The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 February 1983 — Page 3

Obituaries

VeriondW. Bockman Owner Off North Webster Verland W. Bockman, 60, North Webster, died Saturday, Feb. 12, at 12:58 a.m., at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was bom July 27, 1922, to Howard and Irmah (Ritchison) Bockman and was a lifetime resident of the North Webster area. On August 30, 1947, he married Jeanette Beezley. He was owneroperator of Bockman Nursery and Greenhouse, south west of North Webster for many years. He was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church and was North Webster fire chief for 27 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 253. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, North Webster; one sister, Martha Bockman, North Webster; two brothers, Ray, Warsaw, and John of North Webster One infant son, Robert Allen, and his parents preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m., at North Webster United Methodist Church with Rev. 0. Rex Lindemood and Rev. Chester Reed officiating. Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at North Webster cemetery with military graveside rites. Olive A. Bitzer Resident off Oakwood Park Olive A. Bitzer, 86, Oakwood Park, Syracuse, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m., at Madison, Wis., of complications of a three month illness. She was bom September 14, 1896, in Grant County to Frank and Lucy < Morrison) Fields. She had been a resident of Oakwood Park for many years. On April 12, 1917, she married Rev. Clarence R. Bitzer. He ’ preceded her in death on October 25,1968. She was a homemaker and was active at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Survivors include one daughter, 'Helen Sheets of Indianapolis; three sons, Clarence W. Bitzer, Merritt Island. Fla., Lloyd Bitzer, Madison. Wis.,. James Mark Bitzer, San Francisco, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Nellie Clupper, Dowagic, Mich., Frances Rielley, Portland, Maine,. Mary Guilky, Tipton, and Ruth Bowers, ' Paulding. Ohio. Services were held Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m., at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, with Rev. David Maish and Rev. Harold Hazenfield officiating. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. at Riverside cemetery in Andrews. Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of the arrangements. 1125*“ Principal Guaranteed Interest Guaranteed The Notional Investors Life Insurance Company, Little Rocker, AR. Single premium tax deferred annuity currently offering 12.25 per cent for first year. ■TWH Edward *4 O. Jone* Member New York Stock Exchange. Inc. Member Securities Investor Protection Corp." Craig W. TidbaJl 1301* N. Detroit St. Warsaw. IN 267-2914 (Rep s Name) (Address) (Phone #)

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Celia Kuhn Celia S. Kuhn, 92, Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, grandmother of Dan Kuhn, Syracuse, died at 7 a.m. today (Wednesday). She was born in Syracuse on February 14, 1891, to Adam Homer and Hattie (Miles) Smith. On August 14, 1917, she married Dr. Benjamin F. Kuhn, who died in 1950. Mrs. Kuhn had lived in Elkhart for many years and was a retired school teacher and registered nurse. Additional survivors include one granddaughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jacqueline) Wonso, Hobart; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Everett Smith, Louisville, Ky. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S Syracuse, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18. Rev. 0. Rex Lindemood, pastor of North Webster United Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in North Webster cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Franklin Kuhn Scholarship Fund at Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Mich. Hosea Deisch Attended Milford High School Hosea L. Deisch, 79, 523 N. Main St., Goshen, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in the Angel Short residence at 1609 S. 10th St., Goshen, where he was a. patient 2*2 years. He had been in failing health for six years. Deisch was bom on September 10, 1903, to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Deisch, in Milford, arid attended Milford High School. On August 1, 1926, he married Irene L. Myers. She died on November 2,1982. Deisch was a former employee of the City of Goshen starting as a truck driver out of the old city plant in December 1937. Later he was an electrical worker and transferred to Northern Indiana Public Service Company when the city plant was purchased in 1961, beginning as a service meterman. He retired from NIPSCoon April 1,1968. He was well known in sports circles, playing golf at Wawasee Golf Course and Maplecrest Country Club. He was also a bowler and one time held the record in Goshen for the highest single game by rolling in league competition a 299. Survivors include one son. Richard L., Goshen; three grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 14, in the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Rev. Norman S. Patton, pastor of the Church of God. officiated and burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church of God, Goshen. Thelma Lippincott MM..J *— IvIHTOrU W vialwil j Chore-Tima Employee Thelma Lippincott, 68, 307 North Henry, Milford, died at 12:35 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at Saint Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She had been in failing health for several months. She was born November 13, 1914. Her parents were Raymond and Anna Aretta (Robinson) Ketring, who are both deceased. She was raised in the MilfordSyracuse area. On October 25, 1935, she married Devon Lippincott in Warsaw. He survives. Mrs. Lippincott was employed with Chore-Time Equipment Company in Milford. Survivors with her husband include: four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Janet) Groves and Mrs. Barbara Bray, both of Milford, Mrs. Frank (Jerry) Rink, r 5 Syracuse, and Mrs. Dave (Alicia Jo) Eckleberger, Leesburg; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Mrs Viollett Cripe, Goshen, Miss Hazel Ketring, Warsaw, Mrs. Laura Bird, Milford, and Mrs. Marten (Betty Rose) Main, Bremen. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1 p.m., at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, with Rev. Paul Tinkel officiating. Burial followed at New Salem cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Milford Emergency Medical Service.

jonn xicnaras John Paul Richards, 77, r 5 Syracuse, was found dead in his home at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. He apparently died from a heart attack at 1 a.m. He was born on April 26,1905, to Elijah and Addie (Murphy) Richards in Illinois. He spent a major part of his life in the Syracuse-Cromwell area and retired from a lumber company in Michigan. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Pauline) Strieby, Syracuse, and Sharon Giddens, Missouri; a stepson, Bud Richards, Goshen; 11 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mae Cramer, Columbia City; and two brothers, Leonard, Florida, and Wayne, Michigan. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Oak Grove cemetery, North Webster. Rev. David Haifley officiated. Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Hester Foreman Lifetime County Resident Hester E. Foreman, 84. r 9 Warsaw, mother of Mrs. Leo (Lucille) Ulrey, North Webster, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was bom on February 17, 1898. to Stephen and Mary Eva (Lipp) Slaymaker in Monroe Township. Kosciusko County. She married Elmer Foreman on December 21, 1916, in Warsaw. He survives. Foreman was a homemaker and lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Additional survivors include one son. Herschel Foreman, Warsaw. three additional daughters, Mrs. Norma Bodkin, Warsaw, Mrs. Marion (Pearl) Halsey, Cromwell and Mrs. Charles (Vivian) Murphy, Pierceton; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 1A at 2 p.m., in the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Rev. Tony Hardcastle will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home. Herman Miller Retired Farmer Herman Carcel Miller, 78, r 1 Milford, died at approximately 7 am. Saturday, Feb. 12, in his home. He had been failing in health for over three years. He was born on November t, 1904, in Jefferson Township, Kosicusko County, to Perry and Nancy (Nickler) Miller. On September A 1923. he married Ruth G. Wise in Benton Harbor, Mich. Miller lived in the MilfordNappanee area all his life and was a retired farmer and Bendix Corporation, South Bend, employee. He was a member of the First Brethren Church, Milford and a long time Waubee Grange 2365 and State Grange member,, where he held several offices. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. James (Joyce) Wolf, r 4 Warsaw; two sons, Marvin C. and Norman R„ Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren ; one brother,. Marshall ( “Shorty”) Miller, r 1 Milford. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, in the Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Rev. Paul Tinkle officiated and burial was in Milford cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Brethren Church of the Cancer Society. Koren Yoder Warsaw Woman Karen Kay Yoder, 33, r 3 Warsaw, sister of Vicki Wallen, Milford, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She had been failing in health for 14 years. She was born on September 24. 1949, to Charles and Barbara (Davis) Nine and was a lifetime resident of the area. On May 9, 197A she married Truman Yoder. Mrs. Yoder was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary Additional survivors include her mother; two daughters, Kelley Lynn LaVine, Winona Lake, and Kimberly Lea LaVine, Post Falls. Idaho; one son, Scott T. Yoder, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis, Bourbon, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Crise. Jeannette, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. George Yoder, Sarasota, Fla. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in the Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Rev. John Moore officiated and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to the “Karen Yoder Medical Fund. ” (

Mark Smith WwWWwlVeMraa Mark A. (“Peck”) Smith. 86, 69422 CR 33 Goshen, north of Syracuse, died at 11:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in Goshen Hospital. He had been ill for five years. He was born on October 18, 1896, in Winnebago, Minn. On February 4, 1924, he married Gladys Losee. She died on Septembers, 1962. He was a veteran of World War I and was employed by Wheelabrator Corp.. Mishawaka, for 12 years, retiring in 1962. Survivors include one son, Gordon V. Smith, Goshen; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Kermit (Irene) Chaffee, Winnebago, Minn.; and two brothers. Dr. Paul Smith, Chandler, Okla., and Clarence B. Smith, Winnebago. A daughter, Wava Smith, died in 1953. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home. Goshen. Rev Robert P. Bischof of the First Brethren Church, New Paris, officiated. Burial was in the New Paris cemetery.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY. FEB. 7 Dismissals Bemedean I. Kelly, Syracuse Waneta K. Bishop, Leesburg TUESDAY, FEB. 8 Dismissals Clarence L. Blue, Sr., Leesburg Gary R. Dilley, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 Admissions Michael J. Hanson, Leesburg PaulC. Ogan, Leesburg THURSDAY. FEB. 10 Dismissal Pamela J. Needier, North Webster SATURDAY, FEB. 12 Dismissal Paul C. Ogan. Leesburg SUNDAY, FEB. 13 Admissions Fae E. Hollar, Leesburg Monty J. Sechrist, Leesburg Deana J. Ryan, Milford Goshen TUESDAY, FEB. 8 Admissions James McCracken, P.O. Box 501 Milford Partha E. Miller. 209 North Shaffer Street. Milford Margaret Darr, r 2 box 550 Syracuse Dismissals Gladys Mauzy, r 4 Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse Zoa Metcalf, r 1 box 259 Leesburg WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9 Admissions Jeffrey Krueger, 618 South Huntington Street, Syracuse Roger S. Smith, Jr., P.O. Box 432 Syracuse Brian A. Wuthrich, r 1 box 106 Milford Jennifer Breezley, r I box 454 North Webster Dismissals Robby Coy, 118 Allen Street, Syracuse Hazel Graff, 219 Brooklyn Street, Syracuse Roland Hernandez, P.O. Box 223 Milford THURSDAY, FEB. 1» Dismissal James McCracken. P.O. Box 501 Milford FRIDAY, FEB. 11 Jeffrey Krueger, 618 South Huntington Street, Syracuse Brian Wuthrich, r I box 106 Milford Jennifer Beezley, r 1 box 454 North Webster SATURDAY. FEB. 12 Admission Irene Dierks, r 2 Milford Dismissals Kitty L. Berkey, 17709 US 6 Syracuse Roger S. Smith, Jr., P.O. Box 432 Syracuse

THANKS TO AIX! Jffe would like io extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who remembered us with many cards and thoughtful prayers the past two months. They were all appreciated. A special thanks io Dr. Jack C.lark for his cure and to all those who donated blood for Chris at Wawasee High School recently. You are all great! JEAN AND CHRIS KOHER

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VALENTINE COURT— Last Saturday, residents of the Lakeland Loving Care Center elected a Valentine's king and queen to reign for one year representing the center in special events. This year’s elected court from the left are: Jeannette Smith, second runner up; Severa (“Dolly”) Ritter, first runner sp; Stephanie Bess who presented the crown to the queen; Dorothy McKibbin. queen; Harold McKibbin, king: Joshua Bess, who presented the crown to the king; Devon (“Slim”) Miller, first runner up: and Reece Brewer, second runner up. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

SUNDAY, FEB. 13 Admissions Richard Kehr, r 5 Syracuse Barbara Hammon, r 2 box 74-2 Leesburg Dismissal Mary Jane Neff, 801 South Front Street. Syracuse MONDAY, FEB. 14 Admissions Karen Boddinger, r 2 box 380 Syracuse Tammy K. Gerber, r 3 box 489ASyracuse Susan K. Hapner, r 3 box 558 Syracuse Dismissal Robert Hersha, 307 East Fourth Street, Milford REV. SUMNER HAS HEART ATTACK Rev. Richard Sumner, a retired United Methodist Church minister and a former Milford resident, suffered a heart attack on February 3 and is in the Knollwood Park Hospital, Mobile, Ala. He is reported to be improving but was still in the cardiac intensive unit on Sunday. Cards may be addressed to Rev Sumner in-care-of Rev. Allen Kraft, 90 Carlile Drive, Mobile. Ala. 36619. Mrs. Sumner is staying with the Krafts. AT HOME Chris Koher, Syracuse, returned home from the west coast late last week and is continuing to recuperate at home. Syracuse EMS On February 12, at 9:32 p.m., the EMS was called to the home of Lucy Miles, 88, r 4 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, where she had been injured in a fall. Dr. Clark was at the scene and gave information to the EMTs. The EMS transported her to Goshen Hospital. On February 15, at 9:33 p.m., the Syracuse EMS was called to the home of Richard Brandon, 55, 601 Medusa Street, Syracuse. He was ill and the EMS transported him to Goshen Hospital. Milford EMS The Milford Emergency Medical Service responded to two callsrecently. On Sunday. Feb. 13; a male, 57, suffering from lacerations and upper body abraisons was taken to Goshen Hospital. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, a female, 34, suffering from possible kidney stones was transported to Goshen Hospital. Births HOSTETLER, Ryan Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Brent (Karen) Hostetler, 2000 West Wilden, Goshen, are the parents of a son,

Ryan Joseph, born Wednesday. Feb. 9, at 2:37 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. Ryan weighed nine pounds. 14 1 2 ounces and was inches long. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Carol Daugherty of Elkhart; and paternal grandparents are Jim and Joy Hostetler. Milford. Harry and Olive Mayou, Bristol, are the maternal greatgrandparents. Helene Faulkner. Milford, is the paternal greatgrandmother and Nellie Faulkner Sauer, Bourbon, is the paternal great-great-grandmot-her. BOYER. Amanda Rochelle Mr. and Mrs. Clifford (Sue Moneyheffer) Boyer 111 became parents of their first child, Amanda Rochelle, on Friday, Feb. 11, at Elkhart General No injuries in collision Douglas R. Adams. 23,112 High St., Syracuse, escaped injury in a near head-on collision on US 6, east of CR IL two miles east of Nappanee at 6:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11. Adams was westbound and passed three vehicles but was unable to return to his lane before ins 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass collided with an oncoming 1977 Ford Econoline van driven by David A. O’Conner, 21, r 3 Bremen. O’Conner swerved to his right in an attempt to avoid the accident. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Sgt. Walter E. Miller investigated. Crash blamed on fog Heavy fog contributed to a twocar accident south of New Paris at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29at 5:30 am. Tuesday, Feb. 15. Norris D. Wise. 66, 401 E. Chicago St., Syracuse, was northbound on CR 29 and stopped partially in the traveled portion of US 6 due to the heavy fog. He attempted to back up but his 1979 Chevrolet Impala was struck by an eastbound 1974 Chevrolet Capric driven by Michael L. Harris, 28. 70600 CR 23 New Paris. Harris swerved to avoid the auto but could not according to Elkhart County Sheriff’s Ptl. Richard Method. Damage to both autos was set at more than $1,200.

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Hospital. Amanda weighed six pounds. 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer, Milford; and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Boyer, Syracuse. Great-grandmothers are Edna (Boyer) Lockwood, Goshen, and Mrs. Lavern (Baker) Pennell of Florida. HOLIK. Nicole Marie Mr. and Mrs. David A. (Connie Geiger) Holik, 309 West Roberts Road, Indianapolis, are the parents of a daughter, Nicole

Girl Scout cookie delivery

The Ihdiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council’s cookie order to Burry-Lu this year was for 198,264 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. These were delivered to Days Moving and Storage Company, who will be transferring them to local delivery stations around the council from February 15-18. Troop sales personnel will then sort and distribute them to members of the troops. Between February 19 and 28 the Girl Scouts will make delivery to customers. They are instructed not to leave cookies without receiving payment. This year’s sale is over last year’s 189,360 boxes but below the council’s record high in 1981 of over 209.000 boxes. The order this year was for 5,459 cases (12 boxes to the case) of Mints; 3,183 of Savannahs; Kookaburras, 2,052

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When a child sees open mourning on the port grownups, it- becomes a role model. The child then will understand that it- is acceptable for emotions to be out in the open. For an older person to adopt the "stiff upper lip" attitude is a denial which drives suffering inward. The suffering could later emerge in on undesirable reaction. The child may well be confused by. and suffer at the hands of. this confused emotion. Jumpiness and irritability become un-needed factors. Most of us have found it difficult as- adults to deal with such situations. How to help children react is oftentimes an even more perplexing problem which arises under the extremist of circumstances. For guidance, help and answers to this and many other questions, please feel free to call HARRIS FUNERAL HOME. SR T 3 and CR 10Q0N. We are here to serve you with service, understanding, caring and answers. Tel. 457 3T44. Available 24 hours. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK An open honest demonstration of grief is the best example of love.

Marie, born January 23 at 11:40 p.m. in/Saint Francis Hospital Center, Beech Grove. Nicole weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20* inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Gail V. Geiger, Greenwood, former Milford residents. Mr and Mrs. Warren Johnson. Elkhart, and Mr and Mrs. Leon Holik. Niles. Mich., are the paternal grandparents. Muriel Holik. Cass City, Mich.; and Mr and Mrs. Charles Hunsberger. Oneco. Fla., are the paternal great-grandparents. Nicole has one brother. Douglas Ryan. 2' at home.

and 1,800 of Hoedowns, these two were new varieties last year; 1,738 Scot-teas; 1,358 of Chocolate and Vanilla Cremes; and lastly, 932 cases of Dutch ’ N Such. If you were missed during this year’s order taking, there will be booths set up by some troops who will have boxes to sell to help them reach their goals for trips and other troop programs. Watch for these between February 18 and March 5, at malls, super markets, banks and other places of business. The communities continuing support of the annual Girl Scout cookie sale helps provide funds for girls to camp, take trips, do service projects. You are helping Girl Scouts to Give and Grow! The Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council is a United Way Agency.

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