The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 March 1983 — Page 3

Obituaries

Christian F. Koher, Syracuse businessman, dies in Mexico

Christian F. Koher, 64, 613 S. Lake Street, Syracuse, passed away Saturday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. in Tijuana, Mexico, after a short illness. He was bom March 26, 1918, in Kosciusko County to Walter and Faye (Teeple) Koher. On April 4, 1947, he was united in marriage to the former Jean Ketering. Koher was a member of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church where he had been choir director for over 30 years, a member of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster as well as a charter member and past president, and a member of Syracuse Masonic Lodge and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Temple. He also served as ambassador for Syracuse to the Scottish Rite. He was on the board of building trades at Wawasee High School, and a veteran of World War 11. He was a graduate of Syracuse High School and attended Vanderbilt College in Tennessee. He had Edward D. Jonas Mambart Naw York Stock Exchange, Inc. -Member Securities Investor Projection Corporation* We offer a wide range of investment products including: • U.S. Government Guaranteed Bonds • Tax-Free Municipal Bonds • IRA and KEOGH retirement plans • Insured Tax-Free Bonds • Common and Preferred Stocks Member New York Stock Exchange, Inc "Member Securities Investor Protection Corp Craig W. Tidball 1301*2 N. Detroit St. Warsaw, IN 267-2914

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owned his own insurance business in Syracuse for many years. Survivors include his wife Jean; one son, J. R. Koher; one daughter, Mrs. Dave (Nancy) Shields; three grandchildren, Jeff Shields, Angie and Jenny Koher; and one brother, Maurice Koher, all of Syracuse. Betty Phelps Former Area Resident Funeral services were held this morning (Wednesday) at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home. Elkhart, for Betty Phelps, 77, 3341 Burr Oak Ave., Elkhart, former Milford resident. She passed away Sunday, March 20, at approximately 1 a.m. after being in ill health one month. She was born in Syracuse on June 28,1905, and was a member of Parents Without Partners. Survivors include one son, Ronald Phelps and one daughter, Jenny Phelps, both of Elkhart; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Adam (Ruth) Mollenhour, Elkhart, and Mrs. Hugh (Marie) Bushong, Syracuse. Rev. Edward Helms, paster of Simpson United Methodist Church, officiated at the service and burial was in Rice cemetery.

Visiting hours will be 7 to 10 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Services will be held Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. at the church with Rev. Phil Frew officiating. Interment will be in Syracuse cemetery. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Memorials may be made to Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster, or the building trades program at Wawasee High School. James Robertson Self-Employml Salesman James V. Robertson, 60, r 2 Leesburg, died Saturday, March 19, in Saint Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn. He had suffered a massive heart attack and had been admitted earlier to Mayo Clinic. He was the son of Leslie and Vincentia (Schreul) Robertson and was bom on July 21, 1922, in Aurora, 111. He married the former Mary Lou McEvilly who survives. Robertson was a self-employed salesman for Leatherman Supply Co., Goshen, a veteran of World II and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, who is a school nurse for the Lakeland Community School Corp., are three daughters, Mrs. Barkley (Janet) Conley, Warsaw, Mrs. Joyce Toney, r 1 Pierceton, and Jeanne Robertson, Syracuse; and three grandchildren. FUneral services were held today (Wednesday) at noon in Saint Anne’s Mission, Channahon, 111., with burial in Saint Mary’s cemetery, Minooka, 111. A funeral home in Joliet, 111., was in charge of arrangements. Scott S. Snyder Civil Engineer Scott S. Snyder, 84, r 2 Syracuse, died Sunday, March 20, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, of complications. He was born May 29, 1898, in Fort Wayne to William and Margarett (Spencer) Snyder. On April 20, 1925, he married the former Gertrude Hillis Drayer in Fort Wayne. She passed away November 25,1981. Snyder was a veteran of World War I, had been a resident of Lake Wawasee-Syracuse area for 50 years, moving from Fort Wayne. He was a civil engineer for the Portland Cement Association, a member of the Presbyterian Church and a member of the Fort Wayne Elks Club. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. John (Margaret) Sparks, Berkeley, Calif.; one son, Dr. Parker Snyder, Peru; six grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Sue Loomis, Fort Wayne. Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements where services were held Tuesday, March 22, with Father David Hyndman officiating. Cremation followed. Mildred L. Poyser Homemaker Mildred L. Poyser, 79, 207 E. Main, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, March 22, at 11:15 p.m. in Goshen Hospital from complications. She was born at Kimmell on November 24, 1903, to Abraham Lincoln and Mary E. (Conrad)

Fry. In 1939 she married Henry Lee Poyser who died in 1977. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary Jeannette) Nickel, Helema, Mont.; one son, Lowell Poyser, Elkhart; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visiting hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, where services will he held 11 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Verdean Owens, First Church of the Nazarene, will officiate and burial will be in the Syracuse cemetery. Memorials may be made to the heart fund. Mary Runyan 0B Manter Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22, in the North Webster United Methodist Church for Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Runyan, 87, r 1 North Webster. She passed away Sunday, March 20, at 6:55 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital of complications from a broken hip.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY, MARCH 14 Dismissals Mrs. Mark Wagoner and infant son. North Webster TUESDAY. MARCH 15 Admission Ramona J. Westerman, North Webster Dismissal Ulah Miller, North Webster WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Dismissal Howard T. Ganshom, Leesburg THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Admissions Mary H. Runyan, North Webster Robert J. Bishop, Leesburg SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Dismissals Ivory Williams, Leesburg Alan S. Montgomery, Leesburg Ramona J. Westerman, North Webster Robert J. Bishop, Leesburg SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Admissions Florence E. Miller, Syracuse Viola Cruz, Milford Goshen TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Dismissals Donna Clark, r 2 box 368 Syracuse Jesse J. Deaton, r 2 box 529-A Syracuse WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Dismissals Mrs. Samuel Coquillard and infant daughter, 72833 CR 29 Syracuse Emily Vance, r 4 box 318 Syracuse THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Admission William Williams, P.O. Box 624 Milford Dismissals James Martin, r 2 box 375 Syracuse Janet Weaver, r 4 box 91 Syracuse Mrs. Lanny Fisher and infant son, P.O. Box 224 North Webster Mrs. Daniel Werstler and infant daughter, P.O. Box 19 Leesburg FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Admission Leila Johnson, P.O. Box 382 Syracuse Dimsissals Sharon Joyce, r 5 box 355 Syracuse Freida Rinker, r 4 Syracuse

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She was bom April 28, 1895, in Wabash. Her parents were James and Amanda (Nichols) Spencer. She married Ralph Runyan on June 28, 1921. He survives. She was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church, a homemaker and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, North Vernon. Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, Richard Runyan, North Webster; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Jordan, Columbia City. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood, pastor of the North Webster United Methodist Church, officiated at the services and burial was in the Washington Union cemetery. A memorial service was held by the Order of the Eastern Star at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, who was in charge of arrangements. George H. Paton Co-Owner Os Patona Bay George H. Paton, Sr., 97,

Mrs. Terry Vanlaningham and infant daughter, r 5 box 464-A Syracuse SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Dismissals Mrs. William Barth and infant son, P.O. Box 191 Milford SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Dismissal Gerald Cramer, r 1 box 14 Syracuse MONDAY, MARCH 21 Dismissal Malinda Johnson, P.O. Box 382 Syracuse ADMITTED Mrs. Dave (Pat) Benning was admitted to the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital with a back ailment on Sunday afternoon. Cards and letters can be sent to her at 2515 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Ind., 46615. Births SMELTZER, Curtis Jonathan Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smeltzer, Country Meadows Trailer Park, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Curtis Jonathan, born March 21. Curtis weighed eight pounds, four ounces, and was 20 inches long. This is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dean of Syracuse, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Smeltzer of Wakarusa. Maternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Wesley Wandel of Plymouth, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Babinsky of North Webster. Mrs. Martha Smeltzer of Wakarusa is the paternal greatgrandmother. BUSHONG, Scott James Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bushong, P.O. Box 41 Churubusco, are the parents of a son, Scott James, bom Monday, March 7, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, at 5:21 a.m. He weighed six pounds, eight ounces and was 20' 2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, Churubusco; and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Bushong, Cromwell, are the paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beitch, Churubusco, are the maternal great-grandparents; and Mrs. Gerald Bushong, Syracuse, and Mrs. Leroy Hontz, Cromwell, are the paternal great-grand-mothers. Scott has one sister, Stefanie, I'z, at home.

Tippecanoe Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 15, at 10:29 am. at the Goshen Hospital. He was born August 27,1885, in Indianapolis, to George and (Dress) Paton. On May 10, 1909, he married the former Helen Alice Comer in Indianapolis. She passed away January 24,1978. Paton was a co-owner of Patona Bay at Tippecanoe Lake, a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church, and a former salesman for Sherwin Williams Paint. He was also a member of Crest Hill Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Kosair Shrine Club, all of Louisville, Ky. Surviving are one son, George R. Paton; two grandsons, George M. Paton IH and Robert W. Paton, all of Tippecanoe Lake; one granddaughter, Marilyn Jean Paton, Indianapolis; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 18, at McHattonSadler Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Dale Mendenhall, pastor of the Leesburg United

VANLANINGHAM, Hilary Marie Mr. and Mrs. Terry (Brenda) Vanlaningham, r 5 box 464-A Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Hilary Marie, bom on Thursday, March 17, at 4:42 a.m. in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, two ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crouch, Alexandria; and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vanlaningham, Milford. Martha Swift, Alexandria, is the maternal great-grandmother; and Ruth Wolferman, Milford, is the paternal great-grandmother. Hilary has one brother, Cameron, 3, at hone. FISHER, Chad Matthew Mr. and Mrs. Lanny (Dawn) Fisher, P.O. Box 224 North Webster, are the parents of a son, Chad Matthew, bom Monday, March 14, at 4:26 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed nine pounds, 5Vz ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are J.D. and Bonita Geiger of North Webster; and paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Mildred Fisher of Sidney. Mary Geiger, Kimmell, and Lura McLallin, Ligonier, are the maternal great-grandmothers. Chad has three sisters at home: Shelley, 13; Tammy, 12; and Stephanie, 11. WERSTLER, Robin Melanie Mr. and Mrs. Rex (Carol) Werstler, P.O. Box 19 Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Robin Melanie, born at 1:08 p.m. on Monday, March 14, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, ounces and was 20*z» inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Bostel, Warsaw; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Werstler, Pierceton, are the paternal grandparents. William Bostel, Sr., of Huntington is the maternal greatgrandfather; and Elva Werstler of Pierceton is the paternal greatgrandmother. Robin has two sisters, April, 18, and Dawn, 13; and one brother, Rodney, 11. BARTH, William Allen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William (Donna) Barth, P.O. Box 191 Milford, are the parents of a son, William Allen, Jr., born at 7:46 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed nine pounds, eight ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arvill Colley, Jr., North Webster; and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William (Bethel) Barth, r 1 Milford. Maternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Arvill Colley, Virginia; and

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Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Leesburg cemetery. Theodore E» Mth, Sr. Former Milford Ros Mont Theodore E. Smith, Sr., 72,1327 Grant St., Elkhart, passed away Sunday, March 30, at 11:35 a.m. in Elkhart Hospital. He had been a patient six weeks. He was bom in Chicago, 111., on October 15, 1910, the son of Carlton W. and Elizabeth (Reese) Smith. He was raised in Milford and graduated in 1930 from Milford High School. On February 5, 1937 he married the former Catherine G. Lgttman in Valparaiso. She survives. Smith had worked for C. B. Conn, Elkhart, and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. prior to to retiring as a railroad clerk from the New York Central Railroad after 37 years. He was a

the paternal great-grandmother is Bertha Wolf of Milford. Cards of thanks I would like to thank all the wonderful people that donated so generously and worked so hard to help me make the spaghetti supper the success that it was. Thank Yau Jenna Card OfThanks I would like to thank my friends for their cards, plants and balloons during my stay in the hospital. Terry Ryman DRUG QUIZ by Curt Scarborough, Ph.D. Used by permission; all rights reserved by DATE, St. Louis, Mo. QUESTION - Which of these factors appear to help protect against coronary heart disease? a) Weight loss and exercise b) Smoking cessation c) Moderate drinking d) All of the above ANSWER - A recent study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has shown that weight loss, more exercise, smoking cessation, and moderate drinking (one or two drinks a day) are linked to an increased level of high density lipoproteins which may clear away cholesterol deposits from walls in the coronary arteries, thus lowering the risk of a heart attack. However, NHLBI Director Robert I. Levy, M.D.. cautioned against increasing alcohol consumption since, he said, alcohol created other health risks. He noted that even moderate drinking has been linked to higher blood pressure, and pointed out that higher alcohol intake has been associated with a variety of health hazards and an increase in the death rate. Correct answer - d.

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member of the Brotherhood Railway Clerks, and was active in the Democratic party in Elkhart where he had served as precinct committeeman. He was a carrier for ‘the paper’ in Elkhart County. Surviving in addition to his wife * include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Cathryn) Briley, Carmel, and Mrs. Earl (Suzanne) Snelling, Cassopolis, Mich.; one son, Theodore E. Smith, Jr., White Pigeon, Mich.; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and two brothers, Carlton Smith, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Walter Smith, Evansville. Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 11 a.m. at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, with Rev. Daniel Stone, associate pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Rice cemetery, Elkhart. Memorials may be made to the Elkhart County Humane Society.

Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service has responded to the following calls recently : On March 17, at 11:24 am., the EMS was called to the Mildred Poyser home, 207 East Main, Syracuse. Mrs. Poyser, 79, was ill at her home. The EMS transported her to Dr. Clark’s office and then to Goshen Hospital. On March 21, at 1:02 p.m., the EMS was called to the home of George Nordman, 67, r 2, Koher Road, Syracuse. After transporting the patient to Dr. Clark’s office the EMS then transported him to Goshen Hospital. At 3:10 p.m., on March 21, the EMS was called to r 2 box 186, Syracuse, behind the Guide restaurant, to assist Leila White, 83. She was ill and the EMS transported her to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment and then returned her to her home. Advertixmcm Afraid You’re Going Deaf? Chicago, III.—A free offer of special interest to those who hear but do not understand words has been announced by Beltone. A non-operating model of one of the smallest Beltone aids of its kind will be given absolutely free to anyone requesting it. Send for this model, put it on and wear it in the privacy of your own home. While many people with a hearing loss will not receive any significant benefit from any hearing aid, this free model will show you how tiny hearing help can be. It is not a real hearing aid, and it’s yours to keep, free. The actual aid weighs less than a fourth of an ounce, and it’s all at ear levtl, in one unit. These models are free, so we suggest you write for yours now. Again, we repeat, there is no cost, and certainly no obligation. Thousands have already been mailed, so write today to Department B-329, Beltone Electronics Corp., 4201 West Victoria Street. Chicago. Illinois 60646.

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