The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 July 1984 — Page 3

Obituaries

Maynard Miller Western Rubber Co. Retiree Maynard H. Miller, 77, Goshen, died at Goshen Hospital at 10:30 p.m. Monday, July 2. He had been a patient there since June 17. Born in LaGrange County Feb. 28, 1907, he was the son of Harry and Sarah (Lambright) Miller. He married Mary Alice Kitson in November 1931. She died Dec. 7, 1983. He was a retiree of Western Rubber Co., having worked there 45 years. He had belonged to the Gospel Echoes Temple. Surviving are a son, Maurice (“Maury”) Miller, Goshen; four granchildren; a greatgranddaughter; two sisters, Elizabeth Bontrager and Mrs. Neal (Fannie) Hostetler, both of Goshen; and a brother, Ora Miller, North Webster. Private services were held Thursday at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with interment in the Violett Cemetery. Stanley Lung Retired Fanner Stanley E. Lung, 84, r 2 Syracuse, died at his home at 1: 30 p.m. Tuesday, July 3. A retired farmer and lifetime area resident, he was born Sept. 24, 1899, in Elkhart county. He married Erma Dull in 1920. She preceded him in death in 1967. Surviving him are: a son. Dr. Herman Lung, Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Rice, Syracuse; five grandchildren; four great-granchildren; and a brother, Wilbur, Cromwell. Services were held Friday in the Orr Funeral Home, with in- / terment in the Oak Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity*nf the donor’s choice. Ellen Newcomer Sunday School Secretary Mrs. Maurice (Ellen) Newcomer, 76, Nappanee, died in Elkhart General Hospital at 4:05 a m. Wednesday. July 4. Born July 29, 1907. she was a daughter of Isaac and Iva .(Smith) Krull. She was married to Maurice Newcomer June 19, 1926, in Nappanee A member of the Union Center Church of the Brethren, she was for many years the secretary of the Golden Rule Sunday School Class. Surviving are: her husband, three daughters. Mrs. Junior G. (Janet) SchlemmerT Bremen, Mrs. Richard (Joan) White, Plymouth, and Mrs. Jeffery (Carol) Hope. Nappanee; two sons, Eugene and Max, both of Nappanee; 14 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 14 great-

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grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Irene Pippenger, Nappanee; and two brothers, Ralph Krull, Milford, and Isaac Krull Jr., Nappanee. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Union Center Church of the Brethren. Interment was in the Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Golden Rule Sunday School Class. Jean Melvin Rural Leasburg Resident Jean L. Melvin, 65, r 1 Leesburg, was dead at the scene of the accident in which her husband, Myron, 67, and two grandchildren, Ben Melvin, 8, and Amanda Melvin, 13, were injured. The accident occured when the Melvin vehicle stopped at an intersection and continued through, being struck broadside

Hospital notes

KCH SUNDAY, JULY 1 Admissions Julia Plew, North Webster MONDAY. JULY 2 Admissuions Wanda S. Gall, Milford Teri Newcomer, Syracuse Melinda Jordan, Milford Dismissals Merrill Peterson, Milford TUESDAY, JULY 3 Dismissals Donald Barnhart, Leesburg Latdavan Malychanhsy, Milford Wanda S. Gall, Milford WEDNESDAY. JULY 4 Admissions Ullah Miller, North Webster Russell Sponseller, Leesburg FRIDAY, JULY 6 Dismissals Myrtle Foltz, North Webster Melinda. Jordan, Milford Russell Sponseller, Leesburg SATURDAY, JULY 7 Dismissals Julia Plew, North Webster SUNDAY, JULY 8 Admissions Donna Plummer, Leesburg Dismissals Teri Newcomer, Syracuse

by a tri-axle dump truck. Regarding the accident which occured at the intersection of SR 114 and 15, state police say the truck was southbound on SR 15 at approximately 40 mph, when it struck the car. The auto was westbound op SR 114. Mrs. Melvin died from massive head and chest injuries. Kenneth Fisher Rotirod Mochanic Kenneth Fisher, 78, a former Warsaw resident, died at his son’s home in Speedway on June 30. Services were held July 4 in Indianapolis. He was once employed as a mechanic at Tyner Auto Sales, Warsaw, and was a retired employee of Allison Motors, Indianapolis. Surviving him are: his wife, Lola; three sons; two daughters; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Karl (Lucille) Stookey, Leesburg, Mrs. Paul Fawley,

Goshen MONDAY, JULY 2 Admissions Matthew Miller, r 2 box 170-A, Milford Theodore WanCuren, r 2 box 200, North Webster TUESDAY, JULY 3 Admissions Donald E. Ringler, r 1, Leesburg Blanch Ludlow, r 1 box 107-A, Syracuse Brenda L. Weisler, r 3 box 231-D, Syracuse Dismissals Scott A. Hughes, P.O. Box 597, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Admissions Eugene Moser, 11880 C.R. 52, Syracuse THURSDAY, JULY 5 Admissions Amber Esenwein, r 1 box 592-25, Leesburg Dismissals Eugene V. Moser, 11880 C.R. 52, Syracuse Mrs. Joseph Orr and infant daughter, Jasmine Maura, P.O. Box 386, Leesburg Theodore Vancuren r 2 box 200, North Webster FRIDAY, JULY 6 Dismissals Mrs Gregory Haviland and infant daughter, Melissa Kay, 72987 C.R. 29, Syracuse

Warsaw, and Mrs. Esther Cutler, Naples, Fla. Mary Churchill t Travel-Study Club HUCNNboi* Mrs . Russell ( Mary Willamette) Churchill, 79, North Webster, died in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 3 a.m. Wednesday, July 4. Born March 25,1905, she married Russell Churchill July 21, 1921. They moved to the area in 1969 from Beech Grove, Ind. She had been a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church and the Victory United Methodist Church, and was past president of Irvington TravelStudy Club, International TravelStudy Club and the WSCS. Surviving are: her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Leah Kaufman, Carmel; two sons, Jack, Washington, D.C., and Winstone, Indianapolis; five grandchildren; and four greatgranchildren.

Brenda L. Weisler, r 3 box 231-D, Syracuse SATURDAY, JULY 7 Admissions Floyd Gingerich, 324 Dolan, Syracuse Dismissals Heather Jo Weisler, r 3 box 231-D, Syracuse Howard W. Herron, r 1 box 254, Leesburg Amber E. Esenwein, r 1 box 592-25, Leesburg SUNDAY, JULY 8 Admissions Linda Graff, 431 N. Huntington, Syracuse R.C. Tytler, Syracuse MONDAY, JULY 9 Admissions Hinke M. Butt, r 3 box 466, Syracuse Dismissals Martha M. Hapner, 718 E. Chicago, Syracuse KOSCHNICK RELEASED Richard Koschnick of Milford was released Saturday released from the Goshen Hospital and is currently staying at the R. T. Koschnick summer home on Lake Wawasee. He suffered burns to the legs in a fire and is continuing daily outpatient treatments at the hospital. HOWARD BEER STILL SERIOUS Howard Beer, r 2 box 9, Milford, who underwent open heart surgery last Wednesday, is still in serious condition. On Monday evening, July 9, his condition was listed as critical. He is stable again now. Mr. Beer is in the South Bend Memorial Hospital. BJELLA HOME Dallas Bjella, Milford, has returned home following a eight-week stay in the Goshen Hospital. He is reported as doing well, however cannot leave his home at this time. Bjella was burned in a welding mishap while at work. Births WEISLER. Heather Jo Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Brenda) Weisler, r 3 box 231-D, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Heather Jo, bom Wednesday, July 4, in the Goshen Hospital. HAVILAND, Melissa Kay Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Haviland, Syracuse, are the parents 'of a daughter, bom Thursday, July 5, in the Goshen Hospital, at 10:24 a m. She weighed eight pounds, 64 ounces and measured 194 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Willodean and Gordon Bates, 200 W. Lincoln St., Millersburg and paternal grandparents are Larry and Sandy Haviland, 72967 C.R. 29, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparent is Ralph Bates, Millersburg and paternal great-grandparent is William Hess, 125 W. North St., Syracuse. ORR. Jasmine-Renee Maura Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Tammy) Orr. P.O. Box 386, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Jasmine-Renee, bom Thursday, July 5, in the Goshen Hospital, at 6:29 a.m. She weighed eight pounds and measured 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Marge Ball, 2517 E. Jackson, Elkhart and paternal grandparents are Joe and Mary . Orr, r 2, Warsaw. NEWMAN, Rachel Brianne Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Newman, r 1, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Rachel Brianne, born Sunday, June 24, in the St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, at 10:45 p.m. She

Services were held Friday at the Harris Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorials may be directed to the North Webster United Methodist Church. Fannie Hinderer Syracuse Resident Fannie Hinderer, 84, died at her home Friday, July 6. Surviving are one daughter, four sons and 10 grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, July 10, at the Calvary United Methodist Church. Joseph Sahloff Syracuse Resident Arrangements are incomplete at this time for Joseph H. Sahloff, 61, r 5 Box 376 Syracuse, at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. He died at 10:06 p.m. Monday, July -9, in Kosciusko Community Hospital.

weighed nine pounds, five ounces and measured 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Grisamer, Syracuse, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. Leon Newman, Milford. Maternal great-grandparent is Mrs. Josephine Bogol, North Liberty and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arther W. Newman, Middlebury. Rachel has one sister Sarah, age three. GRAFF daughter Mr. and Mrs. Phillip (Linda) Graff, 431 N Huntington St., Syaracuse, are the parents of a daughter born Monday, July 9. in the Goshen Hospital. In Memoriam

IN MEMORIAM God hath not promised Skies always blue, flower-strewn pathways All our lives through; God hath not promised Sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, Peace without pain. But God hath promised Strength for the day, Rest for the labor, Light for the way. Grace for the trails, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy Undying love. . . In Loving Memory Os Floyd M. Rensberger July 10,1969 Sadly Missed By All Who Loved Him

Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS I want to thank everyone for cards, flowers, gifts and prayers extended for me while in the hospital and at home. They were deeply appreciated. Bud Dippon CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my family, friends, co-workers, for their prayers, cards, flowers and visits during my eight weeks in the hospital. A special thanks to the Syracuse EMT for the care I received the night of my accident. Dallas Bjella CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the community patrons and the weekend guests around Lake Papakeechie and Wawasee area, who helped make our bake, craft, flea market and consignment sale a wonderful success. Lake Papakeechie Board of Directors Syracuse EMS Syracuse Emergency Medical Service was called to the home of Miriam Cable, 67,30 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, at 8:59 a.m. Saturday, July 7, after she fell. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. Richard A. Taylor, 42, rsbox9B Syracuse, came to the Are station at 4:15 p.m. Saturday after being hit by a baseball. He was advised he needed to see a doctor and

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RIDING AGAINST DIABETES — Eric and Maureen Mould, with daughter Cara, are presently riding across the United States in a fund raising project against diabetes. The family started the 2,700 mile journey from South Bend a month ago, with their final destination set for Seattle, Wash., later this month. Mrs. Mould, who has had diabetes since age six. and has lost much of her eye sight, is joined by her husband and five-year old-Cara. A former school teacher, Mrs. Mould is now employed by World Book, Inc. Along with the bike built-for-three, the Moulds wil| also have a motorhome alongside throughout the journey. It will be used for a group of lectures the couple plans on giving throughout their trip. Mrs. Mould said that the money raised will go for diabetes education social services and research. They expect to ride between 50-70 miles per day. Pictured above, the Moulds receive the keys to the motorhome prior to their departure.. Vice president’s Lane Vanduivenbooden and Richard Cripe of Turtle Top, suppliers of the van. present the keys.

friends advised they would transport him to Goshen Hospital. Warren W. Schueler, 62, 4501 North Washington Road, Fort Wayne, was involved in an accident at 6:58 p.m. Saturday, near South Shore Golf Course. He received a bump to the head and advised he would go to Kosciusko Community Hospital for a check up. Also injured was his wife, Louise Schueler, 62. Schueler advised he would take her to the hospital for treatment also. Carissa McCullough, four, r 3 box 483 Syracuse, was brought on station at 4:31 p.m. Sunday, July 8, after being injured while playing on a swing set. Her mother advised she would take her to the hospital for treatment. The ambulance transported Roy Miller, 62, r 4 box 52 Syracuse, to Goshen Hospital, Monday morning, July 9. The ambulance was called at 12:03 a.m., after he became ill. Chris Ringler, nine, r 3 box 604 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital following a car/pedestrian mishap at 4:55 p.m. Monday, July 9, one-fourth mile south of Wawasee High School on the Syra-Web Road. Ringler suffered abrasions on the side of his right shoulder and contusion on the right collar bone. Frances McDonald, 78, r 3 Box 55 Syracuse, was transported to Goshen Hospital after becoming ill. The ambulance was called at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 10. David W. Haifley, 83, 71570 CR 35 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after he became ill. The EMS was called at 7:42 a.m. on Tuesday. Car explodes but no injuries reported Milford firemen responded to a call at 4:55 p.m. on July 7 when a 1971 Oldsmobile, owned by Sharon Joyce, Syracuse, caught fire on 1100 N, southeast of Milford. Shiela Grevenstuck, the daughter of the owner, was driving the car at the time. It had been leaking gasoline before it ignited. The 10 men and three pieces of equipment that responded to the fire were unable to prevent the total loss of the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. On thrill rides Since 1981, an average of nearly 10,000 people a year have been injured on amusement park rides, almost a 50 percent increase from 1960, the year before federal authority in the area was cut back. 43 dump sites The EPA has failed to include 43 “sufficiently dangerous” toxic waste dumps in 11 states on a priority cleanup list, a laborenvironmental coalition said recently.

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MINOR ACCIDENT — A car driven by Robin Haab, Syracuse, struck the bicycle of seven-year-old Lance Valthis of Milford. Friday, July 6. The accident happened on First Street in Milford. „ According to Milford police reports, the young Valthis was riding his bike northbound on First Street when he failed to stop at the intersection of West and First. Miss Haab made an attempt to miss the youth, but struck the bike from the side. Valthis, who received lacerations to his head and arms, was treated by the Milford EMS crew at the scene and was later transported to Goshen General Hospital. Miss Haab’s was unhurt in the accident, but her car received >IOO in damages. The Huffy Bicycle is shown in the photo with Miss Haab’s vehicle in the background. (Photo by Mark Weinstein) ‘ Firemen respond to 2 fires

Syracuse Fire Department was called to a possible house fire and a car fire in separate instances on Tuesday, July 10. Carol Koble, Medusa St., Syracuse, contacted the fire department at 12:06 p.m. when an electrical short occurred in her home. Fire officials found a fan switch that had overheated but no further fire was located. Mrs. Koble stated she would contact the building contractor for further checks on the circuits. Damage was estimated at SIOO. At 4:49 p.m. the fire department was called to First Federal Savings and Loan, Wawasee

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Village, when a car' caught fire. < The car, owned by Terry Horan, sustained $2,000 damage from a short in the wiring. Challenging If life is worth what it’s costing now, then it was certainly a bargain 30 years ago. — Time, Marshalltown. Words of wisdom • Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, virtue is not doing it. — Tribune, Chicago.

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