The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 November 1985 — Page 3

Obituaries

Luella A. Geiger Mother Os Area Resident Luella A. Geiger, 83, Fort Wayne, mother of Janice Heminger, North Webster, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Woodview Healthcare. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, she was married to Paul Geiger. He preceded her in death in 1975. Surviving are two additional daughters, Sylvia Dean and Marilyn A. Wilson, both of Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Burial was in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Klaehn’s South Anthony Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Beryl V. Hibner Active In Republican Party Beryl V. Hibner, 79, 1316 Sunnymede Ave., South Bend, mother of Mrs. Howard (Mary Lou) Dixon, Syracuse, was found dead in her home Wednesday, \ Oct. 30, of natural causes. A She was born in Jennings County on June 14,1906. On October 18, 1924, she married Andrew Hibner. He preceded her in death in 1983. She and her husband had lived in South Bend since 1927 where she was employed at the South BencTWater Works, fire department, and Stanz Cheese Co. She was alsoactive in the South Bend Republican party, a member of 1 the Lady Elks, America Turner’s, both of South Bend, and

Hospital Notes

KCH MONDAY, OCT. 28 Dismissals Raymond L. Mort, ,North Webster TUESDAY, OCT. 29 Admissions Patricia L. Barrentine, Syracuse Dismissals Laura A. Neibert, Leesburg THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Admissions William R. Flynn, North Webster Katherine S. Grubbs, Leesburg SATURDAY, NOV. 2 Dismissals William R. Flynn, North Webster Katherine S. Grubbs, Leesburg SUNDAY, NOV. 3 Admissions Benny H. Vanover, Milford Dismissals Jerrilynn M. Urban, Leesburg Goshen TUESDAY, OCT. 29 Admissions Connie C. Beer, r 1 box 23, Milford Migraine relief workshop offered by Bowen Center It is estimated that as many as 10-20 percent of the population suffer from migraine headaches. Research studies have shown that biofeedback techniques are effective in thetteatment of these painful headaches. Furthermore, biofeedback is compatible with the use of medication. Many migraine sufferers have been able to reduce or eliminate their dependence on medication under their physician’s supervision. Bryan Ciula, Ph.D., a staff psychologist at Bowen Center for Human Services, has had a wide range of experience in working with people individually as in groups. Dr. Ciula has considerable expertise in the topic area of relaxation techniques, and as the instructor for the class, Dr. Ciula will explain the physical basis for migraine headaches and will teach biofeedback methods for controlling the headaches. The three-week workshop will be held November 19, 26, and December 3, at the Bowen Center, 850 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, from 6 to 7 p.m. The class size will be kept to a limited number to allow for individual attention. Each participant will receive written materials, a cassette tape with exercises to be practiced at home, and a simple biofeedback device for home training. Participants are asked to take a pillow or cushion to class. To register, call toll-free, 1-800-342-5653, or 267-7169, extension 279. Registration should be made by November 15.

AU Saints Episcopal Chapel, LakeWawasee. Additional survivors include two grandsons, William and John Dixon, Syracuse; one sister, Mary Jane Deardorff, Syracuse; and one brother, John Green, Merit Island, Fla. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at All Saints Episcopal Chapel with Rev. David Hyndman officiating. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend, and Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, were in charge of arrangements. Donald E. Wirth Retired From Adame-WostMo Services were held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, for Donald E. Wirth, 65, formerly of 304)6 Pottawattomi Drive, Elkhart, stepbrother of Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Deahl, Syracuse. He died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Valley View Healthcare Center where he was admitted one week earlier. He was born in South Bend on January 22, 1920. He was an Army veteran of World War 11, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 88, Elkhart, and in 1979 retired from AdamsWestlake. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Maynard (Mary) Laribee, Irving, Texas, and Mrs. Larry (Emily) Bienz, Elkhart; one son, Darrel E., Sturgis, Mich.; five grandchildren; one stepsister, Mrs. Robert (Betty Jean) Deahl, Syracuse; and one stepbrother, Max M. Kercher, Goshen.

Dismissals Mario Rodriguez, r 3 box 625, Syracuse THURSDAY, OCT. 31 Admissions Donald E. Ringler, r 1, Leesburg Scott Gardner, r 5 box 135, Syracuse Maria Laughlin, 700 E. Baltimore Street, Syracuse Dismissals Phillip B. Strieby, 12116 CR 52, Syracuse FRIDAY, NOV. 1 "X. Dismissals Scott Gardner, r 5 box 135, Syracuse SUNDAY, NOV. 3 Admissions Elnora B. Simon, 719 E. Chicago Street, Syracuse MONDAY, NOV. 4 Admissions Florence Shock, P.O. Box 403, North Webster RECOVERING FROM TRIPLE BY-PASS Duane VanCuren, Warsaw, is recovering in St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn., from a triple by-pass heart surgery, October 21. VanCuren earlier had undergone surgery for an aneurysm. He is on the third floor in room 268. Cards may be sent to St. Mary’s Hospital, 1216 Southwest Second St., Rochester, Minn., 55902. SUSIE TYTLER IN OHIO HOSPITAL Mrs. R.C. (Susie) Tytler, r 4 box 354 Syracuse, is being admitted on Wednesday, Nov. 6, into Kettering Medical Center for surgery on both knees. Surgery will begin at 7 a.m. the following day. She will remain.a patient there for approximately two weeks before returning to Syracuse. Kettering Medical Center is, located at 3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, Ohio, 45429. Births GREEN, Travis Ray Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Lori) Green, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Travis Ray, born Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11:44 a.m., in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, ounces and measured 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Van Diepenbos, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Thressa Green, Goshen, and Sherman Green, Eastbank, W. Va. Maternal great-grandparents are Maxine Ritter, Syracuse, and the late Russell Ritter, and Mrs. and Mrs.

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Rev. Everett Caes, pastor of Grace Brethren Church, conducted the service. Burial was in Chapel HUI Memorial Gardens. Hannah G. Payne KCTired rrom Farmers State Bank Hannah G. Payne, 79, North Webster, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She had been in ill health for some time. The daughter of Charles and Olive (Mabie) Weimer, she was born on September 29,1906, in Noble County. On August 21, 1927, she married Chester Payne. He preceded her in death in 1940. A lifetime resident of the North Webster area, she was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Efficient Homemakers Club, was active in both the Lady Lions and Mermaid Festival, all of North Webster, and had retired from the Farmers State Bank, North Webster, after many years of service. Surviving are three sons, Dave and Phil Payne, both of North Webster, and Jim Payne, Satellite Beach, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; four stepgreatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Florence Shock, North Webster, and Blanche Garber, Warsaw. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, with Rev. O. Rex Lindemood and Rev. Chester Reed officiating. Burial followed in the North Webster Cemetery.

Neal (Augusta) Van Diepenbos, , New Paris. Paternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Willy) Hern, Goshen. Maternal great-great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ora (Ullah) H. Miller, North Webster, and Mrs. Dorothy Ritter, Milford Lakeland Loving Care. Paternal great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Bessie Hern, Henderson, W. Va. HELFRICH, Elizabeth Mae Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Jo) Helfrich of Warsaw are the parents of a daughter, Elizabeth Mae, born Monday noon, Nov. 4, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. She weighed eight pounds and measured 21 1 2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Tom Easter of r 1 Leesburg and paternal grandfather is John Helfrich of Warsaw. Maternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. E.R. Easter of Peru. BEER, Simon Royce Mr. and Mrs. Steven (Connie) Beer, r 1 box 23 Milford, are the parents of a son, Simon Royce, born Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 8:15 am., in Goshen Hospital. He weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Simon Royce has two brothers, Shane, five; and Seth, four. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wutehrich of Monticello and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beer of Milford. Maternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Lena Ward of Francesville and paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Dan Sauder of Eureka, 111. I HEPLER, Cody Robert Julie Hepler, Syracuse, is the mother of a son, Cody Robert, born Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6:37 p.m., in Elkhart Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 7V 2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. He has one brother, Dustin Parker, 23 months old. Maternal grandparents are and Martha Hepler, Syracuse, and maternal greatgrandmother is Florence; Hepler, Milford. CASTRO son Mr. and Mrs. Jorge (Maria) Castro, P.O. Box 325 Milford, are the parents of a son, born Saturday, Nov. 2, in Goshen Hospital, Syracuse i EMS The Syracuse Emergency I Medical Service was called to the • home of Gloria Konopinksi, 64, r 1 > box 27 Syracuse, at 10:24 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. She was

Charles Clawson Sr. Former Milford Deputy Marshal Charles Edward Clawson, Sr., 53, 413 North Mishawaka St., Akron, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at his home He had been in ill health the past two years. The son of Eldo John and Ruby Mae Largen Clawson, he was born in Flora on June 13,1932. In 1978 he moved to Akron from Mentone, spending most of his life in Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. On October 8, 1958, he married Joan Alspach. She survives. He had served as deputy marshal at Milford and later in Akron for several years. He recently worked as superintendent of maintenance at Manchester College. A member of the Brethren Church of Syracuse, he was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Civil Defense of Syracuse. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Mark (Melody) Gentry, Rochester; one Charles Edward Clawson, Jr., at home; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Clawson, Nappanee; one sister, Mrs. William (Marjory) LaLonda, Goshen; two brothers, Ralph Clawson, New Paris, and Kenneth Clawson, Goshen; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Services were held at Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron, on Monday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Don Poyser conducted the service with burial following in Athens Cemetery.

taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to the home of Floyd Collins, 88, r 4 box 100 Syracuse, at 9:19 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, when he became ill. North Webster EMS was called to transport him to Goshen Hospital. Virginia Ranke, 67, 522 Pied Piper Parkway, Enchanted Hills, Lake Wawasee, was transported to Goshen Hospital, Saturday, Nov. 2. The EMS was called at 12:44a.m. Donald A. Young, 81, 900 E. Greenhaus Dr., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 2. The ambulance was called at 9:57 a.m. The EMS was called to the home of Julie Waterson, 21, r 3 box 282 Syracuse at 6:33 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, after having problems following a recent tonsillectomy. Her parents advised they would transport her to the hospital if the doctor advised them to. EMTs needed at Syracuse If you have ever thought about becoming an Emergency Medical Technician, now is the chance to join the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service. The Syracuse EMS is in need of EMTs and any person interested in joining should contact the Syracuse Fire Station for an application or to leave a name, address' and telephone number. A drive for obtaining more EMTs is being planned by the EMS department.

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John Sensibaugh Father Os Milford Woman Death claimed John E. Sensibaugh, 83, Wahoo, Neb., at 10 a.m. Monday in the Haven House Nursing Home in Wahoo. He had been ill for sometime. The deceased was the father of Mrs. Wade (June) Mishler of Milford. A native of Kosciusko County, he was bom September 21, 1902, in Atwood. He was the son of Charles and Pearl (Murphy) Sensibaugh. He married Mary Alice Sickman in 1927. She died on September 21,1978. He had been a barber in Atwood for many years and worked as a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad before moving to Wahoo in 1983. A sister, Lillie M. Stiver, of Gary, formerly of Goshen and Warsaw, died at 6 p.m. Monday in Gary. Surviving with the Milford daughter are a son, Joe Sensibaugh of Wahoo; and another daughter, Mrs. W. D. (Jane) Alsbaugh of Sunnydale, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Thomas Sensibaugh of Warsaw; and two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Hanold of Qottonwood, Calif., and Mrs. Jack (Rhea) Lee of Warsaw. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw. Lillie M. Stiver Aunt Os Milford Resident Lillie M. Stiver, 84, 640 DeKalb St., Gary, formerly of Goshen and Warsaw, and aunt of Mrs. Wade (June) Mishler, Milford, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Gary after suffering an apparent stroke. The daughter of Charles and Pearl Grace (Murphy) Sensibaugh, she was born near Atwood on November 13, 1900. On June 15,1929, she married Harold F. Stiver. He preceded her in death on May 19,1972. Additional survivors include three daughters, Doris E. Marchand, Gary, Mabel H. George, Chandler, Ariz., and Harriett Coy, Warsaw; two sisters, Lulu Hanold, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Jack (Reah) Lee, Warsaw; one brother, Thomas Sensibaugh, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Her brother, John E. Sensibaugh, Wahoo, Neb., died the same day at 10 a.m. in a nursing home in Wahoo. Friends may call today (Wednesday) from 2 p.m. until evening in Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, where services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. Rev. A. Ross Moslander will officiate and burial will be in Solomon Creek Cemetery, Benton. James F. Gehring Retired From Air Force Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. yesterday (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart, for James F. Gehring, 60,28192 CRI6 W, Elkhart, brother of Harold (Fred) Gehring, Syracuse. He passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 2, at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He became ill at his home Thursday, was admitted to Elkhart Hospital, and later transferred to St. Joseph Hospital. Gehring was born in Ligonier on July 5, 1925. On November 30,

1957, he married Marjorie DeArmond. She survives. He retired in 1967 from the US Air Force after 20 years of service and until 1983 was employed with Williams Products, Elkhart. He was a member of the Elkhart Moose Lodge and the Retired US Air Force Sergeants Association. Survivors include his wife; one son, Mitchell DeArmond, Elkhart; and two additional brothers, Tom, Ligonier, and Ted, Turrell, Ark. Rev. James Lantz, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. James J. Bowling Retired Railroad Employee James J. Bowling, 74, 11128 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, brother of Sally Phillips, Milford, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, in his home. He was born on July 3,1911, in Menefee County, Ky. A resident of Fort Wayne for 30 years, he was a retired employee of the former Penn ‘Central Railroad and was an Army veteran of World War 11. Surviving are his mother, Lena Bowling, Ligonier; four sons, Ralph, Harry, and Ray, all of Dayton, Ohio, and Steve, Broomfield, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Charles, Fort Wayne, and Paul, Kansas City; and another sister, Pauline Watkins, St. Petersburg, Fla. Graveside services will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Shore Cemetery, Shipshewana. Rev. F. Franklin Orr will officiate. Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements. Donald E. Ringler Retired B & 0 Employee Donald E. Ringler, 81, r 1 Leesburg, died Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Milford on March 26,1904, to Frank and Exie (Rhodes) Ringler. He married the former Blanche Colberg who

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preceded him in death and on September 26, 1938, he married Isabelle Stahly. She survives. A retired employee of the B & O Railroad and a farmer, he was a member of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) Rhodes, North Webster; Virginia Jones, Syracuse; one son, Donald (“Gene”) Ringler, Nashville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. James (Pauline) Losee, Syracuse; Ruth Hammon, North Webster; and one brother, Franklin Ringler, Syracuse. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Rev. John McFarland of Syracuse Church of the Brethren will officiate and burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Society. Flossie Clevenger Mather Os Syracuse Resident Flossie Clevenger, 84, 402 Central Ave., Middletown, died Sunday, Nov. 3, at 11:30 p.m., in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a brief illness. She is the mother of Charles Clevenger, Syracuse. Mrs. Clevenger was born on November 12, 1900, in Indiana and lived all her life in Middletown. She was married to Orville Clevenger who preceded her in death in 1969. She was a school teacher for 49 years, retiring in 1968 from the Middletown School System. She was past president of Henry County Retired Teachers Association, a member of Middletown United Methodist Church, past president of United Methodist Women and involved in the bazaar committee of the church. She was also a member of the Garden Club, Suburban Home Economics Club, Women’s

Club and Friendly Club, all of Middletown. Mrs. Clevenger was a graduate of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie. Additional survivors include one grandson and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Middletown, with Rev. William Tresslar officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery east of Middletown. Merrell F. Bachtel Retired Fanner Merrell F. Bachtel, 81, formerly of New Paris and Wakarusa, father of Homer E. Bachtel, Syracuse, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in Elkhart Hospital where he was admitted October 14 from Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. The deceased was born in Harrison Township on February 1, 1904. On September 22, 1923, he married Martha Overholser. She preceded him in death on September 3, 1968. On March 22, 1970, he married Elsie (Smeltzer) Overholser. She survives. Bachtel was a retired farmer and carpenter, member of Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa, former member of the Black Angus Association, and the Wamee Green Thumb and Garden Club. Surviving in addition to his wife and son are one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Thelma) Mishler, Dunlap; one other son, Warren D., White Pigeon, Klich.; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and six stepgreat-grandchildren. Two sisters. Myrtle Pletcher and Mandella Hoover, and two brothers, Monroe and Marvin Bachtel preceded him in death. Friends may call from noon to 9 p.m. today (Wednesday), in Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Services will be held there tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:30 am. with Rev. Merle Pederson officiating. Burial will be in Whitehead Cemetery.

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