The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1986 — Page 3

Obituaries

Loren W. Lutes Bwihsf Os Milford Boiidowt Loren W. Lutes, 80, 158 E. Walnut St., Nappanee, brother of Bertha McCuen, Milford, died Tuesday, April 1, at 10:20 p.m. at Americana Healthcare Center, Elkhart. He had been admitted March 14 and had been in ill health for two years. He was born in Kosciusko County on September 27,1906. In Nappanee, be married Berline Weygand on June 15,1929. A lifetime area resident, Lutes was a former employee of Mutschler Bros, and a selfemployed carpenter. For 23 years he operated the Standard Station in Nappanee. He was a member of the Nappanee United

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Admissions Abby M. Bultemeier, r 1 box 3 C, Milford Juanita Delafuente, r 1 box 246 A, Milford WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Admissions James J. Johnson, r 1 box 17 J, Milford Gregory L. Stocklin, Box 603, Syracuse Dismissals Donald D. Wooten, r 2 box 48 A, Milford Audrey L. Reinholt, 301 Medusa, Syracuse Avelda V. Roberts, r 3 box 481, Syracuse Medic Alert marks 30 years Consumers, physicians, hospitals, and insurers have a common weapon in the battle against rising health care costs. New research demonstrates that the emergency medical identification system developed by the Medic Alert Foundation 30 years ago is saving substantial health care dollars today. Long advocated by physicians for the millions of people who have a hidden medical condition, Medic Alert was designed to prevent emergencies from turning into unnecessary tragedies. Now, with rising health care costs, a recent survey shows that Medic Alert wearers are realizing the professional medical record system’s value in reduced medical expenses. More than 20 percent of those responding to Medic Alert’s survey were told by medical professionals that Medic Alert assisted in accurate diagnosis or correct medication. A total of eight percent of respondents said that Medic Alert information reduced length of their hospital stay and level of treatment necessary for recovery. For 21 percent, treatment in the emergency room was expedited, and four percent reported savings in pharmaceutical costs. One in every 33 respondents credited Medic Alert with saving their lives. In addition, an emergency room study conducted under a grant' from the Robert Wood johnson Foundation found that 13,200 emergency cases daily in this country are complicated by lack of timely, accessible and reliable information. The emblem, which triggers Medic Alert’s emergency medical data system, is custom engraved on the reverse side with medical condition, member identification number, and Medic Alert’s hotline phone number. Personnel treating a Medic Alert wearer who is unconscious can immediately check the information on the universally recognized emblem, and call Medic Alert Foundation’s 24-hour hotline for the patient’s computerized emergency medical record. This additional information can be retrieved within 30 seconds of making the call. A wallet card copy of the member's emergency file is issued annually for verification. Medic Alert Week 1986 marks 30 years of service by the California-based non-profit and charitable foundation. Persons interested in learning more about Medic Alert can call Medic Alert Foundation, 1-800-344-3226. No deaths NEW YORK — For the first time in 27 years, the city Police Department made it through a year with no members killed in the line of duty, Sgt. Tina Mohrmann, a spokeswoman reported. Shoelace tips The little metal or plastic tip on the end of shoelaces is called aglet.

Methodist Church and a 22-year member of the Nappanee Noon Kiwanis Club. Surviving in addition to his wife and sister are one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Patricia) Zahner, Auburn; three grandchildren; five additional sisters, Evelyn Gall, Ligonier, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Hepler. Marjorie Lutes, Helen Miller and Nellie Sechrist, all of Nappanee; and four brothers, Delbert, Clifford and Herman, all of Nappanee, and Everett, Elkhart. He was preceded in'death by one brother and four sisters. Rev. Terry Rhine officiated at the services which were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial followed in Stony Point Cemetery.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Dismissals Abby M. Bultemeier, r 1 box 3 C, Milford Jonel A. Fawiey, Box 57, Milford Gregory L. Stocklin, Box 603, Syracuse SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Dismissals James J. Johnson, r 1 box 17 J, Milford Robert L. Dust, r 4 box 70, Syracuse William Rumsey, Jr., 318 N. Harrison, Syracuse SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Admissions Dowie D. Spitler, 816 S. Huntington, Syracuse Maurice R. Snyder, 118 W. Portland, Syracuse Jesse F. Hann, r 1 box 84, Syracuse MONDAY, APRIL 7 Admissions Luke Matz, r 3 box 567, Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Charles R. Bird and infant daughter, Haley LaNae, r 1 box 136 B, Milford Mrs. Richard L. Schlipf and infant son, Benjamin Lynn, r 2 box 8 88, Milford Mrs. Jay T. Wright and infant daughter, Sarah Marie, 16718 US 6, Syracuse Mrs. Robert Millar and infant daughter, Jennifer Lee, r 2 box 473, Syracuse KCH TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Dismissals Eric J. T. Barker, Leesburg Curtis Bunn. North Webster THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Admissions Charles R. Cox, Leesburg Blanche M. Mason, Syracuse Dismissals Edna L. Anderson, North Webster V. Eva Warren, North Webster FRIDAY. APRIL 4 Admissions Mike R. Haskins, Milford SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Admissions Lisa M. Scott, Leesburg Dismissals Samuel Collins, Leesburg Charles R. Cox, Leesburg TONSILLECTOMY PATIENT Abby M. Bultemeier, 5, daughter of Bruce and Betty Bultemeier, r 1 box 3 C, Milford, was admitted into Goshen Hospital on Tuesday, April 1, for a tonsillectomy early the next morning. Abby was released from the hospital on Thursday, April 3, and is “doing super! ” TRIPLE BY-PASS Mrs. Vernon Leman, the former Viola Beer, underwent a triple by-pass open heart surgery on Thursday, March 27. She is recuperating at home and is reportedly feeling well. Mrs. Leman is the sister of Howard Beer of Milford. Cards may be sent to her at 606 Crestwood, Eureka, 111., 61530. SNYDER TRANSFERRED Maurice R. Snyder, 118 W. Portland Street, Syracuse, was transferred on Monday to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis from Goshen Hospital. ATHOME Owen Avery, r 5 box 132 Syracuse, was released from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital Monday, March 31, and now is at home. Births WRIGHT, Sarah Marie Mr. and Mrs. Jay (Sharon) Wright, 16718 US 6, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Sarah

Elizabeth Baker Mother Os Aras Maa Elizabeth Baker, 65, Pierceton, died Thursday, April 3, at 2:57 a m. in Whitley County Manorial Hospital, Columbia City. She had been in ill health for six months. She was born in Wolfe County, Ky., on April 30, 1920. Her first marriage was to Sam Tolson. He died in 1980. She later married Donald Baker on January 13, 1983. He survives. A resident of the Pierceton area for 30 years, she was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church, Packerton. Surviving with her husband are five daughters, Patsy Prater, Jean Roth, Josie McKinney, Judy Henderson and Mary Waikel, all

Marie, bom Friday, April 4, at 1:16 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. She weighed five pounds, three ounces and measured 19 inches long. Sarah Marie has one brother, Timothy, three. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Harry Fackler of Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wright of North Webster. Paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Leah Wright of Warsaw. DELAFUENTE. Miguel Angel Mr. and Mrs. Hector (Juanita) Delafuente, r 1 box 246 A, Milford, are the parents of a son, Miguel Angel, boro Thursday, April 3, at 4:16 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 34 ounces and measured 204 inches long. Miguel Angel has five brothers and sisters: Hector, Jr., 18; Glenda, 15; Yolanda, 11; Jaime, 9; and Angelica Maria, 24. Maternal grandmother is Jackie Lopez of Milford and paternal grandmother is Andrea Rodriguez of La Feria, Texas. BIRD, Haley LaNae Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. (Debra L.) Bird, r 1 box 136 B, 211 W. Section St., Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Haley LaNae, born on Thursday, April 3, in Goshen Hospital. MILLAR, Jennifer Lee Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Denise) Millar, r 2 box 473, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Jennifer Lee, boro on Saturday, April 5, in Goshen Hospital. SCHLIPF, Benjamin Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Schlipf, r 2 box 8 88, Milford, are the parents of a son, Benjamin Lynn, born Saturday, April 5, at 12:09 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 124 inches and measured 20 inches long. Benjamin Lynn has three brothers and sisters: Rob, five; Katy, four; and Kristi, two. Maternal grandparents are Jesse and Shirley Beer of Milford and paternal grandparents are Carl and Lola Schlipf of Gribley, 111. Maternal great-grandfather is Paul Kegebein of Milford. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service was called to the home of Blanche Mason, 92, r 1 box 263A Syracuse at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. She was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. The EMS was again called to her home at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, April 3, and transported her to KCH. The EMS was called to a personal injury accident at 4:52 a.m. Saturday, April 5, on SR 13 at the

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of Pierceton; five sons, James Tolson, Campton, Ky., Bill Tolson, Kansas, Arnold Tolson, Claypool, Delmar Tolson, South Whitley, and Junior Tolson, North Webster; 19 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Huldy Tolson and Alice Patton, both of Kentucky; and three brothers, Bill King, Middleton, Ohio, Jess King, Kentucky, and Robert King, Michigan. Rev. Chad Burkhart, pastor of Free Will Baptist Church, Packerton, conducted the service which was held in the church at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5. Burial followed in South Whitley Cemetery. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, Pierceton, was in charge of arrangements.

“S” curve. The patient refused treatment. Mary Nickel, 61, r 3 box 151 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Sunday, April 6, after becoming ill and calling the EMS at 2:05 p.m. Janet McCormick, 36,125 West Washington Street, Syracuse, refused to be transported to the hospital after the ambulance was called to her friend’s residence in Pine Crest Trailer Park, at 9:57 p.m. Monday, April 7. Cards Os Thanks We'd like to thank all the friends, relatives for the flowers, gifts and cards for our Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Henwood THE FAMILY OF CRUZ F. GARZA Would like to thank friends and neighbors for the thouqhtfulness they showed us during the time our loved one went to be with the Lord. Special thanks to the Hospice nurses, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shetler, Rachel Doshenko, Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Garza, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shirk. - On Jan. 13, we lost our home and all our belongings in a fire. We have been so privileged to see the love and concern of the community. We’d like to thank everyone for all they have done for us. A special thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Auer, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hershberger and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shetler and all the churches in the area. We’re truly grateful to all of you. We’re glad to be a part of this community. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garza And Family

Doris T. Sayger Mother Os Leasburg Waaraa Rev. Robert Koch, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, conducted funeral services at 11 a m. Monday, April 7, in Chamness Funeral Home, Warsaw, for Dons T. Sayger, 78, 729 East Main St., Warsaw. Mrs. Sayger, mother of Mrs. William (Beverly) DeMuth, Leesburg, died at 5:45 p.m Thursday, April 3, in Prairie View Rest Home, Warsaw. She was born on March 23,1908, in Monticello, the daughter of Charles S. and Verna (Toombs) Tidrick. She married Frank D. Sayger on June 2. 1925. He preceded her in death on December 29,1962. Mrs. Sayger was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw, Salvation Army Auxiliary, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She is also survived by one son. Stephen Sayger, Indianapolis, and three grandchildren. Burial was in Akron Cemetery. Larry Richcreek Lifetime Area Resident Larry R. Richcreek, 48, r 1 Leesburg, died at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, in Kosciusko Community Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born in Warsaw on January 29, 1938, to Lewis and Viola (Scott) Richcreek. He married the former Sarah Shoemaker on January 30,1959. She survives. Richcreek retired in 1981 from DePuy, Warsaw, due to health reasons. Additional survivors include his mother; four sons, Thomas Richcreek and Rick Richcreek, both of Warsaw, Randy Richcreek, North Webster, and Daniel Richcreek, Milford; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Jerilyn) Hunter, North Webster, and Mrs. Junior (Ilene) Keppen, Syracuse; and two brothers, Max Richcreek, North Webster, and Curtis Richcreek, Syracuse. Funeral services were con-

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ducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, in Harris Funeral Home. SR 13S, Syracuse. Rev. Lester Young officiated and burial was in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition. Memorials may be directed to the Heart Association. Wendell C. Compton k vTmVCI tfc* rniKrani Os MBes Laboratories Wendell C. (Bim) Compton, 73, 1303 Greenleaf Blvd., Elkhart, brother of Mrs. Weddell (Dorothy) Berkey, Lake Wawasee and Florida, died Monday, April 7, at 4:36 a.m. in Meridian Nursing Center. East Lake, Elkhart. Compton was born in Elkhart on October 14, 1912. After graduating from Elkhart High School, Purdue University and Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Purdue and a soloist with the Purdue Glee Club and Concert Choir. He began working at Miles Laboratories in 1987 and in 1940 was named plant manager at the Toronto, Canada, plant. During World War 11, he served as a Lt. Col. with General George Patton’s Third Army. In 1946, he rejoined Miles as an engineer in training, later being project engineer. He was a member of the board of directors since 1951 and retired as vice president of engineering in 1977, Compton was a deacon and on the board of trustees of First Presbyterian Church of which he was a lifetime member. He was a member of Tri County and American Society of Professional Engineers, Society of America Military Engineers, Elks Lodge 425, charter member of Elcona County Club, Tyrian Masonic Lodge, was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend, the Murat Temple, Indianapolis, was active with conservation and protection of wild life agencies and was a former member of Elkhart Rotary and YMCA. Surviving with his wife, the former Jane Cook and sister are two daughters, Jane C. Compton,

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Elkhart, and Mrs. Thomas E. (Barbara) Bettcher, St. Louis. Mo.; one son. Wendell C., Elkhart; four grandchildren; and two brothers. George E. and Dr. Walter A. Compton, both of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Mathew. A memorial senrice was held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Carl Kinnard officiating. The body will be cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Elkhart County Heart Association or First Presbyterian Zhurch, Elkhart. Ruth C. Schafer r . Former Teacher Ruth C. Schafer. 86. native of Shelbyville, stepmother of Frederic W. Schafer, Syracuse, died Monday, April 7, at 3:40 a m. at Lutheran Home. Mrs. Schafer was formerly a first grade teacher at Harrison Hill Elementary School for 23 years. Her husband, Chalmer C. Schafer, died in 1947. Surviving is one additional stepson. Daniel B. Schafer of Fort Wayne. There is no calling and private memorial services will be held at a later time. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Klaehn’s Wayne Street Chapel, Fort Wayne, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials made be made to

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Trinity English Lutheran Church. Cassie MeNiiu M artier Os Syrwcwa Mm Cassie Mullins, 92, Fort Wayne, mother of Thomas J. Mullins, Syracuse, died Friday, April 4, at 4:30 a.m. in the Crow Haven Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. She was born in Dorton, Ky., on November 4, 1893. to Uriah and Rebecca Johnson. She married Calvin Mullins in 1919. He preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Mullins had been a resident of Northern Indiana for the past 40 years and was a housewife. She attended a Methodist church in Kentucky and the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Fort Wayne. Additional survivors include one other son. Bill Mullins, Fort Wayne; four daughters, Ruby Calhoun, Fort Wayne, Betty Amann, Bold Knob, Ariz., Mary Simon and Julie Poscharscky, both of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Elsie McTeek, Dorton, Ky. She was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Pastor Paul Paino officiated and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

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