The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 July 1986 — Page 3

Obituaries

Valerie Kissinger dies from injuries received in 3-car accident June 28

Services will be held today, Wednesday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, for Valerie Kissinger, 19, North Webster. Rev. 0. Rex Lindemood will officiate with burial following in the North Webster Cemetery. Kissinger died in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne on Sunday, July 13, at 11:35 a.m. from injuries received in a three-car collision on Saturday, June 28. ■■■■ VALERIE KISSINGER The collision occurred when 23-year-old Bryan M. Bowen of North Webster, the car in which

Hospital Notes

. KCH MONDAY, JULY 7 Dismissals Laura A. Neibert and infant daughter, Leesburg TUESDAY, JULY 8 Admissions Julia S. Garza, Milford ' Edgar L. Starr, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 Admissions Wilvin Teel, Milford THURSDAY, JULY 10 Admissions George W. Hulet, Leesburg Dismissals Merle J. Harner, Leesburg Edgar L. Starr, Leesburg FRIDAY, JULY 11 Admissions Michael D. Williams, Leesburg SATURDAY, JULY 12 Dismissals Wilvin Teel, Milford SUNDAY, JULY 13 Admissions _ Gloria J. Earl, Leesburg Goshen TVESDASY, JULY 8 Admissions Phyllis A Kirkdorffer, 72531 CRI9, Milford Woodrow H. Beezley, Box 127, North Webster Dismissals Alyce T. Fuller, r 1 box 139 A, Milford WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 Admissions Janice Perzanowski, r 3 box 552, Syracuse THURSDAY, JULY 10 Dismissals Mark W. Graff, 431 N. Huntington St., Syracuse FRIDAY, JULY 11 Admissions Luella L. Rhoads, r 2 box 303, Syracuse Dismissals Fred F. Personette, 612 Third St., Syracuse Mrs. James Kirkdorffer, 72531 CR 19, Milford SATURDAY, JULY 12 Admissions Ruby Elson, r 1 box 3 B, Syracuse Dismissals Jacqueline Coy, PO Box 531, Milford SUNDAY, JULY 13 Admissions Mark E. Johnson, r 3 box 254, Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Roger Baumgartner, 11, and infant daughter, Heather Ann, Box 655, Milford

Kissinger was a passenger, was traveling east on the Armstrong Road (CR 500 N) and apparently failed to yield the right-of-way to a north-bound vehicle driven by Lisa C. Miller, 23, SR 13, Cromwell. Following the impact of the two cars, a third car, driven by Andrian C. Hood, 18, North Webster, was struck. Kissinger was the only person in the collision to receive serious injuries. From the scene of the accident, Kissinger was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, where she was later transported to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Bowen, the driver of the car, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated, with a blood-alcohol content of .10 or higher, and causing serious bodily injury. These charges will be subject to review this week. A lifetime resident of North Webster, Valerie Kissinger was bom on Oct. 26, 1966, in Fort Wayne to Cecil and Margo (Kuhn) Kissinger of North Webster. She was a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School and a student at Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Michael Kissinger of North Webster; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kissinger of Pierceton; and maternal

MONDAY, JULY 14 Admissions Tammy Hershberger, r 2 box 130, Milford Dismissals Ruby L. Elson, r 1 box 38, Syracuse Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service was called to the home of Ruby Elson, 52, r 3 box 38, Syracuse, at 5:29 p.m., Saturday, July 12, after she complained of headaches and hemoraging from the back of the neck, from a previous cut. EMTs applied an ice pack, bandaged her neck and transported her to Goshen Hospital. Bill Pletcher, 23, Lot 21, r 1, Etna Green, was stabalized and transported to Goshen Hospital after falling from the bumper of a car and complaining of pain to the hip and left leg at 2:04 a.m., Sunday, July 13. The EMS was called to the Syracuse Rotary field at 7:18 p.m., Monday, July 14, after Brian Baker, 11, r 2 box 33, Syracuse, was hit in the nose by a baseball. The bridge of Baker’s nose was swollen and contused and EMTs applied an ice pack and transported him to Goshen Hospital. Heather Fancher, 11, Lot 876, Fasi Place, Cromwell, was stabilized and transported to Gqshen Hospital from Vega Field, after being hit on the wrist by a softball at 7:23 p.m., Monday, July 14. Births MCDONALD, Andrew Craig Mr. and Mrs. Acil (Karla Krueger) McDonald, 6502 E. Golflinks Road, Tucson, Ariz., are the parents of a son, Andrew Craig, born on Saturday, July 12, at 2:29 p.m. in a Tucson hospital. He weighed eight pounds, one ounce and measured 22 inches long. BAUMGARTNER, Heather Ann Mr. and Mrs. Roger (Brenda) Baumgartner, 11, Box 655, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Heather Ann, born on Thursday, July 10, at 4:52 p.m. at Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and measured 19 inches long. Heather Ann is the Baumgartners first child. Maternal grandparents are Dolores and Richard Hepler of Milford and Ray and Loretta Skelton of Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Roger and Sandy Baumgartner of Milford. Maternal great-grandparents are Leo and Alma Druckamiller of Syracuse, Anna Stingle of Goshen, and James Skelton of Goshen. Paternal greatgrandparents are Ted and Helen Baumgartner of Milford and Margaret Miller of Syracuse.

grandparents, Mrs. Jane Kutin and Harry Kuhn, both of North Webster. Memorials may be directed to the Kosciusko County Humane Shelter or the Leukemia Foundation. Eddie L. Patterson Retired Mechanic Eddie L. Patterson, 64, r 1, Leesburg, died on Tuesday, July 8, at 10:59 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for one week. He was born on Oct. 19,1921, in Springfield, Tenn., to Thomas and Dora (Cochran) Patterson. On Jan. 12,1943, he married Minnie Wilborn. She survives.. Moving to Warsaw 15 years ago from Indianapolis, he had been employed at Bruce Petro’s as a mechanic. He retired in October 1985. Patterson attended the First Christian Church in Warsaw, served in the Army Air Corps in World War 11, and was a memoer of the Warsaw American Legion. Additional survivors include two sons, Stanley Patterson of Leesburg and Kyle Patterson of Indianapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Melanie Frazier of Warsaw ; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at the Titus

Card Os Thanks CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our warmest and heartfelt appreciation to our friends and neighbors in Syracuse and Milford for the cards, food and the gestures of kindness and sympathy shown to us these past days since the death of our son and brother, Bob Koschnick. Your compassion makes this very difficult time a little easier to bear. From the bottom of our hearts we give you our most sincere ‘.‘Thanks”. Dick and Susie Koschnick, Dick, Peggy, Jim and Bill

Swimming injuries

Nothing is better during the heat of the summer than finding a good ol‘ swimmin* hole. Be it in pool or pond, everyone likes to take a dip. However, the water can be both friend and foe. It can provide hours of enjoyment, while at the same time, threaten your life. According to the Indiana State Medical Association one of the most serious swimming injuries occurs to the spinal cord. Over 2,000 spinal cord injuries are reported each year. Most of them result from diving headfirst into shallow water. Damage to the spinal column often causes permanent incapacitation of the arms and legs. The ISMA urges all swimmers to familiarize themselves with the depth, composition of the bottom, and current of any pool, lake, pond or river before entering. For the first dive, jump in feet first. Above all, never drink while swimming. Comfortable Layered separates can become uncomfortable during the hot months of summer. For office wear, the shirtdress or the coatdress, in cool cotton, will be more comfortable. Designed with wide shoulders and crisp tailoring, this shirtdress or coat-dress is perfect for office wear. Hemlines vary from well above the knee to the ankle. For business, well below the knee or mid-calf lengths are most impressive. Reserve Believing all you hear is matched only by telling all you know. — Globe, Mason City, la.

Funeral Home in Warsaw Rev. Michael Bratten officiated with military graveside services by the Warsaw American Legion Post No. 49 following at Oakwood Cemetery. Lisa M. Mock Goshen Resident Lisa M. Mock, 20, 22048 US 33 W, Midway Trailer Court, Goshen, died in Goshen Hospital on Tuesday morning, July 8. She was boro on June 21, 1966, in Goshen, where she was a lifetime resident. Graduating from Concord High School in 1984, she married Rick L. Mock on Feb. 18,1984. He survives. Additional survivors include one son, Dustin K., at home; her stepfather and mother, David and Paula Wagner of Goshen; her father and stepmother, John and Bobbie Aust of Elkhart; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Aust of Millersburg and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Wooten of Goshen; a great-grandmother, Sally Phillips of Milford; a great-great-grandmother, Lena Bowlinger of Kimmell; a sister, Carolyn Ann Aust of Goshen; a half-brother, Michael J. Aust of Elkhart; two stepsisters, Julie Wagner and Jillisa Wagner, both of Goshen; and a stepbrother, Ray Swearengin of Elkhart. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at the YoderCulp Funeral Home in Goshen. Rev. Andrew L. Hardie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Paul McGeechie, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, where Mrs. Mock was a member, officiated. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

The family of Edith M. Little gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the numerous prayers, hospital visits, cards and floral arrangements offered during the lengthy illness of our wife, mother and grandmother. We are so indebted to Reverends Richard Dunning, Paul Tinkel and Fritz Kilmer for their kindness. Their frequent hospital visits were extremely comforting. To the Grace Lutheran Church women for their efforts and to our friends at the First Brethren Church here in Milford, we say a sincere Thank You I Billy G. Little Victoria, Douglas, Adam and Michael Brouwer Judith, R. Clark, Andrew and Kathy Jones William E. (Mac) Little

Drowning is another risk associated with swimming. People often drown when they are exhausted and panic, or when their water skills are inadequate for the depth of water in which they are swimming. The ISMA advises swimmers to: — Stay in shallow water — Never swim alone — Rest to prevent exhaustion, and, — Avoid eating heavy foods before swimming. If someone gets in trouble while swimming, consider your own safety before taking action. Lifesaving requires training as a drowning person can pull a rescuer down. Keep calm and do not overestimate your strength. If the victim is near a pier or edge of the pool, hold out your hand or foot, toss a life preserver, or extend a pole, board, rope, towel, or chair. If the victim is unconscious and you suspect a Begin In NEW PARIS JULY 29 "The Knowledge Alone Was Worth The Cost Os The Course" (No Class Aug. 4-15)

Theodore Van Curen Longtime Area Resident Theodore Van Curen, 81, r 2, North Webster, died at 1 p.m. in his home on Wednesday, July 9, of an apparent heart attack. He was born on Dec. 12,1904, in Warsaw to Arthur and Christina (Carper) Van Curen. Marrying Marguerite Galbreath on July 21, 1928, he and his wife lived in the North Webster area since 1936. She died in 1976. Van Curen had been employed at the Weatherhead Corp., until his retirement in 1969. He was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church and also of the Pierceton Masonic Lodge No. 377. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Lorita) Randall of Warsaw, and Mrs. John (Betty) Hinderer of Syracuse; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at Harris Funeral Home in Syracuse. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood, pastor of the North Webster United Methodist Church, officiated with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery. William Disher Retired Purchasing Agent Graveside services will be held 11 tomorrow, Thursday, at 11 a.m. in. Syracuse Cemetery for William “Lloyd” Disher, 81, 337 Medusa St., Syracuse. He died

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neck or back injury, place a board under the head and back while the victim is still in the water to prevent further damage. Lift the victim out on the board. If the victim is not breathing, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation should begin immediately. Clear the mouth and airway of foreign matter, tilt the head back, pinch the nostrils shut, cover the mouth with your own, and give four quick breaths. Then give approximately 12 breaths per minute until you see the victim’s chest rise. Always instruct someone to call an ambulance while continuing the artificial breathing.

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Monday, July 14, at 11:50 p.m. at his home after a lengthly illness. He was born on October 24, 1904, in Kosciusko County, the son of Columbus and Margaret (Thomas) Disher. He was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area On December 21, 1951, he married Adelaide Spencer. She survives. Disher was a retired purchasing agent for Kinder Manufacturing in Elkhart and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Syracuse. Surviving along with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. H. C. (Marcia) Shipcott, Foster City, Calif., and Mrs. Steven (Patti) Haines, Warsaw; two stepdaughters, Mr§. John (Kay) Trershaw, Goshen, and Mrs. Dans (Sue) Bailey, Spencerville; and 10 grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Vaughn W. Rader Former Employee Os Anaconda Wire & Cable Vaughn W. Rader, 70, r 1 box 139, Leesburg, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, July 14, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Death was from an apparent heart attack. Rader was born in Grant County on February 24,1916, the son of Guy and Stella (Whitacre) Ra ier. He married Emily Webb on July 13,1937, and she survives. Ke moved to Lake Tippecanoe in 1975 from Marion. He retired from Anaconda Wire & Cable in Msrion and attended Oswego Baptist Church. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Katsanis, Leesburg, and Mrs. Larry (Vickie) Pr jssler, Orlando, Fla.; one son, Lynn Rader, Memphis, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and one half sister, Mrs. Erma Shouse, Marion. Friends may call at Harris Fi neral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, to lay, Wednesday, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Roy Mickley officiating. Burial will be in Oswego Cemetery.

Lillian Blade Senior Citizen Lillian Blade, 98, died Friday, July 11, in Loving Care Nursing Home, Milford, where she had b?en a resident since February. She was the widow of George A. Blade. Surviving are one son, Stanley Blade, Cromwell; one granddaughter, Mrs. Charles (Jane't) Lnderwood, Muncie; one grandson, Larry Allen Blade, North Carolina; and six greatgrandchildren. ■ Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 14, in Elm Ridge Cemetery. There was no visitation. Meeks Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert H. Fouch Summertime Resident At North Webster Robert H. Fouch, 57, 4500 N. Wheeling, Muncie, president of Fouch Construction, Inc., died Monday, July 7, at Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Eaton to Virgil A. and Chalista Alice (Dunham) Fouch. Growing up in Muncie, he attended Riley Elementary and was a 1947 graduate of Muncie Central High. He also attended Ball State University. Fouch was a veteran of the Army, having served in Germany. He was employed in the construction business for 30 years, star-

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ting as a plumber with his father and moving on to become president of Fouch Construction. Fouch was also a member and deacon of Calvary Christian Center and a member of Associated Building Contractors Association. Survivors include his wife, Faith A. Towriss, to whom he was married for 35 years; three sons, Robert J. Fouch of Tulsa, Okla., Michael B. Fouch and Thomas A. Fouch, both of Muncie; his parents, Virgil A. and Chalista A. Fouch of Muncie; three grandchildren, Robbie, Melissa, and Jon Fouch, all of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Shirley) Brewer, and Mrs. Rod (Marlene) Case, both of Muncie. Services were held at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Christian Center on Thursday, July 10. Pastor Lon Calloway and Rev. Charles Towriss officiated with burial following in Gardens of Memory. » Memorials may be sent to Calvary Christian Center, Building Fund, 5401 Hessler, Muncie, Ind., 47304. Raymond Savoie Truck Driver Raymond (Jack) Savoie, 64, r 3, Syracuse, died Thursday, July 10, at 11:30 a m. in the Kenny Retirement Center, Ligonier. Savoie was born in Noble County on January 16, 1922, the son of Raymond and Belle (Helmer) Savoie. On August 10, 1940, he married Ellen Klinger. She preceded him in death in 1984. He had been a truck driver for Excel Corp., Albion, and was a former Albion police officer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 97 and the Order of the Eastern Star, both of Albion, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, both of Fort Wayne, and was also a member of the Police League of Indiana. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Dixie) Kehr and Dianna Elias, both of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Dallas, Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by one sister. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, with Father Robert Hammond officiating. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. A Masonic memorial service was held in the funeral home on Friday evening at 8 p.m.

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Laurene Surface Mother Os Leesburg Resklent Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, in Titus Funeral Home. Warsaw, for Laurene Surface, 63, r 7, Warsaw, mother of Mrs. Jackie Cooper. Leesburg. She died Friday, July 11, at 1:50 p.m. in her home after being in failing health for six months. The daughter of Walker and Florence (Plymale) Roberts, she was born in Muncie on July 27, 1922. On March 30,1970, she married Orlando Surface. He survives. She had resided for 17 years in Kosciusko County after moving here from Muncie. She had been employed at the Arnolt Corp, and Holiday Inn. Surviving in addition to her husband and daughter are one son, John Ong, Warsaw; three stepdaughters, Frances Surface, Crawfordsville, Mrs. Walter (Sandy) Brown, Warsaw, and Mrs. Carol Simcox, Warsaw; 17 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one stepson and one brother. Rev. Chad Burkhart conducted the service. Burial was held in the Mentone Cemetery. Roy B. Loveless Known As The Clock Man' Roy B. Loveless, 83. Fort Wayne, father of Carolyn Michael of Syracuse, died at his home on Friday, July 4. Born in Clarks Hill, he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. Known as “the clock man,” he repaired and refinished clocks. He retired in 1969 after 35 years as an enameler at Rea Magnet Wire Co. Inc. Additional survivors include his wife, Valeria; one son, Paul of Fort Wayne; a foster son, Steven Fausnaugh, Fort Wayne; four other daughters, Donnabelle Scheerer of Logansport and Anne Mast, Martha Dass, and Jennifer Dillon, all of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Ruby Huddleston, Hattie Mann, and Laurabelle Bell, all of Clarks Hill; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. in C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. A wake service was held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Burial was in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Allen County Cancer Society.

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