The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 July 1987 — Page 3

Obituaries

Times-Union publisher dead at 76 Charles Reuben (“Reub”) Williams, 76, 1224 Country Club Dr., Warsaw, died at 10 a m. Friday, June 26, 1987, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had suffered a heart ailment for some time. Williams, who was publisher of The Times-Union, was born in Warsaw on December 6,1910, the son of the late Logan H. Williams, Times-Union publisher, and Estelle (Wahl) Williams. In 1937, he married the former Helen Smith. She survives. Williams was educated at Howe and St. John's Military Academies where he standout athlete in basketball and track, and had attended the University of Nebraska. He served in the US Army during World War II for 4' 2 years, serving in the 12th Army’s 23rd Special Forces Unit. He was the Army’s first commander of a top secret armored combat deception unit. The unit he commanded was awarded five battle stars during his tour of duty in the European Theater. He retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. For 18 years, he served as director of First National Bank of Warsaw and was a director emeritus of that bank at the time of his death. He was on the board of directors of Baker Boy’s Club for 25 years, a lifetime member of both the John C. Peterson Post 49 of the American Legion and the Warsaw Elks Lodge, and was a member of the Warsaw Presbyterian Church. In 1948, he

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Admissions Paula J. Markley, PO Box 254, North Webster Dismissals Michael Alan Armbruster, 16224 CR 56, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Admissions Harold V. Cole, Jr., 525 South Main Street, Syracuse Dismissals Mary J. Brock, 72833 CR 29 Lot 28, Syracuse James E. Hapner, 718 EastChicago, Syracuse // Susan C. Cripe and infant daughter, Dacy Elaine, r 2 box 20, Milford THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Admissions Delwyn J. Kropf, 134 North Shore Drive, Syracuse Anna L. Schwab, 113 John Street, Syracuse Darlene L. Woitas, r 3 box 54A, Syracuse Alex (“Jack”) Simpson, r 1 box 522-D, Leesburg Dismissals Philip Genualdi, r 3 box 605A, Syracuse Linda K. Harkleroad and infant son, Ryan Henry, r 1 Cherokee Road, Syracuse FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Admissions Jan C. Mock, 72556 CR 133, Syracuse AlbertsStricklin, r 5 box 460, Syracuse) - . / Dismissals Harold Cole, Jr., 525 South Main Street, Syracuse Howard J. Kreider, Leisure Living, Milford Iva P. Rhoades, PO Box 555, Milford SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Dismissals Albert L. Stricklin, r 5 box 460, Syracuse Darlepe L. Woitas, r 3 box 54A, Syracuse Richard E. McMillen, PO Box 428,‘Milford

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founded radio station WRSW-FM and WRSW-AM in 1952 Surviving with his wife are one son, Michael Ro Williams, Warsaw, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond B. Williams. The body was cremated with a private interment in Oakwood Cemetery. There were no public services. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge if arrangements. Don F. Lyon Don F. Lyon, 74, r 3 Kuhn Lake, Leesburg, died at 12:04 p.m. Friday, June 26, 1987, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. The son of Frank and Ellie (Eaton) Lyon, he was born on March 23, 1913, in Mentone. On July 16, 1951, he married Marian Bennett. She preceded him in death in December 1988. Lyon was a former sports writer for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, an employee of the Indiana Employment Securities Division, and for many years owned and operated the Lyon’s Bait and Tackle Shop at Kuhn Lake. A resident of North Webster for 30 years, he was past commander and finance officer of the North Webster American Legion and member of the Kosciusko County 40 et 8. He also served with the US Army Air Force in World War 11. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Louise Evans and Mrs. Betty Milligan, both of Attica. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. William Barlow officiating. Military services were conducted in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Admissions Clayton Preston, 110 East Shore Drive, Syracuse Dismissals Hannah Elizabeth Saul, 412 South Lake Street, Syracuse Jan C. Mock and infant son. David Kent, 72556 CR 133, Syracuse Delwyn J. Kropf, 134 North Shore Drive, Syracuse MONDAY, JUNE 29 Admissions Max G. Evans, r 2 box 16C, -Milford Lemuel H. Wicker, Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford Dismissals Paula J. Markley, PO Box 254, North Webster KCH MONDAY, JUNE 22 Admissions Shelly Y. Bowjing, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Dismissals Evelvn M. Fisher, Syracuse THURSDAY, JUNE 25 Admissions Bert D. Mickem, Cromwell Dismissals Joe A. Herron, Leesburg SATURDAY, JUNE 27 * Admissions Myra M. Newton, North Webster Dismissals Bert D. Mickem, Cromwell DR. ZEHR HOME AFTER HOSPITAL STAY IN INDY Dr. W. J. Zehr, veterinarian at the Milford Small Animal Clinic, was admitted to St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, on Thursday, June 25. He underwent angioplasty on Friday and was able to return to his Milford home on Saturday, June 27. Dr. Zehr is reportedly feeling well and will gradually be returning to his work.

< Ruth L. Jordan , Ruth L. Jordan, 80, St. Petersburg, Fla., died Sunday, June 28, 1987, at 9:15 p.m. in St. Vincent's Hospice Center, Indianapolis. She had been ill' for sometime. - Mrs. Jordan was born- on January 5, 1907, in Nebraska, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mertz. On July 3, 1925, she married Curtis A. Jordan. He survives. She spent most of her life in Indianapolis except for the past 20 years when she resided in Florida. She was a member of the Bradripple Christian Church in Indianapolis. Surviving with her husband are one son, Curtis E. Jordan, North Webster: two brothers, Lloyd Mertz, Indianapolis, and Harold Mertz, Sebring, Fla.; two sisters, Leona Harris and Ethel Stricklin, both of Indianapolis; one grandson; and two greatgrandchildren. Services were held yesterday, Tuesday, at 3 p.m. in In- ■ dianapolis with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent’s Hospice Ceftter, Indianapolis. Albert Hamman Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 1987, in Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, for Albert E. (“Doc") Hamman, 87, North Webster. He died Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born in North Webster on March 22, 1900, the son of Emanuel and Ida (Phelps) Hamman. On September 2, 1923, he » married Ruth Frush. She survives. He was an electrician and for

Syracuse EMS Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Anna Lucille Schwab, 74. 113 John St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home Wednesday, June 24, at 8:30 p.m. . The EMS was called to the office of Dr. William Meyers, at 2:43 p.m.. on Thursday. June 25. Donald Copas, 26, CR 9. Elkhart, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Thomas Palacior, six. r 4 box 78. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Friday. June 26. after the EMS was called to his home at 1:17 a.m. The EMS was called to Ed's Barber Shop, Maple Grove St.. St 10:30 am. on Friday. Jacob Kern, Jr., 70, r 5 box 119, Syracuse, was not transported. The EMS was called to a location on SR 13, north of Baker's Market at 11:19 am. Friday. Gary Kirkwood, 10, r 5, Syracuse, Angela Martindale, four, r 5, Syracuse; and Carla Martindale, 23, r 5, Syracuse, were taken to Goshen Hospital. Leonard Brooks, 58, r 1 box 132, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to the intersection of Pickwick Road and East Shore Drive, at 4:27 p.m. Harold Bassett, 80, 325 Turkey Creek Lane, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home Saturday, June 27, at 1:59 p.m. Jennifer Smith, 14, 400 South Main St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after coming to the fire station at 12:46 p.m. Saturday. Rodney Hann, 27, r 2 box 50,

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more than 30 years had owned and operated Hamman’s Bait and Tackle Shop in North Webster. He was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church. Also surviving are two sons, Albert E. Hamman, Jr„, North Webster, and Richard A. Hamman, Rowlett, Texas; fivegrandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Susie Angel, Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by one brother. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood conducted the services with burial following in the North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Minnie Decker Minnie Decker, 90, Prairie View Rest Home, Warsaw, died Friday, June 26,1987, at 2:10 p.m. in the rest home. Death was due to complications following an extended illness. Mrs. Decker was born in Fairmount on- September 10,1896, Uie daughter of James and Lucinda (Zeek) Lynch. On May 3, 1924, she married Wilford Decker in Fairmount. He preceded her in . death on November 11,1970. She was a long-time Milford resident. In 1976, Mrs. Decker moved to Prairie View from Gas City. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Gas City, a housewife, and had worked at Cecil's Foods in Milford. Surviving are one niece, Mrs. Joe (Betty) Bothwell, Gas City, and one nephew, Frances Decker, Goshen. Graveside services were held ■>in Milford Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, with Rev. Michael Bratten, First Christian Church, Warsaw, officiating.

Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Saturday when the EMS was called to his home at 8:40 p.m. The EMS was called to a location on CR 29, south of US 6 at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Tanya Hoover, 25, 815 W. Douglas Road. Mishawaka, and David Massengale, 23. Wilhs Drive, South Bend, were taken to Goshen Hospital. Jason Hoover, 19 months old, Pinecrest Trailer Court, was taken to Goshen Hospital Sunday, after the EMS was called to his homeat 10:10pm,. Births SNYDER, Danielle Francis Mr. and Mrs David (Robin) Snyder, r 2 box 219-2, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Danielle Francis, born Wednesday, June 17, at 6:07 p.m. in South Bend Memorial Hospital. She weighed three pounds, 11' 2 ounces, and measured 16 inches long. Danielle Francis has a brother, Daric Allen, 14 months Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Gloria) Baier, Leesburg. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Snyder, Bristol. Maternal greatgrandmother is Agnes Wooster, Sarasota, Fla , and paternal great-grandmother is EdpaSnyder, Convoy, Ohio. < HARKLEROAD, Ryan Henry Mr. and Mrs. Larry CLinda) Harkleroad, r 1 Cherokee Road, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Ryan Henry, born Tuesday, June 23, at 8:44 a m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight-, pounds, one ounce, and measured 19' 2 inches long. Ryan Henry is -~fhe couple’s first child. / grandparents are

Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, was in charge of arrangements. . Volney Storey Volney Storey, 83, Shabbona, 111., died June 24. 1987. He was the father of Don Storey, Syracuse. He was born on October 12, 1904, in Shabbona, the son of DeForest and Jennie Storey. On October 28, 1932, he married Edessa Herrington in Ann Arbor, Mich. She survives. Storey attended Shabbona, schools and Mount Morris Col-° lege. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1927 with a bachelor of arts degree. He was very active in all Masonic organizations and served as grand commander of the Knights Templar of the state off Illinois from 1976 to 1977. He was a member of Shabbona Masonic Lodge 374, Freeport Scottish Rite, Rockford Tebala Temple, and was a 33rd Degree Mason. Surviving with his wife and son is another son, Bob of Las Vegas, Nev. ; one daughter of Honolulu, Hawaii; and three grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 29, in the Jacobson Funeral Home of Shabbona with Rev. Joseph Newton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shabbona. Franklin Grimes Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, in DeMoneyGrimes Funeral Home, Columbia , City, for Franklin James Grimes, 77, 703 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. He died Thursday, June 25, 1987, a ( t 4 p.m. at his home following an extended illness with cancer.

Mrs. Mary Lou Hartman, Richmond. and Alvin Henry, Hagerstown. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry i Lena > Harkleroad, Richmond. CRIPE, Dacy Elaine Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Susan) Cripe, r 2 box 2OC. Milford, are the parents of a daughter. Dacy Elaine, born Tuesday. June 23. in Goshen Hospital. ROVENSTINE. C. Austin Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Robin) Rovenstine, PO Box 341, Milford, are the parents of a son. Cassius Austin, born Thursday. June 25. at 2:24 p.m. in Mishawaka St. Joseph Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 20>4 inches long. Cassius Austin is the couple's first child. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Auer. Milford. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alan (Sandy) Rovenstine. Atwood. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Willard (Esther) Martin. Sarasota, Fla., and Lilly Auer. Milford. Paternal greatgrandmothers are Lillian Witham and Grace Rovenstine, both of Atwood. MOCK. David Kent Mr. and Mrs. Douglas (Jan) Mock, 72556 CR 133, Syracuse, are the parents of a son. David Kent, born Friday. June 26, at 9:38 a m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 5' 2 ounces, and measured 20’2 inches long. David Kent has a sister, Jacqueline Noel, one. Maternal grandparents are Betty Lawson, Syracuse, and C. D. Lawson, McAllen, Texas. The

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The son of Marvin and Bertha Mae (Prescott) Grimes, he was born in Pierceton on April 23, 1910. On April 19, 1942, he married Laura Virginia Hatten. She survives. r Grimes served in the US Army Corps during World War II and later owned Grimes Bait and Tackle Store in North Webster. He was a member of the North Webster American Legion Pyst 258 and the United Methodist Church of North Webster. Surviving with his wife are one son, Randy, Columbia City; -two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Emmert, Fort Wayne, and Amanda Grimes, Columbia City; one sister, Velma Cole, Battle Creek, Mich.; and two grandchildfen

. va3&.»» FOUR INJURED IN ACCIDENT — Bud Kirkwood. 10; Becky Harting, 14; Angela Martindale, four; and Carla Martindale, 23, all of r 5 box 97, Syracuse, were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday, June 26. at 11: 15 a.m. The accident occurred on SR 13, one-half mile south of CR 530E. The injured, all suffering minor bleeding to the face and arms, were taken to Goshen Hospital by Syracuse and North Webster Emergency Medical Services. Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department report Philip R. Smith, 25, 28895 Danielson, Elkhart, was north bound in a pick-up and jvas slowing for a vehicle in front of him which was going to make a right turn. When Smith slowed down, Carla Martindale's car, which was also north bound, struck the back of the Smith-driven truck. Damage to Smith’s 1981 Chevrolet truck was listed at up to $2,500 and upto $5,000 to the 1982 Mercury driven by Carla Martindale. $ Investigating the accident were Kosciusko County Sheriff's Officers Michael Hobbs and Rich Mikel and Indiana State Police Trooper Rex Orcutt.

paternal grandparents, Wayne and Arlene Mock, are both deceased. Maternal great-grandmothers are Edith Briney. Greenfield, and Helen Lawson. Duffield. Va. LANDRY. Brandon Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Steven (Kris) Landry, 257 North AnthonyStreet, Nappanee,, are the parents of a son, Brandon Douglas, born Saturday. June 27. at 11 p.m. in Elkhart General Hospital. He weighed seven pounds. 14 ounces, and measured 22 inches long. Brandon? Douglas Card Os Thanks

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He was preceded in death by two sons and one sister. “ • Rev. Leonard Kirlg and Rev. Hubert Miller officiated at the service. Burial was in the Washington Union Cemetery, north of Pierceton. Richard Cripe Richard Cripe, 70. 19 S. Bobwhite Road, Wildwood, Fla., died -Monday. June 29. 1987, in the Regional Medical Center. Leesburg. Fla., where he was hospitalized for two weeks. He had a heart ailment for many years. Cripe was born on July 22. 1916, in Goshen, and moved in 1978 to

is the couple's first child. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Douglas (Louise, Golden. Dewart Lake. Paternal grandmother is Sandy Landry. Plymouth. Maternal greatgrandmother is Beatrice Golden. Nappanee. FRANCIS, Jennifer Lynne Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. (Mary) Francis, 16 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter. Jennifer Lynne, born

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Florida He was married to the former Lila Dippon of Milford. She survives. He was a World War II veteran, served on the Goshen Police Department, was employed with the former Hettricks Manufacturing Co., and retired from Ivy Terrace. He was an avid golfer and a charter member of Maplecrest Country Club. Surviving with his wife are a brother, Ronald R., Goshen; and two sisters, Phyllis Branson and Norma Robinson, both of Elkhart’. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Ray Cripe, and a sister, Helen Huff Services and'burial were held in Florida

Sunday, June 28, at 2:43 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 21’ 2 inches long. Jennifer Lynne has a sister, Amy Elizabeth, 4’ 2 . Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Barbara) Stover, Leesburg. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. (Sue) Francis, Syracuse. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Juanita) Wales, Anderson.