The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 August 1987 — Page 3

Obituaries

Edwin 0. Troyer Edwin 0. Troyer, 83, Lake Street, Topeka, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 19, 1987, in his home. Death was due to an apparent heart attack. Mr. Troyer was the brother of Crist Troyer, Syracuse. A lifetime resident of LaGrange and Noble Counties, he was bom February 19, 1904. On January 26,1929, he was married to Mildred Emerson, who died in 1982. A member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka, he retired in 1983 as a carpenter with Troyer Construction. His other survivors include two sons, Lloyd Troyer, Ligonier, and Harold Troyer, LaGrange; one daughter, Betty Mclntire, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Art Troyer, Topeka; and four sisters, Nora Bender and Irma Troyer, both of Goshen, Ruby Leichty, Leo, and Elsie Bircky, Kouts. Funeral services for Mr. Troyer were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Maple Gjove Mennonite Church, Topeka, with Rev. Gene Troyer officiating. Burial was in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Orthopedic Department at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. Charles Reagan Charles A. (“Stubby”) Reagan, 52, r 1, North Webster, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1987, in the emergency room at the Kosciusko Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Born March 5, 1935, in Lebanon, he was the son of Oscar and Ethel Reagan. On May 20, 1967, he was married to Irene Marvin. She survives. He moved from Lebanon to the North Webster area 18 years ago and was a musician with a dance band. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of the Moose Lodge, Warsaw. Survivors in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Lonnie (Marlene) Rusteberge, Lebanon, and Mrs. Larry (Penny) Walker, North Webster; one son, Rickie Reagan, Lebanon; one stepson, Rex Likens, Lebanon; eight

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, AUG. 18 Admissions Renee E. Stiffler, r 5 box 34 Lendonway Terrace, Syracuse Ruth E. McClear, r 4 box 198A, Syracuse Dennis R. Polk, r 2 box 89, Leesburg Corinne Staples, PO Box 4, North Webster Dismissals Ervin E. Hughes, r 5 box 384A, Syracuse Johnny L. Davis, r 3 box 656, Syracuse Becky R. Mock, 211 S. Lake Street, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19 Dismissals Dorothy J. Collar and infant son, Jonathan E., r 4 box 170, Syracuse Bobbie J. Scott, r 2 box 181, North Webster Corrine Staples, PO Box 4, North Webster THURSDAY, AUG. 20 Admissions Eva Simison, 113 W. Portland Street, Syracuse Dismissals Betty J. Cannon, 310 E. Williams Street, Milford FRIDAY, AUG. 21 Admissions Cheryl Frazine, r 2 box 504, Syracuse Betty Wilson, r 2 box 6-A, Milford Dismissals Kathy M. Cole, r 5 box 133-A, Syracuse SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Admissions Sarah J. Coleman, 700 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse Irene Bliton, PO Box 241, Milford Dismissals William J. Bess, 304 Doland Street, Syracuse Cheryl L. Frazine, r 2 box 504, Syracuse

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grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and one brother, Jeff Reagan. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial followed in the North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition, where military graveside services were conducted. I Louis M. Kuilema Former Syracuse Trustee Louis M. Kuilema, 75, r 4, Syracuse, died at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1987, in the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had received internal injuries in an automobile accident which occurred Friday, Aug. 14. Born April 7, 1912, in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was the son of Fester Louis and Matilda (Moyer) Kuilema. On June 19, 1937, he was married to Jacqueline LaPari. She survives. A former salesman for a laboratory equipment company, he had moved from Indianapolis to the Syracuse area in 1965 and had owned and operated the Fish & Fun Resort, Syracuse, until his retirement in 1976. Mr. Kuilema served as Turkey Creek Township Trustee for four years and was a member of the Syracuse Masonic Lodge. Survivors in addition to his wife are one daughter, Jacqueline Necaise, Biloxi, Miss.; three sons, Peter Kuilema, Des Moines, lowa, Daniel Kuilema, Memphis, Tenn., and Douglas Kuilema, North Webster; six grandchildren; and one great-

Donald R. Hapner, 824 Chicago Street, Syracuse Edna C. Heckaman, r 4 box 216A, Syracuse * Dennis R. Polk, r 2 box 89, Leesburg SUNDAY, AUG. 23 Dismissals Renee E. Stiffler, r 5 box 34, Lendonway Terrace, Syracuse MONDAY, AUG. 24 Admissions Ariene E. Hall. 900 E. Greenhaus Drive 30, Syracuse Stanley Custer, 3 LaPoint Drive, Milford Steven Miller, PO Box 214, Milford Frances A. Bowser, r 2 box 176, North Webster Dismissals Betty Wilson and infant son, Matthew D., r 2 box 6-A, Milford Araline S. Harrison, r 2 box 36D, Milford KCH MONDAY, AUG. 17 Dismissals Susan C. Pederson, Milford THURSDAY, AUG. 20 Admissions Susan R. McClanahan, Syracuse SATURDAY, AUG. 22 Dismissals Susan R. McClanahan, Syracuse Ronald E. Helman, North Webster STANLEY CUSTER UNDERGOING TESTS Stanley Custer, 3 LaPoint Drive, Milford, was transported by the Milford EMS to Goshen Hospital Monday morning, Aug. 24. Custer had passed out three times and was immediately given oxygen upon the arrival of the EMTs. He has been undergoing tests, and it has been determined he did not suffer a heart attack. He will remain in the hospital at least a

grandchild. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse; the body was cremated. Memorials may be given to the Syracuse Fire Department. Frank J. Beer Frank J. Beer, 81, r 1 box 36, Milford, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1987. in Goshen Hospital, following an extended illness. Born September 18, 1905, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of Joel and Josephine (Gottas) Beer. On February 14, 1936, he was married to Ruth Graff. She survives. A resident of Indiana nearly all his life, Mr. Beer was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church, Milford, and was a retired farmer. Survivors in addition to his wife include three daughters, Mrs. John (Carol) Hurd and Mrs. Steven (Sandra) Frantz, both of Milford, and Mrs. Warren (Emily) Fisher, Jr., Nappanee; one son, Dale Beer, Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; a twin sister, Francelia Beer, Mansfield, Ohio; another sister, Hermine Beer, Mansfield; and four brothers, Robert Beer, Edwin Beer, Ben Beer and David Beer, all of Mansfield. One sister, Alma Beer, preceded him in death. Funeral services for Mr. Beer were held at 10:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Apostolic Christian Church, Milford, with the ministers of the church officiating. Burial was in the Milford Cemetery. Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Lakeland Community Day Care Center, Syracuse, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Ramon Pfeiffer Ramon B. Pfeiffer, 58, 16 Camelot Drive, Milford, died in his home at 10:15 a m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1987, following a twoyear illness. Born April 7, 1929, in Wakarusa, he was the son of Ernest and Laura (Yoder) Pfeiffer. On August 30, 1984, he was married to Birdina Lambright. She survives. A lifetime area resident, Mr.

couple more days to recuperate. His room number is 306. Syracuse EMS Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Kathy Cole, 27, r 5 box 123A, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Wednesday, Aug. 19, after the EMS was called to her homeat9:49a.m. The EMS was called to the Turkey Creek Township Assessor’s office at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday. Charlene Knispel, 56, r 4, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Ronda Stockland, 25, 213 Brooklyn St., Syracuse, came to the fire station at 12:13 p.m Thursday, Aug. 20. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. Grover Smith, Sr., 67, r 2, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Thursday. The EMS was called to his home at 1:20 p.m. The EMS was called to a location near the Shrimp Boat at 3:01 p.m. Thursday. Rainny Foy, 29, Warsaw, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Eva Simison, 78, 113 W. Portland St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Thursday, after the EMS was called to her home at 8:01 p.m. Matt Van Kirk, 18, r 1 box 45, Pierceton, was not transported to a hospital Friday, Aug. 21, after he came to the fire station at 12:42 a.m. Debra Glassburn, 24, 71099 CR 35, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Thursday, when the EMS was called to her home at 12:43a.m

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Pfeiffer was the owner/operator of the Wakarusa Feed Center from 1963 to 1983 and was a truck driver for Triangle Pacific from 1985 to 1986. He attended the Wakarusa Missionary Church. Survivors in addition to his wife include three daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Kathi) Myers, Syracuse, Mrs. Dave (Jane) Richmond and Mrs. Mike (Barb) Cloud, both of Wakarusa; one son, John Pfeiffer, Sherwood, Ore.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Carla) Wisler, Wakarusa; two stepsons, Jim Yoder, Avon, Colo., and Michael Yoder, at home; 10 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; one greatgrandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Paul (Marcia) Brossman, Elkhart. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Wakarusa Missionary Church with Rev. David Dyck and Rev. Ron Phipps officiating. Burial was in the Olive West Cemetery. The Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements. ■ —- Memorials may be given to the Kosciusko County Hospice or Wakarusa Missionary Church. Marilyn H. Grush A summer resident of Oakwood Park, Syracuse, for many years, Mrs. Phillip (Marilyn) Grush, 56, 109 Wallace Avenue, Crawfordsville, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1987, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, following a brief illness. Born July 10,1931, in Crawfordsville, she was the daughter of Robert and Edna Harding. On July 12, 1953, she married Dr. Phillip E. Grush, a former Goshen resident. He survives. A member of the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church, Crawfordsville, Mrs. Grush was a member and past president of the Crawfordsville Art League, Tri Kappa Sorority, Phi Mu Sorority, the Auxiliary of the American and Indiana Optometric Associations and served on the board of Youth Services Bureau in Crawfordsville. She also served a? business manager for her husband, an optometrist in Crawfordsville. Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sandra) Adams, Bloomington, and Deborah

The EMS was called to 115 Oakwood Park, Syracuse, at 11:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Rodger Ludwick, 64, 2721 Fenwood, Houston, Texas, was taken to Goshen Hospital. At 11:04 a m. Monday, Aug. 24. the EMS was called to a location on US 6, west of SR 13. Audrey Frain, 64, 1962 By-Bee Court, Bitely, Mich., and Melvin Frain, 76, 1962 By-Bee Court, Bitely, Mich., were taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 at 10:19 am. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Robert T. Elliott, 66, 7144 North Olney, Indianapolis, and Barbara Karl, 54, 3528 43 Place, Hyland, were taken to Goshen Hospital. Russell Hickman, 28, r 4 box 306A, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Tuesday after the EMS was called to Dana Corporation at 9:41 p.m. Births HOERR, Theo Christoph Dr. and Mrs. Robert (Eva) Hoerr, 62 Curtis Street, Somerville, Mass., are the parents of a son, Theo Christoph, born at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, in Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass. He weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Theo Christoph has a brother, Matthew Jacob, two. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Irene Kish, Indianapolis. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Marguerite Hoerr, Milford. Paternal greatgrandparents are Theo and Naoma Beer, also of Milford. HURD, Danielle Christine Mr. and Mrs. Blane (Kathy) Hurd, 1101 D. Court Lane,

Grush, St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren; her mother, Edna Harding, Boynton Beach, Fla.; one brother, Robert Harding Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert L. (Sarah) Stivender, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Edith Harding, San Francisco, Calif.; and an aunt, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Lehman, Syracuse. Services for Mrs. Grush were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church, Crawsfordsville, with Rev. Wallace McDonald officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Crawfordsville Youth Services Bureau. Barbara Anne Shell Barbara Anne Shell, 63, Fairbanks, Alaska, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1987, in a Fairbanks hospital. She had been in failing health for several months. Born May 6, 1924, in Verona, Pa., she was the daughter of Clarence W. and Dora F. (Conner) Bumgardner. On July 27, 1940, she was married to Donald H. Harman, who died December

From the Syracuse Police log —

Report of a window peeker

The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments : AUGUST 19 5:17 a.m, — Officer is needed, concerning breaking and entering at a home 6:29 a.m. — Caller requested an officer on South Lake Street concerning a theft 1:08 p.m. — Property damage accident reported on South Huntington Street 2:29 p.m. — Report received of a property damage accident on East Main Street 6:33 p.m. — Woman called and reported someone drove through her yard on Pickwick Road 10:09 p.m. — Caller reported he had a window peeker AUGUST 20 1:26 p.m. — Caller requests an officer at an apartment complex

Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Danielle Christine, born at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Elkhart Hospital. She weighed 10 pounds, one ounce, and measured 21>/ 2 inches long. Danielle Christine is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Mary Ann Hendershot, Marion. Paternal grandparents are John and Carol Hurd, Milford. Maternal greatgrandmother is Clara Morris, Parkersburg, W.Va. Paternal great-grandparents are Agnes Hurd, Milford, and Ruth Beer, Milford, and the late Frank J. Beer COLLAR, Jonathan Everett Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Dorothy) Collar, r 4, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Jonathan Everett, born Monday, Aug. 17, at 4:47 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, five ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Jonathan Everett has a brother, Ryan Warren, three. Maternal grandfather is John Rudolph, Altoona, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Harley and Beatrice Carmichael, Fort Wayne, and Roger and Marge Collar, Columbia City. Paternal

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1, 1975. On January 17, 1981, she married Robert Shell. He survives. A resident of Warsaw for over 40 years, Mrs. Shell was a member of the Philalethia Literary Society, Beta Sigma Phi

to r jipfl AUTO PULLED FROM CENTER LAKE — This Lincoln Town Car was pulled from Center Lake at the boat loading ramp on North Buffalo St. in Warsaw at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The body of Helen L. Creighton, 72, of 1155 SR 25, Warsaw, was inside the vehicle, which had been submerged, according to Deputy Coroner John Sadler, for six or seven hours before it was discovered at about 6:30 a.m. Mrs. Creighton was the wife of Russell Creighton, who was co-founder of Creighton Brothers, large county farm and egg producing business. Authorities believe the death by drowning was a suicide because a handwritten note was found. (Photo by Glen Long)

3:21 p.m. — Report received of six boys and one girl trying to fight on Boston Street 5:36 p.m. — Caller reports there is an air boat running on the channel 8:49 p.m. — CBer reports there is a car sitting on a bridge on Pickwick Road and the man is fishing 11:03 p.m. — Caller requested an officer on South Harrison Street concerning a prowler AUGUST 21 9:14 a.m. — Caller reported there is a party going on at a home on South Lake Street 11:47 a.m. — Caller wanted information on food poisoning AUGUST 22 6:53 a.m. — Property damage accident reported on County Line Road at Maxwelton Golf Course 8:45 am. — Businessman needs to see an officer

stepgreat-grandmother is Laura Holmes, Columbia City. WILLIAMS, Jordan Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Melanie) Williams, 657 W. Market Street, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Jordan Tyler, born at 11:26 am., Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20>/ 2 inches long. Jordan Tyler is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Vernon and Vera Zurcher, Leesburg. Paternal grandparents are Leo and Beverly Williams, Nappanee. Maternal great-grandmother is Rachel Inniger, Berne, and paternal greatgrandparents are Dale and Lois George, Nappanee. COLE, Miles Robert Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. (Kathy), Cole, r 5 box 133A, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Miles Robert, bom at 10:51 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed five pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 18 inches long. Miles Robert has a brother, Jeremy Ray, seven. Maternal grandparents are John and Mary Mace, Ligonier. Paternal grandparents are Ray-

Wed., August 26,1987 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Sorority and the First Brethren Church, Warsaw. The Shells lived in Alaska for the past few years. Survivors in addition to her husband include two daughters, Mrs. David (Charlotte) Siegfried, Milford, and Mrs. Royce

5:58 p;m. — Property damage accident at the Pacer Station 9:47 p.m. — Caller reports what appears to be a fire on Kern Road AUGUST 23 4:19 a m. — Officer requests dispatcher contact railroad company concerning the gates being down on North Huntington Street 9:31 a m. — Caller requests an officer deliver a message 10:13 p.m. — Subject reports there is a red moped being ridden around a restaurant AUGUST 24 8:44 a m. — Street department informed the dispatcher that Henry Street from SR 13 to Harrison Street would be blocked for five hours 9:35 a.m. — Caller requested information on a yard sale permit 10:13 a.m. — Officer is requested at Main and Brooklyn Streets where a vehicle is on the

mond and Maybelle Cole, Casa Grande, Ariz. Maternal greatgrandmothers are Geneva Mace, Zephyrhills, Fla., and Marie Ruwersma, Kouts. Paternal great-grandmother is Vera Towers, Kentland. DROOK, Molissa Ashley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. (Angela) Drook, r 1 box 78W, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Molissa Ashley, born at 9:59 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 5% ounces, and measured 19 inches long. Molissa Ashley is the couple's first child. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Linda Mock, Inman, S C. Paternal grandparents are Woody and Connie Drook, Warsaw. Maternal greatgrandparents are Howard and Hilda Mock, and Lavon and Billie Davis, all of Syracuse. WILSON, Matthew D. Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Betty) Wilson, r 2 box 6-A, Milford, are the parents of a son, Matthew D., born Friday, Aug. 21, in Goshen Hospital.

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(Carolyn) Beigh, Claypool; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Maurice (Lois) Koher, Syracuse. No local service for Mrs. Shell was planned.

roadway 1:36 p.m. — Caller reports a theft 3:01 p.m. — Bad checks reported by a caller 9:19 p.m. — Report received of someone trying to get into a house on Boston Street, near the school AUGUST 25 8:07 a.m. — Party requested an officer on Lake Street, reference a theft 9:13 a.m. — LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department called to request the telephone number of a subject 10:43 a.m. — Caller requested the location of Humpty Dumpty Lane 4:35 p.m. — Subject came to the station requesting an officer 6:22 p.m. — Caller reports a car has been parked on Main Street since 3 p.m. today

Card Os Thanks CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Rev. Naff, Dr. Clark, the EMS quick response, the ladies' of the church for the food and the many cards and prayers and flowers during my time in the hospital for surgery and during my recovery. Goldie Ndwcomgi*

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