The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 September 1987 — Page 3

Obituaries

Anna Smedzuick Anna Smedzuick, 74, 215 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, mother of Henrick Smedzuick, Syracuse, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16,1987, in Elkhart General Hospital. Boni August 22, 1913, in the Ukraine, she was married to Pawel Smedzuick on August 22, 1945. They came to the United States in 1951. Her husband passed away on March 23,1966. A member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Goshen, Mrs. Smedzuick was a homemaker. Her other survivors include four daughters, Marie Smedzuick, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Leonard (Zenka) Edelman, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. John C. (Anna) Mason, Houston, Texas, and Lena Smedzuick, Goshen; three other sons, Petro Smedzuick and Nick Smedzuick, both of Goshen, and Paul Smedzuick, White Pigeon, Mich.; and eight grandchildren. A prayer service was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, followed by a 10 a.m. service in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church with Rev. Igor Zbotaniw officiating. Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery. L. Dean Hayward L. Dean Hayward, 58, 29388 CR 2W, Elkhart, brother of Theresa Fulton, Syracuse, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1987, in the emergency room of Elkhart Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Hayward was born August 19, 1929, in Fairfield. On September 7,1950, in Bremerton, Wash., was married to Wilma TmnUnfor cnrvivoc An equipment manager for Henkels and McCoy, Inc., Elkhart, he was a- US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Medina, Ohio, Masonic Lodge No. 058; Scottish Rite of Cleveland, Ohio; and the Tadmore Shrine Club, Cleveland. Survivors in addition to his wife and sister include one son, J. Charles Hayward, Elkhart; three daughters, Elaine Rodger, Foster City, Calif., Mrs. Dwight (Linda) Moudy, Wakarusa, and Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Mundroff, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; his mother, Irene Hayward, Rushville; one brother, Johnny Hayward, Indianapolis; and one

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Admissions Esther Dunning, PO Box 186, Milford Wanda Stoner, r 2 box 108, North Webster Dismissals Darla A. Ringler, 213 Brooklyn Street, Syracuse Roy F. Schultz, PO Box 48, Milford Kathleen L. Wolford and infant daughter, Hannah Joy, r 1 box 49, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Admissions James Hartshorne, 157 North Shore Drive, Syracuse Cecil R. Kauffman, r 2 box 46, Syracuse Connie Hackworth, 209 N. West Street, Milford THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 f" Admissions Marian F. Porter, r 2 box 225, Syracuse FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 Admissions Woodrow W. Free, r 1 box 260-B, Milford Tlitha Thompson, r 1 box 394, North Webster SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 Dismissals Cecil R. Kauffmann, r 2 box 46, Syracuse Syble K. Hiner, r 1 box 318, North Webster Connie Hackworth, 209 N. West Street, Milford SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Dismissals James D. Hartshorne, 157 North Shore Drive, Syracuse MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Admissions Walter Wuthrich, PO Box 487, Milford • Dismissals Marian F. Porter, r 2 box 225, Syracuse KCH TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 Admissions David J. Burkett, North Webster Dismissals Edward D. Hickman, North Webster

other sister, Mrs. Jack (Judy) Stephens, Milroy. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, with Rev. Robert Priest, pastor of the Wakarusa United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was held in Rice Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. - Mary C. Wagner Mary Cecilia Wagner, 65, 517 South Sixth Street, Goshen, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, s 1987, in Fountainview Place, Goshen. Born December 17, 1921, she was the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Miller) Dempsey. She married Richard I. Wagner; he survives. A native of Syracuse, Mrs. Wagner had been employed as a waitress in various area restaurants. Survivors in addition to her husband include two sons, Edward Wagner, Goshen, and William Wagner, Mishawaka; three grandchildren, two half brothers, Rodney McCreary, Milford, and William McCreary, Warsaw; and one half sister, Betty Dempsey, Mount Clair, Calif. Services for Mrs. Wagner were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. John Blosser officiating. Burial followed in the Baintertown Cemetery near New Paris. Lockie A. Wicker Lockie Alberta Wicker, 87, Greeley, Colo., mother of Cathryn Howell, North Webster, died Friday morning, Sept. 18, 1987, in Greeley, of an apparent heart attack. Born June 24, 1900, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of John and Della McGee. She had moved to Greeley from Fort Worth four years ago. Mrs. Wicker was a member of the Greeley United Methodist Church and had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Fort Worth. She was a seamstress for several years. Her survivors also include another daughter, Mary Ward, Greeley; one son, James Wicker, Fort Worth; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 Dismissals David J. Burkett, North Webster Virginia M. Snyder, North Webster THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 Admissions Glada F. Weaver, Syracuse FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 Admissions Scott A. Dausman, Leesburg Dismissals Brigido Alejandro, Milford Gladys A. Popenfoose, Leesburg SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 Dismissals Clarence R. McNeil, Pierceton ESTHER DUNNING UNDERGOES SURGERY Esther Dunning, Milford, underwent major surgery on Monday morning, Sept. 21, in Goshen Hospital. According to her husband, Rev. Richard Dunning, she was able to be up for a short while yesterday (Tuesday) and is Accepting visitors. Mrs. Dunning is a patient in Room 216. Syracuse EMS Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Richard Perkins, 63, 17343 Barry Kell, Granger, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 17, after the EMS was called to Kentucky Fried Chicken at 1:04 p.m. Jane Rathbun, 68, 1175 SR 24, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Thursday. The EMS was called to The Beacon Restaurant at 7:09 p.m. Joshua Stevens, six, r 2 box 34, Etna Green, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 19, after he was brought to the fire station at 6:22 p.m. The EMS was called at 6:45 p.m. Saturday to transport David A. Johnson, 26, r 2 box 524, Syracuse, from Kosciusko Community Hospital to Elkhart Hospital.

Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 21, in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth. Bette C. Stahl Bette C. Stahl, S 4, 22943 Ind. 119, Goshen, died on Friday, Sept. 18,1987, in Elkhart Hospital. Born September 19, 1832, in Milford, she was the daughter of Harvey Allen and lona Mae (Drudge) Hively. On December 30, 1953, she married Douglas Stahl. He survives. A member of the Women of the Moose, Mrs. Stahl had worked with her husband in their plumbing and heating business. Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Susan Faye Stahl and Mrs. Kendall (Tamara May) Derr, both of Goshen; one grandchild; her mother, lona Mae Drudge, Goshen; and a brother, Harry Hively, Elkhart. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Monday, Sept. 21, in the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Thomas M. Douglas, Franklin, Pa., officiating Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County. Lloyd Hunter Lloyd Hunter, 61, 4449 East Riverside Drive, Fort Myers, Fla., died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19,1987, in his home, following an extended illness. Born M y 9, 1926, in LaGrange County, he was the son of Clayton E. and Nina V. (Frick) Hunter. On December 24, 1946, he was married to Donna Ringler. She survives. A former- resident of Syracuse, he had moved to Fort Myers in 1961. Mr. Hunter was a US Army veteran of World War II and was employed as a construction worker. Survivors in addition to his wife include three daughters, Sherry Hunter, Mrs. Paul (Kathy) Mills and Mrs. Robert (Penny) Spinella, all of Fort Myers; three grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. LaVancha Inks, Floral Park, N.Y., Mary Renner and Areleah Snoberger, both of Ligonier, Helen Sylvester, Fort Wayne, Eleanor Price, Syracuse, and June Klausing, Illinois. Three brothers preceded him in death. Graveside services will be held

Rodney Hann, 28, r 2 box 50, Syracuse, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital on Saturday, when the EMS was called to his home at 9:30 p.m. Jeanette Ellison, 72,1041 North Perkins, Rushville, came to the fire station at 6:43 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, and was taken to Goshen • Hospital. The EMS was called to Oakwood Park at 2:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Mary Kathryan Kime, 80, r 4 box 286, Syracuse, was taken to Elkhart Hospital. Rodney Hann, 28, r 2 box 50, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Monday after the EMS was called to his home at 8:29a.m. Births COCHRAN, Craig Lee Mr. and Mrs. David (Cinda) Cochran, Indianapolis, are the parents of a son, Craig Lee, born at 1:31 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. He weighed nine pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Craig Lee has a sister, Krista, eight. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Pete Luttman, Elkhart. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Cochran, Indianapolis. STRODTMAN, Michael James Mr. and Mrs. James (Christine) Strodtman, r 3 box 640, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Michael James, bom at 1:09 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He weighed eight pounds, one ounce, and measured 21 inches long. Michael James is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Carolyn Michael, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Don and Nina Strodtman, i Loves Park, 111. Maternal greatgrandmother is Vai Loveless, Fort Wayne. Paternal greatgrandparents are Virgil and Gladys Sumpter, Missouri, and , Edwin and Doris Strodtman, Wisconsin. FERGUSON, Daniel Bruce , Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Jane) I Ferguson, r 2 box 81, Leesburg, are the parents of a son, Daniel Bruce, born at 6:36 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He weighed eight

at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Syracuse Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Syracuse American Legion. Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Hope Hospice Program of Lee County, Fla., or to the American Cancer Society. John J. Troxel John Jay Troxel, 48, r 1, Etna Green, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 1987, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Bom April 16,1939, he was the son of Warren Ward and Martha Mae (Swank) Troxel. On August 27,1971, in Bourbon, he was married to Karen Hawley. She survives. - A native of Nappanee and lifetime resident of the area, Mr.

From the Syracuse Police log — Car keys locked in trunk

The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Department: SEPTEMBER 16 7:26 a m. — A hurt dog was reported by a caller on Brooklyn Street 7:35 a m. — Call received concerning a ticket received 8:08 a.m. — Officer is requested by a caller who is receiving prank phone calls 3:40 p.m. — Caller reports employees at a business are parking in his drive way 6:09 p.m. — Guard at Vylactos reports there is an intoxicated person at the railroad tracks 10:39 p.m. — Noble County Police requested an officer to assist their officer at an accident on US 6 SEPTEMBER 17 12:03 a.m. — Officer is reto check on a caller’s neighbor. There may be a possible problem 7:34 a.m. — Request to contact a person at a business in reference to being locked out 11:43 a.m. — Caller wants to know who to call it there is a cat up a pole 12:53 p.m. — Theft reported by a caller

pounds, eight ounces, and measured 22 inches long. Daniel Bruce has a brother, Robert David, 3'/z and a sister, Sarah Jane, 3M>. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. David (Joyce) Nesbitt, New Richmond. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Julia) Ferguson, Warsaw. Maternal great-grandmother is Elnora Nesbitt, Lafayette. WISE, Shay Renae Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Wanda) Wise, West Germany, are the parents of a daughter, Shay Renae, bom at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in the US Army Hospital in Bremerhaven, West Germany. She weighed six pounds and measured 18% inches long. Shay Renae has a brother, Trenton Allen, 2>/2. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Sylvia) Lambright, Goshen. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Sally) Wise, Milford. Maternal great-grandparents are Ella Shively, Goshen, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fink, Templeton, Pa. Paternal great-grandparents are Charlotte Wise, Milford, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Eleanor) Stouder, Nappanee. The Wises’ mailing address is Spec. 4 Scott Wise, Box 6, Bravo Co. 2-66 Armor, APO New York 09355-6005.

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Troxel was a carpenter and a musician. Survivors in addition to his wife include one son, Jerry Warner, Mesa Vista, Ariz.; one stepson, Jamie Miller, Goshen; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl (Amber) Miller,■v-New Paris; two grandchildren; one stepgrandson; his mother, Martha Mae Troxel, Nappanee; two sisters, Mrs. Dick (Ina Mae) West, Syracuse, and Mrs. Eldon Bud (Mary Ellen) Miller, Bremen. Graveside services were held this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee, with Rev. Alvin Shifflett, pastor of the First Brethren Church, Nappanee, officiating. Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

1:56 p.m. — Officer is requested by a caller at a business 2:47 p.m. — Report received of a lost dog from North Shore, miniature poodle SEPTEMBER 18 6:21 a.m. — Subject came to the dispatcher’s office with keys found in a mailbox at a condominium 7:51 a.m. — Caller reports the restrooms at the railroad park are stopped up 10:26 a.m. — Request for information received about an accident 1:28 p.m’. — Caller requested iiiformation on the Just Say No program 2:51 p.m. — Report received of a disabled truck in the roadway by the stoplight and to report glass in the road on SR 13 7:38 p.m. — Prowler reported 9:09 p.m. — Caller requested to have an oxygen bottle filled 11:09 p.m. — Officer is wanted by a person in reference to battery SEPTEMBER 19 9:58 a.m. — Vandalism is reported at a location on Huntington Street. An officer is requested 10:44 a.m. — Caller reported the crossing gates at Pickwick

Cards Os Thanks I i We would all like to thank each! . and everyone of you for caring *about our family at the time of 11 I i the accident and at the death of | , ( our loved one. . 1 Your prayers, gifts of food, 1 I , Visits, flowers, cards and other! , remembrances were greatly ap-i I predated. ’> C God Bless You All. G ( i The Family Os C 1 i Pete Yoder 6 THANK YOU We want to express our deepest gratitude for the rapid response by the Milford Fire Department for our house fire. Their concern and caring were greatly appreciated. Thank you Firemen. Dale And Barbara Sorensen

W| MM « --' - - ESCAPES, SERIOUS INJURY — Seven-year old Milford resident Brent Berkeypile escaped serious injury when he entered the path of this 1977 Ford Mustang while riding his bicycle Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22. Berkeypile suffered lacerations to the back and was listed in good condition at Goshen Hospital this morning. The youth entered the path of Douglas Wolterman, 17, Milford, near the First National Bank of Milford at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. Wolterman was driving south on Main Street and was unable to stop in time to avoid the Milford youth, who had ridden from behind a parked car on the west side of the street. Berkeypile was transported to Goshen Hospital by a Milford EMS unit. The Wolferman automobile suffered up to >I,OOO in damages, while the bicycle was a complete loss. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

Road and East Shore Drive railroad crossing are down again and the crossing arm is bent 12:08 p.m. — Person came to the dispatcher’s office requesting the telephone company be called to report a telephone is not working 8:39 p.m. — Officer is requested on South Main Street concerning animal cruelty 8:53 p.m. — A possible property damage accident is reported 9:51 p.m. —. Caller reports there is a possible intoxicated driver heading toward Syracuse from the Syracuse-Milford Road it.ol p.m. Report of several possible intoxicated kijis in the area of The Frog SEPTEMBER 20 2:50 a.m. — Received a report of kids messing around a telephone booth at a business 10:34 a.m. — Caller requested to know if a person has been in an accident or incarcerated 6:11 p.m. — Report received of kids playing around the molasses plant 8:38 p.m. — Officer reported there is a car sitting in a No Parking Zone. The driver locked the

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keys in the trunk and is waiting for a set of keys 10:34 p.m — Mother reported her daughter left with her car and does not have a driver’s license SEPTEMBER 21 8:08 a m. — Lock out of a vehicle is reported on North Shore Drive, officer is requested 9:40 a m. — Elkhart County requested a telephone number for a person 10:32 a m. — Request received to deliver an emergency message to a person 11:43 a m. — Caller requested information from a police officer 1 43 p.m — Citizen’s Action Coalition reported they would be in town tonight 2:43 p.m. — Request received for a police report and caller said he would be in tonight 4:30 p.m. — Person came to the station for a copy of an accident report SEPTEMBER 22 8:04 a.m. — Caller requested information about practice shooting at the firing range 11:11 a.m. — Request received to know where to donate toys for the needy families at Christmas

2:19 p.m. — Business reported the state highway sign and pole has been damaged. 4:03 p.m. — Caller requested information on the picture fundraiser at the fire department 6:50 p.m. — Property damage accident reported at Wawasee Service Center 8:38 p.m. — A subject reported there is glass and wood in the road on North Shore Drive Syracuse Police hold handgun safety courses The Syracuse Police Department recently held three handgun safety courses for area businesses in appreciation of donations and other help given during the year. For those merchants and private citizens still wishing to participate in a course, Police Chief Robert Ziller announced that an additional course may be conducted next week. For more information or to register call the police department at 457-5333.

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