The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 November 1987 — Page 3

Obituaries

Jonas V. Yoder Services were held Friday/ Nov. 6, in Ammon .Hochstetlei*. residence near Nappanee for " Jonas V. Yoder, 84, r 1 box 100, Etna Green. He died in his home Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. Yoder was born on October 24, 1903, in Newton County, the son of Valentine and Sarah (Troyer) „ Yoder. On December 9, 1926, he married Nancy Slabaugh in Milford. She preceded him in i death on October 11,1986. A resident of the Nappanee- I Bourbon area all his life, he was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and a farmer. Surviving are four sons, Edwin ' J. and Ivan Y. Yoder, both of Etna Green, Melvin J. Yoder, Nappanee, and Elmer J. Yoder, New Paris; four daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Edna) Helmuth, Bremen, Mrs. Levi S. (Mary) Chupp, Etna Green, Mrs. Walter D. (Martha) Miller and Mrs. Lamar L. (Elizabeth) Hochstetler, both of Nappanee; 49 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; five stepgreatgrandchildren; one brother, Ivan Yoder, Nappanee; and four sisters, Mrs. Fannie Stull, Mrs. Edna Miller and Mrs. Erwin (Iva) Burkholder, all of Nappanee, and Mrs. Alma Miller, Milford. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Viewing was in the Jonas J. Yoder residence. Bishop Walter Schwartz, Wayne Helmuth, and William Chupp conducted the services. Burial followed in Graber Cemetery near Nappanee. Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements. } Zelma M. Summe c Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Foster & Good Funeral Home, Akron, for Mrs. Zelma Marie Summe, 85, Canterbury Nursing Home, Rochester. Formerly of 1314 Jackson Blvd., Rochester, she died at the nursing home at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1987. She was the sister of Mrs. J. T. (Margaret) Frost, North Webster. Mrs. Summe was born on February 28, 1902, in Franklin Township, Kosciusko County, the daughter of Orlando and Pearl (Blue) Meredith. On December 25, 1920, she married A. Lloyd Summe in Mentone. He preceded her in death in May 1965. She was a homemaker and school teacher, having taught in the Culver and Sidney school systems for a number of years, was a former member of the

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, NOV. 3 Admissions Grover Smith, r 2 box 175, Syracuse Dismissals Olive M. Betes, PO Box 8, Millers Merry Manor, Syracuse Danae D. Whetten, r 5 box 381 C, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 Admissions Ruth B. Hamman, PO Box 102, North Webster Dismissals Heidi S. Lovellette, 717 N. Huntington St., Syracuse THURSDAY, NOV. 5 Dismissals Grover N. Smith, r 2 box 175, Syracuse FRIDAY, NOV. 6 Admissions Doneva J. Maddux, r 3 box 252, Syracuse Brenda K. Renner, 14678 CR 52, Syracuse Dismissals Cheryl L. Smith and infant daughter, Ryan Lee, r 2 box 64, Syracuse Herbert E. Timmons, PO Box 148,301E. Prairie, Leesburg SATURDAY. NOV. 7 Dismissals Brenda K. Renner and infant daughter, Melissa Ann, 14678 CR 52, Syracuse William L. Weatherhead, 700 E. Greenhaus Drive Apt. 72, Syracuse SUNDAY. NOV. 8 Admissions Maurice R. Snyder, 118 W. Portland St., Syracuse Dismissals Mary B. Wiggs, r 1 box 365 North Webster MONDAY. NOV. 9 Admissions Ruth A. Cobbum, 512 S. Front Street, Syracuse Danielle F. Snyder, r 2 box 219-2, Leesburg Pamela K. Thornburgh, r 1 box 106, Leesburg

Rochester Home_hconomics Club, and memb/ofl the Grace United Methoqist CKurch, Rochester. She had earned her teaching certificate at Valparaiso University. A resident for 30 years of the Rochester area, she had formerly lived in the Burket and Akron areas. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Ladonna) Rader, Akron, and Mrs. Robert (Wanda) Birmingham, Boca Raton, Fla.; one granddaughter, Candace Rader, Akron ; and four greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Rev. Merlyn Cox officiated at the services with burial following in Akron Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Julia M. Reed Julia M. Reed, 86, Milford, died 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5,1987, in Goshen General Hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Reed was born in Elkhart on January 12,1901, the daughter of William and Agnes (Ponko) Mays. She was married to Robert G. Reed on September 18, 1918. He preceded her in death on April 28,1970. She had been employed in the offices of C. G. Conn Instrument Co. and Buescher Band Instrument Co., both in Elkhart, and in the Phend & Brown offices, Milford. She was a member of the Lutheran Evangelical Church of Goshen, a 40-year member of Kosciusko County Chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star, past matron of the Eastern Star, member of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club, Elkhart Bridge Club, American Legion Auxiliary • of Milford of which she was a past president, and Sigma Omega Sigma of Elkhart. There are no survivors. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. in White Funeral Home, 221 West Lexington Ave., Elkhart, with Rev. Paul Tinkel, pastor of Milford First Brethren Church officiating. Burial followed in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. An Eastern Star service was held at 9 p.m. Friday in Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at White Funeral Home. Lillie M. Warner Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, for Lillie M. Warner, 92, formerly of Syracuse. She died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1987, at 9:25 p.m. in Prairie View Rest Home, Warsaw.

Dismissals Maurice R. Snyder, 118 W. Portland Street, Syracuse KCH MONDAY, NOV. 2 Admissions Amos Poe, Leesburg Leora Small, Syracuse Evelyn Stiver, North Webster Dismissals Barbara Edwards, North Webster TUESDAY, NOV. 3 I Admissions Larry Schmidt, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 Dismissals Amos Poe, Leesburg FRIDAY, NOV. 6 Admissions Darleen Hammack, Leesburg Dismissals Leora Small, Syracuse SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Dismissals Larry Schmidt, Leesburg SUNDAY, NOV. 8 Dismissals Darleen Hammack, Leesburg STEVE MILLER UNDERGOES ANGIOPLASTY SURGERY Milford resident Steve Miller underwent balloon angioplasty surgery on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. Miller was released from the hospital on Saturday, Nov. 7. He is now home and is doing quite well. STAN CUSTER RETURNS FROM MAYO CLINIC Stan Custer, 3 LaPoint Drive, Milford, has returned to his home after spending two weeks in the Mayo Clinic. He underwent various tests to determine what has been causing him to pass out. Doctors have found the lack of salt in his body has been the main problem, along with a low quantity of blood and a disorder which constricts the flow of blood through the veuels.

Mrs. Warner was born in Wolf Lake on May 29, 1895, the daughter of Elias and Clara (Thomas) Gray. On December 22, 1911, she married Russell A. Warner. .He preceded her in death irw9s9. She was a homemaker and member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Surviving are three grandsons, Larry Warner, Wilcox, Ariz., Richard Warner, Middleburg, Fla., and James Warner, address unknown; one great-grandson, Jerry Warner, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; one great-great-grandson, Brian L. J. Warner, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; one sister, Ruth Tressler, Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews, all in the SyracuseWarsaw area. Preceding her in death were one son, Guy Warner, who died in 1971, three sisters, and two brothers. Rev. David Maish officiated at the services with burial following in Zion-Union Cemetery near Syracuse. Charles R. Sponseller Graveside services were held yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, for Charles R. Sponseller, 75, 1510 Berkeley St., Lansing, Mich. He died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987, at 6:10 p.m. in the home of his daughter in Lansing. He was bom in Etna Green on March 18, 1912, the son of Henry and Ruby (Bitting) Sponseller. On April 29, 1936, he married Catherine M. Auer. She preceded him in death in March 1977. Sponseller had resided in Syracuse until 1957 when he moved to Lansing. After retiring as an insurance broker he moved back to Syracuse. A few months ago, he moved back to Lansing where he resided with his daughter. He was a retired insurance broker, attended Milford 'First Brethren Church, and was a member of the Kosciusko County Masonic Lodge 418 F&AM and .Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sue) Buck, Lansing, Mich.; one granddaughter; and one brother, Robert O. Sponseller, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by one brother. Rev. Paul D. Tinkel, pastor of Milford First Brethren Church, conducted the services. _ Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, was In charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 1210 W. Saginaw St., Lansing, Mich. 48933.

With the addition of salt to his diet and medication, doctors are hoping Custer’s condition will improve within the next three months. 9 Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Mary K. Kime, 80. r 4-box 386, Syracuse, was taken to Elkhart Hospital Friday, Nov. 6, after the EMS was called to Oakwood Park at3:37a.m. The EMS was called to Dr. Jack Clark’s office at 4:15 p.m., Friday. Doneva Maddux, 71, r 3 box 252, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Ruth Olson, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Friday, after the EMS was called to the facility at 8:40p.m. Stanley Grimes, 62, r 1 box 138, Syracuse, was taken to a South Bend hospital Saturday, Nov. 7, after coming to the fire station at 3 p.m. ( The EMS was called to Gropp’s, SR 13S, Syracuse, at 4:34 p.m. Saturday. Maynard Yoder, 70, P.O. Box 235, Topeka, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Mildred Denzel, 84, r 3 Denzel Dr., Syracuse, was taken to Whitley County Hospital Saturday after the EMS was called to her home at 10:48 p.m. Ruth Cobbum, 82, 512 South Front St., Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to the Calvary United Methodist Church at 11:46 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The EMS was called to the stoplight by the Wawasee Bowling Alley at 3:36 p.m. Sunday. Sandra Flanagan, 40,72687 SR 13, Syracuse; Denise Cook, 27, r 1 box 226, Syracuse; Jason Blaton, 20, 742 South Huntington, Syracuse; and Jim Irish, 20, 742 South Huntington, Syracuse, were not transported to a hospital. Justin Carroll, 21, r 1 box 247, Warsaw, was taken to Goshen Hospital Monday, Nov. 9, after

Bette Coppes Cobb Bette Coppes Cobb, 57, formerly of Nappanee, died Sativday, Oct. 31,1987, after a short illness. She was born on November 19, 1929, to Waldo and Nellie (Ebeling) in New Paris. She had resided in Phoenix since 1970. On May 6,1977, she married Tom Cobb. He survives. Additional survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Mary) Wilson of Glendale, Ariz., Mrs. Jay (Cathleen) Robinette, Scottsdale, Ariz., and ValeneCoppes Maluyo, Haleiwa, Hawaii; two sons, David F. Coppes, Syracuse, and Charles Coppes, Glendale, Ariz.; four grandchildren; one sister, Alice Yeater Lamont, Aberdeen, Scotland; three brothers, W. WayneYeater, Seymour, Harold Yeater, New Paris, and John Yeater, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and her father' and stepmother, Waldo and Martha Yeater, Goshen. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Burial was in Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. Mary Ann Luensmann Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, for Mary Ann Luensmann, 64, 1970 Marion St., Dubuque, lowa, mother of Steve Luensmann, Syracuse. The services were at 10:30a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Farley, lowa. Mrs. Luensmann died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1987, in Middle Georgia Hospital, Macon, Ga., while on vacation. She was born on November 29, 1922, at Petersburg, lowa. The former Mary Ann Kluesner was married to Elmer J. Luensmann on February 6, 1946, at Farley. He preceded her in death on November 18,1972. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Suzy) Buelow, LaPorte, and Mrs. Tim (Lynn) Laugesen, Galesburg. Ill.; four additional sons, Tom Luensmann, Dublin, Ga., Phil Luensmann and Bill Luensmann, both of Dubuque, lowa, and Dan Luensmann, Worthington, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard Kluesner and Donald Kluesner, both of Farley. lowa. Ruth B. Hamman Ruth B. Hamman, 84, East South St., North Webster, died at 8:49 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1987. in Goshen Hospital. Death was unexpected. Mrs. Hamman was born on

the EMS was called to Colbin Tool at 3:45 p.m. Shelly Boyer, 16, r 1 box 269 D, Leesburg, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital after the EMS was called to Wawasee High School at 5:29 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Births PILGRIM, Neil Preston Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Caron) Pilgrim, 15 Field Flowers Court, The Woodlands, Texas 77380, are the parents of a son, Neil Preston, born at 3:18 a m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Northwest Medical Center, Houston, Texas. He weighed seven pounds, 15'i ounces and measured 20inches long. Neil Preston is the couple’s first child Cards Os Thanks

THANK YOU Family, friends and co-workers for your prayers, cards, flowers, and gifts while I've been recovering from surgery. They will long be remembered and appreciated. Bernice Knisley

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June 28,1903, in Warsaw, to Scott and Cora (Hill) Frush. On September 2, 1923, she married Albert E. Hamman. He preceded her in death in June of this year. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and member of the North Webster United Methodist Church and the North Webster Home Ec Club. Surviving are two sons, Albert Hamman, Jr., North Webster, and Richard Hamman, Rowlette, Texas; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Miller, Lafayette; and one, brother, Lloyd Frush, Lincolh, Mich. One sister preceded her in death. Services were held this morning, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. O. Rex Lindemood ofTiciating. Burial followed in North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be may to the Kosciusko County Heart Fund. N. Joann Wallstead Mrs. N. Joann Wallstead, 62, .Green Acres Trailer Court, r 7, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Nov. ' 4, 1987, at 1:45 p.m. in her home. She had been in ill health for one year. She was born on March 31, 1925, in Syracuse, the daughter of Arthur- and Elizabeth (Ulrey) Driidge. She married Phillip Wallstead on August 11, 1962, in Indianapolis. He survives. Mrs. Wallstead had been custom service representative for Armstrong Products and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and past member of the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Warsaw. Surviving with her husband are three sons, Nicholas A. Knoerzer, Lowell, Richard A. Knoerzer, Warsaw, and Phillip K. Wallstead, Baton Rouge, La.; one daughter, Jill Greer. Plymouth, Mass.; seven grandchildren; three brothers. Forest Drudge, Demotte, Eugene Drudge, Milford, and Thames Drudge, Indianapolis; and one sister. Mildred Finton, Pierceton. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in McHattonSadler Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Don Plank officiating. Burial was in South Pleasant Cemetery. Memorials may be to the Kosciusko Hospice Program. Dale A. Egolf Dale Allen Egolf, 44, Leesburg, died unexpectedly at his home early Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 1987.

Maternal grandparents are Jack and Ellabelle Carr, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Jane Pilgrim, Freer, Texas, and the late Carley Pilgrim. RENNER, Melissa Ann Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Renner, 14678 CR 52, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter. Melissa Ann, born at 10:06 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed five pounds, 14 ounces and measured 18 inches long. Melissa Ann has a

WE THANK YOU We have been overwhelmed by the love shown to us by our family, friends and neighbors during the illness and at the death of our loved one, Glen Pinkerton. Everything you have done for us j.s greatly appreciated. We want to give special thanks to Kosciusko County Hospice, The Hastings United Methodist Church, Milford Apostolic Church, Busy Homemakers Club. Nancy Zimmerman. Jesse Beer, Kathy and Kenney Foltz, and Tom Speicher. We love you all and are truly grateful for the phone calls, cards, flowers and gifts of money we have received. Mr*. Glen (Velma) Pinkerton, Dennis, Doralee, Beth And Eric Pinkerton And The Raymond Pinkerton Family

He was born in Warsaw on August 14, 1943, the son of Theodore and Mildred (Kinney) Egolf. Egolf was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He was employed as a machine operator in the bindery department at R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Co. Surviving are two sons, James K. and Keith Egolf, both of War saw; two brothers, Jim and Dan Egolf, both of Warsaw; one sister, Martha Egolf, North Manchester; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Egolf, Atwood. Services were held this morning, Wednesday, at 10 a.m. in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. John Bell officiating. Burial was in Harrison Center Cemetery. Lois C. Sand Lois C. Sand, 77, formerly of r 1, Leesburg, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987, at 11:45 a.m. in Mason Health Care Center. She was the mother of Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Richard W. Sand. The daughter of Stanley and Daisy (Beigh) Cluen, she was born on March 3, 1910, in Claypool. On December 31, 1928, she married Willis R. Sand in Warsaw. He survives. Mrs. Sand was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. She was a former employee of Kline’s Department Store for eight years and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Willis, who resides at Grace Village; two sons. Richard W. Sand and Donald A Sand, both of Warsaw; one daughter, Mrs. James (Marlene) Snyder, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren ; 1 4 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Opal) McGee, Texas City, Texas, and Mrs. John (Helen) Coleman, Key Heights, Fla. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services were held yesterday, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. in Chamness Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. J. Robert Fields and Rev. Robert E. Seitz officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Wilma Himes Beck Wilma (Himes) Beck, 89, r 1 box 280, Syracuse, died at 12:25 a m Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1987, irf Goshen Hospital. She was born in Cromwell on April 5, 1898, to Bert and Adaline (Huber) Himes. On April 15,1924, she married Charles G. Beck. He survives. Mrs. Beck was a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Syracuse Church

sister, Tresia Kay, 12, and a brother, Robert Shane, 10. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wayne (Luverne) Evens, Batesville, Ark. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Barb) Renner, Goshen Maternal greatgrandmother is Novella Caudill, Greencastle, and paternal great-

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of the Brethren and Ebenezer Ladies Aid Society. Additional survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harold E. (Caroline) Wilson, Milford; one son, Wilfred C. Beck, Tampa, Fla.; and four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. One grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, where services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Arnold Naff, pastor of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren, will officiate and burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Wilmot. Memorials may be made to the heart fund. James E. Sawyer James E. Sawyer, 59, 24025 Sunnyside Ave., Elkhart, formerly of Syracuse, died Monday, Nov. 9,1987, at 8:15 a.m. in the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born in Syracuse on November 14, 1927, to Lester O. and Clara E. (Burson) Sawyer. On May 1,1946, he married Hazel Coquillard. She survives. Sawyer moved to Elkhart 22 years ago from Syracuse and was a brick mason. He is a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Additional survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Sharon) Price, Syracuse; two sons,.James A. Sawyer, Syracuse, and Lester Sawyer, Elkhart; eight grandchildren;

Goshen Hospital schedules CPR courses this week

Goshen General Hospital is offering a Cardio-Puimonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course using the American Heart Associaton guidelines. The class will be Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Interested persons must be currently certified in CPR. The course will include demonstrations, a lecture on “The Art of Teaching,” participant presentations and critiquing. Upon successful completion of the course the participants will be certified instructors, eligible to instruct community CPR classes. To maintain certification, two classes must be taught each year. » It is necessary to register by Nov 11 by calling the education department of Goshen General Hospital, 533-2141, ext. 1104. Pre-

grandmother is Sarah Renner, o Indianapolis. 1< E SMITH, Ryan Lee Mr. and Mrs. Brad (Cheryl) a Smith, r 2 box 64, Syracuse, are L the parents of a daughter, Ryan a Lee, born at 8:04 a.m. Wednes- L day, Nov. 4, in Goshen Hospital, g She weighed eight pounds, 14 V

six sisters, Evelyn Wolfinger, Nappanee, Linda Woodward, Garrett, Doris Randolph, Goshen, Mary Frazer, Millersburg, Carol Ann Speicher and Ruth Sindel, both of Elkhart; and three brothers, Frank Sawyer, Nappanee, and Marion Sawyer and Arther Sawyer, both of Syracuse. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, where funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. Pastor David Haifley, pastor of Grace Bible Church, Syracuse, will officiate and burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery. > Thomas Alberding Thomas Alberding, 36, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Nov. 10,1987, at 11:52 a.m. in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, after being injured in a farming accident on September 12. Alberding was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Martha; one son, Bill, at home; two daughters, Melissa and Melanie, both at home; his stepmother, Donna Johnson, Columbia City; four brothers; and five sisters. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Services will be held there Friday at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the critical care unit at Parkview or the trust fund for the Alberding children’s education.

registration is required as class size is limited and a fee must be paid to cover the cost of materials that must be reviewed prior to the class. Professional CRP Course Goshen General Hospital is offering a Cardio-Puimonary Resuscitation (CPR) Course for Health Professionals* (RNs, LPNs, EMTs, paramedics, etc?), on Nov. 16 and 18,6-10 p.m. (must attend both evenings) in the education department at Goshen Hospital. Health professionals should be taught all the skills of CPR — single and two rescuer for adult and child, infant rescuor,. obstructed airway management for adult, child and infant, and the use of a pocket mask. The health professional must be aware of the EMS system in their communities.

ounces and measured 20 inches long. Ryan Lee has a sister, Erica, two years old. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shearer, Ligonier. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gail Smith, Big Lake. Paternal greatgrandmother is Vernice Stump, Wolf Lake.

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