The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 December 1987 — Page 3

Obituaries

Rwth A. Cobbum Services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, for Ruth A. Cobbum, 82, 512 S. Front St., Syracuse. She died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1967, at 2;05 p.m. in ~ Goshen Hospital. The daughter of Arthur and Emily (Priest) Thomas, she was bom on January 5, 1905. On August 4,1980, she married Lewis Cobbum. He survives. In 1951, she moved to Syracuse from Fort Wayne. She was a retired registered nurse and member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Oliver Cobbum, Syracuse, and David Cobbum, Stroudsburg, Pa.; and four grandchildren. Rev. David Maish and Rev. Kennard Robinson officiated at the service with burial following in Syracuse Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Lyman R. Stucky Lyman R. Stucky, 66, 1412 W. First Road, LaPaz, former Syracuse resident and brother of

Hospital Notes

Goshen TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Admissions Mabel V. Brake, r 4 box 357, Syracuse Helen Baumgartner, PO Box 336, Milford Dismissals Elizabeth E. Moser, 11880 CR 52, Syracuse Holly E. Archer and infant daughter, Melanie Joellen, r 5 box 316, Syracuse Tammy M. Akers, r 4 box 39, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 Admissions David P. Harwood, r 5 box 425, Syracuse

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By ARMINA SCHMUCKER Clinical Dietitian Kosciusko Community Hospital Keeping off unwanted pounds is never easy, but during the holiday season — with its calorieladen parties and festive meals — the task becomes even more difficult. To help weight-conscious individuals avoid the most common pitfalls of the season, dietitians at ARA Services, which serves 400,000 meals per day at 350 hospitals and nursing homes nationwide, preset the following helpful hints for staying slim throughout the holidays: • Pre-plan the meals: If you are planning to have a big holiday dinner, reduce your intake at other meals. • Reduce calories in traditional foods: Skim off fat from meat drippings before making gravy. Season vegetables with lemon juice or herbs and spices. Remove skin from turkey or chicken; also, roast the meat on a rack. Serve fresh fruit instead of a heavy dessert. If you do have dessert, take a very small portion. • If a buffet is served: Take one serving; refrain from seconds and avoid sitting near the table. ■ • Take time to set a beautiful

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Mrs. Lewis (Gwendolyn) Immel and James Stucky, both of Syracuse, died Wednesday, Nov. 25,1967, at 11:35 p.m. in his home. Stucky was born on January 21, 1921, in Berne, to Elmer and Gertrude Stucky who were long time , owners and operators of Stucky Furniture Co., in Syracuse. On November 24, 1943, he married Margaret E. Gilliom in Nap-“-panee. She survives. He retired in 1968 from Liberty Homes, Syracuse, and had lived in LaPaz since 1939, moving there from Syracuse. Additional survivors include a son, Richard L. Stucky, Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; and one additional brother, Ted Stucky, Lake Oswego, Ore. Funeral services were at 11 a m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in Welsheimer Funeral Home, South Bend, with burial in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Virginia Johnson Virginia E. Johnson, 69, #7, Leisure Living Apartments.

Duane L. Wiggs, r 1 box 570 W, Leesburg Dismissals Ruth Wolferman, PO Box 262, Milford THURSDAY, NOV. 26 Dismissals Susan B. Speicher, PO Box 395. Milford FRIDAY, NOV. 27 Admissions Cheryl Coy, PO Box 98, Milford Nina Allie, r 1, Syracuse Denice Calhoun, r 5, Syracuse Dismissals Duane Wiggs, r 1, Leesburg SATURDAY, NOV. 28 Dismissals' Robert J. Davis, PO Box 473, Milford

table: Even a low-calorie meal will seem like a feast when the table is decorated and the food is garnished creatively. • Avoid impulses: Keep holiday candies, breads, etc., out of sight. • If alcoholic beverages are available: Choose a low-calorie mixer such as club soda, water, tonic or diet soda. To avoid the alcoholic calories altogether, try club soda with a twist of lime. CPR doss to be held Dec. 5 The American Red Cross will be teaching a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) class December 5 at the North Webster Church of God from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, a Multi-Media First Aid class at the Red Cross office, 501 N. Lake St., Warsaw on December 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone wishing to enroll in either class should call 267-5244. Growing up You are only young once but you can stay imftiature indefinitely. — Chronicle, Odebolt, la.

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Milford, died at 4:35 a m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1967, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Born May 17, 1918, in Richmond, she was the daughter of Edwin L. and Hilda M. (Hasecaster) Johnson. A member of the First English Lutheran Church in Richmond, she had been a program director at the Richmond YWCA and had resided there until three years ago when she moved to Milford. She was a member of the Milford Senior Citizens. Her survivors include one sister, Betty Elliott, Syracuse; one brother, Harold Johnson, Richmond; and several nieces and nephews. _ _ '■ Private family services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. James Peper, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, Goshen, officiating. Burial was in the Syracuse Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society. Mildred M. Mead Mildred M. Mead, 70, r 5, Syracuse, died this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 4:20 a m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 29 Admissions Jane S. Haab, PO Box 277, Milford Dismissals Cheryl G. Coy and infant daughter, Alisha Diane, PO Box 98, Milford KCH MONDAY, NOV. 23 Admissions Larry Schmidt, Leesburg Jeanna Willard, Syracuse TUESDAY, NOV 24 Dismissal Dorothy Leesburg WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 Admission Jeffery Shepherd, Leesburg THURSDAY, NOV. 26 Admission Timothy Barrett, North Webster Dismissal' Jeffery Shepherd, Leesburg FRIDAY, NOV. 27 Dismissals Timothy Barrett, North Webster

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at her home. She had been ill for some time. She was born in Dowagiac, Mich., on February 28, 1917, the daughter of Frank and Pearl Sprague. On November 2, 1935, she married George Keller. He died in 1968. On October 5, 1979, she married George Mead. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Mead had resided at Dewart Lake for the past three moving from Plainwell, Mich. She was a homemaker. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Chad (Janet) Hand, Nappanee, Mrs. Jim (Judy) Mock, Syracuse, and Mrs. Karl(Sally) Kaufman, Leesburg; one son, James Keller, Dowagiac, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Gamble, South Haven, Mich.; three brothers, Lyle Sprague, Philadelphia, Pa., Morris Sprague and Bill Sprague, both of Benton Harbor, Mich. She was preceded in death by one brother. Friends may call tomorrow, Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Services will be held there Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. O. Rex Lindemood, pastor of North Webster United Methodist Church, officiating.

Pamela Metcalf, North Webster Jeanna Willard, Syracuse SATURDAY, NOV. 28 Admission Harold Smith, North Webster Dismissal Grace Vail, North Webster Births COY, Alisha Diane Mr. and Mrs. Alan (Cheryl) Coy, 401 South Main Street, PO Box 98, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Alisha Diane, born at 6:37 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Alisha Diane has a sister, Michelle, 16, and a brother Travis, seven. Maternal grandparents are Rev. Dale and Virginia Schertz, Remington. Paternal grandmother is Louise (Coy) Neer, Milford. CALHOUN daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ted (Denice) Calhoun are the parents of a daughter born Saturday, Nov. 28, in Goshen Hospital.

Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kosciusko County Hospice. Neil J. Farrell Neil J. Farrell, 69, Imperial Bonita Estates, Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, died Friday, Nov. 27, at 7:05 p.m. in his home. He moved to Bonita Springs seven years ago from Syracuse. He was born on May 30,1918, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to NeikK. and Edna (Havlin) Farrell. He retired from Pitney-Bowes as a service representative after 32 years. Survivors include his wife, Joanne, Bonita Springs; one son, Kerry J. Farrell, Indiana; one daughter, Jeannine Farrell, Thourofare, N.J.; two brothers, James Farrell, California, and Hugh Farrell, Norwalk, Conn.; and one sister, Marilyn Myers, Indianapolis. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Noy. 30, in Bonita Springs. Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Bonita Springs, was in charge of arrangements? Memorials may be directed to the Hospice of Lee County, 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 300, Fort* Myers, Fla. 33901.

Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Ruth Harmison, 82, Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Wednesday, Nov. 25, after the EMS was called to her home at 6:08p.m. John Cable, 18,929 King Arthur Trial, Cromwell, was taken to Goshen Hospital Thursday, Nov. 26, after the EMS was called to hishomeat2:l3p.m. Amanda Larue, seven, r 4 box 39A, Syracuse, was brought to the fire station on Thursday at 9:35 p.m. She was not transported to a hospital. The EMS was called to the home of Nina Allie, 74, r 1 box 2C, Syracuse, on Thursday, at 10:35 p.m. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to Thornburg Drugs at 8:37 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. Willard Fraizer, 63, 718 Baltimore St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital.

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