The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 June 1988 — Page 3

Obituaries

Eugenia Baldwin Eugenia Mae (Banghart) Baldwin, 69, 1408 Ventura Lane, Fort Wayne, died Friday morning, June 10,1988, in her home. Born Oct. 24, 1918, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Alva and Ethel (Aiken) Banghart. She was a resident of Fort Wayne since 1944, and was employed with Supermarket Services for seven years. She retired in 1984. Survivors include her husband, John Baldwin; two daughters, Sandra Flotow, Fort Wayne, and Vivian Daler, Angola; eight grandchildren; one sister, Vivian Niles, Syracuse; and one brother, Norman Banghart, Warsaw. Services were held Monday, June 13, in Klaehn’s South Anthony Chapel, Fort Wayne, with Rev.. Jack Sorlie officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Stephen Freeman Stephen Freeman, Jr., 84, a professor emeritus of Purdue University, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 1988, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette. He had been ill and a patient there since April 26. He lived at 2741 N. Salisbury Ave., West Lafayette. He was born Jan. 7. 1904, in Wabash, the son of Stephen and Josephine (Walter) Freeman of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee. He was a 1920 graduate of Syracuse High School. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1925 and received his master’s degree in 1926 having completed a cooperative course with General Electric. He was a lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical and

Hospital notes

•> Goshen TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Dismissals Rickie L. Peterson, 70711 C.R. 29, Syracuse Gladys R. Gonderman, 72580 C.R. 133, Syracuse Mildred Elizabeth Frederick, 130 E. Boston, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Admissions Kegan Young, 901 Seventh St., Syracuse Robert L. Henson, r 1 box 15A, Milford Dismissals Robert L. Blue, r 1 box 628E, Leesburg Jacob Tusing, r 1 Leesburg Eugene Wilson, r 1 box 84, Leesburg Pauline A. Speicher, P.O. Box 217, Milford THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Dismissals Kelly M. Grady and infant daughter, Jessika Marie, r 2 box 543, Syracuse Fredrick M. Koeppel, 700 E. Greenhaus Dr., Apt. 66, Syracuse Hugh McCann, P.O. Box 84, Leesburg FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Admissions ' Esther J. Dust, r 4 box 70, Syracuse SUNDAY JUNE 12 Admissions Elva Miller, r 2 box 17-C, Milford

From the Syracuse Police log —

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The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments: JUNE 8 8:12 a.m. — Received a request to have someone pickup a dog found on Old Road 8 11:54 a.m. — Received a request for an officer to help locate a missing child in Enchanted Hills 1:28 p.m. — Request received to have someone remove two skunks from her yard on Lake Street 4:59 p.m. — A hit/skip report is received on East Chicago Street JUNEft 11:17 a.m; — Request received for an officer to check a door open at a residence 11:24 a.m. — Report received of a vehicle with a flat tire that has been parked uptown for over 24 hours JUNE 10 6:17 a.m. — Received a request wanting to know if there were any accidents involving a motorcycle 10:22 a.m. — Request received for the location of Papakeechie Estates

Electronic Engineers, and an honorary member of ATA Kappa Nu, a student honorary association for electrical engineers. He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Lafayette. On June 22, 1929, in Auburndale, Mass., he was married to Ruth Obermeyer, who survives. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Freeman; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Margaret Anne) Ulerich of Picayune, Miss.; three sons, Stephen Freeman 111, Ridgecrest, Calif., Dr. Mark Leslie Freeman, Menomonee Falls, Wis., and David Matthew Freeman, Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Margaret Freeman and Mrs. Lucy Kroh, both of Syracuse; and one brother, Dr. Joseph W. Freeman of Spring Hill, Fla. One son, John Alfred Freeman, and one brother, James B. Freeman, preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday, June 7, in the Soller-Baker Westside Chapel, West Lafayette. Burial was in the Syracuse Cemetery with Rev. Dr. James Kirk of Lafayette officiating at both services. « George P. John George P. John, 80, 1818 Holly Court East, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, June 9,1988, in Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen, where he was admitted May 17. He was born Oct. 30, 1907, in Millersburg, and lived most of his lifetime in the area. He was office manager for the former Honey Crust Bakery and retired as office manager of Goshen Sash & Door. He was a member of Plymouth United Church of Christ, Lions Club, and served as

Robert G. Hickman, r 1 box 157 L, Milford MONDAY, JUNE 13 Admissions Chelsey L. Jeckert, r 1 box 266X.3, Syracuse Carla L. Gibson, r 3 box 253, Syracuse Robert Wolfe, St., 300 John St., Syracuse Jenny L. Heckaman, P.O. Box 615, Milford Dismissals Robert L. Henson, r 1 box 15A, Milford KCH Monday, June 6 , Admissions Bobbie J. Kappler, Leesburg Andrew W. Miller, Milford Dismissals Larry D. Phillips, Syracuse Tuesday, June 7 Dismissals Andrew W. Miller, Milford Wednesday, June 8 Admissions Brian D. Kistler, Leesburg Thursday, June 9 Admissions Theresa Ann Baker, Leesburg Dismissals Brian D. Kistler, Leesburg Friday, June 10 Admissions Somsamay Phetyaso, Leesburg Dismissals Mrs. James (Theresa Ann)

8:40 p.m. — Request is received from someone at the railroad wanting to know if we could fill the train up with water at the depot 8:52 p.m. — Report receivedof • kids shooting off fireworks on Benton Street JUNE 11 1:49 a.m. — Received a call from a person at a business reporting someone smashed a car window 1:59 a.m. — Report received of people throwing beer bottles out of a vehicle and turning the vehicle lights on and off at a business 12:33 p.m. — Received a call from a subject reporting he will be flying a plan low over Turtle Bay taking pictures 2 p.m. — Information is requested on renting cabins 10:14 p.m. — An officer reported smelling smoke near a business 11:35 p.m. — An officer is requested on Pixie Parkway where someone is outside a home JUNE 12 9:06 a.m. — Information is requested about a personal injury accident 10:38 a.m. — Sand is needed at a washdown location where gas £

a volunteer for Goshen General Hospital Red Coats and Meals on Wheels. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Darr, Syracuse; and two grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Martha Kurtz Martha M. Kurtz, 71, 413 Cross St., Goshen, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 1988, in Goshen General Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was ill six months. She was born Jan. 17, 1917, in Millersburg, and was a lifetime area resident. She was employed with the former Caswell-Runyan Co. and Proof Co. Survivors include five sisters, Frances Jones and Sabina Kline, both of Elkhart, Virginia Bissinger, Syracuse, Rubie Kurtz and Alyce Kurtz, both of Goshen. Services were held Tuesday, June 14, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Hardie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery, Millersburg, Minnie L. Napier Minnie L. Napier, r 2, Pierceton, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, June 13, 1988, in her home. She had been in failing health for three years. She was born Nov. 20, 1906, in Breathitt County, Ky., the daughter of Daniel and Malinda (Carpenter) Taulbee. In 1926, she married Charles Napier, who died in 1983. Survivors include one son, Edward Napier, Syracuse; one brother, Press Taulbee, Van Cleave, Ky.; one sister, Bess Stidham. Columbia City; six

Baker, Leesburg, and infant a daughter Bobbie J. Kappler, Leesburg Saturday, June 11 Dismissals Mrs. Vieng (Somsamay) Phetyaso, Leesburg, and infant daughter ARCH BAUMGARTNER’S CONDITION UNCHANGED The condition of The MailJournal Publisher Arch Baumgartner, a patient in Goshen Hospital, still remains unchanged as of this morning (Wednesday). He was admitted to the hospital on Monday, May 30. Cards and letters may be sent to him in Room 203. FLORENCE SCHULTZ UNDERGOES SURGERY Mrs. Roy (Florence) Schultz, Milford, underwent major surgery Tuesday morning, June 14, in an Indianapolis hospital. She reportedly came through the operation quite well. Cards may be sent to Mrs. Schultz who is in Room 217 West, 2 North, Indiana University Hospitals, 1100 W. Michigan, Indianapolis, Ind. 46223. JENNIE HECKAMAN remains IN INTENSIVE CARE Milford resident Jennie Heckaman was admitted to Goshen Hospital late Monday afternoon, June 13, after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Heckaman’s condition is

spilled from an accident 8:45 p.m. — An officer is requested on Pittsburg Street - 10:39 p.m. — Report received from a woman that someone stole her credit cards today at the beach JUNE 13 9:50 a.m. — Quaker Haven requested a speaker for career day 11:52 a.m. — Received a report of a possible problem at a landfill 1:50 p.m. — Report received of a minor property damage accident 2:27 p.m. — Received a report of a lost hand computer 3:47 p.m. — A resident on North Huntington Street requested an officer

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grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. ’ Services were held this morning (Wednesday) in the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Sarah Ann Shank Sarah Ann Shank, infant daughter of David and Andrea (Ritchey) Shank, Big Rapids, Mich., died June 4, 1988, in Mecosta County General Hospital. Survivors include her parents, David and Andrea Shank; her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Wendel Shank, Syracuse, and Rev. and Mrs; Thomas Ritchey, Cedar Creek, Texas; greatgrandparents, Mrs. Louis Schilling, Staceyyilje, lowa, Rev. and Mrs. William Ritchey, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Treva Shank, Goshen. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 8, in the Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids. Rev. Wayne Parker officiated at the service. C. Roy Spry C. Roy (Foxy) Spry, 78, North Webster, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 1988, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born April 10, 1910, in Etna Township, Kosciusko County, and was the son of Charles and Cora (Hair) Spry. On Dec. 19, 1938, he married Virginia VanCuren, who died in 1979. On April 16,1980, he married Maude Sharp who survives. He was a painting contractor

improving. She remains in the hospital’s intensive care unit. CONTINUING TO RECOVER FROM FALL Pauline Speicher, Milford, is now a resident in Lakeland Loving Care in Milford as she continues to., recover from injuries she sustained in a fall on Memorial Day. Mfs. Speicher’s address is PO Box 767, Milford. She would appreciate visitors. LEROY MILLER SUFFERS STROKE Leßoy Miller, Goshen, stepfather of Mrs. Bob (Ann) Brooks, Milford, was admitted to Goshen Hospital on Friday, June 10, after suffering a stroke. He is in fair condition at this time. Miller is in Room 306. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Connie Wheeler, 37, r 2 box 167, Syracuse, was transported to Goshen Hospital Wednesday, June 8, after the EMS was called to hyer home at 1:49 p.m.. The EMS was called to Branch Street, Syracuse, at 6:34 p.m., Thursday, June 9. Derek Timmons, two, 624 Branch St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Theo Thomas, 61, P.O. Box 433, Milford, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday, June 11. The EMS was called to a location on the county line road at 3:23 p.m. Sunny Fowler, six, r 1 box 88, Kimmel, was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle on Saturday, after the EMS was called to a location near the State Bank of Syracuse, Fish Hatchery Branch at7:slp.m. Jason Rizzo, 13, 3038 Bentley Lane, South Bend, was brought to the fire station at 7:51 p:m. Saturday. He was transported to a hospital by his parents The EMS was called to Pickwick Road and SR 13 at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, June 12. Theresa Hall, 21, 201 E. Union, Ligonier, and John Hall, 23,201 East Union St., Ligonier, were transported to Goshen Hospital. Donna Pettit, 23, 304 McClean, Ligonier and Kim Voelker, 32, 1506 Jefferson Ave., LaPorte,

and attended the Salem Community Church in Wilmot He also worked for many years with the North Webster Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Maude Spry; two sons, Larry Spry, Leesburg, and Greg Spry, Warsaw; two grandchildren;-two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Heleh Carr, North Webster. Services were held Tuesday, June 14, in the Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Charles Warner officiating. Burial was in the North Webster Cemetery. Bemis D. Stookey Bemis Dalton Stookey, 80, Naples, Fla., died Saturday, June 11,1988, in his home. He was born in Leesburg and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 181 F&AM, Leesburg. Survivors include one son, Rick Stookey, Naples; one sister-in-law, Marie Woodworth, Warsaw; and two granddaughters. Funeral arrangements were handled by Earl G. Hodges Funeral Chapel, Naples. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. Melvin Sumpter Melvin James Sumpter, two months and 16 days old, 601 E. Emeline St., Milford, died at 10:25 a.m., Friday, June 10,1988, in Goshen General Hospital, a victim of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He was born March 24, 1988, in Goshen, to James Michael and Loretta (Miller) Sumpter, Milford. They survive.

were taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to Pickwick Road and SR 13 at 12:28 a.m. Sunday. David Hunter, 20, 4917 N. Crest Dr., Fort Wayne, was not transported to a hospital after he was brought to the fire station at 12:49 p.m. Sunday. u Rick Rebber, 36, r 9 box 317, Warsaw, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital Monday, June 13, after the EMS was called to Dana Corporation at 11:56a.m. Lawrence Barbera, 92,7 Marsh Harbor, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday. Jill Miller, 33, r 4 box 38CA, Syracuse, came to the fire station at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, but was not transported to a hospital. Marmion Williamson, 67, r 6 box 46, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 10:37 p.m. Tuesday. Births SMITH, Michael Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Bryan (Diana) Smith, 4531 Morning Wind Place, Fort Wayne, are the parents of a son born at 7:40 a.m, Thursday, May 26 in Adams County Hospital, Decatur. He weighed eight pounds, eight ounces and measured 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Alex and Maria Lozano, Milford and paternal grandparents are Henry and Karen Smith, Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandmothers are Ana Maria Flores and Ramona Lozano, both of Elsa, Texas. Paternal greatgrandmother is Ann Rogers, Lafayette.

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Also surviving are ’one sister, Nicole Diane Sumpter, at home; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Iva Miller, Syracuse; paternal grandparents, James and Irene Sumpter, Milford; and paternal great-grandmother, Alice Sumpter, Milford. Services were held Monday, June 13, in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Louis H. Showers of the First Baptist Church, Goshen, officiating. Burial was in Island Chapel Cemetery, Milford. Robert K. Swanson Robert K. Swanson, 62, Jefferson Township, Whitley County, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1988, in Whitley County Memorial Hospital. He was born March 21,1926, in Chicago, the son of Helge A. and Anna E. (Frost) Swanson, natives of Sweden and Finland, respectively. He married Betty J. Jordon, who died, and later married Alverda Arnold, who survives. He attended school and lived in South Bend until he was 32, residing at his present address for 30 years. A World War II United States Air Force veteran, he was employed as a technological maintenance man at Magnavox, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge 1906, Columbia City, and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his wife, Alverda Swanson, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Diana) Kneller, Columbia City, and Mrs. William (Debra) Bremer, Indianapolis; three stepsons, Randall G. and Eddie L. Arnold, both of Columbia City, and Larry G. Arnold, Milford; five grandchildren; seven stepgrand-

Michael Joseph has one sister, Christina Marie, 6‘/ 2 brother Eric Lee, three. RYSE son Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. (Kimberly D.) Ryse, 17328 CR4B, Syracuse, are’the parents of a son born Saturday, June 11, 1988 in the Goshen Hospital. GRADY, Jessika Marie 1 Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Kelly) Grady, r 2 box 543, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Jessika Marie, born at 6:09 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 1988, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and measured 19 inches long. Jessika Marie is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Gary and Paula Mitchell, Valparaiso. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Jane Grady, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim and Virginia Mitchell, Muncie. Paternal great-grandmothers are Elizabeth Godshalk and Zelma Grady,both of Syracuse. BAKER, Michelle Lynn Mr. and Mrs. James A. (Theresa) Baker, r 1 box 642-B, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Michelle Lynn, born at 2:34 p.m. Thursday, June 9,1988, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 14V2 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Michelle Lynn is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Joseph and Rose Geletej, Parker- . ford, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Max and Mary Baker, Warsaw. Paternal greatgrandmother is Pauline Hyre, Winchester.

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children; and two stepgreatgrandchildren. Services were held Saturday, June 11, in the Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel, Columbia City, with Rev. Robert Hansen officiating. Burial was in Jefferson Chapel Cemetery. Neal C. Trammel Neal Charles Trammel, four, son of Jack and Michelle (Sherman) Trammel, r 6 box 42, Syracuse, died of an apparent drowning Sunday, June 12, 1988, in Traverse City, Mich. He was born Nov. 30, 1983 in Goshen. Survivors include his parents, Jack and Michelle Trammel; two brothers, Matt and Clay Trammel, at home; his grandparents, Phillip and Grace Sherman, Springfield, Ohio; Richard and Cindy Trammel, Syracuse; Garland and Marge Bennett, Collins; Jack and Grace Trammel, Redana; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barkley, Harbor Springs, Mich. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Eastlund-Harris Furieral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Donald Neely officiating. Burial will be in the Syracuse Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Wilbert Wallace Wilbert (Webb) H. Wallace, 65, r 2 box 152, Nappanee, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 13, 1988, in Fort Wayne Veterans Hospital where he was a patient two weeks. He was ill one and a half years. He was born Oct. 29, 1922, in East Liverpool, Ohio. He was married Dec. 20, 1968, to Dorothy Glenn. He was the owner of J&W Market in Wellsville, Ohio, moved to the Nappanee area in 1971 and retired as a sheet metal worker for Patterson Industries. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, a member of the Nappanee American Legion Post 154, Steel Workers of American Union, Liverpool, and transported the' Amish in the area. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Wallace; four sons, John Wallace, Columbus, William Wallace, Canton, Darrell Wallace, Evans City, Pa., and Donald Wallace, Wellsville; four daughters, Mrs. Wilfred (Betty) Messenger, New Waterford, Ohio, Joyce Wallace, Wellsville, Mrs. Jeff (Deena) Zeiger, Salinesville, Ohio, and Mrs. Willard (Alice) Rayl, East Liverpool; a stepson, Robert Holtzman, Wakarusa; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Terry (Betty) Slagle, Nappanee, Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Furney, Barbee Lake, and Mrs. LaVern (Kathy) Hochstetler, Milford; 16 grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Paula Wallace, a stepson, Timothy Holtzman, a sister, Edith Duke, and a grandchild. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m today (Wednesday) in the

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Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) in the funeral home with Rev. William Wickey officiating. Burial will be in the South Union Cemetery. Edwin H. Lejuste $ Private graveside services will be held Friday, June 17, in Milford Cemetery for Edwin Higbee Lejuste, 71. He passed away January 24, 1988, in Farmington Hills, Mich., where he resided with his wife, Carol. He was the son of Eugene and Louise (Higbee) Lejuste and the grandson of Edwin and Olive Higbee. Lejuste was born in the old Higbee family home on South Main Street in Milford on March 30, 1917. That home was built by his great-grandfather, Dr. Edwin Higbee, in 1862. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Carolyri Lejuste, Margaret LejusteKingsley, Gene Lejuste-Hudson; two granddaughters, Sara and Emily Hudson; two sons-in-law; two and sisters, Suzanne Donnelly, California, and Cynthia Bortz, Holly, Mich. Rev. Neal Hunt will conduct the services. The body was cremated. Stella Evoy Mrs. Stella (Ruch) Evoy passed away June 13, 1988, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, 111., after a brief illness. She was born on March 13,1921, to Samuel and Ida Ruch. She is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Karen Vahle of Springfield; three grandch ildre n ; t h ree greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Hilda Ruch, Milford, and Martha Ruch, Syracuse; and one brother, Russell Ruch, Milford. Services will be held this afternoon (Wednesday) -in Springfield. Brandon Stewart Infant Brandon Lee Stewart, r son of Jerry and Tammy (Ryman) Stewart, 69261 CR 17, New Paris, was stillborn at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1988, in Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend. In addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stewart, survivors include maternal grandparents, Larry and Jdnice Ryman, Milford ; paternal grandfather, Melvin Stewart, New Paris; paternal grandmother, Arneal Dillon, Nappanee; maternal great-grandmother, Lois Gilbert, Milford; maternal great- ’ grandparents, Don and Maxine Ryman, Nappanee; paternal great-grandmothers, Lucille Stewart, New Paris, and Irene Pippenger, Nappanee. Services were held Sunday, June 12, in Thompson & Yoder « Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Rev. Tim Barthalomew officiating. Prayer services were in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

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