The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1988 — Page 3

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 Admissions Reuben Paul Leazenby, P.O. Box 54, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Admissions Sandra Hawkins, P.O. Box 345, Milford THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Admissions Linda C. Weeks, 70383 CR 127, Syracuse Mary M. Evans, r 2 box 121, Syracuse Dismissals Reuben Paul Leazenby, P.O. Box 54, Syracuse FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Admissions Kurt Beer, box 517, Milford Betty B. Landis, r 2, box 128, Leesburg Dismissals Sandra K. Hawkins, P.O. Box 345, Milford Cathy R. Schmucker and infant daughter, r 2 box 35, Milford Lee A. Stewart and infant daughter, r 5 box 239, Syracuse SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Admissions David R. Haifley, 71571 CR 35, Syracuse Dismissals Kurt D. Beer, P.O. Box 517, Milford SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Dismissals Fred F. Personette, 612 Third St., Syracuse MONDAY, SEPT. 12 Admissions James R. Losee, 212 Mill St., Syracuse Eric Knight, 800 E. Greenhaus, Apt. 33, Syracuse KCH Friday, Sept. 2 Admissions Amy M. Baker, Milford

Obituaries

Correction In the obituary of Gary Ratliff, r 4, Warsaw, it was reported that he had died in his residence of a gunshot wound. Mr. Ratliff died at his home from an accidental gunshot wound. Mary White Mary Ellen White, 68, r 1, Etna Green, died Monday, Sept. 5; 1988, in Van Wert, Ohio, from injuries suffered in an auto accident. She was born July 10, 1920, in Etna Green, to James and Laura (Koffel) Heckaman. She was married July 10, 1937, to Robert O. White, who survives. Mrs. White was Etna Township cleric and a housewife. She was a member of Etna Green United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Kay Furfaro, Mishawaka, Mary Ann Bules, Etna Green, and Susie Holdread, Muncie; one son, Jim White, Syracuse; two sisters, Pearl Felter, Etna Green, and Wilma Dinkledine, Mishawaka; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held Saturday afternoon, Sept. 10, in the Etna Green United Methodist Church, with Rev. James Price officiating. Burial was in the Etna Green Cemetety. Memorials may be directed to the Multi-Township EMS. Ben Ferguson, Jr. Ben' R. Ferguson, Jr., 68, r 4 box 76-Cl4, Syracuse, died this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1988, at 5:55 a.m. in his home, following a five-month illness. Ban April 8, 1920, in Fowler, Ohio, he was the son of Ben R. and Estelle G. (Lynn) Ferguson, Sr. On April 27,1962 he was married to Mary H. Adams; she survives. Moving from Warren, Ohio, Mr. Ferguson had resided in Syracuse for three weeks. A retired carpenter with W. B. Gibson Company, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Warren, a member of the Carpenters Union Local #ll7 in Warren and served with the US Navy during World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Beth) Daugherty, Warren, and Mrs. Scott (Joan) Searfoss, South Bond; one son, Michael Ferguson, St. Joseph, Mich.; one stepson,' Thomas Hodgson, Syracuse; seven grandchildren.; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Thompson, Bowie, Md., and Beverly Shafer, Warren; and one brother, Harold Ferguson, Warren. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, m the Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home. -

Dismissals Mrs. Neal (Connie) Frantz, Syracuse, and infant son Saturday, Sept. 3 Dismissals Elizabeth K. Carter, Syracuse Sunday, Sept. 4 Admissions Kathryn M. Pearson, Milford Dismissals Mrs. James (Amy) Baker, Milford, and infant daughter Monday, Sept. 5 Dismissals Andrew S. Denney, Leesburg Tuesday, Sept. 6 Dismissals Kathryn M. Pearson, Leesburg Wednesday, Sept. 7 Admissions Beverly J. Carey, North Webster Thursday, Sept. 8 Admissions Judith A. Clayton, North Webster David M. Marty, North Webster Friday, Sept. 9 Admissions Kim Furnivall, Milford Joyce E. Garman, Leesburg Dismissals David M. Marty, North Webster Saturday, Sept. 10 Admissions Bret E. Nicholson, Milford Lisa D. Upson, North Webster Dismissals Mrs. Edwin (Judith) Clayton, North Webster, and infant daughter Sunday, Sept. 11 Admissions LeoF. Donahue, Sr., Leesburg Dismissals Mrs. David (Kim) Furnivall, Milford, and infant daughter - Joyce E. Garman, Leesburg

SR 13S, Syracuse, with Rev. 1 David Maish, pastor of the 1 Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be given to Kosciusko County Hospice. Wilber Rensberger L. Wilbur Rensberger, 80, r 2, Milford, died Thursday night, Sept. 8, 1988, in the emergency room of Michiana Community Hospital. He had been ill for three years. Born April 22, 1908, in Kosciusko County, he was the son of William Frank and Sadie (Ar- , cher) Rensberger. On Dec. 24, 1931, in Warsaw, he married Mary Blackburn, who survives. A lifetime resident of the area, he had worked at Coppes Kitchens, Nappanee, and Lehman Hardware. He had been an Elkhart County fire insurance salesman, a substitute mail route carrier and a cashier at B&B Restaurant. He was also a retired farmer and fortner owner of Standard and Gulf filling stations. He was a member of Turkey Creek Chruch of the Brethren and Knights of Pythias. Survivors include his wife, Mary Rensberger; two daughters, Mrs. David (Donna) , Widmoyer and Mrs. Glenn (Julia) Reed, both of Nappanee; nine grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sunday . afternoon, Sept. 11, in the Thomp- ; son & Yoder Funeral Home. ’ Burial will be in the Hepton Union ’ Cemetery. Cleo Frazier ’ Cleo J. Frazier, 83, formerly of Syracuse, died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7, 1988, in Fountainview Place, Goshen, where he i resided. He had been in failing L health for approximately 20 years. ’ He was born Feb. 24, 1905, in Nappanee, to Jesse E. and Maude , (Moneyheffer) Frazier. He was , retired from Penn Electric, * Goshen. 5 Survivors include one J daughter, Mrs. James (Delores) 1 Hayes, Syracuse; three sons, J Willard Frazier, Goshen, Lewis 1 Frazier, South Bend, and J Lawrence Frazier, Millersburg; ’ five grandchildren; four * stepgreat-grandchildren; one ’ sister, Mrs. Lelah Detwiler, War- ’ saw; and one brother, Dale ’ Frazier, New Paris. Services were held Saturday 1 morning, Sept. 10, in the Thompe son & Yoder Funeral Home, Napi. panee, with Rev. Mike Overpeck

Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Ray Bowen, 29, P. O. Box 288, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital Tuesday, Sept. 6, after the EMS was called to Bay Point Condominiums at 1:28 p.m. Rick Richardson, 24, r 1 lot 844, Cromwell, came to the fire station at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, but was not transported to a hospital. The EMS was called to a location on Maple Grove Street at 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. Vincent Barbera, 62, r 1, Milford, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Tim Schroeder, 19, r 2 box 296, Syracuse, was not transported Mike Mignery, 55, r 1 box 1022, Cromwell, was taken to Goshen Hospital Thursday, Sept. 8, after the EMS was called to EMS Lane 19, at 2:40 p.m. Sam Coquillard, 26, 72833 CR 29, Lot 3, Syracuse, came to the fire station at 11:09 p.m. Thursday. He was not transported to a hospital. The EMS was called to Dr. Jack Clark’s office at 5:09 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Jeff Streby, 17, North Webster, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Jose Vasquez, 26, address unknown, was taken to Goshen Hospital Friday, after the EMS was called to a location on Lake Street at 9:02 p.m. Ellen J. Grugel, 67, r 5 box 324, Syracuse, was taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital Saturday, Sept. 10, after the EMS was called to her home at 4:45 p.m. Harry Appenzeller, 90, 900 Greenhaus Apt. 7, Syracuse, was transported from Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, to Goshen Hospital Sunday, Sept. 11, at 8:38 a.m. Elane Hibshman, 44, r 4 box 436, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Monday, Sept. 12, after the EMS was called to her home at 7:08 a.m.

officiating. Burial was in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Clyde Rollins Clyde H. Rollins, 67, 1201 S. Martin St., Ligonier, died at 10:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, in Kenney Retirement Community. He was born Jan. 29, 1921, in Mount Sterling, Ky., and was married April 18, 1944, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Gertrude West. He was a machinist with Dana Corp., Syracuse, retiring in 1983, was a World War II Navy veteran, a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ and World War II Submarine Veterans. They moved to Ligonier in 1945 from Alburquerque. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Rollins; a son, Steven Rollins, Ligonier; two grandchildren; three brothers, Herman Rollins, North Webster, Kenny Rollins, Cromwell, and Eugene Rollins, Syracuse; two sisters, Irene Fisher, Cromwell, and Mrs. Ernest (Juanita) Felts, Syracuse. He was preceded in death by one brother and sister. Private services were held in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, with Rev. Lawrence Byrnes, pastor of Burr Oak Church, officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Noble County Heart or Cancer funds.

To our many Friends of KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, May we THANK YOU for the Love and Compassion you have given to us with the passing of our Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Fred Gilliam. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE EMS, SHERIFF and POLICE DEPT. ’s and REV. DENNIS WILSON. To the PALLBEARS, THE KOSCIUSKO COUNTY HIGHWAY BOYS, which were Fred's SPECIAL BOYS, a big THANK YOU. t ' To those who sent food. To the many for the Beautiful Flowers and the many Cards. To those who gave to the Winona Lake Brethren Church. THANK Fred has left us with the IDEALS OF LOVE, COMPASSION AND RESPECT FOR HIS FELLOW MAN. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Marguerite — Mike — Debbie And Carlye Gilliam

JONESUNDERGOES SIXTH OPERATION Former Milford resident Hoy Jones, now a resident of Ventura, Calif., is recuperating in a Santa Monica, Calif., hospital following a recent surgery — the sixth he’s undergone thus far this year. Jones has been experiencing complications from an unsuccessful hip replacement operation in January. Births CARBONEAU, Andrew Sinjon Mr. and Mrs. Damien (Ginger) Carboneau, r 2 box 511-C, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Andrew Sinjon, bom at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19,1988, while enroute to Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 3M ounces and measured inches long. Andrew Sinjon has a sister, Camerin Louise, three years old. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Barb Moore, Niles, Mich.; and Bill and MarCia Grover, St. Joseph, Mich. Paternal grandfather is Arthur Carboneau, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frost, Niles; Mr. and .Mrs. William Grover, Baldwin, Mich.; and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Bradley, Dowagiac, Mich. Paternal greatgrandparents are Mary Carboneau, Traverse City, Mich.; and Ben Robinson, Crystal River, Fla. SCHMUCKER, Alisha Dawn Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Cathy) Schmucker, r 2 box 35, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Alisha Dawn, born at 1:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, two ounces and measured 20V2 inches long. Alisha Dawn has two sisters, Amanda Laßay, four, and Amelia Faye, Maternal grandparents are Willie and Faye Thompson, Nappanee. Paternal grandparents are Melvin and. Mattie Schmucker, also of Nappanee. Maternal great-grandfather is Forrest Colluns, Woodland, Miss.

William E. Murphy William E. Murphy, 76, r 1, J Akron, died early Wednesday, Sept. 7,1988, in his home. He had been in failing health for 18 months. He was born March 7, 1912, near Kokomo, and was the son of John B. and Catherine (Hurlock) Murphy. On Jan. 26, 1935, in Macy, he married Irene E. Linebrink, who died in 1972. He lived in the Akron communi- . ty for 49 years coming from Wabash. He was retired from the lumber and construction business. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Pauline) Sumpter, and Mrs. Richard (Peggy) Kelsheimer, both of Wabash; two sons, Paul Murphy, Akron, and Phil Murphy, Wabash; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Clesta ‘Shorty’ (Alice) Tullis, Silver Lake, Mrs. Grover (Mildred) Brown, Leesville, La., Mrs. Chester (Bondeline) Traver, Etna Green, Mrs. Ethel Bishop and Mrs. Bernard (Mary) Penn, both of North Webster, and Mrs. Marvin (Delores) Lawson, Wabash; and three brothers, James, Lee, and John E. Murphy, all of Akron. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one sister and two brothers. Services were held Saturday morning, Sept. 10, in the Foster and Good Funeral Home, Akron, with Rev. Randy Samuels of-

CLAYTON, Rebecca Leeann Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Judy) Clayton, r 2 box 133A, North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Rebecca Leeann, bom at 5:06 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9,1988, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She weighed nine pounds, ounces and measured 21 M> inches long. Rebecca Leeann has a brother, Bradley Eugene, 2% years old. Maternal grandparents are Brian and Doris Wall, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are David and JoAnn Clayton, North Webster. Maternal greatgrandparents are Ralph and Ruth Wall, Warsaw, and Leola Sullivan, Wabash. Paternal great-grandparents are Eldon and Louise Clayton, North Webster, and Dorothy Cumberland, Claypool. BAKER daughter Mr. and Mrs. James (Amy) Baker, Milford, are the parents of a daughter bom on Friday, Sept. 2,1988, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. FURNIVALL daughter Mr. and Mrs. David (Kim) Furnivall, Milford, are the parents of a daughter born on Friday, Sept. 9, 1988, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. UPSON daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ron (Lisa) Upson, North Webster, are the parents of a daughter born on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1988, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. STEWART, Janae Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Lee Anne) Stewart, r 5 box 239, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Janae Suzanne, born Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1988, in the Goshen General Hospital at 1:43 p.m. She weighed nine pounds and three ounces and measured 21 and one-fourth inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Jery Abbott, Dayton, Ohio. Paternal grandparents are Morris and Jean Stewart, Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandfather is George Herr, Indian Lake, Ohio. Paternal great-

ficiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. > Andrew Gilbert / .' ... ■■ Andrew Lee Gilbert, 40,1305 W. Vistula, Bristol, died at 2 p.m. Friday in Veterans Administration Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Goshen, and was the son of Walter and Bonnie (Butler) Gilbert. In 1980, he married Melinda Johnson, who survives. He had lived in Bristol for three years, coming from Syracuse, and worked as an auto mechanic. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War ans was a member of the American Legion, Bristol. Survivors include- his wife, Melinda Gilbert; two sons, Brice and Bryant Gilbert, both of New Paris; his father and stepmother, Walter and Mildred Gilbert, Syracuse; one sister, Mrs. Nina Theirer, Fort Wayne and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services and military rites were held Monday, Sept. 12, in the Syracuse Cemetery with Rev. Arnold Naff officiating. The Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. R AP H Y 457-2561

grandparents are Roy and Glenn Coplen, Plymouth, and Mildred Stewart, Rockville. Janae Suzanne has one brother, Scott, 12, and one sister, Meghann, nine. HEINTZELMAN, Bradley Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Darla) Heintzelman, 123 W. Orange, Cromwell, are the parents of a son, Bradley Allen, born Wednes-

Weight reduction clinic at GH

Goshen Hospital will prssent a weight reduction clinic, “Weight No More,” beginning Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. The clinic will meet for eight consecutive Tuesday evenings under the direction of Barbara Fierce, registered dietician at the hospital. Fierce will cover strategies in weight reduction and developing healthier eating habits. Physical

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THREE RECEIVE INJURIES — Three persons were injured in a van-truck collision Thursday, Sept. 8, at 12:49 p.m. at US 6 and SR 15, south of New Paris. David A. Swank, &, 208 Town Line Road, Ligonier, suffered a fractured arm when the van he was driving was struck broadside by a dump truck driven by John H. Anderson, 36, South Bend. Two passengers in the Swank vehicle, Floyd Miller, 40, Topeka and Joe W. Stutzman, 47,16829 CR 28, Goshen, also were injured in the accident. Miller sustained a back injury and Stutzman suffered contusions and abrasions. Both men, along with Swank, were treated at Goshen General Hospital and later released. Elkhart County Police report that Swank was eastbound on US 6, signaled and attempted to turn left on to SR 15 to go north. Anderson, who was not injured in the collision, was westbound on US 6 and crashed into the van, turning over and spilling the load of sand that he was transporting for Grose Excavating of Elkhart. The three passengers in the van told police that that the truck had a left turn signal operating before the accident. Anderson and a witness following him said he did not have a turn signal operating and that he intended to go straight west on US 6. Damage to the two vehicles was estimated at more than >12,000. (Photo by Scott DavidMNi) .

258 notices sent —

Delinquent tax sale Oct. 3

Patricia A. Brown, Kosciusko County Auditor, reported that lands and lots delinquent for nonpayment of taxes for the year 1988 and prior years will be sold at public auction for the discharge of taxes, interests, penalties and costs. The sale will be conducted by the county treasurer and will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3 in the basement meeting room of the Kosciusko County Justice Building in Warsaw. The legal notice for this sale is elsewhere in this issue. Brown said 258 notices of the sale have been, sent to owners of such properties, but because they

New Balance Athletic Shoe Show At Pilcher's s lO°° Off All New Balance Shoes — Including Special Orders — September 12-18 Saturday, Sept. 17 — 10 A.M.-4 Mr. Bill Kaniewski, a representative of New Balance, will be here Saturday to show the complete line of walking shoes and answer your questior s regarding exercise walking. . Men & Women's r Shoes Free Booklets On Exercise Walking . Z7 V Pilcher's Store Hours: V- Jws -= Mon.-Thurs. 9-6 . ' I « Fri. &Sat. 9-8 /V \l 1 5 Sun- 115 z \ -rV iA 457-3662 Located At: >■£< St. Rd. 13, SYRACUSE : I

Wed., September 14,1988—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

day, Sept. 7,1988, at 11:56 a.m., in the Goshen General Hospital. He weighed eight pounds and eight ounces and measured 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Jean Brown, Syracuse, and Halbert Brown, also of Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Mr. hnd Mrs. Roger Heintzelman, Cromwell. Paternal great-

Therapy Department, Goshen Hospital, will present two sessions on the importance of physical exercise and conditioning. They will also assist individual participants to formulate a realistic, personal conditioning program and exercise regime which they can use in their daily life as an adjunct to nutrition and diet adjustments.

have until the day of the sale to pay the delinquent taxes there will probably be fewer parcels actually sold. She said for the 1987 tax sale 597 notices were mailed and only 39 tracts remained for the sale. Some changes in the rules for this year’s sale were noted by Brown. In past years the original owners had two years after the sale in which to pay the taxes and redeem their properties. Beginning this year they have only one year. A person redeeming property after the sale must pay an interest charge of 12 percent

grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heintzelman, Syracuse. Bradley Allen has one sister, Heather Renea, three. WELLS daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis (Linda) Wells, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter born Friday, Sept. 9, in the Goshen General Hospital.

The first session of the clinic will be presented in Pepple Auditorium; remaining sessions will be presented in the Education Department of Goshen Hospital. Pre-registration is required and there will be a fee charged per person. For further information please contact the Education Department at 533-2141, ext. 1104.

on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser after the sale. In the past, lien holders were notified of tax delinquencies before the tax sale. They will now only be notified within 90 days after the sale. Brown said that courtesy information letters will be sent to major lending agencies prior to the sale with information on properties being sold. She added that the total value of properties being sold will not be available until sale day because most parcels will likely be redeemed prior to the sale.

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