The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 April 1989 — Page 3

Obituaries

Robert Shively Robert E. Shively, 70, 108 Jasmine Court, Lake Placid, Fla., and r 4 box 234, Syracuse, died at 4:05 p.m. Monday, April 10, 1989, in his home in Lake Placid. 1 Born February 14,1919, in Napk panee, he was the son of Ulery J. I- and Nora Early Shively. He was r married to Mary E. Fisher; she I survives. A six-year resident of Lake Placid, he was a salesman for ° Wayne Hardware Co., Fort Wayne. He was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso. A graduate of Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio, he was a captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves and a veteran of World Warn. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Mrs. John (Barbara J.) Hoffman, Fort Wayne; three sons, R. P. (Pete) Shively, Goshen, Robert V. Fisher, Jr., Marietta, Ga., and David A. Fisher, Evansville; 10 grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Shively, Ashland. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Valparaiso. Interment will be Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Scott Funeral Home, Lake Placid, is in charge of arrangements. Edwin E. Miller Edwin E. Miller, 85, 1425 Greencroft Dr., Goshen, died at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 1989, in Goshen Hospital, shortly after admittance. He was born December 10, 1903, in LaGrange County. On December 24, 1924, in Middlebury, he was married to Marion Hostetler; she survives. A member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church, Sarasota, Fla., he retired in 1970 from farming. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Ronald Miller, Atlanta, Ga., Merrill Miller, Sarasota, Fla., and Lowell Miller, Goshen; one daughter, Mrs. William (Shirley) Haarer, Sarasota; 12 grandchildren; six brothers, Leroy Miller, Michigan, Harley Miller and Alvin Miller, both of Middlebury, and Elmer Miller, Ora Miller and Ralph Miller, all of Goshen; and five sisters, Elsie Nelson, Valparaiso, Emma Birkey, Kouts, Sadie Yoder, Syracuse,

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Admissions Tom T. Hamilton, r 2 box 488, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Dismissals Wilodean Tytler, r 4 box 354, Syracuse THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Admissions Goldie Hunnicutt, P.O. Box 8, Syracuse Nakia Shoemaker, r 2 box 212, Meadow Court,.Milford Dismissals Melinda A. Hlutke, r 5 box 97U, Syracuse, and infant daughter. Amber Joy FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Admissions Kelly Leer, P.O. Box 682, Milford Jerica L. Johnsorf, P.O. Box 543, Syracuse Dismissals Helen M. Baumgartner, P.O. Box 336, Milford, transferred to Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford Nakia June Shoemaker, r 2 box 212, Meadow Court Milford SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Admissions Adina Bernett, r 4 box 107, Syracuse Barbara H. Corbin, 107 N. Henry St., Milford Dismissals Kelly J. Leer, P.O. Box 682, Milford, and infant son, Johnny Cleo B. Stetler, 11458 US 6, Syracuse SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Admissions Virginia Barker, r 2 box 527, Syracuse MONDAY, APRIL 10 Dismissals Barbara H. Corbin, 107 N. Henry St., Milford, and infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Goldie Hunnicutt, transferred to her residence at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse KCH MONDAY, APRIL 3 Admissions Edna L. Yocum, Leesburg TUESDAY, APRIL 4 > Admissions Matthew A. Lemen, Syracuse

Mrs. John (Verna) Bickel, Goshen, and Mrs. John (Leola) Plank, Milford. He was preceded in death by a son, Truman, in February 1988; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Raymond and Clarendk. A family prayefr service was held at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, on Saturday morning, April 8, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Waterford Mennonite Church, with Rev. Del Glick and Rev. Sherman Kauffman officiating. Memorials may be directed to Mennonite Board of Missions or Greencroft Foundation. Joe P. Shock Joe P. Shock, 63, r 1 box 325, North Webster, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 1989, in his home of an apparent heart attack. Born October 15, 1925, in Syracuse, he was the sorfof Elmo and Florence Weimer Shock. On November 1, 1944, he was married to Betty Lou Morgan; she survives. A lifetime resident of the area, he had retired from Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, in 1987. A member and deacon of North Webster Church of the Brethren, he was also a member of North Webster American Legion and the American Motorcycle Association. He was a United States Army veteran of World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. David (Marsha) Miller, Warsaw, and Mrs. Larry (Melody) Clark, Converse; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Doris) Dorsey and Mrs. Harry (DeMaris) Miller, both of North Webster. One son, Blaine, preceded him in death in July 1975. / Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Ralph Smith and Rev. Paul Shrider officiating. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the North Webster Church of the Brethren building fund. Chris H. Lehman Chris Henry Lehman, 86, r 9, Columbia City, died at 7:05 a m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 Dismissals Edna L. Yocum, Leesburg THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Admissions Violette M. Tom, Leesburg Dismissals Matthew A. Lemen, Syracuse FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Admissions Louise H. Raber, Syracuse Karalyn J. Voorhorst, Syracuse SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Dismissals Louise H. Raber, Syracuse Catherine Stricklin, Leesburg Violette M. Tom, Leesburg' SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Dismissals Mrs. Paul (Karalyn) Voorhorst, Syracuse, and infant son Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Adelaide Martin, 84, P.O. Box 5, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse was transported to

CARD OF THANKS The family of ETHEL INSLEY wishes to thank all of the friends, neighbors and relatives who helped us during her recent hospitalization and passing. Your visits, by phone or in person; gifts of food and flowers; prayers and kind thoughts mean so much. ROBERT, STANLEY AND JEAN CARD OF THANKS To all who showed friendship, kindness and sympathy, thank you for your thoughtfulness and concern during our time of sorrow. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. * The Children Os Diana (Dee) Graber And Mr. And Mn. Frank DiGangi And Family

Saturday, April 8, 1989, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where he had been a resident for two weeks. Born April 11,1902, in Tremont, 111., he was the son of Carl S. and Louise Ertley Lehman. On August 9, 1923, in Berrien Springs, Mich., he was married to Dorothy Bernice Ringler .of Milford Junction. She passed away January 15,1974. A former resident of the Milford and New Paris areas, he moved to Kimmell and the Columbia City area in 1942. He was an auto mechanic at Trier’s Lincoln Mercury, Columbia City, for over 30 years. His survivors include six sons, Harold R., Charles E„ Kenneth L. and Ralph Lehman, all of Columbia City, Jack Lehman, Kissimee, Fla.’, and Larry D. Lehman, Plattsburg, N.Y.; six daughters, Dorothy Smith, Betty Anderson, Marjorie Judd and Ruth Trumbull, all of Columbia City,' Mary Marts, Cameron, Wis., and Linda Craig, Fort Wayne; 41 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Lehman, Pierceton, and Roy Lehman, New Paris; and one sister, Esther Welty, New Paris. Four grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, one greatgrandchild, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, in Demony-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City, with Rev. Phillip J. Blake, pastor of First Baptist Church Church, Columbia City, officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Compton Church Cemetery, near Columbia City. Thomas F. Monroe, Sr, Thomas F. Monroe, Sr., 69,1926 Belmont Ave., Elkhart, died Friday. April 7,1989, in the emergency room of Elkhart Hospital. He was the father of Thomas Monroe, Jr., Syracuse. He was born February 3, 1920, in Corinth, Miss. On August 8, 1945, in Minala, Ark., he was married to Sylvia Becker; she survives. He was retired from Taylor Products, following 29 years as a machinist. Surviving in addition to his wife and son are three grandchildren;

Goshen General Hospital after the EMS was called to the healthcare facility at 9:28 am., Wednesday, April 5. Leanne Leinsette, 17, 4 Fox» Run Dr.. Syracuse, was taken to Whitley County Hospital after the EMS was called to 135 Pearl Street, at 12:46 p.m., Wednesday. The EMS was called to Miller’s Merry Manor at 8:12 a.m., Thursday, April 6. Goldie Hunnicut, 89, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Perry Willsey, no age given, r 1 box 634, Cromwell, was not transported to a hospital by the EMS after they were called to his home at 2:08 a.m., Saturday, April 8. The EMS was called to SR 13 and Lynwood Drive, at 1:52 p.m., Saturday. Carol Phillabaum, 27, r 4 box 372C1, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Lova Barton, 66. 409 West Elm. Pierceton, and Merle Kyaler, 75, 507 South State, South Whitley, were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Adine Bernett, 89, r 4 box 107, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Saturday, after the EMS was called to her home at 5:29 p.m. The EMS was called to a location on South Huntington Street, at 5:41 p.m., Saturday. Chuck Magus, no age or address, was not taken to the hospital by tlfe

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one great-grandchild; three bothers, Neal Monroe, Mooresville, Barney Monroe, Indianapolis, and Harm Monroe, Elkhart; arraLpne sister, Mrs. J. W. (Lois) Blajr? Elkhart. He was preceded in death by one brother. Services viere held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, in Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, with Rev. William Ring, pastor of General Baptist Church, Brooklyn, Ark., officiating. Burial was in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. Ralph Clingaman Ralph D. Clingaman, 70, r 1, Lakes Estates, Warsaw, died of an apparent heart attack at 1 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 1989, in his home. Born June 14, 1918, in Wabash County, he was the son of Virgil and Vivian McColley Clingaman. On February 6,1938, he was married to Marylee B. Boswell, who passed away in 1988. Having moved to the Syracuse/North Webster area from Fort Wayne in 1962, he was a life insurance salesman, representing Midwestern United Life, Franklin Life and Life Investors Co. He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, and a former member of Syracuse Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his mother, Vivian Priddy, Elkhart; one daughter, Mrs. R. Richard (Marilyn) Atkinson, Kentland; two sons, Richard Clingaman, Niles, Mich., and Ronald Clingaman, Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; and one brother, Robert Clingaman, Sebring, Fla. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 12, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Richard Bunnell, pastor of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial followed in Syracuse Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church flower fund. Thurman Bumworth Thurman L. Burnworth. 70. North Webster, died of an apparent heart attack at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9. 1989, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. 11l

EMS. The EMS transported Brandon Brown, four weeks old. r 5 box 369, Syracuse, from Kosciusko Community Hospital to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, at 8:25 p.m., Saturday. Virginia Barker. 43, r 2 box 527. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Saturday, after the EMS was called to her home at 11:29 p.m. Howard Deardoff, 63, Miller's Merry manor, Syracuse, was transported from the healthcare facility at 7:09 a.m., Monday, April 10, to Goshen Hospital and back to the healthcare facility at 10:13 am. The EMS was called to the home of Zora Popenfoose, 81, r 2 box 469A, Syracuse, at 1:53 p.m.. Monday. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. Births J AGGERS, Heather Ashley Christina Jaggers. 601 Iriquois. Syracuse, is the parent of a daughter. Heather Ashley, born at 7:53 a m. Tuesday, Feb. 21. 1989, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds. 14 ounces, and measured 19'2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Tony and Linda Jaggers. Syracuse. Maternal ereat-

Born November 30, 1918, in LaFontaine, he was the son of Charles and Eva Jane Ervin Burnworth. On March 30,1951, he was married to Martha Wagoner; she survives. Having moved to Wai saw from Marion in 1956, he had retired from Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Albion Conservation Club and Grant County Coon Hunters Association. Survivors in addition to his wife are one daughter, Leslie Burnworth, North Webster; two sons, Gregory Burnworth, Winona Lake, and Jon Burnworth, New Paris; six grandchildren; one sister, Zelma Goldman, and two. brothers, Virgil and Clayton Burnworth, all of Marion. Two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 12, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Chester Reed officiating. Burial will be in North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital. Clinton Kilmer Clinton K. (Clint) Kilmer, 70, 521 Nicklaus Dr., Goshen, died at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, April 9,1989, in Goshen Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Born December 17, 1918, in Elkhart, he was the son of Rufus and Fanna (Ernest) Kilmer. On February 28, 1940, in Wabash, he was married to Isabelle L. Leonard; she survives. An area resident most of his lifetime, he was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments. He taught golf at Nappanee’s city course, assisted young people with golf improvement and repaired golf clubs in his home. He was employed at Winter Stamping, R & K Garage, Goshen Manufacturing, and retired following 40 years with the former Penn Controls, now Johnson Controls, Goshen. A member of Plymouth United Church of Christ, Goshen, he also wag a member of Maplecrest Country Club, Moose Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars, all in Goshen. He was a United States Army veteran of World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Keith L. Kilmer, Middlebury; two daughters, Mrs. Dion (Shari)- Nusbaum, Bristol,

grandparents are Florine Ravenscraft and Burke Jaggers, both of Rushville. Ruth Howard, Corona, Calif., and Lonnie Lewis, Little Rock, Ark. LEER, Johnny Lee Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Kelly) Leer, P.O. Box 682, Milford, are the parents of a son, Johnny Lee, born at 7:52 p.m. Friday, April 7, 1989, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 19'2 inches in length. Johnny Lee has a brother, Michael Christopher, three years old. Maternal grandparents are William and Bethel Barth, Milford. Paternal grandparents are Dean and Gloria Leer, Goshen. Maternal greatgrandmother is Bertha Wolf, Milford, and paternal greatgrandmother is Sabra Leatherman, Syracuse. CORBIN, Mary Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. John (Barbara) Corbin, 107 N. Henry St., P.O. Box 618, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, born at 3:04 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 1989, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, 7*4

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and Mrs. Craig (Pat) Zentz, Goshen; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; two stepgreatgrandchildren; three brothers. Carl C. Kilmer, Goshen, Orvil (Fritz) Kilmer, Milford, and Henry Kilmer, Syracuse; and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Hale, Goshen. One sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today. Wednesday. April 12, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Goshen, with Rev. Paul Koepke, pastor of Plymouth United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Maplecrest Memorial Fund or Elkhart County Heart Fund. Lucille Byrer Lucille Byrer, 74, 320 W. Main St., Warsaw, died at 9 p.m. Monday, April 10, 1989. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. Born December 10, 1914, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of Carl and Ethel Huffman Goshert. On November 13, 1936, she married Carl F. Byrer, who passed away March 24,1981.

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CAUSE UNDETERMINED — Milford firemen were called to CR 200W at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, to fight a structure fire. When firemen arrived at the scene, heavy smoke and large flames were pouring from the sides and back of a two-car garage, owned by Bill and Ethel Berkey. Fire Chief Jim Amsden reported that the cause of the fire is still undetermined but that at least 50 percent of the garage was destroyed. Firemen, along with owner Bill Berkey (with cane), are shown as they examine the aftermath of the fire. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

ounces, and measured 21‘2 inches in length. Mary Elizabeth has two brothers, Daniel Frank, six, and Andrew John, two. Maternal grandparents are William and Marjorie' Bennett. Fort Wayne. WESTFALL, Edward James Dr. and Mrs. John E. (Nancy) Westfall, 4600 N. Washington. Fort Wayne, are the parents of a son, Edward James, born at 8:10 a m. Monday, April 10, 1989. in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He weighed 10 pounds, one ounce, and measured 22'2 inches in length. Edward James has three brothers, John Edward II (Jack), seven, Robert George, five, and Joseph Daniel, three. Maternal grandparents ire Robert and Marjorie Troutman. Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Dr. George S. and Isabelle Westfall, also of Syracuse. Maternal great-grandmother is Mrs. James Perry, Fort Wayne. VOORHORST son Mr. and Mrs Paul (Karalyn) Voorhorst, Syracuse, are the parents of a son born Friday, April 7, 1989. in Kosciusko Community Hospital.

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Mrs. Byrer was a lifetime resident of the Warsaw area. Her survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Earl (Bonnie) Kammerer and Mrs. Wilfred (Betty) Wood, both of Leesburg, Mrs. Gary (Jean) Smiley, Warsaw, and Carolyn Shull, Mentone; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Dan (Dorothy) Martin, Fort Wayne. One brother preceded her in death Visitation will be today, Wednesday, April 12. from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Titus Funeral Home. Warsaw. Services will be held at 10:30 a m Thursday, April 13. in the funeral home with Rev. Harold Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Robert L. Cox Robert L, Cox. 68, r 4, Hoffman Lake. Warsaw, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, April 8. 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a one-year illness. He was a brother of Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Davis. North Webster. Born February 7, 1921, in Warsaw, he was the son of Everett W. and Hazel Grimes Cox. On December 7. 1946. he was married to Alberta Murphy; she sur-

Smoke Stoppers class offered

The Bowen Center is cosponsoring, with the National Center for Health Promotion, the nationally recognized program "Smoke Stoppers" for persons who want to stop smoking now. This program provides a safe and effective way of improving one’s health by discontinuing smoking. A free orientation program will be offered at the Warsaw Bowen Center on April 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. How the program works and its cost will be discussed. Jeannie Zehner of the Center for Heatlh Promotion is the instructor. The class will meet regularly on April 24, 25, 26, 27, May 4, 11 and 18 in the Bowen Center's library. All five senses are involved in developing new associations con-

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A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he retired in 1986 from Uniroyal, Warsaw, where he had been employed for more than 18 years. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Bourbon American Legion. He retired from the Atwood Volunteer Fire Department after 20 years of service. Survivors in addition to his wife and sister are one daughter. Mrs. James (Pam) Roberts, Pierceton; two sons, Robert Cox, Wichita, Kan., and Randy Cox. Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three other sisters, Mary E. Roush, Mrs. James (Charlene) Bradbury and Mrs. George (Vera) Wright, all of Warsaw; ‘and one brother, Donald Cox, Clearwater, Fla. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 12, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. John Bell officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, where military services will be conducted by Bourbon American Legion. Memorials may be directed to Parkview Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, Fort Wayne.

cerning smoking. These new associations, combined with a maintenance program, enable participants to stop smoking without the problems of weight gain or irritability. To register for the free orientation session, call 267-7169, or toll free, 1-800-342-5653 and ask for Community Services. Weapons export laws BONN, West Germany — The West German Cabinet approved legislation for a "drastic tightening” of controls on exports of chemical, biological and other weapons in the wake of several apparent illegal West German arms shipments to Libya and other Third World countries.

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