The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 3

Obituaries

Forrest R. Rickel Forrest R. Rickel, 77, 428-B Silverwood Lane, Goshen, died at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1989. in Goshen Hospital, following an extended illness: Born September 26, 1911, in Silver Lake, he was the son of Mahlon and Stella Parker Rickel. On June 25, 1977, he married Dorothy Pollock; she survives. He retired in 1975 as supervisor for Northern Indiana Public Ser- • vice Co., and was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges in Goshen. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons. Richard Rickel, Eugene, Ore., and Robert Rickel, Denver, Colo.; one stepson, Paul Pollock, Syracuse; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-granddaughter; two brothers, Marshall Rickel, Warsaw, and Hubert Rickel, Clearwater, Fla.; and two sisters, Icel Harper, Warsaw, and Sue Leedy, Jonesboro, Ga. Funeral services were held at 11 a m. Wednesday, June 28, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. David Maish, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, officiating. Burial was in

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Admissions Linda A. Wuthrich, r 1 box 106. Milford Dismissals Theodore C. Pauls, 631 Front St., Syracuse WEDNESDAY. JUNE 21 Admissions Doris Couch, r 2 box 413. Leesburg Helen Gilmore. Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse Dorothy J. Genauldi. Syracuse FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Admissions Sylvia Reavis, P.O. Box 772, Milford Dismissals Linda A. Wuthrich, r 1 box 106, Milford SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Dismissals Kathryn Knisley, r 2, Syracuse MONDAY, JUNE 26 Admissions Mary E. Miller, r 2 box 172A, Milford Dismissals Larry E. Haviland. 72987 CR 29, Syracuse

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MCDONALD'S OPENED TODAY — McDonald’s'in Syracuse officially opened its door this morning (Wednesday) to customers. A special VIP Day was held Tuesday for those working on the restaurant’s construction, suppliers, officials of the McDonald s Corporation in Indianapolis and Chicago, as well as members of the Syracuse Town Board, Fire Department and Police Department. Approximately 100 persons attended this event. A crew/family party was held that evening with guest Mac Tonight. (■rand opening week is scheduled for July 3-8. Mac Tonight will be there at 5 p.m., Monday, July 3; and ribbon cutting ceremonies will be Saturday, July 8, with a Ronald McDonald show from 1-3 1 Shown in the photo Sally Cotton, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Board President, places her order. Behind the counter, back to front are Cheryl Kunce, Fawn Cooper, Tara Netherly, Melani Clayton, Tamy McGinnis (hidden), and Billie Heppner. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Memorials may be directed to the Elks Lodge. Nancy J. Patrick Nancy J. Patrick, 48, r 3, Ligonier, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, June 23, 1989, in her home, following an extended illness. Born February 8, 1941, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Harry and Ruby (McMullin) Bush. On January 1, 1959, in Wolcottville, she married Leon Patrick; he survives. Mrs. Patrick and her husband moved from Wolcottville to Ligonier 26 years ago. She was formerly employed at Carriage, Inc., Millersburg, and was a member of Salem United Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Tim (Janice) Lantz, Syracuse; two grandchildren; two sisters, Rebecca Nadeau and Mrs. Victor (Debra) Gray, both of Elkhart; and her stepmother, Ruhle Bush, Topeka. She was preceded in death by a son. Funeral services were held at 10 am. Tuesday, June 27, in Salem United Baptist Church, south of Rome City, with Rev. Mitchell Patrick and Rev. John

Walter F. Rhoads, r 2 box 303. Syracuse KCH MONDAY, JUNE 19 Dismissals Marian J. Barthel, Syracuse James L. Riggars, North Webster TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Admissions Paul M. Royer, North Webster FRIDAY. JUNE 23 Admissions Hazel M. Pace, Leesburg James L. Riggars, North Webster Erma A. Rowland, North Webster >.• SATURDAY, JUNE 24 Dismissals Paul M. Royer, North Webster FORMER MILFORD MAN RECOVERING FROM SURGERY Former Milford resident Eugene Felkner, who has resided in California for a number of years, recently underwent major surgery. He is reportedly recuperating at this time in a health care facility. Cards and letters may be sent to him at: Ramona Manor Con-

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Ward officiating. Burial was In Oak Park Cemetery. Ligonier. Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Noble County Cancer Society. George P. Wiegand, Sr. George P. Wiegand, Sr., 72, r 1, Leesburg, died at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a heart attack. Born October 7, 1916, in Logansport, he was the son of George and Mary (Wicker) Wiegand. On May 24, 1941, he married Joan Cary; she survives. Mr. Wiegand and his wife moved from Marion to Sechrist Lake, North Webster, in 1947. He retired from Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, in 1979. He was a member of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Syracuse, and Knights of Columbus, Warsaw. Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters, Mrs. Steven (Rose) Gesamanand Mrs. James (Mary) Horn, both of North Webster, Mrs. Joe (Janet) Miller. Leesburg, and Mrs. Dave

valescent Hospital, 485 W. Johnston, Hemet. Calif. 92343. EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Helen Gilmore, 87, Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse, was transported from Miller's Merry Manor to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 1:10 p.m., Monday, June 19. Jeanne Keener, 43. r 2 box 46C. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday. The EMS was called to the home of Becky Mock, 35. 206 W. Main St., Syracuse, at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 21. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. Helen Gilmore, 87, Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse, was transported from Goshen Hospital to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, on Wednesday, at2:l2p.m. The EMS was called to r 6 box 194, Wawasee Heights at 3:44 p.m., Wednesday. Eddie Zuniga, seven, r 6 box 178, Syracuse, was not talsen to a hospital by the EMS, but was taken to a doctor by his parents. Janice Torbet, 36, 400 S. Maple,

(Patricia) Barber and Mrs. Stephan (Theresa) WiegandSwihart, both of Bloomington; one son, George Wiegand, Jr., Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Simons, Mount Pleasant, Mich.; and three brothers, Andrew Wiegand. Pierceton, Fraunce Wiegand, Sarasota, Fla., and Lawrence Wiegand, New Braunfels, Texas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Veronica. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 26, in St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Syracuse, with Father Richard Urbine officiating. Cremation was held. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Kosciusko County Home Health Care or North Webster Emergency Medical Service. Harley A. Brock Harley A. Brock, 89, 8975 Apple Rd., Bourbon, died Thursday, June 22, 1989, in Bremen Health Care Center. He had been in failing health for more than two years. Born February 26, 1900, in

Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital, Wednesday,, after the EMS was called to her home at 10:44 p.m. The EMS was called to the Enchanted Hills Playhouse at 2:49 a.m., Friday, June 23. Sharon O’Boyle, 50, 244 N. Lawlor, Chicago, 111., was taken to Goshen Hospital. Gerald Williams, 53, 1320 S. Martin, Ligonier, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to a personal injury accident at 2:58 p.m., Friday, at SR 13 and South County Line Road. Jose Olague, 37, 1074 Benton St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 5:44 p.m., Friday. Shirley Owens, 43, r 5 box 24, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday, June 24. after the EMS was called to her home at 12:41 p.m. The EMS was called to the home of Mary E. Nickel, 65. r 3 box 151, Syracuse, at 8:32 p.m., Monday, June 26. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. Mary Gorman, 15, r 1 box 875, Cromwell, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 3:10 a.m., Tuesday, June 27.

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Bourbon, he was the .son of John and Eva (Monesmith) Brock. On February 16, 1925, he was married to Edith S. Marquart, who preceded him in death on January 22,1982. Mr. Brock retired from farming in 1965. He was formerly a member of Albright United Methodist Church, Bourbon, and after the closing of the church, he became a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Bremen. His survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Eleanor) Caplinger, Mishawaka, Mrs. Elmer (Bonnie) Lambert Brown, South Bend, Mrs. Charles (Thelma) Scott, Syracuse, Mrs. Herman (Jean-Ann) Artist, New Carlisle, Mrs. Ronald (Emilie) Huffman, Bremen, Mrs. Harold (Karen) Schmucker, Etna Green, and Mrs. Sid (Judy) Bobb, Plainfield; five sons, Arthur Brock, South Bend, Argil Brock, Bourbon, Ward Brock, Kannapolis, N.C., Max Brock, Rushville, and Rex Brock, Bourbon; 39 grandchildren; 51 greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lura Olesko, Nappanee. He was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in Bourbon First United Methodist Church with Rev. George P. Weister officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Bourbon Emergency Medical Service. Hattie M. Caudill Hattie Mae Caudill, 67, 2100 Frontage Rd., Warsaw, died at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, following a three-month illness. Born December 28, 1921, in Prestonsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of Jack and Hulda (Meade) Waddle. On November 1, 1956, she was married to William Caudill, who died April 3, 1988. Having moved from Ohio to Warsaw in 1970, Mrs. Caudill was a homemaker. Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Wanda) Allen, Syracuse; two sons, Homer Caudilk Elkhart and Dudlfey Collins, Floyd County, Ky.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Patrick, Warsaw, and Mrs. Omah Whitaker, Prestonsburg, Ky.; and one brother, Homer Waddle, Elkhart. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Visitation hours will be today, Wednesday, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, with Rev. Chad Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Paul E. Grile Paul E. Grile, 79, 3762 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had been admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke on Monday. Mr. Grile was born May 9,1910. in Portland. On April 17, 1943, he was married to Miriam Yeazel,

who die# in 1983. On October 1, 1983, he married Helen Conrad, she survives. Having moved from North Webster to Warsaw eight years ago, he was retired from Syracuse Rubber Products. He was a member of North Webster Church of God and Warsaw Masonic Lodge. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Jane Ann) Smith, Guam; three stepdaughters, Mrs. John (Carol) Baker and Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) Nelson, both of Kendallville, and Mrs. Jim (Linda) Adair, Goshen; two stepsons, Larry Hunter, Syracuse, and Robert Conrad, Troy, Ohio; several stepgrandchildren and stepgreatgrandchildren; and one brother. Ezra Grile, Muncie. Visitation hours will be Thursday, June 29, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, SR 13, Syracuse, where Masonic services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 30, in the funeral home with Rev. Steve Fouts. pastor of North Webster Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to North Webster Church of God.

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TWO INJURED — .Milford EMS work to free Sylvia Reavis, 29, Milford, from her 1977 Oldsqiobile Cutlass, after a second vehicle, driven by G.T. Mitchell, 31, r 2 Leesburg, failed to stop at the intersection of CR 900 N and Old Road 15 south of Milford. According to police reports, Mitchell was westbound on CR 9OON when he failed to stop at Old Road 15, pulling into the path of Reavis who was northbound on Old Road 15. The two cars collided in the intersection and traveled northwest approximately 50 feet before coming to a stop in the yard of Ed Vanlaningham’s home. Reavis received chest injuries in the mishap and is listed in fair condition at Goshen General Hospital. Mitchell was treated for clavical injuries and released. The accident occurred Friday, June 23, at 7:27 a.m. Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to each vehicle.

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DRIVER INJURED — Gerald L. Williams, 53, Ligonier, suffered abrasions to his upper leg/hip area following a motorcycle/car accident Friday, June 23. at 2:58 p.m. The driver of the car, Nancy S. Spencer. 33, Syracuse, was cited for failure to yield at a through highway. She was not injured. Williams was taken to Goshen Hospital by Syracuse Emergency Medical Service. The accident was at SR 13 and South County Line Road. According to Syracuse police, Spencer was driving a 1973 Chevrolet Nova west on the County Line Road and rolled through the stop sign at the intersection. The left front fender of her car hit the rear wheel of the 1973 Honda. Williams was traveling south on SR 13. After the impact the motorcycle skidded 85 feet. Williams was wearing a helmet. Damage to the car was estimated up to JI,OOO and up to $5,000 to the motorcycle. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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