The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 July 1989 — Page 3
Obituaries
Garland V. Myers Garland V. Myers. 65. r 1. Larwill. died at 4:35 a m. Tuesday. July 11. 1989, in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient one day. Bom May 28, 1924, in Etna Township. Whitley County, he was the son of John H. and Ina Miller Myers On August 15.1948. he married Joan W’. Werstler; she survives. Mr. Myers was a farmer and had worked with the section crew on the Pennsylvania Railroad and had also worked for Syracuse Rubber Products. He retired from Whitley County Highway Department in 1986. A World War II United'states Army veteran, he worked for the Graves Registration Corps in France. Belgium and Germany. Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons. Duane Myers. Big Lake. Galen Myers, Glenn Myers and Lester Myers, all of Larwill; one daughter. Mrs. Gary (Rebecca) Damron. Pierceton; six grandchildren; his mother. Ina Wolfe. Columbia City; four sisters, Wanda Nonemacher. Elkhart, Mrs. Kenneth (Gloria) Helbling, Dunlap. Mrs. Roy (Alta) Miller. Columbia City, and Mrs John (Judy) Latta. Pierceton. He was preceded in death by his fattier and one brother. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m. Friday. July 14. in Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Columbia City, with Rev. Don Poyser officiating Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. John A. Pettit Rev. Dr. John A. Pettit, 80. Winterport. Maine, died Sunday. July 2. 1989. in Orono Nursing
—— K 2 B aSaE? CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION — Syracuse Fire Department officials are investigating the cause of a fire that extensively damaged the home of Harold Stably, 301 E. Boston St.. Syracuse. Firemen were called to the home at 2:26 p.m., Saturday, July 15. When firemen arrived they found the living room and kitchen area, in front of the home, fully ablaze. Heavy black smoke and heat were emanating from the front of the home. The fire had caused the front and side windows and glass in the front door to blow out. Approximately 500 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire. The home sustained heavy fire damage to the living room and kitchen area. There was heat and smoke damage throughout the home. Stahly. who is confined to a wheelchair, was not at home when the fire broke out. but was at a home across the street. No damage estimate is available. (Photo by Ron Baumgartner)
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Home, following a lengthy illness. Born August 26, 1908. in Elkhart, he was the son of Archard and Maude Pettit. He was married to Margaret M. Smith, who preceded him in death. The Pettits had resided in Syracuse for the past 15 years. A 1925 graduate of Elkhart High School, he received a bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg in 1929. He attended Hammond Divinity School in 1930 and graduated from Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1932. His first assignment was as pastor of Lutheran Churches in Syracuse. Cromwell and Nappanee. After spending four years in missionary work for the United Lutheran Church of America in Puerto Rico from 1938-1942, he continued his education with a master's degree in Spanish from University of Chicago in 1944 and a PhD from the University of Illinois in 1955. He retired from Department of Modern Languages at Marietta College. Ohio, after serving as chair from 1955-1973. He spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in Columbia, South America. 1965-66. His survivors include two sons. Thomas A. Pettit, a Foreign Service officer for the Department of State, and Dr. John M. Pettit. Winterport, professor of speech communication at University of Maine , and four grandchildren A memorial service will be held in Syracuse sometime in August. Fred W. Gall Fred W. Gall. 82. 11094 CR 50. Ligonier, formerly of New Paris and Milford, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday. July 14, 1989. in Elkhart Hospital, where he had been a pa-
tient four days. Born June 28, 1907, in Nappanee. he was the son of Harley and Ella Lemler Gall. On March 27. 1929. he married Mary S. Weybright. who died June 22. 1985. In October 1985 he married Esther Kirkdorffer. who died February 20.1988. Mr. Gall spent most of his life in New Paris as a farmer, and was active in Farm Bureau .CoOp. His survivors include two sons. John E. Gall. New Paris, and Arthur J. Gall. Milford; two daughters, Irma C. Gall, Scalf, Ky , and Mrs. Wendell (Juva) Snavely, Ligonier; two stepsons. Larry Kirkdorffer. Milford, and Ronald Kirkdorffer. New Paris; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Steve (Marlene) Davis, Syracuse, and Peggy Lockwood. New Paris; 13 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; one sister. Elsie Whitehead; and his stepmother. Daisy Gall. Nappanee. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m Monday, July 17. in Bethany Church of the Brethren, with Rev. F Wayne Lawson, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in Baintertown Cemetery. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Betha.iy Church of the Brethren or the agency of the donor s choice. Martha Ettinger Martha M. Ettinger. 94. 200 Kenney Circle Dr.. Ligonier, died at 9:55 a m. Saturday. July 15. 1989, in Kenney Retirement Community, Ligonier. She was the mother of James E. Lough, Syracuse. Born May 15, 1895. in Ligonier,
she was the daughter of Morton C. and Thirza Prickett Pollock. On June 13. 1964, in Detroit, Mich., she married Marlin C. Ettinger. who died in 1970. A resident f Ligonier most of her life except for three years spent in Angola, she was a 1913 graduate of Angola High School and graduated from Tri State College, Angola, in 1914 with a degree in art. She was a retired school teacher and had taught in the Steuben County school system. She served two terms as city clerk-treasurer in Ligonier.
Hospital notes
Goshen TUESDAY. JULY 11 Admissions Karen M. Martin, r 6 box 100, Syracuse Loda G. Hughes, 47 N. Shore Dr., Syracuse Dismissals Frances B. Pifer, r 1 box 266 H. Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Admissions Paul A. Gross, r 2 box 57, Syracuse H. Merl Smith, P.O. Box 367, Syracuse Katrina Jean Schumm, r 3 box 196A, Syracuse Sandra K Hawkins, P.O. Box 345. Milford THURSDAY, JULY 13 Admissions Mary Van Dyke. 3236 Front St.. Syracuse Betty J. Cannon, 310 E. Williams St.. Milford Dismissals Katrina Jean Schumm, r 3 box 196A. Syracuse FRIDAY, JULY 14 Admissions Eleanor Grady, r 6 box 66, Syracuse Cynthia K Myers. 15497 US 6, Syracuse Dismissals Renae M. Warren, r 1, Leesburg SATURDAY. JULY 15 Dismissals Cynthia K. Myers. 15497 US 6. Syracuse, and infant daughter. Jessica Elaine SUNDAY. JULY 16 Dismissals Karen Martin, r 6 box 100, Syracuse MONDAY. JULY 17 Admissions x Lula Eirhart, Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford Dismissals Paul A.- Gross, r 2 box 57, Syracuse KCH MONDAY. JULY 10 Dismissals Marjorie E. Hamm. Leesburg Martha L. Hulse. Syracuse TUESDAY. JULY 11 Admissions Betty R. Price. Leesburg Dorothy L. Utter, Leesburg Dismissals John D. Godfrey, Leesburg THURSDAY, JULY 13 Admissions Dennis L. Owens. Syracuse Dismissals James L Barker. Syracuse FRIDAY, JULY 14 Admissions Charles H. Hensler. Leesburg Dismissals Julia S. Garza, Milford SATURDAY, JULY 15 Dismissals Charles H. Hensler, Leesburg Betty R. Price. Leesburg Dorothy L. Utter. Leesburg Kathryn M. Warner. Leesburg SUNDAY. JULY 16 Admissions Mary L. Mitterling, Syracuse
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two terms as Tri State College Alumni Association’s national secretary, and was a charter member of Rho Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. Mrs. Ettinger received the Distinguished Service Award from Tri State College in 1955. Surviving in addition to her son are one daughter, Marilyn Pattinson. Boca Raton, Fla.; three stepsons. Marlin H. Ettinger. Livonia. Mich.. Donald H. Ettinger. Royal Oak. Mich., and Bruce L Ettinger. Rochester, Mich : 10 grandchildren; 18
SYRACUSE YOUTH IN FORT WAYNE HOSPITAL William Cole, 14. son of Mr. and Mrs Harold Cole. Sr., 525 Main St.. Syracuse, underwent surgery Thursday. July 13. and will undergo further surgery on July--26. He would appreciate receiving cards from his friends. His address is: Lutheran Hospital. Pediatrics Ward. 3024 Fairfield Ave.. Fort Wayne. Ind. 46807. H. MERL SMITH UNDERGOES GALL BLADDER SURGERY H Merl Smith. P.O Box 236. Syracuse, is reportedly doing quite well following gall bladder surgery Thursday, July 13. in Goshen Hospital. Smith, who has been associated with Smith-Waldbridge Camp in Syracuse for many years, is expected to remain hospitalized until the end of this week. He is in Room 216. QUADRUPLE BYPASS SURGERY FOR SYRACUSE MAN Syracuse resident Dee Stiver is presently recuperating in the home of Enid Miller. North Shore Drive, following quadruple bypass heart surgery Tuesday. July 11. in St. Vincent’s Hospital. Indianapolis. He is reportedly doing as well as can be expected. It is advised he not have any visitors for a few days, but would then appreciate seeing his friends for short visits. TATMAN TO BB4IOVED FROM INTENSIVE CARE Syracuse T»wn ClerkTreasurer Mark Tatman is reportedly doing quite well after being transported to Lutheran. Hospital. Fort Wayne. Saturday afternoon. July 15. and may be moved today (Wednesday) from the intensive care unit. Tatman reportedly became ill on Saturday, falling and striking his head. His eyesight has now been restored, and he was able to eat a meal last evening (Tuesday). Doctors continue to run tests to determine the cause of his illness. Cards may be sent to: Lutheran Hospital. 3024 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne. Ind. 46807. FORMER SYRACUSE WOMAN SUFFERS FALL Former Syracuse resident Mrs. Byron Connolly, who has been visiting in the area from California. fell at the home of her granddaughter. Jennifer Hayden. Lake Tippecanoe, on Thursday evening. July 13 Mrs. Connolly underwent surgery for a broken kneecap and femur in Kosciusko CommunityHospital on Tuesday afternoon. July 18. and is reported in fair condition this morning (Wednesday). She is in Room 420-A. Births Jessica Elaine Mark and Cynthia Myers. 15497 US 6. Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter. Jessica Elaine, born at 3:41 a m. Friday. July 14. 1989. in Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, one ounce, and measured 19 3 4 inches in length. Jessica Elaine has one sister. Carmen Marie. 3. Maternal grandparents are Ervin Miller, Purvis. Miss., and Betty Kidd. Three Rivers. Mich. Paternal grandparents are Carolee Mathews. Bristol, and Steve Myers. Paw Paw, Mich.
great-grandchildren; one great-great-child; and one sister, Jeanette Holderness, Angola. She was preceded in death by two sons, one daughter and one sister Funeral services were held at 10 a m. today, Wednesday. July 19, in Orr Funeral Home. Ligonier, with Rev. Jerry Walden, pastor of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery. Ligonier. Memorials may be directed to
Maternal great-grandmother is Mary Davis, Goshen. Paternal great-grandparents are Aldred and Eileen Busz, Warsaw, and Russell and Mae Myers. Milford. DENTON son John and SoniamariDenton. r 4 box 145 D, Syracuse, are the parents of a son born Thursday. July 13,1989. in Goshen Hospital. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse EmergencyMedical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Adalaide Martin. 84. Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was taken go Goshen Hospital. Wednesday. July 12, after the EMS was called to the healthcare facility at 3:50p.m. The EMS was called to a location on Old Road 13A. two miles south of the County Line Road. Julie Schmahl. 20. r 1 box 205. Syracuse, was not transported by the EMS to a hospital. Lemnel Wicker. 88, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Thursday. July 13. The EMS was calledat 10:56a.m. The EMS transported Hulda Hermann. 97. Miller's MerryManor, Syracuse, to Goshen Hospital Thursday, at 10:56 a.m.. and was transported back to the healthcare facility at 3; 10 p>m. 1. Mary Van Dyke. 69. 631 Front St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after'the EMS was called to her home at 6:38 p.m., Thursday. Dennis Owens. 36. r 2 box 45. Syracuse, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital on Thursday after the EMS was called to his home at 6:40 p.m. Michelle Trammel. 26. r 6 box 42. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to a location on Harkless Drive at 1:29 am., on Friday. July 14. The EMS was called to SR 13 and Medusa Street at 2:46 p.m.. Friday. Charles Hapner. 75. P.O Box 102. Syracuse and Christopher Whitehead. 18. 729
OUR DEEPEST APPRECIATION To the neighbors for all they did to help our Dad and Mother until we arrived. To the E.M.S. for their quick response. To ouf family and friends for their visits, comforting words, cards and food. May God Richly Bless You. THE FAMILY OF JOHN E. GARDNER THANK YOU We would like to thank the Leesburg Community and the First Brethren Church of Milford, relatives and friends for the cards, food, prayers and their concern while our son was in the Parkview Hospital. God Bless You. TNI LOUH DAVIS FAMILY
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the Ligonier Public Library. Kathleen E. Albright Kathleen E. Albright. 74, formerly of South Bend, died at 12:01 a.m. Monday, July 17,1989. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. > Bom July 11, 1915. in New Paris, she was the daughter of Gust and Edna Stella Eckart Baker On June 28. 1950. in Mishawaka, she married Virgil J /Albright, who lied August 16.
North Huntington Street. Syracuse, were not transported to a hospital by the EMS. The EMS was called to the Noble/Kosciusko County Line Road and CR 1000 at 9:22 p.m.. Friday. Angela Gates. 18. r 2 box 373A. Syracuse, and Samantha Laughlin, 14. 9981 East CR 250 N. Pierceton, were taken to Goshen Hospital. Gerald Murphy. 67. r 1 box 526, Cromwell; Jennifer Murphy. 16. 11627 E. Wesley Ave . Arozoa. Colo.; and Rose Murphy. 67, r 1 box 526, Cromwell, were not transported to a hospital by the EMS. Guadalupe Salazar. 32. 700 Lincolnway, Ligonier, and Victor Masia.'lo6 Fulton St.. Ligonier, were taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to CR 50 at 4:23 a. m.. Saturday. July 15.
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1977. Her survivors include three sisters, Josephine Sellers, Syracuse, Jane Rex, White Pigeon, Mich., and Ellouise Leaders. Indianapolis Visitation hours will be today, Wednesday, July 19. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Forest G. Hay Funeral Home. 435 S. Ironwood. South Bend, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p m Thursday, July 20 Rev. Patrick Neff, pastor of Porter Baptist Church, Constantine. Mich., will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Harry Appenzeller Harry Howard Appenzeller, 91. Syracuse, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday. July 17. 1989. in Goshen Hospital. Born April 14, 1898. in Redkey, he was the son of William and Clara Bourman Appenzeller. On November 23, 1919, he married Bernice Schamp. who died in 1982. Formerly of Redkey. Mr. Appenzeller had resided in Syracuse since 1985 He was owner of Appenzeller's general store in Redkey for 45 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. His survivors include one son. Harry Appenzeller. Jr., Lake Wawasee; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren: and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 20. at 2 p.m. in Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Portland, where visitation hours will be from 12 noon until time of the service. Burial will be in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Muncie. Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Fund.
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