The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 September 1989 — Page 3

Obituaries

Phyllis M. Dau Phyllis M. Dau, 67, Fort Wayne, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 1989, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Bom August 17, 1921, in Winthrop, lowa, she was the daughter of Theren and Ella Helceso Barker. She married Jessie W. Dau; he survives. A 1939 graduate of Pierceton High School and a graduate of International Business College, Fort Wayne, she was a bookkeeper for The Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Dau was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, and also a member of Order of the Eastern Star 432, a 30-year member of Allen County Extension Homemakers Club, and had formerly been active in 4-H club work. Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, Bill E. Dau, Lake Wawasee; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Ralph Barker, Warsaw, and Harold Barker, Pierceton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Dr. Marvin Grooms officiating. Burial was in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

Hospital notes

Goshen WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 Admissions Amanda Phillips, r 2 box 220, Milford THURSDAY, AUG. 31 Admissions Jeanette E. Thornton, r 3 box 281, Syracuse Dismissals Carlie R. Steele, r 4 box 375, Syracuse, transferred to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse Harold F. Gehring, 14598 CR 52, Syracuse, transferred to Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 Dismissals Esther J. Dust, r 4 box 70, Syracuse SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 Admissions Nadena M. Laughlin, r 3 box 572, Syracuse Dismissals Helen H. Gilmore, transferred to her residence at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse

THANK YOU Thanks to the people who sent cards to our son, Billy, and the people who took us to the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. THE COLE FAMILY

THANK YOU Thanks to my family, friends, the Christian Church of Milford and especially Noble and Donna Fisher for the many cards, letters and prayers I received before and after my surgeries. Bob Bailey And Family

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Willard Leazenby Willard E. Leazenby, 63, formerly of Metzler Street, Nappanee, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1989, in Fountainview Place, Elkhart, where he had resided seven years. Born December 7, 1925, in Constantine, Mich., he was the son of Benjamin Franklin and Dora Fay Tusing Leazenby. A Nappanee resident most of his lifetime, Mr. Leazenby was a farmer. His survivors include two brothers, R. Paul Leazenby, Syracuse, and Ernest L. Leazenby, Constantine. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Millard, and a sister,- Gladys Stout. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Rev. Norman McVey, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Nappanee, officiating. Burial was in Island Chapel Cemetery, near Milford. Memorials may be directed to the Heart Fund. Virginia Bissinger Virginia H. Bissinger, 69, 400

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 Admissions Goldie Hunnicutt, Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse MONDAY, SEPT. 4 Dismissals Jeanette E. Thornton, r 3 box 281, Syracuse Births HANCOCK, Aubrey Marie Alan A. and Elaine Hancock, 5429 Wheel Estates West Dr., Indianapolis, are the parents of a daughter, Aubrey Marie, born at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 1989, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. She weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces, and measured

From the Syracuse Police Log —

Golf ball breaks windshield

From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal with: TUESDAY, AUG. 29 Enchanted Hills Patrol requested Syracuse Police attempt to locate a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle had shot a dog in the back in Enchanted Hills. The driver of the vehicle was believed enroute to Syracuse and armed with a 22 caliber rifle. Syracuse police checked around town as far as the Sleepy Owl and could not locate the vehicle. School officials contacted the dispatcher to find out who to talk to about getting caution signs on North Shore Drive regarding buses. The call was referred to the street department. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 It was suggested a caller check with his insurance agent to see if a report was needed after a golf ball broke a windshield.

Harkless, Syracuse, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3,1989, in her home following a brief illness. She was born January 7, 1920, in Millersburg. On September 10, 1942, in Warsaw, she married John C. Bissinger, who died June 8,1977. A lifetime area resident, Mrs. Bissinger was a graduate of Millersburg High School. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include two sons, John S. Bissinger, Syracuse, and Kevin Bissinger, South Bend; two daughters, Mrs. Kent (Stacia) Baskerville, Elkhart, and Kimberly Levernier, Milford; seven grandchildren; one brother, Edward Kurtz, Elkhart; and four sisters, Frances Jones and Sabine Kline, both of Elkhart, and Ruby Kurtz and Alice Kurtz, both of Goshen. She was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Kurtz, in June 1988. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Andrew L. Hardie, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Brown Cemetery, Millersburg. Memorials may be directed to Goshen Hospice Program.

20 inches in length. Aubrey Marie is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Milton J. and Alice Karesh, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Virginia Hancock, Vincennes, and the late Clyde Hancock. Maternal great-grandmother is Mildred Oie, Ponca City, Okla. ACTON, Michelle Rae Del and Lou Ann Acton, 1004 E. Market St., Warsaw, are the parents of a daughter, Michelle Rae, born at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 29, 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She weighed seven pounds, 11'2 ounces, and measured 21'2 inches in length. has a brother, Jeffery Allan, 4. Maternal grandparents are John and Julia Baker, Mentone.

The definition of conversion was requested by a caller. The dispatcher advised it was a person who does something with another person’s property without permission. THURSDAY, AUG. 31 During the early morning hours the dispatcher was notified there was a lady stranded at US 6 and SR 13. The town officer went to check. He reported a short time later he had the vehicle running and everything was all right. He was following the woman home to make sure the vehicle did not stall again. A person who was reported in the roadway, flagging down traffic. taken to US 6 and SR 13 by city police.

Diabetes class offered

Diabetes is the number three major health problem in the United States and its incidence is increasing every year. Americans today have greater than one-in-five chance developing diabetes. Despite these statistics, many people are inadequately informed about diabetes. A series of diabetic classes for diabetics, their families and other interested people will be held at Goshen General Hospital on September 11 through 14 at 7 p.m in Pepple Auditorium in the hospital. Nancy Schooley, RN. diabetes education coordinator

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Stella G. Zentz Stella G. Zentz, 87, formerly of 205 S. Nappanee St., Nappanee, died at 5:55 a m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 1989, in LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, where she had been a resident for three years. Born August 14, 1902, in Milford, she was the daughter of Preston and Cornelius Nickler Poe. On November 20, 1920, she married Alfonzo R. (Foney) Zentz, who died February 13, 1972. Mrs. Zentz was a homemaker and a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, both in Nappanee. Her survivors include one son, Howard R. Zentz, Elkhart; two daughters, Mrs. William (Frances) Hesch, Bremen, and Mrs. Owen (Jean) Andrews, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Martz, Nappanee. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Rev. Robert W. Fields officiating. Burial was in Stony Point Cemetery.

Paternal grandparents are Marion and Carmen Acton, Milford. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Adeline Berner. 91, 300 Dolan Dr., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Tuesday, Aug. 29, after the EMS was called to her homeat7:36a.m. The EMS was called to Noble Romans at 6:46 p.m., Tuesday. Alma Ludlow, 71, r 1 box 102A. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 Everything was found to be all right at a home on Ogden Island, by the fire chief after a resident at the home requested a fireman check the home. A resident at that location had notified the dispatcher that when he came home 20 minutes ago. smoke was found pouring out of a guest house. The* caller stated he thought he had the fire out but wanted it checked. Police were asked to check an area in Wawasee Village where six to eight cars were parked and a bunch of kids in that area. SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 Contact a doctor was the advise the dispatcher gave to a caller who wanted some medical ad-

and Barb Fierce, RD, hospital dietitian, will conduct the following classes: September 11. “Diabetes: Explanation and Care;” September 12, “Principals of the Diabetic Diet;'' September 13, "Planning Meals for at Home and Away from Home;" September 14, "The Effects of Diabetes on the Body." These classes are presented to help people understand more about diabetes. There is a minimal class fee. For more information or to pre-register, contact the Education Department. Goshen General Hospital at 533-2141. ext. 1104

Stella Byrket Stella Byrket, 92, formerly of Syracuse, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1989, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where she had resided. Born April 23, 1897, in Garrett, she was the daughter of Jacob S. and Ada Treesh Loutzenhiser. On July 29, 1916, she was married to Ray E. Byrket, who died in 1987. A Kosciusko County resident most of her life, Mrs. Byrket was a homemaker. Her survivors include one daughter/ Kenneth (Marilyn) Lorenz, Grand Rapids, Mich.; three sons, Darrell, Richard and Robert Byrket, all of Elkhart; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dessie Freed, Kendallville. and Lillian Fredericks, Battle Creek. Mich. Visitation hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, SR 13, Syracuse. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 8, in the funeral home, with Rev. Phil Stump officiating. Burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery.

Penny Berg. 41, P.O. Box 535, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31 Lionel Bates, 72, 724 N. Front Street, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 8:50a.m., Friday. Sept. 1. The EMS was called at 5:06 p.m., Friday, to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. Catharine ■Williams, 81, was taken to Goshen Hospital. At 7:51 p.m., she was transported from the hospital to the healthcare tyJason Smith. 16, 242 Greenbriar Dr.. Grand Rapids. Mich., was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 10:38 a.m., Monday, Sept. 4, to Camelot Lake.

vice. Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department was notified after a person came to the dispatcher office with a plate number of a vehicle he thought had run his vehicle off the road. The incident occurred in the county and did damage the man's vehicle. The incident was originally reported to North Webster Police Department. SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 The dispatcher received a request to know if a business was open on Sunday. The officer on duty advised he believed it was and another officer reported there were a couple of cars there at that time, but could not tell if it was open or not. , Two vehicles could not be located by police, after a man gave a description of the vehicles that were used to run him off the road. The man reported there was no damage to his vehicle and he did not want to press charges. MONDAY, SEPT. 4 The location of a business was given to a person who stopped by the dispatcher’s office. A teacher preparing for school on Tuesday was found by police after investigating an open overhead door in the mechanics building at the school.

The Office of Dr. Michael R. Williams, M.D. Will be closed Sept. 6-8 while he moves into his new office. The doctor will resume regular hours on Monday, Sept. 11. Dr. Williams' New Office Is Located On: • SR 13 North Os CR 650 N In North Webster

mm r 3 e W TREATED FOR BRUISES — Steven Stokes, 14, Beer Road, Milford, is shown being treated by Kim Endicott of the Milford EMS after he was pinned between a car and van in the driveway at his home. According to Steven's mother, he pushed a car out of the garage and saw it was going to hit another vehicle in the driveway. He tried to stop the car and got caught between the vehicles. Mrs. Stokes took him to Elkhart Hospital where X-rays showed he had received bruises to his right leg. The Milford Fire Department was called to scene and firemen placed two air bags between the vehicles to help release the boy. The incident occurred Monday at 9:35 a.m. The second EMT in the back is Wayne Bunton and Steven's grandfather, William Burgett, Milford, is shown on the right. (Photo by Ron Baumgartner)

223 units of blood collected

The Kosciusko County American Red Cross reports 223 units of blood collected during the

YOU’RE LOOKING ATA LETHAL WEAPON. Before you take another bite, think about the fact that a diet high in cholesterol and fat can load your blood with cholesterol; which raises your chance of heart attack. In fact, more Americans may die by the fork than by any other weapon. American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIFE This space provided as a public service

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month of August. This past month, four bloodmobiles were held, two public draws and two corporate draws. On August 15 at the Center Lake Pavilion, 105 prospective donors came, with 91 units being collected. Eight first time donors came to this site. On August 22 at the Maranatha Chapel, 85 donors were presented, 79 units collected and there were four first time donors. August 23 brought the bloodmobile to United Telephone in the morning with 27 presenting, 26 collected and one newcomer. In the afternoon, DePuy received the bloodmobile_ with 31 presenting. 27 collected and three newcomers. Pins were issued to Janet M.° McFarren, six gallons; Betty J. Schwartz, five gallons; Lester Helmuth, Sharon K. Heckman and Robert G. Coble, four gallons; Noah Anderson, Jr., Daniel L. Anderson and Lavon R. Wood, three gallons; David E. Mast. Linda K. Hart, Dennis J.

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Gerke, LynnS. Caraway, Charles T, Williams, Sue Lange and James H. Churchill, two gallons; Lori L. Speigle, Rose M. Drudge, Gale A. Gregory, Robert H. List, Rosemary Mast, Elizabeth M. Mullet, Nora K. Miller, Gary L. Miller, James A. Slabaugh and Treva M. Burkholder, one gallon. Quarterly Club pins were issued to Jerry L. Slabaugh, Merle D. Chupp, Linda S. Tinkey, Lois C. VanOsdol, Thomas E. Everett, Norma J. Marner and Ronald R. Scott. The Red Cross expresses thanks to all donors who are giving the gift of life! American Red Cross is a participating United Way Agency. Soviets flee farms MOSCOW — Soviet citizens are increasingly fleeing the farms for a better life in the already strapped cities, a troublesome trend that threatens to worsen the country 's economic problems, officials said.

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