The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 October 1989 — Page 3

Obituaries

Everett L. Hamilton Services were held Monday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in Murray Funeral Home, Galveston, for Everett L. Hamilton, 62, 900 E. Greenhaus, Syracuse. He died Friday, Oct. 13,1989, at 6:30 a.m. in Veterans’ Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been in ill health for sometime. The son of James H. and Nina Opan McCoy, he was born in Kokomo on August 31, 1927. On July 9, 1988, he married Bobbie Jean Pruiett; she survives. He moved to Syracuse a year ago from Kokomo. He was a professional housepainter, and serv-

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Goshen TUESDAY, OCT. 10 Admissions Kyle W. Bowser, r 5 box 294, Syracuse Dismissals Patrick A. Gargett, r 4 box 308 AA, Syracuse Elizabeth W. Brown, r 2 box 11, Milford WEDNESDAY.OCT.iI Admissions Rita Ihnen, 72833 CR 29 Lot 13, Syracuse Dismissals Isabelle C. Carwile, 600 S. Oak St., Syracuse THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Admissions Ellen Grugel, P.O. Box 93, Milford Dismissals Kyle W. Bowser, r 5 box 294, Syracuse v FRIDAY, OCT. 13 Admissions Maxine Brembeck, r 4 box 392-1, Syracuse Michelle Gonzalez, P.O. Box 104. Milford

CARD OF THANKS Thank you for all the cards, food, flowers and prayers that you have shared with our family during Clair’s illness and his passing. CLAIR MOHLER FAMILY CARD OF THANKS Our deepest gratitude is extended to all our friends, neighbors and relatives for the expressions of sympathy and concern shown during the sudden passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Neal Cory. To those who telephoned, came to the house, provided food, sent flowers and cards, and gave memorial contributions, your thoughtfulness ■> -means so much. A special thank you to: Pastor Tom Speicher and wife, Tammy, and our friends of Wawasee Community Bible Church: Becky Doll, for being there when we needed her: Milford EMS: Goshen Hospital Emergency Room Staff: and Richard Owen of EastlundMishler Funeral Home. God bless you all. Arlene Cory Diane and Fred Weisser Greg, Brad and Kathy Weisser Doug, Sharonald and Wesley Weisser Dennis, Pam, Benjamin and Jason Cory David, Mary, Peter and Dan Cory

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ed in the Navy during World War II and the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and American Legion, Kokomo. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Nina Stacey, Peru, and Bonnie Newton, Kokomo; four sons, Scott Hamilton, Peru, George Hamilton, Boise, Idaho, Terry Hamilton, Kokomo, and David O’Bannion, Tennessee; one stepdaughter, Retha Helping, Marion; four stepsons, James L. Ward, Rosebud, Ark., Gary L. Ward, Syracuse, Kenneth Ward, Ft. Knox, Ky., and Dale Ward, Marion; one sister, Madge Walker, Houngstown, Ariz.; 11

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 Dismissals Michelle G. Gonzalez, P.O. Box 104, Milford Nina M. Hickman, r 1 box 608, Leesburg Pamela Sellers, r 4 box 216, Syracuse SUNDAY, OCT. 15 Admissions Charles R. Lehman, 56 E. Shore Dr., Syracuse Robert G. Strombeck, r 1 box 657, North Webster MONDAY, OCT. 16 Dismissals Ellen Grugel, P.O. Box 93, Milford ,KCH MONDAY, OCT. 9 Admissions Heath A. Shock, Leesburg TUESDAY, OCT. 10 Admissions Guadalupe J. Cervantes, Syracuse Dismissals Nelson Eugene Kelley, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 Dismissals Guadalupe J. Cervantes, Syracuse THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Dismissals Heath A. Shock, Leesburg FRIDAY, OCT. 13 Admissions Myra M. Newton, North Webster SATURDAY ..OCT. 14 Admissions* Chad M. Sherman, Leesburg MILFORD WOMAN TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM Prudence Emmons of Milford was transferred from the Milford EMS ambulance to the Goshen city ambulance after paramedics were called to SR 15 and CR 50 at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. She was transferred on to Goshen Hospital where she was treated in the emergency room and later released. BEVFLANNERY SHOWING IMPROVEMENT After undergoing major surgery for an aneurysm on September 16 in Elkhart Hospital, Bev Flannery of Milford was transferred to Memorial Hospital in South Bend on Monday, Oct. 16. Her condition has reportedly improved, and she will be continuing more rehabilitation therapy. Visitors are welcome from 4:30-8 p.m. during the week; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Cards and letters may be sent to Mrs. Flannery, who is in Room

grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; 11 stepgrandchildren; and three greatstepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. Following services, burial was in Galveston Cemetery. Paul E. Slabaugh Paul E. Slabaugh, 72, r 2 CR 1350 N, Nappanee, died of natural causes Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1989, at his residence while farming. He was born on February 16, 1917, to Earl and Pearl Yoder Slabaugh. On October 14,1939, he married Florence E. George ; she survives.

923, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend, Ind. 46601. Births BARNES, Carrie Suzanne James and Marla Barnes, 800 E. South St., Orlando, Fla. 32801, are the parents of a daughter, Carrie Suzanne, born Friday, Sept. 8, 1989, in an Orlando hospital. She weighed six pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Carrie Suzanne has a sister, Roxanne Renee, 22 months old. Maternal grandparents are Dick and Doris Wolferman, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Richard and Anne Barnes, Larwill. Maternal greatgrandmother is Ruth Wolferman, Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford. KNISLEY, Cayla Kathryn Brian and Tammy Knisley, r 5 box 107, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Cayla Kathryn, born a 18:30 a. m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 1989, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed five pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 18 inches in length. Cayla Kathryn has a brother, Matthew William, 7 years old. Maternal grandparents are George and Laura Coquillard. Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Kathryn Knisley, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newcomer, Warsaw. Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Cecil Knisley, Syracuse Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Patrick Kuhn, 27, r 2, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 5:37 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to a location beside Lakeside Chapel. Rex Lewallen, 24, County Meadows Trailer Court, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after he came to the fire station at 1:53 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. Ellen J. Grugel, 58, r 5 box 324, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 8:58 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. The EMS was called to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, at 10:28 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13. Olive Betes, 93, was taken to Goshen Hospital. At 2:43 p.m., she was transported from the hospital to Miller’s Merry Manor. The EMS was called to Sea Nymph at 11:09 a.m., Friday. Scotty E. Mullins, 37, r 1 box 658C3, Leesburg, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Adelaide Martin, 85, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was transported from Goshen Hospital to the healthcare facility at 9:25 a.m, Saturday, Oct. 14. Lucille Merchant, 70, 520 W. Nelson Number 608, Marion, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to Harborside Condominiums at 9:15 a.m., Sunday. Oct. 15. The EMS was called to the police station parking lot at 1:35 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16. Juris

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A lifetime Nappanee area resident, he was a farmer and a retired machinist from Steed Grip Chuck, Elkhart. He was an active member of First Church of God, Nappanee, and for 19 years had been a member of Scott Township Advisory Board. Surviving with his wife are one son, Fred A. Slabaugh, Nappanee; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Wallace (Virginia) Huffman, Oswego, Mrs. Stanley (Jeanette) Johnson, Fort Wayne, and Jane Alice Naylor, Indianapolis. One brother preceded him in death. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10:30 a.m. in First Church of God, Nappanee. Rev.

Hasnanis, 45, 8452 N. Elm, Bourbon, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Tracy Minnix, 27, 72833 CR 29,

From the Syracuse Police Log — Duck season is open

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, OCT. 10 A resident requested an inspection by the fire chief of a wood burner. A question regarding transferring plates was referred to the Indiana State Police. WEDNESDAY. OCT. 11 The dispatcher was notified by a fireman of a strong smell in a person’s home on Waco Drive. The fireman stated he believed it is the furnace motor and he will be advising them to call an electrician to check it. Later he reported it was the fan motor in the furnace. You can’t feed the ducks, was the reply from the dispatcher after a caller requested if this was true. The caller also asked if it was the same for North Webster. The dispatcher suggested calling North' Webster for an answer. THURSDAY, OCT. 12 The name and telephone number ofa business was given to a caller, after he requested the name of a person in charge at that business. Police were notified of a burning brush pile at CR 750E and CR 1300 N. FRIDAY, OCT. 13 The opening of duck season prompted a call to the dispatcher. A person called and reported hearing what sounds like someone shooting a gun on the lake, near the boat landing at Turtle Bay. The officer on duty reported duck season opened today and it was all right to shoot over water. A caller requesting duck hunting hours was advised to contact the county. Serving our country NEAL E. KING Aviation Ordnanceman Neal E King, son of Linda King. Syracuse, and Tom King, Nappanee, is now stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. He is attached to F-14 Fighter Squadron 74, Bedevilers, which deploys on USS Saratoga King will remain attached to the squadron for three more years, and will then advance on to the Boost program which will enable him to become a pilot. He is a 1988 graduate of North Wood High School and Elkhart Career Center. At odds If the nation’s economists were laid end to end, they would still point in all directions. — Tribune, Oskaloosa. la

Brent Farmer and Rev. Robert Fields officiated. Burial followed in Hepton-Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Thompson 4 Yoder Funeral Jiome, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements. James R. Wogomon James R. Wogomon, 48, r 4 box 135 Ji Syracuse, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1989, at 10:15 p.m. in Deaconess Medical Center, Billings, Mont. He became ill while en route to Washington. Death was unexpected. He was born in Goshen on May 26,1941. On May 23,1976, he mar-

Lot 24, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to hisrhome at 7:22 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14 The location of Bixler Park, possibly in Cromwell, Ligonier or Kendallville area was requested by a caller. The dispatcher contacted the North Central Region for the Department of Natural Resources. Bixler Lake Park is on the east side of Kendallville. Regulations regarding leaf burning was requested by a town resident. The officer on duty reported it is all right to burn leaves between sunrise and sunset, but not on asphalt and as long as it is all right with the neighbors. SUNDAY, OCT. 15 Before the street department could locate a chain and assist a stuck motorist, help arrived. The officer on duty asked the dispatcher to call the street department to have a truck go to the boat ramp and assist a driver who had a vehicle stuck. Eight minutes after the call came through someone arrived who said he could help. Persons who put leaves in the roadway had to remove them. Police were notified of a resident in town who had raked leaves onto the street. The person also reported there was an ordinance against raking the leaves into the street and it was a traffic hazard due to it being a large pile. An officer went to the location and reported the people are going to get the leaves out of the roadway. MONDAY, OCT. 16 The night custodian at the school caused a resident to believe someone was inside the school The officer did run S’ check on the license plate of the vehicle found at the school to make sure it was a custodian. A caller requested to know if you can pick-up a dead deer along a road and then get the deer kill permit or do you need to get the permit first. An officer suggested getting the permit first. TUESDAY, OCT. 17 Police were unable to catch a possible window peeker. During the early morning hours a person stopped by the dispatch office and reported a window peeker in an area. The officer on duty could not locate anyone suspicious and stayed in the area for a while checking. The dispatcher was unable to advise a caller on information about the Mary Lee Environmental Center.

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ried Diane Davis in Valparaiso; she survives. He was a self-employed tax accountant and at one time owned Turkey Bay Park in Syracuse. Also surviving are three sons, Eric Wogomon, Benton Harbor, Thomas Wogomon, Goshen, and Joel C. Wogomon, Syracuse; one grandson; one sister, Mrs. Michael (Connie) McGowen, Wakarusa; and his father and stepmother, Walter and Irene Wogomon, Goshen. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in College Mennonite Church with Rev. Nancy Kauffman of the church and Rev. David Maish, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Goshen, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to James Wogomon Memorial Fund. Margaret L. Fankhouser Margaret Lucile Fankhouser, 85, Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 1989, at 7 a m. in Byron Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne on December 2, 1903, to Fredrick P. and Maggie (Holland) Fankhouser. She retired in 1968 as bookkeeper with Dewaid Homan Auto Supply, Fort Wayne, and had been a summer resident of Lake Wawasee with her family. Surviving are two brothers. Harold J. Fankhouser, San Diego, Calif., and William P. Fankhouser, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a cousin, Aanchen Hampfing, West Germany. Services were held Saturday. Oct. 14, at noon in D O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Rev. Mel Herber of St. Paul’s of the Cross Church, Columbia City, officiating. Burial was in Lindenwood Cemetery. JEROME E. ‘■’X HOLMAN ' SUB Jerome E. Holman Jerome E. Holman, Jr., 72, a longtime Indianapolis physician, and a summer resident of Lake Wawasee for 20 years, died Saturday, Sept. 30,1989. Dr. Holman had maintained a private practice for 44 years until retiring last November. He was on the medical staffs of Methodist and Community hospitals and from 1949-52 served as Marion County coroner. A 1938 graduate of Earlham College, he earned his medical degree in 1942 from Indiana University School of Medicine. During World War 11, he served in the Army as a field hospital commander in Europe. He was a member of the Marion County and Indiana State medical societies, American Medical Association, was a former president of Eastside Optimist Club, and also was a state lieutenant governor of the organization. Surviving are his wife, Mariette Wood Holman; one son. Dr. Jerome E. Holman III; one daughter, Debra Osterink; one sister, Rosalie H. Ferguson; two grandsons; and six granddaughters. Services were held Wednesday. Oct. 4. at 11 a.m. in Leppert & Hurt Mortuary.

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Madeline Yarman Services were held at 11 a.m Saturday, Oct. 7, in Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, for Madaline Yarman, 87, 406 North Maple St., Argos. She died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1989. at 8:15 p.m. in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was the sister of Leora Fiske, Leesburg. She was born in Argos on November 17, 1901, to Frank and Chloe Qualls Shaffer. She married Alford Yarman who preceded her in death in 1956. She had resided in the Argos area most of her life except for earlier years when she lived in South Bend and Silver Lake. Additional survivors include one daughter, Kathleen Towne Martin, Tippecanoe; one son, Virgil Towne, Cassopolis, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, and one brother. Rev. Jack Rhoades officiated at the services with burial following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Bruce Rogers Bruce Rogers, 96,19040 Market St., New Paris, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 1989, at 8:21 p.m. in Lu Ann Nursing Home, Nappanee. He had resided there since June 24, 1987. He was born in Craborchard, Ky., on August 17, 1893. On June 13, 1915, in Nappanee he married Mary May Fox. She preceded him in death on December 23, 1985. In 1964, he retired from farming and worked summers at Camp Mack, Milford. He was a member of New Paris Church of the Brethren. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Watkins, Milford, Mrs. Junior (Marjorie) Kirkdorffer, Elkhart, and Mrs. Howard (Mary) Mathews, New Paris; three sons, Bruce Rogers, Jr., Milford, Charles L. (Bud) Rogers, New Paris, and Loyal A. Rogers, New Paris; 19 grandchildren ; 35 greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Arlene Rogers; one son, Carlyle Rogers; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Flossie) Reed and Mrs. Gilbert (Frances) Moore. Services will be held today. Wednesday, at 2 p.m. in Rieth, Rohrer 4 Ehret, Goshen, with Rev. John Whitcraft, pastor of New Paris Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorials may be made to the elevator fund at New Paris Church of the Brethren. Ethel M. Lutes Memorial services were held last evening, Tuesday, at 7 in Rieth, Rohrer 4 Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, for Ethel Marie Lutes, 85, 17806 US 6, Syracuse. She died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989,

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at 2:55 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. The daughter of Elwood A. and Nellie E. (Hoops) Steinmetz, she was born in New Paris on November 19,1903. On October 3, 1927, in South Bend she married Eldon D. Lutes. He preceded her in death on July 14,1983. She was a homemaker ai d -member of Grace United Methodist Church, New Paris. Surviving are one daughter, Yvonne Zollinger, New Paris; one son, Keith Lutes, Bremen; one sister, Eva Pletcher, Goshen; one brother, Max Steinmetz, Lake Station; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Penna Steinmetz, and two brothers, Howard Steinmetz and Ray Steinmetz. Rev. Robert Carmin, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, was in charge of the service. The body has been donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Education Program and will be burial in New Paris Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Clara 0. Trytko Services were held yesterday, Tuesday, at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, South Bend, for Clara O. Trytko, 96, South Bend. She died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989, at 5 a.m. in Carlyle Nursing Home, South Bend. The daughter of Ignatius and Elizabeth (Wituski) Turkowski, she was born in South Bend on April 16, 1893. On October 3,1916, she married Walter Trytko. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1985. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Surviving are four daughters, Valerie Szabo and Verna Nowak, both of South Bend, Elizabeth Wood, Brazil, and Monica Bice, Milford; three sons, Bernard Trytko, South Bend, Eugene Trytko, Indianapolis, and Clem Trytko, Granger; 26 grandchildren: and 22 greatgrandchildren. Rev. Francis Zagorc officiated at the services with burial following in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend. Gladys A. Case Gladys A. Case, 90, a resident of Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford, and formerly of Syracuse died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1989. at 10:06 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. She was born in Hardin County, Ohio, on May 9, 1899, to William E. and Mary E. (Morris) Wilcox. She married W. Glenn Case in 1929. He preceded her in death in 1941. In 1980, she moved to Syracuse from Fort Wayne. She had been a coil winder at Phelphs Dodge Corp., Fort Wayne, and was a member of West Creighton Avenue Christian Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Shirley) Strieby, Syracuse; three grandchildren; eight and one brother, Harold Wilcox, Kimmell. Friends may call tomorrow, Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in FairviewMcDonald Cemetery, Kenton, Ohio, with Rev. David Maish, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, officiating.

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