The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 January 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

David F. Carr David F. Carr, 85, Pickwick Road, Syracuse, died of an apparent heart attack Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990, at 6:15 a.m. in his home. He was born in Mercer County, Ohio, on October 4, 1904, to Samuel D. and Jessie Smalley Carr. On March 2, 1925, he married Florence M. Dudgeon; she survives. In 1973, he moved from Willshire, Ohio, to Syracuse. He was a retired farmer and attended Syracuse Church of God. Surviving with his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Norma)* Schumm, Syracuse; one son, Carl E. Carr, Rockford, Ohio; six grandchildren; six. greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mary Merriman, Decatur, and Sarah Eichart, Celina, Ohio; and one brother, Robert Carr, Lantana, Fla. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were held Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. in KetchamRipley Funeral Home, Rockford. Ohio, with Rev. Earl Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, was in charge of local arrangements. Memorials may be made to Syracuse EMS. Nathan D. Kauffman Nathan Duane Kauffman, infant son of Larry and Rebecca Kauffman, Jr., 61168 SR 15, Goshen, was stillborn Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1990, at 11:05 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. Surviving with his parents are grandparents, Otha and Ida Davidson, Goshen, and Larry and Manuela Kauffman, Sr.. Malvern, Ark.; and greatgrandparents, Duane and Oi-pha Kauffman, Goshen, and Mr. and

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Goshen TUESDAY. JAN. 2 ' Admissions Virginia L. Bardsley, r 2 box 103, North Webster Arrieta G. Charters, r 1 box 165, Milford Barbara J. Miller, r 5 Dewart Lake, Syra.cuse Dismissals Diane R. Weisser, r 1 box 25A. Milford A WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 Dismissals Ryan D. Coverstone, r 2 box 510, Leesburg Robert J. Davi.s. P.O. Box 473, Milford Eldred A. Mabie, 219 E. Main St., Syracuse Iva 0. Scott, 318 E. Boston St.. Syracuse Lynne E. Sheets, r 4 box 38D1, Syracuse THURSDAY, JAN. 4 Admissions Pat Farber, r 2 box 570A. Syracuse Dismissals Thelma Walton, r 5 box 297, Syracuse Virginia L. Bardsley, r 2 box 103, North Webster, and infant daughter SATURDAY, JAN. 6 Admissions Evelyn M. Smith, r 2 box 389, Syracuse SUNDAY, JAN. 7 Judith L. Longcor, r 1 box 92, Milford Dismissals Arrieta G. Charters, r 1 box 165, Milford Patricia A. Farber, r .2 box 570A, Syracuse MONDAY, JAN. 8 Admissions Betty Musselman, r 1 box 34. Milford Grace B. Vail, P.O. Box 8, Syracuse I Dismissals Merrill O. VanderVeer, r 2 box 75, Milford KCH FRIDAY, DEC. 29 Admissions Melissa J. Islas, Syracuse SATURDAY, DEC. 30 Dismissals James E. Barrett, Syracuse Kim M. Crothers, Syracuse MONDAY, JAN. 1 Admissions Darlene C. Ritchie, Syracuse TUESDAY, JAN, 2 Admissions Michelle J. Paradis, Syracuse Kathryn E. Ogan, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3 Dismissals Lawrence L. Randall, Leesburg

Mrs. Cecil Gonzales, Sr., Milford. Private family services were held at 'Poder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Jim Miller, pastor of the First Church of God, officiated. Burial was in West Goshen Cemetery. Harley R. Miller Harley R. Miller. 80, 1130 Conrad St., Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Milford, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990, at 2:50 p.m. in Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford, where he had been admitted November?. He was born in Plain City, Ohio, oh December 30, 1909. On December 8,1934, he married Iva Stutzman. She died October 30, 1975. On July 5, 1976, he married Ida Stutzman; she survives. He was employed with Smoker Craft, Shasta, and was the owneroperator of Miller's Trailer Park, Sarasota. In 1973, he retired and moved from Milford to Florida where he a member of Bay Shore Mennonite Church. Surviving with his wife are three sons, Orvel, Fort Wayne, Wade, Goshen, and Wayne, Milford; two daughters, Mrs. Owen (Carol) Miller’, Goshen, and Mrs. David (Norma) Miller, Jr., Nappanee; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Homer and Marvin A., both of Nappanee; and two sisters. Tressie Slabaugh and Mrs. Henry J. (Esther) Mullet, both of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by a sister. Laura Slabaugh. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 6, in Waterford Mennonite Church, with Rev. Del Glick officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements. Memoriails may be made to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

THURSDAY, JAN. 4 I Admissions Melvin D. Williams, Syracuse Dismissals Darlene C. Ritchie, Syracuse, and infant son SATURDAY, JAN. 6 Dismissals Melissa J. Islas. Syracuse Michelle J. Paradis. Syracuse Robert D. White. North Webster Melvin D. Williams, Syracuse SUNDAY, JAN. 7 Admissions Mary E. Nickel. Syracuse BETTY MUSSELMAN UNDERGOESSURGERY Mrs. Kie (Betty) Musselman, r 1 box 34. Milford, underwent leg surgery this morning in Goshen Hospital. She will be in intensive care for a few days. MILLER REMAINS A PATIENT Mrs. John (Barbara) Miller, r 5 Dewart Lake, remains a patient at Goshen Hospital where she was readmitted last week. She is in room 222. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Tracey Page, 20. P.O. Box 202. Syracuse, came to the fire station at 4 am., on Monday. Jan. 1. but was not transported to a hospital. The EMS was called to 95 East Shore Dr., Syracuse, at 11:18 am., Tuesday. Jan. 2. Elby Ratliff. 21, r 6 box 178, Syracuse, and Zuniga Guillermo, Jr., 20, r 6 box 178, Syracuse, were not transported to a hospital. Minnie Wutrich. 93, Miller's Merry Manor. Syracuse, was transported from Goshen Hospital to the healthcare facility at 12:25 p.m , Tuesday, Jan.Y The EMS transported Bernell Fisher, 78, Miller’s Merry Manor. Syracuse, from Goshen Hospital to the healthcare facility at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4. David Heminger, four, r 1 box 366, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 10:15 am., Friday, Jan. 5. ’ The EMS was called to Pier 152, Lake Wawasee at 5:29 p.m., Friday. Merle Jacobs, 43, 408 Water S., Ligonier, was taken to Goshen Hospital. ’ J Becky Mock. 38. 206 W. Main Street, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 10:25 p.m., Friday. Betty Myers, 44, 503 Wenonah, Syracuse, was not taken to a hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 11:05 am., Saturday, Jan. 6. Rush Williams, 89, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was

Joyce A. Meadows Memorial services will be held Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m. in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse, for Joyce Ann Meadows, 49, r 1, North Webster. She died Friday, Jan. 5, 1990, at 7:30 a.m. in Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, of complications from surgery. She was born in Janesville, Wis., on October 2,1940, to Joseph and Millicent Cain Beyer. On May 30, 1980, she married Robert Meadows; he survives. In 1980, she moved to Syracuse from Wisconsin. She was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Eagles Lodge auxiliaries in Syracuse and was a homemaker. Surviving with her husband and parents, who reside in Edgerton, Wis., are four daughters, Kristy Mickem, Syracuse, Bobbie, Brenda Lee, and Melody Meadows, all at home; one son, Arthur Potter, Evansville, Wis.; three grandchildren; and one brother, Larry Beyer, Ludington, Mich. The body will be cremated. Carl Shields Carl Shields, 78, 2617 S. 500 West, Marion, died Friday, Jan. 5, 1990. at 5:40 a.m. in Marion General Hospital. He was born in Grant County on January 10, 1911, to Benjamin and Clara (Parks) Shields. On June 7, 1931, he married Helen Clark. She preceded him in death on February 14, 1976. He was a former Secrist Lake resident and had been employed at G & W Pizza Co., Syracuse. Surviving are one daughter, Bobbie Kauffman, Tipton County; four sons. Jack Shields, Mier, Dee Shields and Dennis Shields, both of Marion, and David Shields, Syracuse; 11 grand-

taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to the healthcare facility at 6:41 p.m., Saturday. The EMS was called to a location on Bowser Road at 12:09 am., Sunday, Jan. 7. JoAnna Molle, 30, 901 Seventh St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. » The EMS was called to SyraWeb Road and CR 500E at 7:14 am., Monday. Jan. 8. Bobby E. Jenkins. 61, r 5 box. 8247 P, Syracuse and Becky Jenkins. 45, r 5 box 8247 P, Syracuse, were taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to an accident at CR 29 at 7:55 am., Monday. No one was found at the scene. Roland Lindstrom, 52, ?3 box 148, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital Monday after the EMS was called to his home at 9:17 am. Ann Hummel. 65. Rose Garden Apartments. Syracuse, was taken to Gbshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 4:<U p.m., Monday. . Births HELMAN, Emily Jean Gary and Kim Helman, r 1, Urbana, are the parents of their first child, a daughter, Emily Jean. She was born at 6:53 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 1989, in Huntington Hospital. She weighed three pounds, 14 ounces and was 17 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Eugene and Jean Hively, CplumLaw makers working to change wording Indiana law makers are’working to change the wording of the state statute regarding measurements of the white band around a school bus stop arm. According to Indiana State Senator Robert Meeks the word “substantial’’ has been submitted to be inserted in the statute. This word will be enough to offset the 16th of an inch sign requirement. Senator Meeks noted that the matter has been turned over to the committee. On Tuesday, Roger Kryder, director of transportation/ for Wawasee Community School Corporation, testified before the legislators as did a number of school bus drivers. Members of the Indiana State-Police may also be speaking before legislators to have the law' changed. The move to have the wording changed came after a Kosciusko County judge dismissed a charge of passing a school bus while the stop arm was out against a teen, becaas-e the- white, band- around the sign did not meet the state’s minimum requirements.

children; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were held Tuesday* Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. in Rybolt Funeral Home, Swayzee, with Rev. Brad Grubb officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery, Marion. Homer W. Arnold Services were held this morning, Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Decatur, for Homer W. Arnold, 91, South 13th Street, r 2, Decatur. He died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1990, at 8:30 p.m. in Adams County Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1898, in Adams County to William and Anna (Hower) Arnold. On March 15, 1919, he married Lulu Byerly. She died on May 31, 1976. On August 19, 1980, he married Leia Schlickman Arnold; she survives. He had been partner and manager of Decatur Ready Mix from 1952-1972, was a former trustee for many years, was active in church and community affairs, taught Sunday school, served on the Adams Central High School board for four years, and was a life member of Farm Bureau. Surviving are five sons, Stanley D. Arnold, Decatur, Eugene B. Decatur, Don H. Arnold, Milford, Bill L. Arnold, Wabash, and Homer Arnold, Jr., Berne; three stepsons, Darrel Arnold, Decatur; Jim E. Arnold, Decatur, and Harold Arnold, Monroe; one brother, Vernon Arnold, Benson, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary Arnold and Mrs, True (Elsie) Andrews, both of Decatur; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; 17 stepgreatgrandchildren ; and one stepgreat-great-granddaughter. Rev. James Hook and Rev.

bia City, and paternal grandparents are Virgil and Atta Helman, Cromwell. Paternal great-grandmother is Lola Helman. Prairieton. HASSE, Augusta Caroline James and Elizabeth Hasse.. 1425 E. Wayne, South Bend, are the parents of their first child. Augusta Caroline. She was born at 9:23 a m. Sunday, Dec. 31. 1989, in Memorial Hospital. South Bend. She tipped the scales at seven pounds, three ounces and measured 20 1 •_> inches long. Maternal grandparents are James and Mary Lou Seybold, South Bend, and paternal grand parents are Helen Hasse. Syracuse, and the late Henry Hasse. RITCHIE, Tyler William Darlene Ritchie, r 5, Syracuse, is the mother of a son. Tyler William, born Tuesday, Jan. 2. 1990, at 4:33 a m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, four ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ward and Carolynn Richie. Fort Wayne. Maternal greatgrandmother is Katherine Richie. Decatur, Mich. WELKER, Krista Marie Tom and Audra Welker, r 1 box 2135, Milford, are the parents of a •daughter, Krista Marie. She was born at 12:53 p.m. November 29.. 1989. in Goshen Hospital. Krista ’ Marie weighed eight pounds, six and one-half ounces and measured 20'2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Enoch and Delean Brown/Cusseta, Ga., and paternal grandparents are Riley and Becky Ousley, North Webster. Maternal great-grandmother is

THANK YOU The family of Bob J. Bailey wish to thank all our friends, relatives apd Chris Mahan for their expression of sympathy at the loss of our husband, father, son & brother. Dorothy J. Bailey, Vickie, Linda & Scott Eldridge Bailey And Ron Bailey & Family The family of Julia Salazar wish to thank all friends and relatives for your kind expressions of sympathy For the cards, flowers and food and especially for your prayers Thank you to Campbell’s IGA for providing the food and to' the North Webster Brethren Church for all their prayers and support an<j to Milford EMS Special thanks to Rev Wilmer Frederick Jpr performing funeral services and to Pastor Ron Bruce and wife and all the people of the Church of God of Syracuse for all their support C,nd to all the ladies that pro ided the meal. May the Lord bless you all THE SALAZAR

Norman Replogle officiated at the services. Burial was in Pleasant Dale Cemetery, West Decatur. Haggard and Armes Funeral Home, Decatur, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church or Pleasant Dale Church of the Fannie Slabaugh Fannie Slabaugh, 79, 27484 CR 48, Nappanee, died Monday, Jan. 8, 1990, at 12:39 a.m. in Elkhart General Hospital where she had been admitted Thursday evening. She was born in Bremen on December 30,1910, to Monroe and Catherine Hochstetler. On September 27, 1927, in Nappanee she married Neal M. Slabaugh; he survives. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and member of Salem Mennonite Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are five daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Rosemary) Maust, Goshen, Mrs. Cornell (Katheryn) Letherman, Spencerville, Mrs. Leon (Joan) Hochstedler, Nappanee, Mrs. Frank (Shirley) Shoup. Massilon, Ohio, and Linda Slabaugh. Elkhart; five sons, Levi Slabaugh and Jerry Slabaugh, Nappanee, Vernon (Bud) Slabaugh, Syracuse, Paul Slabaugh, Elkhart, and Willard Slabaugh, Wakarusa; 31 grandchildren; 2stepgrandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; three sisters. Maude Miller and Mrs. Eli (Linda) Yoder, Nappanee, and Mrs. Sylvanus (Katie) Miller, Logston, Ore.; and four brothers, Gilbert Hochstetler and Andy Hochstetler, Nappanee, Herman Hochstetler. Bremen, and Levi Hochstetler, Sugar Creek. Ohio. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John

Rosa Morgan, Cusseta, Ga._ and paternal great-grandmother is Margaret Welker. Huntington. Krista Maria was welcomed home by her older sister, Kayla Lynn, who is 20 months old. BARDSLEY, Kristen Michella Michael and Ginny Bardsley, r 2 box 103, North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Kristen Michella, born Tuesday. Jan. 2. 1990, at 1:32 p.m. in Goshen Hospital. Kristen weighed nine pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Steven and Diana Keffer, WillowBranch, and paternal grandparents are Harold and Sara Bardsley, Tipton. Maternal great-grandparents are Hubert and Virginia McKim, Indianapolis, and Mary Richardson, Florida. Paternal greatgrandparents are Warren and Bernice Bailey. Marion, and Vivian Bardsley, Illinois. Kristen Michella- was welcomed home by her older brothers, Jeremiah Mica, three yeafs old. and Anthony Michael. 19 months old. LONGCOR daughter William and Judith Longcor. r 1 box 92, Milford, are the parents of a daughter born Saturday. Jan. 1. 1990, in Goshen Hospital. MAULE daughter Jeff and Naomi Maule, r 2 box 495, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter born Monday. Jan. 8. 1990, in Goshen Hospital.

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Henry and Dan Hochstetler, and one grandson. James Slabaugh. Frjends may call today, Wednesday. from 2-4 and 6-9 p.mv in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home. Nappanee. Services will be held tomorrow, Thursday, at 10:30 a m. in North Main Street Mennonite Church with Rev. William Yoder of Salem Mennonite Church, assisted by Deacon Jerry Helmuth, officiating. Burial will be in Salem Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem Mennonite Church Fund. Lona M. Bond Lona Marguerite Bond, 69, r 2, Syracuse, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 1990, at 10 a m. in her home. Death was of an apparent heart attack. She was born in Keosauqua. lowa, on August 31, 1920, to Arthur H. and Ida May Cross Mounce. On September 15, 1967, she married William J. Bond. He preceded her in death in 1986. A resident of the Lake

I I’ — " _S| 1 ONE DRIVER: THREE VEHICLES — North Webster Police Chief Jerry Craig stated Jack C. Rhoades, 66, of North Webster, blacked out at the wheel of his 1981 Chevrolet pickup truck and failed to negotiate a curve on SR 13 in North Webster. The photo shows the results. After leaving the roadway, Rhoades’vehicle traveled approximately 90 feet until hitting this 1985 Pontiac, parked in the lot of J&J Motors, and causing an estimated $5,000 to SIO,OOO damage. The impact pushed the Pontiac into another vehicle, a 1988 Oldsmobile, also in the J&J<- .Motors lot. Estimated damage to the Oldsmobile is $2,500 to $5,000. The pickup sustained SI,OOO to $2,500 in damages. Rhoades suffered superficial injuries including contusions to his face. The accident occurred late Thursday afternoon. Jan. 4. at the Main and George street intersection. (Photo by Stacey Leseh)

Two arrested for DWI Two area men were arrested, for driving while intoxicated the first of this week. Alvaro Sustaila. 20, SR . 15, Milford, was charged with driving while intoxicated and illegal consumption of alcoholic beverages. He was arrested by Goshen city police Sunday. Jan 7. at 3:25 a m. at Main Street and Lincoln Avenue. A Leesburg youth. Todd D. Metz. 16. was charged and booked in Elkhart County Jail Monday, Jan. 8, at 9:26 p.m. on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by Elkhart County Sheriff's Ptl. Bobby Kerwood on Main Street in Goshen, south of Lincoln Avenue. Truck Hits Pole A Syracuse resident, Gart'y A. Shively, 39, r 6. Syracuse, was driving west on US 20. east of CR 15 in Ejkhart County, when his 1973 International truck slid on icy pavement and struck a utilitypole at 8:03 a m. Elkhart CountySheriff's Ptl Ted Selman set damage at more than SI,OOO.

Wed., January 10,1990 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Wawasee area for nine years, she had been secretary for Fisher Body, Marion, for 25 years. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary, Syracuse, and secretary for Syracuse Senior Citizens. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Joan Deering. Auburn, Mich., and Margaret Bond, Los Angeles, Calif.; two stepsons, David Bond. Boulder City, Nev., and Kenneth Bond. Santa Maria, Calif.; four stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat«grandchildren. Services vere held yesterday. Tuesday, at 10 a m. in EastlundHarris Funeral Home, SR 13S. Syracuse, with Rev. Harlan Steffen officiating. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Richard D. Widup Friends may call today, Wednesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Eastlund-Mishler Funeral Home. Milford, for Richard D. Widup, 78, 102 S. James St., Milford. He died Monday. Jan. 8. 1990, at 8:45 a.m. in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Winamac on

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May 19, 1911, to William and Nellie Freeman Widup. On - March 24, 1934, he married Garnet L. Smit!;; she survives. He lived in Milford for 30 years, moving from Cass County. He retired after 30 years from a thermogast route, was former owner and operator of the service station at US 6 and SR 15, had been a truck driver for Star Craft for 15 years in the farm division, and was a member of the Milford /Christian Church. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Judy) West, Milford, and Mrs. Robert (Karen) Miller, Nappanee: two sons. Jack Widup, Copperas Cove. Texas, and Jan Widup. Key West. Fla.; eight grandchildren: one sister, Janet Joest, Evansville; and two brothers, Denzil Widup, Sharpsville, and Ralph Widup. Lake Cicott. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Milford Christian Church with Chris Mahan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Milford EMS or the Milford Christian Church

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