The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 February 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

David Gardonio David J. Gardonio, 49, 414 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, died from an apparent heart attack at 4:17 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born April 19, 1940, in Duluth, Minn., he was the son of David and Josephine Ronchi Gardonio. On January 19, 1969, he married Barbara Cain; she survives. Having moved from Indianapolis to Warsaw 24 years ago, he. was employed in maintenance at Serenade Foods, Milford. He was a member of Milford United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, David Scott Gardonio, United States Army, and Aaron M. Gardonio, at home; one daughter, Virginia Lynn Gardonio, at home; one grandson; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Lorrayne) Olben, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Bill (Jeanette) Wilson, Duluth. He was preceded in death by one brother. Visitation hours will be from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Rev. Ben Whirledge, pastor of Milford

Hospital notes

KCH TUESDAY, FEB. 13 Admissions Pearl M. Wyse, Leesburg Dismissals Brandon M. Brown, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 Dismissals Shaila Swartz, Syracuse FRIDAY, FEB. 16 Admissions Candra R. Nelson, Leesburg SATURDAY, FEB. 17 Dismissals Candra R. Nelson, Leesburg, and infant son MAJORSURGERY Mrs. Carl (Dorothy) Hunziker of Dewart Lake and Zephyrhills, Fla., underwent major surgery Thursday morning, Feb. 15, in East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills. Mrs. Hunziker is expected to be released to her home this week. Cards may be sent to the Hunzikers’ home address: 41258 Xenon Way, Zephyrhills, Fla. 33540. RECEIVES BURNS TO HANDS Melanie Hobbs, 16, P.O. Box 442, Milford, sustained seconddegree burns to both hands as she tried to extinguish a grease fire while cooking at home on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 18. She was released from Goshen Hospital on Monday and is continuing to make improvement. A sophomore at Wawasee High School, she is the daughter of Jean Hobbs and David Hobbs, both of Milford. EVA MCCLINTIC FRACTURESHIP Mrs. Bruce (Eva) McClintic, P.O. Box 63, Milford, sustained a fractured hip in a fall which oc-

39 people still waiting for corneal transplants

By BERNIECE H. DWYER As of February 6, there were 39 people in Indiana waiting for a corneal transplant to have their sight improved according to the Indiana Lion’s Eye Bank at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Eye donations in the state or in the nation are not keeping pace with the need. The cornea is the clear, dimesized disc which sits atop the pupil and the iris of the eye. When it becomes clouded, scarred or misshapen, light cannot pass through and sight is impaired. The success rate of a corneal transplant is now over 90 percent, but the only substitute for one human cornea is another.

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United Methodist Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Mary Lois Graham Formerly of North Webster, Mary Lois Graham, 79, 3900 W. Woodway, Muncie, died Monday evening, Feb. 12, 1990, in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. Born November 12, 1910, in Wilmot, she was the daughter of Sam and Grace Hunter Beezley. Her husband, John J. Graham, died in 1986. A graduate of North Webster High School, she moved from North Webster to Muncie in 1933. Mrs. Graham was a member of College Avenue United Methodist Church, Marcella Mathys Circle of the church and C & F Club. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Ann Divens, Gaston; one son, James R. Graham, Gresham, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Myrtle Likens, North Webster, and Irene Bucher, Syracuse; and two nephews and a niece. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in College Avenue United Methodist Church, Muncie, with Rev. Herb Burwalda, pastor, officiating.

curred in her home Saturday evening, Feb. 17. She was admitted to Goshen Hospital for treatment and was then released to her home on Monday for recuperation. Chris Stump has arrived from Puerto Rico and will be helping care for her mother-in-law during the next few weeks. Goshen WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 Admissions Laura McClintic, 621 S. Main St., Syracuse THURSDAY, FEB. 15 Admissions Miguel Herrera, 583 American Way, Syracuse . Sandra McFarren, 301 S. West St., Milford Dismissals Mary Boger, r 1, Syracuse FRIDAY, FEB. 16 Admissions Richard E. McMillen, P.O. Box 428, Milford Dismissals Clyde S. Murray, P.O. Box 8, transferred to Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse Janet Y. Weaver, T 4 box 91, Syracuse SATURDAY, FEB. 17 Admissions Sherry J. Ott, r 1 box BA, Syracuse Dismissals Adel M. Delafuente, P.O. Box 621, Milford Miguel A. Herrera, 583 American Way, Syracuse Clayton Mock. 712 N. Huntington, Syracuse SUNDAY, FEB. 18 Admissions Donald E. Enyeart, P.O. Box 677, Milford Melanie Hobbs, P.O. Box 442, Milford

Most people are very willing to donate their eyes upon death to restore the sight of another, but they fail to tell their family of this wish. Next-of-kin must always give permission before any organ can be taken, and the eyes must be removed within six hours after death. Discussing with family or physician one’s wishes to donate his eyes will assure that it is more likely to happen. In addition to the cornea, other parts of the eye such as the vitreous, the gel-like substance that fills the eyeball, and the sclera, the white outer covering of the eye, are used. Eyes which cannot be used for a transplant are used for research and teaching.

Meeks Mortuary, Muncie, was in charge of arrangements Robert (Toby) Baumgartner Robert (Toby) Baumgartner, 64, r 5, Syracuse, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1990, in Elkhart Hospital, following an extended illness. Born July 13, 1925, in Syracuse, he was the son of Fred and Jessie White Baumgartner. A lifetime Syracuse resident, he retired from Sea Nymph Boat Co., Syracuse. A veteran of World War 11, he was a member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Eagles Lodge, all in Syracuse. His survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Carilynn) Smith, Lafayette; one son, Steven Baumgartner, Syracuse; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Betty) Kern, Auburn, and Mrs. Paul (Rachel) Wilbur, Montgomery, Ala. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Syracuse Cemetery, with Rev. Kenneth Robinson officiating. Military rites were conducted. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

MONDAY, FEB. 19 Admissions Magdalena Gonzales, r 2, Milford Leo Druckamiller, 94 E. Shore Dr., Syracuse Chris Kammerer, Leesburg Dismissals Richard McMillen, P.O. Box 428, Milford Melanie Hobbs. P.O. Box 442. Milford Sandra McFarren, 301 S. West St., Milford Sherry J. Ott. r 1 box BA, Syracuse Births STEWART, Kristen Marie Jerry and Tammy Stewart, 69621 CR 17, New Paris, are the parents of a daughter, Kristen Marie, born at 11:23 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1990, in Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend. She weighed nine pounds, and measured 20’2 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Janice Ryman, Milford. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Arneal Dillon, Nappanee, and Melvin (Pete) Stewart, New Paris. Maternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Clinton (Lois) Gilbert, Milford, and Doi) and Maxine Ryman, Nappanee. Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Irene Pippenger, Nappanee. A brother, Brandon, passed away in 1988. JOHNSTON, Nicholas Ryan Jim and Grace Johnston of Fort Wayne are the parents of a son, Nicholas Ryan, born at 4:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990, in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. He weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 19'2 inches in length. Nicholas Ryan is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Glen and Janis Long, Warsaw. Paternal grandparents are Dr. Lee and Barbara Shaffer, Fort Wayne. Maternal greatgrandparents are Don and P.O. Anglin, Warsaw. XANDERS, Paul Terrant Thomas and Marcia Xanders, r 4 box 83A, Syracuse, are the

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Mary E. Reed Mary E. Reed, 94, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 1990, in Humana Hospital, Valley Station, Ky. Born January 29, 1896, she was the daughter of John and Phoebe (Crothers) Lyons. She was married to Frank Reed, who died in August 1966. A former resident of Leisure Living Apartments, Milford, Mrs. Reed was a homemaker. Her survivors include one son, Dick E. Reed, Valley Station; six grandchildren, including Linda Musselman, Milford; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, James Reed of Syracuse; three sisters; and one brother. Private family services were held at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Hardy Funeral Home, Valley Station, was in charge of arrangements. Milla Scott Milla Scott, 80, 85 W. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 1990, in her home.

parents of a son, Paul Terrant, born at 4:28 a m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1990, in Elkhart Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, 3'. 2 ounces, and measured 20' ■> inches in length. Paul Terrant has a sister, Amanda Ruth, 2' 2 years old. * Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Nancy Brown, Butler. Paternal grandparents are Chester and Phyllis Alheim, Goshen. Maternal greatgrandmothers are Florence Lemons, Butler; and Irene Brown, Defiance, Ohio. NELSON son Darren and Candra Nelson, Leesburg, are the parents of a son born Friday, Feb. 16, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Harold Stahly, 82, 301 E. Boston St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 10:27 am., Tuesday, Feb. 13. Philip Plikerd, 34, 301 W. Henry St., Syracuse, was taken to Michiana Community Hospital, South Bend, after the EMS was called to his home at 11:39 p.m.. Tuesday, Feb. 13. The EMS transported Clyde S. Murray, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, from Goshen Hospital to the healthcare facility at 10:11 a.m., Friday, Feb..l6. Cecil Knisley, 94, 613 S. Main St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 11:14 am., on Friday. Josh Hawthorne, 10, 213 Mill St., Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to the intersection of Main and Mill STreets at 5:05 p.m., Friday. Sherry Ott, 35, r 1 box BA, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Friday after the EMS was called to her home at 11:31 p.m.

Born June 4, 1909, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of John H. and Musa Johnson Kirkendall. On December 2, 1932, she married Merl E. Scott, who died April 23,1960. A lifetime Warsaw area resident, she was a homemaker and member of North Webster United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Lou Scott, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. O. Rex Lindemood officiating. Burial was in Leesburg Cemetery. Nathaniel Spurting Nicholas Spurting Nathaniel L. and Nicholas L. Spurting, twin sons of Dennis and Lacrissa (Starr) Spurling, 206 Town Line Rd., Ligonier, were stillborn at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18,1990, in Goshen Hospital. Surviving in addition to their parents are the infants’ grandparents, Larry and Debra Spurling, Columbia City, and Linden and Leola Starr, Ligonier; and their great-grandparents, Lillian Spurling, Syracuse, Cozie Martin, Delbarton, W.Va., and Harold and Ruth Grabner, Columbia City. Funeral services were held at 11 a m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, with Rev. William Parks, pastor of Trinity Assembly of God Church, officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Geraldine Sutton Geraldine A. Sutton, 75, r 1, North Webster, died at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 1990. in Whitley County Memorial Hospital: Born June 23, 1914, in Huntington, she was the daughter of George and Katherine Weber Schieber. In July 1947, she married Alfred K Sutton; he survives. A North Webster area resident since 1982, Mrs. Sutton was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Pierceton. Surviving in addition to her husband are one son. Alfred J.

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Sutton, California; one grandchild; and one sister, Helen Herocenhother, Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was preceded in death by one son. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, was in charge of arrangements. Joshua M. King Joshua Matthew King, infant son of James and Debra (Grimes) King, 925 King Arthur’s Trail, Cromwell, died shortly after birth at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18,1990, in Goshen Hospital. Surviving in addition to his parents are four brothers, Wesley, James, Josiah and George King, all at home; his grandparents, Mrs. Amos (Kathy) Stutzman, Syracuse, Ross Grimes, Goshen, Carol King, Elkhart, and George King, Bryan, Ohio; and his greatgrandparents, Carl and Mary Bender, Goshen. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Syracuse United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Ron Cox officiating. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Edna Crouch Edna Crouch, 89, r 1, Cromwell, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1990, in Kenney Health Care Center. Ligonier. Born July 21, 1900, in Nappanee, she was the daughter of Charles and Kate Bigler Stuckman. On November 20,1920, in Warsaw, she married Harry Crouch, who died in 1975. A lifetime Cromwell area resident, Mrs. Crouch was a homemaker and member of Jehovah’s Witness Church. Her survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Tarman, New Paris, and Gertrude Gose, Cromwell; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ned Stuckman, Syracuse; and three sisters, Alma Plew, Mishawaka, and Vera Homan and Zelma Roe, both of Syracuse. She was preceded in death by a sister and one son, Charles Bernard.

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Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell, with William Keller officiating. Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements. Gene D. Sabin Gene D. Sabin, 58, r 1, Cromwell, died at 11:03 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in Kenney Retirement Community, Ligonier, following an extended illness. Born March 9, 1931, in LaGrange, he moved to Cromwell from Toledo, Ohio, in 1971. He was employed with the United States Postal Service, Fort Wayne, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. His survivors include two sons, Mark Sabin, Cromwell, and Brian Sabin, Syracuse; five grandchildren; and one brother, Jack Sabin, Toledo. Visitation hours will be from 4-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Rev. V. Ralph Conrad, pastor of Ligonier Presbyterian Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. Pearl Heckman Pearl Heckman, 89, formerly of Leesburg, died at noon Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw. Born May 20, 1900, in Drayton, N D., she was the daughter of Claude and Hannah Olson Bliss. In 1930, she married Albert Heckman, who died in 1975. A Leesburg resident most of her life, Mrs. Heckman was a homemaker. Her survivors include one stepdaughter, Frances Shriver, Winona Lake; one stepson, Stanley Heckman, Punta Gorda, Fla.; five stepgrandchildren; and eight stepgreatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. . Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m. in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Norm Nellis officiating. Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery.

Lloyd Beiswanger Lloyd W. Beiswanger, 77, 1227 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born August 18, 1912, in Dwight, 111., he was the son of Ralph and Delta Thomas Beiswanger. On February 6,1937, in Warsaw, he married Eloise L. Forman; she survives. A lifetime resident of the Warsaw and Milford areas, he was superintendent of BellowsValvair Corp., Warsaw and Akron. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sisters, Aletha Johnston and Ardis Haines, both of Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Rev. Lester Young officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Mary Oldenkamp Mary L. Oldenkamp, 82, formerly of Wabash, died at 3 a m. Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Born September 12, 1907,' in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Joseph and Wilhelmina Youngblood Schulte. On May 22, 1928, in Detroit, he married John Oldenkamp, who died December 17,1972. Mrs. Oldenkamp retired in 1972 as secretary at Honeywell Co., Wabash. She was a member of St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Wabash. Her survivors include one daughter, Nancy Bentley, California; three sons, John Oldenkamp, San Diego, Calif., Jerry Oldenkamp, Leesburg, and Tom Oldenkamp, Wabash; 10 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Memorial mass was held at 11 a m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 21, in St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, with Father Daniel Peil officiating. Her body was donated to an anatomical board in Indianapolis. Chamness Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

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