The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 March 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

Lawrence Birkel Former Syracuse resident Lawrence C. Birkel, 59, Lima, Ohio, died of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, March 21, 1990, in his home. He was born August 13, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio.; He was married to Catherine Brown who died in 1974. Prior to moving from Syracuse to Lima 18 months ago, he was employed at Roger’s ElectroMatics, Inc., Syracuse and was a member of Eagles Lodge in Syracuse. His survivors include one daughter, Mary Jo Birkel, Lima; one son, Howard Birkel, Syracuse; two grandchildren; and one brother, William F. Birkel, Springfield. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24. at Syracuse Cemetery with Rev. Jim Babbitt officiating. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Syracuse EMS.. Kitty Fisher Kitty Bernell Fisher, 87, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday, March 23, 1990, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Syracuse. Born July 16, 1902, in Ridgeville, she was the daughter of James and Pearl Kirkpatrick McCartney. She was married to Homer Fisher, w'hodied in 1958. Moving from Chicago, 111., to the North Webster area in 1959, she was retired from A. J. Nystroms Co., Chicago. Mrs. Fisher was a member of North Webster United Methodist Church.

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Dismissals Jessie Cripe, r 1 box 536, North Webster Theresa Wise, 401 E. Chicago St., Syracuse, and infant daughter, Brittany Louise WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Admissions Tlitha Thompson, r 1 box 394, North Webster THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Admissions Eleanor Pipp, 806 S. Front St.. Syracuse Martha Swanson, r 2 box 90. Syracuse FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Admissions Donald E. Littler, r 4 box 82C, Syracuse Dismissals Tlitha E. Thompson, r 1 box 394, North Webster SATURDAY. MARCH 24 Dismissals Vivian P. Abel, r 1. Syracuse Eleanor Pipp, 806 S. Front St., Syracuse

CARD OF THANKS A very special thanks to the staff at Miller's Merry Manor, Dr. James J. Babbitt, and all those who expressed their love in so many thoughtful ways during the loss of our husband and father. THE STEVE FINTON FAMILY THANK YOU The Van Diepenbos family would like to thank all the neighbors, friends, and family for the prayers, cards, food, calls and thoughtfulness while Dick was in the hospital. Special thanks to Goshen General s doctors and nurses and Parkview's doctors and nurses.

A CARD OF THANKS In our time of sorrow the thoughtful and loving concern of the many people of Milford have touched our hearts in a very special way We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr Rheinheimer. lakeland Loving Care Center and staff. Bro Chris Mahan and the Milford Christian Church. Rev Paul Tinkle and the First Brethren Church. Eastlund Mishler Funeral Home Eastern Star neighbors and friends who brought irrfood the many visits, cards phone calls, memorial contributions and other acts of kindness that were extend ed to us The caring of each of you has brought us strength and comfort in this difficult time ’ Our special THANKS to God who gives us the VICTORY through Jesus Christ our Lord* Priscilla Myers' Family Chuck & Betty Myers, Christi & Greg Miller Sherry A Greg Alt, Britiney & Courtney Alt

Her survivors include three granddaughters, Mrs. Brad (Caryn) Bockman, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Bill (Terry) Pipp, Vincennes, and Mrs. Dave (Janet) Capodice, Bloomington; eight great-granddaughter; and one sister, Edna Chamness, Kokomo. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn June Rocque; three sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. O. Rex Lindemood officiating. Graveside services were then conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, at Lawndale Cemetery, Ridgeville. Memorials may be directed to North Webster United Methodist Church. H. S. McCoy H. S. (Buck) McCoy, 65, died on Sunday, March 25, 1990, in St. Cloud, Fla. He was a brother of Dorothy Burgett, Milford. Born October 9,1924, in Ceredo, W.Va.. he was the son of E. J. and Margie McCoy. Retired from the Merchant Marines, Mr. McCoy was a member of Kosciusko Lodge 418 F&AM and the American Legion Post 223, Syracuse. His survivors also include his wife, Doris; one daughter; four stepchildren; one brother, James E. McCoy, Ceredo; and four other sisters, Betty Sloan, Ashland, Ky., Irene Davis, Huntington, W.Va., Pat Davis, Ceredo, and Nancy Farley, Huntington. Funeral services are scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 28. in Reggers Funeral Home, Huntington, W.Va.

KCH MONDAY, MARCH 19 Admissions Elza L. Ball. North Webster TUESDAY, MARCH 2(1 Admissions Steven G. Neibert. Leesburg Dismissals Betsy A. Likens, North Webster, and infant daughter Mae E. Green, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Dismissals Larry E. Schmidt. Leesburg THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Admissions Kimberly S. King, Leesburg SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Dismissals Kimberly S. King, Leesburg, and infant daughter Scott A. Targgart. Syracuse MILFORD MAN RECUPERATING Milford resident Vernon May is now recuperating at home after undergoing surgery in Goshen Hospital on Wednesday morning, March 21. PEARSON UNDERGOES BYPASS SURGERY Bud Pearson of Syracuse is reportedly making satisfactory recovery following triple bypass surgery on Thursday morning. March 22, in a Fort Wayne hospital. He is in Room 225 at Parkview Memorial Hospital. 2200 Randalia, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46805. Births LIKENS, Victoria Kathleen Brian and Betsy Likens. East Huntington Street. North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Victoria Kathleen, born at 7:52 am. Saturday, March 17, 1990. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She weighed eight pounds, nine ounces, and measured 21 inches THANK YOU The family of Florence Schultz would like to express our thanks to everyone for their many acts of kindness during her long illness and at the time of her passing, A very special thanks to Dr. Strycker, Richard Owen. Rev Tinkel, the staff at Lakeland Lov ing Care and the ladies of the First Brethren Church. May God bless all of you.

Judith Pequignot Judith Ann Pequignot, 46, 2002 N. Robb Rd., Springhill Acres, Warsaw, died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 1990, in her home, following an extended illness. Born January 19, 1944, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of John and Marie Petro Fisher. On March 19, 1988, in Warsaw, she married Stanley E. Pequignot; he survives. A lifetime Warsaw area resident, she was a circuit court reporter. Mrs. Pequignot was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw, and Shorthand Court Reporters Association. Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter, Trudi Ann Williams, Warsaw; one son, Beau J. Bricker, Warsaw; two stepsons, Tyler and Todd Pequignot, both at home; one grandson; her parents, John and Marie Fisher, Warsaw; and one brother, William H. Fisher, Syracuse. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, in First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw, with Dr. Howard Smith officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw, or Home Health Care. Rodney Pippenger Sgt. Rodney Lee Pippenger, 24, Jacksonville, N.C., formerly of the Milford and Nappanee areas, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 1990, in Craven

in length. Victoria Kathleen is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Edward and Shirley Zwiesler. Dayton, Ohio. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Dixie Likens, North Webster. Maternal great-grandmother is Frances Brockman. Dayton. Paternal great-grandparents are Glen and Blanche Kuhn and Bus and Myrtle Likens, all of North Webster. CAPPS twin daughters Kristen Anne and Laura MayKevin and Renee Capps. 83 Wawasee Circle. Cromwell, are the parents of twin daughters, Kristen Anne and Laura May. born Tuesday, March 20, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. Kristen Anne arrived at 2:31 p.m. and weighed seven pounds, two ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Laura May arrived at 2:38 p.m. and weighed six pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 18‘s inches in length. The twins have two sisters, Lindsay Marie, 3'a. and Kaila Renee, 2' 2 . Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shipley, Sr., Cromwell. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Millard Roberts, Greenwood. Maternal great-grandmother is Eleanor Shipley, Cromwell. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roberts, Indianapolis, and Marie Capps, Burksville, Ky. LOOKER. Nicholas Anthony Tony and Kim Looker, Whitehall, Pa., are the parents of a son, Nicholas Anthony, born at 1:18 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 1990, in an Allentown, Pa., hospital. He weighed seven pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 204 inches in length. Nicholas Anthony is the couple's first child. Maternal grandparents are Deborah Harris, Bradenton, Fla., and Charles and Peggy Harris, also of Bradenton. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Karen Looker, Goshen. Maternal great grandparents are Robert and Diane Shock, Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. Baron Harris of Florida. Paternal greatgrandmother is Thelma Campbell, Goshen. Maternal great-

CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all the many kind people who were concerned and responded to my stay in the hospitals; also, upon my return home — my family joins me in thanking you very much. John Sudlow

Regional Medical Center, near Jacksonville. Born July 11, 1965, in South Bend, he was the son of James and Pam Pippenger. On April 1, 1986, he married Spring Wilkins; she survives. A 1984 graduate of Wawasee High School, he was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was a member of Milford Christian Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Rodney Pippenger, Jr., at home; his parents, James and Pam Pippenger, Syracuse; one brother, Todd Pippenger, Plymouth; three sisters, Mrs. Scott (Laura) Campbell, Warsaw and Mrs. Bill (Rhonda) Byland, Syracuse and Shawnta Pippenger, both of Syracuse; and his grandparents, Dorothy Pippenger, Osceola, Eloise Osborne, Nappanee, and James Osborne, Nappanee. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Rev. Fred Walls officiating. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee, where military graveside rites were conducted by members of the US Marine Corps. Services were also held in North Carolina on Tuesday, March 20. Memorials may be directed to Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Fund. Dale W. Sparklin Dale W. Sparklin, 79, 100 W.E. Long Dr., Syracuse, died at 1:40 a m. Monday, March 26, 1990, tn Goshen Hospital, where he had been a patient six days.

great-grandparents are Mrs. Charles Dietrick, West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, and the late Charles Dietrick. PLETCHER, Kayla Rae Rodney Pletcher and Lorie Reeve of Goshen are the parents of a daughter, Kayla Rae, born at 8:09 a.m. Friday, March 23, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 19 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mary Reeve, Ligonier, and Allan Reeve, Bristol. Paternal grandparents are Ernie and Karen Pletcher, Goshen. Maternal great-grandparents are Maxwell and Elnora Simon, Syracuse. Paternal great-grandparents are DeVon and Elnore Books, Bristol, and Harold and Georgia Snyder, Kimmell. SORENSEN. Amy Elizabeth Craig and Patty Sorensen, 5643 Bar-Del W. Dr., Indianapolis, Ind. 46241, are the parents of a daughter, Amy Elizabeth, born at 8:57 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 1990, in St. Francis Hospital. Indianapolis. She weighed seven pounds, pine ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. Amy Elizabeth is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Joe and Jean Headly, Bloomington. Paternal grandparents are Eldon and Nola Sorensen, Milford. Paternal great-grandmother is Mary Morehouse, Goshen. WISE, Brittany Louise Randy and Theresa Wise, 401 E. Chicago, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Brittany Louise, born Friday, March 16. 1990. in Goshen Hospital. KING daughter Jeffery and Kimberly King, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter born Thursday, March 22,1990, in Kosciusko CommunityHospital, Warsaw.

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Born April 3, 1910, in Goshen, he was the son of Charles W. and Mary Elizabeth Method Sparklin. On October 22,1930, in Goshen, he married Melba Coy; she survives. A Syracuse area resident since 1956, he served with the Goshen Fire Department for 25 years and was Goshen’s first fire inspector. He was also a member of Syracuse Police Department for 7‘ 2 years, serving as chief for 2‘ 2 years, prior to his retirement in 1975. Mr. Sparklin served as a deputy with the sheriff's departments in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties and in 1966, he joined Water Safety Patrol on Syracuse and Wawasee lakes. He was a member of First Brethren Church, Syracuse. Surviving in addition to his wife are two half sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Nancy) Miller and Florance Sparklin, Goshen; two half brothers, John J. Sparklin, Millersburg, and Phillip Sparklin, Kissimmee, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Rule, in 1988. Visitation hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 28, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, and one hour prior to the services at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, in First Brethren Church, Goshen. Rev. Donald Rowser will officiate and biyial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be directed to First Brethren Church. Goshen, or the Heart Fund.

EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs last week: Elenor Pipp. 73, 806 Front Street, Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the the EMS was called to Sleepy Owl at 7:47 p.m.. Thursday. March 22. Donald Littler, 76, r 4 box 82C, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Friday, March 23, after the EMS was called to his home at 11:16a.m. The EMS was called to the home of Audry Raspiller, 58, 765 Mygestic Way, Syracuse, at 5:34 p.m., Friday. The EMS was called at 12:34 a.m.. Saturday. March 24, to the

One killed, one injured in Saturday mishap

A gathering of two college friends who traveled to Muncie to watch their alma mater (Ball State University) play in the NCAA tournament, via television, ended in tragedy early Saturday morning. March 24. At 4:40 a.m. John C. Simmons. 24, 53648 Ashwood Dr.. Granger, was killed in a single-car accident, suffering a broken neck and back. A passenger in the vehicle, Scott Davidson, 23, 202 Argonne Road. Warsaw, suffered a fractured left arm and bruises. Davidson is a reporter/ photographer and sports coordinator for The Papers Incorporated. Police report Simmons, who was driving a 1988 Chevrolet, apparently fell asleep at the wheel.

Fire at Thornburgs

The Syracuse Fire Department was called to Thornburg Drugs. Syracuse, at 7:09 p.m., Sunday. March 25. Fire officials were notified of an activated

PIONEERS TRADING — No, these aren’t real pioneers, just reasonable facsimilies. These folks and a host of others turned out at the Holiday Inn on March 24 to spend an afternoon taking part in an afternoon with Stone’s Trace Regulators. Everything from Indian artifacts to craft demonstrations were available to see and learn about. Pictured here from left are Steve Hursey and Gail Hursev of Cromwell. Their customer is Terry Vanette of Angola. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

Driver cited after leaving scene of accident

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents in the Lakeland area recently: Frances Godfrey, 58, no address given, suffered minor bleeding to her head following an accident Sundav, March 25, at 4:45 p.m. on CR 475E north of CR 300 N. She was a passenger in a 1983 Nissan Sentra driven by John R. Godfrey, 23, r 1 Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Godfrey told police he swerved to miss hitting a squirrel and lost control of his vehicle. The car struck an earth embankment with the front

home of Frank Chamberlin, 65, r 4 box 281, Syracuse. He was not transported to a hospital. But when the EMS was called at 3:11 a.m.. he was taken to Goshen Hospital. Liz Sloan. 69, 219 W. Portland St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday, March 24, after the EMS was called to her home at 12:34 p.m. Joshua Detwiler, four, 112 N. Lake St.. Syracuse, .was taken to Goshen Hospital after he was brought to the fire station at 2:42 p.m.. Saturday. Joe Hutchings. 19, 606 Sigbee Road, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to 867 King Arthur at 7:11 p.m., Saturday.

causing the car to go off the roadway and hit a tree before rolling over. The car traveled 169 feet from where it left the roadwaybefore hitting the tree. Davidson was asleep at the time of the accident and remembers waking up and climbing out of the car following the accident. Investigating officers have listed the fact that the driver apparently fell asleep and alcohol as contributing factors in the accident. Seat belts were not worn by either person in the vehicle. One investigating officer stated had Simmons been wearing a seat belt it would have prevented his death. The accident occurred on SR 15, 400 feet north of CR 1300 S. two miles south of Silver Lake.

automatic fire alarm in the business. The building was checked by fire officials and no fire or problems were found.

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left corner of the vehicle before turning around and backing into a tree. Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to the car, and under S2OO to a fence owned by Sam Popenfoose, r 1, Leesburg. Swerves To Miss Object Michael R. Groves, 19, 10 Sycamore Dr., Warsaw, com plained of pain to his head following an accident at 12:15 a m. Saturday, March 24, on Armstrong Road, west of CR 75E. Groves told police he was traveling west in his 1980 Ford when something ran across the road in front of him. He swerved to miss the object causing the vehicle to go off the edge of the road and roll over. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the vehicle. Driver Inattention Driver inattention and materials on the road surface were contributing circumstances in a one-vehicle accident Thursday. March 22, at 3:34 p.m. on CR 200E, south of Armstrong Road. Debra K. Neer, 34, r 1 box 143, Cromwell, suffered a fracture/dislocation to her lower leg. Neer told police she was traveling north on CR 200E in her 1979 Chevrolet truck when she lost control of the truck. The truck went off the road and rolled over two-three times. Driver Cited Michael A. Cavender, 23, r 1 box 204. Kimmell, was cited with leaving the scene of an accident that had occurred at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, March 17, on CR 800 N, east of the Syra-Web Road. Unsafe backing and improper lane usage were contributing circumstances in the mishap. Sandra F. Beaty, 47, r 2 box 315-A. Leesburg, suffered contusion/bruise to her head in the accident. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by John P. Beaty. 45. r 2 box 315-A. Leesburg. Beaty told police he was driving his 1986 Chrysler westbound on CR 800 N and came over a small hill and

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observed Cavender backing a 1977 Chevrolet across the road. Beaty stated he could not avoid hitting the other vehicle. After the impact, Cavender reportedly fled west on CR 800 N and turned south on the Syra-Web Road before stopping in the drive-way at the Dave Clayton residence. Cavender got out of the vehicle and fled on foot through a field. Cavendar later came to the sheriff's department and spoke to police about the accident. Damage to Beaty's vehicle was estimated up to $2,500 and up to $5,000 to the vehicle Cavender was driving, registered to James E. Cavender. Setting Sun Causes Accident Glare from the setting sun was listed as" the contributing circumstance in a one-vehicle accident Sunday. March 25, at 7:40 p.m. at CR 400E and CR 1000 N. Linda S. Sheline, 36, 605 Algonquin, Syracuse, was traveling west in her 1978 Ford. She told police the glare from the sun blinded her vision and did not see the road turn ahead. She lost control of the vehicle sliding over a county highway sign. The vehicle turned over on its side in a field. Damage to the vehicle was estimated up to $2,500 and under S2OO to the sign. Looses Control Richard M. Hiner, 19, r 1 box 218, North Webster, lost control of his 1981 AMC Concord after a passing vehicle cut in too close to his vehicle. The accident occurred on Thursday. March 22, at 8:55 p.m. on Backwater Road, east of CR 900E. Hiner's vehicle went off the road hitting a utility pole which caused the electrical service lines into the home of Ken Ott, r 1 box 332, North Webster, to be pulled loose from the home. Damage to the home was estimated up to SI,OOO, up to $2,500 to the utility pole and up to $2,500 to the vehicle.

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