The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

Alvin Farmwald Alvin Farmwald, 85, r 1 box 11, Nappanee, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, May 21, 1990, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa, where he was a patient since April 26. He had been in ill health for two years. Born December 25, 1904, in Nappanee, he was the son of Abraham J. and Fannie M. Schmucker Farmwald. On December 25, 1930, in Nappanee, he married Martha Kaufman; she survives. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer and a member of North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Surviving in addition to his wife are six sons, Leon and Ken Farmwald, both of Nappanee, Dan and Don Farmwald, both of Goshen, Royce Farmwald, Sarasota, Fla., and Paul Farmwald, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 18grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathryn Knisley and Sue Farmwald, both of Goshen, and Mrs. Elmer (Alda) Slabaugh, Milford; and one brother, Mervin Farmwald, LaGrange. He was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother, Harvey.

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, MAY 15 Dismissals Mary Byrd, 613 S. Main St., Syracuse WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Dismissals Eunice Hunsberger, r 1 box 170, Milford THURSDAY, MAY 17 Dismissals Dorothea Kilmer, r 4 box 376, Syracuse FRIDAY, MAY 18 Admissions Vicki L. Karns, 211 S. Lake St., Syracuse Dismissals Franklin H. Henwood, r 3 box 495, Syracuse SATURDAY, MAY 19 Admissions Eudokia Motruk, r T box 2408, Milford KCH MONDAY, MAY 14 Dismissals Margaret M. Black, Leesburg

Vandals damage pop machine at Bales

Vandals knocked over a Coca Cola pop machine at Bales Butcher Shop, Main Street, Syracuse, sometime Monday evening. No damage estimate was available. According to Syracuse Police Officer Robert J. Houser, he observed the knocked over pop machine at 12:04 a.m., Tuesday, while on routine patrol. He had driven by the store at 10:30 p.m., Monday, and the pop machine was upright. Car Stolen/Recovered Police were called to an onevehicle accident on Friday morning, May 18, on CR 56 in Elkhart County, two miles west of Huntington Road. There they found a

Safety tips for using camp fuel

Camping appliances such as stoves and lanterns add greatly to the convenience and pleasure of camping. The most common fuels burned in these appliances are liquid camp fuel and propane, either in disposable cylinders or bulk tanks. The Coleman Company, which has been making lanterns since 1914, offers the following safety tips for handling fuels: Coleman Fuel: • Do not handle or store fuel near open flame or spark

IN MEMORY OF NORMAN DRUCKAMILLER Who Passed Away May 23,1986 I love you tor everything you were, and everything you did. I love you for every smile you gave me, for every word you spoke, and each touch of your hand. I love you for the moments you gave me, and everything we shared, for all those wonderful things and more. I’ll always love you. YOUR WIFE, HILDA

Visitation will be from 2-5 and 6-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 23, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to services at 10:30 am. Thursday, May 24, in North Main Street Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Rev. John King and Rev. Duncan Smith will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorials may be directed to North Main Street Mennonite Church. Sammuel Fulwider Sammuel Parker Fulwider, 21, 306 E. Leedy St., Warsaw, died Sunday, May 13, 1990, from injuries sustained in an accident in Earth, Texas. Born May 2, 1969, he was the son of James William and Linda Lindemuth Fulwider. A Kosciusko County resident since 1979, he was a 1987 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and was a student. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. His survivors include his mother, Linda Fulwider, Warsaw; his father and stepmother, James and Pat Fulwider, Oswego; one brother, Max Fulwider, Warsaw; two step-

TUESDAY, MAY 15 Admissions Pearl M. Wyse, Leesburg THURSDAY, MAY 17 Dismissals Garland L. Hilton, Leesburg Virginia O. Perry, North Webster SATURDAY, MAY 19 Dismissals Megan A. Davis, Leesburg EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs last week: The EMS was called to Dana Corporation at 6:45 p.m., Thursday, May 17. Ken Oswald, 31, 119 W. E. Long Dr., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital. Rick Martin, 19, 113 E. Carroll St., Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after he came to the fire station at 10:15 p.m., Thursday. < Elaine Hibschman, 46, r 4 box 286, Syracuse, was not transported to the hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 8:40 p.m., Saturday, May 19. The EMS was called back to her home at 8:58 a.m., Sunday, May 20, and she was taken to Goshen Hospital. Morris Stewart, 55, r 5 box 232,

vehicle that had been driven into a ditch and had turned end over end. The 1985 Chevrolet had been reported stolen by Jon R. Miller, Syracuse, sometime after 12:30 a.m., Friday morning. Miller told police he had been out drinking the evening before at Cocineros and R.C. Pier, but did not remember what time he left those businesses or how or when he returned home. Tree Stolen Lisa Hershberger, Warsaw, an employee at Krider Nursery notified police at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, May 16, that someone had stolen a magnolia tree from that business. The tree is valued at $77.95.

sources, or where temperatures exceed 120°F. • Keep out of reach of children. • Never attempt to fill or change fuel while the appliance is hot or burning. • Do not use camping fuels as fire or charcoal starters. • Always discard empty fuel containers in a safe and proper container. Do not incinerate. • Always fill and light appliances outdoors.

brothers, Chris E. Armie, North Manchester, and Phillip M. Armie, Winona Lake; one stepsister, Jill E. Rosenzweig, San Diego, Calif.; his maternal grandmother, Blanche Lindemuth, Syracuse; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fulwider, Wabash. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Dr. Howard Smith officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. Herschel E. Rock Herschel E. Rock, 69, 20018 Regina Rd., New Paris, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 21, 1990, in the emergency room of Goshen Hospital. Born March 20,1921, in Milford, he was the son of Lorenzo D. and Rose Krauter Rock. On December 22, 1941, in New Paris, he married Mary K. Smith; she survives. A well-known retired New Paris businessman, Mr. Rock

Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 5:39 p.m., Sunday. The EMS was called to the home of Elaine Hibschman, 46, r 4 box 286, Syracuse, at 6:22 p.m., Monday. She was not taken to a hospital. Births KANN, Derek Russell Russ and Wrenay Kann, r 3 box 524 D, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Derek Russell, born at 7:52 a.m. Monday, May 7,1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He weighed seven pounds, l>/ 2 pounces, and measured 21'/ 4 inches in length. Derek Russell has two brothers, Nathan J., 8, and Jason, 20, and one sister, Itasca, 24. Maternal grandmother is Gwen Miller, Big Chapman Lake, Warsaw. Paternal grandparents are Herb and Mary Kann, Warsaw. Maternal great-grandmother is Martha Powell, Big Chapman Lake, Warsaw. KROH, Thomas Drew Tom and Amy Kroh, 201 W. 91st St., Indianapolis, are the parents of a son, Thomas Drew, born at 11:31 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 1990, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. He weighed seven pounds, 12 > 2 ounces, and measured 20>/ 2 inches in length. Thomas Drew has a sister, Kristin Leigh, 2 years old. Maternal grandparents are Lewis and Mim Speicher, Milford. Paternal grandparents

Cromwell man charged with leaving the scene of an accident Sunday

Syracuse Police investigated the following accidents during the past week: Frank D. Brown, 19, Cromwell, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving without financial responsibility, and driving a vehicle with improper plates, following an accident Sunday, May 20, at 4:02 a.m. The accident occurred in the area between the side railroad tracks and main tracks, east of SR 13. According to Syracuse Police, Brown was observed driving a 1982 Oldsmobile Omega from the north side of Pacific Molasses Company. Police noticed extensive damage to his vehicle as he was attempting to leave the area. Brown was stopped as it- appeared he had been in a serious accident. Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller noted that upon his investigation he found that Brown’s vehicle had hit one of three tanker cars parked along the sidetracks, on the north side of the molasses plant. It is unknown how the driver entered that area, as the driver does not remember the accident.

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started Rock Builders Supply and Rock Masonry, New Paris. At the time of his death, he was president of both companies. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1939 and from Indiana University in 1943. Active in ROTC while at the university, he joined the United States Air Force following graduation and served during World War 11. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in New Paris, the Boy Scout committee and was active in Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island, Fla. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Shirley Miller, New Paris; two sons, Thomas Rock, New Paris, and Edward D. Rock, Goshen; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 23, in Rieth, Rohrer & Ehret Goshen. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, in Grace United Methodist Church, New Paris, with Rev. Robert Carmin officiating. Burial will be in Florida. Memorials may be directed to Boy Scout Troop 12, New Paris.

are John and Gail Kroh, Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandparents are Theo and Naoma Beer, and Pauline Speicher, all of Milford. Paternal great-grandmothers are Lucy Kroh, Syracuse, and Inga Crawford, Jacksonville, Fla. KARNS, Lydia Suzan Roger and Vicki Karns, 211 S. Lake St., Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Suzan, born at 8:15 a.m. Friday, May 18,1990, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed nine pounds, 2'/ 2 ounces, and measured 22>/ 2 inches in length. Lydia Suzan has one sister, Laura Elizabeth, 7*/ 2 , and one brother, Tyler Thomas Lewis, 5. Maternal grandparents are Lewis Smith, Woodbine, Md., and the late Suzan Smith. Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Wanda Karns, Huntington. Paternal great-grandmothers are Wilma Johnson and Laura Karns, both of Huntington. ZEHR, Lindsey Carter Jeff and Lana Zehr, 145 Wells Dr., Inman, S.C., are the parents of a daughter, Lindsey Carter, born Saturday afternoon, May 19, 1990, in a Spartanburg hospital, Spartanburg, S.C. She weighed eight pounds, and measured 20 inches in length. Lindsey Carter is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Dr. Marvin and Pat Carter, Walterboro, S.C. Paternal grandparents are Jay and Carolyn Zehr, Milford. Paternal greatgrandmother is Fannie Sommer, Hubbard Hill Estates, Elkhart.

Damage to the vehicle was estimated up to $2,500 and under SIOO to the tanker which is registered to GATX. Unsafe Backing Unsafe backing was the cause of a two-vehicle accident Saturday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m., at Pickwick Road and an alley. John R. Wheeler, Jr., 30, Syracuse, was traveling south in the alley beside R.C. Pier. He told police he placed the van in reverse and started to back up, hitting a 1989 Chevrolet Iroc-Z, that was stopped behind him. The Chevrolet was driven by Susan A. Joy, 38, Columbia City. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to SI,OOO. Hit And Run Police were called to a hit and run accident during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 19, in the parking lot of Cocinero’s, northwest of Bowser Road and SR 13. Jonna Ernst, Goshen, told police she had parked her 1988 Pontiac Grand Am in the parking lot around 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, and when she returned to the vehicle at 2:40

Ronald D. Strieby Ronald Duane Strieby, 61, r 2, Syracuse, died at 12:23 a m. Monday, May 21, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born September 28, 1928, near Syracuse, he was the son of Thomas and Hazel P. Gushwa Strieby. On February 28,1948, he married Pauline Richards; she survives. A lifetime Syracuse area resident, he was self-employed as a bait wholesaler. A member of Believers Baptist Church, Warsaw, Mr. Strieby was a veteran of World War 11. Surviving in-addition to his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Monte (Pamela) Florey, Mentone, Mrs. Robert (Cynthia) Schue, North Webster, and Mrs. Randall (Deborah) Scharf, Warsaw; two sons, Ronald L. Strieby and Randy Strieby, both of Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Alma Spry, Betty Godfrey and Mary Hewitt, all of Syracuse; and one brother, Delbert Strieby, Centerton. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. today, Wednesday, May 23, in Believers Baptist Church, Warsaw, with Pastor Ronald Williams officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery near North Webster. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Ralph E. Wall Ralph E. Wall, 75, 616 N. Grant St., Warsaw, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, May 17,1990, in Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw. He was in ill health since December 1989. Born December 23, 1914, in Bluffton, he was the son of William and Della Allen Wall. On September 2, 1939, in Wabash, he married Ruth Ogan; she survives. Having moved from Wabash to Warsaw in 1963, he retired in 1980 after 18 years in boiler maintenance at R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Warsaw. He was also employed for 10 years at Indiana Glass Factory, Dunkirk; and for 20 years at American Rock Wool, Wabash. A 1935 graduate of Pennville High School, Mr. Wall was a member of First Christian Church, Warsaw, and Ostomy Club. Survivors in addition to his wife are four sons, David Wall, Denver, Brian Wall, Syracuse, Dennis Wall, Leesburg,and Stanley Wall, Winona Lake; eight' grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Harry Wall, Pennville, and Donald Wall, Muncie. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with graveside services following at 12:30 p.m. at Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash, with Chris Mahan, pastor of Milford Christian Church, officiating. Memorials may be directed to Kosciusko County Hospice.

am., Saturday morning found the vehicle had been hit on the side and pushed sideways seven feet. Driver Inattention Driver inattention was the cause of a two-vehicle accident on Friday, May 18, at 5:08 p.m., on SR 13, just south of Boston Street. Adam M. List, 26, Syracuse, was driving his 1987 Ford pick-up south on SR 13 and was looking to the right side of the road. When he looked back to the roadway he could not stop in time to avoid hitting a 1989 Chevrolet pick up driven by Jack Baumgartner, 43, Syracuse. Baumgartner had stopped his vehicle for a train. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to SI,OOO each.

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Syracuse man hospitalized following accident Tuesday

The following accidents were investigated by Kosciusko County Police during the past week: Javier Melendez, 21, 613 S. Lake St., Syracuse, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday, May 22, at 9:48 a.m. Melendez complained of pain to his chest. The accident was at Old Road 30, west off CR 350 W. According to police Melendez was traveling west on Old Road 30 in a 1983 Mazda GLC when a 1984 GMC High Sierra pulled out from the south side of the road, striking Melendez’s vehicle in the side. The GMC was driven by Mark R. Keckler, 26, r 1 box 74-B, Claypool, and registered to Creighton Brothers LP, P.O. Box 1058, Warsaw. Damage to Melendez’s vehicle, registered to Maria and David Antu, 613 S. Lake St., Syracuse, was estimated up to $5,000 and up to $2,500 to the GMC. Cyclist Injured , sl2, North 4 Webster, suffered minor bleeding to his face following a motorcycle/van accident on Friday, May 18, at 9:55 p.m. The accident occurred on CR 500 N, west of CR 850E, southeast of North Webster. Police report Franklin R. Krantz, 46, r 1 box 573, North Webster, was backing his 1977 Chevrolet van out of a private driveway into CR 500 N when it was struck by a 1971 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Belchak. Krantz told police when he started backing out of the drive, the motorcycle was down the

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road a ways, but by the time he backed the vehicle out of the drive and put the vehicle into forward gear to move, the motorcycle was there and the driver attempted to pass him on the right. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to SI,OOO. Water Causes Accident Michael E. Hoffman, 46, r 2 box 998, North Webster, complained of pain to his shoulder/upper arm area following a two-vehicle accident Thursday, May 17, at 9:57 p.m. The accident was on CR 800 N, west of CR 550E. Hoffman lost control of his 1987 Honda after it hit a large puddle of water in the roadway, causing the vehicle to his an on coming 1986 Pontiac driven by Cynthia G. Shear, 29, r 5 box 346, Syracuse. She was not injured. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to both of the vehicles. Driver Inattention Driver inattention was the cause of a two-vehicle accident Thursday, May 17, at 8 a.m., on t.CR east>af the HaWrjhs Road south of Syracuse. Angela C.„Stuckman, 25, r,2 box 436, Syracuse, was driving her 1984 Chrysler Lazer out of the parking lot of Ameritrust Bank, and pulled into the path of a 1986 Chevrolet Nova being driven by Sandra L. Beery, 30, r 3 box 548 M, Syracuse, that was traveling west on CR 1000 N. Stuckman stated she did not see the Beery vehicle. Damage to Stuckman’s vehicle was estimated under S2OO and up to SI,OOO to Beery’s vehicle. Backing Mishap Two-vehicles collided at CR 150E and CR 300 N on Tuesday,

May 22, at 7:10 a.m., north of Warsaw. Darrell E. Campell, 39, r 2 box 573, Syracuse, was traveling south on CR 150E in his 1967 Buick and had stopped at the intersection with CR 300 N. He told police he backed his vehicle up for a turning vehicle, and backed into the front of a 1988 Ford pickup truck that had stopped behind him. The truck was driven by Steve E. Hawblitzel, 17, r 6 box 11, Warsaw. No damage amount was listed for either vehicle. Driving Left Os Center Driving left of center caused a two-vehicle accident Monday, May 14, at 10:55 a.m., at Eli Lilly Road and Warner Road, east of Syracuse. Larry A. Harkleroad, 41, r 1 Cherokee Road, Syracuse, was driving his 1989 Chevrolet west on Eli Lilly Road. He told police when his vehicle rounded a curve some items on the front seat of his car started to slide off the seat. Harkleroad ’ stated he reached down to grab the items and in doing so turned the stealing Wheel eaanng hixcar to<o left of Center and sidewipdia trailer being pulled by a llbo Chevrolet truck. / The truck was being/ariven by Joseph Cross, 44,906 A. Highland, Goshen, east on Eli Liny Road. Damage to vehicle was estimated up t 052,500 and up to SI,OOO to the trailer registered to Rockwood, Inc., 3010 College Ave., Goshen. Human brain The average brain comprises two percent of a person's total body weight, yet requires a quarter of all oxygen used by the body.

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