The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 August 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

Otha Davidson Jr.

Otha Davidson, Jr., 66, 16270 CR 138, Goshen, died at 7:05 a m. Monday, Aug. 6, 1990, in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend, where he had been hospitalized one day. He had been ill three months. He was bom April 28, 1924, in Monticello, Ky. On January 1, 1948, in Monticello, he married Mary Ida Patton; she survives. In 1986 he retired as an assembler with Goshen Sash and Door. Mr. Davidson was a United States Army veteran of World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Mrs. John (Betsy) Penrose and Mrs. Larry (Becky) Kauffman, both of Goshen, Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Crabtree, Milford, and Mrs. Rick (Loretta) Kline, La Villa; three sons, Danny, Steve and Jeffery Davidson, all of Goshen; one stepson, Everett Patton, New Paris; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Myrtle Crabtree, Monticello; two sisters, Mrs. Willie (Joyce) Hunley, Syracuse, and Lucille Roberts, Monticello; and one brother, Bobby Davidson, Middlebury. He was preceded in death by a brother. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 3-9 p.m. in Marvin Hicks Funeral Home, Monticello, Ky., where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Burial will be in Elk Spring Cemetery. YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of local arrangements. Zoa C. Freed Zoa C. Freed, 72, r 4 box 308 D, Syracuse, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5,1990, in her home.

Hospital notes

KCH . MONDAY, JULY 30 Admissions Vicki L. Rice, Milford TUESDAY, JULY 31 Admissions Michelle Dobbs, Syracuse Dismissals Linda M. Helms, Milford WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 Admissions Mildred V. Pierce, Leesburg Alycia J. Brown, Milford Dismissals Vicki L. Rice, Milford, and infant son FRIDAY, AUG. 3 Dismissals Mildred V. Pierce, Leesburg SUNDAY, AUG. 5 Admissions Kelly F. Becker, Leesburg Goshen WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 Dismissals Marjorie L. Coy, P.O. Box 324, Milford

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU To all my friends and relatives for their prayers, flowers, and other remembrances while I was in the hospital and during my recuperation at home. You are great. Special thanks to Dr. Harley, Dr. Schmucker and the Goshen Hospital for all their help. Marjorie Coy

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Born January 12, 1918, in Crown Point, she was the daughter of William and Cynthia Enyeart Frymier. On August 29, 1964, she married James Freed, who died in 1983. Having moved from South Bend to the Syracuse area in 1944, Mrs. Freed was a retired inspector from Dana Corp., Syracuse. She was a member of Dana Pioneer Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Syracuse. Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia Sicks, Denver, Colo., and Priscilla Sicks, Syracuse; three sons, Dan Sicks, Syracuse, and Thomas Charters and Philip Charters, both of Milford; one stepdaughter, Elsie Minier, Goshen; two stepsons, James R. Freed, Manitowoc, Wis., and James D. Freed, Salido, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 8, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with burial in Syracuse Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Syracuse Medical Emergency Service. Floyd Hertel Floyd J. Hertels 69, 601 Matthews, Connersville, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4,1990, in his home. Born July 10, 1921, in Franklin County, he was the son of George W. and Pauline Lohrey Hertel. On November 8, 1975, in Connersville, he married Janice Whitfield; she survives. He retired in 1983 from Design & Manufacturing. A member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both

THURSDAY, AUG. 2 Admissions M-ary Helene Levernier, Milford FRIDAY, AUG. 3 Admissions Myra J. Sands, r 1 box 60, Milford SATURDAY, AUG. 4 Dismissals Martha Swanson, r 2, Syracuse SUNDAY, AUG. 5 Admissions John Mast, r 5, Syracuse Dismissals Myra Sands, r 1 box 60, Milford, and infant daughter MONDAY, AUG. 6 Admissions Janet K. Los, r 1 box 111, Syracuse Don A. Troyer, 14898 CR 50, Syracuse RECOVERING FROM KNEE SURGERY Milford resident Mary Helene Levernier remains in Goshen Hospital following surgery on both of her knees Thursday morning, Aug. 2. Mrs. Levernier is reportedly making satisfactory recovery. She is in Room 226-West.

THANKS AND SINCERE APPRECIATION To our many friends from the neighborhood. First Brethren and other churches, Kiwanis Club, family members and anyone who helped us in getting ready for our auction sale, throughout the day. and cleaning up afterwards. Words fail us in expressing our thanks. Dorothea Kerlin Robert & Marjorie Groves

in Brookville, and Warren Masonic Lodge in Connersville, Mr. Hertel was a former member of Scottish Rite and Whitewater Shrine Club. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War 11. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son; one daughter, Nanceen Briggs, Syracuse; two stepdaughters; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; his mother, Pauline Hertel Evans; two brothers; one sister; and one Stepbrother. He was preceded in death by his father and stepfather. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, in Showalter-Blackwell Myers Chapel. Military graveside rites were conducted by members of Fayette County Veterans Council in Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville. Drew Lemberg Drew C. Lemberg, six-year-old son of Brian and Glenda Lemberg, Fort Wayne, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 1990, in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was injured in an accident in Fort Wayne several hours earlier. He was born April 8, 1984, in Fort Wayne. Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Brandon, and one sister, Danielle, both at home; and his grandparents, Harry and Janet Lemberg, Syracuse, and Glenn and Bonnie Exner, Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in D O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with Father Robert Traub officiating. Interment was in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

NORTHRUP IN STABLE CONDITION George (Rob) Northrup, 22, Milford, remains in stable condition in Indiana University Hospital from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday evening, Aug. 1. Cards may be sent to him at Indiana University Hospital, Room 433 North, 926 W. Michigan, Indianapolis. Ind. 46202. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs last week: The EMS was called at 8:52 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1. to assist Milford. No patient was transported by Syracuse. At 6:04 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, the EMS was called to Camalot Lane. Cromwell. There was no one at that address. EMS technicians were called to Pickwick Road at 11:27 a.m. Sunday. Six-year-old Erin Button of rural route, Syracuse was taken to Goshen General Hospital. At 5:30 p.m. Monday, EMS personnel tended to Richard Wilson, 28. and Betty Wilson, 26. at the intersection of SR 13 and County Line Road. Both are residents of rural route. Milford. No patient was transported. Also at 5:30 p.m. at SR 13 and County Line Road, Tammy Oswald, age unknown, rural route. Syracuse, was attended to by Syracuse EMS. She was not transported. Donna Miller, 19, rural route, Syracuse, received attention at SR 13 and County Line Road for minor injuries. No transport was made.

Births

ROBERTS. Landon Alan Rob and Tracy Roberts, 4941 N. CR 375E, Warsaw, are the parents of a son. Landon Alan, born at 7:45 p.m. Saturday. July 28,1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He weighed six pounds, nine ounces, and

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David Miller

DaViS J. Miller, 82, 500 S. Main St., Elkhart, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31,1990, in Elkhart Hospital, where he was admitted July 17. He was born May 17, 1908, in Elkhart. On June 21, 1931, he married Helen C. Miller; she survives. He graduated in 1925 from Elkhart High School. Following graduation from Manchester College, he taught at Milford and was principal at Osolo Township School. He was co-owner of Midwestern Rubber Products, where he served as president and chairman of the board until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of First Congregational Church, Goshen Elks, Masonic Lodge and Lions Club and Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend. He served as past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a 33rd degree Mason. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Mrs. E. Wray (Louanne) Clapp, Columbus; one son, John David Miller, Eagle Lake; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. H. M. (Florence) Kelly, South Bend. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, in First Congregation Church with Rev. Robert Bottoms officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or to the agency of the donor's choice. Foy F. Sauers Foy F. Sauers, 58, Whitley County, died at 11 a m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 1990, in Whitley County

measured 2O‘a inches. Landon Alan is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Sharon Baugher, Warsaw. Paternal grandfather is Bob Roberts, Leesburg. Maternal great-grandparents are l!ois Burkholder, Warsaw, and John Baugher, North Webster. Paternal great-grandparents are Bert and Margaret Roberts, Leesburg. RICE, Dallas Jordan Mark and Vicki Rice, P.O. Box 51. Milford, are the parents of a son, Dallas Jordan, born at 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 30, 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He weighed nine pounds, 9' 2 ounces. Dallas Jordan has a brother, Brandon Kyle, 14' 2 months. Maternal grandparents are Bob and Sally Wise, Milford. Paternal grandparents are Charles Rice and Linda Welbaum, both of Troy, Ohio. Maternal great-grandparents are Charlotte Wise, Milford, and Joe and Eleanor Stouder, Nappanee. DANIELS, Adam Lee Ron and Laura Daniels. 6461 Glendale Ct., Florence, Ky. 41042. are the parents of a son, Adam Lee, born at 10:03 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 1990, in St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Florence. He weighed six pounds, nine ounces, and measured 18 inches in length. Adam Lee is the couple s first child. Maternal grandparents are Carl and Kay Meditch. Mansfield, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Beverly Daniels, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Arthur and Bernice Hewlett, lowa. Sandra Meditch. Indianapolis. and George and Frances Brown, Galveston. Paternal great grandparents are Paul and Irene Garner. Frankfort, and Joe and Malvina Daniels. Lafayette. SANDS, Stephanie JoyJoe and Myra Sands, r 1 box 505. Milford, are the parents of a daughter. Stephanie Joy, born at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3,1990, in

Memorial Hospital where he was a patient for one week. Born April 25, 1932, in Etna Township, he was the son of Eli and Besse Miller Sauers. On May 27, 1953, he married Ruth R. Witmer; she survives. He was employed at DanaWeatherhead, Columbia City. He attended Etna School and North Webster High School, and served in the United States Army Artillery in Korea. Mr. Sauers was affiliated with Etna United Methodist Church and was a member of American Legion Post 98, International AMICA and UAW Local 1404. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Steve Sauers, Columbia City; one daughter, Sandra Sauers, Pierceton; four grand-’ children; two brothers, Dan M. Sauers, Columbia City, and Dale Sauers, Tallahassee, Fla.;- and one sister, Elsie Sattison, Columbia City. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 8, in Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with Rev. Curtiss Johnson officiating. Burial was in West Etna Community Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by members of American Legion Post 98. Mary E. (Betty) Yoder Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Yoder, 69, 51125 CR UN, Elkhart, died at 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 1990, in her home, following an extended illness. Born June 10, 1921, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Lillian Pflegar Lemen. On November 29. 1942, she married Douglas J. Yoder; he survives.

Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, 7> 2 ounces, and measured 20> 2 inches in length. Stephanie Joy has a .sister, Crystal Rae, three years old. Maternal grandparents are William and Lucy Yoder, Jones, Mich. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Nancy Sands, Syracuse, and Wayne and Edith Groat. Greenwood. Maternal greatgrandparents are Levi and Ida Shettler, Middlebury, and Melvin and Lydia Yoder, Partridge, Kan. Paternal greatgrandparents are Seldon and Sarah Bailey, Wheatfield. LOS, Chester Conrad Chet and Jan Los, r 1 box 111, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Chester Conrad, born at 3:13 a m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed 11 pounds and measured 21 inches in length. Chester Conrad is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandmother is Margaret Jones, Rochester. Paternal grandparents are Chet and Gladys Los. South Bend. Maternal great-grandparents are Ova Word and Norton Jones, both of Frankfort.

Three-vehicle accident Monday

A three-vehicle accident occurred Monday, Aug. 6, at 5:40 p.m. at South County Line Road and SR 13 near Syracuse. All three vehicles were westbound on South County Line Road. Richard W. Wilson, 28. r 2 box 6A, Milford, was driving a 1972 Chevrolet Impala that struck a 1988 Dodge Caravan driven by Tammy J. Oswald. 27, r 4 box 3748. Syracuse. The impact pushed Oswald’s vehicle into the back of a 1985 Nissan NX driven by Donna L. Miller. 19. r 1 box 263 X. Syracuse, which was stopped at the intersection. Wilson told the investigating officer that as he came over the crest of a hill he didn’t see that Oswald's vehicle was stopped. Total damage was listed at $5,000. Tons of plastic U.S. companies make 30 million tons of plastic each year — half the tonnage of the nation’s wheat crop says National Geographic

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Mrs. Yoder retired from Skamper Corporation, Bristol, following 10 years' employment as bookkeeper. She was a member and past matron of Order of the Eastern Star 283, Syracuse; Elkhart Hospital Auxiliary; Trailer City Sams; and Good Sam #26. Surviving in addition to her husband are three sons, Douglas J. Yoder, Jr., Sharpsville, John D. Yoder, Tyler, Texas, and

From the Syracuse Police Log —

Manhole cover off of sewer

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: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 The names of persons involved with the local cemetery were provided to a person who requested to know who was in charge of the cemetery.

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TRUCK-TRAIN ACCIDENT — A truck-train accident occurred this morning, Wednesday, approximately 8:30 on Seth Ward Road, north of Eli Lilly Road, behind Wawasee Golf Course, Syracuse. According to investigating officer. Deputy Sheriff John Hart, the driver of the Ford dump truck, William Sanders, 39. 721 N. Merridan St., Brazil, pulled from a dirt access road just north of the tracks and went to turn south, striking the train. The engineer said he blew the train’s horn but Sanders never slowed down. The engine was stopped one-fourth to one-half mile from the crossing, which is marked only with cross arms. The truck is registered to Reynolds. Inc., P.O. Box 186, Orleans, and the train is a CSX transportation train. No damage estimate was available. Sanders was transported to Goshen General Hospital by Syracuse EMS. No other information was available at press time. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

Jet skis collide

No one was injured when two jet skis collided on Webster Lake, Tuesday, July 31, at 1:38 p.m. Conservation Officer Carl Hepler reports that Mike T. Berry, 22, Chicago, 111., and Jerry M. Kennedy, 22. Springfield, 111., were both riding 1990 Kawasaki Jet Skis, owned by Charles Lawrence. North Webster. Berry told authorities they were headed across the lake and decided to meet and talk. The accident occurred when Kennedypulled the kill cord on the jet ski causing him to loose steering control of the craft. Kennedy jumped off the bike when he saw that he was going to hit Berry's bike. The jet ski that Kennedy was operating ran into and over the back of Berry’s bike.

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Wed., August 8, 1990 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Charles F. Yoder, Elkhart; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Lusk, Lebanon,, and Mrs. Byron (Sally) Galloway, Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; her mother, Lillian Lemen, Indianapolis; and three sisters, Mrs. Hiram (Lillian) Leonard, and Dorothy Dreier, both of Indianapolis,-and Mildred Lemen, Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug.

The dispatcher was asked the location of the public ramp. Directions were given to the inquiring person. THURSDAY, AUG. 2 Fire officials were notified by a township resident that he would be doing a controlled burn south of Crazy Corners. FRIDAY, AUG. 3 Someone reported to the dispatcher that a truck had rolled into the creek on Carroll Street.

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8, in Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, with Rev Hugh Rohrer, pastor of Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Elkhart, officiating. The body was cremated with burial to be held later in Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. Memorials may be directed to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

A man advised the dispatcher that his mother wasn’t breathing. An ambulance was sent. MONDAY, AUG. 6 The dispatcher was notified that the manhole cover for the sewer on West North Street was off. Someone reported a car accident had occured on State Road 13 at the County Line Road intersection. Police, Fire and EMS personnel were sent to the scene.

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