The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 August 1990 — Page 3
Obituaries
Lucile Barrows Lucile M. Barrows, 84, 225 N. Lake St., Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1990, in the Syracuse home of her daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Elanore) Steele. She was born April 4, 1906, in Branch County, Mich. On October 6, 1924, she was married to Wayne G. Barrows, who died October 27, 1974. Mrs. Barrows was formerly employed with Armstrong Band Instrument Co. Surviving in addition to her daughter are two sons, Wayne Barrows, Jr., Edwardsburg, Mich., and Robert J. Barrows, Elkhart; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Simbulan, in 1962. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Thursday, Aug. 9, in Westbrook-Metz-Clouse Funeral Home, Elkhart, with Rev. Everett Caes, pastor of Grace Brethren Church, officiating. Burial was in Prairie Street Cemetery. Rosa Cripe Rosa E. Cripe, 98, died at 11:57 a m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1990, in LuAnn Nursing Home, Nappanee, where she resided since 1982. Born May 18, 1892, in New Paris, she was the daughter of Josiah and Sarah Welty. On September 3, 1913, she married Roy E. Cripe, who died January 5,1975. A lifetime Nappanee area resident, Mrs. Cripe was a homemaker. She was a member of First Brethren Church, Nappanee. Her survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Losee, South Bend, and Flossie Losee, Nappanee; three sons, Robert Cripe, North Webster, Phillip Cripe, Nappanee, and Douglas Cripe, Goshen; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one sister. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m. Friday, Aug. 10, in Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with burial in Union Center Cemetery.
Hospital notes
KCH MONDAY, AUG. 6 Admissions Julia A. Stotts, Leesburg TUESDAY. AUG. 7 Admissions Mildred L. Weiper, Leesburg Dismissals Kelly F. Becker, Leesburg WEDNESDAY. AUG. 8 Admissions Jill Yagel, North Webster Clyde Bair. Leesburg THURSDAY. AUG. 9 Admissions Deborah D. Utter, Leesburg Christina J. Taggart, North Webster FRIDAY. AUG. 10 Dismissals Jill Yagel, North Webster SATURDAY. AUG. II Admissions Keaton Schopf, Syracuse Dismissals Deborah D. Utter, Leesburg SUNDAY. AUG. 12 Dismissals Mildred L. Weiper, Leesburg Goshen o TUESDAY. AUG. 7 Admissions Cathleen Kneller. P.O Box 264. North Webster Anna L Troup, r 1 box 110A, Milford WEDNESDAY. AUG. 8 Admissions Kimberly J. Zimmerman, r 2 box 128, Milford Dismissals Janet K. Los. r 1 box 111. Syracuse, and infant son, Chester Conrad THURSDAY. AUG. 9 Admissions Joyce Queen, 407 S. Lake St., Syracuse Dismissals John Mast, r 5. Syracuse
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Ralph Meyers Ralph-J~Mayors, 93, formerly of Columbia City? died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1990, in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, where he as a patient since October 1989. Born June 28,1897, in Columbia City, he was the son of William E. and Mary A. Stouffs Meyers. A graduate of Columbia City High School, he was employed by Pennsylvania Railroad and later worked in Garden Gift Shop, Columbia City. Mr. Meyers then moved to Warsaw where he opened Ralph Meyers Gifts store, which he operated for 20 years. He was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church. His survivors include several nieces and nephews, one of whom is Dr. William L. Meyers, Syracuse. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Friday, Aug. 10, in St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Columbia City, with Father Mel Herber officiating. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery. Smith and Sons Funeral Home. Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements. David Miller Nancy Miller David A. Miller, 46, and Nancy S. Miller, 42, 200 Southern Cross Dr., Middlebury, died at approximately 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, 1990, from injuries sustained in a three-vehicle accident near Edwardsburg, Mich. Mr. Miller was the brother of Carl Miller, Syracuse. Mr. Miller was born April 5, 1944, in Goshen. On November 12, 1966, he was married to Nancy S. Garber. He was a 1962 graduate of Bethany Christian High School and was an Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reserve officer. He was formerly a salesman for two area radio stations and was most recently employed in sales for Chupp & Sons, an Elkhart van conversion firm. A member of Calvary Assembly of God Church, he served on the church board and was a Sunday school teacher as well as active in the Royal
Don Troyer, 14898 CR 50. Syracuse FRIDAY, AUG. 10 Dismissals Cathleen K. Kneller, P.O. Box 264, North Webster, and infant son Mary H. Levernier, P.O. Box 622. Milford SATURDAY. AUG. 11 Dismissals Anna L. Troup, r 1 box 110A, Milford Joyce A. Queen. 407 S. Lake St, Syracuse, and infant daughter SUNDAY, AUG. 12 Admissions Angie Plummer, r 1 box 3, Syracuse Cedric W. Moschel, P.O. Box 364, North Webster Dismissals Esther J. Dust, r 4 box 70, Syracuse Kimberly J. Zimmerman, r 2 box 128, Milford, and infant daughter MONDAY, AUG. 13 Admissions Martin Wade Miller, r 5" box 389, Syracuse Hilda Mock, r 5 box 219, Syracuse RECUPERATING FROM MAJOR SURGERY Mrs William (Ann) Troup, r 1 box 110A, Milford, underwent major surgery on Tuesday, Aug 7, in Goshen Hospital. Mrs Troup was released from the hospital on Saturday, Aug 11, and is now recuperating in her home. Syracuse EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the followingambulance runs last week: Jeremy Young, 16, rural route. Syracuse, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was call ed at 8:32 p.m , to a location on South Main Street
Rangers youth group. Mrs. Miller was born June 15, 1948, ijftGpshen A 1966 graduate of Mille&burg High School, she as a receptionist at Midaftbury Family Physicians. She'WfiX a member of Calvary AssemblVpf God Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and a choir member. The couple is survived by one son, Scott Miller, Middlebury; and three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Shayne) Cripe, Goshen, and Jacqueline and Julie Miller, both of Middlebury. Additional survivors of Mr. Miller include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe D. (Sylvia) Miller, Middlebury; two other brothers, Stephen Miller, Phoenix, and Daniel Miller, Middlebury; and three sisters, Mrs. Emerson (Sharon) Ropp, Goshen, Mrs. Steven (Carol) Hostetler, Shipshewana, and Mrs. Delbert (Jeannie) Penner, Germany. Additional survivors of Mrs. Miller are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar (Delores) Garber, Goshen; three brothers, Lyle J. Garber, Goshen, Kevin J. Garber, Indianapolis, and Kermit J. Garber, New Paris; and one sister, Mrs. Larry (Jean) Cripe, Goshen. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 14, in Calvary Assembly of God Church, Elkhart, with Rev. Lewis J. Clifton officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to Calvary Assembly of God Church as well as to the Miller Trust Fund for the Miller children. Dorothy Richcreek Dorothy G. Richcreek, 70, r 1, North Webster, died at 2:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, 1990, in Goshen Hospital following an extended illness. Born January 25,1920, in North Webster, she was the daughter of Grover and Mabel Maggart Penn. On October 4, 1947, she married L. G. Richcreek; he survives. A lifetime North Webster area resident, Mrs. Richcreek was a homemaker and a member of
Joann Stidams, 38, rural route, Cromwell, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 11:29 p.m , Thursday, Aug. 9. At 9:59 a m.. Friday, Aug. 10. the EMS was called to a location on SR 13S. Kevin Frantz, 28, rural route, Pierceton, was not transported to a hospital. The EMS was called to the Syracuse-Milford Road and CR 300E at 1:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 Glen Eubank, 55, rural route, Syracuse, was taken to GOshen Hospital. Ralph Trobridge, 64, Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called at 3:30 p.m.. Saturday Monica Bickel. 15, Vine Street. Roanoke, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Saturday after the EMS was called to Waveland Trailer Court at 3:32 p.m. At 7:59 p.m., the EMS was called to the home of Angela Brungardt, eight, SR 13, Syracuse. She was not transported to a hospital. Kim Hartman, 38, rural route, Leesburg, was not taken to a hospital after the EMS was called to a location on CR 450E on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 5:42 p.m. Richard VanDiepenbos, 45, East Chicago Street, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to his homeat 10:06 pm. Sunday. Betty Geer, 31, rural route, Dupont. was taken to Goshen Hospital on Monday, Aug. 13. The EMS was called at 9:43 am... to Macy ’s Slip No one was transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to CR 1000 N and CR 300E at 6:10 p.m., Monday. Births GRABILL twin sons Jacob Christopher and Daniel Christopher Christopher and Terri Grabill. 804 Bison Ride. Nappanee, are
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North Webster Church of the Brethren. Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Don (Carolyn) Crawford, Larwill; three sons, Dennis Richcreek and Steven Richcreek, and Douglas Darr, all of North Webster; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Letha Jefferies, Columbia City, and Buthene King, Pierceton; and three brothers, Grover Penn, Jr., and Bernard Penn, both of Henning, Minn., and Ray Penn, North Webster. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Tuesday. Aug. 14, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, with Rev. Fabricio Guzman and Rev. Emery Kintner officiating. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition. Memorials may be directed to North Webster Church of the Brethren building fund. Orlow B. Walgamuth Orlow B. Walgamuth, 71, r 2, South Whitley, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7. 1990, in Whitley County Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted the previous day. He had been in failing health for two years. Born March 19. 1919, in Whitley County, he was the son of Ernest and Ruth Brubaker Walgamuth. On July 25, 1937, he married Betty M. Mort, who died December 31,1982. On November 26,1983, he married Marcelia McDonald; she survives. A 1937 graduate of Pierceton High School, he completed work at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. In 1987 he retired as senior quality control engineer from DanaWeatherhead Co., Columbia City, where he - had worked for 16 years. A member and elder of Collamer Christian Church, Mr. Walgamuth was also a member of Sidney Masonic Lodge 3579 and Mizpah Shrine. Scottish Rite and Society of Manufacturing Engineers #56. all in Fort Wayne Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Dwight Walgamuth. Memphis. Tenn . and Tim J Walgamuth. lowa City. Iowa; one stepson. Timothy Renshaw, Indianapolis; four
the parents of twin sons. Jacob Christopher and Daniel Christopher, born Monday. Aug 6. 1990, in Elkhart Hospital Jacob Christopher arrived at 11:20 p.m., weighing seven pounds, two ounces and measuring 2O'-2 inches long. Daniel Christopher arrived at 11:21 p.m.. weighing six pounds, five ounces, and also measuring 20' 2 inches in length. The twins are the couple's first children Maternal grandparents are Fredonna Custer, Syracuse, and the late Raymond Custer. Paternal grandparents are Leßoy and Pat Grabill, New Paris. Maternal great grandmother is Elva Bitner, Syracuse ZIMMERMAN Cassandra Marie John and Kim Zimmerman, r 2 box 128, Milford, are the parents of a daughter. Cassandra Marie, born at 9:23 a m Wednesday, Aug. 8. 1990, in Goshen Hospital She weighed six pounds. 5' i ounces, and measured 18 inches in length. Cassandra Marie has two brothers. Bradley Michael, three, and Benjamin Charles. I'2. Maternal grandparents are Kay Felts. Goshen, and Charles Felts, Rockford, 111 Paternal grandparents are Virgil and Nan cy Zimmerman, Milford PLUMMER, Natalie Rene James and Angela Plummer, r 1 box 3, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter. Natalie Rene, born
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grandsons; and two brothers. Charles Walgamuth, Kalamazoo. Mich , and Dr. Arden Walgamuth, North Webster. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m. Saturday, Aug. 11, in Collamer Christian Church, with David Wagner, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kosciusko County. Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley, was in charge of arrangements. Zermah Wright Zermah G. Wright, 97. North Webster, died at 12:45 a m. Tuesday. Aug. 14. 1990, in Kenney Healthcare Center. Ligonier. Born January 14, 1893, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Perry and Alvena Poppenfoose Shock. On June 9, 1914, she married Erceli D. Wright, who died in 1975. A lifetime North Webster area resident. Mrs. Wright was a member of North Webster Church of God and Hi-Neighbors Club. Her survivors include one sister, Ruth Gardener, North Webster , and several nieces and nephews. Visitation hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Wednesday, Aug. 15. in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home. Syracuse, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p m Thursday, Aug. 16. Rev. Steve Fouts will officiate with burial to be held in North Webster
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Church records are valuable to genealogists. Sometimes there seems to be nothing else to be had But it is not easy to locate records, particularly if the church where the ancestors attended no longer exists, due to passage of time.
at 11:48 a m. Sunday, Aug. 12. 1990. in Goshen Hospital She weighed seven pounds. 11 ounces, and measured 20'2 inches in length. Natalie Rene has a sister. Alexis Suzanne. 2' 2 years old. Maternal grandparents are Sam and Sue Bushong. Warsaw Paternal grandparents are Jim and Jeanette Plummer. Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandmother is Belva Drudge, and paternal great-grandmother is Mildred Kline. Syracuse. KNELLER son Andrew and Cathleen Kneller. P.O Box 264. North Webster, are the parents of a son born Wednesday. Aug. 8. 1990. in Goshen Hospital. TAGGART twin sons Bruce and Christina Taggart. North Webster, are the parents of twin sons born Friday. Aug 16. 1990, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw Favorite sweet I recently made some treats that my children simply loved, and I thought others may want to share the recipe. I slice bananas in half crosswise and put an ice treat stick in one end. dip them in chocolate and freeze I give them to the children They definitelymade a hit. and it beats buying expensive icecream pops. Jill G . Atlanta, Ga.
Minnie Wuthrich Minnie E. Wuthrich, 94. formerly of Milford, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug 12, 1990, in Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse Bom February 15, 1896, in Iro quois County, 111., she was the daughter of Jacob and Caroline Bauer Clauss. In December 1919, she married Andrew Wuthrich, who died in 1931. A lifetime Milford area resident, Mrs. Wuthrich was a homemaker and former restaurant cook Her survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Esther) Stahly, Syracuse, and Mrs. John (Lorene) Tom. Chino Hills, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Katherine Graff. Louise Clauss and Esther Marquart, all of Fort Wayne; and four brothers, Joe Clauss and Dan Clauss, both of Francesville. George Clauss, Mishawaka, and Noah Clauss, Goshen. She was preceded in death by three sons. Dale. Willis and Omar; one sister; and three brothers Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday. Aug. 15. in Eastiund-Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, where funeral serviceswill be held at 10:30 am Thursday. Aug. 16. Walter Steffen, minister at Milford Apostolic Christian Church, will officiate with burial to be in Milford Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society.
The brick wall that genealogists run into Was between me and my ancestors, Thomas Rogers, and his wife, Sarah Matheny. Both was born in 1772, probably in Virginia, lived for many years in Harrison County near Elizabeth, just west of Louisville, Ky. A number of years ago, we found the Rogers Campground Church and Cemetery for which they gave the ground. It was in the first regular Methodist charge in Indiana. We found their graves. DePauw University in Greencastle houses the Archives of In diana United Methodism, in the Roy O. West Library A letter to them brought a prompt reply, four photocopied sheets and a meager charge. They apologized for not having more, but the pages were packed with stories of my family, related families, including daughters with married names. One in-law built a raft to move across the Ohio River from Louisville, where they all were, to Indiana Territory On the first trip, the cow swam behind the raft. They tied her on shore and returned for another load. When they came with the second load, the cow had been eaten by bears. This was 1806 or before. In hopes of helping others to obtain material from denomina tional archives and repositories, each column will contain information, alphabetically Remember to send a self addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) and offer to pay charges 520. Would like information about Susan GRINDLE, wife of John HALL (or STRUBLE), mother of Louisa HALL of North Webster, Jane BOWLBY of Etna Green, Elizabeth REED of Etna Green, Rose GOBLE of Goshen and Ella ANGEL of North Webster. Are there descendants of these five sisters who can help me?
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DORIS McMANIS CAMDEN Need information about John HALL (or STRUBLE), born 1840, died Sept., 1898, buried in North Webster Cemetery. He and his brother, William, were orphans and adopted Were his natural parents HALLS or STRUBLES? Were there more brothers and sisters .’ Barbara G Bennett. 936 Miami Place, Gary. Ind. 46403. 521 John PLUMMER moved from Maryland to Kosciusko County in about 1850 and became a minister in the Christian Church Would like to contact anyone who is a descendant. I have information back to the immigrant. John PLUMMER, who married Frances STOCKETT whose family is included in
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material about Emperor Charlemagne who lived 742-813 A.D. Herbert F. Smith, 358 Cora Ave., Lawrenceburg. Ind. 47025. 522. John (Jacob) MONTEL and Mary Jane COPUS MONTEL had a son, John, born in Kosciusko County in August, 1887 The 1860 census for Clay Township showed John MONTELL. Would like additional information about this family. Laura Montel, 248 Davie Drive. Security, Colo. 80911. 523. Would like information about Abigail BAGLEY PHELPS TAYLOR, who died in Warsaw on 8 December. 1870. She was the widow of Israel TAYLOR. Linton Cosgrove Johnson (Mrs.), 6332 Town Hill Lane. Dallas, Texas 75214. Your queries are welcomed. Please keep them brief. 50 words or less if possible. Print or type names and addresses. Ladies should use maiden and married names Must pertain to Kosciusko Co. Mail to Doris McManis Camden, P.O. Box 214, Warsaw. Ind. 46580. Cigarette Butts Paint cans (painted bright colors) fastened on trees and porches are handy for ashtrays when people come visiting. They keep your home neat and safe from fires. Mrs. W. Williams, Lawrenceville. Pa.
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