The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 December 1990 — Page 3

Obituaries

Maurice Fidler

Maurice D. Fidler, 75, r 1, Leesburg, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday,- Dec. 9, 1990, in Goshen Hospital, following an extended illness. Born January 1, 1915, in North Webster, he was the son of Fred and Hattie Crouch Fidler. On October 26, 1963, he married Mary Sunday Scott; she survives. A lifetime North Webster area resident, he retired from Monarch Industries, Syracuse. He was a former member of North Webster Fire Department and Lakeland Snowmobile Club. Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Phil Fidler, North Webster; one daughter, Sandra Hill, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Darrell Crissman officiating. Burial will be in North Webster Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Goshen Hospital Hospice. Barbara Hasty Barbara Lou Hasty, 54, 3100 Frontage Rd., Warsaw, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8,1990, in Mason Health Care Facility, Warsaw, where she resided since July 5. Born May 13, 1936, in Madison County, she was the daughter of Paul Ashby and Helen Louise Hinton Dickey. A resident of the Fort Wayne and Warsaw areas most of her life, she was a former restaurant manager in Syracuse and had been a courier/driver for Pony Express and a nursing assistant for Home Health Care. She was an auxiliary member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Warsaw and New Haven. Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Melinda) Hall, Warsaw; three sons, Jeff Corn, Leesburg, Perry Corn, Goshen, and Chad Hasty, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; her stepfather and mother, Eugene and Helen Johnson, Auburndale, Fla.; her father, Paul Dickey, Dundee; and one sister, Mrs. Jay (Joan) Ellsworth, Summitville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Rev. Myron Hinton officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY, DEC. 3 Dismissals Gerald Priest, North Webster TUESDAY, DEC. 4 Dismissals Jean M. Gaskill, Syracuse WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 Dismissals Marvin Lawrence, North Webster THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Admissions James D. Ammons, North Webster • FRIDAY, DEC. 7 Admissions Tabetha J. Elliott, Leesburg Dismissals James D. Ammons, North Webster SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Admissions Charles B. Scott, Syracuse Nancy I. Grocke, Leesburg Dismissals Alice F. Evans, Leesburg SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Admissions Erma A. Rowland, North Webster Deborah L. Evans, Leesburg Dismissals Tabetha Elliott, Leesburg Goshen TUESDAY, DEC. 4 - Admissions Shawn Stanley, 38 N. Shore Dr., Syracuse Dismissals Melody Boyer, 15028 CR 146, Syracuse, and infant son, Riley David WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 Dismissals Earline Fisher, P.O. Box 354, Milford Amy Yager, 6523 E. 1120 N, Syracuse THURSDAY, DEC. 6 Admissions Naomi Stiver, 6792 E. 650 N, Syracuse

Frederick M. Koeppel

Frederick Max Koeppel, 69,201 E. Greenhaus Dr., Syracuse, died at 3:36 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1990, in his home, following an extended illness. Born August 14, 1921, in Chicago, 111., he was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Lyon Koeppel. On November 1, 1941, he married Mary Juday; she survives. A Syracuse resident since moving from Elkhart in 1983, Mr. Koeppel was retired as a baker and cake decorator for Wilt’s Food Stores, Elkhart. He was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Surviving in addition to his wife are one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Judy) Hardy, Syracuse; one son, Fred Koeppel,.Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; and one brother, Joseph Koeppel, Missouri. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, with Rev. Ken Overmyer officiating. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Kathleen S. Marshall Kathleen S. Marshall, 45, 11 Shamrock Court, Huntington, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6,1990, in her home. She was in ill health for two years. Born March 18,1945, in Elwood, she was the daughter of John R. and Vera J. Jarrell Russo. On July 17,1987, in Louisville, Ky., she married James F. Marshall; he survives. • Mrs. Marshall had been employed as bookkeeper at Huntington Herald Press. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Women of the Moose and Eagles Auxiliary, ,all in Huntington. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons; one daughter; five grandchildren; her mother; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Pat) Groves, Columbia City, and Mrs. Don (Mick) King, Leesburg; and one brother, Jerry L. Russo, Leesburg. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, Huntington, with Rev. Robert L. Meyer officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Memorial Park, Huntington County.

Dismissals Shawn Stanley, 38 N. Shore Dr., Syracuse, and infant daughter, Britaini Michelle FRIDAY, DEC. 7 Dismissals Reinold C. Tytler, 6676 E. Waco Dr., Syracuse SATURDAY, DEC. 8 Dismissals Naomi N. Stiver, 6792 E. 950 N, Syracuse MONDAY, DEC. 10 Admissions Mary L. Jarrett, 6157 E. Pickwick Park Dr., Syracuse UNDERGOES BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT Andrew (Andy) Haab, 17, son of Fred and Marjie Haab of Glen Burnie, Md., has been hospitalized since November 12. Doctors report he is doing as well as can be expected since undergoing a bone marrow transplant and are hopeful he may be able to go home for Christmas. Andy, who has had Hodgkin’s disease for nearly two years, is the grandson of Pearl Haab, r 1, Milford. Cards and letters may be sent to: Andrew Haab, Room 330, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, Md. 21205. JAMES BUTT HAS BYPASS SURGERY James Butt, Medusa Street, Syracuse, had quadruple bypass surgery on November 28 in the Sarasota Hospital. * Butt was released from the hospital- the weekend of December 8, and is recuperating

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GAYLE HALSEY December 14,1986 — Gone but not forgotten — Four years ago you went away But you are in our thoughts every day Sadly missed by those who loved her. Nancy And Larry

. Memorials may be directed to Huntington Home Health Care. Michael McCormick Jr. Michael R. McCormick Jr., 19, Ada, Okla., died Saturday, Dec. 8,1990, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Ada. Born November 2,1971, in Muncie, he was the son of Michael and Sandra Brennamen McCormick. A graduate of Ada High School, he was employed as a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Ada. His survivors include his mother, Sandy Hooley, Ada; his father, Michael McCormick Sr., Muncie; one brother, Jamie McCormick, Ada; and maternal grandparents, Sam and Mickey Brennamen, Minatare, Neb., and Minnie Brennamen, Syracuse. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Rev. Ron Bruce Officiating. Burial will be in North Webster Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Kathryn E. Pattyn Kathryn E. Pattyn, 68, 6506 E. Waco Dr., Syracuse, died at 5:15 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 12,1990, in her home, following an extended illness. Born March 6, 1922, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of Leland and Wilma Swank Baker. On October 19, 1957, she married Henry S. Pattyn, who died in 1988. A Syracuse resident since moving from Leesburg, Fla., 5!/ 2 years ago, Mrs. Pattyn was a retired licensed practical nurse. Her survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pamela) Howatt, Syracuse, and Geri Meek, Toledo, Ohio; four grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; one sister, Mrs. Glenn (Harriett) Biller, Syracuse; and one stepbrother, Randall Slusher, Rock Island, 111. There will be no visitation, and no services are planned. Cremation will be held. Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Goshen Hospital Hospice. Grover Penn Grover (Possum) Penn, 62, r 1, Henning, Minn., died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990, in Fargo, N.D., following a 3 V2-month illness.

at home at 4 Annapolis Lane, Rotunda West, Fla. 33947. It will be several months before he will be able to return to his Syracuse home.

Milford EMS

Milford Emergency Service transported Ross Timmons, 201 E. Pearl St., Leesburg, to Goshen Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 5. On Thursday, Dec. 6, David Siegfried, 121 N. Main St., Milford, was transported from an accident at CR 1350 N and SR 15 to Goshen Hospital. Also transported to Goshen Hospital from the accident at CR 1350 N and SR 15 was Sandra Freet, 552 N. Handman, Nappanee. Lawrence Randall, 208 Church St., Leesburg, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, on Saturday, Dec. 8. On Sunday, Dec. 9, the EMS transported Marge Kaiser, P.O. Box 264, Milford, to Goshen Hospital.

Syracuse. EMS

The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs last week:

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Born March 30, 1928, in North Webster, he was the son of Grover and Mabel Maggart Penn. Mr. Penn was a retired construction worker and a member of North Webster American Legion. His survivors include three daughters, Lana Wong, Warsaw, and Susan McClenahan and Sharon Sexton, both of Pierceton; two sons, Lee Penn, Henning, and Dan Penn, Larwill; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Letha Jefferies, Fort Wayne, and Buthene King, Pierceton; and two brothers, Ray Penn, North Webster, and Bernard Penn, Henning. He was preceded in death by two sisters. There were no services planned. Cremation was held. Wilma Mae Prough Wilma Mae Prough, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, formerly of 918 Wilson Ave., Goshen, died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. She was born April 29, 1903, in New Paris. On November 21, 1921, she married George S. Prough, who died in May 1973. Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jesse (Phyllis) Metzger, Dewart Lake, Syracuse; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Audrey Wisler in 1977; one great-granddaughter, Amy Ellen Homes in 1988; two sisters; and one brother. Mrs. Prough was a homemaker and had been employed at Western Rubber, Goshen, for 22 years. A 50-year member of Plymouth United Church of Christ in Goshen, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Goshen Senior Citizens. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Dr. Paul Koepke officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be directed to Plymouth United Church of Christ, Goshen. Nellie Grace Snellenberger Nellie Grace Snellenberger, 91, 300 Prairie St., Warsaw, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7,1990, in Prairie View Health Care Center, Warsaw, following an extended illness. Born April 20, 1899, in

Jim Lovell, 60, North Main Street, Syracuse, was taken to the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne, after the EMS was called to his home at 6:34 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5. The EMS was called to CR 1000 N and CR 800E at 7:37 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 6. Melanie Skelton, 18, rural route, Syracuse, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Mary Chapa, 16, rural route, Syracuse, and Chris Chapa, 16, rural route, Syracuse, were not transported to a hospital. Elizabeth Wood, 72, Greehaus Apartments, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to her home at 8:57 a.m., on Thursday, Dec. 6. James D. Obacz, Jr., 32, King Arthur, Cromwell, was not transported to a hospital after the EMS was called to his home at 3:32 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 9. Marmion Williamson, 70, North SR 13, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 9, after the EMS was called at 9:50a.m. The EMS transported Grace Vail, 94, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, to Goshen Hospital Tuesday,Dec. 11, at6:s4a.m. Births GORALCZYK * Nicholas Jeffery Jeffery and Angela Goralczyk,

Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of Clarence A. and Lula Hill Snellenberger. A lifetime Warsaw area resident, she was employed at Dalton’s #2 and Hull House, Warsaw. She was a member of First Brethren Church and Pythian Sisters. Her survivors include two nieces, Mrs. John (Pat) Stookey, Venice, Fla., and Mrs. Elzin (Dorcas) Kipker, Warsaw; five nephews, Glenn McConnell, Berkey, Ohio, James McConnell, Leesburg, «. Larry McConnell, Warsaw, David McConnell, La Pine, Ore., and Nolan McConnell, Austin, Minn.; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Snellenberger, Black Mountain, N.C. Funeral services were held at 10 a m. Monday, Dec. 10, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Mitch Funkhouser officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. t Joseph Yoder Joseph Yoder, 79, Woodland Hills, LaGrange, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1990, in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Born September 29, 1911, in Goshen, he was the son of Frank and Anna Miller Yoder. On October 28,1934, in Goshen, he married June Hosier McConnell; she survives. A Milford resident during his boyhood years, he founded Yoder Lumber in LaGrange, retiring as owner in 1969. He was a 1930 graduate of Goshen High School and was a member of Delta Upsilon at Indiana University at Bloomington. A member and elder of First United Presbyterian Church, LaGrange, Mr. Yoder served as past LaGrange County commissioner, was a member of LaGrange County Council from 1972 until .1988 and a member of Goshen *Elks Lodge and LaGrange County Council on Aging. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. James (Julie) Phelps, East Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Fred (Jean) Brown, LaGrange; five grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Susie) Johnson, Elkhart; and one brother, Frank E. Johnson, Goshen. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Dow (Mary) Gorham, November 6,1989. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in First United Presbyterian Church, * LaGrange, with Rev. David J. Crowley officiating. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

3556 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, are the parents of a son, Nicholas Jeffery, born at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28,1990, in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He weighed nine pounds, three ounces and measured 2014 inches in length. Nicholas Jeffery is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Debra Kirkdorfer, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Sue Goralczyk, South Bend. Maternal great-grandparents are Daniel M. and Evelyn Jones, Syracuse, and Hubert and Evangeline Kirkdorfer, also of Syracuse. Paternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mes. Frank Goralczyk, and Marcella Anderson, all of South Bend. BOYER, Riley David Cameron and Melody Boyer, 15028 CR 146, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Riley David, born at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, two ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Riley David has two sisters, Brittney Ann, five, and Kemberly Jade, three.

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TWO INJURED, ONE CITED — A two-vehicle accident Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:20 p.m., on the overpass north of Milford, sent both drivers to Goshen Hospital. David P. Siegfried, 49, North Main Street, Milford, driver of one of the vehicles, complained of pain to his neck. The other driver, Sandra J. Freet, 31, North Hartman, Nappanee, complained of pain to her hip and upper leg area. Freet was cited for disregarding a stop or yield sign. Kosciusko County Police report Siegfried was traveling south on SR 15 in his 1983 Nissan when Freet drove her 1986 Pontiac in front of his vehicle. Freet was traveling east on CR 1350 N. She stated she stopped her. vehicle but saw no vehicles coming. She did tell police that she observed a northbound vehicle waiting on SR 15 to turn left onto CR 1350 N, but could not figure out why the driver was waiting, so she pulled out onto the highway. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to (5,000. Shown in the photo is Siegfried’s 1983 Nissan. (Photo by Ron Baumgartner)

North Webster needs EMTs

Has anyone watched Emergency 911 lately, or seen any of the other new TV programs this season that show what really happens on ambulances, fire trucks and police departments? The field of EMT is open and available to everyone in the North Webster community who is 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Volunteers must be willing to attend 125 hours of instruction in a classroom setting learning how to care for patients in need. Inservice time in an emergency room must also be spent in order to learn patient care from that vantage point. Finally, a test is administered by the State of Indiana before becoming a Certified EMT registered with the State of Indiana. In the North Webster community, assistance with the payment for schooling is offered, as well as support during the time in school byEMTs already state certified. These EMTs are willing to help with any questions concerning the EMT classes. If anyone is interested in becoming an EMT, there is a need now! North Webster EMS is planning an EMT Assistant Class soon. In this class, the student will learn basic first aid, CPR,

Maternal grandparents are Dale and Judy Walters, Warsaw, and Jack Cutler, also of Warsaw. Paternal grandparents are Clifford and Dolores Boyer, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Joe and Opal Cutler, Sebring, Fla., and Bill and Cora Barney, Columbia City. Paternal greatgrandparents are Edna Lockwood, Goshen, and Marshall and LaVerne Pennell, Avon Park, Fla. STANLEY, Britaini Michelle Mark and Shawn Stanley, 723 E. North Shore Dr., Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Britaini Michelle, born at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1990, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed six pounds, B>/ 4 ounces, and measured 1914 inches in length.’ Britaini Michelle is the couple’s first child. Maternal grandparents are Larry Morris, Lafayette, and Gaynor and Sandra Worden, Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Karol and Sasha Stanley, Beaver Creek, Ohio.

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supply placement on the ambulance, and other basic lessons in patient care, 'ftiis program is being offered for those who might have an interest, but are not sure they want to devote the time necessary to become an EMT. After completing the requirements established by North Webster EMS for this course, trainees would be allowed to ride on the ambulance and be an EMT Assistant. Trainees are guided and directed by Certified EMTs, and at no time would be responsible for the patient’s care on their

Plain Township EMS to begin operations Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 1991, the Plain Township EMS will be providing ambulance service to all of Plain Township and to persons living north of 400 N in Prairie Township. Individuals in this area who have 267-, 269- or 372exchanges may dial 911 in case of an emergency and receive assistance. People in the abovedescribed area who do not have one of the listed exchanges may dial 453-4300 to have the Plain Township EMS dispatched through the county sheriff’s

Maternal great-grandparents are Norma Bartholomew, Marion, and the late William Bartholomew; and Wavy and Pauline Morris of Kentucky. Paternal grandparents are the late Lowell and Juanita Stanley of Danville and the late Millard and Anne Hire of Syracuse. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Leia Bartholomew, Marion. EMEL, Nanci Elizabeth Michael and Patti Emel, 3672 N. Wells, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46808, are the parents of a daughter, Nanci Elizabeth, born at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990, in

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own, but would always be with a Certified EMT. Anyone wanting to join this exciting team can contact the trustee’s office in the North Webster Community Building, or talk with anyone affiliated with North Webster EMS for further information. The community needs volunteers. Where would the community be without them? Enrollment for the EMT Assistant Class must be done prior to January 3,1991

department. Stickers listing the •453-4300 telephone number are available to residents at several Oswego and Leesburg businesses. Don't flirt! Don’t flirt with a heart attack! The American Heart Association says to reduce one’s risk: stop smoking; control high blood pressure; eat a low-fat, lowcholesterol diet; maintain proper weight; and exercise regularly.

Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. She weighed two pounds, nine ounces and measured 14 inches in length. Nanci Elizabeth is the couple’s first child. *■ Maternal grandparents are Virgil and Nancy Zimmerman, Milford. Paternal grandmother is Donna Emel, Minden, Neb. Paternal great-grandmother is Esther McCollough, Minden. STIVER daughter Charles and Naomi Stiver, 6792 E. 950 N, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter born Friday, Dec. 7, 1990, in Goshen Hospital.

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