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Marshall County, Indiana Obituary and Death Notices Collection
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Date: Friday, 14 April 2023, at 3:08 p.m.
Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Norman D. Rhoads
Norman D. Rhoads, 97, Garden Courts Downtown, 315 W. Garro St., Plymouth, a resident of Marshall County most of his life, died of natural causes at 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2001, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was to many a combination of Johnny Appleseed and Daniel Boone. One of a vanishing generation: proud, honest, hard working and self-sufficient. Norman will be remembered for lots of things, but mostly as being “the perfect father” to his sixteen children, four of whom are deceased. In a 1999 interview, he wasn’t “for sure” how many grandchildren, great-grands or great-great-great-grandchildren he had, but he knew there were a bunch. Born on June 19, 1904, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son of Richard and Lena LaSonde Rhoads. He attended Wabash schools. When he was 14, he and his dad worked for the Kokomo Brass Company. “That was in World War I, ” he said. “ We helped make bomb casings.” Norman got married when he was 17: his bride, Hazel Kumley, was 13. After her death, he then married Maudie I. Gaines on Oct. 6, 1953, in Plymouth. Maudie died on May 17, 1991. He was a self-employed licensed tree surgeon and pest controller and had worked in 38 states. Most of his knowledge came from working with woods and reading all he could about them. Years ago he worked for the G&G Grocery. “Chuck” Glaub told him that “no matter what it costs, keep that magnolia tree in the middle of the parking lot healthy.” Norman did until he retired. His boys then took over from him. A man of the earth, Norman made a potion of ginseng, garlic, vinegar and other good stuff that he boiled and drank twice a day. He said he kept him young for over 25 years. An avid fisherman and hunter, Norman last went deer hunting two years ago when he was 95. He loved nature and flowers. He carved beautiful sassafras walking sticks which he decorated with vines carved to look like reptiles and topped with coyote tails. Norman loved telling stories about the old days. About how he and his father used to shell on the rivers, gathering mussel shells that they sold to the Wabash Button Factory. He’d talk about the depression days. Without a job, he was forced one time to steal a bag a flour to feed his family. “ I had to feed them, ” he said, “ I had to feed them. My kids were hungry. ” He helped to build the inter-urban bypass in Wabash, doing pick and shovel work for 30 cents an hour. “But that was O.K., ” he said. “ Thirty cents would buy something then.” Norman is survived by four daughters and eight sons. His daughters are: Neppi Harman, Celina, Ohio, Marilyn J. Moreno, Plymouth, Ind., Linda R. and Lester Williams, Walkerton, Ind., and Martha D. and Jack Guerra, Bourbon, Ind. His sons are: Charlie and Ruth Rhoads, Anderson, Ind., Armand and Rachel Rhoads, Tacoma, Wash., George and Peggy Rhoads, Wabash, Ind., Ricky A. and Angie Rhoads, Walkerton, Ind., and Norman T. and Barb Rhoads, Ronald E. and Penny Rhoads, Dennis l. and Rose Rhoads, Darwin W. and Goldie Rhoads, all of Plymouth. Three sisters also survive. They are Willadean Staggs, Lagro, Ind., J Leanell Scott and Ruthetta Jines, both of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his spouses, two daughters, Donreatha and Lena Rhodes and two sons, Billy Joe and Dickie Rhodes. Two brothers, Samuel and Emmett and two sisters, Carman and Myrtle, have also died. Visitation with the family to celebrate Norman’s life will be on Friday, August 24, 2001, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2001, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in Norman’s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Ervin G. Rhodes
Eighty-three year old Ervin G. Rhodes, a resident at 5000 West 37th Ave., Gary, Ind., having moved there 34 years ago from Plymouth, died following an illness at 11:30 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2001, in Plymouth’s Millers Merry Manor where he had been a patient since Thursday. Ervin was born in Lady Smith, Wis., the son of Clarence and Ruby Rhodes, on April 18, 1918. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Wisconsin. He was first married to Kathryn M. Meek on January 12, 1940 in Bourbon, Indiana, she died in December 21, 1983. Ervin, a member of the Pentecostal Faith, he pastored a church in Rochester and later worked at Studebaker’s in South Bend for 22 years. A millwright, he then worked for the U.S. Steel Company in Gary for 18 years, retiring in 1983. A hard worker, Ervin enjoyed building houses, a favorite pastime was hunting for herbs especially ginseng. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ, Gary, Indiana. Ervin is survived by four sons and seven daughters. His sons are: Nathan J. Rhodes and James G. and Audra Rhodes, all of Plymouth, Calvin J. Rhodes, Koontz Lake, Ind., and Garland G. Rhodes, Indianapolis. His daughters are: Connie Arrequin, Valparaiso, Ind., Alberta and Larry Lines, Chesterton, Ind., Jane K. and Donnie Gillum, Flatwood, Ky., Donna L. Rhodes, N. Judson, Ind., Ruby I. Elam and Aquila Rhodes, both of Westville, Ind., and Lisa Rhodes, Gary, Ind. Twenty-five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren also survive. Ervin was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn, two infant daughters: Ruth Elaine and Areatha Rhodes and two other daughters: Lela R. Harner and Pricilla Rhodes and a son Arthur Rhodes. Four brothers also preceded him in death: Arnold, Harold, Carroll and Wayne Rhodes, and one sister, Elsie Heisler. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind., and for one hour prior to services in the church on Thursday. The funeral services for Ervin will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2002, at the Plymouth United Pentecostal Church - House of Prayer, 12450 Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Pastor Tommy Doughty, of The Church of Jesus Christ, Gary; and Rev. Donnie Gillum, a son-in-law will officiate Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in memory of Ervin, may be made to the House of Prayer, Plymouth or The Church of Jesus Christ, Gary.
Harley O. Rice, Sr.
Lake Station – Harley O. Rice, Sr., 90, of 2560 Wells St., Lake Station, died Friday, April 20, 2001, at his residence. Harley was born on December 10, 1910 in Tiosa, IN, to A. J. and Hannah O’Blenis Rice. He retired in 1972 as a construction supervisor with NIPSCO. Harley was a talented musician and played with various bands in the area, also on area radio stations and on WLS National Barn Dance. He was a life member of the Musicians Union; Lake Station Senior Citizens; AOPA Pilot Aircraft and Pilot’s Association. Survivors are his loving wife of 69 years, Pearl, of Lake Station; three daughters, Madalyn and John Miller of Portage Twp.; Juanita and Bruce Ross of Lansing, IL; and Betty and Jim Klassen of Valparaiso; 17 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Myrtle Rice of Tucumcari, New Mexico, and a cousin, Edna Dubois of Argos, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Harley, Jr. and Alan J. Rice; a grandson, Bryan Miller; two brothers, Alva and Paul; and a sister, Mary “Bonnie” Sissel. Friends may visit with the family on Monday, April 23, 2001 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave, Portage, IN, and on Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral sevices, officiated by the Rev. Gerald T. Walworth will follow visitation at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, IN. Memorial gifts in Harley’s memory may be made to: Mary Bartz VNA Hospice; The First Church of the Nazarene in Hobart, IN; or to the charity of the Donor’s choice.
Betty P. Riley
Betty P. Riley, 57, died, following an illness, at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2001. Betty died at her residence, 7615 11th A. Road, Plymouth, in the loving care of her family and Hospice She was born in Plymouth on May 28, 1944, the daughter of John “Jiggs” and Mary E. Cudney Hill. Betty attended Plymouth High School. On May 6, 1990, she and Iley C. Riley were married. She was first, and foremost, a homemaker. Betty also enjoyed collecting dolls. Betty is survived by her husband, Iley, of Plymouth and by three sons and a daughter. Her daughter is Julie A. and Marshall Sheets, Rochester, Ind., and her sons are Clyde E. and Melody Avery, Jr., Plymouth, Richard A. Avery, Argos, Ind., and John H. and Melanie Avery, Plymouth. Carl and Kay Hill, a brother, living in Lake, Miss., and two sisters, Mae Kile and Evelyn Wilcox, both of Plymouth, also survive, together with ten grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.
John R. (Jack) Robinson
John R. (Jack) Robinson, 73, of 5206 Michigan St., a Plymouth resident since 1954, coming from Delphi, Ind., died, following a short illness, at 4:35 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2001, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Ind. Born in Chicago, Ill., the son of Raymond and Ann Kalis Robinson on June 9, 1928, John graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Delphi and from Delphi High School in 1946, where he ran track and pole vaulted. In 1964, he received his diploma from LaSalle Extension University. He later took computer and data processing courses at Ancilla College. John was a Corporal in the National Guard from 1948 to 1952 serving as a light weapons infantryman and rifle sharpshooter. He was a member of the LaPaz American Legion Post 385. On September 8, 1952, in Delphi, John and Janet A. Boyer were married. Janet died on July 5, 1996. Employed for 38 years on the railroad, John retired in 1990 from Conrail. For the past thirty years, he operated a part-time income tax service. John loved stock car racing and owned a race car for twenty years. He was an avid golfer. He loved gardening and was a part-time bee keeper. He is survived by a daughter and two sons. His daughter, Jane A. Robinson, lives in Springfield, Va. Son Michael A. and wife Jennie Robinson, live in Huntsville, Ala., and son Jim Robinson of Plymouth. Five grandchildren also survive: Lexie, Cassie, Christine, Cyndie and John R. Robinson, all of Huntsville, Ala. A brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Mary Ann Robinson, of Delphi, together with four nieces and a nephew, survive as well. John was preceded in death by two sisters: Mary and Jean Robinson. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2001, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Charles Krieg, pastor of the Pretty Lake Trinity United Methodist Church, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Ind., where military honors will be provided by the LaPaz American Legion Post 385. Memorial gifts in John’s memory may be made to the Marshall County or the American Cancer Fund.
Robert L. “Bob” Romine
Robert L. “Bob” Romine, 52, 824 N. Plum St., Plymouth, a resident of Marshall and Starke Counties all of his life, died, following a lengthy illness, at 1:52 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2001, in Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, Ind. Bob was born on April 27, 1949, in Ober, Ind. He was the son of Bernard and Florence Dickson Romine. He attended Ober schools. Never married, Bob did janitorial work at Culver Academy. He also mowed lawns and did outside work when he was able. He enjoyed rebuilding lamps and restoring and collecting antique radios. He was an enthusiastic Bingo player and enjoyed the games. Bob attended church in Ober. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers. They are: Darlene and her husband, Clifford Merkel, Wanatah, Ind., Inez Earnest, Ron Romine and Bernard Romine, all of Ober. Vernon Parrott of Plymouth, whom he raised as a son, also survives. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Donald Romine and Joy Shepperd, his companion of 21 years. Visitation with his family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind. The Rev. Robert Kirby, pastor of the New Life Pentecostal Church, Hamlet, will officiate at funeral services at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2001, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, North Judson, Ind. Memorial gifts may be made to the family.
Loretta K. Rosenstiehl
Loretta K. Rosenstiehl, 58, died of a cancer-related illness, at 9:35 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, in the Hospice House of St. Joseph County. Loretta of 7928 Rose Road, Plymouth, was a Marshall County resident most of her life. She had however, lived in Melbourne, Fla. from 1984 until her recent return this spring. Loretta was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland, on December 15, 1942. She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Colvin and Mildred E. Couts Colvin Reid. Loretta K. Rosenstiehl Johnson & Danielson Funeral Home A 1962 graduate of Plymouth High School, she also had attended West School and course work at Ancilla College. In the Florida area, Loretta worked in the field of marketing and sales for residential building trades. She had a strong appreciation of art and enjoyed many things such as bowling, movies, dancing and spending time with her family. Loretta was baptized and attended services at the Christian Center in South Bend. She witnessed to others by her conviction of faith in God, and helped lead them to salvation. A caring person, she often prayed for those who were sick or in need. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mildred and Lee W. Reid, Culver, and by two daughters and a son. Her children are Jennifer L. Snyder, Plymouth, Elizabeth A. Saluter, Cocoa, Fla., and Michael W. Snyder, Plymouth. Two granddaughters, Jennifer K. and Matt Astle, Cocoa, Fla., and Lisa M. Wagers, Argos, also survive together with two grandsons, David M. Saluter and Joshua Saluter, both of Merritt Island, Fla. Two brothers survive as well; they are: Larry D. Colvin, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., and Bruce W. Colvin, Canaveral Groves, Fla. Loretta was preceded in death by her father and by Ronald L. Colvin, an infant brother. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services in the funeral home will follow visitation at 7 p.m. A Pastor from the Christian Center, South Bend, will officiate at Loretta’s services. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in Loretta’s memory may be made to the Feed the Children program of LeSea Broadcasting.
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