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Marshall County, Indiana Obituary and Death Notices Collection
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Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Raymond A. “Ray” McEndarfer, 83, a former resident of North Liberty and LaPaz, Ind., moving to Oklahoma City, Okla., in 1998, died following an illness, on Sunday, November 16, 2003, in Oklahoma City. He was living at 8133 N.W. 78th Terrace, Oklahoma City, Okla. Ray was born in North Liberty, Ind., on December 3, 1919. He was the son of Irvin and Bessie Shupert McEndarfer. He attended North Liberty schools. A veteran of World War I.I., Ray served in the United States Army and was a member of the LaPaz American Legion Post 385. On April 6, 1948, in Valparaiso, Ind., he and Sarah M. Hostetler were married. Sarah died on February 27, 1990. Ray was a farmer and was also employed by the Wheelabrator Corporation. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid gardener. Two daughters and a son survive Ray’s death. They are: Peggy Hepler, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Connie Baker, Davenport, Fla.; and Donald Smith, Dyer, Ind. Two grandsons and a granddaughter also survive. They are: Tim Baker, Deltona, Fla.; Kim Hepler, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Mike Hepler, Greeley, Colo. Four sisters survive as well: Alma Dennison, Bremen, Ind.; Ruby Little, South Bend; Flossie Ranstead, Rochester, Ind., and Mary High, South Bend. Two brothers survive also. They are: Charles McEndarfer, South Bend, and Glen McEndarfer, Hesperia, Calif. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sarah, and by three brothers and two sisters. Friends may come to celebrate Ray’s life from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services following visitation on Thursday will be held in the funeral home. The Rev. Larry McEndarfer, nephew of Ray, will officiate. Entombment will be in the New Oakhill Mausoleum, Plymouth, Ind. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society in Ray’s memory.
Genevieve Mary McNamara, 96, died of natural causes on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 12:49 p.m. in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, Indiana. Born in LaSalle, Illinois on September 23, 1907, Genevieve was the daughter of John E. and Edna Meuser Trevillian. In 1910 at the age of three Genevieve lost her mother to a sudden illness and was raised by Margaret Trevillian. She attended Chicago Lindbloom High School. On June 27, 1935, in Chicago, Genevieve and Thomas Earl McNamara were married. Thomas died on June 4, 1978. Genevieve worked for the Chicago Police Department as a school crossing guard for 36 years, she retired in 1993. Genevieve enjoyed making quilts; she made them for St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne and for Pregnancy Care Center, Plymouth. She loved parties and functions at various churches. Genevieve was devoted to our Lady of Medjugorje. A dedicated Catholic, she attended St. Jane de Chantel Catholic Church, Chicago, and was an associate member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. She was also a member of her local Lions Club in Chicago. Genevieve is survived by two children a daughter, Sister M. Damian McNamara, P.H.J.C., Donaldson, and one son, John E. (Dolores) McNamara, Chicago, Illinois. Ten grandchildren and three great–grandchildren, a daughter-in–law, Maryann McNamara, Chicago, Illinois, along with several nieces and nephews. Her parents, her husband, and five siblings preceded Genevieve in death. Three brothers: John, Robert, Edward, as have two sisters Mary and Alvira. Visitation will be held Saturday November 15, 2003 from 4 to 5 p.m. EST, in the Catherine Kasper Chapel, Donaldson and from 5 to 8 p.m. in the fourth floor visitation chapel of the Mother House. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Additional calling in Chicago will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5800 W. 63rd St., on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 2 – 9 p.m. C.S.T. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Nov. 17th at 10:30 a.m. C.S.T. in St. Camillus Catholic Church, 5426 S. Lockwood St. Chicago, Il. Burial will follow in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chicago. Memorial gifts may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ or the Catherine Kasper Life Center, P.O. Box 1, Union Rd. Donaldson, Indiana 46513.
Margaret Ann “Peggy” McNeal, 67, 311 Center St., Bourbon, Ind., died, after a long illness, at 2:33 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, in Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born in Lexington, Ill., on February 9, 1936, Peggy was the daughter of Frank and Eva Gayhart Farner. She attended Illinois schools. She and Richard McNeal were married on October 6, 1962, at Koontz Lake, Ind. A dedicated homemaker and housewife, Peggy raised her five children and enjoyed their activities and growing-up years. She also had three birds and a loving dog, “Cody.” Peggy loved flowers and enjoyed gardening. She spent time working puzzles, sewing and knitting. She had a fun collection of clowns of all kinds. She is survived by her husband Richard of Bourbon and their two sons and three daughters. Her sons are Richard McNeal, Jr. and Woodward McNeal, II, both of Bourbon. Her daughters are Frances and John Kratzchmar, Calif., Barbara and Benny Cripe, Ligonier, Ind., and Lisa and Don Huddleston, Gary, Ind. A brother, Frank and Sharon Farner, in Miss., and a sister, Wanda Farner, living in Ill., also survive together with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Peggy Ann McNeal. Two sisters, Mary Morman and Margie Bartel and two brothers, Joe Farner and Guy Farner are also deceased as well as a granddaughter, Cindy McNeal. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, on Sunday, May 4, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2003, in the funeral home. The Rev. Lyle Breeding, a pastor of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in Peggy’s memory may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.
Stephen L. Meszaros, 83 of 9601 Union Rd. Donaldson, Indiana died Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 6:27 p.m. in his residence. He was born on January 23, 1920 in South Bend, Indiana to Emory and Therese Farkas Meszaros. Steve was a graduate of South Bend Riley High School class of 1938 and went on to attend Purdue University. In January of 1941 Steve enlisted in the United States Army and was discharged with honors on October 14, 1945. Steve and the beautiful Miss Mildred K. Bobson were married in Mishawaka, Indiana, at St. Monica Catholic Church, on May 19, 1945. Mildred passed away on June 14, 2000. In addition to being the worlds greatest father Steve worked for 30 years with BMP Trucking in Pittsburgh, Penn., and then retired after several years with Canton Drop Forge, Canton, Ohio. He had many interest and hobbies; Steve was the jack-of-all-trades. He loved to go out on his boat and fish. He was a great cook and loved to read and was very fond of classical music. The most important thing about Steve was his love for his Grandchildren and his true love for his wife and four daughters. “ Not only was he a great Dad, he was a Great person.” Steve was a very devoted Catholic and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Canton, Ohio. He was a member of the Third order of St. Francis and a Member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Auxiliary Club. Steve is survived by his four daughters, Marilyn (Dick) Ackerman, Durham, Conn., Tina (Michael) LaMark, Margaret (Thomas) Melle, Marie Therese (Norbert) Burleson, Bolivar, OH, two brothers: John Meszaros, South Bend, IN, William Meszaros, Edwardsburg, MI, two sisters; Anna Bowman, Mishawaka, and Theresa Taffee, Raleigh, NC. 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and two brothers and two sisters: Emory, Joseph, Mary, Helen Meszaros. Visitation will be in the Ministry Center of PHJC, Donaldson, on Monday February 17, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary being said at 7:30 P.M. The Rev. Father Edward Konerman of the PHJC, will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial in the Ministry Center on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, Indiana Memorials in Steve’s memory may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ.
Dixie Lattimer Miller, 91, 805 Baker St., Plymouth, died in Miller’s Merry Manor of natural causes at 12:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2003. She had been a Plymouth resident for the past fifty years, wintering in Sebring, Fla., for a number of years. Born in Dorchester, Ill., on August 16, 1912, Dixie was the daughter of John M. and Lillian Weber Frazier. She was a graduate of Central Normal College of Danville, Ind., and Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind. On November 25, 1936, in Danville, Ind., she and Albert Lattimer were married. Al, a teacher and coach in the Plymouth School system, died on May 23, 1974. On May 19, 1988, Dixie and Brock Miller, who met in Florida, were married in Plymouth. Brock survives her death. A high school business teacher for 35 years, Dixie had taught in Round Grove, Ind., 1935- 1937; in Richland Center, Grovertown and Fulton, 1942-1952; West Township, 1952-1954; Plymouth High School, 1954-1956; Etna Green, 1955-1956; Bourbon, 1956-1961; Triton, 1962- 1964; Oregon Davis, 1954-1967; LaVille 1967- 1976, retiring in June of 1976. A member of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, she was active in the Friendly Thirty Club, was a Marshall County 4-H leader and, according to her children was the Shuffleboard Queen of Sebring, Fla. At the age of 65, having retired from teaching, Dixie volunteered for a year’s mission service in Washington state through the auspices of the Brethren church. While in the west, she bought a horse which she enjoyed riding, an unknown interest to most of her family and friends. Dixie enjoyed sports. Especially tennis. At a younger age, she played and in later years, she was an enthusiastic spectator. She and Brock supported Plymouth High School athletic events and attended many of the games. Survived by her husband, Brock, she has a daughter, three sons, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Her children are: Rebecca Hindman, Elkhart, Ind.; and sons and daughters-in-law: Michael G. and Suzanne Lattimer, Leesburg, Ind.; David C. and Wanda Lattimer, Argos, Ind.; and John C. and Gwen Lattimer, Muncie, Ind. A sister, Joyce Thomas of Decatur, Ill., also survives. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents; Al, her first husband; an infant daughter, Sally Lattimer and by a brother and a sister: Jack Frazier and Bonnie Airhart. Friends are invited to come to celebrate her life with her family on Thursday, December 11, 2003, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2003, at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St. The pastor of the church, David Kerkove, will officiate. Memorial gifts in Dixie’s memory may be made to the Plymouth Church of the Brethren.
Gail Jean Miller, 57, of 12206 W. County Line Road, Plymouth, died at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2003, after a courageous four- year battle with ovarian cancer. Gail died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Angela G. and Brian Smith. She had lived in Marshall County for the past 26 years, coming from Norway, Michigan. Born November 17, 1946 in Norway, Michigan, Gail graduated from Norway High School. Gail was a caring and dedicated health care provider. As a Q.M.A., she worked at Miller’s Merry Manor for the past 25 years. She dearly loved her patients and her loving care will be sorely missed by them and the staff at Miller’s. An angel to many who knew her, she delighted in collecting them. Gail enjoyed sewing, cooking and all related activities with her grandchildren. She loved traveling, particularly in the state of Kentucky. Gail is survived by four daughters and their families. They are Deborah G. and Doug Whaley, Rochester, and their children: Jacob and Matthew Whaley; Belinda F. and Ron McNeal, Donaldson, and their children: Josh, Kristen and Kara McNeal; and Angela G. and Brian Smith, Plymouth. Also Carrie L. Newman, Lexington, Ky., and her children, Richie and Rickie Newman. Three sisters and two brothers, all of Wisconsin, survive as well. The sisters are: Carol and Jim Bjorkman; Pat and Norbert Zuern and Beth and Bob Spade. Gail’s brothers are: Pete and Marsha DeClark and Ernie and Wendy DeClark. A brother-in-law, Ivan Lusardi and numerous nieces and nephews survive also. A special friend, Carl Brock, Argos, also survives Gail’s death. Gail was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Deloris Lasard. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2003, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, and for one hour prior to funeral services on Saturday in the church. The funeral for Gail will be on Saturday, December 20, 2003, at 11.a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 425 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, where she was a member. The Rev. Bill Kaster, pastor of the church, will officiate at the services. Memorial gifts in Gail’s memory may be made to the church or to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122.
Sixty-two-year-old Harry N. Miller died at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2003, at his residence, 12510 Hillside Drive, Plymouth. Harry had been a resident of Plymouth since May of 1974, coming from South Dakota. He was born on September 9, 1940, in Tucson, Ariz., the son of Jacob C. and Elizabeth C. Fishback Miller. Harry graduated from Mobridge High School, Mobridge, South Dakota in 1958. He then furthered his education at the School of Mines in Rapid City, South Dakota. On October 26, 1960, in Selfridge, N.D., Harry and Elizabeth “Betty” M. Kraft were married. Harry started working for Coast to Coast hardware in 1960, in Mobridge, South Dakota. After working for Coast to Coast for a year and a half, he then went to work for the J. C. Penney Co., where he managed three stores over a period of thirteen years. He then moved to Plymouth, where he started the popular and highly successful Coast to Coast Hardware Store in Plymouth in 1974 and converted it to Ace Hardware in 1998. In 2001, he sold the business to Don Smith. Harry was an avid hunter and fisherman. A conservationist, he sponsored Duck’s Unlimited and Quail Unlimited. He loved to barbecue for his family and friends, especially in large groups. A stock car racing fan, Harry had raced his own car when he was younger. Another of Harry’s hobbies was gopher roping in South Dakota. When he was younger, he enjoyed helping his grandparents with their vegetable garden. He was a member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church and the Plymouth Moose Lodge. Harry is survived by Betty, his wife and helpmate of 42 years and by their two sons and their families. His sons are Steven A. Miller, LaPorte, Ind., and Gregory W. (Hope C.) Miller, Plymouth. Three granddaughters and a grandson also survive: Marcia N. and Cala E. Miller, both of North Liberty, Ind., Elizabeth C. Miller, Plymouth, and Nathan C. Miller, of Pensacola, Fla. A brother Paul (Dianne) Miller of Selby, S.D., and a sister, Judy (Jim) Horst, Carrollton, Texas, survive as well. Harry was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Visitation with his family will be on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, where a Rosary will be said at 8 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed for Harry at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2003, at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 625, N. Center St., Plymouth. Father Emmanuel Chikezie will officiate. Entombment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Gifts in memory of Harry may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church or to the Marshall County Hospice.
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