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Bertha E. Angelone
Butler - 1923-2002

Bertha E. Angelone, 78, of Butler, an active member of DeKalb County Election Board, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002. The Edgerton, Ohio, native was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Butler, its Ladies Club and Butler Business and Professional Women. Surviving are a son, George T. of Indianapolis; a daughter, Ruth Brown of Butler; and four grandchildren. Her husband, James A., preceded her in death. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Butler, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery. Memorials are to the church.

Information provided by Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, 1-260-837-2581.

Patricia A. Rheinheimer
LaGrange - 1948-2002

Patricia A. Rheinheimer, 53, of LaGrange, a member of the Women's Bowling Association in Sturgis, Mich., died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Cameron Hospital in Angola. The Wichita, Kan., native was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, James D.; daughters Tonya Lytle of LaGrange, Jaima Aldrich of Shipshewana, Andia Mullet of Wolcottville and Shala Crawford of Indianapolis; her parents, Philip and Mary Jane Kennedy of Wolcottville; a sister, Debbi Levitz of Vanceburg, Ky.; brothers Richard, Dana and Stan Kennedy, all of Wolcottville, and Tom Kennedy of Clayton, N.C.; and nine grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, 1-260-463-3131.

Vinita Awlean Lewis
Houston

Vinita Awlean Lewis, 83, of Houston and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at home.

"You will always be with us and forever in our hearts." The Oklahoma City native moved to Houston in 2001 and was a member of Fort Wayne Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; three children; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services are 12:30 p.m. Friday at Veterans Administration in Houston.

Information provided by Northwoods Memorial Funeral Home, Houston, 1-281-448-0393.

Elizabeth Catherine Brown
Huntington County - 1920-2002

Elizabeth Catherine Brown, 82, of Huntington County, a native of Mutual, Okla., died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002.

She was a homemaker and attended Etna Avenue Wesleyan Church. Surviving are sons William M. of Huntington and Samuel D. of Peoria, Kan.; daughters Karen Miller of Huntington and Rachael Knoll of Gambrills, Md.; a brother, Leslie Wood of Peoria, Ariz.; sisters Marjorie Cook of Nappanee and Frances Kennedy of Flat Rock, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean M. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Etna Avenue Wesleyan Church, Huntington, with calling from noon until services. Calling is also from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial will be at Star of Hope Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials are to the church.

Information provided by Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, 1-260-356-3320.

Cora Susan O'Dell
Beavercreek, Ohio

Cora Susan O'Dell, 96, of Beavercreek, Ohio, a member of Maineville United Methodist Church, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Trinity Community of Beavercreek.

She was retired from General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne after 25 years of service. Surviving are a daughter, Vesta Ferguson of Arizona; sons Maurice Bacon of Beavercreek and William Charleston of North Carolina; a brother, Virlin Myers of Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Harold O'Dell, Arch Charleston and Filo Snider, five daughters and one son. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Huntertown United Methodist Church, Huntertown, Ind., with calling one hour before services. Burial will be at Huntertown Cemetery.

Information provided by Morris Sons Funeral Home, Fairborn, Ohio, 1-937-298-6560.

Myrtle Bell Triechman
Coldwater, Mich. - 1909-2002

Myrtle Bell Triechman, 93, of Coldwater, Mich., and formerly of Fremont, Ind., died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at Laurels of Coldwater.

The Fremont, Ind., native was a homemaker, a former waitress and had been an Avon representative. She was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are nieces Louise Loomis of Geneva, Ind., Laurene Towers of Hamilton, Ind., and Murna Courtad of Traverse City; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, and brothers Jay and Lee Brown. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind., with calling from noon until services. Burial will be at Fremont Cemetery.

Information provided by Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, 1-260-495-2915.

Marian E. Snyder
Albion - 1913-2002

Marian E. Snyder, 88, of Albion and Frostproof, Fla., died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at home in Frostproof.

The Ludington, Mich., native had worked for Knape and Vogt Manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Mich., as a machine operator. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Frostproof and Woman's International Bowling Congress. Surviving are daughters Marilyn Barney and Patricia Thompson, both of Fort Myers, Fla.; stepdaughters Evelyn Rimmell of Albion and Luann Beucler of Churubusco; a son, James R. Geigle of Fort Myers, Fla.; a stepson, Ray D. of Albion; sisters Neva Brugh of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Dorothy Cook of Boca Raton, Fla.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her husband, Robert H., died Feb. 16. Services are 2 p.m. today at Marion Nelson Funeral Home, Frostproof, Fla. Burial will be in Fort Myers, Fla.

Information provided by Brazzell Funeral Homes, Albion, 1-260-636-2101.

James Thomas Kerns
Kendallville - 1922-2002

James Thomas Kerns, 79, of Ken-dallville, a 1,500-hour volunteer at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at home.

The Charleston, W.Va., native retired from United Airlines after 25 years of service and had worked from 1956 to 1971 in Fort Wayne as a customer services manager. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 296 in Fort Wayne, was an avid golfer and a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Jane; daughters Elizabeth Kerns of London and Virginia Kerns of Williamsburg, Va.; sisters Anne Miller of Baltimore and Mary Dosa of Washington, D.C.; and two grandchildren. Services are 2 p..m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville. Calling is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial will be at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. Memorials are to the church.

Information provided by Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, 1-260-347-0950.

Hazel I. Coats
Butler - 1930-2002

Hazel I. Coats, 71, of Butler, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at DeKalb Memorial Hospital.

The Grass Valley, Calif., native, who loved gardening and cooking, was a homemaker and member of Order of Eagles, American Legion Auxiliary and DeKalb County Fair Board. Surviving are sons Michael, Andrew and Joseph, all of Butler, and Ronald of Fort Wayne; a brother, Fred Wells of Willows, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery. Memorials are to the family.

Information provided by Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, 1-260-837-2581.

Virginia M. Conrad
Decatur - 1913-2002

Virginia M. Conrad, 88, of Decatur, a member of Zion Lutheran Church and its Missionary Society, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Adams County Hospital.

The Decatur native was a homemaker and worked for Decatur Industries for six years. Surviving are sons Paul Jr. of Rangely, Colo., and William R. of Harlan; a daughter, Virginia Pollock of Decatur; a sister, Mary Grove of Van Wert, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W.; a brother and a sister. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 1 to 8 p.m. today at Zwick& Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. Memorials are to Zion Lutheran School.

Information provided by Zwick& Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, 1-260-724-9164.

Martha M. Dillon
Hicksville, Ohio - 1917-2002

Martha M. Dillon, 84, of Hicksville, Ohio, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

The Altoona, Pa., native retired in 1980 after 20 years at Campbell Soup Co. Surviving are a daughter, Cecelia Flagal of Hicksville; sons Roy Glass of Napoleon and David Dillon of Chicago; a brother, Frank Wagner of Altoona, Pa., 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by daughters Carol Rudolph and Cynthia Bunke, and a son, Richard Dillon. Private services will be held at a later date.

Information provided by Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio, 1-419-542-8065.

Cindy D. Dunlap
Van Wert, Ohio - 1946-2002

Cindy D. Dunlap, 55, of Van Wert, Ohio, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

The Mercer County native worked for 35 years at Central Mutual Insurance Co. Surviving are her husband, Jan R.; sons Tim of Convoy, and Thomas of Delaware, Ohio; a brother, Kevin Boroff of Fort Recovery; and sisters Marg Trisel of Mendon and Joan Snider of Celina. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, 1-419-238-1112.

Edna M. Ellis
Bryan, Ohio - 1931-2002

Edna M. Ellis, 70, of Bryan, Ohio, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Community Hospitals of Williams County.

The Maryville, Tenn., native was a bookkeeper for Bryan Custom Plastics. Surviving are her daughters, Carol Dimando of Toledo, and Elizabeth St. John and Judy Ellis, both of St. Cloud, Fla.; her mother, Gladys Witsaman of Edgerton; a sister, Mary McDonald of Kissimmee, Fla.; brothers Robert and Richard Witsaman, both of Edgerton, and William of Cleveland; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Shiffler Cemetery, Bryan. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, Ohio, 1-419-298-2329.

Michael R. Geeting
Decatur - 1956-2002

Michael R. Geeting, 45, of Decatur, a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, died Wednesday Feb. 13, 2002, at home.

The Fort Wayne native worked at Don Ray Drive Away. Surviving are sisters Sharon Sheets of Lima, Ohio, Carolyn Haley of Defiance, Ohio, and Linda S. Dager of Decatur. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Haggard& Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur, with calling one hour before services. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Haggard& Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur, 1-260-724-7167.

Mabel M. Sonnenberg
Uniondale - 1919-2002

Mabel M. Sonnenberg, 82, of Uniondale, a member of Uniondale United Methodist Church, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at home.

"Loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family." The Wells County native was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Robert; sons Arno of Ossian, and Werden of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Cinda L. Gater of Fort Wayne; sisters Margaret Williams and Edith Byerly, both of Bluffton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes, Ossian, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, Ossian. Memorials are to the Wells County Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Information provided by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes, Ossian, 1-260-622-4114.

Daniel A. Ryan
LaGrange - 1988-2002

Daniel A. Ryan, 14, of LaGrange died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Riley Hospital for Children.

The LaGrange native was in the eighth grade at Lakeland Middle School. He enjoyed playing softball and was a member of the LaGrange Junior Bowling League. Surviving are his parents, Steven F. and Shelley R.; brothers Christopher M. Ryan of Sturgis, Mich., Joseph A. Ryan of Mongo, and Adam P. Ryan and Earl D. Yerington, both of LaGrange; and grandmothers Margaret Yerington of Fort Wayne and Ruth Ryan of Columbia City. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, LaGrange. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials are to the Cancer Unit of Riley Hospital for Children.

Information provided by Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, 1-260-463-3131.

Sarah C. Wolf
North Manchester - 1915-2002

Sarah C. Wolf, 86, of North Manchester, a member of Ijamsville United Methodist Church, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Peabody Healthcare Center.

The Wabash County native was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, Richard E. of Woodville, Ohio; daughters Carolyn Harting of North Manchester, Rosemarie Barnes of Bronson, Mich., and Catherine Mitten of San Jose, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E.; a son, Steve L.; three brothers and a sister. Services are noon Tuesday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel, with calling two hours before services. Burial will be at Old German Baptist Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials are to Peabody Retirement Community Caring Circle.

Information provided by DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel, North Manchester, 1-260-982-6700.

Paul E. Hile
Kendallville - 1923-2002

Paul E. Hile, 78, of Kendallville, a member of Faith United Methodist Church, died Friday Feb. 22, 2002, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

The Kendallville native retired in 1988 from Broadview Lumber Co. He was a member of Kiwanis and Kendallville Park and Recreation Board. Surviving are his wife, Mary; a daughter, Becky Workman of Avilla; sons Dennis of West Milton, Ohio, and Kevin of Rome City; a brother, Jim of Ligonier; a sister, Catherine Edgington of Sturgis, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry; a sister; and a brother. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials are to the American Heart Association.

Information provided by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, 1-260-347-1653.

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