Ida May Marchand
ELKHART -- Ida May Marchand, 95, of 24629 C.R. 20, died at 8:24 a.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Elkhart General Hospital, where she had been admitted after becoming ill at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen.
Junior H. Miller
May 24, 1925-June 19, 2004
NAPPANEE -- Junior H. Miller, 79, of 702 W. Centennial St., died at 11:54 p.m. Saturday (June 19, 2004) at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend.
He was born May 24, 1925, in Bourbon to Kelsey and Sarah (Lemler) Miller.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Connie (George) Newkirk of Nappanee; a son, Michael (Barb) Miller of Bourbon; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a longtime companion, Kay Hall of Milford; a brother, Carl (Jean) Miller of Nappanee; and three sisters, Elizabeth (Russell) Myers of New Paris, Maxine (Arden) Williamson of Pierceton and Laurabelle (Robert) Fields of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathren Maine and Grace Eisenhour; and four brothers, Max Miller, Arthur Clayton Miller, Lloyd Miller and Daniel Miller.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hepton Union Church in Nappanee. The Rev. Paul Hutchinson, pastor of Hepton Union Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sandy Ridge Cemetery in Marshall County.
Mr. Miller was a lifetime area resident. He retired from Mutschler Kitchens in Nappanee, where he had worked for 42 years.
He was a member of Hepton Union Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and the outdoors.
Memorials may be given to Hepton Union Church.
Martha A. Replogle
Jan. 17, 1904-June 17, 2004
Martha A. Replogle, 100, formerly of Osceola, died at 11 a.m. Thursday (June 17, 2004) at Surrey Place of Bradenton. She was born Jan. 17, 1904, in Scott, Ohio, to Samuel and Elida (Rhinehalt) Beech. She married Leo L. Replogle on Sept. 15, 1922, in Ohio. He died Oct. 19, 1979. Survivors include one daughter, Naomi A. (Francis) DeNeve of Bradenton; one son, Richard R. Replogle of Cloudcroft, [cut off]
Migel Angel Garcia Reyna
Nov. 12, 1972-June 17, 2004
ELKHART -- Migel Angel Garcia Reyna, 31, of 3214 S. Main St., died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday (June 17, 2004) in the emergency room at Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 12, 1972, in Aguascalientes Ags, Mexico, to Migel Garcia Santillan and Socorro Reyna Rojas.
Survivors include a son, Migel Garcia of Elkhart; two daughters, Nicole Garcia Martinez of Elkhart and Jana Mtz Gonzales of Aguascalientes Ags; his fiancee, Jody Kelly of Elkhart; his parents, of Aguascalientes Ags; and a brother, Antonio Garcia Reyna of Elkhart.
There will be no visitation or service. Cremation will take place at Elkhart Cremation Services which is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Reyna was employed as a dry wall finisher for Carnival Dry Wall in Elkhart.
RUBY H. 'TONI' ANTISDEL
June 10, 1923-June 21, 200
EDWARDSBURG -- Ruby H. "Toni" Antisdel, 81, of 69225 Section Street, died at 2:50 p.m. Monday (June 21, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born June 10, 1923, in Provo, Utah, to Mrs. Blanche Hadley and was raised by her grandfather until moving to live with her mother and stepfather, Ed Burns. She married Kenton E. Antisdel on April 14, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
He survives along with three sons, Michael (Karen) of Constantine, Kenton (Irene) of El Paso, Texas, and Eric (Virginia) Antisdel of Elkhart; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Roger Dale Antisdel.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. (Michigan time) Thursday at Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 W. Main St., Edwardsburg, and one hour before the funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday at Hope United Methodist Church, 69941 Elkhart Road, Edwardsburg. The Rev. Jeff Reese will officiate. Burial will be in Edwardsburg Cemetery.
Mrs. Antisdel worked 14 years as a teachers' aide at Edwardsburg High School. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. She worked at several local banks and was a former Village of Edwardsburg Clerk. She was a charter member of the Edwardsburg Business and Professional Women's Club.
Memorials may be given to the Edwardsburg High School Library.
ROSE M. FUMAROLO
Dec. 23, 1916-June 20, 2004
ELKHART -- Friends of Rose M. Fumarolo may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home and Crematory, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, where there will be a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. The Rev. Jeff Largent of the church will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery.
Mrs. Fumarolo, 87, of 1858 Beardsley Ave., died at 6:37 p.m. Sunday (June 21, 2004) in the emergency room of Elkhart General Hospital.
She was born Dec. 23, 1916, in Chicago, to Nicholas and Josephine (Cinelli) Bibbo. She married Orlando "Londy" Fumarolo on Sept. 28, 1946, in Elkhart. He died Sept. 29, 1996.
She is survived by two sons, Gregory L. of Fort Wayne and Ronald J. (Cindy) Fumarolo of Osceola; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Frances (Clifford) Brenneman of Elkhart and Lena Bibbo of Elkhart.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Tony Bibbo; and two sisters, Jean Herrick and Mary Fortino.
Mrs. Fumarolo was a homemaker and a 1936 graduate of Elkhart High School. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and the Rosary Society at the church. She was a member of Harvest House and the IARA. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and cooking.
Memorials may be given to the church or United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.
PHYLLIS M. HOGSTROM
ELKHART -- Phyllis M. Hogstrom, 75, of 54143 Riverview Drive, died Tuesday (June 22, 2004) at Greenleaf Living Center.
Arrangements are pending at Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart.
SHARON L. HUFFMAN
ELKHART -- Sharon L. Huffman, 66, of 2414 Morehouse Ave., died in Elkhart General Hospital at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday (June 22, 2004).
Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.
LEROY KAUFFMAN
GOSHEN -- LeRoy Kauffman, 84, of 1468 Greencroft Drive, died at 10:28 a.m. Tuesday (June 22, 2004) at his home.
Further arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen.
ESTELLA A. ORT
March 12, 1903-June 22, 2004
Estella Ada Ort, 101, of 1225 Greencroft Drive, died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday (June 22, 2004) at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born March 12, 1903, in Wakarusa, to Rufus E. and Nora E. (Hodges) Myers. She married LaMar R. Ort on Feb. 18, 1950, in Elkhart. He died Feb. 27, 1993. She is survived by three nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Marian and Wright [cut off]
JUANITA M. PLANK
March 11, 1938-June 21, 2004
WHITE PIGEON -- Juanita M. Plank, 66, died Monday (June 21, 2004) at her home.
She was born March 11, 1938, in Columbia City, Ind., to Oliver C. and Cecil A. (Leamon) Vanette. She married James E. Plank on May 14, 1954, in Ligonier. He died March 18, 2004.
She is survived by three daughters, Jody Plank and Joan Orr, both of Three Rivers, and Joyce Plank of Constantine; two sons, James Plank Jr. of Constantine and Jay Plank of White Pigeon; six grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Retha Houck of Alexandria, Minn.; and two brothers, Robert Leamon of Niles and Fred Vanette of Winchester, Ind.
She was preceded in death by a daughter and four brothers and sisters.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Michigan time) Thursday at Farrand Funeral Home, 300 N. Kalamazoo St., White Pigeon, where the funeral will follow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Ronald Shultz will officiate. Burial will follow in Constantine Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the family.
RUTH M. PRESSLER
Jan. 31, 1916-June 20, 2004
GOSHEN -- Friends of Ruth M. Pressler may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour before the service at 2 p.m. Friday, all at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 South Main St., Goshen. Elder Derrick Davey of Jehovah's Witnesses will officiate. Burial will follow in Sugar Grove Cemetery, Goshen.
Mrs. Pressler, 88, of 2400 College Ave., died at 5 p.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) at Americare, after an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 31, 1916, in Cygnet, Ohio, to Jesse and Amy (Porter) Weiker. She married Walter C. Pressler on Aug. 9, 1942, in Perrysburg, Ohio.
He survives, along with two daughters, Marietta (Eric) Comer of Elkhart and Rose Ann (Art) Phend of Fresno, Calif.; four sons, Paul E. (Sheryl), James, and David E. Pressler, all of Goshen, and Walter C. (Norma) Pressler Jr. of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cora (Bob) Whitney of Weston, Ohio and Betty Moening of North Baltimore, Ohio; and two brothers, Daniel (Gladys) Weiker of Clyde, Ohio, and Scott (Rosie) Weiker of Fostoria, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ferne Brown and Ida Apple.
Mrs. Pressler was a homemaker who had lived in Goshen since 1953, coming from Bowling Green, Ohio. She liked to play bingo, sew, read, and take part in the activities at the nursing home. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses in Goshen.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
EVELYN I. YOUNG
OSCEOLA -- Evelyn I. Young, 69, of Apple Road, died Monday (June 21, 2004) at her home.
Arrangements are pending at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola.
STERLING CARTER
Dec. 16, 1933-June 20, 2004
ELKHART -- Sterling Carter, 65, of 25767 Meadow Oak Lane, died at 7:53 a.m. Sunday (June 20, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Dec. 16, 1938, in Edwards, Miss., to Willie and Leana (Collins) Carter. He married Willastyne Shelton on July 11, 1960, in Elkhart.
She survives, along with a daughter, Kimberly L. Carter of Los Angeles; a son, Christopher L. Carter of Elkhart; two grandchildren; a sister, Leonteen Henderson of South Bend; and five brothers; Fred, Willie, J.C., and Jessie Carter, all of Elkhart, and Eddie Lee Carter of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Bradley, and three brothers, James, Leonard and John Carter.
Friends may call one hour before the funeral at noon Friday at Canaan Baptist Church, 933 Fieldhouse Ave. The Rev. Theodis Hadley will officiate. Burial will follow in Prairie Street Cemetery. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart, is handling arrangements.
Mr. Carter worked for 37 years at Miles Laboratories in the shipping and receiving department, retiring in 2001. He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, where he was a trustee and sang in the men's choir, and a member of the Quarter Century Club of Miles. He enjoyed playing golf and softball and bowling.
Memorials may be given to the church college fund.
EILEEN G. CURTIS
Eileen Grace Curtis, 78, of 1950 S. 13th St., died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday (June 23, 2004) in Lakeland Hospital in Niles. She was born July 8, 1925, in Marshall County to Elmer E. and Grace (Hershberger) Miller. She married Edwin E. Curtis on April 12, 1947, in South Bend. He survives with one brother, Dale J. Miller of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Miller. [cut off]
HUBERT "DALE" GIBSON
Hubert "Dale" Gibson, 55, of Willow Creek Drive, died Wednesday (June 23, 2004) at his home. He was born Jan. 30, 1949, in Dixon, Ky., to Roy and Irene (Eubanks) Gibson. On Nov. 23, 1985, he married Jackie L. Temple in Landmark Baptist Church in Elkhart. [cut off]
JUANITA P. GILL
Juanita Pearl Gill, 90, of Pharr, formerly of Elkhart, Ind., died at 10:25 p.m. Sunday (June 13, 2004). Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home & Crematory, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. [cut off]
EDWARD G. GOINS SR.
Edward G. Goins Sr., 48, of 56787 Spruce Lane, died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday (June 22, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Nov. 21, 1955, in Charleston, W. Va., to Estel G. and Gracie L. (Hurley) Goins. On Jan. 11, 1981, in Elkhart, he married Catherine Brooks; she died July 11, 1988, in Elkhart. [cut off]
REBECCA N. HARRIS
Rebecca N. Harris, 30, of 24050 Northshore Drive, died at 7:29 p.m. (Michigan time) Wednesday (June 23, 2004) in a vehicle accident at M-60 and Dailey Road in Cass County. Arrangements are pending at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home & Crematory, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart. [cut off]
GERALD "JERRY" R. JACOB
Gerald "Jerry" R. Jacob, 88, of Howe, formerly of Wolcottville, died Thursday (June 24, 2004) in Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born April 2, 1916, in Clayton, Mich., to Lloyd W. and Olive (Perkins) Jacob. He married Hilda M. Luce on Nov. 28, 1946, in Angola. [cut off]
CHARLOTTE A. LACY
Visitation for Charlotte Ann Lacy is for two hours before today's 7 p.m. funeral at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Pastor Brad Price of Goshen Church of Christ will officiate. Cremation will follow the funeral. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com. [cut off]
MARVIN G. RICHARDS
The memorial service for Marvin G. Richards will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Grace Community Church, 4001 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka. Pastor Rick Graves will officiate. Military honors will be presented by Osceola American Legion Post 308 immediately following the service. A luncheon will be served at the church. Elkhart Cremation Services in is in charge of arrangements. [cut off]
MIGUEL A. RODRIGUES-FLORES
Miguel Angel Rodrigues-Flores was stillborn at 5:17 p.m. Monday (June 21, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital. His parents are Carlos Rodrigues and Tania Flores of 1629 Cone St. Arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. [cut off]
LORETTA M. SLABAUGH
Loretta M. Slabaugh, 68, of 64408 Pleasant Plain Drive, died at 1:47 p.m. Thursday (June 24, 2004) in Goshen General Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. [cut off]
CLARENCE WHEELER SR.
Visitation is for one hour before the noon Saturday funeral of Clarence Wheeler Sr. at Greater Wayside Temple Church of God in Christ, 638 Goshen Ave., Elkhart. The Rev. Victor Williams will officiate, and burial will be in Prairie Street Cemetery. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home, 403 W. Franklin St., Elkhart, is in charge of arrangements. [cut off]
Beverly J. Freeze
Beverly J. Freeze, 71, of 28039 Broad St., died at 5 a.m. Friday (June 25, 2004), at the home of her daughter, Carla Freel. Arrangements are pending at Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart. [cut off]
Randall Fisher
Randall Fisher, 45, a resident of LuAnn Nursing Home, formerly of 29084 C.R. 46, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday (June 25, 2004) in Elkhart General Hospital of muscular dystrophy. He was born July 8, 1958, in Elkhart, to Wendell and Lorena F. (Pippenger) Fisher. Surviving are his father of Nappanee and one sister, Jane (Steve) Kurtz of Wakarusa. [cut off]
Mary A. Stanley
Mary Alice Stanley, 85, of 27431 C.R. 24, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday (June 25, 2004) at Hospice House of St. Joseph County. Further arrangements are pending at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. [cut off]
Sharon K. Lehman
Sharon Kaye Lehman, 46 of 2620 N. 850 W., died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday (June 24, 2004) at her home of cancer. She was born Aug. 30, 1957, in Goshen, to Felty E. and Wilma L. (Miller) Mast. On May 28 1987, she married Ora W. Lehman. He survives with three daughters, Shirleen R. Lehman, Jolene K. Lehman and Glenda F. Lehman, all at home; two sons, Brian E. Lehman and Darrin L. Lehman, both at home; [cut off]
Polly A. Miller
Polly A. Miller, 96, of 1915 W. 100 S., died Friday (June 25, 2004) at her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1908, in LaGrange County to Abraham and Lydia (Miller) Yoder. On Feb. 27, 1930, in LaGrange, she married Clarence A. Miller. He died Jan. 10, 1991. [cut off]
Larry E. Wallace Sr.
Larry Eugene Wallace Sr., 64, of 115 N. Fifth St, died at 6:58 p.m. Thursday (June 24, 2004) at Hospice House in Roseland. He was born Jan. 7, 1940, in LaGrange, to Basil and Mary (Boyd) Wallace. He is survived by two sons, Larry (Lana) Wallace Jr. of Westfield and Basil Wallace of Howe; a daughter, Louis (Yulonda) Zaragoza of Elkhart; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, [cut off]
Juanita P. Gill
Visitation for Juanita Pearl Gill will be for one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral Monday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home & Crematory, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, Ind. A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Ind. The Rev. Katurah Johnson of Bethel United Methodist Church will officiate. [cut off]
