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Everett Wallace
And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks…Heb 11:4
PLYMOUTH -- For more than 30 years, Everett Wallace taught kids how to shoot jump shots
and swing a baseball bat. He also taught them about the 3 G’s (God, Good Attitude, Good
Grades) and the necessity to “Keep the Faith” in Christ, despite any and all circumstances.
Everett died on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at the age of 61 after a 14-month battle with
esophageal cancer. He endured his illness with that same Faith as he once said, “it was a winwin
situation for me. If God decides to take me home, I win. If He lets me live longer, I will win
there too.” Everett has won the game.
Everett was the husband of 38 years to Deborah (Wilson) Wallace, and the father of Chad (Amy)
Wallace, Jason (Jinny) Wallace, Julie (Chris) Robertson, and Kyle Wallace, and grandfather to
Ally, Carson, Mason, Lily, and Rose with more on the way.
Everett was passionate about sports but even more passionate about the kids he coached. He is
best known for his love and dedication to serving the youth in the community as a coach.
Everett was a four-sport athlete as a 1967 graduate of Oregon-Davis high school where he led
the basketball team to its first sectional basketball championship in school history. He later was
inducted into the Oregon-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame.
Everett’s desire to impact the lives of young people and his love for his community drove him to
coaching countless youth basketball, soccer and little league baseball teams. He also ran free
Saturday Morning Basketball Camps for elementary students for nearly 20 years. For his efforts
in youth sports, Everett won the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Youth Service Award and
received the Olympic Gold Medal Spirit Award by WNDU-TV.
Everett worked faithfully at Northern Indiana Public Service Co. for 36 years. After Everett’s
retirement from NIPSCO, he coached basketball both at the seventh-grade level for Plymouth’s
Lincoln Jr. High and as an assistant varsity coach at LaVille High School.
To Wallace, it has always been more than a game. He longed to impact the world for Jesus by
impacting youth for Christ. His example in his coaching and in his bout with cancer to reflect the
sufficiency of Christ continues to touch countless lives.
Everett was born May 29, 1949 in Mishawaka. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern
and Mildred (Patterson) Wallace. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Don Eakins, Art
Eakins, Bill Eakins, Ron Eakins, and his sister Marilyn Hull. He is survived by his brother Ray
(Dixie) Eakins and his sisters Mildred (Jim) Aldrich, Pattie Daniel, and Mary (Gary) Cleveland.
The viewing will be at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth on
Sunday, August 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. The funeral will be at Plymouth Wesleyan Church on Monday,
Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. with calling one hour prior to services. The Rev. Oliver Dongell, pastor, will
lead the service accompanied with Jack Edison his close personal friend.
Preferred are memorial gift contributions to Campus Outreach Indianapolis, 4770 E. Main Street,
Carmel, IN 46033
Bonnie L. Boocher
Winamac - Bonnie L. Boocher, 70 of Winamac, died of natural causes at 7:15 p.m. Friday,
August 6, 2010 and the unity medical surgical Hospital in Mishawaka.
Body was born October 9, 1940, and the Logansport Hospital. She was the daughter of Albert
and Seville Boocher.
She graduated from Kewanna high school with the class of 1960. She heard her elementary
education degree from Manchester College and her master's degree from Indiana University in
elementary education.
She was a teacher in various Kewanna school systems for many years.
A dedicated Christian, she was active in the church community. She taught Sunday school and
was supportive of many worthwhile charities.
A woman who put other people first, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kewanna
and most recently attended the Calvary Baptist church of Winamac.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Barbara Day and a brother, Robert Martin.
Money is survived by nieces Jacquelyn Gerber, West Palm Beach Florida; and Christine and
Michael Chippas, Plymouth; nephews David and Patty Boocher, a Las Vegas, Nev.; and Michael
and Marge Hughes, Summerville, Fla.
Also surviving is a sister in law Rita Martin of Denver, Colo., as well as nieces Renee Nunn of
Logan, Utah and Marla Kesslinger of Denver, Colo., and nephew Russel Martin of Salt Lake City,
Utah.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Johnson-Danielson funeral home, 1110 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Bonnies name may be given to Baptist Children's Home for
Elementary Education scholarship, 354 West St, Suite 1, Valparaiso, IN, 46383.
Ellis, Jr. Joseph
PLYMOUTH -- Ellis Joseph Jr., 60, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 in his home.
He is survived by a daughter, Lauren Joseph of Plymouth; sons, Justin (Jennifer) Joseph and
Adam Joseph, both of Knox; four grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Hall of Phoenix, Ariz.
Visitation will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. (Central Time) Monday, Aug. 9 at Rannells Funeral
Home, Hamlet Chapel.
Funeral services will take place at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.
Roger Harold Story
Plymouth - Roger Harold Story, 73, a resident of Plymouth, coming at an early age from
Hammond passed away Friday night August 6, 2010 at his family home. Roger began to
experience the effects of recurring leukemia.
Roger was born September 14, 1936, in Hammond, the son of Violet M. (Lohse) Dempsey and
Harold R. Story. He spent much of his youth, in Plymouth with his grandfather, Herman Lohse
and grandmother, Josephine (Clater, Lohse) Taber.
On July 27, 1954 Roger and Helen "Damaris" Metsker were married
in Plymouth. They had
been married
for 56 years.
Damaris survives along with their three children: Sheryl Darlene Story and husband Thomas L.
Axelrad of New Orleans, Betsy Lynn Story of Waltham, Mass., and Roland Gregory "Greg" Story
of Plymouth; four grandchildren: Dr. Thomas William "Bill" Axelrad (Kelly) of New York City,
Brian. A. Axelrad (Dr. Kellie), Damaris Fay Axelrad Bayard (Roy), and Charles Story Axelrad - all
of New Orleans; two great-grandchildren, Mallie Claire Axelrad of New York City and Bailey Fay
Axelrad of New Orleans; and his sister, Darlene Dempsey of Dixon, Ill.
Roger and Damaris were the owners of Story's Place Restaurant in Plymouth for 22 years. Prior
to that, Roger owned and operated the main Tavern, in downtown Plymouth. He also had been
employed at 7-up as a manager. Earlier he worked at a Pi-Rod and McCord's, both in
Plymouth. He also started an owned Story's ice company.
He enjoyed fishing at his camp, "Storyville" at the mouth of the Mississippi River in Venice, La.
he was an avid Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Colts fan. He
also supported the local teams of his daughters, the New Orleans Saints and the Boston Red
Sox, especially when they played the Yankees.
Roger attended Lincoln high school and graduated in the class of 1955. He played basketball
and ran track for LHS. Roger bought an airplane when the Plymouth Airport first started, with
Bob Snyder being his teacher.
Roger was a member of the Cavalry Lutheran Church, The Eagles, The Elks, and Phi Delt's, all
of Plymouth, as well as the Krewe of Thoth Mardi Gras Club in New Orleans. He was also a
supporter of youth sports programs at the Carrollton Booster Club in New Orleans.
Memorials may be given to:
the hospice care center of Marshall County, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN, 46563
hospice was very comforting and caring, to Roger and his family, through the past few months.
The Ladies Leukemia League, P.O. Box # 9355, Metairie, LA, 70055
(www.ladiesleukemialeague.org)
Visitation Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563
Funeral Thursday, August 12, 2010, 10:30 a.m.
Van Gilder funeral home
The Reverend Steven Resner, officiating
Burial new Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth
Alma (Kennedy) Fassel
JUNEAU, ALASKA -- A celebration of the life of Alma (Kennedy) Fassel will be hosted by her
family Sunday Oct. 3, 2010 at the Juneau Yacht Club in Juneau Alaska from 4 to 6 p.m. in the
afternoon. Friends and family are invited to attend the celebration, share a memory, and toast
Alma.
Alma Ruth Kennedy was born in the Hoosier state of Indiana March 19, 1936 and was blessed
with parents Ruth and Lew Kennedy, and brothers Hubert and Byron Kennedy. In her youth she
was a lifeguard and loved playing basketball. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the
class of 1954, and was fortunate to attend her 50-year high school reunion in 2004.
Alma attended the Memorial School of Nursing and classes at Indiana University in Bloomington
prior to moving to the great land of Alaska in 1966. Always up for an adventure, Alma lived in
Douglas, Juneau, Nome and Sitka, Alaska; Atlin, British Columbia; Whitehorse, Yukon
Territories and Lewiston, Maine. She worked for the state of Alaska government for many years,
for Dr. Kemp in Juneau, The Rie Munoz Gallery in Juneau, and Allen Marine, Inc. in Sitka.
Since her retirement in 1999, Alma lived at Fireweed Place in Juneau where she developed
many wonderful friendships. Alma was a member of the Southeast Alaska Club, Pioneers of
Alaska, Juneau Golf Club, LowTide Ladies, and the Red Hat Society. She loved going for walks,
golfing, visiting with friends, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Alma suffered a severe and unexpected stroke Wednesday, Aug. 4 in Juneau and passed away
at 74 years of age Saturday, Aug. 7 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. At her request, she
has been cremated.
She is survived by her son, Carl Fassel; grandson, Rick Fassel; daughter, Katrina Mitchell; son-in-law,
Grey Mitchell; and granddaughter Hannah Mitchell, all of Juneau. She leaves behind her
two brothers, Byron Kennedy and Hubert Kennedy, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
wonderful friends.
If you are unable to attend the celebration, but have a memory you would like to share, please
send to Katrina Mitchell at 3065 Douglas Highway Juneau, AK 99801.
Marjorie Faye Mathias
Rochester - Marjorie Faye Matthias, 85, of Rochester, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, August 7,
2010 and Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne.
She is survived by her sisters: Katherine Kurtz of South Bend, Loura Mae Swihart of Akron,
Willowdean (Dan) Allen of North Manchester, and Elsie Elizabeth Bradbelt of Plymouth; brothers:
Franklin (Sandy) Ault of Rochester, William (Barb) Ault of Akron, John Ault of Akron; and many
nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 10 and one hour prior to services
Wednesday, at good family funeral home, 1200 W. 18th St Rochester.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 11 at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the Akron cemetery, Akron.
Jonathan D. Shock
Macy - Jonathan D. Shock, 50, of Macy, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at health
services unit, Plainfield.
He is survived by sons, Jeremy Shock of Macy and Jonathan (Wendy) Shock of Kewana; a
sister, Lynn Shock of Indianapolis; brothers, Anthony and Andy Shock, both of Indianapolis; and
three grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date.
Good family funeral home, Rochester, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Vera R. Topel
Plymouth - Vera R. Topel, 97, died Saturday, August 7, 2010 at her home of natural causes.
She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis I. Neiswender of Bremen; three stepdaughters, Lorraine
M. (Don) Gailus of Plymouth, Beverly Weaver of Blue Island, Ill., and Dorothy (Richard)
Schmeltzer of the Chicago area; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter L.
Heil of Walkerton; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Johnson-Danielson funeral home, 1100 N.
Michigan St., Plymouth. Friends may call after 9 a.m. until time of services.
Burial will follow in the Cedar Park cemetery, Chicago.
Memorial gifts they be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
D. Lamar Biggs
Hoagland - D. Lamar Biggs, 85 of Hoagland died Monday, August 9, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, Ila (Myers) Biggs; daughters Carol (Larry) Mason of Decatur, and
Brenda Biggs of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 12 at D.O. McComb and Sons
Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield, Ave, Fort Wayne, and one hour prior to services
Friday at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1700 East Pettit Ave, Fort Wayne.
Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 13 at the church. A graveside
service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at new Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial contributions
may be made to the church.
