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Andrew Barno
PLYMOUTH — Andrew Barno, 90, of Plymouth, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, in
Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
He is survived by a son, Kenneth (Joan) Barno of Muskegon, Mich.; brother, Charles (Doris)
Barno of Pennsylvania; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in the Calvary Lutheran
Church, 1314 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3 in the
church. Burial will be in the Glen Eden Memorial Park in Lavonia, Mich.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of the arrangements
Wayne Kline
Wayne Kline passed away peacefully in his sleep June 29, 2009 in the presence of his loving
family. His zest for life, strength of character, and good humor will be fondly remembered by all
who knew him. He will be particularly missed by his wife of 72 years, Ruth E. (Ringer) Kline and
children, Robert (Carolyn) Kline of Culver, Carol (Richard) Troester of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
and Patricia (James) Mann of Naples, Fla.
Wayne was born on the family farm to Effie Janes (Finney) Kline and William Kline on July 21,
1915. Raised on the farm, he graduated from Culver High School in 1933 and continued his
studies in agriculture through taking “short” courses at Purdue University.
Wayne married
Ruth Ringer in 1937. Their marriage and love for each other continues to be a
strength and inspiration for their extended family and those around them. Together, they raised
three children and were devoted parents and, later, grandparents and great-grandparents. A
farmer and dairyman through and through, Wayne worked hard throughout his life practicing
modern farming techniques and he was always particularly proud of his Holstein dairy herd.
Throughout his life Wayne maintained a questing curiosity about the world around him. A
devoted reader, Wayne could be found many evenings reading one of his cherished Louis
L’Amour novels. His other hobbies included carpentry, fishing and fixing anything mechanical.
The Bible was never far from Wayne’s side either. He was active in many church organizations.
Through his youth and young adult years, he was a member of the Mt. Hope Church in Fulton
County where he was active on the Church Board and was a Sunday School teacher. As an
older adult, he and Ruth became members of Sunrise Chapel in Plymouth. Upon his retirement
in 1980 to Ft. Myers, Fla., he became a member of the First United Methodist Church where he
was active in the Church’s Men’s Club and worked in the Church Thrift Store for 18 years. Upon
his return to the Culver area in his later years, he became a member of Wesley United Methodist
Church. Wayne had an abiding, active faith and could always be counted on to lend a hand on a
variety of church projects.
Wayne contributed to the community through lifelong involvement in a number of organizations.
He was a member of the Marshall County Agriculture Board; Producers Livestock Board, a 4-H
leader for 15 years; Chairman of the County Soil and Water Conservation Board and member of
the Marshall County Farm Bureau Board. He was also a member of the Culver School Board
and Building Committee and a member and past president of Culver Lions Club.
Four half brothers: Ralph, Walter, Guy and Whitney; and one half sister, Mildred preceded him in
death. His legacy will live on and be remembered by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
and the many extended family, friends and acquaintance whose lives he touched.
Memorials may be given to the Culver-Union Township EMS and Wesley United Methodist Church.
A time of sharing memories with the family will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church,
511 School St., in Culver Monday, July 6 from 10 to 11 a.m. Rev. Larry Saunders will officiate a
memorial service at 11 a.m. at the church.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements
Kristoffer A. Springman
PLYMOUTH — Kristoffer A. Springman, 6 months old, of 11th Road, Plymouth, died at 2:26 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Arrangements are pending at VanGilder Funeral Home.
Richard G. Callander
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Richard G. Callander, 78, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Nappanee,
died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Eckstein Hospice Center at 2:30 a.m.
He is survived by his sister-in-law, Kate Callander, three nephews and two nieces.
Cremation has taken place.
A military graveside service will take place Thursday, July 16 at 1 p.m. at South Union cemetery,
Nappanee.
Thompson-Lengcaher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee is in charge of local arrangements.
Jerry Neace
KNOX — Jerry Neace, 71, of Knox, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 at his home. Jerry was
born Feb. 3, 1938 in Breathitt County, Ky. to Jack and Missouri Neace, both deceased.
He was the president of the Statewide Tree Service, an avid fisherman, and a supporter of
various youth organizations located in Knox, Culver, Starke and Marshall counties, including 4-H
and Culver Little League. On April 9, 1959 in Ashtabula, Ohio, he married
Virginia Trent; she
survives.
Also surviving are their children Kenneth Neace of Knox and Vincent (Lorri) Neace of Culver; his
brothers, Troy and Pola Neace, both of Ky.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert (Tammy) Neace of Knox.
Visitation was Sunday, July 5, 2009 from 1 to 5 p.m. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home, 153 E.
Washington St., Knox.
Funeral services will take place Monday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Floyd
Allen officiating.
Burial will take place at Burr Oak cemetery, Burr Oak
Thalma I. Shaw
SOUTH BEND — Thalma I Shaw, 93, of South Bend, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009 at
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday,
July 9 at 11 a.m. at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in Plymouth.
The Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, is in charge of the arrangements.
Arthur E. Birk
CULVER — Arthur E. Birk, 75, of Culver, died at 12:43 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at Porter
Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso.
He is survived by son, William Birk of Culver; daughter, Ruth Birk (Kib Brady) of Culver; and
brother, Richard Birk.
There will be no visitation. Services will be Sunday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Culver. Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Culver Lions Club, Culver-Union
Township EMS or any local Lions club for a project of their choice. The family requests no
flowers or plants. The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of the arrangements
Geneva E. McAfee
PLYMOUTH — Geneva E. McAfee, 73, of 812 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth, passed away at 9:30
p.m. Monday, July 6, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Geneva was born on Aug. 17, 1935 in Bremen to Delmer and Pauline (Thomas) Carothers.
Geneva and James McAfee were united in marriage on July 8, 1956. She was a member of the
Knox United Pentecostal Church.
Geneva is survived by her husband of 53 years, James McAfee of Plymouth; their daughters:
Tammy (Randy) Holdeman of Lakeville, Julie (Stanley) Kidwell of Richmond; and their sons: Curt
McAfee of Plymouth and Jamey (Helen) McAfee of Plymouth.
Geneva was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Haug; her brothers: Donald, Gaylord,
and Junior Carothers; and her sisters: Delores Masterson and Joy Replogle.
Funeral services for Geneva will be held Friday, July 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the VAN GILDER
FUNERAL HOME with the Rev. Jerry Patrick officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery,
Plymouth.
A time of visiting with the McAfee family will be Thursday, July 9, 2009 at the VAN GILDER
FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth, IN 46563 from 4 to 8 p.m.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Center for Hospice and Palliative
Care, 112 S. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
Jeanette H. Stegman
SOUTH BEND — Jeanette H. Stegman, 95, of South Bend, died July 8, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. at
Bremen Health Care Center.
Survivors include her son, David (Susan) Stegman of Mooresville; daughter, Pam (Roger)
Katterheinrich of Bremen; brothers: Gail Divine of California and Paul Divine of Mishawaka;
sisters: Alice Gibbs of Alabama and Evelyn Packard of Niles, Mich.; six grandchildren; two step
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen. Burial
will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday,
July 10 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Gospel Church in Bremen or to Pleasant
Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis.
Edna F. Stauffer Elliott
PLYMOUTH - Edna F. Stauffer Elliott, 90, passed away July 9, 2009 at Miller’s Manor, Plymouth,
after being ill one week. She had previously lived on Walnut Street in Plymouth.
She was born at home on the family farm in Tippecanoe, Ind. to Ora C. and Maud (Shaw)
Kleckner June 14, 1919. She grew up in a family of five siblings, and graduated in 1937 from
Tippecanoe High School in a class of 14 students. Her parents and sisters, Elva Longbrake,
Ellen Zechiel, Mary Geier, Zona Bilyew and brother Samuel have all preceded her in death.
Edna was married
to Charles J. Stauffer in 1939 and to this union was born two sons, Richard
and Bruce. She was a great mom, and she devoted her life to her family. She married
Arden
Elliott July 4, 1970; he passed away July 28, 1988.
During the war years she worked at Meck’s in Plymouth and retired with 25 years at Kroger’s on
Ireland Rd. in South Bend. She wintered in Avon Park, Fla. for the past 30 years.
Survivors include sons: Richard C. (Bonnie) of Stevensville, Mich., and Bruce A. (Jean) Stauffer
of Argos, Ind.; four grandchildren: Jay Stauffer (Julie Sampson) of Argos, Amy (Scott) Neibauer
of Woodbury, Minn., Jana Stauffer (Sung Whang) of Chicago, Ill. and Dave Stauffer (Pam) of
Edina, Minn.; five great-grandchildren: Megan Neibauer, Riley Stauffer, Abby Stauffer, Lauren
Stauffer, and Rachel Stauffer. She was very proud of all of her family and loved them dearly.
She loved to go to garage sales, play games, Bingo, Euchre, and Dominoes. Every summer she
had a garden and grew vegetables and flowers, and in the early 70s was proud of the blue
ribbon she won in flower arranging at the Blueberry Festival. She was a hard worker all of her life
and was active in the Inwood Methodist Church in Inwood, Ind.
Preferred memorials may be made to the Inwood United Methodist Church, 11211 Hawthorn
Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563 or to the donor’s choice.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009 with visitation from 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. at the Inwood Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at noon. Pastor Gail Law will
officiate. Burial will be at Summit Chapel cemetery, Tippecanoe, Ind.
Pauline Marie Houin
PLYMOUTH — Pauline Marie Houin, 80, died Thursday July 9, 2009 in the Catherine Kasper
Life Center. She was best known by her family as “Mom” and homemaker.
Pauline was born in Monterey, the daughter of Peter and Anna Hammes. She graduated from
Ancilla High School in Donaldson.
After her marriage to Carl Houin on September 6, 1944, they resided at the family farm located
on West 13th Road. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1986 after being married
for 41 years.
She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth where she was involved with the
Alter Rose Society, and Harvest House. She also attended St. Mary’s Lake of the Woods in
Culver, and the Moose Lodge.
Pauline is survived by seven children James F. (Linda) Houin, Richard J. (Rebecca) Houin, John
E. Houin, Ed M. (Linda) Houin, Tim A. (Kristel) Houin all of Plymouth; Diane M. (Randy) Hawley
of Bremen; and Elaine K. (Terry) Downing of Jeffersonville, Ind. Several grandchildren and great
grandchildren survive as well.
Also surviving are one sister; Delores A. Girton of Winamac along with numerous nieces and
nephews. Three sisters; Genevieve Hammes and Margaret Effinger Catherine A. Reutebuch
have also preceded in death.
Family and friends will gather at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St.,
Plymouth on Sunday, July 12th from 2 to 7 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. in the
funeral home.
A celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 13 in the St.
Michael Catholic Church, 613 N. Center St., Plymouth with Fr. William Kummer, as the celebrant.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the St. Michael Parish Playground Fund.
Kya Lynn Bukowski Pittman
PLYMOUTH — Kya Lynn Bukowski Pittman, was stillborn Thursday, July 9, 2009 at St. Joseph
Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
She is survived by her parents, Amber Pittman and Phillip Bukowski of Plymouth; sisters: Haylee
Howard of LaPaz and Jasmine Bukowski of LaPorte; maternal grandparents, Kim and Jeff
Johnson of Plymouth and paternal grandparents, Linda and Phillip Bukowski.
A graveside service will take place Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 3 p.m. at New Oakhill cemetery,
Plymouth.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements
