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Richard Lee Griswold
PLYMOUTH — Richard Lee Griswold, 61, of Plymouth, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, son Christopher (Robin) Griswold of Bremen, daughter Angela
Sue (Jeff) DeVault of Plymouth, six grandchildren, his father Kenneth Griswold of Bremen,
brother Kenneth Griswold of Bremen and sister Carol Houshour of Rochester.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services, at Mishler Funeral
Home, Bremen.
Services are at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at the funeral home, officiated by Mike Martin.
Burial will be at Bremen cemetery. A graveside military service will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Bremen VFW Post 8972.
Kenneth L. Mitschelen
MILFORD — Kenneth L. Mitschelen, 82, of Woodview Dr. Nappanee, died Tuesday, Dec. 30,
2008 at 11: 20 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Milford.
He is survived by his wife Norma; daughter, Dixie (Max) Shrock of Goshen; a son, Chuck
(Darcey) Mitschelen of Nappanee; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Edwin
(Arlene) Mitschelen of Edinburg, Texas; a sister, Doris (James) Yoder of Newton, Kan. and an
aunt, Ruth Mellinger of Elkhart.
Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral
Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee.
Funeral services will take place Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Union Center cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Nappanee Fire Department.
Helen M. Schrader
PLYMOUTH — Helen M. Schrader, 88, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Miller’s Merry Manor.
She is survived by two sons: Raymond (Sue) Schrader of Mishawaka, and Ronnie Schrader of
Oregon. No services are being held at this time. McGann Hay Funeral Home, South Bend, is in
charge of the arrangements.
Michael D. Trott
KOONTZ LAKE — Michael D. Trott, 40, of Koontz Lake, Idied Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Starke
Memorial Hospital, Knox.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Shock, and three daughters: Abigail, Riley and Logan Trott; his
mother, Mary Ellen Trott of South Bend and one sister, Kathleen Trott of South Bend.
Friends may call Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. EST and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the
funeral home.
Funeral services are Saturday at 11 a.m. Eastern at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel.
Burial will be at the Grovertown cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Michael Trott Memorial Fund at any Teacher’s Credit
Union.
Dwight Allen Thomas
ARGOS — Dwight Allen Thomas, 56, of Argos, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at 5: 20 p.m. at
his residence, following a short illness.
He was born December 11, 1952 in South Bend to Kenneth Earl and Ruth Mildred (Ditmire)
Thomas. He had lived in the Argos community for the last 21 years, coming from South Bend.
He married
Thresa “Terri” Baker on August 7, 1982 in Niles, Mich. He was a Plant Supervisor at
Standard Motor in Mishawaka, since 2004 and he also worked at Ziebart. Before this he worked
in Argos at Ristance/Dana Corp.
He graduated from Jackson High School in South Bend with the class of 1971. He served his
country in the United States Army as a Military Policeman from August 29, 1972 to March 1, 1974.
He continued to serve in the United States Army Reserves being Honorably Discharged on
August 28, 1978.
He earned a Bachelors of Business Management from IUSB. He was a faithful supporter of
D.A.V. and V.F.W. and a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church, Lakeville, Indiana.
Dwight was a huge Indiana University basketball and Notre Dame football fan. He loved Argos
basketball and taking his grandchildren with him, working in his garden, and mowing his lawn.
Survivors includ his wife; Terri Thomas of Argos; son Bryan Thomas and wife Cynthia of
Rochester; daughter Laura M. Thomas and fiance Max Colon of Mishawaka; two grandchildren;
Taylor L. and Alexus L. of Rochester; his mother, Ruth Thomas of South Bend and brother,
Mark R. Thomas and wife Deborah of Osceola.
He was preceded in feath by his father, Kenneth Earl Thomas.
Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, January 6, 2009 from 4-8 pm at the Earl-Grossman
Funeral Home, 208 N. Michigan St., Argos.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the funeral home with Barry R. Borst
officiating.
Burial will take place at a later date
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle,
Chicago, IL 60674 or Lakeville United Methodist Church, 610 N. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN 46536.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.
Kimberly Grace Metzger
Born: April 8, 2002
Died: October 7, 2002
Services: Friday, October 11, 2002 at 10: 00 a.m. at Old German Baptist Church, North Manchester, IN
Calling: Thursday, October 10, 2002 2: 00-8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: None Listed
Ogie S. Craddock
Born: October 24, 1916
Died: October 6, 2002
Services: Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 11: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Thursday, October 10, 2002 6: 00-8: 00 p.m. & Friday, October 11, 2002 2: 00-4: 00 & 6: 00-8: 00 p.m.
Memorials To: Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice, Inc., 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Lewis W. Marshall
Born: January 15, 1923
Died: October 5, 2002
Services: Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at 2: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: 2 hours prior to services
Memorials To: Riley Children Hospital c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W North Manchester, IN 46962
Zelpha Marie Young
Born: March 21, 1926
Died: November 29, 2002
Services: Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 10: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Macnchester Chapel
Calling: Tuesday, December 3, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: None
Kenneth G. Schmidt
Born: February 21, 1906
Died: November 25, 2002
Services: Memorial Service, Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 11: 00 a.m. St. Roberts Catholic Church, North Manchester, IN
Calling: No Calling
Memorials To: Army Emergency Relief, Dept. of the Army, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600
Dorothy V. Young
Born: May 5, 1908
Died: November 24, 2002
Services: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 3: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, Silver Lake Chapel
Calling: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 from 1 - 3 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, Silver Lake Chapel
Memorials To: Kosciusko County Hospice Program c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962
Joseph F. Griffith
Born: May 14, 1923
Died: November 21, 2002
Services: Sunday, November 24, 2002 at 5: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Sunday, November 24, 2002 from 2-5 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: American Legion, Laketon, Indiana
Owen E. Stout
Born: August 22, 1917
Died: February 2, 2003
Services: Friday, February 7, 2003 at 10: 30 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Thursday, February 6, 2003 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Wabash Skilled Care Center, 710 N. East Street, Wabash, IN 46992
Floyd R. Rittenhouse
Born: October 27, 1916
Died: January 30, 2003
Services: Monday, February 3, 2003 at 11: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Sunday, February 2, 2003 from 2-7 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Silver Lake Wesleyan Church Building Fund, P.O. Box # 217 Silver Lake, IN 46982
Della M. Eitnier
Born: April 2, 1925
Died: January 29, 2003
Services: Saturday, February 1, 2003 at 1: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Two hours prior to services on Saturday, at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Della M. Eitniear Memorial Fund, c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962
Ula Bradley
Born: June 11, 1902
Died: January 28, 2003
Services: Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 1: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Thursday, January 30, 2003 from 10: 00 a.m. to 1: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Peabody Retirement Community, c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962
L. May Biehl
Born: March 23, 1901
Died: January 25, 2003
Services: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 from 2: 00-7: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Wabash County Cancer Society or Salem United Methodist Church, c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962
Dudley Rowe Sr.
Born: October 16, 1916
Died: January 21, 2003
Services: Friday, January 24, 2003 at 10: 00 a.m. at Northern Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Sidney, IN
Calling: Thursday, January 23, 2003 after 2: 00 p.m. at Northern Little Dove Old Regular Baptist Church, Sidney, IN
Memorials To: None Listed
Sherry Price
Born: September 3, 1940
Died: January 20, 2003
Services: Thursday, January 23, 2003 at 11: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Thursday, January 23, 2003 9: 00-11: 00 a.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Mases at St. Robert's Catholic Church
Joan Fawley
Born: July 21, 1932
Died: January 6, 2003
Services: Thursday, January 9, 2003 at 2: 00 at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Two hours prior to services on Thursday
Memorials To: American Diabetes Association c/o DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962
Richard A. Dahlstrom Sr.
Born: November 11, 1944
Died: January 2, 2003
Services: Sunday, January 5, 2003 at 2: 00 at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel - Masonic Services Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 8: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Saturday, January 4, 2003 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Wabash County Heart Association
Esther Niccum
Born: February 7, 1917
Died: December 27, 2002
Services: Monday, December 30, 2002 10: 00 a.m. at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester, IN
Calling: Sunday, December 29, 2002 2: 00-6: 00 at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: Old German Baptist Brethren Church or Ronald Niccum, 1410 W. Northpointe Court, Andover, KS 67002
Tracy L. Babb
Born: March 5, 1958
Died: December 24, 2002
Services: No Services
Calling: No Calling
Memorials To: Alexis & Makenzie Ladd College Fund c/o Scott Babb 13581 Meridian Road, North Manchester, IN 46962
Florence Davis
Born: October 10, 1924
Died: December 23, 2002
Services: Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 2: 00 p.m. DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Calling: Saturday, December 28, 2002 12: 00-2: 00 p.m. at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel
Memorials To: None Listed