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La June Welling
LEITERS FORD — La June Welling, 81, of Leiters Ford, died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at
home.
She is survived by a son, Craig Brian Welling of Elkhart; daughter-in-law, Debra Welling-Adams;
four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters: Dorothy Talbott of Monterey, Wilhelmine
“Martha” Ginther of Washington, Bernice Hartz of Leiters Ford and Frances Bowersox of South
Bend.
Funeral services are Friday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Leiters Ford Community Church. Visitation is
two hours prior to the service in the church. Burial will be at Leiters Ford cemetery.
The Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of the arrangements.
Wilbur Amza Bordner
BLOOMINGTON — Wilbur Amza Bordner, age 92, died at Golden Living Center, Bloomington,
on Oct. 31. He was born Sept. 16, 1915 in Plymouth to Amza and Flossie (Kaufman) Bordner.
He lived all but the last four years of his life in Marshall County. In 1940, he married
Betty
(Eherenman) Bordner who survives and resides in Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two younger brothers: Lowell and Gerald Bordner. He
is survived by his three children: Bruce (Darla) Bordner of Wakarusa; Mauri (Marie) Bordner of
Columbia City; Amee (Pete) Yoder of Bloomington and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Bordner was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth and a 30-year member
of the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department.
He was owner-operator of Bordner Body Shop as well as several rentals including a storage
business. He also had a towing business for several years.
His children want him remembered for his devotion to his family, his life of service, his
commitment to his church and his hard work. He lost his father at age six, grew up during the
depression and learned early-on the value of a dollar.
He was one of the original recyclers, repairing an item years past its life expectancy. He used
duct tape in ways never thought of! Bordner could fix anything, often in very creative ways.
He enjoyed car races and worked on several race cars during his life. He thought Bloomington
Speedway was one of the best tracks to watch a race; he enjoyed watching Jeff Gordon in his
early years and was a fan of Kinser racing.
He and his sons watched many NASCAR races together.
Bordner’s 30 years as a volunteer fireman were years of dedicated service. He worked on fire
trucks and was given a 1931 American LaFrance fire ruck for his work repairing fire trucks at no
charge.
He was also given a key to the city of Bloomington when he retired from the fire department.
His wife remembers and thanks him for his hard work, for putting her through college, for 67
years of marriage and giving her three wonderful children.
Contributions may be made to the Plymouth Fire Department Scholarship Fund or the Plymouth
First United Methodist Church in care of Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Naomi J. (Ralston) Leland Quinn
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Naomi J. (Ralston) Leland Quinn, 75, of Winter Garden, Fla., died
Wednesday, Oct. 31.
She is survived by sons: Larry L. Leland of Winter Garden, Fla. And Jeffry S. Leland of Warsaw;
daughter, Casi J. Leland of Warsaw; and two grandchildren.
There will be no services.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Comforter.
Orlando Direct Cremation Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Berne O. Jones
ARGOS — Berne O. Jones, 92, Argos, formerly of Macy, passed away at 6:07 p.m. Thursday
evening, Nov. 1, 2007 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 23, 1915 in Wabash County to Oliver and Georgia Eckelbarger Jones. He
married
Mildred A. Mathias Oct. 14, 1939, and she survives.
Berne retired from Norfolk and Western, having worked
most of his railroad career for the Nickel Plate Railroad.
He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Argos American Legion, Rochester
O.E.S. No. 70, and the Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 523, Macy and the North Miami Sheep
Breeders Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Occupied Japan
during World War II.
Survivors besides his wife include a daughter, Marvis A. Morgan and husband Jim, Argos; four
sons, Berne L. Jones and wife Holly, Kooskia, Idaho, Glen E. Jones and wife Chris, Rochester,
Dale L. Jones and wife Sherry, Oxford, and Carl D. “Pete" Jones and wife Ladeana, Peru; 13
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
A brother, Francis Bernell "Shorty" Jones, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Wayne Balmer
officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn cemetery, Mexico.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Cora A. Lyons
Cora A. Lyons, age 77, of 109 Logan Street, Argos, Indiana, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on
Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Indiana.
Cora was born on August 14, 1930 in Plymouth, Indiana to James and Dorothy (Thomas)
Hattery.
Cora and Frank Lyons were married
on September 23, 1947.
Cora is survived by her husband, Frank; their son Dennis and Diana Lyons of Plymouth; her
brothers, Donald Hattery of Plymouth and Leroy and Carol Hattery of Michigan City, Indiana; and
two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two infants, Ray D. Lyons and Kathy Lyons.
Funeral services for Cora will be held on Monday, November 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at the Van
Gilder Funeral Home with the Rev. Denise Anderson officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill
cemetery, Plymouth.
A time of visiting with Cora's family will be on Monday, November 5, 2007, from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Harvey A. Nickell
ROCHESTER — Harvey A. Nickell, 82, of Rochester, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007
at Life Care Center of Rochester.
He is survived by sons: Richard L. Nickell and Ronald L. (Tina) Nickell, all of Rochester;
daughter-in-law, Shirley Nickell of Port Charlotte, Fla.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandson; sister, Helen Kelly of Rochester; and brother, B.R. Nickell of
Logansport.
Visitation is Friday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service Saturday in the
Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Funeral services are Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at the Rochester IOOF cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the
LeRoy Shelton American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association.
James Kenneth Hooks
ARGOS — James Kenneth Hooks, 55, Rural Street, Akron, and long-time Argos resident, died
at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Survivors include his son, Christopher and wife Kelli Hooks, Rochester; grandchildren, Carter
and Kyndal Hooks, Rochester; and sister, Brenda Harrell, Athens.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.
Burial will be at a later date at Athens cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes
Association.
Eunice "Mae" Schooley
BREMEN — Eunice “Mae” Schooley, 87, of Bremen, died at 9:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2 in Bremen
Health Care Center.
She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Lee (William K.) Schoolman, Sr. of Bremen, Sara K.
Dunn of Osceola, one son, Walter D. Schooley of Culver, nine grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776
McKinley Highway, Osceola.
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday in the funeral home with burial to follow in Chapel
Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.
Chance Burdell Menser
OILTON, Okla. — Chance Burdell "Bud" Menser, 83, of Oilton, Okla., formerly of Plymouth,
passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007 in Oilton, Okla. Bud was born Jan. 1, 1924 to the late Jess
and Ester (Wright) Menser. Bud grew up in Plymouth and had lived in Bourbon, Colorado and
Oklahoma.
Bud was married
to Lillie (Aryes) Menser, who preceeds him in death. He then married
Albeno
(Walbridge) Menser, who survives.
He was a graduate of Plymouth High School. He worked for many years as a reporter for the
Pilot News. Prior to working for the Pilot News, he was employed by Plymouth City Parks
Department.
He was a WWII Army veteran and a past American Legion commander in Plymouth.
Bud is survived by his wife, Albeno; daughter, Barbara (Andy) Morris of Rensselaer;
granddaughters: Teresa Morris, Patrice (Todd) Gehring and Susie (Jim) Reef, all of Indianapolis;
sisters: Marjorie Kowaleski and Emma Lou Bollenbacher and Barb Pentelow, all of Plymouth;
brother, Howard (Phyllis) Menser of Plymouth; sister-in-law, Joyce Menser; great-grandchildren:
Haley, Jacob and Hunter; and many nieces and nephews.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lillie; son, Bruce Menser; and a brother, Harry
Menser.
Bud has donated his body to science and there will be no services at this time.
Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer, is handling the arrangements.
Mary Lou Gerringer Hardin
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Mary Lou Gerringer Hardin died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; son, Jonathon Jaben Hardin III of Atlanta, Ga.; one
grandson; two sisters; sister-in-law, Ida (Eugene) Chipman of Plymouth; and several nieces and
nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Walnut Hills Baptist Church, Williamsburg, Va. on Sunday,
Nov. 11.
Inurnment will be in the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium, Annapolis, Md., at a later date.
