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Charles O. Glaub
July 26, 1917 - June 18, 2003
Birthplace: Plymouth, Indiana
Resided In: Plymouth Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 22, 2003
Service: June 23, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Charles O. Glaub
Charles O. Glaub, the Plymouth mayor who guided the city through years of unprecedented expansion, died at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2003, after an extended illness. He was 85.
He was born July 26, 1917 to Charles H. and Myrtle Mae Glaub in Plymouth. After the death of his mother, he was raised by step-mother, Anna.
A devoted husband and father, Glaub is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen; one daughter, Cathy of Plymouth, and his three sons, Charles (Heidi) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, John (Mary Pat) of Plymouth, and Andrew (Annie) of Okemos, Michigan. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Walter and sister Mary Ann.
Glaub served as mayor from 1968 to 1987. During his five terms, Plymouth grew from a fifth class town to a third class city. As a result of that expansion, the city council expanded to its current level of five members.
As mayor, Glaub was known and widely praised for his ability to garner grants from state and federal agencies to help the city expand services in the area of industrial development, parks and recreation, water treatment, waste water treatment, and housing for low-income older adults.
He also shepherded in the Emergency Medical Service and moving the Plymouth Fire Department from a volunteer service to the combined full-time and volunteer service it is today. He also assisted Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in obtaining an Urban Development Action Grant to construct a new hospital.
Working with his brother, Walter A. Glaub, he helped shape the Plymouth Industrial Park along Oak Road. Now housing approximately 67 businesses, the industrial complex, along with the formation of the Plymouth Industrial Development Corp. (PIDCO) in the mid-1950s, has been held up as a model for other small town industrial expansions. The duo was so successful at attracting industrial prospects during the middle and late 1970s that The Chicago Tribune did a feature story on their success. Glaub was a founding member of the PIDCO board and continued to serve or work closely with the board until the mid-1990s.
After serving as the councilman from the third district, Glaub followed in his father’s footsteps and ran for the mayoral seat. He lost to Art Thomas in his first attempt but was elected to the post in 1968. Twice during his run, Glaub ran unopposed. He finally lost in 1987 to Bill Satorius. He was one of the few mayors in the state to serve five full terms.
Working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Glaub obtained funding to add 73 acres to the back of Centennial Park. That allowed for the construction of Bill Nixon Field, the B League diamond, the women’s fast-pitch diamond, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, the tennis courts, and the Fryeman, Hoosier Old Wheels and Lions Club shelters. The opening pitch at the baseball diamond was thrown out by Gov. Otis R. Bowen.
Glaub also expanded housing opportunities for senior citizens. Under his leadership, Garden Court, Inc., a non-profit organization, was formed with the intention of providing apartment-style housing and community meeting rooms for senior citizens. Garden Court used funds from the federal Farmers Home Administration and Housing and Urban Development to construct the four Garden Court complexes in the community. He continued to serve as on the board of directors until a few years ago.
Glaub also used grant funds for the construction of the day care center and improvements at Packard Woods Park. The day care center will now house the senior citizen center after renovations. He also worked on the extension of Oakhill Avenue and proposed the widening and improvement of the street. Glaub also originally proposed the widening and improving of N. Michigan Street from Klinger Street through to Hoham Drive (7C Road).
Other grants obtained by the Glaub administration helped expand and improve the city’s water and wastewater treatment systems. The City of Plymouth also tapped into the Indiana Department of Commerce Community Improvement Program to assist in infrastructure improvements when new industries came to town or existing industries expanded. Glaub also received funding from the IDOC’s Main Street program for the initial downtown revitalization program.
The Urban Development Action Grant, which was used for construction of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center - Plymouth Campus, is still being utilitized today. Part of the funding for the new skate park came from the UDAG revolving loan program.
Glaub also started the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, which is held annually in May. An avid Notre Dame fan and season ticket holder, one of Glaub’s great feats was getting football Lou Holtz to speak at the breakfast after the Irish won the national championship.
Prior to and while serving as mayor, Charles and Walter ran G & G Grocery, a family-owned business that moved from its small downtown location to the G & G Plaza on E. Garro Street. G & G eventually became Martin’s Supermarket. After he left the mayor’s office, Glaub worked for AFLAC until his retirement.
Glaub was a member of several organizations, including PIDCO, Rotary, Kiwanis, the Moose, Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Plymouth, where he held several leadership positions. He also served for many years on the executive board and as president of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. In 2001, Glaub was honored for his many accomplishments by being named the initial recipient of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year award.
Services will be held Monday, June 23, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Plymouth with Father John Schramm and Bishop William Sheridan officiating.
Visitatiion will be Sunday, June 22, 2003, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church or Marshall County Hospice.
Donavon D. Feece
June 18, 1942 - June 18, 2003
Birthplace: Plymouth, Indiana
Resided In: Plymouth Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 23, 2003
Service: June 23, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Donavon D. Feece, 61, of 314 Evergreen Drive, Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 7:00 AM in Saint Joseph RMC, Plymouth Campus.
He was born on June 18, 1942, in Plymouth, to Robert and Elizabeth (Nethercutt) Feece.
He married
Jacqueline Lee Duell on August 1, 1987 in Plymouth.
He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth. Donavon and his father, Robert, owned B & D Body Shop from 1978 to 2001. After selling the business they retired.
Donavon is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his father and mother, Robert and Elizabeth Feece of Plymouth, two daughters, Deena Wozniak of Phoenix, Arizona and Teri (Steve) Pairitz of Mishawaka, a sister, Emma Jean (Erich) Wurzbuger of South Bend, two granddaughters, Nicole Wozniak and Teresa Pairitz.
Services will be held Monday, June 23, 2003 at 3:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with Rev. Dr. David Moffett-Moore officiating. Burial will be at the New Oak Hill cemetery in Plymouth.
Friends may call Monday, June 23, 2003 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the National Kidney Foundation at 911 East 86th Street, Suit 100, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46240-1840 or to the American Heart Assocation at 2410 North Grape Road, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46546.
John L. Scofield
June 06, 1925 - June 17, 2003
Birthplace: Plymouth
Resided In: Vandalia Michigan USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 21, 2003
Service: June 21, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
John L. Scofield, 78, of 62769 Birch Lakeview Drive, Vandalia, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 6:45 PM in Elkhart General Hospital, in Elkhart, Indiana.
He was born on June 6, 1925 in Plymouth to Sterling and Cora (Rosbrugh) Scofield. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Karl, Frederick, Ward, and William Scofield.
He is survived by his wife, LaVeta Medlock Scofield, who was formerly from Plymouth. John and LaVeta were married
on January 14, 1950. Other survivors include a son, Jon (Karen) Scofield of South Bend, Indiana, two daughters; Anina (Steve) Myers of Elkhart, Indiana and Dawn (Michael) Adamson of Atlanta, Georgia, a brother, James (Shelby) Scofield of Romeoville, Illinois, two sisters; Adele (Harlan) Lusk of Ganger, Indiana and Jane (Jay) Higgs of Riverside, California, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
John started his career as an employee with the Pennsylvania Railroad before joining the United States Navy in 1943. He served in the amphibious force aboard LST 608 as a helmsman and piloted small boat landing craft in the Pacific Theater during World War II. John was a member of the Teamsters Union retiring after 30 years with Roadway Express, Inc.
He spent 40 years as a summer resident at Birch Lake in Vandalia, Michigan
Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with Pastor David Weiss officiating. Burial will be at NewOak Hill cemetery in Plymouth.
Friends may call Saturday, June 21' 2003 from 11 :00 AM to 2:00 PM. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church Open Arms Preschool Playground Fund, 305 West State Street, Cassopolis, Michigan, 49031.
Jerome L. Kolar
June 21, 1927 - June 16, 2003
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Resided In: Argos Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 19, 2003
Service: June 20, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Jerome L. Kolar, 75, of 9849 15th Road, Argos, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at 7:40 A.M. at his home in Argos.
He was born on June 21, 1927, in Chicago to Harry and Helen (Michaels) Kolar.
On May 15, 1948 in Argos, Indiana he married
Patricia Doody.
Jerome worked for NIPSCO as an heavy equipment operator and had his own crew. He served his country during WWII in the Pacific Area and in the China Occupation in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Plymouth and the V.F.W. in Culver.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, their daughters; Elizabeth and Art Miller of Plymouth and Patricia Ransome of South Bend, their sons; Jerome Kolar of Argos, James Kolar of Argos, and George and Margaret Kolar of Tucson, Arizona, a sister, Arlene and Harold Ruby of Argos and a brother, Richard and Joyce Kolar of Argos. Also survivng are 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Services will be held Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the Van Gilder Funeral Home, with Father Emmanuel Chikezie officiating. The burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery in Plymouth.
Friends may call Thursday, June 19, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
Ronald G. Michel
December 17, 1950 - June 16, 2003
Birthplace: Huntington, Indiana
Resided In: Plymouth Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 20, 2003
Service: June 21, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Ronald G. Michel, 52, of 7959 8C Road of Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:30 AM on U.S. 70 in Putman County, Indiana, as a result of an auto accident.
He was born on December 17, 1950 in Huntington, Indiana to Loren and Marjorie (Edwards) Michel.
He married
Pamela Middleton on April 24, 1977 in Plymouth.
Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Plymouth. He worked for the Marshall County Highway Department and was active in raising sheep and farming. He was also active in Marshall County 4-H, Indiana Sheep Breeders Association, Indiana Young Farmers, where he had held a state office, and was Indiana State Fair Breeding Manager for Colombia Sheep.
Ron is survived by his wife, Pamela of Plymouth, a daughter, Jamie Michel of Dallas, Texas, a son, Scott Michel of Plymouth, two sisters; Debbie Couters of Stuart, Florida, and Kathy Hammonds of Bourbon, and a brother, Greg Michel of Argos.
Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the Plymouth High School Auditorium, with Dr. E. Dean Fager, Rev. Wesley Brookshire, and Rev. David Michel officiating. Burial will be at New Oak Hill cemetery in Plymouth.
Friends may call Friday, June 20, 2003 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Marshall County 4-H Fair Board at 112 West Jefferson Street in Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, or the First United Methodist Church.
Todd C. Michel
April 26, 1983 - June 16, 2003
Birthplace: Plymouth
Resided In: Plymouth Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 20, 2003
Service: June 21, 2003
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Todd C. Michel, 20, of 7959 8C Road, Plymouth, passed away Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:30 AM at U.S. 70 in Putnam County, Indiana as a result of an auto accident.
He was born on April 26, 1983 in Plymouth to Ronald and Pamela (Middleton) Michel.
Todd was a student at Vincennes University and was studying Construction Management. He worked in the summer for the Fulton-Marshall County CO-OP in Plymouth and the Neidlinger's Dairy Farm.
He was the current Marshall County 4-H King. He was a Plymouth High School, 2001 graduate, and is in the Academics Hall of Fame for Agriculture. He played intramural softball at Vincennes University.
He is survived by his mother, Pamela Michel of Plymouth, a sister, Jamie Michel of Dallas, Texas, a brother, Scott Michel of Plymouth, and his maternal grandmother, Jeanne Middleton of Plymouth.
Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 11:00 AM in the Plymouth High School Auditorium, with DR. E. Dean Fager, Rev. Wesley Brookshire, and Rev. David Michel officiating. Burial will be at New Oak Hill cemetery in Plymouth.
Friends may call Friday, June 20, 2003 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Marshall County 4-H Fair Board at 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563 or to the First United Methodist Church.
Alma Rose Geisler
October 28, 1929 - June 12, 2003
Birthplace: Donaldson, Indiana
Resided In: Plymouth Indiana USA
Funeral Home: Van Gilder Funeral Home
Visitation: June 13, 2003
Service: June 14, 2003
cemetery: Swedish cemetery
Alma Rose Geisler, 73, of 805 Baker Street, Lot 119, Plymouth, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 9:45 AM in her sister's home in Plymouth.
She was born on October 28, 1929 in Donaldson to Samuel Milton and Leota (Guyse) Johnson.
She married
James R. Geisler on June 7, 1958 in Donaldson, Indiana. Jim passed away on May 25, 1999.
She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Donaldson. She was retired from Ancilla Domini Convent.
Rose is survived by her daughters; Jill and Jeff Berg of Hamlet and Debra and Jason Reinbolt of Donaldson, her sisters; Sharon and Paul Hurford of Donaldson and Anna Marie Powell of Plymouth, her brothers; Sam and Alice Johnson of Plymouth, Ted and Jan Johnson of Culver, James and Macel Johnson of Plymouth, Dean Johnson of Florida and Robert Johnson of Belleville, Illinois. Also surviving are four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and one step-great-grandchild. A brother, Herbie, preceded her in death.
Services will be held Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 10:30 AM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth. Burial will be in the Swedish cemetery.
Friends may call Friday, June 13, 2003 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street in Plymouth.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Marshall County Hospice.
