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Nancy Jaynes
Born on Jul. 5, 1954
passed away Mar. 27, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Apr. 4, 2008 & Saturday, Apr. 5, 2008
Service: Saturday, Apr. 5, 2008
Nancy E. Jaynes, age 53, of 932 South Angel Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at home, surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born on July 5, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Lewis "Jack" and Ethel (Howard) Jaynes.
Nancy graduated from Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana, and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She was an inactive member of the Beta Delta Chapter of Tri Kappa, Plymouth, and a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church.
Nancy loved teaching high school, and had been a teacher in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department, for 30 years, at Plymouth High School, serving as Department Chair, for many of those years.
Nancy was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998. She was a tireless leader in the fight against breast cancer, volunteering countless hours to the cause, including speaking to groups across the state. In 2002, she founded the nonprofit organization, IBCAT (Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust), and conceived Indiana's breast cancer specialty license plate, with the help of her friends.
She was a member of the Board of Directors of that trust. The specialty license plate is available through all branches of Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles. All profits from the sale of the breast cancer license plate, promote education and awareness of breast cancer prevention, to the citizens in the State of Indiana. Since the inception of these plates, 30, 000 plates have been sold, $750, 000 in funds has generated, $450, 000 has been granted to the IBCAT Mission.
Nancy was selected to carry the Olympic Torch, in January 2004, running a short distance through the streets of Fort Wayne, Indiana, as it passed through Northern Indiana, on its way to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the XIX Olympic Winter Games.
Nancy's story, Dancing at Evan's Wedding, was published in the book, Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul, in 2006.
Nancy loved her three boys, her family, her friends, her students, and God. She had a tremendous amount of faith that sustained her throughout her long journey through her cancer. Her loving smile lit up a room, and after meeting her, even once, you were a part of her tender and caring heart forever. She loved working on "projects" with her dad and learned a lot from him, as they worked side by side.
During her illness, her family and friends were right by her side, supporting her in any way they could. She was overwhelmed, and humbled, by the love, cards, prayers, and other ways people reached out to her, during her illness and treatments.
Nancy is survived by her devoted mother, Ethel Jaynes of Donaldson, Indiana; her sons, who were the love of her life, Chas Glaub and his girlfriend Monica of Newport Beach, California, Matthew Glaub and his fiancée Michelle and their daughter, Maggie of Plymouth, and Evan Glaub at home; her loving and caring brother, David and Mary Anne Jaynes of Indianapolis, Indiana; her special niece, Maria Jaynes of Indianapolis; and her special nephew, Daniel Jaynes of Indianapolis. Nancy also leaves behind many dear friends and of course her many, many, students, whose lives were touched in a positive way by having her as their teacher. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis "Jack" Jaynes.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at The Plymouth High School Auditorium, (ENTER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SCHOOL) with the Rev. Oliver Dongell, pastor of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, officiating.
A time of visiting and sharing memories of Nancy, with her family and friends, will be on Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Plymouth High School Multi-Purpose Room (ENTER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SCHOOL) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Plymouth High School Auditorium (ENTER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SCHOOL).
The family would like for memorial contributions to be given to the Nancy Jayne's Scholarship Fund, c/o The Marshall County Foundation, 2701 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
The Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Geraldine Wendel
Born in Benwood, West Virginia on Nov. 29, 1929
passed away Mar. 21, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008
Service: Monday, Mar. 31, 2008
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Geraldine Wendel passed away quietly on March 21, 2008 at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, Indiana.
Gerry was born to the union of an Irish Immigrant mother and American father, Lyle and Mary Ellen (O'Connell) Morgan on November 29, 1929 in Benwood, West Virginia.
Gerry moved to Plymouth in 1966 with her five children, following her sister and brother-in-law, Jim and Marie Johanning. Gerry was very proudly employed for over 25 years at the American Optical Corporation, Plymouth, as a Lab Technician and leaves behind many dear friends from her days there. She spent her days raising her children, relishing in their accomplishments, celebrating their successes, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchild grow.
An avid Notre Dame Football and Basketball fan, many a fall afternoon saw her routing on, her Fighting Irish, either in her living room or attending the games with her niece and nephew, Joyce and Ron Vogler
Geraldine was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church, Saint Michael's Altar Rosary Society, The Harvest House, and a frequent volunteer at the Marshall County Neighborhood Center, until her health would not allow it.
Gerry was the proud mother of five children, Dr. Kathleen and James Jones of Hereford, Arizona; Donald and Michele Wendel and their children, Valerie and Joseph Medema, and their daughter Brooke of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Laura and Zach Scott of South Bend, Indiana, and Stacey Wendel of Plymouth; John and Susan Wendel and their children, Jared Wendel and Jordan Wendel of Plymouth; Paul Wendel and his daughter Olivia Wendel of Plymouth; and Phillip Wendel of Atlanta, Georgia. Also surviving are her two brothers, Robert and Rita Morgan of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Leo and Linda Morgan of Wheeling; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie Morgan of Wheeling.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Fr. Leo Morgan, Bernard Morgan, Joseph Morgan, Paul Morgan, and Walter Morgan all of Wheeling; her sister, Marie Johanning of Plymouth; and her grandson Garrett Wendel of Plymouth.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be on Monday, MARCH 31, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Michael Catholic Church, Plymouth, with the Rev. Father William Kummer, officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
A time of visiting with the family will be on Sunday, MARCH 30, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Catherine Kasper Life Center or to Saint Michael Catholic Church.
Janna Miller
Born in South Bend, Indiana on Sep. 16, 1987
passed away Mar. 21, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Monday, Mar. 24, 2008
Service: Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Janna K. Miller, 20, of 10902 State Road 17, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at 4:55 p.m. at her home, in the arms of her mother and father, with her family by her side.
Janna was born on September 16, 1987, in South Bend, Indiana, to Rick and Barbara (Leonard) Miller. She was a gift from God and was truly an angel on earth. She adored her family and was loved by so many people.
Janna is survived by her parents, Rick and Barbara Miller; her two brothers, Rick Miller and Rob Miller, both at home; her paternal grandparents V. Richard and Jane Miller of Syracuse, Indiana; and her maternal grandmother, Iona Leonard of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Leonard; her sister, Emily Ann Miller; her uncle, Rob Miller; and her cousins Dustin Easley and Phil Pearson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Father William Kummer officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the Miller family, Monday, March 24, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Jesse Corporation, Marshall-Starke Development Center, 1901 Pidco Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, or to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 112 South Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Olive Shaffer
Born in Marshall County, Indiana on Mar. 15, 2008
passed away Mar. 15, 2008 and resided in Bourbon, IN.
Visitation: Monday, Mar. 17, 2008
Service: Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008
cemetery: Woodlawn cemetery
Olive R. Shaffer, 91, of 501 North Thayer Street, Bourbon, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 9:25 p.m. at her daughter's home, in Bourbon.
Olive was born on November 14, 1916, in Marshall County, Indiana, to Simon and Lillian (Rensberger) Cudney. Olive and Carroll Lotz were married
on Novmber 24, 1934. Carroll passed away on October 20, 1944. Olive also had been married
to Clifford Kennedy and Bill Lowry. On October 5, 1986, Olive and Howard Shaffer were married
. He preceded her in death.
Olive had been a cook at the Golden Grill Restaurant in Plymouth, Chuck and Marie's Restaurant in Plymouth, and Mundy's Restaurant in Plymouth. She enjoyed making quilts for her family. She belonged to the Blissville Church of the Brethren, Plymouth.
Olive is survived by her three daughters, Ruth L. Martin of Elkhart, Indiana, Norma J. Lemler of Bourbon, and Nancy S. Garbison of LaPaz, Indiana; her son, Kenneth and Penny Kennedy of Plymouth; 21 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol; four sisters; and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with the Rev. Dester Cummins officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery, Walkerton, Indiana.
A time of sharing memories, with Olive's Family, will be on Monday, March 17, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, Post Office Box 4204, South Bend, Indiana, 46601, or to Starke County Hospice.
Andres Fonseca
Born in Terry County, Texas on Feb. 17, 1959
passed away Mar. 9, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 14, 2008
Service: Friday, Mar. 14, 2008
Andres Fonseca, 49, of 121 Louisa Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Ironwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Bend, Indiana.
Andres was born on February 17, 1959 in Terry County, Texas, to Israel and Martha (Olivares) Fonseca. He served in the United States Army and had been stationed in Germany. He recently moved back to Plymouth, from Texas, where he had worked in the landscaping business.
Andres was a member of Saint Michael Catholic Church, in Plymouth.
Andres is survived by his children, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his sons, Vincent R. Fonseca and Andres J. Fonseca; his daughters, Victoria R. Meraz and Jessica I. Fonseca; his mother, Martha Fonseca of Plymouth; his brothers and sisters, Eliazar Fonseca of Plymouth, Rosa Stewart of Plymouth, Roberto Fonseca of Plymouth, Yolanda Fonseca of Lakeville, Lydia Reyna of Fort Worth, Texas, Irene Davies of Mishawaka, Indiana, and Israel Fonseca, Jr. of Plymouth; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Israel Fonseca.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth, with the Rev. Father William Kummer officiating. Military Honors, for Andres, will be presented by The American Legion Post #27, of Plymouth.
A time of visiting, with the family, will be on Friday, March 14, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Stephen Williams, Sr.
Born in Oak Lawn, Illinois on Jan. 9, 1975
passed away Mar. 7, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008
Stephen P. Williams, Sr., 33, of 907 West Adams Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:38 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Emergency Room, in Plymouth.
Stephen was born on January 9, 1975, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Ronald and Patricia (Daniels) Williams. Stephen and Carol were married
on October 17, 2007. Stephen was a stay at home father with his children.
Stephen is survived by his wife, Carol; his children Stephen, Jr., Steel, Sydney, and Stone; his mother, Patricia Mazin of Plymouth; his grandmother, Florence Daniels of Plymouth; and his sister Angela Highsmith of Wisconsin.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563. There will be no funeral services.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family.
Louis "Bud" Schuster
Born on Sep. 15, 1915
passed away Mar. 6, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Sunday, Mar. 9, 2008
Service: Monday, Mar. 10, 2008
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Louis "Bud" Schuster, age 92, of 701 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home in Plymouth.
Bud was born on September 15, 1915 in South Bend, Indiana, to Louis and Helen (Hixon) Schuster. Bud proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He had been a resident of the Marshall County area since 1982.
Bud, and his first wife Catherine (Cappy) Miller, were married
in March of 1938. She preceded him in death in 1982. On September 4, 1982, Dorothy Smith and Bud were married
in the First United Church of Christ, Plymouth.
Bud retired from the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company in 1980, after 45 years of service. He started as a lineman and retired as a plant supervisor.
Bud was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth and the Elkhart Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart, Indiana. He was also a member of the Plymouth Kiwanis Club. Bud enjoyed bowling on a league in Elkhart. He also enjoyed playing golf and had a four handicap. He was a member of the Four Lakes County Club in Adamsville, Indiana, as well as the Plymouth Country Club.
Bud is survived by his wife, Dorothy Schuster; his sons, Scott and Sandy Schuster of Goshen, Indiana and David Kain of Plymouth; his daughter, Jan and Paul Wilsey of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine; his daughter; Pat Kruyer who passed away in 2005; and his great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Schloffer.
Funeral services for Bud will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to service, at the First United Church of Christ, 321 North Center Street, Plymouth, with the Rev. Steven Voelker officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
A time of visiting with the Schuster family will be on Sunday, March 9, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
The family would like for memorial contributions to be given, in Bud's name, to the First United Church of Christ, 321 North Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
William "Bill" VanVactor
Born in Lima, Ohio on Nov. 11, 1941
passed away Mar. 3, 2008 and resided in Plymouth, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 7, 2008
Service: Friday, Mar. 7, 2008
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
William "Bill" J. VanVactor, Sr., 66, of 11306 South Michigan Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at his home.
Bill was born on November 11, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to Joseph and Anna (Wagner) VanVactor. He worked with his family at Van's Transfer, in Plymouth. After the family business closed, he went to work for Marine East in Atwood, Indiana. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Marshall County Sheriff's Posse from 1960 to 1985. He played in the "Crystal Cannon Band" for four years as their bass player.
Bill is survived by his son, William (Butch) and Marilee VanVactor of Plymouth; his daughters, Barbara and Everett Redding of Yuma, Arizona, Rebecca and David Barry of Plymouth, and Ronda and Rusty Guin of West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; his father Joseph (Joe) and Mardelle VanVactor of Plymouth; his sister Joanne VanVactor of Indianapolis, Indiana; his brothers, James and Deloris VanVactor of Knox and Jon and Ruth VanVactor of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by his mother Anna, in 1981, and by his grandson Jonathan, in 2006.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with the Rev. John Perkinson officiating. Burial will be in New Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
Family and friends are invited to share memories of Bill, with his family, on Friday, March 7, 2008, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Memorial donations may be given to the choice of the donor.
Arvada "Susie" Sullivan
Born on Jun. 30, 1921
passed away Mar. 3, 2008 and resided in Leesburg, FL.
Service: Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008
cemetery: New Oak Hill cemetery
Arvada C. "Susie" Sullivan, age 86, of 460 Newell Hill Road, Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. in Mayfield Retirement Center in Leesburg.
Susie was born on June 30, 1921, in Plymouth, Indiana, to Amos and Estella (Krieg) Crum. She moved from Plymouth, to Alexandria, Indiana, then to Florida, in 1963. She had been a volunteer for 26 years at the V.A. Hospitals where she lived. She also was a retired shoe store clerk.
She is survived by her friend, Sue Veith of Florida.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at New Oak Hill Chapel in Plymouth, with the Rev. Denise Anderson officiating. Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, has been entrusted with the local arrangements.
