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Angola
DANIEL L. DOSPOY, 86, died Tuesday at Northern Lakes Nursing Home and Rehab Center. Arrangements are pending.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 27, 2002
FLORENCE SOPHI NOE, 81, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Lima, Ohio, she retired in 1988 as the owner of Justus Boarding Home in Tampa, Fla., and had also retired from nursing. Her first husband, Richard D. Primmer, died in 1961; second husband, Ralph Justus, in 1971; third husband, Lee Noe, in 1994; and son, James Primmer, in 1997. Surviving are four daughters, Donna Staley of Angola, Rebecca Wickline of Huntington and Zonnetta Legg and Sue Troxel, both of Tampa. Private family services.
Memorials to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Inc. Arrangements by Northeast Indiana Cremation Society, 4602 Newaygo Drive.
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Auburn
RAYMOND L. KINZER, 64, died Monday in Auburn. Born in Mark Center, Ohio, he retired in 1993 as a machine operator from Dana Corp. after 33 years. Surviving are his wife, Anita M.; four sons, Clifford and Michael, both of Auburn, Leonard of Garrett and Daniel of Dunedin, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret Huffman of Bryan, Ohio, and Linda L. Cottrell of Hicksville, Ohio; two half sisters, Mary Godwin of Mendon, Ohio, and Betty Rickenberg of Defiance, Ohio; a half brother, Keith Kinzer of Napoleon, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.
Services at a later date. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements by McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn.
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Bryant
HOMER R. BETZ, 74, died Monday at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. Born in Jay County, he retired in 1989 from Avco New Idea in Coldwater, Ohio, and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are a son, Bobby J. of New Corydon; four daughters, Diana Lake and Ann Lugar, both of Portland, Kathy S. Steen of Brooklyn, Mich., and Jean Ault of Pennville; three brothers, Bazil Frank of rural Salamonia and Leonard and Louis, both of Portland; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home, Portland Chapel. Calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery, Bryant. Memorials to R.L. Rowdebush VA Medical Center Memorial Fund.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 27, 2002
Columbia City
JUNE SMITH, 81, died Monday at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born in Breathitt County, Ky., she retired in 1983 from Weatherhead in Columbia City after 32 years. Surviving are a son, Roy of Columbia City; a daughter, Peggy Sturgill of Columbia City; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Howard Lovely of Edna, Texas, Ronnie Lovely of South Whitley, James Edward Lovely of Michigan and Willis Lovely of Kentucky; and a sister, Wanda Arnett of Fort Wayne. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Calling from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Nolt cemetery, Columbia City. Memorials to New Hope Wesleyan Church.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 27, 2002
DELMAR DEAN WAGONER, 79, died Tuesday at Covington Manor Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Whitley County, he was a mechanic and farmer and had served as Jefferson Township trustee from 1959 until 1967, Whitley County highway superintendent from 1967 until 1969, Whitley County sheriff's deputy from 1969 until 1984 and as Whitley County commissioner from 1984 until 1988. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and a co-founder of the local National Camper and Hiker's Association. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; two sons, Joe and Jim, both of Columbia City; a daughter, Judy Dunfee of Columbia City; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister, Donna Wagoner of Fort Wayne.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saturn Christian Church, Columbia City, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial in Jefferson Chapel cemetery, south of Columbia City. Memorials to the church Building Fund or Ron & Sharon Frazier River City Ministry.
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Decatur
MILDRED E. LANZ, 93, died Monday at Woodcrest Health Care. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a teacher and a missionary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Surviving are a daughter, Agnes Saddington of Fort Wayne, and three grandchildren. Services at 2:30 p.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave. Calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Sunshine Network First Missionary Church.
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Hartford City
MABLE A. BOLE BEAVANS GEESKIE, 90, of Lakeville, Mich., formerly of Hartford City, died Tuesday at Campbell's Care Center, Lakeville. Born in Grant County, she worked at Hartford Hardware for many years. Her first husband, Dallas Beavans, died in 1958 and second husband, Clarence Geeskie, in 1993. Surviving are two brothers, Charles Bole and Harley Bole, both of Hartford City; a sister, Anna Louise Dearduff of Matthews; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dessel Beavans. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren. Calling two hours before services. Burial in Woodlawn cemetery, Warren. Memorials to Special K Ranch, P.O. Box 479, Columbus, MT 59019.
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Huntington
NATALIA S. DOSSETT, 36, died Thursday at Norwoods Nursing Center. Born in Chicago, she was office manager at McGuin's Lawn Services in Huntington. Surviving are her husband, Steven; her parents, George Snihurowycz of Bradley, Ill., and Mary F. Snihurowycz of Bloomington; a son, Steven Jr. of Huntington; three daughters, Stephanie Dossett, Jessica Dossett and Katrina Dossett, all of Huntington; a brother, George Snihurowycz of Bloomington; and five sisters, Irene Conley of De Motte, Sophie Frederick of Rensselaer, Andrea Jemmilo of Chicago, Helena Williams of Fishers and Tamara Beeler of Atlanta. Memorial services at 1 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel. Calling two hours before services. Memorials to Bible Baptist Church or Huntington County Home Health Care & Hospice in care of the funeral home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750.
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LaGrange
ALBERT D. SCHROCK, 84, of LaGrange, formerly of Spencerville, died Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor. Born in Yoder, Kan., he was a machinist at Tokheim Corp. in Fort Wayne. His wife, Mary R., died in 1996 and son, Jerry Lee, in 1947. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Mauck of Shipshewana; two sons, Dennis R. of Freeman, S.D., and James A. of Glendale, Ariz.; two sisters, Frances Beck of Leo-Cedarville and Ruth Gappinger of LaGrange; five brothers, Clayton of Leo-Cedarville, Elmer of Ellenton, Fla., Paul of Fort Wayne, Robert of Whitestown and William of Wolcottville; and six grandchildren.
Services at 10 a.m. Friday at Marion Mennonite Church, Ship-shewana. Calling from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial in Shore cemetery, Shipshewana. Memorials to LaGrange County Cancer Society.
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North Manchester
MARY KATHERINE "KAY" VICKREY, 82, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died Tuesday at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born in Wabash, she retired as head teller from First National Bank, now Wells-Fargo Bank, in Wabash after 25 years. Her husband, Verlin J., died in 2000. Surviving are a son, James J. of Parks, Ariz.; two grandsons, Todd Vickrey of Phoenix and Jay Vickrey of Waverly, Ohio; and five great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Main Street Chapel, Wabash. Calling one hour before services. Burial in Gardens of Memory cemetery, Marion.
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HAROLD WATSON, 84, died Tuesday at Community Care Center, Wabash. Arrangements pending at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel.
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Ossian
MAX W. MILHOLLAND, 86, died Tuesday at Christian Care Retirement Community, Bluffton. Arrangements pending at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, Ossian.
Notice dated Wed, Feb. 27, 2002
Silver Lake
JOHN E. KLINE, 61, died Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born in Kosciusko County, he was a driver for Webo Trucking Co. in Laketon. Surviving are a companion, Betty Ferguson of Silver Lake; seven sons, John Jr. of St. Paul, Va., Hugh and William "Bill, " both of Nappanee, Robert "Skip" of Baltimore and Aaron, Sean and Kevin, all of Florida; three daughters, Debbie Flannery of Silver Lake, Shirley Silvia of Nappanee and Angie Kline of Florida; three brothers, Bob of Warsaw, Jim of North Manchester and Tom of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Services at noon Friday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel. Calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial in South Pleasant cemetery, rural Silver Lake.
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