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Freida Quillen Rogers, 84
Freida M. Quillen Rogers, 84, Montpelier, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Born in Blackford County on July 16, 1920 to Harmon and Bessie O. Havens Rains, she was a 1938 graduate of Montpelier High School and a member of the Pleasantdale United Methodist Church.
Ms. Rogers was the owner/operator and cook for several restaurants in Blackford County, including The Point, Hoosier House and Hideway restaurants in Montpelier. She also attended St. Johns Catholic Church in Hartford City.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James (Patricia) Trant of Montpelier. She was preceded in death by three husbands, including Delma L. Quillen and C. Joe Rogers; three sisters, Mable Dawson, Marie Futrell and Elsie McDirmit; and two brothers, Leonard Rains and Harry L. Rains.
Calling hours are Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel in Montpelier. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Darren Williams officiating and burial in the Twin Hill cemetery in Pennville.
Preferred memorials are to the Pleasantdale U.M. Church or the Montpelier-Harrison Township Cancer Society.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
Brayden Schwartz
Brayden James Schwartz was stillborn at 2:25 a.m. this morning, Oct. 8, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include the parents, Elmer and Emille J. Smith Schwartz of rural Bluffton; a brother, Caleb Schwartz at home; and grandparents, Larry & Madge Smith of Berne and Marvin & Irene Schwartz of Geneva.
A private family service will be held Saturday with Pastor Larry Sprinkle officiating. Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Riley Childrens Hospital.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
Thomas L. Hiatt, 79
Graveside services for Thomas L. Hiatt, 79, will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at Fairview cemetery in Bluffton. Mr. Hiatt died Sept. 23 in Vista, Calif.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a retired civil engineer.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jane (Hamilton) Hiatt; two sisters, June Keisler of Bloomington and Rebecca Powell of Goodhue, Minn.; and a brother, Dr. William Hiatt of Germantown, Wis.
American Legion Post 111 will be in charge of the services. Arrangements are being handled by Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
John C. Ash, 81
A former Franklin Electric employee, John C. Ash, 81, Fort Wayne, died Monday, Oct. 4 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.
A native of Quincy, Mass., he was Product Manager with Franklin for 20 years, retiring in 1986.
Survivors include his wife, Sue, Fort Wayne; four sons, Richard and Jonathon, both of Fort Wayne, Bradford of Columbia City and David of Columbus, Ohio; five sisters; one brother; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Arrangements are being handled by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home. Memorials to the Hospice Home.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
William Wright
The former owner of Wright’s Golf Range (now Bobick’s Golf) in Fort Wayne and well known in Wells County, William W. “Bill” Wright, died Aug. 28 in Venice, Fla.
A PGA member since 1943, he owned and operated the popular golf business on Bluffton Rd. from 1950 to 1973.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie of Venice, Fla.; two daughters; two sons; stepchildren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Burial was in Wauchula, Fla. on Sept. 2.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
Lois Dwyer, 87 - Rites Pending
Arrangements are pending at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel in Warren for Lois R. Dwyer, 87, of Warren, who died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren.
(Notice dated October 8, 2004)
Charley “Junior” Ward, 74
A former resident of Bluffton, Charley “Junior” Ward, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Born Oct. 13, 1929 in Decatur to Charley and Ester Stevens Ward, his marriage on Sept. 2, 1988 was to Dorothy Howe in Colorado Springs. She preceded him in death. He was a welder for Perkey Steel and retired in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Robert Ward of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Sandra Jones of Monogahela, Pa., a sister, Katie Ward of Decatur and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Waunita Ward and a sister, Helen Johnson.
A memorial service was held Friday at Pikes Peak Park Baptist Church with inurnment at Evergreen cemetery in Colorado Springs.
(Notice dated October 2, 2004)
Woodrow “Woody” Spaid, 91
Woodrow E. “Woody” Spaid, 91, Bluffton, died sudddenly at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at his home.
Born in Whiting, Iowa on Sept. 25, 1913 to Ora C. and Kittie Spear Spaid, he married
Maxine L. Lesh in Dunkirk on Jan. 1, 1941; she survives.
A resident of Wells County since 1929, he graduated from East Union Center High School in 1931 and from International Business College in 1934. He was a life-long farmer and drove a school bus for the Bluffton-Harrison schools for 20 years. He has been a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1954 and sang in the church choir for over 35 years.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Patricia) Christianson of Bluffton and Mrs. Charles (Suzanne) Murray of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and four step great granchildren.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Calling hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service Tuesday.
Burial will be in Six Mile cemetery. Preferred memorials to the church choir.
(Notice dated October 4, 2004)
James Stockman, 60
A native of Wells County, James E. “Jim” Stockman, 60, of rural Huntington, died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at his home.
Born August 30, 1944 to Frey D. and Nevah M. Maddux Stockman, he married
Michelle McFadden on Sept. 5, 1964 at Plum Tree; she survives.
A 1962 graduate of West Rock Creek High School, he attended IPFW and was an active member of the Plum Tree United Church of Christ. He retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne in 2001 after 38 years; he was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club and the GE ELFUN organization.
Other survivors include two sons, Michael Stockman and Brian Stockman, both of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Jeff Stockman of Markle and John Stockman of Huntington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Middleton.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home, Markle Chapel. A private service is planned, with burial in the Markle cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the church’s building fund
(Notice dated October 4, 2004)
Phyllis Knotts, 83
Phyllis J. Knotts, 83, Bluffton, died at 10:58 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at the home of her son in Bryant.
Born in Elwood on June 26, 1921 to Herschel T. and Laura E. Cole Thornton, she married
V. Eugene Knotts on Nov. 11, 1941 in Frankton; he died July 29, 1984.
A 1939 graduate of Elwood High School, she was a resident of the rural Pennville area for 50 years before moving to Bluffton. She retired from Franklin Electric in 1983 after 25 years of service. She was a member of the Park United Brethren Church in Bluffton.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Knotts of Bryant; a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Diana) Stotlar of Uniondale; five grandchildren; seven great grandchldren; nine step grandchildren; 25 step great grandchildren; and one step great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lula Byus; and a brother, Meredith Thornton.
Calling hours are today from 2 to 8 p.m. at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel in Montpelier, with services there Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Burial will be in Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier. Preferred memorials to the Wells County Cancer Society.
Josephine McPheeters Massman, 99
(Notice dated October 4, 2004)
Josephine Massman, 99, a sister of the late Dr. James A. McPheeters of Bluffton, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in Martinez, Ga.
Born July 14, 1905 in Paoli to Alexander N. and Edith Montgomery McPheeters, her marriage on Jan. 31, 1929 was to Edward Massman of Seymour, who preceded her in death. She lived in Bluffton during the 1960s and 70s.
Survivors include a son, Dr. James E. Massman of Fallbrook, Calif., two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Burial will be at the Riverview cemetery in Seymour Wednesday morning. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
(Notice dated October 4, 2004)
Camellia “Cammy” Collins, 54
A 1968 graduate of Southern Wells High School, Camellia Kay “Cammy” Collins, 54, died at her residence in Pittsfield, Maine, Saturday, Oct. 2.
Born March 17, 1950 in Fort Wayne to Z. Paul and Betty Lieurance, she was married
to Gerald B. “Jerry” Collins. He survives.
A 1972 graduate of Purdue University, she worked for 32 years as a teacher, day care provider, administrator and mentor and was most recently the HomeStart manager for the Kennebec Valley Community Action program in Maine. She was a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and developed and implemented several innovative programs.
Additional survivors include her mother of Warren; son Paul B. Collins, Chicago, Ill.; daughter Dena K. Collins of Farmington and Pittsfield, Me., and a sister-in-law, Cindy Lieurance, of Bluffton.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1971 and brother, Larry Lieurance, in 1990.
Calling will be at Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Newport, Me., from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday with services at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Pittsfield. Rev. William Johnston will officiate. A life celebration will be held following services at Mystic Masonic Lodge, Pittsfield.
Memorials may be made to HomeStart, Waterville, Me.
(Notice dated October 5, 2004)
Shirley M. Vaillancourt, 62 — Rites Pending
A resident of Bluffton, Shirley M. Vaillancourt, 62, died today, Oct. 5, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Rites are pending at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
(Notice dated October 5, 2004)
Mary M. Houtz, 93
A resident of the Warren United Methodist Memorial Home, Mary M. Houtz, 93, died at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the home.
Born Sept. 19, 1911 in Wells County to John and Laura Jackson HunNicutt, her marriage in Muncie to John J. Houtz took place Jan. 17, 1934. He preceded her in death Jan. 11, 1997.
A member of the Boehmer United Methodist Church, Mrs. Houtz had been a resident of rural Warren for 67 years. She was a member of the Willing Workers Circle, the W.C.S., and a 59-year member of the Rural Friendship Extension Homemakers Club of Huntington County.
A homemaker, she had worked at one time or another for Buckeye Grocery, Myers Department Store, Mrs. Bonifeld’s Gift Shop, McCord’s Five & Dime and Coolman’s Drugs.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carlton K. (Joyce) Dahlquist, and Mrs. Harold (Betty) Parker, both of Warren, and Carol Watkins of Columbia City; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, several step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, and step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by brothers Everett, Charles and Carl Hunnicutt; by sisters Nettie Hunnicutt, Rosa Ruble, and Ida Collins and A great-granddaughter.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the home.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the home will be under the direction of Pastor Barry Humble with burial to follow at Woodlawn cemetery, Warren.
Memorials may be made to Boehmer United Methodist Church.
Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, is in charge of arrangements.
(Notice dated October 7, 2004)
