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DeVon Rose
WAKARUSA -- DeVon Rose, 80, of Wakarusa, died at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at
Goshen General Hospital after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Garry (Cheryl) Rose, and Terry Rose, both of Nappanee;
stepson, Mathew Tharp of Elkhart; a grandson; three step granddaughters; two great grandchildren;
a brother, Carlisle Rose of Riverside, Calif.; and a sister, Thelma Prescott of
Nappanee.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at Thompson-Lengacher
& Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa.
Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the Nappanee Missionary Church.
Burial will follow in South Union cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or Goshen
Care At Home Hospice.
Mona Lou Snook
ROCHESTER -- Mona Lou Snook, 60, of Rochester, died at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011
at Select Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She is survived by her husband, Phil; daughter, Naomi 'Midge' Taulbee of Rochester; sons:
Scott Snook of Florida, Terry (Angela) Snook of Reno, Nev., Eric Day of Fulton, and Philip
(Kristy) Snook of Akron; sisters: Elnora (Jack) Sayger of Rochester, Clymenia (Willis) Halterman
of Rochester, Judy (Charles) Kuhn Rochester; brothers: Billy (Donna) Tyler of Rochester, Paul
(Sandy) Tyler of Rochester, and Jim (Betty) Tyler of Rochester; seven grandchildren: Amber
Day, Douglas Day, Justin Whitaker, Natalie Taulbee, Elizabeth Snook, Warren Snook, Colin
Snook; three great-grandchildren: Noah, Daniel and Gavin; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at Good Family Funeral Home,
1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Bruce Lake cemetery.
Dale A. Rosander
KOONTZ LAKE -- Dale A. Rosander, 64, of Koontz Lake, died on Wednesday morning,
February 23, 2011, in his home surrounded by his wife, daughters, sister and a few loving and
caring friends that made his tough journey easier.
He was born October 14, 1946, in Grovertown, to Carl Eric and Victoria (Peterson) Rosander.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; daughters, Lisa (Ken) Thomalla of Palos Park, Ill., and Tami
(Todd) Miller of St. John, Ind., sister, Eleanor (Carl 'Greasy') Harness of Grovertown; six
grandchildren, Morgan, Madeline, Mason and Makayla Thomalla and Carson and Lauren Miller;
nine step-children and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Carl, Delbert and Ronald 'Worm'
Rosander; and an infant sister, Janet Rosander.
In August 1966, in Donaldson, he married
the former Jean Muska. On March 19, 1992, he
married
the former Shirley Giles in Tyner. Shirley has been supportive, loving, caring and a
wonderful cook. Together they enjoyed camping and spending time with their many friends.
Dale worked at Commercial Honing in Hamlet until it closed, in Detroit with M & M Contracting,
and most recently Masonite Door Company in Walkerton where he was a foreman. He was also
skilled as a commercial and residential painter. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the
American Legion Post 365 in North Liberty, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He
planted every seed available, including 100 tomato plants each year.
Dale was a graduate of the first Oregon-Davis class in 1964, a consolidation of Hamlet and
Grovertown schools. He was an all sports athlete and was a participant in sports that brought
many firsts in both cross country and track. He was a member of the O-D basketball team that
brought fame to the small school throughout his high school years. The baskets Dale made from
the right corner of the court led the team to steady victories. As seniors, they lost their only game
in the sectional second round to a much larger school. Many members of that team are still close
friends today. Dale also played softball in Plymouth leagues, always at third base, with a high
batting average, until the age of 37.
He was an avid football, baseball, basketball fan and a #1 Cubs fan. He also had a precise aim
that led him to many horseshoe tournament victories. In later years, his grandchildren were the
apples of his eye. He loved going to their sporting events, family holidays, and special visits with
them all. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. CST at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel,
with Pastor Brian Baughman officiating.
Burial will be at the Grovertown cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. CST and
Sunday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SJRMC-Plymouth Cancer Institute, c/o
Foundation of SJRMC, 837 E. Cedar St., Suite 350, South Bend, IN 46617.
Larry W. Betz
FORT WAYNE -- Larry W. Betz, 64, of Fort Wayne, passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.
Born April 9, 1946, in Auburn, he was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Larry
worked as an electrician at B.F. Goodrich for more than 46 years.
He is survived by a son, David A. Betz of Northville, Mich.; mother, Kathryn Betz of Butler; and a
brother, Marlin (Karen) Betz of Plymouth, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianna (she died in 1981); and father, Marion Betz.
Service was at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan, with visitation two
hours prior to service.
The Rev. Keith Schreffler officiated.
Burial was in Scipio cemetery, Harlan.
Memorial may be made to the donor’s choice.
Austin Conley
PLYMOUTH -- Austin Conley, 80, of North Street, Plymouth, passed away at 12:41 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 25, 2011, at his home.
Austin was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Salyersville, Ky., to Gus and Martha (Conley) Conley. The
Conley Family moved to Plymouth in 1936. Austin married
Flora MacLain Nov. 19, 1972, in
Argos, Ind. Flora passed away Dec. 30, 2010.
Austin retired from American Cabinet Company as mill room carpenter. He also had worked for
Ritz-Craft, in Argos, and the Plymouth Dairy.
Austin is survived by his daughters: Laurie Abrell of Elkhart, Ind., Ann Hardy of Elkhart, Cynthia
(Carl) Selleck of Peru, Ind., Diana (Jack) Bonnell of Edgewater, Fla., Karen (Sam) Agee of
Plymouth, and Brenda Watson of Plymouth; his daughter-in-law, Kathy Conley of Plymouth; his
sons, Alan Conley of Elkhart, and Lonnie (Shirley) Conley of Middlebury, Ind.; his brother, Gene
Conley of Rochester, Ind.; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.
Austin was preceded in death by his wife, Flora Conley Dec. 30, 2010; his sons, Stephen J.
Conley Sept. 24, 1958 and Carroll 'Rick' Conley Feb. 15, 2011; his brothers, Odis and Arbie;
and his sister.
Memorials may be given to the choice of the donor.
VISITATION: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011, 4 to 7 P.M.
VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME
300 W. MADISON ST.
PLYMOUTH, IN, 46563
FUNERAL: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011, 11 A.M.
VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME
THE REV. SPENCER STANDLEY, OFFICIATING
BURIAL: NEW OAKHILL cemetery, PLYMOUTH
David Frederick, Sr. Jesuit
KNOX —David Frederick Jesuit Sr., 75, Knox, died Feb. 25, 2011.
He is survived by daughters: Jane (Michael) Fosler of Arkansas, Elaine (Chalmer) Howard of
Argos, Karen (Brian) Ball of Knox and Holly Jesuit; sons, David (Brenda) Jesuit of Grovertown,
Steven Jesuit of Knox, Joseph Jesuit of Renssalear, Patrick (Angela) Jesuit of Knox, Jason
(Michelle) Jesuit of Knox, Anthony Jesuit of Knox, and Justin Jesuit of LaPorte; 19 grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and brothers-in-law, Daniel Kasprzyk of Missouri and Roy Kebschull of
Michigan.
Visitation took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.. (Central Time) Monday, Feb. 28 at St. Matthew
Lutheran Church, Hamlet.
Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Monday at the church.
Burial followed at the Eagle Creek cemetery, Knox.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.
Landen Sarabia
PLYMOUTH -- Landen Sarabia, 15-month-old son of Martin and Savannah Nick Sarabia, died
at 11:21 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Landen was born in Plymouth Nov. 8, 2009. Landen was born a very happy baby.
He enjoyed playing with his brothers even though he was very young he enjoyed teasing and
instigating them. His favorite toys were his 'Excersaucer' and 'Johnny Jumper' (when someone
helped). Landen was also a big fan of food but yet not as much as his bottle. Most of all, Landen
enjoyed sleeping and spending time with his mommy and nana. Landen had a few nicknames.
Some of which include 'Squarehead' given by family friend, Kyle Lawson (Ogre) and 'Beaner
Baby' given by his mommy. Landen will be greatly loved and missed by many.
He is survived by his parents, Martin and Savannah; two brothers, Noah Nick and Logan
Sarabia, all of Plymouth; maternal grandparents, Mary Atkins and Faron Atkins of Plymouth;
great-grandmother, Pauline Atkins of Plymouth; an uncle, Brian Nick of Bremen; and three
aunts: Sasha Keplerof Bourbon, Samantha Atkins of Plymouth, and Nicole Wallace of South Bend.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the New Oakhill cemetery
Chapel, Plymouth, where funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Steve Patrick, will be held at
2 p.m.
Burial will be in New Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the family.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, assisted the family with arrangements.
Funeral Director – Kevin Russell – 574-936-2829
Burial will follow.
Memorial gifts may be made to the family.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, assisted the family with arrangements.
Sister Cecelia Bianchino
Sept. 29, 1926 – Feb. 26, 2011
DONALDSON -- Sister Cecelia Bianchino, 84, died in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center,
Plymouth, at 5:56 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011.
Born in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 29, 1926, she was the daughter of Daniel and Josephine Inorio
Bianchino. She entered the convent Oct. 11, 1950, and took her final vows as a Poor Handmaid
of Jesus Christ June 25, 1953.
Sister Cecelia’s ministry in life was as an educator and a teacher. She earned her Master’s of
Education degree and later served as a bookkeeper, director of Fiscal Affairs, staff accountant,
librarian, director of Finance and Archival Ministry.
She is survived by family members, Mrs. Marge Peters and Mr. and Mrs. J. Nazimek; and by
longtime friends Mr. and Mrs. C. Gustafson, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Fisher.
Visitation for Sister Cecelia will be in the Catherine Kasper Home Chapel, 9601 Union Road,
Donaldson, Ind., from 4 to 9 p.m., with the Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
The Liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Ed. Konnerman at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2011,
in the Catherine Kasper Home Chapel.
Internment will be in the Mt. Carmel cemetery, Donaldson.
The Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, Ind. Is handling the
arrangements.
Funeral Director: Kevin L. Russell 574-936-2829
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, assisted the family with
arrangements.
Timothy Wade Sidney Estep
BLOOMINGTON -- Timothy Wade Sidney Estep, 21, of Bloomington, died at 10:19 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Cook of Rochester; father, Tim Cook of Ashland, Ala.;
brother, Ace Cook of Rochester; son, DeVon Estep of Kokomo; and numerous aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at Good Family Funeral
Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the DeVon Estep Education Fund.
Jerilyn (Jeri) Kay Klemz
VALPARAISO -- Jerilyn (Jeri) Kay Klemz, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at her residence.
She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Klemz; sons: Brian (Michelle) Klemz, Douglas (Jessica)
Klemz, and Justin (Jody) Klemz; nine grandchildren; a brother, Gary Love (Leland, Ind.); and an
aunt, Kate Callander of Nappanee.
Visitation took place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt
Road, Valparaiso, and one hour before the service at the church.
Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at P.M. Immanuel Lutheran Church,
1700 Monticello Park Drive, Valparaiso.
Burial followed at Angelcrest cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Porter County Community Foundation, Visiting Nurse
Association of Porter County or Immanuel Lutheran Church of Valparaiso.
