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Ralph Edwin Wilson
WALKERTON — Ralph Edwin Wilson of Walkerton completed his life on earth Feb. 4, 2007 with
his beloved and loving family supporting his passing. He is survived by his wife, Norma
(Manges), whom he married
on July 19, 1947, just shy of a 60-year marriage. Together they
raised six children, who survive: Barbara Wilson-Steiner of St. Joseph, Mich., Linda (David)
Crum of Rolling Prairie, Deborah (Everett) Wallace of Donaldson, Don Wilson (fiancee Sue
Santiago) of Walkerton, Robert (Sherri) Wilson of Grovertown and Bill (Melody) Wilson of Hamlet.
Also celebrating his life are 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren: Carrie (Bruce) Miller
and their sons, Justin and Jared; Chad (Amy) Wallace and their children, Ally, Carson and
Mason; Sara (Dusty) White; Jason (Jinny) Wallace and their children, Lily and Rose; Tara
(Dave) Vermillion and daughter, Maya; Levi (Brandii) Wilson; Jessica (Dan) Chamberlain and
son, Jaden; Danae Wilson; Julie (Chris) Robertson; April (Brandon) Martin and daughters, Chloe
and Carlie; Ashlie Wilson; Kyle Wilson and Michael Wilson.
Born April 12, 1927, Ralph was a WWII veteran serving in France. He retired from AllisChalmers
after 30 years of service and was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George D. and Stella Mae (Smith) Wilson, as
well as his four brothers: Merriam Shaffer, Thurman Beegle, Charles Wilson and Donald Wilson.
A friendly smile, generous heart, willing hands, wit and great humor are well-remembered traits
of this fine man. He and his wife supported their family in all their endeavors through many youth
programs like 4-H, Girl Scouts, Little League and many other sports. Ralph coached, molded
and guided youth having set a fine example of life fully and well-lived. Although mostly selftaught,
he instilled a thirst of knowledge contributing to the success of his family. A jack-of-all
trades, Ralph passed on his many talents and diverse interests to his heirs, leaving them a legacy.
A celebratory service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. CST at Rannells Funeral Home,
Koontz Lake Chapel, officiated by Pastor Char Allen of Walkerton United Methodist Church,
assisted by Rob Keck of Teegarden First Brethren Church. Friends and family may honor Ralph
during a visitation Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. CST at the funeral home. Contributions, in
lieu of flowers, may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church or LaPorte County Hospice.
Jeremy B. Hague
MONTEREY — Jeremy B. Hague, 24, of Monterey, died on Monday, Feb. 5 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
He is survived by his father, Lyman Raper of Monterey; mother, Phyllis Briggs of Fond du lac
Reservation, Minn.; brothers: Chad (Mandy) Raper of Crown Point, Steve Thomas of Fond du
lac Reservation, Minn. and William Thomas of Fond du lac Reservation, Minn.; sister, Victoria
Thomas of Fond du lac Reservation, Minn.; and grandfather, Lyman Raper of Monterey.
Private services will be held. Cremation will take place. Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox,
is in charge of the arrangements.
Haley Renee Jerrell
SOUTH BEND — Haley Renee Jerrell, infant daughter of Matthew R. and Brandy R. Swihart
Jerrell, died at birth, 10:22 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 5 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
Haley is survived by her maternal grandparents, David and Brenda Swihart of Plymouth, and her
paternal grandparents, Rev. Glenn and Kathleen Jerrell of Walkerton. Her maternal great-grandparents:
Russell and Eva Spaid and Freida Swihart, all of Plymouth, also survive along with
her paternal great-grandmother, Mary Aufrance of Missouri
Visitation is Friday, Feb. 9, from 9 to 10 a.m. in Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 10 a.m. on Friday, in the funeral
home. Burial will be in New Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorials may be made to the Memorial Hospital Birthing Unit.
James S., Dr. Robertson
Dr. James S. Robertson, the much beloved Plymouth physician known to all his patients and
friends as ‘Doc’ passed away peacefully after a brief illness Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. He was 84
years old.
Dr. Robertson was born in Plymouth on Jan. 20, 1923, the only child of Stewart and Susie
Jenkins Robertson. Ever since he was a young boy, Jim knew he wanted to be a doctor and that
commitment never wavered. After graduating from DePauw University in Greencastle, he went
on to Indiana University School of Medicine graduating in 1946. That same year Jim married
his
beloved high school sweetheart Joanne Kubley. After completing his internship in 1948, Jim
joined his brother-in-law, Jim Kubley, in the practice of medicine. After the Korean War broke out
in June of 1950, Lt. s.g. James Robertson, USNR, was called into the Navy and deployed with
his family to Pearl Harbor for two years. Upon Jim’s return to Plymouth, he reunited with his
brother- in- law and their medical practice flourished for 47 years. In the 1970s Jim participated
in the Indiana University School of Medicine externship program. One of the young doctors he
mentored was Dr. Byron Holm. A few years later Doc was proud to welcome Dr. Holm into their
practice. Dr.James Kubley’s three sons, Dan, Jon and Rod, joined as well over the ensuing years.
The hallmark of Doc’s character can best be summed up by his response when a patient of
limited means would ask how much he owed. “Next time you see me you can buy me a cup of
coffee.” Over the years there were many Christmas cookies and fresh produce brought to his
home as a quiet form of payment. And of course, many cups of coffee. Doc estimated he
delivered well over 3, 000 babies and was recognized throughout Northern Indiana as a gifted
diagnostician. He was Marshall County’s Health Officer for more than 30 years and served as
medical administrator to Pilgrim Manor, Mayflower and Shady Rest nursing homes.
Doc received many awards, served on various civic committees and a member of numerous
affiliations. He was most proud of his role in the formation of the Marshal County Planned
Parenthood in the 1970s. During the 1960s as the local country health officer he was a major
advocate for migrant worker health standards.
Doc loved to play golf (was one of the principle developers of the Plymouth Country Club), bridge
and most of all traveling to far off places. He often said if they just built the airport that was where
he wanted to go!
Doc Robertson’s generosity, loyalty, compassion and courage will be greatly missed by his
family, friends, colleagues, his loyal staff and of course his patients. A devoted physician, he
touched thousands of lives.
Dr. Robertson is survived by his loving daughter Lynn Ann Gubernick and sons Jon Steven and
Camden James Robertson. Other survivors include his son-in-law Joseph Gubernick, daughterin-law
Violet Robertson, grandchildren William Steven and Scott Wesley Robertson and
Catherine Joanne Gubernick. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne in 1992 and
adored son, William Stewart Robertson in 1968. A special thank you to Mirtha Guerrero and the
devoted staff of the Dujarie House in South Bend.
The family will welcome friends and former patients to celebrate the life of their father and
grandfather on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. Burial
will take place in Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Planned Parenthood 1733 South Michigan St.,
South Bend, IN or the American Heart Association 208 South LaSalle St. Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604.
Genevieve Warner Shively
CULVER — Genevieve Warner Shively, 105, of Culver, died at 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at
Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.
She is survived by niece, Constance M. Cepeda of LaPorte and several other nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation. Services and burial will be private.
The Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, is in charge of arrangements
Marjorie Bernice Fish
BREMEN — Marjorie Bernice Fish, 83, of Bremen, died at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at
Riverside Village, Elkhart.
She is survived by sons: John (Pam) Fish of Bristol, Keith (Diane) Fish of Champaign, Ill. And
Dale (Carrie) Fish of Elkhart; sister, Eleanor Hedgren; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral
services are Saturday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Bremen cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bremen Missionary Church, 2958 Elm Rd., Bremen, IN 46506.
Janet Bules
PLYMOUTH — Janet C. Bules, 67, of 410 6th St., Plymouth, Ind., passed away Friday, February
9, 2007 at 8:O5 a.m., at her home, after a two year battle with cancer.
Janet was born on December 26, 1939, in Plymouth, to Allen and Norma (Bott) Bottorff. She has
been a lifetime resident of Plymouth. On July 22, 1961, in Plymouth, Janet and Loren Bules, Sr.
were married
. Janet worked at the Catherine Kasper Home as a nurse’s aid. On March 7, 1984,
Janet gave a wonderful gift to her sister Sandy. She gave her one of her kidneys.
Janet was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth.
Janet is survived by husband, Loren Bules, Sr.; their daughters, Deb Hatter of Plymouth and
Hope and Gregory Miller of Plymouth; their sons, Loren, Jr. and Dawn Bules of South Bend,
Indiana, Timothy and Kristen Bules of Plymouth, and Andy Bules of Tampa, Florida.
Also surviving are, 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; Janet’s sisters, Betty and Julian
Rouch of Culver, Indiana, Joyce and Jim Maze of Riverside, California, Judy Gaines of
Tennessee, and Sandy Vanes of Walkerton. A special friend of the family, Cindy Sullivan of
Plymouth, also survives.
Services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Church of Christ, 321 N. Center
St., with the Rev. Steven Voelker officiating.
Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens section ofNew Oak Hill cemetery, Plymouth.
A time of visiting, with the family, will be on Monday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Van Gilder Funeral
Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN, 46563 and also 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
church, prior to the service.
The Bules family would like for memorial contributions to be given to the Marshall County Cancer
Association, P.O. Box 895, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563.
Delbert R. Chupp
BREMEN — Delbert R. Chupp, 59, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at Community Hospital of Bremen.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; daughters: Brenda Jean (Allen Jay) Bontrager of Tippecanoe,
Charlene (Nelson Jay) Miller of Nappanee and Marla K. (Gerald) Yoder of Bremen; sons:
Wyman (Becky) Chupp of Bremen, Virgil (Kara Ann) Chupp of Bremen, Mark Allen (Regina Ann)
Chupp of Nappanee and Joe Dean Chupp of Nappanee; sisters: Inez (Norman) Hochstetler of
Mio, Mich., Anna Mae (Harley) Yoder of Millersburg, Edna (Floyd) Chupp of Goshen and Mary
Ellen Chupp of Nappanee; brothers: Vernon (Mattie) Chupp of Vallonia, Mel (Loretta) Chupp of
Topeka, Lloyd (Edith) Chupp of Topeka, Lester (Linda) Chupp of Nappanee, David (Lena)
Chupp of Topeka, John (Ruth) Chupp of Walnut Creek, Ohio, Rudy (Beth) Chupp Jr. of
Choteau, Okla. And Norman (Pam) Chupp Jr. of Nappanee; and 17 grandchildren.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Eddie Yutzy home, Birch Road.
Burial will be at Weldy cemetery, Nappanee.
Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee is in charge of the arrangements.
Samuel E. Leake
PLYMOUTH — Samuel E. Leake, 85, died Saturday evening, February 10, 2007 at his home in
the company of his family. Sam was a former resident of Warsaw, Ind.
He was born on May 28, 1921 in East Point, Kentucky, the son of Sam W. and Martha A.
(Moles) Leek. On November 17, 1942 he was off to proudly serve in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was active duty in the 462nd Air Service Group serving in Normandy.
On November 6, 1955, he took as his bride Patricia A. Lee and made Plymouth their home. Sam
had worked for the railroad and retired as a shop supervisor for Steel Warehouse in South Bend
after over 20 years of service.
He was a member of the Warsaw American Legion Post 49 and the Moose Lodge No. 1423
of Warsaw. Sam enjoyed growing a huge garden and giving the produce away.
Surviving is his wife Pat, daughters; Rhonda L. (John) Brown of South Bend, Debra A. (Richard)
Gee of Plymouth and son Duane E. (Roxanne) Leake of South Bend. Grandchildren include:
Eric, Shannon, Andrea, Andrew, Annestasia, and Jenny. Also surviving are sisters Ethel Schuh
of Elkhart and Vivian (Jerry) Kelly, with brothers Glen Leek, Robert (Eileen) Leek and Don (Mary)
Leake all ofWarsaw along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister Helen Nichols and brothers Elmer L. Leek and Mirl R. Leek
Family services will take place and burial will follow in the New Oakhill cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 112 S.
Center St., Plymouth, IN, 46563.
Leander J. "Andy" Stein
PLYMOUTH — Leander J. “Andy” Stein, 88, died Friday, Feb. 10 at St. Joseph Regional Medical
Center, Plymouth.
He is survived by his wife, June; daughter Mary Ellen (Michael) Rogers; son Joseph G. (Mary)
Stein of Argos; three grandchildren and two brothers.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home,
Plymouth, with calling one hour prior to services.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care
Robert "Jimmy" Wallace
LAKEVILLE — Robert “Jimmy” Wallace, 31, died on Saturday, Feb.10 at his home.
He is survived by two daughters: Kiya Lynn Wallace and Berlin Riley Wallace; parents, Sharon
Wallace and Glen T. (Judy) Wallace; sister, Dawn Wallace; and grandparents, Raymond
(Norma) Neirynck and Lila Wallace.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville where a
funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.
Memorials for his daughters may be made in care of Palmer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 33,
Lakeville, IN 46536.
