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Mary Alice Knox, 79
A resident of the University Nursing Center in Upland, Mary Alice Knox, 79, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at the center.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be at Glancy Funeral Homes-Walker Chapel, Montpelier, with Rev. John Long officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Muncie.
Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Millgrove United Methodist Church.
(Notice dated August 10, 2004)

Virginia Ardella Freestone, 89
A resident of the Warren United Methodist Memorial Home, Virginia Ardella Freestone, 89, died at the home at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10.
Born in Bangor, Mich., Oct. 11, 1914 to William Nicholas and Mary Alice Sheridan Pifer, she married Rexferd D. Freestone Aug. 19, 1936 in Bangor. He survives.
She and her husband moved to Warren from Muncie in 2002. They had previously resided in Bangor and Niles, Mich.
Survivors include two sons, Richard of Bangor and Robert of Muncie; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Kathleen) Gugliotta of Sparks, Nev., and Mrs. David (Alyse) Keyworth, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in Bangor (located about 20 miles west of Kalamazoo) at the Simpson United Methodist Church. Rev. James McNary will be officiating.
Local arrangements are in charge of Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren.
(Notice dated August 11, 2004)

Dwight “Hap” E. Kehrn, 82
A lifelong farmer in Wells County, Dwight “Hap” E. Kehrn, 82, of rural Craigville, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at his residence after an extended illness.
A 1940 graduate of Lancaster High School, in addition to farming he also worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 12 years. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton.
Born March 30, 1922 in Craigville to John L. “Dick” and Ada Plank Kehrn, his marriage on Feb. 28, 1942 in Decatur was to the former A. Pauline Marshall, who survives.
Mr. Kehrn and his wife spent the winters in Rockport, Tex., which was a favorite fishing location.
In addition to the wife, also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Fuller of Bluffton, one grandson and one great granddaughter.
Calling will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
Private family services will be held on Saturday with Rev. Gary Lewis of the First United Methodist Church officiating and burial in Oaklawn cemetery in Ossian.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.
(Notice dated August 12, 2004)

Floyd A. Runyon, 73
Retired after 46 years of service at Franklin Electric Co., . Floyd A. Runyon, 73, of Bluffton, died suddenly at 1:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at his residence.
Mr. Runyon retired from Franklin Electric’s engineering department in 1995 after 46 years of service. A 1949 graduate of Lancaster High School, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict with the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of IOOF, American Legion Post 111 and the First United Methodist Church.
He also was a member and the original president of the Bluffton Bowling Hall of Fame and a past president of the local bowling league. He was a longstanding member of the Parlor City Country Club and was an avid golfer, fisherman and bowler. He also coached baseball leagues in Bluffton for 12 years and vacationed with his family yearly in Minnesota.
Born Jan. 16, 1931 in Southey, Saskatchewan, Canada to Alton T. and Stella Soli Runyon, his marriage on Jan. 22, 1955 in Bluffton was to the former Evelyn J. Messick, who survives. He had been a resident of Wells County since 1943.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dave (Vikki) Booth of Bluffton; three sons, David Runyon of Decatur and Patrick and Daniel Runyon, both of Bluffton; a sister, Vivian Andrews of Bluffton; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Milholland.
Calling will be at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating and burial in Greenwood cemetery at Linn Grove. Military honors will be performed by the American Legion Post 111 of Bluffton at the cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
(Notice dated August 14, 2004)

Richard D. Walker, 64
A native of Ossian, Richard D. Walker, 64, died Saturday, Aug. 7 at Lawnwood Memorial Hospital in Fort Pierce, Fla. Mr. Walker had been a resident of Fort Pierce since 1985, coming from Fort Wayne.
Prior to his retirement and disability, he was director of the radiology department and chief technician at Lutheran Hospital.
Survivors include two daughters, Melinda Doehrman of Brownsburg and Tami Jo Krumma of Fort Wayne; a foster son, Larry Lambert of Fort Pierce; his mother, Wilma G. Templin of Fort Pierce; a sister, Jacqui Goshorn of Ossian; a step-brother, Robert E. Templin of Scottsdale, Ariz., a step sister, Carol Hierman of Cedar Grove, N.C., and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Darwin A. Walker.
He was of the Lutheran faith, Missouri Synod. Memorials may be made to the Ossian Methodist Church or Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Pierce.
(Notice dated August 14, 2004)

Roland N. Hisner, 84
A lifelong farmer and retired from Rea Wire after 37 years of service, Rowland N. Hisner, 84, of Allen County died Thursday, Aug. 12 at his residence. A veteran of World War II with the U., S. Army, he was a member of Nine Mile United Methodist Church and the Rea Wire 25-Year Club.
Born Nov. 23, 1919 in Hoagland, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth M. Hisner; a daughter, Marsha K. Hisner of Fort Wayne; a son, Rick L. Hisner of Ossian; two brothers, Gerald Hisner of Hoagland and Parnell Hisner of Monroeville; three granddaughters and one great granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steven M. Hisner, a brother, Gordon Hisner, and a sister, Marvene Hisner.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Nine Mile United Methodist Church. Calling will be Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, Fort Wayne, and one hour before the funeral at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Maple Lawn Nine Mile cemetery.
(Notice dated August 14, 2004)

Merlin D. “Doc” Studebaker, 80
A native of Wells County, Merlin D. “Doc” Studebaker, 80, of Logansport, died Friday, Aug. 13 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.
Born Aug. 28, 1923 in Uniondale to Clay A. and L. Etta Wert Studebaker, his marriage on Sept. 23, 1945 in Logansport was to the former Patricia A. Noonan, who survives.
He was a former co-owner of Studebaker Construction Co., and Cass County Stone, Inc. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne; Mizpah Temple of Fort Wayne; Logansport Shrine Club, VFW Post 3790 and American Legion Post 60. A veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II he was a 1941 graduate of Union Center High School in Wells County.
In addition to the wife, other survivors include a daughter, Connie Hallam of Logansport; a brother, Richard E. “Tink” Studebaker of Logansport; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Lutheran Church in Logansport with calling to be Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Gundrum Funeral Home in Logansport. Calling also on Monday at the church one hour prior to services. There will be a Masonic Service Sunday at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Shriners Walk By.
Preferred memorials to the church or the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
(Notice dated August 14, 2004)

Larry G. McDonald, 54
Larry G. McDonald, 54, Bluffton, died at 9:52 p.m. Friday, August 13 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
A native and life long resident of Bluffton, he was born March 25, 1950.
A 1968 graduate of Bluffton High School, he worked in the ice room at Bluffton Rubber Co.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Wible Fox of Bluffton; a son, Tyson McDonald of Bluffton; two daughters, Trena McDonald of Fort Wayne and Jade Marie McDonald of Decatur; three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Jane) Harris and Mrs. Bill (Bekkee) Barkdull, both of Bluffton and Suzie Dicky of Decatur; a brother, William “Dink” Fox of Bluffton; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene McDonald.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton with Rev. Dan York officiating. Calling hours are today from 2 to 8 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Six Mile cemetery. Preferred memorials to the family.
(Notice dated August 16, 2004)

Billy R. Wafford, 69
Services for Billy R. “Wild Bill” Wafford, 69, of Bluffton, will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel. He died at 7:26 a.m. Sunday, August 15 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born in Benedict, Va. on June 3, 1935 to Julian and Gracie Lands Wafford, he married Dianne Jones on April 22, 1973 in Bluffton; she survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a carpenter and construction worker. He attended the Gilead Church.
Other survivors include two sons, Billy Ray Wafford, Jr. of Bluffton and Pastor Richard W. Wafford of Pennville, who will officiate at the service; a daughter, Ashley Wafford of Bluffton; four sisters, Edith Spacey and Wilma Kiser, both of Bluffton, Mamie Speers of Tenn. and Mary Speers of Washington; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Calling hours are Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in the Mossburg cemetery in Liberty Center with graveside rites by the American Legion.
(Notice dated August 16, 2004)

Carl A. Johnson, 81
A former resident of Yoder, Carl A. Johnson, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Aug. 14 at Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Yoder on Feb. 12, 1923 to Alfred and Edith Counselor Johnson, he was a steelworker and welder for G.E., retiring in 1985. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the New Haven American Legion and a retired member of the I.U.E. Electrical Workers.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas C. Johnson of Orland and Stephen A. Johnson of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Barbara Bontempo of Fort Wayne; a step son, Arthur Ginter of Harrod, Ohio; two sisters, Dorothy Patten of Ossian and Norma Snyder of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Robert Johnson of Hamilton, and Raymond and Merle Johnson, both of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a devoted friend, Betty Sizemore of Yoder.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; a step son, Frances Ginter; a brother, Arlon Johnson; a sister, Mary Dowty; and one grandson.
Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Elzey Patterson Rodak Funeral Home in Ossian, with calling there Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside military rites will be performed by the New Haven American Legion. Burial will be in Oak Lawn cemetery in Ossian. Preferred memorials to Parkinson disease research.
(Notice dated August 16, 2004)

Harvey D. Schwartz, 60
A former co-owner of Swiss Maid Bakery, and D.L. Schwartz Blacksmith Shop, Harvey D. Schwartz, 60, of rural Berne, died Saturday, Aug. 14 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Schwartz cemetery at Monroe.
Calling today until 8 p.m. at the residence, located at 2198 South, U.S. 27.
(Notice dated August 16, 2004)

Robert D. Blocker, 79
A 1943 graduate of Rockcreek High School, Robert D. Blocker, 79, of Huntington, died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born Feb. 9, 1925 to Lester and Edith Kleinknight Blocker, his marriage to the former Pauline Keefer took place Sept. 17, 1949. She survives. He was the owner of Blocker Blue Flame in Huntington which was later consolidated into Blocker Ag Service. He retired after 38 years of service to the business.
A member of the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, Mr. Blocker was a WWII Air Force veteran, a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Evening Exchange Club, and the South Side Business Association. Surviving are sons Dennis, Darrell, David and Daniel, all of Huntington; daughter Mrs. Joseph (Diana) McGinty of Winter Springs, Fla., a brother, Jim, of Palm Harbour Fla.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A sister, Alice McClure, preceded him in death.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, with recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Ron Rieder officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Memorials are to be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
(Notice dated August 17, 2004)

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