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J.L. Whitehouse
June 18, 1915 - Sept. 15, 1998
MISHAWAKA - - J.L. Whitehouse, 83, of Countryside Place Nursing Home, died Tuesday in the nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Harrison of Middletown, Ind., and Darlene Whitehouse of South Bend; three sons, Floyd of Crown Point, Ind., Marvin of Anderson, Ind., and Ralph of Marrowbone, Ky.; and four brothers, Clarence of Stanford, Ky., Alfred and Stanley, both of Perryville, Ky., and Godbey of Danville, Ky. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Highland cemetery. There is no visitation. Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling arrangements.
Delima R. Fuller
March 14, 1913 - Nov. 22, 1998
Delima R. Fuller, 85, of 1638 Howard Street, Niles, Mich., died at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Lakeland Medical Center - Berrien Center, Mich.
She was born on March 14, 1913, in Linton, Ind., the daughter of Frank and Christina Sauer Krischak, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 23, 1939, in Niles, she married
Charles Henry Fuller, who also preceded her in death in 1968.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Billie McKie of Stevensville, Mich., and Theresa and Andrew Beiring of Fairborn, Ohio; two sons and their wives, Charles and Gwen Fuller of Niles, and James and Kathleen Fuller of Niles; three sisters, Dorothy Hoese of Niles, Mary Leighty of Indianapolis, Ind., and Catherine Warren of Indianapolis; and by 16 grandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren and five great - great - grandchildren.
Mrs. Fuller was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, Niles, and the St. Mark's Christian Mothers Association. She worked for the Simplicity Pattern Company, Niles, for several years, and retired from the Niles Community Schools in 1976 as a head cook.
A Mass will be said at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mark's Catholic Church by Father Joseph Koma, C.S.C.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Pifer - SMITH Funeral Home, where a Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark's Christian Mothers Association.
Cloyce H. Gunter
Sept. 1, 1919 - Nov. 22, 1998
Cloyce Harrison Gunter, 79, of Stratford Place in Elkhart, Ind., formerly of Mishawaka, Ind., died at 5:24 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Claypool, Ind., on Sept. 1, 1919, to Foster and Bessie (Frymire) Gunter. His mother preceded him in death in 1930 and his father in 1963. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence.
Mr. Gunter retired in 1982 as a shipping and receiving foreman from Bayer (formerly Miles) in Elkhart. He was a decorated World War II Army veteran, a member of the D.A.V., and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mishawaka.
He married
the former Ruby L. Bolin in Leesburg, Ind., on Oct. 3, 1941. She survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Nancy J. Curtis and her husband, Thomas A. Curtis of Elkhart; a grandson, Jeffrey W. Schwartz of Elkhart; a step - grandson, Ben Curtis of Indianapolis, Ind.; a sister, Melba Fawley of Leesburg; and by three brothers, Alton of Warsaw, Ind., Edward of Marcellus, Mich., and Gale of Elkhart.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Daniel Motto officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, to the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of donor's choice.
David L. Huffman
April 4, 1957 - Nov. 21, 1998
David L. Huffman, 41, of Naperville, Ill., died on Saturday, Nov. 21, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on April 4, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, to Mary Jo and Victor L. Huffman. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor L. Huffman.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Cathy Piha Huffman; two children, Jessica and Jack; his mother, Mary Jo Huffman of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Kathy of Dallas, Amy of Amarillo, Texas, and Susan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four brothers, Mike of Nashua, N.H., Tim, Richard and Steven, all of Dallas; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
David had played football for Notre Dame from 1975 to 1978, and was chosen for the 1977 championship team. He was an All - American in 1978. David played with the Minnesota Vikings for 11 seasons, and was in the United States Football League for two years.
He was an Eagle Scout, and had worked for several years in broadcasting for radio and TV in the Minnesota/St. Paul area. He was very active in charitable organization and activities, and was currently employed with the Harris Bank. David had been a resident of Naperville for 2 Þ years.
Services will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in the Friedrich - Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville. A 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff Road, Naperville.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. today at the Friedrich - Jones Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Children's Education, c/o Harris Bank, 1284 Rickert Drive, Naperville, IL 60540.
Kenneth Jacobs
April 27, 1929 - Nov. 23, 1998
Kenneth Jacobs, 69, residing on Dresden Drive, South Bend, Ind., passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at his home.
Mr. Jacobs formerly worked at Ball - Band in Mishawaka, Ind., Kraft Foods for 20 years, and formerly owned and operated Ken Jacobs Auto Mart in River Park, starting his business in 1960. Mr. Jacobs was also the owner and operator of the Mishawaka Auto Auction. He purchased that business in 1980 and decided to retire in 1997.
Mr. Jacobs was born on April 27, 1929, in Herrin, Ill., to the late Henry and Grace (Mitchell) Jacobs. He had resided in South Bend for most of his life.
On Aug. 12, 1950, in South Bend, he married
Martha Joan Kimmel, who survives.
He is also survived by four daughters, Sandra (Richard) Arndt of Cassopolis, Mich., Cynthia Ann (Michael) Kirila of Fort Wayne, Ind., Karen (Scott) Srmek of Niles, Mich., and Connie (Frank) Bate of Florenceville, Ga.; two sons, Gregory (Brenda) Jacobs of Mishawaka and Michael (Bonnie) Jacobs of New Carlisle, Ind.; and by 12 grandchildren and six great - grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. Rev. Ed Erskin, pastor of Northway Church of Christ in South Bend, will officiate. Burial and gravesite services will follow in Mount Pleasant cemetery, South Bend.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend.
Contributions in memory of Kenneth Jacobs may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Frances Kanczuzewski
April 18, 1894 - Nov. 22, 1998
Frances Kanczuzewski, 104, of South Bend, Ind., passed from this life on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, at Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
"MA," as she was known to everyone who knew her, was born in Kalisz, Poland, on April 18, 1894.
She sailed from Bremen, Germany, aboard the S. S. Kaiser Wilhelm II, and arrived in New York on May 13, 1911.
On April 27, 1913, she married
Walter Kanczuzewski in St. Joseph, Mich. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, William; and by two daughters, Lillian and Alice.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Kanczuzewski and Chester Kanczuzewski, both of South Bend; a grandson, William Kanczuzewski of South Bend; a granddaughter, Nancy Sharpe of Union, Mich. She has six great - grandchildren and five great - great - grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. The family will hold a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Hedwig parish of South Bend.
"We love you 'MA.' Our hearts are empty without you."
Phillip J. VanDenBerg, D.D.S.
Jan. 16, 1947 - Nov. 22, 1998
Phillip John VanDenBerg, D.D.S., 51, of 901 Weesaw Road, Niles, Mich., died suddenly at 8:01 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Lakeland Medical Center, Niles.
He was born on Jan. 16, 1947, at Kalamazoo, Mich., and had lived in Niles since 1975, coming from Detroit, Mich.
Dr. VanDenBerg was a Doctor of Dental Surgery in his own practice in Niles.
Dr. VanDenBerg was a 1965 graduate of Loy Norrix High School, Kalamazoo; a 1969 graduate of Kalamazoo College; a 1973 graduate of Wayne State University; a 1975 graduate of the University of Detroit; and was currently enrolled in the Masters of Business Administration program at the University of Notre Dame.
He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Lakeland Valley Dental Association.
He was a member of both the Noon and Breakfast Optimist Clubs, past president of the Noon Optimist Club, lieutenant governor and governor of the State of Michigan Optimists, former vice - president of the Optimists International, and was instrumental in the formation and growth of the Optimist Soccer League of Southwest Michigan which grew from 100 young people to a participation of approximately 1,800. He was also past president of the Park and Recreation Board, City of Niles. In addition to his dental practice he had recently purchased the Niles Racquet Club and renamed it the "Lakeland Racquet and Health Club."
On Jan. 20, 1968, at Kalamazoo, he married
the former Elizabeth A. Webster, who survives.
He is also survived by his daughters, Sarah (David) Glass of Richmond, Va., and Lauren VanDenBerg of Notre Dame, Ind.; a son, Tim VanDenBerg of Washington, D.C.; his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Max VanDenBerg of Kalamazoo; a brother, Allan VanDenBerg of Seabrook Island, S.C.; and by a sister, Julie Grausam of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Funeral services for Phillip John VanDenBerg, D.D.S., will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Niles, with the Reverend Nolan R. Williams of the church officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.
Contributions in memory of Dr. VanDenBerg may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church or to the Niles Community Library.
William E. Winter
Oct. 30, 1931 - Nov. 21, 1998
PLYMOUTH - William Edward Winter, 67, a noted area photographer and resident of Plymouth for 41 years, died, following an illness, at his residence, 1709 Westgate Ave., at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 1998.
Bill was born in Chicago, the son of William Charles and Margaret Murphy Winter, on October 30, 1931. He achieved first in his class in Mount Carmel Catholic High School in Chicago. On the diving team, he took second place in the City of Chicago swim meet.
On May 26, 1951, in Chicago, Bill and Joanne Knudson were married
.
He worked for two years in the freight yard of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Photography was in his genes. His grandfather had a studio in Berwyn, Illinois, and Bill started his photographic career going door - to - door selling coupons redeemable for portraits at the Baby Tots Studio. In 1957, the family moved to Plymouth.
He decided to start his own photography business. At first it was Little Bill's, after a period of time it became Bill Winter, photographer. He loved taking pictures of children: he had gobs of patience and the knack of making them smile. He'd put crazy things on top of his head, make strange noises and manage to delight his little subjects long enough to capture that special look on film.
Bill became interested in doing weddings and his reputation grew. He soon became one of the most popular wedding photographers of northern Indiana, sometimes traveling as far as Chicago to shoot a wedding.
He worked until a few months ago when ill health made it difficult to continue. He kept every negative from every photograph he had ever taken in his career.
Bill loved to play golf and fish. He was a member and past officer of the Moose Lodge #741, the VFW #1162, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Indiana Sheriffs' Association, the Knights of Columbus in Chicago, and the Lone Indians.
Bill is survived by his wife Joanne, two sons and a daughter. His sons are: William Joseph and spouse Ellen, and their children, Willie R. and Matthew D. Winter of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Daniel Edward and his wife Deborah Winter, and their sons, Benjamin R. and Mark D. of Valparaiso, Ind. His daughter is Theresa A. and Eugene Ley, and their children, Daniel P. and Emily W. Ley of Plymouth.
A brother, Jack and Lori Winter of Oaklawn, Illinois, and a sister, Carol Fitzgerald and her husband Robert of Long Beach, Indiana, also survive.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and an infant grandson, Andrew.
Friends of Bill and his family may visit together today from 2 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. A Rosary service will be held at 1:30 p.m. and Moose Memorial Rites will begin at 8 p.m.
The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at 11 a.m. in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, of which he was a member, at 612 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Father Anthony Gillespie will officiate. Interment will be in St. Michael's Catholic cemetery.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to Moose Heart or to the American Diabetes Association.
Jeanne R. Croteau
July 30, 1909 - Nov. 23, 1998
SOUTH BEND - Jeanne Regina Croteau, 89, of Marigold Way, died Monday in Healthwin Specialized Care of natural causes. Survivors include her husband, John T. There will be no visitation or services. The Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William St., is handling arrangements.
Anna R. Culver
July 17, 1907 - Nov. 23, 1998
WARSAW - Anna Ruth Culver, 91, of 600 N. Colfax St., died at 3:20 a.m. Monday in Miller's Merry Manor of natural causes. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the McHatton - Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, where friends may call from noon until time of services.
Pierre Decca
April 8, 1907 - Nov. 23, 1998
ELKHART - Pierre "Pete" Decca, 91, of 2100 E. Bristol St., died Monday in Elkhart General Hospital of natural causes. Survivors include his wife Leone. There will be no visitation. Services will be at a later date. The Hartzler - Gutermuth - Inman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Harold D. Flory
June 14, 1916 - Nov. 22, 1998
ARGOS - Harold Dean Flory, 82, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Argos, died Sunday in Hemet. Survivors include a sister, Mable Klingerman of Plymouth. Memorial services will be at a later date. The VanGilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, is handling arrangements.
Martha L. Foster
Sept. 14, 1925 - Nov. 23, 1998
MISHAWAKA - Martha L. Foster, 73, of 609 Tanglewood Lane, died Monday in Fountainview Place Nursing Home. Survivors include a sister, Leona Smith of Granger; and a brother, Clarence L. Garrett of Columbus, Ind. There will be no visitation. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mausoleum Chapel of St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. The Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling arrangements.
