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Maryann Ames
Feb. 22, 1942 - June 29, 1999
Maryann Ames, 57, of Silver Lane, South Bend, Ind., died at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, South Bend.
Maryann was born on Feb. 22, 1942, in South Bend, to Vincent and Nettie (Kuberski) Leodanski.
On Aug. 27, 1983, in South Bend, she married
Ernest Ames. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; a son, Lars (Lori) Wallace, Jr., of Mishawaka, Ind.; a granddaughter, Rachel Wallace of Mishawaka; her mother, Nettie Leodanski of South Bend; four sisters, Virginia (Frank) Tirotta and Joanne Weaver of South Bend, Josephine (Dick) White of Osceola, Ind., and Viola Ernsberger of Elkhart, Ind.; and by a brother, Vince Leodanski of South Bend.
Maryann worked at On - Line Data in South Bend. She was a member of American Legion Post 357 Ladies Auxiliary, the Eagles and Z.B. Falcons. She had also received a five - year plate for selling Avon.
Funeral services for Maryann Ames will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 2, at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 1, at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Maryann Ames may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Robert L. Franklin
May 4, 1930 - June 17, 1999
Dr. Robert L. Franklin, 69, was born on May 4, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., and died on June 17, 1999, in Beverly Shores, Ind. His parents were Benjamin and Tillie Franklin.
On July 9, 1953, he married
Kay Glickman. He was educated at the University of Chicago where he received a bachelor's degree in liberal studies in 1949. He earned his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1961.
Dr. Franklin is survived by his children, Peter, Karen and Jennifer; his brother, Gerald; and by his grandchildren, Emily, Sofia and Gabriel. He is also survived by his companion, Kathleen Biddick.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kay Franklin Commemorative Fund; or to the Unity Foundation of LaPorte County, Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46361 - 0527.
A memorial will be held in Beverly Shores on Aug. 21st, time and place to be announced.
Enid E. Hoehn
April 1, 1910 - June 29, 1999
Enid Elizabeth (Pyle) Hoehn, 89, of Yankee Street, Edwardsburg, Mich., died at 12:56 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, in Mitchell's Home Care Center in South Bend, Ind.
She was born on April 1, 1910, in Witt, Ill., to Walter and Mary (Fox) Pyle, who preceded her in death, and moved to South Bend in 1947 after coming from Armada, Mich.
On May 14, 1936, in Collinsville, Ill., she married
M.R. "Chub" Hoehn, who survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" (Ken) Plantz of LaPorte, Ind., and Susan (Richard) Sullivan of Edwards - burg; a son, Charles R. (Pam) Hoehn of Beecher, Ill.; and by 11 grandchildren and 13 great - grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon (South Bend time) on Friday, July 2, in the Hickey Funeral Home, 17131 Cleveland Road.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services in the funeral home on Friday. Burial will follow at Highland cemetery.
Andrew J. Migas
Oct. 15, 1946 - June 29, 1999
Andrew J. "Andy" Migas, 52, of Bay Hill Drive in South Bend, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, June 29, in his residence.
He was born on Oct. 15, 1946, to Ches - ter and Zeno - bia (Orszulak) Migas in South Bend, and was a lifetime resident. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Migas.
After graduating from Saint Joseph High School in 1964, he entered the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Texas and Japan.
On May 13, 1967, he married
Patricia L. Rozek in Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Bend. She survives. He is also survived by two sons, Joseph A. (Stephanie) Migas of Granger, Ind., and Dennis A. Migas of Las Vegas, Nev.; his mother, Zenobia Migas of South Bend; two sisters, Joyce A. Migas of Mishawaka, Ind., and Kathy E. (Paul R.) Chapman of Indianapolis, Ind.; and by a brother, John C. Migas of South Bend.
Andy was employed by Auto Owners Insurance Company for 26 years. He was the claims manager of the Mishawaka office. He was an avid sports fan who loved Notre Dame football and playing golf. He was a member of the South Bend Adjusters Association.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, with Rev. Anthony V. Szakaly, C.S.C., officiating. Cremation will follow. Entombment will take place in Highland cemetery at a later date.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 2, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Millhouse, 25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, IN 46614.
Olivia J. Peterson
Dec. 13, 1916 - June 29, 1999
Olivia J. Peterson, 82, of Shanower Drive, Mishawaka, Ind., died at 7:57 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, in St. Joseph Community Hospital.
She was born in Glen Park, Ind., and had lived in this area most of her life. Olivia was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Jessie (Ballard) Lambert; three brothers, Wayne, James and Warren Lambert; and by a sister, Mildred Lambert.
She retired in 1983 from Cardinal Nursing Home as activity director after 12 years of service. Olivia attended the Willow Creek United Methodist Church, was active with Camp Fire Girls, and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by three sons, Frank J. (Dorothy) of Portage, Ind., Robert A. (Kathryn) of Ashland, Ore., and Gregory (Sammie) of Colleyville, Texas; three grandchildren, Kellie, Ryan and Galen; one great - grandchild, Kristen; a sister, Elsa Luber of Biloxi, Miss.; a brother, Charles R. Lambert of Nevis, Minn.; two former daughters - in - law, Debra Tipple of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Barbara Wright of Hawaii; and by many other relatives in the immediate area.
Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 2, in the Mausoleum at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Ind.
Arrangements are being handled by the Bubb Funeral Chapel North.
Duane K. Wentz
Sept. 23, 1954 - June 28, 1999
Mr. Duane Keith Wentz, 44, of Marion Street, Niles, Mich., died at 2 a.m. on Monday, June 28, at his home. His death was unexpected but of natural causes, and was discovered Monday afternoon when his friend, Beverly Jacobs, came to visit him at his home.
Mr. Wentz was born on Sept. 23, 1954, in Niles, to Rayburn Richard and Lorraine Anna (Nelson) Wentz, lived in Niles all of his life, and graduated from Brandywine High School, Niles. He was a former employee of Niles Precision Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Rayburn R. Wentz in 1988.
As a young man Duane was diagnosed with a form of diabetes, the treatment of which he managed for 25 years. In January 1997 he had surgery for a malignant brain tumor which, with follow - up therapy, was in remission. In spite of these threats to his health he chose an active lifestyle, and had recently hosted some of his nephews to a tubing trip on Dowagiac Creek.
He enjoyed caring for his pets and fishing, and had become proficient at playing pool. He was well - known for his love of music, and always had a radio or recording playing. He also read music journals to help increase his music knowledge and appreciation.
Surviving family include his mother, Lorraine A. Wentz of Mishawaka, Ind.; his companion, Beverly Jacobs of Niles; a brother, Collin Wentz of Niles; two sisters, Gail Crocker of Niles and Penny Spiak of Elkhart, Ind.; and by six nephews and two nieces.
Funeral services for Duane K. Wentz will be at 1 p.m. today, July 1, at the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with the Rev. Arnold O. Schaap of Edwardsburg, Mich., officiating. Committal services will follow at Silverbrook cemetery, Niles.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Wentz may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Berrien County Cancer Service.
Arden F. Aumack
May 21, 1926 - Oct. 16, 1998
ELKHART - Arden F. Aumack, 72, of 26103 North Shore Drive, died Friday in Elkhart General Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Armstrong of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a son, Thomas of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and a brother, Ferris Jr. of Three Rivers. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hartzler - Gutermuth - Inman Funeral Home, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Gladys E. Cains
Feb. 3, 1907 - Oct. 16, 1998
LAPORTE - - Gladys E. Cains, 91, of 0996 W. Spring Creek Trail, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday in Countryside Place Nursing Home. Survivors include two sons, Robert F. of LaPorte and Carl of Sibley, Ill. Private family services will be Tuesday in Haverstock Funeral Home.
Alma M. Dies
Sept. 3, 1922 - Oct. 18, 1998
BUCHANAN - Alma Mary Dies, 76, of 715 Roe St., died Sunday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Survivors include her husband, Jacob; a daughter, Jacqueline Wilson of Buchanan; a son, Larry of Buchanan; six sisters, Esther Scriven of California, Violet Shafer and Florence Frizler, both of Colorado, Helen Dies of New Carlisle, Lucille Amen of Chicago and Marlene Kubal of Minnesota; and six brothers, Jenry, Alvin, Victor, Leland, Jerry and Donald Amen, all of Colorado. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Hoven Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Albert A. Lambert
March 27, 1944 - Oct. 17, 1998
PLYMOUTH - - Albert A. Lambert, 54, of 1013 Nutmeg Road, died Saturday in his home of natural causes. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte A. (Shelton). Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday.
Kenneth P. Stout
April 7, 1920 - Oct. 17, 1998
HAMLET - Kenneth P. Stout, 78, of 813 E. Country Road 860 South, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; four daughters, Loretta Ake of LaPorte, Becky Fisk of Hamlet, Barbara Kronewitter of Salt Lake City and Sussie Nehl of Union Mills; four sons, Blake of Kingsford Heights, Brad of Austin, Minn., Paul R. Sr. of Hamlet and Randy of Union Mills; four sisters, Eva Dothager of Greenville, Ill., Frances Kleift of Stillwell, Marlyn Olson of Rockford, Ill., and Donna Strehler of Valparaiso; and two brothers, George of Porter and Melvin of Colorado. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Haverstock Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until services Wednesday.
Leah R. Swank
Jan. 26, 1912 - Oct. 17, 1998
BREMEN - Leah R. Swank, 86, of Breman Manor, died Saturday in Bremen Health Care Center. Survivors include two brothers, Fred Traub of Bremen and Raymond Traub of South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mishler Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Max H. Villwock
Aug. 22, 1915 - Sept. 30, 1998
NILES - Max Herman Villwock, 83, of Alamo, Texas, formerly of Niles, died Sept. 30 in Las Palmas Nursing Home, McAllen, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae (Vahl); a son, Richard M. of South Bend; two sisters, Martha Villwock of Berrien Springs and Laura Gold of Niles; and two brothers, Albert and Lester, both of Niles. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel. There will be no visitation. Halbritter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Carl W. Albertsen
May 1, 1928 - Oct. 17, 1998
WALKERTON - Carl W. Albertsen, 70, of 33301 Van Nuys Road, died Saturday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; four daughters, Anita Green of Elkhart, Amy Thorne of Powder Springs, Ga., Alma Stone of Washburn, Wis., and Angela Albertsen of Clinton, Ind.; two sons, Sidney of Walkerton and Leslie of Lacey, Wash.; a sister, Doris Albertsen of Union Mills; and a brother, Alvin of Union Mills. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, where friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until services Thursday.
Eugene L. Hosford
Nov. 8, 1927 - Oct. 17, 1998
GRANGER - Eugene L. "Gene" Hosford, 70, of Brick Road, died Saturday in St. Joseph's Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine (Waslicki); a daughter, Lori Hosford of Granger; a son, Alan of Granger; and a brother, Aaron. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
