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Tom E. Boyer
September 13, 1932 - May 25, 2002
Lifetime Marshall County and longtime Bremen resident, Tom E. Boyer, 69, has died following an illness, at his residence, at 5:50 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2002. He died in the loving care of his family with the support of the Marshall County Hospice.
Born on Sept. 13, 1932, in Akron, Ind., Tom was the son of Everett E. and Margaret Kulscar Boyer. He graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1950.
He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to 1955.
On June 26, 1955, Tom and Carol A. Birkey were married in Bremen.
Tom retired from the South Bend Tribune in 1991 after 35 years of service. His position at retirement was that of a composing room foreman.
An avid sports enthusiast, he and his family, enjoyed 25 years of fishing in Ludington , Mich. His family, particularly his grandchildren, were the blessings of his life. He was a loyal supporter at their many school and athletic events.
A volunteer with the Bremen Meals on Wheels program, Tom interacted with all generations. His tastes were simple and quietly served those in need.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Carol, and their three loving daughters and their families.
They include; Lori L. and Larry K. Verhaeghe, Bremen, and their three children: Ben and Courtney Verhaeghe, Dustin Verhaeghe and his fiancee Shannon Wagler and Meghan (Verhaeghe) and John Strang and their daughter, Tom’s great-granddaughter, Madison Strang.
Amy B. and Brian J. Lechlitner, Bremen, and their daughters, Brittany and Lindsey Lechlitner.
Kristi A. and Paul T. Harris, Leesburg, with Shaila and Breanne Howard.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William Boyer and a sister, Willowdean Krivanek.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 , from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. , Plymouth , Ind. , and for one hour prior to services on Wednesday in the church.
The funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 , in the Nappanee Missionary Church , 28061 CR 50, where Tom attended worship services. Pastors Norm Reimer and Dave McGee will officiate. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery
, Bremen .
Memorial gifts may be made to the CARE Foundation, Inc., for construction of a facility for Cancer Treatment Center patients and their families needing overnight lodging during treatment. Donations may also be made to the Nappanee Missionary Church, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Floyd E. Burkett
April 21, 1906 - July 8, 2001
A proud pioneer of the telecommunications industry and a lifetime resident of the Plymouth area, Floyd E. Burkett, 95, who lived for the past 71 years at 612 E. LaPorte St., Plymouth, has died.
In failing health for the past two years, Floyd died at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Millers Merry Manor, Plymouth, where he had been a resident for just over a year.
Born in Culver, Ind., the son of George and Pearl Wolfe Burkett, on April 21, 1906, Floyd attended grammar school in Burr Oak and was a member of the West High School class of 1924.
On June 28, 1930, in Plymouth, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary I. Welborn, his bride of 71 years.
Floyd was considered to be an authority on the history of northern Indiana telephones by everyone in the business.
He could fix anything. He said he started at the bottom of the business. As a “squeak” or groundsman, he dug postholes and set poles by hand. His first job was to string a line of eight copper wires from Warsaw to Knox.
Floyd started moving up; climbing the poles as a linesman and cable splicer.
During World War II, Floyd was in a profession vital to the welfare of the country and was exempt from service. United Telephone went to war. They handled, among other things, the Western Union.
Floyd was District Manager and Traffic Engineer for United Telephone for 42 years, retiring in 1969.
He has always kept busy, doing his own yard work and, with the neighbor’s help, took care of the snow until just a few years ago.
He enjoyed deer hunting in Montana and traveling to Canada each year for fishing trips until his age of 92. He taught each of his great-grandchildren how to fish. The Burketts spent many winters in Texas and then Florida.
Floyd had a great interest in his family and his church. A lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren, most of his years at the Plymouth church, where he was a former trustee and member of the Loyal Builder’s Class.
A past president of the Plymouth Lion’s Club, he was a life member and past president of the Independent Telephone Pioneers and a life member of the National Association of Independent Telephone Pioneers. He was also a life member of the Marshall County Historical Society and for twenty years, a Plymouth Fire Department volunteer.
Floyd is survived by his devoted wife, Mary, and by their two daughters and their families: Joyce E. and Frank Howard, Plymouth and children: Debbie Caudell, Springville, Ind., and Susan Wendel, Plymouth. Daughter Carol A. Magoon-Blane, her husband Mark of Indianapolis, Ind. and her children: Julie Desaulniers, Manitoulin Island, Canada, Bonnie Helton, Indianapolis, Maggie Magoon, Athens, Ohio, Ryan Magoon, and Andrew Magoon, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Eleven great-grandchildren also survive along with a sister, Rachel Wenino, Plymouth.
Floyd was preceded in death by his a brother, Clarence Burkett.
Friends may visit with the family to celebrate the life of Floyd Burkett on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Visitation will be continued for one hour prior to the service at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St., on Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dave Kerkove, pastor of the church, will officiate.
Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts in Floyd’s memory may be made to the church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Carlos E. Kelly Jr.
March 4, 1934 - October 11, 2001
Carlos E. “Skeeter” Kelly, Jr., 67, 2048 W. County Line Road, Walkerton, a lifetime Marshall County area resident, was taken ill at home on Wednesday and died of an apparent heart attack at 5:54 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2001, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
Skeeter was born in South Bend, on March 4, 1934, the son of Carlos P. and Gertrude Van Lue Kelly. He graduated from North Liberty High School with the class of 1952 and served with the United States Army in Korea.
On July 1, 1968, in Walkerton, he and his wife, Dorothy L. Madison, were married.
Skeeter was a highly regarded employee of Modine Manufacturing in LaPorte. He retired as a supervisor in 1995, after 31 years of service.
He admired vintage cars and guns and enjoyed watching TV. He loved people: especially children and took the time to get to know them. Outspoken, he was a man of great good humor and was known for his camaraderie.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1954, North Liberty and American Legion #189, Walkerton, where he served as a Vice-Commander. In Plymouth, he was a Second Counselor of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.
Skeeter is survived by his spouse, Dorothy, and by several children and step-children. Skeeter is also survived by his mother, Gertrude Singleton, New Carlisle, Ind.
His two daughters are Vicky and Richard Stepien, Niles, Mich., and Judy and Greg Nifong, Elkhart. A son, Terry and Cindy Moon of Houston, Texas, also survives.
Step-daughter Dina L. and Tim, Brooks, Bourbon, and two step-sons, Kent V. Upchurch, and John J. and Jennifer Upchurch, all of Indianapolis, survive as well. Four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive together with three sisters and a brother. They are: Lou Ann and Art LaBere, Bridgeview, Ill., Patty and Hal Baker, South Bend, Ind., and Debbie Singleton, Terre Haute, Ind.
A brother, Gene and Carol Kelly, of Myrtle Beach, N. Carolina, also survives Skeeter’s death.
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, October 14, 2001, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2001, in the funeral home. President Don Brincefield of the Plymouth Church of Latter Day Saints will officiate.
The VFW Post 1954 and the American Legion Post 189 will provide military graveside honors at Porter Rae Cemetery, North Liberty, where Skeeter will be buried.
ADALINE MARIE CARLSON
July 30, 1913 - March 28, 2002
Adaline Marie “Aunt Addie” Carlson, 88, 1015 Blue Stone Court, Ft. Wayne, formerly of Plymouth died at 12:50a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2002 at Select Specialty Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Born July 30, 1913 in Craigville , IN , she was the daughter of Daniel U. Gerber and Frances Alice Reimschisel Gerber. Adaline attended Craigville schools.
She was married to Albert Carlson on September 24, 1936 in Chicago , IL , who survives.
Adaline had worked at Swanson Hatchery for a while as well as for Menser Industries of Plymouth, retiring from Menser's in 1979.
“Aunt Addie,” as many referred to her, enjoyed canning vegetables, baking cookies and coffeecakes and sharing these treats along with a cup of coffee with friends. She loved tending to her flower garden and eating ice cream but most of all she cherished time spent with her family and grandchildren. She was a long-time devoted member of the Immanual Lutheran Church of Donaldson.
Adaline is survived by her husband, Albert, a son, Max E. Gerber of Los Angeles, CA, two daughters, Sandra M. and William Dunn of Columibia, Maryland, Joyce A. and Curtis Hite-Moore of Ft. Wayne, Five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great, great-granddaughter.
Preceding her in death were her parents, a son, Carl Albert Carlson, five brothers, Ezra, Perry, Edward, Eli, and George and four sisters, Ruth, Catherine, Aldine, and Amanda.
Friends visited with the family on Monday, April 1, 2002 , from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St. Plymouth and one hour prior to funeral services which were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Donaldson at 6835 Union Road, Donaldson with Rev. Brian Deckinger officiating.
Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
, Donaldson.
Memorial gifts in Adaline’s memory may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Donaldson or The Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
ALBERT CARLSON
September 24, 1907- May 10, 2002
Albert Carlson, 94, a longtime Donaldson area resident and farmer, died at 5:35 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2002 , in Renaissance Village Retirement Center , Ft. Wayne , Ind. , where he has resided since February of this year.
A native of Bokon, Sweden, near Ronneby; Albert was born the youngest of five children, on Sept. 24, 1907, the son of Karl Johan and Olivia Anna Pearson Karlsson. His family were potato farmers, as they remain yet today. Albert moved to the United States in 1927.
On Sept. 24, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., Albert and Adaline Marie Gerber were married. Adaline died, six weeks ago, on March 28, 2002.
Albert worked many years as a carpenter in Chicago and the South Bend area, he retired as a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local #413. He did the finishing work at the family home in Donaldson.
He began farming in 1943, using ‘horse’ power before obtaining a tractor. Albert once said; “I would listen for the corn to grow.” He enjoyed farm animals and over the years he raised them all; including the usual dogs and cats.
Always a hard worker; rain or shine, from early morning till late at night. Following his retirement, Albert was there with helping hands, he was known to tinker, do a little work, visit, do a little more work and visit some more, endearing him to family and friends. He never knew a stranger.
He loved his church, Immanuel Lutheran, Donaldson, his family and, especially, his sweet Adaline of more than 66 years.
Albert is survived by a son, Max E. Gerber, Los Angeles, Calif., and two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra M. and William Dunn, Columbia, Maryland, and Joyce A. Hite-Moore, and her husband Curtis of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter also survive.
Those surviving in Sweden are: Astrid Ahstrom, nephews; Bertal Mauritson and Roland Karlsson, who resides on the family farm, and nieces; Gota Abramson and Vega Hogstrom and their families.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, a son, Carl Albert Carlson and a brother; Henrik and three sisters; Beda, Hildagard and Signe.
Friends are invited to come to celebrate Albert’s life with his family on Monday, May 13, 2002 , from 4 to 8 p.m. , in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. , Plymouth , and for one hour prior to services in the church on Tuesday.
The funeral services on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 , will be at 11 a.m. in the Immanuel Lutheran Church , 6835 Union Road , Donaldson. The Rev. Brian Deckinger, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial gifts in Albert’s memory may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church , Donaldson or the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
