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James C. Loder
Marion - 1949-2002
James C. Loder, 53, of Marion, a Vietnam War Army veteran, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at home.
The Marion native was a member of American Legion Post 95 in Jonesboro and a 1967 graduate of Mississinewa High School in Gas City. Surviving is a son, J.D. Gilbert of Jonesboro. His parents, Lavern C. and Erma M., preceded him in death. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington, with calling from 9 a.m. until services. Burial will be at Lancaster cemetery, Huntington County. Memorials are to Genesis Foundation for Disabled Veterans.
Information provided by Myers Funeral Home, Huntington, 1-260-356-2400.
Junior Devon Iden
Kimmell - 1923-2002
Junior Devon Iden, 78, of Kimmell, who was a self-employed farmer, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at Oak Leaf Village Nursing Center of Ligonier. The Kimmell native was a member of Broadway Christian Church and past Noble County farmer of the year. He enjoyed traveling. Surviving are his wife, Gloria; daughters Becky Miller of Elkhart, Linda Barhydt of Goshen and Trudy White of Titusville, Fla.; a son, Terry of Kimmell; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, with calling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Sparta cemetery. Memorials are to the church or Gideons International.
Information provided by Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, 260-693-2290
Susan LaDial Breading
Warsaw - 1913- 2002
Susan LaDial Breading, 88, of Warsaw, chairwoman of the nursing committee of the American Red Cross, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
The Marion native was co-owner of Lake City Wholesale, a member of First United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary and a Gray Lady for the American Red Cross. Surviving are a son, Tom of Warsaw; and a granddaughter. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery, Warsaw. Memorials are to the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary and Kosciusko County Red Cross.
Information provided by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, 574-267-7123
Helen Eileen Warble
Syracuse - 1910-2002
Helen Eileen Warble, 92, of Syracuse, a former member of North Webster Fireman's Auxiliary Bowling team, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at Goshen General Hospital. The Peru native was a homemaker, had worked for Essex in Ligonier and was formerly of North Webster. Surviving are a daughter, Joann Harrison of Syracuse; a son, George of Pierceton; sisters Imogene Menzie of North Webster and Jean Davis of Ligonier; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, a daughter and three brothers. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse, with calling one hour before services and also from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at North Webster cemetery. Memorials are to North Webster Fire Department.
Information provided by Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse, 1-574-457-3144.
Vivian L. Platt
Pennville - 1918-2002
Vivian L. Platt, 84, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Miller's Merry Manor in Dunkirk.
The Rosie, Ark., native worked at Sheller Globe for many years and attended Sugar Grove Church of the Nazarene, Jay County. Surviving are daughters Karen McFarland, Phyllis Platt and Terry Phillips, all of Pennville, and Sharon Brown of Portland; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Roy W., preceded her in death. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, Montpelier, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Pennville IOOF cemetery. Memorials are to Riley Hospital for Children or James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association.
Information provided by Glancy Funeral Homes - Walker Chapel, Montpelier, 1-765-728-2414
Jackie Lee Brown
Ashley - 1941-2002
Jackie Lee Brown, 61, of Ashley, a member of Butler Eagles, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at home.
The Auburn native retired from International Harvester after 36 years of service in both Fort Wayne and Springfield, Ohio. He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of Loyal Order of Moose and Auburn American Legion. Surviving are daughters Tonya Bingham of Urbana, Ohio, and Jackie Slone of Angola; brothers Jerry and Joe, both of Butler, and Bob of Waterloo; sisters, Sally Mae Farmer of Garrett, Betty Lou Sutton of Michigan, Mary Ann McNamara of Ohio, Pat Patrick of Waterloo, Cindy Rowe of Auburn, Kathy Ferrell of Texas, and Joyce and Joan Brown, both of Avilla; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Services are at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, with calling from 6 p.m. until services. Burial will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Memorials are to donor's choice.
Information Provided by Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, 219-837-7061
Charles Gilford "Bus" Bennett
Columbia City - 1920-2002
Charles Gilford "Bus" Bennett, 82, of Columbia City, a lifelong farmer, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne.
The Wolf Lake native retired in 1999 from farming and had retired in 1982 from American Hoist in Fort Wayne after 15 years of service. He was formerly of Noble County, where he had farmed for 46 years. Surviving are his wife, Nila; sons Stephen of Huntington and Robert of Columbia City; a daughter, Karen Scott of Leesburg; a sister, Doris Wolfe of Larwill; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Christian Chapel cemetery, Merriam. Memorials are to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
Information provided by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, 1-260-244-7601.
Lola A. Gibson
Convoy, Ohio - 1910-2003
Lola A. Gibson, 92, of Convoy, Ohio, a member of Japonica Garden Club, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at Convoy Care Center.
The Wabash County, Ind., native was formerly of Fort Wayne. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are sons Edwin W. of Convoy and Gary L. of Bluffton, Ind.; a brother Edwin H. White of Sebring, Fla.; a sister, Joanna J. Ranck of LaFontaine, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Services are 10 a.m. March 8 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Convoy. There is no calling. Burial will be at Matlock cemetery, rural Wabash, Ind. Memorials are to the church Elevator Fund.
Information provided by Gearhart, Mack & Jurczyk Funeral Home, Convoy, Ohio, 1-419-749-4338.
Ginger K. Tackitt
Huntington - 1939-2003
Ginger K. Tackitt, 63, of Huntington, a founding member of Trinity United Methodist Church Preschool, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at home. The Huntington native had worked for the Huntington County Community Schools System in the administration office, for Huntington North High and Central Elementary schools and Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and taught kindergarten Sunday school classes. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Benjamin C.; daughters Jayne Tomlinson of Lagro and Joan Johnson of Huntington; her mother, Evelyn Ferrell of Huntington; a sister, Earlyne Kline of South Whitley; and three grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntington. Calling is one hour before services. Calling is also from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will be at South Whitley cemetery, South Whitley. Memorials are to the church Choir, church Preschool, Cancer Services of Huntington County or Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
Information provided by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, 1-260-356-1710.
Dorothy A. Mowery
Avilla - 1941-2003
Dorothy A. Mowery, 62, of Avilla, a member of the Gold Wing Motorcycle Association, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at home.
The Fremont native attended Bethel Christian Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn Baker of Avilla; her mother, Helen Powell of Kendallville; sisters Carolyn Kessler of Middlebury, Bonnie Powell of Kinderhook, Mich., and Connie Sparkman of Kendallville; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, and a son, Brian. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel Christian Baptist Church, Kendallville. Calling will be after 2 p.m. today with 7 p.m. services, all at the church. Burial will be at Orange cemetery, Brimfield. Memorials are to the family.
Information provided by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, 1-260-347-1653.
Jeff Young
Warsaw
Jeff Young, 95, of Warsaw, a retired dispatcher, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at home.
"He enjoyed bowling and walking." The Payne, Ohio, native retired in 1968 from ABC Coach Lines after 32 years of service and worked for D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home as a door greeter for 25 years. He was a member of First Christian Church, Old Fort Coin Club and Three Rivers Strollers. Surviving are sons John A. of Warsaw, James E. of Bend, Ore., and Robert S. of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M., six brothers and two sisters. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at Lehman cemetery, Payne, Ohio. Memorials are to the church or Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc.
Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave., 426-9494.
Dallas M. Theobald
Huntington - 1916-2003
Dallas M. Theobald, 86, of Huntington, manager of Buckey Elevator for several years, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, at Heritage of Huntington. The Madison County native was an area farmer, formerly of Andrews, and a 4-H leader for 25 years. He was a member of Andrews United Methodist Church and Lions Club, both of Andrews, and Amity Masonic Lodge 483. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; a son, J.D. of Andrews; daughters Carlene Jackson of Warren and Elaine Meyer of Fayetteville, Ark.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, LaMoine. Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Andrews Chapel, Andrews, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Riverside cemetery, Andrews. Memorials are to the Huntington County 4-H.
Information provided by Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Andrews Chapel, Andrews, 1-260-356-2720.
Cynthia L. Eyanson Strouse
Decatur - 1957-2003
Cynthia L. Eyanson Strouse, 45, of Decatur and formerly of Grapevine, Texas, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003. The Decatur native worked for Concentra Medical Centers as a medical office assistant until 2001. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose 1311 and National Leukemia Foundation. Surviving are daughters Dr. Jenelle E. Germany of Houston and Emily R. Strouse of Decatur; sisters Deborah A. Renner of Bluffton, Catherine J. Smitley of Monroe and Teresa E. Hammond of Decatur; and brothers Michael R. Eyanson of Berne, David T. Eyanson of Decatur and Jeffrey M. Eyanson of Pleasant Mills. Her parents, Theodore H. and Alice C. Eyanson, preceded her in death. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Calling is 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery, Decatur. Memorials are to the Education Fund for Emily Strouse.
Information provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, 1-260-724-9164.
Briannon Joelle Curless
Wabash - 1986-2003
Briannon Joelle Curless, 17, of Wabash, a junior at Southwood High School, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
The Marion native worked at the Carnegie Public Library, danced in the Wabash Valley Dance Theater for 10 years and was active in the L.I.F.E. Center. She was a member of the student council and Spanish Club, and active in Wabash Friends Church, its Youth Group and Leadership Team. Surviving are her father, C. Randall of Wabash; her mother, Christine Curless of Wabash; a brother, Ryan J. Curless of Wabash; grandparents Larry D. and Anne Curless and Jerry and Sandy Carter, all of Wabash; and a great-grandmother, Mary Keppel of Wabash. A grandmother, Marilyn Curless, preceded her in death. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Wabash Friends Church, Wabash, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Matlock cemetery, Wabash. Memorials are to Wabash L.I.F.E. Center or the church.
Information provided by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash, 1-260-563-8879.
Marjorie E. Perry
Poneto - 1929-2003
Marjorie E. Perry, 73, of Poneto, a lifelong resident of Wells County, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at home.
The Wells County native was a homemaker and had also worked for Franklin Electric Co. for 15 years. She was a member of Chester Center Christian Church and former member of South Liberty Christian Church, Wells County. Surviving are her husband, Warren W.; daughters Christina M. Fuksa of Bluffton and Sherri L. Miller of Poneto; a brother, Albert Surfus of Huntington; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, Montpelier, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Miller cemetery, Poneto.
Information provided by Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, Montpelier, 1-765-728-2414.
