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Luzetta M. Swantusch
Angola - 1910-2002
Luzetta M. Swantusch, 92, of Angola, who attended nursing school in Chicago, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
The Garrett native worked at Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola and attended Baylor University in Texas. Surviving is a sister, Barbara J. Blough of Brighton, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, a sister and three brothers. Burial and graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Cedar Creek cemetery in Garrett.
Information provided by Johnson-Klink Funeral Home, Angola, 1-260--665-2211.
Gilva E. Miller
Kimmell - 1924-2003
Gilva E. Miller, 78, of Kimmell, who enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at home.
The Kimmell native had worked for Wirk Garment in Ligonier for several years and for West Noble School Corp. as a custodian. She was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph F.; a son, David J. of Cromwell; daughters Billie S. Brown of Ligonier and Becky L. Hausbach of Goshen; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Sparta cemetery.
Information provided by Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, 1-260-894-3119.
Nannie H. Tope Adkins
Defiance, Ohio - 1926-2003
Nannie H. Tope Adkins, 76, of Defiance, Ohio, a private duty caregiver, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at Harborside.
"She loved quilting and scrapbooking, and enjoyed flowers." The Oak Hill native was also a homemaker and member of Old Regular Baptist Northern Little Dove Church in Pierceton, Ind. Surviving are her husband, Carl D.; sons Richard and Harold, both of Oakwood, Howard of MeleRose and Gregory of Cecil; daughters Karen Aldred and Carol Jeffery, both of Paulding, Sharon Newsome of Oakwood and Barbara Carlisle of Mark Center; sisters Doris Roach and Nova Lovett; 20 grandchildren; 30 stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 21 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Pleasant View cemetery. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by Harter & Son Funeral Home, Delphos, Ohio, 1-419-692-8055.
Ruby M. Morrow
Columbia City - 1912-2003
Ruby M. Morrow, 90, of Columbia City, a member of Faith Baptist Church, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at Heritage Park Care Center in Fort Wayne.
The Whitley County native retired in 1977 from Weatherhead Co. after 29 years of service. Surviving are a son, Carl W. Barnes of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Barbara Bridge of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H., a sister and a brother. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City, with calling from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Burial will be at Eberhard Lutheran cemetery, Columbia City. Memorials are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.
Information provided by DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City, 1-260-244-5122.
William D. "Bill" Rudig
Syracuse - 1943-2003
William D. "Bill" Rudig, 59, of Syracuse, a service account manager, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in Lombard, Ill.
The Wabash native worked for Carrier Corp. and was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 166. He was also a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ann; a son, Steven of Corunna; a daughter, Laurie Rudig of Austin, Texas; his mother, Marjorie Rudig of Logansport; a sister, Jane Burgess of Arlington, Texas; and one grandchild. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse. Burial will be at Ulrey cemetery, Silver Lake. Memorials are to Community Nursing Service Home Health-Illinois.
Information provided by Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, Syracuse, 1-574-457-3144.
Ernest Brown
Maryville, Tenn. - 1914-2003
Ernest Brown, 88, of Maryville, Tenn., and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in Maryville.
The Columbia, Tenn., native had worked for the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; daughters Edna Schaefer and Grace Moorefield, both of Fort Wayne; stepdaughters Jean, Gail and Kay, all of Maryville; a brother, Edgar of Columbia; a sister, Edith Rummage of Columbia; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred, a son, Ronald, and a stepson, George. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials are to Suburban Bethlehem School Building Fund or donor's choice.
Information provided by Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, 432-2508.
Berdena Bell Mohr Hutson
Bryan, Ohio - 1930-2003
Berdena Bell Mohr Hutson, 72, of Bryan, Ohio, a 1948 graduate of Antwerp High School, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at Community Hospital of Williams County.
The Defiance County native attended Grace United Methodist Church in Hicksville. Surviving are her husband, Harry; daughters Peggy and Penny Musser, both of Bryan; and a sister, Shari Davis of Alpena, Mich. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, with calling one hour before services and also from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at Maple Grove cemetery, Edgerton. Memorials are to donor's choice.
Information provided by Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville, Ohio, 1-419-542-8065.
Minnie B. Hewes
Archbold, Ohio - 1904-2003
Minnie B. Hewes, 98, of Archbold, Ohio, a Fort Wayne native, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home.
Surviving are a son, C.R. of Fort Myers, Fla.; a daughter, Maxine Martin of Archbold; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two step- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, a brother and a sister. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette, with calling from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Memorials are to Fayette Church of the Nazarene or Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home.
Information provided by Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette, Ohio, 1-419-237-2564.
Raymond M. Zelt
Fort Wayne - 1935-2002
Raymond M. Zelt, 66, of Fort Wayne, whose hobbies were gardening, carpentry and jigsaw puzzles, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Lutheran Hospital.
"He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and will be missed by many." The New Haven native retired in 2000 from John Yoder Inc. as carpenter. He was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 296 and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Delores M.; daughters Karen Patterson and Sandra Abouhalkah, both of Fort Wayne; a son, Bruce of Acworth, Ga.; sisters Vera Bleke and Edie Nevers, both of Fort Wayne, Doris Twigg of Ossian and Margie Heath of Indianapolis; a brother, Marvin of Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, with calling one hour before services and also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, all at the church. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, 747-3186.
Heaven Riley Swick
Fort Wayne
Infant Heaven Riley Swick, 2 months old, of Fort Wayne, a Fort Wayne native, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at home.
"Our tiny piece of heaven." Surviving are her father, James A. Swick of Fort Wayne; her mother, Michelle R. Osterman of Fort Wayne; a sister, Jessamyn Swick of Fort Wayne; grandparents David Osterman, Patricia Colvin, Robert Swick and Cathie Huston, all of Fort Wayne; and stepgrandparents Roberta Osterman and Bill Huston, both of Fort Wayne. Services are noon Monday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling from 10 a.m. until services. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to Heartland Hospice.
Information provided by Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, 432-2508.
Jack R. Mahlan
Fort Wayne
Jack R. Mahlan, 73, of Fort Wayne, a line foreman, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at home.
The Fort Wayne native had worked for City Light & Power and AEP from 1947 to 1991. He was a member/past president of IBEW Local 723 and enjoyed fishing, camping and golf. Surviving are his wife, Ruth E.; sons Kirk A. of Dillon, Colo., Christopher B. of Fort Wayne, Brian S. of Huntertown and Matthew D. of Hamilton; a daughter, Janet E. Mahlan of Fort Wayne; a brother, Donald R. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Marian Raupfer of Fort Wayne; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice or Cancer Services of Allen County.
Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.
Charles Lemler
Fort Wayne - 1921-2002
Charles Lemler, 80, of Fort Wayne, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Canterbury Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
The Bourbon native retired in 1979 from Browns Trucking in Wabash as truck driver. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Atwood and Warsaw American Legion Post 49. He served with 101st Airborne Division. Surviving are a sister, Frances Larimore of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L., a daughter and a brother. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, with calling from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Oakwood cemetery, Warsaw. Memorials are to Southern Care Hospice.
Information provided by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, 1-574-267-3104.
Helen "Berry" Hatala
Fort Wayne
Helen "Berry" Hatala, 94, of Fort Wayne, owner of The Music Center for 20 years, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Woodview Health Care Center.
"She was a loving and caring person who touched the hearts of many." The Williams County, Ohio, native had also worked with Allen County DFC as social worker for 14 years and also worked as an elementary school teacher. She was a member of XYZ Club, Fort Wayne Woman's Club, three social bridge groups and various square dance clubs. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Davis of New Haven; a granddaughter, Penny Lee of Greenwood; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour before services. Burial will be at Concordia cemetery Gardens. Memorials are to Praise Lutheran Church.
Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.
