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Catherine M. Griffith
Bradenton, Fla.
Catherine M. Griffith, 82, of Bradenton, Fla., and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Blake Medical Center.
The Yonkers, N.Y., native was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Frank G. III; a son, James of New Haven; a stepson, Frank G. IV of Andros Island, Bahamas; a brother, James Wilson of Yonkers, N.Y.; a sister, Margaret Spatta of Yonkers; two grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren. A son, Barry, preceded her in death. Arrangements are by Bradenton Funeral Home, Bradenton. Memorials are to Palma Sola Harbor Memorial Fund, 9410 Catalina Drive, Bradenton, FL 34210.
Information provided by the family.
Chester H. Glant Jr.
Warsaw - 1922-2002
Chester H. Glant Jr., 80, of Warsaw, a World War II Navy veteran, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at home.
The Warsaw native retired in 1992 from Sun Metal Products as tool and diemaker after 50 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. Surviving are his wife, Gloria G.; a daughter, Mary Ann Rice of Winona Lake; a son, James A. of Warsaw; sisters Joyce Zimmerman of New Ulm, Minn., and Mary Wigner of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, George Glant of Palm Harbor, Fla.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services with military honors by American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126 are 1 p.m. Tuesday at Oakwood cemetery. Memorials are to Riley Children's Hospital, C/O Telethon Ofc-Room 1715, 702 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202 or St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
Information provided by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, 1-574-267-3104.
Doris J. Krider
Larwill - 1931-2002
Doris J. Krider, 71, of Larwill and formerly of Florida and California, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.
The Whitley County native retired in 1986 from Precision Plastics after 18 years of service. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 65, Shrine Hillbilly Club 95 and was affiliated with Larwill United Methodist Church. Surviving are sons Edward W. Gaylord of Danville, Ill., Richard D. Gaylord of Pierceton and Ryan A. Gaylord of Larwill; stepsons Brent R. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Thad L. of Cape Fear, Fla.; stepdaughters Tonya C. Krider of South Whitley and Serina M. Hewson of Huntington; a sister, Mable Blanchard of Larwill; and eight grandchildren. Her husband, Lawrence D., preceded her in death. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at Lakeview cemetery, Larwill. Memorials are to Shriners Hospital for Children.
Information provided by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, 1-260-244-7601.
Gladys L. Winhover
Van Wert, Ohio - 1916-2002
Gladys L. Winhover, 86, of Van Wert, Ohio, who served for many years on Van Wert County Election Board, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Van Wert County Hospital.
The Van Wert County native retired in 1970 from Van Wert Manufacturing Co. and had worked for National Seal Corp. She was a member of Trinity Friends Church and Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are daughters Judy Harding of Willshire and Gayle Gibbons of Rockford; a brother, James Sites of Spencerville; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius V., a son, Larry, three brothers and two sisters. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, with calling from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Woodland cemetery, Van Wert. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, Ohio, 1-419-238-1112.
Kim M. Neeley
Fremont - 1956-2002
Kim M. Neeley, 46, of Fremont died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.
The Toledo, Ohio, native worked at Electri-Tec Inc. in Angola in quality control. Surviving are her husband, David; a son, Matthew of Fremont; a daughter, Brandy of Penn Grove, Pa.; a brother, James Timpe of Angola; and a sister, Marsha Melchi of Angola. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Phyllis Timpe. There are no services or calling.
Information provided by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, 1-260-665-3111.
Steven Wayne McKinzie
Huntington - 1951-2002
Steven Wayne McKinzie, 51, of Huntington, a truck driver, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2002, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
The Huntington native was a member of VFW Post 2689, American Legion Post 7 and a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Surviving are sons Aaron of North Carolina and Keenan of Huntington; and a daughter, April McKinzie of North Carolina. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Monday at Marion National cemetery, Marion.
Information provided by McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, 1-260-356-3320.
Robert Eldon Easterday
Albion - 1923-2002
Robert Eldon Easterday, 79, of Albion, a self-employed excavator, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at home. The Albion native was a past member of Albion Fire Department, Brimfield Lions Club and enjoyed bowling. Surviving are his wife, Mary M.; a daughter, Julianna Price of Albion; sons Mark A. and Jerry L., both of Albion; a sister, Ellen Bryie of Avilla; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters Katherine and Debra. Memorial services are 7 p.m. Monday at Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, Albion, with calling one hour before services. Memorials are to Albion Fire Department.
Information provided by Orr Funeral Home, Albion, 1-260-693-2290.
Homer Swinehart
Warsaw - 1911-2002
Homer Swinehart, 90, of Warsaw, a cabinetmaker, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Cambridge House Nursing Home.
The Warsaw native retired in 1978 from Endicott Furniture, worked as cabinet finisher and repairman and had also farmed. He was member of Freewill Baptist Church in Claypool and a 1929 graduate of Warsaw High School. Surviving are stepsons Burnis Conley of Frostproof, Fla., Edward and Bart Conley, both of Warsaw, Wilbur Conley of Mousie, Ky., Bob Conley of Demotte, Coy Conley of Dallas and Anthony Conley of Plant City, Fla.; stepdaughters Anna O'Keefe of Oviedo, Fla., and Fannie Beeman and Georgia Krichbaum, both of Warsaw; a brother, Howard of Victoria, Texas; and 36 stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jayhazie. Services are 1 p.m. Monday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with calling one hour before services and also from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, Claypool. Memorials are to American Cancer Society of Kosciusko County or American Diabetes Association.
Information provided by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, 1-574-267-3104.
Nolan M. Lewis
Garrett - 1911-2002
Nolan M. Lewis, 91, of Garrett, a former machinist, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at home.
"Loving grandpa to Mike, Rachelle, Chad and Bryan." The Paulding County, Ohio, native had worked at American Hoist & Derrick for 11 years and was a member of Broadway Christian Church. Surviving are a son, Michael of Garrett; a stepson, Wayne Gibson of Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Charles of Garrett; sisters Marvine Murley of Garrett and Carolyn McClur of Crooked Lake; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wives Betty J. and Marie, and a sister. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Cedar Creek cemetery, DeKalb County. Memorials are to the church.
Information provided by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., 422-4232.
Brook Reid Thompson
Arlington, Texas - 1966-2002
Brook Reid Thompson, 35, of Arlington, Texas, a 1988 graduate of Sam Houston High School, died Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Arlington.
"He especially enjoyed his trips to the farm and riding his Dixon tractor." The Denton native worked at Affirmative Business Group Sheltered Workshop for 14 years. He loved life, enjoyed auto racing, "cool cars" and going places. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and Amazing Grace Sunday school class. Surviving are his father and mother, Lynn and Sandy of Arlington; his grandfather, Elijah Thompson of Warren, Ind.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents Helen and Pat Patterson and Dorotha Thompson. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson Home cemetery, Warren, Ind. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, Ind. Memorials are to Community Hospice of Texas or the church.
Information provided by Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, 1-260-375-3110.
