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Bettyjane Mitchell Moynahan
Noblesville - 1923-2002

Bettyjane Mitchell Moynahan, 79, of Noblesville and formerly of Indianapolis, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in Noblesville. The Indianapolis native had worked for Link Belt Corp. and J.R. Moynahan Properties, and was fashion coordinator for William H. Block Co. She was past president and a member of St. Margaret's Hospital Guild, Pi Beta Phi and Indiana Alumni Association. She was a founding member of Crestview Christian Church and current member of First Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Roger T.; sons Dr. Robert H. of Fort Wayne and Roger T. Jr. of Lakeville; daughters Marcia Larmore of Fort Wayne and Martha P. Moynahan of Lakeville; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Crown Hill Cemetery, Peace Chapel, Indianapolis. Calling is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at Flanner& Buchanan Mortuary, Carmel. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials are to Legacy Fund of Hamilton County.

Information provided by Flanner& Buchanan Carmel Mortuary, Carmel, 1-317-848-2929.

Regina Elizabeth Roman
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Regina Elizabeth Roman of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002.

Surviving are her husband, Louis; daughters Regina L. and Audrey; sons Sonny, Robert and Richard; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Saturday at Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Brooklyn. Calling is from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Cusimano& Russo Funeral Home, Brooklyn.

Information provided by Cusimano& Russo Funeral Home, Brooklyn, 1-718-372-1348.

Urban "Dutch" Vanderbosch
Hudson - 1906-2002

Urban "Dutch" Vanderbosch, 95, of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, an electrician, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at home. The Avilla native was a 60-year member with the IBEW Union in Fort Wayne, and had helped work on the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and Embassy Theatre, both in Fort Wayne. He was a 60-year member of the Garrett Eagles and a member of Garrett Knights of Columbus. Surviving are a daughter, Delores Rash of Lake of the Woods; grandchildren Dick, Randy and Stan Stroh, Kenneth Rash and Tammy Walton; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. His wife, Madelyn, preceded him in death. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday with a 6 p.m. rosary service. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are to the church.

Information provided by Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla, 1-260-636-2101.

Lu Rannie Ousley
Pierceton - 1925-2002

Lu Rannie Ousley, 76, of Pierceton, a native of Martin, Ky., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City.

She was an area resident for 41 years and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Homer; sons Homer Jr. of Mentone, Jerry of Larwill and Roy L. of Pierceton; brothers Curtis E. Ousley of Pierceton, Ashland Ousley of Catlettsburg, Ky., Manis Ousley of Martin, Ky., and Billy Ousley of Warsaw; a sister, Nancy Johnson of Warsaw; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Little Dove, Pierceton, with calling from 9 a.m. until services. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Information provided by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, 1-574-267-3104.

Marjorie Wanita McBride
Torrance, Calif. - 1911-2002

Marjorie Wanita McBride, 90, of Torrance, Calif., and formerly of Chicago, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, at Torrance Memorial Hospital.

The Chicago native was formerly of Marion, Ind., and spent winters in Miami for several years. Surviving are a daughter, Bernadette Randall of Torrance; a son, Duane of Berrien Springs, Mich.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil A., and a sister. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Sheets& Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, Ind., with calling one hour before services. Burial will be at Eel River Cemetery, Churubusco, Ind.

Information provided by Sheets& Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, 693-2907.

Ronnie Lee Norman
Bluffton - 1946-2002

Ronnie Lee Norman, 55, of Bluffton, a maintenance supervisor, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at home.

The LaFollette, Tenn., native had worked at Pyle Industries in Huntington and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Sally J.; sons Billy D. Scheer of Huntington, Joshua L. of Craigville and Ronnie J. of Bluffton; a daughter, Lee Ann Gewinner of Bluffton; his mother, Colleen Norman of LaFollette, Tenn.; brothers Danny Perkins of California, Edward and Jimmy Perkins, both of Tennessee, and Sammy R. Brown of Huntington; sisters Glenna Perkins of Dayton, Ohio, and Melody Jefferies and Rebecca Clair, both of Tennessee; and 10 grandchildren. His son, Jason L., preceded him in death. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery.

Information provided by Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton, 1-260-824-3852.

Jerry E. Taylor
Kimmell - 1941-2002

Jerry E. Taylor, 60, of Kimmell, a member of Wolf Lake VFW Post 4717, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.

The Noble County native had worked for Monaco Coach in Wakarusa. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Albion American Legion Post 246 and Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760. Surviving are daughters Doris Thorn of Columbia City and Dora Gingerich of Larwill; a son, Danie of Kimmell; sisters Beverly Todd of Albion and Sharon Young of Kimmell; brothers James, Ronald, Larry and Joe, all of Ligonier, Robert of Wolf Lake, Harry of Albion and Richard of Cromwell; and four grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Kimmell United Methodist Church, Kimmell. Calling is from 3 to 8 p.m. today with a 7:30 p.m. Eagles service at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial with military graveside services will be at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Information provided by Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, 1-260-693-2290.

John Franklin Comadoll Jr.
Ottawa, Ohio - 1932-2002

John Franklin Comadoll Jr., 69, of Ottawa, Ohio, and formerly of Paulding, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at St. Rita's Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.

The Defiance native was a former employee of Compo Corp. and Haviland Muffler Co., both of Defiance. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served as a medic. Surviving are a nephew; several nieces; and great-nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Barbara Bryant. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with calling from 8 a.m. until services and also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery, Paulding. Memorials are to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, Ohio, 1-419-399-2866.

Jane E. Kleinhenz
Decatur - 1923-2002

Jane E. Kleinhenz, 79, of Decatur, a secretary for Leland Smith Insurance Agency, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Woodcrest Nursing Center.

The Decatur native was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. Surviving is a nephew, Ted of Chicago. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Kleinhenz, and a brother, Robert Kleinhenz. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Decatur, with calling a half hour before services. Calling is also from 5 to 8 p.m. today with a 5:30 p.m. rosary service at Zwick& Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials are to the church.

Information provided by Zwick& Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, 1-260-724-9164.

Wanda C. McClure
Sun City Center, Fla. - 1910-2002

Wanda C. McClure, 91, of Sun City Center, Fla., a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn, Ind., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at Cypress Creek Assisted Living.

The Chicago native was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, William R. of Sun City Center; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur W. Services are 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn, Ind. Calling is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McComb, Dilgard& Cline Funeral Home, Auburn, Ind. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery, Auburn. Memorials are to Masses.

Information provided by McComb, Dilgard& Cline Funeral Home, Auburn, 1-260-925-3918.

William Henry Dunbar
Allegan, Mich. - 1925-2002

William Henry Dunbar, 76, of Allegan, Mich., and formerly of Ligonier, Ind., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at Burgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.

"He enjoyed spending time with his dog, Wilbur." The Milburn, W.Va., native retired in 1987 from Dana Corp. in Syracuse, Ind., as a machinery repairman. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; sons Dickie of Oceanside, Calif., Kenny of Rittman, Ohio, and Keith of Wawaka, Ind.; a daughter, Betty S. Dunbar of Elkhart, Ind.; longtime friends Phillip Sr. and Hazell Morris of Allegan; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William Jr., a brother and two sisters. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, Ind., with calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Information provided by Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, 1-260-894-3119.

Carl G. Harlan
LaGrange - 1923-2002

Carl G. Harlan, 78, of LaGrange and formerly of Ligonier, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at LaGrange Community Hospital.

Longtime Ligonier residents may remember that the Noble County native drove a motorized wagon and earned money by recycling papers. He was a member of United Brethren Church. Surviving are a sister, Violet Noble of Pierceton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Laurel, Lee J. and Bernard, and sisters Mildred Addis, Opal Newman and Freida Hudson. Services are noon Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, with calling from 10:30 a.m. until services. Burial will be at Merriam Christian Cemetery, Albion.

Information provided by Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, 1-260-894-3119.

George K. Lee
Defiance, Ohio - 1954-2002

George K. Lee, 47, of Defiance, Ohio, a meat cutter, died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

The Paulding native worked at Kroger's. He was a member of AMVETS Post 1991 and Eagles Aerie 372. Surviving are his wife, Peggy; sons Brandon of Lima and Shane of New Haven, Ind.; his mother, Tishie Lee of Payne; brothers Curtis and Jamie, both of Payne; and sisters Brenda Johnson of Noblesville, Ind., and Lisa Baker of Paulding. He was preceded in death by his father, Billie. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Slade Funeral Home, Payne, with calling after 4 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding. Memorials are to Payne EMS.

Information provided by Slade Funeral Home, Payne, Ohio, 1-419-263-2812.

Russell M. Zigler
Albion - 1914-2002

Russell M. Zigler, 87, of Albion, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

The Albion native had worked for the town of Albion from 1965 to 1985 and for the Rose Hill Cemetery Association for 13 years. Surviving are a sister, Donna Schumacher of Colin, Mich.; and a niece, Mary Lou Tucker of Albion. He was preceded in death by brothers Robert and James, and sisters Letha Nicodemus and Hazel Zigler. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, with calling from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be at Rehoboth Cemetery, Albion. Memorials are to Garden of the Good Shepherd or Shepherd of the Hill Activities Department.

Information provided by Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, 1-260-636-2101.

Drake Allen Curry
Colorado Springs, Colo.

Drake Allen Curry, 37, of Colorado Springs, Colo., a U.S. Army veteran, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002.

He was employed by Federal Express in Pueblo and was a 1983 graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Paula; a daughter, Brianna Curry of Colorado Springs; his mother, Rita Scott of Fort Wayne; a sister, Danielle Archuletta of Fort Wayne; two nephews; two nieces; and his grandfather, Turner Dickerson of Los Angeles. His father, John A., preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at Friendship Baptist Church, Colorado Springs. Burial was Wednesday at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver. Arrangements were by Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs.

John J. "Jack" Bloom
Fort Wayne - 1928-2002

John J. "Jack" Bloom, 73, of Fort Wayne, a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.

The East Hartford, Conn., native retired in 1992 after 38 years at Zollner as a quality control supervisor. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of American Legion Post 777, Masonic Lodge and United Auto Workers. Surviving are his wife, Charlene; sons John of Fort Wayne and James of Las Vegas; daughters Jo Ann Hively of Fort Wayne and Jennifer Kruse of Churubusco; sisters Olga Dunsford of Bonne Terre, Mo., and Ann Coussenelle, of East Hartford, Conn.; seven grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services were this morning at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. Burial will be at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are to the church, Parkview Rehabilitation or Matthew 25.

Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, 426-9494.

Mary E. Hemmig
Fort Wayne - 1921-2002

Mary E. Hemmig, 80, of Fort Wayne died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.

"Loving mother and grandmother." The Brookston native was a homemaker who volunteered at the Red Cross for 20 years and at the American Heart Association. Her hobbies were gardening and music. Surviving are daughters Bronwyn Baker of Sterling, Ill., Valerie K. Smith of Urbana, Ohio, and Melanie A. Hemmig and Kimberly J. Motter, both of Fort Wayne; a sister, Kathyrn Modgeski of Florida; brothers Ron and Gene Woods, both of Delphi, Gerald Woods of Brookston, and Clifford Woods of Florida; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin P., four brothers and two sisters. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Graveside services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zion Cemetery, Ockley. Memorials are to Cancer Services of Allen County or the American Cancer Society.

Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.

Richard L. Holzinger
Fort Wayne - 1922-2002

Richard L. Holzinger, 79, of Fort Wayne, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at home.

The Huntington native retired in 1986 after 27 years at Dana Corp. as a machine repairman. He served in World War II, and was a member of VFW 2689 and American Legion Post 499. Surviving are his wife, Joyce M.; a son, Larry A. of Roanoke; a sister, Ann Moore of Midland, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Parker; a son, Richard; three brothers and seven sisters. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Huntington. Callingis from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington. Memorials are to Parkview Hospice& Home Health Care, Masses or to the donor's choice.

Information provided by Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, 1-260-356-3320.

Sim Marques Nelson IV
Fort Wayne - 1963-2002

Sim Marques Nelson IV, 38, of Fort Wayne, a member of Greater Progressive Baptist Church, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2002, at IU Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis.

The Fort Wayne native worked as a security manager at Radisson Hotels and Adams Mark Hotel, both in Indianapolis. Surviving are a son, Sim Nelson V of Green Bay, Wis.; a daughter, Tamesha Shaw of Fort Wayne; his parents, Rev. Sim M. Nelson III of Selma, Ala., and Vernell Nelson of Fort Wayne; brothers Johnny L., Steven L. and Curtis D. White, all of Fort Wayne, and Ricky L. of Atlanta, Ga.; and sisters Bernice Bacon, Regina Moore, Sandra Davie and Yvette F. Nelson, all of Fort Wayne, and Carol Nelson of Birmingham, Ala. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Greater Progressive Baptist Church, 2215 John St., with calling from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Information provided by Carmichael Funeral Service, 831 E. Jefferson Blvd., 422-5359.

Jack L. Voirol
New Haven - 1945-2002

Jack L. Voirol, 56, of New Haven, a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Parkview Hospital.

The Fort Wayne native retired from American General Life and Accident Insurance Co. as an insurance agent and manager. Surviving are his wife, Mary L.; sons William of Michigan, and Jack and Jess, both of New Haven; daughters Christina Fahlsing of Fort Wayne, and Kellie and Charlene Voirol, both of New Haven; brothers William of Cecil, Ohio, and Jess of Fort Wayne; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Prayer services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 East, New Haven, precede Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with an 8:30 p.m. rosary service. Burial will be at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials are to the family.

Information provided by E. Harper& Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 East, New Haven, 493-4433.

Robert M. Arnett
Fort Wayne - 1920-2002

Robert M. Arnett, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, in Fort Wayne.

"He loved woodworking, camping and fishing." The Celina, Ohio, native retired in 1975 after 35 years at A& P Food Stores as a manager. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Violet M.; daughters Pamela Sysinger of Granger, and Peggy Jones of Niles, Mich.; a son, Robert Jr. of New Haven; sisters Ruth Doll of Findlay, Ohio, and Marie Ayres of Lima, Ohio; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb& Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial with military graveside services will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials are to the Alzheimer's Association.

Information provided by D.O. McComb& Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, 426-9494.

Chloie H. Thatcher
Fort Wayne - 1906-2002

Chloie H. Thatcher, 95, of Fort Wayne died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at University Park Nursing Home.

The Wabash County native retired in 1957 from U.S. Rubber as an inspector. Surviving are a son, Edwin Stemen of Fort Wayne; daughters Sally Blue and Jo Pond, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Woodrow Drudge of Fort Wayne; a sister, Gertie Abbot of Auburn; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman Stemen, and her second husband, Elmer A. Thatcher. Services are 12:30 p.m. today at Klaehn, Fahl& Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling from 10 a.m. until time of services. Burial will be at South Pleasant Cemetery.

Information provided by Klaehn, Fahl& Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, 424-1525.

Sammie Lee McGraw
Fort Wayne

Sammie Lee McGraw, 54, of Fort Wayne, a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at University Park Nursing Home.

He worked at Robco Construction. Surviving are his wife, Mary; daughters Clotilda Ewing, Chandra and Petrece McGraw, all of Fort Wayne; sisters Daisy Warner and Hattie Clay, both of Anderson, Laura Gilbert of Bradenton, Fla., and Mary Robinson of Allendale, S.C.; brothers Ulysses McGraw of Anderson, James McGraw, Bobby and Curtis Seabrook and Eddie L. Moore, all of Allendale, S.C., and Nathaniel Moore and Dearil McGraw, both of Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Services are Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church, Allendale, S.C. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2200 Covington Road. Burial will be at St. Mark Baptist Church Cemetery, Allendale, S.C..

Information provided by Micheaux Funeral Home, 1338 Eliza St., 426-8813.

Willie Bobby "Bill" Nunn
Fort Wayne - 1931-2002

Willie Bobby "Bill" Nunn, 70, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at home.

The Calvert, Texas, native worked for 22 years at American Hoist& Derrick Co. and later at Phelps Dodge Co. He was an Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne Squadron in the Korean War. Surviving are his former wife, Oma J. Brown of Fort Wayne; daughters Deborah D. Nunn-Persley and Karen Nunn, both of Fort Wayne; sons Bobby T. and Kenneth R., both of Dallas, and Kevin B. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Georgia L. Smith of Fort Wayne; his companion, Catherine Upshaw of Fort Wayne; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Greater Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 2111 Edsall Ave. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Information provided by Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St., 422-6968.

Donald E. Bickel, D.P.M.
North Manchester - 1928-2002

Donald E. Bickel, D.P.M., 73, of North Manchester, a member of Wabash First United Methodist Church, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at home.

The Huntington native retired in 2000 after 47 years as a podiatrist in Wabash. He was past president of Lions Club, past Exalted Ruler of Wabash Elks Club, a member of Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, and past director of Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are a son, David of Winona Lake; a daughter, Kristi Strutz of Circleville, Ohio; sisters Lois Wright of Winter Park, Fla., and Nancy Norris of Talbot, Tenn.; his former wife, Nancy; and six grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Manchester Avenue Chapel, Wabash, with calling from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Memorials are to the church Building Fund.

Information provided by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Manchester Ave. Chapel, Wabash, 1-260-563-8879.

Jessie L. Cannady
Butler - 1933-2002

Jessie L. Cannady, 68, of Butler died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at home.

The Puryear, Tenn., native was a laborer at Bohn Aluminum for 18 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; sons David of Butler, and James of Edgerton, Ohio; daughters Susie Pinkston of Butler, Melinda Vian of Corunna, and Martha White of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at H.E. Johnson& Son Funeral Home, Butler, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery. Memorials are to Cameron Regional Cancer Center.

Information provided by H.E. Johnson& Son Funeral Home, Butler, 1-260-868-2127.

Richard "Dick" J. Dunlap
Ligonier - 1927-2002

Richard "Dick" J. Dunlap, 74, of Ligonier died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002.

The Ligonier native was a retired construction worker and did ground maintenance at Maxwelton Golf Course. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Norma; daughters Jane Mazelin of Nappanee, Susan Kilgore of Kimmell, and Donna Huff of Lakeville; sons Dennis and Jesse, both of Ligonier, and Bill of Goshen; a sister, Vesta M. Romine of Ligonier; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, with calling from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery. Memorials are to Parkview Noble Hospital or Ligonier Church of the Nazarene.

Information provided by Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, 1-260-894-4184.

Raymond F. Eichenauer
Decatur - 1913-2002

Raymond F. Eichenauer, 88, of Decatur, a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Adams County Memorial Hospital.

The Celina, Ohio, native retired from farming and served as district circulation manager for Fort Wayne Newspapers. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 571, Eastern Star and Scottish Rite, and was a youth counselor. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M.; sons Roger A. of Fort Wayne, and Dr. David F. and Max A., both of Decatur; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Decatur, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with 8 p.m. Masonic services at Haggard& Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. Memorials are to the church or Decatur Masonic Lodge.

Information provided by Haggard& Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur, 1-260-724-7167.

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