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Marshall County, Indiana Obituary and Death Notices Collection

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Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992

Henry L. “Hank” Rensberger, 83, a Marshall County resident most of his life, living at 10830 9A Road, Plymouth, since 1974, has died. A patient in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, since last Thursday, Henry died, following an illness, at 10:22 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2003. Born in Bremen on September 22, 1919, Henry was the son of Grover and Ida Mae Coyle Rensberger. He attended Linkville School and graduated from LaPaz High School Class of 1938. Henry served overseas during W.W. II, 1941 through 1946, as a Master Sgt. in the United States Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. Marshall County Post #1162. On April 16, 1955, at St. Basil’s Church in Chicago, Ill, Henry and Ann M. Hogan were married. He first worked at Studebaker Corp. in South Bend, then became the owner-operator of Rensberger’s Standard Oil Station on the corner of Michigan and Jefferson Streets, Plymouth, where he worked for 18 years. He later owned and managed the South Bend Motel from 1970 to 1982, when he retired. His favorite past time was vegetable gardening. Henry is survived by his wife and their four children, three sons and a daughter. His sons are Terry L. and Jill Rensberger, South Bend, Ind.; Paul A. and Debbie Rensberger, Vancouver, Wash.; and Bill H. Rensberger, South Bend, Ind. His daughter is Judy A. and Raoul Donati, Osceola, Ind. Seven grandchildren also survive. They are: Megan, Kim, Kelly, Terri and Holly Rensberger and Matthew and Andrew Donati. Several nieces and nephews survive as well, together with four sisters; Martha Wilcox and Clara Baker of Plymouth, Mary Hochstetler of Moline, Ill. and Bessie Snyder, living in Florida. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and three brothers; Dorothy Ayers, Vera Shaffer and Nancy Hoffman. Also Carl, Roy D. and Amos Rensberger. A celebration of Henry’s life and service will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, September 18, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. James Campbell and St. Michael associate pastor Fr. Edward Ssebbowa will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery with military honors accorded him by the V.F.W. Post 1162. Preferred memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to St. Michael’s Catholic Church Mission 2000.

Marjorie Marie Reynolds, 88, a resident of Pretty Lake, Plymouth, Ind., died peacefully in Columbus, Ind., on July 7, 2003, just five months after the death of her beloved husband of 65 years, Ralph W. Reynolds. Born on September 11, 1914, in Ockley, Ind., near where her father operated a general store, Marjorie was the daughter of Perry Cripe and Clara Ellen Rhodes Cripe. She was one of five children. She graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Ind. After her marriage to Ralph who was the chief engineer for Holcomb and Hoke, Indianapolis, Ind., she raised her family and served for many years as secretary to the principal of Anna Pearl Hamilton Elementary School #77, Indianapolis. When Ralph retired in 1978, they moved to their charming and comfortable home on Pretty Lake, just outside of Plymouth. The couple loved animals and always had a dog. One named “Highway, ” because they found her as a stray on the highway, was a favored pet. Marjorie enjoyed walking her around the golf course and the lake. She had gorgeous planters full of flowers in the spring and was admired for her warm, generous personality and sweet smile. Marjorie is survived by two sons, a daughter and their families. They are William Ralph and Fran Reynolds of Santa Fe, N.M.; Jonathan Peter and Priscilla Reynolds of Columbus, Ind., and Joellen Jane and Peter Lippett of Orinda, Calif. Her grandchildren are Peter Reynolds and David Reynolds both of New York, N.Y.; Alexandra Taylor of Houston, Texas and Victoria Reynolds of Columbus, Ind. Two brothers, Joseph Cripe of Indianapolis and Eugene Cripe of Cottonwood, Ariz., also survive. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and by a brother, William Cripe of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister, Josephine Riley of Lafayette, La. Visitation with the family will be held in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2003. A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Matt Millot will follow visitation at 2 p.m. The family requests no flowers, but anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Marjorie’s name may do so to the charity of their choice or to the Marshall County Neighborhood Center, 402 W. Garro St., Plymouth.

Ralph W. Reynolds, 10255 Pretty Lake Trail, a resident of Plymouth since 1978, died, following a short illness, at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2003, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He was ninety years old and a beloved member of the Pretty Lake community. Ralph was born the son of William A. and Mary M. Rhodes Reynolds in Chicago, Ill., on January 11, 1913. He was a graduate of Englewood High School, Chicago, in 1931, and Purdue University as a Mechanical Engineer, in 1936, where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. On August 8, 1937, in Lafayette, Ind., Ralph and Marjorie M. Cripe were married. Ralph retired as the Chief Engineer for Holcomb & Hoke Manufacturing Company, Indianapolis, in 1978. He and Marjorie then moved to their Pretty Lake home which was built as a vacation home by Ralph’s father in the 1920’s. While at Purdue, he formed a dance band and was a life-long jazz lover. Ralph was known for his great sense of humor and being a good conversationalist, he often told amusing stories about Chicago ’s ‘crime gangs’. A member of the Plymouth Country Club, he was an avid golfer and served for many years as a board member and a two year president of the club. Ralph is survived by Marjorie, his devoted wife of 65 years, and their three children: William R. ( Frances ) Reynolds, Sante Fe, N.M. ; Joellen J. (Peter) Lippett, Orinda, Calif., and Jonathan P. (Priscilla) Reynolds, Columbus, Ind. Four grandchildren also survive: Alexandra Taylor, Houston, TX., Victoria Reynolds, Columbus, Ind., David Reynolds and Peter Reynolds, New York, N.Y. Joseph Cripe, Indianapolis, a brother-in-law and Gene Cripe, a brother-in-law, Cottonwood, Ariz., survive as well. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ralph’s life on Monday, February 10, 2003, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services conducted by Pastor Les Johnson, Chaplain of the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, will follow at the conclusion of visitation at 2 p.m. Interment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Carol I. Rininger, 70, died at her home, 5006 N. Michigan Road, Plymouth, Ind., at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2003, in the loving care of her family and the Marshall County Hospice. The daughter of John Melvin and Nellie Maude Landes Sample, Carol was born on July 3, 1933 in Jacksonville, Ill. She attended Mishawaka High School, Mishawaka, Ind. On September 29, 1950, in Roseland, Carol and Donald Rininger were married. Carol had worked for the Marshall-Starke Development Center and Pathfinders. She was a member of the Women’s Auxillary of Moose Lodge # 58 in South Bend. Carol enjoyed all kinds of arts and crafts, especially painting ceramics and doing Pretty Punch needle point. She enjoyed camping at Jellystone at Plymouth, and was also a collector of Indian Artifacts. Surviving along with her husband of almost 53 years are three sons: Lyle L. (Glenda) Rininger of South Bend, Donald E Rininger and Todd L. Rininger, both of Plymouth, and two daughters: Susan I. Rininger and Linda K. (Terry) Seeders, both of Plymouth. Seven grandchildren: Peter Rininger, Joshua Rininger, Matthew Rininger and Jessica Rininger, all of Mishawaka, and Jack Seeders, Cory Seeders, and Mark Seeders, all of Plymouth, also survive along with a brother, Kenneth W. (Beulah) Sample of Millersburg, Ind. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark W. Rininger, three sisters: Juanita Coats, Elva Suetkamp, Ionia Sample, and three brothers: Floyd Sample, William Sample, and Harold Sample. A celebration of Carol’s life and visitation with her family will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2003, in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N, Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2003 in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in Carol’s memory may be made to the Marshall – Starke Development Center, Plymouth.

Goldie Ritter, 94, died of natural causes on Friday, November 7, 2003, at 3:25 p.m., in the Ironwood Health and Rehab Center, South Bend, Indiana. She had lived all of her life in Marshall County. Born in Plymouth on April 14, 1909, Goldie was the daughter of Wilber and Magnolia VanBlaricom Felts. She attended Plymouth schools. In December of 1948, in Plymouth, Goldie and Floyd Ritter were married. Floyd died in August of 1989. A housewife, she was a member the Assembly of God. Goldie enjoyed reading, crocheting, and taking long walks. Goldie is survived by two daughters: Janet Ross of Columbia City, Ind., and Joann (Allie) Siade, of South Bend. Two grandchildren, Laurie Peare and Rick Horn and seven great and seven great-great grandchildren, survive as well. Goldie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and nine siblings. Six sisters: Cora Huffer, Maude Huffer, Marjorie Ludwig, Ruby Ralston and Mary Keevey, and Esther Jackson have died, as have three brothers: Lester, Robert and Thomas Felts. Two grandchildren, Allen Ross and Debra Horn have also died before her. Visitation in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, from 12 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow visitation in the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. The Rev Edgar Allen will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts may be made a charity of the donor’s choice.

When the people who called Larry Roahrig friend, co-worker and boss speak of him, the first thing they talk about is his honesty, dry sense of humor and deep love of and pride in his family. “He was like a brother to me, ” Budd Treat of Treat’s Squire Shop where Larry worked for 36 years, said. “He was hard working and straight forward and people appreciated that.” Larry, 60, a lifetime Plymouth resident, living at 1801 Westgate Ave., Plymouth, died at 8:11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. He had suffered an allergic reaction to a prescribed medication. Born in Plymouth on April 5, 1942, the son of Joel C. and Geraldine M. Brockus Roahrig, Larry graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1960. He attended Ball State University and also took several business classes at the University of Notre Dame. In 1963, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving for 18 months in Viet Nam. A Staff Sergeant he remained in the Corp until 1967. On November 7, 1964, in Plymouth, Larry and his beloved Margaret E. Dodson were married. The couple renewed their vows in a heartfelt ceremony in 2000 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Culver. Friend and spiritual advisor, Father Jeffery Largent, who will now officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, performed the ceremony. Prior to entering the service, Larry worked at the Ball Store and Kreighbaum’s Marathon Station. When he returned, he went to work at Treat’s Squire Shop. He was known for his expertise in fitting his customers for alterations. Larry followed all sports and was particularly proud of his son’s many athletic achievements. His collegiate school of choice was Purdue and professionally the Chicago Bulls. Larry played many years on the Phi Delts men’s softball team. He played a great game of golf and had learned the game when he worked as a caddie for many on local links. A former member of the Plymouth Country Club, he was a Phi Delt, a Plymouth Athletic Booster, a member of Moose Lodge #741 and American Legion Post 27. Larry is survived by his wife, Margaret and by their two sons and their families. His sons are Larry Joel Roahrig, Jr., Logansport, Ind., and Timothy W. ( Shannon ) Roahrig, Saunemin, Ill. A grandson, Chad Michael Roahrig and granddaughter, Amanda Kaye Roahrig, both of Logansport, Ind., and granddaughters, Caley Margaret Roahrig and Mackenzie Marie Roahrig, both of Saunemin, Ill., also survive. Michael C. Roahrig, a brother, of Rochester, Ind., survives as well, together with numerous family and friends. Larry loved people and children throughout the community; they returned his affection and will mourn his loss. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6th in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Visitation will conclude with a Vigil Service in his memory. A Mass of Christian Burial for Larry will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7th at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 612 N. Center St., Plymouth. The Rev. Father Jeffery Largent, his former pastor, now at St. Patrick’s Church, Fort Wayne, Ind., will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, where military rites will be accorded him by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marshall County Post 1162. Memorials in Larry’s name may be made to the Plymouth High School Athletic Department or for Masses.

Floyd H. Robinson, 39 of 7927 N. Clover Lane Walkerton, (Koontz Lake) died Saturday, November 15, 2003 as a result of a single car accident in which he was a passenger. Born in Richmond, Indiana on August 5, 1964 to Harold and Marilyn Dollahan Robinson. He was raised in the Walkerton/Lapaz area and attended John Glenn High School. On July 26, 1986 in LaPaz, Indiana Floyd and Janet L. Leed were married. Floyd worked in the fiberglass industry for many years. He was very involved with his children. He enjoyed playing and talking about basketball with his sons, seeing that they made it to all their practices and games. Floyd was an outdoorsman. He took great pride in the property around his home and enjoyed hunting, gardening and hiking at various State Parks. Floyd was a devoted son, husband and father. He was a member of the “Sons of the American Legion” LaPaz Post 385 and attended Koontz Lake Missionary Church. Floyd is survived by his wife, Janet, Walkerton, three children: Jeremy F. age 14, Nathan M. age 12, and Alyssa O. age 4, all at home, his mother Marilyn Y. Haynes of Plymouth, five sisters: Edna (Bill) Kranenburg, Grovertown, IN, Abby (Don) Mangun, Bourbon, IN, Tina Robinson, Plymouth, IN, Lisa (Tye) Jordan, Osceola, IN, Jenny (Art) Thorn, Fort Wayne, IN and one brother: Joe (Lisa) Robinson, Plymouth. Half sisters include: Sharon (Chan) White, Cheri Ballowe, Chris Racalto, Edna and Diane Holbrook, and his half brothers; Adam "Skip" Anders, Howard and Ricky King and Gary Holbrook, along with several nieces and nephews also survive. His father-in-law; Victor Mike Leed and wife Carol and his mother-in-law Onorene Leed all of LaPaz. His father and a half brother, Harold Robinson Jr. preceded him in death. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2003 from 4 to 8 pm in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 11:00am in the Johnson - Danielson Funeral Home, with the Pastor Brian Baughman, Koontz Lake Missionary Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Grovertown Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to a memorial trust which will be available at First Source Banking Centers.

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