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Marshall County, Indiana Obituary and Death Notices Collection
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Date: Monday, 17 April 2023, at 2:05 a.m.
Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992
Lifetime area resident, Mack Johnson, Jr., affectionately called “Junior, ” died at 6:54 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2003. Junior died, following a heart related illness at his residence, 14735 4B Road, Plymouth. He was 75 years old. Born the son of Mack Tenant and Myrtle Huffer Johnson, in Plymouth, Ind., on October 9, 1927, Mack attended Tyner schools. He served his country during W.W. I.I., as a member of the United States Navy. On July 26, 1947, in Plymouth, Junior and Ethel F. Samuels were married. He worked at Indiana Tool as a tool and die maker for many years, retiring in 1990. An avid fisherman and hunter, Junior enjoyed gardening, both vegetables and flowers. He was an outdoorsman and appreciated nature. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid and devoted reader of the Bible, he attended Sunrise Chapel. Junior is survived by Ethel, his wife of 55 years and by their children: two daughters and a son. They are Sheila Berry, Hot Springs, Ark., and Roger “Jim” and Vonda Johnson and Pamela and Rick Jones, all of Plymouth. Ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive together with a brother, Glen and Dorothy Johnson, Alaska and a sister, Irene Wallace, Plymouth, Ind. Junior was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Tommy and Pat Johnson and two sisters: Virginia Gibson and Elaine Ringle. A grandson, Richard Ritenour and a great-=granddaughter, Cheyanna Jackson have also died before him. Visitation will be on Monday, March 24, 2003, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Rustin Krapfl, pastor of the Sunrise Chapel, will follow visitation in the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Military graveside rites at the Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Ind., by the Plymouth VFW Post 1162, will honor Junior and his commitment to his country. Memorial gifts in Junior’s memory may be made to the Marshall County Hospice or the Ronald McDonald House.
Tennie Sue Jones, 62, a Plymouth resident most of her life, living at 611 E. LaPorte St., died in Starke Memorial Hospital, Knox, Ind., on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2003, at 7:30 a.m. Tennie was born in Plymouth, the daughter of Roger T. and Esther A. Kinney Houghton, on January 8, 1941. She attended Plymouth schools. On August 13, 1960, in Plymouth, she and William “Bill” H. Jones were married. A homemaker, her family was the center and focus of her life. Artistic and good with her hands, she enjoyed crocheting, painting ceramic figurines and loved making jewelry. Tennie is survived by her husband, Bill, and by their three daughters and one son. Her daughters are Lori Borys and Rachael Jones, both of Plymouth, and Elaine Bradley, Atlanta, Ga. Her son, William K. Jones is also from Plymouth. A brother, Alan L. Houghton, Manhattan, Kansas, and three grandchildren survive as well. Tennie was preceded in death by her parents; Sarah Jane, an infant daughter and by two brothers: Galen Lee Houghton and Terry R. Houghton. Visitation with the family will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2003, in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel, Plymouth. Funeral services for Tennie will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. in the Chapel with burial in New Oakhill Cemetery. The Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial gifts in Tennie’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Henry A. “Hank” Kepler, 89, a former longtime Argos resident, living at 423 Cricket Lane, Michigan City, Ind., for the past 2 1/2 years, has died of an apparent heart condition. Hank died at 10:42 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2003, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Born in Burkett, Ind., on June 23, 1913, he was the son of Harry and Gustie Foltz Kepler. He graduated from Argos High School with the class of 1932. On August 24, 1936, in Plymouth, Hank and Edith D. Gordon were joined together in holy matrimony. Edith died on July 12, 2000, after 64 years of marriage. Hank retired from the McCord Corporation in Plymouth with over 20 years of service. Once a resident of Culver he served on the Town Board. He also served the Argos community on the Town Board and through the years by working on numerous committees and projects. He had many interests. A true outdoorsman, he coon hunted from and early age and loved to fish year around: he frequented local lakes and Southern Indiana reservoirs. He played baseball in the 1940s on the Men’s Independent League and was an adult leader in the Argos Explorer Scout program. One particular trip to the Boundary Waters, was a featured story in “Boy’s Life” magazine. He also became quite a fan of Professional Wrestling. Hank was a member of the Argos United Methodist Church for over 50 years. While living in Michigan City, he attended the Countryside Christian Church where he made numerous friends. He is survived by two sons, a daughter and their families. They are Robert K. 'Butch' and Carole Kepler, Plymouth ; Albert E. and Betty Kepler, Michigan City and Sondra L. and Tom Christiansen, Plymouth. Eight grandchildren also survive. They are: Cindy J. Danielson, Kristi K. Ruiz, Kelli K. Kalvaitis, Sheli R. Novak, Brett G. Kepler Matt W. Christiansen, Brenda L. Birchmeier and Vicki S. Staples. Nineteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren survive as well as a sister, Pearl Rice, Lake Station, Ind., and a brother, Emmanuel ‘Slim’ Kepler, Plymouth. Hank was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and seven brothers and sisters. Friends are invited to celebrate his life with his family on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2003. The Rev. Robin Smith, pastor of the Argos United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Gifts in memory of Hank may be made to the Argos United Methodist Church or to Compassion Ministry c/o Countryside Christian Church, 7056 W. 450 North, Michigan City, IN.
Area lifetime resident, Frances Beatty Keppel, 96, of 805 Baker St. died of natural causes at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Frances was born in Plymouth on September 20, 1906, the daughter of William and Sarah Mahler Piper. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1925. She attended Manchester College and Ball State Teachers College. She was first married to Paul “Pat” Beatty on November 25, 1939, in Plymouth. She was co-owner of the Beatty Trucking Company with Pat. He died on December 10, 1974. Ten years later, Frances was married to George P. Keppel, in Plymouth, on August 10, 1984. George died on January 9, 1998. A school teacher, Frances started out in the Hibbard school, then taught in the Culver, Plymouth and Bremen schools. She loved to travel, and has been all over the United States. She particularly loved being with her family and joining in their activities. Frances also enjoyed being on water. Frances was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Tyra Constance Guild for many years. She also was a member of the Eastern Star Organization and of the Friendly Thirty Home Economics Club. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Bill and Janet Beatty of Warsaw. A granddaughter, Jessica Beatty, Indianapolis, survives as well. Several brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews survive also. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and by two sisters: Dorothy Hostetler and Ethel Foster. Friends may visit with her family and celebrate her life on Thursday, January 23, 2003, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Dean Fager, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, will be held in the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2003, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Ind. Memorial gifts in Frances’ memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Beverly A. Gilley Kreighbaum, 54, of Plymouth, died, after a long, courageous and strong willed fight against cancer, at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003, in Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. Born in Plymouth on August 4, 1949, the daughter of Leonard “Al” and Marge C. Wickey Gilley, Bev was one of their six children. A graduate of Plymouth High School with the class of 1967, Bev became a hardworking, industrious secretary who was quick to bring a smile to the faces of those who were lucky enough to come in contact with her. A cat lover, she enjoyed the out of doors. A devoted member of St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, she will be remembered for her heart, compassion and love for others that made her the cornerstone of a family that includes her parents, Al and Marge and her two sons, Christopher M., 23 and Jason M., 25 all of Plymouth. Also surviving are her three brothers: Leonard “Butch” Gilley, Plymouth; Lt. Cdr. Jerry A. and his wife, Emma Gilley, Jacksonville, Fla.; and Rick and Julie Gilley of Plymouth. Two sisters survive as well. They are Kaye Winquist, Payson, Ariz.; and Vickie “Sue” Blair, Plymouth. Friends will be welcomed to pay their last respects to this wonderful lady from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. A Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2003, at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 615 N. Center St., Plymouth. Father William Kummer, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts in Beverly’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 655, Plymouth, Indiana 46563.
Bill E. Kyser, a lifetime Plymouth resident, died at 7:55 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2003 at his residence, following a short illness. Bill was born in Plymouth on November 11, 1922 to Ora E. and Ethel Troutman Kyser. He was a 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School, Plymouth. During W.W. II, Bill served his county with the Third U.S. Army in Europe from January 1942 thru September, 1945. On September 5, 1942, in the United Brethren Parsonage, Bill took Patsy E. “Pat” Nichols as his bride. Before entering the service Bill worked for the Plymouth Monument Co. Plymouth, In 1949, Bill started working for The Bendix Corp., South Bend and retired from there in 1978. He worked with Plymouth Monument Co. part time while working at Bendix, and then later worked part time for the City of Plymouth for several years, maintaining the Oakhill cemeteries. Bill enjoyed many interests and hobbies, he was a crafted woodworker and spent many hours perfecting his skill. He also enjoyed spending numerous hours in his organic garden. He enjoyed spending time shopping for cars and maintaining them. A member of the First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, and he belonged to the Plymouth VFW Post 1162, and Plymouth American Legion Post 27. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years Patsy “Pat” Kyser, Plymouth and son, Mike (Patty) Kyser, Bremen, Indiana, one grandson; Timothy (Kim) Kyser, Plymouth, and one granddaughter; Michele (John) LaFree, Plymouth and three great grandchildren, Jacob, Nathan, Emily LaFree, all of Plymouth, and a sister, Thelma Newcomb also of Plymouth. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister Dorothy Kyser. Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday May 21, 2003 at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth, Indiana. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Dr. E. Dean Fager, First United Methodist Church, Plymouth, will be held Thursday May 22, 2003 at 10:30 A.M. in the funeral home. Interment will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, with the Plymouth VFW Post 1162 conducting Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Hospice.
Harriet M. Leary, 83, 7446 McLiver Drive, Plymouth, died of natural causes after an extended illness, at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2003, in the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Harriet had been a Plymouth resident since 1968, coming from Byron, Ill. She and her husband Clyde also enjoyed winters in Avon Park, Florida and the Mesa / Yuma areas of Arizona. Born on February 29, 1920, in Fishtail, Montana, she was the daughter of George and Edna P. Hudson Lannen. She attended schools in Absorake, Mont., and graduated from Fallon Nevada High School and beauty college in Reno, Nev. On October 14, 1953, in Fallon, Nev., Harriet and Clyde M. Leary were married. Her chief vocation was that of a homemaker. Prior to their move to Plymouth, Harriet operated two floral shoppes in Illinois from 1958-64. Following their move, she had worked for a time with Bosworth’s Ladies Apparel and Felke Florist. Harriet loved art and was an accomplished oil painter, specializing in all types of scapes. A member of Heartland Artists, she also enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and sewing. More than anything else, she was devoted to her grand and great-grandchildren and will be dearly missed. A member of the First Presbyterian Church she was a former member of the Lakeview Home Economics Club. Harriet also enjoyed golf and was a member of the Tri-Way Ladies Golf League. Harriet is survived by Clyde, her husband of 49 years, their three sons, a daughter and their families. Her sons are: Gary P. (Judy) Leary, Torrance, Calif., and their children, Candy (Garth) Messer, Glendale, Calif., and Christopher (Kristin) Leary, League City, Texas; Ian D. Leary, Byron, Ill., and his children, Michelle and Steven Leary, Bryon, Ill.; Edward William (Jennifer) Leary and their sons, Edward and Patrick Leary, all of Plymouth, Ind. Her daughter is Cheri (Larry) Sheaks, Albion, Ind. and their sons, Matthew, of Meadow, TX and William Sheaks and daughters, Cassandra and Caitlin Sheaks, all of Albion, Ind. 6 Great-grandchildren also survive. Three brothers, Raymond Lannen of Fallon, Nev., Lyle Lannen of Hungerford, Texas and Walter Lannen of Jacksonville, Fla., also survive together with four sisters. The sisters are: Anna Kitchin, Crestin, British Columbia; Pauline Riorden, Elco, Nev.; Felicita Amaral, Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte Williams of Las Vegas, Nev. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Avis Demming. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. The Rev. Charles Krieg, pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church, Bremen will officiate at funeral services for Harriet on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or American Macular Degeneration Foundation P.O. Box 515 Northampton, MA 01061-0515.
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