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Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992


Evelyn R. Gaddis, 86, 16447 Pretty View Drive, died of natural causes, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, at 10:40 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2003. Born in Robertsdale, Ind., on September 8, 1916, Evelyn was the daughter of Roy C. and Eva Kaiser Witter. Evelyn loved music and playing the organ and saxophone. On April 9, 1937, in Crown Point, Ind., Evelyn and Thomas H. Gaddis were married. Co-owner of Gaddis Construction Company in Munster, IN. with her husband, she lived in the Plymouth-Culver area for the past 25 years. A past member of the Plymouth Country Club, Evelyn enjoyed playing golf. She was also an energetic bowler in ladies’ league. She was a member of the Ladies Shrine Auxiliary. Evelyn is survived by Thomas, her husband of nearly 66 years, and by their daughter: Virginia and son-in-law, Gary Gribben of Boise, ID daughter-in-law, Pat Gaddis of Hammond and three grandchildren, Carol Lee, Thomas Ray, (Carey) Gaddis and P. Matthew Gribben. A sister, Selma Scaggs of Hammond, Ind., also survives. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Thomas Lee Gaddis, and by five brothers: Edward, Laverne, Cecil, Leroy, and Reginald Witter. Twin sisters, Mabel and Annabelle Witter have also died as has Delmar Scaggs, a brother-in-law. Friends may come to celebrate her life with her family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services, officiated by the Rev. Steven M. Mullins, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, of which Evelyn was a member, will be held on Friday, January 31, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth immediately following the service. Preferred are contributions made to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Presbyterian Church.

Chester E. "Chet" Garrison, 83, a Marshall County resident most of his life, died from an apparent heart attack at his residence, 9358 State Road 17, Plymouth, on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at 8:04 a.m. Chet was born in Winamac on March 9, 1920, the son of George W. and Lilly Marie Martin Garrison. He attended Knox High School. During World War II, he served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Plymouth Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1162. The post will provide military graveside honors at his burial. On January 13, 1940, in Knox, Ind., Chet and Cleo L. Short were married. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as the custodian of the Plymouth Post Office for 19 years, retiring in 1983. He was an avid gardener with a green thumb; he loved to grow things. He also enjoyed reading. Chet is survived by his Cleo, his wife of 63 years and by their two sons, a daughter and their families. His children are: Larry R. and Sandra Garrison, Plymouth, and Dennis E. Garrison, Monroe, Ala. His daughter, also of Plymouth, is Joyce A. and Spike (Deacon) Sinders. Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. together with a sister, Geraldine and her husband Samuel Presta, of Illinois, also survive. Chet was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2003, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Dr. David Moffett-Moore, pastor of the First United Church of Christ, will officiate at Chet’s funeral services in the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2003. Burial will be in Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Indiana. Gifts in memory of Chet may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

V. Hope Gates, 89, of Candie Lane, Plymouth, died at her home at 4:15 p.m., on Tuesday, October 7, 2003. For many, Hope will be honored and remembered as the pianist and organist for her church, the First United Methodist. Her extraordinary talent for music inspired and touched the lives of many. She was born in LaPaz, Ind., the daughter of John and Dora Kaiser Hildebrand and had lived in Plymouth for most of her life. A graduate of Plymouth High School and Indiana University, she was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi, a national sorority. She served as secretary of the Association of Women Students during her college years. Hope began her teaching career in 1934, near Argos, Ind., and taught in the Plymouth Community School system for 27 years, retiring in 1977. In 1937, Hope and Murel E. Gates were married. Murel died in 1983. In the First United Methodist Church, she served on many committees, was Junior Choir director, a member of the choir and pianist and organist. She was a member of Tri Kappa Associates, Eastern Star, Indiana Retired Teachers’ Association, the Holy Cross Parkview Hospital Auxiliary and the Marshall County Cancer Association. In addition to her musical skills, Hope enjoyed doing needle work, cross-word puzzles, shell craft and working with ceramics. Hope is survived her two children: John R. and Cindy Gates of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Marcia Holloway of Plymouth. Three grandchildren also survive: Lance and Jennifer Gates of Tampa, Fla.; Derek Holloway, Mishawaka, Ind., and Tara and Brandon Reilly, South Bend, Ind. One great-granddaughter, Lauren Holloway, Mishawaka, and a sister, Faith M. Rupley of Granbury, Texas, survive as well. Hope was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Murel. Friends may call at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, on Friday, October 10, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2003, in the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Dean Fager, pastor of her church and Joanne Boys, former assistant to the pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, Ind. Memorial gifts in Hope’s memory may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mattie Mullins Gibson, 81, died of natural causes at 9:35 A.M. on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, , Indiana. She was a resident of Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Born in Salyersville, Kentucky on September 30, 1921, she was the daughter of Dewey and Famie Carpenter Mullins. Mattie was married to John Leonard Gibson, who died on November 8, 1987. Mattie enjoyed collecting stuffed animals and gardening. She was an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoyed camping, and feeding and taking care of wild animals. Mattie was a member of the Pilgrim Gospel Lighthouse Church, Plymouth, Indiana Mrs. Gibson is survived by a son Dennis(Virginia) Gibson, South Bend, and by a daughter Thelma(Alton) Hochstetler, Argos, Indiana Two grandsons and a granddaughter also survive: Douglas Gibson, Arkansas, Colton Gibson, South Bend, IN, and Angela Stanton, Rochester. Three brothers and three sisters: Jess Mullins, Argos, Maxie Mullins, Kentucky, Seldon Rowe, Plymouth, Melovie Rudd, Knox, Alberta Fletcher, Knox, and Velva Lewis, Lucerne, Indiana survive as well. Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother and a sister: Dexter Mullins, Helen Bitterling. Visitation with the family will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday June 16, 2003 at the Pilgrim Gospel Lighthouse Church, 7th St. and Beerenbrook, Plymouth, Indiana Funeral services for Mattie will be held at the Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 16, 2003 immediately following visitation. The Rev. Erve Bradley, will officiate. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery.

Flora “Flo” M. Haines, 89, a resident at 520 Coventry Ct., Plymouth for the past three years, having previously lived on N. Michigan Rd., died of natural causes at 6:15 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2003, in the Emergency Room of the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. Flo was born in Michigan on March 3, 1914, the daughter of Dow Bliss and Rose Reame McGowan. She graduated from LaPaz High School. On May 9, 1942, in Lakeville, Flo and Emerson O. Haines were married. Emerson died on October 15, 1998. Flo retired from American Optical after many years of service. She loved to fish local lakes as well as in Fla., and Mich. She enjoyed gardening, shuffle board and euchre and spending time in Fla., including 20 winters in Haines City. She was a member of the Women of the Moose #1355 and the Eagles Auxiliary in Plymouth. Flo is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Rose E. and Charles F. Boomhower, Plymouth, and by two granddaughters and two grandsons. They are: Debbie L. and Damon Bush, Rita A. and Bill Jeffirs and Charles F. Boomhower, Jr., all of Plymouth and Calvin R. and Darlene Boomhower of Winamac, Ind. Seven great-grandchildren also survive together with a sister, Gladys Pickerl, Bourbon and several nieces and nephews. Flo was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, two brothers and one sister. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 23, 2003, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. in the funeral home on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, the Rev. Charles Krieg, Pastor of the Salem United Methodist Church, Bremen will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Preferred are memorial gifts to the Marshall County Hospice or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

William “Bill” Hall, 61, 15662 11th Road, Plymouth, died at his residence, following a long illness, at 2:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2003. Bill was born in Sheffield, Ala., on January 5, 1942; he was the son of Louis M. and Nina Deane Goodwin Hall. He attended Alabama schools. On July 5, 1985, in Plymouth, Bill and Rhoda Hattery were married. A graduate of a professional bartender’s school, Bill was a retired bartender. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He also participated in bowling and had a great time with friends at the sport. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Plymouth. In addition to his wife, Rhoda, Plymouth, Bill is survived by their six children, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two step grandchildren His sons are Billy and Roberta Hall, Ariz., and Richard Hall, Fla. His four daughters are Laura and Steve Peot, Wis.; Lisa and Scott Joiner, Ariz.; Crystal Dutcher and Briana Rudd, both of Plymouth. A brother, Curtis Carrithers, Illinois., and seven sisters survive as well. They are: Marylou and Glen Goforth and Elizabeth Dominquez, both of Walkerton; Diane and Jim Krzeminski, Chicago; Kerry and Junior Salazar and Linda Carrithers, (Dan Lannie), Ill.; Sandra Kent, and Tina Carrithers, Bill was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, J.C. Carrithers. The Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, is in charge of arrangements for the family. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Association.

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