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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Indiana Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Indiana State Obituary Collection - 694 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 11 November 2022, at 9:04 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Hazel J. Carr Hazel J. Carr, 81, of Miller Beach, IN, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. Services were held Monday, Oct. 4, at Burns Funeral Home, Hobart, IN. The body was cremated. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Fred (Bill) Carr; two daughters, Lilas (Robert) Satman of Mesa, AZ, and Jean (Joe) Benjamin of Valparaiso, IN; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Anita Hodge. Maxine E. Thomas January 17, 1923 - May 8, 2001 Former LaPaz resident, living in Marshall County most of her lifetime, Maxine Thomas, 78, 12833 Walnut Hill Drive, Lakeville, died at 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at the Nephrology Inc. unit, 6201 Nimitz Parkway, South Bend. Maxine died of an apparent stroke during dialysis. Maxine was born in LaPorte, Ind., on January 17, 1923, the daughter of Vern and Mabel Barber Dipert. She graduated from Plymouth High School in the class of 1941. On September 13, 1941, Maxine and Paul "Bill" DeVon Thomas were married in Nappanee. Paul died on June 30, 1980. Maxine had worked as the Food Service Director for the Plymouth Community School Corp. for twenty-three years. She retired in 1993. Her main hobby was reading and collecting cook books and she enjoyed trying out new recipes. She liked cooking for a large crowd and catered weddings receptions in the area. After Bill died, for many summers she cooked at the Kiwanis Crippled Children's Camp. An active and caring person, Maxine was a member of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren and was past-president of the Plymouth Hospital Auxiliary, the Happy Homemakers and the Home Demonstration Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Larry Weiss of Lakeville, with whom she lived and her two grandsons and their families: Kirk and Christy Weiss and their daughters Kailyn and Kiley of Lakeville and Jeff and Donna Weiss of Indianapolis. Three sisters and two brothers also survive. The sisters, all from Plymouth, are: Betty and Carl Coplen, Marian Paton and Ruth Ann and Don Anders. Her brothers are: Paul Dipert, Avon Park, Florida, and Gail and Jan Dipert of Michigan. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers: Deane, Richard, Robert and Roger and an infant granddaughter. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, May 10, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services for Maxine will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2001, in the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. The Rev. Dave Kerkove, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Maxine's memory may be made to the Plymouth church of the Brethren. Robert L. Hileman April 2, 1922 - May 10, 2001 When the people who called Bob Hileman teacher, coach, counselor and friend, speak of him the first things they talk about is his honesty, high moral standards and hard work. Bob Hileman, 79, former athletic director of Plymouth High School, died, in the loving company of his family, at 2:15 a.m. Thursday morning at his home, 1401 Lake Avenue. He had been ill for a number of months. Jack Edison, head PHS basketball coach, worked for Hileman for twenty years. "Bob had a total commitment to his family and his school," Edison said. "A tireless worker, he took care of all the minute details. "Whatever respect Plymouth athletics have earned must be attributed to Bob Hileman's leadership." Bob was born in Michigan City, the son of Harve and Martha Peo Hileman, on April 2, 1922. The family moved to Plymouth when he was eight years old. He attended Washington Elementary and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940, where he was an outstanding basketball player, scoring over 120 points in both his junior and senior years. He also played football, was class president and was involved in the school drama productions . Bob was at Butler University for two years. When World War II erupted, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, spending three and one-half years serving his country, a year of that on Saipan Island in the South Pacific. On his return from the service, he re-entered Butler and graduated in 1948, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He later earned a master's degree from Indiana University and a Supervisor of Guidance certificate from Purdue University. Bob and Marian V. Furry were married at her home near Plymouth on June 6, 1947. His first teaching job was at Logansport's Franklin Elementary School. He then moved to Argos High School where he was a teacher and coach for seven years. In 1957, he came back to Plymouth High School as a teacher and coach. He served as Athletic Director at Plymouth High School for 24 years, 1962 to 1986. Bob was instrumental in founding the Northern Lakes Conference and maintaining its current competitive status. During his tenure as AD, in addition to all of the girls' sports, he was instrumental in adding swimming, wrestling, golf, tennis and soccer. He was an ardent supporter of Plymouth athletics and followed them faithfully. He loved all sports and was, in particular, a Chicago Cub fan. He enjoyed his grandchildren's sporting events and other activities. He liked to read and work various types of puzzles. Since the early 50s, the family has attended Trinity United Methodist Church. He served as a director in the Indiana High School Athletic Directors Association and was a member of the National Educational Association and the Indiana State Teacher's Association. He was a former president of the Marshall County Coaches Association and was on the North Central Evaluating Committee. Civic-minded, Bob was a Summer Recreation Director, had assisted with Special Olympics programs, and A.A.U. swim events. He chaperoned at Boy Scout Camps and assisted in community sponsored athletic programs. Bill Nixon said that Bob Hileman had influenced his life in many ways. "I remember him as a coach. I remember him as my boss when I was a coach. When I became Assistant Athletic Director, he taught me the ins and outs of being an A.D. Without his help," Nixon continued, "I would have been lost when I became A.D. "Most importantly, I remember how well he treated me and how patient he was with me. "He was truly a nice man." Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marian, a son David L. Hileman and two daughters and their families, all of Plymouth. They are: Linda S. and Larry Mann and their son, Eric: Judy K. and Mike Delp and their children Erica, Michael and Adam. A daughter, Karen A. Erbse, died on January 3, 2001. Her two children are Andy and Betsy Erbse. In addition to Karen, Bob was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Krista Delp. Two brothers, Howard and Russell Hileman and a sister, Lois Coote have also died. Visiting with the family will be on Saturday, May 12, 2001, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2001, in the funeral home. The Rev. Maurice Grindle, pastor of the Trinity United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts may be given in Bob Hileman's memory to the Trinity United Methodist Church or the Marshall County Hospice. Joseph W. "Joe" Kreighbaum November 19, 1923 - May 12, 2001 Joseph W. "Joe" Kreighbaum, 77, a resident of Shady Rest for 31 years, died of natural causes at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2001. Joe had lived at Walnut Creek Nursing Home, 309 Kingston Ave., for the past two years. Born in West Twp., Plymouth, the son of Archie Ray and Irene Alfa Ringer Kreighbaum on Nov. 19, 1923, Joe attended West High School. Never married, he worked for the Marshall County Farm Bureau Co-Op, was a farm laborer and had worked at Markley's Meat Processing plant. As a pastime, Joe enjoyed playing checkers and watching baseball games. Since the early 40s, he was a member of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and attended Sunrise Chapel. Joe is survived by a brother, Dale and his wife Melba Kreighbaum of Plymouth. A brother-in-law, Bill Gottschalk, Sun Lakes, Ariz. and sister-in-law, Kathryn Kreighbaum, of Plymouth. Several nieces and nephews, also survive. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Kreighbaum, a brother, Arthur Kreighbaum, an infant brother and Violet Gottschalk a sister. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, May 14, 2001, from 5 to 8 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 be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Joe's memory may be made to the World Missionary Press, The Gideons or Sunrise Chapel. Rose Marie Fox August 16, 1920 - May 14, 2001 Rose Marie Fox, 80, formerly of 9680 Union Road, and since 1997, a resident of the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson, died, following a lengthy illness at 7:21 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2001, in the Catherine Kasper Home. Rose was born in Chicago on August 16, 1920, the daughter of Richard and Anna B. Buettner Ehrlicher. She graduated from Chicago's St. Augustine High School in 1937. On September 13, 1941, in Chicago, Rose and Joseph J. Fox were married. Joseph died on December 22, 1999. A homemaker, Rose operated "God's Garage Sale" at her home for 25 years. Proceeds benefited the sisters of Ancilla Domini. Her heart and her interests were always with the needy. She enjoyed working with migrant programs and wrapped dozens of Christmas gifts for their children. A devout Roman Catholic, Rose was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic parish. She was a member of Harvest House, an associate member of Ancilla Domini Sisters, St. Vincent's Aid in Plymouth, and president of the Mother's Club of Divine Heart Seminary. In Chicago she served as a District Chairman of Our Lady's Volunteers and Chairman of Spiritual Development and Secretary of St. Anne's Society. Rose is survived by two sons and a daughter. Her sons are James J. and Judy Fox, Reno, Nevada, and Kenneth J. and Jeanne Fox, South Bend, Ind. Her daughter is Sister Sharon Marie Fox, PHJC, Donaldson. Four grandchildren also survive: Dale Fox and his wife, Kelly, San Leandro, Calif., Kathy Fox, Lafayette, Colorado and Greg and Amanda Fox, South Bend. Two sisters, Ann Lindsey and Betty Rogala, and Richard and Marie Ehrlicher, a brother, all of Chicago, together with several nieces and nephews, survive as well. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse and two sisters: Marie Schergan and Josephine Ehrlicher. Visitation with the family will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2001, at the Catherine Kasper Home in Donaldson. A Vigil Service will be held in the chapel at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial for Rose will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 18, 2001, in the Catherine Kasper Home. Father Edward Konerman, pastor of Ancilla Domini and Father Anthony Gillespie, pastor of St. Michael's Catholic Church, will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on the grounds of Ancilla Domini, Donaldson. Memorial gifts in Rose's memory may be made to the Ancilla Domini Sisters. Mary Lou Balmer February 28, 1921 - May 16, 2001 Mary Lou Balmer, 80, a resident at 900 W. Harrison St., Plymouth for 7 1/2 years, formerly of Conyers, Georgia, and Mesa, Arizona, died of natural causes following an illness in Miller's Merry Manor on Wednesday, May 16, at 8:10 p.m. Mary Lou was born in Fulton County, Ind., on Feb. 28, 1921. She was the daughter of Jesse W. and Ruth M. Allen Vice. She attended Rochester schools. On Nov. 4, 1943, in Bremen, IN., Mary Lou and Kenneth L. Balmer were married. Ken died on Sept. 20, 1978. Mary Lou was a homemaker. She read a lot, but crocheting was her main hobby. She fashioned lovely pieces and gave them and other craft handiwork to friends and family. She collected hummingbird pieces and solving word search puzzles. She also enjoyed playing bingo. A great cook; she loved to bake for her family and devoted a lot of time to her nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mary Lou attended a Methodist Church in Arizona and also was a member of an Arizona book club that exchanged books among themselves. She is survived by four daughters and a son. Her daughters are Bonnie R. and Gary Veney, LaPaz, Ind., Kathryn L. Nine, Plymouth, Anna L. and George Christenson, Mesa, Ariz. and Cynthia L. Bunch, Charleston, S.C. Her son, James L. Balmer, lives in Peragon, Ind. Nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive together with two brothers, Jesse Vice, Jr., Leiters Ford, Ind., and L. Wayne Vice, Mesa, Ariz. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse, a sister, Opal Warner and Wallace Vice, a brother. Visitation with the family will be held Friday, May 18, 2001 from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 - 11 a.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will follow visitation Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, Rev. Charles Krieg, Pastor of Pretty Lake United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. where graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001. Memorial gifts in Mary Lou's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. USA Yearbooks by State and County [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Indiana Obituary Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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