Richard L. Hill Jr.
Dec. 16, 1950-Jan. 18, 1998
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Richard L. "Rick'' Hill Jr., 47, of 8789 Valley View Drive, died Sunday in Lakeland Continuing Care Center, Berrien Center, following an illness. Survivors include his father, Richard L. Sr. of Berrien Springs; and two sisters, Karen Gyles of Jackson, Mich., and Connie Rhea of Ocoee, Fla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Allred Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Margaret J. Hodgens
June 18, 1906-Jan. 17, 1998
NILES -- Margaret J. Hodgens, 91, of North 12th Street, died Saturday in Lakeland Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Halbritter Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Irene L. Lambright
Nov. 6, 1918-Jan. 17, 1998
MIDDLEBURY -- Irene L. Lambright, 79, of 205 Crystal Valley Drive, died Saturday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne, as a result of injuries received in a fire in her home Jan. 4. Survivors include two daughters, Theora Graber of Middlebury and Dorcas Carter of Indianapolis; a son, Loren of Conroe, Texas; four sisters, Maureen Mishler of Elkhart, Alvera Clark of Fort Wayne and Ruth Miller and Arlene Mast, both of Goshen; and two brothers, Richard Eash of San Antonio and Ralph Eash of Goshen. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First Mennonite Church of Middlebury. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wilbur E. Wasenmiller
Oct. 1, 1921-Jan. 16, 1998
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Wilbur E. Wasenmiller, 76, of New Market, Va., formerly of Berrien Springs, died Friday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two sons, Kenneth of Hedgesville, W.Va., and James of Salem, Ore.; and two sisters, Elenora Marsa of Freeport, Ill., and Lora Neumann of Berrien Springs. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Allred Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.
Margie T. Patterson
Nov. 19, 1912-Jan. 16, 1998
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Margie T. Patterson, 85, of Golden Pine Longevity Center, died Friday in the center. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Wilson of Berrien Springs; a son, Robert of Berrien Springs; four sisters, Maxine Wilson of Florida, Harriet Baugher and Phyllis Wilson, both of Illinois, and Jean Ogren of Battle Ground, Wash.; and two brothers, James Ingram of Grants Pass, Ore., and Robert Ingram of Illinois. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Allred Funeral Home, where friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Wilbur E. Wasenmiller
Oct. 1, 1921-Jan. 16, 1998
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Wilbur E. Wasenmiller, 76, of New Market, Va., formerly of Berrien Springs, died Friday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two sons, Kenneth of Hedgesville, W.Va., and James of Salem, Ore.; and two sisters, Elenora Marsa of Freeport, Ill., and Lora Neumann of Berrien Springs. Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Allred Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.
Helen M. Geishert
April 19, 1919-Jan. 26, 1998
BERRIEN SPRINGS -- Helen M. Geishert, 78, of 105 N. Bluff St., formerly of Niles, died Monday in Niles Township after a vehicle collision. She is survived by a sister, Betty Geishert of Niles; and a brother, Edwin C. Geishert Sr. of Quincy, Mich. Memorial services will be at a later date. There will be no visitation. Allred Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Ruth M. Zupke
Sept. 27, 1896-Jan. 26, 1998
NILES -- Ruth Mae Zupke, 101, of 1333 Wells Street, died Monday in Lakeland Medical Center. Surviving are a daughter, Mary L. Hess of Buchanan; and two sons, Lawrence of Kalamazoo and George of Buchanan. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan, where friends may call from noon until services.
Violet M. Vinnedge
Aug. 28, 1922-Jan. 27, 1998
NILES -- Violet M. Vinnedge, 75, of 2403 Rebecca Lane, died Tuesday in Regency Place Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, South Bend. Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Bunch of Niles; two sons, Kyle "Dean" of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Gary L. of Buchanan; and two sisters, Stella Weil of Grand Island, Neb., and Judy Spellman of Kerney, Neb. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in First Missionary Church. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Halbritter Funeral Home.
Mary A. Lorenzen
Nov. 18, 1910-Jan. 26, 1998
NILES -- Mary A. Lorenzen, 87, of Oak Street, died Monday in Lakeland Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Roger E.; and two sisters, Florence Myers and Lillian Boulton, both of Niles. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Saint Mary's Catholic Church. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Halbritter Funeral Home, where a prayer Scripture service will be at 7 p.m.
