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Friday, 18 May 2012 1:51 |
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COLUMBIA CITY -- Helen E. “Gene” Lahr, 93, of rural Columbia City, died Friday morning, May 18, 2012 at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since January 16, 2001.
She was born September 21, 1918 in Garrett, Indiana a daughter of John F. and Florence (Ladig) Osterman. Her formative years were spent in the Garrett and Huntertown areas.
In 1936 she was united in marriage to Floyd Ervin Hall. They made their home in Wallen. Mr. Hall died in 1944.
On May 21, 1945 she was united in marriage to Lester E. Lahr. They made their home in Fort Wayne, later purchasing a farm near Churubusco where they resided nearly 20 years. In 1971 they moved to rural Columbia City. Mr. Lahr died September 28, 1995.
She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church Women, V.F.W. Post #5512 Auxiliary and former member of Women of the Moose where she held all chairs and was Senior Regent.
Surviving relatives include two children, Carol (Ronny) Gillum and Robert (Karen) Lahr, all of Churubusco; three grandchildren, Sherri (Steve) Crawford, Amy (John) Mickle and Jeremy (Michele) Lahr; five great grandchildren, Jacob Crawford, Abby Mickle, Madison Lahr, Alexandria Lahr and Mitchel Lahr; and a brother, Martin “Bud” Osterman of Fort Wayne.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Floyd Leon Hall and a brother, Alva Osterman.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. The visitation will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to Hope Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com. COLUMBIA CITY -- Helen E. “Gene” Lahr, 93, of rural Columbia City, died Friday morning, May 18, 2012 at Renaissance Village where she had been a resident since January 16, 2001. She was born September 21, 1918 in Garrett, Indiana a daughter of John F. and Florence (Ladig) Osterman. Her formative years were spent in the Garrett and Huntertown areas.
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Friday, 18 May 2012 1:48 |
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Buna C. Head, 97, a resident of Blue Lake near Churubusco, passed away at 12:21 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Parkview Oaks in Columbia City, where she had been a patient for over seven years.
Mrs. Head was born on July 28, 1914 in Jefferson Township in Huntington County, a daughter of Arthur C. and Mary Ann (Shidler) Myers, and spent her formative years in Huntington County. On June 21, 1953 she was married to Harry W. Head, and had lived at Blue Lake since that time
Employed as a cook for 18 years at the former Green Grill in Churubusco, she had also owned and operated Rapp's Camp Ground at Blue Lake for many years.
Mr. Head preceded her in death on November 18, 1974.
The surviving relatives include her daughters, Nancy Murphree of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Marilyn "Susie" (Raymond) Koker of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Lewis Davis and John Davis; three sisters; four brothers; a granddaughter, Diana Lynn Davis; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Rick Van Horn, pastor of Christ Community Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday after 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Whitley County, P.O. Box 245, Columbia City, IN 46725.
To leave an online condolence for the family in Mrs. Head's memory, log on to www.sheetsandchilds.net. Buna C. Head, 97, a resident of Blue Lake near Churubusco, passed away at 12:21 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Parkview Oaks in Columbia City, where she had been a patient for over seven years. Mrs. Head was born on July 28, 1914 in Jefferson Township in Huntington County, a daughter of Arthur C. and Mary Ann (Shidler) Myers, and spent her formative years in Huntington County. On June 21, 1953 she was married to Harry W. Head, and had lived at Blue Lake since that time.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 9:26 |
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CHURUBUSCO -- Eva M. McCormick, 91, a resident of Churubusco and formerly of rural Avilla, passed away at 4:05 a. m. Monday, May 14, 2012, in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City shortly after admission. Although she had been in failing health, her death was unexpected.
Mrs. McCormick was a native of West Virginia and was born May 1, 1921, a daughter of James Emitt and Mabel (Sloan) Smith. On November 27, 1939 she was married to Clarence G. McCormick, Sr. The couple lived in West Virginia for a period before moving to Fort Wayne in 1962. In 1972 they moved to Noble County near Avilla where they spent much of their adult lives. She had moved into Churubusco in 2008.
Mr. McCormick preceded her in death on April 8, 1997.
The surviving relatives include two sons Clarence (Charlotte) McCormick, Jr. of Avilla and Jerry (Janette) McCormick of Churubusco; seven daughters Eva Jean (Emery) Burgess of Columbia City, Gloria Foust of Roanoke, Carol Sue (Jerry) Gibson of Columbia City, Judy Stopher and Linda McCormick, both of Fort Wayne, Pansy (Stanley) McCoy of Churubusco, and Alice Fae (Tom) Jennings of Mount Pleasant, Tenn; and a brother Estel Smith of Oak Hill, West Virg. There are 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Jimmy B. McCormick on May 24, 1993; by seven brothers; and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Paul D. White, pastor of Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service Friday afternoon.
Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Jodie Coil for Ashlynn Coil (Retts Syndrome).
To leave an online condolence for the family in Mrs. McCormick's memory, log on to www.sheetsandchilds.net. CHURUBUSCO -- Eva M. McCormick, 91, a resident of Churubusco and formerly of rural Avilla, passed away at 4:05 a. m. Monday, May 14, 2012, in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City shortly after admission. Although she had been in failing health, her death was unexpected.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 9:25 |
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FORT WAYNE--Ruth N. Cox, 99, a resident of Lake Township in Allen County and widow of Lawrence V. Cox, passed away at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Hamilton House in Fort Wayne where she had resided for the past two years.
Mrs. Cox was born on November 5, 1912 in Kosciusko County, a daughter of Amiel N. and Lula Mae (Nichols) Green. She spent her formative years in Eel River Township, and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1931.
On September 1, 1931 she was married to Lawrence V. Cox, and had moved to her home in Lake Township in 1943 from Cromwell. She had been employed as a nurses aide at the Parnell Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne for several years, and had also worked at Delta Stockyards in Fort Wayne. Active in the Allen County Farm Bureau, she served as a 4-H leader for 25 years, and had served on the election board in Arcola.
She was a member of the Lake Chapel United Methodist Church, and the Friendship Home Economics Club.
Mr. Cox preceded her in death on October 4, 1985.
The surviving relatives include her daughters Marlene (Ken) Kurtz and Donna (David) Middleton, both of rural Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Florence Blessing; three brothers Charles Green, Chester Green, and Howard "Jim" Green; and by a great-granddaughter Miranda Rose Kurtz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Marilyn Dunten, pastor of Lake Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m., or one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Lake Chapel United Methodist Church.
To leave an online condolence for the family in Mrs. Cox's memory, log on to www.sheetsandchilds.net. FORT WAYNE--Ruth N. Cox, 99, a resident of Lake Township in Allen County and widow of Lawrence V. Cox, passed away at 11 a. m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the Hamilton House in Fort Wayne where she had resided for the past two years. Mrs. Cox was born on November 5, 1912 in Kosciusko County, a daughter of Amiel N. and Lula Mae (Nichols) Green. She spent her formative years in Eel River Township, and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1931. On September 1, 1931 she was married to Lawrence V. Cox, and had moved to her home in Lake Township in 1943 from Cromwell. She had been employed as a nurses aide at the Parnell Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne for several years, and had also worked at Delta Stockyards in Fort Wayne. Active in the Allen County Farm Bureau, she served as a 4-H leader for 25 years, and had served on the election board in Arcola. She was a member of the Lake Chapel United Methodist Church, and the Friendship Home Economics Club. Mr. Cox preceded her in death on October 4, 1985. The surviving relatives include her daughters Marlene (Ken) Kurtz and Donna (David) Middleton, both of rural Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Florence Blessing; three brothers Charles Green, Chester Green, and Howard "Jim" Green; and by a great-granddaughter Miranda Rose Kurtz. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Marilyn Dunten, pastor of Lake Chapel United Methodist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p.m., or one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Lake Chapel United Methodist Church. To leave an online condolence for the family in Mrs. Cox's memory, log on to www.sheetsandchilds.net. |
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 9:24 |
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GARRETT -- Marion S. Gerber, 83, of Garrett, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Garrett.
Born May 17, 1928, in Churubusco, she was the daughter of Lodie Ray and Eve (Richards) Freeman. She married James R. Gerber on March 5, 1949, in Churubusco; he survives.
She was a production worker at County Line Cheese and Magnavox, retiring on May 31, 1990.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Gerber of Garrett; son, Zane H. Gerber of Kendallville; daughter, Roxanna S. Chapman of Anchor Point, Alaska; brother, Wilbur Freeman of Marion; and sister, Laura Shank of Churubusco.
There is no service or visitation. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 CR 56, Garrett. GARRETT -- Marion S. Gerber, 83, of Garrett, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Garrett. Born May 17, 1928, in Churubusco, she was the daughter of Lodie Ray and Eve (Richards) Freeman. She married James R. Gerber on March 5, 1949, in Churubusco; he survives. She was a production worker at County Line Cheese and Magnavox, retiring on May 31, 1990.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 9:23 |
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AUGUSTA, IL -- Gary Parker, devoted father of Derek, Melissa and Brienna, grandfather of Tye and Cam, and friend of many including his horse Storm and dog Martha.
Born in Mendota, IL March 25, 1950 he died unexpectedly May 6, 2012 at his home in Augusta, IL.
He was a graduate of Churubusco High School. His life was full of adventure and storytelling. Many remember his years as a goaltender, playing in Thompson, Manitoba and Winnipeg, Canada before returning to play in the United States for many teams. His proudest moments were playing in the United States League for the Milwaukee Admirals 1976-77 and for the Edmonton Oilers system in 1977-78. He then continued playing senior hockey while living in Springfield, IL and Calumet. His years of coaching and running hockey schools extend from the Canadian Professional Hockey School to the Springfield Sting, junior hockey teams in the Calumet Hockey association and Lake Linden High School hockey coach.
As a young Boy Scout he achieved the Eagle Scout Award and was chosen to attend the National Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, fishing in Canada and the Great Lakes, as well as hunting throughout many areas in the US and Canada. He successfully gun and bow hunted bull moose and caribou in Canada, antelope in Wyoming, bull elk in New Mexico, and deer throughout Indiana and Texas with his parents and in Michigan and Illinois with his dearest friends and son Derek.
That love for fishing, hunting and the out-of-doors he has passed on to Derek. A side passion was taxidermy which was visible on the walls of his and many homes. Storytelling with friends was shared from the many wonderful adventures of his life.
He was a self-taught mason known for his skill and artistry especially when it came to building fireplaces. Examples of his expertise with brick and stone can be found throughout the Copper Country.
Gary also loved horses and owned what he considered to be one of the best trail riding horses around, his faithful horse Storm. His skills and excitement of horse riding he passed onto his daughters Melissa and Brienna and throughout the years many hours were shared on the trails and in competitions.
Gary leaves behind Derek, Melissa, Brienna and their mother Brenda, grandsons Tye and Cam, his mother Dorothy, sisters Linda and Mary, and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his father Virgil in 2000.
Funeral services will be held for Gary at Erickson-Crowley Funeral Home on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Bob White to officiate.
Friends may call at the Erickson-Crowley Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksoncrowley.com. AUGUSTA, IL -- Gary Parker, devoted father of Derek, Melissa and Brienna, grandfather of Tye and Cam, and friend of many including his horse Storm and dog Martha. Born in Mendota, IL March 25, 1950 he died unexpectedly May 6, 2012 at his home in Augusta, IL. He was a graduate of Churubusco High School. His life was full of adventure and storytelling. Many remember his years as a goaltender, playing in Thompson, Manitoba and Winnipeg, Canada before returning to play in the United States for many teams.
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