Person Page - 1966

     Ollie Dale Riner was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^3,9 His Social Security Number was 311-09-2833.¹⁰ He was born on November 8, 1914 at New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{2,10,3,6,4,5,9} He married Lucille Mable Schall on October 28, 1933 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹¹ Ollie Dale Riner died on May 21, 1986 at Riverside Co., California, at age 71.^2,3,6,9

     Clarence "Sandy" Riner was buried at Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.² His Social Security Number was 393-14-9806.¹¹ He was born on July 22, 1922 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{8,2,11,4,5,12,6} He married Nona Ruth Ford on August 14, 1943 at Adrian, Lenawee Co., Michigan.³ Clarence "Sandy" Riner married Eunice Elaine Hanke on January 29, 1960.^2,6 Clarence "Sandy" Riner died on August 27, 2003 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 81.^2,11,12,6 He Clarence "Sandy" Riner, 81, Mulberry and formerly of Sarasota, died Aug. 27, 2003, at home. He was born July 22, 1922, in South Bend, Ind., and lived in Sarasota from 1975 to 2001. He was general manager of Mishawaka Trailer Supply of Mishawaka and Elkhart, Ind., until 1975, and was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a charter member of Sahib Shrine Center of Sarasota. He was known as Mr. Banjo and was director emeritus of the Shrine banjo band. He was inducted into the National 4 String Banjo Hall of Fame in Guthrie, Okla., and was past president of Fretted Instrument Guild of America. Survivors include his wife, Eunice E. (Hanke); a daughter, Cheryl Bunday of Lakeland; a son, Rick of Deltona; and seven grandchildren. on September 17, 2003.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 307-09-8140.⁵ Myrtle Victoria Geist was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,2,4 She was born on April 8, 1895 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,6,2,4 As of February 14, 1914,her married name was Milliken.¹ She married Clarence Glen Milliken, son of Smith Monroe Milliken and Sarah Elizabeth Poff, on February 14, 1914 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Myrtle Victoria Geist and Clarence Glen Milliken were divorced before April 24, 1940.^7,8 Myrtle Victoria Geist died on December 21, 1978 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 83.^6,2,4 She Mrs. Myrtle Milliken, 83, of 26583 W. Edison, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday at the Carlyle Nursing Home after a one-week illness. She was retired from the former Childrens Aid Society (now the Family and Children Center). She was born on April 8, 1895, in St. Joseph County, where she lived all her life. On Feb. 14. 1914, in South Bend, she married Clarence G. Milliken, who died in 1963. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Snowden of South Bend; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Verna Chase of South Bend and Mrs. Ruby Mabry of Crystal River, Fla., and a brother, James Arthur Geist of Granger. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mrs. Milliken was a member of the Northern Indiana Center of the Blind and the Gleaners Sewing Circle. on December 22, 1978.²

     His Social Security Number was 311-05-6656.¹¹ Melvin Loyal Milliken was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,6,12,9 He was born on August 19, 1916 at Warren Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{11,4,5,6,7,8,12,9} He married Crystal Elizabeth Carpenter on December 6, 1941 at Bryan, Williams Co., Ohio.⁹ Melvin Loyal Milliken Melvin L. Milliken, 59, of 26445 State Road 2, died at 1:50 a.m. today in his home of an apparent heart attack. He was the owner and operator of Mel Millken's Transmission Repair. Born Aug. 19, 1916, in South Bend, he had lived here all his life. On Dec. 6. 1941, in Bryan, Ohio, he married Crystal Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Milliken Bend; a son, Larry L., at home; two grandsons and a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Snow, South Bend. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. He was a World War II Army veteran an a member of the New Carlisle American Legion post and Northern Fishermen's Club of Crumstown. on February 5, 1976.⁹ He died on February 5, 1976 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 59.^{11,4,6,8,12,9}

     Her Social Security Number was 311-01-5071.² Marguerite Maycena Milliken was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹⁰ She was born on April 28, 1918 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,11 As of June 30, 1937,her married name was Biebuyck.⁵ She married Marcellus Maurice Biebuyck on June 30, 1937 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ As of December 31, 1945,her married name was Snowden.¹² Marguerite Maycena Milliken married John Edward Snowden on December 31, 1945 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,12 Marguerite Maycena Milliken died on August 14, 2004 at New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.^2,4,11 She Marguerite M. Snowden, April 28, 1918 – Aug. 14, 2004. Marguerite M. Snowden, 86, of Chicago Trail, died Saturday in Hamilton Grove of natural causes. Survivors include a daughter, Patti Kizer of South Bend; and a son, Richard of Lydick. on August 15, 2004.¹¹

     Her Social Security Number was 308-38-3486.⁴ Flossie Pearl Newcomer was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.² She was born on February 7, 1890 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,2,3,5 As of April 2, 1910,her married name was Stull.¹ She married Fred Stull, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on April 2, 1910 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,5 Flossie Pearl Newcomer died on December 23, 1978 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 88.^2,5 She Services for Flossie Pearl Stull, 88, of Rt 4, who died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday in Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, will be Wednesday. Burial will in Oddfellow Cemetery, Tyner. She was born Feb 7, 1890, in St. Joseph County. On April 2, 1910, in Polk Twp., Marshall County, she marred Fred Stull, who died in 1961. Surviving are a son, Earl Stull of Walkerton, four grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, Dale, preceded her in death. She was a member of Walkerton United Methodist Church. on December 26, 1978.⁵

     Earl Clem Stull was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,9,5 His Social Security Number was 314-18-7564.¹⁰ He was born on January 22, 1911 at Marshall Co., Indiana.^10,3,4,5 He married Florence Eva Burkholder on June 24, 1933 at Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,7,11,5 Earl Clem Stull Earl C. Stull, 70, of Rt. 4, Marshall County, died at 3:30 a.m. today at Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, after an 18-month illness. He was a retired farmer, and a former employee of the Indiana State Highway Commission, retiring in 1974. Born on Jan. 22, 1911, in Marshall County, he had lived there all his life. On June 24, 1933, in Marshall County, he married Eva Burkholder. She survives, along with a son, Paul of Walkerton. Burial will be in Tyner Cemetery. on November 10, 1981.⁵ He died on November 10, 1981 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^3,5

     Paul Dale Stull was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Industrial Park Drive and US 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,4 His Social Security Number was 315-18-0226.¹² He was born on December 12, 1914 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana; His draft card has a birth year of 1915.^{12,3,4,11,5,6} He married Vada Ellen Smith on September 16, 1939 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,6,7,8 Paul Dale Stull died on July 20, 1977 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 62.^3,7 He Paul Dale Stull, 62, of Rt. 4, Walkerton, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in his residence after an extended illness. He was a farmer. He was born on Dec. 12, 1914, in Polk Twp., Marshall County, and lived in Walkerton most of his life. On Sept. 16, 1939, in Tyner, he married the former Vada Ellen Smith, who survives, along with a daughter, Mrs. Carol Blackburn of Atlanta; two sons, Lynn and Rex, both of Walkerton; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Earl of Walkerton, and his mother, Mrs. Pearl Stull of Walkerton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Walkerton. Stull was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church and Lodge 821, International Order of Odd Fellows, Tyner. on July 21, 1977.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 321-20-7237.⁵ Agnes Iona Rupel was buried at Barber Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^6,1,4 She was born on January 15, 1891 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; The SSDI has a birth date of Jan 16, 1891.^1,2,5,4 As of September 20, 1915,her married name was Stull.² She married Ray Stull, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on September 20, 1915 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,2 Agnes Iona Rupel died on August 28, 1977 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 86.^5,1,3,4 She Mrs. Agnes Iona Stull, 86, of 700 Indiana, Apt. D, Walkerton, died at 1 a.m. Sunday in Miller's Merry Manor nursing home, Plymouth, after a brief illness. She had been a teacher. She was born on Jan. 15, 1891, in Polk Twp., Marshall County, and lived in this area all of her life. On Sept. 20, 1914, in Plymouth she married Ray Stull, who survives, along with three daughters, Mrs. Martha Clingenpeel and Mrs. Jeanette Cummins, both of Walkerton, and Mrs. Garneta Light of Bremen; two sons, Dean of Donaldson and Galen of Bourbon; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Keith Rupel of Walkerton. Burial will be in Barbor Cemetery, Polk Twp., Marshall County. Mrs. Stull was a member of the Tyner United Methodist Church. on August 29, 1977.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 316-26-3333.⁹ Dean Raymond Stull was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (also known as New Oak Hill Cemetery), 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,10,11 He was born on December 19, 1916 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana; The SSDI has a birth date of Oct 19, 1916.^{3,9,4,5,6,10,11} He married Alice Susie Thompson on October 9, 1937 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,3,12,13,10 Dean Raymond Stull died on June 11, 1981 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 64.^9,4,10,11 He Services for Dean R. Stull, 64, of 8037 E. 12th B Road, Argos, who died of an apparent heart attack at 11 a.m. Thursday at Marshall County Parkview Hospital, will be conducted Saturday at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born on Dec. 19, 1916, in Marshall County where he lived his lifetime. He was a farmer. On Oct. 9, 1937, in Tyner, he married Alice Thompson. She survives, along with two daughters, Mrs. David (Linda) McCarthy of Michigan City and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Milligan of Granger; two sons, Larry of South Bend and Roger Stull of Argos; nine grandchildren; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Clingenpeel of North Liberty and Mrs. Garneda Light of Utica, Ill; a brother, Galen Stull of Bourbon; and his father, Ray Stull of Walkerton. His mother and a sister preceded him in death. on June 12, 1981.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 310-50-3387.¹⁰ Martha Marie Stull was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,11 She was born on October 9, 1918 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,4,10,12 As of November 21, 1945,her married name was Clingenpeel.¹² She married Lee Dana Clingenpeel on November 21, 1945 at LaPorte Co., Indiana.^4,8,12 Martha Marie Stull died on October 27, 1999 at Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 81.^4,10

     Florence Eva Burkholder was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 303-42-3307.⁶ She was born on March 1, 1913 at Donaldson, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,3,6 As of June 24, 1933,her married name was Stull.² She married Earl Clem Stull, son of Fred Stull and Flossie Pearl Newcomer, on June 24, 1933 at Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,7 Florence Eva Burkholder died on May 22, 1983 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^5,1 She Mrs. Florence Eva Stull, 70, of Rt. 4, Walkerton, died Sunday night in her home of an apparent heart attack. She was born on March 1, 1913, in Donaldson. She lived in Marshall County her lifetime. On June 24, 1933, she married Earl C. Stull, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Paul Stull of Walkerton; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Ecker of Plymouth and Mrs. Lucille Ross of Walkerton, and two brothers, Willard Burkholder of Tyner and Donald of Mansfield, Ohio. Burial will be in Tyner Cemetery. on May 23, 1983.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 303-22-4713.³ Vada Ellen Smith was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Industrial Park Drive and US 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 She was born on May 25, 1919 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,1,6,4 As of September 16, 1939,her married name was Stull.⁷ She married Paul Dale Stull, son of Fred Stull and Flossie Pearl Newcomer, on September 16, 1939 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,7,4,5 Vada Ellen Smith died on June 21, 1996 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 77.^3,1,4 She Vada E. Stull, 77, of 19190 3B Road, Walkerton, passed away in Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton on June 21. She was born May 25, 1919, in Walkerton and had resided in the Walkerton and Tyner area her entire lifetime. Mrs. Stull was a homemaker and had worked for 20 years as a waitress at Welco Truck Stop. On Sept. 16, 1939, in Walkerton, she married Paul Dale Stull. He passed away July 20, 1977. Mrs. Stull is survived by one daughter, Carol Foster, of Plymouth and two sons, Rex and Lynn, both of Walkerton. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one sister, Iva Clark of Walkerton. Mrs. Stull was a member of Walkerton United Methodist Church, Walkerton Business Women's Club and Tyner Rebekah Lodge No, 865. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. on June 24, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 348-10-6118.⁶ Paul Arthur Miller was born on June 18, 1912 at Winamac, Pulaski Co., Indiana.^1,6,2,3,7 He married Nellie Marie DeMont on November 4, 1934 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,8,7 Paul Arthur Miller Paul A. Miller, 46, of 1920 Pine Grove avenue, floor manager for Montgomery Ward & Co. by which he was employed 31 years, resident of Port Huron 1½ years, died today in Port Huron Hospital. Mr. Miller was born June 18, 1912, in Winamac, Ind. He married Nellie M. Demont Nov. 4, 1934, in Plymouth, Ind. He was a member of William M. Perretet lodge No. 524 F. & A. M., Detroit. He is survived by his widow; a son, Robert L. Miller and two daughters, Marcia J. Miller and Patricia A. Miller, all of Port Huron; two brothers Dr. Ronald E. Miller, West Lafayette, Ind., and Walter A. Miller, Indianapolis, Ind; a sister, Mrs. Donald E. Biehl and his mother Mrs. Grace Miller, both of Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews. on May 6, 1959.⁷ He died on May 6, 1959 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, at age 46.^6,8,7

     His Social Security Number was 310-05-0634.⁹ Walter Albert Miller was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on April 24, 1917 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^9,1,3 He married Myrtle Elizabeth Tolle on February 23, 1937 at Howard Co., Indiana.^10,11 Walter Albert Miller died on September 23, 1977 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 60.^9,2,4 He Services for Walter A. Miller, 60, 5760 Brockton Court, assistant director of the State Board of Health's Bureau of Laboratories 34 years, will be held Monday, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. He died Friday in Methodist Hospital. Born at Plymouth, Mr. Miller lived here since 1943 and was graduated from Butler and Michigan State universities. He was listed in "Who's Who in the Midwest" and "Who's Who, Men In Science" and in 1970 received an outstanding services award from the South Central Association of Microbiologists. He was a member of the American Society of Microbiology and past president of its Indiana branch. He also was a member of Fellow American Health Association and Conference of Public Health Laboratory Directors. In 1976, he was appointed by Gov. Otis R. Bowen to the Governor's Mosquito Control Co-ordinating Council, an ad hoc citizens group concerned with halting the spread of encephalitis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle E. Miller, and a brother, Dr. Roland E. Miller of Lafayette. on September 25, 1977.⁴

     Grace Elizabeth Miller was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,4,6 She was born on April 1, 1924 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,4 As of November 8, 1952,her married name was Biehl.⁷ She married Donald Eugene Biehl on November 8, 1952 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^8,6 Grace Elizabeth Miller died on May 15, 1962 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 38.^1,4,6 She Services for Grace E. (Beth) Biehl, 38, 10171 Orchard Park, West will be Friday, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. She died yesterday in Robert W. Long Hospital. Born at Plymouth, Mrs. Biehl had lived in Indianapolis 18 years and for 10 years had been an industrial nurse at Allison's. She was a graduate of St. John's Hospital School of Nursing at Ft. Leavenworth, Kas. She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at Carmel. Survivors are the husband, Donald E. Biehl; a son, Frederick L. Biehl, and a daughter, Celeste M. Biehl, Indianapolis; her mother, Mrs. Grace E. Miller, Plymouth, and two brothers, Dr. Roland E. Miller, Lafayette, and Walter A. Miller, Indianapolis. on May 16, 1962.⁶

     Donald Eugene Biehl was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,6,7 His Social Security Number was 316-16-2362.⁸ He was born on December 2, 1925 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^8,3,4,5,6 He married Grace Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Lewis Leander Miller and Grace Stull, on November 8, 1952 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^1,9 Donald Eugene Biehl died on August 8, 1969 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 43.^8,10,6,7 He Funeral services for Donald E. Biehl, 43, Las Vegas casino executive and former Indianapolis resident, will be held Wednesday. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. A native of Indianapolis, Mr. Biehl had been employed in the accounting department of the Allison Division of General Motors Corporation 13 years. He became controller of the Miami Stone Company in Atlanta, Ga., four ago, and was named controller of the Circus Casino in Las Vegas in March, 1968. He died Friday in his home in Las Vegas. Mr. Biehl was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of Olive Branch Christian Church here, Hotel Accountants Association and International Accountants Society. He attended Indiana University. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Marilyn S. Biehl; a son, Fredrick Biehl, and a daughter, Miss Celeste Biehl, both at home; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma B. Watson of Indianapolis and Mrs. William H. Walding of Omaha, Neb., and two brothers, John W. and Gene A. Biehl, both of Indianapolis. on August 11, 1969.⁷

     Chester Herman Burch was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 He was born on October 10, 1890 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^6,1,2,3,5 He married Blanche V. Stull, daughter of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on March 18, 1914 at Marshall Co., Indiana.³ Chester Herman Burch died on July 2, 1961 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 70.^2,5 He Services for Chester H. Burch, 70, of. Rt. 1, Walkerton, who died in Parkview Hospital at 8:15 a.m. Sunday will be held Wednesday. He had been in failing health for several months. He was born Oct. 10, 1890, in Polk Twp. and had been a resident of the community all of his life. He was married in 1913 to Blanche Stull, who did in 1943. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Blissville Church. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Burch and Dewight Burch, both of Walkerton, one brother, Lawrence, of Walkerton, and four grandchildren. Burial will be in Tyner Cemetery. on July 3, 1961.⁵

     Howard Clarence Barts was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^2,3,6 He was born on July 20, 1898 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,5 He married Maude Salome Stull, daughter of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on November 8, 1919 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,7,4 Howard Clarence Barts died on December 13, 1960 at Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana, at age 62.^2,3,7 He Howard C. BARTS, 62, R.R. 3, Rochester, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at Woodlawn hospital where he had been a patient one day. He had been in failing health the past six years with a coronary ailment. Mr. Barts had operated the Rochester Fertilizer and Feed company north of the city on U.S. 31 for 41 years. In recent years his son, Joe [BARTS], has operated the business. Mr. Barts was born July 20, 1898, near Plymouth, to Joseph and Ella MANUAL BARTS. He had lived here for 41 years, coming from Plymouth. He was married Nov. 8, 1918, at Plymouth, to Maude STULL, who survives. Mr. Barts was a member of the Grace Methodist church and the Rochester I.O.O.F. lodge No. 47. Surviving, along with the widow, are two daughters, Mrs. James (June) VRANA, R.R. 1, Rochester; and Mrs. Tom (Alice) SROUFE, R.R. 1, Macy; one son, Joe BARTS, R.R. 5, Rochester; six grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph [BARTS], R.R. 2, Rochester, and Paul [BARTS], Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews. One son, Keith [BARTS], preceded him in death in 1959. One sister, one brother and both parents also precded in death. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Methodist church with the Rev. Ray MILLS officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. Friends may call at the Foster & Good funeral home here after 9 a.m. Wednesday and until noon Thursday and at the church from 1 p.m.until 2 p.m. Thursday. on December 13, 1960.³

     His Social Security Number was 306-48-0031.¹ Dr. Roland Edward Miller was buried at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 West 350 North, West Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.^4,11 He was born on April 21, 1915 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,5,6,12 He married Anna Lucille Short on August 8, 1941 at Rolla, Phelps Co., Missouri.¹³ Dr. Roland Edward Miller died on September 1, 1992 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 77.^1,4,5,12 He Dr. Roland E. "Rollie" Miller, 77, of West Lafayette, died at 5:37 AM Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1992, in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Saturday, following four months of failing health. Born April 21, 1915, at Plymouth, he had lived in the Lafayette area since 1947. He attended Hanover College, graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor of science degree in 1938, and completed his medical degree in 1940. Dr. Miller was a pediatrician for 37 years and had cared for three generations of children in the Lafayette community before retiring in 1984. He also was the school physician for Lafayette School Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He served as a major in the Army Medical Corps in the Pacific Theater from 1941-1945. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Nu Sigma Nu, Beta Theta Pi, Alpha Omega Alpha fraternities, Tippecanoe County and Indiana Medical societies, American Medical Association, and Noon Kiwanis. He was a past president of Lafayette Home Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center medical staffs, and was state chairman of the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics from 1965 to 1970. He was an avid gardener. He married Anna L. Short on Aug. 8, 1951, at Rolla, MO, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Marianne Miller of Silver Springs, MD; two sons, David R. Miller of Longmont, CO, and Jeffery E. Miller, M.D. of Valparaiso; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on September 2, 1992.⁵

     Mable Jeanette Stull was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 313-14-3943.³ She was born on December 9, 1920 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,9,7 As of April 7, 1941,her married name was Clingenpeel.⁹ She married Delbert Allen Clingenpeel on April 7, 1941 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^9,4,7 As of September 27, 1974,her married name was Cummins.⁷ Mable Jeanette Stull married Ralph Hubert Cummins on September 27, 1974 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7 Mable Jeanette Stull died on March 20, 1978 at Laporte, LaPorte Co., Indiana, at age 57.^2,7 She Mrs. Mable Jeanette Cummins, 57, of Rt. 4, Box 65, Walkerton, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in LaPorte Hospital after a brief illness. She was formerly employed by the Walkerton Sale Barn. She was born on Dec. 9, 1920 in Tyner, and lived in this area all her life. On April 7, 1941, in Plymouth, she married Delbert Clingenpeel, who died on June 1, 1973. On Sept 27, 1974, in Walkerton, she married Ralph H. Cummins, who survives, along with her father, Ray Stull of Walkteron; three step daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Duran of Hawaii, Miss Mary H. Cummins of Plymouth, Miss Deborah Jo Cummins of Indianapolis; a stepson, Ralph T. Cummins of North Judson; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Clingenpeel of Walkerton and Mrs. Garnetta Light of Bremen, and two brothers, Dean Stull of Donaldson and Galen Stull of Bourbon. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Mrs. Cummins was a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau and treasurer of Polk Township Farm Bureau. She was also a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church. on March 21, 1978.⁷

     Galen Rupel Stull was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (also known as New Oak Hill Cemetery), 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 304-30-6668.¹¹ He was born on February 20, 1927 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^{11,4,12,6,13,14} He married Dorothy Marie Babka on August 4, 1951.^4,12,15 Galen Rupel Stull died on March 29, 2003 at Bourbon, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 76.^{11,4,12,15,14} He Galen R. Stull, Feb. 20, 1927 – March 29, 2003. BOURBON — Galen R. Stull, 76, of 505 Sunset Drive, died at 4 a.m. Saturday in his home. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (Babka); a daughter, Pam Rausch of Winamac; and a sister, Garneta Light of Bremen. on April 3, 2003.¹²

     Garneta May Stull was buried at Bremen Municipal Cemetery, 100 East 2nd Street, Bremen, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,10 Her Social Security Number was 307-30-5956.¹¹ She and Don Balsey were divorced.^3,12 Garneta May Stull was born on May 28, 1929 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,11 As of October 9, 1948,her married name was Light.⁹ She married Don Balsey on October 9, 1948 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,9 As of May 27, 1973,her married name was Balsey.⁵ Garneta May Stull married Willard Thomas Light on May 27, 1973 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,7,5 Garneta May Stull died on March 27, 2011 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 81.^3,4,11 She Garneta Light, 81, died of natural causes in Miller's Merry Manor, 635 Oakhill Ave., at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011. Garneta was born May 28, 1929, in Tyner, Ind., the daughter of Ray and Agnes Rupel Stull. She graduated from Tyner High School. She was first married to Don Balsley and later married Willard Light. Garneta worked as a dietician at several hospitals and nursing homes in Indiana and Illinois. A member of the Bremen Church of the Brethren, she loved to shop and to cook and was famous for her delicious pies and deserts and potato salad. Always working, she took care of numerous disabled and elderly couples, cooking and cleaning in their homes. She was a devoted animal lover. Garneta is survived by two daughters and two sons. Her daughters are Karen and Gene Curless, New Haven, Ind; Joyce and Robert Breeden, Utica, Ill. Her sons are Gregory and Joetta Balsley, Plymouth, and Brian Balsley, Boulder, Wyo. Six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren also survive, as well as several nieces and nephews. Also surviving Garneta are two sister-in-laws, Alice Shaffer, Plymouth and Dorothy Stull of Bourbon. Garneta was preceded in death by both of her husbands; two brothers, Dean and Galen Stull; an infant brother, Wayne; and two sisters, Jeanette and Martha Clingenpeel. Burial will be in the Bremen Cemetery, Bremen, Ind. on March 31, 2011.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 304-30-5336.¹² Lloyd Russell Burch was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^9,5,13 He was born on December 7, 1915 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^{12,4,9,5,6,8,13} He married Madeline Hope Cole on December 6, 1936 at Donaldson, Marshall Co., Indiana.^5,8 Lloyd Russell Burch died on June 7, 1992 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 76.^12,9,5,13 He Lloyd R. Burch, Dec. 7, 1915 - June 7, 1992. Lloyd R. Burch, 76, of Route 1, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in Holy Cross Parkview Hospital, Plymouth. Mr. Burch was a retired self-employed farmer and he drove a school bus for the Tyner and John Glenn schools for 33 years. He was born Dec. 7, 1915, in Marshall County and was a lifelong area resident. On Dec. 7, 1936, in Donaldson, he married Madeline H. (Miller) Cole. She survives with two sons, Ronald L. and Delmas G., both of Walkerton; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother, Dwight H. of Walkerton. He was a life member of Blissville Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Tyner Cemetery. on June 8, 1992.¹³

     His Social Security Number was 304-30-5198.⁹ Herman Dwight Burch was buried at Tyner Cemetery, Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on October 21, 1918 at Polk Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^9,3,4,5,6,7 He married Pauline Emma Baker on October 21, 1939 at Tyner, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,10,7 Herman Dwight Burch died on November 27, 2008 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 90.^3,9,4 He WALKERTON - H. Dwight Burch, 90, a lifetime Walkerton resident, died of natural causes at his residence at 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2008. Dwight was born at home in the Walkerton/Tyner area on October 21, 1918, the son of Chester H. and Blanche V. (Stull) Burch. He graduated from Tyner High School with the class of 1936. On the 21st of October, 1939, in the parsonage of the United Brethren Church in Tyner, Dwight and Pauline E. Baker were married. A lifetime farmer, he was a popular and dependable school bus driver for 46 years for the Tyner and John Glenn school districts. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening and butchering-always sharing his bounty with others. A lifelong member of the Blissville Church of the Brethren, he was an Indiana Farm Bureau member for over 52 years. Dwight is survived by Pauline, his devoted spouse and by their two sons and families. They are DuWayne P. (Becky) Burch, N. Liberty, IN., and Dennis L. (Linda) Burch, Mentone, IN. His grandchildren, who also survive are: Todd (Karen) Burch, Walkerton, and their children, Nathan and Eric: Tracey (Tom) Duff, Walkerton, and children, Tyler and Trevor: Dawn (Shawn) Campbell, Bremen, and children, Abby and Zach: Deanna (Scott) Greene, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Aaron, Isaac and Deborah Burch, Fort Wayne, IN. Several nieces and nephews survive as well. Dwight was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lloyd Burch. Interment will follow in the Tyner Cemetery. on November 30, 2008.³

     Howard Keith Barts was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^4,6,7,10 He was born on October 1, 1921 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^5,6,7,8,9,10 He married Vada Reffett on December 22, 1946 at Fulton, Fulton Co., Indiana.¹³ Howard Keith Barts died on March 22, 1959 at Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana, at age 37.^4,6,7,10 He Howard Keith BARTS, 37, died of a heart attack Sunday at 4 p.m. in Woodlawn hospital, where he had been admitted only 5 1/2 hours previously. Mr. Barts, who resided at 702 Fulton avenue, had been in ill health about four weeks. Born in Plymouth on Oct. 21, 1921, he was the son of Howard and Maud STULL BARTS. A graduate of Rochester high school and Manchester college, he had recently returned to this city to join the family's firm, Rochester Fertilizer and Feed company. A band director by profession before returning to this city, he had attended the Cincinnati conservatory of music and had been employed by schools at Laurel, Del., and Prestonburg and Pikesville, Ky. He was married Dec. 24, 1946, to Vada REFFETT, who survives. She is a teacher at Riddle elementary school. Mr. Barts was a member of the Grace Methodist church and Rochester Lions club and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving besides his wife are one son, Charles Keith [BARTS], two years of age; his parents, Rochester; one brother, Joseph [BARTS], Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. June VRANA, Rochester, and Mrs. Alice SROUFE, Macy; one niece and four nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grace Methodist church, with Dr. Claude YOUNG officiating, assistd by the Rev. James REFFETT and the American Legion. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. on March 23, 1959.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 317-22-3453.⁹ June Lucile Barts was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^10,11 She was born on November 21, 1924 at Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana.^9,10,2,3,11 As of January 27, 1946,her married name was Richardson.³ She married James Martin Richardson on January 27, 1946 at Fulton Co., Indiana.³ As of May 22, 1954,her married name was Vrana.¹⁰ June Lucile Barts married James Vrana on May 22, 1954 at Rochester Township, Fulton Co., Indiana.^6,7,10,12 June Lucile Barts died on September 13, 2013 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 88.^10,9 She Former Rochester resident, Mrs. June L. Vrana, 88, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. For the past two years, Mrs. Vrana made her home at the Cameron Woods Assisted Living Facility in Angola to be near her son. On Nov. 21, 1924, June L. Barts was born in Rochester to Howard C. and Maude (Stull) Barts. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a sister, Alice, and two brothers, Joe and Keith. In May of 1943, with great pride, June graduated with her class from Rochester High School. She continued her education at the South Bend College of Commerce, studying bookkeeping and accounting. In Rochester, on May 22, 1954, June and James Vrana were married. Their union of 46 years produced twins, Jack and Jill. Over the years, the added blessings of four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren completed the family tree. Residing in Rochester for all of her life, with the exception of the past two years, June retired as an accountant for Patty Middleton. She was a loyal member of the St. John Lutheran Church for over seven decades, serving the church as treasurer for 24 years. From her position as alto, she sang with the Notables. An accomplished kegler, June let the good times roll at Quick's Lanes. She also competed in many state bowling tournaments. She thoughtfully knitted gifts of warmth for her grandchildren and special friends. June was best known for her ability to make the best crisp and crunchy peanut brittle at the holidays. Only she knows how many pounds of peanuts she used to create this annual delectable treat which was always in high demand. June is lovingly remembered by a daughter, Jill Ervin and husband Paul, of Dayton, Ohio; a son, Jack Vrana and wife Kathy, of Angola; four grandchildren, Lauren Vrana Lape and husband Mark, Elliot Vrana and wife Stephanie, and Noah Ervin and Elijah Ervin; two great-grandchildren, Macie Lape and Brysen Lape; sister, Alice Sroufe and husband Tom, of Macy; a sister-in-law, Susie Barts, of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding June in death are her parents; beloved husband, James, on June 6, 2000; an infant grandson, Collin Vrana; and two brothers, Keith Barts and Joseph Barts. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. on September 18, 2013.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 546-09-8508.³ Irene Edna Keanelly was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1000 El Camino Real, Colma, San Mateo Co., California.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1894 at California.^1,3 As of April 29, 1929,her married name was Stull.² She married Leo Lester Stull, son of Franklin H. "Frank" Stull and Martha Jane Poff, on April 29, 1929 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.² Irene Edna Keanelly died on December 26, 1948 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 54.^1,3,4

     Gertrude May Poff was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on April 28, 1895 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,1 She Gertrude May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Poff, of 225 North College street, died Wednesday afternoon at Epworth hospital of appendicitis, aged nine years, seven months and two days. The remains will be laid rest in Riverview cemetery. on December 1, 1904.² She died on December 1, 1904 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 9.¹