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     Gary Lee Hoebeke The family would like to let all friends know that Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gary Lee Hoebeke, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at The Hampton's SeniorLiving Facility of Tyler, Texas on August 23, 2025. He was 84 years old. Gary was born on December 24, 1940 in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Adrian Leonard and Madeleine Donaldson Hoebeke. He was the brother of Terrill Adrian Hoebeke. The son of an army officer himself, Gary and his family moved frequently, including a tour in Peru, whereas a young boy he acquired fluency in Spanish. After graduating from Columbus High School in Columbus, Georgia, he enlisted for two years in the army before attending Michigan State University. There he received his Bachelor's of Science degree in History and Economics in 1964. Towards the end of his military career, in 1987, he completed his MBA from Webster University. As an ROTC graduate, Lt. Hoebeke was deployed as a platoon leader in Vietnam with the First Cavalry Division (Air mobile), which engaged in the first major clash between US and North Vietnamese Army regulars in 1965. There were heavy casualties on both sides.Hoebeke was wounded, and spent several months in recovery. Promoted to Captain, he served a second tour with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), a highly-classified, multi-service unit specializing in unconventional warfare. Hoebeke's peacetime assignments included serving as a liaison officer to the Panamanian military and later serving as one of the "55" advisors assigned under an initiative of President Reagan to train and assist the El Salvadoran army in its fight against communist insurgents. Lt Col Hoebeke's last assignment was as Latin American Editor to Military Review at the Command & General Staff College in Leavenworth, Kansas. In his 27 years of enlisted and commissioned service, Hoebeke received numerous awards and commendations, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for valor, but the award he wore most proudly was the Combat Infantryman's Badge. After retiring, Gary and his wife, Pamela Kay Stockham Hoebeke, moved to Port Charlotte, FL, and then to D'Iberville, MS, before settling in Bullard, TX. In each community, he was always an active member and a good and helpful neighbor and friend. Wherever he moved, he stayed busy — running a computer business, serving as a part-time mailman, or repairing just about anything with his massive tool collection. He enjoyed boating and fishing and had a lifelong passion for restoring automobiles and motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela, his parents, son Jonathan Adrian Hoebeke, granddaughter, Sydney Miranda Haines and grandson, Nicholas Drew Hoebeke Haines. Gary is survived by his children, Christopher Hyde Hoebeke, Kristin Anne Sheldon, Holly Beth Hoebeke Woodward and Pieter Gary Hoebeke and his stepsons Bryan Joseph Behrens and Jeffery Todd Behrens; grandchildren Rachel Elizabeth Hoebeke Antich, Amy Ruth Heilmann, Jonathan Lee Hoebeke, Alexandra Elizabeth Hoebeke, Corey Lee Hoebeke, Timothy Francis Sheldon and Theodore Winthol Sheldon; and great grandchildren Zelda Lillian Heilmann and Hadliegh Elizabeth Wells; and his brother, Terrill Adrian Hoebeke. He will be missed but isnow in Heaven awaiting his arrival.¹ He married Mary Anne Gailhouse, daughter of Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse and Edna Irene Bishop.² Gary Lee Hoebeke was born on December 24, 1940 at Fort Benning, Muscogee Co., Georgia.¹ He died on August 23, 2025 at Tyler, Smith Co., Texas, at age 84.¹

     His Social Security Number was 373-58-1746.³ Thomas Allen Seggerman and Jeannine Beth Gailhouse were divorced.¹ Thomas Allen Seggerman married Jeannine Beth Gailhouse, daughter of Winthol Peter "Pete" Gailhouse and Edna Irene Bishop.^4,5 Thomas Allen Seggerman was born on January 29, 1951 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 He died on January 23, 2007 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 55.^1,2,3 He Thomas Seggerman, 55, died Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born Jan. 29, 1951, in Niles, to the late Ralph R.and Lucille A. (Everding) Seggerman. He is survived by a sister, Susan (Norm) Cipares of Edwardsburg on January 28, 2007.²

     Dorothy Jean Annis Dorothy Jean (Ganger) Bishop ("Doje" to her life-long friends and family), Aug 27, 1924 – Aug 30, 2021. Born in South Bend, Indiana. Married Ralph Romaine Ganger (United States Navy) January 23, 1944. Ralph and Dorothy had two children: Lawrence Ganger – Tucson, AZ and Karen Dunn – Fayetteville, GA. Dorothy and Ralph resided in several localities during their marriage including South Bend, IN, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Ionia, Michigan, Edwardsburg; and Niles Michigan. Dorothy Worked as church secretary, Ionia First United Methodist Church, Ionia Michigan. Ralph and Dorothy moved to Edwardsburg, Michigan in the early '70s. Dorothy worked for the school system, and subsequently for Miles Laboratories in South Bend, IN until her retirement. Dorothy was widowed (First time) March 26, 1974 while living in Niles, Michigan. Dorothy remarried to Kenneth D. Bishop, Sr. July 30, 1976. Dorothy and Kenneth were married 42 years, and resided on the Bishop Farms in Edwardsburg, Michigan. Kenneth had two children from his previous marriage: Kenneth Bishop, Jr. – Elkhart, IN and Kitty Davis – Edwardsburg, MI. Dorothy was widowed the second time on February 25, 2018 upon the passing of Kenneth Bishop, Sr. Dorothy moved to Sugar Land, TX to be close to daughter Karen, and then relocated to Fayetteville, GA when Karen and Bob moved to Fayetteville in August 2018. Dorothy resided at Heartis Senior Living Complex for three years from August 2018 until her death. Dorothy was active in the Order of Eastern Star most of her adult life holding various positions, including Worthy Matron in the Ionia, Michigan Lodge. Dorothy and Ralph owned a small hobby farm in Niles, Michigan where they grazed a few head of livestock until Ralph's passing. Upon marrying Kenneth Bishop she moved with Kenneth to the Bishop Farms, a large centennial farm in Edwardsburg, Michigan. When Kenneth retired from farming, he and Dorothy spent winters in Florida at their favorite RV camp, where they made life-long friends with other snow birds. Dorothy enjoyed line dancing and socializing afternoons at "Flapper's Junction", a gathering spot in the RV Park. Kenny and Dorothy were known as "Fluffy and The Farmer." Dorothy loved people and made friends easily. Dorothy was a lifelong fan of the University of Notre Dame football team. The connection to Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, was through her step father, who was a brother-in-law of Knute Rockne, legendary football coach at Notre Dame. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, the team often relaxed at the Niles farm after games enjoying pig roasts and home brew. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren when the children visited the Bishop Farms in Edwardsburg. Dorothy is survived by son, Lawrence Romaine Ganger (Tonne) and daughter Karen Susann Dunn (Bob). Step son Kenneth Bishop, Jr (Brenda) and step daughter Kitty Davis (Roger). Grandchildren Kristin Gates, Devin Ganger, Brian Dunn, Travis Davis, Lee Bishop, Kelly Lee, and Kevin Bishop; plus 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.² She was born on August 27, 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² As of July 30, 1976,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Kenneth Dean Bishop Sr., son of Leroy A. Bishop and Mary Hazel Cook, on July 30, 1976.^1,2 Dorothy Jean Annis died on August 30, 2021 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia, at age 97.²

     Carol Marie Zimmer was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.^6,2 Her Social Security Number was 312-30-5548.⁴ She was born on February 26, 1929 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,6,4,5 As of August 14, 1947,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Herman Louis Bishop, son of Leroy A. Bishop and Mary Hazel Cook, on August 14, 1947 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2,3,6 Carol Marie Zimmer died on October 4, 2005 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 76.^2,3,6,4,7 She Carol M. Bishop, 76, of 20895 US-12 E., died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2005) at Cass County Medical Care Facility, after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 26, 1929, in South Bend, Ind. to John Sr. and Sophia (Lehman) Zimmer. Her foster parents were John and Ellen Harper. She married Herman L. Bishop on Aug. 14, 1947, in Edwardsburg. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Myra McGinty of Ariz., Dawn Nyerges and Penny Werner, both of Edwardsburg; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lucille McCarthy of Ashville, N.C., and Nelba Mattechette of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by one sister, Nelle Zimmer; and three brothers, John Zimmer, Jr., William Zimmer and Norman Zimmer. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the Genealogy Society of Elkhart, as well as a former 4-H leader, and former Campfire Girls leader. She was a graduate of Southwestern Michigan College School of Nursing, was a homemaker, and was also an LPN who did private nursing. on October 6, 2005.³

     Robert E. "Bob" Nyerges was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.² He Robert E. "Bob" Nyerges, 63, of Edwardsburg, passed away Friday, March 21, at Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville. He was born Oct. 4, 1950, in South Bend, Ind., to Joseph S. and Nina D. (Kizer) NyergesOn Sept. 30, 1995, he married Dawn (Bishop) Nyerges in Niles. In addition to his wife, other survivors include two sons, Jason (Lisa) Knepp of Milford, Ind; and Steven Norton of South Bend; daughter Sarah (Billy) O'Hara of Elkhart, Ind; three brothers, George (Connie) Nyerges, Albert (Grace) Nyerges and Richard (Jean) Nyerges, all of Granger, Ind; two sisters, Shirley Rankin of South Bend and Linda (Jerry) Weston of Granger; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Granger Community Church in Granger and a member of Teamsters Local IBEW 153 in South Bend. Bob was employed as a fiber optic commercial electrician for 38 years prior to his retirement in 2012. He received his bachelor's degree from IUSB and Ivy Tech of South Bend. He held several electrical certifications. He was an honest, extremely intelligent man that loved his family, enjoyed reading and was a lifelong learner. Bob was a member of Granger Community Church, volunteering as a shuttle bus driver and landscape gardener. He was a strong Christian, fisherman, hunter, and gardner of flowers, fruits and vegetables. He loved caring and feeding the wild birds in his area, building several bird houses. Bob traveled to NHRA drag racing strips around the United States to meet up with his drag racing friends. He followed all of John Force NHRA racing. He was a huge fan of Notre Dame football. His love for life included his family first, loving and adoring his grandchildren and watching them grow in school and sports. Interment will following Adamsville Cemetery, Edwardsburg.² He was born on October 4, 1950 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He married Dawn Delight Bishop, daughter of Herman Louis Bishop and Carol Marie Zimmer, on September 30, 1995 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,2 Robert E. "Bob" Nyerges died on March 21, 2014 at Stevensville, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 63.²

     Penny Bishop Penny Werner, 70, of Edwardsburg, died peacefully Friday, April 21, 2023 in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began May 4, 1952 in Elkhart, Indiana the daughter of Herman and Carol Bishop. She married Mark Richard Werner August 21, 1971 on the front lawn of her parent’s home in Edwardsburg, Michigan. As a child, she was active in 4-H in sewing, photography, baking, horse training and dog training. Penny was a devoted wife and mother, giving freely of her time as well as giving away her talents as a seamstress for her family and community. She was a Den Mother for her sons’ Cub Scout Packs. Penny and her family hosted foreign exchange students. She made booties for the search dogs serving after 9-11, masks for local hospitals in response to CoVID, and knitted hats for premature infants. Penny received her CNA designation in 1974 and performed in-home care for a variety of patients. She read and recorded books for the Elkhart Public Library. Penny was a member of and hostess for the Cass County Audubon Society. Penny will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of almost fifty-two years, Mark Werner of Edwardsburg; two sons, Todd Werner of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Leif (Beth) Werner of St. Joseph, Michigan; two grandsons, Tristan Werner, Ronan Werner; a sister, Dawn Martin; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Jessica Velez Werner. Penny will be laid to rest in Adamsville Cemetery in Edwardsburg. Penny’s family is grateful for the care received by Caring Circle Hospice.⁴ She was born on May 4, 1952 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,4 As of August 21, 1971,her married name was Werner.⁴ She married Mark Richard Werner on August 21, 1971 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,4,3 Penny Bishop died on April 21, 2023 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 70.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 362-50-5574.⁴ Don Wesley McGinty was buried at Pine Lake Cemetery, 1367 Pine Lake Road, La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on December 15, 1947 at Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 He married Myra Kristine Bishop, daughter of Herman Louis Bishop and Carol Marie Zimmer, on July 22, 2000 at La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.¹ Don Wesley McGinty died on February 10, 2001 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 53.^2,3,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-4955.⁴ Hazel Christine Mabry was buried at Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She was born on December 7, 1929 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 As of February 26, 1946,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Marion Jefferson Bishop, son of Jefferson B. "Jeff" Bishop and Hattie Beanica Hall, on February 26, 1946 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Hazel Christine Mabry and Marion Jefferson Bishop were divorced on August 1, 1957 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ Hazel Christine Mabry died on August 7, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 70.^7,4,3 She BISHOP, Hazel Christine, 70, of Elliston, passed away suddenly Monday, August 7, 2000. Ms. Bishop is survived by one son, Jefferson (Jeff) Bishop of Fernandina Beach, Fla; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Claudine Jones and Recie Shields; two brothers, Early and Jesse Mabry; special niece, Betty Saunders; and numerous other loving nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. on August 9, 2000.³

     Her Social Security Number was 313-10-4324.⁵ Winifred Leone Hamilton was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,7 She was born on December 25, 1915 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,5,3,4,7 As of August 10, 1945,her married name was Follmer.¹ She married Robert Chester Follmer, son of Chester Daniel Follmer and Myrtle May Bolton, on August 10, 1945 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2,7 Winifred Leone Hamilton died on February 1, 2003 at Michigan at age 87.⁵ She Funeral services for Winifred L. Follmer, 87, of Follmer Road in Niles, are Wednesday. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Ind. Follmer died at on Saturday at Lakeland Medical Facility in Niles. She was born on Dec. 25, 1915 in South Bend, Ind. On Aug. 10, 1945 in Edwardsburg she married Robert Chester Follmer, who died on Dec. 26, 1991. She came to the Niles area from South Bend, Ind. in 1940. She was a former cashier at Robertson's in South Bend, Ind. and accounts payable at Clark Equipment of Buchanan. She was a member of the Edwardsburg American Legion No. 476 Auviliary. Survivors include a son, Larry Follmer of Niles; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Dean Hamilton of Edwardsburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Stiffler. on February 3, 2003.⁷

     Eleanor Ethel Shaner was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 374-40-8573.⁵ She was born on December 16, 1921 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.^1,5,4,3 As of September 26, 1942,her married name was Follmer.¹ She married Richard Fredrick Follmer, son of Chester Daniel Follmer and Myrtle May Bolton, on September 26, 1942 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2 Eleanor Ethel Shaner died on September 28, 2000 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 78.^5,4

     Mary Margaret Smith was buried at Iliff Cemetery, McLuney, Perry Co., Ohio.² She was born on July 19, 1916 at Crooksville, Perry Co., Ohio.¹ As of January 14, 1945,her married name was Hall.³ She married Rev. Robert Lee Hall, son of Ira Daniel "Dee" Hall and Sarah Amanda Iddings, on January 14, 1945 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.^1,3 Mary Margaret Smith died on July 8, 1973 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio, at age 56.¹ She McIntire School Teacher Dies at 56. Mrs. Margaret Hall, 56, of 7425 West Pike, a teacher at McIntire School, died at 12:10 p.m. Sunday at Bethesda Hospital where she had been a patient two and a half weeks following a three-month illness. She was born July 19, 1916 in Crooksville, the daughter of Arthur and Blanche Conaway Smith. She had resided in the area about ten years. Mrs. Hall formerly taught at Wilson School. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rev. R. Lee Hall, a step-daughter Mrs. Myron (Elnora) Decker of Corning; two step-sons, Robert Hall of Los Angeles, Calif. and Ira David Hall of Boston, Mass; a brother, Corwin Smith of 12 East Main Street, South Zanesville; five step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren, a niece and three nephews. on July 9, 1973.¹

     His Social Security Number was 184-05-7558.⁶ Myron Melroy Decker was buried at Coopers Plains Cemetery, Coopers Plains, Steuben Co., New York.² He was born on July 20, 1915 at Blossburg, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.^6,4,7,5 He married Helen Lenora Hall, daughter of Rev. Robert Lee Hall and Irene Boggs, on December 31, 1939 at Muncy, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 Myron Melroy Decker died on February 18, 1999 at Steuben Co., New York, at age 83.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 555-20-9519.² Dorothy Jean Lauritzen was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.^3,4 She was born on March 5, 1922 at Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.^5,2,3,4 As of November 20, 1943,her married name was Hall.¹ She married William Robert Hall, son of Rev. Robert Lee Hall and Irene Boggs, on November 20, 1943 at Pima Co., Arizona.¹ Dorothy Jean Lauritzen died on June 22, 2011 at Norwalk, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.^5,2,3,4

     Keith Craig Hall was born on December 15, 1951 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.² He married Susan J. Lemke on September 6, 1980 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Keith Craig Hall died on November 11, 2013 at Newport Beach, Orange Co., California, at age 61.¹

     Dorothy W. Doll Dorothy Doll Hall, 91, of Evans Falls, Tunkhannock, died Sunday evening Jan. 10th 2016 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. She was born in Evans Falls on July 30, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Warden Doll. Dorothy was a graduate of the Montrose High School and she graduated from the Mansfield State Teachers College with a Bachelors of Science degree in Home Economics in 1944. She was married for more than 66 years on Dec. 22, 1945 to late Ira David Hall who passed away in 2012. Dorothy was a representative of the Iroquois Gas Corporation, Buffalo and the Home Service Gas Corporation, Buffalo. She was a home service supervisor for the Pa Power and Light Company from 1945 until 1948 supervising the Wilkes-Barre, Division. She joined the General Electric Appliance Co. in 1954 where she held the position as Home Service Director in Allentown. Dorothy specialized in demonstrating appliances, training dealers, TV commercials and demonstrations, instructing consumer group’s. Dorothy and her husband moved to Framingham Massachusetts to follow her husband’s career at Liberty Mutual. Dorothy and her husband returned to her parent’s farm in Evans Falls to care for her parents after Dave’s retirement. They enjoyed their retirement making improvements and caring for the family farm. She was a member of the Evans Falls United Methodist Church where she was baptized and she later played the piano and organ. Dorothy and Dave helped with many maintenance repairs and water control at the church. In addition to her husband and parents Dorothy is preceded in death by two brothers Paul Doll and Lewis Elwood Doll and two nephews Paul “Skip” Doll and Casey Hall. Dorothy is survived by nieces and nephews: Roberta Davis, E. Charles Doll, Patricia Campbell (Forrest), Barbara Spalding (Jack), Diana Dates (Daryl), David Hall (Teri), and William Hall (Susanne) A special thanks to all the caregiver’s and helpers that cared for Dorothy at her house in Evans Falls. Interment will be at the Orcutts Grove Cemetery, Noxen.² She was buried at Orcutts Grove Cemetery, Noxen, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 She was born on July 30, 1924 at Evans Falls, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 As of December 22, 1945,her married name was Hall.² She married Ira David Hall, son of Rev. Robert Lee Hall and Irene Boggs, on December 22, 1945 at Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2,3 Dorothy W. Doll died on January 10, 2016 at Plains, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at age 91.^2,3