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     Shirley Mae Hibschman was born on February 2, 1930 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5 As of June 6, 1948,her married name was Gray.⁵ She married Garland Eugene Wayne Gray, son of Richard Moyer Gray and Gertrude Ethel May Sunday, on June 6, 1948 at Akron, Fulton Co., Indiana.^6,2,4,5

     Ruth E. Bunch was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on April 25, 1931 at North Judson, Starke Co., Indiana.³ As of April 17, 1955,her married name was Gray.¹ She married John Willis Gray, son of Richard Moyer Gray and Gertrude Ethel May Sunday, on April 17, 1955 at Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^1,3 Ruth E. Bunch died on January 24, 1974 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 42.^1,3 She Final rites will be Saturday for Mrs. Ruth E. Gray, 1225 Lakeshore drive, who died Thursday morning in South Bend. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Rochester. Mrs. Gray was born April 25, 1931, in North Judson to Lester and Violet Wilcox Bunch. Her marriage was April 17, 1955, in Rochester, to John W. Gray, who survives. She had lived the majority of her life in this community. Also surviving are her father, of Rochester; three sisters, Mrs. William (Helen) Russell, Villa Park, Ill; Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Amann, Wabash; Mrs. Leland (Bonnie) Corbin, of Cincinnati; one brother, Billy Bunch, North Manchester. Her mother and two sons preceded in death. on January 25, 1974.³

     Donna Fern Rhoda was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^3,1 Her Social Security Number was 314-18-7544.⁴ She was born on June 15, 1918 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana.^5,1,2,4,6,7 As of October 1, 1944,her married name was Gray.⁵ She married John Willis Gray, son of Richard Moyer Gray and Gertrude Ethel May Sunday, on October 1, 1944 at Fulton Co., Indiana.^5,1 Donna Fern Rhoda and John Willis Gray were divorced circa 1954.¹ Donna Fern Rhoda died on August 22, 2011 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, at age 93.^1,2,4 She Donna Fern O'Dell, 93, Rochester, passed away at 12:58 p.m. Monday at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Donna was born in Fort Wayne on June 15, 1918 to James T. and Mary Smith Rhoda. Donna was a proud member of the Rochester High School class of 1937. In 1944, Donna and John W. Gray were married in Akron. They were married for 10 years. Later, James "Digger" O'Dell and Donna were married in 1958. Their union of 42 years produced a beautiful daughter, Linda. Donna's primary work was as a loving mother and devoted housewife. She worked outside the home for the Rochester Telephone Company for 17 years, prior to the arrival of becoming a mom. During her telephone years, she was operator assistant and later became the chief operator. She retired in 1959 to spend time raising her family and being a wife. Hobbies enjoyed during her youth were dancing and traveling. More recently, she enjoyed reading novels of romance and watching movies, especially comedies and mysteries. She was a loyal lifetime member of the First Christian Church of Rochester. Donna is remembered for her sense of humor and caring for others, putting their needs before her own. She greeted friends and family with a warm smile that was contagious. Hallmark's Maxine was her heroine; Donna felt she reflected many of the same attributes with her spunk. Donna is survived by her daughter, Linda Beckman and husband Rob, Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Digger in 2000; brother, Jack Adams; sister-in-law, Helen Adams; and three sisters in infancy. Donna will be laid to eternal rest next to her beloved husband Digger in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. on August 24, 2011.¹

     Wilma L. Holloway was buried at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^2,4 She was born on April 12, 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² As of July 25, 1941,her married name was Gray.³ She married Herbert Clifford Gray, son of Richard Moyer Gray and Gertrude Ethel May Sunday, on July 25, 1941 at Indiana.^1,3 Wilma L. Holloway died on August 15, 1975 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 52.² She Mrs. Wilma L. (Holloway) Gray Kotzenmacher, 53, South Bend, died at 2:40 p.m. Friday in South Bend Memorial hospital. She had been in ill health one year. She was born April 12, 1923 in South Bend to Enos G. and Addie Holloway. She had lived in South Bend for 30 years, moving there from Fulton county. She was married last January to Edward Kotzenmacher, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Dennis Gray, South Bend; two grandchildren; the mother, Mrs. Addie Nightengale, South Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Martin (Ladosia) Erenberger and Mrs. Max (Edna) Strumpfer, both of South Bend, and Mrs. Pat (Geraldine) Patzer, Dowagiac, Mich; two brothers, Richard, Niles, Mich., and Enos, Mishawaka. The father preceded in death. Burial will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. cemetery. on August 16, 1975.²

     Kevin S. Gray was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He was born on March 5, 1964 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He died on July 8, 1976 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 12.^1,2,3 He Kevin S. Gray, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gray, 931 Delano, died at 12:05 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Hospital after an extended illness. Kevin was a sixth grade student at Edison Elementary School. Born on March 5, 1964, in South Bend, he had lived here his lifetime. Surviving beside his parents are a brother, Sean L., at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hawley of South Bend; paternal great-grandparents, Mrs. William Nightingale of South Bend; and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Roy Wittner of South Bend. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Kevin was a member of the East Side Little League and Irish Youth Hockey League. on July 9, 1976.²

     Colleen Kay Wise was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^3,4 She Colleen K. Wise, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Monday at her residence. On Sept. 20, 1946, Colleen Wise was born in Warsaw to Arthur C. and Mary Ellen (Gray) Wise. She was a graduate of Mentone High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as bird watching. She worked at R.R. Donnelly's for 35 years. Survivors include her son, Douglas and wife Roni Wise, Warsaw; four grandchildren, Mariah Konkle, Savannah Pacheco, Danikah Wise and Dillion Wise; three great-grandchildren, Ailah Burchett, Isabella Pacheco and Douglas Marsillet III; brother Garry and his wife Sandy Wise, Mentone; and aunt Lois and her husband Allen Woolley, Akron. She was preceeded in death by her parents, and brothers Jarry and Larry Wise. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.³ She was born on September 20, 1946 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^3,4 She died on October 13, 2014 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 68.^3,4

     Jarry L. Wise was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^4,5 He married Kimberly Lucille Bush.⁶ Jarry L. Wise was born on July 22, 1954 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^4,5 He died on January 5, 2000 at Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana, at age 45.^4,5

     His Social Security Number was 316-44-3714.⁶ Larry Wayne Wise was buried at Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^5,8,10 He and Christina S. Cook were divorced.⁵ Larry Wayne Wise was born on August 14, 1943 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,6,7,8,9,10 He married Christina S. Cook on November 11, 1994 at Burket, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.⁴ Larry Wayne Wise died on August 22, 2001 at Warsaw, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 58.^{5,6,7,8,10,11}