The Rochester Sentinel 1983
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The Rochester Sentinel 1983 Monday, January 3, 1983 J. W. Nix Last rites were conducted Sunday for J. W. NIX, 65, who was found dead Saturday at his home, 614 Fulton Ave. Coroner Joyce GOOD estimated that death had occurred Wednesday from natural causes. Mr. Nix had been in ill health since June. He was born September 22, 1917 in Pauline, Texas to Everett S. and Pearl KIRKPATRICK NIX. He had been a resident of Rochester since 1938, after coming here from Texas. He was a member of the Indiana Public Health Department and an inspector for the State Board of Health for 25 years. A veteran of World War II, he was also a member of the Elks Lodge, I.O.O.F., Indiana Association of Sanitarians and the Beer Can Collectors of America. Surviving him are a daughter, Linda PERDUE of Delphi, and one son, David NIX of Tomball, Texas. Also surviving are one sister, Margerite THORNHILL of Elba, Texas and three grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services were conducted by Rev. John PHILLIPS at the Foster & Good Funeral Home. Memorials are asked to be sent to the Heart Association and the Planned Parenthood Association. Virgil C. Doran Virgil C. DORAN, 92, of Burket, died at 1:10 a.m. at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1890, to Cary and Jeanette MILLER DORAN of Burket and had livd there all his life. On Dec. 24, 1914 he married Blanche EHERENMAN, who preceded him in death in 1963. For 41 years he was an employee of the Railway Postal Service. In the last 30 years he had been a partner with a son as owners of Warsaw Black Oxide, Inc., in Burket. He was a member of the Burket United Methodist Church and the Elks Lodge in Warsaw. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Delta Deane) SHULTZ of North Manchester and three sons, Keith DORAN of Warsaw, Bryan and Brooke DORAN, both of Burket. He had twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One son, Dr. Hal DORAN, preceded him in death. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the King Memorial Home in Mentone with the Rev. Don [POYSER] officiating. Callers may come after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at the Palestine Cemetery. Charles W. MacVean Charles W. MacVEAN, 92, of 825 Madison St., died at 5:04 this morning at Woodlawn Hospital. He had been in failing health for nearly a year. He was born July 9, 1890, in LeRoy, N.Y. and had lived in Rochester most of his life. On October 29, 1913, he married Marie Louise WALTERS, who [in 1963] preceded him in death. He was owner and operator of the Rochester Greenhouse until his retirement. He was a former member of the Rochester City Council. Surviving are one sister, Edna HOLLEY of Rochester N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Foster & Good Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald MAUGHAN officiating. Private burial services will be conducted at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. this evening. Edna Ruffing Edna RUFFIN, 63, of 17400 S. Maple Road, Argos, died at 9:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in South Bend Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1919 in Argos to Ray and Elsie EDWARDS HOOKER. She married Frank RUFFING Jr. September 4, 1938 in Argos. He survives. She was a member and past president of the Argos American Legion Auxiliary, the 40&8 Salon of Marshall Co., the Whippoorwill Ladies Aid, The Marshall Co. Extension Homemakers Club and was current president of the Green Township Homemakers Club. Surviving are two daughters and a son, Mrs. Lois McGRIFF of Sharpsburg, Ky., Mrs. Joyce WEST of Bourbon and Eddy RUFFING of Inwood; eleven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. A daughter, Fran [RUFFING], and brother, Lamar HOOKER, preceded her in death. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos. Visiting will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Monday. The 40&8 Salon of Marshall County will conduct a memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday. Burial will be at the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery. Elizabeth Rouch Elizabeth “Sandy” ROUCH, 89, died at 11:15 p.m. Jan. 1 at her home at 620 Indiana Ave. She had been ill three years. She was born Dec. 24, 1893, in Frankfort and lived most of her life here. She married Eugene C. ROUCH in 1911 and was a retired waitress. Survivors include two daughters, Ruby ROBINSON of Kokomo and Mildred [BAILLIEUL] of Rochester, nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great- great-grandchildren. One daugher, a sister and a brother preceded her in death. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Rev. Joey WATT officiating. Visiting will be from 2-4 p.m. and 7-8:30 today. Burial will be Tuesday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Tuesday, January 4, 1983 to Wednesday, January 5, 1983 [no obits] Thursday, January 6, 1983 Joseph A. Jackson Joseph A. JACKSON, 87, Mexico, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 3, 1895, in Miami County to Daniel F. and Dora E. SHIREMEN JACKSON. He married Opal L. FOWLER in 1924; she died in 1976. He was a retired farmer. A World War II veteran, he was a life member of the Peru American Legion. He attended the Peoria United Methodist Church. Surviving are three children, George JACKSON, Rochester; Mrs. Russel (Edna) YENTES and Mrs. Dale (Janie) MORRIS, Marion; a sister, Mary ANDERSON, Ashville, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers, two sisters and a son preceded in death. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru, with the Rev. Karen GREULACH officiating. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday. William L. Adamson William Leroy “Roy” ADAMSON, 96, formerly of 122 W. Seventh St., died at 7 a.m. today in Canterbury Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 2, 1886 in Fulton County to Homer and Isabelle JEWELL ADAMSON and was a lifetime resident of the county. His first marriage was to Ethel L. MEREDITH on Aug. 11, 1911; she died in 1951. He was married to Blanche BRYANT on May 16, 1953; she died in 1972. He was a farmer in Newcastle Township, retiring in 1944. He was a member of the Rochester Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, Doris DEAMER, and Mrs. Glen (Virginia) LAW, both of Rochester; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Ruth FELDER, Atlanta, Ga. Six brothers preceded in death. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Foster & Good Funeral Home with the Revs. Richard VanMETER and James DAVISON officiating. Burial will be in the Mentone Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Friday, January 7, 1983 Emma J. Berger Emma J. BERGER, 68, Rt. 2, Argos, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday in South Bend Memorial Hospital after an 18-month illness. She was born April 28, 1914 in Crumstown, Ind., to George and Florence PAUL CRUM and moved from Crumstown to Argos 40 years ago. She was married Dec. 24, 1932 in South Bend to Harley BERGER, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Janet) CHILTON, Rt. 2, Argos; a grandson, Jason [CHILTON]; a sister, Ethel CLARK, Mishawaka; and a brother, Walter CRUM, Rt. 3, Walkerton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Grossman Funeral Home in Argos with Elder Robert RETTINGER officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Brethren Cemetery southeast of Argos. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and on Sunday from 9 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be made to the Marshall County Cancer Association. Howard M. Ferrell Howard M. FERRELL, 62, of 406 N. First St., Argos, died unexpectedly at 6:21 p.m. Thursday in Parkview Hospital at Plymouth, where he was a patient for six days. He was born Dec. 20, 1920 in Hoopeston, Ill., to Elmer and Versia KESTER FERRELL and moved to Argos in 1941 from Westmont, Ill. He was a former employee of the Town of Argos and last was employed by Orthopedics of Bourbon. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Plymouth VFW post, the Plymouth American Legion and the 40&8 of Marshall County. He was married June 17, 1939 in Waukegan, Ill., to Rosebud DINSMORE, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Marla TOM, Springfield, Va.; Deborah KLINE, Argos, and Terri FERRELL, Rochester; five grandchildren; five sisters, Margie HINKLE, Margaret ZIEBART and Donna HOLT, all of Hoopeston, Ill.; Mary GLOVER, Milford, Ill., and Shirley PENCE, Ossian, Ind.; and a brother, Dale [FERRELL], Danville, Ill. A son, Howard FERRELL Jr., Rochester, prceded in death. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Grossman Funeral Home at Argos with the Rev. Richard LEWKE officiating. Burial will be in the Argos Maple Grove Cemetery with military honors by the Plymouth VFW Post. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m.