Herald-Palladium Benton Harbor-St. Joseph FRIDAY, November 16, 2001 7A RECORDS OBITUARIES Ruthe Rench NEW BUFFALO, Township Ruthe Rench, 76, of New Buffalo died at 5:26 a.m. Nov. 14, 2001, at home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17, at Kerley Starks-Smith: Funeral Home, New Buffalo, with Father Thomas De Vita officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Lake: School Alliance Bank. Mrs. Rench was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Michigan City, the daughter of Otto and Harriet (Masur) Wiedenhoft.
She was the co-owner and operator of Country Corner Antiques from 1984 until the present. She loved to garden and was an avid doll collector. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first spouse, George Bartos, in 1960; three brothers John Wiedenhoft, Chuck Wiedenhoft and Raymond Wiedenhoft; and one granddaughter, Tonya Houchins. On Feb. 22, 1962, she married Ralph "Dick" Rench, in Jackson, and he survives.
Also surviving are two sons Gerald (Mary) Bartos of LaPorte, Jeffery "Mike" (Georgenia) Bartos of New Buffalo; daughters Sandra (Harold) Rozinski of Valparaiso, Sharlene (Russell) Holm of Three Oaks, Georgenia (Herschel) Poteet of LaPorte, Rhea (Mitch) Rench-Shrum of Norton Shores, and Reginia "Rocky" (Paul) Zubrys of Michigan City, 18 grandchildren; 12 great-' grandchildren; sisters Eleanor Stiller of LaPorte, and Jean (Ray) Schroeder of New Buffalo. Earl L. Brown Jr. BUCHANAN Earl L. Brown 70, of Buchanan died Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2001, in BROWN Poteau, Okla. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at First Baptist Church, Bokoshe, Okla. Burial will be at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, Bokoshe.
Arrangements are by Evans Miller Funeral Home, Poteau. "A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Bethel Baptist Church, Niles. The family will receive friends at the BROWN church for one hour before the service.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Michigan Chapter, 1421 E. 12 Mile Road, Building Madison Heights, MI, 48071. Earl was born June 28, 1931, in Bokoshe. An Army veteran, he was employed in industrial quality control and retired from Allied-Signal in South Bend, Ind. He was a 50-year member of LaRue Messenger American Legion Post 26 in Niles and an avid fisherman.
On Sept. 15, 1951, in Watertown, N.Y., he married Jeannette McGowan. In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Janice (Danny) Furr of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Kathy (Jim) Fesperman of Poteau, Linda (Tom) Teel of Big Cabin, one son, Dave (Sandy) Brown of Benton Harbor; two sisters, Elizabeth Bills of Kinta, and Patsy Brooks of Bokoshe; two brothers, George Brown of Bokoshe and Bobby Brown of Carlsbad, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl Sr. and Gladys Funeral Home, Buchanan, with a prayer vigil at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Donald was born July 6, 1917, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Mary Roti Roti. The family moved to Buchanan a few months after Donald's birth, to begin their shoe business, Roti Roti Footwear. Donald graduated from Buchanan High School in 1935. He attended Ferris State College and Western Michigan University, playing on the football team for both schools, earning all conference honors at Western.
After graduating from Western in 1941, he joined the U.S. Navy and became a Navy flyer. During the war he was stationed at Nargannsett Bay, Rhode Island, where he flew seaplanes and tested torpedoes, then at Barber's Point in the Hawaiian Islands as an education officer. Donald married Shirley Louise Lemmer of Kalamazoo, in Providence, R.1., on Nov. 11, 1942.
After the war, they made their home in Shelby, then moved to Buchanan. Donald taught in the high schools and coached football or basketball in both towns, before joining his parents in the family business. While in business, Donald served as a city commissioner and mayor pro-tem. In 1965, he resumed his teaching career in the Buchanan Public Schools. He earned his master's degree from Western Michigan University in 1968.
After retiring from teaching in 1981, Donald served on the school board. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two sons Joseph (Stephanie Pagano) and Jon (Marjorie); four daughters Anne (Tom) Saal, Mary Roti Roti (Doug Rogers), Donna Pilley; Resetar, eight and grandchildren (Arthur) and Lisa Kerlin, Emily Kraus, Brian and Amy Saal, Elon, Joseph and Annalisse Roti Roti, Meaghan Pagano; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Dillon Kerlin. Cynthia Clifton CLIFTON bins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor. Cynthia was born May 20, 1963, in Tyronza, to the union of Shirley Clifton and Martin Rueben. She is survived by her mother, Shirley Clifton- Wallace of Benton Harbor; her father, Martin Rueben of Memphis, brother, Lonnie (Tressea) Clifton of Detroit; sisters Phyllis Wallace of Atlanta and Paula Wallace of Benton Harbor; stepsisters Lavette Rueben and Erma Rueben, both of Memphis; grandmother, Annie Pulliam of Gilmore, uncles Billy Cheatham, Leroy (Betty) Clifton, Richard (Marlena) Clifton and Tony Clifton, all of Benton Harbor; aunts, Mary (Robert) Russell and Ella Taylor, both of Benton Harbor; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by greatgrandmother, Julia Cheatham, in 1999; great-grandfather, Clarence Cheatham, in 1957; aunt, Annie Jule Calloway; and brother, Paul Wallace BENTON HARBOR Cynthia Clifton, 38, of Benton Harbor died Nov. 14, 2001, at Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bread of Life Church, Benton Harbor, where a wake and family hour will begin at 9 a.m. Monday.
Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor. Arrange- CLIFTON ments are by Rob- in 1971. Brown, and a brother, Louis. Mary F. Dunne Donald Roti Roti Schumann BUCHANAN Donald Roti Roti, 84, of Buchanan died Wednesday, Nov.
14, 2001, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, during a routine visit. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at St.
Anthony Catholic Church in Buchanan, with Father Charles Page officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Swem NEW BUFFALO Mary F.
Dunne Schumann, 76, of New Buffalo, died at 7:48 p.m. Nov. 14, 2001, at St. Anthony Memorial Health Center, Michigan City, Ind. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 19, at St. Mary of the Lake Church, New Buffalo, with Father William Limbert officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18, at Kerley StarksSmith Funeral Home, New Buffalo, Consumer prices drop 0.3 percent By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The decline in consumer prices highlighted one of the few benefits a WASHINGTON Consumer weakening economy can provide. prices fell by 0.3 percent in October, Excluding energy and food prices, reflecting a record drop in the price of which can jump around a lot from natural gas and sharply lower costs for month to month, the "core" rate of gasoline. inflation rose by 0.2 percent in OctoThe latest reading of the Consumer ber, the fourth monthly increase of Price Index, a key inflation measure, that size. marked the best showing in three Analysts say consumers should find months and came after prices jumped plenty of bargains as the holiday shopby 0.4 percent in.
September, the ping season opens and for months Labor Department reported Friday. to come if demand slumps. Death notices where a Scripture service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Lake Church Restoration Fund. Mary was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Chicago, the daughter of Mortimer and Helen (Fisherkeller) Flynn. Mrs.
Schumann was a school teacher with the Chicago Public School system for 42 years. She taught at Locke, Tennyson, Carver and Grant Elementary Schools in Chicago, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Chicago Teachers Union and the Retired Teachers Association of Chicago. She attended St. Angela's Grammer School in Chicago and Trinity High School in River Forest, Ill, and graduated from the former Chicago Teachers College, class of 1947.
On Aug. 13, 1949, she married Edward F. Dunne. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1962.
She married George G. Schumann on 1 Sept. 28, 1963, and he survives. Also surviving are sons, James Dunne of Harvey, Dennis (Joanne) Dunne of Morgan Hill, Edward Dunne of Richton Park, Daniel (Julie) Dunne of San Jose, and Mark Schumann of Willowbrook, daughters Kathleen Marin and Mary Lou (Thomas) McCracken, both of New Buffalo, and Marlene (Bob) Davidson of Booneville, seven grandchildren; and brothers Robert (Mary Lou) Flynn of South Barrington, and Mort (Marcia) Flynn of Poinciana, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first spouse, and brother, James Flynn.
Lawrence H. 'Mike" Mayer BENTON HARBOR Lawrence H. "Mike" Mayer, 94, of Pinehurst, N.C., formerly of Benton Harbor, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Carolina House of Pinehurst. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. John's Catholic Church, Benton Harbor. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Benton Harbor. Mike was born Aug.
13, 1907, in Wisconsin, the son of Mathias and Sara Mayer. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1924 and graduated from 1 Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo. He was in sales management in the trucking industry in Kalamazoo and was a member of the Kalamazoo Traffic Club. He married Margaret Fleming in 1927. She preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Lucille McClellan; a sister, Mary Tully; and two brothers John Robert Mayer and Harold Mayer. Survivors include: a son, S. Lawrence (Shirley) Mayer of Pinehurst; one brother, F. Joseph (Laverne) Mayer of Sawyer; a sister, Lucy Mayer of Benton Harbor; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Aaliyah Marie Miller WATERVLIET Aaliyah Marie Miller, infant daughter born to Heather Miller and Brian Jenkins of Watervliet, died shortly after birth Nov.
11, 2001, at Community Hospital, Watervliet. Graveside services were held today at 11 a.m. at Coloma Cemetery, with the Rev. Charles Walters of the Living Word of God officiating. Visitation was held at Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Coloma from 10 a.m.
today until the time of service. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her grandparents, David and Louise Miller of Watervliet, and Sheila Grimes of Watervliet; great-grandparents, Nellie Noles of Coloma, Lendell Miller of Benton Harbor and Patricia Ann Milton of Indiana; great-great-grandmother, Pearl Eveld of Coloma; and two aunts, Sheena and Patricia Miller of Watervliet. Dorothy A. Rydwelski BUCHANAN Dorothy Ann Rydwelski, 80, of Buchanan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at her home.
Friends and relatives may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Hoven Funeral Home, 414 East Front Buchanan. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
on Sunday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Bridgman, with Father Raymond Barth officiating. Burial will be in Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda.
Memorials may be made to Hospice at Home. Dorothy was born May 4, 1921, to John and Kathleen Molenda in Glendive, Mont. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Bridgman, since 1945. On Feb. 15, 1941, she married Bruno Leonard Rydwelski in Chicago, who survives.
Dorothy served her family as a homemaker. Surviving is a son, John and Donna Rydwelski of Buchanan; a daughter, Shirley Rydwelski of Buchanan; grandchildren John Jr. (Mindi) Rydwelski, and Joseph (Tiffany) Rydwelski of Buchanan, and Brian (Kristina) Rydwelski of South Bend, and great-granddaughters, Elizabeth, Grace and Maggie of Buchanan, and Brittany Rydwelski of South Bend. Dorothy was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Miller, in 1984. Ellen Ruth North BERRIEN SPRINGS Ellen Ruth North, 97, of Berrien Springs died Tuesday night, Nov.
13, 2001, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Springfield Garden Seventh-day Adventist Church, St.
Albans, N.Y., where friends may visit from noon until time of service. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in Maple Grove Cemetery, Queens, N.Y. Local arrangements are by Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs.
Mrs. North was born Jan. 26, 1904, in Takoma Park, the daughter of George M. and Ada (Burgess) Blackburn. She attended Emmanuel Mis-.
sionary College (now Andrews University) from 1919-1921, where she took the "Normal School" Teaching course. She grew up in Takoma Park, and resided in New York for about 60 years before coming to Berrien Springs 10 months ago to reside with her son. She is survived by her son, James (Audrey) North Jr. of Berrien Springs; her foster daughter, Yvonne Cosey of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; six grandchildren Jason, Amanda and Alicia North, Stacey Willis and Chrispus and Clifford Huling; her foster grandchildren Richard and Francine Cosey; and three great-grandchildren Jordan, Alyssa and Kendall Willis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James North on Feb. 14, 1985; daughter, Esther Huling; foster Willard Smith; four sisters son, Esther Smith, Martha Mackall, Leah Blackburn Burgess and Adah Patterson; and three brothers George, Amos and Lewis Blackburn. M. Lou Ferguson EAU CLAIRE M. Lou Ferguson, 67, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, Nov.
15, 2001, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Friends in Faith Community Church, 6550 Keigley Eau Claire.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, with inurnment in Eau Claire Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Eau Claire District Library, where Lou nearly exhausted the supply of books. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family. Lou was born Aug. 15, 1934, in Grand Rapids, and had lived the last 31 years in Eau Claire.
She served the State of Michigan in the office of the Inspector General for more than 30 years. She will be missed by her husband, R.C. Ferguson; her children David T. and Grace Newsome, Todd and Ellen (Newsome) Sutton, Eric and Anita Newsome, Leon and Wendy Newsome, Jim and Peg Ferguson, David and Diane Ferguson, Darrell and Susan Ferguson, Patrick Ferguson, Vance and Lisa Ferguson; her grandchildren Shannon Ferguson, Trevor Ferguson, Chase Ferguson, Ben Sutton, Anne Sutton, Emily New- Getting it straight The Herald-Palladium makes every effort to ensure accuracy in its stories. If you think there is an error, please contact the editor of the page on which it occurred.
If you are unsure of whom to contact, call Metro Editor Ted Hartzell at 429-1293 or 1-800-356-4262, ext. 293. A Thursday story about a A headline in Sunday's paper Lake Michigan College 3 p.m. gave an inaccurate description of Sunday recital for the Music Edu- U.S. Sen.
Carl Levin's comments cation Fund omitted the contact to a conference of Democrats in phone numbers. The numbers are Troy on Saturday, Levin, 827-8192 ext. 5237 or 1-800-252- said there la still room for healthy 1562 ext. 5237. debate between Republicans and A headline Thursday Identified Democrats despite the terrorist pianist Mr.
as Braun. His sur- attacks that have united Amariname did not appear in the story, cans. some, Jon Newsome, Wes Newsome, Grace Ferguson, Sam Newsome, Alex Newsome and Ryan Ferguson; her siblings John and Jill Mader, Richard and Barbara (Mader) Rainsberger, James and Carmelita Mader. Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Hale Mader. Wilfred H.
Parren CASSOPOLIS Wilfred H. Parren, 92, of Cassopolis passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at the Cass County Medical Care Facility. There will be no visitation or service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Three Oaks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan is serving the family. Mr. Parren was born May 12, 1909, in Three Oaks, the son of Albert and Rozella Versaw Parren. He farmed in Jefferson Township, Cass County for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling.
On June 28, 1930, he married Ruth lone Moore. She preceded him in death on March 10, 2000. He was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne, in 1933; his parents; three sisters; and a granddaughter, Wendy Shadler. He is survived by a son, Leon H. Parren; a daughter, Anita Parren Shadler; and three granddaughters Constance Newman of Stevensville.
Michele Olson of St. Joseph and Christine Parren of Knoxville, Tenn. He also leaves a great-grandson, Scott Olson; and several nieces and nephews. Lucille Migala Walton ST. JOSEPH Lucille Migala Walton, 91, of St.
Joseph died Nov. 15, 2001, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Mass of Christian celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph, of which she was an active member. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Starks Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Road, St.
Joseph, Mich. WALTON 49085. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, St. Joseph, following the mass. Memorials may be made to St.
Joseph Catholic Church or Lake Michigan Catholic School. Lucille was born March 20, 1910, to Alexander and Mary (Czaban) Tremba in Springfield, Ohio. On July 12, 1930, she married Martin Migala, who preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1960. On Nov.
25, 1961, she married Samuel K. Walton Sr. He preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 1994. During her life she was thought of as a very gracious lady that many friends adopted as their grandmother.
She worked for 17 years as a cook at the former St. Joseph Catholic School. Some of her favorite pastimes were crafts, crocheting, crossword puzzles, Ukrainian cooking and being a diehard Cubs fan. She is survived by five sons Martin Gilbert (Marian) Migala of Berrien Springs, Bill Migala of St. Joseph, S.
Kent (Alda) Walton Jr. of Arlington, Texas, J. Branch Walton of Columbus, four daughters Dolores (William) Rickel of St. Joseph, Karen "Rupley" (Jerry) Gunning of Cincinnati, Diane (Joseph) Nora E. Anders, 76, Hartford, died Nov.
15 at home. Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, 621-4101. Earl L. Brown 70, Buchanan, died Nov. 14 at Poteau, Okla.
Evans Miller Funeral Home, Poteau. 918- 647-2238. Cynthia Clifton, 38, Benton Harbor, died Nov. 14 at Lakeland Specialty -Hospital, Berrien Center. Robbins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor, 927-3181 (800-689-3181).
-M. Lou Ferguson, 67, Eau Claire, died Nov. 15 at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Bowerman Funeral Home, Eau Claire, 461-4241.
Norma Marshall, 68, Bridgman, died Nov. 15 at her daughter's home in Bridgman. Boyd Funeral Home, a Kraig A. Pike Family Service, Bridgman, 465-3239 (866-269-3866). Aaliyah Marie Miller, Watervliet, died shortly after birth.
Nov. 11 at Community Hospital, Watervliet. Davidson Chapel, Florin Funeral Service, Coloma, 468-3181. Victor McKinney, 81, Benton Harbor, died Nov. 14 at home.
Robbins Brothers Funeral Home, Benton Harbor, 927-3181 (800-689-3181). Wilfred H. Parren, 92, Cassopolis, died Nov. 14 at County Medical Care Facility. Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, 695-2363.
Homer E. Rae, 76, Eastlake, Ohio, formerly of Buchanan, died Nov. 4 at his home. Jakubs-Danaher Funeral Home, Eastlake. 440-953-4600.
Donald Roti Roti, 84, Buchanan, died Nov. 14 at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph. Swem Funeral Home, Buchanan, 695-6881. T.
Irville Rush, 93, Berrien Springs, died Nov. 15 at Shangrila Home, Berrien Springs. Allred Funeral Home, Berrien Springs, 471-3729. Dorothy A. Rydwelski, 80, Buchanan, died Nov.
14 at home. Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, 695- 2363. Mary F. Dunne 8 Schumann, 76, New Buffalo, died Nov. 14 at St.
Anthony Memorial Health Center, Michigan City, Ind. Kerley StarksSmith Funeral Home, New Buffalo, 469-2233. Mary Shields, 53, Grand Haven, died Nov. 15 at Holland (Mich.) Hospital. Groner Funeral Home, Dowagiac, 782-2128.
Petlick of St. Joseph, Beth (Lou) Jones of Benton Harbor; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Chester J. Byrns St. Joseph, died Thursday, Nov.
15, 2001, at Lakeland Continuing Care Center, St. Joseph. A wake will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at his home, 298 Ridgeway, St.
Joseph. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph.
Arrangements are by Starks and Menchinger Family Funeral Home, St. Joseph. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fort Miami Heritage Society of St. Joseph and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Judge Byrns was a retired circuit judge of the State of Michigan for the county of Berrien from 1966-1985. From January 1942 to April 1946 he served with the U.S. Army Air Force within the United States and the European Theater of Operations, holding ranks from private to major. Judge Byrns left surviving, his wife, Priscilla Upton Byrns and his four children Stephen F. Byrns of New York City, Carrie B.
Vill of Wayzata, Katie B. McClendon of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Melinda B. O'Brien of Ireland. ST.
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