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October 3, 2012
Sept. 23 Jessica Howell, 24, Huntington, operating while intoxicated. Jamille Miller, 18, Marion, operating when never licensed. Andrew Tolson, 21, North Manchester, revocation of probation. Steven Burton, 18, Marion, possession of marijuana. Javier Herrera, 46, Silver Lake, failure to appear, operating while never licensed. Eugene Gressley, 22, Wabash, revocation of probation. Sept. 24 Danny Price, 52, Wabash, fleeing the scene of and accident and operating while
intoxicated. Justin Granstaff, 25, North Manchester, public intoxication, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. Jason Trowbridge, 32, Albion, Ind., failure to appear, check deception. Sept. 25 Lee Ann Eckman, 47, Wabash, writ of attachment. Kyle Decker, 43, Wabash, revocation of probation. Sept. 26 Amy Turbeville, 24, Peru, revocation of probation. Ashley Adams, 29, Wabash, parole hold. Sept. 27 Tara Miller, 28,
Robert Curless, 96 U.S. Navy trainer WWII Feb. 25, 1916 – Sept. 23, 2012
Robert M. Curless, 96, Wabash, died at 10:14 p.m. Sept. 23, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 25, 1916 in Wabash County to William and Florence Delight (Smith) Curless. Robert attended Whites Institute first through sixth grade and graduted from Linlawn High School. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Manchester College and his Master’s at Indiana University. Robert was a physical training instructor for the U.S. Navy during World War II. He first married Virginia Mae Clark at Whites Chapel on June 2, 1940; she died Feb. 6, 1977. He then married Velma Louise (Eppley) Ridenour on Feb. 25, 1978; she died Nov. 15, 1995. He taught and coached at Etna Green School from 1938-1943, and was principal at Lincolnville 1943-1944 and Clay Township 1946-1947. He was superintendent at Whites Institute (now Whites Residential and Family Services) 31 years, until his retirement. Robert was a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash and recieved the Wabash Distinguished Citizen Award. He was a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, the Wabash Friends Church, and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Robert was an avid golfer and scored a hole-in-one at the age of 90. He is survived by five children, Lewis (Joy) Curless, Wabash, Barry (Mary Lou) Curless, Carmel, Bruce (Kim) Curless, Haddon Heights, N.J., Craig (Jerri) Curless, Indianapolis, and Susan (Brent) Dawes, Wabash; a step-son, Jim (Ann) Ridenour, Wabash; step-daughter-in-law, Barbara Ridenour, Delaware; 11 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Barbara Jean Curless and Roberta Jo Curless; his step-son, Gary Ridenour, and his longtime friend, Dorothy Anderson. His greatest earthly passion was the young people at Whites. Funeral services were held at Wabash Friends Church, Wabash, on Friday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 a.m. with David Phillips and Alex Falder officiating. Burial was in LaFontaine Cemetery. Preferred memorials are Whites Residential and Family Services Chapel Fund or Wabash Friends Church Maintenance Endowment. The memorial guest book for Mr. Curless may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com
Leesburg, Ind., relony revocation of probation, dealing in methamphetamine. Jeffrey Dale, 39, Peru, court order. Larry Easterday, 42, Wabash, violation drug court, revocation of probation on possession of controlled substance. Justin Fletcher, 23, North Manchester, resisting law enforcement, possession of paraphernalia. Jeremiah Conley, 23, Servia, Ind., misdemeanor battery. Sept. 28 C a m e r o n Richardson, 22, Wabash, possession of a synthetic Cannabinoid. Wabash City Police Department Accidents Sept. 21 At 3:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bernice Fields, 43, 599 S. Wabash St., Wabash,
collided with a vehicle driven by Sandra Johnson, 645 Crown Hill Dr., Wabash, at the intersection of Falls Ave. and Stitt St. At 8:34 p.m. a vehicle owned by Kimberly Stone, 28 Highland Dr., Wabash, was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in the Save A Lot parking lot. A witness gave a description of the vehicle to officers, which led them to believe the vehicle was owned by Johnny Ogan, 59, 148 Harrison Ave., Wabash. Officers arrived to Ogan’s residence where he initially denied the allegations, but admitted he struck the vehicle after police notified Ogan the accident took place on surveillance video. Charges for leaving the scene of an accident are being forwarded to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office. Sept. 22 At approximately
Martha Tyler, 81 Member of Christian Heritage Church April 11, 1931 - Sept. 30, 2012 Martha Viola Tyler, 81, Wabash, died at 12:30 a.m., Sept. 30, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 11, 1931 in Wabash, to Walter and Mildred (Culver) Garrett. Martha was a Wabash High School graduate. She married Walter Henry Tyler in Peru on June 25, 1955; he died June 26, 2000. She had worked at General Tire, Vernon Manor Home for Children, and Dana Corporation, and was a long-time volunteer at the Honeywell Center. She was a member of the Christian Heritage Church of Wabash. Martha enjoyed painting ceramics, sewing, and was a fantastic cook. She loved spending time taking care of her family, traveling, and spending time at the ocean. She is survived by seven children, Brenda Shambaugh, North Manchester, Valerie (Brent) Biggs, Fort Wayne, Walter Perry Tyler, Andrew (Mary Jane) Tyler, Nancy Dee (Jamie) Jessee, Karen (Charlie) Hyden, and Jeramey (Cindy) Tyler, all of Wabash; three brothers, Raymond Garrett, Roann, Robert (Alane) Garrett, Lagro, and Larry Garrett, Milton, Ind.; four sisters, Mary Haines, Shirley Morgan, Diane Fife, and Evelyn Turner, all of Wabash; 15 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her son, Douglas E. Tyler, Sr., who died Sept. 14, 2000, and two brothers, Jim and John Garrett. Funeral services will be held at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, Ind. Preferred memorial is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). The memorial guest book for Martha may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com/.
2:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bruce Windsor, 52, 144 Freeman St., Wabash, lost its brakes and struck a parked vehicle owned by Kristy Benzinger, Wabash, in the Senior Center parking lot. Sept. 24 At 6:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ariel Edwards, 20, Peru, struck a parked vehicle owned by Austin Thrailkill, 1242 E. SR 124, Wabash, near the intersection of Vernon and Columbus Streets. Sept. 27 At 3 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anthony
Pfieffer, 50, 4665W 100S Trailer 23, Wabash backed into a parked vehicle owned by Jon Montague, 476 Stitt St. Citations Sept. 21 David Mitting, 37, 203 S. Sycamore St., North Manchester, conversion. Stephanie Butler, 25, 203 S. Sycamore St., North Manchester, conversion. Sept. 22 Jessica Howell, 24, Huntington, operating while intoxicated. Sept. 23 Bradley Gressley,
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22, 294 W. Sinclair #1, revocation of probation – battery. Sept. 24 Philip McKnight, 28, no motorcycle endorsement. Rance Tait, 20, 4665W 100S Trailer #2, Wabash, conversion. Billy Hawkins III, 18, 1392 Willard Dr., Wabash, speeding. Sept. 25 William Widmeyer, 36, Mishawaka, expired plate. Sept. 28 B a r b a r a Richardson, 49, 1271N 750E, Lagro, no operator’s license when required.
ISP Makes 346 DUI Arrests in Statewide Campaign On Sept. 21 and 22, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 4 a.m., the Indiana State Police conducted a statewide driving under the influence enforcement project. Enforcement personnel throughout Indiana were assigned to this detail to aggressively seek and arrest impaired drivers. Impaired driving remains one of America’s deadliest problems. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010, 32,885 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle crashes. That same year, 10,228 people were killed in crashes that involved a driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. That means every 51 minutes someone died in a crash involving an impaired driver. In Indiana, in 2010, there were a total of 192,890 crashes, 8,339 of them were alcohol related, resulting in 135 deaths. The purpose of the two-day enforcement campaign was to remove impaired drivers from Indiana roadways before they caused needless pain, suffering, and death to innocent victims. The Indiana State Police is committed to reducing the number of impaired driving crashes. Statewide, the two-day enforcement campaign resulted in 346 impaired driving arrests. Troopers also issued 4,105 traffic citations and 6,646 warnings. Officers also made 360 arrests for various criminal violations. In the Indiana State Police Peru District there were 21 impaired driving arrests made. Officers issued 373 traffic citations and 626 warnings. Troopers also made 11 arrests for various criminal violations. Motorists are encouraged to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911. Give a vehicle description, location, and direction of travel. Never follow an impaired driver.
Terry Wheetley, 48 Member of One Tree Crossing Jan. 24, 1964 – Sept. 26. 2012
Terry G. Wheetley, 48, Macy, passed away Sept. 26, 10:07 a.m., at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Born January 24, 1964 in Kennett, Mo., he was the son of Franklin D. and Marvelene M. Jenkins Wheetley. On July 20, 1985 at the Mexico Church of the Brethren, he was married to Theresa Joann Zimmerman, and she survives. He was a member of One Tree Crossing at Perrysburg. He loved to hunt, play with tractors, and talk on his CB radio. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Marvelene Wheetley, Mexico; six children, Mark A. Bowman and wife Heather, Peru; Matthew G. Bowman and wife Danielle, Peru; Ashley Townsend and husband Joshua, Peru; Adam L. Wheetley, Macy; and Terry G. Wheetley, Jr., Macy; and Zachary J. Wheetley and wife Danielle, Peru; thirteen grandchildren; two sisters, Delores Reed and husband Bryan, Peru; and Lisa Wheetley, Peru; and one brother, Ronnie Wheetley, Peru. Funeral services were held on Sept. 29, at McClain Funeral Home with Pastor Bryan Ritchey officiating. Burial followed in Plainview Cemetery, Macy. The online guestbook can be signed at www.mcclainfh.com.