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Continued from page 1 cal panel from Woodlawn Hospital who fielded questions. Other speakers have included a dietician, mental health specialist and even a basic self-defense instructor.

MOPS has also taken trips to area establishments, including Zellers Beautiful Blooms, Elemental Art Studio and the Outlet Youth Center, which hosted a bingo event, “just fun stuff,” Bahney commented.

The meetings also include a craft or activity. Currently, the meetings are just for moms; however, Bahney is looking forward to next year, when they will provide child care, which will enable some members to at- one-car garage or storage building in Warsaw for two to three months to work on my race car. Call (574) 267-7618. tend more meetings.

Cherry tree — Any good neighbor have a cherry tree I may pick and pay for by the pound? Would like something for pie and jam. Leave message at (574) 607-7292.

LEGOs — Does anyone have LEGOs-LEGO sets they no longer want or need in the Nappanee, Bremen or Wakarusa area? Call (574) 747-7017.

Cream separator — Does any good neighbor have a cream separator in good condition they no longer need? Call (574) 773-2928, ext. 1.

Another regular feature of the meetings are “mentor moms,” those with grown children, who help give the younger members encouragement and advice. The meetings also provide information on community resources for moms.

According to Bahney, the group provided 38 meals in 2022-23 for members who had babies or underwent surgery.

MOPS’ regular meetings run from August to May, during the school year, and a planning session will be held in the coming weeks to plot next year’s events. One upcoming speaker will be Kelly Gard of Good Life Counseling, a former Rochester

Schools counselor.

Bahney expressed gratitude for the “community support” MOPS has received. Membership is $32 per year, which goes to the international organization, but much of the group’s supplies and activities have been funded through the Fulton County Community Foundation and Grace Church. She added MOPS is also looking for sponsorship for child care as well as individual moms’ dues.

“It’s been great,” enthused Bahney about the group’s early success. “I don’t take it for granted. We took a leap of faith … I’m grateful people gave it a shot.”

For more information visit Grace MOPS on Facebook or mops.org.

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Karen A. Winterrowd

Winterrowd Electric Co-owner

Karen A. Winterrowd, 87, Rochester, passed away at 11:18 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her residence.

On Feb. 1, 1936, Karen Ann Westwood was born at 406 Ohio St., Rochester, in the home that her grandfather, Abraham Shuman, built. She was the treasured daughter of Fred A. and Ruth S. Shuman Westwood. Growing up she shared her childhood with an older brother, Randy. Karen graduated with the Rochester High School class of 1953, where she served as secretary. Following high school, she continued her formal education at the South Bend College of Commerce, where she earned an associates degree in business.

Karen and Robert Winterrowd were married on Oct. 3, 1954, in the (E.U.B.) Trinity United Methodist Church of Rochester. They shared 57 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on May 20, 2012. From their union came a handsome son, Jeff, and three beautiful daughters, Jennifer, Julie and Jody. The family tree grew with the addition of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

With a diverse interest in serving the public, Karen was the bookkeeper for Gast Furniture & Appliances, secretary to the manager of Dean Foods, then worked at Burger Dairy Store, all of Rochester. For 36 years Karen was co-owner with Bob of Winterrowd Electric, also keeping the books. Karen’s memberships include Burton-Richland Center United Methodist Church, 15-year member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority, past member of the Lioness Club and chief organizer of the class of 1953 reunions every five years since graduation.

The Winterrowd’s enjoyed traveling and vacationing. A favorite location was England, where they visited their pen pals and discovered the essence and beauty of the English flower gardens. On their return home, they transformed their yard into an English garden like those found across the pond. Their gardens emitted such radiant beauty that they opened the gardens for summer tours, “Open Garden Day,” hosting 100+ at each event.

Talented with her hands, Karen was a gifted artist expressing herself with watercolors. She also enjoyed basket weaving, gardening, all types of needlework and writing to her pen pals in England. Karen collected unique pieces of glassware and, best of all, spending time with friends.

Left to cherish Karen’s memory are a son, Jeff Winterrowd and wife Michelle of Rochester; three daughters, Julie Bruessel and husband Jim of Medford, Minn., Jenny Adams and husband Andy and Jody Winterrowd and partner Jeremy Taylor, all of Rochester; five grandchildren, Jordyn Caudle and fiance Richard Howson, Jarrad Bruessel and fiancée Katie Villwock, Kelsey Christensen and husband Micah, Samuel Adams and wife Alana and Ryder Winterrowd; two great-grandchildren, Eloise Adams and Westwood Adams; a special niece, Jill Westwood Sowder; a brother-inlaw, Garry Winterrowd; and two sisters-in-law, Jacksie Reiken and Martha Winterrowd.

Preceding Karen in death are her parents, Fred and Ruth Westwood; beloved husband, Bob; a niece, Susan Franzen; and her brother, Randall Westwood, and his wife, Carol.

A celebration of the life of Karen Ann Winterrowd will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 30, at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Steve Hartman will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made to the Burton-Richand Center United Methodist Church, 6990 N. 150W, Rochester, IN 46975 or the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Births

Caine Anthony Michael Hinkle

Marcus Hinkle and Kirsten Prater, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Caine Anthony Michael, born at 1:14 a.m. June 19, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 and 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Ryan and Elisha Prater, Rochester; paternal grandparents, Gary Hinkle and Mindy

Betty Eileen Thousand Honorary Member Of INLICA

Betty Eileen (Sherrard) Thousand, 100, Rochester, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Rochester.

She was born Aug. 5, 1922, east of Deedsville in Miami County, the third of four children of Henry Weldon and Opal (Durbin) Sherrard Sr.

The family moved to Green Oak in October of 1925. She attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and graduated from Rochester Joint High School class of 1940. She went to Chicago College of Commerce and worked for eight years in the office of Armour Creameries, Rochester.

On June 16, 1946, in Rochester, she married T/4 Sgt. Lowell “L.D.” Thousand of Wisconsin. After his World War II discharge, he joined her father’s long established construction business and their house was built just south of her parents.

Together representing National Land Improvement Contractors of America, they were in 22 countries exchanging conservation practices. She was active in the State and the National Organization of LICA and was named Contractor’s Wife of the Year in both for 1970. She served on the administrative staff of the Indiana LICA for 17 years and along with L.D., they were made honorary members of INLICA.

She enjoyed many crafts and she belonged to Grace United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary Indiana Post 36, Order of the Eastern Star and the Green Oak Community Club

Survivors include her son, Lowell D. (Lynda) Thousand Jr., Rochester; daughters, Maryanna E. Thousand, Rochester, and Nancy (John) Pratt, Rochester; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces, Debora Arnett and Victoria Coplen.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell “L.D.” Thousand (2010); daughter, Janice Ellen Pugh (2015); brothers, H. Weldon Sherrard Jr. (2014) and Donald Sherrard (1920); sister, Miriam Sherrard (1921); and stepgrandson, Robert Pratt (1989).

Private visitation and services will be observed. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery, Twelve Mile.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Amanda B. Burkholder

Amanda B. (Kilmer) Burkholder, age 74, Wakarusa, died at 2:33 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 30, 1948. On Nov. 23, 1971 she married Levi Burkholder, he preceded her in death Oct. 8, 2013.

She is survived by her daughters, Alma (Lyle) Ramer, Wakarusa, Lucinda (Elmer) Martin, Rochester, Rhoda (Aaron) Imhoff, New Paris; sons, Virgil (Annetta) Burkholder, Rochester, Titus (Melva) Burkholder, Goshen, Lee Allen (Elaine) Burkholder, Fenwick, Mich., Alson (Mary) Burkholder, Wakarusa; 42 grandchildren; brothers, Harvey Kilmer, Versailles, Mo., Rufus Kilmer, Latham, Mo.; sister, Nancy Ramer, Tippecanoe; sistersin-law, Fannie Martin, Hubbardston, Mich., Annie Kilmer, Versailles, Mo., and Ella Kilmer, Versailles, Mo.

Lola D. Meinert

Lola D. Meinert, 96, Bourbon, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her daughter’s residence.

She was born Feb. 12, 1927.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Kari) Meinert, Ft. Wayne, Marilyn Holbrook, Bourbon, Michael (Laudice) Meinert, Bourbon, Sandra (Fred) Campbell, Akron, Melinda (Dennis) Klotz, Warsaw, and Julie (Ron) Hayn, Plymouth; sisterin-law, Evelyn Troup, Dyer; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Maria Lynn Arnett

Maria Lynn Arnett, 80, Akron, and formerly of eastern Kentucky died at 2:02 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born Sept. 25, 1942. On Oct. 11, 1958, she married Adam Arnett Sr., who preceded her in death May 2, 2014.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Kay Stephens, Prestonsburg, Ky.; Teresa (Earl) Martin, McDowell, Ky.; Rita (Elmer) Slone, David, Ky.; Sally Shepherd, Mentone, Crystal (Nick) Gagnon, Akron; sons, Jeff (Angie) Arnett, Milford, Mike (Marqueta) Arnett, Silver Lake, James Thomas Arnett, Warsaw, and Daniel Arnett and Stephanie Mikel; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; brothers, Allen Johnson, Michigan, and Elmer Emmitt Johnson, Prestonsburg, Ky.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Pearlie (Slone) Johnson; daughter, Maria Arnett; sons, Adam Arnett Jr. and Ell Arnett; grandchildren, Adam Shepherd and All Kay Shepherd; sisters, Beatrice, Virginia and Daisy; brothers, Charlie, Bee, Henry, Chumm and Ell. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 30, in Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Pastors Junior Arnett, Loren Bradley and Terry Bradford officiating. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Share a memory or send a condolence at hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Faye Lynn Redweik

Leonard

Faye Lynn

Redweik Leonard, 74, Winamac, died on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Ditton, Elkhart; maternal great-grandparents are Kevin Birge, Rochester, and Pamela Birge, Rochester; Arnold and Amy Prater, Warsaw; and paternal great-grandparents are David and Lisa Piper, Warsaw.

Sophia Dawn Price

Sophia Dawn Price was born at 9:22 a.m. June 22, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 and 3/4 inches long.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary (Brubacher) Kilmer; grandsons, Philip Imhoff, Levi Lynn Burkholder; granddaughters, Waneta Martin and Rosalyn Burkholder.

Services were held Friday, June 23, in the Richland Center Old Order Mennonite Church, Rochester, with Home Ministry officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in the church cemetery.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd E. Troup and Jessie M. (McDonald) Troup; siblings, George Troup, Clifford Troup, Wilma Jung, Vesper and Norman Troup.

Services were held at 2 p.m. June 25, in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Chaplain Tim Lee officiating. Interment took place following the funeral service in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7221 Engle Rd., Suite 230, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 or Gentiva Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975.

She was born Aug. 28, 1948. On Nov. 4, 1967, she married Edwin Emil Redweik; he proceeded her in death March 10, 1973. On Dec. 6, 1975, she married Edward David Leonard; he survives.

She is also survived by her children: Karl R. (Laura) Redweik, Winamac; Kevin E. Redweik, Winamac; Kellie A. Leonard Haselby, Winamac; Karrie L. (Andy) McCay, Argos; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Anna Mae Mullins, Wanatah; sister-in-law, Madalen Leonard, Winamac; brotherin-law, Tom (Nancy) Leonard, Silver Springs, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert R. and AnnaBelle (Lash) Royce; siblings, Karen Tripenfeldas and Robert W. Royce; two grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, in Frain Mortuary,Winamac.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in Frain Mortuary,Winamac, with Pastor Tom Woodley officiating. Interment will take place following the funeral services in Mt. Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church. Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Benjamin Adam Robbins

Benjamin

Adam Robbins, 37, Winamac, formerly of Kewanna, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

He was born April 14, 1986.

On June 30, 2011, he married Marissa Ann Roe; she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Trista

Kay Robbins, Elizabeth Marie Robbins, Annabelle Sophia Robbins and Benjamin Adam Robbins II, all of Winamac; parents, Randal Alan and Susan Carol (Batten) Robbins, Buckeye, Ariz.; sisters, Abigail (James) Peterson, Buckeye, Ariz., Megan (Brandon) Mareska, Buckeye, Ariz.; brothers, Christopher Robbins, Medaryville, Nathaniel (Tyler) Robbins, Goodyear, Ariz., Caleb (Taylor) Robbins, Kewanna; 12 nieces and nephews; maternal grandmother, Joyce Batten, Hartford City; brothers-in-law, Robert, Barri and Duke; sisters-in-law, Andrea and Katherine; father-in-law, Robert Roe, Forest; former wife, Heather Stavedahl; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeremiah Robbins; nephew, Isaac Robbins; aunt, Melody Batten; motherin-law, Melissa Lovett.

Funeral services were held June 27, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Stephen Sundquist officiating. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Warrior Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 456, Winamac, IN 46996. Tributes may be offered at frainmortuary.com.

Robert L. Warner

Robert to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Rich Schieber officiating. Interment will take place following the funeral services in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

(Bob) L. Warner, 68, died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 peacefully at Center for Hospice Raclin House, Mishawaka.

He was born Dec. 1, 1954. On March 12, 1990, he married Dixie Golden; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Lacie Warner, Kristina Warner (Brian Hubert), Michelle (Shea) Durr, Robert Warner Jr., Ashli (Joe) Tanner, all of Plymouth, Jake Vories,Warsaw; Heather Pittman, Plymouth, Amber Pittman, Rochester; sister, Penny Fisher, Plymouth; brother, Nick Warner, Plymouth; 20 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alria Warner; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Oma (Back) Warner; sister, Colleen Warner; brothers, Charles Warner Jr. and Chris Warner; grandchildren, Olivia Warner and Alex Tanner.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.