Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad.

This column will now run every other week. —o—

Free kittens

Good neighbors: Free, healthy kittens to good home. Call (574) 491-4609.

Nest boxes/vegetable crates

Good neighbors: Free to current FFA and 4-H members: chicken nest boxes and vegetable crates. I will teach anyone willing to learn how to make crates free of charge. Call (260) 5784949.

New questions

Aqua Scooter repair — Need help or advice on repairing three vintage Aqua Scooters with snorkels, Model AS-500. Located in Syracuse. Call (765) 479-2379.

Swingset — Wanted: Swing set in fair condition; west of Goshen. Call (574) 312-3738.

Water basin — I’m looking for a water basin for my Quantum vacuum. Call (574) 354-8939 and leave a message.

Arcade machine repair — Does anybody know someone who can fix old arcade machines? I have three machines in various states of condition that need work. Reply through this column. — A reader

TV antenna — Is there anyone in Kosciusko County that can install a digital TV antenna on my roof and run coax cables for it to three rooms? Reply through this column. — A neighbor

Golf cart repair — Looking for someone who fixes battery-operated golf carts. Reply through this column. — A reader

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Jerry C. Jolley

Retired Indiana State Trooper

Jerry C. Jolley, 74, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away about noon Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home.

On Sept. 29, 1948, Jerry was born in LaPorte, the treasured son of George C. and Virginia Doty Jolley. As the oldest, he grew up with a younger sister, Connie. He graduated from Rolling Prairie High School with the class of 1967. Soon thereafter, Jerry served our country with the United States Coast Guard. He had stints in Honolulu, Bangkok, Vietnam and Miami and was honorably discharged on June 21, 1971. Among his decorations are National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, Coast Guard Achievement Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device.

On Oct. 11, 1969, Jerry married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Karen A. Turak. They enjoyed over 53 years of life’s adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Larry, Sharon and Shawn. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Following Jerry’s return stateside, he entered the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, near Plainfield, to concentrate on his life dream of becoming an Indiana state trooper. Following his graduation from the academy, the Jolley family moved to Fulton County, where he was assigned for duty as a trooper in 1972. Jerry loved his community and served the county until his retirement in 1992, and known as Master Trooper Jerry C. Jolley. His final stint of service, with the city of Rochester, was as building inspector.

As a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 852, Jerry served as president of the group and ascended to the level of Golden Eagle. His other memberships included Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, both of Fort Wayne, LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post No. 36, and Manitou VFW, both of Rochester, and the F&AM Masonic Lodge.

A master chef, Jerry was a well-known catering professional, always available to roast the perfect hog and prepared the delicious, savory sides. Another specialty was his fried chicken. Over the years, he planted a truck patch garden annually and raised calves, chicken and pigs that his family and special friends could enjoy the harvest and varieties of meat.

As an accomplished outdoorsman, Jerry could be seen wandering the woods hunting deer, rabbit and squirrel. He also enjoyed fishing on the sparkling waters of Lake Manitou and joined in with his fellow Shriners to fish during regional expeditions.

Left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife, Karen; children, Larry Jolley (Shan), all of Rochester, Sharon Bashaw (Andy) of New Carlisle, and Shawn Butka (Dave) of Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Sarah McBurnett (Shane), Alexis Lewis (Tyce), Samantha Flook (Jacob), Camden Bashaw, Faythe Bashaw, Kyle Butka and Trey Butka; six great-grandchildren, Alton Lee McBurnett, Peyten Olivia McBurnett, Ashton Grace McBurnett, Preston C. McBurnett, Lincoln Lee Lewis and Emersyn Grae Zinn; and a sister, Carla “Connie” Weston of Columbia City.

A private celebration of life for Jerry C. Jolley will be observed at Good Family Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be conducted by the F&AM Lodge. Pastor Stephen Johnson will officiate. The Indiana State Police, United States Coast Guard and the Fulton County Veteran’s Honor Guard will accord honors at the graveside in the IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707.

Rebecca Dare Green Owner Of Becky’s Bouquet

Rebecca “Becky” Dare (Blue) Green, 80, Rochester, passed away at 10:44 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Dec. 2, 1942, in Warsaw, the daughter of Burwyn Adair and Almyrta Lois (Snyder) Blue. On March 5, 1977, she married Randy Ray Green, and together they shared 46 wonderful years.

Becky was well-known for her flower shop in downtown Rochester, Becky’s Bouquet, which was open for 23 years. For the past two decades, Becky continued to craft and have booths at festivals around the area, her favorite being the Blueberry Festival. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, swimming in her pool, visiting Florida to lay in the sun and spend time by the ocean, doing crossword puzzles and playing bingo.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Randy Green, Rochester; daughters, Kelly Crispen, Rochester; son, Steven (Connie) Olczak, Vero Beach, Fla., and Elizabeth (Gary) Van Overberghe, Edwardsburg, Mich.; grandchildren, Erin (Ben) Reason, Rochester, Tanner Hayden, Hilary, Malary, Grace and Brandon Van Overberghe; great-grandchildren, Dax, Rhett and Beau Reason; sister, Yvetta Waller, Washington, Ill.; sister-in-law, Becky Blue, Greenfield; and canine companion, Zoie.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Steven Blue.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Norma Jean Miller

Norma Jean Miller, 87, Lucerne, died at 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. She was born on March 15, 1936. On Sept. 4, 1955, she married Walter “Bus” Miller; he preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1993.

She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Jones (Sammy), Star City, Susan K. Loftain (Kevin Stolze), Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Monday, July 10, in Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center, with Pastor Dirk Raderstorf officiating. Interment took place in Grass Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Vet Clinic, 1634 N. US 31, Rochester, IN 46975, and/or the American Cancer Society.

Online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Coach Dale M. Hummel

Coach Dale Hummel, 74, Rochester , died at 4:05 a.m. July 1, 2023, at his son’s home. He was born on July 20, 1948. On Sept. 2, 1967, he married Susan A. Liggett; she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Derek (Rhonda) Hummel, Rochester, Damon (Angela) Hummel, Granger, Dustin (Abby) Hummel, Rochester; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Danny (Terri) Hummel, Elkhart; and many friends, students and colleagues he met on life’s journey.

A celebration of the life of Coach Dale M. Hummel was held on Saturday, July 8, in the Good Family Funeral, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester, with Rev. Larry J. Pyeatt officiating. Interment followed in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Mable Joan Hammond

Mable Joan Hammond, 79, Akron, died Friday, June 30, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.

She was born March 19, 1944. On April 29, 1961, she married Buddy L. Hammond Sr.; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Buddy Jr. (Carla) Hammond, Akron; a daughter, Kimberly (Mark) Hubartt, Muncie; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Wayne and Lois May (Nordman) Crill.

Services were held Wednesday, July 5, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, with Pastor Dwight Wagner officiating. Interment took place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Share a memory or send an online condolence at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Pastor Michael A. Cloud

Pastor Michael A. Cloud, 68, Rochester, died at 7:27 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Ft. Wayne.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1954. On Oct. 20, 1973, he married Brenda J. Hunter; she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Andrew M. (Jami) Cloud, Portage, Aaron D. (Lauren) Cloud, Brookings, S.D., Nathan A. (Rachael) Cloud, Chesterton; brothers, Jeffry (Pam) Cloud, Brighton, Colo., Phillip Cloud, Portland, Ore., Bradley (Crystle) Cloud, Leander, Texas; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Cloud; mother, Linda Cloud; and father and mother-in-law, Dean and Iris Hunter.

A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, July 11, in Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, with Dr. Mark Gorveatte officiating. Interment took place in Beech Grove Cemetery, Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Chapel, Huntington, or The Cross, Rochester, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.

Sign the online guest book at www. baileylove.com.

Larry E. Cudney Sr.

Larry Eugene Cudney Sr., 73, Rochester, died at 8:08 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born Dec. 21, 1949. On Nov. 17, 2006, he married Sharon Ann Cudney; she survives. He is also survived by his son, Brian Scott (Shey) Cudney, Valdosta, Ga.; stepson, Tom Solmos, Plymouth; stepgrandson; his brother, Bruce Allen (Debbie) Cudney, Granger; one sister, Norma Fish, Plymouth; and his three beloved dogs, Bee, Lexi and Sugar.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Welcome and Iris Luella Cudney; his son, Earl Cudney; two sisters, Velma Burns and Sharon Carson; and two brothers-in-law, Raymond Carson and Don Fish.

Services were held Thursday, July 6, at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth, with Pastor Annis Crum officiating. Burial followed at New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s honor to Marshall County Humane Society, 11165 13th Road, Plymouth, IN 46563.

Larry Lynn Smith

Larry Lynn Smith, 80, Wabash, formally of Akron, died at 2:36 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, in the Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. He was born on May 22, 1943. On Nov. 26, 1961, he married Norma Kay Hiers; she survives.

Also surviving are his daughters, Lisa Studebaker, Akron, Holly (Kevin) Vedder, Cookeville, Tenn., Heather Runyan (fiancé Jason Starzak), Portage; son, Kalyn (Kara) Smith, Kokomo; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; brother, Duane Smith, Rochester; sisters, Marilyn Brofford, Akron, Janet (Jerry) Vigar, Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ned and Mildred (Town) Smith; brother, Lyle Dean Smith, sonin-law Dan Runyan.

A “Celebration of Life” gathering of friends and relatives was held Saturday, July 8, in the Earl-Love Funeral Home, 811 E. Rochester Street, Akron.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like any donations to be made to the Tippecanoe Valley FFA.

Online condolences may be sent to earllovefuneralhome.com.

Wade Bussert

Luther “Wade” Bussert, 65, Kewanna, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 following a brief illness.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Bussert, Kewanna; brother, Ryan Bussert (Sari), Springfield, Ohio; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Bussert; and partner, Jeffrey Skersick.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Heartery, 414 E. Main St., Kewanna.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society, 1540 N. Wentzel St., Rochester. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com. Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.