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Lester Joseph Rouch, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home in Mishawaka. Lester was born February 14, 1940 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Roscoe and Gladys (Wells) Rouch. Lester married Carolyn Waumans in May of 2005. She preceded him in death, passing away on April 9, 2019.
Surviving are his children, Connie Rouch of Tampa, Florida, Raymond (Chris) Rouch of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Darla (Bill) Wright of Anderson, Indiana, Tina (Glen) Dilley of Elkhart, Indiana and Kevin (Stacey) Rouch of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Also surviving is the mother of his children, Thelma Rouch of Mishawaka and his brothers Ken Rouch of Edwardsburg, Michigan and Ron (Sharon) Rouch of Elkhart. Surviving as well are 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and his favorite dog, Max. Lester was preceded in death by his son Lester J. Rouch Jr., and his siblings Bill, Bob, Jim, Dick, and Paul Rouch as well as his sister Pauline Reedy.
Friends may visit with the Rouch family 2 hours prior to the 2:00pm Celebration of Life service on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola. Lester and Carolyn will be laid to rest together in Adamsville Road Cemetery in Edwardsburg, Michigan at a later date.
Lester was employed as a mechanic in the RV industry for over 50 years working with Beechcraft Motorhomes and later retiring from RV America. In his spare time, he enjoyed building race cars that his brother Ron would drive on the many local tracks throughout the area. Lester was also very handy and always helped others with projects around their homes.
Most of all, Lester loved the Lord. He was a longtime member of Victory Chapel Church in Elkhart.
In his memory, donations may be made to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.

 

 

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NILES - Earl Dean Williams, 78, of Niles, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, at his home. Arrangements pending. Earl was born May 5, 1935, in Ansley, Nebraska to Melvin and Lucille Williams, who preceded him in death. Earl was a Navy veteran and served in the Korean War, and was a member of the Am vets and American Legion. Earl is survived by sons: Earl D. Williams, Jr. of South Bend, and Michael Williams of Niles; daughter: Michelle Funkhouser (Robert) of Niles; brother: Richard Dale (Jackie) of Florida; sister: Bonnie Hansen (Don) of Delaware; and grandchildren: Jarrod Williams and Jessica Garvin. Earl is also preceded in death by a son, Richard A. Williams; and a brother, David Wayne Williams. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Buchanan, Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, MI.
- South Bend Tribune, Oct. 7, 2013

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Burial headstone, Union Cemetery, Berrien Center, Berrien, MI

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SOUTH BEND - Geraldine (Tortorelli) Williams, 60, of Indiana 933 (formerly U.S. 31 North), formerly of Decatur, died Wednesday in Lakeland Medical Center, Niles. Sur-vivors include a daughter, Michelle Funkhouser of Osceola; three sons, Earl and Michael, both of South Bend, and Richard of Edwardsburg: two sisters, Sharon Gebhardt af.De-catur and Judy Brad tke of Greenville, Ohio; and two brothers. Chester "Ki" Tortorelli and Cecil "Butch" Tortorelli, both of Decatur. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Newell Funeral Home, Decatur where friends may call two hours before services.
- Newell Funeral Home

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BRISTOL - Aaron Jeff Clanton, 61, of 15993 Elkhart County Road 108, died at 3:30 a.m. today in his home after an illness. Mr. Clanton was employed the past 11 years at Banks Lumber Inc. He was born July 29, 1929, in Humboldt, Tenn. On June 26, 1965, in Elkhart, he married Jane M. Gorsuch. She survives with a daughter, Ella Cripe of Bristol; two sons, Russell A. of Elkhart and Jerry W. at home; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Holbrook and Martha Lyle, both of Neptune Beach, Fla.; and two brothers, Melvin of Millersburg and Robert of Walnut, Miss. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 985, Goshen, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Bristol Chapel. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memonal contributions may be made to United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.
- South Bend Tribune, 10 Jun 1991

 

  


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Burial Marker, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Melfort, Sakatchewan, Canada

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Burial marker, Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Burgettstown, PA

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SWARTZ, Angelina, 92, a resident of Wyngate Assisted Living, Weirton. and formerly of Langeloth and Bartleyville, died Wednesday morning, October 7, 2009, Valley Hospicei Steubenville, Ohio. She was born April 9. 1917, in Steubenville Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Gaffoli) DiBacco. She was a graduate of Union High School, Burgettstown. Mrs. Swartz was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church and a member of their Christian Mothers and a member of the Burgettstown Senior Citizens Association. Mrs. Swartz enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, bingo and Country Friends in Weirton. She is survived by two sons, Paul Swartz and his wife, Mindy of MI; Jim Swartz and his wife, Kim of Dayton, Ohio; five daughters, Jean Antonetti and her husband, Joseph of Eldersville; Frances (Fran) Marsh and her husband, Harold of CA; Mary Painter and her husband, Dave of Frederick, Md.; Grace Sharp and her husband, Dave of CT; and Betty Robinson and her husband, Ron of Weirton; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike DiBacco and his wife, Carol of Weirton; three sisters, Edna Halulko of Burgettstown; Agnes Greco of Steubenville, and Rose Tedeschi of Steubenville; one sister-in-law, Margaret DiBacco of Avella; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death in addition to her parents and husband, Frank Swartz who died March 22, 2001, by four brothers, Louie; John; Tony and Samuel DiBacco; and five sisters, Grace Radascy; Mary Recinella; Norma Rogers; Josephine Angelo and Amelia Pasquarella. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Friday in the Lee & Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Burgettstown, with the Rev. Pierre Sodini as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Burgettstown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Valley Hospice, Inc., 380 Summit Avenue, Steubeiwille, OH 43952 and/or the Burgettstown Senior Citizens; 200 Senior Way, Burgettstown, PA 15021 and/or Country Friends c/o Oren Little, 238 Peacock Lane, Weirton, WV 26062.
- Lee & Martin Funeral Home

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Burial marker, Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery, Burgettstown, PA

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BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. - Frank Swartz. 90, of Burgettstown died Thursday, March 22. 2901, in the Weirton Medical Center. Weirton. He was born Oct 4. 1910. in Windher. Pa.. a son of the late Michael and Barbara Mener Swartz He was employed by Stravaggi Coal Mining Industries as an oiler on the dragline. He was a member of Our lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Burgettstown. He is survived by his wife, Angeline (DiBacco) Swartz of Burgettstown. five daughters. Jean Antonetti of Eldersville. Pa., Frances Marsh of Ca Mary Painter of Md.. Grace Sharp of Ct.. and Betty Robinson of Weirton, two sons, Paul Swartz of MI. and James Swartz of Stewartstown, Pa.. 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents. by two sisters. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. March 25, and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 26. at the Lee and Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Ave.. Burgettstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday. March 27, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Burgettstown, with the Rev Father Pierre Sodini as celebrant. Interment will he in Our lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Burgettstown.
- Lee and Martin Funeral Home