February 2012
Edward E. Springer
Birth: December 8, 1927
Died: February 3, 2012
Visitation: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Service: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Memorials: National Rifle Association or Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Edward E. Springer, 84, of Beaver Dam (Claypool), Indiana, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at 8:55 AM in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, Indiana.
Edward was born December 8, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Phillip and Josephine (Menuch) Springer. When he was 16 years old the family moved to Eaton, Indiana. Edward was a 1947 graduate of Eaton High School. On May 27, 1950 he took Patricia Marie DuBois to be his wife in Hartford City, Indiana.
They lived in Harford City until a move took them to Muncie, Indiana. Edward worked for Muncie Chevrolet for 33 years retiring in 1981. In 1986 they moved to Beaver Dam Lake (Claypool). He worked for Farm and Fleet until they closed.
Edward was a member of the Eagles, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a life member of the Moose Lodge - all in Warsaw. He was also a member of Beaver Dam Conservation Club and National Rifle Association.
Left with memories to treasure is his wife: Patricia Springer, Beaver Dam Lake; 5 sons and 3 daughters-in-law: Edward A. Springer, Garden City, Missouri; Mark S. Springer of Casa Grande, Arizona; Thomas P. and Dianne Springer, Cedarburg, Wisconsin; Patrick L. and Janet Springer of West Plains, Missouri and David M. and Annie Springer of Indianapolis, Indiana; 4 grandsons; 6 granddaughters; 3 great granddaughters; 1 step great grandson; 2 step great granddaughters; 2 brothers-in-law and their wives: Bill and Triva DuBois and family of Martinsville, Indiana and Jerry and Lou DuBois and family of Tonto Basin, Arizona; and half brother-in-law: Larry DuBois of Chicago, Illinois.
Edward was preceded in death by a grandson: Duston Springer and half sister: Phyllis Miller.
Family and friends will gather to share memories and support each other in their loss Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 4-8 PM in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw and also 1 hour prior to the funeral service.
A service celebrating the life of Edward E. Springer will take place Thursday, February 9th beginning at 11 AM in the funeral home. Father Philip DeVolder of Sacred Heart Catholic Church will officiate. A graveside service will follow at Garden of Memories in Muncie, Indiana at 2 PM.
Gifts in Edward’s memory may be given to the National Rifle Association or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it an honor to care for the family of Edward E. Springer.
Henry E. Elliott
Birth: July 8, 1943
Died: February 2, 2012
Visitation: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Service: Monday, February 6, 2012
Memorials: VA Hospital (Ft. Wayne) or Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice
Henry E. Elliott, 68, of Warsaw, Indiana went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM in his home while surrounded by family and friends.
Henry was born July 8, 1943 in Dwell, Kentucky to Orval and Mary Belle, (Stephens) Elliott. On April 8, 1996 Henry and Brozie Slone were married in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
Henry entered the US Army where he served with the 6th Battalion 62nd Artillery. SP4 Henry E. Elliott was honorably discharged April 12, 1967.
Living most of his life in Warsaw, he was a self employed flooring contractor for 40 years retiring in 2005.
He was a member of National Rifle Association, Ohio Gun Collectors, Kosco Gun Club, National Sporting Clay Association, Moose Lodge and VFW Post 1126. He was an avid hunter and sporting clay shooter.
Henry is survived by his wife: Brozie Elliott, Warsaw; daughter: Tracy Lostrom, Warsaw; 4 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law: James Elliott, Warsaw; Bill and Dorothy Elliott, Packerton, Indiana; John and Linda Elliott, Warsaw; and Tomm Elliott of Liott, Tennessee; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law: Anna Jo and Paul Blair, Warsaw; and Linda Justice, Etna Green, Indiana; 3 grandchildren: Keagan Curtis, Breanna Schnieder and Delannie Collins.
Henry was preceded in death by his father: Orval Elliott (February 9, 2001); mother: Mary Belle (September 5, 1996); and brother-in-law: Sherrill Justice (December 28, 2011).
Family and friends will gather to share memories and conversation Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 2-5 PM in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. A service celebrating the life of Henry Elliott will take place Monday, February 6th at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Pastor William Whitaker of Family of Warsaw Warsaw Family Worship will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Warsaw’s American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126.
The family has asked that memorial contributions be given to the VA Hospital (Ft. Wayne), c/o Voluntary and Community Resources, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 or Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it an honor to care for the family of Henry E. Elliott.
Ora M. Bean
Birth: July 22, 1929
Died: January 31, 2012
Visitation: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Service: Friday, February 3, 2012
Memorials: a charity of choice or simple acts of kindness may be done for others.
Ora M. Bean, 82, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6:35 AM in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana.
Ora was born July 22, 1929 in Pikesville, Kentucky to Basil and Virgie (Thornsbury) Stiltner.
On November 17, 1991, Ora and James N. Bean were married in Warsaw, Indiana.
Living most of her life in Warsaw, Ora was a homemaker. She was a member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Warsaw, Indiana.
Ora is survived by her husband, James N. Bean, Warsaw; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in law: Lois Stone, Claypool, Indiana; Kathleen and Roger Paysen, Warsaw; Karen and Plant Rodger, Tanning Florida; sister: Myrtle McCoy, Vinton, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 13 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers, 6 sisters and a grandson.
Family and friends will gather at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM to support the family by sharing memories and conversation.
A service celebrating the life of Ora M. Bean will begin Friday, February 3rd at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Pastor Glenn Hughes of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Warsaw, will officiate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
The family has asked that memorial gifts in memory of Ora be given to a charity of choice or simple acts of kindness may be done for others in her memory.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it an honor to care for the family of Ora M Bean.
