Roger Phillips
Aug. 8, 1931 — Sept. 26, 2009
    PLYMOUTH — Roger A. Phillips, 78, 11146 Redwood Road, Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at 12:25 a.m., at the Bremen Health Care Center, in Bremen, after battling cancer.
    He was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Ironton, Mo., to George and Catherine (Staab) Phillips. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On December 31, 1955, in Hamlet, Roger and Jeannette Nettrouer were united in marriage.  
    Roger worked for NIPSCO for 35 years. He was a member of the Mentone Flying Club and enjoyed flying. He also thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Roger loved spending precious time with his grandchildren.
    Roger is survived by his wife, of 53 years, Jeannette Phillips; their daughter, Dawn (Matt) Garver of Plymouth; their son, James (Brenda) Phillips, of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his sisters: Barbara Henson and Kay Hillman; and his brothers: Sonny Phillips and Robert Phillips.  
    Roger was preceded in death by his parents, George and Catherine Phillips; a son, Tod Phillips; his sisters: Dorothy Howard and Faye Davis; and his brother, Donald Phillips.
    In lieu of flowers, the family would like for memorials to be given to the Marshall County Cancer Association.

~VISITATION~
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2009, FROM 1 to 2 P.M.
VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME
300 W. MADISON ST.
PLYMOUTH, IN, 46563

~FUNERAL~
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 2009, 2 P.M.
VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME
THE REV. JOHN BRANCH, OFFICIATING

~BURIAL~
NEW OAK HILL CEMETERY, PLYMOUTH

~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~
www.vangilderfuneralhome.com

Eva Fae Leap
Sept. 6, 1920 - Sept. 25, 2009
    CULVER — Eva Fae Leap, 89, of Culver went to be with her Lord at 10:06 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.
    Born Sept. 6, 1920 near Jubilee school east of Kewanna in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Loran and Floy (Caldwell) Leap. She lived in Aubenaubee Township until 1970 when she moved to Culver.
    Eva was a 1936 Leiters Ford High School graduate.
    She was a member and pianist at Zion Gospel Chapel until it closed and she then attended Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Culver for the last 10 years. Eva was very devoted to her family, she loved animals, music, flowers and gardening.
    She retired in 1976 from Ball Band Company now known as Uniroyal in Mishawaka to where she commuted weekly for more than 33 years.
    Survivors include sister in law, Gladys Leap of Culver; six nieces and nephews: Ann Blair of Mentone, John Leap and wife Debbie of Rochester, Patsy Holcomb and husband Jerry of Anderson, Luanne Phillips of Fairborn, Ohio, Leon Sims and friend Brenda of Burr Oak and Loran Sims and wife Linda of Warsaw. She is also survived by several great-nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Treva Leap; sister, Beulah Adams; sister, Frances Sims; and brother, Manson Leap.
    Graveside Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna with Pastor Ron Lewellen officiating.
    Memorial Contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, South Main St., Culver, IN, 46511.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, 123 E. Main St., Kewanna.
    Online Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisonmetzger.com .