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     Jo Ann Clingenpeel Jo Ann Kowalski, 73 years old, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Memorial Hospital. Jo Ann was born on January 25, 1950 in La Porte, IN to the late Lee and Martha (Stull) Clingenpeel. On January 2, 1971, Jo Ann married her loving husband, Kenneth Kowalski, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ron Clingenpeel. Left to cherish their memory of Jo Ann is her son, John Kowalski; sisters, Janet (Chuck) Houser and Sharon (David) Zukas; and sister-in-laws, Sandy Clingenpeel, Marcia Jebelian, and Nancy Schrader. Jo Ann was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lakeville. She enjoyed bowling, going to the movies, and her word searches. Jo Ann also enjoyed her time at Universal Bearings and all of her coworkers she met throughout the years. Burial will immediately follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Lakeville.²

She was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 63568 Old US 31 South, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,5 She was born on January 25, 1950 at Laporte, LaPorte Co., Indiana.^2,5 As of January 2, 1971,her married name was Kowalski.² She married Kenneth J. Kowalski on January 2, 1971.^2,3,5 Jo Ann Clingenpeel died on December 20, 2023 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 73.²

     Charles Edward "Chuck" Houser Charles E. Houser, 72, of North Liberty passed away peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Thursday August 8, 2024, at his home. Chuck was born on February 20, 1952, in LaPorte, IN to the late George and Ann Lou (Keck) Houser. Chuck graduated from North Liberty High School and was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War, spending the majority of his service in Anchorage, Alaska. He later obtained his Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University North Central. Chuck began dating the love of his life, Janet Clingenpeel, when they were 16 years old. They were both members of the NLHS Class of 1970. The two were married on May 13, 1972, sharing 52 years of marriage. They were blessed with 4 wonderful children and 10 perfect grandchildren. After being discharged from the Army, they made their home in North Liberty, next door to his mom and dad. Over the years "Corn Cob Nob" expanded with his brothers and their families building homes on the Houser compound. The 3 younger boys called themselves the "little stingers" and along with his 2 older brothers, they terrorized the entire neighborhood. (Run for cover! Here come the Houser boys!) When Janet didn't know where he went, she just assumed he was out back looking for friends. Chuck was deeply devoted to his family. He was always looking for ways to help them, even when they didn't need it! Just the slightest mention of something and he was on it. Chuck was employed by J.A. Wagner Construction in Elkhart and proved his worth. He became a part-owner along with his partners, Jim Wagner, Rob Dunlop, Mark Elliott, & Steve Harmon (deceased). They had many employees over the years who were great friends as well. One of his motos was "Never ask someone to do something you are not willing to do yourself". Jim invited him to his ranch in Montana and the rest was history. Chuck and Janet built their second home in the Crazy Mountains where they loved riding 4-wheelers, snowmobiling, and creating great memories with their family and friends. Countless adventures and more than a few disasters were under the direction of our fearless leader. Oh the stories that could be told, and have been, repeatedly. Chuck & Janet never stopped thanking God for allowing them to live in and enjoy His breath-taking creation. Chuck was one of a kind. He was the backbone of most everything he was a part of. He was an integral part of his church and a faithful servant of the Lord. He was always willing to help others and regularly volunteered to do so. Chuck was iron-willed but his joyfulness and spirit were as infectious as his smile. You never knew what he would come up with next or what would pop out of his mouth. He made life fun. Chuck didn't let his battle with pancreatic cancer bring him down, living his life to the fullest until the very end. You would never hear him complain. His surgeon said he'd never had another patient like him and he had the strongest will to live of any patient he'd ever had. During his long battle he continually defied the odds. Deepest thanks go to Dr. Bilal Ansari, Jason Palmateer, and Beth Mondschein at MHO for all of the wonderful care they gave him over the years. Heartfelt thanks are also given for the oncology and radiation staff who made his treatments bearable and for genuinely caring. Chuck's family will forever be thankful for his surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Zyromski, and the wonderful, caring Surgical ICU staff at the IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He won them over too, deeply moving Janet and the kids by giving Chuck an "Honor Walk" when he left for home. Chuck will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind: his wife, Janet Houser; children, Jim (Amy) Houser, Julie (Andy) Brinkhoff, Jennifer (Rob) Jackson, and Kari Futa (Justin Zell); his grandchildren, Aubrey (Nick), Abigail, Bryce, Will, Bridgette, Ajay, Taylor, Allie, Bailey, and Mason; and his brothers, Paul, John (Sheila), and Jim (Pat). Many beloved nieces and nephews also survive. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Wanda Lee; his brother, Dennis; and his sister-in-law, Marilyn. Burial will follow with military honors at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty.³ He was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He was born on February 20, 1952 at La Porte, La Porte Co., Indiana.³ He married Janet Kay Clingenpeel, daughter of Lee Dana Clingenpeel and Martha Marie Stull, on May 13, 1972 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Charles Edward "Chuck" Houser died on August 8, 2024 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 72.³

     Kenneth J. Kowalski was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 63568 Old US 31 South, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 He Kenneth J. Kowalski, 70, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Ken was born March 23, 1950 in South Bend to the late Roman and Gloria (Popielski) Kowalski. Left to cherish the memory of Ken is his loving wife, Jo Ann (Clingenpeel) Kowalski; son, John Kowalski; along with his sisters, Marcia Jebelian, and Nancy Schrader; several nieces and their families; extended family; and numerous business associates. Ken was an active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, who always enjoyed helping out with the fundraisers. He successfully ran Ken's Cycle Service, a small engine and motorcycle repair shop. Ken would assist anyone in need. Motorcycles and all aspects related to them were his passion. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery.² He was born on March 23, 1950 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Jo Ann Clingenpeel, daughter of Lee Dana Clingenpeel and Martha Marie Stull, on January 2, 1971.^1,2,3 Kenneth J. Kowalski died on November 5, 2020 at Indiana at age 70.^2,3

     Roy Dean Vandall R. Dean Vandall, age 59, of Lions Park Drive, St. Joseph, MI passed away at 1:10 p.m. October 21, 2007 at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, MI. He worked several years for Lochmandy Motors in Elkhart and for the past five years for Schroeder Motors in Benton Harbor, MI as a parts manager. He was born on March 29, 1948 in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia and has lived the past six years in St. Joseph, MI coming from Elkhart, IN. On August 31, 2002 in St. Joseph, MI he married Sharon Halliburton Vandall who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Reatha (Rookstool) Vandall of Walkerton, daughter, Carrie Halliburton of Gross Point, MI, four sons, Dean (Bill) Vandall Jr. of Mishawaka, Thomas Vandall of Bremen, Jason (Katie) Vandall of Mishawaka and Samuel Charles Halliburton of Benton Harbor, MI and two grandchildren, Casi and Dakota. Also surviving are two sisters, Sonja (Ted) Bierly of Koontz Lake and Paulina Hurford or Argos and a brother, John (Elaine) Vandall of Lake Latonka, IN and numerous nieces and nephews. Dean was a member of the Fair Plane Lions Club, Venetian Festival Board Member, St. Joseph River Yacht Club, and President of the Vandall Family National Reunion. Dean will be greatly missed.² His Social Security Number was 314-48-5918.⁵ He was born on March 29, 1948 at Meadow Bridge, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Sharon Lee Clingenpeel, daughter of Lee Dana Clingenpeel and Martha Marie Stull, on April 29, 1967 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Roy Dean Vandall died on October 21, 2007 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 59.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 590-66-6871.³ Joey Eugene Donahue married Tami Unknown.² Joey Eugene Donahue was born on July 9, 1975 at Laporte, LaPorte Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 He died on April 28, 2007 at Nappanee, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 31.^1,2,3,4 He A CSX train struck and killed a man while he was on some railroad tracks in Nappanee at about midnight Friday, police said. Joey Donahue, age unavailable, of Milford, had been sitting on the tracks and talking with a female friend. She saw the train coming and urged him to get up, police said. After an unknown amount of time passed, Donahue tried to get up but didn’t move fast enough to avoid being hit, said Nappanee Police Chief Mike Anglin. The woman told police that she and Donahue had been drinking at a Nappanee bar, and police smelled alcohol on Donahue, Anglin said. Toxicology reports will indicate whether he was intoxicated, the chief said. The train’s engineer told police the train had been moving at 57 mph, within the town’s 60 mph speed limit for trains, Anglin said. on April 29, 2007.⁵ He Joey E. Donahue, July 9, 1975 – April 28, 2007. Joey E. Donahue, 31, of Milford, IN passed away Saturday morning, April 28, 2007 in Nappanee, IN. He worked at Hoosier Racing Tire in Lakeville, IN. Joey was born on July 9, 1975, in LaPorte, IN and had lived in this area most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Tami; two stepchildren, Kyle and Abby Najacht; his mother, Sharon (David) Zukas of Plymouth; his father, John (Charlotte) Donahue of Lakeville; three sisters, Darla (Jason) Perkins of North Liberty, Chris Zukas of Argos, IN, Jaime Zukas of Plymouth; and two brothers, Dean (Bill) Vandall of Mishawaka and Tom Vandall of Bremen. Also surviving are stepsisters, Lori Kelly of Mexico, Krystal (David) Zimmer of Florida and several nieces and nephews. His brother, K. C. Donahue preceded him in death in January of 2006. Joey enjoyed hunting and motorcycle riding. on April 30, 2007.²