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- OBITUARY, sent to me by Cindy Stafford Fenimore, 02-2005
Headline: EX-RESIDENT OF MISHAWAKA DIES IN CRASH
Leo L. Stafford, 63, of Linton, Ind., formerly of Mishawaka, was killed and his wife, Barbara Deane Stafford, was injured critically in a two-car, head-on crash about 4:15 p.m. Monay.
The accident occurred on Indiana 54, about a mile east of LInton, according to Indiana State Police in Bloomington. Police said Stafford was driving east on Indian 54 when a westbound behicle attempting to pass another vehicle collided with Stafford's car. Mrs. Stafford was listed in critical condition today in Terre Haute Union Hospital, where Mr. Stafford was pronounced dead on arrival.
Mr. Stafford was employed by the State Highway Department. He had work
ed at the Dodge Division of Reliance Electric for 30 eyars. He was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Mishawaka, and had lived in the area until 1975, when he moved to Linton. On May 21, 1974, in Linton, he married Barbara Deane Risher.
Also surviving area daughter Connie Garrabrant of Osceola; two sons, Dennis of South Bend and Robert of Mishawaka; a step-daughter, Honey Lou Poole of Indianapolis; a stepson, Jack Perry of Linton; six grandchildren; four sisters, Louise Praklet of Mishawaka, Marie DeWitte of Edwardsburg, Nita Abraham of South Bend, and Wanda Hayden of Winter Garden, Fla; and two brothers, A.D. of Mishawaka, and Dr. John W. of Tampa, Fla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Anderson & Poidexter Memory Chapel, Linton, where friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Linton.
OBITUARY, same source as above.
Stafford--Services for Leo L. Stafford, 63, of LInton, Ind., former
ly of Mishawaka, who was killed Monday in an auto accident east of Linton, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Anderson & Poindexter Memory Chapel, Linton. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today at teh funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Linton. Among the survivors are three daughters, Renee Koontzand Angela K. Stafford-Tirotta, both of Mishawaka, and Cynthia Fenimore of South Bend; two sons, Leo Jr. and Timothy H.O., both of Mishawaka, and six grandchildren.
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~~~South Bend Tribune~~~
Ex-resident of Mishawaka dies in crash
Leo L. Stafford, 63, of Linton, Ind., formerly of Mishawaka, was killed and his wife, Barbara Deane Stafford, was injured criticaly in a two-car, head-on crash about 4:15 p.m. Monday.
The accident occurred on Indiana 54, about a mile east of Linton, according to Indiana State Police in Bloomington. Police said Stafford was driving east on Indiana 54 when a westbound vehicle attempted to pass another vehicle collided with Stafford's car.
Mrs. Stafford was listed in critical condition today in Terre Haute Union Hospital, where Mr. Stafford was pronounced dead on arrival.
Mr. Stafford was employed by the State Highway Department. He had worked at Dodge Division of Reliance Electric for 30 years. He was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Mishawaka, and had lived in the area until 1875, when he moved to Linton. On May 21, 1974, in Linton, he married Barbara Deane Risher. Also surviving are a daughter, Connie Garrabrant of Osceola; two sons, Dennis of South Bend and Robert of Mishawaka; a step-daughter, Honey Lou Poole of Indianapolis; a step-son, Jack Perry of Linton; six grandchildren; four sisters, Loise Praklet of Mishawaka, Marie DeWitte of Edwardsburg, Nita Abraham of South Bend and Wanda Hayden of Winter Garden, Fla.; and two brothers, A.D. of Mishawaka and Dr. John W. of Tampa, Fla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Anderson & Pointdexter Memory Chapel, Linton, where friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Linton.
~~~South Bend Tribune~~~
Services for Leo. L Stafford, 63, of Linton, Ind., formerly of Mishawaka, who was killed Monday in an auto accident east of Linton, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Anderson & Pointdexter Memory Chapel, Linton. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial wil be in Fairview Cemetery, Linton. Among the survivors are three daughters, Renee Koontz and Angela K. Stafford-Tirotta, both of Mishawaka, and Cynthia Fenimore of South Bend; two sons, Leo Jr. and Timothy H. O., both of Mishawaka; and six grandchildren.
Military Enlistment:
- U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Leo L Stafford
Birth Year: 1924
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Indiana
State of Residence: Indiana
County or City: St Joseph
Enlistment Date: 15 Mar 1943
Enlistment State: Ohio
Enlistment City: Camp Perry Lacarne
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 1 year of high school
Civil Occupation: Unskilled occupations in laundering, cleaning, dyeing, and pressing apparel and other articles
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 88
Weight: 100
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1924 - 1988 (63 years)
