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ZACKMIRE, John V.

Source: Kingman Star 2-4-1960

John V. Zackmire, 78 who for 15 years worked at the Wabash Valley Sanitorium in West Lafayette died suddenly Monday night in his home at Wallace. He was found by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Bryant who earlier in the evening had taken him his supper. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Born Feb 10, 1881, in Mill Creek Township, Fountain County, Mr. Zackmire was the son of William and Abigail Day Zackmire. Survivors besides the daughter are a son, James W. Zackmire of Hayworth, NJ; two grandchildren and 3 sisters: Mrs. Ruby Joyce of Ingelewood, Calif; Mrs. Kate Shanks of Lakeland, Fla and Mrs. Celia Gregory of Lebanon. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. John Servies officiating with burial in Zackmire Cem SW of Wallace. -kbz

Source: "Obituaries - Year - 1950 Volume C" from the Covington Public Library (thanks Brenda) p 202- hand dated 29 Jan 1960

John V. Zackmire, 78 was found dead at his home Monday by his daughter, Mrs. RUth Bryant of Wallace. He had been ill for some time. Death was attributed to a heart attack.  Born Feb 10, 1881 in Mill Creek Township, he was the son of William and Abigail Day Zackmire. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Bryant; a son James W of Hayworth, NJ;  Three sisters and two grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at the Crumley Funeral Home with burial in Zackmire Cemetery southwest of Wallace. – kbz

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