The first Obituary pages each got too large so I am continuing here. To search this page use Ctrl F to bring up a search box. My notes in this color purple. I have also added a link to findagrave when I could find one. Sheila Kell
North Vernon Plain Dealer - September 23, 1915, pg. 2
Commiskey Department Henry Tapp, one of our oldest citizens and a Civil War veteran, died Sept. 16th, and was buried at Mr. Zion Cemetery, Sept. 18th. Funeral services were held at the church here on Saturday, conducted by Rev. Overman and the G. A. R. Notwithstanding the rain, a large crowd was present at
the funeral, Mr. Tapp was past 74 years of age; he leaves no immediate family, his wife duying Sept. 16th just eleven years preceding him. He was a quiet, gentle man whom everybody liked, and a member of the church at this place. He lost his three children by death several years ago. Find A Grave Link
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CENTER TOWNSHIP WOMAN CUTS THROAT WITH RAZOR
______ Mrs. Herman Otto (Clara Eva), who with her husband and family resided north of this city, ended her life by cutting her throat with a razor Saturday morning. Mr. Otto had driven to this city and was here when he heard the news of his wife's tragic death. Mrs.
Otto had been in ill health for some time being a victim of tuberculosis, and when her health began to fail rapidly she became despondent, and in a fit of despondency committed the rash act. She was found by one of her daughters standing in front of a mirror in her bathroom at about ten o'clock Saturday morning
and when the daughter approached her she found that her mother had cut her throat from ear to ear. A physician was summoned hastily but the woman lived but a few minutes. Mrs. Otto was forty-eight years of age and besides her husband she is survived by several grown children. The remains were shipped to Winamac,
Ind., where the family formerly resided, Monday and funeral services and interment took place there. Find A Grave Link
DEATHS
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WOLSIFER-Richard Wolsifer, aged 3 years, son of Mrs. Leona Wolsifer, died Saturday morning, after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. H. Sheldon, and the remains were taken to the Graham Cemetery for interment.
ORMSBY-Mrs. Bridget Ormsby, aged 82 years, widow of the late Thomas Ormsby, died at her home on State Street, at 1:30 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, September 21st. Funeral services were held at St. Marys Catholic Church, Thursday morning, conducted by Rev. G. L. Widerin. The remains
were interred in the City Cemetery. The deceased is survived by five sons James of Santa Rita, New Mexico; John of Washington, Ind.; and Anthony, Charles and George, of this city; and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Runyan, of Cincinnati. Find A Grave Link
BANNISTER-Mrs. Lillie Banister, aged thirty-nine years, wife of Henry Bannister, died at her home near Hayden, Tuesday, September 21st. Funeral services will be held at the residence, Friday morning, and the remains will be interred in Oak Grove Cemetery. Her husband and five small
children survive.
ARNOLD-Mrs. Arnold, aged 72 years, died Wednesday night, September 22nd, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Heller, on Sixth Street. Remains will be shipped to Moores Hill for burial, Saturday. Find A Grave Link
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OBITUARY
------- Sylvester D. Adams was born October 18, 1838, at Weston, Jennings County, Indiana, and died at his home in Brewersville, Ind., April 30, 1915, at the age of seventy-six years. The deceased was a graduate of the Cincinnati School of Medicine and a charter member of the Indiana Medical Society.
He came to Jennings County thirty-six years ago and began the practice of his profession near Brewersville, later moving to that town. He was a physician of extraordinary success and controlled an enormous practice until forced to discontinue his work by failing health. Many times he has responded to calls
of suffering when his own health was such as to suffer from incident exposure and few families are there within a radius of many miles who do not owe the life or health of some member to the faithful ministrations of Dr. Adams. He was converted and united with the Christian Church, to which he remained faithful
until death. Though there was no church of this denomination near his later home, he was a sincere friend and a liberal supporter of the established church at that place. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of the Ninth Indiana Legion. The large place he held in the hearts of the people whom he had
served a great part of his life was strongly expressed by the large crowd which attended his funeral at Brewersville U. B. Church, and the high tribute paid his life by Rev. H. W. White, pastor of that church, who conducted the service. The remains were laid to rest in the North Vernon City Cemetery. He was a
loving husband and a devoted, indulgent father. He leaves to mourn his death, a wife, formerly Miss Jessie Williams, of Kanawha City, W. Va., and nine children, Willis Adams, of Chinook, Montana; Oliver Adams, of Crothersville, Ind.; Abraham Adams, of St. Joe, Mo.; Eva Underwood, of Cleveland, Montana; Elmer,
Charles, Horace and Mrs. Edna Allen of Brewersville. He had been in poor health for several years, part of the time an intense sufferer, but his faith never wavered nor his patience ever spent until he heard his call, "Thou has fought a good fight, thou has finished the faith, Come," and his spirit passed to
its eternal reward.
"Not as we take, but as we give,
Not as we pray, but as we live;
These are the things that make for peace
Both now and after time shall cease." Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - April 3, 1879, Page 3
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Death of Charles Engle
It becomes our melancholy duty to chronicle, this week, the death of a most estimable young man, Mr. Charles Engle, who with his family has been living near Butlerville. On Tuesday while engaged in getting out timber the building of a barn for Martin Burge, some three miles southwest of
the town, he was struck on the head by a falling limb. After being struck he was assisted to the home of Mr. Burge, though he did not think he mas much hurt, and in due time retired to rest. During the night he was talked to and replied, saying at one time that he felt better. Fifteen minutes after he was spoken
to the last he was dead. The doctors say that many small blood vessels were ruptured. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - March 24, 1886, Page 3
Obituary Williamson Dixon departed this life on the morning of Sunday 21 inst., in his 71st year. Mr Dixon had spent his whole life among us, and his many great qualities and manly virtues are known to all. To know him was to love and honor him. He was born in Jefferson county, Ind., in the year
1815 within fifteen miles of his late eartly home. At the age of 25 he united with the Coffee Creek Baptist church, and for the 46 years since has held a continuous membership there. As the writer yesterday sat in the old church house of which the deceased had so long been a conscientious, faithful and constant
attendant, our mind was led to say "Truly, truly, one more veteran has gone, and there is one more vacant seat." Thirty years ago one could see seated near the alter, the deceased, close by his side, Sidney Butler, Samuel Hall, Samuel Malcomb, Wm. Lewis, st., and Thomas Hill, and many others who have passed away.
Mr. Dixon having been so long among us, consistent and forgiving in all things, we as neighbors then go with him to his family circle. There we also see illustrated the true qualities of his heart, the attachment of his children to him and his fondness bo his wife, who are left to mourn his loss.
Though dead, he leaves with the community of Paris a legacy of a well spent life. His wife and children have the heart felt sympathies of all.
Paris, Ind., March 2nd Find A Grave Link
This next group of Obits is some I had from doing research on the Dean family in the early 2000's. SLK
North Vernon Sun - January 4, 1899
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William Harrington Dean was born in Stuben county, New York, Nov. 9th 1818. Died Dec. 28, 1898 aged 80 years, 1 month and 19 days. His father was of English descent born in New York state in 1774. His mother, Mary Manhart, was of Dutch descent and born in the same state of her husband
in 1785. The subject of this sketch was the third child of a family of eight children. At the age of three years his parents left Yates county, New York, for the West. They went by cattle wagon to Olion Point, N. Y. on the Monongahala river going by river to Pittsburg. When that city was reached his father built
a boat and brought his family down the Ohio river to Marieita, Ohio. At this point Mr. Dean's father built a mill but remained here but a short time. Building another boat the family started down the Ohio river again landing at Lawrenceburg and located on Tyner's Creek Dearborn County, Ind., on Congress land. The
family remained here but a short time and came by ox wagon to Jennings county in 1824. This was during the heated campaign when Jackson and Clay were candidates for President of the United States. On December 10, 1842, William Dean was married to Miss Sarah Goltry at the residence of her uncle, James Whitcomb. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. John Vawter, Baptist minister at the Whitcomb home, now owned by Charles Wilkins. Mr. and Mrs. Dean began housekeeping on the farm now owned by James H. Amick and lived there 2 1/2 years. Then moving to Spencer township on the land now owned by Fountain Childs. In 1850 they moved to
the farm the deceased owned at his death and have lived there continuously. To Mr. and Mrs. Dean were born 12 children, 6 sons and 6 daughters, of whom 8 are now living, 3 sons, Hickman V. and Reverley J. of this township, and James of Monroe county, Iowa, 5 daughters, Mrs. James Milton, of Irvington, Ind., Mrs. Retia
Hines, of Lucase county, Iowa, Mrs. Arnold Helmich, Mrs. Phimore Sutton and Mrs. Frank P. Little, of this township. There are 15 grand-children and great grand children now living. Mr. Dean was one of the oldest inhabitants of this township. When he came to this country the State road from Madison to Indianapolis
had just been surveyed by John Vawter and was in green stumps. Indiana had then only 34,000 voters. The main thoroughfare of the State in Mr. Dean's early days was the old Indiana boundary line from Lawrenceburg to Vincennes. In politics Mr. Dean was a whig till '48 then a Democrat, and 12 years a Populist. He was
an ardent silverite but did not vote for Bryan and Sewell a bold bug. He had a good memory and was noted for remembering dates. He was sick but a short time. His remains were interred in the Hulse cemetery opposite his residence. (Actual Burial Smith-Dean Cemetery) Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican - June 6, 1940
MILTON A DEAN CALLED BY DEATH
--------- Milton A. Dean, seventy-seven years old, died at his home in Scipio, Thursday, May 20th, Funeral services were held at the Jordan Funeral Home at Vernon, Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Albert Tull. The burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Milton Alonzo Dean, son of Duman Cary and Priscilla Dean was born November 14, 1862. He was united in marriage in marriage to Jennie V. Carr in 1882. To this union were born five sons; Duman C., Elmer, George E., John R. and Lewis R., and one daughter, Esther A. Miller. One son Lewis R.,
departed this life October 22, 1818.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Scipio and was a member of the Odd Fellow and Rebecca Lodge of Zionsville. He is survived by the widow, four sons and, four sons and one daughter; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a step-father, Melvin Paxton, of Augusta; one
brother, Stephen W. Dean, of Spencer; and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Etter, of Bloomington; a number of other relatives and many friends. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - January 19, 1950
MRS. JENNIE VIOLA DEAN CALLED BY DEATH
---------- Mrs. Jennie Viola Dean, 84 years old, died Monday, January 16th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Miller, near Scipio. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Jordan funeral home and burial took place in Oak Grove Cemetery.
She is survived by four sons and one daughter: Charles Dean, of Paris Ill.; Elmer Dean, of North Vernon; John Dean and Edward Dean, of Scipio; and Mrs. Ray Miller, of Scipio. She also survived by 27 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Find A Grave Link
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MISS MARY LAFFERTY CALLED BY DEATH
------- Miss Mary Lafferty, seventy-four years old, died at her home in Scipio, Monday, May 26 th. The body was brought to Diekhoff & Vance funeral home in this city and funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Scipio, Wednesday morning with requiem high Mass by the Rev. Cyril Conen. Burial
took place in St. Mary's Cemetery in this city.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and by her brother-in- law, Will Byron, of Scipio. Mrs. Howard Daringer and Mrs. Dan Byrne, of this city are nieces; and Paul Byron, also of this city, is a nephew. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - April 29, 1904
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The infant child of George Hunter and wife A little named Georgie A. Hunter) died Monday from a cold contracted after having the meas;es/ The little body was taken to their old home at Madison, bor burial. The family is in very destitute circumstances. Mr. Hunter is in the last stages of consumption and has a large family of small children. The charity committee
have cared for them for some time. Find a Grave Link
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Mother of Senator Agnew Passes Away Eliza Ruth Harding was born near Milan, Ripley county, Indiana, December 6, 1824, and died at the home of her son, 802 Sixty-fourth St., Chicago, April 23, 1904, aged 79 years, 4 months and 17 days. Her father was David Harding, a brother of Hon. Stephen Harding, a prominent lawyer of Southern Indiana, and for some years Territorial
Governor of Utah. David Harding served his country in the War of 1812. Her grandfather, Capt. David Harding, was a soldier of the Revolution. He it was who commanded the little band who defended their homes against the incursion of Canadians and Indiana in the Wyoming Valley in 1778. Her more remote ancestors came to America in 1623, one year after the landing
of the Mayflower. Her mother was Enice Sumner, a first cousin of Hon. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts. She was married to William W. Agnew, Nov. 1, 1843. They lived happily together until his death on April 22, 1903. She died on the first anniversary of his burial. Five children were born to this union, three of whom survive, Mrs. B. F. Hoefgen, of Indianapolis,
Nathan L. of Valpariso, Ind., and William Harding, of Chicago, all of whom were with her in her last illness. When the first gun was fired over Fort Sumpter, this "daughter of an heroic race", without a murmer gave her husband to the service of her country and remained in the home with her little children. Her husband was captain of Company "B", 87th Regiment,
Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with great bravery in the army of the Cumberland until the close of the war, returning home in June, 1865. She was conscious till the last and approached the end without fear and in unwavering Christian faith. In her early girlhood she was a member of the Baptist church but fifty years united with the Disciple church in
which she was a faithful and consistent member to the close of her life. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother an earnest Christian. Her husband, her home, her children, were her world. She never made any compromise with what she thought to be wrong. She and her husband lie side by side in Oakwood cemetery.
Obituary
Death, the unwelcome guest, has again entered our neighborhood and taken therefrom another of our people. Many heads are crowned with sorrow and hearts bowed with grief. William Bridges died Monday at 1:00 a.m., after an illness of more than four months. Burial at the Keith cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was married to
Elizabeth Wilson with whom he lived happily until she was called to that immortal home where parting is no more. To that union were born four sons and two daughters, all of whom are living, except Mrs. Julia Buckles, who died a year ago last winter. Mr. Bridges united with the Methodist church about twelve years ago, and was at one time superintendent of the
Sunday School. He was a firm believer in the refining influence of the church and the power of a living God as his Savior; and made the statement a short time before his death that he was ready to go when his time came, and not afraid to meet his God. This neighborhood has lost by the death of Mr. Bridges one of its best and highest esteemed citizens. He
was born August 4, 1932, and at the time of his death April 18, 1904, was 72 years, 8 months and 14 days old. Find A Grave Link
COUNTY LINE COLUMN
Uncle William Talkington died very suddenly Saturday morning at his home in south part of Alert. Rev. Cupp preached the funeral at the Christian Union church Sunday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Olivet Cemetery. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - May 13, 1904
Page 5 George Hunter, who has been ill for several months, of consumption, died last Friday and the remains were taken to his old home at Madison for burial. His infant child was taken there for burial last week. Find A Grave Link
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Dupont
The infant son of Oliver Shepherd and wife (Ralph J. Shepherd), of North Vernon, was brought here for burial Saturday and was interred in the Dupont cemetery. The parents have many friends here who express their heartfelt sympathy. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - May 20, 1904, Page 4
Obituary
Died, at her home in Holton, Ind., April 19th, Mrs. Nancy Cox, wife of Jos. M. Cox. Nancy Hall was born July 19, 1827, near Canaan, Jefferson Co., Ind. At 3 years of age she came with her father, Squire Hall, he mother being dead, to near Nebraska, Ind. She was married to James Grinstead who died in 1860.
In 1863 she was married to Joseph M. Cox. She is survived by her second husband, 3 daughters by her first marriage and two sons and one daughter by her second marriage. One son Jonathan Grinstead, a veteran of the civil war, and a daughter Arminta L. Cox, preceded her to the grave. The deceased was a kind and affectionate wife and mother.
She was possessed of a cherry helpful disposition and her kindness and geniality made her beloved of all who knew her. At the age of 17 she was received into the Baptist church of which she remained a member in full standing to the time of her death. She was by nature religious, but her religion meant sunshine not shadow; hope and love,
not despair. Most of her life was spent in Jennings county, but a few years ago she and her husband moved to Holton, to live with their son Dr. J. G. Cox, a prominent physician of that place. Her death came suddenly but found her calm and ready. As things earthly faded she spoke these words: "O! blessed Jesus, I am ready, take me home!
Then turning to those about her. Farewell tell my friends farewell, till we meet again in heaven." Then her gentle spirit passed to eternal rest. Funeral services were held April 21st, in the M. E. church, Rev. N. Smith, of Madison, officiating. All near relatives and multitudes of friends were in attendance. Interment in Holton cemetery. Find A Grave Link
DEATH OF W. B. GRUBBS Wirt B. Grubbs, well known in life insurance circles in Louisville, having been connected with the Northwestern Life Insurance Company, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Cedar Bough Place, New Albany, of brain trouble. He has been in ill health for several months, and was arranging to take a Western trip
when he was attacked about a week ago by the trouble which caused his death. He was forty-two years old and leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Grubbs had been a resident of New Albany for the past nine years, moving from Indianapolis to that city, and since then had been engaged in the insurance business in Louisville. He
was a member of New Albany Lodge of Elks, and was an esteemed citizen. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but it is probable the services will be held tomorrow afternoon from the family residence. - Louisville Post, May 16th.
Mr. Grubbs was well known in this city, having lived here at one time when his father owned and published the North Vernon Sun. He married a daughter of Mrs. J. B. Smith, who lived near Queensville. His many in this friends in this city will learn of his death with regret. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain dealer - January 2, 1903
OBITUARY Edgar J. Dixon, eldest son of J.M. and Vira Dixon, died at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. December 20th, 1902, aged 33 years, 4 months and 16 days. He was born in Jennings County, near Paris, on the 5th day of August 1869. He began his career as a teacher in the public schools of Jennings County. This calling
he followed continuously for a period of eight years, after which he engaged in business in Indianapolis where he has since lived. His life exemplified the virtues of unselfishness, charity and love. He fulfilled every obligation that fell to his lot and made his personally so felt in every community in which he lived, that his friends were
legion and their friendship of lasting quality. Words are inadequate to express the true worth of his character. His life, itself, stands as the greatest tribue which can be paid to him. It was at 9:45 of the morning, when, from the moments of an active, busy life of thrity-three years, the last of his had come, and quietly placing his hands
in those of the loving mother, his spirit departed to the great unknown. His death was at an hour of the morning that spoke tenderly to the sorrowing ones and bade their hoped be fervent and their faith strong, for the angels on high cast over all the great comfort that comes from a life of delicate and sensitive nobleness of character. Funeral
services were conducted at the Paris M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. F. C. Ward, assisted by the K. of P. Lodge of Commiskey. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 5, 1876
DIED
On Sunday the 1st inst., Mr. J. S. Ferris, aged 67 tears, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. M. H. Andrews. In the morning he complained of not feeling well, when he was pursuaded to remain in bed. At about 2 o'clock p. m., Mrs. Andrews, his daughter, returned to his room after a short absence and found him
dead in his bed. He was taken to Lawrenceburg on last Tuesday, where he formerly resided, having been one of the oldest business men of that place, and there buried. Mr. Ferris has been subject to epilepsy for many years, of which he died. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - May 8, 1895
Death of Jesse A. Grinstead
Jesse A. Grinstead, the venerable father of S. H. Grinstead, died quite suddenly at his home in this city Sunday night, he, being found dead in bed Monday morning when called for breakfast.
Mr. Grinstead was born in Jefferson County, April 10th, 1819. His father came to this state from Virginia, in 1814, and his mother was Catherine Wagner who came to Madison with her parents from Pennsylvania when that city was a village. More than sixty-five years of his life was spent in Campbell township this county,
where he was held in the highest esteem. He was married to Sarah Powen in 1848, and to them were born seven children, all of whom are dead except S. H. Grinstead, of this city.
Deceased had been in remarkably good health for the past two months, and for the past week he seemed to be exceptionally happy and contented and Sunday evening was spent in walking about and in friendly exchanges with the family, and his death was most unexpected. Heart failure is supposed to have been the cause of his death.
Internment at Brush Creek cemetery Tuesday, under the auspices of the F. and A. M. of Butlerville, of which lodge he had been a member. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican - March 7, 1929
GIRL KILLED WHEN SHOTGUN IS DISCHARGED
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Accident Which Caused the Death of Grace Carson Occurred at Home of Her Parents in Lovett Township Wednesday Morning - Funeral Friday Afternoon
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Grace Carson, twenty-one years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carson, who reside two and one-half miles east of Lovett, was killed by the accidental discharge of a shotgun, at her home at about 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. The girl was sweeping the room and her broom struck the shotgun
which was standing against the door. The gun fell, the load striking the girl in the forehead. She died shortly after.
As the gun had not been used for a long time no one in the family knew that it was loaded and the members of the family are prostrated with grief over the girl's death and nervous shock from the accident. A brother, who was in the room, was talking to the girl when the accident happened.
Grace Carson was a graduate of Lovett High School. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at Graham Presbyterian Church, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. C. Simpson. The burial will take place in Graham Cemetery.
The tragedy has cast a gloom over the entire county, especially the vicinity of Lovett where the family is held in high esteem.Find A Grave Link
JASPER N. DAVIS CALLED BY DEATH
Jasper N. Davis, seventy-six years old, died at his home just east of this city at 9:30 o'clock Sunday night. March 3rd., after an illness of one week. Funeral services were held at Dowd's mortuary chapel at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Lucian V. Rule and under the
auspices of the Red Men's Lodge. The burial took place in Vernon Cemetery.
Mr. Davis had been a resident of North Vernon for a number of years and had made many friends. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, Mrs. Maude Moore, of this city. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - November 3, 1921
PROMINENT VERNON CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH
-------- John Wenzel, died at his home in Vernon on Tuesday morning at three o'clock at the age of 84 years.
Mr. Wenzel was born June 24th 1837, in Jagsthausen, a small Prussian village at Wurtenberg, Germany. He embarked with his father and mother for the U. S. in October 1842 when but five years of age. They landed in New York City on New Year's Eve after a voyage of 107 days on the water. Mr. Wenzel
been an honored citizen of Vernon for 65 years. In his earlier life he learned the lock smith trade with his father and yet there remains in several of the state prisons in New York locks that were made by Mr. Wenzel and his father. In after years Mr. Wenzel learned the tinner's trade. In the year 1859 he sold and superintended
the putting on the present tin roof on the Court House, which is of the finest grade of imported tin. Mr. Wenzel was a successful business man, having been in the hardware business here for years. He was also a successful farmer, and energetic and reliable citizen. He has held various offices of trust. Also was President for a
number of years of the First National Bank of Vernon. Mr. Wenzel possessed a wonderful musical talent and was a lover of good music. Thus Vernon loses a valued citizen, the family a loving father and husband. A widow, one son William Wenzel of Vernon, three daughters, Mrs. John Kotheder, of North Vernon, Mrs. E. P. Trapp and Miss
Kathryn Wenzel of Vernon are the surviving members of the immediate family. Twelve grandchildren also survive. The eldest daughter Mrs. Nicholas Eitel and one infant son have preceded their father in death.
The funeral services will take place from the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment in Vernon Cemetery. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - June 25, 1953
KATHERINE WENZEL CALLED BY DEATH
-------- Miss Katherine Wenzel, a lifelong resident of Vernon, died at her home there Monday, June 22nd. The body was taken to the Jordan funeral home and funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wednesday morning, with requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Albert Ajamie. Burial took place in the
family lot in Vernon Cemetery.
Miss Wenzel was well known and respected in the community and was at all times interested in the civic welfare of her native Vernon. She served several terms as deputy county treasurer and also was an assistant in the First National Bank of Vernon when that institution was operating. She is survived
by one brother, William Wenzel, of North Vernon, also by a number of nieces and one nephew. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - March 6, 1956
Vernon Merchant Dies Friday
Funeral services for William Wenzel, 90, of North Vernon who died Thursday, were held Sunday afternoon at the Dowd Funeral Home. Dr. W. H. Dillard was in charge of the services, with burial being in the Vernon cemetery.
Wenzel owned and operated a hardware store in Vernon for a number of years, taking over the business from his father, who ran a general store in that community.
Although 90 years old, he was alert and active up to the day before his death. That day, Wednesday, he worked in the morning, and came home around noon complaining of pain. A doctor was called and it was determined that he had suffered a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife of North Vernon; three daughters, Mrs. Loretta Howard of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Bertha Norwood and Mrs. Conny Altha Price, both of Louisville a granddaughter, Mrs. J. B. Stinger, also of Louisville; and three great-grandchildren. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - November 20, 1913
Eitel Mrs. Nicholas Eitel, age 52 years died at her home in Vernon, Monday afternoon from dropsy and rheumatism of the heart, after an illness of about a month.
On April 26, 1886 she was united in marriage to Nicholas Eitel and to this union was born one child, Gladys. She was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in 1894. Deceased is survived by a husband, one child, mother and father, three sisters and one brother. Funeral services was
held from the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. W. Lodwick, assisted by Revs. Jans and Holmes and interment in the Vernon cemetery.
The Vernon Times - Friday November 21, 1913
DEATH OF MRS. NICHOLAS EITEL
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Mrs. Nicholas Eitel, after an illness of several weeks of rheumatism of the heart which later developed into dropsy, died at her home here Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Eitel was formerly Miss Christina Wenzel and was born in this city December 7, 1861, Died November 17, 1913, aged 51 years, 11 months and 10 days. She was the eldest child and daughter of John and Katherine Wenzel She was married to Nicholas Eitel, April 26, 1886. To this union
was born an only child, a daughter Gladys. A husband, one daughter, parents, one brother, William, and sister, Mrs. Margaret Kotheder, of North Vernon, and two sisters Miss Kate Wenzel and Mrs. E. P. Trapp of this city survive her. Besides the immediate relatives she leaves a host of other relatives and friends
to mourn her loss.
On May 10, 1894 Mrs. Eitel untied with the Presbterian church of this city and ever remaining faithful until she was called away by death; she was also a member of the Ida Rebekah lodge. She was a true and devoted wife, a loving and affectionate mother, always carring sunshine and
trying to make home pleasant and enjoyable. The daughter has lost a kind and dutiful mother, the husband a devoted wife, the town and county a good citizen, the church and lodge a faithful member.
Mrs. Eitel's whole life was spent in Vernon where she always held the deepest interest for the welfare of the town and its institutions. She received her education in the Vernon public schools. Her interests were reciprocated by the citizens of the town and community who held her in
the highest esteem. She stood for the best there was in life, avoiding the ephemeral.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. W. Lodwick at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Chesley Holmes of the Baptist church and Rev. E. G. Jann of the M. E. church assisted in the services. The remains were interred in the city cemetery to await the gret resurrection morn.
Following is Tennyson's Crossing the Bar which was read by Rev. Lodwick during the services:
Sunset and the evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea.
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell.
When I embark:
For tho' from out our Bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar. Find A Grave Link
The Republican - June 10, 1898
The sudden death of Harry W. Smith on Saturday morning from laryngitis shocked the communities of the county for he was well known everywhere, and but few knew him to be ailing in any way.
For a couple of years, however, he had been suffering with the disease, sometimes finding slight relief, but during Friday night was unusually oppressed by his ailment. He felt the approaching crisis and sought the
aid of a physician for temporary relief. On the way he was taken with a violent fit of coughing and, as well as he could, told his friends he was about to die. His case got worse and worse and he choked to death before
his throat could be relieved from the obstruction. He was born and raised in this county, was about 43 years old, and was known to nearly everybody in the county, as well as having a widespread acquaintance throughout
the State, especially at Indianapolis, where he had attended College and had been engaged otherwise. He was of splendid build, and an athlete of prominence. He had traveled over the country extensively, and was well
versed in the affairs of the day, present and past. He was a fluent and pleasant conversationalist and a clever social friend. The remains were taken Saturday evening to the home of his father, Mr. J. B. Smith, near
Queensville, and distant friends notified. The interment was in the Vernon cemetery on Monday afternoon, service at the house. He will be missed by many friends and old acquaintances, as well as by the members of the
family. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - July 27, 1944
MISSOURI BAILIFF TRAPP
--------- Mrs. Missouri Bailiff Trapp, age 94, Passed away Monday, July 24, at her home in Vernon. Mrs. Trapp was a native of Jennings county and had spent her entire life in Lovett township and
Vernon. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Paul W. Gilreath of Indianapolis and Mrs. Nellie T. Stout, who made her home with her mother; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren,
one sister, Miss Cora Bailiff of Jennings county; two brothers, Wilber W. Bailiff of Jennings county and L. T. Bailiff of Covington, Ind.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Vernon Methodist church in charge of Funeral Director Ralph Jordan, with the Rev. Hutchings officiating. Burial took place
in Vernon cemetery. Find A Grave Link
Columbus Herald - February 13, 1959
Mrs. Stout, 73, Vernon, Dies
VERNON-Mrs. Nellie Trapp Stout, 73, of Vernon, died Tuesday night at Danville, Ind., where she had been visiting relatives for the winter.
She worked in Jennings county as an abstractor.
She was born in Jennings county and lived all her life in the county.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be at 10:30 o’clock Friday morning at the Vernon Presbyterian church with burial at Vernon cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Tennies, former pastor of the church, will conduct the services.
Jordan funeral home at Vernon is in charge of the funeral. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - April 21, 1921, Page 6
OBITUARY Alonzo Stout was born January 24, 1884 at Ollinville, Ind., at that time a suburb of Indianapolis. Died April 13th, 1921, aged 37 years, 2 months and 19 days. He was the youngest of nine children born to
James and Margaret Stout both of whom passed to the Great Beyond, when Alonzo was only eight years old. He is survived by his wife, three sisters, namely; Miss Ida V. Stout, Mrs. Mary Blessing, Mrs. Viola Simmons, one brother George E.
Stout. His childhood and early youth were spent on a farm west of Indianapolis. At the age of twenty-one he moved to the home of his brother, George on a farm south of Indianapolis, where he lived until Oct. 10th, 1917 at which time
he was united in marriage to Nellie Trapp, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Trapp, with whom he and Nellie have since made their home. Some years ago he united with the United Brethern Church at Indianapolis. So far as
it is possible for man to judge, he has lived a consistent Christian life, having an abiding faith in his Creator to save. This faith undoubtedly helped him to bear his suffering and he always looked forward to Heaven as the realization
of his fondest dreams. The poet has very appropriately pictured this faith in the following lines:
And love will hope,
And faith will trust,
Since he who knows our need is just,
That some-how some-where,
Meet we must.
He was a devoted husband, a loving brother and a kind and sympathizing friend, always ready and willing to help those in need thereof. He will be missed by all who knew him. Interment in the Vernon cemetery
Friday afternoon April 15th. Find A Grave Link
CARD OF THANKS
We shall always remember the kindness and sympathy of all who came to us in our sad bereavement, the death of beloved husband and son, Alonzo Stout. We wish to thank all friends and neighbors, Rev. Lewis King
and the choir, those who contributed floral offerings and especially those who gave the use of their automobiles at the funeral.
Mrs. Nellie Stout
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Trapp
North Vernon Plain Dealer and Republican - January 12, 1922, Page 1
KENNEDY CLAPP SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY
Death Came While He Was Attending Meeting in Columbus
-------- Kennedy Clapp, age seventy-six, died suddenly of apoplexy while he was attending a business meeting of the Indiana Oil Refining Company at Columbus, at about four o'clock Monday afternoon, January 9th. The
body was brought to his home in Scipio where funeral service was held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Cole, of the Presbyterian Church. The burial took place in Scipio Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, one son,
Stanton Clapp, who is employed at the freight office of the Pennsylvania Lines, at Franklin; and two daughters, Misses Beulah and Eulas; who are employed at Indianapolis.
Mr. Clapp was one of the prominent, highly respected and well-to-do farmers of Jennings County. He was one of the stockholders of the Indiana Oil Refining Company of Columbous, which was organized about a
year ago and which recently went into the hands of a receiver. A meeting was held Saturday of last week for the purpose of reorganizing the company and at this meeting Mr. Clapp was elected to the board for the purpose of electing
officers. The meeting had just been adjourned a few minutes when Mr. Clapp was stricken and expired.
It is said taat Mr. Clapp's investment in the company was almost $10,000, and that the financial difficulties of the company caused him much worry. Find A Grave Link
JOHN BERNARD EDER CALLED BY DEATH
-------- John Bernard Eder, age sixty-four died at his home on Hoosier Street, at nine o'clock Friday morning, January 6th, after an illness of several months. Funeral service was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Monday morning, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. J. Sprigler. The Knights of Columbus and the Rosary Society, to which organizations he belonged attended the funeral.
Mr. Eder was better known to his many friends as "Barney." He was born at Oldenburg, Ind., and came to Jennings County when quite young. He resided for a time in the St. Ann neighborhood and had been a resident of North Vernon for the past twenty-five years. being engaged in business most of the time.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Clara Reichie and Miss Regina Eder, all of this city, and three sons: Edward and Louis Eder, of this city, and Frank Eder who is attending school in Chicago. Twenty-one grandchildren also survive. Find A Grave Link
JAMES PRICKETT DEAD James Prickett, age forty-six, died at his home north of this city, Monday, January 9th. The body was shipped to Coatsville, Ind., today where funeral services will be held. The burial will take place at North Salem Ind. He is survived by his wife and several small children.
JULIUS MATERN DEAD Julius Matern, age eighty-four died at the home of his son Paul Matern, in the St. Ann neighborhood at nine o'clock Wednesday night, January 11th. The funeral and burial will take place at St. Ann but the announcement of the time had not been made. He is survived by two sons, Paul and Otto, both of whom reside at St. Ann. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican - August 7, 1924
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Military Funeral For Ex-Service Man
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Buried in St. Mary's Cemetery Saturday Morning With All Honors.
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Saturday morning for Clifford Funke, twenty-six-year-old, whose death occurred Wednesday night July 31st. A military escort formed a part of the funeral cortege from the residence to the church and then to St Mary's Cemetery where
the burial took place. The flag of his country floated as the body of the young man was lowered; a military salute was fired and the bugle sounded "taps".
Clifford Funke was the older son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Funke. He was born and reared to manhood in North Vernon. When United States entered World War, Clifford, then but twenty years old, joined the Navy and during the war was in service on the transport Martha Washington. He was honorably
discharged from the Navy September 30 1921. After his discharge from the Navy he was employed at Indianapolis but recently returned to this city and entered into partnership with Raymond Rettig, as building contractors who were erecting houses to overcome the house shortage in North .
Clifford Funke was a young man of sterling character, honest, upright and industrious, a dutiful son, a kind and inviting brother, a loyal friend and a good citizen. He was a member
of St. Mary's Catholic Church and also a member of the local council of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his parent and one brother Donald Funke, of this city. Fink A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - March 10, 1886, Page 2
Westport Warblings
Died, at residence one mile north of this place, of consumption, March 7, Mrs. Tabitha Dodd. She had been a constant sufferer for about ten months, but she bore it all with Christian
patience, often expressing the desire to depart and be with Christ, as his sustaining grace was her chief joy. She was very happy in the prospect of death as she knew her home in heaven was surely prepared for
her. She had been a member of the Baptist church for a number of years. Her funeral will be preached at the church at Lett's corner tomorrow, Tuesday, by Rev. W. W. Smith, after which the remains will be taken
to Adams for interment. She leaves a husband and two children, a son and a daughter, both nearly grown, to mourn her loss.
North Vernon Plain Dealer & Republican - January 8, 1941
JAMES ABBOTT CALLED BY DEATH
-------- James Abbott, eighty-two years old, died at the home of his son, Forest Abbott, near Commiskey, Monday, January 6th. Funeral services were held at the residence, Wednesday afternoon,
conducted by the Rev. Pierson of the Baptist Church of Commiskey. The burial took place in Hopewell Cemetery. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - February 10, 1972
Forrest Abbott dies on Friday Forrest "Frostie" Abbott, 88, Route 1, Commiskey, died Friday night following a short illness.
He was born June 12, 1883 here in Jennings, the son of James and Frances Eva Shepherd Abbott.
Mr. Abbott was a retired farmer in Montgomery township, and died right across the road from where he was born.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Dowd Funeral Home, wiy, Commiskey Baptist Church in charge of the services.
He was a member of the Hopewell Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Hall Abbott, three daughters, Eva Carson, Route 1, Commiskey, and Florence Bewley and Mary Drybread both of Edinburg, a son, Donald, Anderson,
ten grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - December 27, 1923
GEORGE HELMICH DEAD George Helmich, ninety-three years old, a former resident of Jennings County, died at the home of his son, John Helmich at Chattanooga, Tenn., Tuesday December 11th. Funeral
was held at the Third Presbyterian Church in that city, and the burial took place in the National Cemetery there.
Mr. Helmich was a veteran of the Civil War, having fought with the Thirty-second Indiana Regiment. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. J. B. F. Lowry, of Chattanooga,
and three sons: Morton, of Wolfe City, Texas; Charles of Lauderdale, Florida, and John, of Chattanooga.
MRS. A. M. ERWIN DEAD
Word was received here of the death of Mrs, A.(C) M. Erwin on December 16th, at her home at Mitchell. The Erwin family lived in this city for several years when Mr. Erwin was the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent here. Mrs. Erwin is survived by her husband and eight children, the youngest but a few days old. Find A Grave Link
WILLIAM G. DUNLAP DIES AT MADISON
-------- William G. Dunlap, fifty years old died at his home at Madison. Saturday, December 2nd. Funeral services and burial took place there.
Mr. Dunlap was formerly a resident of this city being for a number of years an employee of the city at the water works station. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs.
Mayme Riedel, of Indianapolis. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - January 12, 1905, Page 1
Mrs. Alzina B. Little, widow of the Francis Little died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. Calvert, at Needmore, on Tuesday of last week and was buried on Thursday. She lived
here for a number of years and the news of her death will be heard with regret by many. Find A Grave Link
The funeral of Mrs. Amy Waldorf was preached last Friday afternoon at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, three miles north of Hayden. Mrs. Waldorf was 94 years of age. She was the
mother of 13 children, and had 39 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - July 18, 1888, Page 3 Mary McLaughlin who was taken to the Insane Hospital a few weeks ago, died at that institution on Saturday morning, and on Saturday evening was brought home for burial. Find A Grave Link
Slate column,
Died, on July 4th little Martin, only son of Jared Tobias, with cholera infantum.
Queensville Column Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Leatherman, of Flat Rock, buried their infant daughter here last Tuesday; the funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. L. Bovard. Mr. and Mrs. Leatherman have the
sympathy of their many friends here.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - June 2, 1881, Page 3
Died
Verbarg-At her home in this city, Saturday, May 28, 1881, of consumption, after a lingering illness, JULIA, wife of George F. Verbarg and daughter of John Scherling. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - February 24, 1881, Page 3
Died
SMITH-On Thursday morning, February 17, 1881, at her residence, this city, Mrs. Sallie(Mary?)Smith, wife of Oliver Smith and daughter of Thomas Ansberry, Aged 18 years.
FRENCH-Thursday, February 17, 1881, at her residence in Kentland, Ind., Mrs. Harriet French, wife of John French and sister of the Conner brothers.
Mrs. French lived for many years in this county and is known to many of the citizens of Butlerville and vicinity. Find A Grave Link
Butlerville Column Pat Mitchell, one of our old citizens, who lived south of Nebraska, came to his death on last Saturday by drowning. His body was found in the cistern. The Coroner's verdict was that he committed suicide.
Public opinion seems equally divided on the subject, many claiming that he must have accidently fallen into the cistern. The evidence is very limited in the case. He got up before the other members of the family, and when they got up he was
missing, and after diligent search he was found in the cistern. We do not know exactly what was proven at the inquest, but we suppose the Coroner did, and that therefore he is the best judge regarding the intent of the act. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 11, 1924
Death Comes To Mrs. Joseph Verbarg
Funeral at Presbyterian Church, Monday Morning Mrs. Mae Banister Verbarg, wife of Joseph W. Verbarg passed away Friday, September 26th, at a sanitarium at Oxford Ohio, where she had gone two weeks before for medical treatment. Funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian Church, in this city, Monday morning, and the burial took place in the City Cemetery. Mrs. Verbarg had been in bad health for some time but her last illness was of but short duration and her death came as a crushing blow to her family and to the many,
many friends who held her in high esteem.
Mae Bannister was born May 1st, 1878, in Decatur County, Indiana. She was educated in the public schools there and in the State Normal at Terre Haute. She taught school for several years and studied music at the College of Music at
Cincinnati, and at Sherwood Conservatory in Chicago. Her marriage to Joseph W. Verbarg was solemnized at Alert, Indiana, December 29th 1907. She is survived by her husband and their two children, Genevieve and Julia Isabel; also, by her mother, Mrs. Jennie
T. Banister of Alert, and two brothers, Dr. Revel F. Banister, of Indianapolis, and Emory T. Banister, of Alert.
Mrs. Verbarg was a woman of culture and refinement, well-read and of a kind cheerful and sympathetic disposition that made her beloved by all who knew her. She was a lover of music; spent much of her time studying it, availed herself of every
opportunity of hearing good music and of her own splendid talent she gave much to church programs especially to the Presbyterian Church of this city, where she worshipped. The Rev. L. V. Rule, who spoke at the last sad rites for her who had been
both friend and his parishioner, said that in her love for music and her happiness and giving music to the church, she expressed her love for her Creator, exemplifying the words, "Music is harmony. Harmony is Love. Love is God."
The church was thronged with friends who gathered to pay a last contribute at the funeral service. A mass of flowers surrounded her bier, coming from people of all classes of society, bearing mute testimony of the love and esteem which she was
regarded in the community. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 17, 1915
McGannon-Mrs. Martha McGannon aged sixty-five years, wife of Walter McGannon, died at her home at Paris, Monday night, October 4th. Funeral services were conducted at the residence, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. Overman, of the Baptist Church,
and the remains were interred in the Coffee Creek Cemetery. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, Mrs. Eliza Stafford, of Springfield, Ohio; Homer McGannon, of Deputy; James McGannon, of Seymour; Mrs. Mary Lindley, of this city,
and Miss Grace McGannon, of Paris. Seven grandchildren also survive. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer Republican - February 16, 1939
WILLIAM SAMPSON CALLED BY DEATH
------ William Sampson, fifty-eight years old, died at the home of his son George Sampson, in Pierce Street, Monday, February 13th. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the First Baptist Church. Burial
will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery. Two sons George and Sam Sampson, survive. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Sun - February 25, 1932
James Morin Dead James Madison Morin, 80 years of age, died at his home in Lovett township, Monday, February 2, after lingering about eighteen days an attack of paralysis.
Mr. Morin was formerly a Jennings county commissioner and and well known throughout county.
The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at Tea Creek church with burial taking place in the Tea Creek cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, James and Arthur Morin and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Utzinger and Mrs. George Vance. Find A Grave Link
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 13, 1881, Page 2
DIED
MCGINTY-At his residence near this place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1881, of kidney affliction, Andrew McGinty aged 83 years.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 20, 1881, Pg. 3
Mrs. O'Donnell, mother of Charlie O'Donnell died at her home in this place on Friday morning last was buried in the Catholic cemetery on Saturday.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - October 27, 1881, Pg 3
DIED
GLENDENNING-On Sunday, Oct. 23d, 1881, at the residence of his son of Deputy, of a fever lately prevalent in that vicinity, Mr. Joseph Glendenning, known as an old citizen of that section. Find A Grave Link
DIXON-At his residence in Paris, on Tuesday, October 25th, 1881, of fever, Mr. Ellison Dixon and aged and respected citizen, and well known all over the county. Find A Grave Link
FITZGIBBONS-On Monday Oct. 24th, 1881 at his residence near this city, Thomas Fitzgibbons. Find A Grave Link
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