Mrs. Hilda Madden, 41, of 319 McKinney Avenue died at 10:15 pm Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital of complications following an operation two weeks ago. A native of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Madden was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, John Madden; a son, Paul; a daughter, Phyllis; three sisters, Mrs. Carl Beck and Mrs. Dallas Broxon, both of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Pearl Stritmatter of Detroit. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home. [buried Concordia Lutheran Cem., Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 21, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Huntington, May 17 – Mrs. Ida Zaporah Malone, 66, died unexpectedly yesterday at the Huntington County Hospital where she had been a patient since suffering a broken hip April 29. She was a member of the Ladies auxiliary to the B. of L. F. and E. Her first marriage was to Joseph Shavey, who is dead. Surviving from the union are a son, Grover Shavey, Redondo Beach, Cal., and a daughter, Mrs. Glenn Hier, Huntington. Also surviving are the second husband, George T. Malone; two brothers, William G. Hall, Elkhart and Lamon A. Hall, Huntington and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 pm (CDT) Sunday, Rev. A. B. McKain officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Funeral services for George Marshall, 82, retired Pennsylvania Railroad train inspector, who died of a stroke of apoplexy at 6:45 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home on the Allen-Whitley County Line Road, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home, Rev. L. U. Krider of Columbia City officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home. The deceased was born in England and had resided here 53 years. He was employed by the railroad 38 years, retiring 16 years ago. He was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren and the Pennsylvania Volunteer Relief and Western Veterans’ Associations. Survivors include the widow, Emily Jane; two sons, Charles L. at home and William Marshall of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Daisy Noble and Mrs. Anna Swain of this city, Mrs. Jennie White of Garrett and Mrs. Elizabeth Burt of Indianapolis; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Auburn, May 14 - Glenn Martin, former Auburn resident, died at the Richmond Hospital today. He had been in Richmond a year. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin of this city; his widow and one daughter, Betty Ruth of Albion, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. Zora Titler of Jackson Township and Mrs. Alma Meyer of Wauseon. The body was removed to the Clark Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Auburn, May 16 - Funeral services for Glenn Martin, 41, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the John A. Clark Funeral home, with burial following in Roselawn Cemetery. Rev. Claude Garrison, pastor of the First Methodist Church will officiate, assisted by Rev. Franklin of near Hammond.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Sandra Sue Martin, 74, of Warren, IN, passed away at 8:55 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, with her family by her side. She was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1943, in Hartford City, IN. She married James W. "Jim" Martin on Friday, March 25, 1960; he passed away on December 26, 2015. Sandra worked in the nutritional services at Heritage Pointe for many years. She was a member of Sigma Phi Gamma, and was Den mother for the Cub Scouts. She enjoyed bowling and had been on a Warren work league, which she very much enjoyed. Sandy liked collecting angels and especially loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene in Warren. Loving Survivors include her Sons - James "Jim" (Susan) Martin Jr., Warren, IN, Tim (Leigh) Martin, Warren, IN, Mike Martin, Warren, IN, David Martin, Muncie, IN, Grandchildren - Justin Martin, Warren, IN, Hayley Martin, Warren, IN, Tori Martin, Warren, IN, Bailey Martin, Warren, IN, Rilee Martin, Warren, IN, Great Granddaughter - Aubrey Martin, Warren, IN, and Sister - Vickie Vallad, Hartford City, IN. She was preceded in death by her Husband - James W. "Jim" Martin, Father - William Vallad, Mother - Imogene (Monroe) Vallad, and Brothers - Bill Vallad, Jr., Ron Vallad, & Kenneth Vallad. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home 203 N Matilda St. Warren on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. A service to celebrate Sandra's life will be at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 with Chaplain Ginny Soultz officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren. Preferred memorials: Alzheimer's Association, 6324 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 1/11/2018)

Hartford City, May 14 - Kenneth G. McClellan, 37, a native of Muncie and a resident here for the past four years, died last night in the Blackford County Hospital of peritonitis. He is survived by his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack McClellan of Muncie, three small children; a brother, Fred McClellan of Muncie, and three sisters, Mrs. Carlos Longfellow, Mrs. Bob Auker and Mrs. Jesse Shockley, all of Muncie. Funeral will be held at the United Brethren Church here Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charge of Dr. W. R. Montgomery. Burial will be made in Muncie.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Miss Alma McCormick, 61, died at 6:50 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been a patient for the past four days. Miss McCormick was on the staff of the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are two brothers, Harry, Fort Wayne, and William J., Marion, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Marion. The body was taken to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. [buried Catholic Cem., Fort Wayne, IN]

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Wed., June 1, 1960
Contributed by Karin King

DIES SUNDAY
Mrs. Mary I. McGreevy, 76, the widow of Richard J. McGreevy, for many years a prominent merchant at Huntington, and mother of the late Parnell McGreevy, Fort Wayne attorney, died early yesterday of a heart ailment at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Foss Smith, 2515 Fairfield Avenue.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

Clarence E. McKean Dies This Morning
Clarence E. McKean, 66, a retired farmer and a native and former resident of Adams county, died at 1:15 o'clock this morning at his home in Avilla following a year's illness. He was born in Adams county Jan. 27, 1897, a son of W. F. and Cora Haggard-McKean, and resided in Adams county until eight years ago, when he moved to Avilla. Mr. McKean was a member of the Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Lucilla Burke of Sturgis, Mich., and Mrs. Pauline August of Decatur; one step-son, Meredith Cline of Grand Rapids, Mich., seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Alton McKean of St. Louis, Mo., and Millard McKean of New Albany, and one sister, Mrs. Alta Eisert of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the L. E. Berhalter & Sons funeral home in Avilla, with the Rev. Mr. Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Avilla cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. (Monday, June 24, 1963) [buried Avilla City Cemetery, Avilla, Noble County, IN]

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-64
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Wabash, May 16 - Funeral services for Daniel McVicker, 81, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home, Rev. Fred Wolff of the First Christian Church will have charge of the services and burial will be in the Friends Cemetery. Mr. McVicker, a retired farmer, took his own life by hanging at the home of his son, Joseph McVicker late Wednesday afternoon. He had been worried because ill health had forced him to become inactive.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Huntington, May 14 - The body of Mrs. Carolyn Merle, 87, who died last night at the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, where she had lived three years, was brought to the W. R. Briggs Funeral Home here. Surviving are a son, Jacob Heeter, Jr., Huntington, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Clear Creek Township. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am (CDT) Wednesday at the SS Peter and Paul’s Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Warsaw, Jan. 19 - Daniel B. Mikesell, 60, of Winona Lake, head of the American Brattice Cloth Company of Warsaw, died early this morning at the Murphy Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was found early last night lying in the snow beside his automobile, parked on the courthouse square. The deceased was a native of Troy, O. He came to Warsaw 14 years ago from Wabash to head the Brattice Cloth Company, manufacturers of mine curtains and air tubings. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Winona Lake Presbyterian Church and of the advisory board of Wayne Township. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Winona Men's Club. Surviving are the widow, Ella; a son, Blaine, at home, and two brothers, Neal Mikesell of Warsaw and H. S. Mikesell of Dallas, Tex. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Winona Lake Presbyterian Church with Dr. Parley E. Zartmann, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 20, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Miller, 88, R. R. 2, Grabill, will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the residence and at 10 a.m. at Cuba Mennonite Church, with John Yoder officiating. A lifelong resident of Allen County, Mrs. Miller died Saturday at 9:45 p.m. in Parkview Memorial Hospital where she was a patient two weeks. She had been ill four months. She was a member of the Cuba Mennonite Church. Her husband, the Rev. Menno Miller, died in 1950. Survivors include a sister, Sara Lengacher, R. R. 2, Grabill, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the residence. Burial will be in the Yaggy Cemetery. The Oetting Funeral Home is in charge. (Monday, June 2, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-64
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Dunkirk, May 18 – Funeral services for George W. Miller, 87, well-known Dunkirk resident, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the residence in charge of Rev. J. B. Sparling, pastor of the Dunkirk Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Dunkirk I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Mr. Miller died at his home here Friday night at 8:30 o’clock. Surviving are the widow, Minnie and the following children: Mrs. Louise Snell of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Webster of Dunkirk, Carroll Miller of Dunkirk, Mrs. Charles McConnell of Rochester, Minn., Glen Miller of Dunkirk, Paul A. Miller, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Bruce Mygran of Indianapolis.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Andrews, May 19 – Mrs. Sarah Ellen Milliner, 63, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Roy Frushour yesterday after several weeks’ illness. Her marriage was to Jacob Milliner. Surviving are a son, William Milliner, LaFontaine; two daughters, Mrs. George Haynes, near Lagro and Mrs. Frushour; three sisters, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm (CST) Tuesday at the Church of the Brethren.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

Wabash, May 13 - Mrs. D. C. Drill of south Wabash learned Sunday of the death of her mother, Mrs. Lena Monroe, which occurred at her home in Muncie. Mrs. Monroe apparently fainted while at work in the kitchen of her apartment and fell against a gas range, opening a valve as she fell. Coroner Earl K. Parson said that death was probably due to the effects of gas. When police entered the gas filled apartment they found an unopened telegram on the floor which had been sent by a granddaughter, Miss Adele Drill in which she had wired on Mother’s Day that “there should be a day for grandmother’s too.” Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Grace Drill; one granddaughter, Miss Adele Drill, student at DePauw University and one grandson, James, student at Tri-State College.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Margaret Ann Mudrack, 16-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mudrack of 2225 Chestnut Street, died at 4 am yesterday at the home of the parents. She had been ill of pneumonia for four weeks. The parents are members of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, James and John Mudrack and a sister, Phyllis Mudrack. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary and will be returned to the residence this afternoon. Services will be held there at 10 am Tuesday and interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

North Webster, May 15 – John L. Murphy, 80, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Johnson, of Wolf Lake, Wednesday morning after an illness of one week. He formerly resided east of here. He was a member of the Wilmot Church of God. Surviving are nine children: Mrs. Lizzie Belle Bowling, Mrs. Emma Rice and Mrs. Frances McDonald of Ligonier; Mrs. Addie Richards of Kimmell, Mrs. Johnson of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Margaret Thwalts and Curtis Murphy of Cromwell, Cletus Murphy of LaGrange, and Robert Murphy of Pierceton. Funeral services will be held at the Sparta Church at Kimmell at 2 pm (OST) Saturday with Rev. Lusk and Rev. Surface officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery near the church.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Mrs. Clara M. Murray, 67, 1311 Boone St., died at 8:15 p.m. yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Cadillac, Mich., moving to Fort Wayne 50 years ago and was a member of the Calvary Temple. Surviving are the husband, Floyd; one son, Robert, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Adams, Waynedale; one sister, Miss Cora Morgan, Detroit, and one grandchild. The body was removed to the C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. [buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Allen Co, IN]

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Wed., June 1, 1960
Contributed by Karin King

Hamilton, Jan. 12 - Hamilton A. Musser, 58, died Thursday at the Richmond State Hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Swift Funeral Home with Rev. H. F. Shady of Ashley officiating. Burial will be in the Hamilton Cemetery. Surviving are four sons, Glen of Wisconsin, Clyde of Fort Wayne and Paul and Ray of Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Ballou of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Francis Parks of Pierceton; three brothers, three sisters and five grandchildren.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 13, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Sturgis, Mich., May 14 - Mrs. Emma L. Neufer, 73, a resident of this city since 1912, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Kilbury, this morning after an illness of several months. Mrs. Neufer was a member of the Christian Church of Pleasant Hill, Ind., and the Grand Army of the Republic, the National Recovery Club and the Pythian Sisters of Kendallville. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Kilbury and a brother, Charles Butts of Kimmell. Friends are being received at the Foglesong Funeral Home, were services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. O. R. Grattan of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Sparta Cemetery, near Albion.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Joseph Niedermeyer, 74, died at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a week’s illness. He resided with a daughter, Mrs. Howard L. Jones of 1402 Sinclair Street. A lifelong resident of this city, Mr. Niedermeyer was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mamie Stritmatter, Mrs. Sylvester Strasser, Mrs. Charles Wagner, Mrs. Grace Avery and Mrs. Jones; two sons, Joseph and Charles Niedermeyer, all of this city; 30 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Peter of this city, Paul of LaCrosse, Mich., and Fred Niedermeyer of Arcola, and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Boren of this city and Mrs. Herman Pluris of Arcola. The body was removed to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 21, 1940

Huntington, Jan. 18 - Harvey David Niles, 70, former Erie Railroad car checker, was found dead in bed at his home this morning. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and the B.R.C. of A. A son in Lima, O., is the only survivor. The body was taken to the W. R. Briggs Funeral Home awaiting arrival of the son and arrangements for the funeral. [buried Mt. Hope Cem., Huntington, Huntington County, IN]

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 19, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

NATIVE OF CITY EXPIRES IN EAST
Charles Frederick Nirdlinger, 77, native of Fort Wayne and prominent in the theatrical world for many years, died Monday at a hospital in Atlantic City, N.J. Funeral services and burial took place Wednesday in Atlantic City. Mr. Nirdlinger was the son of Frederick and Hannah Nirdlinger. He attended Harvard College. For many years, he was a leading playwright, having written “Madame Pompadour,” “The World and His Wife,” “Hoch, The Consol” and “The First Lady Of The Land.” He also helped translate “More Than Queen.” He was also an author, having written the popular and widely-read “Masques And Mummers.” He was a drama critic for the Old New York Herald at one time, and formerly served as editor of the illustrated American magazine. Mr. Nirdlinger never married. Several nephews and nieces survive.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian L. Parham, 84, who died at 8:15 o’clock Monday morning at her home at 603 West DeWald Street, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence, Dr. Charles H. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. The body will be taken home at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon from Chalfant-Perry & Pook’s Funeral Home. Born at Deerfield, O., the deceased had resided here the last 51 years. Her husband, Frederick C., died in 1937. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edna Feustel of this city and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd of Racine, Wis.; a brother, Alvin Day of Deerfield; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 21, 1940

Mrs. Clara B. Park, 68, of 124 ½ East DeWald Street, died at 7:30 o’clock last night in her home after an illness of 11 years. She was a native of Bluffton. Mrs. Park, a resident of Fort Wayne for 23 years, was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the husband, Jacob; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Enzers and Mrs. Ruth Steck of this city and Mrs. Marie Kuntz of Albany; two sons, James and Jacob Park, Jr., Fort Wayne; three brothers, William, James and Delbert Krill, all of Bluffton and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Klaehn and Sons Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

North Manchester, May 13 – Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Phillips, 78, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Phillips residence followed by burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died on Sunday evening shortly before midnight. She was a native of Whitley County. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Audra Tilman of North Manchester and Mrs. Leta Kiely of Evansville, and five grandchildren.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Robert E. Quakenbush, 74, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 1:30 PM on Monday, December 25, 2017, Christmas day at his residence in Montpelier, IN. He was born on Wednesday, June 02, 1943, in Andrews, IN. He married Mary Eldridge on Saturday, May 21, 1983 in Bluffton, IN. Robert attended Andrews High School in Dallas Twp. Starting in Craigville, IN. he had driven truck most of his life. He had worked at First Fleet in Bluffton,IN. Redi Mix in Huntington, IN., and most recent for Rick Ramseyer in Montpelier, IN. He was a member of Grover Sheets # 111 American Legion in Bluffton, IN., Millard Brown Post #156 American Legion, and the Bluffton Moose. Robert enjoyed golfing. Loving Survivors Include his Wife - Mary (Eldridge) Quakenbush, Montpelier, IN, Daughter - Rose Ellen Quakenbush, Montpelier, IN, Step Sons - Joe Bailey, Key Largo, FL, Shane Bailey, Bluffton, IN, John Bailey, Jr., Huntington, IN, Vincent Patton, Bluffton, IN, Patrick Patton, Fort Wayne, IN, Joe Patton, Andrews, IN, Step Daughters- Priscilla Newman, Fort Worth , TX, Yvonna Wright, Markle, IN, Grandson - Zachary Scott (Lori) Quakenbush, Bluffton, IN, Great Grandson - Cameron Scott Quakenbush, and Brothers - Raymond Quakenbush, Huntington, IN, Kenny Quakenbush, Columbus, OH, Daniel (Brenda) Quakenbush, Fort Wayne, IN, Mark Quakenbush, Gas City, IN, & David Quakenbush, Marion, IN. He was preceded in death by his Father - Leroy Quakenbush, Mother - Rosemary (Miller) Quakenbush, and Step Son - Jimmy Patton. No Visitation and no services will be held in honor of Robert's wishes. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Walker & Glancy Funeral Home online obit (accessed 12/27/2017)

NURSING BABY IS SUFFOCATED
While Mrs. Hugh Ralston, 3010 South Calhoun Street, dozed about 5 o’clock yesterday morning, her 16-day-old daughter, Sue Ann Ralston, suffocated as it nursed at the mother’s breast. The baby’s lips and nose had been pressed into the breast, preventing breathing, Dr. A. P. Hattendorf, coroner, said. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ralston and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Maupin of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ralston of Geneva. The body was removed to the Scheumann Funeral Home, where services will be held Monday. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Charles W. Ray, 81, of 8212 Huguenard Road, died at 6:30 pm yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since May 25. He was born in Adams County and resided in this area since 1935. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Della; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Knott, Mrs. Vivien Johnson, Mrs. Louella Allen and Mrs. Maxine Jones, all of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Mary Geiger, Albion; a son, Clyde, Churubusco; a brother, Leland, Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Rickard, Decatur and Mrs. Mary Fuller, Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The body was taken to D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. [buried Eel River Cemetery, Allen County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, IN; August 12, 1967, Page 3B
Contributed by Jim Cox

Pierceton, May 18 – Carna Lou Reiff, two-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reiff of Payne, O., formerly of Pierceton, died Friday after an illness with pneumonia. Final rites will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery here Sunday at 3 pm (CST). Two brothers, Jay and Larry and a sister, Sandra, also survive besides the parents.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Hicksville, O., May 13 – Mrs. Emma E. Richardson, 74, died today at her home here after an illness of several weeks. A native of Edgerton, she had been a resident of this city for 40 years. Surviving are one son, Guy Richardson of LaGrange, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Husted of Hicksville; eight grandchildren; three brothers and seven sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Perkins & Reeb Funeral Home here with Rev. W. W. Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Farmer Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

James A. Richardson, 74, died at 10:05 o’clock last night at his home at 1134 West Jefferson Street. He had been ill with heart disease for six weeks. Mr. Richardson was born in Washington Township, but had lived in Fort Wayne since he was six years old and was educated in city schools and the old Methodist College. He was employed at the S. F. Bowser Company for 22 years, having retired in 1933. Surviving are his wife, Sarah; a sister-in-law, Miss Mina Balls, who made her home with the Richardson’s, and four nieces and three nephews. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Summit Lodge No. 170 F&AM and was a Thirty-Second Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. The body was taken to the Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Huntington, May 15 - Ailing five years and seriously ill since last October, Mrs. Rachael E. Hensel Richardson, 70, died Wednesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Paul, with whom she had been residing some time. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Mary Paul, at whose home she died; Samuel E. Richardson, Dearborn, Mich.; Miss Alice Jean Richardson, Chicago; John H. Richardson, Orrville, O.; Beryl Richardson, city; and Mrs. grace Jackman, Detroit, Mich.; a brother, John Hensel, city and 13 grandchildren. She was a member of the Mt. Etna Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock (CDT) at the daughter’s home, and burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Huntington, May 14 - Mrs. Lydia Elizabeth Rinearson, 88, died after a year of failing health last night at the home of a nephew, Samuel Pressler, on Riverside Drive. The only near survivor is the nephew. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 am (CDT) Wednesday at the Pressler home, Rev. J. W. Roach officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Andrews.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Ashley, May 16 – Chauncey Ringler, 68, of Salem Center died of cerebral thrombosis this morning at the Cameron Hospital in Angola. He suffered a fall several weeks ago at the barn at his farm home. Surviving is the widow, who is a patient at the hospital, three sons and two daughters. The body was brought to the Swank Funeral Home here. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Ashley, May 17 – Funeral services for Chauncey Ringler, 68, of Salem Center, who died yesterday at the Cameron Hospital at Angola, will be held Sunday at 2 pm (CDT) at Trinity Church east of Salem Center, Rev. T. L. Haffley will officiate. The body is at the Swank Funeral Home here and will be returned to the residence Saturday afternoon. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Flora Ringler; two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Rowe of Hudson and Miss Alice Ringler of Fort Wayne; three sons, Cecil Ringler of White Pigeon, Mich., Harold Ringler of Sturgis, Mich., and Earl Ringler at home; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Susie Mountz of Hamler, O., and Mrs. Nellie Strawser of Corunna.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

LaGrange, May 16 – Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Bain Robbins, 71, of Mongo, will be held Saturday at 1:30 pm at the Methodist Church in Mongo. Burial will be made in the English Prairie Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins died Wednesday night at her home after several months’ illness from paralysis and heart trouble. She was born in Deedstown, Ind., and had lived in Mongo for the past 22 years. She was married September 17, 1917 to James Robbins. She was a member of the Mongo Methodist Church and of the Ladies Aid. Surviving are the husband and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Allen of Brownstown, Wis., and Mrs. Myrtle Pulliam of Peru. The body is at Caton Brothers Funeral Home in LaGrange.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Joyce Darlene Roethler, 76, of Van Buren, IN, passed away at 1:10PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Marion, IN. She was born on August, 9, 1941 in Marion, IN to Dale W. & Louise (Enyeart) Miller. She married Richard Roethler on December 19, 1997 in Fairbanks, Alaska; he passed away on August 15, 2002. Joyce was a graduate of Van Buren High School class of 1959. She also obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Indiana State University. Joyce was in the United States Marine Corp and from 1959-1960 was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. She moved to Alaska for 14 years, until moving back in 2008. When she was in Alaska, Joyce was a Veterans advocate and was very proud to finish a bill that provided a permanent "Women's Veterans Day" in the state of Alaska. She also assisted in developing a state veteran's cemetery in Alaska. Joyce was very passionate about serving in the military and continued to advocate for veteran's rights. Joyce dearly loved her family, country and Lord. She was a member of the Amvets post #5 in Marion and several Amvets posts in Alaska. Loving survivors include: Sons-Michael (Marie) Buff, Marion, IN, James "Rusty" (Stacey) Buff, Gas City, IN, Daughters-Tara (John) Street, Van Buren, IN, Rebecca Buff, Wintergarden, FL, Step Son-Brad (Aldie) Amundson, Oregon, 16 Grandchildren and 30 ½ Great Grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her Mother-Louise (Enyeart) Miller, Father-Dale W. Miller, Husband- Richard Roethler and Son- Dale Buff. Friends and family may gather to share and remember on Friday, January 12, 2017 at the Van Buren United Methodist Fellowship Hall 105 2nd Street Van Buren from 1:00-5:00PM. A celebration of life service will follow at 5:00PM with Pastor Cindy Osgood officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Gardens of Memory in rural Marion. Military honors will be conducted at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the local DAV Transportation 1700 E. 38th St. Marion, IN 46953. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, Van Buren, IN.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 1/9/2018)

Rockford, O., May 13 – Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Schaadt, 54, who died at her home in Liberty Township, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Liberty Township. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Adam Schaadt; one foster-daughter, Miss Betty Fickert; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Bader of Liberty Township and three brothers, Gus and John Klopfliesch of Celina and Fred Klopfliesch of Lima.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Word has been received by the Rev. Clayton D. Steiner, district superintendent of the Missionary Church Association, of the death of his sister, Mrs. Nora Schumacher, Pandora, O., on Sunday. Funeral services will be held in the Missionary Church, Pandora, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. A sister, Mrs. Gilbert Bixler, Garden Grove, Calif., and another brother, the Rev. Armin Steiner, Berne, also survive. (Mon. Jan. 14, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1862-1964
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Charles Secrest, 80, died at 9:15 o'clock last night at a local hospital where he had been a patient since 1934. Only immediate survivors are one brother, George of Fort Wayne, and a brother-in-law of Wilshire, O. The body was removed to the L. C. Brudi & Son Funeral Home. [buried Allen County Health Center Cemetery, Allen County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana January 17, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Columbia City, May 18 – Mrs. Alida E. Sharp, 78, died early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Campbell, after a month’s illness. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Sharp was born at Cannonsville, N.Y., and was married in 1881 to Worden Sharp, who died in 1935. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Campbell and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the DeMoney Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Coesse Lutheran Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Van Wert, O., May 20 – Funeral services were held this afternoon for Dr. Charles O. Sheets, 90, of this city, veterinary surgeon. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Dr. Sheets was a native of Ashland County, O. He was a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College and had practiced in Van Wert County since his graduation in 1889. His survivors are a son, Dr. F. F. Sheets of this city and a granddaughter.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 21, 1940

Montpelier, May 18 – Mrs. Bertha Pearl Shinn died at noon today at her home here. Surviving are her husband, Brant Shinn; three sons, merle Shinn of Fort Wayne, Oscar Shinn of Montpelier and Kenneth Shinn of Spencerville, O.; five daughters, Mrs. Marle Bell, Miss Irene Shinn and Mrs. Mary Norton of Montpelier and Mrs. Flossie Friar and Mrs. DeLorise Lauer of Detroit; her father, Henry Kurtz of Drumright, Okla.; two brothers, Simon Kurtz of Fiatt and William Kurtz of Oklahoma, and one sister, Mrs. Cecile Schooley of Fort Wayne. The body is at the Walker Mortuary here and will be returned to the residence Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Christian Congregational Church here with Rev. Clyde Westerfelt of Muncie officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Funeral services for John Sinclair, 74, 919 South Harrison Street, who died at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Lutheran Hospital after a week’s illness, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Mungovan & Son’s Mortuary, Dr. Charles M. Houser officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the home from this evening until 10 o’clock Friday morning. The deceased was born in New York, but had resided here nearly his entire life. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Red Men’s Lodge and the Machinists Union. He was employed for 40 years as a Pennsylvania Railroad machinist and later for eight years by the City Light & Power Company. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Herbert McGuire; a brother, Thomas Sinclair of this city; two sisters, the Misses Rebecca and Ann Sinclair, of this city and one grandchild. His wife, Jessie, died two and one-half years ago.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Auburn, Jan. 16 - Mrs. Alberta Miller Smith, 68, of Newville, died Monday afternoon at the Souder Hospital here following a seven-week illness. Survivors include the husband, Harry T. Smith; three children, Mrs. Helen Smith of Newville and Clayton and Millard Smith of Fort Wayne, and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock (CST) at the Newville Christian Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery there.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 17, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Van Wert, O., May 18 – A sister and brother, Mrs. W. S. Slane, 66, and James Nelson Dingledine, 77, died within a few hours of each other last night at the Slane home in Liberty Township. Mr. Dingledine lived at Battle Creek, Mich., until he moved to the Slane home last October to care for his sister. Double funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the First Methodist Church in this city, conducted by Rev. Ira Benton of Ohio City. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery. They were children of the late John and Frances Dingledine and Mrs. Slane was born in Van Wert County and her brother in Champaign County, O. She is survived by her husband, two step-children and a sister, Mrs. W. F. Flanarty of Battle Creek. Mr. Dingledine is survived by his widow; nine children, Fred, Orval and Clyde, Mrs. Katherine Kerr and Mrs. Marguerite Krick, all of Battle Creek, Orley of Hartford, Mich., Paul of Napoleon, O., and Vaughn at home and a sister, Mrs. Flanarty.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Columbia City, May 19 – May Ellen Smith, 68, of three miles southeast of Columbia City, a prominent resident of Whitley County for many years, died at 8:30 am today at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was the mother of Mrs. Harry Bollinger, wife of the Whitley County Democratic Chairman. Surviving are the husband, Samuel, a prominent Whitley County farmer; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Bollinger of Columbia City; three stepsons, Frank Smith of Columbia Township, William Smith of Elkhart and Theodore Smith of Orlando, Fla.; a brother, Henry Harshbarger of Whitley County and a sister, Mrs. George Bents of Fort Wayne. The body was taken to the Luckenbill Funeral Home at Columbia City, where it will remain until Monday evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 pm (CDT) at the Compton Church and interment will be in the church cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

Drowned Friday At Marble Lake
Frank Boyd Snider, 77, of 916 Russell street, a retired farmer, was accidentally drowned Friday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock while he and his wife, Jennie, were fishing in Marble Lake at Quincy, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Snider, who own a cottage at the lake, and have spent the past several summers there, were fishing at the south end of the lake when the accident occurred. Mrs. Snider in some manner fell out ot the boat and her husband apparently drowned while attempting to rescue her. Mrs. Snider was saved from the lake by other fishermen. The drowning victim was born at Poe, June 9, 1885, a son of Preston and Mathilda Felger-Snider. He was married in 1905 to Mable Stewart, who died in 1942. He was then married to Jennie Miller Aug. 6, 1947. Mr. Snider attended the Bobo United Brethren church. Surviving in addition to his wife are three son, Wendell and Alvin Snider, both of Fort Wayne, and Chalmer Snider of Celina, O.; eight grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Lucius Sommers of Hoagland,. One daughter is deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Zwick funeral home, the Rev. Richard Cesler officiating. Burial will be in the Poe cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today until time of the services. (Sat. May 4, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-64
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Garrett, May 19 – Clyde Snyder, 42, Garrett baker and World War veteran, died at Sacred Heart Hospital last night from a heart attack. Mr. Snyder was born in Fort Wayne. Surviving besides the widow are a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Garrett; a son, Maurice Snyder, at home; his mother, Mrs. Maude Taur of Houston, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Wolf and Mrs. Lela Clark of Houston; a brother, Wayne Snyder of Houston and one grandchild. The body was removed from the Hinklin Funeral Home to the residence tonight. Military rites will be conducted by Aaron Soissinger Post, American Legion, Garrett, at the funeral, which will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock (CDT), at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. J. Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Chapel Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

Floyd J. Sprague Dies At Fort Wayne
Floyd J. Sprague, 72, of 2902 Alexander Ave., Fort Wayne, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday at the Lutheran hospital following an illness for which he had been admitted two hours earlier. Mr. Sprague, a native of Monroe, retired six years ago from the Zollner Corp., where he had been employed 14 years. He was a veteran of World War 1. Surviving are his wife, Clara; a son, Floyd L. Sprague of Cleveland, O.; two grandchildren; two brothers, George Sprague of Decatur, and Chalmer M. Gilbert of Fort Wayne, and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Tybor of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Naomi Yager of Craigville. Funeral rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the D.O. McComb & Sons funeral home, with Rev. Oscar Eicher officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. (Mon. June 24, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-64
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Celina, O., May 17 – Funeral services for S. Wesley Springer, 75, of Jefferson Township, who died of pneumonia this afternoon at the Gibbons Hospital here, will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the West Oldtown Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery at St. Mary’s. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Lovina Springer; two sons, Dee B. Springer of Rockey River and Gerald Springer of near Celina; six grandchildren; two brothers, D. W. Springer of Celina and Harvey Springer of St. Mary’s and one sister, Mrs. Almeda Holdren of St. Mary’s.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Margaret Spuhler, 69, of 1821 Mary Street died at 1:30 pm yesterday at the residence. Surviving are the husband, William Henry Spuhler; a son, Clayton Spuhler of Fort Wayne; a brother and sister, Mrs. Mary Snyder and John Link, both of Fort Wayne and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Redeemer English Lutheran Church. Friends may view the remains at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home after 6 pm Monday. Services will be held at 3:30 pm Wednesday at the funeral home and interment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 20, 1940

Wabash, May 18 – Funeral services for Mrs. John Stailey, 72, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Lebanon Church with Rev. Frank Oden of LaFontaine in charge. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery. Mrs. Stailey who was a lifelong resident of this county, died late Friday night at her farm home south of Wabash. She was born near Wabash, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridenour. Surviving are the husband and one brother, Ira Ridenour.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Wabash, May 17 – Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Stewart, 60, will be held at 9 o’clock Monday morning at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church with Rev. Utas in charge. Burial will be in Stringer Cemetery near Plymouth. Mrs. Stewart died Thursday night at her home following an extended illness. She was born near Plymouth, but had been a resident of Wabash for more than 30 years. She is survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters; Mrs. Bert Garver of Wabash is a sister. The body will remain at the Hoover Funeral Home until time for the funeral services

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Mrs. Emma Stilwell, 51, 726 Colerick Street, died at 2:15 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of this city, and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Ladies’ Aid Society. Survivors include the husband, George C.; four sons, Clifford, Albert, Robert and Howard Stilwell; a daughter, Mrs. Esther Marsh; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Williams, Mrs. Carl Baals and Mrs. Dora Forks and five brothers, John, Christian, George, Albert and Louis Koop, all of this city. The body was removed to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home and will be taken home at 6 o’clock this evening. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence and 2 o’clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dr. Paul F. Miller officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

MAN, 81, HANGS SELF ON FARM
Columbia City, May 14 - Donald Striggle, 81, was found this morning hanged in the corn crib of his son’s farm southwest of South Whitley. The aged man had placed a noose about his neck and stepped of a pile of grain-filled sacks, according to Dr. Park Huffman, County Coordinator, who investigated. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd Striggle, at who’s home the tragedy occurred and Dr. Claud Striggle, veterinarian at South Whitley, five grandchildren and a brother, Albert Striggle, South Whitley. The body was taken to the Miller Funeral Home in South Whitley.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Van Wert, O., May 13 – Mrs. B. G. Williams of this city received word today of the death of her brother, William Strope, 80, of Melrose, O. He had been ill for several years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at the home. Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

North Webster, Jan. 19 - Jacob Stump, 77, died this morning at his home here after an illness of two years. He had resided in North Webster for the past 27 years having moved here from Nappanee. The widow, Eleanor; a sister, Mrs. Chat Fisher and three brothers, Amos Stump of Pierceton, James Stump of Noble County and Samuel Stump of Warsaw survive. Arrangements for the funeral service have not been completed. [Buried North Webster Cem., North Webster, Kosciusko County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 20, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Conrad Thiele, 69, native of this city who died of chronic nephritis at 6 o’clock Friday morning at a local hospital, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Scheumann’s Funeral Home, Rev. E. J. Boerger officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home starting tonight. Mr. Thiele had been an invalid 20 years. Surviving include a brother, William Thiele of this city and a sister, Mrs. William Wedemiller of Chicago.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Syracuse, May 13 – Alfred Tom, 74, of Syracuse, died Saturday night at the Kosciusko County Infirmary south of Warsaw. He had been ill for the past four years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joe Tribble of Syracuse and Mrs. Clifford Black of Elkhart, and three sons, Dale and Russell of Leesburg and Glen of Elkhart. Funeral services will be held at the Carr Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 pm (CDT) and interment will be in New Salem Cemetery, near here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Mrs. Minnie Alice Van Horn, 63, died at her home three miles east of Monroeville about 9 o’clock last night after an illness of three months. She was a member of the Sugar Ridge United Brethren Church. Surviving are the husband, Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Chloe McCarthy; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Sheehan, Mrs. Lucy Neadstine, Mrs. Goldie Mohr, Mrs. Tillie Sheehan and Miss Frances Smith, all of Monroeville and three brothers, William and David Smith of Monroeville and Harvey Smith of Fort Wayne. The body was taken to the Painter Brothers Funeral Home at Monroeville and will be returned to the residence at noon today. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and at 2:30 o’clock in the Sugar Ridge Church, Rev. W. A. Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Ft. Recovery, O., May 14 - Funeral services for Sylvester Joseph, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Voskuhl of Ft. Recovery, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in charge of Father Rudolph Stoltz. Burial in the church cemetery. The infant died at the Gibbons Hospital in Celina Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Surviving besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Esser.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940