Warsaw, May 27 – Funeral services for Rev. Charles R. Oakley, 65, former pastor of the Jackson Boulevard Christian Church in Chicago who died Sunday at Winona Lake, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm (CDT) at the Kelly Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Rev. Oakley had resided at Winona Lake for the past several years. He was a leader in the national organization of the Disciples of Christ Church. Surviving are the widow, Valona, five sons, and four daughters, including Mrs. A. V. Hayes of Winona Lake.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Huntington, May 22 – Mrs. Anna Harriet O’Connor, 79, died last night at her home here following a five weeks’ illness. Surviving are the husband, Bryan O’Connor; a son, William O’Connor, Nutley, N.J.; five daughters, the Misses Mae and Hildegarde O’Connor and Mrs. Anne Martin, Huntington, Miss Eleanor O’Connor, Terre Haute, and Mrs. Blanche Fisher, Logansport, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 am (CDT) Saturday at St. Mary’s Church, Rev. T. E. Dillon officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

The body of James Olive, 67, former local resident who died at 8 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home in Chicago, has been brought to this city and is at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. The deceased left here 26 years ago. Survivors include the widow, Bessie, and two sisters, Mrs. Louis Lepper of this city and Mrs. Bae Long of Huntington.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 30, 1940

Luz Maria “Lula” Ortiz, 84, of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born on December 17, 1932 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Eugenio and Angelina (Santiago) Torres Sr. On March 21, 1959, she married Antonio A. Ortiz Sr. and he preceded her in death on February 25, 1998. She was a lifelong homemaker. Lula also worked 18 years for St. Vincent’s Villa Catholic Orphanage and several years in the housekeeping department of Lutheran Hospital. Lula is survived by 3 daughters, Edlinda Villarreal of New Braunsfels, TX, Olga Claycomb of Ft. Wayne, and Dora (Jim) Zelt of Decatur; 3 sons, Tony (Rosie) Ortiz Jr. of Defiance, OH, Felix Ortiz, and Carlos (Sandy) Ortiz both of Ft. Wayne; a brother, Eugenio Torres, Jr. of Ft. Wayne; 4 sisters, Elisa (Cristobal) Jordan, Juanita (Alberto) Palacios, Edelmira (Onnie) Drewery and Maria Bilger all of Ft. Wayne; 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren (1 on the way), and 2 great-great grandchildren (2 on the way). She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Juan Torres and Luis Torres, 3 sisters, Ana Gonzalez, Carmen Torres, and Antonia Leal, and a son-in-law, Richard Claycomb. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home, 225 W. Adams St., Decatur, with a reciting of the Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 414 W. Madison St., Decatur, with visitation 1 hour prior to service from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Father Bob J. Lengerich will be officiating and burial will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park at a later date.

Haggard-Sefton & Hirschy Funeral Home online obit

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Osterheld, 78, will be held Monday at 2 pm at Scheumann Funeral Home with Rev. P. L. Dannenfeldt in charge. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after noon today. Mrs. Osterheld died at midnight Friday following a coronary occlusion at the residence of her brother, Louis Limecooly, 2722 South Calhoun Street. She formerly resided at 2531 Weiser Park Avenue. Mrs. Osterheld's husband, Fred died two years ago. Her brother is the only survivor. Mrs. Osterheld was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Children Friends' Society.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 14, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Coldwater, O., May 26 - Funeral services will be held at the St. John Catholic Church at Maria Stein, Monday at 9 am for Mrs. Catherine Moeder Overman, 83, who died at her home at Maria Stein. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Clara Luebke, Osgood; Mrs. Anna Mescher, Maria Stein; Mrs. Eleanore Galer, Ft. Loramie and Mrs. Agnes baker, Dayton; two sons, Louis Overman, at home and Frank Overman, North Star; 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 27, 1940

Andrews, May 27 – Mrs. Anna Cathern Owen, 92, died today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dan Hart, after 11 years of invalidism. She lived in Wabash County until three years ago and was a member of the Lincolnville United Brethren Church. The husband, Jesse L. Owen, is dead. Surviving are three sons, Findley Owen, Wabash County; Oren Owen, Traverse City, Mich., and Homer Owen, Polk Township; the daughter and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm (CST) Wednesday at Homer Owen’s home eight miles southwest of here. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Funeral services for Benjamin Oyer, 73, 2213 Smith Street, who died of pneumonia at 5:05 o’clock Wednesday morning at his home, will be held Friday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock at the residence and 2 o’clock at the Mennonite Church in Woodburn, Rev. G. P. Schultz of Chicago officiating. Burial will be in the Mennonite Cemetery north of Woodburn. The body has been taken home from Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. The deceased was a salesman for the American Coal Company here the last seven years. He was a member of the Defenseless Mennonite Church. Survivors include the widow, Mary; four sons, Alva, Gleon and Lloyd of this city and Irven Oyer of Harlan; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Rediger of Woodburn; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Fanny Letwiller of Gridley, Ill.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Elkhart, Nov 2- Two of Elkhart's noted pioneers died Thursday, Mrs. Mar Giles, aged 91, and Mrs. Amelia Thompson, aged 71 years.

Indiana Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, IN; 2 Nov 1894, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Noblesville, Nov 2 - Samuel Whistler was killed here Thursday by a falling limb of a tree.

Indiana Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, IN; 2 Nov 1894, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

South Bend, Nov 2 - The smallpox epidemic has broken out afresh at Walkerton, this county, four new cases appearing. The victims are Mr. Flemming Kellogg, his father, aged 88 ears, his daughter, Alta and Daniel Kellogg, a nephew, who boarded with them. Mrs. Miller, who has had the smallpox is improving and no members of the Irwin family have taken it. At the pesthouse Mrs. William Reinhart is the only patient and she is convalescent. Her daughter, Miss Sevilla, died there Tuesday morning. Her case was considered hopeless from the start as she was confined to her bed when attacked by that disease.

Indiana Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, IN; 2 Nov 1894, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

At half past three o'clock on yesterday afternoon, Mr. William B. Ross, of Newport, came to a very sudden and awful death in the following manner. A horse attached to a milk wagon, took fright, and was dashing through the street at a rapid rate, when Mr. Ross ran out to arrest the frightened animal, but arrived only in time for the end of a thrill to come so forcible in contact with the side of his head as to enter the skull; after which the unfortunate man fell and was run over by the vehicle. In about one minute after the sad occurrence the man breathed his last- Mr. Ross was one of the oldest, most prominent and respectable citizens of Newport; he had been a clergyman of the Methodist church; and was at the time of his death a member of the City Council, from the 2nd Ward. He leaves a wife and family and a large circle of relatives and friends who deeply lament his sudden departure.

Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, IN; 1 November 1855
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine E. Parry, 79, who died at 6:15 o’clock Tuesday morning at a local hospital, will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock at Ankenbruck’s Funeral Home, Dr. Charles M. Houser officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home after 4 o’clock this afternoon. The deceased resided at 1021 East Pontiac Street. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church and the Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge. Her husband, George died in 1938. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Wayne Williams and Mrs. Rhea Madden of Mansfield, O., and Mrs. LaDonna Kolmerton of Huntington, W. Va.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 29, 1940

Funeral services for Henry E. Peters, 59, 2724 Euclid Avenue, a freight conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, who died unexpectedly of coronary thrombosis Tuesday night while in Crestline, O., will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, and 2:30 o’clock at Calvary U.B. Church, Rev. S. A. Wells officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. The body has been taken home from Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. Odd Fellows Lodge No. 881, of which the deceased was a member, will hold memorial services tonight at 7:30 o’clock at the home and Wayne Division of the Order of Railway Conductors, of which Mr. Peter’s was also a member, will hold services at the church preceding the regular rites. The deceased was a member of Calvary U.B. Church. Survivors include the widow, Cora A.; three brothers, Walter F. of this city and Gust and Ed Peters of Hanna and three sisters, Mrs. Matilda Biege of Hanna, Mrs. Ida Grieger of Hobart and Mrs. Betha Pawlisch of this city.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 30, 1940

Elaine Ponsot, 90 died Friday November 10, 2017. She was born May 29, 1927 in Pineville, KY to the late Benjamin and Minnie Young. Elaine worked for G.E. 20 years and Orchard Ridge Country Club for 35 years. Surviving are her children, Delores (Sylvester) Davis, John Wilder, brothers, Benny (Betty) Young, John (Henrietta) Young; sister, Jessie (Vernon) Posey, 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Ponsot in 2007 and 4 siblings. The family will have a time of sharing Tuesday November 14, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.

Covington Memorial Funeral Home online obit

Isaac Poor, 71, a roomer at 1838 Weisser Park Avenue, died unexpectedly early Saturday while riding in a truck on Fairfield Avenue near Stellhorn Bridge. He was en route to work on Sweet’s vegetable farms, where he had been employed the past 18 years. He was taken to Methodist Hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. A native of Anderson, Poor moved to Fort Wayne 25 years ago. He is survived by the widow, three sons, two daughters and a sister, all resident of California. The body is at Julian Schone’s Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

Frank Porter, 65, died suddenly of a heart attack early Friday at his home in St. Joe. Survivors include the widow, Maude; four daughters, Mrs. Jessie Strupps and Mrs. Emma Dirks of this city, Mrs. Velma Moore of St. Joe and Mrs. Georgia Lachlin of Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Katser of St. Joe Township. Mrs. J. H. Smethers of 2009 Wells Street is a sister-in-law.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

St Joe, May 25 – Funeral services for Joseph Frank Porter, 65, who died yesterday at his home here, will be held Monday at 2 pm (CDT) at the home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

Butler, May 28 – Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon from the Johnson Funeral Home here for Mrs. Harry Rank, 55, lifelong resident of Butler, who died Monday night at the Sanders Hospital in Auburn following an operation. Burial will be in Eddy Cemetery. Surviving in addition to her husband are four step-children, Lloyd Rank of Auburn, Walter Rank of Arizona, Mrs. Woodrow Stark of Newville and Mrs. Mabel Baker of Butler; her step-mother, Mrs. Rebecca Swynehardt; one sister, Mrs. Roger Fredo of Coldwater, Mich.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frederick Amsteed and Mary Swynchardt of Pleasant Lake.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 29, 1940

Donald E. Rasp, 83, of Largo, FL and formerly of Fort Wayne, IN and Adams Lake passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Coventry Meadows. He was born August 14, 1934, to the late Edwin and Margaret Rasp. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. He retired from NIPSCO after 36 years of service. Surviving are his three sons, Steven Sprunger and Chris Sprunger of Fort Wayne; and Tim Sprunger of Port Charlotte, FL: grandson, Kristopher (Rachel) Sprunger of Fort Wayne; two granddaughters, Shaina (Ryan) Fieldhouse of Fort Wayne, and Lee Ann Sprunger of Port Charlotte, FL; and 7 great-grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley M. Rasp; and his second wife, Shirley J. Rasp. Service is 10:30 am, Monday, November 6, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Columbia City, Jan. 12 -Funeral services for William Edward Raupfer, 58, prominent business man of this city who died yester at the Linvill Memorial Hospital here, will be held Monday at 8:30 am at the residence and at 9 am at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church with Rev. Francis J. Quinn conducting the funeral mass. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mathilda Adang Raupfer; one son, Benjamin Raupfer of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Clair Reed of this city; two grandchildren and three brothers, Joe P. and Jerome B. Raupfer of Fort Wayne and John H. Raupfer of this city.
[buried Greenhill Cem., Whitley County, IN]

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

Don Rayl, 82, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Seymour, IN, Don worked as a truck driver with Consolidated Freightways for 35 years. He was a Mason and past teamster. Don was the receiver of the 3 million mile safe driving award and honorably served in the United States Navy. Surviving are his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia (Poole) Rayl of Leo, IN; sons, Ronald W. (Marcia) Rayl of Leo, IN and Tim R (Donna) Rayl of Delhi, IA; grandchildren, Tyler R. Rayl of Cedar Falls, IA, Kristin (Matthew) Rodman of Greenwood, IN, and Kyle (Jenna) Rayl of Fishers, IN; and great-grandchildren, Brady Rodman, Zoey Rodman, Tynley Rayl and Jacoby Rayl. Don was preceded in death by son, C. Randal Rayl; father, Herschel E. Rayl; and mother, Mildred M. Rayl. Service is 11:00 am, Monday December 4, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with Pastor Ron Hawkins officiating with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Cremation to follow. Burial in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

MIDDLE POINT MAYOR EXPIRES
Middle Point, O., May 21 – The funeral of George R. Reed, 76, mayor of Middle Point, who died at his home here at 8:30 o’clock last night, will be held at the Methodist Church at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. Frank Hook officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Reed, widely known in this vicinity, had been ill for the past two months. He was in his second consecutive term as mayor. He was a former president of the Middle Point Bank and of the Middle Point Equity Exchange. His wife, Mary Irene, died two years ago. Surviving are two sons and three daughters: Mrs. T. C. McGinnis, Middle Point; James near Middle Point; Mrs. Fred Hoffman, at home; Cloyd, Van Wert; and Mrs. W. B. Mowrey, Urbana. A son, Harold, died in 1919.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Waterloo, May 27 - Henry David Renner, 71, of Smithfield Township died at 1:25 am today at Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett after an illness of 12 years. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Howard Renner of Manila, Ind., and Walter Renner of DeKalb, Ill.; five daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Sherer of Chicago, Mrs. Alice Fee of Hamilton, Mrs. Helen Hughes of Delaware, O., Mrs. Sarah Hughes of Joliet, Ill., and Mrs. Florence Husted at home; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one brother, Isaac Renner of Steuben County. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 pm at Barker’s Chapel near here with burial in Waterloo Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Rita C. Reuille, 82, of Monroeville, IN passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Parkview Hospital - Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on Thursday, June 20, 1935 in Allen County the daughter of the late Honora L. Martin and the late Ursula C. (Hoffman) Martin. She married the late John C. Reuille on January 30, 1960 in St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1992. Rita was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Besancon and the Rosary Society. Rita was a homemaker and had previously been employed with Lincoln Life Insurance Company in Ft. Wayne, Allen County Soil and Conservation Service (ASC), Bishop Luers High School, and Fort Wayne Community Schools. Rita loved playing cards with euchre being her favorite. She also loved gardening and feeding the neighborhood squirrels. Survivors include her son, Edward M. (Sheilah) Reuille of Fort Mill, SC; daughter, Janice M. (Mark) Robbins of Monroeville, IN; son, Kenneth J. (Cara) Reuille of Findley, OH; son, William W. Reuille of Monroeville, IN; brother, Howard L. (Doris) Martin of Ft Wayne, IN; brother, Robert J. (Thala) Martin of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 grandchildren; Jennifer Maestas, Christina Reuille, Nathan Robbins, Joanna Liberty, Ellen Robbins, Katie Badertscher, Luke Reuille, Matthew Reuille, Olivia Reuille, Ava Reuille, and Noah Reuille and 2 greatgrandchildren; Dalton Liberty and William Liberty. Rita was preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine B. Dager and a brother, Richard A. Martin. Funeral services for Rita will be held at 10AM Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Louis Catholic Church with, Fr. Ben Muhlenkamp, officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Louis Besancon Catholic Cemetery in New Haven. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8p.m., Tuesday, November 21 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana with the reciting of the Rosary at 4:00p.m. Preferred memorials are to Masses or Parkview Hospice.

Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit

Rome City, May 27 – William Rice, 79, died this morning at his home here after a long illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Noble County. Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Rose Gilbert Rice. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 pm (CDT) at the Rome City Baptist Church with Rev. Clarence Jones officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Joan Grace Richardson, 89, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Julius M. and Rose O. Meininger. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph H. Richardson; her brother Dan E. Meininger, Kettering, Ohio; children Lois R. (Jeff) Lohse, Ellen R. (Scott) Gravelie and James K. (Sandie) Richardson; six grandsons Grant Lohse, Gordon Lohse, J.T. Gravelie, James Richardson, Ian Richardson, Konnor Richardson; and 3 great grandchildren Nathaniel, Tessa and Olivia Lohse. She attended Indiana University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Political Science and plans for a career in the Foreign Service. She was president of Delta Delta Delta sorority and a member of Mortar Board. On July 8, 1950, she married Joe and raised their three children. She was active with the Fort Wayne Medical Society Alliance, the Delta Chapter of Tri Kappa, Homebound Meals, P.E.O.A.N. chapter, Allen County Medical Alliance Book Discussion Group and The Saturday Club. She enjoyed playing tennis with her friends, gardening, beach walking, and nearly any activity that would allow her to be outdoors. She traveled extensively with her husband, often to their northern Michigan home in Eastport; and after the children were adults, she joined him in running his medical practice. She also found great pleasure in their beloved Norwegian Elkhound dogs: Gunnar, Katrinka and Victoria. However, her greatest joy and legacy were her family, whom she universally and continually supported throughout her life in whatever way possible. The following words were found in Joan's journal, "In springtime, we are caught up in the beauty and joy that this most favorite of seasons brings. We are all captivated by God's natural world as it bursts into flowers and greenness. Springtime is a time of hope, beauty and renewal." – 2007. To celebrate both her joy of family and springtime, we will hold a memorial service Saturday March 24, 2018 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7211 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, IN. The family will greet visitors and friends at the church at 2:00 with a service following at 3:00. Private family burial will be at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, where she will eventually be joined by her husband, at a site previously scattered with the ashes of their three Norwegian Elkhounds. Donations may be made to Homebound Meals and the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Roann, May 22 – Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca J. Rickel, 72, who died at her home here Monday evening, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Brethren Church. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery at Mexico. She was the wife of Samuel V. Rickel, and was a native of Kosciusko County. Surviving are the husband, and the following children: Mrs. Florence Brown of Macy, Gordon Rickel of Maywood, Ill.; Kelsie Rickel of Anderson and Mrs. Estil Cassil of St. John, Ind.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Frances Rider, 67, 623 West Superior Street, who died of myocarditis at 4:27 o’clock Wednesday morning at the Lutheran Hospital, where she was admitted May 20, will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence and 2:30 o’clock at the East Liberty U.B. Church, Rev. W. A. Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in the Monroeville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The body will be taken home at noon today from the Van Buskirk Funeral Home in Monroeville. Survivors include the husband, Christian; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Meyers and Mrs. Vera Steinbacher of this city and Mrs. Opal Scott of Adams County; two brothers, George and Steven Todd living in Washington and a sister, Mrs. Tena Reed of this city.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Manuel Joseph "Jungle Jim" Rivera, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born in New York, NY, Jim was the son of the late Gregory and Mary (Veranco) Rivera. "Big Jim" or "Jungle Jim" were his nicknames given to him during his 10 year baseball career. He played for the Chicago White Sox from 52-61 and was a key part in the 1959 pennant winning team. He led the majors in triples in 1955 and stolen bases in 1956. He was known for many of his unique skills as a baseball player but none more than sliding head first into base. His love for baseball continued after his career and he was always willing to sit down and talk with others and sign autographs for the fans. After baseball, Jim owned and operated Captain's Cabin Restaurant and Lounge on Crooked Lake in Angola for 26 years, prior to his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, being named Elk of the year in 1969, and Celebrity of the year in 1991. He was also a member of the Major League Baseball Alumni Association, and the American Legion. Jim enjoyed playing golf until age 90, particularly with the Railroaders, and racquet ball until age 80. Surviving are his wife, Nancy (McLaughlin) Rivera of Fort Wayne; brothers, Howard (Antonia) Rivera of Puerto Rice, Gregory (Lucy) Rivera of Sunrise, FL; and sister-in-law, Janie (Phil) Caudill of Port Charlotte, FL. Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Saltzman. A time for gathering and fellowship will be Friday, December 1, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road from 4 pm to 7 pm with a prayer service at 6:30 pm. Memorials may be made to the Turnstone Center, Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, or Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

George Silas Roberts, 97 went home to his Lord on Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1920 in Warren, IN to the late Silas and Blanche (Nash) Roberts. George worked for the Fort Wayne Newspaper in type setting. George is a member of the Anthony Wayne Church of God and an Army Veteran of WWII. Surviving is his niece Mary (Douglas) Ervin-Rehm, grand nieces and nephews Stanley K. (Jennifer) Ervin, great nieces and nephews, David D. Ervin, Durinda L. Ervin, great-great nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Jason, Rachel, Jessica and great-great-great nephew, Carter. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday December 6, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with viewing 1 hour prior to service. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Covington Memorial Funeral Home online obit

Columbia City, May 30 – N. W. Rockey, 62, of Whitley County died at 5:30 am today following an illness of one year. He is survived by the widow and four children. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm (CST) at the Luckenbill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Washington Union Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 31, 1940

Ashley, Jan. 20 - George Roop, 85, of Fairfield Township died of a cerebral hemorrhage tonight at the Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett. He had been ill two years. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Harriett Roop; one grandchild; one brother, Frank Roop ofDeKalb County and one sister, Mrs. Elmer Gorrell of Hudson. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm at the Swank Funeral Home with burial in County Line Cemetery.
[Buried County Line Cem., Hudson, Steuben County, IN]

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

Anthony James Rossano, 69, of Carmel, IN, passed away unexpectedly at 8:14 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his home of 25 years in Carmel. He was born on Thursday, March 4, 1948, in New Jersey. Anthony was a 1966 graduate of Palmyra High School in Palmyra, New Jersey. His dreams of expanding his small-town horizons were fulfilled when he was accepted to Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later worked his way up to become a senior counselor for Bosley Medical. He married Vicki Baynton on Saturday, July 20, 1991 at the Ivy House in Inglewood, CA; together the two have shared almost 30 years of wonderful memories. Anthony always had a passion for life; he was positive, resilient, and hard working. He loved life and lived it to the maximum, never having a bad day. When his wife Vicki was diagnosed with cancer, Anthony dropped everything to be with her every step of the way. For 18 months he never once left her side, taking care of her every need. His love for not only his wife, but all whom he cared about, was never questioned. He loved without boundaries and took great care of the people closest to him. Anthony will always be remembered for his loving, caring and charismatic ways. He loved big dogs, Kentucky basketball, politics and giving gifts. If you gave him your ear, he could talk for an hour. His best evenings were spent over a big steak after a long day of working on his yard, or 'working out' as he put it. He was a confident man and proud of his Italian heritage, always supporting his family and encouraging them to pursue their dreams, no matter how big. Even though he left us early, he instilled in those that knew and loved him to live each day with passion, positivity and happiness. Loving survivors include: Wife - Vicki Rossano, Carmel, IN, Daughter - Stephanie Leeds, Lancaster, PA, Daughter - Jessica Moore, Townson Maryland, Daughter - Jacquelyn (Michael) Myles, Grand Cayman, Son - Nicholas (Jen) Rossano, Fishers, IN, Brothers - Rocco (Stephanie) Rossano, Carmel, IN, Rick Weber, Florida, and 7 Grandchildren who adored their "Pop". He was preceded in death just 6 weeks ago by his beloved Father Anthony James Rossano. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Memorial Mass will follow at 5:00 PM with Rev. John McCaslin officiating. Preferred memorials: Education was a priority to Anthony, please make a donation to his 7 grandchildren's college fund. Checks payable to Nick Rossano to be applied to a future trust.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit

Janice Rothgeb, nine-months-old daughter of Mrs. Bertha Rothgeb, 1040 Glasgow Avenue, died at 1:05 o’clock this morning at the Lutheran Hospital. The child was admitted as a medical patient last May 17. The body was removed to the Scheumann Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Funeral services for Janice Mae Rothgeb, 9-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rothgeb of Woodburn who died early Thursday morning at the Lutheran Hospital will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Scheumann’s Funeral Home, and 3 o’clock at Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn, Rev. John Fuelling officiating. Burial will be in Woodburn Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home after noon today. Survivors include the parents; a sister, Nancy, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rothgeb of Woodburn and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaefer of this city.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 24, 1940

SUICIDE VERDICT IN ROUSH DEATH
A verdict of suicide was returned by Dr. A. P. Hattendorf, Allen County Coroner yesterday in the death of Mrs. Agnes Belle Roush, 51, whose body was found suspended from a rope in the basement of her home, 2417 Warsaw Street by S. D. Roush, the husband. The time of death was fixed at 6 am. No note was left by the victim and the family could supply no motive. The husband found the body 45 minutes after death had occurred. The body was removed to the Chalfant-Perry & Pook Funeral Home. A native of Van Wert County, Ohio, Mrs. Roush had lived in Fort Wayne 25 years and was a member of the First Evangelical Church and Shiloh Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving besides the husband are four stepchildren, Mrs. Beatrice Wolf of Pleasant Mills and Mrs. Esther Shaffer, Mrs. Madge E. Brown and Eugene A. Roush, all of this city; 16 grandchildren; two brothers, Perry D. and Gale W. Morris of Van Wert, O.; a sister, Mrs. Blanch Fleming of Rockford, O., and two half-brothers, Charles A. Morris of Indianapolis and George W. Morris of Tulsa, Okla.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Auburn, Jan. 12 - Funeral services for Alfred A. Rowland, 76, formerly a postal clerk and active in Masonic work here, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Gerig-Kaylor Funeral Home; Rev. Claude Garrison, pastor of the First Methodist Church will officiate and interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery {DeKalb County, IN]. Mr. Rowland died Thursday morning at the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder Hospital from a heart attack. He was taken a week ago to the hospital, suffering with pneumonia. His lodge affiliations were with DeKalb Lodge No. 214, F&AM, William Hacker Chapter No. 63, DeKalb Council No. 57, the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and the I.O.O.F. He was a member of the Auburn Methodist Church. Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Rowland Julian of LaPorte; two grandchildren and two step-daughters, Mrs. Dale Connin of Bryan, O., and Mrs. R. Alfred Hayes of Indianapolis.

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

Huntington, May 20 – Mrs. Myrtle Runyon, 54, died at the Huntington County Hospital last night a short time after she was taken there. Surviving are the husband, Delbert Runyon, to whom she was married last year and with whom she operated a grocery here, and a sister, Mrs. Samuel Shannon, Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm (CDT) Wednesday at the Church of the Brethren, Rev. Howard H. Kelm, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 21, 1940

Hamilton, May 25 – James R. Russell, 76, died today at his home near here. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida Russell; three sons, Roy and Gleason Russell at home and Dale Russell of Garret and two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Houser of Montpelier, O., and Mrs. R. Bercaw of Butler. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm (CDT) at the residence with Rev. L. B. Sharp officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 26, 1940

Marie M. (Gilbert) Sage, 98, of Churubusco passed away November 9, 2017 at Summit Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. She was born July 25, 1919 in Churubusco to the late Charles and Bessie (Workman) Gilbert. Marie was married to J. Lee Sage on July 31, 1937 in Collins. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2001. She owned and operated her own hair salon in Churubusco for many years. She enjoyed sewing and quilt making. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded by a daughter, Rita Sage in 1996; a grandson Stacy Musice in 2007; two brothers, David and Edward Gilbert; a sister Juanita Kessler. Funeral services will be Monday November 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Sheets and Childs Funeral Home with one hour viewing prior to service. Visitation will be Sunday November 12, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Churubusco. Memorials may be directed to Heartland Hospice.

Sheets & Childs Funeral Home online obit

Mrs. Lena Sauer, 80, of 823 Huestis Avenue died Saturday at 6:45 pm at her home after an illness of two weeks. A resident of Fort Wayne the past 32 years, Mrs. Sauer was born at Schumm, O. Surviving are two daughters, Mary and Anna; a son, Adolph; two sisters, Miss Sophia Dietrich of Willshire, O., and Mrs. Ferd Schinnerer of Long Beach, Cal. A son, Henry, died four years ago and her husband died 21 years ago. Mrs. Sauer was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and the Deaconess Ladies' Aid and Children's Friends Societies.
[buried Concordia Lutheran Cem., Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]

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

Nancy Scheffer, 83, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Nancy enjoyed caring for her family as a homemaker and spending time with her family and friends at Crooked Lake. Her ability to listen with empathy and give wise counsel will be missed. Surviving are her children, Elizabeth Krauskopf of Fort Wayne, Michael Scheffer of Sarasota, FL, and Jane (Christopher) Miller of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren, Kerry (Patrick) Miller, Ryan Krauskopf, Matthew, Joseph, and Sarah Scheffer, Luke, Emily, Caroline, and John Miller; and 1 great-grandson, Preston; and her sister, Ann (Willard) Doehrman of Indianapolis, IN. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years in 2012, James Scheffer; and her parents, Harold and Beatrice McMillan. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am, Friday, November 24, 2017 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr. with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 9:00 am. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church or to Masses. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Anne Home for their loving care.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit (accessed November 21, 2017)

INJURIES FATAL TO CRASH VICTIM - Ohio Youth Expires at Celina Hospital
Celina, O., May 24 – Vernon Schemmel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schemmel of Osgood, died here at the Otis Hospital early this morning from injuries received in an automobile accident two miles south of Maria Stein Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred when the car driven by Schemmel and a car driven by Ivo Kremer, 24, Marion Township, rolled at the intersection of two county roads. Kremer escaped with minor lacerations. Both cards were badly damaged.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Henry Schlaudroff, 83, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, John L. Schlaudroff, 2909 Alexander Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm at the son's residence and at 2 pm at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter Klausing in charge. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Besides the son at whose residence he died, Schlaudroff is survived by another son, Henry F. of Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Martin Doctor, Mrs. Herman Kneller and Mrs. Edwin Kaiser of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Crist Kaiser of Marion Township; four grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Braun of Madison Township and Mrs. Elizabeth Greibel and Mrs. Minnie Miller of Fort Wayne. The body will be removed from Chalfant-Perry & Pook Funeral Home to the son's residence after 7 pm today.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 14, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Orvin L. Schlegel, 78, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Beloit, KS, Orvin worked as a teacher for 45 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Schlegel of Fort Wayne; son, Keith (CoLette) Schlegel of New Haven; brother, Ronald (Enid) Schlegel of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Jeanette Ph.D. (Rev. Charles) Groth, of Lexington, KY; sister-in-law, Mary Schlegel of TX; grandchildren, Krista Baxter, Kenton Schlegel, and Kayleen Schlegel; greatgrandchildren, Benjamin, Emily, and William Baxter; and several nieces and nephews. Orvin was preceded in death by father, Albert P. Schlegel; mother, Luella Schlegel; and brother, Albert Schlegel, Jr. Service is 1:00 pm, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3425 Crescent Avenue with Pastor Mark A. Neubacher officiating with calling two hours prior to the service. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral online obit

Bluffton, May 28 – Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 o’clock at the residence and at 2 o’clock at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here for Henry Schlueter, 67, who died at his home early Monday. Rev. Martin Zschoche will officiate and burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. The body was removed to the Wesche Funeral Home.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 29, 1940

BERNE-Mrs. Paul Schroeder, 65, the former Ruth Reusser, died Friday at her home at Halstead, Kansas. She was a former resident of Berne. Surviving are her husband, two sons, a brother and four sisters. Rites will be held at Halstead. (Nov. 1962)
[buried Garden Community Church Cem., Halstead, Harvey Co., Kansas]

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

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT KILLED
Charles Schuller, 53, former local resident, died Wednesday afternoon in a Chicago hospital of injuries he received when a truck struck him last Friday after he had fallen while attempting to board a street car. Mr. Schuller has resided in Chicago several years, and was employed in the Chicago Census Bureau. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Laura Rufner Schuller, former local resident and the father-in-law, Samuel Rufner of 1241 Wall Street. The body will arrive here Saturday noon and will be taken to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will take place Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in Prairie Grove Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 24, 1940

(Handwritten date: Wednesday, July 7, 1954)
BROTHER OF HAROLD SCHUTZ SUCCUMBS - J. Raymond Schutz, II, 37, Victim of Cerebral Hemorrhage
J. Raymond Schutz, II, 37, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Thursday noon at St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, Wis., from a coronary occlusion. He had been ill four years. He was born in Pandora, O., May 29, 1917. His father was the late J. Raymond Schutz, former lecturer and professor at Manchester College. A resident of Racine for the past nine months, Mr. Schutz was employed as a purchasing agent by the John Oster Manufacturing Co. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church, Racine. Surviving are his widow, the former Leonore McDaniel; a daughter, Judith; two sons, J. Raymond Schutz, III, and John Michael Schutz, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Salena Schumacher Schutz, North Manchester; a sister, Mrs. Gary Deavel, Blackstone, W. Va., and three brothers, Richard and Donald, North Manchester, and Harold, Geneva high school coach. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Brethren church, North Manchester, the Rev. F. E. Porte officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
(Buried Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana)

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 032
Transcribed by Karin King

North Manchester, Jan. 12 - Mrs. Fred Scott, 41, of R.R. No. 1, died at the Wabash County Hospital at Wabash early this morning after having been admitted on Wednesday. She was the former Nina Derf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Derf. She is survived by her husband and her mother. The body was brought to the Bender Funeral Home from Wabash and will remain there for services at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. Noah McCoy in charge. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery [Wabash Co, IN].

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

Paulding, O., May 23 – Christopher L. Shanks, 82, of near Cecil died at midnight last night at the Paulding Memorial Hospital here. Surviving are one son, Luther Shanks of Hicksville and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Johnson of Paulding and Mrs. Todd Zedaker of Defiance. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Crowell Funeral Home here with burial in Parks Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 24, 1940

TRAIN VICTIM’S FUNERAL TODAY
Funeral services for Thomas W. Shearer, 24, of Poe, who lost his life Saturday morning in a train-truck crash at the Adams Center Road crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad, will be held at 2 pm today at the residence and at 2:30 pm at the Poe Methodist Church with Rev. Hile officiating. Interment will be in the Poe Cemetery. Shearer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shearer of Poe. He was driving the truck, load with empty egg crates north on the Adams Center Road. The first engine of the double-header Manhattan Limited was derailed and several cars of the train had to be replaced because of damage to the wheels by an emergency stop. Members of the train crew and passengers escaped injury. The body of the Poe man, who was graduated from South Side High School and attended Indiana University, was carried about 300 feet by the locomotive and parts of the wreckage were scattered that distance. An investigation of the crash is being investigated by Dr. A. P. Hattendorf, Allen County Coroner, and the sheriff’s department.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 27, 1940

Bluffton, May 23 – Lewis L. Shiere, 68, suffered a fatal heart attack at 11 am today while working in his grocery here. Coroner William Gitlin investigated. Surviving are the widow, Adah; a stepson, Robert Davis of Bluffton; a step daughter, Mrs. Wendell Plummer of Elgin, Ill., and two brothers, Harry Schiere of Bluffton and Charles Shiere of Hartford City. The body will be removed Friday morning from the Thoma Funeral Home to the residence. Funeral services will be held at the Thoma Chapel at 2 pm Saturday, in charge of Rev. Morris Coers of the First Baptist Church, and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 24, 1940

Sherwood, O., May 23 – Mrs. Fredericka Shoemaker, 83, lifelong resident of this community, died at 7 am today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ross of Sherwood. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Harry Hasch of Delaware Township and two brothers, Adam and Frederick Kuhl of Sherwood. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Moats Funeral Home here with Rev. E. A. Neitzell officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 24, 1940

Bryant, May 25 – Funeral services for William Henry Shrider, 60, will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Bryant Methodist Church in charge of Rev. Russell Castle assisted by Rev. Amos Barnes, pastor. Interment in West Lawn Cemetery at Geneva. Mr. Shrider died at his home in Bryant Friday afternoon at 4:45 o’clock. Surviving are the widow, Ada; one daughter, Doradean Shrider at home and two brothers, Ira and Alva Shrider of South Bend.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 26, 1940

Robert E. Simmons, 78, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Robert worked as a warehouse operator with Ridge Napa for 45 years. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. Surviving are his 3 sons, Quinn Simmons, Joseph (Rachel) Wilhelm both of Fort Wayne, and Tae Murphy of Kihei, HI; brothers, Dave (Rita) Simmons of Auburn, IN, and Steve (Harriet) Simmons of Fort Wayne. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Simmons; and parents, Earl and Isabel Simmons. A memorial calling will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Kendallville, May 30 – Clarence C. Simon, 67, died of a heart attack in his home here early Wednesday. Born in Swan Township, he resided in Noble County all his life and served two terms as Deputy Sheriff. In 1915, he married Miss Bessie Hurchins of near Kendallville, who survives, with two sons, Jonas and Max. Also surviving are two brothers, Hal O. Simon of Elbow Woods, S.D. and Curtis C. Simon of Chicago and three sisters, Mrs. Maude Sturgis of Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Jennie Taylor of Chicago and Mrs. Pearl Miller of this city. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon in the A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home with Rev. Ambrose Aegerter officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 31, 1940

Mary Elizabeth Simon, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed peacefully Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Dorton, Kentucky she was a daughter to the late Calvin Mullins and Cassie (Johnson) Mullins. Mary was a waitress for many years and then going into retail working for Macy’s during her retirement. Mary is survived by her sons, Jeff, Phil and Brian Simon all of Fort Wayne; granddaughter, Melissa Simon of Fort Wayne; great grandson, Jordan Xavier Simon; siblings, Bill (Reba) Mullins, Betty (Ralph) Amann and Julie (Stuart) Swink all of Fort Wayne. Mary was also preceded in death by siblings, Jack Mullins and Ruby Calhoun and a great-granddaughter Juliana Jordan-Rose Early. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8480 Covington Road, with calling two hour prior. Pastor Phil Paino will officiate. There is also calling Tuesday the 28th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Covington Memorial Funeral Home online obit

Amzire Sims, 80, passed away on December 3, 2017. He was born May 20, 1937 in Uniontown, AL to the late Roland and Gracie (Wimes) Sims. Amzire retired from GM 2005. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Mamie Knox-Sims; children; Sandra L. (Terry) McGinnis, Alyce Sims-Franklin, Randy Sims; stepchildren, Mary Jo, Larry, Gregory, Reggie, Eddie Knox; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lucy Span, May Chapman, Dorothy Sims-Quinn, Carmen (George) Hicks, Addie (Rev. A.O.) Carroll, Ann (Bill) Easley, Michael (Mercy) Sims, Kevin (Carol) Prosser. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Sims; siblings, James Sims, Mary Rosse, Karthorner "Sonny" Sims. Funeral service will take place at 1pm on Saturday, December 9, 2017 with calling 1 hour prior at Warsaw Baptist Church, 2901 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne, IN 46806 . Burial will take place in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Huntington, May 27 - Franklin T. Sloniker, 67, of Warren, died yesterday in the Huntington County Hospital following an emergency appendectomy last Wednesday. Surviving are the widow, formerly Viola Fine; a son, Franklin, Wabash; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Hare, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Cletus Lahr, near Huntington; a brother, Joseph, Waynedale and a sister, Mrs. John McNeil, Warren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday either at the residence or Methodist Church at Warren, Rev. V. O. Vernon officiating. Burial will be at Warren.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 28, 1940

Last rites for Thomas W. Small, 74, mechanical engineer and former Fort Wayne resident, were held yesterday at Cleveland, O., where he formerly resided. Small died unexpectedly at his home at Eustis, Fla., Wednesday. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Consistory, Mizpah Shrine Temple, Fort Wayne Elks Lodge and the Masonic Lodge at Huntington. A native of Peebles, Scotland, Small held a number of patents used by Capehart Corporation with which he was associated at Huntington and Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Small intended to return to Fort Wayne to spend the summer, according to word received here by friends. Mrs. Small survives.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 26, 1940

Mrs. Anna Paxton Smith, 54, died at 7:30 o’clock last night at her home at 815 Cottage Avenue. She had been ill for two months. A native of Bathe County, Virginia, Mrs. Smith had lived in Fort Wayne for 26 years. She was the widow of James Smith, who died eight years ago. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Old Time Religion Tabernacle. Surviving are one son, A. Irvin and a brother, Walter Johnston of Monroeville. The body was taken to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 29, 1940

Furl H. Smith, former local automobile salesman, died of leukemia recently at his home in Coldwater, Mich. It was learned here yesterday. Survivors include the widow and two children, Jack and June Smith, at home.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 30, 1940

Norma W. (Sharp) Smith, 91, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 11:52 AM on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at IU Health Blackford Hospital in Hartford City, IN. She was born on Thursday, January 27, 1927, in Blackford County, IN. She married Joe E. Smith on Wednesday, April 21, 1948 in St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Montpelier; . Norma was a 1945 graduate of Roll High School in Blackford County, IN. As a young gal she worked at Ledbetters, until she had her four children, then she stayed at home to raise them. She also worked for a while at Warren United Methodist Home (Heritage Pointe) and was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. From the early 70's until the early 90's Norma worked at Gripco in Montpelier. She was a member of the Millard Brown American Legion Auxiliary #156, Psi Iota Xi, Montpelier Fireman Auxiliary, DAR, Dinner Bell Band and the former St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Montpelier. After the church closed in Montpelier, Norma attended St. John's Catholic Church in Hartford City. She enjoyed making her world famous popcorn balls, IU Basketball, horse harness racing and researching her family genealogy. Norma never judged anyone and loved her friends and family no matter what. She will be greatly missed as her family holds onto the wonderful memories they shared with one another. Loving survivors include: Daughter - Susan J. Reynolds, Montpelier, IN, Son - Paul "Eddie" (Janice) Smith, Montpelier, IN, Son - Joe B. "Jody" Smith, Montpelier, IN, three grandchildren who were raised in the Smith home include- Annette (Rocky) Loney, Montpelier, IN, Toni (Ray) Dishman, Montpelier, IN, Yancy (Sarah) Slater, Montpelier, IN, additional Grandchildren- Amy (Jeff) Shofner, Montpelier, IN, Stephanie Mowey, Dunkirk, IN, Lindsey Smith, Warren, IN, Adam Smith, Montpelier, IN, Madison Reynolds, Montpelier, IN, Great Grandchildren - Caleb Castle, AJ Wright, Josh Dishman, James Dishman, Anastacia Dishman, Kendric Dishman, Heaven Vaugh, Dalton Carroll, Seanna Lang, Treston Lang, Brandon Betz, Cody Shofner, Ethan Shofner, Donald Mowery, Samantha Mowery, Kerith Mowery, Karleigh McCammon, Audrianna McCammon, Logan Loney, Gr. Gr. Grandchildren - Jayden Dishman, Brantley Dishman, Gabriel Vaughn, Abel Vaughn, Renesmae Noelle Dobbs, Sisters - Wilma Payne, Hartford City, IN, Arlene Kirkwood, Hartford City, IN, Joan Abbott, Montpelier, IN, Brothers - Lowell "Buck" (Kathy) Sharp, Hartford City, IN, Jim (Vickie) Sharp, Hartford City, IN, Joe (Marlayna) Sharp, Ft. Wayne, IN, Sister-in-laws - Sharon Sharp, Hartford City, IN and Jean (Val) Lang, Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her: Father - John Sharp, Mother - Helen (Bedwell) Sharp, Husband - Joe E. Smith, Daughter - Sheila A. Slater, Brothers - Lee Sharp, Jack Sharp, Charles Sharp and Sister - Dorothy Heck. Viewing hours will be held at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home on Saturday morning, February 17, 2018, before heading to the church. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John's Catholic Church 209 South Spring Street Hartford City at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 with Rev, David J, Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Montpelier. Preferred memorials: Montpelier Vol. Fire Department, Montpelier Jamboree Committee or DAR Francis Godfrey Chapter A special thank you from the family to IU Health Blackford Hospital, Bridgewater Centre and Dr. Lori Skidmore for their caring and exceptional care. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, Montpelier, IN online obit

Pamela Kaye Smith, 62, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Pamela is the daughter of Ronald and Evelyn Smith who survive. Pamela was in the banking industry throughout her career, which began while she was a senior in high school. She worked her way up to Senior Mortgage Underwriter. She attended Faith Baptist Church, and belonged to Planet Fitness. She loved California and going to the beach. She cherished going to the movies with her mom and going out to eat at either TGI Fridays or Red Lobster. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them. Surviving are her husband, James E. Smith of Fort Wayne; son, Craig Michael (Tasha) See of Danielsville, GA; step-children, Heather (Jeremy) of Tarpon Springs, FL, Sara Brita, Zachary Smith both of Fort Wayne, grandson, Ryan See; step-grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah, Hayden, Charlie, Bridgette, Jordan, Addison, Joseph, Michael, and Kaiden; brother, Ronald Smith, Jr. of Fort Wayne; sister, Sheila (Dennis) Doerflein of Galion, OH; nieces, Kristina and Danielle Doerflein. Private Family Services. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Thomas G. "Jim" "Smitty" "Big Wobble" Smith, 86, went to be with the love of his life Eleanor peacefully on, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Lisbon, OH, Smitty worked as a plant manager with Zollner Pistons for 40 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of The Chapel and downtown YMCA 42 years. Smitty was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing racquetball at the YMCA. Smitty enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie with family and friends. He was an animal lover and cared very much for their well-being, making many donations to several animal foundations. Surviving are his daughters, Glennda Smith and Shari (Robert) Williams both of Fort Wayne, IN; 4 grandchildren; brother, Martin Luther Smith of Bristol, IN; half-brother, Ronald "Butch" F (Bobbi) Roger of FL; and nephew, Steven Smith of Strasburg, OH and many other beloved nieces and nephews. Smitty was preceded in death by wife of 67 years, Eleanor P Smith; father, William Pitt Smith; mother, Geneva (Brown) Smith; son, Thomas Blane Smith; daughter, Stacy Lee Smith; brother, William Riley Smith; sister-in-law’s Donna Smith and Evelyn Smith; and niece Kathy Smith. Service is 1:00 pm, Sunday, November 26, 2017 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Pastor Gary Endersby officiating. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Sunday, November 26, 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Riley Children's Hospital or Allen County SPCA.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Elizabeth Sorge, 79, passed away December 2, 2017. She was born in Albion, IN on October 18, 1938, the daughter of the late Thurman and Mary Lois Radcliffe. Surviving are her sons, Randy (Lisa) Sorge of Fort Wayne, Rick Sorge of Mechanicsburg, OH; grandchildren, Leah (Greg) Bunn, Cory (Thai) Elmer, Joshua (Chelsea Cox) Sorge; and great-grandson, Trey Bunn; siblings, Kent (Gloria) Radcliffe, Kathleen (Jeff) Wright. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Sorge; brother, Kerry Radcliffe. Private family services. D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home are handling arrangements.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Florence (Hadjieff) Spahiev, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Florence was the daughter of the late Damian and Maria Hadjieff. She was a teacher’s assistant with Fort Wayne Community Schools for 18 years, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church and their Women's Guild. Florence enjoyed gardening and sewing. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them. Surviving are her daughter, Tana Spahiev of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Charlie, Damian, Angela, Adria, and Aubree; greatgrandchildren, Adrian, Amari, Mariah, Aniyah, and Aaliyah; son-inlaw, Gus Miller of Avilla; along with her loving Heritage Park family. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Ilia R. Spahiev; daughter, Marianne (Spahiev) Miller; sisters, Anna (Peter) Shopoff, and Marcella Hallel. Service is 11:00 am, Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 3535 Crescent Ave with entry prayers at 9:45 am and calling one hour prior to the service, Fr. Andrew Jarmus officiating. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 pm. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Charity and Benevolence or St. Nicholas Orthodox Children's Sunday School.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

(Handwritten date: Friday, 1954)
ERIE R. R. DIES ON THURSDAY
DECATUR, April 9 - John C. Spahr, 69, a veteran employe of the Erie railroad, died at 6:15 o'clock Thursday morning at his home, 107 South Seventh street, following an illness of five months of complications. Mr. Spahr had been an employe of the Erie for 56 years until illness forced his retirement. He was born in Ohio Dec- (cut off)
[buried at Woodlawn Cem., Ohio City, Van Wert County, Ohio]

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 035
Transcribed by Karin King

JOHN C. SPAHR DIES AT DECATUR - Veteran Employe of Erie R. R. Dies on Thursday
DECATUR, April 9 - John C. Spahr, 69, a veteran employe of the Erie railroad, died at 6:15 o'clock Thursday morning at his home, 107 South Seventh street, following an illness of five months of complications. Mr. Spahr had been an employe of the Erie for 56 years until illness forced his retirement. He was born in Ohio Dec. 14, 1884, a son of Joseph and Mary Spahr. Mr. Spahr was a member of the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church and the fathers' auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife, Edna; three daughters, Mrs. Evangeline M. Lee of Cuyahoga Falls, O.; Mrs. Mary A. Fennig and Mrs. Madeline R. Snell of Decatur; two sons, William J. Spahr of Fort Wayne, and John D. Spahr of West Lafayette; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd Spahr of Lima, O., Von Spahr of Ohio City, O., and Riffle Spahr of Markle and one sister, Mrs. Wave Furry of Lima, O. One daughter, two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethany Evangelical United Brethren church, the Rev. Benj. G. Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Ohio City, O.

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Vida E. Stair, 91, of Bluffton passed away on Monday afternoon, January 22, 2018, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 8, 1927 in Marshall County, Indiana to Harry C. & Lillie A. (Beyler) Stair. Vida graduated from LaPaz High School 1945 and Marian College in 1949, where she was elected to "Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities." Later she graduated from Ball State University with her Masters in Education. Vida taught Elementary Education for many years in Wells and Allen County, and retired from teaching from Fort Wayne Community Schools. Vida was blessed with the gift of music and dedicated her life to sharing her gift with others. She loved to play the piano accompanied by her sister Tressie, on the violin, playing for the Wells Community Theater and many other special productions in northeast Indiana. Over the years, they played for countless weddings and funeral services. Vida is survived by her sisters Tressie M. Stair and Vera R. Klatt, both of Bluffton along with nieces and nephews: Victoria R. Goodman Benson, Ruth E. Goodman Johnson, Harry (Patricia) Goodman, Mark (Dawn) Klatt, Philip (Martha) Klatt, David (Debra) Klatt, Chuck (Wanda) Stair, Roger (Kay) Stair, Rose M. (Dwight) Robart, Thomas (Catherine) Stair and Tim (Jan) Stair. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Victor I. Stair and Raymond A. Stair, two sisters Rose A. Stair Goodman and Virginia Lillie Stair and one nephew Donald W. Goodman and two nephews-in-law, Jay Benson and Jerry Johnson. A Service to Celebrate Vida's life will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday (January 26, 2018) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton, with her nephew, Pastor Tim Stair officiating. Calling Hours will be held from 1 P.M. to 3 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home, prior to the service. A graveside service will take place at 1 P.M. on Saturday (January 27, 2018) at Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel in Plymouth, Indiana. Memorials may be made to World Missionary Press. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton.

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Don C. “Squeeze” Stanley, Sr., 56 went home to his Lord, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from a work related injury over 10 years ago. Don also known as “Superman” given only a month to live; he has shown us not to give up but to fight hard and be courageous in your battle for life; his love and dedication to his family was always felt. He is survived by his devoted wife and best friend of 20 years, Sarah; children, Don Jr., Taylah and T.J.; parents, Donald and Eva Stanley; uncle and aunt Pastors Clarence and Margie Eldridge; sister, Bonnie; parents in law, Dave and Tracy Sherrill; sister in law, Madison Sherrill; brother in law, Joseph Young; several extended family members. He was preceded in death by mother in law, Sally Young; and a brother in law, Lucas Sherrill. Come as you are a Celebration of Dons’ life is 1-4 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Preferred memorials are to the family. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Shelene Ruggio, Dr. Swapna Joseph and the staff at Vibra for the care and compassion given to not only Don, but the whole family.

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(Handwritten date: Friday, April 9, 1954)
CHRIS STAUFFER DIES IN MICHIGAN - Rites Saturday For 62-Year-Old Native of This Community
Chris Stauffer, Jr., 62, a native of this community, died in his sleep early Thursday morning at his home in Centreville, Michigan. He had been ailing for some time and death is blamed to a heart ailment. (Cut off) Stauffer was the son of Chris and Mary Eicher Stauffer and was born Feb. 12, ???, near Berne. On April ??, 1914, he was married (cut off)

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Delphos, O., May 21 – Miss Rose Stegeman, 63, died of coronary thrombosis at her home here early today. She had been ill since last February. Surviving are three brothers, John, Ed and Leo Stegeman of Delphos. A niece and nephew, Jeanine and James Stegeman, made their home with Miss Stegeman. Services will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 9 o’clock Friday morning. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Stouder Funeral Will Be Friday
Funeral services for Leon D. Stouder, 70, member of a prominent Fort Wayne family who died late Tuesday night at his home on Hanna Street Extended, will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o’clock at Julian Schone’s Funeral Home, and 9 o’clock at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home. The deceased formerly operated 3 hardware stores here and for several years served as janitor of the City Hall before retiring in 1935. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen will hold services tonight at 8 o’clock at Julian Schone’s Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Angeline Rose Strahm “Angie”, 86, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family. Born on Dec. 23, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Ind., she was a daughter of James and Mary Perrella. She spent her early years at St. Vincent Villa orphanage along with her brothers and sisters. She worked for 43 years and retired from Magnavox/Raytheon in Fort Wayne. Her children and grandchildren remember her as the most wonderful nurturing mother figure who loved her children and grandchildren more than anything else. She was an active and dedicated member of the Catholic Church, where she attended Mass regularly. Angie is survived by her children, Gary (Nanci) of Fort Wayne, Steve (wife Rose) of Payne, Ohio, Doug (Bruce) and Rob (Cindy) Strahm, both of Fort Wayne; along with her 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Frank (Janet) Bontempo of Waynedale, Ind., and many family and friends in Macchiagodena, Italy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel "Gene" Strahm of Fort Wayne, Ind.; her son, Danny (Samantha) Strahm of Appleton, Wisc.; and her daughter, Cindy (survived by husband Waine) Phillips of Fort Wayne, Ind.; her siblings, Tony Perrella, Mary Numbers, Maggie Clifford and Jimmy (his wife Carol who is surviving) Perrella of Fort Wayne, Ind. A Mass of Christian burial is 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd., Fort Wayne (IN 46808), with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at D.O. McComb and Sons, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne (IN 46805). Burial will take place in Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Angels or Parkview Hospice.

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Jason B. Strup, 45, died Monday, December 4, 2017. After he graduated from high school, he then went on to Ball State. He had received a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems. Jason worked for Sirva Inc. for almost 10 years and recently Biomet. Jason was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Cubs, Steelers, Pittsburg Penguins and Florida State Seminoles. He loved the outdoors and you could find him out on Jeep Trail. He is survived by his wife, Robin Strup of Columbia City; daughters, Alivia and Megan; father, Mike Strup of Columbia City; grandma, Donna Morrissey of Fort Wayne; brother, Shane (Claudia) Strup of San Diego, California; niece, Cassandra; nephew, Gavin; and uncle, Mike (Cathy) Morrissey of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann (Morrissey) Strup, on March 28, 2014; brother, Ryan Strup, on May 5, 2014; grandpa, Elmer “Red” Morrissey; and grandma, Norma Leupp. Celebration of Jason’s Life will be 6 p.m., Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Calling will be from 2-6 p.m., Sunday. He will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to the girl’s education fund.

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Lois J Stuber, 79, went to heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born in Newark, OH, she was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. While attending there she belonged to the Altar Guild, Bible Study, as well as being an occasion lady helping the church with many activities. Surviving are her children, Stephen Stuber, Eric (Janet) Stuber, Robin (Donald) Pease, Stacey Butler, Sheri Schwiezer, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by parents, August and Luella Rupright, husband, Richard C. Stuber, sons Bryan and Wesley Stuber. Service is 11:00 am, November 7, 2017 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1636 St. Mary's Avenue with calling an hour prior. Calling also at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue Monday, November 6, 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Sturgis, Mich., May 20 – Mrs. Caroline Studeman, 74, a resident of this vicinity her entire life, died last evening at her home in Sherman Township after an illness of three months. Surviving are the husband, Henry Studeman; four sons, Frank, William, George and Lawrence, all of Sherman Township; three daughters, Miss Ella Studeman, at home, Mrs. Emma Maddux and Mrs. Edna Strohpagle, both of Sturgis; four sisters, Mrs. Louis Linselsen, Mrs. Mary Rahn, Mrs. Edith Osbon and Mrs. Jane Lee, all of this city, and one brother, John Kroll of Sherman Township. Friends will be received at the Studeman home in Sherman Township, where a prayer service will be held at 2:15 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, followed by services at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 3 o’clock with Rev. William T. Schalm officiating. Burial will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery. The Foglesong Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

ILLNESS FATAL TO LEON STUDER
Leon D. Studer, 70, member of a prominent Fort Wayne family, died at his home on Hanna Street Extended at 11:15 o’clock Tuesday night after an illness of five months. Born in Millersport, now Buckeye Lake, O., he came to this city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Studer, at the age of two. He was the brother of the late Frank Studer, who managed the Temple and Palace theatres and Jacob M. Studer. He operated the first hardware store in the east side of the city and was a fireman on the Nickel Plate Railroad. He was janitor of the City Hall for several years prior to his retirement in 1935. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the B. L. E. F. and the I.O.O.F. He led the Maumee Fishing Club at Lake James for several years and was a member of the Old Moochers Club, which flourished in the year years of this century east of Robison Park. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary Studer; three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Lauer, Mrs. Clark D. Scheld and Miss Julia Studer, all of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Delbert C. Davis of this city and Miss Virginia Studer of New York; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the Julian Schone Funeral Home where services will be held at a time to be announced later.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Philip J. Stump, Jr, 56, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Paget, Bermuda, Philip worked as an auto body painter his entire life. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Denise Stump of Fort Wayne; his 9 children, Nichole (Adam) Murphy, Danial Rothgeb, Jeremy (Emily) Rothgeb, Justin (Courtney) Stump, David Gasper, Philip J. Stump, III, Daniel (Malorie) Gasper, Jazmine Gasper, and Devin Stump; 16 grandchildren; his mother, Loretta (Robert) Navarro; step-mother, Barb Stump; sister, Sue (Ron) Wilson; and brother, David (Janet) Stump. Philip was preceded in death by his father Philip J. Stump, Sr. Service is 3:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to the family.

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