Ashley Resident Takes Own Life
Auburn, Jan. 20 -Verald Wayne Teegardin, 33, of Ashley died last night at the Sanders Hospital here of the effects of poison which he drank Thursday afternoon at the home of his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Corbin of Ashley. Howard Clark, DeKalb County Deputy Coroner, said he committed suicide, presumably from despondency over unemployment. Surviving are the widow, a teacher in the Ashley Schools; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Teegardin of Hamilton; three brothers, Clarence Teegardin of Pomona, Cal., Lester Teegardin of Hamilton and Prentice Teegardin of McClure, O., and one sister, Mrs. Harris Durham of Edon, O.The body was taken to the Swift Funeral Home at Hamilton.
[buried Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana

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

Lawrence "Larry" Earl Thiele, 72, serenely passed into the Arms of the Lord November 25, 2017 at Coventry Meadows in Fort Wayne. Larry was born June 25, 1945 to the late Marie (Bowman) and Fritz Slaughter in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Larry at the age of nine was adopted over the phone including his older sisters by now step-father Earl Thiele. Larry graduated from Central High School class of 1964 and served on their committee. Larry served his country in the Army and served during Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. Larry retired from Zollner after 39 years, and served 12 years as a Union Rep. prior to his retirement in 2002. Following his retirement, Larry was working for D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home for the past ten years. Larry loved people, had a servant's heart, and would do anything for anyone in need. He built many relationships with his coworkers and families that he served. Larry served as president of his home owners association. He was a member of the Eagles, past commander of the American Legion Post 296 and current commander of Post 82 until his illness. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He took great pride and joy in sharing his experience and knowledge about the U.S. Flag. Larry introduced the Flag Etiquette Program to many schools for fourth grade students. He had several students go to state and receive scholarships during his 16 years. He was appointed by the Department of Indiana as Chairman of Children and Youth and Flag Education in 2015. Larry was host of Program "American Legion News" on Public Access on channel 55 for 8.5 years. Larry enjoyed watching all sports on TV especially Indiana Basketball and Green Bay Packers Football. He and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing, and playing euchre. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Helen Thiele; his children from a previous marriage, Craig, Keven, and Nicole Thiele; stepchildren, Charlene, Bill, Martin, Julia, and Andy Eckert; sister Sandy Filyaw; nieces, Audrey and Susie all of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his sister Janice. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:30 am, Monday, December 4, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd, Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm with a vigil service at 4:30 pm. Entombment with military honors in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 82, Visiting Nurse, or Masses.

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Mrs. Cydena Thompson, 88, died of coronary occlusion at 6:45 o’clock Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Crawford of 809 Bell Avenue, following a week’s illness. She had been in failing health the last several months. She was born in Salamonia Township, Huntington County and was a member of the West Creighton Avenue Christian Church and the Ladies’ Aid Society here. Survivors include the daughter; four sons, Frank of Huron, S.D.; Harry of Warren; Earl of Cedarville and Norman Thompson of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to Koontz & Sons Funeral Home at Roanoke, and will be returned to the Crawford residence at 6 o’clock this evening. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock (DST) at the residence, Rev. E. L. Harrold officiating. Burial will be in Roanoke I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

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

Huntington, May 21 – John A. Thompson, 87, died at his home in Jefferson Township last night after three years of failing health. The wife, Ganettie Baneter, died in 1937. Surviving are two sons, Clyde Thompson, Huntington and Burr Thompson, Jefferson Township; a daughter, Mrs. Nora Williams, Jefferson Township; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a half-brother and two half-sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am (CST) Thursday at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, Rev. W. C. Stinebaugh officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.

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

Warsaw, Jan. 20 -Mrs. Goldie May Tinkey, 53, of near Burket died today at a Logansport hospital after an illness of two Weeks. Surviving are her husband, Grover Tinkey; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Nellins of near Mentone; one son, Clarence Tinkey of near Burket; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Brenkoser of Lafayette, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm at the residence with Rev. Noah McCoy of North Manchester officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery.

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

Kazuo Togashi passed away November 26, 2017 and was born in Keaau, Hawaii along with his 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He fought in the Korean War in the Tank Division as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. After coming back from his service, he met his wife Doris Uyeda and got married in Hawaii. Soon after that, he and his newly wedded wife moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1956, where he pursued a Chemical Engineering degree from Indiana Tech and Purdue programs. After graduating, he was hired by Dana Corporation here in Fort Wayne, Indiana as a Chemical Engineer and worked there for 35 years until he retired. Kazuo and Doris were married for 46 years until her death in 1996. Kaz as he was sometimes known as, is survived by his son Darryl Togashi, daughter-in-law Saghi, beloved grandsons Kyle and Eric, and sister, Kay Matsuwaki. He enjoyed working on math problems, converting analog music into the "new" digital format, and talking about his grandsons. He will be truly missed. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Saturday, December 2, 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Private burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross or Allen County SPCA.

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Evelyn Toscos (born as Gitsa Yancheff), Passed Away Wednesday November 22, 2017 at Chapman Place, Ft Wayne. Born Gitsa Yancheff (maiden name) on January 22, 1931 in the small village of Vissinia, near the town of Kastoria, in northern Greece. She was the only child of Boris Yancheff and Slavka (maiden name Kotchoff). In 1947, after WWII, Evelyn and her mother took an ocean voyage across the Atlantic where she met her father for the first time on Ellis Island at the tender age of sixteen. After graduating from Central High School of Fort Wayne at the age of 20, Evelyn went on to work at Rea Magnet Wire. At age 23 she married her best friend's brother, Thomas Toscos. The couple became members of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, and later Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Soon thereafter, Evelyn became a stay-at-home mother and one of the best cooks in the family. She was known for her homemade bread and spontaneous cooking - in particular making fruit pies for her children and grandchildren. Crocheting, gardening, as well as jigsaw and crossword puzzles were hobbies she enjoyed in addition to cooking. However, spending time with her grandchildren was her ultimate joy. Her love was so strong that soon after Evelyn was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she summoned the strength to walk a 5K race to support her oldest granddaughter's cause to cure Type 1 Diabetes. In addition to her deep love of her children and grandchildren, Evelyn was revered for her acts of kindness, strength, determination, and resilience. At 52 years of age she decided to conquer her fear of the water by taking swimming lessons. Determined to conquer her fear of flying, Evelyn challenged herself with a 12 hour plane ride on her first trip back to Greece in her mid-50s. In her mid-60's, Evelyn decided to return to work and found a job at Blackhawk Middle School in the kitchen, cleaning cookware. No pan could have been cleaner then after she was done washing it! After moving to a senior living center in her 80's, Evelyn finished the Fort for Fitness 26.2 mile Seniors Marathon by walking one mile each week during the summer with the assistance of a walker. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, and husband Thomas. Surviving are her children Karen, Theodore (Tammy) and George Toscos and five grandchildren Zoe, Eva, Mia, Madeline, and Nicholas. Service is 11:00 AM, Saturday November 25, 2017 with entry prayers at 10 AM, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E Wallen Rd with Fr. Andrew Walsh officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Friday, November 24, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:30 PM. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Toscos' memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

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Huntington, May 21 – Friends here have learned of the death in Glendale, Cal., of Harry E. Townsend, 63, who was born in Huntington and moved to North Manchester early in life. He lived in Indianapolis, South Bend and Texarkana, Tex., before moving to California where he was head of an agency for the sale of wood-working machinery in Los Angeles. The widow, a son and daughter survive.

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

Nancy Kay Tracey passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Born in Portland, IN. Surviving are her former spouse, Dennis Tracey, son, Dennis Tracey of Fort Wayne, daughter, Denise (Phil) Stump-Cordell of Fort Wayne, daughter, Linda Gillum of Fort Wayne, daughter, Cristy (Mark) Walerko of Mentone,13 grandchildren &16 greatgrandchildren, sister, Wanda Andrews of Lewisville, TX, sister, Monna (Daryl) Bailey of Beaver Dam, WI. Nancy was preceded in death by parents Royce and Mary Bechdolt, brothers, Rex & Larry Bechdolt, sisters, Joyce Shewmaker, Sharon & Alta Bechdolt.
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Wabash, May 20 – Funeral services for Earl E. Troutwine, 42, a native of Urbana, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Drake Funeral Home at Peru, according to word received here today. Mr. Troutwine died Saturday at the Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis. Burial will be in the Bunker Hill Cemetery.

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

David Lee Troyer, 57, of Fort Wayne, passed Thursday, November, 16, 2017 at home. He was a graduate from South Side High School. David was an automotive mechanic and jack of all trades who could rig anything to work. David is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Denise Ghaster of Fort Wayne; four stepchildren, David (Brittney) Ghaster of Fort Wayne, Angelica Ghaster of Fort Wayne, Tamara Ghaster of Florida and Stephanie Fromm of Fort Wayne; mother, Dorothy Jean (Lepper) Troyer of Fort Wayne; sister, Donna Troyer of Fort Wayne; brother, Ronald Troyer of Fort Wayne; and several grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his father, Donald Erwin Troyer, in 2009. At David’s request there are no services or calling.

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Barbara A. Vonderhaar, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Anne's Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born in Fort Wayne, she graduated from Central Catholic High School and married her husband of 62 years, Arthur J. Vonderhaar. She worked briefly for Lincoln Nation Life Insurance Company before leaving to raise their six children. Barbara was a dedicated caregiver as a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with relatives, neighbors and serving at church. Her creative spirit expressed itself mostly in photography and crocheting. Surviving are her son, Kenneth Vonderhaar; daughter, Louise Vonderhaar; daughter, Marie (Jeffry) Hilker; daughter, Geralynn (Carol Ort) Vonderhaar; son, Jerome "Jerry" (Patricia) Vonderhaar; daughter Charlene (Michael) Rorick; 5 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren; sister Mary Louise (Michael) Kinney; sister Betty (Mark) Squier; brother, Joseph (Christine) Brown. Barbara was preceded in death by twin sons, Anthony and Michael Vonderhaar; husband, Arthur Vonderhaar; parents, Herman J. and Louise Brown; sister Judy (Frank) Russo; brother Roland Brown; brother, William Brown; brother, Philip Brown. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30am, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a Rosary service at 4:30 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Carriage House of Fort Wayne, IN.

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Marilyn Jean Vorndran, born December 17, 1927, died peacefully at home on December 5, 2017. She was a 1946 North Side graduate. Marilyn worked at Parkview Hospital and had 21 years of service. She attended St. Jude Catholic Church since 1946. Marilyn loved everyone she came into contact with and she will be missed greatly. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Vorndran; son Tim (Karen) Vorndran; son-in-law, Denny Baker; two grandchildren, Matthew (Kayla) Vorndran and Christian Vorndran; two adopted great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Marilyn is preceded in death by her daughter, Marianne Baker; brother, Robert Welkin; father, Elmer Welkin; and mother, Eileen Welkin. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, December 11, 2017,10:30 am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive with an hour of calling prior to the Mass. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Sunday, December 10, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice, St. Jude Catholic Church, or Masses.

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Jacob Ryan Walerko, 25, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Columbia City, IN, Jacob worked at several locations around Fort Wayne including Meijer and IHOP. He was a member of the First Baptist of Mentone Youth Group, and the NRA. Jacob enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and hunting. Most of all he enjoyed volunteering at the local animal shelter where he cared for animals. Surviving are his parents, Mark and Cristy Walerko of Mentone, IN; brothers, Joshua Walerko and Jared Walerko both of Fort Wayne; sister, Mallory Walerko of Mentone, IN; grandfather, Dr. Frank Walerko of Mishawaka, IN; grandfather, Dennis Tracey of Fort Wayne; and his cat, Fu. Jacob was preceded in death by companion, Jen Davidson. Service is 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Calling also Friday, December 1, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Allen County SPCA.

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Huntington, May 20 – Mrs. Mariam Alice Wallace, 67, died yesterday at the Huntington County Hospital where she was taken after suffering a broken rip hip in a fall at her home here Saturday. Her first marriage was to John A. Fisher, who is dead. Surviving from the union are two sons, William Fisher, Elkhart and John Fisher, Fairmount, and two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Lanning, Huntington and Mrs. Nellie Barnes, Marion. Her second marriage was to Ira Slusher, who is dead. A son, Kenneth Slusher, survives. The third marriage was to Ira Cox, also dead. A son, James Cox, Huntington, survives. Her fourth marriage was to Harrison Wallace, who survives. She also leaves 17 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm (CDT) Tuesday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Rev. Virgil Camp officiating. Burial will be in Roanoke.

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

Virginia Waltemath, 103, passed away on November 11, 2017. She was born on December 28, 1913 in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of the late John and Bertha Orr. When Virginia worked she was a beautician for 43 years. Surviving are her children, John Waltemath, and Sally (Steven) Beard; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles Waltemath. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804, calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will be held 4-6pm on Monday, November 13, 2017 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the The Chapel.

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WARSCHKO Huntington, Jan. 20 -Henry Warschko, 60, died at the home of a son, Paul, in Dallas Township today after four weeks illness. He came to Huntington County from Erie County, O., when a young man. The wife, Clara Marker, died in 1937. Surviving are the son, two daughters, Mrs. William Right, Lafayette and Miss Hazel Warschko, Dallas Township and one grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at the Bethel Evangelical Church in Wabash County at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon; Rev. C. W. Spangler officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Wabash County.

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

Albion, May 21 – William Weaver, 69, life-long resident of Albion, died today at Simon Convalescent Home in Kendallville after a long illness. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. W. M. Shaffer of Kalamazoo, Mich. The body was returned to the Bonham Funeral Home here where funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock (CDT). Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.

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

Juanita M. Weber, 94, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Juanita worked as a Directory Assistance Operator with GTE for 38 years, retiring in 1986. She was a life-long member of St. John Lutheran Church and Quilting Club. Juanita was a 1941 graduate of Central High School. She loved reading and listening to music. Surviving is her sister-in-law, Martha Weber of Fort Wayne; nieces, Christina Gilliom of Fort Wayne, Ann (Jae) O'Day of Indianapolis, Donna Weber of Fort Wayne and Marcy Jackson of Spring Lake, MI; nephew, David (Karen) Weber of Fort Wayne; and 4 greatnephews. Juanita was preceded in death by father, Herman Weber; mother, Opal Blodgett Weber; brother, Donald Weber; and sister, Marjorie Weber. Service is 1:30 pm, Friday, November 24, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church, 729 West Washington with an hour of calling prior to the service. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church and St. Anne Home Randallia Place.

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Doris Weisheit, 88, formerly of Ft. Wayne, died Tuesday, November 28th [2017] at Putnam Farms Assisted Living in Danvers, MA. Doris was born August 15th, 1929 to Louis and Mary (Fox) Phillips in Montezuma, Indiana. She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1947. On May 10th, 1947, she married Carl H. Weisheit. They were married for 61 years at the time of his death in 2008. Doris worked for a number of years at Magnavox as a draftsman. In later years, she worked as a cook at Zion Lutheran School, and served as cafeteria manager at Concordia Lutheran High School for 18 years before her retirement. Doris cherished her family, and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved gardening, and took great pride in both her flower and vegetable gardens. She especially loved her many varieties of lilies. Survivors include her daughter, Cristina M. Brueggeman and grandson, Eric C. Brueggeman, both of Gloucester, MA. In addition to her husband, Carl, Doris was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Donald and Paul Phillips, and two sisters, Marilyn McCarty and Joanne Blackburn. Service is at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 5th at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with the Rev. Russell Dewell and the Rev. Ingo Dutzmann officiating. Calling is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, December 4th at the funeral home. Entombment in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.

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Sharon W. Wellman, 78, passed Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, she was the only child of Edward and Frances “Irene” (Niles) Wooldridge. She had retired from Magnavox and was a member of the Coburn Corners Church of Christ. Sharon is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry Wayne Wellman of Auburn; six children, Scott (Donna) Wellman of Plymouth, Michigan, Gary (Bettina) Wellman of Auburn, Brenda (Roger) Baeumler of Monroeville, Cathy (Wayne) Deardorf of Fort Wayne, Nancy (Mike Petek) Wellman of North Judson and David (Jennifer) Wellman of Lake Stevens, Washington; 15 grandchildren, Paul, Brittany, Justin, Bryan, Brandon, Jacob, Megan, Grace, Aaron, Leticia, Ciersten, Leah, Cendra, Evan and Emma; and 4 great grandchildren, Aiden, Brooklyn, Kaylee and Brayden. Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Pastor Lynn Heart will be officiating. Calling is also 5-8 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to DeKalb Animal Shelter.

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Laketon, Jan. 15 Funeral services for Samuel C. West, 71, who died Sunday following an illness of several months duration, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Wertenberger-Vorels Funeral Home with Rev. J. W. Dickison in charge. Burial will be in the Laketon Cemetery [Wabash Co, IN]. Mr. West, who was a lifetime resident of this community is survived by a sister, Mrs. Levi Ohmart, with whom he lived and one brother, Joe West, also of Laketon.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 16, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Jerry Wayne White, 59, passed peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was a son to the late, Isaac W. White and Mabel B. (Roeger) White. Jerry’s kind manner, orneriness and twinkle in his eyes will forever be in our hearts. Jerry is survived by a sister and brother in law, Susan and Elmo Blitch of Fort Wayne; brothers and sister in law, Roy White and Kelly and Charlene White both of Fort Wayne; niece, Tonya White; great nephew, Caleb Clemons; and nephews, Brent, Shawn, Bobby, Christopher and Joshua. Jerry was also preceded in death by a twin sister, Joy Stahl. Private family services were held. Jerry was laid to rest with his parents at Covington Memorial Gardens, 8408 Covington Road.

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R. Joseph Williams, 81, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2017. He was born in Sidney, MT on December, 11, 1935, the son of the late Roger and Mildred Williams. He married Elizabeth on April 15, 1955 in Minneapolis, their years of marriage took them many places throughout the U.S., including, La Salle, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA, Salt Lake City, UT, Louisville, KY, and for the past 45 years, Fort Wayne, IN. He retired from Sprout-Waldron in 2002. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, spending time with his family, photography, and his computer. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Williams; children, Susan (Chad) Reichert, Michael (Linda) Williams; Linda (Joe) Griffin; David Williams; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (Jerry) Frost. Memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 4pm before the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or the Amyloidosis Support Groups, 232 Orchard Drive, Wood Dale IL 60191.

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Huntington, May 22 – Funeral services for Amos Worth Harlan who died yesterday at the County Hospital will be conducted at 10 am (CDT) Friday at Pilchers Chapel, Rev. Charles Clifton officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Etna Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 23, 1940

ARABELLA ZEEK DIES AT GARRETT - Long Illness Fatal to Church Worker
Garrett, May 22 – Mrs. Arabella Zeek, 82, wife of John Zeek, who was widely known over the area for her work in the Methodist Church circles, died at her home here today of cancer. She had been ill for the past two years. Mrs. Zeek was born at Bellefontaine, O., and had made her home in Garrett for the past 50 years. Surviving besides her husband are two sisters, Miss Emma J. Worrell of Altaneda, Cal., and Mrs. Clara Richmond of Los Angeles, Cal.; two brothers, Harry Worrell of Altaneda and Samuel Worrell of Lima, O., and a niece, Mrs. Morton Adams of Altanedo, who spent her early years in the Zeek home. Mrs. Zeek was a member of the Garrett Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, the Athene Club and the Mothers Study Club of Garrett. Twilight services by the Eastern Star will be conducted at 7:30 o’clock on Thursday evening at the home with the public service being held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock (CDT) at the Methodist Church. Rev. Burl M. Bechdolt of Huntington assisted by Dr. William T. Arnold of Garrett will officiate. Burial will be made at Bryan, O. The body was removed from the Zimmerman Funeral Home to the residence tonight.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 23, 1940

Sammie S. Zelt, 75, passed away on November 24, 2017. She was born on November 24, 1942, the daughter of the late DeCarroll and Nada Brown. She was born, raised, and married in Cromwell, IN., and has lived in Fort Wayne for 56 years. She worked for 25 years at Super Market Services in Fort Wayne before her retirement. Sammie enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, watching sports, reading, and doing puzzles. She was a lover of lighthouses, and enjoyed visiting many of them, as well as collecting them. She was an IU fan, and a Packers fan. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Marvin Zelt; children, Doug (Tina) Zelt, Greg (Angie) Zelt, and Laura (Brett) Helmkamp; 8 grandchildren, Jasmine (Jeff) Schible, Zachary Schible, Sarah (Andy) Zoda, Katie (Michael) Brown, Kyle Zelt, Abbey Zelt, Matthew (Hilary) Oswalt, and Kinsey Helmkamp; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step-father, Robert Gaff. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 W. California Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818, with calling 1 hour prior, and Pastors Alex Duff and Bill Mueller officiating. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls 8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Burial will take place in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Building Fund or Cancer Services of North East Indiana.

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Disko, May 20 – Funeral services for Mrs. Claudia Zimmerman, 60, who died Sunday evening at her home here after an extended illness, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence with Rev. Parks of Silver Lake in charge. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery at North Manchester. She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Zimmerman and one brother, Donald C. Rager of Sumner, Wash.

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

Mrs. Mary Waldschmidt Zollinger, 69, died at 10 o'clock Monday morning at her home at 1005 Forest Avenue, following an illness of several years. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Her husband, Edward Zollinger, died 16 years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Lucille Zollinger at home; four sons, Erwin, Robert, Louis and Emmett Zollinger of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Christina Schaefer of this city and Mrs. E. W. Powers of Eagleville, Cal., and six grandchildren. The body will be taken home at 6 o'clock tonight from Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home, and 2 o'clock at St. John's Church; Dr. F. H. Rupnow officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 16, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Collision Near City Limits Last Evening
A four-year-old Delaware county boy became Adams county's second traffic fatality of 1963, when he was killed in a car-truck accident near the entrance to Stratton Place on U.S. 224 Monday evening. Dead on arrival at the Parkview hospital in Fort Wayne was Dan D. Alfred, 4, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Reginald Alfred of Selma, near Muncie, in Delaware county. Listed in critical condition at the Parkview hospital at 10 o'clock this morning was Kent D. Steiner, 7, of Upland, who was riding in the same auto as the accident victim. The mishap occurred at 7 o'clock Monday evening on 224, just west of the entrance to Stratton Place, when the trailer of a truck veered into the opposite lane of traffic and sideswiped a car driven by Rev. Alfred. Five other passengers in the car, including four youngsters, were less seriously injured. Others Injured Billy Alfred, 11, suffered lacerations about the face and left arm, and was held at the local hospital. Kim Steiner, 3, suffered facial cuts; Greg Steiner, 5, received a cut to the inside of the lower lip; and Beth Steiner, one-year-old, suffered a facial laceration. The mother of the Steiner children, Mrs. Richard Steiner, escaped injury. The truck was driven by Bradford Laird Rogers, 23, a resident of Kirklin, near Frankfort. Rogers was traveling toward Decatur while the 1961 station wagon driven by Rev. Alfred was traveling away from the city. Rain had begun and the highway was becoming slick at the time of the crash. As Rogers entered the curve, the trailer of the unloaded flat-bed truck slid into the opposite lane, striking the station wagon on the left front fender and tearing open the left side of the vehicle. Riding in Rear The youth who was killed, the boy listed as critical and Billy Alfred were all riding in the rear deck of the wagon. The violent impact tossed all three about the rear of the station wagon, causing the fatal and serious injuries. The Alfred boy died of a skull fracture, and was pronounced dead on arrival at the Fort Wayne hospital. The Steiner boy also suffered a fracture skull. The young victim's body was returned to the Zwick funeral home here and was to be removed to the Parsons funeral home in Muncie sometime today, where funeral arrangements will be made. Rev. Alfred, Mr. Steiner and the children were traveling to Lake Placid, N.Y., where they were planning missionary work. Mr. Steiner is an instructor at Taylor University at Upland, and is the son of Rev. E.G. Steiner, former pastor of the Evangelical Mennonite church in Berne, now residing in Fort Wayne. Rev. Alfred is the pastor of the Methodist church in Selma. His wife was not making the trip. Trucker Arrested Rogers, the driver of the truck, was arrested for driving left of center, and was cited to appear in city court next Monday. Due to the slick condition of the highway a more serious charge was not brought against him. The 1961 station wagon was estimated at a total loss, while the truck suffered an estimated $150 damage. Sheriff Roger Singleton, deputy Warren Kneuss, state policeman Gene Rash and city policeman Victor Strickler were all at the scene of the accident. The impact turned the truck around in the highway and traffic in the area was tied up for a lengthy period during a heavy downpour. The position of the truck on the highway allowed only one lane of traffic through 224. The death of the young boy was the second in Adams county this year from a traffic accident. Waldo Snyder of this city was the first fatality of the year when he was killed in a one-car accident on May. 19.
(Handwritten "The name is Alford" - Tuesday Aug. 13, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-1964
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Doug J. Anderson, 59, of Hartford City, IN, passed away at 4:13 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Wednesday, September 17, 1958, in Hartford City, IN. Doug was a 1976 graduate of Southern Wells High School. He formerly worked for Asplundh, JR Flooring and farmed. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns and throwing knives. He has been with his lifetime companion, Teresa Mills for over 30 years. The two have been there for each other through the best of times and the tough times. Doug had to step into the role of being Teresa's caregiver for several years now. He was always there for her every need. Doug's family will miss him tremendously and treasure the happy memories made. Loving survivors include: Wife - Teresa (Mills) Anderson, Hartford City, IN, Daughter - Barbie (Brian) McClain, Warren, IN, Daughter - Carrie (Zach) Leist, Warren, IN, Grandchildren - Brett Irelan, Madison Voland, Ashlynn Leist, Todd McClain and Amanda Wilburn,, Brother - Philip Anderson, Sister - Cynthia (Jim) Miller, Brother-in-law - Jack Medler, Niece - Kristen Medler and special family friends - Harry & Betty Jo Pearson and Tyler Cross. He was preceded in death by his: Father - Gene Anderson, Mother - Virginia (Lyons) Anderson, Grandchild - Tiffany Irelan and Sister - Cheryl Medler. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home 203 N Matilda St. Warren on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A service to celebrate Doug's life will follow at 6:00 PM. Preferred memorials: The Family-c/o Glancy Funeral Homes PO Box 366 Warren, IN 46792. Arrangements are being handled by Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 2/25/2018)

Mrs. Eli Arnold, 65 years of age died Sunday at her home in Leo after an illness of more than a year from cancer. Mrs. Arnold was a daughter of Rev. Andrew Hollopeter and was an active and devoted member of the M.E. church at Leo. Surviving relatives include the husband and three children-C.A. Arnold of South Bend; Mrs. Charles Stevick of Leo and M.W. Arnold of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Mary Rhodenbaugh of Petersburg, Va, is a sister and Capt. William Holloper of Collingwood and James Hollopeter of DeKalb county are brothers. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal church at Leo on Tuesday afternoon; interment in Leo cemetery.

Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana) January 3, 1911

Narcissa M. Arnold, daughter of Rev. Andrew and Katherine Hollopeter, was born in Seneca Co., Ind., July 15, 1845, and died at her home at Leo, Ind., aged 65 years, 5 months, 16 days. In 1868 she was united in marriage with Eli Arnold, and to this union were born four children.

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Jan. 13, 1911
Both contributed by Karin King

AUMEND Mrs. Rotia Aumend, 68, of 206 ½ West Superior Street, died at 2:40 pm yesterday at her home. Surviving are the husband, Bert. L. Aumend; a son, James Proxmire of this city; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Ladies of the G. A.R. Funeral services will be held at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home at a time to be announced later.
Buried IOOF Cem., New Haven, Allen County, IN

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

(Handwritten date: Friday, November 24, 1950)
WIFE OF MENNO BASINGER DIES - Well Known Woman Dies At Home in Ohio; Rites Saturday
Mrs. Elizabeth Basinger, ??, wife of Menno Basinger of near Columbus Grove, Ohio, died at her home at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday .....was the daughter of ?? and Maria Anne Habegger. She was born November 28, 1867, in Allen County, Ohio. She would have reached her 83rd birthday next Tuesday. The Basinger family visited in this community frequently and she was widely known here. Surviving are the husband and one daughter, Melita, a step-son, Millard, and two step-grandsons. The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. (cut off)
(Karin King note: buried in Ebenezer Cemetery, Bluffton, Allen County, OH)

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 039
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Max E. Bedwell, 90, of Dunkirk, IN, passed away at 6:20 PM on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his residence in Dunkirk, IN. He was born on Friday, April 15, 1927, in Montpelier, IN. He married Sandra Conley on Sunday, September 13, 1953 in Dunkirk, IN. Max was a 1946 graduate of Montpelier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He served with the Air National Guard out of Fort Wayne, IN. He was a member of the Blackford-Jay Volture 40 & 8 and was a past President of the Montpelier Alumni Association. Max was a past Commander of the Ralph Burgess American Legion Post # 227 Dunkirk, IN, where he was a member for many years. He retired from Kerr Glass in Dunkirk, IN. Loving Survivors Include his Daughter - Julie (George) A. Adkins, Dunkirk, IN, Son - Tony (Amanda) G. Bedwell, New Palestine, IN, Brothers - Jim (June) Bedwell, Sevierville, TN, Dexter (Bonnie) Bedwell, Marion, IN, Grandchildren - Sandra (Kortney) Bowlan, Dunkirk, IN, Matthew Bedwell, Whiteland, IN, and Hayley (Nick) Ivers, Austin, TX, Great Grandson- Kenaan Bowlan, Dunkirk, IN, 3 Step Great Grandsons, and 3 Step Great Granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his Father - Carl Truman Truman, Mother - Helen Garnet (Pence) Bedwell, Wife - Sandra Jean (Conley) Bedwell, Sister - Nona Volz, Brother - Harold Bedwell, and Sister - Peg Stairs. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. on February 26, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and one hour prior to services. A service to celebrate Max's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on February 27, 2018 with Pastor Randy Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Gardens of Memory in Muncie, IN. Graveside Military rites will be conducted by the Ralph Burgess American Legion Post # 227 Dunkirk, IN. Preferred memorials: Ralph Burgess American LegionPost # 227 118 W. Commerce St. Dunkirk, IN. 47336. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 2/25/2018)

Noah Blowers Dies At Home In Albion
Noah Blowers, 70, a native of Adams county, and father of Mrs. Harry Keshner, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday at his home in Albion following a two-week illness of influenza and complications. The farmer and Block-layer was born in Adams county May 30, 1892, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Blowers. He was married September 1, 1912 to Miranda?? Myers, who survives. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year. Blowers farmed in Adams county until 1942 and moved to Albion at that time. The Kershners now live at his former farm here. In addition to the wife, three daughters and on son survive; Mrs. Mary Ann Kershner, Decatur, Mrs. John (Wanda) Robinson, route 2, ???; and Miss Clara Blowers, at home; Carson Blowers, Avilla; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Mrs. Ivan Booher?? Of Geneva, and Mrs. William Derrickson, Geneva, and Mrs. Ollie Beerbower, Texas; and two brothers, Archie, of Columbia City, and Vernon of Louisiana, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Bonham and Fiser funeral home, Albion, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at a country cemetery near Albion.
(Monday, March 25, 1963)
Buried Christian Chapel Cem, Merriam, Noble County, Indiana

Heritage Room, Berne (IN) Public Library Adams Co. Obits 1962-64
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Henry Boon, 3 (sic), of 449 Ruth Street, died at 3:30 pm Sunday at Medical Center Hospital following an operation. He is survived by the widow, Florence; a daughter, Annabelle; two brothers, Richard Boon and William Boon, both of Rochester, New York. The body was removed to D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home where it may be viewed after 5 pm today.
[Henry Boon 1876-1940 buried Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Berne Lady's Mother Is Taken By Death
Mrs. Grace Emmert Bowman, 79, formerly of Topeka, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mennonite memorial home in Bluffton, O. Survivors include a son and three daughters, including Mrs. Leonard Kingsley of Berne. Services will be held at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the Diller funeral home in Bluffton, O., and at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mennonite church in Topeka.
(Tuesday, March, 1963)

Heritage Room, Berne (IN) Public Library Adams Co. Obits 1962-64
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Lucy Burgett, 74, of 1715 East Pontiac Street, the widow of William H. Burgett, died at 3:25 am yesterday at the Methodist Hospital. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. William S. Dibble and Mrs. Fred H. Koenig of Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. B. E. Reemsnyder officiating and interment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Carl G. Burkhardt, 63, 1504 Fourth St., will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Rodenbeck-Hockemeyer Funeral Home, the Rev. Delmar Krueger officiating. Mr. Burkhardt was dead on arrival Thursday at 1:55 p.m. in the Lutheran Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. Mr. Burkhardt had been employed 30 years at the Hillman's China Co. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; two daughters, Miss Mary Lou and Mrs. Helen Ricker, both of Fort Wayne; a grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Nyffeler, Berne, and Mrs. Ronald Wilkinson, Roanoke. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call today after 4 p.m. in the funeral home. (Fri. Aug. 9, 1963)

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Isaac J. Case Dies Here Last Evening
Isaac J. Case, 68, of Monroeville died at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at the Adams county memorial hospital, shortly after his admittance. He was a native of Pleasant Mills and had resided in Monroeville since 1943. He retired because of illness four years ago from the K & G Manufacturing Co., Fort Wayne, where he was employed as a press operator. Mr. Case, a veteran of World War I, was a member of Keith Brown Post 240, American Legion, and the Methodist church in Monroeville. Surviving are his wife, Harriet; four sons, Max Case of Berne, James Case of Ligonier, Billy Case of Coppes Cone, Tex., and Donald Case of Monroeville; three daughters, Mrs. Joan Sheets of Decatur, Mrs. Rose Pollock of Monroeville, and Mrs. Carol Gaskill of Dixon; 24 grandchildren; a brother, Albert Case of Waynesfield, O., and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Moser of Wren, O., and Mrs. Opal Sargent of San Bernadino, Calif. The body was removed to the Marquart funeral home at Monroeville; funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Buried Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana

Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN, Friday, December 18, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Ruth Ann Cochran, age 87, a lifetime resident of Marion, IN, left this world surrounded by her loved ones, at 3:45 PM of February 16, 2018, in Colonial Oaks Health Care of Marion, IN,. She was born in Marion IN. September 28, 1930 to Francis and Marva (Rice) Cochran. She retired from Foster Forbes, of Marion, IN, after 40 years of employment. From 1946 to 1950 Ruth Ann was a cook at the old Spencer Hotel in Marion,. Ruth Ann was like a 2nd Mother to all of her Nieces and Nephews and acted as a special Grandmother to all that knew her. She enjoyed watching old western movies and was a person that was helpful to all of her family and friends . Ruth Ann was the family matriarch and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her: Brother: James E. Cochran of Marion, IN. Sister-in-Law: Shirley Cochran of Upland, IN, Nephews: Steve (Kim) Cochran of Van Buren, IN., John (Tammy) Cochran of Indianapolis, IN, Nieces: Kelly (Michael) Thomas of Fort Wayne, IN, Ruth Cochran of Upland, IN, Buffy (Dwayne) McGinnis of Van Buren, IN. and Elizabeth (Don) Ostrowski of Fort Wayne, IN, 11 Great Nieces, 2 Great Nephews, 3 Great-Great Nieces, and 3 Great-Great Nephews. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Brother: Francis Cochran Jr. and Sister-in-Law Judy Cochran. Family and Friends may gather to share and remember on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, from 4pm to 8pm at the Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, 201 West Main, Van Buren, IN,. A service to celebrate Ruth Ann's life will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, IN.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit

NIECE DIES
Miss Marjorie Harbor, 48, Bloomington, Illinois, died at1:15 p.m. Sunday at Bloomington from a liver ailment. She was a niece of Lyle Harsha of Berne and Chester Harsha of Bryant. Miss Harbor was employed at the Illinois State Fair in Bloomington. Services will be at Bloomington at 2 p.m. Tuesday. (Mon. Nov. 4, 1963)

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Wabash, Jan. 21 - Funeral services for William Henry Hawk, 75, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Wire Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Tucker in charge. Mr. Hawk, who was a lifelong resident of Wabash County, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Charles Machmer, after an illness of several weeks. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Gertrude Machmer of Wabash and Oren Lee Hawk of Cleveland.
Buried Falls Cemetery, Wabash County, IN

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Heintzelman Rites Are Held In Kansas
Services were held this afternoon in Moundridge, Kansas, for Mrs. Kate Reusser Heintzelman, 80, a former Berne resident, who died Sunday night at Mercy hospital at Moundridge. Mrs. Heintzelman spent the greater part of her life in Berne. She was born on April 1, 1883, in Kansas but came to Berne with her parents as a young girl. She was a daughter of Christian and Rebecca Neuenschwander Reusser. She moved to Kansas after her marriage to Dan Heintzelman in 1922, then returned to Berne after his death in 1947. She moved back to Kansas in 1962. She is survived by three sisters and a brother; Mrs. O. F. Gilliom, Berne; Mrs. Chester Roth, route 1, Geneva; Mrs. Herbert E. Dester, Greencastle; Albert Reusser, Berne. (Wed. Aug. 28, 1963)

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Death Takes Sgt. Hughes; Rites Friday
The funeral of Police Patrol Sgt. Claude C. Hughes, 43, will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Carl H. Amelung officiating. Sgt. Hughes was dead on arrival Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, after suffering a heart attack at his home 1525 Taylor St. He suffered an illness recently, but had returned to service with the Police Department several weeks ago. A native of Fort Wayne, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hughes. His mother, Martha, survives. His father preceded him in death. Sgt. Hughes served with the Air Force during World War 11 and was active in the Fraternal Order of Police. He joined the Fort Wayne police department of Feb. 1, 1951. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Helen L; a son, Paul A., at home; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Barbier, Fort Wayne; two brothers, James, Fort Wayne, and John, Tucson, Ariz.; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert McKee, Danville, N.Y., and Mrs. Clarence Krewson, Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the funeral home today after 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. (Wed. March 27, 1963)

Heritage Room, Berne (IN) Public Library Adams Co. Obits 1962-64
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Alton "Gene" Kendall, 81, of Warren, IN, formerly of Wabash, IN, left this world with his family by his side at 10:30 PM on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN. He was born on February 11, 1937 in Wabash to Alton J. & Pauline Tomson Kendall. Pauline passed away when Gene was a young boy. His father later remarried to Florence Smith, who helped raise Gene and his two brothers, Arthur and Arlen. He married Brenda Stanley on January 20, 1960 at Plummer's Chapel in Huntington Co, IN; together the two just celebrated their 58th year of marriage. Gene was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. He formerly worked at North Central Co Op in Wabash for 42 years before retiring. Gene and Brenda would winter in Arcadia Florida, where they loved to play cards and enjoy the warm weather. They moved from Wabash to Heritage Pointe in Warren in 2015. Gene and Brenda attended the College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash. Gene was a Mason at the Hanna Lodge #61 in Wabash. Gene played high school basketball, loved watching sports and was an avid golfer. Loving survivors include: Wife - Brenda (Stanley) Kendall, Warren, IN, Son - Kelly (Bryon Johnmeyer) Kendall, Kansas City, MO, Daughter - Chris (Ernie) Ortiz, Fayette, AL, Grandchildren - Clark Ortiz, Heather Ortiz, Bailey (Alisha) Johnmeyer, Great Grandchild - Clinton Eric Johnmeyer, his two older brothers; oldest Arthur Dale (Mary Lou) Kendall of Roanne, IN and youngest Arlen (Dianna) Kendall of Wabash, IN. He was preceded in death by his: Father - Alton J. Kendall, biological Mother-Pauline Tomson Kendall and Step Mother - Florence Smith Kendall. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel 801 Huntington Ave. Warren on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. A service to celebrate Gene's life will follow at 1:30 PM with Chaplain Dick Case officiating. Interment will follow in the Gardens of Memory in rural Marion. Gene and Brenda most recently attended College Corner Brethren Church 8996 S. 500 W. Wabash, IN 46992; donations may be made to the church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 2/13/2018)

Funeral services for Oliver L. Krauss, 73, of Wren, O., will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Klaehn Funeral Home. Mr. Krauss died Monday at 6:25 p.m. in the Lutheran Hospital where he had been confined since Jan. 19. He was a retired automobile dealer, a World War 1 veteran and attended Crescent Ave, Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife, Madeline; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Ladig of Fort Wayne; a brother, Lloyd of Fort Wayne and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Hilsmeier of Ossian. Services will be conducted by the Rev. A. Hunter Colpitts and burial will be in the Leo cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. (Tues Feb. 26, 1963)

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(Handwritten date: Friday, August 11, 1950)
WAYNEDALE CONTRACTOR, RUFUS LEHMAN, DIES
Rufus Lehman, 65, of 6906 Old Trail Road, Waynedale, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday in the Lutheran Hospital. A contractor-plasterer, he was a member of the First Missionary Church, Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Aldina; a son, Freeman Rufus, Waynedale; three daughters, Mrs. Judson George, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Ira Liberson, Chicago and Mrs. William Rosenberger, North Chili, N.Y.; three brothers, Calvin, Benhart and David, all of Berne; eight sisters, Mrs. William Von Gunten, Mrs. Archie Simpson, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Walter Stucky, Mrs. Elda Moser, Mrs. Elmer Baumgartner, Mrs. David Stauffer, Mrs. Menno Habegger and Mrs. Tilman Steiner, all of Berne, and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Elzey & Sons Funeral Home, Waynedale, after 7 p.m. today. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Missionary Church, the Rev. Clayton Steiner and Dr. S. A. Witmer officiating, with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. The body will be moved to the church to lie in state at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 039
Transcribed by Karin King

Second Youth Dies Of Wreck Injuries
David Allen Ludwig, 19-year-old resident of Delwood Drive, Fort Wayne, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Parkview hospital in that city, as a result of injuries received in an accident July 28. Ludwig was the second victim of a car-truck crash which claimed the life of Larry Schaekel, 22, of Decatur route 2. Schaekel, who died of a broken neck and head injuries, was the driver of the auto in which Ludwig was riding.] The auto crossed the center line of the highway and collided with a truck, six miles north of Fort Wayne, on U.S. 427. Ludwig was a member of the wrestling team at Central Catholic high school, where he graduated in 1962, and was attending Indianapolis Barber College. He was a member of the student council and secretary-treasurer of his class at the barber college. Born in Huntington, the accident victim is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Ludwig, three brothers, a sister and the grandparents. The body was taken to the Tom Mungovan funeral home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in Sa. Hyacinth Catholic church. The Holy Name society will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and burial will be in Huntington.
(Thurs. Aug. 8, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-1964
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Hugo Merkle Dies After Long Illness
Hugo H. (Dutch) Merkle, 53, of 506 East Crawford, Van Wert, O., died at 8:35 p.m. Friday at the Veterans hospital in Fort Wayne following an illness of two years. He was born in Willshire township Nov. 3, 1909, a son of Charles and Clara Schuinm-Merkle, and had lived in Van Wert for the past 10 years. He was employed as a cabinet maker. Mr. Merkle was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran church in Van Wert. He served in the S??? during World War II. Surviving are his second wife, the former Mrs. Myrtle Custer, his father, Charles Merkle of Willshire township; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Salway of Ohio City route 1, Mrs. Norma Keller of Columbus, and Miss Martha Merkle of Van Wert; six step-children, Gerald, Edmond, Doyt and Glenn Custer, all of Van Wert, Forest Custer of Indianapolis, and Miss Agnes Custer of Van Wert; six grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren, and five sisters, Mrs. Velma Etzler, Mrs. Rosie Baker, Mrs. Leah Merkle and Mrs. Louise Peters, all of Willshire township, and Mrs. Edna Hofmann of Pleasant township, Van Wert county. Funeral services will be held at Cowan & Sons funeral home in Van Wert, the Rev. C. H. Matthias officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery at Van Wert. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. (Saturday, March 23, 1963)

Heritage Room, Berne (IN) Public Library Adams Co. Obits 1962-64
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Fred Daniel Miller Is Taken By Death
Fred Daniel Miller, 69, a former county resident and first cousin of Charles Miller of Decatur, died recently following a long illness. He lived on route one, New Bloomington, O., according to word received from Leo Miller, of Washington, D. C. He was born June 8, 1894, in East St. Louis, Ill., to John and Inez Andrews Miller, who were natives of Adams county. Mr. Miller lived in Adams county the early part of his life and moved to Ohio about 1929. He resided in the New Bloomington area for 22 years. He was married in Wapakoneta, Ohio, on November 27, 1915, to Katie Lee, daughter of Charles and Emma Lee. Surviving are four sons, Lee V. Miller of Fort Riley, Kansas, Chester E. Miller of LaRue, Ohio, Gerald B. Miller of Columbus, Ohio, and Hubert F. Miller of Kodiak, Alaska, and one brother, Leo L. Miller, of Washington, D.C. Services were held July 8 at the Ford funeral home. (Tues, July 16, 1963)

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Chicago Girl Drowns In Lake On Saturday
Joyce Mrozinski, of Chicago, who had been visiting with relatives, the Edward Meyer family of Decatur rural route, drowned Saturday evening in Lake James. The Chicago girl was playing with a cousin, Kathy Meyer, in front of a lake cottage when a ball got away from her. She went after it and went into a drop-off 20 feet deep. The victim's body was recovered about 11:45 p.m. Saturday four hours after the tragedy. The Angola fire department recovered the body after digging the area for four hours. Other units assisting in the search were the Fremont fire department, the Pleasant Lakes fire department, the state police and the Steuben county sheriff's department. The little girl, daughter of Edward Mrozinski, lived at 1905 Plainfield street, Chicago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Schielka funeral home in Chicago. (Mon. Aug. 5, 1963)

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Thomas Murray, owner of one-half interest of the "Pearl Drop" flouring mill at Spencerville, died last Friday morning at his home at that place, after several months of failing health, his age being 63 years, 2 months and 9 days.
buried White City Cemetery, Spencerville, DeKalb County, IN

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Jan. 13, 1911
Contributed by Karin King

Catherine Negele, age 35 of Portland passed away Sunday in Randolph County. She was born December 9, 1982 the daughter of Matt and Susan (Mills) Adair. She was a 2001 Monroe Central High School graduate. She worked for FCC in Portland. Surviving are her parents Matt and Susan Adair of Portland, one son Dylan Negele of Portland, two daughters Dallas Negele and Paitynn Meyers of Portland. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Hummel presiding. Burial will follow in the Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Portland Friends Church or Jay County Cancer Society.

Baird-Freeman Funeral Home online obit (acced 2/28/2018)

Mr. Jesse C. Nicholson, father of John Nicholson, the photographer, died in this city on Sunday night, Jan 15th at the advanced age of 80 years. The remains were taken to Franklin, Johnson County for interment.

Crawfordsville (Indiana) Star newspaper, Jan 19, 1882 p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lee Roy Painter Dies This Morning
Lee Roy Painter, 73, retired saw mill operator, died at 3:20 o'clock this morning at his house in Wilshire O., following an illness of 10 months. Born in Wilshire July 17, 1890, he was a son of Charles L. and Barbara Branstetter-Painter, and was married to Mary Kline Oct. 1, 19??. He was a lifelong resident of Wilshire. Mr. Painter was a member of the Wilshire Methodist church. Surviving are his wife; 10 children, Mrs. Harry (Devona) Shell, Clem R. Painter, Mrs. Preston (Doris) Thatcher and Charles L. Painter, all of Wilshire, Mrs. Samuel (Katherine) Hamshew of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Richard (Christina) Kline of Ohio City, O., Mrs. Clifford (Barbary Van Wald of Fort Wayne, Eugene Painter of Chattanooga, O., Mrs. Richard (Martha) Foreman of Decatur, and Mrs. Kenneth (Janet) Speelman of Waukegan, Ill., 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter, one brother and one sister are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zwick funeral home, with the Rev. James Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in the Willshire cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today until time of the services. [His wife is a sister to Daisy Hoffman.] (Thurs. July 25, 1963)

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Timothy A. Pierce, age 59, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1958 in Princeton, Indiana. Timothy is survived by his parents, Michael and Margaret Pierce of Elberfeld, IN; a step-daughter, Aubrey Martinez of Phoenix; a sister, Cindy Pierce of Canton, OH; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kimberly Pierce; and his brother, Michael Pierce. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022.

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Mrs. Blanche Rowell was born February 12, 1895, in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, the daughter of W. Rush and Udea Larimore Hull and passed away in her sleep at her home early Thursday morning, July 5, 1962 at the age of 67 years. On December 1, 1914 she was united in marriage to Edward Rowell in Pekin, Illinois. She lived most of her life at Route 1, Pekin. Then in 1955 the family moved to Morton. This union was blessed with nine children. Her husband and all nine children survive, three daughters; Mrs. Glenn (Ina) Rocke of Congo, Africa, Mrs. Harry (Marjorie) Cordell of Richmond, Virginia, and Mrs. Weldon (Doris) Birkey of Groveland; six sons; Earl, Howard and Robert Rowell, all of Pekin; Clarence and Wayne Rowell of Morton, and the Rev. Willard Rowell of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Also surviving are three sisters; Mrs. Cleve (Bess) Montgomery, Mrs. Louis (Jess) Hundt and Mrs. Fred (Florence) Ertmoed; two brothers; Don and Louis Hull, all of Pekin, and 30 grand-children. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. In June, 1920 she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. She followed the Lord in baptism, was a faithful church member and Christian wife and mother until her death. She was devoted to the cause of Christ and His Church, and , during her periods of illness she was most anxious to be well enough to again attend the House of God. She was a member of the Oak Grove Evangelical Bible Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church in Morton. Rev. ??? officiated, assisted by Rev. Paul Rupp of Oak Grove. Rev. Harold L. Longenecher, their general director of the Rural Home Missionary Association of ??? was soloist accompanied by his daughter Carol. Burial was in the Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery near Groveland. (Sept. 15, 1962)

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M. M. Rupp With the Lord
Maurice M. Rupp, 55, president and co-founder of Brotherhood Mutual Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne and secretary of the Executive Committee of Fort Wayne Bible college, died unexpectedly while addressing the Gideon International convention in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 27. Death was attributed to a heart attack. The college feels a deep sense of loss at the passing of this true friend and faithful co-worker. (May-June 1963)

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Susan K. Salter, 69, a lifetime resident of Van Buren, IN, left this world surrounded by her loved ones at 5:51 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, IN on October 14, 1948 to Claude Bower and Rhea (Beck) Bower. She had a degree from Ivy Tech in the medical field. Susan previously worked for ESSEX in Andrews and Phoenix in Marion. She was a member of the Van Buren United Methodist Church in Van Buren. Susie enjoyed all aspects of sporting events especially those that her Grandchildren were involved in and Indiana University, Pacers and Colts. Her hobbies were centered around crocheting, gardening and taking care of her kitties. Loving survivors include: Son-KC (Karen) Salter of Liberty Hill, TX, Daughter-Melissa (Sean) Ream of North Manchester, IN; Grandchildren-Gunner Ream, Gavin Ream and Zoey Ream, Jacob Salter; Step Grandchildren-Ariana Murphy, Rhegan Murphy; Great Granddaughter-Elsie Ream; Sister-Connie (Pat) McDonald of Winter Garden, FL; Niece-Jessica Gocken and Nephew-Adam McDonald. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude & Rhea (Beck) Bower. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 W. Main St. Van Buren, IN on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 4-5PM. A memorial service will follow at 5PM with Pastor Cindy Osgood officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, IN.

Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home online obit (accessed 2/12/2018)

Mrs. C. A. Schmid Dies In Michigan (Alabama)
Funeral services will be held this afternoon in Buchannan, Mich., for Mrs. C. A. Schmid, wife of Rev. Calvin A. Schmid, who was for 25 years pastor of the Cross United Church of Christ in Berne. Mrs. Schmid died Wednesday morning in the Carroway Methodist hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Rev. and Mrs. Schmid came to the Berne Pastorate in ??? and resided there, until April ???, when they moved to Michigan for retirement. Mrs. Schmid was born March ??, 1891, the daughter of Thomas and Ann Slessner of Cleves, Iowa. Surviving in addition to Rev. Schmid are two children, Mrs. Greg Gordon, Buchannan and Lt. Comm. Calvin Schmid, now stationed in Rota, Spain. There are also 5 grandchildren, two brothers and a sister surviving. (Sat. July 20, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-1964
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Bro. Theophane Dies Suddenly Last Evening
Brother Theophane, 52, brother of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Simeon Schmitt, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, and member of a prominent Decatur family, died unexpectedly at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at a hospital in Monrovia, Liberia. Members of the family here had been notified a few days ago that Bro. Theophane, a Holy Cross brother, had suffered some fractured ribs in an auto accident in Africa, but that he was recovering rapidly. The cablegram informing of his death gave no details of the cause of death nor any arrangements for funeral services. Born John Schmitt in this city, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt. His father was a well known meat market owner in Decatur for many years. Bro. Theophane, who celebrated his silver jubilee in the Holy Cross order two years ago, had been head master of St. Patrick's high school in Monrovia, Liberia, for the past two years. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame. He founded the Gilmour Academy (a high school for boys), at Cleveland, O., and served as its head master for six years. He then served for six years in Rome as assistant-general of the Holy Cross order prior to being assigned to Africa. Bro. Theophane visited in Decatur early this summer returning to Africa about one month ago. Surviving are six brothers, Msgr. Simeon Schmitt, F.J. Schmitt, H.P. Schmitt and Al D. Schmitt, all of Decatur, Joseph Schmitt of Fort Recovery, O., the Rev. Dennis Schmitt of Cleveland, O.; and one sister, Sr. Magdalene, in the Carmelite monastery at Terre Haute. (Fri. July 26, 1963)

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Funeral Friday at 3 p.m. in North Highlands Presbyterian church, the Rev. William J. Ratz officiating. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home until Friday at 10a.m. when the body will be taken to the church. Maumee Lodge 725, F. And A.M., will hold services at 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are donations to North Highlands Church building fund.
(Handwritten: Martha Barry's husband, 1963) (Thursday, March 28, 1963)

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Not for a long time have the people of this community been so shocked when an acquaintance died, as the friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Bertha Sponhour were, when they learned of her death. She was formerly Miss Bertha Goldsmith, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldsmith, of Rose Lawn, and she was married to Clarence Sponhour about one year ago. On last Thursday night she gave birth to a baby girl, causing the mother's death on the following evening at 10:30 o'clock, while the babe is living and well.
buried White City Cem., Spencerville, DeKalb County, IN

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Jan 13, 1911
Contributed by Karin King

(Handwritten date: June 25, 1951)
SERVICES HELD TODAY FOR ELAM SPRUNGER, 58
Funeral services were held this afternoon in Van Nuys, Calif., for Elam Sprunger, 58, who died in Cody, Wyo., Wednesday enroute to Fort Wayne from Van Nuys, where he resided. Mr. Sprunger, who formerly owned and resided at the Bass estate, was a prominent chicken hatchery owner while residing here, and pioneered in the study of poultry maturation and growth. In 1934 he went to the Pacific Coast to confer with Japanese poultry experts, and moved to the coast in 1945 to continue his study of poultry. His wife, Alma, was with him at the time of his death.
buried Oakwood Cem., Chatsworth, Los Angeles County, CA

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 044
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Lafayette Jan 5 - E. Swedburg, 22, an employee on the construction job at the new Oakdale dam in the Tippecanoe River, northeast of this city, died late today in the West Side Hospital, Chicago, from injuries received Saturday afternoon when he was struck by a falling roe (?)

Crawfordsville Review Jan 6, 1925, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

South Bend, Jan 5 - Children playing in the vicinity found Carl Vinhowski, 64, dead from the effects of gas in a small shack where he lived alone late today. The coroner will hold an investigation tomorrow to determine if the death was accidental or due to suicide.

Crawfordsville Review Jan 6, 1925, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wabash, Jan. 21 -Funeral services for J. P. Walker, 63, former resident of Wabash and father of Ralph Walker, were held yesterday at the Methodist Church at Tipton, followed by burial in Lapel.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

(Handwritten date: Thursday, June 28, 1951)
SERVICES FRIDAY FOR MRS. WARNER
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Friday at ? p.m. at the First Missionary Church for Mrs. Evangeline Warner, who died Tuesday at the Mercy Hospital, Iowa City. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Witmer, 4112 Arlington Ave. She had been taking graduate work in Christian education while her husband, Timothy, was attending the Biblical Seminary of New York. Mrs. Warner was graduated from South Side High School, and completed courses at Fort Wayne Bible College and Taylor University. Dr. Witmer is president of the Bible College. A sister, Ruth, in nurses training at Oak Park, Ill., is the only other survivor. Friends may call at the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at the First Missionary Church beginning at noon Friday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 045
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Wheeler Funeral Rites Wednesday
John Wheeler, 80-year-old retired farmer of Geneva, died Sunday at the South View nursing home near Bluffton. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Chester Shimp of Geneva, and Mrs. Francis Bauer of Van Wert, O., and four grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hardy & Hardy funeral home in Geneva, with burial in Woodlawn cemetery near Farmland. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. (Monday, March 18, 1963)

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Pearl M. Whitcomb Dies This Morning
Mrs. Pearl May Whitcomb, 81, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lee Neuen, at Berne. She had been bedfast for the past month. She was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 4, 1881, a daughter of James and Hannah Hunt-Miller. Her husband, James Whitcomb, preceded her in death. Mrs. Whitcomb was a member of the Methodist church at Detroit, Mich. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Neuen and Miss Gwen Whitcomb of Detroit; two sons, Elery Whitcomb of Detroit, and Russell Whitcomb of Lincoln Park, Mich.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one brother, Wilson Miller of Detroit. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Yager funeral home in Berne, the Rev. Gordon Neuenschwander officiating. The body will then be taken to Detroit for services at 11 a.m. Thursday, with burial in Forest Lawn cemetery in that city. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6:30 p.m. today. (Mon. Feb. 4, 1963)

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Rev. D. Carl Yoder Dies in California
Word has been received here of the death recently in Pasadena, Calif., of the Rev. D. Carl Yoder, 82, managing editor of International Religious News. Rev. Yoder was well known in Decatur through the ad service and special church news published each Saturday in the church page of the Decatur Daily Democrat. He was ordained to the ministry in 1901?? In the Central Chair Methodist conference and served several cities churches until ???. From that year until 1926 he was executive secretary of the Cayalbanga?? county Sunday school association and was also church page editor for the Cleveland news. In?? Rev. Yoder ??? the managing editorship of International News Service and remained active until he became blind and bedfast several years ago. His daughter Miss Dorothy ??, a trained medical worker and instructor of Girl Scout leaders has continued his work. (Wed. March 13, 1963)

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Auburn, Jan. 21 - Funeral services for Ruth Joan Young, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Young of Jackson Township, who died yesterday of laryngitis, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the residence with burial in Cedar Chapel Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King