North Manchester, Jan. 20 - John Almack, 85, died at 12:30 pm today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jocie Landis of North Manchester, after an illness of six months. He was a lifelong resident of this community and formerly was a timber cutter. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Landis and Mrs. Pearl Snyder of North Manchester, and two sons, James Almack of North Manchester and Albert Almack of Kalamazoo, Mich. Funeral services probably will be held Monday at the Burgess Funeral Home here with Rev. H. L. Hartsough officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Funeral services for Bessie R. Augspurger, 91, of Fort Wayne, a native of Berne, were held at 1 p.m. today in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. She died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Turtle Creek Convalescent Centre South. She was a native of Berne and had resided in Fort Wayne 69 years. Born March 9, 1884, she was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Cook-Rumple and was united in marriage on June 24, 1906 to Oscar H. Augspurger. Surviving are her husband, Oscar H.; three sons, Earl R., and Ralph R., both of Fort Wayne, and Robert J., Chicago; and three daughters, Mrs. Betty Cheviron, Mrs. Margorie [sic] Jones and Mrs. Laura Ellen Miller, all of Fort Wayne. Burial was in Covington Memorial Garden.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Saturday, June 28, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Laura Ann Beach, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beach of 521 South 13th St., Lot 34, died Friday, June 20, at Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Beck Funeral Home in Crestline, O., on June 23 and the body was cremated and buried at Columbus, O. Laura Ann was born at the Adams county Memorial Hospital on June 18. The father is employed by the North Electric Co. and is presently installing equipment at the United Telephone Co. Mr. and Mrs. Beach have resided in Decatur since last August. Laura Ann is survived by one sister, Lana Beach, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schaefer and Mr. and Mrs. William Beach of Crestline, O.
[Buried Walnut Grove Cem., Worthington, Franklin County, Ohio]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Tuesday, July 1, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

This morning occurred the death of James O. Bird, son of Ochmig Birg, who is well known here. The deceased is a veteran of the civil war and served in the army of the Tennessee. While in service he contracted a disease which gradually affected his mind. About twelve years ago he became insane and was taken to the Richmond insane asylum, where his death occurred. The disease which caused him to lose his mind gradually affected his physical health and finally caused his death. W. S. O'Rourke has full charge of his property in this city, which is considerable. The deceased leaves besides his father, one sister, Mrs. M. L. Bulger, of Chicago. The remains will be brought here for burial, but funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Fort Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Nov. 12, 1906
The funeral of James O. Bird, who died yesterday in the Richmond insane asylum, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of J. C. Peltier. The remains were interred in Lindenwood cemetery.
Fort Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Nov. 13, 1906
Both contributed by Karin King

Arthur Bischoff, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bischoff, of 104 St. Mary's avenue, died last night of typhoid fever.
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, Sept. 21, 1894
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Charlotte Frederica Bischoff, wife of William Bischoff, died Tuesday afternoon at the family home, 909 Huffman street, at the age of 78 years. Mrs. Bischoff was born at Verden, Germany, April 26, 1831. Her parents died when she was but three years of age, and she was then taken to Bremen to reside with her uncle, Gustave Von Schmietterloeu, a Swedish nobleman. Upon the death of the uncle the family decided to come to America, and Mrs. Bischoff came with them in 1850 at the age of 19 years. She spent 17 years at Cincinnati and then came in 1867 to Fort Wayne, which has been her home nearly forty-three years. Surviving relatives include the husband and the following children: Mrs. Frederica Bischoff, Mrs. J. R. Hess, William Bischoff, Jr., Mrs. F. L. Barthold, Alvin O. Bischoff and Lotta Bischoff, of this city, and John Walker, of New Orleans. Funeral services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

CIVIL WAR VETERAN CALLED
William Bischoff Dies at Soldiers' Home at Danville
William Bischoff, aged 90 years, former Fort Wayne Civil War veteran, and retired cigar maker, died at 6 o'clock Wednesday night at the veteran's home at Danville, Ill., of the infirmities of age. Mr. Bischoff was a member of the G.A.R. here, and was connected with the cigar making industry in Fort Wayne most of his life. He made his home for five years in the Marion, Ind., Old Soldiers's Home, and was transferred to Danville, Ill. when the Marion home was turned over to the disabled World War Veterans. He visited relatives here three weeks ago. The deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Fredericka Bischoff and Mrs. F. L. Barthold, of this city; Mrs. Lottie Lloyd, of Springfield, Ill., and William and Alvin Bischoff of this city. The body will be brought to this city and taken to the home of the daughter, Mrs. Fredericka Bischoff, at 1136 DeGroff street where funeral services will probably be held.
Fort Wayne News & Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Nov. 11, 1920
Contributed by Karin King

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

Julia K. Braun, 88, of New Haven, mother of Martin Braun of Decatur, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital shortly after admittance. She had been ill since March. She was a native of Nebraska and had resided in New Haven most of her life. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Haibish of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Mildred Sprunger of Yoder; and four sons, Norman and Ralph, both of Fort Wayne; Martin of Decatur and Richard of New Haven. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, where friends may call after 12 noon Friday. Calling At E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, will be for 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, June 25, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Van Wert, O., Jan. 20 - Word was received here today of the death of Robert E. Bronson of Columbus. Bronson was for a number of years associated with the Home Guards of America in this city and recently had been employed with the Ohio Department of Taxation. Funeral services and burial were held yesterday at Hudson, Mich.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Hartford City, Jan. 22 - Mrs. Ida M. Cochran, 66, wife of Willard Cochran, died at the home here this morning after a long illness of paralysis. She is survived by her husband and seven children, Oscar Runkle of Montpelier, Mrs. Veda Attaway, Mrs. Clayton Moore and Miss Helen Runkle of Fort Wayne and Miss Alice M. Turner of Tulsa, and Franklin Runkle and Verl Cochran of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Burk & Fennig Chapel here, with burial in Montpelier.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Alvin W. Conrad, 75, 2101 Drexel Ave., Fort Wayne, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Root Township, Adams County, and was a brother of the late Lloyd and Paul Conrad of Decatur. Mr. Conrad was a retired custodian for Fort Wayne city schools and St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Jean)Dray and Mrs. Robert (Jane) Gillian, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lowell (Judy) Zoller of Huntsville, Ala.; two sons, Donald and Jack, and a brother, Clarence, all of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Mrs. Viola Etzler of Van Wert and Mrs. Harold Etzler of Convoy; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Redeemer Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, June 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Warsaw, Jan. 15 - Billy Cook, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Cook of South Bend died in the St. Joseph Hospital in that city Saturday night. The funeral services will be held at the Kelly Funeral Home here Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. A. V. Hayes, pastor of the Christian Church, and Rev. Kaiser of South Bend officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery. Surviving besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Banks of Warsaw.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 16, 1940

Garrett, Jan. 15 - Mrs. Isabel Sarah Cramer, 73, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Foote, three miles northeast of here at 3 o'clock this afternoon from apoplexy. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Shellenberger of Keyser Township and Mrs. Foote; two sons, Paris Cramer of Mishawaka and Franklin Cramer of Churubusco, and 10 grandchildren. The body will be removed to the Foote residence Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at Union Church. Burial will be in Embry Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 16, 1940

Warsaw, Jan. 19 - Leroy R. Crampton, 85, retired mail carrier, died Thursday at his home at Barbee Lake after a heart attack. He was a member of the Barbee Lake Conservation Club, the Methodist Church of Muncie and the Odd Fellows Lodge at Muncie. Surviving is a daughter, Ruth H. Craig, who resided with him, and three brothers, Ira E. Crampton of Celina, O., Isaac Crampton of Cleveland and Alpha Crampton of Muncie. The funeral services will be held at Muncie Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery at Muncie.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 20, 1940

Mrs. Barbara Jean Dawson, 42, adopted daughter of Walter Bollinger of Decatur and the late Agnes Bollinger, died Monday in Indianapolis. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Luella Dawson; one son, Ross Crownover of near Pleasant Mills; three sisters, Edna, Helen and Shirley; the father, Walter Bollinger of Decatur; one brother, Rev. Bill Bollinger and one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Jordan Funeral Home, Indianapolis, with burial at New Crown Cemetery, Indianapolis. Rev. Walter Parrish officiated at the service.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, June 20, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Funeral services for Wesley P. Denny, aged 43 years, who died Tuesday evening at his home, 300 South 12th Street will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. The Rev. FA Dressel will officiate. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call at any time.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, IN;12-28-1922
Contributed by Karen Zach

Constantine, Mich., Jan. 20 - Mrs. Harriette Louise Dorrance, 88, died at the local hospital yesterday after an illness of two years. Four brothers, Charles Sandel of Colon, George and William Sandel of Bend, Ore., and Clarence Sandel of Los Angeles, survive. A short prayer service was held this afternoon at the Geisler Funeral Chapel, and the body was taken to Lead, S.D., the former home of Mrs. Dorrance where final rites will be held. Burial will be in the cemetery in Lead.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Huntington, Jan. 22 - Mrs. Alice Ecenbarger, 78, who had lived until recently at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ross Plasterer of this city, died yesterday at the home of a son, Charles W. Ecenbarger, at Pittston, Pa. She had been in failing health since suffering a paralytic stroke in November, 1938. The husband, Conrad Ecenbarger, died in 1926. Surviving are the son, daughter and four grandchildren. The body will arrive here Tuesday morning and funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Bailey Funeral Home, Rev. Burl M. Bechdolt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Raymond Egly, 74, of Round Lake, Ill., a native of Bluffton, and brother of Mrs. Florence Seesenguth of Berne, died June 11 at St. Therese Hospital at Waukegan, Ill. He was born July 11, 1900 in Bluffton and had resided in the Grayslake and Round Lake areas of Illinois for over 50 years. Mr. Egly, a wood finisher by trade until retiring in 1962, was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Island Lake, Ill. Surviving are the wife, the former Hazel Koltz; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Janetzke of Lansing, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Florence Seesenguth of Berne; one brother, Delbert of Chesterfield, and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday at Grayslake, with burial in Concordia Cemetery [IL} there.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Tuesday, June 17, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Defiance, O., Jan. 20 - Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Cole Evans, 20, who died in Defiance Hospital of a blood infection following chicken pox, will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the home here of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cole and at 2:30 pm in the Church of God. Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband, Paul D. Evans, Hicksville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cole and a grandfather, Orlando Mitchell, near Sherwood.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Columbia City, Jan. 22 - Word was received in this city of the death of Eudell E. Farley, 35, which occurred Saturday morning at his home at Santa Fe, N.M., following a second operation for collapse of a lung. The body will arrive in this city Wednesday and will be taken to the Luckenbill Funeral Home where friends will be received until the hour of the service. Mr. Farley was born at North Manchester to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Farley. He was married on May 28, 1932, to Miss Louise Johnston of this city. Surviving besides the widow and the mother is one sister, Mrs. John Acles of North Manchester. Rev. Raymond Schutz of North Manchester will officiate at rites to be held at the Luckenbill Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Angola, Jan. 20 - Mrs. Emma Fast, 91, formerly of Angola, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ephie Clark of Cilo, Mich. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm at the Weicht Funeral Home here with Rev. J. O. Rose officiating. Burial will be at the Metz Cemetery. Surviving are the daughter, six great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Mrs. Minnie Fox, 71, died at 9:45 o'clock last night at her residence, 1136 West Wildwood Avenue after six weeks illness with heart trouble. Mrs. Fox was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Zimmerman. Her husband, Andrew Fox died 17 years ago. She was educated in the St. Paul's Catholic School. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, the Sacred Heart League, the Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include one daughter, Irene Fox, at home; a son, Carl Fox of Wanatah; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Miller of Fort Wayne. The body was taken to the Getz & Cahill Funeral Home and will be returned to the residence at a time to be announced later.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Wreck Victim's Rites Arranged
Huntington, Jan. 22 - Body of Charles Gilbert, Jr., killed in an automobile accident at El Paso, Tex. Saturday will arrive here Tuesday afternoon and funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Bailey Funeral Home. Rev. Howard H. Keim, Jr., pastor of the Church of the Brethren officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

BUSINESS MAN DIES AT STURGIS
Sturgis, Mich., Jan. 22 - Frank Gilhams, 68, prominent business man of this city, died this morning at Sturgis Memorial Hospital after an illness of two weeks of streptococcus infection. Mr. Gilhams was one of the founders of the Blue and Gilham Coal and Grain Company about 30 years ago. Gilhams was a member of the local Elks Lodge, the Klinger Lake Country Club, and the Sturgis Chamber of Commerce. Surviving besides the widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilhams, are three children by a former marriage, Mrs. Helen Tesh of Ferguson, Mo., Ms. Helen Styles of Chicago and Chauncey Gilhams of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Alta Newman, Mrs. Cora Yeagla and Miss Maude Gilhams of Sturgis and two brothers, Arthur and Ray, also of this city. Friends are being received at the Gilhams home until Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Services will be held at the Foglesong Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. H. M. Laws of the Episcopal Church officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Frankfort, Ind., Nov 3 - Thomas Good, a farmer 7 miles south of this city, who was twice shot last Saturday night during a quarrel with Robert Lane, a tenant on his farm, died yesterday. Lane is in jail here to answer a charge of murder.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 5 November 1897, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Princeton, Ind., Dec 22 -- A.T. Greek, a prominent stockman of Francisco, this county, was killed by falling from a train standing on a trestle to the ground, 60' below. Greek had started east over the Louisville & St. Louis air line with a car of stock. The train stopped near Kyana and Greek walked out of the caboose, intending to examine his stock. It was dark and he thought he was stepping on the ground,not knowing the train was on a trestle. He lived an hour after the accident.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 24 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

DECATUR - Ardella Hamrick, 68, of Wren, died at 5:30 EST today in Adams County Memorial Hospital, Decatur, where she had been a patient two weeks. She was born Jan. 7, 1907, in Greenville, a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Miller) Kallenberger. On Sept. 28, 1926, she married James Hamrick. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1965. Survivors include six sons, Kenneth of Dallas, Tex., Fredrick, Herbert, Murl and Murlin, all of Decatur, and Chester of Van Wert; six daughters, Mrs. Jack (Wilma) Wilson of Van Wert, Mrs. Dorothy Brickley of Poneta, Ind., Mrs. Gerald (Geraldine) Feasel of Stroh, Ind., Mrs. David L. (Linda) Aker of Rt. 4, Decatur, Mrs. Ronnie (Pat) Evans of Rt. 2. Celina and Miss Priscilla Hamrick of Wren; two brothers, Wesley Kallenberger of Decatur and John Kallenberger of Willshire. Mrs. Hamrick was a retired employe of Adams County Hospital and attended the Wren United Brethren Church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Zwick Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery.
Times Bulletin, Van Wert County, Ohio; June 14, 1973
Contributed by Karin King
Funeral services for Ardella Hamrick, 38, of Wren, O., widow of James Hamrick, will be held at 1:30 p.m. (Indiana time) Tuesday at the Zwick funeral home, with Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Willshire, O., cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the service. Mrs. Hamrick died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, June 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Scott, O., Jan 22 - Mrs. Maud L. Harmount, 66, died late today at her home here. Surviving are the husband, Jesse Harmount, and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 pm at the Blue Creek Church near Havilland; Rev. Reese and Rev. Millie M. Lawhead of Van Wert officiating with burial in Blue Creek Cemetery. The Didrick Funeral Home of Grover Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Danville, Ind Dec 2 - Charles W. Harris, 76, a rural Danville farmer was killed Wednesday when the truck he was trying to free from a chuck hole back up and crushed him. Coroner Dr. FN Wright said Harris spread a tarpaulin behind the vehicle to help truck driver Stronie Miles, Plainfield get the truck out of the hole. Harris was standing on the tarpaulin and the spinning rear wheels drew him underneath.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, IN; 2 Dec 1954, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., Dec 16 - Rev. William Harvey, aged 83, one of the oldest Methodist ministers in Indiana is dead here. He retired from the ministry some years ago.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 17 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frankton, Ind., Dec 1 - Some time ago John Hays, the town clerk, died and now his widow is an applicant for the office. The council favors the application, but the question of legality has been raised. There are no women clerks of any Indiana towns.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 3 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mendon, Mich., Jan. 27 - Mrs. Nellie Heath, 58, a former resident of this community died at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo Saturday. She had made her home for the past 25 years in Climax Township, Kalamazoo County. Surviving are the husband, Birt Heath; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Huey of Vicksburg and five sisters, Mrs. Amos Huey of Mendon, Mrs. Clarence Jackson of Sturgis, Mrs. Lizzie Blade of Minneapolis, Mrs. Lillie Froin of Vicksburg, and Mrs. Ella Eaton of Kalamazoo. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Olney Funeral Home in this village with Rev. Robert Geiger officiating. Burial will be in the Mendon Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

David S. Hewitt, 76, of 909 E. 11th St., Fowler, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Lafayette. He had been in failing health for five years. Mr. Hewitt farmed in Remington, was in the trucking business in Fowler for 25 years and worked as a general foreman for the state highway in Fowler for eight years. He retired in 1984. He served on the Fowler Town Board for 12 years and was president for eight years. Born May 12, 1919, in Brookston, he attended Gilboa School. He married Marguerite Arnold on Aug. 12, 1947, in Rensselaer. She survives. Mr. Hewitt served as a staff sergeant in the 401st Squadron, 91st Bomber Group, 8th Army Air Corps and was stationed in Bassingborne, England, during World War II. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 57 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he was past commander. He was a member and past Chef De Gare of 40 & 8, a member of Fowler Masonic Lodge since 1946, and Murat Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite and York Rite, all of Indianapolis. Also surviving, are; two sisters, Geneva Smith of Jamestown, N.D., and Sarah McKinney of South Bend; and a brother, Richard Hewitt of Otterbein. He was preceded in death by a brother. Visitation from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Windler Funeral Home, Fowler, with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Service there at 10 a.m. on Friday with Rev. Tom Terrell officiating. Interment at Meadowlake Presbyterian Cemetery, Wolcott. Memorial contributions may be made to Fowler Methodist Church or Heart Fund.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; August 3, 1995, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Kenneth T. "Bud" Hilt, 75, 1920 Iroquois Trail, Lafayette, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1996 in St. Anthony Health Care, where he had been a patient one week. Mr. Hilt, a tool and die journeyman, was retired from the American Phillips Corp. Born July 22, 1921, in Lafayette, he attended Jefferson High School and was a lifelong resident. He married Charlote J. Klaverenga on Aug. 4, 1925, in Frankfort. She survives. Mr. Hilt was a veteran of World War II. Surviving, are: three sons, Gary Hilt of Lafayette, Gene Hilt of Indianapolis and Steven Hilt of Kokomo; two sisters, Lorice Fowler and Nemoa McDaniels, both of Lafayette.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; August 15, 1996, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Joyce A. Hinds, 50, formerly of 105 N. Meadow, Otterbein, died at 11:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 1997 in Home Hospital. She had been in ill health for the past three years. Miss Hinds worked at Purdue University in the School of Industrial Engineering for 30 years. She was the office manager. Born in Lafayette on Dec. 12, 1946, she graduated from Jefferson High School and was a lifelong area resident. She had lived in Otterbein since 1996. Miss Hinds was a member of Schuyler Avenue Wesleyan Church, and her hobby was music. She sang and played piano. Surviving, are: her mother, Virginia Hinds of Lafayette; a brother, Ronald L. Hinds of Otterbein; a niece, Heather Hinds and a nephews, Eric Hinds. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother. Visitation was Monday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Service there on Tuesday with Pastor Tom Schmidt officiating. Interment in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those desiring may contribute in memoriam to Craig Institute for Spinal Research.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; August 21, 1997, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

PERRYSVILLE - Betty Faye Hines, 69, formerly of Perrysville, died at 8:12 p.m. Aug. 28, 1992, at Anderson Community Hospital, Anderson. She was born May 16, 1923, in Montana, the daughter of Leonard F. and Clara Mae Petro Hines. Surviving, are: a half brother, Raymond Hines, Long Beach, Calif.; and a step sister, Lela Meillinger, Terre Haute. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Niccum Cemetery, west of Perrysville, with Paul Kent officiating. Shelby Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements.
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Contributed by Jack Roudebush

JUDYVILLE - Ezra V. Hines, 79, Route 1, Williamsport, died near his home at 1:20 p.m. April 28, 1992. He was born April 4, 1913, at Argyle, Casey County, Ky. He was married to Leota K. Allen, Dec. 23, 1937, at Attica. She preceded in death in 1988. He moved to Warren County in 1924, having lived in Judyville for 50 years. He was a retired bus driver and custodian for Seeger Mmeorial High School. He had previously worked as a farm laborer for several years for Ole Judy. He enjoyed music and at one time played the fiddle in a family band. Surviving, are: a son, Robert E. (Mary) Hines, Judyville; a brother, Ned V. Hines, Mountain Home, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Mazie) Swisher, Pine Village; Mrs. Harold (Mary) Turnpaugh, Hetrick; three grandchildren; and six great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by a son, Dean; two infant sons; two brothers; and a sister. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Revs. Charles B. Anderson and Darrell A. Harris officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery.
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Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Barbara Ann Hinton, 42, a former Fowler resident, died early Thursday, Feb. 2, 1995, in her home at 1720 Marshall Road, Boulder, Colo., apparently of a heart attack. Miss Hinton worked at Capitol Products in Kentland until 1986, when she moved to Boulder. She worked in the probation department at Boulder Justice Center for several years, and she received the State Volunteer of the Year Award, while working there. She was employed at Boulder Community Hospital. Born May 2, 1952, in Lafayette, she graduated from Benton Central High School in 1970 and St. Joseph College in Rensselaer in 1986, with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her hobbies and interests included golf, reading and sports. She was an avid Indiana University fan. Surviving are two sisters Mrs. Patrick (Cindy) Carlson of Oxford and Suzanne Bowman of Covington, and two brothers, David Hinton of St. George, Kan., and Robert Hinton of Boulder, Colo.; 13 nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and nephews. Visitation was at Windler Funeral Home, Fowler, 4-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 1995 with service there at 7 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Mitch Simpson officiated. Her parents, a brother and a sister preceded in death. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; August 1, 1997, p. 4 [dates don't match]
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Cletis R. Hinton, 81, 295 E. Oxford St., Otterbein, died at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 1997 at his home. Born Sept. 5, 1915, he was the son of George B. and Armenta (Caldwell) Hinton. His first marriage was to Mary Price. She preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1992. He later married Marjorie Sheets on May 6, 1994. She survives. Mr. Hinton graduated from Colfax High School in 1932, Indiana State Teachers College in 1936 and received his Master's degree from Purdue in 1949. He was a teacher. He taught in Hamilton, Oterbein, DeMotte, Montmorenci and Lafayette schools, retiring from Sunnyside Jr. High in 1978. He belonged to the National Education Association, served on USS Stanly and USS Osmus during four years in the U. S. Navy, and attended the U. S. Naval Academy, to obtain the rank Ensign. He was a former member of the Otterbein Town Board. After retiring he worked in the food service department in Jefferson High School and retired in 1993. Also surviving, are: a son, Gary R. Hinton of Lafayette; a stepson, Steve Wettschurack and a stepdaughter, Dianne Hands, both of Otterbein; one grandson, Bryan E. Hinton of Lafayette; six stepgrandchildren, and one brother, Charles Hinton of Warren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and six sisters. Visitation was Sunday at Steely Funeral Home, Otterbein. Service there on Monday with Rev. Gary Hall officiating. Interment in Pond Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Visiting Nurse Hospice or Otterbein Public Library.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; May 1, 1997, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Geneva Hinton, 96, of 1555 N. Main St., Frankfort, died at 8:07 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997 in Wesley Manor Health Care Center. Born Feb. 6, 1901, in Jackson Township, Clinton County, she was a homemaker and lived in the Thorntown area most of her life. She moved to Wesley Manor 20 years ago. Surviving, are: two brothers, Cletis Hinton of Otterbein and Charles Hinton of Warren. Service were Saturday in Frankfort.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; February 20, 1997, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

William M. "Bill" Hinton, 43, of 3212 New London Court, Lafayette, died early Saturday, June 4, 1994, in Lafayette. Mr. Hinton worked at Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc., near Dayton. Born March 5, 1951, in Fowler, he graduated from Benton Central High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star. Mr. Hinton enjoyed reading and was an avid fisherman. He was a former member of the American Legion. Surviving, are: two brothers, Robert Hinton of Boulder, Colo., and David Hinton of St. George, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Pat (Cindy) Carlson of Oxford, Barbara Hinton of Boulder, Colo., and Suzanne Bowman of Covington; his grandmother, Lula VanSickle of Lafayette; seven nephews and six nieces. He was preceded in death by sister, Betty Estes. Private graveside services on Wednesday at Fowler Cemetery with Rev. Mitch Simpson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans of Mid-North Indiana. Windler funeral director, Fowler, in charge of arrangements
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; June 9, 1994, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Pearl Louisa (Woodrum) Hipsher, 83, of 1618 N. Vermilion St., Danville, Ill., died at USMC Logan Campus, Danville, Ill. at 6:41 a.m. Monday, April 25, 1994. She had been a patient for two weeks and in ill health for six months. She was born at Crookston, Minn. on January 25, 1911, the daughter of Berkley and Blanche (Davis) Woodrum. She had lived in Warren County most of her life and in Danville for the last four years. Mrs. Hipsher was married October 17, 1935 in Warren Co. to Howard F. Hipsher, who survives. She graduated from West Lebanon High School in 1929 and obtained her B.S. Degree from Indiana State University. She was an elementary teacher and homemaker. She taught at Smith School, Marshfield School and Warren Central School. She attended Central Christian Church in Danville, where she was a member of the Aim-Hi Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Woman's Club of Warren County and a past member of O. E. S. Surviving, with her husband, are: two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Treva) Dale of Naperville, Ill. and Mrs. James (Janet) Malone of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one granddaughter, Anne E. Dale of Naperville and one grandson, Gregory T. Dale of Chicago; two brothers, Earl Woodrum and Harlan Woodrum, both of Danville, Ill.; and two sisters, Neva Allen of Danville and Esther Hurley of Covington. Visitation was Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport. Service there on Wednesday with Rev. Jerry Martin officiating. Interment at West Lebanon Cemetery.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; April 28, 1994, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Kathy Ann (Morlan) Hislope, 47, died at 3:58 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 1997 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Lafayette. She had been a patient for 5 1/2 weeks an in failing health the past eight months. Born Aug. 2, 1949 in Danville, Ill., she was the daughter of Harrell E. and Ellen Catherine (Van Pelt) Morlan, Sr. She lived in West Lebanon a few years and in Williamsport the past 26 years. Her marriage was to Dormas R. Hislope, in Johnsville on Oct. 31, 1966. He survives and is an employee of Tee-Pak in Danville, Ill. Mrs. Hislope was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Attica. Also surviving, are: two sons, Bob Hislope of Trenton, Ill. and Rich Hislope of Williamsport; her father of Cheneyville, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Don (Carol) Springgate of rural West Lafayette; two brothers, Richard L. Morlan of Attica and David W. Morlan of Hoopeston, Ill.; one grandson, Christopher Hislope; and two granddaughters, Kayla Renee and Catherine Amanda Hislope. She was preceded in death by her mother, a brother and a sister. Visitation was Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport. Service there on Wednesday with Rev. Gerald W. Burt officiating. Interment in West Lebanon Cemetery.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; July 31, 1997, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Elizabeth R. "Betty" (Dawson) Meacham Hobaugh, 75, of 2001 Beck Lane, Lafayette, died at St. Elizabeth Medical Center at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 1998. She had been a patient there since July 31 and in ill health since April. Mrs. Hobaugh retired July 27, 1988 as manager of the Sweet Shop at Purdue University, where she worked for 28 years. Born in Benton County on July 27, 1923, she lived in Lafayette since 1957, moving from Otterbein. She married Ramond Meacham in 1950. He preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1982. She married Edward Hobaugh July 6, 1991, in Lafayette. He survives. Mrs. Hobaugh was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, St. Boniface Altar Society and The Grange. She was an avid Purdue fan. Her hobby was going to garage sales. Also surviving, are: a daughter, Linda K. (Gary) Bennett of West Lafayette; seven stepsons, James Meacham, James Hobaugh and Jay Hobaugh, all of Lafayette; William Meacham of Monon, Robert Meacham of Greencastle, Jerome Hobaugh of West Lafayette, and John Hobaugh of Michigantown; two sisters, Evelyn Wright of West Lafayette and Barbara Meadow of Sun City Center, Fla.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren and 27 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Meacham; four brothers, two sisters, and a stepgrandson. Visitation was Thursday at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral Mass on Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Father William Vath officiating. Interment in Asbury Cemetery. Friends may best express sympathy with memorials to American Cancer Society.
Review-Republican, Williamsport, IN; September 3, 1998, p. 4
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Hartford City, Jan. 15 - Paul E. Hoffman, 50, widely known farmer northwest of this city, died at 7 o'clock this morning as the result of a heart attack. Surviving are four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Mary K. Best and Will G. Hoffman of Chicago, Mrs. William Reidy, Mrs. Jacob Schuhmacher, John Hoffmann, Mrs. Minnie Lechein and Joe Hoffmann (sic) of this vicinity. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John's Catholic Church, followed by burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 16, 1940

Connersville, Ind -- Charles E. Jessup, 55, RR 6, Connersville, was crushed to death on his farm near here Thursday. State Police said Jessup was killed when a farm tractor he was operating backed into a small creek and overturned on top of him.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, IN; 5-6-1960
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hortonville, Ind Nov 30 - Samuel Jessup, an old soldier, well known in this county is dead. He died on his birthday and his wife's birthday and his wife gave birth to a child six hours after his death.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 3 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Williamsport, Ind - Joseph Leo Johnson, 22 RR 2, Hawesville, Ky died in Williamsport Hospital today shortly after he was thrown from a car which missed a US 41 curve and hit a culvert near here this morning. The car was driven by Frank McCormick, 34, East Chicago who said a tire blew out as he rounded the curve. McCormick and Charles E. Minge, 33, Hammon, were injured.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, IN; 5-6-1960
Contributed by Karen Zach

Harry F. Kelly, 82, of route 1, Monroeville, a native of Adams County, died at 6 a.m. Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since June 23. He had lived most of his life near Monroeville. He retired in 1957 from International Harvester Co. and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Monroeville. Surviving are his wife, Jessie Dazey Kelly; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Virginia) Chaplin, Fort Wayne; and two stepdaughters, Mrs. George R. McConnell, Goshen, and Mrs. Keith McClure, Elkhart. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Marquart Funeral Home, Monroeville, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 today. Burial will be in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, June 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Bluffton, Jan. 21 - Mrs. Augusta Klickman, 70, died early today at her home two miles east of Vera Cruz after an illness of one week of pneumonia. She was the widow of Ferdinand Klickman. Surviving are two sons, Otto at home, and William of Ohio, and five daughters, Bertha, Augusta, Hulda, Anna and Cora, all at home. She was a member of St. Luke's Evangelical and Reformed Church. Funeral services will be held at the St. Luke's Church at 1:30 pm Wednesday in charge of Rev. H. H. Meckstroth.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 22, 1940

Warsaw, Jan. 20 - Funeral services for Charles Nelson Kyle, 63, who was found dead yesterday of a heart attack in a wood lot on his farm east of Winona Lake, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Wooster U.B. Church near here with Rev. Givens officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery at Pierceton. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mabel Kyle; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Conoway of near Winona Lake and one brother, Ralph Kyle of near Warsaw.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

LaGrange, Jan. 14 - Funeral services for Samuel Large, 76, will be held at Caton Brothers Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev. W. E. Weber, pastor of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 15, 1940

Crown Point, Ind., Nov. 18.- Jacob Lauerman, of St. Johns's, was run down by the fast Monon passenger yesterday and was cut to pieces. He was one of the prominent men of the community until recently, when he began to show signs of mental derangement. Justices Atkkin and Griesel were called to St. John's yesterday as members of a commission to pass upon his mental condition, and soon after Coroner Blannon was summoned to hold an inquest.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 19 November 1897, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. Thomas Franklin Leech, son of David Leech and America Taylor, was born near Flat Rock, Shelby Co, Ind., december 27, 1840. His parents had taken up land there, having come out from Virginia. Th boy was educated at an academy, at Hope, Ind., until he reached the age of twenty, when he went to the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, to attend a course of lectures. The war broke out before he had a diploma, so he enlisted with the 33rd Indiana Infantry at Shelbyville, Ind., and went with his Company into Kentucky. His work naturally fell to caring for the sick, as that was his natural bent, hence he was soon put in hospital service. He had charge of the hospital at Louisville, Ky., for eighteen months. He was granted a furlough to return to the Medical College to continue his course, and during that time he was offered a position in the Mississippi Squadron, U.S.S Peri, so he transferred from the Army service to the Navy. He spent about two years in the Navy, being stationed near Vicksburg, during some of its most perilous days. After he was mustered out, in 1866, he returned to Philadelphia for his diploma and his degree. While his duties kept him off the firing lints, he was during the whole four years and three months of his service ministering to the sick and wounded. Many soldiers has testified through the years to his having saved his life from either wounds or disease during the time of the country's peril. Most of his practice in general surgery was during his residence of 25 years at Crawfordsville, Ind., where he was president of the level of Medical Society form many years, secretary of the Board of health and also on the Indiana State Board of health. He was an organizer for the Grand Army of the Republic, organizing McPherson Post G.A.R. at Crawfordsville in the earliest days of the Grand Army. He moved to Downers Grove, Ill., in April 1899, and has since that time became affiliated with Grove Lodge No. 824. A.F. & A.M. During the latter years his associations with his Comrades and Brothers have been his greatest comfort. He originally united with the Methodist church at Hope, but when he married Mary E. Locke, in 1866, he joined with her in the Presbyterian church. On coming to Downers Grove, they united with the Congregational church, and attended there until two years ago when he put his church letter in the Central Church of Chicago. He is survived by two children, Charles Hugh Leech of Chicago, and Mrs. Alice Mabel Paine of Downers Grove, at whose home he passed away October, 30, 1919. He rests beside his wife at Oak Hill, Crawfordsville Indiana, where he was buried with full masonic Honors on November 7, 1919.
Downers Grove Reporter, Downers Grove, Illinois; Friday, November 7, 1919
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Kendallville, Jan. 23 - Mrs. Janie Johnston Leighley, 72, wife of Ira E. Leighley, died late Saturday at her home here of a spinal disease. She is survived by her husband and one brother, G. F. Johnston of this city. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home, Rev. Edward Antle officiating, with burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Hartford City, Jan. 22 - Mrs. Elspeth Lewis, 63, widow of James Lewis, died last night at her home in Chicago following an illness of diabetes. She is survived by three children, Miss Evelyn Roderick and Clifford and Vernon Roderick of this city. The body is being returned here. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Emmitt F. Lewis, 82, a former resident of Geneva, died at 10:05 a.m. Friday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital He had been resident at the Decatur Community Care Center. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Bloomington, Ill. Mr. Lewis was a former resident of Geneva, San Francisco, and Bloomington. Born in Kentucky on October 14, 1892, he was the son of William and Nancy Tolliver-Lewis, and was married to Mary Esther Rudd, who preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Emmitt Ray Lewis of Los Angeles; four daughters, Mrs. Ivan (Theresa) Bailey of Geneva; Mrs. Donald (Maxine) Wrede of Onega, Ill.; Mrs. Lewis (Juanita) Carlock of Berwyn, Ill.; Mrs. Claude (Mardelle) Bates of Ajo, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. John Morgan of Ashland, Ky.; Mrs. Lanta Whitt of Lexington, Ky.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, with Rev. David Whitteberry officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Blooming-Grove Cemetery, Bloomington.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Saturday, July 12, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Ashley, Jan. 14 - Funeral services for Mrs. Olive M. Lower, 79, of Fairfield Township, who died yesterday of pneumonia at the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder Hospital in Auburn, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Swank Funeral Home here. Rev. Charles Brand will officiate and burial will follow in the Fairfield Center Cemetery. Survivors are on daughter, Mrs. Adah Aikman of Hammond; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Gonser of Ashley, Mrs. Lydia Hewett of Fairfield Township, Mrs. Nancy McEntarfer of Waterloo and Mrs. Ellsworth Hamilton of Auburn and one brother, John Freed of Ashley.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 15, 1940

Goshen, Ind - An elderly Goshen man was killed and an Elkhart County youth was injured Thursday night in a head-on crash on a city street here. The victim was identified as Maurice MacQueen, 66, Goshen. City police said MacQueen was driving on the wrong side of a curve when his car collided with an auto driven by Laurence Shrock, RR 2, Goshen. Police said MacQueen's car clipped off a utility pole in another section of town only a few minutes before the fatal accident.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, IN; 5-6-1960
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ossian, Jan. 20 - Mary Lou McCartney, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. McCartney, died at 8:45 am today at the home of her parents southeast of Zanesville after an illness of one day with pneumonia. Surviving are the parents; three brothers, Forrest, Eugene and Harold, and one sister, Evelyn. The body was removed to the Elzey & Son Funeral Home at Ossian and will be returned Sunday morning to the residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the residence.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Churubusco, Jan. 20 - Phillip Dennis McClain, 81, retired Whitley County farmer, died today after a long illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erlin Budd of Green Township, Noble County. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Martha McClain, one son, Benjamin H. McClain of Churubusco; one daughter; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Virgil Compton of Franklin and Mrs. John McDonald of Kendallville. The body was brought to the Sonday Funeral home here and will be returned Sunday to the Budd residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Blue River Methodist Church with Rev. Russell Humrickhouse officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Word has been reeived here of the death of Elbert L. McClure, 62 years which occurred in Wichita, Kansas after a serious illness lasting about three weeks. Death was due to heart disease. He is survived by the widow, formerly Miss Leota Dougan, daughter of Mrs. Isaac Dougan 1224 Main Street, this city, two sons and one daughter in Kansas. Mr. McClure lived in Richmond a number of years ago being one of the best travelling salesman working for the Adam H. Bartel Company. He was a very active member of the Presbyterian Church while living in this city. n 1890, Mrs. McClure and Robert Maxwell, also a travelling salesman for the Bartel Company left Richmond to locate a wholesale dry goods store in Wichita, Kansas. He remained in this business and did fairly well for a number of years. At the time of his death he was in the insurance business in Wichita. Mrs. McClure's sister, 1224 Main Street, will leave Thursday night for Kansas where she will attend the funeral. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in Kansas.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, IN;12-28-1922
Contributed by Karen Zach

Former Banker at Warsaw Dies
Warsaw, Jan. 20 - Joshua Benton McMurry, 94, Civil War Veteran and first president of the Lake City Bank of Warsaw, died today at Indianapolis where he had lived since his retirement. Mr. McCurry founded the bank in 1973 and served as its president for several years. He left here about 45 years ago. He was a native of Putnam County.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Warsaw, Jan. 19 - Daniel B. Mikesell, 60, of Winona Lake, head of the American Brattice Cloth Company of Warsaw, died early this morning at the Murphy Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was found early last night lying in the snow beside his automobile, parked on the courthouse square. The deceased was a native of Troy, O. He came to Warsaw 14 years ago from Wabash to head the Brattice Cloth Company, manufacturers of mine curtains and air tubings. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Winona Lake Presbyterian Church and of the advisory board of Wayne Township. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Winona Men's Club. Surviving are the widow, Ella; a son, Blaine, at home, and two brothers, Neal Mikesell of Warsaw and H. S. Mikesell of Dallas, Tex. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Winona Lake Presbyterian Church with Dr. Parley E. Zartmann, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 20, 1940

Farm Accident Fatal to Youth
Dies at Sturgis after LaGrange Co. Mishap
LaGrange, Jan. 14 - Funeral services for Dale Miller, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller of two miles southwest of Shipshewana, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Shore Mennonite Church, six miles west of LaGrange. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are his parents, one sister and two brothers. The youth died last night in the Memorial Hospital in Sturgis, Mich., from a skull fracture suffered Thursday evening when the fly wheel of a corn sheller he was using flew in his face. The right side of his head and face were crushed and his right eye was removed at the hospital.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 15, 1940

Van Wert, O., Jan. 20 - Mrs. Harriet Mohr, 75, died following a four-day illness of heart disease this morning at her home in this city. Mrs. Mohr, the widow of Fred Mohr, was a native of Hocking County, O., and before removing to this city resided in Hoaglin Township. Surviving are three sons, Clement, Ivan and Charlie of Van Wert. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 am at the First Evangelical Church, conducted by Rev. P. I. Wilmert. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Angola, Jan. 22 - Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Murchland, 58, who died at her home at Crooked Lake, will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the Weicht Funeral Home here with burial at Monroeville. Surviving are the husband, one brother and two sisters.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Robert W. Nelson, 62, of Fort Wayne, a native of Decatur, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an illness of several months. He had resided in Fort Wayne most of his life. Mr. Nelson was a locomotive engineer for the Norfolk & Western Railroad for 35 years. Surviving are his wife Adeline; one son, Richard D. of Ossian; his mother, Mrs. Vera Ramsey of Fort Wayne; two stepsons, Paul Ramsey of Fort Wayne, and James A. Ramsey of Toledo, O.; and two step-daughters, Mary Jane Hayman of Farmington, Mass., and Jacquelyn Biddle of Toledo. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, and 10 a.m. in St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, with a Rosary service there at 7:30 p.m. today. Entombment will be in Covington Gardens Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Cancer Fund or for Masses.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, June 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Clinton, Ind., Nov 3 - William Nelson, employed in the Bruillette Creek mine, while smoking, dropped a spark from his pipe into a keg containing powder. THe explosion set his clothing on fire and fatally injured him.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 5 November 1897, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Huntington, Jan 19. - Private funeral services for Harvey D. Niles, who died suddenly yesterday, will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the W. R. Briggs Funeral Home, Rev. Burl M. Bechdolt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 20, 1940

Franklin, Ind., Nov 4 -- G.M. Overstreet, Jr., ex-mayor of this city, an invalid for several years is dead. He served during the war in the 7th Indiana and he was a cousin of Congressman Overstreet.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 5 November 1897, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edward A. Pageler, 64, of 222 Oakridge Place, a retired insurance agent, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a brief illness. Mr. Pageler had been hospitalized approximately five weeks. He had resided in Decatur since 1956 and retired three years ago from the Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. Mr. Pageler was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Life Underwriters and the Elks Lodge. Born August 27, 1910 at Fort Wayne, he was the son of John and Bertha Peckham-Pageler, and was united in marriage on June 1, 1934, to the former Kay Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Russell E. of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. David (Sue) Isch of Fort Wayne; Mrs. William (Linda) Bay of route 1, Decatur; and Mrs. Nick (Becky) McDowell of Orlando, Fla., two brothers, Charles of Youngstown, O. and Walter of El Paso, Tex.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Winteregg-Linn & Haggard funeral home, with Rev. James Elliott and Rev. David Jeremiah officiating. Burial will be at Lindenwood cemetery, Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Preferred memorials are to Cancer Research.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, June 12, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Decatur, Jan. 15 - Mrs. Catherine Paillie, 75, widow of the late George Paillie, died early today at the home of a half-brother, Joseph P. Schwartz, four miles east of Berne, after an illness of several months. Surviving are two sons, Jacob of Ridgeville and William of Indianapolis; a brother, Peter Schwartz of Michigan, one sister, Mrs. Joseph Hilty of Adams County; three half-brothers, Jacob P. Schwartz, Sam P. Schwartz and John Schwartz, all of near Berne; three half-sisters, Mrs. Jacob J. Schwartz, Mrs. Christ C. Schwartz and Mrs. Noah Basom, all of near Berne. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 16, 1940

Corunna, Jan. 22 - Funeral services for Karl Pankop, 72, who died yesterday at his home in Fairfield Township, will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Zion Lutheran Church at Fairfield Center with Rev. William Wenger officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery. He was born in Germany but spent most of his life in DeKalb County. Surviving are seven sons and one daughter.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Mrs. Helena S. Petrie, 89, a lifelong resident of Huntington, and mother of Wilbur Petrie of Decatur, died at 12:04 a.m. this morning at Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne. Her husband, Nicholas, preceded in death. Survivors include three sons, Wilbur of Decatur; Robert of Fort Wayne, and John of Lima, O.; one sister, Mrs. Esther Hendricks of Bennettsville, S.C.; two brothers, Julius Schenkel of Toledo, O., and Adolph Schenkel of Huntington; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Merckx-Hart funeral home, Huntington, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope cemetery, Huntington
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, June 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Bedford, Ind., Dec 2 - Theodore Pigg, a young man in the employ of the Consolidated Stone Company was killed at the quarry near this city yesterday by a heavy block of stone falling on him, mashing him almost to a pulp. The unfortunate man leaves a widow, having been married only five months ago.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 3 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sherwood, O., Jan. 20 - Mrs. Lottie Elmina Rank, 75, who came here from Holland, Mich., four years ago, died at 5:30 pm today at her home here. Surviving are two sons, Vayne Rank of Milwaukee and Dallas Rank of Holland and two daughters, Miss Marjorie Rank of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Emil Heyman of Detroit. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 pm at the Moats Funeral Home here with Rev. Anderson and Rev. Brewster officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

RICHARDS, Mrs. Hazel M., 5228 East V. Ave., Vicksburg
Formerly of Schoolcraft
Age 61, passed away Saturday morning at Franklin Community Hospital. Mrs. Richards was born February 23, 1914 at Bobo, Indiana, the daughter of William and Elmina Jackson Hilton and had lived in Vicksburg for the past 17 years, before that in Schoolcraft. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Brethren Church of Bobo, Indiana. On July 14, 1958 she was married to Cecil Richards, who survives. Also surviving: one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Naomi) Richards of Vicksburg; three sons, James Stout of Vicksburg, Jerry Stout of Parkville and John Stout of Vicksburg; four grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Hilton of Mottville; three sisters, Mrs. Iris Harkless, Mrs. Marie Huston and Mrs. Juanita DeBolt, all of Decatur, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Robertson Funeral Home, Schoolcraft, after 7 p.m. Sunday, where the family will meet with friends between 7 & 9 and between 2 & 4 and 7 to 9 on Monday, and where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. William Poole officiating. Burial in Schoolcraft Cemetery.
Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan; June 22, 1975
Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil (Hazel) Hilton-Richards, who died Saturday at Vicksburg, Mich., have been set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. (Indiana time) at the Robertson Funeral Home in Schoolcraft, Mich. She is survived by one daughter and three sons, and is a former resident of Adams County.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, June 23, 1975
Both contributed by Karin King

Evansville, Ind Dec 14 - Caroline Ritter, aged 80 years has just been buried here. She died 10 days ago but made her children promise to keep her body until mortification set in. Mrs. Ritter always feared she would be buried alive, and her children kept their promise. Fully 1,000 people attended the funeral.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 17 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Word was received yesterday by Mrs. D. W. Bolt of 510 Watkins Street of the death of her brother, George Roberts, 80, of Summitville. Mr. Roberts died of a heart attack about noon Monday at the home of a brother, Joseph Roberts, with whom he made his home.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Sister Mary Edista, 73, of the Order of Sisters of Notre Dame, died following a stroke Saturday at Villa Gesu, St. Louis, Mo. Her name was Christina Roehling before entering the sisterhood. She celebrated her golden jubilee as a school teacher last August. Funeral services and burial took place Monday at St. Louis. Survivors include two sisters, Sister Mary Adelheld of St. Louis and Sister Mary Rudolphina of Milwaukee, Wis. and two brothers, Conrad and Frank J. Roehling of this city.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 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 of DeKalb 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.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Mass Arranged
A solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ryder, 81, who died of pneumonia Monday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. Rev. S. Joachim Ryder and Rev. Joseph Ryder, sons of the deceased, will officiate during the mass.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

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

Avilla, Jan. 22 - Henry Schmenck, 78, lifelong resident of this community died tonight at his home east of here after an illness of several weeks of heart disease. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Theresa Schmenck; one son, Herman Schmenck of Avilla, and three daughters, Mrs. Alice Carteaux at home, Mrs. Gertrude Fundenberg of Sweetzer and Mrs. Anna Honer of South Bend. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church here with Rev. Leo Faurote officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Funeral services for Michael Schott, 84, who died early Saturday of pneumonia at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bollenbacher, near Chattanooga, O., will be held Monday, 1 pm, at the Bollenbacher residence. At 2 pm services will be continued at Zion Lutheran Church at Chattanooga, with Rev. Charles Yale in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Schott is survived by two sons, Walter of Hopewell and August of 1211 Taylor Street, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Swanders of Hopewell and Mrs. Bollenbacher; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

George C. Schueler, 78, of Fort Wayne, a former resident of the Preble area, died at 11:35 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He retired in 1964 from Peter Eckrich & Sons, Fort Wayne. Mr. Schueler was a member of the Trinity Suburban Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. He was born in Adams county on Dec. 19, 1896, the son of Jacob and Kathryn Schmidt-Schueler, and was married to the former Ella Bieberich, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Esther Meyer of near Monroeville; Mrs. Eldora Thieme of near Decatur; one son, Melvin of Fort Wayne; one brother, Herman of Friona, Tex.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Trinity Suburban Church, with burial in Concordia Gardens. Friends may call at Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, and after noon Monday at the church. Preferred memorials are to favorite charities.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, June 13, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Lafayette, Oct 23 - Carl C. Schultz is dead at Camp McClellan Anniston, Ala according to word received by his sister, Miss Lola Schultz of Clark's Hill. Carl Schultz left here July 22 with a contingent for Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky and was later transferred to Camp McClellan, whre he had been stationed for the past two months. He was a member of the supply company of the 27th Field Artillery. Mr. Schulz was born March 25, 1895, at CLark's HIll and the greater part of his life was spent there. He is survived by a brother, Floyd Schultz, and two sisters, Lola and Beatrice Schultz. The body will be forwarded to Lark's Hill and burial will be at the West Point Cemetery
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, IN; 10-23-1918, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wawaka, Jan. 20 - Mrs. Ethel Schultz, 35, died of scarlet fever and tonsillitis this morning at her home near Brimfield. Surviving are the husband, Schuyler Schultz, and five children, Raymond, Kenneth, Lulu, Nell and Sandra Kay. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the residence with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Sherwood, O., Jan. 20 - Mrs. Delphina Schwab, 79, died at 4:30 pm today at her home here. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Schwab; one son, J. H. Ebersoll of Mark Center, and three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Haver and Mrs. Edna Gordon of Hicksville and Mrs. Oda Gecowets of Sherwood. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the U.B. Church here with Rev. Pettit officiating. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery. The body is at the Moats Funeral Home and will be returned to the residence Sunday afternoon.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Greenfield, Ind., Dec 9 - Albert Scott, 14 years old, pleaded guilty to the murder of his uncle, Albert C. Scott, before Judge Offutt yesterday and was transferred to the Indiana house of refuge until he is 21 years old. Two months ago the boy struck his uncle on the head with a pump handle with fatal results.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 10 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Harold J. Siebert, 72, of route 5, Celina, O., brother of Roland Siebert of Decatur, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday at his residence. Born April 28, 1903 in Richmond, he was the son of Henry and Anna Willrath-Siebert. He was married to Opal L. Linn Dec. 20, 1930 and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Larry D. of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Gerald H. of Monclova, O.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Weisman of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Eugene (Evelyn) Knopp of Minneapolis; one brother, Roland of Decatur, and six grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Dorothea Schlatter, preceded him in death. Mr. Siebert was a farmer and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Celina, where funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Jay Stratton. Burial will be in Swamp College Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vale-Stein-Lehman Funeral home, Celina, after 2 p.m. Friday. The body will be taken to the church at noon Saturday to lie in state until the time of services. The casket will be closed.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, June 26, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Oaktown, Ind., Dec 7 - Dr. W.B. Grigsby of this place is under arrest for killing Henry Smalley, a tenant. The latter was shot in the neck, dying almost instantly. Grigsby claims he acted in self-defense.
Greencastle Banner/Times, Putnam County; 10 December 1897, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Willard Sproat, aged two years, ten months and twenty-seven days, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sproat, of 1230 Stu?? street, died at 6:15 o'clock this morning, death resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Surviving members of the family include the parents and three sisters. Policeman James Smith is a grandfather of the child. Funeral services will be held at ? o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence, Rev. A. K. Zartman officiating. Interment in Lindenwood cemetery.
Fort Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; March 18, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena M. Stein, 64, who died Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, will be held Tuesday at Reed City, Mich., and burial will be at Paris, Mich. Mrs. Stein resided at 2109 California Avenue. She was a member of the Auxiliary of N.A.L.C. and the Past Presidents' Club of that organization and Royal Neighbors of America. She is survived by her husband, William D. Stein, a city mail carrier; three brothers, Robert Brengenzer of Evart, Mich., J. J. Brengenzer of Paris, Mich., and Rinehart Brengenzer of California. The body may be viewed today at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home. At 3 am Monday it will be sent to Reed City.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Bluffton, Jan. 22 - Mrs. Addie M. Stotlar, 35, of Liberty Township, died today at the Wells County Hospital here. She had been in a serious condition following the birth of a child several days ago. She was born at Upland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fannon. Surviving are the husband, Ora Stotlar; five children, Dorothy, Maxine, Leola, Bonnie Lou and Betty Jane; a sister, Mrs. Herman Ray of Anderson and three brothers, Earl Fannon of Fort Wayne, Herschel Fannon of Liberty Center and Roy Fannon of Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Wednesday at the Liberty Center Methodist Church in charge of Rev. J. W. Clawson and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

North Webster, Jan. 19 - Jacob Stump, 77, died this morning at his home here after an illness of two years. He had resided in North Webster for the past 27 years having moved here from Nappanee. The widow, Eleanor; a sister, Mrs. Chat Fisher and three brothers, Amos Stump of Pierceton, James Stump of Noble County and Samuel Stump of Warsaw survive. Arrangements for the funeral service have not been completed.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 20, 1940

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.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940
Hamilton, Jan. 22 - Funeral services for Verald Teegardin, 33, of Ashley, who committed suicide by drinking poison, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church here with Rev. Shady and Rev. Blachard officiating. Burial will be in Circle Hill Cemetery at Hudson.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 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 (IN); January 21, 1940

Bluffton, Jan. 21 - Janet Louise Thompson, aged 15 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson, died here at 7 am today of bronchitis. The parents, two brothers and a sister survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Monday at the Jahn Funeral Home, in charge of Rev. Evert Baker, and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 22, 1940

Van Wert, O., Jan. 22 - Rev. Fred H. Tormohlen, 76, former pastor of the First Friends Church in this city, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Napoleon, O. He had held pastorates in a number of cities in Ohio and Eastern Indiana and was widely known as an evangelist. Surviving are his widow; three children, Herbert of Portland, Ind., Mrs. John Ayres of Miltonville, Kan., and Mrs. Ed. Gribi of Hanford, Cal. Funeral and burial will be held Wednesday at Napoleon.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 23, 1940

Lawrence, Ind., Nov 2 - The jury in the Rudolph Royce murder case has brought in a verdict, sentencing Royce to the penitentiary for a term of 21 years for the killing of Joseph Ugouski on the 29th of last March, by stabbing him to death on the public highway.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County; 5 November 1897, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rites for Charles Waldman, 75, who died early Saturday at his home, 3701 Winter Street, following a year's illness, will be held Tuesday at 8:30 am at Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home and at 9 am at St. Peter's Church. Rev. John A. Bapst will be in charge and burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. A native of Reading, Pa., Waldman resided in Fort Wayne since the age of 18. For 42 years, he was employed as a boiler maker for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Waldman is survived by two sons, John and Charles; two daughters, Miss Florence Waldman and Mrs. Henry Fox, all of Fort Wayne and four grandchildren. His wife Mary died in December, 1938. The body may be viewed at the mortuary after 10 am today.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

Constantine, Mich., Jan. 20 - Mrs. Clara Emma Walters, 78, a resident of Mottville for the past 30 years, died at her home in that village yesterday after a week of illness. Mrs. Walters was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband, Elias Walters, and one son, Charles, at home. Services will be held at the Mottville Community Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Rev. Otto Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Mottville Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 21, 1940

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

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances S. Watt will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home, 118 South 8th Street. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock or Friday from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon and 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, IN;12-28-1922
Contributed by Karen Zach

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. Mr. West, who was a lifetime resident of his community is survived by a sister, Mrs. Levi Ohmart, with whom he lived and one brother, Joe West, also of Laketon.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 16, 1940

Mrs. Glenn Habegger of Decatur received word recently that her nephew, Wayne Wiederkehr, 13, of Kabala Sierra Leone, Africa died after being bitten by a squirrel. No other details were given in the brief message. He was the son of Reverend and Mrs. Gareth W. Wiederkehr, missionaries in Sierra Leone. Born March 25, 1962, Wayne attended South Adams Elementary school in Berne when his parents were home on furlough. The family returned to Africa in January of 1974. Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Wesley in Africa; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Karen) Patten and Mrs. Leon (Anne) Amstutz, both of Fort Wayne; and the grandparents, Rev. and Mrs .C.H. Wiederkehr, and Mrs. Homer Habegger, all of Berne. Burial was in Africa.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, June 27, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Etta Yahn, 69, a former resident of Adams County, died Thursday, June 19 at the Total Care Nursing Home in Celina, O. A sister, Mrs. Alvena King, lives in Decatur. Mrs. Yahn was born in Celina in 1906 and married to John Yahn, who died in March of 1974. A member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina, she had been employed as an operator and dispatcher at the Celina police department prior to her retirement.
[Buried North Grove Cemetery, Celina, Mercer County, Ohio. She was born Oct. 22, 1906]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Tuesday, June 24, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Bryan, O., Jan. 14 - Funeral services for Mrs. Dora R. Yates, 74, who died at her home here after an illness of one week with pneumonia, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home here with Rev. J. E. Poer officiating. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery near here. Her husband, George Yates survives.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 15, 1940

Gottlieb Yenney, of 169 Montgomery street, died yesterday at 1 o'clock, aged 63 years. The deceased was born in Hamburg, but came to this country in early life. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles Segar and Mrs. Elliott, and a son, and with the latter he made his home for the past few years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Fort Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Nov. 27, 1896
Contributed by Karin King

JEWELER'S WIFE DIES
Mrs. J. H. Young Succumbs After Operation
Mrs. Laura H. Young, wife of Jesse H. Young, prominent Fort Wayne jeweler, died at her home, 805 Wildwood avenue, at 1:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon following an operation. She was in her fifty-fifth year. Mrs. Young was born and reared in this city, and was a member of the First Presbyterian church. She is survived by the husband and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Orr, of this city, and Mrs. R. L. Morgan of Bloomington, Ind. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Robert Little officiating. Burial in the Lindenwood cemetery.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 7, 1921
Contributed by Karin King

Last night occurred the death of Mrs. Leora Young, wife of Amos Young of 15 Archer avenue. The deceased was a sufferer from consumption. The funeral will be Friday morning from the residence.
[Leora Young ~ September 1, 1870 - June 27, 1894]
Fort Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; June 28, 1894
Contributed by Karin King

DEATH OF A CHILD
Mary Young, aged 14 days, died at 10:15 yesterday of congestion of the brain. She was the daughter of Amos Young of Custer avenue. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday from the residence.
[Amos & Leora Young's daughter]
Fort Wayne News & Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, May 23, 1921
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Nancy Young, aged 76 years, died at 11:45 o'clock Sunday night of complications, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Lehman, 2235 Pennsylvania street. She was born in Allen county, Ohio and lived here for the past 15 years. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lehman, at whose home she died, and Mrs. William Lehman, of Van Wert; three sons, William Young, Muncie; Henry and Martin Young, of Fort Wayne; three step-children, Adam and Walter Young of Wells county, and Mrs. John Springer of Fort Wayne. Eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home of the daughter, Wednesday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Burial in the Lindenwood cemetery.
Fort Wayne News & Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, May 23, 1921
Contributed by Karin King

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

Robert Houston Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Young, of Cleveland, O., died Sunday evening. The remains will arrive at noon Tuesday over the Nickel Plate. The funeral services will be held immediately afterwards at Lindenwood cemetery.
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, Nov. 4, 1912
Contributed by Karin King