Wolcott - Leona M. Albin, 82, died Saturday evening in her residence at 3513 N Lanewood, Muncie after an extended illness. Born in Benton County, she lived in Benton and White counties during her childhood and graduated from Wolcott HS in 1927. Mrs. Albin moved to Muncie in 1980 from Henry County where she had lived more than 30 years. She was a member of First Christian Church of Mooreland, Muncie Organ Club, Muncie Career Women's Club and American Association of Retired Persons. There are no immediate survivors Service will be Wednesday in Muncie.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1990, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Centerville - Mrs. Letitia Bartholomew, born in Centerville in 1856, but who has resided in Tipton, for several years, died at the Indiana Christian Hospital in Indianapolis Sunday morning following an operation. Quite a few relatives reside in Wayne County. Funeral services and burial at Centerville Monday afternoon.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

Iris May Baughman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Munson Baughman of east of Auburn, was born in DeKalb county, July 3, 1917, and departed this life August 12, 1918. She leaves to mourn their loss the father, mother, two brothers and one sister. Little May was a great sufferer for the past two months. When the gracious Heavenly Father saw that the physical body was growing weaker day by day. He permitted death to release the immortal from the mortal and little May has gone on before, not to be an angel, as many suppose, but to be God's child, awaiting the come of the loved ones who are left behind to mourn. Funeral Services were held in the Norris Chapel church Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Ferguson, and burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery.
Waterloo Press, DeKalb County, IN; August 22, 1918
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Clinton, Ind., Nov 18 - Antonio Bazzani, 73, of 230 North Ninth Street, died Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Vermillion County hospital here. A native of Italy, he had been a resident of this area 52 years. He was a retired coal miner. Mr. Bazzani was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Victor Lodge 553; the Odd Fellows Unity Lodge 827 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; a daughter, Mabel Alice Certain of RR2, West Terre Haute; a son, Fred of Waveland; five grandchildren and two sisters in Italy. The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Sunday. The funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday with Rev. Richard Smith officiating.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

FORMER ELIZABETH DAILEY DIES AT 84
Word has been received here of the Oct. 3 death of a 1915 Bluffton High School graduate, Mrs. Lloyd (Elizabeth) Beery, 84, who resided at 2445 Roanoke Rd., San Marino, Calif. 91108. Funeral services and burial were in California. A daughter of a former Bluffton dentist, Dr. Lew W. Dailey and his wife, the former Lizzie Rogers, Mrs. Beery and her husband, Lloyd D., who died in March 1979, left Bluffton over 50 years ago. Mrs. Beery was a charter member of Tri-Kappa Sorority. Surviving are two sons, David B. Beery and Lewis Beery, both of California.
[CA Death Index lists birth as 21 Jan 1897, Indiana and death as 4 Oct 1980, Los Angeles]
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; October 14, 1980
Contributed by Karin King

Final Rites Today for Nils Bergner, 85
A native of Sweden, Nils A. Bergner, age 85, passed away in the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn at 12:30 am.m. Friday of a complication of diseases. Mr. Bergner had been ill for nearly a month and entered the hospital in Auburn last Monday. He had resided on the north side of Crooked lake, northwest of Angola, for the past three years. He was born in the Scandanavian country on Feb. 29, 1868 and was a retired laundry owner from Chicago. Mr. Bergner was married to Mrs. May Baughman of Auburn on Jan. 12, 1943, at Sarasota, Fla. Mrs. Bergner survives. Also surviving are a son by a previous marriage, Nils Bergner, Jr., who is serving in the U. S. Army in Germany and a sister, Mrs. Alma McCarron of Kentfield, Calif. A daughter preceded him in death. Mr. Bernger was a member of the Shrine. The body was removed to the Gerig funeral home in Auburn, where final rites were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. (DST) The Rev Joseph Ferguson of near Auburn officiated and burial followed in the Woodlawn cemetery, near Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; April 27, 1953
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Mildred G. Book, Convoy, O., sister of Mrs. Lucile Bodle, Decatur, was killed instantly at 3:52 a.m. Friday at the intersection of W. Ridge Road and U.S. 224 where her car collided with a tractor-trailer outfit driven by William E. Burnette, 43, Massillon, O. Authorities at the Van Wert Post, Ohio Highway Patrol, reported Mrs. Book who was westbound on W. Ridge Road failed to stop for the preferential highway, and hit the fuel tank of the southbound tractor-trailer outfit. Mrs. Book, 57, became the third traffic fatality of the year in Van Wert County. Her grandson, Rocky Lynn Gilbert, 19, route 2, Monroeville, who died of injuries received in a farm tractor-auto accident Aug. 4, was the first fatality of the year in Van Wert County. She was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Convoy, a daughter of Harry W. and Daisy M. Wolfcale, and on April 28, 1934, she married Floyd C. Book, and he died Aug. 4, 1969. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Buddy (Wanda) Gilbert, Monroeville, and Mrs. James (Helen C.) Anderson, Van Wert; a brother, Wilber Wolfcale of Middle Point, O.; three sisters, Mrs. David (Zelpa) Hoaglin and Mrs. Thelma Davis, both of Convoy, and Mrs. Lucile Bodle, Decatur; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two children, a grandson, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Stainfield Funeral Home, Convoy, with Rev. Donald Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Convoy. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, September 6, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Charles Bowmar Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage
Charles E. Bowmar, 75, of 704 East King street, Garrett, and his brother, Maynard Bowmar, 63, of Willard O., both died on Monday and both were employed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mr. Bowmar died at the Garrett Community hospital at 10 p.m. Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage after an illness of several years. He entered the hospital a week ago. His brother in Willard suffered a heart attack Monday morning and was dead on arrival at a Willard hospital. Charles E. Bowmar had resided in Garrett for the past 55 years. He was born Feb. 24, 1888, in Wanatah, Ind., and was the son of John and Ella Bowmar. He retired Dec. 31, 1951, as a B & O passenger train engineer after 49 years of service with the railroad. He and Emma Hiigli of Union Mills, Ind., were married May 5, 1912, at Wellsboro, Ind. Mr. Bowmar was a member of the Methodist church, the Masonic lodge and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at Garrett and the Scottish Rite and Shrine at Fort Wayne. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, Gerald Bowmar of Rt. 1, Garrett and Charles and Lawrence Bowmar, Both of Garrett; two daughters, Mrs. James Habig of south of Auburn and Mrs. Merle Musselman of LaPorte; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward of Haskill, Ind., and Theodore of Michigan City, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Flemming of Chicago and Mrs. Edna Kemp of LaPorte. The body was removed to the McKee funeral home in Garrett where funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Blythe Whealy, pastor of the Garrett Methodist church, will officiate at the services and burial will follow in Union cemetery northwest of Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; June 6, 1963
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Final rites held for Emma Bowmar
Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the McKee Funeral Home for Emma Bowmar, longtime Garrett resident, who died at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, at 9:40 a.m. Thursday. A resident at Golden Years Nursing Home for eight years, she had formerly lived at 704 East King street and was the widow of Charles E. Bowmar, who predeeded her in death in 1963. She was born on Jan. 11, 1890, in Strawn, Ill. to John and Emily Hiigl. She and Mr. Bowmar were married May 5, 1912, and were the parents of three sons and two daughters. One son, Gerald, preceeded her in death. Survivors include, Lawrence, 601 Oakleaf Drive; Charles, 510 East Warfield; Mrs. Merl (Dorothy) Musselman, LaPorte; and Mrs. Doris Habig, Auburn; two brothers, Ernest Hiigli, Union Mills, Ind.; John Hiigli, Ocala, Fl.; three sisters, Miss Martha Hiigli, Union Mills; Mrs. Nathan Marsh, LaPorte; and Mrs. Orin Faris, Clearwater, Fl.; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One great-great-grandchild also survives. She was a member of the Garret United Methodist Church and Rev. Ron Bowman, pastor of the church officiated at the services. Burial was in Christian Union Cemtery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; July 9, 1979
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Auburn - Helen Bowmar, 76, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at 10:30 p.m. in Betz Nursing Home of Auburn. Mrs. Bowmar was a homemaker and a graduate of Garrett High School. She was a member of the Garrett American Legion Auxiliary and the Garrett Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliaries. She was an honorary member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. She was born Oct. 27, 1927, in Jackson, Mich. to Joseph and Dorothy (Wattier) Lesson. She married Charles W. "Babe" Bowmar on Oct 6, 1951, in Garrett. He survivies. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Melinda Bowmar of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Evelyn Butler, and a brother, Joe Lesson. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Thomas Funeral Home, 1277, C.R. 56, Garrett. Lloyd Mealer will officiate. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery of Garrett. Calling will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to the DeKalb County Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to condolencethomas@skyenet.net.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; January 28, 2004
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Mrs. Ella Black Bowmer, wife of John Bowmer, was born in Porter county, Ind., February 4, 1867, and Died December 29 at Haskell, Ind., at the age of 54 years, 10 months and 26 days. Mr. and Mrs. Bowmer were married April 20, 1884, and had 10 children, five sons and five daughters. Mrs. Bowmer leaves four sons and four daughters, John Bowmer, Jr., having died seven years ago, and Ella Maud Bowmer having died six years ago. The husband, three borthers and one sister also survive. The brothers and sister are Irvin Black, of New Haven, Ind.; Ernest Black and Steven Black, of Wanatah, Ind., and Eva Hedges, of Gallon, Mo. Early in life, Mrs. Bowmer united with the Christian church of Wanatah, and later with the Advent Christian church of Union Mills. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Union Mills, Ind. The Rev. I. M. Houser, of the Federated church, officiated. John Sweitzer was the undertaker. Burial was in Union Mills cemetery.
LaPorte Daily Argus, LaPorte County, IN; January 4, 1922
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

William H.L. Brooks, 89 died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday at the family home at 815 Alexandria Pike following an illness of two days. Mr. Brooks was born in Vermont and moved to Anderson from Philadelphia, PA in 1916. He was employed as a toolmaker at Delco-Remy Division until his retirement on July 8, 1945. Mr. Brooks was a member of the FIrst Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Charles Landes and Miss Ruth L. Brooks, both of Anderson; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body was removed in the Sells & Howe Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. AC Marvin, pastor of the First Christian Missional Alliance Church, officiating. Burial in East Maplewood Cemetery.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 13 July 1959, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ambia - Mrs. Cynthia Etta Brougher, 82, of near Ambia, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in Hedrecka Nursing Home at Rossville, Ill., where she had been a patient several years. Born in Benton County, she was a life resident of the community. She was married to Robert Brougher who died 16 years ago. She was a member of Ambia Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Wilson, Talbot and a sister, Mrs. Victor Pierson, Dayton.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Margaret Bundy, 69 years old, is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Norvilla Deck near her. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christian Church of which she was a member. Another daughter, Mrs. Charles Christman lives near Anderson and a son, Clarence C. Bundy resides near here.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lee Odus Byer, 87, route 1, Willshire, O., died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Van Wert County (O.) Hospital, where he had been a patient for eight days. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First Methodist Church, Willshire, O. Born Dec. 13, 1887, in Mercer County, O., he was the son of Franklin and Effie Tague-Byer, and was married on Dec. 16, 1915, to Hazel Owens, who survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Homer (Martha) Koontz, Rockford, O.; one brother, Cloyd, route 1, Willshire; two grandchildren and eight grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, O., with Rev. William Harris officiating. Burial will be in the Willshire Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, September 4, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

The death on Monday of Oscar D. Chase, for years a resident and highly respected business man of Cambridge City, caused a painful shock to his large circle of friends throughout the western part of the county. He had been ta the Reid hospital since the accident he met with at Hagerstown the previous week when he had his leg broken in two places between the knee and ankle. Monday his condition made amputation necessary and operation was performed but death followed soon after. The removal by death of so good a man as was he is a big loss to our community and will be missed. He was a member of Cambridge Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows at Germantown and Red Men of this place. Those surviving are the widow, Viola; two sons, Clarence and Robert; father, John W. Chase, a brother, William and three sisters: Mrs. Ruth Lowery, Mrs. Edna Ohmit and Mrs. Goldie Whorley all of Germantown. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church, Germantown ,Wednesday afternoon. Rev. DL Mile officiating. Interment in cemetery adjoining, Cambridge Lodge No 5, F&AM in charge.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

Robert J. Connors, age 76, of 4412 Magoun Avenue, East Chicago passed away Saturday Jan 11 at St. Catherine Hospital following a sudden illness. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan 16 at 11 a.m. from the Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd with Rev. Russell Baldwin of the United Church of Christ officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call at the chapel from 7-10 p.m. today and 2-5 and 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday. Mr. Connors was a retired employee of the NY Central RR and a resident of East Chicago for the past 40 years.
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; Tuesday, 14 Jan 1969, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sullivan, Nov. 18 - The Carrithers Funeral Home of Sullivan will be in charge of graveside services for Samuel Creager at 10 a.m. Monday at Center Ridge Cemetery here. The widow, Bessie Clugage Creager, formerly of Sullivan survives. Mr. Creager died Friday in Milwaukee, Wis.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Nettie E. Todd Crepps, 95, of 2741 N. Salisbury St, WL, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Westminster Healthcare, West Lafayette. No further information was available.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1990, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Calvin Cromwell, a laborer, was engaged in digging a well at Indianapolis and when 33' down, called to be taken out. He was drawn to the top of the well but fell back dead. He is supposed to have been overcome by damp.
Winchester Journal, Randolph County, IN; 8-20-1890
Contributed by Karen Zach

George Washington Daly, died May 10, 1918 at 8:45 p.m. age 50 years 7 months 1 day. Funeral Monday May 13 at 1 p.m. from late residence, 350 North Noble St. Friends invited. Burial private in Crown Hill Cemetery. Motor Service.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last rites for Mrs. Mamie A. Dinsmore, age 62, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Harry W. Moore Peace chapel. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Mrs. Dinsmore died Monday at her home, 1166 W. 35th Street, after an illness of several months. She had been a resident of Indianapolis many years. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Marie Enlow; four sons, Lowell, Noble, Kenneth and Harold Dinsmore; a brother, L.T. Shirley and three sisters, Mrs. William Deer, Mrs. Frank Caldwell and Mrs. Bessie Miller, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News; Tuesday, 23 July 1940
Contributed by Karen Zach

Columbus - Mrs. Mary Dupree, 83 years old, died here. She was one of the most widely known women in the county and is a persistent church worker. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Strawn of Moberly, Mo.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

William O. Eble, 79, father of Gerald Eble, plant engineer for Charles Pfizer Company, died Thursday at his home in Rockport, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Boulting House Funeral Home in Rockport. Services will be in Sunset Hill cemetery at Rockport. Surviving are the widow, Alice; four other sons, Dale, Max and Stanley of Rockport and John of Weslaco, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. John Shrode of Sheridan, Ill and Robert Shrode of Rockport, Ill and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Dorothy Priest of Newcastle and Mrs. Lois Daugherty of Gary.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Shelburn, Nov. 18 - Funeral services for Jack Ellis, 77, who died Friday night at the Mary Sherman Hospital in Sullivan will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the McHugh Funeral Home in Shelburn. The Rev. JH Harrell will officiate and burial will be in Little Flock cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Alice; two sons, RIchard of Atlanta, Ga and Paul of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Katherine Knowles of Norfolk, Va and Mrs. Jennie Kohler of Chicago; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Final rites for Harry LeRoy (Roy) Faux, 70, 2430 Fletcher St., who died Sunday at his home will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Ambrose Church with the Rev. Frederick Potthoff, pastor, in charge. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery. The body was taken to the Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home where friends are being received.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 26 July 1955
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer - William Cullen Folger, 84, a former Rensselaer resident died at 1 a.m. Sunday in community hospital, Indianapolis. He had been ill for two weeks. Born in Oakland, Ill, he had lived in Indianapolis the past 12 years, but spent most his life in Jasper County. In 1898 he was married to Mary Maria Spriggs. He was a farmer and a road contractor and served for many years as trustee of Barkley township. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving with the widow are four daughters, Mrs. Lester Sparks and Miss Ruth Folger, both of Indianapolis and Mrs. Jack Grant of Joplin, Mo and Mrs. Thomas Marimon of Valparaiso; one son, Garfield of Chicago; one brother, Horace of Gooding, Ida and one sister, Mrs Rose Wright of Brocton, Ill.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Benjamin O. Foltz, 85, of 2022 Hendrix avenue died at 4:50 a.m. this morning. Mr. Foltz, a retired produce man is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eva Stein and Mrs. Betty Meyer of Santa Clara, Calif and Mrs. Thelma Powell of Sara Cruz, Calif; one son, Ray Foltz of Detroit; one brother, Fred C. Foltz of St. Petersburg, Fla; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Frank M. Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home from where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mayme Formes, 84 years old, a lifelong Indianapolis resident, died yesterday at a local nursing home. Mrs. Formes and her late husband, Otto Formes, operated a hardware store on East Washington Street for many years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Dorsey East NY Street Funeral Home, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Von Staden of Monticello; a sister, Mrs. Bena Sinex of Indianapolis, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 June 1962, p. 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wabash, Ind. - James Francis, 20, of near Wolcott, NY, [was] thrown from his auto when it collided with a milk truck on Ind. 113, ten miles south of here Monday. [He] was crushed fatally when the truck overturned on him. The youth's father, Irving Francis was following in another car and witnessed the accident.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 26 July 1955
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marshall Gibbons, 47 years old, died at the Central insane hospital at Indianapolis. The body was brought here for interment.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

A peculiar case of mingled grief and joy was that which occurred to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Griffett of Nashville. In one room of their pleasant home lay their little sick boy, and, in the other, the mother in confinement and almost at the same instant the little boy breathed his last and died, a little girl was born to the mother.
Winchester Journal, Randolph County, IN; 8-20-1890
Contributed by Karen Zach

Madison, Ind., Jan 9 - Injuries to the brain, the most serious of which were on the left side and front of the head, were given by attending physicians today as the cause of William Griffin's death at the King's Daughter's Hospital Tuesday. Griffin, 54 years old, is said to have been struck by Archie Goins, Madison, Dec 20 while the two were employed at the McKim Coal Company in this city. Goins has been arrested and lodged in jail on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Charges were preferred by Archie Glore, Madison, another employee of the coal company. Goins is alleged to have struck Griffin when the two disagreed over a matter pertaining to their work.
Greensburg News, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 9 Jan 1930, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

The body of Martin V. Hail, a Campbellite preacher, who died 20 years ago was taken from its grave at Jeffersonville, for reinternment and was in a most remarkable state of preservation. The form was very little, if any, decayed. The beard had grown to a considerable length. The clothing still possessed a bright color and were not in the least decayed.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, IN; 4-27-1895
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Lee Hamilton who died Monday morning in the Jennings Convalescent Home in Johnson City, Tenn will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Baker Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Forest Crum, pastor of Perkinsville Methodist Church in charge. Burial will be made in the Neese Cemetery at Perkinsville. Friends will be received at the funeral home this evening after 7 o'clock. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Johnson City and had lived for several years with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ronge, RR6, Anderson. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Gibson City, Il. Her husband, Charles Hamilton died in 1949. She is survived by the daughter, a son, Robert, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla; a brother, John Hulse of Fordtown, Tenn and sister, Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, Jonesboro, Tenn.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 26 July 1955
Contributed by Karen Zach

Levi Harshman, a young man about 20 years of age, living near Manson was run over and killed by a special train returning from South Bend. The accident happened about a half a mile from Colfax.
Winchester Journal, Randolph County, IN; 8-20-1890
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion - Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey is dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. WT Bailey in this city after an illness of several months. Mrs. Harvey formerly resided at Kokomo and never recovered from an illness she contracted when she came to this city 18 months ago. The body was taken to Kokomo for burial. She is survived by the husband, Charles Harvey; one daughter, Mrs. Bailey; a son, Oliver, Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee, Mrs. William Hall and Mrs. John Bennett, Kokomo and three brothers, Edward, Ernest and Alfred of Kokomo.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mechanicsburg news -- Several persons from here attended funeral services for Carl Hasket (sic) held Sunday at the Christian Church in Cadiz. Mrs. Lola Lodge spent a few days recently at the home of Basil Muterspaugh during the sickness and death of Mrs. Muterspaugh's father, Carl Hasket. Mrs. Basil Muterspaugh was a daughter of Mr. Haskett and Ora Haskett, here was a brother.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 30 Jan 1954
Contributed by Karen Zach

Randy Heare, 16, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Heare, San Antonio, Tex., and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Heare, Decatur, drowned Monday evening, it was learned today. He was born Sept. 4, 1958, in San Jose, Calif. Survivors include the parents, grandparents, two sisters, Mrs. Kirby (Renee) Black, San Antonio; Robin, at home; two brothers, Rodney and Ronnie, both at home. One brother, Rickey, is deceased. The parents resided in Decatur during the late 1950s. Funeral services will be held in Texas.
[buried Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, August 14, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Deaths - Jane Herd, age 82, widow of John T. Herd, passed away Sunday 6:20 p.m. at the residence, 1233 Union St. Funeral notice later.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11

Deaths - Jane Herd, age 82, widow of John T. Herd, passed away Sunday at 6:20 p.m at the residence at 1233 Union St. Friends may view remains Wednesday from 10 to 12 a.m. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial Crown Hill. Funeral and burial private.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 15 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

John A. Hooker, a well known young man of Indianapolis who had been disappointed in love, swallowed an ounce of carbolic acid and died in great agony.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, IN; 4-27-1895
Contributed by Karen Zach

Francesville - Charles Wallace Howe, 85, of Parkview Haven Retirement Center, Francesville died there Monday. He had been in ill health 18 months. Mr. Howe, a retired farmer and bus driver, drove a bus for the Medaryville school system for 15 years. Born April 15, 1905 in Medaryville, he lived there most of his life. He married Alma Hess Feb 12, 1928 in Monticello. She preceded him in death. His second wife, Beatrice, survives. They were married June 25, 1979 in Jonesboro. Mr. Howe was a member of Medaryville CHristian Church. He formerly served several years as a precinct committeeman for Cass Township in Pulaski County. ALso surviving are two daughters, Betty Hilton of Medaryville and Martha Sue Risner of North Judson; a son, Robert Howe of West Lafayette and a sister, Mabel Hill of Paxton, Ill.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1990, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Deaths - Hueber, William, passed away Saturday 8 p.m. at the home of his mother, Mrs. Kate Hueber, 1115 East Washington St. Friends may call Monday afternoon and evening. Funeral and burial private.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

WELLS NATIVE, JAMES HUNNICUTT, DIES IN DeKALB AIRPLANE CRASH
A resident of Fort Wayne, James Clinton Hunnicutt, 24, died Wednesday in the crash of a single-engine airplane in woods just off the runway at DeKalb County Airport. The plane, piloted by Mark Sherbinsky III, 50, had just taken off for a business trip to Wisconsin when it crashed in heavy fog and burned about 4:45 a.m. Federal Aviation Administration officials were investigating the accident. Born in Wells County, he was a son of Eugene Hunnicutt and Janet E. Thompson Hunnicutt. His marriage to the former Tricia Smith, who survives, took place in Warren March 28, 1987. A 1982 graduate of Huntington North High School, he was employed at Special Trucks Inc. of Fort Wayne. He attended the Jefferson Center United Methodist Church. Survivors, in addition to the wife, include the father, Eugene Hunnicutt, of Uniondale; the other, Janet Hunnicutt of Warren; one sister, Mrs. Janine Shideler of Van Buren; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Thompson, United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hunnicutt of Poneto. Friends may call at the H. Brown and Son Funeral Home in Warren from 1 to 9 p.m. today and prior to services, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Steven Haiflich and Rev. John Abshier will officiate at graveside rites at Gardens of Memory in Marion.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; August 12, 1988
Contributed by Karin King

Herman H. Johnson Jr., 6, of route 2, Geneva, died Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Riley Children's Hospital at Indianapolis. The son of Herman H. and Daisy (Woods) Johnson Sr., the child had been ill about a week. Cause of death was attributed to a heart condition. He was born October 26, 1969 in Portland, Indiana and is survived, along with the parents, by three grandparents, Mrs. Lucy Johnson, route 2, Geneva, Mrs. Kelley Jones, Indianapolis, and Miller Woods of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Elizabeth L., 12; and three brothers, James Earl, 10, William Boyd, 4, and Simon H., 14 months. Funeral services will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Redkey at 10 a.m. Friday, with graveside services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jim Hall Cemetery at Viper, Kentucky. Friends may call at the Downing Funeral Home in Geneva after 3 p.m. Thursday and at the church after 9 a.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, August 14, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

KENNEDY - Mary Veronica, age 6 years, daughter of Patrick and Nellie Kennedy, died Saturday May 11, 1918. The funeral will take place Monday May 12 at 2:30 o'clock at the home, 238 North Rural St. Funeral private on account of contagious disease.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

SISTER DIES
Mrs. Adeline Klingaman, 70, a sister to Edward Kratzer of northeast of Berne and an aunt of Mrs. Ervin Dro of this place, died at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in a Fort Wayne hospital. Mrs. Klingaman had been ailing for three years.
[buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County Historical Museum 1935 Scrapbook, image 22; (Handwritten date: Thursday, Aug. 1, 1935)
Contributed by Karin King

Oscar Lang, 40 years old, 1537 Steele Street No. 3, died early this morning at his home. Police, who were called learned that he had gone home and lay down on his bed and that death occurred a short time later. Coroner C.H . Keever ordered the body sent to an undertaking establishment and will conduct an autopsy this morning. Lang is said to be separated from his wife and lived at the Steele Street address with his father, E.E. Lang.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 3 Dec 1930, p. 2
Funeral services for Oscar Lang, 40 years old, 1537 Steele Street, who died suddenly at his home early yesterday morning will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the J.C. Wilson undertaking establishment, 1230 Prospect Street. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery. Mr. Lang died shortly after returning to his home. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ida Lang; two sons, Jack Lang and Junior Lang; his father, Elmer E. Lang and a brother, Ernest E. Lang.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 4 Dec 1930, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ida M. Lawrence, 94, died at 2:05 p.m. Sunday in George Ade memorial hospital after undergoing surgery about 10 days ago. Mrs. Lawrence who made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Hess, was able to be around the house and attend church until just a few weeks ago. Born in Brook, she resided in the community her entire life. She was a member of the Brook Methodist Church and charter member of the Carnation Club and the Book Study Club. In 1885 she married John F. Lawrence who died in 1947. Surviving are three sons, Roy, Donald and Harry all of Book; and two daughters, Mrs. Hess and Mrs. Walter Sell of Brook; 8 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. Shields White officiating and burial in Riverside cemetery.
Brook Reporter, Newton County, IN; Thursday, 14 Dec 1961, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Walter J. Lawrentz, 65, Jeffersonville was killed Sunday in a collision on US 42 near Warsaw, Kentucky.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Lucille Liter, 52, Pleasant, Ind., mother of James Liter, route 6, Decatur, died Monday afternoon in her home. Survivors include her husband, Willard Liter; one son, James Liter, route 6, Decatur; two daughters, Mrs. Logan (Rose) Fugate and Mrs. Howard (Juanita) Webb; 10 grandsons, several sisters and brothers, and her mother. One daughter is deceased. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Salem Christian Church, Pleasant, and friends may call at the McNeelan & Smith Funeral Home, Pleasant, after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
[Buried Salem Cemetery, Cross Plains, Ripley County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, August 19, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Aurora - Edward L. Malbarger, 53 years old, a traveling salesman, is dead at his home of heart disease. Mr. Malbarger was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Malbarger, early settlers of this city.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Earl Martin, one of the founders and organizers of the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., of this city, died suddenly in an Olean, New York hotel last night. Mr. Martin formerly lived in Huntington and at present had his office in Indianapolis, being production manager of the Mid-West creameries, operated by the Indiana Farm Bureau.

EARL MARTIN IS TAKEN BY DEATH - Former President of Cloverleaf Creameries Dies Suddenly
Earl Martin, 58, one of the founders and a former president of the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., of this city, died last night in a hotel at Olean, New York. Mr. Martin was production manager for the Mid-West Creameries, operated by the Indiana state farm bureau and was in the east attending to business for the company. His office was in Indianapolis. Word of his death was received here this morning by friends and former business associates. He died during the night, presumably from a heart attack. He was accompanied to Olean by Edison Elbridge, of Chicago. In 1915 Mr. Martin and W. A. Klepper of this city organized the Martin-Klepper Creamery company in this city, the name being changed to the Cloverleaf Creameries, Inc., in 1920, when a merger of the Decatur, Huntington and Bluffton plants was made. Mr. Martin was not associated with the local creamery concern. About five years ago Mr. Martin accepted a position with the Indiana Farm Bureau and was manager of the several creameries operated by this association. He formerly lived in Huntington, but recently maintained his home at Lake Wawasee. He is survived by his wife. The body will be taken to Wawasee. Funeral arrangements were not learned here this afternoon.
Adams County Historical Museum 1935 Scrapbook, image 22; (Handwritten date: July 10, 1935)
Contributed by Karin King

In Memory of my mother, Mrs. Mary Martji, who passed to the great beyond March 29, 1925. Mrs. Ethel Grover and Family, 5172 Linden Ave, N. Long Beach, Calif.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles Edward Mayhew, 17 years old, died early yesterday afternoon at his home, 1227 Glen Arm road. A senior in Ben Davis HS, he became ill early in August and his illness prevented his returning to school. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Mt. Olive ME Church. Burial in Flora Park Cemetery. Young Mayhew was a member of the Mt. Olive church. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Mayhew; two sisters, Miss Sarah LaVerne Mayew and Mrs. Ruth Harndon and a brother, Herman Mayhew, all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 4 Dec 1930, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

John McClain, 74 years old, prominent farmer living near Frankfort, died yesterday morning at his home, according to word received by relatives in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Bethel Church near Frankfort. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery near Kirklin. Survivors are two sons, Virgil McClain of Anderson and Floyd McClain of Frankfort, and a sister, Mrs. Dora Bradley of Logansport.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 4 Dec 1930, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Milton A. McKinley, 62 died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in Community Hospital at Toms River, NJ. He had been in failing health nine months. He was born Dec 9, 1927 in Lafayette and graduated from Jefferson HS in 1945. Mr. McKinley was a Navy veteran where he was a flight engineer. He was a business owner in New Jersey and a former member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Lafayette. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth McKinley of Lafayette and brother, Gordon K. McKinley of New Port Richey, Fla.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1990, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Two daughters of Samuel McLeery of Columbus, Ind were driving in a single buggy when the horse took fright, running down a hill and dashing the buggy to pieces. The young ladies were thrown out and fatally injured.
Winchester Journal, Randolph County, IN; 8-20-1890
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frank Milholland, age 61, 3626 E. North street, died Monday afternoon at City Hospital after an illness of 8 months. A native of Steilesville, Mr. Millholland had lived in Indianapolis 30 years. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Eva Mason and Mrs. Pauline Crow, Indianapolis. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Montgomery Funeral Home. Burial will be at Danville.
Indianapolis News; Tuesday, 23 July 1940
Contributed by Karen Zach

Arthur Miller, 73, Mauckport, injured Dec 13 in a two-car crash on Ind. 135 seven miles south of Corydon, died Sunday at Corydon.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

William R. Mitchell, 79, Muncie, father of Mrs. Lee (Patricia) Hoopingarner of Decatur, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at his 2000 Petty Road home following a lingering illness. Born on May 31, 1896 in Chicago, Mr. Mitchell had lived in Muncie since 1927. He was a retired 25-year employee of the Muncie Newspapers, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Zelia; one daughter, Mrs. Hoopingarner; and three grandchildren, Mrs. Mark (Sherre) Hoopingarner-Arnold, Pasadena, Texas, and Mike and Tom Hoopingarner of Decatur. Memorial services will be held at 21 p.m. Saturday at the Muncie First Universal Unitarian Church, where Mr. Mitchell was a member. Meeks Mortuary of Muncie is in charge of arrangements and cremation. There will be no calling hours.
[according to death cert he was cremated, no cemetery listed. Died in Delaware County, IN]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, August 25, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Wheatfield - Eli Mize, 66, a farmer in this community, died at 3 a.m. Monday in Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso where he had undergone surgery after a short illness. Born at Seymour, Tenn., he had lived in this community 45 years and was a member of the Methodist Church at Tefft. He was married in 1915 to Bertha Mikels of Knoxville, Tenn., who died in 1951. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Marian Neyer, Chicago Heights; Mrs. Mabel Johnstone, East Chicago; Mrs. Lois Ricker, Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Elsie Jefferson, Wheatfield and two sons, Eli Jr. in military service in Japan and John at home.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Columbus - Arthur Monroe, 74 years old, died after six weeks' illness with blood poisoning. He is survived by the widow and one daughter.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Miss Myrtle E. Morgan, 84 years old, of 1521 South Eleventh Street, who died Thursday afternoon will be at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Farmersburg Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Holdskom will officiate and burial will be in West Lawn cemetery, Farmersburg. Members of the OES will be in charge of graveside rites. DeBaun Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Pearl Mulbarger, beloved wife of Harry Francisx Mulbarger, died at her home, 1737 St. Paul St Sunday May 12. Interment Jerico, Ind. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday May 13 4 p.m. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

William H. Murphy, beloved son of William F. and Anna (Reimer) Murphy died at the residence of his parents, 260 Caven St, Saturday May 11 at the residence Monday afternoon May 13 at 2 o'clock. Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wilkinson - Basil Muterspaugh, 65, who resided south of Mechanicsburg died at his home Tuesday morning. Born May14, 1895, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Muterspaugh and was reared in the Mechanicsburg community. He had been employed by the state highway department in the Anderson district for 24 years prior to retirement and was a member of the Mechanicsburg Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his widow, Nora; four sons, Curstis, Shirley, Carl, Middleton; Charles, Anderson and Robert at home; four sisters, Mrs. Fern Kirkpatrick, Shirley; Mrs. May Drescher, Indianapolis; Mrs. Dorothy Butcher, Shirley and Mrs. Cecil Muncy, Anderson; two half brothers, Andy and Lee Moore, Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Condo and Son Funeral Home and will be removed to the Muterspaugh home where friends will be received after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Services will be at the Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg Thursday at 1 p.m. and burial will be in Mechanisburg Cemetery where the Mechanisburg Masonic Lodge will conduct graveside rites.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; Tuesday, 14 Jun 1960, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Roscoe F. Muterspaugh, 60, died this morning at his home, 2302 Martindale Ave after a lingering illness. He was born in Henry County near Mechanicsburg, and had spent most of his life in Middletown. Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. The body was taken to the Elbert C. Frazee Funeral Home at Middletown where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. Robert Ellis of the Goodwin Memorial Nazarene Church of Anderson. Burial will be at Mchanicsburg. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 13 July 1959, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas W. Muterspaugh, 64, 2302 Martindale Ave, died at 12:10 a.m. today in Logansport hospital after an illness of several weeks. He was born in Henry County near Cadiz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Muterspaugh and had lived near Middletown several years. He was a farmer for a few years and worked over 25 years at the Nicholson File company. Mr. Muterspaugh was a member of the Markleville Brotherhood. The body was taken to the Valorous C. Rector Funeral Home in Markleville and will be returned to the family home Wednesday morning where friends will be received. Fneral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in Middletown with Rev. CE Lykens of Fort Wayne in charge. Burial will follow in the Mechanicsburg cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Ruth; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Rector, RR 1, Middletown; Mrs. Grace Faidley (?) of Loisiana, Mrs. Joann Ashby, Anderson and Miss Evelyn Muterspaugh at home; three sons, Emerson of Pendelton; Earl, with the US Army near Chicago and Everett at home; 9 grandchildren; one brother, Roscoe F. Muterspaugh, Middletown and three cousins.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 26 July 1955
Contributed by Karen Zach

Middleton - Mrs. Viola Hester Muterspaugh, 94, 429 N. Eight St, died Monday at her residence. Her husband, Raymond died in 1940. Born in Henry County, she retired as a secretary to Anderson attorney, Dan Quickel, after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Middletown Sixth Street Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted today at the Ballard & Shirley Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Campbell officiating. Burial was in Miller Cemetery.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; Wednesday, 25 May 1977, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis - Ocal V. Mutterspaugh, 63, 2810 S. High School Rid, Indianapolis, died Friday evening at St. Vincent's Hospital here. He was born in Henry County near New Castle and had been a public school teacher for 43 years. He had taught printing in Washington HS, Indianapolis for 38 years. Mr. Mutterspaugh was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and a member of the Centre, Ind Masonic Lodge. Survivors include te widow, Alice E. Mutterspaugh; one daughter, Mrs. Helen G. Walker, Athens, Texas and one grandchildren. The body was taken to the FLanner and Buchannan Fall Creek Mortuary in Indianapolis where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Mortuary. Burial in Washington Park Cemetery.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; Saturday, 11 May 1957
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion -- Mrs. Della Myers, 55 years old, one of the most widely known residents of Jefferson township is dead after an extended illness dating from March 29, 1922 when the body of her husband, A.L. Myers was found in a lot at Everett, Mich. Myers was killed during the night and the mystery of his death was never cleared. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Scott Graham of near Gas City, Clinton Nixon of St. Louis and Miss Jeanette Myers of Lansing, Mich. She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Township.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Margaret Nelp, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Barbara McQuat, in Southport Sunday May 12 at 2:45 p.m. Funeral Wednesday May 15 at 10 a.m. at the residence. Burial private.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Stella Patterson, 43 years old, a resident of Indianapolis for about 20 years, died yesterday at her home, 2435 Station street. She was born and reared in Millville. Funeral services and burial will be held in Millville either tomorrow or Saturday. Mrs. Patterson had been ill about 3 weeks. Survivors are the husband, Hollis C. Patterson, proprietor of a billiard hall on Station street; her mother, Mrs. Eliza Batchfield of Millsville and three sisters.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 4 Dec 1930, p. 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Camden - Mrs. Emma E. Porter, 80, of Camden, died in the Goodwill Nursing Home here at 11 p.m. Sunday. She had been in failing health several months and in the nursing home several weeks. Born in Jackson township, she was a life resident of this community. She was married in 1891 to Frank W. Porter who died in 1939. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Lee, Camden, and Mrs. Mabel Wright, Logansport and a sister, Mrs. Effie Wyatt, Camden.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, April 22 - Mrs. Lulie Monroe Power, editor and proprietor to the Ironclad Age, the only athletic paper published in the country, died at her home in this city.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, IN; 4-27-1895
Contributed by Karen Zach

Medaryville - Mrs. Effie (Pike) Querry, 69, Medaryville, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette where she had been admitted three hours earlier. She had been ill three months. Born at Ottawa, Ill., she was married in 1906 to Guilford Querry who died in 1935. She was a member of the Medaryville Methodist Church and OES No 310. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Stevens, Winamac, and Mrs. Joseph Watson, Hessville; three sons, Lloyd of Monon, Harry of Francesville and Dr. Ralph Querry of Fowler; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Stone, Monon and Mrs. Byron Roberts, Las Vegas, NM and two brothers, George Pike, Hoopeston, Ill., and Harry Pike, Francesville.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Nell Quiett died at her home, 1127 North 10th Street at 8:15 a.m. She had worked at Alden's Dept. Store for over 20 years as a sales clerk. Miss Quiett was a member of St. Ann's Church and Altar Society. Surviving are five sisters, Miss Josephine Quiett, Miss Edna Quiett, Mrs. Madge Peters, and Mrs. Myrtle Hadley all of Terre Haute, Mrs. May Osborn of Wilmington, Dela. and several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Frank M. Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home from where services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Requiem high mass will follow at St. Ann's at 9 a.m. with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mable Criss Richey, 77, 1541 South 13th Street, died at 1:55 o'clock Saturday morning at St. Anthony Hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Wolfe; one son, Richard Criss; one brother, Harry Cass; one half sister, Mrs. Grace Boes, three half brothers, Dewey and Herbert Flowers, all of Terre Haute and Hugh Flowers of Cincinnati, O; six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Callahan Funeral Home where services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. Forrest Adams officiating. Burial will be made in Grandview cemetery. Friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Gladys Roberts, 514 South 13th and one-half street died Friday morning at St. Anthony Hospital. Surviving are the husband, Floyd; a sister, Mrs. Cassie Farrow of Dowagiac, Mich; a brother, Paul Curtis of Chicago; and a nice. Service arrangements are pending at the Bell and Bracken Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, IN; Sunday, 19 Nov 1961, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frank Rummel died Tuesday evening at his home in East Cambridge, after an illness of five days with pneumonia. He was the son of Felix and Mary Rummel was born in East Germantown July 14, 1864; but has resided here most of his life. Those surviving are the widow, three children, Frank Rummel of Indianapolis; Mrs. Mildred Clifton and Mrs. Dorothy Paul of Muncie; one brother, George Rummel of Richmond. The deceased was a member of Wayne Lodge of Odd Fellows, Hormah Encampment, Osage Tribe of Red Men of Cambridge City. Funeral services will be held Friday 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, East Germantown, Rev. DL Miley in charge. Burial in Adjacent cemetery.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

FORREST A. RUPRIGHT, 73, of Allen County died yesterday at Lutheran Hospital. The Wells County native had lived in Allen County 43 years. He was a World War II Army veteran. He retired as a lead operator for General Electric after 40 years in 1982. Surviving are his wife, Harriett L.; son George A. of Ossian; daughters Antoinette L. Sorg of Fort Wayne and Susan K. Carmin of Monroeville; and nine grandchildren. Services are 9:30 a.m. Monday at Elzey & Haggard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, and at 10 a.m. in St. Therese Catholic Church. Calling at the funeral home is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, with a wake service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery. Preferred memorials are Masses at the church or gifts to the Allen County Cancer Society or Allen County Heart Association.
[buried Saint Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery, Yoder, Allen County, Indiana]
Published in the Fort Wayne, IN newspapers on Jan. 16, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Norman Schrombeck, 27, North Judson, injured Dec 20 in a car-train collision near Valparaiso died Saturday night in Valparaiso.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary S. Schumm, 89, widow of William J. Schumm and sister of Phil Sauer, Decatur, died Saturday at 10:10 a.m. at Crows Haven Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. She had been a patient there the past four months and had been in ill health four years. Mrs. Schumm came to the United States in 1895 and resided on the same route 1, Willshire, farm for 73 years until moving to Fort Wayne seven years ago, she has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Koehlinger of Fort Wayne, for the past four years. A housewife, Mrs. Schumm was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Schumm, O., and a member of the Ladies Aid. She was born on April 5, 1886 in Germany to John and Anna Meisinger-Sauer, and was married on April 9, 1917 to William J. Schumm, who died in 1967. Survivors include two daughters, Elsie Schumm, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Walter (Irma) Koehlinger, Fort Wayne, and one son, Milton, Van Wert, O.; two brothers, Phil Sauer, Decatur, and Louis Sauer, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the Zwick Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. (Indiana time) at the Zion Lutheran Church in Schumm, O. with Rev. Robert Schuler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, August 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Bertha Sims, 39, Kokomo, injured one week ago while crossing US 31 near Bunker Hill Air Force base, died Sunday.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. A. S. Stalter, formerly Lucille Butler, died Saturday night at Corpus Christi, Texas. She has been in poor health for several years. She was born in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School. She is a charter member of Psi Iota Xi. Her husband Alan, a former employee of the Decatur Democrat, preceded her in death in 1965. She is survived by one son, William, of Corpus Christi; two granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Donald Hunsicker of Stuart, Florida, and Mrs. Forest Vail of North Webster, Indiana; and one brother, Richard B. Butler of Lansing, Michigan. Memorial services were held at the First Christian Church in Corpus Christi today. Graveside services will be held in Dallas at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
[buried Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, TX]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, August 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

HARRY RICHARD STEELE, 78, of Palos Heights, Ill., died Sunday at his home. Born in Ohio City, he retired in 1991 from Dailey Southtown Newspaper after 29 years. He also had worked the the Kankakee Daily Journal. His wife, Milda, died in 1988. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Ehrler of East Dubuque, Ill., and Patrice Heilbrunn of Chicago; three sons, Michael of Yuma, Ariz., Douglas of Arlington Heights, Ill., and Gregory of Gurnee, Ill.; two sisters, Lucile Stoppenhagen of Ossian, Ind., and Emma Etzler of Convoy; three brothers, Wilbert of Decatur, Ind., Al of New Haven, Ind., and Lorenz of Ohio City; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tinley Park, Ill., with calling an hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hirsch Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, Tinley Park. Burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Tinley Park.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN); Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Contributed by Karin King

MRS. G. W. STEELE TAKEN BY DEATH - Wife of Major Steele Dies At Home of Daughter in Indianapolis
Mrs. Marietta Swayzee Steele, widow of the late Maj. George W. Steele, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Meta Steele Owen, in Indianapolis. Death was caused from heart trouble and followed an illness of several years. The body is being returned to Marion for burial. Mrs. Steele was born in Marion, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Swayzee, and for more than 80 years she has been closely identified with the social and political life of Grant county and of the nation. As the wife of Maj. Steele a great part of her life was spent in western army posts where her husband was stationed, and in Washington where he represented the 11th Indiana district as congressman for more that 20 years. Mrs. Steele is survived by her daughter, at whose home she died; one son, Capt. George W. Steele, naval attache at the United States embassy in Paris; two brothers, Frank Swayzee, Washington D. C., and Mark Swayzee, Los Angeles, and one granddaughter. Mrs. Steele was known by many in Bluffton. Wells county was in the eleventh district during a portion of the time Major Steele was congressman from the district.
[buried Estates of Serenity , Marion, Grant County, Indiana]
Evening News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Jan. 13, 1931
Contributed by Karin King

SISTER OF OSSIAN RESIDENTS, MILDA STEELE DIES IN ILLINOIS
Sister of two Ossian residents, Milda Steele, 62, Palos Heights, Ill., died Wednesday in Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. A native of Allen County, she is survived by her husband, Harry R., two daughters, three sons, and 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters, including Eldora Schuela of Ossian, and six brothers, including Adelbert Rekeweg of Ossian and Edgar and Ernst Rekeweg, both of Decatur. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, Ill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hirsch Memorial Chapel in Tinley Park. Preferred are memorials to the American Cancer Society.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Friday, August 12, 1988
Contributed by Karin King

A little son of Mrs. Hattie Steele was killed at Marion yesterday by the explosion of a lamp. Her husband was killed by a Clover Leaf freight a year ago and a damage suit against the road was decided against her only Saturday.
[Wallace Steele (1894-1902) son of Richard Earl Steele & Hettie H. Johnston; buried Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant County, Indiana] Evening News, Wells County, Indiana; June 10, 1902
Contributed by Karin King

Last rites for Mrs. Mary Stock, age 80, who died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Werner, 721 Weghorst street will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the GH Hermann Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of which she was a member. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. Stock was ill three months. A native of Germany, Mrs. Stock was an Indianapolis resident more than 50 years, and was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the Sacred Heart church. Besides the daughter, two grandchildren survive.
Indianapolis News; Tuesday, 23 July 1940
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Clara B. Stuart, 91 years old, died yesterday at the home of a son, Howard Stuart, 10722 East Washington Street. A lifelong Hancock County resident, she was a member of the Cumberland Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star and White Shrine of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Hendryx & Fields Cumberland Chapel, with burial in Washington Park East Cemetery. Survivors include son, William R. Stuart of Glen View, Ill; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 June 1962, p. 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Hill Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, Mich., for Mrs. Maude M. Parr-Teeter, 83, widow of William Teeter, who died in a nursing home in Flint, Mich., on August 20. She was born in Blue Creek Township, Adams County, and was the daughter of Bert and Rosetta Parr. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Esther Huschke and Mrs. Marna Haley, both of Michigan, and Mrs. Garnet Bates, Wilmington, Delaware; two sons, Noble Teeter, of Michigan and Donald of Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Hulda Farlow, Mrs. Lola Riesen and Mrs. Dessie Sauder, all of Berne; three brothers, Louie and Dale Parr, both of Geneva; Merle of Florida, and 21 grandchildren. Burial was in Crestwood Cemetery, Grand Blanc.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, August 26, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Marion - Mrs. Emily Thomas, 89 years old, is dead at her home in Swayzee. She is survived by two sons, Shively of Swayzee and Wesley of Salem, Ore and a daughter, Mrs. Olive Hatfield with whom she resided.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion - Richard A. Thomas, 67 years old is dead from the effects of a stroke of paralysis sustained several months ago. He is survived by a brother William of Louisville, Ky., and the body will be taken there for burial.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Harry D. Tope, 75, of route 2, Ohio City, O., one-fourth of a mile north of Wren, O., on road 49, died at 2:30 a.m. (Ohio time) today at the Van Wert county hospital, where he had been a patient six days. He was employed at the Schafer Co. in Decatur for nearly 50 years. Mr. Tope was a member of the Wren United Methodist Church. Born in Willshire township, Van Wert county, on March 6, 1900, he was a son of William V. and Christina Viola Snyder-Tope, and was never married. Mr. Tope lived his entire life on the same farm. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Cloe Tope, with whom he made his home; Mrs. Helen Tope of Glenwood, and two nephews and one niece. Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will e held at 1 p.m. (Ohio time) Monday at the Zwick funeral home, with Rev. Wilbur Stivers officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. (Ohio time) Sunday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, April 12, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Delphi - Mrs. Bertha C. Treida, 72, wife of Grover Treida, died in the family home on Rt 1 at 10:35 p.m. Sunday after an illness of several months. Born at Scipion, she was married in 1914 and was a member of the Delphi Methodist Church. She had lived in this community ever since her marriage. Surviving with the husband are a son, George of Kokomo; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Dow, Delphi Rt 1, two brothers, Jess and George Randall, both of Indianapolis and a sister, Mrs. Russell Craig, R2.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kentland - Forrest W. Troup, 43, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Home Hospital, Lafayette following several months' illness. Born in Newton County, he was married in 1933 to Bernice Hagan. He was a farmer and lived all his life in this community. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, OES and Kentland Rotary. Surviving with the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Knochel of Kentland and Mrs. Keith Alberts of Goodland; four brothers, Loyd of Dyer, Frank of Chicago, True of Lafayette and Harvey of Goodland; four sisters, Mrs. Elmer Whaley and Mrs. Earl Pence both of Brook, Mrs. Cecil Whaley and Mrs. Hazel Littlejohn of Kentland.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Monday, 24 Dec 1956, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mattie Tumbleson, 86, Wren, O., died at 7 p.m. Friday at Smith & Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, O., where she had resided the past 10 years. Mrs. Tumbleson was born July 7, 1889 to John and Amanda Harker-Gephart, and was married to Curtis S. Tumbleson, who passed away August 5, 1941. A housewife and a telephone operator at Wren for 24 years prior to her retirement in 1952, she was a leader of the Wren Community Mission Youth Band for 24 years. Surviving are two sons; Jesse A. Tumbleson of route 1, Ohio City, O.; F.H. (Red) Tumbleson, Wren; one daughter, Mrs. Welmer (Esta) Harmon of Wren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Gladys) Drake of Decatur, Mrs. Bryan (Ireta) Myers of Wren, and Mrs. Arthur (Lucille) Lillich of Fort Wayne; four brothers, Edward Gephart of Fort Wayne, Basil Gephart of Willshire, Owen Gephart of Ohio City and Forest Gephart of Los Angeles; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. (12 p.m. Ohio time) Monday at Zwick Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Markel and Rev. William Stivers in charge. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock (7 Ohio time) tonight.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, August 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Xavier Vaugier died this morning at 8 o'clock, at 12 Sturgis street, aged eighty-two years. Funeral will take place Monday, from the Cathedral, at 9 o'clock. Friends are invited without further notice. Mrs. Vaugier is the wife of the late Xavier Vaugier, the old French soldier, who died in this city a few months ago.
[Buried Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN]
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, April 27, 1899
Contributed by Karin King

Lewisville - P. S. Vickery, age 76 died Sunday at his home in Lewisville. He was born here and has resided in Henry County all his life. The widow, Minnie Vickery and other relatives survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Ebenezer Church. Burial in Lewisville cemetery.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Walsh, age 71 years, died Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morse on east Front street after a prolonged illness. Surviving are six daughters: Mrs. Mary Morse, Mrs. Edna Farmer of Cambridge City; Mrs. Edward Brown of Straughn; Mrs. Anna Bean of Oklahoma; Mrs. Lilly Combs of Bradford, Ill; Mrs. Lucile Howard of Indianapolis; 3 sons, Edward Walsh of Pershing; Frank Walsh of Lawrenceburg; Wm. Walsh of Greencastle and one sister, Etta Goodard of Greencastle. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and burial at Greencastle, Indiana.
Cambridge City Tribune, Wayne County, IN; 3-21-1929
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elwood - Mrs. Effie E. Wardwell, 90, 217 North Street died about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Wardwell was born June 13, 1870 in Grant County and was the daughter of George W. and Permelia Leisure. She married Theodore Wardwell in 1896. Her husband died in 1943. Mrs. Wardwell who had spent most of her life in Elwood was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kay Bradley, Elwood; two sons, Murval Wardwell, Orester and Donald Wardwell, LaFontain; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body was taken tot he Copner and Fesler Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; Tuesday, 14 Jun 1960, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lawrenceburg - Mrs. Margaret J. Weber, 77 years old, wife of Frederick J. Weber, ex-assessor of Manchester Township, is dead at their home of pneumonia. The husband and four children survive.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Monday, 25 June 1923, p. 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas A. Wedding (Al), age 57, of 122 S. Connecticut St, Hobart, passed away Monday Jan 13, 1969 at Methodist Hospital, Gary. Survivors: wife, Olive; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Joan) McDonald, Mrs. Sheila Daily; one son, Gregory; three grandchildren all of Hobart; two brothers, Ebbert of Hartford, Ky.; Sylvester of Munster. Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan 16 at 1 p.m. from Rees Funeral Home, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, Ind. with Rev. Donald S. Wallace officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Hobart. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight after 7 p.m. He was employed in the Gas Service Department of Northern Indiana Public Service Co with 32 years of service. He was a Hobart resident for 24 years, a member of the First Baptist Church of Hobart, member of Hobart YMCA.
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; Tuesday, 14 Jan 1969, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Agnes V. Wells (nee Planalp), age 61, 1151 Indiana Ave, Hammond, passed away Saturday Jan 11. Survivors: husband Marvin; one daughter, Mrs. Vinzetta Ross of Lansing, ill; one son, WIlliam Planalp of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Carl Good of Kentland; three sisters, Mrs. Iva Marks of Kokomo, Ind, Mrs. Frances Czarneki of Temperance, Mich; Mrs. Alice Mellott of Tucson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan 15 at 1 p.m. at Dellnbach Funeral Chapel, 2580 Colfax St, Gary, Rev. Clarence A. Newcomb officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call today 2-5 and 7-10 p.m.
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; Tuesday, 14 Jan 1969, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Francesville - Gerald P. "Bud" Weltzin, 73, a retired Rt 2 farmer, died at 9:29 a.m. Sunday in Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac. Mr. Weltzin was in the Army during WWII and was decorated with the Purple Heart, Medal of Honor and Europeal African Middle Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Stars. Born Dec 28, 1916 in WHite Post Township, he was a life resident of rural Francesville. He married Ann M. Siemens in Winamac on March 27, 1948. She survives. Mr. Weltzin was a member of the United Methodist Church in Medaryville, the American Legion, Pulaski County Farm Bureau and Gold Tour Travel Club of Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, IN; Tuesday, 16 Oct 1990, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Whisner, 90 years old, 228 1/2 Massachusettes Avenue will be held at 1 p.m. today in the JC Wilson Chapel of the Chimes. Burial will be in the Floral Park Cemetery. She died in her home Thursday. Mrs. Whisner was born in Zionsville and had lived in Indianapolis most of her life. Survivors include a son, Herbert Schooley and a grandson.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 June 1962, p. 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral arrangements for Miss Lettie Agnes Williamson, 85, who died at 6 p.m. Monday at the home of a niece, Mrs. Rex Keesling, 614 Nichol Ave will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Albright Funeral Home. Burial will be made in West Maplewood Cemetery. The body was taken to the Albright Funeral Home where friends will be received after 5 p.m. today. Miss Williamson was born in Huntington County and had spent most of her life here. She was a member of the EUB Church and several church organizations. Other survivors are a niece, Mrs. Esther Barns, Anderson; a nephew, EI Stephenson, Cleveland and several great nieces and great nephews.
Anderson Daily Bulletin, Madison County, IN; 26 July 1955
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Wysong, 83 years old, 3336 Houston Street will be held at 10 a.m. today in the Feeney-Kirby Mortuary and at 11 a.m. in St. Jude's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Wysong died Thursday in her home. Born at New Albany, she had lived in Indianapolis 35 years. She was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. HD Tousley, Sr, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 June 1962, p. 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Julius X. Zerr, 67 years old, 8015 Pendleton Pike Road died yesterday in Memorial Clinic. Mr. Zerr born in Yorkville, had lived in Indianapolis 38 years. He was a retired groceryman and was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Monday in the Feeney-Kirby Mortuary and at 9 a.m. in St. Simon Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Sunday. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Catherine Zerr; two daughters, Mrs. Terese Ann Fargo and Mrs. Julia Willits, both of Indianapolis and three grandchildren.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 June 1962, p. 15
Contributed by Karen Zach