FORMER DECATUR YOUNG LADY DIES IN CHICAGO DECATUR, Ind. Feb. 19 - Mrs. Almira Bobo, widow of the late Judge James R. Bobo, has received word of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bobo Ackroyd, which occurred in Chicago, after a day's illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Ackroyd was born in this city, where she spent her girlhood. She visited here last about eight years ago. She leaves husband and a 16-year-old son. Funeral arrangements will be delayed pending word from the son, who is out of the city.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Feb. 20, 1913
Contributed by Karin King

Flora - Mrs. Nancy E. Franklin Allen, 65, died Saturday afternoon at her home 8 miles east of Flora, following an illness of 10 months. Born in Carroll County, she married Fred Allen in 913. He is a retired farmer. She was a member of the Darwin Methodist Church. Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Walter F. of Flora; Everett Ray of Frankfort; five daughters, Mrs. Elva Blohm and Mrs. Lova Walker of Flora; Mrs. Lois West of Brazil; Mrs. Mildred Smoker of Cutler and Mrs. Dorothy Miller of Delphi; two brothers, Willy E. Franklin of Kokomo and Loren of Goodman, Wis.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10 Contributed by Karen Zach

Theodore Anderson, 47, Indianapolis newspaper vendor, who was injured by a car Dec 11, died in Marion County General Hospital at Indianapolis.
[19 March 1912 Jefferson County, Alabama - 23 December 1959 Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana]
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 24 Dec 1959, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Nancy Ann, widow of Samuel Applegate, passed away at her home in Clermont Tuesday May 14 age of 82 years. Funeral at Clermont ME Church, Wednesday may 15 at 2 p.m. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

BETTY SMELTZER'S BROTHER, ROBERT AUGUST, 64, DIES
A brother of Mrs. Betty Smeltzer of Bluffton, Robert L. August, 64, of Decatur Route 5 was dead on arrival at Clinic Hospital at 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Mr. August suffered a stroke in December and was hospitalized here until three weeks ago when he was dismissed to his home. Born Feb. 21, 1917 in Van Wert County in Ohio, he was a son of Roy and Maurine Murphy August. His marriage Jan. 13, 1940 was to Pauline McKean, who survives. A retired rural letter carrier, Mr. August was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Decatur Lodge 571 F & AM as its current secretary and past master, Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shrine and National Federated Craft, all of the Masonic Lodge. A past commander of the Disabled American Veterans, he was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Fraternal Order of Police and was secretary-treasurer of the Indiana Rural Letter Carriers Association. In addition to the wife and Bluffton sister, he is survived by a son, Ronald August of Tucson, Ariz.; a daughters, Mrs. Michael (Diana) Johnston of Decatur Route 5; two brothers, Jack August of Nakomis, Fla., and Harold August of Decatur, former Adams County Sheriff; another sister, Mrs. Arley (Virginia) Johnson of Fort Wayne, and five grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today and Tuesday at the Winteregg-Linn & Haggard Funeral Home in Decatur. The body will be taken Wednesday at 9 a.m. to lie in state at the St. Mark's United Methodist Church prior to services at 10 a.m. Rev. C. Albert Nunery will officiate. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne. Masonic memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital of St. Mark's United Methodist Church general fund.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Feb. 15, 1982
Contributed by Karin King

James Joseph Barker, 79, Clayton, formerly of Indianapolis died May 16. He was a lathe operator 44 years for Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors Corp, retiring in 1985. Mr. Barker was an honorary member of the Hazelwood Ind Fire Department and member of Hazelwood Christian Church. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Services: 11 a.m. May 21 in Hampton-gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield with calling from 4-8 p.m. May 20. Burial: Clayton Cemetery. Survivors: wife Rosa Lee Beington Barker; children Ryan Lee, James Alan Barker, Bonita Ann Brill; sister Viola May Burrows; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 18 May 2002, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel J. Baumgartner, 84, Hammond, La., a former resident of Adams County, died of an apparent heart attack Sunday morning. He was born March 30, 1891 in Wabash township, Adams County, to Jacob and Rosa Baumgartner. His first wife, the former Iva Becker, died in 1928. He married Audrey Batram in 1940 and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Lela) Dague, Blue Creek township, and Mrs. Fred (Majesta) Locke, Jr., Evansville; and one sister, Mrs. William (Minna) Andress, Linn Grove. Three brothers, Freddie, Louis and Paul, and one sister, Effie, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at Hammond, La., at 2 p.m. today.
[Buried Oak Grove Church of God Cemetery. Loranger, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, September 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Funeral services for John C. "Jack" Beery, 55, Monroeville, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Marquart Funeral Home, Monroeville. He died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday in Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. Beery lived most of his life in the Monroeville area, where he was a carpenter-contractor. He served as a first lieutenant in the Paratroopers in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; a son, William, Fort Wayne; his mother, Mrs. Lutie Beery, Monroeville; and two sisters, Mrs. June Hamilton, Monroeville, and Mrs. Betty Garat, Perris, Calif. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, where Legion Post 420 will conduct military rites.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, Oct. 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Allen G. "Big Al" Belcher, 67, Indianapolis died May 16. He worked 27 years for Trans-City Terminal Warehouse, retiring in 1998 as a dock supervisor. He was a member of Teamsters Union 135. Services: 2 p.m. May 20 in GH Herrmann South East Street Funeral Home, with calling from noon to 9 p.m May 18 and 19. Burial Floral park Cemetery. He was the widower of Barbara York Belcher. Survivors: children Phyllis York, Judy Randolph, Kellie Clements, Cindy ay, Stanley Belcher; brothers, Otis, David, Pee-Wee Belcher; sisters Frances Pendygraph, Mary Martin, Ruth Ann Boyd; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 18 May 2002, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer - Mrs. Anna Berenda, 81 of Rensselaer R 3, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Jasper County hospital after an illness of two years. A native of Chicago, she was married there in 1902 to Frank Berenda Sr who died in 1951. The couple came to the Rensselaer area about 52 years ago. Mrs. Berenda, a seamstress in Chicago before moving to Renssalaer was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church here. Surviving are three sons: Frank Jr. and James both of Rensselaer R 3 and John of GOodland R 1, a daughter, Mrs. Anna Kral of Chicago and a brother, Frank Vojta of Berwyn, Ill.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1957, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Matilda Blank, 94, Batesville, mother of Rev. Denis H. Blank, former assistant pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Decatur, died this morning at her home. Rev. Blank is now serving the St. Anthony parish in South Bend. Funeral services will be held at Batesville.
[Buried Saint Louis Cemetery, Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, September 23, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Evansville - Harry Bourland, 65, president of a paint manufacturing company here died in a hotel room at Danville, Ill, of a heart attack.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1936, p. 16)
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Bowmar of Haskell, who was buried in the Union Mills cemetery, Friday afternnon, was born at Litchfield, Staffordshire-on-the-Trent, Englad, June 5, 1857. At the age of 14 he moved with his parents to Michigan, later coming to Indiana. On April 22, 1884, he was married to Miss Ella Black at Valparaiso. To this union were born five sons, Charles Bowmar of Garrett, Ind., Edward Bowmar of Haskell, Maynard Bowmar of Willard, Ohio, Theodore Bowmar of Wanatah and John Bowmar, Jr., who preceded Mr. Bowmar in death, and five daughters, Mrs. Anna Fleming of Chicago, Mrs. Elizabeth Conrad of Bancroft, Mich., Mrs. Edna Kemp of LaPorte, Mrs. Mabel Bishop of Haskell and Helen Bowmar, sho preceded Mr. Bowmar in death. Mrs. Bowmar died on Dec. 29, 1921, and on Feb. 15, 1923, Mr. Bowmar married Mrs. Mary Wise, who died in May, 1925. He was employed as a car inspector on the Grand Trunk railroad for about 50 years, becoming seriously ill with a heart attack on Nov. 12. Mr. Bowmar died the next day. He was a member of the Methodist church.
Herald Argus, La Porte County, IN; November 19, 1928
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Mrs. Marlene Bowmar of Garrett succumbed to Bright's disease at the age of 28 at 11 a.m. Tueday at Sacred Heart hospital in Garrett. The young Garrett woman had been afflicted with the disease for 10 years. She entered the hospital Monday morning. She was born July 9, 1927, in Garrett, the daughter of Mrs. S. C. Brandenburg of 520 West King street, Garrett, and the late Mr. Brandenburg. On Dec. 31, 1950, she and Lawrence Bowmar, a Baltimore & Ohio railroad brakeman, were married at the Garrett Methodist church. The couple recently rented a house at 804 East Keyser street, Garrett, but due to Mrs. Bowmar's illness had not moved into the home as yet. They resided with Mrs. Bowmar's mother. Surviving besides the mother and husband is a sister, Mrs. Donald Mossberger of 417 South Peters street, Garrett. The body was removed to the Zimmerman funeral home at Garrett where final rites will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Peter E. Soudah of the Presbyterian church will officiate and burial will follow in Union cemetery, northwest of Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; April 26, 1956
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Garrett - Norma J. Bowmar, 54, died at 3 a.m. Monday in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Jan. 23. Mrs. Bowmar was born in Auburn on June 2, 1932 to Cifton and Lilia (Schoudel) Schwartz. She is survived by both parents who reside in Auburn. She was married in Auburn on March 14, 1959 to Lawrence (Cotton) Bowmar, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Scott of Nashville, In., Michael and Timothy, both at home; two brothers, Herby of Auburn and Dennis of Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. James (Loretta) Blevins, and Mrs. Michael (Patsy) Harris, both of Auburn. She was preceeded in death by one brother David. Mrs. Bowmar was a member of the Garrett United Methodist Church, the past treasurer for the Roadside Garden Club and on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society in DeKalb County. She also worked as the office manaer for Dr. Daniel Schmidt in Auburn. Friends may call at the McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett today from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, pastor Evelyn Myers offciating. Mrs. Bowmar will be buried in the Christian Union Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Garrett United Methodist Church or to The American Cancer Society.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; January 27, 1987
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Delphi - Edward E. Brown, 76, Rt 4, three miles south of here, died in the home of a sister, Mrs. Arthur Allman, Delphi R 1 at 12:30 a.m. Monday after an illness of five months. Born at Wichita, Kans, he was married to Mamie wolf in 1899 and was a member of the Camden Baptist Church. A retired farmer, he spent most of his life in this community. Surviving with the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Scott, Logansport and Mrs. Grace Riggle, Flora; two sons, George of Akron, O and Joseph W. of Brookston; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Kinthers, Burrows; Mrs. Lillie Reiff, Logansport; and Mrs. Allman and a brother, JR Brown, Logansport.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lucretia Hobart, beloved wife of Edgar O. Burgan, died Monday May 13. Funeral services will be held at the family residence, 1143 Churchman Ave, Thursday May 16 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill. Burial Private.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bussie, of Domestic, died at the parental home on the Sabbath, age 18 years.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 18, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of her son, George L. Cates, 315 North 11st street, Mrs. Rebecca Cates, one of the best known pioneers of Wayne county quietly passed away, after suffering several weeks from the effects of severe attacks of intermittent fever which she experienced last June, shortly after arriving in this city for her annual visit to her sons, George L. Cates and Edwin H. Cates. Mrs. Cates will be laid at rest Sunday at her old home, Williamsburg. The funeral services will be held at the Williamsburg ME Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. GH Hill officiating. Mrs. Cates was 85 years of age and born and reared in Willismburg. At the time of her birth Wayne County was but little more than a wilderness. She led the hearty, wholesome life of a pioneer woman The fact that she lived to such a ripe age is probably due to this fact. Mrs. Cates had hundreds of friends in Richmond, throughout the northern part of this county and in Winchester. She was the widow of Jesse Cates, who immigrated to Wayne county from Tennessee. Mr. Cates died in 1901. He was one of the most prominent residents of this county. He began life as a farmer, but eventually drifted into the banking business. At one time he was president of the Centerville National Bank and at the time of his death president of the Union National Bank of this city. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Cates made her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Clark at Winchester. Mrs. Cates is survived by the following children: George L. Cates, president of the Union National Bank; Edwin H. Cates, cashier of the Union National; Mrs. Charles Stetson of Richmond and Mrs. W. D. Clark of Winchester.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, Indiana; Thursday, 27 Aug 1908, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Williamsburg, Ind Fe3 - Thomas Jefferson Cates, who celebrated hii97th birthday last month died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock at is home near here. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Morgan Creek Friends Church. Burial in WIlliamsburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence any time. Mr. Cates was a lifelong resident of Wayne County born on a farm one and one-half miles west of Williamsburg. He was the son of Jesse Cates and is an uncle of George Cates of Richmond. For many years, Mr. Cates was one of the leading stock buyers of the county, shipping from Green's Fork, Economy, Lynn, Fountain City, Carlos, and Modoc. In those days, there were no telephones to aid him in his business and a cash payment was made for livestock. He had a wide acquaintance among farmers of the county. Mr. Cates often recalled casting his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He had awlasy been a sportsman and keenly interested in outdoor life. Survivors are his daughter, Mrs. Lou Allie Smith of near WIlliamsburg, with whom he made his home and his other children, John M. of Logansport; Ida May Hoppex of Red Key; Joseph P. of Richmond; Erma Martin of Economy; Frederic B of WIlliamsburg; and Carl of Dayton, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Cates died in 1919.
Richmond Palladium, Wayne County, Indiana; Thursday, 3 Feb 1936, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kenneth Chalker, 31, Macon, Ga injured in a one-car accident on US 41 north of Evansville Saturday died in Deaconess Hospital at Evansville. He was a passenger in a car driven by Herschell Pope, 33, Macon which struck a bridge abutment.
[Born: 1 July 1928 - Died: 23 December 1959]
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 24 Dec 1959, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

John W. Clayton, 93, former Hoagland farmer, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday at Turtle Creek Convalescent Center South, following an extended illness. Surviving are two sons, Rev. L.E. Clayton, North Webster, and Clyde A., Convoy, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Coulter, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Hazel Archer, Columbia City; Mrs. Helen Parker, Morgantown, and Miss Helen Clayton, Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Reynolds, Hoagland; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held today in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Hoagland.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN ; Tuesday, September 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

The widow of Judge A. T. Dailey of Van Wert, Ohio, died Sunday evening, after a few hours illness with pneumonia. The funeral will occur Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The deceased is an aunt to C. F. Teeple and related to many other Adam county people, many of whom will likely attend the funeral at Van Wert Wednesday. Her husband, Judge Dailey, has been dead for many years.
[Buried Woodland Union Cem., Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 18, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Isaac Darst died a few days ago at his home in Bloomington, Illinois, after an illness of several years with paralysis. He was born in Miami county, Ohio, April 23, 1822, and in the forties he lived at Linn Grove, in this county, going from here to Illinois in 1847 in a prairie schooner. He engaged in farming and became quite wealthy. He was a liberal subscriber to the fund for the erection of the Deaconess hospital at Bloomington. Mr. Darst was a brother of Grandmother Mary French of French township. Grandmother French is now 87 years old and the only surviving member of the Darst family. Mr. Darst is also an uncle to Mrs. Peter Hoffman, Mrs. John Stiner, Mrs. Lovina North and Marion French.
[Buried Evergreen Memorial Cem, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 18, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

Three persons were killed earlier in a three-vehicle collision east of Rockville on US 36. Dead were George A. Earl, 53, Marshall, Mrs. Clifton Davies of Roachdale and Joseph W. Howard, 49, Ladoga. Mrs. Davies' husband was injured critically. James E. Wilson, 41, Indianapolis suffered less serious injuries. Earl and Wilson were driving cars involved in the crash. Mrs. Davies was believed to be the driver of a pickup truck, occupied by her husband and Howard. Police said the truck went out of control, possibly from a hump where the pavement had been patched after a flood washout.
[Born: May 1902 KY Died: 23 December 1959 Parke County, Indiana]
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 24 Dec 1959, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frankfort - Mrs. Miriam (Bailey) Dawson, 88 of 445 West Jefferson Street, died Saturday afternoon in her home after an illness of two years. Born in Shelbyville, Ill, she moved to Frankfort six years ago from Cayuga. She was married in 1888 to John W. Dawson who died in 1937. She was a member of the Woodside Christian Church and the Royal Neighbors lodge. Surviving are a son, James of Frankfort and a brother, Burley Bailey of Brocton, Ill.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Odelia E. Decker, 85, Culver, mother of Mrs. Ruth Guise, Decatur, died at 5:30 p.m. Friday in Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, following an extended illness. Survivors include six sons, John, Culver; Bernard, Mishawaka; Paul, Indianapolis; Richard, Valparaiso; Carl, Fresno, Calif.; Charles, Medford, Oregon; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Guiise, Decatur; Mrs. Helen McFeely; Mrs. Mary Jane Mundy, Kansas City, Kan.; Mrs. Lenora Cultice and Mrs. Anna Friermood, both of Culver; 43 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Charles, died in 1971. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver with Rev. Joseph Lenk officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. Friends may call at the Bonine Funeral Home, Culver, after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
[Buried Saint Anne Cemetery, Monterey, Pulaski County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, Oct. 4, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsk

Granville Downy, 81, former Otterbein resident died at noon Tuesday in the Tippecanoe County infirmary where he had been a patient since November 1955. Born at Otterbein he lived in the vicinity of Lafayette for 25 years and spent the rest of his lifenear Otterbeing. He never married and was a farmer. He was a member of Otterbeing Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Effie Werner of Augusta Ark and a brother, Harley of Independent.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1957, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Allen Driscoll, aged 96, probably the oldest man in the county at the time of his death, passed away Wednesday, at his home near Petroleum, from the infirmities of his advanced age. He had been gradually declining for several weeks, and his death had been expected. - Bluffton Chronicle
Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Dec. 9, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

Three persons were killed earlier in a three-vehicle collision east of Rockville on US 36. Dead were George A. Earl, 53, Marshall, Mrs. Clifton Davies of Roachdale and Joseph W. Howard, 49, Ladoga. Mrs. Davies' husband was injured critically. James E. Wilson, 41, Indianapolis suffered less serious injuries. Earl and Wilson were driving cars involved in the crash. Mrs. Davies was believed to be the driver of a pickup truck, occupied by her husband and Howard. Police said the truck went out of control, possibly from a hump where the pavement had been patched after a flood washout.
[Born: 21 July 1905 - Died 23 December 1959]
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 24 Dec 1959, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hilda Eckelman, 78, Columbus, sister of three Decatur residents, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Columbus hospital. She had been in ill health several weeks. She was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Columbus. She was born near Columbus on Oct. 1, 1896. Survivors include three children , Mrs. William (Elizabeth) Lustig, and Mrs. Chester (Kathryn) Wilson, both of Columbus; George, Mt. Vernon, O.; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Paula) Schroeder, and Mrs. Emil (Dorothy) Reiter, both of Decatur, and one brother, Edward Rossman, Decatur. Her husband, Dan Eckelman, is deceased. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home, Columbus.
[Buried Garland Brook Cem., Bartholomew County, Ind.]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Tuesday, September 16, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Martinsville - Funeral services for George Edwards, 77, of Ashland Township who died in the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, were held this afternoon in the Alaska Christian Church. Burial was in the Mannan cemetery. He is survived by the widow, two sons, three brothers, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1936, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. B. L. Ellis, 68 who died at Nebraska, Jennings County, Saturday will be buried Tuesday following funeral services held in the Otter Creek Baptist Church at 10 a.m. The deceased is a sister of Rev. JC and George C. Nicholson of Westport and a prominent resident of Jennings county all her life.
Greensburg Daily News, Decatur County, IN; Saturday, 3 Jan 1931, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Susan Elsbury, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elsbury died at the home, at 638 North Meridian St, Tuesday May 14. Funeral Wednesday at the residence, 2 p.m. Funeral and burial private on account of disease.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Monon - John Henry Englert, 94, of Monon, R 1, died Saturday evening in his home following an illness of two months. Born in Harrison County, he moved to Monon township from Tippecanoe county in 1910. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Reynolds. His wife, Effie Stryker, died in 1934. Surviving are two sons, John P. Englert of Monticello Raymond F. of Monon; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha K. White of Tampa, Fla and Mrs. Mary A. Michael of Medaryville; and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Schilmiller of Louisville, Ky, Mrs. Katherine Hatton of Havana, Ill and Mrs. Carrie Deane of Lafayette.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sr. Ann Roberta Follmar, 91, of the St. Agnes Order, and former principal at the Catholic school in Decatur, died Wednesday morning in the Nazareth Heights Convent, Fond du Lac, Wis. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alvina Hoffman and one brother, Edward Follmar, both of Fort Wayne. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be in Wisconsin. She was a native of Monterey.
[Buried St. Joseph's Spring Cemetery, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin] Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, September 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Died - Louis Frederick, Friday morning at 3 a.m. Funeral from residence, 914 Hamilton Ave, Monday 2 p.m. Friends invited.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Claude R. Fulp, 25, Anderson was killed Sunday when his car hit a tree beside Ind 13 at Pierceton.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

EMMETT FUNK DIES
Funeral services for Emmett Marion Funk, 75, of Hartford City, a native of Wells County who died Sunday at Hartford City Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Fairview United Brethren Church North of Hartford City. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Montpelier. Surviving are the wife, Opal, three sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1970
Contributed by Karin King

Nathaniel R. (Nat) Garrett, 70, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his home, 1016 Sycamore street at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Born in Warren County, he lived in Lafayette 60 years and was employed in the city street department for 15 years until his retirement in 1956 because of failing health. He was married to Lillian Reynolds in 1917. Surviving with the widow is a foster son, Kenneth Wolfe, Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1957, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Relatives in Noblesville were advised Monday of the death of Mrs. Fred Goodwin of Jeffersonville, Indiana. Mrs. Goodwin was the sister-in-law of Mrs. Charles Brooks of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks left for Jeffersonville Monday to remain until after the funeral. Mrs. Roy Sopher, Mrs. Albert Hull and Junior Brooks will attend the funeral. Mrs. Goodwin was Miss Minnie Mobley of Indianapolis. Mr. Goodwin is a former resident of this city and well known here.
Noblesville Ledger, Hamilton County, Indiana; Monday, 4 December 1933, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

OSSIAN MAN, MICHAEL GROGG, 37, DIES; SATURDAY RITES SET
A resident of Ossian, Michael D. Grogg, 37, died at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. A salesman for Harvey Electronics, Mr. Grogg was a member of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Born Dec. 20, 1945 in Fort Wayne he was a son of Von and Geraldine Otis Grogg. His marriage was to Annette Prudhomme, who survives. In addition to the wife, he is survived by a brother, Von R. Grogg of Fort Wayne and two sisters, Mrs. Coleen F. Groh and Mrs. Mary E. Emrick, both of Fort Wayne. From 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, friends will be received at the D. O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Services there at 10 a.m. Saturday will be in charge of Rev. Carl Satre and burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. [Fort Wayne]
Bluffton News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Thursday, June 30, 1983
Contributed by Karin King

Brooklyn, Ind., Feb 2 - Mrs. Rachel Hardin died this morning of consumption. She was 65 years old. Her husband died six days ago.
[1843-1899; buried Brooklyn Cemetery, Brooklyn, Morgan County, Indiana]
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Thursday, 2 Feb 1899
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer - Mrs. Ophelia Harmon, 83 of Patton died in the Jasper county hospital at 11 p.m. Sunday. She had been in failing health 5 years but her death from a heart attack was unexpected. Born in Jasper County in the Rosebud community, she lived in the Brookston and Monnticello areas for 50 years. She was married in Rensselaer to Robert Harmon who died in 1939. She was a member of the Nazarene Church at Monticello. Surviving are three brothers, John E. McClanahan, Lansing, Ill; Delos McClanahan near Rensselaer and Kenneth McClanahan, living in Wisconsin; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Hopkins, Gary; Mrs. Frank Payne, R 6 and Mrs. Grover Gunyon, Buffalo. The death was the second in the family of the brother, John whose wife died at Oak Forest, Ill Saturday afternoon. A brother, Ted,died just a month ago.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

John B. Harrell, 77, a well known retired farmer and stock man of Shelby County died Friday at his home in Shelbyville. He formerly lived near Fairfield. A widow, two sons and two daughters survive.
Greensburg Daily News, Decatur County, IN; Saturday, 3 Jan 1931, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rossville - Martha S. Harshbarger, 80, of Rossville, died at 11 a.m. Friday in Milner Community Healthcare. She had been a patient there since 1984, and seriously ill one week. Born Feb 26, 1904 in Rossville, Ross Township, she had spent all of her life here, graduating from Rossville HS in 1925. Her marriage was to Elcania M. Harshbarger in May 1925. He died in March 1975. Mrs. Harshbarger was a member of Rossville Church of the Brethren and Womens Fellowship of the church. Surviving are two sons, Glenn Harshbarger of Burlington and Ralph Harshbarger of Rossville; and one daughter, Mrs. Basil (Mary Ellen) Radko of Pittsburg, PA.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Sunday, 21 Feb 1988, p. 28
Contributed by Karen Zach

John T. Herd, 82 years old died at 7:45 o'clock last night at his home, 1217 Union Street, after a brief illness. His death was due to senility. He had been a resident of Indianapolis for the last 40 years. Mr. Herd was born at Kendall in Northumberland County, England. With his wife he came to the United States in 1857 going to Syracuse, NY During the Civil War, Mr. and Mrs. Herd lived at Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Herd is survived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Frank M. Black of Indianapolis, Mrs. David Low of Evansville, Ind and Mrs. Elizabeth Dill of Crawfordsville, Ind; and by two sons, William S. Herd, Tampico, Mexico and Charles E. Herd, New Orleans, La. William S. Herd came to Indianapolis several days ago on a visit. He had been in Mexico 19 years.

Died - Herd, John T. Herd, 82 years old, 1317 Union St died Thursday 7:45 pm. Funeral private Monday 10:30 a.m. Friends may view the remains Sunday 3-5 p.m.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Katherine (nee Langenberg) beloved wife of William Heuser and mother of Mrs. Bertha Barmann, Mrs. Lillian Buergelin and William Jr, Allen Irvin, Elmer and Florence Heuser, passed away Tuesday May 14 at 8:47 a.m. at Methodist Hospital aged 56 years. Funeral service will be held at her home, 2101 St Delaware St, Friday May 17 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Emanuel Reformed church corner of Prospect and South NJ. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill. Motor service.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Alvera Hockemeyer, 95, of Monroeville, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2018 at 6:00 a.m., at her daughter's residence. Alvera was united in marriage to Raymond Hockemeyer on October 21, 1945 in Allen County, Indiana and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2009. She was born on Saturday, June 2, 1923 in Dearborn County, IN the daughter of the late Martin Kuhlman and the late Hulda (Ewell) Kuhlman. Alvera was a homemaker all her life and prior to her marriage to Raymond she worked at Bieberich Wire & Dye in Fort Wayne. Following her marriage to Raymond, she assisted him in managing the family farm. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, Monroeville, Indiana and was an active member of the Ladies Aid where she quilted after many years of serving in other capacities. Survivors include two daughters; Sharon (Kevin) Powell of Valrico, FL; Karen (William) Hart of Monroeville, IN; son, Roy (Karen) Hockemeyer of Monroeville, IN; sister, Viola Dresselhouse of Lanesville, IN; three grandsons; Jonathan Hart, Benjamin (Andrea Martin) Hart and Mitchell Powell; two granddaughters; Sydney Powell and Kylee Hockemeyer, one great-granddaughter McKenna K. Hart. She was preceded in death by son; Dale Hockemeyer; granddaughter: Chelsea Hart; three sisters: Irma Kuhlman, Melba Schulenburg, and Pauline Linkmeyer; three brothers; Harold Kuhlman, Edgar Kuhlman & Norman Kuhlman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Chruch, Flatrock, 12912 Franke Rd. Monroeville, IN with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the St John Lutheran Church Cemetery Flatrock. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8, Tuesday, November 20 at St. John Luthern Church Flatrock, Monroeville with viewing also one hour prior to the service on Wednesday also at the church. Preferred Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church; Worship Anew; or The Lutheran Hour.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit (accessed 11/18/2018)

Williamsport - Charles D. Holtz, 91, died at 5 p.m. Friday in St. Elizabeth hospital. he had been ill one year and a hospital patient 10 days. He was a life resident of Warren County and retired carpenter. He was married in 1892 to Martha Frances Mong who died in 1950.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 9 Dec 1961, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Three persons were killed earlier in a three-vehicle collision east of Rockville on US 36. Dead were George A. Earl, 53, Marshall, Mrs. Clifton Davies of Roachdale and Joseph W. Howard, 49, Ladoga. Mrs. Davies' husband was injured critically. James E. Wilson, 41, Indianapolis suffered less serious injuries. Earl and Wilson were driving cars involved in the crash. Mrs. Davies was believed to be the driver of a pickup truck, occupied by her husband and Howard. Police said the truck went out of control, possibly from a hump where the pavement had been patched after a flood washout.
[Born: 20 Sept. 1910 - Died: 23 December 1959 Parke County, Indiana]
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 24 Dec 1959, p. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samantha Jared, passed away Monday May 13, 10:10 a.m. aged 80 years. Funeral services at late residence, 2753 Ashland Ave, Wed., May 15 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial private at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lloyd, 7-year-old son of Otto M. Jones of 272 North Elder Avenue, passed away Tuesday May 14 at 1:35 p.m. Time of funeral given later.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mordecai Jones, 59, is dead at his home in Bridgeton. He is survived by the widow, a son and a daughter.
: Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1935, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Roy M. Kirchhofer, 75, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Wayne County Home, where he had been a resident for eight months. He had been a passenger in the car in which his sister, Dora, was killed. Services at Salem Mennonite Church in Kidron, with Rev. Ben Rahn and Rev. Jack Westfall officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Auble Funeral Home in Orrville conducting services. Mr. Krchhofer was born June 19, 1897 in Sugar Creek Township to Daniel and Rosa Baumgartner Kirchhofer and was married to Velma Baumgartner on Sept. 3, 1933 in Berne, Ind. He had been a resident of Orrville area his entire life and was employed by Quality Casting for more than 25 years. He was a member of Salem Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife of the county home; a son; daughter; brother, Delvin and three grandchildren. His parents and two sisters died previously.
The Daily Record, Wayne County, OH; March 21, 1973
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Velma Kirchhofer, 71, formerly of McQuaid Road, Orrville, died early Wednesday [1/25/1978] at the Wayne Co. Home following a long illness. Services will be at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. Westfall officiating. Burial will be at Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery near Kidron. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m. or an hour before services. She was born in Berne, Ind. to Hiram and Molly Sprunger Baumgartner. She was educated in Berne, Indiana Schools and married Roy Kirchhofer Sept. 3, 1933. He died March 20, 1973. She had worked at Orrville Overall Co. and was a homemaker. She was a member of Orrville Community Church. Surviving are a son, Willard, of Orrville; a daughter, Mrs. John (Judy) Holley of Wooster; her mother of Berne, Ind.; a brother, Lawrence Baumgartner, of Berne, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Jim (Ella) McCullough of Monroe, Ind., Mrs. Ellis (Rhoda) Hershey of Berne, Ind., and Mrs. Esther Gerber of Orrville; and three grandchildren.
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Contributed by Karin King

Henry G. Knefelkamp,, 76,Monroeville, died at 8a.m. Tuesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient one week. He was a native of Fowler and had resided in the Monroeville area most of his life. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Celia; a son, Neal, Monroeville; a brother, Ernest, Monroeville; and three sisters, Mrs. Rose Kimberlin and Mrs. Mildred Medsker, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Eva Geradot, Monroeville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Marquart's Funeral Home, Monroeville, with calling there after 3 p.m. today. Burial will be in the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN Wednesday, September 10, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

WILLIAM COBY DIES WHEN RUN DOWN BY TRAIN ON PENNSY
William Coby (sic), aged forty-two years, porter at the Herman Miller Saloon, corner Monroe and Wallace streets, was killed instantly about 10 o'clock last night when he was run down by a cut of cars being switched on the Pennsylvania railroad at the Hanna street crossing. Both arms, his head, and right leg were severed. According to members of the train crew, Coby went under the crossing gates and was on the center of the track when a flagman standing on the rear of the passenger coach that was being switched, shouted a warning. Coby stopped, and an instant later was crushed lifeless under the wheels. The dead man came to this city from Garrett several years ago, and had lived with a sister, Mrs. Orla Wyatt, 145 Baltes avenue. He had not been home for three days, she said last night, when notified of his death. Besides his sister in this city, he leaves a father, John Coby, and sister, Mrs. Slendo, of Garrett, and another sister, Mrs. O. W. Robinson, of Lima, O. Mrs. Wyatt said that Coby had been out of work several weeks. Since then he had been employed as a porter at the Baals saloon, 1418 Hanna street, and also at the Muller place. Coroner E. H. Kruse conducted an investigation last night and the body was removed to the Getz and Cahill undertaking parlors, where it is being held. The finding of a Moose lodge card in Coby's pocket, belonging to Fred Block, 2231 Gay street, led to some uncertainty last night as to the man's identity, but a trip to the Block home revealed that he was safe, but had lost his card and dues book.
[buried Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Sat., Dec. 5, 1914
Contributed by Karin King

Ethel, aged 20 years, wife of Karl Koehler and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Strother of Spencer, Ind passed away after a short illness, at the Methodist Hospital Tuesday May 14 at 2:30 p.m. Funeral will be held at Spencer, Ind., the funeral party leaving Thursday 8 a.m. (Spencer papers, please copy).
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Anna Elizabeth (Isfalt) Lake, 84 of Lafayette R 11, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in Bowles Nursing home at Clarks Hill. She had been in failing health 7 years and in the home 18 months. She was born and lived in an area four miles west of Clarks Hill. She was married to isaac M. Lake in 1915 and he died in 1939. Surviving are a sister, Miss Florence Isfalt of Lafayette R 11 and three brothers, Charles of Thorntown, Wesley of Lafayette R 7 and John of Linden
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 9 Dec 1961, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Patrick Lane, died Tuesday May 14, 1918. The funeral will take place at his family residence, 814 North Pine. Thursday May 16 at 8:30 a.m. followed by services at St. Joseph's Church at 9 a.m. Motor service. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Friends in this city have received word of the death of Mrs. Anna Lawder of Holland, Michigan. Mrs. Lawder was the mother of Mrs. John VanZoren and Mr. Hayden of this city and the Noblesville relatives are in the home of the deceased. Mrs. Lawler (sic) fell some time ago and sustained a broken hip which resulted in her death. The family has many friends in Noblesville made following their coming to this city with the establishment of the Van-Hay Laboratories.
Noblesville Ledger, Hamilton County, Indiana; Monday, 4 December 1933, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clarence Lemeron, 51, Center, died yesterday in a Logansport hospital of injuries suffered Friday when his car overturned several times on US 35, 5 miles north of Winamac. Police said Lemeron drove over a crest of a hill and found a slow-moving farm tractor in front of him. Unable to pass on the left because of an oncoming car, Lemeron swerved off the berm.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 21
Contributed by Karen Zach

William R. Lester, 22, Evansville and Rosemary Weintraut, 20, Mount Vernon were killed early Sunday when their car left a curve on Ind 69 a half mile north of Farmersville, and struck a tree.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

A message was received Sunday by Chas. Schug's (?) announcing the death of Mrs. Catherine Lotter at Hamlet, Ind., death occurring the 15th and burial taking place Sunday. Mrs. Lotter formerly lived here and is known to many of this place.
[Buried Fletcher Cem., Hamlet, Starke County, IN]
Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1912
Contributed by Karin King

Franklin, Ind Feb 2 - George H. Lyons, 4 (sic) years old, dropped dead in his barnyard yesterday evening. Death was caused by a ruptured blood vessel near the heart. He leaves a family.
[1859-31 Jan 1899; buried Greenwood Cemetery, Johnson County, Indiana]
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Thursday, 2 Feb 1899
Contributed by Karen Zach

South Bend, Ind., Feb 2 - John Mack of this county, a pioneer and brother of the Hon. William Mack of this city died today. He was 78 years old.
[1820 - 1899; buried Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend, IN]
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Thursday, 2 Feb 1899
Contributed by Karen Zach

DECATUR MAN COMMITS SUICIDE
Sherman Major, the proprietor of the First street feed and livery barn, located between Madison and Jefferson streets committed suicide at his home, directly across the street from the barn at 9 o'clock Saturday evening, by swallowing a large dose of strychnine in solution. Major started in drinking Saturday about eleven o'clock when Marshall Peterson noticed him entering a saloon and spoke to him, Major replying that he'd had "a dark brown taste in his mouth, and intended to get it out." It is said that he continued his drinking throughout the afternoon and about supper time returned to the barn. During several weeks past it is rumored that his domestic life had been anything but happy and this coupled with other troubles may have been the cause of the deed. After the first convulsion, before the physician's arrived, he regained consciousness and his wife asked him if he were not sorry that he took the drug. He replied, "Yes, I'm sorry now, I wish I hadn't taken it. But it is too late - I'm going to die." He had taken the drug about seven or a little later and died at nine o'clock while under the care of the doctors. Major was thirty years, nine months and seventeen days old at the time of his death, being born on November sixteenth, 1881, at his father's farm, about a mile south of Wren. Mr. John E. Major, the father of the unfortunate man, is a well to do farmer having a large farm south of Wren, Ohio, where he lived for the past thirty or thirty-five years. Major leaves a heart-broken wife, Ida Major, three step-children, father and mother, two brothers and three sisters. - Decatur Democrat.
[buried Wren Cem., Wren, Van Wert Co., Ohio]
Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Aug. 9, 1912
Contributed by Karin King

Jackie "Jacqueline" Marbaugh, 75, of Wren, OH passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 following an extended illness. She was born on Thursday, November 11, 1943 in Decatur, IN the daughter of the late Leon R. Marbaugh and the late Ruth (Cook) Marbaugh. Jackie was a Personal Lines Specialist with Central Mutual Insurance Company in Van Wert, where she retired in 2006 following 44 years of service. She also served as assistant custodian at Praise Point church in Willshire for several years. She enjoyed golfing and spending time with her family and many friends. Jackie was a member of the Praise Point Church in Willshire where she was active in helping with the youth and went on numerous mission trips. She was also a member of the 1961 Graduating Class of Willshire High School; served on the Wren Council where she was a former President, served on Van Wert County Election Board, and Wren Christmas Society. Survivors include her sister, Sandra (Robert) Hileman of Ohio City, OH; sister, Jean (Larry) Suman of Springfield, OH; brother-in-law, Jim Bickel of Fort Wayne, IN; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene Bickel and one nephew, Joseph Bickel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Kittle and Pastor Brandon Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Willshire Cemetery in Willshire, OH 45898. Friends will be received from 12 noon-6pm, Sunday, November 25 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana. Preferred memorials are to Praise Point Church or Wren Fire and EMS.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit (accessed 11/25/2018)

Died Mrs. Sadie E. Martz, late residence of 864 Udell St, died at 4 o'clock this morning at Arcadia, Ind. Remains will be brought to Indianapolis this afternoon. Burial at Crown Hill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer - Mrs. Mattie May McClanahan, 79, a former Jasper County resident died at the Oak Forest nursing home, Oak Forest, Ill at 3:45 p.m. Saturday. She had been in failing health for seven years. Born in Jasper County, she married John E. McClanahan in 1895 and in 1926 moved to Lansing, ill where she had lived until her death. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving besides the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Jernigan of Lansing, Ill and Mrs. Lillian Hodges of Chicago; two sons, Merle of Lake Village and Alonzo of Hammond.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Brazil - Miss Anna Belle McCullough, 79 is dead at her home near Poland after 5 years' illness resulting from a fractured hip. She had lived all her life in the community where she was born. Miss McCullough is survived by a brother.
: Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1935, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ormando C. Merz, 35, Batesville, a photographer accompanying police to the scene of another accident Saturday was killed when the officers' car was struck broadside by another auto in Batesville.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Francesville - Mrs. Martha Moncel, 69, wife of Ben Moncel, Francesville, died at 9 p.m. Sunday in St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette where she had been a patient the second time since Thursday. She sustained a broken hip in a fall about four months ago. Born at Sibley, Ill, she was married in 1905 and moved to Francesville from Fairbury, Ill in 1908. She attended the Christian Church. Surviving with the husband are six sons: August, William, Leo and Normal all of Francesville and George and Howard, Hayward, Wis and a daughter, Mrs. Marian Roth, Monticello.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clinton, Ind. Feb 2 - The Hon. W. G. Moss is dead of paralysis. He was a pioneer of Greene County and was born in 1822. He served two terms as sheriff, and in 1860 he was sent to the Legislature. Again in 1864 he was elected sheriff after serving which he retired to his farm near this city where he remained until his death.
[19 Nov 1822 - 30 Jan 1899; Buried: Samaria Cemetery, Linton, Greene County, Indiana]
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Thursday, 2 Feb 1899
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Dorothy Musselman, 88, of 2002 Andrew Ave., LaPorte, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at 2:18 a.m. at LaPorte Hospital. She was born June 4, 1915, in Garrett, Ind., to Charles and Emma (Hiigli) Bowmar. Mrs. Musselman had taught school in Union Mills for six years and for LaPorte School Corp. for 21 years, most recently at Crichfield School, retiring in 1977. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaPorte and Tri Kappa, and a former member of Eastern Star. She was a 1933 graduate of Garrett High School and graduated from Ball State University with a degree in education. On Sept 1, 19422, in Garrett, she married Merl M. Musselman, who died Nov. 3, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Gerald Bowmar. Surviving are one daughter, Judith (Phil) m. Waid, Columbus, Ohio; one son, John (Jan) C. of Wilton, Conn.; four grandchildren, Julie Rowe, Jeffrey Waid, Eric Musselman and Kristin Whitesell; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris Habig of Auburn, Ind.; and two brothers, Lawrence Bowmar of Auburn and Charles Bowmar of Garrett. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Doug Hadley officiating. Friends may call today from 3 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., LaPorte, IN 46350; of LaPorte Hospital Foundation, PO Box 250, LaPorte, IN 46350.
La Porte County Herald-Argus (IN); November 24, 2003
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Musselman Rites Today
Peru - Services for William Wallace Musselman, 85, of Rt. 1, Macy, who died at 7 p.m. Thursday in Wabash County Hospital following two weeks illness, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Roann Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Hal Sonafrank and the Rev. Wilbert Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in Chili Cemetery. Born in Miami County, April 20, 1883, he was the son of John and Isabelle Madlem Musselman. He was married on Feb. 22, 1905, to Estella Miller, who died Sept. 9, 1962. He was a farmer, former trustee in Perry Twonship and former trustee in the Church of the Brethren Home, Mexico. He was a member of the Roann Church of the Brethren. Survivors are fours sons, Herman and Harold, both of Rt. 1, Macy; Merle of LaPorte, and Donald of Rt. 1, Roann; a sister, Mrs. Robert Kleim of Rt. 1, Macy, and a brother, Oscar Musselman of Denver; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Grandstaff Funeral Home in Roann.
Pharos Tribune & Press, Logansport, IN; Sunday, July 21, 1968
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Nicholas Myers, 16, Rt 4, Peru was killed Sunday when his motorcycle flipped over twice on a Cassh County road and struck a tree.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Shelbyville, Ind Sept 2 - James A. Nicely, age 90, last member of Dumont Post of the GAR died today at his home at Middletown, east of here, after a long illness. Mr. Nicely enlisted with the Union forces in Company D 1st Virginia Voluteer Infantry in 1864 and served until the close of the war. He had been a resident of Middletown more than 40 years and was active in affairs of the Waldron Methodist Church where funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. with military rites by Victory Post No 70 American Legion of which he was an honorary member. Burial will be in Moscow Cemetery, Rush County.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1935, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Flinn funeral home here for Mrs. Alice Utterback, 71, widow of James Utterback, Spanish-American war veteran who died unexpectedly at her home here. She was born and reared in Franklin, the daughter of Nathaniel and Margaret Jackson.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1936, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

CONVOY - Mrs. Sara A. Oeschle, 76, of 450 Oak St., Convoy, died at 7:30 a.m. today at the Van Rue Geriatric Center, where she had been a patient for one month. Born Dec. 23, 1890, in Ohio City, she was the daughter of Farmer and Anna (McClure) Putman. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband Lewis Oeschle, whom she married in April, 1957; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Guendlyn) Schmidt of Fort Wayne; a brother, Peter Putman of Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Karl (Edna) Gruenke of Toledo, and a grandson. She was preceded in death in 1954 by her first husband, Peter Agler. Two sisters are also deceased. Friends may call at the H. D. Smith Funeral Home after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Lynn Mefford officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
Van Wert Times Bulletin, Van Wert County, Ohio; Wed., March 29, 1967
Contributed by Karin King

John (Red) O'Leary Sr., 75, Fort Wayne, father of Mrs. Mary Ellen Geimer, Decatur, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Mr. O'Leary was a self-employed used car dealer for 50 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; a son, John R. Jr., Fort Wayne, and two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Brown, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Geimer, Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday in Tom Mungovan Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Saturday, October 11, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Thomas J. O'REILLEY, aged 76 years died Monday May 13, 1918 at his late residence, 1408 Marlow Ave. Funeral Thursday morning May 16 8:30 o'clock at residence followed by services at Holy Cross Church at 9 o'clock. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Motor conveyance. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Franklin - Funeral services will be held in Georgetown Thursday for Mrs. Ellen Parmerlee, 86, former Johnson County resident who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Romey Murphy in Morgantown. Two daughter and two sons survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 2 Sept 1936, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Andrew, beloved husband of Anna B. Pegan died Saturday May 11. Remains will be taken to DeGraff, Ohio Tuesday a.m. for burial.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Anna, the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Potosnik died at their home in Fred Street Friday after a short illness with pneumonia. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment taking place at the Hessville cemetery.
Indiana Times, Munster, Allen County, Indiana; 20 April 1908, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Robert E. Purdy, 50, Fort Wayne, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in Chalfant-Perry Klaehn Funeral Home. He died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Purdy, a native of Decatur, resided in Fort Wayne most of his life. He was a World War 11 veteran. Surviving are three sons, Roger, Fort Wayne, Roy, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ronald in the Army in Germany; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Purdy, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Markey, Fort Wayne, and a brother, Roscue, Geneva. Burial was in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, September 17, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Frank F. Queisser, one of the oldest butchers in Indianapolis died from apoplexy about 8 o'clock last evening at the home of his son, OJ Queisser, 2904 Northwestern Avenue. Mr. Queisser had kept a stall in the City Market for almost 50 years and was active in obtaining the newmarket house. He was a member of the German Lutheran Church. He is survived by one daughter, four sons and five grandchildren. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. Mr. Queisser, at the time of his death was connected with the Queisser Provision Company. All his business interests will be in the hands of the eldest son, O J Queisser.

Died - Frank F. Queisser died Thursday April 27 at 8:30 p.m. age 64 years. Funeral from late residence, 2904 Northwestern Ave, Monday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends invited.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24 Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - Reinhold Reinmann, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Theodre Vonsell, 2801 S. Merdian St. April 28 at 10 .m. age 84 years. Funeral Monday May 1 at 9 a.m. Burial private.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ilah Nadine Rondot, 91, formerly of rural South Whitley died at 10:50 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident since early 2016. She was born July 16, 1927 in Defiance, Ohio a daughter of the late Guy Louis and Nella Ruth (Haynes) Babinger. Her formative years were spent in Ney, Ohio where she attended Defiance High School through her sophomore year. The family then moved to Fort Wayne where she graduated from North Side High School in 1945. As it was during WWII, her family move to California for her father work in the ship yards. There she met her future husband, Keith C. Rondot. The couple was wed on September 25, 1945. Following the war, the couple moved back to Defiance. In 1951, they moved to Fort Wayne and in 1956 they bought a farm near Paulding, Ohio. In 1974, they moved to rural South Whitley. Mr. Rondot died October 3, 1992. A full-time homemaker, she also worked at JC Penny, Co., Defiance, Ohio and from 1975 to 1987 she was a teacher's aide at Whitko Schools focusing on special education. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of South Whitley, the United Methodist Women and Whitley County Homemakers. She enjoyed her flower garden, crocheting and had a special place in her heart for her cats. She was an accomplished seamstress, including making her husband's dress suits. She is survived by three children, Nedra N. (Mike) Cox, Payne, OH, Rebecca A. Mercer, Columbia City and David K. (Anni) Rondot, South Whitley; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Additionally, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Jesse and Marsh Watson. The funeral service is 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is in the Booneville Cemetery, Richland Twp. Visitation is 1 p.m. until the service Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.
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Contributed by Karin King

Mildred, widow of Gordon Roy and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis, Thursday May 9, 1918 age 23 years. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the home of her parents, 457 Blake St. Friends invited. Burial Mt. Jackson.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

DEATH UNDER FALLING TREE
DECATUR, Ind. Feb. 20 - Relatives here received word of the death of Herschel Russell, of near Vicksburg, Mich., who was killed by a falling tree, presumably while logging. Mr. Russell was married in this city November 5, 1910, to Miss Flossie Roe, daughter of Nathan Roe, of near Berne. They went at once to a farm in Michigan where they had since lived. His wife is a cousin of Mrs. Elmer Archer, of this city, whose son, Isaac Archer, had been at the Russell home since last Saturday. The unfortunate man was 31 years old and leaves a widow and two little children.
[buried North Fulton Cem., Fulton, Kalamazoo County, MI]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, Feb. 21, 1913
Contributed by Karin King

Arthur W. Schlup, 61, Fort Wayne, a Monroeville native, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday in his residence, following a four-month illness. He lived most of his life in Fort Wayne and was a retired engineer for Penn Central Railroad, where he had 33 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Helen; a son, Robert, Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Bryie and Mrs. Carolyn Sorg, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Roselyn Reddy, Davenport, Iowa; a brother, Richard Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Pfleiderer, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Amy Wells, Alexandra, and Mrs. Bonnie Storch, Fostoria, O. Funeral services will be held Friday on St. Henry's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, October 15, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mervel S. Smith, 59, Hoagland, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was retired engineer for Magnavox Co. and was a publisher of the Square & Compass. Surviving are his wife, Mildred M.; two sons, David S. Fort Wayne, and Dennis K. with the Air Force, serving in the Philippines; two daughters, Mrs. Gary Osmun, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Danny Wood, St. Louis, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Smith, Bradenton, Fla..; and a brother, Harry W.; Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Klaehn's Wayne Street Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Services will be Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to Hoagland United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, October 17, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Susan Elizabeth Emrich, daughter of Robert W. and Rita Emrich Smith died May 12, aged 5 years 11 months. Funeral at residence 2193 Schurmann Ave, 9:30 a.m. St. Bridge's Church 10 a.m. May 15. Friends invited. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Susan Elizabeth, aged 5 years 11 months beloved daughter of Robert W. and Margaret Smith, passed away at the home, 2103 Schurman Ave, Sunday May 12 at 4:40 p.m. Funeral notice later.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; 13 May 1918, p. 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

John E. Steinhauer, 50 of Hackettstown, NJ, father of Elizabeth Steinhauer of West Lafayette died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in New Albany, Ind., Oct. 19, 1937. Surviving with the widow, Carolyn J. Steinhauer and daughter Elizabeth are another daughter, Mrs. James (Susan) Teague of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and a son, J. Christopher Steinhauer of Fort Rucker, Ala.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Sunday, 21 Feb 1988, p. 28
Contributed by Karen Zach

Walter Stump, 64, Muncie, a retired mechanic and a native of Adams County, died early Tuesday morning at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, following an extended illness. He was born September 22, 1911 in Jefferson township, Adams County, the son of Frank and Cora Duer-Stump. Survivors include the wife, Genetee of Ridgeville; three daughters, Mrs. Max (Janet Flauding, Muncie; Mrs. Jerry (Gladys) Twigg, of near Dunkirk; Mrs. Paul (Donna) Downam, Bryant; three sons, Bill W. Stump, Fort Recovery, O; Leland F. Stump, route 4, Decatur; Gene Roser, Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Victor Crabtree, Fort Recovery, O.; Mrs. Clell Baker, Fayetteville, O.; one brother, William G. Stump, Springfield, O.; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. (Indiana time) at the Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home, Portland. Burial will follow in Kessler Cemetery, neat Chattanooga, O. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, October 15, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Died - Wilkinson Tout, age 79, died at his late residence, 1129 N. Meridian St at 11:50 a.m. Friday, August 28, 1911. Funeral Monday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial at Crown Hill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; 29 April 1911, p. 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer - Mrs. Stella Ulyat, 82, Rensselaer, died in the Jasper County hospital at 10:20 a.m. Monday after an illness of four days. Born at Morocco, she had lived in Rensselaer 13 years, coming here from Brook. She was married at Brook in 1894 to Jack Ulyat who died in 1947. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Ernest Nelson, Brook, Mrs. John Standish and Mrs. John Garland, Rensselaer, Mrs. Harold Bisig and Mrs. Jack Whitt, Warsaw and Mrs. Clifford Clark, Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Davis, Rensselaer; Mrs. Jessie Guldenzoph, Miami, Fla and Mrs. Mabel Jewell, Logansport and a brother, Lowell Zoborosky, Sheridan, Ill.
Journal-Courier, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 9 April 1956, p. 10 Contributed by Karen Zach

Delphi - George W. Vianco, 65, of Delphi R 2, died Tuesday in St. Elizabeth hospital, Lafayette where he had been a patient since Nov 28. He had been ill several years with heart ailment. A native of Delphi, Mr. Vianco spent his life here and was a retired meat cutter. He was married in 1912 to Dolla Heidrick and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Surviving with the widow are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Trobaugh of Lafayette; four sons, Paul, Thomas and Charles Vianco, all of Delphi and George Jr. serving with the armed forces in Hawaii, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Crone of Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1957, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mildred L. Weimer, 92, passed away November 21, 2018. She was born on February 25, 1926 in Ridgeville, IN to Carrie and Frank Ozbun. Surviving are her daughter, Karen, of Davenport, IA and 3 grandchildren: Dan Bennett (Cynthia Brandenburg) of Millersville, MD, Matt Bennett of Albion, IN, and Jessica Beaver (Philip) of Noblesville, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and two brothers, her husband R. Dale Weimer, her son Bruce Weimer, and her daughter Bonnie Bennett. Mildred graduated as valedictorian from Ridgeville High School in 1944 and attended Ball State University, graduating in 1949 with a bachelor's degree in teaching. She married Dale Weimer that same year and they moved to Albion, IN. In 1966 Mildred received her master's degree, also from Ball State. She and her family moved to Berne, IN in 1966. Mildred taught Home Economics and Business for many years in Albion and Berne. Mildred was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne, Indiana and Adams County Retired Teachers Assoc., and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Antoine Rivarre Chapter. Over the years, Mildred enjoyed several hobbies and activities including sewing, crocheting, traveling, being with her family, going to garage sales, jigsaw puzzles, volunteering at Swiss Heritage Village, camping with the Sam's RV Club, and the many activities at Swiss Village Retirement Home. Funeral services will be held at Swiss Village Retirement Home at 11am on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Visitation will be from 10am to 11am before the service. Burial will take place at Sweet Cemetery in Noble County, Indiana. Memorial gifts can be made to: Sweet Church Community Organization, 3015E 415N, Albion, IN 46701, Trinity United Methodist Church in Berne, a church of your choice, or to the Swiss Village Samaritan Fund.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit (accessed 11/25/2018)

William R. Lester, 22, Evansville and Rosemary Weintraut, 20, Mount Vernon were killed early Sunday when their car left a curve on Ind 69 a half mile north of Farmersville, and struck a tree.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Paul Weller, 43, Boston, Mass., a former Berne resident died recently. He was a graduate of Berne High School and was the son of Rev. Russell Weller, who taught in the Berne school system for many years, and Mrs. Weller. His father, a former pastor of the Pleasant Dale Church of the Brethren, is deceased. Survivors include several children and the mother. Burial will be in North Manchester.
[Buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, October 3, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Robert Whidden, 62, Silver Lake, died Sunday night of injuries suffered late Saturday when his car collided with another car at a Wabash County road intersection about 16 miles northwest of Wabash.
: Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 21
Contributed by Karen Zach

Otterbein - Elizabeth B. Whitsel, 86, formerly of Otterbein, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Home Hospital, Lafayette following an extended illness. Born April 10, 1901 in WIlliamsport, she had spent most of her life in Otterbein. Her marriage was to Earl N. Whitsel, who died in 1946. Mrs. Whitsel was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Beulah Chapter 102, Order of Eastern Star in Otterbein. Surviving is a son, Robert M. Whitsel of Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Sunday, 21 Feb 1988, p. 28
Contributed by Karen Zach

At South Bend, Henrietta Wilbur, 81, died yesterday of injuries suffered a week earlier when she was struck by an automobile.
: Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 11 June 1956, p. 21
Contributed by Karen Zach

Musselman Rites Today
Lane WILLSON, eldest son of Col. S.C. Willson of this city, died at his residence in Indianapolis on Wednesday morning March 17th. His disease was inflammation of the brain and his illness but for a few hours duration. His remains were brought to his old home for interment and deposited in the New School Cemetery on the afternoon of Thursday, services taking place at the family residence. Lane's age was about 33 years.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, IN; March 23, 1875

Oak Hill Records: Col. Samuel C Willson purchased Lot 42 in Section 5 on May 7, 1880. Henry Lane Willson was moved from Mills Cemetery and reinterred in Oak Hill on May 18, 1880 New School or Mills Cemetery was moved to make way for Wabash College to expand. Stone reads: Lane Henry Willson Co I 11 Ind Inf; Oct 16 1841 - Mar 17, 1874
Contributed by Kimberly Hancock

Mrs. Zella M. [Egly] Wittmer, 82, Fort Wayne, a native of Decatur, died at 6:28 a.m. Wednesday in her home. She had resided in For Wayne 46 years. Mrs. Wittmer retired in 1955 from the General Electric Co. after 24 years of service. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Dager and Mrs. Violet Robbins, both of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside park Funeral Home, with calling there after 2 p.m. today. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, October 3, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

(Handwritten date: Oct. 24, 1935)
DEATH CLAIMS DWIGHT YOUSE - Farmer Dies at Local Hospital Following Brief Illness
Dwight Youse, 48, farmer residing on route 1, Decatur, died at the Adams county memorial hospital at 4:25 o'clock Wednesday afternoon following a short illness. Mr. Youse had been admitted to the hospital at 3:30 o'clock ?? afternoon. Death was ?? to complications. He was born in Allen county on ??, 1887 and was a son of ?? Mrs. John Youse. He was married to Mrs. Olga Youse, who ??. He resided in Madison township, Allen county, two miles ?? of Hoagland, and was a member of the Antioch Lutheran church at Hoagland. Surviving are the widow, the father and five children: Mrs. Jeanette Myer, Fort Wayne; Richard, Madeline, Mary Louise and Ray, all at home. Two brothers, Amos and Willard Youse of Hoagland, also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
[buried Antioch Lutheran Cem., Allen County, Ind.]
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 28
Contributed by Karin King