Franklin, Ind., Sept 15 - Jarvis A. Alexander, 76, a prominent Franklin citizen, died at noon today. At one time he was Johnson County Democratic chairman a member of the City Council and the school and park boards. Three children survive.
Indianapolis Star (IN); Wednesday, 16 Sept 1936, p. 18
Contributed by Karen Zach

Capt J.M. Atkinson, Swings into Eternity
Last Sunday was a quiet day to the people of Lebanon, until about five o'clock in the afternoon. The day had been passed in riding, walking, and attending church, and when the sun seemed almost ready to hide himself but few persons could be seen on the streets; but these few were perfectly horrified when they saw Solon Atkinson come out of his father's store screaming that his father had killed himself. They rushed into the store and beheld in the back room the body of Capt. John M. Atkinson hanging by a cord over the trap door that went down into the cellar. The news of the suicide went all over town in a few moments, and hundreds of people rushed to the heartrending scene. His body was cut down and laid upon the floor and after the excited populace had somewhat subsided, a coroner's inquest was held. The evidence as was brought out is about as follows: His family had noticed something wrong with him for some time, but nothing that alarmed them. The night before his death he could not sleep; was up walking around most of the time. When morning came he ate his breakfast and seemed as cheerful as usual. About eight o'clock he told his wife he was going to the store, and went down as he occasionally did on the Sabbath. he was soon to open the door, go in and close the door behind him. He went to his account books, posted them up and made a statement of all his debts. His statement, like the habits and character of the man, is very correct. He then wrote a letter stating the reasons of the suicide, which we publish below. He took off his coat and put his watch in his hat, took a small hemp cord, made the hangman's noose and fastened the end to the beam of a wheel directly over a trap door that led to the cellar. He put blinds over the west windows, so no one could see him, then wound a cord around his arms very tightly, but leaving the forearm at liberty, not running the cord below the elbow joint. He probably put the noose over his neck before binding his arms. He evidently stood upon a box on the edge of the trap door, while making these arrangements. There was a pistol shot in his mouth, showing that he had got all things ready and then fired. He had the use of his hands and arms to his elbows, enough to use the revolver, and by his side near the box upon which he stood laid the revolver with one barrel empty. The shot must have deadened sensibility, so he swang off. Perhaps the shot killed him, but he was determined in his work of self-destruction, and knowing how bad men might be shot and yet live, the hanging suggested itself to him. The following is a letter that the jury found in his pocket written in a plain hand:
"Lebanon , Ind., September, 12, 1875
Sunday morning 9 A.m. The day is cloudy; my mind is made up. for years I have had fears of insanity. These fears ore confirmed. My life has been a failure in many respects. Some persons have fared better that they would have done had I not lived. There never was a better woman lived then my wife; my children are all good children. The masonic Fraternity will see that my name does not become a by-word in the mouths of the profane. My body will be buried without any pomp or religious ceremony. It will gratify my family to have the Fraternity quietly bury me. To the Fraternity I entrust my family, hoping that the Masonic insurance will be promptly paid, that they may know that I have made some provisions for them to live for a time. I do this thing calmly. I feel that my mind is made to endure no longer here. I ought to tell my wife and children good-bye, but it would worry them worse. O, Harriet, kiss all the children for me, good-bye for aye!"
J.M. Atkinson
John M. Atkinson was born in Nicholas county, Kentucky, on the 14th day of January, 1830. He remained in that county until he was twenty-one years of age, then he removed to this county where he had lived until his death. He was married to Miss Harriet H. Hillis on the 18th day of April, 1854. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity of this place, of which lodge he was Master, also at the head of the highest degrees of the order. He was a man who had the entire confidence of the people. He was kind to his family and seemed to think a great deal of his children, often speaking of them in the very highest praise. he was a captain in the Eleventh Indiana Cavalry, and served until the war was over. He was a good soldier, and kind to his men, among whom he had many friends. This is another frightful example of human frailty. No one for a single moment, would have ever thought that Captain Atkinson would have taken his own life. He was a many of fine mind, good education and a safe counsellor. he had made a life a success amid many misfortunes that had overtaken him: he had by sound reasoning and determined will surmounted every obstacle that came in his way. he was peculiar in his manners, and sometimes acted very strangely toward his friends, all of which attributed to his peculiarities. The cause that led to his insanity can only be stated as speculations. The decline in his health evidently was the most prominent, as the body weakened and his nervous system enfeebled his mind lost its vigor and strength and his family had noticed that little things would troubled him that a few years ago he would not have noticed, which was evidently on account of the weakened condition of his body. He, in this weakened condition, went under the delusion that he would become insane and that weighed heavily upon his mind and added much to the derangement of his reasoning powers. There was no one thing that dethroned his reason, but it was a combination of circumstances that settled around and overwhelmed him. the condition of his mind evidently was a desperate one, and it would be interesting to know the peculiar sensations that were upon him on that fatal morning as he placed the noose about his throat and fired that deadly shot into his fevered brain, bidding farewell to home and its dear ones, his neighbors and friends and deliberately make a final leap into the lap of eternity; weather he thought it to be duty, or murder, where he would prefer to take his chances in the mercy of Providence rather that live a manic in the mad house, or whether he had the power to reason for a single moment or not can not be known. The arrangements for the suicide were well arranged and very cunningly devised. But it is a fact that insane people are sometimes very sagacious in accomplishing theirpurposes. The real condition of his mind during the hour of that fearful tragedy of course, will never be known. In closing our mediation over this sad event, let us resolve to extend our sympathy toward his misfortunes family in their sad bereavement, and as the sad sod grows over his premature grave, let us all forget his faults, but perpetuate in memory his many virtues, believing that the God of mercy will deal justly by charitably with his soul.
Lebanon Weekly Pioneer, Boone County, Indiana; Friday, September 17, 1875
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Dayton - Russell Parks Baker, 77, a former Dayton resident died on his birthday at 3:30 p.m. Christmas Day in Wesleyan Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He was born in Dayton Dec 25, 1892 and had lived in Chicago the past 50 years where he was a retired executive of the Pure Oil Co. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and married Helen Christian. Surviving with the widow is a sister, Mrs. Frank Roskuski of Flora.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 26 Dec 1969, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Nezzie Jean (Youngblood) Baughman, 4/22/1935-12/9/2018
Nezzie Jean Baughman age 83 of Portland passed away early Sunday morning December 9, 2018 in Miller's Merry Manor in Dunkirk. She was born April 22, 1935 in Woodberry, Tennessee the daughter of Delter and Bertha (Mathis) Youngblood. She was married October 16, 1970 to Jackie G. Baughman who survives. She was a homemaker and had worked at CTS in Berne. Surviving are her husband Jackie, six sons Richard Hodge of Denver, CO., Rick Hodge of Muncie, Lonnie Stephen of Portland, Brian Stephen of Portland, Jamie Baughman of Portland and Jackie Baughman (wife Jacqueline) of Portland, two daughters Debra Bullard of Portland and Kai-li Baughman of Portland, Eleven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Friday at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Hugh Kelly presiding. Burial will follow in the Gardens of Memory in Muncie. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Jay County Cancer Society or Donor's Choice.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home online obit (accessed 12/16/2018)

The recent sudden death of W. A. Beane of the Goshen Democrat will recall to the ind of the older residents of Elkhart County the similarity of the mind of the older residents of Elkhart County the smiliarity of the fate of his predecessor on that paper, Mr. Washington Earl, who fell in his own doorway while entering his home from down town, and, if we remember rightly, never regained consciousness before death - Elkhart Review
Indianapolis State Sentinel (IN); 6 Dec 1893, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Everett A. Beaver, 55, 1950 N. Olney St, WWII veteran will be buried tomorrow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. in Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel here. Mr. Beaver died Sunday in Billings Veterans Administration Hospital. A native of Lebanon, Mr. Beaver had lived in Indianapolis eight years and was a plumber. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Beaver, Miami, Fla, a sister and five brothers.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Probably the Bloody Work of a Worthless Tramp
On Saturday morning last at about 9 o'clock, Mrs. Mary A, Berryhill, widow of Wm. O. Berryhill, and daughter of Elisha Riley, was found lying on the floor of her kitchen, near the fair grounds, by her youngest children, who had been absent from the house a short time, with a bloody gash over the left eye. She got up after the children came in and sat down on a chair, but soon fell over on the floor in convulsions. The alarm was given to the physician was summoned. Upon examination she was found to be suffering from a fracture of the skull. The depressed portion of the cranium was raised, and she has been gradually recovering since, although the wound is of a very serious nature. Early Saturday morning a stranger called at Mrs, Berryhill's with a bridle on his arm, and asked for something to eat. Mrs. Berryhill says she thinks he returned after the older children had gone to town, and entering the door unnoticed struck her on the head with some blunt instrument and then kicked her in the side, leaving a sever bruise there. After this she knows not what happened, but if her theory is true the fellow must have been frightened away, as no depredations of any kind were committed about the premises. Some think Mrs. Berryhill fell on the floor, striking her head against a glass can, which was found near where she lay, with the bottom broken out. There is some mystery connected with the matter which will probably never be unveiled.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; October 9, 1884
Died at an early hour this morning at her residence one mile north of the city, Mary A. Berryhill, aged about 48 years. Mrs. Berryhill, it will be remembered, was severely injured by some persons unknown, October 4th last, and she never fully recovered from her injuries. The immediate cause of her death was brain fever. She leaves five children, three sons and two daughters. Her funeral will take place from the late residence tomorrow, Friday, at 10 o'clock A.M.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; December 4, 1884
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Lawrence R. Bolinger, 71, 365 Bryan St., Berne, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health four years and hospitalized five weeks. He was born in Kosciusko County on January 5, 1904, the son of George and Effie Armstrong-Bolinger, and was married on August 7, 1926, in Huntington, to Inez Shaffer, who survives. He resides in Berne since 1960 and was employed at the Economy Printing Co. before his retirement. Survivors, in addition to the wife, are four brothers, Donald and Floyd Bolinger, Warsaw; Clifford, Atwood, and John W. of near Warsaw; and two sisters, Mrs. William (Mabel) Suk, Warsaw, and Mrs. Boyd (Helen) Merrill, South Bend. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Yager Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Bauman officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, December 3, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Death notice reported by CW Morrison & Son, Funeral Directors
Sunday, August 16 of typhoid fever, Mrs. Sarah A. Bound, age 26 years, wife of Jacob Bound, at their home in Blue River Township. Interment Tuesday at Asbury Cemetery.
Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana; 20 Aug 1891, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Carrie Boyd, formerly of Terre Haute who died Tuesday in Indianapolis will be at 11 o'clock Friday morning at the Martin Tearman Funeral Home, Rev. R. Powell Mead will officiate and burial in Highland Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Following solemnly impressive funeral services at Maple Grove Cemetery Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. JH Carnes assisted by Rev. J.M. Larmore, the remains of Anna L. Bradt, beloved wife of William D. Bradt, whose death occurred at Los Angeles, California Dec 18, 1924 were laid to rest in that beautiful little city of the dead in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives, neighbors and friends, the casket being surrounded by a profusion of beautiful floral offerings. A quartette composed of GE Mullin; EW Manley; Mrs. F. Moster and Mrs. WM Baker sang In the Adenad Abide with Me. Undertaker Moster had met Mr. Bradt his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry J. Bradt and little son Harry of Los Angeles upon their arrival at Cincinnati Friday night. The funeral cortege left Cincinnati at noon Saturday arriving at the cemetery at 2 o'clock, having been met at Cedar Grove by the pall bearers and friends. Pallbearers were: W. S. Weaver; FW Becker; JP Goodwin; EW Brockman; EM Glasser; JH Mittendorf; MH Day and Arch Rittenhouse. Those from a distance in attendance were Martin H. Day of Brooklyn, NY; Fred Hayes, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; William Poysel and wife, JH Mittendorf and wife; Arch Rittenhouse and wife and Mrs. Cora Kizer all of Cincinnati.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kenneth W. Bragg, 61, father of Mrs. Charles Swales, route 3, Decatur, died at 2:23 p.m. Saturday at Huntington Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Huntington County, Mr. Bragg was a retired Erie-Lackawanna conductor.Survivors include his wife, Mary; the daughter, Mrs. Swales; one son, Kent, a Pierceton resident; three step-sons, one step-daughter; a brother, Ralph, who resided in LaFountaine; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Deal & Robbins Funeral Home in Huntington and burial will be in Mt. Etna Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, November 3, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Doris Britton, 58, 6720 Winters Road, Fort Wayne, sister of Mrs. Evelyn Groves, Decatur, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday in her residence. She was a native of Rochester, living most of her life in Fort Wayne. She retired in 1974 from the International Harvester Co., where she had 30 years of service. Surviving are her husband, John; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Popcock, Fort Wayne; her mother, Mrs. Jennie Dear, Columbia City; two brothers, Franklin and John Dear, both of Columbia City; and five sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Hauptmeyer of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Evelyn Groves of Decatur; Mrs. Lenore Walker of Columbia City, Mrs. Margaret Mumma of Spencerville, and Mrs. Lois Osgood of Hayward, Calif. Funeral services will be announced by Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
[Buried Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Cora C. Brooks, widow of George Brooks, a former employee of the stereotype department of the Tribune died at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the Cook Nursing Home. She was 65. A member of the Breden Memorial EUB Church, Mrs. Brooks is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elnora Bywater of Greensburg, Ind.; two sons, Edward and James Brooks, both of Terre Haute and five grandchildren. The body was taken to the Gillis Memory Chapel.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Newcastle - Benjamin F. Brown, age 77, for many years connected with the theatrical business here, died yesterday at Henry County Hospital. He came here in 1892 and took charge of the Alcazar theater. He retired in 1923. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Frank Michael and Mrs. Walter Patrick of this city and Edward Brown of Washington DC.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles W. Brown, one of the old residents of this city, died at his home on south Meridian street yesterday morning at 6:20 o'clock. He had been in poor health for the past nine years and for several months had been confined to his bed. He was a veteran of the civil war and was a member of the G.A.R. and the M.E. church. For many years Mr. Brown was engaged in the sawmill and lumber business in this city. He was married to Lydia McClure, who survives him as do also their two children, Mosses R. Brown, marshal of Thorntown, and Mrs. Ida J. Butler of this city. The funeral will occur Friday at two p.m. and will be conducted by Rev. D.T. Hottson. Burial at Oak Hill.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; January 10, 1901
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Mrs. Ruth E. Schwartz Brown, 64, San Antonio, Tex., sister of Mrs. Warren (Vera) Lehman, Decatur, died Sunday in San Antonio following an extended illness. Mrs. Brown, a retired civil service nurse, was born in Monroe township on June 14, 1911, the daughter of C.W.R. and Minnie Sprunger-Schwartz, and was married in Okinawa on Jan. 9, 1950., to James Brown, who died in 1963. She attended the chapel on the Fort Sam Houston base. Surviving are two sons, James and Christy, both of San Antonio; four sisters, Mrs. Laverne (Anna Jane) Gilliom, route 1, Bluffton; Mrs. Warren (Vera) Lehman, Decatur; Mrs. Max (Virginia) Sprunger Elkhart, and Mrs. Gomer (Gertrude) Kropa, North Reading, Mass., two brothers, Harold Schwartz, route 1, Monroe; Ernest Schwartz, Berne; one half-brother, Larry Schwartz, Indianapolis; one step-brother, Darrel Wagner, Angola; two step-sisters, Mrs. William (Colleen) Allmandinger, Berne, and Mrs. Merle (Rosalyn) Kuhn, Angola. One sister, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Banner, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the Ziziki, Kerns, Downy, McClaugherty Funeral Home, San Antonio, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow in the Ft. Sam Houston Military Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, November 11, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Frances Carrie Bryan, daughter of John N Fall, a pioneer resident of Boone county, and widow of Steele Bryan, who died here forty years ago, died suddenly Friday night at 10 o'clock at her home on the corner of South and West streets. The cause of death is given as valvular disease of the heart. Mrs. Bryan was born in Boone county, and spent all her life in the county and the city of Lebanon. The immediate relatives surviving are one brother, Dr. W. D. Fall, of Advance, and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah J. Utter and Mrs. Al Gray, of this county, and Mrs. Alice Downing, of Lafayette. Two brothers, Dr. C.W. Fall and Park O. Fall are deceased. One son, Clarence is also deceased. The funeral from the residence Sunday afternoon, by Rev. Hardy Lumb, pastor of the First Presbyterian church was private. Burial at Oak Hill.
Lebanon Daily Reporter, Boone County, Indiana; Tuesday, June 21, 1921
Frances Carrie Fall, daughter of John Nicholas and Lydia Davis Fall, born circa 1853 (age 17 in 1870 census) Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon Indiana. Married Boone county Indiana, January 1, 1872 to Nathaniel Steele Bryan. After his death, she moved in with her father and kept house for him. At her father's death, she put in large bills against the estate, claiming she had rendered service in keeping house for him. The settling of the estate dragged through the courts for years. During WWI, she announced that she had adopted a boy, Marion Bryan. She supposedly received mail from him. No one ever saw him. One day she announced that he had died, and she was having him brought home for burial. Her brother-in-law Clayton Rosencrace, funeral director in Lebanon, conducted the services and a casket was buried. A large granite marker was erected over the grave with the name Marion Bryan on it. She left her estate to Marion and lawyers spent five years and all the estate trying to trace relatives of descendants of Marion. None were ever found. She and Nathaniel Bryan had one son. Clarence Steele Bryan, died of T.B. at the age of 18 years.
Note: Clayton Rosencrace is not her brother-in-law, but rather he is married to her niece.
FAHL - FALL Family Notes Part IV Chapter IV
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Mrs. Hannah Bryant, wife of our esteemed fellow citizen, Nathaniel Bryan, at the residence, on Friday afternoon, January 16, 1874. She was the daughter of the late John McFeaters, a ruling Elder in the Harmony Presbyterian Church, Synod of Pittsburgh; and was born in Junietta Co. Penn, April 20, 1810. She was married on the 24th of January, 1833, and was the mother of eleven children, two sons and nine daughters. The sons and three of the daughters survive. The family removed from Penn., to Lebanon in March 1866, and although disease has compelled her to lead a very retired life, she secured a warm circle of friends, both in her own church and among other good people. From a rheumatic affliction she had not been able to walk or take care of herself for over five years, but bore her sufferings with remarkable patience. She made a profession of religion in the church of her father in 1826, and was an exemplary Christian. She chose for her special text for the year, Job XIX, 25. "I know that my Redeemer liveth," and in this confidence she departed to eternal rest.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; January 22, 1874
Contributed by Kim Hancock

The venerable mother of the Rev. L.C. Buckles of this city died a few days ago at Thorntown aged 83 years. She was born in New Jersey and was married to Seaman Buckles in 1831 and soon thereafter they settled at the home of his parents in Greene County. Here five children were born to them. In the fall of 1840 they came to Bone County settling two and one half miles south of Thorntown then two children came to bless them. Her husband died in July 1846 and she was thrown upon her own resource to rear and train a large family of children, which she did with all the nobility of a grand woman, instilling her noble character into all her children - Lafayette Courier.
Indianapolis State Sentinel (IN); 6 Dec 1893, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Monticello - Ray W. Burget, 83 of 316 GI Avenue, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack in downtown Monticello at 6 p.m. Wednesday. He was born in White County and married Flossie Fowler in 1908. She died in 1966. Mr. Burget was a member of the Watchtower Bible Tract Society. He lived in South Bend for several years until he retired from Studebaker Corp. He had lived in Monticello the past four years. Surviving are five sons: Elmer and Wayne of Denver, Color; Kenneth and Ralph of South Bend and Carl Burget of Hoffman Estates, Ill; six daughters, Mrs. Iola Reithman of Ravenna, Ohio; Mrs. Louise Dimmit of Rochester, Mrs. Virginia Mikesell of Westland, Mich; Mrs. Opal Schmidt of Paris, Ohio; Mrs. Ruth Lowe of South Haven, Mich and Mrs. Clara Morse of South Bend. Also, three brothers, Earl of Frankfort; Orr of Scobey, Mont and Roy Burget of Idaville and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Bigelow of Cozad, Neb and Mrs. Myrtle Stewart of Monticello.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 26 Dec 1969, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Albert Cobin Butcher, 76, died at his home, 102 Whitcomb Avenue, at 10:30 o'clock this morning after an illness of several months. During his many years in Clinton, Mr. Butcher had been a prominent saw mill operator and had founded the United Brethren Church on South Main Street where he was pastor for several years. Mr. Butcher was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Nora Vestal, Clinton; Mrs. Elizabeth Hatt, Waynetown; Mrs. Lena Lyday, Rutner, Oregon; Mrs. Ruth Clutter, Brazil; Mrs. Ora Esther Zeck, Young America and Miss Blanche Butcher, Young America; four sons, William, James and Charles, all of Clinton and Aaron, Terre Haute; one sister, Mrs. Emma Stewart, Omaha, Neb; one brother, James of Terre Haute; 32 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
Daily Clintonian, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; Friday, 8 Feb 1935, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Carrie Butler, wife of Thomas N. Butler, of Frankfort, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shaw, three miles south of Lebanon, at noon last Sunday. She had been ill for two years with consumption and was recently taken to her parents home in order to have the benefit of her relatives care and companionship during her few remaining days. She was thirty-six years, one month and twenty days of age and leaves two children, Mary, aged six, and Ruby, aged eight. She resided in Lebanon until three years ago when the family removed to Frankfort where Mr. Butler is engaged in the livery business. The funeral occurred at Salem church Monday at two p.m., Rev O.C. Wilson officiating. Burial at Robison Cemetery.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; April 18, 1901
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Warsaw - Mrs. Henry Byrer, age 94, a resident of this vicinity more than 80 years, died yesterday at the home of a daughter near Marshall, Michigan. The daughter and one son survive. Burial will take place here Wednesday.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ruthie Cavin died at her home in Jefferson township at 4:20 p.m. yesterday of double pneumonia after a ten day illness. She was the daughter of W.I. and Anna Dye. She was born in Boone county, April 14, 1894 and consequently was 24 years, 6 months and 1 day of age. On November 24, 1915, she was married in Boone county to Loral Cavin, who survives. The brothers and sisters surviving are Ray, Merle and Ovid Dye, all near Lebanon; Lena and Nellie Dye, both of near Lebanon. She was a member of the Baptist church of Lebanon. The funeral will be conducted from the residence at 11 a.m. Thursday by the Rev. E.A. Williams. Interment in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Lebanon Reporter, Boone County, Indiana; Wednesday, October 16, 1918
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Brazil, Ind., June 11 -- Funeral services for Mrs. Lulu Chamness, 81 years old, 2101 Locust Street, Terre Haute, and a former resident of Clay County who died Tuesday at her residence in Terre Haute will be at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery near Greenwood. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Surviving are two sons, Roy and Ray Chamness, of Terre Haute; a stepson, Elzie Chamness of Poland, six step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Barbara L. Chapman, 44, New Haven, a native of Decatur, died at 1:10 p.m. Friday in her home following an illness of two days. Mrs. Chapman had been the school nurse at Sunnymede Elementary School for seven years. She was a native of Decatur but had resided in New Haven for 20 years. She was born in Decatur on April 17, 1931, the daughter of Cyrus and Evelyn Kelly-Cable. Surviving are her husband, Phil; a daughter, Nancy, at home; two sons, Brian and Paul, both at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Dean Phillips and Mrs. Charles Geiger, both of Columbia City, and Mrs. John Ginter, Bloomington. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in New Haven United Methodist Church, with calling there after 1:30 p.m. Monday. Calling hours at E. Harper & Sons Funeral Home, New Haven, will be after 7:30 p.m. today and all day Sunday. Burial will be in New Haven IOOF Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the memorial fund of the church.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, November 15, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Funeral services were held Friday at Broad Ripple Methodist Church for Mrs. Anna Combs, widow of Rev. Jonathan Combs. Burial occurred in the Farley Cemetery southeast of Carmel. The family was well known in the southwestern part of Hamilton County. Survivors are two sons, David Combs of Indianapolis and Paul Combs of Long beach, Calif. Two grandchildren also are living.
Noblesville Daily Ledger, Hamilton County, Indiana; Friday, 26 April 1946
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Tiffany Lynn Conn, 19-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Conn, route 1, Ossian, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Elsey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals, Waynedale. She died at 8:02 p.m. Sunday in Lutheran Hospital after a two-day illness. Also surviving are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Conn and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee, all of Fort Wayne; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Ms. Lloyd Moudy, Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Lee, Leo Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Patman, New Haven, and William Fisher, Toledo, O. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, November 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Coppock are planned for 2 p.m. Friday at Young's Funeral Home with Rev. Edward Johnson, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The Tipton county native died at 12:40 p.m. at her home 426 North Independence street, following a heart attack. She had been in ill health for the last two months. She was 92. The deceased was born in Goldsmith, March 4, 1860, the daughter of Enos and Susan (Phares) Hinkle. On Dec 1, 1881, she married Joseph H. Coppock and lived in Tipton the past 65 years. Her husband and three of the five children born to the couple are deceased. She was a member of the Tetersburg Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Paul E. Coppock at home and Forrest H. Coppock, 429 North Main street, 16 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 Feb 1953, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Curry was born at Blooming Grove, Franklin County, Ind Aug 24, 1839 and died Aug 12, 1891 aged 51 years 11 months 18 days. He was married to Nancy H. Thomas Sept 29, 1866. The fruits of this marriage are eight children, of whom five survive him. Mr. Curry was a neighbor well known in this vicinity always ready and willing to lend a helping hand at all times. Those who know him with but very few exceptions, esteemed him as a true friend and neighbor. The writer has known him for 15 years and always found him a friend to give council and advice and willing to make sacrifices to lend a helping hand in time of need. Mr. Curry was the son of Harrison and Susan Curry, who moved to this county when the deceased was quite young. Mr. Curry served as a faithful servant to his country during the late war, he volunteered in 1862 in Company B, 99th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers and served to the close of the war. Mr. Curry (better known as Billy) was of a jovial nature always ready for a joke. He left his home the evening of August 12, stopping and chatting with the neighbors along the route as was his custom to do, to Willow Branch, seeming to be in as good health and spirits as usual not complaining of any ailment, when he reached Willow Branch he seemed to be in as good spirits as ever. At the time of his death he was in the act of buying a pair of overalls of Henry Johnson of Willow Branch and seemed to be in good health and spirits. Mr. Johnson showed one pair, and he said "them won't do," Mr. Johnson turned to get another pair, and Mr. Curry fell and gasped about three times for breath and was dead. He died of heart disease. He was removed as soon as necessary arrangements could be made to his home two and one half miles west of Willow Branch and was buried the next day August 13 at 2 o'clock p.m. at Willow Branch graveyard.
Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana; 20 Aug 1891, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

James Dant, aged 94, an old citizen of Barr township died Monday at his home where he has lived about 60 years. He leaves a wife and 11 children, all living but one. He was a catholic in faith and good democrat in politics - Washington Democrat
Indianapolis State Sentinel (IN); 6 Dec 1893, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Velma L. Dawson, 60, Union City, mother of Mrs. Ralph (Donna) Saunders, Monroe, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at her residence. She was born near Portland on Dec. 21, 1914, the daughter of Mont and Josie Manor. Survivors include her husband, George; four children, Mrs. Ralph (Donna) Saunders, Monroe; Mrs. William (Beverly) Mock, Ridgeville; Mrs. Gerald (Nancy) Pouder, Union City, O.; Larry Reynolds, Union City; six sisters, five brothers, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at eh Brooks & Sons Funeral Home, Union City, with Rev. Paul Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Union City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will remain closed.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, November 17, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Jesse DeBeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. DeBeck, died Monday at Pendleton, Ind., at the age of 20 years. The funeral and burial were at Cincinnati today, the family having moved to that city Saturday.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

FATHER OF RAY DUFF EXPIRES - John [sic[ M. Duff, 79, Dies at Chattanooga, Tuesday
James M. Duff, 79, of Chattanooga, O., father of Ray Duff, Jefferson twp. school teacher, died at his home at Chattanooga, Tuesday morning at ? o'clock. Death was caused by gall stones and complications. He became seriously ill Sunday morning. He was a grocer and filling station operator and well known here. The deceased was a son of William Duff and was born near Columbus, Ohio, March 5, 1857. Both his parents preceded many years ago. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Emma Mason; six sons, Oley, Titusville, Fla.; Earl, of Mims, Fla.; Finley and Ross, both of Buckley, Mich.; Jacob of Chattanooga and Ray of Jefferson twp. Two daughters preceded. One brother, William, of Hartford City, survives, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bollinger, Mrs. Allie Smith and Mrs. Maude Baucher. Funeral services were held this morning at the Chattanooga Methodist church at 10:30 EST with Rev. Clark officiating. Burial was in the Kessler cemetery at Chattanooga. (Handwritten date: 1935)
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 30
Transcribed by Karin King

Rites for William Joseph Edwards, age 15, 4030 E. 30th Street who died Saturday in City Hospital were held Tuesday afternoon. Burial was at Cicero. The youth had been ill only a short time. He was born at Noblesville. He was a sophomore at Arsenal Technical HS and had attended School 73. He was a member of the Forest Manor ME Church. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, and two sisters, June Maxine and Elsie Ann.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Walter C. Fegley, 82, 503 South Fifth St. , died at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, where he had been admitted Sunday evening. Mr. Fegley, a retired employee of the Krick-Tyndall Co., also bought and sold furs at his residence. He was born in Harrison Township, Van Wert County, O.; on March 1, 1893, the son of Charles and Dora Cremean-Fegley, and was married on November 16, 1913, to Anna Kirchenbauer, who died April 9, 1972. Survivors include seven children, Mrs. Roy (Marie) Gaskill, Convoy, O.; Herbert Fegley, Payne, O., Paul Fegley, Jerome, Mich.; Mrs. Helen Bittner, Dixon, O.; Donald Fegley, Quincy, Mich.; Glen F. Fegley, Decatur; Mrs. Leonard (Betty) Egly, route 1, Decatur; 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. One daughter, Dorothy, one sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Zwick Funeral Home, with Rev. Howard Beer officiating. Burial will be in the Protestant Evangelical Cemetery in Harrison township. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, December 3, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services for Hosea F. Frakes, 52, of 1522 South 20th Street an account for the Buntin-Conley Agency, who died Wednesday will be at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Martin Tearman Funeral Home. Rev. Ralph Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn cemetery at Farmersburg. Friends may call at the funeral home and members of Terre Haute Elks Lodge No 86 will conduct memorial services there at 7 o'clock Thursday morning.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. T. E. Fribley, former pastor of the Central Methodist Church, Richmond and former superintendent of Ft. Wayne and Kokomo districts of the North Indiana Methodist conference died suddenly Sunday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Fribley had been in Kokomo where he became ill, leaving in his car with Mrs. Fribley to drive to his home in Tipton. He became ill again, stopped the car and died. Dr. Fribley was for the past two and one half years pastor of the First Methodist Church in Tipton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10 a.m. at the First Methodist Church, Tipton.
Greenfield Daily Reporter, Hancock County, Indiana; Monday, 14 Jan 1952, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

N. Richard Gentis, 54, Mentor, O., son of Mrs. Clela M. Gentis, Swiss Village in Berne, died at 3 a.m. Thursday in Cleveland Clinic, O., where he had been a patient two weeks. Mr. Gentis was a native of Fort Wayne and had been employed at General Electric Co. as a packing designer for 32 years. He had resided in Mentor the past six years. Surviving are his wife, Margaret M.; two daughters, Miss Mary Ann Gentis, Mentor, and Mrs. Linda Larrimer, Columbus, O.; and his mother, Mrs. Clela M. Gentis, Swiss Village, Berne. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home with calling from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and after 1 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Allen County Cancer Society.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, November 14, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

FORMER BERNE WOMAN DIES - Mrs. Daniel Gerber, 57, Succumbs at Fort Wayne
Mrs. Daniel Gerber, aged 57, formerly Mary Simon, died at 11:45 o'clock Friday night at the St. Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne. She had been ill two weeks with pneumonia and complications. Mrs. Gerber formerly lived here and is remembered by many in this town. She has many relatives here. Mrs. Gerber was born in Switzerland and came to this community when she was six years of age. She grew to womanhood west of Berne, and early in life married Daniel Gerber. They moved to Fort Wayne quite a number of years ago. Surviving are the husband and the following children: Mrs. Clarence Boren and Mrs. Harry Van Meter, both of Fort Wayne; Nellie and Helen, at home; Mrs. Mary Collenmore, Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. Ancel Bowley, Burlington, Ill.; Solomon, Robert and Paul of Fort Wayne; Dan, Jr. of Wallen, Ind., and Peter of (cut off) (Handwritten date: Monday, April 1, 1935)
[buried in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 31-32
Transcribed by Karin King

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Martini Lutheran Church, New Haven, for Leon Henry Gould, 37, Fort Wayne, a native of Berne, who died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton. Rev. R. Edwin Bishop will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Harper and sons Funeral Home, New Haven from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church at 12 noon Friday. He had been manager and part owner of the Total Insurance Planning Services, Inc. He was a member of the first Missionary Church in Berne and president of the Heritage Lions Club at the time of his death. Born in Berne on Jan. 13, 1938, he was the son of Percy and Arvada Habegger-Gould. A 1956 graduate of Berne High School, he attended Ball State University, where he was active in music and traveled with the concert choir. He was in the Air national Guard seven years and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He was married on October 24, 1969, to Diane K. Berryman, Grover Hill, O. Survivors include the parents, the wife and one sister, Mrs. Stewart (Elaine) Miller, Bluffton. Preferred memorials are to the Lions Club Cancer Control Clinic.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, November 6, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Oaktown, Ind., June 11 - Mrs. Laura E. Grizzle, 86 years old of Oaktown died at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the residence. She was member of the Oaktown Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Blanche Morrison of Oaktown; a son, Noel of Oaktown; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Schulte Funeral Home where friends may call after noon Thursday. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the funeral home. The Rev. John Ledgerwood will officiate and burial will be in Oaktown cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elmer Guinn, 76, Holland, O., a native of Van Wert County, O., and father of Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Bohnke, route 1, Decatur, was dead on arrival at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday at a Maumee, O., hospital. Survivors include the wife, Esther; three daughters and three sons, including Mrs. Bohnke and Mrs. Eugene (Annette) Fry, Ohio City, O. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Alspach Funeral Home, Van Wert, with Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, October 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services for Harry H. Hamby, 61 years old, state editor of the Terre Haute Tribune, who died Tuesday will be at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the JN Hickman & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Marvin E. Utter will officiate and burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Nesbit; JT Brassie; Carl Davis; Howard Stevens; Jimmy Claus and John Potisek, all members of the Tribune editorial staff.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marilyn J. Hanley, 45, Fort Wayne, a native of Hoagland, died at 7:18 a.m. Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, where she had been a patient nearly two months. She had resided in Fort Wayne most of her life. She was a clerk at the Federal Housing Administration office, Auburn. Surviving are her husband, Robert G.; one son, Mike Fish, Fort Wayne; a stepson, Dennis Hanley, Laotto; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Dan Poyser, Fort Wayne; her mother, Mrs. Eva Wulliman, Fort Wayne, and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Hunter, Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, where friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Cancer Society.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, November 19, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Noblesville, Jan 23 - Elihu Hawkins, age 88, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. EH WiIlits. He served in the Civil War. His death leaves 31 men still living in Hamilton County of the 2,156 who enlisted. He was a former sheriff of the county and organized the Home Telephone Company of this city. He was a member of the Muncie K of P lodge and served several terms as commander of the local GAR post. He spent his entire life in Hamilton County.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

G. W. Hill, formerly a merchant at Wadena, was found last Friday morning about one mile east of Lochiel frozen to death. He was seated in his buggy, his hat off, and his horse had fallen into a ditch and could not get up. In his pocket was found a half-pint bottle empty, receipts for house rent and $1.80. He is thought to have been soliciting in Benton Conty pictures to enlarge. His body was taken to Fowler, where the inquest was held.
Indianapolis State Sentinel (IN); 6 Dec 1893, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

DEATH TAKES ELLEN HOLMES - Dies At Home Of Daughter, Mrs. Louie Neaderhouser Sunday
Mrs. Ellen Holmes, aged 72, widow of the late G. W. Holmes, died Sunday morning at 7:08 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louie Neaderhouser, of Berne. Death was caused by complications. She had been sick one week and critically ill the past several days. Mrs. Holmes had been staying with her daughter here the last few weeks. Mrs. Holmes was a native of Hoagland and was born there April 20, 1862, bringing her age to 72 years, 11 months and 4 days. She spent most of her life in and around Hoagland and Decatur. Her husband died in 1917 and since then she stayed at Fort Wayne much of the time with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver P. Schug. The deceased was born on an Easter Sunday and during her 72 years, her birthday fell on Easter Sunday just three times. Her death also came on a Sunday. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Louie Neaderhouser of Berne; Mrs. O. P. Schug of Fort Wayne; Rev. Gordon Holmes of Ottawa, Ohio. One brother survives, Enos Harr??, of Hoagland, who is sick at the present. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Neaderhouser home here and at 2 o'clock at the M. E. church at Hoagland, Rev. Herman Jennings officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch cemetery at Hoagland. (Handwritten date: Monday, March 25, 1935)
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 30
Transcribed by Karin King

Mary Arabella Howard born in Boone county, Indiana, October 29. 1873, died at near 6 o'clock p.m. at her residence in Center township, of organic heart disease, after an illness of nine weeks. She was married February 3, 1892 in Boone county to Ollie Howard and to this union: Loyd, Carl, Josie and Beulah. She also leaves on half sister, Zoma McRoberts. Mrs. Howard was a member of the First Christian church at Fairview. The funeral services were held at the residence at two o'clock in the afternoon on April 6, and were conducted by Rev. Carney. The internment was at Union cemetery.
Note: Mary Arabelle Howard and son, Oliver Bruce Howard were both buried at Union cemetery and re-interred at Oak Hill on June 4, 1913.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; Thursday, April 9, 1908
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Oliver Bruce Howard was born in Boone county, Indiana on April 3, 1901, and died at the home of his parents, Ollie and Mary Howard, near Lebanon, January 19, 1907, aged 5 years, 9 months, and 16 days, after six days illness of pneumonia fever. The parents, two brothers, Lloyd and Carl, and two sisters, Josie and Beulah, survive. The funeral was conducted from the residence at two o'clock p.m., January 20, "07, Rev. Sherrill, officiating. Burial at Union cemetery.
Lebanon Patriot, Boone County, Indiana; Thursday, January 24, 1907
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Funeral services for Mrs. Genevieve Marie Hurlow, 45, 2142 Elm Street who died Tuesday night will be at 10 o'clock Friday morning at St. Stephen Episcopal Church. Rev. Thomas Mabley will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer, July 1 - Charles Harvey Jacks, 65, former resident of here, died in Oak Forest Sanitarium, Oak Forest, Ill, Saturday morning following an illness of eight months. Born at Lee, he moved to Harvey, ill from Rensselaer in 1934 and was a farmer all of his life. Surviving are four sons, Francis, Charles and Leonard all of Frankfort and Ernest of unknown residence; and a sister, Mrs. Lem Bowman of here.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 2 July 1951, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Eva Johnson, 67, Wellston, Mich., a former resident of Decatur, died Wednesday morning in Grand Rapids at eh home of a daughter. She had resided in Michigan approximately 40 years, but was a native of Adams County. Her husband Forrest died last March. Survivors include one brother, Adam O. Johnson, 1403 West Madison St., Decatur, and a number of relatives in this area. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vanderpool-Stregenga Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.
[Buried Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Kentwood, Kent County, MI]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, October 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

John R. Jones, 88, died at 10 a.m. today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.F. Vice, 238 North Independence street, after an illness of six months. Funeral services will be conducted at Young's Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Edward Johnson in charge. Burial will follow at Fairview. The body will lie in state after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born in Sparksville, Ill Sept 12, 1864 he was the son of David and Sarah Jones. He was one of eight children in the family. A carpenter by trade, Jones married Rachel Huffman and resided in Vincennes after the marriage. His wife died Feb 10, 1938. Survivors include two children, Vice and Egar L. Jones of Indianapolis.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 Feb 1953, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Donna Kessler, 48, Kempton correspondent for the Tipton Tribune, died at 6:30 a.m. today in the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after being in ill health for several months. Funeral services are incomplete, but the body was taken to the McMullan Funeral Home in Kempton. Mrs. Kessler was born in Kempton April 13, 1904 the daughter of Fletcher and Sina (Luttrell) Jeffers. She lived in Chicago for about 12 years after her marriage to Joseph Kessler, who survives. The couple returned to reside in Kempton about 8 years ago. The deceased was a member of the Kempton Christian Church, the Rebekah Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving along with the husband are the mother and two children, Mrs. Betty Williams of Kempton and Mrs. Rbert Emich of Frankfort; one sister, Mrs. Keith Foreman of Forest; and one brother, Harry Jeffers, of Kempton.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 Feb 1953, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Wesley Kise was born in Hendricks county, Ind., January 18, 1844, and was the son of Col. Wm. C. Kise. His mother died when he was less than two years of age, and he was given a home by his uncle. Wesley Claypool, of Famingham, Ills., until he was about ten years of age, when he came to Lebanon to live with this father's family, October 16, 1867, he married Miss Carolina Kountz, who survives him. Mr. Kise served the county as recorder from 18-- to 18--, and taught successfully for many years in the city schools. In 1862 he joined the M.E. Church, under the pastorate of Rev. L.S. Buckles, and experienced a clear conversion. In later years he became careless about religion and allowed himself to drift away from the church, but two weeks before his death he was reclaimed and died happy in the belief that he was accepted of God. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Honor. The funeral from the M.E. Church Sunday afternoon was conducted by the Eastern Star, after brief religious ceremonies my Rev. McKinsey and Beaman. Although the day was one of the stormiest of the winter the church was crowded. The interment took place at the Rodefer Cemetery by the Masons.
Lebanon Pioneer, Boone County, Indiana; January 15, 1891
Contributed by Kim Hancock

The Silver-Haired Veterans Quietly Passes to Eternal Rest
William Coalbaugh Kise was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, January 30, 1815, and died peacefully at his home in this city at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, surrounded by his family. In the fall of 1822 he removed with his father Elisha Kise, to Indiana, and settled in the eastern part of Hendricks county, where he grew up to manhood. In 1839 he was married to Miss Polly A. Claypool. By this union were three children- Reuben C., Elisha K. and John W. Kise, the latter only surviving the father. Elisha K. was killed in the army November 20 1861, and Reuben C. died at Vincennes, November 21, 1872. On September 4th 1845, he was bereft of the wife of his youth. At the beginning of the war with Mexico he enlisted as a private in the First Indiana Regiment. After a year's service he re-enlisted, and was commissioned second lieutenant, under Col. James H. Lane, commanding his company most of the time until the close of the war. After his return from the war he located at Jamestown, this county, where he taught school and served as justice of the peace. In 1850 he was elected clerk of the Boone Circuit Court by the Democracy, and was re-elected in 1855, serving until the expiration of his term, November 1, 1859. On the 20th of March, 1851, he married Susan E. Walls, immediately thereafter becoming a resident of this city, in the vicinity of which he has since resided. From his last marriage four children were born - James L., Mary E., O.D. and Josie N., all of whom survive him. In 1860 he was made presidential elector for the 8th congressional district, by the Douglass wing of the Democratic party. In the fall of the same year he determined to close up his business affairs here and removed to Texas in the spring of 1861, but the great war cloud of the winter following changed his mind. At the attack of Fort Sumpter he raised a company of young men for the three months service, and seven days afterward the company went into camp at Indianapolis. He was elected captain and his company became a part of the Tenth Indiana Volunteers, participating gallantly in the battle of Rich Mountain. When the regiment was reorganized for the three-year service three companies from Boone county were enrolled, and Capt, Kise was commissioned lieutenant colonel by governor Morton and was soon promoted to the colonel of the regiment by the promotion of Col. Mason to the office of brigadier general. Col Kise served in this capacity until he was honorably discharged November 17, 1862, on account of failing health. He was in command of his regiment at the battles of Mill Springs and Perryville, Ky., and at the siege of Corinth, Miss. Returning home his health began to improve, and in 1863 he organized the One Hundredth and Sixteenth Regiment, was commissioned colonel and entered the service for six months, in the brigade commanded by General Wilcox. He participated in several battles and skirmishes, and returned to his home in the spring of 1864, his term of service having expired. Politically, Col. Kise has always been a conservative Democrat. During the war he stood firmly by President Lincoln in all his measures to suppress the rebellion and maintain the Union. Since the war he has been a resident of this city and vicinity, enjoying the highest estimation and respect of the people among whom he lived. He became a member of the M.E. Church in his early manhood, and remained an earnest advocate for Christianity all through his long life, dying in the firm belief of a blessed immortality. His frail body has shown for several years that he was nearing the end of his career, and while his death was not unexpected, nevertheless it carries its paugs to the hearts of us all. In the church, among his old companions in war, on the streets, and most of all in the family circle, he will be missed. there are none who can just fill his vacant chair. Col Kise was a man of more than ordinary intellect. He filled every public trust committed to his care with ability and integrity, and has left the world without a stain upon his character. His death was as peaceful as if he were slumbering away. His soul seemed ready "to fly away to yonder mountains" where the weary are at rest. He has gone beyond the scenes of war, beyond the dread realities of life's battles, where there are no clouds and no sorrows- nothing but dazzling glory in heaven of love. In accordance with his expressed wishes the funeral services will take place form the Methodist church at 1 o'clock this afternoon, after which the remains will be taken in charge by Rich Mountain Post, G.A.R.
Lebanon Pioneer, Boone County, Indiana; September 11, 1884
Contributed by Kim Hancock

Funeral services for Everett R. Knepper, 79, route 1, Hudson, formerly of Fort Wayne and a native of Tocsin, owner and operator of Knepper Transfer Co. for 50 years, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home at 10 a.m. in Queen Angels Catholic Church. He died Wednesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. Knepper had resided in the Fort Wayne area 50 years and in the Hudson vicinity the past 12 years. He was a veteran of World War 1. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Big Long Lake; Knights of Columbus council 451, Fort Wayne; Anthony Wayne Assembly, Fourth Degree K of C and American Legion Post 47. He was an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a charter member of the Fort Wayne Transportation Club. Also surviving are his wife, Vivian; a daughter, Mrs. Norbert Sordelat, Fort Wayne; four sons, Donald J. , Darwin F., Jerome V. and Phillip B., all of Fort Wayne; a brother, Clifford C., Fort Wayne, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Krueger, Fresno, Calif. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home where Rosary services will be at 7:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, November 7, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Margaret Knierihm, 67 years of age, long a sufferer from cancer died Monday at 12 m (sic) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Fair, 7 South Pennsylvania Street. Mr. Knierihm was one of the well known Christian ladies of Sugar Creek township where she lived for many years. She has however, been here with her daughter, Mrs. Fair several months. She was twice married, her first husband being Richard Johnson, Sr. Her second husband was the late Adolph Knierihm, of Sugar Creek township. Mrs. Knierihm leaves four children: Richard Johnson of Warren, Ind.; James Knierihm of Kansas; Henry Knierihm of New Palestine; and Mrs. Mary Fair of this city. Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fair. Tuesday evening at 7o'clock and we conducted by the Rev. RW Thompson of the Baptist church and the Rev. J. Gilmore Smith of the Presbyterian Church. Her remains were taken to her home in New Palestine where services were held yesterday afternoon. The interment was at New Palestine.
Hancock Democrat, Greenfield, Indiana; Thursday, 1 Aug 1907, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Irene Krueckeberg, 84 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 in Woodcrest Nursing Center. She was born on Monday, October 15, 1928 in Stuttgart, Germany the daughter of the late Richard Weber and the late Luzie (Kuhnen) Weber. She married Robert H. Krueckeberg on September 25, 1953 in Stuttgart, Germany. Irene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and selfless volunteer. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, Decatur resident nearly 60 years. As member of Zion Lutheran, she supported school plays, Vacation Bible School, and Scouts. She loved exercise; she was a tremendous booster of Bellmont Swimming. Many will remember Irene as a cheerful clerk at the former Sears Catalog Store. She cared very deeply about the earth and all its animals. With friends from the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, she traveled across the globe (Australia, Galapagos Islands, Baja California, Africa (twice!). Her grandsons remember her as the best grandma ever! Perhaps Irene's greatest legacy is her many decades of service for the Adams County Unit of the American Cancer Society (awareness and education, yearly fund drive, Daffodil Days, Marathon, Scott's Cancer Day). She has found her lasting peace. Memory of her generous spirit will warm hearts forever! "Man can never be a woman's equal in the spirit of selfless service with which nature has endowed her." Mahatma Gandhi Surviving are her husband, Robert H. Krueckeberg of Decatur; son, Dr. Steven Thomas (Marie "Mimi") Krueckeberg of Mendota Heights, MN; daughter, Deborah Karin (Stan) Shafer of Decatur; sister, Hannelore (Gerhard) Funk of Wiernsheim, Germany; grandson, Samuel Robert (Jess) Krueckeberg of Brooklyn, NY; and grandson, Mathias "Mat" David Krueckeberg of Madison, WI. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home of Decatur with Pastor Phil Phifer officiating. Burial in Marion National Cemetery. Friends will be received from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, April 18 at Woodcrest Porter Auditorium and again from 11 a.m. to the time of service on Friday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit (accessed 12/17/2018)

Robert H. Krueckeberg, 87, of Decatur, IN passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, February 7, 1931 in Decatur, IN the son of the late Henry Krueckeberg and the late Gretchen (Bleeke) Krueckeberg. He married Irene Weber on September 25, 1953 in Stuttgart, West Germany. Irene preceded him in death on April 16, 2013 after nearly 60 years of marriage. Bob was a veteran of the Korean War, being honorably discharged from the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant. In 1989, Bob retired from General Electric in Decatur after 39 ½ years of service. In their frequent visits to Minnesota to visit the grandkids, Bob and Irene ventured from the prairies, to the northern lakes and forests, to the shores of Lake Superior. Together they enjoyed a wonderful trip to Hawaii and they, along with Deb, completed the circle by making a return visit to Stuttgart. Bob was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #6236 in Decatur and the American Legion Post #43 where he served for many years on the Color Guard. Survivors include his son, Dr. Steven (Marie "Mimi") Krueckeberg of Mendota Heights, MN; daughter, Deborah (Stan) Shafer of Decatur, IN; brother, Charles "Chuck" (Janet) Krueckeberg of Decatur, IN; sister, Doris (Howard) Martin of Ft Wayne, IN; grandson, Samuel Robert (Jess) Krueckeberg of Minneapolis, MN; grandson, Mathias "Mat" (Kiley) Krueckeberg of Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by - Irene, Gretchen & Henry. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor James Voorman officiating. Burial will take place at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN at a later date. Military honors will be given to Bob following the service on Wednesday by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard. Friends will be received from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodcrest Chapel and from 3-5 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana and one hour prior to services Wednesday in the funeral home. Preferred Memorials are to the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home online obit (accessed 12/17/2018)

Robert S. Lesher, 79, organist and organ builder, died yesterday at the Scott Nursing Home at Liberty after an extended illness. A resident of 1107 Sterling St, Mr. Lesher was born in Ohio and lived in Indianapolis 35 years coming here from Union City. He was an organist at Union City and several years ago substituted for VanDeman Thompson, organist at DePauw University. He attended Valparaiso University. Mr. Lesher worked for the Vottler-Hettche Organ Company and the Kilgren Organ Co, St. Louis and took charge of the assembling and installation of organs here. Also a vocalist at one time, he sang with choirs and quartets, and acted as choir director at the Third Christian Church and other Indianapolis churches. He was a member of the Third Christian Church. Services will be held at 2 pm. Thursday in the Jordan Funeral Home. Burial in Glen Haven Memorial Cemetery. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Zora Glunt Lesher; three daughters, Mrs. Hartwell A. Ward, Indianapolis; Mrs. Don Jordan, Atlanta, GA and Mrs. WB McWilliams, Liberty and six grandchildren.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bloomington, Ind., Jan 14 - Funeral services were completed today for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Sr., 74 year old Indiana historian and author who died at a Bloomington hospital Sunday. Lockridge, father of the late Ross F. Lockridge Jr, author of the novel, "Raintree County," had suffered a heart ailment for several months and entered the hospital Saturday. The elder author wrote, "The Story of Indiana," a history book used for eighth graders in the state. His career also extended to Oklahoma where he served as public defender. He practiced law in Shawnee, Okla, and was once a county judge and chief of police. Services will be at the First Methodist Church in Bloomington and interment at a Ft. Wayne, Ind. cemetery.
Greenfield Daily Reporter, Hancock County, Indiana; Monday, 14 Jan 1952, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for John Lohrman, 52, 1545 Lexington Ave railroad worker who died yesterday in General Hospital will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Robert W. Stirling Funeral Home. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery. Mr. Lohrman was employed as a boiler maker's helper at the Beech Grove shops of the NY Central RR with which he had been associated 30 years. A life resident of Indianapolis, he was a member of the Boiler Maker's Union Local #51. Survivors are the widow Mrs. Caroline Lohrman, four sisters and three sons.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

ELIZA JANE LONG, 9 May 1865 - 8 Feb 1875, buried Ball Hill Cemetery in Cutler, Carroll County, Indiana.
A little girl 8 (sic) years of age, daughter of William Long, of Carroll County was killed last week by falling down stairs.
Plymouth Republican, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 25 Feb 1875, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Margie J. Lugar, 54, route 3, Hartford City, mother of Bobby Joe Lugar, Berne, died early Monday morning at her residence. She had been seriously ill for one year. She was a former resident of Chester township in Wells County. Born in Pulaski County, Ky., on Nov. 4, 1920, she was the daughter of Virgil and Lelia Eastes-Todd. She married Merl K. Lugar in Wells County on Feb. 24, 1939. He preceded her in death in 1970. Survivors include her father, a resident of New Castle; six children, Mrs. Gerald (Beverly) Baker, Montpelier; Mrs. Thomas (Sharon) Barr and Frank E., both of Bluffton; Bobby, Joe, Berne; George E. and Merl K. Jr., both of Geneva; 10 brothers and sisters, Mrs. Roy (Lizzie) McDaniel and Raymond Todd, both of Montpelier; Wesley Todd, Cambridge City; Mrs. Ezra Craig and Mrs. Charlie (Grace) Pleasant, both of New Castle; Mrs. Paul (Martha) Pugh, Shiloh, Tenn.; Mrs. Josephine Hurt, Churubusco; Mrs. Milford (Ruth) Smith, Logansport; Mrs. Robertine Derosett, Marion; Tommy Todd, Thawville, Ill.; and 20 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chester Center Christian Church, with Rev. Frances Huffman officiating, assisted by Rev. Jim Hall. Burial will be in Red Men Cemetery, Warren. Friends may call at the H. Brown and Son Funeral Home in Warren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, October 29, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Columbus - Funeral services were held here today for Mrs. Jennie Mahoney, age 86. She had lived nearly all her life in Bartholomew County. Two sons, one of whom is George W. Mahoney of Indianapolis and one daughter survive.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Norbert Martin, 60, Dawkins Road, route 2, New Haven, brother of two Monroeville residents, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, and 10 a.m. in St. Louis Catholic Church. He died at 6:25 a.m. Monday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Mr. Martin was a native of Poe and was employed for 11 years at hardware Wholesalers Co before retiring in 1972 because of illness. He was a Purple Heart veteran of the Army in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Annabelle; three sons, Edwin, Fort Wayne; Norbert, New Haven, and Terry, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Girardot, New Haven; three brothers, Woody, New Haven, and Leonard and Richard, both of New Haven; and two sisters, Mrs. Cloepha Carter and Mrs. Elmer Voirol, both of Monroeville. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where Rosary services will be at 7:30 p.m. today. Burial will be in the church cemetery, where graveside rites will be conducted by Legion Post 420, Monroeville.
[Buried Saint Louis Besancon Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, Allen County, IN]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Don P. McBride, 71, a resident of Monroe, Mich., died at 3:30 a.m. today t the home of an aunt, Mrs. Lewis Butcher, 110 W. Monroe St., Decatur. Mr. McBride was visiting Mrs. Butcher during the past weekend, and death was unexpected. A retired driver for the Norwalk Truck Co. and a veteran of World War 11, he was born October 14, 1904 in Wells County to Charles and Gertrude Vore-McBride, and was married to Ruby Nagel-McBride, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Don P. Jr. and Robert, both of Monroe, Mich.; three sister, Mrs. Vincent Boden, Mrs. Paul Milliron and Mrs. Laurence Friend, and two brothers, Mac and Thomas of all whom reside in Monroe, Mich. The body was removed to the Winteregg-Linn & Haggard Funeral Home, and then to Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe, where funeral arrangements are pending.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, Oct. 20, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

The wife of Hon. Joseph E. McDonald, United States Senator elect, died very suddenly a few days ago at Indianapolis.
Plymouth Republican, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 25 Feb 1875, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles W. McMann, 62, tool and die maker, will be buried tomorrow in Floral Park Cemetery. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Conkle West 16th Street Funeral Home. Mr. McMann died Sunday night in his home, 656 N. Tibbs Ave. Mr. McMann was employed by the Wallace Tool & Die Co. A life resident of Indianapolis, he was formerly employed seven years by the Hittle Tool & Machine Co. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Maude M. McMann; two daughters, Mrs. Constance Roberts, Chicago and Miss Dorothy Jean McMann, Indianapolis; two sons, Charles Weston McMann, Indianapolis and Theodore Glenn McMann, Englin Fla AF Base; three brothers, Harry, Henry and Albert McMann and a sister, Mrs. Etta C. Cossell, Indianapolis and four grandchildren.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mary J. Means, age 85, who died Monday at the home of a son, Clarence W. Means, 230 W. 46th Street, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the JC Wilson mortuary. Burial will be in a cemetery at Acton. Mrs. Means was born in Shelby County. She was married to Caleb Means, Brookfield grocer in 1869. He died 43 years ago. Survivors, besides the son are two sisters, Mrs. Julia Hummel and Mrs. Nannie Kennedy, both of Crawfordsville and a brother, Charles A. Stanley, Shelby County.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Alta M. Miller, 76, New Haven, sister of Andrew Gerardot, route 1, Monroeville, died Monday morning in St. Anne Home, where she had been a patient 10 days. She was a native of Jefferson township, Allen County, and had resided in New Haven for the past 15 years. She moved to New Haven from Anderson, where she was a housekeeper at S. Mary's Rectory 10 years. Surviving are her brother, Andrew Gerardot, route 1, Monroeville; and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Gibson, route 1, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Mazie Gibson, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Florence Smith, LaGrange, and Mrs. Garnet Roebel, Bonita Springs, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Friday in E. Harper & Sons Funeral Home, New Haven, and 10:30 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church, New Haven. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, November 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Frankfort - Mrs. Janetta Viola Miller, 51, of 1053 W. Armstrong St, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis after a two-year illness. She was a native of Frankfort and, before her illness was employed at Ashley Nursing Home here. Her husband, Delmer Miller, died last August. Survivors include a son, James at home, a daughter, Judith Ann, also at home, a step son, William of Tucson, Ariz; her mother, Mrs. Marie McFee of Kokomo, two sisters, Mrs. Rosemary Maudlin of Kokomo and Mrs. Maxine Myers also of Kokomo and one brother, Robert Rude of Frankfort.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 26 Dec 1969, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Molter died Monday morning May 4 at his home near South Gate at the age of 83 years. The funeral services were held at the Klemme's Corner Church at 10 o'clock today, Thursday May 7. Burial was in the church cemetery. He is survived by seven daughters and six sons.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Ardith May Moore, 58, 3715 E. Robson St, who died yesterday in Methodist Hospital following an extended illness, will be held at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow in Dorsey Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A former employee of Eli Lilly Co, Mrs. Moore was born at Ciciero, but moved to Trafalgar in early childhood. She lived there ntil3 5 years ago, when she came to Indianapolis. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are the husband, Calvin Moore; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Bullard, Mrs. Velma Cooper and Mrs. Pearl Smith; two brothers, two sisters, 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rensselaer, July 1 - Stewart Denton Moore, 61, a resident of Rensselaer, died Sunday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Wabash Valley Sanitarium, Lafayette after an illness of several months. Born in Monon, he had resided in Rensselaer since 1905 and was a member of the Rensselaer Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge. He was an insurance man by occupation and was a representative of the State Automobile Insurance company. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nettie L. Moore; two sisters, Miss Eva Moore and Mrs. William C. Hoover, all of Rensselaer and a brother, Harry C. of Clarks Hill.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, 2 July 1951, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Irene R. Morton, 90, formerly of 619 N 13th St, died Friday night at Willow Manor Nursing Home. A homemaker, she was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. Ann's Altar Society and past president of the Eagles Auxiliary. She was born Nov 20, 1899 in Knox County to Henry and Agnes (Lutzenski) Theiman. Her husband, Floyd Morton died in 1976 and a son in 1985. Three brothers and three sisters also are deceased. Survivors include two nieces, Delores Huff of Vincennes and Dorothy Ruyschan of Pittsburgh. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. John Breidenbach at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Duesterberg-Fredrick Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Vincennes Sun-Commercial, Knox County, IN; Sunday, 26 Nov 1989, p. 36
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Lucinda Morton, widow of Oliver P. Morton, Indiana's war Governor, died at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at her home in Indianapolis after an illness of two months' duration. Mrs. Morton had perhaps gone through many and varied experiences. As the wife of the war Governor she took a keen interest in everything that interested her husband in those stormy days, accompanying him on his political campaigns. She was born in Centerville, Ind., 82 years ago, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Burbank. She was united in marriage with Oliver P. Morton in 1845. To them were born five children, only one of whom survives her: Walter S. Morton, a contractor at Hartford, Conn.
Hancock Democrat, Greenfield, Indiana; Thursday, 1 Aug 1907, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Walter G. Morton, 77 years old, who died Tuesday will be at the Cross Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

FORMER BERNE MAN IS DEAD - Edward Muter, 60, Dies Wednesday Near Rockford, Ohio
Edward Muter, aged 60, for many years a resident of Berne and community and well known here by many, died Wednesday morning at 10:25 o'clock at his home in Blackcreek twp. (Cut off) (Handwritten date: Thursday, March 28, 1935)
[buried Swamp College Cemetery, Mercer County, Ohio]
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 30
Transcribed by Karin King

Isaac Newman and wife, pioneers of Miami County who recently died within a few hours of each other, were happily mated and yet it was the dying request of Mr. Newman that he be buried by the side of his first wife, while Mrs. Newman made a similar request concerning her first husband. After their death $7,000 was found concealed in a bureau drawer.
Indianapolis News (IN); 29 April 1889, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Earl A. North, 78, New Haven, a native of Geneva, died Sunday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. He was a retired machinist for International Harvester Co. Born Dec. 7, 1896, at Geneva, he was the son of Jasper and Ica Bears-North. He was a member of the St. John Catholic Church, New Haven, and the Holy Name Society of the church. He also belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving are his wife, Alma, one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Neal, Covington, Va.; five sons, Thomas North, Fort Wayne; John North, Satsuma, Fla.; James North, Blytheville, Ark.; Chief Petty Officer Clair North, stationed with the U.S. Navy in Japan, and Capt. Robert North, serving with the U.S. Air Force at Montgomery, Ala., and one brother, Joseph, Billerica, Mass. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the E. Harper & Son Funeral Home in New Haven and at St. John Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Wake services are planned for Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
[buried Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, November 18, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Death notice reported by CW Morrison & Son, Funeral Directors
Wm. F. Olvey, age 8 months. At the home of his grandfather Joseph Palmer of Center township, Aug 13, of cholera infantum. Interment at new cemetery, Greenfield.
Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana; 20 Aug 1891, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Flora - Mrs. Ruth Overholser, 67 of South Bend, died at 1:50 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Hospital there. She had been ill four years. Mrs. Overholser was born in Carroll County and was married to Harry Overholser who survives. She was a chartered member of the Ladies of the Moose in South Bend and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion 284. The body will be returned here for burial.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 26 Dec 1969, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hillsdale - Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Overpeck, 64, wife of Henry Overpeck who died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of her son, Richard Morton. The Rev. A.L. Vermillion of Montezuma will be in charge. Burial at Thomas Cemetery at Newport. Mrs. Overpeck's death, which occurred at the Morton home, was due to heart trouble and rheumatism. She was married in 1888 to William Morton who died in 1908 and in 1910 she was married to Mr. Overpeck. Surviving besides her husband and son, Richard and another son, Carl Morton of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Seelman of Florida; three grandchildren, Joseph Lutes and Marybell and Eldora Morton; a brother, John Parrett of Terre Haute and two sisters, Mrs. Stella Myers of Newport and Mrs. Mayme Smith of Florida. Two daughters, Mrs. Mary Smiley and Mrs. Martha Lutes, preceded her in death.
Daily Clintonian, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana; Friday, 8 Feb 1935, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lebanon - Jan 23 -- William A. Padgett, age 64, Boone County farmer who suffered a heart attack Monday while on his way to Lebanon died in the automobile he was driving. The widow and four children survive.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Pleasant Alonzo PARKS 12 Nov 1828 - 11 Feb 1875 buried Green Hill, Bedford, Indiana
P. A. Parks a well known attorney of Bedford, Lawrence County died a few days ago.
Plymouth Republican, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 25 Feb 1875, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sophia W. Pens, 91, route 1, Decatur, died at 1:55 p.m. Monday at the Adams County memorial Hospital, where she was hospitalized since August 7. She has made her home with a cousin, Mrs. Edwin Kleine, route 1, Decatur, for the last six years. The previous six years she resided in Lucky, O., and prior to that was a resident of Fort Wayne. Born April 4, 1884 in Fort Wayne to Henry and Sophia Klosmar-Harber, she was married to Charles Pens, who is deceased. Mrs. Pens, a housewife, was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. The lone survivors include Mrs. Kleine and a few other cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Zwick Funeral Home, Rev. James T. Hoppes in charge. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, September 9, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Michigantown - Mrs. Daisey Pope, 82, a native of Michigantown died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Allen Park Nursing Home in Allen Park, Michigan, where she made her home. She had been ill several months. Mrs. Pope is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Kaul of Allen Park and Mrs. Georgia Arnold of Philadelphia, PA; and two sisters, Mrs. Bess Ham and Mrs. Rush Boggs, both of Frankfort. The body is being returned to Frankfort for services and burial.
Lafayette Journal-Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, 26 Dec 1969, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Terre Haute, April 23 - The body of Alf. Raphael, accidently drowned in the Wabash River eight days ago was found yesterday morning on a small island south of the city where it had been washed by the flood. The remains were terribly disfigured.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 30 April 1891, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas E. Ream, age 86, Civil War Veteran and husband of Mrs. Naomi Ream who died a month ago, died Tuesday at his home, 640 East drive, Woodruff Place, after an illness of eight months. Mr. Ream was a traveling salesman for 40 years before he retired eight years ago. He was a member of the George H. Thomas Post GAR and Woodruff Place Baptist Church. He was born in Peru, and had lived in Indianapolis 40 years. Services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the home. Cremation will follow. Frank Ream, Indianapolis is the only survivor except a number of nieces and nephews.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Death notice reported by CW Morrison & Son, Funeral Directors
Laura Reece, whose maiden name was Scott, wife of George Reece, Monday morning August 17 of consumption. Funeral Tuesday at Mt. Lebanon, service by Elder Rickoff of the Christian Church of which she was a member, she was 30 years old, she leaves an aged mother, six brothers, husband and three children..
Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana; 20 Aug 1891, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jean Edith Reeves, age 47, passed away at the Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis, Wednesday at 6:55 a.m. following major surgery. She has been in failing health for nearly a year and was taken to the hospital last Saturday morning. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio coming to Greenfield about 14 years ago. Surviving are the husband, Clarence D. Reeves; two stepsons, David Lee with the US Armed Forces and John Elam of North Vernon, Indiana one stepdaughter, Bonne Ruth Reeves, this city and two aunts. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Greenfield Daily Reporter, Hancock County, Indiana; Wed., 4 July 1951, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dugger, Ind., June 11 - Funeral services for George Jack Reynolds, 60-year-old Dugger building contractor, who died Tuesday at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis will be at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Dugger Methodist Church. The Rev. Loren Todd will officiate and burial will be in the Dugger cemetery. The body is at the Newkirk Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and it will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. He was a member of the Bethel Church. Surviving are the widow, Gwen; a son, Jack of Indianapolis; two daughters, Sally and Cindy, at home; two brothers, Clarence of Flint, Mich.; and William Reynolds of Bloomington and three sisters, Mrs. Stella Nelson of Bloomington and Mrs. Lilly King and Mrs. Minnie Carter, both of Dugger.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ira D. Rohrer, 81, a resident of the St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne and former resident of Berne, suffered a fatal heart attack at 4:30 a.m. Monday at his residence. He was a retired paper salesman and former president and general manager of John Wilding Paper Co., Fort Wayne. He graduated from Berne High School. Mr. Rohrer, a native of Angola, graduated from Mergenthaler School in New York City. He was employed in the advertising department of the Journal Gazette until becoming publisher of the Wabash Times Star, Wabash. He was born on Oct. 18, 1894, the son of Fred and Emma Reusser-Rohrer. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church in Dayton, O., Mizpah Shrine, Kiwanis Club in Dayton and National Paper Trade Association. His wife, the former Vera Brown, also of the Berne area, died at the St. Anne Home in 1974. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph L. (Eleanor) Tucker, Fort Wayne; and Mrs. Alden (Marjorie) Irmscher, also of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Ruth Wulliman, Winona Lake; Evangeline Embler, Columbia, S.C.; Margaret Fluckinger, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service for the immediate family only will be conducted at the Tucker Home today. Preferred memorials ate to the American Lung Association of Northeast Indiana. The Chalfant-Perry Klaehen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, November 11, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Louise Royal, 70, 1326 Nicholas St, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born March 7, 1919 in Washington, she was the daughter of Louis and Lenora (Buzan) Gasser. Survivors include her husband, Roy Royal whom she married July 7, 1939; two sons, Roy J. Royal of Evansville and David Royal of Princeton; three daughters, Jane Royal and Elizabeth Thurston of Vincennes and Linda Miller of Sullivan; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister are deceased. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Flummerfelt-Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Vincennes Sun-Commercial, Knox County, IN; Sunday, 26 Nov 1989, p. 36
Contributed by Karen Zach

Summitville - Philip M. Rudy, 74, Rt 2, Summitville died unexpectedly Monday morning at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He was born in Yorktown and had lived in the Summitville and Yorktown area all his life. He graduated in 1934 from Yorktown HS and was a farmer. He was a member of Summitville Masonic Lodge 691, Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, Madison County Shrine Club and Elks Lodge in Ketchikan, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Vera (Shaffer) Rudy; two sons, Monte Rudy of Alexandria and Clayton Rudy of Summitville; two daughters Mrs.O.M. (Susan) Goodman and Mrs. Cecil Wayne (Lois) Spencer both of Alexandria; and 11 grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Parsons Mortuary, Adams Street Chapel, 801 W. Adams St, Muncie with Xen Harvey officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Calling hours were Tuesday evening and from noon until the time of the service. Masonic services were conducted Tuesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Summitville-VanBuren Township Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad or Summitville Masonic Lodge.
Hancock Democrat, Greenfield, Indiana; Thursday, 1 Aug 1907, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Vic Samoniel died at his home in the valley, Brookville, Friday night, May 1 at the age of 77 years. Surviving are his widow and two daughters, Miss Carrie Samoniel of Brookville and Mrs. Lena Spaeth of Cincinnati. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's Church at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning May 4. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Peru, Ind., Nov 24 - Oliver E. Sargent, 66 years old, a Peru grocer 25 years, died this afternoon in Dukes-Memorial Hospital of a self-inflicted bullet wound. He was a found in his store this morning by a son, Lloyd Sargent, seated at his desk, a revolver nearby. He had been in ill health. The widow and son survive.
Indianapolis Indiana Star (IN); 25 Nov 1940, p. 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richard E. Scarberry, 79, Rt 1, Alexandria, died Saturday evening at Community Hospital following a sudden illness. A native of Cottagesville, W VA he had lived in Alexandria since 1930. He was employed at Johns-Manville Corp for 31 years before retiring in 1973. He had also operated his own welding and blacksmith shop since 1936. He was an Army veteran of World War II and member of the Johns-Manville Quarter Century Club. He attended Alexandria Friends Church.
Hancock Democrat , Greenfield, Indiana; Thursday, 1 Aug 1907, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Emma Graber Schwartz, 60, wife of Samuel C. Schwartz of route 1, Seymour, Missouri, and four years a resident of the Berne and Geneva area in Jefferson township, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon in a Springfield hospital. Born in Adams county on August 10, 1914, she was a daughter of David and Lydia Zook-Graber. Survivors include the husband, 15 children; the mother, Mrs. C. P. Neuenschwander, who reside east of Berne, and four brothers, Jonas, Amos, Sam and Reuben Graber, all of route 2, Geneva, and a larger number of grandchildren. A son, David Y. Schwartz was fatally injured in a traffic mishap several years ago and a daughter, Katie, is also deceased.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, April 5, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Chesterfield - Mrs. Marie Estella Allen Smith, 84 of Chesterfield, died Monday at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born in Columbus and was a general laborer for Delco Remy for over 20 years. She retired in 1968. She was a 44-year member of the Anderson Chapter No 154 of the Eastern Star and also member of UAW Local 662. She is survived by three sons, Vernon Smith of Alexandria; Wallace and Dwight Smith of Anderson; two daughters, Mrs. Bernadine S. Acker of Chesterfield and Mrs. Wanda Wetz of Anderson; one brother, Roy Allen; 21 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Alexandria Times-Tribune, Madison County, Indiana; Wednesday, 30 Aug 1989, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Wright Sparks, born and reared near Mt. Carmel, died Thursday April 30 at his home in Dublin, Ind at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his widow. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday May 3. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Mt. Carmel.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Squires, 82, a resident of the IOOF home west of here died Tuesday night at the home where she had been seriously ill since last Tuesday morning. Mrs. Squires was born Nov 21, 1858 at Putnam Ind. She came to the home from Topeka in October 1928. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in the chapel at the IOOF home. The Rev. BA Rogers, assistant pastor of the First Methodist Church will be in charge. Interment will be in the IOOF home cemetery.
Manhattan Mercury (KS); Wednesday, 15 Jan 1941
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clinton, Ind., June 11- Mrs. Myrtle Strole, 81, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday at her residence north of New Goshen. A lifelong resident of Fayette Township, she had been ill for a long period. Mrs. Strole was the widow of Simeon Strole. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Della Dreher of RR 3, West Terre Haute; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wilma Strole of RR 2, West Terre Haute; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Frist Funeral Home but will be returned to the residence Thursday morning. Funeral services will be conducted at the rural residence with Rev. Dean Ferguson officiating and burial will be at the Shepards cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 11 June 1959, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Jeannette H. King Swearingen, 79, a native of Geneva, were held at 1 p.m. today at Meeks Mortuary in Muncie. Burial will be in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Swearingen, widow of John E. Swearingen, died Sunday at her home in Muncie. She moved to Muncie while a child and attended Muncie schools. She was a member of Parkview Apostolic Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. J. H. McClure, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Velma M. Gates, Mrs. Betty J. Miller and Mrs. James Davis, Muncie and Patricia Ann Swearingen, at home; four sons, Paul W., John Gayle, Res B. and Phillip D., all of Muncie; three sisters, Mrs. Mae Wallace, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Clarence Moore and Mrs. Ralph Earlye, Muncie; one brother, Wilbur King, Muncie; 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
[buried Elm Ridge Memorial Park, Muncie, Delaware County, IN]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Ft. Wayne, Jan 23 - Samuel Rogers Taylor, age 83, member of a prominent Ft. Wayne family and a pioneer piano tuner, died today at Defiance, O., where he had lived the last year. For half a century he was prominent in Ft. Wayne music circles. A son, Houghton Weller Taylor is an instructor at the University of Chicago.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 23 Jan 1934, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion W. Uhrick, a former Dunkirk resident and a native of Adams County, died Tuesday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. He was a retired employee of Warner Gear in Muncie. Born May 1, 1895 in Monroe, he was the son of James and Laura Rhoades-Uhrick. A veteran of World War 1, he was a member of the Dunkirk American Legion Post, and Warner Gear Sympathy Club. He belonged to Englewood United Methodist Church in Englewood, Fla. Survivors include one daughter, Lois Faulkner, Dunkirk; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Vollmer, Dunkirk; Mrs. Effie Lantz, Portland, and Mrs. Mildred Peterson, route 1, Dunkirk; four brothers, Jacob and Doyle Uhrick, Dunkirk; Henry Urhick, Pierceton and Clyde Uhrick, Muncie; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Jones Mortuary in Dunkirk, Rev. Stanley Tobias officiating. Burial is planned in Englewood, Fla. Friends may call at the funeral home.
[Buried Gulf Park Memorial Park, Englewood, Sarasota County, Florida]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, October 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

GRANDMOTHER DIES
Arthur Unversaw of this place received word Saturday of the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Unversaw, of Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. Unversaw died at the Good Samaritan hospital at Kokomo, at 12:45 a.m. Saturday. She underwent an operation for the removal of her appendix several weeks ago and had been in a low condition since. She was 87 years of age. Mr. Unversaw of this place is attending the funeral at Kokomo today. (Handwritten date: Monday, April 29, 1935)
[buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana]
Adams County Historical Museum, 1935 Scrapbook, image 31-32
Transcribed by Karin King

Houston, Texas - Trevor Alan Voss, 43, 425 W. Virginia Ave, Houston, Texas died Friday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Born in Lebanon, he had lived in Anderson for several years. He was a former Indianapolis resident and moved to Houston 12 years ago. He and his partner owned and operated a franchise for Regal Suppliers and catering service. He was a US Navy veteran. Survivors include his parents, Walter and Grace Voss of Yorktown; three sisters, Carol Steigerwalt of Anderson; Nancy Bright of Sullivan; and Mary Voss of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Walter David Voss of Alexandria and Rev. R. Gene Voss of Indianapolis; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, 229 S. Rangeline Rd, Anderson with Rev. Roger Wright of Muncie officiating. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Hancock Democrat, Greenfield, Indiana; Thursday, 1 Aug 1907, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Margaret D. Weighel, a native of Indiana who we are informed has relatives and friends in this section of the state died at the home of Frank S. Conner in Petaluma, Calif on April 25 at the age of 82 years. Funeral and burial at Petaluma.
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana; Thursday, 7 May 1925, p. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Bethel Church, Fortuna, Mo., for Erwin Welty, 81, Versailles, Mo., who died Monday. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Leon VonGunten, Berne; Mrs. Peter B. Lehman, route 4, Decatur; Clara Welty, Versailles, and one brother, Elmer Welty, Versailles. Several nieces and nephews reside in Adams County.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, July 30, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mathew Wilson, an old resident of Logansport, died a few days ago.
Plymouth Republican, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 25 Feb 1875, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Herbert Winburn, 29, 1315 1/2 Prospect St will be buried tomorrow in New Crown Cemetery. Services will be held at 1 p.m. in the Tolin Funeral Home. Mr. Winburn was found dead Sunday in his gas-filled room. A note indicated suicide. Life resident of Indianapolis, Mr. Winburn was a machinist, employed at the Victor Machine Co. He attended the South Side Church of the Nazarene. Six brothers, Arthur, Earl, Edward, Leroy, Perry and Joseph Winburn survive.
Indianapolis News (IN); Tuesday, 31 Oct 1950, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

James Yost, a Nickel-Plate brakeman was so badly crushed while coupling cars at Knox that he died on the train taking him to Ft. Wayne.
Indianapolis State Sentinel (IN); 6 Dec 1893, p. 8
Contributed by Karen Zach