BLAST VICTIM’S RITES THURSDAY - Gasoline Burns Fatal to DeKalb Co. Woman
Ashley, May 7 – Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie Tarlton, 34, who died at 7 am today at her home south of here of burns suffered late yesterday when gasoline used by mistake to start a fire exploded, will be held Thursday at 2:30 pm (CDT) at Pleasant Chapel Church south of here. Burial will be in Fairfield Center Cemetery. John R. Clark, DeKalb County Coroner, was told that Mrs. Tarlton had sent her 12-year-old daughter, Helen, for a can of fuel oil to start the fire and the child obtained gasoline by mistake. When the girl started to pour it on the fire it exploded and burst into flames. Then her mother called to her to throw it from her, but she became confused and three the flaming liquid on her mother. Mrs. Tarlton’s clothing was almost completely burned away and she suffered severe burns over her entire body. Mrs. Tarlton’s husband, William, suffered burns about the hands in extinguishing the flames; the girl also suffered minor burns. The body is at the Swank Funeral Home here. Surviving are the husband; the daughter; one son, Wayne, 10; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Potts of Fairfield Township; one brother, Elmer Potts of Fairfield Township and one sister, Mrs. Ralph Kanaga of near Butler.

Journal-Gazette, May 8, 1940

Bluffton, May 11 - Mrs. Lena Taylor, 60, died at the Wells County Hospital this afternoon following an operation. She was visiting here and in Fort Wayne when stricken ill. Her home is in Alabama. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Huntington County. Surviving are her husband, three children, O. D. Taylor of near here; Mrs. George Fox of Fort Wayne and Eldon Taylor of Alabama; three sisters, Mrs. Forest Lepper of Roanoke, Mrs. Frank Woodward of Fort Wayne and Miss Nora Taylor of Fort Wayne, and three brothers, Frank Barrick of Uniondale, George of Fort Wayne and Van Barrick of Ossian. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 pm Monday (CST) from the Jahn Funeral Home at Bluffton. Burial will be in Sparks Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, May 12, 1940

(Handwritten date: Monday, 1938)
JAMES T. THARP, PORTLAND, DIES
PORTLAND, April 11 - James T. Tharp, 79, life-long resident of Jay county, better known as Uncle Jimmy Tharp, died Saturday morning at 8 o'clock following a three-years' illness. Mr. Tharp served Christmas dinner to the needy children in Portland for approximately 10 years. Due to ill health three years ago he was unable to carry on this good (cut off)
Karin King note: buried Reitenour Cemetery, Randolph County, Indiana

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 001 - Transcribed by Karin King

(Handwritten date: Tuesday, June 9, 1953)
RITES FRIDAY FOR KOREAN WAR VETERAN
Final rites for Cpl. John J. Thieme, 28, a Fort Wayne soldier killed in Korea, will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Rodenbeck Funeral Home. The body will be returned to Fort Wayne Thursday. The Rev. Willard Zinke will officiate at the services, and burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park where the American Legion will hold military rites. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Corporal Thieme, the husband of Mrs. Charlotte Thieme, 1618 E. Wayne St., was killed in Korean fighting Feb. 13, 1951, in an engagement near Saemai, South Korea, in which his unit cleared a Chinese roadblock. Before the announcement of his death, he was reported as missing. A veteran of six years' previous service in the Army Medical Corps, Corporal Thieme was recalled to active duty in August, 1950, as a member of the Army Reserve. He was sent to Korea in December of that year and was serving with the Second Infantry Divison's 38th Regiment when killed. Before induction into the service for World War II on Dec. 12, 1942, the army corporal was employed by the Wayne Pump Co. Later he was employed by the Peter Eckrich & Sons. Attending Central High School in Fort Wayne, he was also a member of the Salem Evangelical Reformed Church. Survivors besides the widow are the father, Carl S. Thieme; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Korn, Mrs. Margaret Polston and Mrs. Louise Horstman of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Carl and Donald of Fort Wayne and Ferdinand of McKeesport, Pa.

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 029 - Transcribed by Karin King

Larry E. Thornsbrough, 83 of Bluffton passed away early Wednesday morning, August 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1933 in Allentown, Illinois to Theo & Beulah (Osborn) Thornsbrough. Larry attended the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton and was a huge Cubs fan. He is survived by a companion Linda Reynolds of Bluffton along with many cousins and his Bi-County family. A service to celebrate Larry's life will be held at 3 P.M. on Monday (August 7, 2017) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Pastor Steve Bard will officiate. Calling hour will take place from 12 Noon to 3 P.M., the time of the service on Monday. A graveside service will take place at 12 Noon -Indiana time - 11 AM Central Time) on Tuesday (August 8, 2017) at the Gundy Cemetery in Bismarck, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Bi County Services.

Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home online obit (accessed 08/03/2017)

Dunkirk, May 7 – Funeral services for Charles W. Todd, 77, well-known contractor, will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence in this city in charge of Rev. Guy Campbell, pastor of the Dunkirk Congregational Christian Church. Interment will be in the Dunkirk I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Mr. Todd died Monday. Surviving are the widow, Lottie; one son, Fred, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Grant Pager of Dunkirk and one granddaughter.

Journal-Gazette, May 8, 1940

John E. Towell, age 62 passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home in Portland. John was a 1972 graduate of Bryant High School. He worked for Pepsico in Kansas City, Missouri and retired from Tyson Foods in Portland in 2016. He retired after 22 years from the US Army where he served in Desert Storm. He was a member of the Portland American Legion Post 211. John Towell was born August 16, 1954 in Jay County the son of Elvin and Nadine (Hoskins) Towell. He was married in 2009 to Babs Kellogg. Survivors Include: His wife- Babs Towell, Portland, Indiana 1 Son- William Towell (wife-Ashley), Leavenworth, Kansas 2 Brothers- Harold Towell, (wife-Sandy), Portland, Indiana Charles Towell, Geneva, Indiana 3 Sisters- Wanda Ballard(husband-Darrell), Parrish, Florida Marilyn McCord (husband-Russell), Ft. Wayne, Indiana Margaret Lane, Oceanside, California 1 Step Brother- Marvin Allen Towell Jr. (wife-Debbie), Portland, Indiana His Father- Elvin Towell, Portland, Indiana His Mother- Nadine Towell (husband-Marvin), Portland, Indiana His beloved dog- Gizmo Marie 3 Grandchildren Visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the Williamson and Spencer Funeral home in Portland. Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Horseman will officiate the services and burial will follow in the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Memorials may be directed to the Portland American Legion Post 211

Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home online obit (accessed 5/17/2017)

Funeral services for Mrs. Almira Townsend, 72, 820 East Lewis Street, who died of pneumonia Monday noon at the Methodist Hospital, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Julian Schone’s Funeral Home, Rev. A. H. Sholty officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home. Mrs. Townsend suffered a fractured hip in a fall two months ago and had been a patient at the hospital since that time. She was a member of South Wayne U. B. Church and the Order of Eastern Star. Born at Dixon, O., she had resided here most of her life. Her husband, Charles, died four years ago. Survivors include a son, Harry H. Lininger of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Hahn of Peru and two brothers, Warren Rogers of Rochester and Frank Rogers of this city.

Journal-Gazette, May 14, 1940

Marjorie Joan Tyner, 80, of Bluffton, IN went to be with the Lord with her husband by her side Monday, November 20th [2017] at her home. Marjorie was born to Paul and Mary Bruss on March 3rd, 1937. She graduated from Huntington Township in 1955. On June 17th,1956 she married the love of her life, Max Lamar Tyner. She was a devoted wife and mother to 4 children. She truly lived a life serving others. Marjorie was a longtime member at the Warren United Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, baking for others, and sewing. Most of all though, Marjorie loved her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Max Tyner; her son Daniel (Lori) Tyner; her daughters: Dianna (Harold) Turner, MelissaTyner; her grandchildren: Eric Tyner, Aaron Tyner, Kyle (Ashley) Turner, Lindsey (Dan) Miller, Jessica Turner, and Michaela (Trevor) Peters; and great-grandchildren: Dalaney, Erica, and Max Tyner; Kaiden Tyner; Zaiden, Brody, and Mariah Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary Bruss; her daughter, Kathleen Tyner; Her sister, Mary Jane Kunce; her brothers: Robert Bruss, Philip Bruss, and Richard Bruss. The family of Marjorie would like to send a special thank you to Heartland Hospice Care, and Home Nursing Services for their compassionate care of Marjorie. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at the Warren United Church of Christ 202 E. 2nd St. Warren, on Saturday November 25, 2017 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00PM with Pastor Scott Nedberg officiating. Burial will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Huntington, IN. Memorial Donations may be made to Riley Childrens Hospital or Warren United Church of Christ. Memorials may be sent to PO Box 366 Warren, IN 46792 Arrangements are being handled by Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 11/12/2107)

Mrs. Nancy Van Buskirk, 58, of Monroeville, died following a stroke of apoplexy at the home of L. W. Gresley, Monroeville, Thursday at 2:40 pm. She was the widow of Ottis Van Buskirk. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. E. P. Gresley of Monroeville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm (CDT) at Mrs. Van Buskirk’s Madison Township residence and 2:30 pm (CDT) at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Monroeville, with Rev. L. O. Westenbarger in charge. Burial will be in the Monroeville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The body will be taken from Painter Funeral Home today to the residence at 6 pm.

Journal-Gazette, May 10, 1940

DIES OF BURNS; RITES FRIDAY
Funeral services for Jennifer Van Dyke, 4, who died at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 8:35 am yesterday of burns suffered when her clothing was ignited, will be held at 2:30 pm Friday at the First Baptist Church in Bloomington with Rev. Douglas Roe officiating and interment will be in the Val Halla Cemetery there. Parents believe the child accidentally ignited a match while at play. The mother, Mrs. Harold Van Dyke, was drawn from a sick bed by the child’s screams and suffered burns on the arms and hands while extinguishing the flames. The family moved to Fort Wayne from Bloomington about three years ago. Surviving besides the parents are a sister, Loretta Joan and two brothers, Eugene and Daniel, all at home; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Van Dyke and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oliver, all of Bloomington. The body may be viewed at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home from 9 am today until noon.

Journal-Gazette, May 9, 1940

Hicksville, O., May 11 – Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Monday afternoon from the Scorpio Methodist Church for Joseph Volkert, 81, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Millie Treace following an extended illness. Rev. D. C. Hollinger will officiate and burial will be in the Scorpio Cemetery. Volkert was born in Fort Wayne but lived most of his life in Hicksville and on a farm near the Allen-DeKalb County Lines. In addition to the daughter at whose home he died, he is survived by one son, Elmer of Quincy, Mich., and five grandchildren. The body was removed to the Treace residence.

Journal-Gazette, May 12, 1940

Van Wert, O., May 11 – Mrs. Clara Voltz-Brown, 65, wife of Walter Brown, died of a cerebral hemorrhage early today at her home in Ohio City. She was a native of Mercer County. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. W. E. Putman of Ohio City and Mrs. Ross Hoverman of Willshire; two brothers, W. B. Hartzog of Mason, Mich., and H. H. Hartzog of Medina, O.; a sister, Mrs. Amos Harmon of Glenmore, O.; two half-sisters, and a halfbrother, Mrs. Ella Croghan of Rockford and Mrs. Lloyd Neiford of Ohio City and Earl Hartzog. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm at the home. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.

Journal-Gazette, May 12, 1940

Coldwater, Mich., May 9 - Oliver D. Vorhees, 75, lifelong resident of this community, who recently retired after 40 years of service with the board of public works, died today at his home here.

Journal-Gazette, May 10, 1940

Henry Walter, 87, of R. R. No. 1, Spencerville, died at 11:10 am yesterday at the Lutheran Hospital where he had been a surgical patient. The body was taken to the Roscoe Walter Funeral Home at Spencerville.

Journal-Gazette, May 13, 1940

Van Wert, O., May 9 - Dr. E. M. Webster, 80, of Chicago, died this morning at South Chicago Hospital, which he founded 45 years ago. He was a brother of C. W. Webster and Mrs. Flora Clippinger, both of Van Wert. Surviving besides his brother and sister are two sons and a daughter, all of Chicago. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

Journal-Gazette, May 10, 1940

Rockford, O., May 12 – Funeral services for Sam Weddle, 77, who died last night at his home east of here, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Rockford Methodist Church with burial in the Riverside Cemetery. Surviving are two sons, Guy and Howard Weddle, and one daughter, Mrs. William Andrews, all of near Rockford.

Journal-Gazette, May 13, 1940

Huntington, May 13 – Monroe Welker, 84, died at the home of a grandson, Arthur Richardson, near Mt. Etna yesterday after eight weeks illness from bronchitis. The wife, Isabelle Wesco, died in 1934. Surviving are four sons, William and Daniel, Mt. Etna; Perry, Monument City and Noah, Riverside, Cal.; four daughters, Mrs. Ardella Richardson and Mrs. Cora Weaver, Mt. Etna, Mrs. Myrtle Schemmerhorn, Hunner, Ill., and Mrs. O. E. Souers, Monument City; three sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Denton, Andrews, Mrs. Josephine Taylor, Warren and Mrs. Amanda Benbow, Gas City; 20 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm (CST) Tuesday at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, Rev. D. M. Church officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, May 14, 1940

FUNERAL TODAY FOR BEN F. WELTY, 92
Services were held this afternoon at Lima, Ohio for Benjamin F. Welty, 92, pioneer attorney, who died Tuesday afternoon in the Veterans' hospital at Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Welty, a native of the Bluffton, Ohio community, was well known here and in 1903 he married Cora Gottschalk of this city. She died in 1951. Welty was a widely trained and widely traveled man. He was the son of Fred and Catherine Steiner Welty. In his 64-year career he served two terms in the U. S. House of Representatives, fought at San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American war and was a government prosecutor under the terms of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Furth (Jeanne) Ullman, Sarasota, Florida; three brothers, Dr. Emil, Spokane, Jacob, Phoenix, Arizona; and Albert, Evanston, Illinois. A law graduate of the University of Michigan, he was admitted to the bar in 1896 at the age of 26. In 1898 he served as Bluffton's city solicitor. Following his service in the Spanish-American war he remained affiliated with the National Guard retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1913. He was prosecutor of Allen county, Ohio from 1905-10, assistant to the state attorney general 1910-12, and a Department of Justice prosecutor for anti-trust cases 1913-15. (Friday, Oct. 26, 1962)

Berne (IN) Public Library Heritage Room, Adams County Obits 1962-1964, image 20 - Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Richard West, two-day-old son of Dr. and Mrs. Rinehart West, 2910 Bowser Avenue, died at 3 pm yesterday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Surviving besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Buckley and Mrs. Fred West of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 pm today at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary and interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, May 13, 1940

Waterloo, May 13 - Funeral services for Edward Wherly, 67, of near Waterloo, who died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Thompson of Mishawaka, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm (CDT) and the Ettinger Funeral Home here; Rev. Ernest Lewellen of Roanoke will officiate. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Charles Howard of Waterloo; four grandchildren; one brother, George Wherly of Waterloo, and one sister, Mrs. George Schuster of near Waterloo.

Journal-Gazette, May 14, 1940

Carla Wilson, age 68, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Carla was born February 7, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, the daughter of Noel and Kathleen (Williamson) Myers. She graduated from Wes-Del High School in 1968. Carla worked at the Pennville Library for many years and was also an ARBA Rabbit Judge for many years. She was a member of the Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren; she was also a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Indiana Rabbit Breeders Association and also a Jay County and Delaware County 4-H Leader. She married Larry Wilson on September 20, 1969. Survivors include: Her loving husband: Larry Wilson - Portland, Indiana 2 sons: Kelly (wife Jennifer) Wilson - Portland, Indiana Aaron (fiancé Nicolle Courtney) Wilson - Muncie, Indiana 1 daughter: Linsy (husband Cody) Zigler - Lynn, Indiana 2 brothers: Dave (wife Kaye) Myers - Orlando, Florida Ron (wife Linda) Myers - Fayetteville, North Carolina 1 sister: Emma Lou Bocook - Munising, Michigan 5 Grandchildren Visitation for Carla Wilson will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Earl Doll officiating the service. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana. Memorials may be directed to Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Williamson/Spencer Funeral Home online obit (accessed 06/21/2017)

Funeral services for Homer Ray Witham, 56, who died of heart disease at 9 o’clock Monday morning at his home in Eel River Township, following an illness of several years, will be held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock (DST) at his residence, and 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church at Alger, O. Burial will be at Alger. Survivors include the widow, Florence; two sons, Richard and Paul Witham and two daughters, Miss Mary and Miss Carrie Witham, all of Eel River Township.

Journal-Gazette, May 14, 1940

The Evangelical Mennonite - April 15, 1967

DEATHS
Mr. Daniel D. Witmer, of Peoria, Ill., formerly of Grabill, Ind., and father of Mrs. Chester Moser, passed away March 17 in Peoria. He was almost 85. Funeral [is] in Harlan, Ind.
Karin King note: Buried in Leo Memorial Park, Leo-Cedarville, Allen County, Indiana

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 022 - Transcribed by Karin King

Richard Wayne Young
Angola, May 8 – Richard Wayne Young, 21-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Young, died Tuesday evening at the Coldwater Hospital following an illness of one week. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am (CDT) at the family home, north of here, with Rev. John Humfreys officiating. Surviving are the parents, one brother and one sister.

Journal-Gazette, May 9, 1940

Billy J. Zent, 87, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Wells County, IN, passed away at 11:00 AM on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, AZ. He was born on Monday, July 01, 1929, in Madison County, IN. He married Ruth Ann (Rees) Zent on Thursday, July 01, 1948 in Jay County, IN. Billy attended Pennville High School. He was a former sales representative for Terry Cycle Sales in Ossian, IN. Before moving to Arizona Billy had lived in the Liberty Center, IN area. Loving Survivors Include: Daughters - Kathie Mounsey, Poneto, IN, Connie (John) Benefiel, Sun City, AZ, Vickie (Terry) McCollum, Peoria, AZ, and several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father - Rev. Dewey Jefferson Zent, Mother - Lulu Leona (Mendenhall) Zent, Wife - Ruth Ann (Rees) Zent, Son in Law - Rick Mounsey, Brothers - Max L. Zent, Hugh O. Zent, Edgar M. Zent, and Sister - Katherine Hartzell. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Monday, March 06, 2017 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service to celebrate Billy's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 07, 2017 with the Pastor Jody Mounsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Cemetery in Warren. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 2/28/2017)

Angola, May 8 – John Zimmer, 63, died Tuesday at his home near here. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm (CDT) in the Weicht Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Scott Cemetery, Rev. Whitehouse officiating. Surviving are the widow, Tressa; one son, Harold; two grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.

Journal-Gazette May 9, 1940

October 15, 1948
DAVID DALE ZIMMERMAN, son of Noah and Mary Ann (Diller) Zimmerman, was born in Williams County near Archbold, Ohio, April 17, 1917, and departed this life Sept. 22, 1948 at the age of 31 years, 5 months and 5 days. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Savior, uniting with the Evangelical Mennonite Church of Bluffton of which he remained a member until death. In 1937 he was united in marriage to Mary Spicer, of Rockport, Ohio. Together they shared life's joys and (cut off)...Noah and Mary Ann Zimmerman. He leaves to mourn his departure: his bereaved wife, two children, four sisters and seven brothers, besides a host of relatives and friends. We do not know, nor can we understand The leading's of our Heavenly Father's hand, But this we know, His will is best, So content we'll leave with Him the rest, Until that glad and glorious day, When all the mists have rolled away. Then, Ah, we'll understand The leadings of our Father's hand. Funeral services were conducted from the Diller Funeral Home Sept. 24th, by L. D. Fauver of the Rockport Methodist (cut off)
Karin King note: David is buried Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 021 - Transcribed by Karin King

Mrs. Mary Zimmerman, 78, 535 East Pontiac Street, died at 2:15 o’clock Thursday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she had been a patient since April 29. Death followed an illness of several years. Survivors include the husband, David; four stepchildren, Simon Zimmerman of Pontiac, Ill., Mrs. Minnie Rediger of near Woodburn, Mrs. Esther Gerig of Fayette, O., and Jesse Zimmerman of near Grabill; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Oetting Funeral Home at Harlan. Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rev. John Bapst officiating. Friends are asked to come to the funeral home at 8 o’clock that morning. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, May 10, 1940

Jerry L. Zoda, 76, of Jackson Twp., Wells County, IN, passed away at 4:47 PM on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Marion General Hospital in Marion, IN. He was born on Saturday, October 26, 1940, in Marion, IN. He married Mary Jo Rupley on Saturday, August 4, 1962 in Dillman Church. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Jackson High School. He worked several years at General Cable in Marion. He served in the Army National Guard from 1961-1964, in the specialist 5th class. He was a Jackson Twp. farmer all his life. Jerry was a member of the Antique Tuggers, Black Creek Conservation Club and Wells Co. 4-H. Survivors include: Wife - Mary Jo Zoda, Dillman, IN, Son - Joseph W. (Maryna) Zoda, Columbia City, IN, Son - Jack E. (Nicki) Zoda, Warren, IN, Daughter-Judith A. (Mike) Ripperger, Liberty Center, IN, Son - John M. (Dawn Thomas) Zoda, Dillman, IN, 9 Grandchildren, Brother - Tim (Pam) Zoda, Richmond, IN, Sister - Cathy (Michael) Wright, Dillman, IN and Sister-in-law - Mary Zoda, Warren, IN. He was preceded in death by his: Father - Marvin "Bud" J. Zoda, Mother - Wilma L. Thompson Zoda and Brother - Richard Zoda. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 N Main Street Van Buren on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service to celebrate Jerry's life will be at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 6, 2017; viewing will be held one hour before. Family friend Fred Schweikhardt will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Van Buren Cemetery in Van Buren. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Glancy Funeral Home online obits (accessed 6/2/2017)

LOCAL WOMAN ENDS OWN LIFE
Using a window sash rope, Mrs. Georgette Ahlersmeyer, 38, hanged herself in a barn back of the family home at 2526 Raymond Street yesterday morning. She had stepped from a low step ladder after knotting the rope about her neck. The body was discovered by her son, Robert, 20, about 9:40 o’clock. Mrs. Ahlersmeyer suffered a nervous breakdown in January and had not been well since. The children had heard her about the house around 7 o’clock, they told investigators. Mr. Ahlersmeyer was at work. Dr. A. P. Hattendorf, coroner, said his verdict would be death by hanging. Surviving is the husband, Henry: three sons, Robert, Henry and James; a daughter, Betty; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nicole; four brothers, George, John, Louis and Fred Nicole, and four sisters, Mrs. Xavier Marshal, Mrs. Walter Schwarz, Mrs. Henry Meyer and Mrs. Virgil Holzworth. She was born in France, came here at the age of six. The body was removed to the Scheumann Funeral Home. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the funeral home. The body may be viewed after noon Monday.

Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, IN; May 19, 1940

BERNE-Mrs. Waneta Stauffer Amstutz, 38, a native of this community, died Sunday at the Akron, Ohio City Hospital, a week after surgery. She and her husband, Earl Amstutz and family resided at Kidron, O. Surviving are the husband, three children, the parents, and three sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mr. Eaton, O., near Kidron and burial will be at Kidron. (Tues. Feb. 12, 1963)

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room, Adams County Obits 1862-1964, Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Van Wert, O., May 16 – Richard Angevine, 59, of this city, Spanish-American War veteran, died early today of a streptococcus infection. He had been ill a week. Surviving are the widow, Stella; three children, Mrs. Madge Shock and Glenn Angevine of this city and Richard Jr. of the U.S. Navy; two step-sons, John and Joe VanFleet, at home; a brother, Floran of Toledo; and five sisters, Mrs. Minta Hattery of Fort Wayne, Stella Angevine and Mrs. Bessie Craig of Los Angeles, Mrs. Lillian Smith of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Pearl Reisbach of Dayton, O. The deceased served with Company D, Second Regiment, O.N.G., during the war of 1898. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Gamble and Alspach Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. E. E. Snyder of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Chellis H. Archbold, 67, died of a heart attack at 8:10 o'clock last night at his residence, 923 Wilt St. Mr. Archbold was born in Adams County, but had lived in Fort Wayne for 55 years. He was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church and for 23 years was an agent in the internal revenue department. He retired in October, 1942. Prior to his service with the revenue department, he was cashier for the Fort Wayne Rolling Mill Company. Survivors include two sons, Frank R. and Maurice H. Archbold, both of this city; two brothers, M. J. Archbold of Chicago and Dayton V. Archbold of Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. W. R. Hoffer of Columbus, Ohio and four grandchildren. The body was taken to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home where services will be held at a time to be announced later.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); January 17, 1943, Page 12

Richard Armstrong, 28, 1908 South Harrison Street, well-known downtown newspaper vendor, died at 3:15 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital where he had been a patient since January 3. He was known throughout the downtown district as "Dick." He sold newspapers at the various bus stations and at the Nickel Plate Depot for many years. He lived in Fort Wayne his entire life and was a member of Simpson Methodist Church. Survivors include the mother, Mrs. Minnie Armstrong, with whom he resided, and three brothers, Donald, Calvin and Russell Armstrong, all of this city. [buried Lindenwood Cem., Allen County, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 17, 1940

Antwerp, O., May 15 - Mrs. Clara A. Aschliman, 83, died here today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Boland, following a lengthy illness of heart trouble. She was a resident of Sherwood, O., for the past 30 years. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Boland is another daughter, Mrs. Mary Grover of Hicksville; one son, William of Sherwood, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Lockport, O. Mennonite Church with Rev. Jesse Short officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Huntington, May 17 – Charles Henry Baker, 69, former automobile and farm implement salesman in Huntington and Markle, died last midnight at his home in Union Township after an illness that had kept him from work since 1938. Surviving are the widow, formerly Anna Hite; three sons, Franklin H. Baker, Union Township, Carl H. Baker, Fort Wayne, and Dale L. Baker, Union Township; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Buel, Rockford, O., and Miss Lucile Baker, Union Township; a brother, Jesse C. Baker, Clear Creek Township, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm (CST) Sunday at Barnes Chapel, Elder Earl Dailey officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Barnes Chapel.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Baker, a former Wabash County resident, will be held at the Drake Funeral Home in Peru. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Roann. Mrs. Baker, who was the widow of Samuel Baker, died Tuesday at the home of a son, Ross Baker, south of Peru. She is survived by one son, Ross Baker and one daughter, Mrs. Amy Jones and several grandchildren.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Columbia City, May 18 – William A. Ball, 85, resident of this city most of his life, died today of coronary occlusion at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Brooks of Fort Wayne, after an illness of two months. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Ora Briggs of Fort Swayne; Everett Ball of Detroit; Mrs. W. J. Klessig of Badger, Minn., Rex Ball of Chicago, Frank B. Ball of Elkhart and Clara Hegardt of Worthington, Minn. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm (CDT) at the Luckenbill Funeral Home here with Rev. J. S. Hoenstine officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Mrs. Elizabeth Barrand, 68, of 337 Nussbaum Avenue, died at 11:10 o’clock Friday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital where she had been a patient the last six weeks. Born at Leo, she had resided here nearly her entire life. She was a member of the Mennonite Church. Survivors include the husband, Eugene Barrand; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Grubaugh and Mrs. Cecil Frederick; a son, Robert Barrand; a sister, Mrs. Emanuel Woebbeking and a brother, Edward Sproat, all of this city. The body was removed to Wellman’s Funeral Home, where it may be viewed after noon today. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the funeral home, Rev. Clifford Hollifield officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Rev. John Bellante, 91, of Warren, IN, passed away at 4:35 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. He was born on Saturday, January 9, 1926, in Chicago, IL. He married Theodora "Teddy" T. Chiganes on Saturday, April 30, 1949 in Illinois; she passed away on March 1, 2003. He married Minnette R. Hartle on August 14, 2003; she passed away on January 16, 2008. Rev. Bellante was a 1943 graduate of Thorton Twp. High School in Harvey, IL. He received his associate degree at Indiana University. He belonged to the Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He entered the Ministry in 1970 and was ordained in 1974 and became a member of the Northern Indiana Conference in 1975. Rev. Bellante was the pastor of 5 different churches in Pleasant Grove, Packerton, Montpelier, Portland, and Columbia City. He also was a Chaplain at Heritage Pointe in Warren for 12 years. He was in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II serving in the South Pacific from 1943-1946. "I ran the race, finished the course, kept the faith and now I am off to my next appointment." Loving survivors include: Daughter - Judith C. Bellante, Cape Elizabeth, ME, Son - Mark S. (Wife, Susan) Bellante, Pennville, IN, Grandson - John Bellante, Pennville, IN, Granddaughter - Laura (Tim) Riggins, Bryant, IN and 4 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his: Father - Sebastion L. Bellante, Mother - Carmella (Carrado) Bellante, Wife - Theodora T. Chiganes Bellante, Wife - Minnette R. Hartle Bellante, Brothers - Paul Bellante, Charles Bellante, Raymond Bellante, Arthur Bellante, William Bellante, and Joseph Bellante. The times and days of the service are still being determined by the family. Services will be held at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel 801 Huntington Ave. Warren, IN. Interment will follow beside his wife Teddy in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Warren. Preferred memorials: Heritage Pointe, 801 Huntington Ave. Warren, IN 46792. Arrangements are being handled by Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 1/9/2018)

Laketon, Jan. 15 - Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Wertenberger-Vorels Funeral Home here for Mrs. Isabel Berry, 82, widow of Thomas Berry, former county commissioner. Mrs. Berry died last week in Tampa, Fla., where she had lived for the past 11 years with a daughter, Mrs. Delcie Catron. Mrs. Berry, the former Isabel Wertenberger, was born on a farm near Laketon. She had spent most of her life in this community. Burial was in Laketon Cemetery [Wabash Co, IN].

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

Rockford, O., May 20 – Funeral services for Lon Bice, 88, retired carpenter who died yesterday at his home at Mercer after being injured in a fall several weeks ago, will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Mercer Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mercer Cemetery. The widow and several children survive.

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

Funeral services for Charles Blust, 58, 604 Lavina Street, who died at 11:10 o’clock Thursday morning at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a two year illness, will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the residence and 9 o’clock at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, of which he was a member, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Conroy officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. The body will be taken home at 5 o’clock this afternoon from Mungovan & Sons Mortuary. Born at Avilla, the deceased had resided here 47 years. He was employed as a Nickel Plate Railroad engineer for 30 years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Enginemen. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Rosemary Blust; two sons, Paul and Harold Blust of this city, and two brothers, Erwin of this city and Ralph Blust of Chcago. His wife Belle died 15 years ago.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Rockford, O., May 17 – Funeral services for Mrs. Lealine J. Branstetter, 82, who died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leota Baucher of west of Celina, will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Rockford Presbyterian Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Surviving are one son, Charles Branstetter of Geneva, Ind., and two daughters, Mrs. Baucher and Mrs. Nora White of Willshire.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Emil Henry Brautzsch, 78, former machinist and shoe repairman for many years, was found dead in his residence, 1713 Fletcher Avenue, about 6 pm yesterday by a son, Alfred, who visited the father daily. Death, which apparently had occurred several hours earlier, was due to myocarditis, a heart ailment. Mr. Brautzsch had been a resident of the city 38 years and was employed as a machinist for many years, later turning to shoe repairing. Surviving besides the son are a daughter, Mrs. Magnus Schoenherr of Fort Wayne and 11 grandchildren. The body was removed to the Scheumann Funeral Home where it may be viewed after 5 pm Tuesday. Services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Karl Koepke officiating and interment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

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

Decatur, May 13 - Albert Brittson, 71, former prominent Decatur resident, died suddenly Saturday at his home in Owosso, Mich. He was a native of Adams County, and was active in various enterprises having been one of the organizers of the Big Store for several years, the largest retail store in the city. He served one term as Decatur postmaster, beginning in 1902. He moved to Owosso 35 years ago. Surviving are the widow, formerly Alma Madden; one daughter, Marian of Lake George, Mich.; two son, Ralph of Dallas, Tex., and Donald of Illinois; one brother, W. P. of Dallas; three half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Knapp of Decatur, Mrs. Nora Del Grumble of Passton, Pa., and Mrs. Rose Ralston of Savannah, Ga., and two half-brothers, Carl Smith of Dallas and Marion Smith of Owosso. Funeral services will be held at Owosso Wednesday.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

MAN SMOTHERS IN TANK OF OIL
Coroner Declares Death Result of Accident
TIFFIN, O., July 21 - Byron Buckmaster, 54, Cromer oil worker, was drowned in a tank of crude oil Sunday, in the Cromer oil field north of here. County Coroner P. T. Perin returned a verdict of suicide after an investigation Sunday, but late today reopened his inquest, when witnesses indicated that they believed Buckmaster died accidentally. His formal verdict was one of accidental death. Buckmaster climbed to the top of a steel tank on the Ida Rosenberger farm Sunday morning about 11 o'clock. He unscrewed the bulkhead, removed a pipe and toppled in, the coroner said. Other oil men were summoned by Mrs. Buckmaster, and Harvey Perry and Milton Gibson fished out her husband's body. Officials said Buckmaster had been worried over domestic difficulties and that he had threatened to end his life. Doubt was thrown upon his theory today, however, when witnesses went to Green Springs and asked to make changes in their statements. The body has been taken to the Ray C. Myers Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at the home near Cromer's. The body will then be taken to Payne, Ind. [sic] for interment. Mr. Buckmaster is survived by his widow, six stepchildren, and a brother and sister, who live in Fort Wayne.

Sandusky Register (OH), July 22, 1930
Contributed by Karin King

Van Wert, O., May 17 – Mrs. Joseph Burnett, 76, is dead at her home in Jennings Township following a stroke of paralysis. She had been ill one month. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at Olive Chapel Church. Interment will be in the Wright Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, three children and a sister.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Frank J. Burns, 75-year-old former Fort Wayne resident died Sunday at his home in Detroit. Funeral services will be held at Detroit Tuesday at 9 am (E.S.T.) and the body is expected to arrive here at 1:30 pm Tuesday. Burns left Fort Wayne for Detroit 22 years ago. While a resident here, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. At the time of death, he was retired from the Michigan Central Railroad. Surviving are the widow, Molly; a son, Stephen of Detroit and two brothers, Edward of Chicago and Mike of Albert, Kan. [buried Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 15, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Waterloo, May 17 – Mrs. C. C. Buss, 92, former resident of Auburn, died this afternoon at her home here after being in a coma since Monday. She would have been 93 next Wednesday. Surviving are five sons, William H. Buss of Pontiac, Mich., John H. Buss of Auburn, Isaac H. Buss of Waterloo, Charles L. Buss of Olivet, Ill., and Jeff Buss of near Auburn, and one daughter Mrs. Almetta Poorman of near Waterloo. The body was taken to the Dilgard Funeral Home at Auburn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 18, 1940

Sharon E. Butterfield, 71, of Geneva, IN, passed away at 7:13 AM on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Sunday, March 03, 1946, in Carmel, OH. Sharon attended the Bryant High School. She was a Home Health Care Provider. She attended the St. John's Catholic Church in Tipp City, OH. Sharon was a member of the Red Hatters, and Tri County Gold Wing Association. She enjoyed motorcycle riding and garage sales. Loving Survivors Include her Daughters - Angela Sager, Geneva,IN, Annette Lesko, Richmond, IN, Sisters - Sandra (Cliff) Smith, Geneva, IN, Linda (Terry) Davison, Bryant, IN, 5 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father - Henry "Everett" Harrison, Mother - Maudie (Couch) Harrison, Husband - Paul L. Ording, Brothers - Hobart Harrison, Henry Harrison, Jr., Boyd Harrison, Robert Harrison, Frank Harrison, James Harrison, Gilbert Harrison, & Francis Harrison and Sister - Irene Bowman. A graveside service to celebrate Sharon's life will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Tipp City, OH. at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 07, 2018 with Father Marc Sherlock officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

Glancy Funeral Homes online obit (accessed 1/16/2018)

Decatur, May 17 – Mrs. J. F. Byer, 61, died at her home in Jefferson Township this morning after a several months’ illness. She was born in Van Wert County, O. Surviving besides the husband are the following children: Mrs. Amos Ketchum of Decatur, Herbert of Ligonier; William of Rockford, O., and Ervin of Detroit; three brothers, Jess Stetler of Charlotte, Mich.; Fred of Van Wert, O., and Mel of Rockford, O. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Mt. Carmel Evangelical Church with burial at Willshire, O.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Mrs. Pearl V. Cambray, 53, of 339 West Leith Street, died at 8:20 o’clock last night at the St. Joseph’s Hospital of an embolism following an operation. She was ill five days. Born in Antwerp, O., Mrs. Cambray had lived in Fort Wayne for 29 years. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. The survivors include the husband, Philip R. Cambray; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lombardi, this city; a son, Fred R. Chambray, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Thomas Munger of Adrian, Mich., and Warren Munger of Tampa, Fla., and two sisters, Mrs. Ione Marsh of Jackson, Mich., and Mrs. Nettie Tausend, Manitou Beach, Mich. The body was removed to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Auburn, May 16 - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Carnahan, 82, who died last night at the home of her son, Charles Carnahan, seven miles south of this city, will be held Saturday at 2 pm (CDT) at the Gerig Funeral Home here with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Surviving are the son; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Strong and Mrs. Alice Shoudel of this city, and one brother, Mason Bowen of Hicksville, O.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Warsaw, May 16 – Final rites for Walter Carrier, 70, who died Wednesday at the Kosciusko County Infirmary south of here, will be conducted at the Haworth and Bilby Mortuary Friday at 11 am (CDT). He formerly resided near Sidney. A half-sister, Mrs. Del Charter of Albion, survives. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Mrs. Clara Jane Cartwright, 80, wife of Porter Cartwright, retired G.R. &I Railroad baggage master, died at 6:15 o’clock Tuesday evening at her home at 1412 Ewing Street following a three year illness. She was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. May Guy of this city; a granddaughter, Mrs. Donald E. Neese of Plainfield, N.J. and a great-granddaughter, Miss Judith Neese of Plainfield. The body was removed to Ankenbruck’s Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 15, 1940

Portland, May 15 - A 73-year-old Randolph County woman was fatally hurt and her husband injured when their automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania freight train at the Main Street crossing in Ridgeville, south of here, late this afternoon. Mrs. Leota Chity of near Farmland died at 6:30 o’clock, three hours after the accident, in Jay County Hospital of internal injuries and other injuries. Her husband, Andrew, 76, was dismissed after being treated at the office of Dr. G. H. Shank in Ridgeville. He suffered bruises to one side and shoulder. The Chity couple was driving north on Main Street when their machine was struck by the slow train. The auto was carried about 15 feet and thrown to one side of the tracks. Mrs. Chity was first treated at a physician’s office and later taken to the Jay County Hospital. Her body was removed to a Farmland funeral home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Columbia City, May 16 – Mrs. Maxia D. Cleland, 63, died yesterday at her home after suffering from carcinoma of the liver for the past three years. She was a native of Whitley County. Surviving besides the husband, Owen W. Cleland, are a son, Carl L. Cleland, Churubusco; two grandchildren; two brothers, Theodore Egolf and Arnie Egolf, both of Whitley County and three sisters, Mrs. Daniel Zumbrun, Noble County, and Mrs. Charles Nichols and Mrs. Archie Coverstone, both of Thorncreek Township. Funeral services will be held at the Egolf Church of God north of this city. Rev. John W. Jones will officiate and burial will be in the Eel River Cemetery near Churubusco. The body was taken to the Luckenbill’s Sons Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

Warsaw, May 13 – Mrs. William Coble, 73, of Yellow Creek Lake, died at her home after an illness of two weeks. Surviving are the husband, William Coble, former sheriff of Wabash County, and a daughter, Mrs. Lulu Wilson of Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 11 am (CDT) Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 14, 1940

Warsaw, May 18 – Edward L. Collins, 57, for many years the owner and operator of an ice cream company here, died this morning at his home after an illness of a year with a heart ailment. The deceased was a native of Wabash. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Elks and Eagles Lodges. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. H. M. Wilson of Peoria, Ill., and his stepmother, Mrs. John Collins of Snidler, Okla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

Geneva, May 18 – Funeral services for Marion F. Connor, 80, retired plasterer and paperhanger who dropped dead in front of his home here, will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Methodist Church here. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, one brother and one sister.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 19, 1940

JOHN M. COOMBS FUNERAL FRIDAY
Funeral services for John Marshall Coombs, 29, former resident of this city who was killed when two airplanes collided in midair near Los Angeles May 9, will be held here Friday morning. The remains arrived here yesterday and were taken to the Getz & Cahill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 o’clock Friday morning at Trinity Episcopal Church with Ven. James McNeal Wheatley officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Coombs was one of three persons killed when a military pursuit plane and a photographic ship collided. He was a descendent of prominent pioneer Fort Wayne families.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 16, 1940

Claypool, May 16 – Agnes Jane Correll, 84, died last night at her home near here after a long illness. Surviving are a son, Lloyd Correll of east of Claypool; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm (CDT) at the Kelly Funeral Home in Warsaw. Rev. A. A. Duke will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 17, 1940

CHURUBUSCO, Jan 19.-Frank Coulter, 79, native of Whitley county and resident of Smith township until two years ago, died at 9 o'clock tonight at the home of his son, William Coulter of Kendallville, after a long illness. The son is the only survivor. The body was brought to the Sonday funeral home here and funeral services will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Christian Chapel cemetery at Merriam.

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; page 12, 1-20-1940
Contributed by Karin King

Wabash, Jan. 12 - Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Jane Craft, 74, who died at the Wabash County Hospital today after an illness of five weeks will be held Sunday at 2:30 o'clock at the Jones Funeral Home; Rev. Fred Wolff, pastor of the Christian Church where Mrs. Craft had been a member for many years, will be in charge. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery. Mrs. Craft, who was the former Louisa Jane Garner, was born near Wabash on a farm and had spent much of her life here. She was the widow of Joseph Craft. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. William Schoeff of Wabash and three brothers, Carl, Joe and Tom Garner, all of whom live near Wabash.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 13, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

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

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