Funeral services for Robert K. Adair, 40 years old, an employee of Allison Division of General Motors Corporation, who was found shot fatally in his room, 914 North Oxford Street, Monday will be held at 2 o'clock, this afternoon in the Moore Mortuaries Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mary Ammerman, of Adams County was found Tuesday hanging in her smoke house, having committed suicide.
Greencastle Banner (Putnam County, Indiana) 17 March 1881, p2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Father of former city resident dies
J. Bertram Andrews, 87, of 5530 80th street, St. Petersburg, Fla., father of Mrs. C. William (Marsha) Freeby of Appelton, Wisc., who was a former resident of Decatur, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Petersburg General Hospital, where he had been hospitalized two days. Mr. Andrews was the assistant manager (western department of the American Insurance Co. for 43 years), a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, Rockford, Ill., and past director of the Lawn Bowling club at St. Petersburg. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church at St. Petersburg. Born in Rockford, Ill., on Dec. 30, 1885, he was the son of Eddie and Elizabeth Ziegler-Andrews, and was married on June 7, 1924, to Elice Keyt, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. C. William (Marsha) Freeby of Appelton, Wisc.; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Blake of Kirkland, Ill., and four grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Burpee-Wood funeral home, Rockford, Ill. Burial will be in the Greenwood cemetery, Rockford. Friends may call at the funeral home in Rockford after 12 noon Monday. The Zwick funeral home in Decatur is in charge of the arrangements.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN , Friday, Oct. 5, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

[According to the Elwood Cemetery on findagrave he is William Dayton Bagley 4 Sept 1865 - 23 April 1942]
Elwood - Dayton Bagley, age 77, farmer southeast of Elwood is dead. Surviving are the widow, a son, daughter, brother, two half sister and step sisters.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Clara Baumgartner, 86, mother of Russell Baumgartner of Decatur, died today at Hollister, Calif. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Hollister and the Women of the Moose Lodge, Decatur. Survivors include one son, Russell Baumgartner of Decatur; one daughter, Juanita Murphy of Hollister; one sister, one brother, and two grandchildren, Betty Drake and Jim Baumgartner of Decatur, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Black & Cooper funeral home. Burial will be in California.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Oct. 11, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Cecil Bayman, who had resided the past three years at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. George Litchfield, 128 South Fourth Street, Decatur, died at 5:45 a.m. today at the Adams county memorial hospital where she had been admitted three weeks earlier, She was 86. Mrs. Bayman was born May 16, 1887 in Kosciusko county, the daughter of George and Carrie Hathaway-Kyler who preceded her in death. She was married April 2, 1908 to Roy Bayman of South Whitely and he preceded her in death in 1966. She was a member of Christian Church in South Whitely. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Carter of Columbia City, Mrs. Georgia Secrist of Columbia City and Mrs. George (Virginia) Litchfield of Decatur; two sons, Robert of Houston, Tex., and Colby of South Whitley; one brother, Garth Kyler of South Whitely; and 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers and two sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Miller Mortuary in South Whitley, with burial to follow in the Booneville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Miller Mortuary Saturday afternoon and evening.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN, Friday, Sept. 7, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Logansport - Mrs. Hazel Beattie, 61, who was secretary to three Logansport mayors, died in St. Joseph Hospital here Tuesday afternoon. She was the wife of Roy Beattie of R3. The mayors for whom she was secretary were: WO Fiedler, Russell Leonard and Leland Smith. Surviving with the husband are two sons John R at home and Louis W. of Kokomo R3; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Thompson of Monticello, Mrs. Ada Gordon of Idaville and Mrs. Pearl Cheney of Delphi and three brothers, Burbe Hendryx of Idaville, Carl Hendryx of R5 and Roy Hendryx of Alexandria.
Lafayette Indiana Journal and Courier (Tippecanoe County) Thursday, 14 Jan 1960, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. David (Hazel) Bell, 70, Indianapolis, died yesterday in Americana East Nursing Home. She was a member of Brookside Chapter of Eastern Star. Women of the Moose Chaper 11, and Literana Club. Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Shirley Brothers Drexel Chapel, where friends may call tomorrow from 2 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, New Haven. Survivors-husband; daughter Barbara Hinkle; mother Mrs. Dale Ross.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana) March 2, 1982
Contributed by Scott Bowmar and typed by Jane Edson

Services for Mildred Bennett, 78, Indianapolis will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Flanner?? & Buchanan Shadeland Mortuary where friends may call from 7-9 tonight. She died yesterday in Wishard Hospital. She had been a PBX operator for the Marion County Home and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, at Rockville and Harold C. McGrew Auxiliary 3 of United Spanish American War Veterans. She attended Anderson College and was active in Republican politics and the Tuberculosis Foundation. Survivor son Eugene Young.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ollie Boone died Oct 1. Funeral Oct 3, at 2:30 p.m. Zionsville Christian Church. Friends invited. Burial at Orleans, Monday.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

WEST LEBANON - Ralph "Dean" Booth, 69, a long time resident of West Lebanon, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2000 in Provena USMC Logan Campus, Danville, Ill. He was born Jan. 1, 1931 in Danville, Ill., the son of Clarence E. and Pearl Wintersteen Booth. He married Janet L. Leming Sept. 26, 1962 in Tennessee. She was a nurse's aid for many years at VA Medical Center, Danville and she survives. He previously lived in Danville and had been a resident of West Lebanon the past 25 years. He was a security guard at C & D Battery Company in Attica. He was an attendant at Hargrove's Service Station in West Lebanon and had worked at Harrison Steel Castings Company and at Burger Steel in Lafayette. He was a member of the West Lebanon Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed singing in the church choir. He was an avid Cubs baseball fan and enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Survivors, besides the wife, include: two daughters, Tammy (Ron) Humphreys, State Line and Holly (Bill) Taylor, rural Attica; four brothers, Gail (Virginia) French and Clarence Booth, Jr., both of Lafayette, John (Pat) Booth, Beloit, Wisc. and Robert Booth, Cayuga; two sisters, Laura Sasseen, Beloit, Wisc. and Merna (Charles) Webb, Lafayette and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in West Lebanon Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. John P. Francis officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery. Fisher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Haiti Childrens Lunch Fund. Make check payable to the West Lebanon Nazarene Church with memo on check to show Haiti Childrens Lunch Fund.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 6, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Boswell - Elmer Bowen, age 94, a resident of W State Road 26 in Warren County, died at his residence at 6 a.m., Saturday, July 1,2000. He was born September 13, 1905, the son of Arthur and Lillie May Williams Bowen, in Burkesville, Ky. and lived in the Fowler area for a few years before moving to rural Boswell in 1937. he was married August 24, 1939 in Burkesville, Ky. to Irene Abston and she preceded him in death October 24, 1999. Mr. Bowen was a crop and livestock farmer and farmed all his live. He has attended the Rainsville Methodist Church. Bowen is survived by two sons: Morris Bowen (wife Lillian) of Steward, Fl. and Carl S. Bowen (wife Irish) of Pine Village. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents when he was a child and one sister Lillian. Visitation will be at the Fischer Funeral Home, Williamsport from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Service time is Wednesday. Rev. Willie Elrod will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), July 5, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Monticello - Johnes Brearley, age 87, a life resident of Monticello, died at his home here. He was a former White County Clerk and had been proprietor of the Monticello Lumber and Coal Company since 1900. He was vice president of the State and Savings Bank of Monticello. Surviving are two sons.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Former Decatur resident dies
Thomas Bright, 86, of 3659 Waterbury Dr., Kettering O., a former Decatur resident, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at Waynesville, O. He had been ill a short time. He was retired from the Otterbein Press Co., where he was in charge of the shipping department. He was born in Decatur on September 11, 1887. His first wife, Mable, is buried in the Antioch cemetery, and his present wife, the former Bernice B. Linwell, survives. Also surviving are one son, Eugene O. of Dayton, O., and one daughter, Mrs. June E. Morter, also of Dayton; and two grandsons, and three great-grandsons. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Antioch cemetery, located near Peterson. Friends may call at the Morris & sons funeral home, Dayton, O., form 4 to 7 p.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, Sept. 6, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Brookville - Valentine Edward Bush, 69 years old, died Friday at Fort Madison, Iowa. He was a former Brookville resident and during that time was associated with the old paper mill here. Survivors are the widow, Edith Parker Bush; one son, David of Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ray, Chicago and Mrs. Miriam Bishop, Seattle, Wash; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Borisch, Cincinnati; Mrs. Minnie Frey, Georgetown, Ohio; Mrs. Matilda Kalb and Mrs. Lowetta Kalb both of Brooksville, Ky. Services for Mr. Bush will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Clevenger Funeral Home with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Sunday.
Richmond Indiana Palladium-Item (Wayne County) Sunday, March 13, 1960, p 17
Contributed by Karen Zach

[1860-1942 - buried Riverside Cemetery, Andrew, Huntington County, Indiana]
Franklin - Ezra Carson, age 82, a member of the Indiana Masonic Home here died Thursday. He entered the home in 1934 from Antioch Lodge at Andrews, where the body will be taken for burial.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Former Decatur resident dies
Earl F. Christen, 66, of Indianapolis, a former Decatur resident, died in Indianapolis last Friday night at 10:40 p.m., it was learned today. He had been ill one day. He was employed at the Decatur Daily Democrat in the 1920's. He recently retired form Mallory Industries, Indianapolis, as manager of their industrial restaurants. While in Decatur, he was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. His family moved to Fort Wayne in 1928. He was born in Decatur on March 16, 1907, the son of Richard G. and Florence Campbell-Christen. He graduated from Decatur Catholic high school on June 1, 1925, where he was active in sports. Mr. Christen attended Notre Dame University. He married the former May Lou Reising of Fort Wayne, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Bruce and Eric, Indianapolis; two daughters, Miss Anita Christen, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Jerry Trumpley, Lambertville, Michigan; and two sisters, Miss Kathryn Christen and Mrs. Arthur Wilhelm, Fort Wayne. The family has many cousins in the Decatur area. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today in the Gristeiner funeral home, Indianapolis, and 11 a.m. in Little Flower Catholic Church there.
[Buried Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN , Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

WILLIAMSPORT - Esther M. Claypool, 89, 109 Tami Lane, Williamsport, died at 3:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 1999, in Country Care Nursing Center in Williamsport. She had been a resident there for eight months. Born Aug. 13, 1910, in Columbus, she was the daughter of George W. and Ethel A. Gates Lucas. She married Ralph B. Claypool April 22, 1933, in Williamsport, who survives. She resided in Williamsport most of her life. She graduated from Judyville. Mrs. Claypool High School in 1929, a member of the last graduating class. She was a homemaker, and member of the West Lebanon Christian Church. Survivors, besides her husband, include: sond, William B. (Mary Etta) Claypool, Williamsport, Tom (Kathy) Claypool, Monticello, Gary L. (Leslie) Claypool, Lafayette, James F. (Nonnie) Claypool, Dayton, Ohio, Ralph A. (Vicky) Claypool, Lafayette; daughter, Janice A. Hanson, Bremen; sister, Ruth Anderson, Williamsport; brother, John F. Lucas, Phoenix; 24 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles, and four brothers. Funeral services were 11 a.m. on Aug. 27 at Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport with Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial followed in the West Lebanon Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 1, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Flazie Conner aged 73 years died at Methodist Hospital Saturday 2:30 pm.?? Friends may call at RIchardson's funeral parlors 923 North Pennsylvania St, Monday afternoon and evening. Funeral at Broadway ME Church Tuesday 10 a.m. Friends invited. Burial in Raleigh, Indiana.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - C. L. "Bud" Cronkhite, 78, of Hunter Road, Douglasville, Ga., formerly of Austell, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 in WellStar Tranquility Hospice in Austell. He was born Sept. 23, 1921 in West Lebanon, the son of Warren Chester and Dora Irving Cronkhite. He was married to Margaret Tyson. She survives. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during World War II. He was the owner of Cronkhite Construction for more than 25 years, and later worked at. Atlanta Auto Auction. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Hiram and the American Legion Post #294 in Powder Springs. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Cronkhite, Douglasville; three daughters and a son-in-law, Dixie Shreiner, Gail Wilson and Kellie and Roy Dennison, all of Douglasville; a sister, Helen Thomas, Danville, Ill.; five grandchildren, Clint Stegall, Stacey Oliver, Travis Higgs, Amy Bennett and Drew Dennison; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mildred Fadden; and a grandson, Brent Stegall. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday in the Douglas Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglasville, with the Rev. John Norton officiating. Interment was in Melrose Hills Memorial Park, Villa Rica. Those desiring may make contributions to WellStar Tranquility Hospice, 4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell, Ga. 30106, 770-732-6710.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), , September 20, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Peter Dalton, a Carbon coal-miner, was fatally cut in the abdomen by Dan McGuire, another miner on the night of the 19th. McGuire fled. Bad whiskey was the occasion of the cutting.
Jasper Weekly Courier (Dubois County, Indiana) Friday, 31 Oct 1879, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

It is reported that Jonathan Davis, the man missing from Decker Township, Knox County since last Monday has been found with six buckshot lodged in his head. He had some money on his person and is supposed to have been killed for that.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana) 7 October 1879, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Liberty - Mrs. Laura Belle Dawes, 75 years old, 405 West Sycamore Street, died Saturday. She was born in Preble County, Ohio but lived in Liberty 41 years. She was a member of the Edwards Memorial Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband, Wesley Dawes; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Youngblood of Peru, Ind. and Mrs. Ida Lloyd of Connersville; two sons, Leo of Liberty and Albert of Vincennes, Ind.; two grandchildren and one grandchild. Services for Mrs. Dawes will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Miller-Baker home here.
Lafayette Indiana Journal and Courier (Tippecanoe County) Thursday, 14 Jan 1960, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hagerstown, Ind., Jan 23 -- Henry Dilling, an aged and wealthy citizen of Jefferson Township, died at his home last night. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1831, but had lived in this township since he was two years old. He was the father of Levi S. Dilling, a prominent minister in the German Baptist Church, Daniel O. Dilling, secretary of the German Baptist Mutual Insruance Company, Mrs. Elwood Lawson and Mrs. Ida Lawson of Hagerstown. Death resulted from stricture of the bowels. He was in his usual health 36 hours prior to death.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Pressel Donnan, who died Wednesday morning at 21 North Capitol Avenue where she had lived for 59 years will be held from the residence at 10 a.m. today. Mrs. Donnan was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 85 years ago and removed when quite young to Harrisburg, where her girlhood was spent. She came to Indianapolis when 16 years of age and upon her marriage 10 years later moved into the house at 21 North Capitol residing there continuously until her death. Her husband died several years ago. Mrs. Donnan was a charter member of the Meridian-Street Methodist Church. She leaves six children, all of whom live in the city. They are: Mrs. John G. Pendergast; Harry; Emma; Laura; Theodore and Wallace Donnan.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 10 Aug 1900, p8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville - Jacob P. Fabian, age 74, retired plaster contractor, died at his home here after a long illness. Mr. Fabian, a contractor for 50 years had handled the plaster work of the YMCA, Reitz Memorial Catholic HS, St. Benedict and St. Boniface Catholic churches, the Old National Bank and many other buildings of the city. His widow, a brother and a sister survive.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Advance - David Farrow, 84, farmer. He had served two terms on the Jackson Township Advisory Board and was a member of Farm Bureau Coop. Rites today. Survivors include daughters Mary Knox, Helen Henry; son Gene.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Irene S. Fenner is taken by death
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene S. Fenner, 74, of Fort Wayne, wife of Rev. A.A. Fenner, assistant pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, and former pastor at the Friedheim Lutheran Church in Adams county, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. She died Tuesday after a two-month illness. A native of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Fenner resided in Fort Wayne since 1966 and headed the publicity department of the Lutheran Home. Also surviving are a daughter, three sons, three sisters, and a brother. Friends may call at the Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and at the church after 1 p.m. Thursday. Preferred memorials are gifts to Chapel Fund of the Lutheran Home.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wed., Sept. 5, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Hattie Ferguson, 71 years old, 4946 West 15th Street, Speedway, died yesterday in her home. She was a native of Lebanon and had lived in Speedway most of her life. Survivors are a son, Eugene Ferguson of Los Angeles, Cal; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Bland of Speedway; three grandchildren, Jimmy Ferguson of Los Angeles; Pfc. Robert Bland of San Francisco and Roland Bland of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Audria Worland of Lebanon and her father, John H. Neal of Lebanon. Funeral services will be held in the Speedway Christian Church, of which Mrs. Ferguson was a member. Time of services has not yet been set.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

There was a contest over the remains of CC Freese who died at Fort Wayne of combined morphine and delirium tremens (sic) the other day. His mother, who came on from Pittsburg, insisted on taking the body home with her, while the wife and mother-in-law resisted with success. Charles E. Freese, of Fort Wayne committed suicide at St. Joseph's Hospital in the city by taking morphine, which he had purchased in small quantities at various drug stores. He was very dissipated and had squandered a fortune in drink. He had a life insurance policy for $10,000 in the New York Mutual in favor of his wife, against whom he had filed a petition for divorce.
Bloomington Courier (Monroe County, Indiana) 19 March 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Valparaiso, Sept. 1 - Injuries received a week ago while working on his farm, northeast of the city, caused the death Saturday of August Freywald, age 59. Freywald was moving a heavy timber when it fell upon him, causing internal injuries. The widow and a son survive. Before coming here 10 years ago Freywald was dining room manager at the South Shore Country Club in Chicago 25 years.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Son of former teacher dies
Vance E. Garner, 48, of Meadville, Pa.; died August 20 at the Spencer hospital, it was learned today. Burial was at Meadville. His mother, Mrs. Emma Kerst, was a former school teacher in Decatur. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; one son, John; his mother, Mrs. Emma Kerst, 533 Baldwin street, Meadville, Pa.; one brother, Benjamin, of the same address; three grandchildren; one aunt Mrs. Anna Driesbach of Meadville; two uncles, John McDonald of Knightstown, Ind., and Harold Garner of Indiana. His father preceded him in death.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Connersville - Charles Garrett of near Centerville and formerly of Indianapolis died in Fayette Memorial Hospital. Rites will be held here Saturday. He leaves the widow and three sisters.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Gustave Gasdorf dies at hospital
Gustave (Gus) Gasdorf, 68, of Fort Wayne, husband of a former Decatur resident, died at 6:20 a.m. today at the Parkview memorial hospital. He formerly operated the Gasdorf Tool and Machine Co. in Lima, O. Mr. Gasdorf was a member of the Christus Victor Lutheran Church at Fort Wayne. He was married to the former Alma Boerger of Decatur and she survives. Also surviving are two sons and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the church and burial will be in the Concordia Gardens. Friends may call at the McComb and Sons funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

[According to the IOOF Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, White County, Indiana, it is Wynford Bishop Gilbert 1879-1942]
Monticello - Winford B. Gilbert, age 61, is dead. Surviving are the widow, a son and daughter. He formerly lived at Aurora, Ill and came to White County 38 years ago.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

DESSIE M. GRUBB IS DEAD AT AGE 81 - Services Saturday for Resident of Auburn for 50 Years and Employee of Schaab's Store 40 Years
Miss Dessie M. Grubb, age 81, a resident of Auburn for 50 years, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Sheehy Nursing home in Butler. In failing health for the past five years, she had been confined at the nursing home in Butler for one month. The body was removed to the Gerig funeral home in Augurn where friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. George Schuette, pastor of the St. Mark's Lutheran church in Auburn, officiating. Burial will follow in the Leo cemetery. Miss Grubb was employed at Schaab's Department store in Auburn for 40 years before her retirement. She resided for many years at 511 North Cedar street, Auburn. A native of Allen county, she was born April 21, 1884, daughter of the late James L. Grubb and Sarah Steel Grubb. She attended the St. Mark's Lutheran church in Auburn. Surviving are a half-sister, Mrs. Elsie Johnson of Chicago; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Grubb of 915 Ensley avenue, Auburn, and two nephews, Kenneth and Merle Hensinger, both of Lansing, Mich.
Obits of DeKalb Co., Ind. Vol 1, part 1
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Dessie M Grubb
Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 81; Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 21 Apr 1884; Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 26 Jan 1966; Death Place: Butler, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: James C Grubb; Mother: Sarah Steel; Informant: Mrs. Ruth Grubb; sister-in-law; Auburn, Ind.
Burial: Jan. 29, 1966; Old Leo Cem., Leo, Indiana
Contributed by Karin King

Zeno Hadley, a wealthy farmer living near Danville, committed suicide yesterday by hanging. No cause assigned.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana) 18 Feb 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie, Ind., Jan 25 - Malissa Hale died with typhoid fever today. Her daughter died last week with the disease and the husband and father is at the point of death in the same home, the three stricken simultaneously.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Linton, Sept. 1 - Dr. Curtis C. Hamilton, age 57, who was taken from Terre Haute to University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich by airplane Tuesday for a brain operation died there Saturday. He had been a physician here 15 years.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services will be at 11 am Wednesday at DO McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home for Caroline Hans, 86, of 1705 Florida Drive, who died Monday in a local nursing home. Mrs. Hans, a production worker at General Electric Co for 28 years, was born in Leo. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Longsworth and a brother, Lester Schlatter, both of Fort Wayne. Calling will be at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Preferred memorials are to the Heart Fund or Trinity English Lutheran Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 10, 1979
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Logansport, Ind., July 20 -- Mrs. Alice Hartman, aged 28, wife of Pearl Hartman, a Vandalia fireman, arose from a sick bed, evaded a nurse and ran two blocks to Eel River, where she threw herself into the water and was drowned. Mrs. Hartman was about to become a mother.
Crawfordsville Review (Montgomery County, Indiana), 20 July 1911, p1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Arman Becham Hazel, 50 years old, who died Sunday in his home, 3217 Mars Hill Avenue, will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the residence. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Hazel was a native of Bowling Green, Ky and had lived in Indianapolis 16 years. He was a truck driver for the Washington Coal Company. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Shirley Hazel; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Beicher, Mrs. Frances Carter and Miss Ruth Joan Hazel all of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Emma Brackett of Brownsburg and five sons, Thomas Hazel, serving in the Army in the Philippines; Earl Hazel in the Army in England; Melvin Hazel in the Navy and Edward Hazel and Eugene Hazel both of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

John D. Hemsoth, 91, of 3575 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, a retired farmer and retired custodian for St Peter's Lutheran Church and School, died Saturday in St Joseph's Hospital. He was a Milan Township native. Surviving are a son, William, with whom he lived; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Zelt, RR1, Decatur, Mrs. Alvin Koeneman, New Haven, Mrs. Carl Branning, Arcola, and Mrs. Edward Fick, Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. Alma Peoppel, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 8, 1978
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

WILLIAMSPORT - John "Mearl" Hensley, 92, a resident of Williamsport, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000 in St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. He had been in failing health the past 3 1/2 years. He was born March 2, 1908 near Scottsburg, Washington County, the son of Martin and Emma Bryant Hensley. He married Ova Marie Blair Aug. 14, 1930 in Brownstown. She preceded in death May 3, 1995. He moved to Warren County in 1930 and lived in the Pence area for many years before moving to Williamsport in 1988. He was a farmer and farmed in the Pence neighborhood for many years retiring in 1987. He previously owned and operated a barber shop in Austin for several years. He was a member of the former Christian Church in Pence and the F. & A.M. Lodge #352 of West Lebanon. Survivors include: a son, Dale L. (Lois) Hensley, rural Attica; two brothers, Melvin Hensley, Williamsport and Encil Hensley, Lafayette; a grandson, Steve A. Hensley, rural Attica; two grandchildren, Diana K. Akers, rural Attica and Joy L. Skoog, rural Fowler; and eight great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday in Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. The body was cremated and the cremains intered at 11 a.m. Saturday in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 6, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Harry E. Hockensmith, 72 years old, retired Indianapolis realtor died yesterday in his residence, 617 E. 22d Street. A Native of New Augusta, Mr. Hockensmith taught school in Lawrence Township and operated a farm in New Augusta during the summer months before he entered the grain and feed business here. He turned to the real estate business in later years. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary with Dr. Jean S. Milner, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Charles A. Hockensmith and George J. Hockensmith and a sister, Miss Mabel J. Hockensmith all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Holden, an employee of the Jeffersonville Car works, was fatally hurt by the breaking of a belt, one end of which struck him in the abdomen.
Greencastle Banner (Putnam County, Indiana) 17 March 1881, p2
Contributed by Karen Zach

DeWayne E. "Dee" Jackson, 80, of rural Larwill, went to be with the Lord at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012 at I.U.-Goshen Hospital while surrounded by family members. He was born July 20, 1931 in Monroe County Michigan. He was raised by Florence (Smith) Elston in Bluffton. He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1950. He worked at Magnavox. For nearly 50 years, he was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 103, working as an asphalt plant operator with Daily Asphalt, Reith & Reilly and retiring in 1993 from S.E. Johnson. A well known drummer and band leader, he played on the radio and performed with many well known bands and singers including Elvis Presley. Dee was the leader of the King Jackson Trio which performed at supper clubs and social events across Northern Indiana. On January 25, 1964 he married Donna (Mort) Gradeless. They made their home in Bluffton and later Blue Lake before moving to their home north of Larwill 40 years ago. He was a member of the Avion Travelcade Club and an associate member of the Sons of the Revolution of the State of Indiana. Dee loved to travel in his Avion Travel Trailer and in recent years spent the winter months in Florida, specifically Frostproof and Sebring. Surviving relatives include his wife, Donna; a daughter, Sherry L. (Steven) Lee of Albion; three sons, Dr. Donald E. Gradeless of Winona Lake, Steven W. Gradeless of Almond WI and Rex L. (Sally) Gradeless of Auburn; eight grandchildren, Tim (Rebecca) Lee, Cody Lee, Jennifer Lee, Jason (Denice) Gradeless, Wade Gradeless, Wendy (Clark) Leininger, Rex L. Gradeless II and Kyle Gradeless; and four great grandchildren, Jordan, Jared & Caleb Gradeless and Ella Leininger. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

Catherine Jacobs died Sept 30 at her residence, 3121 N. Illinois, age 67 years. Funeral and burial Monday Oct 4 at Harrison, Ohio.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

[According to the IOOF Riverview Cemetery in Monticello, White County on findagrave he was born 11 Nov 1851 - died 20 April 1942]
Monticello - The body of Sanford Johnsonbaugh, Sr. age 90, former Monticello grocer, who died at the home of his daughter in Wilmore, Ky was returned here for burial.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kokomo, Ind., Jan 25 - Judge Joseph S. Jones, son of Silas W. Jones of this city died suddenly at Martinez, Cal, yesterday. He was born in Owen County, Indiana and went West years ago. At the time of his death he was judge of the Superior Court of Contra Costa County, California. He was on the bench when stricken and died before medical aid could reach him. Deceased was a brother of the late Dr. M.M. Jones of this city.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Henry Kanning, 86, of 9401 Tillman Road, died at 2:35 pm Saturday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient 2 1/2 weeks. Mr. Kanning, a retired farmer, was born on a farm in Adams County and lived there most of his life. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alvena Van Meter of Albion, and Miss Eileen Kanning, a resident of the Lutheran Home; one sister, Mrs. Lena Bearman, and one brother, Louis Kanning, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday in the E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery on Wayne Trace. Friends may call Sunday from 7 to 9 pm and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Preferred memorials are to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or to the Lutheran Hour.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 6, 1978
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

John S. Keely, one of the oldest residents of Indianapolis died yesterday at his home, 208 North East Street after a long illness caused by an attack of the grip, followed by a general decline. Mr. Keely was born in 1810 at Harrisburg, Pa, and removed when very young with his parents to Cincinnati, going later to Butler County, Ohio and then removing when about 18 years of age to Shelby County, Indiana. When about 20 years of age he went to Cincinnati to learn his trade, which was brick masonry. He removed to Indianapolis in 1833 and was one of the first workmen to take employment on the old Statehouse.?? He returned to Cincinnati the year following and was married to Eliza Cleaver. He then came to Indianapolis and made this his permanent residence, at once entering with his brother into the contracting business. The firm did a large business and built many of the first large buildings in the city. The Madison Depot was one of their first contracts. A number of the old woolen mills were constructed by them. Shortly after he came here he purchased the square in which his home, at the time of his death was located and always lived some place in the square afterward. The property then cost him $300. The house in which he died was taken as a residence about 25 years ago. Mr. Keely was formerly a Mason, but severed his connection with the society some years ago. He retired from active work about 15 years ago. He leaves three children, all of them living in this city. They are: Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Ella Thomas and Mrs. Mattie Stirk. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow at 2 p.m. The burial will be at Crown Hill.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

NED KELSEY RITES TO BE SATURDAY
Services for Ned D. Kelsey, 52, of 2640 Willow Oaks Drive will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. He died at 1:45 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he was a general foreman at International Harvester Co. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Faith United Methodist Church and an honorary board member of the Harvester Athletic Association. Surviving are his wife, Thelma M. Noll Kelsey; a daughter Laurel Lee; and two sons, Brett and Kent, all at home. Calling will be at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug 23, 1973
Ned D. Kelsey taken by death
Ned D. Kelsey, 52, of Fort Wayne, husband of a former Pleasant Mills resident, Thelma Noll-Kelsey, died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Lutheran hospital. He had been ill since last November. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he was a general foreman at International Harvester Co. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Faith United Methodist Church and an honorary board member of the Harvester Athletic Association. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; a daughter, Laurel Lee; and two sons, Brett and Kent, all at home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Lindenwood cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug. 23, 1973
Both contributed by Janice Vasilovski

INDIANAPOLIS - Reva (Abbott) Keown, 98, Indianapolis, and former Warren County resident, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 in Hendricks Regional Health Hospital, Danville. She was born Sept. 19, 1908 in Silver City, Ky., the daughter of John and Tine (Cooper) Abbott. She married Lindell Keown Feb. 26, 1926 in Butler County, Ky. He preceded in death Sept. 14, 1985. She was born and raised in Butler County, Ky. and attended schools there before moving to Warren County with her husband in 1926 where they raised their family. She and her husband moved to Indianapolis and after retirement she moved back to Butler County and had spent the last 23 years in Indianapolis. She was a housewife and farmed with her husband for several years. She attended Lakeview Christian Center in Indianapolis. She loved life. She loved to cook and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. Survivors include: four daughters, Stelsa (Randal) Raymer, Shelbyville, Ky., Dorothy (George) Ashbrook, Indianapolis, Betty Pruett, Greencastle, and Lois June (James) Abbott, Evansville; two brothers; three sisters; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with Pastor Mark McMinn officiating. Burial was in Locust Grove Cemetery, Ambia.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 1, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Terre Haute - Services were held here today for Mrs. Bertha Kickman, age 56, who was fatally injured in an auto accident near Switz City Friday. The husband, a son, a sister and six brothers survive.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Liberty - Cambridge City - Mrs. Jessie Klieber, 84, widow of Lois Klieber, died Friday. She was a lifelong resident of Wayne County and member of the Gospel Mission Church at Dublin. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Berkshire, Coschocton, Ohio; one brother, Charles Dryden, Escondito, Calif and two nieces. Services for Mrs. Klieber will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Fisher Mortuary with Rev. LR Rahrar of Indianapolis, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Richmond Indiana Palladium-Item (Wayne County) Sunday, March 13, 1960, p 17
Contributed by Karen Zach

[According to the Elwood Cemetery she is Mary Elizabeth Parker Kleyla (28 Oct 1849 - 23 April 1942)]
Elwood - Mrs. Mary E. Kleyla, age 93, widow of Henry Kleyla, died at the home of a son in Anderson. Rites will be held here Saturday. Four sons survive.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Trafalgar, Ind. - Services for Rev. Paul Knight, 79, former minister at Trafalgar Wesleyan Church will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. in Wilson-St. Pierre Greenwood Chapel. Rev. Knight died Saturday in Johnson County Hospital, Franklin. A native of Morgantown, he had lived in Johnson County since 1947. Survivors include wife Ollie; sons Arthur, Harry, James; daughters Crystal Earlywine, Lela Knight, Irene Whitlock, J. Ruth Jester, I. Carol Hadley, Marjorie Ballinger.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

John T. LaReau, 61, of 1418 Alabama, was dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth Hospital at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday. He apparently suffered a heart attack on the street at Five Points and was taken to the hospital in the police emergency vehicle. Born at Beaverville, Ill he was married in 1920 to Ruby Chenoweth. For the past 10 years he was employed as a pressman by Haywood Publishing Company. The family moved to this community eight years ago. Mr. LaReau was a member of St. Mary Cathedral and Pressman Union Local 105. Surviving with the widow are a son, Kenneth E of Independence, Kans; a brother Lloyd J. of Matteson, Ill and three sisters, Mrs. HT Regnier of Kankakee, Ill; Mrs. Dinah Soucie of Beaverville, Ill and Mrs. Leo Lambert of Moab, Utah.
Lafayette Indiana Journal and Courier (Tippecanoe County) Thursday, 14 Jan 1960, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Albert Lester, aged 20 years, son of Mrs. Nora Lester passed away Saturday Oct 2. Friends may view the remains at residence, 1019 West New York until Monday evening. Burial Henderson, KY.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Belle Manson, 86, died late Wednesday afternoon at her home, 124 Valley, following an extended illness. Born in Lebanon, Tenn she had resided here for the past 67 years. In 1892 she married Edward M. Manson who died in 1941. Mrs. Manson was the oldest member of Bethel AME Church. Mrs. Manson was known as the "Mother of Bethel Church" and was the church historian. She was a past president of the Amanda Smith Club and for 39 years she played the role of Martha Washington, wearing a costume that she made herself at annual Martha Washington teas in the church. Her husband was known locally as a cook and was long employed by the DL Ross family. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Ethelyne Bass, at home.
Lafayette Indiana Journal and Courier (Tippecanoe County) Thursday, 14 Jan 1960, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. John (Marrelle) Marcum, 49, Acton will be at 9:15 a.m. tomorrow in GH Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Nativity Catholic Church.?? She died Saturday in Indiana University Medical Center.?? She had been an office worker for Liberty Bell Stores 10 years. Friends may call until 9 tonight. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Survivors - husband; daughters Debra Witte, Wanda Massaro; son Larry; father William Dyer; sister Betty Humphrey; brothers, Frank, William Dyer, Jr.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mr. Mather, a gentleman 72 years of age and a resident of Marion, Grant County who visited the state fair as an old settler, died suddenly at the resident of his son-in-law, Mr. Early on Sunday.
[Buried: Estates of Serenity in Marion, Indiana; 8 Nov 1807 - 5 Oct 1879]
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana) 7 October 1879, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Former Indianapolis residents David McCarty, 19 and his sister, Mollie, 11, died yesterday in a fire in their Grafton, Wis residence. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grafton. Survivors - parents Mr. and Mrs. David McCarthy; sister Margo; brothers Brian, Kevin; grandparents Mrs. Mary McCarthy, Mrs. Hilda Newman.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

INDEPENDENCE - Bessie Lee (Cowan) McClain, 87, 8956 E. Indpendence Road, Attica and formerly of Stockwell, died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000 in Woodland Manor Nursing Center, Attica. She was born Nov. 3, 1912 in Lexington, Ky., the dauhgter of William Lee and Josephine Daugherty Cowan. She married Oakley Elbridge McClain in 1936 at Boswell. He preceded in death in 1970. She was raised in Boswell, graduating from Boswell High School. She had lived in Stockwell from 1949 to 1994. She moved to Independence in 1944 and lived there until moving to Woodland Manor in March 1999. She worked as a private piano and voice teacher out of her home. She was also a farm wife. She was a member of the Clarks Hill Christian Church where she served as the church organist and pianist for many years. Survivors include: a son, Steven L. (Michelle) McClain, Independence and a granddaughter, Anna Elizabeth McClain. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Lee McClain and her parents. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was in Boswell Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 6, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Thomas J. McClellan died at State Soldiers' Home, Lafayette Ind Oct 1, 6:30 p.m. aged 85 years. Funeral at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry L. Hammond, 202 East 32nd St, Monday 3 p.m. Friends invited. No flowers.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

James S. Carter, who killed Thomas McCool last Saturday evening, was tried yesterday in the circuit court at Bedford and acquitted, the jury being out less than half an hour.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana) 7 October 1879, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edward C. McElwaine, formerly of Indianapolis, brother of Claude and Jay McElwaine, died suddenly of heart trouble Wednesday Sept 29 at Vancouver, BC.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. - Virginia Ann "Ginny' (Dale) McKinzie, 85, Lake Crystal, Minn., formerly of Warren County, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 in Lake Crystal Health Care Center, Lake Crystal, Minn. She was born July 3, 1921 in Danville, Ill., the daughter of Norman and Cecile Dale. She was married to Lawrence Dove "Tony" McKinzie Jr., who preceded in death in 1984. She grew up in Danville, Ill. with her two younger sisters, Sally and Norma. She was in the U. S. Navy during World War II and was a secretary to Admiral "Bull" Halsey. She couldn't type or take shorthand, but she 'got things done.' When the war was over, she met her husband, Tony. They raised a family on their farm in rural Indiana. Her five sons were her pride and joy. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her sons throughout her life. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren. In 1970, she went back to school at the age of 50 and become a licensed practical nurse. She took a job with the VA hospital in Danville, Ill. After she retired from the hospital, she and her lifelong friend Rosy Brenner, became housemothers at a sorority at Purdue University. She sold her farm around 1986 and moved to Ohio where she and son, Patrick, bought a house in Stow, Ohio. They lived there for several years until Patrick took a job in Mankato, Minn. She was always known for hosting parties and entertaining. Wherever she went, she soon had many friends. She had a stroke in 1997 and the doctors didn't give her much chance of survival. She didn't listen to them either, celebrating her 80th birthday with all five boys and over 50 family and friends in 2001. Boats cruised by, just off shore, to hear the band play "Oh Danny Boy" just one more time. She spent many mornings sipping her coffee on her porch overlooking Lake Crystal. On winter mornings she spied on grumpy old men ice fishing. On summer evenings she liked to take a boat ride over the smooth lake with Pat behind the wheel and their dog, Orbit, riding up front with the wind blowing against his face, forcing his ears out like little sails. Orbit, her sons, her grandchildren, and everyone else in the family and along with many friends, will really miss her. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Lake Crystal. Survivors include: four sons, Lawrence Dove "Lance" (Suzanne) McKinzie, Greensville, Ky., Timothy Dale ???Tim??? (Kathy) McKinzie, Medina, Ohio, Joel Patrick "Pat" McKinzie, who lived with her in Lake Crystal, Minn., and Jeffrey Lynn "Jeff" (Lori) MacKenzie, Maple Park, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Kerry MacKenzie, Ohio; and grandchildren, Allison, Rafe, Lauren and Chloe, Ashton and Cullen. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kevin Michael MacKenzie, who passed away in December 2005. Gravesite services were at 3 p.m. Friday in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, with full military honors. Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, was in charge of arrangements.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 1, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

WEST POINT - Etta Rae (Bilyeu) Marsh, 60, West Point, died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 in her residence. She was born Feb. 1, 1947 in Lafayette, the daughter of Gerald E. and Mary Ellen (Stover) Bilyeu. She married Robert A. Marsh June 25, 1995 in Crawfordsville. He survives. She was raised in West Point and graduated from Southwestern High School in 1965. She then graduated with a bachelor of art degree in education from Purdue University in 1969 and later earned her masters degree in education from Purdue. She was an elementary school teacher for 31 years, retiring in 2002. She had taught at Morocco Elementary, East Union, and Sugar Creek Elementary for the North Montgomery School Corporation in Crawfordsville. She was a member of the Stidham United Methodist Church in Lafayette, Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed line dancing and aerobics fitness. She was an avid reader and a member of a local book club. She loved animals, flower gardening and landscaping her new home. Survivors, besides the husband, include: her father; two sons, Troy Tucker, Crawfordsville and Mark (Jackie) Tucker, Darlington; a brother, Arthur ???Art??? {Linda) Bilyeu, West Point; three step children, Keith Marsh, Loveland, Ohio, David (Virginia) Marsh, Lebanon, and Jeff (Crystal) Marsh, Colfax; and 11 grandchildren, twins Gavin and Bailey Tucker, Tyler, Dean, Bryant, Allissa, Mitchell, Mariah, Joseph, Alex and Jade Marsh. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Monday) in Stidham United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. J. Philip Klinger officiating. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the St. Elizabeth Hospice. Condolences may be sent online at www.mausfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), November 19, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Joseph Mason, 86, dies at hospital
Joseph Mason, 86, of Fort Wayne, father of Robert A. Mason, who is a public accountant in Decatur, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday in St. Joseph's hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. Born in Cleveland, O., he had been a resident of Fort Wayne 50 years. Mr. Mason retired in 1962 as a self-employed attorney and accountant. He was also a deputy collector for the Internal Revenue service and worked in Decatur during the late 1940's and early 1950's. He was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, its Holy Name Society, and the Columbus Lodge, Sons of Italy, which he helped create as one of the three original founders in 1927. Surviving are his wife, Hilda, Fort Wayne; one son, Robert A. of Yoder, and one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Frankenberger, McComb, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the D.O. McComb & Sons funeral home and at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Joint Rosary services will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by the Columbus Lodge and Holy Name Society.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, Sept. 10, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

GLORIA MENTZER, 68, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. The Fort Wayne native was former owner of Atwood Shores Campground in Wolcottville, member of Praise Lutheran Church and widow of Thomas, who died in 1992. Surviving are a daughter, Beth Bager of Fort Wayne; a brother, Thomas Schon of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Friday in Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, where calling is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials are to the church.
News-Sentinel, The (Allen County, IN) April 30, 1997, Page: 8A, Section: FIRST SECTION
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Father of city resident dies
Funeral services for Francis M. (Frank) Miller, 90, a native of Decatur, who retired in 1945 after 25 years of service with the Fort Wayne fire department, were held Monday at the Tom Mungovan funeral home and at the St. Peter's Catholic Church. He died at 1:50 p.m. Friday in St. Anne Home, Fort Wayne, where he had been a resident five years. Mr. Miller lived in Fort Wayne 67 years. He was a member of St. Peter's church and its Holy Name Society, the Indiana Firefighters Association, and was former secretary of the Fort Wayne Firefighters Association. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Helena Getty, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Bertille Schneiders, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Sr. Mary Marlita SSND, Mequon, Wis.; and three sons, Francis J. of Williams, Ariz.; Herman of Seminole, Fla., and Jerome of Decatur.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Reuben Miller, one of the wealthiest men of Kendallville, committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat. Worry about litigation in which quite an amount of money was involved was the cause.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), 7 October 1879, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lynn - Services for Mrs. Nelle Moore will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Lynn Church of Christ with Rev. Marshall Legget officiating. Burial will be in Spartanburg Cemetery.?? Friends of Mr. Moore may call at the Paul Thomas residence, 117 South Main Street, Lynn from 2 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and at the church for one hour prior to the services.
Richmond Indiana Palladium-Item (Wayne County), Sunday, March 13, 1960, p 17
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wilkinson, Ind., Jan 25 - Mrs. Margaret Morris died this morning at the residence of her son, R.A. Morris, near Maple Valley, two miles southeast of this place, with paralysis. She was 78 years old and was one of the oldest settlers in this vicinity. Her husband, Lewis Morris, died in 1876. She leaves three sons, R.A., J.M. and T.B. Morris and one daughter, Mrs. Moses McCray, residing in Kansas.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Rebecca Morris, aged 94 years, and one of the oldest residents of the state having settled in Washington County while it was among the wilds, died at the residence of her son-in-law, Philip Parker, near Kingstown Tuesday.
Bloomington Courier (Monroe County, Indiana) 19 March 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hermine Mussman, widow of Diedrich Mussman and beloved mother of Mrs. HF Mauer, Mrs. WG Miller, Dick and Lulu Mussman, passed away Thursday Sept 30 at her home, 652 Blake St, at age 68 years. Service Monday Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. Sat. Bridget's Church. Burial private at Crown Hill cemetery. Please omit flowers.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel J. Neal, husband of Ella and father of Pearl Neal, died Oct 2 at his residence, 654 S. Noble, age 53. Funeral Monday Oct 4 at 8:30 a.m. at residence, followed by services at St. Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

[According to the findagrave entry for Walnut Grove Cemetery, Park, Greene County Indiana, she is Nancy E. Wade Mitchell Ockerman 1868-1942]
Bloomfield - Rites for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Mitchell Ockerman, age 74 widow of Joseph Ockerman who died Thursday at her home in Bloomfield will be held Saturday. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of God near here. She leaves a son, two daughters and three brothers.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

New Albany, Ind., March 6 - John M. Paris, 66 years old, judge of the Floyd County Circuit Court for more than 30 years, died today at a local hospital following a heart attack suffered last night. Reelected to office last November, Judge Paris had begun his sixth term in January and was regarded as one of the state's outstanding Circuit Court judges. A native of Leavenworth, he served as city judge and prosecuting attorney before succeeding the late Judge William Utz on the Circuit court bench. He was a candidate for judge of the State Supreme Court in 1936. Survivors include the widow, Capt. John M. Paris of the Army Medical Corps and two daughters. Another son, Lt. David Paris, was reported killed in Germany a few weeks ago.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday in the chapel of Lutheran Home for Ivan M. Parrish, 70, a resident of the Concord Village Apartments of the Lutheran Home. He died at 11:15 am Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Mr Parrish resided most of his life in this area, including 25 years at Tri-Lakes. Surviving are his wife, Adela; two sons, Lloyd and Glenn F, a basketball coach for Concordia High School, both of Fort Wayne; his mother, Lola Parrish of LaGrange; two sisters, Inez Patterson of Fort Wayne and Gwendolyn Wire of Howe; and a brother, Keith of Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel and at the Lutheran Home Chapel after noon Saturday. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Lutheran Home chapel fund and the Zion Lutheran Church of Columbia City
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 7, 1979
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Ivan M Parrish
Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 70; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1908; Birth Place: Illinois
Death Date: 6 Sep 1979; Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana , USA
Father: Hervey Parrish; Mother: Lola Blanche Burkhead; Spouse: Adela; Informant: Adela Parrish; Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Burial: Sept. 8, 1979; Covington Mem. Gardens, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Thomas J. Pease, age 69 years, beloved brother of Albert H Pease, James L Pease, Clara E. Rodenberger, Laura A. Morris and Mary Leathers died Oct 2, 1920. Services Monday Oct 4, 2 p.m. at Hockensmith's parlors, 724 N. Illinois. Burial Crown Hill.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

Peter Peters, a young Frenchman, employed in Ellis & Son's Woolen Mills at Terre Haute was instantly killed Thursday by being caught in a belt. His head and arms were torn from his body.
Bloomington Courier (Monroe County, Indiana) 19 March 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAMSPORT - Jack R. Phelps, 59, Williamsport, died at 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001 in St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. He had been in failing health the last four months. He was born Nov. 18, 1941 in Lafayette, the son of Herbert Lee and Vera Balensiefer Phelps. He married Becky Allen July 1, 1961 in Attica. She survives. He was a lifelong resident of Warren County. He was a graduate of Seeger High School. He worked for Flexel for 30 years. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard and enjoyed woodworking. Survivors, besides the wife, include: his mother, Vera Phelps, Williamsport; three sons, Anthony Phelps, Williamsport, Curtis (Lisa L.) Phelps and Stephen (Lisa A.) Phelps, both of Attica; a daughter, Rachel (Jim) Coe, Belle Center, Ohio; a brother, Gerald (Vanda) Phelps, Covington; a sister, Sherrie Phelps, Phoenix, Ariz.; and 13 grandchildren, Brandon and Justin Phelps, Ryan, Kara, Janine, Quinton, Jackson and Conner Phelps, Austin and Whitney Phelps, Jonathan, Ashley and Joshua Coe. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport. There will be no services. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospital Foundation (the Hill-Burton Program). Envelopes available at the funeral home.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), October 17, 2001, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Bedford, Ind., Jan 25 - Scott Plumer, a well-to-do farmer living east of Bedford, died of typhoid fever last night.?? His daughter died of the same disease two weeks ago, and three other members of the family are down with the same malady. He was 54 years old and was widely known as a grower of fine fruits.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Centreville, Ind., Jan 25 - Capt. Daniel A. Porter, a veteran of the Civil War and a former resident of Indianapolis died at his home in Centreville Wednesday night, aged 72 years.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Charles Thomas Pulliam, 80, 4049 Boulevard Place will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Peoples Funeral Home, where friends may call until 9 tonight. He was an employee of the US Post Service 30 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors - wife Julia; daughter Leona Lewis; sons Charles, Wayne; stepdaughters Nona Wilburn, Annette Morris, Constance Rivers, Joan Lane, Betty Suggs; step sons, George, Melvin, Paul and Donald Bateman.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Myrtle Rawlings, 45 years old, 2558 Brookway Street, died yesterday in her home. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Mrs. Rawlings was a member of Hillside Christian Church and formerly was employed by the Lucas-Harold Corporation. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Jordan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery. Survivors are the husband, Charles Rawlings; three brothers, Ralph Kennedy and William Kennedy of Indianapolis (3rd not named) and a sister, Mrs. Helen Harrison, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Franklin, Ind., April 24 - Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in the Methodist Church in Trafalgar for Charles J. Ray, age 69, widely-known Trafalgar farmer and a director of the Johnson County National Bank in Franklin. Burial will be in First Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Ray was born and reared in Johnson County, the son of James L. and Susan Byers Ray.?? He was a?? member of the Trafalgar Methodist Church and six children survive. The children are: James R. Ray, Terre Haute; Mrs. Verlin Lawlis, Trafalgar and Virginia, Willetta, Charles Oran and William Ray, living at home.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, Sept 1 -- Howard J. Ridge, age 87, who was born in a covered wagon in Ohio as his parents returned East after the gold rush in '49, died Saturday at his home here. He had been a deputy US Marshal at Indianapolis and served as superintendent of Richmond Parks. An active Republican for 65 years, Ridge was the oldest member of the Richmond Commandery, Knights Templar, and also was one of the oldest Blue Lodge Mason in Indiana. He was a member of Webb Lodge F&AM and King Solomon Chapter RAM. A son survives. His wife died in 1937 after the couple marked their 61st wedding anniversary.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Hazel L. Roberts, 78, of Andrews, mother of Carl Roberts of 1039 Russell street, Decatur, died Sunday at the Huntington memorial hospital. Surviving are the husband, Clarence; one son, three daughters, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Deal funeral home, located at Andrews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight.
[Buried Riverside Cemetery, Andrews, Huntington County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, August 27, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services for Harry Lee Rondot, 57, of Beach City, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel. Rondot died Friday at a Baytown hospital. A nine-year resident of Beach City, Rondot was a retired fireman. He is survived by his wife, Joan Rondot of Beach City; three daughters, Marilee Porter and Karen Walter, both of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Suzanne Rondot of Chula Vista, Calif.; one step-daughter, Laura Gress of Denver, Colo,; three step-sons, Charles Hazelett of Denver, Colo., Greg Hazelett of Marion, Ind., and Sam Hazelett of Beach City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Rondot of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one brother, Keith Rondot of South Whitley, Ind.; two sisters, Carol Bakle of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Anne Bush of Crown Point, Ind.; and three step-grandchildren. The body will be sent to McComb & Son Funeral home in Fort Wayne, Ind., for services and burial. Arrangements are under direction of Earthman Funeral Home.
Baytown Sun, Harris County, TX; December 23, 1984, Page 22
Contributed by Karin King

Thomas Samuels, for 15 years a resident of North Vernon, and previous to that time a slave, dropped dead yesterday morning while sawing wood.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), 18 Feb 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Schroeder dies at age 94
Miss Caroline (Lena) Schroeder, 94, who resided at the Fort Wayne Lutheran Home for the past four years, died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday at the Lutheran Home. She was a former resident of route 10, Fort Wayne, and resided on the same farm at U.S. 27 and the Flatrock Road until moving to the Lutheran Home. Miss Schroeder was a member of the Trinity Suburban Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County, Marion township, on July 24, 1879, she was the daughter of August and Louise Bultemeier-Schroeder, and was never married. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Minnie Lubkeman of Fort Wayne, and a number of nieces and nephews. Three sisters, Miss Sophia Schroeder, Mrs. Marie Krueckeberg, and Mrs. Hannah Conrad, and three brothers, Henry, Fred and Herman Schroeder preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Zwick funeral home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity Suburban Lutheran Church, with Rev. L. J. Fuchs officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the Lutheran Home Chapel Fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN, Monday, Sept. 17, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

[According to the Elwood Cemetery (Madison Twp) from findagrave this is Maurine W. Bell Seward 1907-1942]
Elwood - Private services for Mrs. Morine Seward, age 34, native of Elwood who died at Troy, Ohio will be held here Saturday. Surviving are the husband, a son, her mother and one sister.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary Sheets, an 18-year-old girl of Bringhurst, was burned to death yesterday by her clothes taking fire at an open fireplace.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), 18 Feb 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Shelbyville - George Slusser, 57, painter 35 years. Services 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include wife Glenadine; daughters, Leslie, Loretta; sons Douglas, William, Rickie, Norman, Roger.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Logansport - Mrs. Donzella Smith, age 64, who resided here with her brother, Dr. EB Jewell, roentgenologist for the three local hospitals, died Thursday. She was a native of Danville, Ill. Rites will be held Saturday.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

PENCE - Joe Smith, 50, 10018 W. Second St., Williamsport (Pence), died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000 in St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital emergency room. He was born Aug 24, 1950 in Williamsport, the son of Donald F. and June Harris Smith, Sr. He married Dodie K. Lucas Feb. 14, 1987 in Attica. She survives. He was raised in Williamsport and attended Williamsport schools. He formerly lived in Attica and had resided in Pence since 1992. He was self employed as a carpenter and in roofing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushrooming Survivors, besides the wife, include: his mother, June Smith, Attica; four daughters, Heather and Jessica Smith, both at home; Kimberly (Mike) Dick, West Point and Shannon Smith, Florida; two sons, Donald Watkins, Attica and Troy Smith, Florida; a brother, Donald F. Smith, Jr., Porland Arch; four sisters, Patricia Ann Gentry, Attica, Alice (Harry) Livengood, Quality, Ky., Brenda (Vern) Brock, Lafayette and Donna Sue (Newman) Webster, Attica; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Saturday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 6, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

LAFAYETTE - Helen (Smith) Sprinkle, 88, a resident of 1530 N. 12th St., Lafayette, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. She had been in failing health for several years. She was born April 14, 1912 near Williamsport, the daughter of Pete and Winnie Hall Smith. She married Gerald E. Sprinkle, Aug. 12, 1939 in Lafayette. He is a former employee of Brown Rubber Company, Lafayette. He survives. She had lived in Attica several years before moving to Lafayette in 1959. She was a homemaker and loved flea markets and traveling. Survivors, besides the husband, include: a daughter, Mary Etta (William) Claypool, Williamsport; four grandchildren, Virginia Howard, rural Attica, Jerry Claypool, Lafayette, Bonnie McGowen, Williamsport and Cathy Bowlus, rural Williamsport; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with Pastor David Adams officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 13, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Sister of local residents dies
Harriet Stephenson, 53, of Durango, Colorado, passed away Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the LaPlata county hospital, Durango, after an extended illness. She graduated from the Monmouth high school and Business College in Ohio. She was born February 5, 1920, the daughter of Sherman P. and Fannie McConnell-Kunkel and married J. Cliff Stephenson. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Durango where she had been the organist. Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Carol, and son, Fred, Both at home, two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Jane) Runyon, Mrs. David (Sanna) Langston, and a brother, Fred Kunkel of Decatur and a brother, David of Cincinnati. Services will be held at the Hood Mortuary in Durango on Saturday morning.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug. 23, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Mary Ann Sweeney, 641 North Jefferson Street died yesterday in her home. A native of Clarks Hill, Mrs. Sweeney had been a resident of Indianapolis 75 years. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and the Rosary Society of St. John's Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Friday morning at the residence and at 9 o'clock in St. Philip Neri Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Sister Catherine Rose, Chicago; Miss Mary Sweeney and Mrs. Louis A. Holmes, both of Indianapolis and three sons, Anthony F. Sweeney, Daniel A. Sweeney and James M. Sweeney all of Indianapolis..
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Albert Thayer Friday Oct 1. Funeral services Monday Oct 4, 10 o'clock a.m. at 2019 Ruckle St. Burial private. Visitors may call between 2 and 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Sunday, 3 Oct 1920, p 27
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ervin E. Tracey, 68, of 4715 Weisser Park Ave died at 10:47 am Monday in Fairfield Health Care Center. Mr. Tracey, a native of Ossian, had lived in Fort Wayne 60 years. He retired from The Magnavox Co. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert C. Bradtmueller of Fort Wayne; and a son, James of Toledo, Ohio. Private services will be at 2 pm Wednesday in E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven. Friends may call after 1 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Allen County Cancer Society and Martini Lutheran Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 6, 1979
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

New Albany, Ind., Jan 25 - Daniel S. Trinler, aged 38 years, died suddenly at noon to-day of apoplexy. He had been cashier at the Avery Plow Works for several years. He leaves a wife and three children. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias Order and was Captain of Columbia Company URK of P.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 26 Jan 1900, p3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Brownsburg - Garland Tubb, 85, machinist at Allison in Indianapolis 24 years before retiring and member of Roberts Park United Methodist Church at Indianapolis, Brownsburg Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, York Rite, DeMolay, Scottish Rite at Indianapolis and Murat Shrine. Services 11 a.m. tomorrow in Jones & Matthews Funeral Home. Survivors include wife Dorothy.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 21 June 1982, p 26
Contributed by Karen Zach

Former Wren resident dies
Mrs. Gladys Lorene Twiggs, 56, widow of Paul Twiggs, and formerly of Wren, O., died Monday at Richmond. She moved to Richmond one year ago. She attended the Wren United Methodist Church. She was born in Ohio on Feb. 12, 1917. Her husband, Paul, died in 1972. Surviving are daughter, Mrs. David Bland of Richmond, one stepson, Gregory Twiggs of N.J. ; six grandchildren, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) Thursday at the Gray funeral home, Hagerstown. Friends may call from 4 to 6 and 8 to 10 Wednesday. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Sept. 4, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Paoli - Mrs. Freda Vielke, age 42, Chicago, died in the Clark Hospital here Saturday of injuries sustained in a motor accident south of here on August 25. Services and burial will be in Chicago. Survivors are the husband, a son and daughter.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Monday, 1 Sept 1941, p 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Richard C. Walker, 22 year old Richmond HS graduate, killed Friday when caught in a hangar door at Whiteman AF base in Missouri, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Jones and Placke Funeral Home. Rev. CM Hollensen of St. John Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Walker, an airman first class is survived by his widow, the former Suzanne Hackman of Richmond; an 11-month old son, Jeffrey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker of Indianapolis, formerly of Richmond and a brother, Clark of Richmond.
Richmond Indiana Palladium-Item (Wayne County), Sunday, March 13, 1960, p 17
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAMSPORT - Opal L. (Hamblen) Watkins, 91, Williamsport, died at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 26, 1999, at Home Hospital, Lafayette, where she had been a patient since Aug. 15. She had been in failing health for the past three years. Born Sept. 28, 1907, in Attica, she was the daughter of Jesse E. and Elmyra Lewis Hamblen. She married Beverly G. Watkins Sept. 25, 1929, in LaPorte, who survives. She graduated from Attica High School in 1927. She owned and operated the Mode-O-Day Dress Shop in Attica for several years. She had also served as a receptionist and hostess at the Attica Hotel for many years. She was a member of the Williamsport United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Garden Club, the Pythian Sisters, Business and Professional Women's Club. She and her husband initiated the Meals on Wheels Program at the Williamsport-Attica Senior Center's ABC Club. Survivors, besides her husband of 70 years, include: son, Edward L. (Lucille) Watkins, Williamsport; daughter, Joan E. (Martin) Grose, Grandview; sisters, Josephine Pickrell, Williamsport and Louise Kunts of East St. Louis, Ill.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard C., a brother, Joseph Hamblen, two sisters, Viola Hamblen and Mable Means, and a great-great grandson. Funeral services were 4 p.m. on Aug. 29 at Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport with Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimers Association.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), September 1, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

James M. Weddell, of 29 Temple Avenue, died yesterday morning of Bright's disease. He was 61 years of age and had been in the railway train service since he was 19 years of age. He was with the Pennsylvania Company for 41 years and with one exception was in point of service the oldest employee. For 37 years he ran an engine and never had an accident. His daughter, Miss Roberta, who has been singing in the Lenox-Avenue Church in New York came back several months ago to nurse her father. He also leaves a widow. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Indianapolis Journal (Marion County, Indiana) Friday, 10 Aug 1900, p8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for David E. White, 47 years old, who died of a heart attack Monday in the cab of a locomotive in the Brightwood Roundhouse of the NY Central Railroad will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Moore Mortuaries, northeast Chapel. Burial will be in Washington Park Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Battle Ground - Ralph M. Williams, 55, of Battle Ground, who was employed in the aluminum plant at Lafayette was fatally stricken with a heart attack in the Johnson Garage here at 8:45 a.m. Thursday. He was having some work done on his car when he was stricken and died. Born at Morocco, he lived at Battle Ground 17 years and was employed all of that time in the aluminum plant. He was married to Louise Shireley at Morocco in 1930 and was a member of the Battle Ground Methodist Church. Surviving with the widow are four sons: Ralph Jr; J. Dean; Bob and Lynn and a daughter, Linda all at home and two brothers, Harley and Ray both of Morocco.
Lafayette Indiana Journal and Courier (Tippecanoe County) Thursday, 14 Jan 1960, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Logansport - Stuart Williamson, age 55, former local man, died yesterday at Grand Rapids, Mich where he was a real estate.
Indianapolis News (Marion County, Indiana), Friday, 24 April 1942, pg 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Wilson, aged 90, a pioneer citizen of Jefferson County died on Sunday. He has resided in that county 78 years. He had been blind for nine years.
Bloomington Courier (Monroe County, Indiana) 19 March 1881, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

WILLIAMSPORT - Donald Delos "Don" Wood, 78, 201 Lincoln St., Williamsport, died at 7:18 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000 in Home Hospital, Lafayette. He had been hospitalized since June 6. He was born Feb. 14, 1922 in Fair Oaks, the son of Roy and Hazel Kimble Wood. He married Joan Brant Aug. 27, 1943 in Williamsport. She preceded in death March 30, 1992. He lived most of his life in the Warren County and Williamsport area. He attended Mt. Ayr and Williamsport schools, graduating from Attica High School in 1940. He served with the United States Navy during World War II from 1942-1945. He was an Indiana State Trooper, working from the Lafayette Post from 1050-1975 retiring as a sergeant. He later worked as security director at Wyman Gordon (Krupp Gerlach) in Danville, Ill., retiring in 1987. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post #3318 of Attica and the American Legion #259 of Williamsport. He enjoyed woodworking and furniture refinishing. Survivors include: two sons, Jon Wood, Putnamville and David Wood, Williamsport; a daughter, Donna (Steve) Barnhart, St. Peters, Mo.; three grandchildren, Kristel Blair, Billy Kirkman and Christopher Wood. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Wood and a daughter-in-law, Letha Wood. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial with military and law enforcement rites will be in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), July 5, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush

Funeral services for William F (Frank) Workman, 1747 Morgan Street who died Monday in St. Vincent's Hospital will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Shirley Brothers Central Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Park. Mr. Workman who was 69 years old had been employed the last 18 years as a grinder at the J.D. Adams Company. A native of near Danville, he had been a resident of Indianapolis 48 years. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Catherine Workman; a son, Ronald Workman; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Higgs; a brother, John W. Workman; a granddaughter, Mrs. Eleanor Selby and a great granddaughter, Beverly Kay Selby all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star (Marion County, Indiana), Wed., 7 March 1945, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. WM. WYATT DIES OF CANCER
Mrs. W. T. Wyatt, Who With Her Husband, Lived in Auburn For Two Years, Died at Country Home Tuesday - Chose Her Own Undertaker - And Ministers for Her Funeral, Which Will Be Held Tuesday Morning at Ten O'Clock
After suffering from a cancer of the lower bowel for several days, and being confined to her bed for the past eight days, Mrs. William T. Wyatt died at her home, which is located on the county line, three miles west of Spencerville, Tuesday morning at 12:20 o'clock. During their reclining years, a son, Raleigh Wyatt and wife were their parents constant companions. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt were married in 1877 and settled at once on the farm where they have remained since, except for two years when they lived in Auburn. The deceased made all her own plans and expressed her wishes relative to her funeral and burial. She even chose her own undertaker, Mr. Clark of Auburn, and her ministers, Rev. Byrt of Spencerville, who will be assisted by Rev. Dickeson. She named two sets of pall bearers, one will act at the home where the funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, and the other set will be in Wservice at the Woodlawn cemetery, where interment will be made. Mr. Wyatt is also in poor health. Mrs. Wyatt was 67 years, 5 months and 10 days of age. She leaves a husband, a son and two grandchildren, two children having preceded the mother to the spirit world.
Auburn Courier, DeKalb County, Indiana; Thursday, Nov. 30, 1911
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Diantha Wyatt [Diantha Swartz]
Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 67; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1844; Birth Place: Wayne Co Ohio
Death Date: 28 Nov 1911; Death Place: Cedar Creek, Allen, Indiana , USA
Father: Robert Swartz; Mother: Susan Kitchen; Spouse: William T. Wyatt; Informant: William T. Wyatt; Spencerville, Ind.
Burial: Nov. 30, 1911; Woodlawn Cem., Auburn, Ind.
Contributed by Karin King

WEST LEBANON - Dorothy A. (Cork) Zimmerman, 81, 8023 W. State Road 28, West Lebanon, died at 5:21 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She had been admitted earlier in the day. She was born Dec. 12, 1918 in Rossville, ill., the daughter of Lester and Ethel High Cork. She married William A. Zimmerman Feb. 16, 1946 in Williamsport, Va. He survives. She was raised in rural West Lebanon and graduated from West Lebanon High School. She later graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Danville, Ill., and was a registered nurse working in the Providence Hospital in Sandusky, Ohio, from 1962-1974. She lived in Huron, Ohio from 1946-1974, moving back to the West Lebanon area in 1974 and residing in Steuben Township until the present time. She was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army Nursing Corps. While living in Huron, she was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. She was a member of the American Legion Post #259 of Williamsport and St. Elizabeth Nursing Alumni. For several years she worked as a volunteer for the Community Hospital Guild. She liked to knit, crochet and was an avid reader. Survivors, besides the husband, include: a daughter, Della (Stephen) Brown, Huron, Ohio; two sons, John A. (Cheryl) Zimmerman, Huron, Ohio and William R. (Diane) Zimmerman, West Lebanon; three grandsons, Todd Brown, Huron, Ohio, Ryan Brown, Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Brian Zimmerman, West Lebanon; a granddaughter, Julie Rutherford, Huron, Ohio; and a great-granddaughter, Brady Rutherford, Huron, Ohio. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Dave Wickens officiating. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Ill. Memorial contributions may be expressed to the Huron Rescue Squad, 413 Main St., Huron, Ohio 44839.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN), , September 13, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack L. Roudebush