Services for Miss Ellen Adams, 77, 2848 Washington Blvd, will be at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary with graveside services at 2:30 p.m. in Park Cemetery, Greenfield. She died yesterday in Methodist Hospital. Born at Greenfield, Miss Adams had lived in Indianapolis 35 years. She was a member of the Greenfield Presbyterian Church.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Vincennes, Ind., Feb 20 - George M. Anderson was found hanging to a limb of a tree in his brother's field. Owing to some failures in business Anderson had been gloomy for several days.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 22 February 1895, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

June 14, 1949 -- March 21, 2018
Joy L. Baker, 68, of Elkhart, died at 10:39 am, on Wednesday, March 21, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1949, in Sturgis, MI, to Graydon and Blanch (Blick) Baker. Surviving is a fiancé, Stephen Jahncke of Elkhart; several nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Joy had worked for XPO Logistics as Office Manager for maintenance and Accounts Payable Inventory Clerk at Bristol Pipe. A private family service will be held.
Miller & Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, IN; March 26, 2018

Isaac Barker died at his home in the southern part of Huntington Township at 1:30 yesterday. About ten or fifteen days ago he was stricken with paralysis and owing to his advanced years few hopes were entertained of his recovery. He was 72 years of age and came to this county from Wayne County, Ind. 45 years ago. He leaves a wife and five children, three daughters and two sons. The deceased was an uncle of Mayor Dungan. The funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday; interment at Mt. Hope.
Huntington Democrat, Huntington County, IN; Thursday, 13 April 1893, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

BLOOMFIELD, Ind., July 9 - Joshua Barker one of the prominent farmers of this county, three miles south of town died yesterday afternoon. He was one of the first white children born in Greene County, having been born in Taylor Township 73 years ago. He made that township his home throughout life. During the gold excitement of the 50s he made a trip to Panama. He was an active worker in the Methodist Church and was a Democrat of the old school. He was the father of Prof. Lambert M. Barker, principal of the Veedersburg HS. He leaves a widow and four children.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 July 1904, p 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary Barker, 60, passed away on January 13, 2018. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 7, 1967, the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Louise Koontz. Mary enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles and knitting. Surviving are her brothers Bob, Jerry and John and sisters, Carol, Diane and Linda. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2-4pm at Mungovan Simple, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 8, 2018

Funeral services over the body of Mary B. Barker, 25, residing northwest of here, were conducted this afternoon from the White River Church. Rev. Harvey Thornburg officiated and interment was made in the cemetery nearby. Miss Barker died Tuesday night following an extended illness with tuberculosis. Her brother Fred Barker died one month ago.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, IN; Thursday, 25 May 1916, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Viola J, wife of George W. Barker died at her home in Atlanta this morning at 4 o'clock, her death being due to diabetes from which she had been suffering for several years. During the past three months, she had been confined to her home. The deceased was born in Rising Sun, Switzerland County, Ind. July 6, 1848, her father being John Keith, a native of that county. Her mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Tower, was also a native of Switzerland County. Her parents died when she was a mere child, they coming to Tipton County in a very early day and settling near Groomsville. After the death of her mother, the father was married for the second time moving to Kansas, dying in that state. There were children by both marriages of the father of Mrs. Barker, there being five full brothers and sisters and six half brothers and sisters. Of the full brothers and sisters, three are living, they being Wesley Keith of Los Angeles; Marion Keith of Pratt, Kansas and Mrs. Lucy Williams of Hanford, Calif. Little is known of the other children, aside from the fact that they reside somewhere in the west. The deceased was united in marriage to George W. Barker May 6, 1871 and four children were born to the union, all surviving. They are Edwin of Atlanta; Mrs. Nora, wife of Charles Gascho, near Atlanta; John W, residing on the old home place west of Atlanta and Miss Daisy at home. Mrs. Barker was a member of the ME Church in Atlanta and was highly esteemed by her many friends. The burial will take place Friday the services being at 10 o'clock at the ME Church, Rev. Myers officiating. Rev. Brown of the Christian Church will assist. The burial will be at Arcadia.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, IN; Wednesday, 29 Jan 1919, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

E. O. Baumgartner dies at age 90
Emil O. Baumgartner, 90,of 5415 S. Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, a native of Adams county, died at 3 p.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's hospital, where he had been a patient five weeks. He was born in Adams county Oct. 9, 1883, and lived in Fort Wayne 41 years. Mr. Baumgartner retired 13 years ago as a brick mason. He was the son of Emil and Lena Moser-Baumgartner. Surviving are his wife, Minnie A.; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Masel, Fort Wayne; two sons, Harry E. and Charles N., both of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Mertz, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lydia Thompson, Sacramento, Calif.; and a half-brother, Edwin of Sebastopol, Calif. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the C. M. Sloan & Sons funeral home, Fort Wayne, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Baumgartner was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, Dec. 10, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Angola - Audrey M. (Kelly) Beaty was born in Garrett, IN on December 29, 1932 to Harry W and Octavia (Gire) Kelley. She married her high school sweetheart Clifford E "Gene" Beaty on November 17, 1950 in the Garrett Church of Christ. They lived in Auburn for many years before moving to Silver Lake, Angola, IN. Audrey raised her family and then worked at DeKalb High School Cafeteria, retiring in 1987. She loved her family, living at the lake and working in her flowers. Survivors include her husband Gene; 3 children, Pam (Don) Sebert and Brent (Marymae) Beaty both of Auburn and Lori Lantz (Steve Riser) of Indianapolis; 3 grandchildren, Kelly (Lon) Harness and Mark Lantz both of Indianapolis and Taylor Beaty of Auburn; 1great grandson Lukas Harness; a sister Linda (Marlin) Mann of Pleasant Lake; a sister in law, Christine Kelley of Youngstown, OH and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Isabell Lung and 3 brothers Bill, Harry and Harold Kelley. A memorial Service will be 2 PM Saturday March 31, 2018 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Rev Tim Terrell officiating. Burial will follow the service Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling is 1 hour prior to the service Saturday from 1 to 2 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Angola Methodist Church, 220 West Maumee, Angola, IN 46703 or Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), P.O. Box 362, Auburn, IN 46706.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; March 27, 2018

Bonnie L. Becker, 75, of Kendallville died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 7:55 p.m. at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born April 17, 1942, in Ashley to Rolland and Helen (Kelley) Montgomery. She was a 1960 graduate of Ashley High School. On August 5, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church West Fairfield, Corunna she married James E. Becker. Mrs. Becker and her husband owned and operated A&H Specialties in Kendallville for many years. Bonnie was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in LaGrange County. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Savage of Kendallville; a son Tim (Beth) Becker of Hudson; and a grandson, Colby Becker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James E. Becker in 2004; and a son-in-law, Ryan Savage. Graveside services will be Friday, March 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Cemetery with Rev. James Elsner officiating. Preferred memorials are to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 10275 E 550 S, Hudson, Indiana, 46747 or to Parkview Noble Hospice, 401 Sawyer Road, Kendallville, IN 46755. Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; March 14, 2018

Kimberly S. Bennett, 58, of Decatur, IN passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Kimberly was born in Decatur on August 1, 1959 to Delmer Orme and Carol (Durbin) Geels. On September 4, 1988, Kimberly married Jon W. Bennett. Kimberly was an Entrepreneur and self-employed. Locally she was the owner/operator of Two Brothers restaurant and has several businesses in Florida. She is survived by her husband, Jon W. Bennett of St. Petersburg, FL; her mother, Carol (John) Geels of Decatur; two sisters, Linda Orme and Peggy (Joe) Andrews both of Decatur; a half-brother, John (Colette) Anderson of Decatur; half-sister, Tina (Kevin) Bauman of Michigan; two step-brothers, Fred (Tina) Geels of Monroeville and Steve Geels of Ft. Wayne; step-sister, Yvonne (Darrell) Hill of Zanesville; and Punkin, her beloved pet. She was preceded in death by her sister Andrea Orme. Visitation will be from Noon - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home followed by a 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service. Officiating will be Chris Everett. Memorials are to Family Life Care-Hospice or A.C.C.F. Angel Cancer Fund.
Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; March 21, 2018

John M. Bentz, M.D., 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Friday, March 23, 2018. Born in North Manchester, Indiana, John was the son of the late Gail and E. Pauline Bentz. John graduated from North Side High in 1960. North Side is where John met his future wife Ellen. On June 13, 1964 John married the love of his life, Ellen. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1965 and his doctorate in 1969 from Indiana University. John served his residency in OBGYN at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. John worked for Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton from 1974-1990. He then worked for Fort Wayne OBGYN from 1990-1995, he then worked part time back at the Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, American College of OBGYN; American College of Surgeons. John enjoyed refinishing antique furniture in his youth. In his later years he enjoyed creating family Christmas cards. He had a very large passion for animals. John enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's school events. Surviving are his wife, Ellen Bentz of Fort Wayne; son, John "Jack" (Wendy) Bentz of Fort Wayne; daughter, Danielle (Chad) Bechert, M.D. of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Abigail Bentz, Elaina Bentz, Luke Bentz, Benjamin Bentz, Casey Bechert, Megan Bechert, Emily Bechert; and sister, Dana (David) Smith of Fort Wayne. Service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 202 West Rudisill Blvd., with calling one hour prior, Rev. David Peterson officiating. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Monday, March 26, 2018, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Allen County SPCA.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 24, 2018

Patrick E. Blackburn, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Kokomo, IN, Patrick worked as an independent stock trader. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Surviving are his step-children, Martin Miller, Amy Rose, and Laura Smith; sister, Shirley Waldschmidt, brother, Michael Blackburn both of Fort Wayne; brother, James (JoAnn) Blackburn of Columbia City, IN. Patrick was preceded in death by wife, Helen Blackburn; and parents, Russell and Ruth Blackburn. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr, with one hour prior. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials are Masses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 29, 2018

Russell Bond Jr., age 80, of Witmer Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. He was born in Bellmore, Indiana on October 6, 1937 to Russell and Ruth (Basinger) Bond. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1956. He then graduated from Indiana Business College in 1958. Mr. Bond honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married Karen K. Miller on May 15, 1960 in Lafayette, Indiana. She resides at Witmer Lake. Russell worked as the manager of the men's clothing department at the L. S. Ayres Department Store in Fort Wayne for 13 years. Russell was also a State Farm Insurance agent for many years in Fort Wayne retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Lion's Club, former deacon with the Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Wayne and served as the president of the Big Orange Parents at Northrop High School. Everyone enjoyed his witty and quick sense of humor and his jokes. Mr. Bond loved to spend time with his family. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law that will be greatly missed. Survivors Include: His wife of 57 years; Karen Bond of Witmer Lake. Son and daughter-in-law; Ryan and Cheryl Bond of Witmer Lake. Daughter and daughter-in-law; Khrisann Bond and Cindy Rogers of Chandler, Arizona. 2 Grandchildren and their spouses; H.T. and Grace Chong and Tyler and Emma Bond. 2 Great grandchildren; Ellie Chong and Evan Chong. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister; Roberta Bond. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be the First Baptist Church of the Villages, 16523 SE 76th Chatham Avenue, The Villages, Florida 32162 and the LaGrange County Ark Animal Sanctuary, 0530 East 300 South, LaGrange, Indiana 46761.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalbe County, IN; March 14, 2018

Edward Allen Borske, age 70, of Waterloo and formerly of Idaho passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his Waterloo home. He was born in Laona, Wisconsin on March 16, 1948 to Isadore and Violet Mae (Brooks) Borske. Mr. Borske honorably served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in both Twin Falls, Idaho and Fort Wayne. Survivors Include: Sister and brother-in-law; Sandra and Greg Moore of Waterloo. Sister; Vi Hansen of Crandon, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Isadore Borske and Donald Borske. Edward will be buried with military honors in Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana at a later date.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalbe County, IN; March 19, 2018

Kathleen F. "Kay" Bossard, 96, of Marshall died on March 26, 2018 at the Arbor Hospice residence in Saline following a short illness. Kay was born on June 24, 1921 to Earl and Winifred (McCarthy) Francisco in Marshall. She attended Saint Mary Catholic Grade School, Saint Mary Academy in Monroe, and graduated from Marshall High School in 1939. She then attended the Borgess Hospital School of Nursing from where she earned her Registered Nurse training. After graduating from Borgess, she worked for Dr. Homer Stryker as his Surgical Nurse and served as the Industrial Nurse at Great Lakes Stove Company in Detroit until enlisting in the United States Navy Corps. Kay was stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois and Farragut, Idaho. On September 8, 1945, she was married to Captain Wilmot H. "Bud" Bossard at the Farragut Navy Base chapel in Farragut, Idaho, uniting both member of the "Greatest Generation". After their honorable discharges, the couple returned to Marshall where they made their home and raised their family. Bud preceded her in death on July 28, 2008. Kay continued to serve her community as a Registered Nurse by working part time at Oaklawn Hospital and the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was the Industrial Nurse at Hayes Albion Corporation until her retirement. She was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Church. When her sons were young she was active as a Den Mother in Cub Scouts and in the Mother's Club. Kay enjoyed working in her flowers. She exercised faithfully by walking and swimming. Time with her grandchildren was always most enjoyed. Bud and Kay were wonderful dance partners and enjoyed attending many area dances over the years. One of the most memorable events in Kay's Life was attending the dedication of the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. with many of the nurse's she served with during World War II. She is survived by her sons, Alan R. "Rick" (Teresa) Bossard of Ann Arbor and William E. "Bill" (Pamela) Bossard of Liberty Township, Ohio; five grandchildren, Jason Bossard of Ann Arbor, Adrienne (Matt) Hunwick of Dexter, Tony Bossard of Huston, Texas, Jennifer (Jeff)Pelltier of Columbus, Ohio, and Steven Bossard of Palm Dessert California; a great-grandson Henry Hunwick. Family will greet friends on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services Marshall Chapel, 723 US 27 North from 4:30pm-6:00 PM with family present to greet friends at that time. A Funeral services celebrating her life will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday March 30, 2018 at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services with Reverend Father Craig Lusk officiating. Interment will follow at Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions are requested to Saint Mary Catholic Church or to the Fountain Clinic.
Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Marshall, MI; March 28, 2018

William "Bill" W. Briggs, 78, departed this life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was an Arkansas native who came to Fort Wayne in 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Gertrude Briggs. He was employed and retired from Zollner Piston after 40 years of service. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Constance "Connie" Briggs; 3 children, Krista (Richard) Wattley, Curtis Briggs, and Steve Briggs; his siblings, Willie Briggs, Stella Jenkins, Roberta Gilliam, and Luberta DeHoney; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and acquaintances. Bill was preceded in death by his brother LS Briggs, and sister, Clara Dean Gilbert. Service is 2:00 pm, Monday, March 19, 2018 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 South Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour prior. Bill will be remembered for loving the Lord and was faithful to his church. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 15, 2018

Nancy A. Brinker, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Brookstone Assisted Living in Fayetteville, AR. Born in Rockford, IL, she lived in Fort Wayne, IN for almost 45 years. Nancy attended University of Illinois where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority as well as the P.E.O. sisterhood. An avid music lover, she won the state championship in flute for the State of Illinois in 1950s. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, of almost 60 years. She and Robert were members of Messiah Lutheran Church. They cherished many things about Fort Wayne. Triangle Park was their favorite restaurant and you could find them there Saturday nights. Nancy had a loving heart and was devoted to her family. She always said "the best prayers come from Fort Wayne". She is survived by her daughters, Linda Brinker, Chicago, Illinois; Laura Kent, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lisa Maxwell and her spouse David Almire, Atlanta, Georgia; sons Scott Brinker, Ron Brinker and daughter-in-law Bonnie, Boston, Massachusetts; grandchildren Jackson Brinker and Phillip Kent. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 12th at 2:00 pm, at D.O. McComb & Sons, Maplewood Park Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy Graham officiating with calling an hour prior to the service. Calling will be held Sunday, March 11th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at D. O. McComb & Sons, Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial will follow funeral service at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 9, 2018

Richard "Rick" Brockhaus, 59, of Churubusco, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born on May 13, 1958 in Fort Wayne, he was born to Edward and Dorothy (Lipp) Brockhaus. He spent his formative years in Allen County and graduated from Carroll High School in 1976. Rick was married to his one true love Penny for 30 years. He worked for Pepsi Co. for 30 years. Rick loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and riding his motorcycle with his crew! He is survived by his wife, Penny Brockhaus; a daughter, Danielle (Rich) Brockhaus-Zollman; a step-son, Michael (Jaime) Carroll; a brother, Larry (Susan) Brockhaus; two sisters, Sandy (Jim) Maggert and Patricia (Jerry) Cox; seven grandchildren, Corrie, Kali, Morgan, Marissa, Mira, Garner and Grant; two great-grandchildren, Claire and Eli. He is preceded in death by his parents. Calling will take place at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Services will begin at 3:00 PM, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Saturday, March 31, 2018. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Riley Children's Hospital.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, IN; March 24, 2018

Indianapolis, Feb. 20 - Samuel Brooks, dropped dead in the Phoenix Chapel while the minister was preaching. Brooks was a laborer, 50 years of age. A post-mortem examination showed death to be due to heart disease, superinduced by excitement.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 22 February 1895, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elmer Brueck, 75, died at 12:16 am Friday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr Brueck was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Frieda; a daughter, Norma Jean Greener of Fort Wayne; and a son, Lee R of Woodburn. Services will be at 1 pm Monday in Martini Lutheran Church, New Haven. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at DO McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, and an hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Concordia Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church or the donor's favorite charity.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 15, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Frieda C. Brueck, 74, died at 6;45 pm Sunday at home. Mrs Brueck, the widow of Elmer, was a native of Wells County. Surviving are one daughter, Norma Jean Greener of Fort Wayne; one son, Lee R of Woodburn; one sister, Christine McCune, and one brother Lutheran Dettmer, both of Ossian. Services will be at 1 pm Tuesday in DO McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to Martini Lutheran Church or the donor's favorite charity.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; June 6, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

ATTACK OF TUBERCULOSIS - Contracted a Cold Last Winter From Which This Dread Disease Was Contracted
William Brushwiller, the eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brushwiller, who reside on N. Eleventh street, died at 12 o'clock Monday at his parents home, after an illness dating back nine months, his death resulting from tuberculosis, acquired from an abscess, the result of pneumonia. Last January Mr. Brushwiller contracted a heavy cold, which his parents gave their immediate attention, but which could not be abated, and gradually ran into tuberculosis or quick consumption. He was hopeful to the last and did not take to his bed until last week, when he was compelled to do so, owing to his physical weakness. He was a bright, young fellow, and was a hard worker, never a moment passing but what he was engaged in some kind of work [sic]. In school he was studious and bright, and stood high in his classes. During the past year he entered this office and started in to learn the printing trade, but the work was too confining and he was forced to give it up.
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, Sept. 13, 1906
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: William Owen Brushweiler
Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 18; Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1888; Birth Place: Upland Grant Co Ind
Death Date: 10 Sep 1906 ; Death Place: Decatur, Adams, Indiana , USA
Father: Edwin O Brushweiler; Mother: Josephine Garretson
Burial: Sept. 12, 1906; Mathews Cemetery [Grant County, IN]
Contributed by Karin King

John M. Bunting, 68, 3360 N. Meridian Apartment L-1, will be buried at Wheatland after services at 2 p.m., tomorrow in the Wheatland Methodist Church of which he was a member. He died Saturday in Methodist Hospital. Born at Wheatland, Mr. Bunting came to Indianapolis after retiring from the telephone business 12 years ago. For 17 years he was commercial engineer for the Keystone Telephone Co. at Philadelphia, PA. He was president of a subsidiary company and district manager of the Automatic Telephone Co. at Cleveland, Ohio.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Arlene J. (Elmer) Burleson, 85, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away on March 17, 2018. She was born May 31, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late John Elmer and the late Alta (Jahn) Elmer. Arlene married Charles Burleson and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a cosmetologist at Keltsch Pharmacy for 35 years. Arlene loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed puzzles and her little dog, Baby. Survivors include her daughter, Suzanne (Mike) Neuhaus of Ft. Wayne, IN; son John (Jill) Evans of Decatur, IN; daughter, Tina (Chuck) Derickson of Monroeville, IN; brother, Nile (Marty) Elmer of Ft. Wayne, IN; 5 Step-Children; David, Pat, Carol, Charlene & Rich; 9 Grandchildren, Tonya, Michael, Christina, Amanda, Andrea, Jamie, Jared, Brock, and Seth; & 19 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Kathy Edmondson; a grandson, Chaz Derickson; a brother, Dwight Elmer; and a sister, Mary Bowers. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday March 21, 2018 Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville with Pastor Dave Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Ft. Wayne. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 & 5 to 7 p.m Tuesday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville. Memorials may be made to Hope for Animals.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; March 17, 2018

Mooresville, Ind., July 9 - The burial of Mrs. Delila Carlisle, one of the oldest residents of this place, will occur tomorrow morning at 10:30 at this place. She was 85 years old and was a resident of this place more than 60 years. She leaves three sons, Frank, Columbus and Orion, and three daughters, Mrs. Fred Brenner and Mrs. William Andres of this place and Mrs. Mattie Goff, of Oklahoma.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 July 1904, p 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., July 9 - Miss Mary E. Carroll, a prominent member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church died here today. One of her sisters is Mrs. Margaret Owens of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 July 1904, p 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary Ella Carter, 81, 2818 Martindale, will be buried in New Crown Cemetery after services at 1 p.m. tomorrow in King & King Funeral Home. She died Friday in a nursing home. Born at Chrisan, Ky., Mrs. Carter had lived in Indianapolis 11 years.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. TRUMAN E. CAYLOR, 78, DIES; ILL THREE YEARS Wife of Dr. Truman E. Caylor, one of the founders of Clinic Hospital and an official in the Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Mrs. Eva Caylor, 78, of 920 River Rd., died at 6:40 p.m. Friday at Clinic Hospital. She ad been in failing health the past three years. A member of the First United Methodist Church, Mrs. Caylor was a past president of the Daughters of the Nile of Fort Wayne. During the late 1930s and early 1940s, she was employed in the optical office of Dr. Homer Gettle for a period of 10 years. Mrs. Caylor was born Jan. 9, 1901 at Ossian and her first marriage was to James Graham, who died in 1955. Her marriage to Dr. Caylor took place May 27, 1961 at Richmond. Surviving, in addition to the husband, are a son, Robert Graham of Miami, Fla.; a stepson, Dr. Charles Caylor of Bluffton, and two step-daughters, Mrs. Cathlyn Wadlington of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Joseph (Connie) Carney of Indianapolis. Three sisters, Mrs. Lois Stogdill of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Guy (Doris) Franceschini of College Station, Tex., and Mrs. James Woodward of Huachuca City, Ariz., 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Thoma-Rich Funeral Home, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Rev. Charles Lane will officiate and burial will be in Southern Memorial Park Cemetery at Miami, Fla. A preferred form of memorial is to the Caylor-Nickel Research Foundation.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Sat., Nov. 24, 1979
Contributed by Karin King

LAFAYETTE - Lee Edward Chafin, 82, Lafayette, died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007 in Heritage Health Care. He was born Nov. 15, 1924 in Fowler, the son of Raymond and Lulu (Thompson) Chafin. He married Ada Mary Scott July 3, 1947. She preceded in death May 13, 2006. He had resided in Battle Ground for most of his life. However, he had been residing at Lake Hide-Way in Kingman for several years. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. He was a car mechanic and was owner and operator of Chafin-Hardison Garage for 25 years. He had also worked in the machine shop at Wabash Automotive. He was a member of the American Legion Post #492. His hobbies were fishing, camping and working on golf carts. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include: three sons, Lee "Skip" Chafin Jr., Lafayette, Zachary (Cheryl) Chafin, Greenhill, and Mike (Patty) Chafin, West Lafayette; a daughter, Cathy (Karl) Childers, Lafayette; a brother, Carl (Helen) Chafin; two sisters, Helen (Pete) Kerr and Loretta (AI) Brewer; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack Padgett. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday in Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette, with military honors performed by American Legion Post #492. Burial was in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.
The Neighbor, Fountain County, IN; June 13, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Joe R. Clem, 71, a life resident of the State Line area, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007 in Hawthorne Inn, Danville, Ill., following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 19, 1935 in Danville, Ill., the son of Paul B. and Irene (Crawford) Clem. He married Carol Lamb Sept. 2, 1956 in Stone Bluff. She survives. He was a life resident of the State Line area. He graduated from Covington High School in 1953 and Purdue University School of Agriculture. He was a partner in grain farming with his brother and nephew. He was a member and elder of State Line Christian Church. He was a former Warren County Commissioner and Councilman; past member Board of Supervisors, Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District; member of Warren County REMC Board for 33 years, retiring in 2005; and past president of Wabash Valley Power Association. Survivors, besides the wife, include: a brother, William (Pat) Clem, Covington; a sister, Jane (Jim) Phillips, Mooresville; two nephews, Jeff (Nora) Clem and Brad (Dee) Phillips; three nieces, Kathy Clem, Christine (Craig) Walters, Dr. Kim Phillips; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday in Shelby Funeral Home, Covington, with the Rev. Gerald Burt officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials requested to State Line Christian Church with envelopes available at the funeral home.
The Fountain County Neighbor; August 15, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Sister of city resident dies
Mrs. Fred (Elsie H.) Dalrymple, 73, sister of Mrs. Clara Drum of Decatur, was found dead in her home in Warren at 4 p.m. Tuesday. She had been in failing health the past few years. A daughter of Henry and Evalyn Newkirk Kober, she was born Aug. 29, 1900 in Bluffton. Her marriage to Mr. Dalrymple, who died Dec. 25, 1970, took place June 14, 1927 in Michigan. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Ruth) Johnson of Marion and Mrs. Arden (Mary Jane) Hamilton of Poneto route 1; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Drum of Decatur, Ms. Flossie Peterson of Streator, Ill., and Mrs. Charles (Ethel) Spencer of Milan, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at the H. Brown and Son funeral home in Warren, with Rev. Robert D. Pike officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn cemetery at Warren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, November 23, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Doyle A. "Butch" Daniels, 71, of 30201 Monroeville Road, Monroeville, died at 8 pm Sunday evening at his home. He had been in ill health for a number of years. Mr. Daniels was born August 16, 1908 in Bobo to Alfred and Katherine Daniels. He had lived in Wilshire, Ohio, prior to moving to Monroeville area 33 years ago. He was a laborer at International Harvester Co. in Fort Wayne, but retired in 1960 due to disability. Surviving is the widow, Beatrice Janet G. Daniels; two daughters, Mrs. Clarabelle "Cotty" Reynolds of Decatur and Mrs. Florence Saam of Bucyrus, O.; a brother, George Daniels of Pleasant Mills; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Marquart Funeral Home in Monroeville, Rev. Joseph Pottenger officiating and burial will be in the Monroe Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon to 5 pm and from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the Monroeville Church of the Nazarene.
Unknown newspaper clipping with handwritten date of June 30, 1980
Contributed by Jim Cox

Betty Darland, age 91, of Burkettsville, Ohio, died on March 14, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born December 13, 1926, in Minster, OH, to the late Frank and Lena (Moorman) Hierholzer. On October 13, 1951, she married the late William Darland, who died February 17, 1974. Surviving are three children, Dean (Nancy) Darland of Lakeland, FL, Neil (Pam) Darland of Burkettsville, OH and Jessie (Deanne) Darland of Burkettsville, OH; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Rosella Moorman of St. Henry, OH and Dorothy Hierholzer of Sidney, OH; in-laws, Dora Jane Waymire of New Madison, OH, Susie Applegate of Urbanna, OH, Karen Darland of Zephyrhills, FL and Bill Troutwine of Mechanicsburg, OH. Deceased are siblings, Walter Hierholzer, Danny Hierholzer and Virginia (Paul) Olding. Betty enjoyed gardening and was an avid bingo player. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, Ohio, with Fr. William O'Donnell officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery. Calling is 2:00 pm-8:00 pm Friday and 9:00 am-9:45 am Saturday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Ohio. Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging.
Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, OH; March 14, 2018

Lois Ethelyn Davis, 91, of Van Buren, IN, passed away at 2:20 AM on Wednesday, March 07, 2018 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN. She was born on Friday, December 10, 1926, in Blackford County, IN. She married Phillip S. Davis on Sunday, May 12, 1946 in Fairmount, Indiana. Lois was a 1944 graduate of Van Buren High School. She attended the Farville Community Church. Lois had been a homemaker all of her life. She was a member of the Circle G Saddle Club of Grant Co., where she had been active since the early 1940's. Loving Survivors Include her Sons - Larry (wife, Patricia) Davis, Van Buren, IN, Jerry Davis, Marion, IN, Randy (wife, Sandy) Davis, Van Buren, IN, Daughter - Sharron (husband, John Chapel) Davis, Swayzee, IN, 4 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father - Glenn Camblin, Mother - Rosa (Banter) Camblin, and Brother - Wayne LeRoy Camblin. There will be no calling or services. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, Blackford County, IN; March 7, 2018

Nancy F. Davis, 80, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Nancy was a member of The Chapel and volunteered at St. Vincent. She owned the Davis Family Restaurant in Markle and worked as the head chef at the L.S. Ayers Tea Room. Nancy enjoyed quilting, sewing, music, and traveling. She was a devoted mom and will be greatly missed. Surviving are her three sons, Gene Davis and Lonnie Powell both of Fort Wayne and Kenneth (Susan Towne-) Powell of Ossian, IN; four sisters, Charlotte (Ed) Masters of Fort Wayne, Cleo Gonzalez of Westville, IN, Susie (Bob) Mowan of Fort Meyers, FL and Janet (Steve) Shockney of Fort Wayne;10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by husband, Donald E Davis; son, Anthony Powell; father, Darlene "Dar" Bermes; mother, Naomi Bermes; brother, Charles William Bermes; and sister, Mary Ann Bermes. Service is 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at The Chapel, 2505 W. Hamilton Road S. with an hour of calling prior to the service. Calling at The Chapel, Monday, April 2, 2018, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Markle Cemetery, Markle, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 21, 2018

Ann Dickson, 76, passed away peacefully on March 21st 2018. She was born on April 25th, 1941 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She and her husband Thomas moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1976, later settling in Angola, Indiana. Ann graduated from Ohio University and earned her bachelor's degree in education. She was a teacher for several years. In 2017, Ann and Thomas celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Ann was well known for getting things done and keeping us all on task. Her lists of things to do were legendary. She enjoyed cross-stitching, crafts and directing family activities. Ann was an exquisite cook and she kept track of everyone's favorites always making everyone feel special. Her frequent travels to the Southwest brought her much joy. She had a deep admiration for Native American culture, especially tribes of the Southwest. Known for her feistiness, Ann fought a courageous battle against cancer over the last several years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Ethel Morris, and Brother Jack Morris. She is survived by her Husband Thomas Dickson, Son and Daughter-in-Law James and Mindy Dickson, Granddaughter Maggie Dickson, Grandson J.D. Dickson of Angola, Indiana; Daughter and Son-in-Law Lucy and Thomas Cox of Las Vegas, Nevada. The family would like to offer thanks to her team of physicians, nurses and technicians at Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology for their dedicated efforts over the last 17 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann's name to Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes, 2955 West Orland Road, Angola, Indiana 46703. Ann will be dearly missed by her friends and family. A Celebration of Ann's Life will be held at a later date. D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 23, 2018

Jeannine R. DiFilippo, 89, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Erwin and Olive Firestine and was a lifetime resident of the community. Jeannine was a loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and was a generous and compassionate friend. She enjoyed knitting, sewing and craft making, but her passion was sharing her time and talents, volunteering at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church. Surviving are her children Michael (Vickki) DiFilippo, James DiFilippo, Patricia (Philip) Doak, all of Fort Wayne, IN; Mary (James) Cahill of Huntertown, IN; Gina (Gregory) Karbach of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary, Claire, Arthur, Alexander, Danielle, Philip, Steven and Michael, 9 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Patricia (David) Overmyer of Villa Park, IL. Jeannine was preceded in death by husband, Tony N. DiFilippo, and a daughter, Nancy Ruth DiFilippo. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am, Monday, March 26, 2018 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd Fort Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior. Calling also Sunday, March 25, 2018, from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm with a Rosary, being held at 3:30 pm. at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Mass to the church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 22, 2018

Linda J. Dunlap, 78, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Linda loved caring for her family as a homemaker. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Surviving are her 4 children, Robert (Jennifer Perrington) Dunlap, Jr., Brian Dunlap, Lori (James) Durbin, and Lisa Dunlap; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry Bobay and Cheryl (William) Bailey. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dunlap, Sr.; son, Rodney Dunlap; parents, Marshall and Grace Bobay; and sister, Pat Melia. Service is 10:30 am, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave with calling one hour prior. Calling also Monday, March 5, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 3, 2018

Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday in E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, for Louise M. Ehle, 84, formerly of RR1, New Haven, who died at 5:25 pm Sunday in the Fort Wayne Health Care Center, where she had resided two months. Mrs Ehle was a Fort Wayne native and lived in New Haven 66 years. She is survived by two sons, William and Eugene, both of New Haven, four daughters, Ida Peters and Ruth Meyer, both of New Haven, Florence Kidd of Fort Wayne, and Edna Bohde of Kendallville; three brothers, William and Paul Hoeppner, both of Woodburn, and Albert Hoeppner in Illinois; and two sisters, Helen Buuck of Fort Wayne and Mary Gerber of Woodburn. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home. Burial will be in St Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; March 31, 1981
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Donna Eiklor, dies at age 91
Mrs. Donna M. Eiklor, 91, a native of Geneva, died Thursday morning at the Methodist memorial Home in Warren where she had resided since May of 1972. She was born Oct. 8, 1882 in Adams county, the daughter of Alva and Henrietta (Benson) Dronberger. Her husband, Charles, died in 1940. Surviving are one brother, Theodore Dronberger, Anderson, one nephew and two nieces. Mrs. Eiklor was a member of the United Methodist Church in Anderson and the Order of Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Methodist Home with burial in Memorial Park cemetery in Anderson. The Butler funeral home, Warren, was in charge of arrangements.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Saturday, Dec. 8, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

INDEPENDENCE - Loren A. Farrar Sr., 65, Independence, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 in his residence. He had been in failing health for the past two years. He was born Sept. 9, 1942 in Boswell, the son of Ira Earl and Florence Ada (Hunicutt) Farrar. He married Judy Kay Yonts Oct. 18, 1964 in West Lebanon. She survives. He was raised in West Lebanon, attending West Lebanon school. He had resided in Independence for the past 36 years. He formerly worked with his father building fences. He later worked as a heavy equipment operator for 27 years, working at Waymire Construction Company. He enjoyed the outdoors where he loved to fish and hunt. He especially enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. Survivors, besides the wife, include: five children, Kay (Chuck) Houck, Reva (Randy) Richardson, Loren (companion Deana Statler) Farrar Jr., all of Independence, Teresa (companion Ray Clark) Dyer, Riverside, and Marsha (Ross) Lillpop, West Lebanon; five brothers, Albert "Dude" (Joanne) Farrar, Weslie "Fat" (Pearl) Farrar, both of West Lebanon, Leslie "Fuzz" (Lola) Farrar, Apopka, Fla., Phillip (Gina) Farrar, Attica, Ohio, and Melvin (Pat) Farrar, Williamsport; two sisters, Ada Turner, West Lebanon and Vivian (Kenny) Green, Independence; 17 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brothers, Irvin and Earl Farrar; and six sisters, Jewell Todd, Mary May Farrar, Phyllis Kay Farrar, Evangiline Ray, Ruth Purcell and Anna Harper. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with Pastor Daniel Jordan officiating. Burial was in Independence Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor; September 19, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

LAFAYETTE - Donnabelle "Donnie" (Dexter) Fisher, 90, Lafayette, died at 2:05 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 in St. Anthony's Health Care. She was born July 8, 1916 in Lafayette, the daughter of John and Loretta (Moser) Dexter. She married William "Bill" Fisher March 7, 1936 in Lafayette. He preceded in death Nov. 26, 1986. She was a 1934 graduate of Jefferson High School. She was the first secretary of Lafayette Christian School and was later the secretary for the street department of the city of Lafayette. She was a member of the Christian Reformed Church and the Lafayette Christian School Ladies Circle. Survivors include: four sons, Norbert A. (Carolyn) Fisher, Dennis E. (Laura) Fisher, Philip K. (Joan) Fisher, and Thomas W. (Janet) Fisher, all of Lafayette; a daughter, Sylvia S. (Thomas R.) Walls, Charlotte, N.C., two sisters, Betty Nathan, Lafayette and Effie Nice, Rossville; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Hippensteel Funeral Home, Lafayette, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service on Thursday in Lafayette Christian Reformed Church, 1200 Tippecanoe St. with the Rev. Douglas E. Pruim officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Memorials to Lafayette Christian School, Christian Reformed Church, or the Alzheimer's Association. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor; June 20, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

John Stuart Fisher, aged 75 years, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Raquet one mile north of Arcadia, his death resulting from hardening of the arteries and heart failure. He was born in Indiana in 1844 and was the son of John and Anna (Waddell) Fisher. He was married to Miss Charlotte Cohee and to their union three children were born who survive, the daughter, Mrs. Raquet at whose home he died and two sons, one residing in Indianapolis and the other in Pittsburg, PA. He was a Civil War veteran and the GAR of which he was a member will have charge of the funeral, but no arrangements for the funeral will be made until the arrival of the son from Pittsburg.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, IN; Wednesday, 29 Jan 1919, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Leland Frank
A former mail carrier in Decatur for many years, Leland L "Oonie" Frank, died at 7 a.m. Sunday in a Clearwater, Fla. Hospital at the age of 81 after a long illness. He was born in Decatur on January 6, 1894 to Lewis William Frank and Mary E. Lewton Frank; his wife Esther, preceded him in death in 1971. Frank, who had not lived in Decatur for 20 years, was a mail carrier for around 30 years. He is survived by three daughters in California-Mary Louise Webster, Louis J. Linger, and Helen Kaywood-one brother, Myron of Decatur, and one sister, Anola Crist, also of Decatur.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, Sept. 15, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. W. Beam living north of town died Friday night and was buried in the Greenwood cemetery Sunday. A husband and several children are left to mourn their loss.
Van Wert Republican, Van Wert County, Ohio; August 18, 1892
Contributed by Karin King

Fort Wayne Fireman Leaps From Cab Onto Pile of Ties; Rear End Collision
John Gerber, age 25 years, of Fort Wayne, died in a hospital at Grand Rapids, at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning an hour and a half after making a flying leap for safety from the cab of engine No. 71, of a G. R. & I. northbound freight train. Train No. 71 was entering the Grand Rapids yards and according to the crew had the right of way. North bound freight train No. 61 which had arrived a few minutes earlier was on the main track and failing to see the train, Engineer F. F. Casler, also of this city, drove his train into the rear of train No. 61. Seeing the danger Fireman Gerber made a leap for safety and fell on top of a pile of railroad ties. He lost his footing in alighting and was so seriously injured that he was taken to a hospital where he died an hour and a half later. Several cars of both trains were forced from the tracks and it was several hours before the wreckage could be cleared away. Mr. Gerber had been a fireman on the G. R. & I. for a year. Prior to that time he resided about five miles south of Auburn. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gerber, survive as does his wife and one sister, Mrs. Evangeline Thomas. The family resided at 2339 North Clinton street.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Allen County, IN; December 25. 1919
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Rochester, Ind., July 4 - The body of Lewis Goff, 50-year-old farmer was found hanging in a barn on his farm southeast of here today. His suicide apparently was motivated by domestic troubles. Saturday Mrs. Goff went to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Thompson on an adjoining farm and yesterday Goff went there and requested Thompson to care for his livestock, saying he was going away. Later two shots were heard. Investigation today revealed Goff's body. It is believed he fired the shots before hanging himself to attract searchers. Goff had threatened suicide several times, relatives said. Two of his brothers, took their own lives two years ago. Goff's death is the fourth in a series of suicides here in the last few days.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Gene H. Grotrian, 48, of Monroeville died at 12:50 pm Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr Grotrian was employed by Tokheim Corp. Surviving are his wife, Joann; a son, Leonard of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Lisa Grotrian of Fort Wayne and Monica Grotrian of Monroeville; his mother, Irma Grotrian of Monroeville; a brother; Wayne of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Sharon Schlaudroff of Monroeville. Services will be at 11 am Saturday in DO McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concordia Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to Allen County Heart Association.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 27, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

MRS. ADALINE GUGERLI DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME IN Auburn
Funeral services for Mrs. Adaline Gugerli, who passed away suddenly Sunday morning at her home at 112 West Second street, Auburn, were held Tuesday afternoon at the home with the Rev. E. J. Wickersham, pastor of the Auburn M. E. church, officiating, and burial was made in Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Gugerli died as the result of a complete heart block. She had been in her usual health, listened Saturday night until 10:30 to the radio and walked upstairs to bed. Taken suddenly ill at 5 o'clock the next morning, she became unconscious and within five minutes she had passed away. Mrs. Gugerli was the last of her family. She was a native of Bremen, Germany, and was born seventy-six years ago. She came to the United States when a girl sixteen years of age and was united in marriage with J. H. Gugerli on October 16, 1878, in Auburn. Three children were born to them, Miss Lena Gugerli, Paul J. and William. Mr. Gugerli, a well known tailor, died ten years ago. The daughter and two sons survive. Mrs. Gugerli was a member of the M. E. church.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; May 7, 1931
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Logansport, Ind., Feb 20 - Coroner Downey's verdict in the mysterious case of Bernard Haemel, finds that he met his death accidentally while intoxicated. Dr. Downey believes Haemel pitched forward into the well, was stunned, and lay senseless until frozen to death. However, the dead man's pocket book and money have not yet been found and public opinion still holds that a murder was committed.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 22 February 1895, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ida S. Hartman, 90, a lifelong Fort Wayne resident, died at 11:25 am Wednesday in Riverview Care Center. Surviving are three daughters, Esther Westerman and Luella Clements, both of Fort Wayne, and Lillian Smith of San Diego, Calif; a son, Arnold of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Fred Fruechtenicht of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday in Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Fort Wayne Chapel, where friends may call from 2 to 9 pm Friday. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to Zion Lutheran Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; February 5, 1981
Contributed by Jim Cox

Esther S. Haugk, 65, of RR1, Hoagland, died Thursday morning in St Joseph's Hospital. Mrs Haugk, born in Allen County, had lived in Hoagland the past 44 years. Surviving are her husband, Reinhard; two daughters, Delores Grodrian of Hoagland and Sharon Steinbacher of New Haven; two sons, Marvin and Larry, both of Hoagland; three sisters, Ruth Bremer of Monroeville, Florence Salzbrenner of New Haven and Elda Bischoff of Decatur; and a brother, William Kruse of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Wayne Trace. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven and an hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; February 18, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

WILLIAMSPORT - Paul W. Herndon, 83, Williamsport, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2007 in St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. He was born June 27, 1924 in Missouri, the son of Walter F. and Grace I. (Laxson) Herndon. He married Vivian (Farrar) Green in 1962 and they later divorced. He was a Warren County resident most of his life. He attended Warren County schools. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a combat medic and was awarded the Purple Heart decoration and several other honors and decorations. He worked as an ironworker. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local 379 Lafayette, the V.F.W. Post #3318 Attica and American Legion Post #259 of Williamsport. He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, coin collecting, and knife collecting. He loved socializing with his friends at the V.F.W. and going to the races at Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell. Survivors include: two sons, Matt Herndon, Williamsport and Mark Herndon, Independence; their mother, Vivian (Farrar) Green, Independence; two sisters, Nancy (Ered) Uyeda, Greenfield and Martha (Robert) Dispennett, Pine Village; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, June Arnold. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport. Services will be there in the chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday with Evangelist Rob Dispennett officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, with full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Miss Beason Scholarship Fund, c/o Warren County Community Foundation or V.F.W. Post #3318 Attica. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor; September 19, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Kokomo - Mrs. Eliza Hogg, age 84, said to have been the oldest native born resident here, died Tuesday. Four daughters and two sons survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Wed, 5 July 1933, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Fanny Hough, 80, 1060 King will be at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow in Conkle Speedway Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. She died yesterday at Methodist Hospital. Born in Knox County, Mrs. Hough had lived in Indianapolis 68 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and its Altar Society.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Editor of Pioneer:
I have to record the death for two of the old residents of this township; Mrs. Shirley, wife of Elias Shirley and Mrs. Howard, wife of Samuel Howard. They were both well known and highly respected. There are three more old person that are not expected to live from one day to another that is Esq. Todd, Elias Shirley and Alexander Haullmer. They are among our best citizens and we regret that they are so near the end of the race.
Lebanon Pioneer, Boone County, IN; Thursday, March 21, 1878, Page 2, Column 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ova P. Huffman, 67, of Liberty Center, died Saturday at Community Hospital in Bluffton. She was born April 7, 1903, in Liberty Township to Aaron and Gertie Jones Moore. Her marriage to Raymond E. Huffman took place on October 30, 1923, in Bluffton. Survivors include the husband, a son, Roger of Route 3, Peru; two daughters, Mrs. Roger Gerwig of Rt. 2, Bluffton and Mrs. Hieber Butler of Bell, Missouri; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Loretta Cole of Liberty Center and Mrs. Ralph Kleinknight of Bluffton are sisters and Kenneth Moore of Liberty Center is a brother.
Wells County Indiana Obituaries; August 5, 1970
Contributed by Jim Cox

J. A. Hundley, age 79, a retired employee of the Big Four Railroad died unexpectedly Wednesday at his home, 2153 Park Avenue. Mr. Hundley and his wife returned from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla Saturday where they had spent the winter. Mr. Hundley was born in Lexington, Ky. and had been an Indianapolis resident 45 years. He first became associated with the Big Four RR at the Brightwood shops and later became foreman of the freight car department in Beech Grove which position he held at the time of his retirement May 1, 1929. He married Mrs. Lucinda Harrold 53 years ago. Besides the widow, he is survived by stepson, Walter Harrold; four grandchildren, Mrs. Gladys Isenhart; Mrs. Ennis Suesz; Mrs. Catherine Ulrey and Mrs. Mary White, and three great grandchildren. Mr. Hundley was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Broadway ME Church. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary. Services also will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Gosport ME Church. Burial will be in Gosport cemetery.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Wed, 5 July 1933, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Della B. Hunnicutt, 89 of Warren, died Wednesday at Cooper Rest Home. Born March 10, 1883, in Chester Township, she was a daughter of Albert E. and Susan Jones Terhune. Her marriage to James A. Hunnicutt, who died December 23, 1942, took place in Bluffton on April 11, 1900. She was a member of the South Liberty Christian Church. Surviving is three daughters, Mrs. Glen (Nevo) Beekman of Marion, Mrs. Glen (Cecile) Roof of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Wilbur (Susie) Spahr of Warren, Rt. 3; two sons, Ray of Warren and Ralph of Poneto, Rt. 1; a sister, Mrs. Lela Murray of Bible Grove, Ill., 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild. Services will be Saturday at the H. Brown and Sons Funeral Home in Warren with Howard B. Cress officiating; burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.
Wells County Indiana Obituaries; November 24, 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

Hunter infant dies this morning
Jacqueline (Renee) Hunter, seven weeks of age, daughter of Robert A. and Cynthia Lahr-Hunter of route 4, Decatur, died in her sleep this morning. She had not been ill and death was unexpected. Her father is employed by the Yost Construction Corp. and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Uniondale Wesleyan Church. She was born in Decatur on Oct. 15, 1973. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are one sister, Christina, at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lahr of route 4, Huntington; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hunter of Decatur; the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lawrence Eckelbarger of Markle; the maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Lahr of route 4, Hunting; the paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nevil of route 2, Geneva; and Mrs. Edgar Hunter of Bradenton, Fla. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Markle cemetery, with Rev. Estill Eckart officiating. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; December 7, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services for James H. Johnson, 75, former resident of 1958 N. Berwick were held today in Stevens Chapel of The Flowers. He died yesterday in General Hospital. Born at Monroe, Mr. Johnson had lived in Indianapolis 15 years. Before his retirement 7 years ago, he was a barber.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

George H. Judt Jr., 78, died at 3:27 pm Monday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Mr Judt, a native of Adams Township, was a retired farmer. He also retired three years ago as a bartender from the Trion Tavern in New Haven after 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Mary L; two sons, Wayne of Fort Wayne and Marin, at home; a daughter, Marlene Busche of Spencerville; and a sister, Clara Saalfrank of Hoagland. Services will be at 2:30 pm Thursday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, and an hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church or the donor's choice.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 25, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Jean A. Keel, 74, of Denver, Colo., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. She was born Sept. 25, 1943, in Wabash County, Ind., a daughter of Clyde and Irene Littlefield. In 1972, she married William R. Keel after they met in the Navy. Their children Michelle and Walter followed. After both retired from the Navy, the family moved cross-country several times before returning to Indiana in 2007. Last year, Jean moved to Denver to be closer to her children. "Jean brought joy and a welcoming openness to all who met her and she will be deeply missed". Surviving are her loving children; one sister; and her nieces, nephews and their families. A celebration of life is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018, at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 22, 2018

Betty Jane Keller, 93, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Betty was the daughter of the late George and Esther Spittler. She graduated from North Side High School. Betty worked at General Electric for 13 years prior to her marriage to Robert Keller who passed away in 2012. Betty enjoyed crocheting, traveling, making crafts, and cats. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren. She was a member and faithful attendee of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her daughters, Patricia (Paul) Miller of Lindenhurst, IL, Dianne (Jerry) Metzger of Huntington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 31, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church, 729 West Washington. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church. D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home are handling arrangements.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 23, 2018

Marvin F. Kiessling, 71, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Heritage Park Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Melvin and Maxine Kiessling. Marvin was a graduate of South Side High School and was in the US Army Reserves for 6 years. He worked at General Electric for 35 years, retiring October 1, 1997. Marvin was a classic car enthusiast and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his dog. Surviving are his children Richard W. (Shayne) Kiessling, Tony (Laura) Kiessling, Tracey J. Stano, Shelly (Joe) Gray, Laurie Kiessling, Angie Tillman all of Fort Wayne, IN; 21 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brothers, Melvin C (Charlotte) Kiessling of Fort Wayne, IN; Michael (Karen) Kiessling of Syracuse, IN; and sister, Martha (Aaron) Seigman of Mekwan, WI. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Kiessling. Service is 5:00 pm, Monday March 12, 2018 at Mungovan Simple Funeral Home, 2114 South Calhoun Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808 with calling two hours prior. Memorials may be made to The National Stroke Association, http://www.stroke.org/ways-give/donate.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 9, 2018

Arthur "Steve" Kimmel, 58, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steve was the son of the late Robert and Betty Kimmel. Steve served our great country as a US Army veteran for 24 years. He loved working on cars, welding, watching NASCAR, and deer hunting. Surviving are his daughter, Melody Kimmel of New Haven; son, Steven Kimmel of Kendallville; three grandchildren; siblings, Loretta (Don Hicks) Hauser of Huntington, Clifford (Jane) Kimmel, Marilyn Waikel both of Fort Wayne, Phyllis Kimmel of Greeley, CO, and Sally (Ted) Sgro of Fort Wayne. Steve was preceded in death by his grandson; brothers, Robert and Phillip Kimmel; and sister, Elaine Crum. Memorial Service will be 6:00 pm, Friday, March 23, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave, with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 21, 2018

James E. King, 85, 802 Broadway, will be buried at Seymour after services at 10 am tomorrow in the GH Herrmann Funeral Home here. He died Saturday in General Hospital. Born in Wayne County, Ohio, Mr. King had lived in Indianapolis 30 years.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ann Johnston (Oetting-Klint), age 97, has gone home to her Lord and Savior. She passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on January 21, 1921, Ann was the daughter of the late William and Luetta (Bohnke) Oetting. Ann learned accounting and business through correspondence courses and by attending Business College at night. Later in life, she took several advanced tailoring courses over eight years at Fort Wayne Community Schools. Ann was a life-long member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and could recount its history from its beginnings on Alexander Avenue to its construction on South Anthony Boulevard to today. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School and New Haven High School. She loved to travel, work in her yard and design her own greeting cards. She loved driving her car and did so until a month before her death. Her brother Erven (Lois) survives. Aunt Ann will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Klint (married 1941-1976) and her second husband, Edward Johnston (married 1988-2008); brothers, William, Arthur, Albert and Walter Oetting. A gathering to honor Ann's life will be on April 18, 2018, at DO McComb's Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 E Dupont Road, with memorial calling from 6-8pm and a prayer service at 7:30pm. Memorials may be made to Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 15, 2018

June A. Kneller, 70, passed away on March 11, 2018. She was born on January 14, 1948, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Juanita Kinsey. In her earlier years June worked as a hairdresser, and then went on to work for GTE/Verizon for some time until her retirement. June enjoyed watching IU basketball, and of course spending time with grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter, Dawn Schubert; grandchildren, Sean (Taryn) Coats, Sabrina (Eddie) Martinez, and Samantha Sanchez; great-grandchildren, Antonio, Kassie, Eddie Jr., Jacobi, Makayla, Xander Kai, and Lilly Kaye. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Kneller; daughter, Kassie; and sister, Sharon. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park, with visitation 1 hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charis House, 431 Fairmount Place, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 15, 2018

Sharon A. Knisely, 83, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Auburn, IN, Sharon worked as a central service technician with Parkview Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church and Trinity Chapter Eastern Star #576 being the past secretary and past Matron-Associate Matron for 2000. Surviving are her daughters, Laverna K. Reaves of Avon, IN, Kathleen (Wade) P. Short of Kendallville, IN, and Karen S. Sutphin of Brownsburg, IN; 7 Grandchildren; 14 Great-Grandchildren; and two brother-in-law, Stan (Terry) Knisely of FL and Ernie Knisely of Uniondale, IN. Sharon was preceded in death by husband, LaVern A. Knisely; father, Arthur G. Rainier; mother, Velma Rainier; and son, Thomas M. Knisely. Service is 1:30 pm, Monday, March 5, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Rev. Kathie S. Jones officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, Sunday, March 4, 2018, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 3, 2018

Mt. Vernon, Ind., July 9 - Mrs. Lucinda R. Knowles, age 92, one of the oldest women in northern Indiana is dead at her home in this city. She was one of the early settlers of Posey County.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 July 1904, p 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Susan "Susie" Patricia Koch, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne. Susan was born in Gary, Indiana. Surviving are her siblings, Larry (Jane) Koch of FL, Judy (Sam) Lashure of Monroeville, In, Jerry (Dorothy) of Fort Wayne, In, and Tom (Sandy) Koch of Columbia City, In. Susie was preceded in death by father, Robert Koch and mother, Portia Koch. Graveside service is 10:00 am, Monday, March 12, 2018 at Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Avenue. Memorials may be made to the Byron Health Center, 12101 Lima Rd. Fort Wayne, IN 46818.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 8, 2018

Nettie Koenemann, 93, of Hoagland, died Friday in Decatur Community Care Center. Mrs Koenemann, a native of Allen County, was a member of St John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. She was the widow of Louis Koenemann. Surviving is one son, August, of Hoagland. Services will be at 11 am Monday in Zwick, Boltz & Jahn funeral Home, Decatur, and 11:30 am in St John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; December 4, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Christine Kohte, aged 61, died at the home, 1153 Francis street, at 2:30 o'clock this morning of complications. She had an attack of the influenza three years ago and had been in poor health since that time. She was born in this city and had lived here continuously. She was a member of the St Paul's Lutheran church. Surviving are the husband, Ernest; three daughters, Mrs Fred Schwier, Mrs William Breuer, Jr and Miss Doretta Kohte; one son, Moritz Kohte; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs Katharine Stegemeier.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, IN; April 1, 1922
Contributed by Jim Cox

Yvonne Kreeger, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Lutheran Life Village in Fort Wayne. She was a resident of Bluffton and a former resident of Portland. Yvonne was born on March 29, 1937, in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of William "W.O." Otis and Preshie (Halcomb) Rutherford. She graduated from Deputy High School in Deputy, Indiana and earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from Ball State University. She worked for the Jay School Corporation as an Elementary Teacher for several schools including Randolph County and Jay County School Corporation. She attended New Mount Pleasant Church in Jay County and Bluffton United Methodist Church in Bluffton, Indiana. She married David Kreeger on December 21, 1959 and he passed away on August 24, 2017. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Laura Reinhard (husband David) - Fort Wayne, Indiana, Amy Methueselah - Thornton, Colorado; 6 grandchildren: Jonathan, Ana, and Sarah Methuselah, Dominic, Dartagnan, and Deatra Reinhard. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date in the Pisgah Cemetery in Deputy, Indiana. Memorials may be directed towards St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325.
Williamson-Spencer Funeral Home, Jay County, IN; March 26, 2018

Hammond, Feb. 20 -- John Kvojak, of Chicago, was shot through the heart by John Piotrouski, late of Co F, 15th US Infantry. The murderer also wounded Klymme Kovosky, a friend of Kvojak. The shooting occurred at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in West Hammond and according to the murderer's story which is corroborated by a number of witnesses was done in self-defense. Immediately after the shooting Piotrouski walked to the office of Judge JP Davis and delivered himself up.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 22 February 1895, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Laura Laisure Price, 82, Fort Wayne, a native of Decatur, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Funeral Home, Waynedale. She died shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday in Indiana Village Health Center where she had been a resident about one year. She had resided in Fort Wayne several years and retired from Magnavox Corp 17 years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Fusselman, Fort Wayne; two sons, Robert Laisure and Howard R. Peterson, both of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. Walter Roop, Decatur. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, October 9, 1975
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Clarence C. Lauer, 50, 2110 N. Talbot, will be buried in Floral Park Cemetery after services at 1 pm tomorrow in Feeney & Feeney Meridian Funeral Home. He died Saturday in Methodist Hospital. Born at Rome, Ind., Mr. Lauer had lived in Indianapolis 17 years. He was an employee of the Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Grandpa Lepper on Monday of last week at the German Lutheran church, was largely attended. Mr. Lepper was one of the earliest settlers of this township [Madison Twp.]
The Monroeville Breeze, Allen County, IN; 9 Dec 1897, Thursday, page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

Brownstown, Ind., July 4 - Robert Lockman committed suicide today on his 26th birthday. He fired a bullet through his head. The act was committed at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockman, six miles west of here. Members of his family were unable to give any reason for the suicide.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Phyllis L. Long, 97, passed away March 20, 2018 at St. Anne's Home. She was born in Roann, IN on May 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Abraham and Nellie Miller. She was a dedicated member of Grace St. John's United Church of Christ. She is survived by her children, Douglas R. (Susan) Long, and Deborah E. (Frank) Ladd; grandchildren; Melissa (Jeremy) Lessing, Molly (Andrew) Beachy, Adam (Samantha) Ladd, Emily Ladd; and great-grandchildren, Levi, Lena, Emery, Nora, Lorelai, Madelynn, Zachariah. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell D. Long; great-grandson, Graham Lessing; and siblings, Gene and Robert Miller, and Mildred Eller. Private family burial will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, IN. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the compassionate care Phyllis received from the staff at St. Anne's Home. Memorial contributions may be to Grace St. John's United Church of Christ. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Chapel.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 21, 2018

Janice V. Luckadoo, 78, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Cecil, OH, Janice worked as a nurse with Turtle Creek Nursing Home and most recently she worked as a distributor with Supermarket Services for over10 years. Surviving are her children, Nathan Luckadoo, Marla (David) Linnemeier, Duane (Marlene) Luckadoo, Brock Luckadoo, and Leslie Luckadoo all of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Janicewas preceded in death by her husband, Billy Luckadoo; and her parents, Merrit and Zelpha Windsor. Service is 10:30 am, Monday, March 19, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Calling also Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Riley Hospital for Children.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 14, 2018

Julia (Judy) Ellen MacMillan passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born on August 29, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Lenore J. (Garwood) MacMillan and John V. MacMillan. Julia graduated in 1951 from Southside High School. She worked at Zollner Corporation for twenty-four years and then retired from Parkview Hospital in 1998. Julia was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church and a member of the Trinity Chapter #576 of the Order of the Eastern Star in Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her brother, John G. MacMillan, in 2013. Surviving are three nieces, one nephew and two cousins. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. The family will greet visitors from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow the service at Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Allen County SPCA, 4914 S. Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN 46806.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 1, 2018

Infant Trent L. Macon, passed away March 16, 2018 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 20, 2018

Maurice "Mort" Maldeney, 78, of Monroeville, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. Mort was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1939 in Woodburn the son of the late Edward Maldeney and the late Lillian (Bopp) Maldeney. He married Joyce A. Hull in Columbia City, Indiana on August 21, 1965 and she preceded him in death on October 5, 2005. He was then united in marriage to Delores L. Fuhrmann on February 10, 2007 at the St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock and she survives. He was a longtime farmer, worked as a custodian for the Ft. Wayne Community Schools for 18 years and he ran a babysitting service with his first wife Joyce, for many years. Mort enjoyed farming, woodworking, tinkering in the yard...and his neighbor's also, and his John Deere tractors!! He enjoyed traveling across the country with 1st wife, Joyce, and in later years with his 2nd wife, Delores. Mort was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. He was a member of the Hoagland Area Advancement Association and the Allen County 4-H Fairground Association. He was also a former 4-H leader for 31 years. Survivors include his wife Delores Maldeney; daughter, Jean Ann (Christopher) Kendall of Hoagland; son, Mark Maldeney of Decatur; sister, Rita (Joe) Brinker of Fort Wayne; step-daughter, Lisa (Bill) Tucker of Fort Wayne; three step-sons, Erich P. Bleeke of Monroeville, David M. Bleeke of Decatur, and Kevin H. Bleeke of Orange City, FL; three grandchildren, Ashley Kendall, Nathan Maldeney, and Austin Maldeney; two step-grandchildren, Kristen Tucker and Ashley Tucker. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Stan) Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Ruth) Maldeney; and brother-in-law, Harlan Hull. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, 12912 Franke Rd, Monroeville with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery-Hessen Cassel. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur and one hour prior to the services at church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, Mort's family has requested preferred memorials be given to St. John Lutheran Church - Flatrock; Worship Anew; or the Alzheimer's Association.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; March 20, 2018

Anderson, Ind., April 12 - Dallas McAllister, assistant agent of the American Express Company here committed suicide Tuesday by shooting himself. A shortage of $950 in his accounts had been discovered.
Huntington Democrat, Huntington County, IN; Thursday, 13 April 1893, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. ZILLAH M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HEART TROUBLE; FUNERAL SET FOR FRIDAY
Mrs. Zillah Alvin McCullough, aged county resident, died at her country home two miles northeast of Warsaw Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock of heart trouble. She had been in ill health for several years and in serious condition for nine weeks. Mrs. McCullough was born in Racine, Wis., Oct. 1, 1858, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Eagles Upson, both natives of New York state. She resided at the same country home where she died since she was 17 years old. She wed Charles E. McCullough in Warsaw in 1892, and they engaged in farming. He preceded her in death in 1909. She was a member of the Warsaw Christian church. Surviving are two daughters, Mae and Florence, at home, two sons, Chester, of Warsaw, and Alvin, of Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Mrs. William Braddock, and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at the Bibler funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. A. V. Hayes officiating, with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time for services.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, IN; Wednesday, December 2, 1942, p 3 c 6
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Carl F. Miller, retired Soya employee, dies
Carl F. Miller, 77, of route 1, Willshire, O., retired farmer and Central Soya Co. employee, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday at the Parkview memorial hospital, Fort Wayne, following an illness of three months. Mr. Miller was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church at Chattanooga, O. Born in Blackcreek township, Mercer county, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1896, he was the son of Jacob and Christine Rueck-Miller, and was married to Gertrude Brewster, who died in February of 1973. Survivors include three sons, Herbert of rural route, Rockford, O.; C. LaVerne, clerk-treasurer for the town of Monroe; Kenneth E. of Highland; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Werner of Harmony, Pa.; Mrs. Emeline Weitz of route 1, Rockford, O.; Mrs. Paul (Catherine) Eichler of route 3,Rockford, O.; and Mrs. Anna L. Kosier of route 1, Willshire, O; two sisters, Mrs. John (Clara) Reef, of route 1, Willshire, O; and Mrs. Howard (Caroline) Caffee, also of route 1, Willshire, O.; 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Lutheran Church at Chattanooga, with Rev. Ralph Hershberger officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Yager funeral home, Berne, after 12 noon Tuesday and until noon Wednesday, and then at the church from 1 p.m. until time of services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, Nov. 26, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Greensburg, July 4 - Charles Philander Miller, 79 years old, a leading Decatur County citizen died at his home here this afternoon. He had been critically ill for several weeks. Mr. Miller was a large landowner and for a number of years served as president of a local banking institution. He was a trustee of the Greensburg Methodist Church and was affiliated with the Masonic order. Surviving are the widow and four children: Joseph G Miller; Charles Ira Miller; Mrs. Elbert E. Meek and Mrs. JB McLaughlin. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Avon, Ind., July 9 - Charles Miller, trustee of Washington Township received a telegram last evening announcing the death of his daughter Grace at Denver, Colo. where she had gone with her mother in search of health. The dead girl was a graduate of the art department at DePauw University.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Saturday, 9 July 1904, p 10
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, Ind., Feb 20 - Monday night the guardian of little Willie Miller, aged 13, living on North Merdian Street, punished the boy for a trivial offense. The boy declared he would commit suicide and, seeing some arsenic, took enough to poison several persons. He then went to a neighbor's where he died in terrible agony Tuesday morning.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 22 February 1895, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Byron J. Mitchell, 40, of 1115 Oak street, a veteran of the World war and Democratic committeemen in the thirty-eighth precinct who died of pneumonia at 10:10 a.m. yesterday in St. Joseph's hospital, will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the residence and at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic church with Rev. Nicholas Aligeler officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. He had been employed in the small motors department of the General Electric works here a number of years. During the World war he was attached to the Motor Transportation corps of the United States army. He was a member of St. Mary's church, the Holy Name society of the church and Council No. 451 of the Knights of Columbus here. Surviving are the widow, Clara; a daughter, Mildred Anne; a brother, Joseph Mitchell of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Claude A. Bireley of this city. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons' mortuary and will be returned to the residence this afternoon. The Holy Name society of St. Mary's church and the Knights of Columbus will conduct services at the residence at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; December 6, 1936
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

MOOS, Carrie Mae - Services at 2 p.m. today in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Rev. James Babbitt officiating. Burial in Parker Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; Saturday, November 9, 1963
Contributed by Jim Cox

Anna Louise Mossburg, 43, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at her residence in Fort Wayne. Anna was born on December 23, 1974 in Bluffton to Rodney E. & Deborah A. (Thompson) Mossburg. She was a 1993 graduate of Southern Wells School. She was on the Varsity Cheerleading Team and Volleyball team, where she played on the Wells County All Star Team. Anna has always had a talent for the performing Arts. She started taking tap dancing lessons at the age of 4. She performed in many drama productions including the West Side Story at the Fort Wayne Embassy. She obtained a B.S. in the Performing Arts field from I.P.F.W in Fort Wayne. Anna also obtained her Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Brown Mackie College in Fort Wayne and worked for over 20 years at Signature Health Care facilities. Anna is survived by two daughters, who were the light of her life, Zoe Olivia Ann Mossburg and Sophia Elaine Mossburg, both of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by her parents, Rod & Deb of Liberty Center along with a brother, Christopher R. (Brenda) Mossburg of Ossian and a sister April M. Mossburg of Huntington and two nieces, Cori and Caitlyn Mossburg. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday (Dec. 8th) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Renecer Beachum-Jones and Elder Deondra Bruen from the Changing Lives Outreach Ministry of Fort Wayne will officiate. Calling Hours will be held from 3pm to 8pm on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made for Zoe and Sophia's Scholarship Fund via donations payable to First Merchants Bank, through the funeral home.
Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home, Wells County, IN; December 1, 2018

Mother of former Monmouth coach dies at hospital Mrs. Zella B. Mull, 60 of route 2, Woodburn, mother of William (Bill) Mull, former teacher and varsity basketball coach at Monmouth high school, died at 7:25 p.m. Saturday at the Paulding county hospital, Paulding, Ohio, where she had been a patient one day. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one son, two sisters and five brothers. Her son, William, resides near Antwerp, O., and is a teacher and freshman basketball coach at Woodland high school. Mull was a teacher and a varsity coach at Monmouth in the late 1960's. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Woodburn United Methodist Union Church, with burial in Gar Creek cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the E. Harper & Son funeral home, New Haven, and Tuesday at the church until services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, Dec. 10, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Rushville, Ind., April 12 - Mrs. Pearl Needman, wife of William Needman of this place, committed suicide Tuesday evening by taking arsenic. Domestic trouble is the supposed cause.
Huntington Democrat, Huntington County, IN; Thursday, 13 April 1893, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ethel Nieter, 79, died at 6:15 pm Saturday in Lutheran Home. One brother, Edwin Pruesse of Fort Wayne, survives. Services are pending at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; April 3, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bloomfield, Ind., July 4 - Minor Frank Pate, 73, for more than 50 years a lawyer here and one of the oldest members of the Green (sic) County Bar Association died at his home here today. He attended Indiana University and later graduated from the law school of DePauw University. He was a nominee for appellate judge on the progressive ticket in 1912 and candidate for nomination for prosecuting attorney of Greene (sic) County on the Republic ticket in 1930. For many years he was an elder of the Christian Church. Surviving are three sons: Lawrence of South Bend, Marvin of Union City and George at home and a daughter, Amy Catherine at home.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Halden C. "Hal" Platt, 84, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. Born in Zanesville, Indiana, Hal was the son of the late Arlo and Wilma Platt. Hal graduated from East Union High School in 1951 and earned his bachelor's degree from Huntington College in 1955. While in college he played both baseball and basketball. Hal pitched for the Muncie Reds a single A farm league of the Cincinnati Reds. Hal taught at Muncie Schools and coached baseball from 1955-1960. He then coached at Albion prior to becoming a teacher, coach and Athletic Director at Leo until retirement. Hal loved coaching and enjoyed his daily tee times at the golf course. He was a member of Leo United Methodist Church, where he enjoyed singing in their choir. Hal enjoyed getting together monthly with his fellow retired colleagues. Surviving are his sons, Greg (Suzanne) Platt of Belleview, FL, Gary (Cathy) Platt of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Gregory Platt, Cameron Platt, Lyndsy (Pete) Moore, Matthew (Holly) Platt; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Jackson, Julia and Jaycee Platt, Hunter and Alaina Moore; and sister, Marlene (Don) Hoopingarner of Bluffton. Hal was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Platt; and sister, Carolyn Rose Platt. Service is 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road with calling one hour prior, Rev. David Heim officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Leo United Methodist Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; March 10, 2018

A celebration of life for Gregory Pogue will be held Saturday from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post #211 in Portland. He passed away March 22, 2018 at his residence in Redkey. He was married February 11, 2016 to Connie Abernathy who survives. He was a retired truck driver, worked for City of Celina and REMC. Surviving are his wife Connie, one son Neal Pogue (wife Sherri) of Geneva, one daughter Nikki Smith (husband Troy) of Celina, one brother Everett "Butch" Pogue of New Bremen, four sisters Georganna Ferguson (husband John) of Portland, Pam Rowles (husband Tom) of Portland, Valerie Shepherd (husband Gerald) of Dunkirk and Gini Clem of Portland, Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the family to help with services. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, IN; March 28, 2018

James O. Pombier, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 6, 2018. He was born in Albion, Michigan on June 17, 1930. He retired from the U. S. Marine Corps and Western and Southern Life Insurance, and was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Pombier and Wetah (Vandyke) Pombier, and his nine brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret A. Pombier; 5 children: James (Terri) Pombier, Mary Hoffman Rabb, Patricia (Lowel) Nash, Linda (Sam) Drelles and Philip (Lexa) Pombier; 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, and many very special nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. During his 20-year military career, he served honorably in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. Beginning as a sales associate with Western and Southern, he worked his way up to District Manager retiring after 20 years in Jacksonville, FL. He was called back from retirement with Western and Southern and worked as an auditor for another 5 years. Jim had a great love for his family and extended family which included pretty much everyone he met. He loved watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren participate in all sports. Jim loved outdoor hobbies such as fishing and hunting, and during his later years developed a love for gardening. A Memorial service will be held August 25, 2018 at 11 AM at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Marshall Chapel, 723 Old US 27, North, Marshall, Michigan. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, The Cooper Center, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172-1776; toysfortots.org, or Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements by Kempf Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Marshall Chapel.
Kempf Family Funeral Home, Marshall, Michigan; March 31, 2018

John A. Pratt, 63, of Orland died Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:40 p.m. in his residence. He was born April 27, 1954, in Fort Wayne to Leroy and LeAnnah (Tassler) Pratt. They preceded him in death. On October 23, 1982, in Brimfield he married Deborah Henry. Mr. Pratt was a parts manager. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Pratt of Orland; a daughter, Shannon (Tyler) Minnich of Kendallville; a son, Greg (Kathy) Pratt of Orland; five grandchildren, Trinity, Connor, Austin, Chase, and Trenton; two brothers, Leroy "Chuck" Pratt of Columbia City and Karl (Cheryl) Pratt of New Richland, Minnesota. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky D. Pratt on January 31, 2017. There will be no visitation or services. Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is in charge of arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; March 15, 2018

Juanita L. Ray, 75, 2208 E. Dartmouth Ave, died Tuesday in the family residence after a brief illness. She was the widow of Judd A. Ray. She was born in Decatur and came to Muncie about 1936. Mrs. Ray was employed in the Ball State University dining service. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Richard) Poland, Muncie, and Janet (Mrs. Robert) Hahn, Shirley; two sons, Charles A. Ray, Muncie, and James A. Ray, Mount Summit; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandsons, and a brother Eugene Knodel, Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Meeks Mortuary, with Dr. R. Sheldon Duecker, senior pastor of High Street United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory. Callers will be received at the mortuary 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be sent to the Hospice Program, Ball Memorial Hospital, 2401 W. University Ave., Muncie 47303 or to the Cancer Society.
Note: Daughter of Charles F. Knodel and Addie Blanche Ruckman. Married Judd Austin Ray on 30 Mar 1929 in Decatur, Adams, Indiana.
The Star Press, Delaware County, IN; 09 Jan 1985
Contributed by Mike Horn

Judd A. Ray, 58, 2020 Dartmouth Ave., died Thursday in Ball Hospital. He was an Adams County native, moving to Muncie 27 years ago. He was an employe of the Broderick Co. where he had worked for the past 17 years. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Mrs. Richard Poland, Muncie, and Mrs Robert Hahn, Anderson; two sons, Charles and James Ray, both of Muncie; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lough and Mrs. Robert Passwater, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Marion Ray, Fort Wayne, and Charles Ray, Convoy, Ohio, and nine grandchildren. Friends may call, at Meeks Mortuary after 1 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held there at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Kenneth Vaught, pastor of Fountain Square EUB Church, officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory.
Note: Son of George Austin "Otto" Ray and Laura E. Hahn. Married Lenora Juanita Knodle (1906-1985) on 30 Mar 1929 in Decatur, Adams, Indiana.
The Star Press, Delaware County, IN; 21 Jun 1963
Contributed by Mike Horn

Greenfield - Services were held for Forrest Record, age 37, who died in Des Moines. The widow and three sisters survive.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Murray E. Rice, 85, 5261 Rosslyn, will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow win Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. He died Saturday in a nursing home near Noblesville. A life resident of Marion County, Mr. Rice was a truck driver 23 years for the Pinnell Lumber Co. retiring about 9 years ago. He was a member of Bellaire Methodist Church.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

MESSAGE WAS RECEIVED HERE - Died From The Effects of a Stroke of Paralysis - The Funeral Occurs Sunday
Godfrey Christen received a telephone message from Huntington announcing the death of Ed Rosebrough, one of Huntington's popular business men, stating that he had died Friday morning from a stroke of paralysis, after an illness of several months' duration. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Huntington. Mr. Rosebrough was well known in this city, having married Miss Etta Chubb, who formerly made this city her home. He was interested in the clothing business at Huntington with Dick and Company, and was prosperous in that line, and was popular and well liked. When in Decatur he always visited with Godfrey Christen and family and Charles Niblick and wife. Several people from this city will no doubt attend the funeral.
[buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, Sept. 13, 1906
Contributed by Karin King

FRANK SALTSMAN DIED FROM DOUBLE PNEUMONIA - Illness Lasted Ten Days and a Hard Fight Was Made to Win the Battle But Death Overtook Him.
Frank Saltsman, aged 39, died at his home just northwest of Auburn last Thursday night, after an illness since Dec. 18 from influenza resulting in double pneumonia. Mr. Saltsman was a son of Mr. Jacob Saltsman, of this place, and was a very excellent man. He was married and had four children. Mr. Saltsman was stricken with the flu and it was thought that he was getting some better when pneumonia developed and he gradually grew worse, although everything possible was done for his care and comfort during his illness. The deceased was born Feb. 1, 1880, and was the only son of Mr. Saltsman. His mother died several years ago. Besides his wife and four children he leaves two sisters, Mrs. C. J. Meyer, of this place, and Mrs. Victor Zumbrunnen, of Garrett. Mrs. Saltsman was a sister of Mrs. H. S. Hine and Arthur Warner, of this place. Deceased was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church, of Auburn, and also of the Auburn I. O. O. F. He was a stone mason by trade and worked at his trade much of the time during the season when there was work to be done. Of late he had been employed at the Auburn Foundry. Mr. Saltsman had many friends as was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral held on Sunday afternoon from the late home. Rev. S. E. Slater, of the Lutheran church, officiated, and the interment took place in the Waterloo cemetery.
Waterloo Press, DeKalb County, IN; January 2, 1919
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Services for William F. Schlegel, 80, retired restaurateur, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. He died yesterday in Methodist Hospital. His home was at 3005 W. 86th. Before retiring Mr. Schlegel operated restaurants in City Market and the South Side Market. He was a member of Pleasant View Lutheran Church, Pentalpha Masonic Lodge and Royal Order of Jesters.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Howard H. Schmidt, 54, of 2145 Landen Road, New Haven, employed at International Harvester Co for 33 years, died at 2:45 Monday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. He was a patient there seven weeks. Mr Schmidt, a Fort Wayne native who lived in New Haven 30 years, was charter member of the St Joseph Township, Volunteer Fire Department. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Bernice, a son Jeffrey of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Cheryl Schohl of Ocala, Fla, and Vickie Schmidt, at home; and a sister, Florence Kitrush of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 pm Thursday Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, and at the church after 12:30 pm Thursday. Burial will be in Concordia Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church and the Allen County Cancer Society.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; January 27, 1981
Contributed by Jim Cox

Columbus, July 4 - Roscoe Schultz, 53, lifelong resident of Bartholomew County committed suicide today. His wife and daughter who had been at his bedside left the room a short time and when they returned found Schultz gone. Search of the home revealed his body hanging from the rafter in the attic. Worry over financial losses and several months' illness caused his act it is believed. For many years was head of a transfer business here.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wed., 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for John W. Shirrell, 81, 1810 N. Pasadena, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Shirley Brothers Drexel Chapel, with burial in Washington Park Cemetery. He died yesterday in General Hospital. Born in Morgan County, Mr. Shirrell had lived in Indianapolis 21 years. For 63 years he was in the cooperage trade and he had been a national inspector for the Associated Cooper Industries. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Syracuse, NY.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Rhea Louise Sloan, 75, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. She died yesterday in her home, 7700 Westfield Rd. Born at Rushville, Mrs. Sloan had lived in Indianapolis most of her life. She was a member of Fairview Presbyterian Church.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frances Irene Strang (Granny), age 75, of Bluffton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Markle Health and Rehabilitation. She lost her battle with cancer. She was the daughter to the late Arthur Neal and Loveta Weber. Frances was born in Crandon, Wisconsin on January 22, 1943. At an early age, she cared for and helped raise her sisters and brother. She married Melvin Strang in April 1962. They were blessed with three daughters, before Melvin preceded her in death. Frances loved caring for people so much that she made a career out of it for 41 years. She cared for many people. She started in Adams County Hospital in Wisconsin. She held many positions, including unit clerk and nurse's aide. She became a certified Pharmacy Technician in 1992 and a Medication Assistant in 2005. She liked hunting in her early years, but she really liked doing crafts. Her last 8 years were dedicated to caring for Fred Blocker, who preceded her in death on August 2018. Her compassion and caring nature will be forever remembered by her children Debbie (Bill) Cotten of Spokane, WA, Patty (Brian) Elliott of Eau Claire, WI and Tammy (Wayne) Rohde of Bluffton; along with her sisters Linda Damitz, Marilyn Wetzel, Carol Roberts, Peggy Hamilton-Breidenbach, Teresa Rapp and a brother David Hamilton. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. I want to thank all the people that cared for her and were there for her to lean on when she needed someone. In keeping with the wishes of Frances, there will be no services. We request that if you wish, you can donate to the Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation in her name. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home, Wells County, IN; December 16, 2018

Irene Mildred Ueber, 91, of Adams Lake, Wolcottville died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1926, in Chicago to Leonard Francis and Mildred Marie (Coufal) Rivers. She was a 1944 graduate of Farragut Chicago High School. On May 27, 1961, in Wabash she married John David Ueber. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1991. She and her husband owned and operated the Rome City Auto Parts from August, 1976 to June, 1986. Mrs. Ueber was a member of St. Gaspar de Bufalo Catholic Church, Rome City, Adams Lake Conservation Club where she served as President for many years, Noble County Council on Aging, and Beta Sigma Phi in Elmhurst, Illinois. She served as Treasurer of St. Gaspar's annual cookie bar fund raiser for many years. Irene enjoyed needlepoint, ceramics, hummingbirds galore, summer social gatherings in her back yard gazebo with neighbors, family, and friends, and her beloved golf card rides at Adams Lake. Surviving are a son, Thomas Edward (Helen) Sawyer of Peachtree Corners, Georgia; a daughter, Pamela Ann (John) Lair of Lake Mills, Iowa; two grandsons, Billy (Cindy) Sawyer of Dallas, Georgia, and Mark (Brandy) Sawyer of Buford, Georgia; a granddaughter, Kerry (Rec) Carithers of Cumming, Georgia; two great-granddaughters, Emma Sawyer of Buford, Georgia, and Sydney Sawyer of Dallas, Georgia; a sister, Ellen (Dan) Cudzic of Richmond, Virginia; a sister-in-law, Janet Rivers of Bartlett, Illinois; numerous nephews and nieces; and many very loved neighbors and friends on Adams Lake. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard F. Rivers; and two grandsons, Sgt. Christopher Ryan Lair and Ryan Thomas Lair. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Gaspar de Bufalo Catholic Church, Rome City with Father Jay Steele, CSC officiating. Burial will be in Woodruff Cemetery. Calling is Monday, April 2, 2018, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to St. Gaspar Catholic Church emergency fund or masses to the church.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; March 29, 2018

Mrs. Florence Ward, aged 77, of 2135 Lonsdale Dr., NE, passed away Friday afternoon in Blodgett Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two sons, John C. and Richard D., both of Grand Rapids, and eight grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Cascade Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by O'Brien-Gerst Funeral Home.
Grand Rapid Press, Kent County, Michigan; Sat., Nov 24, 1973
Aunt of Decatur resident dies
Mrs. Florence Ward, 77, widow of the late Jack Ward and a native of Decatur, died at Grand Rapids, Mich., Friday afternoon at 5:10 o'clock after a brief illness. Graveside funeral services will be held in that city this afternoon. Mrs. Ward, who has lived in Grand Rapids, for many years was the daughter of the late Millard F. Cowan and was the aunt of Mrs. Robert Heller and aunt by marriage of Mrs. James Cowan, both of this city. She is survived by two sons, John C. and Richard Ward of Grand Rapids and eight grandchildren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Saturday, Nov. 24, 1973
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Alma Wiehe, aged 23 years, wife of Henry Wiehe, living on the Leesburg road, died at the Lutheran hospital, Monday night at 11:45 o'clock, following a five weeks' illness from complications. She was very well known and had a wide circle of devoted friends. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran church and had always been very active in church work. Surviving are the husband, the parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Kammeyer and one sister, Miss Elsie Kammeyer. Funeral services will be held at the home, six miles from the city on the Leesburg road at 1 o'clock, standard time, Wednesday afternoon and at 1:30 o'clock at the Bethlehem Lutheran church, the Rev William Schust officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, IN; April 4, 1922
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Martha Mae Young, 73, 238 S. Denny, will be at 8:40 a.m. tomorrow in the Grinsteiner Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in St. Philip Neri Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She died Saturday in St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Young had been visiting a daughter, Laurette Long, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio when she was hospitalized. A life resident of Indianapolis, Mrs. Young was a member of St. Philip Neri Church and its Altar Society.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, IN; Monday, 5 Oct 1959, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Joseph P. Zimmerman, president of Joseph P. Zimmerman & Co, investments who was an aid on the staff of General John J. Pershing in the world war were held Wednesday at St. Joan of Arc Church. Burial was at Evansville. Mr. Zimmerman died at his home early Monday. Active pallbearers were Timothy P. Sexton, Humphrey Harrington, Charles Frey, Frank Langsenkamp, Harry Calland and Charles Pain. Barney McCarthy, James Barton, Irvin W. Lemaux, Hugh Brady, Joe Markey, Frank Mayr and Harry Quigley were honorary pallbearers. Pallbearers at Evansville were Granner McLeish, Elmer McGrew, William Highland Raymond Coudret, Edward Frisse and Bernard Strouse.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, IN; Wednesday, 5 July 1933, p 9
Contributed by Karen Zach