Cindy Lu Adams, 56, passed away April 27, 2018 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on October 19, 1961, the daughter of the late George and Janet Adams. Cindy had a passion for genealogy and was an avid photographer, taking many of her family members photos over the years. She was active with arts and crafts, even owning a small business with her sister called Sister Spirits. Cindy was a long time member of AA and a sponsor to many people that she had a strong impact on and helped greatly over the years. Her sense of humor was admirable; she was always kind and never judgmental. In her spare time she enjoyed camping, hiking, visiting historic places, and spending time and making memories with her family and friends. Surviving are her children, Adam (Jalena) Mills, and Tala Munsterman; grandchildren, Layla, Jorden, Aeden, and Brianna "Lexi"; siblings, Steven (Cecelia) Adams, and Judi (Tim) Deimling; long-time friend, Kim Mills; honorary daughter, Jordan Gurrero; and a host of nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 30, 2018

Duane R. Adams, age 78, died of End Stages of Parkinson's on March 28, 2018, in The Cedars Nursing Home, Leo, IN. He was born on January 5, 1940, in the St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, IN, to Marvin and Mable (McCrary) Adams. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Lyn Adams. He graduated from Pittsboro Indiana High School with the Class of 1958. He farmed and worked as a Teller for the State Bank of Lizton in Pittsboro, IN, after graduation. He served in the Army as a Radar Specialist from May of 63 to May of 65. He then became a full time farmer while being employed by American Airlines in Indianapolis, IN, and retired in 1998, with 33 Years of service. Duane is survived by his wife, Patricia (Morrison) Adams, of New Haven, IN, his son, Travis Adams (Audrey Dixon), and children, Mia and Aiden, Jimmy and Heather. Dane Adams (Andi Reichhart) and children, Dakota, Max and Oliver and his daughter, Patience Adams and her son Peyton Reynolds, all of Woodburn, IN. He is also survived by his sisters Darlene Lindley and Marilyn Rihm and brothers Robert and Gary Adams. His passion was Farming. He was a member of the Hendricks County Antique, Tractor Club. He was also a member of the Fort Wayne Parkinson's Support Group. He was a resident at the Cedars Nursing Home for the past two years where he enjoyed euchre, dominoes, gardening club, bus trips and going outside as much as he could. His nickname at the Cedars was "The Jolly Green Giant". He was a wonderful husband, family man and loving father. His family and friends will remember him as an easy going person, all around nice guy, a baseball coach and umpire and had a very good sense of humor, even as he beat cancer and during his twenty four years of Parkinson's. In lieu of flowers a donations can be sent to The Cedars, Leo, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 4, 2018

M. Joann Amstutz, 79, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Born in Muncie, Indiana Joann was the daughter of the late John Cox and Dorothy Geller. Joann worked as a phlebotomists with St. Joseph Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, St Joseph Medical Auxiliary, American Society of Pathologist. Joann enjoyed reading, watching sports, volunteering at her church and her pet cats. Surviving are her son, John (Linda) Amstutz of Decatur; step-brother, Wallace Geller of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Joshua Amstutz, Ashley Brock, Marcia Brock, Zachary Amstutz; and brother-in-law, Elmer "Junior" (Kathy) Amstutzof Fort Wayne. Joann was preceded in death by her step-father, Jesse Geller; husband, Larry Amstutz; son, Allen Amstutz; and daughter, Ann Marie Brock. Service is 11:00 am, Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 518 E DeWald St with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue Thursday, April 5, 2018, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm with a rosary service at 6:45 pm. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 3, 2018

Judith Ann Appleman of Auburn, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the age of 81. Ms. Appleman was married to Thomas E. Appleman, who passed away on February 10, 2010. She is survived by their sons, Todd Appleman of Carmel, Indiana, Joshua Appleman of South Jordan, Utah, and Chad Appleman of Canal Fulton, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Tom and Judith lived their entire life together in Auburn, and she was an Auburn High School graduate, Class of 1954. Most recently, she was bookkeeper at the DeKalb County Highway Department for 27 years - a position she truly enjoyed. In the last few months, Judith had been living near her son, Chad, at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Services will be 4 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn, with Jeff Alexander officiating. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling will be Monday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, with funeral services at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Any donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer's Association.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 13, 2018

PENCE - Frances Dawnn (Ward) Armstrong Carrigan, formerly of the Pence community, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002 in The Woodlands, Texas. She was born Aug. 6, 1921 in Warren County. She lived for many years in the Pence community, graduating from Williamsport High School in 1939. She later moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where she lived until moving to The Woodlands, Texas in January 2002. Survivors include: her former husband, Jack Carrigan; sons, Michael Armstrong, Plainfield, Randall (Donna) Armstrong, Debary, Fla., James (Meli) Armstrong, The Woodlands, Texas, and Shawn Carrigan, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Lee (Bonnie) Ward, Engelhard, N.C., and four sisters, Barbara (Charles) Salts, Covington, Anna Jean (Charles) Slauter, Williamsport, JoAnn (John) Koekenberg, Attica, Beverly Skelton, Bradenton, Fla. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester "Bud" Armstrong; a son, Colin Carrigan; and a brother, Kenneth Ward. A memorial gravesite service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jordan Cemetery, Pence. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, is in charge of arrangements.
The Fountain County Neighbor, December 4, 2002, pg A5
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Harry Arnold, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Harry was the son of the late Harry Arnold Jr. and Betty Maxine Arnold. Harry worked for Hanover Shoes and Marathon prior to retiring. He was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church. In his youth, Harry enjoyed going to the lake, speed boating, and attending hockey and racing events. Surviving are his sister, Vicki Vaughn of Fort Wayne; nephew, James Vaughn; niece, Angie Vaughn; and other extended family members. Service is 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, Monday, April 16, 2018, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 12, 2018

AUBURN - Luella Aschleman, 99, of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born Dec. 15, 1918, in Auburn to the late Elsworth and Merle (LaRowe) Brown. Luella married Raymond Aschleman on Sept. 30, 1939, in Auburn, and he passed away Jan. 31, 2016. Mrs. Aschleman worked in the cafeteria at DeKalb High School for several years. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren and was also a member of the Ladies Aide at the church. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Aschleman of Auburn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Sue Aschleman of Auburn, and Timothy and Monica Aschleman of Auburn; a daughter-in-law, Virginia Aschleman; four grandchildren and their spouses, Vicki and Brad Babbitt, Brian and Dawn Aschleman, Denise Aschleman and Eric and Michelle Aschleman; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Babbitt, Emilie Aschleman, Jack Aschleman, Riley Aschleman and Reagan Aschleman; six step-grandchildren, Steve Hulbert, Tom Hulbert, Mike Hulbert, Christine Chanley, Aaron Brown and Casey Brown; several step-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law Norma and Robert Dickison of Garrett; sister-in-law Glenna Brown of Auburn; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Robert Lee Aschleman and David Aschleman; five brothers, Howard Brown, Clyde Brown, Ed Brown, Clarence Brown and Richard Brown; and two sisters, Geraldine Clark and Sue Bock. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. Pastor Duane Grady will be officiating. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Visitation will also be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, DeKalb County Humane Shelter, or the DeKalb County Horsemen's Association.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 12, 2018

Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Bailey, 27, of near Waterloo, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren, with Rev. A. F. Morris officiating. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery, west of Huntertown. Mrs. Bailey, wife of Monroe Bailey, died early Monday morning at the Sacred Heart hospital in Garrett, where she underwent a major operation January 8. She leaves five small children.
Evening Star, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; Tuesday, January 24, 1939
Hinsa June Bailey in the Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Hilda June Bailey [Hinsa June Peffle] Maiden Name: Baizer; Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 27; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 23 Jun 1911; Birth Place: Ind; Death Date: 23 Jan 1939; Death Place: Garrett, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: Chester Pepple; Mother: Sylva Bosler; Spouse: Monroe F. Bailey; Informant: Monroe Bailey; Waterloo, Ind.
Burial: Jan. 25, 1939; Fairview Cem., Huntertown
Contributed by Karin King

BARTH, MRS. ANNA M., 2915 Webber St. Sarasota, Thursday (Jan. 15, 1070). Born Indiana. In Sarasota 14 years coming from Fort Wayne, Ind. Was member of Shiloh Chapter No. 141, OWS, Fort Wayne. Survivors: husband, William J.; a daughter, Mrs. Harry Williamson of East Aurora, N.Y.; a brother Frank J. Janorschke of Fort Wayne, Ind. and two grandchildren. Wilson Funeral Home, Sarasota.
Tampa Bay Times (FL); January 17, 1970
Contributed by Scott Bowmar and typed by Jane Edson

Stephen E. Bebout dies unexpectedly
Stephen E. Bebout, 23, of Convoy, O., route 4, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at the Van Wert county hospital, where he was admitted Thursday. He was born in Convoy March 22, 1948, a son of Eugene H. and Carol Carey-Bebout, and was married to Elaine B. Comeau June 19, 1971. A 1966 graduate of Crestview high school, he served three years in the armed forces, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. An employee of International Harvester in Fort Wayne, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran church in Convoy, Adams Post 43, American Legion, Decatur, and the Convoy Conservation club. Surviving are his wife; his parents, a brother, Bradley Bebout of Convoy; two sisters, Mrs. Randolph (Suzi) Thompson of Convoy, and Jan Bebout, at home; and the grandparents, Mrs. Harold (Ethel) Bebout of Willshire, O., and Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt F. Carey of Convoy route 2. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Lutheran church at Convoy, with Rev. Dean C. Cheek officiating. Burial will be in the Convoy IOOF cemetery. Friends may call at the Stainfield funeral home in Convoy from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN, Tuesday, January 11, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Heart Attack Is Fatal To Lynn C. Berry, 32
Final rites will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the Oetting funeral home at Harlan for Lynn C. Berry, 32, of R. 1, Spencerville. He was a native of St. Johns, southeast of Garrett, a son of Mrs. Ross Berry of Butler Cener and a brother of Argil Berry of Garrett. The Rev. Keith Davis will officiate and burial will follow in Scipio cemetery. Mr. Berry, an employe of Phelps-Dodge in Fort Wayne, died Friday at 11 a.m. en route to Community hospital in Hicksville. He had been stricken with a heart attack earlier. Mr. Berry had not been previously ill with any heart trouble. However, his mother states that he had suffered with severe headaches since being in the navy and doctors had never been able to diagnose the cause. Mr. Berry was born Sept. 5, 1925, at St. Johns. He attended the rural grade schools. When a senior in Huntertown high school he enlisted in the navy during World War II and then re-enlisted, serving almost eight years. Surviving besides the mother and brother are the widow, Mabel; a son, Billy; two step-sons, Jimmy and David, at home; a daughter, Ann; two other brothers, Winfred of Ashley, Alva of Columbia City; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Harter of Corunna; and the grandmother, Mrs. Alcie Carnahan of Butler.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; January 13, 1958
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

MILITARY RITES - Spec. 5 Michael L. Berry
Military funeral services were held at 2 p.m. April 23 in the Swank-Ross Funeral home in Ashley for Spec. 5 Michael Lewis Berry, 21, Rt. 1, Ashley. The Rev. Newhart, pastor of the Cedar Lake Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in Fairfield Center cemetery. Spec. 5 Berry died March 25 in South Vietnam of wounds received in combat fighting. Born Aug. 12, 1947 in Auburn, the son of Winfred and Alice Reinoehl Berry, he spent his life in the rural area of Ashley. He was a graduate of Ashley high school and was engaged in farming prior to serving in the US Army. Other survivors include two brothers, Spec. 4 Donald Berry with the US Army in Maryland and Ross of Rt. 1, Ashley.
Unknown newspaper clipping, not dated
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

DIPHTHERIA IS FATAL TO MYRNA BERRY, AGED 12
Myrna Berry, 12-year old daughter and youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Berry of 5 miles south of Garrett in Butler township, died suddenly of a heart attack caused by diphtheria as Sacred Heart hospital Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The girl had been ill only ten days and she entered the hospital Jan. 12. She appeared to be recovering from the contagious disease when suddenly the heart attack struck her. Physicians report that there are four more families in the Butler Center district that have children who are afflicted with the disease. Schools at Butler Center, St. Johns, Five Points and the Hogue school were closed last week in order to allow doctors to administer toxoid to all the school children. It was feared that all of the children had been exposed to the disease as Myrna Berry had ridden in the school bus with them. Dr. R. A. Nason, city health officer, states that no cases have been reported in Garrett. He says that the symptoms of diphtheria are fever and sore throat and that if any children develop these symptoms their parents should call a physician immediately. Children who have received toxoil shots in infancy are in 95 cases out of 100 immune from the disease for life. Myrna was born July 8, 1933, in Butler township and she was a student at the Five Points school. Her parents reside on the Heinzerling farm south of Butler Center. Surviving besides the parents are four brothers, Winfred and Argyl, at home, Alva of Fort Wayne and Lynn, who is expected home from the navy; and one sister, Mrs. George Harter of 2 miles southeast of LaOtto in DeKalb county. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the Geo. W. Iler mortuary in Garrett. The Rev. R. E. Clayton of the Waynedale Methodist church officiated and burial followed in Cedar Chapel cemetery southeast of Garrett. Myrna was a member of the Cedar Chapel Methodist church, where Rev. Clayton was formerly pastor.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; January 21, 1946
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

ROSS BERRY IS A CANCER VICTIM; FUNERAL TODAY
Ross E. Berry, 65, a resident for 44 years of Butler Center, south of Garrett, died Friday at 10:40 p.m. of cancer in the Veterans Administration hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was a patient for several weeks. He had been ill since last September. The body was taken to the McKee funeral home in Garrett where final rites will be held Monday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Keith Davis of the Butler Center Methodist church will officiate, assisted by the Rev. L. E. Clayton of Wabash. Burial will follow in Cedar Chapel cemetery, southeast of Garrett. Mr. Berry was born Sept. 20, 1890, in Belmont county, Ohio, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Berry. He was a farmer and a World War I veteran. He and Eva Carnahan were married July 24, 1917, at Hillsdale, Mich. Surviving besides the widow are four sons, Winfred of Hudson, Ind., Alva of Tri Lakes, Ind., Lynn of R. 2, Auburn, and Argil, at home; one daughter, Mrs. George Harter of Corunna; two brothers, Chester of West Lafayette, O., and Alva of Jerusalem, O.; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Linnemeier of Fort Wayne and nine grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; July 30, 1956
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Ashley - Winfred Lewis Berry, 53, died Monday at 9:08 a.m. at the DeKalb Memorial Hospital. A 20 year resident of Route 1, he was admitted July 10. Survivors include his mother Eva Baker, Butler, and his wife, Alice. Also surviving are two sons, Donald and Ross, both of Route 1. Another son, Michael, was killed March 23, 1969 in Vietnam. Two brothers, Alva, Columbia City, and Argil, Butler, also survive. Calling at the Swank-Sprankle Funeral Home will be after 11 a.m. today. The funeral sevices will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Newhard, Cedar Lake Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery. Mr. Berry was a 27 year employee of International Harvester, Fort Wayne.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; July 17, 1973
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

Mrs. Gertrude May Billman, 54, of 531 Stadium Drive, died at 1:54 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient a few hours. A native of DeKalb County, she resided in the community since 1953 and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles T.; a daughter, Mrs. Doria May Bryant, R. R. 2, Albion; two brothers, Gary Likens and Russell Likens, both of Auburn; and four grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Pentecostal Church, Rev. Claude Lawson and Rev. Fred Halsey officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Cemetery, near Albion. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until service time.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; November 10, 1964
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

FATHER LOCAL MAN SUCCUMBS
Funeral services for Ernest Black age 72 years, who died Wednesday morning at his home, three and one-half miles southeast of Wanatah, will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the family home, Rev. John Schaible officiating. Burial will be in Salem evangelical cemetery, west of Wanatah. Mr. Black was born in Porter county, nine miles southeast of Valparaiso, on November 26, 1858. His wife preceded him in death thirty-three years ago. Surviving are three sons, Roy Black of Wanatah, William Black of Valparaiso, and George Black of Michigan City; two brothers, Irvin Black of New Haven, Ind., and Stephen Black of Wanatah, and one sister, Mrs. Eva Hodges, of Galiatin, Mo.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, IN; October 19, 1961
Contributed by Scott Bowmar

FORT WAYNE - Virgil J. "Pete" Bobay, 83, died Thursday. Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1020 Capitol Ave. Calling 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
[buried Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; Friday, July 16, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

OTTERBEIN - Audrey C. Booth, 78, 512 W. Ventura St., Otterbein, died at 12:23 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. Arrangements are pending at Maus Funeral Home, Attica.
The Fountain County Neighbor, January 17, 2001, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Brother of city residents dies
Robert (Cliff) Burkhart, 55, of 1536 Ashley avenue, Fort Wayne died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday at the Lutheran hospital, a few hours after admittance. Mr. Burkhart, a veteran of World War II, was a former driver for Norwalk Truck Lines. Surviving are his wife, Anna; a son, Carl, two daughters, Anna and Cindy, at home; his parents Mr. And Mrs. Carl Burkhart of Pleasant Mills; three brothers, Lester, William and Richard, all of Decatur, and a sister, Mrs. Betty Halberstadt of Richmond. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons funeral home, with Rev. Benjamin Antle officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 7, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Florence Busick taken by death
Mrs. Florence Busick, 62, of 202 Mulberry street, Monroeville, widow of Edwin A. Busick, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Turtle Creek convalescent center south, Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient since Oct. 27 of last year. Mrs. Busick was formerly employed at Shaffer's restaurant in Decatur and the Eat Rite restaurant in Waynedale. The family lived in Monroeville route 2 for many years. She was born in Allen county July 21, 1909, a daughter of John and Magdaline Sack-Scherschel, and was married to Edwin A. Busick Feb. 24, 1934. Her husband preceded her in death Dec. 21, 1969. Mrs. Busick was a member of ST. Rose Catholic church at Monroeville. Surviving are one son, William Busick of Monroeville, route 1; three daughters, Mrs. Arlo (Marjorie) Wagner of Cloverdale, O., Mrs. Edwin (Shirley) Rosswurm of Albion route 2, and Miss Rose M. Busick of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Walter Scherschel of Fort Wayne, and Elmer Scherschel of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Zwick funeral home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose Catholic church at Monroeville with Rev. Paul D. Miller officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday until time of the services. The rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
[Buried Saint Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Friday, January 28, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

LAFAYETTE - Wilhelmina K. "Billie" Clawson, 83, 10 Goldersgreen Drive, Lafayette, died at 2:55 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 in St. Anthony Healthcare Center, Lafayette. She had been in failing health for the past two months. She was born in Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County, the daughter of Otto F. and Caroline Lena Link Lange. She married Delmar W. Clawson May 3, 1947 in Lafayette. He survives. She was raised in Tippecanoe County and graduated from Montmorenci High School. She and her husband lived in rural Warren County near Independence for 38 years, later moving to Williamsport, where they lived for six years. They moved to Lafayette in September 1999. She first worked for Chamberlain Ice Cream Company in Lafayette and later worked at Purdue University for 15 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Otterbein Lutheran Church and attended the Riverview United Methodist Church in Independence. She enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers. Survivors, besides the husband, include: a daughter, Carol (Thomas S.) Odore, West Lafayette; a sister, Pauline (Russ) Graefnitz, Lafayette; a sister-in-law, Lois Lange, West Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl O. Lange. Gravesite services and burial were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Independence Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Jordan officiating. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
unknown source
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

DELPHI - Mary E. (Ford) Crane, 87, Delphi, formerly of Alvin, Ill., died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center, Delphi. She was born Sept. 20, 1919 in Warren County, the daughter of Herman and Minnie (Thorton) Ford. She married Joseph O. Crane, who preceded in death. She attended nursing school in Kankakee, Ill. She had lived in Alvin, Ill. for 25 years before moving to Delphi. She worked as a nurse at Lakeview Hospital, Danville, Ill. She enjoyed family dinners and her grandchildren. Survivors include: three sons, James Crane, DeLand, Fla., Joe (Cathy) Crane and Dean (Bernie) Crane, both of Grantville, Pa.; a son-in-law, Tom Lamie, Fowler; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Floyd R. Ford and Emmerson Ford; a daughter, Connie Lamie; and a son, Jack Crane. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Thursday in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Jordan Cemetery, Pence. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hoopeston Public Library District. Online condolences may be made at Grady Funeral Home, Indiana.
The Fountain County Neighbor, September 5, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Lucy May Custer, 84, of Ohio City, O., route 1, mother of Glen V. Custer of Decatur, died at 1 a.m. today at the Smith nursing home in Rockford, O., following an illness of three years. Born in Liberty township, Van Wert county, O.; April 17, 1887, she was a daughter of Frank and Serena Kline-Moyer, and was married to Bert Custer Dec. 31, 1906. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1958. Mrs. Custer was a member of St. John's Lutheran church at Ohio City. Surviving are two sons, Glenn V. Custer of Decatur, and Rev. Rex Custer of Waynedale, one daughter, Mrs. Waldo (Mary Ellen) Stetler of Ohio City route 1; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Matthews of Van Wert; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two sons, Hubert and Merle, and a sister, Celia, preceded her in death. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cowan & Son funeral home in Van Wert, with Rev. George W. Dittmar officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery at Ohio City. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, January 10, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

September 23, 1946 -- April 10, 2018
Wayne Irvin Deal, 71, of Elkhart, died at 1:35 pm, on Tuesday, April 10 at his sister's residence in Elkhart, after an extended illness. He was born on September 23, 1946, in Galesburg, IL, to Cress Gilbert and Anna Marguerite (Steele) Deal. On March 14, 1980 he married Marjorie Steele; she died December 10, 2012. Surviving are son, Daniel (Rachel) Deal of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Janice (Michael) McCraner of Elkhart; two step-sisters, Barbara Jameson of IA, Kathy Dean of IL; step-brother, Gilbert "Gabe" Deal of Elkhart; dear friend, Becky Gustin of Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and step-brother, James Deal. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968 and was a Purple Heart recipient. He worked for 30 years in the Veteran's Administration as CFO of the Marion Hospital in Marion, IN, as well as the VA hospitals in Las Vegas, NV and Biloxi, MS. He loved animals and especially missed his dear poodle Sophia. Wayne and his wife loved to travel together. Graveside services with full military honors by Middlebury Post 210 will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 21 at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Services will be conducted by Pastor Joel Gentz. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, IN; April 14, 2018

Rosamond J. Dehner, 94, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Richard Joseph and Georgia Blackwell, and grew up in New Haven, IN. Rosamond graduated from Central Catholic High School. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Holy Rosary Sodality. Surviving are her children: Gregory C. (Madeleine) Dehner of Fort Wayne, IN; Jane A. (Michael) Arata of Fort Wayne, IN; Ann E. Dehner of Boise, ID; Susan D. (Jeff) Kucer of Indianapolis, IN; Jay G. (Chloe) Dehner of Spokane, WA; Deborah M. Hacker of Plainfield, IN; sister, Sharon R. Bamberger of NY; 21 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. Rosamond was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Gerald "Jerry" Dehner; brothers, Richard O. Blackwell, Carroll D. Blackwell, and Charles Blackwell; sisters, Georganna Langhorst, Marilyn Z. Heiny, and Patricia A. Gotta. Rosamond enjoyed a long, full life as a devoted wife, magnificent mother, a cheerful grandmother and caring friend. She was multi-dimensional, having many talents, skills and hobbies. She owned and operated her own small business and later became the CEO of a growing Dehner family. She leaves the strongest legacy in her commitment to family and philanthropy. Education, kindness and manners were important to this gracious woman. She was a Girl Scout troop leader and a Boy Scouts den mother. As both Mom and Grandma, she had a magic touch with babies and could sooth a restless child with a melodic voice or gentle embrace. She was perhaps Notre Dame football's biggest fan, and she enjoyed sharing her enthusiasm for most other sports as well. Whether fixing gourmet meals or playing piano, weaving baskets or introducing another child to waterskiing, euchre or the Jitterbug, she remained forever young at heart. Mass of Christian Burial is 1:00 pm Friday, April 13, 2018, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 5-8 pm Thursday, April 12, 2018, at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, Matthew 25, or Parkview Home Health and Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 10, 2018

Ann L. Dickson - Devoted Wife, beloved Mother and Nana.
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. A Celebration of Ann's Life will be 11 am, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Presbyterian Chapel of the Lakes, 2955 West Orland Road in Angola, Indiana. Memorial Calling will be Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd, from 5 pm to 8 pm. 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.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 5, 2018

Roy B. Dobson, 78, of Corunna and formerly of Brimfield died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1939, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Ewell and Abby (Grigsby) Dobson. He graduated from Alice Lloyd Junior College, formerly Caney Creek Junior College, in Caney Creek, Kentucky. He also attended the University of Kentucky. Mr. Dobson served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On November 25, 1960, in Hindman, Kentucky, he married Shirley Terry. Mr. Dobson co-owned and operated T & D Mobil in Wolcottville with his brother-in-law, Henderson Terry. He retired from Federal Mogul in Avilla. Roy loved all sports and was a fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Dobson of Corunna; a daughter, Theresa (Michael) Hale of Corunna; a son, Michael (Rebecca) Dobson of St. Ansgar, Iowa; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Dobson; his parents; two sisters, Phyllis Caskey and Martha Dobson; and two brothers, Robert Dobson and Raymond Dobson. Funeral services will be Monday, April 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville, with Pastor Glen Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery, Rome City at a later date. Calling is Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 6, 2018

Shirley M. Domeier, age 78, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born and raised in Big Beaver, MI to the late Harold Floyd and Freida Caulk. Shirley attended Oakland Community College in MI. She was an apartment manager and worked at the local bank. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Roanoke, IN. American Legion Post 160, and was on the Roanoke Planning Board. Shirley was a former Scout leader and cared for many family members. She also took in several exchange students. She is survived by her children Wayne (Adrienne) Domeier, Dan Domeier, Dale (Jill) Domeier, Mark (Lynn) Domeier, Theresa (Rob) Laparl, Scott ( Christa) Domeier, sisters Louise Tanner and JoAnn Caulk, also survived by 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by D.O McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 30, 2018

RITES WEDNESDAY
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Warren United Methodist Chapel for Mrs. Ezra (Orpha) Doversberger, 74, of Warren, who died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Wells Community Hospital in Bluffton. Rites are in charge of Rev. Gail Davis with burial in Masonic Cemetery at Warren. Surviving are the husband, who was a retired barber at Warren; two sons, Richard Doversberger of Columbia City and Robert Doversberger of Kingsley, Ia., two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Jones of Warren and Mrs. Eltha Thomas of Huntington, and two (cut off)
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; September 19, 1978
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Frances J. Dunno, 79, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Frances worked as a teacher's aide, with Fort Wayne Community Schools retiring May 1, 2002. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She loved to read and was a devout wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Richard E. Dunno, Sr. of Fort Wayne; her five children, Susan M. (Richard ) Taylor, Richard E. Dunno, Jr., Frank E. (Maureen) Dunno, Charles Z. (Susan) Dunno of all of Fort Wayne, and Allison P. (Jeremy) Goldy of New Haven; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings Robert M. (Mary) Kahn of Fort Wayne, Frank C. (Bonnie) Kahn of Leesburg, James J. (Robin) Kahn of Roanoke, IN, Mary Louise (Dan) Thiel of Garrett, IN, Judy A. (Dave) Malinowski of Palm Harbor, FL, Patricia K. (Terry) Fosnaugh of Huntertown, IN, Christine R. (Steve) Bacon of Coldwater, MI, Gloria Ilene (Steve) Pence of Fort Wayne, Katherine J. (Larry) Christman of Fort Wayne, and Deborah J. (Carl) Mosher of Big Long Lake; and brother-in-law, Tom "Arnie" Badders. Frances was preceded in death by father, Frank C. Kahn, Sr.; mother, Jane Kahn; and sister, Nancy J. Badders. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Drive with and hour of calling prior to Mass. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue, Monday, April 30, 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Rosary service at 3:30 pm. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 27, 2018

CROWN POINT - Susie J. (Cottingham) Ehrhardt, 98, a resident of St. Anthony Nursing Home, Crown Point, died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999. She had been a resident there for the past seven years. Born April 8, 1901 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of William and Lillie Talbott Cottingham. She married Charles H. Ehrhardt Sept. 1, 1939 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death in 1992. She graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Lafayette Business College. She had lived in Highland and Bella Vista, Ark. several years. She was a bookkeeper for the Jamison Brothers Co., Lafayette; the University of Chicago Clinics; and the Department of Physics at Purdue University. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Bella Vista Community Church in Bella Vista, Ark. Survivors include: daughter, Martha (Zigmund) Ondo, Highland; and grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn (Jeff) Salt, Glasgow, Scotland, David Charles Ondo, Elkhart. She was also preceded in death by five brothers; and sisters. A memorial service will be at Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. The cremains will be buried in the a family plot in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport. Memorial contributions can be made to the Warren Community Foundation.
Fountain County Neighbor, April 21, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Stanley R. Goen, 78, Williamsport, died at 1:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 in the home of his daughter, Jacqueline James, 125 Tami Lane, Williamsport. Arrangements are pending at Maus Funeral Home, Attica.
The Fountain County Neighbor, October 11, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Dr. Roy Goldner taken by death
Ervin Goldner, of Preble, has returned home after attending funeral services at Lansing, Mich., for his brother, Dr. Roy E. Goldner, who died after an illness of several years. Dr. Goldner, a native of Preble, had resided in Lansing for 45 years. Also surviving are his wife, Delia; two sons, Stan and Edward; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Morey, and 10 grandchildren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 12, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

WEST LEBANON - James Corbet Good, Jr., 65, a resident of West Lebanon, died at 3:40 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 in VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, Ill. He had been in failing health for several weeks. He was born Aug. 6, 1936 in Judyville, Warren County, the son of James Corbet and Rose Reynolds Good. He married Judy K. (Peevler) Williamson Jan. 27, 1985 in West Lebanon. She survives. He attended West Lebanon schools. He lived in Hobart for 30 years before returning to West Lebanon in 1984. While in Hobart, he was employed at U. S. Steel. He was a truck driver for Frontier and various trucking firms. He served in the U. S. Army from 1959 to 1961. He enjoyed spending time on his CB radio known by the handle "Kofy Kup." Survivors, besides the wife, include: a son, James Allen Good, Dallas, Texas; two step sons, Dwayne Williamson, Frankfort and Tim Williamson, Attica; two step daughters, Vicky (Larry) Campbell, Oceanside, Calif. and Cheryl Williamson, Colfax; a brother, Jack Good, Lafayette; a sister, Rosie Brown, Attica; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday in Grady Funeral Home, West Lebanon, with the Rev Grover Williams officiating. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery with full military gravesite rites. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.
Fountain Co. Neighbor, April 21, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Greg D. "Yogi" Hale, 63, passed away on April 16, 2018. He was born on August 27, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of the late Casto and Phyllis Hale. Yogi served as the President of Complete Drives INC for several years. He was a Mason and Shriner, and served as the past President of Wallen Ball Park. Yogi also coached baseball for many years. He was a kind hearted, thoughtful, generous man. His interests included genealogy, engineering, and history. Surviving are his children; Justin Hale, Zach Hale, Tracy (Adam) Hale-Lamb; step-daughter, Tonya Threet; grandchildren, Maci Lada and Connor Lamb; step-grandchildren, Shy-Lay Myatt, Ciara Beckler, Madison Beckler, and Victor Morales; and sisters, Kate Hale, and Jane Keller. Funeral service will be at 2pm on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park 1320 E. Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825, with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will take place from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday April 21, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Cancer Services of North East Indiana or Brookside Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 18, 2018

Jacqueline M. "Jackie" Hamlin, 84, of Wolcottville died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at 5:45 a.m. at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. She was born June 19, 1933, in Kendallville to John A. and Hildegard (Christen) Morr. On February 6, 1953, in Waterloo she married Walter I. Hamlin. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2002. Mrs. Hamlin was a homemaker and a member of the Kendallville Church of Christ. Jackie enjoyed gardening, reading, yard work, and her church. Surviving are a daughter, Linda (Mike) Metz of LaGrange; a son, W. Vance (Phyllis) Hamlin of Kendallville; two nieces she assisted in raising, Cathy (Gale) Shultz of South Milford and Melissa (Greg) Dickerson of Wolcottville; 11 grandchildren, Melinda (Russ) White, Aimee (Tom) Rhoden, Nathaniel (Michaela) Hamlin, Sarah (Matthew) Thomas, Rachel (Brandon) Estrada, Laura (Ben) Aberle, Ashley (Brad) Morehouse, Nichole (Ryan) Hamil, Kaylin Nugent, Jacob Dickerson, and Evan Dickerson; 18 great-grandchildren, Rebekah White, Lucas White, Abriella Rhoden, Emersyn Rhoden, Jaxson Rhoden, Olivia Rhoden, Lillian Hamlin, Maisie Hamlin, Clara Hamlin, Willow Thomas, Wilder Thomas, Caleb Estrada, Annalise Estrada, Josephine Estrada, Savanna Aberle, Easton Hamil, Kennedy Hamil, and baby girl Aberle due soon; and a brother, Clayton (Carolyn) Morr of Wawaka. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Root; and two brothers, John L. Morr and Delbert E. Morr. Funeral services will be Friday, April 13, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville with her grandson-in-law, Pastor Matthew Thomas of Christian Campus House in Charleston Illinois, and Pastor Ken Weaver of Parkview LaGrange Hospice officiating. Burial will be in the South Milford Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are Marcus Hamlin and Mitchell Diehm. Active pallbearers are Russ White, Tom Rhoden, Nathan Hamlin, Brandon Estrada, Ben Aberle, Brad Morehouse, Ryan Hamil, Jacob Dickerson, and Evan Dickerson. Calling is Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Preferred memorials are to Parkview LaGrange Hospice.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 10, 2018

Jerry Lynn Hannah, 62, of Wolcottville, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 7 p.m. at his residence. He was born June 10, 1955, in Marion, to Earnest Franklin and Emma Florence (George) Hannah. He was a graduate of Madison Grant High School in Fairmount and had attended Manchester College. Jerry loved living at Adams Lake and took every opportunity he could to fish. While living at the lake Mr. Hannah worked at the BP Gas Station in Wolcottville. Surviving are a sister, Phyllis (John) Hebble of Decatur; a brother, William (Linda) Hannah of Point Isabel; two nieces, Shelly Hebble and Michelle (Mike) Obergfell; and two nephews, Scott (Jennifer) Hebble and Jay (Jennifer) Hannah. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest F. Hannah; his mother, Emma F. Tolle; his stepfather, Howard Tolle; a stepsister, Janice Simpson; and a stepbrother, JR Tolle. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 25, 2018

Waterloo - Donald Herndon, 71 of Waterloo died Saturday March 31, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice home in Fort Wayne. He was born March 17, 1947 in Warrior Mines, West Virginia to James and Magdlen (Bowen) Herndon. They have both passed away as has a sister Lynn Hurd. Don worked at Weatherhead in Angola, Dana Corporation in Auburn, Transguard in Angola and part time at AirWay in Hamilton. He loved to play golf. Don is survived by his wife Pam (Lutz) Herndon of Waterloo. Also survived by2 sons and daughter in laws, Mike and Lisa Herndon of Fremont and Todd and Shelly Herndon of Angola; a former exchange student they hosted and have been close to for 30 years, Poul Erik Andersen of Denmark; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Sutton and her husband Adam of Auburn, Nick Herndon of Fremont, Jeffrey Herndon of Fremont and Beau Herndon of Angola; a great granddaughter Willow Sutton; 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Junior (Peg) Herndon of Fort Wayne, Jerry (Bernice) Herndon of Farmland, Carol (Al) Surpas of Muncie, Wanda (Rick) Fix of Farmland and Shirlene (Hubie) Tinsman of Belize. A Memorial service will be 1 PM Friday April 6, 2018 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Pastor John Bruney officiating. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday from 5 to 7 in the evening and also 1 hour prior to the service Friday from noon to 1 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 2, 2018

Phillip R. Herrick, 91, passed away April 23, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Cleveland, OH he served in the Army during WWII and in the Army Medical Corps in the occupation of Korea following the war. Phillip received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology where he earned his letter in wrestling. He was employed as an electrical engineer at General Electric Lamp Division in New York City, Cleveland, and Fort Wayne. Philip was the author of a number of papers in the Illuminating Engineering and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer journals. He served as president of the GE club. Phillip served as a trail guide at Fox Island and Metea Parks. He served as Scoutmaster for the Thunderbird District and Anthony Wayne Council. Phillip also worked with Epiphany Lutheran Church operating the children's rides at the Johnny Appleseed Festival. He participated in the senior games for many years and won the overall trophy in 1991. He is survived by daughter, Marjorie (Bob) Johns of St. Johns, MI; sons, David (Kelly) Herrick of Fort Wayne and Tim (Linda) Herrick of Plainfield, IL; and 4 grandsons. Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Herrick. Calling at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 12:00 noon - 2pm. Private family graveside services will be held. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Methodist Church, Epiphany Lutheran Church, or Anthony Wayne Council of Boy Scouts.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 24, 2018

Lilly Jo Himelick, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her parents Phillip and Terri Himelick of Fort Wayne, IN, grandparents, Susan Chilcote of Fort Wayne, Jeff Himelick of Fountain City, IN, Lora Bromagem of Pamona Park, FL, Evelyn Burns of Brownsville, IN, and many other loving family members. Lilly was preceded in death by grandfather, Terry Chilcote. Lilly's family would like to thank all of the kind and caring nurses that cared for her as if she were their own; Terry D, Valerie V, Lori C, Terah S, Kelsey O, Steph H, Kaitlyn W, Bria F, Caryn S, Anne Therese L, Rachel M, Rachel W, Jennifer H, Kim W, Jenn S, Lorraine S, Megan H, Lindsay G, Brooke R, and Kelsey S. A special thanks to Dr. Cameron, Regina, and Dr. Smith for their love and care on her final day. Her sweet demeanor and sassy personality will be enjoyed in heaven. Service is 11:00 am, April 5, 2018 at Avalon Missionary Church, 1212 Lower Huntington Rd with Pastor K. Paul Maurer officiating and calling an hour prior. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Dupont Hospital NICU.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 2, 2018

Pleasant Lake - Larry L. Hindman, 77 of Pleasant Lake died Wednesday April 11, 2018 at his Home with family at his side. He was born November 16, 1940 in Fort Wayne to Lee M and Aline B (Mendall) Hindman. Larry was a 1959 graduate of Pleasant Lake High School and enjoyed watching NASCAR. He worked as a Budweiser Representative working for Angola Distributing and DeKalb Distributing. He married Joan Roland on November 14, 1959 in St. Michaels Catholic Church in Waterloo and she died May 15, 2008. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son, Holley Fenton of Minneapolis, Minn, Tammy Hindman of Auburn and Wesley Hindman of Pleasant Lake;4 grandchildren, Zac Fenton, Brandy Fenton, Kass Fenton and Delaney Fenton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a granddaughter, Erica Widmer and a sister Nancy Schannen. A Memorial Service will be 1 PM Saturday April 14, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Pleasant Lake with the Rev. George Foulk officiating. The family will receive friends for 2 hour prior to the service at the church Saturday from 11 to 1 PM. Preferred memorials are to the First Baptist Church of Pleasant Lake. Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Waterloo is assisting the family with arrangements.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 12, 2018

Hitchcock infant dies in Calif.
Word has been received here of the death Friday night in Los Angeles, Calif., of the six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hitchcock, formerly of Decatur. Surviving in addition to the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rolston, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hitchcock, all of Decatur. Funeral services and burial were in Los Angeles.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 7, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Waterloo - Jeff "Jeffy" Hoffmeister, 64, of Waterloo died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at his home in Waterloo. A celebration of life calling will be from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo. A private committal will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery in Fort Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to www.nationalassistancedogs.org or Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 30, 2018

HUNTINGTON MAN IS SUICIDE AT HIS HOME
HUNTINGTON, Ind., Jan. 15 - Homer D. Hoke, 50, died yesterday of a gunshot wound self-inflicted at his home Thursday.
[buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana]
Evening News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; January 15, 1941
Contributed by Karin King

Lois A. Hoover, 83, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Peoria, IL, to the late Arthur and Anna Rains. Lois graduated from Geneva High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Lois enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casinos, shopping on QVC and HSN and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are her sons, Gregory D Hoover of Indianapolis, IN; George A Hoover of South Whitley, IN; William R Hoover of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Bradley Elkins, Ashleih Godsey, Kara Hoover, Josh Rexwinkle, Tiffany Whisman and 4 great grandchildren . Lois was preceded in death by, husband, Herbert Hoover, daughter, Ann Rexwinkle, and a sister, Elizabeth Felton. Service is 3:00 pm, Wednesday April 25, 2018 at- D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 21, 2018

Shirley A. (Heintzelman) Hoover, 52, of Decatur, IN passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Parkview Hospital Supportive Care - Randallia in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Monday, March 28, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Oscar "Bud" Heintzelman and Margaret (Weaver) Heintzelman. She married Robert "Will" Hoover on July 5, 2002 in Decatur, Indiana. Will and Shirley were together for 31 years. Shirley was a graduate of Heritage High School in 1984. She worked as a department manager at Walmart in Decatur for 15 years. Shirley loved to garden. She created many beautiful flower beds at her home. She loved spending time with family and friends. Shirley was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Will" Hoover of Decatur; mother, Margaret Heintzelman of Monroeville; six brothers, Oscar (Ruth) Heintzelman of Fort Wayne, Charlie (Janet) Heintzelman of Fort Wayne, John Heintzelman of Monroeville, Danny Heintzelman of Monroeville, Andy Heintzelman of Maples, IN, and Ben Heintzelman of Indianapolis; two sisters, Carolyn (Tony) Sipe of Monroeville and Angie (Richard) Ramirez of Fort Wayne; and 12 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Heintzelman. A prayer service will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday April 19, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday April 18, 2018 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville. Prior to visitation, a Rosary Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorials can be made to American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Masses, or St. Rose Catholic Building Fund.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 16, 2018

Edward "Thunder Chicken" Horn, 78, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Born in Auburn, Indiana, Ed was the son of the late George and Juanita Horn. Ed served our country as a US Marine veteran. He was a forklift mechanic for Food Marketing, Carnation and Nestle before retiring in 2002. Ed enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales, collecting coins and spending time with his family. Ed made friends with everyone he met and enjoyed making people around him laugh. His wonderful sense of humor will be missed. Surviving are his children, Evon (Scott) Mumma, Robin Trimm both of Fort Wayne, Raymond (Carolyn) Horn of New Haven, Charles Horn of Fort Wayne, Jennifer (Justin Modglin) Horn of Roanoke, James (Brittney) Horn of Fort Wayne; brother, Robert (Kathy) Horn of Leo; sister, Juanita Hill of SC; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Ed was preceded in death by his son Edward Horn II; siblings, Betty York, George Horn, Jr., Glenda Horn, Libby Morris; and brother-in-law, Jim Hill. A Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 3 pm to 7 pm with a Marine Military presentation at 5 pm at the Arlington Clubhouse, 4630 W. Arlington Park Blvd. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 4, 2018

George O. "Ace" or "Fuzz" Houser, 87, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, George was the son of the late George and Dorothy Houser. George graduated from Elmhurst High School and earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. George was a Korean War Marine veteran. He worked as a Design Engineer with Navistar for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 451, Korean War Veterans Chapter 1, and Society of Engineers at Navistar. George enjoyed golfing, bowling, going to Lake George for 59 summers, swimming, and playing cards. He loved his faith and attending Mass. He loved his family and cherished his grandchildren. Surviving are his children, Steven (Connie) Houser of Fort Wayne, Thomas (Rosie) Houser of Hamilton, OH, Teresa (Brian) Gribler of New Haven; grandchildren, Elizabeth, John, Jacob, Nathan, Zachary, Rachel, Hannah, Ben, Erik, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Leia, Charleigh, Adrian, Rose Marina and one on the way. George was preceded in death by his wife Joan Houser, infant children, Mary Jo, Joe Michael, and brother, Daniel Houser. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a eulogy service at 7:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Korean War Veterans Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 8, 2018

Rachel Magdelina Htoo, 25, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Tavoy, Burma, Rachel was a member of Fort Wayne Baptist Church. Rachel attended and graduate beauty college in 2016. She enjoyed singing and had a beautiful voice. She also enjoyed dancing. She was the youth leader at her church and was passionate about being involved. She is survived by her father, Bu Glay of Fort Wayne; her mother, Lay Mu; and her siblings, Thoo Lay, Wah Wah, Mea Nea Paw, Mea Nea Htoo, Mea Nea Wah, Mea Nea Say, and Eh Ko Lo. Service is 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Fort Wayne Baptist Church, 2323 Fairfield Avenue with calling from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 10, 2018

Patti Lou Hutchins, 60, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Patti graduated from Wayne High School and received her Bachelor's degree from IPFW in both geology and education. She also received her Master of Science from the University of Southern Illinois. Patti worked as a teacher with Gary School District for 30 years. Surviving are her parents, Alvin and Marilyn Paxton Hutchins; sister, Joni (Don) Sanders of West Lafayette, IN; brother, Robert Hutchins of Fort Wayne; niece, Natalie (Jacob) Fox of Valparaiso, IN and nephew, John (Shelby) Sanders of West Lafayette, IN. Memorial Service is 11:30 am, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hope United Methodist Church, 6608 Hoagland Rd with calling beginning at 10:30 am. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior's Project or Hope United Methodist Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 27, 2018

HAMILTON - Beverly R. "Betty" Jackson, 93, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn. She was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Allen County to the late Earl B. and Helen (Iddings) Householder. Betty married Herbert D. Jackson on June 29, 1946, in Kendallville, and he passed away Feb. 23, 2017. Betty worked for Pittsfield of Indiana in Hamilton. After her retirement from Pittsfield of Indiana, she owned and operated J & J Upholstery in Hamilton for several years. She was a charter member of Psi Rho Sorority and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet L. and Charles Hanes of Hamilton and Judy L. and Jim Milleman of Orland; two grandchildren, Charles Hanes IV of Fort Wayne and Hilary Milleman of Indianapolis; great-granddaughter Carlie Hanes of Antwerp, Ohio; four siblings and their spouses, Robert and Lavon Householder of LaOtto, Earl B. and Barbara Householder of Portage, Tom and Lora Householder of Florida and Phyllis Reardon of Auburn; and brother-in-law Jack Bensted of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Warren Householder; and a sister, Barbara Bensted.Services will be noon Monday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo, with Jeff Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Psi Rho Sorority Scholarship Fund.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 6, 2018

Charles Edward Jentzsch, 49, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne. Charles was a resident of Decatur, Indiana since Feb 2018 and was a longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Born August 26, 1968 in Indianapolis, Indiana Charles was the son of Richard Allen Jentzsch and Abigail Patricia "Hammond" Jentzsch. He married Desiree Barreras in July 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Charles was a self-employed in the computer internet technology field. Survivors include his parents Richard & Abigail Jentzsch of Decatur, IN; son, Pierce Jentzsch of Las Vegas, NV; half-brother, Rodney (Darlene) Jentzsch of Rupert, ID; half-sister, Sandra Lynn (Don) Capps of Orem, UT; half-sister, Diane Kay (Ted) Hatch of Magna, UT; half-brother, Jeffrey Jentzsch of Rupert, ID; and half-brother, Bryan (Linda) Jentzsch of Rupert, ID. Charles was preceded in death by a brother, Ricahrd Jentzsch and a sister, Patricia Jentzsch. The family wishes that there will be no services.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 2, 2018

FORMERLY LIVED HERE
Mrs. Wm. H. Somers has returned from Logansport where she went last Thursday on account of the death of her brother, John Johnston. Mr. Johnston will be well remembered here, having been born and lived all his life up to manhood in Wells county, residing with his parents on the old Johnston homestead near the Donaldson school house. He entered service in the Civil war and was a member of the 34th Ind., Vol. After the war he did not return to Ossian but settled in Logansport where he has lived ever since. There are six comrades left in Ossian who served in the 34th with the deceased. They are Dr. A. G. Gorrell, Byron Ady, David Hoopengardner, Abram Kreigh, James Swaim and Samuel Hughes. The following, clipped from the Logansport Pharos - Reporter, reads as follows: "John McC?? Johnston, a member of the firm of Parker & Johnston, as a culmination of nearly a month's severe illness, died last night at 7:00 o'clock at his home, 1801 Market street, aged seventy-four years. Mr. Johnston was one of the veterans of the (Cut off)
[buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana]
Ossian Journal, Wells County, Indiana; February 23, 1917
Contributed by Karin King

Roberta "Bobo" Allene Jordan, age 86, of Garrett passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at her Garrett home with her family by her side. Mrs. Jordan was born on February 11, 1932 in Corunna to Harvey and Fern (Cook) Dawson. She married Donald Gene Jordan on June 17, 1950 at the Garrett Church of Christ. Donald preceded her in death on February 18, 2009. Roberta was not only a homemaker but she was also a babysitter to over 100 children for 39 years. She also worked at the Corunna Hardware for a short period of time and she sold Avon products as well. Roberta was a member of Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. She belonged to the Jolly Dozen Girls Club for 58 years and she was a former member of Civitan International. Survivors include: Daughter and son-in-law; Cindy and Johnny Tarlton of Hudson. Son; Edward Jordan and Jan Cook of Garrett. Son and daughter-in-law; Raymond and Leona Kratzman of Auburn. Son and daughter-in-law; Steve and June Jordan of Auburn. Son and daughter-in-law; Joseph and Teresa Kratzman of Scottsburg, Indiana. Daughter; Penny Houser and Bruce White of Garrett. Daughter-in-law; Terry Jordan of Auburn. Grandchildren; Jennifer Jordan and Andrew Gritzmaker, Jessica Jordan, Jacqueline Jordan and Chris Davis, Ellen and Charles Flinders, Emily Fike, Erin Tarlton, Isiah and Jessica Jordan, Jasmine Jordan, Julie Jacobs, Nathan Kratzman, Tobias and Billie Jordan, Trent and Julie Jordan, Rashell and Fred Tolson, Darnell and Stephanie Kirksey, Zachariah Zelig Kratzman and Deia Marie Kratzman and LaKea and Justin Smith. Great grandchildren; Audrie Hamblin, Rileigh Hamblin, Johnathan Hamblin, Carter and Angela Jordan, Hunter Jordan, Jayden Davis, Elaina Flinders, Miranda Flinders, Breanna Flinders, Zadie Hess, Zenna Tarlton, Skylar Jordan, Gavin Jordan, Zachary Carnahan, Tabitha Carnahan, Rayah Carnahan, Hayden Palmer, Brooklyn Jacobs, Zoey Kratzman, Hailey Jacobs, Sarah and Ben Zubke, Samantha Kahkola, Breanna Kahkola, Dakota Jordan, Konner Jordan, Trystan Jordan, Cameron Jordan, Kayleigh Jordan, Benjamin Jordan, Caleb Tolson, Grace Tolson, Luci Tolson, Miles Kirksey, Maxwell Kirksey, Addison Kirksey, Landon Myers and Braedyn Smith. Brother-in-law; Franklin Coburn of Washington State. Many nieces and nephews. Her two best friends; Glenna Brown and Anna Geisinger. Close family friend; Pete Logan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Donald Jordan, son; William Jordan, two brothers; William Dawson and Robert Dawson and one sister Beverly Coburn. Visitation will held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the funeral service Thursday at the church from 10:00 to 11:00AM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, 2939 County Road 15 in Auburn. Officiating the funeral service will be Reverend Duane Grady. Burial will take place in Corunna Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, 2939 County Road 15, Auburn, Indiana 46706.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 23, 2018

Patrick Kemp, 68, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 25, 2018 at home. A native son of Fort Wayne, Pat was born to the late Gratia Kemp and survived by William Kemp. An avid golfer Pat loved the outdoors and traveling and more than anything he loved playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of both the Sycamore Hills Country Club and the Fort Wayne Country Club where he spent many holidays and special occasions. He is survived by his wife Michelle Rousseff-Kemp and children, Mark (Alison) Kemp and Chris (Julie) Kemp and step-children Natalie (Joe Plummer) Markoff, Jonathon with Olga Markoff, and Katrina (Jason) Markoff; eight grandchildren; brothers Jeffrey (Balinda) Kemp, and David (Debbie) Kemp. A Memorial Mass with be 10 am, Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Calhoun, with calling one hour prior, Msgr. Robert Schulte officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd, Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Canterbury School.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 27, 2018

WEST POINT - Mabel L. (Whitehead) Kiefer, 92, 6904 Main St., West Point, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. Born Sept. 25, 1906 in West Point, she was the daughter of Herbert and Lula Oliver Whitehead. She married Edward Kiefer May 2, 1936 in Richmond. He preceded in death May 16, 1938. She formerly resided in Hamilton, Ohio for two years. She had lived most of her life in Lafayette and West Point. She was a 1924 graduate of West Point High School. She attended nurses training at Home Hospital in Lafayette for one year. She worked for 31 years at Duncan Electric in Lafayette, where she retired in 1971. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church; a 65 year member of the Beulah Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Otterbein; and the Duncan 25 year club. Survivors include: eight nieces; two nephews; several great-nieces; and great-nephews. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; and a sister. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Jeff Newton officiating. Private family burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Point United Methodist Church.
Fountain Co. Neighbor, April 21, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

FUNERAL OF MRS. KNEPPER HELD IN AUBURN
The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Knepper, a former resident of this city who died at Sherwood, Ohio, Tuesday shortly before noon was held in the St. Mark's Lutheran church in Auburn Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Ferguson assisted by Rev. S. E. Slater was in charge. The body was brought to Auburn Thursday and after the funeral services in this city, the remains were laid to rest in the Leo cemetery beside the body of Mrs. Knepper's first husband. Mrs. Knepper had been confined to her bed for over a year, and had suffered four strokes of paralysis. She is survived by seven children, five sons and two daughters. They are: William of South Wayne street, Auburn; Ben of West Fifteenth street, Auburn; John of Sherwood, Ohio; Milton of North Dakota; Charles of Euclid, Ohio; Mrs. Samuel Squires of West Seventh street, Auburn; and Mrs. Will Armstrong of near Corunna. There are also three sisters surviving: Mrs. Samuel Maurer of South Wayne Street, Auburn; Mrs. Mariah Guilford of Auburn Junction; and Mrs. Milton Simanton of south of Auburn.
[buried Old Leo Cem., Leo-Cedarville, Allen County, Indiana]
Auburn Courier, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; Friday, November 16, 1917 (weekly newspaper)
Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey of Sherwood, O., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey of South Euclid, O. were here Thursday to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Barbara Knepper.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, IN; Saturday, November 17, 1917
Both contributed by Karin King

Reinhart Charles Krueger, 802 East 2nd st died at 5:45 this morning following an illness that extended over a period of a year and a half. His death was due to the infirmities of old age. He was born Jan 11, 1851 in West Prussia Germany and resided in this country 59 years. He and Augusta H. Kienetz the widow who now survives him were married in Michigan City. Besides the widow, he is survived by six children, Mrs. Albert Ruetz; Henry Krueger, Mrs. Lavina Spencer, Mrs. Anna Beal and Arthur Krueger of this city and Wm. Krueger of Niles, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Herman Clough of Waterford. Mr. Krueger was a member of St. John's Evan church and of St. John's Aid society. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from his home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's church, Rev. Paul Irion officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home 802 East 2nd St, Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday until the time of the funeral.
Michigan City Evening Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; Wednesday, May 18, 1932
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Augusta Marschke died at 10 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Raffel, 303 Union Street, death due to old age. She was 74 years old and had resided in the United States 19 years. Her husband died in Germany. Mrs. Marschke is survived by two sons, Reinhart Krueger of the eastside and Bernhardt Marschke, and by two daughters, Mrs. Charles Raffel of this city and Mrs. Herman Clough of Coolspring township. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Eastside Congregational church, Rev. H. Heinzelmann officiating.
Michigan City Evening News, LaPorte County, IN; Saturday, October 27, 1900
Contributed by Karen Zach

May 7, 1933 -- April 2, 2018
Chris J. Lambright, 84, of Shipshewana, died at 7:00 am on Monday, April 2, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1933 in Shipshewana, to Jerry and Susie (Miller) Lambright. On May 24, 1956 in Middlebury he married Anna Mae Bontrager; she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three daughters, Katie (Norman) Lehman of Middlebury, Susan (Calvin) Miller of Topeka, Ruby (Wilbur) Miller of Shipshewana; five sons, Glen (Sharon) Lambright of Goshen, Floyd (Sharon) Lambright of Topeka, Jerry (Orpha) Lambright of Shipshewana, Joseph (Marietta) Lambright of Millersburg, Chris Jr. (Norma) Lambright of Shipshewana; daughter-in-law, Vera Lambright of Topeka;61 grandchildren, 124 great grandchildren; sister, Ida Mae Schlabach of LaGrange; brother, Sam (Anna) Lambright of Shipshewana; sister-in-law, Anna Lambright of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Freeman Lambright, two brothers, Vernon and Perry Lambright, sister, Wilma Hochstetler. Chris was a retired Bishop of the Old Order Amish Church. Visitation will be after 1:00 pm on Tuesday April 3, and all day Wednesday, April 4, at the family's residence, 1275 N. 925 W., Shipshewana. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Thursday, April 5, also at the family's residence. Services will be conducted by Bishop Amos Bontrager and the home ministers. Burial will be in Bontrager Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, IN; April 2, 2018

Miss Christine Lauer, aged 5?, died suddenly at her home, 1104 Durr street, Wednesday afternoon of an attack of apoplexy. She was born here and had lived her entire life in this city. The deceased was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic church and of the Mt. Rose society of that church. She had been employed at the Y.M.C.A. for some time. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Barbara Lauer; one sister, Elizabeth, and two brothers, John and Henry, all of this city. Funeral services will be held from the home of a brother, Henry P. Lauer, 1132 Hanna street, Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial will be made at the Catholic cemetery.
News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 20, 1922
Contributed by Karin King

Ryan Deshawn Lawrence Jr., born June 20, 2008, was granted his VIP access to the House of God on April 1, 2018. Ryan lived a peaceful and happy life. He is survived by his parents, Ryan Deshawn Lawrence Sr. and Sharee Nicole Lofton; siblings, Imani Lofton, Rylan Lawrence, and Ryah Lawrence; grandparents, Stephanie Lofton, Shelly Lawrence, Tony Jackson, and Thomas Brown. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 1pm with visitation an hour prior at Mungovan Simple, 2114 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46815.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 3, 2018

LAFAYETTE - Frank A. Lawson, 73, 1604 Dearborn Drive, Lafayette, died at 12:29 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1927 in Lafayette. He was first married to Betty Beasey. She preceded in death in 1962. He then married Rosemary Darling in 1969. She preceded in death in 1988. He then married Charlotte R. Cornell Oct. 12, 1992. She survives. He was a life long resident of Lafayette. He was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a carpenter with Alcoa for 21 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Elston Presyberian Church, VFW Post #1154 and American Legion Post #11. Survivors, besides the wife, include: three sons, Jimmy Lawson, Losantville, Bruce (Shari) Lawson, Las Vegas, Nev. and Earl Lawson, Monticello; two daughters, Kathy (Harold) Lambirth, Delphi and Tammi (Roger) Dickison, Kingman; two step daughters, Sandy Mills, Jonesboro and Kay Parks, Kingston, Okla.; a step son, Greg Shoaf, Mt. Summit; two sisters, Edith Meyers, Lafayette and Gail Christopher, Logansport; 11 grandchildren and three step grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Hippensteel Chapel, Lafayette, with the Rev. Catherine Moran officiating. Interment in Spring Vale Cemetery with VFW Post #1154 military rites. Those desiring may contribute in memoriam to the Elston Presbyterian Church.
The Fountain County Neighbor, January 17, 2001, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Mrs. Clara Lehman dies at hospital
Mrs. Clara Lehman, 78, of rural Monroeville, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday at the Adams county memorial hospital. Mrs. Lehman, a native of Allen county, was a member of St. John's Lutheran church at Flatrock. Surviving are her husband, Chester Lehman; three sons, Donald and Harold Lehman of Fort Wayne, and Edwin Lehman of Monroeville; three daughters, Mrs. Owen Stevens of Hoagland, Mrs. Delbert hart and Mrs. Robert Snider of Monroeville; three brothers, Dale Ruble of Wolcottville, Romey Ruble of Monroeville, and Thurman Ruble of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Orville Hoffman of Monroeville, and Mrs. Lena Felt of Fort Wayne; and 34 grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John's Lutheran church at Flatrock, with Rev. Donald E. Frank officiating. Burial will be in the Monroeville memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the Marquart funeral home in Monroeville after 7:30 p.m. today and at the church after 1 p.m.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, January 29, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Ronald L. Linger Jr., 52, died Sunday, April 1, 2018, at his home in Auburn. Mr. Linger worked for Kressley Home Improvement. He was born May 25, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Jamie M. Bridgeman on Oct. 1, 1999, in Auburn, and she survives. Also surviving are his father and stepmother, Ronald L. Linger Sr. and Kimberly Linger of Shorewood, Illinois; mother Carolyn (Wszolek) Dillon of Cicero, Illinois; four children, Valerie Mumbower of Franklin Park, Illinois, Savanna Mumbower of Franklin Park, Illinois, Jonathan Linger of Auburn and Jay Hernandez of Auburn; one grandson; and a sister, Angela Linger of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn, with Pastor Karen Torrez officiating. Calling will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Feller and Clark Funeral Home to help with expenses.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 2, 2018

On April 16, 2018, Daniel F. Linnemeier, of Fort Wayne, shed the shackles of pain and illness and ran into the arms of Jesus. Before this glorious reunion he was born on June 18, 1943. He was the son of the late Fred W. Linnemeier and Reba (Peterson) Linnemeier. He served with the 890th Transportation Co. serving from 1963 to 1970. He worked for B.F. Goodrich from 1962 to 1973 and then with Aunt Millie's Bakeries from 1974 until his retirement in 2012. Mr. Linnemeier was elected trustee of Lake Township in 1978 and served for 40 years until his death. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Northeastern REMC for six years. Daniel had a strong faith and loved his God. He gave pens out as a ministry that would read, "I'm Redeemed by the Grace of God" and "I'm Saved By My Faith in His Son". Surviving are the love of his life, his wife Carolyn (Dunfee) Linnemeier of Fort Wayne; children, Lisa (Robert) Ferguson of Tipton, IN and Erik (Jody) Linnemeier of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren Ferguson and Carter and Miah Linnemeier. He is also survived by siblings, Christy (Johnathan) Gerken and John and (Peggy) Linnemeier. Daniel is preceded in death and reunited at the moment of his passing with his beloved grandson Gage Daniel Linnemeier. Memorial Service is 1:00 pm, Friday, April 20, 2018 at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 West California Rd with Pastor Bill Mueller officiating. Calling at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Friday, April 20, 2018, 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 17, 2018

William G. Lobsiger, 83, a native of Adams County, Ind., died last Tuesday night at Southgate, Calif., where he had been hospitalized 41 days. The son of John and Minervera Bollinger-Lobsiger, he was born February 7, 1898 in Monroe Township, Ind. During World War I, he served in the 9th Co., 2nd Regt., ASM, French Tank Corps. He was married to Goldie Lee Bridges at Hilton, Okla.; the widow survives, with two daughters, Betty Ann and Billie Jo, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Charles, Noble and Edward of Decatur and Paul of Monroe, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Coffee, and Mrs. Thelma Daniels of Decatur; Mrs. Esther Brokaw of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Mable Woodly of Flushing, Mich. Services were held Thursday at Halnimon Mortuary, Huntington Park, Calif.
Newspaper clipping from the Florence Gause Collection; February 18, 1981

Emmett Eugene Lovett, 92, of Kendallville died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at his residence. A 1944 graduate of Kendallville High School, he was born January 30, 1926, to Lester C. and Dola Mae (Deetz) Lovett on the family farm where he spent his last days surrounded by friends and family. Emmett has been a lifetime member of the Helmer United Methodist Church. Emmett married the love of his life, Martha Jean (Schulthess) Lovett on June 6, 1947, in Garrett. The two love birds were blessed with 70 years together. She survives in Kendallville. Also surviving are a son, William (Brenda) Lovett of Kendallville; a daughter, Julie (Tom) Woehnker of Kendallville; son-in-law, Henry Shull of Kendallville; six grandchildren, Tiffany (Hank) Dunkel of Mongo, Chandra (Pat) Haney of Noblesville, Heather (Josh) Keipper of Wolcottville, Krystal Shull of New York City, Mary Woehnker of Kendallville, and Thomas Woehnker of Indianapolis; and eleven great-grandchildren, Leyton Keipper, Nash Keipper, Landry Keipper, Abbryll Dunkel, August Dunkel, Leah Dunkel, Aidan Haney, Rheagan Haney, Adeline Haney, Reed Haney, and Royce Haney. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Sandra Kay Lovett Shull. Emmett communicated in word and deed the importance of faith, family and surrounding yourself with good people. He was a hard worker and the happiest when working on the farm that's been in the family for 160 years. Emmett instilled many lessons into his loved ones including to work hard but still have some fun. When he gave advice, you listened. Emmett was tough, ornery, funny, generous, caring and expected the best from you. As long as you were willing to put in the work, he'd help make your dreams come true. Emmett and Martha's home was filled with love, laughter and the best home cooked food whether entertaining friends or a family gathering. With a contagious smile and love for people, Emmett was always willing to lend a helping hand. When the work was done, Emmett loved music, playing golf with his buddies, traveling the country in the motor home and playing horse shoes. Whether it was riding horses, motorcycles or his scooter, he had one speed - fast. In the late 1970's, Emmett joined his kids in getting their pilots license and loved flying his plane. There was never a dull moment. With Emmett's boisterous laugh and bright personality, he made everything better. Martha and Emmett spent many years living in their Florida home during the winter. They will always love the many friends they made at Buttonwood Bay in Sebring. Emmett will be dearly missed but no one can deny it was a life well lived. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Helmer United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Holcomb and Pastor Sam Weimer officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. Honorary pallbearers are Ivan Buckmaster, Verle Wysong, Tom Burke, Jerry Davis, John Riemke, and Dick Warford. Active pallbearers are Jim Deetz, John Deetz, Tim Grube, Danny Grube, Enos Schwartz, and Thomas Woehnker, II. Calling is Wednesday, April 25, 2018, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville. Preferred memorials are to the Helmer United Methodist Church.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 22, 2018

Gladys Ludy, 75, dies at hospital
Mrs. Gladys Ludy, 75, of Berne route 2, widow of John R. Ludy, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday at the extended care unit of the Jay county hospital in Portland, where she had been a patient since Nov. 30. She had been bedfast for the past six months. A lifelong resident of Adams county, she was born in Wabash township July 21, 1896, a daughter of William and Effie Rawley-Farlow, and was married to John R. Ludy June 27, 1914. Her husband preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are one son, Elmer W. Ludy of Berne; three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Vera) Teeter of Berne route 2, Mrs. Leonard (Evelyn) Roth of Hailton, and Mrs. Edwin (Beth) Mauer of Helena, Mont.; a sister, Miss Jennie Farlow of Swiss Village; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One daughter, one sister and four brothers are deceased. Funeral rites will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Yager funeral home in Berne, with burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 7, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Leland E. Lynch, 94, passed away April 19, 2018. He was born in Marvell, Arkansas on July 18, 1923, the son of the late William and Katherine Lynch. Leland worked as a diesel mechanic at Kenosha Auto Transport for 32 years before his retirement in 1983. Leland grew the very best sweet corn in Grabill, IN, which people always knew him for. He also enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Surviving are his daughter, Peggy Oberley; brothers, Waymond Lynch and Curtis Lynch; sister, Josie Bland; and grandson, Syrus Oberley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Lynch; daughter, Debbie Cheryl; brothers, George Lynch and Howard Lynch; sisters, Betty Bass and Dee Myrtis; and grandsons, Sean and Joel Oberley. A cemetery service will take place on Monday at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN on Monday April 23, 2018 at 2pm. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 20, 2018

Kathreen D. Lytle, formerly of Mason, MI and Zephyrhills, FL passed away suddenly on Sunday, April, 1, 2018 at the age of 78 in Auburn, IN. Kathy enjoyed crocheting, putting together puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Kennajean; and husband, Kenneth. Kathy leaves behind her daughters Kolleen (Jeff) Hunt, Karmen Clark, Karla (Scott) Bauer and Kelly (David) Vincent; grandchildren Kenneth (MaryLouise) Scott, Christian Scott, Jeremy (Melissa) Clark, Garett Vincent and Reece Vincent; and great grandchildren Ravyn Scott, Marley Scott, Piper Olney and Cameron Clark; sister Becky (Romaine) Hale; brothers Rolland Rausch, Allen (Nancy) Rausch; many aunts, uncles; and friends. There will be no public service. Arrangements by Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Auburn IN.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, IN; April 5, 2018

Mark Macklin dies in Fla.
J. Mark Macklin, 70, former Geneva resident, died Tuesday afternoon in a hospital at Bradenton, Fla., where he had made his home for some time. He was born in Geneva April 1, 1901, a son of Philip A. and Mary Macklin. Mr. Macklin operated a barber shop at Geneva for several years, and then moved to Chicago where he was employed in the insurance business. After retiring, he and his wife lived in Geneva for some time, later moving to Bradenton. Mr. Macklin was formerly a member of the Decatur Elks lodge. Surviving are his wife, Ireva[sic]; two daughters; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a brother, Hasel[sic] Macklin of San Diego, Calif. Nieces and nephews surviving include Mrs. Chalmer DeBolt, Mrs. John DeVoss, David, Richard, and Wendell Macklin, all of Decatur, and Mrs. John Gallman of Bluffton. Funeral services will be held in Bradenton.
[Buried buried Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 26, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

The body of Albert Marschke, a member of Co. E, 40th infantry whose death occurred at 7 o'clock Monday morning in Jackson, Mich. arrived in this city at 1:20 o'clock this afternoon over the Michigan Central accompanied by his brother, Emil and wife and children, of Jackson and Sgt. J.J. Healy of Camp Custer, Michigan. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thurs. afternoon from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Marschke, 306 Union St. In keeping with the custom here the young man will very likely be given a military burial, for he died while in the service of his country. Albert Marschke was born on May 30, 1891, and was 27 years of age at the time of his death. He was a well-known and popular Michigan City young man. On May 26, 1918, Albert left this city for the Columbus, Ohio barracks. From there he was transferred to Ft. Sheridan ill and later to Camp Custer, Mich. Recently he went from Camp Custer to Jacks on, Mich. to visit his brother, Emil and family and while there was taken down with what proved his last illness. His death was due to appendicitis and pneumonia. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Marschke of this city, three brothers, Emil of Jackson, Mich., Otto of the US army and stationed at Camp Taylor, Ky. and Charles of this city, and four sisters, the Misses Tillie, Helen, Ella and Anna Marschke of Michigan City. Otto Marschke reached this city at 1 o'clock this afternoon having been called here by the death of his brother, Albert. The relatives have the sympathy of many in their great sorrow.
Michigan City News, LaPorte County, IN; December 10, 1918
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bernard Marschke, 66, of 306 Union Street, an employee of the city water department, was fatally injured at 5 o'clock yesterday at eight and Michigan streets when he was struck by a Ford touring car driven by Mrs. Arthur Steinhagen, East Coolspring avenue. The victim of the accident was taken unconscious in an ambulance to St. Anthony's Hospital, where he died immediately after arrival. Death was due to a fracture of the skull. The body was taken to the Wilbur funeral Home. Mrs. Steinhagen was on her way along Michigan street to her husband's place of employment to take him home. With her were a young man and a girl. When she was turning into east Eight street, Mr. Marschke, she stated in her report to the police, suddenly entered Michigan Street from the sidewalk, and when he saw the car bearing down on him, threw up his hands as if warning the driver to stop, but the next moment he was struck and knocked down after Mrs. Steinhagen had applied the brakes. He lay unconscious on the pavement, bleeding from a side on his head and face. When Mrs. Steinhagen reported the accident, she did not believe it was very serious, although she stated that the man was unconscious when the ambulance started with him for the hospital and was bleeding from one of his checks. Shortly afterwards word came from the hospital that Mr. Marschke was dead. The police department reported the death to the coroner, who was expected to arrive sometime this afternoon. Mr. Marschke was born on November 8, 1858, in Germany. He was married in 1886 in Michigan City. The decedent was a good citizen and enjoyed the friendship of many people in the community in which he long resided and was highly respected. Surviving him are his widow, three sons, Emil, Otto, and Charles Marschke all of Michigan City; four daughters, Mrs. William Sengbusch, Mrs. Herbert Zack and Mrs. William Schlindt, all of this city; and Mrs. Richard Kyle, of Chicago; one brother Reinhart Krueger, of Michigan City; and one sister, Mrs. Herman Clough, of Waterford. He was a member of the Immanuel Congregational church on the East side. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon with services at 1:30 o'clock in the Marschke home, 306 Union street, Rev. F.O. Brose officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. The body may be viewed at any time up until the hour of the funeral.
Michigan City News, LaPorte County, IN; September 16, 1925
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles Marschke, 80, 5872 Johnson Rd, d. at 9:25 a.m. yesterday (Aug 11, 1978) at Woodview Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Marley Evans officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 2-9 p.m. and Monday until the hour of service. He was born August 11, 1898 to Bernard and Otillie (Kahn) Marschke. He was a retired machinist at Pullman Standard. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Anna Kyle, this city. He was a member of Southwind Immanuel Church and a life member of Moose lodge 980.
Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; August 12, 1978
Contributed by Karen Zach

Emil R. Marshke, 54, 1016 Washington, superintendent of the furniture department at the Indiana State Prison, died at 6:30 Sunday morning in St. Anthony hospital following an illness of three week s. Born June 2, 1887, in Michigan City the son of Bernhard & Otillie (Keen) Marshke, the deceased was married to Pearl Beatrice Lamont in Marshal l, Michigan July 29, 1912. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Vincent Emil; a daughter, Mrs. Julius Schoof, a granddaughter, Jewel Ellen Marshke; two brothers, Otto and Charles, this city and four sisters, Mrs. William Sengbush, Mrs. Helen Zach, Mrs. William Schlundt and Mrs. Richard Kyle, all of this city. Funeral services will be held at 2 Wednesday afternoon from the Wilber & Haas Funeral home, Rev. Robert Hall, prison chaplain, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Friends may view the remains Tuesday afternoon and evening and up until the hour of the funeral.
Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; March 10, 1942, p. 8, c. 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Otto H. Marshke, 75 R.R. 1, Box 414, LaPorte, died at 2:15 this morning at St. Anthony Hospital after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Carlisle Funeral Home with the Rev. Frederick V. Austin officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Members of John Franklin Miller Post No.37 will be Pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon and evening and Saturday until the hour of services. Mr. Marschke, a retired employee of Well-McLain Co., was born here June 2 6, 1896, the son of Barnard and Otillie Keen Marschke. He had never married. Survivors include a brother, Charles, LaPorte; and four sisters - Mrs. Helen Zach, Mrs., Tillie Sengbush, Mrs. Ella Schlundt and Mrs. Anna Kyle, all of this city. Two brothers are deceased. He was a member of the Immanuel Church of Christ. A veteran of WW I, he was a member of American Legion Post No. 37, whose members will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7:30 tomorrow evening.
Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; Thursday, June 8, 1972
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Edward A. Marshall, 59, of Rt 5, who died Saturday at Porter Memorial Hospital, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bartholomew Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Somers and Rev. Tracy Jones officiating. Intombment (sic) will be in Graceland Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today. The family requests memorial be given to the Lighthouse Christian School in Wheatland. He was born Nov 1, 1915 in Jackson Township, the son of Frank and Mary (Sachtleben) Marshall and was a life-long resident of this area. Married in 1939 to Marion Ruetz, who survives, he was employed at Bethlehem Steel as an expediter. He was a member of Flint Lake Church of Christ. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Carol) Pritchard of Valparaiso; a sister, Mrs. Wayne (Mary Loise) Miller, also of Valparaiso; and two grandsons.
Vidette-Messenger, Porter County, IN; Monday, January 13, 1975, p. 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Miles C. McCurdy of LaOtto, who died Wednesday night at the home of his son, Floyd McCurdy in Auburn, were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church at LaOtto. Burial was made in Fairview cemetery at Huntertown.
Evening Star, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; Saturday, April 1, 1933
Miles Curtis McCurdy in the Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Miles Curtis McCurdy
Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 71; Marital status: W
Birth Date: 1 Apr 1861; Birth Place: Allen County, Indiana; Death Date: 29 Mar 1933; Death Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana
Father: William McCurdy; Mother: Elizabeth Freeman; Spouse: Nora Gump; Informant: Floyd McCurdy; Auburn, Ind.
Burial: April 1, 1933; Fairview Cem
Contributed by Karin King

WILLIAMSPORT - Vola Mae Miller, 77, former resident of Williamsport, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999 in Regency Place, Lafayette. Born Oct. 21, 1921 in Williamsport, she was the daughter of Jacob and Eva Nell Wantland Miller. She was raised in Williamsport and graduated from Williamsport High School and Butler University. She resided in California where she was a secretary for 15 years for the president of North American Aviation. She relocated to Indianapolis and worked as a secretary for RCA for 10 years. In 1984 she moved to Lafayette and later lived in Tippecanoe Villa before moving to Regency Place in May. She enjoyed knitting. Survivors include: brother, J. Melvin Miller, Mobile, Ala.; sisters, Loueva Perry, Carlsbad, Calif., and Joyce Ashmore, Crystal River, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Marilyn Farley and Clydine Ransom. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, with Pastor William Overbay officiating. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, is in charge of local arrangements.
Fountain County Neighbor, September 8, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

JOHN C. MOENING, KIN OF GARRETT RESIDENTS, DIES - Heart Attack Quickly Fatal at Lake George; Was Fort Wayne Grocer For Many Years
Services for the late John C. Moening of Lake George, husband of the former Mrs. Amelia Whitcomb of Garrett, were held Sunday afternoon at Beam's funeral home at Fremont, with burial in St. John's Lutheran cemetery in Fort Wayne. The death of Mr. Moening was unexpected. He was ill last winter with the flu and had not entirely recovered. He walked upstairs at his home Thursday morning and collapsed from a heart attack, dying almost instantly. He was sixty-three years of age and was in the grocery business in Fort Wayne many years. He had been located at Lake George two years, operating a gasoline station and grocery on road 27 just north of the state line. Mr. and Mrs. Moening were married eight years ago. Surviving besides the widow are one child. John, 5; a sister, Mrs. P. J. Snyder of Delphos, 0., and a brother, F. J. Moening of Arcadia. Fla. Mr. Moening was a member of St. John's Lutheran church at Fort Wayne.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; May 9, 1938
Contributed by Karin King

Joanne K. Nelson, 87, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Joanne was the daughter of the late James F. and Henrietta Hodges. Joanne earned her bachelor's degree from Saint Francis University in Education. The love of her life was working with children. She was a teacher at St. John the Baptist Catholic School for 23 years, retiring in 1991. Joanne built lasting friendships with her students and their families. She also served as Leader of Brownie and Girl Scout Programs. Her dedication to Simpson Gethsemane United Methodist Church was life-long in her service to Christ. She taught Sunday School for years, ran Summer Bible School Programs, and designed and led the Before and After the Bell Program. Joanne had a passion for the Arts, was a profound reader, and politically involved. She loved gardening, the theater, classical music, and traveling the world. Joanne was full of fun. Surviving are daughters - Sheryl Nelson of Atlanta, GA, Linda (Mark) Nelson Keane of Shorewood, WI, Jody Nelson (Eric ) of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Sheree,(Jim) Erik,(Amy) and Heath Drummond, (Breronica), John, Arial, Briana, and James Keane, Chase and Fletcher Hartline; seven great-grandchildren with another on the way. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Don C. Nelson; daughter, Nancy Jo Nelson; brothers, John and James Hodges. A Celebration of Joanne's life will be held at a later date at Simpson Gethsemane United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fort Wayne Art Museum, Hope House, or Matthew 25 will be appreciated. D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 7, 2018

WEST LEBANON - Mary E. (Hanson) Nixon, 64, rural West Lebanon, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 1999 in Vencore Hospital, Indianapolis. She had been in ill health for one year. Born July 27, 1935 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of Lawrence A. "Bun" and Helen A. VanPelt Hanson. She married Tommy Joe Nixon Sr. She graduated from West Lebanon High School in 1953 and resided in Warren County most of her life. She was a cook at the Beef House Restaurant near Covington for 30 years, retiring in January 1999 due to her health. Survivors, include: sisters, Lila (Thomas) Marshall, rural Williamsport, Patsy L. VanPelt, West Lebanon; brother, Albert C. "Slug" Hanson, Williamsport; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by son, Tommy Joe Nixon Jr. in 1983. Friends may call after 5 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at Fisher Funeral Home, West Lebanon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Grover Williams officiating. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the West Lebanon Cemetery Association.
Fountain County Neighbor, September 8, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Charles "Chuck" Logan Parker, 85, of Hudson passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. He was born March 21, 1933, in Ashley to the late Samuel Dan Parker and Alice (Kirchner) Parker Kistler. He married Lela Mae Dangler on March 15, 1951, in Salem. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1998. He then married Roberta (Shaffer) Lochamire on April 21, 2007, in Helmer. She survives in Hudson. Also surviving are five children, Kathy (Richard) Randol of LaGrange, Joyce (Jeff) Hoffman of Hudson, Loretta (Leif) Erikson of Hudson, Mike Parker of Big Turkey Lake, and Bob (Lisa) Parker of LaGrange; three stepchildren, Christopher (Cynthia) Lochamire of Hudson, Karen (Pat) Fox of Rome City, and Kenton (Ingrid) Lochamire of LaGrange; four siblings, Tom Parker of Hudson, Sam Parker of Michigan, Jim (Sandy) Parker of Illinois, and Dana Parker of Florida; step-siblings, Carolyn (John) Kistler Moyes of Florida and Tom (Pam) Kistler of Muncie; 18 grandchildren; 10 step grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a special family friend, Pam Eilts. Also preceding him in death are his daughter-in-law, Mary Jane (Deam) Parker and great-grandson, Troy Logan Baker. After graduating from Salem High School, Chuck attended Barber College and then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He operated a barber shop in Hudson for 16 years, and at the same time worked as the Hudson Town Marshall. He worked for Sheets Oil Company in Angola until his retirement and then managed the Ashley Car Wash for several years. He was a member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 40 years; a member of both the Hudson and Helmer United Methodist Churches; a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge in Hudson and the Ashley-Hudson Lions Club. Chuck enjoyed playing horseshoe in tournaments, winning many trophies over the years. Chuck loved his large family and enjoyed camping and playing with the little ones. He loved singing, often singing at weddings, funerals, and in church. While in high school, he sang in a Barbershop Quartet. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in the Helmer United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery, Hudson. Honor guard services will be provided by Angola American Legion Post 31 and active duty members of the U.S. Army. Honorary pallbearers will be Neils Erikson and John Stalf. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Stalf, Erich James, Charlie James, Jeremy Parker, Jansen Parker, Josiah Parker, and Joel Parker. Calling is Monday, April 23, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. A Masonic Lodge service will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. Calling will also be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the Helmer United Methodist Church or the Parkinson's Research Foundation. Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 20, 2018

Deacon John G. Parker, 82, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died April 29, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, OH. He was born January 29, 1936, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Charles and Virginia (Federer) Parker. On August 21, 1965, he married Janet L. "Jan" (Steinkamp) Parker, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Janet (Paul) Rohrer of Fort Recovery, OH, Jeanne Parker of Fort Myers, FL, Jennifer (Steve) Schwieterman of Portland, IN, and John C. (Amy) Parker of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Barbara Cook of Blairsville, GA, Sarah Neff of Galloway, NJ, and Stephen (Anna) Parker of Louisville, KY; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and in-law, Janet L. Steinkamp of Cincinnati, OH. Preceding him in death are his brother, Rodney Parker and brother-in-law, Maurice "Sonny" Neff. He was a graduate of the North American College, of Vatican City State, Rome, Italy, the Thomas Moore College, Covington, KY and Ball State University, Muncie, IN. He served as a Deacon at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery and retired as a teacher at Fort Recovery Schools. John spent a total of 42 years in education. He also taught Driver's Education for 23 years and was a bus driver for Fort Recovery Schools. Deacon John was ordained as a Permanent Deacon in Cincinnati on June 22, 1985. He was the first Permanent Deacon in Mercer County and enjoyed serving God's people for over 30 years. While he was a Deacon he performed about 100 weddings and over 600 baptisms. He also served as the CCD Coordinator for 17 years and taught religion classes at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, Ohio. Deacon John was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3324, Fort Recovery, where he served as their chaplain for a number of years. He was a member of the Deacons/Wives Support Group since 1985 and the Mercer County Retired Teachers Association. He was also a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. In his spare time he enjoyed music, old movies, ping-pong, his family and his dogs. He was known for his dry humor jokes and will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Fr. Thomas Dorn and Fr. Paul Wohlwend concelebrating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Calling is 2:00 pm-8:00 pm Wednesday and 9:00 am-10:00 am Thursday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. A Knights of Columbus prayer service will be held at 7:45 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Care or the Cincinnati Dioceses Permanent Deacon Formation.
Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Mercer County, OH; April 29, 2018

September 21, 1934 -- April 7, 2018
Pat T. Parks, 83, of Syracuse died at 2:06 pm, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Avalon Village Nursing Care, Ligonier after a brief stay. He was born on September 21, 1934 in Wabash to Patrick J. and Maude (Christman) Parks; he was raised by his mother and "Daddy", Maude and Verlyn Mullett. On December 23, 1954 in Marion he married Eva "Irene" Chapman, she died February 8, 2012. Surviving are three daughters, Cindy (David) Cline of Syracuse, Sally (Joseph) Mink of Ligonier, Patsy Parks-Lantz of Syracuse; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, several step grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister, Edna Ann (Danny) Manning of Wabash; brother, Micky (Nancy) Mullett of Wabash; sister-in-law, Mary Kay Howard of Greenwood; many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Susie Mullett; infant great grandson, Kizer Davidson. He was a Korean Navy War Veteran serving from 1954-1958, a member of the Eagles Lodge #3760, the VFW of Wolf Lake and the American Legion Post #223 in Syracuse. He was a self-employed blacksmith, had worked at Riblet Corporation in Syracuse, in the maintenance department at Skyline in Goshen and the Maple Leaf Feed Mill in Syracuse. The family will be announcing a public celebration of life service in the near future in which military honors will be given. Burial will be in Bond Cemetery, Amboy. Memorials may be given to Humane Society of the donor's choice or Goshen Home Care & Hospice.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, IN; April 10, 2018

Gorden A. (Gordy) Paulsen, 54, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 at Canterbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Keith and Biddy Paulsen. Gorden graduated from New Haven High School and was a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne and New Haven. He worked as a Lube Tech with Hire Auto Parts. Surviving are his dear friends Mary Kay and Dean Cook of Fort Wayne, IN; siblings, Ivan Brown of Fort Wayne, IN; Tony Paulsen of New Haven, IN; Deanna of New Haven, IN; Jeannie Gillingham of New Haven, IN. Gorden was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Brown. Private Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 17, 2018

TERRE HAUTE - Florence Evelyn (Harper) Poet, 73, 2001 N. 28th St., Terre Haute, died at 3:22 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 1999 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute. Born Nov. 6, 1925 in Winthrop, she was the daughter of Frank and Blanche Reynolds Harper. She married William L. Poet Sept. 29, 1956 in Covington. He preceded her in death May 9, 1994. She was raised in Warren County and attended Williamsport High School. She formerly resided in Attica and in 1964 relocated to Carbon for 26 years before moving to Terre Haute in 1990. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: daughter, Connie Sue (Robert) Gilmore, Terre Haute; sons, Kenneth Robert "K B" Wethington and Frankie Joe Wethington, both of Attica; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters; a brother; two grandsons; and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. George P. Weister officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until service time.
Fountain County Neighbor, September 8, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Donna L. Polcsak, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Donna was the daughter of the late Jesse Harter and Helen Egolf. Donna had been working as a manager with Dollar General. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother to her family. She enjoyed flowers, spending time in the sunshine and being with her family. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, John Polcsak; children, Jacqueline (Corey) Walker of Fort Wayne, Michell Baker of OH, John (Kristi) Polcsak, III of Fort Wayne, Robert (Rusty) Gibson of Portland, 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Walker of Fort Wayne, twin brother, Donald (Karen) Harter of Warsaw, brothers, Dennis (Joyce) Harter of OH, Gary (Lori) Egolf of Fort Wayne, sisters, Marilyn (Carl) Schuster of Warsaw, sister, Rebecca Egolf of Fort Wayne, brother, James (Janice) Harter of FL; and her beloved dog Maggie. Service is 11:00 am, Thursday, May 3, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling at the funeral home Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Burial in Eel River Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 30, 2018

Jackie Preston Nettles, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Jackie found her church home at Capri Christian Church and became involved in many ministries including Phillips (widows) ministry and grief support She Loved to walk up to someone at church who was sitting by themselves and say, "Are you alone today?" She would then sit next to them and say, "not anymore!" She loved to share the salvation Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone and she would say, "It is not a religion, its' a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior." She loved connecting people together, so that they could help each other up in their shared trial. Jackie's greatest ministry came when she was recently diagnosed with "small-cell lung carcinoma" and given only a few months to live. She testified to the overwhelming Peace of God that surpasses all understanding. She straight away got busy and visited with family and friends to say her goodbyes. She especially wanted to witness to her friends that didn't know Jesus Christ. Her courage and trust in the Lord's promises was inspirational to all. All that knew her loved her. She often said, "That if you have a pulse, you have a purpose." That is the challenge that Jackie left with us. Her survivors include Jackie's daughter Kim Ranelle Munroe (and her husband Craig) of Bloomington, Indiana, her son's Kel Ryan Preston of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kent Richard Preston of Indianapolis, Indiana (Their wives Sandy and Lori) 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Jesse Nettles 6 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and Harry Preston's brother and sister and family in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up at Capri Christian Church on the Isles of Capri, 111 E. Hilo Street, Naples Florida 34113 to continue mom's ministries for the Kingdom of God. The family will have a private graveside service in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There will be a Celebration of Jackie's life on Friday, May 4th from 6:30-8:30pm at Rack & Helen's Social House at the Coyote Creek golf club located at 4935 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 27, 2018

Suzanne E. Puff, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Hubert and Edna Mae Ralston. Suzanne has been a resident of Michigan since 1965. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Suzanne enjoyed working in the yard, tending her flowers, feeding the birds, watching soap operas and was an avid Elvis fan. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years, Gerald Puff of Jonesville, MI; children, Debbie (Bill) Frickey of Jonesville, MI; Lois (Doug) Woods of Brighton, MI; Gerald "Jake" (Leeann) Puff, Jr. of Columbia City, IN; Patricia Puff of Red Oak, IA; sister, Marylou Estep brother, Tom Ralston, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and "Cotton" her dog. Service is 1:30 pm, Sunday April 15, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with calling one hour prior. Calling at Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest MI., 1800 Henson Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 13, 2018

PINE VILLAGE - Joseph Curtis Rhode, 81, of rural Pine Village, died at 9:16 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He was taken there by ambulance early that morning and his death was unexpected. Born July 21, 1918 in Pine Village, he was the son of Seymour A. and Kosie Cobb Rhode. He married Ida Marie Coan in Pine Village June 10, 1949, who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of Pine Village, he graduated from Pine Village High School in 1936. He was valedictorian of his senior class. He farmed all of his life and owned and operated the family farm. He was a member of the Pine Village United Methodist Church. He was also a 50-year member of the F & AM lodge 315 of Pine Village. Survivors include: sons, Charles C. Rhonde of Sheboygan, Wisc. and Dr. Robert T. Rhode of Cincinnati, Ohio. Visitation will be at the Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport from 4-8 p.m. Sunday with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. by F & AM Lodge 315. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday with Rev. Randy Rhode officiating. Burial at the Pine Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made the Pine Village United Methodist Church.
Fountain Co. Neighbor, September 15, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Laura Ruch dies at Berne
Mrs. Laura Ruch, 87, of 4016 Huth drive, Fort Wayne, died Monday afternoon at the Berne nursing home. Surviving are a son, Albert C. Ruch of Fort Wayne, two daughters, Mrs. Ethel R. Perry and Mrs. Edward Dreyer, both of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Blanton of Ossian, and Mrs. James Quinn of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Homer Britzenhofe of Salem and Walter Britzenhofe of Decatur, four grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at D. O. McComb & Sons funeral home in Fort Wayne, with Rev. Benjamin Antle officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 12, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Albert Carl Ruetz, 88, RR 1 Westville, died at 6 p.m. yesterday at Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso after an illness of five weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Dr. Frederick F. Schoenbohn officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hummer-White Mortuary tomorrow afternoon and evening and Saturday until 11 a.m. when the body will be taken to the church where it may be viewed until the hour of the service. Mr. Reutz was born here July 20, 1878 the son of Frederick and Mary Gunther Ruetz. On Jan 24, 1900 he was married here to Bertha Krueger who died July 4, 1950. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran. Church and was retired as a machinist at US Steel Co, Gary. Survivors are three sons, Ray R and Frank both of this city and Elmer of Niles, Mich.; three daughters, Hilda Homan, Westville, Anita Sasak, Gary and Marion Marshall, Valparaiso; 19 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren and two sisters, Anna Wiegman this city and Ella Macheleck, Niles.
Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; Tuesday, September 15, 1966
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Bertha Caroline Ruetz, 71, 810 E. Second, died at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday in the Clinic hospital, following a few days illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Fri in St. Paul church with Rev. Stanley D. Schneider officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Friends may call at the mortuary Thursday afternoon, evening and Friday until noon when the body will be taken to the church where it may be viewed until the hour of service. Mrs. Ruetz was born Feb 22, 1879 in this city the daughter of Reinhart and Augusta (Kienitz) Krueger. On January 24, 1900 in this city she married Albert Ruetz who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Elmer, Niles; and Ray H. and Frank both of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Homan, Wanatah; Mrs. Matthew Sasak, Gary; and Mrs. Edward Marshall, Valparaiso; 19 grandchildren, one great grandchild; two brothers, William Krueger, Niles and Arthur Krueger this city and two sisters, Mrs. Lavina Spencer and Mrs. Anna Beal both of this city. Mrs. Ruetz was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran church.
Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County, IN; July 5, 1950, p. 7, c. 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Michigan City - Services for Frank R. Ruetz, 72, of 410 Vail, who died Sunday morning in St. Anthony Hospital after a brief illness, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hummer-White Mortuary. Rev. Rodney Juell, assistant pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call until the hour of service at the mortuary. Ruetz was born May 19, 1905, in Michigan City. On Sept 3, 1935 in Michigan City he married Valda Benford. She survives with a son, Ronald of Michigan City; six grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Hilda Holman of Westville, Mrs. Anita Walker of Gary and Mrs. Marian Marshall of Valparaiso. He was retired from US Steel where he had been employed as an electrician. He was a member of Moose Lodge 980 and St. Paul Lutheran Church.
South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, IN; Tuesday, January 3, 1978, p. 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

David A. Sanders, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Dave loved and was deeply devoted to his extensive family. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Sanders; daughters, Brittany (Adam) Drummond; and Chelsea Sanders; grandchildren, Jonathon, Teagan, and Piper; parents, Jerry and Nancy Sanders; sister, Rhenda Graham; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins. Calling is 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday, April 8, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd. A private family service will be held following the calling. Memorials may be made to the Erin's House for Grieving Children.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 5, 2018

Betty Jean Sapp, 94, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Betty was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Sapp. She graduated from South Side High School class of 1942. She worked General Electric for 43 years, retiring in 1986. Throughout her working career at GE, she was known as the "Suggester." She was the highest paid GE suggester up to her retirement. She was a member of GE Quarter Century Club and St. Patrick Catholic Church. Surviving are her close friends, Carol (Ron) Wurst, and Teresa (Louie) Elkins. Betty was preceded in death by her siblings, James, Virginia, and Mary. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 am, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Monday, April 9, 2018, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a rosary service at 6:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Heartland Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 7, 2018

Mark Edwin Savieo, 55, passed away on April 10, 2018. He was born December 29, 1962 to Jerry and Norma (A'Hearn) Savieo. He was a graduate of R. Nelson Snider High School. Mark enjoyed playing horseshoes, reading, spending time with family and friends, and making memories. He had a heart of gold and cared about everybody. Surviving are his son, Nicholas Edwin Savieo; grandson, Dean Edwin Savieo; his siblings; Craig Alan (Margaret) Savieo, Lisa Marie Savieo (Cieutat), Cheryl Lynn (Loren) Tanner, Sara Ann Savieo (Linton), Jason Edwin (Kim) Savieo, Karri Sue Savieo; and many other family members. A funeral service will take place on Monday April 16th, 2018 at 1pm with calling 1 hour prior at Mungovan Simple, 2114 Calhoun St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Father Bill Sullivan will officiate. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Mark's Grandson's, Dean Savieo's Education Fund via Chase Bank and reference date of birth of 01/22/2008.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 13, 2018

Dorothy Y. Saxton, 92, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Alma, Arkansas, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Millard and Dolly Powell. Surviving are her daughter, LaDonna (Marvin) Yoder of Woodburn, IN. Dorothy was preceded in death by husband, Richard O. Saxton. Burial in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood, Indiana at a later date. Arrangements entrusted in D.O. McComb and Sons-Pine Valley.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 10, 2018

05/24/1960 - 04/08/2018
Doris A. Scheumann, 57, of Hoagland, IN passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Tuesday, May 24, 1960 in Fort Wayne the daughter of the late Arthur Oetting and the late Ruth (Smith) Oetting. She married Lowell Scheumann on August 15, 1987 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Doris and her husband farmed on the family farm. She was part of a therapy Dog Program for other patients. She loved animals and had many pets over the years. Doris helped raise her nephew and niece, Joshua and Jessica as a second mom. Even when Doris was sick, she enjoyed the thrill of roller-coasters. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. Survivors include her husband Lowell; three sisters, Linda (John) Gospodarek, Diane (Michael) Cocks, and Ronda Oetting Majors all of Fort Wayne; and brother-in-law, Danny Rice of Fort Wayne. She is also survived by Lowell's family, father, Alfred Scheumann of Hoagland; two brothers; Keith (Debbie) Scheumann of Woodburn and Alan Scheumann of Decatur; three sisters, Kathy (Bob) Boling of Ossian; Peggy (Chris) Kofer of NH, and Kelly (Len) Winebrenner of Hoagland; three nieces and one nephew of her sisters' family and many nieces and nephews of Lowell's family. Doris was preceded in death by her sister, Joann Rice; sister-in-law, Beth Rorick and her mother-in-law, Lynn Scheumann. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Saint John Lutheran Church- Flatrock with Rev. Douglas Christian officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in New Haven. Friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m, Friday, April 13 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and one hour prior to services at the church. Preferred memorials can be made to Saint John Lutheran Church- Flatrock, Cancer Services of NE Indiana, or Visiting Nurse and Hospice.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 10, 2018

Mary J. Schimmele, 98, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Mary will be remembered as a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a charter member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Surviving are her children, David (Sheila) Schimmele of Fremont, IN, Sharon (Stephen) Hensler of Fort Wayne, and Sheila (Stephen) Noble of Raleigh, NC; 9 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Schimmele; son, Michael Schimmele; grandson, Jeffrey Schimmele; and parents, John and Esther Ohse. Service is 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W State Blvd with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Anne Home Alzheimer's Unit or the Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 30, 2018

Judith D. Schmierer, 77, of Rome City, and formerly of Lansing, Michigan, died Monday, April 9, 2018, at 5:16 a.m. at her residence. She was born April 28, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan, to Donald and Onalee (Egler) Brockhaus. Mrs. Schmierer was a homemaker and had worked as a dental assistant when her children were young. She resided in this area for a year, coming from Lansing. Surviving are two sons, John (Gennene) Schmierer of Rome City and James (Lisa) Schmierer, Jr. of Houghton, Michigan; a daughter, Joleen Schmierer of Muskegon, Michigan; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Schmierer, Sr.; and a brother, Donald Brockhaus. There will be no visitation or services. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 10, 2018

Marie Ann (Comer) Schultz, 92, passed away on April 11, 2018 at Park Place Senior Living Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 24, 1925 in Wheatfield, Indiana, the daughter of Jack and Katherine (Irmiter) Comer. She married Edward O. Schultz on October 13, 1946. She was a former member of Tri Kappa of Indiana and the Lake Maxinkuckee Association. She and her husband were founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver, Indiana. She was previously a secretary for Powers Realty and the Culver Marina there. They moved to Fort Wayne in 2005 and attended St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her son Timothy (Roberta Kozuch) Schultz of New Buffalo, MI and daughter Renee (Stephen) Gardt of Fort Wayne, granddaughter Kaki (James) McCarthy and great-grandson Jacob McCarthy of Bloomington, MN. She was preceded in death by Edward, her husband of 71 years, her parents, her sister Vera, and great-granddaughter Gabrielle. Private services will be held at a later date with burial at Highland Cemetery in North Judson, IN. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 12, 2018

Michael L. Serrani, 82, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, Michael was the son of the late Frank and Isabel Serrani. He graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School of Utica NY. Michael worked for Catholic Charites in Fort Wayne with the Peter Pan project for Cuban High School refugees. He later retired from his own wood manufacturing business, Serrani Inc. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Julie Serrani nee Pequignot of Fort Wayne; his children, Laura (Mark) Roberts of Noblesville, IN, Bridget (Steven Habig) Serrani of Fort Wayne, Francis (Janice) Serrani of Fort Wayne, Monica (Jason) Leffler of Indianapolis, IN, Joseph Serrani of Bangkok, Thailand, Vincent (Rachel) Serrani of Fort Wayne, and Theresa (Arthur Wahlberg) Serrani of Wakefield, MA; 20 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; siblings, Frank Serrani, Patricia Tedesco, Helen Klotz, Raymond Serrani, Geraldine Heino, Kathleen Olson, Letitia Serrani, and Edwin Serrani. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 South Fairfield Ave, with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Rosary service at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Capital Campaign or Bishop Luers High School.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 16, 2018

A Service of Music and Gratitude Celebrating the life of Elaine Shakley will be April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a. m. in the Asbury United Methodist Church 404 E. Arch Street, Portland, Indiana. Calling at the church will begin at 10:00 A.M. She had passed away December 3, 2017 in the Jay County Hospital. She was born in Boswell, Pennsylvania in 1922 the daughter of John and Beatrice Morrison. She was married in 1943 to Glenn Shakley and he died in 1993. She was an accomplished musician for over 50 years in Cleveland, Ohio teaching music, starting a string program and was the first educational television teacher in the city of Cleveland. She was a church organist for over 50 years and a past president of the American Guide of Organists. Surviving are three daughters Susan Lippert (Tim) of Portland, Maine, Bonnie Maitlen (Gary) of Portland, Indiana and Pamela Van Siclen (The Rev. John) of Newcastle, Maine, one sister Rachel Jones (Milton) of Boulder, Colorado, Six grandsons and eight great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Asbury United Methodist Church or Music Works Scholarships at Arts Place in Portland.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 4, 2018

Judith E. Shore, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born May 17, 1941 in Lagrange, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lacey and Delores Shore. Judy was a 1960 graduate of Southside High School in Fort Wayne, IN. She spent most of her career as an accountant, working at Weigand Construction for 15 years and Tile Interior for more than 25 years. Judith was active in her community as a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the American Business Women, Red Hats Society, and the Three Rivers Festival for more than 25 years. Judith was a faithful and active member of Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women's group, often serving as an usher and Treasurer. Judy loved her friends dearly and enjoyed traveling with them around the world. She especially loved cruises. She was full of life and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen (Shawn) Williams; grandchildren, Peter, Stephen, John, Kevin and Sofia Williams; sister-in-law, Ann (Lance) Mauro; half-sister, Brenda (Jeff) Taylor; half-brother, Don (Diane) Williams; nephew, Scott (Amy) Shore; nieces, Tezra Shore and Carrie Bieberich and grandniece, Emma Shore. Judith was preceded in death by her brother, Lance Shore. Funeral service will take place at 11am on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835, with calling 1 hour prior. The family will receive friends between 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835. Internment will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, IN immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, IN; April 16, 2018

Kirk Allen Sipe, 60, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1958 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Marion E. and Barbara A. (Jacobs) Sipe. Kirk was employed at Graves Trucking Company for 15 years and also worked for Bailey's Trucking Company in the construction and excavating field. Kirk enjoyed fishing and going four-wheeling at Haspin Acres on his Muddox. He loved going to casinos with his sister, Rosie, and loved Rosie's grandchildren as if they were his own. He was always there for Rosie and her children anytime they needed him. He is survived by his sister, Rosalind "Rosie" Oetting of Decatur; nephews, Bryan, Brett (Brooke), and Corey Oetting; great- nephews and nieces, Leah and Kevin Oetting, Jordan Chevelle and Case Oetting; and his trusty companion, Flash. He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Brooke Oetting. Family will be having a Celebration of Life on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Preble Fireman's Park Pavilion.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 5, 2018

Martha E. Smith, 72, of Wolcottville died Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 6:56 p.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born August 17, 1945, at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake to Ray H. and Mary (Favinger) McBride. On July 17, 1971, in Albion she married Teddy L. Smith. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2005. Mrs. Smith was a self-employed beautician. She was a member of the Wolcottville United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star in Albion. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle M. and Eric Johnston of Wolcottville; a grandson, Grant Lee Johnston and his fiancée, Kathy Franklin; a brother, David T. McBride of San Antonio, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Peggie Strawser of LaGrange. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Wolcottville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Dekoninck officiating. A gathering of friends will be Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the church. An Eastern Star service will be held at 2:45 p.m. Preferred memorials are to ARK Animal Sanctuary, 0530 E 300 S, LaGrange, Indiana, 46761. Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, IN; April 9, 2018

Auburn - James L. Snyder, 85 of Auburn died Tuesday April 3, 2018 at DeKalb Health in Auburn. He was born in Springfield Township in Allen County on August 5, 1932 to Glen B and Beulah (Bidlack) Snyder. James was a 1950 graduate of Harlan High School. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving from October 15, 1951 to October 6, 1955. He worked at Rowan Lumber Yard in Hicksville for 12 years then BF Goodrich in Woodburn for 27 years retiring in 1994. He was a Lifetime member of the VFW and a former member of the Hicksville VFW. H enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events and activities. James married Donna Morhart on December 7, 1956 in Cecil, Ohio and she survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Leslie (Cindy) Snyder of Butler, Connie (Mark) Heffelfinger of Auburn and Rick (Jodi) Snyder of St. Joe; 8 grandchildren, Cathy Snyder, Lathan (Layna) Snyder, Brooke (Phil) Recker, Drew (Kaitlyn) Kelham, Jessi Snyder, Austin Snyder, Dakota Snyder and Erin Snyder; 5 step grandchildren, Cory (Nicole) Heffelfinger, Cari (David) Barsantee, Jeremy (Lisa) Heffelfinger, Jill (Troy) Krider and Josh (Megan) Heffelfinger; 8 Great Grandchildren, Chase Donley, Jack Recker, Grant Recker, Peyton Kelham, Lily Recker, Lexie Snyder, Ethan Snyder and Kamryn Snyder; 13 step great grandchildren, Emily Lightner, Kaylen Kast, Karsen Kast, Karli Barsantee, Emily Barsantee, Morgan Barsantee, Sydney Barsantee, Emma Heffelfinger, Jacob Heffelfinger, Braydin Raines, Jaxin Raines, Kai Krider and Maddox Krider; Brothers and sisters in laws, Betty Snyder of Harlan, Louise Grant of Paulding, OH, Jack (Marilyn) Morhart of Fort Wayne and Jerry Morhart of Oakwood, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Bill Snyder and Bob Snyder. Services will be 1 PM Saturday April 7, 2018 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Rev James Farrer officiating. Burial will follow the service in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan. Calling is Friday from 4 to 8 PM and also 1 hour prior to the service Saturday from noon to 1 all at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the Filling Station Youth Center in Butler or Auburn First United Methodist Church.
Young Family Funeral Home, Noble County, IN; April 4, 2018

BOSWELL - Goldie E. (Ray) Spurlock, 75, Boswell, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 in Home Hospital, Lafayette. She had been hospitalized three days. She was born June 1, 1927 in London, Laurel County, Ky., the daughter of Walter and Armenia Lawson Ray. She married Arnold M. Spurlock, a maintenance supervisor at Purdue Union Building, Oct. 8, 1943 in Kentucky. He preceded in death Nov. 11, 1994. She attended the Kentucky school system. She had lived in Warren County for over 30 years and in Boswell the past year. She was a homemaker She enjoyed quilting, mushroom hunting and spending time with her family. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include: a daughter, Fay (Rich) Taylor, Boswell; four brothers, Fred (Donna) Ray, Goodland, Arnold Ray, Muskegon, Mich., Randall (Rita) Ray and Cecil (Robin) Ray, both of rural Otterbein; three sisters, Irene Booth, Charleston, S.C., Geraldine "Gerri" Mulvey, rural Otterbein and Betty (Bud) Sundqvist, Pine Village; a granddaughter, Tammy (Kevin) Pearson, Otterbein; and three great-grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew and Nolan Pearson. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday in Armstrong Chapel, Greenhill, with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial was in Armstrong Chapel Cemetery. Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, was in charge of arrangements.
The Fountain County Neighbor, August 21, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Kenneth Ray Watson, 75, a long time resident of Williamsport, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002 at his residence. Death was sudden and unexpected. He was born Jan. 30, 1927 in Stewart, Jordan Township, Warren County, the son of Ray A. and Elsie Agnes Roe Watson. He married Hope Paula Wilson in 1987. She survives. He was a Warren County resident all his life. He graduated from Williamsport High School in 1944. He attended Newberry College, Newberry, S.C. majoring in aviation and theology; Georgia Tech University in Atlanta majoring in engineering. He received his law degree from Indiana University and had practiced at his own firm in Williamsport since 1961. He was a World War II veteran and served on active duty with the U. S. Navy for four years and was stationed on Guam. He served in the U .S. Naval Reserve for 43 years as a commissioned officer, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Pence United Methodist Church and attended the Williamsport Christian Church. He was a member of the Indiana Bar Association, American Legion Post #259 in Williamsport, F & AM Lodge #352 in West Lebanon and Scottish Rite Valley, Indianapolis Temple. Served as past trustee of Jordan Township. He loved animals, enjoyed the outdoors and really enjoyed shopping. Survivors, besides the wife, include: two daughters, Gail (Bill) Fuqua, Melbourne, Fla. and Joyce (Michael) Hibbard, Dennison, Ill.; a step son, Justin Wilson, Williamsport; four grandchildren, Nikki Phillips, Heather King, Amanda Rolan and Zachery Hibbard; two great-grandchildren, Cole Phillips and Cellan Phillips; a sister, Olive Brown, Plymouth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a wife, Nelda Crook Watson; a sister, Beatrice Wolfe; and a nephew, Tom Wolfe. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with Masonic services at 7:45 p.m. Funeral services will be there in the chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, with full military gravesite rites. Memorial donations may be made to the Williamsport Christian Church.
The Fountain County Neighbor, May 1, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

FORMER RESIDENT OF THIS PLACE DIES AT WABASH AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Funeral services were held at the Markle Evangelical church this afternoon for A. J. Wilcoxson, 73, whose death occurred Friday night at his home in Wabash. He had been ill since September 1940. Burial was in the Markle cemetery. Mr. Wilcoxson had lived most of his life in Markle and moved to Wabash only a short time ago. He was born September 16, 1867 in Markle to Elias and Mary Sparks Wilcoxson. He was married there in July 1896 to Martha Watson. Surviving are the widow, one son, Ray Wilcoxson, Pensacola, Fla., and one daughter, Mrs. Maro [sic] Bollinger, Wabash. One daughter, Nadine, is dead. He was the last of a family of ten children and was a member of the Evangelical church at Markle.
Evening News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; August 25, 1941
Contributed by Karin King

Col. Wolff, 57, dies at hospital
Col. Delbert J. Wolff, 57, of 4105 Kentland Ave., Fort Wayne, base commander of the Memorial Air Guard at Baer field, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after admission to Parkview memorial hospital. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and in 1971 was named head of the 122nd combat support squadron at Baer Field, which also entailed being base commander. Surviving are his wife, Antoinette; a son, two daughters, one brother and one sister. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mungovan's Lakeside chapel and at 10 a.m. at the Queen of Angels Catholic church. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Thursday, January 20, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Wyatt, who passed away at the Dr. Sanders' general hospital Wednesday noon, was held Saturday afternoon from the late home at 2 o'clock with Rev. M. J, Wickersham, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was made in Woodlawn.
Evening Star, Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; Saturday, April 1, 1933
Jennie Wyatt in the Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Jennie Wyatt [Jennie Hoffman]
Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 61; Marital status: Widow
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1871; Birth Place: Ind; Death Date: 29 Mar 1933; Death Place: Auburn, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Father: William Hoffman; Mother: Mary Jane Brown; Spouse: Chas Wyatt; Informant: Dr. Ford Wyatt; Auburn, Ind.
Burial: April 1, 1933; Woodlawn Cem.
Contributed by Karin King