MRS. NELLIE A. ABBOTT
Services for Mrs. Nellie A. Abbott, 82, of 2024 Maplewood Road will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale, Dr. R. Sheldon Duecker officiating. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Abbott died at 4:15 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Decatur, she had lived in Allen County 45 years and was a member of Simpson United Methodiest Church. Surviving are three sons, Richard and Paul, Fort Wayne, and John, New Haven; five daughters, Mrs. Stephen Robinson, Mrs. Carl Harris and Mrs. James Ellis, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Wayne Laisure, New Haven, and Mrs. Halden Elzey, Valdosta, Ga., and 27 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Allen Co, IN; Sunday, February 13, 1972, p. 12A
Rites are held for Mrs. Abbott
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Elzey home for funerals, Waynedale, for Mrs. Nellie A. Abbott, 82, of 2024 Maplewood road, Fort Wayne, who died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday at Parkview memorial hospital. Burial was in Covington memorial gardens. Mrs. Abbott, a native of Decatur, had lived in Allen county 46 years. She was a member of the Simpson United Methodist church. Surviving are three sons; Richard and Paul Abbott of Fort Wayne and John Abbot of New Haven; five daughters; Mrs. Stephen Robinson, Mrs. Carl Harriss and Mrs. James Ellis, all of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Wayne Laisure of New Haven, and Mrs. Halden Elzey of Valdosta, Ga.; and 27 grandchildren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 14, 1972
Rites are held for Mrs. Abbott
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Elzey home for funerals, Waynedale, for Mrs. Nellie A. Abbott, 82, of 2024 Maplewood road, Fort Wayne, who died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday at Parkview memorial hospital. Burial was in Covington memorial gardens. Mrs. Abbott, a native of Decatur, had lived in Allen county 46 years. She was a member of the Simpson United Methodist church. Surviving are three sons; Richard and Paul Abbott of Fort Wayne and John Abbot of New Haven; five daughters; Mrs. Stephen Robinson, Mrs. Carl Harriss and Mrs. James Ellis, all of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Wayne Laisure of New Haven, and Mrs. Halden Elzey of Valdosta, Ga.; and 27 grandchildren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, Feb. 14, 1972
All contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Lowell Wayne Barnhart, 72, of 812 W. Clark St., Rensselaer, died at 6:48 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 1996 in Jasper County Hospital. Mr. Barnhart was born Feb. 19, 1924, in Judyville. His marriage was to Betty Marie Tiede, Dec. 10, 1943, in Danville, Ill. She survives. He attended Jasper Co. schools and was employed as a machinist with Taylor Forge Pipe Works for 16 years. He also was a handyman in the Rensselaer community. Mr. Barnhart was a member of Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Rensselaer. Also surviving, are: one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Dunlap and one son, Robert W. Barnhart, both of Rensselaer; three sisters, Eleanor Jones and Mrs. R. C. (Norma) Gross, both of Rensselaer, and Betty Osborne of Newton, W.Va.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Visitation was Tuesday at Jackson Funeral Chapel, Rensselaer Service there on Wednesday with Rev. Woody Slade officiating. Interment in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Heart Assn.
Review-Republican, Jasper County, Indiana; April 18, 1996
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Services will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Conkle Speedway Funeral Home for Esther Anna Barnhill, 84, 5555 Dandy Trail. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at Brownsburg. She died yesterday in a nursing home. Surviving are two daughters, Helen G. Dickerson and Miss Ruth Barnhill, Indianapolis and two brothers, John Robison, Indiana and Grant Robison, Farmer City, Ill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

BARTH, MRS. ANNA M., 2915 Webber St. Sarasota, Thursday [Jan. 15, 1970]. 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

A Franklin County farmer, Lee Beesley, 83, was injured fatally yesterday when his light truck struck a utility pole by US 52 southeast of Brookville. He was taking a load of corn to a mill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Martinsville, Ind - Services for Jesse H. Behymer, 89, retired US Postal Service employee were today. Behymer died Thursday in the Heritage House Convalescent Center. A WWI Army veteran, he was a member of the Retired Letter Carriers. He was the widower of Grace Behymer.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Newcastle, Ind., Dec 22 - Jesse Bell, age 71, died of apoplexy at the Reid Memorial Hospital Wednesday. He was stricken two weeks ago and went to the hospital to undergo an operation but death came before an operation could be performed. Mr. Bell lived in Spiceland and had served a term as Henry County assessor and also as a township Trustee. Five daughters survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Word has been received here of the death of Randell Bennett, 40, 607 N. 14th St, Vincennes, who died at 9 p.m. Saturday in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He is survived by the widow, Elma D; one son, Randell Bennett Jr, Vincennes; the mother, Edith Sizer, Willow Springs, Ill; the father, Clarence, Terre Haute; one sister, Barbara Cejke, Willow Springs, Ill; three step brothers, Charles Fortner, George Fortner, Terre Haute and Herman; three stepsisters, Mrs. Betty Hylman, Mrs. Margaret McCallister and Mrs. Ethel Mahan, all of Terre Haute; one granddaughter, Carol Sue Bennett; several aunts and uncles. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Mr. Hoard officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clinton, Ind., Dec 22 - Christian Berringer, age 89, a retired farmer is dead at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Wolfe, west of Clinton. He is survived by two daughters and one son.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rushville, Ind., Dec 22 - Mrs. Amanda Berry, age 85, died of heart disease here yesterday. Though extremely feeble, she knitted for the Red Cross until a few days ago and took an active interest in all war work. One son survives.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Delphi, Ind., Dec 22 - George H. C. Best is dead at his home in this city. He was born in Obernburg, Germany and came to the United States in 1855 and was naturalized in 1963. Mr. Best had been an elder in the Delphi Presbyterian Church for 43 years. He leaves eight children.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

William H. Bodenberg, 77 years old, a native of Germany and former employee in the store department of the Beech Grove railroad shops, died Friday night in his home, 5078 Evanston avenue, after an illness of a month.?? He was born in Germany Sept 21, 1865, and came to this country when a youth. He lived in Indianapolis 56 years, retiring from the Beech Grove shops five years ago. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Ernestine Bodenberg; two sons, Capt. OE Bodenberg, Camp Croft, SC and William C. Bodenberg of Indianapolis and two daughters, Miss Emma L. Bodenberg of Indianapolis and Mrs. Wilbert Hartmann of Arlington Heights, ill.?? Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Harry W. Moore Peace Chapel, 2050 East Michigan Street, by the Rev. WC Meinzen, pastor of the Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Concordia cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Katherine Bower, wife of James Bower, died at 5:20 o'clock Saturday evening at her home, one and a half miles south of Number Ten. She had been sick for six weeks and her death was caused by a complication of diseases. Mrs. Bower was born in Pennsylvania April 15, 1828. Mrs. Bower was a member of the Christian church and was an estimable woman. She was greatly devoted to her home and family. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Marion Siple, of this city, and James M. Bower and Mrs. James A. Best, of Number Ten. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. W. B. Cooper will officiate and the interment will be in the Sand Ridge cemetery.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County; Monday, April 20, 1914, page 9
Contributed by Lena Harper

Funeral services for Carrie G. Braughton, 80, formerly of Indianapolis, will be tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in the Lauck Funeral Home with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Braughton died yesterday in a nursing home at Franklin. Previously she had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Roland C. Parks in Columbus. She was the first president of the Parent-Teacher Association at School 22, 1231 S. Illinois. Other survivors are two sons, Hugh J. Braughton, Indianapolis and Benjamin Braughton, Franklin; a sister, Miss Lena Foxlow, Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Services for Maude A. Alred, 77, mother of Indianapolis Street Commissioner, Roscoe G. Bredell, will be tomorrow at 10 in the Indiana Odd Fellows Home Chapel at Greensburg. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery at Greensburg. Mrs. Alred died yesterday at the Odd Fellows Home. A native of Denver, Colo., she lived in Indianapolis from 1906-1954. Her husband, Lafe Alred, died in 1936. A brother, Ted Cooper, San Bernardino, Cal also survives.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Esther Wagner Buckley, 46 years old, widow of Lester Buckley, died yesterday in her home, 1115 W. 36th Street. Mrs. Buckley became ill at the US Army procurement office, 429 North Pennsylvania street, where she was employed as a typist, and was taken home. She had been in the employ of the government three years. Mrs. Buckley was born in Indianapolis. Her husband died six years ago. Survivors are a 7-year-old son, Jackie Buckley; a brother, Charles E. Wagner, and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hinesley and Mrs. Irene Jordan, all of Indianapolis. Services will be in Kirby Mortuary but arrangements have not been completed.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Berniece G. Smith Carr, 75, Indianapolis, formerly of Plainfield will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Calling will be until 9 tonight. Mrs. Carr, who died Wednesday at her home was a member of Plainfield Christian Church. She was the widow of George K. Carr. Survivors: Sons: JB; Donald P. Carr; daughter Shirley J. Carr; sister Iva McQuillen.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

David Casot, 78 years old of Russiaville, was killed while walking on the railway tracks, a train running over him.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

The Rev. E.P. Church, who recently died at Warsaw was one of the best-known ministers of the North Indiana ME Conference, although on the superannuated list.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Thomas F. Coates, 71, a painter, died yesterday in Community Hospital. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Shirley Brothers Irvin Hill Chapel. Burial will be in the Conwell Cemetery at Laurel. Mr. Coates who lived at 6648 E. 11th had been a resident of Indianapolis 49 years. Surviving are the widow, Jane and two sisters, Ellen B. Whittaker and Mrs. Marion Schraffenberger, both of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Aurora, Ind., June 17 - John Cobb, one of the oldest business men of this city, died at the age of 85 years. He was a native of Pennsylvania and came to Dearborn County in 1845, embarking in the cattle and produce trade. In connection with his brother, OP Cobb, he operated extensively as an army contractor during the war.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 June 1895, p 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

Burns suffered when her dress was ignited by a bonfire in the yard of her home April 10 caused the death yesterday of Virginia Ann Cooper, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otho Cooper, 1131 Nelson Street in City Hospital. The girl's dress was set ablaze as she was putting wood on the bonfire. Survivors besides the parents are two sisters, Phyllis Cooper and Patricia Cooper and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowen, all of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Second Pilgrim Holiness Church. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie, Ind., Dec 22 - The funeral of Granville Cowing, former newspaper man, who died here Thursday will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the High Street Methodist Episcopal Church of which he had been a member for many years. The body will lie in state in the church Monday morning.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Hurley E. Creasey, 82, Democrat precinct committeeman for F Precinct of the Sixth Ward who died Saturday evening at his home, 1937 Woodlawn Ave will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Ball-Porter Funeral Home with Rev. Myron Hockman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Michael Culver, the father of M.C. Culver the Auditor of Tippecanoe County died at Lafayette on Tuesday evening. He was a settler in 1829.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 June 1877, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

LAFAYETTE - Joseph Benjamin "Ben" Dailey Jr., 84, Lafayette, died at 2:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2006 in his residence. He was born Dec. 5, 1921 in Manteo, N.C., the son of Joseph B. Sr. and Armecia G. (Wilson) Dailey. He married Carole June Huber of Elkhart on Nov. 21, 1943. She survives. He spent his early years in Manteo, N.C., moved to Babylon, N.Y. and began school. In 1942 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served on the USS Shubrick (DD-639), LST-28 and LST-539. His service took him around the world and he participated in several heated campaigns. He came away from the war with no obvious physical injuries, but his heart and soul were wounded. Though these wounds were deep, it never stopped him from living. After the war Ben and Carole moved to Long Island, N.Y. where they lived in Babylon for a time then moved to Deer Park. He worked for the Long Island Lighting Company for around 40 years. Survivors, besides the wife, includes: four children, Pamela (Richard) Louise (Dailey) Sawey, Lindenhurst, LI, N.Y., Patricia Jo-Ann (Arthur) Rosen, Lafayette, Karl Joseph (Jane) Dailey, Chadron, Neb., and Kurt Charles (Emily) Dailey, Gallipolis, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Aldon N. Dailey. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosen, 1744 Skyline Road, Lafayette. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There will be no funeral service, but there will be a memorial service in the spring of 2007.
The Fountain County Neighbor; September 27, 2006
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Hymera - Charles Homer Davis, 48, RR 1, Farmersburg, was killed in an automobile accident early Saturday evening. He was a member of the Sugar Grove Presbyterian Church, the Gideon Society of Terre Haute, a past president of the Hymera Ruritan Club and a veteran of WWII. He is survived by the widow, Virginia Rose; one daughter, Nancy at home; two sons, Donnie at home and Larry, Greenwood; the mother, Ora Davis, Coalmont; two sisters, Catherine Hudson, RR 1, Shelburn; Dorthea Anderson, Wichita, Kan; one brother, Floyd, New Haven, Conn. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sugar Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev. Claude Walters and Rev. AL Tull officiating. Burial will be in the K of P Cemetery. Friends may call at the McHugh Funeral Home. The body will be moved to the church one hour prior to the service.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Terre Haute, Ind - Services for William Ora Davis, 81, formerly of Indianapolis, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home. Calling will be until 8 tonight. Davis, who died Thursday in Union Hospital was a retired automobile worker and coal miner. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. Survivors: wife Helen N. Davis; brothers Otto V; Abel B Davis; sister Margaret Bowen.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Tuscola, Ind. - Mrs. Lois Nancy DeMotte, 31, Tangier, Ind, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday at Urbana. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Lamb of Tangier, an uncle and wife. Surviving are her husband, Freddie; a son, Randall and daughter, Deborah, both at home; three brothers, Lyle McCollamm, Tuscola; Wayne Bratton, Indianapolis; and James W. Lamb, Tuscola, Wayne Bratton, Indianapolis and James W. Lamb, Tuscola; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Baldwin, Lebanon, Ind; Mrs. Shirley Thistlethwaite, Sheridan, Ind; and Mrs. Dora Waug, Tuscola. Services will be at 1:30 p.m Tuesday at the Waddington Funeral Home, with Rev. Arthur VanCamp officiating. Burial will be in Oakridge Cemetery at Tamargo, Ill. Friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Bishop Maurice De St. Palais was solemnized at Vincennes on Tuesday. The services were both imposing and grand. Rev. Father Walters, of this city was in attendance.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 5 July 1877, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie, Ind., Nov 19 -- John W. Drago, aged 72, for 60 years a resident of Union Township is dead.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 5 December 1896, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last Sunday afternoon two boys, Clifford Isenhower and Eddie Dunovant of Sandborn, Ind., while playing in a bin of corn were covered up and smothered by the falling grain.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 June 1877, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

An 18-year-old girl died last night of injuries suffered a month ago in a two-car crash as she was en route to Purdue University. Madelin Durbin had been a patient in Robert Long Hospital since the accident September 16. Her stepfather, Charles Goldsmith was injured seriously in the collision in Ind. 32 near Westfield and is still a patient in St. Vincent's Hospital. Madeline, who was 18 on October 7, had enrolled at Purdue and was en route to attend classes for the first time. Her mother is Mrs. Virginia Goldsmith. The family lives on East 96th in Hamilton County.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

A child of Postmaster James Eason of WInterwood died of diphtheria, and Postmaster Major of Shelbyville, has served notice that no mail from WInterwood will be received or forwarded until all danger of contagion has passed.
[CORA EASON - 15 March 1889 Shelby County, Indiana - 5 Nov 1896 Shelby County, Indiana buried Norristown, Shelby County, Indiana - father James - mother, Ella]
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 November 1896, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mayor James B. Edwards of Terre Haute, died on Monday evening of pneumonia. He was serving his second term as mayor.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 June 1877, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Gregg (Butch) Erdman, 20-year-old national guardsman who was found dead in his parked car on a Mooresville Street will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary. Cremation will follow. Morgan County Coroner E. C. Holmes ruled Erdman died accidentally yesterday of carbon monoxide poisoning. Holmes said Mr. Erdman, a member of the 38th Infantry Division's Headquarters Company, had stopped while driving to his home near Monrovia from Indianapolis. Mr. Erdman was a graduate of Tech HS in 1957 and had worked as a clerk for the Mooney Mueller Ward Co. for 2 1/2 years. He moved to Monrovia with his parents three years ago. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Erdman, Monrovia; three sisters, Nancy, Sydney and Regina Erdman, all of Monrovia and his grandmother, Ruth Gregg, Independence, Mo.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov 19 - While attempting to put out a fire started by children, Mrs. J. H. Eylenburg of this city was fatally burned.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 19 November 1894, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

May 13, 1907-Oct. 17, 1993
WARSAW - Herman P. Frauhiger, 86, of 310 N. Buffalo, died at 1 a.m. Sunday in his home. Mr. Frauhiger was bom May 13, 1907, in Preble, Ind., and had lived in Warsaw since 1928. On SepL 28, 1928, in Warsaw, he married Dorothy Ellen Clase. She died Oct. 5, 1990. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Ellen Keough of Warsaw; a son, Herman P. Jr. of Warsaw; eight grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and six sisters, Velma Beck, Marjorie Suter and Jane Everett, all of Goshen, Lucile Lundgren of Elkhart, Elizabeth Schussele of Ocean, N.Y., and Della Baumgartner of Milford. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Warsaw Elks, and a former member of the Warsaw Rotary Club. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care or any charity.
The South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, Indiana; 19 Oct 1993
Contributed by Mike Horn

Brother of local man dies Monday
James L. Fravel, former resident of Geneva, and a brother of Herbert Fravel of Decatur, died Monday at McLaren General hospital in Flint, Mich., due to a cerebral hemorrhage following heart surgery. A former school teacher in Ridge Creek township, he had retired as safety director at the Fisher Body division of General Motors at Grand Blanc, Mich. Surviving are his wife, the former Marcella Robbin; a daughter, Mary Beth, at home; a son, Michael of Saginaw, Mich.; four grandchildren; five sisters, Miss Catherine Fravel and Mrs. Amos (Erma) Brunner, both of Geneva, Mrs. Vernon (Mary) Blowers of Denham Springs, La.; Mrs. Charles (Virena) Blum of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Albert (Gene) Reid of Lapeer, Mich.; and two brothers, William Fravel of Geneva and Herbert Fravel of Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic church at Fenton, Mich., with burial in the church cemetery. The body is at the Allen funeral home in Fenton, Mich.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Wednesday, March 15, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Huntington, Ind., Dec 22 - Mrs. Mary B. Fuller, age 81, died suddenly Friday of heart trouble. She leaves four children, a sister and a brother, all of this city.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Noblesville, Ind., June 17 - Judge William Garver died at his home 2 miles west of Noblesville, aged 79 years. He was the oldest member of the Hamilton County bar. He was four years a special mail agent for Indiana and Illinois, four years a representative and four years a state senator. He was colonel of the 101st regiment, Indiana volunteers and 9 years a judge. Six sons survive him. His third wife was buried one year ago.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 June 1895, p 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

CHARLES GIRTON, 71, DIES RITES FOR WHITE COUNTY NATIVE TO BE WEDNESDAY
Charles M. Girton, 71, of 217 North Bluff Street, Monticello, died Sunday at 3:30 p.m. He was ill since April. Born September 17, 1894 here in White County, he was the son of Samuel and Margaret (Ross) Girton. His marriage was to Emma Bendix on April 2, 1914. She died November 28, 1941. Mr. Girton was a retired railroad man, and a member of the Monticello Christian Church, and the Moose Lodge at Michigan City. Surviving are three sons, John of Chalmers, Charles, Jr. and Warren, both of Kokomo. One son is deceased. There are eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Edith Williams of Monticello, also five step-grandchildren and 15 step-great grandchildren survive. Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at Miller Funeral Home with Reverend M. A. Madsen officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call after noon on Tuesday.
Monticello Herald-Journal, White County, IN; Monday, August 1, 1966
Contributed by Lena Harper

DEAD MAN HAD POSTAL CARDS - Addressed to Edith Lewis and Margaret Jones, This City - WAS FOUND DEAD AT LYDICK
Believed Yesterday to Have Been William Glendenning of Laporte - Michigan City Police Called Into Case
Supt. Haller, of the police force, received a telephone call last night from Coroner Clark, of South Bend, who is making efforts to identify the remains of a man found along Lake Shore tracks at Lydick, as mentioned in Tuesday's News. Reports yesterday were to the effect that the man was supposed to be William Glendenning, of Laporte. This was merely a supposition due to the fact that a postal card bearing that address was found upon his person. According to Coroner Clark there is a Michigan City end in this case, postal cards addressed to Michigan City girls also having been found on the dead man's person. Among the cards were two addressed to Edith Lewis and Margaret Jones, of this city. Another card bore the name of Louis Jones, Laporte. The dead man was about five feet, eight inches tall and was 23 years old. He had brown hair, blue eyes and wore a good suit of clothes. The Lewis and Jones girls were seen today by the police and both recalled having written to Glendenning, a resident of State street, Laporte. As they remember him his description tallies with that of the dead man. Word from Laporte this afternoon was to the effect that Glendenning, although a resident of that city, had been employed for several years as a farm hand, his last employment having been near Door Village. He had been in Michigan City and was enroute to visit a South Bend sweetheart when he was run down and killed by a Lake Shore train.
Michigan City Evening News, LaPorte County, Indiana; Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1910, pg 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sullivan - Arminda Goble, 86, 1111 N. Cross St, Sullivan died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday in the Mary Sherman Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Willis Cox, Sullivan; Mrs. Glenn Trent, Dyer, Tenn; one son, Earl, Beverly Hills, Calif; one sister Mrs. Clossal Keasing, Vincennes; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rwei Avenue Christian Church. Burial will be in Alfordsville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Flummerfelt-Goodwin Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Amanda Goldsberry, 95, Former Local Resident Dies at Logansport
Amanda Lavina Matkins Goldsberry, daughter of Dennis and Lavina (Houser) Matkins, one of Cass County's oldest residents, died at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, at the home of her niece, Mrs. M. W. Donnelly, in Logansport. She married Simeon Goldsberry on February 22, 1879 and started housekeeping on a farm three miles west of Galveston and several years later they moved to Galveston where she lived until 5 years ago. No children were born to them but after the death of her sister Mrs. Isabel Goldsberry, they took her four children into their home and raised them. Her husband died in 1935, and three of the children also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Galveston Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Donnelly are a sister, Mrs. Emma McGriff, Logansport; a nephew and foster son, Art Goldsberry, Galveston; two other nephews, Lee Foy, Galveston and Charles McGriff of Fort Wayne; and a niece, Mrs. Grace Lovejoy, Kokomo and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 14, 1956 at 1:30 p.m., from the Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. James Campbell officiating. Burial took place in the Galveston Cemetery.
Galveston Leader, Cass County, IN; Thursday, June 14, 1956, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Otto Goldsberry Dies Wednesday Afternoon At Foster Mother's
Otto Simeon Goldsberry, 63, died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of his foster mother, Mrs. Amanda Goldsberry, in Galveston. Ill for some time, death was the result of complications. The deceased was born in Cass county, July 9, 1888, the son of William R. and Belle Goldsberry. He was affiliated with the Methodist church. Although he was unable to work for several years, he at one time was night watchman and town marshal in Galveston. His wife, Marie, died in 1947. Survivors include the foster mother; one son, Wayne of Kokomo; one brother, Art of Galveston; two grandsons, Marlin Goldsberry of Galveston and Dennis Goldsberry of Goldsmith. A son, Dennis, and a brother, William, preceded him in death. Tentative services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Galveston with the Rev. C.H. Simons officiating. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Amanda Goldsberry's home, where the body will be returned before the services. Burial will be made in Galveston cemetery.
Galveston Leader, Cass County, IN; Thursday, January 18, 1951, page 7
Contributed by Lena Harper

Services for Earl B. "Peck" Harlow, 77, Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Flanner & Buchanan Farley Morris Street Chapel. Calling will be until 9 tonight. Harlow, who died Thursday at his home, worked for OK Trucking 18 years. He retired in 1958. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 169 and Teamsters Local 135. Survivors: wife Oveta L. "Jean" Harlow; brother Henry H. "Red' Harlow.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lakeland, Fla - Graveside services for James Allen Harold, 32, formerly of Indianapolis were today in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lakeland. Harold, who died Monday in a Florida traffic accident was a bookbinder for Book Traders, Winter Haven, Fla. He previously worked in Indianapolis for Wolfen & Swickard Machinery. Survivors: parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harold; brothers Mark, Donald, Scott, Steve; sisters, Donnesa, Laura Harold.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Freelandville, Ind - Services for Grace C. Harrison, 74, formerly of Noblesville will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville with calling from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Harrison born in Indianapolis and a resident of Noblesville 65 years died Thursday in a Vincennes Nursing Home. The widow of James L. Harrison, she was a member of Ninth Street Methodist Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors: daughter Jerry Lou Morgan; Elizabeth Coleman; stepsons Edward and Curtis Harrison; stepdaughter, Edith Rushton.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Benjamin Franklin Hayden, 96 years old, 2304 Roosevelt avenue, an Indianapolis resident approximately 50 years, died yesterday morning in his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Proffitt Funeral Home, 3040 North Illinois Street. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Hayden was a native of Tennessee. He operated a drugstore in Colfax for many years and was a spiritualist minister and leader 50 years. He was a graduate of Miami University. His wife, Mrs. Martha Hayden died 12 years ago. Survivors are two sons, Charles and Thomas Hayden, both of Lafayette and a niece, Miss Hazel Hayden of Cambridge City.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Leander Hendricks, of Delaware County went to the home of his divorced wife, who had remarried, and killed himself with a bullet through the brain, saying to her that there was no one to look after him in case of sickness and death was preferable. Hendricks was 45 years old.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. JOHN HILT TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Catherine Hilt, age 79 years, widow of John Hilt, died Wednesday morning at 2:45 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Elser, 1624 Cason Street, where she had made her home for the past three years. Mrs. Hilt had been ailing for some time and was bedfast for the past 11 weeks. The daughter of James and Lydia Goodman, Mrs. Hilt was born March 24, 1853, in Tippecanoe county, where her entire life was spent with the exception of four years she lived in Iowa with her parents when a small child. Mrs. Hilt was the last of a family of nine children. Her marriage to Mr. Hilt took place January 1, 1871, and for many years they lived on a farm in the Wildcat creek vicinity. Mr. Hilt preceded her in death seven years ago. Mrs. Hilt was a member of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Hilt was the mother of ten children, four having died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Stella Gushwa died 27 years ago. The following survive, Peter Hilt and Mrs. Herman Amstutz, of Lafayette Route 3; Mrs. Elser, Mrs. Ernest Lairy and Mrs. Hazel Good, of Lafayette, also 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Rogers and Smith funeral home, where friends may call Wednesday evening. Thursday morning the body will be taken to the Elser residence at 1624 Cason street. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev . H. M. Starrett, of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment Isley cemetery.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County; Wednesday, November 9, 1932
Contributed by Lena Harper

Maude M. Holser taken by death
Mrs. Maude M. Holser, 82, a native of Pleasant Mills, died of an apparent heart attack Friday evening at her home in Walkerton. She was born at Pleasant Mills Feb. 19, 1889, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Steele, and left this community many years ago. Her husband, Bert I. Holser, preceded her in death in 1949. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul Walter of South Bend, a brother, Joe Steele of Decatur; and five sisters, Mrs. Delbert (Edna) Tumbleson of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Harvey (Gladys) Koos of Decatur, Mrs. Murray (Zula) Holloway of Decatur; Mrs. Lawrence (Lelah) Robrock of Michigan City, and Mrs. Lawrence (Mary) Johnson of Middletown, O. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Nussbaum-Elkin funeral home at Walkerton, with burial in Woodlawn cemetery at Walkerton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 21, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Edgar House, 82, 2360 Hulman, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Hospital. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Violet Brown, Calif; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Helen Carpenter, Terre Haute; three sons, Hubert, Gary, Ind., Edgar Jr, US Army in Germany, Ronald, Rosedale; a brother, Becker, Coalmont and sister, Mrs. Nellie Raley, Hymera. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Funeral services are pending at the Thomas Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Greensburg - Ercie M. Hull, 69, farmer and WWI veteran. Service 2 p.m. tomorrow in Porter & Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carlos Elliott of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Last Sunday afternoon two boys, Clifford Isenhower and Eddie Dunovant of Sandborn, Ind., while playing in a bin of corn were covered up and smothered by the falling grain.
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 June 1877, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Alta B. Johnson, 90, died early Wednesday morning at the Friends Fellowship Community following a long illness. She was a native of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and had lived in Richmond for the past 12 years. She was a widow of Omer Johnson who died 15 years ago. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. John Rohloff, Sarasota, Fla.; a son, O. M. Johnson, R. R. 1, Cedar Springs, Mich.; five grandchildren, two-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Baker Funeral Home, Dayton, Ind., where friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Marvin Grooms, pastor of the United Methodist Church in Dayton, will officiate. There will be no local calling. Arrangements were handled by Doan and Mills.
Richmond Palladium-Item, Wayne County, Indiana; Wednesday, July 26, 1972
Contributed by Lena Harper

Donna J. Johnson dies at hospital
Mrs. Donna J. Johnson, 37, wife of Roger L. Johnson of 4420 Werling drive, Fort Wayne, was dead on arrival at the Lutheran hospital at 4:30 p.m. Sunday following a heart attack. She was born in Greentown Oct. 23, 1934, a daughter of Hollis and Winifred Stevens-Foster, and was married to Roger L. Johnson Aug. 4, 1951. The family moved to Fort Wayne 17 years ago. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Holton Ave. Missionary church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Noel A. and Dan I., and two daughters, Julie A. and Sherri L. Johnson, all at home; the parents, who reside at Herbst; and three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Norma J.) Draper of Roann, Mrs. Eli (Wanda) Allison of Sweetzer, and Mrs. Patsy Withrow of Marion. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Winteregg-Linn funeral home here with Rev. Norman Rettig officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn memorial park, Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today until time of the services. Preferred memorial are to the Heart Fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 14, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Gordon Lee Johnson, 62, of 202 W. South St., Boswell, died Monday, April 15, 1996 at 8:15 a.m. at his home. He had been seriously ill for a few weeks. Born in Brook on March 26, 1934, he was the son of Edward and Blanche (Alliss) Johnson. He graduated from Boswell High School in 1952 and DeVry Technical Institute in 1953. He was married to Margene Morgan, June 16, 1956. She survives. Also surviving, are: his mother, Blanche (Johnson) Biddle of Boswell; two sons, Terry Johnson of Tampa, Fla. and Brent Johnson of Boswell; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Cathy) Deno of Boswell; one brother, Dean Johnson of Williamsport; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Dolee) Barker of Hoopeston, Ill.; and one granddaughter, Kelsey Deno. Mr. Johnson was owner and operator of Johnson TV in Boswell since 1958. He had previously been employed by Brown TV & Appliance in Williamsport, 1953-54; employed by Boswell TV, 1954-56 and a bus driver for Benton Community School Corporation since 1990. He served in the U. S. Army Nov. 1956-Nov. 1958, and in the U. S. Army Reserves Nov. 1958-Nov. 1962. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Boswell Church of Christ where he was chairman of the Elders, treasurer, Missions chairman, Sunday School teacher, JAM teacher and choir member. He was also trustee of Hanging Rock Christian Assembly at West Lebanon; president of Boswell Cemetery Association Board; president of Boswell Alumni Association; won Community Service Award in 1985; Benton Central Athletic Booster; member, Benton Central Cooperative Education Committee; member, John Purdue Club; past president, WCEA Men's Fellowship (Western Central Evangelistic Assoc.); past president, Boswell Business Association; past member, Boswell Town Board; past Boswell Volunteer Fire Fighter; past chairman, Boswell Hub Fun Days; past Cub Scout Leader; past president Boswell Little League Association and Little League Coach; past president, Benton Central Music Boosters; past master, Boswell Masonic Lodge #486 and past secretary; and member Order of Eastern Star, Prairie Chapter #158. Visitation was Wednesday at Yuill-Shoemaker Funeral Home, Boswell, with memorial service by Boswell Church of Christ Elders. Service on Thursday at Boswell Church of Christ with Fred Keim officiating. Interment in Boswell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hanging Rock Camp or Boswell Community Ambulance Service.
Williamsport Review-Republican, Warren County, IN; April 18, 1996
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

During a political rally at Paoli, Henry Wells, of French Lick, assaulted William Johnson, an old veteran, striking him with knucks. Johnson died yesterday. His assailant is still at large.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Archie Jones, 42 years old, 363 West 29th Street, died Thursday at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Jones was born in Boonville and had lived in Indianapolis 32 years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Josie Jones; his mother, Mrs. Mary Jones of Boonville; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Adams and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in Barnes Chapel. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Paul H. Jones, 69, of 25 S. Meadow St., Otterbein, died at 9:08 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 1996 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Keokuk County, Iowa. He had lived in Otterbein since 1977, moving there from Wisconsin. Mr. Jones was a retired truck driver. He had worked for the Montgomery Tank Lines. He also had worked as the donations attendant for Goodwill in Lafayette. He was a U. S. Army veteran and had attended the Otterbein Baptist Church. Surviving, are: three sons, Michael P. Jones of Otterbein, Gregory T. Jones of Appleton, Wisc., and Allan D. Jones of Grove City, Pa.; two brothers, Perry Jones of East Troy, Wisc., and Byron Jones of Evansville, Wisc.; three sisters, Ruby Heinzpeter of Lake Geneva, Wisc., Carol Zweidel of Blanchardville, Wisc., and Darlene Leech of Williams Bay, Wisc.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Keith. Visitation was one hour prior to service on Tuesday in Steely Funeral Home, Otterbein. Rev. Gary Hall officiating.
Review-Republican, Jasper County, Indiana; April 18, 1996
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Hoagland lady taken by death
Mrs. Fredericka Koenemann, 92, of Hoagland, died at 6:20 p.m. Sunday at the Decatur community Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past 15 months. She was born in Preble township Oct. 25, 1879, to Christian and Louise Mittelkamp-Conrad, and was married to William Koenemann Jan. 27, 1924. Her husband preceded her in death March 7, 1970. Mrs. Koenemann, was a member of the St. John Lutheran church at Flatrock. Surviving are one son, Erwin F. Koenemann of Monroeville route 2; two sisters, Mrs. Martin (Anna) Boese of Decatur route 2 and Mrs. Rudolph (Clara) Eickhoff, also of Decatur route 2; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister are deceased. Funeral rites will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John Lutheran church at Flatrock, with Rev. Donald E. Frank officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home after 7 p.m. today until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, and at the church from 12:30 p.m. until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, March 6, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Bloomington, Ind., June 17 - Will Douglass and Fred Koontz, of this city both loved their pretty neighbor, Miss Nellie White and their love affair ended in a tragedy. By mutual agreement they repaired to the corporate limits, where they fought a regular duel. Koontz was unarmed and gave battle with his fists. Four shots were fired by Douglass, the last one taking effect under his opponents heart. The wound is fatal. Douglass was arrested.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 21 June 1895, p 11
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Perry Lambert, 67 years old, a retired grocer and Indianapolis resident 45 years, died Thursday in his home 444 Arnolda avenue after an illness of a year. Funeral services will be at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Shirley Bros' West Side chapel, 2002 West Michigan street. Burial will be in Floral Park cemetery. Mr. Lambert was born in Fayette County. He operated a grocery store more than 30 years at 3027 West Michigan Street. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Bertha Lambert; four sons, William Lambert, Omar Lambert, Harold Lambert and Lawrence Lambert; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Morris, Mrs. Lila Lee, Mrs. Thelma Campbell and Mrs. Dorothy Wilson; a brother, Omar Lambert; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Guerin; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Brother of city resident dies
Mrs. Roy Runyon has received word of the death of her brother, John D. Lammiman, 79, who died suddenly Thursday at his home in Bay City, Mich. He was born east of Monroe, in Monroe township and left the area when a young man. He was a long time employee of the New York Central railroad at Bay City until his retirement. Mr. Lammiman was a veteran of World War I, serving with the U.S. Army in Germany, and was stationed there for six months after the conclusion of the conflict. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; three sisters, Mrs. H.O. Terner of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Roy Runyon, of Decatur, and Miss Nellie Lammiman of Warren, O., and one brother, Charles H. Lammiman of Fort Wayne. Funeral services and burial were held at Bay City Saturday.
[buried Saint Patrick Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, Michigan; born 1893]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 28, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

OMER ROY LARIMER DIES AT HOME OF HIS SISTER MONDAY NIGHT, JAN. 8
Omer Roy Larimer, 66, of Logansport, died Monday night, January 8 at the home of his sister, Mrs. A. W. Crockett, route 3, Kokomo. Formerly a resident of this vicinity, he was a member of the Miami Methodist church, Miami Red Man lodge, Eagles and Literary Aid. His wife, the former Agness Kessler, died in 1945. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Chester Snider of Monticello; three grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Iva Prather of Peru, Mrs. Crockett, Mrs. Nellie Glassburn, Mrs. Dorothy Burrows of Kokomo route 3, Harry of Monticello, James T. of Portland, Oregon. Services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in Galveston and burial was made [rest of obit cut off]
Galveston Leader, Cass County, IN; Thursday, January 18, 1951, page 7
Contributed by Lena Harper

Brazil - Mrs. Oaka May Law, 73, 821 N. Washington St. died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Clay County Hospital. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Brazil. She is survived by the husband, David S; two daughters, Mrs. LaDema Oliver, Brazil; Mrs. Laure Morris, Harmony; one son, David E., Brazil; two sisters, Mrs. Edythe Gosness, Coalmont; Mrs. Chloe Modesitt, Chicago, Ill; one brother, Everett Sexton, South Bend; 9 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home, with Mr. Alvin Golightly officiating. Burial will be in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 pm. Tuesday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles D. Leighty, DVM, 46, of Birkdale Road, Bedford, N.H., died Thursday, April 11 1996, at his home, after a long illness. Dr. Leighty had owned and operated the Village Animal Clinic of Goffstown since 1981. He was a member of the board of directors of the Animal Rescue League of Goffstown. Born Aug. 13, 1949, in Kansas City, Mo., he formerly lived in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University in 1975 and moved to Bedford in 1975. Dr. Leighty had attended Southside Bible Fellowship Church of Manchester, and was a charter member of Goffstown Rotary Club. Surviving, are: his wife, Kathleen M. Leighty; five daughters, Kathryn Leighty, Kendra Leighty, Jenna Leighty, Jaclyn Leighty, and Kristian Leighty; one son, Justin Leighty, all of Bedford, N.H.; his parents, Charles and Hazel Leighty of Otterbein; one sister, Marilou Patterson of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was Sunday at French and Rising Funeral Home, 17 S. Mast St., Goffstown, N.H. Service on Monday at South Side Bible Fellowship Church, 200 S. Jewett St., Manchester, N.H.. Interment in Shirley Hill Cemetery, Goffstown. Memorial service will be held at Otterbein United Methodist Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leighty Children Education Fund c/o Lyn Dittbenner, First N.H. Bank, 875 Elm St., Manchester, N.H. 03101.
Williamsport Review-Republican, Warren County, IN; April 18, 1996
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Lindsey infant dies at hospital
John Wesley Lindsey, infant son of Amos and Nancy Dennis-Lindsey of 570 East Main street, Berne, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday at the Adams county memorial hospital, 30 hours after birth. The parents are members of the First missionary church at Berne. Surviving in addition to the parents are a sister, Jennifer, and a brother, Robert Dale, both at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Lindsey of Bryant route 1; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Ms. Dale Dennis of Muncie; the paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie White of Joplin, Mo., and the maternal great-grandfather, George Dennis of Muncie. Graveside services, conducted by the Yager funeral home were held this afternoon at the Garden of Memories, Muncie, with Rev. Edwin Prosser and Rev. Gareth Wiederkehr officiating.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 9, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Gosport, Ind., Dec 22 - Private Earnest Lockwood, age 23, was buried here yesterday. Young Lockwood was one of the drafted soldiers sent from here September 21 and was stationed at Hattiesburg, Miss. He died of pneumonia. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Nora Lockwood and one brother Earl.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Lynch, ex-commissioner Clay County mine, near Brazil, yesterday and fatally crushed. A son of Mr. Lynch was drowned a short time ago, while a brother was suffocated in a mine.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; December 1896, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. McAllister dies at hospital
Mrs. Margaret E. McAllister, 93, of 416 Marshall street, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Adams county memorial hospital, where she had been a patient four days. Born in Baltimore, Md., June 18, 1878, she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Morrow-Reip. Mrs. McAllister was a member of Mt. Calvary Episcopal church at Baltimore. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Adrian (Agnes) Wemhoff, with whom she had made her home for four and one-half years; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Three daughters, eight sisters and one brother are deceased. The body will be sent from the Winteregg-Linn funeral home to the Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. funeral home in Baltimore, where services will be held. There will be no calling hours here.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, March 2, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Brazil, Ind. - Services for Herschel C. McCullough, 75, RR 1, Centerpoint, who died Saturday will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. John J. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Croy's Creek Cemetery. Friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Pfc. Larry McDowell, who died in Vietnam Monday will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home. Requiem mass will follow at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Friends may call. Military services will be conducted at the graveside.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

ONE OF THE COUNTY'S OLDEST NATIVE WOMEN EXPIRES
[Special to the Journal and Courier]
Battle Ground, Ind., July 12 - Mrs. Mary Susan McLean, 78, highly respected local resident was found dead in bed at her home here at 4 o'clock this morning by a daughter-in-law Mrs. James McLean. The deceased had been in failing health for more than a year and was suffering with heart trouble, which is supposed to have caused death while she slept. Mrs. McLean was born near Battle Ground, January 1, 1850. She took an active part in the Lafayette-Tippecanoe County centennial celebration in 1925 as one of the oldest native women of the county. She was the widow of John A. McLean, veteran of the Civil war, who died in 1919. In Battle Ground, where she had resided for 42 years, she was a member of the Methodist church and of the Eastern Star lodge. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Moore and Mrs. Mary Smith, of Battle Ground, and Mrs. Eliza Hart, of West Lafayette; a son, James McLean of Battle Ground; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church here Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. Wayne Nicely, of Zionsville, formerly pastor here, in charge. Mrs. Robert Taylor will sing. Burial will be in the local cemetery.
Lafayette Journal & Courier, Tippecanoe County; Thursday, July 12, 1928, page 18
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Eliza McNeeley, an old woman of Scott County found a flock of sheep in her door yard and in attempting to drive them out she was attacked by a ram and injured so severely she soon died.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Carmel, Ind - Bettye N. Mittle, Carmel, died Thursday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Graveside services will be Monday in Oaklawn Cemetery. Jacksonville, Fla. There will be no calling. Flanner & Buchanan Carmel Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Survivors: husband Frank L. Mittle; sisters Anna Lou Alby, LaNese Lyton, Billie Gimblett; brothers, James Ray Norman.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

H. R. Moon, formerly of Logansport was trampled to death by a bull at Buena Park, Cal. last week. During the war he served in the 116th Indiana.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 November 1896, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Word has been received here of the death of Harvey Lloyd Murray, 61, of R. R. 1, Mercer County, Ky., who died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his widow, Manota Houston Murray; one daughter, Ellen O'Dell Lathrem of Mercer County, Ky.; one son, William Houston Murray of Connersville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murray, Richmond; four brothers, Charlie Murray, Estill Murray and William Murray, all of Richmond, and Robert Murray of Florence, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Della Smith, Mrs. Nancy Fox and Mrs. Kathryn Black, all of Richmond. Services for Mr. Murray were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Pioneer Baptist Church, Mercer County, Ky., with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Richmond Palladium-Item, Wayne County, Indiana; Friday, February 21, 1975
Contributed by Lena Harper

Connersville, Ind., Dec 22 - W.T. Murray died suddenly here today. He was a life long resident of Connersville and was county assessor for several years. He was an Odd Fellow and member of the GAR. Mr. Murray is survived by a son, RE Murray and two nieces, Mrs. WH Steven and Mrs. GW Wright of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Winimac, Ind., Dec 22 - Mrs. Charles Needham, age 63, died of paralysis at her home in Pulaski County. A son, John B. Needham of Terre Haute and a daughter, Mrs. CE Evinger, also of Terre Haute, with the husband, survive.
[6 May 1855 - 17 Dec 1917 buried Star City West Cemetery, Pulaski County, Indiana]
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services Monday for A.J. Nesswald
Services for Anthony J. Nesswald, who died Friday morning at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mungovan & Sons South Chapel and at 10 a.m. in St. Paul's Catholic church. Rev. Donald J. Muldoon will officiate, and burial will be in the Fort Wayne Catholic cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Sunday. Joint rosary services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday by the Holy Name society and the Knights of Columbus and the Third Order of St. Francis will have rosary services at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, February 5, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Barney Robarts who shot and killed William Newkirk, town marshal of Judson in May last, has been placed on trial at Covington. James Davis, with Robarts at the time, is held as an accomplice.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 5 December 1896, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Phyllis Frances Nicoson, 34, 1403 Grand Ave, who died Friday will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Patrick J. Ryan Funeral Home, with Requiem Mass to follow at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Friends may call.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Camden is a small station on the Vandalia, a few miles north of Frankfort, in Carrol County, Tuesday evening, two miles east of there, a cowardly cold blooded murder was committed. Mrs. Louisa Nipple, a widow and mother of six children, being the victim. Mrs. Nipple was in a cornfield across the road from her house getting a few ears for her chickens. Suddenly two men arose in front of her and one of them fired and Mrs. Nipple fell with a murderous charge of shot in her groin and abdomen. The murderers fled and the neighbors, attracted by the shot and woman's screams, hurried to the spot and carried her to her home. The cornfield is owned by Daniel Niebel, a wealthy farmer and suspicion points to him and his son Noah. They were summoned before the coroner last night and denied all knowledge of the crime, stating that they were in their home, a 1/4 of a mile distance from where the crime was committed. The feeling runs very high. Mrs. Nipple enjoyed a splendid reputation and stated before dying that the value of a few ears of corn was so small that she did not think anyone would object to her taking it.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 31 October 1896, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Delphi - Emma J. Obear, 89, widow of James Obear, Delphi Attorney - rites 2 p.m. tomorrow in Eikenberry Funeral Home. At the turn of the century, she was secretary to the warden of the State Prison at Michigan City. She was a member of a Delphi pioneer family. A son, James Obear lives in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Bertha Overmier taken by death
Mrs. Bertha Aschliman Overmier, 83, died Sunday of a heart attack at her home in Independence. La. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carl Neuenschwander of Craigville, and a sister, Mrs. Reuben (Dulla) Gerber, also of Craigville. Funeral services were held this morning.
[buried Old Zion Hill Cemetery, Albany, Livingston Parish, Louisiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, February 29, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Robert Dale Owen died on Monday at his summer cottage on Lake George. His body was brought home for interment.
[Born Glasgow Scotland 7 Nov 1801 - died Warren County NY 24 June 1877 Buried New Harmony, Indiana]
Crawfordsville Star, Montgomery County, Indiana; 28 June 1877, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elizabeth Pearson Dies Services To Be Held At Monon on Tuesday
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Pearson of 216 South Walnut Street, Monon, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Home Hospital, Lafayette. Ill for four days, she was a patient at the hospital three days. The deceased was born August 28, 1915, in White County, the daughter of James B. and Minnie (Kendall) Lear. She was married to Joseph Pearson, who survives, on February 28, 1935. She lived in the Monon community a lifetime and was a member of the Palestine Christian Church. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Joanne Fredel of Winimac and Mrs. Carol Garling. Sisters and brothers surviving are Mrs. Deva Crosby, Buffalo; Denzel Lear, Wolcott; Verlie Lear, Monon; Mrs. Lavina Mull and Disa Lucy, Monticello; Clint Lear, Crown Point; Mrs. Ann Norris, Monticello. One brother is deceased. There are three grandchildren. Services will be held in Stewart Funeral Home, Monon on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with burial in Bedford cemetery. Reverend Irvin King will officiate. Friends may call at Stewart Funeral Home, Monon, anytime.
Monticello Herald-Journal, White County, IN; Monday, August 1, 1966
Contributed by Lena Harper

Walter G. Peters dies at hospital
Walter G. Peters, 64, of New Haven route 2, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at Parkview memorial hospital, Fort Wayne, of injuries suffered in a one-car accident Jan. 17 on Franke road, Fort Wayne. Peters lost control of his auto in the 6500 block of Franke road hitting a utility pole, a tree and another pole. Mr. Peters, a veteran of World War II and a 30-year employee of Tokheim Corp., was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran church at New Haven. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Willis Heidenreich of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Elmer Schwehm of New Haven route 2; and five brothers, Robert and William Peters of New Haven route 2, Homer and Harold Peters of New Haven, and Melvin Peters of Decatur route 2. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at E. Harper & Son funeral home, New Haven, with Rev. Stratford Eynon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
[buried Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN; Monday, February 21, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Helen Fay Prough, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram L. Prough, corner of Indiana avenue and Eighteenth street, passed away yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Her health had been impaired for some time, but she had been confined to her home only since last Friday. Miss Prough was born in this county on March 15, 1896, and was a member of the '15 class of the Lafayette high school. She was a member of the St. Paul M. E. Sunday school class and was deeply interested in church work. She was a young woman of excellent character and loved by all who knew her. Her death is an unusually sad one, she being the only daughter. Miss Prough was a reader of unusual ability and was the winner of a Demorest silver medal in the W.C. T. U. contest. She is survived by her parents and one brother, James F. Prough. A large circle of admiring friends are shocked and saddened by her death. The funeral will be conducted from the St. Paul M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Borden B. Kessler will officiate. The interment will be at Springvale cemetery. [Death was attributed to diabetes.]
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County; Monday, September 9, 1912, page 8
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Maude C. Pryor, 65 years old, died yesterday morning at her home, 956 King avenue, after an illness of several weeks. She was born in Spencer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoggill, and had lived in Indianapolis 19 years. She was a member of the Christian Church at Spencer. The husband, Oliver NE Pryor, one son, Sgt. Oliver H. Pryor of Ft. Ord, Calif, and two sisters, Mrs. Etta May of Ellettsville and Mrs. Grace Parrish of Bloomington survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body will be at the Conkle Funeral Home, 1934 West Washington Street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mollie Stewart Reid, 66, Indianapolis, were July 13 in Wilson-St. Pierre Bright Chapel, Pendleton. Mrs. Reid, who died July 11 in Winona Hospital worked 26 years at Delco Remy in Anderson. She retired in 1974. Survivors: husband Charles Reid; son Paul Derrick; daughters Betty Lou Hunt; Bonney Smith; sisters Ann Louder, Hazel Holt.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frieda Reinking taken by death
Mrs. Frieda Schlemmer Reinking, 65, of Fort Wayne route 4, Winchester road, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday in Yuma, Ariz., where she was vacationing. Mr. and Mrs. Reinking were enroute to California. Mrs. Reinking, a lifelong resident of Allen county, retired four years ago as manager of the Waynedale elementary school cafeteria. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Surviving are her husband, Paul; four sons, Richard Reinking of Monroeville, and Walter, Thomas and Gerald Reinking, all of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Crabill of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Herman Steele of Decatur; one brother, Arthur Schlemmer of Monroeville; and nine grandchildren. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, with Rev. William Pifer officiating. Burial will be in the Monroeville memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the Elzey home for funerals at Waynedale after 4 p.m. today, and at the church form 1 p.m. Tuesday until time of the services.
[buried Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, March 13, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services for Edna E. Rushton, 80, formerly of 4917 Kingsley Drive, will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Moore & Kirk Northeast Chapel with burial in Washington Park Cemetery. Mrs. Rushton died yesterday in the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin. Born in Jasonville she lived in Indianapolis about 55 years. Surviving are three brothers, Henry T. Littell, Los Angeles and Caleb M. and Hubert L. Littell, both of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

David K. Sayler dies early today
David K. Sayler, 42, of 605 Lavana street, Fort Wayne, died at 3:10 a.m. today at the Parkview memorial hospital, following an illness since November. Mr. Sayler, who has a number of relatives in the Decatur area, was a serviceman for Sears Roebuck & Co. in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Sherman Street Church of God and the Fort Wayne police reserves. He was born in Indianapolis June 7, 1929, a son of Arthur D. and Helen A. Stout-Sayler, and was married to Eileen Bowers Jan. 27, 1956. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Richard K. James B. and Mark V., and a daughter, Patricia J., all at home. A son and a sister, Mary Sayler are deceased. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bailey mortuary at Huntington, with Rev. Marvin Forbes and Rev. George Steininger officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday. Preferred memorials are to the Cancer society.
[buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, February 25, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Vincennes, Ind., Dec. 3 - Milton P. Scott, 35 years old, committed suicide at Bickness by shooting himself through the head. He was intoxicated and was chided by his wife. Three children are included in his family.
Greencastle Banner-Times, Putnam County, Indiana; 4 Dec 1896, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Samuel P. Scott, 82, 1115 S. 12th St, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at a Logansport, Ind hospital. Survivors include the widow, Birdie; a daughter, Mrs. Ozella Goodridge, Terre Haute; a son, Otto, Terre Haute; 11 grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at Bell & Bracken's Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Miss Rose Shavloske, 83, 2315 Second Ave who died Saturday at St. Anthony Hospital will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Callahan Funeral Home. Requiem Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was formerly owner and operator of the Polly Ann Dress Shop. Surviving are three sisters, Miss Minnie Shavloske, Mrs. Josephine Melosch and Mrs. JA Poorman; a brother, Leon and two nieces, all of Terre Haute. Friends May call at the funeral home where the rosary will be received at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Terre Haute, Ind., Dec 22 - W.T. Smith, age 67, a passenger conductor on the Evansville & Indianapolis railroad, was found dead in bed here. He was prominent as a Mason. He is survived by the widow, three daughters, Eleanor, Helen and Ruby and one son, Tecumseh.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Orval Snarr dies in Ariz.
Mrs. Glen Baumgartner has received word of the death of her brother-in-law, Orval Snarr, formerly of near Poe, at his home in Phoenix, Ariz., Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Snarr owned and operated the Poe Garage for several years before moving to Phoenix more than 40 years ago. Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Werling of Preble; two daughters and several grandchildren. Services will be held today in Phoenix.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN , Thursday, January 27, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Funeral services for Clarence E. Sparrow, 31 years old, chief of the plant protection police of the Fourth Army Air Force Storage Depot at the Indiana state fairground, who died Wednesday will be at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Royster & Askin Funeral Home, 1902 North Meridian Street. Burial in Sutherland Park cemetery. Active pallbearers will be AJ Oliver; William Walker; Tony Maio; Lawrence Behrent; August Meith and Paul Burton. Honorary pallbearers will be Col. Raymond R. Brown, Lt. Col. Walter S. Stapler, Capt. Vernon Behel, Lt. George R. Havey, Lt. Janies P. Francis; Maj. Henry Earl Harris; Al G. Feeney; Audley Dunham; John L. McNelis; Clifford F. Beeker; lawrence A. Shaw; Ira M. Holmes; Julius J. Wichser; Dr. Norman M. Beatty; Frank Stevenson; George Cross; Lee M. Waynick; AF Thomas; James W. Kendall; Floyd Blake; Miss Bess M. Bigane and Miss Jessie Levy.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Matilda Stout, 81 years old, 6611 East 34th street, a native of Dovenshire (sic) England, died Thursday after an illness of nine years. She made her home with a son, Charles V. Bumb. Mrs. Stout came to the United States when she was 10 with her parents, Thomas and Mary Hole, and five brothers and sisters. Survivors besides the son are a daughter, Mrs. Stella Abbett of Indianapolis; three grandchildren, Mrs. Shirley Brown and Charles A. Bumb, both of Indianapolis and Richard C. Bumb of Dallas, Tex and a sister, Mrs. Edith Yorger of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:15 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Moore & Kirk Funeral Home, 5342 East Washington Street by the Rev. AM Brown, pastor of the East 10th Street Methodist Church. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Evelyn E. Swaim, 79, 4932 Rockville Rd. will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Conkle Speedway Funeral Home. Burial will be in Floral Park. Mrs. Swaim died Tuesday in a private nursing home. She was a native of Tuscola, Ill and lived in the Indianapolis area for about 45 years. The husband, Claude Swaim, survives.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 15 Oct 1959, p 44
Contributed by Lena Harper

Evelyn M. Tatlock, 74, of Oxford, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 1996 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center in Lafayette. She had been in ill health since 1985. Born in Warren County on June 4, 1921, she lived in the Benton County area most of her life. She attended Rainsville School and was a homemaker. She married Roger A. Tatlock in Fowler on Aug. 9, 1938. Mrs. Tatlock was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church. Surviving with her husband, are: three daughters, Mrs. Don (Loretta) Pleasant of Lafayette, Mrs. James (Judith) Vaughn of West Lafayette and Mrs. Jerry (Martha) Barnard of Oxford; two brothers, Ward Junior Robertson of Lafayette and Delbert Robertson of Waynetown; two sisters, Eunice Holly of Shelby, Mich. and Naomi Roberts of Fla.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers. Visitation at Hahn Funeral Home, Oxford, 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service there at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Karolyn Berkey officiating. Interment in Locust Grove Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in memoriam to Oxford United Methodist Church.
Williamsport Review-Republican, Warren County, IN; April 18, 1996
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Funeral services for Charles W. Thamann, 55 years old, 936 North Center street, an employee of the personnel department of Curtiss-Wright Corporation who died Friday in his home will be at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Kirby Mortuary and at 9 o'clock in the Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Gosport, Ind., Dec 22 - John H. Thomas, age 77, member of Company B, 21st Indiana volunteer regiment in the Civil War, died at his home here Friday of cancer of the stomach. He is survived by three daughters and one son, all of Gosport. A sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Buskirk, age 93, of this city also survives.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

O.D. Thundere taken by death
O.D. Thundere, 68, of 63B Brixton Lane, Indianapolis, died suddenly Monday at Casa Grande, Ariz., where the family had moved recently for the winter months, although maintaining their Indianapolis home. Survivors include his wife, the former Grace Shroll, sister of Mrs. Harold (Helen) Zwick of Decatur; and one daughter, Mrs. William A. (Jane) Browne. Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Flanner-Buchana mortuary, Broad Ripple chapel, Indianapolis.
[buried Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, January 27, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

John Tillotson for a number of years a well known resident of Chesterton, died there yesterday of pneumonia, following an illness of a week. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the late home. Mr. Tillotson was a brother to Mrs. Leonard Hill of this city.
Michigan City Evening News, LaPorte County, Indiana; Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1910, pg 1
Services over the body of the late John Tillotson, brother of Mrs. Leonard Hill, of this city, were conducted at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon in the family home in Chesterton.
Michigan City Evening News, LaPorte County, Indiana; Thursday, Dec. 22, 1910, pg 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frank Edward Treat, 13 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Treat, RR 17, Box 606, died Friday morning in Methodist Hospital after an illness of five weeks. He was in the 7th grade at Pike Township school. Survivors besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Frank Treat of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon in Bethel Methodist Church on 52d street east of US 52. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; 2 March 1943, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Eaton, Ohio - Arthur S. VanAusdal, 86, R. R. 1 Winnerline Road, died Thursday at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Ind. He was a retired Preble County farmer and a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include one son, Lawrence, Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hoover, Eaton; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His wife, Grace, died two years ago. Services for Mr. VanAusdal will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Girton-Schmidt Funeral Home with Virgil Harris officiating. Burial will be in Preble Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Richmond Palladium-Item, Wayne County, Indiana; Friday, February 21, 1975
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMSPORT - Selma E. (Kincade) Van Leer, 86, Williamsport, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006 in St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1919 in Iroquois, Ill., the daughter of Owen and Ila Pearl (Priest) Kincade. She married Herbert L. Van Leer Dec. 11, 1939 in Williamsport. He preceded in death Jan. 25, 1983. She attended Warren County Schools and had been a resident of Williamsport since 1944. She worked at RMC in Attica for 10 years. She later worked in the housekeeping department at Community Hospital in Williamsport, retiring in 1971. Survivors include: two sons, Lowell (Donna) Van Leer, Williamsport and Don (Beverlie) Van Leer, Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Royal (Kelly) Kincade, Williamsport, Roland Kincade, Lafayette, and Richard (Mary Ann) Kincade, Attica; a sister, Nora Bryant, Williamsport; six grandchildren, Marty Van Leer, Rusty Van Leer, Missy Wilson, Dirk Van Leer, Tammy Van Leer, and John Van Leer; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Doyle Kincade and a sister, Genevieve Dillworth. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport.
The Fountain County Neighbor, November 22, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Services for Mary Ellen Walker, Indianapolis, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in University United Methodist Church of which she was a member. Calling will be at the church tonight. Summers Northeast Funeral Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Ms. Walker who died Wednesday in Methodist Hospital, was minister of visitation and evangelism 15 years at her church. She was a member of United Methodist Women and Tuesday night prayer band. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Survivor - sister Elizabeth Straing.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fred J. Walther dies at hospital
Fred J. Walther, 69, of 2936 Abbott street, Fort Wayne, retired Lutheran school teacher, died at 11 a.m. Monday at Lutheran hospital, shortly after being admitted. Mr. Walther taught for several years at St. Peter's Lutheran school (Fuelling), before retiring in 1968. He had been serving as substitute teacher at Central Lutheran school in New Haven since his retirement, when he moved to Fort Wayne. He had taught in Lutheran schools in East Chicago, Seymour, Hebron, Neb., Hoffman, Ill., and Unionville, Mich., prior to locating at St. Peter's. Mr. Walther was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Amanda; five sons, Dr. Paul Walther of Charleston, Ill,, Rev. Richard Walther of Addison, Ill,, Wayne of Petersburg, Mich., John of Farmington, Mich., and Daniel of Detroit, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Brammeier of London, England; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Gruenhagen of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Louis Willisick of Hammond, and Miss Beata Walther of Watertown, Wis.; a brother, Herbert of Fair Oaks; and 25 grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Lutheran church, with Rev. Richard Widmann officiating. Memorial services will be at ST. John's Lutheran church at Indianapolis at 3:30 p.m. Friday, with burial in St. John's church cemetery. Friends may call at the Rodenbeck-Hockemeyer funeral home from 7 to 9 Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 78 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and at the church after 9 a.m. Friday. Preferred memorials are to the Lutheran hour or the Heart Fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, March 7, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Richmond, Ind., Dec 22 - George W. Wasson, age 65, is dead at his home near this city. He is survived by the widow and two sons, Lt. Minor F. Wasson of Camp Dodge and Lt. Commander Charles W. Bunkar of Norwalk, Conn. A brother, Oliver B. Wassons and two sisters, Louisa K. Wasson and Mrs. EE Parsons, of Indianapolis also survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 22 December 1917, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Charles H. Williams, 73, Indianapolis will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Stuart Mortuary. Calling will be until 9 tonight. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Williams, who died Wednesday in Wishard Hospital was a mail handler 33 years at the main US Post Office. He retired this year. He was a WWII Army veteran and member of Philip Highbaugh Veterans of Foreign Wars Post; he previously played softball with the West Indianapolis Clowns. Survivors: wife Beulah M; sons Charles E, Leslie J Williams.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 19 July 1985, p 24
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lillian B. Wilson, 65, 632 S. 23rd St, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vincent Andrew, Terre Haute; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Much, Terre Haute; a brother, Louis Giffel, Brazil; two grandsons, Rich and Steve Huffman both of Terre Haute. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Callahan Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Monday, 3 Aug 1970, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Laura Wise, 76, dies at hospital
Mrs. Laura Dunifon Wise, 76, of Van Wert, O., former resident of Decatur and Fort Wayne, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Van Wert county hospital following an illness of six months. She was born in Fairfield county, O., May 20, 1895, a daughter of Albert and Mary McDonald-Grubb. Mrs. Wise was a member of the Church of God in Decatur. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Thelma) Tanner of Lansing, Mich.; a grandson, William C. Dunifon, New Haven, who was raised by Mrs. Wise; two brothers, Crayton Grubb of Bluffton, and Chester Grubb of Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Mager of Van Wert and four great-grandchildren. Funeral rites will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cowan & Son funeral home at Van Wert, with Rev. Heth Corl officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery at Ohio City, O. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, March 1, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Oliver Wiseman of Burdick, is reported fatally prostrated through grief because while hunting, he accidentally shot and killed his brother, Edward Wiseman.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 November 1896, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of John Wozniak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wozniak, 910 west Sixth street, will take place at 9 o'clock Friday morning from St. Stanislans' church.
Michigan City Evening News, LaPorte County, Indiana; Thursday, Dec. 22, 1910, pg 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. Noah Zehr taken by death
Dr. Noah Zehr, 89, of the Towne House retirement center in Fort Wayne, a native of Adams county and former Berne physician, died Monday at the Town House health center. He graduated from the Geneva high school and Indiana University, received his M.D. degree from Western Reserve University medical school and did post graduate work at John Hopkins University and Massachusetts General hospital. He practiced in Berne from 1908 to 1910, when he moved to Fort Wayne. Dr. Zehr was a member of the Plymouth Congregational church, Home lodge, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and the YMCA, an active member of St. Joseph's hospital staff and the honorary staff at Parkview memorial hospital. Surviving are two son, Robert Daniel Zehr of San Antonio, Tex., and Jerome D. Zehr of Morris, Minn.; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Sharp of Fort Wayne, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn funeral home, with Rev. A. Gerig Ritchie officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday.
[Son of Michael Zehr & Anna Mosser; born June 19 1882 ]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, February 23, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski