Melvin Adkins, 54, 222 North 15th Street, died Sunday at the Golden Rule Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Jackson County, Kentucky, he had lived here for 26 years. He had been employed at the Glazer Scrap Company. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one daughter, Teresa Matthews of Greenville, Tennessee; one step son, Charles Gosnell of Richmond; three sisters, Emma Culton of Richmond, Kentucky, Dessie Moore of Rock Castle, Kentucky, Elsie Moore of California; two brothers, Sylvester Adkins of Richmond, Kentucky, Estil Adkins of Berea, Kentucky; four grandchildren; one great grandchild. Services for Mr. Adkins will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Badgett officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

BAINBRIDGE, Willam A., 66, of Rossville, died at 1:33 a.m. Monday March 3, 2008, at Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital emergency room. He retired as a self employed carpenter in 1994. The family has requested services to be private. Cremation rites to be accorded. Wolfe Funeral Home in Rossville is coordinating the arrangements.
Vermilion County Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; March 4, 2008, pg 3B
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

PERRYSVILLE - Nikke Jane Baker, 52, Perrysville, died at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000 in her home, having been seriously ill three months. She was born Jan. 29, 1948 in Danville, Ill., the daughter of Leo and Carmie Smith Fultz. She married Jacob T. Baker Aug. 12, 1967 in Cayuga. He survives. She was a life resident of the Perrysville area and graduated from North Vermillion High School in 1966 and Indiana State University. She had been the newsroom receptionist at the Commercial News for eight years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rosary and Solidarity Society, the church organist for many years, and taught CCD classes. Survivors, besides the husband, include: her mother of Perrysville; seven children, Jacob T. Baker, Jr., Mohave Valley, Ariz., Nathan Patrick Baker, Perrysville, Kathleen Frechette, Covington, Daniel Scott Baker, Perrysville, Joshua E. Baker, Perrysville, Amanda Baker and Christina Baker, both at home; two sisters, Freda Fultz, Port Allegheny, Pa. and Jeannie (Kerry) Lamb, Disputania, Va.; a brother, Mack (Brenda) Fultz, Perrysville; a half brother, Richard (Anna Lou) Fultz, Cayuga; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Covington, with Father Charles Kline officiating. Burial was in Lower Mound Cemetery, Covington. Shelby Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); December 13, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

PINE VILLAGE - Lorene J. (Sallee) Baldock, 91, Pine Village, died at 11:49 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002 in St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. She had been hospitalized since March 12. She was born June 30, 1910 in Dunnville, Ky., the daughter of George and Lou Hatfield Sallee. She married Marion Baldock Dec. 22, 1928 in Liberty, Ky. He preceded in death Feb. 21, 1986. She attended the Dunnville school system in Dunnville. She worked with her husband on their family farm in Kentucky and worked for other area tobacco farmers in Kentucky. She had been a Pine Village resident since 1963. She was a member of the Green River Valley Baptist Church, Rheber, Ky. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, canning and making quilts. Survivors include: two daughters, June (Jerry) McClellan, Crawfordsville and Nellie (Kenneth) Dowell, Fowler; a son, William "Bud" Baldock, Attica; a sister, Bobbi Brown, Russell Spring, Ky., 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Callie Baldock, Elizabeth Grider; two sisters, Clara Rubarts and Ora Mae Lay; and four brothers, Isaiah, Oscar, Logan and Elmer Sallee. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty, Ky. with Brother Buel Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Liberty, Ky. Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, was in charge of local arrangements.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); March 20, 2002
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

ATTEND BASINGER RITES
A number of local people left this morning for Columbus to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Basinger, 93, who died at Columbus Grove Tuesday night. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Hirschy, Mrs. Peter Stucky, Mrs. David J. Schwartz and Miss Martha Shug. The deceased was the second wife of the late Mr. Basinger, whose first wife was a sister to Mrs. Stucky and an aunt to Mrs. Hirschy, Mrs. Schwartz and Miss Schug.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten- Friday, July, 27, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

DANVILLE - Myrna Bean, 70, of Danville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 29, 1937, in Marion, Ind., the daughter of Franklin and Dorothy Dobson Tomlinson. Both deceased. On Sept. 5, 1954, Myrna married Jim Bean. He survives along with his son: Scott Bean of Danville; her three grandchildren: Ashley(James) Miller of Danville, Audrey Bean of Danville and Jed Bean of Danville; and three great-grandchildren: Austin Miller, Logan Miller and Amya Vaden and three others due this year. Her sisters-in-laws, Shirley Tomlinson of Danville, Trixie Meyers of Oakwood and Georgia (Charles) Strange of Danville also survive Myrna, as well as her friends, while too numerous to mention, shall never be forgotten. Myrna was employed with Sudlow Studio of Danville, the Westville School District, as well as maintaining the cafeteria at Quaker Oats in Danville, later working at Thermotech in Danville until retirement. Her son, Frederick Jr., and her three siblings: Ted Tomlinson, Dick Tomlinson, Gary Tomlinson and Janet Tomlinson precede Myrna in death. She enjoyed fishing, knitting, and spending time with her family and her grandchildren. A celebration of the life of Myrna Bean is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center located at 3940 N. Vermilion St. in Danville. Final resting place will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Officiating the service will be Deacon Charles Strange. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the funeral home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Vermilion County Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; March 4, 2008, pg 3B
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Formerly of Wanatha, IN
Mr. Robert O. Black, age 87 of Kenneth City, FL, formerly of Wanatah, died May, 2010 in Largo, FL. He was born on February 14, 1923 in Wanatah, IN to Leroy and Mary Black (Fleming). On May 4, 1952 he was married to Loretta Hank who passed away in 2007. Bob was self employed and lived in LaPorte County until moving to Florida in 1979. Surviving are two daughters: Cathleen Caldie of Columbus, IN and Christine Weibel of Largo, FL: one son, William, of St. Petersburg, FL: six grandchildren : three sisters: Betty Bright of Muscatine, IA, Phyllis Mars of La Porte, and Ruby Bos of Westville. Proceeded in death by a son, Bobby: four brothers: Leonard, Everett, John, and David: and sister, Margaret. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Pinhook Church. Friends may call at Newhard Funeral Home, Westville from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Pinhook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pinhook Church Restoration, 7343 W. Indiana Hwy #2, LaPorte, IN 46350. To sign an online guestbook: Newhardfuneralhome.com
Munster Times, Lake County, Indiana; May 12, 2010
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Seventy-five year Valparaiso resident Ruby T. Black, 96, died today in Porter Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug 27, 1890 in Danville, Ill., the daughter of John L. and Sarah Ann (Trimble) Foster. In LaPorte, she married William A. Black who died in 1976. She was a member of Navy Mothers, American Legion Auxiliary and Republican Women's Club. Surviving are a son, William Jr. and a daughter, Jean Garrison, of Valparaiso: eight grandchildren: 15 great grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services 11:00 a.m. Friday at Moeller Funeral Home; burial in Graceland Cemetery; visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; August 20, 1986
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Stephen Black, age 74 years, died Saturday morning at his home four miles southwest of Wanatah after a week's illness. Mr. Black was born in Porter County on Nov. 20, 1861 He had resided on his farm in Cass Township for the last 50 years. Surviving are one brother, Irwin Black, of Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Eva Hodges, of Gallaton, Mo.; three nephews, Roy Black, of Wanatah; William Black, of Valparaiso, and George Black, of Michigan City. Memorial services will be held at the home of Roy Black in Wanatah Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Luther Cemetery, east of Valparaiso.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; April 20, 1936
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Services for William A. Black, 85 of 454 Morgan, who died Saturday at Porter Memorial Hospital, will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Wetmore Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph S. Steele officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today. The family requests memorials to the Heart Fund. He was born in LaPorte County Nov. 27 1890, a son of Ernest and Helena (Tomb) Black. On Dec. 3, 1913 in LaPorte, he married Ruby Foster who survives. He served with the Valparaiso Police Department and was a retired self-employed painter, associate member of the FOP and former member of the painters Union. Survivors include a son, William E. and daughter, Mrs. Pau Garrison both of Valparaiso: eight grandchildren: eight great-grandchildren.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; July 7, 1976
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

AUBURN --- Marjorie A. Blevins, 96, of Auburn died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. Mrs. Blevins worked as a machine operator at Rieke Corp. for 25 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Auburn Women of the Moose. She was born Nov. 29, 1909, in Elwood to Jesse M. and Emma A. (McPhearson) Davis. She married George Blevins on Sept. 28, 1929, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1990. Surviving are three sons,, Richard Blevins, of North Highlands, Calif., Jerry Blevins of Auburn, Calif., and Jacob Blevins of Auburn: a daughter, Barbara Phillips of Auburn, 21 grandchildren, including Lana Ott of Pittsburgh, Pa., whom Mrs. Blevins raised: 32 great grandchildren: and three great-great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents: a son, James Blevins: two brothers, Donald Davis and Robert Davis: and two grandchildren, Jason Blevins and Kathie Ann Chastine, whom she also raised. Services will be Monday at 10:00 a.m.in Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn. Burial will be in Elwood Cemetery. Calling will be Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are to the DeKalb County Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; June 10, 2006
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Mrs. Vera E. Bobay, 77, 321 E. Ninth St. Auburn, died Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Dekalb Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. She had been hospitalized six days. She was born Feb. 28 1895 in Allen County to Laura and Otbo Boren. She married Clarence Bobay, June 1, 1922 in Fort Wayne. He preceded her in death. A 31 year Auburn resident Mrs. Bobay was a respected Messenger Corporation employee and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include the son, Alfred G., Forth Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Laurine Roberts, Crystal Lake, Ill.; a brother, Theodore, New Castel; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Surfus, Leo and Mrs. Gladys Harney, Fort Wayne and seven grandchildren. Friends may call in Gerig Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday. Rosary services will be at 8:15 p.m. in the funeral home. Monsignor Leo Hoffmann will conduct funeral services Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday at 7:15 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; March 31, 1972
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

COLDWATER---- Mrs. Orpha B. Boger, 72, of 68 ½ Elm St., a resident here for 18 years, died early today at the, Branch County Community Health Center after a short illness. She and her husband, the late Grover L. Boger, moved to Coldwater in March, 1942, from Allen County, Ind. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Harlan, Ind. Mrs. Boger was born in Allen County, Indiana, daughter of Freeman and Harriet (Lake) Smith, and was married Nov, 27, 1907, in Allen County to Mr. Boger, who died here in 1957. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Michael Loucks of St. Joseph, Ind., Mrs. Irene Myers of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Ercie Lynn of Coldwater, and Mrs. Kathaleen Jetmore of Syracuse, Ind.; three sons, Gerold L., of Syracuse, Ind., Freeman T. of Edgerton, Ohio, and Elvin W. of Coldwater; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Alma Beuter of Toledo.
Battle Creek Enquirer, Calhoun County, Michigan; June 29, 1960
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

March 6, 1956-Feb. 21, 2006
Jeffrey L. Bohnstedt, 49, of Syracuse, died at 7:48 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 6, 1956, in Warsaw, he was a son of Richard and Carolyn (Barnhart) Bohnstedt. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School, where he holds the permanent record in short-sprint in tract. He attended Purdue University in Fort Wayne, where he also ran track. He married Becky Smith on Aug. 4, 1979. A lifelong area resident, he was vice president of Precision Benders, Inc. in Milford. An active member of Syracuse Church of God, where he began the Promise Keepers group, he was an elder and youth leader for the church, and served as Sunday school superintendent. Jeff and his family were planning a mission trip to Arizona at the time of his illness. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and working with computers. Most of all he loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Becky; his parents, Richard and Carolyn Bohnstedt; two daughters, Tiffany (Ben Heimann of Warsaw and Kimberly Bohnstedt, a senior at Indiana Wesleyan, who lives at home in Syracuse; two sisters, Debra (Gary) Hill of Milford and Sharon (Ben) Reed of Greentown; and a brother, Dan (Shawn) Bohnstedt of Milford. The funeral service is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Mishler-Eastland Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, in Syracuse, with Pastor Vince Wilcznski officiating. Visitation is fro 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial is at Syracuse Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Syracuse Church of God, Promise Keepers or the American Cancer Society.
Columbia City Post & Mail, Whitley County, Indiana; Friday, February 24, 2006
Contributed by Karin King

UNION CITY---- Ollie Booher, 78, 907 Central Ave., died Friday afternoon at Union City Memorial Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Union City Body Co. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vernie Huntwork and Mrs. Joe Eberhart, both of Union City; one son, Roy of Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, John and Ora, both of Warren, and James of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services for Mr. Booher will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Fraze and Timmons Funeral Home here with Rev. Gary Forbes officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Asbury Chapel Cemetery, near Warren.
Richmond Palladium-Item, Wayne County, Indiana; December 6, 1970
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Mrs. Laura Bell Boren, 85, of Fort Wayne, mother of Mrs. Clarence Bobay of 321 East Ninth Street, Auburn, died from a stroke of paralysis at the Dr. J.A. Sanders Hospital in Auburn at 10 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Boren had been in failing health for two years and was admitted to the hospital two months ago. She was born in Allen County and had resided in Fort Wayne since 1920. Her husband, Otho Boren died in 1939. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milton Myers. The body was removed to the Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn where final rites were conducted at 2p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Elwood Drews, pastor of the church at Fort Wayne, officiating. Burial followed in Rutch Ridge Cemetery near Huntertown.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; March 8, 1959
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

TAPS SOUNDED FOR VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR - Isaac Newton Bouse, 92, Succumbed at Home of Son in Kokomo. FUNERAL IS TUESDAY - Was Long Time Resident of Goldsmith and Normanda Communities.
Isaac Newton Bouse, 92, better known to his many friends as Uncle Newt, passed away at 9:15 Saturday night at the home of his son, John Bouse, at 10:30 S. Perdum Street in Kokomo following an illness of several weeks. 10 weeks ago he fell down the back steps at the son's home. The fall was thought to be due to a light stroke of paralysis. He had been confined to his bed the greater part of the time since the accident. He was a pioneer of Tipton County, having lived the greater portion of his life in Goldsmith and Normanda. For a number of years he was a clerk in the store at Normanda which was then owned by the late C. E. Ryker. When a young man, he served during the Civil War, and was a member of the G. A. R. Post, first belonging at Tipton and later moving to the Kokomo chapter where he has been a resident for the past 27 years. I. N. Rouse was born September 19th, 1846, and was the son of Adam and Anuis (Dolly) Bouse, and was the last of his family. January 2nd 1868, he was married to Rebecca Newlon, who died about 44 years ago. Four children were born to them: Charley Bouse, who is deceased; Hal Bouse of Tipton; John Bouse of Kokomo, and Fern, wife of Frank Shuck of Prairie Township. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. After the death of his first wife, he was later married to Miss Edith Johnson of Kokomo, and one son, Marshall was born, both being deceased. Later in life he married Mrs. Amelia Grant, she passing away May 24, 1935, and since that time he had resided with relatives, making his home the greater part of the time with the son at whose [rest of obit cut off]
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Monday, January 17, 1938, pg. 6
Contributed by Lena Harper

ATTICA - Lucille (Wesley) Bowers, 70, a resident of Kramer, Warren County, died at 4:34 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She had been admitted a few hours earlier. She had been in ill health for the past six weeks. She was born Nov. 25, 1929 in Science Hill, Ky., the daughter of Edward D. and Matilda L. Moore Wesley. She married Russell G. "Busty" Bowers, a fence building, Nov. 25, 1945 in Hammond. He preceded in death in 1991. She had lived in Warren County most of her life and in Kramer for the past 40 years. She had been employed at Myers Steel Fabricating Co., Attica, for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Survivors include: two daughters, Betty M. Bowers and Bonnie L. Clinton, both of Kramer; a son, Robert E. Bowers, Kramer; and five brothers, William Wesley, Springville, Tenn., Millard Wesley, Kramer, Jasper Wesley, Williamsport, Roy Wesley, West Lebanon, Russell Wesley, Williamsport. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday in Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); January 19, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Services Held for H. B. Brandt
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm for Henry B. Brandt, 81, former Newton County Republican chairman and Morocco businessman who died at 2 am Sunday at the George Ade Memorial Hospital, Brooks. A native of Conrad, he was a Shell Oil dealer in Morocco for 32 years and a Chevrolet dealer for 30 years. He also served three terms as Beaver township trustee. Mr. Brandt was married in 1914 to Clarice Davis who survives. He was an elder in the Christian Church for many years and was a member of the United Church of Morocco at the time of his death. His membership included the Morocco Masonic Lodge [unknown] F & AM, Modern Woodman and the Scottish Rite. Surviving with the widow are two sons, Enlen and Daryl and daughter, Mrs. Wilade Gamblin, all of Morocco; [unknown] grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. The Rev. Ferris [unknown] officiated at the Tuesday afternoon services and interment followed in Oakland Cemetery.
Rensselaer Republican, Jasper County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 12, 1972, page 8
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMSPORT - Beverly Jean (McBrian) Burke Martin, 65, Williamsport, died at 8:25 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Ill., after a short bout with cancer. She was born July 24, 1940 in Manton, Mich., the daughter of Sylvester N. and Verla M. (Burke) McBrian. She was a graduate of Manton Consolidated Schools. Following graduation from high school, she went to work for General Motors at Grand Rapids as an upholsterer and retired in 1990. She lived several years in Arizona, then moved to Williamsport four years ago. She attended the West Lebanon Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed playing her guitar and country music. Survivors include: her parents of Cadillac, Mich., a son, Daniel (Zina) Burke, Howard City, Mich., a daughter, Tamra Sue (Joe) Knight, Allendale, Mich.; three sisters, Lois E. (Dale) Allison, Lansing, Mich., Ella M. (David) Cushman, West Lebanon, and Carolyn S. (Charles) Jarrad, Sebring, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a favorite aunt, Edie Betris. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in West Lebanon Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Jeff Allen officiating. Gravesite services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Fairview Cemetery, Manton, Mich. Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may best be made to the West Lebanon Church of the Nazarene.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); May 24, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Esther M. Burns, 79, 1794 E. Chester road, died Sunday evening at Heritage House Nursing Center following an illness of 6 months. A native of Richmond, she had lived here her entire life. She and her husband celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary Nov. 22, 1977. Survivors include the husband, Horace J.; two daughters, Manette Elliott, Richmond, and Patricia De Lisa, Schenectady, New York; a son, Horace J. Burns Jr., Richmond; four sisters, Stella Garrison, Modesto, California, Thelma Ridgeway, Dorothy Crist, Irene Miller, all of Richmond; 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for Mrs. Burns will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Voit officiating. Burial will be in Lutherania Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Heart Fund.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

BLUFFTON WOMAN'S FATHER IS DEAD
Edward Case, 68, died Saturday night in the Methodist hospital, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient three months. He was an interior decorator and resided with a sister, Mrs. Margaret Crone. A daughter, Mrs. Howard Perry, resides in Bluffton. Other survivors are a brother, William, of Detroit, and two other sisters, Mrs. Maude Treece, of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Marie Cristy, of Deerfield, Mich.
[buried Fairview Cemetery; Huntertown, Allen County, Indiana]
Bluffton Evening News, Wells County, Indiana; Monday, October 9,1950
Contributed by Karin King

JEAN CHRISTIANSON, 65, died Sunday at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in Butler, Pa. Surviving are three sisters. No services or calling. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 17, 1997
Contributed by Karin King

WEST LAFAYETTE - Jane (McCarty) Clarkson, 84, 2338-A Yeager Road, West Lafayette, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 in Home Hospital, Lafayette. She was born Aug. 5, 1915 in Wickliffe, the daughter of Frank and Mary Snelling McCarty. She was married to Wayne Clarkson. She graduated from Jackson Township School near West Point and Indianapolis Business College. She had lived in Indianapolis from 1933 until moving to West Lafayette in 1982. While living in Indianapolis she worked as a legal secretary for several firms, which included Paine-Weber and Indiana Bankers Association. She was a member of the Jackson Heights United Methodist Church. Survivors include: a sister, Catherine Stafford, Romney, and several nieces and nephews. Gravesite services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Wheeler-Black Cemetery, south of Odell. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, is in charge of local arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Jackson Heights United Methodist Church.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 2, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

AUTOPSY HELD OVER THE REMAINS OF AGED MAN
An autopsy was held at the Hammond-Murphy undertaking establishment Monday afternoon on the body of James Clear, aged 73, whose death occurred at the Dukes' hospital about 2:30 o'clock Monday morning. The autopsy was performed by Coroner Wagner, and there was a number of physicians in attendance. According to the dead man's family, death was due to a complication of diseases, but as this seemed doubtful to the county coroner, it was decided to hold an autopsy. No decision as to the exact cause of death was given up to the Journal's press time. Mr. Clear had been in ill health for some time, and for the past six weeks had been an inmate at the Dukes' hospital. Following the death the body was taken to the Hammond-Murphy parlors to be prepared for burial, and later will be taken to the family residence at Fremont and Ninth streets. The funeral services will likely be held about 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Carpenter, of the Brethren church, will officiate, and burial will be Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Clear was the father of the late Charles Clear, conductor of the Wabash railroad, who was killed when he fell from the train at Delphi, November 30th, 1913. James Clear is survived by a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Bert Oldfield, of Terre Haute, and Mrs. John England, of Indianapolis.
Peru Journal, Miami County, Indiana; Monday, July 26, 1915, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Samuel J. Clem, of Dixon, O., uncle of Sam Clem, 922 Buchanan street died suddenly Wednesday at Hot Springs, Ark., where he had gone to spend the winter. The body was taken to Dixon for services.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 17, 1929, pg. 20
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. William H. Coucher died at Duluth, Minn., last Wednesday. She had been living there with her daughter. The remains were brought to Bunker Hill Saturday and the burial took place in the cemetery there. Mrs. Coucher was the mother of James M. Coucher, of Bennetts Switch, no in California. The family former lived in Peru which Mrs. Coucher was operating the Canal Elevator. For some time they lived on a farm near Bennetts Switch. After William Coucher went to Duluth with her daughter and had lived there ever since.
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Peru Republican, Miami County, Indiana; Friday, April 8, 1921, page 9
Contributed by Lena Harper

Joseph Crowden, who has been ill for several weeks passed away early Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. N. Humston, on Mill Street. Funeral services will be held this Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Chas. N. Humston home. Obituary will appear next week.
Goodland Herald, Newton County, Indiana; Saturday, May 24, 1919, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

LUTHER DEBOLT, 58, DIES AT COLDWATER
Luther DeBolt, 58, of Bronson, Mich., formerly of Ossian, died Friday in a hospital at Coldwater, Mich. His father, Alex DeBolt, operated a barber shop at Ossian. Survivors are the wife, Helen; a son, Rev. Robert DeBolt of South Bend; two daughters, Mrs. Dix Crawford and Mrs. Ruth Reese, both in Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Vergie Cronin of Bridgeport, Ill.; a brother, Elmer DeBolt of Fort Wayne, and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Church of God at Coldwater. Friends may call at the Puttman Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Bluffton News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; December 28, 1970
Contributed by Karin King

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Dede, who died at the home of A. E. Havens, near Burnett, will be held at 11 o'clock this morning from St. Benedict's church. Burial will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Dede was 76 years old and formerly lived in this city. Mrs. Dede was a member of St. Benedict's Altar society. Members are requested to attend the funeral.
Terre Haute Morning Star, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1906, pg. 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

VICTOR J. DEININGER, 79, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Medical Center. Mr. Deininger was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident. He retired from McMahon-O'Connor Construction Co., Rochester, after 25 years in 1978. He was former president of Wayne Paving Co., Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Capitola; three daughters, Leanette M. Coyne of Greeneville, Tenn., Rita Clare Masanz and Capitola Ann Castle, both of Fort Wayne; a son, Victor J. Jr., of Fort Wayne; a brother, George of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Mary Ann Detrick of Fort Wayne; and 10 grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mungoven & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and at 10:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4525 Fairfield Ave. Calling from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Rosary recited at 7 p.m. today. Wake service at 7 p.m. Friday. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to TV Mass., St. Francis College of St. John's Providence House.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, March 22, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

INDEPENDENCE - Charles Curtis Dicken, 66, a long time Independence resident, and had been residing in Belton, Texas, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in the emergency room of the Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas. He was born Aug. 22, 1940 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of the Clifford Dicken and Mable (Lowder) Dicken Brown. He married Betty Lou Carnahan Jan. 6, 1959 in Kansas City, Mo. She preceded in death Nov. 22, 2006. He was raised and educated in Kansas City, Mo., moving to Independence in 1987. He had resided in Belton, Texas since 2006. He worked as a welder at Myers Steel Fabricating Plant in Attica for several years. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Charles (Alane) Dicken, Jr., Phoenix, Ariz. and Dennis Dicken, Independence; four daughters, Janette (Mark) Sloan, Monticello, Mary Ann (Michael) Coolidge, Belton, Texas, Juanita (Craig) Ledbeter, Cork, Ireland, and Patricia (Brian) Madden, Belton, Texas; a brother, William Dicken, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Bea Scrivener, Kansas City, Mo.; 27 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carrie Faye Dicken; and a sister, Nancy Buenger. A gravesite service was at 10 a.m. Saturday in Independence Cemetery with Pastor Roland Romig officiating. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); July 4, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

The funeral of Mrs. S. S. Early, who died recently in New York, will be held here. The body will arrive over the Big Four railroad at 12:40 o'clock and will be taken to the St. Stephen's church, where the funeral will be at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be at Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Early was the widow of the late S. S. Early, who died in 1868. He was engaged in the pork packing business and owned considerable real estate. Three sons and one daughter survive, J. B. Early, Stanford, Conn.; S. S. Early, Mississippi; Charles Early, New Orleans, and Mrs. Emily Early, New Orleans, and Mrs. Emily the children are expected here to attend the funeral.
Terre Haute Morning Star, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1906, pg. 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

Charles J. Everson, 84, 1025 Highland avenue, died at 5:00 a.m. Sunday in Home Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his residence. Born and reared in Louisville Kentucky he came to Lafayette in 1906. He was employed at the Lafayette stockyards for 47 years where he served as office manager, commissioned man in buyer. He retired in 1953. He was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in a charter member and oldest member of the Tecumseh Kiwanis Club. He was married to Bessie F. Mason in Lafayette in 1914. She survives with one sister, Mrs. E. Lee Heflin, Louisville.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; January 26, 1970
Contributed by Lena Harper

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

The death of Milton Fonner, aged 77 years, occurred at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of a foster daughter, Mrs. Homer Archbold, four miles northwest of Ossian, following an illness of only a short time and caused from heart trouble. The news of his sickness and death came as a surprise to his many friends in and around Ossian. He was well known here and in the Poe and Hoagland communities. Funeral services have been arranged and will be held at 1:00 o'clock (C.S.T.) at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Archbold on Friday afternoon, Rev. A. S. Elzey officiating. Burial will be made in Woodland cemetery at Wolcottville, Ind. David Milton Fonner was born on February 22, 1856, near Poe, Ind. His parents were David and Julia Ann Lipes Fonner. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Small, who passed away on November 15, 1925. Two foster children, Mrs. Homer Archbold, of Northwest of Ossian, and Homer Fonner, of near Kendallville, Ind. Mr. Fonner had resided with Mr. and Mrs. Archbold since 1928. He was the last member of his family. A brother, John Fonner, is also remembered here.
Ossian Journal, Wells County, Indiana; June 9, 1933
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Maria B. Forsythe, widow of David H. Forsythe, prominent Aboite Township farmer and former township trustee, died at noon Sunday on her eighty-ninth birthday. She died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Sowers, 1919 Spring Street. Mrs. Forsythe's husband was trustee of Aboite Township 12 years. He died in 1933. She is survived by two sons, W. E. Forsythe and Charles D. Forsythe, Fort Wayne; the daughter, Mrs. Sowers; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Klaehn & Sons funeral home, where friends may call after 6 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, the Rev. William J. Ratz officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, Jan. 5, 1948, pg. 2
Contributed by Lena Harper

Aug. 18, 1925 - Feb. 21, 2006
Opal Ilene Wince-Fosnaugh (sic), 80, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Columbia City, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 206, at her home. She was born on Aug. 18, 1925, in Cement City, Mich., a daughter of Charles Franklin and Esther (Humbarger) Ladd. She graduated from Cement High School with the Class of 1944, moving to Fort Wayne in 1945 after completing her education in Michigan. Since 1973, she has resided in Columbia City. On Sept. 19, 1973, she was united in marriage to Carl Wince in Fort Wayne. She was a beautician of 42 years and a member of the Church of Divine Science. Survivors include a son, Craig Fosnaugh of Fort Wayne; a grandson; three sisters, Florisa Hummerding of Jackson, Mich., Helen Stewart of Bronson, Mich., and Olive Schaeffer of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Fosnaugh; second husband, Carl Wince; a daughter, Lori Ballard; and three sisters, Clessie Harrington, Bernice Sigfried and Verna O'Hare. Visitation is from 1 to 9 p.m. with the funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home in Columbia City with Pastor Gene Rohrer officiating. Burial follows at Greenlawn Memorial park in Fort Wayne. Memorials may be given in Mrs. Fosnaugh's memory to the Kidney Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Columbia City Post & Mail, Whitley County, Indiana; Friday, February 24, 2006
Contributed by Karin King

MONTEREY - Ralph J. Fox, 76, died at 6:41 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2007, in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born on March 16, 1931, in Plymouth, IN, to Fred and Elizabeth (Winter) Fox. Both of whom have preceded him in death. On September 17, 1956 in Monterey he married Christine M. (Penksa) Fox. Ralph was a resident of Monterey most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired employee of Dean's food, Rochester, where he worked for 40 years, never missing a day of work. He was a member of the St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, and the Knights of Columbus, Monterey. He was a former clerk-treasurer and most recently, a member of the Town Board for the Town of Monterey. He also served on the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Library Board. He was a former member of the Monterey Lion's Club. In 2000, he was the Grand Marshal for the Monterey Parade. He was a tireless volunteer for many causes, and was instrumental in the awarding of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money for improvements to the community. He was known as the unofficial Mayor of Monterey, and will posthumously receive a Community Service Award from the Culver Kiwanis Club on May 7. He liked planes, trains and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Christine M.; four daughters, Victoria E. Fox of Vista, CA, Ann K. (Dennis) Plummer of Port St. Lucie, FL, Sarah J. Fox of Kokomo, and Angela (Chuck) Arnett of Destin, FL: two sons, Ronald J (Thelma) Fox of Leiters Ford and Randal J ( Airetta) Fox of Wesley Chapel, FL; six grandsons, Kristopher Kowatch, Joshua Fox, Cory Fox, Austin Plummer, Benjamin Muller, and Ty Fox; six granddaughters. Autum Kowatch, Madyson Plummer, Elizabeth Arnett Clause, Britnie Arnett, Brandy Fox, and Katie Fox; a great-grandson, Kyle Kowatch; two sisters. Mary Ziegler of Walburg, TX; and Rose Ann Fox Master of Monterey; and eight brothers. Clem Fox, Carl Fox, Richard Fox, and Kenneth Fox, all of Plymouth, and Father Thomas Fox of Remington, Lloyd Fox Winamac, Donald Fox of Logansport, and James Fox of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Fox; his mother, Elizabeth (winter) Fox; and three brothers, Paul, Robert and Theodore. Services will be at 10:a.m., EDT, Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson, Father Thomas Fox, and Msgr. Robert Sell III officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 8, 2007, in Frain Mortuary. A Scriptural Wake Service will be at 7:30 p.m., EDT in the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted, Burial will take place in St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. of sympathy will be sent to the family at www.frainmortuary.com
The Market, Pulaski County, Indiana; May 9, 2007
Clipping contributed by Scott Bowmar; transcribed by Mike Horn

Mrs. Etta Marie Goldsberry Denman, 79, died at her home on route 4 at 8:55 Saturday morning after a long illness. Five children survive, Fred, Everett and Harry Goldsberry, Mrs. Leona Imbler and Mrs. Arlene Colvin; also one brother, Clel Polk, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Coder, all of whom are residents of Kokomo. The body will be taken from the Ellers Funeral Home to the home of Harry Goldsberry, 2200 North Calumet Street, where friends may call after 3:00 Sunday afternoon. The funeral will be held at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon at the Ellers Chapel with the Rev. Edwin Henning officiating. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery.
Kokomo Tribune, Howard County, Indiana; Saturday, February 26, 1944, page 9
Contributed by Lena Harper

SI GOOD DEAD.
Funeral services for Si Good, former Miami County citizen, whose death occurred Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Flossie Greist at Terre Haute, were held at Terre Haute Sunday afternoon, and burial was made in Springdale Cemetery, at Bunker Hill. The deceased formerly resided at Bunker Hill and for many years was editor of the Bunker Hill Press. He was 75 years of age. He had been in ill health for some weeks and his death was due to a complication of diseases. Surviving besides the daughter named, is a son, Lenny Good, of Clearwater, Michigan. Mrs. Good preceded her husband in death 24 years ago.
Peru Republican, Miami County, Indiana; Friday, November 9, 1928
Contributed by Lena Harper

Rev. David Grether Dies in Wisconsin
Funeral services were held Friday at Colby, Wis., for the Rev. David Grether, 52, pastor of the Evangelical and Reformed church at that place and for 17 years pastor of the church at Magley. The Rev. John Michael, his successor at the Magley church, was among those who attended the funeral services. Rev. Grether resigned the Magley pastorate in August, 1942. The family was well known here and his five children were graduated from the Decatur high school. His death was attributed to a heart ailment. Surviving besides the widow, are the children, Rev. Jacob Grether of South Dakota; Frank, U. S. navy; Marie, wife of the Rev. Calvin Steubbe of Storm Lake, Iowa; Ruth and Grace at home.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Saturday, May 26, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

GUMP, ELFRIEDA M.: Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
News-Sentinel, The (Allen County, IN) - February 23, 2006
GUMP, ELFRIEDA M.: Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - February 25, 2006
Elfrieda M. Gump, 77, a resident of Huntertown and widow of Elvin R. "Andy" Gump, died at 5:10 a.m. today, Feb. 22, 2006, at the Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne after a lingering illness. Mr. Gump died Oct. 8, 1990. Among survivors are four sons, Jerry Gump, Roger Gump, Tim Gump and Tom Gump. Funeral arrangements are being completed at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Condolences may be emailed to the family at Sympathy@@sheetsandchilds.net.
Columbia City Post & Mail, Whitley County, Indiana; Friday, February 22, 2006
Feb. 7, 1929 - Feb. 22, 2006
Elfrieda M. Gump, 77, a resident of Huntertown and widow of Elvin R. "Andy" Gump, died at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, at the Towne House Retirement Community in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Born in Fort Wayne on Feb. 7, 1929, a daughter of Walter and Lora (Barrow) Ehmke, she spent her formative years there and graduated from Central High School. On Nov. 1, 1947, she was married in Fort Wayne to "Andy" Gump. She and her husband lived on the Gump farm in Eel River Township following their marriage and moved to Huntertown in 1949. Mr. Gump preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1990. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include four sons, Jerry (Rebecca) Gump of Churubusco; Roger (Judy) and Tim (Mary) Gump, both of Huntertown; and Tom (Cindy) Gump of Marion; a sister, Elizabeth (Robert) McCague of New Haven; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and spouse, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Norbert Ehmke and Elmer Ehmke; a sister, Velma Anderson; and a grandson. The funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, with the Rev. Lane Burgland, of Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco, officiating. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, or one hour prior to the service Monday. Interment is at Fairview Cemetery, northwest of Huntertown. For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Allen County or to Huntertown Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at Sympathy@@sheesandchilds.net.
Columbia City Post & Mail, Whitley County, Indiana; Friday, February 24, 2006
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Helene Guy, Remington, Dies
Mrs. Helene R. Guy, 80, of 44 S. Ohio Street, Remington, died at her home at 2:00 pm Monday. A native of Atlanta, Illinois, she moved to Remington in 1905 and was admitted to the Indiana Bar Association in 1912. She was married in 1909 to Jasper Guy and practiced law with him until his death in 1923. Mrs. Guy was also a former agent of Home Insurance Co. of New York. She was a member of the Remington Christian Church and Indiana League of Voters. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine G. Wynhoff of St. Louis, Mo.; two brothers, Clinton B. Roades of Portland, Ore., and Willard D. Roades of Los Angeles, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Marguerite Norcom of Tulsa, Okla. Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Stitz Funeral Home, Remington, after 4 p.m. today. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Remington Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Williams officiating.
Rensselaer Republican, Jasper County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 12, 1972, page 8
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Emma Haase, 87, of 332 Weber, died at 10 a.m. Saturday at her residence after a two-year illness. She was born Aug. 7, 1892, in St. Joseph County, where she lived all of her life. She was married on April 20, 1918 in St. Joseph, Mich., to Joseph E. Haase, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vera VanLue of South Bend; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Brown and Mrs. Alice Schrader, both of South Bend, and Mrs. Maude Kline of Mishawaka; and a brother, John Hammond of South Bend. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Monday at the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, 435 S. Ironwood. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Rev. Ronald Drake, pastor of the Forestbrook Missionary Church of which she was a member, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.
South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana; Sunday, June 15, 1980
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Russell F. Portman of Lafayette has received word of the death of her father, Arthur E. Haberman, 81 of Green Camp, Ohio. He died Sunday at 1:05 p.m. in Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio. He was born in Green Camp Township of Marion County, Ohio, and married Ruth N. Bricker in 1914. He was the last surviving member of a family of 11. Mr. Haberman was director of the National City Bank of Marion, formerly was head of a bank in Green Camp, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ and Scioto Lodge of K of P, and a charter member of the Green Camp Lions Club. Surviving with the daughter and widow is a son, John M. Haberman of Lakewood, Ohio.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; January 26, 1970
Contributed by Lena Harper

FORMER RENSSELAER LADY DIES AT EVANSTON, ILL - Mrs. John Halsema Expires Suddenly Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mohlman of this city received word Friday of the death of the latter's sister, Mrs. John [Anna (Moehlman)] Halsema, who expired quite suddenly at her home in Evanston, Ill. She had been afflicted with heart trouble for the past several weeks, which is thought to have caused her death. Mrs. Halsema was fifty-one years of age at the time of her death. With the exception of a few months spent at Evanston she spent practically her entire lifetime in this city and Lafayette. Deceased is survived by her husband and eleven children, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were conducted from a Catholic church in Evanston at nine o'clock Monday morning and interment was in an Evanston cemetery.
Jasper County Democrat (IN); Wednesday, June 11, 1924, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

MORTUARY RECORD
J. B. Hammond, age 86, died at his home, 529 Clifford court, at 9 o'clock Monday night following an extended illness due to old age. He was born in Homes [sic] county, O., Dec. 22, 1836 and was married to Harriet Frame, Dec. 5, 1880 at New Carlisle, Ind. He had been a resident of River Park and vicinity for the last 50 years, coming here from Ohio. Mr. Hammond was a civil war veteran and belonged to the 151st infantry and was a member of the Maple Grove, Ind., Methodist Episcopal church. He was the father of 13 children, 12 of them now living. They are, Milton Hammond of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. John Knepp and Mrs. Ervine Fisher of Lakeville, Ind.; Mrs. Cecil Cooper of Toledo, O.; Mrs. Vernon Essig of Mishawaka; Mrs. E. Picquin, Mrs. Edward Haase, Mrs. Addison Morris, Mrs. George Tecker, Mrs. Gustave Fender, Mrs. William Brown and John Hammond, of South Bend.
South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana; Tuesday, May 15, 1923
FUNERAL NOTICE
Funeral services for J. B. Hammond, 529 Clifford court, were held at the residence at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and at the West Union church on the Turkey Creek road at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. David Hygma officiating. Burial was in the West Union cemetery.
South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana; May 17, 1923
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Jesse B. Hammond; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 87; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1835; Birth Place: Homes County, Ohio
Death Date: 15 May 1923; Death Place: South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana , USA
Father: [No Name]; Mother: [No Name]; Spouse: Harriet Frame Hammond; Informant: John B. Hammond, Jr.; South Bend, Indiana
Burial: May 18, 1923; Union Cemetery [Lambs Settlement Cemetery, St. Joseph County, Indiana]
Contributed by Karin King

BOSWELL - Michael Leslie Haniford, 52, rural Boswell, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 in his home, following an extended illness. He was born July 8, 1947 in Williamsport, the son of Robert L. and Barbara Hoppes Haniford Sr. He married Helga Langnickel of Helmstedt Germany, with whom he celebrated 30 years of marriage April 30, 1999. He graduated from Pine Village High School, Nashville Vocational College and Purdue University. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam War, training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. and Ft. Benning, Ga. He served in both Berlin and Helmstedt Germany. His career in the seed industry allowed him to live in several states and travel extensively throughout Europe and Asia, before returning home. He farmed in Warren and Benton counties and founded Briscoe Seeds, Inc. He was affiliated with Farm Bureau, serving as Warren County President at the time of his illness. Survivors, besides the wife, include: two daughters, Melanie (David) Whistler, rural Boswell, Aarika Haniford, Muncie; a son, Breck Haniford, Lafayette; his mother, Barbara Haniford, Pine Village; two sisters and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Haniford Sr. Memorial services were at 3 p.m. Friday in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with John Gerard speaking. Burial with military gravesite services were in Rainsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 9, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

BURIAL OF ALLEN HARPER. Services at Sharpsville Saturday Morning at 10 O'Clock.
The burial of the late Allen Harper, three miles south of Sharpsville will take place Saturday, the services being at the M. E. church in that place at 10 o'clock, and the interment will be at the Sharpsville cemetery. Mr. Harper was a native of Ohio, having been born in Adams county April 9, 1838, moving with his parents to Ripley county in this state where he resided until 1905, moving to Tipton county at that time and resided until his death on Wednesday. His parents were Henry and Matilda Harper. He is survived by his widow and three children, the children being Mrs. Anna Day of Versailles, James H. and Emmitt T. Harper, of near Sharpsville. Mr. Harper had been a member of the M. E. church for many years and in his younger days was a most active man in all matters of community interest. He was very much esteemed by all who knew him.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, July 31, 1919, page 1
Attended Funeral.
Mrs. J. C. Jordan, of Wakarusa, and her sister, Mrs. Anna Bennett, of McCordsville, were at Sharpsville Saturday attending the funeral of Allen Harper, a relative. Other relatives were in attendance at the funeral and were Tipton visitors Saturday were Wilson Harper and Joseph Day, wife and daughter of Versailes. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock at the M. E. church in Sharpsville and very largely attended by old friends and neighbors. Mrs. Julia Harper, of this city, was unable to attend the funeral on account of her own illness, she having been confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Saturday, August 2, 1919, page 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

Aged veteran answers taps - D. R. HARPER VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR PASSES AWAY EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING
When D. R. Harper passed away at his late home on South Newton Street at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday the dwindling line of the boys of '61 numbered one less. Mr. Harper served 3 years in the Civil War having enlisted in 1862 and serving until the end of the war. He has been a resident of Goodland for many years following the vocation of masonry which trade he followed until only a few years ago. He was a kind father in loving husband always seeking for the comfort of others and always had a pleasant word for his fellow men. Mr. And Mrs. Harper have resided in the south part of Goodland for the past year since returning from Lafayette where they spent several months. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10:30. Internment was made in Goodland cemetery. D. R. Harper, son of William and Arminda Harper, was born in Unionville Center, March 28, 1836 and died May 21, 1919. He enlisted in 1862, in Co. I 121st Ohio volunteers at above place. He served three years in that company. He was united in marriage to Julia A. Williams, to this union was born the following children, William E. S. Harper, Nell Harper, Robert Harper, George Harper. Also one son who was laid to rest in Ohio. In the year 1893 he was united in marriage to Helen A. Smith and they lived a happy contented life together for 26 years. Somewhere the stars are shining, somewhere the songbirds dwell, then cease thy sad repining, God lives and all is well.
Card of thanks - We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who have so kindly assisted us in this, the loss of our dear husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. D. R. HARPER, GEO. J. SMITH, E. S. HARPER, MAYME HARPER
Goodland Herald, Newton County, Indiana; Saturday, May 24, 1919, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

DEATH OF TWO BY PNEUMONIA - Mrs. Emmett T. Harper and Mrs. W. C. Swing Died After Brief Illness. BOTH WELL KNOWN
Pneumonia claimed two persons over the weekend, both well-known in this county and funeral services for each will be held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Effie M. Harper, wife of Emmett T. Harper of Prairie Township and mother of Prosecuting Attorney Floyd E. Harper of Tipton, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kokomo Sunday morning at 10:00, after an illness of only 5 days. Mrs. Harper was stricken with pneumonia following a severe cold and Saturday evening was taken to the hospital. Sunday morning early her condition became much worse in the family was called to her bedside all being with her when the end came. Funeral services are to be held at the Mount Lebanon Friends Church Northwest of Tipton, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 and burial is to be in the Sharpsville Cemetery. The body which was taken to Shull and Maus funeral home in Sharpsville was taken to the home at noon Monday and friends are invited to call. Mrs. Effie (Buchanan) Harper was a daughter of Enoch and Rebecca Jane Buchanan and was born in Jefferson County, October 25, 1874. August 3rd 1908 she was united in marriage to Emmett T. Harper of this County. Surviving with the husband are three sons, Allen B. Harper, residing north of Tipton, George, residing near Sharpsville and attorney Floyd E. Harper of Tipton. She also has three grandchildren, Lewis, Albert and Wilda, children of Allen B. Harper. Mrs. Harper is also survived by a brother and three sisters, George Buchanan and Mrs. Nellie Harper of Canaan; Mrs. Hanna Herrin of Butlerville and Mrs. Harriet Flint of North Madison. Mrs. Harper when a girl united with the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson County and although she never had changed her membership attended the Mt. Lebanon Church frequently. She was a splendid Christian mother and wife, whose friends are legion and her passing is a matter of much regret to all.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Monday, January 17, 1938, pg. 6
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Elizabeth Harper, aged 83, died Friday morning at 10:00 at the home of her son James, south of Sharpsville after an illness of 10 days with pneumonia. Mrs. Harper was always a robust woman and had enjoyed exceptionally good health, despite her advanced years, until she caught a severe cold 10 days ago which rapidly developed into pneumonia. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 in the M. E. Church at Sharpsville, and burial will be in the Sharpsville Cemetery. The deceased was the last of her family, natives of Ripley County. her maiden name was White. She came to Tipton County about 25 years ago. 2 years ago her husband, Alan Harper, passed away, and since that time she had made her home with her children. Besides the son, James, she is survived by a son, Emmett, living west of Sharpsville, and a daughter, Mrs Annie Day, of Osgood.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Friday, February 10, 1922, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Emmett T. Harper Stricken Suddenly Wednesday
Night Emmett T. Harper, 87, Sharpsville route 1, died suddenly at his home in Prairie Township at 10:30 last evening of a heart attack. He was a brother of James Harper, former Tipton County Commissioner and father of Floyd E. Harper, former prosecuting attorney of Tipton county and 1954 Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Funeral Home and burial will be in Sharpsville cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The deceased was born May 6, 1874 in Ripley County, Indiana, son of Allen and Elizabeth (White) Harper, and he resided in Ripley County, one of five children, until his marriage to Effie Buchanan who preceded him in death in January 1938. He was subsequently married to the former Mrs. Fannie Edson in Kokomoin 1944. He was a member of the South Side Christian Church of Kokomo, was a retired farmer and a former school teacher. Surviving is the wife, Fannie; three children, Allen B. Harper of Atlanta, George J. Harper of Sharpsville and Floyd Harper of Tipton; four step children, Granville, Berton and Francis Edson all of Kokomo and Mrs. Don (Ileen) Wray of Flora; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, August 3, 1961, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Dr. Bennett and wife of McCordsville, Dr. Jesse Jordan and wife of Sheridan were called to the bedside of Mrs. Carl Harper who is seriously ill.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Wednesday, August 16, 1911, page 6
CONTINUES SERIOUSLY ILL. Mrs. Ethel Harper of Sharpsville Holds On To Life.
Word came to the Tribune from Sharpsville this morning that Mrs. Ethel Harper, of that place is yet alive, but her death will come as no surprise, should it be announced at any time. Mrs. Harper has been ill for ten days, she suffering from a brain trouble and during the great portion of the time her condition has been of the most critical nature. Since last Saturday she has been confined to her bed. Several physicians have been called in consultation in her case, they being Dr. Hanson Gifford, the family physician, Dr. Allen Gifford, of Tipton, Dr. Harry Grishaw, of Tipton, Edward Bennett, of McCordsville, Thomas Rubush, of London, Marion county, and on Tuesday Dr. New, an Indianapolis specialist was called, but the affliction of the woman baffles all so far as relief is concerned. Mrs. Harper is thirty-one years of age and she is the daughter of the late Dr. Rubush. She was united in marriage to Carl Harper, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Harper, of Tipton, eleven years ago and two children were born to the union, they being Julia Joyce, nine years old, and Rachel, three months old. Her mother is living and she has two brothers and two sisters, they being Carl Rubush, of Roodhouse, Ills., he being a conductor on the C. & A. railroad, Clyde Rubush, of Amboy, Mrs. Fred Addison, of Newport, Ills. and Mrs. Allie Cook of Sharpsville. Clyde is at her bedisde and the other members of the family have been notified and are expected. Mrs. Harper is a member of the Eastern Star lodge at Sharpsville and she is a lady greatly beloved by all.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Wednesday, August 16, 1911, page 8
Dr. Edward Bennett and wife, of McCordsville, Ind., were here Thursday on their way home, after having been at Sharpsville where Dr. Bennett was called to see his sister-in-law, Mrs. Carl Harper, she suffering from annemic trouble. Dr. Bennett came through in his auto. He says that there is no hope for Mrs. Harper and her friends may look for her death at any time. She has not suffered from convulsions the past few hours and in that respect she is better, but her condition is such as to leave no hope.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, August 17, 1911, page 1
DEATH RELIEVES HER MRS. ETHEL HARPER DIED FRIDAY AT HER HOME. Death was the Result of a Complication of Diseases.
Mrs. Ethel Harper, wife of Carl Harper, living near Sharpsville, who has been very ill for several days, died at her home Friday morning at 10:10, her death being due to an affliction that attacked her a short time ago and which baffled the skill of the physician. During the past few days the condition of the sick woman was such that her death comes as no surprise, the only surprise being that the stricken woman managed to hold on to life so long after being afflicted. The deceased was thirty-one years of age and she was the daughter of Daniel and Rachel Rubush, pioneers of Liberty township and all her life was spent in and near Sharpsville. She was united in marriage to Carl Harper, son of James Harper, of Tipton, eleven years ago and two children were born to the union, they being Julia Joyce, nine years of age and Rachel, aged three months. Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, mother, two brothers and two sisters, they being Carl Rubush of Roodhouse, Ills., Clyde Rubush, of Amboy, Mrs. Fred Addison of Newport, Ills., and Mrs. Allie Cook, of Sharpsville. The members of the family were summoned to Sharpsville several days ago owing to the very critical illness of the woman and the knowledge that she was suffering from an affliction that could prove fatal. Mrs. Harper was a member of the M. E. church and a woman who gave much of her energy to the work of the church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star lodge, in which order she was held in high esteem. In all ways she was a kindly woman, greatly beloved by all who knew her and her death will be a cause of great regret. The funeral services will be conducted at the late home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and Rev. Billhimer, of Hagerstown, will officiate. The burial will be at Sharpsville.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; August 18, 1911, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

RACHEL HARPER DEAD. Twelve-Year-Old Sharpsville Girl Died Saturday Evening.
Rachel Harper, 12-year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Carl Harper, of Sharpsville, died Saturday evening at 6:00, following a severe illness that was first apparent on December 7th, measles affecting her, but her death was due directly to pneumonia which developed. The funeral arrangements were completed yesterday, the services being at the M. E. Church in Sharpsville at 2:00 this afternoon, Rev. H. C. Powell, pastor of the church officiating and internment at the Sharpsville cemetery. The condition of the little one the past few days had been such that it was known that death might follow at any time, and her sister, Julia Joyce, who was attending school at Lincoln, Nebraska, was called home, reaching there Friday. The mother of the girl died when she was 4 years of age, the mother being the daughter of the late Dr. Rubush, one of the early day physicians of the North part of Tipton County. The father was married for the second time to Miss Hattie Gates of Tipton, and she proved a most devoted mother to Little Rachel. In addition to the father Rachel is survived by her sister, Julia Joyce, and William Carl, Jr., Thomas Kane Harper, and Mary Jane, half brothers and half sister. Rachel was in the junior high schools of Sharpsville, ranking high in her school work, she being most attentive to her studies and had not missed a day and had no tardy marks until she was taken ill. She was equally attentive to her Sunday school work, and she was greatly appreciated by teacher and pupils, being always in attendance and always taking a delighted interest. She was a member of the Sharpsville M. E. Church and in every way was devoted to the work. Her lovable disposition endeared her to all.
The Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Monday, December 17th, 1923, page 8
Contributed by Lena Harper

Louis C. Heims, 70, of Mar Jan trailer court, died early Monday in St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was admitted Sunday. He was born at Medaryville and lived in Lafayette 30 years, moving here from Chalmers. He was a retired carpenter and veteran of World War I. He has survived by a brother, Fred of Chalmers.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; January 26, 1970
Contributed by Lena Harper

William H. Hoham, 82, who operated a grocery on West Main street for a number of years, died Friday at his home in Southgate, Calif., according to word received here by relatives. Mr. Hoham went to California in 1923 and lived with a son, Nelson F. Hoham. He also is survived by a half-brother, Luther Hoham, Fredonia, Kan. He also was a by a half-brother, Luther Hoham, who operated a drugstore on South Calhoun Street until his death several years ago. Funeral services were held Sunday in Southgate.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, Jan. 5, 1948, pg. 2
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Hufty, an old resident, passed away on the 21st inst. and was buried Sunday in the Dobbins burying ground.
Monticello Herald, White County, Indiana; Thursday, January 27, 1887
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMSPORT - William Inman, 84, 6828 Gobbler's Knob Road, Williamsport, died Saturday morning May 20, 2006 in the Illiana Veterans Administration Healthcare Center, Danville, Ill. He had been in failing health the past year. He was born Aug. 27, 1921 in Fithian, Ill., the son of Cash and Jesse (Ward) Inman. He married Margaret Elizabeth Amos June 10, 1941. She preceded in death July 9, 1995. He attended Beech Grove School in Warren County and had remained a life long resident of the area. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served with the military police during World War II in the Phillipines. He spent his lifetime as a farmer, which was both his livelihood and hobby. He continued to assist his son on the farm until recently. He also enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. Survivors include: two sons, William (Cannie) Inman and Robert Inman, both of Williamsport; three daughters, Janice (Ron) Ohern, Indianapolis, Mary Kenworthy, Covington, and Teri (James) Pierce, Henderson, Nev.; a brother, Merle Inman, Covington; two sisters, Pearl Stiffler, Williamsport and Grace Pryor, Oregon; a special friend, Ilene Van Pelt; 16 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, Howard, Logan and Cash Inman; and a sister, Julie Baldwin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with Pastor Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); May 24, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

FOUNTAIN CITY - Cordelia L. Jackson, 86, who resided at 103 N. Front St., died Sunday morning at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond. A native of Randolph County, she had lived in Fountain City for the past 52 years. She and her husband celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last February. She was a member of the first Church of the Nazarene, Richmond. Survivors include the husband Norvel; a daughter, Wilma Favorite, Fountain City; a brother, Cecil Fruit, Winchester; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren services for Mrs. Jackson will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Smith and McQuiston funeral home with the Rev. Ross Lee and the Rev. Jack Sutherland officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Edith Jordan, wife of Jesse M. Jordan, whose death occurred at Kokomo Thursday evening will be held in the Methodist Church at Sharpsville Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery at Sharpsville.
The Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; February 12, 1926, page 5
DOCTORS WIFE DIES - MRS. J. M. JORDAN, FORMER SHARPSVILLE RESIDENT, EXPIRES.
Mrs. J. M. Jordan, wife of Dr. J. M. Jordan, died at the Jordan home, Thursday evening at 6 o'clock, following an extended illness. The funeral will be held at the Methodist Church, Sharpsville, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in the Sharpsville cemetery. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Methodist church at Fairmount and also a member of the Eastern Star lodge there. Besides the husband, she is survived by a daughter, Nina Murrell, 17 years old. There also survive three brothers, Thomas, Carl and Howard Harper of Sharpsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bennett of McCordsville, Ind., and Mrs. Emma Whisler of Glendora, Calif. Both parents are dead. Dr. Jordan and family have lived in Kokomo since December 4.
Kokomo Daily Tribune, Howard County, Indiana; Friday, February 12, 1926, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

ELDORADO, Ohio - Ada Kasserman Loy, 86, 130 High Street, died early Sunday morning at her residence after a lingering illness. A native of Middletown, she was preceded in death by husbands William J. Kasserman in 1934 and James Fred Loy in 1967. She was a member of the Eldorado United Methodist Church and a 65-year member of Rebekah Lodge No. 444 at Lewisburg. Survivors include four daughters, Lelia M. Coffer of Eldorado, Ruth E. Buehner of Camden, Edna M. Smith and Esther D. Woodworth, both of Lewisburg; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Loy will be at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday at the Buzzard Funeral Home in Eldorado with Rev. Roy Sims, officiating. Burial will be in Woodside cemetery at Middletown. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday at the funeral home where Rebecca Lodge will hold services at 7:30 p.m.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Sadie May Kent, aged 25, died at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at her home, four and one-half miles southwest of Ashboro, Ind., of tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Kent. The funeral arrangements are not completed.
Terre Haute Morning Star, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1906, pg. 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

RENSSELAER- Howard H. "Buck" Lane, 74, died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. Born Sept. 6, 1928, in Morocco, he was educated in Morocco public schools. He had been a Rensselaer resident since 1951. Mr. Lane, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, was a retired clerk. He worked at the A&P grocery store in Rensselaer for 10 years and previously was a route salesman at Superior Cleaners for 13 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rensselaer, was a charter member of Moose Lodge 2272 and Fraternal Order of Eagles in Rensselaer. His former wife, Phyllis Beoughter Lane, survives. [rest of obit cut off]
LANE, Howard H.- Friends may call 2-8 pm today, April 15, 2003, at Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer. Service there 11 am Wednesday April 16, the Rev. Donald Whitecotton officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Morocco. Surviving are five grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Bernard Land, Calista Ann Lane, 1 sister, 2 brothers. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Rensselaer.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

ANDERSON - Evelyn M. (Larrabee) Larch, 84, a long time resident of Anderson, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 in St. John's Hospital, Anderson, after an extended illness. She was born July 13, 1915 near West Lebanon, Warren County, the daughter of Carmen N. and Almyra P. Brown Larrabee. She married William J "Bill" Larch, April 18, 1942 in Chebanse, Ill. He was an insurance agenct, who preceded in death Jan. 14, 1998. She had lived in Attica before moving to Anderson in 1960. She graduated from West Lebanon High School and Indiana State University. She was an elementary school teacher at Valley Grove Elementary School near Anderson for 12 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Attica, United Methodist Women's Club, Retired Teachers Association and Ladies Shrine Club. Survivors include: two sons, Darrell Larch, Anderson, Marty H. Larch, Indianapolis; a daughter, Bonita (Jim) Braswell, Denver, Colo.; a sister, Doris Stanley, Anderson; a brother, Sylvester Larrabee, Sebring, Fla. and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. Bryce A. Wiley officiating. Burial was in Locust Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 9, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Dr. Clifton P. Latshaw, 96, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at Heritage Manor. Born Feb. 2, 1907, in Anderson, he was the son of Dr. W. F. and Lula Mae (Shafer) Latshaw. He married Rebecca Kinsley on Sept. 1, 1928, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Lois Loskowski of Greensburg; one son, Dr. W. K. Latshaw of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; three grandchildren, Frank Tanner Latshaw, Peter Huck Latshaw, and Rebecca Jane Huenneke; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, David Lyman Latshaw, and one brother, Ralph Latshaw. Dr. Latshaw was a veterinarian for 55 years. He was the recipient of Shelbyville Rotary Club's Arts and Humanities Award this year. Mr. Latshaw graduated from Shelbyville High School and in 1929 from Ohio State University. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Shelby County Historical Society. Visitation will be from noon to 2 pm Friday at Carmony-Ewing Harrison Street Funeral Home, 819 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Gary Huffman officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby County Historical Society, in care of Carmony-Ewing Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Shelbyville News, Shelby County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

William L. Leffler, 77, former Shelby County resident, died today, Aug. 14, 2003, at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield. Funeral arrangements are pending at Glen E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Shelbyville News, Shelby County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

MARTINSVILLE - Kevin E. Linker, 39, Martinsville, died June 23, 2007. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Criter and Criter. He was a union member of Local 102. Survivors include: his parents, Marlyn and Frank Whittington; the love of his life Vicki; three children, Dakota, Bobby, Krista; his mother and father-in-law, Sandra and David Cooper; three sisters, Kelly Keller, Kori Keller, Laura Whittington; and two brothers, Jory Whittington and Kenny Keller. He was preceded in death by his mother, Regina Linker, and a sister, Lori Linker. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center Decatur Township. Burial was in Bluff Creek Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); July 4, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

John Manwaring, aged 73 years, died at the home of his son, 1528 Third avenue, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning of general debility. The body will be taken at 12:50 this afternoon to West Union, Ind., his former home. The funeral will be from the home of his son at 11 o'clock this afternoon. Burial at West Union cemetery.
Terre Haute Morning Star, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1906, pg. 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

MARTIN, George Henry, Jr. 78 of Williamsport, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. George worked for Alcoa in Lafayette for 36 years retiring in 1988. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Grady Funeral Home in Williamsport; Burial: Highland Cemetery; Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the funeral home.
Vermilion County Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; May 3, 2008, pg 3B
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Joyce A. (Salts) McDonald, 76, Williamsport, died at 4:34 a.m. Monday, Sept. 3, 2007 in her daughter, Regina's home after a lengthy illness with cancer. She was born Nov. 20, 1930 in West Lebanon, the daughter of Orville Simpson and Mary A. (Salts) Townsend. She was raised by her grandparents, Guy and Bertha Salts. She married Lonnie A. McDonald Feb. 10, 1954 in Mellott. He preceded in death June 12, 2002. She was a lifelong resident of Warren County and had attended West Lebanon High School. She also attended Tibbins Business College and Huffers Beauty School. She was a caregiver for several local residents. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and having garage sales. She also enjoyed cooking and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: two daughters, Regina Austin and Rhonda (Tom) Eller, both of Williamsport; two brothers, Richard (Denise) Townsend and Robert Townsend, both of Danville, Ill.; five sisters, Peggy Hancock and Sandy (Jerry) Longhorn, both of Westville, Ill., Lois (Paul) Boswell, Tilton, Ill., Janice (Lavon) Stahl and Alys French, both of Veedersburg; three grandchildren, Robert R. Kenny Jr., Middletown, Ryan Johnson, Williamsport, and Laura R. Austin, Phoenix, Ariz.; a step grandson, Josiah (Jenni) Eller, Lafayette; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea A. Kenny and Kyle Robert Kenny, both of Middletown; a step great-grandson, Lex Eller, Lafayette; an uncle, Bill Salts, West Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her step father, Robert Townsend; grandparents; four sisters, Roberta Powell, Bertha Cadman, Patty Lape, and Jackie Clawson; four brothers, Fred Townsend, Bill Townsend, Jerry Townsend, and Jimmy Townsend; and an uncle, Fred Salts. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Grover Williams officiating. Burial will be in West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Serenity Hospice, 103 S. Grant Ave., Fowler, Ind. 47944. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); September 5, 2007, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

LINTON, Ind. - Thomas McGauhy, contractor for the new Linton opera house, is dead here. He came from Edwardsport, The body will be shipped to Daviess county Tuesday for burial.
Terre Haute Morning Star, Vigo County, Indiana; Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1906, pg. 5
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mary L. McGill, 85, who formerly resided at 117 S. 13th Street, died early Sunday morning at Miami Springs, Florida. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church here and St. Mary's Guild. Survivors include two sisters, Monica Troxel, Miami Springs, and Rosella Lysinger, Richmond; nieces and nephews. Short services for Miss McGill will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Riggle-Waltermann Chapel followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in Springlawn Cemetery at New Paris, Ohio. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at Riggle-Waltermann Chapel.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

BOY DIES OF INJURIES RECEIVED WHILE DYING [sic]
Muncie, Ind., July 29 - Harold Miller, 15, who suffered an injury to his spine Sunday when he dove and struck his head on the bottom of the swimming pool at Pendleton, died late Tuesday in a local hospital.
Bluffton Evening News, Wells County, Indiana; July 29, 1925
Contributed by Karin King

WINCHESTER - Robert L. Mosier, 80, died Sunday at the Randolph Nursing Home where he resided. He was a veteran of World War I and a past commander of the American Legion. He had served as attaché to the Chilean Embassy. He also was local director for the Works Project Administration, a salesman for Peoples Investment Guarantee Co. and a tax investigator for the state of Indiana. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Robert Mosier Jr., Sebring, Fla.; a daughter, Marilyn Conrad, New York City, N.Y.; five grandchildren. Services for Mr. Mosier will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Walker funeral home in Winchester. Burial will be in Buena Vista cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

STILLBORN CHILD
A premature child was born to Joe and Levina Schwartz Neuenschwander north of town on Friday evening. The misfortune said to have resulted from several days earlier. Services were held Saturday afternoon and burial was made in the Wa??h cemetery on the Peter L. Schwartz farm southeast of town.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Monday, July 16, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

W. F. NEWBOLT DEAD. Prominent Farmer Near Denver Passes to Reward.
Wilson Franklin Newbolt, age 69, prominent farmer living near Denver, died suddenly last Friday morning between 4:00 and 6:00 from cerebral hemorrhage. His death was discovered when his wife attempted to arouse him. He was said to have awakened about 4:00, his usual rising time, but did not get up because of the inclement weather. Death occurred sometime between then and 6:00 when Mrs. Newbolt tried to awaken him. He had been in failing health for some time but still was engaged in active farming. Mr. Newbolt was born in Popton, Pennsylvania, where he lived until about 4 years ago when he moved with his family to a farm near Denver. He was a member of the German Reformed Church of Popton. Surviving are the widow, Leah Ola Newbolt and four children, Harry A. Newbolt, of Racine, Wisconsin, Mrs. M. S. Stouse of Waukegan, Illinois, Mrs. Mary M. Elspaugh of Mishawaka, Indiana, and Ruth A. Newbolt, at home. M. A. Newbolt and Mrs. Lecy A. Bobst, both of Popton, Pennsylvania, are brother and sister.
Peru Republican, Miami County, Indiana; Friday, November 9, 1928
Contributed by Lena Harper

NICHOLAS DIES SUDDENLY. Mexico Old Folks Home Resident Passes Away Saturday.
Eli Nicholas, aged 76, resident at the Mexico Old Folks Home, died suddenly there Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from acute dilation of the heart. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Mexico institution. Rev. Frank Fisher officiated and burial was made in Greenlawn cemetery. Mr. Nicholas was born July 2, 1852. He was a resident of the town of Mexico for a number of years, but had been living at the Old Folks home for a year. His wife, Elizabeth Martin Nicholas, is deceased. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ora Miller, of Anderson, Ind., and Mrs . Eva Cranbeck, of Moline, Mo., and one son, Charles Nicholas, Wabash, Ind.
Peru Republican, Miami County, Indiana; Friday, November 9, 1928
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Nicholas, wife of Eli Nicholas, a retired Jefferson township farmer, died at the family home in Mexico at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday March 30, after an illness of only a few days. The funeral was held from the church of the Brethren in Mexico of which the deceased was a member at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. Frank Fisher officiating. Interment was made in Greenlawn cemetery. Mrs. Nicholas was one among the best known and most highly respected ladies of Jefferson township where she had spent the most of her life and where she was united in marriage with the husband who survives, February 2, 1877. The following children survive: C. E. Nicholas of Dowagiac, Mich.; Charles Nicholas and Mrs. Ora Miller of Wabash and Mrs. Eva Krambeak of Moline, Ill. Surviving also are the following brothers and sister: Willis Martin of Lake Odessa, Mich.; Samuel and Frank Martin of Lafayette and Mrs. Mary Hicks of North Manchester. Mrs. Nicholas was born September 17, 1860 and her age was 60 years, 6 months and 13 days.
Peru Republican, Miami County, Indiana; Friday, April 8, 1921, page 9
Contributed by Lena Harper

Alma Northcutt, 80, died 2:17 p.m. Monday at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. Arrangements are pending at Barnes-Spangler Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences can be sent to barnes-spanglerfh@cebridge.net.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; March 4, 2008, pg 2A
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Robert Ogden, 65, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday Aug. 13, 2003, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Glen E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road.
Shelbyville News, Shelby County, Indiana; Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

WINCHESTER - Bessie Owens, 85, died Sunday at Chateau Nursing Home, Muncie. She was the widow of Charley Owens and formerly resided on R. R. 1. Born near Berea, Kentucky, she lived there until 1945 when she and her husband moved to Randolph County. She was a member of the Main Street Christian Church here. Survivors include four daughters, Pearl Mang and Edith Rose, Hammond, Liddy Segal, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rilda Brutchen, Winchester; three sons, Paris and Johnny Owens, both of Winchester, Charles Owens Jr., Lexington, Kentucky; four sisters Bertha Wren, Lancaster, Kentucky, Mrs. Dill Lambert, Mrs. Ben Blair, Mrs. Reese Parsons, all of Berea; a brother, Ernest Kirby, Berea; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Owens will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Meeks mortuary, Muncie, with the Rev. Van Mattox officiating. Burial will be in Elm Ridge Mausoleum there. Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. today and prior to the services Tuesday at the mortuary.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

CONNERSVILLE- Funeral services have been announced by the family for Norma Jean Powell, 51, 2804 Western avenue, who died Saturday afternoon at Reid Memorial Hospital at Richmond. She is survived by two sons, Larry E. Peterson of Milton and Bobby Powell, at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Fish of Connersville; two sisters, Rosella Simpson, R. R. 4, Connersville, and Helen Davis R. R. 2, Montpelier, and two grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Powell will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Brown-Urban Funeral Home with the Rev. John Stewart, assisted by Rev, William Waugh, officiating. Burial will be in Dale cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

AGED LADY DIES FROM EXPOSURE - Miss Rebecca Pratt, aged 78, is Second Ripley County Victim of Cold
Miss Rebecca Pratt, age 78, died of exposure at her home northeast of Prattsburgh about 10:00 Saturday morning. Mr. Combs and son, neighbors, found her very ill about 8:00 Saturday morning. They immediately summoned a physician and relatives, who hurried to her bedside. She died shortly after the arrival of the physician and her nephew, John Pratt of Versailles. Mr. Combs and son had spent some time with Miss Pratt Thursday evening when they returned a saw which they had used that day to cut wood on the Pratt farm. Miss Pratt seemed to be all right at that time. When the Combs' returned about 8:00 Saturday morning to borrow the saw they received no answer to their knock. They forced the door open and found Miss Pratt in a most critical condition. She was still conscious but most too weak to converse with them. She grew weaker rapidly but was conscious up to almost the time of her death. Miss Pratt died in the home in which she was born. The old homestead is said to have been a government grant to her parents, the late Ebenezer and Maria Pratt. She had lived alone since the death of her bachelor brother Albert, several years ago. Her relatives had urged her to make her home with them, but she insisted on living alone in the old home. She was highly respected and loved by all who knew her. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Pratt of Osgood, eight nephews and four nieces. The body was brought to the Smith funeral home at Versailles where it remained until Monday when funeral services were held at the Prattsburgh schoolhouse. Rev. J. R. Quick, pastor of the Osgood Baptist Church conducted the services. Burial was in the Prattsburgh cemetery by the side of her loved ones. Miss Pratt is the second person in Ripley County to die of exposure during the long period of Sub-Zero weather which has held this part of the United States in its icy grip for weeks.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Thursday, March 1, 1926, page one
Contributed by Lena Harper

Battle Ground - Elizabeth J. "Betty" Stackhouse Prough, 85, of 121 Main St., died at 4:59 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2003, in Home Hospital, where she had been a patient one day. She was born May 29, 1917, in Battle Ground, where she was a lifelong resident and 1935 Battle Ground High School graduate. She earned and associate degree in business from Lafayette Business College in 1936. She married Stacy O. Prough on Oct. 8, 1945, in Battle Ground. He died March 14, 1991. Mrs. Prough was a secretary for Purdue University for six years, then at Alcoa for six years. She was a cook at Battle Ground School for 13 years before retiring. She was a member of Battle Ground United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and was a financial secretary. She was a den mother for Boy Scouts of America and a troop leader for the Brownies. She was a member of the former Order of the Eastern Star at Battle Ground (now Dayton Eastern Star 233). She enjoyed watching Purdue University men's basketball. Surviving are a son, James Prough II (wife: Laura) of Lafayette; a daughter, Jane Duval (husband: Dave) of Springfield, Va.; and a sister, Martha Lehman (husband: Wilbur) of Battle Ground. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. today, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Brookston. Services there 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Lark Carlson Brown officiating. Interment Battle Ground Cemetery. Four grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren , 4 step-grandchildren and 2 stepgreat-grandchildren survive. Preceded in death by a sister, Margaret. Memorials to the Battle Ground United Methodist Church.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

George Prough, aged 84, died at 11:20 last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Wikel, near Zanesville, after an illness due to the infirmities of age, according to word received here by the daughter, Mrs. Nettie Howell, 1714 West Main street. Mr. Prough was born in Hocking county, O., but came to Allen county when a boy. Surviving are one son, William; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Woods, of Yoder; Mrs. Wikel, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Howell, of this city; two brothers, Joseph, of Bethel, and Daniel, of Uniondale; and a sister, Hanna Jane Elick, of Millersburg.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 17, 1929, pg. 20
Contributed by Lena Harper

Services for Nathaniel M. Prough, 93, formerly of 3012 Lower Huntington Road will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. He died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in Irene Bryon Hospital. Mr. Prough, a native of Wells County who lived in Allen County 40 years, retired from the old Fort Wayne Paper Box Printing Co. Surviving are four sons, Grayston of Richmond, Rodney, Fort Wayne, and Donald and Harold, both of Hamilton; and three daughters, Mrs. Eber Chilcote, Mrs. James Hathaway, and Mrs. Ralph Freimuth, all of Fort Wayne. Calling will be after 7 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, December 21, 1973, pg. 2C
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Treva M. Prough, 63, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at her residence, 3123 Holton Avenue, following an extended illness from arterio sclerosis. Mrs. Prough was born in Pleasant township, but lived in Fort Wayne 18 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving include her husband, Nathaniel; four sons, Harold, Fort Wayne; Rodney, Waynedale; Donald, Hamilton Lake; and Grayston, Richmond; three daughters, Mrs. Eber Chilicote of Waynedale, Mrs. Ralph Freimuth, R. R. 1, New Haven, and Mrs. James Hathaway, Fremont; two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Toot, Warren, O., and Mrs. M. O. Pangborn, Marion, O., two brothers, Ira Wickliffe, Fort Wayne, and D. B. Wickliffe, Ossian, and 14 grandchildren. The body was taken to the Getz & Cahill Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Monday, Jan. 5, 1948, pg. 2
Contributed by Lena Harper

Maurice Rayl, 19, died at the home of his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Ivan O. Rayl, 810 North Morrison Street, at 1:00 Saturday morning, of pulmonary tuberculosis. He was a senior in high school and on the basketball and track teams at the time he was taken ill 2 years ago. Surviving with the parents are two sisters, Mrs. Eileen Barnett of 1703 North Cortland avenue and Viola Jane, at home, and the grandfather, John White, also of the city. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at Zion Tabernacle, of which he was a member, with the Rev. Ervin Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the home after 11:00 Sunday morning.
Kokomo Tribune, Howard County, Indiana; Saturday, February 26, 1944, page 9
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Jared J. Reed Dies This Morning - Heart Attack Fatal To Former Resident
Mrs. Jared J. Reed, 61, native of Adams county and a resident of Decatur until about two years ago, died suddenly at 2:30 o'clock this morning at her home, 115 West Butler street, in Fort Wayne. Death was attributed to a heart attack and was unexpected, as he had been in fairly good health. Mrs. Reed was born in Union township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wertzberger and was a lifelong resident of the county until moving to Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church in this city. Her husband formerly operated the Reed Elevator in Decatur. Surviving in addition to the husband are two sons, Ralph Reed of Decatur and Richard, with the army, now stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison; two daughters, Mrs. Bernard Schlink, with her husband, a soldier in North Carolina, and Agnes Reed, at home; one brother, Barney Wertzberger of this city, one sister, Mrs. Gertie Kintz of Fort Wayne, and three grandsons. Three children are deceased. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home in Fort Wayne and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic church, with burial in the Catholic cemetery at Fort Wayne. The body will be removed from the Mungovan & Sons funeral home to the residence Sunday afternoon.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Saturday, July 28, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

WEST LEBANON - Lula M. (Taylor) Roderick, 97, a longtime resident of rural West Lebanon, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 in Country Care Nursing Center, Williamsport. She had been a resident there for the past 10 years. She was born Sept. 30, 1902 in Marshall, ill., the daughter of William Henry and Clara E. Pine Taylor. She married Albert Roderick in 1921 in Williamsport. He was a farmer and preceded in death in 1990. She had been a resident of Warren County all her life and in the West Lebanon community since 1924. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church. Survivors include: a brother, Henry Taylor, West Lebanon, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fisher Funeral Home, West Lebanon, with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 2, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

John J. Rohloff, 86, 2432 Bispham Road, Sarasota, Florida, died Saturday. Born in White Haven, Pennsylvania, he had lived in Richmond for many years before moving to Florida in 1965. A former mechanical engineer for General Electric, he later owned and operated the Rohloff Electric Company at 43 North 8th Street, later moving the business to 525 Main Street here. While in Richmond, he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the Richmond Noon Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Sarasota. He was a veteran of World War I and a graduate of Purdue University. He was a 50-year member of the Tyrian Masonic Lodge No. 612 in Wilmerding Pennsylvania. His wife Thelma, died in 1975. (He was also preceded in death by one son, John J. Rohloff, Jr.) Survivors include two half sisters, Mae Thomas of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and Bertha Linnell of White Haven, Pennsylvania; two nieces. Masonic funeral services for Mr. Rohloff will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Doan and Mills Funeral Home by the Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 196. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call 1 hour before the services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

KENMORE, Wash. - Atee (Atilano) S. Salvo, M.D., 89, Kenmore, Wash., formerly of Williamsport, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006 in Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, Wash. He was born Oct. 5, 1916 in Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines, the son of Catalino and Visitacion (Sevilla) Salvo. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Gloria (Fuentes) Salvo. He graduated from the University of the Philippines Medical School. He practiced medicine in the Philippines and in Indiana until he was 81 years old. He served in the Philippine army as a physician and captain, and fought in the war with the Americans during World War II. He practiced general and family medicine, surgery and obstetrics in the Philippines; and anesthesiology when he moved to the U. S. in 1968. In Williamsport, he established a private practice with focus on family medicine. He was the anesthesiologist at Williamsport Community Hospital and also St. Elizabeth's Hospital from 1970 to 1997. He also served as Healthcare Director at Warren-Fountain Department of Health in Indiana subsequent to his retirement and relocation to Washington State. His passion was playing tennis and chess with his five sons. He loved to play the piano every morning before his hospital rounds and then again in the late afternoon. His grandkids say they learned many 'oldies but goodies' songs from their grandfather whom they fondly called "Lolo Daddy" (lolo is grandpa in Tagalog). He played by ear, a skill he passed on to his sons while they were very young. He was a doting father, grandfather, and a loving and devoted husband. Even after 60 years of marriage, one would still see Atilano holding hands with Gloria. Although his mobility, engagement and activities had been declining in recent years, he was his usual self - still smiled, sang, and talked about his lifetime with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who came to visit him. Survivors, besides the wife, include: five sons, Jesus "Jesty" (Suzanne) Salvo, Ramon (Emmie) Salvo, Jerry (Agnes) Salvo, Nolan Salvo, and Alvin Salvo; 10 grandchildren, Sarah Moran, Allan, Samadhi Summers, Sadira Ebert, Stella, James, Eliza, Rachel, Christina and Joseph; two great-grandchildren, Cassie Moran and Isiah Strachan; and a brother, Eluderio. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bency (Dr. Ben) Raymundo, a former Attica resident. Funeral mass was at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Brendan Roman Catholic Parish. Burial was in Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, Wash. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Atee S. Salvo, M.D. to St. Brendan Roman Catholic Parish, 10051 NE 195th St., Bothell, Wash. 98011-2931.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); May 24, 2006, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Mrs. Alice J. Schrader, 93, of 3411 Whitcomb, died at noon Friday in Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was retired from Singer Manufacturing, where she worked for 31 years. She was born January 4, 1890 in St. Joseph County and lived here her lifetime. On Oct. 1, 1971, in South Bend, as Alice Martin, she married Ernest Schrader, who survives. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Evelyn Grose of South Bend and Mrs. Donnabelle Hunsberger of Mishawaka; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Brown of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Mrs. Maude Kline of Mishawaka; and a brother, John Hammond of South Bend. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Guisinger Colonial Chapel, Rev. Quinton Everest, formerly with the Gospel Center, will officiate. Also officiating will be Larry baker of the First Brethren Church of South Bend. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery of Mishawaka. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. She was a member of the Gospel Center for 28 years and the First Brethren Church since 1971. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Brethren Church Building Fund.
[buried Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana]
South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana; Saturday, May 28, 1983
Contributed by Karin King

EDUCATOR DIES - DR. J. R. SCHULTZ DIES OF STROKE - Local Quartet to Sing at Rites of Prominent Educator Sunday
Funeral services for Dr. J. Raymond Schultz, 54, noted lecturer, professor and minister, who died suddenly of heart disease at his home near North Manchester at 1 a.m. Thursday, will be conducted at the First Church of the Brethren at that city, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Dr. Charles F. Yoder, South Bend, officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn cemetery. A men's quartet from Berne, composed of C.T. Habegger, Carl E. Luginbill, Arley Habegger and Emerson Neuenschwander will sing at the services. Dr. Schultz, who originated from the Swiss ancestry at Pandora, Ohio, was well known here and had lectured in Berne on a number of occasions. On these occasions he never failed to engage in a Swiss chat with his friends here. Dr. Schultz, who had delivered 12,000 public lectures and 1,000 commencement addresses, made two speeches in Fort Wayne Wednesday for the Seventh War Loan campaign and preached at the First Brethren church, where he had been pastor 25 years, at night. He complained of feeling ill but told members of his family a night's rest would be all that was necessary and refused medical aid. In addition to his pastorate, Dr. Schultz had been head of the Social Science Department at Manchester College for 22 years, retiring in 1941 as active head of the department but remaining as a lecturer. He also was president of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana from 1937-1944 and had been chairman of the board of directors since that time. In 1930 he became president of the Indiana Council of Religious Education for eight years. he once was known as "the busiest man in Indiana." Dr. Schultz was born in Pandora, O., August 3, 1890, the son of Albert and Sarah Schultz. He was educated there and at Otterbein College and took graduate work at many schools in the United States, England and Switzerland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Selena Schultz; four son, J. Raymond, Jr., and Donald Wayne, North Manchester, Richard, in the Army in Europe, and Harold, with the Marines in the South Pacific; one daughter, Charlotte, at home; four brothers, Walter Sierra Leone, West Africa and Edward, John and Albert, Pandora; one sister, Mary Elizabeth, Pandora, and two grandchildren.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Friday, March 30, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Shannon, 2213 Dwenger avenue, died at 3:30 o'clock this morning, of exhaustion. Surviving are the parents; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Hite, of Pierceton, and Mrs. Minnie Shannon, of this city. Private services will be held at Schone Sons' parlors at 2 o'clock Friday. Burial in Prairie Grove cemetery.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, Jan. 17, 1929, pg. 20
Contributed by Lena Harper

SIMONS, Ethel M. (Stephenson), 85, of West Lebanon, Ind. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. EST today at Grady Funeral Home in West Lebanon; Services: at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5 at the West Lebanon Christian Church.
WEST LEBANON, Ind. - Ethel M. (Stephenson) Simons, 85, of West Lebanon, passed away at 5 a.m. CST Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Danville, Ill. Ethel was born in Rossville, Ill., on Jan. 19, 1923. She was the daughter of Wally and Bessie (Conner) Stephenson. Ethel was a 1941 graduate of Rossville High School. She was a resident of Attica and West Lebanon for many years. She married Lewis G. Simons on Nov. 3, 1941, in Union, Mo. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1992. Ethel worked as an inspector for Radio Materials Co. in Attica for 34 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church. Ethel enjoyed quilting and sports, especially the Fighting Illini and Chicago Cubs. Later in life, she enjoyed fishing with her husband in Minnesota. Surviving are one son, Lewis A. Simons (wife: Kitty) of Waynetown; three daughters, Sharon Craft (husband: Lawrence) of Tilton, Ill., Judy McDaniel (husband: Gary) of Advance, Ind., and Carolyn Cox (husband: Tom) of Nashville, Tenn.; three sisters, Viola Gocking of Rossville, Ill., June Holmes (husband: Bill) of Pensacola, Fla., and Francis Dravenstradt of Michigan; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, twin sons, Larry and Jerry Simons; and a brother, Wally Stephenson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Grady Funeral Home in West Lebanon. Services will be at 11 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5 at the West Lebanon Christian Church with Minister Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Attica, Ind. Online condolences may be made at www.gradyfuneralhome.com.
Vermilion County Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; March 4, 2008, pg 3B
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Dr. L. E. Somers, 56, 2702 Fairfield Ave., well-known physician and surgeon here, died Sunday at 7:45 p.m. at the Lutheran Hospital following a heart attack at 6 p.m. Death came unexpectedly. Dr. Somers was born in Wells County and graduated from Ossian High School. He practiced in Decatur form 1921 to 1932, coming to Waynedale about 10 years ago, when he opened his present office. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Somers was a member of the Home Lodge, F. & A.M. , and Scottish Rite here and the Lions' Club, Waynedale. He was also a member of the American Legion. Dr. Somers was a staff member of the Lutheran and the Methodist hospitals. Survivors include his widow, Augusta; his father, Henry W., near Kingsland; a son, Capt. Gerald H., with the U.S. Army in Germany; a brother, Russell, near Kingsland; a sister, Mrs. Delva Stalter, Fort Wayne, and three grandchildren. The body will be removed from the Elzey & Sons Funeral Home, Ossian, to the residence Thursday where friends may call Tuesday evening. [buried Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Monday, January 2, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Rensselaer - Mrs. Mary Sommers, 81, of 500 Oak St., died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in Jasper County Hospital. She had been in failing health eight years. Mrs. Sommers was born and educated at Lafayette. She had resided here since her marriage in 1910 to Charles C. Sommers. He died in 1963. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and St. Monica Study Club. Surviving are seven sons, John of Gary, Robert of Monticello, Russell of Grand Prairie, Tex., and Harold, Richard, Raymond and Carl, all of Monroe, Mich.; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Barton of Monticello, Mrs. Wayne (Sophie) Tilton and Mrs. Owen (Louise) Williams, both of Rensselaer, and Miss Ruth Sommers at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruppert E. (Nellie) Tracy of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Raymond (Elizabeth) Miller and Mrs. Martha Halsema, both of Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 11, 1972
Mrs. Sommers Dies Tuesday
Mary Martha Sommers, 81, of 500 Oak Street, who had been in failing health for 8 years, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Jasper County Hospital. The daughter of Lambert and Elizabeth (Reuzenaar) Halsema, she was born December 20, 1890 at Lafayette and attended public schools there. She had resided in Rensselaer since her marriage on April 26, 1910, to Charles C. Sommers. He passed away June 5, 1963. A member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Lafayette, she was also affiliated with St. Monica Study Club here. Sons and daughters who survive are: Mrs. Martha Barton, Monticello; Mrs. Wayne (Sophie) Tilton; Mrs. Owen (Louise) Williams; Miss Ruth Sommers, all of Rensselaer; John, of Gary; Robert, of Monticello; Carl; Raymond; Harold; and Richard, all of Monroe, Michigan and Russell, of Grand Prairie, Texas, and the following sisters: Mrs. Rupert E. (Nellie) Tracy, St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Raymond (Elizabeth) Miller and Mrs. Martha Halsema, both of Lafayette. One daughter and three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jackson Funeral Chapel after 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held from St. Augustine Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Richard Riedel officiating. Rosary services will be held at the Chapel at 8:00 p.m. Thursday.
Rensselaer Republican, Jasper County, Indiana; Wednesday, January 12, 1972, page 8

Contributed by Lena Harper

MOTHER OF MRS. ROBT. LIECHTY DIES - MRS. ADELLA SPRUNGER, 74, DIES IN WAYNE CO. OHIO; FUNERAL FRIDAY P.M.
Mrs. Adella Sprunger, 74,of Kidron, Ohio, mother of Mrs. Robert U. Liechty of this place passed away Tuesday afternoon, according to a message received by the daughter late yesterday. Mrs. Sprunger was the widow of Dr. Christian R. Sprunger, who passed away 23 years ago. The death of Mrs. Sprunger was caused by cancer, following an illness that extended over a period of ten years. She passed away at the home of a son, Roy V. Sprunger near Apple Creek, Ohio. The deceased was a life-long resident of Ohio, but was known here among quite a number of relatives here. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Lehman, deceased. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Robert U. Liechty of this place; Harvey R. Sprunger of Kidron; Clyde of Canton, Ohio; Silas C., prominent auctioneer of Kidron; William R. and Roy V. of Apple Creek; Mrs. Bruce Weaver of Orrville, O.; Mrs. Ross Wyre of Philadelphia, Pa. and Earl M. serving in the army and stationed at Chicago. The deceased was a member of the Sonnenberg Mennonite church. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Liechty of this place, because of her health and because of difficult traveling conditions, is not planning to attend.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum 1945a Scrapbook; Handwritten-Wednesday, January 24, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

WILLIAMSPORT - Betty Lou (Brown) Straub VanLaere, 80, a resident of Carbondale, Warren County, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 at her residence. She had been in failing health for the past two years. She was born April 17, 1919 in Danville, Ill., the daughter of William and Inez Mae Cadle Brown. She first married George J. Straub, Oct. 12, 1935 in Danville, Ill. He was a meatpacker who preceded in death in 1989. On Aug. 29, 1991 she married Henry J. VanLaere in Rockville. He was a farmer who preceded in death in 1992. She was a homemaker. Survivors include: two sons, William F. Straub, Plainfield and Gregory K. Straub, Terre Haute; a daughter, Judith (Thomas) Kocica, Cincinnati, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Goerge Jr. and a daughter, Sally. A committal services was at 6 p.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev. Charles L. Kline officiating. The body was cremated and will be interred at a later date.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 9, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Word has been received here of the death of Russell V. Strickler, 80, 1629 Willowmont avenue, San Jose, California. A former Richmond resident, he was associated with the Miller - Kemper Lumber Company before moving to Loogootee in 1926. He worked as an estimator for Carnahan Manufacturing Company for 38 years before retiring and moving to California. His wife, the former Ruth Wickemeyer, survives. Services and burial for Mr. Strickler were held July 12th in San Jose.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

David L. Sutton, 37, of 1741 Berwick Lane, New Haven, died at 11:25 a.m. yesterday at his home. He had been ill one year. He was a native of Fort Wayne and was employed 11 years at International Harvester Co. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; a son, Mark, and a daughter, Sara, both at home; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Sutton, Fort Wayne; his mother, Alfreda Etchason, Norwalk, Calif.; a brother, Steven, Norwalk; and three sisters, Mrs. Dean Slagle, Ligonier, Mrs. Ronald Armstrong, Auburn, and Mrs. Ralston Craig, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, with burial in Concordia Gardens. Calling will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, December 21, 1973, pg. 2C
Contributed by Lena Harper

JUDGE THOMPSON CALLED BY DEATH - Had Been Ill at His Home in Versailles Since Last August
Judge Francis Marion Thompson who has been ill at his home in Versailles since last August passed away at two o'clock a.m., Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at Versailles Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. J. Elvan Hughes officiating and the Masonic order in charge. The remains were placed in the White Mausoleum in Cliff Hill cemetery with funeral directors Bovards in charge. Interment will be made later in Cliff Hill. Mr. Thompson was born in Shelby township on what is now part of the Ripley County infirmary on July 12, 1857. He was united in marriage to Miss Linda M. Harper March 27, 1883. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Robert S. of Winamac, Frank M. and Curtis of Versailles; two daughters, Mrs. J. F. Meissner of Chicago and Mrs. Fred W. Cady of Indianapolis, and one sister, Mrs. Harley Crum of this county. The Thompson home on Tyson street was the scene of a very happy Golden Wedding celebrated in March 1933. Mr. Thompson early settled upon the law as a career. During the winter months and at such other times as he could be spared from work in the fields, he attended the rural schools and studied independently in order to prepare to enter Moores Hill College then in our adjoining county. Later he attended Indiana university. While preparing for his life work he taught four terms in the schools of Shelby township and one term at Versailles and completed a term of school at the Wilson school in Johnson township. He studied law in the offices of the late W. D. and C. H. Wilson. He was admitted to the bar in Ripley county and began practice in Versailles. Later he was seized with a desire to go West and was successful in practice in Kansas and Colorado. Climatic conditions however proved unsuited to his health and he returned to Versailles where he reopened his original practice. For a time he was a partner with the late J. B. Rebuck and later was associated with the late Nicholas Cornet and still later with the late Frank S. Jones in a law partnership. In 1894 he was elected prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial circuit, then composed of Ripley, Jennings and Scott counties. In 1906 he was elected judge of the Sixth Judicial circuit, then composed of Ripley and Jennings counties. In 1924 he was elected Judge of the Indiana State Appellate court. His opponent was the father of Governor Paul V. McNutt, present chief executive of our state. His six years on the local bench and four years on the state bench established for him a reputation for fairness, justice and firmness that won for him the respect and confidence of attorneys and citizens generally. During his active years probably no lawyer in this part of Indiana was called on more frequently to serve as special judge, and it was a frequent occurrence for him to be called out of his circuit to act in that capacity. His was somewhat a unique distinction that no indictment that he wrote as prosecutor was ever quashed and no opinion that he wrote as a member of the Appellate Court of Indiana was ever reversed by the Supreme Court. He was a member of the American, Indiana and Ripley County Bar Associations and of the Columbia club of Indianapolis, a trustee of the Tyson Fund, a director of the Bank of Versailles, also a member of the Versailles lodge Knights of Pythias, the Versailles Masonic lodge and the Versailles Methodist Episcopal church of which he served as trustee for many years. He was the son of a Civil war veteran and father of a World War veteran, and in the many patriotic endeavors which every community was called on to perform during the last war, he was one of the leaders in this county. He has been prominently associated with the affairs of his home county for more than half a century, both as a public official and private citizen and has earned and won general respect and esteem by his willingness to contribute his best efforts to every cause for the improvement and advancement of his home community and his state and country.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Thursday, March 1, 1936, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

LOCAL WOMAN DIES IN INDIANAPOLIS - Mrs. Linda Thompson Succumbs at Methodist Hospital After Brief Illness
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Tyson Temple Methodist Church for Mrs. Linda Thompson, who died at 10:35 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, after a brief illness. Mrs. Thompson, aged 74, died of strepococcic viridansbronchopneumonia, which she developed after leaving the hospital on Friday. For a couple of days before going to the hospital, Mrs. Thompson was ill with the influenza and bronchitis. Her illness began with a chronic cold. She was taken to Indianapolis in Bovards ambulance.The daughter of Samuel and Sarah Robinson Harper, Mrs. Thompson was born Feb. 17, 1863, south of Versailles. Most of her life was spent in this vicinity, with the exception of three years, 1888-1891 during the early years of her marriage to the late Judge Francis Marion Thompson, which occurred on March 27, 1883. These four years were spent in Kansas and Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson also resided in Indianapolis for four years, 1924-1928, when Mr. Thompson served as Judge of the Indiana State Appellate Court. However, during this period they maintained their home in Versailles and returned here for weekends and holidays.
Celebrate Golden Wedding - The Thompsons celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in March 1933. This day was celebrated with a large family dinner at the Hotel Purdum, and at this time the family circle had not been broken. Judge Thompson preceded his wife in death two years ago, having died on Feb. 18, 1936. Survivors are three sons, Frank M. Thompson, bond salesman, and Curtis Thompson, attorney, of Versailles and Robert E. Thompson, attorney of Winamac; two daughters, Mrs. John F. Meissner of LaGrange, Ill., and Mrs. Fred W. Cady of Indianapolis; two sisters, Miss Flora Harper of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Olive Jayne of Indianapolis and several grandchildren. The body was brought to Versailles Wednesday and will be at the Bovard Funeral Home until this afternoon, when it will be taken to the residence. The Rev. J. T. Redmon, pastor of the Tyson Temple, will officiate at the funeral. Burial will be in Cliff Hill Cemetery.
Versailles Republican, Ripley County, Indiana; Thursday, January 6, 1938, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

DONALD W. TRAMMEL, 74, died at 12:11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Grabill, he lived in Fort Wayne most of his life. He was a retired truck driver from Courier Newson and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; three sons, Donald M. Jr. of Mishawaka and Paul R. and Charles N., both of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Diana Haines of Urbana, Ohio, and Kathleen Wiekart of Okanaba, Japan; a brother, Gaylord of Trenton, Ohio; a sister, Fredia McCombs of Morristown; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and at 10 a.m. Tuesday at S. Joseph Catholic Church, 1900 Hale Ave. Calling from 6 to 6:30 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with rosary service at 4 p.m. Monday. Burial in Covington Memorial Park. Memorials to Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, April 12, 1992
Contributed by Karin King

FORT WAYNE - Fumiko Uyeda, 85, Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000 in Woodview Health Services. The Tacoma, Wash. native graduated from Stadium High School and was married May 11, 1941 on Mother's Day to Tsutomu (Stony) Uyeda who was also born in Tacoma, Wash., he survives.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); February 16, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

CAYUGA, Ind. - Karl VanSant, 77, of Cayuga, Ind., passed away at 1:30 a.m. (EST) Sunday (March 31, 2002) at his residence in Cayuga. He was born on January 23, 1925, in Cayuga, the son of the late Pearl and Elva May Allee VanSant. He married May Ann Bennett on May 20, 1950, in Terre Haute, 1nd. She survives. Other survivors include: two daughters, Karla (Robert) Crawford of Cayuga and Jennifer (Paul) Galliuan of Berkeley, Calif.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Perl VanSant and Paul (Wilma) VanSant, both of Cayuga; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Karl formerly worked at the Cayuga Brickyard before retiring as a carpenter. A 1942 graduate of Cayuga High School, he served with the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid brick collector, belonging to the National Brick Collectors Association. He was inducted into the Indiana State Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame in 1978 and later won the World Senior Horseshoe Pitching Championship in 1992. He was a life member of the Cayuga American Legion Rainbow Post #263 and a member of the Carpenters Local #269 in Danville, Illinois. Funeral services: 2 p.m. (EST) Wednesday, April 3, at DeVerter Brothers Funeral Home in Cayuga; Officiating: Rev. Jack Holycross; Burial: Thomas Cemetery in Newport; Visitation: 5-8 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, April 2, at the funeral home; Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Memorial & Tributes Program, Department 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
Danville Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; April 1, 2002
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Virginia M. Jordan Volpi, 62, of 1010 Cumberland Ave., WL, died at 10:20 pm April 11, 2003, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. She had been in failing health since 1993. Born March 5, 1041, in Terre Haute, she moved to Oxford in 1950. She later moved to Chicago and returned to Lafayette in 1978. Mrs. Volpi was a waitress at several area restaurants, retiring in 1993. Surviving are two daughter Angela C. Perkins (husband: Tom) of West Lafayette and Karletta Smith (husband: Dean) of Mountain Home, Ark.; and four sons, Joseph C. Volpi (wife: Cynthia) and David Scott (wife: Terry), both of Lafayette; Anthony F. Volpi of West Lafayette and Dan Scott (wife: Mary Ann) of Oxford.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Contributed by Lena Harper

Death of a small child.
Joseph Jr, the three months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walling, 409 North Oak Street, died Thursday morning at 1:00 with indigestion. The little one had been ill nearly 4 weeks. The parents have been residents of Tipton about 7 months, the father being employed as dye setter at the Oakes Incubator factory. They are the parents of four other small children.
Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton County, Indiana; Thursday, July 31, 1919, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

CONNERSVILLE - Marietta Webster, 56, 754 W. 10th Street. Died Sunday in Deaconess hospital in Cincinnati. A native of Aurora, she had lived in the Connersville area since 1950. Survivors include her husband, Edwin O.; two daughters, Mary Gorham of Connersville and Linda Pitstick of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Martin of Aurora; one brother, Harold Martin of Harrison, Ohio, and one sister, Helen Wessler of Aurora. Funeral services for Mrs. Webster will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Miller funeral home in Connersville with the Rev. Robert Orr officiating. Burial will be in Dale cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana; Monday, July 24, 1978
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMS, Irene, 82, of Cayuga, Ind., died at 9:15 a.m. EDT Friday, May 2, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Cayuga. Services are pending at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga.
Vermilion County Commercial News, Danville, Illinois; May 3, 2008, pg 3B
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WEST LEBANON - Bruce Carl Wilson, 55, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2002 in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He had been in failing health the past four years. He was born June 23, 1946 in Arlington, Middlesex County, Mass., the son of William K. and Sylvia E. LaFountain Wilson. After graduation from Seeger High School in 1964, he moved to Lafayette where he was the manager of Montgomery Ward for 12 years. He was an automotive specialist and established and owned Happy Car in Lafayette. He moved to Orlando, Fla. and worked for Fairway Chrysler for 15 years. He returned to West Lebanon and had resided there since 1999. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Post #259 in Williamsport, Hickman Heights Christian Church and Pine Village F & AM Lodge #315. He enjoyed golfing and was affectionately known as Mr. Donut. Survivors include: a son, Travis (Samantha) Wilson, Rossville; a step daughter, Tina Gebhard, Brookston; three sisters, Gayle West (companion Bud Miller), Veedersburg; JoAnn (Albert) Farrar, West Lebanon and Hope Paula (Kenneth) Watson, Williamsport; a foster brother, A. George Bell, Williamsport; a grandson, T. J. Wilson, Rossville; a granddaughter, Lyssa (Peanut) Wilson, Rossville; five step grandchildren; two uncles; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday in Grady Funeral Home, Williamsport, with the Rev Paul Stamm officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Fountain County Neighbor (IN); March 20, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush