Mrs. Hattie Adams of 712 S. 13 1/2 St. died at 4:10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James; two sons, Allen and Roscoe Guy of Terre Haute; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Nelson of Hazelhurst, Miss; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at the Bell and Bracken Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Herman Allen, 51, of 4125 Charleston was found dead Sunday at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Day and Carter Funeral Home at Bedford. Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home made local arrangements.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Judge James M. Allen of Terre Haute, who has a large circle of friends in this city, died last evening rather suddenly at his home in Terre Haute. The Terre Haute Express gives the following account of his demise: "Mayor James Montesquieu Allen died at 5 o'clock last evening at his residence, 805 South Fifth Street, Judge Mack and Miss Bessie Allen, daughter of the mayor, being present when he died. He was born in Shelby County, Ky., March 3, 1827, and was in his 65th year. He attended the banquet given by the Loyal Legion at Terre Haute on December 17th, 1891, and has not been well since that time, having taken cold. A week ago last Monday he was able to be out of his residence but on the following day was very ill and had continued to grow worse. Yesterday his physicians gave up hope of prolonging his life many hours by stimulating medicines and stated that he could not live until this morning. At a few minutes before 5 o'clock, Messrs. W. C. Durham and Adolph Gagg left the residence to get a neighbor to attend the dying man in his last hours but before they returned-within ten minutes-he had died. The children who do not reside in Terre Haute had been telegraphed that their father was critically ill. The first to arrive was Mrs. Gott, of Crawfordsville, who was notified at the depot that her father had died. Telegrams were then sent announcing the death. The deceased leaves a family of nine children, all of whom are unmarried except Mrs. Gott. James M. Allen Jr., Mack Allen, the youngest, and Misses Henrietta and Belle Allen lived with their father, Randolph and Miss Anna Allen live in Denver, Colo. Miss Elizabeth Allen is in South Carolina. Miss Emily Allen is attending the conservatory of music in Berlin. The time of the funeral has not yet been decided upon.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Jan 1892

PAUL L. ANDERSON - WW II Vet
A graveside service for Paul L. Anderson, 62 of 2863 Village, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Brook Cemetery. Persons may call at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials to the American Cancer Society are requested. Anderson, a retired employee of Vernco Corp, died at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bartholomew County Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct 2, 1919, in Columbus, son of John and Hattie Rose Anderson. He married Margaret L. Moore and she survives. He was a Navy veteran of the second World War. Surviving with the wife are a son, Gary Moore of Roswell, NM; one daughter, Karen Waggoner of Bethany; three sisters, Martha Secik of Nebraska; Hazel Ogden, also of Roswell and Virginia Patterson of Shelbyville and four grandchildren.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edithe L. Andress, 95, of 17008 Franklin, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday at the Columbus Convalescent Center. She was the mother of Max D. Andress with whom she had made her home. Persons may call at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. today. A private funeral service conducted by Rev. Harold E. Armstrong will follow. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lakeview Cemetery at Kendallville. Mrs. Andress was born May 11, 1887, in Kendallville, daughter of David and Emma Hosler. She was married to Ross V. Andress Nov 27, 1906. He died March 7, 1966. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving with the son are five grandchildren, David and Michael Andress of Indianapolis, Thomas Andress Beeville, Texas and Stephen and Nancy Andress, 1708 Franklin and one great grandchildren.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Eliza J. Armstrong, 84 years old, died at 5 o'clock Sunday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Eisman, 1820 North Third Street. Mrs. Armstrong was born in Virginia in 1830 and came to Terre Haute when she was but eight years old. She has lived here since. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A.R DuBois of Vineland, NJ and Mrs. Fannie Compton of Winona, Minn; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Eisman, Mrs. J.R. Barnes and Mrs. Mary Grimm; one son, William; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Eisman at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Frank R. ARNOLD, died Sunday, January 7, 9:30 p.m., age 47 years. Funeral Wednesday January 10 at 2 p.m. at residence 2240 W. Washington st. Burial Crown Hill. Friends invited. Friends may call at residence after 10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Milledge A. Baker died Sunday January 7, 6:30 a.m., age fifty-three years. Funeral from residence, 2062 N. New Jersey st., Thursday, January 9, 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial Crown Hill: private.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Vinnie V. Ballweg, beloved wife of Louis E. Ballweg, died January 6, 1917, 4:15 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, January 9, 10 a.m. at her late residence, 1417 S. Meridian st. Burial at Crown Hill cemetery. Friends invited. Motor service.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Shelburn, Ind. - Services for Mrs. Libbie Banister, 77, formerly of Shelburn, who died Tuesday will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the McHugh Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Scott officiating. Burial will be in Center Ridge Cemetery at Sullivan.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clara Banta, wife of Robert A. Banta, died at their home, 2427 N. Alabama street, Sunday, January 7, at 12:30 a.m. Funeral at residence Tuesday Jan 9, at 2 p.m. Friends invited.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

By Special Correspondent. SULLIVAN, Ind. - June 22, Stewart S. Barnes, 77 years old, a pioneer resident of Sullivan and well known railroad man, died Sunday afternoon, following a long illness caused by stomach trouble. In 1859 he moved to Sullivan from Beaver county, Pa., his native home, and during the civil war served in Company I, Seventeenth regiment, Indiana volunteer infantry. After the war, Mr. Barnes was road master and superintendent of bridges on the old Evansville and Terre Haute railroad, serving under D. J. Mackey. In 1886 he went to California, still following the railroad work. He leaves, besides his widow, two sons, Will R. Barnes, of Terre Haute, an engineer on the C., T. H. & S. E., and Theodore, of Sullivan, and four daughters, Mrs. Charles Hartfelter, of Sullivan Mrs. Maurice Carrol, of Bucyrus, Ohio Mrs. Mary Scott, of California, and Mrs. Kitty Barnes, of Sullivan. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Sullivan lodge Free and Accepted Masons and of the Knights of Pythias.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rev. F.D. Bland, for many years a preacher of prominence in the Baptist Church of Indiana died Saturday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.C. Furguson, 925 North Alabama Street, this city. He was born at Stilesville, Ind in 1823; was ordained a minister at Vevay at the age of 30 and has since occupied pulpits in Madison, Delphi, Peru, Evansville, Camden, LaPorte, Keokuk and Waltham, Mass. In 1884 he came to this city and since then he has been supply pastor at the South Street Baptist Church. Dr. Bland was a persevering worker, and by his industry equipped himself well for the learned profession in which he was engaged. The funeral will be preached at the First Baptist Church by Dr. Jeffery on Tuesday afternoon. His death was due to paralysis with which he was stricken 13 weeks ago.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 19 May 1885, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fontanet, Ind. - Mrs. Maude Ethel Brakensiek, 84, RR 2, Rosedale died Wednesday evening in the Clay County Hospital at Brazil. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Harpold, Genoa, Ill; one son, Charles, Rosedale; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at the Mattox Funeral Home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fred Briedenbach, one of the principal Jewish merchants of Montezuma and well known here, died of the grip this week as did his wife. Three-fourths of the population of that place are down and deaths are numerous.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Jan 1892

Samuel Brown, colored, age 75, residing on the Shelbyville Pike, south of the city was found dead in his bed Saturday. Heart disease.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 8 October 1883, p 3

The wife of John Carlton, bailiff Criminal Court, died today of pneumonia after a short illness and the remains will be taken to Cincinnati on Thursday for interment. It will be 36 years tomorrow since the wedding of this aged couple and their lives were as one. There are no children.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 19 May 1885, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

A memorial service for Jerome M. Carr, Jr., 2424 Lafayette, was conducted Sunday by the Rev. Bert Reed at Reed and Jewell Funeral Home. Carr, 56, died Friday at Bartholomew County Hospital.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Robert Casky, 47, 734 W. 12th St, who died Wednesday in General Hospital will be buried Saturday in New Crown Cemetery following services at 2 p.m. in Jacobs Brothers West Side Chapel. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Irene Casky, Nashville, Tenn; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Trambell and two brothers, William and Charles Casky.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Charles J. Churchward, 83, of 7001 Elzey St. will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals in Waynedale. He died at 6 a.m. yesterday in his home. Mr. Churchward, a native of Cornwall, England, was a blacksmith in Poe and Waynedale for 50 years. He was a past president of Waynedale Lions Club. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Rita Kendrick, Mrs. Edna Pennycoff and Mrs. Susan Vorich, all of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lorraine Hoss, Indianapolis; and five sons, Page, James, Eugene, William and Paul, all of Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 yo 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to Waynedale Lion Club.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; 29 Aug 1975
Contributed by Jim Cox

Edna J. Churchward, 74, of 7001 Elzey St. was dead on arrival at 11:30 a.m. yesterday at Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Allen County. She and her husband, Charles, who survives, recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Other survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Rita Kendrick, Mrs. Edna Pennycoff, and Mrs. Susan Vorich, all of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lorraine Hoss, Indianapolis; five sons, Page, James, Eugene, William and Paul, Fort Wayne; a sister Mrs. Esther Prange, Fort Wayne; 31 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Another son, Wilbur, died several years ago. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Elzey Funeral Home, Waynedale, the Rev. Darrel Taggart officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 Thursday. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Heart Fund.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; 26 Apr 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

Wilbur Charles Churchward, 42, business agent for Local 595 Plasterers and Cement Masons, died unexpectedly at 3:10 p.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Churchward, who lived at 1505 Ventura Lane, was a member of Waynedale IOOF and the Moose Lodge. He is survived by the widow, Mildred; four sons, David, Charles, Michael and Daniel, all at home; two daughters, Susan and Joan at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Churchward, Waynedale; five brothers, Page, Paul and William of Waynedale, and James and Eugene of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. Rita Kendrick and Mrs. Lorraine Travis, Waynedale, Mrs. Susan Vorich, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Edna Pennycoff, Phoenix, Ariz. The body was removed to the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 17, 1957
Contributed by Jim Cox

William W. "Billy Bob" Churchward, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at his home. He retired from P.N. Ruckman after 50 years of employment; was a member of Ironworker Local 147 for over 50 years; and was a member of Waynedale Lions Club serving as a loyal member for many years. Born Sept. 28, 1923, in Poe, he moved to Waynedale in 1934, where he met and married Virginia Akey on June 30, 1945. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Virginia Churchward of Fort Wayne; daughter, Crystal (Churchward) Otis; son, Robert (Estela) Churchward of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Steven (Jennifer) Churchward, Michele (Otis) Maile and Jeremy Otis, all of Fort Wayne, Lindsay Churchward of Indianapolis, Leanne Churchward of Austin, Texas and Ryan Churchward of Brooklyn, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Zachary Maile of Waukesha, Wis., Bree Maile, Steffane Maile, Ashlynn Harpel, Andrew Churchward, William Churchward and Reese Otis, all of Fort Wayne; sisters, Rita Kendrick, Susan (Matthew) Vorick of Fort Wayne, Lorraine Hoss of Indianapolis; brothers Eugene Churchward of New Haven and Paul (Carolynn) Churchward of Churubusco; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; father Charles Churchward; mother, Edna (Herber) Churchward; brothers, Wilbur, Page and James; and sisters, Edna (Churchward) Imel and Ceclia Churchward. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St. Private graveside burial. Preferred memorials to Waynedale Lions Club and Waynedale United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 12, 2006
Contributed by Jim Cox

Miss Lida Cline, a handsome young lady 22 years old from Farland, who has been on an extended visit to friends at Bellefontaine, O, died in a sudden and mysterious manner Friday night from acute peritonitis, it is reported, caused by using instruments to produce premature birth.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 19 May 1885, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

The preliminary hearing of George Morin, John Cook and Mrs. Annie Collins, wife of the deceased, who were arrested on Friday last, charged with the murder of Leander Collins, the colored barber who was shot and killed last Thursday night at Union City was had yesterday and they were released, there not being sufficient evidence against them to hold them for trial.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 19 May 1885, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Newcastle, Ind., Jan 8 - Howard E. Cope, 42, is dead after a week's illness from typhoid pneumonia. The widow and three children: Jessie, Herbert and Lawrence and a sister, Mrs. Harry Garver, survive. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Burial at Southbound.
Muncie Star Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Thursday, 9 Jan 1919, p 8
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary Welch Cooper, mother of Mrs. Sallie Witham and Mrs. Julia Harding at the home of Mrs. Harding, 830 E. North st, January 6. Funeral Tuesday, January 9, 2 p.m. from the home of Mrs. Harding. Burial Crown Hill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edna J. Cosand, beloved wife of Arthur N. Cosand, died at their home, 144 W. Georgia Street, Sunday morning, January 7. Funeral services Tuesday afternoon, 2 o'clock at the West Washington Street Presbyterian Church, corner Miley Ave. and W. Washington st.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Harry G. Cushman, 78, 15 Blakely Ave, who died Tuesday night will be held at the DeBaun Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

JERRY F. DAVIS, RETIRED - FARMER, DIES AT AUBURN - Came to DeKalb County from Ohio Sixty-Five Years Ago.
The death of Jerry F. Davis is a well known retired farmer, who had resided in Auburn for twelve years, occurred Friday night at 9:30 at his home at 510 East Ninth Street in that city as the result of cancer of the nose. His age was eighty-one years, ten months and twenty-two days. Mr. Davis resided in DeKalb county nearly sixty-five years, moving here with his parents when sixteen years of age from Meigs County, O., where he was born. He resided in Jackson Township until his removal to Auburn. He was twice married. His first wife, Sarah Ellen Metcalf, died fifty-two years ago. There were four children by this union. Elmer E. Davis and Sarah Ellen Davis, who are deceased, Mrs. Jennie Wyatt of Jackson Township and John G. Davis of Muskegon, Mich. Mr. Davis was married in 1878 to Charlotte Ophella Culbertson of Concord Township, and to this union were born eight children, three of whom, Mable, Jay and infant daughter, are deceased. The surviving children are Mrs. Maude Love of Waterloo, Mrs. B. Virgil Bailey of Bryan, Ohio, Chester Davis of Waterloo, Mrs. Grover McNabb of Allen County, and Mrs. T.E. George of Auburn. There are twenty-five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service will b conducted at the home Monday morning at 10:30, the Rev. Joseph Fergeson of near Auburn, officiating. Interment will be made in the mausoleum in Woodland Cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; October 25, 1926
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Mrs. Frankie May DeBaun, 54 years old, wife of Adolph E. DeBaun died at 4:30 o'clock Monday morning at her residence, 40 South 15th Street. She leaves besides her husband, one son, Curt of Prairie Creek Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Givier of Cincinnati; three brother and sisters. The funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening and at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning the body will be taken to the Pogue cemetery, two miles south of Middletown.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

The body of Boyco Dema was shipped to Mecca, Ind. Friday morning for burial. Dema died Friday night at 9:30 o'clock at St. Anthony's hospital.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

FATHER OF CLYDE DePEW - OF EAST GARRETT DIES AT, 72
Charles Henry DePew, 72 years of age, a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, died at his home seven and one-half miles southeast of Garrett Sunday afternoon at 1:10 o'clock. Mr. DePew was ill only four days, having suffered a heart attack. Mr. DePew, whose occupation was farming, was born May 8, 1864, in Jackson Township, DeKalb County. He had resided in his present home for the past forty-eight years. He was married on May 22 1890. Surviving are two sons, Isaiah DePew of St. Johns, and Clyde DePew of East Garrett, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. DePew was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Jesse Hoover officiating. Burial will be made in Cedar Chapel Cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; January 30, 1939
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Butler Twp. Man Dies - Of Sudden Heart Attack
A sudden heart attack claimed the life of Clyde Henry DePew, of Butler Township, DeKalb County, at 9:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. DePew, who had not been ill, fell dead from the sudden and unexpected heart seizure while he was helping a cousin, Howard Oberlin of Moore, east of Auburn, put in some tile outside of Mr. Oberlin's home. He had not been feeling ill and had worked all day as usual Friday as a truck driver for the Feighner & Son Trucking Co. of Fort Wayne. Mr. DePew was born Sept. 26, 1911 in Butler Township, the son of the late Charles and Margaret DePew. He resided seven miles Southwest of Auburn on Rt.2, Auburn. On July 1, 1932, he and Paulette Burns were married in Garrett. Surviving in addition to the widow are three sons, Maynard DePew of near Butler, Calvin DePew at home, and Harvey DePew, serving with the U.S. Air Force at Rapid City, N.D.; three daughters, Mrs. Rosella Zeigler of Montpelier, O., and Linda and Lily May DePew at home; 10 grandchildren, and a brother, Ike DePew of Rt. 1, Auburn. Mr. DePew was a member of the Cedar Chapel Methodist Church. The body was removed to the Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn. The body was returned to the home Saturday evening where it will remain until 11a.m. today when it will be taken to the Cedar Chapel Church to lie in state until the hour of funeral services. The services will be held at 1 p.m. today with the Rv. Joseph Ferguson of near Auburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Cedar Chapel Cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; July 27, 1959
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Mrs. Dora DePew Dies - At The Age of 89 Years
Mrs. Dora PePew, 89, a resident of Auburn for 60 years, died at 10:15 p.m. Thursday at her home, 212 South Center Street, Auburn. The body was removed to the Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn and remained there for funeral rites at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Joseph Ferguson of east of Auburn officiated at the services with burial in Roselawn Cemetery near Auburn. Mrs. DePew's death was attributed to complications following an illness extending over the past six years. She had been bedfast since October, 1955. A native of Jackson Township, Mrs. DePew was born June 23, 1866, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bailey. She attended grade school at Leo and the Auburn High School and for several years was a teacher in the Jackson Township schools. On Jan. 12, 1886, in a ceremony performed in Jackson Township, she was married to Porter W. DePew. Mr. DePew died Feb. 9, 1953. The couple operated the grocery on East Ninth Street for many years. Mrs. DePew was one of 14 children. She was the last of her family. Five brothers and eight sisters precede her in death. A son, Walter DePew of Auburn, preceded her in death in 1954. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Lillian Baughman, a grandson and one foster grandson. Mrs. DePew was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; February 20, 1956
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

ELMER A. DEPEW - WAR VETERAN, IS DEAD AT 41 RS. - To Hold Funeral at Methodist Church
The death of Elmer Arty DePew, a World War veteran residing in Garrett on North Randoph Street, took place at the Sacred Heart Hospital Tuesday night at 6:50 o'clock. Mr. DePew had been ailing for a year and his condition became worse a month ago. He submitted to an operation for gall bladder trouble Sept. 7. A Post mortem examination disclosed that he had an enlarged pancreas. Mr. DePew was fort-one years of age having been born Feb 16, 1895, in Butler Township. He and Miss Ella Putt, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Putt of Garrett, were married June 19, 1917. He entered the army Sept.5, 1918, and was assigned to depot brigade No. 1459. He was taken ill with scarlet fever and was a patient in a New York City hospital until he recovered. He returned home in December, 1918. Mr. DePew was employed by the General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne for five years and engaged in the garage business in Auburn for a year. For the last sixteen years he and his family have lived in Garrett. He was employed for a long time by the Baltimore & Ohio and was a patrolman for the company for seven years. Surviving are the widow, two children Lourelei, 18, and Jack, 13, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DePew of Butler Township, and two brothers , Clyde of East Garrett, and Isaia of St. Johns. One sister is dead. Mr. DePew was a member of Garrett Aerie No. 1367, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and was baptized in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Cedar Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Garrett Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. B.H. Franklin officiating and interment will be made in Union Cemetery northwest of Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; September 24, 1936
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

MRS. GLADYS DEPEW - OF AUBURN DIES OF CANCER
Mrs. Gladys DePew, 48, wife of Walter DePew of 212 South Center Street, Auburn, died at 5:18 p.m. Friday at the residence of her father-in-law, Porter DePew, where she and her husband made their home. Her death resulted from cancer following and illness of two and a half years. Mrs. DePew, the former Gladys Bungard, was a native of Hicksville, O. She was born April 2, 1900. Since 1918 she had resided in Auburn. She was married to Mr. DePew Feb.5, 1927 at Paulding, O. The husband survives with a nephew, Harold Bungard of Hicksville, who was reared by the couple, and one brother, Drexel Bungard of Fort Wayne. Her body was removed to the Gering Funeral Home where it will remain for final rites to be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. Joseph Ferguson of east of Auburn will officiate at the services, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; January 17, 1949
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

MRS. MARGARET M. DEPEW - VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA - Rites to be held at Cedar Chapel
Mrs. Margaret May DePew, residing in Butler Township eight miles southeast of Garrett, died at the Sanders Hospital in Auburn Sunday morning at 4:40 o'clock from double pneumonia. Mrs. DePew, who was aged sixty-seven years, eight months and two days, was removed from her home to the home of a son, Clyde, in East Garrett after she became ill and she was a patient in the hospital four days. After being prepared at the Geo. W. Miller Mortuary in Garrett, the body will be taken to the son's home Monday at 4 o'clock. Services will be held at Cedar Chapel Wednesday at 2 o'clock, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. DePew was born in Butler Township Apr. 8, 1872, and she and Mr. DePew were married in 1889. He died last January. Surviving are two sons, Isaiah DePew of Butler Township and Clyde DePew; one brother, Abner Carnahan of three miles south-west of Garrett; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Mrs. DePew was a member of the Interdenominational Macedonia Baptist Church on West King Street in Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; December 11, 1939
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Final Rites Are Held - For Walter DePew, 53
Walter DePew, 53, who resided in Auburn nearly his entire lifetime died in the Robert Long Hospital at Indianapolis Thursday morning at 7 o'clock. Mr. De Pew had been in failing health for several years and was attributed to a complication of diseases. He was born in Auburn on Oct. 15, 1900, son of Mrs. Dora Bailey DePew of 212 Center Street, Auburn, and the late Porter DePew. He attended Auburn High School but was forced to quit because of poor health. The deceased resided in Auburn at 212 Center Street all of his life except for a two-year period when he lived in Arizona. He was a farmer and electrician. On Feb 22, 1927, he and Gladys Bungard were united in marriage at Antwerp, O. Mrs. DePew died Jan. 14, 1949. Surviving besides his mother are a foster son, Harold Bungard of Hicksville, O.; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Baughman of near Auburn and a foster grandson, Keith Bungard of Hicksville. Mr. DePew was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn. The body was returned from Indianapolis to the Gerig Funeral Home until it was removed at noon Sunday to th St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn. Final rites were conducted there at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Allan Hauck officiated with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; August 9, 1954
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Final Rites Today For Porter DePew, 90
Porter DePew, a retired farmer and former Auburn groceryman, died following a lingering illness Monday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ward Baughman of Rt.3, Auburn. He was 90,and one of the oldest residents of the county. Until his health failed more than four years ago, he was active. He resided at 212 South Center Street, Auburn, until four years and three months ago when he became bedfast and was taken to the home of his daughter. He died at 6:40 p.m. Monday of old age and complications. The body was removed to the Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Joseph Ferguson of east of Auburn will officiate at the rites with burial in Roselawn Cemetery near Auburn. A native of Allen Township in Allen County, he was born July 12, 1862, son of Isaac DePew and Louisa Freeman DePew. A short time after his birth, the family moved to Jackson Township in DeKalb County and Mr. Depew resided continuously in the county until his death. He was resident of the Auburn comumnity for 58 years. He retired from farming and the operated a grocery store on East Ninth Street in Auburn for 18 years before he was forced to retire because of poor health. In 1893, he contracted with the city of Auburn to sprinkle the streets until they were paved. The late Rev. Billy Meese of Jackson Township officiated at the ceremony uniting Mr. DePew and Dora Bailey in marriage on Jan. 12, 1886. She survives with the daughter, Mrs. Baughman; a son, Walter DePew of 212 South Center Street, Auburn; two grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. Mr. DePew attended the Methodist Church in Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; February 12, 1953
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Goshen, Ind., July 30 -- Oscar F. Dewey, ex-state representative and a prominent citizen died here at noon Sunday
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 3 Aug 1894, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. FREDERICK DICK
UNION MILLS - Mrs. Frederick (Rosa) Dick, 92, died at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Hilgendorf, RFS 4, LaPorte, after an illness of two months. Born in Berne, Switzerland, Nov.21, 1869, she had resided in LaPorte County for 50 years, coming from Illinois. She was married to Frederick Dick in Roanoke, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1945. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Hilgendorf, Mrs. Emma Smith, Door Village, Ind., and Mrs. Fred Hiigli, Union Mills; three sons, Raymond, Sarasota, Fla., Carl, Rogue River, Ore., and Fred, Miami, Fla.; and 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Besides the husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Losanke Brothers Funeral home in Union Mills with the Rev. Charles Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Union Mills Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kosanke Brothers Funeral Home in Union Mills after 7 p.m. Thursday.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; October 31, 1962
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mike Horn

Lebanon, July 10 - The first case of infantile paralysis this year resulted yesterday evening in the death of George Lowell Dodson, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dodson. The boy had been ill two weeks but paralysis did not develop until Friday the boy's left leg and side being affected. The house was quarantined Saturday. Symptoms of brain trouble developed Sunday morning. The b9ody died within 10 hours. The physicians here have been advised by HA Beck, County Health officer to keep a close watch for the appearance of the disease. No other cases have been reported.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 11 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Ollie C. Doughty, 69, life resident of Boone County will be held here Saturday morning. He was a member of the Elizaville Christian Church and the Red Men's Lodge at Mechanicsburg. Survivors are the widow; two sons, a daughter; five brothers and two sisters.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

By Special Correspondent. BRAZIL, Ind., June 20 - Mrs. Sarah E. Dunstan died very suddenly Saturday night of pneumonia and heart failure at the residence, 316 West Blaine street, at the age of 50 years. The deceased is survived by two sons, F. A. and A. F. Henderson. Services were held at the residence at 5 o'clock last evening and the remains were shipped this morning to Adrian, Mich., for burial.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug 8 - Frederick Eckart, a highly esteemed resident of this city, died suddenly at Mount Clemens, Mich.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 10 Aug 1894, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Catharine M. Jones was born May 3rd, 1824, in York county, Penn. Came with her parents to Delaware County, Ohio when but 12 years of age. Was married to Robert J. Elliott, September 3rd, 1844. Came to Whiteley county, Indiana, the following October and died at her old home May 28th, 1896, at the age of 72 years and 13 days. Living in the same yard over 52 years and united with the Troy Presbyterian Church in 1817 and lived a free and devoted christian ever since. On account of deafness she was deprived of the privilege of attending church for several years, but studied her bible day by day and was ready, and waiting when the Master called her home. She would often say "I can hear when I get to heaven." To them were born six children, two daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of one of the most devoted and loving of mother. Ten grandchildren, also an adopted daughter who will miss a true and loving mother. One son and one daughter have preceded to the eternal rest. Services were conducted by the Rev. G.L. Mattox, of the United Brethren Church an was largely attended by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.
Newspaper clipping found in family history trunk of Maria Josephine Beard Gilbert; Dated 1896
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Miss Mary C. Fagan, 87, formerly of Terre Haute, who died Tuesday will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Callahan Funeral Home, with Requiem Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Sullivan, Ind. - Services for Fred C. Fischer, Sr., 73, formerly of Sullivan who died Sunday, will be at 2 p.m. at the Alexander Funeral Home with Rev. C. A. Walls officiating. Burial will be in Center Ridge Cemetery with American Legion Post 139 conducting graveside rites.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Edna A. Flavins, 2 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Flavins of Taylorville, died Friday night. The funeral will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock Sunday morning with burial in Grand View cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elkhart, Ind., July 30 - Miss Luella Frankfort, aged 22, daughter of David Frankfort, committed suicide in hr room by shooting. It was found that she had draped with crape (sic) a portrait of her which hung on the wall. A quarrel with her lover is supposed to have caused her to take her life.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 3 Aug 1894, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. N. G. Wallace received word Saturday morning of the death in Indianapolis of her aunt, Mrs. Jennie Gordon, wife of A. A. Gordon, formerly a resident of Riley Township, but who has lived in the capital for a number of years and is connected with the stock yards firm of Ray & Greathouse. She had been in ill health for some time, suffering from heart trouble. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Roy Ray and Miss Opal Gordon, both of Indianapolis, in addition to two brothers, George and John Gross, who are in the west. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at Oak Hill cemetery, east of Riley and will be conducted by Rev. Jesse WIlson.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Anderson - Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Ada M. Greer, 64, wife of William H. Greer. Surviving are the husband and a son.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Boswell - William I. Grinestaff, 37, of Hoopeston, Ill, brother of Mrs. Ralph Sullivan, of Boswell died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Danville, of septic poisoning. The other, a brother and five sisters survive.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, 26 June 1937, p 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Verna Hadden, 22 years old, wife of Orzo S. Hadden, died at the residence, 1513 South Twentieth street, at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, burial taking place in Highland Lawn cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clarence J. Hake, 77, Hoagland, died yesterday in Anthony Wayne Living Center. The Allen County native was a retired farmer, and member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, and the Hoagland Area Advancement Association. Surviving are his wife, Elva V. and sisters, Irene Homan of Coldwater, Ohio, and Esther Hake and Gertrude Wyss, both of Fort Wayne. Services are 11:15 a.m. tomorrow in Marquart & Jacobs Funeral Home, Monroeville, and at noon in the church, with burial in the church cemetery. Calling is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home, with recitation of the rosary at 4 p.m. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; 1 Jan 1991
Contributed by Jim Cox

Muncie, Ind., Aug. 8 - John W. Harman, who came to Delaware County from Maryland, a homeless boy 50 years ago, died Tuesday aged 65.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 10 Aug 1894, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Linton, Ind., June 20 - Edna May, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Harris died yesterday. The remains were taken to Petersburg for burial.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 20 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Wabash, Ind., Aug. 8 -- Judson Harvey, aged 17, was instantly killed near Bluffton Tuesday. In attempting to get off a train he fell under the wheels and was cut in two.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 10 Aug 1894, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

English -- Rites for George Hays, 81, farmer, Eckerty, were held today in Bethany Union Christian Church. Following masonic rites, burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Hays' body was found late Wednesday in a field he had been plowing. The widow and two sons, including Clifford Hays, Indianapolis survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Memorial services for Martin Hedegard, 75, formerly of 805 Sanders St, who died last April while visiting relatives in Denmark, will be held Sunday at the First Trinity Lutheran Church at the morning worship hour. Mr. Hedegard is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Soren Miller Chicago; and Mrs. Agnes Raesner, Indianapolis; three (sic) sons, Svend and Harald Hedegard, both of Indianapolis; Holger Hedegard, Chicago and Magnes Hedegard, Denmark; a sister, Mrs. John Siersebeck, Indianapolis and three brothers and one sister, all of Denmark.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

On Saturday night, about 10 o'clock, Herman Hillman, a well-to-do and highly respected farmer living about three miles from Lawrenceburg, on the old Indiana State Road was murdered by Albert Ross while attending a dance at the house of Henry Humfeldt, near Guilford. Ross gained admission to the house and purposely insulted a young lady of whom Hillman was engaged. Hillman resented the insult and Ross slashed him across the abdomen with a butcher knife making three terrible gashes. He then escaped and has not yet been captured. Fruleck, a companion of Ross is in custody.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 8 October 1883, p 3

Rochester, July 17 - William Hinshaw, age 35, a farmer near Royal Center, was drowned in Bruce Lake Sunday evening when he jumped from a boat into 9' of water. His wife and five children were standing on the shore. The Hinshaws were members of a neighborhood picnic party.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Orland, Ind., June 9 - A hit-skip driver was responsible for the deaths of Don Johnson, aged 19, and Halp Hoopingarner, aged 17, both living near Orland who were killed at 3 o'clock this morning when they were struck by a speeding machine while they were repairing a blowout on their own car near here. The fatal accident was witnessed by Hoopingarnder's mother, Mrs. Ora Hoopingarner, who was sitting in the automobile while her son and Johnson were fixing the tire. The car in which the youths and Mrs. Hoopingarner had been riding was parked at the edge of the pavement. They were returning home from Detroit. The driver of the machine which killed the boys stopped only long enough to see what he had done, Mrs. Hoopingarner declared. She said that she could not learn his name nor obtain the license number on his car.
Garrett Clipper, Dekalb County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 June 1930, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Anderson, July 16 - George Hudson and William Malone, both 16 years old were going to shoot rats in the barn yard today, when Malone accidentally shot and killed Hudson, son of Thomas Hudson, a farmer. The accident happened at the home of Milton Denny where Malone was employed.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Vincennes, Ind., July 16 - John Hummerick, 36 years old, wealthy farmer was instantly killed when a threshing machine he was operating plunged through a bridge near Bicknell today. Hummerick was warned by his engineer, Henry Harper, that one bridge was unsafe and when Harper refused to run the engine across the bridge which spans a deep creek he decided to run it himself. Hummerick was scalded and crushed beyond recognition.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hymera, Ind. - Thomas A. Ice, 79, RR 1, Shelburn, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday in Mary Sherman Hospital at Sullivan. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Beth Nash, Paxton; Mrs. Grace White, Shelburn; Mrs. Minnie Bedwell, Sullivan and Mrs. Cassie Wright, Valparaiso; two brothers, Hillary, Sullivan and Clint, Chicago. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the McHugh Funeral Home, with the Rev. Martin Storey officiating. Burial will be in Hickory Cemetery.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Danville, Ind. - Mrs. Lela Imel of Danville died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall, Sr. who survives. Other survivors include her husband, Fred; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Darnall; a son, Robert who resides in California; a sister, Mrs. Marsha Massingale of Indianapolis; four brothers, Lloyd, Charles, Russell and Robert Marshall and two granddaughters.?? Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Crawfordsville Journal-Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; April 19, 1967
Contributed by Karen Zach

Brookston - Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Hoopeston, Ill, for Mrs. Lucy Fenton (Moore) Jones, 49, who died here Thursday; burial at Hoopeston. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Jones was born in Kentucky. Six sisters and three brothers survive.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, 26 June 1937, p 14
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bourbon, Ind., Aug 8 - Miss Larie Kern was horribly burned Tuesday and died a few minutes after she was rescued from the flames. It is supposed that she used this as a means of committing suicide. She had for several years been an invalid and of late threatened to burn herself.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 10 Aug 1894, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Cancer caused the death of William F. Kerr, age 64 at Rome City Sunday. Mr. Kerr for many years was engaged in the restaurant and bakery business at Rome City.
Garrett Clipper, Dekalb County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 June 1930, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

North Salem - Funeral services for Robert M. Lane, 61, former resident of this community who died Monday at a hospital in North Miami, Fla. are announced for 2 p.m. Friday at Porter Funeral Home. Rev. Harris of Danville will officiate and burial will be in Roachdale Cemetery. Mr. Lane was a son of Ed and Dollie Sturgeon Lane and was born July 12, 1905 at Ft. Wayne. He was first married to Margaret Smith who died in 1962. His second wife, Betty survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert of Miami; two daughters, Mrs. Jacqueline Blaydes and Mrs. Sandra Mohler of Danville and six grandchildren. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Crawfordsville Journal-Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; April 25, 1967
Contributed by Karen Zach

The body of Silas P. Lease was brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. O. S. Conine. 2342 Fifth avenue, Sunday, where the funeral services will be held. Mr. Lease was killed Saturday night in an automobile accident, near Momence, Ind. While in Momence, Mr. Lease lived with his son.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette Courier - At 1 o'clock Monday afternoon Walter Lewis, the LNA&C brakeman who lost his right arm and right leg Sunday by being run over by a freight car at New Albany died of his injuries. He bore the reputation of being a young man of excellent character and industrious habits. He was married about six weeks ago.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 23 June 1888, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, Ind., July 8 - George M. Little, 45 years old, and Elmer Stevenson, 30 years old Patrolman were shot and killed here early this morning by Eli S. Carr, 30 years old, a truckman at the Pennsylvania Railroad freight station whom they attempted to arrest for drunkenness. Carr was captured by Patrolman Charles Kuhlman, who shot the slayer through the left hip. Carr is in a serious condition.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 11 July 1916, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mishawaka, May 28 - Thomas Lovell, 63, was found overcome by carbon monoxide fumes in a garage in the rear of his home here last night and died later in a hospital. Officers said he had been changing the spark plugs in his automobile and apparently had closed the garage doors because of the chill weather. A Boy Scout, police officers and a doctor tried to revive him by artificial respiration.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Chesterton, Ind., Aug. 8 - Israel Manganon of the Milwaukee Soldiers' Home died here suddenly Monday evening, aged 63. He drew a pension of $45 per month for the loss of his right arm and had a pension voucher for $135 which he had not drawn, also $50 in cash.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 10 Aug 1894, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lebanon, July 17 - Roscoe McClain died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivory McClain, 1320 South East street his morning at 5:15 o'clock after an illness of only 18 hours death being due to acute peritonitis with which he was taken ill Sunday about noon. After taking ill Sunday he remained up town during the afternoon and Sunday night grew worse. He was lying on the ground in the courthouse yard Sunday night in a serious condition when members of the fire department found him and removed him to the city building where a physician attended him. Later he was removed to the home of his cousin Ivory McClain where he gradually sank until death came this morning. Roscoe McClain was born in Hendricks County in 1888 the son of Hickley and Susan McClain.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jotham McGeorge, a respected farmer of Riker's Ridge, Jefferson County died Saturday evening from old age and the effects of a fall received a few days ago.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 8 October 1883, p 3

By hanging himself in the basement of his home at Hobart, Ind., Sunday afternoon, William H. McLarnan, age 60, committed suicide. Despondency over illness was ascribed as the cause for his act. The widow found the body. McLarnan was defeated last November for reelection as city clerk of Hobart afer serving in that post for eight years.
Garrett Clipper, Dekalb County, Indiana; Thursday, 12 June 1930, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

At an inquest consuming the greater part of Saturday, Dr. John Garrigus, acting coroner, found that the death of Peter Metz, the Clinton, Ind., miner who was found dead Friday in the Jackson Hill mine, No 5, northwest of Terre Haute was caused by heart disease.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 20 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ida Alice Metzger, 89, widow of William J. Metzger and mother of Roy Metzger, widely known lumber dealer, died Thursday in Witham Hospital of injuries suffered in a fall at her home Monday. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. A daughter, Mrs. Ethel Taylor of near Lebanon and two sisters, also survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Theodore F. Miller, Sr. died January 6, age sixty-five years. Funeral Tuesday January 9 at his son's residence, Theodore F. Miller, Jr., 948 N. Germania ave, 2 p. Burial Crown Hill cemetery. Friends invited. Motor conveyance.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

On Tuesday Willie Miller, stepson of Mr. and Mrs. George Daggy of Indianapolis, committed suicide because Mrs. Daggy corrected him for bad behavior at school and failure to secure a satisfactory grade in his school report; the boy was 13 years of age.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 23 Feb 1895, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral services of Robert Miskell, 68 years old, who died at his home in Clay City at 4 o'clock Sunday morning will be held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Silas Smith, 813 North Fifth street, at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, with burial in Highland Lawn. Mr. Miskell was a farmer, moving to Clay City three years ago from Stanley, Ky. A widow and five children survive: two sons, Riley and Robert J., of Gideon, Mo. three daughters, Mrs. Lewis Beckett, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Cora McDonald, of Stanley, Ky., and Mrs. Silas Smith, of Terre Haute. The body will be brought to the Smith home some time Monday.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 22 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Morgan - Dr. Charles A., age 68 years, beloved husband of Ruth Bosart Morgan and brother of Mrs. Bertha B. Capie, Angola, Ind, passed away Thursday. Services Saturday 1:30 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington. Burial Crown Hill. Friends may call at chapel any time.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Betty Juanita Nycum, 10 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nycum, died at 4:15 a.m. today at the residence, 1132 West Main Street, after an illness of two weeks of complications. She was a pupil in the fifth grade at the Nebraska School and was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church and Sunday School. Surviving besides the parents are a sister, Patricia and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nycum, all of Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 29, 1933
Contributed by Jim Cox

Colleen B. Nycum, 76, of 431 E. Wayne St., died at 9:15 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a native of Columbia City and resided here most of her life. Surviving are a son, Gerald J. Ricker of Fort Wayne; a sister, Clara Green of El Paso, Texas; and a brother, Eldon Hively of Clearwater, Fla. Private graveside services will be held in the Bohn Chapel of Lindenwood Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 15, 1980
Contributed by Jim Cox

William J. Nycum, 76, died Tuesday at his home in Hoagland. Born in Fort Wayne, he retired as an engineer for Conrail in 1984 after 41 years. He was a World War II Army veteran, and past commander of American Legion David Parrish Post 296. Surviving are his wife, Betty E.; and son, William J. Jr. of Hoagland; two daughters, Sandra M. Thatcher of New Haven and Cheryl A. Miller of Woodburn; two brothers, Richard T. of Fort Myers, Fla., and Thomas D. of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Prayers at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hesse Cassel, 11337 U.S. 27 S. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery, with military graveside rites
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 7, 1998
Contributed by Jim Cox

William Kenneth Nycum, 60, of 1016 Lafayette St., died at 11:35 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he was employed as a painter and was a member of the Painters Union 469. Survivors include his wife, Colleen; a son, Gerald Ricker, a brother, John, all of Fort Wayne; and five sisters, Mrs. Geraldine McFarren and Mrs. Vera Miller, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Hilda Johnson, Columbia City; Mrs. Gladys Girard, Milwaukee and Mrs. Edith Rassi, Cirtus Heights, Calif. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wellman Funeral Home, Rev. Ralph Larson officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 13, 1964
Contributed by Jim Cox

Helen Louise Oval, age six years, nine months, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Oval, 3827 College avenue, Saturday, January 6. The funeral Tuesday January 9 at 2 p.m. and the burial at Crown Hill cemetery will be private. Friends may call Monday, January 8 from 7 until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 9 from 10 to 12 a.m.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Seymour - Funeral for Earl J. Parker, 71, of 231 S. Broadway was to have been conducted this morning by Monsignor Cornelius B. Sweeney at St. Ambrose Catholic Church here. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Burkholder Funeral Home here. Parker died at 1 a.m. Saturday at Jackson Park Convalescent Center here. He had been il three years. He was a former employee of the former Gerwin Shoe Co. here and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Parker was born April 14, 1911 at Reddington, the son of Henry and Opal Parker. He married Theresa Turpin Oct 8, 1937 at Seymour and she survives. Also surviving are three children: Marian Hess of Seymour, Charlotte Cox of Milledgeville, Ga. and Donna Lucas of Rt 3; one brother, Claude Parker of St. Petersburg, Fla; one sister, Hazel Rhoads of Miami, Fla; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rockville, Feb. 16 - John Perry, a miner of Rosedale, suicided at the Rockville station at 7 o'clock this morning by deliberately placing his head under the wheels of the caboose of a freight train. The train was going very slowly and Perry's neck was broken. He died almost instantly. He had lately been declared insane and was put in the county poor house from which institution he escaped this morning. He was thirty years old and has a brother at Rosedale.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Tuesday, 16 February 1892

Funeral services for Frances Lucille Ray, 71, of 111 N. Gladstone, was conducted Saturday by the Rev. Sam Mills at Hathaway-Myers Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Harmony Cemetery at Mineral Springs. Pallbearers were Raymond and Gary Cheek, Ralph Black, Charles Nelson, Dean Staley and Ed Acton. Mrs. Ray died Thursday at Bartholomew County Hospital. .
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Montezuma, Ind. - Services for Mrs. Lela Marshall Rennick, 70, 505 W. York St, Rockville, who was killed in an automobile accident near Crawfordsville Tuesday will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Brown Mortuary with Rev. Glen Clark officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

James Thomas Robinson, 79, died in his rural home Thursday. He was a retired farmer and an active member of the Hindustan Church where rites will be held Sunday. Survivors include two daughters, two sons, 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rosner - Joseph, age 86 years, father of George, John, Frank, August, William, Joseph, Henry and Herbert Rosner and Sister Joseph Clair of Franciscan Convent, St. Lyons; Mrs. Albert Kempe; Mrs. Charles Knarzer, Mrs. Clara Michaeils, Mrs. Orvel Petersine and Mrs. Carl Saur, passed away Thursday. Funeral Monday Sept 4, 9:30 a.m. at the George W. Usher Mortuary, 2313 W. Washington St, 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Church. Burial St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at mortuary after 10 a.m. Saturday.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bloomington - The body of Mrs. Grace Rothrock will be returned to this city for rites and burial. Mrs. Rothrock, wife of Dr. David A. Rothrock, retired faculty member at Indiana University, died in Santa Monica, Cal.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bloomington, Ind., July 17 -- L.C. Rutherford, for many years a locomotive engineer on the Monon Railroad, died today at his home here. He was born at Lafayette. He was a Mason and member of the Lafayette Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Alice J. Sheerin, youngest sister of Hon. S.P. Sheerin, Clerk Supreme Court, died early this morning at her home in Logansport, Ind.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 18 May 1885, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kate Shepherd, wife of George Shepherd, passed away at the home, 1416 N. LaSalle, Monday January 8 at 5:30 a.m. Funeral services at residence Tuesday January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Burial at South Mound cemetery at Newcastle, Ind. Wednesday January 10 at 11 a.m.
Indianapolis News, Marion County; 8 January 1917, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Shull, Jennie, widow of Ira Melvin Shull and mother of Clayton, Ulah L, Mrs. Fletcher C. Maholm, Indianapolis; Mrs. Howard Bolen, LaPorte, Ind; H. Harold and Carl L, McKeesport, Pa and Otis M, Philadelphia, Pa; also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandchild; died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday in Kirby Mortuary. Meridian at 19th. Interment at Burnettsville, Ind. Friends may call at mortuary.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Smith - Annabelle, age 27, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith, sister of Mrs. JE Bennett and Mrs. Henry Schuneman and Mrs. Virgil Thompson, Kenneth and Merrill Smith, passed away Thursday. Services Sunday 3:30 p.m. at Pasco Funeral Home, Greenfield. Friends may call at the funeral home any time after 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Snyder - Lois Ann, age 28, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer V. Snyder, sister of Mrs. Virginia Sparks and granddaughter of August Hafner, Greenfield, Ind. passed away Thursday. Funeral at Shirley Brothers' Irving Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington, Sunday at 2 p.m. Friends invited. Burial at Washington Park Cemetery. Friends may call at chapel after 5 p.m. Saturday.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

The body of Mrs. Florence Cecil Sparks, who died at Union Hospital at 10:30 o'clock Friday night was taken from the Stees-Gillis Morgue Saturday morning to the residence of her sister, Mrs. Elam, 815 North Sixth street where the funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. They will be private. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. Sparks was born and reared in Terre Haute and lived here until a few months ago when the family moved to Middletown. While in Terre Haute the Sparks lived on North Fifth Street. Besides her husband, Milton, two sons, three daughters and one sister survive.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 20 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rosedale, Ind. - Services for Mrs. Marie Sweet, 62, who died Tuesday will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cottrell Funeral Home with Rev. Ova Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Threewits - Otis Richard, beloved husband of Helen, father of Private James Threewits, marine corp, San Diego, Cal; Helen Louise, Dona Fay and John Perry of Indianapolis; son of Arthur V. Threewitts, brother of Mrs. Opal M. Jones, Pvt First Class Earl V. Threewits; Pvt First Class Paul A. Threewits, overseas and Frank and Doris Threewits of Indianapolis passed away. Services Saturday 2 p.m. at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1916 N. Merdian. Burial Floral Park Cemetery. Friends invited.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Carlisle, Ind. - Wesley Toney, 77, Carlisle, died at 1 pm. Wednesday at Mary Sherman Hospital, Sullivan. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of Carlisle American Legion. Surviving are a stepbrother, Frank Judah Vincennes and half-sister, Mrs. Vivian Faris, East Chicago. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Schulze Funeral Home. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Carlisle.
Terre Haute Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Jan 1967, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

VEHLING - Charles A. of Lyndhurst Dr, beloved husband of Mrs. Catherine Behling,father of Mrs. Grace Hollingsworth, Carl H. and Arthur Behling; brother of Mrs. William H. Sunkel and John F. Vehling all of Indianapolis passed away Thursday Aug 31. Services Saturday Sept 2, 3:30 p.m. at Royster & Askin Mortuary, 1902 N. Meridian. Friends invited. Interment Crown Hill. Friends may call at the mortuary. For information call MA 6049.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Judge Thomas B. Ward, of Lafayette, died at Plainfield yesterday. His death and the story of his struggle to overcome the drink habit which had fastened its fangs on him is indeed sad and sorrowful. A few months ago he went to Dwight to be treated by Dr. Keeley. He returned home as he believed and his friends firmly hoped thoroughly cured. Weeks passed and he reopened his law office and resumed business. About two weeks ago he became despondent and again fell into his old habits. Again he went to Dwight but was refused admission. On Wednesday he went to Plainfield, but the superintendent refused to treat him. From the doors that were closed against him he went to the hotel and in a few hours passed forever beyond the power of temptation. Judge Ward was a man of fine intellect and most attractive social qualities. He had successfully filled the position of Mayor of this city, city attorney, Judge of the Superior Court, and Congressman from his district. His career, otherwise brilliant and honorable, was clouded by the demon which has claimed its victims by the thousands.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Jan 1892

Clifford R. Wakefield, 57, of 3200 Heritage, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He had been a patient there since March 2 after he was injured in a fall at Arvin Industries 17th Street Plant.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie - Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday for Mrs. Rachel Weekley, widow of David W. Weekley, who died Thursday in Pontiac, Mich. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Black Cemetery, northeast of Muncie. Surviving are two daughters, a son, two sisters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Friday, 28 May 1948, p 15
Contributed by Karen Zach

Yesterday afternoon William Weisel, of Wabash, a quarryman, was fatally shot by a fellow-laborer with whom he was scuffling, the ball entering Weisel's nose and lodging against the interior wall of the skull. Both men were intoxicated at the time, and the shot is believed to have been accidental.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 19 May 1885, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

West - Anna F, age 38 years, wife of Elza L. West, mother of Elza G, Donald W. and Jesse Lee West; daughter of William Matthews, Frankfort, Ind; passed away Thursday morning. Services Saturday 3 p.m. at Shirley Brothers' Irvin Hill Chapel, 5377 E. Washington. Burial Crown Hill. Friends may call at the chapel.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 2 Sept 1944, p 16
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Virginia Faye Whitis, 62, of 820 Jackson in Hope, was conducted Saturday by the Rev. Dale Jackson at Barkes, Inlow and Weaver Funeral Home. Burial was at Ohio Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Jenkins, Ed Stillinger, Charles and Kerry Cody, Arthur Ramsey and Gene Kelsey. Mrs. Whitis died Thursday at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, July 17 - Elmer "Bud" Whitted, a well known painter, fell 40' from the roof of Linwood School to the sidewalk below about 11:30 o'clock this morning and died almost instantly from his injuries. He was adjusting a scaffold at the time of the accident and was working in the hot sun. No one witnessed the fall of the 'unfortunate man' but the accident is partly attributed to the heat. Whitted had worked during the morning with Wallace White, but at the time of the accident White was on the inside of the building. Roy Sayler, a small boy who lives on N. 15th street was the first to reach his side. Later Miss Bertha Gunkle was attracted to the scene and she notified the police. The city ambulance was called and removed the body to the Folckemer Undertaking Parlors. Dr. Earl VanReed was called to attend Whitted immediately after the accident but Whitted was dead before his arrival. The unfortunate man's skull was fractured at the base of the brain and his neck was broken.
The Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 18 July 1916, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

George W. Wickwire, of Angola, died on Friday. He was a director in the Angola Bank, a member of the dry goods firm of A. Hendry & Co., an old prominent citizen of that town.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 8 October 1883, p 3

Nashville - Funeral service for Helen F. Widdop, 87, will be conducted by the Rev. Larry Oman at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home her where persons may call from 3-9 p.m. today. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery at Indianapolis. Mrs. Widdop, a resident of the Bloomington Convalescent Center died at 5:26 a.m. Friday at the Bloomington hospital. She was born Sept 19, 1894 in Vincennes to Francis Munroe and Helen Esther Branch Planque. She was married to William Ralph Widdop Sept 11, 1911 and he died in 1958. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Joanne Carpenter of Nashville, Helen Bowling of Hinsdale, Ill and Mary Ellen Bend of Cherry Hill, NJ, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Republic, Bartholomew County, Indiana; Monday, 21 June 1982, p 19
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis Oct 25 - Lide Wilhelm, the wife of a Hughville truck gardner, was found murdered on the banks of the White River this morning near the heart of the city. Her husband and three other men have been arrested charged with the crime. Mrs. Wilhelm is thought to have been killed for her money.
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 26 Oct 1900, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ila L. Williamson, 69, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of 11254 Indianapolis Road, died at 11 am Thursday in Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, where she had been a patient three days. A native of Garland City, Arkansas, she lived in Fort Wayne from 1949 to 1958 and then moved to Albion. In 1973, she moved to San Antonio. Surviving are three sons, John W. and Henry H., both of Fort Wayne and James T., Fouke, Arkansas; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Hickman, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Margie Dumesnil, San Antonio; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Fields, Springhill, Louisiana. Services will be at 10 am Tuesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 3 pm Monday. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 27, 1974, Page 17A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Clara Wyss, aged 39, died Wednesday afternoon at her home, six and one-half miles south of Fort Wayne on the Winchester road, of a complication of diseases. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hake, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church at Hessen Cassel, the St. Mary's Altar society and the Rosary society. Surviving are her husband, Clem Wyss; two daughters, Mildred and Vera Wyss; two sons, Arthur and Herbert; her mother, Mrs. Hake, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. John Hoevel of Wayne township, and Mrs. Andrew Wyss of Pleasant township, and four brothers, John and Bernard Hake, of Marion township; Clem Hake, of Fort Wayne, and Aloyslus Hake, of Chicago.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; April 1, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Funeral services for Clemence F. Wynn (sic), 77, of Dunkelburg Road, will be at 9:20 a.m. Monday in the Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale, and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rev. Mathias Bodlinger officiating, Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wyss died at 10:35 p.m. Thursday in his residence following an illness of three months. A lifelong resident of Allen County, he was a retired farmer and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. He was a charter member of the Allen County Farm Bureau and was past president of the Allen County Co-Op Association. He also belonged to the Holy Name Society. Surviving is his wife, Eva; a son, Arthur, Dunkelburg Road; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Steenman, R.R. 10, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Harold Johnson R.R. 2, Huntington; three brothers, Henry and Gerhard, both of Fort Wayne, and Joseph, R.R. 1, Hoagland; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Rauner, R.R. 2, Hoagland; Mrs. Arthur Bobay and Mrs. Velma Gibson, both of R.R. 10, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sylvester Reinig, Fort Wayne; and 26 grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the Holy Name Society will have Rosary services at 8 p.m. Sunday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 18, 1964
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Eva G. Wyss, 82, of 717 Dunkelburg Road died at 8 a.m. yesterday at Avilla Sacred Heart Home. A resident of Allen County 40 years, she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel , and the Rosary Sodality, and was a former county Farm Bureau social and educational leader. Survivors include one son, Arthur Wyss, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Steenman, R.R. 10, and Mrs. Harold Johnson, R.R. 2, Huntington; three sisters, Mrs. Phillip Alles, Columbia City, Mrs. Herman Johnson, Huntington, and Miss Martha Ness, Fort Wayne; one brother, Edward Ness, Columbia City; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 8:30 Saturday at Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale, and at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Msgr. Robert Contant officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rosary services will be 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 14, 1967
Contributed by Jim Cox

Herbert Joseph Wyss, aged 6, son of Clem Wyss, of rural route 10, Marion township, died of meningitis today at St. Joseph's hospital after an illness of two weeks. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church at Hessen Cassel, Surviving are the father; two sisters, Mildred and Vera; one brother, Arthur, and two grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Wyss.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 16, 1928
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Anna Yergens, 78, died at 12:20 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home at 4208 South Lafayette street, following a year's illness. Survivors include three children, Morton of this city, Carl Yergens of Anderson and Mrs. Maggie Nycum of this city, and 11 grandchildren. The body was removed to Klaehn & Sons funeral home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 25, 1939
Contributed by Jim Cox

Henry August Yergens died Tuesday night at 8:40 o'clock at the Lutheran hospital at the age of 55 years. Death followed an operation which he underwent last Saturday. He had been employed in a local brick yard for many years, and was a member of the Moose lodge. The family residence is at 4002 Piqua avenue. Surviving relatives include the wife, two sons, Carl and Martin Yergens; a daughter, Mrs. Maggie Nyum, all of whom reside here; three sisters, Mrs. John Lewis and Mrs. William Schonefeld of this city, and Mrs. Robert Preace, who resides in Michigan. There are also seven grandchildren.
Fort Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; July 19, 1916
Contributed by Jim Cox

Clinton, June 20 -- Margaret, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Yurchak, died late Thursday evening and was buried Friday. The funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Keefe in charge. Burial in Clinton Cemetery.
Terre Haute Daily Tribune, Vigo County, Indiana; 20 June 1914, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach