BUTLER - Gladys B. Anderson, 91, died Thursday, November 8, at 11:05 p.m. in Meadowhaven Health Care Center, Butler. She was born to George and Emma (Taylor) Winn on Dec. 9, 1898, in Milford Township, Defiance County, Ohio. She married Arthur Anderson and worked as a housewife. She had been a resident of Meadowhaven since 1982. Mrs. Anderson is survived by nieces and nephews. Her husband and parents preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Monday at 3 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home of Butler. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-3 p.m. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.
The Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; Saturday, November 10, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

ADRIAN L. BAKER, 59, Orlando, Florida, a former Decatur resident, died Wednesday in Orlando. Among survivors of the Adams County native are his wife, Pauline, and two daughters: Mrs. Stan (Cynthia) ..sch, Decatur, and Mrs. William (Beth) Hitchcock, Monroe. Funeral services will be at ?? a.m. Friday in Pine Castle Memorial Chapel, Orlando, with burial in Florida National Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society through Haggard and Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

Rites Set for Woman Fatally Hurt in Fall - Mrs. Irma Baker Dies of Injuries
Funeral services for Mrs. Irma Malone Baker, 302 West Leith St., who died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday of injuries received in a fall from a second-story airing porch at her home, will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Getz & Cahill Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Baker, who died of pulmonary embolism, suffered a crushed chest when she fell over the side of the porch while shaking some rugs. She was the wife of Louis A. Baker, for many years associated with the Mossman-Yarnelle Company, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Malone, pioneer residents of Fort Wayne. She received her education in the Cathedral Parochial School and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church, the Rosary Society and Victory Circle of the Daughters of Isabella. Surviving besides the husband are a son, Lt. Tad. L. Baker, on the USS Sardonyx at New London, Conn.; four sisters, Mrs. Robert M. Steward, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. William Oppenhamer, of Green Bay, Wis.; Mrs. John E. Kennelly, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Carl Hammerschmidt, Grand Rapids, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. The body can be viewed at the funeral home after 7:30 o'clock tonight. The Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 o'clock tonight and the Rosary Society will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Tuesday night.
1945a Adams County, Indiana Historical Society Scrapbook; Handwritten-Mon. Dec. 17, 1945
Woman Who Has Many Relatives Here Fatally Hurt in Fall
Mrs. Irma Malone Baker, 55, 302 West Leith street, Ft. Wayne, died Sunday of injuries received in a fall from a second-story airing porch at her home. Mrs. Baker, who died of pulmonary embolism, suffered a crushed chest when she fell over the side of the porch while airing some rugs. Mrs. Baker was 55 years old Saturday, the day she was injured. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Malone, pioneer residents of Fort Wayne. She has many close relatives in Berne and vicinity. Her mother was formerly Rosina Smith and her grandmother was the late Rosina Mazelin. Surviving besides the husband are a son, Lt. Ted L. Baker, in the U.S. Navy, four sisters and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held today at the St. Mary's Catholic church in Fort Wayne, burial in the Catholic cemetery.
1945a ACHS Scrapbook, Handwritten-Wednesday, December 19, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Kaylia N. Banet, 2 1/2 month-old daughter of Kevin Banet and Tammy Fruit, both of Fort Wayne, died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) on Sunday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Among her survivors is a great-grandmother from Decatur. Aside from her parents, survivors include six grandparents and step-grandparents; six great-grandparents, including Margaret McKean, 821 No. Third St., and one great-great-grandmother. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday in C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Visiting hours at the funeral home are noon-2 p.m. Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to the SIDS National Foundation or Arcola Volunteer Fire Department Truck Fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, September 24, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

ORT - Gladys Fern (Wilson) Barron, 99, died at 2 p.m., Friday, July 2, 1999, at Country Care Nursing Center, Williamsport. She had been in failing health the past year. Born Nov. 23, 1899 near Williamsport in Warren County, she was the daughter of Lawrence L. and Olia Atha Booth Wilson. She married Henry V. Barron Jan. 1, 1921 in Attica. He was a farmer who preceded in death Jan. 24, 1988. She resided in Warren County all her life. She was a homemaker. She attended Williams Chapel near Johnsonville. She was active with Warren County 4-H. Survivors include: a granddaughter, Terri L. Wargo, rural Williamsport; and a great-grandson, Michael L. Wargo, rural Williamsport. She was preceded in death by son, Henry Lee Barron; a sister; and two brothers. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Monday at Fisher Funeral Home, West Lebanon, with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Warren County 4-H Fair Food Building.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; July 7, 1999, pg A2
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Henry Lee Barron, 75, rural Williamsport, was fatally injured in a farm accident at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, 1999. Born March 18, 1924 in Warren County, he was the son of Henry V. and Gladys F. Wilson Barron. He married Loretta A. Sharp who preceded him in death in 1996. He had lived in the West Lebanon area for the past 50 years and graduated Mr. Barron from West Lebanon High School in 1942. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was a crop farmer all his life. He also maintained cattle and had a dairy farm for 16 years. He was a community minded person and dedicated his life to others, whoever needed him. He was active in the 4-H program for years and served on the fair board. He was charge of the food building during the fair for years. He was active in county politics. He was a member of the first Warren County Ambulance Board and served on the steering committee. He was a member of the Monday Night Bowling League for 33 years, the NRA, American Legion Post 259 of Williamsport and the VFW Post 3318 of Attica. He spent his winters in Ft. Myers, Fla. and was a member of the Moose Lodge 2199 at Cape Coral. Survivors include: daughter, Terri L. Wargo, Williamsport; mother, Gladys F. Barron, Williamsport; grandson, Michael L. Wargo, rural Williamsport; companion, Ann Meade, with whom he shared his home; daughter, Paula Riccardo and granddaughter Brianna. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday at West Lebanon Christian Church with the Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery. Fisher Funeral Home, West Lebanon, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials contributions can be made to the 4-H Fair Cattle Barn Building Fund.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 30, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Last night at 10:20 occurred the death of Jesse Edwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Bartling, at the residence 52 North 5th Street. A sad feature is the illness of Mrs. Bartling. One year ago these parents lost an 18 months old son. Theirs is indeed a sad home and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of all. The funeral of little Jesse will be held at 2:00 tomorrow afternoon from the residence. Interment at Greenbush Cemetery.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, February 8th, 1890, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Wilfrid E. Becker, 76, Fort Wayne, brother of a Hoagland man, died on Friday at home. He was a native of New Haven, but lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1979 after a 48-year career with Magnavox. Surviving are his wife; one daughter; two sons; two brothers, including Louis Becker Hoagland; one sister; (cut off)
[buried Catholic Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, September 24, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. BIBERSTEIN AT MUNCIE TUES. - Former Elizabeth Hofstetter, Native of Berne, Is Victim of Cancer
Mrs. Elizabeth Hofstetter-Biberstein, 44, wife of David Biberstein of Muncie and a native of Berne, passed away at 10:20 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Ball Memorial hospital in Muncie, following a long illness and much suffering with cancer. Mrs. Biberstein has been ill since last January and since that time submitted to two operations. The deceased was a daughter of Abraham Hofstetter and Elizabeth Myers-Hofstetter and was born here in November 1900. She was married 27 years ago to Mr. Biberstein, also a native of this community. Most of the time since their marriage they have resided away from here. Surviving are the husband and five children; Charles, who resided at Fort Wayne; Elda, Don and Robert at home, and Leona at Gaston; also the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Chris Bar?? Of Berne, Mrs. George Franzen of San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Dean Pereson of Hayward, a suburb of San Francisco, and Charles Hofstetter of Shreveport, La. Mrs. Cleo Hartman of this place is a sister-in-law. A daughter Elizabeth died in an accident nearly three years ago and a brother in early life, also preceded her. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 P.M. at Gaston. Burial will also be there.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum, Handwritten-Wed. Aug. 29, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Owen Blackmore, aged eighty-eight, a soldier of the war if 1812 and a prisoner, died at the residence if his son David, near Kingston, Decatur County.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, November 10, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Henry Boone, 83, died at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Tippecanoe County home where he had lived 14 years. Born in Lafayette, he never was married. There are no immediate survivors.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, June 10, 1957, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

Bridges, Pastor Leonard E. In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 1, 2011, the call was made from the Lord to his servant, Pastor Leonard Earl Bridges Sr. to come home. His departure was made from St. Catherine's Hospital, East Chicago, Indiana at the age of 83. On June 28, 1928, in Marshal, Texas, Leonard Earl Bridges was born to the union of Eddie and Betty (Gardner) Bridges. At the age of 19, Pastor Bridges was saved in Longview, Texas under the leadership of Pastor John Sanders at Bethel Apostolic Temple. He later moved his membership to Logan Park Apostolic Church. In 1951, coming from San Antonio, Texas, Pastor Bridges relocated to Gary, Indiana. He was employed by U S Steel for 30 plus years. In Gary, in 1962, he became a member of Miracle Temple COGIC under the pastor ship of Superintendent Simmons where he served as Youth Leader, Deacon and Minister. Pastor Bridges was ordained as an elder by Bishop Oscar Freeman in Gary. In 1985 he earned a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Indiana Christian Bible College. Pastor Bridges and Helen Shouse were married in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 7, 1997. For the past 16 years Elder Bridges has served as pastor of New Life Outreach COGIC in East Chicago. He was the senior pastor and the first awarded outstanding and faithful pastor of the 4th Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Indiana North Central under Bishop Donald Alford. Among the things that Pastor Bridges loved so much was music, reading, singing and praying. A loving family survives to cherish his memory and they are, his beloved wife, Lady Helen Bridges; daughters, Donna (Ed) Conner, and Denise (Isaiah) Shouse, both of Phoenix, Arizona, Carmen Shouse, Terre Haute, Indiana, Rhonda Shouse, Charlotte, North Carolina, Delores (Brian) Hearne, Gary, Indiana, Delisa Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana and Bernadine (James) Thomas, Las Vegas, Nevada; sons, Leonard E.. Bridges Jr. and John Gunn, both of Detroit, Michigan, David (Barbara) Shouse Jr., Mary Ester, Florida, Daniel Shouse, Herman Shouse, Darrell (Debbie) Shouse, Dexter (Cassandra) Shouse and Dennis Shouse, all of Terre Haute, Indiana, Douglas (Elisa) Shouse, Phoenix, Arizona and Lewis (Louise) Barney, St. Louis, Missouri; 74 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Annie Hearne-Brown, Gary, Indiana; a host of nieces and nephews; two special friends, Elder James Chandler and Elder Issac Preston; and a special helper, Evangelist Pamela Sanders, along with The Hearne Family/The Bridges Family and other relatives, friends and the New Life COGIC Family. Family members who preceded him in death were his parents, Eddie Bridges and Betty Bridges-Floyd; two sons, Ray Bridges and Dorian Gunn; and one brother, Harley Bridges Sr. The Jurisdictional Home Going Celebration for Pastor Bridges will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Reed Temple COGIC, Griffith, Indiana. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Hobart, Indiana. The local service will be held at New Life Outreach COGIC, 4756 McCook, East Chicago, Indiana, Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to alfordsmortuary@att.net, c/o The Bridges Family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's Mortuary, 1222 Napier Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
Post Tribune, Indiana; October 7, 2011
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Mary Leora Bridges, 91, Shelbyville, died Oct. 8, 2003. She was born on Feb. 7, 1912 in Rush Co., IN. She was the daughter of Orie Ellsworth and Flora (Carmony) McDaniel. On June 28, 1968, she married James Edward Bridges, he preceded her in death on September 5, 1996. She worked for Major Hospital and Morristown Manor as a practical nurse, retiring in 1975. She was a member of O.E.S. in Shelbyville She was also a member of the Town and Country Christian Church of Shelbyville and a Morristown High School graduate. Memorial contributions may be donated to the Hospice of Shelby County, 110 South Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176 or to the Town and Country Christian Church, 2133 South Tucker Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 in Carmony-Ewing Harrison St. Funeral Home, Shelbyville with Pastor Rod Beheler officiating. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment: Arlington East Hill Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Emma Bailey, Bertha Winton and Zelda Hutton; and brothers, Carmony McDaniel and Ozro McDaniel. Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Carl (Jo) Lesher, Indianapolis and Mrs. Wilford (Ina Sue) Kuhn, Morristown; sons, Gayle Bridges, Hot Springs, AR and Jerry Bridges, New Palestine; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Fletcher McDaniel, Shelbyville; and sisters, Mrs. James (Sylvia) Larrison, Nashville, TN and Mrs. Clarence (Bessie) Emholt, Shelbyville.
The Indianapolis Star, Indiana; October 10, 2003
Contributed by Brandy Reader

ADVANCE - Nola Broshar, 79, a former Advance resident, died Thursday afternoon in Northside Health Care Center at Indianapolis. She was a member of United Church of Christ in Advance and attended Benton County schools. She was born Dec. 18, 1900, in Benton County, a daughter of Clay and Orpha Slavens. She married E. Cleo Broshar in Boone County on Nov. 5, 1917. He preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Rosemary Hapner of Indianapolis. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Porter Funeral Home at Jamestown. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 3-9 p.m. Sunday.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; December 28, 1979
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Herman "Don" Brown, 82 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2007 in the St. Vincent's Hospice Center located in Indianapolis. He was born on Thursday, January 15, 1925 in Glenmore, Ohio the son of the late Herman Brown and the late Clyve (Kreischer) Brown. He married Opal R. Bowen on December 14, 1944 in Decatur, Indiana. Don served in the United States Army/Air Force and was a staff sergeant stationed in Hawaii during W.W. II. He was a member of East Liberty United Methodist Church in Monroeville, Indiana. Don was also a member of the Monroeville V.F.W. and the Adams Post #43 American Legion. He retired from the General Electric Company in 1985 with 20 years of service and was a farmer in Adams County since 1959. Surviving are his wife, Opal R. Brown of Zionsville, Indiana and a former longtime resident of Decatur, son, James Brown of Zionsville, Indiana, son, Jerry Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana, brother, Dallas "Dale" Brown of Poe, Indiana, brother, Paul "Pete" Brown of Ohio City, Ohio, brother, Raymond Brown of Monroeville, Indiana, brother, Daniel Brown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, sister, Mrs. Floyd (Ilo) Meyer of Ohio City, Ohio, sister, Iris Hendricks of Huber Heights, Ohio, sister, Connie Martin of Kokomo, Indiana, and four grandchildren; Chad Jeff, Lindsey & Jamee. Don was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin, Larady, Max & Ronald Brown. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, May 29, 2007 in the East Liberty United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Klingel and Rev. Rick Borgman officiating. Interment will follow in the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, Monroeville, Indiana. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 29 in the East Liberty United Methodist Church, Monroeville. Preferred memorials are to St. Vincent's Hospice Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; May 26, 2007

ANDERSON - Russell E. Brown, 54, Anderson, died at 11:11 p.m., Friday, June 25, 1999 in Community Hospital, Anderson, following an extended illness. Born Sept. 5, 1944 in Williamsport, he was the son of Edward Glen and Mildred Clark Brown. He married Sheila Abel Sept. 27, 1981 in Anderson, who survives. He was raised in Richland Township, Fountain County. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. He had lived most of his adult life in Anderson. He was employed at Delco-Remy, Guide Lamp and Firestone companies in Anderson, retiring due to disability. In his early years he had worked at Harrison Steel Casting Co. in Attica. He enjoyed tinkering with appliances and in his younger life enjoyed fishing. Survivors, besides his wife, include: mother, Mildred Brown, Port Charlotte, Fla.; son, Steve Berryman, Anderson; daughters, Darlene Nybor and Leora Brown, both of Anderson; sisters, Marilyn White, Attica; Nancy Brown, Port Charlotte, Fla., Carol Sayler, Crawfordsville, Patricia Matthews, Gulf Port, Fla., Becky Hilgenberg, Indianapolis, 10 grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Gravesite services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Riverside Cemetery, Attica, with the Rev. Marcos Gilmore officiating. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials contributions can be made to the family.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 30, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

ANGOLA - EDWARD F. BRYAN, 58, died Sunday at his home. Born in Tecumseh, Mich., he was a precision lathe grinder at Western Consolidated Technologies in Fremont. He was a Vietnam War veteran. Surviving are two daughters, Shannon Marie Lowe of Fort Wayne and Erin P. Bryan of Angola; his wife, G. Louise; a foster son, Michael J. Stocker of Angola; a nephew, Michael Hamilton of Angola; two foster daughters, Karla J. Roebel and Billie J. Davis, both of Angola; four brothers, Norman Bryan of Milan, Mich., Lyle Cubberly of O'Fallon, Ill., Fred Cubberly of Battle Creek, Mich., and Dean Cubberly of Tecumseh; four sisters, Barbara Hiser of Sarasota, Fla., Sally Beckstien of South Lyons, Mich., Susan West of Hamilton and Jackie Hamilton of Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren; and two foster grandchildren. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. Calling from 11 to 2 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Memorials to American Red Cross of Angola Little League.
Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana; June 22, 1999
Contributed by Karin King

Hannah Burford, a wealthy lady if Brown township, Putnam County, slipped and fell while carrying in a load of wood, from the effects of which she died later in the evening. She was sixty-nine years old.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, November 25, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

PENCE - Barbara Ann (Manus) Burleson, 63, a resident of Pence, died at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28, 1999 at USMC Logan Campus Danville, Ill. She has been in ill health for several months. Born Oct. 6, 1935 in Williamsport she was the daughter of Moss L. and Julia (Stokes) Manus. She married Marshall F. Burleson Oct. 20, 1953 in Williamsport. He survives. She was raised in Alabama before relocating to Pence 36 years ago. She was a 1953 of Williamsport High School. She was a homemaker and member of the Williamsport Christian Church. Survivors include: sons, Mark L. Burleson, Pence and Matthew D. Burlson, Louisville, Ky; brothers, Ernest L. Manus, Ogdon, Utah, Robert D. Manus, Mishawaka, Richard K. Manus, Sealy, Texas, Samuel G. Manus, Danville, Ill; sisters, Frances Higgins, Linden, Mary Britton, West Lebanon, Clara Kavanagh, Florisant, Mo., Linda Thorpe, West Lafayette, Katheryn Sue Manus, Salt Lake City, Utah, Edna Mae Tincher, West Lafayette; four grandchildren; and a great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters. Funeral Services were 10 a.m. Friday, at the Fisher Funeral Home in West Lebanon with Rev. John Buckley officiating. Burial was at Jordan Cemetery in Pence.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; October 6, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Rev. Wm. BUSSEP of Nabb's Station, Scott County, has died of starvation from paralysis of the throat.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, June 3, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

ELDA CRIST, 76, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday at North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, Fla. She was a retired admissions officer for Florida Atlantic University. Surviving are a son, Thomas E., of Rome City; a daughter, Rebecca Berning of Springfield, Va.; and two grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Calling from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery, Kendallville.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, May 15, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Katherine Crouse, 82, was found dead yesterday morning at her home, 227 E. Creighton Avenue by the Rev. Harry L. Barr, who resides in an apartment at the East Creighton Avenue address. Mrs. Crouse's husband, George H. Crouse Sr., died in October, 1955. She belonged to Trinity Methodist Church and its Woman's Society of Christian Service and to Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 848. She leaves two sons, Charles H. and George A. Crouse, both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. A. E. Wolter of Muncie; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 3 pm at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. D. Charles Elson officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today. Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 848 will hold services at 8 pm today at the funeral home.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 17, 1956, Page 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

LIZTON - Doris J. Dale, 67, of Lizton died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital at Indianapolis. She was born Sept. 13, 1912, in Hamilton County, a daughter of Clyde H. and Myrtle Etta West Linton. She married Kenneth Dale Dec. 19, 1931. He survives. She was graduated from Lizton High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lizton. Other survivors are a son, Kenneth Dale of Lebanon, two daughters, Darlene Owens of Brownsburg and Wanda Hogan of Lexington, Ky.; three brothers, Darwin Linton of Rt. 2, Thorntown, Donis Linton of Danville, Ind., and Marion Linton of Lizton; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church of Lizton with the Rev. Raymond Rader officiating. Burial will be in Lizton Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Friends may call at Porter Funeral Home at Jamestown after 3 p.m. Thursday. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; December 12, 1979
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WEST POINT - C. Amanda "Mandy" (Swayze) DeFreese, 79, 7643 State Road 25 South, West Point, died at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002 at her residence. She had been in failing health for the past two years, suffering from cancer. She was born Jan. 16, 1923 in Lafayette, the daughter of Royal "Roy" and Beulah Padgett Swayze. She married LeRoy Arthur "Bud" DeFreese March 6, 1943 in Lafayette. He preceded in death March 14, 1995. She was raised in Lafayette, graduating from St. Francis High School in Lafayette in 1941. She graduated from Lafayette Business College. She had lived in the Odell community since 1946. She formerly worked as a secretary for Fairfield Manufacturing in Lafayette. After raising her family she went back to work as a bookkeeper for the South Raub Community Grain Company until her retirement. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Attica. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and playing cards. Survivors include: a daughter, Sharon (Tom) Oswalt, Lafayette; a son, Brian (Marla) DeFreese, Lafayette; a sister, Jean (Jack) Jones, Lafayette; a daughter-in-law, Katherine "Kay" DeFreese, Attica; seven grandchildren, Tammy (Patrick) Duncan, Tracy (Randy) Layton, Ben (Ellen) DeFreese, Brenda DeFreese, J. D. DeFreese, Rob DeFreese and Katelyn DeFreese; and a great-grandson, Bradley Oswalt. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Burt and Bill DeFreese; a sister, Rita Ping; and two brothers, Billy and Chick Swayze. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Francis Xavier Church, Attica, with the Rev. Charles Kline officiating. Burial will be held in West Point Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at Maus Funeral Home, Attica. Rosary service being held at 4:45 p.m. today (Wednesday). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are preferred to the Tippecanoe County 4-H Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 26, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

FORT WAYNE - Donald D. DeWitt, 87, died at 9:56 p.m. Friday. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling there 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.
The Evening Star; DeKalb County, Indiana; Monday, November 12, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

Several years ago a woman named Rebecca Dick applied for admission to the Wabash county infirmary, she having neither friends nor means of support. Recently she died and a young man claiming to be her step son appeared and asked for documentary proof of her death. This was furnished. It has since transpired that he had the old woman's life [insurance from] an Ohio graveyard company for $1000 and has doubtless already secured the money.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, November 25, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Dr. W. H. Peters was before the grand jury of Miami County, at Peru, yesterday, and it is understood that from his analysis of parts of the body of Jacob Eberly he gave damaging evidence, and the case will be thoroughly investigated. Dr. Peter's, it is stated, found traces of arsenic poisoning, and quite recently the gossips have revived the rumors connecting certain relatives with his death. Dr. Peters returned from Peru last night. He reports that the case is attracting a great deal of attention and promises to become second only an importance to the Pettit case. The Peru Journal of yesterday says: "Coroner E. J. Jamison expects to receive the report of Dr. W. H. Peters, of Lafayette, this evening or tomorrow morning, and regard to the analysis of the vitals of the late Jacob Eberle, which he secured last week and which was mentioned in the previous issue of the journal. Mr. Jamison was some time ago ordered to hold a postmortem examination of the body of the deceased Eberle and have an analysis of his stomach made, through the efforts of the sons of the deceased, who suspected his death had resulted from poison, and to wish to satisfy themselves on that point. The assistance of Dr. Peters, who is an excellent chemist, was secured, and his analysis has been in progress for several days past. As he has been working under the instructions of the coroner, he will inconsequent send his report immediately to him, when it will be filed in the county clerk's office and from then made public. [Rest of article missing]
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, February 8, 1890, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Bessie Corbat Eggiman, 89, widow of Albert, died at 3:25 a.m. Friday in Byron Health Center. Mrs. Eggiman, born in Allen County, was librarian at the Arcola Public Library. She had also been employed by the former Frank's Department Store. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy Cooper of Glendale, Ariz., and Agnes Cooper of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, and at 10 a.m. in Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Arcola.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 3, 1982
Contributed by Jim Cox

REV. C. L. EICHER DIES AT CHICAGO
Rev. Oscar Eicher of Berne received word Thursday of the death of his uncle, Rev. C. L. Eicher, who died at 4:30 o'clock Thursday morning at Chicago. He had been in failing health for several months. Rev. Eicher served as a missionary to India for 19 years and since that time was secretary of World Wide Prayer and Missionary Union with headquarters at Chicago. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1:30 P.M. at the Moody Memorial church in Chicago. Three children survive, all missionaries. They are Rev. Elmore Eicher and Rev. Albert Eicher, both in India, and Mrs. William Paul wife of a missionary, in Columbia, South America. Rev. Albert Eicher and family are enroute to the states now. Rev. Eicher will take over his father's work. The following brothers and sisters survive; Mrs. John Ramseyer, Jacob Eicher, and Mrs. H. H. Cox all of Elkton, Michigan; Rev. P. L. Eicher, Fort Wayne; Dan Eicher, Flint, Michigan; Henry Eicher, Temperance, Michigan, Mrs. William Yauch, Lansing, Michigan; Simon Eicher, South Bend and Rev. Ben Eicher, Bay City, Michigan. Two brothers are deceased, John and Joe Eicher. John was the father of Rev. Eicher of Berne.
[buried Oakridge-Glen Oak Cemetery; Hillside, Cook County, Illinois]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Society Scrapbook; Handwritten-Friday, December 21, 1945
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Nellie R. Erickson, 87, formerly of 925 Lake Avenue died at 2:30 pm Monday at Indian Village Health Center, where she had been a patient one month. Mrs. Erickson, a native of LaOtto, lived in the community most of her life. Surviving are a son, Wyatt Weaver, Fort Wayne and a sister, Mrs. Clifford E. Simon, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; December 13, 1977, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Jesse L. Fleming died this morning at her home, 6 miles north east of the city, of lung trouble. She was 59 years old. Her death is sincerely mourned throughout the community. She was an estimable lady, a member of the United Brethren Church and her Christian influence was widely felt. The husband and six children survive. The funeral will be held at 11:00 Monday morning from the residence.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, February 8, 1890, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Private services for Herbert S. Fox, 70, of Richmond, formerly of Fort Wayne will be at 1:30 pm today in Klaehn Funeral Home, Dr. Paul H. Krauss officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Fox died yesterday morning in Richmond. Surviving is an aunt, Mrs. Charles Winbaugh, Fort Wayne.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 30, 1968, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bradford Daniel Franzman, 7-day-old son of Lt. and Mrs. Daniel Franzman of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died Sunday in US Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. Word of the death was received here by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Niles Stair, 34 North 26th.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, June 10, 1957, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

Feb. 14, 1936 - Aug. 21, 2016 WHITTING, NJ
LaRae Reader Gantt, 80, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday August 2, 2016. Born in South Bend, Indiana on February 14, 1936 to Cecil and Esther Jean Reader, LaRae attended Jame Monroe Elementary school and graduated from Riley High School in 1954. LaRae continued her academic career at Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, and Rowan College, New Jersey, earning a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree. She received her Master of Arts from Rutgers University. On September 8, 1956 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, she married the love of her life, Phillip Leon Gantt. Before moving to Whiting, New Jersey in 2012, she and Phil lived in Moorestown NJ, Mission Viejo CA, Westlake village CA, Oxnard CA, Thousand Oaks CA, Bayshore NY, and Green Valley, Arizona. LaRae was a first grade teacher for 20 years at the Haviland Avenue School in Audubon, New Jersey. After retiring from teaching, LaRae was the Chairman of the Disneyland Jazz Concerts at Orange County, California, Director of the Ojai Art Center, Ojai, California, Public Relations Chairman of the Conejo Symphony Orchestra, and Director of the California Lutheran University Guild. LaRae was a writer, storyteller, painter, fiber artist, and avid Bridge player. She was a devoted Christian and held her faith close in thought and deed. She, along with her husband Phil, became master chefs in their own kitchen! Over many years, vacationing on the beach in Cape May, New Jersey, was her favorite place to be. LaRae is survived by her devoted husband, Phil of Whiting, her daughters; Karla Silver and her husband Don of Palm Springs, CA, and Ninabeth Metcalf and her husband Ken of Columbia, NJ; her grandchildren Timothy Metcalf, Christopher Metcalf and Caroline Metcalf, two sisters, Marcia Reader Claudon, (Richard Claudon who passed December 15, 2000), Diane Reader Dorn (Jim Dorn). Her sister Janet Scott (Richard Scott) preceded her in death, passing on January 14, 2015. and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Her family will gather to celebrate LaRae's rich and colorful life on October 27th in Cape May, New Jersey.
Source: www.legacy.com - October 20, 2016
Contributed by Brandy Reader

FRED GERBER DIES AT LOS ANGELES - Funeral Held Today For Native of This Community
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Los Angeles, California, for Fred Gerber, 73, a native of this community. Mr. Gerber died late on Christmas day, December 25, at 11:15 p.m., according to a telegram received by relatives here. He was a brother of Ed Gerber and Mrs. Fanny Trout, both of this place. The deceased had been ailing for ten years. Death was caused by hardening of the arteries and omplications. He was employed by the Southern Pacific railroad but had now been retired. He had lived in the west for many years. He was never married. Mr. Gerber was born in Wabash township, January 7, 1872, a son of John and Anna Moser Gerber. Surviving are three brothers and a sister, Paul Gerber, Los Angeles; Ed Gerber and Mrs. Trout of Berne and Abe Gerber of St. Walburg (Sask.), Canada. Henry and Calvin Gerber preceded, also two brothers in infancy. Burial was made at Los Angeles.
1945a ACHS Scrapbook, Handwritten-December 28, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

THORNTOWN - Addie M. Ginn, 80-year-old resident of Thorntown, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday in Witham Hospital at Lebanon. She had been in poor health the past five years. Born March 22, 1886 at Summershade, Ky., she was a daughter of John L. and Francis Rush Perkins. She married Earl D. Ginn 60 years ago. Mr. Ginn died in September, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Ginn had lived in the Walnut Grove, Pleasant Hill, Kirklin and Darlington communities. She had lived in Thorntown since 1943 and was a member of the Thorntown Christian Church. Survivors include five sons, Max and Raymond Ginn both of Frankfort, Winfred Ginn of near Dover, Kenneth Ginn of Plainfield and Robert Ginn of Fort Wayne; a brother, Bert Perkins of Waynetown, and eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A brother, sister, son and granddaughter preceded her in death. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Russell and Hitch Funeral Home with Rev. Herbert Swearingen officiating. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery at Frankfort. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; April 18, 1966
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Clyde R. Gorman, 89, Gas City, a native of Willshire, Ohio, died last Sunday in Marion General Hospital, Marion, after a one-week illness. His first wife, Mary, is deceased. His second wife, Vera, survives, as do a daughter and a daughter [sic]. Funeral services were this afternoon in Gas City, with burial in Riverside Cemetery there.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Contributed by Karin King

Clifford Green, 74, of 424 E. Main Street died at 4:50 pm yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital where he had been a patient about four weeks. Surviving are a son, Vern, Toledo; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cooper, Toledo and Mrs. Teen Tunning, Cleveland; three brothers, Jack, Cleveland, George, Garrett, and Richard, Fort Wayne; two grandsons and a granddaughter. Services will be Saturday afternoon in C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 pm today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 30, 1968, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

PINE VILLAGE - Elizabeth "Liz" L. (Baldock) Grider, 70, 156 Roach St., Royston, Ga., died at 11:52 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She had been hospitalized since May 9. She was born Nov. 24, 1929 in Liberty, Ky., the daughter of Marion and Loreene Jane Sallee Baldock. She married Melvin L. Grider in Kentucky. He preceded in death April 27, 1971. She was raised and attended school in Liberty. She lived in rural Warren County for several years. For the past 15 years she had resided with her son in Royston. She formerly worked at Duncan Electric in Lafayette. She attended Royston Baptist Church. She loved crafts and enjoyed needle point. Survivors include: her mother, Loreene Baldock, Pine Village; four daughters, Linda (Jim) Smith, Tampa, Fla., Brenda (Rick) Oilar, Pine Village, Jane (Archie) Ehler, Williamsport, Donna (Jim) Lewis, Gatlinburg, Tenn.; a son, Melvin Dennis Grider, with whom she made her home, Royston, Ga., three sisters, Nellie (Kenneth) Dowell, Fowler, Callie Baldock, Pine Village, June (Jerry) McClellan, Crawfordsville; a brother, William "Bud" Baldock, Pine Village; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her father, Marion Baldock. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty, Ky. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Liberty. Maus Funeral Home, Attica, was in charge of local arrangements.
The Neighbor, Fountain County, Indiana; May 24, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

LEBANON - Leo D. Grimes, 76, who lived near Dover the past 47 years, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday at the Bowles Nursing Home in Clarks Hill. He had been ill two years and serious six months. A former Jefferson Township trustee in Boone County, he was born Jan. 25, 1889, in Boone County to Edward and Dora Alice Booher Grimes. He was married to Nellie Cory Dec. 8, 1910, in Thorntown. He was a past master of the Thorntown Masonic Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Thorntown where he had been a deacon and elder. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Darrell Shirley, of Crown Point; a son, Donald of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Boicourt of Lebanon and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, granddaughter, three sisters and a brother. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Russell & Hitch Funeral Home in Lebanon. Revs. Quinton Everest and Richard M. Craig will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lebanon. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; July 9, 1965
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Elfrieda M. Gump, 77 - Service Pending
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.
Columbia City Post & Mail (IN), Wednesday, February 22, 2006
ELFRIEDA M. GUMP, 77, of Huntertown, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2006. Arrangements by Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.
News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - February 23, 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.
Columbia City Post & Mail (IN), Friday, February 24, 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
All contributed by Karin King

Harold O. Amos Guthrie, 72, of Lakeland, Florida, died at 10:25 a.m. Thursday in Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa, Florida. He had been in ill health since November and hospitalized one week. Born and reared at Salem, he lived at Lafayette many years before moving to Florida in 1974. He was married in 1948 at Indianapolis to Mary Belle Giles, who died in 1975. Mr. Guthrie was a retired plumber. He served in the Army during World War II. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Rosemary) Anderson of Boynton Beach, Florida; two brothers, John Guthrie of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Andy Guthrie; and one sister, Anna, both of Michigan.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Friday, April 30, 1982
Contributed by Lena Harper

Mrs. Cornelia Hadsell, 103, Dies Here; Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Perkins & Reeb Funeral Home, Hicksville, O., for Mrs. Cornelia "Granny" Hadsell, 103, who died Saturday night at the Grove Convalescent Home following a short illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Hadsell ws the widow of Byron Hadsell. She was born Dec. 24, 1842, at Pousinkill, N. Y., and in 1854 came to Bryan, O. Later the family moved to a farm near St. Joe, Ind., where it remained until 1904 when it moved to Hicksville. Mr. Hadsell died in 1910. Surviving are a son, Marshall, of Peru, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The Rev. Wallace Jones will officiate for the funeral and burial will be in the Alton Cemetery, Hicksville.
[burial New Paris Cemetery; New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana]
1945a ACHS Scrapbook, Handwritten-Monday, December 24, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Frieda C. Hahnert, 94, Kokomo, a Decatur native, died at 1:25 Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Care Center, Kokomo. Her husband, Earl G. Hahnert, died in 1970. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a brother, and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at Fenn and Shirley Mortuary, Kokomo, with calling from 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Memorials are to the Main Street United Methodist Church, Kokomo.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Friday, April 9, 1999
Freida Hahnert, 94, a resident of Windsor Estates, died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at Saint Joseph Hospital & Health Center. Born July 28, 1904 in Adams County, she was the daughter of William H. and Ora (DeArmond) Patterson. She was married May 16, 1925 in Decatur, to Earl G. Hahnert, who died April 18, 1970. She was a housewife who worked at Delco Electronics during the war years. She enjoyed yard work, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and she took great pride in her family. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, and the Shaprsville Order of Easter Star #148. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jack L. and Elva L. Hahnert, Kokomo; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty L. and Richard I. Gerhart, Kokomo; five granddaughters, Kristina Whisler and her husband, Larry, Dallas Texas, Karen Eikenberry, Noblesville, Kimberly Gerhart-Fritz and her husband, Peter, Indianapolis, Anne Theohares and her husband Nicholas Anderson, and Monica Cochran and her husband William, Carmel; one stepgrandson, Charles Reid and his wife, Kim, Logansport; eight great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Mildred Patterson, Ossian; and one sister, Lola Burke, Cadillac, Mich. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, and one step-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Fenn & Shirley Mortuary Colonial Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road. The Revs. David Her and Harold Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, 830 S. Main St.
Kokomo Tribune, Howard County, Indiana; Friday, 9 April 1999
Contributed by Karin King

Eva V. Hake, 85, died Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County, she was a lifelong Hoagland area resident and retired in 1979 after 50 years at General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne. Her husband, Clarence J. died in 1990. Surviving is a sister, Florence Beckman of Fort Wayne. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. U.S. 27, Fort Wayne, with calling an hour before Mass. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, 111 S. Water St., Monroeville, with rosary recital at 3:30 p.m. Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hessen Cassel, Fort Wayne. Memorials to the church's restoration and renovation fund or Masses.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; 18 May 2000
Contributed by Jim Cox

WILLIAMSPORT - Martha Fugate, 87, formerly of Williamsport, died 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, 1999, at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport. Born Oct. 1, 1911, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Owens Lockard. She married Perry Haas in 1930, and later married Don Fugate in 1950. She was preceded in death by both husbands. She resided in Attica most of her life, and in Florida for 12 years before relocating to Williamsport where she had resided until her move to Logansport. She had resided in Logansport for the past week. She was formerly employed as a cook in various restaurants in Attica. She was later a cook for the Sheraton Twin Towers in Orlando. She retired in 1967. She formerly attended the Attica-Williamsport Presbyterian Church. In her early life she enjoyed playing golf and bowling. She was an avid euchre player and enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include: daughters, Nicki (Ken) Breese, Logansport, Linda (Tom) Pintar, Phoenix, Mary Kay Hislope, Williamsport; daughter-in-law, Wilma Haas, Attica; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Haas, six sisters and five brothers. Private funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday in the Riverside Cemetery in Attica. Memorial contributions can be made to the Williamsport Senior Citizens Center. Maus Funeral Directors, Attica, in charge of arrangements and conducting of services.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; August 18, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

TAB - Lue "Vicie" (Bennett) Hembree, 77, died at her residence at 1 a.m., Friday, June 25, 1999. She had been in ill health the past year. Born Nov. 2, 1921 in Harlan, Ky., she was the daughter of Silas J. and Ella Peace Bennett. She married Felix E. Hembree Sr., July 17, 1937 in Evarts, Ky. He preceded her in death in 1981. She resided in Harlan and Coxton, Ky., before relocating to Warren County in 1960. She was a homemaker. She attended the Hedrick Assembly of God Church. Survivors include: sons, Billy H. Hembree, Greenville, Texas, Felix E. Hembree and Grant F. Hembree, both of Tab, A. Wayne Hembree, Attica, Walter M. Hembree, Apple Valley, Calif., daughters, Rebecca Krick, Union City, Ella Dalton, Springhill, Tenn., Margie Druery, Greenville, Texas, Marie Winkler, St. Louis, Mo., sister, Anges Tramel, Evarts, Ky.; brother, Charles Bennett, Evarts, Ky.; 22 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters ;and three brothers. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Monday at Fisher Funeral Home, West Lebanon, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 30, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WILLIAMSPORT - Frances I. (Thomas) Hewitt, 79, of rural Williamsport, died at 1:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 1999, at USMC Logan Campus in Danville, Ill. Born Dec. 31, 1919, near Tab, she was the daughter of Charley E. and Grace Lawman Thomas. She married Lloyd "Brice" Hewitt Sept. 8, 1944 in Kaufman, Texas, who survives. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1937. She and her husband owned and operated Ambia Bottle Gas Company for 45 years before retiring in 1989. Previously, she was a telephone operator and was also employed at the Citizens State Bank in Williamsport. She was baptized at Locust Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors, other than her husband, include: brothers, George (Phyllis) Thomas, Dyer, Charley (Mary Ann) Thomas, Lafayette, LeRoy (Rosemary) Thomas of Lafayette and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant brother and one infant sister. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Saturday at Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport with Rev. Don Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Rainsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Warren County Ambulance Service or the Warren County Community Foundation.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; August 18, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Charles W. Hilker, aged 47, 125 Maple Grove Avenue, died at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday at the Lutheran Hospital after an operation for ulcers and peritonitis. He was an employee of the Parrot Meat Market. Mr. Hilker was a member of the Trinity English Lutheran Church. He was born in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Eva Bowser Hilker; one son, Elgin F.; one daughter, Miss Ruth; one sister, Mrs. W. D. Ryan and two brothers, William E. and Fred H., all of this city. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and at the Trinity English Lutheran Church at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. Paul Krauss officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold services at the home at 8 o'clock Friday evening.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; December 20, 1928, Page 20
Contributed by Jim Cox

Aged Resident of County Dies - John Z. Hilt, Retired Farmer and Long Resident of Wildcat Vicinity, Expires Suddenly.
John Z. Hilt, one of the oldest native sons and a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe county, died suddenly at 8 o'clock Friday night at the family home, 1016 Robert street. Mr. Hilt suffered a stroke of paralysis in December, 1923, and had been in failing health since that time, but his condition was not regarded as serious, his death coming as a great shock to his family and friends. Born November 18, 1848, on the Wildcat creek, near the Peter's mill bridge, Mr. Hilt continued to reside in the country and engaged in farming, which industry he continued to follow until about eight years ago, when he retired and the family moved to the city. He was united in marriage January 1, 1861, to Miss Catherine Goodman, who, with the following children, all of Lafayette, survives: Mrs. Hiram Amstutz, Mrs. Ernest Lairy, Mrs. Walter Elser, Mrs. Fred Good and Peter Hilt. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Bradshaw parlors to be prepared for burial and may be viewed at the family home after noon today. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, Rev. C. T. Goodsell, of the First Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the Isley cemetery, near the home where Mr. Hilt was born.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, September 12, 1925, page 12
Contributed by Lena Harper

VICTIM OF HEAT - Mrs. Rose Hilt Dies at Hospital After Short Illness.
The intense heat of yesterday was the cause of the death of Mrs. Rose Hilt, wife of Peter Hilt, who died at 6:55 o'clock this morning at St. Elizabeth hospital. During the hot spell in July Mrs. Hilt was overcome by the heat and she never fully recovered from the attack. The family lived on a farm four miles northeast of the city, and Mrs. Hilt a short time ago came to the home of her father-in-law, John Hilt, 1016 Roberts street, to recuperate. Yesterday afternoon she took a walk out in the hot sun, and shortly after she returned home in the evening she suffered a hemorrhage of the brain. Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning she was taken in the city ambulance to the hospital, but nothing could be done to save her life. Mrs. Hilt was thirty-three years old and leaves a husband and three children. She was an estimable woman and her death was a particularly sad one. The remains were prepared for burial at the Folckemer parlors and were later taken to the home of John Hilt on Roberts street to await interment.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, August 11, 1913
The funeral of Mrs. Peter Hilt will be held from the home of the father-in-law, John Hilt, at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. Interment in the Isley cemetery.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, August 12, 1913
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMSPORT - Mabel M. (Hamblen) Holloway Means, 76, 307 Grant St., Williamsport, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 1999, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Lafayette. She had been hospitalized for the past three weeks. Born Nov. 21, 1922, in Greenhill, she was the daughter of Jesse and Elmira Elizabeth Lewis Hamblen. She first married Estelle "Corn" Holloway in 1942 in Lafayette. He preceded in death May 8, 1987. She married James L. Means April 7, 1990 in Mesa, Ariz., who survives. She had been a resident of Williamsport most of her life and had lived for 15 years in Harvey, Ill. She graduated from Williamsport High School in 1941. She worked as a telephone operator for Indiana Bell and later for Illinois Bell for 30 years. She retired from Illinois Bell on April 16, 1982. She was a member of the Williamsport United Methodist Church. She was a life member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post 3318 of Attica, 50 year member and past president of the American Legion Post 52 of Attica, Ladies Auxiliary of the Attica Eagles Lodge 2596, and the Eight & Forty Club of the Vigo County Chapter 260. Survivors, besides the husband, include: a son, Jeff Holloway, Tempe, Ariz.; daughters, Karen (Ron) Lowe, Williamsport, Cindy (Dan) Collins, Attica; step sons, James Means Jr. and Dani Means, both of Hoopeston, Ill.; step daughters, Rebecca (Pat) Young, Hoopeston, Ill., Jill Means, Danville, Ill.; sisters, Josephine Pickrell and Opal (Beverly) Watkins, Williamsport, Louise (Jerry) Kuntz, Collinsville, Ill; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Hamblen; two sisters, Viola and Thelma Hamblen. V.F.W. memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by funeral services at 2:15 p.m. in Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with the Rev. Charles Anderson officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Williamsport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Humane Society.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; July 21, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Florence A. Hower died Friday at her home. She retired in 1985 as a meat packer for Rogers Markets of Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband, Frederick E.; three daughters, Patsy Diane Sakowicz and Sylvia Lynn Hower, both of Fort Wayne and Gloria Jean Rumschlag of Decatur; a granddaughter; a sister, Mary Jane Grimes of Crandon, Wisc.; and two brothers, Carl Thomas of Hornbrook, Calif., and Ralph Thomas of Fort Wayne. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Calling from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Inc. or Allen County Cancer Society.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen Co, IN; Saturday, May 15, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Ruth Agnes Hower, 83, of Fishers, died June 3 at her home. Formerly of Fort Wayne, she retired in 1977 as an elementary school teacher. Her husband, Irvin "Max," died in 1984. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Hower of Fishers; a son, Stanley of Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Antoinetta Higgins of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and two brothers, Francis Altman of Chalmers and Wilmer Altman of Ambia. Services were June 9. Burial in Manasota Memorial Park, Manatee, Fla. Arrangements by Wagner and Hughes Family Mortuary, Noblesville.
Unknown newspaper, Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; June 22, 1999
Contributed by Karin King

Former Monticello resident Chester Ira Huffman, 89, of Bradenton, Florida, died there June 26th in Carol Lou Mora Care Center. He had been an ill health several months. Born in Randolph County, he had lived at Monticello most of his life, and had spent the winter months in Florida. He moved to Bradenton 20 years ago. He owned and operated Huffman machine shop at Monticello, 26 years. In 1913 he was married to Irene Masters, who survives. Mr. Huffman was a member of Evangelical Covenant Church, Bradenton. Surviving with the widow are two sons, Robert Huffman of Jacksonville, Florida, and Keith Huffman of Speedway; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Jones of Lafayette; and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Lowery of Winamac.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Wednesday, July 14, 1982, page B2
Contributed by Lena Harper

Dale E. Jacobs, 66, passed away at home Monday, September 16, 2013, after a four year courageous battle with complications of Agent Orange. Born in Cincinnati, OH, Dale was a CPA with North American Van Lines, Fort Wayne National Bank and retired from Neighborhood Health Clinic. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Dale enjoyed golf, travel, cards, games, and dancing. Surviving are his wife, June Jacobs of Fort Wayne, son, Scott (Wendy) Jacobs of Fishers, daughter, Vicki (Peter) Schenkel of Fort Wayne, mother, Dorothy Diebold of Cincinnati, OH, brothers, Dennis Jacobs of Cincinnati, OH, and Rick (Lois) Jacobs of Lincoln, NE, grandchildren, Lily, Zack, Louie, and Colin, and mother-in-law, Dorothy McMurray of Louisville, KY. Dale was preceded in death by his father Robert Diebold, grandmother, Vera Smith, and father-in-law, Christopher McMurray. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd. with Msgr. John Suelzer officiating, calling 1 hour prior to Mass. Calling also 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; September 17, 2013

MARIE JEMUELLER, 77, Decatur, died Wednesday in Lakeside Manor, her residence since February, 1990. There are no known survivors. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in D. O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with burial in Huntertown Cemetery, Allen County. Visiting hours are 10-11 a.m. Monday.
[buried Huntertown Cemetery, Huntertown, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, June 24, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

WEST LAFAYETTE - Ruth P. (LaBounty) Jennings, 79, of Friendship House, West Lafayette, died at Valley Care Medical Center, Plesanton, Calif., at 6 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. She suffered a heart attack while there attending her niece's wedding. Born near Rainsville Feb. 15, 1920, she was the daughter of George A. and Lilly R. (Nicholson) LaBounty. She married William Sanford Jennings Feb. 15, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1981. She resided in Montmorenci, Odell and Colfax before relocating to West Lafayette 16-years ago. She was a 1940 graduate of Boswell High School. She was a homemaker. She also performed housekeeping and cleaning many years for several clients. She was a member of the Boswell Christian Church where she taught Sunday school. She was a charter member of the Brady Lane Christian Church in Lafayette. She enjoyed making hook rugs and punch craft. Survivors include: daughters Sandra (David) Williams, Las Vegas, Nev., Linda Jennings, Freemont, Calif., Rhocenia Snedeker, Pine Village; brothers George and John LaBounty, both of Boswell; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Visitation was be 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Friday at Fisher Funeral Home, Williamsport with the Rev. William Overbay officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; 6 Oct 1999 p A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Services for Mrs. Isabelle "Tid" Jones, 66, of 917 Woodview Boulevard will be at 11 am Friday at Pilgrim Baptist Church. She died at 3:45 am Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been a patient since October. Mrs. Jones, a native of Marion, Alabama lived in Fort Wayne since 1938. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Pearson and Mrs. Betty Rush, Fort Wayne and Nancy Jones, Aurora, Illinois and a sister, Mrs. Irene Hatch, Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Micheaux Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 13, 1977, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Thomas Kelly, who died Friday evening at his home, northwest corner of Third and Barthold streets of stomach trouble, resided in this city forty years and was for many years superintendent of the Wabash and Erie canal, under Baird and Bratton. He was one of the builders of the Richmond railroad. His aged wife survives him, as does his only son, Robert Kelly, an engineer on the Lake Erie and Western road. The funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. from the residence tomorrow and at 10 o'clock from the cathedral.
Ft. Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, Feb. 5, 1893, p.8
Contributed by Jim Cox

The remains of Miss Frank M.C. Kendall, who died in Madison, were shipped to Washington, PA., for cremation.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, June 3, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Services for Dorothy Roberta Klepper will be at 11 am Thursday in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. The 52-year-old resident of 3423 Broadway died at 3:30 am Tuesday at her residence. Mrs. Klepper was a native of Muncie and had resided in Fort Wayne most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Dayton E.; four sons, Glenn E., Larry D. and Stanley T., at home, and Dennis K., Fort Wayne; and her mother, Reba Richards; a sister, Katie Colvin and two brothers, Gene and Errett Richards, all of Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Ft. Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 13, 1978, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Everette L. Klinger, 55, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in his home, 1813 North 15th Street, at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Born in Lafayette, he spent his life here and had been employed by the Indiana Gas and Water company and its predecessor as service supervisor for 35 years. He was married to Georgiana Sperb in 1923 and was a member of Elks 143. Surviving with the widow are a son, George L. of Lafayette; a daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Wilton, Lafayette; a sister, Mrs. Leo Cassman, Lafayette, and a brother, Archie Klinger, Downey, California.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, June 10, 1957, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

KLOPFENSTEIN FUNERAL THIS P.M. - DECATUR RESIDENT AND ??? OF THIS COMMUNITY DIES AT HOWE
It was received here Saturday of the death of Sam Klopfenstein, 80, retired farmer of Howe and native of the Berne community who passed away at his home in northern Indiana from an extended illness of complications. The deceased, who was 80, was born northwest of Berne, a son of ??? P. Klopfenstein and Barbara-Roth Klopfenstein. He was married to Lena Hirschy, who ???, together with an adopted son, Vilas Klopfenstein, who resides at Sturgis, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Klopfenstien moved to the Howe vicinity approximately 35 years ago, where they engaged in farming. Mrs. John Rich of this place ??? Sarah Buehrer of Avilla, ??? surviving sisters. A sister, Lydia Mathys of Geneva preceded him just three weeks ago. Others who preceded him were Mrs. Ferdinand Stauffer, Mrs. Hartman, Jacob, Peter and ??? were sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at a Howe funeral home. Burial was made at that place. (left half of the obit is missing)
[burial Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange County, Indiana; Spelled KLOPFENSTIEN on stone]
1945a ACHS Scrapbook; Handwritten-July 23, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

CATHERINE M. MANNING, 86, Fort Wayne, a native of Decatur, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Her husband, Frank Manning, died in 1991. Among survivors are a daughter and a son. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Visiting hours are 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, March 19, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Services Arranged for Mrs. Markoff
Mrs. Florence Markoff, 40, 1508 East Rudisill Boulevard, died at 3:50 pm Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Bulgaria, she lived here 25 years. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, the Moose Auxiliary, Mothers of World War II and the Bulgarian M.P.O. Kostur Society. She is survived by her husband, George; a son, Nicholas; two sisters, Mrs. Stiro Christ, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Vaska George, Los Angeles; and her father, three sisters and a brother in Bulgaria. Friends may call at the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary after 1 pm today. Services will be held there at 1:30 pm Friday and at the Trinity Church at 2 pm, the Rev. George B. Wood officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 21, 1948, Page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

SYRACUSE: GLADYS ELSIE MARTIN, 93, formerly of Syracuse, died Friday at her home in Sebastian, Fla. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Gerald, died in 1961. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Mysra ? of Sebastian, Fla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edna Andorfer of Southfield, Mich. Services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, with a rosary service at 8 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Vero Beach Hospice.
Journal Gazette, Adams County IN; Fort Wayne, Indiana; unknown date
Contributed by Karin King

James Menefee Rites Friday
Funeral services will be held Friday for James W. Menefee, 66, of 2430 Bowser Avenue who died at 11:55 pm Tuesday at his home of coronary occlusion following a short illness. A retired manufacturer, Mr. Menefee was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and a member of the Trinity Gospel Church. He was the son of pioneer residents Charles and Mary Menefee. Surviving are his wife, Ida E.; a son, James M., Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Hayes, Columbia City and Mrs. Robert Olds, Wapakoneta, O.; a brother, Charles M., Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pressel, and Mrs. Amy Harrod, both of Fort Wayne, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Chalfant-Perry Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:30 pm Friday. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. The Revs. G. T. Bustin and George Wilhelm will officiate.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 21, 1948, Page 8
Contributed by Jim Cox

MARCELLA H. "MARTY" (BOYLE) MEYER, 73, of Fort Wayne died Sunday in Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. The Fort Wayne native was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and St. Francis Guild, and past president of the GE Elex Club. Surviving are husband, Gail F.; daughters, Monya J. Weissert and Gayle M. Waldman, both of Fort Wayne; sons, Ken E. of Portsmouth, Va., and Mark D. of Fort Wayne; a brother, Huey Boyle of Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the church, with burial in St. Catherine's Catholic Cemetery, Nix Settlement. Calling is 1 to 4:30 and 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. A rosary is at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home. Memorials are to Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; January 9, 1996, Page: 4A
Contributed by Jim Cox

CHARLES E. MILLER, 73, of Avon Park, Fla., died Tuesday. The Ligonier native retired in 1985 from Essex Wire Corp. after 45 years and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M.; a daughter, Donna M. Tom of Churubusco; sons, David E., of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Douglas W. of Oakwood, Ohio; sisters, Elizabeth Gouker of Fort Wayne and Ann Threatt of Bradenton, Fla.; brothers, Robert F. of Frostproof, Fla., and Sam of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., where calling is 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. to- (cut off)
[buried Highland Park Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, February 10, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

BROOK- David C. Miller Sr., 72, of Brook, was killed at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in a truck accident near Kentland.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Wednesday, July 14, 1982, page B2
Contributed by Lena Harper

WILLIAMSPORT - Wayne N. Miller, 76, Riverdale, Ill., died at 10:35 a.m. on Aug. 11, 1999, at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Ill. A former resident of Warren County, he had been in ill health for several months. Born July 26, 1923, near Pence, he was the son of William R. and Ruby Flo Cole Miller. He married Marcella Heldorn in Lowell and she preceded him in death in 1963. He relocated to Lake County in 1940 and resided there several years before relocating to Riverdale where he resided 25 years. He obtained an associate degree in Theology from Ollivet College in Kankakee, Ill. He was employed as a forklift operator at Scott Lad Foods for many years, retiring in 1987. He had also been an assistant manager of stores and worked in the warehouse for Scott Lad. He was also employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in Lansing, Ill. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II in the European Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion Post 3564 at Riverdale. Survivors include: sons, Michael W. Miller, Hammond and Edward Lee Miller, Nashville; daughters, Rhonda Hykes, Atlanta, Deborah Heighway, Bristol, Christine Lipton, Mishawaka and Candice Wickizer, Mishawaka; brothers, Merrill (Imelda) Miller, Lowell, Stanley Miller, Naeogdoches, Texas, Donald "Jim" Miller, Sullivan and Rex (Georgia) Miller, Lake Statlon; sisters, Nancy Hatch, Merrillville and Mary Jo (Dick) Musgrave, Westville; sister in law, Lora Mae Miller, Cedar Lake; 14 grandchildren and one step great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a grandduaghter, three brothers and six sisters. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Monday at Fisher Funeral Home in Williamsport with Rev. Kenneth Dishman officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was in Redwood Cemetery.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; August 18, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

A fugitive from a state hospital was killed Saturday night when he crashed during a high-speed chase by state police near Gosport. Marvin Mitchell, 45, died several hours later in a Martinsville hospital. He was identified as a runaway from the State Hospital at Evansville, police said. Mitchell formerly lived in Indianapolis but the hospital said he had an Evansville address and apparently was living with a sister.
Vincennes Sun-Commercial, Knox County, Indiana; 4 Jan 1965, p 2
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Mrs. Sarah Mosley, 111, died last night in this city at the residence of her son-in-law, Owen Bare. There is but one person older than she in the United States, Mr. Nero Griswold aged 120, of McMinneville, Tenn., who beat a drum for Washington during the Revolution. She has seven children living, the oldest, Mrs. Kenfrowse, of New Albany, being aged 87. Until six years ago she was very active taking long walks, until she fell down and injured her thigh. About three years ago, her hair turned from white to black, it's original color.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, November 25, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

HUNTINGTON, July 17-Ms. Catherine Mary Ness, 75, died unexpectedly yesterday at her home in Lancaster township. Surviving are the husband, Leo. L. Ness; five sons, Herman and Leo J. Huntington, Albert, at home, George, Rock Creek township, and Sylvester, Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Reust, near Huntington, Mrs. Rosemary Snell, Mrs. Mary Quinn and Mrs. Cecilia Ness, all of Los Angeles; a brother, Jacob Geizieichte, Huntington; a half-brother, Peter Zahn, Chicago; 32 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. (CDT) Friday at SS. Peter and Paul's church, Rev. Lawrence Fettig officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Unknown source dated July 11, 1942
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

OXFORD - Eula Jean (Grigsby) Noble, 63, 307 S. Fifth St., Oxford, died 9:55 a.m. Sept. 28 in the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Lafayette. Born in Hazard Kentucky Jan. 14 1936. She was the daughter of Woodrow and Martha Combs Whitaker Grigsby. She married Richard Noble April 30, 1955 in Hazard; Ky. He survives. She was raised in Hazard and attended Hazard High School. She formerly resided in Chicago for nine years and was a resident of Oxford since 1969. She was former owner and operator of the Towne House Cafe in Pine Village for 28 years and later operated the Southside Cafe in Oxford for seven years. She was a member of the Oxford Church of Christ. Also surviving are: daughters, Mrs. Dave (Joyce) Zimmerman, Danville, Ill., Mrs. Roy (Lois) Henry, Oxford, Mrs. Charles (Jackie) Flaherty, Oxford and Judy Noble, Fowler; sons, Richard Noble, Jr. and Wayne Noble, both of Oxford, David Noble, Kentland; brothers, Dewey Grigsby and Freddie Grigsby, both of Hazard, Ky.; sisters, Mrs. Jesse (Wanda) Whitaker and Mrs. Ed (Debbie) Feltner, both of Hazard, Ky., Mrs. Doyle (Ruth) Allison, Otterbein; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Services were 12 p.m. Friday at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica with Roy A. Henry officiating. Burial was in the Justus Cemetery, Oxford. Memorial contributions can be made to the Benton County Cancer Society.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; 6 Oct 1999, p A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

ALVIN E. OPLIGER, 74, died at 5:35 a.m. Wednesday at Willow Ridge Nursing Home. Mr. Opliger was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident. He retired as an accountant for Canfield Lumber Co. Surviving are four daughters, Suzanne, Jeanette and Phyllis Opliger, all of Detroit, and Dorothy Opliger of Fort Wayne; two sons, Kent of Columbia City, and Steven of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Ruth E. Turner of Fort Wayne, and Irene Ladig of Zephyrhills, Fla.; eight brothers, Walter of Albion, Carl of Zephyrhills, Fla., Kenneth, Donald and Eddie Jr., all of Fort Wayne, Charles and Richard, both of Avilla, and David of South Carolina; and three grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Burial in Eel River Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association or National Kidney Foundation.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, March 22, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

Deborah Kaye Bridges Osborn Age 52, Indianapolis, died Saturday, November 27, 2004. She worked for State Auto Insurance as a Clerk. She was a Charter Member of Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, President of the Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor's Aid and Usher. Survivors include Father Willie C. Bridges, one son, Marcus (Carmen) Osborn; seven brothers, Rev. Lloyd A. (Lynn) Bridges, Darryl T. (Gwen) Bridges, Gregory L. Bridges, Jeffery W. Bridges, Michael A. Bridges, Stephen A. (Cheryl) Bridges, Alex V. (Charity) Bridges; grandmother Vivian Person; companion Steve Mundy; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2004 in Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, with calling from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, and from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday in the church. Entombment will be in Washington Park North Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Marvin L. Boatright Funeral Service, Inc., 2163 N. Illinois St.
The Indianapolis Star, Indiana; December 3, 2004
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Herbert Parrish, 59, of R. R. 2, Howe, Ind., died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne following an illness of one month. He is survived by his wife, Lola; two daughters, Mrs. Glen Patterson and Mrs. James Wire, both of Fort Wayne; two sons, Ivan and Keith, of Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Essex of DeWitt, Ark.; three brothers, James of Willshire, O., John of Monroe, Ind., and Joshua of Decatur, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral home at Fort Wayne, the Rev. Ervin Kurth officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Monroe, Ind.
1945a ACHS Scrapbook, Handwritten-Friday, December 21, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

DOROTHY M. PELTIER, 73, died Wednesday at Willow Ridge Living Center. She was born in Monroeville. Arrangements pending at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 U.S. 30 East, New Haven.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1994
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Dorothy M Peltier [Dorothy M Pillars] Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 73; Marital status: Widowed Birth Date: 27 Jun 1920; Birth Place: Monroeville, In; Death Date: 9 Feb 1994; Death Place: Ft Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA Father: Thomas Pillars; Mother: ?? Pence; Informant: Willow Ridge Records; no relation; Fort Wayne, Indiana Cremation: February 12, 1994; Fort Wayne Crematory; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contributed by Karin King

Jeannette M. Penrose, 69, Sturgis, Michigan, sister of a rural Decatur woman, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Survivors include a daughter; a son; three sisters, including Elizabeth Bleeke, route 2, Decatur; and a brother. Her husband, Howard B. Penrose, is deceased. Funeral services were this afternoon at Thompson and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with burial in South Union Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Contributed by Karin King

Dr. Rodney Petzold, 47, Decatur, died at 2:36 a.m. today in Adams County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Haggard and Armes Funeral Home, Decatur. [Cremated]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, February 10, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

WEST LEBANON - Loren E. Pugh, 79, a resident of West Lebanon, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 in Country Care Nursing Center, Williamsport. He had been a resident since November 2001. He was born Dec. 2, 1922 in Danville, Vermilion County, Ill., the son of Elmer and Bertha Skinner Pugh. He married Ethel Mae Corder June 29, 1951 in West Lebanon. She preceded in death June 12, 1994. He had lived in West Lebanon most of his life and attended West Lebanon schools. He was employed as an aluminum stretcher at Aluminum Company of America in Lafayette and retired after 30 years of service. He previously worked on the family farm. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the West Lebanon Christian Church, American Legion Post #259 in Williamsport, VFW Post #3318 in Attica and was a retired fireman from the West Lebanon Fire Department. He enjoyed wood carving and walking for exercise. Survivors include: two daughters, Beverly A. Johnson, West Lebanon and Glenda S. (Richard) Bushue, Covington; two granddaughters, Corana L. Drake, Covington and Koa A. Knowles, West Lebanon; a grandson, Toby D. Johnson, Sidell, Ill.; and four great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Olive Behnke. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in West Lebanon Christian Church with the Rev. Bruce Thornsbrough officiating. Burial was in West Lebanon Cemetery with full military gravesite rites. Grady Funeral Home, West Lebanon, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 26, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Little Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Punghorst, of North Street, died at 10:00 this morning of congestion of the stomach. He was a bright little boy and the parents are greatly bereaved. The funeral will be held at 9:00 Monday morning from St. Boniface Church.
Lafayette Daily Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Saturday, February 8, 1890, page 1
Contributed by Lena Harper

Wava Lea Reader, 59, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 25, 1955 in Roll, Indiana, and graduated from Blackford High School in 1973. She married her husband, Jeff Reader, on March 1, 1980 in Roanoke, Indiana. Wava resided in Japan and Hawaii. While in Japan, Wava was awarded the Nippon Zenkokai award by the emperor of Japan in 1991 for community relations. She also spent many years manufacturing Native American crafts and was well known for her dream catchers. Her hobbies include gardening, Native American crafts, traveling, spending time with family, as well as her cats, Diva and JoJo. Wava attended the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, Dunkirk. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Patricia and Victor West; grandparents, Hoyt R. and Gertrude (Foley) Bridges; and uncles, Russell and Herb Bridges. Survivors include her husband, Jeff; two daughters, Brandy M. E. Reader, Hartford City, and Leigh A. (Dallas) Gray, Millgrove; four grandchildren, Cassidy M. Reader, Mazy M. E. Reader, Izzy M. E. Reader, and Brody M. Gray; a brother, Richard A. Brown, Hartford City; a sister, Ulondra E. (Brown) Dawson, Hartford City; step-sisters, Vicki M. (West) Ingersoll, Westfield, and Stormy D. West, Columbus, GA; two uncles, William A. (Nancy) Bridges, Rhode Island, and Hoyt R. (Kathy) Bridges (retired Army MSGT), Marietta, GA; an aunt, Clara Bridges, Hampton, VA; cousins, Herbie J. Bridges, Hampton, VA, Stephen Bridges, Bear, Delaware, and Paul Bridges, Spiceland, Delaware; and a nephew, Cory M. Dawson, Greenwood. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., with Rev. Bobby Thomas officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:30 A.M. to the start of the service on Thursday.
Hartford City News Times, Blackford County, Indiana; April 17, 2014
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Norris H. Reed, former resident of West Lafayette, died Friday evening in Chicago. Until recently he lived at 136 South Chauncey, before ill-health prompted him to move to Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Born in Nebraska, he was advertising manager for Standard Oil company of Indiana for many years. His wife, Mae, preceded him and death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. T. A. Jones; a son, Dwight S.; and a sister, Mrs. Lula R. Wilson.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, June 10, 1957, page 4
Contributed by Lena Harper

Marion J. "Babe" Reuzenaar, 80, of 829 S. 28th St., died at 7 pm Sunday in his home. Mr. Reuzenaar was a foreman for the Monon Railroad in the rip track repair department. He was with Monon for 40 years retiring Jan. 1, 1971. He also had been a shift foreman for National Homes. Born in Lafayette Aug. 29, 1907, he was a lifelong resident of Lafayette and a graduate of St. Lawrence Grade School. He was married June 21, 1929, in Lafayette to Catherine Marie Warren. She survives. Mr. Reuzenaar was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Old Rails, Number 3. Survviing with the widow are two sons, Everett Lee Reuzenaar and Joseph Dean Reuzenaar; a daughter, Mrs. Jesse (Sandra) Rascoe; and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Klutzke, all of Lafayette.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1987
Contributed by Lena Harper

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

Mrs. Annie Richards, who was so horribly burned by her clothing catching fire at Marion Grant county, died from the effects of the injury.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, June 3, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Patrick Ronan, the well-known Monon engineer, left last night for Fort Madison, Iowa to attend the funeral of his brother, Timothy Ronan, who died in a hospital in that city yesterday morning at 7:00. Mr. Ronan was an engineer on the Santa Fe system and the cause of his death is not known, although it is supposed to that he was injured in some manner as he was in the company's hospital at the time he died. He was 48 years old and leaves a widow and six children, who reside at Marseilline, Iowa. Mr. Ronan resided in this city before he went to Iowa and was an engineer on the Monon for some time. In 1876 he and his brother John engaged in the grocery business at the corner of 6th and Hartford streets and remained there until 1882, when Mr. Ronan went to Iowa. He was here on a visit several years ago when his [rest of obit cut off]
Lafayette Morning Journal, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Tuesday, April 2, 1907, page 14
Contributed by Lena Harper

Services for Clyde Root, 74, 306 Whetstone Rd., who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday the Baker Brothers Funeral Home by Reader Fairy Stanley of the First Church of Christ Scientist. Friends are now being received in the funeral home.
Anderson Herald, Madison County, Indiana; October 27, 1960
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Body Buried in MRE 1918, Exhumed Thurs.
Exhumation of the remains of Rev. Daniel Y. Schultz, at one time superintendent of the Fort Wayne Bible Institute, was made at the M.R.E. cemetery Thursday and were shipped today to East Greenville, Pennsylvania, for burial there in a family lot. Rev. Schultz died on December 26, 1918, and his body was buried on a lot owned by the Missionary church in the local cemetery. The remains were placed in a small box yesterday and shipped today, and will be buried beside the body of his wife. The transfer was made at the request of the couple's only daughter, Mrs. H. R. Campbell who lives at East Greenville, Pa.
[buried Union Cemetery of the Hereford Mennonite Church; Bally, Berks County, Pennsylvania]
1945a Adams County, Indiana Historical Society Scrapbook; Handwritten-Fri. July 27, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Thomas J. Smith, 29, of Arcola died at his home at 10:55 p.m. Thursday of pneumonia. He had been ill since last Tuesday. Born in Arcola, the deceased had lived there all his life. He was employed at the Tokheim Oil Tank & Pump Company, Fort Wayne, and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Arcola, being vice-president of the Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Arcola, and a brother, Dr. Maurice J. Smith of Newcastle, Ind. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; May 28, 1937
Contributed by Jim Cox

JAMESTOWN - William F. Smith, 53, of Jamestown, died Friday at Lebanon. Mr. Smith was a printer employed by the McConnell Printing Co. Indianapolis. He formerly operated the Advance Press at Advance. He served in the Naval Air Corps. He was a member of the Advance Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis and the Advance American Legion. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 19, 1922, at Advance to Earnest and Ella Oyler Smith. He was married to Betty Graves in 1948. He is deceased. Surviving are three children, Gary Allen of Mace, Kristy Smith of Jamestown and Mrs. Steve (Kathy) Phillips of Brownsburg; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Nichols of Advance; and three grandchildren. A brother, Charles, is deceased. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Walker Funeral Home. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; September 10, 1976
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

John Robert Snyder, 54, of 7 Nicholas died unexpectedly at his home about 10:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 8, 1979). He had worked Monday and became ill after returning home. Death was due to natural causes. Snyder had worked for 30 years at General Motors Central Foundry Division plant in Tilton where he was a laboratory technician. He served as a corporal in Squadron X in the Air Force during World War II, and was a member of Curtis G. Redden American Legion Post 210. He was a member of Elks Lodge 332 and the Loyal Order of The Moose. Born Jan. 22, 1925, in Oakwood, he was a son of Harold E. and Leah Longstreth Snyder. His mother, a resident of Oakwood, survives. He also is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Shaw of Danville; a son, John Robert Snyder Jr. of Monticello, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Maxey of Danville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a daughter. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lakeside Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Norfleet officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Fauniel Hershbarger collection (a life-long Fountain County, Indiana resident)
Transcribed by Jack Roudebush

CLINTON, Ind. - Mrs. Etta A. Sodora, 68, 446 N. Seventh, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday (July 29, 1978) at the Vermillion County Hospital in Clinton. She had been a patient there some time. Mrs. Sodora was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Born Dec. 16, 1909, in Alabama, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rather Skidmore. She married Samuel Sodora, who survives. Also surviving are three stepsons, Gabriel Sodora of Rockville, Jack Sodora of Wheaton, Ill., and Vernon Knauss of Des Plaines, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Marie Wilkinson and Mrs. Delores Smith, both of Terre Haute; two brothers, Charles Skidmore of Columbus, Ga., and Roy Skidmore of Montclaire, Ala.; a step brother, Ernest Fuller of Aurora, Ill.; and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McMatt of Russellville, Ala., Mrs. Russell Moore of Mississippi and Mrs. C. B. Vine of Columbus, Ga. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Karanovich Funeral Home in Clinton, with the Rev. James Shanahan officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fauniel Hershbarger collection (a life-long Fountain County, Indiana resident)
Transcribed by Jack Roudebush

CLINTON, Ind. (CNS) - Services for Darrell L. Sollars, 49, formerly of Clinton who died Wednesday at his home in Bagdad, Ariz., will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Frist Funeral Home in Clinton. The Rev. Victor Koontz will officiate with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Fauniel Hershbarger collection (a life-long Fountain County, Indiana resident)
Transcribed by Jack Roudebush

JAMESTOWN - Mrs. Dorothy Sommerville of Jamestown died at 2 a.m. Saturday in Golden Manor Nursing Home at Ladoga. She had been in failing health. Mrs. Sommerville retired in 1968 after teaching 25 years in the Western Boone school system. She was a graduate of Mulberry High School and Purdue University. She was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church and AAUW. Born at Mulberry, she was a daughter of Wilbert and Laura Sliphes Lowman. She married Herman Sommerville at Mulberry in 1947. He survives. Also surviving are three brothers, Donald and Eugene Lowman of Lafayette and J. C. Lowman of Ohio; and four sisters, Mildred Butterfield of Ohio, Fern Harshman of Montana, Ruth Miller of Missouri and LaGreta Reely of Arizona. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Porter Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Stein officiating. Burial will be in Jamestown IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; December 20, 1976
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Forest Lee Sparks, 78, of Dover was found dead in his home at noon Friday. He had been in failing health for the past year and is believed to have died about 7 p.m. Thursday. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in France with the 325th Field Artillery. Mr. Sparks was a member of the Thorntown Masonic Lodge, the Dover Christian Church and the Advance American Legion. He was a life resident of Boone County, having lived in Dover most of that time. He was born Feb. 18, 1894, a son of Charles Oscar and Emma Jane Beck Sparks. Survivors include two brothers, Cecil of Advance and Henry of Rt. 4, Crawfordsville, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Saunders of Thorntown. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Myers Mortuary in Lebanon with Rev. Raymond Duff officiating. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery in Boone County. Masonic rites will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Sunday.
Crawfordsville Journal Review, Montgomery County, Indian; November 4, 1972
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Stanley, Ellus, aged eighteen, was fatally injured in a mill in Frankfort, by being struck on the neck by a lever, thrown by some part of the machinery.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, November 10, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Lester Lee Stanley, 81, of McKinney, Texas, and formerly of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was born on March 8, 1929, in Geneva, to Cora and Delmar Stanley. Survivors include his wife, Pat; two sons, Rick (Barbara) Stanley of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Barry Stanley of New Corydon; a daughter, Tonya (Dave) Smith of Geneva; four grandsons, Travis (Jamie) Smith of Geneva, Landon (Rachel) Smith of Berne, Ryan Smith of Geneva, and Eric Stanley of New Haven; six great granddaughters, Madison, Alison, Emmerson, Hailey and Adalyn Smith and Ciara Stanley; and two sisters, Gloria Striger of Granbury, Texas, and Flora (Herb) Elliott of Lumberton, Texas. Also surviving are three stepsons and their wives and one step grandson. Les was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Calvin and John; and three sisters, Jean Huffman, Viola McGough and Nema Hart. Les graduated from Geneva High School and worked at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 26 years. After his retirement in 1991, he moved from Bluffton to Granbury, Texas, where he met wife-to-be Pat in 1997 at a weekly dance for seniors. They married in 1998. Les never saw a baby or an animal that didn't delight him. Despite his favorite joke - when he was asked "how are you?" he would invariably reply "tired and irritable" - in truth, he was cheerful, generous with hugs, and ready to do most anything Pat suggested. Les and Pat both enjoyed their many friends at the First Presbyterian Church of Granbury and particularly liked the dances and trips made with the Granbury Senior Circle. Although their travels took them worldwide, Les's favorite destinations were to his Geneva School reunions and to the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, where he and Pat spent many happy summers together. A memorial service will be held locally at a later date. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Granbury or Granbury Senior Circle.
Bluffton News-Banner, Wells County, Indiana; Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Stophlet, former resident of this city who died Friday at her home in Toledo, Ohio will be held Monday morning at 11:30 o'clock at Lindenwood Cemetery Chapel, with burial there. She was the widow of John Stophlet. Survivors include four sons, all of Toledo and three nephews, Donald and Robert Evans and George Underhill of this city.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 20, 1938, Page 19
Contributed by Jim Cox

SOUTH BEND - James R. Sweitzer, 72, Club Drive, South Bend, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2000 at his residence. He was born Oct. 20, 1927, the son of Walter A. and Elizabeth (McIntee) Sweitzer. He would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary on June 17 being married at St. Anthony De Padua Catholic Church to Nancy L. Gradecki, who survives. He graduated from Riley High School in 1945. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in Japan for one year in Post War. He began his career on the South Bend Police Department on Jan. 1, 1957 and retired in 1981 as captain of the traffic division, and then served as head of security of Century Center until May 1992. He was a charter member of St. Anthonys, a lifetime member of Elks Lodge 235, V.F.W. Post 360 and FOP Lodge 36. Survivors, besides the wife, include: two daughters, Roberta (Bob) Cunningham, Muncie and Patricia (Ken) Smith, Veedersburg; four grandchildren, James and Amanda Cunningham, Heather and Keith Smith; and two brothers, Robert F. Sweitzer, Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Walter A. Sweitzer, New Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in St. Anthony De Padua Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola. Hickey Funeral Home, 3516 E. Jefferson, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Ct., South Bend, Ind. 46637 or to St. Anthonys.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; May 24, 2000, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

Ferne Marie Taylor, 75, a Kalamazoo, Mich. resident who formerly lived in Decatur, died Monday in a Kalamazoo hospital. Survivors include her husband, Donald C.; three sons; two brothers, including Harry Young, of Decatur. A brother, Marion Young, is deceased. Funeral services are Friday at 11 a.m. at Jolbersma & Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. Visiting hours are 7-9 tonight and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are to the Comstock Church of the Nazarene, where she was a member.
[buried Mount Ever Rest Memorial Park North, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Indiana; spelled Fern on stone]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Contributed by Karin King

Wade Tyler, 62, dies at hospital
Wade Tyler, 62, of Hoagland, retired General electric Co. employee, died at 6:45 a.m. today at Parkview memorial hospital in Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since June 4. He retired last year from the General Electric in Fort Wayne after 43 years of service. Mr. Tyler was a member of St. John's Lutheran church at Flatrock, the Men's club of the church, and the G.E. Quarter Century club at Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Mildred, one daughter, Mrs. Perry (Jean) Morgan of Decatur; one son, Paul Tyler, at home; a brother, Oliver Tyler of Towson, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Burl (Ruth) Price of Fort Wayne. The body was removed to the Marquart funeral home at Monroeville. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN , Tuesday, June 13, 1972
Rites Friday for Wade Tyler
Funeral services for Wade Tyler, of Hoagland, who died Tuesday morning at the Parkview memorial hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran church at Flatrock. Rev. Donald E. Frank will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Marquart funeral home in Monroeville after 7 p.m. today at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday. Preferred memorials are to Valparaiso University.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, IN , Wednesday, June 14, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. H.A. Underwood a very estimable lady of St.Paul, who has been spending the winter with her daughter at New Iberia, La., while passing through the plantation, was attacked and fired (sic) by a cow and died at noon.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, June 3, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

Two relatives of Monroe lady die in flood
Mrs. Stella Burkhead, of Monroe, widow of Loren Burkhead, received word Monday that two members of her family were drowned and two others missing in the flash floods which struck Rapid City, S.D. last Friday night. Mrs. Franklin Van Leuver, the former Portia Burkhead was drowned, as was Drusilla Peterson, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyndel Peterson. Missing are Drusilla's mother, Mrs. Audrey Burkhead Peterson, and Frank Van Leuver, husband of Mrs. Portia Van Leuver. Both are feared dead. Reported safe are Audrey's husband, Lyndel Peterson, and their son, Del, who were on a camping trip at the time of the flood. Mrs. Van Leuver, and Mrs. Peterson were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Burkhead and were natives of the Monroe community. Survivors of Mrs. Van Leuver include the mother at Monroe, four other sisters, Mrs. Drusilla Hartman in California, Mrs. Wanda McFall, in Illinois, Mrs. Richard Maddock of Warren and Miss Virginia Burkhead of Monroe, and two brothers, Jack Burkhead of Van Wert, O., and Loren Burkhead, Jr., of Monroe. The known death toll in the flood was placed at 202 this morning with 160 bodies identified, and 42 unidentified. Many others are reported missing.
[Portia & Audrey were daughters of Loren Burkhead; they both ended up dying, along with Audrey's daughters Drucilla and also her daughter Estelle Merle. All buried Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, June 13, 1972
Contributed by Karin King

RAINSVILLE - Morris G. "Pete" Waling, 70, 6227 N. Rainsville Road, Williamsport, died at 6:37 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1999 at his residence. He had been in failing health. Born May 6, 1929 in Mt. Ayre, Newton County, he was the son of Lester and Vera Mae Standish Waling. He married Betty Laffoon March 18, 1949 in Brook. She preceded him in death July 25, 1979. He married Mary E. Lucas Collins March 20, 1981 in the Williamsport Christian Church, who survives. He resided in Earl Park and Boswell and lived in the Rainsville community for the last 30 years. He was self-employed and self-taught horse shoer for more than 40 years. He also drove a school bus for Warren County schools for 20 years. He served for 36 years as a parent of members for the 4-H Horse and Pony Club. He was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He worked as a judge for several horse shows. Surviviors, besides his wife, include: sons, Terry Waling, Joel (Robin) Waling, Ervin (Diana) Collins, John Collins and Kevin Collins, all of Williamsport, Franklin (Amy) Collins, Veedersburg; daughters, Dianne (David) Greives and Cheryl (Ronald) Brown, both of West Lafayette, Lorraine Waling, Crawfordsville, Melody Mikutowski, Topeka, Kan.; brother, Lester "Tommy" Waling Jr., Gryla, Minn.; sisters, Elizabeth Ihrke, Bemidji, Minn., Violet "June" Myers, Alden, Ill., Arlene "Susie" Wiersman and Marilyn "Happy" Blank, both of Harvard, Ill.; and 11 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by sons, Roy Gene Waling and George Lee Collins; and brother, John Waling. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, with Pastor Larry Williams officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Brook. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; June 16, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

WEST POINT - Sarah E. (Clounce) Warf, 95, 205 Farrington Court, Lafayette, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2002 in Heritage Healthcare Center, West Lafayette. She was born Sept. 22, 1906 in Sneedville, Tenn., the daughter of Mose and Haley Purkey Clounce. She married Morgan Warf Jan. 25, 1925 in Cumberland Gap, Tenn. He preceded in death Aug. 9, 1973. She was raised in Sneedville, attending Sneedville schools. She later moved to Ewing, Va., where she lived for several years. Following her husband's death she moved to West Point in 1973 and lived there for 22 years until moving to Lafayette in 1996. She was a former member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Caylor, Va. She later transferred her membership to the West Point Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and growing vegetable gardens. Survivors include: a son, John (Mary) Warf, West Point; three daughters, Jerleen Warf and Gwendolyn Warf, both of Lafayette and Lorena Bradford, Frankfort; a brother, Homer Clounce, Lafayette; a sister, Mary Warf, Ewing, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mose Warf; three brothers; three sisters; a great-granddaughter; and a great-grandson. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) at Maus Funeral Home, Attica. Friends will be received from noon until service time at 1 p.m. at the Reece Funeral Home, Harrogate, Tenn. Burial will be in Elydale Cemetery, Ewing, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Make A Wish Foundation."
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; May 22, 2002, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

OXFORD - Ethel R. Weltzin, 75, Oxford, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 1999 near Boswell as a result of a car accident. Born March 9, 1924 in Brook she was the daughter of William and Emma (Dewey) Gentry. She married Elvin W. Weltzin Sr. June 7, 1941 he survives. She resided in the Benton County area since 1950 and attended Brook schools. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Oak Grove Country Club, Oxford. She was also a member of the United Brethren Church in Otterbein. Other survivors include: son, Elvin (Rosie) Weltzin Jr., Williamsport; daughters, Diana (Robert) Balser, Williamsport, Peg (Jerry) Anderson, Boswell, Nancy (Greg) Willhite, Attica, Mrs. Bonnie (Wayne) Blessing, Charlotte, N.C., Connie (Harlan) Williams, Veedersburg; sister, Frieda Mae Markley, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; three step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and a sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Yuill-Shoemaker Funeral Home, Boswell with Rev. Greg Willhite officiating. Burial will be in Justus Cemetery in Oxford. Memorial contributions can be made to Heart or Diabetes Foundation or charity of Choice.
Fountain County Neighbor, Indiana; October 6, 1999, pg A3
Contributed by Jack Roudebush

BROOK- Howard L. "Wimpy" Whaley, 62, of Brook, was killed at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in a truck accident near Kentland.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Wednesday, July 14, 1982, page B2
Contributed by Lena Harper

William "Andy" Williams, 71, a former Lafayette resident now of Nokomis, Florida, died at noon Saturday in Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. He had been ill since August. Born at Lafayette, he was a 1931 graduate of Purdue university. He was superintendent of Gary school system, retiring in 1973. He moved to Florida after retiring. In 1939 he was married to Mildred Vianco, who died in 1976. Mr. Williams was a member of Saint Mary Cathedral and a veteran of World War II. Surviving is one brother, Charles G. Williams of Loveland, Ohio. Friends may call 5 to 9 PM Tuesday at Zion Schneider funeral home. With rosary service at 8 PM funeral mass 10:30 AM Wednesday. St. Mary's Cathedral, Monsignor Fred Potthoff officiating. Interment St. Mary's cemetery. Also surviving are a nephew, Gordon Williams of Loveland, Ohio, one niece Shirley Martin of Durham, North Carolina; and several cousins.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, October 22, 1979
Contributed by Lena Harper

Robert Winans, an employee of the new Albany road, went on a spree at Michigan City and claimed to have been robbed at the disreputable house kept by one of the Campbell. Next morning Winans and Campbell met, and after exchanging a few words, Campbell shot Winans, inflicting a mortal wound.
The Knightstown Banner, Henry County, Indiana; Friday, June 3, 1881, Page 2
Contributed by Brandy Reader

FORMER BERNE PASTOR IS DEAD - REV. D. O. WISE, 72, DIES AT NEW PARIS; RITES TODAY
The Rev. D. O. Wise, 72, former pastor of the Trinity Evangelical church here, died Sunday at his home in New Paris after an illness of one year. A minister for 39 years, the Rev. Wise also served pastorates at Decatur, Wabash, Elkhart, Peru and New Paris. The Rev Wise was pastor here for five years, from 1917 to 1922 and is well remembered by many here. (rest is missing)
[burial New Paris Cemetery; New Paris, Elkhart County, Indiana]
1945a ACHS Scrapbook, Handwritten-Wednesday, December 19, 1945
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

RAYMOND J. "BUD" WYSS, 65, died at 1:24 a.m. Wednesday at home. He was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident. He retired from the maintenance department of the city's Three Rivers Filtration Plant in 1989. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his companion, Marciel L. Solga of Fort Wayne; and four sisters, Marie Schoenie and Maxine Schafer Cameron, both of Fort Wayne, Irene Danchy of Clearwater, Fla., and Armelia Pierce of Dexter, Mich. Services at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and at 10 a.m. at St. June Catholic Church, 2101 Pemberton Drive. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday with wake service at 4 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to the church for Masses or Allen County Cancer Society.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, March 22, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

Inez Zacharia, 76, of 4929 Tacoma Ave. died at 10:55 pm Monday in Lutheran Hospital. A Norfolk, Va. native, she resided in Fort Wayne 45 years. Mrs. Zacharia is survived by her husband, Phillip, and three sisters, all in California. Graveside services will be at 11 am Thursday in Lindenwood Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. D. O. McComb & Son Lakeside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 13, 1978, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

William F. Zehner, 86, died Friday, Nov. 9, 1990 at 6:15 a.m. in his son's home in Auburn. He lived most of his life in the Auburn and Fort Wayne areas. He retired in 1974 from the maintenance department at Indiana Purdue University at Fort Wayne. He was also a former Auburn Rubber Co. employee. He was born Sept. 21, 1904 in Bruce, Wis. Surviving are one son, Richard C. of Auburn; one brother, Byron Zehner of Florida; one sister, Fay Hartinger of Bruce, Wis.; and five grandchildren, Dawn Zehner of Kendallville, Marlys McDaniel of Auburn, Elaine Husted and Kari Hullinger, both of Butler, and Kurt Zehner of Auburn; and 12 great-grandchildren. There will be no public calling. Private services will be held at McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to DeKalb Memorial Hospital.
The Evening Star; DeKalb County, Indiana; Saturday, November 10, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Edith M. Zootman, 84, of 1117 Grace Court, died unexpectedly at 10 AM Friday in her home. A native of Bozeman, Montana, she lived most of her life on a farm in the Monticello area and moved into town three years ago. In 1917 she was married to William Zootman, who died in 1970. Mrs. Zootman was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church, Helen Wilke circle of the church and charter member of Monticello Social Hour. Surviving our two daughters, Mrs. Janet Piper of Pleasant Hill, California, and Mrs. Nancy Mohr of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Friends may call for to 9 PM today Miller Voorhis funeral home, Monticello. Service there 10:30 AM Tuesday, the Rev. Edwin Heim officiating. Interment Riverview cemetery.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; Monday, October 22, 1979
Contributed by Lena Harper