Terre Haute, Ind., Dec 11 -- Andrew J. Adams, a juror in the Circuit Court was found dead in bed this morning at a boarding house where he was staying while serving on the jury. He had been asphyxiated by gas which escaped from a burner which was found turned on. He was a man of family and lived in Nevins Township.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richmond, Ind., March 18 - Miss Rebecca Aiken of this city who went West some months ago for the benefit of her health is dead at Walla Walla, Wash. The body will be brought to this city.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rochester - Rites will be held here for James Anderson, age 51, United States Navy retired who died at Hines Memorial Hospital, Chicago Friday. He was in the Navy 26 years, serving in the Spanish-American and World Wars.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

PATRELIA JOANN ANSBERRY, 64, of Yoder died yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. The Connersville native retired in 1989 as postmaster of Yoder Post Office after 26 1/2 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert J.; daughters, Theresa M. Bickle and Barbara J. Molargik, both of Fort Wayne, Carol S. Underwood of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Diane R. Wyrick of Rome City; a son, Gary S. of Fort Wayne; sisters, Melberta Grace of Ossian, and Edna Wiekel and Maxine Freiburger, both of Yoder; and six grandchildren. Services are 9:15 a.m. Friday in Elzey & Haggard Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, and 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Calling is 7 to 9 p.m. today, and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home, with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Preferred memorials are gifts to Masses.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, August 5, 1992
Contributed by Jim Cox

Lotus E. Archbold, 65, of 722 West Wiley Avenue, died Thursday at the Clinic Hospital, Bluffton. Born January 14, 1906, at Markle, he was a son of Alonzo and Estella Conklin Archbold. He was married to Beulah Lake November 23, 1927, in Markle, She survives. He was a lifelong resident of Wells County and retired seven years ago from employment with the Warren Methodist Home and formerly worked for the Stadler Products Co. Also surviving are a son, Merrill L. of Bluffton; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Myers of Bluffton, Route 2; two brothers, Brooks of Huntington, Route 4 and Russell of Connersville; three sisters, Mrs. DeVonna Kleinknight of Bluffton, Route 3, Mrs. Esther Glass of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Pauline Lantz of Berne, and eight grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at the Goodwin Funeral Home, burial will be in the Markle Cemetery.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; August 26, 1971
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Elmira Arford, of Jackson Township, Huntington County, dropped dead while busy with household cares.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 25 Nov 1896, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Amelia M. Axt, aged 27, died at 3:40 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emma Schultz, 1212 Clay street. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church and had been ill for one year. Surviving are her father, Charles W. Axt of this city; one sister, Mrs. Schultz and two brothers, Carl and Chester Axt, both of Fort Wayne. She was also a member of the American Luther League. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at St Paul's Lutheran church, with the Rev. Jacob Miller and the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial in Concordia.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; May 27, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Funeral services for James P. Bailey, age 57, 141 West 41st Street, city salesman for the Mooney-Mueller-War Company will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Hisey & Titus mortuary. The Rev. WH Hendall Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Crown Hill. Born in Shelby County, Kentucky Mr. Bailey came here from Cincinnati more than 30 years ago. He was associated with the Ward wholesale drug company before it became the present Mooney-Mueller-Ward Company. He married Miss Dorothy I. Scheefer also of Indianapolis in Greenfield in 1912. Mr. Bailey was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mitchell - Word has been received here of the death of Charles E. Bareford, age 58, a native of Mitchell and former contractor here, who died at the home of his son Ralph at Burbank, Cal. Funeral services will be held Sunday at San Angelo, Tex., where he formerly lived. A brother, and a sister also survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - in this place on Friday morning the 4th inst, Adeline, daughter of Mr. Beecher.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

New Albany, Ind., Feb 22 - Mrs. Elizabeth Beeler, the oldest resident of this city died today, aged 93. She came here 80 years ago and was the last charter member of the Wesley Chapel, the oldest church in this vicinity.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 23 Feb 1898, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Wayne Trace for Fred J. Benzinger, 91, of 8828 Hoffman Road. He died Sunday evening in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Mr Benzinger, a lifelong Allen County resident, was a retired farmer. He is survived by four sons, Walter and Willard, both of Fort Wayne, Reinhart, Keystone, and Erwin, Columbia City, three daughters, Mrs Hilda Rebber and Mrs Marcella Franke, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs Alma Anderson, Monroeville; and a brother, William, Marion Township. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at E Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, or at the church after Wednesday noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church of the Lutheran Hour, St Louis, Mo.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 9, 1976
Contributed by Jim Cox

Walter W. Bieberich, 66, of 816 Lemonwood Court, died at 8:35 pm last night in Lutheran Hospital. He had been a patient there since Feb 21. A native of Adams County, he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a manufacturer's agent here for 46 years. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, and of the Travelers Protective Association. He is survived by his wife, Elda M; two sons, Larry and Kenneth, both of Indianapolis; a sister, Miss Frieda Bieberich, Decatur, and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Rodenbeck-Hockemeyer Funeral Home from 7-9 pm today and 1-5 and 7-9 pm Tuesday. Services will be Wednesday at an hour to be announced. The family prefers that memorials be donations to the Concordia Lutheran Church building fund or the Allen County Heart Fund.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; March 13, 1967
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Wilhelmina Bieberich, 85, died at 2 pm yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gustave Bieberich in Decatur. A native of Allen County, Mrs. Bieberich lived in Fort Wayne for 40 years, having moved to her daughter's home about a year and a half ago when she became ill. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. Survivors include her daughter; a son, Walter Bieberich of Fort Wayne; a brother, Fred Weber of Norfolk, Neb; a sister, Mrs. Clara Hower of Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call after 10 am Saturday at the Rodenbeck Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 pm Sunday in the funeral home with the Rev Otto Busse officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 30, 1954
Contributed by Jim Cox

Evansville, Ind., Oct 29 - Old age today caused the death of Mrs. Mary Biehr, 81, at the hospital of the Little Sisters of the Poor. The body will be sent to Tell City, Ind. for burial.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Bingham, a citizen of Reeve Township, an uncle of Dr. Bingham of Alfordsville, Daviess County was found dead near his house last Tuesday in a field where he had been engaged in deadening and burning trees. A large gash was cut in his head. It is supposed by some that a burning limb which was lying close by had fallen upon him. Others suspect foul play as threats had been made against his life. He leaves a family to mourn his loss - New Albany Ledger.
: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Nov 1872, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

GRACE M. KOCH BIRD, 80, died Saturday at Life Care of Fort Wayne. She retired in 1981 from Eckrich & Sons after 22 years. Surviving are three sons, Stephen and Michael, both of Fort Wayne, and Philip of Huntertown; a brother, Leonard Koch of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Effie Stoops of Rockville and Patricia Wright of Sarasota, Fla.; nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services at 9 a.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling from 6 to 9 p.m. today and an hour before services Monday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; June 8, 1997
Contributed by Jim Cox

LEROY BLACK JR., 76, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center. The Fairmount, Ill., native was a veteran of World War II, retired in 1971 as a salesman for General Tire Co. after 20 years and was a volunteer at Parkview Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie L.; daughters, Pamela Buechel of Fort Wayne, Deborah Jones of Cicero and Patricia Cable of Indianapolis; son, Steven of Fort Wayne; sisters, Aileen Beckham of Vancouver, Wash., Hazel Hunt of St. Louis, Rose Miller of Davenport, Fla., and Martha Sales and Lorraine Sebok, both of Decatur, Ill.; brother, James of Mount Zion, Ill.; and eight grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to the American Heart Association.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 26, 1993
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mitchell - Rites for Mrs. Elizabeth Boone, age 85, wife of William S. Boone, were held here this afternoon. A native of Kentucky, she had lived here nearly 60 years. Survivors besides the husband are two sons, a sister, 20 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marion, Ind., Dec 11 -- The body of Frank Boone, age 45 years, who has been missing for two weeks was found in a vault in the rear of Charles Shoff's saloon last night. He was last seen on the night of Nov 28 in Shoff's saloon. The authorities say they have cause for suspecting that Boone was murdered. He had drawn $35 the day he disappeared for work done at the Soldiers' Home. Will Hines, a fellow painter is under arrest on suspicion. Boone was a well-known painter and contractor and of good family, No marks were found on the body which would indicate that Boone had met death by violent means. The theory is advanced that he was poisoned and the body thrown into the vault. The contents of the stomach will be analyzed.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Booth, 24, Bluffton. The body was transferred by Thoma-Rich Funeral Home Bluffton to Pittsburgh, PA where services were pending at Spriggs and Watson Funeral Home. Born April 20, 1950, in Washington County, PA, he was a son of William and Eva Holmes Booth. His marriage to Sheilah A. Robbins took place on June 24, 1972, at Chichester. Surviving in addition to the wife are the parents who reside in Pittsburgh; a half-brother, Alvin Booth and a half-sister Mrs. Constance White.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; September 7, 1974
Contributed by Jim Cox

Jobe S. Borror, 85, of 419 East Spring Street, died today in Marion General Hospital. He was a retired Nottingham Township farmer. He had been living with a son, Wrenn of Marion. He was born July 21, 1887, in Columbus, Ohio to Allen and Jennie Edgington Borror. His marriage to Carrie S. Runyon, who preceded him in death, took place on October 22, 1908, in Linn Grove. He had been a resident of Wells County for nearly 80 years. Surviving in addition to the son are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Lenna) Bryant of Linn Grove and Mrs. Rollie (Jane) Bullock of Bluffton; two sons, Glenn of Bluffton and Dee of Route 4, Bluffton; a brother, Ross Borror of Bluffton; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday at the Goodwin Funeral Home, Bluffton.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; October 21, 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

Michael Boyle, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mick Boyle of Route 2, Ossian died today in the Parkview Hospital of severe head injuries received when struck by a car in front of his home Friday. The body was taken to Thoma Funeral Home in Bluffton where arrangements are pending.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; June 23, 1973
Contributed by Jim Cox

LAGRANGE, July 11.-Private funeral services for Elloine Adell Bowen, 14-year-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Bowen, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the home east of town. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. The child died this morning at her parents' home, after being ill 10 days with infantile paralysis. She was born east of Lagrange and was a student in the Lagrange school She would have been a freshman this coming fall. She was very active in Four-H club work., Surviving are her parents and one brother, Wallace, at home.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Oren Bowman, 66, of Liberty Township, died Friday at Tucson, Arizona where he and Mrs. Bowman had been spending their winters. A native of Liberty Township and a lifelong resident of Wells County, he was a retired farmer. He was born March 13, 1904, a son of William and Rachel Funk Bowman. His marriage at Liberty Center February 20, 1924 was to Lucile Smith, who survives. He was a member of the Liberty Center Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to the wife are one son, Daniel B. of Tucson; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Eastman of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Bert and Hugh Bowman, both of Sacramento, California and six grandchildren.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; February 28, 1971
Contributed by Jim Cox

ERWIN H. BRANDT, 89, of Fort Wayne died yesterday in Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange. The Fort Wayne native was a retired salesman for Pepsi Cola and also farmed. His wife, Alma M., died in 1989. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Janet R. Eagelson of LaGrange; a son, Thomas E. of Ossian; sisters, Irene Bosselman and Esther Vanslow, both of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. tomorrow in the church, with burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Calling is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Wayne Street Chapel, 428 W. Wayne St., and 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow in the church. Preferred memorials are gifts to Emmanuel Lutheran Church building fund, Mount Zion Lutheran Church building fund or Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim. [8/10/1904-11/15/1993]
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 1993
Contributed by Jim Cox

At 7 o'clock Sunday morning occurred the death of Miss Sophia Bremer, daughter of the late Henry Bremer, at her home near Woodburn. The young lady was 21 years of age. Death was due to typhoid fever. She was the fourth member of the family to succumb to the dread disease within a few weeks. The father of the family died three weeks ago, the mother six weeks ago, and uncle, John Bremer, about ten weeks ago. The family were related to J. G. Brudi, of the Bloomingdale mills, this city. The funeral of Miss Bremer will take place Tuesday morning from the residence. Time 11 o'clock. The interment will be in the Lutheran cemetery at New Haven.
Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana; October 8, 1901, Page 5
Contributed by Jim Cox

Carl Brueck, aged 18, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brueck, five miles southeast of the city on the Paulding road, after an illness of months of a complication of diseases. He was a member of the senior class at the Lutheran Institute and had previously attended the St Martini Lutheran school. Surviving are his parents, and two brothers, Arthur and Elmer.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; September 11, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Frederick E. Buhr, aged 78, a lifelong resident and farmer of Allen county, died at 6:30 o'clock this morning at his home on the Stellhorn road in Milan township, of a complication of heart and stomach diseases. Mr Buhr was born in St Joseph's township and had lived for many years in Milan township. He had been ill for one year. Surviving are his widow; four sons, Conrad and Herman of New Haven, and William and Theodore, of Milan township; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Anweiler and Mrs. Amelia Tillock, of New Haven, and Mrs. Emman Poeppel and Mrs. Clara Schafer of Milan township, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home and at 1:30 o'clock standard time, at the St Paul's Lutheran church in Gar Creek of which he was a member. The Rev Mr Mueller will officiate. Burial in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 17, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Edward R. Burnau, 89, a retired farmer of Route 1, Markle, died today at Riverview Manor Nursing Home at Marion. Born February 28, 1885, in Wells County, he was a son of Roll and Melita Patterson Burnau. His marriage to Cora Cargar, who survives took Place in 1910. Also surviving are a son, Elda of Marion, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Rites will be Saturday at Funerburg Funeral Home, burial in the Garden of Memory Cemetery near Marion.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; April 18, 1974
Contributed by Jim Cox

The LaFayette Journal of the 8th says: "An Irishman named James Burns, an employee of the dredge boat, lost his life evening before last, and was buried yesterday. When the accident happened he was on the scow boat, which acts as a tender to the dredge, and attempting to step from it on to the latter when he missed his footing and fell into the water. Before he could be rescued the two boats came together crushing him between them. He was taken but died in a short time."
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Nov 1872, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Florence H. (Compton) Butler, 94, died Sunday in Woodlawn Hospital at Rochester. Born June 12, 1876 in Jackson Township, she was a daughter of George W. and Mary M. McFarland Lee. Her first marriage was to James Compton, who died in 1917. A former resident of Wells County, she was a member of the United Methodist Church in Warren. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles A. H. (Edna) Van Trees of Rochester; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Lee of Warren and Mrs. Alice Bradstreet of Stockton, California; two grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at the H. Brown Funeral Home, burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; January 3, 1970
Contributed by Jim Cox

Died - In Bruceville, Knox County on Friday the 27th Sept Campbell Clay, infant son of Maj. Wm. Bruce.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Roselyn Chamberlin, 82, Purdue worker 25 years
Roselyn G. Zeller Chamberlin, 82, of 2060 Crest Court, died at 11:52 pm Saturday in St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. Mrs. Chamberlin was a homemaker, and she worked part-time at Purdue University for 25 years, working at the registrar's office last. Born in Fort Wayne on July 27, 1909, she graduated from Fort Wayne North High School and lived in Lafayette for the past 40 years. She married Byron J. Chamberlin on Sept 25, 1937 in Fort Wayne. He died in 1951. Mrs. Chamberlin member of St James Lutheran Church for 40 years, a member of Pabnot Literary Club, St James Lutheran Ladies Evening Guild, and Home Hospital Pink Ladies, working in the hospital gift shop. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John O (Anne C) Summers of Bloomington and Mrs. Walter E (Kathleen C) Mangold of Tampa, Fla.
Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; January 20, 1992
Contributed by Jim Cox

The Rev. C. A. Clark, formerly of Huntington, recently died at Dexter, Mich. A daughter is one of the teachers at Huntington.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 25 Nov 1896, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elkhart, Ind., Dec 11 - Mrs. Hannah Clark, founder and chief supporter of the Clark Homeopathic Hospital of this city died at the hospital Monday evening from the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Clark was born in Vermont 83 years ago and, with her husband, came to Elkhart 55 years ago. He engaged in the harness business and acquired property worth between $25,000 and $30,000. He died in 1861, and since then his widow diverted the property to various semi-public charities. She contributed largely to the support of the Old Ladies' Home at Laporte, Ind., and to a similar institution at Battle Creek, Mich. There are no surviving relatives nearer than nieces and nephews.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rites for Edward J. Clements, lifelong resident here, were to be held in Tolin Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. today. Burial was to be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Mr. Clements, who was 66, died Thursday in City Hospital. He lived at 716 Union St. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Local 60, Carpenters' Union. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons, Edward F. and Theodore Clements, Shelbyville; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Gross, Rushville; Mrs. George Stratton and Miss Mary Alice Clements, Indianapolis; three brothers, Leo, Theodore and Fred Clements, Indianapolis and one sister, Mrs. Anne Stahl, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - in this place on Monday evening, the 30th Sept Warren, infant son of Mr. Copley
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Christopher Mathew Coy, 630 Perry Street, who died Friday will be buried Sunday afternoon in Round Hill cemetery following services in the home. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Blanche B. Coy; three sons, Harold Coy, Wilbur Coy and Isaac Coy; three daughters, Mrs. Helena Sullivan, Mrs. Deletta Wright and Miss Velma Coy; a sister, Mrs. Stacy Strawmier, Franklin and 13 grandchildren.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

12 April 1868 - 20 Feb 1898
Bloomington, Ind., Feb 22 - The funeral of Mrs. John W. Cravens today was one of the largest ever held in Bloomington. It took place from the Walnut-Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. MG Allison had charge of the services and a select choir furnished the music. The floral offerings were very beautiful. Burial took place at Rose Hill.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 23 Feb 1898, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., Oct 29 - Peter Crawford, 83, a member of one of the oldest plumbing firms in the city, died today. He was a native of Scotland, but had spent most of his life in this city.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Franklin, Ind., Nov 6 - Mrs. Arena Deer, age 70, wife of Hiram Deer, widely known Johnson county farmer, was fatally injured Friday night when the automobile in which she was riding with her husband was wrecked on the Rivers road west of here. They were returning home near Bargersville from a basketball game at the Union Township High School. The car went into a ditch and struck a tree when Mr. Deer lost control in a dense fog. The accident occurred within a half mile of their home. Mrs. Deer died an hour after the accident. Mr. Deer suffered a broken rib and cuts on his head and hands. Mrs. Deer was Arena Pierce before her marriage to Mr. Deer in 1888. She was born in Morgan County but following her marriage she came to Johnson County and has lived in the Bargersville neighborhood since. Besides the husband survivors are two sons, Oscar Deer and Herman Deer and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday forenoon in the Bargerstown Christian Church with burial in Hopewell cemetery.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last rites for Edward A. Dietz, 2890 Brill avenue, will be held at the home at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Washington Park cemetery. Mr. Dietz died at his home Friday. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mayme J. Dietz; a daughter, Mrs. Margie Niedenthal, Bluff Road and a son, James E. Dietz, Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

The Logansport Sun says: "The body of a man, ascertained to be that of John Donaldson was found on the track of the TW&W Railway where it crosses the canal on Tuesday morning. The body was much bruised and mangled and the sad occurrence must have taken place in the night. About $175 in money and a gold watch were found upon the body and understand an aged mother dependent upon him for support is left destitute."
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Nov 1872, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Greenwood - Relatives here have received word of the death of Mrs. Martha Ekermeyer, age 76, of New Bremen, O. A son and daughter survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

F. Deiderick Engelking, aged 68, an employe of the General Electric company, for the last 36 years, died Monday after an illness of one month of paralysis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William F. Hitzeman, 910 East Jefferson street. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran church, the Quarter Century club of the General Electric company and the BUV. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Minnie, Mrs. William F. Hitzeman and Mrs. Arthur Saffen, one grandson, one brother, Fred Engelking of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Dickmeyer, of this city and Mrs. Fred Hirah, of Woodburn.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; November 11, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bertha Ann Fackler, 46, died at 10:37 p.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelong Fort Wayne resident. Surviving are her mother, Emilie, of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Irene Meyer, of Ossian. Services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, 1331 Maumee Ave; calling 2 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Concordia Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 18, 1987
Contributed by Jim Cox

NAPPANEE, July 11.-Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Flowers, 64, who died of a skull fracture and broken back received when she was run over by a team and mower, will be held at the Flowers home near southeast of here, at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Friday with Rev. David Metzler of Nappanee officiating. Interment will be in Union Center cemetery. Surviving are the husband, three sons, Scott of near Warsaw, Noble of Nappanee and Ward of Niles, Mich.; three brothers, Leo and Milo Dinkledein of Bourbon and Otto Dinkledein of Omaha, Neb.; six sisters, Mrs. Ed Varier of Bourbon, Mrs. Ann Whitman of Ft Worth, Tex., Mrs. Naomi Kramerer of Boston, Mass., John Creighton of Mishawaka and Mrs. Henry Nodien and Mrs. Grace Byers, both of Waterloo, and seven grandchildren.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

WILLIAM FRANKE SUCCUMBS - Madison Township Man Was Once County Commissioner
William Franke, aged 84, a farmer of Madison township and a former county commissioner, died at ?:00 o'clock Monday afternoon at his home in Madison township, one and one-half miles east of Hoagland. Death was caused by chronic gastritis. Mr. Franke came to Allen county with his parents from Germany and had live most of his life in this country. He was a charter member of St John's Lutheran church in Madison township. His wife died three years ago Sunday. Surviving are four sons, Fred, William and Charles Franke of this city and Herman at home; four daughters, Mrs. Fred Bohnke of Madison township, Mrs. August Busick, Mrs. Edward Busick and Mrs. Louis Holle all of Adams county; 27 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one brother, August Franke of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 1:1? o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home and at 2 o'clock at St John's Lutheran church with the Rev. August officiating. Burial in the church cemetery.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 15, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Katherine M. Fritcha, aged 28, 2006 Gay street, died Wednesday afternoon at the Lutheran hospital of kidney disease. Mrs. Fritcha was born in Jefferson township and was a member of Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, Henry F. Fritcha; two children, Orville and Edna; her mother, Mrs. K Hankel, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. John Rushart and Mrs. Herman Hirsch of this city; and Mrs. Carrie McIntosh of new Haven, and two brothers, George Hankel of New Haven, and Carl Hankel of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home and at 2 o'clock at Zion Lutheran church with the Rev. H. C. Luehr and the Rev. J. H. Destinon officiating. Burial in Concordia cemetery.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; May 21, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Douglas L. Fritz, 68, died Tuesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. The South Bend native retired in 1985 as owner of Fort Wayne Engraving Co. He was a veteran of World War II, retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Air Force Reserve, and was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church, the church foundation, and the boards of Concordia Lutheran Cemetery and Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Winifred; sons, Gaylord D. of Kimmel and Gregory G. of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; a brother, Rev. Marvin of Rockford, Ill.; and seven grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the church, with burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Calling is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Fairfield Chapel, 2423 Fairfield Ave. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church foundation or "Thirty Minutes With Jesus" radio program.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; December 27, 1990, Page: 3M
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Carrie Gallmeyer, aged 52, died at 10 o'clock this morning of paralysis at her home 2431 John street. Mrs. Gallmeyer was born in Milan township and was a member of Zion's Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, Fred Gallmeyer; one duaghter, Miss Clara; two brothers, Henry and Christ Doenges and two sisters, Mrs John Beckstein and Mrs Adolph Hartman. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home and at 2 o'clock at the Zion's Lutheran church with the Rev H.C. Luehr officiating. Burial in Concordia.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 25, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Fred W. Gallmeyer, aged 76, died at 2:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Karns, 2518 Anthony boulevard, of paralysis. He was born in Germany and came here when 17 years of age. For 16 years, he was janitor of the St Paul's Lutheran church and retired from that position one year ago. Surviving are three sons, Otto C and Fred G of this city, and the Rev. Arthur Gallmeyer, of Elmira, Canada; two daughters, Mrs. Karns and Mrs. Minnie Schild; eight grandchildren and two brothers, William and Conrad.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 24, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bedford, Ind., Feb 22 - William Gardner, an old resident of Bedford, aged 63, is dead of pneumonia. He was a member of Company B, 18th Ind Volunteers, and made a record for bravery during the war. The old soldier was laid to rest by his comrades and the order of Sons of Veterans. He came here with his parents from Kentucky when he was six months old.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 23 Feb 1898, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

William M. Gilmore, a farmer, familiarly known as "Doc" Gilmore, died at his home, five miles east of Jeffersonville on the Middle Road, late Tuesday night of uremia. He had been in ill health for a long time. He was able to assist in milking several cows Tuesday morning, but soon after going to the house suffered a sinking spell and was compelled to retire. He grew rapidly worse and died late in the night. He had been a farmer all his life and owned one of the best farms near Jeffersonville, there being about 500 acres in the tract. Mr. Gilmore was born on a farm in the Charlestown Pike east of Jeffersonville in 1838. He remained with his parents until his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Merryman in 1865. Mrs. Gilmore died in 1885 and Mr. Gilmore two years later, married Miss Jennie Adams. Mrs. Gilmore survives her husband and there are five sons by the first marriage: Merryman Gilmore of Jeffersonville; Harry A. Gilmore of Chicago; Allen L. Gilmore, William Gilmore and Charles E. Gilmore, who live in Jeffersonville Township. There are 12 grandchildren. Mr. Gilmore was a member of the New Chapel Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held by the Rev. Charles H. Rose, pastor of the Utica Methodist Church, this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence. Burial will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Final services for Mrs. Helen M. Ginn age 75, who died Friday in her home 3440 Salem Street will be held at 11:30 am. Monday in the Flanner & Buchanan mortuary. Burial will be at Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Ginn was the widow of Lurtin R. Ginn who died in December 1936. Her daughter, Mrs. Louise Bishop died in 1930. Mrs. Ginn was born near Mechanicsburg, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Prigg. She was a member of the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Final services for Mrs. Lenora I. Glander, who died here Thursday will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Shirley Brothers Central Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Jackson cemetery. Mrs. Glander, born in Zionsville was the widow of Benjamin Glander who died in 1925. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Gwynn and Mrs. Blanch Smith and two brothers, Robert Berry and O.C. Berry.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Bertha Goeglein, aged 35, 440 Colerick street, died at 6:20 o'clock this morning at the Lutheran hospital following an operation for obstruction of the bowels. She had been at the hospital for eight weeks. Mrs. Goeglein was a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are the husband, Fred W. Goeglein; four children, Arthur, …[ line missing], Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kramer, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Broeking. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home and at 2:30 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church. Burial in Concordia cemetery.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; September 28, 1923
Contributed by Jim Cox

KIMMELL -- Melba M. Harris, 79, of 2790 N. U.S. 33, died at 6:06 p.m. Tuesday in Goshen General Hospital. Mrs. Harris retired in 1976 from M & M Redemption Center, Fort Wayne. She was born June 23, 1914, in Fort Wayne and had lived in the Kimmell area since 1978. On Jan. 14, 1938, in Fort Wayne, she married James Harris. He survives with four daughters, Sandra Young of Cromwell, Bonnie Lewis of LaOtto, Ind., Pamela Harris and Gloria Rauch, both of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Werling and Janie Boserman, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two brothers, Victor Nahrwold of Fort Wayne and Eugene Nahrwold of Kendallville. Mrs. Harris was a member of Sparta United Church of Christ. She was a 1933 graduate of Fort Wayne South Side High School. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Burial and graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Williamsport Cemetery, Poe, Ind. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, and one hour before services Saturday in the church.
South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, Indiana; Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1993, p. 9
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Annie Harrod, wife of Joseph Harrod, died Monday at her home In Madison township. She was seventy-two years of age. Mrs. Harrod, whose maiden name was Ulrey, was born December 12, 1831, in Muskingum County, Ohio. She was married September 14, 1848, to Mr. Harrod. She was the mother of eleven children, seven of whom, with the husband, still survive. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church and she was a faithful worker In the congregation to which she belonged. Her character was of the highest and she exerted a great Influence for good In the community In which she lived.
Fort Wayne Weekly Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday 31 December 1903; Page 14, Column 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

Joseph Harrod, a pioneer resident of Allen County, died Wednesday at his home in Hoagland at the age of 83 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was very widely and favorably known. Mr. Harrod's wife died three years ago, and surviving children include: Mrs. Jane Roudebush and Mrs. Ellen Holmes, of LaOtto; Newton Harrod, of Roanoke; Mrs. Molancy Henry, of Decatur, and Mr. Susan Miller, Enos Harrod and Miss Mollle Harrod, of Hoagland. There is also a brother, Morgan Harrod, of Fort Wayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Todd, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Malinda Sweet, of Hoagland. Mr. Harrod has been a member of the Christian church for sixty eight years, Funeral services Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Antioch Lutheran church Rev, Roehner officiating.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday 9 May 1907; Page 2, Column 7
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Marie Hartman, aged 67, died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Gar Creek, after an illness of six weeks of a complication of diseases. She had lived in Gar Creek for the last 45 years, moving there after her marriage to John Hartman from Adams township. She was a member of the Lutheran church at Gar Creek. Surviving is her husband, John; two sons, Adolph of Milan township and Ferdinand at home; three daughters, Mrs. Christ Fiedler, of this city; Mrs. Charles Seamon of Gar Creek, and Mrs. John Nahrwold, of Jefferson township; 14 grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Meyer and Mrs. Henry Rebber of Adams township. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home and at 1:30 o'clock at the Gar Creek Lutheran church, with the Rev RJ Miller officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 23, 1924
Contributed by Jim Cox

MELITINE M. HARTMAN, 80, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. The Monroeville native retired in 1978 from Ayr-Way Department Store, and formerly worked at Kmart and Woolworth's. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel, and widow of John F., who died last year. Surviving are a daughter, Carol A. Beck of Fort Wayne; sons, John J. of Kendallville and Ronald A. of Yoder; sisters, Jeanette Vachon and Lucille Miller, both of New Haven; brothers, Lawrence E. Gerardot of Decatur and Albert D. Gerardot of Monroeville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services are 9:20 a.m. Monday in Marquart & Jacobs Funeral Home, Monroeville, and 10 a.m. in the church, with burial in the church cemetery. Calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with a rosary at 8 p.m. Memorials are to Masses.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 1996, Page: 4A
Contributed by Jim Cox

August Hartmann, aged 80, died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Hoorman (Hormann), at Gar Creek. He had been ill for the last four days of pneumonia. Mr. Hartmann was born in Germany and came to America with his parents at the age of two years. He had lived in Allen County for 60 years. He was a charter member of the Lutheran Church at Gar Creek and at the time of his death was the oldest member of the congregation. Surviving is four sons, Henry, August Jr., John and Theodore; five daughters, Mrs. William Pape, Mrs. August Zollinger, Mrs.Charles Nahrwold, Mrs. Fred Wiehe, and Mrs. William Hoorman; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and two brothers, Charles, of Lancaster, O., and John, at Gar Creek. His wife and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home and at 2 o'clock in the Gar Creek Lutheran church, with the Rev. J. I. Mueller officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends are asked to kindly omit flowers.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; April 10, 1924
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Caroline D. Hartmann, aged 80, wife of William Hartmann, died at her home on South Broadway at 7:30 o'clock this morning after an illness of two weeks, due to senility. Mrs. Hartmann was born in Fort Wayne and has resided in this city and in Wayne township her entire life. She was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran church. Besides the husband, she is survived by five children: Mrs. John Nye, Mrs. Christ Kruse, Mrs. Henry Kort (Korte), Henry Hartmann, of this city and Fred Hartmann, of Tomonn?, California; two sister, Mrs. Henry Wiebke, of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. D. Sechtman of Indianapolis, and eight grandchildren.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; August 17, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Laporte, Ind., Nov 6 - An attempt to start a fire in the living room stove with kerosene brought death to Russell Heath, age 28, Laporte County farmer; resulted in critical burns to his wife, age 28 and daughters, Thelma, age 6, and Alice, age 2, and destroyed the home. Two sons, Harold, age 8, and Densil, age 9, jumped to safety from the second floor. Heath died in a hospital here. It is feared Mrs. Heath and the daughters may die. As Heath poured the kerosene in the stove, the entire room appeared to burst into flames. The four staggered out. Neighbors brought them to the hospital.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Minnie Katherine Hegerfeld, aged 67, a resident of this city for 51 years, died at 6 o'clock this morning at her home, 439 East Taber street, of a complication of diseases. She had been ill for three months. Mrs. Hegerfeld was born in Madison township, and since living here had been a member of the Zion Lutheran church. Surviving are her husband, Louis; four children, Herbert, Viola, Mrs. Walter C. Auman and Mrs. William Wolf; four grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Louis Rehling, Mrs. Christ Hegerfeld and Mrs. Charles Hess.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; June 10, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Royalton - Rites for Fred Herdrich, age 76, lumber dealer and sawmill operator in and near Royalton many years were held at Salem Church. He spent most of his life in Boone County and was a member of the Zionsville Masonic Lodge. Survivors are a son, Charles E. Herdrich, Indianapolis; four daughters, including Mrs. John Courtnery, Indianapolis, a sister and two brothers.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Requiem high mass was to be said in St. John's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. today for Harry H. Heyob, an employee two years for NYC Railroad. Burial was to be in Holy Cross Cemetery. A resident over 60 years, Mr. Heyob lived at 321 W. Morris St. He died Saturday in City Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Ludwig; Miss Leona and Miss Helen Heyob; two sons, John and Edward Heyob, and two grandchildren, all of Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clemens Hislums, a man 50 years of age, was found dead in his room in LaFayette Township, Floyd County one morning last week.
: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Nov 1872, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Boonville, Ind., March 18 - Charles M. Houghland, a local business man died at his home near here yesterday. Mr. Houghland was a pioneer resident and for many years a member of the produce firm of Houghland & Hardy.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

WARSAW, July 11.-Edward Jones, 68, died last night at his home six miles west of here after an illness of 12 weeks. He formerly resided near Burket. Surviving are the widow, Jennie; three sons, Clyde of Warsaw, Don of Burket and John of Milford; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Phillips of near Warsaw; four brothers, Clem, Charles, Rudolph and Vernon, all of Burket, and two sisters, Mrs. Mertle Dickey of near Warsaw and Mrs. Neva Matticks of near Claypool. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock (CST) at the Palestine church with Rev. M. S. Hill of Twelve Mile officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Vincennes, Ind., Dec 11 - Elizabeth Joyce was buried here today. She was a daughter of William Lindsay, Revolutionary Soldier. The deceased was the only "original daughter" belonging to George Rogers Clark Circle of the Daughters of the Revolution of this city.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Benjamin F. King, 59, 605 E. Jackson Street, Columbia City, died at 12:49 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He had collapsed while helping a friend with a remodeling project in Warsaw. He had suffered a heart attack in 1979. He was born in Smith Township near Collins on June 18, 1924, a son of Harry A. and Helen L. Krider King. He was raised on the King farm near Collins and was educated in Churubusco, graduating from high school in 1942. He was employed as a carpenter and worked for the W.J. Carey Construction Company for 22 years as a foreman. Building projects he supervised were those of the Citizens National Bank, First Church of God, Columbia City United Methodist Church, Precision Plastics and an addition to the Peabody Library. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge. Surviving are four sons, Dallas W. King of R 6, Columbia City, Greg A. King of Columbia City, Stephen B. King of Fort Wayne, Randy J. King of Avilla; two daughters, Linda L. King of Arlington, Texas, Tammy J. King of Fort Wayne, 10 grandchildren; his former wife, Sue Yoder King; and two brothers Jesse King and Edgar King, both of Churubusco. Visitation will be at Smith and Sons Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home with the Rev. Terry Place, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church officiating.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; July 22, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Eliese Koenemann, aged 50, of near Monroeville, died at 9:49 o'clock this morning at the Lutheran hospital, following an operation. Surviving are her husband, Ernest Koenemann; four children, Rudolph, Hulda, Lorinda, and Oscar, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fuhrmann; two brothers, William and Herman Fuhrmann and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Eickhoff, Mrs. Martin Scheimann and Mrs. Gotlieb Werling.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; June 22, 1926
Contributed by Jim Cox

Elmer W. Kronmiller, 88, died Thursday in Renaissance Village, Whitley County. The lifelong Allen County resident was a farmer and a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Verna; a son, Irvin John of Fort Wayne; a sister, Helen Gater of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd. Calling is 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow in C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church or American Heart Association.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; April 13, 1991, Page: 4A
Contributed by Jim Cox

REA J. LAMBERT, 60, of Columbia City died Thursday at home. She was an Army veteran. She had worked at Hughes Aircraft in Fort Wayne and its predecessor, Magnavox, since 1961. Surviving are her husband, Jim; a son, Duane L. of Columbia City; sisters, Mary Alice Lincoln of Roanoke and Lauretta Mowan of Churubusco; a brother, Jene Simon of Columbia City; and three grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, where calling will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Eberhard Cemetery. Memorials are to the Whitley County Cancer Society.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 21, 1997, Page: 8A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mathilda Susanne Leitch, widow of Samuel G. Leitch, of Troy, Ohio, and sister of Mrs. Edward F. Herringer, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. William Scheibe, of Troy, Ohio, and Ernst Roth, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Saturday, August 24, 1929. Services at the residence of her sister, 2555 Handasyde Ave., Monday, August 26, at 2 p.m. Interment at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Cincinnati Enquirer, Hamilton County, Ohio; August 25, 1929
Contributed by Jim Cox

Killed by lightning, near Bruceville, in this county on Saturday the 28th Sept Samuel Lilly about 14 years of age, son of David Lilly, Esq. deceased.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

G. FRANCES LUPKE, 69, died yesterday at Lansing General Hospital, Lansing, Mich. The Convington, Va., native lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. She was a homemaker and volunteer in many civic organizations and as a referee for figure skating and dance competitions. In 1980, she was an invited ice skating official at the 1980 Winter Olympics. She was founding president of the Fort Wayne Ballet and past president of the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club. She was also a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the United States Figure Skating Association and the Junior League. Surviving are her husband, Walter H.; a daughter, Karen A. McCartel of Okemos, Mich.; a son, Hans R. of Fort Wayne; sisters, Alice M. Kinne of Fort Wayne, and Virginia Harshey of Alexandria, Va.; a brother, William E. McGahey of Indianapolis; and three grandchildren. Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Lupke Chapel of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Calling is 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St., and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 24, 1992, Page: 8A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Portland, Ind., Dec 11 - John Philip Mann, a well known resident of Portland, died at 12 o'clock last night aged 77 years.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Henry G. Mayland, aged 52 years, died this morning at 9:15 o'clock at the family residence, 816 Lavina street, of Bright's disease, following an illness of three years' duration. Though he had been ill for three years his death was unexpected. The deceased was formerly employed as a teamster for the Gerke stone yards. He is survived by the widow and four daughters, Clara and Gertrude Mayland and Thea and Velma Heyden, all living at home, one brother, August Mayland and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Stahl, Mrs. Fred Rona and Miss Pauline Mayland, all of Fort Wayne, and his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Mayland.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; 8 Jan 1912
Contributed by Jim Cox

Clara A. McArdle, 84, of Fort Wayne, who was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, died Friday, July 23, at Lutheran Hospital. The Fort Wayne native is survived by her husband, John L.; daughters, Carol McArdle and Katey Hinsch, both of Fort Wayne; sons, John L. Jr. of Austin, Texas, and Michael L. and Stephen C., both of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Monday in MacDougal Chapel, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1120 S. Calhoun St., with burial in Catholic Cemetery. Prayers start at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St. Calling is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Rosary services are 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are to Fort Wayne Woman's Club or Masses at the Cathedral. Information provided by Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., 744-2114
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 25, 1998, Page: 6S
Contributed by Jim Cox

Murder Most Foul
On the night of the 27th ult. Robert W. McFarland, of Daviess County was murdered in his own bed by some assassins, who with an axe inflicted two severe blows on his head, crushing the side of his face in a most horrible manner. Mrs. McFarland was aroused by the act and screamed for assistance when the murderers, three white men, immediately fled. No clue says the Owensboro Gazette has yet been discovered as to who the perpetrators were.
Crawfordsville newspaper, Montgomery County, Indiana;16 June 1853, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Mildred M. Meyer, 73, of Wilmington, Del., died Sunday in Wilmington. She was a native of Fort Wayne. Surviving is her husband, Romain F.; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Ann Goetz, Warren Ohio, and Mrs. Marilyn Sue Clayton of Cole Camp, Mo.; and two brothers, Raymond and William Fricke, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Concordia Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to St. Paul'sLutheran Church.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 17, 1978
Contributed by Jim Cox

Died at his residence in Knox County, Ia (Indiana) on Wednesday the 2nd October, 1833, Isaac Miner, Esq. after a long and lingering illness.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., March 18 - J. S. Minnis, aged 70, one of the early laundry owners of the city died today. He left a large estate.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Emma B. Moore, who died Saturday after boarding a city bus at Mount Jackson loop, will be held in Moore Mortuaries, Ben Davis Chapel at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Washington Park. Mrs. Moore, who was 45, lived at 408 Lindley Ave. Survivors are her husband, Maurice; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Bredemier, Mrs. Marjorie Blackburn and Miss Anna Mae Moore; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Meade; a brother, Frank C. Meade and three grandchildren, all living here.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Orleans, Ind., Dec 11 - Henry Moore, a young man engaged in building a new road four miles south of Orleans, was blown to pieces this morning while trying to thaw dynamite to use in blasting.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 12 Dec 1900, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rushville, Ind., March 18 - William Morris, aged 84, died at his home southeast of this city this afternoon. He was prominent and well-to-do and had a wide acquaintance.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Terre Haute - Funeral services will be held here Sunday for Carl Albert Muehler, age 71, for 50 years superintendent of buildings and ground at the Indiana State Teachers College who died at his home here Thursday. Widely-known to many graduates and teachers at the college, he retired from his position about a year ago. Surviving are the widow, two daughters, four grandchildren and three sisters.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Portland, Ind., March 18 - Mrs. R.W. Elder received word yesterday of the death of her brother, A.S. Murdick, of Toledo, O. An hour later came a dispatch apprising her of the death of her other brother, L.G. Murdick at Bakersfield, Cal.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Margaret June Houk Nagel, 82, of Fort Wayne, a former beautician, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Saline, Mich. The Allen County native was a homemaker, a regent of Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Penrose Wayne Chapter, an active volunteer and docent for Settlers Club of the Fort Wayne Historical Society, a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and an accomplished pianist who loved music. Surviving are daughters Patricia L. Butcko of Saline, Mich., and Judith Knapp of Hammond; a brother, Willard Houk of New Haven; and one grandchild. Her husband, Walter F. Jr., preceded her in death. Memorial services by Daughters of the American Revolution are 10 a.m. Tuesday with additional services following at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Hoagland. Memorials are to Evangelical Home, 440 W. Russell St., Saline, MI 48176. Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., 426-9494.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; November 13, 1999, Page: 1C
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Moore Mortuaries Peace Chapel for John C. Nutter, former watchmaker at 418 Massachusetts Avenue, with burial in Washington Park. The Rev. John Ferguson, pastor of Irvington Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Roy H. Montgomery, pastor of the First Christian Church in Vincennes will officiate. Mr. Nutter died in his home, 2725 N. Meridian St. He was 75. A native of Daviess County, Mr. Nutter operated a jewelry store in Martinsville 31 years. Later he had a watch repair business in Vincennes for five years before he came to Indianapolis in 1930. He retired a month ago. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Vincennes. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ella J. Nutter; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth L. Thorne, Indianapolis, a son, Gastor C. Nutter, Martinsville; a sister, Mrs. Laura A. Winchester, and a brother, Dr. Albert T. Nutter, both of Terre Haute, three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Requiem high mass for T. E. O'Connor, Indianapolis real estate man will be sung at 9 a.m. tomorrow in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church following services at 8:30 in the Blackwell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. O'Connor, a native of Remington, died yesterday in his home, 4054 College Ave. He was 95. A graduate of Indiana State Normal College, he taught school in Benton County for several years, later going into the banking business in Earl Park. He came to Indianapolis in 1918 and had been associated with his son, Glenn L. O'Connor in the O'Connor Realty Co. 25 years. He was a member of the St. Joan of Arc Church. Survivors besides his wife, Mary; two daughter, Mrs. William J. Helt and Mrs. Edward Resch, both of Indianapolis; two brothers, D.A. O'Connor of Chicago; and Louis O'Connor, of Toledo, O; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Charles of Atchison, Kansas, and four grandchildren.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Last rites for James A. Ochiltree, widely known Indianapolis food broker who died Friday in his home, 844 Parker Avenue, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the East Tenth Street ME Church. Members of Brookside Masonic Lodge will be in charge. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Ochiltree, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis was 49 years old. Recently with an associate, Ralph Nicholas, he assumed control of the food brokerage firm of Harry H. Ochiltree, Inc. organized in 1922 by his brother, Harry. Honorary pallbearers, all members of the Indianapolis Food Brokers Club, include V.E. Eilers, E.G. Garaske, Ralph Cupp, Ray Lynn, William Watters and Richard Ry. Active pallbearers will be Marshall Haislup, Rex Haislup, Robert Candell, Carl Kingore, Frank McWhorter, Mark Mercer, William Abel and Russell WIlliams.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fowler, Ind., Feb. 13-The residents of this place are greatly excited over the mysterious shooting of James W. Payne, a prominent citizen and member of the firm of Payne & Payne, druggists. He was shot at 3 o'clock Saturday morning while asleep in his home. The weapon used was a 22 caliber revolver, and was held so close as to burn his clothes. The bullet entered just above the heart, but its exact course has not been ascertained, as his critical condition will not permit an examination. Mrs. Payne was arrested on suspicion as the one who did the shooting.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 13 February 1893
Fowler, Ind., Feb. 14-Nellie Worthington Payne is in the Benton County jail, charged with the attempted murder of her husband, James W. Payne, who is now lying at the point of death with a bullet just above his heart. Suspicion had pointed toward the wife from the time of the shooting at an early hour Saturday morning, and that suspicion gaining strength from conflicting statements made by Mrs. Payne. She was arrested Sunday afternoon and kept under guard until Monday morning when, at a preliminary hearing, Mrs. Payne was bound over to the April grand jury, and in default of $5,000 bail, she was locked up in the little used woman's cell of the county jail.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 February 1893
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Laura A. Powell, resident here for the past seven years who died Saturday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Gray, 402 Byram Ave, are to be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Goodman Brothers Funeral Home, Frankfort. Burial will follow in the Frankfort Cemetery. She was 82. Survivors are another daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Morgan, Indianapolis, a son, Arthur Powell, Frankfort; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Maddux, Frankfort; a half-sister, Mrs. Otties Clossen, Brazil; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Columbus, Ind., March 18 - Jefferson Reed, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, died at his home near Hope last night aged 72 years. He was a substantial farmer and, although he had been unable to attend to his farm for some time, he had been engaged in active work nearly all of his life. He leaves a widow, 70 years old, and 7 children.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
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Berne - Funeral services will be Sunday for Chauncey Riffle, age 45, who committed suicide with a shotgun. The widow, the father and several brothers and sisters survive.
The Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 25 Feb 1939, p. 20
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Susanna Roth, widow of Frederick Roth, formerly a member of the Roth-Keller Stone Company, died at Cincinnati, Wednesday night, at the age of 75 years. Mrs. Roth lived in this city until two years ago. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Emma Schiebe, of Cincinnati, Mrs. E. H. Herrlinger, of Cincinnati; Mrs. S. G. Leitsch, of Troy, O, and Ernest Roth of Fort Wayne. Three grandchildren also survive. The remains will be brought to this city today, and will be taken to the home of the son, 1212 Rockhill Street. Services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday, Rev. Bosch officiating. Interment will take place at Lindenwood.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 25, 1917
Contributed by Jim Cox

Frederick Rothernberger, aged 68, a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and an employee of the Pennsylvania shops for 46 years, died of a complication of diseases at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his home, 1225 Fairfield avenue. He retired from the railroad shops two years ago on a pension. Mr Rothenberger was a member of St John's Lutheran church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs Coraline Rothenberger, and two daughters, Mrs Amelia Immel and Mrs Alma Paul Friends are asked to omit flowers. Funeral services will be held privately at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at St John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. E. J. Boerger officiating. Burial in St John's cemetery. Friends may view the body at the home until Saturday noon.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 9, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Minnie Schroeder, aged 34, died at her home three miles east of Hoagland on the Hoagland road at 11 o'clock Wednesday night following a year's illness due to a complication of diseases. She was born and reared on the farm where she died. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of St John's Lutheran church at Flatrock. Surviving are the husband Fred Schroeder; two sons, Paul and Herman; the father, William Hockemeyer, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Hollman and Mrs. Dorothy Wiegman. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon and at 2 o'clock from the St John's Lutheran church at Flatrock. Burial in the church cemetery.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 22, 1922
Contributed by Jim Cox

Alma L. Schwehn, 78, died Friday at Brighton Hall Nursing Center in New Haven. A native of Adams Township, she lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. She was a registered nurse at Lutheran Hospital and retired in 1980. She was a veteran of the World War II Army Air Force nursing corps. Surviving are a sister, Esther Jones of Alachua Fla.; and a brother, Elmer Schwehn of New Haven. Services at 2 p.m. Monday at Chapel of the Lutheran Hone, 6701 S. Anthony Blvd. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 U.S. 30 E., New Haven. Burial in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne or to the Lutheran Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 11, 1993
Contributed by Jim Cox

Rockville, Ind., Feb 22 - The remains of Mr. Balton W. Shackelford arrived here today from St. Joseph, Mo., and will be buried in the Rockville Cemetery. At one time Mr. Shackelford was one of the dry goods merchants of Rockville. He built the fine three-story room on the North side, now occupied by Whiple & Ordman. He was identified with the early growth of Rockville. He leaves a wife and two sons.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; 23 Feb 1898, p 7
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Rockville - Rites for James Simpson, age 73, farmer, who died at his home near Mecca Thursday will be held in Mecca Sunday with burial near Catlin. The widow, a son, a brother and three sisters survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rushville, Ind., March 18 - Mrs. Indiana Smith, aged 6?, wife of ex-County Treasurer, Joel F. Smith of Milroy, died today of stomach trouble.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 19 March 1904, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

WARSAW, July 11 - William Hayes Smith, 64, died Wednesday afternoon at his home here after an illness with tuberculosis for 16 months. He was a road contractor and farmer and had spent most of his life in the Ligonier vicinity. Later he moved to Pierceton and for the past year he made his home in Warsaw. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harry Wolf of Larwill; two brothers, Howard Smith of Trenton, Ky., and Ellis Smith of Ligonier; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Cass of Ligonier and Mrs. Clara Kensler of Pittsburg, Pa. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. (CST) at the Phelps and Troxel funeral home in North Webster. Burial will be in Salem cemetery near North Webster.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 12, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Joseph Smola, 82, of Fort Wayne, a mechanic, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Regency Place Rehabilitation Center. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1988 from Decatur Wire Die Inc. as mechanic after 10 years of service and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Wayne Trace. Surviving are his wife, Rozella M.; a daughter, Susan A. Melcher of Fort Wayne; a brother, Frank of Fort Wayne; a sister, Nellie Penner of Angola; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9909 Wayne Trace, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are to the church, Vista Care Hospital or Worship for Shut-Ins. Information provided by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven, 493-4433.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; September 10, 1998, Page: 6
Contributed by Jim Cox

Rozella Mae Smola, 78, of Fort Wayne, a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur. The Fort Wayne native was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter, Susan A. Melcher of Fort Wayne; sisters Geraldine Reed of Fort Wayne and Patricia Shears of Clio, Mich.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9909 Wayne Trace, with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 E., New Haven. Burial will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are to the church or Worship For Shut-Ins. Information provided by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana 930 East, New Haven, 493-4433.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 1, 1999, Page: 10S
Contributed by Jim Cox

Calista Weeks, wife of Dr. F. Snyder, was born in Livingston Co., N.Y., Dec. 14, 1838 , and died Aug. 3, 1895, aged 56 yrs., 7 mos. and 20 das. With her parents she removed to Cuyahoga Co., O., when but a mere child. After the death of her mother, she returned to the state of New York. She was united in marriage with Dr. F. Snyder in the city of Buffalo, on the 29th day of December, 1871. With her husband she removed to Coruuna, Ind., in November, 1872, where with the exception of a short period, she has since resided. In early life she united with the Presbyterian church. About sixteen years since she became identified with the church of the United Brethren in Christ at Corunna, of which she remained a faithful and honored member until her demise. She had great reverence for the Word of the Lord and the services of the Sanctuary, and her christian life was unusually even. She was a devoted wife and highly esteemed by all who knew her, living not so much for herself as for others, ever ready to assist the needy and relieve the suffering. She leaves a husband, two brothers, with a large circle of friends, who mourn their loss. The funeral services occurred Monday, Aug. 5th, from the U. B. church at Orunna, conducted by Rev. J. W. Lilly, assisted by Rev. Sumwalt, of the M. E. church. Services were largely attended.
The Waterloo Press, DeKalb County, Indiana, August 8, 1895
Contributed by Jim Cox

Dr. Snyder of Corunna Dies at Richmond
Kendallville, Ind. Nov 10 - Word was received here this morning of the death of Dr. Fairfield Snyder, of Corunna, at the State Hospital at Richmond early this morning. Last Spring Dr. Snyder was taken to the State asylum at Logansport and about one week ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and was taken to the hospital at Richmond. Dr. Snyder had been located at Corunna for a number of years and until recently practiced medicine at that place. He was about seventy years of age and is survived by his wife and son about thirten years of age. The remains will be brought to Corunna for burial and it is expected that the funeral will be held at that place sometime Sunday. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity of this city.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 11, 1911
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Hattie Helmer Snyder was born at Geneva, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1860, and died at Corunna, Nov. 9, 1899, aged 39 years, 8 months and 11 days. When a girl of five years she united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a member until she united with the Church of Christ at Corunna. She obeyed her Savior in baptism, in 1892, and remained faithful until her departure from this life. She was united in marriage to George A. Lipsett, Nov. 14, 1882. To this union were born two children, Jay K. and Bertha E. Lipsett. On Jan. 22, 1896, she was united in holy matrimony to Dr. F. Snyder. To this union was born one son, little Herbert Lester Snyder. She leaves to mourn her death a father and mother, John and Ann Helmer, a brother, a husband and three children, besides a host of friends. For years she earnestly endeavored to live a consistent, Christian life. As a wife she was dutiful and as a mother loving and tender. Her career was a triumph religiously, and her memory is a bright monument of the sweetest virtues and most enduring accomplishments. Her bright, cheerful disposition won the affection of all who knew her. The whole community will mourn her death, the church loses a faithful member by her death, but we believe heaven is the richer. She will be missed in the church, in society, but most seriously by her aged parents, her husband and children. A light has gone out of the home once lightened by her presence, to illuminate the palace of her God. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The funeral was held from the Christian church in Corunna and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and sympathizing neighbors. The discourse was delivered by Rev. John J. Higgs. The interment was at the cemetery one mile south of the village. (Re: Obituary Book, vol 2, page 11)Mrs. Hattie Helmer Snyder was born at Geneva, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1860, and died at Corunna, Nov. 9, 1899, aged 39 years, 8 months and 11 days. When a girl of five years she united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a member until she united with the Church of Christ at Corunna. She obeyed her Savior in baptism, in 1892, and remained faithful until her departure from this life. She was united in marriage to George A. Lipsett, Nov. 14, 1882. To this union were born two children, Jay K. and Bertha E. Lipsett. On Jan. 22, 1896, she was united in holy matrimony to Dr. F. Snyder. To this union was born one son, little Herbert Lester Snyder. She leaves to mourn her death a father and mother, John and Ann Helmer, a brother, a husband and three children, besides a host of friends. For years she earnestly endeavored to live a consistent, Christian life. As a wife she was dutiful and as a mother loving and tender. Her career was a triumph religiously, and her memory is a bright monument of the sweetest virtues and most enduring accomplishments. Her bright, cheerful disposition won the affection of all who knew her. The whole community will mourn her death, the church loses a faithful member by her death, but we believe heaven is the richer. She will be missed in the church, in society, but most seriously by her aged parents, her husband and children. A light has gone out of the home once lightened by her presence, to illuminate the palace of her God. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. The funeral was held from the Christian church in Corunna and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends and sympathizing neighbors. The discourse was delivered by Rev. John J. Higgs. The interment was at the cemetery one mile south of the village.
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Contributed by Jim Cox

RAYMOND P. SORG, 77, died Thursday at St. Joseph Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Allen County and a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Wilma L.; a daughter, Sister Antoinetter Sorg of Avilla; a son, James H. of Fort Wayne; a brother, Delbert L. of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services are 10:20 a.m. Monday at Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home, 2114 S. Calhoun St., and 11 a.m. Monday at the church, 11337 South U.S. 27. Calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home with a 4 p.m. rosary. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 24, 1992, Page: 8A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Mrs. Rebecca Sperr, lifelong south side resident, will be conducted in G. H. Herrmann funeral home at 10:30 a. m. tomorrow by the Rev. Norman H. Schultz, pastor of Garfield Park Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial will be in Washington Park. Mrs. Sperr died Saturday. She was 73 and lived at 322 E. Iowa st. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Frankfourth; a son, Carl G. Sperr; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Rietel, and a brother, Stephen Flike, all of Indianapolis; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Huntington, Ind., Nov 6 - Boyish enthusiasm over a trip to Bippus with the Huntington Township basketball team Friday night cost Bernard Leroy Spott, age 14, his life when his bicycle collided in a fog with an automobile driven by Robert Bonewitz of Roanoke. The boy was a son of Frank Spott, florist. The accident happened in front of Memoria; Park a short distance east of the boy's home as he was on his way to meet the team downtown. The bicycle hit the automobile as the driver started to enter a filling station. The youth's skull was fractured when he plunged into a hinge of the car door. Surviving are the parents, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Congregational Church. Burial will be at Centerville, west of Richmond.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind, Oct 29 - Samuel E. Sullivan, 82, died here today from injuries sustained in a fall two years ago. Mr. Sullivan had lived here for nearly 50 years.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died in this place, on the same evening (30th), infant son of Mr. Israel Taylor.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County; 5 Oct 1833, p 3
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Mrs. Deborah Terhune, who has been confined to her bed for many months, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Phillips.
The Franklin Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; Friday, April 12, 1895, page 3, column 3
Mrs. Deborah Terhune, aged 73 years, died Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Phillips, in Trafalgar. She was buried Friday at Unity, Brown county. Rev. Aspy conducting the services. Mrs. Terhune was the daughter of Peter Zook, one of the old pioneers of Johnson county and was the last member of the original Zook family, settling in this county. She was born in Kentucky, but had been a resident of Johnson county since 1821.
The Franklin Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; Friday, April 19, 1895, page 3, column 4
Contributed by Jim Cox

MORGANTOWN - John Truax [sic - Truex] died at an early hour on Tuesday morning, two and a half miles east of our town of consumption. Mr. Truax was an honorable and upright citizen and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral took place at Unity church and was largely attended, the services being conducted by Rev. J. M. Ragsdale. Mr. Truax leaves a wife and one child who have the sympathy of the entire community.
The Franklin Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; Friday, December 14, 1888, Volume XXIX, Number 25, page 4, column 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

Lebanon - Mrs. Jessie O. Tucker, age 54, died Friday at her home in Elizaville following a prolonged illness. She was a native of Boone County and is survived by ... (cut off)
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Saturday, 6 Nov 1937, p 22
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary C. Vollmer, 79, died Tuesday at home. Born in Fort Wayne, she retired in 1982 from the bindery department at Craftline Printing Co. She was past president of the American Legion Post 82 Auxiliary and of VFW Jim Eby Post 857 Auxiliary and was the auxiliary cancer chairman for the last 13 years. Surviving is a daughter, Cynthia J. Murray of Fort Wayne; two sons, Dr. Robert E. DDS of Fort Wayne and Donald R. of Angola; three brothers, Walter Sprunger of Fort Wayne, Howard Sprunger of Constantine, Mich., and Edwin Sprunger of Port Chester, N.Y.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 W. Wayne St. Calling from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling also one hour before services at the church. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the church or Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, March 5, 1998
Contributed by Jim Cox

Ruth Caroline Minnie Vollmer, aged seven years, ten months, and ten days, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vollmer, 2418 Savannah avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:10 o'clock of tetanus. The child injured her foot three weeks ago and had been seriously ill since Sunday. She is survived by the parents, one brother, Robert, and two sisters, Luella and Vera; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willim Vollmer and Mrs. Henry Trautman, grandmother. The deceased was a pupil in the Grace Lutheran school.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; August 4, 1920
Contributed by Jim Cox

An infant child of Ben Walker, of Franklin, died Saturday night of cerebral-spinal meningitis. The remains were taken to Brown county for interment Monday.
The Franklin Republican, Brown County, Indiana; Friday, 25 September 1903, pg 2
Contributed by Jim Cox

North Vernon, Ind., Oct 29 - Mrs. Mary Walsh, 71, a lifelong resident of this city, died from a complication of diseases at her home here. Funeral services were held today.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for William Weaks, who died yesterday at his home, 537 Cole St, will be held in Beamblossom Mortuary at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Lilbourn, Mo. He was 76. Survivors are his wife, Betty; five daughters and six sons.
Indianapolis Time, Marion County, Indiana; 11 March 1946, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

The Lafayette Courier says: "James M. Wyatt, a farmer, residing near Jamestown, Boone County, committed suicide a few days ago. He committed the deed by hanging in the smokehouse at his residence. The deceased had been long given to over-indulgence in the use of liquors and this is attributed as the cause of the rash act."
Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Montgomery County, Indiana; 14 Nov 1872, p. 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., Oct 29 - Father Placisu Zarnek, 67, a Catholic missionary, who for many years labored among the negroes of the South, died at St. Mary's Hospital here today. He was born in Switzerland in 1846 and came to this country when a youth. He was ordained a priest at St. Meinard in 1886. His body will be sent to St. Meinard for burial.
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky; Thursday, 30 Oct 1913, p 6
Contributed by Karen Zach