Rev. Georg, Immanuel pastor, dies
Rev. Howard Georg, 57, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church in Union township since Jan. 10 of 1971, died at 5:50 p.m. Friday at the Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. The minister had been ill for the past three months and in critical condition for several weeks. A native of Accident, Md., he was born there Aug. 17, 1914, a son of Alex and Catherine Beitzel-Georg. He was married to Miss Dorothy Affolder of Fort Wayne in 1942.
Services Monday
The pastor is survived by his wife, three sons, Howard F. Georg of St. Louis, Mo., David Georg, a student at Culver Stockton College, Canton, Mo.; and Cpl. Phillip A. Georg, stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Bodo (Carol) Knueppel of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, and Miss Donna Georg, a student at Indiana-Purdue campus, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Nellie) Glotfelty of Oakland, Md.; and two brothers, Harold Georg of Accident, Md., and Randall Georg of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran church, with Rev. Donald E. Frank, Rev. Stratford Eynon, Vice president of the Indiana district, Missouri synod of Lutheran church, and Rev. Ellsworth Busch officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Gardens at Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the Zwick funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The body will lie in state at the church from 12 noon Monday until time of the services. Preferred memorials are to the Immanuel Lutheran church building fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, Jan. 8, 1972
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsky

Mrs. Christine Goeglein, the wife of Andrew Goeglein, died last night at 11:30 o'clock at St. Joseph Hospital, after having undergone an operation for the removal of gall stones. She was 40 years of age and born in Germany coming to this country when a child with her parents. Her home was at 1320 Taylor Street. Surviving her are her husband, parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Rites for Mrs. Mary McCracken Grow, age 95, who died Sunday will be Tuesday. Mrs. Grow, widow of John Grow was born in Washington County. A son, 19 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren survive.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles L. Graft, 72, Fort Wayne, a native of Adams County, died Tuesday at home. Among survivors are his wife [Dorothy Thieme]; a daughter; a son; four brothers, including Ray Graft, Hoagland; and a sister, Bertha Braun, Decatur. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, with burial in the church cemetery. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday in E. Harper and Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

DOROTHY A. GRAFT, 87, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at Wood-view Health-care, Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She spent the past 12 years at Woodview Healthcare where she met many dear friends. She enjoyed her Pokeno, Bingo, and weekly church services. Dorothy is survived by her children, Luann (Scott) Hallberg, and Gary Graft; siblings, Bernita Harvey, and James Thieme; grandchildren, Kyle Hallberg, and Emily (Troy) Coker; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1995; and infant son; and siblings, Lois Graft, Evelyn Auman, and Delmar Thieme. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with calling one hour prior. Rev. Heath Trampe officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

Vonell H. Gump, 73, of Huntertown, died Saturday. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a 36-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Forest Gump, died in 1963. Survivors include a son, Marlow, Huntertown; four sisters, Mrs. Harvey Bell and Mrs. Merl Amstutz, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Iva Potter, Auburn, and Mrs. Ruth Lucas, in Arizona; two brothers, Keith Heffelfinger, Garrett, and Taft Heffelfinger, Huntertown. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Huntertown United Methodist Church with burial in the Huntertown Cemetery. Calling will be after 2 p.m. today at the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home and at the church from noon until time of service. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Monday, August 5, 1974, p. 6C, col. 3
Contributed by Karin King

DEATH CLAIMS JULIUS HAUGK - Prominent Decatur Man Dies; Owned Farms Near Here
Decatur, March 3-Julius Haugk, a prominent Decatur contractor and businessman, died Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at his home on Madison St. Death was caused by carcinoma. The deceased, a native of Germany, was one of the city's best known citizens, and for years had been actively engaged in business here. Emigrating here from Germany, when but a young man, he arose to a high point of influence in the business and real estate life of the city. At the time of his death, Mr. Haugk was actively engaged in operating a coal business here in addition to his contracting and building work. He also supervised the working of several farms in the community, which he owned, some of them near Berne. Surviving besides the widow are the following children: Robert W., Camp Pendleton; Mrs. Harry Bittner, Illinois; Herman C., of Anderson; Mrs. Gerald Nelson, of Decatur; Hula and Molly at home and Edna of Indianapolis. One son is deceased. A brother, Richard, of Anderson and two brothers in Germany also survive.
Born in Germany
Born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, on September 6, 1863, he came to this country when 20 years of age. As old history recalls that Julius Haugk had but $10 and a suitcase when he arrived here. First taking up farming in Union township, he established a residence there for 17 years. He later moved to Root township, and after ?? retired from active farming to go into the quarry business, where he established a wide reputation. From this quarry, he supplied stone for some of the country's major roads. [buried in Marion Cemetery; Marion, Marion County, Ohio]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook" - Handwritten-Thursday, March 3, 1938
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsky

Portland, Ind., Nov 4 - Mrs. Christina Heisler, a pioneer of Jay County, is dead at her home in this city. Mrs. Heisler was born in Germany in 1835 and came to this country a few years later with her parents. She had lived in Jay County since her arrival in the United States.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 5 November 1903, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

HENEMYER, Melvin A. - Services at 1 p.m. Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Martin Iszier officiating. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Calling at the funeral home where Maumee Lodge 725, F & AM will have services at 7:30 p.m. today, and Anthony Court 3, Order of Amaranth will have service at 7 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 12, 1969
Contributed by Karin King

Jennifer Lynn Hephner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hephner of 1355 Baywood Drive, New Haven, was stillborn at 5:08 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Also surviving are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard James, Hudson, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Huff, Morencie, Mich. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at the IOOF Cemetery, New Haven, with E. Harper & Son Funeral Home handling the arrangements.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, August 3, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Franklin, Ind., Aug 12 -- Isaac Holman, a lumber dealer, died last night as the result of a stroke of paralysis. He served during the [Civil] war as a member of Company A, 120th Indiana Volunteers.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 13 Aug 1898, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Near Francisville, Frank Hooker, a veterinary surgeon, was killed by the explosion of a bottle of liniment. He had purchased the ingredients separately and was engaged in mixing them when the accident occurred. It is thought that he made a mistake in filling the prescription.
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 31 August 1895, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Evansville, Ind., Aug 3 - Patrick Hughes, age 66, employee at the Crescent Coal Company mine here since 1918, was killed Saturday in a slate fall. Hughes, a track layer, was working alone at the time. He is survived by the widow and two sisters.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Home Hotel Owner Dies
Roscoe Frederick Hursh, 65, owner of the Home Hotel, was dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital at 11:55 a.m. yesterday. Mr. Hursh, a lifelong resident of Allen County, resided at 2822 S. Anthony Blvd. He was a salesman with National Mill Supply, Inc., 21 years before his retirement 10 years ago. Prior to joining National Mill, he was an emplye of the City Light and Power Co. 16 years. Mr. Hursh attended Grace Lutheran Church and was a member of the Travelers Protective Association. Surviving are his wife, Pauline C.; a son, Verlin N., Fort Wayne; his mother, Mrs. Lloyd H. Hursh, Fort Wayne; and two grandsons, Daniel and Terry Hursh. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Philip Nash officiating. Burial will be in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 12, 1969
Contributed by Karin King

Ex-Mail Carrier Walter Hursh Dies
Walter C. Hursh, 80, of R. R. 13, Fort Wayne, died at 1:20 p.m. yesterday in the Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Noble County, he had been a rural letter carrier 39 years, retiring in 1952. Mr. Hursh was a member of the Huntertown Lodge No. 689 F&AM, the Huntertown Chapter No. 388, OES, and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Survivors include his wife, Luella M.; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Kent, Wolcotville; two sons, Charles of Syracuse, and Frank, R. R. 13, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Moudy, Mrs. Hattie Schwartz, and Mrs. Lela Dunten, all of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Dora Sauder, Churubusco. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Rev. Howard Western will officiate at the services. He will be assisted by Rev. Robert Jackson. Burial will be in the Huntertown Cemetery. Friends may call after noon today at the funeral home, where the Huntertown Masons will have services at 8 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, August 16, 1963
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Walter C Hursh; Gender: Male; Race: White; age: 79; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1883; Birth Place: Noble County, Indiana; Death Date: 15 Aug 1963; Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen , Indiana , USA
Father: William Hursh; Mother: Elsie Pring; Informant: Mrs. Luella M. Hursh; wife; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Burial: August 17, 1963; Huntertown Cemetery; Huntertown, Indiana
Contributed by Karin King

Alexander S., 11 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Jackson of 2645 Fox Avenue, died last night of dropsy. The funeral services will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and the burial will take place at Huntertown.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mary M. Johnson, 72, Van Buren, a native of Craigville, died last Thursday. Among survivors are her husband, two sons, three daughters, four sisters, and a brother. Funeral services were today, with burial in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 15, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Frederick Keller died last night at 12:15 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edmund Wickliffe, 527 Organ Avenue of Bright's disease, aged 66 years. He was formerly a farmer but for some years has been living in this city and made his home with his daughter. He was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, moved in early life to Ohio and in 1860 came to this county where he has resided ever since. Surviving him are three children: Ferris, Keller (sic) and Mrs. Wickliffe of this city and Edward Keller, of Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

New Castle, Ind., Aug 3 - Rites were held here today for Milton H. Kern, age 72, veteran Henry County Assessor who died Friday night at the New Castle Clinic after a long illness of asthma and complications. He was born to the pioneer family home west of Mt. Lawn but later moved with his parents to Cadiz. Coming to New Castle, he was a lifelong member of the Crescent Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the Republican party, serving 12 years as county assessor. He would have celebrated his 73rd birthday August 5. Survivors include two brothers, Shubal J. Kern of Cadiz and Morton O. Kern of Spiceland; a sister, Mrs. Ada McCormick of Rush County and several nephews and nieces. His wife died last fall. Burial was in Glencove cemetery, Knightstown.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Elizabeth "Curly" Kibiger, 77, of 3422 Central Drive, died Saturday at Lutheran Hospital following an extended illness. She was a native of Fort Recovery, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Her husband, Edward Kibiger, died in 1973. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Scott, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel with burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Monday, August 5, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

LaPorte, June 19 - Several weeks ago Fred Kochan, following his return from a wedding trip, suddenly died. The coroner's inquest developed that carbolic acid had been placed in pop which Kochan drank. At another wedding feast John Shew drank poison in liquor and investigation proved he had swallowed strychnine. The police are investigating on the theory that a wholesale plot exists to take life. A woman is believed to figure in the case. Several arrests will probably be made.
Crawfordsville newspaper, Montgomery County, Indiana; June 20, 1913, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Logansport - Frank J. Larimore, age 69, died Saturday night. He is survived by the widow, three sons, two daughters, a brother, four sisters and fifteen grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Jeffersonville - The first death to occur in the Reformatory for over two months was that of Walter Leach, on Wednesday of tubercular peritonitis. He was 25 years old and was sentenced from Huntington County on Sept 29, 1901 to serve a term of from one to fourteen years.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 5 November 1903, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Miss Charlotte Lee of Warsaw, aged 80 years, was fatally burned Friday while praying near the kitchen stove. Several comforts, which were wrapped around her caught from the fire and she was burned to a crisp before help arrived.
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana newspaper; 13 March 1902, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bedford - Vince Lewis, age 78, died here Sunday. The widow and seven children survive. Rites will be held Tuesday.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Clotilda M. Ley, 64, of 643 Florence Ave., will be at 8:45 a.m. Thursday in C. M. Sloan & Son Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, Rev. Leonard H. Fullenkamp officiating. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ley died at 6:30 a.m. yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been a patient since Tuesday. She was a member of Most Precious Blood Church, the Rosary Society, and the Daughters of Isabella. Surviving are her husband, Urban A.; a daughter, Mrs. William (cut off) [buried Catholic Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, July 12, 1966
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Christian Loesch died at her home, just west of the city limits Friday night, aged 71 years. Her death was caused by heart failure but she had been in declining health for several months. She leaves two sons, George Loesch of Ft. Wayne; Christian of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Cappell, who made her home with her mother. Deceased was born in Heidlberg, Germany and came with her husband to Plymouth many years ago. Mr. Loesch died two years ago.
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana newspaper; 13 March 1902, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of William Luhman will take place at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence, 807 Canal street and at 2 o'clock from St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

William J. McCague, 78, of 1615 Sherman Blvd., was dead on arrival at 4:20 p.m. yesterday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Allen County and has been employed 50 years by the Pennsylvania Railroad, retiring 10 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Harriet; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Karr and Mrs. Frances Hart, a son, Phillip, two stepdaughters, Mrs. John Gitter and Mrs. Willard Clark, and a brother, Floyd, all of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren. The body was taken to the C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, May 19, 1966, p. 12A
Contributed by Karin King

Services for Mrs. Aldia E. McDuffee, 79, of Huntertown, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Robert Kenchel officiating. Burial will be in Eel River Cemetery. Mrs. McDuffee died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Churubusco, she was a lifelong area resident and member of Agape Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, Milton; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Warner, Huntertown; a brother, Ernest Disler, Churubusco; and two grandchildren. Friends may call after noon today at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home and after noon Friday at the church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, April 15, 1971, page 15A
Contributed by Karin King

James McHenry, who died at East Enterprise, has lived 63 years in the house where his death occurred. He was 86 and had been a Baptist 60 years
Greencastle Star Press, Putnam County, Indiana; 31 August 1895, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

The funeral of Mrs. Johanna McMahan was held this morning from St. Bridget's Church, conducted by Rev. Father Quinn. Interment took place in St. Vincent cemetery
Logansport Pharos-Tribune, Cass County, Indiana; Wednesday, 22 May 1918, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Mrs. Carolyn Brown McNabb, 72, of 3419 Portage Blvd. will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home. She died yesterday in St. Luke's Hospital, Houston, Tex. Mrs. McNabb was a native of Nashville, Tenn., and had resided in Fort Wayne 50 years. She was a retired employe of Parkview Memorial Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Susan Stouder, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Cay Hough, Elburn, Ill.; and three sons, Thomas, Fort Wayne, Guerry, Muskegon, Mich., and Alan, Bloomington. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Friday, July 18, 1975
Contributed by Karin King

Since our report of Saturday we have heard of three new cases of cholera. Mr. Metzger, whom we reported on Saturday died at 2 o'clock that afternoon; and his wife, who was taken with the disease some time during the day died yesterday evening. This morning we heard of two new cases- Mr. Taylor, cabinet-maker and a colored man, both living in Georgetown. Neither are expected to recover. We have heard of several other cases, supposed to be cholera, but do not feel warranted in publishing them. A good deal of other sickness prevails and there is much unnecessary alarm in the public mind.
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana newspaper; 25 June 1849, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

MILLER, Lloyd R. - Services at 2 p.m. today at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home with burial in Concordia Gardens Cemetery. Calling at the funeral home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, August 3, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Maude A. Miller, 65, of 1921 Riedmiller Ave. died about 5:30 a.m. yesterday at her home. Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Oswalt, Fort Wayne; a son, Harold Bingham, Sacramento, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Fred Kreamelmeyer, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Klaehn Funeral Home with burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Calling will be after 7 p.m. Sunday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, August 3, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Noah Miller, aged 76, died Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of his son, Joe D. Miller, in Milan Township, after an illness of nine days of pneumonia. Mr. Miller had been living with his son since the death of his wife in January of this year. He was a member of the Amish faith. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lena Graber of Milan Township. Mrs. Dan Zehr of Milan Township; Mrs. Menno Miller, of Springfield Township, and Mrs. Delagrange, of Milan Township; the son, Joe D.; 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Graber, of Grabill. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock (C.S.T.) at the old homestead, with Rudolph Kauseman, of Middlebury, and Jonas Yoder of Sherwood, O. officiating. [buried Roth Road Amish Cemetery; Grabill, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook" - Handwritten date: Wednesday, August 24, 1938
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsky

WALTER NAGEL DIED AT 79: RITES SET
Services for Walter H. Nagel, 79, formerly of 1521 Tilden Ave., chief probation officer of Allen County before retiring in 1965, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Hoe, Vicar James R. Lilly officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Nagel died at 7:40 a.m. yesterday in the Towne House Health Center, where he was a patient three years. A native of Red Bud, Ill., he came to Fort Wayne from Chicago in 1925. He was county probation officer 23 years. Prior to that he taught 30 years in Lutheran schools, the final 17 years at Emmanuel School before joining the Probation Department. He was a former member of the Lutheran Hospital board. Mr. Nagel became chief probation officer of Allen County in 1943 and also served the State Probation and Parole Association as secretary and president. He formerly was vice president of the Northeast District of the State Probation and Parole Association. Mr. Nagel was formerly active in the Fort Wayne Chapter of the Academy of Religion and Mental Health and of the Friday Forum. Surviving are three sons, Walter Jr. and Edgar A., Fort Wayne, and Robert W., Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy E. Hanson, Minneapolis; 12 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Towne House Retirement Center or Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, June 21, 1970
Contributed by Karin King

Anderson - A.G. Nessler, age 67, wholesale candy dealer here for 40 years, died at his home Sunday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday. He leaves a widow, daughter, and a sister, Mrs. J. F. Darmody, Indianapolis.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Huntington News-Democrat - Charles Neuer died at his home on East Market Street Sunday morning. He was one of the pioneer boatmen of old canal days. Two years Mr. Neuer has been an invalid, during which time he suffered several strokes of paralysis. Mr. Neuer was born in Germany and came to America with his parents when a child, first locating at New York. 50 years ago this spring Mr. Neuer and his parents and brothers came to Huntington where he had since resided. Jacob had engaged in the boating business on the canal and later sold half interest in his boat to his brother, Charles who was a wagon maker by trade. They operated their boat between Toledo, Huntington and Cincinnati, Ohio and for four years operated a boat between Wabash and Ft. Wayne. After the Chicago & Erie shops were located here, Mr. Neuer accepted employment but with the company for many years. He was always of an industrious nature and leaves many friends to mourn his death.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Indianapolis, May 22 - Mrs. Anna Laura Newman, 73, died at the City Hospital today following a brief illness of pneumonia. To the present generation announcement of her death will excite but little interest but to survivors of the Civil War the news that "Annie Laurie" has passed away will revive tender memories. Though a girl of but 16 when the Civil War broke out, Mrs. Newman volunteered as a nurse and served in the field and hospital throughout the four years of that great conflict. Her services on the field of battle particularly endeared her to soldiers of both the north and south who called her "Annie Laurie. Mrs. Newman also had some thrilling experience as a spy. She on several occasions served in this dangerous role and always gained valuable information. A resident of Lafayette, Ind. for 54 years, Mrs. Newman had only recently come to Indianapolis to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. David C. Adams, 512 North New Jersey street.
Logansport Pharos-Tribune, Cass County, Indiana; Wednesday, 22 May 1918, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Martha Pantlind, the wife of Henry Pantlind, the driver for Undertaker JC Peltier, was found dead last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 32 Wagner street by her husband when he returned at that time from his work, death being due to asphyxiation caused by the escape of the fumes of natural gas from the stone in the kitchen. Her body was found lying on the floor in the kitchen, near to the door leading into the kitchen. Dr. Barnett, the coroner, was called and his verdict in that death was from asphyxiation. He said the pipe of the stove was stopped up and that the combustion was constantly throwing off a carbon alloxide (?) gas that filled the house. Mrs. Pantlind had been demented for a number of years, laboring under the delusion that she was surrounded by spirits which were talking to her. It is thought that she had been sleeping in an adjoining bed room during the afternoon and, after awakening had stepped out into the kitchen and was overcome by the fumes of the gas. The family dog was found dead lying on the floor of the kitchen. Mrs. Pantlind was 64 years of age. She was born in Ireland and came to the US when she was a child, her parents settling in Akron, Ohio where she was raised. Her marriage occurred at Norwalk, Ohio in 1856 and two years later she and her husband came to Ft. Wayne. All of their children died in youth, the last dying 15 years ago. The funeral of Mrs. Pantland will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Peltier Undertaking rooms, Rev. Dr. Moffat officiating.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

FORT WAYNE - Lawrence J. "Joe" Pepe, 86. Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent Catholic Church, 8669 Auburn Rd. Calling from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today in the D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd., with a prayer vigil at 3:30 p.m., and one hour prior to services in the church. [buried Saint Vincent Roman Catholic Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 15, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Services for Mrs. Irene H. Poinsatte, 73, of 10113 Goshen Road will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Mungovan & Sons South Chapel and at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Msgr. Thomas L. Durkin officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Poinsatte, secretary-treasurer of Columbia Liquors, Inc., died Tuesday in Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, she was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was the widow of Leo J. Poinsatte. Several nieces and nephews survive. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral (cut off) [buried Catholic Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, April 15, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug 12 - Leonard Roby, son of Judge Roby of Auburn and Lena Rempis of Waterloo, were drowned today. They were out in a rowboat which overturned during a squall on Crooked Lake, near Angola.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 13 Aug 1898, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Herman F. Rodenbeck, 63, a former Fort Wayne resident who moved to Glendale, Calif., five years ago, died in an automobile accident near Cortez, Colo., Friday while en route here. He had worked as a carpenter, and was a member of the Carpenters Union. He also was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church. Surviving is his wife, Della; a son, Melvin; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Raatz; two brothers, Theodore and William; a sister, Mrs. Freda Shelley, and four grandchildren, all of Fort Wayne. The body will be sent here from Cortez. [buried Covington Memorial Gardens; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, May 7, 1961
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Audra N. Rohlfing, 64, of 1411 Cass St., was dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and is survived by her husband, Melvin W.; a daughter, Mrs. K. R. Waltemath, Kansas City, Mo.; two step-daughters, Mrs. William Heggerfeld, Raleigh, N.C., and Mrs. Robert F. Gillig, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Stacey, White Cloud, Mich.; a brother, Harry Sarasiein, Fort Wayne; and eight grandchildren. The body is at C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, April 15, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Welty, residing on Columbia Avenue in this city have received news of the death of Miss Ella Romero which occurred at Newton, Kan. last Friday. The young woman was 23 years of age and part Indian, her mother being a Cheyenne and father a Mexican. When a very young child she was left fatherless and was adopted by Mr. Welty's sister who was a missionary to the Indians. Afterward Mr. and Mrs. Welty took the Indian girl into their home and she came with them to this city when they moved here. She attended the Clay street schools. Five years ago she went to the government school for Indians at Carlisle, PA and was to have graduated last June but in February became ill from consumption and had to leave college. She spent 19 weeks in Hope Hospital in this city and then went to Newton, Kan.
Ft. Wayne Daily News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, 3 Feb 1903, p 4
Contributed by Karen Zach

Alletta M. Davis was born in Vermillion County, Illinois Nov 20, 1868 and died March 5, 1902, aged 33 years 3 months 13 days. She was united in marriage to Charles Rupel March 1, 1890. To them were born two children: Agnes and Wayne. Mrs. Rupel united with the UB Church a number of years ago and was faithful to her Christian principles until the end. Mr. and Mrs. Rupel lived on a farm near the Barber Church and their home was a pleasant one and enjoyed by themselves as well as by their many friends. The funeral was held Saturday at the Barber Church, Rev. S. H. Yager officiating.
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana newspaper; 13 March 1902, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Albert C. Sauders, 83, of Churubusco will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Krider-Lane Funeral Home there, the Rev. Gorman Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in Huntertown Cemetery. Mr. Sauders died at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital. Born in Allen County, he was a retired employe of Essex Wire and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Churubusco. Surviving are his wife, Dora; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Boyers and Mrs. Jaunita Spangle, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Carol Stubbs, Oland, Calif.; four sons, Merritt, Huntertown, Murrey, Albuquerque, N.M., Ernest, Fort Wayne, and Everett, New Haven; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles, Anderson, and Archie of Leo; and five sisters, Mrs. Viola Darby, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Elma Beaverforden and Mrs. Minerva Carr, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Christina Paff and Mrs. Deeta Akey, Leo. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 12, 1969
Contributed by Karin King

Dora B. Sauders, 88, of 2727 Dexter Drive, died at 2:25 p.m. Wednesday in a local nursing home. Mrs. Sauders, a native of Noble County, was a longtime resident of the Fort Wayne are. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Spangle and Mrs. Mildred Boyer, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Carol Stubbs of Escondido, Calif.; four sons, Everett of New Haven, Merritt of Huntertown, Ernest of Fort Wayne, and Murray of Mount Ida, Ark.; and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Schwartz of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lela Dunten of Huntertown. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huntertown Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Allen County Mental Health Association.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, March 1, 1979
Contributed by Karin King

The funeral of the late Christian Schmeltz was held Thursday morning at the UB Church near Walkerton, Rev. Mr. Yeager officiating. The interment was in the Barber Cemetery.
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana newspaper; 13 March 1902, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

STEP-MOTHER DIES
Mrs. Mary Schrock, aged 81, wife of Noah Schrock of Holmes county, Ohio, died Thursday at her home. She was the step-mother of Noah Schrock of north of Berne. It was not known if she had been ill or not. Mrs. Schrock, son Robert, and daughter Myrtle left here Friday to attend the funeral which was held Saturday afternoon. [Buried Milo Yoder Farm Cemetery; Winesburg, Holmes County, Ohio]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook" - Handwritten-Monday, April 25, 1938
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsky

Elkhart, July 2 - Four girls, sisters, were drowned here when the three older girls sprang into the St. Joseph River in an attempt to save a younger sister. Grace Schwyn, seven years old, fell into the river while picking cherries from a limb which overhung the water. The other girls, Alice, 16; Clara 13 and Ida 11 - attempted to save her and were themselves drowned. The bodies were recovered.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 3 July 1913, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

South Bend, Ind., Aug 3 -- The search for William Tucker, age 28, South Bend, alleged to have shot and killed Herman Scott, age 31 of Mishawaka, Saturday night while he waited for Tucker's wife to press his trousers, extended into southwestern Michigan and the Detroit city area today, the St. Joseph sheriff's office revealed. County officers held Harvey Coleman, age 41, Niles, Mich as an accomplice after he confessed to Sheriff Steve Molnar that he lent his shotgun for $20 and drove Tucker to and from the scene of the slaying. Coleman said he drove Tucker to Niles after the shooting where the fugitive boarded a freight train enroute to Detroit. The shooting occurred at the home of Charles Vogel, where Mrs. Tucker was employed as a housekeeper. Coroner TC Goraczewski said that Scott was slain when a blast from a shotgun fired through a screen door struck him in the neck.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Our own city is, as yet, entirely exempt from cholera, as well as all other diseases, though we can hear of the prevalence of cholera on all sides of us. It has broken out at Boston, Richmond and Centreville, in Wayne County, Ind; at the first named place nearly every case (some 10 of 12) proved fatal. The panic was so great that out of a population of 120 only two families remain in the village. All have fled. The disease at Hanover in Jefferson County, Ind is very malignant and fatal. On the 4th, Dr. A.L. Scoville, who is endeared to many of our citizens by the ties of christian friendship, died; five others are said to have died on the same night. Three deaths are said to have occurred at Columbus, on the railroad below us, on the night of the 4th. We have heard of deaths at Lafayette and various other places in our own State, but our information is not sufficiently tangible for publication. The Madison papers report but few deaths in that city some two or three per day, though we hear by passengers on the cars that the deaths are numerous; they usually say from 10 to 20 and represent the streets as being deserted. Such reports are not credible to any great extent.
Indiana State Sentinel, Marion County, Indiana; 12 July 1849, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

LaPorte, June 19 - Several weeks ago Fred Kochan, following his return from a wedding trip, suddenly died. The coroner's inquest developed that carbolic acid had been placed in pop which Kochan drank. At another wedding feast John Shew drank poison in liquor and investigation proved he had swallowed strychnine. The police are investigating on the theory that a wholesale plot exists to take life. A woman is believed to figure in the case. Several arrests will probably be made.
Crawfordsville newspaper, Montgomery County, Indiana; June 20, 1913, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ruby Nell, daughter of Rufus and Sarah Smith was born Oct 6, 1900 and died February 16, 1903; aged 2 years 4 months and 10 days. Little Ruby was a bright, sweet child, loved by all who knew her. She leaves father, mother, five brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss. She can not come to them but they can go to her.
Muncie Star Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 23 Feb 1903, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

INJURIES ARE FATAL TO LAD HIT BY AUTO - Leslie Stanton Dies This Morning at Hospital
Eight-year-old Leslie Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stanton, of Columbia City, died this morning at 7:30 o'clock in the Adams county memorial hospital of injuries received. He was hit by an auto, while riding his bicycle in front of his grandfather's home in Blue Creek township. Young Stanton's death brings the county's traffic toll for the month of August to six. The lad sustained a deep gash through his side and stomach, that nearly disemboweled him. The lad was conscious, but suffering greatly when brought into the hospital about 1 o'clock Monday afternoon by the driver of the car and the boy's grandfather, Fred Bilderback. Attending surgeons and hospital attaches held no hopes for his recovery from the time of his admittance. His condition was critical from the time of the injury. He remained conscious, however, until shortly before death. Coroner Robert Zwick was called to the hospital and immediately opened an investigation of the fatal accident. A formal inquest is to be held later. Details given Deputy Sheriff Leo Gillig Monday, following the crash, indicated that eh driver of the car would be absolved of all blame. The fatal accident happened about one mile west of Willshire, Ohio, in Blue Creek township, as Mr. Byer was returning from a shopping tour in the Ohio town. The efforts of the grandfather to save the lads life went to naught, despite the fact that he used his hands to hold in the lads intestines and stomach. The hash had permitted them to fall outside the stomach walls. The death of the young lad is the latest in undoubtedly the worst period of traffic crashes on the county's highways. Five persons have died and half a score have been injured already this month.
Funeral Thursday
Funeral services for the lad will be held at 1 o'clock (CST) Thursday afternoon at the Willshire M.E. church and burial will be made in the Willshire cemetery. The lad was born March 16, 1930, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stanton at Auburn. He had been making his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bilderback, as had a sister, Dolores and a brother, William. The parents, the maternal grandparents and the brother and sister are the only survivors. His parents now live at Columbia City.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook" - Handwritten-Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1938
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsky

STAUFFER, Royal L. - Services at 10 a.m. today in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Richard Wilken officicating. Burial in New Haven IOOF Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lewis Kessler, Arthur Johnson, Elmer Decker, J. Byron Hayes, Charles Corbett and Cmdr. William Gregg.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 12, 1969
Contributed by Karin King

Seymour, Ind., Aug 12 - James Steinberger, aged 26, a boss on the Southern Indiana Railway, died yesterday of a complication of diseases. He was first taken down with typhoid fever and when about well was taken with hemorrhage of the nose and almost bled to death. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 13 Aug 1898, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Bicknell - Alvin McClelland Stinnett, retired Bicknell coal miner, died Saturday at the home of his brother, Joe Stinnett. Services were held today with burial in the IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Stinnett, aged 79, was a Sullivan County native and had lived in Bicknell 30 years. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. He was the father of Dewey Stinnett, one of 14 miners killed in the Panhandle mine explosion, May 22, 1941. Surviving are a son, another brother, a sister, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

Melancholy Accident
(New Albany Bulletin) We learn that a boy, aged some six or seven years, a son of Jacob Straw of this county was killed near Very's Mill yesterday by the upsetting of a wood wagon. The little fellow was riding on the wagon; as the wagon went over he fell to the ground and it fell upon him, the hub of the wheel striking his head and crushed it, causing his death instantly. [Buried Scott Cemetery, New Albany - born 15 August 1842 died 20 June 1849]
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana newspaper; 25 June 1849, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Anderson, July 2 -- Chellie Summers, age 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Summers, near Middletown was almost instantly killed when on a motorcycle, he struck an automobile truck one mile south of Anerson. On the truck were several attaches of the Gospel Trumpet Company of this city, returning from Middletown where they conducted a religious meeting. Witnesses say Summer, who was speeding homeward was going 25 miles an hour and evidently miscalculated his speed. He remained in the center of the road until within a few feet of the truck which was drive to the right.
Crawfordsville Review, Montgomery County, Indiana; 3 July 1913, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

The reports of the severity of cholera in Aurora are fully confirmed. We received by the Madison Belle last night, a copy of the Commercial of that town which says that there have been about 100 cases, one third of which have died. We learn, also from a private and reliable source that the disease is confined mainly to about two squares of the town; that about 100 persons resided on those two squares and that one third of them had died. Hundreds had left the town and hardly enough persons in good health were left to take care of the sick. We are told, also that in some instances the disease proved fatal within an hour or two after the first symptoms of attack. Dr. George Sutton, one of their oldest and best physicians had been confined to his room by cholera since Sunday last (note he did not pass from cholera and lived several more years). His little son (Francis) died of cholera on Tuesday. Dr. Sutton's illness at this time is peculiarly unfortunate as he has justly enjoyed the entire confidence of the whole community, to our own knowledge, for a number of years, as a most successful practitioner. The citizens have kept up the burning of coal, tar, sulphur and brimstone night and day, and kept firing cannon through the day. They have also begun to scatter lime in all the damp places and pools of stagnant water. The Commercial says that on yesterday up to 12 o'clock, no new cases had occurred and we sincerely hope that they have passed the worst. There were 11 deaths on Thursday. [Buried River View Cemetery, Dearborn County, Indiana; B. 28 March 1845; D 12 June 1849; Son of Dr. George Sutton and wife, Sarah]
Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana newspaper; 25 June 1849, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Ray F. Tonkel, 74, of 1630 Cass St., will be at 1 p.m. Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Rev. F. F. Suter officiating. Burial will be in Huntertown Cemetery. Mr. Tonkel died at 4:25 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient one week. A lifelong resident of Allen County, he was a member of Union Chapel EUB Church. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; two sons, Charles M., Columbia City, and Richard E., Fort Wayne; five daughters, Mrs. Virginia York, Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Erma Griffith, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Bonnie Croy, Laotto, Mrs. Anna Jane Hoot, Huntertown, and Mrs. Helen Snider, Tri Lakes; a brother, Gerry, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Opliger, Cedarville; 27 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, March 27, 1965
Contributed by Karin King

Mary Elizabeth, wife of Joseph VARRIER, died at her home on North Walnut Street at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, 1902, aged 85 years. Deceased was an estimable lady and an old resident of this county. She had been in declining health for more than a year and her death was not unexpected. She was the mother of Mrs. Peter Jeffers of this city and of Dr. Varrier of South Bend and leaves [cut off]
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana newspaper; 13 March 1902, p 7
Contributed by Karen Zach

Perry E., son of James Vermillion and wife, west of Argos, died very suddenly, Wednesday evening at the Rochester Hospital where he had been removed for an operation the day before. Mr. Vermillion went to Rochester early last week for a short visit with relatives and was apparently well until Sunday evening when he was taken with severe paints in the side. Tuesday he was removed to the hospital there and that night underwent an operation for appendicitis. About one month ago Mr. Vermillion met with a fall while working on a barn on the farm of JM Wickizer, south of Argus and it is tought the injuries then sustained aggravated the ailment. Perry E. Vermillion was born in this county June 22, 1876 being aged at the time of his death past 31 years. Had always made his home with his parents west of Argos and had a wide acquaintance in this vicinity among younger people who held him a worthy, promising and industrious young man. Funeral services wil be held Saturday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Thomas WHittaker, at Poplar Grove Church where also interment will be made.
Argos Reflector, Marshall County, Indiana; Thursday, 5 Sept 1907, p 5
Contributed by Karen Zach

Muncie - Mrs. Gladys Belle Walters, age 72, Cincinnati, died while visiting her niece, Mrs. Roscoe Martin in Selma. Mrs. Walter, wife of Sebastian Walters, was born in Hagerstown, Ind., but had lived most of her life in Cincinnati where the body was taken for burial.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

H. O. WARE, 83, DIES; FORMER OWNER OF PIANO STORES HERE
Services for H. O. Ware, 83, of 2206 S. Calhoun St., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Immanuel Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Younger officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Ware died at 1:50 a.m. yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three weeks. He had been ill several years. He owned and operated the Home Piano Co., 10 years and formerly was owner-operator of the H. O. Ware Piano Co., which he started here in 1930. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice F.; two daughters, Mrs. Byron Davis, Yorba Linda, Calif., and Mrs. Paul Hansford, Dayton, Ohio; and two grandsons. The family will received visitors at the Mungovan & Son Mor- (cut off)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, May 19, 1966
Contributed by Karin King

Bertha Warner, of Fort Wayne, a domestic, was burned to death yesterday while cleaning a bed with gasoline which exploded.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; 13 Aug 1898, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Gertrude M. Warner, 83, a native of Howell, Mich., who lived in Fort Wayne the past 60 years, will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Forest Park United Methodist Church. She died Friday in her 1042 Northwood Blvd. home. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Gratia Kemp, Fort Wayne. Friends may call after noon Monday at the church. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, June 25 1978, Page 9A
Contributed by Karin King

EMMA H. WEFEL, 91, of Fort Wayne died Saturday in Lutheran Home. The Jersey City, N.J., native was the widow of Clarence, who died in 1979, and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne County Club and Fort Wayne Womans Club. She formerly was a nurse's aide for the American Red Cross, Camp Atterbury and Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Fruechtenicht of Fort Wayne, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, where calling is 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church or Lions Club Leader Dog Program.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 15, 1993
FORT WAYNE - Emma H. Wefel, 91. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd. Calling from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 15, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Russell Wells dies in airplane crash
Russell O. Wells, 67, of 718 High street, Fort Wayne, a retired city fireman, and a relative of several Decatur residents, was killed in a light plane crash at Tomah, Wis., Sunday morning. Two other Fort Wayne men were injured and are reported in fair condition at Tomah memorial hospital. They are John E. (Red) Rarick, 48, owner of the Rarick Hardware Store, and Rickey Beyhan, 17, a junior at North Side high school. The three were enroute to Rarick's cabin on Rice Lake, Wis., for fishing, and had stopped overnight at the Tomah airport for the weather to clear. Authorities said the light single-engine plane took off about 11:15 a.m. but stalled near the end of the runway and nosed into a ditch. Born in Salem, Wells had lived in Fort Wayne 50 years. He retired from the Fort Wayne fire department 12 years ago after 25 years of service. For the past 18 years he had operated the North Woods Christmas tree sales during the holiday season. Surviving are his wife, Mary; five daughters, Mrs. Ray Cavendarand, Mrs. Harry Bailey, both of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Don Merki of Champaign, Ill., Miss Patricia Wells, at home, and Mrs. James Beal of Fort Wayne; four sons, Dr. Robert Wells of Benton, Ill., James Wells of Torrence, Calif., Dr. Thomas Wells of Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex., and Ralph Edward Wells, at home; 15 grandchildren; two half-brothers, Bill Merriman of Decatur, and Arthur Merriman of Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Mrs. Olive Solomon of Tocsin, Mrs. Charles Fetters of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Frieda Colchin of Decatur. The body will be returned to the C.M. Sloan & Sons funeral home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements have not been completed. [buried Covington Memorial Gardens; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, July 10, 1967
Contributed by Karin King

Argos, Dec 26 - Coroner L. W. Vore, after investigating the death of Kermit Whiteside, 21 years old, whose body was found in an automobile here Sunday, said the young man was afflicted with a thyroid ailment and that alcoholic drinks consumed during a Christmas celebration at Plymouth and South Bend caused his heart to fail.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 27 Dec 1939, p 17
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dorothy Wichern, 79, of the Lutheran Home died at 10:35 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital where she had been a patient one day. She was a life-long resident of Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Harold, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Adolph Schultz, Sterling Heights, Mich., and Fred Schultz, in Germany. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Friday, May 28, 1976
Contributed by Karin King

Auburn, Ind., Aug 3 - Ted Wolf, age 18, Auburn, drowned yesterday when he stepped off a ledge into 35 feet of water in a gravel pit near Spencerville. He could not swim.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

LOUIS WORDEN DIES SATURDAY EVENING
Louis D. Worden, 65, of 4102 Plaza drive, Fort Wayne, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday at Robert Long hospital, Indianapolis. He was a native of Decatur and had resided in Fort Wayne for the past 36 years. He retired from the Pennsylvania railroad July 31 after 46 years of service. Mr. Worden was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran church, its Men's club and Lutheran Laymen's league, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, Ella M.; a daughter, Miss Karen Worden of Phoenix Ariz.; four brothers, Carl Worden, of Genesea, Ill., David Worden of Valparaiso, Richard Worden of Craigville, and Wayne Worden of Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth McClure of Decatur, Mrs. Florence Kissinger of Chicago, and Mrs. Opal Noland of Syracuse. Friends may call until 9 p.m. today at the Klaehn funeral home, where services will be held (cut off) [buried Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, November 9, 1964
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Louis D Worden; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 65; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 21 Jul 1899; Birth Place: Indiana; Death Date: 7 Nov 1964; Death Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Informant: Ella Worden; wife; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Burial: November 10, 1964; Lindenwood Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Indiana (sic)
Contributed by Karin King

Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug 3 - Mrs. Kaloolah Howe Worthington, age 71, a former vice president of Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women died here yesterday. Mrs. Worthington formerly was curator of the museum of fine arts and history at Evansville, Ind, and was married in 1940 to Charles Worthington, a former Evansville newspaper man and cartoonist for the Chicago Times, who survives. Burial will be in Salt Lake City Tuesday.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Monday, 3 August 1942, p 12
Contributed by Karen Zach

"In Memoriam" - Mrs. Nancy Wright, wife of William Wright died Wednesday morning at her home in East Jackson Street after a lingering illness. The deceased was 73 years of age, but during her illness she was the same gentle friend and always met us with a smile when we entered her room. Yes, those dear ones left behind her, left to grieve and mourn their loss, shall find comfort in our Savior who died for all on Calvary. Oh! that home so sorrow stricken, ne'er knew such grief before, yet one by one you all shall meet here in that home above where there is no sorrow or affliction but instead, are peace and love.
Muncie Star Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 23 Feb 1903, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of the First EUB Church for Orville Yaney, 80, of Monmouth, Ill., who died Sunday morning in a nursing home in Blandensville, Ill. Rev. A. L. Keller will officiate at the local services. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ross, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Vera Easley, Craigville, Mrs. Evelyn Rutledge, Ossian, and Mrs. Georgia Arnold, Decatur; two sons, James E., Fort Wayne, and Bill, Ossian; 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; three brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be today in the Newlands Chapel, Blandensville. Preferred memorials are gifts to the heart fund. [buried Hope Cemetery; Alexis Junction, Warren County, Illinois]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, March 4, 1964
Contributed by Karin King

Services for John E. Young, 50, Valinda, Calif., will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Whittier, Calif. Mr. Young, a Fort Wayne resident until eight years ago, died Sunday at his home in Valinda after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife, Helen Bieberich Young; a daughter, Patricia, at home; a son, Richard Engle, Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. John W. Young, Webster, N.Y.; two sisters, a brother and one granddaughter. [burial Rose Hills Memorial Park; Whittier, Los Angeles County, California]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, July 12, 1966
Contributed by Karin King

Della E. Zelt taken by death
Mrs. Della E. Zelt, 77, of Hoagland, died Monday at her home. Born in Allen county, Mrs. Zelt lived in the Hoagland area 35 years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Erwin Franz, Monroeville; Mrs. Fred Hitzemann, New haven; and Mrs. Donald Schweyer, of Fort Wayne; two sons, Melvin, East Detroit, Mich., and Delmer of Monroeville; and a sister, Mrs. Julia Braun, New Haven. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock, with burial at Emmanuel Lutheran cemetery, Wayne Trace. Friends may call after 12 noon today and until 10 a.m. Thursday at E. Harper & Son Funeral home, New Haven, and at the church after 12 noon Thursday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1974
Contributed by Karin King