FRANK ABRAM IS DEAD; BURIAL IN UNION CEMETERY
The death of Charles Franklin Abram, 56, a well known resident of Garrett, took place unexpectedly at his home, 611 East King street, at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Abram had been in ill health for several months from heart disease but was able to visit the business district Monday. He awakened his wife about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, telling her he was sick. She summoned a physician but he expired within 15 minutes. The body will remain at the Zimmerman funeral home for services to be held at 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be made in Union cemetery, northwest of Garrett. The Rev. H. J. Jordan of Elwood, formerly of Garrett, will officiate. Mr. Abram was born at Butler Sept. 25, 1890, and located in Garrett 24 years ago. For some years he had been engaged in the music box and record business under the name of Abey Abram, Inc. He was a member of Garrett lodges of Elks and Eagles, the Butler Masonic lodge and Methodist church and Scottish Rite and Shrine at Fort Wayne. Mr. Abram and Mabel Oberlin of Butler were married in Auburn Feb.23, 1910. Surviving besides the widow are two daughters, Mrs. David W. Blaker of 412 East Keyser street, Garrett, and Mrs. Clyde D. Reese of 701 East King street, Garrett, and two grandchildren. The Elks held twilight services at the funeral home Wednesday night.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Jun 5, 1947
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Anthony Adams, B&O Car Inspector, Dies
Anthony "Tony" William Adams, 64 years old Baltimore & Ohio Railroad car inspector and a resident of Garrett, died suddenly Wednesday morning in a neighbor's garden. Mr. Adams, who was never married, died moments after he suffered a heart seizure while working in the garden at the Mary Comesky residence at 1304 Quincy street in Garrett. The body was removed to the Baidinger & Walter funeral home where services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with Father Minnich of Highland, Ind., officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery at Garrett. The Eagles will hold special services at the funeral home Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Elks services at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Adams was a native of La-Otto but lived nearly all his life in Garrett. He was born Oct. 1, 1897, son of the late Frank and Catherine Hornett Adams. Mr. Adams was employed by the B&O as a car inspector at the time of his death. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Agatha Clark, with whom he made his home at 1316 West Quincy street, Garrett; two other sisters, Mrs. Catherine Smith of Mullen, Neb., and Mrs. John Kessler of 1401 West King street, Garrett and four brothers, Joseph Adams of Mullen, Neb., John Adams of Loveland, Colo., Casimir Adams of Valparaiso, Ind., and Frank Adams of Omaha, Neb. Mr. Adams was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Garrett, the Elks lodge and Eagles lodge of Garrett, and the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Apr 26, 1962
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MRS. CATHERINE ADAMS DIES AT THE AGE OF 91
Mrs. Catherine Adams, 91, a native of Posin, Poland, who had resided in Garrett for 42 years, died at her home, 1316 West Quincy street, Garrett, at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Adams, sister of Michael Hornett of 889 Ensley avenue, Auburn, died of senility after having been in failing health for the past two years. She was born Nov. 28, 1864, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hornett. She came to America with her parents when she was 6 years of age. On Oct. 17, 1884, she and Frank Adams were married in Kendallville. Mr. Hornett (Adams) preceded his wife in death on Feb. 18, 1946. He was a retired B. & O. section employee. Mrs. Adams was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic church in Garrett and the Rosary Society. Surviving besides the brother in Auburn area five sons, Anthony Adams at home, Joseph Adams of Mullen, Neb., John Adams of Loveland, Colo., Frank Adams of Omaha, Neb. And Casimir Adams of Valparaiso, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Agatha Clark at home, Mrs. John Kessler of 1401 West King Street, Garrett, and Mrs. Earl Smith of Mullen, Neb.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body was removed to the Zimmerman funeral home in Garrett. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday at the St. Joseph's church with the pastor, Rev. Leon Pisula, officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery in Garrett. The Rosary Society will have services at the funeral home Friday at 8 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; May 3, 1956
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Ethel J. Adams, 82, Route 1, Auburn, died Monday at 5:26 p.m. in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Mrs. Adams was born Nov. 17, 1897 to George D. and Ellen (Snellenberger) Roger. She married Earl Adams, who preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Floyd Keller, Route 2, Fremont; a daughter, Wilma Goings, Route 1, Auburn; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Petrie and Mrs. Edith Mertz, both of Hamilton, and Mrs. Dorothy Hodges, Spencerville; and eight grandchildren.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; Mar 26, 1980
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FRANK ADAMS OF ALTONA DIES AT AGE OF 91 YEARS
The death of Frank Adams, aged 91 years, took place at his home in Altona Monday night at 10:50 o'clock. He was ill two weeks and suffered a blood clot in his leg last week. The funeral was held Thursday morning at St. Joseph's church. The pastor, the Rev. Leon Pisula, officiated and interment was made in Calvary. Mr. Adams was born in Posen, Poland, Sept. 15, 1854, and came to the United States when he was 17 years old. After reaching Kendallville by train he walked to the home of an uncle, Steven Adamske, in Swan township, Noble county. His uncle lived in a log cabin. Mr. Adams and Catherine Hornett, also a native of Poland , were married in Kendallville Oct. 16, 1884. They moved to Altona in 1914 and Mr. Adams was employed by the Baltimore & Ohio until 1929, when he retired. Mr. and Mrs. Adams celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 1944 with a family dinner. Surviving besides the widow are ten children. Tony Adams, at home, Mrs. L. J. Sobasky, Mrs. Agatha Clark and Mrs. Leona Leeson of Altona. Joseph Adams and Mrs. Earl Smith of Mullen, Nebr., Mrs. Frances Hineman and Frank Adams Jr., of Omaha, Nebr., John Adams of Coty, Nebr., and Casimir Adams of Valparaiso; 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Mr. Adams was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church of Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Feb 21, 1946
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Jack Albright, Corunna grocer, dead at 64
CORUNNA - Jack E. Albright, 64, of rural Corunna, died Monday at 7 p.m. in his home. He was the owner-operator of Albright's One-Stop Grocery in Corunna for 35 years. He was formerly the Corunna postmaster, and was an honorary member of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department for the past 15 years. He donated the building which houses the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department. He also donated the land for the Richland Township baseball park. He sponsored many little league baseball and basketball teams in the Corunna and Waterloo communities. He attended Indiana Central College on a baseball and basketball scholarship. Mr. Albright was a member of the Waterloo Masonic Lodge No. 307, the former Corunna Lions Club, and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Waterloo Athletic Association. He attended the Corunna Church of Christ. He was born Mar. 29, 1924 in Grant Township, near Waterloo, to Howard and Jessie (Lower) Albright. His mother survives in Waterloo. His father preceded him in death. He married Lois Farrington on Dec. 28, 1946. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, David of Corunna and Fritz of Waterloo; two daughters, Kay Brennan of Kendallville and Suzanne Stafford of Story Lake; one foster son, Mike Beadell of Mesa, Ariz.; and one brother, Bobby Albright of Waterloo. Friends may call Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with Mickael Wagner officiating, assisted by the Rev. Jim Jillette. Burial will be in Corunna Cemetery, with a military graveside service conducted by the Auburn post of the American Legion. Pallbearers will be members of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department. Memorial donations may be made to the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Allen County, IN; Jan 4, 1989
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EXPIRES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Bertha Alexander, 62, dies at her home in Burket. Mrs. Bertha Alexander, 62, wife of George M. Alexander, of Burket, passed away at 6 o'clock this morning. She became bedfast just two days ago but had been in declining health for about two years. Death was caused by Bright's disease. Mrs. Alexander, whose maiden name was Bertha Crall, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon Crall, who made their home west of Warsaw. Since her early childhood she had lived in Kosciusko county and during the last 30 years and resided in the vicinity of Burket. She was a member of the Church of God. Her husband; one son, Edward Alexander, of Warsaw; five step-children, Elvin Alexander, of Burket; Russell Alexander, of Huntington; Erba Shock, of New Springfield, Ohio; Lula Gerig, of Auburn, and Retha Dunkleberger of Warsaw; also four brothers, William Crall, of Warsaw; Joe, of near this city; Simon H. of Akron, and Ray Crall, living in Ohio. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at Palestine with Rev. Dan Slabaugh, of Akron, officiating. Internment will be in the Palestine cemetery.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, IN; Mar 24, 1933
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Geo. Alexander Dies Thursday - Funeral On Sunday At Palestine Church
George Mathew Alexander, aged 80 last May 7, died at 1:30 p.m. on New Years Day at the McDonald hospital. He suffered from Bright's disease and a heart attack on December 24 causing him to be admitted to the hospital. He had been fairly active up to that time, having only recently taken several trips. He drove his own car home from Florida last March. Mr. Alexander lived on his farm 2 ½ miles south of Burket for many years where he engaged in custom sawing and farming. He was manager of the Farmer's Co-operative Telephone company in that vicinity several years and later when it was merged with a larger company, continued to serve many more subscribers until the company was sold. He operated a flour and feed mill at Silver Lake about 50 years ago. In 1888 he was united in marriage with Inez Blue. To this union was born six children. Elvin of Barbec Lakes; Russell of Andrews, Ind.; Erba, now Mrs. Lester Schrock, Lincoln Park, Mich.; Mrs. Joseph Gerig, Auburn rural route 2; Carl, who died suddenly at 5 years of age, Mrs. Lawrence Dunkleberger of this city. Mrs. Alexander died in 1903. On July 8, 1904, Mr. Alexander was married to Bertha Ann Crall of near Warsaw. One son, Edwin H. was born. He resides at 418 South Columbia street, Warsaw. There are thirteen grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Palestine church. Burial will be made in the Palestine cemetery. Friends will be received at the Bibler funeral home until Sunday morning.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, IN; Jan 2, 1948
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Death of Mrs. Geo. Alexander
Mrs. Susan Ina Alexander, wife of George Alexander, of near Burket, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, ages 34 years, 6 months and 26 days. Mrs. Alexander was a daughter of Peter Blue, of Sevastopol. She was an estimable lady and had many friends in this vicinity. She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn the loss of a kind wife and mother. The funeral will occur today (Thursday) at Palestine.
Tri-County Gazette, Kosciusko County, IN; Sep 18, 1902
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CANCEFR IS FATAL TO LEO ARMSTRONG AT AGE OF 53
Burial in Woodlawn cemetery in Auburn will follow 3 p.m. Monday rites for Leo Armstrong, 53, of Fort Wayne, husband of the former Opal O'Neal of Auburn. Mr. Armstrong, owner of the Armstrong Manufacturing Co. at Fort Wayne, died of cancer at 9:10 a.m. Friday at his home, 1204 Burgess street, Fort Wayne. He had been ill for five months. Mr. Armstrong had been at home since his release from St. Joseph's hospital, Fort Wayne, on Dec. 24. The services Monday will be conducted in the C. M. Sloan & Sons funeral home at Fort Wayne with Rev. Paul R. Fetters, a Baptist minister at Fort Wayne, officiating. Mrs. Armstrong was a native of Auburn and a resident here until shortly before her marriage. Also surviving are two sons, Richard and David, both a home; one sister, Mrs. Harold Scott of Joliet, Ill., a sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Rodebaugh of 120 South Cleveland street, Auburn, and an aunt, Mrs. Edith Neukom of Dewey street, Auburn. Mr. Armstrong was a native of Fairfield, Ill., but had lived in Fort Wayne most of his life.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; 6 Apr 1959
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Nov 7, 1916 - Sept 15, 2011
GRANGER - Clara Artusi, 94, formerly of Mishawaka, passed away on Thursday, September 15 in Arborwood Living Center in Granger with her granddaughter and Hospice worker by her side. Her loved ones take comfort in knowing her soul is finally at peace after battling an extended illness. She often spoke of the day she would meet her Maker and be reunited with those who'd made the journey before her. Clara was born on Nov 7, 1916 in Spencerville, IN as the daughter of Alfons and Stephanie (DeNeve) Neuwlandt. She grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, IN, along with her three sisters, Anna, Mary and Elsie as well as her two brothers, Walter and Firman. Clara lost her mother at an early age and assumed many adult responsibilities white still just a teenager herself. She counted the family dog as her closet companion during those difficult years. She met and later married Liberto "Lab" Artusi of Mishawaka on August 30, 1941 in New Haven, IN. The couple permanently resettled in Mishawaka after Liberto served his country during World War II. Clara and Lab had two sons, Steve and Jerry. Clara retired from Uniroyal in 1979 after 27 years of employment with the company. Her primary focus in life has always been her family. She cared for her ailing father each and every day during the final years of his life. A devout Catholic, Clara attended Mass every Sunday at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka. She was known to say her rosary at least once a day. Clara taught her granddaughters how to pray and gave them the priceless gift of unwavering faith to sustain them through life's challenges. While very proud of her Belgian heritage, she quickly immersed herself in her husband's Italian culture and became an amazing cook. She was an avid Notre Dame Football fan. Clara also liked to watch the Chicago Cubs play on television. She enjoyed fishing with her eldest son and granddaughters in Michigan. Her favorite pastime was reading paperback romance novels and listening to legendary performers such as Frank Sinatra. Clara was beloved by her sons, her grandchildren, their husbands and great-grandchildren, probably more so than she ever knew. She was always ready with a protective hug, a warm smile, loving words, genuine concern, delicious food and an inviting place to stay. Clara will be greatly missed by those who loved her. She was a sweet, precious woman who used her time on Earth wisely. She set an excellent example for us to follow. Her ability to overcome adversity and remain strong was truly inspirational. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Lab; her son, Jerry; her daughter-in-law, Susan, her parents, Stephanie and Alfons; all her brothers and sisters and countless friends and relatives. She is survived by her son, Steven, and his wife, Sue of Mishawaka; her granddaughter, Stephanie (Jaren) Kilian and their two children, Abby and Aiclan of Mishawaka and her granddaughter, Jennifer (Dave) Haughs and their two children, Sidney and Benjamin of Indianapolis, IN. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, September 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 19, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating. Entombment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Memorial contributions may be made in Clara's name to the Susan Artusi Scholarship Fund C/O Mishawaka High School, 1202 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka, IN 46544. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, IN; 17 Sep 2011
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March 15, 1917 - April 4, 2001
MISHAWAKA - Libero "Lab" Artusi, 84, of West 11th Street, died at 2:38 a.m. Wednesday in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Survivors include his wife, Clara (Nieuwlandt); a son, Steve of Mishawaka; three sisters, Annie Young and Louise Miller; both of Mishawaka, and Alice McCrea of New Haven, Ind.; and a brother Guido of Mishawaka. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in Hahn Funeral Home, where a rosary will be said at 3:00 p.m.
South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, IN; 5 Apr 2001
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Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Atwell, 64, RR 2, Yorktown, who died Friday, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Parson Mortuary. Richard Newby, pastor of Friends Memorial Church officiated and burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

HILDA M. AZAR died at 4:15 p.m. Friday at home. Born in Whitley County, Mrs. Azar lived the past 50 years in Fort Wayne. Her husband, George, died in 1967. Surviving is a sister, Elsie Vergon, of Huntington. Services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., with calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; 18 Jan 1987
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Died on Sunday evening the 11th inst, Miss Margaret Baily, daughter of Mr. John Baily of this town.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 16 January 1813, p 3
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Death Comes to Mrs. David Walter's Sister
Mrs. Vivian E. Bates, 43, sister of Mrs. David Walter Jr., Columbia City, died of carcinoma at a Richmond hospital following an illness of several years. A native of Auburn, she lived in Auburn most of her life, moving to Fort Wayne 10 years ago. Surviving are a son, Robert, Auburn; the sister living in Columbia City, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Dilgard & Cline Funeral home, Auburn, the Rev. Albert Clarke, pastor of the Auburn Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn cemetery.
The Commercial-Mail, Whitley County, IN; 5 Mar 1957
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AUBURN - Mrs. Lillian Baughman, 84, Rt.3, Auburn, died at 9:15 a.m. today of a heart attack following surgery at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. She was hospitalized five weeks ago after she fell at home and broke her hip. She was born Sept. 3, 1886, in Jackson Township to Dora (Bailey) and Porter DePew. She married Ward Baughman Sept. 6, 1905 in the Lutheran parsonage in Auburn. He preceded her in death July 7, 1970. Surviving are a son, Kenneth, 117 W. Fourteenth St., Auburn; three grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. The Rev. Don Klopfenstein, Meese Chapel minister, will officiate at funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gerig Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friend may call after noon Friday in the funeral home.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 22 Apr 1971
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Ruth Baughman, 87, died Thursday at 8:45 a.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. Mrs. Baughman was a homemaker and lived at 4673 State Road 8, Auburn. She was born Dec. 8, 1903 in Union Township, DeKalb County, to the late Clarence and Pluma (Stafford) Berry. She married Eugene Baughman on Nov. 22, 1923 in Auburn. He survives. Also surviving are five sons, Robert, Donald and Munson, all of Auburn, Jordon of Butler, and Arthur of Fremont; six daughters, Arlene Beard, Virginia Aschleman, and Elizabeth Jane Chorpenning, all of Auburn, Josephine Sowles of Edon, Ohio, Mary Warfield of Garrett, and Charolette Rogers of Kendallville; two brothers, Russell and Ralph Berry, both of Auburn; two sisters, Lotus Bartels of Auburn and Helen Varner of Tekonsha, Mich.; 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call today from 5-9 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Neil Butcher of the Butler United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Memorial donations may be given to the DeKalb County Heart Fund or the DeKalb County Cancer Society.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 3 May 1991
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AUBURN - Services for Ward Baughman, 87, of Rt. 3, Auburn, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Baidinger and Walter Funeral Home, Garrett, the Rev. Don Klopfenstein, minister of Meese Chapel officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr. Baughman, a retired farmer and member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn, where he had been a patient since June 17. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; a sister, Margaret Herendeen, 365 W. Fifteenth St., Auburn; a son, Kenneth, Rt. 2, Auburn; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 8 Jun 1970
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KILLED IN AUTO-TRUCK COLLISION
Barbara Joan Beadell, age 38, the former Barbara Joan Farrington of near Corunna, was killed instantly about 10:30 p.m. Friday when her automobile skidded on slippery U.S. 6 in Noble county and telescoped under the trailer of a heavy tractor-trailer. The tragic accident happened on the federal highway just west of the DeKalb-Noble county line about 3.3 miles east of Kendallville. Mrs. Beadelll, a resident on Rt. 2, Waterloo, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Farrington of near Corunna. The parents were vacationing in Tampa, Florida, at the time of the accident. They returned home by plane Saturday at midnight.
Broken Neck and Back
The Noble county coroner, Dr. Max Sneary of Avilla, said Mrs. Beadell died of a broken neck, broken back and multiple cuts and bruises. The body was removed to the Hite funeral home in Kendallville. The body may be viewed there until 11 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the First Evangelical United Brethren church in Waterloo to lie in state until final rites at 2 p.m. The pastor of the church, Rev. Norman Detroy, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Gene Flickenger of the Maple Grove EUB church. Burial will follow in Corunna cemetery. State Troopers Robert Bockman and Richard Eisenhut said the vehicles involved in the accident were a 1960 Rambler driven by Mr. Beadell, and a 1960 White tractor trailer owned by Chicago Express and operated by Joseph Veredly, 47, of Middlesex, N. J. Police said Mrs. Beadell was enroute to work as a nurse's aid at the McCray Memorial hospital in Kendallville. She was traveling west on U.S. 6. The tractor-trailer was traveling east. According to the investigating officers, the Rambler went into a skid on packed snow and ice and telescoped under the trailer. The automobile was dragged for 49 feet by the eastbound truck before Veredly was able to halt his rig. The automobile was a total loss with damage estimated at $2,000. Damage to the trailer was set at $700.
Native of DeKalb County
Mrs. Beadell was a native of DeKalb county. She was born Feb. 28, 1923, west of Waterloo. She was graduated in 1941 from the Waterloo high school and attended Ball State Teachers college at Muncie before she enlisted in the WAVES during World War II. She served for two years in the auxiliary service of the U. S. Navy. Mrs. Beadell was employed as a clerk at Albright's Grocery in Corunna and for the last six months was also employed as a nurse's aid in the hospital at Kendallville. She was divorced. Surviving are a son, Michael, age 12, at home; the parents; two brothers, Thomas Farrington of Rt. 2, Waterloo and Charles Farrington of Rt. 1, Corunna, and a sister, Mrs. Lois (Jack) Albright of Corunna. She was a member of the Maple Grove EUB church near Waterloo, and the O.E.S. and Pythian Sisters of Waterloo.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; 22 Jan 1962
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Whitehall, Mont. - The Rev. Leslie C. Beasley, Muncie, Ind. was killed Saturday when his car and trailer went out of control on US 10 three miles east of here and plunged down a 25-foot embankment. The Montana Highway Patrol said the minister apparently fell asleep at the wheel. His wife and two young children suffered only minor injuries.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Marjorie J. Berger Beltz, died on October 30, 2013. She and her husband, Ret. Police Lt. James E. Beltz, had celebrated 53 years of marriage until the time of his death in 2011. She was a graduate of Polk Twp. High School and attended East Stroudsburg State Teachers College. Marjorie then graduated from Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1951, where she later worked in the hospital's E.R. and clinics for several years. Survivors: Sons, Kevin J., Steven A. and Richard S. Beltz; step-son, Terry L. Beltz; sister, Marian J. Smith; brother, Elbert E. Berger; and grandchildren, Kelsey A., James A., Eliza L. and Jonah G. Beltz. Services: Private, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: IN lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jerusalem U.C.C. Church, 545 Church Dr., Palmerton, PA 18071.
The Morning Call, Allentown, PA; 31 Oct 2013
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Died on Thursday evening, the 14th Mrs. ___ Beckes, consort of Benj. Beckes, esq.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 16 January 1813, p 3
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BEIERLEIN, Edwin A. - Services at 1 p.m. Thursday at Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home with burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, February 20, 1974, page 8B
Contributed by Karin King

Auburn area resident, Ethel Mae Bergner, 85, died at midnight Tuesday in the Parkview Nursing Home, Edgerton. A three-year resident there, she was born March 19, 1888, in Richland Township, DeKalb County, to John and Permillie (Osbun) Loutzenhiser. In 1904 she married Munson Baughman. He preceded her in death in 1936. In 1943 she married Nils A. Bergner, who died in 1953. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Baughman, Route 1, Auburn, and Oscar D. Baughman, 333 W. Seventh St., Auburn; two daughters, Zella R. Monroe, 937 S. Shannon St., Van Wert, and Dorothy Wagner, Route 4, Auburn, 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. One brother, Jay Loutzenhiser, preceded Mrs. Bergner in death. Services are in the Graffis Funeral Home, Waterloo, at 1 p.m. Friday, Rev. Carl Wirey, retired Methodist minister, will officiate. Calling is after 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 6 Mar 1974
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ASHLEY - Ross E. Berry, 37, died at 4 p.m. Friday at DeKalb Health Care Center, Auburn. He was born March 24, 1953, in Garrett to Winfred and Alice (Reinoehl) Berry. A lifetime resident, he was employed by Community Sheltered Workshop, Angola, and Myers Bait & Fish Hatchery, Pleasant Lake. His father preceded him in death in 1978, and a brother, Michael, died in 1969 in the Vietnam War. Surviving in addition to his mother, Alice, are one brother, Donald of Ashley; one niece, Shawn Berry; and several aunts and uncles. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson, with Rev. Vern Noll officiating. Calling is from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at Fairfield Center Cemetery, rural Corunna. Preferred memorials are to the Oncology Unit at DeKalb Memorial Hospital.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 21 Jul 1990
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CHARLES T. BILLMAN, 82, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Born in Noble County, he lived in Fort Wayne 25 years and was retired from Phelps Dodge. His first wife, Gertrude, died in 1964, and his second wife, Betty, died in 1983. Surviving are one daughter, Doris Bryant, of Warsaw; and four grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Apostolic Church, Albion; calling one hour before services and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial in Sweet Cemetery, rural Albion.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; 2 Aug 1987
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Dolores "Dee" F. Black, age 77, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007. She was born in Valparaiso, IN. Dee is survived by her sons Bill Black (Jill) of Boynton Beach, FL, Jimmy Black (Debra) of Gainesville, GA; brothers Jim Schroeder (Joanne) and Rich Schroeder (Diane) both of Valparaiso, IN and sister Lois Yazel of Kingman, AR. Dee was preceded in death by her son Gene Black and granddaughter Katy Black. "Gram" was admired and cherished by her grandchildren; Billy (Kelly), Tina, JW, Krimson, JR, Nicholas, Daniel, Kasey, David as well as great-grandchildren Hunter, Lilie, Gianni and many nieces and nephews. Dee was also known to many as "Ma". She was an amazingly kind, generous woman loved by all that were honored to call her a friend. Fond memories of Dee will always bring a smile to our faces. She will be greatly missed. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2007 from 3-5 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. service at Lorne & Sons Funeral Home, 745 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL.
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; 21 Jul 2007
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Gene Allen Black, Valparaiso/Florida
Gene Allen Black, 45, passed away May 10, 1997 in the Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans' Administration Hospital. He is survived by two children, Katy and David; his mother, Dolores F. Black; and a brother, William E. Black II, all of Palm Beach County; his father, William E. Black of Valparaiso and his brother, James R. Black of Dawsonville, Georgia. Services in Florida. No memorials. Gene was a veteran of the Viet Nam war and a member of the local Plumber/Pipefitter Union in Florida.
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; 18 May 1997
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WANATAH - Robert Leroy Black, 24, of 324 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte, was fatally injured at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in a car accident two miles east of Pinhook on Ind. 2. He was born March 20, 1952 in LaPorte. He was married Jan. 12, 1974 in LaPorte to Vanna Vann, who survives. Also surviving, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Black of Wanatah; two sisters, Cathleen and Christine, both at home in Wanatah; one brother, William at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Naue of Largo, Fla. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wiesjahn Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Applegate, pastor of the Wanatah Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pinhook Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the hour of service in the funeral home. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. of South Bend, and a salesman for Imported Jewelry.
South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph County, IN; 9 Jun 1977
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William E. "Bill" Black, departed peacefully at home on Monday, October 20, 2014. Bill was born in Valparaiso on September 7, 1926 to William and Ruby (Foster) Black. He was active in sports at Valparaiso High School, breaking the record for the quarter-mile. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the heavy cruiser, USS St. Paul, which fired the final salvo of WW II. Upon returning home Bill established and maintained a painting business. He also joined the Valparaiso Police Department and "painted days and worked nights" for 23 years, retiring as Assistant Chief. Bill and Carol Clausen married in 1967. During their marriage they have heartily enjoyed and been thankful for their family, friends, pets, acquaintances and characters they have met; their travel experiences, "Michigan place"; home and yard. Bill was serious but fun-loving. Many people will remember the good ol' days, the police/sea stories, and good times. He will be dearly missed. Bill is survived by Carol, son Bill, Jr. and son Jimmy as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Another son, Gene, preceded him. A private funeral service will be held. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Valparaiso Police Department K-9 Fund, 355 S. Washington St., Valparaiso, IN 46383. MoellerFuneralHome.com
Munster Times, Lake County, IN; 22 Oct 2014
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The funeral of Madame Blanchard was attended by 7 mourning coaches, and several family coaches were in the train. She was 45 years of age.
Indiana Centinel, Knox County, Indiana; 16 Oct 1819, p 2
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CLARENCE BOBAY OF AUBURN DEAD - Resident of 321 East 9th Street for 27 Years Found Dead in Bed of an Apparent Heart Attack.
Clarence A. Bobay, 78, had lived at 321 East 9th St., in Auburn for 27 years, found dead at his home in bed at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Bobay was a retired employee of the Foley Paper company in Auburn and also worked as a janitor at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in Auburn. The body was taken to the Gerig funeral home in Auburn, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be removed to the Immaculate Conception church in Auburn early Friday for final rites at 10 a.m. Rev. Mathew Lange of the church will officiate. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Bobay was the son of the late Phillip and Adeline Bobay, born March 30, 1890, in _____ county. The Widow, Vera Borer____ bay servives. The Couple was united in marriage June __, 1922, in Fort Wayne. Others surviving include a daughter, Mrs. Laurine _____ erts of Crystal Lake, and a son Alfred Bobay of Concordia ____ dens, Fort Wayne, A sister Mrs. Clare Pape of Fort Wayne and seven grandchildren. [right side cut off]
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 11 Sep 1968
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Montpelier - Mrs. Olive May Bone, 79, widow of Walter Bonge, prominent Montpelier businessman and druggist, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday at her home on S. Main St. She was born in Stanton, Mich. but had resided in Montpelier for many years. She formerly resided in Hartford City. Mr. Bone died in 1958. Surviving are one son, Walter of Willamette, Ill; one grandchild; one great grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Bess Bailey. Montpelier. Funeral services will be at the Walker Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Phillip Williams in charge. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Monday.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Dutch Ridge Cemetery in Allen County for Theodore E. Boren, 74, who died Friday night in Muncie. Mr. Boren was an Allen County native and was formerly employed with General Telephone. He had resided in nursing homes in the Muncie area. Surviving is a sister, Bernice Surface of Leo. Arrangements were by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. There are no calling hours.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; 25 Sep 1979
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FT. MYERS - David Dean Bos, 76, of Ft. Myers died Tuesday June 18, 2019 at his home. He was born in LaPorte, IN in 1943 to Dean and Ruby Bos. David graduated from Clinton Township High School in Union Mills, IN. He then attended Ball State University where he played baseball, receiving a minor league offer, and graduated with a Master's in Education. He began his teaching career in Westville, IN where he met his future wife. David married Peggy in 1971 and together they moved to Ft. Myers in 1974. He was a teacher at Allen Park Elementary and Suncoast/N. Ft. Myers Academy of Arts. During his teaching tenure he was recognized as the Lee County Teacher of the Year, and went on to be named one of the top five educators in the state of Florida. He retired in 2012 after 38 years of service. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, coached Little League teams and YMCA basketball, and assisted with the City of Palms Basketball Tournament for over 30 years. He was involved in community projects such as Holiday House and the Edison Parade. His favorite sports team was the Chicago Cubs and whichever teams he coached for his son. He is survived by his loving wife and son, Peggy and Sean-David. He is also survived by his dear sister, Sandra, and his many beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Please visit www.harvey-genelhardt.com to view David's life tribute.
Fort Myers News-Press, Lee County, FL; 23 Jun 2019
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Blanche R. Bowen, a Garrett native, died Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Champaign Convalescent Center, Savoy, Ill., on her 89th birthday. Mrs. Bowen was born Sept. 2, 1887, in Garrett, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Bovee. She resided in Garrett at 405 E. King St. until November, 1972, when she moved to Champaign, Ill., to live with her niece, Mrs. Jerry Campbell. Mrs. Campbell is the only survivor. She moved to the convalescent center in June of this year. Mrs. Bowen was the widow of John Bowen, who preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. Bowen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Garrett. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the McKee Funeral Home in Garrett, the Rev. Robert Prinzing officiating. Burial will be in the Christian Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 3 Sep 1976
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WATERLOO - Lester L. Bowers, 73, 695 W. Douglas St., Waterloo, died Thursday at 11:50 p.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He had been ill two years, and a patient at the hospital 1 ½ weeks. Mr. Bowers was a retired DeKalb County farmer. He was born on Oct. 6, 1906 in Butler, the son of David and Mary Bowers. On Sept. 20, 1938, he married Violet Forney in St. Joe. She survives. Also surviving is one son Kaye, Hicksville, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Camp, Waterloo; and two grand-children. One daughter, five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. His funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial will be in Waterloo Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 7 - 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 14 Mar 1980
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WATERLOO - Violet C. Bowers, 78, died Thursday at 10 p.m. in Betz Nursing Home of Auburn. She was a homemaker who formerly lived on Douglas Street in Waterloo. She was born in DeKalb County on June 18, 1908 to William and Lucy (Carnahan) Mason. She married Lester L. Bowers on Sept. 20, 1938 in St. Joe. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1980. Surviving are two sons, Gerald Forney of Auburn and Kaye Bowers of Hicksville, Ohio; two sisters, Bonnie Weirick of Kendallville and Orgie Gilbride of New Boston, Mich.; and two granddaughters. Services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. The Rev. David Abel, pastor of Waterloo United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Waterloo Cemetery. Friends may call at funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 9 Aug 1986
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Grace E. Brandon, 94, formerly of 1601 Urban Ave., Auburn, died today at 6 a.m. at the Betz Nursing Home. She was born July 18, 1890 in Jackson Township, the daughter of Thomas J. and Amanda (Myers) Cool. She was a homemaker and a lifetime DeKalb County resident. Mrs. Brandon was married to Harry Brandon Sr. on April 14, 1911, in Auburn. He predeceased her in 1965. Surviving are two sons, Harry Brandon Jr., Auburn, and; Nelson, of Auburn; two daughters, Mrs. Cleo Johnson, of Butler, and Mrs. Wanda Farmer, of Otsego, Mich.; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great- grandchildren. One son, Claude, four brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services will (be) held 11 a.m. Monday at the Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Rev. Clarence Bangs, of the First Christian Church of Auburn, will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 17 Aug 1984
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Angola - DONALD W. BRANNING, 69, died Tuesday at home in Sebring, Fla. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a Fort Wayne and Angola resident before moving to Sebring. He as a salesman for Perry Printing Co., of Angola, retiring in 1988, and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Marlene C.; three sons, Gregory K. of Sebring, Kim S. of Angola and Mark S. of Ludington, Mich.; two daughters, Debra Sanders of Angola and Jessie Gargano of Fort Myers, Fla.; and 14 grandchildren. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Klink Funeral Home, Angola. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Good Shepherd Hospice of Mid-Florida, P.O. Box 1884, Sebring, FL 33871.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; 9 Oct 1995
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Services for Delores "Dan" Braunagel, 60, Indianapolis, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary, where friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow. She died Thursday in St. Vincent Hospital. She was a medical technician at Thornton-Haymond-Costin-Buehl-Bolinger-Warner-McGovern-McClure-Hooker Medical Laboratory and previously worked 17 years at a Dayton medical laboratory. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church food pantry. Survivors: son Craig; daughter Caye Cooper.
The Indianapolis News, 26 Nov 1983
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Died on Tuesday night last, Mr. Nathl. Breading, merchant of this place.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 14 December 1816, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Cynthia Bromley, 10, RR 2, Walkerton, drowned at Bass Lake in Starke County Sunday. The girl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bromley told authorities she was swimming with an older brother at the public beach when he noticed her missing. A life guard recovered her body a short time later.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

BROXON, Mabel - Services at 2 p.m. today in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, February 20, 1974
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ANNE E. BRUNER, 81, died Monday at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Born in Parkersburg, W. Va., she was a Huntington resident. She was a bookkeeper at the former Bruner & Sons Marathon and worked at H&R Block. Her husband, Robert, died in 1978. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. and Richard W., both of Huntington; two sisters, Mary Jones of Flora, Ill., and Morna Scher of Vero Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Deal Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Huntington chapel. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in the Gardens of [Memory; Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana].
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, October 4, 1995
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Leukemia Fatal To Edward Franklin Bry
Edward Franklin Bry died at the age of 41 in the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn at 9 a.m. Friday. Mr. Bry, who resided on Rt. 1, Butler, five miles northeast of the city, had been suffering from leukemia for the past year. He entered the hospital in Auburn last Monday. Born at Dubuque, Ia., June 19, 1913, he and family moved to DeKalb county while he was still an infant. Mr. Bry was engaged in farming. On March 24, 1937, he and Virginia Freeman were married at Spencerville. Surviving besides the wife are a daughter, Beverly Jean at home; two brothers, Charles Bry of 1628 South Wayne street, Auburn and Clarence Bry of Rt. 2, Auburn, and four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Martin of 219 South Baxter street, Auburn, Mrs. Helen Stemen of Butler, Mrs. Mildred Shoudel of Rt. 1, Butler and Mrs. Myrtle Hornett of 109 West Third street, Auburn. The body was removed to the Gerig funeral home in Auburn where final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. C. C. Collins, pastor of the First Methodist church in Auburn, will officiate at the services and burial will follow in Cedar Chapel cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; 25 Apr 1955
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James Edward Bry, five-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bry of five miles southeast of Auburn, died at the home of his parents at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday morning after a short illness. A Throat infection was the cause of death. The services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. E. Clayton will officiate and interment will follow in the Spencerville cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; 21 Dec 1939
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MAQUOKETA, Iowa - Services for the Rev. Alfred W. Burlingame, 63, of Maquoketa will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Maquoketa. Burial will be 4 p.m. Thursday in the Leo Cemetery, Leo, Ind. Visitation is 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Haylock/O'Hara & Kedley Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established. Rev. Burlingame died Saturday in Des Moines. He was a priest at the Calvary Episcopal Church, Bayonne, N.J., for seven years; at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Perry, Iowa, for four years, and at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Maquoketa, for the past 15 years. Rev. Burlingame married Mary Garman in 1950 in Harlin, Ind. He was a journalist for and started the Cursille Movement in the Episcopal Church; published the book of poems, Keflauik; was actively involved in the Maquoketa community, and founded Recreation for All, Maquoketa. Rev. Burlingame founded girls' softball in Maquoketa, for which the Burlingame Field was named in his honor. He was a graduate of Elon College, N.C., Indiana University and the Berkeley Divinity Seminary (Yale), New Haven, Conn. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Beth Anita Burlingame, Boston; a son, David W., Iowa City; and brothers, John, Bellevue, Neb., and Bob, Sarasota, Fla.
Quad-City Times, Jackson County, Iowa; 12 Nov 1984
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Died - On Sunday evening, last, Mr. John Campbell of this place.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 18 July 1818, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Word has been received here by Joseph Carithers, Jr. that his son, Russell D. Carithers age 58, had died at his home in Miami, Fla. Surviving other than the father are three brothers, Theodore of Loiusville, Ky; Arch of Boston, Mass and James of Princeton. Funeral services will be held in Miami Wednesday.
Princeton Daily Clarion, Gibson County, Indiana; 8 Feb 1955, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

HUDSON - Mrs. Hazel Evelyn Carnahan, 79, Hudson, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Garrett Community Hospital of complications. She had been ill three weeks and hospitalized two weeks. Mrs. Carnahan was born in DeKalb County May 6, 1890, to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Timmerman and married Harold L. Carnahan Feb. 8, 1958, in Auburn. Mr. Carnahan died Feb. 8. Survivors include four step-sons, Richard, Diamondale, Mich., Joseph, Rt. 1, Orland, James D., Rt. 4, Albion, and Jerry M. Hudson; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at Kistler Funeral Home, Hudson, Tuesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Brock, pastor of the Ashley - Hudson Nazarene Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; 15 Feb 1970
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Lorenzo Cherryholmes, 76, former Fort Wayne resident, died Friday in the Hines Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago following a long illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Cherryholmes is survived by two daughters, Miss Marie Cherryholmes, in Oregon, and Mrs. Noami Clemans, South Bend; a son, Ralph, also in South Bend, and a brother, Walter Holmes, Fort Wayne. Funeral services and burial will be in Chicago.
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RITES THURSDAY FOR CRETE RESIDENT
Lorrenzo Cherryholmes, 76, of Crete, died Saturday at Hines Veterans hospital. Last rites will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Gerardi chapel. The Rev. John M. Dunn, pastor of the First Christian church, will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery in Steger. Firends may call today and tomorrow afternoon and night at the chapel. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Cherryholmes had lived in Crete for the past 56 years. He was born September 22, 1882, in Decatur, Ind. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Mrs. Chester McCullum of South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Walter Sopecak of Kelso, Ore.; one son, Ralph of South Bend; one brother, Walter of Fort Wayne, Ind., and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles; three brothers, Charles, Ralph and Morris, and one sister, Mrs. Olive Roop.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; 28 April 1959
Contributed by Karin King

Died - Samuel K. Christy, of rheumatism of the heart at 6:30 p.m. Monday October 21st at his residence at Twelfth and Walnut Streets in the 66th year of his age. The funeral will take place today from his late residence at 4 o'clock p.m. The friends of the family are invited to attend without further notice.
Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; 23 October 1889, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died in Licking Township last week, Mr. Jonathan Clark, late one of the editors of the Zanesville Express. The circumstances attending the sudden decease of Mr-C. are singular and lamentable. A few months since he married into a respectable family in the township of Licking; he was possessed of handsome property and his prospects in life were flattering. Some recent disappointments in his calculations had operated to depress his spirits and on his last visit to this place (the 22d inst) he discovered strong symptoms of hypochondriacal affection and his countenance indicated the deepest dejection and gloom - which was particularly remarked by his acquaintance. He departed from town on the morning of Wednesday last. On the succeeding day his horse was found alone near the residence of his friends in Licking Township. This circumstance excited alarm and after much search he was found in a deserted cabin, near the road, hanging by a small rope attached to the joints! In his pocket book was found a letter addressed to his wife of which the following is a copy. It exhibits the mental distraction of its unfortunate author. Dear Wife: My situation is such that I cannot control my circumstances any longer. God in his Providence has seen fit to reduce me to such a state that I cannot get a living in this world. I repent - I sincerely repent for having caused you the pangs which you must feel. O Nancy! forgive me and God will forgive me. I must die - for I cannot get a living. My way is hemmed up. O miserable creature that I am. What have I done that I must come to this? O Lord God forgive me. Thou wilt surely be merciful to me. Nancy! My head is on fire! O forgive me! O God forgive me. I have always endeavoured to get a living but God has seen fit to close up my way. What shall I now do? I cannot write for I can sa nothing to the purpose. O forgive me - and O! will your relations forgive me! Eternally adieu. J. Clark - the fatal instrument of his death (a common plough-line) was purchased in a store in this place jus previous to his leaving it - the coroner's inquest, summoned to view the body returned a verdict of suicide. Mr. Clark was a native of Worcestor County in Massachusetts, and had resided in this state several years -- M. Messenger
Indiana Centinel, Knox County, Indiana; 16 Oct 1819, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Gene Clemens, 35, New Castle, fell from a boat into about 20' of water in the Ohio River Sunday evening. Authorities say Clemens' wife attempted to throw him a line but he was unable to reach it. The mishap occurred about 2 miles east of patriot. Authorities had not recovered the body by early today.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mrs. Ruth E. Copeland, 57, 200 S. Morrison Rd, died at Ball Hospital at 3 p.m. Sunday after a short illness. She had been a resident of Muncie most of her life, though she was a native of Madison County. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parson Mortuary. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Copeland leaves two daughters, Mrs. Thurman Reynolds and Mrs. Gerald Dobbs, both of Muncie; three sons, Louis J. Aerts, Ronald V. Aerts, and WIlliam F. Copeland, all of Muncie; two sisters, Mrs. George Bush, Muncie; and Mrs. Cora Hartman, Battlecreek, Ia; and 14 grandchildren.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, October 20th, 1889 at the residence of his parents, No. 126 North Fourteenth Street, Harry Preston Creager, of heart failure, aged 31 years. Funeral services from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
Announcement
Masonic Funeral Notice - The members of Terre Haute Lodge No 19 F&AM and sister lodges are requested to assemble at the lodge room of Terre Haute Lodge No 19 F&AM at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday October 23d for the purpose of attending the funeral of our late brother and past master, Harry Preston Creager. Interment at Highland Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements will be made with the street railway for cars for transportation. JW Croft, WM; A. Thomas, Sec'y.
Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; 23 October 1889, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Robert Cruea, 22, Williamsport, drowned Sunday in the Wabash River in Warren County. Cruea was fishing with several friends when he fell from the boat.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

A Coroner's inquest was held on the body of a woman taken out of the Ohio River near the mouth of Beargrass Creek on Monday last, supposed to have been murdered; having her legs and arms cut or sawed off between the hands and elbows and between the elbow and shoulder - also the legs cut off about the calf and between the knee and hip; the whole of the limbs and body were sewed up in a coarse linen bag, marked with the letters WH and a quantity of stone placed therein to sink it. The Jury returned a verdict of wilful murder. Suspicion resting on a man in this town, he was taken into custody and on investigation, appeared to the court that he was innocent - and was of course discharged. The deceased is supposed to be a woman by the name of Dale, who died and was buried on Saturday last. Supposition is strong that the corpse had been raised for the purpose of dissection; but finding it too far advanced in a state of putrefaction it was placed in the bag and thrown into the river with a hope of concealment. It is much to be regretting that any among us should so far lose sight of the duty they owe society as to be guilty of so flagrant a violation of respect to the dead! However poor in their pecuniary situation in life, or however friendless they may appear, all certainly claim the sacred right of burial and decency forbids an interruption of a corpse in any way calculated to wound the feelings of surviving relations. We trust that the trustees of the town will take prompt measures to ascertain and bring to punishment any so base as to be guilty of robbing the grave of its sacred deposit.
Indiana Centinel, Knox County, Indiana; 16 Oct 1819, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - On Sunday last, after a long and painful illness, Mr. Isaac Decker, an industrious and respectable farmer of this county; he has left a wife and family of small children to deplore his untimely end.
Indiana Gazette, Knox County, Indiana; 28 August 1804, p 3
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ROBERT A. DILLON, 35, died Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in an auto accident. An Indianapolis native, he had been a Fort Wayne resident since 1985. He was a computer software engineer for Rational Software. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl; three sons, James, Patrick and Nicholas, all at home; a daughter, Kristen Dillon, at home; his parents, Harold and Ann Dillon of Carmel; and a brother, Jeffrey of Maryland. Services at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road. Calling 7 to 9 p.m. today at Covington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Memorials to the Dillon children.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, October 4, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

CLARK ECKENRODE passed away at his home in Washington, Tuesday. John Eckenrode of this place, received the sad news of the death of his son, Clark, in Wenatchee, Wash. The telegram stated that an abscess on ear and brain caused death. He will be buried there Thursday by the side of his wife (nee Reichard) who died 11 years ago. Mr J. Eckenrode will make preparation to have the two children, aged 15 and 13 come here to live. [buried Wenatchee City Cemetery; Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington]
Fort Recovery Record, Mercer County, Ohio; May 12, 1920
Contributed by Karin King

Died - on Monday last Mr. James Edwards of Madison Township.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 18 July 1818, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hartford City - Frank Freeman, 76, Hartford City, died Sunday morning at the Blackford County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Baxter-Richman Funeral Home. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Lowe, Reno, Nev and Mrs. Albert Hughes, RR 1; two brothers, Melford and Howard, both of Anderson.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

SPENCERVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Edna M. Goldsmith, 83, Spencerville, were conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Baidinger and Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Snyder, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Spencerville, of which Mrs. Goldsmith was a member, conducted the services. Mrs. Goldsmith died in DeKalb Memorial Hospital at 9 a.m. Friday. She had been hospitalized two days. She had been a resident of Sheehy's Nursing Home, Butler, for many years and was the widow of Lloyd Goldsmith, who died in 1958. Mrs. Goldsmith is survived by two brothers, John Grubb, Fremont, and Will C. Grubb, Fort Wayne.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; Jan 11, 1971
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Died Feb 4th very suddenly at his own residence in Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana Doctor Orchard Gould, lately from Bransford, Connecticut, aged 55. Doctor Gould was a graduate at Yale College, Con where he received his degree of bachelor of arts in 1783 and that of master of arts in 1786. He had been a practicing physician for more than 30 years and was one of the first of the first rank in his profession. By his brethren of the faculty, who were acquainted with his real worth, his opinion on any subject connected with his profession was received with avidity, and valued with the of experimental lamentation; while all who enjoyed the benefit of his medical preparation and attention were satisfied that no human instrument could have been more serviceable. By them his death will be long and deeply lamented. Of his original mind and acquired information, nothing more can be said in this brief memorial than that the one was bright, deep, judicious and penetrating while the other was correct, valuable and unusually extensive. As a neighbor and friend, he possessed and exhibited those social virtues which could not fail to endear him to all who enjoyed the blessings which were in separably connected with his character. As a husband he was endowed with every affection qualification that can be desired in the best of companions. As a father, he was mild, indulgent, attentive, cheerful, exemplary - indeed he was more - he was all that reason could ask - he surpassed what reasons could give - but his days are numbered and past; he has gone to that world "from whose bourne no traveler returns." An affectionate wife, and two amiable daughters sensibly mourn his departure but they mourn not as they who are without hope. It is the earnest and sympathetic prayer of the writer of this notice that they may enjoy the presence and support of that God who is the refuge of the righteous in the day of trouble and hereafter meet the redeemed in those heavenly mansions where Archangels around Jehova's praise, through every heavenly street, And lay their highest honor down, Submissive at his feet."
Western Sun & General Advertiser, Knox County, Indiana; 13 February 1819
Contributed by Karen Zach

Pennville - Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Grisell, a former Portland resident were held Saturday at Greenfield. She died Tuesday at a nursing home at Clifton, NJ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Howard Logan of Clifton, NJ and Mrs. W. C. Wilson, Brooklyn, NY and a son James, Detroit, Mich. and three sisters.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

AUBURN - Oscar D. "Sam" Grogg, 87, of Auburn died Saturday, March 25, 2006, at DeKalb Memorial Hospital in Auburn. Before retirement in 1983, Mr. Grogg was plant manager with Frazier Farm Equipment for many years and worked at ACD as an assembler. He formerly served as a volunteer Auburn firefighter for 19 years and was an avid golfer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Auburn. He was born Aug. 7, 1918, in Auburn. He married Helen M. (Paulen) Grogg. She survives in Auburn. Mr. Grogg is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Bud and Linda Grogg of Angola and Don and Karen Grogg of Auburn; four grandchildren, Scott Grogg of Hudson, Chris Grogg of Fremont, Stacey Crowl of St. Joe and Bryan Grogg of Auburn; a stepgrandson, Derek Lipely of Angola; 10 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Services will be a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at McComb Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Calling will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to services Tuesday. Memorials are to First United Methodist Church in Auburn.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; Mar 26, 2006
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

John P. Gugerli Dies At Age of 73 Years
John Paul Gugerli, age 73, who resided all of his lifetime in Auburn until last summer when he was taken to the Sheehy Convalescent home at Butler, died at the convalescent home Thursday morning. Mr. Gugerli, who formerly resided at 112 West Second street, Auburn, had been in failing health for several years. Mr. Gugerli and a sister, Lena Gugerli, resided at that address for many years. Miss Gugerli died July 9, 1956. He was the son of Henry J. and Adeline Bremen Gugerli. Mr. Gugerli was a bachelor. He was a member of the Methodist church in Auburn and a member of the Masonic lodge in Auburn. Mr. Gugerli was employed at the Auburn Stoker division of the Auburn Foundry for several years. The body was removed to the Dilgard & Cline funeral home in Auburn where services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Carl Blickendorf, assistant pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Aug 19, 1957
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Auburn Woman Is Found Dead On Floor
Miss Lena Gugerli, age 74, an employe in the bookkeeping department of the City National bank in Auburn for 32 years, was found dead at her home Monday. Miss Gugerli, a lifelong resident of Auburn, was found on the floor of her bedroom at her home, 112 West Second street, Auburn, by an employe of the bank about 9:15 a.m. Monday. When she failed to appear for work as usual at 9 a.m. a bank employe called her home by telephone and receiving no response went to the home where she found the fully-clothed body on the floor. She apparently had succumbed to a stroke of paralysis while preparing to go to work. Although she had been in failing health and had been hospitalized recently, Miss Gugerli had worked at the bank up until her death. She worked at the bank Saturday. The only close survivor is a brother, John Paul Gugerli, who is now in a convalescent home in Butler. Miss Gugerli, was a member of the Methodist church in Auburn and was active in church affairs. The body was removed to the Dilgard & Cline funeral home in Auburn, where final rites were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Albert Clarke officiated and burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery, Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Jul 12, 1956
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Heart Disease Takes Life of Mrs. Ursell Gugerli
Mrs. Ursell Gugerli of 507 South Jackson street, Auburn, widely known throughout the east and Midwest as a registered superintendent of dog shows for the American Kennel club, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Dr. Bonnell M. Souder hospital in Auburn. The deceased, widow of William C. Gugerli, was 54 years of age. Her death was attributed to a heart ailment. Her condition had been serious for the past three weeks. Three weeks ago, she was admitted for a short time to the Souder hospital. Two weeks ago, she returned to the hospital for two days following an attack suffered in her home. She became ill again Tuesday morning and was taken back to the hospital. The body was removed to the Dilgard & Cline funeral home for burial preparations. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the residence with the Rev. H. F. Craven, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Rockville and former pastor of the Auburn Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Spencerville cemetery. The body will be returned to the residence at noon Thursday. Mrs. Gugerli was born in Auburn Jan. 31, 1896, the daughter of Christopher and Minnie McNabb. Her husband died March 29, 1947, of a heart attack in the Patton hotel in Chattanooga, Tenn. The couple was in the southern city to supervise a dog show at the time of his death. Fifteen year ago, Mr. and Mrs. Gugerli began work as superintendents of dog shows for the American Kennel club. They previously had operated a kennel at their farm near Leo, where they lived for many years. Approximately 15 years ago, they returned to Auburn. After the death of Mr. Gugerli, his wife continued operation of the business, assisted by her adopted son, Marion Webb, also of 507 South Jackson street, and later by Theo Webb of 342 West Fifteenth street, Auburn. During the past season, she was superintendent at show in Chicago, Louisville, St. Louis, Dayton, Indianapolis, Detroit, Lansing, Lake Geneva, Wis., Jackson, Mich., Evansville and Rockford, Ill. The last shows at which she worked were at Lake Geneva and at Lansing on Oct. 7 and 8. Last week, her employees conducted a show at Evansville when she was unable to attend. The employees will complete the season with shows at Rockford on Nov. 5 and at Muncie on Nov. 12. Mrs. Gugerli is survived by two cousins, Mrs. Arthur D. Johns of 304 South Randolph street, Garrett, and George Gelhausen of 319 South Randolph street, Garrett. One brother died in infancy. She was a member of the Presbyterian church in Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Oct 19, 1950
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

WM. C. GUGERLI, 53, OF AUBURN IS DEAD
A heart attack caused the sudden death of Wm. C. Gugerli, 53, of Auburn at Chattanooga, Tenn., Saturday night. Mr. Gugerli was a registered dog show superintendent for the American Kennel club and he and his wife, Ursell, and a sister, Miss Lena Gugerli, were conducting a show at Chattanooga when he was stricken. He traveled widely to conduct dog shows and was injured several months ago when his car collided with a tractor in Ohio. Surviving besides the widow and sister are a brother, Paul, also of Auburn. The body was removed to the Dilgard & Cline funeral home in Auburn.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; May 31, 1947
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Mildred Mary Gulick, Age 75, of Owosso, died Friday, Dec. 25 at her home. The funeral will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel on Monday, Dec. 28, 1987, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be the Rev. Billy J. McKown. The body will rest at Jennings-Lyons Chapel, and will lie in state today from 7-9 p.m.; Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. An Order of Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Born in La Porte, Ind., on April 10, 1912, Mrs. Gulick was the daughter of Elmer L. and Elizabeth (Bowmar) Conrad. She married Ernest Dale Gulick on Sept. 1, 1935 in Walkerton, Ind. Mrs. Gulick worked 15 years as a teacher's aide. She was a member of the Burton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Association at Burton United Methodist Church, and life member of Eastern Star, Owosso Abigail Chapter #206. She is survived by her husband; three sons, William E. Gulick (Joe Anna) of Clio, Terry L. (Margaret) of Ovid and Frederick D. of Clio; four daughters, Mrs. Jack (Brenda A.) Moore of Indianapolis, Ind., Karen S. Sweeney of Carmel, Ind., Mrs. Arthur (Linda K.) Goodwin of Pickford, Mich., and Gail M. Gulick of Chicago, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles E. Conrad of Largo, Fla. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother. Memorial area suggested to Hospice at The Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Argus Press, Shiawassee County, Michigan; Dec 25, 1987
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Cavin Michael Halsey, 8 of near Albion drowned at a public beach at Chain O'Lakes State Park Saturday. His body was recovered by a life guard a half-hour after he was reported missing.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Joseph Hastings, a prominent farmer of Daviess County, was found dead in his bed Monday morning. He was past 60 years of age and died of heart disease.
Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana; 23 October 1889, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mr. James Hayworth died at the family residence in Longton, Kansas Thursday morning, Jan 24, 1901 at 2 o'clock 74 Y3M7D. The deceased was born in Miami County, Ohio Oct 17, 1826 where he lived until his 20th year when he moved with his parents to Pulaski County, Indiana. Here, on Jan 24, 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Susannah Miller. To this union 11 children were born: six boys and five girls; 8 of whom are still living and of whom six, John R. Hayworth of Francesville, James N. Hayworth of Winimac and William R. Hayworth of Valparaiso, Indiana and Sarah E. Hayworth, Charles E. Hayworth and Mrs. Ellen Stillwell of Longton, Kansas were present at the funeral. Besides his children he leaves one brother, John F. Hayworth, aged 65 of Francesville, Ind; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Parkinson aged 71 of Longton and a large number of friends to mourn his death. Mr. Hayworth made his home in Indiana until the year 1880 when he moved to Kansas locating at Longton which has been his home almost continuously until his death. He was an honest, upright man and was always highly respected by his acquaintances and friends. He had always been in the best of health until about two years ago when, while visiting his children in Indiana, he suffered a very severe attack at LaGrippe which so badly affected his lungs he had been continually growing weaker and weaker until death finally relieved him of his sufferings. The funeral service was conducted at the house Friday morning, Jan 25, 1901 at half past 11 o'clock by Rev. JK Jones and the burial took place in the Longton cemetery, where the remains were laid beside those of his wife who departed this life Nov 26, 1894 at the age of 62 years.
Longton Gleaner, Elk County, Kansas; Friday, 1 Feb 1901, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

APOPLEXY STROKE CAUSES DEATH OF A. K. HICKMAN, 68 - Widow, Daughter and Two Sons Survive
Arthur K. Hickman, 68, of 219 South Franklin street, Garrett, died suddenly at his home Saturday morning at 1 o'clock following a stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered three hours earlier. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the H. A. Hinklin funeral home in Garrett. The Rev. Carl G. Adams of the Garrett Methodist church will officiate and burial will follow in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Hickman, a retired Baltimore and Ohio yard clerk, complained of not feeling well Thursday noon after working in his garden during the day. He experienced dizzy spells and then suddenly became violently ill. His condition seemed to improve slightly the next day, but he suffered a stroke Friday evening at 10 o'clock. Mr. Hickman was born in Wyandotte county, O., on July 18, 1873. He came to Garrett in February, 1896, and made his home with C. H. Hopkins at 215 South Guilford street. He was in the photograph business six years first in what was known as the Clipper studio located where the post office now stands and then in the building that formerly occupied the site of the Garrett Clinic. He succeeded H. A. Kingsbury as Garrett express agent, serving in this capacity three years and then went to work as a clerk in the B.&O. store room under James H. B. Casebeer. He was later assigned to the superintendent's office as file clerk and went to McCool, Ind., as a yard clerk in 1933. He retired June 30, 1940. He and his family then returned to Garrett. Surviving are the widow, Nell Poole Hickman, whom he married in May, 1905; two sons, Ralph of 515 East Houston street, Garrett, and Granville, in the U. S. army; a daughter, Miss Eva Jean, at home; one grandson, Jacques Hickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hickman; two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Osa Roszman and John Hickman of Morrall, O., I. T. Hickman of Mount Victory, O., and Mrs. J. P. Roszman of Prospect, O. Mr. Hickman was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Wittenberg Brotherhood and the Baltimore and Ohio Veteran Employes' association in Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN; Jun 15, 1942
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

GARRETT - Audrey I. Hickman, 91, of Garrett, died Thursday at 8:04 p.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. She worked at the DeKalb County Advertiser for 15 years and then worked at Sacred Heart Hospital in the diet kitchen from 1963 to 1973 before she retired. She was a member of the First Church of Christ. She was born Jan. 8, 1907, in Auburn, to William and Estella (Kraft) Shoudel, both now deceased. On May 31, 1928, she married Ralph M. Hickman in Garrett. He died in 1961. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Eva Reffner of Garrett; four grandchildren, Cynthia Cannon of St. Charles, Ill., Belinda Johnson of Elgin, Ill., Jeffrey Hickman of Champaign, Ill., and Melissa Hickman of Lake In The Hills, Ill.; a brother, John Shoudel of Auburn; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jacques Hickman, who died Jan 15, 1998, and a sister, Harriett Woodcok. Funeral services will take place Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett, with Lloyd Mealer, pastor of the First Church of Christ, officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of Christ or Miller's Merry Manor.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, IN; Aug 15, 1998
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; Transcribed by Mark Barnhart

Died on this morning, Edmund Hogan, esq. a member of the house of representatives from the county of Gibson. As a tribute of respect justly due to the member of Mr. Hogan, the house of representatives has resolved, that the members wear crape on their left arm during the present session.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 28 December 1816, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died on Friday the 26th inst in this place, George W. L. Jones, merchant of Princeton has left a rising family and numerus friends to mourn his loss.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 27 July 1816, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

KESTNER - In Sacramento, October 17, 1972. Harry Emerald Kestner. Beloved husband of Emma Kestner. Loving father of Margaret Kanter of Lake Tahoe, Drucilla Wilson of Sacramento and Carolyn Cress of Sacramento. Loving brother of George Kester. Loving uncle of Brian Kestner and Phillip Kestner. Grandfather of 10. A native of Red Bluff. Aged 67 years. Friends are welcome at the N. G. Culjis and Son Chapel of the Valley, 1525 Alhambra Blvd. until Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and are invited to attend graveside services Friday at 11 a.m. at Oak Hills Cemetery, Red Bluff. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery [Red Bluff, Tehama County, California].
Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Thursday, October 19, 1972, page E9
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for George Kidwell, 60, 422 N. Calvert Ave, who died Saturday were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the College Ave. Methodist Church. The Rev. Donald Barnes and Rev. Clarence Cook were in charge. Burial was in Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Hartford City - Funeral services for Frank E. Kleefisch, 84, a retired Hartford City grocer, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Keplinger Funeral Home with Dr. Ralph W. Graham, officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. Mr. Keelfisch died Sunday afternoon at the Blackford County Hospital where he had been admitted Saturday after suffering a heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Georgiana; a son, John, Hartford City; a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Granger, Hartford City; three sisters, Miss Gertrude Kleefisch, Lafayette; Mrs. P. E. Greenwalt, Marion and Mrs. M. M. Clapper, Riverbank, Calif.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

KIERZKOWSKI, Anthony Sr. - Services at 9:30 a.m. today at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Catholic Cemetery with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; February 20, 1974 page 8B
Contributed by Karin King

Owensville, Feb. 8 - Harvey R. Knowles, 73, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday in his farm home southwest of Owensville. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was a member of the Old Union Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Dale; two daughters, Mrs. Eulah Gardner, Evansville and Mrs. Esther Jane Murnahan, Owensville; four sons, Cavett of near Poseyville; George Francis and Frederick, Evansville and Kenneth, Poseyville; two brothers, James Oliver Knowles, Poseyville and Chesleigh Knowles, Mishawaka; a sister, Mrs. Losia Hunter, Poseyville; 9 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Union Christian Church with Rev. HH Lentz officiating. Burial will be in Saulman cemetery. Mr. Knowles has been taken from the Holder Funeral Home to the residence, where friends may call.
Princeton Daily Clarion, Gibson County, Indiana; 8 Feb 1955, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Albert J. Krueper, 93, formerly of 2445 Fairfield Ave., died at 7:15 p.m. yesterday in the Towne House Health Center, where he had resided four years. He retired from the Fort Wayne Post Office after 52 years of service. His wife, Mame, died in 1969. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Ottmer Hofer of Fort Wayne; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Fred Smith and Mrs. Verne Mitchell, both of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, February 20, 1974, page 8B
Contributed by Karin King

Winchester - Funeral services for Charles Wright Lykins, 81, a life-long resident of Randolph County who died Friday at the Land's Nursing Home, near Winchester, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Maynard and Walker Funeral Home. The Rev. Wilson Spencer will officiate with burial in Fountain Park Cemetery. Friends may call at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died in Madison on Thursday last William Caleb, infant son of Mr. John McIntire.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 8 Aug 1818, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died on Sunday night, the 5th inst. Doctor Samuel McKee after a long and lingering illness, which he bore with christian fortitude & resigned his breach without a struggle - in his death the community have lost a friend, the faculty an ornament and his family a loving husband and kind father.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 19 November 1808, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died on Saturday the 9th inst. after a short illness, Mr. John Martin, aged 63 years - he was among the first American settlers at this place, his death will be regretted by all who knew him.
Western Sun, Knox County, Indiana; 16 January 1813, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died about 4 o'clock yesterday morning, James, infant and only child of John Meek Esq. of this place.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 27 Feb 1817, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

MEYER, Arthur J. Sr. - Services at 11 a.m. today at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, with burial in Concordia Gardens Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the Concordia High School Building Fund or Lutheran Social Services.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, February 20, 1974, page 8B
Contributed by Karin King

A swimming accident on Big Bear Lake, 10 miles north of Columbia City late Sunday claimed the life of John Miller, 42, of Ft. Wayne. Witnesses said Miller drove off a raft in the lake and came up, striking his head on the float. By the time other swimmers rescued the main all efforts to revive him failed.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charles W. (Chuck) Myrick, 75, lifelong resident of Gibson County, died at his home in Wheeling about 8:30 o'clock this morning following an illness of six months. Surviving are the wife, Hester A; daughter, Mrs. Roselyn Sloan; two sons, Bert Sisson and Carlos all of Wheeling; one sister, Miss Emma Myrick, Logansport and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Wheeling Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Rev. Milton Boswell officiating, assisted by Rev. Robert Fair. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery at Mt. Olympus. Mr. Myrick was born in Washington Township near Wheeling on Feb 13, 1880. He was a retired oil driller and a member of the Wheeling Methodist Church. He served for three years in the regular Army in Alaska in 1904. Mr. Myrick will be taken from the Wright & Kendall Funeral Home to his home in Wheeling, where friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Princeton Daily Clarion, Gibson County, Indiana; 8 Feb 1955, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Warren Clyde Nottingham, 45, Chesterfield TV repairman died unexpectedly at 8:30 a.m. Monday following a heart attack. He was born in Grant County but resided in Hartford City until 1942 when he went to Anderson and was employed at the Delco-Remy plant. He moved to Chesterfield in 1949 and operated TV shops in Chesterfield and Middletown. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge at Anderson and Scottish Rite at Indianapolis. Surviving are the widow, Vida; one daughter, Nola, at home; three sons, Paul of Middletown and Warren and Keith of Chesterfield; four grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Nottingham of Anderson; one brother, Lester Nottingham, Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Cecil Wall of Muncie, Mrs. Ethel Hash of Bloomington and Mrs. Calire Ring of Anderson. Funeral arrangements are being completed at the Polhemus and Shirey Funeral Home in Daleville.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Delores Ann Pepe, 3 1/2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Celestine Pepe of 4312 John street, died at 3:50 o'clock Wednesday morning at her parents' home. She was born in this city. Her parents were members of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors include the parents, one sister, Mary Cucille [sic], and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sholl of city city and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Pepe of Jefferson township. The body was removed to Getz & Cahill's funeral parlors, and funeral arrangements will be made later. [buried Catholic Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, September 6, 1933
Contributed by Karin King

Died - At Shawnee-town, on the 19th ult. Thomas Posey, late Territorial governor, and one of the Revolutionary Patriots.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 11 April 1818, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died on Sunday the 14th ult. Elizabeth, infant and only child of Mr. John Pugh of this town.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 3 September 1817, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - In Iowa Territory, on the 28th Oct. last, Lewis Raymond, formerly, for many years, a citizen of this county (Franklin.) Mr. Raymond had removed to Iowa, for the purpose of locating himself, with his numerous family, in that new and highly favored country, but unfortunately, had hardly sufficient time for providing a home for his family before his much lamented death. He has left as affectionate wife, and a numerous family to mourn the loss of a tender husband and father.
Brookville American, Franklin County, Indiana; Feb 22, 1839
Contributed by Cindy Arnold

Mrs. Estella Reinhardt, 78, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Cox, RR 1, Daleville. In addition to her daughter, she leaves four sons, Robert Scott, Daleville; Fred and John Scott, both of Muncie and Walter Scott, Merricourt, ND; two sisters, Mrs. Logan Sutton, Muncie and Miss Francis Heaston, RR 4; a brother, Oscar Heaston, RR 4; 18 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Reinhardt, a native of Valparaiso, moved to Daleville as a child and was reared there. She returned to Daleville from North Dakota in 1935 after the death of her husband. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Daleville Christian Church of which she was a member. The Rev. Donald Hurse will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery north of Daleville. Friends may call at the Polhemust and Shirey Funeral Home in Daleville after 7 p.m. Monday.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Dr. Frederick Crouch Roop, Ph.D., died Tuesday morning at his home, 506 Oak Creek Lane, Ojai, after a long illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1914, in Berkeley. At 15, he won the Thomas Edison scholarship from Washington DC. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a BS, from Harvard University with an MS, and received his Ph.D. from California Institue of Technology. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. For 26 years he was employed by Standard Oil, Ind. Research and Development and lived in Chicago. He retired to Ojai in 1974. Dr. Roop leaves his wife, Dr. Edyth Wagner Roop, DMA, his daughter Joyce Roop of Long Island, New York, and his brother, Dr. Robert W. Roop, Lexington, Mass. He requested that any memorial gifts be sent to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, 78 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. 02108. Funeral arrangements were handled by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary in Santa Barbara, through the Channel Cities Memorial Society. Ashes will be scattered at sea.
Ojai Daily News, Ventura County, California; Sunday, March 8, 1981
Word has been received of the death of Fred C. Roop, a member of the original Park Forest village board of trustees. He died March 7 in Ojal, Calif. He was 66. A meteorologist, Mr. Roop worked for many years for Standard Oil company at its Chicago headquarters. He was a specialist in electronic data processing until his retirement several years ago. He served in the Navy during World War II. One of the early residents of the village of Park Forest, Mr. Roop served as a trustee from April 1949, to April 1950. He is survived by his wife, Edythe.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Thursday, August 20, 1981
Contributed by Karin King

Hattie L. Roop (nee Hall), a resident of Woodside Manor Nursing Home, South Chicago Heights, died Tuesday, July 9 at the Nursing Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Bible Church, Chicago Heights, with the Rev. Rick Kurth officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Steger. Visitation will be from 9:45 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church. The former Hattie Hall was born April 13, 1905, in St. Anne, Ill. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Roop is survived by a daughter-in-law Jean LaFond of Chicago Heights, seven grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Thursday, July 14, 1991
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Jess W. Roop, 85, of ?3410 Butler, Chicago Heights, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Hob funeral chapel, Chicago Heights. The service will be conducted by the Rev. S. E. Walderner, visitation assistant at Immanuel Baptist church, Chicago Heights. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery, Steger. Visitation hours will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, in the Hub chapel. Mr. Roop, who had lived in Chicago Heights for 65 years, died Friday at an out-of-town hospital. He was a retired employe of Alco Spring Industries, Inc., and a member of the Chicago Heights fire department for 18 years. Mr. Roop leaves his wife, Hattie; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Flesher, Steger; a son, Clinton LaFond, Chicago Heights; a brother Charles Roop, Maumee, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Chicago Heights Public Library (IL) - no name or date on newspaper (copy very difficult to read)
Funeral services for Jess W, Roop, 85, of 2410 Butler, Chicago Heights, will be held at 1:30 Monday in the Hub funeral chapel, Chicago Heights. The services will be conducted by Rev. S. E. Waldemyer, visitation assistant at Immanuel Baptist Church, Chicago Heights. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Steger. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 10 pm Sunday in the Hub Chapel. Mr. Roop, who lived in Chicago Heights for 65 years, died Friday at an out of town hospital. He was a retired employee of Alco Spring Industries Inc. and a member of the Chicago Heights Fire Dept for 18 years. Mr. Roop leaves his wife Hattie; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Flesher; a son, Clinton LaFond, Chicago Heights; a brother, Charles Roop, Maumee, OH; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The Star, Park Forest, IL; Sunday, July 6, 1969, Page A-6, Column 1 (from Newspaperarchive.com)
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral service for Randy G. Roop was held from Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home on Friday, December 31, 1999. Mr. Roop was born June 16, 1954 and died December 28, 1999. He was the brother of Robert (Fay), Raymond (Debbie) Roop, Elaine (Tom) Cortez, Dave (Carol) Roop, Chuck Roop, Sue Choate, Geroge (Natalie) Roop and Mary Keith. Burial was private. Arrangements were by Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Homes (James E. Janusz, Director).
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Funeral services for Robert E. Roop, 65, of 18620 Gottschalk, Homewood, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Christ, 312 Chicago road, Chicago Heights. The Rev. Warner H. Siebert, church pastor, will be in charge of the service. Burial will be in Fairmount cemetery, Chicago. Friends may call at the Spindler-Koelling funeral chapel in Chicago Heights from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Roop died Tuesday at Ingalls Memorial hospital. A commercial artist for Continental Can company of Chicago, he had lived in Homewood for the last several years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Baptist of Northbrook, Ill.; a son, Robert of Chicago Heights; a brother, Benedict of Homewood and six grandchildren.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Thursday, October 1, 1964
Robert E. Roop, age 65, Sept. 29, 1964, 18620 Gottschalk, Homewood, Ill., formerly of Chicago, husband of Dorothy; father of Barbara Baptist of Northbrook, and Robert Charles, Chicago Heights; brother of Benedict, Homewood, Ill., and the late Genevieve Brim; six grandchildren. Resting at Spindler-Koelling Memorial Chapel, 15th & Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Service Friday, 1:30 p.m., St. Marks United Church of Christ, 312 Chicago road, Chicago Heights. Interment Fairmount cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Marks memorial fund.
Chicago Tribune, Cook County, Illinois, Friday, October 2, 1964
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral arrangements are being made by Steger Memorial chapel for Walter Charles Roop of 132 Richton road, Steger, who died Wednesday in St. James hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Roop was born March 21, 1946, In Chicago Heights and had spent his entire life in the area. He was employed by Steger Furniture company. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; is mother, Mrs. Alma Cecil; a son, Walter David; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Berner of Crete, and paternal grandfather, Jesse Roop of South Chicago Heights.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Thursday, July 18, 1968
Funeral services were held Saturday at Steger memorial chapel for Walter Roop, 24, of 132 Richton road, Steger, who died Wednesday afternoon at St. James hospital. The Rev. R. H. DeMuth, pastor of St. Liborius church, Steger, officiated at the services. Interment was in St. James cemetery, Sauk Village. Born March 21, 1946, in Chicago Heights, Mr. Roop had lived in the area his entire life. He had been employed at the Steger Furniture company. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cecil of Steger; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Berner of Crete, and his paternal grandfather, Jesse Roop of South Chicago Heights.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Sunday, July 21, 1968
Contributed by Karin King

Walter H. Roop, 56, of 1316 Greenwood, East Chicago Heights, died Tuesday at St. James hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Spindler-Koelling chapel. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Strassburg. Friends may call at the chapel until time of services. A resident of the area for many years, Mr. Roop was born May 18, 1905, in Indiana. He was a machinist at Victor Chemical works, where he had been employed for the past 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Alma; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Wilson of New Mexico; three sons, Walter Charles of East Chicago Heights; his father Jeff (sic; should be Jesse) of Beecher, and one sister, Mrs. Chester Flesher of Steger.
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois; Thursday, May 10, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Ronald Rutherford, 17, Indianapolis drowned Saturday while swimming with friends at Crooked Creek on the northeast side of the city. He had jumped into the water and began yelling for help but his friends thought he was only kidding. A neighbor recovered the body a short time later.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

CHARLOTTE SCHERER, 84, died Monday at Monroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Fla. Born in Fort Wayne she was a city resident before moving to Florida in February. She was a homemaker. Her husband, Roger, died in 1966. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia Wright of Ocala, Fla.; two sons, Jack of Fort Wayne and Gerald of Lansing, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at S. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road. Calling 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. Calling also one hour before services at the church. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to donor's choice.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Wednesday, October 4, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Charles X. Smith, 78, 211 E. Seymour St, who died Friday night at Ball Hospital after a short illness, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Piepho Funeral Home. Capt. Myron Johnson of the Salvation Army will officiate and burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died - at Vernon, July 24th of the prevailing dysentery Preston M. Stites, infant son of Capt. John Stites. This is noticed as being the first death which has occurred in that town since its settlement in the autumn of 1815.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 8 Aug 1818, p 3
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Died on Tuesday the 11th inst, John, infant and only child of Capt. R. C. Talbott of this town.
Indiana Republican, Jefferson County, Indiana; 8 Aug 1818, p 3
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Funeral services for Thomas Henry Todd who died Monday morning at the Gibson General Hospital will be held at the Colvin & Son Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Burton officiating. Burial will be in the Elks' Lodge plot in Warnock cemetery. Mr. Todd is at the Colvin & Son Funeral home where friends may call.
Princeton Daily Clarion, Gibson County, Indiana; 8 Feb 1955, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Died on Sunday night last, after a short but severe indisposition, Mr. John Trimble, merchant of this place.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; 1 March 1817, p 3
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Died - in this town on Sunday last after a short but painful illness Mr. John Wallace, son of George Wallace, Esq. of Pennsylvania - his remains were on the evening of the same day attended by a large concourse of citizens, configured to their parent earth.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; 24 Sept 1808, p 3
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Gordon W. "Pud" Wass, 75, route 6, Decatur, died Saturday at 7:24 p.m. at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Union Township, he was born Nov. 20, 1909, the son of Emery D. and Sarah Johnson-Wass, and was never married. Survivors include one sister, Mildren (cut off) ...Emerson D. Wass, of near Monroeville; a half brother, Donald D. Wass, Fort Wayne; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Marquart and Jacobs Funeral Home, Monroeville, Rev. Larry Owens officiating. Burial will be in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the (cut off)
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, June 3, 1985
Contributed by Karin King

Died on Saturday evening last, at his feat near this place, in the 64th year of his age, Able Westfall, esq., one of the few remaining patriots and heroes of the Revolution - ye votaries of freedom drop a tear to his remembrance, for he was one of you.
Western Sun, Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana; 30 July 1814, p 3
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Died at 3 o'clock on Monday morning, William James, infant and only child of Mr. B. WILSON of this place.
Indiana Republican, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana; 18 July 1818, p 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Zimmerman, 97, 616 E. Washington St., who died Saturday morning at her home after a long illness, will be at1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Piepho Funeral Home, Rev. Duane Spiers will officiate and burial will be in Hartford City IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Muncie Evening Press, Delaware County, Indiana; Monday, 9 Nov 1959, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach