Bicknell -- James W. Ashby, 96, retired farmer and coal miner. Services are today.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for Nelda Mae Baker, 27, 71 N. Holmes will be at 2 pm. Friday in Royster & Askin Mortuary with burial in Lincoln Memory Gardens. She died Monday in her home. Born in Shelby County, Mrs. Baker had lived in Indianapolis 22 years and had worked 9 years at Herff-Jones Co jewelry firm. She was a member of the Christian Church at Holton. Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Ivan D. Ticen; her father, Julius Meisberger; three brothers, Martin, James and Junior Meisberger and two step brothers.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

CHARLES RONDALL BARKER, 50, died Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center. He owned Top Notch Tree Service and worked at Acme Transportation Co. Surviving are his wife, Mary L.; two sons, Jerry W. and Kenny, both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Brena Golden of Philadelphia; a brother, Robert W. of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Nadine Blanton of Cincinnati, Pat Curry of Fort Wayne and Loraine Witkowski of South Bend; and a grandson. Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with calling 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to the family.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - Tuesday, April 29, 1997
Contributed by Jim Cox

James Barret, a farmer near Chesterton, Porter County was trampled to death by a colt.
Source: Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Kenneth C. Beard, 77, died Sunday evening at Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Fort Wayne, Mr. Beard retired in 1973 after 27 years at Fort Dodge Laboratories, where he was branch manager. Surviving are his wife, Bessie; three daughters, Nancy Rice of Fort Wayne, Suzanne Hinzy of Jamestown, and Jane of Indianapolis; one son, John of Battle Ground; two stepdaughters, Virginia Key of Swayzee and Mary William of Largo, Fla; three sisters, Lucille Hieber, Catherine Hunsberger and Emma Kreger, all of Fort Wayne; one brother, Howard, of Roanoke; and 12 grandchildren. Services at 10:30 am Wednesday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W Wayne St. with calling there from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to the March of Dimes.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; - May 7, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

The coroner held an inquest on the body of Henry Besselman of Richmond who died suddenly on Friday and was satisfied that his death was caused by congestion of the brain, induced by the immoderate use of alcoholic stimulants.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 14 October 1880, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

LINDA L. BIEBERICH, 83, died at 1:45 pm Friday in Lutheran Home. Born in Adams County, Mrs. Bieberich lived in Fort Wayne 21 years. Her husband, Fred C, died in 1969. Surviving are one daughter, Elaine of Fort Wayne; two sons, Fred of Preble, and Robert, of Fort Wayne; one sister, Alvina Buuck, of Fort Wayne, and six grandchildren. Services at 1:30 pm Monday in Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel, 5700 S Anthony Blvd with calling after 1 pm Sunday. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Lutheran Homes.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); - August 31, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Bluffton, Oct. 31 - Relatives here received word today of the death of Jacob Blair, 80, a former resident of Wells County, at Grand Rapids. The decedent formerly resided in Nottingham Township. Funeral services and burial will take place Saturday at Grand Rapids.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; November 1, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Greta F. Blossom, 90, 3754 Clifton in Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Richmond, died Nov 10 in Cincinnati. She lived with a cousin Suzanne Holdgreiwe. She was a native of Elwood and formerly lived at 100 South Ninth St. She was a graduate of Bethesda School of Nursing in Cincinnati and had been a nurse at the Bethesda Hospital for many years. She was a former member of the First Christian Church in Richmond. Survivors include cousins and one aunt, Golda M. Blossom of New Paris, Ohio. Funeral service for Greta F. Blossom was in Cincinnati and burial was in Earlham Cemetery.
Earlham Cemetery files, no date
Greta F. Blossom, daughter of the late Benjamin and Minnie Blossom, beloved cousin of Sue Holdgreive. Friday, November 10, 1989, Clifton. Friends are invited to the funeral service Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Anderson, Balter & Sahnd Funeral Home, 3412 Clifton Ave, Clifton. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. A private interment will be in Richmond, Ind.
Cincinnati Enquirer , Cincinnati, Ohio; Monday, November 13, 1989
Contributed by Karin King

Golda M. Blossom, 85, formerly of 407 E. Cherry St., New Paris, Ohio, died Monday Aug. 2, at Spring Grove Care Center. She was a native of Preble County, Ohio, and had lived in Richmond most of her life. She was a registered nurse and operated a foster home for many years. She was the widow of Dr. John C. Blossom. Survivors include one daughter, Luanne Alderson of New Paris; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; one niece. She was preceded in death by three step-children including Dr. Paul Blossom. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug 5 at The Jones Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Boyer, of the New Paris Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. There will be no public calling.
Richmond Item, Wayne County, Indiana; August 3, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

Estelle Cline Blossom, 88, 620 S. W. 21st St., died today, Aug 13, at Reid Hospital. She was a native of Delaware County, and lived in Angola 35 years, where she had taught school 29 years. She had lived in Richmond since 1966. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the A. U. chapter of P. E. O., Indiana State Retired Teachers Association, a former member of the American Association of University Women, and Rho Chapter of Psi Iota Xi. She was a graduate of Oldenburg Academy, Mary Grove College and the University of Cincinnati. Her husband, Dr. Paul W. Blossom, died in 1982. Survivors include one son, Thomas D. Cline of Pittsburgh, Pa., two stepsons, John Blossom of Hobe Sound, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Patricia Smith of Brookville, three granddaughters, 10 step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at the Riggle-Walterman mortuary, with the Rev. Dixie Miller officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church or Reid Hospital Foundation.
Earlham Cemetery Records (no name or date on newspaper): Estelle Cline Blossom (1905-1993), second wife of Dr. Paul Blossom
Contributed by Karin King

Dr. Paul Blosssom dies in Arizona
Paul W. Blossom, 78, formerly of 620 S. W. H?? St., died Monday morning in Arizona. He was born in Losantville and moved to Richmond in 1910. He attended Earlham College and earned his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati. He practiced medicine in Richmond from 1928 until he retired in 1986. He was a member of the Wayne-Union and Indiana State Medical societies, the Order of DeMolay, the American Academy of General Practice and the National Association of Family Doctors. He also was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are pending at Riggle-Waltermann Funeral Home.
Earlham Cemetery Records (no name or date on newspaper): Paul W. Blossom (1904-1982), grandson of Rachel Rice Blossom
Contributed by Karin King

1926-1998
Ned Eugene Breininger, 72, of Fort Wayne, co-owner of Cobbie Shop, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, at home. The Mark Center, Ohio, native was also former owner of the Joyce-Shelby shoe store in Glenbrook Square. He retired in February. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 47 and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife, Patricia J.; a daughter, Sharyl Paul of Fort Wayne; sons, Terry and Timothy L., both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Byron D. of Sun City Center, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Iris Mann. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4245 Lake Ave., with calling one hour before services. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials are to Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS Research or the church's building fund.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, September 4, 1998
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess, weighing nearly 400 pounds died at Mitchell with the grip. She was one of the largest women in this part of the State.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

The other morning the water-works stand pipe at Nappanee collapsed, fatally wounding William Burns, the superintendent. The stand pipe was 70 feet high and had just been completed.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Services for W. Stuart Bussey, 63, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. He died Monday in his home, 1605 N. Talbot. A life resident of Indianapolis, Mr. Bussey worked in Motion Picture Sales and Service. Surviving is a sister, Mildred I. Kelley, South Lyon, Mich.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Death Claims Nora Butler - Former Decatur Woman is Death's Victim at Fremont, Ind. Residence
Word was received by residents and friends here today of the death of Mrs. Nora Butler, 58, wife of Mel Butler, who died at her home at Fremont, Indiana, at midnight, Tuesday. The cause of death was not stated in the message. Mrs. Butler was born in this city and lived here until eight years ago when she moved with her husband to Fremont. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city and was well known here. She is survived by her husband, Mel Butler, and the following children: Mrs. Frances Coffee of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Lucille Stalter of Louisiana; Fred Butler of Atlantic City, N.J.; Mrs. Forrest Vail of Fort Wayne. Two brothers, Dave and Harve Rice of this city, and two sisters survive. Dave and Harve Rice left immediately after receiving word from Fremont and will bring the remains to this city for burial. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
Decatur Daily Democrat, unknown date
FREMONT - Mrs. Mel J. Butler, aged 58 years, died suddenly about 11:00 o'clock Tuesday evening, June 14. Mr. and Mrs. Butler came here about five years ago as manager of the Kroger store and had made many friends in this community. Mrs. Butler had been in the store until about 12:00 o'clock Tuesday. The deceased is survived by her husband, six children, Fred Butler of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. A. F. Stalter, of Dallas, Tex., Dick Butler, Mrs. F. E. Vail, Mrs. C. M. Coffee of Fort Wayne, Mrs. D. Hunsicker, Reading, Mich. Funeral services were held at the home at 12:30 p.m. Friday, the Rev. F. Thornburg, of Fort Wayne, and Rev. U. S. Hartley, officiating. Burial in Lindenwood, Fort Wayne, Ind. Funeral service in charge of Beams Funeral Home.
Steuben Republican, Steuben County, Indiana; June 22, 1932
Contributed by Karin King

Fred R. Caley, 88, of Markle, Indiana died today at Wells Community Hospital. Born September 14, 1883 in Lancaster Township, he was a son of Stephen and Sarah Jones Caley. He had been a resident of Markle for 25 years. Surviving are five brothers, Grover, Earl, Homer and Lester, all of Zanesville and Dewey of Fort Wayne. Rites will be held Sunday at the Funderburg Funeral Home; burial in the Markle Cemetery with Rev. Ron Bowman officiating.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries - dated May 12, 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

Harley M. Caley, 83, of Huntington, Indiana died Tuesday. A native of Wells County, he was born October 5, 1888 to Lewis and Caroline Platt Caley. His marriage to Clara M. Heaston, who died February 13, 1969, took place January, 1914 at Markle. A resident of Huntington since 1944, he was a member of the Loon Creek Church of the Brethren. Services will be held Friday at the Robbins Funeral Home; burial in the Markle Cemetery with Rev. Roscoe Adams officiating.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries - dated June 27, 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

L.D. Carpenter, a Seymour merchant, was drowned while bathing in Mackinaw, Mich.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Eugene A. Chase, 61, died at 3:31 pm Wednesday at St Joseph's Hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, Mr. Chase lived in Fort Wayne about 40 years. He was chief engineer at WKG-TV, Channel 33 and was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Alma C; two sons, Eugene A Jr, of Kernersville, NC and Byron E of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Charlotte Hisxon of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Martha Fellows, of Binghamton, NY and Betty Skryrzowski of Manchester, NH and three grandchildren. Services at 1:30 pm Monday at St Paul Lutheran Church, 1910 Berthaud Road. Calling from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W Wayne St. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; - June 7, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Emma Augusta Cherry, aged 35, wife of W. C. Cherry, 230 Greenwood Avenue, died at her home Thursday morning after an extended illness. The deceased was born in Wallen, Ind., Feb. 18, 1882. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Manet. Her father was a native Frenchman. The funeral services will be announced later. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. The surviving relatives are the husband, two daughters, Pearl and Geraldine, and four sisters, Mrs. Ida Bailey, of this city; Mrs. Ollie Anderson, Hammond; Mrs. Dora Nickerson, Kansas; Mrs. Louise Roy, Covington, Ky.
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Allen County, IN; September 20, 1917
Contributed by Jim Cox

Graveside services for Ann Elizabeth Chidester, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chidester, 1331 Fay Drive, who died early Sunday at the Lutheran Hospital, were held Monday afternoon in Lindenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Wambsganss officiated.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; - February 22, 1949, Page 4
Contributed by Jim Cox

Clarence Christ, 57, of 354 W. Baker Street, was dead on arrival at 6:20 pm yesterday at the St. Joseph's Hospital. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Sarah Laudig of Poneto. The body is at the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); - March 13, 1963, Page 2A
Contributed by Jim Cox

Logansport, Ind - Funeral rites are pending at Fisher Funeral Home here for Gerald Clem, Jr., 17, Walton, a Tipton Township HS honor pupil. He died in an ambulance en route to Long Hospital in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon. The youth became ill January 16 and when his condition became worse yesterday it was decided to take him to Indianapolis. Marion County Coroner Dennis J. Nicholas said he believed the youth "probably" had infectious hepatitis. The youth had visited Mexico during Christmas vacation and Dr. Nicholas noted that it would take about this long for the disease to take effect. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Clem; a brother, Douglas Clem at home and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

George W. Clevenger, a prominent Mason, died of lagrippe at Farmland.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

LAWRENCE V COX, 7, of rural Fort Wayne, died at 12:55 pm Friday in Lutheran Hospital. Born in Whitley County, he lived in the area 45 years and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Marlene Kurtz, of Fort Wayne, and Donna Middleton of Anderson; one brother, Forrest of Columbia City; one sister, Isabelle Allman of Churubusco and seven grandchildren. Services at 11 am Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco with calling from 4 to 9 pm Sunday. Burial in Eel River Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); - October 5, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Casper Crise, a young man living near Goshen was bitten by a rattlesnake and after going through six hours' torture, died from the effects of the poison.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 7 October 1880, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. Two-year-old Cleda Marie Danover, Kokomo, died Sunday when a car driven by her father, Obby Jean Danover, 24, collided with a vehicle driven by James Mullins, 18, Chicago. The mishap occurred on I-74, west of Harrison. According to authorities, the Mullins car side-swiped the Danover auto as it was parked along the road.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Cory R. Elson, 26, Fort Wayne, a trooper with the Indiana State Police, died on Saturday in Decatur. He was born September 27, 1972 in Indianapolis to Thomas and Carol Layton Elson, who survive. He had been an ISP trooper since December of 1998 and was a member of the Troopers' Association and the Indiana State Police Alliance. Other survivors include his wife, the former Amy L. Puchle; a sister, Lori A. Elson; pater-(cut off) ...ents Albert and Frances Layton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Kingsway Christian Church in Avon, Indiana, with burial in Washington Park North Cemetery in Indianapolis. Visiting hours are 2-8 p.m. Wednesday in Conkle Funeral Home at Avon. Preferred memorials are to Cops for Kids, 1415 S. Shelby St., Indianapolis, 46203. Memorial donations in memory of trooper Elson may be made through Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, 520 N. Second St., Decatur, 46733.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, April 6, 1999
Contributed by Karin King

Betty Kramer Eltzroth - Age 85, On Sunday, May 11, 2008. She was born in Donora, October 31, 1922. She graduated from Donora High School in 1940. She attended Duff's Business College in Pittsburgh. She worked as a secretary for Holland Furnace, US Steel, Sylvania, fifteen years at Controlomatic Co. and ten years at Logan Elementary School in Bethel Park School District. Married Norris R. Eltzroth St. September 12, 1942. They were married 62 years until his death in 2004. She volunteered at Veteran's Hospital in Oakland, Meals on Wheels at Bethel Presbyterian and was a volunteer at Asbury heights (formerly Methodist Home) for 25 years. She served as president of the Asbury Auxiliary for eight years and was a member of the Board of Directors for eight years. She was also nominated for the Golden Rule Award in 1998. Betty resided in Bethel Park for 58 years and attended Christ United Methodist Church. Survived by her son, Norris R. (Wanda) Eltzroth, Jr., two grandchildren, Richard (Juli) Eltzroth of Broken Arrow, OK, and Veronica (William) Sutyak of Finleyville, two great-grandchildren, Adam of Oklahoma and William of Finleyville. Friends will be received Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel, 5570 Library Rd, Bethel Park, where funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2008. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primetime Adult Day Care - Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102.
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Contributed by Karin King

JOHN W FLAUGH, 82, died at 2:02 am Monday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. A native of Allen County, he lived in New Haven since 1947. He was a mechanic for Flaugh Garage, Hoagland; Kroger Co; and Casad Ordnance Depot. Surviving are his wife, Florence, one daughter, Sue Hartmann of Woodburn; and two grandchildren. Services at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Antioch Lutheran Church, Hoagland, with calling one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today at E Harper & Sons Funeral Home, New Haven. Burial in Antioch Cemetery, Hoagland. Memorials to the church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); August 19, 1986
Contributed by Jim Cox

Decatur, Nov. 9 - Word was received here today of the sudden death Friday of L. W. Frank, 72, prominent Decatur man, of a heart attack at Jonesboro, Ark. He had been in Arkansas for several months on business. Surviving are the widow and three children: Mrs. Frank Crist, Myron W. and Leland Frank, all of this city. Temporary burial was made in Jonesboro this morning, the body to be brought here later for interment.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - November 10, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

DIED IN THE WEST - Mrs. Al Fritzinger, Former Root Township, Lady, Died in Idaho - YESTERDAY MORNING - Moved West Three Years Ago - Husband and Four Children Survive
Veda, wife of Al Fritzinger, died yesterday morning at the home of an uncle, at Cambridge, Idaho, where they had been visiting. The cause is not known, but a letter written last Friday, received here recently, said that both Mrs. Fritzinger and baby at that time, were suffering from severe colds. The body left there yesterday morning for Indianapolis where Mrs. Fritzinger lived prior to her marriage, she being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Frye of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Fritzinger lived in Root township prior to going to Clarlave?, Montana, three years ago. They lived there until two weeks ago when they went to Idaho where they intended to make their home. Mr. Fritzinger, the bereaved husband, is a son of Mrs. Oscar Fritzinger of Monmouth. There are four children surviving. Mrs. Fritzinger is a niece of Mrs. Jonas Cline and of John James and the late Ben Rice of this city. [buried Crown Hill Cemetery; Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; spelled Vada]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, November 13, 1918
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Mary Annetta Fry, age 95, 809 N. Euclid, mother of Mrs. Irene William, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, passed away. Friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home, 3925 E. New York St. after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral 10:30 am Friday. Burial Crown Hill.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; February 19, 1964
Contributed by Karin King

Fry-William F., age 84, beloved husband of Annetia Fry, father of Vada Fritzinger deceased; and Mrs. Irene William, passed away Sunday a.m. 809 North Euclid. Friends may call at the Dorsey Funeral Home, 3925 East New York. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial Crown Hill.
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; September 29, 1941
Contributed by Karin King

Private services for Elizabeth Chamberlain Furnas, 89, will be tomorrow in Flanner & Buchanan Fall Creek Mortuary with burial in West Newton Cemetery. She died Sunday at Hanover, NH where she moved two months ago. A daughter, Marguerite Stauffer, Hanover, survives.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

PIONEER RESIDENT OF ADAMS TOWNSHIP - Wm. Gallmeyer Passes Away on Farm Where He Resided for Lifetime
William Gallmeyer, aged 65 years, died at 3 o'clock yesterday morning at his home in Adams township. Death followed a lengthy illness, and was due to senility. He was known to be one of the most progressive farmers in the township and had resided his entire life on the same farm. The deceased was a member of the St Martini Lutheran church, and had always taken an active interest in church affairs. He is survived by the widow and Susanna Gallmeyer; a daughter, Mrs. William Harderhorst; two brothers, Conrad and Ernest Gallmeyer; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Zelt and Mrs. Christian Schafer (Schaper) of Adams township, and Mrs. Henry Wherling (Werling), of New Haven.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); May 20, 1917
Contributed by Jim Cox

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. Edward Gibson, 28, Kendallville, was fatally injured Friday night in a car-truck collision on Ind 9 just south of Rome City.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

Erma M. Graper, 88, 317 Blair Pike, died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991, at Miller's Merry Manor. She was born in Jasper County on June 12, 1903, to Leonard and Ethel Rice Tullis. She married Gordon A. Graper on Oct. 5, 1924, in Crown Point. He survives. Mrs. Graper retired as an elementary school teacher in Lake County and prepared for teaching at Indiana University. She was a homemaker and had grown roses and raised long-haired cats. She was active in the United Methodist Church women's circles and was a volunteer at the Gary Methodist Hospital and the Lake County Convalescent Home. Surviving with her husband, of Peru, are two sons, Richard, Kokomo and Gordon, Crown Point; three daughters, Ruth Church, Peru, Iris Paarlberg, Kouts, and Doris Rupprecht, Lowell; a brother, Dr. Everett Tullis, Prescott, Ariz.; 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991, at the Mexico United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Donna Springer officiating. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Maplewood Memorial Park, 555 S. Indiana Ave., Crown Point.
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

Gordon A. Graper, 93, Peru, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1992, at 11 a.m., at Miller's Merry Manor in Peru. He was born Oct. 17, 1899, in Chicago, Ill., to Wilhelm and Helena Wilkening Graper. He married Erma Tullis Graper on Oct. 5, 1924. She preceded him in death on Nov. 26, 1991. Mr. Graper was a U.S. Army World War I veteran servicing with the 344th Battalion of the U. S. Army Tank Corps. He was retired as a millwright from the Gary plant of U. S. Steel, after 40 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crown Point and the American Legion Fred Schmidt Post No. 20, Crown Point. He had moved from Crown Point to Peru in 1985. Mr. Graper is survived by two sons, Richard Graper, Kokomo, and Gordon E. Graper, Crown Point; three daughters, Iris Paarlberg, Kouts, Ruth Church, Peru, and Doris Rupprecht, Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Irma Sapper, Crown Point; a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Everett Tullis, Prescott, Ariz.; 24 grandchildren, and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers. Graveside funeral services and burial were today at 11 a.m. at Maplewood Memorial Park in Crown Point. The Rev. Elwood Smith officiated. Memorial contributions may be made through Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to the Mexico United Methodist Church.
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

William B. Gregory died at Grantsburg from gun-shot wounds received at the hands of Henry Smeltzer, whose sister he had slandered.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lora L. Grotrian, 74, died at 10:50 p.m. Monday at Lutheran Home. Mrs. Grotrian was a lifelong New Haven resident. She worked for General Electric Co., Fort Wayne, and as a custodian at Paul Harding High School, Fort Wayne, for 10 years. Her husband, Oscar H., died in 1967. Surviving is a daughter, Judy Stinson of Fort Wayne; a son, Dennis of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Orma Melcher, Nadine Moellering, and Viola Bearman , all of New Haven; two brothers, Vermont and Eldor Werling, both of New Haven; and four grandchildren. Services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Home Chapel, 6701 S. Anthony Blvd. Calling from 7 to 9 p.m. today at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home; 740 U.S. 30 East, New Haven, and an hour before services at the chapel. Burial in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Memorials to Lutheran Home or Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); November 1, 1989
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Oscar H. Grotrian, 53, of 1343 Werling Road, New Haven, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven, the Rev. Stratford Eynon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grotrian died at 2:45 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient nine hours. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and was a former deacon. He was also a member of the Men's Club of the church. He was a 25-year employee of Tokheim Corp. and was a member of its Quarter Century Club. Surviving are his wife, Lora; a daughter, Mrs. Phillip Stinson, Fort Wayne; a son, Dennis, Bloomington; two brothers, Ray, Monroeville, and Edgar, Richmond; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Semper, New Haven, and Mrs. Erma Lepper, R. R. 7, Fort Wayne. Friends may call at the E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, after 9 a.m. today and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of services.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); July 23, 1967
Contributed by Jim Cox

Churubusco Woman's Father Dead Upon Hospital Arrival
The Rev. Willard E. Grush, 68, Fort Wayne, father of Mrs. Charles Coleman, Churubusco, was dead on arrival at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, at 8:15 p.m. Thursday. He was born in Ohio but lived in Fort Wayne most of his life. He was a charter member of the First Christian Spiritualist Church and had been a minister there intermittently for the past 30 years. He retired three and a half years ago from General Electric Co., where he had been employed for 32 years. The wife survives, Ellen E. Grush, two other daughters, Mrs. Paul Balliet, Onaway, Mich., and Miss Judy Grush, at home; a stepdaughter, a stepson; a brother and sister, 11 grandchildren. Funeral plans yet are incomplete. The body is at the C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.
The Commercial-Mail (Columbia City, Indiana) - Friday, April 15, 1960
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Ruth Blossom Heironimus, 45 years old, former resident of Richmond, died Saturday morning at a hospital in Madison, Wis., where she had lived for a number of years. Mrs. Heironimus was well known locally and was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Blossom. Her husband is a professor in the classical language department of the University of Wisconsin. Surviving are the husband, Paul Heironimus; two children, Lois and Mark Heironimus; a sister, Mrs. Vera Ruby, Richmond, and a brother, Dr. Paul Blossom, Richmond. Mrs. Heironimus was graduated from the Richmond High school and from Earlham college and formerly taught at both Williamsburg and Green's Fork. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Madison. [buried Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin]
The Palladium-Item & Sun Telegram, May 2, 1943, p. 2, c. 4
Mrs. Ruth B. Heironimus, wife of J. P. Heironimus, Shorewood Hills, died early Sunday at a Madison hospital, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Lois; one son, Mark; a brother, Dr. Paul Blossom, Richmond, Ind., and a sister, Ruby (sic, Vera Ruby), also of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fitch-Lawrence chapel, and burial will be at Richmond, Ind.
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, WI; May 3, 1943
Contributed by Karin King

Columbus, Jan. 27 - At his home, six mils east of Nashville, Brown County early this morning, Henry Hover, a well to do farmer and his son George while attempting to remove a ball from a rifle, were both accidentally shot, the father's wound being fatal. The ball passed through the son's hand, striking the father in the stomach, from the effects of which he died a few hours later.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Benjamin Huston of Goshen, who escaped from the insane asylum at Logansport recently, was found dead, hanging to a tree.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Friends here today learned of the death of Edward J. Hutzel, 35, for the last 17 years on the service of the National Cash Register Company at Dayton, Ohio. He had formerly lived here with his mother, Mrs. Mary Love, 912 Elm St.
Indianapolis Times, Marion County, Indiana; 23 May 1923, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Richard Jackson, aged 21, was instantly killed in a runaway the other night, south of Lebanon.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

MRS. ELSIE KAMPHUES, 43, DIES IN CHICAGO
Mrs. Elsie J. Kamphues, 43, 7117 St. Joe Road, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday in Chicago. She was attending the Dr. Scholl School there. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Kamphues was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church and was employed by the Dr. Scholl Foot Comfort Shop here. Surviving is the husband, Kenneth, and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Ostermeier, Fort Wayne.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; September 22, 1973
Contributed by Jim Cox

Kenneth Kelly, 54, a native of Whitestown in Boone County, died in Phoenix, Ariz. yesterday. Mr. Kelly was an auditor for the Standard Oil Co and had lived in Phoenix for 37 years. Among survivors is his mother, Mrs. Ethel Kelly of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be in Phoenix.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Casper Kleifgen, 66 402 Orange St., who fell dead in the Circle Theater Tuesday afternoon with heart disease after an illness of two years will be buried Friday in Crown Hill following services at the residence at 1:30 p.m.
Indianapolis Times, Marion County, Indiana; 23 May 1923, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

The son of D.S. Klingerman, two miles north of Bourbon, Marshall County was instantly killed by his team running against a tree in an orchard, the tongue of the wagon pinning him to a tree. He was standing at the head of the horses when they became frightened.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 14 October 1880, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Fred Koch, 65, died today in his home, 657 Arch. Born at Louisville, Ky, Mr. Koch had lived in Indianapolis 41 years. Before his retirement he was a produce man on the south side commission market. Later he operated two rooming houses. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Survivors are a daughter, Louise Crick, Indianapolis; a half brother, Allison Pash, Louisville, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Handwritten-Thurs. May 5, 1938
GIRL KILLED AT FT WAYNE - Car driven by Mrs. Ornell Baumgartner Strikes Child
(Missing) struck her in the alley in the rear of her home at Fort Wayne late Monday afternoon proved fatal to Anne Koehlinger, aged 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard F. Koehlinger, 1328 East Lewis St., at (Missing) wife of Ornell Baumgartner who formerly lived here, said she slowed her car almost to a stop as she approached a group of children (rest is missing) [buried Concordia Lutheran Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

MINNIE KOEHLINGER, 90, died at 4:55 am Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. Born in Allen County, she was a lifetime area resident. Surviving are one brother, Arthur, of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Frieda Baker, of Fort Wayne. Services at 10 am Saturday in DO McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial in Concordia Cemetery. Memorials to Concordia Lutheran Church wreath fund.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; October 10, 1986
Contributed by Jim Cox

Handwritten-1938 TWO LADS DIE IN AIRPLANE CRASH SATURDAY - Upland Youths Die When Plane Falls; Pilot Injured
Fort Wayne, June 20-Pilot Ralph Davis, 26, of 1312 Elm street, and the open-seated biplane fell into a field near Upland Saturday afternoon fatally injuring two young passengers attributed the crash yesterday to defective tail controls which failed as he pointed the nose of the aircraft east toward the Coyle ?? farm which he had used as a landing field. The bureau of air commerce officials completed their investigation of the tragedy yesterday which claimed the lives of John Kraft 17, star basketball player, and William Koenemann, 16, both of Upland. Separate inquiries were conducted by Deputy Sheriff Charles Coultier and Inspector B. F. Moulton form the bureau of air commerce, Indianapolis. They found that Davis did not have a student permit to pilot the plane as indicated by ??? Davis had passed an examination for a student license ?? 29, 1935, which was valid for ?? years. It had not been renewed. A student permit would not have qualified Davis to take up passengers, airport officials advised (crunched) Davis, who suffered multiple injuries and abrasions over the body and head in the crash, has no broken bones, according to an x-ray examination. Funeral services for Koenemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Koenemann of Hoagland, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the residence and at 2:30 p.m. at the Flat Rock Methodist Episcopal church, which he was a member. Interment will be in the Antioch cemetery west of Hoagland. The Zwick funeral home of Decatur will be in charge. Funeral services for Kraft will be at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kraft at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday ant at 12:30 p.m. at the Hoagland Methodist Episcopal Church, which the crash victim attended. The funeral cortege then will proceed to the Armanda Baptist Church in Spencerville, O., for services Tuesday afternoon and interment (left side was missing; rest of article is missing)
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

HERBERT M. KURTZ, 79, died ? Sunday at St Joseph's Hospital. A lifelong Allen County resident, Mr Kurtz retired in 1963 after ? years at General Electric Co where he was a machinist. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; two sons, Thomas E of Leo and Ronald I of Gilead Lake, Mich, one brother, Ora of Arcola; three sister, Elsie Sible, Alma Tarney and Hilda Harmeyer, all of Fort Wayne; and seven grandchildren. Services at 3:30 pm Wednesday at CM Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St, with calling there from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial in St John's Lutheran Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); October 8, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Birch Lawrence, 69, of R. 4, Albion, died May 2, 1973 at Whitley County Hospital after suffering a heart attack at home. He was born May 18, 1904 in Noble Twp, a son of Edward and Stella (Pritchard) Birch. He married Lucille Snell Sept. 28, 1921 at Charlotte, Mich. Except for the years 1932 to 1937 when he resided in Columbia City, he had spent his entire lifetime in Noble County, where he was engaged in general farming. He was a member of the Noble County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his widow of R. 4, Albion; a son, Paul V. of R. 6, Columbia City; two grandchildren, Rebecca and Ethan; one brother, Albert of R. 4, Albion; one sister, Mrs. Mary Geiger of R. 1, Kimmell. One son, Robert, and a sister, Marie Addis, are deceased. Funeral at DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City, Saturday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery.
DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Whitley County, IN; May 3, 1973
Contributed by Jim Cox

Handwritten-Thurs. May 5, 1938
MILO LEHMAN DIES IN OHIO - 22-Year-Old Grandson of Berne Woman Dies Tuesday
Milo Lehman, age 22, grandson of Mrs. Maria Habegger of W. Main St., and who has a large number of relatives in Berne and community, passed away at the home of his parents, David and Mary Habegger Lehman, at Pandora, O., on Tuesday morning. Death was ascribed to pneumonia which followed a few days serious illness of influenza. The deceased was born at Pandora on March 12, 1916, and graduated from the Pandora high school. Surviving are his parents and one brother, Francis. Milo attended the 90th birthday anniversary celebration for his grandmother here last Jan. 29. Funeral services were held at the Pandora, O., Mennonite church yesterday afternoon at 1:00 (EST) and was attended by local relatives. [Burial: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery; Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Handwritten-Thurs. May 26, 1938
BROTHER OF MRS. DAN MAZELIN DIES
John Lengacher, Sr., aged 73, died of heart disease late Monday at his home one mile west of Harlan, in Allen county. He was a brother of Mrs. Dan Mazelin of 3 miles north and one-half mile west of Berne. Survivors include two sons and a daughter, three brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence, with burial in the Amish cemetery. [Burial: Roth Road Amish Cemetery; Grabill, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Vera C. Lepper, 88, died at 8:32 pm Saturday in Lutheran Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, she retired in 1957 from the main office of the Lincoln National Bank after 30 years. Surviving is one sister, Irene E Moellering of Fort Wayne. Services at 2 pm Tuesday in Klaehn's Chalfant-Perry Chapel, 2423 Fairfield Ave, with calling there two hours before services. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to St Paul's Lutheran Church.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 29, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Handwritten-Mon. May 9, 1938
PETER LIECHTY DIES IN SOUTH - Native of This Community Dies at Lake Charles, La.
Word was received today by J. D. Schwartz of northwest of Berne of the death of Peter J. Liechty, aged 59, who died Thursday morning, May 5, at Lake Charles, La. Mr. Liechty was a native of this community and has many relatives here. Mr. Liechty became ill ??? morning, May 1, and his condition rapidly became worse. He was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, (Missing) death as taken from a Lake Charles newspaper. P. J. Liechty, 59, sexton of Graceland cemetery, died at 1 o'clock this morning at St. Patrick's hospital. He was born May 4, 1879, near Berne, Ind. His boyhood was spent in Tennessee, and later he moved to Cartersville, Ga., where on August 22, 1897, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Kohle. The couple moved to Lake Charles in 1901 and have resided in and near Lake Charles since. Mr. Liechty was united with the Methodist church at the age of 14 (missing) Surviving are his wife; six children, D. A. Liechty of Manila, P. I., Mrs. H. O. Porter of Woodlawn, J. H. Liechty, Mrs. F.P. Friesen, Mrs. Fred Cain and Miss Beulah Liechty, all of Lake Charles; his mother, Mrs. Anna Liechty of Lake Charles; ?? brothers (missing), four sisters, Mrs. E. G. Leidig and Mrs. Leon McCain of Lake Charles, Mrs. J. M. Swartzendruher of Wellman, Iowa, and Mrs. S. J. Schwartz of Phoenix, Ariz. and five grandchildren. [buried Orange Grove Cemetery; Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

MAUDE A. LINK, 82, DIES IN CALIFORNIA - Native of DeKalb County and Former Resident of Auburn Succumbs at San Diego After a Two-Year Illness
Word was received in Auburn Tuesday of the death of Miss Maude A. Link, age 82, a native of DeKalb county and former resident of Auburn. Miss Link, a resident of La Jolla, Calif., for the past 10 years, died at San Diego following an illness extending over the past two years. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Link of Auburn and was educated in the Auburn schools before she moved to Chicago nearly 59 years ago. Miss Link was employed for many years at Carson, Pirie & Scott department store in Chicago. Private funeral rites were held at San Diego with burial in a San Diego cemetery. Miss Link was the last of a family of five children. She was preceded in death by the late Judge Dan M.Link of Auburn, who died April 10, 1953, Alva Link of Auburn, a twin brother, Claude Link of Chicago and George Link who dies many years ago. Surviving are a nephew, Thomas M. Link of 810 North Main street, Auburn, and a niece, Mrs. Frank M. Millikan of La Jolla. Miss Link last visited Auburn at the time of the death of Judge Link. [death: 10/10/1959; buried: Mount Hope Cemetery; San Diego, San Diego County, California]
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

HELEN M LONERGAN, 91, formerly of Fort Wayne, died at 6:55 am Tuesday in Sacred Heart Home, near Avilla. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a retired bookkeeper for Grace Construction co and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. A nephew, Patrick Lonergan of Fort Wayne survives. Services at 9:30 Friday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S Calhoun St and 10 am in the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4525 Arlington Ave. Calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today at the funeral home with a rosary recited there at 7:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); August 8, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

David Lovett, president of the First National Bank of Greensburg, is dead.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Lafayette, Jan. 27 - This afternoon at Greenhill, a small village in Warren County, Luther Mather shot at his wife, but missed her. He then turned the weapon on himself and committed suicide. They had been married three years, but had quarreled frequently. Today Mather went to his wife's home and an altercation arose over their child, culminating in the tragedy.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

ALBERT V. MAURER, LUTHERAN EDUCATOR
Albert V. Maurer, 82, of New Haven died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in the Lutheran Home. Mr. Maurer was a native of Illinois (Cowling, Wabash County) and was a teacher for more than 50 years. He taught at schools in St. Louis, Chicago and Fort Smith, Ark., and was a professor at Concordia Teachers' College in River Forest, Ill. He moved to New Haven in 1971 and wrote the Perspective column for the Fort Wayne Lutheran News. He also was a teacher consultant for the Fort Wayne Lutheran schools. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; a daughter, Marion Maurer of Clarendon Hills, Ill., and two stepsons, Roger Dall of Carol Stream, Ill., and Charles Dull of Appleton, Wis. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Emanuel Lutheran Church, New Haven. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven, and from an hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church, the Lutheran Hour or the Lutheran Television Productions.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN); January 16, 1982
Contributed by Jim Cox

A two-year-old son of Jefferson McCauley near Kokomo was kicked to death by a cow.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Moses McClure died near Darlington the other evening at the advanced age of 97. He was the oldest active Odd Fellow in Indiana.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

An old lady named Meadon who lived on charity near Milford died the other day and $250 in currency and a certificate for $1,000 were found among her effects.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 7 October 1880, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. The first weekend traffic victim was Charles Miller, 62, Taylor, Mich. He died Friday night when his truck was hit by a train at Muncie crossing.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. A rural one-car accident late Saturday claimed the life of Edward Moore, 24 of near Paoli. He died when his car went out of control on a county road east of Paoli and struck a bridge.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

A two-story frame building collapsed at Dunkirk, Jay County the other afternoon. George Moore, a plasterer, was instantly killed and three others injured. Improper bracing caused the accident.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

At Brazil, Mrs. Jennie Morton died from a dog bite received 13 years ago.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Clarks Hill - Anna Northrup, 68. Among survivors is a daughter, Myrtle Martin of Indianapolis. Rites 2 p.m. tomorrow in Dickerson Funeral Home, Stockwell.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

George S. Olive, 80, senior partner in George S. Olive & Co, one of Indiana's largest accounting firms will be entombed Friday in Crown Hill mausoleum. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church. Friends may call at Harry W. Moore Arlington Chapel. Mr. Olive died Monday night in Methodist Hospital. His home was at 3110 N. Meridian, Apt. C.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Benjamin F. Patterson, a former resident of Adams county, five miles southwest of Monroeville, died at his home in Iola, Kansas at 1 o'clock on the morning of December the first, of typhoid fever at the age of 52 years and 8 months. The deceased was born and raised in Adams county, was united in marriage in the year 1870 to Miss Eliza Hale, of Hancock county, Ohio, after which they moved to Allen county, Kansas, where they have resided until death's hand caused a separation. A wife, three daughters and three sons, and three sisters survive him. In days of the deceased residence in this section he was a well known citizen. - Monroeville Breeze [buried Moran Cemetery; Moran, Allen County, Kansas]
Decatur Democrat, Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, January 9, 1902
Contributed by Karin King

WALTER PECKHAM RITES TO BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Funeral services for Walter L. Peckham, 72, a long-time resident of Franklin Park, will be held at 2 p.m. today from the First Methodist church of Franklin Park. Burial will be in Eden cemetery. Mr. Peckham was for many years active in Franklin Park civic affairs. Coming to this are in 1910, he served for several years as village clerk and was a member of the grade school board at the time the present building was erected. Although he served with the grade school unit, he was influential in bringing about the building of a high school here. Mr. Peckham had been an employee of the Western Union organization since 1916. He retired in March, 1949. He was a member of the Methodist church here and was secretary of Leyden Lodge 993. A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his widow, Myrtle, and three daughters, Mrs. Marian Tudor of Elmwood Park, Miss Estelle Peckham of Franklin Park, and Mrs. Louise Mackeben of River Grove; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Franklin Park Journal, Cook County, Illinois; November 10, 1950
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Julius Percet of New Albany has just died of nervous prostration caused by a tramp firing a pistol into the room where she was sitting and striking the infant she held in her lap with a stone about three weeks ago.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 14 October 1880, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. Joy Pfeiffer, 21, Chicago, was killed early Saturday when her car skidded out of control on US 30 near Columbia City. The auto rolled over several times.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

JOSEPH REICHHART, 87, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Woodburn, died at 3:30 am Friday in St Joseph's Hospital. Born in Ohio, Mr Reichhart was a retired farmer and cement contractor who lived in Allen County most of his life. Surviving are six sons, Gerald of Hoagland, Luellyn and Donald, both of New Haven, Clarence and Kenneth, both of Woodburn, and Willard, of Quincy, Mich; one daughter, Carol Gepfert, of Fort Wayne; and 21 grandchildren. Services at 11 am Monday in Zion Lutheran Church, Woodburn, and calling there one hour before services. Calling also from 2 to 9 pm Sunday in Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan. Burial in the church cemetery. Memorials to the church building fund.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 27, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Clifford Rice, who led his own band, "Bop City," died Thursday at his Santa Rosa home. He was 46. Rice's mother, Peggy Rice of Santa Rosa, said the Sonoma County Coroner's Office had an autopsy performed to determine if Rice died of heart failure. A lifetime Santa Rosa resident, Rice had his own band for many years. The band played at El Rancho Tropicana and at the Villa and at other engagements. He also operated his own recording studio. And he recorded public meetings at the Windsor Community Center. Rice was a 1967 graduate of Santa Rosa High School. In high school, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He raised swine for a project. He also attended Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University as a music major. During the Vietnam War, Rice accompanied another band on a U.S.O. tour in Asia as a guitarist. "He was an avid reader. And he was a 49er fan. He never missed a game," said his mother. In addition to his mother, Rice is survived by his longtime companion, Stacy Stjern of Santa Rosa; and sister, Cauleen Isermann of Santa Rosa. His father, Parker "Bud" Rice, died in February. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa. Private inurnment will be at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Memorial donations are preferred to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 844, Santa Rosa 95402.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Sonoma County, California; December 16, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

RICE - in Santa Rosa, July 2, 1964. James Clarence Rice, loving father of Parker B. Rice, Santa Rosa and James D. Rice, San Leandro; Brother of Mrs. Alan Hill of Chicago, Illinois. Grandfather of Clifford and Couleen Rice of Santa Rosa, Mrs. William Jones, San Leandro, Mrs. Robert Reno, Oakland, David and Robbin Rice of San Leandro. Great-grandfather of Dennis and Laurie Jones, San Leandro. A native of Indiana. Age 76 years. Services are pending at Eggen and Lance Mortuary.
Unknown source
Funeral services are being arranged for James Clarence Rice, 76, who died at his home yesterday after a short illness. He was a native of Indiana and had been living in the county for 16 years. He was a retired nurseryman. Surviving are his sons, Parker B. Rice, Santa Rosa, and James D. Rice, San Leandro; his sister, Mrs. Alan Hill, Chicago; his grandchildren, Clifford and Couleen Rice of Santa Rosa, Mrs. William Jones, San Leandro, Mrs. Robert Reno, Oakland, and David and Robbin Rice, San Leandro; and his great-grandchildren, Dennis and Laurie Jones, San Leandro. Eggen and Lance are making the funeral arrangements.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Sonoma County, California; July 3, 1964
Contributed by Karin King

MILDRED RICE DIES AT AGE 72
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow for Mildred Hobbs Rice, 72, a native of Indiana, who died yesterday in a Santa Rosa hospital after a five-month illness. Mrs. Rice was a patient at the same hospital as her husband, James C. Rice, at the time of her death. She lived in the county 14 years coming from Marysville. Mr. and Mrs. Rice started the first settlement of Carmet near Bodega Bay. She was a member of Daughters of Union War Veterans. She also is survived by her sons, Parker B. Rice, Santa Rosa, and James D. Rice, San Leandro; her sister, Mrs. Mary McClellan, Boulder Colo.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services will be held at the Eggen & Lance Mortuary with the Rev. William Bowen of the Presbyterian Church of the Roses officiating. Burial will be in Santa Rosa Memorial Park.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat; Sonoma County, California; December 22, 1961
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Anne A. Rinker, aged 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away November 18, 1986. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell P. Survived by her children, Lowell and Kathy Rinker of Kalamazoo, Dr. Tedde Rinker of Palo Alto, CA, Mike and Marsh Rinker of Grand Rapids, Patrick and Karen Rinker of Kentwood; brother Richard Zainea and wife Sydney; sisters Millie Sherman and husband Nick, Josephine Hakee, all of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Jennifer, Paige, Lisa, David, Alisha, Theresa and Matthew; sisters-in-law, Mary Zainea of Detroit, Adele Zainea of Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday 11 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1935 Plymouth SE, Fr. Patrick Hollywood, OMI, Celebrant. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a Scripture Service Thursday 8 pm at O'Brien-Gerst Chapel. The family will meet friends Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Aquinas College.
The Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, MI; unknown date
Contributed by Karin King

DONALD E. RINKER, Anglican Priest, 61
Donald E. Rinker of Aurora, a priest with the Anglican Catholic Church, died Tuesday at Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was 61. A requiem mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church, 2290 S. Clayton St. Interment will be in Fort Logan National Cemetery. He was born May 16, 1930 in Galesburg, Ill. On Oct. 8, 1956, he married Gloria N. Kelly in Tacoma, Wash. He served in the Navy and the Air Force. He graduated from Anglican Theological College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was ordained in 1967. Rinker worked for many Anglican Catholic churches in Canada. He moved to the Denver area in 1979. He was a member of the Masons and Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Patrick, Erin and Daniel; two daughters, Yvette Mason and Denise Biesecker; his mother, Florence, and eight grandchildren. Contributions may be made to St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church, 2290 S. Clayton St., Denver 80210.
Denver Post, Denver, Colorado; February 21, 1992
FR. DONALD E. RINKER, 61, of Aurora, died Feb. 18 in Veterans Medical Center in Denver. Services were Feb. 21 in St. Mary's Anglican Catholic Church. Burial was in Fort Logan National Cemetery. Fr. Rinker, a native of Galesburg, Ill., was graduated from Anglican Theological College in Vancouver, B.C. in 1966. He came to the U.S. in 1972 and moved to the Denver area in 1979. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; two sons, Patrick and Daniel; three daughters, Erin, Yvette Mason and Denise Besecker; his mother, Florence Rinker; and eight grandchildren.
Rocky Mountain News; Denver, Colorado; March 15, 1992
Contributed by Karin King

Lowell P. Rinker, aged 61 years, 1639 Lotus SE, passed away Wednesday evening. He is survived by his wife, Anne; five children, Lowell P., Patrick, Michael and Therese, all of Grand Rapids and Rev. Donald of Wolsely; Saskatchewan; two brothers, Ira W. of Seattle, Wash., and Charles of Geneva, Ohio. Requiem Mass will be sung Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in St. Paul the Apostle Church, interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, relatives and friends will recite the Rosary Friday evening at 8 o'clock at O'Brien's Colonial Home where Mr. Rinker reposes. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 2 to 9 p.m.
The Grand Rapids Press (MI); August 17, 1967
Contributed by Karin King

FORT WAYNE - Charles E. Roberts, 76. Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Micheaux Funeral Home, 1338 Eliza St. Calling from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.
Unknown source
Contributed by Jim Cox

ORBA M. RODAHAVER, 93, died Monday in Lawton Nursing Home. Born in Allen County, she lived in Fort Wayne since 1938. Her husband Robert G., died in 1938. Surviving is one daughter, Gloryia Bienz of Fort Wayne. Private services were Wednesday in St Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements by Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Memorials to St Paul's Lutheran Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); October 2, 1986
Contributed by Jim Cox

A self-employed barber, Herbert L. Roop of Steger died Monday [8/11/1986] at St. James Hospital medical center. The Rev. Daniel Facemyer, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Crete, will conduct 1 p.m. services today at Steger memorial chapel. Burial will be in Skyline Memorial Park Cemetery, Monee. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until time of services at the chapel. Mr. Roop was born March 20, 1906 in Chicago Heights and was a lifelong area resident. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Slover of Griffith, Ind. and Annie Roop of Moline; four sons, David of Michigan, Thomas, Michael and Milton, all of Aurora; three sisters, Helen Sumeners of Steger, Ruth LaBarre of Crete and Mildred Crock of Steger; three brothers, Larry of San Antonia, Texas, Dale of New York and Earl of Steger; 28 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. [buried Skyline Memorial Park; Monee, Will County, Illinois]
Chicago Heights Public Library (IL) - no name or date on newspaper
Contributed by Elaine Cortez

FUNERAL HELD HERE FOR ROOP INFANT
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Gerardi chapel for Jessica Roop, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Roop, 243 East Sixteenth street, who died Tuesday at St. James hospital. She was born June 30. [buried Evergreen Hill Memory Gardens; Steger, Will County, Illinois]
The Star, Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois; Friday, July 11, 1941
Contributed by Elaine Cortez

A falling tree killed Lindley Saunders near Liberty.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Walter F. Schmidt, 70, of 829 McKinney Ave., died at 7:15 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital, where he had been a patient since late Saturday. A native of Fort Wayne, he was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and Fort Wayne Maennerchor. Mr. Schmidt was a retired owner of a hardware store. Surviving are his wife, Edith; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Mahlan, and Mrs. Onalee Hauschild, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Edwin, Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Stein, and Mrs. Elsie Elliott, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hockemeyer Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Concordia Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Concordia Lutheran Church building fund.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); January 13, 1975
Contributed by Jim Cox

At his home in this city Wednesday morning, January 10, 1917, at eight o'clock, Samuel Sewell, a veteran of the civil war and a highly respected citizen, passed away at the age of nearly 81 years. Mr. Sewell had not been in good health for some time, but only a short time before his death was he compelled to take to his bed. The deceased was one of the early pioneers of Bremer county, coming here with his parents when a boy of sixteen, and excepting the three years he served in the army, his home has always been in Bremer county. He was a man who had the respect of all who knew him, and in his death a good citizen is called to his reward. Samuel Sewell was born in Marion county, Ind., March 11, 1836, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sewell who came to Bremer county in 1852, settling in Janesville. His parents passed away many years ago. August 7, 1863, he enlisted in Company B, 38th Iowa Volunteers, and served until September 7, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. After the close of the war he returned to Bremer county and took up farming in Jackson township, where he resided until June, 1874, when he moved to a farm in Polk township, living there until about fifteen years ago, when he came to Waverly, and this city has since been his home. Mr. Sewell was twice married, his first wife being Miss Anna Catherine Hursh, who died in 1860. He was again married to Miss Sarah C. McElhaney, of Indiana Co., Pa., who, with several children, survives. At the time of going to press, funeral arrangements have not been completed, and the date will depend on the arrival of the relatives.
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

Clara Shelby was drowned in Eagle Lake at Wabash while boat riding.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Charlie Smith, 20 years of age, living near Exchange, six miles west of Martinsville, was kicked in the head by a vicious horse, crushing the skull and death resulted.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Handwritten-Fri. March 25, 1938
Local People Attend Harmon Smith Rites
Harmon Smith, age about 65, died suddenly of a heart attack at his farm near Rawson, Ohio, according to a wire received her by Eli Baumgartner. Mr. Smith ws the father-in-law of Ira Baumgartner, head of the schools at Sylvania, Ohio. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Eli Baumgartner and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Nussbaum of this place. Mr. Smith was well known here by the Bluffton college students.
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. Authorities say Gerald Snipley, 25, had been walking along the road when he was struck by an auto driven by Alva Davie Blunk, 69, Nashville.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. A native of Sasketchewan identified as Patricia Spicer, 19, who was living at Charlotte, NC apparently fell asleep at the wheel of her car on US 52 near Monroe Sunday and crashed into a bridge.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

William Stoner died Monday morning at his home, 608 Walnut Street, from tuberculosis, at the age of sixty-eight years. Mr. Stoner was a native of Whitley County and had resided in Fort Wayne for about six years. He was formerly engaged in selling extracts about the city. The surviving relatives include the widow and three children, Charles of Whitley county, and the Misses Anna and Lula Stoner, of this city.
Unknown source
Contributed by Jim Cox

North Vernon - Ivan M. Taylor, 76, retired farmer. Among survivors are three sons: James, Wessley and John Taylor, all of Indianapolis. Rites 10 a.m. tomorrow at Jordan Funeral Home, Vernon.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; Wednesday, 24 Jan 1962, p. 13
Contributed by Karen Zach

Blondie A. Teel, 91, died at 5:30 am Sunday at Indian Village Health Center. A native of Mentone, Mrs. Teel lived in Fort Wayne about 50 years. Surviving are her husband, Lloyd C; three daughters, Anna L Kesler, Mary E Moore and Eula J Maggart, all of Fort Wayne; one son, Richard M of Fort Wayne and 10 grandchildren. Services at 11 am Tuesday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W Wayne St with calling there from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 today. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; July 22, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Capt. Joseph B. Thomas, of Evansville, died yesterday of grip. He was well known from Pittsburg to New Orleans as a steamboat man.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

A train on the Logansport, Crawfordsville & Southwestern railroad ran off the track at Hickland nine miles north of Terre Haute, Wednesday morning killing a fireman named Frank Tucker of Logansport. The accident was caused by a broken rail.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 14 October 1880, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Ethel Tullis, 89, died Wednesday [10/10/1973] in the Lake County Convalescent Home. She was born at Goodland in 1884, had worked as a telegraph agent for the Erie Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1949, and had lived in Crown Point for 28 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and its Woman's Society of Christian Service. Survivors are a son, Dr. E. R. Tullis of Prescott, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Graper, Crown Point; 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Merriam Little Funeral Home today (Thursday) from 2 to 5 and to 10 o'clock, where the Rev. Alfred L. Keller will officiate for services at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be made in Maplewood Cemetery.
Unknown source
Contributed by Karin King

Maxine (Dinwiddie) Tullis, 88, formerly of Crown Point and Prescott, Ariz., died on Jan. 13 in Phoenix, Ariz. She is survived by five children, Ann (Ronal) Sharp of Crown Point, Mary Jo Kadlec of Baltimore, Md., James Tullis of Chicago, Carol Tullis of Bloomington, Ind., and Judy Tullis-Hersh of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tullis was preceded in death by her husband Everett R. Tullis, D.D.S. and her brother, Keith Dinwiddie. Maxine was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, a life member of DAR serving as Regent of the Julia Watkins Brass Chapter, a member of Tri Kappa Sorority, the Eastern Star, Prescott Chapter and other community activities. Funeral services were held at Pruzin & Little Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lorin Clemenz officiating. Burial was at Maplewood Memorial Cemetery.
Lake County Star, Crown Point, Indiana; January 28, 1999
Contributed by Karin King

Garrett C. Ulrey, 38, of 1604 N. Rural St., died early today in Robert W. Long Hospital. Death was due to toxic conditions. Funeral services probably will be held Saturday morning at the residence. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Mr. Ulrey had been a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. He had been employed as a machinist by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a Modern Woodman and Red man. His illness was short. His widow, Mrs. Relda Ulrey, three sons, his mother, Mrs. Mary Ulrey, living in Oklahoma; two sisters and two brothers survive.
Indianapolis Times, Marion County, Indiana; 23 May 1923, p 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

John Wacham, the man who was shot through the bowels in the riot occurring at Menton, a little place eight miles south of Bourbon, some days ago is dead.
Greencastle Democrat, Putnam County, Indiana; 3 September 1892, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

Theodore "Ted" Walzer, 70, of 3602 S. Clinton St. died at 3 p.m. yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital, where he had been a patient one day. Mr. Walzer was a native of Kentland, and had lived in Fort Wayne 50 years. He retired in 1956 from the Pennsylvania railroad after 27 years' service. Following retirement, he was a crossing guard for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; a son, Phillip, Fort Wayne; his mother, Mrs. Marie Walzer, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Walter, Fort Wayne, Val, Coldwater, Mich., and Frank, Bluffton; and three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Pelon, ..uncy, Pa., Mrs. Helen O'Brien, Santa ..ns, Calif., and Mrs. Gertrude Harbert, St. Petersburg, Fla. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals, Waynedale, and at 10 a.m. in St. Therese Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Scripture services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Roanoke. [buried Glenwood Cemetery; Roanoke, Huntington County, Indiana]
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Contributed by Jim Cox

Lee Weir, an Airline brakeman fell dead with heart disease at Huntingburg Monday and was taken to Salem for burial.
Indianapolis Journal, Marion County, Indiana; Thursday, 28 January 1892, p. 3
Contributed by Karen Zach

Arnold J. Werling, 78, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday at Golden Years Homestead. Born in Wells County (Near Ossian), he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. Mr. Werling retired from General Electric Co. after 45 years. Surviving are three sons; Darwin, of Holland, Mich., Wayne, of Springfield, Ohio, and Robert of Fort Wayne; three stepchildren, Claudia Nagel, Clifford Nagel and Natalie Mc Cutcheon, cities unavailable; a brother, George, of Fort Wayne; five sisters, Hilda Deeter and Edith Schmidt, both of Fort Wayne, Gertrude Gehring, Lorene Gremaux, and Dorothy Schroeder, all of New Haven; and eight grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday at Concordia Lutheran Church; interment at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Calling 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 today at Concordia Lutheran Church, 4500 Lake Ave. Memorials to Concordia Church.
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - September 27, 1988
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Beulah T. Werling, 70, of 2433 Charlotte Ave., died at 10 a.m. yesterday at her residence following an illness of three years. She was a native of Monroeville and a lifelong resident of Allen County. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church; Daughters of the Nile; and Trinity Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving is her husband, Elmer J., two brothers, Cecil and Demonte Taylor, both of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Mrs. Chester Steerhoff, Bryan, Ohio, and Mrs. Ann Searles, Chesterland, Ohio. The body was taken to the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; September 2, 1965
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Elmer J. Werling, 74, formerly of 2433 Charlotte Ave., will be at 1 p.m.Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. He died yesterday in St. Anne Home. He was the former owner of Werling Market and later worked at the Mizpah Shrine Club. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Sol D. Bayless Lodge, F&AM, Scottish Rite, and Mizpah Shrine. A sister, Mrs. Adele Schmidt of Fort Wayne, survives. Calling will be at the funeral home afternoon today. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, IN; September 22, 1973
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Irma Werling, 57, of 2835 Pittsburgh St., died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday in the Lutheran Hospital where she had been a patient a day. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society. Surviving are her husband, Arnold; three sons, Darwin of Holland, Mich., Wayne of Fort Wayne, and Robert at home; and five brothers, Charles, Albert, Edward, Willard, and Delmar Lepper, all of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rodenbeck-Hockemeyer Funeral Home; Rev. Osmar Lehenbauer officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (IN); September 5, 1965
Contributed by Jim Cox

Handwritten-Mon. March 28, 1938
DEATH TAKES SAM WICKEY - Former Local Man Dies in Michigan Last Thursday
Samuel Wickey, age about 72, died at his home at Centerville, Mich., Thursday from a heart ailment, according to word received here by his brother David. Mr. Wickey formerly operated a blacksmith shop two miles east of Berne on highway 118 and was very well-known here. He moved to Michigan from here about 25 years ago. The deceased was born in Marshall county this state but came to Berne as a young man. He was the son of August and Lydia Yoder Wickey. He was married to Barbara Schwartz. Nine children were born to the union, eight of whom survive with the widow. They are Chris, Lydia, Jacob, Anna and August of Michigan, Dan of near Berne and David and Barbara of Michigan. One daughter preceded. One brother, David of Berne, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hochstettler of Arthur, Ill., survive. A brother, Jacob, preceded. Funeral services were held at the home near Sturgis, Saturday. [Buried Old Order Amish Cemetery; Centreville, St. Joseph Co, MI]
Adams County, Indiana Historical Museum "1938Mar-Jan1939 Scrapbook"
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Mrs. Marie E. Wiehe, 78, a resident of Auburn for one year, died Saturday at 2:45 pm at her home. She had been in poor health for the past two years. Mrs. Wiehe was a native of Allen county and had lived in Fort Wayne until moving to Auburn. Surviving are a son, Edwin W. of Auburn; a brother, Carl Nuerge of Decatur and a sister, Mrs. Wilhelmina Schaper of Ossian. The body was taken to the DO McComb funeral home in Fort Wayne where final rites will be held Wednesday at 3 pm. The Rev. Otto Mueller will officiate and burial will follow in Emmanuel Lutheran cemetery at Soest.
The Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, IN - January 25, 1960
Contributed by Jim Cox

Douglass Williams, a nephew of Governor Williams, was killed in Vincennes in a bagnio on Saturday by Ed. Hogan, a brakeman who has not yet been arrested.
Greencastle Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 7 October 1880, p. 2
Contributed by Karen Zach

At least eight persons died on Indiana highways this past weekend, bringing the 1965 Indiana Highway toll to at least 770 compared with 669 a year ago. James Wilson, 22, Lafayette, died early Saturday when his motorcycle went out of control on Ind 26 near Lafayette and struck a tree.
Greencastle Daily Banner, Putnam County, Indiana; 26 July 1965, p 1
Contributed by Karen Zach

WOLF - Estelle P.; 72. Miami; passed away Sun. A 20 year resident formerly of Franklin Park, Ill. Survived by husband, John B. Wolf; 2 sisters, Mrs. Marian Spencer, Wilton Manors, Fla.; Mrs. Fred Mackeben, River Grove, Ill. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wed. 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Philbrick & Sons Funeral Church, 837 Ponce de Leon Blvd. C. Gables, Rev. Raymond Boegen officiating. Friends may call Tues. 7-9 p.m. [buried Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, Miami, FL]
Miami-Herald, Miami-Dade County, Florida; Tuesday, October 24, 1978
Contributed by Karin King

WOLF, John Bryns; 76; 21 year resident, formerly of Franklin Park, Ill. Survived by 1 nephew, Ralph Elkhart, Ind. Graveside services Thursday, 11 a.m. Woodlawn Park Cemetery. Friends may call 7- 9 p.m. Wed. at the Philbrick & Son Funeral Church, 837 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 446-1616. [buried Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, Miami, FL]
Miami-Herald, Miami-Dade County, Florida; Wednesday, August 29, 1979
Contributed by Karin King

JOSEPH R. WYSS, 90, of Hoagland, died Monday at his home. The Allen County native was a farmer. Surviving are his daughter, Rosalind Golden of Hoagland; sons, Joseph N. and Charles E., both of Hoagland; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren. His wife, Marie F., died in 1987. Services are 11:15 a.m. Thursday at Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, 2221 S. Calhoun St. Services are also noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hessen Cassel. Calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 with a rosary recital at 3:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Hessen Cassel. Memorials are to the church for Masses.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, IN; October 23, 1996, Page 10A
Contributed by Jim Cox

ORVILLE MILTON ZIEGEL, 71, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday at home. The Rockwell City, Iowa, native taught for 33 years, retiring from Concordia Lutheran Elementary School in 1987. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, its dart ball team, former choir director of the church, and also coached boys football and girls basketball teams at the elementary school. Surviving are his wife, Marcella M.; daughters, Juliann Horpedahl of Sacramento, Calif., and Patti Owen of Holland, Ohio; sons, Dean of Jourdanton, Texas, Alan of Kenton, Ohio, and Gregg of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mildred Ellis of Manson, Iowa; a brother, Wayne of Temple, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the church, with burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Calling is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the church. Memorials to the church, Lutheran Association of Ministers and Pilots, or Heartland Hospice.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, IN; July 4, 1996
Contributed by Jim Cox