Local man's brother dies at Fort Wayne
Elmer B. Anderson, 72, of 1005 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, a native of Adams County, died at 6:20 a.m. today at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. Anderson had retired in 1952 after 17 years of service with the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Surviving are his wife, Viola; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson and Miss Helen Anderson, both of Geneva, and four brothers, Harold G. Anderson of Fort Wayne, Dale W. Anderson of Peoria, Ill, Samuel Anderson of Geneva, and Cliffton Anderson of Decatur. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Gowens officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, January 26, 1971
Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Elmer B Anderson; Gender: Male; Race: Wh; Age: 72; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1898; Birth Place: Indiana; Death Date: 26 Jan 1971; Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Father: Wm Anderson; Mother: Rose Miller; Spouse: Viola B; Informant: Viola Anderson; wife; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Burial: January 28, 1971; Lindenwood Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contributed by Karin King

AUER FUNERAL RITES HELD THIS AFTERNOON
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Mrs. George W. Auer, wife of the manager of the Decatur General Electric plant, who died last Friday afternoon. Services were held at the Zwick funeral home and at the Zion Lutheran Church, with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery at Fort Wayne. Mrs. Auer is survived by her husband, two sons, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyde O. White of near Ossian, two brothers and two sisters.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, September 2, 1958
Contributed by Karin King

HAD LOST CONSCIOUSNESS - Mrs. Bainbridge Was Found In Convulsions - Coroner Says Woman's Death This Morning Was the Result of a Criminal Operation
Mrs. Florence Bainbridge, 28 years of age, died at 6:30 o'clock this morning at her home, 146 High Street, from puerperal eclampsia, and Dr. W. W. Barnett, the County Coroner, who investigated the case, says that her death was the result of an operation mechanically performed and evidently by herself. Mrs. Bainbridge was found Monday by her little son lying unconscious upon the floor near her bed. Physicians were quickly summoned and during the day and night which followed, the medical men exerted every effort to save her life. She suffered from violent puerperal convulsions, and the endeavors of the physicians, the patient died today without having regained consciousness. The doctors then notified the coroner. She was the wife of Alpha Bainbridge, employed at the Mayflower Mills, and besides the husband leaves three children - a daughter and two sons.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; November 19, 1901
Contributed by Jim Cox

Private services for George M. Bair, Jr. 46, of 11115 Trails North Drive will be Tuesday. Mr. Bair died at 5 pm Friday in Lutheran Hospital. He was a self-employed public accountant who had his office on Broadway more than 20 years. Mr. Bair was a member of the Unitarian Congregation of Fort Wayne and had been active in the Democratic Party and the Optimist Club. He was a native of Bedford. Surviving are his wife, Donna; two sons, George III of Fort Wayne, and Michael, a student at Ball State University, Muncie; one daughter, Jane of Fort Wayne; and his father, George M. Sr. of Punta Gorda, Florida. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the Allen County Heart Association, the Allen County or American Cancer Societies or to the donor's favorite charity.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 15, 1979
Contributed by Jim Cox

J. W. and Mrs. L. J. Barnes have sustained a most crushing affliction in the death last evening at 6:45 o'clock of their charming little daughter, aged six years, two months and thirteen days. Only a week ago Friday, Mr. Barnes was called upon to bury a little son who died from the same disease - diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have the sympathy of their many friends in this the hour of their sad affliction. Their woe is indeed terrible, but the hand of Providence undoubtedly is in it, and appreciating the fact, the stricken parents do not complain but meekly and in a Christian spirit how their heads to the Divine will. The funeral services occur tomorrow at 3 o'clock pm from No. 92 Lillie Street. Friends of the family are invited without further notice. Baltimore Sun and St. Louis papers please copy.
Fort Wayne Daily Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 10, 1880
Contributed by Jim Cox

Andrew "A.B." Barnes, 73, of Fort Wayne, a World War II veteran, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, at St. Joseph Hospital. He retired from International Harvester in 1974 and was a member of American Legion and VFW. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; sons Ronald E. and Andrew Jr.; daughters Antoinette, Sandra, and Cynthia; brothers George, Phillip G., Arthur, Van, and Johnny Jr.; sisters Lillian, and Betty; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Simmons, and a grandchild, Aristotle O. Moore.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 1999
Contributed by Jim Cox

E. A. BARNES SERVICES ARE SATURDAY MORNING
Funeral services for Edward Alexander Barnes, 2401 Sough Harrison St., retired superintendent of the Fort Wayne Works of the General Electric Co., will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Barnes, who was known to more that 10,000 General Electric employees, died at his home Tuesday night. He was 94. Friends may call at the mortuary after 7 p.m. today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, August 27, 1959
Contributed by Karin King

Clarence E. "Red" Bell, 61, 2012 Electric St., died at 4:25 p.m. yesterday in the Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient 20 days. A native of New Haven, Mr. Bell resided in Fort Wayne since 1950. He retired two years ago from Frank's Appliance and Furniture Store. A brother, David L., of Indianapolis, survives. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the E. Harper & Sons Funeral Home, New Haven, the Rev. Tom Weigand officiating. Burial will be in New Haven IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 28, 1969

David L. Bell, [age blurred], Indianapolis, was driving near Farmington, Minn., Thursday when his car collided with a cattletrailer, Minnesota state police said. Bell faieled to stop at a traffic sign. Bell was in Minnesota to visit relatives. Services for Bell will be hld at 11 a.m. Saturday in Shirley Brothers Drexel Chapel, where friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Born at New Haven, he had lived in [blurred] years. Mr. Bell retired seven years ago from F. B. M[blurred] Co., Inc., where he had worked in several managerial positions. His last position was director of Ma[blurred] international departments. He was a member of [blurred] Masonic Lodge, [blurred] Lodge 17 Scottish Rite, [blurred] Shrine and the H[blurred] Radio Operator's Association. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Hinkle [cut off]
Indianapolis Star, Marion County, Indiana; July 16, 1982

Opal Bell, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell, Jr., of New Haven, died Wednesday from diphtheria. The little one, about 7 years of age, had been ill since Friday, and was found dead in bed by the mother on her return to the child's room after a brief absence. The child was a pupil in the New Haven public schools, which were at once closed until Monday in order to permit a thorough funigation of the school
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 14, 1909

Robert Bell, 62, 1103 Bell avenue, New Haven, died at 6:30 o'clock Friday morning at the Lutheran hospital following an eight-week illness. Survivors include two sons, Clarence at home and David Bell of New Haven; one grandchild, and two brothers, Henry Eben Bell of near Huntertown and Eugen H. Bell of New Haven. The body was removed in the Harper funeral home at New Haven, where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. L. Wiese officiating. Burial will be in New Haven IOOF cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 28, 1969

Mrs. Mabel Bowmar Bishop, of Haskell, died yesterday at the home of a sister in Bancroft, Mich. She was born Nov. 30, 1898, in Clinton township, and moved to Haskell four years ago from Akron, O. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Rebekah lodge. Three children survive, Ella Mae, Marie and Charles. Another son, Robert, died in February this year. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at teh E. J. Bowmar home, Haskell, at 10 o'clock. Services will also be held at the Union Mills church at 11. The Rev. Harry Parker will officiate and burial will be in the Union Mills cemetery, H. A. Boehlke in charge.
LaPorte Herald-Argus, La Porte County, Indiana; November 27, 1931

Robert Andrew Bishop, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bishop of Haskell, died last night at midnight. The child was born in Akron, Ohio, March 26, 1927. Surviving are the parents, two sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, the Rev. McDaniels of Hanna officiating. Burial will be in Union Mills, with H. A. Boehlke of Wanatah in charge.
LaPorte Herald-Argus, La Porte County, Indiana; March 12, 1931

PRESIDENT OF DAIRY DIES
Adrian C. Bixby, 69, of 1918 Wood Moor Drive, who was president and manager of Pure Sealed Dairy Inc., died yesterday morning in Grace Hospital, Detroit. Mr. Bixby, a native of Cass City, Mich., was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church; Fort Wayne Country Club; Tri-State Dairy Tech Club; National Dairy Council; National Independent Dairy Association; Indiana Dairy Product Association; Gold Medallion Dairy Association; YMCA; National Manufacturers Association; and University of Michigan Club of Fort Wayne. He was a member of board of directors for North Eastern Dairy Council and Anthony Wayne Bank for 10 years. He was also past director for National, State and Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and for Kiwanas Club and past president for Junto Club of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Hilda M.; a son, C. Daniel; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Mercer and Mrs. Penny Tutwiler, all of Fort Wayne; his mother, Mrs. Charles Bixby, Ann Arbor, Mich.; two brothers, H. Glenn, Detroit and Garth, Atlanta, Ga.; and a sister, Mrs. Marita Blaski, Ann Arbor. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Trinity Episcopal Church where calling will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday. Chalfant-Perry Funeral Home- (cut off).
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, May 12, 1975
Contributed by Karin King

Clyde O. Boger, 62, of 808 Francis street, died Saturday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the Lutheran Hospital following four months' illness. He was a member of the Mennonite church at Grabill. Surviving are the wife, Florence; a daughter, Margaret at home; a sister, Mrs. Lena Tschannon of Elsie, Mich.; and a brother, Grover Boger of Coldwater, Mich. The body was taken to D. O. McComb & Sons' funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the funeral home, Rev. Battenberg officiating. The body will then be taken to the Mennonite church at Grabill with services to be conducted by Rev. Jerry Souders. Burial will be in the Leo cemetery. The body may be viewed at teh funeral home this afternoon after 5 o'clock.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 28, 1942

Three deaths hike Indiana toll to 69
Three weekend traffic fatalities Friday night raised Indiana's 1971 death count to at least 69 compared with 33 a year ago. Eugene W. Sanders, 54, Pekin, became the first weekend victim when he was struck and killed by a car on Indiana 60 in his Washington County hometown Friday evening. Frank Gunter, 40, Frankfort, was killed Friday night in a one-car accident on Indiana 29, at the Cass-Carroll County line in Carroll south of Logansport. Mary Ann Bolinger, 17, Terre Haute, was killed when the car she was riding in crashed at the intersection of U.S. 41 and a Vigo County road Friday night. State police said the driver, John Waterman, 17, Shelburn, told them the accelerator stuck just as he began a left turn from the county road. The car overturned, landing on its top in a ditch. Waterman was not hurt. The number of counties reporting at least one fatality each since the new year began two weeks ago was hiked to 30 out of the 92. Oscar Bosler, 45, Evansville, was killed late Thursday in a car-truck accident in Evansville.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, January 16, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

BOSSE - John William, age 55 years, husband of Ruth E. Bosse, father of Willard Bosse, Indianapolis; William Bosse, Valparaiso, Ind.; Edwin F. Bosse, East Orange, N. J. and Ruth Miriam Bosse, passed away Thursday afternoon. Funeral at Shirley Bros. Central Chapel, 946 N. Illinois st., Saturday, 10 a.m. Burial Evansville, Ind. Friends may call at the mortuary after Friday noon.
Indianapolis News, Marion County, Indiana; May 29, 1942

POISON DEATH CALLED SUICIDE
Harry C. Brown, 43, was found dead in the home of his brother, Wilbur Brown, 1302 Irene Street, when the brother returned home at noon yesterday. Dr. Edgar N. Mendenhall, deputy coroner, listed the death as "probable suicide" and said death was caused by paraldehyde poisoning. A native of Chicago, Mr. Brown had lived in Fort Wayne the last 37 years. He was self-employed as an automobile mechanic and was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charlene Keefer, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Norma Canfield, Defiance, O.; his mother, Mrs. Emma Brown, Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; three brothers, Wilbur, Gerald and William, all of Fort Wayne; and four sisters, Mrs. Julia Stickler, South Bend, Mrs. Edith Spangler, Huntertown, and Mrs. Marie Doak and Mrs. Ruth Slack, both of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wellman Funeral Home, the Rev. William J. Ratz officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Tuesday, November 27, 1951
Contributed by Karin King

MRS. LOUISE BROWN IS TAKEN BY DEATH - Rites Tuesday for Monroeville Lady Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Mrs. Louise Lulu Brown, of Monroeville, who died late Friday night at the Adams county memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for 11 hours. Mrs. Brown was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church at Monroeville. Surviving are her husband, Samuel M. Brown; three daughters, Mrs. Sylvester Wyss of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Paul Black of Convoy, O., and Mrs. William Smith of Detroit; two sons, Harold and Robert, both of Monroeville; the mother, Mrs. Adam Ehling of Monroeville, route 2; four sisters, Mrs. Wade McBarnes and Mrs. Ora Bauer, both of Decatur, Mrs. Arthur Thon of Monroeville, and Mrs. Owne Savio of Terre Haute; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Lutheran church, the Rev. M. D. Kilver officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery at Monroeville. Friends may call at the Marquart funeral home of Monroeville until (unreadable) when the body will be taken to the church to lie in state until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, Monday, January 26, 1959
Contributed by Karin King

Ernest Byrley, age 70, 23 Oakwood Trailer Court Portland passed away Friday in IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. He was born in Celina, Ohio December 27, 1946 the son of Ernest F. and Mary J. (Brown) Byrley. He was marrried to Gracie Hutchins who survives. He was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge and was a US Army veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post #211. Surviving are his wife Gracie, Two sons Ernest H. Byrley Jr. of Portland and Clinton Byrley of Huntington, Three daughters Jessica Henemyre of Union City, Peggy Byrley of Portland and Mary Ann Griffith of Anderson, two brothers Robert Byrley of Portland and Paul Byrley of Portland, Fourteen grandchildren and several great. Funeral services for Ernest Byrley will be held at a later date. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to Jay County Animal Control.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana, March 27, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Caleb J. Cameron, 11 days old, of Fort Wayne died Tuesday at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. Surviving are his parents, James E. and Jennifer R. Cameron; grandparents, Elizabeth L. Harris, James R. Stout, and Beverly J. and Peter J. Stanko, all of Fort Wayne; and a great-grandmother, Sonia Corse of Port St. Lucy, Fla. Services are 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church, 3301 Coliseum Blvd. E., with no calling. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery, Arrangements are by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; May 29, 1997
Contributed by Jim Cox

LONGTIME CITY CHURCH ORGANIST'S RITES TODAY
Services for Florence V. Childers Cobler, 80, of 4921 Smith St. will be at 2 p.m. today in D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. She died Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Cobler, a native of Garrett, was organist for 20 years at Forest Park United Methodist Church, and for many years at Third Presbyterian Church. She also formerly worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. Mrs. Cobler was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Oakley; a daughter, Mrs. Lila Woodworth, Indianapolis; and a son, Jack Childers, Hinsdale, Ill. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to Garrett Community Hospital Living Memorial Fund.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Thursday, April 21, 1977
Contributed by Karin King

VERN M. CHOVAN, 89, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, after complications due to a leg aneurysm. Born April 10, 1927, he was the only son of John Chovan and Anna Helen Stancheck of Massillon, Ohio. In 1948, he married Saralou Wheeler of Canton Ohio, they were married for 34 years. Vern was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Ocean Theater. Vern graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Master''s degree in Theology; he also graduated from Purdue University where earned his Master''s degree in Clinical Psychology. He was also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Vern was practicing as a Clinical Psychologist at Family and Children''s Service Agency and in private practice. He was committed to offering Christian counseling services to families, couples and singles in the Fort Wayne Community for over 25 years. Vern was actively engaged in competitive running and his ultimate race was running the Boston Marathon and finishing. Vern was a member of the Fort Wayne Track Club for nearly a quarter century. In retirement, he enjoyed offering instruction in Country Western Line Dancing classes at IPFW, City of New Haven Parks and Recreation including a variety of other venues in Fort Wayne. Surviving are Vern's two children, Michael Chovan of Santee, Calif. and Connie Chovan of San Diego, Calif.; former wife, Sara Chovan of San Diego, Calif.; niece, Lynda Saho of Ohio; granddaughter, Elizabeth Mulvany of (Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his second son, John Chovan on Dec. 18, 2015; and sisters, Jean Beal and Evelyn Thomas, both formerly of Ohio. A Celebration of Life and memorial service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 17, 2017, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Brookside Church and Blackhawk Ministries.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, Thursday, March 23, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

CLARK, James - Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Micheaux Funeral Home, Rev. James Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, November 26, 1943
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Thomas A. Cole, 76, who died at his home, 1428 Stophlet Street, at 1:15 a.m. yesterday following a stroke three days ago, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chalfant-Perry Funeral Home. The Rev. E. E. Vance will officiate and burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. A native of Wyandotte County, O. Mr. Cole moved here 52 years ago and worked for 32 years for the General Electric Company as a motor specialist. He retired 12 years ago. He was a member of Calvary U. B. Church and its choir (cut off).
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, November 27, 1951
Contributed by Karin King

Francis Courdevay, 83, of 924 Home Avenue, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday at the St. Joseph Hospital of a fractured skull received Saturday afternoon in a fall on the steps of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Born in Meadville, Pa., he lived most of his lifetime in Fort Wayne. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Cathedral. His wife, Jennie, died in 1934. Surviving are a son, Charles, Columbia City; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary and at 9 o'clock at the Cathedral, with the Rt. rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Conroy officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery at Arcola.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, April 2, 1945
Contributed by Karin King

Viet War Victim's Rites Thursday Graveside services for Sgt. Gordon L. Crawford, 24-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoke Crawford, 2621 Sand Point Road, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Sgt. Crawford, who lived in Elkhart and entered the service a year ago, died Monday during an enemy group attack on Chu Lai in Vietnam. He was graduated from Noncommissioned Officer School, Fort Benning, Ga., in September and had been serving in Vietnam only three weeks. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Monday, February 8, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Nora Creager, 82, of Troy township, DeKalb county, died Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at her home. She was a lifelong resident of that area. Surviving are the widower, William, one son, two brothers, one sister, ten grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Final rites will be held Tuesday at the Big Run Evangelical United Brethren church and burial will follow in the Butler cemetery. The body was taken to the Johnson funeral home and then returned to the residence.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; January 9, 1956

LAPORTE GIRL DIES IN CRASH - Killed When Father's Car Hits Tree Near Hospital
Laporte, Ind., May 11 - The fifth violent death here since May 1 was recorded today when Alvina Cygan, 19 years old, was injured fatally as the car her father, Steve Cygan, was driving crashed into a tree on the lawn of Fairview hospital. She was carried into the hospital, but died in twenty minutes without regaining consciousness. Her father, a Laporte merchant, was injured slightly. He lost control of the car when its wheels caught in interurban tracks during a rainstorm.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, Wednesday, May 11, 1932
Contributed by Karin King

Handwritten-Fri., Aug. 23, 1946
JACOB DELEGRANGE DIES
Jacob Delegrange, 78, died unexpectedly (missing) Death followed a stroke. His wife Barbara preceded him in death recently. The funeral was held Thursday at the residence with burial near Grabill. Mr. Delegrange had many relatives in this community.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 077-080
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Flora B. Diederich, 85, died Wednesday July 16,2008 at Wesley Health Care Center in Auburn. She was born in Evansville and was a homemaker. Surviving are a daughter of Auburn; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, David and Connie Simpson of Avilla. Services were scheduled for Friday at 3PM in McComb, Dilgard and Cline Funeral Home, 502 N Main St, Auburn. Calling was scheduled for Friday after 2PM at the funeral home. Burial is to be in Sedan Cemetery in rural DeKalb County.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana, July 18, 2008
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Age 81 of 318 S. J. St., Lake Worth died Saturday, May 24th at a local hospital. Mr. Dunkleberger was a Fuller Brush Dealer in the Palm Beach area from 1955 till 1975 and a member of the First Church of God of West Palm Beach. Survived by his wife, Wreatha; son, Jerry, Lake Worth; daughter, Mrs. Mack m. (Eve) Jordan of Stuart, Fla. and formerly of WPB; sister, Mrs. Pearl Rathwick and a niece, Mary Ellen, both of California. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Wednesday, May 28th at the Dorsey Funeral Home, 3525 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth, with Wilber R. Hatch, pastor of the First Church of God, West Palm Beach, officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m Tuesday, May 27th. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park, WPB
Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach County, Florida; May 27, 1980

The funeral of Adrian Eaton was held from the Boehilke funeral home on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Eaton had spent most of his life in this community but recently lived with his daughter at Niles, Mich., and died in a Niles Hospital. Burial was in the Union Mills cemetery.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; April 22, 1944

Joseph Eberhard Dead. (Special to the News) Columbia City, Ind., Feb. 25 - Josiah Eberhard, a prominent farmer south of this city, died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock at the age of sixty years from complications. He was born in Columbia township, Oct. 22, 1852, to John and Katherine Everhard, deceased. On Oct. 26, 1879, he was united in marriage to Lola Katherine Helms, and two sons, Adren, of this city, and Earl, of Angola, survive. He is also survived by his wife, two brothers, H. J. and J. J. Eberhard, of Columbia township; one sister, Mrs. Henry Sell, and two half-sisters, Mrs. H. E. Romey and Ella Eberhard, of this city.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; Febrary 25, 1919

DEATH TAKES MRS. ELDER - End Comes at Home Near Warsaw on Tuesday Evening
Mary Elder, aged 70, wife of Samuel E. Elder, passed away at 5:30 o'clock on Tuesday evening at her home, two miles east of Warsaw near state road 30. She has been ill only a short time. Mrs. Elder was born in Hampshire county, West Virginia, but since infancy resided in this county, near Warsaw. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in this city. There are left to mourn her passing the husband; two daughters , Mrs. Roy Bussing, living near Warsaw, and Miss Eba Vera Elda, at home, and two brothers, Charles W. Noel of Warsaw and George R. Noel living near this city. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie. In addition there are three sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Farber of Elkhart; Mrs. Della Blubaugh of San Bernardino, Cal; Mrs. Joseph Noel of Warsaw and a niece Mrs. Opal Treesh is also a member of the home. Her passing will be mourned many friends in this community in whose esteem she was held most highly. The funeral will be held from the home at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon. Burial will be made at Oakwood.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, Wednesday, May 11, 1932
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for Miller Merl Elder of 1225 Country Club Rd., 73, who died Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis, will be held at the McHatton Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Paul Tinkel, pastor of the First Brethren Church of which M. Elder was a member will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may cal at any time after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home until the hour of the service. Mr. Elder had been ill at the Veterans Hospital for more than six weeks. He was born in Warsaw Jan. 13, 1895, the son of Sherman and Lucy (Widup) Elder. Mr. Elder had lived most of his life in Warsaw. He married Lucy Ryan on June 4, 1919. A retired Bendix Co., employee at South Bend; he was a member of the John Peterson Post, American Legion. He had served with the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Eyelyn) Denny of Warsaw and Mrs. Walter (Frances) Flohr of Indianapolis; a brother Erdan Elder of Pierceton; three half-sisters, Mrs. Hazel Phillips of Pierceton; Mrs. James Slusher, of Pierceton and Mrs. Ignota Armey of Chicago, six grandchildren and 10 grandchildren.
Warsaw Times Union, Kosciusko County, Indiana, November 29, 1968, page 2
Contributed by Karin King

PIERCETON MAN ENDS OWN LIFE - Ted Hale Elder, 45, Found in Basement
Ted Hale Elder, aged about 45 of Pierceton, despondent over illness and inability to work, Monday ended his life with one bullet from a 38-caliber revolver in the basement of his home. The body was found by his wife Hazel Cole Elder, when she returned home from her duties at the Reid-Murdoch plant at Pierceton at about 4 :10 p.m. Dr. Leslie A. Laird, North Webster, Kosciusko county coroner, returned a verdict of suicide by a gun-shot wound in the head. The Elder home is in southwest corner of Pierceton. He and his wife had resided in the community for two years. Mr. Elder, ill for some weeks and unable to work, had secured a job at the Dalton foundries, Warsaw, but was unable to report for duty. He had been engaged as a laborer prior to his illness. The deceased was born in Whitley county, the son of Delbert and Winona Noble Elder. He wed Hazel Cole in 1935. Surviving are the widow, a daughter Maxine, Larwill school teacher; a step-daughter Maxine, of Fort Wayne, and a brother, Ralph of Whitney county. Funeral services will be held at the Ashley funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. George Thomas officiating, with burial in Troy Presbyterian cemetery in Whitley county at the junction of roads 30 and 5.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, Tuesday, February 2, 1943
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Helene Eme, 54, of 4002 Oliver St., was dead on arrival at 8:30 p.m. yesterday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. She had been ill since last April. She was a lifelong resident of Allen County and a member of the White Cross Guild. Surviving are her husband, Julian; two sisters, Mrs. Joy Emrick, R. R. 2, Auburn, and Mrs. Mae Maloney, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Clifton Schwartz, Auburn, and Lawrence Schwartz, Fort Wayne. The body was taken to the Tom Mungovan Funeral Home where freinds may call after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 22, 1966

Complications resulting from a sunstroke suffered two weeks ago by Judson B. Emrick, aged 74, a retired farmer living near Huntertown, resulted in his death Monday at his home. Mr. Emrick was a former teacher in the public schools of Fort Wayne, having taught for several years when a young man.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; August 25, 1930

Funeral services for Mrs. Edna English Hess, 78, 1828 W. Main St., will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in Mungovan & Sons Mortuary and at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas L. Durkin will officiate with burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. English died at 6:30 a.m. yesterday at her home. She had been ill for five years. She was born in Fort Wayne and had lived here all her life. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Surviving are the husband, David; two sons, Vernon Hess, Los Angeles, and Francis J. English, Lafayette; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hursh and Mrs. John Fitzgerald, both of Fort Wayne, and four brothers, Fred and George Bellinger, both of Fort Wayne, Asa Bellinger, Orland, and Frank Bellinger, Kalkaska, Mich., and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Mortuary after 4 p.m. today. The Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today in the mortuary by the Rosary Sodality.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Wednesday, March 16, 1960
Contributed by Karin King

Medaryville - Clyde R. Faris, 84, a retired decorator, was found dead Saturday morning in his home at Medaryville. He had apparently died in his sleep during the night. Born at Medaryville, where he resided his entire life, he was a member of the Methodist church. His wife, Ida, died in 1955. Surviving is a son, Orin Faris of Michaigan City.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; September 16, 1961

Medaryville - Mrs. Ida Faris, 73, wife of Clyde Faris, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in her home here Friday. Born near here, she was married in 1901 and was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving with the husand are a son, Orin, of Michigan City; a sister, Mrs. Mildre Hansell, Long Island, N. Y., and three brothers, Albert Madaus, Valparaiso, Clarence Madaus, Cleveland, and Lloyd Madaus, Medaryville.
Lafayette Journal and Courier, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; April 30, 1955

MONTEREY, INDIANA - Anna R. Faulstich, 96, passed away on June 2, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman P., and her parents, Edward Zehner and Agnes Fox. Visitation will be at Bonine-Odom Funeral Home, Culver, IN, on Friday, June 5, 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Rosary service at 7:30 PM. Services will be held in St, Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, IN, Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 AM (E.D.T), Father Bert Woolson officiating. Burial, St. Ann's Cemetery, Monterey, Indiana.
South Bend Tribune, Elkhart County, Indiana, June 4, 2009
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Josephine Finney, 76, of 1645 Lanternier Street died at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at her home. She had been ill four years. A native of Narrows, Va., Mrs. Finney came to Fort Wayne in 1902 and had lived here since that time. The body was taken to the Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, where friends may call after noon today. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, the Rev. Robert T. Beck officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Surviving are the husband, Jerry; a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Hilgemann, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Billie Becker, Chicago; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Friday, November 18, 1949
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Amanda Belle Fleener, 52, passed away at 10 o'clock Saturday morning in Robert Long hospital, where she had been taken the previous day for treatment. Mrs. Fleener hadn't been well for some time but her condition wasn't considered serious until a few days before she passed away. She was born in Monroe county on July 28, 1892, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James I. Fleener. On Sept. 4, 1907, she was united in marriage to Artie Virgil Fleener and to this union thirteen children were born. Five preceded their mother in death. Surviving besides the husband are eight children, namely, Charles Millard Fleener of Morgantown, Mrs. Hallie J. Merriman of Trevlac, Mrs. Dora Belle Long and Mrs. Mary Cross of Indianapolis, Martin E. Fleener of Helmsburg, Pfc. Daniel A. Fleener in the armed forces overseas, Bessie O. Fleener with the Women's Army Corps in Georgia and Creasie Pearl Fleener of Trevlac. She also leaves seventeen grandchildren; one brother, Earl Fleener, of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Sutherlin and Mrs. Bessie Staton, both Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Needmore community church, with Rev. W. C. Chafin officiating. Interment was in the Needmore cemetery.
Brown County Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; September 7, 1944
Contributed by Jim Cox

NICHOLAS FLEENER FOUND DEAD IN BED. Nicholas Fleener, aged 50, a well known farmer, was found dead in bed this morning at 4:30 at his home, 1 mile north of old Unionville, in Benton township. Mr. Fleener had not been in ill health, but had been complaining about a pain in his left side for several days, but was not thought to be serious and the family was not alarmed. He went to bed last night feeling as well as usual and was found dead this morning by his wife when she attempted to awaken him. Coroner J.E. Moser was called and gave a verdict of death as caused by organic heart trouble. He is survived by his wife and three daughters and one son. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced as word is being awaited from a daughter in Illinois.
Brown County Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; May 15, 1918
Contributed by Jim Cox

Sarah Ellen Fleener died Dec. 4, 1922 at home in Trevlac, aged 78 yrs., 10 mos. & 5 ds. She was a dau. of Wm. Teague & the wife of Isaac Fleener who died 9 years ago. Of the family only one son survives, John Fleener of Trevlac. Burial was in Needmore Cemetery.
Brown County Democrat, Brown County, Indiana, December 7, 1922
Contributed by Jim Cox

Ann M. Fleming, Jan. 25, age 86, late of South Shore, wife of the late David W.; mother of Jessie (Lester) Fink of California, Maxine (John) Kleinke of Downers Grove, Charles (June) of South Holland and the late Muriel Lubs; grandmother of 10; great grandmother of 12; sister of Edna Kemp of La Porte and Edward Bowmar of Wanatah, Ind. Past Matron of America Chapter No. 454 O. E. S. and Rebecca Lodge, Eastern Star services 8 p.m. Sunday at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Visitation after 3 p.m. Saturday. Graveside services, 11 a.m. Monday, at Union Mills Cemetery, Union Mills, Ind.
Chicago Tribune, Cook County, Indiana; January 27, 1973

Dustin J. Fleming age 41, 816 West Main Street Portland passed away Saturday at his residence. He was born February 24, 1976 in Denver, Colorado the son of Willis Albert and Mary Jeanine (Ragland) Fleming. He was a self employed businessman. Surviving are his Fiance Lana Eads of Portland, Two brothers Ben Fleming of Branson, MO and Sam Fleming of Monterey Bay, CA. One sister Tecia True of Centennial, CO and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date in Colorado. Memorials can be made to Second Chance at Life Ministries or Jay County High School Athletic Dept. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana, Monday, March 20, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Rose Mary Flener, 92 years old of New Haven, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Parkview Hospital - Randallia in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sunday, March 23, 1924 in Vigo County, Indiana the daughter of the late Joseph Anderson and the late Lulu (Brown) Anderson. She married Richard Flener on February 16, 1946 in Terre Haute, Indiana and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2015. Rose Mary served her country in the United States Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Monroeville and the American Legion Post #420 of Monroeville. She enjoyed writing family history for many years and also playing the organ for pleasure. Rose Mary was a graduate of Concannon High School in 1942. She was a secretary for many years, starting at General Electric in Fort Wayne and continuing at Chuck Dewey Insurance in Monroeville and King Insurance Company in Fort Wayne. She was also the long-time secretary at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Monroeville. Surviving are her son, Richard J. (Becky) Flener, Jr. of New Haven; daughter, Janice (Glen) Myers of Auburn; daughter, Patricia (Gary) Prichard of Hershey, PA; two sisters, Mildred Edwardson & Betty Easthom both of Terre Haute; seven grandchildren, Linda (Jerry) Gill; JoAnn Myers; Katherine Brown; Jenna Stewart; Kristin Flener; Christopher Prichard; & Sarah Grace Prichard; six great-grandchildren, Andrew Gill; Alexis (Russell) Davis; Katherine Sprague; Patricia (Chris) Lovely; Ashley Brown; & Lucas Brown; and four great-great-grandchildren, Harley Davis; Ezra James Gill; Oliver VonDerau; & Aiden Lovely. Preceding Rose Mary in death were a brother, Joseph Anderson and a sister, Alice Nickel. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Monroeville with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Paul Row & Pastor David Williamson will officiate. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Monroeville American Legion & VFW Color Guards. Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Sophia S. Fleser, 87, of 2139 Eby Avenue, a native of Romania who had resided in Fort Wayne the past 67 years, died at 10:25 am Thursday in Parkview Memorial Hospital shortly after admittance. Surviving are a son, Luca Bodigon Sr. of Fort Wayne; and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Todoran and Mrs. Sophia Sackash, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Friends may call from 2 to 9 pm today in C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, where Saracusta services will be at 8 pm today. Additional calling will be after 9:30 am Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 14, 1979
Contributed by Jim Cox

A small child of Charles Fox and wife was buried at Monterey cemetery Monday.
Citizen, Montgomery County, Indiana; August 18, 1904

Ellen Nadine Fox, 80, formerly of Suter Road in Plymouth, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Catherine Kasper Life Center, Donaldson, IN. Born in Plymouth on August 28, 1934, Nadine was the daughter of John Wilber and Hazel Glenn (Iler) Mowiser. She was a graduate of Argos High School. On April 21, 1956, in Monterey, Indiana, Nadine married Theodore "Ted" J. Fox, and the couple would then settle in Plymouth. Ted would precede Nadine in death on August 21, 2005. Nadine worked as a customer service clerk for NIPSCO for 42 years until her retirement in 1994. Nadine was an avid reader. She also enjoyed traveling with Ted in the summers and going to Florida during the winter months after her retirement. She cherished family reunions and enjoyed any time spent with her family members. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Plymouth. Nadine is survived by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents and Ted. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 6, 2014, from 4 -7 PM, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, November, 7, 2001, in the first United Church of Christ, 321 North Center Street, Plymouth, Rev. AnnMarie Kneebone officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the services in the church. Burial will be at the New Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catherine Kasper Life Center, PO Box 1,Donaldson, IN 46513.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Elkhart County, Indiana, November 2, 2014
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

FUNERAL SATURDAY FOR ELMER FRANE
Funeral services for Elmer C. Frane, of Maples, who died suddenly Wednesday, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the E. Harper & Son Funeral Home in New Haven. The Rev. John Hauser will officiate and burial will be in St. John's Cemetery at Flat Rock. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, Friday, April 26, 1963
Contributed by Karin King

Westville, Indiana - Cecil N Frazee, 84 of Birch Parkway, died Monday in the Memorial Hospital, Michigan City. He was born March 3, 1910, in Humboldt, Ill. On February 6, 1937, in Michigan City, he married Ruth E. Sebert. She died October 21, 1972. On August 3, 1974, in Westville, he married Fay Weisjohn. She survives with three daughters, Marietta Pritz and Carol Pilarski, both of Michigan Cith and Judith Foldenauer of LaPorte; a son, Cecil of Houston, Texas; a stepdaughter; Bonita Henricks of Knox; a stepson, Richard Weisjohn of Westville; 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. Burial will be in Door Village Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be held at 7:00 PM.
South Bend Tribune, Elkhart County, Indiana, June 14, 1994
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Westville, Indiana - Mrs. Fay Frazee, 86, of Knox, and formerly of Westville, died Monday, August 19, 2002, at her home. She was born February 12, 1916, to Albert and Elma (Talbert) Mills. Mrs. Frazee was a homemaker. In 1935 she married Victor B. Weisjohn, who died in April of 1965. In 1974, she married Cecil N. Frazee, who died in 1994. Also preceding her in death were one son, Richard Wiesjohn; one grandchild; and one sister, Doris Paxson. Surviving are; one daughter, Bonita Henricks of Knox; three stepdaughters; Marietta Pritz and Carol Pilarski, both of Michigan City, and Judith Foldenauer of LaPorte; one stepson; Cecil of Houston; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Moncel of Franceville, Indiana. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00AM at Newhard Funeral Home in Westville with Rev. Leon Pomeroy officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 9:00 AM until the service. Burial will be in Pinhook Cemetery.
Newhard Funeral Home, Westville, Indiana, August 20, 2002
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Iron Mountain, Indiana - Kenneth E. Frey, 90 of Iron Mountain and formerly of Channing, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford. Ken was born on September 24, 1926 in Auburn, Indiana son of the late Orville and Ada (Osborn) Frey. He was raised in Indiana and graduated from Avilla High School in Avilla, Indiana. Following high school graduation, Ken joined the United States Air Force and served for four years during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He married Fern Crandall on September 5, 1954. Ken and Fern owned and operated the Timbers Resort in Channing for many years. Ken was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford, American Legion, Sagola Sportsmen's Club and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, watching the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Lions, and spending time with his wife Fern. Ken is survived by his wife Fern; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Richard, William, Orville, Jr., Harold and Arden Frey; and five sisters, Betty Milliman, Bonnie Moore, Esther Harp, Marie Hartman, and Jane Gunning. Graveside services are being held at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 3, at the Channing Cemetery. The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will accord military graveside honors.
Ericson-Rochon Funeral Home, Marion County, Indiana, July 31, 2017
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Little Hubert Fulk, the six-year-old son of ex-county surveyor, W. E. Fulk and wife, died Friday evening after only a few days illness. On the Sunday previous while playing in the yard he fell from a box and hurt his side. At first it was not considered seriously but within a few hours developed into paralysis. His condition was serious from that time and every care from the hands of the loving parents and relatives and attendance of medical aid proved futile. The funeral services were held from the home on Marshall street Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Hubert C. Fulk was born in the city of Decatur, Ind., Nov. 2, 1895, and departed this life on April 10, 1902, aged 6 years, 5 months and eight days. Hubert was the eldest son of William E. and Lydia E. Fulk. He was an exceptionally bright, energetic and ambitious child, and was always fond of his home and surroundings. He always seemed ready to assist in his childish ways and was an obedient child in every sense. His parents are deeply grieved at their loss, but it is to be remembered that their loss is but a victory won by him. Death came as a relief to the little sufferer in the early shades of the evening.
Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, April 17, 1902
Contributed by Karin King

Paul G. Garrison, age 67 of Valparaiso, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2004 at his home. He was born on September 17, 1937 in Porter County, Indiana, the son of Paul E. and Genevieve "Jean" (Black) Garrison. Paul was an Ironworker with Local #395 and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving are two sons; Steven (Suzy) Garrison of Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Ronald (Susan) Garrison of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, a daughter; Brooke Garrison of Orlando, Florida; his mother Jean Garrison of Valparaiso; two granddaughters and a brother, Robert Garrison of Valparaiso. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 11:00AM at Bartholomew Funeral Home, 102 Monroe, Valparaiso, Indiana. The visitation will be held on Friday, October 22, 2004 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Bartholomew Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Opportunity Enterprises or a local food pantry.
Post-Tribune, Elkhart County, Indiana, October 21, 2004
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Harry M. Garwood, 81 of Merrillville passed away Saturday, September 23, 1995. Survivors: wife, Celia, two daughters; Nancy M. Bell of Oregon and Leah Jo (Thomas)Beaman of Illinois; one son, James S, (Reba) Garwood of Texas; six grandsons; brother, Jack Garwood of Alabama, step-daughters; Cynthia Barta and Deborah Nayback, stepsons; Richard Guerrero and Robert Guerrero; and six step-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Marie. Mr. Garwood was a retire instrument shop foreman from L.T.V. Steel, an usher and financial treasurer at the Merrillville Methodist Church, a volunteer at the Southlake Methodist Hospital, a member of A.A.R.P., Ambridge Dance Club and the Retired Steelworkers Bronko's Breakfast Club. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 6, 1995 at 11 AM at the Merrillville United Methodist Church, 305 East 68 th Place, Rev. Lorin Clemenz officiating. Final resting at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Cremation prior to memorial service. Memorial to the Church Building Fund. Pruzin Brothers Funeral Service in Merrillville in charge of arrangements..
The Munster Times, Elkhart County, Indiana, October 5, 1995
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Arlene Dunn Georgiadis, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at her home. Born in Waterloo, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Raymond "Sie" and Bessie (Leach) Dunn. Arlene graduated from Waterloo High School and Tri-State University, ultimately earning her MBA from West Coast University in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a CPA for the Atlantic Richfield Company in Los Angeles before moving to Long Island, New York, where she established a Real Estate brokerage firm. She celebrated her marriage with Michael Georgiadis in both New York and Michael's hometown of Athens, Greece. Michael's career in shipping and shipbuilding afforded many opportunities for overseas travel which Arlene never failed to enjoy. After Michael's passing, she returned to Fort Wayne to be closer to her family. She remained active, volunteering at Lutheran Hospital, maintaining her husband's scholarship foundation for maritime students, and caring for her family, including her dogs, Sally and Snoopy. She is survived by her three children; son, Michael (Debra) Klink of Auburn; and daughters Brenda (Dennis) Cropper of Noblesville and Margaret (Dennis) DeRosa of Fort Wayne. Arlene was the grandmother and great-grandmother of nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn (Lyle) Miller of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Allison Mehringer; and a grandson, Zachary Klink. A graveside service is at 2:00 PM Friday, November 25, 2016 at Waterloo Cemetery in Waterloo. Rev. Lynn Dukes, a dear family friend, will officiate. Preferred memorials to Michael Georgiadis Scholarship Maritime College, SUNY, Throggs Neck, NY 10465.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, November 22, 2016
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Michael G. Georgiadis, 66, of Glen Cove, Long Island, New York died Monday, June 30, 2003. Born June 15, 1937, in Athens, Greece, he was Director of Engineering for Liberty Maritime Corporation and was highly respected in the marine industry. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Dunn) Georgiadis of Glen Cove; loving father of Helina Dredla, William Georgiadis, Michael Klink, Brenda Cropper and Margaret DeRosa; proud grandfather of 12 and son-in-law of Bessie Dunn of Waterloo. Service is 11:00AM, Saturday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo, with the Rev. Lynn Dukes officiating. Burial at Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials to S.U.N.Y. Maritime College Scholarship Fund, 6 Pennyfield Ave., Bronx, NY 10465.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, Thursday, July 3, 2003
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Handwritten-Wed. July 24, 1946
Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. Gerber returned to their home on Tuesday evening from Dalton, Ohio, where they attended the funeral services of their brother, Roy E. Gerber, 34, who died on Friday evening, July 19 after an illness of nearly three months. Surviving are the wife, Lillie, and two sons, Freddie, 5, and Leroy Lynn, 4 weeks. [buried Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery; Kidron, Wayne County, Ohio]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 059-060
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Jacob Goodmon, age 25, son of Jackson Goodman, died yesterday at the family home near Needmore after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Needmore Cemetery.
Brown County Democrat, Brown County, Indiana; January 14, 1915
Contributed by Jim Cox

John R. Grandstaff, who died Sunday at his home in West Delphi, was buried Tuesday from the West Delphi chapel, Rev. Charles Fife officiating. Mr. Grandstaff was seventy-four years of age and his death was caused by hardening of the arteries. He was a lifelong resident of Delphi, and was among the respected citizens of the community which was his home. Three sons and four daughters survive. Burial was in the IOOF cemetery.
Pharos-Tribune, Cass County, Indiana; July 25, 1923

Mary Ann Grotrian, 81 years old of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1935 in Allen County, Indiana the daughter of the late Ervin "Butch" Grotrian and the late Ruth (Feasby) Grotrian. Mary Ann attended Central Ministries in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a secretary at Tokheim Corporation for 12 years and owner of two businesses. Mary Ann drove bus for St. Mark's Lutheran and Southwest Allen Schools. She was also was a nanny for several years. Surviving are her son, Dan (Beth) Ackermann of Zanesville, IN; son, Tim (Vicki) Ackermann of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Mike (Lisa) Horstmeyer of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Matt (Leesa) Ackermann of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter, Sarah Ackermann of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter, Maria (Steve) Grotrian of Monroeville, IN; brother, Lynn (Sharon) Grotrian of Cedaredge, CO; 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding Mary in death was a sister, Martha "Marty" Grotrian. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville with Pastor Don Delagrange officiating. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, February 12 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home; Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana; or Central Ministries.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, Friday, February 10, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

The funeral of the late John Henry Gugerli was held Sunday at his home on West Second street in Auburn. Mr. Gugerli's death took place Thursday at the age of seventy-six years. He was a tailor and was in business in Auburn for many years. He was a native of Switzerland and came to Auburn in 1878. The widow and three children survive. Mr. Gugerli was a member of the Masonic order and of Apoolo commandery, Knights Templar.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; October 20, 1921

Laurene J. Gunterman, 88, of Bremen, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Bremen Health Care Center. She was born June1, 1923 in Plymouth to James and Marie (Tarrant) Gilbert, Sr. She was married to Anthony Gunterman, who preceded her in death in 1975. Laurene was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Bremen, Plymouth Moose Ladies Aux, and previous member of the Rosary Sadality. Laurene was a natural, loving caregiver to both her family and those in need. Survivors include daughter Linda S Verhaeghe of Plymouth, son Tony (Pam) Gunterman of Bremen, 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, twin sister Lauretta Berger of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her husband, sister Helen, and four brothers; Dick, Don, Bob and Ed Gilbert, and son-in-law Leon Verhaeghe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, December 2, 2011 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bremen and will be officiated by Father Bob Lengerich. Burial will follow at the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8PM on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. A rosary service will begin at 4:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Dominic Catholic Church, Bremen or to the Center for Hospice.
Mishler Funeral Home, Marshall County, Indiana, November 30, 2011
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Sarah Handshoe, age 100, of Garrett passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home in Garrett. Mrs. Handshoe was born on April 5, 1916 in Mid, Kentucky to Wilson and Alice (Allen) Shepherd. She married John Handshoe on April 10, 1937 in Kentucky. He preceded her in death in February of 1984. Mrs. Handshoe was a homemaker. Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law; Clyde and Nancy Handshoe of Waterloo. Son and daughter-in-law; Carl and Shirley Handshoe of Fort Wayne. Son and daughter-in-law; Edgil and Lucy Handshoe of Baggs, Wyoming. Daughter; Alice Martin of Garrett. Son and daughter-in-law; Delmar and Sandra Handshoe of Garrett. Son and daughter-in-law; Vernis and Kayota Handshoe of Butler. Daughter-in-law; Betty Handshoe of Kentucky. 16 grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; John, son; Wilkie Handshoe, daughter; Wanda Handshoe, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street in Waterloo. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Waterloo. Officiating the funeral service will be Pastor Tom Wilcoxson. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Preferred memorials may be directed to the Church at Garrett, 1370 South Randolph Street, Garrett, Indiana 46738.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana, March 30, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

William Haugk, 73, of 2424 South Hanna Street died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday at the Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. Surviving are his wife, Anna; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kiel, Mrs. Alfred Saalfrank and Mrs. Herbert Borchelt, all of this city; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. William Gerke of Waynedale and Mrs. Martin Wefel of this city. The body was removed to the Scheumann Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will be an- (cut off).
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, November 18, 1949
Contributed by Karin King

Howard R. Hedden, 57, of 2623 Sherborne Blvd., died at 1:25 p.m. yesterday in the Parkview Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient 16 days. A native of Kendallville, he was a foreman with the Wayne Paper Box and Printing Corp., having 40 years of service. Mr. Hedden was a member of the Crescent Ave. EUB Church, City Foreman's Club, The Quarter Century Club of Wayne Paper (cut off).
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, December 4, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Handwritten-Mon. July 29, 1946
MRS. HERMAN DIES
Mrs. Gottlieb Herman, 69, former Anna Musser, died Saturday at her home near Orrville, Ohio. Mrs. Herman has many relatives in this community. She had been sick for some time with hardening of the arteries. Mrs. Mussr was born at Orrville January 31, 1877. The funeral will be Tuesday afternoon at the Oak Grove Church near Orrville.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 059-060
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

George R. "Bud" Hickox, 80 years old of New Haven, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 29, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late George C. Hickox and the late Martha (Hicks) Hickox. He married Betty (Wietfeldt) Salzbrenner on February 8, 1975 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gar Creek. Bud served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gar Creek in New Haven. He enjoyed sports and playing cards...euchre being a favorite. Bud found joy in watching life pass by and talking with others about it. He was a graduate from Lancaster High School in 1955. He was employed with Masolite Concrete for 20 years as a truck driver. Prior to Masolite, he drove truck for Old Fort Supply in Fort Wayne and for Bradtmueller Trucking. Bud was also a basketball referee in the Fort Wayne area for ten years. Surviving are his wife, Betty Hickox of New Haven, IN; daughter, Barbara Hickox of Westville, IN; step-son, Chad (Staci) Salzbrenner of New Haven, IN; daughter, Kris (fiance, Nik Staak) Fowler of New Haven, IN; sister, Sharon (Frank) Monka of Cleveland, TN; eight grandchildren, Kenzie, Logan, Reagan, A.J., Alli, Jenny, Heather, and T.J.; and one great-grandchild. Preceding Bud in death were a brother & sister-in-law, Richard and Sylvia Hickox. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gar Creek with Rev. Michael Blodgett officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Gar Creek. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Gar Creek in New Haven and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Preferred memorials are to St. Paul Lutheran Church- Gar Creek or Central Lutheran School Building Fund.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, Sunday, March 5, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Union Mills - Services for Mrs. Fred L. (Eva A.) Hicks, 92, who died Wednesday in a LaPorte nursing home, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home with the Rev. David McDonald officiating. Burial will be in Union Mills Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Surviving are two sons, Gordon of Union Mills and Frederick of Rockford, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Martin Boesiger of Union Mills; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Vidette Messenger, Porter County, Indiana; March 9, 1978

Mrs. Jean Ann Hicks, 61, of Union Mills, died Monday, August 22, 2005, at her home. She was born on April 6, 1944, in LaPorte, Indiana to Donald C and Anna M (Henderson) Smith. Mrs. Hicks was a registered nurse at LaPorte Hospital for 18 years. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Union Mills. On April 20, 1963, in Kingsbury, she married Ronald Hicks, who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Anna Smith, of Union Mills; two daughters, Jean Marie (Jeffery) Wiltfong of Mill Creek; and Andrea (James) Wurster of LaPorte; one son, Donald "Skeeter" (Andrea) of LaPorte; four granddaughters; and one sister Donna Hunsley of LaPorte. Her father preceded her in death. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00AM at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Union Mills, with Rev. John Beehler officiating. Friends may call at the church, Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00PM and Friday from 10:00AM until the service. Burial will be in Union Mills Cemetery. Newhard Funeral Home, Westville, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Hamilton St., Union Mills, IN 46382.
LaPorte County Herald, LaPorte County, Indiana, August 24, 2005
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Carol Lavon Houser, 82, Kendallville, died June 15, 2002 in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She was born June 30, 1939 in Garrett to Carl E "Dutch" and Harriett E (Moudy) Houser. Her parents and an infant twin sister preceded her in death. She was a nurse's aide and lived in Kendallville for 8 years. She graduated from Huntertown High School and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla, OES and Noble County Homemakers Club. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Ray Parker of LaOtto, a brother, Max G Houser, of LaOtto; three aunts and one uncle, Ruth and Robert Lee of Auburn, Dora Houser of Auburn, and Louise Houser of North Fort Myers, Florida. Services in Thomas Funeral Home, Garret. Burial at Cedar Chapel Cemetery.
Thomas Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana, June 16, 2002
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Mrs. Walter P. Johnson, aged 53, died from paralysis at her home west of Willshire [2/25/1923]. Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Jacob Beam of Willshire. A husband and eleven children survive. [buried Willshire Cemetery, Van Wert County, Ohio]
Rockford Press; Mercer County, Ohio; March 12, 1923
Contributed by Karin King

JOHNSON, Walter M. - Services at 8:30 a.m. today in the Tom Mungovan Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Msgr. John A. Bapst officiating. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, December 4, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Private graveside services for David E. Lee, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elihu T. Lee, 2424 Poinsette Drive will be held at 10 am today in Lindenwood Cemetery. The C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home will be in charge of services. The child died at 4:47 am yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital. The father is an employee of the General Electric Company. Surviving besides the parent's is the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Esther Shie of this city.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; March 8, 1957
Contributed by Jim Cox

Viola B. Lloyd, 72, 2309 Florida Drive, who retired in 1970 from Fort Wayne Paper Box Co after 44 years, died at 11:04 am Wednesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient seven weeks. Mrs. Lloyd was a native of Berne and lived here since 1936. Surviving are her husband, Russell; a stepson, Russell Lloyd II of Waterloo; a stepdaughter, Rosemary Steding of Fort Wayne; six sisters, Elva Melick of Hartford City; Selma Wulliman of Berne, and Martha Smith, Lucinda Pettit, Lillian Pearson and Verena Peek, all of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Alton Burry of Fort Wayne, and Villase Burry of Pennville. Services are at 2 pm Saturday in D O McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 Friday, where Star of the East, Chapter 514, will hold services at 7:30 pm. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to North Highlands Presbyterian Church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 24, 1980
Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Viola B. Lloyd [Viola B. Burry]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 72; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 31 Jan 1908; Birth Place: Indiana; Death Date: 24 Dec 1980; Death Place: Ft. Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Father: Oscar E. Burry; Mother: Elizabeth Augsburger; Spouse: Russell Lloyd; Informant: Russell Lloyd; husband; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Burial: December 27, 1980; Lindenwood Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contributed by Karin King

Graveside services for Mrs. Esther L. Lohse, 65, former Fort Wayne resident who died at 8:25 am Friday in Milwaukee, will be at 10 am Tuesday here in Lindenwood Cemetery; the Rev. Alfred Meyers officiating. Mrs. Lohse moved away from Fort Wayne 35 years ago and was a resident of Milwaukee. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles Hicklin, Milwaukee; one son, Robert, Milwaukee, and two brothers, Elmer Schulte, Milwaukee and William F. Schulte, Fort Wayne. The Klaehn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 7, 1957
Contributed by Jim Cox

Kenneth W. Long, 73, of Syracuse, left us to be with the Lord at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017. He passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 30, 1943 in Ft. Wayne to the late Jack and Betty (Witzigreuter) Long. He graduated in 1961 from South Side High School in Fort Wayne. Following his graduation, he entered the United States Navy where he served until honorably discharged in 1964. Following his discharge, he entered the workforce at General Electric in Fort Wayne where he stayed until the invention of the EPDM Roofing Membrane from Uniroyal. He then began his employment at the ABC Supply Company where he designed the first White EPDM Roof System for the RV market, which is still in use today. Due to his hard work and dedication and gift to communicate as Modular Director ABC Supply, Ken's knowledge and expertise in the modular roofing industry greatly improved the Modular Office EPDM and TPO Roofing Systems throughout the United States. In addition to his work, was his love for his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Ken had a very giving heart and was always willing to help those in need. His kind, loving personality will be deeply missed. Ken was always adventurous and always willing to try anything new and exciting. In 1990, after having several residences, he settled down and moved to Lake Wawasee, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He purchased this residence and made many modification and upgrades to it for his children and grandchildren to enjoy. Ken is survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Tim) Scheumann of Hoagland, Indiana; daughter, Jacelyn (Jeff) Livensparger of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and a son, Ken (Kelly) Long Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Sandra Meyers of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and nine grandchildren: Nick (Jamie) Scheumann, Nate Scheumann, Emily Scheumann, Camron Livensparger, Chloe Livensparger, Carly Livensparger, Olivia Long, Daisy Long, and Ford Long. Ken was preceded in death by a brother, David Jackson Long on April 30, 2012. Funeral services for Ken will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Friends and family will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at the Eel River Cemetery in Churubusco, Indiana with graveside services being provided by the American Legion Post 43 Color Guard. Preferred memorials for Ken will be to the Lake Wawasee Association (Fireworks Fund); Goshen Cancer Center; or American Legion Post 223 - Syracuse.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mr. Thomas James Marks, 79, of 7353 W Ind. 2, LaPorte, Indiana, died Thursday, December 6, 2001, at 2:30PM at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born June 1, 1922, in Pinhook, Indiana to Garlan and Gertrude (Teschner) Marks and had lived in the area his entire life. Mr. Marks was a retired electrician and had worked for Bastian-Morley Company. He was a supervisor for Westville Correctional Center and was superintendent for the La Porte subdistrict of the Indiana Department of Highways. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and Pinhook Cemetery Association and was a U.S. Army veteran. On February 14, 1953, in Wanatah, he married Phyllis May Black, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary Kay Kukla and Jan Ribordy, both of LaPorte; one son, James of LaPorte; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Alm of Seattle; and one brother, Frank of Sonora, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jack. A memorial service will be Monday at 11:00AM at Pinhook Church in LaPorte with Revs. Andrew Bailey and Dennis Meyer officiating. Friends may call at Essling Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00 to 8:00PM. Burial will be in Pinhook Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Pinhook Church Restoration or to Bethany Lutheran Church.
LaPorte County Herald, LaPorte County, Indiana, Friday, December 7, 2001
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Mrs. Isabelle Sally McConahay, 67, formerly of 1227 Ewing St., died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Byron Health Center following a long illness. Mrs. McConahay, a native of Lima, Ohio, had resided in Fort Wayne 20 years. She was a retired saleslady for Parker Dress Shop. Surviving are two brothers, Paul Detweiler, Fort Wayne, and Larry Detweiler, Indianapolis; and five sisters (cut off).
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, May 12, 1975
Contributed by Karin King

CHARLES McCULLOUGH DEAD - Farmer, Residing Northeast of Warsaw, Passed Away on Friday Morning
Charles E. McCullough, a well-known farmer residing three miles northeast of Warsaw, passed away at 9:30 on Friday morning, death being due to typhoid fever with which he had been ill for five weeks. Mr. McCullough was 40 years of age, and is survived by a widow and four children, besides his mother, Mrs. Clara McCullough, and brother, Deputy Auditor John McCullough, of Warsaw, and brother, Will McCullough, of Chicago. The funeral will be held from the Christian church at 2 p.m. Sunday in charge of Rev. Beaton.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana; August 28, 1909, p. 1, col. 6

Mrs. Alnora Augusta McCurdy aged 64, 712 Columbia avenue, died of kidney disease at 3:30 o'clock this morning at St. Joseph's hospital. Surviving are the husband, Miles Curtis McCurdy and four children. Mrs. Charles Walters, this city; Floyd M. of Muncie; J.W. McCurdy of Lorain, O., and Mrs. S.L. Schlotter of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, May 5, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

Margaret McKeown, 90, Crawfordsville, passed away at 3:20AM on Friday at Bickford Cottage. Mrs. McKeown was born on September 26, 1915 in Waterloo, Indiana to Clarence and Mary Francis (Wetosky) Dunn. She graduated from Waterloo High School. On May 27th, 1939 she married William McKeown. Mr. McKeown passed away on February 21, 1977. Mrs. McKeown was a homemaker and a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Kim (Marka) of Crawfordsville; six daughters, Ann (Tom) McGee of Napa, California, Judy (Dick) Tulley and Mary Morrison, both of Crawfordsville, Susy (Bill) Yarger of Bloomington, Dorothy (Bill) Rice of Lebanon and Margaret, "Spootie" (John) Howden of Mooresville; 20 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy McKeown, a daughter, Jeannie Welliver and two grandsons' Bryan McGee and Richie Howden. A funeral Mass will be said at 10:30AM, Wednesday in St. Bernard's Catholic Church with Father David Hellman officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 - 8:00PM Tuesday in the church.
Unknown newspaper from Montgomery County, Indiana, Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Claud McNabb, brother of John McNabb and an employe of the B. & O. for six months, died Sunday of congestion of the brain. His remains were taken to Hurshtown for burial.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; August 19, 1900

Robert Frederick Middleton, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Middleton of R.R. No 6, Country Club Gardens, died Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. His father is in the Army and is now overseas. Survivors, besides the parents are the grandparents, Mrs. Catherine Middleton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Alstine. The body was removed to the Klaehn Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 2, 1942
Contributed by Jim Cox

Donna L. Mitchener, 83 of Auburn, a volunteer at DeKalb Memorial Hospital since 1973, died Sunday, January 20, 2002, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The DeKalb County native retired in 1981 from Warner Gear in inventory control after 30 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Loyal Order of Moose, Eagles in Garrett and a 1937 graduate of Auburn High School. Surviving are sons; Jack A of Auburn and Gene R of Chattsworth, California; a sister, Velma G Gerig of Auburn; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D, and three brothers. Services are at 11:00AM, Wednesday at McComb, Dilard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn, with calling one hour before services and also from 2:00 - 8:00PM today. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Memorials are to Heimach Center for Crippled Children's Association.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, January 22, 2002
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Jack A. Mitchener, age 78, of Auburn passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Mitchener was born in Auburn on April 11, 1939 to Robert and Donna Louise (Carper) Mitchener. Jack was a 1957 graduate of Auburn High School. He married Mary Yingling on July 1, 1961 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn. Mr. Mitchener worked for Messenger Corporation in Auburn for 43 years. Jack worked as a printer until 1980 and then he went out on the road working as a sales representative for Messenger until he retired in 2004. He was a member of the DeKalb County Ducks Unlimited and the Auburn Conservation Club. He taught firearms training for 4H and he was a member of the Auburn Moose Lodge for over 50 years. Jack learned to love the outdoors growing up on Lake James where he was a member of the original Lake James Ski Club. He was a talented wood worker and enjoyed making hunting knives and spending time at Dink's Wood Shop. He also collected fishing lures for many years. Jack was a long-time blood donor for the Red Cross and he and Mary enjoyed traveling out east every summer. Most of all, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include: His wife of 56 years; Mary Mitchener of Auburn, daughter; Laurie Mitchener-Oncheck of Fort Wayne, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Rick and Susan Yingling of Fairmount, Indiana and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Gene and nephew; Jason. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center in Auburn. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the mass at the church from 9:00 - 10:00AM. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 17,2017 at 10:00AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 East Seventh Street in Auburn. Burial will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Memorials may be directed to DeKalb County Duck's Unlimited, 0360 CR 14, Waterloo, Indiana in care of Joni Blomeke.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana, November 14, 2017
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Geneva Morris, 83, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1922 in Pine City, Arkansas. Funeral service is 1 pm Wednesday at Spiritual Israel Church & its Army with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 28, 2006
Contributed by Jim Cox

MRS. WALTER MOSIER
Funeral rites will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home for Mrs. Walter L. (Katherine L.) Mosier, 48, of 3724 Inwood Drive, who died at 9:30 a.m. yesterday in the Parkview Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sunday. Rev. George E. Wascovich will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Lindenwood Cemetery. A native of Butler, Mrs. Mosier had resided in Fort Wayne nine years. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Diana L. Kendall of Fort Wayne; her mother, Mrs. Mae D. Noragon of Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. L. Ruth Lige of Day Village, Ohio; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 4, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Audrey L. Motz, 67, died yesterday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. The Leo native retired in 1984 as a lab assistant for Fort Wayne Medical Laboratory Inc. and was a member of Statewood Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Victor C.; sons, Dr. Victor W. of Deerfield, N.H., and Rick A. of Valinda, Calif.; sisters, Thelma Shuler of Fort Wayne, Roseabel Magner of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Marcele Shane of Churubusco; brothers, Loyal Garman of Phoenix, Ariz., Donald Garman of Fort Wayne and Ronald Garman of Tucson, Ariz.; and three grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Foundation.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; December 11, 1990
Contributed by Jim Cox

Otto C. Mowry, 70, of 119 South Peters street, a resident of Garrett since 1916, died of a heart attack and complications at his home Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. He was sitting in a chair in his living room talking to his brother-in-law, W. R. Clady of 314 South Walsh street, Garrett, when he suddenly slumped over and died. He had been in poor health for several years. The body was taken to the Baidinger & Walter funeral home where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. Final rites will be held at the funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m. with Mr. Charles Secrest of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will follow in Christian Union cemetery, northwest of Garrett. Mr. Mowry was a member of the church. Mr. Mowry was born May 7, 1889, at Edgerton, O., coming to Garrett in 1916 to work in the B. & O. shops. He was married in 1939 to Mrs. Hetty Turney of Garrett in the Church of Christ parsonage and he then became manager of the Turney Coal Co., a position he held for 16 years until it was sold to the Superior Coal Co. Surviving besides the widow are five children by a previous marriage, Wilbur Mowry of Goshen, Chester Mowry of California, Mrs. Lucille Coffing of South Bend, Mrs. Rose Karr and Mrs. Wilma Seifert of California ; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Gladys Whitford of Kendallville, Mrs. Meryl Johnson of Chicago, Mrs. Treva Carpenter of Auburn and Mrs. William Worster of 1108 South Randolph street, Garrett; several step-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Frank Lung of 115 South Cowen street, Garrett.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; March 31, 1960
Contributed by Jim Cox

Henry W. Mundt, 57, died at 4:52 a.m. Friday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Mundt had been employed for 34 years as the manager of office services at Essex Group United Technologies. He was also an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Gloria; two sisters, Mildred Vogt of Fort Wayne and Ruth Jeffers of California; and a brother, George, of Phoenix. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday (cut off).
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, December 12, 1981
Contributed by Karin King

Walter J. Muth, 87, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Parkview Hospital. Born October 10, 1919 in Geneva, Indiana, the son of the late Henry R. Muth and Mathra Fenters. He was employed by L. J. Andorfer Company as an Accountant for 15 years, retiring in 1985. He married Lavaun Keller on July 2, 1950. He was a World War II Army Veteran and received the U.S. Bronze Star; also a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, 50 year member of Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife, Lavaun Muth of Fort Wayne; two sons, Robert (Muriel) Muth of Roanoke and Thomas Muth of Fort Wayne; two grandsons, Joshua (Megan) Muth of Indianapolis and Nathan Muth of Roanoke. Service is 11 am Monday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, with calling one hour prior to service; the Rev. Scott Carmer officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Calvary United Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, November 10, 2006
Contributed by Jim Cox

A man named Myers was instantly killed at Tocsin yesterday noon by a westbound Chicago & Erie fast train due here at 12:38. Mr. Myers is a blacksmith and his shop is located near the railroad, with the east view shut off. It is believed that the unfortunate man started to cross the track and the fast train was upon him before he knew it. He was horribly mangled and small pieces of his body were scattered along the track for many feet. The victim is said to have been about sixty years old and was known to many of our citizens. Another report of the accident says that the victim was in an intoxicated condition and fell on the tracks ahead of the train.
Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, April 10, 1902
Contributed by Karin King

Aaron C. Osbun, 93, of Phoenix, a mechanic for Sanderson Ford, died Oct. 18, 1987, at the Veterans Adaministration Medical Center in Phoenix. He was born in Auburn, Ind., and was was a Worl War I Army beteran. Survivors include his wife, Helen; daughters, Georgia Goodrich, Elinore Kidwell, Frances Taylor and Joyce Bosley; sons, Maynard and Jesse; 31 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-granchildren. Services have been held. Camelback Sunset Chapel made arrangements.
Arizona Republic, Maricopa County, Arizona; October 22, 1987

Helen J. Osbun, 86, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Sept. 12, 1989. She was born in Concord, Ind. Survivors include four daughters, Georgia Goodrich, Elinore Kidwell, Frances Taylor and Joyce Bosley; two sons, Maynard and Jesse; 27 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Camelback Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback Road.
Arizona Republic, Maricopa County, Arizona; September 15, 1989

OSTERMAN, George W. - Services at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Klaehn Funeral Home, Rev. Jack Yates officiating. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, December 4, 1962
Contributed by Karin King

Elia E. Overman, 83, died Thursday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. Born in Elkhart County, she had lived in the city most of her life and retired from Parnell Park Nursing Home in 1983. Surviving are three sons, Merlin of Tampa, Florida, Brice of Albion and Theron of Fort Wayne and four grandchildren. Her husband, Frederick L. died in 1986. Services at 2 pm Sunday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells Street. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Saturday. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, January 17, 1997
Contributed by Jim Cox

Earnest Paige, 60, departed this life on Saturday, January 2, 2020. Surviving are parents, Arthur and Mary Lee Paige of Marion, Alabama; three daughters, Sutorius Y. Paige-Malone (Johnathan) of Los Angeles, California, Stephanie Martin-Jordan (Jerome) and Joyel Linda Paige, both of Fort Wayne; son, Earnest Paige, Jr. of Fort Wayne; one grandchild; former wife and devoted friend, Linda R. Jackson-Paige; five sisters, four brothers and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service is noon Saturday at Greater Progressive Baptist Church, 2215 John Street. Visitation is from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the church. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, January 6, 2010
Contributed by Jim Cox

Ronald Joseph Pataky, 65, of Kendallville died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Born in Monterville, W.Va., and formerly a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mr. Pataky was an owner- operator with Quality Drive Away in Goshen. He also had owned a Shell gasoline station in Lansing, Mich., had served as an officer with the Ingham County Parks Police Department and had managed several restaurants in Michigan. Mr. Pataky was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served in Korea as a forward observer and at Fort Riley, Kan., in the Military Police Big Red One Division. He also served on the 5th Army Pistol Team. Mr. Pataky was an avid reader and a proud grandfather. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph and Julie Seburg of Schoolcraft, Mich., William T. and Kathleen Pataky of Kalispell, Mont., and Scott A. and Cindy Holzwart of Elkton, Mich., and Stephanie A. Collins of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Ann Warner of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra S. and Al Phillips of Portage, Mich., and Sharon J. and Bud Warner of Defiance, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda A. Pataky, in 2002, and his parents, Joseph and Beatrice Pataky. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Christian Union Cemetery of Garrett, with military graveside rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2749. McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home of Auburn handled arrangements.
McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana, August 12, 2004
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mary J. Paul, 76, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. She was born in, OH, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Audrey Stafford. Mary worked as a teacher with Fort Wayne Community Schools, before going on to work for the Census Bureau where she retired from. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, March 18, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Thomas Franklin Poffenberger, 74, a former resident of Orland, died Wednesday, November 19, at Farmington, Michigan. Funeral noon at the Weicht Funeral Home. Services were held Saturday after - here with burial in Circle Hill. Surviving are the wife, Pearl, five sons, five daughters, fifteen grandchildren, and on sister.
Angola Herald, Steuben County, Indiana; November 28, 1947

Adele Ranke, 86, formerly of 417 W. Washington Blvd., died at 10:16 a.m. yesterday in Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. Surviving are two nieces. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Klaehn's Wayne Street Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, and at the church after 9 a.m. Friday. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to Concordia Educational Foundation.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, April 21, 1977
Contributed by Karin KIng

Samuel Richards, aged 48, died at 5:45 o'clock this morning at his home, 1208 McClellan Street. He was an employee of the General Electric Company and a member of the Quarter Century Club and of L. O. O. M. Services are to be held at the Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, May 5, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

Final rites for John R. Rohm, a farmer living five miles north of Auburn on the Ashley road, were held Sunday afternoon at St. Mark's Lutheran church in Auburn, the Rev. O. B. Noren officiating. Mr. Rohm was sixty-six years of age, died Thursday afternoon from paralysis. He was born on August 2, 1874, in DeKalb county. Surviving are the widow, Dora Bowen Rohm, one son, Otho Rohm of 216 Division street, Auburn, a brother, L. E. Rohm, 525 West Eleventh street, Auburn, a sister, Mrs. Emma Myers of South Ben, and one grandchild, Mrcelyn Rohm.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; June 10, 1940

Ralph L. Roop, 73, of Airport Highway, died Friday in Cherry Hill Nursing Home. Mr. Roop worked for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad 47 years before retiring in 1975 as roundhouse foreman. Surviving are his son, Ralph W., and daughter, Mrs. Ruth A. Wilson. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Walter Mortuary, where the body will be after 2 p.m. today. [buried Maplewood Cemetery; Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio]
Toledo Blade, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; Sunday, November 27, 1983
Contributed by Karin King

ROOP - VIOLA B. age 80 years of 5529 Grey Dr., Sylvania O. Monday August 17th., survived by her son, Everett Barnhart; Brother, Harry Senger of Lawrencedale, Illinois; Sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Taylor, Fort Wayne Indiana; and Mrs. Mary Frederick, Flint Mich., 2 grandsons, and 2 great grandsons. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Blanchard Bros. Funeral Home Sylvania at Lockwood Ave., where services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Salem Cemetery, Allen County, Ohio. [married John Runkle Barnhart about 1907, Fred C. Barnhart on 11/10/1925, Andrew Jackson Roop on 5/7/1947]
Toledo Blade, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; Tuesday, Aug 18, 1970
Contributed by Elaine Mihm Geyer

Edward E Rottger, 72, died Friday, February 1, 2019, at his home in rural Butler, Indiana. He was born May 14, 1946, in Garrett, Indiana to the late Franklin and Mildred (Ely) Rottger. Mr. Rottger worked in production for Stanadyne in Garrett, Indiana and later retired from Fleetwood Homes in Garrett. Hew was a former member of the Gold Wings Road Riders Association. Surviving are three children; Pamela (Timothy) Christlieb of Auburn, Indiana, Ginger (J.R. Priddy) Dunithan of Bristol, Indiana and Timothy (Hailey) Rottger of Syracuse, Indiana, Five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five siblings, Linda (Ronnie) Williford of Auburn, Janet (Robert) Zimmerman of Butler, Connie Brown of Garrett, Janice (Edward) Short of Kentucky and Richard (Jyl) Rottger of Auburn; plus, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert Rottger. Services will be at 2 PM, Tuesday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St, Auburn. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Visitation will be from noon to 2 PM, Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the St Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana, February 2, 2019
Contributed by Scott Bowmar; typed by Lana McAfee

Mary Dodane Ruesewald, 65, died at noon Friday in Lutheran Hospital.
Mrs. Ruesewald, born in Jefferson Township, retired four years ago from General Electric Co. after 41 years of service. Surviving are her husband, Frank "Arkie"; a son, Michael of Minnetonka, Minn.; a daughter, Linda of Kansas City; a brother, Arthur of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Norma Poehler, also of Fort Wayne, and Evelyn Moore of Woodburn. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, December 12, 1981
Contributed by Karin King

Helen Sauer, 73, peacefully passed away in her beloved home surrounded by those who loved her, on March 3, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Ukraine on April 5, 1943, she was the daughter of John and Nancy Sahaidachny. In 1950, her parents fled the war to start a new life in Peru, IN. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, Saturday, March 18, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Alice Louise Schultz, aged 18 months, colored, daughter of Stella Schultz, 1619 South Harrison Street, died Friday night at the Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home, with the Rev. G. Jordan officiating. Burial in Lindenwood.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, May 5, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

Donna Mae Sheldon, age 94, a resident of Churubusco, passed away on January 21, 2017 at her family farm. Born in Allen County on May 18, 1922, a daughter of George And Emma (Glaw) Wappes. She spent her formative years in Allen County and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1940. She enjoyed reading and doing her word searches. She Liked to whistle and mow her yard. Donna was married on December 18, 1943 to Carl R. Sheldon. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1987. Surviving include her daughter, Sharon (Don) Shearer of Churubusco; three grandchildren, Edison (Melissa) Shearer of Churubusco, Carla (Troy) Horn and Doug Shearer both of Columbia City; and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents Donna was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward Fogel and Walter Wappes; two sisters Mable Shank and Olive Martin. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, or one hour prior to the service. Services will begin at 10:00 AM, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Burial will follow at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana, Monday, January 23, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Christina L. Smith, age 47, 106 Honeysuckle Lane, Portland, passed away after a brief battle with cancer at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, the daughter of James and Kay (Reece) Smith. She was a 1988 Van Wert High School graduate. She was a manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken in New Castle. Surviving are her best friend and caregiver Carmen Martyne of Portland, her father James Smith (Wife Claire) of Scott, Ohio, her mother Kay Sweeney (husband Charles) of St. Marys, Ohio, grandmother Monnie Smith of Van Wert, Step-grandmother Alma Rhoades of Middlepoint, Ohio, brother Ronald Smith of Scott, Ohio, two step-brothers Thomas Sweeney of St. Marys, Ohio and Robert Sweeney of Pippa Pass, KY., several nieces and nephews including Kristen Smith and Elijah Smith both of Van Wert. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Memorials can be made to Hospice at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Jay County, Indiana, Monday, March 27, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Pastor Truman Smith, 79, went to his Heavenly home, Friday January 20, 2017. Pastor Smith was pastor for 58 years of unbroken ministry beginning in Layfayett & Orme Valley Church of God then 8 years at Smyrna, TN Church of God, 4 years, Middle Creek Church of God Cosby, TN, 8 years, Shelbyville, TN Church of God and then 34 years at Third Street Church of God, Ft. Wayne, IN where he retired December 31, 2015 and retained the title of Pastor Emeritus. Surviving is his wife of 60 years Gloria Smith, daughter, Rhonda (Wendell) Golden, grandson Spencer (Brie) Golden, siblings, Duane (Shirley) Smith, Faye Colston, Kaye (John) Corley, 5 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. Pastor Smith''s Going Home Party will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday January 25, 2017 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home with viewing from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. There is also viewing Tuesday January 24, at the funeral home from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Preferred memorials are to The Third Street Church of God Food Bank, 427 3rd Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, Sunday, January 22, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

MOTOR BUS HEAD SUCCUMBS - Marc Stanfield of I.S. C., Dies of Pneumonia
Marc Stanfield, aged 42, 1911 Lynn avenue, superintendent of the motor bus division of the Indiana Service corporation, died at 5:30 o'clock this morning of pneumonia. He was taken ill last Tuesday. Mr. Stanfield formerly lived in Chicago and came to Fort Wayne two years ago. Surviving are the widow, Marie; two children, Alice and Jack; one sister, Mrs. Flora Asidorian, of Chicago, and three brothers, Milo, Richard and John, all of Chicago. Friends may view the body at Mungovan's funeral parlors this evening and Sunday. It will be taken to Chicago Monday for burial Wednesday.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, May 5, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

Funeral services for John P. Stetter, 82, of 2044 Ontario Street, who died at 3 a.m. Sunday following a year's illness, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wellman Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Wambsganss officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. today. Mr. Stetter was born in Fort Wayne and lived here all of his life. Survivors include the wife, Emma, and three sisters, the Misses Hanna, Elizabeth and Emilie, all at home; a son, John, Jr., Fort Wayne; a brother, Fred, Fort Wayne; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, April 2, 1945
Contributed by Karin King

Graveside services for Lawrence W. Stockamp, 64, of 2210 Beacon St. will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Greenlawn Memorial Park. he died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted Monday. Mr. Stockamp, a native of Seymour, had resided in Fort Wayne 26 years. He was a retired pharmaceutical salesman. Surviving are three sons, Thomas M.; Columbia City, Louis F., Churubusco, and Robert L., Troy, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Ann Ritter, Lafayette; and a brother, Martin, of Seymour. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, April 21, 1977
Contributed by Karin King

David Dean Thompson, 75, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dave was the son of the late Harold and Mary Thompson. Dave graduated from Central High School class of 1960. He was an inspector with General Electric for 39 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the GE Quarter Century and Elex Club and got together with friends that grew up in the East End. Dave was a true entertainer. He enjoyed hosting parties with friends and family and more importantly loved the conversations. His other hobbies included; taking care of his property, listening to the blues, and motown music, bowling, fishing, slow pitch softball, and cheering the Cubs, Colts, and Bulls on. Dave was a wonderful husband, a loving father, an awesome grandpa to his family, and a friend of many. Dave felt very blessed to be part of the large (Thomas) family. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Judy (Thomas) Thompson of Fort Wayne; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Jaske of Bartlett, IL, Melissa (Rick) Turner, Marcy Thompson both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Allyson, Katelyn, Sarah, David, Olivia, Madison, Sam; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Thompson of Fort Wayne; sister-in-laws, Betty Thompson of Fort Wayne, Maxine Thompson of Jackson, MI; along with many cherished nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Raymond Thompson; and sister, Barbara (Chuck) Foreman. Service is 1:30 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior. Calling at the funeral home Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana, 4919 Coldwater Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825, Parkview Foundation or Parkview Home, Health, and Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons, Allen County, Indiana; July 16, 2017
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Catherine H. Trainer, 79, of 7300 Decatur Road, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday in her residence. She was a native of Roanoke and lifelong resident of this area. Surviving are two sons, Donald and Wayne E.; a brother, Edward Huhn, all of Fort Wayne; a sister, Rose Watson, Orlando, Fla.; and 16 grandchildren. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Jude's Catholic Church. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and burial will be in Catholic Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, May 12, 1975
Contributed by Karin King

Services for Mrs. Flora M. Walters, 87, formerly of 3002 Monroe St., will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Klaehn Funeral Home, the Rev. L. Lyle Case officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Mrs. Walters died at 12:15 a.m. yesterday in a local nursing home. She was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Howard D., Columbus, Ohio, and Marshall L., Boone, N. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Askey, Phoenix, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, June 14, 1969
Contributed by Karin King

DAVID L. WARNER, 38, of San Francisco and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in San Francisco. He was a master planner at the Presidio, San Francisco. Surviving are his parents, Donald and Carol Warner of Fort Wayne; a sister, Cathy Johns of Burket; and grandparents Morris and Cleo Ream of Grabill. No services or call. Arrangements by Daphne Funeral Home, San Francisco. Entombment in Highland Park Cemetery, Allen County.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, September 30, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

OTTO WOLF DIES; RITES SATURDAY
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Otto A. Wolf, 53, of 3401 South Clinton Street, who died Wednesday night at St. Joseph's Hospital, where he had been a patient four days. For the past 35 years he had been an architectural draftsman for A. M. Strauss, Architect. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers and the Anthony Wayne General Assembly, Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. He belonged to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a past president of its Holy Name Society. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Catholic War Veterans. Surviving are the wife, Josephine; one son, Raymond, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Shaw, Elkhart, Mrs. Daniel C. Upton, Muskegon, Mich., and Miss Anna, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Henry and William, Elkhart, and Clemens, Muskegon, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Getz & Cahill funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. L. Monahan officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. The Holy Name Society, Catholic war Veterans, and the Knights of Columbus will hold joint services at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today. Pallbearers will be Joseph Hammen, John Cox, Thomas Coonery, Gordon Doel, John Brogan and Fred Bopp.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, Friday, November 18, 1949
Contributed by Karin King