Frank Andrews, aged 56, 821 1/2 West Superior Street, died at 10:30 a.m. today at a local hospital, following an illness of complications. He had lived in Fort Wayne the past 12 years and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Survivors are: The widow, Mrs. Jane Andrews, of this city; a stepson, Harry E. Smythe, of New York; two brothers, Russell Andrews, of Fremont, and Thomas Andrews, of Decatur; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Jenkins, of Corunna; Mrs. Effie Baker and Mrs. Linnie Chroster, of this city, and Miss Deborah Andrews, of Decatur. The body was removed to C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; 8 Jun 1935

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Frank Andrews; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 56; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1878; Birth Place: Adams County, Ind; Death Date: 8 Jun 1935; Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Father: Jerry Andrews; Mother: Rachel Russell; Spouse: Mrs. Frank Andrews; Informant: Mrs. Frank Andrews; wife; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Burial: June 11, 1935; Lindenwood Cemetery
Contributed by Karin King

Public Address System To Be Used For Arnold Rites - Services For Principal Of Nebraska School To Be Held Saturday At 2 P.M.; Death Due to Diphtheria
Funeral services, through the use of a public address system, will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the residence for Merton W. Arnold, aged 53, a principal in the elementary public schools here for the past 26? years, who died Thursday at 3:40 p.m. at his home, 1203 Riverment Avenue. Death was caused by diphtheria. Mr. Arnold, who was principal of the Nebraska School for the last 18 years, had become ill last Friday. Dr. Paul H. Krauss, pastor of the Trinity English Lutheran Church, will conduct the services, which may be heard by friends on the lawn outside the home through the use of the public address system. D. O. McComb & Sons are in charge of the funeral arrangements. It is believed that this marks the first time that a public address system has been used at funeral rites here for the entire audience. Pallbearers were named today as follows: Clyde W. Hendricks, principal of the Rudisill School; George E. Cheneweth, principal of the Franklin School; Samuel B. Plasket, principal of the Hoagland School; Harold A. Thomas, of the Harmar School; Richard E. Shriner, principal of the Justin N. Study School, and Fred H. Croninger, principal of Central High School. Friends may view the bady after 7 p.m. today through a window at the residence. Bureal will be made in the Leo Cemetery.
ABBOTT PAYS TRIBUTE
"We feel the loss of a very personal friend as well as the loss of a spendid executive," Merle J. Abbott, Superintendent of the Fort Wayne public schools, stated today in paying tribute to Mr. Arnold. "Mr. Arnold was the true type of school man, placing the interest of the children first and serving with loyalty, co-operation and effectiveness as his guiding motives. The member of the Board of Public School Trustees also send thier approval of his fine service and sympathy to members of the family. Mr. Arnold had served as principal of the Nebraska School since 1915 and as principal of the Adams School from 1907 to 1915. He began his teaching career in the Allen County schools in 1890, entering the Fort Wayne public school system in 1907. He was widely known in the State as an educator and had been prominent the past year in rebuilding the curriculum of the Fort Wayne public schools under the direction of Mr. Abbott. He was a member of and past president of the Fort Wayne Principals' Club and the Fort Wayne Schoolmasters' Club, and a member of the Northeastern Indiana Teachers' Association and the National Education Association. He also was a member of Sol D. Bayless Masonic Lodge and attended the Plymouth Congregational Church.
WAS MATHEMATICIAN
Mr. Arnold was born on a farm north of Leo. After attending the schools near Leo, he attended Valparaiso University and Central Normal College at Danville, Ill., receiving his bachelor of arts degree from the latter institution. He took gradate study at the Univeristy of Chicago. He was particularly well-known in the field of mathematics. While in the Fort Wayne School System, Mr. Arnold served under four superintendents of schools: Justin N. Study, R. W. Himelick, Louis C. War and Mr. Abbett. He is survived by the widow, Hettie; one daughter, Evelyn, at home; one son, Dale, of Cheyeene Wells, Col., and one brother, C. A. Arnold, of South Bend.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 7, 1933
Contributed by MRP

Frederick H. Baade, aged 57, retired farmer died at 10:20 o'clock Thursday night at his home on the Old Mill Road of a complication of diseases. He was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church and of the B.U.V. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lizzie Baade; two sons, Christ and Alfred, at home; his mother, Mrs. Sophia Baade; one brother, Martin Baade and three sisters, Mrs. William Kayser, Miss Sophia Baade and Mrs. August Horstmeyer. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at the Emmaus Lutheran Church with the Rev. Fred Wambsganss officiating. Burial in Lindenwood.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; August 7, 1925
Contributed by Jim Cox

Henry F. Baade, aged 64, died Tuesday at 2 pm at this residence, 608 Lavina Street after an illness of seven weeks of muscular heart disease. Mr. Baade had been employed by the General Electric Company for 20 years. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and on the church board. His wife, Mrs. Louise Traub Baade survives. Friends have been requested to omit flowers. The Wellman Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at the residence with Rev. Ernest J. Boerger officiating; burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; May 24, 1933
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Katheryn Baade, 65, of 2525 Abbey Drive died yesterday morning in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, Order of Eastern Star No. 141, Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, San Sauci Club and was a former past queen and member of Daughters of the Nile. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Howard (Gladys) Degler, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Alva Chaney and Carl Chaney, both of Fort Wayne and Robert Haines, New Albany; and a nephew, Bruce Haines, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 10 am Thursday in Trinity English Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday at Klaehn's Wayne Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 20, 1975
Contributed by JC

Stella E. Baade, 79, of 616 Walnut Street died at 4:45 am yesterday in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Vale Smith, Fort Wayne and a sister, Mrs. Keith Demler, Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday in Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 pm Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 28, 1976
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Haywood Babb, Sr. - Services at 1:30 pm Thursday at the residence, 1921 Oliver Street and at 2 pm at the Turner Chapel AME Church, the Rev. H. G. Simmons officiating. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. The body will be taken from the Micheaux Funeral Home to the residence at 5 pm today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 14, 1948
Contributed by Jim Cox

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday for Joseph F. Babcock who died Sunday morning at Ocala, Florida. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; one daughter in Fort Wayne, Mrs. Violet Stoopenhagen and two daughters in Michigan; three brothers, Charles, Fort Wayne, Dr. T. L., Logansport and Sylven, Grand Rapids, Michigan; and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Hathaway, Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. James Studer and Mrs. Leon Diegel, Fort Wayne. The Rev. S. G. Billings will conduct services at the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home and burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 14, 1948
Contributed by JC

Services for Mrs. Theodota K. Bacratsis, 86, will be at 10 am Saturday in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Mrs. Bacratsis, who lived at 4020 Warsaw Street was a native of Kishny, Macedonia. She had lived in Fort Wayne since 1954. She was dead on arrival at Lutheran Hospital at 11:10 pm Wednesday. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church and was the widow of Kiriaco Bacratsis who died in 1957. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dimitre D. Kostoff with whom she resided; her sister, Mrs. Tomia Gerginoff in Bulgaria and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Mungovan & Sons South Chapel from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today. Litany services will be at 8 pm today in the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 4, 1970
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsk

Anna M. Bade, 96, died Monday afternoon at United Methodist Home, Warren. She lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. Her husband, Elmer, died in 1958. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Thorne, of Fort Wayne and two grandchildren. Services at 2 pm Wednesday at United Methodist Home Chapel. Calling 2 to 5 and 6:30 to 7:30 pm today at the chapel. Memorials to the home foundation.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 25, 1988
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Anna Ruth Bagby, wife of Deputy Constable A. L. Bagby died Friday evening of pneumonia at the family home, 301 West Superior Street. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Bagby leaves the husband and five children - Mrs. Nellie Smithers, Miss Catherine Anderson, Miss Florence V. Bagby, and John W. and W. H. Anderson. The deceased was an active and devout member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral announcement will be made later.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 2, 1909
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsk

Services will be at 11 am Saturday in Mungovan & Son Memorial Chapel for Walter "Scott" Baier, 15, of Fort Wayne, who died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Baier. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; June 17, 1983
Contributed by Jim Cox

Moritz Bailer, 50, 1173 Francis Street died at the St. Joseph Hospital at 9:55 o'clock Saturday night of complications. Mr. Bailer was born in New York City but had resided in Fort Wayne for the past 45 years. He is survived by one brother, Joseph Bailer of Akron, Ohio who will arrive in the city today to make funeral arrangements.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 15, 1934
Contributed by Janice Vasilovsk

HUNTINGTON: Patricia E. "Tish" Bailey, 46, died Thursday at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. She was an elementary school teacher at Andrews Elementary, Huntington County, for 13 years and at Oakland Elementary, Elwood, for eight years. Surviving are her mother, Maxine L. Cline Platt of Huntington; her husband, Van; two daughters, Kristin May and Bridgette Bailey, both of Huntington; a sister, Terilee Platt of Indianapolis; and a brother, Stephen E. Platt of Elkhart. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Huntington. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial in Gardens of Memory, Marion. Memorials to Tish Bailey Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank, 354 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.
Journal Gazette; Allen County, Indiana; Saturday, November 19, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

BAKER, Mrs. Matilda - Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home, 302 West Leith street and at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's Catholic church. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; June 11, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

Mr. Abraham G. Beaber was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 6 October 1810. He united in marriage with Miss Anna M Thomas on 20 October 1831. In 1848 he moved to Wells County, Indiana where he was engaged in farming until 1862, when he removed to Fort Wayne. While in this city, his employment was that of carpenter, for a number of years. During his residence in Wells County, he filled the office of justice of the peace for five successive years. Also during his early life he taught school for eight terms, and during his stay in Wells County he and Mrs. Beaber were received into the fellowship of the English Lutheran Church, then under the pastorate care of Rev H Wells, who now resides at North Manchester, Indiana. The day of their reception into the church was 14 May 1860. Among his last words to those around him were these: "As I draw nearer the end, my pathway grows brighter." This marriage union was blessed with nine children, of whom one daughter and two sons preceded them and four boys and two girls are living. All but one was present at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Beaber were permitted to live happily together for nearly fifty-six years, lacking but four days. Mrs. Beaber departed this life 25 October 1887. Mr. Beaber died 4 August 1890 after an illness of nearly two weeks, a once loving husband, a kind father, a respected citizen and a consistent and hopeful Christian. He leaves, to mourn his departure, six children, twenty three grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the residence of Jehiel Fox, on South Broadway, on 5 August, conducted by rev W J Funkey and Rev H Wells of North Manchester, Lutheran Ministers, the latter preaching the sermon.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; September 6, 1890
Contributed by Jim Cox

Funeral services for Abraham W. Beaber, 81, 3019 Fairfield Avenue who died at 5:40 pm Sunday in the Whitley County Hospital, will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday in the Klaehn Funeral Home. Dr. John W. Meister will officiate and Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Beaber was stricken while driving to his summer home at Tri-Lakes. He was an accountant and a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, he also was a Past Master of Wayne Lodge No. 25, a life member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Knight Templars. He was a member of the National Society of Public Accountants and a member of the Indiana Society of Public Accountants. Surviving are the wife, Ursie; a daughter, Mrs. Carl R. Smith, Fort Wayne; a son, Byron W., Columbia City; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Kayser, Fort Wayne and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 31, 1960
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Anna Maria Beaber was born in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania on 9 Feb 1806 and departed this life at her home in this city Sabbath afternoon, 16 Oct 1887, at the age of eighty-one years, eight months and seven days. She was united in marriage to A.G. Beaber on 18 Oct 1831. Their married life lacked but four days of extending through fifty-six years. Nine children blessed this Union; two sons and one daughter preceded her to the better world. Four sons and two daughters survive, together with one sister and one brother. Jacob, Daniel and Lafayette Beaber and Mrs. Sink of this city are children of the departed. A circle of twenty three grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren are all living. The aged husband survives and mourns the loss of a faithful wife and has the sympathy and prayers of a wide circle of acquaintances and friends.
Fort Wayne Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 19, 1887
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Caroline Beaber, Mother of Missionary in Persia, Passes Away Mrs. Caroline Beaber, wife of Jacob Beaber, of 1912 Broadway, died at the family home Friday morning at 8:55 o'clock, following an illness of a few days, due to pneumonia. She had been suffering from Bright's disease for some time. She was seventy-two years of age. Mrs. Beaber was born in Whitley County, but had resided in Fort Wayne for nearly fifty years. She was a member of Wayne Street M. E. Church and an active worker in the congregation. Besides the husband, she is survived by six daughters: Miss Lillie Beaber, a missionary in Persia, Mrs. L. R. Coburn and Mrs. Etta McLaughlin of this city, Mrs. George Weaver of Zanesville, Mrs. Chapman of Detroit and Mrs. John C. Mulford, of Washington, D.C. Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence, 1216 Webster Street; Rev. C. C. Travis officiating. Burial at Lindenwood.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; January 20, 1917
Contributed by Jim Cox

D. L. Beaber, Junior Vice Commander, Department of Indiana G.A.R. Succumbs - Long Service Record D. L. Beaber, aged 77, Junior Vice Commander of the Department of Indiana G.A.R. and Post Commander of Lawton-Wayne Post No. 271, G.A.R., of this city, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Theodore Kayser Saturday night at 7 o'clock following an extended illness. He had lived with the daughter for the last ten years since th death of his wife and had devoted all of his time to the development of the G.A.R. and in the care of comrades who were in need. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, February 24, 1845. Coming to Wells County, this state, at an early age, he enlisted when only 16 years old in Co. A. 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, called Morton's Rifles. Experiencing more than five years of almost constant service, he was mustered out in 1866. He was never wounded or in the hospital and was never absent from his post of duty. The regiment to which he was attached fought in the following battles: Siege of New Madrid, Island No. 10, Fort Pillow, Grand Prairie, Duval's Bluff, Yazoo Pass, Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, Raymond Champion Hills, Big Black River, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege of Jackson, Carrion Crow Bayou, Spanish Lake, Vermillion Bayou, Pleasant Hill and Palmetto Ranch, Texas, May 13, 1865, the last battle of the war. Immediately after being mustered out of the service, he came to Fort Wayne and lived a short distance east of the city until the death of his wife. He was married to Miss Rhoda May West in June,1 866 to which union there were five children born; two of whom survive the deceased; Mrs. Kayser, at whose home the veteran died and Abe W. Beaber, of St. Joe Boulevard. Other surviving relatives are two grandchildren, Marcella and Byron of Logansport, Indiana and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Daniel Beaber of South Calhoun Street.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 26, 1922
Contributed by Jim Cox

Retired Missionary Teacher Dies at 92 Miss Lillie B. Beaber, 92, who spent 40 years in Persia as a missionary teacher and administrator, was found dead yesterday at 6 pm in the living room of her home at 2931 South Wayne Avenue. Miss Beaber, who was born in Fort Wayne, left Fort Wayne in 1899 on her first missionary work for the First Presbyterian Church which took her to Persia, where she was to remain for the next 40 years. She returned to the United States only occasionally for a vacation. She took over a small Persian school with 85 students and 26 years later had developed it into an institution responsible for the education of 600 students. After the Persian government took over the school, she was called to fill an administrative position with the school. She was a member of the First Presbytieran Church, the Woman's Federation of the Church, and was an honorary retired missionary. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Daily Mulford and a nephew, Kenneth Mulford, both of Wilmington, Delaware. Services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the McMillen Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. John W. Meister officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Klaehn Funeral Home from 7 pm today until noon Wednesday.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 10, 1961
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Pearl Beaber of 114 W. Taber Street was dead on arrival at 3:20 pm Saturday at Lutheran Hospital. A native of DeKalb County, she was a Fort Wayne resident most of her life. Mrs. Beaber was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 432, the Daughters of Union Veterans Tent No. 2, the Women's Relief Corp, and the World War I Ladies Auxiliary, Barracks 30. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. June Jordan, Whittier, California; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 pm Wednesday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Phillip Philbrook officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 pm today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday. Eastern Star will conduct services at 7:30 pm today; Ladies Auxiliary at 7 pm Tuesday; Daughters of Union Veterans at 7:30 pm Tuesday, and the Women's Relief Corp at 8 pm Tuesday, all at the funeral home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 24, 1972
Contributed by Jim Cox

Services for Mrs. Caroline Thieme Beach, 3415 Willowdale Road will be at 1 pm Saturday at the Klaehn Funeral Home, the Rev. Richard Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Beach died yesterday morning at home. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, she was employed by the Allen County Treasurer's Office and retired two years ago. A member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, she also belonged to the Fort Wayne Woman's Club. Survivors are her husband, George W.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Wagner, Prospect Heights, Illinois and Mrs. Patricia Green, Covington, Tennessee; and two grandchildren. Friends may call after 7 pm today at the funeral home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 22, 1970
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Clara A. Beach, 58, died at 10:45 pm Thursday at her home, 121 East Masterson Avenue after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, George W. Beach; a foster son, Calvin Bimer of this city and two brothers, William A. and Fred H. Roger of this city. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Shiloh Chapter No. 141, O.E.S., the ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Ben Hur Court No. 15. The body was taken to Klaehn and Sons Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 25, 1941
Contributed by Jim Cox

THE STRUGGLE ENDED - Clara Beach Passes to her Final Rest at Midnight Saturday
About twelve o'clock Saturday night, at the family residence on East Berry Street occurred the death of Mary Clara Loretta Beach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Beach. The announcement will be no great surprise to the many acquaintances of the young lady, as for several days the death angel has been hovering near her, but it will cause sorrow and grief in the breasts of all who knew her. She was a most lovable young lady, and for the past year has been in delicate health. A short time ago she had a severe attack of erysipelas, and although she had recovered sufficiently to be about, it left her in a very weakened condition, and about two weeks ago she took to her bed and it was plainly apparent to all that her dissolution would rapidly come. Her illness was severe and painful, but all was borne uncomplainingly. In her times of consciousness she always expressed her gratitude to those about her for their care and attention. A day or two prior to her death extreme unction was administered and she died in the Catholic faith. The deceased was born March 25, 1876, and was aged 15 years, 6 months and 8 days. Father, mother, four brothers and a sister are left to mourn her loss. To them her death is a severe blow, but in their affliction they have the tender sympathy of all.
Fort Wayne Weekly Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Thursday, October 8, 1891
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Elizabeth Beach died last night at the home of her son, Henry, at 375 Lafayette Street, from the effects of the grip. Mrs. Beach was 56 years of age. The funeral will be held probably Friday afternoon.
Fort Wayne Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; March 28, 1895
Contributed by Karin King

Fred E. Beach, 76, died at 8 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Bandelier at 1626 Wells Street, after an illness of only three days. He had been an employee of the New York Central Freight offices here for 42 years and was pensioned six years ago. Surviving are the widow, Hulda; five children, Charles of Chicago; Mrs. Florence Wolf, Mrs. Emil Bandelier, Earl and Clarence Beach, all of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren and two brothers, John Beach of Fort Wayne and Julius Beach of Kenton, Ohio. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Huffman Street and St. Mary's Avenue. The body was taken to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 29, 1932
Contributed by Jim Cox

FREDERICK J. BEACH - Sudden Death Comes To a Well Known Merchant - He Went To Sleep Feeling Slightly Ill but Never Awakened
Within the past few days Fort Wayne has lost two of her best known and substantial business men - men whose names have been household words for years and who did their part in increasing the material wealth of the city. We refer to John C. Eckert, who died Saturday, and Frederick J. Beach, whose death occurred very suddenly Sunday. The announcement of the death of Mr. Beach, member of the well-known hardware firm of Morgan & Beach, spread rapidly over the city Sunday afternoon. It was not known that he was ill, and, in fact, the attack which caused his death came very quickly. Saturday he was at his desk at the store in the morning and in the afternoon he spent the time trimming some trees at his East Berry Street home. In the evening he went downtown and spent some time with a number of old friends. Upon his return home he complained of slight pains in the arms and Dr. Sweringen was sent for. The physician did not anticipate anything serious, and after prescribing, left the house. Shortly after midnight Mr. Beach fell asleep and it was a sleep from which he never awakened. About six o'clock his wife went to the room to call him and received no response. She shook her husband, thinking him very sound asleep but a convulsive movement of the lower limbs was the only signs of life. Dr. Sweringen was sent for immediately and later Dr. Meyers was called, but no efforts upon the part of the physicians could arouse the patient, who gradually sank until death came at 12:30 o'clock p.m. The immediate cause of dissolution was locomotor staxis, superinducing paralysis. Frederick J. Beach was born in Berlin, Germany, September 21, 1832, and was consequently in his sixty-third year. He came to America in 1846 and came at once to this city, where he has since resided. He first entered the employ of Durrie & Co., hardware merchants, at the same stand now occupied by Morgan & Beach. In 1856 Oliver P. Morgan bought out the firm of Durrie & Co., and about two years later Mr. Beach was taken into partnership, since which time the firm has been known as Morgan & Beach, and is one of the best known in northern Indiana. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Miss Magdalene Adams, of Findlay, Ohio, and she, together with five children, survive him. The children are Mrs. Murray Hartnett, Frederick, Jr., Edward A., Murray and Oliver, all of whom, with the exception of Mrs. Hartnett, are living at home. Mr. Beach, although a very wealthy man, carried no life insurance. The time of the funeral has been set for Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Rev. Wagenhals will officiate, assisted by Rev. Dr. Moffat.
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 27, 1895
Contributed by Karin King

George W. Beach, 96, died at 6:04 pm Friday at Miller's Merry Manor. Surviving are his wife, Delia; three daughters and seven grandchildren. Private services are Monday at Titus Funeral Home with calling there from 3 to 5 pm today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 5, 1985
Contributed by Jim Cox

Funeral services for Henry Beach, aged 74, who died of heart and lung diseases Saturday at 1:30pm at St. Joseph's Hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the home of a niece, Mrs. Frank Mann, 833 Erie Street. Dr. DeWitt Johnston will officiate and burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Beach, a native of Germany, lived four miles east of Fort Wayne on the Lincoln Highway and had been ill two years. He was a member of the former Packard Band of this city. A sister, Mrs. Charles Warner of Chicago, survives. The body will be taken to the niece's home Tuesday evening from the Rodenbeck Funeral Home.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; October 22, 1934
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Hulda O. Beach, 75, died at 6:55 o'clock Thursday night at her home at 1626 Wells Street following an illness of two and one-half months. She was born in Posen, Germany and had resided here many years. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Aid Society. Survivors include three sons, Charles of Chicago, Earl of Troutdale, Oregon and Clarence Beach of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Wolf and Mrs. Lillian Bandelier of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Bowmar and the Misses Clara, Pauline and Lula Heine, all of this city and two brothers, Henry and Fred Heine of Fort Wayne. The body was removed to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home and will be returned to the residence Saturday. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence, Rev. H. E. Levihn officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 16, 1938
Contributed by Jim Cox

Iona Josephine Beach, aged 12, died at 9:10 o'clock today at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Beach, 121 Masterson Avenue of a complication of diseases, after an illness of five months. She was a pupil at the Hanna School and a member of the First Evangelical Sunday School, Ben Hur Junior Lodge and the Daughters of Workmen. Surviving are her parents and one grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Beach.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana, February 3, 1928
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Jennie Beach, 80, a resident of Fort Wayne 50 years, died at 2:10 pm yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital after a short illness. She resided at 121 East Masterson Avenue. A native of Covington, Kentucky, the deceased was a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception and the Rosary Society. Surviving are a son, G. W. Beach of Fort Wayne and two sisters, Mrs. William Mooney of Covington and Mrs. Richard Humbert of Ludlow, Kentucky. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary and may be viewed there after 5 pm today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, September 9, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Mrs. Fred Beach, wife of the late Fred Beach, of this city, died yesterday morning in Chicago. The deceased lived for many years in this city at the Beach home on East Berry street, where the Chalfant undertaking parlors are now located. Mr. Beach was formerly part owner of the Morgan & Beach hardware store. The body will arrive in Fort Wayne this morning and will be buried today in Lindenwood cemetery, according to word received here last night.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 1922
Contributed by Karin King

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beard, 905 Grace Avenue died at 3:45 am yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital. The body was taken to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary where funeral services will be held this afternoon. Interment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, September 9, 1940
Contributed by Jim Cox

Betty J. Beardsley, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Woodview Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Defiance, OH, and graduated from Defiance HS 1946. She married Ralph Beardsley in 1951 and moved to Ft. Wayne in 1955. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was a volunteer at the church and helping with the church bulletin for years. She was a member of NAMI and Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Ft. Wayne. Betty's hobbies included playing cards, hosting parties, skiing, boating, tending to flowers and gardening. She enjoyed baking and cooking and was always ready to help others. Next to family, Betty's greatest love were her cats. Surviving are her niece, Carla (Joseph) Gignac of Sylvania, OH; nephews, Thomas (Carol) Rost, Richard (Margaret) Rost, Mark (Jean) Rost, Peter (Barb) Rost, Jeffrey Rost, Eric (Christine) Rost. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer C. and Beatrice C. Rost Sr., husband, Ralph H. Beardsley, daughter, Lisa Jean Beardsley, brothers, Dr. Elmer C. Rost Jr., Richard F. Rost. Mass of Christian Burial is 2:00 pm, July 19, 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, with Fr. Robert D'Souza officiating. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill or St. Jude Catholic Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, July 16, 2014
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WAS AN OLD EMPLOYEE - Death of Henry Beck, a Veteran of Pittsburg Shops. - Was in the Service of the Company for Nearly Half a Century.
Henry Beck, one of the old and esteemed residents of the city, died this morning at 6:30 o'clock at his home, 1213 Rockhill street, of bronchitis, aged 73 years. Surviving him are his wife and four children. The children are: William Beck, who is an engineer on the Pennsylvania road; Mrs. William Younge, and Pauline and Minnie Beck, who reside at the home. Mr. Beck was born in Germany, at Waldeck, Bavaria. He came to this country and city in 1850 and in 1854 took service at the Pittsburg shops here in the pattern department. There he worked continuously until two years ago, when his advanced aged place him on the retired list and, by the system in use by the Pennsylvania company, went on the pension list with a regular monthly allowance. He was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church.
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; June 24, 1902
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Betty R. Bell, Fort Wayne - 1918-1998
Betty R. Bell, 79, of Fort Wayne, who was a homemaker, died Friday, July 17, at Woodview Health Care Center. The Garrett native was a member of St. Joseph United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Barney E. of Elkhart; daughters Patricia Plazek and Iva Parrish, both of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with burial in Huntertown Cemetery. Calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Information provided by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, 426-9494.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; July 18, 1998
Contributed by Karin King

Adam Berger, 86, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at home in Fort Wayne. Born in Yugoslavia, Adam worked at Phelps Dodge for 22 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 55 year member of the Fort Wayne Sports Club and enjoyed his garden. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Berger; daughter, Erika (Walter) Scheffrahn of Algonquin, IL; sons Richard (Sally) Berger of Fort Wayne, IN, Mannfred Berger of Fort Wayne IN and Adam David Berger of Columbia City, IN; 8 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, 10:00 am, July 18, 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with morning prayers at 9:30 am, at the funeral home. Calling will be Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Mungovan and Sons Memorial Chapel , 2114 South Calhoun Street. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick Catholic Church or the Fort Wayne Sports Club.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, July 14, 2014
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WENDELL "BLACKIE" BLACK, 79, of Leo, died Wednesday at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. Born in Muncie, he lived in Allen County for 47 years. He retired in 1977 from Sheller-Globe. His wife, Stella, died in 1990. Surviving are two sons, Ervin of Stickney, Ill., and Richard; a daughter, Sandra Jeschke of Lombard, Ill.; a brother, Allen of Cincinnati; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Grabill Evangelical Mennonite Church. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan, with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Calling also an hour before services at the church. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to the church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 3, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

ARTHUR C. BOBAY, 84, died Tuesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he retired in 1974 after 35 years at Old Crown Brewery and was a former employee of General Electric Co. for eight years. He was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are a brother, Claude of Fort Wayne; and a nephew, Arthur E. Bobay of Fort Wayne. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St. and 10:30 a.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1122 S. Clinton St. Calling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m today at the funeral home with a rosary service at 4 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Masses or St. Mary's Soup Kitchen.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 3, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

HARTFORD CITY: Freda S. Campbell, 87, died Friday at Blackford County Hospital, Hartford City. She retired from St. Joe Paper Co. and was treasurer of First Christian Church, Hartford, for 44 years. Her first husband, Theodore Bousman, died in 1950. Her second husband, Grant Campbell, died in 1988. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Sara Ford of Simpsonville, S. C.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Norma Schermerhorn and Thelma Reed, both of Hartford City. Services at 10 a.m. Monday at First Christian Church, Hartford City. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City. Burial in Hartford City Cemetery, Hartford City. Memorials to the church.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 19, 1994
Contributed by Karin King

Hal Lantz Bracken, 52, died yesterday at home. The Decatur, Ill., native was a veteran of the Navy, worked as a journeyman meat cutter for Kroger Co. 28 years, and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 47. Surviving are his wife, Clarasee V.; daughters, Brenda Schinnerer of Leo and Kimberly D. Bracken at home; a son, William Michael with the U.S. Navy in California; and his mother, Rosalie N. Cory of Fort Wayne. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday in D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, where calling is 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be with military honors in Leo Cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to the American Cancer Society, church or Parkview Memorial Hospital optional care.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; January 1, 1991
Contributed by Jim Cox

ROBERT W. BRADTMILLER, 66, PRESIDENT OF NOVELTY, DIES
Robert W. (Bob) Bradtmiller, 66, of 5124 Tacoma Ave., Fort Wayne, president and founder of Wayne Novelty Corp. located on West Washington St. in Decatur, and active in the local Chamber of Commerce, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Wayne Lutheran hospital. He had been in ill health several months. Mr. Bradtmiller was also the owner of Wayne Development Corp., Fort Wayne. He was also active in the affairs of the Emmaus Lutheran Church and was a director of Lutheran hospital and Concordia Lutheran high school and a member of the Concordia Education Foundation. He was active in the Decatur Chamber of Commerce and was a former member of the Chamber's finance committee. He was a member of the Chamber's industrial division. Surviving are his wife, Mildred E.; a son, Paul A., Fort Wayne, both associated with the Wayne Novelty Corp; and one sister, Mrs. George Wehmeyer, Virginia. Also surviving are three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Emmaus Lutheran Church with burial at Concordia Gardens. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. tonight and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn funeral home and from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Preferred memorials are to Concordia Lutheran high school building fund or to Emmaus Lutheran Foundation.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; July 3, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Fred L. Buesching, 912 Hanover Street, died Thursday at St Joseph's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich, where he had been under observation for the past two weeks. He was an employe of the Berghoff Brewing Corporation. His body will arrive today at the Rodenbeck-Poak Funeral Home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 23, 1945
Contributed by JC

Frances Cagnet taken by death
Mrs. Frances (Vizard) Cagnet, of Monroeville Route 2, died at 6:30 a.m. today at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Oris Cagnet of Fort Wayne, and John B. Cagnet of Monroeville; one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Braun of Decatur; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and a nephew, Gerald Vizard of Decatur. The body was removed to the Marquart Funeral Home at Monroeville. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; February 13, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

William Henry Case, 75, died of Bright's disearse at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home on the California road, following an illness of five months. He was a retired tinner. Survivors include the widow, Josephine; two sons, Harry L. of near this city and Arthur B. Case of Grove Port, O.; two daughters, Mrs Della Pease and Mrs. Edith Dick of this city; eight grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Williams and Mrs. Ida Burg of Fort Wayne. The body was removed to Chalfant-Perry & Pook's funeral home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County; Indiana; April 20, 1938
Contributed by Karin King

Anna L. Childs, 70, Fairmount, died Monday at home. Among survivors are her husband, Robert C. Childs; a daughter; four sons; a sister; and two brothers, including Jesse Moorman, Berne. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, Fairmount, with burial in Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; July 7, 1998
Contributed by Karin King

Daniel J. Christman, age 59, of Fort Wayne, IN, died on August 7th, 2014. It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved son, husband, father, and brother. Daniel was a co-owner of Christman Milk Transport for 30+ years. He was a man of great strength, a tremendous sense of humor and loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting with his favorite bird dog Pete, listening to some good tunes, and being outdoors. Dan was a big sports fan and will be greatly missed by all. Daniel is survived by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Ann Christman of Fort Wayne, IN, his wife of 32 years, Susan Christman of Fort Wayne, IN, his three children; Erin (Adam) Pattee, Zachary (Jeniffer) Christman and Caitlin Christman; His five siblings, Michael (Deb) Christman, Thomas (Nichole) Christman, William (Jeanne) Christman, Cynthia (John) Heath and Krisann (Paul) Dygert. A Memorial Mass for Daniel will be held Saturday, 11:00 am August 16, 2014 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, 7215 St Joe Rd. Fort Wayne, with calling from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the church. The family will receive friends at their home Saturday, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Memorial to Easter Seals Arc or to the family. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, August 12, 2014
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Elizabeth M. Kalina Clark, 49, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Fort Wayne. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN, Elizabeth graduated from Bishop Luers HS and Purdue University and was a licensed professional engineer. She worked as an Environmental Engineer with Cooper Standard of Auburn. She was a member and longtime volunteer at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Her hobbies included cooking, antiquing, framing, sewing, but her passion was traveling with her family. Surviving are her husband, Mark Clark of Fort Wayne, IN; mother, Kathleen B. Kalina of Indianapolis, IN; children, Nicholas and Lauren Clark of Ft. Wayne, brother, Henry (Jenifer) Kalina,, sister, Kathleen S. Kalina both of Indianapolis, IN; mother in law, Sharon Clark of Churubusco, IN; sister in law, Laurie Clark of Tennmile, OR; sister in law, Debbie Clark of Churubusco, IN; sister in law, Tracy (Christian Frank) Clark of Custer, SD. Elizabeth was preceded in death by father, Henry A. Kalina, and brother in law, Christopher Clark. Mass of Christian Burial is 11;00 am, Friday, August 29, 2014 at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a .Vigil, 4:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; August 24, 2014
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Lewis M. Confer, 84, of Ossian, Indiana died Saturday at Lutheran Hospital. Born in Jay County, he had resided in Wells County 60 years. He was a retired employee of the Rastetter Furniture Company. Surviving are his wife, Goldie; three daughters, Mrs. Genivere Lantis of Owosso, Michigan, Mrs. Evan Summers of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Harold Dettmer of Fort Wayne, Route 4; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Middaugh of Huntington; three brothers, Charles of Montpelier, Edwin of Ossian, Route 2 and J. Curtis of Fort Wayne; also seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Wells County, Indiana Obituaries; June 15, 1918
Contributed by Jim Cox

Emilio W. Dusio, 78, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in New York, NY, Emilio earned his bachelors and first masters degree in Electrical Engineering from NYU. He then earned his second masters degree in computer science from Monmouth College in N.J. and received a certificate from Wharton School of Business. He was in engineering management with RCA and ITT for 41 years, retiring in 2002. Emilio was very active and dedicated to the churches he belonged to. He served on the parish councils, was a religion teacher for many years, was a money counter, and he and his wife served as the welcoming committee to new parishioners. He was also a volunteer for A.A.R.P. serving as the Indiana Technology Manager for their tax aide program as well as a volunteer tax preparer. Emilio was a member of the ROMEOs. He enjoyed traveling, photography, and being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His fun, loving, and generous personality will be missed. Surviving are his beloved wife of 53 years, Lena M. Dusio of Fort Wayne, children; Marie E. Dusio of Madison, WI, Joseph M. (Christine) Dusio of Cedar Rapids, IA, Angela (Joseph M.) Cropley of Burien, WA, Emilio John Dusio of Mount Juliet, TN, grandchildren Carlos and Alex Cropley, sister Caterina (Albert) Baldassarre of New York, NY, nephew Albert Baldassarre Jr., sister-in-law Antoinette Pezzano, and close family friend Peg Kermeen. Emilio was preceded in death by his father Angelo Dusio and mother Elizabeth Dusio-Musinski. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 am, Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, Fr. Mark Gurtner officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 with a rosary service at 8:45 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Indiana University Foundation Amyloid Research Group-Dr. Merrill Benson at http://www.iupui.edu/~amyloid/support.html or Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church-Building Fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 7, 2014
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Handwritten-Wed., Aug. 7, 1946
Granddaughter Is Malaria Victim
Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Neuenschwander of Berne received a letter today informing them of the death of their granddaughter, Dorcas Elaine Dyck, who died July 31 in the Dominican Republic where her parents are missionaries. Death was caused by malaria. The child was seven months old, having been born December 16, 1945. The mother was formerly Edna Neuenschwander. The parents and two brothers survive and all are well, the letter said.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 077-080
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Jesse H. Steele of Pleasant Mills, informs us of the death of Alexander Eicher, who at one time was a citizen of Pleasant Mills. He was in business in this city also, and there will be many of our readers who will remember him. He died at Harper, Kansas, and the following from a newspaper there will explain it: "Died, Monday, June 24, 1895, at his home a short distance north of Harper, Mr. Alexander Eicher, aged seventy-two years. The funeral was held at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. H. Fulton officiating. The deceased has been sick some time with rheumatism, the disease finally attacking his heart with fatal results. He was esteemed and respected most by those who knew him best."
Decatur Democratic Press; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, July 11, 1895
Contributed by Karin King

NATIVE OF SILVER LAKE DIES NEAR ELKHART AND WILL BE BURIED SUNDAY
Mrs. Anna Elder, 61, sister of Roy Little, Claypool and Emory Little, Milford, died at 10:30 o'clock Thursday night at her home five miles southwest of Elkhart. Mrs. Elder had been ailing for the past 17 years, but had only been in critical condition two weeks. Her death was due to a hemorrhage. Mrs. Elder was born at Silver Lake, daughter of William and Mary E. Little. Since her marriage to Eli Elder, 46 years ago, she had resided in Elkhart county. She was a member of the Elkhart Christian church. Surviving are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Vera Moyer, at home; son Paul Elder, Elkhart; four grandchildren; three brothers, Roy, Claypool, Emory, Milford and Charles, Escanabe, Mich.; and four sisters, Mrs. Roxie Frazer and Mrs. Flora Frazer, Chicago; Mrs. Carrie Minear, Lakeville and Mrs. Grace Kopp, Detroit.
Warsaw Daily Union, Kosciusko County, Indiana; December 13, 1941
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MISS ELDER PASSES AWAY LAST EVENING - Had Been An Invalid 27 Years or Since She was Two Years Of Age
Marjorie N. Elder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elder, of east of Warsaw, passed away at her home on Thursday evening. She would have been twenty-nine years old had she lived until June 19. Infantile paralysis caused her to be an invalid and speechless since two years of age. Miss Elder became worse about two weeks ago. The immediate cause of death was peritonitis. The deceased leaves her parents, two sisters, Miss Eba Elder and Mrs. Roy Bussing. Rev. Kreiger, pastor of the Brethren church of east of this city, will have charge of the services to be held at the residence at 1 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Interment will be at the Oakwood cemetery.
Warsaw Daily Times and Northern Indianian; Kosciusko County, Indiana; Friday, June 16, 1922
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OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES FRIDAY NIGHT - Mrs. Mary Elder, Aged 82 Years, Succumbs at William Bullers Home - FUNERAL TO BE SUNDAY
Mrs. Mary Elder, widow of William Elder, died at 11 o'clock last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Bullers on South Buffalo street. She was 82 years old and had lived her entire life in Warsaw and vicinity. She was born on a farm south of Warsaw. Mrs. Elder has a host of friends to mourn her death. She was a member of the Christian church. She is survived by two sisters; Mrs. William Bullers of this city and Mrs. Hattie Williamson of Burket and two brothers, Joe W. Kehler of Washington and Jerry A. Kehler of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Elder was the mother of three children, all preceding her in death. Her husband William Elder passed away nine years ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Palestine Christian church with interment at Palestine. Rev. J. W. Keefer will officiate.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana; July 31, 1926
Contributed by Karin King

NAOMI MAE ERNST, 77, CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP RESIDENT
Naomi Mae Ernst, 77, a Cleveland Township resident, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, in the Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had been a patient since September 1992. She was born on Aug. 26, 1915, in Mansfield, Ohio, a daughter of Herman and Freda Reichart Muth. She started her schooling in Mansfield, then her family moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she graduated from Central High School. After completing high school, she started her employment at the International Harvester Company where she worked for 18 years. She also was employed at the Wayne Knitting Mills for four years. On May 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert G. Ernst and they made their home in Fort Wayne and Waynedale before moving to Columbia City in the early 1950's, where they operated the Ernst Plumbing and Heating for many years. In 1980, they sold their home in Columbia City and moved to their present country home in Cleveland Township. Mrs. Ernst was a member of the Columbia City Order of Eastern Start. In addition to her husband, Bob, she is survived by several cousins in the Mansfield area. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1993, in the Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with the Rev. J. Phillip Blake officiating. Burial will be at South Park Cemetery, Columbia Township. The family will receive friends two hours before the service on Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Columbia City Post; Whitley County, Indiana, August 4, 1993
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Mary R. Steigmeyer Federspiel, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Golden Years Homestead. She was the daughter of the late Clem and Helen Steigmeyer, a Fort Wayne native and a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1942. She attended the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and earned her RN degree in 1945. Mary worked as a Registered Nurse and was the Resident Service Director with St. Anne Nursing Home for 21 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality. She served on the formation of the St. Charles Executive Council and was a past President of the Home and School Association. Mary was on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities Children's Service and past Charter Officer of Queen of Angels Catholic Church Rosary Sodality. She also volunteered at St. Anne Home in Medical Records for a number of years. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, E. Kenneth Federspiel; son, Dan (Debra) Federspiel of New Haven, IN; daughters, Barbara S. (Dr. Tom) Stieglitz of Rockford, IL and Ann M. (Dr. Phil) Godsey of Fort Wayne, IN; six grandchildren; Gina (Tony) Gray of Fort Wayne, Geoffrey Federspiel of New Haven, Nora (Brian) Groeschel of Madison WI, and Ezra, Hannah and Emma Stieglitz; two great grandchildren; Joe and Lucy Gray; sisters, Carol (Dan) Offerle of Fort Wayne, IN and Susie (John) Haffner of Indianapolis, IN. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Dr. Dave Steigmeyer, John Steigmeyer, and Paul Steigmeyer. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, 10:30 am, July 7, 2014 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Msgr John Suelzer officiating. Calling will also be Sunday, July 06, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with a Vigil at 4:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Charles Catholic School.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 2, 2014
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CHURUBUSCO - Larry Lynn Frazier, 65, of Churubusco died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. Mr. Frazier was a self-employed farmer since the early 1970s. He had also worked at the Montgomery Ward Warehouse, UPS in Fort Wayne for 10 years and McLean Trucking in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Arcola High School with the class of 1960 where he ran cross country, played basketball and was an FFA member. He was a 10-year Allen County 4-H member. Mr. Frazier attended Purdue University for three years. He was a member of First Eel River Baptist Church in Churubusco where he was a former deacon. Mr. Frazier was an avid fan of cars, Elvis Presley, Purdue sports and playing cards with his poker group. He loved spending time with his grandchildren making memories by sharing in hay rides, Easter egg hunts and Halloween events. He was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Allen County to Dorwin Eugene and Donabelle (Leitch) Frazier. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Fort Wayne. He married Suzanne Crabill-Bangs in Whitley County on Sept. 19, 1983. She survives in Churubusco. Also surviving are his children and their spouses, Tammera Lynnette ''Tammy'' and David Karr of LaOtto, Trinna Marie and Ty Keener of Churubusco, Timothy Lee and Susan Frazier of Fort Wayne, and Trisha Lynne and Randal Hockemeyer of Decatur; 13 grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie Lee and Sharon Frazier of South Whitley; and a sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne Kay and Ron Unglaub of Flower Mound, Texas. He was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Lynn Frazier. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Eel River Baptist Church, Carroll Road, Churubusco, with Pastor Kerry Niman officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco. Calling will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; December 27, 2007
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Brenda L. Frisch, 62, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014, after a 27 year battle with Crohns disease. Born in Decatur, Brenda was a district manager with Fort Wayne Newspapers. She enjoyed sewing for her family, making blankets for the needy and loved spending time with her grandkids. Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Mark Frisch of Fort Wayne; children, Matt McBride of Huntertown, Carl (Rosanna) Frisch of Victoria, TX, Marti (Eric) Lopshire of Huntington, and Ann (David) Chupp of Fort Wayne; sisters, Georgie (Glen) Mygrant of Bluffton, and Lana (Geno) Wolfe of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 am Monday at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 1515 Barthold St. with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also 2 to 7 pm Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. with a vigil service at 6:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Indiana Organ Procurement.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, August 8, 2014
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LOCAL MAN'S SISTER DIES AT UNION
Services for Mrs. Marjorie Louise Fuhrman, 44, of Linton, formerly of Fort Wayne, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Klaen Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Mrs. Fuhrman died Wednesday morning in the Freeman-Greene County hospital, Linton. She had been ill eight months. Before moving to Linton two years ago, Mrs. Fuhrman was employed at Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband, Edward E., a former department head at Montgomery Ward; a son, Timothy; four daughters, Susan, Sheryl, Beth and Christine, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Boese, Ft. Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Bengs, Mrs. Dorothy Donahoo and Mrs. Patricia Colomme, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Carolyn Tinker, Fremont, Calif., and two brothers, James Boese, with the Navy at San Diego, Calif., and William Boese, Berne. A son, Terry Lee, was killed in action in Vietnam last April.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, August 29, 1969
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Handwritten-Fri. Aug. 9, 1946
Mrs. William Thompson and Mrs. Albert Yoder motored to Fort Wayne today where they attended the funeral of their nephew and cousin, P. James Gerber, 39, who died at Glendale, California, on July 31. The body was returned to Fort Wayne Wednesday afternoon and funeral services were held this afternoon at the McComb and Sons Funeral Home. [buried in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 081
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Gordon W. Gilbert , 74, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at in Fort Wayne. Born in Oneida, NY, Gordon attended Indiana University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. While attending I. U. , he met Carol Szink, whom he married in Fort Wayne. He served his country in the Air Force and was stationed in France. Gordon worked in data processing at Magnavox for 25 years, He was a member of St Jude Catholic Church, Lake George Sail Club and Lake George Lake Owners Association. He was an avid I U football and basketball fan and a Detroit Tigers and Lions fan. Surviving are his sisters, Judy Molinsky of Oklahoma City, OK and Nancy (George) Shepard of Cansastota, NY; his good friend and caregiver, Judith Hackett. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Sophie Gilbert, wife Carol Gilbert. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday 10:30 am, August 27, 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Fr. Jake Runyon officiating. Calling will also be Tuesday, August 26, 2014 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with a Vigil, at 4:30 pm. Entombment in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of N E Indiana.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; August 22, 2014
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Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Goette, 85, who died unexpectedly at 9:20 am Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Russell Dale, 2821 Plaza Drive, will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Scheumann Funeral Home and at 2 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev Herman Heine officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Mrs Goette made her home with her daughter. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A native of Germany, she came to this country when she was 18 and resided in Fort Wayne the balance of her life. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Zion Church and the ladies section of Kreis Stolzenau. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs Dale and Mrs Henry Berning, Fort Wayne, a son, Fred, Fort Wayne, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs Henry Dohrmann, Fort Wayne, a sister-in-law, Mrs Fred West, Fort Wayne, and one half-sister in Germany.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; 1950
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After a lingering illness of two years, Jerry Goshert, 73, died at his home six miles west of Warsaw at 3 o'clock on Thursday evening. Death was due to cancer. Mr. Goshert is survived by his widow, one son, Everett Goshert, of northwest of Warsaw, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward Goshert, of Waterville, Mich.; three grandsons, Ronald and James Goshert, sons of Everett Goshert, and Lowell Goshert, son of Mrs. Edward Goshert.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, April 6, 1923
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JEROME H. GREENGARD, 85, died Saturday at Byron Health Center. Born in Chicago, he lived in Fort Wayne since 1987. He was operator of Jerome's Ladies' Clothing in North Manchester. Surviving are his wife, Mary H.; a son, Robert J. of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. No services or calling. Arrangements by D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 3, 1994
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Grace Alice Lopshire Griffith, 82, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Grace was a florist and instrumental in building and maintaining Lopshire Flowers. She was a member of St.Jude Catholic Church. Surviving are her daughter, Jeannine Griffith of Fort Wayne; son, Doug Griffith of Fort Wayne; brother, Jerry (Judy) Lopshire. Grace was preceded in death by husband, Thomas Griffith, parents, John and Edna Lopshire; sister, Helen Barry. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Monday, June 09, 2014, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a vigil at 7;30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church or St. Mary's Soup Kitchen.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, June 7, 2014
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Isabel V. Grunden is fatally injured
Mrs. Isabel V. Grunden, 56, of Ohio City, O., Route 2, and a passenger in her car, Reuben C. Hoover, 85, also of Ohio City Route 2 were killed at 5 p.m. Friday in a car-semi truck accident at the intersection of Ohio 29 and Ohio 49, 13 miles west of Celina, O. The auto reportedly ran a stop sign and was struck broadside by the truck driven by Leonard L. Kittle, 42, of Celina Route 5, who was not injured. Bodies of the accident victims were removed to the W. H. Dick and Son Funeral Home in Celina.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; February 13, 1971
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Irma O. Gump, 96, native of Ari
Irma O. Gump, 96, of 1105 1/2 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, Wabash County, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1993, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 21, 1897, at Ari, a daughter of Gideon W. and Sarah Cobb. On July 3, 1915, she was united in marriage to Leslie W. Gump. He died on Dec. 22, 1973. Mrs. Gump was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include one son, Wilbur J. Gump, North Manchester, two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Opal) Lasua of Hanna, and Mrs. Homer (Ruby) Schenk of LaOtto; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, Leslie, she was preceded in death by four sisters. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 1993, at Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Mark Flora-Swick and the Rev. Glen Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, and one hour before the service at the church. For those who wish, memorials may be given to Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren.
Columbia City Post & Mail, Whitley County, Indiana, August 4, 1993
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Miss Gertrude A. Hake, aged 36 years, died of complications at the home, 2445 Smith Street, this morning at 6:15 o'clock. The deceased was born and reared in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hake, and two sisters, Mary, at home, and Lillian, at the Sacred Heart Academy. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and at the St. Peter's Catholic Church at 9:30 o'clock. Burial in the Catholic cemetery.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 7, 1921
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Services Tuesday For Mrs. Heemsoth
Mrs. Louisa Dickmeyer Heemsoth, 68, died at 11 pm Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Gertrude Sunday, 2806 South Lafayette Street. She had been ill for some time. A native of Stolzenau, Germany, Mrs Heemsoth came to the United States when she was a girl. She was the widow of Henry (Dutch Heine) Heemsoth, and a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid Scoiety, and the Kreis Stolzenan Ladies Society. She and her husband resided on Hugh Street. Surviving besides Mrs Sunday are three sons: Arnold, Herman and Robert; two daughters Mrs Frederick Woerner and Mrs Frederick Ahlemeyer, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers, Edwin and Aldred Dickmeyer and two sisters, Mrs Emma These and Mrs Mathilda Hockemeyer. Services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at the Rodenbeck-Pook Funeral Home, the Rev Edwin S Nerger officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, February 5, 1951
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Keith M. Heffelfinger, 79, of Garrett died Sunday. The Garrett native was a conductor/brakeman for the B & O Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Ruth of Auburn; sons, Keith J. of Churubusco, David of Denver and Mark of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mary Wessel of Austin, Texas; a sister, Betty Bell of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour before, services are at the church. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Garrett. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church or DeKalb Co. Cancer Society.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; March 25, 1996
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Howard R. Henry, 52, of 2814 Plaza Drive, a representative of the Corn Products Sales Co., Indianapolis was fatally injured about 8 a.m. yesterday in a two-car crash on State Road 3 in southeastern Huntington County. Driver of the other automobile was William C. Poulson, 21, of R. R. 1, Liberty Center, whose car, traveling west on the county blacktop road, hit the left side of Henry's automobile, which was southbound on State Road 3. Mr. Henry, thrown from his vehicle as it skidded 210 feet from the point of impact, suffered a broken arm, a broken leg and internal injuries. A handkerchief was found caught on the top of a sign along the road and one rear trouser pocket in Mr. Henry's clothing was torn, leading to the belief he may have been thrown into the air and over the sign. Driver To Face Charges
Poulson was cited into court by Huntington County Sheriff Harry E. Divelbiss to answer at least to a charge of failure to yield the right-of-way. Damage to Poulson's car was estimated at $500 and the automobile of Mr. Henry was driving, owned by the Indianapolis firm, at $200. Mr. Henry was a trustee of Fort Wayne Lodge 153, BPO Elks, a member of the United Commercial Travelers and of the Turners, and a past president of the Manufacturers Representatives Association. Surviving are the wife, Alice; two sons, Richard H., and Douglas F., both of Fort Wayne; his mother, Mrs. Emma Henry, this city, and two grandchildren. The body, taken first to the Briggs Funeral Home at Huntington, has been brought here to the D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. The Elks Lodge has arranged services for 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Funeral rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, the Rev. E. S. McKee officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 7, 1953
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HERMAN M. HOLDEMAN, 87, FATHER OF LINDA ZIMMERMAN
Herman M. Holdeman, 87, of 454 Thompson St., Winchester, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1993, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on Dec. 23, 1915, in Randolph County. His parents are deceased. He was retired from Anchor-Hocking Glass, Winchester. He was a member of the Anchor-Hocking Sympathy club, the East Street Congregational Christian Church and for 42 years was a Winchester Volunteer firefighter. Mr. Holdeman is survived by his wife, Bertha Bouseman Holdeman; three daughters, Sheri Huston of Winchester, Janet VanNatta of Columbus and Linda Zimmerman of Columbia City; one step-daughter, Joyce McKibbin of Knoxville, Tenn.; one step-son, David VanNott of West Carrollton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Roger Holdeman and Kenneth Eugene Holdeman, both of Winchester. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 1993, at Walker Funeral Home, Winchester, with the Rev. Keith Wooden officiating. Burial will be at Fountain Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Columbia City Post, Whitley County, Indiana; August 4, 1993
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UNDER THE WHEELS - The Sad Ending of Conductor James O. Hurless, Who is Accidentally Killed While on Duty.
At 4 o'clock yesterday morning Conductor James O. Hurless was found lying beside the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago track in a mangled condition near Bucyrus, O., by his fellow trainmen. About two hours afterward he died in spite of medical aid. Hurless has been employed as extra conductor by the Pennsylvania Company but on this occasion was acting a flagman. It is supposed that in attempting to get off the caboose he slipped and fell under the cars. Tuesday Hurless went out on the road as flagman on the first section of freight train No. 80. He was married last spring and has since resided in a cosy cottage at 75 Oliver Street. He was a member of Maumee lodge No. 50, A. O. U. W., the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Relief association. Mrs. Hurless, wife of the deceased went to Bucyrus on No. 4 and Emanuel Hurless, his brother, on No. 6. Last evening the remains were brought to this city on No. 9.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 7, 1893
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Captain Jacobs is missing in Air War over Europe Relatives of Capt. Randolph Jacobs, former Fort Wayne resident, have learned that he has been missing in action over Europe since May 1. Captain Jacobs was a pilot of a B-17 based in England and was the holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters. Not long after he arrived in England and started on the mission he and most of his crew escaped from a Fortress which went down over the Channel. Later he was cited for piloting a badly damaged plane to safety. When he had completed enough missions to come home, he chose to stay on to complete five more. Capt. Jacobs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jacobs and brother of Miss Georgianna Jacobs, all of Chicago. He is a graduate of South Side High School and was associated in business with his father who owned a music store here. He was with the first class of cadets to graduate from George Field, Illinois on December 13, 1942. He went overseas on July, 1943. Relatives of his in Fort Wayne are Mrs. Albert Krueper; Mrs. Verne Mitchell and Mrs. Fred Smith.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, May 24, 1944
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Hartford City, Sept. 1 - Mrs. Rosetta Johnson, 74, widow of John R. Johnson, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning at her home in Trenton, five miles east of here of a heart attack. She was preparing to go to Sunday school at the time. Four sisters survive. The funeral will be held at the Trenton Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with burial in the Trenton Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; September 2, 1940
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Matt Kever, 30, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014. Born in Fort Wayne, Matt was a 2002 graduate of Snider High School and a member of the Level 13 Church. Matt was an accomplished drummer who began his career at the age of five, played throughout high school and was currently with the Primal Urge Band. He also worked for Keystone R. V. Surviving are his wife, Alisha Diane Kever of Fort Wayne; daughters, Gillian Mae, 10; Kalina Jo, 8; Evelyn Diane, 4; father, Robert A. (Sue) Kever of Hoagland; mother, Becky Jo (Jerry) Owen of Fort Wayne; brother, Josh Kever; step-sisters, Nicoma (Chuck) Cook; Nichole Owen; Amber Saalfrank; Sarah Saalfrank; Mandy Saalfrank; Abby Saalfrank; grandparents, Jack (Betty) Gething of Fort Wayne; parents-in-law, Justin and Jan Kalinowski of New Haven; sisters-in-law, Becca (Lopaka) Radona and Niky Kalinowski. Matt was preceded in death by grandparents, Gustav and Berniece Kever. Funeral Service is 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Level 13 Church 8840 St. Joe Rd with calling one hour prior, Pastor Rob Tippey officiating. Calling also at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alisha Kever for the children's education fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; August 16, 2014
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Emanuel Kistler, 83, Indianapolis, a former Berne resident, died June 4. Surviving is a daughter. His wife, Zella, died on January 28, 1989. Memorial services were held June 7, with burial in Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, June 10, 1996
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Fred W. Kitson dies on Sunday
Fred W. Kitson, 75, a native of Decatur, died Sunday morning at his home, 2127 Revere Avenue, Dayton, O. He had been in failing health for three years and seriously ill for three weeks. Born in Decatur Sept. 22, 1895, he was a son of William and Margaret A. Stoneburger Kitson. He went to Dayton following completion of studies in Adams County Schools. Mr. Kitson was a retired jeweler. Surviving are his wife, Eleanor [Fletcher]; two stepsons; one sister, Mrs. Ray (Georgia) McMichael of Monroe; a nephew, Cedric Tumbleson of Decatur; and three nieces, Mrs. Bob Lord and Mrs. Vaughn Hilyard, both of Decatur, and Mrs. Ben Kemp of Fort Wayne. One brother and two sisters are deceased. Funeral rites will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Tobias Funeral Home in Dayton, with burial in that city. [buried Mount Zion Shoup Cemetery; Beavercreek, Greene County, Ohio]
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Monday, February 1, 1971
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Gezina P. "Gina" Knipscheer, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed Monday, September 1, 2014 at Saint Anne Home. Born January 23, 1918, in Gendt, The Netherlands, the oldest daughter of Johannes and Maria '"Elisabeth" Buurman. Gina and Jan moved their family to the United States in 1957. Gina was the co-owner and founder of Knipscheer Collision along with her late husband, Jan H. Knipscheer, 2004. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Fort Wayne Sport Club. She is survived by her daughter, Elisabeth C. (Gary) Turpchinoff; sons, Fred J. (Jane) Knipscheer and Jan H. "Eric" (Martha) Knipscheer; sister, Riet Buurman; ten grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Wim, Hend, Gros and Theo Buurman and two sisters, Leida Van Wissen and Nel Buurman. Private Funeral Services were held for the family. She was entombed at Catholic Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to League of the Blind or Saint Anne Home.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 2, 2014
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Funeral services for Mrs Louis C Kramer, 69, of 2310 South Hanna Street, who died at 5:05 am Thursday at the Lutheran Hospital following an illness of four years, will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 pm at the Scheumann-Van Buskirk Funeral Home, and at 3 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran Church, Dr Paul L Dannenfeldt and the Rev Herman F Zehnder officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. A member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid and the GUV, she is survived by her husband, Louis C; a son, Edgar, Fort Wayne; a brother, William Heckelsberg, Terre Haute, and a sister, Mrs Minnie Kroesch, Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; June 21, 1946
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WARSAW, Jan. 12 - Mrs. Addie Linn, 74, died at the Kosciusko county infirmary following an illness of several weeks. She was a native of Ohio. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Scott Hoover, residing southeast of Warsaw. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the ?? Funeral Home and interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 13, 1937
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Doris J. McDonald, 80, of Petroleum, Indiana passed on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. She was born into the family of Claude and Edith (Onweller) Grover on July 24, 1934 in Wells County, Indiana. Doris graduated from Chester Center High School and after graduation worked at RS&M Photography Studios in Bluffton prior to her training as a beautician. She married Ron McDonald and lived in the Montpelier and Petroleum, Indiana area all of her life. She worked at the Overhead Door in Hartford City prior to cutting hair at Fiat and eventually opening her own beauty shop for many years in Petroleum where she had many clients who enjoyed her pleasant personality and style. She had two children, Son - Kevin McDonald, and Daughter - Kim McDonald. Always quick with a smile and kind word, Doris was an amazing woman who maintained a positive, uplifting attitude and was a blessing to those who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with family, many good times at Blue Water near Montpelier, conversing with friends and doting on her cats. She was predeceased by her parents, her prior husband, Ron McDonald, and her only brother, Roger Grover. Along with her two children, she leaves behind six grandchildren: Dakota & Joshua Cook, Thea and Tyler Smekens and Emily and Ethan McDonald. She also leaves many other nieces, nephews and extended family - as well as many friends she made along her journey. A woman of quiet, yet firm faith, she was a Believer who has finally gone to her true home. She will be dearly and greatly missed. Our love for you is eternal mom, and we will see you soon in heaven! The family wishes to thank all of those who touched Doris' life and who showed her kindness, particularly Jay and Nancy Betts who were always there to help mother. The family has chosen to celebrate Doris' life at a memorial service held at a later date to be announced. No viewing or visitation is planned at this time. Walker-Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier has been chosen to handle the arrangements.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Huntington County, Indiana; December 24, 2014

PETROLEUM - Doris J. McDonald, 80, of Petroleum passed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. The family has chosen to celebrate Doris' life at a memorial service held at a later date to be announced. No viewing or visitation is planned at this time. Walker-Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier has been chosen to handle the arrangements. Memorials may be sent to the Bluffton Animal Shelter at 1613 W. Cherry St., Bluffton, Indiana, 46714.
Chronicle-Tribune, Grant County, Indiana; Tuesday, December 30, 2014
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Sept. 3, 1926 - June 1, 2008
MUNCIE — Margaret (May) “Chickie” McDonald, 81, longtime Muncie area resident, died June 1, 2008, at Muncie Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She had been a homemaker most of her life. Survivors include a son, James M. (Elizabeth) McDonald; three daughters, Beverly (Charlie) Rahe, Patricia (Darrell Clark) Hudson, and Michele (Rick) Glaze; a brother, Paul (Janet) May; two sisters, Anne Ferguson and Ruth May; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, John M. McDonald, preceded her in death. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 S. Fifth St., Middletown, with Charlie Centers officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Miller Cemetery in Middletown. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Published in The Herald Bulletin, Madison County, Indiana from 6/3/2008 - 6/5/2008.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Matilda Jane Merica, aged 58 years, wife of Smith Merica, died at her home in Monroeville Saturday eveing, February 5, death being due to complications. The surviving relatives include the husband, three daughters, Mrs. John Rider, Monroeville; Mrs. Walter Hart, Fort Wayne and Miss Blanch, at home; seven sons, Joseph, United States navy; Roy, Fort Wayne; Ernest, residing south of New Haven; Lester, Columbus, O.; Walter, Bluffton, and Clifford and John, residing at home; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Merica, Payne, O.; Mrs. Biggs, Williams, Ind; Mrs. Emly Folk, Paulding county, O.; one brother, Charles Parker, Babson, O.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and 2:30 o'clock from the United Brethren church at Monroeville. Interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Monroeville.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 9, 1921
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Clarence Victor Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller who live near Preble, died Monday, August 12. The child was born December 16, 190 and was nearly eight months old. The family wish to return their sincerest thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who assisted them during the illness and death of their baby boy.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; 8 Jun 1935

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Clarence Victor Miller; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 1; Marital status: Single
Birth Date: abt 1900; Birth Place: Preble Co Adams Co Ind; Death Date: 11 Aug 1901; Death Place: Preble, Adams, Indiana, USA
Father: Charles Miller; Mother: ?? Hester; Informant: none listed; Burial: August 14, 1901; Magley Cemetery
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Feb. 16, 1935 - June 2, 2008
ALEXANDRIA — Virginia R. Modglin, 73, Alexandria, died June 2, 2008, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 16, 1935, in Mitchell, the daughter of Henry D. Leatherman and Ruth (Frye) Leatherman, and resided in Alexandria since 1970. Virginia was a graduate of Orleans High School-Class of 1953. She retired from RCA/Thomson Consumer Electronics, formerly of Marion, in 1994, after 28 years of employment. She was a member of the Alexandria Eagles Auxiliary and attended the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene. Virginia enjoyed reading, antiquing and fishing. However, her greatest enjoyment was in the care and nurturing of her family, and especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, David L. Modglin, whom she married May 26, 1970; three sons, Anthony (Karen) McLaughlin of Troy, Mo., Daniel (Donna) McLaughlin of Wentzville, Mo., and Randy (Jolene) McLaughlin of Alexandria; six grandchildren, Brittani (Brian) Pomeroy, Melissa (Adam) Greer and Jodi (Paul) Mitchell, all of St. Louis, Mo., Erin (Reid) Lacey of Alexandria, Jami Pitts of Anderson, and Heath McLaughlin of Alexandria; two great-grandchildren, Owen Greer and Madeline Mitchell; four sisters, Marguerite Pemberton and Edith Goodpaster, both of Orleans, Carol Willyard of French Lick, and Ann Martin of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister, and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Pomeroy. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Owens Funeral Home, 4 12 N. Harrison St., Alexandria, with Pastor Mark Diemer of the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will follow in Park View Cemetery, Alexandria. Friends may call after noon on Wednesday until the hour of service.
Published in The Herald Bulletin, Madison County, Indiana from 6/3/2008 - 6/5/2008.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MRS. HANNAH E. MORLEY, 85, DIES FROM PNEUMONIA Was III Only a Days Few Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Morley, 85. of 815 South Franklin street, died at the Sacred Heart hospital Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. Pneumonia was the cause of her death and she had been ill since last Monday. Mrs. Morley had been in good health until that time and about the middle of last week pneumonia developed and Friday noon she was taken to the hospital after her condition became very serious. Tihe aged woman was a sister of H. C. Breece of 819 South Franklin street and she came here five years ago from Kalamazoo, Mich., where she had been making her home with a daughter. Here she lived in a part of the residence occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Olinger at 815 South Franklin. Mrs. Morley was born in Knox county, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1851. When a young woman she married Chas Ashton and a number of years after his death she and Adam Morley were married. Mr. Morley has been dead for twelve years. Surviving Mrs. Morley are two children by her first marriage, John F. Ashton of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. Mary E. Baker of Kalamazoo, Mich., one brother, Mr. Breece, one sister, Mrs. Ellen Gordon ot Pasadena, Calif., five grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren. Mrs. Morley was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at the Minklin funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be made in Union cemetery northwest of Garrett. The Rev. B. H. Franklin will officiate. The body will be at the funeral home until time for the service.
Garrett Clipper, DeKalb County, Indiana; January 11, 1937
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WARSAW: Edward Mudd, 70, died Thursday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He retired from NIPSCO after 30 years. His wife, Rose, died in 1985. Surviving are three sons, Terry, Charles and Ron, all of Warsaw; three daughters, Donna Sansbury of Missouri, Christina McNeal of Warsaw and JoEllen Crisp of Charlotte, N. C.; a brother, Leonard of California; three sisters, Veronica Cox of Fort Wayne, Patricia Robinson of Paulding, Ohio and Gertrude Mudd of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. Calling from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, November 19, 1994
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Handwritten-Wed., Sept. 18, 1946
Mother of Local Woman Dies in East
Mrs. Anna Myerson, 82, of Brooklyn, N. Y., mother of Mrs. H. B. Centz of Berne, died Saturday afternoon in that city. She had been ill for some time with hardening of the arteries and complications. Funeral services were held Sunday. In addition to the daughter here, three other daughters and two sons survive. The husband is deceased. Mrs. Centz had visited with her mother recently and just returned to her home here Saturday morning. When she left Brooklyn her mother was much improved. Mrs. Centz was home only a few hours when she received the message of her mother's death.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 101
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GARRETT: Ralph A. Noel, 86, died Thursday at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. He was a partner in Noel Brothers Farm, Garrett, retiring in 1979. He was also a former employee of Auburn Automotive Company. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, John R. of Fremont and David W. of Rockford, Ill.; and two grandsons. Services at 11 a.m. Monday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Masonic services at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Garrett. Memorials to Cornea Eye Research Foundation or Alterstar United Methodist Church, Garrett.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; November 19, 1994
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PITTENGER FUNERAL TO BE HELD MONDAY
Dr. Frank N. Palmer, of Winona Lake will conduct funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock for John A. Pittenger, aged resident of Kosciusko county, who passed away Friday morning. The services will be held at the family home two and one-half miles south of Warsaw and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Pittenger was born in Wayne county, Ohio, May 8, 1838, and came to Kosciusko county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pittenger, in 1844. His father built the home on the Pittenger farm and Mr. Pittenger resided there from the time he was 8 years of age until his death. He was the last of thirteen children, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. His wife died eleven years ago, and he is survived b three children, John J. Pittenger, of Redwood Falls, Minn.; Mrs. F. J. Ettinger, of south of Warsaw, and Miss Edna Pittenger, who resides at home. Four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Pittenger was the father of seven children, four having preceded him in death.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, April 7, 1923
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Aug. 15, 1933 - June 2, 2008
Robert L. Powell, 74, of Anderson, died June 2, 2008, at his residence after an extended illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was retired from Delco Remy. Survivors include three sons, Phillip (wife, Raejean) Powell, Jerry Powell and Randy Powell; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a half brother, Butch Powell. His wife of almost 53 years, Doris (Conklin) Powell, died April 14, 2007. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harper and Dunnichay Funeral Home, 305 Sigler St., Frankton, with the Rev. Alvin Covell officiating. Burial will be in K of P and IOOF Cemetery in Frankton. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans Association. Post condolences at www.theheraldbulletin.com.
Published in The Herald Bulletin, Madison County, Indiana from 6/3/2008 - 6/5/2008.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LOUIS DALE REIMER, 63, died Tuesday at The Oaks Living Center, Columbia City. Born in Whitley County, he retired from farming in 1992. He also worked at J. I. Case from 1956 to 1960, LML Engineering from 1966 to 1980 and Apple Tree Construction from 1988 to 1989. Surviving are four sons, Louis D. Jr. of North Manchester, Tim of Great Lakes, Ill., Ron of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Curtis of Servia; a daughter, Melody Shepherd of North Manchester; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Harry Frederick of Fort Wayne, Richard I. of Columbia City, Franklin of Bippus, and Robert William, Price, Brice and Delmar D., all of Columbia City; and three sisters, Betty Treece of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Patricia Hartman and Judith Elizabeth Thompson, both of South Whitley. Services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, with calling from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial at Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia Township.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, October 7, 1998
Contributed by Karin King

Harry Rempe, 77, is taken by death Harry William Rempe, 77, of New Bremen, O.; father of Mrs. Franklin Hobrock of Decatur Route 1, died Wednesday morning in Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's, O. He had been ill 10 months and hospitalized one week. Born in Auglaize County, O., Oct. 27, 1893, he was a son of Henry and Rosina Wesling Rempe, and was married to Minnie Klosterman June 17, 1920. Mr. Rempe, a retired farmer was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Bremen, and the Home Benefit Association of New Bremen. Surviving are his wife; four sons, Robert of New Bremen, Paul and Thomas of St. Mary's and James of Lima, O.; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Linda) McDermitt of St. Mary's, Mrs. Franklin (Marie) Hobrock of Decatur Route 1, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Deizeith of Celina, O., Mrs. Lee (Ruth) Rush of Kendallville, and Mrs. Leo (Esther) Huebner of Paulding, O.; 24 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Vornholt Funeral Home in New Bremen, with Rev. O. J. Scheib officiating. Burial will be in German Protestant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, February 25, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Erma B. Rice, 87, of Huntington, a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at Miller's Merry Manor. The Somerset, Pa., native retired in 1973 from Memcor after 10 years of service and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are a grandson, Steve, of Columbia City; a granddaughter, Deborah Studebaker of Kendallville; sisters Mary Horchler of Frostburg, Md., Ida Schadt of Cumberland, Md., Edna Swan of Valparaiso and Lois Plew of Columbia City; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; sons, Richard and Paul; and six brothers. Services are at Deal Robbins & Van Gilder Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana, October 21, 1998
Contributed by JC

Boy is Killed When Struck by Decatur Car
Six-year-old Lee Marvin Robinson, of 901 ½ East Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, was fatally injured Friday afternoon when struck by a car driven by Lester E. Schinnerer, 25, of 916 High Street, Decatur. The child, son of Mrs. Lula Mae Robinson, was dead on arrival at St. Joseph's Hospital. He sustained a broken neck and a left leg fracture. The accident occurred at 3:34 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Harmar Street, near the Harmar School. Schinnerer told police he was westbound in the left lane and had the green light when the accident occurred. He said the boy was headed toward the south side of Washington Street in the east crosswalk and had passed in front of two lanes of cars stopped at the intersection before walking into the path of his car. The death was the second in Fort Wayne city traffic this year. Patrolmen Homer Gatchell and Steve Butz investigated. The Robinson boy was a kindergarten student at Harmar School. Survivors in addition to his mother include his grandmother, Mrs. Ovetta Hutchinson of Brent, Ala. The body was taken to the Micheaux Funeral Home.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, February 6, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

Helen C. Rodenbeck , 85, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Carmel. She was a native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, IN. Helen graduated from Central Catholic HS 1946 and International Business College 1948. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality. Helen was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Eighteen years ago she began her Alzheimer's journey. It took her from home to adult day care, then to a memory care unit. Through her journey she never lost the love of people and God. If you would have met her she would have told you she loved you. In her earlier stages she would recite the apostles creed. She wanted all to know she believed in God and her Catholic faith. Helen will be greatly missed. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Melvin H Rodenbeck of Carmel, IN: daughter, Cindy A. (Harry) Richardson of Carmel, IN; son, Chris A. (Camy) Rodenbeck of Fort Wayne, IN grandchildren, Valerie (Kris) Maher, Joel Richardson, Nicholas Richardson, Tori Rodenbeck, Tyler Rodenbeck and a great grandson, Hayden Maher. Helen was preceded in death by father, Robert F. McKering, mother, Helen McKering, son, Michael E. Rodenbeck. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Friday, July 18, 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, with Fr. Robert D'Souza officiating. Calling also at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue Thursday, July 17, 2014 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Vigil at 7:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery , Fort Wayne, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, July 15, 2014
Contributed by JC

Rose M. Ryan, 81, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, Rose retired from St. Joe Hospital and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She loved reading, the arts, and especially her children and grandchildren, who were her greatest treasure. Rose enjoyed Fort Wayne Arts, particularly the Ballet, the Philharmonic and the Art Museum where she was a volunteer docent. She volunteered for NEIRRS, the Cathedral Museum and Study Connection and had a love for education. Surviving are her children, Regina (Kerry) Blanchette, Timothy (Kathy) Ryan, Rebecca (Phil) Laughlin, Kara (Rob) Slocum, Molly (Tom) Smethers all of Fort Wayne, and Sean (Juli) Ryan of Cincinnati, OH; sisters, Mary Ellen (Tom) Schon of Fort Wayne; brother, Martin Hart of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jason and Travis Blanchette, Chelsea (Ryan) Ross, Kalissa (Tylor) Herron, Megan and Michael Ryan, Brady, Ryan, Patrick and Logan Laughlin, Molly, Lauren, Bobby and James Slocum, Haley, Luke, Anna and Joseph Smethers, and Ashley, Keegan and Lucas Ryan; great-grandson, Jackson Ross, and one great-grandchild on the way. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, James Ryan; and sisters, Agnes Hart and Jane Hart. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 am Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harrison St., with calling 1 hour prior at the church. Calling also 7 to 9 pm Monday at Mungovan and Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 South Calhoun St. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Visiting Nurse.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, July 19, 2014
Contributed by JC

Dolores Mae Scheiman, 80, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at her home in Fort Wayne. She was a native and lifetime resident of Fort Wayne, IN, and graduated from Bishop Luers HS. Dolores worked at Wayne Home Equipment from August 1973 until retirement in November 1998. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping with her husband and sitting on her back porch watching the squirrels. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; August 31, 2014
Contributed by JC

FUNERAL HELD TODAY FOR SCHRECK INFANT Funeral services were held at Fort Wayne this morning for Arthur Joseph Schreck III., who died at St. Joseph's hospital in that city Saturday. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery at Fort Wayne. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Margaret Klepper of this city. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, William and Robert, and the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Klepper of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Schreck, Sr. of Fort Wayne.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; October 24, 1944
Contributed by Karin King

Edward W. Schroeder, 86, of 1038 Linden Drive, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home following an illness of several months. He was born April 6, 1896, in Allen County, Indiana., a son of Edward and Mary (Brandt) Schroeder. He was preceded in death in 1976 by his wife, Vera Mae, whom he married Aug. 12, 1925. Surviving is a son, William C. Schroeder of 1038 Linden Drive; a sister, Dorothy Fruechtenicht of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, who died in 1963; five sisters, two brothers and his wife. Mr. Schroeder was a retired salesman for National Mill Supply, Fort Wayne, where he worked for 43 years. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church; was a charter member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne; past chairman of the board of Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne; a member of Decatur Post No. 43, American Legion, and a veteran of World War I. Van Wert arrangements were handled by Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Klaehn South Anthony Chapel in Fort Wayne, the Rev. H. K. Dietrich of Van Wert officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Gardens in Fort Wayne. Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. Friday until time for the service at the Klaehn South Anthony Chapel. Preferred memorials are to the Emmanuel Lutheran Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Van Wert Times Bulletin, Van Wert County, Ohio; April 22, 1982
Contributed by Karin King

Handwritten-Wed., Aug. 7, 1946
WIFE OF GEORGE SCHUG IS DEAD - FORMER DECATUR WOMAN DIES LAST EVENING AT ROANOKE, VA.
Relatives here were notified today of the death of Mrs. George W. Schug, about 40 years of age, who died last evening at 5:00 o'clock at Roanoke, Virginia. Death was due to pneumonia. Mrs. Schug, formerly Gladys Butler of Decatur, and been in ill health for some time and was recently returned to her home in Roanoke for the Ford General Hospital in Detroit where (missing) Mr. Schug is district manager of the Pure Oil Company at Roanoke where the family has resided several years. Surviving are the husband, a son John, the father, Sam Butler of Decatur, a brother and a sister. The funeral will be held at Roanoke Thursday and burial will be there. [buried in Evergreen Burial Park; Roanoke, Virginia]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 077-080
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Handwritten-Fri., Sept. 20, 1946
SCHWARTZ INFANT DIES AT CELINA - SERVICES THIS AFTERNOON FOR SMALL DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. J. SCHWARTZ
Shirley June, 14-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schwartz of near Celina, died Wednesday at the Otis Hospital in Celina. The baby had ailed for some time and had submitted to surgery on Tuesday. The child was born June 14th. Surviving are the parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Schwartz of near Berne and Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph of near Tama, Ohio. The mother of the child was formerly Juanita Joseph. Several aunts, uncles and cousins survive. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 at the Friends Chapel Church at Celina. [buried Friends Cemetery in Mercer County, Ohio]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

George D. Seibert, 74, of Skinner Lake, near Albion, died at 1:25 p.m. yesterday in the Veterans Administration Hospital where he had been a patient three months. He was born in Fort Wayne, resided many years in Detroit and lived the past three years at the lake. He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of Sol D. Bayless Lodge 359, F&AM; the Moslem Temple in Detroit and the Verdun-Meuse-Argonne Association. Surviving are his wife, Jessie, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Clarence Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Scott, H. Paul Haberly Sr., J. Michael Pinnell, Ulrich Brake and J. Kenneth Richards. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. today.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; June 24, 1967
Contributed by Karin King

BENJAMIN J. SHANK, 21, of Longmount, Colo., died Sunday in Boulder, Colo. Born in Fort Wayne, was moved to Colorado in 1984. He was pursuing a musical career. Surviving are his parents, Daniel J. and Rose Marie Shank of Longmount; two sisters, Marie Shank and Casey Shank, both of Longmount; and grandparents, Howard and Alice Shank of Fort Wayne and Margaret M. Chalifoux of Westchester, Ill. Mass of Christian Recurrection at 10 a.m. today at Spirit of Peace Catholic Church, Longmount. Calling was Tuesday. Memorials to the Colorado Dominican Location Foundation, in care of Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 7, 1998
Contributed by JC

Mrs. Elsie May Sheets, formerly a resident of this city, died Saturday night at Saginaw, Mich. The body will be brought to this city tonight and will be removed to the undertaking parlors of C. J. Ulmer. Mrs. Sheets was the daughter of G. A. Meyers, of 1114 Lily Street, and is survived by the husband, a five-weeks-old son and two sisters. The funeral will be held from the father's home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Mr. Zartman officiating. Burial will take place at Lindenwood.
Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Sunday, December 15, 1912
Contributed by JC

Handwritten-Mon., Sept. 30, 1946
Oren Shilts Is Killed at Ft. Wayne
Funeral services were held this afternoon at Fort Wayne for Oren Shilts, 50, of that city, who was crushed under a Pennsylvania Railroad car in the Pennsylvania yards Thursday night while at work. Shilts was a brother-in-law of Dwight Schnepp of northeast of Berne. The funeral was held in the Bethany Presbyterian Church with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Shilts, a railroad employee, was working under the railroad car when it was unexpectedly towed away. Surviving are the wife, Blanche, two sons, his parents and three sisters.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 087-089
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

SARA SHOOK BOCA RATON, Fla. - Sara Willey Shook, 81, formerly a DeKalb County resident, died Nov. 27, in Boca Raton, Fla. She had been living in the St. Andrews Estates Retirement Complex in Boca Raton, Fla. She was born on Nov. 18, 1906 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Andrew and Clara (Wood) Willey, who are both deceased. She later married Dr. Hubert H. shook, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Florence Booth of Boca Raton; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shook was a WAVE for the U.S. Navy during World War II. Private graveside services were conducted Saturday in White City Cemetery in Spencerville. The Rev. John Schultz, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church officiated. Arrangements were by Baidinger and Walter Funeral Home in Spencerville.
Auburn Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; Monday, December 21, 1987
Contributed by Karin King

SMITH SERVICE
Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1993, at the DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City, for Richard D. Smith. Officiating at the rites was the Rev. Paul R. Hunteman of the Eberhard Lutheran Church. Evelyn Stemen served as organist and she played two organ solos, "In the Garden" and "Amazing Grace." Her prelude and postlude included Mr. Smith's favorite hymns. Casket bearers were Paul Bills, Larry Bills, Les Bills, Roger Richards, Maynard Harrold, Gary Deutsch and Carl Kent. Burial was at Eberhard Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Smith, age 59, and an Etna-Troy Township resident, dies Saturday, July 31, 1993.
Columbia City Post; Whitley County, Indiana; August 4, 1993
Contributed by Karin King

JAMES M. SNODGRASS, 77, EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN PIERCETON EARLY TODAY
Death claimed James M. Snodgrass, 77, lifelong resident of Pierceton and vicinity at 4 a.m. today, after an illness of a week from pneumonia. He was born on a farm north of Larwill. For 15 years he has lived in Pierceton after residing on a farm south of Pierceton for a long time. His widow, one son Clair, of South Whitley, and daughter Mrs. William Rider, Garrett, survive. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Parkhill. Burial will be at the Snodgrass cemetery near the Snodgrass church near Larwill.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana; March 4, 1925
Contributed by Karin King

Cynthia A. (Hall) Sterba, 73, passed away at home Wednesday, July 9, 2014 after a long illness with family at her side. Born March 7, 1941 to Don D. and Dorothy R. Hall in Fort Wayne. Cynthia attended St. John the Baptist grade school, graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959 where she was president of the Junior and Senior Classes. She graduated from the University of Saint Francis, Magna Cum Laude in 1963. Cynthia worked for Hall's Restaurants for many years. She volunteered at St. Charles Catholic Church and School and St. Joseph Hospital. Cynthia was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Ronald E.; sons, Ronald E. (Kate) II of Charleston, SC, and Joseph of Fort Wayne; daughters, Michelle (Bob) Jauch, Dawn (Sajeh) Richard both of Fort Wayne, Susan (Cory) Roberts of Brooklyn, NY, Erin Sterba of Fishers, IN; 17 grandchildren, and 2 yet to be born, brothers, Don D. (Sandy) Hall II, Sam Hall, Scott (Andy) Hall, and Jeff (Julie) Hall all of Fort Wayne, sisters, Andy DeVoe of Fishers, IN, and Sherry (Chet) Chapin of Fort Wayne. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, James F. DeVoe, and sister-in-law, Dede Hall. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, July 12, 2014 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd. with Msgr. John Suelzer officiating. Calling from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. with a Vigil service at 4:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Charles Catholic Church & School.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County; Indiana, July 10, 2014
Contributed by JC

Mary Rita Stump, 73, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. Born July 2, 1941, in Fort Wayne to James and Margaret Huth (both deceased) and she attended North Side High School. Mary married Donald Stump on July 19, 1977. Strong-willed with a contagious laugh, Mary had a compassion for animals and a kind heart. She was generous and gave fervently to many charitable organizations. She loved nature, American Indian culture, drawing, art, sitting in the garden with her husband Donald and, above all, her family. Surviving are her husband, Donald Stump of Fort Wayne; children, Michael (Lori) Templeton of Fort Wayne; daughter, Pamela (Dean) Abdulaziz of Dubai, UAE; Stephen Stump of Jacksonville, FL, and Brian (Denise) Stump of Marion, IN; 9 grandchildren, and sister, Ann (Tom) Harford of Fort Wayne. Mass of Christian Burial is 11am Saturday, July 19, 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr. with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Friday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Matthew 25, where she had volunteered.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; July 15, 2014
Contributed by JC

Portland, Oct. 6 - Mrs. Mabel C. Swain, 50, widow of Rev. C. J. Swain, died this morning at her home here after an illness of 13 years from injuries received in an auto accident in which her husband was killed. Surviving is one son, Lowell Swain of Long Beach, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Ralph Huey and Mrs. Billy DeHoff of this city and Mrs. Glenn Allton of Huntington Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren and one brother, Paskel Worland of Petersburg, Va. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the United Brethren Church with Rev. J. H. Nall and Rev. C. W. Walmer officiating, with services and burial Wednesday at Shelbyville.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 7, 1940
Contributed by JC

Handwritten-Wed. Sept. 18, 1946
BROTHER-IN-LAW DIES
David C. Embler left Tuesday for Asheville, N. C. where he will attend the funeral of his eldest sister's husband William Tallevast, to be conducted on Thursday. Mr. Tallevast was en route to Baltimore, Maryland on a business mission when he was stricken with a fatal cerebral hemorrhage on the train. The body was removed from the train at Washington, D. C., and returned to Asheville, N. C.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1946 June-Sept Scrapbook, image 098
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Nov. 27, 1941 - June 2, 2008
MARION — Former Anderson resident William Leon Turner, 66, Marion, died June 2, 2008, at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion. He was a machine maintenance man for Action Inc. Survivors include his wife, Anna (Storie) Turner; two sons, Randy (Rhonda) Turner and Francis (Martha) Turner; daughter, Esther Ann (Brian) Wilhoite; two sisters, Greta Bricker and Mary Liew Baker; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at East Maplewood Cemetery with Paul Maggard Sr. and Paul Maggard Jr. officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service, Anderson. E-mail condolences to RJFuneralSvc@aol.com or post them at www.theheraldbulletin.com.
Published in The Herald Bulletin, Madison County, Indiana from 6/3/2008 - 6/5/2008.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

John R. Varner, 52, died Tuesday at home. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a tool cutter and grinder with Zollner Corp. for 33 years, retiring in this year. Surviving are his wife, Ellen Jane; a son Matthew John of Chicago; two daughters, Michele Ellen Hafer and Melanie Jane Varner, both of Fort Wayne,; a sister, Karen Ann Buzzard of Jeffersonville; and one granddaughter. Services at 11 a.m. Friday at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to American Cancer Socieity Greater Fort Wayne Unit, 2420 N. Coliseum Blvd., Ste. 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 or Parkview Home Healthcare & Hospice, 2270 Lake Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; October 7, 1998
Contributed by Karin King

VEON, Frank - Funeral services will be held at the home, 1438 Winter Street, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. Preston Polhamus officiating. Burial in the Lindenwood Cemetery. The deceased is survived by the wife, two daughters, Francis, and Mrs. Charles Hirschman, both of this city; one stepson, Mr. Wineland, of Garrett; one brother and three sisters.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; February 7, 1921
Contributed by Karin King

Mrs. Amelia Walda Dies; Rites Friday
Mrs. Amelia Walda, 83, formerly of 532 Prospect Ave., died at 1:30 p.m. yesterday in a local nursing home. Mrs. Walda, a Decatur native, resided in Fort Wayne most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Franklin Swick and Mrs. William Suelzer, both of Fort Wayne; two sons, Ralph, Ann Arbor, Mich., and David, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Meinzen and Mrs. William Bublitz, both of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, the Rev. Henry Bleeke, Cedarburg, Wis., and John Blakey, Decatur. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rodenbeck-Hockemeyer Funeral Home, the Rev. Adolf Lach officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; July 3, 1968
Contributed by Karin King

RETIRED FIRE CAPTAIN DIES - Theodore Walda, 60, Succumbs Sunday
Theodore Walda, 60, retired captain of the fire department, died yesterday morning at ?:15 o'clock at the Lutheran hospital following a brief illness. He had been a patient at the hospital for two days and his death was attributed to heart disease. Mr. Walda served as captain at No. 6 fire station until his retirement two years ago. He had been a member of the fire department for 29 years. Born in Fort Wayne, he resided here his entire life. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church and the B. U. V. Surviving are the widow, Mrs Emilie Walda; two sons, Ralph Walda and David Walda; two daughters, Florence Walda and Esther Walda; a brother, William Walda; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Minnie Galimeyer and Mrs. Emilie Meinzen, all of this city. The body was taken to the Rodenbeck-Trier funeral home and will be returned to the residence Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock where friends may view the body until time of services. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Paul's Lutheran church with Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; December 21, 1936
Contributed by Karin King

FRANCES WALDROP, 83, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker. Her husband Donald E. Sr., died in 1976. Surviving are two sons, David and Donald, Jr., both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Patricia Russell of Atlanta; a brother, Sonny Keck of Toledo; and three grandchildren. Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Liberty Hills Baptist Church, 5600 Westbreeze Trail, with calling from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the church or to American Heart Association.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, October 7, 1998
Contributed by Karin King

WALDSCHMIDT, Mrs. Sophie - Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home, 1430 South Anthony Boulevard and at 2:30 o'clock at Concordia Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Walter Klausing officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.
News Sentinel; Allen County, Indiana; June 11, 1928
Contributed by Karin King

R. L. Young, 34, of RR1, Columbia City, died at 10:20 pm Thursday in Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient since Monday. A Fort Wayne native, he had resided here at 409 Ross St before moving to Whitley County in June, 1970. He was a computer operator for International Harvester Co and a member of St Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church of Mishawaka, the National Rifle Association and the John Birch Society. Surviving are his father and mother, Mr and Mrs Ralph C Young Sr, Fort Wayne; his wife, Babetta; four sons, Ronald L, Joseph A, John B, and Luke R, all at home; four daughters, Sabrina M, Monica R, Angela R and Rebecca C at home; four brothers, Steven D, RR 1, Garrett, Ralph C Jr, Ft Meyers, Fla, Allen D, in California and Keith L, stationed with the Navy on Guam and seven sisters, Mrs Larry Favorite, Huntertown, Mrs Don Recker, LaOtto, and Mrs Don Barman, Mrs Tony Gonzolas, Yvette Young, Jacquline Young and Doris Young, all of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1 pm Tuesday at St Michael's, the Rev Walter W Wozinak officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the JA DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City, after 7 pm Sunday. A Rosary service will be at 8 pm Sunday in the funeral home.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; August 28, 1971
Contributed by JC

A private graveside service will be held for Paul E. Zumbrun, 94, of Columbia City, who has left this life, and gone to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 11, 2014. He was born May 8, 1920 in Churubusco, Indiana a son of Wyland and Iva (Gump) Zumbrun. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1938. On October 28, 1945 he was united in marriage to Evelyn M. Metzler. They resided near Columbia City for their entire married life with the exception of three years in Lenoir, North Carolina and three years in Falkirk, Scotland. Paul worked for Blue Bell Inc. for over 30 years. He served as Residence Director of English Hall at Parkview School of Nursing for 10 years. Surviving relatives include his wife of over 68 years, Evelyn M. Zumbrun; four children, Linda M. Zumbrun of Wabash, Brent E. (Brenda) Zumbrun of South Bend, Nancy Leichty of Goshen and Jane A. Zumbrun of Columbia City; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Esther Poe, Doris Van Houten and Betty Rex. [buried Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam, Noble County, Indiana]
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; May 12, 2014