MADELINE R. ALBRIGHT, 84, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at her home in Fort Wayne. She retired from Dana Corporation in Churubusco. "Mom will be greatly missed as she was a caring, giving person who would give to others before herself." Survivors include son, Phil (Janie) Albright of Warsaw; daughter, Judy (Jace) Luttman of Fort Wayne; son, Harry A. (Cheryl) Albright of Bristol; daughter, Janice (Doug) Clark of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Ann) Coak of Md.; sister, Jean (Bill) Kolkman of New Haven; and brother, Leland (Jane) Coak of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip S. Albright, 3 brothers, and a sister. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd. with calling one hour prior to service. Calling is also from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Eel River Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Service is 11 a.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior to service.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ALLRED, PORTER A.: Service is 10 a.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JULIA M. HOPKINS ALTMAN, 71, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Surviving are sons, Mike (Cindi) Williams; daughter, Tina (Bob) Nelson; brothers, George, James and Paul Hopkins; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 11 step great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil Altman; parents; three brothers; one sister; and one grandson. Service is 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006, at DeLaughter- McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel, with calling one hour prior.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JOHN R. "BOB" ARMBRUST, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Parkview Hospital. Born in Continental, Ohio, he was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 330; Eagles; and the Big T. Association. He retired in 1980 after 29 years of service with Western and Southern Life Insurance Company. He had also worked for Homier & Sons, Payne, Ohio for five years, and Lincoln Bank stock room for 10 years. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Don) Davis of Fort Wayne, Kris Zuber of Fort Wayne and Jane (Larry) Bolden of Yoder; grandchildren, Holly Rutland and Jeff Turner; and great-grand-children, Zach and Josh Rutland and Lily Turner. He was preceded in death by his wife, D. Lenore, in 1995. Private service at a later date. Memorials to Grandpa Bob Armbrust Memorial Scholarship at Indiana Institute of Technology. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

RICHARD ARNOLD, of Scottsdale, Ariz., went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday, May 19, 2006, after a six year "fight for life" with a malignant brain tumor. Born May 31, 1943, in East Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Richard and Arlene Arnold. He received his BS and BA degrees from John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the Air Force he obtained his MSBA and MBA degrees from the University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne. He was an active member of the Fort Wayne community for 23 years and had a rewarding career in the financial world. His last position in Fort Wayne was as a Trust Officer with Fort Wayne National Bank. He was a committed member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America, Scottish Rite, Shrine and the Modular Train Club. Moving to Scottsdale in 1996, he enjoyed a career as an Investment Representative. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 37 years, Sharon; son, Matthew Richard; and his mother, Arlene Arnold. He will be missed by his many cousins and dear friends who played an important role in his life, especially during his illness. Celebration of Life service is 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dick's honor for brain tumor research to Arizona Oncology Services (AOS) Foundation, 300 W. Clarendon, Suite 350, Phoenix, AZ 85013, Attention Terry Thomas.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/4/2006 - 6/7/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ATKINSON, SARAH LYNN: Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. today at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, 1502 Wallen Road. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARJORIE M. BANKS, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at Shady Nook Care Center, Lawrenceburg, Ind. She was a Secretary for Fort Wayne City and Light. Surviving are brother, Ralph Banks of Naples, Fla.; sister, Gladys Imler of Yuclipa, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Iday Mae (Nee Snyder) Banks; sister, Lonavene Rodgers. Service is 2 p.m. Thursday at North Highland Church of Christ, Fort Wayne. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 2700 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

BAUER, BETTY L.: Service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Harlan. Visitation is from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006..
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LISA J. BEARDSLEY, 47, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, June 2, 2006 at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She was an avid reader and cherished her many books. She loved all animals but was especially fond of kittens. Lisa will be dearly missed by her many cousins and her special cat Thomas. Survivors include her mother, Betty Beardsley of Fort Wayne; and uncle, Dr. Elmer Rost of Slyvania, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph H. in 1999, grandparents, Elmer C. and Beatrice Rost of Defiance, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, E. State Blvd at Randallia Dr. with calling one hour prior. Calling is also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with Vigil at 3 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Alliance for the Mentally Ill, St. Jude Catholic Church, or Carriage House.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/4/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

NORMAN G. BELL, 90, of Lake George, Fremont, died Friday, June 2, 2006. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, New Haven.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/4/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

EUGENE H. BEST SR., 85, of Albion, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 CR 56, Garrett.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ROBERT BIEBERICH, 83, of Decatur, died Monday, May 29, 2006 at Woodcrest Nursing Center. He served during World War II in the Untied States Army. Surviving are his wife, Margaret E. Bieberich of Decatur; son, Gregory L. Bieberich of Fort Wayne; daughters, Cheryl A. (Jon) Kirst of Carefree, Ariz., and Janelle S. (Jay) Haggard of New Bern, N.C.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation is from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. For complete obituary information or to send condolences and sign the on-line guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Service is 10 a.m. today at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Augusta Bischoff taken by death
Mrs. Augusta M. Bischoff, 84, of 4210 Lillie St., Fort Wayne, Indiana, died at 6 o'clock p.m. Saturday in Lutheran Hospital where she had been a patient three days. She was a native of Tuscola, Ill., and was married to Edward A. Bischoff, who died on January 23, 1958. Mr. and Mrs. Bischoff had lived in Union Township, Adams County, until the death of Edward Bischoff; she then moved to Fort Wayne. Mrs. Augusta M. Bischoff was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and its Rosary Society. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Laker of Paulding, Ohio; and two brothers, Cornelius and John Diver, both of Fort Wayne. Mungovan & Sons South Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10 o'clock a.m. Wednesday, and burial will be in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery at Monroeville.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, March 15, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

LEO H. BIXLER, 96, formerly of Churubusco, died Thursday at Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett. Born in Adams County, he was a World War II Army veteran. He retired in 1975 from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Co., Fort Wayne, and had worked at Indiana Auto Auction, Fort Wayne for seven years. He was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 157. Surviving are his daughter, Lorraine A. (Neal) Zolman of Garrett; sister Faye of Sidney, Ohio; granddaughters, Della (Tony) Thompson of Auburn and Doreen (Chet) Brown of Garrett; and great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Thompson, Matea Thompson, Ross Thompson, Victoria Brown and Elizabeth Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorthea L. (Wenner) Bixler, in 2003; sisters, Leota Bixler, Martha Yost; and Mildred Corson; and brothers, Raymond Bixler and Gerald Bixler. Service is 10 a.m. Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with calling is from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, south of Churubusco. Memorials to Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett. Condolences emailed to sympathy@sheetsandchilds.net
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Service is 10 a.m. today at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/4/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LESTER BLAKE JR., 80, of Elizabeth, Ky., formerly of Ligonier, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, 705 S. Main St., Ligonier.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MAXINE E. BLAKE, 96, of Bradenton, Fla., died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Born Feb. 24, 1910, in Noble County, she moved to Bradenton in 1978 from Fort Wayne. Survivors include son, Jack Dietrich of Anna Maria, Fla.; two sisters, Peg Rood of Pierceton and Donna Kline of Syracuse; three grandchildren, Beth Conner, Jan Smith and Greg Dietrich; and five great-grandchildren. Grave-side committal to be held at a later date in Larwill. Arrangements by Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 26th St. Chapel, Bradenton, Fla.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Laura Bleke rites Monday
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at the Klaehn Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, for Mrs. Laura Bleke, 93, of 1912 Spring St., Fort Wayne, who died at 12:10 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Hospital where she had been a patient since January 11. Mrs. Bleke was a life-time Fort Wayne resident and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elenora Wall of Decatur. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, March 13, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

BROWN, RICHARD L. "DICK": Service is 11 a.m. today at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Auburn.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

TWO KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENTS AT MUNCIE
Muncie, Ind., Oct. 27 - Two are dead here today as the result of automobile accidents late Saturday evening. J. A. Broyles, 72, of Gaston, Ind., died at a local hospital early Sunday morning from injuries received when he was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Evelyn Nelson. William Love, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Love, of this city, stepped in front of an automobile driven by Harry F. Owen and suffered fatal injuries. The drivers of both machines have been exonerated of all blame.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, October 27, 1924
Contributed by Karin King

VERNON V. "BUD" BRUMBAUGH, 87, of Celina, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Arrangements by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Ohio.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

BRUNNER, WAYNE PAUL: Memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Bloomington. Viewing is from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Allen Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Roy A. Bussing Dies At Age 80
Roy A. Bussing, 80, 313 West Main St., contractor and land developer, died of a heart attack at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his Whispering Oaks Subdivision where he was overseeing some work. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Mr. Bussing was born in Warsaw on Oct. 25, 1884, to Isaac and Emma T. (Marshall) Bussing. He was married on May 22, 1909 to Flossie Elder who preceded him in death Aug. 14, 1944. In 1945 he was united in marriage to Marie Wiltrout. She died March 18, 1963. An employe of the Warsaw Hardware Co. for 20 years, Mr. Bussing was a member of the Morris Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include one step-daughter, Mrs. Frank Norman McGuire, of Warsaw, and two step-grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the McHatton Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Byers, pastor of the Burket Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Friday until the hour of service.
Warsaw Times-Union, Kosciusko County, Indiana, February 18, 1965
Contributed by Karin King

ROGER A. BUTT, 54, of Syracuse, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Harris Chapel, 7458 E. 1000 N., Syracuse.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARY JANE CALHOUN, 96, formerly of Portland, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, 221 North Meridian, Portland.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

CARR, JOHN W.: Memorial service is 1 p.m. today at St. John's United Church of Christ, Indianapolis. Arrangements by Ellis Family Services, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARJORIE L. CARTO, 82, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at home. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughter, Laurie (Vincent) Rao of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Vicki Carto of Midland, Mich.; grandchildren, Carrie (Matthew) Reilly, Molly, Katy and Margie Rao, all of Fort Wayne; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Elizabeth Fronc of Bethesda, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, David S. Carto; and son, David R. Carto. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Rev. Kent Green officiating. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Service is 2 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

CAWVEY, EUGENE E.: Funeral service is 2 p.m. today at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

FRANK RUFUS CHAPMAN, 89, of Avon Park, Fla., formerly of Indianaplis and Kosciusko County, died Monday, May 30, 2006. Arrangements by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

CLARK, ELIZABETH: Service is 11 a.m. today at Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St., with calling one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

NORMA LOUISE (FETT) CONNER, 65, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at Heritage Park Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, she retired from Lincoln Food Service. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, The Red Hats and Elvis Presley Fan Club. She loved gardening, music, dancing, her church, and her family. Survivors include son, Alex (Julie) Machado of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Melissa and Edward; sisters, Donna Jean (Donald) Chester of Fort Wayne and Barbara Jane Pulver of Crescent City, Fla.; and brother, Dennis Dewayne (Gayla) Fett of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Karl Frincke officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Edwin Conrad, 77, of 4216 Arlington Ave., Fort Wayne, a brother of three Decatur ladies, died at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday in the Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital where he had been a patient one day. He was a native of Adams County, but had lived in Fort Wayne 44 years. He retired in 1958 after 25 years service with International Harvester Co. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Martha; one daughter, Mrs. Sharon E. David, and one son, Curtis K., both of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Boese, Mrs. Rickie Koenemann and Mrs. Clara Eickhoff, all of Decatur, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home, with the Rev. A.A. Fenner officiating. Burial will be in the Concordia Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Thursday, March 11, 1971
Contriubted by Janice Vasilovski

CLINTON CORWIN, 69, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, 225 E. High St., Bryan.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Mrs. Edith Cranz, formerly Miss Shopp, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday last, at St. Louis.
The Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, March 12, 1889
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HELEN E. DAUGHERTY, 89, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Lakeland Nursing Center, Angola. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a homemaker and member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Survivors include daughter, Dianne (Jan) Lung of Angola; sons, Thomas (Patsie) Daugherty of Succasunna, N.J. and Robert (Diane) Daugherty of Aurora, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Jackie Daugherty of Canton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Earl W. Daugherty, in 1994; son, James E.; and grandson, Michael. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with calling one hour prior. Fr. Chris Smith officiating. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons, Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen or Masses.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/4/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DAVID J. DAVIS, 76, of Jasper, Ind., passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Becher & Kluesner Funeral Homes Inc., Jasper, Ind.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

EVA ARLENE DAVIS, 85, of Bluffton, passed away Friday, June 2, 2006. Arrangements by Goodwin Memorial Chapel, 3220 E. SR 124, Bluffton.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARY ELLEN DILLON, 51, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Engle-wood Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Terre Haute, she was employed with A.R.C. Industries. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Wobbly Pins Bowling League. Survivors include parents, Bernard E. and Barbara J. Dillon of Fort Wayne; sisters, Deborah (Delmer) Helvie of Fort Wayne, Ann Albright of San Diego, Calif. and Christina (Christopher) Roffelsen of Fort Wayne; brothers, Mark Dillon and Greg (Jeanette) Dillon, both of Fort Wayne, Paul (Nanette) Dillon of Toledo, Ohio and Phil (Cheryl) Dillon of Fort Wayne; 16 nieces and nephews; and six great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 S. Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior. Fr. Daryl Rybicki officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Faifield Ave., with Rosary at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Englewood Health & Rehabilitation or Masses to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 S. Fairfield Ave., with calling one hour prior. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Faifield Ave. Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Eba Elder, Local Teacher Dies
Miss Eba Elder, instructor in the third grade at the East Ward school, died unexpectedly about noon today at her farm home, east of this city. She had not been well for the past couple of weeks, but her condition had not been believed serious. Mrs. Albert Leedy, of North Scott street, a cousin, had spent the night with her and had talked to Miss Elder about an hour before she again came into the room and found her dead. Miss Elder was well known throughout this community, where she had lived all her life. She had taught in the schools for 44 years. She planned to teach next year in the Warsaw junior high school. She was a member of the Warsaw First Church of Christ, Scientist. Her social affiliations include the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lynden Reading club, Warsaw Business and Professional Women's club, Little Chapman Lake Conservation club and the Kosciusko County Home Demonstration Association chorus. Miss Elder was born May 27, 1889, at the farm home where she passed away. Her parents were Samuel and Mary (Noel) Elder. Two sisters, Mrs. Florence Bussing and Miss Marjorie Elder, also preceded her in death. Her nearest surviving relatives are several cousins, who include Mrs. Leedy, of 114 North Scott street, and Mrs. S. W. Crist, of Dayton, O., the former Miss Ermal Noel, of this city. The Bibler funeral home is in charge of the arrangements for the funeral service, which are incomplete.
Warsaw Times-Union, Warsaw, IN; Thursday, July 3, 1952, p. 1, col. 7
Contriubted by Karin King

Mrs. Wilson (Minnie) Elder, aged 83, of near Barbee lakes, died at 8 p.m. Friday at her home. She had been seriously ill for six weeks, due to complications. Mrs. Elder had resided at her late home for the past 60 years. Before her marriage she was Miss Minnie Makemson, daughter of Andrews and Mary Jane (Groves) Makemson. She was born July 4, 1866, in this county. The deceased was a member of the Morris Chapel church. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Grace Whelan, who resided with her mother; a grandson, H. J. Whelan, of that community; a granddaughter, Mrs. Violet Knox, of Coventry, England; three great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ida Elder, of Pittsburgh, Pa., the widow of Homer Elder; and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Shroyer, of near Warsaw. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ashley funeral home in Pierceton. Rev. Hoeval will be the officiating minister. Burial will be in the Washington Union Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Warsaw Times-Union, Kosciusko County, Indiana; January 21, 1950
Contributed by Karin King

FOUST, VICKIE (DODD): Memorial service is 10 a.m. today at Christ's Church at Georgetown, with calling one hour prior to service. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

STANLEY P. FRANKEWICH, 87, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Parkview Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1918 in Little Falls, N.Y. He was a retired U.S.A.F. Master Sergeant of 22 years and 21 year professor at St. Francis College. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Betty (Elizabeth); sons, Paul (Yvonne) Frankewich, James (Michelle) Frankewich, and Edward (Nancy) Frankewich; daughters, Susan Frankewich, Ann (Gary) Johnson, Carol (Troy) Federspiel, and Diane Frankewich; grandchildren, Jason, Jacob, Amanda, Sydney, Grace, Kathryn, Steven, Cecelia, Isabel and Lilian. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Saturday at Queen of Angel Catholic Church 1500 W. State Blvd, with Fr. Gary Sigler officiating. Prayers 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at C.M. Sloan and Sons 1327 Wells St., Fort Wayne. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday at funeral home. Graveside Rites by United States Air Force. In Lieu of flowers, send contributions to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Prayer service is 10:30 a.m. today at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. today at Queen of Angel Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DR. KATHLEEN GALBRAITH, 50, of Portland, died Friday, June 2, 2006. Arrangements by Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes, Portland Chapel.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

EVELYN L. GEHRIG, 85, of Leo, died Monday, May, 29, 2006 at Brentwood North Health Care Center, Riverwoods, Ill. Born March 2, 1921, in Allen County, Ind., she was employed by Souder's Home Center, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Shoaff Park Baptist Church. Survived by her daughter, Su (Steve) DeLong of Rochester, Mich.; sons, Dr. Ted (Nancy) Gehrig of Northbrook, Ill. and Dr. Don (Cindy) Gehrig of Invergrove Heights, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Kyong Gehrig of Honolulu, Hawaii; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Maxine Coyle of Cedarville, Ind. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris, in 2005; son, Tim Gehrig, in 2004; four brothers; and two sisters. Service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Shoaff Park Baptist Church, 6651 St. Joe Road, with calling from noon to service time at the church. Burial at Leo Cemetery, Leo. Memorials to the church. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Service is 2 p.m. today at Shoaff Park Baptist Church, 6651 St. Joe Road, with calling from noon to service time at the church. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Mrs. Georgia E. Gingher, 81, Topeka, died Sunday in a Topeka hospital where she had been a patient since April 20. She was born Jan. 18, 1896 at North Manchester, Ind. She spent her early life in Indiana and attended school at South Whitley and went to college at North Manchester. Mrs. Gingher lived at Fort Wayne, Ind. before she moved to Topeka in Nov. of 1955. She formerly was organist for the United Brethren Church at Fort Wayne 25 years and later was organist for Grace United Methodist Choir where she was a member. She was also a member of the auxiliary of Post No. 47 of the American Legion at Fort Wayne. She was married to Vern L. Gingher at South Whitley, Ind. Aug. 16, 1915. He died Dec. 29, 1950. Survivors include a son, Lt. Col. Harold R. Gingher, (USMC-Ret.) Beaufort, S. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Kistler, Topeka; a brother, Joseph McCoy, Kettering, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at Ted Tibbitts Mortuary. Later services will be at Klaehn Funeral Home at Fort Wayne, Ind. Burial will be in South Whitley, Ind. Cemetery..
Topeka State Journal, Topeka, Kansas; May 16, 1977
Contributed by JC

GRABER, MARGARET: Funeral service is 9 a.m. today at the Mervin Graber residence, 14326 Cuba Road, Grabill, where visitation is all day today. Arrangements by Hockemeyer Funeral Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARCELLA LOUISE BURDG GRAVES, 85, of Auburndale, Fla., died Friday, May 26, 2006. She was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Marion Ind., the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret Mae (Keli) Burdg. She was a homemaker, a member of the Broadway Christian Church, Fort Wayne, and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Surviving are son, David Lee Graves of Springfield, Ind.; daughters, Sharon Lee Preston of Springfield, Ind., and Mary Ann Paulk of Auburndale, Fla.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; one great-niece; and three great-nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Lee G. Graves. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway Christian Church, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Broadway Christian Church Library Fund or Hope Alive Ministy c/o Broadway Christian Church 910 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Lakeland, Fla.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Monday at Broadway Christian Church, Fort Wayne. Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Lakeland, Fla.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DONALD H. GREENAWALT, 86, of Auburn, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Died, at Victoria, B. C., on Saturday, March 2, Mrs. Sarah Griffith. She was the mother of J. W. Griffith, of Fort Townsend, of Mrs. Wm. Denny, of Victoria, and of W. F. Griffith, of this place. Mrs. Griffith formerly resided here, and was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
The Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, March 12, 1889
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MAURICE LEE GROFF, 72, of Butler, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Harley Funeral Home & Crematory, Greenwood, S.C.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Milford - Merlin R. Groves, 68, Rt. 1, Milford, died unexpectedly today at 12:20 a.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Born near Milford July 11, 1914, he was the son of Ralph and Audrey (Roop) Groves. On July 11, 1939, he was united in marriage to Clarice Chokey who preceded him in death on Oct. 11, 1960. His marriage to Edith Chupp occurred Aug. 10, 1969 and she survives. A member of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, Gravelton, he had retired from Smoker's Manufacturing plant, New Paris. Other survivors include three sons, Larry and Marion Groves, both of Warsaw and Richard Groves, New Parish; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ron (Grace) Odom, Centerville, Mich.; six stepsons, Charles Chupp, Bristol; Ezra and Marvin Chupp, both of Goshen; Don Chupp, Elkhart; Carl Chupp, Middlebury and Melvin Chupp, Cromwell; 21 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one brother, Ralph Groves, Jr., Rt. 1, Milford. One son is deceased. Services in the Turkey Creek Curch of the Brethren will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Ivan Fry, pastor and the Rev. Clarence Fike officiating. Interment will be in the Milford cemetery. Friends may call in the Mishier Funeral Home, Milford, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Times-Union, Kosciusko County, Indiana, October 29, 1982
Contributed by Karin King

HARVEY WAYNE GUSTIN, 64, of Kendallville, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

THERESA ANN HADLEY, 49, of Huntington, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JAMES HAMMAC, 51, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

WAYNE J. HARTER, 76, of Bluffton, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home, 308 West Washington St., Bluffton.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DONALD W. HAYES, 47, died Thursday, May 25, 2006. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/4/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JOSEPH THOMAS HAZELWOOD, 85, of Avilla, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at his residence. Born April 4, 1921, in Concord, Ill., he was a Machinist at Tokheim Corp., retiring after 12 years in 1986. He was a member of Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren and American Legion Post 82. He served in the Air Force and was discharged in 1945. Surviving are daughter, Elena M. Hinkson of Avilla; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grand-children; and sisters, Helen Pancake of Fort Wayne and Georgia Bertke of Ft. Recovery, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. (Shady) Hazelwood, in 2003; two sons, Steven and Jon; one daughter, Liane; and two sisters. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, 2810 Beacon St., with the Rev. Deanna Brown. Burial in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials to Habitat for Humanity or Beacon Heights Church.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. today at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, 2810 Beacon St.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

TROY L. HESS, 37, of Auburn, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 CR 56, Garrett.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HIGH, LYNDA: Memorial service is 2 p.m. today, June 4, 2006, at Unity Christ Church, 3232 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne. Arrangements by Advantage Funerals & Cremation Services.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/29/2006 - 6/4/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

COUPLE KILLED IN CAR CRASH
Port Salerno - An elderly Stuart couple were killed Saturday night when their car was struck after pulling into the path of a pickup truck on U.S. 1 near Cove Center shopping center. Sara and Ivar Hilstad, of 3874 S.E. Fairway East, were killed in what Florida Highway Patrol officials described as an alcohol-related accident. Officials did not elaborate. They are this year's 12th and 13th traffic fatalities in Martin County. The couple's daughter, Karen Ractor, 41, of California, who was in the back seat of the Plymouth Carvelle, also was injured and taken to Martin Memorial Hospital, where she was reported in fair condition. The driver of the Ford truck, Michael Freudenberg, 25, of 1818 S.E. Harrison St., Stuart, sustained head injuries in the accident which occurred at 8:10 p.m. in front of Goodwin's Seafood restaurant, 6060 S.E. U. S. #1. Freudenberg, also admitted to Martin Memorial, was listed in fair condition early Sunday morning. Sara Hilstad, 74, who was driving the automobile, died at the scene of the accident. Her husband, Ivar, 83, died on the way to the hospital, authorities said. According to witnesses, the Hilstad's car pulled halfway onto the southbound lane of U.S. #1 from the restaurant's parking lot, then tried to make it to the median strip crossing. The restaurant is located across U.S. 1 from Cove Center shopping Center. Freudenberg's truck struck the car on the driver's side in the left southbound lane of U.S. #1, the witnesses said. "I was in the right-hand lane about 100-150 feet behind the pickup truck, which was in the left lane. We saw the car pull out of the restaurant, so we started to slow down," said Roger O'Brien of Jupiter, who was driving home from Treasure Coast Square Mall. He estimated the truck was going about 40 mph. O'Brien said the car had pulled out about three feet onto U.S. 1. "I thought she was going to pull back. Then all of a sudden, she pulled out. There was nothing he could do about it. It was bad," said O'Brien. He also said he swerved from the highway to avoid the accident. Troopers said Freudenberg applied his brakes, but was unable to stop. No charges will be filed in the accident, troopers said. The sound of the impact startled customers inside Goodwin's restaurant, where family had just finished eating shrimp dinners, employees said. "One lady ran out of the restroom and went to the window and said there had been an accident," said Teresa Harwood, a waitress. She said the Hilstads told employees they lived in Stuart, but had formerly lived in South America.
Stuart News, Martin County, Florida, October 19, 1987

STUART---Ivar Hilstad, 83, of 3874 S.E. Fairway East, died Saturday Oct 17, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Toten, Norway, and had been a resident of Stuart for the past five years, coming from Fort Lauderdale. Prior to retirement, he was a Norwegian consulate for more than 20 years. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Rector of Angwin, California; one sister Agnes Hilstad of Lillihummer, Norway; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 21 at the Aycock Funeral Home chapel in Stuart. Those who wish may make contributions to the Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart. Stuart News, Martin County, Florida, October 20, 1987

STUART---Sara Hilstad, 74, of 3874 S.E. Fairway East, died Saturday Oct 17, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born in San Diego and had been a resident of Stuart for the past five years, coming from Fort Lauderdale. She was a member of the Yacht and Country Club of Stuart and Wildcats Country Club, Highlands, N.C. She is survived by one daughter, Karen Rector of Angwin, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 21 at the Aycock Funeral Home chapel in Stuart. Those who wish may make contributions to the Leukemia Society of America. Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart.
Stuart News, Martin County, Florida, October 20, 1987
Contributed by Karin King

John E. Howard taken by death
John E. Howard, 65, of Cremmling, Colo., a brother of Mrs. Charles Lobsiger of Decatur, died Tuesday in Colorado. Mr. Howard retired from the General Electric Plant, Fort Wayne, three years ago as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and the GE Quarter Century Club. Surviving are two sons, Edwin C., Fort Wayne, and Chester E., Daytona Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Brown, Huntertown; a brother, Joseph, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Charles Lobsiger, Decatur; and 10 grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Mungovan & Sons South Chapel with the Rev. Edwin Green officiating. Burial will be in the Leo Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, March 12, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

HUBER, RICHARD "JOE": Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 943 Powers St., New Haven, with calling one hour prior to service time at the church. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 Indiana Hwy. 930 E., New Haven, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HUFF, RADFORD LAWRENCE: Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communications, The School of Creative Arts, University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne, with an Exhibit at 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/29/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MARTHA L. INGLE, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

AUGUSTE FRIEDERIKE KACHMANN, 97, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, May 28, 2006, 2 p.m., at Renaissance Village. Born March 26, 1909, in Germany, she resided in Fort Wayne since 1970. She was Co-Owner with her husband, Rudolf Kachmann Sr. of Rudy's Delicatessen, New York City, N.Y. She was a mid-wife and nurse in Germany during World War II. "She was a generous, open minded, nonprejudicial person, always with a smile on her face." Surviving are her son, Dr. Rudy Kachmann of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey Kachmann, Kenneth Kachmann, Kim Geltz, Heidi Anderson; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolf, in 1995; and sisters, Katrina, Marikin, Henrietta, Anna, Yohanna and Wilamina. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with visitation from noon until time of service. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials to Midwest Wheelchair Sports Association c/o Turnstone Center for Disabled, 3320 N. Clinton St.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. today at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with visitation from noon until time of service.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ILO L. ADAMS KINSEY, 105, of Winona Lake, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Services at 11 a.m. today at South Park Baptist Church, 610 Oxford St., with calling two hours before. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home, 1021 E. Lewis St.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, May 7, 1987
Contributed by Karin King

Leo high student found dead
FORT WAYNE, IND. (UPI)- An 18-year-old Leo High School student was found dead of unknown causes Sunday night in a Westside hotel room. Larry Stephen Kohl, of near Leo, was pronounced dead at the scene after authorities were called by companions who said the youth came to the hotel and complained of being ill. The Allen County Coroner, Dr. Richard E. Bower, ordered an autopsy. The boy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kohl, said they last saw their son late Saturday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 15, 1971
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

LARRY R. "WIMP" LAMLE, 69, of Auburn, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Arrangments by McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, 502 N. Main St., Auburn.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LIECHTY, NAOMI M.: Service is 10 a.m. Thursday at First Missionary Church, with calling one hour prior to service. Calling also from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, 365 W. Main St., Berne.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

VIOLET F. LOEW, 79, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Regency Place, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 21, 1927 in Swan, Ind. She was a homemaker and also was a nurse aid at Lutheran Homes for 20 years. She graduated of Eel River, Perry Township High School in 1945, she served on the St. Therese Alter Society and was a former chairperson for the Funeral Dinner Committee, an Associate member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Carl Loew of Fort Wayne; daughters, Rose (Roger) Yeager of Rochester N.Y., and Joanne Loew of Tucson, Ariz.; sons, Bob (Tammy) Loew of Lafayette, and Jim (Sally) Loew of Fishers; sister, Donna Cartwright of LaOtto; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son, Edward John Loew; and seven brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819, with calling half hour prior to Mass. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to St. Mary's Soup Kitchen, St. Therese School or Donors Choice. Condolences to elzeypattersonrodak@alderwoods.com.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. today at St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, with calling half hour prior to Mass. Arrangements by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LOSHE, BRADEN M.: Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DEATH THE REAPER - Andrew Makemson Expires from Heart Trouble Sunday Night - Demise Came Unexpectedly Andrews Makemson, a well-known resident of Warsaw and a veteran of the civil way, died suddenly at midnight Sunday and the news of his death was received with genuine sorrow by all of his friends - and they include all his acquaintances. On Saturday afternoon Mr. Makemson, who is a frequent visitor at this office, stopped as usual and conversed an hour or so with those here at the time. He was in his usual jovial mood and went home feeling apparently all right. On Sunday, however, he was taken with vomiting and diarrhoea (sic) and was under the care of a physician. He suffered all day Sunday and at midnight passed away very suddenly. Mr. Makemson had been afflicted for some time with heart disease, and this gave him much trouble at times. Andrew Makemson was one of the old residents of the east part of the county, where he followed farming until he removed to Warsaw several years ago buying property on East Fort Wayne street. He was a member of Company A, Seventy-fourth Indiana infantry and served until November 4, 1863, when he was discharged for disability. He had the reputation of being a brave and courageous soldier and everybody liked him. He is survived by a wife and four children by his former marriage. They are Mrs. Joseph Menzie, Mrs. Wilson Elder, Mrs. Lillie Shroyer and Ira Makemson. There also remain to mourn his loss three brothers, Marshall and W. B. Makemson, of Tippecanoe township, and Robert, of this city; one sister, Mrs. Adaline Alexander, of Winfield, Kan.; a half-brother, Homer, of Washington township, and half-sister of Jennie Saylor, of Pierceton. The funeral service will be held Wednesday forenoon at Union church north of Pierceton, and the cortege will leave the late home of the deceased promptly at 8 o'clock in the morning. Rev. D. H. Guild will conduct the service.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana; July 22, 1907
Contributed by Karin King

RICHARD L. MALONEY, 78, of rural Churubusco, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at his home. Born in Eel River Township, Allen County, he graduated from Huntertown High School in 1945. He retired in 1990 as a machinist with Dana Corporation, Fort Wayne, and was also engaged in farming, in Eel River Township. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Churubusco and Knights of Columbus, Garrett. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn (Gump) Maloney; four daughters, Mary Lou (Bill) Arnold and Donna (Dave) Crowl, both of Fort Wayne, and Karen Fitch and Bev (Shane) Rodocker, both of Huntertown; sisters, Rose Maher and Jean (Marlow) Gump, both of Fort Wayne, and Barbara (Bob) Wood of Columbia City; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Bill C. Maloney, in 2002; brother, Billy Maloney; and sisters, Betty Ann Carsten and Sharon Woods. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Father Danney Pinto officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with Rosary recited at 8 p.m. Burial in Ege Catholic Cemetery, Noble County. Memorials to the church or Parkview Home Health and Hospice. Condolences emailed to sympathy@sheetsandchilds.net
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. today at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Arrangements by Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

LUCILLE MOSLEY, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, at Lutheran Homes. She was a native of Frison, La., and made Fort Wayne her home, in 1941. She was a faithful member of the Union Baptist Church where she was active on the Senior Usher Board, Missionary Society, and Pastor's Aide. She was a Daughter Ruler of the Hametic Elks Lodge 428 and member of the Lillian Jones Brown Federated Colored Women's Club. She retired from the City of Fort Wayne and was a graduate of Central High, Shreveport, La. Surviving are her son, Herbert Mosley; sister, Velma J. Draughn; brothers, Oscar and Richard Draughn; grandchildren, Reba Ervin and Cynthia Chandler; seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Mosley Sr.; and several siblings and grandchildren. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Service is 11 a.m. today at Union Baptist Church, 2200 Smith St. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

MURPHY, HOBART S. "BO": Funeral service is 1 p.m. today at Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry St., Bryan, Ohio.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ALEXANDRA "ALLIE" E. NEFF, 3, of Rochester, Minn., died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn., after a two year battle with cancer. Born July 31, 2002, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of Brian and Keri Neff of Rochester, Minn. She loved Dora the Explorer and enjoyed going to the zoo and visiting the aquariums. Also surviving are one sister, Katie Neff of Rochester; and brother, Trent Neff of Rochester. Private family service. Memorials to Children Neuroblostoma Cancer Foundation (CNCF), PO Box 6635, Bloomingdale, Ill. 60108. Arrangements by Macken Funeral Home, Rochester, Minn.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

NOLAN, THOMAS M.: Funeral service is 1 p.m. Thursday at Carmichael Funeral Service, with visitation one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Carmichael Funeral Service.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/27/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

CHARLES P. O'BRIEN III, 54, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in Delta, Colo. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a Master Mechanic with Kenworth Trucking Co. He was a 1970 graduate of Imm. Conception High School and enjoyed fishing and snowmobiles. Survivors include sons, Joseph M. O'Brien of Smith Field, N.C. and Ethan P. O'Brien of Churubusco; grandson, Joseph O'Brien Jr. of Mendon, Mich.; and brother, Dan O'Brien of Zanesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth O'Brien. Memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

BILL D. PANAGIOTOU, 42, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Aug. 2, 1963, in Fort Wayne, he worked at Zollner Piston from 1982 until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Surviving are his father, Demetrios G. Panagiotou of Fort Wayne; brother, George (Joy) Panagiotou of Fort Wayne; nephew, Demetrios Panagiotou (son of George and Joy); godfather, Dimitri Pavlou; second cousin, Vasilca (Ralph) Lovely and their children, Steve Lovely and Deb (Mike) Swinford and their children, Krista and Nickolas; second cousin, James (Zivka) Armond and their children, George and Anita; and second cousin and Diana (Del) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his mother, Polixeny, in 2000. "Thanks for being my friend. Remember the good times and always have fun." Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with Trisagion service at 6:30 p.m. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or American Cancer Society.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. today at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 110 E. Wallen Road. Arrangements by Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with Trisagion service at 6:30 p.m.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

EH WAH PAW, 55, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, May 25, 2006, at her residence. She was born on March 15, 1951, in Pathein, Burma. Surviving are her mother-in-law, Minerva H. Gyaw of Fort Wayne; husband, Saw Lincoln; daughters, Patricia Nyein Tin and Lydia (Maung) Win, both of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Nathan Win and Nevin Win; five sisters and two brothers all of Burma. Funeral service is noon Tuesday at First Baptist Church, 2323 Fairfield Ave., with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road. Burial in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Lutheran Agency for Missions to Burmese.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JIMMY PERKINS, 32, of Montpelier, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2006. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City. Calling is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Service is 10 a.m. today at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/2/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

GARRETT - Maxine E. Pettyjohn, 81, died Sunday at 1:15 a.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. A homemaker, she had lived at Miller's Merry Manor since 1991. She formerly lived on Big Turkey Lake, Stroh. She was born Sept. 2, 1913, in Garrett to the later Harry and Mae A. (Poper) Fuller. She married Leo J. Pettyjohn, Sr., on Oct. 23, 1963, in Fort Wayne, and he died Aug. 5, 1980. Surviving are one son, Robert Poper of Elkhart; one sister, Veva Mahs of Kendallville; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two brothers, Harold Fuller and Woodward Fuller, preceded her in death. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett, with calling after noon. Lloyd Mealer will officiate, with burial in Riverview Cemetery in DeKalb County. Memorial contributions may be given to the DeKalb County unit of the American Cancer Society.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana; February 27, 1995
Contributed by JC

Death of Mrs. J. M. Smith (sic) - Passed Away Friday Morning at Her Home in East Warsaw After Two Years' Illness with Cancer
Mrs. J. M. Perry, who has been in a precarious condition of health for the past six months, died about 5 o'clock Wednesday morning at her home, 930 East Market street. The deceased has suffered with cancer internally for the past two years, and was unable to receive any benefit by medical treatment since she became a sufferer from the disease. She had been a resident of this city for about three years, removing here with her husband from Pierceton. Mrs. Perry was born and raised in Washington township, and leaves to mourn her departure her husband and son, S. D. Perry, and a sister, Mrs. Mary McCloughan, of Kansas City, and brothers, John K. and G. J. Smith, of this county, and D. J. Smith, of Corydon, Iowa. A brief service will be held at her late home Friday morning and the body will then be taken to Pierceton, where the funeral service will be held in the Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Ryerson cemetery at that place.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana; June 4, 1913, p. 1, col. 4
Contributed by Karin King

PIERSTORFF, HAROLD CHARLES: Service is 10 a.m. today at St John's Lutheran Hopewell Church, Celina, with calling one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Ohio.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ROSEMARY POND, 84, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Lexington, Ky. Private family services. Arrangements by Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JAMES PRATHER, 76, of Huntington, died Thursday, June 1, 2006. Arrangements by Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

John Wm. Rabel, aged 16 years, of Wayne township, died this morning. Further intimation of the funeral arrangement will be given.
The Fort Wayne News, Allen County, Indiana; Tuesday, March 12, 1889
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HAROLD EDWIN RAUB SR., age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Arrangements by Burr Funeral home and Crematory.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

KENDALLVILLE - Emma A. Reeder, 67, died Thursday at 6:30 a.m. in her home in rural Kendallville. Mrs. Reeder was a former employee of the County Line Cheese Co., rural Auburn. She was born Jan. 19, 1928 in Auburn to Michael and Martha (Mitchell) Stebing. She married Rollie Reeder on July 1, 1950 in Auburn. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Steven, of Kendallville; a daughter, Pamella Morgan, of Grove City, Ohio; two brothers, George Stebing and Jim Stebing, both of Auburn; four sisters, Betty Baker, Butler; Mini DeLauder, Auburn; May Reed, Genoa, Ohio; and Barbara Luke of New Mexico; and three grandchildren. Private graveside services were conducted Saturday at 11 a.m in Sedan Cemetery, near Corunna. The Rev. John Hostetter, pastor of Waterloo United Methodist church, officiated. Feller Funeral Home of Waterloo handled arrangements.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana, February 27, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

LEN E. REISINGER, 76, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at his home. Born in Huntington, he was a local businessman involved with Lenny's Auto Sales, Ponderosa Steak House and Indianapolis Auto Auction. He was an avid golfer and a current member of Imperial Golf Club, Naples, Fla. Survivors include wife, Emily Reisinger of Fort Wayne; son, Steve Reisinger of Indianapolis; daughter, Susan Smith of Auburn; son, Rollin Reisinger of Pompano Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; father, Raymond Reisinger of Tucson, Ariz.; and sister, Doris Foster of Tucson, Ariz. Service is 1 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road. Pastor Dan Hamlin officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials to Parkview Home Health Care & Hospice.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Service is 1 p.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

RESAK, NANCY (IRVIN): Service is 10 a.m. today at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with calling one hour prior to service.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Surilda A. Riesen, 86, a resident of Decatur Community Care Center and formerly of Berne, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday at the Care Center. A member of First Mennonite Church, Berne, she was a former office employee of the Winner House in Berne and later managed the Wabash Valley golf Course in the 1970's. Born in Adams County on Aug. 1, 1900, she was the daughter of Eli and Rebecca Steiner-Riesen, and was never married. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Art (Cordelia) Sprunger, Goshen. One brother, Harve, preceded in death. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Mennonite Church Chapel, Rev. Curt Claassen officiating. There will be no calling hours. Memorials are to church missions. Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne, is in charge of arrangements.
Decatur Daily Democrat; Adams County, Indiana; Wednesday, September 17, 1986

Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Surilda A Riesen; Gender: Female; Race: White; Age: 86; Marital status: Never Married (Single)
Birth Date: 1 Aug 1900; Birth Place: Indiana; Death Date: 15 Sep 1986; Death Place: Decatur, Adams, Indiana, USA
Father: Eli Riesen; Mother: Rebecca Steiner; Informant: Betty Schwaller; guardian; Monroe, Indiana
Burial: September 16, 1986; Medical Science; Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana (body donated)
Contriubted by Karin King

Three area residents killed in two-car mishap Thursday
A two-car collision, which occurred Thursday at the intersection of County Road 900 North and State Road 101, five miles northeast of Decatur, claimed the lives of a 38-year-old Adams County father of five, and an Ohio mother and her 30-year-old daughter. Listed in satisfactory condition at the Adams County Memorial Hospital this morning was Barry Sanderson, 4, son of the younger woman killed in the accident. Killed outright in the accident was Edmund W.L. Thieme, 38, of Decatur Route 5. Mrs. Marlene Kay Sanderson, 30, of Route 2, Ohio City, O., died at the Adams County Memorial Hospital shortly after the mishap. Her mother, Mrs. Arlene Ruth Zinn, passed away at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne at 6:45 p.m., as a result of the accident. Theime died as the result of a crushed skull and broken neck, and Mrs. Sanderson's death was attributed to a crushed chest. Mrs. Zinn also died of chest injuries. The Sanderson child suffered severe injuries to the right side of his head and multiple facial lacerations. The Zinn death brought to four, the number of people to die in 1971 as a result of injuries suffered in automobile accidents on Adams County roads in the new year. The county did not suffer its fourth fatality in 1970 until August 18, 1970. A total of 17 people including three in the city of Decatur were killed in accidents on county roads in 1970. Thursday's fatal accident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m. when Thieme , who had just left his home for work on County Road 900 North and was headed west on the road, apparently failed to stop at the intersection of County Road 900 North and State Road 101. According to Adams County Sheriff Harold August, Thieme went into the intersection and the Sanderson auto tried to swerve to avoid hitting him when the collision occurred. After the two autos collided, the Thieme vehicle was forced to the south and off the west side of 101. The Sanderson auto, a 1966 two-door hardtop Chevrolet, traveled approximately 40 feet across a field on the west side of 101 before hitting a deep ditch and going another six or eight feet before striking the embankment with the rear end of the auto. The vehicle then came south for approximately another 30 feet before coming to a stop in the ditch. Sheriff August said that the Sanderson child and one of the women were thrown out of the Sanderson car and the other woman was pulled from the wreckage before law enforcement officials arrived on the scene. Thieme was apparently thrown out the right door of his 1966 Dodge and landed some 25 feet from his car along the road's berm. The investigation into the exact details of the accident continues today by the Sheriff's Department and the State Police.
Edmund Thieme buried in Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana, where his obit is posted.
The Zwick funeral home in Decatur will be the scene of a double-funeral services Monday for the late Mrs. Arlene R. Zinn and Mrs. Marlene Kay Sanderson, mother and daughter, who were victims in the triple fatality crash on State Road 101 and County Road 900 North, Thursday. Burial will follow in the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. William F. Matz officiating. Mrs. Zinn was born April 17, 1920, the daughter of John and Ada Finkhousen-Weaver of Convoy, who survive. She was married to Robert B. Zinn of Convoy, who is an engineer technician of Division 1 of the Ohio Highway Department. Mrs. Zinn was a member of the Countryside Chapel of United Methodist Church in Dixon, O. Surviving in addition to the husband and parents, is a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Judith) Dealey of Convoy. A daughter, Marlene Kay, was killed in the same accident, and a son, Ronald preceded them in death. Five grandchildren also survive. Other survivors include Glen Weaver and Billy Weaver of Route 2, Ohio City, Paul, Donald and Tom Weaver of Route 2, Convoy, and sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Helen) Schindler of Route 2, Ossian, Mrs. Robert (Norma) Feasel, Decatur, Mrs. Gerald (Phyllis) Ulman, Decatur; Mrs. Arthur (Marietta) Heller, Route 2, Convoy; Mrs. Joseph (Cleva) Myers of Route 12, Convoy, Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Gehres, Route 2, Ohio City. One son, Dick and one daughter Alma are deceased. Friends may call at the Zwick Funeral Home anytime after 7 p.m. Saturday, up until the services at 11 a.m. Monday. Marlene Kay Sanderson was born in Dixon November 18, 1940, the daughter of Robert B. and Arlene Weaver-Zinn, and was married on February 24, 1962, to Carl C. Sanderson. Mrs. Sanderson was a member of the Countryside Chapel of United Methodist Church at Dixon. She was a part-time employee at B.F. Goodrich. Mrs. Sanderson, who resided one-half mile north of Wren, O., graduated from Wren High School in 1958, and from International Business College in 1959. Mrs. Sanderson was Miss Northwestern Ohio in 1959, and a finalist in the Miss Ohio beauty contest in 1959, and also a contestant in the Van Wert Peony Festival in 1958. Survivors include her father, her husband; and two sons, Jeffrey Allen and Barry Lynn, both at home, and one sister, Mrs. Larry (Judy) Dealey.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, March 5, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

Leveda Schaffer taken by death
Mrs. Leveda Edith Schaffer, 78, of Geneva, widow of Cecil Schaffer, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital. Surviving are one daughter, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one brother. Friends may call at the Hardy & Hardy Funeral Home, Geneva. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, March 15, 1971
Contributed by Karin King

VIRGINIA LEE SELL, 78, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday at University Park Medical Center. Born in Columbia Township, Whitley County, she lived in Fort Wayne since 1940. She retired from Willis Martin Advertising Co., in 1960. Her husband, Meredith, died in 1984. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services at 3:30 p.m. today at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Calling after 1 p.m. today. Burial in Eberhard Cemetery, rural Columbia City.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, February 24, 1990
Contributed by Karin King

VINCENT E. SLATER, 92, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at Ossian Health Care Center. Born Aug. 25, 1913, in Water-town, N.Y., he served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church. He was Organist/Choir Director for Plymouth Congregational Church and Achdith Vesholom Congregation, retiring after 36 years of service in 1984. He was also a Piano Soloist and Choir Director for Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Organist of The Christian Science Church and Unitarian Universalist Congregation. He arranged all the musical score for the Plymouth Congregational Church Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. Surviving are his wife, Shirley A. (Poinsett) Slater; sons, Fred E. Slater of Massachusetts, Scott Slater and Stephen Slater, both of Indiana; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred Slater of California and Stanley Slater of Texas; and sister, Harriet Palmer of New York. He was preceded in death by daughter, Patricia Slater Nagle, in 1965. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St., with the Rev. John P. Gardner officiating. No visitation. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to Plymouth Congregational Church Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 W. Berry St. No visitation. Arrangements by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Wayne Street Chapel, 420 W. Wayne St.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Mrs. Mary E. Smith, 89, Dies At Nursing Home; Funeral on Sunday
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, aged 89, for many years a resident of Pierceton and vicinity, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wilson nursing home, road 30 east. Death followed a serious illness of three weeks due to complications. Mrs. Smith was born in Ohio, August 20, 1857, the daughter of William and Ellen (Van Nees) Sheely. Her husband, John K. Smith, preceded her in death. Surviving relatives include her son, Ray Smith, of Pierceton; two brothers, Irvin Sheely, of North Liberty, and Clarence Sheely, of Long Beach, Cal.; a sister, Mrs. Emma Vernon, of Churubusco; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Pierceton Presbyterian church of which she was a member. Dr. E. C. Lindsay will be in charge and burial will be in Hillcrest cemetery. Friends will be received at the Ashley funeral home.
Warsaw Daily Times, Kosciusko County, Indiana, May 16, 1947
Contributed by Karin King

ELEANOR J. SNYDER, 93, of Bryan, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Krill Funeral Service, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Services for Robert F. Snyder, 73, of 1404 E. Wayne St., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home, the Rev. Phillip Philbrook officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Mr. Snyder, a member of the First Baptist Church, died Wednesday in Richmond. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle; two sons, Richard and Donald of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Hildreth, Grove City, Ohio; his mother, Mrs. Ione Snyder, Fort Wayne; four brothers, Boyd of Fort Wayne, J. L. Snyder of Osceola; Harold of Columbus City and Bill of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Adams of Celina, Ohio and Mrs. Grace Platt of Huntington; and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today.
Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; Friday, March 12 1971

Robert F. Snyder taken by death
Robert Fulton Snyder, 73, of Fort Wayne, brother of Bill Snyder of Decatur, died Wednesday at Richmond. He was a native of Willshire, O. Mr. Snyder was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his widow, Myrtle; two sons, Richard and Donald, Both of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Hildreth of Grove City, O.; his mother Mrs. Ione Snyder of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; four brothers, Boyd of Fort Wayne; J.L. of Osceola; Harold of Columbia City, and Bill of Decatur, and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Adams of Celina, O., and Mrs. Grace Platt of Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home in Fort Wayne, the Rev. Phillip Philbrook to officiate. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, March 13, 1971
Contriubted by Janice Vasilovski

SOCHA, LUCILLE ELEANORE: Memorial service is 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LaOtto. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main St., Kendallville, IN 46755.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/28/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

This obituary is being re published to provide additional information. JOHN THOMAS STARNES, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at Renaissance Village. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grand father who will be greatly missed by his family. Born Sept. 22, 1916, in Winchester, Tenn., he retired in 1981 from Nobis Construction and was a member of Waynedale Church of Christ. He is survived by two sons, Thomas (Nancy) Starnes of Fort Wayne and Nicholas (Martha) Starnes of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Brent and Kurt Starnes, both of Fort Wayne, Jon Starnes of Coldwarter, Mich., Sara (Todd) France of Fort Wayne, Nicholas (Casie) Starnes of Fishers and Luke (Rochelle) Starnes of Fort Wayne; sisters, Carolyene Emerick of Fort Wayne, and Laverne Crownover of Winchester, Tenn.; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, in 1995; sister, Bobbie Evans; and brother, Henery Starnes. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, with calling one hour prior, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Visitation also from 4 to 8p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Alzheimer's & Disease Related Disorders Association.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HELEN E. STINE, 90, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Arrangements by Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn St., Bryan.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

STOY, JUDY ANN: Service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Cedar Lake Church of Christ, Wateloo with a calling one hour prior. Calling is also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 5/31/2006 - 6/1/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

BRIAN DAVID STRATTON, 48, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Syracuse. He was born on Feb. 13, 1958, in Rushville. He attended Northrop High School with the class of 1976. He served in the United States Marine Corp in California and Okinawa, Japan. He worked as a welder and in the maintenance field for many years. He was baptized as a young man and attended First Baptist Church when he lived, Fort Wayne. He enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and collecting antiques. He is survived by his son, Brian Stratton of North Manchester; daughters, Stephanie Stratton and Sarah (husband, Chris) Alexander; grandsons, Zachary, Jayden and Gavyn, all of Warsaw; parents, Franklin and Diana Stratton of Fort Wayne; brother, Jeffrey (wife, Gayle) Stratton of Evansville; sister, Sheri (husband, Albert) Manella of New Haven; nieces; and nephews. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Chapel, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, where friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Committal will be at a later date at East Hill Cemetery, Rushville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at Taylor Chapel, 10145 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne, where friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Syracuse - Golda M. Strieby, 89, of 200 E. John St., Syracuse, died at 5:47 p.m. July 9, 1997, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 14, 1908, in Decatur, to Frank and Emma Wolfe Johnston. On Oct. 20, 1928, she married Owen R. Strieby, who died in 1985. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Syracuse. She lived in the Syracuse area most of her life. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Gloria) Blanchette, Sarasota, Fla.; a son, William Strieby, Schiller Park, Ill., and Syracuse; five sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Mary Colter and Eileen Hess, all of Decatur; Donna Rupp (sic), Fort Wayne; and Nell Alspach, Merrillville; two brothers, Ollie Johnston, Merrillville, and Herbert Johnston, Demotte; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, with the Rev. George Lohman II officiating. Burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Eastlund-Harris Funeral home, Syracuse. Memorials to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
Times-Union Newspaper, Kosciusko County, Indiana, July 10, 1997
Contributed by Karin King

LORA L. STRUNK, 43, in Kenallville, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

YOUNG MOTHER STRANGLES BABY - Kills Two-weeks-old Baby Because Husband Refused to Claim It
Cleveland, O., Oct. 27 - "I did not believe my baby would have a fair chance in this world because my husband refuses to believe the child legitimate." With this explanation, Mrs. Blanch Tobias, 21, of Wooster, admitted today to authorities there she strangled her two weeks' old baby Sunday. Prosecutor J. O. Fritz, of Wooster, today files a first degree murder against the mother. Admission of the killing came, according to Fritz, after Mrs. Tobias was confronted with a physician's certificate which indicated the child had been strangled to death. "I pinched my baby's nose and pressed his throat. He died right away," Mrs. Tobias told Fritz, he said. "My child would never have had a fair chance in this world; he didn't look like his father." The husband, George Tobias, denied parentage of the child. Two months before the baby's birth George and his father, Joseph Tobias, were charged with brutally beating the expectant mother. The charges were dropped when a reconciliation was apparently effected.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, October 27, 1924
Contributed by Karin King

GOLDEN LAKE - Martha F. Vogtman, 73, died Sunday at 2:50 a.m. in DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. She lived on Golden Lake in Steuben County, and was an employee of the former Newberry's 5- and 10-cent Store in Auburn. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church at Golden Lake and its ladies aid, and the Auburn American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was born June 6, 1921, in Auburn to the late Harlan and Ruth (Goe) Croy. She married Willis L. Vogtman on Oct. 4, 1946, in Angola, and he died Jan. 17, 1990. Surviving are one daughter, Linda (Mrs. Larry) Boger of Auburn; one brother, Phillip Croy of Hicksville, Ohio; three sisters, Margaret Marty and Phyllis Freeman, both of Garrett and Shirley Patton of Auburn; and three grandchildren, Brenda, Beth and Brent Boger, all of Auburn. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Glenda Woodcock of Mount Zion United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana, February 27, 1995
Contributed by JC

WALKER JR., REV. DR. SAMUEL: Service is 11 a.m. today at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/1/2006 - 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JOE F. WALLEN, 56, of Pierceton, died Sunday, May 28, 2006. Arrangements by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

AUBURN - Jack Ware, 61, died this morning at DeKalb Memorial Hospital, Auburn. A lifetime resident of Auburn, he was former owner of Allen Electric Co., in Auburn. He currently had been a salesman for Builders Square. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Auburn. He married Nancy Winslow on Aug. 21, 1965, in Auburn, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Susan A. Robinett of Auburn and Jennifer E. Ware, at home; one brother, Ronald Ware of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Jacquelina Smith of Fort Wayne. Funeral arrangements are pending at McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn.
Evening Star, DeKalb County, Indiana, February 27, 1995
Contributed by Karin King

Warfield, Mrs. Edna - Services at 1 p.m. today in the Ellis Funeral Home, Rev. Theodore Hudson officiating. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana, September 3, 1966
Contributed by Karin King

ORLIN MICHAEL WERMAGER, of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Born Sept. 26, 1955, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Emma (Andringa) and Orin Wermager. He was the President of Inn Keepers Association, Fort Collins, Colo. and General Manager of Quality Inn and Suites. He was a Black Diamond Snow Skier and an avid Broncos Fan. He is survived by his mother, Emma Wermager of Fort Wayne; father, Orin Wermager of Florida; sisters, Janice Branam of Fort Wayne and Karen (Dudley) Colton of Littleton, Colo.; brother, Kenneth Wermager of Fort Wayne; two nieces; three nephews; one great niece; and three great nephews. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Resthaven Funeral Home, Fort Collins, Colo., with visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Larimer County, c/o Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S. Highway 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525. To pay tribute to Orlin, please visit www.mem.com
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

FANNIE A. WHITTAKER, 92, formerly of Churubusco, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at her home. A native of Churubusco, she moved to Columbia City 14 years ago. She was formerly employed at Mc-Coy's Hatchery, Churubusco, Lyall Electric, Albion, and Franks' Greenhouse, Columbia City. She grew prize winning orchids, and also did rug weaving. She enjoyed gardening, painting, reading, raising chickens and quilting. Surviving are children, Jack C. (Linda) Whittaker of Kendallville, Mary (Bob) Poynter and Homer L. (Sharon) Whittaker, both of Churubusco, Frank E. Whittaker, (no address listed), Karen (Jerry) Campbell of Olive Hill, Ky., Linda (Darrell) Yates of Columbia City and Jim J. (Ann) Whittaker of Norman, Ark.; sister, Martha (Harold) Bushong of Albion; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer C. Whittaker, in 2002; sisters, Lena Ferguson, Elma Garrison and Edna Addis; and brothers, Dawson Wilkins and Frank Wilkins. Service is 1 p.m. Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in Christian Chapel Cemetery, Merriam. Memorials to Parkview Home Health and Hospice. Condolences emailed to sympathy@sheetsandchilds.net
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Service is 1 p.m. today at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HE'S STILL SLEEPING
Elwood, Ind., Oct. 27 - (Special to Daily Democrat) - An overdose of chloroform which he had been in the habit of taking to induce sleep was said today to have caused the death of William H. Whittaker, retired photographer, who was found dead in bed Saturday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, October 27, 1924
Contributed by Karin King

ESTIL WILSON, 61, of Convoy, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

ROBERT B. "BOB" WILSON, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, after a hard fight with pancreatic cancer at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Feb. 8, 1945, in El Paso, Texas, he retired from Custom Tube Corp. as a machinist and welder, in 1997. He was a member of Waynedale United Methodist Church. He loved fishing, Nascar and enjoyed working in the yard. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth A. Wilson of Fort Wayne; sons, Ronald R. (Jenny) Wilson of Fort Wayne, David E. Fivecoate Jr. of Corunna, Mark A. (Toni) Fivecoate of Ladsen, S.C. and Stephen G. (Tammy) Fivecoate of Fort Wayne; daughters, Robyn T. Graham of Fort Wayne and Sherri A. (Grant) Passwater of LaOtto; brother, Richard T. Wilson III of El Paso, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Pancreatic Cancer Research or Hospice Home.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. today at Waynedale United Methodist Church, 2501 Church St., Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 6/3/2006 - 6/5/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

HELEN WINGER, 92, of North Manchester, died Friday, June 2, 2006. Arrangements by DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Chapel.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

DR. LAWRENCE WU, 69, of Edgerton, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Krill Funeral Service, Edgerton.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/3/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

JEAN ANN YODER, 58, of Sarasota, Fla., died Monday, May 29, 2006. Arrangements by Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota, Fla.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

VIOLA M. YOUNG, 91, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 6/2/2006.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Lyal Zimmerman - White Cloud
Lyal H. Zimmerman, 79, of White Cloud, died Friday Jan. 29, 1999 at Spectrum Health-Downtown Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born Lyal H. Zimmerman in Grant, the son of Anna Blanche Barnhart and Avery Rathburn Zimmerman on July 7, 1919. He married Norine Phyllis Moore on Sept 11, 1946 in Illinois. He was a vice president for Briggs Lumber Company in White Cloud until 1976. He was a member of Bailey Church of Christ where he had been a deacon, member of the White Cloud Rotary and School Board President, Grant Hospital Board, White Cloud Liar's Club and White Cloud Board of Review. He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II from Nov. 25, 1942 to Dec 30, 1945 when he was discharged as a 1st Lt. He is survived by his wife Norine P. Zimmerman of White Cloud; his children, Rita and Tony Astras of Rockford, Sheldon and Michele Zimmerman of Grant, Michael and Patricia Zimmerman of Bellaire. Cindy and Jack Stowell of Grant, Teresa and Daniel Fetterley of Bailey and Bruce and Mandy Zimmerman of Fremont, 22 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister Helen and Clifton Petersen of Grand Rapids, two sisters- in- law, Virginia Zimmerman of Bailey and Doris and Gerritt Dykhouse of Grant. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held from the Bailey Church of Christ on Monday Feb. 1 with Mr. Daren Penwell officiating. Interment was in Ashland Center Cemetery. Military graveside services by VFW Post #4249 Newaygo. Memorials may be made to Bailey church of Christ. Arrangements by McKinley Funeral Home in Grant.
Fremont Times Indicator-Weekly, Fremont, MI, February 10, 1999
Contributed by Karin King

WALDO S. ZIMMERMAN, 77, of Bailey died Saturday at Butterworth Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Zimmerman and retired as a machinist for Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a member of Bailey Church of Christ. Arrangements by McKinley, Grant.
Muskegon Chronicle, (Muskegon County, Michigan), Monday, July 15, 1991 page 2B

Baily, MI - Mr. Zimmerman, age 77, died Saturday, July 13, 1991, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; his children, Sharon Zimmerman of Saline, Janet & David Wheat of Ligonier, IN, Wayne & Charlotte Zimmerman of Grant; 10 grandchildren; one great grandson; his brother, Lyle & Norine Zimmerman of White Cloud; his sister, Helen & Clifton Peterson of Grand Rapids; several nephews & nieces. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Bailey Church of Christ in Bailey with Mr. Jary Irby and Mr. Eldrith Russell officiating. Interment South Casnovia Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant. Memorials: Bailey Church of Christ, envelopes are available at the funeral home. -- McKinley Funeral Home.
Muskegon Chronicle (Muskegon County, Michigan), Monday, July 15, 1991 page 5C

WALDO S. ZIMMERMAN, 77, of Bailey, died Saturday, July 13, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a short illness. He was born Waldo Samuel Zimmerman April 18, 1914 in Grant, the son of Blanche Barnhart and Avery Zimmerman. He married Virginia Gee Oct. 17, 1942 in Bailey. Mr. Zimmerman was a machinist to Teledyne Continental Motors in Muskegon until his retirement in 1975. He was a past member of the board of the Bailey School District, a member of the Bailey Church of Christ where he was a past elder of the church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Zimmerman; his children, Sharon Zimmerman of Saline; Janet and David Wheat of Ligonier, Indiana, Wayne and Charlotte Zimmerman of Grant; his brother, Lyle and Norine Zimmerman of White Clod; his sister, Helen and Clifton Petersen of Grand Rapids; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, at the Bailey church of Christ with Jary Irby and Eldrith Russell officiating Interment was in South Casnovia Cemetery. Please consider memorials to the Bailey Church of Christ. Envelopes are available at the McKinley Funeral Home in Grant.
Fremont Times Indicator (a weekly newspaper), Fremont, Michigan; Wednesday, July 17, 1991
Contriubted by Karin King