Hartford City, May 21 – Mrs. Eliza Lake, 76, widow of the late Elmer E. Lake, died this afternoon at the home of a son, James Lake here. Four other children survive. They are Harry Sloan of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. Clyde Snyder, Clyde Lake and Forest Lake, all of this city.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Hartford City, May 22 – The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Lake, 76, who died Tuesday at the home of her son, James Lake, in this city, will be held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church here Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. G. H. Payne. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Montpelier.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Donald C. Lambert, 78, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Lebanon, NJ, Donald retired from East Amwell Township School in 2004 where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was an active volunteer at the YMCA Camp Carr Campground of Hunterdon County, NJ. Donald enjoyed deer hunting, fresh water fishing, woodworking, and fixing anything he could. He was an avid animal lover, and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. Surviving are his wife, Christine Lambert of Fort Wayne; son, Donald C. (Robin) Lambert of Columbia City, IN; and his daughter, Christine D. (Ed) Pollack of Stockton, NJ. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mildred Lambert; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Service is 7:00 pm, Friday, November 10, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd with calling 2 hours prior beginning at 5:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospital.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

White Pigeon, Mich., May 25 – Melvin A. Lambert, 79, one of the village’s outstanding businessmen, and a former village president and trustee, died at his home here yesterday following a heart attack. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Reinhart of LaPorte, Mrs. Doris Weltz of Elkhart, Clarissa Lambert of Elkhart and Opal Lambert, at home and one brother, Thomas Lambert of Los Angeles. Services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Lambert home, with Rev. Charles Fisher of Port Huron, a former local minister, officiating. Burial will be in the White Pigeon Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

HENRY LANKENAU - Best Known German In Adams County - Soldier and German Teacher For Over 25 Years
Monday morning Henry Lankenau, one of the best known citizens of Decatur, a veteran of the civil war, passed away, had been in failing health for more than a year during which time he had suffered much from asthma, to which later were added paralysis and heart trouble. Friday evening the last attack came. At the time his condition became most critical and it was known that the end was not far distant. Mr. Lankenau at death was still a comparatively young man, being but sixty-seven years of age, but his life had been one of much usefulness. He was the son of Frank and Catharine Lankenau and was born in Bremen, Germany, September 19, 1843. His father was a shipbuilder there, but a year after Henry's birth, decided to come to this country, which they did, landing at New Orleans. Later they followed the Mississippi river northward and finally came to Indiana, settling in Ft. Wayne, where the elder Mr. Lankenau worked at the carpenter trade. Henry was the eldest of the family of eight children. At the opening of the Civil war he enlisted in the union ranks, early in the summer of 1862. His company was sent to the front, and saw much active service. During the siege of Atlanta by the federal troops he was taken a prisoner and sent to the Andersonville prison, where he endured all the hardship and horrors for months, and in other southern prisons. He returned to his home in Fort Wayne broken in health, and after recuperating took up a printer's life for a few years, and then decided to become a teacher. In 1875, he went to Van Wert county, Ohio where he taught four years and then returned to Indiana, settling in Adams county. He became teacher here of the St. John's parochial school in Preble township, where he served faithfully and well for twenty-one years. In this time he became known as one of the most efficient teachers in northeastern Indiana and many of the prominent men in the township today owe their introduction into the world of education to Mr. Lankenau's kindly and intelligent instruction. After the close of his service there, he moved to Decatur. For a number of years he served as probation officer of Adams county. Funeral occurred Tuesday from the Lutheran church.

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Dec. 9, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

LaGrange, Jan. 13 -Samuel Large, 76, a native of LaGrange died Friday night in a hospital in Green Castle. His only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Burton Hart of LaGrange. The body is being brought to Caton Brothers Funeral Home.
[buried Greenwood Cemetery, Lagrange Co, IN]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 14, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Barbara Jean Larimer nee Harris, 86, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Fort Wayne with her husband and daughters by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Barbara worked with Parkview Hospital for 16 years. She was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Jack Larimer of Fort Wayne; daughters, Claudia (William) Cappelli, and Laura (Doug Pickelheimer) King both of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Matthew (Katie) Rhineholz, Bethany (Anthony) Shefferly, Kyle, Eleni, and Ryan Vlastos; 5 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Patricia (Duane) Wolf of Fort Wayne. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Harris and Ora Harris-Bradtmueller; 9 brothers, and 2 sisters. Service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 E. Wayne St with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, on Monday, November 27, 2017 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Rev. Robin Kent La Rue, 75, received his eternal reward Sunday, November 12, [2017] surrounded by his family, caregivers, and friends. Born in Goshen, Ind., he was the son of the late Deane and Elsa La Rue. Robin loved his Savior, Jesus, his wife, Rosemary, who preceded him in death, and his children. Robin pastored multiple Mennonite, CM&A, and Church of the Brethren congregations in Indiana and Minnesota for 40 years before he became a chaplain for Heartland Hospice in 2004 until his retirement in 2013. Surviving are children, Tonya La Rue of Elkhart, Rochelle La Rue, Christine (Michael) Mortensen of Fort Wayne, and Shawn (Emily) La Rue of Auburn; brother, Jan (Sandy) La Rue; sister and nephew, Penny and Ryan Pequignot; Joe Moore, and 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica, brother, Terry, and grandson, Jonathan Mortensen. Service is 11 a.m. Friday, November 17 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, 2929 E Paulding Rd, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for final expenses and ministry.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Wabash, May 21 – Funeral services for Miss Jessie Lego, 64, will be held at the residence at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Ware W. Wimberly of the First Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery. Miss Lego who was a native of Wabash and had spent her entire life here, died Monday night at the Wabash County Hospital where she had been a patient for several days. She is survived by one brother, Frank Lego of Chicago and one nephew.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 22, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Lewis, 53, who died at 11:20 o’clock Monday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Fred H. Kanning of 1217 Stophlet Street, following a 14-month illness of paralysis, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home, Rev. Ernest J. Boerger officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. The deceased was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Her husband, Bertram Lewis, died 12 years ago. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Soest and Mrs. Kanning of this city; a brother, Charles Geller of this city; two nephews and a niece.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Mary E. Libbing, 51, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Mary lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. She graduated Bishop Luers High School ('84) and Indiana University ('91). With a Fine Arts Degree, she shared her talent for design and color at Carmel Design and Ream Steckbeck Design for ten years before going back to school for her teaching degree. Mary worked at Homestead High School's Freshmen Academy and said daily how much she enjoyed her amazing "kids" and fellow staff. Mary shared her eclectic spirit and illumination with so many. Every dish she cooked tasted richer, every room she designed looked brighter and every person she loved glowed endlessly for having received her attention. She was life and light to her family. Mary is survived by her mother, Suzanne (Disser) Libbing, her six brothers and sisters, Anne Libbing, David Libbing (Denise), Stephen G. Libbing (Barbara), Clare M. Libbing, Janet (Shawn) Prendergast, Katie (Mathew) McAllister and her thirteen nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her father, Stephen V. Libbing. Mass of Christian Resurrection is 11:30 am, Saturday, November 11th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd, on Friday, November 10th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Preferred memorials are Bishop Luers High School or Vincent House.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Auburn, May 24 – Emory Likens, 70, died last night at the DeKalb County Infirmary after an illness of three weeks. He was a lifelong resident of this community. Surviving is a brother, Walter Likens of this city. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Gerig Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Burkettsville, O., May 24 – Funeral services will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Monday at 9 am for Mrs. Mary Locktefeld, 54, who died at her home in Burkettsville Thursday. Surviving are the husband, Frank Lochtefeld; one daughter, Ida Lochtefeld, at home, and four brothers, John Kunkler and Charles Kunkler of Columbus and Henry Kunkler and Andrew Kunkler of Carthagena. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Columbia City, May 26 - Jerry Dean Loe, two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Loe of this city, died of heart disease last night at the home of his parents. Surviving besides the parents are two brothers, three sisters and the grandfather, George Addis of this city. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 pm (CDT) at the DeMoney Funeral Home with Rev. Blake M. Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Christian Chapel Cemetery at Merriam.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 27, 1940

Bluffton, May 24 – Horatio S. Logan, 77, a partner of Robert Worster in the operation of a package liquor store here, formerly operator of a moving picture theater in this city, died early today at his home after an illness of two years. He was a native of Wabash. Surviving are a son, Lawrence of Wabash; two daughters, Mrs. P. H. Dickson of Wabash and Mrs. H. C. McPike of Monroe, Mich.; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Mr. Logan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 pm Sunday (CST) in charge of Rev. W. J. Lichau of the Presbyterian Church, and burial will be in the Falls Cemetery at Wabash. The body was returned to the residence this afternoon from the Thoma Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Decatur, May 21 – Herbert A. Luckey, 56, former Adams County resident, died Monday at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Union Township, the son of Rev. L. W. A. Luckey, former minister, now living in New York City. He is survived by the widow, formerly Perle D. Burdg of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Pauline North of Brookston. Funeral services will be held at Indianapolis Wednesday and burial will be in a mausoleum at New York.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 21, 1940

Ralph Edward Mansbarger, 86, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 12:10 PM on Thursday, February 08, 2018 at Bridgewater Centre in Hartford City, IN. He was born on Saturday, February 28, 1931, in Fairmount, IN. He married Crystal (Blackburn) Mansbarger on Tuesday, November 22, 1949 in Gas City, IN. Ralph had worked as a truck driver, and loved horses. He enjoyed watching thoroughbred harness racing. Loving Survivors Include his Wife - Crystal Mansbarger, Montpelier, IN, Daughters - Melody Jackson, Montpelier, IN, Kathy Padgett, Bluffton, IN, Teresa Shoffner, Bluffton, IN, Son - Ralph E. Mansbarger II, Montpelier, IN, 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Gr. Gr. Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Father - George Washington Mansbarger, Mother - Dora Jane Heil, and 2 Grandchildren. Per Ralph's wishes there will not be any calling or service. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, Montpelier, IN online obit

Columbia City, May 24 – Mrs. Minnie Marchand, 66, Larwill, widow of Jacob Marchand, died yesterday at the home of her son, DeNola Marchand of Goshen. She was taken to the son’s home two weeks ago when she became ill with heart trouble. Surviving are two sons, DeNola Marchand and Dr. DeCoy Marchand of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Vallejo, Cal.; four brothers, Earl Showley of New Paris and Samuel, ray and Guy Showley of San Diego, and one sister, Mrs. Norma Boughman of San Diego. The body was brought to the Smith Funeral Home here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Columbia City, May 25 – Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Marchand, 66, of Larwill, who died at the home of her son, DeNola Marchand of Goshen, will be held Monday at 2 pm (CST) at the Troy Presbyterian Church. Rev. E. C. Lindsay of Goshen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The body is at the Smith Funeral Home here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

Hartford City, May 22 – Mrs. Dora Markins, 72, died at her home here today after an extended illness. Four children survive. They are Verna Mahnert of Corning, N.Y.; James Markins, a patient in the United States Veterans’ Hospital in Marion; William P. Markins of Gas City and Mrs. Golda Erwin of Muncie. The funeral will be held at 1 o’clock Friday morning at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, in charge of Rev. G. H. Payne. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery here.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

BERNE-Word has been received her of the recent death at St. Paul Minnesota of Mrs. Thelma Mann Marks, 57, a native of Portland and a former resident of Berne. She was the wife of Charles Marks and death was attributed to a brain malady. Her husband, three sisters and a brother survive. (Sat. Jan. 12, 1963)
[buried Fort Snelling National Cem., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota]

Berne (IN) Library Heritage Room Adams County Obits 1962-64
Transcribed by Janice Vasilovski

Jamir Lemond Martin, Thursday, November 9, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, November 3, 2017. Surviving are his parents, Sacoryonna Okey and Jami Martin; brother, Julian Martin, grandparents; Catrena Martin, Nakia Woods, and Marcus Okey, Sr., uncles; Jamion Martin, Marcus Okey, Jr., Sammion Martin, and Jamionte Derrick, aunts; Jamiesha Derrick, Jamiahna Woodson, and Janae Okey, many cousins, great grandparents, Gregory Wheeler, Linda Cannady, Johnny Cannady, Bonnie Okey, and Theresa Gabriel. Jamir was preceded in death by great-great grandmother, Thelma Diamond, aunt, Shontale Woods, grandfather Jami Milton, and cousin, Curtis Woods. Service is 1 pm, November 16, 2017 at Lindenwood Cemetery.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Douglas “Duke” Lee Mauzy, 59, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 with his family by his side. Duke was born September 23, 1958 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Leonard and the late Norma Mauzy. Duke previously worked for Sears, was a manager for Instant Copy for 17 years and currently worked for Print Master. He is a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. Surviving is his wife Nancy (Neuhaus) Mauzy, children, Nicole, Michael, Patric Mauzy, brother Dan Mauzy, sisters-in-law, Toye Mauzy, Jan Neuhaus, Kathy Bailey, Shari (Jim) Didier, Martha (Bruce) Coder, Bonnie (Gary) Davis and Patti (Rob) Brown and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother David Mauzy, and brothers-in-law, Steve Neuhaus and Mike Bailey. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 1515 Barthold St. with viewing 1 hour prior to Mass. There is also viewing Friday December 1, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. Preferred memorials are to Masses or The Family.

Covington Memorial Funeral Home online obit

Joseph Ault, son of John and Elizabeth Ault, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, August 2, 1828, and passed into rest from his home near Spencer, Ind., October 16, 1910, at the ripe age of 82 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Bulah Lewis, March 15, 1851, and to this union one son was born, Esq. J. T. Ault of Jefferson township, this county. Shortly after the birth of this child, the wife and mother died. April 5, 1855 Mr. Ault was married to Lavina Tipton, who lives to mourn the loss of the husband with which she walked for over 55 years. Ten children - six sons and four daughters - blessed this union. Two sons and one daughter preceded their father into the other world. Mr. Ault was a member of the Methodist church of Spencer. Having been for many years afflicted, he found it impossible to take that part in the public worship the Lord which he desired, but his earnest thought was with the church and Christian people in their effort to build up the kingdom. He was a tender husband and a loving father and passed to his rest trusting in the Lord. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved wife and children. He leaves an aged companion, five sons, three daughters, and twenty grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and neighbors to mourn his departure, but our loss is his eternal gain, so we say the Lord's will be done. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wm. R. Ashby, pastor of the Methodist church at Spencer, at the home and interment at the beautiful Riverside cemetery at Spencer.
[Buried Riverside Cemetery in Owens County, IN]

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

ASLEEP IN BUGGY; INSTANTLY KILLED
FORT WAYNE, Nov. 10 - Asleep in the buggy in which he was driving home from this city, Ira Bunnell, aged fifteen, a student in the Fort Wayne high school, was instantly killed at 6 o'clock last evening when his conveyance was struck by a north bound car on the Bluffton division of the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley lines at stop fourteen, seven miles south of here. The buggy in which the boy was riding was demolished, his body was carried and thrown fifty feet from the crossing and was horribly mangled, and the horse was killed. The youth made his home with his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winters, a short distance west of the scene of the fatality. The only cause that can be assigned to the accident is that the boy did not hear or see the approaching car and drove into the tracks ignorant of his danger.
[buried Prairie Grove Cem, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Nov. 11, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

LIFE SENTENCE GIVEN RICHER - Murderer of Orphaned Boy Pleads Guilty - Wife is Granted Divorce
FORT WAYNE, Nov. 10 - Entering a plea of guilty to a charge of murder in the second degree, Moses E. Richer, charged with killing his ward, Charlie Coats, was sentenced in the circuit court yesterday morning to life imprisonment in the Michigan City penitentiary and fifteen minutes later his wife, Judith Richer, was granted a divorce from him. Her maiden name, Steiner, was restored to her. Richer will be taken to prison this week. Before being arraigned, Richer deeded to his wife his farm near Grabill, valued at $10,000, paid off all his debts and arranged that his personal property go to his blood relatives. The only statement made by Richer was, "I was a man before this happened, and I intend to be one in prison." The remorse that has been with him since committing the crime caused him to break down when taken from jail to court and he wept continually. Richer took Charlie Coats from an orphan asylum and for some reason did not like him. For some months he abused him, finally, during a fit of rage, kicked and trampled the lad to death. Attorney Samuel L. Morris, employed to defend Richer, caused him to enter the plea yesterday.
[Charlie buried Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, Allen County, IN; 1898-July 14, 1910]

Berne Witness, Adams County, Indiana; Friday, Nov. 11, 1910
Contributed by Karin King

Colleen V Harrigan, left this world, surrounded by her loved ones, at 1:15 PM on February 8th, 2018. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 24, 1920, to Kenneth and LuluBelle Titus. Raised with a firm hand, love and laughter, she was the 4th of 6 Titus siblings. She would eventually meet and marry Marshall Thomas "Tommy" Harrigan on August 23rd, 1940, and have three daughters of her own. While raising her girls, she and Tommy would travel yearly, taking them all around the country every Summer to see the sights, sounds and beauty of our nation. She and Tommy were adamant about exposing them to all the things this great country has to offer. She went to work at the RCA Plant in 1950 to help buy her daughters snow jackets and a new washing machine. She would stay on at the plant, continuing to work diligently, until her eventual retirement on June 1st, 1981. After retiring, she kept busy with her grandchildren, following them to their numerous activities and then enjoyed a wealth of continued travel with ladies from the Women of the Moose and also her beloved sisters - Mary, Margie and Lolly. She was well known for being a consummate caretaker and a hostess for all kinds of parties from birthdays, to anniversaries to simple backyard bbq's. Her door was always open, and at one time or another, the bulk of her grandchildren and even a few great grandchildren lived with her. She was our teacher. She was our historian. She was our hero. She is survived by her great grandson-Timothy Dillon Davis, last living sibling - Lillian Davis, three loving daughters - Marsha Curtis, Janet Davis and DeeDee (Bud) Wiecking, her grandchildren - Kelly Davis, Dena Thomas, John (Jody) Thomas, Stephenie (Will) Jackson, Jenny (Aaron) Lanham, Wes Curtis, Jacob Polsley, Mandi (Nick) Stout, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Tommy, her siblings Pete, Phil, Mary and Margie and a great grandson, Dallas Davis. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society of Marion and/or the Rescue Mission of Marion. Family and friends may gather to share and remember on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 W. Main St. Van Buren, IN. A celebration of life service will follow at 5:00 PM with pastor Health Jones officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, IN.

Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, Van Buren, IN online obit

Logansport (Cass) Ind, July 19 - Hiram McCabe, aged 27 years was found dead in bed Monday at his boarding house in this city. It is believed death was caused by morphine taken with suicidal intent. McCabe was heard to say recently that he wished he could die but no cause is given for committing the deed.

Crawfordsville (Montgomery County, Indiana) 19 July 1892
Contributed by Karen Zach

Huntington, May 26 - Mrs. Mary J. McCarthy, 72, of Chicago, died today at the John Welch home, where she suffered a stroke of apoplexy the day after Mrs. Welch’s funeral a week ago. Mrs. McCarthy was returning with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kennedy of Detroit, from Florida where she had spent the winter and stopped in Huntington to call on Mrs. Welch, a long-time friend. Mrs. Welch died soon after Mrs. McCarthy’s arrival and she remained for the funeral. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Kennedy, and Irene, George, Charles, John and Edward McCarthy, all of Chicago. The body was shipped to Chicago this afternoon for funeral services and burial.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 27, 1940

Ossian, Jan. 20 - Mary Lou McCartney, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. McCartney, died at 8:45 am today at the home of her parents southeast of Zanesville after an illness of one day with pneumonia. Surviving are the parents; three brothers, Forrest, Eugene and Harold, and one sister, Evelyn. The body was removed to the Elzey & Son Funeral Home at Ossian and will be returned Sunday morning to the residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the residence.
[buried Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 21, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Rockford, O., May 28 – Funeral services will be conducted from the Liberty Friends Chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock for Mrs. Cora McChristy, 48, who died at her home southwest of here. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, one son, one brother, two sisters, three half-sisters, one half-brother and one grandson.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 29, 1940

Churubusco, Jan. 20 - Phillip Dennis McClain, 81, retired Whitley County farmer, died today after a long illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erlin Budd of Green Township, Noble County. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Martha McClain, one son, Benjamin H. McClain of Churubusco; one daughter; four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Virgil Compton of Franklin and Mrs. John McDonald of Kendallville. The body was brought to the Sonday Funeral home here and will be returned Sunday to the Budd residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Blue River Methodist Church with Rev. Russell Humrickhouse officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 21, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

(Handwritten date: Monday, 1952)
NEPHEW OF LOCAL WOMAN DROWNS - John McFarren of Fort Wayne, Nephew of Mrs. Godfred Smith
Fort Wayne, June 30 - A 28-year-old construction worker was drowned when the car he was driving smashed through a guard rail and plunged into the St. Marys River at the Wells Street Bridge at 1:40 a.m. Sunday. Police identified the victim as John McFarren, Jr. of 1114 Cass St. McFarren was alone in his car at the time of the accident. John McFarren is a nephew of Mrs. Godfred Smith of Wabash township, Geneva route 2. His father is a brother of Mrs. Smith, who was formerly Laura McFarren. Mrs. McFarren told Traffic Capt. Joseph Towns and Patrolmen James M. Birkenbuel and Robert Waldrop that her husband had gone to bed but got up about 45 minutes later and asked her to go with him to get a pack of cigarettes. She said she declined. Investigating officers said McFarren was driving in a south-westerly direction on Cass Street when he apparently lost control of the vehicle. The car, a 1937 (too blurry & cut off) ...Police who examined the car reported all of its windows were closed except the right front ventilator. They said the machine was in second gear. McFarren was employed as a foreman with the Wermuth, Inc., a construction firm.
SERVICES TUESDAY
The body was taken to the C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, where friends could call after 10 a.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the United Brethren church, Schilling Avenue and Third St., the Rev. G. Raymond Jewel officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.
Surviving are the wife, Geraldine; a son, John Patrick, at home; (cut off)

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 033
Transcribed by Karin King

Jane Patricia Horgan McGinnis, 69, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Alabama. Born in Detroit, MI, Jane graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School and attended Eastern Michigan University. She worked as a Mortgage Broker with American Home Buyers for many years. Surviving are her father, James F. Horgan of Fort Wayne; spouse, William McGinnis; daughter, Melissa (Tim) Dell of Greensboro, NC; son, Bob (Joy) Werka of Madison, AL; siblings James Horgan, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Mary (Jon) Horgan-Huff of Fort Wayne, John Horgan of Palitine, IL, and Peggy (Keith) Horgan-Butts of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Emily, Eve, Sam, and Bailey; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Ryan, and Sophia Grace; nieces and nephews, James (Erin) Huff, Alexandria Horgan, Jessica Horgan, Stephanie Horgan, and James Horgan III. Jane was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie J. Horgan and niece Elizabeth. Graveside service is 1:00 pm, December 2, 2017 at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Southfield, MI. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Friday, December 1, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with a vigil service at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home online obit

Lagro, Jan. 13 - Funeral services for Miss Margaret McGuire, 88, will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Rev. W. P. Mannion in charge. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery [Wabash County, IN]. Miss McGuire, who was born in Ohio, but came to Lagro many years ago, died late Friday afternoon at the home of Raymond Fearnow. She had been ill for a number of weeks. Miss McGuire was one of the oldest members of St. Patrick's.She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Bener of near Lagro and Mrs. Ellen Schetszle of Wabash and one brother, Frank P. McGuire of Roann.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 14, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Portland, May 21 – Funeral services for Russell McKee, 44, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Williamson Chapel in charge of Rev. Theodore Foxworthy. Mr. McKee died this morning at his home three miles northeast of here. Surviving are the father, Perry J. McKee; one brother, John McKee; one half-sister, Myra McKee, and one step-sister, Mrs. Minnie McKee, all of Portland; two step-brothers, Irvin Foultz of Fort Wayne and Harold Foltz of Cleveland and the grandmother, Sarah I. May of near New Pittsburg.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 21, 1940

Burial services for Jo Ann McKowen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul McKowen of 1207 Ridgewood Drive, who died at 2:25 o’clock Monday morning at the Lutheran Hospital, will take place at 10 o’clock this morning at Lindenwood Cemetery. Chalfant-Perry & Pook’s Funeral Home is in charge. The baby was born Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock. Survivors include the parents and the grandparents, Mrs. Laura A. Spahr and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McKowen of this city.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 28, 1940

Frank Cecil McMaster, 64, passed peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home with his family. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, he proudly served in the Air Force. He had worked for Eckrich and then he retired as the “Governor” from Foamex. Frank was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. The time most enjoyed was the time spent with all his family, especially his grandsons. He was an avid Cubs fan, great at wood working and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Mary “Kim” (Hall) McMaster; children, Ryan McMaster of Kansas City, Missouri, Logan McMaster of Fort Wayne and Molly (Joe) Jackemeyer of Uniondale; mother, Margaret Alice (France) McMaster of New Haven; two grandsons, Carter and Cole; and siblings, Steve (Barb) McMaster of Fort Wayne, Mickey (Linda) McMaster of Connecticut, Connie (Byron) Helm of Fort Wayne, Doris Bell of New Haven and Donna (Pete) Vine of Connecticut; mother in law, Mildred “Toots” Hall of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Frank McMaster, in 1999; godson, Larry Snyder, II; sister, Rose Cook; and father in law, James “Henry” Hall. Memorials to DaVita Fort Wayne West, 4916 Illinois Rd., St. 118, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. "The family would like to thank the staff from DaVita Fort Wayne West for their care and compassion over the 12 years they helped Frank." A Private Celebration of Frank’s life will be in early spring.

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Former Banker at Warsaw Dies Warsaw
Jan. 20 - Joshua Benton McMurry, 94, Civil War Veteran and first president of the Lake City Bank of Warsaw, died today at Indianapolis where he had lived since his retirement. Mr. McCurry founded the bank in 1973 and served as its president for several years. He left here about 45 years ago. He was a native of Putnam County.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 21, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Franklin "Frank" Meehan, 19, joined his loved ones and the Lord in Heaven on November 6, 2017. He was born on June 10, 1998 in Fort Wayne, IN. Franklin attended Homestead High School, and completed the Auto Collision program through Anthis Career Center his senior year. He was passionate about many things, the beach and the water being one of them, including jumping off the 30 foot platform at Pine Lake. He had most recently attended IVY Tech and was in their Auto Body program. One of his most recent accomplishments was purchasing his own car which he purchased with his own earned money. His other passions included; tennis, Xbox, Star Wars, willingly attending his sister's dance performances, star gazing, playing and coaching soccer, and was Indiana's number 1 Patriot's fan. He had the closest bond with his sister, Lenie. They looked out for each other and protected one another, sharing a sibling bond that couldn't be broken. Frank was loving and devoted son. He was a free spirit who loved his family and was close with the Lord. Surviving are his parents, Jane and Dennis Meehan; sister, Helena "Lenie" ; grandmother, Patricia Meehan; aunts and uncles, Theresa (Salman) Khan, Marcia Wong, Norene (Jack) Arnold, Katie (Dennis) James, Joe (Janet) Altmeyer, Katie (Rex) Herendeen, Bridget (John) Grier, Colleen (Brad) Jacobson, Eileen (Terry) Ludos, Patrick (Belinda) Meehan, Michael (Mary) Meehan, Molly (Roberto) Gudiel, Terry (Laura) Meehan, Anne (Greg) Molinari, Sarah (Gale) Seaton; cousins, Oliver (Kyra) Wong, Vanessa and Pia Bazzani, Nick and Lauren Arnold, Kurtis and Maddie Meyers, Emily McFadden, Ellen (Stephen) Reuille, Megan Herendeen, Jessie (Jennifer) Herendeen, and Joel (Angela) Herendeen, Karen (Edward) Bogard, Daniel (Rebecca) Jacobson, Erin (Joe) Ryan, Hannah Jacobson, Cora (Greg) Bennett, Max Meehan, Sean (Jordan) Meehan, Tyler and Connor Meehan, Kaleigh, Jack, Patricia, and Gabriella Molinari, Garrett, Lucy and Lena Seaton; and his beloved and faithful dog, River. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Francis Meehan, and Joseph and Patricia Altmeyer; aunt, Liz Bazzani; and uncle, Timothy Meehan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will take place Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Chapel, 8325 Covington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. A rosary service will take place at 7:30pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley's Children Hospital Neurology Unit, or Anthis Career Center.

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Iona Melchi, 92, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Berne, IN, Iona worked as a nurse with St. Joseph Hospital for 17 years. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Surviving are her 4 sons, Ned (Vicki) Melchi of Fishers, IN, Rex (Lisa) Melchi of Fort Wayne, Jay (Kerry) Melchi of Fort Wayne, and Max (Beth) Melchi of Fishers, IN; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and her sister, Sarabelle Zeigler of Berne, IN. Iona was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Melchi; parents, Harvey and Rosa Beer; 1 brother and 2 sisters. Service is 10:30 am, Friday, November 17, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the The Towne House Retirement Community Employee Christmas Fund.

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Nicholas Mertz, about 70, of 810 ½ South Barr Street, died at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Hospital. No known relatives survive. The body was taken to C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Mary Ellen Metzger, 75, a former resident of Ossian, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. She was a resident of Fort Wayne at the time of her death. Survivors include a son, Donald D. (Theresa) Metzger of Indianapolis; a daughter, Debra K. (Greg) Milholland of Bluffton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Nadine Roach of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Richard Parker of Fort Wayne. Her husband, Robert L. Metzger, and a son, Gregory A. Metzger, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Dunfee Missionary Church, 818 W. County Line Road North, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior to the service.

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Huntington, May 23 – Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Simons, 74, who died today at her home in Rochester, will be conducted at 2 pm (CST) Sunday at the Goblesville United Brethren Church, Rev. Cain of Warsaw officiating. Burial will be in the Lutheran Cemetery in Jackson Township. A former resident of Huntington County, she was born in Whitley County and her first marriage was to Frank Metzler, who is dead. Two surviving children from the union are Mrs. C. L. Hobbins, Burr Oak, Mich., and Mrs. Emmett Blaugh, Columbia City. There are none grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her second marriage was to Rev. S. Simons, who survives.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 24, 1940

Sue Ann Michell, 71, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, Sue was a 1964 graduate of North Side High School. She worked as a teaching assistant in special education with Fort Wayne Community Schools for over 30 years. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church and a District 10 Little League staff member for 33 years where she led the Challenger Division for 21 years. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Keith Michell of Fort Wayne; sons, Donald (Kelly) Michell, Jr., and Steven (Angela) Michell both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Karen (Carter) McLaughlin of Huntertown, IN; 8 grandchildren; brothers, Donald Weber of Albion, IN, and Richard (Lois) Weber of Hoagland, IN; and special friends, Ron and Sally Rang. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, George and La Donna Weber. Service is 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave with calling one hour prior. Calling also Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum or Heartland Hospice.

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Elmer Miller, 71, former Arcola blacksmith, died at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at his home in Arcola. He had been ill since March 14. He was born in Wells County. Survivors include the widow, Louise, at home and two children, Mrs. Helen Elman of Chicago and Doyle W. Smith of Roseburg, Ore. The body was removed to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 29, 1940

Decatur, May 28 – Word was received here today of the sudden death in Akron, O., Monday of Henry Miller, 57, a native of Decatur. He lived in Akron for the past 27 years. Surviving are the widow, Kitty; five children, Francis, Virginia, Rita, Eugene and Eileen, all at home; a brother, Leo of Fort Wayne; and four sisters, Mrs. Alva Nichols, Mrs. Tony Kohne and Mrs. Claude Gay, all of Decatur and Mrs. Agnes Courtney of Akron, O. Funeral services will be held at Akron at 9 am Thursday and burial will be there.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 29, 1940

James O. "Jim" Mills, 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, James was the son of the late Carl and Alma Mills. James was a farmer and worked with Dana for over 35 years prior to his retirement. Following his retirement from Dana he worked for Ivy Tech in their automotive field for 25 years. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. James enjoyed fishing, being at Barton Lake, traveling, and attending all his children and grandchildren's activities. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn "Kay" Mills of Fort Wayne; children, Karen (Gene) Quinn of Fort Wayne, Roy (Mary) Mills of Ashland, VA, Albert (Jo) Mills, Marcia (Dale) Johnson both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Byler, Nick (Megan) Beeching, Heather (Daniel) Puff, Jennifer (Victor) Neimeyer, Bryan (Emily) Mills, Michelle (Chris) Ravenscroft, Brandon (Bree) Mills, Casey (Camille) Johnson, Josh Mills, Kirsten Johnson; and twelve greatgrandchildren. James was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Reed. Service is 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 7710 E. State Blvd. with calling one hour prior, Rev. Steven Ahlersmeyer officiating. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Monday, November 6, 2017, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Burial in Harlan Memorial Cemetery, Harlan, Indiana. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

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Portland, May 23 – Funeral services for William E. Mills, 64, will be conducted Saturday at 10:30 am from the Baird Chapel in charge of Rev. J. H. Nall, pastor of the Portland United Brethren Church. Interment will be in the Antioch Cemetery, southeast of the city. Mr. Mills died this morning at 12:30 o’clock at his home here. Surviving are the widow, Bertha; three children, Billy J., John Willard and Juanita Jean; a step-son, Robert Harshman of Portland; two brothers, Elisha and Rolla Mills of Portland and two sisters, Mrs. Abe Dawson of near Portland and Mrs. Maggie Wolf of Monrovia, Ind.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 24, 1940

Norbert A. Minick, 74, returned to his heavenly Father Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born April 17, 1943 to the late Leo and Catherine Minick. He attended St. Henry's Catholic Church where he was a Mass server and Lector. Norbert served his country as a member of the US Army as a SP4 - E4. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1961. Norbert worked for North American Van Lines, and then later retired from Lutheran Hospital Security after 20 years as a Lieutenant. He was a charter member of the Southwest Conservation Club, a lifetime member of the NRA, and a member of the American Legion. Norbert was a graduate from the 1st class of the Sheriff's Citizens Academy. Norbert will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He married his wife, Carolyn Minick on June 11, 1966 in Portland, IN, she survives. Also surviving are his children, John (Beth) Minick, and Julie (Robert Jr.) Grabowski both of Fort Wayne, IN; 4 grandchildren, Kyle (Moira), Brian, Jacob, and Cara; nephews and nieces, Jim and Letha Minick, and Jackie and Mark Wilson; and brother-in-law, Rick Laux. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother and 1 sister. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, 2929 E. Paulding Rd, with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Ave, on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Rosary service at 3:30 pm. Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery Hessen Cassel. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Masses.

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Rita A Minnich, 74, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 surrounded by her family in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Rita was a devout parishioner of Our Lady of Good Hope. She was a devout mother, grandmother, and wife who was strong in her faith, and had a passion for life. She was giving, loving, kindhearted, and had a great sense of humor. Rita kept close ties with her life-long friends. She had a positive attitude and was very encouraging. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her eight children, Rebecca Fonseca of Fort Wayne, William Minnich of Fort Wayne, Sarah (Shane) Blotkamp of Elkhart, Julia (Victor) McNeal of Columbia City, Paul Minnich of Fort Wayne, Michael (Lauria) Minnich of Grabill, Nathan (Angela) Minnich of Roanoke, and Christopher (Emily) Minnich of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; and sister, Clara (Norbert) Sarrazine of New Haven. Rita was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Minnich; father, Clarence Gnau; and mother, Aquanita Gnau. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, November 17, 2017,11:00 am, at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church with Father Daniel Whelan officiating with an hour of calling prior to the Mass. Calling at - D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Thursday, November 16, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 3:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.

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MONOXIDE KILLS LIGONIER MAN - Victim of Gas While Working on Auto
Ligonier, May 24 – Ivan Moats, 58, was found dead at 9:20 am today in the garage at his home here. Myron C. Hutchins of Kendallville, Noble County Coroner investigated and said his verdict would be accidental death by carbon monoxide gas. Moats had been working on his automobile and apparently had neglected to leave the garage doors open. His body was found near the door, where he presumably had fallen as he tried to get out of the building. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Cleo Moats; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Place of Fort Wayne; one brother, Ray Moats of New Paris and one sister, Mrs. Oral Brown of Syracuse. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm (CDT) at the residence with burial at Syracuse.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

Marie P. Monhollen, 89, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Born in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the Late Emberson and Mabel F. (Putt) Hunt. Marie worked as a seamstress for the Bennett Manufacturing Co. Surviving are her, daughter, Gerry (Clay) Herendeen, Albion; sister, Cleo F. Kelley, Fort Wayne; grandchildren; Steve Bowers, Katrina Richards, Don Richards and Scott Bowers; several great-grandchildren and "My Angels." Marie was preceded in death by a daughter Mildred A. Lornson, and sister, Mildred I. Conn. Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017, with calling from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Burial Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Parkview Hospice.

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Auto Victim's Rites are Set
Funeral services for Ira Moore, 64, of 2926 Smith Street, fatally injured Saturday night when struck by an automobile at Piqua and Gumpper Avenues, will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary with Rev. H. Backs officiating and interment will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Moore, a resident of the city 41 years, was employed as a machinist by the Danner House Wrecking Company. His death resulted from hemorrhages from a kidney punctured in the accident. Melvin Kiessling, 21, of 1201 West Wildwood Avenue was driving the automobile. The accident victim was born in Allen County, Ohio near Lima but had spent most of his life in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Hattie Moore; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Loveland of this city; two sons, Robert E. Moore of this city and Gerald B. Moore of Waynedale; a brother, Walter Moore of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Mason of Beaver Dam, Ohio and Mrs. Rena Amstutz of Bluffton, Ohio and two grandchildren, Robert and Jean Loveland.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 16, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Huntington, May 21 – Mrs. Ellen J. Morris, 69, died today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Alfred McPatridge, in Rock Creek Township after a long illness. Surviving are a son, Walter Morris, Peru; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Grace, Logansport, Mrs. Marguerite Urschel, Muskegon Heights, Mich., and Mrs. McPatridge; a brother, Jesse Rhoads, Galveston, Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie David and Mrs. Pearl Mauer, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Clara Lawson, Plymouth, and Mrs. Alice Washburn, Culver; 18 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. The body will be taken to the son’s home in Peru, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm (CST) Thursday, Rev. D. O. Wise of the Peru Evangelical Church officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery at Peru.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 22, 1940

Angola, May 23 – Funeral services for Ernest Henry Morse, 81, who died yesterday at his home here, will be held Friday at 2 pm (CDT) at the Weicht Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Circle Hill Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, one daughter, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one sister.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 24, 1940

LaGrange, May 25 – Funeral services for Miss Matilda Moseman, 73, of Topeka, will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the Methodist Church in Topeka. Burial will be in Eden Cemetery. Miss Moseman died Friday at midnight at the home of Mrs. Lena Chesbro in LaGrange. The latter had been caring for her since Miss Moseman suffered a stroke of paralysis. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Anna Vance of Millersburg. The body will remain at the Carney & Frurip Funeral Home in LaGrange until early Sunday afternoon.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

Mrs. Gertrude Mossman, 54, died of cancer at a local hospital at 7:25 o’clock last night. Mrs. Mossman was born in Huntington. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Miller and Carolyn Mae Mossman of Fort Wayne; one son, Walter Mossman of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Alice McLaughlin, Mrs. K. D. Long, both of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Don Homeyer of Colton, Cal., and two brothers, Walter and Howard Bruns of Fort Wayne. The body was taken to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home, where services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Rev. Howard Brown officiating. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Allan L. Murnane, 96, of Indianapolis, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was born Oct. 21, 1921 in New Rochelle, NY to Adelaide (Keim) Murnane and Allan L. Murnane, Sr. His wife, Kathryn H. Murnane preceded him in death. He is survived by: daughter, Kathleen A. Murnane of Fishers; son, Daniel (Pauline) Murnane of Carmel; daughter, Molly Murnane of Indianapolis; son, Paul D. Murnane of Westfield; daughter, Peggi (Jim) Grimes of Carmel; and his grandchildren, Marc (Amy), Katie, John, Chris, Rachel and David and great-grandchildren Leeland and Bridgman. There will be a family graveside service. Donations may be made to donor's favorite charity.

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Blagoy A. Nanchoff, 85, passed away peacefully November 2, 2017 at The Heritage of Fort Wayne. Born March 27, 1932 in Gorno Dupeni, Macedonia, he was the son of the late Andrea and Sela Nanchoff Blagoy who immigrated to the United States in 1960, settling in Lima, Ohio prior to moving to Fort Wayne. He then married his wife, Vasilka, on November 5, 1961 and took care of her lovingly and faithfully until she passed in 2011 from her battle with Alzheimer's. Blagoy worked at WT Grants, Elks Lodge, and Lincoln Life. He was a devoted member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church and enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers. He looked forward to meeting his friends at Cosmos and Mister Coney after taking his morning walks at Glenbrook. He cherished his time spent with his grandchildren the most. With much gratitude, the family would like to thank the healthcare community who cared for Blagoy in his final days. Surviving are his daughters, Diana Harris, Linda (Curtis) Blake; grandchildren, William and Ryan Harris, Monica and Sonjia Blake. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Vasa, Zivko, and Lazo. Service is 11 am, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 3535 Crescent Avenue with calling one hour prior, Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Prododeacon Michael Myers officiating. Calling at the church, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm with entry prayer at 12:45 pm and a Trisagion Service at 7 pm. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Delphos, O., May 20 – The funeral of O. A. Nay, 67, retired railroader, who died at his home here yesterday, will be held at the Venedocia Presbyterian Church at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. W. T. Jones and Dr. G. H. Heizer, pastor of the Delphos Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Venedocia Cemetery. Mr. Nay had been ill for the past week. In November, he retired following 51 years of railroad service. In addition to his widow, he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ray Anderson and Mrs. Arthur Yakley of Toledo, and Mrs. Arnold Ford and Mrs. M. C. Maloney of Delphos; a son, Francis of Continental; 13 grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. A. M. Cowle of Oakmont, Pa., and Mrs. Fred Hansler of Tulsa, Okla.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 21, 1940

Syracuse, May 24 – Lewis A. Neff, 84, died Friday morning at his home here after an illness of four weeks. He was credited with building the power line between Syracuse and Benton and he built and operated the first telephone switchboard in Syracuse. Surviving are two sons, Quinter at home and Irvin of near Syracuse, and two daughters, Mrs. Dessie Garwood of Syracuse and Mrs. Daisy Lorentz of Denver, Colo. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm (CDT) at the Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the Syracuse Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 25, 1940

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Van Nelson of 369 West Baker Street died at 9:50 o’clock last night at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 23, 1940

Auburn, May 25 – Robert Nicholls, 76, prominent farmer and lifelong resident of DeKalb County, died at noon today at his home near Newville after an illness of two years. Surviving are one son, Simon Nicholls of near Newville; two daughters, Mrs. Parlia Hull of St. Joe and Mrs. Madeline Lemon of Pleasant Lake and three sisters, Mrs. Eva Landers of Georgia, Mrs. Martha Stanley of Buffalo, N.Y. and Miss Mary Nicholls at home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm (CDT) at the residence with burial in Newville Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

St Joe, May 26 - Funeral services for Robertson Nicholls, 73, of near Newville, who died yesterday, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm (CDT) at the residence instead of at 2 pm as previously announced. Rev. O. P. Givens will officiate and burial will be in Newville Cemetery. The Rupp Funeral Home of Archbold, O., is in charge of arrangements.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 27, 1940

Constantine, Mich., May 27 - J. J. Noecker, 39, a former resident of this place, died yesterday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary Fordine Noecker; one daughter, Alice; his mother, Mrs. Simon Noecker of Union, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Frank Reum of Niles and four brothers, Fred of Cassopolis, Paul of Constantine, Harry of White Pigeon and Max of Chattanooga. Services will be held at the Geisler Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 pm with Rev. E. E. Price officiating. Burial will be in the Constantine Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 28, 1940

Phyllis North, 75, passed away on November 18, 2017. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on October 11, 1942, the daughter of the late William and Lillie Marsee. Surviving are her siblings, Iris B. King, William H. Marsee Jr., Janet L. Marsee all of Fort Wayne; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar H. North; and her daughter Lisa A. North. Funeral services will take place at a later date. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park.

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(Handwritten date: Friday, Dec. 17, 1954)
FORMER BERNE MAN DIES FROM CAR FUMES
Word was received here recently of the death of John Norton of Lansing, Michigan. It is understood that Norton, who was in his 40's, committed suicide by inhaling fumes from his son's automobile. His act is blamed on domestic trouble. Norton was employed at the Sinclair Service Station while in Berne and he and his family resided on West Main street, in the house where Mr. and Mrs. Orval Habegger and family now live.

Adams County Historical Museum 1933-1953 Scrapbook, Image 032
Transcribed by Karin King