Funeral services for Shaker T. Gabriel, 51, prominent retired Syrian merchant here who died of a heart ailment at 2:30 o’clock Friday morning at the Methodist Hospital, will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock at the residence, 1229 South Hanna Street and 9 o’clock at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Conroy officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery. The body will be taken home at 4 o’clock this afternoon from Julian Schone’s Funeral Home. The deceased was born in Syria, and had resided here since 1911. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception. Survivors include the widow, Margaret; three sons, Marshall, Eugene and Richard Gabriel, and a daughter Miss Malveena Gabriel of this city; five sisters, Mrs. Mike Morris of Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. K. Heick of Brazil, South America, Mrs. Mike Abood of Toledo and two sisters in Syria.

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

North Webster, May 21 – Merl Gawthrop, 51, of near North Webster, died Monday at the Logansport State Hospital. He is survived by the widow, Irma; a son, Russell of Warsaw; four daughters, Joyce, Marilyn, Gwendolyn and Betty at home and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Menzie of Pierceton and Mrs. Homer Sutherlin of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral services will be held at the North Webster Church of God Wednesday at 2:30 pm (CDT). Burial will be in the North Webster Cemetery.

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

Pleasant Lake, May 26 - Mrs. Mary E. George, 56, died yesterday at the home of her sister-inlaw, Mrs. Carl Miller of Pleasant Lake. Surviving are her husband, Frank George and one brother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 am (CDT) at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at Angola with Fr. Ignatius officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Lake Cemetery.

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

Patricia A. Gerke, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County IN, to the late Harold and Dorothy Lewis. Patricia graduated from Central High School in 1950. She was a bookkeeper for Fruehauf Trailer and later became an LPN and worked at Parkview Memorial Hospital for over 10 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Churubusco, IN and Bethel Lutheran Church in Palm Harbor, FL. Her hobbies included traveling with her husband, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her daughter, Pam Martin of Fort Wayne, IN; sister, Dorothy Ramsey of Fort Wayne, IN; brother, Sam (Grace) Lewis of Fort Myers, FL; grandchildren, Amy (Gary) Savieo of Churubusco, IN; Chris (Candice) Martin of Fort Wayne, IN; Ashley Martin (Luis Navarro) of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter-in law Laura Gerke of Fort Wayne, IN and 6 great grandchildren, Gabrielle, Thomas Kent, Eryn, Samantha, Abigail, and Alexander; Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Gerke, and her son, Kent Gerke. Service is 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 9251 E. State Road 205, Churubusco, IN 46723, with gathering one-hour prior. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or Parkview Hospice. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

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Edna F. Gero, 66, wife of Albert Gero and former resident of Huntertown, died at her home in Terre Haute today, according to word received here. Surviving besides the husband are two brothers, Jack Bennett of Kendallville and William Bennett of Fort Wayne and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock (CST) at the Huntertown Methodist Church with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.

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

Martha Elizabeth Giant, 85, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. She was born in Decatur, IN, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Bremerkamp) Laurent. She married Don Giant May 24th, 1952. She was a woman of faith, had the gift of hospitality, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that cared endlessly for her loving family. Surviving are her children, Kevin (Suzy) Giant of Fort Wayne; Colette (Tim) Betts of Hicksville, OH; Michelle (Kevin) Guy of South Bend, IN: Kent (Chris) Giant of Fort Wayne; sister, Mary Ann Mickelini of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Don E. Giant; her parents; brother, Bob; sister Jane Aspy; and brother John. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling an hour prior to the Mass. Calling at - D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Tuesday, November 7, 2017, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery New Haven, Indiana.

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Funeral services for Sidney Ellis Grosvenor, 58-year-old plumbing contractor who resided at 2217 Webster Street, will be held Monday, 2 pm at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home and at 2:30 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley will be in charge and burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Services at the funeral home will be conducted by I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 19, of which Grosvenor was a member. Grosvenor died of heart disease at his home. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Grosvenor was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Master Plumbers Association. Surviving are the widow, Flora D.; a daughter, Mrs. J. F. Welch of Cleveland Heights, O.; a granddaughter and two brothers, Herbert J. Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, vice-president of S. F. Bowser & Co., Inc., and C. W. Grosvenor of Huntington Park, Cal.

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

Wabash, May 28 – Funeral services for Mrs. Ona Grover, 77, who died at her home here this morning after a long illness, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Hoover Funeral Home with Rev. Ware W. Wimberly of the First Presbyterian Church in charge. Burial will be in Matlock Cemetery. Mrs. Grover, who was the widow of Arthur M. Grover, was born in the old Brady Homestead in Liberty Township, the daughter of William and Frances Brady. She had been an active member of the Presbyterian Church for many years. Mrs. Grover is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Blount L. Schlemmer and two granddaughters, Catherine Jane and Mary Elizabeth Schlemmer, all of Warsaw.

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

Wabash, May 29 – Funeral services for Mrs. John Gibney, 80, who died late Tuesday at her home here where she had been ill for several months, will be held at 10 o’clock Friday morning at the residence with Rev. S. H. Caylor of the Middle Street Methodist Church in charge. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John W. Gibney and three daughters, Mary E. Hettmansperger and Anna R. Stouffer of Wabash and Miss Esther Gibney of Chicago and Wabash. Three sisters and one brother also survive.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 30, 1940

Defiance, O., May 25 – Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Goller, 78, widow of William P. Goller, who died at her home near Ney, will be held Sunday at 2 pm in the Ney Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, James E., Ney, Attorney M. A. and Dr. W. V., Defiance, and two brothers, Charles Walker, Washington Township and William Walker, Tiffin Township.

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

Jean Ellen Graue, nine-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Graue of 2619 Weisser Park Avenue, died early Tuesday morning in Chicago. Survivors include the parents; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Graue of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Velek of Los Angeles, Cal., and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Sophia Rodenbeck of this city. The body was brought to Scheumann’s Funeral Home last night, where it may be viewed after 4 o’clock this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the funeral home, Rev. Paul L. Dannenfeldt officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery.

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

Jack Duane Green, Sr., 80 passed Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Hospice Home with family by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late Edward L. Green and Nellie E. (Miller) Green. Jack graduated from Central High School and then enlisted with the Navy in the reserves. He retired from Tokheim after 35 years of service. He loved helping those in need, serving on the board for Turnstone and Mental Health America of Allen County, working with United Way Community Services, Cancer Services of Allen County, and UAW Cap Council to name a few. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Janey Laraine (Plothe) Green of Fort Wayne; children, Jack Jr. (Ruth) Green of Decatur, Timothy (Patti) Green of St. Mary’s, Ohio, Carla Mendez of Fort Wayne, Patty Sheneman of Fort Wayne, Donald (Shelly Ott) Green of South Korea, David (Tracy) Drew of New Haven, Troy (Heather) McBride of Fort Wayne and Shawn McBride of Fort Wayne; siblings, Ralph Meeks of Fort Wayne, Clifford “Skip” (Marilyn) Green of Florida, Darlene (Donald) Gourley of Pennsylvania and Dalene (Duane) Braden of Garrett; grandchildren, Timothy E. Green, Matthew Mendez, Joshua Mendez, Ryan Green, Erin Green, Nathan Sheneman, Seth Green, Josey McBride, Madissen Green, Matthew Drew, Treavor Drew, Nic Drew, Laura Drew, Rachel Drew and Jessica Mendez; and great grandchildren: Anthony, Timothy, Kylia, Kyrsten, Joshua, Krysta, Kyera, Josiah, Elaia, Nolan, Tristian, Brayden, Haley, Jonathon, Jeremiah, Liam and Blakely. He was preceded also in death by siblings, Donald Meeks, Dolores Mitchell and Edward Green. Funeral service is 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior. He will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to Turnstone or United Way.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Blume Gruber, 37, 828 Greenlawn Avenue, who died at 6:45 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Lutheran Hospital following a six-month illness of nephritis, will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schott of 668 Spring Street, Rev. Otto Norr of Leo officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the Schott residence this afternoon at 2 o’clock from Ankenbruck’s Funeral Home. The deceased had been a patient at the hospital since May 8. Surviving includes the husband, Chalmer; a daughter, Melanie Joy Gruber and a son, Kenton Rex Gruber, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Wise of Plymouth, Mrs. C. A Gage of Columbus, O., and Mrs. Orville Ruttledge of West Unity, O., and two brothers, Lester Blume of Columbus, O., and LeRoy Blume of Wolcott.

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

Emily "Jean" Gump, 91, passed away on November 20, 2017. She was born in Rural Allen County, Indiana on September 4, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Anna Maloney. She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and Society. She is survived by her children, Paul Gump of Chicago, IL, Peter (Jessica) Gump of Offalon, MO, Jocille (Terry) Donahue of Centreville, VA, Joyce (Robert) Bishop of Zionsville, IN, and Mary Lynn (James) Kessler of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Wood of Columbia City, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband Marlow Gump in 2015; sisters, Betty Ann Carsten, Rose Maher, Sharon Wood; brothers, John W. Maloney, and Dick Maloney. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heartland Hospice, and the support of St. Vincent De Paul Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:30pm with visitation from 11:30am - 1:30pm at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Burial will take place at St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or Masses. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park.

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A. A. Gustafson died at 2:15 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home at West Lafayette. Survivors include the widow, Emma; a daughter, Mrs. Lyle Willets of Warsaw and a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Wynn of this city.

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

Warsaw, May 28 – A. A. Gustafson, 61, summer resident of Lake Wawasee and Lafayette manufacturer, died Monday afternoon at the Lafayette Home Hospital after a five weeks illness. Surviving are the widow, Emma; a daughter, Mrs. L. A. Willits of Warsaw and two brothers, Frank and Fred Gustafson, both of Moline, Ill. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Lafayette.

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

Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Habecker, 61, 1041 Fairfield Avenue, who died at 4:45 o’clock Friday morning at her home, will be held Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock at Peltier-Ashley’s Funeral Home, Dr. Charles M. Houser officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may view the body at the funeral home. The husband, Frank E. Habecker, survives.

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

Joseph Haffner, 21, of 523 East Leigh Street died Saturday at 7:30 pm at Bloomington following a 10-day illness with pneumonia. He was a sophomore in the Indiana University Business Administration School. Haffner is survived by his mother, Mrs. Katheryn Haffner; two sisters, Betty and Theresa; a brother, Kenneth and his grandmother, Mrs. James Ryan. The body was removed to Mungovan & Sons Funeral Home late Saturday night. Haffner was a graduate of St. Peter's Commercial School, a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.

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

Jeanette "Nette" H. Hagan, 88, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Jeanette worked with Magnavox for 22 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and also a member of the Red Hat Society. Surviving are her children, Steven (Karen) Hagan of Siesta Key, FL, Kevin (Kathy) Hagan of Fort Wayne, Kathleen (Darwin) Bartels of Fort Wayne, Teresa Hagan of Fort Wayne, Mary (James) Walker of Fort Wayne, Cynthia "Stevi" Schotter of Sacramento, CA, Diane (Phillip) Knepper of Fort Wayne, Patrick (Kathy) Hagan of Fremont, IN, Tim (Carol) Hagan of Fort Wayne, and Brenda (David) Lary of Churubusco, IN; daughter-in-law, Agnes Hagan of Fort Wayne; 30 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren & great-greatgrandchildren; her siblings, Carl Harber, Jr. of Fort Wayne, Roseann Hohenstein of Columbia City, IN, Mary Louise (Steve) Leffel of Grabill, IN, Judith Jett of Jackson, KY, and Pearl Yoss of Fort Wayne. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius "Neal" Hagan; son, Dennis Hagan; grandson, Christopher Hagan; parents, Carl Sr. and Matilda Harber; siblings, Geraldine Keipper, Mildred Foster, Donald Harber, and Roger Harber. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a Rosary service at 4:30 pm. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Catholic Charities or the National Alzheimer's Association.

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Leah R. Hager, 95, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at The Cedars in Leo-Cedarville. She was born in Rural DeKalb County, IN, to the late George A. and Evelyn A. Sebert. Leah graduated from Waterloo HS in 1940. She was a cook with East Allen Community Schools for 20 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of Leo United Methodist Church and the U.M.W. Evening Circle. Leah was a volunteer at the American Red Cross for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and baking her special molasses cookies. Surviving are her sons, Larry A. (Jane) Hager of Sauk Rapids, MN; Mark E. Hager of Fort Wayne, IN; Dennis M. (Rebecca) Hager of Spencerville, IN;10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Leah was preceded in death her parents, husband, G. Edward Hager in 1993, daughter Janis E. Eshelman son-in-law, James Eshelman, brothers, Kenneth G. Dewight L. Ward, Wayne, Ralph, Park, and Robert Sebert. Service is 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road with calling one hour prior. Calling also Tuesday, December 5, 2017, from 4 - 7 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Leo United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross.

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Auburn, May 29 – John E. Hampshire, 79, died Tuesday night here at the home of a son, Roy, as the result of a heart attack. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are four sons, Roy and Jonas of this city; Frank of Mitchell, S.D. and Irvin of Pontiac, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Linken of near St. Joe, Mrs. Nora Williams of Continental, O., and Mrs. Bessie Richardson of Waterloo; two brothers, two sisters, 33 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the Roy Hampshire home here Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 30, 1940

Middle Point, O., May 27 – Mrs. Delilah J. Hance, 81, died Sunday night at the home of her son, W. T. Summersett, in this town. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the Middle Point Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. O. L. Willis and Rev. E. E. Stopher.

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

B. Willene Hanson, 91, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Heritage Corner Health Care in Bowling Green, Ohio where she had lived for the past two years. She was born in Ackerman, MS, to the late William Victor and Onie Henderson. Willene was a resident of Fort Wayne, IN since 1967 and worked as a Sales Clerk with Fred Toenges Shoes for 20 years, retiring in 1994. She was a founding member of Christ's Church at Georgetown, She was also a member of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) and the American Legion Post #82. Her hobbies included square dancing, gardening and reading. Surviving are her daughters, Nancy L. Smith of Bowling Green, OH; Martha C. "Marty" (John) Knight of Fort Wayne, IN; Cynthia L. Gillen of Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Amy (David) Ames, Nathan (Heather) Wyatt, Keith (Anastasia) Wright, Bryan (Anne) Wright, greatgrandchildren, Gabriel Ames, Beckett and Beau Wyatt, Zain and Veronika Wright, Olivia and Helena Wright, several stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Willene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William E. Hanson, brothers, Bill and Charles Henderson, sisters, Mattie Peeples and Maurine Peeples, Mavis Hunt. Service is 1:30 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with calling one hour prior. Calling Friday, December 1, 2017, from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

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Jerre F. Harding Sr., 70 passed away on November 30, 2017. He was born March 19, 1947 in Perry County, IN, the son of the late Anthony and Ollie "Lucille" Harding. He was a 1965 graduate of North Side High School. Jerre was a retired CNC programmer, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, going to State Parks and Fishing. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Susan Harding; children, Linda Stuckey; grandchildren, Tracy, Merrick, Tricia, Andrew, Jeremiah, Abigail; siblings, Mary (Rodney) Schellenberger, Bessie Jones. He was preceded in death by his son; Jerre F. Harding Jr.; sisters, Carolyn Burton, Jean Reimund; brother, Roy Harding, Jim Harding, Joe Harding. Funeral service will take place at 11AM on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will take place from 3-7pm on Monday, December 4, 2017 also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shepherds House 519 Tennessee Ave., Fort Wayne IN, 46805 or the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, PO Box 5 Huntertown, IN 46748.

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Huntington, May 21 – Amos Worth Harlan, 68, died today at the Huntington County Hospital where he was taken Saturday from his home in Lancaster Township. His first marriage was to Clara Searles, who is dead. Surviving children from the union are Russell, Carl and Miss Helen Harlan, all of Clearwater, Fla., Lytle Harlan, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Orpha Rose, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Ethel Kramer, Marion, Mrs. Dessie Gilmore, Barto, Fla., and Mrs. Blanche Quigley, Jacksonville, Fla. He was married a second time to Roberta Fisher, who survives with the following children: Cora Elizabeth, Roberta Irene, Robert Worth, Rose Louise, Dale J. and Barbara Ruth Harlan, all at home. He also leaves a brother, William Harlan, Marion, a half-brother, Owen Bradford, Nashville Tenn., and 11 grandchildren.

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

Atwood, May 27 - Mrs. Clara Alice Harmon, 72, died at her home north of here Monday morning after a short illness with a heart disease. Surviving are three sons, Marvin, Loy, and Arthur Harmon of near Atwood; a sister, Mrs. Ida Koontz of Etna Green and a brother, Harvey Wolfe of Elkhart. Funeral services will be held at the Stony Point Church at 2 pm (CST) Wednesday and burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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

Funeral services for Robert William Harney, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harney, 2710 Brooklyn Avenue, will be held Tuesday, 3 pm at the Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home and 3:15 pm at Simpson Methodist Church, Rev. Alvin P. Teter will be in charge and burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Robert died at 6:40 am Saturday at Lutheran Hospital following an illness of four weeks. He was a student at Anthony Wayne School and attended Simpson Methodist Sunday School. He is survived by his parents and grandmother, Mrs. Laura Boren of Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 26, 1940

RITES TUESDAY
Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Robert William Harney, 6, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harney of Brooklyn Avenue who died Saturday at the Lutheran Hospital after an illness of four weeks.

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

David Hartman, 64, of Monroeville, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was born January 25, 1953 in Decatur to Charles and Julia (Emenhiser) Hartman. David was a lifelong member of the Masons and previously attended St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. He retired from Alro Steel as a sheet iron worker and also retired from Eckrich after ten years of service. David enjoyed hunting by bow and gun. He is survived by his parents. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, with Brian Clay officiating. Visitation will also be at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday. Burial Services will follow at the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Monroeville Volunteer EMS or Monroeville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Wabash, May 25 – Funeral services for John R. Hayes, 91, of Rich Valley, will be held at 10 o’clock Monday morning at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Ware W. Wimberly in charge. Burial will be in the Schrock Cemetery near Peru. Mr. Hayes, who was a retired railroad worker, had been a resident of Wabash County for more than 50 years, coming here from Ohio. He is survived by four children, Mrs. Porter Ferguson, at whose home he died, Mrs. C. J. Garber of Cleveland, Earl Hayes of Rich Valley and Ray Hayes of Detroit, and several grandchildren.

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

BERNE-Word has been received here of the death Thursday of Mrs. G. F. Heffelbower, 82, at the Methodist Home at Chelsey, Mich. She was a native of Berne and was the former Rosina Wittwer. Surviving are a daughter, three sons and a brother, Arthur Wittwer of Florida, formerly of Fort Wayne. Rites are today at Chelsey and burial is there. (Sat. Dec. 13, 1962)
[buried Oak Grove Cem., Chelsea, Washtenaw Co., MI]

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

Mrs. Alice Henderson, 50, 2723 Taylor Street, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at Elm Hall, Mich., where she was visiting. Funeral services and burial took place there Monday. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Buckler of Gaylord, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. John Hurst of this city, Mrs. Mary Simpkins of Elm Hall and Mrs. Edith Alberts of South Gate, Cal.; two sons, Charles LeMaster of this city and Roy Henderson of South Gate, and six grandchildren.

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

Portland, May 21 – Funeral services for John P. Henisa, 75, will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Baird Chapel in charge of Rev. A. N. Shockney. Interment will be in the Ridgeville Cemetery. Mrs. Henisa died suddenly this morning at his home 11 miles southeast of Portland of heart disease. Surviving are two children, Harry Henisa at home and Mrs. Guy Godfrey of Portland and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Huffman of Pontiac, Michigan and Mrs. Anna Hobbick of Winchester.

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

William "Bill" A. Herr, 88, Bluffton, IN. formerly of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 5:15 PM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton, IN. He was born on Thursday, October 17, 1929, in South Whitley, IN. William "Bill" was a 1947 graduate of Montpelier High School. He retired from the Air Force after serving his country for 21 years. He served in the Administrative Branch of the military. He then was a partner of CD Neff & Son Garage for several years. He and his wife, Barbara then opened Herr Grocery. He was a member of the American Legion Post #156 in Montpelier, and of the Elks in Bluffton, IN. Loving Survivors Include his Wife - Barbara I. (Neff) Herr, Bluffton, IN, Sister - Willadean Roberts, Montpelier, IN, and several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his Father - Roscoe Herr, Mother - Ethel M. (Colvin) Herr, and Brother - Dean Herr. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Tuesday, February 06, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A service to celebrate his life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 with Pastor Keith Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

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Laketon, May 21 – Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Hevel, 61, who died Monday at her home in Ijamsville, south of here, will be held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the Ijamsville Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Bruerd in charge. Burial will be in the Laketon Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Hevel, two brothers, William Sheak of Philadelphia and Clarence Sheak of Ijamsville and one sister, Mrs. Willis Foraker of Bippus.

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

Mrs. Mary Margaret Hickey, aged 57, of 230 East Masterson Avenue, died at 11:45 o’clock Wednesday night at St. Catherine’s Hospital, East Chicago, where she had been a patient for the past three months. Death was due to complications and Mrs. Hickey had been ill for three years. She was born in Fort Wayne and lived here her entire life. She was educated at the Cathedral Parochial School and St. Augustine’s Academy. She was married in the Cathedral to William Hickey who survives her. Other survivors include a daughter, Marie E. Hickey, superintendent of St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, and a brother, E. J. Barry of Fort Wayne. The body has been removed to Getz & Cahill Funeral Home and friends may call after 2 o’clock this afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 31, 1940

Centerville, Mich., May 21 – Mrs. Amelia Hochsted, 75, a resident of this vicinity for the past 57 years, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Daniels, in this village. Mrs. Hochsted was a member of the Centerville Methodist Church, the Ladies’ Aid and the Centerville Grange. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Earl Daniels of this place, Mrs. John Jacobs of Charlotte and Mrs. Lester Meyers and Mrs. Robert Dunton of Battle Creek; and a sister, Mrs. Fred Ruttkowski of Pontiac and two brothers, Albert and Adolph Punschke of Jackson. Services are in charge of the Bateman Funeral Home and arrangements will be announced later.

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

Kendallville, May 24 – Mrs. Mary Hoffman, 83, died today at the Wogoman Home for the Aged in this city after a long illness. Born in Morrow County, O., she came to Green Township, Noble County in 1876 and had resided here continuously since. Surviving are five sons, Thurlow and George of Green Township, Orlo of Garrett, Walter of Roanoke and Carl of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Zura Foster of Mishawaka and Mrs. Berniece Myers of this city; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday at the A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home, Rev. M. E. Runden officiating with burial in the Rehobeth Cemetery.

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

HOLD SUICIDE’S FUNERAL TODAY
Syracuse, May 27 – Funeral services will be conducted at 3 pm (DST) Tuesday afternoon for Everett Eugene Holloway, 71, who took his own life Sunday by shooting himself with a shotgun. The rites will be held at the Holloway home and interment will be in the Syracuse Cemetery. According to Dr. Leslie A. Laird, County Coroner, Holloway had been despondent over ill health. The body was found in the garage at the home shortly after the shot was heard. For the past 50 years, the deceased had served as a guide in the lake territory of Kosciusko County. Surviving are the widow, a son, Hallie Holloway of Syracuse; two daughters, Mrs. Jesse Zerbe of Syracuse and Mrs. Eloise Rogers of South Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Otto Haney of Florida.

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

Samuel Page “Sam” Hood, 87 of Fort Wayne died Monday November 20, 2017 at Parkview Randalia Hospice in Fort Wayne. He was born July 15, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Page M and Harriet (Spindler) Hood and they have both passed away. Sam was a 1948 graduate of New Haven High School and attended Purdue University. He was a lifelong farmer and served in the National Guard. He was also a former DeKalb Hospital Board member. He married Janis Hayes on June 12, 1955 in Ligonier and she survives. He is also survived by 2 sons and a daughter, Steven (Lynn) Hood of Lakeland, FL, Sandy (Dick) Altman of Hicksville, OH and Stuart (Abbie) Hood of Garrett. There are 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be 2 pm Wednesday Nov. 22, 2017 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Pastor Stephen Buckner officiating. Burial will follow the services in Harlan Memorial Cemetery, Harlan, IN. Calling is 1 hour prior to the service from 1 to 2 Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred Memorials are to the Children’s First Center in Auburn.

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South Whitley, Jan. 13 -Ira M. Howenstine, 74, who was in the ice business here for many years died late today at his home here following an illness of three months. He is survived by one daughter, Rilla Howenstine and one son, Opal Howenstine, both at home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the Miller Funeral Home here. Burial will be in South Whitley Cemetery.

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

Delphos, O., May 24 – Nicholas Hummer, 81, a resident of Delphos, died at the Oak Hill Sanitarium in Green Springs, O. this morning following an illness of a year. He was a retired carpenter. His wife, Helen, preceded him in death on March 25, 1939. Surviving are 12 children, Herman of Long Beach, Cal.; Mrs. August Scharf of Knox, Ind.; Alfred, Raymond, Mrs. M. P. Patton, Mrs. E. J. Scherger, Roman A. and Carl all of Cleveland, Mrs. Joseph Sever, Walter and Mrs. Arthur Stevick of Delphos and Mrs. Ed Mueller of Spencerville; 37 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church at 9 o’clock Monday morning. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

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

Stephen Ignace II, 72, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Derby, CT, Stephen worked as a software engineer with Raytheon for 46 years, retiring in 2011. He was a member of Purdue Alumni. Stephen received his bachelors from Indiana Tech, and then attended Purdue University where he received his Master's Degree. He loved his grandchildren, enjoyed drawing, building model rockets, and reading. Surviving are his children, Richard (Teresa) Ignace of Johnson City, TN, Angela Christine Ignace and Matthew David Ignace both of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua, Joseph, Abigail, Simeon, and Lucas; former spouse, Joyce Ignace of Fort Wayne; and former spouse, Shirley Ignace of Fort Wayne. Stephen was preceded in death by father, Stephen James Ignace, MD and mother, Veronica Theresa Ignace RN. Service is 11:00 am, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road with Pastor Todd Eckardt officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, Friday, December 1, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the COPD research, 1010 West Washington Center Road or public radio.

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Defiance, O., May 22 – The funeral of Mrs. Belle Ingle, 76, of Defiance, widow of Solomon Ingle, who died of senility at the home a son, Orley, Tiffin Township, will be held Thursday at 2:30 pm in St. John’s Methodist Church, Tiffin Township. She leaves another son, John, Tiffin Township.

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

Frederick G. Ingram, 76, passed away on December 4, 2017. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on May 15, 1941, the son of the late Charles and Jennie Ingram. Fred served in the US Navy as an E5 Second Class Radar Man until 1968. He retired from B.F. Goodrich in 2003. Fred was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. In his spare time he enjoyed building and working on computers, electronics, and radios. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Helen Ingram; children, Terri (Edward) Brooks, Ina (Michael) Scott, Yvonne Myers; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers Larry (Peggy) Ingram and Carlos (Darlene) Ingram; brother-in-law, Donald (Marilyn) Conrad. He preceded in death by brothers, Charles Ingram Jr., and Kenneth Ingram,; and sisters, Melba Kelley, and Sharon Conrad. Funeral service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2pm with calling 1 hour prior at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Visitation will also take place at the funeral home on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church or Safe Haven for Veterans. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.

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Hartford City, Jan. 20 -The body of Alexander Jacobs, 67, for many years a prominent resident here, who died early this morning at the Irene Byron Sanatorium near Fort Wayne, was brought here this morning. The funeral will be held at the Burk & Fennig Funeral Home here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. W. R. Montgomery, pastor of the United Brethren Church and burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The widow and a foster daughter, Mrs. Earl Sthrome of this city, survive.

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

Huntington, May 22 – John A. Jacobs, 78, died yesterday at his home here following an illness of nearly a year. He formerly worked at the Erie Railroad Shops, was the last City Marshall chosen by vote and served a number of years on the City Police Force. Surviving are the widow, Anna Pumphrey; two sons, Clarence D. Jacobs, Fort Wayne, and Frank Lehman Jacobs, Huntington Township; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Lou Doty, Indianapolis; a brother, George L. Jacobs, New York City; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Yopst, Wabash; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm (CDT) Thursday at the residence, Rev. B. M. Bechdolt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 23, 1940

Georgia Johnson Hicks, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Fort Wayne. She was born on August, 3, 1923. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons, David A. (Janice) Johnson, Eric G. (JoAnn) Johnson, and Eugene C. (Laura) Johnson, all of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. Georgia was preceded in death by first husband, Arthur C. Johnson; second husband Austin E. Hicks; father, Harry E. Jenkins; mother, Elsie M. Jenkins; and sister, Virgie L. Brune. Service is 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 2, 2017 at - D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with Rev. John Krueger officiating. Calling at - D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, Saturday, December 2, 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne.

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Pearless Robert "Junie" Johnson Jr., passed away on November 21, 2017. He was born in Tell City, IN, on August 2, 1936, the son of the late Pearless Robert Johnson Sr. and Margaret Howard. Junie served in the US Air Force, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1960. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles, spending time with his family. Surviving are his companion of 60 years, Margaret Shultz; children; Brian (Paula) Johnson, Steven Johnson, Todd (Lisa) Johnson, Karen (Doug) Fraley, and Theresa Maroney; step-daughter, Tracy (Daniel) Schnorr; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Carolyn Becher, Janice Tindall. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Jerry Johnson, and Marsha Reed. Funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 2pm with calling 2 hours prior at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

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Rose Johnston, 100, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born October 30, 1917 in Detroit, MI, she co-owned The Oyster Bar downtown Fort Wayne in the 1950's. Rose enjoyed sewing, cooking, and 18 holes of golf with her friends at Pine Valley Golf Course. For years she walked miles each day at Fort Meyer's Beach. Her family always looked forward to going to Gran's on Sunday for her special Italian dinner. She will be greatly missed. Surviving are her son, Hugh (Mary Ellen) Johnston of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Cindy Richards, Hugh (Pam) Johnston Jr., and Michael Johnston; great-grandchildren, Ryan Richards, Alycia (Wes) Timmerman, Dustin Johnston, and Nicholas Johnston; great-greatgrandchildren, Lainey Richards and Rylee Timmerman. Rose was preceded in death by her husband in 2005, Hughie Johnston; father, Peter Porreca; mother, Lena Porreca; and 5 siblings. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Saturday, November 25, 2017, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. There will be a private service for family only. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to The Allen County SPCA.

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Venedocia, O., May 27 - Word was received here of the death of Rev. William Jones, 69, of Denver, Colo., who died following a heart attack at the Presbyterian Hospital at Denver. Funeral services and burial were held this afternoon at Denver. Rev. Jones served as pastor of the Salem Presbyterian Church and Zion Welsh Church in York Township for 10 years, moving in 1933 to San Diego, Cal. Several years ago he accepted the pastorate at Denver. Surviving are his widow, two sons and a daughter.

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

Judith S. Kaminski, 77, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Parkview Hospice. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Judith retired from the nursing staff at the Allen County Jail after 17 years. Judith is survived by children, Michele Anderson of Fort Wayne, Tony (Larisa) Walsh of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Timothy Walsh of Houston, Texas and Christina Sailors of Fargo, North Dakota; 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel S Kaminski, in 2007. Private services for the family were held.

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Bippus, May 22 – Abraham Keel, 89, died today at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edward Wetters after four weeks’ serious illness. He was a member of the Bippus Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are a son, Ralph Keel, Crestline, O.; four daughters, Mrs. Lydia Wall, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Gertrude Kramer, Geneva, Mrs. Toy Ingalls, North Manchester, and Mrs. Wetters; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 pm (CDT) Friday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church two miles north of here, Rev. H. G. Beemon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

Warsaw, May 22 – John O. Kegg, 86, of Elkhart, father of Mrs. M. S. Livengood of Warsaw, died Tuesday after being stricken suddenly. Kegg, a blacksmith by occupation, formerly resided near Cromwell. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 pm (DST) at the Castle U. B. Church in Elkhart.

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

Syracuse, May 21 – Final rites will be held Wednesday afternoon for Velma Kehr, 38, who died Monday at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Evans of Syracuse. Burial will be in the Syracuse Cemetery. Two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Engle of Wolf Lake and Mrs. Albert Semplec of Hornell, N.Y. and a brother, Eldon Slyman of Barrington, Ill., survive in addition to the grandmother.

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

Ryan Matthew Kelly, 24, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ryan is the son of Matthew and Debra (Heckman) Kelly. Ryan attended Homestead High School and Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. He had been working at Kelly Box and Kelly Advertising. Ryan had so many gifts, one being his abilities in art. He enjoyed drawing, creating sculptures, and surrounding himself with art. Ryan had a fun-loving sense of humor that always kept his family and friends laughing. Ryan enjoyed being outdoors, riding his bike, skateboarding, snowboarding, being at the lake, and vacationing with his family on Hilton Head Island. He had a great passion for music. One thing was certain Ryan had a great love for his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Surviving are his parents Matthew and Debra Kelly of Fort Wayne; siblings Sara (Steven) Ross of Fort Wayne, Angie (Chris) Pheifer of Bloomington, Andy (Jenna) Kelly of Denver, CO, Molly (Scott Cicero) Kelly of Indianapolis; nieces and nephews, Sawyer and Levi Ross, Fiona, Viggo, and Catalina Pheifer. Ryan was preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas and Joan Kelly, Eugene and Gladys Heckman; and aunt, Jacki (Vance) Wise. Service is 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Peace United Church of Christ, 9123 Aboite Center Rd with calling one hour prior. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road Tuesday, November 21, 2017, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Ryan Matthew Kelly Memorial Fund for his nieces' and nephews' college fund, checks payable Matthew Kelly.

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Scott Allen Kemerer, passed away on November 20, 2017. He was born in Paulding, OH on May 25, 1969. Scott enjoyed listening to Rock n Roll and Heavy Metal music, and attending concerts. He also enjoyed watching wrestling, and singing karaoke. Surviving are his mother, Diane Sliger; loving companion, Mitsy Durham; brothers, Mark (Julie) Kemerer, David Kemerer; niece, Zoe Kemerer; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael David Kemerer. Funeral service will take place on Monday, November 27th at 11AM at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with calling 2 hours prior. Burial will take place at Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp, OH.

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LaGrange, Jan. 12 -Ferman Kepler, 65, died this morning at his home in Ontario. He suffered a heart attack Thursday. Mr. Kepler was born at Butler, but had lived in Ontario many years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Minnie Kepler; three daughters, Mrs. Jasper Miller of Valentine, Mrs. Earl Deter of Ashley and Miss Vernor Kepler at home and three grandchildren. The body is at Caton Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be Monday at 2 pm at the Kepler residence with burial in the Ontario Cemetery [LaGrange Co, IN].

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; January 13, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Van Wert, May 28 – Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Ellis H. Kerr, 89, at her home in Tippecanoe City, O. Funeral services and burial will be held on Wednesday afternoon at Tippecanoe City.

Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 29, 1940

Louise Avilla King, 97, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at Signature Health Care in Bluffton, IN. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 10:43 AM. She was born on Tuesday, March 30, 1920, in Blackford Co., IN. She married William King on Saturday, March 31, 1944 in Montpelier. Louise graduated from Montpelier High School. She had worked at Franklin Electric for 38 years. She was a member of the Millard-Brown American Legion Auxiliary, and the Montpelier Fireman’s Ladies Auxiliary. Louise attended the First Baptist Church in Montpelier. Survivors Include her Husband - William Edward King, Montpelier, IN., Son - Terry E. (Wife, Amber) King, Montpelier, IN., Grandson - Michael King, Liberty Center, IN., Grandson - Bryan King, Montpelier, IN., Granddaughter - Stephanie Cain, Indianapolis, IN., Sister- Margaret "Margie" Sills, Poneto, IN., 7 Great Grandchildren, and several Nieces & Nephews. She was preceded in death by her Father - Delmar Schwartzkopf, Mother - Barbara (Schneider) Schwartzkopf, Son - Billy Joe King and Brothers - Clifford Schwartzkopf & Sam Schwartzkopf. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A service to celebrate her life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 7, 2017 with Pastor Tom Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Montpelier. Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

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Joy Marie Kirkpatrick, 63, of Converse, IN, passed away at 9:08PM on Friday January 12, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on September 2, 1954, in Marion, IN to Joseph Frank & Bessie (Ditton) Kirkpatrick. Joy was a graduate of Marion High School, she formerly worked and retired from RCA in Marion from 1997-2005. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting knick-kacks and getting her nails done. Joy loved shopping and wearing nice clothes, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Van Buren American Legion Post #368. Loving Survivors Include her: Sons - Jason (Meghan) Mauldon, Swayzee, IN, Jaron Jack Mauldon, Converse, IN, Daughter-Brooke Mauldon, Converse, IN, Grandchildren-Lilianne, Jaxon, Lorelei, Trey, Amelia and Willow Mauldon, Sisters-Donna (Paul) Laymon, Marion, IN, Lori Dean, Van Buren, IN, Brothers-Mark (Karen) Kirkpatrick, Van Buren, IN and William (Cassie) Kirkpatrick, Van Buren, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Hunter Mauldon. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 W. Main St. Van Buren from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Interment will take place at a later date in the Converse Cemetery. Memorial contributions to help the family may be made to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home PO Box 248 Van Buren, IN 46991.

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Mrs. Lucy Ann Klinger, 86, widow of Allen W. Klinger, died at 3:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jay Garman, on State Road No. 427, 12 miles north of the city. Mrs. Klinger, a life-long resident of Allen County, was born in Washington Township. Surviving, in addition to the daughter are two sons, William F. and Allen H. Klinger, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Frank Golden of Auburn; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. At 4:30 o’clock this afternoon it will be returned to the Garman residence, where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday. Burial will be in the Hatfield Cemetery.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 30, 1940

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Ann Klinger, 86, who died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jay Garman, 12 miles north of the city on State Road No. 127, will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the daughter’s home, Rev. Harold Thrasher of Huntertown officiating. Burial will be in the Hatfield Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette (IN); May 31, 1940

Clarence Knight is Heart Victim
Clarence Vance Knight, 41, a salesman for the R. M. Kaough Company of this city for the last 21 years, died of heart disease about 4:45 pm yesterday at his home, 1015 Pasadena Drive. He was widely known in Fort Wayne and vicinity, served in the World War and was a member of the American Legion Post at Bluffton and the United Commercial Travelers. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida Ludwig Knight; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oras A. Knight of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. L. O. Pope of this city and Mrs. Vesta Wrenne of Altanta, Ga.; three brothers, E. Wendell Knight and Detrich Knight of this city and Neil H. Knight of Newcastle. The body was taken to Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home.
[Buried Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN]

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; February 22, 1940
Contributed by Karin King

Sturgis, Mich., May 22 – Charles Hiram Knox, 91, last member of one of the oldest families of this city, died today at the home of his son, Earl Knox, after being in failing health for the past four years. Knox was the son of the first minister of the local Methodist Church, his father having settled here in 1832. Knox was a farmer until 1891, when he moved to Sturgis. Surviving are three sons, Clyde of Toledo, Earl and Charles of this city. Friends are being received at the Moon Funeral Home where services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock with Rev. O. R. Grattan officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; May 23, 1940

Margaret "Peggy" Koester, 92, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, the Rosary Society, and the Marians. Surviving are her seven sons, Bill, Jim (Maureen), Bob (Lynn), Rick, Dennis (Betty), Brian (Cindy), and Kevin (Sue); three daughters, Maureen Babbs, Kathleen Botteron, Beth Anne (Tony) Mohr; 24 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. William Koester. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 2130 Pemberton Dr., with calling one hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a Rosary service at 4:30 pm. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Tuition Assistance or Bishop Dwenger Tuition Assistance.

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Celina, O., May 20 – Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Bertke Kremer, 56, of Maria Stein, who died last night of pneumonia at the Otis Hospital here, will be held Thursday at 9 am at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery at Maria Stein. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, August Kremer; three sons, Alphonse and Paul Kremer of Maria Stein and David Kremer of Collegeville, Ind.; four daughters, Norma Kremer of Cleveland, Edith and Rose Kremer at home and Mrs. Ruth Heltkamp of Minster; her mother, Mrs. Agnes Bertke of Maria Stein; three brothers, Lawrence Bertke of Shelby and Alvin and Ivo Bertke of Maria Stein and four sisters, Mrs. Frank Kremer of Chickasaw, Mrs. Ed Heltkamp and Mrs. Fred Bruns of Maria Stein and Mrs. John Neitfeld of Coldwater.

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

(Handwritten date: Friday, Dec. 17, 1954)
KUHN FUNERAL TO BE ON SATURDAY - Widow of Frederick T. Kuhn Dies At Dayton Hospital
Mrs. Marie Kuhn, 82, widow of F. T. Kuhn, residing a short distance south of Chattanooga, Ohio, on Rockford route 1, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday at College Hill hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She had been bedfast three weeks and death was caused by arteriosclerosis and pneumonia. She was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga community. Mrs. Kuhn was born Nov. 28, 1872, in Liberty township, Mercer county, Ohio, the daughter of Phillip and Margaret Miller Linn. She was married October 24, 1901 to Frederick T. Kuhn, at Chattanooga. He preceded in death in 1949. Surviving are two sons, Clarence E. Kuhn and Hugo W. Kuhn, both at home; three daughters, (cut off)
[buried Kessler Cemetery, Chattanooga, Mercer County, Ohio]

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

Mitchell R. Kurtz, 58, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Mitchell worked as a factory worker with several local companies. Surviving are his mother, Carol Packard; brothers, Michael Kurtz and Matthew Kurtz all of Fort Wayne. Mitchell was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Robert Kurtz, and step-father, Arthur Packard. Service is 10:30 am, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. with calling one hour prior. Calling also Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.

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Warsaw, Jan. 20 - Funeral services for Charles Nelson Kyle, 63, who was found dead yesterday of a heart attack in a wood lot on his farm east of Winona Lake, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Wooster U.B. Church near here with Rev. Givens officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery at Pierceton. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mabel Kyle; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Conoway of near Winona Lake and one brother, Ralph Kyle of near Warsaw.

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