Gladys Irene Abbott, 92, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, died at 10:00 pm, on Thursday, February 13, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. She was born on July 11, 1921, in Camden, DE, to William C. and Lillian Mae (Melvin) Kirkendall. On July 11, 1943 in Dover, DE she married John Abbott, he died March 6, 2010. Surviving are two sons, John (LeAnn) Abbott Jr. of Indianapolis, Kenneth (JoAnn) Abbott of Bristol; eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, step-father (daddy), Charles Downham, and a brother, Robert Downham. Gladys was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Easton, MD and attended Middlebury Church of the Brethren with her son. She was a homemaker, bookkeeper, church and office secretary and a wonderful companion in ministry with her husband. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana, February 14, 2014
Contributed by Karin King

LANCASTER - Services for John Pritchard Amstutz, 86, of Wilmore, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Ramsey Funeral Home by the Revs. Richard Kriesch, Blanchard Amstutz and Tillman Amstutz. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery. He died Monday at his home. Born Feb. 14, 1917, in Gas City, Ind., he was the son of the late Menno N. and Jessie Pritchard Amstutz. He was a retired minister with Missionary Church Association, former chaplain of Modesto Memorial Hospital, and a former teacher at Modesto High School in Modesto, Calif., and Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Naylor Amstutz. Memorials may go to Gideons International Bible Fund or Wilmore Community Missionary Church, 702 E. Main St., Wilmore 40390.
The Advocate-Messenger (Danville, KY); Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Contributed by Karin King

Virginia M. Anderson, 81, of Jackson Township, died at 9:03 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Anderson was born in Gas City on Feb. 21, 1929, to Lyman and Bessie Bernice Lyons. She married Gene Anderson; he preceded her in death. Surviving relatives include two sons, Philip Anderson of Auburn and Douglas Anderson of Marion; one daughter, Cynthia (James) Miller of Leesburg; one brother, Donald Lyons of Marion; and three grandchildren. Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Medler. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 today, Jan. 5, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Glancy H. Brown and Son Funeral Home, 203 N. Matilda St., Warren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Van Buren Cemetery.
News-Banner, Wells County, Indiana; January 5, 2011
Contributed by Karin King

Handwritten-April 22, 1957
Willis Armantrout, 65, formerly of Geneva, died suddenly April 7, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mina Armantrout Derrough, of George West, Texas. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Derrough, Miss Grace Armantrout, of George West, Tex., and Mrs. Anna Ely, of Three Rivers, Mich. [Buried Three Rivers Cemetery, Three Rivers, Live Oak County, Texas]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 90
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KENTON K. BAKER, 60, of Stroh, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Indianapolis. He was a Stroh resident and formed many lifelong friends in the area. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas Funeral Home. Military graveside service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Reed Cemetery, Stroh.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
Revised Service Information BAKER, KENTON K.: Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Military graveside service is 2 p.m. today at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Stroh.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers from 3/27/2007 - 3/28/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Jerry David Ball, 60, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in North Carolina, but lived most of his life in Florida. Surviving are his loving companion Lori Beneke of Fort Wayne, IN: brother, Greg Ball of Pensacola, FL and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and wife Vicki (Dettmer) Ball. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Church at Jacob's Well.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 28, 2016
Contributed by JC

Handwritten-Wed. Feb. 6, 1957
Carl Bauserman, 46, of Geneva Dies Suddenly
William Carl Bauserman, 46, prominent Geneva man and lineman for the Indiana and Michigan Electric Company for 27 years, died suddenly Monday afternoon while on top of a 20-foot utility pole at the west edge of Poneto, on State Highway 118, 14 miles west of Berne. Death was attributed to a coronary occlusion. Dr. Joy Buckner, Wells County Coroner conducted an autopsy of the body and announced the verdict. First reports were that Bauserman had been electrocuted but no burns were found on the body and the autopsy disclosed the coronary occlusion. Mr. Bauserman was known to have a heart ailment and he was asked by his physician to curtail some of his activities. However, the ailment had not been believed serious. Bauserman had been in Berne shortly before his death. While here he received word to go to Poneto to help on a project there. Another electrical company workman, Robert Rose, 4306 Anthony Wayne Drive, was with Bauserman at the time. Rose had been installing capacitor control equipment at the base of the pole when he experienced difficulty. He called for assistance and Bauserman ws sent to assist. While Rose remained on the ground, Bauserman climbed the pole. When the climber was near the pole top, Rose turned away and walked to his truck. Suddenly, he heard a groan and turned. He saw Bauserman, supported by his safety belt, slumped over a cross bar of the pole. Rose dashed to a nearby farm home and called for help (rest is missing) [Buried Monroeville Memorial Cemetery; Monroeville, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Keith Stuart Beltz, 58, passed away Saturday September 24, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft Wayne, IN. Surviving are sister Judith Beltz of LaPorte, IN, brothers Glen Beltz of Las Vegas NV, David (Susan Clayton)Beltz of Waco, GA,and niece Lauren (Zane) Bitter of Asheville, NC. Keith was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy Duane Beltz and Glenda Marie Beltz. Per Keith's request no public service will be held.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2016
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Miss Matie Bishoff, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Bishoff of Huntington died Friday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thieme in Union Township. She had been ill for some time, death being due to dropsy. The remains were taken to Huntington Saturday morning for burial. [Buried Pilgrims Rest Cemetery; Huntington, Huntington County, Indiana - Dec. 27, 1889 - June 6, 1902]
Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, June 12, 1902
Contributed by Karin King

VIOLA M. BLAIR, 91, of Warren, died Saturday, March 24, 2007. Arrangements by Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers on 3/26/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Bonnie J. Bloom, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Bonnie worked many years as a bookbinder with several local businesses and most recently at Doty Lithograph for 13 years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Churubusco, IN, American Legion Auxiliary Post 82; and the Indiana State "600" Bowling Club. Surviving are children, Dennis (Kimberly) Bloom of Delaware, OH; Denise Connell of Fort Wayne; Stanley Bloom of Fort Wayne; and daughter Teresa McKinney of Findley, OH; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Clara Kaylor; brother, Dale Kaylor; and her former husband, Jimmy Bloom. Service is 10:30 am, Monday, September 19, 2016 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Heartland Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 15, 2016
Contributed by JC

Handwritten-Fri. March 22, 1957
FORMER RESIDENT OF BERNE IS DEAD - MRS. JOHN BLOWERS, 83, DIES AT CENTRALIA, ILLINOIS
Word has been received here of the death Wednesday night of Mrs. John Parr Blowers, 83, a former Berne resident. She died at Centralia, Illinois where she had resided for some time. Death followed a long illness. She was an invalid for about 10 years after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Blowers lived in the home of her son, Rufus Blowers, also formerly of this community. The son is the only close survivor. Mrs. Blowers was the former Mary Parr and has numerous relatives in this community. Her husband preceded in death about 15 years ago. Mrs. Blowers will be buried at Owensburg, Ky., Saturday, where the family formerly resided. [Buried Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Bertha M. Bohde, 79, of Fort Wayne, mother of Mrs. Betty Rash of Decatur, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in McCray memorial hospital, Kendallville, where she had been a patient one week. Surviving are two sons, Richard of Fort Wayne, and Donald of Kendallville; and three daughters, Mrs. Betty Rash, of Decatur and Mrs. Eileen Ambler and Mrs. Gloria Sparks, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be Friday at the Hockemeyer funeral home with burial in St. John's Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; May 15, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Darrell Lee Borkholder, 47, of Middlebury, died Saturday evening at IU Health Goshen Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born on October 25, 1966, in Bremen, to Eli and Velma (Stutzman) Borkholder, they survive in Bremen. On September 4, 1989 in Nappanee he married Lorene Kuhns, she survives. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are four daughters - Irene Kay Borkholder, Marilyn Renae Borkholder, Loretta Ann (special friend Richard Yoder) Borkholder, Sharon Rose Borkholder; three sons - Calvin Jay Borkholder, Galen Lee Borkholder, Stephen Dale Borkholder, all living at home; four sisters - Christina (Norman) Borkholder of New Paris, Norma Borkholder, Rose (Lamoine) Miller, both of Bremen, Anita (Dale) Yoder of Millersburg; a sister-in-law, Arlene Borkholder of Nappanee; two brothers - Dannie (Rosanna) Borkholder of Nappanee, Alvin (Amy) Borkholder of Bremen. He was preceded in death by a son, Adam Borkholder; a brother, Lavon Borkholder and two nephews. Darrell was currently working at Keystone RV, Goshen and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury is in charge of arrangements.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; March 2, 2014
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Handwritten-Fri. March 15, 1957
ROSA F. BRACHT, 72, DIES AT FORT WAYNE - SISTER OF BERNE, MONROE MEN DIES LATE YESTERDAY
Mrs. Rosa F. Bracht, 72, (missing) been a patient for two weeks. She had been ill for three months. She had lived in Fort Wayne for the past 42 years after going there from Switzerland, where she was born. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Reformed Church, and the Women's Bible class, and sewing circle of the church. Surviving are her husband, Charles F. Bracht, three daughters, Miss Doris Bracht, Miss Eileen Bracht, at home, and Mrs. Calton Hilterbrandt, Upland, Calif.; five brothers, Louis and Otto Nyffeler of Fort Wayne; Edwin, Berne, William and Oswald, Monroe. The body was taken to the D. O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. [Buried Greenlawn Memorial Park; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Handwritten-Wed. Feb. 6, 1957
WILLIAM BRACHT DIES AT FORT WAYNE - FUNERAL TODAY FOR HUSBAND OF FORMER MARY ZURCHER
William L. Bracht, 75, 1719 Andres St., Ft. Wayne, died at 8:25 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital where he had been a patient the past four days. He was a retired custodian of the Bloomingdale School and was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Ft. Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Mary' three daughters, Mrs. Harvey Habegger, Mrs. Wayne Fortmeyer, and Mrs. Herman Sinemus, all of Fort Wayne; two sons, Ralph and Paul, Ft. Wayne; four brothers, Charles, Edward, Marcus and Vernon, all of Fort Wayne, three sisters, Mrs. Otto Hildebrand, Magley, Ind., Mrs. Ray Foltz and Mrs. Lawrence Diller, both of Ft. Wayne, and nine grandchildren. Mr. Bracht was the husband of the former Mary Zurcher, a sister of John, Fred and Chris Zurcher. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. today at the D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Charles Hartman officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 89
Contributed by Janice Vasilovski

Services are held for Fannie Brandt
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Brandt of Indianapolis, former resident of Decatur were held Monday in Indianapolis, it was learned today.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; April 26, 1974
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Dick Bronson, a sawyer from Hanson, KY died in St. Mary's hospital, Evansville, the other morning in great agony, the result of poison from a spider's bite.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Mother of Ohio Resident Dies
CAROLINE C BROWN, 81, of Fort Wayne, mother of Berneice Wright of Willshire, Ohio, died at 12:35 pm Sunday in Parkview Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Allen County Mrs. Brown is survived by two sons, Donald Chester and Ervin Chester both of Fort Wayne; five daughters, Mrs. Wilma Schaper of Woodburn, Mrs. Berneice Wright of Willshire Ohio, and Mrs. Ellen Ullstrom, Mrs. Violet Mann, and Mrs. Irene Kitzmiller all of Fort Wayne; and a sister Mrs. Stella Chester of Avon Ohio. Services were held at 2 pm today in DO McComb & Sons funeral home with burial in Covington Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; May 15, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

IVAN BURGIN, 56, DIES THIS MORNING
Ivan Burgin, 56, of 245 1/2 West Monroe St., a Gilpin employee, was found dead at 4 a.m. this morning after apparently falling down his apartment stairs. Tom Sefton, Adams County Coroner, said the body will be taken to Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, where an autopsy will be performed. Survivors include one brother, Jim, of Decatur. Mr. Burgin was a native of Virginia.
Decatur Daily Democrat; Adams County, Indiana; Saturday, May 18, 1974
RITES ARE TUESDAY FOR IVAN BURGIN
Ivan P. Burgin, 56, of 245 1/2 West Monroe St., who was found dead at his home at 4 a.m. Saturday, died of natural causes. Mr. Burgin, who was an employee of Gilpin, Inc., fell down the apartment stairs after suffering a heart attack. The body has been removed from the Gillig, Doan and Sefton Funeral Home to Pennington Gap, Va. for services at 2 p.m. Tuesday. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. May C. Burgin, and three brothers including Jim Burgin of Decatur.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; May 20, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

Leon Burrey Jr., 89, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Burrey; children, Paul (Cindy) Burrey, Cindi (Bill) Richhart and Douglas (Lois) Burrey; step-daughter, Sherry Morgan; grandchildren, Jillian (Mike) DePew, Julie (Scott) Boyd, Jason Crismore, Jennifer Hobrock, and Erin Morgan; great-grandchildren, Trevor Boyd, Alec Boyd, and Lylla Lackey; and sister, Arlene Henry.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2016
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BUTLER FUNERAL ON MONDAY AFTERNOON
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon for Mrs. Blanche Butler, of New Haven, who died Wednesday night at her home. There are a number of relatives residing in Decatur and vicinity. Services will be held at 1:45 p.m. Monday at the E. Harper & Son Funeral Home in New Haven, and at 2 p.m. at the New Haven Methodist Church, the Rev. John M. Sayre officiating. Burial will be in the New Haven IOOF Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; December 31, 1954
Contributed by Karin King

Stephen Carroll, 69, passed away September 19, 2016. He was the son of the late Sanford and Mattie Carroll. Stephen was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 4, 1946. He graduated high school from Chattanooga Central and went on to play football at the University of Tennessee. While he was there they won the SEC championship twice as well as the National Championship. After his college career he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played for a short time before injuring himself. Stephen worked as a trouble shooter for FoodPlex in Indiana for a number of years. He then went on to become an Iron Worker for about 30 years and helped construct several buildings in Fort Wayne, including Summit Square, Lincoln Life, and GM, before retiring. Stephen was inducted into the University of Tennessee Hall of Fame. Recently he was inducted in to the Chattanooga Central High School's Hall of Fame, before losing his battle to lung cancer. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Patty Carroll; children; Todd (Rhonda) Wetzel, Bryce (Malissa) Wetzel, Lisa (Jeff) Johnson, Kimberly (Eric) Lehman, Stephen Carroll, Shayne Carroll, and Coreenia Carroll; 17 grandchildren; sister, Debbie (Robert) Strahley; brother, Danny (Alieen) Carroll; brother-in-law Tim (Donna) Cramer; and sister-in-law, Marsha Cramer. Funeral service will be Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10 AM at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park location 4011 Lake Ave. Ft. Wayne, IN 46805, with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will be Sunday, September 25, 2016 also at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 21, 2016
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VELMA M. CAVITT, of Zanesville, died Saturday, March 24, 2007. She had a long life of nearly 100 years. Born in the family's Zanesville home, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Smuts. She married Aubrey B. Cavitt on Sept. 27, 1927. She was a member of Zanesville Rebecca Lodge which consolidated to Bluffton Rebecca Lodge for 82 years. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch's Militant and Ladies Encampment Auxiliary. She served as State President of LAPM in 1965. She moved to Duncan-ville, Texas, in 2003, to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Alan B. and Deborah K. Cavitt; who survive. Also surviving are her grandsons, Jeffrey A. (Sharon) Cavitt and Jonathan M. Cavitt; and great-grandson, Ty Jacob Cavitt. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill St., Ossian. Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Rebecca Lodge service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. She will be buried next to her husband, in Hoverstock Cemetery, Zanesville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

C. B. Clancy, a journeyman blacksmith, fell between cars at Logansport while stealing a ride and was run over and killed. He has a brother in Whiting.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Handwritten-Tues. April 16, 1957
Three High School Girls Are Drowned - Auto Plunges Into River, One Escapes
LIBERTY MILLS, Ind. - (UP) Three high school girls were drowned Monday night when an automobile plunged over an embankment into the Eel River of Wabash County Road near here. Dead were Rosalie Rhinehart, 17, R. R. 2, North Manchester, and Nancy Clevenger, 17, and Geraldine Bradley, 16, both of Liberty Mills. A fourth girl, Janie Robinson 17, Liberty Mills, swam to safety. Miss Robinson and Miss Bradley climbed out of the car and swam to a tree about 450 feet away. Miss Robinson was able to hold on despite the swift current, but she said Miss Bradley was washed away. A passing motorist heard the screams of Miss Robinson. Bystanders held a rope which was fastened around the motorist's waist and he swam out to rescue the girl. Miss Rhinehart was driving car when it went over the embankment. The bodies of Miss Rhinehart and Miss Clevenger were recovered from the submerged car. Miss Bradley's body had not been found hours after the accident. Miss Robinson was taken to Wabash County Hospital for treatment for shock and exposure. [Nancy Clevenger buried Swank Cemetery, Wabash County, IN; Geraldine Bradley at South Whitley Cemetery, Whitley County, Ind.; unknown burial place for Rosalie Rhinehart]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 99
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JOHN J. COBLENTZ, 90, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Richmond, Ind., passed away peacefully Thursday, March 22, 2007, 3:25 a.m., at Clark memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 2, 1916, in Campbellsburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late C.R. Coblentz and Daisy (Barnet) Coblentz. He retired from Standard oil Company (Richmond and Fort Wayne Terminals) and he was former Mayor of New Paris, Ohio. Surviving are his daughters, Lynne Devers of Jeffersonville, Pamela Hess of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Annette (Jim) Ehresman of Kendallville; two nephews; two nieces; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Marcella Raney Coblentz and Helen Ford Coblentz. Graveside service is 1 p.m. Monday at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Ind., with the Rev. Dale Kulp officiating. Online condolences at pykefuneral.com.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Tasha Nicole Comment, 33 years old of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at her residence. She was born on Saturday, June 4, 1983 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter Anthony P. Comment and Linda K. (Wisener) Blue. Tasha was a graduate of Van Wert High School. She was very family oriented and the glue that kept the family together. Tasha will be remembered for her gentle heart and gentle spirit. Surviving are her mother, Linda Blue of Van Wert, OH; father, Tony Comment of Decatur, IN; son, Landen Pratt of Van Wert, OH; daughter, Taylor Pratt of Van Wert, OH; fiance, Luke Reinhart of Van Wert, OH; brother, Brian Blue of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Christopher Blue of Van Wert, OH; brother, Nicholas Comment of Decatur, IN; sister, Samantha Comment of Decatur, IN; step-mother, Peggy Comment-Huntley of Preble, IN; and four nieces and nephews, Jacey Taylor; Ryver Blue; Savannah Comment; and Nevaeh Comment. Preceding Tasha in death were a nephew, Brandon Mohr-Snodgrass; a maternal grandmother, Alice Mantie; a paternal grandfather, Wallace Comment; a paternal grandmother, Julia Farlow; and a step-mother, Hollie Strickler. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville with Dave McIntire officiating. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 1 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville. Preferred memorials are to Tasha's children (checks can be payable to Tony Comment).
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, September 26, 2016
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Mike Connor, a conductor of Richmond, was fatally injured by the cars at Winchester.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

JANE CAROL MARQUARDT CREED, 74, of Walkerton, Ind., passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 21, 2007, of a massive heart attack at her home. Born Aug. 20, 1932, in Bronx, N.Y., along with twin sister Janet, she was a daughter of the late Florence and Dallas Marquardt. In the late 30's, the family moved back to their parent's family state of Indiana and settled in Gary. She and Janet attended Lew Wallace High School and were one set of five twins in their graduating class of 1950! Both twins attended and graduated from Purdue University. She then began a teaching career working with special education students. Later, she married Milford Creed, a U.S. Steel design engineer, and together they had four children. She was a "professional mom" in every way, making her family the most important priority of her life. In 1970, she and her family moved to Walkerton. She enjoyed flower gardening and fine art, among so many things. She was always thankful for the little things the most, like a good cup of coffee and a phone call from a friend. After her children were all out of the house, she provided home care services to many in the Northern Indiana community. Her sincere compassion for others in need was endless. Twenty years after her youngest child had graduated high school, she was still getting hugs from grown-ups that would see her in the local grocery store and would stop to say that they remembered coming over to her house as kids. She would always sweetly put her arm around their shoulders and ask them "If they had had enough to eat today". Her kitchen was always open and well stocked! She is survived by her loving family: twin sister, Janet McCarty of Dunlap, Ill.; daughter, Lisa Creed Much of Dallas, Texas; son, Stuart Creed of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Amy Creed of Dallas, Texas; son, David Creed of Chicago, Ill.; ex-husband of 42 years, Milford Creed of Kerrville, Texas; and one loving and handsome grandson, William Creed, who fondly called her "Grandma Jane". Of course, there are many kind in-laws and dear lifelong friends all over the world that will miss her big smile and big heart. She will be buried next to her parents in Monroeville at 2 p.m. (EST) today, with a short service beforehand. Arrangements by Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, 408 Roosevelt St., Walkerton.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

Rosa Cross, 99, formerly of Middlebury, died at 3:40 am, on Saturday, March 1, at her daughter's residence in Goshen. She was born on September 4, 1914 in Goshen to Noah and Ida (Miller) Schmucker. On April 5, 1936 she married George G Cross, he died March 11, 1986. Surviving are son, 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren & a sister-in-law - Dorothy Schmucker of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 sisters - Kathryn Hoover, Edna Mast, Esther Schmucker; 2 brothers - Willard and William Schmucker. Rosa was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm. She was a seamstress and was well known for making ladies prayer coverings. She was a member of Griner Mennonite Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher and in the ladies sewing circles. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm Wednesday, March 5, at Griner Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Funeral services will be at 10 am on Thursday, March 6, also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastors Harley Troyer, Robert Riegsecker and Duane Yoder. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be given to IU Health Goshen Home Care and Hospice.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana, March 1, 2014
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Jonathan Marler Dalby, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital. Born on September 3, 1946 in San Diego, CA, Jonathan was the son of the late Max and Betty Dalby. Surviving are his sisters, Diana Edvalson, Rebecca (Ron) Nelson, Victoria (Mike) Sweet, Cynthia (Paul) Watson, Mariann Lucy; brothers, Kim (Christine) Dalby, Christopher Dalby and brother, Bruce (Mirle) Dalby. Private Family Services.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 15, 2016
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Mrs. Dick's father dies at Bluffton
Funeral services were held today for Thomas B. Davidson, 68, of Poneto route 1, father of Mrs. Edward (Peggy) Dick of Decatur, route 2, who died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday at Wells community hospital where he had been a patient two days. He had been in failing health for two years. The Rev. James Hall conducted the services at the Thoma-Rich Funeral Home in Bluffton at 1:30 p.m. today. Burial was in the IOOF cemetery. A son of William and Nancy (Jones) Davidson, he was born April 25, 1906 and was married on April 1, 1930 at Crown Point to Nondus Cain, who survives. Two daughters and three sons surviving are Mrs. Floyd (Joanne) Wentz of Marion; Mrs. Edward (Peggy) Dick of Decatur Route 2, James R., of Warren Route 2; Richard E. of Keystone Route 1 and William J. of Poneto Route 1. Joseph Davidson of Chicago is a brother and Mrs. Ethel White of Terre Haute a sister. There are 13 grandchildren.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; April 30, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

MARVIN L. DAY, 77, of Bluffton, died Friday, March 23, 2007, 8:23 p.m., at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 3, 1929, in Wells County, he was the son of the late Frank Day and Carrie (Gordon) Day. He was a 1947 graduate of Bluffton High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline after 30 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 145, Bluffton, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine and American Legion Post 111, Bluffton. He married Betty (Bayless) Day on June 20, 1952, in Glendale, Calif.; she survives in Bluffton. Also surviving are his daughters, Susan Day of Lafayette, Sally Day of Carmel and Sarah (David) Seligman of Zionsville; sons, Scott (Pandy) Day of Sturgis, Mich. and Steve Day of Bluffton; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home, Bluffton. Dr. Gene Bell of the First Reformed Church officiating. Calling is from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Masonic service is 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home performed by Bluffton Masonic Lodge 145. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, with Military graveside honors by American Legion Post 111 of Bluffton and the United States Navy Honors Guard. Memorials to American Heart Association or Riley Hospital For Children. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
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Evelyn A. Dillman, 83, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. She was born to Leo and Jesse (Bryne) Harrison at Byrneville near New Albany, IN on December 22, 1932. Evelyn loved her family, was an accomplished organist loved I U Basketball and sewing. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church. She is survived by 3 children, 6 grandchildren 1 great grandchild, 2 brothers and a sister. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lee Dillman and two brother.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 26, 2016
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ELLEN DITLINGER DIES AT HOSPITAL
Ellen Ditlinger, 63, of route 1, Monroeville, died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, where she had been a patient since Jan. 29. Miss Ditlinger was a native of Monroe Township and retired from the General Electric Co. Surviving are three sisters, Agnes Ditlinger, Monroeville; Mrs. Mary Bohn, Waynedale, and Sr. M. Julia, Campbellsville, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Marquart Funeral Home, Monroeville, after 3 p.m. today. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 15, 1974
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Frank Dlug, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and retired from Dana, after 24 years of employment. He will be dearly missed. Surviving are his longtime companion, Janean Phillips and her daughter, Kathryn (Jeffrey) Marshall, and her grandchildren, Bailey and Mackenize. He is also survived by his daughter, Kim Mott; son Mark (Beth) Dlug; half-sister, Donna (Bob) Wagner, 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Private graveside service.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 23, 2016
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James E. Dumas, DDS, 77, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Mansfield, OH, Jim graduated from St. Edwards High School of Lakewood, OH. He completed his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University, and later completed dental training from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Jim devoted his life to caring for others as an oral surgeon for 50 years. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Jim was also a member of the American Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and a lifetime member of the Indiana Dental Association. Jim was an avid golfer and was proud to have completed 6 marathons during his lifetime. He enjoyed spending time with his family in Northern Michigan. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Patsy Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughter, Jenny (Mike) Dahm of Cincinnati, OH; daughter, Julie (Brian) Knorr of Bloomington, IN; son, David (Linda) Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughter, Beth (Jason) Horn of Minneapolis, MN; son, Steve (Wendy) Dumas of Fort Wayne; daughter, Sarah (Shaun) Blake of Fort Wayne; 21 grandchildren; brother, Bob Dumas of Auburn, IN; sister, Mary Ann (Kent) Habermeyer of Littleton, CO; sister, Martha (Bob) Barry of Fort Wayne; brother, Tom (Darla) Dumas of Fort Wayne; and 5 nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, R. Wayne and Beany Dumas, and brother-in-law, Kurt Bundgaard. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd, with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd on Monday, September 26, 2016 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 Isaac Knapp Dental Education Foundation or The Carriage House.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2016
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The body found in a wheat field near Huntington has been identified as that of Otto Eshram by a grocer's memorandum book found near the corpse. It is thought that he was murdered.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Handwritten-Tues. April 23, 1957
Albert T. Everett Is Taken By Death - Former Resident Of County Dies Monday
Albert T. Everett, 43, former Adams County resident, died Monday at the Elmhurst Hospital at Angola, where he had been a patient three days. He had been ill a year, and underwent brain surgery four weeks ago at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born in Wren, O., April 4, 1914, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Everett, and was married to Dahlia Gross in 1941. He was a real estate dealer at Hudson and until recently owned the Ever-ette Furniture Store at Hudson. He also was employed at International Harvester in Fort Wayne. Mr. Everett was a member of the Hudson Methodist Church and Hiawatha Lodge 528, F. & A.M. Surviving in addition to the widow are his father, Lester Everett, of Ashley; three daughters, Shirley, Joan and Bonnie, and a son, Albert, Jr., all at home; seven sisters, Mrs. Winona Steinhoff of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Verdella Souder, Mrs. Florence Hudson and Mrs. Evangeline Gephart, all of Decatur, Mrs. Francetta Gould of Geneva, and Mrs. Alice LeRoy and Miss Betty Everett of Los Angeles, Calif., and one brother, Arthur Everett of Fort Wayne. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church at Hudson, the Rev. Jay Morris officiating. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery, with graveside rites by the Masonic Lodge. Friends may call at eh Kistler Funeral Home in Hudson until time of the services. [buried Circle Cemetery, Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 97
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MOTHER OF CITY RESIDENT DIES B. Mae Fager, 86, a former resident of Kunkirk and mother of Ray Fager of Decatur, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday at the Jay County Hospital extensive care unit, where she resided two years. The body was taken to the Jones Mortuary in Dunkirk, where arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in the Strong Cemetery in Albany.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 16, 1974
Contributed by Karin King

FAIRCHILD, MARY M.: Service is 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements by Roanoke Memorial Chapel of Deal-Rice Funeral Homes.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana from 3/25/2007 - 3/26/2007.
Contributed by Rick Berkheiser

James Joseph "JJ" Fast, 41, departed Saturday, September 17, 2016. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, James "JJ" worked as a Roofer with Dahm Brothers. Surviving are his children; Diana, Joe, Jazlyn, Jersie, and Brooklyn Fast all of Fort Wayne; brothers, Robin Porter and Rick Fast Jr. of Fort Wayne. James "JJ" was preceded in death by parents, Rick and Diane (Sparkman) Fast. Service is 6:00 pm, Thursday September 22, 2016 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home with calling an hour prior.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 20, 2016
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Clinton Ferris of Portland, aged 70, died of blood poisoning contracted while nursing John Logan.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
Contributed by Karen Zach

Handwritten-Friday March 22, 1957
GENEVA NATIVE, 17, IS INJURED FATALLY - TERRY FIELDS FATALLY HURT IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
A telephone message was received by Raymond Fields of Geneva at about 1:30 last Friday morning stating that his nephew, Terry Fields, 17, had died at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, from injuries received in an automobile accident in Oklahoma City, Okla., where he had been making his home. The accident occurred at 4 o'clock Thursday evening on a arrow Oklahoma City street, and there were no eye witnesses found except a youth accompanying Terry who was driving the car. Tire marks, however, showed that the machine had swerved over the curbing, then back onto the street, sideswiping a panel truck and turning over. The boy with Terry had a broken leg and suffered severe shock. Terry Fields, son of Robert Fields and Mrs. Ruth Newby, was born at Geneva in June, 1939. The family moved to Oklahoma while he was still a baby, came back to Geneva, then left again when Terry was about four years old. He spent several months at the home of his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh David Mosser when he was about eight years old. He was a senior in the Oklahoma City High School. Surviving in addition to the parents, Robert Fields of Shawnee, Okla., and Mrs. Ruth Newby of Oklahoma City, are a sister, Janice Fields, two half-brothers, Jackie and Jimmie Newby, and his grandmother, Mrs. Etta Fields, of Geneva.Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at an Oklahoma City funeral home, after which the remains were taken to Shawnee, Okla., where another service took place. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Park. [Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 90
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Sandra Lu Fosnaugh, 79, passed away September 21, 2016. Surviving are her daughters, Neenah (Tony) Mentzer, Cara (Larry) Kimmel; brother, William (Judy) Hoewischer; grandchildren, Lance (Kassandra) Kimmel, Brittney (Michael) Haneline; step-grandchildren, Karma, Julia, and Don; great-grandchildren, Jake and Cori Kimmel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Mildred Hoewischer, first husband, Thomas Wagner, and second husband, Arthur Fosnaugh. Private Family Services.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 23, 2016
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Effie M. Fox, 90, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her home in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her daughters, Paula Linman of Albion, IN; Marsha (Don) Thornburg of Aberdeen, WA; granddaughter, Amanda (Cory) Traxler of Elkhart, IN; grandson, Jacob Linman of Fort Wayne, IN; 3 great-grandchildren, Paige, Mason and Savanna Traxler. Effie was preceded in death by husband, Olos Fox; Father, E. C. Clayton; mother, Viola Clayton; 3 sisters and a brother.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 2016
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Earl H. Friar, 74, died at 10:28 a.m. Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital. Mr. Friar, born in Muncie, retired in 1977 from Essex Wire after 31 years. Surviving are his wife, Ann E.; a daughter, Shirley A. Deschler of Schaumburg, Ill.; three sons, Jack L. of Greenville, S.C., and Gene C. and Wayne L., both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a step-sister, Marceil Kener of Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Klaehn's South Anthony Chapel. Friends may call there from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Preferred memorials are gifts to Trier Ridge Community Church.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Allen County, Indiana; April 21, 1983
Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Earl H. Friar; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 74; Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1908; Birth Place: Indiana; Death Date: 20 Apr 1983; Death Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
Father: Homer Friar; Mother: Myrl Eley; Spouse: Ann E. Balmer; Informant: Ann E. Friar; wife; Fort Wayne, Indiana
Burial: April 22, 1983; Greenlawn Memorial Park; Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Noah H. Frye, 93, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away at 8:33 am on Tuesday, March 23, Waterford Crossing Health Center, Goshen. He had been in declining health the past nine days as a result of a fall. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Topeka to Henry and Lydia Ann (Troyer) Frye and was the fifth out of 10 children. He had lived most of his life in Middlebury, until recently moving to Goshen. On May 31, 1958 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury he married Mary Alice Miller, who was the love of his life that he had met while "cruising" Main Street in Goshen. Survivors who will miss him dearly include his wife; two sons, Keith Grant (Peggy) Frye and Kerry Wayne (Tina) Frye all of Middlebury; and his five grandchildren, Jenson, Brenna, Steven, Grant and Nicole Frye, who he enjoyed building toys for, giving rides on the lawn mower to and going on hikes with. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Susan Yoder, Katy Yoder, Edna Miller, Ella Wingard and Lovina Frye; four brothers, Elvie, Sam, Calvin and Joas Frye. Noah had been an active member of First Mennonite Church, Middlebury and was known for his willingness to always help others; this was also evident as he volunteered for several mission trips. Visitation will be from 9:00 - 10:30 am on Friday, March 26, at First Mennonite Church, 203 E. Lawrence Middlebury. Funeral services will follow visitation, beginning at 10:30 am also at the church. Services will be conducted by Pastor Phil Yoder. Burial will be in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana, March 24, 2021
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Andrew J. Funich, 87, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Clinchco, Virginia, Andrew was the son of the late Tony and Bessie Funich. He earned his bachelors degree from Tri State College. Andrew was a WWII Marine Veteran. He was co-owner of Funich and Funich Insurance Agency for over 50 years. Andrew was a member of Phi Kappa Theta and served on their Board of Trustees, along with serving as Past President of the Alumni Association. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing, but his favorite hobby was taking care of all the animals in his back yard. Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice Funich of Fort Wayne; children, Hal (Dee) Shaw of Saint Charles, MO, Tom (Rita) Shaw of Omaha, NB, Robert Shaw of Fort Wayne, Stephen (Sharon) Shaw of St. Charles, MO, Barb (Constantine) Chinoporos of Belmont, MA; brother, Sam Funich Sr. of Fort Wayne; nephew, Sam Funich Jr of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Andrew was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Shaw, and nephew, Gregory Funich. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 am, Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception with calling one hour prior, Msgr. Robert Schulte officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd, Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Burial with Military Honors will be at 1:00 pm, Monday at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 21, 2016
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Delbert M. Gallmeyer, 88 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Adams in Monroeville. He was born on August 7, 1928 in Adams County the son of the late Conrad Gallmeyer and the late Martha (Buuck) Gallmeyer. He married Selma Louise Neff on July 7, 1951 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Delbert was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest in Fort Wayne and volunteered with the Carpenter's Helpers Group of the church. He was also a member of the Heritage Lions Club in Hoagland. He was a 1947 graduate of Monmouth High School and retired from Tokheim in Fort Wayne, Indiana with 40 years of service. Delbert always enjoyed tinkering in his machine shop. He also enjoyed gardening and canning with Selma. Surviving are his wife, Selma Gallmeyer of Hoagland; son, Stanley (Patti) Gallmeyer of Woodburn; son, Roger Gallmeyer of Angola; son, Byron (Susan) Gallmeyer of Hoagland; son, Jeff (Brenda) Gallmeyer of Roanoke; son, Kurt (Tammy) Gallmeyer of Springfield, Ohio; brother, Donald (Mary Ann) Gallmeyer of New Haven; sister, Delores (Dave) Nahrwold of Woodburn; brother, Jerry (Bonnie) Gallmeyer of Ossian; sister, Julaine (Larry) Hockemeyer of New Haven; nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Roy) Sorg; Staci (Jeremy) Frick; Michael Gallmeyer; Matt (Brittney) Gallmeyer; Kristen Gallmeyer; Rachel Gallmeyer; Tom Gallmeyer; Joe Gallmeyer; & Jack Gallmeyer and four great-grandchildren, Emily Sorg; Erica Sorg; Gabriella Frick; & Isabella Frick. Preceding Delbert in death was a sister, Erna Koenemann and a brother, Robert Gallmeyer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 29, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel Monroeville with Rev. Shayne Jonker officiating. Interment will follow in the Concordia Cemetery Gardens in Fort Wayne. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday September 28, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest; Worship for Shut-Ins; or Promise Ministries.
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana; September 26, 2016
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Charles Neil Garriott, 84, passed away September 4, 2016. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 8, 2016
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E.K. "JIM" "KENNY" GILB, 80, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Covington Manor Nursing Home. He retired from Essex Wire Corporation, in 1994, after a record 51 years of service. He was a member of Essex Quarter Century Club and a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia of Fort Wayne; son, James of Monterrey, Mexico; daughter, Karen of Fort Wayne; grandsons, Samuel of Aptos, Calif., Jonathan of Oxford, Ga. and Stephen of Monterrey, Mexico; and great-granddaughter, Shannon of Santa Rosa, Calif. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Aniceta "Joy", in 2004. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or visit multiplemyeloma.org.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
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Janet E. Glenwith, 81, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Janet was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence Glenwith. She graduated from Central Catholic High School and attended International Business College for 2 years. She is survived by her friends and extended family members. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Masses.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 15, 2016
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Tony Dean Graber, 49, of Phoenix, AZ, died at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 3 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, after complications from a second liver transplant. He was born on June 2, 1964 in Middlebury, to Tobe D. and Theora (Lambright) Graber. On November 24, 2001 he married Julie Careau, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are son, Christopher (Kristin) Lilies of Mayview, MO; mother, Theora Ohaneson and step-father, David Ohaneson; sister, Tina (Bill) Etter of Flint, MI; two nieces, Tia and Tania Etter; two nephews, RJ and Daniel Etter. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Timm Graber; and grandparents John and Irene Lambright and Daniel and Katie Graber. He was a graduate of Northridge High School in 1982, Indiana University in 1988, Ohio Northern Law School in 1991 and he received a John Marshal LLM tax law degree in 1993. He was an Attorney and Editor of Legal Publications at Commerce Clearing House, Chicago, IL.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; April 6, 2014
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Helen V. Green, 90, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab in Ft. Wayne. Born in Rural Allen County, Indiana, Helen was the daughter of the late Bernard and Vivian Pepe. She was an executive secretary with GTE for 22 years before working with St. Joe Medical Center for 10 years before retiring in 1997. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Helen enjoyed painting, traveling, cooking, socializing, playing cards, and listening to music. Surviving are her children Bradford (Francie) Dawson of Calabasas, CA, Eric (Leanna) Dawson of Rome City, Craig (Cheryl) Dawson of Harlan, Lori (Neil) McElroy of Lima, OH; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Green; siblings, Donald and Louis Pepe, Virginia Oberley, and Catherine Heck. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Friday, September 30, 2016, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm with a rosary service at 5:30 pm. Memorials may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 26, 2016
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DAN HARLEY, 62, of Kendallville, died Friday, March 23, 2007. Arrangements by Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana from 3/25/2007 - 3/26/2007.
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James M. Harrington, 66 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Clarence D. Harrington and the late Helen L. (Rauner) Harrington. He married Sheila Gromeaux on October 11, 1975. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel and the Knights of Columbus Council #12379 where he was a 4th Degree Member. Notre Dame Football was a passion for Jim. He lived it by being an usher for football games for ten years at the Notre Dame Stadium. Jim was a purchasing director for F. McConnell & Sons in New Haven. He had also been a sales manager for Sales Force, a division of Brach Candy and was also a former store manager for SuperValu in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Sheila Harrington of Hoagland; son, Ryann Harrington of Fort Wayne; daughter, Tarah (Jeremy) Altevogt of Surprise, AZ; son, Brett (Kimberly) Harrington of Auburn; son, Matt Klug of Hoagland; brother, Michael (Theresa) Harrington of St. Joseph, MI; five sisters, Linda Harrington; Ellen Harrington; Patricia Harrington; Lisa Harrington; & Eileen Ames all of Fort Wayne; and eight grandchildren, Hannah Harrington, Whitney Harrington, Paislee Harrington, Gabriel Harrington, Grace Harrington, Charlotte Harrington, Blake Altevogt, and Aiden Altevogt. Preceding James in death were two sisters, Kathleen Riley and Maggie Reavis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel with Father William Kummer officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery-Hessen Cassel. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 & 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 30 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Preferred memorials are to St. Joseph Catholic Church-Hessen Cassel or Knights of Columbus Council #12379..
Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Adams County, Indiana, September 26, 2016
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Barbara Nell Hayden, 88, of Bluffton, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at Meadowvale Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hayden was born in Adams County on July 8, 1922 to William and Ica (French) Grandlinard. She married John Hayden in Wells County on June 9, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1997. A graduate of Hartford High School, Mrs. Hayden was a housewife and a member of the Eden First Church of Christ. Surviving relatives include three brothers, the Rev. Don (LaVerta) Grandlindard of Argos, William Grandlinard of Superior, Wis., and Glen (Beverly) Grandlinard of Bluffton; and one sister, Joyce (Clarren) Gehring of Bluffton. Mrs. Hayden was also preceded in death by four brothers, Leonard, Dale, Max and Richard Grandlinard; and three sisters, Ruth Vyain, Joan Robertson and Betty Meshberger. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory in Muncie. Preferred memorials are to the charity of the donor's choice. The Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements.
News Banner, Wells County, Indiana; February 4, 2011
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Lawrence E. "Larry" Heidelberg, 72, was ushered into his new home with Jesus September 11, 2016 at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab in Ft. Wayne. Born in Ashtabula, OH, living most of his life in Fort Wayne, IN, he graduated from Jefferson High School, Jefferson Ohio in 1962, Fort Wayne Bible College in 1966 with a B S in Education; and Saint Francis College in 1970 with a M S in Education and post graduate work at Ball State University. Larry spent his life in the service of caring for others working in the field of social services for 41 years. He served as Director of the Sol Wood Detention Center in Fort Wayne, IN from 1967 to 1973; Superintendent of the Children's Home Madison County, Anderson IN from 1974 to 1978, Social Worker for East Allen County Schools from 1978 to 1980, and taught part time at Taylor University for two years in the Social Services Dept. The remaining years of his career were spent working for the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center, State Board of Health and finally retiring from Vocational Rehabilitation Services in 2008. Larry always had a song in his heart and used his musical talents to serve the Lord singing in choirs, quartets and playing French Horn in bands, brass ensemble, community musical productions and was a past member of the Taylor University Community Brass. He was a past board member for Fort Wayne Youth for Christ and Fort Wayne Bible College Alumni Council. He was a member of the Pine Hills Church, F.E.C. where he served on the Love in Action Ministry Team. Surviving are his wife, Naomi R Heidelberg of Fort Wayne, IN; sisters, Marilyn Heidelberg of Jefferson, OH, Louise E. (Aaron) Zeikle of Topeka, KS. Lynda Heidelberg of Fort Wayne and Roberta A. McNeilly of Williamsfield, OH; brothers in law Steve (Sharon) Creutz of Groose Ile, MI and Jonathan Buckels of Fort Wayne; nieces and nephews, Kristina Salvato of Plant City, FL, Kami Heidelberg of Fort Wayne, IN, Philip Zeikle of Lawrence, KS, Jennifer Myer of Fort Levenworth, KS, Sherilyn Marshall of Hobart, IN, Stephan Creutz of Ann Arbor, MI and Jovannah (Andrew) Nester-Bowles of Sunbury, PA. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jacob Earl and V. Emily Heidelberg and brother Ronald P. Heidelberg. A Celebration Service of life well lived in his Savior, Jesus Christ, will be held Sunday, 5:00 pm, September 25, 2016 at Pine Hills Church, 4704 Carroll Road with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to: Pine Hills Church Heidelberg Scholarship Fund or Fort Wayne Alumni Center, 915 W. Rudisill Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46807.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 2016
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Rene Xavior Pasztor, 6, and Liliana Rene Hernandez, 7, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. They were born in Fort Wayne, IN. Liliana on September 30, 2008 and Rene on January 31, 2010. Surviving are their grandparents, Emily and Rick Green, Severo and Ana Hernandez, and Leanne (Jeff) Pasztor; brother, Juelz Aguirre; aunts and uncles, Angela Pasztor, Joshua Pasztor, Whitney (Carlos) Green-Deras, Britney Pasztor, Cody Pasztor, Katelynne Pasztor, Briana Pasztor, Alex (Mayra Hernandez) Vigil, Belen Beltran, Memo Hernandez; Rene's Godparents, Francisco and Blanca Navarro; they leave behind numerous cousins, friends and family members to cherish their memory. They were preceded in death by their father, Rene Hernandez; and grandmother, Jeanne Lasko. Services will be scheduled at a later date.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 28, 2016
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Handwritten-Fri. March 8, 1957
Widow of N.C. Hirschy Succumbs Last Night
Word was received here today of the death at 9:40 p.m. yesterday of Mrs. Augusta Hirschy, of Lexington, Ky. She was the widow of the late Dr. N.C. Hirschy, former resident of Berne and one-time president of Bluffton College. He has been dead for many years. Mrs. Hirschy was in her 90's and died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Green Trimble of Lexington. Mrs. Trimble is the former Lois Hirschy and is the only surviving child. [Buried Berea Cemetery; Berea, Madison County, Kentucky]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 89
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RUTH ELDA HONTZ, 92, of Kimmell, died Friday, March 23, 2007, 9:53 p.m., at The Oak Nursing Home, Columbia City. Born March 29, 1914, in Cass County, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Floyd Stillson and Chloe (Blanchard) Stillson. She married Dale Hontz on Nov. 17, 1940, in Ormas; he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Ormas Baptist Church, where she had served as Sunday School and VBS Teacher. Surviving are two daughters, Reva (Richard) Edwards of Kimmell, Cyrena (Ray) Hoffeditz of Pittsboro; one son, Stephen Hontz of Kimmell; one son-in-law, Lew Wolfe of Ligonier; one sister, Marge Miller of Michigan; and one brother, Ward Stillson of Michigan; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Claire; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and four brothers. Service is noon Tuesday at Ormas Baptist Church. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Ormas Baptist Church. Burial in Thorn Cemetery, Ormas. Memorials to Ormas Baptist Church. Arrangements by J.A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
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WILLIAM A. HOOVER DIES AT MONTPELIER
William A. Hoover, trustee of Harrison Township, Montpelier, died this morning at his home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Meyer of Montpelier. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at Montpelier.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; December 26, 1953
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Christine M. (Campbell) Horn, 58, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, after a sudden illness while traveling home from vacation. She was born May 30, 1958, in Fort Wayne but spent most of her childhood in Auburn. She worked for many years in dietary and housekeeping at the State School, Coventry Meadows, and Byron Health Center, all in Fort Wayne, and was currently working as a driver for DART. She leaves behind her fiancé, Lou Chastian; a son, Robert Lechko; her mother, Barbara Campbell; two brothers, Duane (Connie) Campbell, and Bennie (Brenda) Campbell; two nephews, Shane (Crystal) Campbell, and Michail (Danellie) Campbell; two nieces, Shawnna (Matt) Hilkey, and Heather Campbell; four grandchildren, Robin, Trevor, Brysten, and Tyler Iziah; a great-grandson, Benjamin; and her beloved companion, Beethoven. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Campbell; and a second husband. A private family burial will take place in Butler Cemetery.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana; September 12, 2016
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Joan Desmonds Houser, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday September 14, 2016. Surviving are her two daughters, Sue (Mike) Moorhead and Diane Phillips (Tony Christensen); two sons, Steve (Kacy) Desmonds; and Dave (Dawn) Desmonds; grandchildren, Lisa Voss, Lori (Bobby) Wilson, Joleen (Phillip) Maxwell, Bobby (Nikki) Phillips, Shelley (Jason) Ulmer, Caren (Kyle) Dudgeon, Connor (Abby) Desmonds, Andy (Beth) Desmonds, Aaron Desmonds, Megan Desmonds.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 15, 2016
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Michael Dennis Hull, 68, formerly of Janesville, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in his home, in Fort Wayne where he had lived for the past 30 years. He was born on Feb. 8, 1948, the son of Maurice Hull and Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan Hull Olson. He married Nancy (Benish) Schroeder in 1973. He is survived by his two sisters, Maureen (Mark) Anderson and Jacqueline Bailey? his former wife and friend Nancy (Perry) Schroeder? four children, Dayne (Michelle) Hull, Robert Hull, Melanie (Ryan) Danielsen, and Kristin (Bill) Krogstie? six grandchildren, Maddysen and Michael Hull, Dylan and Devan Danielsen, and Addisyn and William Krogstie, who know him affectionately as Gramps. His beloved rescue dog Buddy has been his companion for the last five years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Steve Hull. Mike was a proud United States Marine, from 1969 - 1971, reaching the rank of Corporal as a military policeman. He served in the Philippines during the Vietnam War, where he had many adventures. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union Local 498. He was later employed at Stran Construction as a construction consultant. Mike went on to own his own steel construction company, Concord Construction. Mike was an avid and very successful gardener and cook, as well as an incredibly knowledgeable hunter and fisherman. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan. He was a loving father and grandfather, and was most proud of his children and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am Monday, September 26, 2016 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 W. State Blvd., with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Rd, with a military service at 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 22, 2016
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ROBERT KEITH HULLINGER, 81
Former Bluffton teacher, Robert "Bob" Hullinger, 81, of Webster Lake, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at his home. He was born in Huntington on Jan. 16, 1929, to Mahlon Henry and Josie Mae (Cloud) Hullinger. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1947 and was a member of the basketball team that played in the Final Four of the Indiana High School Basketball Tournament. He was awarded a basketball scholarship in 1948 to attend Tulane University in New Orleans. He graduated in 1952 from Tulane with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He began his teaching career at Wayne Township High School in Lafontaine, and then taught for three years at Jefferson Township School near Warren. He joined the Bluffton school system in 1956 and in 1962 completed work on his master's degree in school administration at Ball State University. He coached tennis at Bluffton for 10 years and served as assistant principal for one year before becoming the Junior High School principal in July 1966. In 1981 he became administrative assistant to the superintendent and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1990. He married Jane Ann Jacobs in Huntington on June 19, 1948; his wife survives. Also surviving are three sons, Robert K. Hullinger of Marion, John M. (Julie) Hullinger of Angola, and Thomas A. Hullinger of Corpus Christi, Texas; a daughter, Rebecca Kaye (Stanley) Worthman of Ossian; a sister, Roberta (Milton) Rupley of South Whitley; and 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, William J. Hullinger in 1992. There will be no viewing or services per his request. He will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Huntington at a later date. Memorial bequest may be given to the Dixie Sternwheelers, Ind., P.O. Box 674, North Webster, IN 46555. The Owen Family Funeral Home of North Webster is in charge of the arrangements.
News-Banner, Wells County, Indiana; January 6, 2011
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S. KATHRYN HUTSON, 88, of Portland, died Saturday, March 24, 2007. Arrangements by Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes, Portland Chapel.
Published in the Fort Wayne Newspapers, Allen County, Indiana on 3/26/2007.
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Mildred L. "Mickie" Iannucilli, 94, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Mildred worked as a Supervisor with Magnavox for 6 years, retiring in 1942. Surviving are her son, Steve C. (Trudy) Iannucilli of Waxahachie, TX; brother, Earl (MaryEllen) Hambrock; daughter in law, Susan Iannucilli both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Glasgow of Mt. Pleasant, Angela (Josh) Capps and Leslie (Brian) Iannucilli both of Ft. Wayne, IN; great grandchildren, John Steven Glasgow, Michael Capps, Baliee Capps and Thomas Capps, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis M. Iannucilli and son, Jon M. Iannucilli. Funeral Service is 11:00 am, Saturday February 23, 2013 at - D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue with calling one hour prior. Rev. David Mitchell officiating. Calling will also be Friday, February 22, 2013 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home. burial in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Donor's choice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, February 19, 2013
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James Jackson, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Fort Wayne. James was married to Augusta Boone-Jackson, his lifelong companion and beloved wife of 65 years who preceded him in death in 2015. Surviving are his children, Tina Louise (Joe) Jackson, Deloris Jackson, Georgiann (Larry) Miller, Carolyn (Chester) Jackson-Ware, Bobby Randall Jackson, Conella (Dean) Menefee; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 2016
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William D. Johns, of Martinsville, aged 64, hanged himself.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
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Ray, 12-year-old son of Emmett Johnson of this city, while riding his bicycle dashed into a street car. His body was almost cut in two, and his death was instantaneous.
Richmond Daily Palladium, Wayne County, Indiana; April 16, 1900
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James R. Karlin, 86, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, IL, James worked as an Operations Manager with Sunoco for 34 years, retiring in 1992 and volunteered as a greeter at the Fort Wayne International Airport. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and was a U S Air Force Korean War veteran and an avid Chicago sports fan, most especially his White Sox. He was a connoisseur of chili, and often said, "Never had a bad bowl chili, some were better than others". Surviving are his son, Kenneth Karlin of Indianapolis, IN; daughter, Kathy (Randy Bricker) Karlin of Woodland Hills, CA; grandchildren Hayley and Jace Brickers, Summer and Willow Karlins; brother, Edward (Gerri) Karlinski of Aurora, IL. James was preceded in death by his parents James and Harriet Karlinski, beloved wife of 48 years, Renetta Karlin. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am, Monday, September 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be Sunday, September 25, 2016, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd. Fort Wayne, IN. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Habitat For Humanity, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Special Olympics.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 21, 2016
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Joe A. Kauffman, 86, of Goshen, died at 10:15 am on Sunday, April 6, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1927 in Arthur, IL, to Alfred J. and Clara (Miller) Kauffman. On October 5, 1956 in Middlebury he married Lydia Mae Bontrager, she survives. Survivors in addition to his wife are three sons, Gary (Jill) Kauffman of North Augusta, SC, Richard (Betsy) Kauffman and Dennis (Marsha) Kauffman both of Goshen; nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; brother, David Kauffman of Saint Ignatius, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Katie Plank, six brothers, Menno, George, Steve, Jacob, Harvey and Ben Kauffman. He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church and had worked for Starcraft and Smoker Craft. He had served in the CPS service in 1946 and the 1W service in 1951. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, Goshen.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; April 7, 2019
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Shirley Kopp Kearney, 95, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016. Born in Kent, OH, Shirley worked as a Registered Dietician with Veteran's Administration Hospital for 20 years. Surviving are her son, Timothy R. (Virginia) Kearney of Fort Wayne, IN; son, Kevin R. (Mary Mullaney) Kearney of Worcester, MA; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kearney; parents, Lucy and Francis Kopp, and son, Sean R. (Sheila) Kearney.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 8, 2016
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JOHN C. KELLER, 32, of Fort Wayne died Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Fort Wayne native was a bricklayer for Keller Masonry for 12 years. He also was an Army veteran. Surviving are his son, John of Fort Wayne; daughters, Brandi and Valerie, both of Fort Wayne; his parents, Everett and Janice Keller of Fort Wayne; brothers, Rick and Lyle, both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Diana Parent of Pennsylvania, Karen Keller, Patricia Kirkpatrick and Nancy Cardin, all of Fort Wayne. Services are at 11 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., with burial in Concordia Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; June 1, 1994
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Angelene Kiser, 78, of Ossian, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, at Ossian Health Care. Mrs. Kiser was born in Chidester, Ark., on Aug. 17, 1933, to John E. Burroughs and Willie L. Cubage Burroughs. She married Richard Kiser, who preceded her in death. Surviving relatives include on son, Harvey (Tina) Swift of Conway, Ark.; six daughters, Chrystal (Gary) Beckman of Bluffton, Carman Thinnes of New York, Melanie Murray of Alexandria, La., Allison Ones of Texas, Merry (Bill Valdez of Texas and Jennifer (Johnnie) Mason of Hot Springs, Ark.; three brothers, Eugene, Bill and Johnny Burroughs, all of Arkansas; and 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kiser was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Massey and Jenney Brown. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
News-Banner, Wells County, Indiana; December 29, 2011
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Joan "Jody" Butler Koehl, 86, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Fort Wayne. Jody will be remembered as a gifted painter, writer, and a lifelong learner. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Koehl; son, Brian (Kathy) Butler; daughter, Mary (John) Deetz; grandchildren, Holly (Scott) Phillips Blomeke, Daniel Phillips, Jessica Phillips, Scott Butler, and Kevin Butler; 8 great-grandchildren; 15 children by marriage; many grandchildren by marriage and great-grandchildren by marriage.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County; Indiana, September 20, 2016
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Ann E. (Sunderland) Kramer, 72, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Ann was the owner of Corner Florist for 20 years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, The NCHA-Indiana Red Birds Chapter; Tri-State Allied Florist Assoc,; FTD - IN Board; Red Hats Society; PTA long time member; Girl Scout Leader for 9 years; Sunday School Teacher and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed quilting, traveling and loved to attend sports & events of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Herbert "Herb" Kramer; daughters, Kathy (Greg) Friend and Debra Hall; son, Daniel Kramer; grandchildren, Jared (Sarah Sienko) Meeks, Laura Friend, Elizabeth (Steven) Smith, Cassandra (Zach) Goldsberry, Eric (Krista Schwartz) Hall, Tyler Hall, Johnathan, Andrew and Caden Kramer; great-grandchildren, Kristofer, Kaleb & Keegan Smith, Elijah & Hannah Goldsberry and Isaiah Kramer; step-mother, Katie Moody; brother, Phillip Sunderland; sisters, Suzan (Dave) Prescott, Mildred "Jane" Tracey and Jana Chambers. Ann was preceded in death by her father David Sunderland, mother, Evelyn Moody, step-father, Carl Moody, great-granddaughter, Rebekkah Grace Goldsberry, brother, Richard David Sunderland. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 8405 Lima Rd with calling one hour prior. Rev. Brian Campbell officiating. Memorial Calling will also be Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at D O McComb Pine Valley Chapel, 1320 E Dupont Rd. Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 2016
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Howard Levin passed away September 16, 2016 in Chicago, IL. He was the son of the late Myer and Rosa Levin. Howard was the President of a family owned business, Myer Levin & Sons Scrap Iron and Metal, Warsaw IN for over 60 years. He served in the U.S. Army, Secret Service, achieving the rank of captain attached to the headquarters of the 10th Army in WWII. He was the past president of the Rotary Club of Warsaw, IN, an Elk's member and past scout's leader. He was a member of the American Legion, and a 32 degree Mason. Howard received a lifetime achievement award from the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Congregation Achduth Vesholom, Ft. Wayne, IN. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 68 years, Saralee Levin; children, Rhonda Kurtis, Dr. Kerry Levin, Jason Levin; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Marks. In Lieu of flowers, Preferred memorials may be sent to Warsaw Biblical Gardens at 347 N. Buffalo St. Warsaw,IN 46580.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 19, 2016
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James Clifford Levine, 60, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., he was the son of the late Henry "Hank" and Margaret (Fiore) Levine. James serviced his country in the US Marine Corp. and enjoyed fishing, golfing, horseshoes, surfing, playing the harmonica and his dog, Winston. He was the owner of Jim's Cutting Edge Painting. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary; children, Jeffery (Jennifer) Wynn of Gainesville, FL, Amanda (Kyle) Millikan of Russiaville, and Hollie (Jake McWilliams) Levine of Phoenix, AZ; siblings, Carl (John) Levine of Palm Springs, CA, Chris (Christen) Levine of Fruita, CO, and Laurel Levine of Thousand Oaks, CA; and nine grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Levine and granddaughter Emma Millikan. Funeral Service is 6:00 pm, September 29, 2016 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with visitation from 3:00pm to 6:00pm prior to service. Memorials may be made to the HOPE for Animals.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2016
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The remains of Sergeant William Logan of Company M, 28th Infantry, U.S.A. were transferred from the Wells Fargo to the Adams express company here Saturday, on the way to his former home at Michigantown, Indiana. Logan was located in the Phillippines and committed suicide April 22nd, last.
Decatur Democrat; Adams County, Indiana (a weekly newspaper); Thursday, July 3, 1902
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C. F. Long was kicked by a horse and fatally injured at Butler.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
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RITES ARE SATURDAY FOR PETER MARTIN
Peter H. Martin, 88, of route 1, Monroeville, died at 12 noon Wednesday at his home. Mr. Martin, a retired farmer, was a lifelong Allen County resident. Surviving are his wife, Mayme; a son, Norbert of New Haven; a daughter [sic], Mrs. Nola Converset, Monroeville, and Mrs. Jane Panyard, Mrs. Helena Kimmel and Mrs. Rosa Meredith, all of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Rose Catholic Church, Monroeville, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Marquart Funeral Home, Monroeville, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. Friday.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; March 21, 1974
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Handwritten-Mon. March 11, 1957
FATHER OF RALPH MCALHANEY SUCCUMBS - FUNERAL HELD AT BEDFORD FOR FORMER LOCAL MAN
Ed McAlhaney, 72, a former resident of this community, died last Tuesday at his home in Avoca, in Lawrence County. Death followed an extended illness. Mr. McAlhaney had been seriously ill for three weeks. He had lived in Avoca for the past 35 years and left this community about 50 years ago. He formerly resided northeast of Berne. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are the wife, Jennie; two sons, Ralph, Berne R.R. 1 and Darrel, of Avoca and a daughter, Mrs. Robert Davis, Avoca; eight grandchildren and two brothers, Arlie of Fort Wayne and Raymond, Kansas City, Mo. Services were held Thursday at Bedford and burial was at Owensburg. [Buried Owensburg Cem., Owensburg, Greene County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
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Richard D. Miller, former superintendent of the Elkhart Community Schools, passed away in February of 2019 and will be interred on May 18, 2019 in Middlebury, Indiana. One of the Middlebury Miller boys, Rich and his three brothers (Amzie, Jr., Jim and Tom) played basketball and baseball at Middlebury High School in the 1940s cheered on by his father Amzie, mother Josephine and sister Marcia. Rich attended Indiana and Purdue Universities receiving his Ph.D. from Purdue in 1963. A former English teacher and basketball coach in Shipshewana, Rich went on to serve as the superintendent in Richmond, Logansport, East Allen and Elkhart and capped off his career as the head of the American Association of School Administrators in Washington D.C. In retirement he and his wife, Phyllis Ann (Pease), who passed in 2017, moved to Florida from where they traveled and spent twenty-five years hosting old friends and making new ones, actively participating in weekly poker games, golfing, serving on various community and church boards and cherishing their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rich is survived by his daughters Rebecca Miller Shanahan and Susie Miller Carello, Susie's husband Salvatore, Rich's grandchildren Maureen Shanahan, her fiancé Benton Atchison, Rory Shanahan, his wife Sarah and three great grandchildren. A graveside internment and memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury followed by a reception at Das Essen Haus in Middlebury, Indiana.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana, February, 2019
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The father of a Markle woman, Noah D. "Bo", Minnix, 66 of Marion died Thursday morning, Dec. 30, 2010, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 3, 1944, in Poodle Point, Kentucky, to Weldon and Edith (Burton) Minnix. He married Portia Bayman on June 21, 1963 in South Whitley, Indiana; she survives. Mr. Minnix was a truck driver for 48 years, including 12 years as the owner-operator of Noah's Transport, retiring in 2005. He attended Community Chapel Church in Fairmount and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 414 in Fort Wayne where he served as a union representative for several years. He loved to fish and will be greatly missed by his pal, Bandit. Other survivors include four daughters: Darlene (John) Brunner of Warsaw; Donni (Kurt) Gray of Markle; Lisa (Tracy) Miskovich of Huntington; Tammy (Larry) Jeffries of Marion; a son: Kevin (Darla) Minnix of Larwill; two brothers: Lowell (Audrey) Minnix of Pierceton; Ralph (Pam) Minnix of Pierceton; four sisters: Faye (Ed) Owens of Claypool; Carol (Barry) Sapp of Silver Lake; Freda (Kenny) Boggs of South Whitley; Brenda Norris of Oklahoma; thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. There was no visitation or funeral services. Memorials are to American Cancer Society in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington IN, 46750.
News-Banner, Wells County, Indiana; January 3, 2011
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James A. Morrison, 92, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on September 26, 2016 at Canterbury Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Grover Hill, Ohio, on November 3, 1923, to the late Alva and Delta (Sherry) Morrison. He served his country during WWII in the Army June 1943 through February 1946, in the 125th AAA Battalion. After the war he became a field engineer for IBM retiring after 33 years in 1985. He used his retirement years volunteering with the Red Cross helping with disaster relief across the United States. He loved his family and cherished the time spent with them. His is survived by his wife Carmelita (Sheely) whom he married 70 years ago on August 18, 1946, and their four children: Delores Francine (Bill) Lorenz of Fort Wayne, IN; Suzanne (Bob) Shaw of Indianapolis, IN; Judy (John) Overman of Fruitland, FL; and Dennis Morrison of Citrus Height, CA; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; his brother George Morrison of Ohio; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters, 1 grandson, and 1 great-grandson. Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, October 1, 2016 at North Park Community Church with calling one hour prior, Rev. Scott Qualls officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd, Friday, September 30, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Burial with military honors in Middle Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the North Park Community Church, Disabled American Veterans or Visiting Nurse Hospice.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2016
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Mother of city resident dies
Nettie M. Mounsey, 79, formerly of the Somerdale Mobile Home Park in Yoder, and mother of Earl Mounsey of Decatur, died at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday in the Allen County Health Center, where she had been a patient two months. She was a native of Wells County and was the widow of William H. Mounsey, a former assistant Allen county surveyor who had farmed in Wells County. Surviving are a son, Earl of Decatur; four daughters, Mrs. Delvia Strickler of Markle; Mrs. Richard Woodward of Zanesville; Anna Pearl Mounsey of Richmond and Mrs. Robert Fredericks of Yoder; and a brother, Robert Terrell of Mooresville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today. Burial will be in Nine Mile cemetery. Preferred memorials are gifts to Nine Mile United Methodist Church memorial fund.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; May 16, 1974
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Patrick James Muhler, 27, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, IN of an auto-immune liver disease. Born October 13, 1988, Patrick was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. He graduated from Homestead High School, attended Ball State University and was employed by 14/69 Auto Body Group in Fort Wayne. Patrick was an avid Notre Dame, Chicago White Sox, and Blackhawks fan. He enjoyed playing golf, watching movies, cooking for his family and the company of friends and family. Patrick was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father whose greatest passion in life was loving and caring for his family. He is survived by the love of his life Francesca Muhler nee Schmidt of Fort Wayne; daughters, Annabel Mei and Emilia Charlotte-Gray; his parents, Jim and Dee Muhler of Fort Wayne, a brother Brian S. (Monika) Muhler; grandparents, Dean and Jane Ulery of LaGrange, and Majetta Muhler of Fort Wayne. Mass of Christian Burial is 3:00 pm, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Arcola, 12305 Arcola Rd, with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a Rosary service at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Annabel and Emilia trust fund.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 8, 2016
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Handwritten-Wed. April 24, 1957
ALBERT J. NUSSBAUM DIES AT KIDRON, OHIO - NATIVE OF THIS COMMUNITY DEIS SUDDENLY ON MONDAY
Word was received here Monday evening of the sudden death on Monday of Albert J. Nussbaum, 68, of Kidron, Ohio, a native and former resident of this community. He was born northwest of Berne Sept. 15, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Nussbaum March 8, 1913 he was married to Olive Badertscher at Kidron. She died Sept. 2, 1956. Surviving are a son, Millen; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Olsen, Mrs. Ray Lowe, Jr., and Mrs. Harold Eggeman; 14 grandchildren; five brothers, Eli, Levi, Noah, Amos and Lewis, and four sisters, Mrs. Theophil Flueckiger, Mrs. Moses Amstutz, Mrs. Leonard Amstutz and Mrs. Sylvan Hofstetter, all of Wayne County, Ohio. Many cousins reside in this community. His parents, two sisters and a brother preceded in death. [Buried Kidron Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kidron, Wayne, County, Ohio]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 98
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Hazel L. Overton, 96, passed away September 14, 2016. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 15, 2016
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Mary Margaret "Mick" Planck, 93, of Millersburg, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 9:27 pm on Thursday, February 6, at Courtyard Of Goshen. She was born on February 7, 1920 in Pulaski County, to Paul and Margaret (Grabner) Davis. On April 4, 1950 in Omaha, NE she married Vern V. Planck, he survives. Surviving in addition to her husband is a sister, Joan Davis of Haddonfield, NJ. Mary Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Homer, William and Robert Davis; two sisters, Pauline Thompson and Dorothy Cunningham. She was a member of St. John's Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen and had worked for 33 years in the education department of the Natural Resources Office at Higgins Lake Conservation School. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Winamac.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; February 7, 2014
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Auburn - Donald Edmun Porter, 91 formerly of rural Auburn passed away Sunday September 11, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne. He was born May 4, 1925 in Auburn to George V. and Esther L. (Freeman) Porter. Don was a lifetime Farmer and drove School Bus for 43 years for East Allen County Schools out of Leo. Surviving are 4 daughters, Diana S. (Ron) Bookmiller of Fort Wayne, Donna J (Mark) Reichert of Columbia City, Debra F. (Larry) Helmsing of Angola, Darla M. (Rex) Johnson of Columbia City; Grandchildren, Brandon (Brandi) Bookmiller, Dannielle (Sean) Smith, Allison (Logan) Leichty, Dan Helmsing, Ben Helmsing, Heather (Matthew) Linn, Travis Johnson, 7 Great Grandchildren and his longtime friend Pauline Troyer of LaOtto. He was preceded in death by his Parents and an infant brother Robert Porter. Services are 11 am Friday September 16, 2016 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with Rev Wayne Goldsmith and Rev Dennis Beckner officiating. Burial will be in Leo Memorial Park Cemetery in Leo. Calling is Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be directed to Columbia City Church of the Brethren.
Feller & Clark Funeral Home, DeKalb County, Indiana; September 12, 2016
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Handwritten-Sat. May 25, 1957
Mack Reece Dies At Home In Mansfield
Mack Reece, a native and former resident of Willshire, O., died suddenly at 6 o'clock Saturday morning at his home in Mansfield, O. No details were received as to the cause of death. Survivors include his wife, the former Emma Reinking; two daughters and one son, all of Mansfield; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Hurless of Willshire, Mrs. Kenneth Baney of Findlay, O., and Mrs. Fay Scheartz of Decatur; and two brothers, Frank Reece of Willshire, and George Reece of Mansfield. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Geiger-Herlihy Funeral Home in Mansfield, O. Burial was in Mansfield Memorial Park. Mr. Reece was a member of the St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Westinghouse 25-year club.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
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Rodney Wayne Resac, 62, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Huntington County. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Rodney worked at Fleetwood Homes for many years, retiring in 2014. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association. He loved to ride and enjoyed motorcycle drag racing. Rodney especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. Surviving are his brothers, Richard (Dawn) Resac of Fort Wayne, IN and Ronald Resac of Rockford, IL; sister in law Pat Resac of Fort Wayne and several nieces and nephews. Rodney was preceded in death by his parents Carl E. and Mildred O. Resac and brother, Raymond Resac. Funeral Service is 10:00 am, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St Jude Children's Hospital.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 23, 2016
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Viola M. (Sonafrank) Sargent, 86, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Bethlehem Woods Rehab Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Viola was the daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Sonafrank. She was a member of Fort Wayne Baptist Church. Viola enjoyed sewing, interior design, making crafts, and flowers. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Roger Sargent of Fort Wayne; children, Dale (Carolyn) Sargent of Chandler, AZ, Ricky (Suzanne) Sargent of Lutz, FL, Carl (Diane) Sargent of Woodburn; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her sisters, Norma Genevieve, and Dolly Joan. Service is 11:00 am, Monday, October 3, 2016 at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior, Rev. William J. Allan officiating. Calling at the funeral home Sunday, October 2, 2016, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the ASPCA or Alzheimer's Association.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2016
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MONROEVILLE LADY DIES AT FORT WAYNE
Mrs. Agnes Savieo, 81, 304 Prospect Ave., Monroeville, died Sunday afternoon at St. Anne home, where she had been a patient since May 1. A native of the Monroeville area, she was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church in Monroeville. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marie Neasel and Mrs. Rose Hogan, both of Ft. Wayne; three brothers, Maurice Beauchot, Leo Beauchot and Bernard Beauchot, all of Monroeville. Services are tentatively scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Calling after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Marquart Funeral Home in Monroeville.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana, May 20, 1974
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MRS. LOUISE SCHERER DIES EARLY SUNDAY
Mrs. Louise Scherer, 78, of Monroeville, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are four sons, Albert F. of Monroeville, Edwin F., Louis Z. and Carl M. Scherer, all of Fort Wayne, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Lehrman and Mrs. Charles Lehrman of Decatur. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Wellman Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church at Fort Wayne, Dr. Paul L. Dannenfeldt officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Lutheran Cemetery.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; April 18, 1955
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Margaret "Maggie" A. Schrein, 85, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at The Cedars in Leo-Cedarville. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Maggie was the daughter of the late Eldon and Miriam Voigt. She was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Maggie enjoyed painting, golfing, bowling, reading, playing cards and walking the mall. She loved her family and cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Ronald Schrein of Fort Wayne; children, Janis (Jack) Woodruff of Fort Wayne, Patty (Jeff Neal) Schrein of Silver Spring, MD, Ronald Schrein Jr. of Boulder, CO, Mary (Greg) Hoff, Marcia (Andy) Garringer, Nancy (Dave) Wisel all of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Maggie was preceded in death by her brother, James Voigt. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 am, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with calling one hour prior, Fr. Ajay Tiru officiating. Calling at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a rosary service at 4:30 pm. Memorials may be made to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 24, 2016
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Handwritten-Tuesday, March 5, 1957
Inquiry Slated In Death of Senseny Boy - Police Question Driver of Death Automobile
(missing) seven-year-old Mark N. Senseny, fatally injured when struck by a car Monday. The boy, son of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Senseny, 3112 Beaver Ave., died at 9:45 p.m.in Lutheran Hospital, some four-and-a-half hours after he was hit as he followed a kite into Rudisill Blvd., about 60 feet west of Beaver Ave. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Klaehn Funnel Home, Dr. John W. Meister officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. Dr. E.N. Mendenhall, Allen County Coroner, said the inquest will probably be at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Driver Questioned - The driver of the death car, Philip J. Wilson, 21, 2701 Westward Drive, has been ordered into the traffic division today as police further investigate the accident. Wilson, westbound on Rudisill, at the time of the impact, said he did not see the boy and was not aware his car had struck the lad. Wilson's attention was attracted by an eastbound driver who saw the Senseny Boy's body on the left bumper of the car. Four surgeons worked on the boy in an attempt to save his live. Once, his heart stopped, but resumed functioning after massaging. According to hospital officials, the lad had head and internal injuries. The death was the first Fort Wayne school child pedestrian fatality since Sept. 16, 1955. It was the second traffic death in Fort Wayne this year. Also surviving the boy, who was a second grader at South Wayne School, are a sister, Jennifer and a brother, Scott, at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ernest Etzler, Fort Wayne; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Herbert Senseny, who resides with the parents. [Buried Lindenwood Cemetery; Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
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D. RICHARD SHAFFER IS TAKEN BY DEATH - Employe of City Schools is Dead
D. Richard Shaffer, 65, of 114 Grant Street, an employe of the maintenance department of the Decatur public schools for the past 12 years, died at 5:30 o'clock Saturday evening at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been ill 10 days with a brain tumor. A native of Allen County, he was born Feb. 9, 1891, to Amasa J. and Samantha Jane Peckham-Shaffer. He was first married in 1913 to Lulu McBride, who died in 1941. He was then married Jan. 12, 1949, to Hazel Kiracofe. He lived at Cedarville from 1931 until 1941, when he returned to Decatur and accepted employment with the school system. Mr. Shaffer was a member of the Church of God. Surviving in addition to the widow are a son, Richard J. Shaffer of Decatur; a foster son, Willard McBride of Decatur; five grandchildren; three brothers, Claude of Fort Wayne, Clyde of Warren, O., and Edgar of Monroeville, and three sisters, Mrs. Raleigh Adams of Monroeville, Mrs. Columbia Guenin of Fort Wayne, and his twin, Miss Velma Shaffer of Fort Wayne. One brother is deceased. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Zwick Funeral Home and at 4 p.m. at the Church of God, the Rev. W. H. Kirkpatrick and the Rev. John E. Chambers officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery at Monroeville. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; August 6, 1956
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Handwritten-Sat, March 9, 1957
Addison A. Sheets Is Taken By Death - Funeral Services Sunday Afternoon
Addison A. Sheets, 83, a resident of Wren, O., most of his life, and father of Earl Sheets of this city, who recently purchased Wylie Furniture Store, died at 9:25 a.m. Friday at the Castle Convalescent home in Van Wert, O., He had been in failing health for the past two years. A native of Wren, O., he was born Jan. 17, 1874, to Frederick and Nancy Ann Merica Sheets. He was married in 1897 to Ocie Zerkel, who died in 1908. In 1909 he married the former Lucy LeBrun, who survives. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Wren Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving in addition to the widow are four sons, Leland of Wren, Carl of Fort Wayne, Earl of Decatur and Donald of Cincinnati, O.; a step-son, Raymond LeBrun of Wren; a step-daughter, Mrs. William Stauffer of Fort Wayne; a brother, Otto Sheets of Wren, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Purk of Wren. A son, a daughter, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. The body was brought to the Zwick Funeral Home, where friends may call after 2 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Wren Evangelical United Brethren Church, with the Rev. Dale Osborn and the Rev. Stewart Kokensparger officiating. Burial will be in the Wren Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 12:30 p.m. until time of the services.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 91
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Ex-Lt. Samuel J. Shipley, aged 84 of the US Navy died of heat prostration at Connersville.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
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Handwritten-Fri. April 5, 1957
LEUKEMIA IS FATAL TO FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY - SON OF FORMER LAURA STEINER VICTIM; RITES WEDNESDAY
A five-year-old son of the former Laura Steiner died last Saturday, a victim of leukemia. The lad was Wayne Shissler, the son of Ray and Laura Steiner Shissler of Dalton, Ohio. Mrs. Shissler was the daughter of Mr. and Ms. Levi Steiner, formerly of this community. The lad had many relatives here. The child died in Dunlap Hospital, Orrville, Ohio. The lad had ailed since January but after treatment at a hospital in Columbus, Ohio was much improved and returned home. He took a sudden turn for the worse just a few days before he died. Surviving are the parents and several brothers and sisters. Services were held Wednesday afternoon at the E.U. B. Church at North Lawrence, Ohio.
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 97
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MARY L. SMITH, 90, of Fort Wayne died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center. The Hoagland native retired in 1940 from General Electric Co. after 21 years, was the widow of Gordon L., who died in 1980, and was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church and the Allen County Extension Homemakers Club. Surviving is a sister, Dorothy Crawford of Fort Wayne. Services are private. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes. Preferred memorials are gifts to the church.
News-Sentinel, Allen County, Indiana; May 6, 1994.
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Suzanne Steigmeyer, 84, passed away September 15, 2016. She was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on September 25, 1931 and was the daughter of the late Forrest and Doris Voorhees. Suzanne had a love for art and painting. Suzanne was also a member of the Christ Child Society. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949, she went on to attend college in Terre Haute at St. Mary of the Woods and graduated in 1953. After graduating, she went on to be a teacher and taught at various schools. She married the love of her life, David Steigmeyer, on Thanksgiving of 1957 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Ft. Wayne, IN. Surviving are her children; Therese (Bryson) Braasch, Dr. James (Elizabeth) Steigmeyer, Dr. Martha (Rick) Dwenger, Robert (Patty) Steigmeyer, Thomas (Colette) Steigmeyer, and Elizabeth (Jason) Kuckkan; grandchildren; Amelie (Darren) Moga, Bryan Braasch, August Steigmeyer, Joseph Steigmeyer , Hannah Steigmeyer, Erich (Anna) Dwenger Mitchell Dwenger, Emma Dwenger, Sam Dwenger, Alena Dwenger, Norah Dwenger, Nick Steigmeyer, Nate Steigmeyer, Laura Steigmeyer, Will Steigmeyer, Benjamin Kuckkan, Anna Kuckkan, Ethan Kuckkan; and great- grandchildren, Dominic Moga , Isaac Moga, Alexander Moga. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Dr. David Steigmeyer; and brother, Dr. Robert Voorhees. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 4916 Trier Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46815 at 10:30 AM with calling 1 hour prior. Visitation will take place Thursday, September 22, 2016 at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Chapel, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46815 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Entombment to take place in Catholic Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Child Society, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 16, 2016
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Handwritten-Thurs. March 14, 1957
Charles E. Stevens Dies At Fort Wayne
Charles E. Stevens, 38, lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday at Parkview Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are his father, Melville Stevens, near Decatur; his wife, the former Esther Steury of Berne; a son, Donald, and a daughter, Sharon, both at home; a brother, Robert, and a sister, Mrs. Oliver Strong, both of Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today. [Buried Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana]
Adams County (IN) Historical Museum 1955 March-April 1958 Scrapbook, image 90
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Jack Straub , 64, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN. Jack loved to fish, hunt, and golf. Surviving are his partner, Dorrie Straub of Fort Wayne, son, Thomas (Cori) Straub of Fort Wayne, brothers, Robert (Chris) Straub of Fort Wayne, sister, Deborah (Scott) Ackerman of Fort Wayne, brother, Daniel (Gloria) Straub of Fort Wayne, 2 grandchildren; Abby and Luke Straub. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Betty Straub. Calling Monday, September 26, 2016, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm with a Funeral Service at 6:00 pm, at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 25, 2016
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Winifred G. Studebaker, 91, passed away September 22, 2016. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana, September 23, 2016
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Earlene Taylor, 67, passed away September 16, 2016. Earlene enjoyed playing the Hoosier Lottery, listening to Blues Music, watching Lifetime channel, Investigation Discovery channel. She loved to cook and often would make amazing Sunday dinners where her family and friends would gather and spend quality time with each other. Surviving are granddaughter, Ashley Dunnigan; and sisters, Louise Holmes, Mary Freeman. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Derenda Dunnigan. Private services.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 20, 2016
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On Friday, March 19, 2021, Colleen Marie Teeple (Kean) passed away at the age of 69. Colleen was born on February 25, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William and Bette Kean. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1970 and made her home in Kalamazoo, Elkhart, and Shipshewana. On September 1, 1979, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Teeple. Colleen had a passion for gourmet cooking, traveling, and being extremely generous to those around her. She mentored school kids in the Elkhart School District and loved to see them progress. Additional passions were her family. First and foremost came her husband and their love for lake life and travel. They recently completed their dream trips to Italy and Ireland. Colleen often planned for their next get away a year or more in advance. She loved her 3 sisters, Judy (Richard) Dukeman, Rebecca (Andris) Vizulis, and Lauren (Dan) Honda. The other loves of her life include her nieces and nephews (Alison, Tim, Arjana, Ryan and Gavin) and her heart was stolen by her great nephews and nieces (Matthew, Amanda, Brandon, Zara and Akira). She is also survived by her beloved mother-in-law, Cleola Teeple. Colleen was preceded in her death by her father (William), her mother (Bette), her brother (William Jr) and her father-in-law (John Teeple). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honorarium to the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or the Stone Lake Conservation Club at PO Box 325, Middlebury, IN 46540. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; March 21, 2021
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Mother of city resident dies
Mrs. Annie Thomason, 77, of 158 Thirst Ave., Sale Chesire, England, mother of Mrs. John C. (Doreen) Walters of 410 Line street, Decatur, died Sunday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are pending. Mrs. Thomason is the grandmother of Connie Walters, a freshman at Bellmont high school.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; May 20, 1974
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Jesse Ulrey was killed by lighting which set his father's barn on fire at Delphi. The boy's mother dragged his body from the burning building.
Nappanee-Advance-News, Elkhart County, Indiana; 21 July 1897, p. 6
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Infant, Darrius Marshawn Washington, was stillborn, September 14, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Latoya Shannon and father, Darrius Washington. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 16, 2016
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Beatrice R. Welker, 90, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 at Timbercrest Home in North Manchester where she had been a resident since August 2006. She was born December 15, 1925 in Tiffin, Ohio a daughter of Enos J. and Caroline S. (Simons) Disler. She attended school in Tiffin through third grade, then her family moved to Huntington, Indiana. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1943. On June 7, 1944 she was united in marriage to Richard E. Welker. They made their home in Huntington until moving to Columbia City in 1960. Mr. Welker died March 12, 1992. A homemaker, Bea also drove special education bus for Whitley County Schools from 1971 until 1985. Her local church membership was with Columbia City United Methodist Church. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Deborah K. (Ron) Schenkel of Urbana; four grandchildren, Coley Schenkel, Monica Kuhn, Emily Stoops and Alison Rosemeyer; and seven great grandchildren. Bea was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Disler and Elliott Disler, and a sister, Edith Ferguson. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Timbercrest Retirement Community Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Greenhill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Whitley County, Indiana; September 17, 2016
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Makayla Sue Whetstone, 9, of Goshen, died at 3:30 am on Tuesday, February 25 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. She was born on September 2, 2004 in Nappanee, to Owen Daniel and Wilma M.(Mast) Whetstone. Survivors in addition to her parents are five sisters - Doretta Fern, Lori Diane, Julia Rose, Marsha Elaine, and Irena Joy; one brother - David O., all at home; grandparents David and Alma Whetstone, Goshen, Mervin and Anna Mast, LaGrange. Visitation will be after 3:00 pm on Wednesday February 26 and all day Thursday, February 27 at the family residence, 13190 SR 4,Goshen. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Friday February 28 at the Lloyd Yoder residence, 13468 SR 4, Goshen. Services will be conducted by Bishop Jesse Schlabach and the home ministers of the Old Order Amish Church. Burial will be in Thomas Cemetery.
Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, LaGrange County, Indiana; February 26, 2014
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Mrs. Hazel Widdows of Geneva dies
Mrs. Hazel R. Widdows, former postmistress of Geneva, died at 10:50 p.m Friday in the Jay county hospital, Portland. The daughter of Ezra and Alice Sherwood Hueston, she was the widow of the late Willard W. Widdows. A member of the First United Methodist church of Geneva, and the Order of the Eastern Star, she retired as postmistress in 1967. A sister, Miss Ethel Hueston, of Indianapolis, survives. Friends may call at the Downing Funeral Home in Geneva after 6 p.m. this evening. The Order of the Eastern Star will hold memorial services at 8 p.m. The Rev. Lester Taylor will officiate at the services at the Downing Funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; April 29, 1974
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Rex Wiley, 72, passed away September 14, 2016. Surviving are his son, Ron Wiley, Brothers, Kevin Hoover, Roger Wiley, and Robert Hoover; and his honorary wife, Shar Berning. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Betty Wiley, his wife, Patricia Wiley, and son, Paul Wiley. A celebration of life will be held October 23, 2016 at "The Farm" starting at 12 PM.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 16, 2016
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Bassam Michael Zawahri, born January 19, 1936, left this world on September 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Bassam is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ibtisam, his sons Tarek (Sonal), Mike (Aseel), his daughter, Malak (Nick) Heiny, and his six grandchildren, Elaina, Zaina, Bassam, Vincent, George and Nadia, whom he loved tremendously. He is also survived by 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and countless nieces and nephews.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 26, 2016
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Hendrik "Han" J. Zwienink, age 65, went to be with our heavenly Father on September 26. He died peacefully at home. He was born in the Netherlands. He served in the Dutch Royal Signal Corp. He worked as a software project engineer. He volunteered for more than 20 years at Marconi radio station in the Netherlands. He was also a volunteer at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He attended St. Joseph United Methodist Church. He met his American wife through his sister. He corresponded with his wife for 12 years before marrying and moving to the US. He loved working out side, planting hundreds of flowers around the house and wearing his wooden shoes. He loved history, airplanes, books and traveling together. He was a fantastic cook and apple pie maker. He was generous, kind and had a wonderful since of humor. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his wife, Jane Zwienink-Thompson; daughter, Teresa Thompson; grandchildren, Nicholas (Aisha) Vander Sloot, Andrea (Kyle) Wagner, Kaylee (Zachary) McKinley, Kevin (Casey) Vander Sloot and great-grandchildren Stella, Penelope, Levi and Ellie. He is survived by a sister, Gerda (Jan) de Roos; niece, Jolanda (Edwin) Komdeur; nephew, Jan Willem (Sandra) de Roos, a great-niece and nephew Jasmijn and Carsten Kondeur all of the Netherlands. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hendrik and Johanna Zwienink-te Grotenhuis, and nephew, Arjan de Roos of the Netherlands. Service is 2:00 pm, Friday, September 30, 2016 at St. Joseph United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road with calling one hour prior, with Rev. Russ Abel officiating. Calling at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road Thursday, September 29, 2016, 2 - 5 & 7 - 9 pm. Burial in Leo Memorial Cemetery, Leo, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph United Methodist Church; Project Concerns and American Red Cross.
D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Allen County, Indiana; September 27, 2016
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