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Surnames: BORUFF, FIELDS
Classification: Obituary
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THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Thursday, October 22, 1931,Volume
LV, Number 51, Page 1, Column 3, “John Boruff, 72, Died October 14.” [Transcribed May 24,
2004 from microfilm of the original newspaper on file in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene
County Public Library.]
John BORUFF, aged seventy-two years, a retired farmer, died at his home in Owensburg,
Wednesday, October 14, death being due to a sudden attack of heart trouble.
Mr. BORUFF had practically spent his entire life in the vicinity of Owensburg. He was a
member of the Church of Christ and a most highly respected citizen; a good neighbor and
genial friend to all his acquaintances.
He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Lee FIELDS, Indianapolis; five sons, Berne
BORUFF and James BORUFF, Bedford, Rafe BORUFF, Owensburg; Elmer BORUFF, Jasonville, and
Carl BORUFF, Indianapolis.
Funeral services were held from the Church of Christ at Owensburg Friday October 16, at
2:00 p.m. the Rev J. L. HATFIELD officiating. Interment in Owensburg Cemetery.