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ISO ancestors of E.T. and Estelle Hoover SCHOCKE. This is all we have so far. Just beginning this search for a neighbor. Any hints, clues, info, will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, Jan.
Descendants of E. T. Schocke
1 E. T. Schocke
. +Estelle Hoover
........ 2 Bob L. Schocke 1924 - 2000
............ +Virginia Clark
................... 3 David Lyle Schocke 1959 -
....................... +Janet Sue Deam 1956 -
.............................. 4 David Bruce Schocke 1977 -
.............................. 4 Robert Charles Schocke 1979 -
.............................. 4 Jennifer Rae Schocke 1989 -
................... 3 Bruce Schocke
................... 3 Lynn Schocke
................... 3 Rae Ann Schocke
................... 3 Jan Schocke
................... 3 Bobbi L. Schocke
........ 2 Bytle Schocke
........ 2 Mary Belle Schocke
........ 2 Pauline Schocke
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Surnames: Brown, Reynolds, Wood, Edmondson, Pilz, Friedman, Schultz, Troop
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July 29, 2003
Jesse Scott Brown, 25
A 1996 graduate of Southern Wells High School, Jesse Scott Brown, 25, of Marion, died in an auto accident in at the intersection of Ind. 18 and Pennsylvania St. in Marion Saturday, July 26.
He was born April 11, 1978 to Alvin Gene and Susan L. Larakers Brown in Marion.
He was a dialysis Technician at Northeast Indiana Kidney Center in Marion and was an active member of the Warren Wesleyan Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Michael G. Brown of Gas City and Robert A. Brown, Evart, Mich., as well as a niece and a nephew.
Services will be held at Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Warren Wesleyan Church with Rev. Bill Barlow officiating. Burial will be at Redmen Cemetery, Warren.
Calling hours are from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, Warren, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Warren Wesleyan Church.
Sanford Reynolds Jr., 81
Sanford Reynolds Jr., 81, of rural Linn Grove, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Adams County Memorial Hospital.
Born Oct. 7, 1921 to Sanford and Bertha Stauffer Reynolds, he was married Aug. 17, 1948 in Wells County to Lillian Steiner. She preceded him in death in 1990.
A retired farmer, he was a 4-H leader for 25 years. He was a former member of Old Salem United Methodist Church but most recently attended Calvary Bible Church in Berne.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald R. and Rodney R. Reynolds, both of Bluffton, and Randall R. Reynolds of Geneva; and six grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Harold.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, 365 West Main St., Berne. Rev. Michael Wengerd will officiate and burial will be in the Six Mile Cemetery.
Calling hours are 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Calvary Bible Church, Adams County Community Cancer Fund or the donor’s choice.
Genevieve Wood, 79
Genevieve (Jenny) Wood, 79, Ossian, died Sunday at Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ossian.
Formerly a resident of Waynedale and Ossian, she was born Dec. 8, 1923 in Wells County and married Wilbur R. Wood, who survives, in Ossian on Nov. 24, 1946. She was a homemaker and a member of Ossian Nazarene Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Russell E. Wood of Fort Wayne; a brother, Paul Baumgartner of Wisconsin; one grandchild and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Peter Baumgartner and a daughter, Barbara Sue Wood.
Visitation will be at the Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home in Ossian on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service, which will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Ossian Nazarene Church with Rev. Randy Stirratt officiating. Burial will be in OakLawn Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the church.
July 30, 2003
Patricia D. Edmondson Pilz, 70
Ossian resident Patricia D. Edmondson Pilz, 70, died Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born September 14, 1932 in Allen County to Orville E. and Hattie E. Faulkner Wood, she married Gunther F. Pilz Dec. 26, 2000. He preceded her in death Jan. 12, 2001.
Her first husband, John W. Edmondson, preceded her in death in 1992.
She was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Ossian.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Edmondson, of Yoder; one daughter, Penny Rhodes, of Garrett; one sister, Enid Johnson, of Arizona; and four grandchildren.
Five sisters preceded her in death.
Services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, rural Ossian. Rev. William Brege will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Calling is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home in Ossian.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Joseph A. ‘Andy’ Friedman, 69--Rites Pending
Rites are pending at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, for Joseph A. “Andy” Friedman, 69, of Huntington, who died Tuesday afternoon at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
July 31, 2003
Lowell L. Schultz, 74
Lowell Lee Schultz, 74, formerly of Hartford City and a retired educator who once worked in special education in Adams and Wells counties, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, Ky.
Born January 8, 1929 in Hartford City to Milburn Charles and Mary Elizabeth McGary Schultz, he married Joan. T. Bickel on Sept. 3, 1950 in Hartford City. She survives.
He was a school teacher, principal and counselor in the Marion school system and retired from Adams County and Wells County school corp. as special education department director. He was also a former minister in Miami County and was a member of the Hartford Wesleyan Church in Hartford City.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael of Muncie and Patrick of Columbus, Oh.; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Susan) Wolfgang of Hartford City and Mrs. Randy (Nancy Jane) Cooper of Glasgow, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. John (Madonna) Wilcox of Hartford City, Mrs. Jim (Sally) Lysinger of Holdenville, Okla.; two brothers, Robert of Hartford City and David of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Timothy.
Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Hartford City Wesleyan Church. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Keplinger Funeral Home in Hartford City and on Saturday from 9 until the service at the church. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Muncie. Preferred memorials to the church.
Berniece Troop, 83
A former Ossian resident, Berniece (Mankey) Troop, 83, died May 7 at her home in Mulberry, Fl.
She was born in Berne on April 4, 1920 and had worked at Sears and U.S. Rubber Co. before moving to Florida in 1974.
She is survived by two daughters, Victoria Mims and Carolita Edwards, both of Mulberry; two sons. Lewis Troop, Jr. of St. Cloud, Fl. and John “Joe” Shaw of Churubusco; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Lewis, who died in 1993; a daughter, Gloria Rainey; a sister and a brother.
Services were held May 11 in Mulberry, with burial at Willow Oak Cemetery in Willow Oak, Fl.
Joseph A. Friedman, 69
Joseph A. “Andy” Friedman, 69, Huntington, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Born May 19, 1934 in Huntington to Joseph H. and Ethel I. Altman Friedman, he was married to Carol J. Rice on Aug. 8, 1970. She survives.
He worked as a journeyman pressman for 34 years at Noll Printing, retiring in 1995, and was a member of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Huntington, the Huntington Moose Lodge and Izaac Walton League.
Also surviving are three sons, Daniel A. and Darren A., both of North Manchester; Steve A. of Winter Park, Fl.; two daughters, Rose Beck of Andrews and Amanda Bodrie of Trenton, Mich.; a brother, George Friedman of Centralia, W. Va.; a sister, Ann Tuttle of Huntington, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David A., and two grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Ron Rieder officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., at Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington.
Preferred memorials to Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
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July 8, 2003
Donna Lou Handshoe, 65
Donna Lou Handshoe, 65, a former worker for the Wells County Welfare Department, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, July 7, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center of a sudden massive heart attack.
Mrs. Handshoe, who had resided since September 2002 at Meadowvale Care Center, formerly resided at 521 West Wiley Ave.
She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1956 and worked as a clerk/typist at the Wells County Welfare Department for 25 years before retiring in July 2001. She was a strong supporter of the Special Olympics Program and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bluffton.
She was born in Bluffton Nov. 6, 1937, a daughter of Charles and Vida Ilo Graham Penrod. Her father is deceased and her mother survives and resides in Bluffton.
Additional survivors are a daughter, Bobbi Lynn Handshoe of Bluffton; a son, Randi J. Handshoe of Greenville, S.C.; a sister, Mrs. Hans (Dixie) Reich of Ashtabula, Ohio; two stepsisters, Mrs, Fred (Winnie) Hambilton of Angola and Mrs, Bill (Peggy) Thompson of Florida; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home with Pastor Bud Abrams officiating. Burial will be in Stahl Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Thursday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to Concerned Parents for the Handicapped, to Bi-County Services, or to Wells County Christmas Bureau.
Robert L. Hite, 95
Funeral services for Robert L. Hite, 95, of Huntington will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Chapel United Methodist Church, 880E County Rd. 1100N, Huntington.
Visitation hours at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel will be Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. and at the church Thursday for one hour prior to services.
Mr. Hite died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at The Heritage of Huntington.
He retired in 1970 from International Harvester in Fort Wayne after 23 years and also worked at the Caswell-Runyon Company in Huntington in woodworking. He also had participated in the construction of Baer Field Airport in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Hite, also a part-time farmer in Huntington County, was a member of the Pleasant Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, and was a member of the United Methodist Men and Retirees of International Harvester.
He was born in Salamonie Township, Huntington County, March 20, 1908 to John B. and Lydia Jones Hite. A first marriage on Nov. 8, 1929 was to Esta I. Huffman, who died Jan. 7, 1979; a second marriage at Goshen on Oct. 20, 1979 was to Martha A. Miller Brown, who died Dec. 15, 2002.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs., Richard (Dorothy) Dolby of Warsaw and Mrs. Ervin (Nancy) Otte of Bedford; a stepson, Harold Brown of Heber Springs, Ark.; two sisters, Cora Keplinger of Huntington and Kathleen Campbell of Sebring, Fla.; a brother, Harvey Hite of Warren; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several stepgrandchildren. A daughter, Martha Keller, a stepson, four brothers and two sisters are deceased.
Pastor Jason Gross will officiate at services and interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren.
Memorials to the church.
Anna Louise Fuller, 65
A funeral service for former Wells County resident Anna Louise Fuller, 65, was conducted July 3 at Nelson/Frazier Funeral Home at Hindman, Ky.
Mrs. Fuller, who resided at Emmalena, Ky., died June 29 at Ridgecrest Manor at Duffield, Va., where she had been a patient for three and one-half months following an auto accident Feb. 13, 2003.
A resident of Wells County for 20 years, she worked at the former Dutch Mill for several years and cleaned houses. She was a volunteer for five years at the PAL Club in Bluffton before moving to Kentucky.
Surviving are her husband, Fred Fuller Sr. of Emmalena; a son, Fred Jr. of Lakewood, Colo.; four daughters, Aileen Brickley of Bluffton, Arvilla Stiffler of Chapel Hill, N.C., Iona Barger of Springlake, N.C., and Lisa White of Emmalena; two brothers, Doug Williams of Wells County, Ind., and Harrison Williams of Alexandria, Ind.; four sisters, Lois Baker and Daucie Napier, both of Wells County, and Maxine Ritchey and Catherine Amburgey, both of Kentucky; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Burial was at the Robert Filler Cemetery at Emmalena, Ky.
Breta McClintick, 67
A rural Marion resident for 25 years, Breta McClintick, 67, died at 2:21 a.m. Monday, July 7, at her residence.
A homemaker, she had lived at Gas City for 20 years before moving to the Marion area.
She took an active part in the Relay for Life fund-raising efforts in Fort Wayne and Marion.
She was born in Smith Parrish in Bermuda, Feb. 24, 1936, to Earnest A. and Georgianna Moniz DeGrilla. Her marriage on Sept. 10, 1953 was to John T. McClintick, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs, Dane (Judith) Peterson of Portland, Mrs. Scott (Georgianna) Brown and Cindy Folley, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Kenneth (Johnny Marie) Coen of Marion; a brother, Earnest DeGrilla of Bermuda; three sisters, Mrs. Leo (Annie) Rainone of Cranston, R.I., Dorothy Land of Bermuda and Lois Warren of Klamath Falls, Oreg.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, in Gas City with Rev. Paul Isch officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County.
Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to Cancer Care Center at MGH, 330 North Wabash Ave., Marion, IN 46952.
James Kenneth Dishman, 70 --Rites Pending
James Kenneth Dishman, 70, of Montpelier, died this morning, July 8, at his residence. Services are pending at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier.
Lisa J. Stockman, 37
Lisa J. Stockman, 37, of Warren, died at 1:32 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Stockman, a graduate of Huntington North High School, currently was attending Ivy Tech University in Fort Wayne for the study of culinary arts. She worked as a cook at the Huggy Bear Quick Stop in Warren and was an avid NASCAR fan.
She was born in Marion Aug. 25, 1965, a daughter of Edward C. and Barbara J. Botkin Haggerty, both of whom survive and reside at Warren. She is survived also by her husband, Joe E. Stockman, to whom she was married on June 2, 1984 at Warren.
Surviving, in addition to her husband and her parents, are two sons, Eric L. and Andy E., both of Warren; three brothers, Steve Haggerty of LaFountain and Mike and Tim Haggerty, both of Warren; her maternal grandmother, Martha Newell of Warren; six nieces; and three nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 8 p.m.
July 9, 2003
James Kenneth Dishman, 70
A funeral service for James Kenneth Dishman, 70, of Montpelier will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Montpelier.
Calling hours at the church will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Mr. Dishman died at 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, at his residence in Montpelier.
He was retired from Gripco (Black & Decker) in Montpelier after 25 years. He served with the U.S. Army and was stationed for a period of time in Germany. He attended the Montpelier First Church of the Nazarene and had attended high school in Monticello, Ky.
He was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Monticello, Ky., a son of John and Charlotte Sweet Dishman. His marriage at Hartford City on March 24, 1962 was to Polly Turner, who survives.
Additional survivors are a son, Ray Dishman of Montpelier; a daughter, Mrs. Andy (Darlene) Alfrey of Hartford City; three sisters, Mrs. Calvin (Janet) Chipman and Mrs. Delmar (Mary Helen) Neal, both of Montpelier, and Carolyn Dyson of Dunkirk; two brothers, David Dishman of Montpelier and Kirby Dishman of Roll; and six grandchildren. A sister and a brother are deceased.
Rev. Jack Littlefield will officiate at the service Friday and burial will be in Brookside Memorial Park at Montpelier.
Memorials to the church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier.
Rita K. Meyer, 74
Rita K. Meyer, 74, died Tuesday, July 8, in Ossian.
Mrs. Meyer was a medical technician with Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, retiring in 1997.
She was born in Tipton and was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Surviving are five sons, Michael D. and Gregg A., both of Fort Wayne, Dennis S. of Ossian, Dan R. of Ashley and Ronald J. of Tennessee; two daughters, Deborah J. Wilson and Renee M. Perkins, both of Ossian; two brothers, Andrew P. Ripberger of Indianapolis and Richard Ripberger of Fowler; three sisters, Theresa A. Thieme of Kendallville, Regina R. Imbody of Waynedale and Betty L Solis of Reno, Nev.; a half-sister, Mary Helen Percell of Greenville, Miss.; 23 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A brother and two sisters are deceased.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1100 South Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Calling hours at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Rd., will be Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and at the church Saturday for one hour prior to the service. A Rosary service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or to St. Joseph Center in Tipton.
July 10, 2003
Edward Allen Bowman, 30 --Rites Pending
Edward Allen Bowman, 30, 816 Greenlawn, Bluffton, died this morning, July 10, at 4:05 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Carrie. Arrangements are pending at Goodwin Memorial Chapel, Bluffton.
Marjorie Eckrote, 73 -- Rites Pending
Marjorie Eckrote, 73, of Geneva, died at 2:50 a.m. today, July 10, at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Funeral arrangements are pending at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.
July 11, 2003
Marjorie I. Ekrote, 73
Mother of Bluffton resident, Mrs. Rodney (Cathy Sue) Pierce, Marjorie I. Ekrote, 73, of rural Berne died at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, July 10.
Born Dec. 2, 1929 to Otto and Margaret O. Bollenbacher, she was married May 19, 1951 to George Ralph Ekrote at Chattanooga, Ohio. Her husband survives.
She had attended Rockford High School in Rockford, Ohio, and was a homemaker her entire life. She resided in Adams County many years and attended Zion Lutheran Church in Chattanooga.
Surviving in addition to the Bluffton daughter and her husband are a second daughter, Mrs. David (Lou Ann) Sharp of Amboy; a son, Jerry Dean Eckrote, Geneva; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Downing and Glancy Funeral Home, Geneva. Officiating will be Pastor Tom Arnheit and burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery at Chattanooga.
Calling hours are from 4 p.m., to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home at 100 North Washington St. in Geneva.
Memorials are to be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Chattanooga.
Edward Allen Bowman, 30
Edward Allen Bowman, 30, of Bluffton, died from a drowning accident at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, July 10.
Bowman was better known as “Allen” Bowman to his family and friends.
A life-long resident of Wells County, he was employed at Runkle Construction and was a member of the Moose Lodge.
His marriage on Feb. 20, 1996 was to Carrie Sue Cummins, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Tyler M., Jacob A. and Nicholas C., all of Bluffton; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. (Tanja R. West) Bowman of Bluffton; two sisters, Mrs. Kenny (Vanessa) Williams of Liberty Center and Mrs. Christopher (Tlareenea) Donnerspach of Bluffton; his mother-in-law, Pam Cummins of Ossian; and grandparents Lloyd Bowman of Bryant, Ada West of Bluffton and Martha Cummins of Ossian.
Calling will be Saturday, July 12, 2003 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Goodwin Memorial Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2003 at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Secor officiating. Burial will be at Star of Hope Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
Marianna Sue Wentz, 82
Bluffton native Marianna Sue Wentz, age 82, died Thursday, July 10, 2003 at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She moved to Fort Pierce, Fla. in 1954.
She was a homemaker and a lab technician for a citrus processing plant in Fort Pierce. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Pierce and a member of the Lanwood Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
Surviving are a son, Guy Wentz of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Roderick Nusbaumer of Keystone; two sisters, Janet Grimm of Bluffton and Beverly Mugg of San Diego and two grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Guy Wentz.
Calling will be Sunday, July 13, 2003 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Haisley Hobbs Funeral Home at 3015 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34947. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2003 at the funeral home with Rev. Andrew Barr, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 1780 Hartman Road, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34947.
Sarah Chaffins, 18--Rites Pending
Sarah Chaffins, age 18, of Geneva, died unexpectedly Thursday in Marion. Rites are pending at Downing and Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.
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My mother gave me this picture and the only annotation on the photo is "Andy's Dad". I do have an Andrew Jackson Herring in my database. His parents were Ruben and Elizabeth Herring. Does anyone recognize ths person in the photo. Could it be Ruben Herring?
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I have gotten some info from Gene Kyle, who is a member of the Wells County Historical Society. The house was actually built in 1900. My old house and the house that houses the Washington Street Inn, owned by Gene Kyle, were built by the same architect.[ a strange story how that came about] I know several years ago that the historical society did a program on these 2 houses. Would love to have the notes on that meeting. anyone that has any more info on my old house, at 308 W. Central St. can e-mail me at esullivan(a)jtdmh.org. Any info will be welcome.
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In an antique store in Columbus, OH I found an old family photo with the following written on the back:
"50th Wedding Anniversary
L-R 1st Row: Jenny Steman, PC Sister
Ethan and Mary John, PC Grandparents
Lucy A Ridenour, PC Mother
2nd Row: Mrs Lida Mechling
Benjamin P John, Uncle
Rachael Stemen, Aunt
Jesse Walker John, Uncle
Angelina Crist, Aunt"
I see Ethan John and his family in Allen Co OH in 1870 and Wells Co IN in 1880.
Joecan
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Are there any descendants there of the Benn families who were in Wells county in 1880?
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I have received a family photo and can only identify the first 3 men. From left to right Andrew Jackson "Jack", John Melvin "Pete", Daniel Elmer Herring. I believe that the 4th gentleman might be William Levi but I am not sure. The last 2, I am not sure which one is Thomas or George. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might recognize these gentlemen. I thank you in advance ... Debbie My email address is herring_banter(a)yahoo.com
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June 27, 2003
Thelma M. Brown, 81
Thelma M. Brown, 81, a homemaker and 1940 graduate of Chester Center High School, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at her residence in Warren.
She was born Feb. 28, 1922 in Wells County, a daughter of Elmer and Nellie Williamson Harrold. Her marriage in Huntington County on Nov. 28, 1946 was to C. Richard Brown, who survives.
Surviving also are two daughters, Shirley J. Stanley and Mrs. Paul (Denise J.) Miles, both of Warren; a sister, Ethel B. Couch of Warren; a brother, Dee A. Harrold of Bluffton; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild and one stepgreat-grandchild. A brother is deceased.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren with Rev. Kathie Jones officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Marion.
Visitation hours at the Warren funeral chapel will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the donor’s choice.
Donnabelle Augspurger, 80
A sister of Doris Taylor of Ossian, Donnabelle Augspurger, 80, of Roanoke, died Thursday, June 26, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Augspurger was born in Zanesville Sept. 10, 1922.
Surviving, in addition to the sister at Ossian, are her husband, Richard of Roanoke; a son, Terry Joe of Roanoke; a daughter, Patti Sands of Roanoke; and a brother, Loris “Bud” Jacobs of Fort Wayne.
Services at 2 p.m. Sunday will be at Christ’s United Methodist Church in Roanoke with Dr. Veryl Roth officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Roanoke.
Calling hours at the Roanoke Memorial Funeral Chapel will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and at the church Sunday for one hour before services.
Memorials to the church or to Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
June 28, 2003
Jack N. Smiley, 79
A former cheese shop owner and retired federal defense supply inspector, Jack N.Smiley, 79, of Geneva, died at 4:38 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Chalet Village Health Care Center in Berne, where he had been a resident.
Mr. Smiley was a former owner of the Mouse House Cheese Shop in Fort Wayne and was retired after 31 years as an inspector from the Federal Service Defense Supply Agency.
He was member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bryant and of the VFW Post 6751 at Geneva and the Eagles Lodge at Logansport. He was a veteran of service with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was born in Aurora, Ill., Sept. 28, 1923, a son of Delisle L. and Elsie E. Walkama Smiley. His marriage at Marshfield, Wis., on Dec. 19, 1945 was to Mildred L. Meyer, who survives at Geneva.
Surviving also are a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Debra L.) Ross of Monroe; a brother, Bob Smiley of Gualala, Calif., and two grandchildren, Ryne M. Ross and Lorah J. Ross, both of Monroe.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva with Pastors Mark Strietelmeier and Amy Albers officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery in Geneva, where military graveside rites will be handled by Geneva VFW Post 6751.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Memorials to the Redeemer Lutheran Church at Bryant.
Nesbia ‘Pop’ Pate, 87
Father of Elmer Pate of Bluffton, Nesbia “Pop” Pate, 87, of Newhope, Arkansas, died Thursday in the Arkansas community.
A former Joselyn Steel Factory worker in Fort Wayne, he later worked to retirement at Weyerhauser in Dierks, Arkansas.
United Pentecostal in faith, he attended the Bissell Chapel Church at th Arkansas location where he was known for his garden interest and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Pate was born March 1, 1916, at Athens, Georgia, to John William and Sarah Ella Sanders Pate. His marriage was on July 28, 1937 to Nora Faye House, his wife of over 65 years, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Joyce) White of Newhope, and Mrs. Espye (Glenda) Magar of Mena, Arkansas; seven sons including Elmer Pate of Bluffton, Ind., J.W. of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Ronnie of Newhope, Von of Pearcy, Arkansas, Darryl of Lexington, Kentucky, Royce of Athens, Arkansas, and Boyce of Newhope; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, a brother, five sisters and a granddaughter.
Visitation is today from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel at Glenwood, Arkansas, with Brother David Morrison and Brother Don Vaughn officiating.
Burial will be in the Bissell Chapel Cemetery near Newhope.
Beverly R. Bell, 73 -- Rites Pending
Beverly R. Bell, 73, of 1628 South Wayne St., Bluffton, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Arrangements are pending at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
June 30, 2003
Ruth Eileen Daugherty, 86
A funeral service for Ruth Eileen Daugherty, 86, of Warren, was conducted at 10:30 a.m. today at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren.
Visitation hours were Sunday and for one hour prior to services this morning.
Mrs. Daugherty died at 5:45 p.m., Friday, June 27, at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren.
She had worked for Schacht Rubber Co. in Huntington and for Essex Co. factory in Van Buren.
She was a member of the Jefferson Center, Huntington County, United Methodist Church and a graduate of Lancaster Township High School in Huntington County.
She was born in Lancaster Sept. 27, 1916 to Issac and Famie Sharp Beal. Her marriage on Sept, 20, 1952 was to Orville Daugherty, who died Feb. 28, 1985.
Surviving are two sons, Ferris E. of Amboy and Robert D. of Seattle, Wash.; a brother, Robert Beal of Andrews; a sister, Kathryn Forney of Warren; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers, a sister and a stepmother are deceased.
Pastor Kathie Jones officiated at services today and burial was in Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County.
Memorials to Jefferson Center United Methodist Church in rural Huntington.
Russell G. Dalrymple, 87
Russell G. Dalrymple, 87, of Warren died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Dalrymple, who resided at the United Methodist Memorial Home at Warren, retired in 1984 from Sanitary Market (Gene’s Market), and earlier hauled LP gas for 20 years. Following retirement, he was employed eight and one-half years at D&D Bike Shop.
He was a 1935 graduate of Warren High School and a member of the Warren Church of Christ.
He was born in Huntington County May 10, 1916 to Jessie Edward and Goldie A. Perry Dalrymple. His marriage at Murray on July 3, 1936 was to Olive Freeman, who survives.
Additional survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Sharon) Lewis of Huntington, Mrs. James (Judy) Ellerman of Tecumseh, Mich., and Mrs. Rick (Mary Sue) Ruble of Bluffton; two brothers, Elijah Dalrymple of Winter Haven, Fla., and Herbert Dalrymple of Middleton, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. A son, William E., two brothers and two sisters are deceased.
A graveside service only will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren with Pastor John Gasser officiating.
Memorials to the Warren Church of Christ.
Arrangements are by Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren.
Gladys O. Fuhrer, 97
A former resident of Uniondale, Gladys O. Fuhrer, 97, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, June 29, at the Christian Care Retirement Community, where she had been a resident since December 1993.
Mrs. Fuhrer formerly resided in Bluffton at 1307 Manor Dr. While living in Uniondale over the number of years, she operated a restaurant and at one time was a cook at Rockcreek School.
She was an active member for years of the United Church of Christ in Uniondale and also of the Bluffton First United Christ Church.
She was born in Wells County April 26, 1906 to William and Blanche Sale Houtz. Her marriage at Bluffton on Aug. 2, 1925 was to Charles Fuhrer, who died Feb. 20, 1994.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marlene Lobsiger of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Philip (Rosanna) Anderson of San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Donald (Karen) Baker of Decatur; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Church of Christ in Bluffton with Rev. Neil Wilson and Rev. Walter Graeflin officiating. Burial will be in Six Mile Cemetery.
Calling hours at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church Thursday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to the Christian Care Retirement Community or to the First United Church of Christ.
Beverly R. Bell, 73
A 10:30 a.m. Wednesday funeral service for Beverly R. Bell, 73, will be at the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton, where calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Bell, who resided at 1628 South Wayne St., died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, June 27, at the Bluffton Regional Medical Center. She had been in ill health the past five months.
Mrs. Bell retired from MagneTEK of Huntington after 22 years.
She was a member and active in the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Uniondale, where she assisted in many activities over a period of years.
She was born in Wells County Oct. 14, 1929, a daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Decker Shively. Her marriage at Uniondale was to Arland Bell, who died in 1993.
Surviving are two sons, Michael A. Numbers of Fort Wayne and Mark Numbers of Uniondale; two brothers, Richard Shively of Uniondale and Charles “Charlie” Shively of Anchorage, Alaska; and two grandchildren.
Conducting the funeral service Wednesday will be Rev. Andrew Hart. Burial will be in Horeb Cemetery at Uniondale.
Memorials to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
Lester Wheeler, 71
A native of Wells County, Lester Wheeler, 71, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, June 29.
Mr. Wheeler was an inspector with Tokheim in Fort Wayne for 41 years, retiring in 1994. He also was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was born in Lancaster Township, Oct. 9, 1931, a son of A. Dale and Cleah O. Dowden Wheeler, both deceased.
Surviving are his wife, the former Nancy Johnson; two sons, David Wheeler of Fort Wayne and Craig Wheeler of Columbia City; four daughters, Rebecca Coulter of Fort Wayne, Jane Halsey of Nappanee, Shauna Iaster of Dallas, Texas, and Laurie Wheeler of Fort Wayne; a brother, Ronnie of Hicksville, Ohio; a sister, Opal Lambert of Hicksville; a stepson, Cornell Vlot of Huntington; two stepdaughters, Terral Conn of Leo and Mishelle Overbey of Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.
Services at 11 a.m. Tuesday will be at the Third Street Church of God in Fort Wayne, where calling hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the family.
Arrangements are by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., Fort Wayne.
Ellen B. Tomlinson, 64
A sister of Sharon L. Johnston of Ossian, Ellen B. Tomlinson, 64, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, June 27, at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Mrs. Tomlinson was employed as an assembly technician with White Electronics Design (Bowmar).
Born March 5, 1939 in Fort Wayne, she was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in New Haven, Women’s Bowling Association, Eagles Lodge 3164, New Haven American Legion Post 330 and Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter D2.
Surviving are her husband, James; two sons, Walter Herendeen Jr. of Angola and John Herendeen of Fort Wayne; a stepson, Robert L Tomlinson of Albion; two stepdaughters, Debra M. Dellinger of Columbia City and Michelle L. Mawhorter of Albion; a brother, David J. Genda of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A daughter, Tammy Teresa Herendeen, and a sister are deceased.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 942 Power St., New Haven. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, and at the church Wednesday for one hour before the service.
Memorials to Indiana Organ Procurement Organization.
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June 21, 2003
Infant Susan B. Schwartz
Infant daughter of Menno J.M. Schwartz and Rosie B. Schwartz of Bryant, Susan B. Schwartz died Friday, June 20, at 9:45 a.m. at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Surviving in addition to her parents are three sisters, Rosie B., Lydia B., and Barbara B., her maternal grandmother, Bertha B. Schwartz, Geneva, and paternal grandparents Menno M. and Barbara B. Schwartz, Geneva.
Graveside services will be held today at 4 p.m. at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Geneva with Bishop David N. Wengerd officiating. Calling is from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. today at the family residence.
Arrangements are in charge of Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, Geneva.
June 23, 2003
Lola M. Gray, 81
Lola M. Gray, 81, of Huntington and a resident of Huntington County since 1969, died at 2:50 a.m. Friday, June 20, at the Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington.
Mrs Gray had worked in retail sales at Grant’s Store in Huntington for six years and in the cafeteria kitchens of the Huntington County School Corporation for nine years.
She was a life member of the Huntington VFW Post 2689 Ladies Auxiliary and a 50-year member of American Legion Post 7.
She was born in Clarksville, Tenn., June 26, 1921 to Pete and Sue Clark Morrison. Her marriage in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Dec. 24, 1939 was to John E. Gray Sr., who died May 5, 1984.
Surviving are a son, John E. Gray of Enterprize, Oreg.; a daughter, Suzanne Gray of Huntington; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. Four brothers and two sisters are deceased.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville, Tenn.
Visitation hours at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel will be Tuesday from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Ryan N. Heyerly, 25
Ryan N. Heyerly, 25, a former Bluffton resident, died at 4 a.m. Sunday, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an illness of a few days.
Mr. Heyerly was engaged in construction work.
He received his diploma as a member of the Bluffton High School Class of 1996. He was active in baseball, basketball and football while in high school.
He was born in Bluffton Feb. 23, 1978 to Arlin and Roxanne Freeman Heyerly, both of whom survive.
Additional survivors include a sister, Mrs. Zane (Amber) Gearheart of Warren; his grandparents, Mrs. LaVera Heyerly of Bluffton and Robert and Mable Freeman of Murray; and two nephews, Dain and Braxton Gearheart, both of Warren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Bluffton North Apostolic Christian Church with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation hours at Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton are today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 1 to 8 p.m. and at the church Wednesday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to the college fund for Dain and Braxton Gearheart.
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June 25, 2003
Darlene Lucile Ryan, 89
Darlene Lucile Ryan, 89, a former resident of Warren and a telephone company operator for 20 years, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Ryan, a resident of Columbia City and also a former resident of Tucson, Ariz., served the 20 years as a telephone operator at Citizens Telephone Company in Warren.
She was a 1932 graduate of Lancaster Center High School in Huntington County. She was an active member of the United Methodist Churches in Warren and Columbia City, where she also was a member of the Susanna Circle.
She became a charter member of the chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma and was a Cub Scout Mother, president of WSCS and also the PTA and member of the War Mothers organization, Chautauqua and Rural Extension Club.
She was born in Huntington County May 15, 1914 to Charles Edgar and Mattie Lucile Sprowl Moss. Her marriage at Mt. Etna on April 4, 1936 was to B. Dale Ryan, who died Oct. 4, 1990.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy J. Davis of Columbia City; a son, Dr. Larry D. Ryan of Camby; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A son, Stan, a brother and a sister are deceased.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren, with Rev. Jack Scott and Rev. Howard Cress officiating. Burial will be in Lancaster Cemetery in Huntington County.
Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Friday from 12:30 p.m. until time for services.
Memorials to the United Methodist Churches at Warren and Columbia City or to the Plainfield Friends Meeting building fund.
Marybell Kathryn Baumgartner, 67
Marybell Kathryn Baumgartner, 67, died at 7:34 p.m. Tuesday at her home at 1012 South Oak St., Bluffton, with family members present. Death was attributed to complications arising the past five years from cancer.
Mrs. Baumgartner was employed for 25 years at Franklin Electric Co., retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Bluffton Chapel, formerly the Church of Christ in Christian Union.
She was born in Wells County Oct. 30, 1935 to Clarence and Flossie Ramsey (Holmes) Kahn. Her former husband and the father of the family’s children, Leroy V. Baumgartner, survives.
Additional survivors are four sons, Roy L., Steven R. and Donald L., all of Bluffton, and Richard W. of Warren; one daughter, Victoria L. Baumgartner of Bluffton; 18 grandchildren, including Chastity K. Baumgartner McFarren, who was raised in the decedent’s home; and 22 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Brenda S. Baumgartner, and a brother, Robert “Strawberry” Kahn.
Also surviving are four brothers, Clarence “Catfish” Kahn and Virgil Kahn, both of Columbia City, and Lester and Earl Kahn, both of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Hilda) Baumgartner and Mrs. Gerald (Rose) King, both of Bluffton.
Services at 11 a.m. Friday will be at the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Hershey officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
Rachel V. Dudgeon, 82
Mother of Jerome J. Dudgeon of Ossian, Rachel V. Dudgeon, 82, of North Fort Myers, Fla., died Saturday, June 21, at the Ossian Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Dudgeon, a native of Fort Wayne and a homemaker, served during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy’s WAVES.
Surviving, in addition to the son at Ossian, are her husband, Dudley R. of North Fort Myers, Fla.; two daughters, Melissa L. Sczcerba of Crown Point, Ind., and Lynda R. Arnold of North Fort Myers; a sister, Jean Faulkner of Lewis, Del.; and seven grandchildren.
There will be no services or calling hours.
Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are by Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Homes, Winchester Road Chapel, in Fort Wayne.
Frank A. Miller, 73 -- Rites Pending
Frank A. Miller, 73, of Huntington died at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the home of his daughter in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
June 26, 2003
Frank A. Miller, 73
Funeral services for Frank A. Miller, 73, of Huntington will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
Visitation hours will be at the funeral chapel Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Mr. Miller, who was employed for 33 years at the Sealtest Company in Huntington before retiring in 1989, died at 8:23 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the home of a daughter in Fort Wayne.
He was a 1948 graduate of Huntington High School and a member of the St. Peter’s First United Church of Christ.
He was born in Anderson Jan. 9, 1930, a son of Clyde H. and Ella M. Fuller Miller. His marriage in Huntington on June 16, 1948 was to Madge A. Pleanitz, who survives.
Additional survivors are two sons, John A. of Fishkill, N.Y., and Thomas A. of Plattsmouth, Neb.; three daughters, Mrs. James (Sue) Mendenhall, Peggy Scher, and Mrs. Kevin (Sally) Kimmel, all of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A son, Richard A., and a sister are deceased.
Rev. Jonathan Heaslet will officiate at services Saturday and interment will be in St. Peter’s First United Church of Christ Cemetery in Huntington.
Memorials to the Huntington County Cancer Society or to the church.
Joseph T. Suhr, 74
Joseph T. Suhr, 74, of rural Bryant in Jay County, who was employed for 35 years as a stone cutter, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Mercer County Memorial Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.
Mr. Suhr was employed by John W. Karsh Stone Co, from 1956 to 1988 and with the Stone Co. Inc. until his retirement in 1991. He also operated a wood working shop and a lapidary (stone engraving) shop.
Mr. Suhr was a 1946 graduate of Mercer County High School in Ohio and a 1951 graduate of Miami University at Oxford, Ohio. After serving with the U.S. Army, with the rank of first lieutenant, during the Korean War, he taught for two years in the Coldwater, Ohio, schools.
He was a member of the High Street United Methodist Church in Geneva, the Masonic Lodge at Rockford, Ohio, and at Portland, Ind., and a member of the VFW in Celina, Ohio.
He was born at Celina Aug. 4, 1928 to Henry C. and Emma Aufderhar Suhr. His marriage at Celina on Nov. 24, 1952 was to Marlene A. Frahm, who died May 20, 2000.
Surviving are four daughters, Dawn Greenwood of Edwardsville, Ill., Valerie Aspy of Bryant, Ind., Mrs. Will (Julie) Rells of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. George (Jodi) Trippany of Bloomington, Ind.; a sister, Hope Nevergall of Celina; a brother, Paul Suhr of Wichita, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Two sisters and four brothers are deceased.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva, where visitation hours will be Friday from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Masonic service will be held at the chapel Friday evening.
Rev. Edwin L. Clark will officiate at services and military graveside rites will be performed by VFW members from Geneva and Celina at Swamp College Cemetery at Celina.
Memorials to the High Street United Methodist Church in Geneva.
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June 14, 2003
Margaret E. Lobsiger, 90
Mother of Mrs. Howard (Beverly) Rich of Bluffton and James A. Lobsiger of Fort Wayne, Margaret E. Lobsiger, 90, formerly of 229 West Andrews St. in Monroe, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday at Christian Care Retirement Community where she had resided for the past three years.
She was employed for 22 years in the pharmacy at Caylor-Nickel Medical Center until her retirement in 1976.
She was long active in the United Methodist Women’s Organization.
Born Oct. 15, 1912, in Adams County, she was a daughter of Harry W. and Myrtle A. Frantz Daniels.
Mrs. Lobsiger graduated from Pleasant Mills High School in 1930. She attended the Fort Wayne Lutheran School of Nursing.
Her marriage was on June 20, 1933 at Decatur to Paul G. Lobsiger, who preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1994.
Mrs. Lobsiger moved from Pleasant Mills to Monroe in Adams County in 1943. She became a Bluffton resident in 1992.
She was a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter and son are a sister, Mrs. Gehard (Helen) Schultz at Swiss Village in Berne, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Daniels and Bryce Daniels.
Calling hours are from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Thoma-Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services Tuesday at the church. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Monroe United Methodist Church with Rev. Phil Latz officiating. Burial will be in the Ray Cemetery at Monroe.
Preferred memorials are to the Monroe United Methodist Church.
June 16, 2003
Bentley Gene Spears, 43
A worker in construction and landscaping, Bentley Gene Spears, 43, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at his residence in Huntington.
Mr. Spears, a 1978 graduate of Huntington North High School, worked at W.A. Zimmer Company in construction and landscaping projects.
He was born in Huntington Jan. 18, 1960, a son of Jerry D. and Lois J. (Roberts) Spears, who survive and reside at Warren.
Additional survivors are a sister, Mrs. Ron (Linda) Chan of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; a brother, Michael of Huntington; and a fiancee, Dea K. Mauger of Huntington.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren, with Rev. Bill Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana or to the Huntington County Cancer Society.
Robert R. Shaw, 44
A brother of Alvin Shaw of Ossian, Robert R. Shaw, 44, died Friday, June 13, in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Shaw was a concrete finisher and was a veteran of U.S. Army service. He was born Jan. 13, 1959 in Wells, Minn.
Surviving, in addition to the brother at Ossian, are his wife, Rose Shaw of Fort Wayne; his mother, Irene Shaw of Fort Wayne; two sons, Zachary Shaw and Shannon Marquart, both of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Heather Byrd of New Haven and Joy Marquart of Fort Wayne; another brother, Gilbert Shaw of Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Waynedale Park on Elzey St. in Fort Wayne. Memorials to the Zachary Shaw Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne.
Robert E. Brandyberry, 76
A graduate of Ossian High School, Robert E. “Bob” Brandyberry, 76, of Lafayette, died unexpectedly at 6:43 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Lafayette Home Hospital.
Mr. Brandyberry worked as an engineer for Landis & Gyr for 19 years, retiring in 1987. He was a graduate of Purdue University in mechanical engineering and served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Order of Eastern Star and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
He was born in Fort Wayne April 28, 1927, the son of Ervin and Catherine Brandyberry. His marriage at Ossian on June 18, 1949 was to Patricia Lou Yager, who survives.
Surviving also are a son, Mark A. Brandyberry of West Lafayette; a daughter, Mrs. Todd (Susan) Wilson of Claredon Hills, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Dale (Barbara) Wilburn of Huntington; three brothers, David Brandyberry of Fort Wayne, Thomas Somers of Ossian and Howard Somers of Florida; twin grandsons; and a granddaughter.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richards-Loy & Clapper Lafayette Funeral Home, where calling will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Mabel C. Alexander, 93
Mabel C. Alexander, 93, a medical/dental assistant, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the United Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, where she had been a resident since 1980.
Miss Alexander, after taking up residency at the Methodist Home, served as a medical assistant, dental assistant and assistant matron until April 19, 1983.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Elwood and a member of the Deborah Circle.
She was born in Hamilton County Feb. 19, 1910 to Claude and Elsie Arnett Alexander.
Surviving are two cousins, Mrs. Jim (Linda) Nelson of Alexandria and Herschell Arnett of Fortville.
Services at 4 p.m. Tuesday will be at the Warren United Methodist Memorial Home, where calling will be for two hours prior to services. Pastor Herbert Edwards will officiate and burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery at Warren.
June 17, 2003
John Edward Huffman, 64
John Edward Huffman, 64, who was born at Poneto, in Wells County, died Monday, June 9, following a heart attack at his residence in Bushnell, Fla.
A memorial service was conducted Friday, June 13, at Florida National Cemetery with military rites performed by a Marion County (Fla.) Honor Guard.
Mr. Huffman, who had resided in Sumter County, Fla., since 1976, worked as a driver in the trucking industry, driver instructor and entertainment coach driver, former police officer and former military policemen. He was a Vietnam War veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Mary J.; two daughters, Vickie Ragan of St. Catherine, Fla., and Teresa Reece of Mountain City, Tenn.; two brothers, Donnie and Kenny, both of Bluffton, Ind.; two sisters, Margaret Stewart of New Haven, Ind., and Betty Gerber of Bluffton, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were by Purcell Funeral Home of Bushnell, Fla.
Betty L. Drake, 75
A homemaker and native of Adams County, Betty L. Drake, 75, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Adams Post 43 in Decatur, Women of the Moose and Auxiliary of the Decatur VFW Post 6236.
She was born at Decatur May 22, 1928 to Russell and Lola Swartz Baumgartner. Her marriage on Feb. 4, 1956 was to Robert J. Drake, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Becky D.) Fisher of Bluffton, Mrs. Steve (Cheri L.) Zimmerman of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Brett (Suzy D.) Brunner of Decatur; one son, Dennis Miller of Ossian; one brother, Jim A. Baumgartner of Decatur; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services at 10 a.m. Wednesday will be at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Rev. Jeff Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery.
Visitation hours at the funeral home are today from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Women of the Moose service will be held at 8 p.m. today.
Memorials to Mooseheart or to the donor’s choice.
Joseph C. Franscoviak, 89
Father of Pat “Voyle” Ledyard of Ossian, Joseph C. Franscoviak, 89, of Monon, died Monday, June 16, at White County Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Mr. Franscoviak was a lifetime farmer and member of St. Augustine Catholic Church at Rensselear.
He was born March 4, 1914 in Jasper County to Lottis G. and Mary Ann Stephani Franscoviak. His wife, Evelyn L. Norris Franscoviak, died Feb. 1, 2002; a son, Donald D., two brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter also are deceased.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Kellogg Funeral Home in Monon with Father James Goodrum as the officiant. Burial will be in Bedford Cemetery at Monon.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Fund.
June 18, 2003
Arthur R. May, 83 -- Rites Pending
Arthur R. May, 83, former president and general manager of Sterling Casting Co., died this morning, June 18, at Christian Care Retirement Center. Arrangements are pending with Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
June 19, 2003
Arthur R. May, 83
Funeral services for Arthur R. May, 83, retired Sterling Casting Corp. executive, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Bluffton.
Visitation hours will be Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
Mr. May died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Christian Care Retirement Community.
Mr. May retired in 1981 as the president and general manager of Sterling Casting Corp. in Bluffton, with which firm he had started his career 50 years earlier as a time study clerk. He was the foundry’s chief executive during the firm’s major expansion programs in the 1960s.
Born in New Brighton, Pa., he spent most of his youth and young adult life in both the Massilon and Cleveland, Ohio, areas. He attended Cleveland State University and served during World War II with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving in capacities as a deacon and elder, the Elks Lodge, and American Legion Post 111, all in Bluffton.
He was born Dec. 31, 1919 to Clark and Kathryn Morrow May. His marriage at Lakewood, Ohio, on Aug. 9, 1947 was to Harriett Kramer, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, John of Madison, Ind.; two daughters, Bonnie Swarner of Valparaiso, Ind., and Susan May of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Loyal May of North Olmsted, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A brother, John, is deceased.
Rev. Robert Heimach will officiate at services Sunday and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Bluffton with graveside rites by American Legion Post 111.
Memorials to Christian Care Retirement Community or to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
June 20, 2003
Lois Virginia Cuellar, 83
A former resident of Ossian, Lois Virginia Cuellar, 83, of Deltona, Fla., died Wednesday, June 18, at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial.
Mrs. Cuellar was retired after 30 years as a tool grinder at International Harvester in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Ossian.
She was born at Van Wert, Ohio, to Lawrence Harold and Ilo Blank Lee. Her marriage was to Pete H. Cuellar, who died Dec. 14, 1995.
Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Brummer of Deltona, Fla., and Jean Ann Partin of Ossian; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home in Ossian, with Rev. Walter Graeflin officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Fort Wayne.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m.
Memorials to the Cancer Society of Allen County.
Barbara Lou Jackson, 49
Sister of Russ Lee of Zanesville, Barbara Lou Jackson, 49, of Yoder, died Wednesday, June 18, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born in Allen County Jan. 2, 1954, Mrs. Jackson was an outdoor enthusiast.
Surviving, in addition to the brother at Zanesville, are her husband, James M.; a son, Michael of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Brandi Young of Fort Wayne; a sister, Judy Harmeyer of Huntington; three other brothers, Paul Lee of Tucson, Ariz., Dale Lee of Florida and Gene Lee of Yoder; and a granddaughter.
Services at 1 p.m. Monday will be at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling hours Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Burial will be in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Gene E. Watterson, 62
A retired industrial worker and farmer, Gene E. Watterson, 62, of Hartford City, died Thursday, June 19, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie after an extended illness with multiple myeloma.
Mr. Watterson retired in 1991 after 30 years with Borg-Warner Automotive in Muncie.
He was a 1959 graduate of Central High School in Muncie and had been engaged in farming in Blackford and Jay counties. He also owned and operated Hoosier Tackle in Muncie and was both an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.
He was born in Desoto, Ind., May 15, 1941 to Edmund and Ruby Rogers Watterson, both of whom are deceased. A brother also is deceased.
Mr. Watterson was a life member of the National Rifle Association, Bassmasters, the Sons of the American Legion in Montpelier, and American Legion Post 156 in Montpelier.
Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Penny Jones Watterson, the couple having married June 26, 1982 in Muncie; three daughters, Mrs. Rick (Janine) Caley of Huntington, Gail Watterson of Hartford City, and Paula Pinger of Montpelier; a sister, Peggy Walker of Anderson; nine grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be shared at 5 p.m. Saturday at 112 West Green St. in Montpelier.
Memorials to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607 or to donor’s choice.
Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier, is in charge of arrangements.
Elma E. Messick, 97
Elma E. Messick, 97, a resident of Meadowvale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bluffton, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
A homemaker, Mrs. Messick was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Bluffton.
She was born in Jay County Oct. 24, 1905, a daughter of James W. and Mary Elizabeth Stoner Campbell. Her marriage in Bluffton on June 22, 1929 was to Donald L. Messick, who died Aug. 9, 1981.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Colleen Hanni of Ossian; a son, Jerry Messick of Kissimmee, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, and a brother are deceased.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday will be at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Cahoon officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at Bluffton.
Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the Epworth United Methodist Church.
Mabel I. Wilhelm, 87
Mabel I. Wilhelm, of Huntington County, a former doctor’s office receptionist, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at her home in rural Huntington.
Mrs. Wilhelm was a 1933 graduate of Huntington Township High School and worked for seven years as a receptionist for Dr. Brubaker. She was a member of the East State Street Church of God in Huntington.
She and her late husband had engaged in farming in Lancaster Township, Huntington County, since 1935.
She was born in Wabash County Oct. 31, 1915, a daughter of Fred and Florrie Turner Cozad Sr. Her marriage on Nov. 9, 1935 at Huntington was to G. Myron Wilhelm, who died Sept. 14, 1976.
Surviving are a son, James E. and two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Janice) Hanson and Mrs. Kent (Martha) Fites, all of Huntington; two brothers, Fred Cozad Jr. of Huntington and Kenneth Cozad of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Two daughters, Ann Covey and Marilyn Ingram, a brother and three sisters are deceased.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the East State Street Church of God in Huntington with Pastor Steven Stull officiating. Interment will be in the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Huntington County,
Visitation hours at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, will be Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the church’s building fund.
Lola M. Gray, 81 -- Rites Pending
Lola M. Gray, 81, of Huntington died at 2:50 a.m. today, June 20, at Norwood Nursing Center in Huntington. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
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June 7, 2003
Glades Pearl Pulley, 87
A native of Wells County, Glades Pearl Pulley, 87, of Hartford City, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at AmeriCare Living Center in Hartford City.
Born August 9, 1915 to Henry and Bessie Heminger Keller, she married Glen L. Pulley on July 14, 1934 at her parents’ home in Wells County. He preceded her in death in May of 1994.
A homemaker all of her life, she graduated in 1934 from Chester Center High School and was a member of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Hartford City, where she belonged to the United Methodist Women.
She is survived by three sons, Dwight Glen Pulley of Hartford City; Max T. Pulley of Wooster, Ohio; Larry E. Pulley of Baton Rouge, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Danny (Phyllis M.) Millspaugh of Hartford City; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by six sisters, Eva Beeks, Mabel Sills, Florence Gaier, Doris Huffman, Agatha Gaiser, and Lena Sills; one brother, Sherman Keller; and one great grandchild.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 North High St. Hartford City. Rev. David Wess will officiate and burial will be in the Asbury Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 8 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials are to be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church or to the Gideon Memorial Bible Chairman, Gideons International.
Kyle Lohr, 16
Funeral services are slated for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home for Kyle Lohr, 16, Bluffton, who died at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne at 12:29 a.m. Friday from injuries suffered in a single-car traffic accident southwest of Bluffton.
Born Feb. 4, 1987 to Richard W. and Elaine G. Swank Lohr, he was a student at Bluffton High School.
He moved with his family to Bluffton in 1994. Prior to that, they lived in Salem, Ohio. He was active in the football and baseball programs at Bluffton High School and at the age of nine, he received his First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwondo.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two grandmothers, Stella Lohr, of Lake Milton, Ohio, and Claudette Swank, of Damascus, Ohio; and two half-brothers, Eric Lohr and Jennings Lohr both of Niles, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Wilford Lohr and Russell E. Swank.
Calling hours are 1-7 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home.
Rev. Larry Sprinkle will officviate at the services and burial will be in the Garden of Chimes.
Memorials may be made to the Wells County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
June 9, 2003
Edith A. Rigsby, 63
Edith A. Rigsby, 63, a former bookkeeper and homemaker, died Thursday, June 5, at her residence in rural Montpelier in Harrison Township, Blackford County.
Mrs. Rigsby was graduated from Marion High School, and was a member of TOPS and the Montpelier Assembly of God and formerly attended the Westside Assembly of God in Marion. She was a Sunday school teacher.
She was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Wellsville, Ohio, to Alvie D. and Violet Viola Bender Erwin Rigsby. Her marriage at Marion on June 28, 1958 was to Clinton Rigsby, who is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Keith Brian Rigsby of Marion; two daughters, Marina P. Rigsby and Mrs. Walter (Cindy) Thompson, both of Marion; four sisters, Betty Fields of Mesquite, Texas, Mrs. Lewis (Bertha) Norris of Keystone, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Harris of Marion, and Gladys Wilson of Lake Station, Ind.; two brothers, John Wilson of Wellsville, Ohio, and Chuck Brooks of Nottingham Township, Wells County; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A daughter, Tina Louise Rigsby, two sisters and two brothers are deceased.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, Montpelier, with Rev. Russ Houser officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory at Marion.
Visitation time at the funeral chapel will be Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 10, 2003
Robert B. Shirey, 91
A resident of Wells County since 1995, Robert B. Shirey, 91, died at 12 a.m. today, June 10, at Meadowvale Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Shirey had worked in the advertising business in Chicago, New York and California for 30 years before retiring in 1968. After his retirement from advertising he owned and operated a travel agency from 1970 to 1978 in Lake Bluff, Ill.
Born July 25, 1911 in Yorktown to Walter L. and Hazel O. Probst Shirey, he served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Eric R. Shirey of Denver, Colo.; and Lars D. Shirey of Castle Rock, Colo. Also surviving are two grandchildren and two cousins, Bill Cline and Martha Colson, both of Bluffton.
No funeral services or calling hours will be held and his cremains will be scattered at sea at a later date.
In charge of arrangements is Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home.
Irene E. Walsh Bailey, 83
Formerly of the Zanesville area, Irene E. Walsh Bailey, 83, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday, June 8, at her residence.
She was a cook at Lafayette Central School and Kresge Warehouse. She was a member of the Zanesville United Brethren in Christ Church, Worthwhile Homemakers Club and Allen County Farm Bureau.
Surviving are three sons, David L. of Yoder, and William E. and James D., both of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Joyce L. Fate and Carol S. Barton, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Bernard Walsh of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mariellen Byerly of Angola, Joan Stern of Indianapolis and Gerry Huffman of Carmel; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Delors L. “Dee” Bailey, died in 1994, and a brother also is deceased.
Services at 11 a.m. Thursday will be at the Zanesville United Brethren in Christ Church and burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Visitation times at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne, will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Thursday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice, to Allen County Cancer Services, or to Zanesville United Brethren in Christ Church.
June 11, 2003
Audrey L. Bell, 84
Audrey L. Bell, 84, a former resident of Jackson Township in Wells County, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Americare Living Center in Hartford City, where she had lived the past eight years.
Mrs. Bell retired in 1981 from Sheller Globe in Montpelier after 30 years. She was a native of Wells County and had attended schools in Wells County.
She was born March 27, 1919 to Leander Perry and Stella Mae Carnes Sills. Her marriage at Bluffton on Oct. 17, 1936 was to James Carl Bell, who died Dec. 10, 1983.
Surviving are three sons, James D. of Warren, Nelson of Andrews and Sherrell of Columbia City; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Shirley) Wentz of Hartford City; three brothers, Lloyd Sills of Bluffton, Robert Sills and Lee Sills, both of Poneto; a sister, Mrs. Leo (Ilene) Alexander of Hartford City; 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters are deceased.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier, with Rev. Dewey Zent officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to services.
Thomas E. Teusch, 57
Thomas E. Teusch, 57, of Huntington, a manufacturing supervisor, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Teusch had worked at Wabash Magnetics as a supervisor in manufacturing for 29 years.
He attended the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was a 1964 graduate of Huntington Township High School. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.
He was born May 2, 1946 in Huntington County, a son of Clarence E. and Ruby L. Burns Teusch. His mother survives and resides in Huntington.
Surviving also are two brothers, Jack of Brookville, Fla., and Michael of Florida; two sisters, Suzanne Raper and Mrs. Larry (Dorie) Heyde, both of Huntington. Two brothers and a sister are deceased.
A private graveside service will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington County. There will be no calling hours.
Memorials to the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana.
Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
DeLane S. Bowman, 71
DeLane S. Bowman, 71, of Monroe, a retired truck driver, died at 5:40 p.m., Monday, June 9, at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
Mr. Bowman retired as a truck driver for Case Carriage Co. in Celina, Ohio.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving as a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was born at Decatur Jan. 31, 1932, a son of Russell and Gertrude Ray Bowman. His marriage on Aug. 1, 1954 was to Jean Haines, who survives.
Other survivors are three sons, Kevin D. and Dana A., both of Monroe, and Marlin L. of Decatur; one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Devone) Johnson of Monroe; two brothers, Glen of Decatur and Max of Cosby, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Juanita) Winer of Battle Creek, Mich.; and one grandchild. A brother and a sister are deceased.
A graveside service will be performed at 10 a.m. Friday at the MRE Cemetery at Monroe with military rites by American Legion Post 43.
Viewing times are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Haggard & Sefton Funeral Home in Decatur.
Memorials to the Adams County Health or to the ACCF Cancer Fund.
June 12, 2003
Paul W. Johnson Sr., 97
A lifelong dairy and grain farmer, Paul W. Johnson Sr., 97, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at Meadowvale Care & Rehabilation Center, where he had been a resident the past few years because of failing health.
Mr. Johnson, a 1924 graduate of Lancaster High School, traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad and was active in gospel singing programs across the country. He attended the West Missionary Church in Berne until moving to Meadowvale.
He was born in Wells County Jan. 27, 1906, a son of Melvin and Anna Wallace Johnson. A first marriage in Hillsdale, Mich., on Aug. 19, 1924 was to Virgie Irene Wilson, who died June 8, 1982; his second marriage in February 1983 was to Jeanette McCune, who survives and resides at Swiss Village in Berne.
Surviving also are a son, Phillip E. of Keystone; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Connie) Williams of Decatur; 2 stepsons; 1 stepdaughter; 6 grandchildren; 6 stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 stepgreat-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.
A son, Paul W. Jr.; a grandson, a great-grandson, a stepson, a stepgrandchild, a brother, and three sisters are deceased.
Services at 11 a.m. Saturday will be at the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt and Chaney Funeral Home, where calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Memorials to Meadowvale Care & Rehabilitation Center or to Riley Children’s Hospital.
Torrance G. Elliott, 23
Torrance G. Elliott, 23, a 1998 graduate of Southern Wells High School, died at 10 p.m. Monday, June 9, at his residence in Warren.
Mr. Elliott had worked for Bryant’s Auto Parts in Wells County. He was a veteran of service with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Dillman United Church of the Brethren in rural Warren.
He was born in Wells County Sept. 7, 1979, a son of Ronald E. Elliott, who resides at Pendleton, and Barbara Cupp Elliott, who resides in Warren.
Other survivors are four sisters, Sheila Hunter of Richmond, Amber Trivett of Tucson, Ariz., Amanda Elliott of Warren and Seabrook Gullen of Fenton, Mich.; two brothers, Travis of Hartford City and Houston of Warren; his paternal grandmother, Lela Elliott of Hartford City; and his maternal grandmother, Pauline Cupp of Montpelier.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren. Pastor Lynn Mefferd will officiate and burial will be in Asbury Cemetery at Montpelier.
Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Monday for two hours prior to services.
Memorials to the family.
James F. ‘Gunny’ Niblick, 69
A military committal service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton for James F. “Gunny” Niblick, 69, a veteran of 23 1/2 years of service with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Niblick, who died Jan. 21, 2003, served from 1951 to 1973 with the Marine Corps, seeing action in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
The committal service will be a joint endeavor by the U.S. Marine Corps and American Legion Post 111.
June 13, 2003
Maude E. Ford, 97
A former rural Geneva area pastor, Maude E. Ford, 97, died at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Chalet Village Health Care Center in Berne.
Mrs. Ford formerly was pastor of the Little Bethlehem Church east of Geneva. She was employed also for several years as a canning technician for Naas Foods in Geneva.
Mrs. Ford, a resident of the Bryant and Geneva areas for most of her life before moving to Berne, was a member of the Apple Grove Church east of Geneva and the Wabash Township Home Economics Club. She had assisted for years with the staging of the Adams County 4-H Fair. She had attended Mortimer School in Jay County.
She was born in Jay County March 6, 1906, a daughter of Chester and Bertie A. Geirhart Haffner. Her marriage at Geneva on Dec. 24, 1925 was to Ray Ford, who is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Arthur of Geneva, and two granddaughters. Two sisters and five brothers are deceased.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Geneva. Calling hours at the Geneva chapel will be Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Helen Paul Huber, 100
Helen Paul Huber, a former law firm stenographer and former deputy county clerk in Huntington, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the United Methodist Memorial Home at Warren. She was age 100.
Mrs. Huber was a legal stenographer for many years with the law firm of Bowers, Feightner & Bowers and served a period of time as a deputy clerk in the office of the Huntington Circuit Court.
She was a member of the Jefferson Center United Methodist Church in rural Warren.
She was born at Warren in Huntington County April 4, 1903 to Austin and Martha Stinson Huffman. A first marriage was to Palmer Paul , who died in 1932; her second marriage on April 17, 1940 was to Guy B. Huber, who died in 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harold (JoAnn) Trout of Warren; three sons, Jack K. Paul and Perry Paul, both of Hemet, Calif., and George Paul of Markle; two stepsons, David Huber of Upland and Joseph Huber of Warren; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; 21 stepgreat-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
There will be no visitation hours and a graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren. Memorials to the Jefferson Center United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are by Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren.
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June 2, 2003
Verla Jean Rice, 64
A retired school teacher, Verla Jean Rice, of rural Hartford City, died at 6:02 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
Mrs. Rice started her teaching career at Akron, Ind., and taught also at Richmond and Hartford City and at Martin Boots, Emerson and Center School, all in Marion. She retired in 1992.
She was a 1956 graduate of Akron (Ind.) High School, becoming the class valedictorian and received her bachelor’s degree in 1959 at Ball State University.
She was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the Blackford County 4-H Board and a Tupperware representative. She was a member of the Fairview United Brethren Church in rural Hartford City.
She was born in Fulton County Sept. 2, 1938 to Verl and Mary Irene Merley Rager, both of whom survive and reside at Akron. Her marriage at Athens, Ind., on July 21, 1963 was to Darrell E. Rice, who died Nov. 5, 2002.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a son, David E. Rice of Hartford City; a sister, Laura Reese of Akron; two brothers, Eldon Rager of North Manchester and Philip Rager of Portland; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, Montpelier, with Rev. Jeff Holter officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory at Muncie.
Calling hours at the funeral chapel will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the American Diabetes Association or to the donor’s choice.
Carol J. Stine, 68
Carol J. Stine, 68, died Friday, May 30, at her residence in Ossian.
Mrs. Stine, a former resident of Arlington, Texas, was a lab technician for ALCON in Arlington-Fort Worth.
She was born in Allen County Jan. 19, 1935, a daughter of Ora and Gladys Speith Kitzmiller. Her marriage on Jan. 31, 1953 was to Clifford Stine, who survives.
Additional survivors are three daughters, Beth Shutt of Ossian, Lorie Sroufe of Claypool and Deborah Louis of Dallas, Texas; four sons, Ron Stine of Yoder, Jeff Stine of Fort Wayne, Dennis Kintz of Markle and John Ray of Arlington, Texas; a brother, Jack Kitzmiller of Fort Wayne; a sister, Gwen Smith of Grabill; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A brother and a grandson are deceased.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Covington Memorial Gardens in Fort Wayne with Rev. Harold E. Graham officiating.
Visitation hours at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes, Ossian Chapel, are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Rev. William Cox, 80
A funeral service for Rev. William “Bill” Cox, 80, father of Bluffton, Ind., residents Mrs. Mark (Linda Ruth) Baller and Judy Rebecca Magnin, was held Wednesday, May 28, in Aubrey, Texas, where he resided.
A retired Baptist minister, Rev. Cox died Sunday, May 25, at his home in Aubrey.
He had served churches in Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and Texas before becoming pastor emeritus of New Hope Baptist Church in Aubrey, where he had retired. Rev. Cox also was a veteran of service with the U.S. Navy.
He was born Dec. 2, 1922 in Point, La., a son of H. Ben and Vada Hodge Cox. A first marriage on July 9, 1942 in Louisiana was to Gertrude A. Pritchett, who died July 22, 1966; his second marriage in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 3, 1967 was to Sybil Patterson, who survives.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, and the two daughters in Bluffton, are another daughter, Cathy Lynne Faris of Crossroads, Texas; three brothers, Prentice Cox of Dubach, La., Bobby Cox of Winnsboro, La., and Doyle Cox of West Monroe, La.; two sisters, Lucille Ford and Shirley Hodges, both of Winnsboro, La.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A son, Bob Norris, and a sister are deceased.
The funeral service was held in the New Hope Baptist Church in Aubrey with Rev. Elmer Cummings, Rev. Luther Slay and Rev. Bud Looper officiating. Burial was in Belew Cemetery.
Memorials to the church.
Service arrangements were under the direction of Slay Memorial Funeral Center in Aubrey.
June 3, 2003
Glendin M. Mahnensmith, 88
Glendin Miller Mahnensmith, 88, of LaGrange, formerly of Ossian, died Sunday, June 1, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange.
Mr. Mahnensmith, who had moved in 2000 from Ossian to Rome City, was engaged in sales for the warm air heating industry of G.W. Berkheimer of Indianapolis.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Ossian, the Masonic Lodge at Ossian, and the Scottish Rite Valley and Mizpah Shrine, both in Fort Wayne.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army service during World War II.
He was born at Ossian June 11, 1914 to Harold R. and Hazel D. Miller Mahnensmith. His marriage on May 3, 1936 at Bluffton was to Elizabeth R. Stout, who died May 5, 2001.
Surviving are two sons, Michael H. of Maui, Hawaii, and Kent W. of Rome City; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A grandchild is deceased.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Ossian with Rev. Tim Dilley officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery at Ossian. There will be no visitation hours.
Memorials to the Children’s Sunday School of the Ossian United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange.
Nancy Jo Bell, 63
Nancy Jo Bell, 63, of Ossian, died Saturday, May 24, at the Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Bell, a homemaker, also was engaged in aging and in-home services at Fort Wayne and Bluffton and served as a foster parent for 15 years.
She was born July 22, 1939 at Fort Wayne, a daughter of Milo and Josephine Heffner Heller. Her marriage at Fort Wayne to William D. Bell, who survives, took place June 14, 1958 at Fort Wayne.
She was a member of the Ossian Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jeff Bell of Markle and Charles “Corky” Bell of Fort Wayne, and one grandchild. A brother and a sister are deceased.
Services at 3 p.m. Saturday will be at the Ossian Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Richard Secor officiating. Visitation time will be at the church for two hours prior to services. Burial will be in the Hoverstock Cemetery at Zanesville.
Memorials to the Ossian Nazarene Church and to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
Service arrangements are by the Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes Ossian Chapel.
June 4, 2003
Grace L. Faus, 95
Grace L. Faus, 95, who worked many years as a school and hospital cook, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Christian Care Center.
Mrs. Faus, who lived with her husband for many years in Murray, later resided at Capri Meadows for 20 years before entering the Christian Care Center.
She was employed for years as a cook at Lancaster Central School and at Wells Community Hospital and worked also at the Dutch Mill Restaurant.
She was a life member of the Murray Missionary Church, serving as pianist there for many years. She also was an active member of the church’s Ladies Missionary Society.
She was born at Elkhart April 10, 1908, a daughter of Earl and Bertha Hege Decker. Her marriage at Bluffton on May 6, 1926 was to John D. Faus, who died March 20, 1969.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Pierce (Carolyn) Harnish of Bluffton and Mrs. Sylvester (Diane) Scott of Fort Wayne; a brother, Rev. Robert W. Decker of Goldsboro, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Paul, Herman and Max Decker, and a sister, Alta Mae Wilson, are deceased.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday will be at the Murray Missionary Church with Rev. Chuck Lambdin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery at Ossian.
Calling hours at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church Friday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to the church or to Christian Care Center.
Bill P. McNamara, 60 -- Rites Pending
Bill P. McNamara, 60, of Logan St. in Markle, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel.
June 5, 2003
Bill P. McNamara, 60
Funeral services for Bill P. McNamara, 60, of Markle will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel.
Mr. McNamara, who was employed as an ironworker in the Fort Wayne area for many years, died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Visitation hours will be at the Markle Chapel Friday for one hour prior to services.
Mr. McNamara was a 1962 graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Waynedale and the Ironworkers Union of Fort Wayne.
He was born in Manchester, Ky., Jan. 18, 1943, a son of William and Sally Warren McNamara.
Surviving are his mother, Sally McNamara of Markle, and two sons, Sam of Huntington and John of Markle. Two brothers and a sister are deceased.
Interment following services will be in the Markle Cemetery.
Memorials to the McNamara Family.
Infant Bailey Carl Okey
Bailey Carl Okey was stillborn at 3:20 a.m. today, June 5, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
Surviving are the parents, Kent Okey and Rosario “Rose” Betancourt of Bluffton; a sister, Skila Betancourt, at home; and the grandparents, Marilyn Okey and Juan and Kathie Betancourt, all of Bluffton. A grandfather, Carl A. Okey, is deceased.
A private family graveside service will be conducted at Old Salem United Methodist Cemetery with Larry Sprinkle officiating.
Memorials to the Wells County Angel of Hope.
Service arrangements are being made by Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Nondes A. Bailey Miller, 87
A sister of Lucille Thoma of Markle, Nondes A. Bailey Miller, 87, died Wednesday, June 4, at her residence in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Miller who was born in Allen County Jan. 29, 1916, worked at ITT for 12 years. She was a member of the Broadway Christian Church and taught Sunday school at Berean Baptist Church and Calvary Temple.
Her husband, Kenneth C. Miller, died April 16, 2001. A sister also is deceased.
Surviving, in addition to the sister at Markle, are a daughter, Shirley Northcutt of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-great grandchildren.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Fort Wayne, where visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Burial will be in Hoverstock Cemetery at Zanesville.
Memorials to Broadway Christian Church.
June 6, 2003
Kyle Lohr, 16 -- Rites Pending
Kyle Lohr, 16, of Bluffton, died this morning, June 6, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Arrangements are pending at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Natalie B. Reynolds, 68
A former resident of Bluffton and mother of Craig Reynolds of Bluffton, Natalie R. Reynolds, 68, of Canisteo, N.Y., died May 30 at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, N.Y., following a brief illness.
Mrs. Reynolds was the widow of Dwight R. Reynolds, who was employed at Bluffton with Corning Glass Works and who died in April 2002.
She was born in Hornell, N.Y., March 14, 1935 to Ellsworth and Anna Zeltwanger Brasted. Her marriage to Dwight Reynolds took place July 8, 1956 in Canisteo.
In addition to the son in Bluffton, she is survived by two other sons, Scott of Canisteo and Robert of Anderson Island, Wash.; a brother, George Brasted of Brooksville, Fla., and five grandchildren, two of whom, Laura and Carl, reside in Bluffton.
A private family memorial service was held and burial was in Bath National Cemetery.
Memorials to Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.
James E. Temple, 65
James E. Temple, 65, of Celina, Ohio, father of Mrs. Kevin (Donna) Brickley of Bluffton, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. Temple was a retired truck driver and a veteran of military service with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 323 in St. Marys, Ohio. His interests included organizing food drives for the needy at Christmas time, fishing and attending auto races.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937 at Celina, a son of Guy and Doris Houts Temple, both of whom are deceased, as is a daughter, Barbara May.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter in Bluffton, are his former wife and close friend, Ruth Gross of Bluffton; a son, Paul Temple of Natchez, Miss.; another daughter, Mrs. Ray (Diann) Maynard of Thornville, Ohio; a son-in-law, Richard May of Port Charlotte, Fla.; four brothers, Donald, Tom and Steve, all of Celina, and Larry of St. Marys; and eight grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Miller Funeral Home at St. Marys, Ohio, and burial will follow at the Botkins Cemetery near Montezuma, Ohio.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the family.
Lowell E. Gilbert, 79
Uniondale area farmer Lowell E. Gilbert, 79, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at his residence.
In addition to farming, Mr. Gilbert was engaged in farm ditching.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army service during World War II, 1945-46.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Farmers Union, and American Legion Post 111.
He was born in Rockcreek Township, Wells County, May 21, 1924, a son of John B. and Reeta Dowty Gilbert. His marriage at Huntington on March 5, 1948 was to Jeanne Hower, who survives.
Additional survivors are four sons, John M. of Portland, Robert W. of Bluffton, William H “Bill” of High Ridge, Mo., and Charles L. “Chuck” of Richmond; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Teresa) Carr of Rockford, Ohio, and Mrs. John (Judy M.) Brehob of Greenwood, Ind.; two brothers, Darrell L. of Bluffton and David I. of Middletown; four sisters, Mrs. Dale (Ruth) Arnold of Uniondale, Mrs. Lois Shearer of Huntington, and Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Robert and Mrs. Jerry (Carol) Day, both of Bluffton; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A sister, Janet Cluster, is deceased.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday will be at Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, where visitation hours will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Rev. Otto Dorsh will officiate and burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery with American Legion Post 111 in charge of the military committal service.
Memorials to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
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May 15, 2003
Joseph L. Burkhart, 75
Joseph L. Burkhart, 75, formerly of Huntington, died Tuesday, May 13, at his home at Sechrist Lake near Warsaw.
Mr. Burkhart had worked for Erie Railroad for 22 years. He was owner of the Green Parrot Tavern in South Whitley and also was an agent for Pier 13 Realtors in North Webster.
He was a 1946 graduate of Huntington High School and attended IPFW for two years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW Post 2689 and FOP, all at Huntington, American Legion Post 253 at North Webster, the Indiana Board of Realtors, and the Indiana High School Basketball Hall of Fame.
He was born at Huntington Jan. 14, 1928, a son of Theodore W. and Ethel I. Rupley Burkhart. A first marriage was to Tillie Van Wagner and a second marriage was to Marjorie Davidson, both of whom are deceased.
Surviving are a son, Joseph L. Jr. of Huntington; two daughters, Jody Wehr of Hilliard, Ohio, and Mrs. Ray (Janna) Williams of Roanoke; a sister, Evalois L. Sunday of Huntington; his companion, Barbara A. Hale of Sechrist Lake; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A brother is deceased.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., with Rev. Matt Snodderly officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery at Ossian.
Memorials to the American Lung Association.
Alice E. Bender, 87
Alice E. Bender, 87, of Bluffton, who retired in 1980 from Franklin Electric Co., died at 10:14 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Bender was a native of Rainelle, W. Va., and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She was born April 18, 1916, to George Cleveland and Minnie Frantz Martin. Her marriage in North Manchester on April 18, 1937 was to Merlin K. Bender, who died in 1951.
Surviving are a son, Gerry Bender of Uniondale; a daughter, Mrs. Kay (Karen) Roberts of Bluffton; five sisters, Eulala McLean of Huntington, Alvada Snyder of Fort Wayne, Blendene Martin of North Manchester, Mrs. Don (Theora) Welter of Anderson and Vera Sheppard of Warsaw; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Alan (Regina) Daugherty, is deceased.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at Uniondale with Rev. Bill Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Markle Cemetery.
Visitation hours at the Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Saturday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to the church or to the Wells County Food Bank.
Jacob Michael Easterday
Jacob Michael Easterday, son of James and Patricia Easterday of Roann, was stillborn Tuesday, May 13, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Colton and Peyton, both at home; a sister, Emily, also at home; the maternal grandparents, Mrs. Janice Perry of Bippus and Herbert Perry of Kimmel; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Buhr of New Haven and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Easterday of Fort Wayne; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Martha Perry of Columbia City.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Huntington with C.J. Steiner officiating.
Memorials to Riley’s Children Hospital.
Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., is in charge of arrangements.
May 16, 2003
Karl Norman Anderson, 72
Karl Norman Anderson, 72, owner of an apartment complex and former Bluffton barber, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at his residence in rural Bluffton.
Mr. Anderson was the owner of the Southview Apartments for the past 27 years and former owner of the Southview Rest Home, both south of Bluffton. He had worked part-time for the Maplewood Home in Wells County and had served as a nursing home administrator.
He attended Indiana Barber College of Indianapolis and IPFW. He was co-owner with Thomas Bradley of the Sonshine Hair Care in Bluffton and Boise Barber Shop in Montpelier.
Mr. Anderson attended Montpelier High School and was a member of the Sonlight Wesleyan Church and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bluffton. He was a veteran of U.S. Army service during the Korean War.
He was born at Hartford City Oct. 23, 1930 to Thomas Loree and Cora Norvella Chaney Anderson. His marriage on Sept. 18, 1972 was to Carol McClain, who survives.
Surviving also are two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Sherry) Coleman of Tempe, Ariz., and Tamara Schambers of Bluffton; a son, Douglas of Petroleum; a brother, Lloyd of Daleville; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Meredyth) Aspy of Montpelier, Onalee Bradley of Bluffton and Mrs. Max (Frances) Glancy of Hartford City; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Two sisters and two brothers are deceased.
Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sonlight Wesleyan Church with Pastor Tom Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Memorial Park at Montpelier.
Calling hours at the Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier, will be Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church Sunday from 1 p.m. until time for services.
Memorials to the church’s mission fund or to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
May 17, 2003 - None
May 19, 2003
Marilyn J. Myers, 59
Marilyn J. Myers, 59, of Huntington, who worked for 40 years for a Huntington printing company, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Mrs. Myers was a 1962 graduate of Huntington High School and worked in the printing department of Our Sunday Visitor/Noll Printing for 40 years.
She was an artist and an avid rock collector, including Indian artifacts.
She was born July 16, 1943 in Huntington County, a daughter of Robert B. and Gladys V. Mote Szelis. The mother survives and resides in Huntington. Two uncles and several cousins survive also.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Rev. Joe Hostetler officiating. Interment will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Huntington.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the Huntington Humane Society or to the St. Joseph’s Indian School.
George A. Brown, 73
George A. Brown , 73, of Huntington, died at 6:10 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Brown was a delivery truck driver for many years.
He was born in Huntington County March 2, 1930, a son of Glenn E. and Hope W. Whitmore Brown. His mother survives and resides in Huntington.
Additional survivors are a brother, Robert of Huntington, and several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Rev. Dale Lynhart officiating.
Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
May 20, 2003 - None
May 21, 2003
Michael Kent Conover, 46
Michael Kent Conover, 46, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at his residence at 509 Meadow Lane in Bluffton.
Mr. Conover, employed as an enameler, had worked the past seven years at Fort Wayne and earlier at General Electric in Shelbyville. He also had lived in St. Paul, Ind.
A member of the Grace Baptist Church in Bluffton, he was born at Rushville April 11, 1957 to Kenneth M. and Roberta June Hankins Conover, who survive and reside at Waldron. His marriage on May 12, 1979 was to Debra Reed, who survives also.
Additional survivors are a son, Waylon K., at home; two daughters, Mrs. John (Andrea) Bills of Fort Benning, Ga., and Alicia Conover, at home; a brother, Gary D. Conover of Shelbyville; and a sister, Rhonda Jackson of Indianapolis.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Rev. John Dimmick officiating. Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery in Shelby County.
Visitation hours at the funeral home are today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Greg Moser & Marianne Moser
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Asbury United Methodist Church in Portland for Greg Moser, 50, and his wife, Marianne Moser, 49, who died in an airplane crash May 16 in South Carolina. Burial will be in Green Park Cemetery. Visitation hours are today from 2 to 8 p.m. at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland. Memorials to the Moser Family Foundation.
Olivia Louise Deck, 16
A junior at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne, Olivia Louise Deck, 16, died Monday, May 19, at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Born in Fort Wayne, she was a member of Union Chapel United Brethren Church and its youth group.
Surviving are her parents, Lenley A. II and Debra L. Barton of Fort Wayne; a brother, Lenley “Roy” A. Barton III, at home; the grandparents, Louise M. “Tonkel” Deck of Fort Wayne; Lenley “Bud” and Rachel Barton I of Durham, N.C.; Dean and Louise Frye, of Fort Wayne, and Fannie Lewis of Umatilla, Fla.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Union Chapel Church of United Brethren in Christ, 12628 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne.
Calling hours at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home, 1320 East DuPont Rd., will be Thursday from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Friday for one and one-half hour before services.
Memorials to the Union Chapel Church youth group.
Anthony Albert Schroeder, 37
Anthony Albert Schroeder, 37, of Ossian, died Monday, May 19, in South Bend.
Mr. Schroeder, born Oct. 17, 1965 in Fort Wayne, worked in elevator construction.
Surviving are his mother, Susan D. Traylor Bovine, and stepfather, James Bovine of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Kirsten Schroeder of Ossian; a sister, Tanya Renfrow of Spencerville; two brothers, Brad and Kevin Kissinger, both of South Bend; and three stepbrothers, Brad and Gary Bovine, both of Fort Wayne, and Eric Bovine of Denver, Colo. His father, Francis A. Schroeder, is deceased.
Services at 1 p.m. Thursday will be at the Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, 2221 South Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, where calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
May 22, 2003
Josephine H. Dressel, 85
A native of Wells County, Josephine H. Dressel, 85 of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, May 20.
Mrs. Dressel worked for Fort Wayne State School for 10 years, retiring in 1980, and at Parkview Hospital. She also was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital in the Grandmother Program.
She was a member of United Faith Presbyterian Church, Merry Songsters and Golden Airs.
She was born in Bluffton Dec. 21, 1917 to Richard and Rose Beebe.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet Huseman of Schererville and Mrs. Bill (Marcia) Martin of Naples, Fla.; three sons, Raymond Dressel of Fort Wayne, Ronald Dressel of Venice, Fla., and John Dressel of Battle Creek, Mich.; a brother, Kenneth Beebe of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A sister and three brothers are deceased.
Services at 11 a.m. Saturday will be at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 Wells St., Fort Wayne, where visitation hours will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials to Family for Raymond’s Needs.
Edna C. Ormsby, 88
A funeral service for Edna C. Ormsby, 88, who died Tuesday, May 20, at Lutheran Medical Office in Fort Wayne, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 729 West Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne.
Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery, west of Ossian in Wells County.
Calling hours will be Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., and Saturday at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Born in Darke County, Ohio, Mrs. Ormsby was a secretary with Troy Towel Supply for 42 years and was active in the Mission Circle of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of which she was a member.
Surviving are three daughters, Catherine “Betty” Williams of New Haven, Judith E. Richter of Albion and Nancy L. Henninger of Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Mary Fechner of Bakersfield, Calif., and Waneta “Terri” Cummick of Fort Wayne.
Also surviving are four sisters, Esther R. Morgan of Richmond, Helen M. Mikesell of Onyx, Calif., Thelma Harshbarger and Velma Ingle, both of Bradford, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband, Argus L., died in 1967.
Memorials to Cancer Services of Allen County or to St. John’s Women of ELCA.
Martha M. Shively, 100
Martha M. Shively of Uniondale, who observed her 100th birthday in January, died at 3:57 a.m. today, May 22, at Markle Health Center.
Mrs. Shively was a homemaker and a life member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Uniondale.
She was born in Wells County Jan. 12, 1903, the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Harvey Gilbert. Her marriage in Uniondale on Jan. 17, 1923 was to Lawrence M. “Jack” Shively, who died Nov. 11, 1987.
Surviving are three grandchildren, Ruth Butcher of Fort Wayne, Jack Roller of Uniondale and Jim Roller of Bluffton; a son-in-law, Dallas Roller of Uniondale; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Darlene Roller, died in 1996.
Visitation hours will be Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Markle Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 3 p.m. Pastor Andrew Hart will officiate and interment will be in Horeb Cemetery near Uniondale.
Memorials to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
May 23, 2003
Infant Cole Shane Jacobs
A private family graveside service will be held Saturday in Horeb Cemetery near Uniondale for Cole Shane Jacobs, son of Shawn K. and Holly R. Hoover Jacobs of Bluffton, who was stillborn at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.
In addition to the parents, survivors include a brother, Cody S., and a sister, Courtney S., both at home; the grandparents, Jim Hoover of Economy, Ind., Debbie and Keith Arnold of Bluffton, and Dave and Rosie Jacobs of Craigville; the great-grandparents, Alice Jacobs of Ossian, Ilene Hoover of Martinsville and Edna and Lawrence Miller of Williamsburg.
Goodwin Memorial Chapel in Bluffton is in charge of arrangements.
Norman W. Harvey, 85
A former railroad conductor, Norman W. “Bud” Harvey, 85, of Markle, formerly of Andrews, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at Markle Health Care.
Mr. Harvey worked as a conductor for the former Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for several years. He was a 1935 graduate of West Union High School in Huntington County and a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons and the Order of Eastern Star.
He was born in Huntington County Aug. 9, 1917, a son of Otto and Martha Robrock Harvey. His marriage on Oct. 24, 1968 was to Helen Rae Dairy, who died May 18, 2000.
Surviving are two daughters, Lonna Rae Dickey of Huntington and Celesta Dickman of Illinois; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Three daughters, Norma Harvey, Ammeretta Harvey and Jennifer Harvey, a brother, and two sisters are deceased.
There will be no visitation and private family services will be held. Interment will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Diabetes Foundation, both in care of the funeral home.
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Patricia,
On this same message board there is a posting from Alyssa. She being the direct descendent of William and Cora, is more likely to have the information you are asking for. I have nothing on the Zents.
Sorry, Donna
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Joseph J. Sills married Acentha Wiley and had a daughter, Martha Ellen Sills (March 1 1866 - Dec 211910) who married Joseph C. Williams (July 16 1859 - Jan 1 1945). Their daughter Delsia Ann Williams (Mar 6 1895 - Feb 24 1966) married Jesse Thurman Nutter (Oct 10 1891 - Nov 7 1974).
Delsia Ann Williams and Jesse Thurman Nutter are my grandparents.
Jesse Thurman Nutter's parents were Peter "Strait" Nutter and Mary Elizabeth Hite Nixon Nutter (Oct 29 1857 - Dec 27 1929). She married Benjamin Clark in 1920.
My BLOCK is Peter "Strait" Nutter. I need to know his parents, his siblings, his dates and burial place.
All help will be very much appreciated!
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I am researching the Zents and I have listed Cora Alice Zent b. 1888 as the daughter of Henry S. Zent and Mary Unruh. Henry is listed as the son of Daniel Zent Jr b 1834. and Elizabeth Eubank b. 1838. Is this correct?
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April 25, 2003
Robert Munton Darrow, 85
A retired co-owner of an automotive supply outlet in Bluffton, Robert Munton Darrow, 85, of rural Bluffton, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at The Heritage of Huntington, where he had resided since September 2001. Death followed an extended illness.
Mr. Darrow moved from Fort Wayne to Bluffton in 1957 to become co-owner with B.J. Phegley in June of that year of Wells County Automotive Supply Inc. (NAPA). The outlet was located first at Johnson and Washington Sts. and moved to its present location at 643 North Main St. in 1969. Mr. Darrow retired in 1986.
He was a World War II veteran with the U.S. Army, serving from 1941 to 1945 with the 152nd Infantry’s Railroad Battalion.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge 145, being a 32nd Degree Mason, and member of Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne.
He was born at Garrett March 10, 1918 to Albert J. and Margaret M. Porter Darrow. He lived in the Indiana Masonic Home at Franklin from 1926 until his school graduation there in 1937. On Aug. 30, 1945 at Fort Wayne, his marriage was to Emma Jane Eldridge, who died Aug. 17, 1998.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carey (Susan) Holmes of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Gladys) Leibson of Cincinnati and Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Dafforn of Angola; and four grandchildren. A daughter, Pamela Bush, died in February 2000 and two sisters also are deceased.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 111.
Calling hours at the Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and at the church Sunday for one hour prior to services. Masonic Lodge services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials to the Indiana Masonic Home, to the First United Methodist Church or to The Heritage of Huntington.
Cleo C. Bradley, 77
A retired Franklin Electric employee and farmer, Cleo C. Bradley, 77, of Bluffton died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at Markle Health Care.
As well as farming in Chester Township in Wells County, Mr. Bradley was a 32-year employee of Franklin Electric Co. in Bluffton, retiring in 1983.
He was a charter member of the Sonlight Wesleyan Church at Bluffton and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater campaign during World War II from Nov. 27, 1943 to May 9, 1946. He attended Jackson High School in Wells County.
He was born in Blackford County May 19, 1925, a son of Charley and Ruth Maish Bradley. His marriage at Montpelier on Nov. 4, 1945 was to Onalee Anderson, who survives.
Surviving also are four sons, Pastor Tom Bradley of Bluffton, Michael of Berne, David of Uniondale and Jodie of Berne; a daughter, Mrs. Tom (Susan Cora Lee) Pritchard of Portland; a brother, Norman J. of Lakeland, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services at 2 p.m. Monday will be at the Sonlight Wesleyan Church with Pastor Tom Bradley officiating. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery at Montpelier.
Calling hours at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier, will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. and at the church Monday from 12 noon until time for services.
Memorials to the church’s missions.
Rev. Thomas C. Kuhn, 61
Rev. Thomas C. Kuhn, 61, who began his ministry in 1964 at the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton, died Sunday, April 20, at his residence in Anderson following an extended illness.
Rev. Kuhn also served United Methodist pastorates at Christ church in Fort Wayne, Shoalls, Trinity at Elkhart, Munster, Crown Point, Riverside in Muncie, Fishers, Bradley in Greenfield, Wesley in Indianapolis and Shelbyville before retiring in 2001.
He was a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge 77 and received his bachelor of arts degree and master of divinity from Garrett Theological Seminary.
Surviving are his wife, Lana (Ross) Kuhn; two sons, Brian and Alan Kuhn, both of Fort Wayne; three stepsons, David Carnall of Anderson, Gary Crandall of Fort Wayne and Lot Turner of Indianapolis; a brother, William Kuhn of Angola; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Corinne (Carter) Kuhn.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson St., in Anderson, with Rev. Harold Leininger and Rev. Tom True officiating.
Visitation hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory in Anderson. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery at Anderson.
Memorials to Four County Transitional Living at Angola.
April 26, 2003
Bonnie F. Hatton, 77
A former worker at Sinclair Glass in Hartford City, Bonnie F. Hatton, 77, died at 12:55 p.m. Thursday at her home in Hartford City.
Born May 11, 1925 to Jon Orey and Mary Furn Davis Orey, her marriage to Gerald D. “Jerry” Hatton took place Feb. 16, 1946 in Burbank, Calif. He preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2003.
A graduate of Burbank High School in Burbank, Calif., she retired in 1976 from Sinclair. She was a member of Flint Glass Workers Union #513. She and her husband managed apartments and motels in Iowa and Minnesota following her retirement.
She is survived by a son, Wesley Hatton, of Rochester, Minn., a daughter, Mrs. Rick (Linda) Rhodes of Hartford City, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 29, at 1 p.m. at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel in Montpelier. The Rev. Vernon Hatton will officiate and burial will be at Hartford City Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials are to be made to Southerncare Hospice, 3414 West Fox Ridge Lane, Muncie, Ind., 47304.
April 28, 2003
Thomas T. McGeath, 91
A former school board member and county commissioner in Blackford County, Thomas T. McGeath, 91, of Montpelier died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Manor Care Health Services in Kokomo.
Mr. McGeath. a lifelong resident of the Montpelier area, worked in the early 1940s at Delco Remy in Anderson, and in the late 1940s became a Marathon oil distributor and gas station owner in Montpelier until his retirement in 1975.
Active in politics, he served in the 1960s as treasurer of the Blackford County Democratic Central Committee and attended several state Democratic conventions. He was a member of the Montpelier-Harrison Township School Board and a member of the Blackford County Board of Commissioners.
>From 1960 to 1968, he and his first wife, Vivian, w ere managers of the Montpelier Auto License Branch.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Montpelier, a 1930 graduate of Montpelier High School, where he participated in baseball, basketball and track, a charter member of the Montpelier Lions Club and a 53-year member of the Montpelier Fire Department.
Mr. McGeath also was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Fireman’s Association, the Elks and Moose Lodges, both in Hartford City, and a former stockholder in the Montpelier Raceway.
He was born in Montpelier June 13, 1911, a son of Madison G. and Orel Sarber McGeath. His first wife, the former Vivian Wheatley, is deceased, as are a daughter, Betty Jean McGeath, a sister, two brothers and a half-sister.
Surviving are his second wife, Hilma L. of Montpelier, to whom he was married at Marion on Aug. 28, 1975; two daughters, Mrs. Ron (Margaret Ann) Sanders of Russiaville and Kathy Lee Welch of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier, with Pastor Rob Baszner officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Memorial Park at Montpelier.
Visitation hours at the funeral chapel will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the Montpelier Lions Club or to the Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department.
Richard E. Meshberger, 88
Retired stone company employee Richard E. “Dick” Meshberger, 88, of Linn Grove died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, April26, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Mr. Meshberger was employed for more than 50 years with Meshberger Stone Co. and Lica Construction as an equipment operator and was a superintendent with the Indiana State Highway Department.
He was a member of Living Water United Methodist Church, Geneva Masonic Lodge, serving as secretary, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine and York Rite.
He was born in Adams County March 29, 1915 to Rufus and Lelia Eversole Meshberger. His marriage in Wells County on Aug. 29, 1940 was to Mary Dailey, who died in 1989.
Surviving are two sons, John of San Marcos, Texas, and James of Linn Grove; two daughters, Nancy Meshberger of Linn Grove and Mrs. Richard (Brenda) Dickason of Ossian; a sister, Mrs. Max (Martha Rose) Habegger of Houston, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A brother and a sister are deceased.
Services will be conducted at 1 0 a.m. Wednesday at Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne with Rev. Ralph Klinker officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery at Linn Grove.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to Living Water United Methodist Church.
Rocky W. Collins, 39
Stepson of Paul E. Schoff of Ossian, Rocky W. Collins, 39, died Friday, April 25, at his home in New Haven.
Mr. Collins was a shift foreman with Kraft Foods for 15 years.
Surviving, in addition to his stepfather at Ossian, are his mother, Judy Schoff of New Haven; three brothers, David Collins of New Haven, Virgil O. Collins of Tampa, Fla., and Joshua Schoff; three sisters, Arizona Saylor of Woodburn, Charlene Patten of Fort Wayne and Darlene Weinand of New Haven; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Services at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday will be at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with visitation from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery.
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April 30, 2003
Opal Smith, 81
A resident of Ossian, Opal Smith, 81, died Monday, April 28, in the Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center .
Mrs. Smith had worked as a cook at Judge Haynes Elementary School in Portland. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
A former resident of Portland, she was born in Floyd County, Virginia, July 10, 1921 to Bentley and Mettie Cox Bishop. Her marriage on Sept. 21, 1940 was to Fredrick Glenn Smith, who died Jan. 27, 1974.
Surviving are two daughters, Janet Beals-McPheeters of Fort Wayne and Rita Bell of New Haven; two grandchildren, including Jill Garland of Ossian; two great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Rich Secor officiating. Burial will be in Green Park Cemetery.
Visitation hours are today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials to Christian Broadcast Network.
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I am seeking information as to the specifid place and date of birth for John Morrison, who lived in Wells County, Indiana from about 1840 to about 1856. He also lived in Delewar County in the 1830'S. His first wife was Achai (Haimer) and the second wife was Hannah Barton (she died in 1859). His children born in Wells Country were: Milton (1842), Irvin (1844), Andrew (1846), Sarah Jane (1848), Nancy (1851), and Leander (1854).
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April 8, 2003
Cora E. Rinearson, 101
Funeral services for Cora E. Rinearson, age 101, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Applegate Chapel of the United Methodist Home at Warren.
Visitation hours at the chapel will be Thursday from 12 noon until time for services.
Mrs. Rinearson died at 3 a.m. Monday, April 7, at the Methodist Home, where she had resided since December 2002. She had been a Huntington resident for many years prior to entering the home.
She was born in Indiana Oct. 28, 1901 to David and Margaret Jamie Grim Murphy, and had worked at Art Chemical Clay Factory in Huntington. She was a member of the Mt. Etna United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Christian Woman’s Society, and belonged to the Mt. Etna Order of Eastern Star prior to transferring to its lodge at Huntington.
Surviving are two granddaughters, Mrs. Merrill (Elaine) House of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Tony (Janice) House of Baltimore, Ohio; a grandson, Michael D. Lee of Bippus; a daughter-in-law, Madelin Lee of Huntington; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are her first husband, Wilbur Lee; her second husband, Verlin Rinearson; a son, E. Dale Lee; a daughter, Vivian DeHaven; a brother; a sister; and a son-in-law.
Rev. Tom DeFries will officiate at services Thursday and burial will be in Mt. Etna Cemetery.
Memorials to Mt. Etna United Methodist Church or to United Methodist Memorial Home.
Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren, is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Ann Martz Hoover, 92 -- Rites Pending
Ruth Ann Martz Hoover, 92, formerly of rural Ossian, died Monday, April 7, at Christian Care Retirement Center in Bluffton. Funeral arrangements are pending at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Homes, Ossian Chapel.
April 9, 2003
Beulah D. Brinneman, 86
Beulah D. Brinneman, 86, retired employee at Wright-Patterson Air Force base at Dayton, Ohio, died at 2:30 a.m. today, April 9, at Christian Care Retirement Community, where she had resided since March.
Mrs. Brinneman was employed in contract leasing by the U.S. Air Force at the Wright-Patterson base for 28 years, retiring in 1976.
She was a graduate of Bluffton High School and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton.
She was born in Bluffton Dec. 15, 1916, a daughter of Earl and Ethel Harden Woodruff. Her marriage at Bluffton on June 27, 1937 was to Arlen Brinneman, who died July 19, 1966. She had resided since 1989 at 1581 Williams Wells Circle in Bluffton prior to moving into Christian Care.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Regina Brinneman, of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a special caregiver, Carolyn Graham of Bluffton. A sister, a brother and a granddaughter are deceased.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Bluffton and interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Rev. Gary Lewis will officiate.
Memorials to the church or to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
Arrangements are by Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton.
Hazel D. Lewton, 95
A retired bank employee, Hazel D. Lewton, 95, of Bluffton, died at 3:56 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Ossian Health Care, where she had been a patient since November.
Mrs. Lewton served in various positions as a bank employee and retired in 1978 from National City Bank after more than 30 years.
She was born in Wells County Feb. 7, 1908, a daughter of Oscar Ralph and Dessie Nelson Hunt. Her marriage on Jan. 30, 1937 was to Lewis Lewton, who died June 26, 1984.
She attended the Bethel Church in rural Bluffton.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Five other brothers and sisters died in infancy.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Dr. Patrick Harris officiating. Burial will be in Decatur Cemetery.
Visitation hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to services.
Ruth Ann Martz Hoover, 92
A former resident of rural Ossian, and a school teacher for 45 years, Ruth Ann Martz Hoover, 92, died Tuesday, April 7 at Christian Care Retirement Community.
She began her teaching career at Oak Grove, a one-room school near Monroe and retired in 1976 from Bloomingdale Elementary School in Fort Wayne after 45 years in the profession.
A native of Adams County, she was born June 7, 1910 in Monroe to Webster C. and Luetta Mae Mock Martz. Her marriage on Dec. 4, 1937 in Wells County was to Ralph N. Hoover, who died July 29, 1987.
Mrs. Hoover was a member of Ossian First Presbyterian Church, Waynedale OES 600, a former Worthy Matron of Ossian OES and also a White Shrine.
She is survived by a brother, Edward D. Martz of rural Ossian and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, Ossian Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Ewing officiating and burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Calling at the funeral home will be today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Preferred memorials to Ossian First Presbyterian Church.
L. Earl Lyons -- Rites Pending
L. Earl Lyons, rural Huntington, died Tuesday evening, April 8, at his residence in Huntington County. Funeral arrangements are pending at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren.
Nile Harter, 73 -- Rites Pending
Nile Harter, 73, of Blackford County, died at 4:30 a.m. today, April 9, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier.
April 10, 2003
Alvie Beer, 92
Alvie Beer, 92, a Wells County farmer for 28 years, died at 1:07 a.m. today, April 10, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Huntington, where he had resided since August 2002.
In addition to his farming career, Mr. Beer worked from 1963 to 1968 at Hoosier Grain, for 15 years with Kauffman & Sons Construction Co. in Bluffton and as a custodian for five years at the Wells County Courthouse in Bluffton.
Although a native of Adams County, Mr. Beer had resided in Wells County since 1951. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Vera Cruz since 1952, serving as a trustee, deacon and elder.
He was an avid fan of Indiana University sports and of the Cincinnati Reds baseball club. He had attended French Township School in Adams County.
He was born in Adams County Feb. 4, 1911, a son of Albert and Aldina A. Brunner Beer. His marriage on Feb. 23, 1935 in Berne was to Effie E. LaTurner, who died Feb. 18, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. George (Marlene) Schlagenhauf and Mrs. Gene (Elaine) Stoppenhagen, both of Bluffton, and Mrs. Burtis (Janet) Moses of Frisco, Texas; a son, Ivan L. Beer of Bluffton; a sister, Mary Ann Stetler of Celina, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A sister and two brothers are deceased.
Services at Thoma/Rich, Hewitt & Chaney Funeral Home in Bluffton will be at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev. Rick Pulling officiating. Burial will be in Six Mile Cemetery.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Memorials to the St. John’s United Church of Christ.
Berniece ‘Bea’ Gray, 88
Berniece “Bea” Gray, 88, of Decatur, died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur, where she had been admitted Tuesday afternoon. Her death followed a brief illness and was unexpected.
Mrs. Gray was a homemaker and a member of Decatur Missionary Church and its Golden Anniversary Sunday School Class, Live & Learn Home Economics Club, Rose Club and Senior Citizens Club, all in Decatur.
She was born in Tipton Dec. 31, 1914 to John E. and Lula M. Bogue Fennell. Her marriage in Tipton on Oct. 22, 1932 was to Denver “Jack” Gray, who died Oct. 16, 1983.
Surviving are a son, Jerry B. Gray of Lancaster, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Janet K.) McAlhaney of Monroe; a brother, Georgie Fennell of Arcadia; two sisters, Della Mae Buckley of Tipton and Laura E. Gray of Elwood; a half-sister, Carol Ann Hight of Peru; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Robert C. and Muris D.; two sisters; three half-sisters; and two half-brothers are deceased.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Saturday will be at the Missionary Church in Decatur with Rev. Darryl R. Burks officiating. A graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Nevada Cemetery at Sharpsville.
Visitation hours at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to services.
Memorials to the church.
Nile R. Harter, 73
Funeral services for Nile R. Harter, 73, of Hartford City will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Glancy Funeral Homes, Walker Chapel, in Montpelier.
Visitation hours will be at the funeral chapel Friday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Mr. Harter died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center
Mr. Harter was retired from Pierce Governor, where he was employed as tool and die make r. He also raised poultry in Florida, where he lived for 12 years.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952 and was a member of American Legion Post 156. He had attended the Montpelier and Chester Center High Schools.
He was born in Blackford County June 15, 1929, a son of Howard G. and Leona F. Hartley Harter. His marriage on Aug. 12, 1977 at Green Cove Springs, Fla., was to Myrtle C. Justice, who survives.
Additional survivors are three sons, Danny J. Plank of Jasper, Fla., and Robert A. and Dale L. Plank, both of Green Cove Springs; eight daughters, Sharon K. Philabaum of Marion, Norma K. Swygart of Jonesboro, Joetta Bosworth of Bluffton, Janine Meyers of Athens, Ga., Mrs. David L. (Linda) Bardsley of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Lex (Judy) Duncan of Madisonville, Texas, Mrs. Jeff (Shirley) Dollar of Dunkirk, and Nilela J. Stouder of Deltona, Fla.
Also, a brother, Larry Harter of Hartford City; five sisters, Jane Hart of Hartford City, Linda Harter of Gas City, Martelle Heffelfinger of Poneto, Phyllis Ketring of Decatur, and Janet Rush of Bluffton; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Three brothers are deceased.
Rev. Dewey Zent will officiate at services and burial will be in Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier, where American Legion Post 156 will conduct military graveside rites.
Della M. Hefner, 82 -- Rites Pending
Della M. Hefner, 82, of Huntington, died at 4:18 a.m. today, April 10, at The Heritage of Huntington Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
Earl Lyons, 93
L. Earl Lyons, 93, former township trustee and retired farmer, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at his rural Huntington residence.
Mr. Lyons, in addition to farming, served as trustee in Rock Creek Township in Huntington County and also as a member of its advisory board. He was a former school bus driver and had worked for Caswell-Runion in Huntington.
He was a 1929 graduate of Rock Creek Township High School and a member of the Buckeye Christian Church.
He was born in Huntington County Nov. 12, 1909 to Ora A. and Clara VanMeter Lyons. His marriage at Gas City on Nov. 12, 1932 was to Almeda F. Knote, who survives.
Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Lesley) Tillman of Ossian; a son, Mikel of Huntington; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A brother is deceased.
Funeral services will be held a t 3 p.m. Friday at Glancy Funeral Homes, H. Brown & Son Chapel, in Warren, where visitation hours will be Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rev. James Crothers will officiate and burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery at Huntington.
Memorials to Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana.
April 11, 2003
Della Mae Hefner, 82
Funeral services for Della Mae Hefner, 82, rural Huntington, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel.
Visitation hours at the funeral home will be Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Hefner, a homemaker, died at 4:18 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at The Heritage of Huntington.
She and her late husband, owned Hefner Apiary, tending more than 1,000 hives in a six-county area surrounding Huntington County and she was a former member of the Northeastern Indiana and the Indiana State Beekeepers Association.
She was a member also of Northview Church of Christ, where she belonged to the Golden Circle Class. She was born in Wabash County April 16, 1920, a daughter of Earl and Mary Ellen Basicker Hoover. Her marriage at Markle was to Sherman Hefner, who died Nov. 24, 1976. She was a 1940 graduate of Rock Creek High School in Huntington County.
Surviving are four daughters, Edith Fulton and Marcella Kinsey, both of Huntington, Mrs. Joe (Janet) Coldren of Columbia City and Mrs. Leon (Louella) Kilander of Wells County; a sister, Ilo Langston of Warren; a brother, Elmo Hoover of Hemit, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and a great-granddaughter are deceased.
Presiding at the Sunday services will be Pastor Bill Warax and interment will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington.
Memorials to the Northview Church of Christ.
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