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Braa Ted, a former employee of the Noble County Democrat in the 1930’s, died at his home in Powell, Wyoming, Aug. 22, 1985. He was the husband of Phyllis Singleton Braa, formerly of Albion. The body was cremated and a memorial service was held Aug. 27 at the Powell Methodist Church. + 8-22-1985
Brace Howard D was born in Kendallville April 9, 1864; died Jan. 27, 1909. He was the son of James and Phedora Brace. Two sisters, Carrie J. and Ada Weingart, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He married Lydia C. Engle in 1891. They had one daughter, Nellie. His wife died in 1902. He leaves his parents and daughter. ^ 2-2-1909
Brace Lydia C (Engle) was born in Kendallville May 13, 1868; married Howard D. Brace March 18, 1891; died Sept. 12, aged 34 years 3 months and 29 days. She was a member of the Christian Church. She leaves a husband, one daughter, Nellie; 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. W. H. Zern, Mrs. J. Decker of this city and Charles Engle of LaPorte; also father James A Brace. Funeral Sunday at the Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-26-1902
Brace Martha, 73, widow of the late Milo Brace, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leslie S. Gee of Kendallville. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Lee Wilmot near Garrett, Frank, Connersville, Fordyce, Spencerville, Mrs. Clarence Francis, Garrett, and Mrs. Leslie Gee, Kendallville. Services from the Francis home in Garrett Sunday. Burial, Embry Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Brace Phedora (Decker), 74, died in Longcliff Hospital Sunday. She was taken there some 17 years ago. She was one of the pioneer residents of the city and was the wife of James A. Brace. Funeral will be at the residence of Mr. Brace on Mott St. Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-14-1910 She was born in Cayuga County, New York, Dec. 5, 1836, and died at Logansport, Ind. Nov. 13, 1910. She married James A. Brace in May 1862. They had 3 children, Howard D, Ada C. and Carrie J., who have preceded her in death. She leaves a husband, one brother, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. ^ 11-16-1910
Bracht Inez M, 74, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a beautician. Her husband, Irwin R., died in 1979. Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca Derig of Wolcottville, and Barbara Ginther of Bluffton; two sons, Richard of Houston, Texas, and Roger of Bluffton; two brothers, Charles Myers of Holland, Mich., and Robert Myers of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Poneto United Methodist Church. Burial, Grove Cemetery. + 11-3-1989
Brackney Anna died Sept. 15 at her home in Jefferson Twp, aged 81 years and 5 months. She was born in Butler County, Pa., April 15, 1819, and was the sister of J. N. Brackney. Funeral at the residence Sunday. Burial, Union Cemetery. + 9-20-1900
Brackney Edith E, 84, of Albion, died Thursday (d.7-6-1989) in Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. Born in Jefferson Twp Aug. 10, 1904, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lavina (Inscho) Homsher. On Dec. 25, 1920 in Albion, she married Harry R. Brackney. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist church. Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Betty) Keister, and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Keister, both of R. 2, Albion; a sister, Josephine Glass of Columbia City; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sisters preceded her in death. Services Sunday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-6-1989
Brackney George "Jack", about 78, for several years superintendent of Rose Hill Cemetery, was found dead in his bed Nov. 7, 1952 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Edna Johnson, with whom he had been making his home. He was the victim of a heart attack. Surviving besides the sister are one son, Glen of Broussard, La. one daughter, Mrs. Railey Boydston, Bartlesville, Okla. three grandchildren; and another sister, Mrs. Ira Couts. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1952
Brackney George W was born in Butler County, Penn. Jan. 26, 1846 and died Feb. 11, 1892, aged 46 years and 15 days. He came with his parents from Penn. to Green Twp in 1856. His parents died and left him an orphan at the age of 15. He enlisted in the War of the Rebellion before he was 18 years of age, Jan. 4, 1864, in Co. B. 12th Ind. Vol. Infantry; and from that time until July 15, 1865 he endured the trials and hardships incident to a soldier’s life. He was married March 14, 1869 to Lucinda J. Zimmerman of Jefferson Twp, daughter of Capt. Jacob Zimmerman. He moved to Green Twp in April 1886, where he resided until his death. He leaves a wife, 2 sons, 3 daughters, one brother, 3 sisters.Burial, Union Cemetery. He was a brother of Mrs. John Swartz of Walkerton; and Mrs. John B. Pepple of Albion. Noble Co Democrat 2-24-1892
Brackney Harry R, 91, of Albion, died April 20, 1992 in Whitley County Hospital. He was born in Noble County Feb. 2, 1901 to Mahue and Nellie (Ott) Brackney. On Dec. 25, 1920 in Albion, he married Edith Homsher, who died July 6, 1989. He had been a farmer and was manager of Liquid Carbonic Co., Fort Wayne. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Art (Betty) Keister and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Keister of rural Albion; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-20-1992
Brackney Lucinda Jane, 83, lifelong resident of this community, died Friday in her Albion home from pneumonia. She is survived by 3 daughters and a son, Mrs. Charles Seely and Mrs. Albert Johnson of near Albion and Lulu and C.J. at home; a brother, Ross Zimmerman of Albion; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Oscar Castator of South Milford and Mrs. Frank Wagner of Ohio. ^ 4-23-1934
Brackney Mahue A was born in Jefferson Twp, July 14, 1872, the son of George W. and Lucinda J. Brackney, and was one of a family of five children, the father having died about 30 years ago. He is survived by the mother; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Seeley, Mrs. Albert Johnson of Albion, and Miss Luella of Chicago; and one brother, George J. of Tulsa, Okla. In 1898 he married Nellie Ott, who, with two daughters, Mrs. Marie Huntsman and Miss Elsie, and two sons, Harry and Hubert, survive. He was 50 years, seven months and 27 days of age. Several days ago he was taken violently ill and submitted to a critical operation at Garrett, but he died Sunday of peritonitis. Hugh, as everyone called him, has all his life lived near Albion. Funeral at Burr Oak Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1923
Brackney Martha - Only a month and five days after the death of the late John M. Brackney, November 14, his widow, Martha, died at her home in Jefferson Twp. ~ 11-27-1890
Bradbury Edgar J, about 68, (b. 9-23-1899) a retired engineer who had made his home in Albion for 13 years, died in the Mounds Park Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Nov. 13, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; and two sons, Bruce of Los Angeles, and Edgar J. Jr., Albion; and one grandson. He was a member of Albion Masonic Lodge. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Nov. 17. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1967
Bradbury Lillian, about 85, died April 25, 1959 in the Allen County Home hospital. She was a native of Wisconsin but had resided in Fort Wayne and Albion in recent years. Surviving is one son, Edgar J. of Albion. The body was forwarded to Hastings, Minn. for services and interment. + 4-?-1959
Bradbury Lucille, 80, former Albion resident, died Friday at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles. She was born in Fort Wayne March 23, 1901. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar, and a son, Jack. Surviving is a son, Bruce of Los Angeles. Graveside services Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1982
Braden Andrew Johnathan, infant son of Larry and Jane Braden, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Stephanie and Andrea, both at home; grandparents, William and Winifred Stout of Fort Wayne, and David and Ruth Todd of Avilla. Services Friday in Greenlawn Memorial Park Chapel, Fort Wayne. ~ 4-2-1987
Braden Curtis, 56, died last Friday at a Fort Wayne hospital as the result of an accident. Surviving are several cousins living in Kendallville and the following cousins residing in and near Albion; Mrs. Clate Marker, Todd and Charles Weeks, and Mrs. Will Edsall. The late Mrs. John Finley was a cousin. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham Funeral Home. + 2-?-1936
Braden Eldora V, 84, died Friday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born Jan. 31, 1910 in Lexington, Ky. to Samuel and Reuah (Boggs) Coverstone. On March 29, 1930 she married Robert S. Braden. He died Jan. 31, 1979. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School and worked as a nurse's aid at Luckey Hospital and at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert of Burr Oak and Paul of Grabill; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Treece of Columbia City, Mrs. Darvin (Dorceil) Strader of New Haven; 2 brothers, William Thompson of Leesburg and John Coverstone of LaGrange County; 2 sisters, Grace Buckles of Kimmell and Lillian Swanson of Chicago; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph, a great-grandson, Ryan Braden, three sisters, Mary Thompson, Betty Kilgore and Lena Kiester. Graveside services today in Stringtown Cemetery. + 2-11-1994
Braden Frank, 56, farmer and lifelong resident of Noble County committed suicide at his farm home a mile southwest of here today. Ill health and worry over financial difficulties is believed to have prompted him to commit the act. His body was found dangling from a heavy rafter in the barn by his son, Robert, this morning. He had always engaged in farming, spending most of his life working as a tenant. On Feb. 1 he moved to the present farm which he had taken over on a "fifty-fifty" basis. In his efforts to furnish half of the seed, livestock, etc., he was financially pressed and worry over being unable to meet his obligations seemed to depress him. Members of the family asked him last week if he had intentions of committing suicide when he showed signs of weakness and he replied, "No I am too strong to end my life." Surviving are the wife; a son, Robert; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Noe; a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Hadley; and a brother, Lee, all of near Columbia City. Funeral from the home Thursday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1928
Braden Harold, 28, died at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne April 12 from influenza and strepoccic infection. He was a native of the Wolf Lake community. Surviving are the widow, Peggy; a sister, Marie; the mother, Mrs. Maude Braden; and four brothers, Thurlo, Arthur, Delace and Oscar. Funeral Wednesday at the home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1937
Braden Isaac Burdett, son of Samuel and Jennie Braden, was born at Wolf Lake May 15, 1884 and died Nov. 15, 1914, aged 40 years and 5 months. He was one of a family of 4 children, Sylvia Hadley of Cromwell, Frank of Wolf Lake and Walter Lee of Wolf Lake. He married Blanche Cullars Oct. 17, 1895 and they had 4 children, Don Lesley, 18, Jennie Beatrice, 15, Chester David who died June 1, 1906, aged 4, and Ted 7. Funeral in Wolf Lake Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Albion New Era 11-25-1914
Braden J E died at Ligonier Friday. He was an old citizen of the county, a soldier of 2 wars. He was born in Fairfield County, Ohio April 12, 1824. He enlisted in May 1846 in the Second Ohio Infantry and went to the Mexican War and served under General Taylor. He was married in 1848 to Elizabeth Huber who died in Ligonier Nov. 8, 1893. He came to Ligonier in 1855. In 1861 he became the captain of Co. C, 30th Indiana Regiment. He was severely wounded at Shiloh. He recovered in time to take part in the battle of Stone River. He was honorably discharged on a surgeon’s certificate of disability in March 1863. Funeral at Ligonier Sunday. ^ 3-25-1898
Braden Joseph Alan, 15, R. 2, son of Robert E. and Juanita (Bickley) Braden, was killed Tuesday at his home in a farm tractor accident. He was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Sandra at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Braden, Wolf Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert V. Bickley, R. 2; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Thompson, Wolf Lake. Funeral Friday in Bonham Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 8-?-1973
Braden Lee, 83, (b. 5-22-1878) of Wolf Lake, died at the Kondas Nursing Home Aug. 18, 1961. There are no immediate survivors. Services Aug. 20 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-?-1961
Braden Mae M, 76, resident of Wolf Lake, died at McCray Hospital, Kendallville, Friday. She is survived by one son, Robert of Wolf Lake; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 5 sisters, Austin Buckles of Sylvania, O., Jim Buckles of Fort Wayne, Tom Buckles of Larwill, Mrs. Ida Pollock of Kimmell, Mrs. Grace Haid of Wawaka, Mrs. Nellie Earnhart of Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Winifred Sanders of Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Jennie Bartley of Valparaiso. Funeral Monday at Baptist Church at Wolf Lake. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1948
Braden Orson E, son of Richard and Elizabeth Braden, aged one year, 1 month and 6 days, died in Wolf Lake April 24, 1874. Albion New Era 4-23-1874
Braden Paul F, 70, of Fort Wayne, died March 31, 2003 in Parkview Hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1933 in Wolf Lake, a son of Robert S. and Eldora V. (Coverstone) Braden. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from B.F. Goodrich Co. in Woodburn with more than 30 years of service. Surviving are 2 sons, Kevin in Chula Vista, CA, and Brian of Kimmell; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy and Rex Nabge of Omaha, Neb., and Karen Armstrong of Friendship, Texas; 9 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Charles Treece of Columbia City and Docell and Darvin Strader of New Haven; and a brother, Robert of Albion. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Jr., and a grandson, Ryan Braden. Services Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. ^ 4-1-2003
Braden Robert S, 69, of Wolf Lake, died Wednesday in the Burn Unit of St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, from burns received Jan. 12, in a flash fire at his home. He apparently had tried to smother a grease fire. Born in Noble Twp, Noble County, May 5, 1909, he was the son of Franklin and Mae (Buckles) Braden. He married Eldora Coverstone on May 29, 1930. He was a lifetime Wolf Lake area resident and a farmer. Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Treece of Columbia City, and Mrs. Darvin (Dorceil) Strader of New Haven; two sons, Robert E. of R. 2, Albion, and Paul of Wolf Lake; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. +1-?-1979
Braden Ryan Paul, 2, 601 W. Union St., died Monday in South Bend Hospital of a congenital illness. Born March 26, 1986 in Goshen, he was the son of Brian Braden and Tamara Halferty. Surviving are a brother, Eric Halferty and a sister, Brooke Braden, both at home; the grandparents, Susan Lambright of Ligonier, Pansy Shady of Fort Wayne and Paul Braden of Grabill; and a great-grandmother, Eldora Braden of Columbia City. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 12-12-1988
Braden Solomon, son of Daniel and Susan Braden, was born in Ohio Sept. 11, 1853. He died April 12, 1927, having attained the age of 73 years, 7 months and one day. In the early part of his life he came to Indiana and later married Bertha Ann Finch, who died after one son, Curtis, had been born to them. Subsequently he married Mary Jane Huntsman, who also preceded him in death many years ago. Another son, Lester, was born to them, and in 1918 he enlisted in the Army for service in the World War and never returned. He was the last survivor of a family of four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his son Curtis. + 4-?-1927
Bradford Ardith, 70, died Sept. 1, 2009 at her Kendallville residence. She was born in Kendallville on April 19, 1939 to Glen and Joyce (Frick) Hooten. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1957, Taylor University and Wheaton College in 1970. She married Nelson Bradford on May 31, 1986 in Naperville, Ill. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband and 4 nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Merle Hooten. Funeral Sept. 4 at First Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-3-2009
Bradford Irma I, 99, died Tuesday in Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett. She retired in 1974 with 52 years of service as manager of ready-to-wear at the former Schaab's Dept. Store in Auburn. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a 1919 graduate of Cromwell High School. She was born Oct. 18, 1898 in Cromwell to William and Mollie (Conner) Longenecker. She married Robert D. Bradford on Oct. 28, 1937 in Auburn. He died in 1974. Surviving are 2 brothers, Walter Longenecker of Middlebury and Maurice Longenecker of Elkhart; a sister, Katherine Henley of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Evelyn Bevington, Ethel Davis and Mable McGraw; and 2 brothers, W. Earl Longenecker and Guy Conner. Graveside service Friday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-30-1998
Bradford Michelle R, 57, of Kendallville died Oct. 7, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on April 5, 1955, to Marvin and Delphine (Kennel) Frey. She married Allen Edwin Bradford on February 7, 1976, in Fort Wayne and he preceded her in death May 3, 2000. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include 2 daughters, Kristie and Tony Ott of Fort Wayne and Sara and Brad Sowles of Kendallville; 2 sons, Jake Bradford of Peoria, Illinois, and Brett and Kathy Bradford of Ashley; 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Allison, and Evan Ott and Gavin, Owen, and Kallen Sowles; her parents; 3 brothers, Michael and Colleen Frey of Royal Oak, Michigan, Dayton and Gayle Frey of Goshen and Drew and Tonya Frey of Goshen; a sister, Dawn Thomas of Noblesville. Funeral Oct. 11 a Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-9-2012
Bradigan Francis F, 69, of Kendallville, died Monday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., April 7, 1928 to Frank and Carrie (Stivetts) Bradigan. On July 9, 1960 in Brimfield he married Kathrine Arnold. She died March 26, 1991. A WW II veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of American Legion Post 246, Albion. He was retired from Kendallville Foundry. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Moon of Kendallville; a son, Richard Bunn of Wolcottville; 7 grandchildren, Kimberly Gallmeyer, Richard Bunn II, Michelle Pine, Ronald Terrill, Asa and David Flint, and Star Lechleidner; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. No services. + 10-20-1997
Bradigan Kathrine M, 66, of Kendallville, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville Sept. 14, 1924 to David and Tyna (Whitford) Arnold. On July 9, 1960 she married Francis Bradigan. She had been a nurse's aide at McCray Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn Flint of Kendallville; a son, Richard Bunn of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Max (Jean) Wert of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Clyde Arnold of LaGrange and Douglas Arnold of Webbersville, Mich. 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial services later. + 4-?-1991
Bradley - the old gentleman who died at Port Mitchell on Wednesday of last week, was buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Avilla the 3rd. ^ 10-9-1879
Bradley Catharine (Cramer) died at her home in LaOtto last Friday at the age of 75. She was an estimable lady and formerly lived in Avilla. Funeral in LaOtto Lutheran Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Albion Daily Record 7-8-1903
Bradley Clark L, 54, of Fort Wayne, was found dead at his residence on Dec. 30, 2007. He graduated from North Side High School in 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. He was a member of American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 26, 1953 to John and Martha (Bowers) Bradley. Surviving are his father of Cromwell; 3 brothers and a sister-in-law, John III of Albion, Scott and Mary, and Ross, all of Cromwell; a sister, Connie of Churubusco. His mother died July 4, 2000. Services Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2008
Bradley Donald E of Cadillac, Michigan, and Christman, Ill., was a former resident of Cromwell and Auburn and was known to Avilla people through his contact with this office. He is survived by his wife, Fayelle; a son, Richard, Athens, Georgia; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Ladwig of Swanton, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services May 11. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Christman. ~ 5-13-1954
Bradley Dorothy died May 22 in the Rosewood General Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born March 6, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Alva and Neva Mae (Buck) Beam. She was reared in Fort Wayne and attended South Side High School. On March 8, 1947 she married Luman Bradley in Huntertown, Ind. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Mesa, Ariz. Survivors include her husband of Wallis; daughters Diana Andrews of Mesa, Ariz., Connie Belcher of Houston, Rene Wohleb of Sealy; sons, Rodney and Randy of Wallis, Daniel of Weimar, Rickey and Rennie of Dacono, Colo; three sisters, Shirley Freeman of Fla., Nina Baker and Aunalee Roberts of Indiana; two brothers, Homer and Leo Beam, both Indiana; and 28 grandchildren. Memorial services May 26, 1986 at Knesek & Sons Funeral Home. Interment, Wallis Cemetery. * 5-?-1986
Bradley Edward, 54, R. 3, Wolcottville, died Friday in LaGrange Hospital. He had spent 29 years as a teacher at the Kendallville Middle School. He was born June 21, 1928 in Fort Wayne to Edward and Hellen Bradley. He was married July 3, 1948 in Fort Wayne to Catherine Schell. He was a member of the Wolcottville Masonic Lodge and attended the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are the wife and mother; two daughters, Kathleen Sparks, Fort Wayne, and Patricia Bradley, Fort Wayne; two sons, Edward, Fort Wayne and Dan, Wolcottville; and four grandchildren. Services Monday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Greenlawn Cemetery. + 9-?-1982
Bradley Elizabeth, 80, of South Bend, formerly of this city, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Long, in South Bend. Three children survive, Mrs. Long, Perry Bradley of Oberlin, Kan., and Mrs. Charles Truelove of Avilla. Joseph Repine of this city is a brother. Funeral in South Bend Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-4-1903
Bradley Floyd, 85, of R. 1, Huntertown, died Sept. 27 at Parkview Hospital where he had been a patient two days. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Briggs of Avilla, Mrs. Lucille Lung of Garrett; four sons, Vern of Fort Wayne, Glenn of Oak Harbor, Ohio, Gerald of Mesa, Ariz., Luman of Grabill; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Juanita Fritz of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Helen Neal of Miami, Fla. two stepsons Paul Repine of LaOtto, and Kenneth Repine of Elgin, Ill. a sister, Mrs. Georgia Richards of Fort Wayne. Services Sept. 30. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. ~ 10-4-1972
Bradley Francis Eugene, 78, died Monday in his home at Big Rapids, Mich. His death was attributed to a heart ailment following an illness of two years. He was born March 15, 1880, four and one-half miles south of Garrett, the son of the late Eugene and Lucinda Bradley. On Jan. 28, 1900 he married Lydia Harvey of Garrett. She survives with two sons, Forrest of Chicago and Lawrence, a resident of Big Rapids; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel May, Big Rapids, and Mrs. Mary Nebehy, Fort Wayne; a brother, George of Saginaw, Mich. one sister, Mrs. Blanche Epert of Albion, Ind. 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Leon Bloom of 216 W. Baltimore St., Garrett, was a sister-in-law. He was a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad carpenter until his retirement in May 1937. The family moved to South Chicago in 1923 and resided there until they moved to Big Rapids in 1931. Funeral services Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. * 4-?-1958
Bradley George, 46, died at the home of his brother, Austin, near LaOtto today. Funeral Friday at the Lutheran Church at Swan. ^ 4-7-1909
Bradley Glenn, 51, 111 Jefferson St., Oak Harbor, Ohio, died Monday in Magruder Hospital, Port Clinton. Born Sept. 9, 1923, he was a purchasing agent for the Northern Manufacturing Co., Oak Harbor. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the American Legion. He served in Europe during World War II. Surviving are his widow, Mary; three daughters, Mrs. James (Patricia) Lazur, Toledo, and Susan and Dolly at home; two sons, Dennis, Toledo, and David, Fremont; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lewis Briggs, Avilla, Ind., and Mrs. Walter Lung, Garrett, Ind. three brothers, Vern, Fort Wayne, Ind., Gerald, Ariz., and Luman, Stafford, Tex., and a stepmother, Mrs. Lillian Bradley, Huntertown, Ind. Services Thursday at the church. Burial, Union Cemetery. * Toledo Blade 12-17-1974
Bradley Helen F, 85, of Bradenton, Fla., died Jan. 25, in Bradenton. She was a native of Albion. Surviving are a sister, a brother, and four grandchildren. Services Jan. 27 in Bradenton. + 1-27-1987
Bradley John died near Brimfield Sept. 26, 1878, aged 72 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was born in York County, Pa. He removed to the state of Ohio in the year 1836, thence to Allen County, Ind. in 1845, where he resided until the year 1869 when he removed to Noble County, in which county he died. During his residence in Ohio, he united with the Presbyterian Church and soon after his removal to Allen County he was elected and ordained a ruling elder in the church with which he was connected, and continued to serve in that capacity during his long residence there. He also did long service as a colporteur under the Presbyterian Board of Publication. He leaves a wife, now past her three score years and ten, and suffering upon a sick bed, four daughters and one son. > 10-3-1878
Bradley John C, 50 a former Albion boy, died Nov. 16 of heart disease at his home on the California Road near Fort Wayne where he had resided since 1919. He was stricken in the afternoon while posting bills for the Brinkman Co. He was born near Albion where he spent his boyhood days. Surviving are the widow, Rowena; four sons, Robert of Omaha, Neb., and Kenneth, John and William, all at home; a sister, Mrs. F. E. Williams of Omaha; and two brothers, William of Dayton, Ohio, and Edward of Fort Wayne. The body was removed to Mungovan & Sons Mortuary. + 11-?-1938
Bradley Kelly Nichole, 19, died Dec. 29, 2005 in a car accident near Terre Haute. She was employed with the Short Stop in Rome City. She was born Feb. 14, 1986 in Kendallville to Robert D. and Janette (Pant) Bradley. Surviving are her father; her mother, Janette Branning; 2 daughters, Nevaeh Wolf and Landyn Stamper; 2 brothers, Kevin and Kyle Bradley; and her grandparents, Isadore and Mable Bradley, all of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Vern and Pauline Pant. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 1-1-2006
Bradley Kenneth W, 90, of Fort Wayne, died Nov. 22, 2004 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne. A native of Noble County, he was a retired General Electric Co. toolmaker and had worked at Farnsworth for 23 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 725 and Scottish Rite and belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Clara Mae; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Marian of Auburn; a daughter, Patricia Weaver of Goshen; a great-grandson, Brenton Weaver; and a brother, John Bradley of Cromwell. Services Friday in D.O. McComb &; Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ^ 11-23-2004
Bradley Lucinda (Klinger) wife of E. Bradley, died Tuesday from a sudden attack of heart trouble. She was born in 1857 near Swan. She was the last of her family. Fifty-three years ago she was married to E. Bradley, and 25 years ago they came to this city and engaged in the grocery business until a few years ago. Surviving besides the husband are two sons and two daughters. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 9-?-1928
Bradley Luman L "Smokey", 70, of Mesa, Ariz., died there Sep. 29, 1998. An Avilla native, he was a tractor-trailer rig driver and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. Surviving are 3 daughters, Diana Ryan, Drena McLaughlin and Rene Wohleb; 4 sons, Ricky, Rodney, Randy and Rennie; a sister, Lucille Lung, 2 brothers, Vern and Gerald; 29 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Arizona. ~ 10-8-1998
Bradley Mary was buried in the cemetery at Albion on Saturday last. ^ 3-5-1883
Bradley Mary E, 63, of LaOtto, died Sept. 24 at her residence. She retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne after 25 years of service and had lived in LaOtto for 34 years, having moved from Wolcottville. She was a 1953 graduate of Wolcottville High School. She was born in Farmerville, Ohio on Dec. 5, 1935. Her parents, Paul and Sarah E. (Puls) Hileman Combs, are deceased. On Feb. 25, 1956 in Wolcottville she married Clayton Bradley. Surviving are her husband; a stepfather, Leroy F. Combs of Rome City; a daughter, Karen Lahee of Kendallville; 6 sons, Rick of Fort Wayne, Kenneth of Avilla, Keith of Nashville, Tenn., Craig and Byron of Kendallville, and Darin of LaOtto; a brother, Ron Combs of Auburn; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers, Don and Roy; and a sister, Velma Baird, preceded her in death. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 10-7-1999
Bradley Millie (Mrs. Austin), LaOtto, died at her home there last Thursday from gall bladder infection. Surviving are the husband, two daughters and a son. Funeral Saturday from the Wesleyan M.E. Church. + 8-?-1936
Bradley Nellie, 23, wife of John C. Bradley of Fort Wayne, died at her home at 1433 High St., that city, last Saturday evening of pneumonia. For a few years the Bradley family lived in York Twp. After leaving Noble County they resided for a time at Andrews, moving to Fort Wayne about one year ago, where they have since resided. She was a native of McMinnville, Tenn. and is survived by the husband; two sons, Robert, aged two, and Kenneth, aged six; the mother, Mrs. Leona Jetmore, Fort Wayne; one sister; and five brothers. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. + 2-?-1920
Bradley Olive Grace - Seven children ranging in age from fourteen years to two weeks mourned the death of the late Mrs. Grace Bradley, wife of Floyd Bradley, who resides in Noble County four miles west of Swan. She submitted to a Caesarian operation at Sacred Heart Hospital July 19. Uremic poisoning was the cause of death, which took place Tuesday morning (d. 8-14-1928). She was born in Noble County July 28, 1895, a daughter of Noah and Nettie Williams, who now reside at St. Johns in Butler Twp. In March 1914 she was married to Mr. Bradley. Their seven children are Mildred 14, Lucille, 12, Leita 9, Vern 7, Glenn 4, Gerald 2 and Leroy, the baby of two weeks. Surviving also are two brothers, John F. Williams of Detroit and F. R. Williams of Minneapolis. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services Thursday at Hopewell Church, five miles southwest of Avilla. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. * 8-?-1928 ~ 8-30-1928
Bradley Perry (Note: The paper was torn along the left edge, leaving portions "gone", indicated here by….) Saturday, April 7, the people of Oberlin, Kansas, were surprised …. that Perry Bradley, one of … honored citizens had passed … great beyond. It was … at he had been complain-…the past two months but …gined that he was so near … He died while working in … nd was alone when life … born in Indiana some 65… He came to Decatur … 84, settling on a home- ve township, where he er of years and improv- … He then traded his … foundry and machine … owned at the time of… married, his first … eight years ago, was married a … wife, three sons, nd Verna, and one … Arthur Teeter of yomig, two sisters, … Truelove of Avilla and …ong of Grand Rapids, are left to mourn his … ial was held at the house …ay, April 12, th sermon … vers. The Odd Fellows … was an honored me-… g charge of the ceremony. …buried besides his wife in the cemetery. Thus passes … midst one of Oberlin’s …ve and respected citizens… firm friend, an accommo-…neighbor, a kind husband… indulgent father. He … a vacancy that can never be… ~ 4-27-1922
Bradley Vern F, 82, of Fort Wayne, died July 13, 2003, at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. Born May 17, 1921 near Avilla, he graduated from Avilla High School and was an Army WW II veteran. He was employed by NIPSCO for 34 years, retiring in 1981, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Virginia Bradley of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Bobay of Fort Wayne; and a son, Alan Dean Bradley of New Haven; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Service Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Graveside military service by American Legion Post 241 at Lindenwood Cemetery. ^ 7-15-2003
Bradshaw Keith Aaron, infant son of Michael and Kathryn Jo Bradshaw, Wolcottville, died Thursday, shortly after birth in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; a sister, a brother, and grandparents, Carolyn Foelling, Fort Wayne, Lloyd and Donna Easterday, Fremont and Richard and Julie Miller, Cleveland, Ohio. Private services Saturday. + 12-20-1988
Bradtmiller Janice D, 33, of 14031 Dunton Road, died Aug. 11 in her home. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne and an assembler at General Electric Co. for 13 years. She is survived by her husband, Thomas; two daughters, Christine and Ginger; two sons, Travis and Parker, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Kenneth Mains, Huntertown; a brother, Jack Mains of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Joyce Mains of Huntertown. A memorial service was in Union Chapel United Brethren Church Aug. 13. + 8-11-1977
Brady Betty Louise, 65, of Kendallville, died March 25, 1996 in McCray Hospital. She was born in Elkhart Twp, Noble County, on Sept. 7, 1930 to Ross and Grace (Gonser) Fulk. On Dec. 31, 1965 in Kendallville she married Richard A. Brady. He died Aug. 22, 1986. She was a member of the Kendallville Women of the Moose and Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters, Vickie Griffith of Cromwell and Sandra White of Kendallville; a son, Mark Minier of LaGrange; a sister, Tona Halsey of Rome City; 3 brothers, Kenneth Fulk of Albion, Richard Fulk of Rome City and Wayne Fulk of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-25-1996
Brady Carolyn Lee, 33, wife of Charles Brady and daughter of Mrs. Virginia Owens, Kendallville, and George Owens, was murdered early Wednesday morning in LaPorte County. The body was discovered Wednesday on the Monon Railroad tracks one mile north of Westville near the railroad crossing with CR 300S. She died of a bullet wound in the left temple shot from a .32 caliber pistol. She was in a process of getting a divorce from Charles Brady was reported to have been engaged to marry a third time. It was reported she was the mother of three children. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1970
Brady Caroline M, 80, of Kendallville, died today in Kendallville Manor nursing home. She was born in Noble County on Jan. 7, 1913 to Ora and Helen (Gillespie) Parker. On Nov. 7, 1933 in Kendallville she married Kenneth C. Brady. He died in April 1970. She had been employed by McCray Refrigerator. Surviving are 5 daughters, Marjorie Caldwell of LaGrange, Nancy Becker, Sandra Cogan and Diane Sturgis of Kendallville and Susan Lawson of Sherwood, Ohio; a son, Gerald Brady of Kendallville; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Danny and Richard; and 2 brothers, Leman and Elmer Parker, preceded her in death. Graveside services Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery. + 9-27-1993
Brady Charles Richard, 75 of Kendallville, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 19, 1913 and was a lifetime Kendallville area resident. A WW II Marine veteran, he retired in 1973 as owner and operator of Chuck’s Tavern after more than 13 years. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Moose Lodge, all of Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Stephen Brady of Kendallville; a stepson, John Fracaro; and a stepdaughter, Natalie Guiterrez, both of Kendallville; and two stepdaughters. Two brothers, Paul and Fred, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-22-1989
Brady Charles, 45, died at his home in Ligonier Saturday after a long critical illness from pneumonia. He was a lover of nature and an ardent hunter and fisherman. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, Betty. + 4-?-1935
Brady Danny D, 65, of Kendallville, died April 12, 1993 in McCray Hospital from cancer. He was born in Kendallville April 26, 1947, the son of Kenneth and Caroline (Parker) Brady. His father died April 5, 1970. He was a journeyman-machinist at Flint & Walling in Kendallville and a member of Moose Lodge 1301. Surviving are 2 sons, Kenneth and Timothy of Fort Wayne; a brother, Jerry of Kendallville; and 5 sisters, Margie Caldwell of LaGrange, Nancy Becker, Diane Sturgis and Sandy Cogan of Kendallville and Sue Lawson of Defiance, Ohio. A brother, Dick, died Aug. 22, 1986. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-12-1993
Brady David P, 43, of 206 S. Albany St., Wolcottville, died Wednesday at his residence. Born in Kendallville May 27, 1943, he was the son of Paul H. and Wyveta (Larkin) Brady. On Sept. 16, 1962 in Kendallville, he married Diana Casselman. He moved to Wolcottville 12 years ago from Kendallville and was production scheduler for United Technologies Essex Group, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; two sons, David L. Jr. and Duane, both Wolcottville; and two grandchildren. A daughter, Donna L. preceded him in death May 16, 1965. Services Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 11-19-1986
Brady Erna M, 73, died Friday in Leisure Oak Nursing Home, Defiance, Ohio. She was a former resident of Auburn and was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn. She was born Oct. 24, 1915 in Henry County, Ohio to William F. and Minnie (Mahnke) Meyer. On Dec. 26, 1981, she married Hudson Brady in Auburn. He died Sept. 2, 1988. Survivors include one brother, Edwin of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Edna Stockman of Ridgeville Corner, Ohio, and Rufina Fenstermaker of Santa Maria, Calif. and seven nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday in St. Mark’s Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-12-1989
Brady Harriet, 84, of R. 1, died today following surgery at Goshen General Hospital. She was born Dec. 13, 1894 in Noble County to Fremont and Huldah (Vance) Damey. She married Charley Brady on April 12, 1917. He died in 1935. She lived in Ligonier before moving to Rome City where she resided for the past 15 years. She was a member of the GAR and was retired from the Wirk Garment Co. in Ligonier. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Beth) Coffman of Rome City; three grandchildren, Karl J. Coffman, Kimmell, John V. Coffman, Rome City, Mrs. Ernest (Janet) Cook, Wawaka; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beulah Working, Ligonier. Funeral Monday at Hutchins and Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-8-1979
Brady Helen M "Granny", 98, died today at her Rome City residence. She was owner of Brady's Landing and Granny's Restaurant since 1928. She was born in Fort Wayne June 3, 1900 to Frederick and Lulu (Radtke) Belschner. On Dec. 24, 1919 in Fort Wayne she married Thomas J. "Jeff" Brady, who died March 7, 1956. She was a member of Rome City American Legion Post 381. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy Mossman of Rome City; 2 sisters, Pauline Lewis of Fort Wayne and Martha Luderes of Grand Rapids, Mich. 9 grandchildren, Margaret, Mike and David Mossman, Tom, Stan, Pat, Jim and Kevin Brady; 15 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Hudson in 1988; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Monday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-26-1999
Brady Hudson F, 62, 606 Ensley Ave., Auburn, died Friday in DeKalb County Hospital. He was born Dec. 20, 1925 in Mishawaka to Thomas J. and Helen (Belchner) Brady. He was married to Erna Bieberich Dec. 26, 1981 in Auburn. He retired as truck driver from Gate Truck Line of Chicago in 1981 after 28 years and moved to Auburn in 1981 from Rome City where he lived most of his life. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in Jan. 1943 and served until Feb.1946 on the U.S.S. New Jersey. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Auburn, Rome City American Legion Post 381 for 42 years, and a life member of Kendallville VFW. Surviving are his wife and mother; five sons, Tom E. and Stanley H., Rome City, Patrick D., Kenneth J. and James F., Kendallville; one sister, Dorothy Mossman of Rome City; and 13 grandchildren. Services Sunday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. + 9-2-1988
Brady Kenneth E, 58, died Sunday at his residence at 309 E. Williams St. He was born in Noble County on June 8, 1911, the son of Edward and Cora Stienbarger Brady, and had lived in Kendallville 40 years, moving here from Rome City. On Nov. 7, 1933 he married Caroline Marie Parker. A processing engineer for Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., he was also president of ABC Men’s Bowling Association and a member of Kendallville Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Caroline; three sons, Sgt. 1C Richard, U. S. Army in Germany, Gerald, Kendallville, and Danny at home; five daughters, Mrs. Edward (Marjorie) Caldwell, LaGrange, Mrs. Scott (Nancy) Becker, Mrs. Jack (Sandy) Cogan, both Kendallville, Mrs. Jimmie (Susie) Lawson, Mark Center, Ohio, and Mrs. Robert (Dianne) Sturgis, Kendallville; 13 grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ira (Helen) Lytle, Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Albert (Myrtle) Schmidt, Inkster, Mich., Mrs. Neal (Thelma) Pender, Lincoln Park, Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Davis; and one brother, Leland Fisher, Kendallville. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1970
Brady Paul H, 60, Wolcottville, died Sunday in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1915 in Kendallville to Harry and Blanche (Haifley) Brady. His wife preceded him in death. He was a lifetime area resident who was a retired foundry molder. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 86, Kendallville, and a veteran of WW II. He is survived by one son, David P., Wolcottville; two brothers, Fred, Tampa, Fla., and Charles, Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Funeral in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Brady Richard Allen, 51, Kendallville, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Kendallville Jan. 15, 1935, the son of Kenneth and Caroline (Parker) Brady. He married Betty (Fulk) Minier Dec. 31, 1965. He was a lifetime Kendallville resident and retired from the army after 22 years. He was employed by No-Sag in Kendallville and was a veteran of WW II, a member of the VFW in Kendallville and the American Legion Post 240 in Avilla and Eagles Lodge in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife and mother; two daughters, Vickie Griffith and Sandra White, Ligonier; a son, Mark Minier of LaGrange; five sisters, Mrs. Edward (Marjorie) Caldwell, LaGrange, Mrs. Scott (Nancy) Becker, Mrs. Jack (Sandy) Logan, and Mrs. Robert (Diane) Sturgis, all Kendallville, and Mrs. Jimmie (Susan) Lawson of Sherwood, Ohio; two brothers, Jerry and Danny Brady, Kendallville; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-28-1986
Brady Sherry J, 64, died Sept. 20, 2010 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. She was born in Bradshaw, W.Va. on July 20, 1946, to Theodore and Eula (Anglin) Arrington. She married Gerald E. Brady on May 11, 1992, in Albion. She was employed as a receptionist at McCray Hospital in Kendallville and CompreCare Home Health and part-time at Uniform Printing. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include her husband; a son, Steve Downing of Fort Wayne; two daughters and a son-in-law, Terri and Jim Sowards of South Milford and Traci Messer of Kendallville; two stepdaughters; seven grandchildren, Kayla Sowards, Jacob Sowards, Jamee Sowards, Brittney Asbury, Jasmine Beets, Tayler Messer, and Kaleb Messer; 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Joann Arrington of Avilla and David and Connie Arrington of Fish Lake, LaGrange County; and a sister, Pearl “Bonnie” Lehnar of Kendallville. Memorial services at a later date at the Kingdom Hall in Kendallville. ^ 9-22-2010
Bragg Lois, 21, died at Huntington County Hospital. She was born Dec. 20, 1948 to Ray and Nina (Lung) Clark, former residents of Albion, now living in Jeffersonville. Surviving are the parents; her husband, Kent, to whom she was married March 19, 1969; a brother, Rex of Huntington; a sister, Mrs. Stanley Stucker of Churubusco; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curt Lung of Albion. Funeral Aug. 1 at Merkx Funeral Home in Huntington. Burial, Mt. Etna Cemetery. + 8-?-1970
Brainard Ida C, 76, widow of Fred and a lifelong resident of Kendallville, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Long, near Woodruff, Monday. Surviving are the daughter; two sons, Milo E. of Kendallville, and Albert of St. Cloud, Minn. two brothers, Almon Hall of Oklahoma City, and Willis Hall of Salem Center; two half-brothers, Leon Hall of Woodruff and Harry Hall of South Milford; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Mabel Smith of Detroit, and Mrs. Nina Hartmon of Syracuse. Funeral Wednesday at Woodruff Church. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Braley William F, 72, of Texas, Ohio, died November 21, 2000. A graduate of Ohio State University, he was a safety engineer who retired from Owens Illinois in Toledo in 1981. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WW II. He also worked for the Pittsburgh and West Virginia, the C&O, and the Pennsylvania railroads, and for U.S. Steel, Anchor Hocking, Glidden-Durkee and Kemper Insurance. He was born July 12, 1928 in Smithfield, Ohio to William W. and Agnes (Swyers) Braley. On September 21, 1952 he married Doma L. Bell, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Barb Braley of Avilla, Doug and Becki Braley of Texas, Ohio, and Brian and Pam Braley of Liberty Center, Ohio; a daughter, Lacie Braley of Westerville, Ohio; a brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Mabel Braley of Mount Pleasant, Ohio; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Zinck and Ellen Bailey; and 2 brothers, Robert and Jim. A memorial service was at Liberty Center United Methodist Church, Liberty Center, Ohio. ~ 11-30-2000
Bramson Judith Ann, 46, of Casper, Wy., died Sept. 11 in Casper. She was born in Kendallville July 9, 1952 to Richard and Shirley (Morr) Schlichtenmyer. She married Steve Bramson. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Isabell Bramson of Casper; 2 sons, Jeremy Trowbridge and Dean Bramson of Casper; 2 sisters, Jan Leighty and Deanna Rodenbeck of Kendallville; and a brother, John Schlichtenmyer of Kendallville. Funeral Wednesday in Bustards Funeral Home in Casper. Burial, later. + 9-11-1998
Brand Charles, 75, died at his home at Ashley Sunday. He is the father of Charles (Chuck) Brand formerly of Avilla. He succumbed to a heart attack. He had complained to his wife about a pain around his heart after they had retired for the night. He and Ethel Gensler were married 52 years ago this month. He retired as an evangelist four years ago. Surviving in addition to the wife are five sons; a daughter; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a half-sister. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene at Ashley. ~ 12-15-1960
Brand Charles W, "Chuck", 83, died March 17, 2002 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. From 1945 to the mid-1980s he was the owner and operator of Brand's Auto Sales. He founded Brand's Car Wash in the late 1960s. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army and in the 807th Tank Destroyer Battalion during WW II. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars. He was a member of American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 2749 and Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. He was born in Ashley November 15, 1918 to the Rev. Charles and Ethel (Gensler) Brand. He married Mary Jane Crothers in Avilla November 17, 1942. She survives in Kendallville. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susie Brand of Big Long Lake, Wolcottville, and Michael and Debbie Brand and Joel Brand of Kendallville; a sister, Grace Morgan of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Tiffany, Lindsay and Jordan Brand, Tara Thiery and Jennifer Davis; 5 step-grandchildren, Andrew, Jeremy and Daniel Perkins and Drew and Tony Mark; and 5 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Allison Davis and Nate, Daniel and Andrew Thiery. Services Thursday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 3-18-2002
Brand Edward A, 74, of 228 S. Morton St., Kendallville, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Sheboygan, Wis., Nov. 26, 1914, the son of Mathias and Clara Brand. He was a WW II veteran. Surviving are his wife, the former Marion Adams; a daughter, Mrs. George (Janice) Slinger of Wolcottville; a sister, Doris Gandre of Sheboygan, Wis. four brothers, Walter and Robert of Sheboygan, Mathias of Alberta, Canada, and Harold of Elkhart Lake, Wis. six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A son, Richard A. Dukes, two brothers, and a sister preceded him in death. Graveside services Monday at the VA National Cemetery in Marion. + 10-12-1989
Brand Ethel, 73, of near Ashley, the widow of the late Rev. Charles Brand, fell down the basement steps at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Robins of Fort Wayne, Sunday while visiting there. She was rushed to the Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital where she died; Monday. Surviving are the daughter and five sons, including Charles Brand of Kendallville, a former Avilla resident. Her husband died Dec. 11, 1960. Services last Wednesday in the Nazarene Church in Auburn. ~ 10-14-1965
Brand George L, 71, Rome City, died in the Veteran’s Hospital, Fort Wayne Sunday. He was born Nov. 3, 1894 near Rome City, the son of William and Ida (Barnes) Brand, and had lived his entire lifetime in that community. He was a WW I veteran and a member of the Rome City American Legion. Survivors include one son, George of Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Baker, Fort Wayne; one grandchild; and one sister, Goldie Fair, Sturgis, Mich. Two brothers, Kenneth, Angola and Charles, Kalamazoo, Mich., also survive. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in the Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. ~ 4-11-1968
Brand Ida Gertrude was born Sept. 26, 1876 and died March 19, 1952. Services March 22, 1952 at Davis Funeral Home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 3-19-1952
Brand Ida May. 96, of Angola, died July 3, 2009 at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Angola. She was a member of the Quincy, Mich. OES. She was born Nov. 3, 1912 in Ligonier to Alonzo and Grace (Wenner) Altimus. She married Kenneth Brand on Nov. 14, 1931. He died April 29, 1988. Surviving are a son, Richard Brand of Greenbush, Mich. a daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Ronald Funnell of Angola; and a sister, Virginia Smith of Sturgis, Mich. She was also preceded in death by a brother and 3 sisters. Services Tuesday at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. ^ 7-5-2009
Brand Leroy C, 65, 110 N. Riley St., Kendallville, died today at his home. He was born May 13, 1911 at Ashley to Rev. Charles O. and Ethel (Gensler) Brand. He married Lueta Nisely on Sept. 7, 1935 at Ashley. He moved to Kendallville 13 years ago from Garrett. He was retired and a member of the Nazarene Church, Kendallville. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alice Faye Huffer, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Nancy Schinbeckler, Kendallville; two sons, Allen, Sanborn, N.Y., and Robert, Finley, Ohio; four brothers, Rev. Willis, Fort Wayne, Donald, Ashley, Rev. Gail, Algona, Iowa, and Charles, Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Grace Morgan, Fort Wayne; and nine grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 4-?-1977
Brand Lowell T, 33, minister of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Mulberry, Ohio, was killed Saturday in a two-car crash near Cincinnati, Ohio. The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Brand, he was a native of Ashley and in 1957 was married to the former Rachelle Miller of Defiance. Charles Brand, a former Avilla resident and now of Kendallville, is a surviving cousin. Funeral Tuesday in Mulberry Church. ~ 4-6-1967
Brand Mary Jane, 87, of Kendallville, died Aug. 28, 2009 in Kendallville Manor HealthCare Center. She was treasurer of Brand's Car Wash in Kendallville and had also worked at Auburn Rubber Co., General Electric in Fort Wayne, in the office of Avilla High School, and as a proofreader for The News Sun. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1940 and had attended Charmaine Finishing School in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla and Tri Kappa Sorority. She was born June 27, 1922 in Noble County to Fred and Hazel (Graber) Crothers. She married Charles Brand on May 18, 19451. He died in 2002. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Dennis and Susie Brand of Big Long Lake, Mike and Debbie Brand of Kendallville and Joe Brand of Rome City; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Doug Davis of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Cleo Mark of Avilla and Martha Ringler of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clifford Crothers, and a sister, Patty Croy. Funeral Monday jn Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 8-29-2009
Brand Robert, about 25, of Avilla, was killed Monday when his car skidded off the road and crashed into a tree a mile north of Kendallville. Injured in the accident were Theodosia Walsh and owner of the car, Omer Traxler. Surviving are his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles O. Brand of Ashley; a sister, Mrs. Grace Robbins of Ashley; five brothers, Rev. Leroy C. of Auburn, Rev. Willis of Fort Wayne, Rev. Carl of New Bremen, Ohio, Charles of Avilla, and Donald of Ashley. Funeral at Nazarene Church in Auburn this afternoon. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 9-?-1946
Brand Wesly was buried March 29, 1927. + 3-29-1927
Brand Willis H, an interdenominational minister and evangelist who spent 49 years traveling the United States and Canada with his wife preaching at various churches, died Monday in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Margaret L. a son, Willis E. of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Glover of Clearwater, Fla. three brothers, Donald W. of Ashley, Rev. Carl E. of Algona, Iowa, and Charles of Kendallville; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Glover of Fort Wayne. Services Wednesday in Auburn Nazarene Church. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 10-18-1979
Brandeberry Alice L, 69, of Kendallville, died today in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 1, 1927 to Robert and Minnie (Anderson) Fritzius. On Dec. 30, 1949 in Pa., she married Lester Brandeberry. He died Oct. 18, 1933. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Cindy) Prater of Auburn; a son, Greg of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Brad, Jack, Shannon and Jerry Brandeberry and Christ Prater. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Lee. Memorial services Monday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Burial, Sedan Cemetery, Corunna. + 4-11-1997
Brandeberry Earl, 74, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Tuesday in the Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Wawaka, Dec. 12, 1905, he was the son of Fred and Myrtle (Hart) Brandeberry. On April 29, 1939 he married Florence Harp in Kendallville. She died March 24, 1978. He was a retired employee of Flint & Walling and was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness. Survivors are a daughter, Betty Leslie of Ligonier; two sons, David Lee of Fort Wayne, and Lester of R. 1, Corunna; two sisters, Doris Pankop of Sedan, and Wava Seidel of Canton, Ohio; a brother, Harley of Sedan; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services tonight in Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1980
Brandeberry Elizabeth, 61, died Sept. 5. Funeral Tuesday at the Wawaka M. E. Church. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. She leaves a husband and 9 children. ^ 9-16-1880
Brandeberry Florence C, 71, R. 2, Kendallville, died today in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born July 6, 1906 in Noble County, she was the daughter of James and Pearl (Bowman) Harp. She married Earl Brandeberry April 29, 1939 in Kendallville. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors are the husband; two sons, David Lee and Lester, rural Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Jeanette Souder, Auburn; and one brother, Robert L. Harp, Peoria, Ill. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. A memorial service will be Sunday in Kingdom Hall. The body will be cremated. + 3-?-1978
Brandeberry Lester L, 70, of Corunna, died Monday in the VA Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 22, 1923 to Earl and Dora (Yoder) Brandeberry. On Dec. 30, 1949 in Pa., he married Alice Fritzius. A retired farmer, he was a veteran of WW II and attended Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Cindy) Prater of Auburn; a son, Greg of Kendallville; a sister, Betty Leslie of Ligonier; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, preceded him in death. No services. + 10-18-1993
Brandeberry Lida E, about 88, a native of Noble County, died March 4 at her daughter’s home in West Liberty, Ohio. Her husband, John, died in 1937. Surviving are three sons, Jesse and Jerry of Middlebury, Ind., and Floyd of Urbana, Ohio; and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Snyder of West Liberty, Ohio, and Mrs. Nellie Foughty of Urbana. Funeral Wednesday in Cosperville Baptist. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-?-1951
Brandeberry Lillian, 87, Ligonier, died this morning at Goshen General Hospital. Born Aug. 16, 1886, she lived most of her life in Ligonier. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving is one son, Thomas Jackson, Goshen. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, New Paris Cemetery. + 1-?-1974
Brandehoff Margaret R died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Home. A native of Buffalo, N. Y., she had resided most of her life in Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Her husband, John G., survives. Funeral this morning. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 3-16-1967
Brandenburg Bernice E, 77, Kendallville, died February 14, 2002 at Zephyr Haven Rehab in Zephyrhills, Fla. She had worked at Cooper Tire in Auburn and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla and the American Legion Post 240 Ladies Auxiliary. She was born March 10, 1924 to William C. and Margaret (McGrath) Voors. She married Nova Brandenburg on May 1, 1942 in Fort Wayne. He survives in Kendallville. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Janet McGuire of Kendallville and Karen Pequinot of Fort Wayne; one brother, Carl Voors of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Thelma Wolf of St. Clairsville, Ohio, and Delores Mumper of New Haven; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daniel; 4 brothers, Ray, Clem, Harold and Lawrence Voors; and one sister, Margaret Freiburger. Services in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 2-21-2002
Brandenburg Larry L, 38, died Saturday in a one-car accident two and one-half miles southwest of LaGrange. Former Avilla resident, he was employed with United Telephone of Indiana at LaGrange and resided at R. 3, LaGrange. Born Feb. 15, 1942 in Whitley County, he was the son of Clifford and Sophia (Mont) Brandenburg of R. 3, Howe. He married Darlene Hoffman May 23, 1970 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents and wife; three daughters, Sherrie Ann 16, Lisa Jo 12, Tammy 6; and a son, Tony 3, all at home; one brother, Russell, Columbia City; two sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Evelyn) Crawford, Columbia City, and Mrs. Patricia Keck, Pierceton. One son, Scott A., preceded him in death in 1972. He was a member of the North Highland Church of Christ, Fort Wayne, Moose Lodge 1351 in LaGrange and a veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict. Services Tuesday at the Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. ~ 5-15-1980
Brandenburg Nova, 90, died July 14, 2013, at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born on July 8, 1923, in Sulfer, Indiana, the son of Louis and Bertha (Perkins) Brandenburg. He retired from International Harvester. He served U. S. Army during World War II, and was a member of the Avilla American Legion Post # 240. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Bernice (Voors) Brandenburg; his son, Dan Brandenburg; and 3 brothers, Laverne, Woodrow, and Clyde. Surviving are his wife, Madonna (Koch) Brandenburg of Avilla; 2 daughters, Karen (Brandenburg) Pequignot of Fort Wayne and Janet (Brandenburg) Hashman and her husband, Brent, of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Amy and Mindy Gayheart, Dustin McGuire and his wife, Janet, and Gavin and Brentin McGuire; and 4 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be July 17 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ^ 6-16-2013
Brandenburg Scott Allen was stillborn to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brandenburg Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include the parents; two sisters, Scheri 9, and Lisa 5; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brandenburg of Howe, and Gilbert Hoffman of Avilla. Services Aug. 23 in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Avilla. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. ~ 8-31-1972
Brandgard Eric H, 64, of Kendallville, died October 23, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 4, 1949, to Robert and Faye (Kurtz) Brandgard. He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1967, Indiana Central College in 1971, and St. Francis College in Fort Wayne in 1975 with a master’s degree in education. He married Patsy Sue Hazel on June 12, 1970, in Indianapolis. Eric was a longtime educator and coach. He retired from East Noble School Corporation in 2008 after 37 years of service. He taught middle school social studies at Avilla and Rome City. He coached wrestling, football and track at the middle schools and football at the high school. He was also the athletic director for a period of time and assistant principal for seven years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. He was a member of the F&AM Lodge #276 of Kendallville. Survivors include his wife; a son, Dane and Carie Brandgard of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Allison, Lief, Lars, and Hanneliese Brandgard; a brother, Robin and Ginny Brandgard of Plainfield, Indiana; and a sister, Kirstin and Clay Baird of Mt. Ida, Arkansas. Funeral, October 28, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-26-2013
Brandt Anna (Norden), 89, was born April 2, 1885 in Holgate, Ohio to Diedrich and Sophie (Sandman) Sheele and married William Brandt in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stryker, Ohio. He preceded her in death in 1963. She had lived at R. 1, Avilla the past 12 years and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Herman Norden, Avilla, and Ernest Norden, Ashley; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Four sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Woodburn. ~ 12-12-1974
Brandt Barbara, 74, of Goshen, died Dec. 4, 2000 at her home. Born in Cromwell, she retired from Bower's Party Shoppe in Goshen after 22 years. She owned and operated the Cameo Beauty Salon in Cromwell for 23 years and also co-owned and operated L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Her husband, Paul L., died in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Colleen Samolczyk of Wakarusa; a son, Philip Gregory Moore of South Bend; 3 stepchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy Koher of Goshen and Catherine Leamon of Cromwell; and 3 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter. Services Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Goshen. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-5-2000
Brandt Kenneth, 38, of Ligonier died in a one-car crash near Kendallville on U. S. Road 6. He was attempting to pass another car when running onto the berm, causing him to lose control. The car ran off the road at an angle for about 200 feet, plunging down a steep embankment and snapping off a utility pole. The car was demolished. John Morr, 23, also died, and Cecil Trowbridge, Jr. was injured. A former service station operator and a resident of this city and community since about 1940, Brandt had planned to move to Kendallville from Ligonier. He was a native of Willshire, O. Surviving are the widow, Beulah; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Cecil Trowbridge, Mrs. Gene Cogan, and Mary Lou Brandt, Ligonier; the mother, Mrs. Daphne Brandt of Fort Wayne; six brothers, Noble, Paul, Donald and Jack Brandt, and Collin Rhodes, all Fort Wayne, and Raymond, Stanley, Wis. and six sisters, Mrs. Alice Tracey, Mrs. Wava Stillwell, Mrs. Ruth Beard and Alice and Barbara Brandt, all Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Charlotte Messenger, Wabash. Funeral Tuesday in L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home. + 8-?-1949
Branham Clifford Jr, 53, died Nov. 6, 2002 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1986. He was plant manager at T.D. Shea in Kendallville 1982-1996 and was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church. He was born July 19, 1949 in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Buster and Bobbie (Ward) Thacker. He married Sandra Ann (Amerman) Rigsby on July 13, 1991 in Kendallville. Surviving; are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Kylen and Brandy Branham and Jesse and Leah Rigsby of Wolcottville; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Krystall and Terry Strock of Kendallville, Crystal and Michael Snow of Helmer, Nichol and Bruce Kinley of Fort Wayne and Ronda and Jeff Dawson of Huntertown; 11 grandchildren, Kayne, Rieley and Reece Hobson, Brook and Caitlyn Snow, Tyler Goelz, Kane Kinley, Dakota and Darika Dawson, and Michael and Larissa Rigsby; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Karen Thacker of Kendallville and John and Denise Thacker of Pueblo, Colo. 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Garnett and John Langley of Lexington, Ky., Katherine and Ronald Fike of Auburn, Deborah and Randy Thornton of Kendallville, and Carolyn and James Sandel of Fort Wayne. A brother, Russell Thacker, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-8-2002
Branham Sharon K, 38, of Kendallville, died Sunday at home from cancer. She was born in Wayland, Ky., March 5, 1952, the daughter of Burnice and Cleta (Manns) Knox. On July 29, 1979 in Auburn she married Clifford "Chuck" Branham. She graduated Nov. 21, 1988 from Wayne University of Cosmetology and was a teacher's aide for East Noble Schools and a cosmetologist at Plaza Beauty Salon. She was a member of Vineyard Christian Fellowship. Surviving are her parents; her husband; a daughter, Krystall and a son Kylen; 2 sisters, Karen Spencer and Sandra Holden of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Van and William Knox of Kendallville. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1990
Brant Matilda May, wife of Samuel B. Brant, agent at Corunna, but a resident of Kendallville for the last five years, died Sunday at her home, 612 S. Main St., Kendallville. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lambright of Wolcottville. At the age of nineteen she married Samuel B. Brant of Elkhart County. They had two sons, Owen M. and Lewis Earl, both of whom, with their father and the deceased’s mother survive her. She also leaves four brothers and three sisters: W. J. Lambright of LaGrange, A. E. Lambright of Valentine, L. Miles Lambright of Elkhart, Alvin Earl Lambright of Wolcottville, Mrs. F. L. Eddy of Angola, Mrs. William Rowe of LaGrange, Mrs. Emma Teeter of Ligonier. Her death was due to peritonitis. She was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral from the home Wednesday. Burial, Wolcottville Cemetery. + 7-?-1908 ^ 7-9-1908
Branyan Elizabeth (McCormick) was born in Huron County, Ohio Aug. 23, 1837. She moved with her parents to Jefferson Twp, in 1854. She married Joseph Branyan Nov. 3, 1859. They had two daughters and two sons, all of whom are living. They moved to Albion about five years ago. She died April 26, 1897, aged 60 years, 8 months and 3 days. Funeral was held at Lutheran Church Wednesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 4-?-1897
Branyan Henry M, 85, died at the home of his son, David, in Grant, Mich. The remains will arrive here this evening and will be taken to the residence of his son, Charles. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant tomorrow. ^ 12-16-1909
Branyan John G, 86, a retired farmer who had resided south of Lisbon most of his life, died last Wednesday in the Butler Hotel Nursing Home in Butler. Surviving are the widow, the former Mary Marti, who also is in the Butler Hotel Nursing Home; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Ihrie, Cree Lake; two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Services Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 1-5-1961
Branyan Joseph was born in Richland County, Ohio Feb. 27, 1827, and died at the home of his son at Muir, Mich. June 10, 1908, aged 81 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was married to Mary Ann Neidich Aug. 12, 1849. They had 3 boys and one girl, Samuel H., Shelbyville, Ind., Margaret Baughman, Helensburg, Ind., George W., Newago, Mich., and William H., who died in infancy. His wife died Jan. 11, 1855. On Nov. 3, 1859 he was married to Elizabeth McCormick. They had 4 children, Roland W., Muir, Mich., Adell Hallett, Cambridge, Ohio, Ulysses S. Grant, Muir, Mich., and Alta M., Albion, Ind. In Aug. 1862 he enlisted in the service of his country in Co. B. 12th, Ind. Vol. Inf.. He participated in battles at Richmond, Ky., Vicksburg, Jackson and Missionary Ridge. He was mustered out in Aug. 1865. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. His second wife died April 26, 1897. He leaves 7 children, 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Obsequies at the Lutheran Church Monday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. > 6-17-1908
Braszel Minnie (Schmenk) - Mrs. Charles Braszel, died at her home in Chicago Sunday. Her brother at Ottawa, Ohio, and her sister at Dayton, Ohio, both died less than three months ago. Henry Schmenk left for Chicago Monday to attend the funeral. ~ 3-16-1893
Brattain Forrest Charles, 93, of Palatine, Ill., died Sept. 30, 2008. He was born in Garrett on May 27, 1915 to Charles and Clara (Hay) Brattain. He married Ardelle Wisel on Nov. 30, 1946 in Spencerville. He was employed for 33 years with International Harvester in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Alice Brattain of Wisdom, Mont. 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jack Bovenmyer of Palatine and Sybil and Al Marshall of Angola; grandchildren, Dave and Marcy Edwards and Jody and Dan Dodson; great-grandchildren, Chloe Edwards and Riley and Logan Dodson; a sister, Marvella Dilley of Auburn. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Farver. Memorial service Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-8-2009
Bratton Diane M, 41, of rural Kimmell, died Dec. 4, 2011, at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Diane M. Bratton, 41, of rural Kimmell died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at the Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was employed at Tower Ribbon in Topeka for 19 years. She was a member of Ormas Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Washington Township 4-H Club and Noble Nimble Thimbles Quilt Club. She graduated from West Noble High School and Fairfield Vocational Cosmetology School.  She was born March 22, 1970, in Columbia City to Roger T. and Toni G. (Butt) Lemon. She married Brian J. Bratton on Nov. 2, 1991. Surviving are her parents; her husband; and 2 children, Thomas James “T.J.” Bratton of Logansport and Kelty Lynn Bratton at home; a brother, Glen (Loreen) Lemon of Kimmell. Services Wednesday at Ormas Baptist Church. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 12-6-2011
Braun Florence, 78, a lifetime Allen County resident, died May 29 at her home. Surviving are her husband, Rolland F. two daughters, Joan E. Blehe, Hoagland, and Lavon Koenig of Fort Wayne; two sons, Robert Saalfrank of Fort Wayne and Eugene Saalfrank of Avilla; a stepson, Kenneth Braun, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Julia Scheumann, Fort Wayne, and Lillian Thiele of New Haven; and 14 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Trinity Suburban Lutheran Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 6-6-1985
Bray Lydia was born in Maryland May 25, 1805 and died August 31, 1877. Mr. Bray died Dec. 25, 1854. She was the mother of 7 children, of whom six are still living. She with her husband emigrated to Noble Count in Nov. 1835 and settled on the farm where both died. In early times they kept a hotel and all the old settlers know the place. She attended strictly to her own business, never interfering with the affairs of others. > 1878
Brazel Carl W, 91, a former Cromwell resident, died Sunday in his home town of Stockland, Ill. He was a farmer and lived in the Cromwell area for 15 years. He was born in Stockland, Ill. in 1884. He is survived by his wife, Amelia, and 12 children. Six children reside in northeastern Indiana. They are Mrs. Inez Dull, Ligonier, Russell and Melvin, both Cromwell, Mrs. Anna Lovejoy, Mrs. Ginnie Wogomon, and Ralph, all of Elkhart. Also Howard, Rossville, Ill., Clair and Carl Jr., Watseka, Ill., Betty Huffman, Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Mary Rose Davis, Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Ruby Williams of Calif. Funeral Thursday in Barker Funeral Home, Milford, Ill. + 5-?-1975
Brazel Evelyn Laverne, 78, died March 26, 2007 at her Cromwell home. A lifetime Noble County resident, she attended Stone's Hill Community Church in Ligonier. She was born March 5, 1929 in Cissna Park, Ill. to Raymond and Helen (Ward) Sloan. She married Melvin A. Brazel on Aug. 25, 1946 in Albion. He died June 14, 2006. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Darlene Brazel of Cromwell; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Rosalie and Mike Albaugh and Donna Sue and Larry Culp of Cromwell; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Raymond Jr. and Elmer Sloan; and a sister, Shirley Craighead. Services Thursday at J. A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 3-27-2007
Brazel Katharine Maria, 92, of Ligonier, died Aug. 31, 2006 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She owned Brazel Bait Shop on Lake Wawasee for many years. A graduate of Albion High School, she was a member of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She was born Nov. 2, 1913 in Arcola to Irvin and Emma (Hissong) Bair. On Nov. 28, 1935 she married Russell Brazel. He died Feb. 27, 2004. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lexie Jane and William Sylvester of Goshen; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Anne of Ligonier and Jack and Sandee of Kimmell; a brother, Arthur Bair of Upland; 12 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were 3 sisters and a brother. Services Tuesday at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-2-2006
Brazel Melvin A, 81, of rural Cromwell, died June 14, 2006 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. A farmer, he was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and a member of West Noble American Legion Post. He was born Sept. 18, 1924 in Elkhart County to Carl and Amelia Johana (Graening) Brazel. He married Evelyn Sloan on Aug. 25, 1947 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Darlene of Cromwell; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Rosalie and Mike Albaugh and Donna and Larry Culp of Cromwell; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Ralph of Elkhart, Howard and Ruth of Rossville, Ill., and Clair and Betty of Watseka, Ill. 3 sisters, Inez Dull of Ligonier, Betty Hoffman of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ruth Williams-Brown of Chambersburg, Pa. 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Jenny Wolgamon, Anna Lovejoy and Mary Davis; and 3 brothers, Carl, Freddy and Russell. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-15-2006
Brazzell Janet, 64, an Albion funeral director, died March 16 from breast cancer. She was born Jan. 17, 1932 in Terre Haute to Manford and Ethel (Green) Hyde. On Sept. 17, 1949 in Seelyville she married John M. Brazzell. She moved to Avilla from Terre Haute in 1955 and had lived in Albion since 1963. She was a licensed embalmer and funeral director for more than 40 years, a co-owner with her husband, John, of Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. She was a 1954 graduate of Indiana College of Mortuary Science and was the only board certified female licensed embalmer and funeral director in Noble County. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. She and her husband belonged to many dance clubs and danced throughout the United States. Surviving are her husband; a son, Terry of Avilla; a daughter, Cheryl Beckage of Indianapolis; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer Brazzell of Albion, John Brazzell of Avilla, and Nicole Beckage of Indianapolis; 3 sisters, Linda Scantlin of Middletown, Ohio, Sheila Jones of Martinsville, and Debby Hyde of Terre Haute. Funeral March 20 in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-28-1996
Brazzell Terry L, 57, died May 7, 2010 at his home in Albion. He was born May 30, 1952 in Washington D.C. to John and Janet (Hyde) Brazzell. He graduated from Central Noble High School in 1970 and Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1971. He served as the Noble County Corner from 1992 until 2000 and was a member of the Avilla Fire Dept. for over 35 years. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla, the Albion and Avilla Masonic lodges, Avilla American Legion Post 240 SAL and Albion Rotary Club. He married Jeanie Burtch on Sep. 8, 1972 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Matt Getts of Kendallville, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Megan Brazzell of Avilla; and 3 grandchildren, Jacob and Natalie Getts of Kendallville and J. Aaron Brazzell II of Avilla; his father of Auburn; one sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Michael Beckage of Carmel, Ind. He was preceded in death by his mother on March 16, 1996. Funeral May 12 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-9-2010
Brdecka Jo-Ann, Sister, 43, pastoral associate at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion for the past three years, died Sunday in Glenview, Ill. from cancer. She was born Nov. 9, 1942 in Ill. to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brdecka. She was a member of the Order of the School Sisters of St. Francis. Surviving are her parents; two brothers; one sister; and a grandmother. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at St. Collette Catholic Church in Rolling Meadows, Ill. Burial, All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Ill. + 8-10-1986
Bream Charles S died Feb. 6, 1973 at a nursing home in Casper, Wyoming. He was pastor from 1912 to 1915 at the Lutheran Parish, which included St. Mark’s, Albion, Rehoboth and Mt. Pleasant. Interment was in Gettysburg, Penn. + 3-?-1973
Brecbill Maude R, 84, of 330 N. Oak St., Kendallville, died Monday at her residence. Born July 20, 1901 in Fairfield Twp, DeKalb County, she was the daughter of Scott and Lizzie (Pincher) Brecbill. She moved to Kendallville from Waterloo in 1935. She was former owner and operator of Cinderella Shop in Kendallville and a member of American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary. There are no survivors. Graveside services at Waterloo Cemetery Wednesday. + 12-2-1985
Brechbill Blanche M, 88, Wakefield Village, died today in Kendallville Lutheran Home. She was born May 6, 1888 in DeKalb County to Alexander F. and Jennie (George) Slater. In 1909 she married Jay S. Brechbill in Corunna. He died March 31, 1953. She moved to Kendallville from Garrett in 1921 and lived with her daughter and son-in-law from 1973 to May 1976. She was a member of First Christian Church, Kendallville OES and American Legion Auxiliary and was a past president of State Board Women’s Christian Missionary Society. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Pollard, Wakefield Village; one brother, Lynn Slater, Cree Lake; one granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Terrey, Prescott, Ariz. and three great-grandchildren, Paula, David and Andrew Terrey. One son, Lt. Lawrence B., died Aug. 13, 1944 in WW II. Funeral in Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1976
Brechbill Jennie, 86, was born Jan. 23, 1887 in Mansfield, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary (Koogler) Hoover. She married Frank D. Brechbill in 1913. He preceded her in death in 1947. She died Monday at the home of her son, Frank Jr., in Canton, Ohio. Other survivors include four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at the Christian Union Brethren in Christ Church near Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 12-13-1973
Brechbill Lawrence M, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brechbill and husband of Mrs. Ruth B. Brechbill of Kendallville, was reported missing as of Aug. 13, 1944 and has been declared dead by the War Department. It is thought Lt. Brechbill’s bombing plane received a direct hit while on a mission over Rouen, France, en route to Everux, France, the objective of the mission. + 8-?-1944
Brecheisen Marion, 58, a resident of Ligonier for 10 years before going to Loveland, Colo. a number of years ago, died in Colo. Also a former resident of the Sturgis area, she was a member of OES. Surviving are the husband to whom she was married in 1925; two daughters, Mrs. Danny Harmel and Zelma Brecheisen of Loveland; two sons, Dale of Seimoe Dam, Wyo., and J. D. of Casper, Wyo. two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bucknell of Nottawa, Mich., and Mrs. John Wall of Centreville, Mich. and two brothers, Clare Fillmore of Detroit and Vern Fillmore of Coldwater, Mich. Services Monday in Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis, Mich. Burial at Nottawa. + 8-?-1960
Brecheisen Ted, 60, former resident of Ligonier, died of a heart attack at his home in Loveland, Colo. Tues. evening. For many years he owned and operated the Ligonier Crossroads Restaurant and Texaco Station at the corner of U. S. 6 and Indiana 23. His wife, Marion, preceded him in death a few years ago. He was a member of the Ligonier Masonic and Eastern Star Lodges. Survivors include two sons, two daughters and several grandchildren. Service in Putnam Funeral Home, Coldwater, Mich., Saturday. Burial, Nottawa Cemetery. + 1-?-1967
Breckenridge Carrie, 85, died Dec. 27, 1942 at the home of Dean Horsewood in Rensselaer, Ind. She had made her home in Albion for a number of years and was an aunt of Mrs. Horsewood. Funeral Tuesday at Chalmers. Burial at Chalmers. + 12-?-1942
Breeden Beth L, 92, a former resident of Albion, died Sept. 17, 1989 in a nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was born Aug. 28, 1897 to Sherman W. and Flossie A. Trumbull Rimmel in Jefferson Twp. Jan. 14, 1920 she married Carl Cary Breeden in the Methodist parsonage in Albion. He died May 29, 1948. Educated in local schools, she attended International Business College, Fort Wayne, and worked in the Noble County treasurer’s office before her marriage. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Prentiss Chapter OES. Surviving is her daughter, Joan Goodwin of Colorado Springs, granddaughter, Kay Bryan of Lawrence, Kans. and great-grandson, Christopher of Lawrence. Memorial service Sept. 26 at Asbury Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-17-1989
Breeden Carl C, 49, (b. 1-12-1899) Albion resident, died May 29, 1948 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Albion Methodist Church, the F&AM Lodge of Albion and the Consistory of Fort Wayne. He was a retired automobile dealer and for many years had served as a member of the Albion town board. Surviving are the wife, Beth; one daughter, Mrs. Jack Goodwin of Indianapolis; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Auer of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Edith Bulson of Madrid, Spain. Services June 1 at the Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1948
Breeden Claude was born in Allegan County, Michigan September 22, 1875, the son of Isaac Breeden, and came to Noble County May 12, 1878.  At the age of 22, he married Stella Granger of Jefferston Twp.  To this union were born 3 children, Carl, Edith and Ione.  One of the buildings he assisted on was the Cosperville Free Baptist Church.  He was currently in the cmploy of Contractor Bruggemann and had been working on the new school building.  He lost his life in  an accident on Garden St. in Kendallville.  He is survived by his wife, parents, 3 children, 2 sisters, Mrs. D. E. Williamson of this city and Mrs. J. C. Wagner of Fort Wayne, and one brother, H.S. Breeden of Garrett.  Obsequies at the late residence Monday.  Burial, Albion Cemetery.  Kendallville Standard Weekly 7-14-1905 
Breeden Isaac S was born in Madison County, Va. Aug. 1, 1845, and died at his home in Albion, Sept. 18, 1914, aged 69 years, one month and 17 days. He grew to manhood in the state of his birth and at the breaking out of the Civil War answered his country’s call and served three years. After the war he went to Silver Creek, Mich., and while there he married Nancy E. Campbell, who with one daughter, Mrs. Alice Wagner, survive him. The other three children, Claude and Homer, and Mrs. Memory Williamson, have preceded him in death. One sister, Mrs. J. W. Huffaker; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren are also left. His death came after two days of suffering, following a fall. The obsequies were held at the residence on Sept. 21. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 9-18-1914
Breidert Charles F E was born on April 7, 1832 in the city of Berlin, Germany. At the age of 17 he came to America and in Sept. 1862 enlisted in Co. G, 37th Ohio volunteers. After serving his adopted county 3 years, he was discharged on Sept. 19, 1865. His first wife died in 1875 and he was married to Katherine L. Carl in Dec. 1876. About the 10th of July last he became a sufferer with asthma, followed by dropsy. Death came Dec. 9, aged 55 years, 8 months and 1 day. He leaves an invalid wife and 2 children. Funeral at the Methodist Church last Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-16-1887
Breidert Katherine L, 84, died at her home in Kendallville Friday from influenza and complications. Born in Lafayette, she had come to Kendallville when a small girl and spent the remainder of her life there. Surviving are the daughter, Matilda at home; one half-brother and one half-sister, Mrs. Christina Steinbrecher, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Peter Parr, Kendallville. Funeral Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1935
Breidert Paul M, 52, died Tuesday at his home, 316 S. Summit St. He had been confined to his home the result of a carbuncle on the knee and resulting from this he suffered a relapse. After that time his condition grew steadily worse, the blood poison, which developed, having effected the brain. He was born Oct. 6, 1871 at the old family home on Summit St., where he died. He attended the Kendallville schools but was compelled to leave his school studies following the death of his father. At this time he was 15 years of age. His first employment was taken up at the John Kaiser grocery store where he served as a clerk. He later served in the same capacity at the Foster grocery store and on March 1, 1896 he associated himself with the McCray Refrigerator Co. and attained a record of twenty-eight years of faithful service. His flower garden was one of the prettiest and best kept in the city and he prided himself in beautifying the Triangle Park in front of his home. He was a member of the Kendallville Community Club, the Audubon and Nature Study Club. He helped to organize and was a charter member of the Oak Club. Surviving are the aged mother, Katherine; and one sister, Miss Mathilda. Funeral Friday from Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-16-1924
Breinfalk Eileen M, 76, of Fort Wayne, died Sunday in St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County, July 7, 1920, to William O. and Iva (Johnson) Leitch. On June 8, 1946 she married George Breinfalk. He died May 12, 1987. She had been employed by Wayne Knitting Mills in Fort Wayne and retired as a cashier in the cafeteria of St. Joseph Medical Center after 17 years. She was a member of American Legion Post 499 Auxiliary and attended Eel River Baptist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Connie) Chiddister and Bonnieta Jean Foxheller of Fort Wayne; a son, Ted L. Herron of Colorado Springs; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Velda) Winebrenner of Albion, and Mrs. Dorwin (Donnabelle) Frazier of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Frieda Leitch and Lois L. Horsewood. Funeral Wednesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 6-8-1997
Bremer Carl W, 71, of Avilla, died May 4, 2008 at his home. He was the owner of Bremer's Country Kitchen in Avilla. He was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Fort Wayne to Arnold and Luella (Peppler) Bremer. He married Susan Springer on Aug. 7, 1959 at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Rebecca Gilbert of Claypool; a son, David and Tammy Bremer of Albion; 2 sisters, his twin, Carol Mays and her husband, David, of Huntington, and Margaret Marlowe of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Fort Wayne and Fred and his wife, Carol, of New Haven; and 7 grandchildren, Joshua and Krystal Fike, David and Kimberly Gilbert and Madison, Riley and Mallory Bremer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ritchie. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ^ 5-5-2008
Bremer Gladys M, 84, died July 20 in Byron Health Center. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Huntertown, and William C. of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Custer Dunifon and Harold Dunifon, both Fort Wayne. Services Saturday in Klaehn’s Wayne St. Chapel Friday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 7-28-1983
Bremer Harold H, 76, formerly of 634 Gump Road, died in Parnell Park Nursing Home March 6. He was a retired employee of the Fort Wayne Post Office. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; and two sons, Robert of Huntertown and William of Fort Wayne. Services in Fort Wayne March 10. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-13-1980
Bremer John died at his home on N. Railroad St. last Saturday. He was born Oct. 11, 1828 in Demain County, Pomamia, Germany. In 1854 he came to the United States and one year later moved to Kendallville where he has since lived. In 1864 he married Mrs. Caroline Smith, who survives. He enlisted in an Ohio regiment and proved a brave soldier for his adopted country. For 6 years past he had been the night watchman at Diebele’s mills. Funeral at the German M. E. Church Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-27-1889
Bremer Luella M, 85, died Friday at her daughter’s home in Fort Wayne. She was born February 17, 1902, the daughter of Jacob and Emma (Braun) Peppler. She married Arnold Bremer, who preceded her in death in 1978. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Marlowe and Carol Mays, both Fort Wayne; three sons, Carl, Avilla, Kenneth H., Fort Wayne, and Fred R., New Haven; one sister, Marie Campbell, Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 3-12-1987
Breninger Anna Lee, 35, wife of Capt. Alfred H. Breninger of near Wolf Lake, died July 6, 1944 in Emhardt Hospital, Indianapolis. Surviving are the husband, serving in Italy; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Heidler, Cincinnati. She has been residing with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Pollock. Funeral July 8 in the post chapel at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Burial in the post cemetery. + 7-?-1944
Brennan Greta Louise, 98, died Nov. 30, 2001 in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville and Gamma Xi chapter of Tri Kappa. She was born Nov. 10, 1903 in Geneva, Ohio to John George and Effie Elizabeth (Johnson) Gifford. She married Robert Russell Brennan on April 15, 1922 in Albion. He died Nov. 13, 1957. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and June Brennan of Kendallville; one daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and James Steele of Washington Court House, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Steven and Shawn Lovett, Karen and Larry Smith, Kathy and Tom Smith, Linda and David Leamon, Jeffry and Kay Brennan, Michael and Kathy Brennan, Gregg and Teri Marti, Valerie and Kevin Robinette, Tony and Karla Marti, and Geoff and Angie Marti; 34 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ilda Berhalter; a daughter, Patricia Lovett; a son-in-law, Jack Lovett; and a grandson, Timothy Brennan. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-2-2001
Brennan June E, 85, of Kendallville, died Oct. 25, 2010 in her residence. She graduated from Kendallville High School and worked in the office of Trenton Garment Co. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa and Elks Ladies. She was born April 9, 1925 in Kendallville to Geoffrey and Mable (Richard) Browand. On Dec. 26, 1946 in Kendallville she married Robert R. Brennan. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Katy and Tom Smith and Linda and David Leamon of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Kay Brennan of Kendallville, and Michael and Kathy Brennan of Elmhurst, Ill. 13 grandchildren, Eric and Nathan Smith, Jennifer Riecke, Melissa Andrews, Chuck Leamon, Brian, Joshua, Zachary, Callie, Sam, Greta and Johnny Brennan and Angela Mihal; and 15 great-grandchildren, Brennan, Riley and Mason Smith, Zakkary and Quinton Howell, Chelsea and Lucas Riecke, Whitney and Paige Weimer, Walker Leamon, Krist, Kelli, Nathan, Brennan, Cameron and Owen Brennan. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Betty Browand and Ruth Fitzpatrick, and a son, Timothy on June 3, 1988. Funeral Oct. 29 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-27-2010
Brennan Robert R, 87, of Kendallville, died July 9, 2012 in the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1943 and attended Purdue University. He served WW II in the U.S. Army. He later was a truck driver for 40 years. He retired from Hudson Trucking in Kendallville and drove for McCray Manufacturing in Kendallville. He attended Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. He was a member of Kendallville VFW Post 2749, Kendallville American Legion Post 86, and Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194. He was born March 3, 1925, in Kendallville to Robert R. and Greta L. (Gifford) Brennan. On December 26, 1946, in Kendallville he married June E. Browand. She died October 25, 2010. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Tom Smith and Linda and David Leamon, both of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey R. and Kay Brennan of Kendallville and Michael J. and Kathy Brennan of Elmhurst, Illinois; 13 grandchildren, Eric and Nathan Smith, Jennifer Riecke, Melissa Andrews, Chuck Leamon, Brian, Joshua, Zachary, Angela, Callie, Sam, Greta, and Johnny Brennan; 18 great-grandchildren, Brennan, Riley and Mason Smith, Zakkary Howell, Chelsea Riecke, Quinton Howell, Lucas Riecke, Maya Andrews, Whitney Weimer, Paige Weimer, Walker Leamon, Kristi, Kelli, Nathan, Cameron, Allison, Owen and Ava Brennan; and a sister, Rachel Steele of Washington Court House, Ohio.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Lovett; and a son, Timothy Brennan on June 3, 1988. Funeral Friday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-11-2012
Brennan Timothy Patrick, 27, Kendallville, died from an apparent heart attack last Friday while attending the Special Olympics at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. He was born Sept. 5, 1960 in Kendallville, the son of June (Browand) and Robert Brennan. He was a client of Noble County Training Center, Albion and a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are his parents, his grandmother, Greta Brennan, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Tom (Kathy) Smith and Mrs. David (Linda) Leamon, Kendallville; two brothers, Jeffrey, Kendallville, and Michael, Chicago. Services last Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 6-14-1988
Brenner Carl, 63, veteran baker and a resident of this community the past 15 years, died this morning at his home northwest of the city from complications. He formerly owned and operated bakeries at Goshen and Sturgis, Mich., coming here from the latter city about 1919. He was employed at the Vetter Bakery until about one year ago. Two years ago he bought the farm northwest of this city and has resided there with tenants. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Marion Treesh and Maxine Brenner, Avilla; one brother, Jacob, and a sister at Fond du Lac, Wis. Funeral Thursday from L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Sturgis, Mich. ^ 2-20-1934
Bresnahan Louise "Dollye", 84, resident of the Sacred Heart Home, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Sunday at the Home. She was employed many years at the Vogue Co. before retiring. She was a native of Lawrenceburg and had lived in Fort Wayne 70 years. Surviving is a brother, Fred Morton of Arlington Heights, Ill. Funeral Wednesday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. Burial, Mt. Calvary Cemetery at Huntington. + 12-?-1971
Brett Bridgett Mary, O.S.F., 87, died January 16, 2003 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart for 57 years. She had lived in Avilla since 1998. She was born in Ballycumber Offaly, Ireland on November 24, 1915 to Martin F. and Bridget Mary (Henneberry) Brett. Services at Provena Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery. ~ 1-23-2003
Brevier Adeline, 54, died at her residence in this city Sept. 28. She was born in Binghamton, N.Y. March 14. Her remains were taken to Plymouth, Ohio for interment. ^ 10-28-1880
Brewer Doris Lee, 66, of Ligonier, died Feb. 14, 2000 in Cromwell in the home of a daughter. She was born Nov. 2, 1933 in Columbia City to Elgie and Edith (Schaffer) Koughn. She retired as owner/operator of D&D Nursing Services in Ligonier on July 1, 1999. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church and the Indiana Lakeland Girl Scouts. Surviving are 3 daughters, Dianna Blood of Miami, Fla., Dawn Hartung of Cromwell and Andrea Eash of Ligonier; 2 sons, Dennis and Christopher Brewer of Cromwell; a brother, Harold Koughn of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Brewer; and 2 sister, Joy Medley and Lois Knight. Services Friday in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-14-2000
Brewer Gladys M, 77, of 1002 W. Third St., Ligonier, died Oct 22 at her residence. Born Sept. 10, 1903 in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the daughter of Romeramsom and Eleanor (Hollenbeck) Mattoon. She married John C. Brewer in Medina, N.Y. in 1936. He died in 1976. She had lived in Ligonier since 1976, moving from Fort Myers, Fla. She was a retired teacher and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, Garden Club and Toastmasters Club, all Fort Myers. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Barbara) Hernly of Leesburg, Va. a son, Robert L. of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. John (Marcia) Provan of Alexandria, Va. a brother, Ray of Orlando, Fla. and five grandchildren. Services at Harvey Funeral Home, Fort Myers. Burial Memorial Gardens Cemetery. + 10-22-1980
Brewer Jennie E, 90, died at Renaissance Village Sunday. Her husband, Forace M. died in 1949. Surviving are three sons, Forace H. of Bluffton, Max of Kendallville, and W. Ray of Muncie; 7 daughters, N. Venita Messenger of Indianapolis, E. Jean Holmes of Fort Wayne, Jennie V. Kralicek of Bryan, Ohio, Ines M. Gillespie of Wabash, Lorene F. Oswalt of Bluffton, Hertha M. Kruckeberg of Morro, Ill., and Luana K. Stanley of Fort Wayne; two sisters and 25 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 10-11-1988
Brewer Robert L, 54, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly today at his residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1936 in Raven, Ky., the son of Bill and Bloomie (Jacobs) Slone. On Sept. 21, 1963 in Rome City he married Norma Durham. He was a miller for Walker Mfg Co. in Ligonier and a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his mother; his wife; a daughter, Mrs. David (Tammy) Edwards of Goshen; 5 sisters, Thelma Slone of Mansville, Ohio, Barbara Hunley of Leesburg, Va., Gladys Slone of Raven,; Margaret Combs of Warsaw and Wanda Peffer of Ligonier; 4 brothers, Clifford Jacobs of Pleasant Lake, Mich., Angus Slone of Ligonier, Bill Slone Jr. of Wawaka and Ted Slone of Raven; and a grandson. Services Tuesday in Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1990
Brewer Tom W, 48, of R. 2, Howe, died Thursday in the Ford Motor Co. plant in Dearborn, Mich. He was born March 13, 1941 in Caraway, Ark., the son of John and Mollie (Baker) Brewer. His mother, Mrs. Taft (Mollie) Johnson survives in Wynne, Ark. On Oct. 28, 1961 in Michigan he married Kaye Bullard. He moved from Michigan to the Howe area in 1965. He was a self-employed truck driver for Frick Services in Wawaka. Surviving with his mother are his wife; a daughter, Mechele of Bronson, Mich., a son, Mark T. of Howe; three sisters, Charleen Parten of Marianne, Ark., Ella Mae Cord of Marks, Miss., and Barbara Parker of Watervliet, Mich. a brother, Donald of South Haven, Miss. and two grandchildren. Services Monday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Home. + 5-4-1989
Brewster Charles W, about 77, (b. 9-23-1873) died May 29, 1947. Since disposing of his grocery business some years ago and entering on a more or less retired life, he has busied himself by employment in various capacities. He is survived by his wife, Ida; one sister, Mrs. A. A. Jones of Muscoda, Wis. and two half-sisters, Mrs. Harry Taylor and Mrs. Bessie Shaffer, both Calif. Funeral Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1947
Brewster Foye B "Pappy", 74, died Sunday in Goshen General Hospital. He was born June 20, 1912 in Williamson, W.Va., the son of Stewart and Bell (Ferrell) Brewster. On Sept. 16, 1939 in Belfrey, Ky., he married Irene Starr. He moved to Ligonier in 1962 from Stirrat, W.V. He was a former coal miner and retired in 1972 from Monsanto Corp., Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. John (Wanda) Tabor of Princeton, W. Va., Mrs. Charles (Georgia) Timmis of Butler, Barbara Sue Jacobs and Lois Brewster, Ligonier; a son, John of Goshen; two sisters, Lucy Osborn of Proctorville, Ohio, and Gladys Hatfield of Gilbert, W. Va. three half-sisters, Gay Cool of St. Albums, W.Va., Zanna Gillum of North Webster, and Vonnie Kennedy of Gilbert; two half-brothers, Jack Bragg of Columbus, Ohio, and Joe Bragg Jr. of Gilbert; seven grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-16-1986
Brewster Ida M, about 73, (b. 9-19-1879) widow of Charles Brewster, died Aug. 3, 1952 at Richmond. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Romeo Walton of Albion; and two brothers, William and Albert Cramer, Garrett. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1952
Brickel Charles, 26, of Elkhart, born at Rome City, despondent over personal and business affairs, employed by the A1 Cab Co. of Elkhart, on Jan. 1 ended his life and that of his father, Wilbur Brickel, 50, and their housekeeper, Mrs. Pearl Linton, 41, by turning on four gas jets after the father and the maid had retired, then with his overcoat on reclined on a davenport to await death. Breaking down a door to gain entrance police found him dead, his father in night clothing at the foot of a stairs, and Mrs. Linton dead in an upstairs bedroom. Besides his mother, he leaves a widow, Jane R. Brickel. + 1-?-1942
Bricker Addie Adellus, 38, was born in Kendallville, March 23, 1878. She married Dr. H. E. Bricker in Kendallville June 21, 1911. She died at her home in Kendallville Wednesday of uremic poisoning. Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Orson Valentine of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Byron Valentine of Portersville, Cal. and a sister, Mrs. Frank Virtue of Portersville. Her parents and brothers Willis, Frank, Alfred and George are deceased. Funeral at the Baptist Church in Kendallville, of which she was a member, Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-12 & 26-1916
Bricker Alonzo R, 62, of R. 4, died today at his residence. He was born in South Whitley April 17, 1922, the son of Alonzo and Dorthea (Boschet) Bricker Sr. On Aug. 29, 1945, he married Catherine West. A graduate of South Whitley High School, he worked for the Nickel Plate Railroad before joining the Army where he served in Europe during WW II. He then farmed and drove a truck for 31 years for South Whitley Trucking Co. and Weatherhead Corp., Columbia City, retiring in October 1983. He was a member of the Columbia City VFW Post, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, Warsaw American Legion Post, High Lake Community Club, Weatherhead Pioneer Club, 1404 CAP Council, Big Lake Association, UAW and Big Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ricky (Sandra) Whiteleather of R. 3, Columbia City, and Mrs. Bill (Cathy) Holland; a son, Gregory of Albion; four sisters, Madelon Gocke, Vonnie Cox and Linda Parker, Fort Wayne, Norma Werling of Long Island, N.Y. a brother DeWayne, Fort Wayne; and eight grandchildren. Services Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, Columbia City. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 8-30-1984
Bricker Alpha, 23 years 4 months and 28 days, died in Swan Jan. 15. She leaves a husband, Benjamin, and one child. ^ 1-24-1877
Bricker Conrad, a small child of Lincoln Bricker, died near Swan June 5 by taking a number of pills which it found and swallowed, producing convulsions and death. ^ 6-13-1884
Bricker Dema, 54, 625 Florence Ave., died today at St. Joseph’s Hospital of complications resulting from a fractured hip suffered Jan. 4 in a fall in her home. She was a member of the Church of God at Putnam St., Women’s Benefit Association No. 27 and Ladies Auxiliary to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Surviving are the husband, Clarence J. a brother, Edward Anglemyer of Columbia City; a sister, Mrs. Allen Beavers of Churubusco; and a niece, Mary Anglemyer of Columbia City. Funeral Thursday at the Church of God. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 1934
Bricker Elvira of Swan, who suffered an attack of apoplexy on May 19, died at her home in that place Friday, aged 82 years, 10 months and seven days. She was one of the pioneers of Swan Twp. A husband, George W., and two daughters, Mrs. Cummings, Toronto, Can., and Mrs. Mae Bolton, Swan, survive. Funeral at the Swan M.E. Church Sunday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 5-28-1913
Bricker Enos, 68, died April 7, at his home on the Drake Road after an illness of two years. He was a lifelong resident of this county. He was a graduate of the Albion schools and married Belle Imes in 1899, who survives. Mr. Bricker had made a hobby of cattle raising and was an authority on this phase of farming. He was an active member of several groups of farmers. Funeral Saturday from the home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 4-?-1938
Bricker George was born Aug. 22, 1838 in DeKalb County; died at the Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1913, aged 75 years, 2 months and 11 days. He married Mary Olive Bowman, daughter of John and Mary Bowman, pioneer settlers of Noble County, Nov. 6, 1861. She died Feb. 15, 1898. They had seven sons and one daughter, of whom two sons are deceased, leaving five sons, one daughter, several grandchildren, one sister, one half-sister, one half-brother. He was a soldier in the Civil War and four of the pall bearers were also soldiers, namely, Comer Vanderford, Truman Pollock, Charles Thomas and Sylvester Blackman. Obsequies were at Sparta Church Wednesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1913
Bricker George S, son of Peter and Rebecca Bricker, was born October 19, 1847 and died September 26, 1920, being 72 years, 11 months and 7 days old at the time of his demise. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church December 12, 1847, of which he was a faithful member until death. He came from Columbiana County, Ohio, with his parents and settled on the farm where the remainder of his life was spent. On January 2, 1870 he married Sarah J. Haines. They had two sons and one daughter. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Laura) Holman, at home; and Clarence J. Bricker of Fort Wayne. The wife died November 25, 1914, and a son, Howard E., January 15, 1919. Funeral at the Bethlehem Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 9-29-1920
Bricker George Washington, one of the pioneer residents of Noble County, died at his home in Swan Friday from a complication of diseases. He was born near New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1834, and died Jan. 28, 1916, aged 82 years and 15 days. He was the eldest son of John and Rebecca Bricker in a family of 15 children. He was in early life a wagon maker. He came to Indiana in the early pioneer days. He married Alvira Shelner Aug. 25, 1855, and they had eight children, five of whom with their mother have preceded the father in death. The living are Mrs. Alice Erickson, LaOtto, Mrs. Ida Cummings, Toronto, Can., and Mrs. Mae Bolton, Swan, who has lived at home and cared for her parents in their declining years. He leaves 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and one sister. He was confirmed in the St. Jacob’s Reformed Church at the age of 14 years, and after marriage he united with the church at Bethlehem. He often expressed a desire to "go home" and be with loved ones. Funeral at the Swan M. E. Church Jan. 30, 1916. ~ 2-2-1916
Bricker Gerald C, 75, a resident of Green Twp and a Church of God pastor, was pronounced dead on arrival Jan. 13 at the Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas. Surviving are his wife, June (Boese); a daughter, Mrs. Guy (Twila) Whonsetler of LaOtto; and 2 sons, Kevin L. of Albion and Drex A. of Kendallville. His first wife, Lucille W. (Budd), died April 9, 1994. ~ 1-23-1997; He was born May 27, 1921 to Earl and Ola (Wappes) Bricker. On Oct. 11, 1941 he married Lucille W. Budd in Churubusco. She died April 9, 1994. He was a 1939 graduate of Avilla High School and an ordained pastor in the Church of God. Surviving are his second wife, the former June (Kammerer) Boese, to whom he had been married 3 months; a daughter and 2 sons; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Lynn; and a sister, Elmo Osbun. Funeral Monday in Sugar Grove Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-13-1997
Bricker Henry, about 76, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home at Hicksville, O. Wednesday. Funeral was Friday. He was a former resident of Swan Twp and is survived by his wife, daughter and four sons. ~ 12-18-1912
Bricker Howard Eugene, veterinarian, son of George S. and Sarah Haines Bricker, was born in Swan Twp, Nov. 12, 1875 and died Jan. 15, 1919 at the age of 43 years 2 months and 3 days. He was killed when the automobile in which he was making a professional call was struck by a Fort Wayne & Northwestern Interurban Railway Company car at the Fox crossing a mile north of this place. The crossing is known as Stop No. 61 and is considered one of the most dangerous along the line. His former wife, Addie Valentine, died about two years ago. He was married on June 8, 1918 to Gladys Duerr of Kendallville. She survives, together with the father and one sister, Mrs. James Holman, of Swan Twp; and one brother, Clarence, of Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at the residence, 126 W. Rush St., Kendallville. + 1-15-1919;
Bricker Isaiah, formerly of LaOtto, but who was living at Silver Cliff, Colorado, died on Wednesday of last week at the last mentioned place. His brother David is coming with the remains which will be interred at the Cedar Creek Cemetery in DeKalb County. Albion New Era 5-24-1883; He was interred in Huntertown Cemetery instead of Cedar Creek as reported in last week’s issue of the New Era. Albion New Era 5-31-1883
Bricker Jehu's remains, of Cromwell, were shipped here over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad last Thursday, where they were met at the depot by Underaker Benson and the Avilla Masonic Order, and conveyed to Swan, where they were interred. Democrat 7-2-1903
Bricker Lucille W, 73, died Saturday at her home north of Churubusco. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County, on Jan. 1, 1921 to Earlin and Mary (McClain) Budd. She married Gerald C. Bricker in Churubusco on Oct. 11, 1941. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1939 and was a bookkeeper for Geiger Implement Co. in Churubusco. She was a member of Sugar Grove Church of God. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Guy (Twila) Whonsetler of LaOtto; 2 sons, Kevin of Albion and Drex of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ross (Evelyn) Clouse and Mrs. Everett (Martha) Osbun of Churubusco, and Mrs. Keith (Lavon) Renkenberger of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn , in 1992. Funeral Tuesday in Sugar Grove Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-9-1994
Bricker Lynn Eldon, 44, of Angola, died Feb. 24, 1992 in Courtland Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Diane; 2 sons, Matthew and Adam; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bricker, Churubusco; 2 brothers, Drex of Kendallville and Kevin of Albion; and a sister, Twila Whonsetler of LaOtto. Funeral Thursday at Peace Lutheran Church, Angola. Burial, Jamestown Cemetery. + 2-24-1992
Bricker Mary, 83, died Friday in Caylor-Nickel Medical Center. Her husband, Clarence, died in 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Nicholas of Bluffton, and Wanda Moser of Syracuse; two sons, Roger Mertz of Bluffton, and Rev. Donald Mertz of Wilmington, Ohio; a stepson, Stanley Bricker of Rockford, Ohio; a sister, Ida Egly of Geneva; a brother, Henry Klopfenstine of Albion; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services and burial today in Bluffton. + 12-1-1989
Bricker Mary Olive, daughter of John and Mary Bowman, deceased, was born in Noble County, Jan. 23, 1841 and died at her home in Elkhart, Ind., February 15, 1898, aged 57 years and 22 days. She married George Bricker November 6, 1861. She leaves a husband, one daughter and six sons. One son died when small. She also leaves two brothers, Lycurgus Bowman of Ari and Jonas Bowman of York Twp; one sister, Mrs. Clark Seaburg of York Twp. Funeral at Sparta Church last Thursday. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Elkhart. * 2-?-1898
Bricker Susanna, 88, died at her home four miles north of Lisbon on the Salem Road, Sunday due to the infirmities of age. She was the daughter of the late Adam and Susanna Whonsetler Simon, pioneer settlers of Salem Twp and was born March 28, 1836, one of a family of twelve children, on what is known as the Andrew Simon farm, and has spent her entire life in this vicinity. On Sept. 25, 1873 she married the late Enos Bricker. They had a daughter, Phebe, who died at the age of eighteen. Deceased is survived by a stepson, Frank Bricker, with whom she made her home, and a brother, John Adam Simon of Spencer, Medina County, Ohio. In early life she became a member of the German Lutheran Church of Lisbon (Ohio) and since it disbanded has been a member of St. Jacob’s Reformed Church. Funeral Tuesday at S. Jacob’s Church and burial will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. * 1924
Brickey James R, 57, of Ligonier, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Dorchester, Va., the son of William and Lillie (Crider) Brickey. On April 12, 1952 in Wise, Va., he married Lila Gibson. He retired in 1987 from Monsanto Corp. and founded and was pastor of Apostolic Faith Church of God. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Brenda) Luna and Mrs. Tim (Roxie) Atz; a son, Jim; a sister, Mrs. Junis (Helen) Steele; a brother, Lee all of Ligonier; and 11 grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday in the Apostolic Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1990
Brickey James Tyler, 7, died of cancer Wednesday at his home west of Ligonier. He was born Nov. 15, 1991 in Kendallville. He is survived by his parents, Roy and Ada Brickey; a brother Roy Jr. and 2 sisters, Glenda and Angela; grandparents, Lee and Glenda Brickey of Ligonier. He was preceded in death by grandparents Walter and Elsie Riley. Funeral Saturday at Apostolic Faith Church of God. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-24-1999
Brickey Lillie Mae, 83, of 603 N. Cavin St., Ligonier, died Tuesday at Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 13, 1900 in Dorchester, Va., the daughter of Jim and Sarah (Stewart) Crider. In 1917 in Dorchester she married Willie Brickey, who died in 1968. She had resided in Ligonier the past 16 years and was a member of the Apostolic Church of God in Ligonier. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Steele of Ligonier; two sons, Jim and Lee, both Ligonier; three sisters, Grace Step of Elizabeth, Tenn., Della Franklin of Cromwell, and Lucille Clark of Ligonier; three brothers, Arthur of Kingsport, Tenn., Charlie of Topeka, and Paul of Ligonier; 20 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. One son, William Jr., and a daughter, Jenett, preceded her in death. Services today at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-3-1984
Brickley Donnabelle, 80, of Ligonier, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 25, 1913 to William and Cecile (Bloomfield) ODell. On May 26, 1931 in Fort Wayne she married Thomas K. Brickley. He died in Feb. 1976. She had worked at Lawson's Diner and Strand Theatre. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a volunteer at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla and McCray Hospital. Surviving are 2 sisters, Marilyn Slater and Beverly Beaty of Kendallville; a brother, William ODell of LaGrange; 9 grandchildren, Thomas, Craig, Timothy, Cheryl, Quentin, Steve and Brent Atz, Carla Kuhn and Carol Slone of Ligonier; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cecile Atz in Nov. 1986; a sister and a brother. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-19-1994
Brickley Lawson M, 87, Kendallville Nursing Home, died Monday in McCray Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was born Oct. 2, 1894 in Markle, the son of William and Martha May (Preskey) Brickley. His wife, formerly Margaret E. Dame, whom he married in 1927, resides at the nursing home. He was a resident here 45 years, moving from Auburn. He operated a diner for 22 years on S. Main St., where he became well-known for helping many less fortunate people during the depression. In later years he served as a night clerk at the Kendall Hotel. He was a member of Assembly of God Church. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Thomas K., Wakefield Circle, and David L., 906 S. State St. a brother, Earnest, Calif. three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Brickley Margaret, 82, Kendallville Nursing Home, died Tuesday in the Home. She was born Dec. 7, 1893 in Huntington to Charles and Emma (Bennett) Dame. She married Lawson Brickley in Auburn March 6, 1927. He died in 1972. She lived in Kendallville the past 50 years and was a housewife and retired teacher. She is survived by a son, David L., 902 S. State St. and two grandchildren. Funeral in Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Brickley Peter F Mrs. died Feb. 16 at her home in Bluffton. She was born in Noble County, the daughter of Paul and Luella Gilbert Walter. Surviving are the husband, two sisters and a brother. + 9-?-1941
Brickley Thomas K, 65, R. 1, Wakefield Circle, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. Born in Minot, N.D. Dec. 11, 1908 to Lawson M. and Fanny (Fox) Brickley, he came to the Kendallville area 30 years ago. He married Donnabelle O’Dell May 26, 1931 in Fort Wayne. He retired from Flint & Walling Inc., as sales supervisor in Dec. 1973 after having worked for the firm 23 and ½ years. He was a member of the Kendallville Elks and Moose Lodges. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Cecile) Atz, Ligonier; one half-brother, David, S. State St., nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1974
Bridegan Elvin R, 72, R. 4, Albion, died Thursday (d. 11-18-1976) at the Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born Oct. 2, 1904 to John and Annice (Boggs) Bridegan at Churubusco. He came to this area from Columbia City 42 years ago. He married Cecilia Rickey May 29, 1932 at Auburn. He was a retired mechanic and a member of the Blue River Church of God. He is survived by three daughters, Virginia Smitley, R. 8, Columbia City, Mary Jane, R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Ray (Betty) Quinley, R. 4, Albion; two sons, Charles E. and Elvin E., R. 1, Churubusco; one sister, Lulu Ragan, rural Grabill; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda in 1957, two brothers and one sister. Funeral Sunday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 11-?-1976
Bridegan Linda Kay, (b. 3-27-1949) 8-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Bridegan, died Aug. 10, 1957 at their residence at Lower Long Lake, about five miles west of Albion. She had been ill since birth. Surviving are the parents; three sisters, Mary Jane, and Betty Joan at home, and Mrs. Virginia Smitley of New Haven; two brothers, Elvin E. at home, and Charles of Albion; one grandmother, Mrs. Vera Jaques of Albion. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1957
Bridegan Troy E, 30, of Albion, died Feb. 15, 2009 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from injuries received in a traffic accident. He graduated from East Noble High School and had attended ITT. He was a member of Stone's Hill Community Church in Ligonier and worked for Steel Dynamics in Columbia City. He was born June 12, 1978 in Columbia City. His father and stepmother, Charles and Treasa Bridegan, survive in Albion. His mother, Toni (Fry) Gomez, survives in Columbia City. He married Sarah R. Neterer on April 25, 2001. Also surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Breanna and Kalli; a son, Parker; 2 sisters, Jami and Chris Pennington of Fort Wayne and Crystal Gipe of New York, N.Y. a brother, James and Carrie Gipe of Albion; his grandmothers, Pat Dubiesson of Kendallville and Rose Fry of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harold Fry and Charles Bridegan. Services Feb. 20 at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 2-19-2009
Bridenstine Ray Wallace, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bridenstine, drank about a tablespoonful of carbolic acid. The powerful drug caused his death soon after. He was born June 9, 1895, died February 14, 1897, aged 1 year, 8 months, 5 days. Funeral at the Lutheran Church at LaOtto. ~ 2-18 & 25-1897
Bridenthal Elizabeth, 88, died Dec. 11. She had made her home in Kendallville for many years before moving to Ill. She was the mother of the late C. W. Bridenthal, editor for a number of years of the Kendallville News-Sun. Funeral Monday at Monmouth, Ill. + 12-?-1943
Bridenthal Robert William, son of editor and Mrs. C. W. Bridenthal of Kendallville, died Wednesday at the Kendallville Hospital from a blood clot which followed an emergency operation for appendicitis eight days before. Born May 2, 1918, he would have celebrated his seventeenth birthday had he lived one more day. Surviving are the parents and grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Bridenthal, Kendallville. Funeral Friday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1935
Bridge Russell V, 66, Bear Lake, R. 4, Albion, a retired Columbia City mail carrier, was pronounced dead upon arrival Wednesday at Baker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park, Fla. Fla. winter residents, he and his wife were involved in an auto accident at Christmas time and both were seriously injured. He was a native of Jefferson Twp, born Jan. 22, 1912, a son of Arthur L. and Rose Rupert Bridge. His formative years were spent in Jefferson Twp where he graduated from Jefferson Center High School. Following his marriage to Vera Smith, they made their home in Columbia Twp on Keiser Road. He was employed at Columbia Woolen Mill and General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Bear Lake Church of God and the Splendid Splinters Woodcarving Club. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Richard, Fort Wayne, and Roger, Rockville; 6 grandchildren; a brother, Harley, R. 1, Columbia City. A brother, Arlo, died last year. + 1-?-1979
Brier Nancy Louise, 54, of Fort Wayne, died Aug. 29, 2006 at her home. She was a lab technician for 15 years and helped manage the family's rental business at Sylvan lake and Tri-Lakes. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of the covenant in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 26, 1952 in Noble County to John and Louise (DeBaillie) Hague. She married John Brier on Aug. 19, 1972 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Ratsamy Brier of Muncie and Mathew and Cayte Brier of St. Louis, Mo. and a grandson, Colin Brier. Services Saturday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-31-2006
Briggs Clyde E, 58, R. 1, Rome City, was dead on arrival at McCray Hospital Friday. He was born Jan. 25, 1915 in St. Louis, Mo. to Leroy and Lela Briggs. He married Patricia Ruth Goddard Nov. 12, 1946 in Chicago. He was a WW II veteran and retired Feb. 2, 1972 from his job as a truck driver for Gateway. He was a member of the Rome City American Legion. Surviving are the wife; two sons, Michael, Ligonier, and Steven at home; four daughters, Mrs. John (Kerry) Fuhrman, Chicago, Mrs. Larry (Linda) Rowe, Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. James (Debbie) Applegate, Albion, and Mrs. Donald (Patti) Dominy, Wolcottville; two sisters, Mildred Drew, Berwyn, Ill., and Lela Webley, Chicago; two brothers, John, Phoenix, Ariz., and Lawrence, Chicago; and four grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. +7-?-1973
Briggs India died Saturday about midnight at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett, where she had been admitted earlier in the evening. She had suffered a heart attack about ten days before at the home of her son, Lewis Briggs, R. 1, Avilla. She had been at the home of her son since in May. Other survivors besides Lewis are six sons: Orie, Fort Wayne; Irwin, Hazel, S. D. Howard, Colorado Springs, Colo. Floyd, Sacramento, Calif. Ira, Chico, Calif. and Carl, Chelan, Wash. three daughters: Mrs. Catherine Ward, Glendale, Ariz. Mrs. Grace Lee, Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Charlotte Dillon, Wilmore, Ky. 37 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at the Clark Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. The body was shipped early Monday morning to Ainsworth, Nebraska for final services and burial at Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Briggs accompanied the body to Ainsworth. ~ 1-5-1956
Briggs Jesse H, 70, a physician at Churubusco for 48 years, who was host in 1933, at which time he had delivered 3,000 babies, to a "baby picnic" that attracted a crowd of 10,000, died Monday at his home. Dr. Briggs attended Wittenburg Academy, Springfield, Ohio, and Northwestern University and was graduated from the Rush Medical School in 1903 as the youngest medical graduate of the school up to that time. Surviving are the wife, Hildegarde; a brother Steven, Omaha, Neb., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at the residence. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 9-20-1951
Briggs John G, 2613 N. 41st Ave., Phoenix, Ariz., died in Veterans Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz., Nov. 17 of cancer. He was employed as a truck driver for Gateway in Kendallville before moving to Ariz. 12 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Nita; three daughters, Jeanie, Terri and Diana; a son, Lee; and nieces and nephews in the Kendallville area. A memorial service was held in Phoenix. + 12-?-1979
Briggs Lewis Clark, 96, born June 3, 1907, formerly of Avilla, died September 27 at the home of his daughter in Greenwood, Indiana. Born in Brown County, Nebraska to Clinton and Indianola Clark Briggs, he married Mildred Bradley. She died January 16, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents and eleven brothers and sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Clara Jean Whan and her husband Richard, Avilla, Janice Reese and husband Sidney, Miami, Florida, Donna Mitchell and husband Richard, Rochester, and Grace Knafel, Greenwood; 16 grandchildren, Jerry Whan, LaOtto, Jay Whan and his wife Brenda, Carmel, Jackie Wakeman and her husband Fred, LaOtto, Rian Fike, Miami, Florida, Kristina Gainza and her husband Jose, Orlando, Florida, Martee Lollar and her husband Truman, Rochester, Kathi Blume and her husband Robb, Kokomo, Richard Mitchell II and his wife Wendy, Cincinnati Ohio, Kayle Snell and her husband Doug, Greenwood, Karla, Kathy, Kevin, Kristin, Kelly and Katie Knafel, Greenwood, Kandi Knafel, Atlanta, Georgia; 28 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He worked at Fort Wayne Structural Steel. He was a member of the LaOtto Wesleyan Church, the Avilla Horseshoe Club, the Kendallville Shuffleboard Club and Sunnyside Shuffleboard Club, Zephyrhills, Florida. A brief memorial service will be held at LaOtto Wesleyan Church, November 9 as part of their Heritage Day celebration. Cremains will be buried at Hopewell Cemetery near Avilla. Shopping Guide News of Fulton County IN 10-8-2003
Briggs Mary, 43 years, 4 months and 12 days, wife of Henry Briggs, died in Brimfield Oct. 10. She leaves a husband, 2 sons and one daughter. Funeral Tuesday. ^ 10-13-1881
Briggs Michael R, 50, of Albion, died unexpectedly Thursday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago, Sept. 26, 1947 to Clyde and Patricia (Goddard) Briggs. He had been employed by International Harvester Co., Challenge Door Co. and Dexter Axle in Albion. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of American Legion Post 243, Ligonier. Surviving are a daughter, Laura; and a son, Paul; 4 sisters, Kerry Fuhrman of Ligonier, Linda Olinger of Wolcottville, and Deb McClellan and Patty Dominy of Albion; and a brother, Steve of Albion. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-12-1998
Briggs Mildred, 81, of Avilla, died Jan. 16 in her winter home at Sunnyside Park, Zephyrhills, Fla. She was born July 7, 1914 in Noble County to Floyd and Grace Bradley. On Sept. 29, 1934 she married Lewis Briggs. She had retired from General Electric of Fort Wayne. An active member of LaOtto Wesleyan Church for over 50 years, she served as a children’s Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Clara Jean Whan, Avilla, Janice Fike, Miami, Fla., Donna Mitchell, Rochester, and Grace Knafel, Greenwood; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Vern of Fort Wayne, and Gerald and Luman of Arizona; a sister, Lucille Lung, Garrett. A memorial service will be held Thursday at the Sunnyside Park. Memorial service at LaOtto Wesleyan Church Jan. 28. ~ 2-1-1996
Briggs Patricia R, 54, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born July 20, 1928 in Chicago, the daughter of Oscar and Dorothea (Robbins) Goddard. She married Clyde E. Briggs November 18, 1945 in Chicago. He died July 20, 1972. She had lived in the Kendallville area 8 years, moving there from Albion. Surviving are four daughters, Kerry Fuhrman and Debra Applegate, both Kendallville, Linda Olinger, Wolcottville and Patti Dominy of Albion; two sons, Mike of Kendallville, and Steven of Wolcottville; two sisters, Dorothy Feeley, Niles, Ill., and Jackie Morrow of Los Angeles; a brother, Edward of Orlando, Fla. and 11 grandchildren. Four brothers preceded her in death. ~ 10-7-1982
Brill Dwight W, 48, of Zionsville, a native of Wawaka, was killed Saturday in an airplane crash near Acton when the army training monoplane he was piloting crashed and burned. He spent his youth at Wawaka, leaving about 15 years ago. He was an officer in the reserve corps. Military services Tuesday morning at Fort Benjamin Harrison Chapel at Indianapolis. Burial was at Greenville, Ohio. + 8-?-1940
Brill George W was born in Adamsville, Ohio April 27, 1834. He came to LaGrange County, Ind. in 1855 and was united in marriage to Lottie E. Trittipo June 9, 1856, died Nov. 14, 1894, aged 60 years, 6 months and 18 days. He leaves a wife and eight children. He became a member of the Lutheran Church in Muskingum County, Ohio in 1853. He had resided on a small farm northwest of Wawaka and his time had been principally devoted to the nursery business. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 11-14-1894
Brill Hazel died (d. 11-5-1984) in Ohio. She was born in Wabash County, Ind. on Nov. 21, 1901, growing up on a farm there. On June 3, 1923, she married Ira Curtis Brill while both were students at Manchester College. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and lived in Albion for 54 years. Survivors include sons Harold E, Tipp City, Ohio, and Dr. Wilfred G., Michigan City, Ind. a daughter, Muriel Judy, Indianapolis; five grandchildren. Burial, Metea Cemetery near Logansport. + 11-?-1984
Brill Ira C, 78, 415 N. Oak St., Albion, died Monday in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. Born Aug. 27, 1899 in Cass County, he was the son of John and Martha (Bucheister) Brill. He married Hazel E. Bechtold June 3, 1923 in North Manchester. He was a retired school teacher, having taught in Albion 1925-66. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Survivors include the wife; one daughter, Mrs. Muriel M. Judy, Indianapolis; two sons, Harold E., Tipp City, Ohio, and Dr. Wilfred G., Michigan City; one stepsister, Mrs. Ruth Brehm, Atlanta; and five grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Metea Cemetery. + 7-?-1978; (d.7-17-1978)
Brill Robert D, 58, of 1704 Morton Ave., Elkhart, died May 30 at his residence. Born Feb. 18, 1921, he was the son of Earl and Vera (Brown) Brill. He was a graduate of Wawaka High School and was employed in Elkhart as a mechanic. Survivors include his mother at R. 1, Wawaka; his wife, Gladys; three daughters, Karen Shaum of Elkhart, and Connie and Shawyna at home; two sons, Randell of Elkhart and Brent of Bristol; and two grandchildren. Services Saturday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 5-30-1979
Brill Russell R, 91, R. 2, Wolcottville, died Thursday in his home. A retired farmer, he was born Oct. 29, 1894 in LaGrange County. He married Amy Alice Gordon of Centreville, Mich. on Oct. 4, 1917. He was a lifetime Wolcottville resident and a member of the Wolcottville Lions Club, Meridian Sun Lodge No. 76, F&AM of LaGrange and Rome City Chapter of OES No. 595. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Hugh G., Wolcottville, and Bobbie, Lagrange; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. + 4-3-1986
Brill Vera, 100, of Wawaka, died Sunday at the home of her daughter-in-law in Elkhart. She was born Dec. 25, 1892 in Union, Mich., the daughter of Joseph and Allie (Grove) Brown. On May 14, 1912 in Elkhart she married Earl Brill, who died in 1961. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Gladys Brill; 3 half-sisters, Mabel Walter and Fern Ritchie of Elkhart and Oma Beerer of Jones, Mich. 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Robert, died in 1979. Funeral Wednesday in Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-7-1993
Brill Walter E, 79, was found dead in bed at his home two miles north of Wawaka last Wednesday. His daughter-in-law, Mrs. Earl Brill made the discovery. He was a lifelong resident of the Wawaka vicinity. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, both of whom reside in Chicago. Funeral Friday from the Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1938
Brill Zoe M, 86, died Friday in Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Auburn. Born June 26, 1887 near Millersburg, she was the daughter of Simon and Sarah Pearman Guntle. She lived in Ligonier from 1912 to 1968. She was married Dec. 20, 1908 to Melvin Brill in Elkhart County. He died in 1951. She was a member of Burr Oak United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Clyde, Dallas, Tex., and Paul, Auburn; two daughters, Mrs. Glen (Pauline) Steele, Goshen, and Mrs. Enos (Helen) Golden, Ligonier; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Brillhart Elizabeth, 70, widow of the late William H. Brillhart, resident of Kendallville for half a century, died at Lakeside Hospital Monday; from a weakened heart and shock, following a fall on the ice last Wednesday at the rear of the George J. Kaiser and Sons grocery store. She was a native of Homesdale, Pa., and came to this city in girlhood. She married William H. Brillhart Nov. 27, 1891. He died March 14, 1935. He moved to Kendallville in 1833 and was employed at the Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. plant as foreman of the paint department for many years. She was active in the Tuesday Club, the Presbyterian Church and other community affairs. She was the mother of one child, Clarence B., who died three years ago at Cleveland, O. Several sisters and brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Orndorff, Upper Darby, Pa., Mrs. William Gappinger, Washington D.C., and Mrs. Ira Keller, Centralia, Ill. and one brother, Wells Blair of Wauseon, O. Funeral today at the home. Burial, Lakeside Hospital. + 3-?-1940
Brillhart G A was born near Manchester, Summit County, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1835, and died at Kendallville, Ind. Feb. 8, 1899, aged 63 years, 3 months and 8 days. After acquiring a common school education, he taught the same school which he had attended as a pupil from early boyhood. While teaching he also kept the books of a Manchester merchant, for which he received his board. After teaching a number of terms, he engaged as bookkeeper for a firm at East Liberty, O. Here in 1855 he married Amanda Spangler. He came to Kendallville in 1869 where he entered a store as salesman and bookkeeper, and a year later engaged in the hardware and implement business. He was the father of three children, two of whom, a son and daughter, preceded him in death. A widow and one daughter survive him. Funeral at the home, Feb. 11, 1899. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-8-1899 ^ 2-17-1899
Brillhart Samuel B was born in Stark County, Ohio in 1842. In 1862 he moved from his father’s farm to Kendallville and engaged with his brothers in the flouring mill business until 1872 when he purchased their interest. In 1890 fire destroyed the plant. He was employed by McCray Brothers, dealers in refrigerators and conductors of a cold storage establishment, as a traveling salesman until 1898 when he was appointed postmaster of Kendallville by President William McKinley. In 1873 he married Zoe Owen. They had one child, Don, who graduated from the literary department of the University of Michigan. + No date.
Brillhart William H, 68, died last Thursday at his home in Kendallville from heart trouble. He had been a resident of Kendallville for 52 years and was a veteran foreman at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. factory. Surviving are the widow and one son, Clarence B. of Cleveland, O. Services Saturday from the late home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Brimm Burl D, about 80, b. 12-17-1888) a former Albion resident but of recent years of 216 ½ S. Franklin St., Garrett, died Oct. 7, 1969 in the Garrett Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1888 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of Henry and Mary (Gillette) Brimm. He retired 13 years ago from the Noble County Highway Department and resided in Albion many years and also in Wawaka prior to moving to Garrett. He and his wife were well-known as antique dealers. Surviving are the widow, Myrtis, to whom he was married Jan. 13, 1913 in Mount Vernon, Ill. two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Marguerite) Wilcoxson of Garrett, and Mrs. Melvin (Nite) Mowery of Pittsburgh, Calif. 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. One son, Earl, passed away in 1943, and a twin brother preceded him in death. Services Oct. 17, 1969 at Bonham Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1969
Brimm Earl, 29, died Friday at the LaGrange County Hospital from the effects of injuries received in an automobile accident the previous evening when he was thrown from the car as it hit a tree at the northern edge of LaGrange. Five other young people in the car escaped with injuries. The accident was reported to have been caused by another vehicle parked on the wrong side of the road with its headlights on, blinding the driver of the Brimm vehicle. An electrician, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burl D. Brimm of Albion. Surviving are the parents; two sisters, Mrs. Nita Butler of Garrett, and Mrs. Frances Wilcox of Fort Wayne. Funeral Sunday at Miser Funeral Home at Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1943
Brindle Arley J, 29-year old LaOtto implement dealer, died Saturday when the car he was driving struck a tree at a curve on State Road 3 north of here. A lifetime LaOtto resident, he served five years in the Army Air Corps during WW II, 11 months of which was spent as a flight engineer in the Pacific Theatre. Following his honorable discharge, he and a brother, Earl, organized and operated the Brindle Bros. Implement Sales and Service in LaOtto. A son of Emery and Lottie Moses Brindle, he was born in LaOtto February 6, 1919. The parents survive, along with two brothers, Earl and Theodore, both of LaOtto; two sisters, Mrs. Jay Snell near Avilla, and Mrs. Florence Birge, LaOtto; and a grandfather, George Moses of Yoder. Funeral Tuesday in LaOtto Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 10-7-1948
Brindle Earl T, 65, LaOtto, died at his home Jan. 2. He was born March 7, 1921 in LaOtto, the son of Emery and Lottie (Moses) Brindle. He married Zidania Days Sept. 18, 1943. She died in 1974. He then married Marie Grunawalt in 1975. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LaOtto, Huntertown Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Garrett American Legion, VFW, Eagles, Elks and Auburn Moose Lodge. He was a WW II Army veteran. From 1946 to 1974 he owned the Brindle Brothers Farm Equipment in LaOtto and was employed by Truelove Bros. Farm Equipment in Albion from 1974 to 1984. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Glenda Shank, Fort Wayne; a stepson, Steve Gradeless, Garrett; stepdaughter, Mrs. Steven (Sandra) Guinn, Hudson; a sister, Florence Caldwell of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Theodore and Arley, and one sister, Pauline Snell. Services Jan. 5 in McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-8-1987
Brindle Emery T, 60, died at home in LaOtto Tuesday from a heart attack. Surviving is the widow, Lottie, two daughters, Mrs. Jay Snell, Avilla and Mrs. Elmer Birge, LaOtto and two sons, Earl and Ted, both of LaOtto. Services in LaOtto Lutheran Church on Thursday. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-7-1950
Brindle Theodore H, 57, LaOtto, died of a heart attack Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, shortly after admittance. Born March 10, 1913 at Yoder, Ind., he was the son of Emery and Lottie Brindle. He was married to Catherine Brindle on June 10, 1933 in Albion. He had been a resident of LaOtto most of his life. He was president of the LaOtto Metal Fabricating Co., a member of the Huntertown Masonic Lodge and Emmanuel Lutheran Church at LaOtto. Surviving are the widow, Catherine; his mother, Mrs. Lottie McDuffee, LaOtto; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Bender, LaOtto; two sisters, Mrs. Jay Snell, R. 2, Avilla, and Mrs. Florence Birge, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Earl, LaOtto; two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-28-1971
Brindle Zidania N, 56, was born Jan. 18, 1918 in Ashley to Edson and Mabel (Grear) Days and married Earl T. Brindle Sept. 18, 1943 in LaGrange. He survives. Also surviving are her mother; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Shank, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Robert, Rome City, Max, Ashley, and Alfred, Corunna; seven sisters, Mrs. Kenneth Myers, Mongo, Mrs. Joseph Quinonez, Auburn, Mrs. Jay Wilder, Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Herbert Donat, Waterloo, Mrs. Don Smith, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Carl Stout, LaOtto, and Mrs. Douglas Cheek, Waterloo; and four grandchildren. Services Friday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 6-27-1974
Briner Richard F, 40, a trainmaster for Penn Central Railroad and former resident of Fort Wayne, died Sunday in Weirton, W. Va. from injuries received earlier in the day in an auto accident. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two daughters, Karen, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Cinda Sparks, Roanoke; three sons, Cory, Kevin and Kerry, all Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Clifford Householder; and three stepsons, William McBride, Churubusco, and George and Daniel McBride, Weirton. Funeral in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, Thursday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-?-1973
Brining Harvey G, 50, New York Central agent at Kendallville, in a fit of despondency over ill health, committed suicide at his home there Saturday by taking gas. He had suffered a nervous breakdown in 1932 and had been in ill health since that time. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Harold and Ronald at home; his parents at Plainwell, Mich. and two brothers and one sister. Short services were held from the late home Monday. The body was taken to Sylvania, O., where the funeral proper was held Tuesday. + 7-?-1934
Brinker Elmer Bernard, 67, 226 S. Summit St., died Thursday at the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 16, 1909 in Effingham, Ill. to John and Anna Brinker. He married Leatha (Lee) Gaby on July 16, 1942. A WW II veteran, he was a retired employee of the Sturgis Foundry, Sturgis, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a son, Norman, Kendallville; a sister, Adeline Sliger, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Bill, Fort Wayne, Ernest, Decatur, and Omar, Calif. and one granddaughter, Tracy Lynn, Garrett. Services Sunday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Brinker Leatha L, 70, of The Lamplighter, died Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Logansport Jan. 28, 1916 to Mr. and Mrs. John Gaby. On July 16, 1942 she married Elmer B. Brinker, who died in Oct. 1976. She was a retired Essex Wire employee and attended the Mitchell St. United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Norman of Kendallville; a sister, Maude Lyons of Angola; and three grandchildren. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 1-29-1986
Brinkerhoff John Calvin died at home in south Albion on March 10, 1892 of consumption. The county surveyor, he was born near Harrisburg, Penn. March 12, 1840. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Noble Co Democrat 3-16-1892
Brinkman Sally Lou, 57, of Rome City, died Sunday in her residence. She was born July 18, 1935 in Sturgis, Mich. to Charles Albert and Virginia Iris (Minzie) Kilgore. On Nov. 28, 1954 in Rome City she married William F. Brinkman Jr. She was a baby-sitter for 18 years. Surviving are her mother; her husband; 2 daughters, Wendy Biddle of Rome City and Angie Hampshire of Avilla; a son, Wade Brinkman of Rome City; 2 sisters, Pat Forsyth of Sturgis and Nancy Martin of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Dave Kilgore of Wolcottville and Jim Kilgore of LaGrange; and 8 grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday in Orange Cemetery. + 1-10-1993
Brinkman William F, 79, of R. 1, Hudson, died March 23, 1991 at Shepherd of the Hill home in Kendallville. He was born in Fort Wayne May 3, 1911, the son of William and Lora (Cunningham) Brinkman. He married Margaret Ziegler in Fort Wayne Jan. 15, 1935. He retired in 1974 as a sheet metal worker for Fort Wayne Air Conditioning Co. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Carolyn Whetzel of Hudson and Grace Rhea of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, William Jr. of Rome City and James Rex of Monticello; 1 stepdaughter; a brother, Carl of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-23-1991
Brinkman William F Jr, 64, of Rome City, died Dec. 9, 2000 at his residence from cancer. He was a route driver for C.M. Donat & Sons for 12 years and worked at Starcraft in Goshen for 20 years, currently employed by the East Noble School Corp. as a custodian at Rome City School. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Fort Wayne to William F. and Margaret (Walter) Brinkman. On Nov. 28, 1954 in Rome City he married Sally L. Kilgore, who died Jan. 10, 1993. On May 15, 1998 he married Mari Leech. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Donna Brinkman of Rome City; 2 daughters, Wendy and Mike Biddle of Rome City and Angie and Mitch Hampshire of Avilla; a stepson; 7 grandsons, Wade Jr., Jason and Brice Brinkman; Brian and Philip Biddle, Joel and Ren Hampshire; a granddaughter, Lacy Hampshire; a great-grandson, Tyler Brinkman; a great-granddaughter, Trisha Brinkman; 2 sisters, Carol Whetzel of Helmer and Grace Rhea of Fort Wayne; and a brother, James of Monticello. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Ziegler. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-11-2000
Brinkmeyer Gertrde C Markle, 91, died Sunday in Wells Community Hospital. She was born in Kendallville May 6, 1905 to Charley N. and Edna H. (Hutchinson) Cline. On Aug. 1, 1928 she married John W. Markle. He died in 1937. On Feb. 24, 1961 she married William Brinkmeyer and he died in 1971. She was a school teacher for 29 years in Huntington before retirement in 1966. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntington and Chapter 75 OES. Surviving are a son, Neil Markle of Rome City; a daughter, Mrs. Gene (Jean) Wright of Lima, Ohio; 2 stepchildren; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucile Beckman. Funeral Wednesday in Deal-Robbins & Van Gilder Huntington Chapel. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-23-1996
Brite Gertrude, 90, mother of Mrs. Glen (Frances) Griffiths, R. 2, Avilla, died July 20 at her home. A lifetime resident of Decatur, she was born Sept. 13, 1886 in Decatur to George and Anna Geels. She married Julius Brite Sept. 23, 1914 and he died Nov. 18, 1960. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mariana) Selding, Decatur, Mrs. Charles, (Justine) Walter, Fort Wayne, and Sister M. Regina, Fon du Lac, Wis. three sons, John and Roman, both Decatur, and Al, Indianapolis; 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services July 22 in Gillig-Doan-Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Decatur. ~ 7-28-1977
Brite Regina, 54, was born Nov. 2, 1929, the daughter of Julius and Gertrude Brite. She was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by three brothers, John and Roman of Decatur, and Al of Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Glen (Frances) Griffiths, Avilla, Mrs. Reiney (Marianne) Selking, Decatur, and Mrs. Charles (Justine) Walter of Fort Wayne. Services Oct. 29 at Nazareth Heights. ~ 11-8-1984
Britten Luanne, 71, died Jan. 29, 2005 at her Kendallville home. She was a teacher's aide at North Side Elementary School. She was born Feb. 6, 1933 in Kendallville, the daughter of Warren and Sara (Littler) Johnson. On March 20, 1954 she married James E. Britten in Kendallville. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1951 and attended Indiana University for 2 years. She was a member of OES, Sigma Eta Music Sorority and Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Randy Sexton and Sara and Richard Conrad of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jon and Dawn of Kendallville and William and Ronaca of Wawaka; and 12 grandchildren, Jenni and Matthew Sexton, Tiffany, Kami and Jeremy Conrad, Stephen, Kristina, Zachery, Colleen, Kearsten and Bryanna Britten and Alisha Smethers. Services Tuesday at Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-30-2005
Broach Thomas was born March 25, 1821 on the Isle of Guernsey. In 1835 he came to the state of Ohio where he was married to Jane Orr. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters. One son died 11 years ago. In 1860 he married Isabelle Alexander. They had 6 children. Two of them died in infancy. He was a member of the U. B. Church. His age was 75 years 7 months and 27 days. He leaves a widow, 9 children and 13 grandchildren. ^ 10-30-1896
Brock Bernice, 86, died Monday at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. A native of Marion, she had spent most of her life in Fort Wayne. She and her husband, Omer, founded the Church of the Divine Science in Fort Wayne in 1944, where she was a minister. Her husband died Sept. 16. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Shilo Lodge. Surviving are three daughters, Bernita Kimpel of Kendallville, Virginia Gilchrist of Seneca, S.C., and Deloris Grim of Columbia City; one brother, Dean Weaver of La Fontaine; 10 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweetser. + 10-2-1989
Brock Dwight, 75, brother of Glenn Brock, died in Grant County Hospital Saturday. Other survivors include one daughter, two sons, two sisters and one other brother. Funeral Tuesday at the Diggs Funeral Home in Marion, Ind. ~ 5-9-1968
Brock Edward E, 68, died in St. Joseph Hospital, Logansport, Friday after suffering a heart attack a week earlier. For 38 years he was a telegraph operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad and had resided in the Walton, Ind. community since 1930. Surviving are his wife, Mildred (Selfridge) Brock; eight children, Darrell E., Luna Pier, Mich., J. Paul and Dale at home, Edward E. Jr., R. 1, Galveston, Roger T., R. 2, Walton, Mrs. Helen Ogle, R. 1, Galveston, Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Swihart, Cromwell, Ind., and Joyce Ann at home; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Hillman of Amboy; and one sister, Mrs. Vera Conn of Rochester, Ind. Funeral May 23 at Wolf Funeral Home, Walton, Ind. Burial, Galveston Cemetery. + 5-?-1960
Brock Edward Mrs, Rome City, died at her home Tuesday. She was the mother of Mrs. Hattie B. Dennis and a sister of Mrs. Addie Shaw of Rome City, and of Mrs. J. H. Alexander, formerly of Rome City. Funeral Thursday at Rome City Baptist Church. ^ 9-27-1906
Brock Galen, 79, died Sept. 24, 2007 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He owned Brock Janitorial Service for 20 years. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1945 and served in the Navy during WW II. He was a member of VFW Post 2749 and the Fathers' Auxiliary No. 48 of Kendallville and the Orland American Legion Post 423. He was born in Goff, Kan., on June 24, 1928 to Leland and Loneta (Kling) Brock. He married Laurabelle Marie Jaquay on July 25, 1970 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Mary Haviland of Bronson; 4 grandsons and spouses, Tom Jr. and Charity Haviland of Bronson, Chad Haviland in the U. S. Army, Adam Haviland of Bronson, and Anthony and Jennifer Haviland of Bronson; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Doris of Michigan and Donna of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 9-25-2007
Brock Glenn W, 74, owner of Brock & Sons Department Store in Avilla, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Grant County March 31, 1907, the son of Joseph and Effie (Campbell) Brock. He married Deloris Cross March 28, 1942 in Wabash. He was a member of Avilla F&AM 460, OES Chapter 155, Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Valley, Appollo Commandery No. 19, Garrett, DeKalb Council No. 57, Garrett Chapter 129 Royal Arch Masons, and Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two stepsons, Paul H. Cramer, Avilla, and James Cramer of Fort Wayne; one brother, Joseph, Fort Wayne; and one sister, Martha Ertel, Marion. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home here. Burial, Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash. ~ 4-16-1981
Brock Lawrence C, 49, of Sidney, died Thursday in the Wabash County Hospital following surgery. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Wabash and the Masonic Lodge in Sidney. Survivors include the widow, Lucille; three sisters and three brothers, including Glenn of Avilla. Services Saturday. ~ 8-26-1948
Brockett Ronald E, 60, of R. 1, Cromwell, died Wednesday at Goshen Hospital from a heart attack suffered four days earlier. He was born April 2, 1924 in Mt. Carmel, Ill. and there on Jan. 27, 1946 married Bette Wiseman. He moved to the Ligonier area four years ago from Kokomo. He was a veteran of WW II and employed in Mt. Carmel as supervisor at the Chrysler transmission plant. He was presently a bus driver for the West Noble School Corporation, a member of the Ligonier Elks Club, Mt. Carmel VFW Post 4276 and Syracuse and Ligonier bowling leagues. Surviving are his wife; a son, David of Rome City; a sister, Thelma Meriwether of Orlando, Fla. a brother, Wayne of Cromwell; and two grandchildren. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. + 4-25-1984
Brockup Eulalia, 9-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brockup of Swan, was crushed to death by flying wreckage from a barn as she hurried to the house for shelter with her younger brother in a terrific windstorm Monday of last week. Serious injuries were inflicted also upon the brother as he was caught between a tree and whirling timbers. Three of the children were playing in the barn when the storm swept over Swan. The smallest ran to the house as the wind came on. At the rear door the mother snatched up the child and carried it safely into the home. Starting back to the barn, the agonized mother saw the other children running toward her, hurled to the ground by the violence of the wind. She saw the barn roof lifted off and flung upon the children. Tearing away the wreckage, the mother found the little girl crushed to death. The property damage near Avilla and in the east party of the county was much greater than at Albion, although many trees were blown down, limbs broken off and crops damaged to some extent by the wind. + 7-?-1922
Brockup Viola Bell, 14-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brockup of Swan, met with a fatal accident at that place last Friday. Mrs. Brockup, with the babe in her arms, had gone to the back yard to take down the hammock, and returning to the house with the child on one arm and the hammock in the other, she had attempted to open the door when the baby made a lunge from its mother’s arm, falling on the cement walk, injuring its skull. She was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett Saturday where an operation was performed to remove the blood clot, but she died shortly afterward. Funeral at Swan M. E. Church Monday. ~ 6-7-1916
Broerman Beverly June, 59, of 406 W. Lusher, Elkhart, died April 29 at her residence of an apparent coronary. She was born June 23, 1920 in Ligonier, a daughter of Otis and Blanche (Heltzel) Billman. She was a resident of Elkhart the past 12 ½ years, moving from Ligonier. Surviving are a son, Michael Stechcon, Phoenix, Ariz. and two daughters, Mrs. Doyne (Judy) Perkins, R. 1, Kendallville, and Mrs. Edward (Patricia) Kern, 206 Crescent, Kendallville; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Forrest (Donnabelle) Clawson, Ligonier, and Mrs. Gladys Tilden, Vista, Calif. Funeral May 2. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-29-1980
Brogton Pauline, 40, native of Noble County who spent most of her life here, died April 12 at her home in Warsaw from cancer. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Gloria and Ellen; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Merriman of Kendallville; and three sisters, Veda of Kendallville, Mrs. A. J. Hypes of Adrian, Mich., and Mrs. Walter Reed of Bronson, Mich. + 4-?-1939
Bromley Charles E, 51, of rural Kosciusko County, died April 3, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born June 8, 1954 in Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake to Floyd and Evlon (Harrington) Bromley. He married Terry E. Quello on September 24, 1974. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Tony Leek of Warsaw; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and James Elliot of Etna Green and Shirley and Ron Richards of Avilla; 5 brothers and 4 sisters-in-law, Donald and Aloralee of South Whitley, Earl and Linda and William and Bert and Arnold of Columbia City, Ronald and Elizabeth Bromley of Albion; and a granddaughter, Misty Rose Leek. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Robert and David. Self-employed, he was known by many as "The Junk Man". He completed his education at North Webster School. Services at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 4-6-2006
Bromley David Allen, 15-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bromley, Kimmell, died Mar. 5. He was born Oct. 10, 1955 at Wolf Lake Hospital. He had been hospitalized ten days with what was first diagnosed as intestinal flu. Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Robert and Charles; two sisters, Nancy and Shirley, all at home; two half-sisters, Mrs. Doris Drake, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Davis, Romeo, Mich. Last rites at L. H. Moore Funeral Home, Cromwell, on Friday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-12-1957
Bromley Evlon (Harrington), 52, R. 1, Kimmell, died Friday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Rochester, Minn. and had lived in the Kimmell area for 35 years. On May 20, 1945 she married Floyd R. Bromley in Toledo, Ohio. He died in 1977. Surviving are seven sons, Robert and Earl, Kimmell, Charles, Warsaw, Donald, Columbia City, Willie Joe, Ronald and Arnold at home; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jane Noll, Warsaw, and Mrs. Ron (Shirley) Richards, R. 1, Ligonier; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Utica, Mich., and Mrs. Doris Shutter, Detroit, Mich. one brother and 4 sisters. Funeral Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1979
Bromley Floyd, 69, R. 1, Kimmell, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. Born April 13, 1908 in Michigan, he married Evlon Harrington in Toledo, Ohio, May 20, 1945. He had lived in Kimmell 15 years, coming from Pierceton. He was a retired employee of Roy Parker & Sons Seed Co., Kimmell. Surviving are the wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jane Noll, Warsaw, Mrs. Ron (Shirley) Richards, Kimmell, Mrs. Margaret Smith and Doris; 7 sons, Robert and Earl, Kimmell, Charles and Donald, Columbia City, and Willie Joe at home; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-13-1977
Bromley Floyd R Jr, 26, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Friday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 29, 1952 in Wolf Lake, the son of Floyd R. and Evlon (Harrington) Bromley. He married Rose Meade Aug. 30, 1974 in Warsaw. Surviving are his wife; two sisters, Mrs. James (Nancy) Elliott, Warsaw, and Mrs. Ronald (Shirley) Richards, Avilla; six brothers, Charles, William, Arnold and Ronald, all of Avilla, Donald of Columbia City, and Earl of Kimmell. Services Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 7-12-1979
Bronson Sarah F, 81, mother of Mrs. F. A. Baker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. McInturf, east of Kendallville, Sunday from lung fever. She has been making her home at Mr. Baker’s. Funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. McInturf Tuesday. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. ~ 4-20-1893 Sarah Bigelow was born in Onondaga County, New York Sept. 24, 1811. She married Samuel S. Bronson in 1832. In 1844 they moved toward what then seemed the far west and settled in Wood County, Ohio. Here they made a home and raised 2 sons and 4 daughters. In 1872 Mr. Bronson died. The last 24 years of Mrs. Bronsons’ life were spent in Indiana, the greater part of the time making a home with her daughter, Mrs. F. A. Baker. She died April 16, 1893, her husband, 2 sons and one daughter having preceded her in death. She was a member of the Universalist Church. ^ 4-21-1893
Brooks Bertha F, 46, Avilla, died February 1, 2000 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She served as deputy treasurer for the City of Auburn from 1931 to 1937 and was Garrett's clerk-treasurer from 1956 to 1964. She also worked for the Garrett city clerk from 1975 to 1984 before retiring. She was a member of the Rosary Society, Harvest House, the Provena Sacred Heart Home Auxiliary, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett, and secretary of the Garrett Eagles Auxiliary. She was born April 2, 1913 to Henry B. and Susan H. (Walsh) Vanderbosch. On Jul 29, 1936 in Garrett she married Arthur Beeber. He died April 9, 1955. She married Dudley D. Brooks on April 4, 1964 in Garrett. He died November 18, 1986. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Becky Habig, and a grandchild. She is survived by 2 sons, Jack Beeber of Avilla and Ron Beeber of Arlington Heights, Ill. 2 sisters, Ursula Leeson of Garrett and Margaret Hruban of Colorado Springs, Colo. 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-10-2000
Brooks Dudley D, 81, died Nov. 18 in Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. He lived in Garrett for 12 years and worked as a school tradesman for Chrysler Corp. in Kokomo for 27 years, retiring in 1970. He was born in New Castle Dec. 30, 1904, the son of John and Elsie (Otis) Brooks. On April 4, 1964 he married Bertha Vanderbosch in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; two stepsons, Jack Beeber of Avilla, and Ron Beeber of Arlington Heights, Ill. one stepdaughter, Becky Habig of Garrett; and five step-grandchildren. He served with the U. S. Army during WW II and was a member of the Garrett American Legion, the Eagles Lodge and the Retired Eagles Activity Club. Services Friday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 11-27-1986
Brooks Edith B, 69, was the wife of John W. Brooks. She had been a resident of Mercerville, N. J. for one and one-half years and was a former resident of Kingston for 28 years. Both she and her husband were the former proprietors of the Brooks Manor in Kingston. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hudson and a graduate of Avilla High School. She retired in 1954 after 21 years as postmaster of Kingston. Also surviving are a brother, W. C. Hudson, Elkhart, a niece, Mrs. George O’Brien of Bradford, Pa., and a cousin, Mr. A. J. DeCamp of Kendallville. Funeral August 5. Burial, Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, N. J. ~ 8-13-1959
Brooks Inez R, 74, former resident of this city and practically a lifelong resident of this community, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Graham in Allen Twp. Death resulted from complications. She was born March 31, 1859 in Ashland County, Ohio, the daughter of George and Sarah Buell. She was 4 years of age when her parents moved to Noble County and resided on farms in Jefferson and Swan Twps. In 1881 she married Loveall Brooks. They engaged in farming. From here they moved to Michigan and resided near Kalkaska 6 years. He died there in 1914 and 3 years later she returned here. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Walter Graham, Allen Twp, and Mrs. Hazel Tobias, southwest of Fort Wayne. One daughter, Velma, died about 5 years ago. One grandson survives. Funeral Tuesday from the Graham home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 23-5-1934
Brooks Nehemiah, a farmer of Swan Twp, died at his home Friday. Mr. Brooks was to all appearance in his normal health, had been out driving in the morning and was making calculations to attend a public sale some miles from his home on Saturday. About 9:30 o’clock he started to enter an outbuilding upon his premises and suddenly fell forward at the entrance. His daughter heard the noise of the fall and hurried to him. He was assisted to the house - insisting all the while that he was not injured seriously. His face was somewhat bruised by the fall and blood was flowing from his mouth and nostrils. He sat down upon a chair and was finally persuaded to lie down upon a lounge. In a few moments he gasped slightly and expired. Death was no doubt due to the rupture of a blood vessel. He was born at Marlboro, Vt., August 13, 1814 and was therefore 82 years 8 months 15 days of age. In 1815 his parents removed to Ohio where Mr. Brooks resided until 1869 when he came to Indiana, which has since been his home. Nineteen years ago his wife died. He leaves a wife, four daughters and three sons. Funeral at the home Sunday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 4-8-1897
Brooks Thomas John, 83, Sturgis, Mich., died Sunday in LaGrange County Hospital. He was born April 22, 1889 in Nashville, Tenn. On Jan. 22, 1918 he married Myrtle Forker in Columbus, Ohio. A veteran of WW I, he was a member of Lake Bethel Mennonite Church, Stroh, and the Sturgis VFW. Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ted (Reva) Halsey, Sturgis, with whom he and his wife resided for the last 11 years; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Duke, San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Gertie Hicks, Palestine, Texas; one stepson, G. H. Forker, Kendallville; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Shoup Funeral Home, Howe. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1972
Brooks Velma, 31, who has been employed the last three years at the John Gills home, S. Summit St., ended her life Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Walter Graham, southwest of the city, by drinking a quantity of carbolic acid. She was dead within an hour after drinking the poison. The act was apparently committed while she was suffering from melancholy. She was born Jan. 13, 1897 in Noble County, near Albion, the daughter of the late Loveall and Mrs. Inez Brooks. The father died several years ago while the family was residing at Kalkaska, Mich. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church. Surviving are the mother, who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Graham; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Graham, Allen Twp, and Mrs. Hazel Tobias of near Fort Wayne. Funeral Tuesday from the home and Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. * 1928
Broom Janice Lee, 41, of R. 1, Rome City, died at her residence. She was born April 2, 1945 in Huntington to Isaac and Florence (Staples) Broom. Her father died in May 1960. Her mother and stepfather, Florence and Donald P. Frick, survive in Rome City. She was employed by LaGrange Nursing Home as a nurses’ aide. The 1963 Kendallville High School graduate was a member of Rome City Baptist Church and a 3-year member of LaGrange County Novelty Band. Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Dave (Beverly) Nicholas of Centreville, Mich., Mrs. Gavino (Jeraldine) Olvera of Rome City, Mrs. Gary (Carol) Wooten, Wolcottville, Mrs. David (Florence) VandeKeere, Topeka, PFC Kelly Bloom of West Point, N.Y., and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Wonders of Burr Oak, Mich. a brother, Kenneth of Wolcottville. Services Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-9-1986
Broome Donna Jean (Hoile), 43, of Valparaiso, died June 24, 2000 in Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. She was born Oct. 4, 1956 in Kendallville to Donald and Annie (Ridgeway) Hoile. On June 28, 1980 in Kendallville she married John V. Broome. A 1975 graduate of East Noble High School, she attended Ball State University and received her master's degree in math and secondary education. She was a school teacher. Surviving are her husband and a brother, Robert W. Hoile of Watonga, Okla. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-24-2000