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Buchan Myrtle M, Fort Wayne, aunt of two local residents, died Monday at Parkview Hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frank Tieman of R. 2, Churubusco; two nieces, including Miss Ann Mitchell of Avilla; and six nephews, including Robert Tieman of LaOtto and James Mitchell of Avilla. Services today at D. O McComb Funeral Home. ~ 4-11-1963
Buchanan Anna died Sunday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Ida DeVore, 126 S. Main St. She had lived in Kendallville near half a century. She was born in "York State" as she referred to her native home, March 12, 1812 and was 95 years 1 month and 23 days old. Cause of death was tonsillitis. Funeral was Tuesday at the residence over the Bee Hive Store. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-16-1907 Anna Hullman was born in Florida, Montgomery County, N.Y. March 12, 1812. When about 20 years of age she married Herman Phelps. They had 3 children, one dying in infancy. At about 33 years of age she married John Buchanan. No children were born to them. In 1843 they came to Noble County where she had since lived. He died March 11, 1878, and her son, William Phelps, died a few years later. She died May 12, aged 95 years, 1 month and 23 days, leaving one daughter (Mrs. Sarah Howe), 6 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. ^ 5-23-1907
Buchanan Anna - When George Duncan awakened on Saturday morning he found his sister, Mrs. Anna Buchanan, aged probably 75 years, wrapped in a shawl, sitting beside the coal stove, dead. He summoned the neighbors and they called the coroner. The latter did not say whether death was caused by the escape of coal gas fumes or heart disease. The body was taken to Kendallville where the inquest was held. The funeral was held in Rome City Tuesday. Mrs. Buchanan was born in Baltimore, Md., where her people were very wealthy. Many years ago, a bride, widely traveled and much cultured, she came to Rome City. Gradually her wealth dwindled until she lived in poverty, assisted by the township. Her husband died a good many years ago and is buried in Orange Cemetery. She is the mother of a daughter, Alma, who many years ago married against her mother’s wishes and was disowned. Later the girl separated from her husband, and it is said entered a convent in Denver. Mrs. Buchanan has always been very reluctant to speak of herself. The brother, George Duncan, with whom she lived, was formerly a well-to-do business man, his mind has failed, and he, too, has been living in need. + 2-?-1923
Buchanan Betty Jean, 18, who resided with a sister, Mrs. Edward J. Hall, 2133 ½ S. Lafayette St., died of peritonitis Thursday at Lutheran Hospital. She underwent an appendicitis operation four weeks ago. She was born in Aboite Twp and moved here four months ago. She was employed by the General Electric Co. She was a member of the Methodist Church at LaOtto. Surviving are three brothers, Charles F., Dwight and James L. all LaOtto; and five sisters, Mrs. Louis Lomont of New Haven, Donna M, Violet F. and Norman Jean, all LaOtto, and Mrs. Hall. Funeral Sunday at Wesleyan Methodist Church at LaOtto. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 4-?-1941
Buchanan Charles "Todd", 60, of LaOtto, died December 6 in Garrett Hospital. Funeral services were Dec. 9 in Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Born in Alger, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1908, he was a son of Thomas and Elenora Vermillion Buchanan. In 1923 he moved with his parents to the Huntertown and LaOtto area, where his father was an employee at the Ruderman farm. He was a former employee of the B & O Railroad at Garrett. Since 1947 he had operated a produce stand at his home. He is survived by a brother, Gerald of Avilla; four sisters, Mrs. Douglas Cartwright of LaOtto, Mrs. Frank Connell and Mrs. Carl Loew of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Norma West of Philadelphia, Pa. Besides his parents, a brother, James, and two sisters, Kathryn Lomont and Betty Buchanan, preceded him in death. ~ 12-19-1968
Buchanan Evelyn J, 30, of R. 1, Whipple, Ohio, died Friday in Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1948 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Harvey and Jessie (Magill) Baker. She married Larry Dean Buchanan Feb. 21, 1971. A 1967 graduate of East Noble High School, she had lived in Ohio since her marriage. Survivors include her parents; her husband; a son, Jason 5; a sister, Mrs. David (Paula) Smith of Kendallville; two brothers, William of Chicago, Ill., and Ed of Angola. Funeral Sunday in McClure & Shaffer Funeral Home in Marietta, Ohio. Burial, Salem Twp Cemetery near Marietta. + 3-?-1979
Buchanan Gerald D, 73, Avilla, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1911 in Marion, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Mae (Vermillion) Buchanan. He married Monzella Sloffer April 24, 1930 in Garrett. He had lived in Avilla since 1950, coming here from LaOtto. He was a die maker, carpenter and farmer. Surviving are his wife; two sons, James, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Jerry of New Port Richey, Fla.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Donna Cartwright, LaOtto, Mrs. Violet Loew, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Mary Connell, Fort Wayne, and Norma of Cleveland, Ohio. Services today at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 3-7-1985
Buchanan J Maud, 78, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 14, 1908 in LaGrange County, the daughter of Charles E. and Margaret A. (Coney) Huff. On March 25, 1933 in Goshen she married Ralph T. Buchanan. She moved from LaGrange County to Wawaka in 1948 and had been a school teacher 32 years at Wawaka and Rome City grade schools before retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church and Indiana and Noble County Retired Teachers Associations. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Sondra M. Cunningham, Wawaka; a son, R. Arthur, Ligonier; a sister, Margaret Troyer of Hamilton; two brothers, Jack R. and Dayton, both LaGrange; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, East Springfield Cemetery near LaGrange. + 1-11-1987
Buchanan James Lloyd, 51, was found dead in his room at 412 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, last Wednesday. He had died Sunday of a heart condition. A native of Ohio, he was a veteran of WW II and received the Purple Heart. He was employed by the Dana Corp. Surviving are four sisters, including Mrs. Doug Cartwright, LaOtto; and two brothers, Charles, LaOtto, and DeWitt, Avilla. He attended the Wesleyan Methodist Church at LaOtto. Funeral Saturday in Krider Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 1-13-1966 Sisters include Mrs. Carl Loew and Mrs. Frank Connell of Fort Wayne and Norma Buchanan of Philadelphia. ~ 1-20-1966
Buchanan John, 71, an old settler of Noble County living 3 miles north of this city, died last Thursday. The funeral was at the Center school house last Saturday. He resided here about 40 years and had acquired a large amount of property but leaves no children. ^ 3-20-1879
Buchanan Lloyd, 35, formerly of Rome City and Wawaka, shot himself through the heart at his home in Rolling Prairie Thursday. Death was instantaneous. He had been despondent over continued poor health. Surviving are the widow; a son, Jack; and a brother, Ralph of LaGrange. Funeral Sunday at LaGrange with interment in the cemetery at that place. + 7-?-1935
Buchanan Mary N Collier was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Sept. 22, 1834, the oldest daughter of William Wetmore. She was married May 1, 1852 to Capt. M. F. Collier of the Union Army who died in Kendallville in March 1880. Her second marriage was to John L. Buchanan Aug. 2, 1887. Her married life was principally spent at Peninsula, O., Bryan and Kendallville. In 1887 she became a resident of Plainwell, Mich. where she died Sept. 10. She leaves 3 children, Ella M., Mrs. F. W. Armstrong of Indianapolis, Ind., Lida M., Mrs. R. H. Garrigue of Chicago, and Nellie C. Collier of Plainwell. Mrs. William Wood of Peninsula, O., and Mrs. George Stanford of Boston, O., sisters, were present at the burial. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ^ 9-15-1893
Buchanan Monzella "Sally", 87, died December 31, 1999, in Fort Myers, Fla. She was born February 17, 1912 in Larwill to George and Marguerite (Knisely) Sloffer. Her husband, Gerald Buchanan, died in 1985. She was the owner of Monzella's Antiques and had lived in Avilla for many years. Surviving are 2 sons, James of Fort Myers and Jerry of Lineville, Ala. A sister, Mary Jane Grimm, preceded her in death. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~1-13-2000
Buchanan Ralph T, 76, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. Born April 20, 1911 in Rome City, he was the son of George and Mabel (Fisher) Buchanan. On March 25, 1933 in Goshen, he married Jennie Maud Huff, who died in January. He moved from LaGrange to Wawaka in 1948. He was a former employee of the LaGrange County Highway Dept., a farmer, and a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Sondra M. Cunningham of Wawaka; a son, R. Arthur, Ligonier; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, East Springfield Cemetery, near LaGrange. + 5-31-1987
Buchanan Terry Lee Jr., 22, died Tuesday in an automobile accident near Leo. He had been employed by R. D. Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Tracy; a son, Erick of St. Joe; a stepdaughter, Falisha Ferrell of St. Joe; his father, Terry of Albion; his mother and stepfather, Marlene and William Kuehn of Terre Haute; a brother; his grandmothers, Berniece Buchanan and Helen Hoover, both Churubusco; and a great-grandmother, Flossie Catellier of Churubusco. + 6-27-19??
Bucher Floyd, 90, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Saturday in Kenney Health Care Center in Ligonier. He was born Oct. 10, 1898 in Perth, N.D., the son of Sylvanus and Sarah (Lechlitener) Bucher. On March 3, 1924 in Wadena, Minn., he married Vinie Spore. He had lived in Churubusco and Elkhart before moving to Ligonier in 1982. He was an instrument polisher and buffer for Linton Mfg. in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Virginia Miller of Ligonier, and Barbara Bellows of White Pigeon, Mich.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Services today in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-15-1989
Bucher Gertrude I, 92, R. 1, Kendallville, died Friday in DeKalb Hospital. Born on Sept. 15, 1886, she was the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Frahm) Harker. On Dec. 7, 1910 she married Clarence Bucher in Kendallville. He died Dec. 26, 1967. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Oak Grove Ladies Aid and Wayne Twp Home Economics organization. Preceding her in death were three sons and one sister. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Glendys) Lausch, Rockford, Ill, and Mrs. Emmett (Leona) Herr, Kendallville; and one brother, Vern of Fulktonham, Ohio. She is survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1979
Bucher Russell L, about 43, a native and a lifelong resident of the Kendallville community, was found dead at Saturday in his upstairs apartment at the Bucher homestead about three miles northwest of Kendallville. After an investigation, the county coroner reported death as due to poisoning, apparently with suicidal intent. The time of death was fixed at 4 a.m. Nov. 15. The search which led to the discovery of his body was prompted by his absence of nine days. Neighbors had made no investigation, thinking he had gone to Chicago, where he had been employed. + 11-?-1943
Bucher Vinie Frances, 88, of Ligonier, died Feb. 1, 1995 in Ligonier Health Facility. She was born March 11, 1906 in Deer Creek, Minn. to Fred and Mary (Traber) Spore. She married Floyd Bucher on March 3, 1924 in Minn. He died in 1989. Surviving are 2 daughters, Virginia Miller of Ligonier and Barbara Bellows of White Pigeon, Mich.; a brother, Vincent Spore of Panama City, Fla.; 2 sisters, Shirley Ermine of Long Beach, Miss., and Daisy Pickar of Park Rapids, Minn.; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-1-1995
Buchmeier Donna J, 76, of Garrett, died Dec. 26, 2007 at Regency Place Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She had been a volunteer at McCray Hospital. She was a member of Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren near Garrett. She was born Sept. 23, 1931 on the family farm near Garrett to Wayne and Ruth (Keck) Shirk. She married Richard Buchmeier on June 10, 1950 in Garrett. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Cindy Buchmeier of Greenwood, David and Brenda Buchmeier of Merriam, Paul and Sally Buchmeier of New Castle and Jim and Sherri Buchmeier of New Haven; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Sue Shirk of Auburn; grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Wisnieski in Feb. 2003. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 12-28-2007
Buchs August, R. 2, Avilla, died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born September 29, 1883 in Waterloo, the son of Anton and Veronica Martin Buchs, and lived in the Avilla area for 60 years. May 31, 1904 he was married to Helen Lash, who survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Caroline Lash, Big Long Lake; one grandchild and a great-grandchild. A son, Walter Charles, and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in the Kendallville Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-25-1965
Buchs Helen A, 98, died in the Sacred Heart Home April 26. A lifetime area resident, she was born June 18, 1884 in Avilla. She married August Buchs May 31, 1904. He died February 22, 1965. Surviving are a granddaughter, Helen Hoyt of Cocoa Beach, Fla. and a great-granddaughter. A son, Walter Charles Buchs, preceded her in death at the age of 23. Arrangements were being made by Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. ~ 5-5-1983
Buchtel Anna E, 87, of Heritage Manor Health Care Center, Ligonier and formerly of Turkey Creek Twp, Kosciusko County, died at the center Sunday. She was born in Kosciusko County July 30, 1898 to Samuel and Sarah (Stillwell) Buchtel. She was a member of the Solomon Creek United Methodist Church. There are no survivors. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Solomon Creek Cemetery. + 4-13-1986
Buchtel Bertha, about 73, a lifelong resident of the Dismal community, died Tuesday at her home due to a heart ailment. Before her marriage to Jasper Buchtel, who died about 3 years ago, she was Bertha Hart and many years ago had taught in the Greencastle School. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Winston (Mary) Gants, who is a teacher in the Syracuse schools and who resides in the home; a son, Arthur, of South Bend; three grandsons; and a brother Lloyd Hart in Wisconsin. Services Friday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1948
Buchtel Charles C, third son of Herman and Christiana Buchtel, was born in Bethlehem Twp, Stark Co, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1832, and died at the home of his sisters, Mrs. Mary Saunders, in Ligonier, Dec. 2, 1914, aged 82 years, 9 months and 6 days. On May 14, 1857 he married Sarah Estella Simmons. They had 7 children, Ida Viola, Sanford E, Irvin O, Alfred Curtis, Mary Laverne, Charles W, 4 of whom preceded their parents in death. He was one of the Regulators which brought order out of threatened anarchy, and peace and safety of farm and fireside. He was baptized in the river east of Ligonier and became a member of the Church of Christ. His wife died Oct. 22, 1900. Surviving are 3 sons, Sanford, Irvin and Charles; 3 sisters and one brother. Funeral in the Christian Church Dec. 4. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Ligonier Leader 12-10-1914 Contributed by Judy Richter
Buchtel Donald, 55, R. 1, Cromwell, died Thursday in Whitley County Hospital from cancer. He was the son of Ernest and Eliza (Antrum) Buchtel, born in Whitley County March 23, 1920. He married Helen Parker on June 4, 1950 in Huntington. He was a 20-year resident of Cromwell and had previously lived in Albion. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was self-employed. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Rosemary) Pasley, Huntington, Miss Cathy, R. 1, Syracuse; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Bohnstedt and Mrs. Russel Bohnstedt, both Islamorada, Fla.; one brother, Alfred, Miami, Fla., and three grandchildren. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1976
Buchtel Helen Louise, 75, of Arab, Ala., died Jan. 1, 2004 in Huntsville Hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1928 in Fort Wayne to Ray and Irene (Branning) Parker. Surviving are a daughter, Catherine, of Arab; a sister, Marie Parker of Arab; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday in Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-5-2004
Buchtel Joe Stanley, 27, Ligonier, died June 1 at his residence. Born October 21, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, he had lived in Ligonier most of his life. He was employed by Kidd & Co., Inc. of Ligonier. Surviving are his mother, Shirley, Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. James Staton, Churubusco and Julie Lee Buchtel at home; three brothers, DeWayne and Richard, Ligonier, and John of Millersburg. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 6-9-1983
Buchtel John Richard "Dick", 57, R. 1, Ligonier, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. He was a native of Ligonier and lived there his entire lifetime. He was born Sept. 23, 1916 to Forda and Mabel (Smalley) Buchtel and was married in Ligonier Oct. 19, 1958 to Shirley Ott. He was a former employee of Western Rubber Co. in Goshen. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Julie at home; four sons, John Jr., Millersburg, and Joe, Richard and Dewayne, at home; two brothers, Merle, R. 1, and Morris, Middlebury; and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1973
Buchtel Mabel - Double funeral services were held Saturday at Ligonier for Mrs. Mabel Buchtel, aged 61 years, who died at her home last Tuesday after a two-month illness with heart trouble, and her mother, Mrs. Anna Smalley, who died last Monday at the home of a daughter in Omaha, Neb. Surviving the former are her husband, Forda; three sons, Merle at home, Maurice of Middlebury, John of Goshen; and four grandchildren. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1945
Buchtel Margaret Jane (Shobe) was born April 26, 1857 and died March 16, 1934. She married Theodore Buchtel Feb. 1, 1877 and he died 9 years ago. Surviving are nephews and nieces. * 1934
Buchtel Merle, 71, died at Goshen Hospital Friday. He was born Feb. 4, 1905 in Noble County to Forda and Mabel (Smalley) Buchtel. He was a retired farmer and lived in the Ligonier community his entire life. Surviving are his brother, Morris, Middlebury; four stepdaughters and one stepson. Funeral Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-23-1976
Buchtel Shirley L, 75, of Ligonier died December 13, 2010, at Goshen General Hospital. She worked as a telephone operator in LaGrange until retiring in 1978. She graduated from Goshen High School in 1953. She was born July 15, 1935, in Stroh to Jesse and Gladys Ott. She married John R. Buchtel Sr. on September 19, 1958. He died October 15, 1973. Surviving are four children, Richard (Robin) Buchtel of Ligonier, Juliann (Danny) Staton of Cromwell, DeWayne (Angela) Buchtel of Cromwell and Julie (Dan) Geller of Ligonier; nine grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dennis Brumbaugh of Fort Wayne and Sherman (Marilyn) Dunafin of Sturgis, Mich. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Buchtel in 1983; a grandson, Anthony Staton in 1988; a brother, Truman Arver in 1997; and a sister, Berdella Crowell. Funeral Dec. 17 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-15-2010
Buchtman Bernice F, 75, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, died March 11, 2000 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born August 29, 1924 in Noble County near Ege, a daughter of Stanley and Helen (Konger) Karasiewicz. Her formative years were spent in Eel River Twp in Allen County and she graduated from Huntertown High School in 1942. She was married at Ege August 13, 1949 to Joseph F. J. Buchtman. They spent the first years of their marriage in New Haven and moved in 1974 to the farm east of Churubusco where she was raised. She was a member of the St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco, its Rosary Society, and the former Boots & Bonnets Square Dance Club. Survivors include her husband; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Pauline Buchtman of Bloomington, Vincent and Karen Buchtman of Lima, Ohio, and Roger and Connie Buchtman of Fort Wayne; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Jeffrey Bracht of Lexington Park, Md., Gretchen and Philip Brunett of Roanoke, Lois and Randy Kohlhepp of New Haven, and Josephine and Timothy Steele of Goshen; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Bea Karr of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Rose Angela Karasiewicz of Frankfort, Ill., and Bertha Teders of Avilla; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A brother, Kenneth Karr, is deceased. The Mass of Christian Burial was at St. John Bosco Church in Churubusco. Burial, St. John's Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. ~ 3-29-2000
Buck Edwina C (Yeager) was born at Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio, May 17, 1848 and died of consumption at Cromwell, Indiana, Jan. 24, 1895. She was married at Stryker, Williams County, Ohio, to William H Buck. They had 4 children. Little Charlie died 5 years ago. She was a member of the M. E. Church where funeral was held Jan. 27. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Ligonier Banner 1-31-1895
Buck Eleonor W, 92, died Friday at Lutheran Home in Kendallville. She had formerly lived in Fort Wayne. Her husband, Elmer L., died in 1951. Survivors are a son, Norman of Lake Bluff, Ill.; a sister, Bertha Kienzle of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren. Services today in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 1-15-1988
Buck Furmon G, R. 2, Syracuse, died Friday at Goshen Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Priest Buck, formerly of Albion. They were married Oct. 20, 1920, and he worked as a landscape gardener. One daughter, Mrs. Frank Stechcon; three sisters; and one brother are currently living in South Bend. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1975
Buck Ilene, 82, of R. 2, Syracuse, died Monday at St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, following a heart attack. Born Oct. 20, 1900 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Harvey and Leona (Miller) Priest. On Sept. 20, 1920 in Albion she married Furmon Buck, who died in 1975. A lifetime Cromwell and Lake Wawasee area resident, she was a member of the Syracuse Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Eunice) Stechcon of South Bend. Services Wednesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-11-1982
Buck Jasper E, 61, R. 1, Wawaka, was dead on arrival Friday at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was born May 22, 1928 in Jamestown, Tenn. to John F. and Rachel L. (Adkins) Buck. He married Mae Wright March 2, 1951 in Rossville, Ga. He moved to Wawaka from Goshen in 1973. He was employed in maintenance at Innopak in Ligonier. A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of the Wawasee Hawg Hunters Bass Club and owned Riverside Campground near Wawaka. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Patricia) Dotson, Buffalo; one son, Michael, Wawaka; two sisters, Mrs. Brent (Alma) Winchester, and Mrs. Clifford (Edna) Mullanix, both Muncie; two brothers, Henry and Perry, Muncie; and five grandchildren. Services Monday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-20-1989
Buck Katrina, 77, of Cromwell, died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Letha Stillson, in South Bend. Also surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. Zelma Stanton and Mrs. Etta Long of South Bend, and Mrs. Clara Vanette of Ligonier; two sons, Maynard of South Bend, and Furmon of Lake Wawasee; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jack and John Miller of Cromwell, and George Miller of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Lynn of Cromwell. Funeral today at Henney Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1948
Buck Mae, 56, of Wawaka, died Christmas Day in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 5, 1936 in Jamestown, Texas, the daughter of Juno and Edna (Miller) Wright. On March 2, 1951 in Rossville, Ga., she married Jasper E. Buck, who died Oct. 20, 1989. She had worked at Silgan in Ligonier for 27 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Patricia) Dotson; and a son, Michael, both of Wawaka; a sister, Rose Foy of Muncie; 2 brothers, Thomas Wright of Cromwell and William Wright of Arcola, Fla.; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandchild. Funeral Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-25-1992
Buckingham Herman L, 80, died May 19, 1989 in Goshen Hospital. The family home is at R. 2, Leesburg on the banks of the Tippecanoe River. He was born May 15, 1909 in Hammond, Ill. On May 10, 1936 he married Marguerie Balsbaugh. Surviving are his wife; three children, George, Goshen attorney, Frederic, Hope Air Force Base, N.C., and Lois Gill, Warsaw; six grandchildren; a sister, Lois Roberts, Cerro Gordo, Ill.; and a brother, Myrlin, Monticello, Ill. The Buckingham family lived in Albion several years while he was the manager of the Eagles Lumber Yard. They lived on N. York St. in the 400 block, the large brick house on the west side of the street. They left Albion in 1945 and moved to Leesburg where he was co-owner of the Leesburg Lumber Co. and the Honest John Uptown Hardware. He retired in 1971. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Leesburg United Methodist Church. Funeral in Titus Funeral Home. Burial, Oswego Cemetery, near the family home. + 5-19-1989
Buckland Brian, son of Lee and Jenny Sue (Kiester) Buckland , R. 1, Kimmell, died today in McCray Hospital where he was born Tuesday. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Mrs. Velma Buckland, R. 3, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Kiester, R. 1, Kimmell. Graveside services Friday in Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1970
Buckland Wayne, 50, of Hudson, died February 5, 2002 at Cameron Hospital, Angola. He was self-employed for 4 years and worked for J.O. Mory in South Milford prior to that time. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose lodges. He was born September 24, 1951 in W.Va. to Oliver and Velma (King) Buckland. On May 14, 1999 in Las Vegas he married Donna Davis, who survives in Hudson. Also surviving are a son, Todd of LaGrange; 4 stepchildren; 2 grandchildren, Anthony and Kendra; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Lawrence of Theodosia, Mo., Herbert of Wolcottville and Gary of Coldwater; 4 sisters, Kathryn LaCross of LaOtto, Carri Noble and Vona Burkhead of LaGrange and Patti Buckland of Churubusco. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-7-2002
Buckles Ann, 58, died Dec. 10, 2002 at her home in Avilla. She was a machinist for Dexter Axle in Albion for 30 years. A 1963 graduate of Avilla High School, she was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. She was born in Garrett on Nov. 26, 1944 to Harold and Gaytha (Hinklin) Luttman. She married George W. Buckles on June 8, 1963 in Avilla. Surviving are her husband; a son, Steven of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Cherree Buckles and Jennifer Salisbury of Avilla; 2 grandchildren, Dylan Salisbury and Evan Buckles; 4 brothers, David Luttman of Avilla, Mike of Nappanee, Harold of Fort Wayne and Phillip of Kendallville. Preceding her in death were one son, Robert; and 2 grandchildren, Katie and Mathew Buckles. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 12-11-2002
Buckles Carlos Edwin was born July 19, 1881 to Edwin H. and Sarah Howenstine Buckles. On Dec. 14, 1904 he married Iva M. Fuller. She died in April 1909. On Dec. 23, 1911 he married Cecelia Maud Lawrence. Surviving are the wife; a son, Stanley; a foster son, Donald Williams, his mother; a sister, Nina who resides with her mother; and a brother, Maynard R. of Susanville, Calif. + 11-?-1939
Buckles Edwin H, son of Robert and Catherine Piper Buckles, was the eldest of five children and was born Aug. 7, 1857 in Washington Twp. Oct. 10, 1880 he married Sarah E. Howenstine of Washington Twp. They had seven children, Carl, Maynard, Mabel, Nina, Roy, Ross, and an infant, Ross, Mabel and Roy preceding him in death. On Dec. 9, died, and leaves his wife; three children, Carl of Washington Twp, Maynard of Aztec, N.M., and Nina at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, George of Washington Twp, William of Mishawaka; and one sister, Mrs. John Reed of Washington Twp. He was a member of Stringtown Christian Church where funeral was held Dec. 14. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 12-?-1921
Buckles Franklin R, 73, Huntertown, died Sunday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County Oct. 16, 1910, the son of George and Ida B. (Schlabach) Buckles. He was a U. S. Army veteran and moved from R. 2, Churubusco 19 years ago to Huntertown. He was retired from Northwest Allen County Schools and L. S. Ayres, Inc. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joel (Sharon) Kimmel of Columbia City, and Sandra Buckles of Huntertown; three sons, Jerry, John and David, all Fort Wayne; and a sister, Elvira Wolfe of Kimmell; and seven grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. ~ 7-19-1984
Buckles George E, 37, (b. 7-16-1913) died Thursday in McCray Hospital where he was admitted Tuesday night with self-inflicted gunshot wounds in the head. Surviving are the wife, Barbara, a daughter, Linda, at home; his mother Mrs. Letha Buckles, west of Albion; and two brothers, Robert, Los Angeles and Oris John of Garrett. The Buckles were former residents of this community, having resided west of here several years. He had been despondent several months and a verdict of suicide was returned. Services June 8. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-14-1951
Buckles George W, 64, of Avilla, died July 8, 2006 at Life Care of Fort Wayne. A lifelong resident of Noble County, he was born July 20, 1941 in Swan Twp to Russell and Lavina (Owen) Buckles. On June 8, 1963 he married Ann Luttman at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She died December 10, 2002. Surviving are 2 daughters, Cherree Buckles of Avilla and Jenny Salisbury of Albion; a son, Steven of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Evan Buckles and Dylan and Samantha Salisbury; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Richard and Pat, and Don and Bethel of Avilla, and James of Kendallville. Also preceding him in death were a son, Robert; 2 grandchildren, Kathie and Mathew; and a brother, Paul. He was a machine repairman at Auburn Gear for 40 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 240 of Avilla. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 7-13-2006
Buckles Grace A, 86, of Washington Twp, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 1, 1913 in Ari in Allen County to Samuel E. and Reuah (Boggs) Coverstone. On Dec. 25, 1940 she married Stanley E. Buckles. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Michael (Alice) Roberts and Esther Hartman of Kimmell, Wanda Pelton of Lafayette and Mrs. Larry (Anna May) O'Cull of Westfield; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Starr of Elkhart, Carlos and Carol of Columbia City, and Samuel and Ruth of Cromwell; 11 grandsons; 10 granddaughters; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Ormas Baptist Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 6-20-1999
Buckles Jennie M, daughter of Andrew and Mary Humphreys, was born March 24, 1839; died at Kendallville Jan. 28, aged 65 years 10 months and 4 days. June 20, 1866 she was married to A. L. Matthews who died in Jan. 1876. In Oct. 1884 she married Robert H. Buckles who died Oct. 6, 1903. ^ 2-17-1905
Buckles John "Jack", 58, who resided on a farm near Wolf Lake until recently when he moved to the David Brown farm west of Columbia City, died Friday from kidney trouble. Surviving are the father, Jack; the widow, nee Minnie D. Blain; a daughter, Betty, and the following brothers and sisters, D. A. of Cygnet, O., James of Fort Wayne, Thomas of Indianapolis, Mrs. Walter Sanders of Marshalltown, Ia., Mrs. A. Barkley of Chicago, Mrs. Nellie Earnhart, and Mrs. Mae Braden of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Grace Hawk of Wawaka and Mrs. Ida Pollock of Wolf Lake. The funeral occurred Monday at the home. + 1-?-1925
Buckles John George, 48, died Monday at the Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake of a gunshot wound in the head. Unconscious with a wound from a 22 caliber rifle shot near the right temple, he was found at 7:30 a.m. in a cornfield on his farm by his wife and Melvin Wheeler of Etna. He was rushed to the Luckey Hospital but died without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Buckles told the coroner her husband left the house to do the chores about 5:15 a.m. and according to a common custom, took the rifle with him. Wheeler called at the farm to repair a pump and needing the assistance of Mr. Buckles, started a search. There was no direct evidence of suicide and the possibility exists that the fatal wound could have been suffered accidentally. A native of Washington Twp, he had resided in the Etna community 25 years. He operated a grocery at Etna 17 years, disposing of the business and moving to the farm last February. Surviving are the wife, Constance; two sons, Jack and Howard; a daughter, Rosalyn; the father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. George Buckles, Kimmell; two brothers, Robert H. and Franklin R., both Kimmell; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Howard, Etna, and Mrs. Ray Wolfe. He was a member of the Etna-Troy Conservation Club, the Ormas Baptist Church and the Eagles Lodge of Columbia City. Funeral Wednesday at Etna Methodist Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 1943
Buckles Josie Marie died Monday at the family home, two miles north of Wolf Lake from complications. She had been a lifelong resident of Noble County. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bair and was married to Wayne Buckles Feb. 27, 1915. Surviving are her husband; six children, Victor 16, Helen 14, Russell 12, Donnabelle 10, Dorothy 8, and William 4; her father of Columbia City; two brothers, Jesse of Myrtle Point, Ore., and Alvin of Noble County; two sisters, Mrs. Merl Rarick of Columbia City, and Mrs. Ray Gawthrop of Wolf Lake. Funeral Wednesday at Stringtown Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 3-?-1932
Buckles Matthew Steven, 4 weeks, died Sept. 24, 2002 at his home. He was born in Avilla Aug. 24, 2002 to Dennis Brown and Cherree Buckles. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Evan Buckles; grandparents, George and Ann (Luttman) Buckles of Avilla; great-grandparents, Lavina Maulsby of Avilla and Clyde and Patricia Brown of Auburn. A sister, Kathleen Moreno, preceded him in death. Graveside services Friday at Eel River Cemetery. ^ 9-26-2002
Buckles Maynard R, 95, of Susanville, Calif., died in a Reno, Nev. hospital on June 28 of complications following surgery. He was born on the Buckles farm south of Kimmell on April 28, 1883. He was a graduate of and former teacher and coach at Wolf Lake High School; a graduate of Tri state University, Angola, and received his master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley. The Buckles family moved to Susanville in 1924 where he began teaching math at Lassen Union High School and Lassen Junior College. He retired from teaching in 1948 after a 40-year career, although he continued to tutor students who needed help in math. In 1962 he received Tri State University Distinguished Alumnus Award. Survivors are his wife, the former Llewellah Price; a daughter, Betty Jo Coplen of Novato, Calif.; a son, Dr. Robert E. of Iowa City, Iowa; granddaughter, Susan Edwards and great-grandson, Danny Edwards of Sacramento, Calif.; grandsons Bill Buckles of Chicago, and Dick Buckles of Iowa City; and a nephew, Stanley E. Buckles of R. 1, Kimmell. Funeral June 10 at Susanville United Methodist Church. Burial, Lassen Cemetery. + 6-28-1978
Buckles Nina C (b. 3-31-1890) of Kimmell and a lifelong resident of Noble County, died March 15, 1964 in Jacquay Nursing home in Kendallville. She is survived by a brother, Maynard of Susanville, Calif.; one niece and two nephews, including Stanley Buckles of Kimmell. Funeral Wednesday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1964
Buckles Oris Jon, 85, of Leo, died March 5, 2005 at The Cedars Retirement Home in Leo. He and his wife owned and operated Buckles' Antiques. He was born and raised in Noble County, where he graduated from Albion High School in 1934. He married Barbara Eikenberry in Nov. 1941. She died in Aug. 2004. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and received a WW II Victory medal. He worked for 25 years at Electric Motors and Specialties in Garrett, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Garrett. A master woodworker, he was a member of the Indiana Kidney Foundation, the American Clock Association and the Fort Wayne Masons. Surviving are 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Donnadee and R. J. Hohimer of Fort Myers, Fla., Kathalee and Toby Refner of Auburn, Debbie and John Shelby of Phoenix, and Teresa and Christ Barnard of Petaluna, Calif.; 7 grandchildren and their spouses, Jody Miller, Carisa and Paul Whittall, Jon Gabriel and Melissa Miller, Libby Shelby and Johnny Shelby, Hillary Conrad and Max Conrad; 4 great-granddaughters, Ally and Gabrielle Miller and Madeline and Abigail Whittall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Letha Buckles of Kimmell; 2 brothers, George and Robert; a grandson, Chad Miller; and a great-granddaughter, Baylee Miller. Services Wednesday in the First Church of Christ, Garrett. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 3-6-2005
Buckles Paul D, 59, Waterloo, died June 3, 2003 at his home. He was born November 15, 1943 in Columbia City. His father, Russell Earl Buckles, preceded him in death. His mother, Lavina Owen Maulsby, survives in Avilla. He married Nancy Teders on April 3, 1965 in Avilla. Also surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Anthony of Waterloo and Michael of Metz; 2 daughters, Jodi Hughes of Auburn and Kimberly Ely of Waterloo; 4 brothers, Donald, George and Richard of Avilla, and Jim of Kendallville; and 13 grandchildren. He was a forklift driver for Food Marketing Corp. in Fort Wayne and had worked there 38 years. Services at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. ~ 6-12-2003
Buckles Pha, 37, a Noble County farmer, died at the farm home of his father, George, in Washington Twp Friday of an infection from tooth trouble that developed about four weeks ago. He was born on the farm where he died. His father, a widow, a son and a daughter survive. + 5-?-1927
Buckles Richard R, 72, died at his home in Avilla December 26, 2012. He was born on July 23, 1940 in Columbia City, the son of Russell and Lavina (Maulsby) Buckles.He married Patty Jo Gienger on April 3, 1964 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Richard worked at General Electric for 37 1/2 years, retiring in 2000.  He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a former member of the Avilla Fire Department, where he was Fire Chief in 1978. Surviving are his wife; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Darla Buckles of Avilla; his 2 daughters, Shelly Buckles of Avilla, Missy and Chad Conley of Wolcottville; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers Don (Bethel) Buckles of Avilla and James Buckles of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by brothers, George and Paul Buckles. Funeral Dc. 28 at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post 240. ^ 12-27-2012
Buckles Robert H died last Thursday in Luckey Hospital at Wolf Lake the result of a heart attack on Tuesday. George Buckles is one of the survivors. Services were held Sunday in the Sparta Christian Church of Kimmell with interment in the Stringtown Cemetery. ~ 7-14-1949 (b. 11-14-1886) about 62, died July 7, 1949 at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake. A York Twp farmer, he was stricken with a heart attack. Surviving are the widow, Letha; three sons, George of Avilla, Oris of Garrett and Robert D. of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Howard and Mrs. Ray Wolfe, Kimmell; and a brother, Frank of Fort Wayne. + 7-?-1949
Buckles Robert Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Buckles, S. Van Scoyoc St., died shortly after birth Tuesday. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are a brother, Steve Wayne, 10 months, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Maulsby, and Mrs. Harold Luttman, all of Avilla. Graveside services last Wednesday. ~ 12-10-1964
Buckles Russell Earl (Pvt.) who died in Steinbach, Belgium, January 18, 1945 of injuries received during the Battle of the Bulge, The Columbia City American Legion Post conducted military rites in the Eel River Cemetery near Churubusco. A native of Whitley County, he resided near Churubusco and was employed in Fort Wayne before entering service. Born December 25, 1919, he enlisted in the Army at Fort Benjamin Harrison on June 16, 1944 and was attached to the Twenty-third Infantry Division, Company R. Surviving are the wife, Lavina, of R. 1, Avilla; five sons, Richard, George, Donald, Paul and James, all at home; his father, Wayne Buckles, near Syracuse; two brothers, Victor and William, both of Columbia City; three sisters, Mrs. Orbert Cramar, Mrs. William Grimes and Mrs. Franklin Walker, all of Columbia City, and his grandfather, William I. Buckles, Mishawaka. ~ 12-11-1947
Buckles Stanley E, 97, of rural Kimmell died January 26, 2012, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born April 11, 1914, in Allen County, Ind., the only child of Carlos E. and Cecelia (Lawrence) Buckles. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School.  On December 25, 1940, he married Grace A. Coverstone. She died June 20, 1999. A life-long farmer, he was also trained by the REMC as an electrician. He was a member of the workforce responsible for the electrification of rural homes and farms in Allen and Noble counties. He served as township trustee for Washington Township, Noble County. He also served on the Township Advisory Board, Noble County Library Board and West Noble School Board. He was a member of Ormas Baptist Church. Surviving relatives include his children, Alice (Michael) Roberts of Kimmell, Walter (Starr) Buckles of Elkhart, Carlos (Carol) Buckles of Columbia City, Samuel (Ruth) Buckles of Cromwell, Esther Hartman of Columbia City, Wanda Pelton of Lafayette, and Anna (Larry) O’Cull of Westfield, Ind.; 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Buckles Cemetery. ^1-28-2012
Buckles Victor E, 71, of Columbia City, died July 3, 1987 at Whitley County Hospital. He was born Feb. 13, 1916 in Indiana, a son of Wayne and Josie Bair Buckles. He married Erma Fought on July 2, 1937 in Ligonier. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School and resided in that area until coming to Columbia City in 1943. He was employed for 30 years at International Harvester and retired in 1976. He was a U. S. Army veteran and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Furnas of Columbia City, Mrs. Howard (Elnora) Lewellyn of Blue Lake, Mrs. Janet Sturgeon of Columbia City, and Mrs. David (Barbara) McCullough of Columbia City; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; a brother, William of Columbia City; and two sisters, Mrs. Franklin (Dorothy) Walker of Columbia City, and Mrs. Dean (Donnabelle) Grimes of Rochester. A brother and a sister are deceased. Services Monday at Faith Baptist Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 7-3-1987
Buckles Winifred was born in Jefferson County, Virginia on March 22, 1804 and resided in Va. until 1836 when she removed to Decatur County, Ind., and settled in Noble County in Aug. 1837. On Jan. 17, 1828 she married John Buckles, who died May 31, 1855. She was the mother of 4 children, who are still living in our county. On their arrival they settled in Washington Twp, where she remained until her death. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Albion New Era 6-7-1877
Buckmaster David D, 75, of Kendallville, died August 1, 2011, at his Kendallville home. He was born in Geneva, Indiana, on July 7, 1936, to Samuel and Elsie Mae (McLaughlin) Buckmaster. He married Nancy L. Coleman on July 10, 1984, in Kendallville. He worked for his parents at the Midway Inn in Waterloo in the 1950s. He then worked for Hizer Sales in Fort Wayne and later worked for Waterloo Dairy, Allen Dairy and Prairie Farms for 34 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Angola Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife; 4 sons, Mark Buckmaster of Angola, Jack and Beth Buckmaster of Angola, Eric Buckmaster of Auburn and Jason Buckmaster of Auburn; 3 daughters, Sue and Mark Koenig of Auburn, Cheri and Roy Lawson of Auburn and Karen and Todd Elkins of Auburn; 2 stepchildren; 21 grandchildren, Justin, Brandon, Kayle and Seth Koenig; Heather Harter; Brock, Blake, Roy Jr. and Chad Lawson; Taylor, Mason and Erin (Drew) Elkins; Rece Buckmaster, Ben (Carrie) and Mallory Quaintance; Hannah and Carson Buckmaster; Brooke, Talen and Tasha Howenstine; and Brandon Suter; 2 great-grandchildren, Aubrey Drew and Faith Quaintance; a sister, Darlene Roberts of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Buckmaster; and a sister, Betty Mize. Funeral August 6 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-3-2011
Budd Alice E (Johnson) (b. 5-2-1879), widow of the late George Budd, died April 9, 1948 at her Albion home. She is survived by three sons: Elmer of Fort Wayne, Thomas and Woodward of Albion; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert McNeal and Mrs. Ray Litton of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Carl King of Albion; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Sunday from the Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1948
Budd Arthur L, 72, (b. 12-30-1878 - d. 10-7-1951) lifelong resident of Albion and Green Twp, died Sunday at McCray Hospital following a heart attack. His wife, Mae, died in June 1949. He had been county commissioner for two terms and was Green Twp trustee for two terms. He had been active in Republican politics all of his life. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1951
Budd Earlin R, 69, former Green Twp trustee, died Sunday at Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne. He engaged in farming and insurance and was Green Twp trustee 1940-48. He was born Jan. 25, 1893 to Thomas E. and Lillie Duglay Budd. He enlisted in 1918 and served in an army motor pool for a year during WW I. In 1919 he married Mary McClain, and the couple resided their entire married life in Noble County. He was a member of the Charter Oak Methodist Church. Surviving are the wife; four daughters, Mrs. Gerald Bricker of Avilla, Mrs. Keith Renkenberger of Avilla, Mrs. Ross Clouse of Churubusco, and Mrs. Everett Osbun of Churubusco; and 14 grandchildren. The body was taken to Charter Oak Church for services Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-7-1962
Budd Edna I, 67, died Dec. 16, 1990 at McCray Hospital. She was born April 13, 1923, the daughter of Russell and Lenna (Herendeen) Leitch. She married Woodward W. Budd on March 15, 1947 in Albion. He died in 1976. She was a member of Albion Wesleyan Church. Surviving are a daughter, Carol Wilson of Albion; 2 sons, Ray of Fort Wayne and Jerry of Cromwell; one stepson; 4 sisters, Lavon Cleland, Marceil Clouse, Kathleen Clouse and Delores Coy of Albion; 3 brothers, Carroll Leitch of Larwill, Alda (Gene) Leitch of Albion, and Eldon (Dwight) Leitch of Rome City; and 8 grandchildren. Services today at Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-16-1990
Budd George F (b. 10-5-1870), died at the McCray Hospital November 6, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Alice; and 6 children: Elmer Budd, Mrs. Herbert McNeal and Mrs. Ray Litton of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Carl King, Woodward and Thomas Budd of Albion; 21 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1946
Budd Jerry I, 52, died Dec. 24, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had worked at Roy W. Parker & Sons in Kimmell for 26 years. He was born in Kendallville on May 11, 1950 to Woodward and Edna (Leitch) Budd. He married Robin K. Clouse on June 4, 1976. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Stan and Jaired; one sister, Carol Wilson of Albion; and 2 brothers, Raydean Budd of Fort Wayne and Larry Leitch of Albion. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Budd. Services Friday at Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial Sparta Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2002
Budd Mary N, 90, died Thursday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Whitley County, the daughter of Phillip and Martha (Waugh) Dennis, June 10, 1896. She married Earlin Budd May 31, 1919, and he died June 3, 1962. She moved from Churubusco to the Sugar Grove area in Noble County, then returned to Churubusco in 1972. She was a member of the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene and Green Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are four daughters, Lavon Renkenberger, Avilla, Lucille Bricker, Evelyn Clouse and Martha Osbun, Churubusco; 14 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 2-26-1987
Budd Mina Mae, about 66, (b. 2-17-1883) formerly of Green Twp but who had made her home in Albion for several years, died June 2, 1949 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her husband, Arthur L., and one brother, Carlos McWilliams of Green Twp. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1949
Budd T E, 67, a resident of Green Twp, died on Sept. 8. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, March 14, 1854, being one of a family of 10 children. On Dec. 25, 1874 he married Agnes Davis. They had two children, Mrs. Loy Resler and Arthur Budd, both of Noble County. She died Sept. 12, 1879. Leaving his little daughter with her grandparents in Ohio, with his son he came to Indiana in 1885. On Dec. 26, 1887 he was married to Miss Lillie Duglay, and they had two children, Ralph, who died in infancy, and Earlin with whom he has been making his home. Mrs. Budd departed this life Sept. 21, 1912. Besides the two sons and one daughter, he leaves two grandchildren; the 13-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Loy Resler, and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earlin Budd; and the following brothers and sisters, Prof. Curtis of Loudonville, Ohio, Frank of Ashland, Dr. Allen of Cleveland, and David of Ashland, Mrs. L. M. McGuire of Albion, Mrs. Elvira Gangwer of Hayesville, Ohio, Mrs. Maggie Wilson and Mrs. Emma Latimer of Ashland, Ohio. For three years he lived in Churubusco, serving as president of the Farmers Bank as a stockholder. He also served two terms as county commissioner of Noble County. He was a member of the Charter Oak M. E. Church, the Masonic Order and Eastern Star. + 9-?-1921
Budd Woodward W, 54, R. 2, Albion, died Wednesday (d. 12-15-1976) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The son of George and Alice (Johnson) Budd, he was born March 5, 1922 in Burr Oak. He married Edna Leitch March 15, 1947 in the Lutheran parsonage in Albion. A lifetime resident of Noble County, he was employed at Newnam Foundry. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the VFW in Warsaw and the Albion Wesleyan Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Carol) Wilson, R. 2, Albion; two sons, Ray D., Fort Wayne, and Jerry L., R. 1, Cromwell; one brother, Thomas, R. 3, Albion; and four grandchildren. One son and six brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1976
Buehrer Alreada, 87, died Jan. 8, in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. She was a member of Calvary Temple, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 21, 1909 at Swan to William Isaac Scott and Lydia A. (Richards) McCoy. On Feb. 28, 1929 she married Joseph M. Buehrer in Albion. He died Aug. 5, 1992. She lived in Avilla until 1954 when she moved to Fort Wayne. She is survived by 2 sons, Merton E. of Lake St. Louis, Mo., and Rance A. of Angola; a daughter, Audrey E. Halferty of New Haven; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two sisters, Ollie Weimer and Gladys Scheurich, preceded her in death. Services in McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 1-23-1997
Buehrer Goldie O, 63, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Avilla area she had been a nurse’s aid at Sacred Heart Home and was a saleswoman for the Avon Company. She was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. She was born March 13, 1914 in Stewart County, Tenn., to Martin and Sarah (Klopfenstein) Buehrer. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Clara McCoy, Avilla; a brother, Joseph, Fort Wayne; three nieces and four nephews. Services at Hopewell Presbyterian Church June 6. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 6-9-1977
Buehrer Joseph, 79, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Richard S. McComb, where he had been visiting. He was a resident of Fort Wayne most of his life and was a brother of Martin Buehrer of Avilla. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 11-15-1956
Buehrer Joseph M, 89, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Adams County on Aug. 6, 1902 to Martin and Sarah (Klopfenstein) Buehrer. He retired in 1967 as a machinist for Dana Corp. after 23 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Temple in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Alreada, whom he married in Albion in 1926; a daughter, Audrey E. Halferty of New Haven; 2 sons, Rance of Angola and Merton of Lake St. Louis, Mo.; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 8-5-1992
Buehrer Martin, 90, resident of the Avilla community for 45 years, died last week at his home on R. 1, Avilla. A native of Adrian, Mich., he was born Oct. 20, 1875 to Martin and Elizabeth Bailey Buehrer. His six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was married in 1898 at Berne to the former Sarah Klopfenstein, who died in 1960. He was a farmer and in failing health since 1960. Surviving are a son, Joseph, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Clara McCoy, Avilla, and Goldie, with whom he resided here; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Burial, King Cemetery. ~ 9-1-1966
Buehrer Sarah R, 82, R. 1, died July 4 in McCray Hospital. She was born April 6, 1878 in Berne and moved to this community in 1921 from Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church and its Missionary Society. Surviving are the husband, Martin Buehrer, to whom she was married in 1898 in Berne; a son Joseph of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Clara McCoy and Miss Goldie Buehrer, both of Avilla; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A son and 14 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Services this afternoon in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Burial, King Cemetery. ~ 7-7-1960
Buehrer Suzanne E, 71, of Angola, died Jan. 7, 2008 at her home after a 10-year battle with cancer. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Sigma Phi Gamma-Alpha Iota Chapter and the Cameron Hospital Auxiliary. She was born Oct. 1, 1936 in DeKalb County to Glen and Laura (Mallon) Leiter. She married Rance Buehrer on Sept. 30, 1961 in the Huntertown United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Brett and Michelle Buehrer and Brian Buehrer of Angola; a brother, Keith Leiter of Fort Wayne; a sister, Linda Tyler of LaOtto; and 4 grandchildren, Mitchell Buehrer, Brittany Nelson, Lindsay Dyson and Levi Dugger of Angola. Services Saturday at H. E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home, Angola. Burial, South Scott Cemetery. ^ 1-11-2008
Bueker Mary A, 92, of Blue Lake, died January 14, 2013, at her residence.  She was born on November 29, 1920, in Albion, a daughter of Ralph and Beulah (Webster) Schlotterback. She graduated from Albion High School in 1939. Her marriage took place in Ligonier on February 17, 1954, to Ralph  Bueker. She worked at the former Ligonier Garment Factory from 1942 to 1954. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla, Churubusco Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3846 Ladies Auxiliary. Mr. Bueker preceded her in death on September 24, 2005. Surviving are her children, Jane (Larry) Moos of Naperville, Ill., Fred (Jill) Bueker of Fort Wayne, Rev. Kathy (Rev. Craig) Sweet of Springfield, Ill., and Mike (Melody) Bueker of Churubusco; 2 sisters, Betty (Dave) Lambert of Fort Wayne and Mildred (Karl) Prough of Wolcottville; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ross and Floyd Schlotterback.  Funeral Jan. 19 at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla.  Burial, Eel River Cemetery.  ^ 1-16-2013
Bueker Nellie L, 76, died Wednesday at her home in Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County, she is survived by two brothers, Ralph, Avilla, and Carl E. of Huntington; two sisters, Mildred Beard, of Roanoke, and Melba Weber of Bremen. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Leo Cemetery. ~ 12-25-1986
Bueker Ralph Junior, 83, a resident of Blue Lake in Churubusco, died September 24, 2005 in Provena Sacred Heart Home. He was a former resident of Swan Road near Avilla. He was born December 10, 1921 in Fort Wayne, a son of Carl and Minnie (Goette) Bueker. He married Mary K. Schlotterback on February 17, 1954. He was a self-employed truck driver and had worked for Fruehauf Trailer Co. and was engaged in farming. He had served in WW II in the Merchant Marines. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 157 and VFW Post 3846 of Churubusco. Surviving are his wife; their children and spouses, Jane and Larry Moos of Pembroke Pines, FL; Fred and Jill Bueker of Fort Wayne; Kathy and Craig Bueker-Sweet of Kankakee, IL; and Mike and Melody Bueker of Churubusco; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother and 4 sisters, Mildred Beard, Minerva Kryder, Nellie Bueker, Melba Weber and Carl Bueker. Funeral September 26 at Sheets & Child Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-6-2005
Buell James E, 55, of Kendallville, died Monday at his residence. Born in Terre Haute April 14, 1927, he was the son of Wayne and Lucy (Arney) Buell. On June 5, 1949 he married Carolyn Harden. He had lived in Kendallville since 1948 and had been a News-Sun employee 20 years. Most recently he had worked for Colwell General Printing of Fort Wayne. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Kendallville Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife and mother; a daughter, Debra McGillard of Hagerstown, Md.; two sons, Stuart of Fort Wayne, and Douglas at home; two sisters, Gloria Crowely of Terre Haute and Norma Jean Schienbein of Madison; and three grandchildren. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-24-1982
Buescher - On Saturday morning Mr. and Mrs. Christian Buescher, living northeast of this place, drove to this place to take the train to Ft. Wayne for a visit with their elder daughter. Mrs. Buescher carried their babe, about four months old. As they drove to the residence of Mrs. Snyder on Van Scoyoc Street to spend a few minutes, the latter lady met them and took the babe from the wagon. As she uncovered its face she noticed its pallor and exclaimed, "Your baby’s dead. The parents were dumbfounded. The child gasped once or twice but died before Dr. Trader could arrive. The babe was apparently in good health when they left home, and it is thought death was a result of a sudden fit or convulsion. The mother is nearly distracted with grief. ~ 3-6-1890
Buescher Bertha A, 101, Avilla, died Sept. 22 at McCray Hospital. She was born Nov. 21, 1886, the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Frank) Buescher. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla. Surviving are nephews, August Voltz and Philip Buescher, rural Avilla, and Ray Buescher of Fort Wayne. Services Sept. 24 at Sacred Heart Home. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 9-27-1988
Buescher Lawrence, 54, lifelong resident of the Avilla community, died Aug. 1, 1945 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. He is survived by a brother, Fred of Fort Wayne; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Voltz of Avilla, Mrs. Theresa Riss of Los Angeles, Mrs. Henry VanKes of Hudson, Mich., and Bertha Buescher, Avilla. Services were at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Interment at the church cemetery. + 8-?-1945
Buettel Idella, 79, died Dec. 24, in the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born in Ohio, Jan. 9, 1890 to Adam and Elenore Schaulk Buettel, she moved to the Avilla home from Decatur. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services were held in the Sacred Heart chapel Friday. Graveside services Friday at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery in New Riegel, Ohio. ~ 1-1-1970
Buffenbarger Emmon, 34, of Charlotte, Mich. until seven years ago, a resident of Noble County, died at his home Wednesday. He was a native of Noble County and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Buffenbarger. Surviving are the widow; four children, Bernice, Lila, Robert and Franklin; and one brother, Charles of Noble County. Funeral Saturday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1924
Buffenbarger Flora A, 104, formerly of R. 8, Columbia City, died Monday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born March 20, 1883 in Noble Twp, Noble County, the daughter of James and Catherine (Birch) Gray. In 1906 in Merriam she married Clarence L. Buffenbarger, who died in 1953. A lifetime Noble County resident, she was a member of Big Lake Church of God. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Claude (Jessie) Swartz of Cromwell; a son, Wilbur of Albion; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-23-1987
Buffenbarger Frances, 80, died last Tuesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Orval McLallin, near Wolf Lake, with whom she had resided approximately six years. Surviving besides the niece are a sister, Mrs. Mary Piper, near Wolf Lake; and three other nieces. Funeral this afternoon at the residence. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1974
Buffenbarger Ruth E, 83, of Albion, died April 6, 1995 in McCray Hospital. She was born May 5, 1911 in York Twp, Noble County to Herman and Ada (Lower) Butz. She married Wilbur J. Buffenbarger Dec. 26, 1945 in Noble County. She attended Manchester, Ball State and Purdue universities. She was a school teacher at York Center and Albion, retiring in 1972. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Noble County Retired Teachers Association, York Twp Extension Club and Noble County Historical Society. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Sue Sorgenfrei of North Canton, OH, and Mrs. Jon (Ann) Andresen of Brownsburg; 3 brothers, Earl Butz of West Lafayette, Verlo Butz of Chicago and Dale Butz of Bloomington, IL; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-6-1995
Buffenbarger Wilbur J, 99, of Columbia City, died April 13, 2010 at Oak Pointe. He farmed until 1956 and then worked for the Noble County Highway Dept., retiring in 1975. He was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel and the Noble County Farm Bureau. He was born in Noble County on Oct. 28, 1910 to Clarence and Flora (Gray) Buffenbarger. He married Ruth E. Butz on Dec. 26, 1945. She died in April 1995. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sue (Bob) McKinney of North Canton, Ohio, and Ann (Jon) Andresen of Brownsburg; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson and a sister, Jessie Swartz. Funeral Sunday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-14-2010
Bugert Edwin J, 75, Fort Wayne, died July 1 at his home. Born in Fort Wayne, he retired in 1975 from Meadow Gold Dairy. Surviving are his wife, Marcella; three sons, Robert M. of LaOtto, Joseph A. of Indianapolis, and James E. of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Sara Bohnke and Mary, both Fort Wayne; one brother, Paul of Tiffin, Ohio; and nine grandchildren. Services Friday in St. Jude Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 7-9-1987
Bugert Robert M, 72 of LaOtto, died February 5, 2011 at Parkview Hospital from pancreatic cancer. He was born January 7, 1939 in Fort Wayne to Edwin J. and Marcella P. (Nix) Bugert. He married Kay Louise Johnson on August 29, 1964 in Churubusco. He was a construction electrician for 41 years, retiring in April 2000. He was a Navy veteran and member of the IBEW Local #305. Surviving is his wife; 4 daughters: Roberta M. (Larry) Adams, LaOtto; Melanie L. Sparkman, Garrett; Linda R. (Jason) Buchs, Kendallville; and Kathleen McCurdy, Dallas, TX. and a son; Charles E. Bugert, LaOtto; 2 sisters: Sara E. Bohnke and Mary E. Beaverson, both of Ft. Wayne, IN and 2 brothers: Joseph A. Bugert, Indianapolis and James E. Bugert, Ossian; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. There will be a Celebration of Life February 9, 2011 at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Garrett Clipper 2-7-2011
Buhlman Otta M, 75, died Sunday at her home in Ligonier. She was a member of the Ligonier Methodist Church and the WRC and had resided in Ligonier for 25 years. Surviving are the husband, Leigh; one daughter, Miss Mary at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hussey of Cromwell, and Mrs. Albert Fox of Albion. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1959
Buirley Florence A, 80, died Sept. 29, 2001 at her home at Knapp Lake, Cromwell. She was employed at the Fort Wayne License Bureau and American Federal Savings and Loan. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church and was a committee chairwoman of the national Democratic Party. She was born May 21, 1921 in Fort Wayne to Albert and Margaret (Wills) Browning. She married Richard E. Buirley on Oct. 19, 1940 in Fort Wayne. He died Aug. 17, 2000. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Ron Buirley of Fort Wayne and Kenneth and Toi Buirley of Cromwell; a sister, Mary Banks of Clearwater, Fla.; and one grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Francis Browning. Services Tuesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 9-30-2001
Buker Jennie Inez, 61, wife of George F. Buker, was found dead in bed July 19. Death was due to a heart attack. Surviving are the husband; one son, Robert, near Wolcottville; three sisters, Mrs. Sue Reed of Kendallville, Mrs. Blanche Hawker of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Nora Prussell of Fort Collins, Colo.; one grandson and one nephew. The parents, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Friday from the home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1933
Buker Robert Edwin, 62, died April 17 at his Fort Myers, Fla. residence. Born in Rome City April 1, 1929, he was the son of Robert and Florance (Huss) Buker. On April 5, 1952 he married Phyllis J. Miller. He was a truck driver and member of Elks Lodge and Teamster Locals 710 and 364. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Roberta Sue Turner of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Ed of Marysville, Ohio; and 3 grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 4-17-1991
Bulger Earl Joseph, (b. 4-5-1942) son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bulger of Merriam met death May 19, 1950 by drowning in a gravel pit on the Donald Stangland farm about a half mile north of Merriam on State Road 9. Accompanied by his nine-year old brother, Henry Jr., and a neighbor boy, Gene Enslin, eight years old, Earl had left home earlier in the day for a hike through the neighboring area. Coming to the water-filled gravel pit, he decided to wade in the water. The banks of the pit are steep and he slipped beneath the surface of the water. His companions, unable to reach him, raced to the Stangland farm for help. Mr. Stangland went to the pit but could not locate the boy. Ninety minutes later his body was recovered by state police. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Henry Jr. and Robert Lee; and a sister, Patricia Irene. Funeral Sunday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1950
Bulger Velma Irene, 26, of Merriam, (b. 4-24-1924) was killed Nov. 19, 1950 as her husband’s stalled car was struck by a Nickel Plate Railroad freight train at Knox. Her husband, Henry, had gone for help to get the stalled car off the railroad tracks and was returning to the vehicle when the train crashed broadside into the automobile, demolishing it and throwing her body between the tracks. Authorities in Knox said Mr. and Mrs. Bulger were there to visit friends. Services at Christian Chapel Church Nov. 22. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1950
Bullock Gratia I was born at South Milford, Ind. Dec. 29, 1873 and died at her mother’s home Jan. 2, 1898, aged 24 years and three days. She was married to Roy O. Bullock Sept. 8, 1897. She leaves a husband, mother, three brothers and three sisters. She was a member of the Baptist Church, having united with it when it was organized here, and a member of the Rebekah Society. Burial, Nesbit Cemetery beside her father. Services at the Baptist Church. + 1-2-1898
Bullock Mary Jane, 80, of Avilla, died in her home July 4. She was born in Peru Oct. 3, 1918 to John E. and Mary A. (Stern) Lavering. In 1939 in Valparaiso she married William Albert "Sonny" Bullock. She came to Avilla from Goshen 5 years ago. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Bickel of Kokomo and Mrs. Robert (Kathy) Childers of Ooltewah, Tenn.; a son, John M. of Mishawaka, 6 grandchildren, John and Jason Bickel of Houston, Texas, Janice Levine of Kokomo, Kendra Anderson of Howell, Mich., Brian Childers of Avilla, and Brad Bullock of New Paris; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru. Burial, Mt. Hope Cemetery. ~ 7-15-1999
Bunch Catherine A, 68, Kendallville, died at McCray Hospital Tuesday. Born in Dale, Ind. on Jan. 9, 1919, she was the daughter of Peter and Frances (Scales) Horlander. On June 7, 1941 in Tell City, she married Clarence P. Bunch. He died April 1, 1961. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Caroline) Krieger of Wolcottville; a son, Clarence G., South Milford; a sister, Cora Mae Blaising of New Haven; two half-sisters, Frances Badger of Chicago; and Helen Pierson of Alabama; a brother, Paul of Tell City; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 12-15-1987
Bundy Ellen L (Reed) was born in Summit County, O., May 18, 1836. In the same year her parents removed to Noble County. After finishing her education she taught school for many years. She married Elhanan H. Bundy Sept. 2, 1868. Her married life was mainly spent in Kendallville. For 3 years they lived in Calif. This fall she moved with her husband to Elgin, Ill. but she died on Dec. 3. Funeral at the residence of her uncle, Lewis Iddings on Tuesday. ^ 12-8-1893
Bunger Alcom, 54, died Dec. 4, 1958, in the Linvill Memorial Clinic in Columbia City. He was born in Chicago but had lived in the Cromwell community for 52 years. He had been a building contractor. He was a member of the Cromwell Lutheran Church, the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club, Scottish Rite and Shrine in Fort Wayne, and the Elks Lodge in Kendallville. He was a director of the Cromwell State Bank. Surviving are the widow, Edith; a daughter, Jacqueline of Sandusky, Ohio; a son, Tom, a Purdue University student; his mother, Mrs. Etta Bunger of Cromwell; a granddaughter; two brothers, Les of Hagerstown and Fred of Cromwell; and two sisters, Mrs. Gwenda White of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Doris Seeger of Merrill, Wisconsin. Funeral Sunday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1958
Bunger Curtis S, 78, of R. 4, Albion, died Jan. 19, 1991 at Whitley County Hospital. He was born Dec. 26, 1912 in Ari, the son of Charles and Etta (Christlieb) Bunger. He married Marie Listenberger on Sept. 10, 1968. He was a retired truck driver for Commercial of Indiana. A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of Albion Masonic Lodge No. 97, Albion OES and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife; a son, Robert of Albion; a sister, Clara Belle Parrott of Wabash; and 3 grandchildren. Services at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. + 1-19-1991
Bunger Edith D, 75, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. She was born May 26, 1906 in Noble County to Jacob and Anna (Seymour) Prickett. On Feb. 4, 1933 in Wolf Lake she married Alcom Bunger, who died Dec. 4, 1978. A 50-year Cromwell resident, she was a retired school teacher and member of Calvary Lutheran Church and Ligonier OES Chapter 325. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Jackie) Gerald of Van Wert, Ohio; a son, Tom of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Edna Prickett and Jane Crow, both Chicago; and nine grandchildren. Services Thursday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-22-1982
Bunger Etta E, 84, resident of Cromwell for the past 70 years, died Thursday at Crow’s Haven Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 7, 1885 at Millersburg to Casper and Arie Jane Deardorff. In 1902 she was married in Chicago to Harry Bunger, who died in 1945. She was a member of the OES and Calvary Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Harry, Hagerstown, Frederick, Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Gwenda White, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Doris Seeger, Merrill, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Leamon of Cromwell; six grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday from Ulrey Sedgwick Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1969
Bunger Fred, 62, a lifelong resident of Cromwell, died of an apparent coronary Friday at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1911 in Mishawaka, the son of Harry and Etta (Deardorff) Bunger. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Doris Seeger, Merrill, Wis., and Mrs. Gwen White, Eustis, Fla.; and one brother, Harry L., Hagerstown, Ind. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Funeral Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Bunger Hannah Vance was born in Preble County, O., April 7, 1822; died Dec. 30, 1898, age 76 years 8 months 23 days. Settled 1842. ^ 6-9-1899
Bunger Harry L, 61, died at his home here Sunday. A contractor, he was widely known throughout Indiana. He was born Aug. 18, 1883 in Cromwell, son of the late Simon and Sarah (Pollock) Bunger, and had been a lifelong resident of the community. On Aug. 25, 1902 he married Etta Ethel Deardorff. He was affiliated with the Cromwell BMA, the Syracuse Lions Club, a thirty-second degree Mason, member Blue Lodge, Cromwell F&AM No. 705, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Temple, Fort Wayne, and BPOE, Ligonier. Surviving are the widow; three sons, Leicester of Hagerstown, Ind., Alcom of Cromwell, and Frederick at home; two daughters, Mrs. Gwenda Mahler of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Doris Zarse of Rinelander, Wis.; and six grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Henney Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1945
Bunger Harry "Les", 77, Hagerstown, died Nov. 13 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. A native of Chicago, Ill., he lived in Noble County before moving to Hagerstown 52 years ago. He was a contractor in the area, constructing several prominent structures, among them the Hagerstown Library. He was a member of the Cromwell Lutheran Church, a 50-year member of Hagerstown Lodge No. 49, F&AM, the Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite and the Hagerstown Optimist Club. Survivors include his wife, Minnie; two sisters; several nieces and nephews. Private services Saturday at Culberson Funeral Home. Burial, Brick Cemetery. + 11-13-1980
Bunger Marie N, 81, formerly of Bear Lake, died today in Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 16, 1914 to John and Edith (Campbell) Listenberger. On Sept. 10, 1968 in Galenton, Tenn., she married Curtis Bunger. He died in 1991. She attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Robert of Albion; 3 sisters, Margaret Repp of Buckeye, Ariz., Gladys Bickel of Fort Wayne; and Helen Fulk of Albion; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and one sister. Funeral Friday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. + 6-19-1996
Bunger Pauline, about 43, of R. 4, Albion, died Aug. 27, 1960 at Whitley County Hospital. She resided in Fort Wayne before moving to Bear Lake approximately six years ago. Surviving are the husband, Curtis S.; a son, Robert Leroy at home; her mother, Mrs. Hattie Smith of Huntertown; three brothers and three sisters. She was a member of OES. Funeral Tuesday in a Churubusco funeral home. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. + 8-?-1960
Bunger Simeon, 87, a pioneer citizen at Cromwell, died at the home of a son, Harry on April 21. Funeral was Tuesday. + 4-?-1940
Bunkers Lillian, 88, 416 Avalon Blvd., Orlando, Fla., died this morning in Florida Sanitarium and Hospital, Orlando, Fla. She was born May 3, 1883 in South Milford to John and Emma (Kimmel) Dubois. In 1906 at Kendallville, she and Bernard H. Bunkers were married. Surviving is a sister, Florence B. Miller, Pentwater, Mich. Her husband and a daughter preceded her in death. Funeral pending at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 5-?-1970
Bunting Margaret, 80, died at the home of her son, Elmer, of paralysis. Survivors include five sons, Elmer, LaOtto, Richard, New Haven, Madison, Stroh, Ashbury, Toronto, Canada, Althon, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Anson Warner, Huntertown; a sister Mrs. Liza Farrel, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, David and Seymour Baker, Yoder. + 11-?-1929
Bunyan George B, a lifelong resident of Kendallville, died in the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne Friday from appendicitis, after an illness of ten days’ duration. He submitted to an operation Wednesday. His wife and brother James of Chicago were at his bedside when death relieved his suffering. He was born in Kendallville July 25, 1874, the son of J. R. and Rebecca Bunyan. He spent his boyhood days in this city and after growing to manhood he took a course in dentistry, graduating from Northwestern University of Dentistry. He opened an office in this city where he had succeeded in establishing a good business. He was one of a family of five children, Winnifred, Robert, Walter W., and James R., all of whom have preceded him in death, except the last named. Surviving are a wife; two children, Winnifred and Robert; his mother, Mrs. R. B. Bunyan; a brother, James of Chicago; and two aunts, Mrs. Kate Reed of this city and Mrs. Helen Ostrander of Kalamazoo, Mich. The remains will arrive in the city this evening. + 11-13-1912
Bunyan James R was born at West Charlton, Saratoga County, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1835 of Scotch parentage. His parents were Robert and Helen Russell Bunyan. He was the third of six children, two of whom died in infancy. In 1850 he made a profession of religion in his home church, the United Presbyterian. The family came west in 1854, locating in Lima, Ind. In 1856 the wife and mother died. In 1859 the two brothers and the two sisters moved to Kendallville, where the former commenced the drug business, continuing in it together until this present year. He married Rebecca Barnum Nov. 12, 1868. Of their five children, Robert and Winifred, reaching maturity and well-prepared for life’s duties, preceded him in death. The family home was in Albion for four years. He died Aug. 12, 1901. He has been a member of the church for over half a century, a member of this church for forty-two years and an elder here for thirty-one years. Funeral Aug. 28 from the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-12-1901 ^ 8-30-1901
Bunyan Mabel Grace, 5 years and one month, only child of William and Cornelia R. Bunyan, died in this city Nov. 21 of scarlet fever. ^ 11-27-1879
Bunyan Robert J, at the age of 24 years 7 months and 12 days, died Sept. 2, 1896 of typhoid fever at the residence of his parents in Albion, whither he had come for a short vacation and rest. He was born in Kendallville Jan. 20, 1872. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1890, after which he spent one year in the literary course at Wabash College before eventually completing his studies at Chicago Medical University. When 15 years of age, he united with the Presbyterian Church at Kendallville, where funeral was Sept. 4. + 9-2-1896 ^ 9-11-1896
Bunyan Walter W, 27, died at Mercer Hospital in Chicago Monday of pneumonia. The remains arrived here Tuesday and the funeral was held from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Rebecca B. Bunyan on Diamond St. Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-20-1903 He was born in Kendallville Jan. 1, 1876 and graduated from high school in 1894, after which he was employed in the drug store conducted by his father and uncle till 1897 when he began the study of medicine in Northwestern University. He died March 16, 1903. He was placed beside his father, sister and brother in Lake View Cemetery. There remain of the family of 7 the mother and 2 brothers. ^ 3-27-1903
Burch Beulah M, 83, 609 Seagraves Ave., died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She was born April 2, 1892 in Bippus to John and Katherine (Fairline) Hosler. She was married in 1956 to Bon Burch in Uniondale. She had resided in this area for 20 years, having come from Fort Wayne. She was a beautician in Fort Wayne and Kendallville. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Viola Benecke Barrick, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Marguerite Jacoby, Angola, and Mrs. Virginia Adams, Fort Wayne; one son, Albert Hanson, Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 12-?-1975
Burch Bon, 89, Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. Born Aug. 24, 1888 in South Whitley, he was the son of William and Melisa (Jones) Burch. In 1925 he married Florie Sebley, who preceded him in death. He married Beulah Strong in 1956. She died in 1975. He lived in Kendallville since 1953, coming from Etna Green. He was a member of American Legion Post 86. His only survivors are nieces. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1978
Burch Franklin H of Kendallville, died July 18, 1964 in Jacquay Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; a daughter, Mrs. Florence Ballard of Brimfield; a son, Ralph of Los Angeles, Calif.; a stepson, Frank Swank of Kimmell; a brother, Bon of Kendallville; and a sister, Mrs. Dollie Moog of Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday at a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1964
Burch Lottie, about 77, died July 21, 1964 at McCray Hospital, the day of the funeral services for her husband, Franklin, who died July 18. She is survived by two sons, Frank Swank of Kimmell and Ralph Burch of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one daughter, Mrs. Florence Ballard of Brimfield. Funeral last Thursday at a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1964
Burch Ralph, 64, died Tuesday in a Kingman, Ariz. hospital. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burch and was employed in construction. He is survived by his widow, Opal; two daughters, June E., Kingman, and Mrs. Dean (Norma) Morr, Kendallville; a sister; a brother; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Monday in Van Marter-Hale Mortuary in Kingman. Burial, Kingman. + 9-?-1973
Burcham George, 45, LaOtto, died Aug. 10 in Parkview Hospital. He was born July 17, 1939 in Kentucky, the son of Pierce and Omega (Miller) Burcham. He married Marshie Ritchie March 25, 1959 in Avilla. He had been a truck driver for 20 years and was a member of the LaOtto Wesleyan Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Robin Anderson, LaOtto; two sons, Rocky, Avilla, and Calvin at home; two sisters, Peggy Haviland of LaOtto and Luraine McNeal of Churubusco; three brothers, Carlos Combs of Fla., Harrison Combs of Fort Wayne and Bernie Combs of Avilla. One sister preceded him in death. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 8-16-1984
Burcham Omega, 81, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was a resident of R. 1, LaOtto. She was born June 25, 1900 in Breathitt County, Ky., the daughter of George and Luraine (Kidd) Miller. She married Harrison Combs in 1921. He died in 1937. In 1938 she married Pierce Burcham, who died in 1942. She had been a resident of the Kendallville area for 48 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Haviland, LaOtto, and Mrs. Luraine McNeal of Churubusco; four sons, Carlo Combs, St. Petersburg, Fla., Harrison Combs, Fort Wayne, Bernie Combs, Avilla and George Burcham of LaOtto; one brother, Rolland Miller, Fort Wayne; and 28 grandchildren. One daughter, Dale McCann of Newport, Ky., preceded her in death. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla, May 27. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 5-27-1982
Burchett Austin Blake, 11, died from cancer June 15, 2007 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born April 15, 1996 in Goshen Hospital to Scott and Michelle (Fedorow) Burchett. Surviving are his parents in Ligonier; grandparents, Lina Fedorow of Cromwell, Charles Coburn of Syracuse, Don and Irene Burchett of Ligonier. Services Tuesday at J.A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 6-17-2007
Burchett Carrie E, 84, a resident of the Lutheran Home in Kendallville, died there Sunday. She was born in Shelby County, Ohio April 14, 1897, the daughter of Augustus and Margaret (Sidler) Barthauer. On Dec. 14, 1919 in Maplewood, Ohio, she married Jessie D. Burchett, who died Dec. 19, 1975. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sidney, Ohio. Surviving are two sons, Lowell W. of Sidney, and Carl of Kendallville; a sister, Daisy Neucommer of Lima, Ohio; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in the Lutheran Home chapel. Burial, Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, Ohio. + 1-31-1982
Burden Amelia J was born at Dalton, Ohio May 13, 1844; and died in Kendallville Nov. 18. She was married to Lorenzo D. Burden in 1861. For a few years after their marriage they lived in Ohio. From there they moved to Kendallville, where they lived until her death. Her disease was chronic inflammation of the stomach. Funeral Sunday in the Christian Church. ^ 11-25-1892
Burden Harry E, 64, died Friday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a native of Royal Oak, Mich., and was a retired auto salesman. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; four daughters, Janice Pulver of Leo, Sharon Wachle, Simsbury, Conn., and Joan Teeple and Beverly Noble, Fort Wayne; a son, Dennis, Avilla; a brother, Rex, Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Rachel Chapman, Louise F. McNett and Mildred Lucas, Fort Wayne. Services Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 4-22-1982
Burdette Bertha L, 83, R. 1, died today in Goshen Hospital. A resident of this area for ten years, she was born June 4, 1886 in W. Va. Her husband, James, is deceased. Surviving are three sons, Clayton, Elkhart, Donald, W. Va., and Harry, Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Odell and Mrs. Tressie Motor, W. Va., and Mrs. William Dunbar, Ligonier; 30 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister living in California. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1970
Burdette Clayton, 63, of R. 2, Ligonier, died Thursday at Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in W. Va. Feb. 2, 1920, he was the son of James and Bertha (Carrow) Burdette. In 1975 in Covington, Va., he married Velma Buckland. A 25-year resident of Indiana, he was a veteran of WW II and a member of the DAV of Elkhart. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Janet Jenkins of Dearborn, Mich.; a son, Ronald Burdette; four stepdaughters; four stepsons; three sisters, Margaret O’Dell and Tressie Motor, both W. Va., and Ruth Dunbar of Ligonier; three brothers, Donald, Delbert and Harry, all W. Va. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-3-1983
Burdette Velma Cary Buckland, 72, of Kimmell, died Feb. 28, 1995 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Paint Bank, Va. to Lawrence and Irene (Rose) King. She married Oliver Dwight Buckland on Nov. 16, 1940. He died April 20, 1967. She married Clayton Burdette in 1973. He died March 3, 1983. She retired from Monsanto in Ligonier as a machine operator after 20 years of employment. Surviving are 4 daughters, Kathryn LaCross of LaOtto, Carrie Noble and Vona Burkhead of LaGrange, and Patricia Buckland of Churubusco; 4 sons, Lawrence Buckland of Troy, Ohio, Herbert Buckland of Churubusco, Wayne Buckland of Stroh, and Gary Buckland of Kinderhook, Mich.; a sister, Pearl Walkup Schmader of Lady Lake, Fla.; 3 brothers, Charles King of Kimmell, Herbert King of Glenn Daniels, W. Va., and Roy King of Garrett; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A sister, Geneva Phipps, preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-28-1995
Burer Edward Mrs. died at her home on State St. Friday. Funeral Tuesday from the residence. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-11-1918
Burgei John J, 77, of Rome City, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Cloverdale, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1921 to Charles and Veronica (Stretker) Burgei. On Oct. 9, 1946 in Waterloo he married Mildred Pfefferkorn. He retired after 40 years as a maintenance engineer at Kneipp Springs, Rome City. He was an East Noble School bus driver for 26 years and a WW II U. S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church and American Legion Post 381, Rome City. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Charlene) Brincka of Brooklyn, Ohio; 3 sons, Tom of San Jose, Calif., Daniel of Vincennes and Douglas of Napoleon, Ohio; 3 sisters, Rita Wannamacher of Cloverdale, Sister Ermalinda of Minister, Ohio, and Ann Reindal of Kalida, Ohio; 2 brothers, Vincent of Cloverdale and Oscar of Attica; and 9 grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. + 1-7-1999
Burger Charles H, 72, died Wednesday at his home in Kendallville A son of Albert and Rose Burger, he was born December 18, 1883 in Avilla. On June 6, 1905 he was married in Kendallville to Anna C. Schmidt, who survives. He was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Knights of the Maccabees. Surviving besides the widow are a son, Ralph J., Kendallville; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Leslie, R. 2, Kendallville; six grandchildren; and three brothers, Guy, Edward and Victor A., all of Kendallville. Three brothers preceded him in death. The Holy Name Society will recite the rosary Saturday in the church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-22-1956
Burger Clara S, 78, 222 S. Morton St., died Saturday in Byron Health Center, Allen County. She was born Oct. 10, 1897 in Fort Wayne to August and Sophia (Tansing) Stellhorn. She married Guy J. Burger March 27, 1924 in Brimfield. He died March 13, 1975. She lived in Kendallville most of her life. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Jo Hanna Whitford, Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Burger Gertrude E, 83, 434 E. Diamond St., died Saturday in the Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in Kendallville May 29, 1895, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Franke) Lang. She married Victor Burger Nov. 28, 1923 in Kendallville. He died in 1970. She was a lifetime resident of Kendallville and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hospital Guild and the Garden Club. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Herb (Mary Ann) Hauenstein, 434 E. Diamond St.; and one grandchild. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1978
Burger Guy J, 77, was born Sept. 20, 1897 in Avilla to Albert and Rose Anna (Monger) Burger. In March 1924 he married Clara Stellhorn in Brimfield. He had lived in Kendallville for 70 years, moving there from Avilla, and operated Burger’s Tavern on Main St. He died at his 222 S. Morton St. home March 13 following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife. Six brothers preceded him in death. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-20-1975
Burger Mary L, 88, of Kendallville, died Nov. 16, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was born April 7, 1916 in Kendallville to Samuel and Pearl (Watts) Gould. On June 6, 1936 in Kendallville she married Ralph J. Burger. He died in 1977. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Donald Skiles of Churubusco; 3 granddaughters, Beth Basar, Lisa Colberg and Karen Skiles; and 3 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Shirley; and a brother, Cyril Waggoner. Services Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, later at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-17-2004
Burger Ralph J, 69, died Sunday at his Kendallville residence. He was born May 6, 1908 in Kendallville to Charles and Anna (Schmidt) Burger. He married Mary Gould June 6, 1936 and she survives. He was retired from the McCray Refrigeration Co. and was a member of its 20 Year Club, and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church . Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Barb) Skiles, R. 3, Churubusco; one sister, Mrs. John Leslie, R. 3, Avilla; and three grandchildren. Services Oct. 5 in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-6-1977
Burger Samuel J was born Nov. 22, 1871. He died Dec. 4, 1930, aged 59 years and 12 days. He was the son of Jonas and Susan Burger. He was born on the old Burger farm, now owned by S. B. Carper. All his life except six years was spent in this vicinity. On April 7, 1895 he married Nora Slisher of Bronson, Mich. They had two sons, Clemon C. of Howe, and James Quinter of Ligonier. In their home a nephew, Charles Wingard of Mongo, was cared for from the age of two weeks until he was married. Rev. Burger is survived by widow; two sons, five grandchildren; one brother, J. J. of Evansville, Ind.; one half-brother, A. J. of Overbrook, Kansas. One sister, four half-sisters and one brother preceded him in death. When a mere boy he united with the Church of the Brethren. On March 17, 1900 he was called to the ministry. He preached his first sermon in the house where the funeral was held. He was ordained elder on June 1, 1907. He served the English Prairie Church almost continuously since that time except for 5 years when he was pastor at Auburn and 1 year at Battle Creek, Mich. He held more than 100 revival services, preached approximately 300 funeral sermons, solemnized numerous marriages and served in every way the church called. + 12-4-1930
Burger Victor A "Dick", 70, 434 E. Diamond St., died Saturday in McCray Hospital, following a stroke. Born July 5, 1900 in Avilla, he was a resident of Kendallville since moving here at the age of three. He was he son of Albert H. and Rose Ann Monger Burger. He married Gertrude Lang on Nov. 28, 1923. A retired post office employee of 39 years and nine months, he was postmaster here for 12 years. He was a member of the Kendallville Rotary Club and held a life membership in the Elks Club. Survivors include the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Herb (Mary Ann) Hauenstein, 1016 S. State; and one brother, Guy, 222 S. Morton. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1970
Burger Walter L, 39, died at Lakeside Hospital here last night from heart disease. Born at Avilla Sept. 8, 1891, the son of Albert and Rose Burger, he came to this city with his family 28 years ago. The father and mother both preceded him in death. He was known to his many friends as Butch, and was for many years employed as a core maker in local foundries. He was a member of the local lodges of Eagles and Elks. For the past few years he has operated a cigar store and soft drink parlor in this city. Surviving are five brothers, Charles, Herman, Edward, Guy and Victor, all of this city. Funeral Saturday at the Edward Burger home. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Avilla. + 9-?-1930
Burgi Berniece L, 67, died Wednesday at her home in Kendallville. She was born Nov. 25, 1926 in Kendallville to Wesley and Elsie (Weimer) Butler. On Nov. 21, 1958 she married Joseph Burgi in Kendallville. He died May 24. She was a 1944 graduate of Avilla High School and had worked for 4 years at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, then 12 years at Northern Indiana Fuel & Light and retired in 1992 after 19 1/2 years with AmeriGas. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Lois Spillner; a sister, Lucille Mertz; a brother Floyd Butler; all of Kendallville; and 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Joseph Spillner. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-5-1994
Burgi Joseph K, 76, of Kendallville, died Tuesday in his residence. He was born in LaGrange County on May 14, 1918 to Emil C. and Elsa (Ferm) Burgi. On Nov. 21, 1958 in Kendallville he married Berniece Butler. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a service supervisor for Seagly Brothers LP Gas 1947-81. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps 1935-36 and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Lois Spillner of Kendallville; a sister, Hortense Newman of LaGrange; and 2 grandchildren, Amanda and Joseph Spillner. A brother, E. Palmer Burgi, preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-24-1994
Burhenn Charles B, 86, of LaGrange, died Monday in Vencor Hospital, LaGrange. He was born Nov. 9, 1912 in Allen County to Edward and Clara (Beech) Burhenn. On Aug. 30, 1935 he married Lucille Deterich. She died Nov. 27, 1977. On June 5, 1980 in LaGrange he married Mary C. Miller Lantz. He retired in 1997 after 38 years with Essex Wire in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Wolcottville. Surviving are his wife; 2 stepdaughters; a sister, Elizabeth Kropp of Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Frurip-May Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-14-1998
Burill Isabelle, 61, of Knapp Lake died Friday at Goshen Hospital from cancer. She was born April 19, 1914 to Erick and Betty Moline in Suea, Minn. She lived the last 12 years of her life in the Knapp Lake area. On Oct. 12, 1963 she married Ronald Burill, who survives, along with daughters, Mrs. Larry Goodman, Elkhart, and Mrs. Allen Anderson, Forest Lake, Minn. a stepson, Alan Burill, Romeoville, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Everett James, Fort Wayne; one brother; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Cromwell Lutheran Church. + 8-?-1975
Burk Maltha K, 81, of rural Columbia City, died Nov. 8, 2002 at her residence. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1939. She was employed at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 40 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Ormas Baptist Church and a board member for the Jennie Thompson Foundation in Ligonier. She was born May 25, 1921 in Wolcottville to Earl and Hazel (Roach) Burk. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Paul Spoerke of Columbia City; 3 grandsons, Rex, Jeffrey and Dennis Coverstone; 4 great-grandchildren, Amber, Melissa, Kevin and Jason Coverstone. Preceding her in death were a brother, Robert Burk; and 3 sisters, May and Fay Burk and Mildred Weaver. Private family services today at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 11-10-2002
Burke Anna, 73, died yesterday at her home near here. Surviving are her husband, John; three sons, Andrew of Salem, Ill., Earl E. of Columbia City, and Paul of Cincinnati; four daughters, Mrs. Luella Moorman of Kokomo, Mrs. Martha Brooke of Elwood, and Mrs. Edna Hunsberger and Mrs. Mary Enow of Elkhart; three brothers, William Faurote of Warsaw, John Faurote of Ill., and Andrew Faurote of Connersville; and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Winchell of Oklahoma. Funeral Tuesday at Richville Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1939
Burke Betty Lou, 50, of Fort Wayne, died Jan. 4 in Parkview Hospital. She was born June 25, 1926 in Marion to Paul C. and Florence Niccum Page. She graduated from Churubusco High School. She married J. Patrick Burke July 6, 1961. She is survived by her husband, J. P.; one daughter, Cindy Muller Turner; one grandson; her mother, Florence D. Jagger; a stepfather, Fred Jagger; one sister, Mrs. Frances Lee; two brothers, Donald E. of Fort Wayne and Paul J. of Avilla; one stepbrother, William Jagger of Silver Lake; and one stepsister, Thelma Butler of Laketon. She was a member of Union Chapel United Brethren Church were services were conducted Jan. 7. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 1-13-1977
Burke H B, a resident of this area 36 years, died Thursday at his home west of the city of a heart attack. The body was found in his corn field two hours after he had gone to work at eight o’clock. Since the death of his wife last Nov., he had lived alone and his body was found by a son, Paul of Cincinnati, who had been visiting him for a few days. Three sons and four daughters survive. + 10-?-1940
Burke Jessie, about 59, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Nov. 21, 1953 at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald Blem of Whittaker, Calif.; one son, Edmond, of Los Angeles; her father, Milton Stienbarger of Cosperville; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Singery of Bourbon, and Mrs. W. R. Rush of Vallon, Neb.; three brothers, H. J. and George Stienbarger of Wawaka, and Walter Stienbarger of Leo; and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday at a funeral home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1953
Burke Leo G, former superior of the Oblate Mission Home in Ligonier, died in Washington D. C. last Thursday. He was born in Lowell, Mass. 55 years ago. He was a graduate of Boston College and the Catholic University at Washington. + 5-?-1953
Burke Robert (Pvt.) was killed on Guadalcanal Oct. 14, 1942. He had enlisted in the Marines on Jan. 26, 1942. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Burke of Ligonier, and a brother, Edmund, who is serving with the Navy. Funeral at Ligonier Sunday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1942
Burke Robert Earl, 49, painter of Ligonier, died of a heart attack Friday. He was born in Benton Twp, Elkhart County and was a member of the U.B. Church, the Masonic Lodge, Eagles and Maccabees. He leaves his mother; 2 sisters, Mrs. William Hooten, Canada, Mrs. John Conrad of near this city; 2 brothers, John Burke of Ligonier and Dennis Burke of Ames, Iowa. Funeral Monday at U.B. Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1936
Burket Frederick was born in Macklinburg, Germany, May 27, 1826, died at his home in Ligonier, Jan. 14, 1893, aged 66 years, 7 months and 17 days. When a young man, about the year 1853, he embarked for America and came into the heart of this great country. In 1862 he was married to Lena Lohrman, and they had two sons and two daughters, all of whom were with him during his last illness. In 1872, with his companion, he united with the German Methodist Church. Funeral was at the M.E. Church, Jan. 16. + 1-14-1893
Burket Henry Mrs., 76, died at her home here Saturday. Surviving in addition to the husband are one son, Fred of near Wawaka; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Keasey and Miss Marie of Ligonier; one sister, Mrs. Sophronia Roann of Hydro, Okla.; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral Monday at Ligonier United Brethren Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1942
Burket Marie, 91, of Fountainview Place, Goshen, died there Monday. Nearly a lifetime Ligonier area resident, she had worked at Essex Wire Inc. and was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. The only immediate survivors are a niece, Kathryn Iden of North Webster; and a nephew, Franklin Burket of Long Island, N.Y. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Memorial services Sunday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. + 8-5-1985
Burkett Arnold B, 61, of Kimmell, died Tuesday at his residence from an apparent heart attack. Born June 7, 1923 in Punxsutawney, Pa., he was the son of Frank and Mary (Wachob) Burkett. On Feb. 21, 1971 in Syracuse, he married Myrtle Amburgey. He moved from Ligonier to Kimmell nine years ago. He was a retired coal miner and truck driver and co-owner of Burkett’s Restaurant in Kimmell until his retirement in 1979. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Sandy Piacentino and Debra Fenin, Utica, N.Y., Brenda Pipereta and Pamela Cosamano, Holland Patent, N.Y., and Tammy of Kimmell; two sons, Gleason of Utica, N.Y., and Russell of N.C.; three stepdaughters, Delmanutha Begle of Duffield, Va., Virgie Berry of Kimmell, and Stella Streb of Kendallville; a stepson, Shelby Amburgey of Kendallville; three brothers, Blaine of Cool Spring, Pa., Don of Virginia, and Francis of Punxsutawney; nine grandchildren. Services Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-21-1985
Burkett Clifford R, 91, of Kendallville, died Saturday in Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Mount Carmel, Ill., June 29, 1907 to John and Matilda (Waterson) Burkett. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he was a retired factory worker of McCray Refrigeration and a member of VFW Post 2749 and American Legion Post in Mount Carmel. Surviving are a daughter, Susie Doran of Garrett; a son, Darron of Kendallville; 2 grandchildren, Jaclyn Fuentes and Anna Ward. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-27-1999
Burkett Deskin Doyle, 80, of Cromwell, died unexpectedly Sunday in Goshen Hospital's emergency room from an apparent heart attack. He was born Aug. 30, 1916 in Fountain City to Orien E. and Hazel M. (Kester) Burkett. On Nov. 19, 1938 in LaGrange he married Lois A. Higgins. A pilot in the Army Air Corps during WW II, he was a produce buyer and a member of Indian Village United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Michael of Cromwell; a daughter, Joyce Scheel of Conifer, Colo.; 3 grandchildren, Matthew and Alyssa Scheel and Melissa Quinlon; and a great-grandchild, Brittany Quinlon. He was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters. Funeral Thursday in Indian Village U.M. Church. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 4-22-1997
Burkett Grant, 60, died Sunday while en route from his home in Rome City to the Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett. Cause of death was ulcers of the stomach. Born at Bluffton, the son of Joseph and Katherine Burkett, he grew to manhood there. He was united in marriage to Leona Raber of Rome City in 1908 and moved to Rome City in 1910. He operated a barber shop and sporting goods store until five years ago when he started a grocery store, in which he was engaged until his death. He was a member of the local Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was an excellent violin player and organized and conducted several orchestras at Rome City. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Katherine at home, and Evelyn a student at International Business College, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Frey of Rome City and Mrs. Winnie Sibert of Bettsville, Ohio. Funeral Wednesday at the M. E. Church. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 12-?-1929
Burkett Hazel May, 75, died last Tuesday at Three Rivers Hospital, Three Rivers, Mich. She was born May 14, 1887 in Darke County, O., the daughter of Francis and Martha (Sharp) Kester, and was married Oct. 19, 1905 at Sharps Crossing, Ohio to Orien E. Burkett, who died Jan. 22, 1962. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Gladys) Green of Cassopolis, Mich., and Mrs. Mahlon (Hope) Eby of RFD, White Pigeon, Mich.; two sons, Deskin D. of Cromwell and Orien W. of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at the Indian Village EUB Church. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 10-?-1962
Burkett Henry died Friday of dropsy of the heart. Funeral took place on Sunday. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children. Thirty sleighs were in the funeral procession. ^ 2-27-1885
Burkett Lois, 82, died Sept. 16, 2002 at her home in Indian Village. She had opened and operated Louie's General Store and worked at M&M Restaurant, both in North Webster. She was a member of Indian Village United Methodist Church. She was born in Etna Green on Jan. 18, 1920 to Orville Raymond and Hazel Bell (Anglin) Higgins. She married Deskin D. Burkett on Nov. 19, 1938 in LaGrange. He died in 1997. Surviving are a son, Michael of Cromwell; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Vernon Scheel of Conifer, Colo.; a brother, Willard Higgins of Warsaw; 3 grandchildren, Matthew Stuart, Alyssa Scheel and Melissa Quinlan; 2 great-grandchildren, Brittany and Ian Quinlan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorthea Anthony. Services Saturday at Indian Village United Methodist Church. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. ^ 9-17-2002
Burkett Michael Doyle, 61, of Cromwell, died Feb. 16, 2009 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Services Saturday at Indian Village United Methodist Church, Cromwell. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. ^ 2-17-2009
Burkett Myrtle, 83, of Kimmell, died March 21, 2006 at her home. She had owned and operated Burkett's Restaurant in Kimmell and had retired from Essex Wire. She was a member of Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church. She was born Aug. 5, 1922 in Hindman, Ky., to Shelly and Essie (Hall) Day. She married Arnold Burkett on Feb. 21, 1971 in Syracuse. He preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Burkett of Ligonier; a brother, Burnis Day of Lexington, Ky.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Troy Conley of Lucasville, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by 3 daughters, Dalmanutha Begley, Virgie Rensner and Stella Streb; a son, Shelby Amburgey; 3 sisters, Sadie Adkins, Eilene Parson and Lurania Blackburn; 3 brothers, John, James and Floyd Day. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 3-23-2006
Burkett O Wayne, 68, of Phoenix, Ariz. and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Friday in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He had lived in Fort Wayne 37 years and was a self-employed egg buyer. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. Surviving are his wife, Arlene; a daughter, Nannette Harris of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a son, Jim of Phoenix; two sisters, Hope Eby of Three Rivers, Mich., and Gladys Green of Cassopolis, Mich.; a brother, Deskin Doyle of Cromwell; and one grandchild. Graveside services will be Wednesday in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. + 3-10-1989
Burkett Orien E, Fort Wayne, who had been staying at the home of his son, Deskin, Cromwell, died Jan. 22, 1962 at the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 26, 1881 and was a member of the Indian Village Evangelical Church south of Cromwell. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Deskin, R. 1, Cromwell, Orien Wayne, R. 6, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Gladys) Green of Vandiela, Mich., Mrs. Mahlon (Hope) Eby of White Pigeon, Mich.; one brother, Charles; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Indian Village EUB Church. Burial, church cemetery. + 1-22-1962
Burkhalter Erma, 70, died Tuesday in Adams County Hospital, Decatur. She was retired from Nussbaum Novelty Factory in Berne. Her husband, Robert E., preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Rachelle Cook of Geneva; three sons, Edward E. of Berne, Robert of Geneva, and Daryll D. of Pennville; two sisters, Katherine Moody of Fort Wayne, and Marjorie Ditmar of Ossian; three brothers, Charles Carver of Harlan, Lloyd Carver of Hammond, and Harry Carver of Rome City; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Yager-Kirchofer Funeral Home, Berne. Burial, MRE Cemetery, Berne. + 10-17-1989
Burkhalter Floyd E was born July 10, 1900 and died Dec. 7, 1966. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Dec. 10. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1966
Burkhalter Viola M was born May 8, 1911 and died June 27, 1974. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, June 30. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Burkhart Carl F, 52, died Dec. 16, 2003 at his residence on Skinner Lake. He was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 6,1951 to Robert C. and Anna May (Wirick) Burkhart. He graduated from Northside High School in Fort Wayne. He married Susan K. Grindle on Nov. 5, 1982 inAlbion. He was a truck driver for J&R Trucking, Fort Wayne, and a member of Teamster's Union Local 414. He was a member of Grace Christian Church in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Gay and Nathan Mosley of Albion, Nannette and Chris Chambless of Churubusco, Elaine and Josh Bartlett of Fort Bragg, N.C., Rabeca and Archie Mobley of Wawaka; 2 sons, Nathan of Rome City and Cliffton of Albion; 11 grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Anna May Hall of Goodwater, Al., and Cindy Lawson of Fort Wayne. Services Dec. 20 at Grace Christian Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 12-24-2003
Burkhart Hassie, 96, died today at Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Home in Kendallville. Born Oct. 18, 1892 in Union County, Tenn., she was the daughter of Alexander and Nancy (Dassett) Henninger. In 1912 she married Donald Burkhart, who died in 1941. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Kokomo. Surviving are one son, Donald of Lakeland, Fla. One son, one daughter and three brothers preceded her in death. Graveside services Thursday at Lake View Cemetery. + 9-18-1989
Burkhart Leo, 53, Stroh, died Monday at McCray Hospital. Born April 25, 1933 in Whitesburg, Ky., he was the son of Edgar and Eliza (Ritchie) Burkhart. On Nov. 26, 1955 in Angola, he married Joan Baker. He had lived in the area 35 years and was a forklift operator at Kendallville Foundry. He was a member of the LaGrange Church of God. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Robert of Angola and James of Stroh; three sisters, Imogene Williams and Alma Barker, Pennville, and Martha Gross of Hazard, Ky.; 4 brothers, Herb, Benny and Jackie, all of Grapevine, Ky., and James of Dunkirk. Funeral Thursday at Stroh Church of God. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. + 4-20-1987
Burkhart Robert E, 84, of Ligonier, died July 10, 2004 at Goshen Hospital. He had retired after 47 years as a mechanic at the Blazed Trail Garage. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of American Legion Post 243. He was born Feb. 25, 1920 in Ligonier to Harry and Mabel (Simians) Burkhart. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters. Military graveside services by American Legion Post 243 Thursday at Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 7-14-2004
Burkholder Viola M, 83, of R. 4, Albion, died June 27, 1974 in Whitley County Hospital. She was born May 5, 1911 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of John and Roselia (Smith) Craig. Her husband, Lloyd, died Dec. 2, 1966. Two brothers, Norman Craig of Smalley Lake, and John Mullen of Bear Lake. Services Sunday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Burkitt James Johnathan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lynn Burkitt of Silver Lake, was stillborn April 9, 1973 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. The mother is the former Sally Berniece Thompson of Albion. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Janni Sue at home; grandparents, Mrs. Helen Burkitt, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Thompson of Albion; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Florence Strater of Albion. Prayer service Thursday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Nolt Cemetery. + 4-?-1973
Burkitt Sally Berniece was born in Kendallville June 23, 1948 to Ernest M. and Berniece (Strater) Thompson. She grew up in Albion and married Jerry Burkitt Sept. 20, 1969. They resided at Silver Lake until moving to their present home a week ago. She formerly was employed at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are her parents, her husband; a daughter Jana Sue, 4 ½; a son Benjamin David four days old; a grandmother, Mrs. Florence Strater, Albion; and a brother, William Thompson, Crawfordsville. Graveside services Monday at Nolt Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Burkley Julia A, age 80, of Kendallville, died January 8, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wabash on November 30, 1931, to Dwight E. and Ruth A. (Pugh) Garrison.  She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1951 and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. She married Ralph E. Burkley on March 7, 1953. Julia was an operator with Indiana Bell Telephone. She also worked at Flint & Walling in Kendallville and she retired from Kraft Foods after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville for more than 40 years. Survivors include her husband; her daughter, Joyce and James Mitchell of Kendallville; her son, Kim Lee Burkley of Kendallville; grandchildren, Dawn Marie and Jonathan Crandall; Clint Renkenberger; and Matthew Renkenberger; her sister, Esther and Don Rodgers of Tucumcari, New Mexico; and her brothers, Thomas and Pat Garrison of Churubusco, Richard and Ruth Ann Garrison of Kendallville and Lynn and Justine Garrison of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Edward and Shirley Garrison, and her sister, Hilda Rasler.  Funeral January 12 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-10-2012
Burkley Kim L, 57, of Kendallville, died Aug. 24, 2012 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was a welder and mechanic. He had previously worked at Flint & Walling and Kammerer Welding, both in Kendallville. He was born Dec. 27, 1954, in Kendallville to Ralph E. and Julia A. (Garrison) Burkley. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce K. and James Mitchell, Jr. of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his mother on Jan. 8, 2012. Funeral Aug. 27, 2012 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-26-2012
Burkley Ralph E, 80, of Kendallville, died May 31, 2013, at his home. He was born November 28, 1932 to Damon and Joyce (McGuire) Burkley. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Julia Ann Garrison on March 7, 1953, and she died January 8, 2012. He was employed for 42 years and retired from Flint & Walling in Kendallville. He owned and operated Burkley Welding and an excavation business as well. Ralph was also an electrician. He was a I.A.M. Union member and member of the Rome City American Legion Post #381. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce and James Mitchell of Kendallville; grandchildren, Dawn and Jonathan Crandall of Fort Wayne, Clint and Matthew Renkenberger; a brother, Damon and Mary Burkley of Kendallville; a sister, JoAnn Grunden of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his son, Kim Lee Burkley, on August 24, 2012. Funeral June 4, 2013 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial with military honors, in Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-2-2013
Burks Linda F, 56, died May 27, 2002 at Hospice of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. She worked as a caregiver for the elderly and as a nurse's aid. She attended Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Greg Warrix and Jeff and Donna Warrix of Kendallville, Kenny and Terri Warrix of Avilla and William Marshall Jr. of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Charlie Conley of Kendallville and Buford Conley of Topmost, Ky.; a sister, Wanda Donovan of Kendallville; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy; and a granddaughter, Jennifer. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-29-2002
Burl William Mrs. died at her home two miles southeast of LaOtto Tuesday. Funeral at Huntertown Church Wednesday. ~ 8-26-1897
Burley Alonzo E, 90, a resident of the Ligonier vicinity since 1907, died May 3, 1947 at Van Wert, Ohio, at the home of his son, U. N. Burley. Surviving are another son, C. W., Van Wert; four daughters, Mrs. Cora Vinvent, Scott, O., Mrs. Alta Parcel, Toledo, Mrs. Ira Jackson, near Van Wert, and Mrs. Wayne Avery, Cincinnati; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1947
Burnau Margaret, 65, R. 1, Rome City, died Tuesday in LaGrange County Hospital. She was born Oct. 30, 1906 in Akron, Ohio, and was married to Vance Burnau in 1927 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Robert and William, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, Akron, and Mrs. Elizabeth Igney, Fort Wayne; a half-sister, Mrs. Laura Rizhenndollar, Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral at Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 12-?-1971
Burnau Vance M, 68, R. 1, Rome City, died Tuesday in his home. Reportedly, he received a phone call at 1 p.m. saying his brother, Lowell, had died in Bluffton. He was born Oct. 29, 1906 in Wells County. His first wife, Margaret Schmiedel, died in 1971. They had been married April 16, 1927 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his second wife, Martha Catron, Wolcottville. They were married May 2, 1972. He moved to Rome City seven years ago from Fort Wayne. He was a foreman at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 42 years. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Robert and William, both Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Freda) Platt, Markle; three brothers, Ford of Yoder, Don of Warsaw and Paul of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Thursday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 3-?-1975
Burnett Alva, residing in the north part of the township, an old settler of LaGrange County, died May 1. ^ 3-10-1881
Burnett Elizabeth, 83, widow of Josephus Burnett, died Tuesday at her home in Rome City. She was a member of OES and the Pythian Sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. W. A. Williams of Rome City; one son, Burton of Augusta, Ill.; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anne Kesler of Traverse City, Mich.; one brother, Jacob Thompson of Calif. Funeral Thursday at the home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Burnett James, 81, retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee and resident of Rome City for many years, died on Wednesday of last week at the home of his son, Keith at Hamilton, Ont. of pneumonia, after going there to spend the Christmas holidays. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Keith of Ont., and Ralph of Chicago; and a grandson. + 12-?-1936
Burnheimer Aaron J, 60, died Thursday in a Columbia City hospital from the effects of a self-inflicted shotgun wound. He was a farmer and had spent most of his life in Noble County. Surviving are the widow; seven children, DeWitt of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Ella Yoder of Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Helen Evans of South Bend, Raymond, Kenneth, Elizabeth and Lee at home; two brothers, Isaac of Fort Wayne and DeWitt of Ligonier; four sisters, Mrs. Sherman Baker of Ligonier, Mrs. Ed Knapp of Kimmell, Mrs. William Miller of Arcola, and Mrs. Estella Welker of Toledo, O.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Stringtown Church. + 9-?-1935
Burnheimer David Lee, 16, died July 4, 1965 as the result of an automobile accident near Wolf Lake on U. S. Road 33. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burnheimer of Wolf Lake. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Mrs. Judy Clevenger; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Humbarger, all of Wolf Lake. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Funeral July 6 at a Columbia City funeral home. + 7-?-1965
Burnheimer DeWitt, 88, Churubusco, died May 10, 1989 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center, Ligonier. He was born in Ormas to Jay and Elizabeth Moore Burnheimer, who are both deceased. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1919. Nov. 2, 1921 he married Mary Lott at Wolf Lake. She died in 1988. He formerly owned and operated Burnheimer Grocery store in Wolf Lake and also was a poultry buyer at one time. He spent his entire life in the area. He was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel, Cromwell Masonic Lodge 705 and the Albion OES. Only nieces survive. In addition to his wife, Mary, and his parents, Jay and Elizabeth, he was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral at Orr Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-10-1989
Burnheimer Lee R, 57, died Friday in Alfran Nursing Home at Columbia City of multiple sclerosis. A lifetime resident of Noble County, he was a retired grocery store owner. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Judy) Wysong, R. 1, Kimmell; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one brother, DeWitt, Wolf Lake. Funeral Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Burnheimer Lizzie, 70, (b. 8-4-1881) former resident of the Wolf Lake community, died Dec. 1 at Maple Hill Rest Home at Lake Zurich, Ill. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Harley Yoder of Gurnee, Ill.; 3 sons, Lee of Benton Harbor, Mich., Kenneth of Zion, Ill., DeWitt of Wolf Lake, Ind.; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Cary Moore of South Bend, Ind., Melvin, Ligonier. Services Tuesday at Stringtown Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 12-?-1951
Burnheimer Mary G, 86, of Churubusco, died Aug. 11, 1988 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 1, 1901 in Ormas, the daughter of George and Jessie (Blaine) Lott. On Nov. 2, 1921 in Wolf Lake, she married DeWitt Burnheimer, who is her only survivor. She served as Noble County Republican Vice Chairman for many years and then took over as District Vice Chairman. A lifetime area resident, she and her husband formerly owned and operated Burnheimer’s Grocery at Wolf Lake. She was also a telephone operator following her graduation from Wolf Lake High School in 1921. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. One son preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-11-1988
Burniston James E, 64, died today in his home. He retired in 1984 as a forklift driver for Mossburg-Hubbard Industries in Garrett with 33 years of service. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ - Latter Day Saints and a lifelong Garrett resident. He was born May 6, 1925 in Garrett. He married Virginia L. Hildebrandt on June 6, 1953. Surviving are his wife; six daughters, Barbara Ordway of Hudson, Judy Rice of Fort Wayne, Margaret Dollier of Auburn, and Sharon Brown, Julia and Shawn Burniston, all Garrett; one son, James Jr., Garrett; five brothers, Joseph of Kendallville, Ray and Charles, both Garrett; Walter of Auburn, and Robert of Bluffton; and three sisters, Mrs. Harry Rottger of Otter Lake, Angola, Mrs. Donald San??hauser of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Anthony Contadellucci of Auburn. Arrangements pending at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. + 4-26-1990
Burns Beatrice Ada, 66, died Sept. 19, 2003 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 5, 1937 in Hoboken, N.Y. to Paul E. and Dorothy A. (Brown) Cady. She married Virgil E. Burns on Oct. 14, 1978 in Topeka. She had worked for Walker Mfg., StarCraft and Daniel's Cafe and was a member of The Rock Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John and Connie Sawicki of Ligonier and Gerald and Monica Sawicki of Wolcottville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Shirl Hall and Linda and Michael Marshall of Ligonier; 3 stepchildren; a brother, Robert E. Cady of Jensen Beach, Fla.; a sister, Thelma Jablonski of Jensen Beach; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Leonard and Eugene Cady; and 2 sisters, Bertha Johnson and Virginia Grant. Services Tuesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 9-21-2003
Burns C Edward, 60, Cromwell businessman and member of the West Noble school board, died in LaGrange County Hospital. He operated the Burns Insurance Agency at Cromwell and was a member of the Cromwell Lions Club, Businessmen’s Association, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine. Born in McLean County, Ill. on Sept. 16, 1906, he was the son of Charles and Louisa (Joeckel) Burns, and had resided in Cromwell since 1929. He graduated from Milford High School, attended Purdue University and later graduated from the College of Mortuary Science in Indianapolis as a licensed embalmer. Surviving are the widow, Myril; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Ham, Angola, Jean, Fort Wayne, and Bobbe at home, a teacher in the East Noble School Corp.; two sons, Creighton and Jon, at home; two brothers, John, R. 2, Syracuse, and William Harvey, R. 1, Ligonier; one sister, Viola, R. 2, Syracuse; and four grandchildren. Services Sunday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1966
Burns Carol S, 36, of R. 1, Ligonier, died today in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 22, 1953 at Wolf Lake, the daughter of Everett and Leone (Coy) Calbeck. She was formerly employed by Hardings Grocery in Ligonier. Surviving are her mother in Ligonier; a daughter Tara Burns; 2 sisters, Mrs. Terry (Jean) Keveer of Huntertown and Rose Mary Calbeck of Syracuse; and a brother, Thomas Calbeck of Ligonier. No services. + 2-1-1990
Burns Clarence, 89, R. 1, Wolcottville, died Friday in McCray Hospital. He was born April 4, 1894 in Auburn to George and Anna Edwards Burns. He was married to Della Kenton in 1916 and she died in 1941. In 1941 he married Treva Bowser and she died in 1971. He was a retired roofing and siding contractor. Surviving are nine daughters, Lucille Rissins and Theresa Nichols, Kendallville, Virginia Poage, Beverly Hills, Florida, Donna Van Patten, Big Long Lake, Barbara Pearson, Anna Wonte, Magnolia, Texas, Ruth Breske, Columbia City, Patricia Kuhn, North Webster, and Rose Hogan, Fort Wayne; a son, Robert, Fort Wayne; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a stepson, Bruce Searfoss, Leesburg. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 4-29-1983
Burns Courtney Ellen, 3-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Creighton Burns of Bourbon was born Aug. 8 at Parkview Hospital in Plymouth and died last Wednesday in South Bend Memorial Hospital. Surviving are the parents; a brother Christopher at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Tuggle of Larwill, Mrs. Myril Burns of Cromwell; and great-grandmother, Mrs. Edna Leamon of Cromwell. Graveside services last Wednesday in Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1969
Burns Donna Jean, 79, died Aug. 16, 2007 at her Ligonier residence. She had worked at Silgan Plastics for 20 years before retiring and was a member of West Noble American Legion Auxiliary and FOE of Ligonier. She was born in Sparta Twp on Feb. 26, 1928 to Earl and Edna (Lemaster) Butler. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Joan Burns of Millersburg; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Diana Burns of Ligonier and Victoria and David Metz of Kingman, Ariz.; 4 sisters, Luella Weade of Kimmell, Velva Sroufe of Sebring, Fla., Louise Hill of Gainesville, Fla., and Roberta Peacock of Alford, Fla.; 5 grandsons and 2 great-grandchildren. A son, George; a brother, Lowell Butler; and a great-grandchild preceded her in death. Services Monday at J. A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 8-18-2007
Burns Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clucas, was born on the Isle of Mann Sept. 15, 1844 and died Sept. 11, 1920, aged 75 years, 11 months and 22 days. She was two when her parents came to Cleveland, Ohio, where they lived for eight years. April 1, 1854 they came to York Twp, where she lived the rest of her life. Jan. 27, 1876 she married William J. Burns. They had one son, Earnest. In 1878 the husband died, leaving the young mother and infant son. She then returned to the home of her parents with baby Earnest, remaining and caring for her father, mother and brother, all preceding her in death. Her son also died in young manhood, leaving a young wife. After the death of her loved ones, she went to the home of her only living brother, William C. Clucas. She was a charter member of Wolf Lake Methodist Church. She leaves one brother, two nephews, two nieces. Funeral at the M. E. Church at Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1920
Burns George A was killed Sunday on Ind. 5 one mile north of Cromwell when his car, traveling at a high speed, went out of control on a curve and rolled over. His passenger, Myron J. Leer of LaGrange was also killed. He was born in Wolf Lake Oct. 29, 1949 to Virgil and Donna (Butler) Burns. He was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier area. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Diana, Warsaw, and Vicki at home; one brother, Steve, Goshen; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Burns, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, all of Florida. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1976
Burns George Allen, 1-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Randal Burns near Cromwell, died Friday while en route to a Fort Wayne hospital after it had swallowed a bean. The father had been playing on the floor with the child and soon after the baby crawled to the kitchen where it picked up the bean, apparently dropped by the mother when she prepared a pot of beans for the noonday meal. An autopsy revealed the bean lodged in the trachea. Surviving are the parents; three brothers; six sisters and the grandparents. Funeral at Henney Funeral Home in Cromwell on Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1945
Burns Hattie died Sept. 30, 1964 at the Methodist Memorial Home in Warren, Ohio. She was a native of Tipton and a former resident of Albion. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Robert J. Burns, also a resident of the Home, who served as pastor of the Albion First Methodist Church about 45 years ago; a daughter, Mrs. Lois Ruth Renz of Elgin, Ill.; and a brother, B. P. Harter of St. Charles, Mich. Funeral in the Memorial Chapel at the Home Sunday. Burial, Spring Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1964
Burns Henry Ernest was born in Noble County Dec. 2, 1876, the son of William and Elizabeth Burns, and died of consumption, May 2, 1902, aged 25 years and 5 months. His father died when the deceased was in early childhood. In Dec. 1892 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Wolf Lake. He married Laura C. Coats of Albion March 13, 1901, who with his mother and grandmother are left. He was a member of North Star Lodge No. 380, IOOF, and North Star Lodge No. 92, Daughters of Rebekah. Obsequies in the M. E. Church of Kimmell May 4. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1902
Burns John C, 74, formerly of Ligonier, died Oct. 4, 2010 in Holland, Mich. He was born Sept. 26, 1936 in Rome City to William and Mildred (Cornforth) Burns. He married Karin Billert in Wurzburg, Germany on March 3, 1995. She died Sept. 21, 2007. He was a 1954 graduate of Ligonier High School and a 1958 graduate of Purdue University. Surviving are 3 children, Elizabeth of Chicago, Gregory of New York and Douglas of Crown Point, Ind.; 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, David (Karen) Burns of Ligonier and Bruce (Connie) Burns of Brushy Prairie, Ind.; and 2 sisters, Elaine (Jim) Bowers of Munroe Falls, Ohio, and Wilma (John) Doyle of Macedonia, Ohio. He retired after 32 years in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife and 2 brothers, Jim and Winton. Memorial service Oct. 23 at Trinity Assembly of God Church. ^ 10-21-2010
Burns John M, 98, of Ligonier, died Thursday in the Ligonier Health Care Facility. He was born in McLean County, Ill., Dec. 24, 1894 to Charles A. and Louise (Joeckel) Burns. He was a farmer and attended Richville United Methodist Church. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-25-1993
Burns Jon K, 54, of Ligonier, died Oct. 30, 2006. He was employed by Smith Transport as a driver. He was a member of Cromwell F&AM Lodge and Ligonier United Methodist Church. He was born Feb. 19, 1952 in LaGrange to Charles E. and Myril (Leamon) Burns. He married Linda Preston on July 19, 1997 in Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; a daughter Tara of Syracuse; 2 stepchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Creighton and Mina Burns of Saginaw, Mich.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Bobbe and Bill Singleton of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Billie Hamm and Jean Adam. Services Saturday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2006
Burns Lena, about 83, a former Albion resident, died Jan. 10, 1965 at the Otterbein Home at Lebanon, Ohio. She was born at North Baltimore, Ohio, Oct. 2, 1881, and moved to Albion in 1900. Her husband, Thomas, preceded her in death in 1956. She was a member of the Albion EUB Church and the Eastern Star. She is survived by one brother, George Minard of Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1965
Burns Louisa F, 70, died Saturday at her home near Ligonier. Surviving are her husband, Charles A.; one daughter, Viola at home; three sons, John at home, Harvey of Rome City and Edward of Cromwell; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Libbey of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Minnie Bowman of Portland, Ore.; and two brothers, Christ Joeckel of Denver, Colo., and John Joeckel of Wallace, Neb. Services Tuesday at Richville Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1941
Burns Mary, 21, died Nov. 17 at the residence of her mother in York Twp. ^ 11-26-1873
Burns Mary Ann, 86, died Dec. 3 in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Surviving are two nieces. The body was sent to Birch Run, Mich., for services and burial Friday. + 12-?-1969
Burns Mildred M, 81, of Ligonier, died Sunday in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was born Nov. 28, 1912 in McLean County, Ill. to John F. and Wilhemina (Luke) Cornforth. She married William Harvey Burns Nov. 2, 1935 in Benton. He died in 1987. She was a 1930 Ligonier High School graduate and a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church. Surviving are 4 sons, John of Berlin, Germany, Winton of Palm Harbor, Fla., David of Ligonier and Bruce of LaGrange; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Elaine) Powers of Munroe Falls, Ohio and Mrs. John (Wilma ) Doyle of Macedonia, Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, James; and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-1-1994
Burns Myril G, 65, died Thursday in LaGrange County Hospital. She was born March 11, 1915 to Harrison and Edna (Deardorff) Leamon in Cromwell. She married Ed Burns in Kimmell. He died in 1966. A lifetime resident of the Cromwell area and owner of Burns Insurance Agency in Cromwell, she was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church, Noble County Republican Women’s Club, Cromwell American Legion Auxiliary, Sherri Temple, Daughters of the Nile in Fort Wayne and Independent Insurance Agents Association. Surviving are her mother; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Billie) Ham of Angola, Mrs. Ken (Jean) Adam of Naples, Fla., and Mrs. William (Bobbe) Singleton of Indianapolis; two sons, Creighton, Evansville, and Jon, Ligonier; three sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Maurnice) Gorsuch and Mrs. Raymond (Louise) Maine, Cromwell, and Mrs. Hugh (Thelma) Hickman of Albion; six brothers, Terrel of Ligonier, Lloyd, Arthur and Patrick, all Cromwell, Keith of Elkhart and Max of Wyoming; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Monday at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1980
Burns Randle E, 74, former Cromwell resident, died Monday in Florida. He was born April 28, 1902 in Huntingberg. A retired farmer, he made his late home in Mt. Dora, Fla. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are his wife, Virgie (DeLean) Burns; five daughters, Mrs. Lila Hewitt, Kimmell, Mrs. Anna Sattison, Hudson, Mrs. Ima Johnson, Angola, Mrs. Carol Davis, Milton, Fla., and Mrs. Corda Hunt, DeBary, Fla.; two sons, Clifford, Kimmell, and Virgil, Cromwell; four sisters; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-8-1976
Burns Thomas J, 76, (b. 4-27-1879) died Feb. 26, 1956 at McCray Hospital of carcinoma. He was a retired B & O Railroad employee, a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and of the Masonic order. Surviving are the widow, Lena, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at EUB Church Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1956
Burns Viola, 84, R. 2, Syracuse, died March 3 in Strawberry Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born in Wallace, Neb. on Nov. 4, 1893, the daughter of Charles A. and Louisa (Joeckel) Burns. She had been a resident of Syracuse since 1941, moving from Cromwell. She was a member of the Richville United Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, John, Syracuse, and Harvey, Ligonier. Another brother, C. Edward, died in 1966. Funeral March 6 in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-3-1978
Burns Virgie Delean, of Hudson, died Wednesday in Miller's Merry Manor, Garret. She was born in Velpen on Oct. 31, 1909 to Harley and Cordelia (Adams) Payne. On June 6, 1925, in Pontiac, Ill., she married Randle E. Burns. He preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Anna and Larry Sattison of Hudson, Imaboy Johnson of Angola, Corda and Lester Hunt of Lake Butler, Fla., and Carol and Dave Davis of Mt. Dora; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Virgil and Beatrice Burns of Ligonier and Clifford and Mary Burns of Kimmell; a sister, Sally Wilkey of East Peoria, Ill.; a brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Marge Payne of Justis, Ill.; 26 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 daughters, Lilia, Dorothy and Marie; 3 sons, Donald, James and George Allen; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-31-1999
Burns William "Harvey", 79, of R. 1, Ligonier, died today in Kenney Retirement Center, Ligonier. He was born Aug. 12, 1907 near Weston, Ill., the son of Charles and Louisa (Joeckel) Burns. On Nov. 2, 1935 near Benton, he married Mildred Cornforth. He had lived in this area since 1922 and was a retired farmer and salesman. He attended Richville United Methodist Church and was a charter member of Ligonier Lions Club. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. James (Elaine) Bowers of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Mrs. John (Wilma) Doyle of Macedonia, Ohio; four sons, John of Berlin, Germany, Dr. Winton of Bellaire Beach, Fla., David of Ligonier, and Bruce of LaGrange; a brother, John of Syracuse; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. One son, James, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Services Friday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-25-1987
Burnsworth Guy Richard, 79, of Columbia City, died July 24, 2003 at The Oaks Living Center in Columbia City. He was born Jan. 13, 1924 in Thorncreek Twp in Whitley County to Melvin L. and Catherine Jane (Buckles) Burnworth. He completed his education at Columbia City High School. In Sept. 1942 he joined the U.S. Navy Seabees. After being discharged 10 years later, he joined the Air Force in March 1955, retiring in Sept. 1967. He worked at Bowmar and then INDOT for 15 year. He was a member of VFW Post 5582, American Legion Post 98, Eagles 1906 and Moose 1063. He is survived by 2 brothers, George Burnworth of Columbia City and Bill Burnworth of Harper Lake; 2 sisters, Louella Ayers of Churubusco and Mary Cox of Zeeland, Mich. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Burnworth and a sister, Viola Burnworth. Services Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery with military rites. ^ 7-26-2003
Burnworth Benjamin H, 50, (b. 8-21-1894) many years a road construction and maintenance superintendent and also a farmer, died Oct. 1, 1944 while en route to his home near Albion from the Noble County Fair Grounds at Kendallville where he was in attendance at the horse show. His presence at the horse show was occasioned through his love for fine horses. He had a team entered in a contest which won first place, after his death, being driven by the owner of a team entered in competition with his team, Lloyd Diffendarfer. His sudden demise is attributed to embolism. He resided on his farm in York Twp. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Leila Adair Burnworth; and three daughters, Jean, Judy and Margaret at home. Funeral Oct. 4 at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1944
Burnworth Bill G Kimmell, died September 22, 2013 at his home on Harper Lake. He was born on December 13, 1930, in  Noble County, the son of Melvin and Catherine (Buckles) Burnworth. His mother died in 1939 and in 1940 at the age of nine he went to live with his Aunt and Uncle Fred and Hazel (Buckles) Howard, who raised him. Bill graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1949. On March 1, 1952, he married Phyllis Jean Campbell. In 1979, Bill went into partnership with his daughter and son-in-law, Deb and Rick Zollars, buying a Ford dealership in Kimmell. In 1980 they built a new Ford dealership in Ligonier, where Bill worked as a salesman until 1995. He served on many boards and committees such as Noble County REMC for 33 years, and of these 33 years was chairman for 27 years. He retired from the board nine years ago. He also served on the Noble County SWCD board, West Noble FFA Ag Advisory Board, Washington Township Advisory Board, Washington Township 4-H Advisory Board, Precinct Committeeman, Election Board, Treasury of Crestview Building Corporation, Production Credit Association, Noble County Farm Bureau Board and was a member and served many offices of the Ormas Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; his sons Dan (Patricia Lough), Doug (Janelle Western) both of Kimmell, David (Dawn Winterton) of Lake Norman, N.C.; and daughter Debra (Rick) Zollars of Ligonier grandchildren, Chad Burnworth of Seattle, Wash., Ryan Burnworth of Las Vegas, Nev., Anita Zollars, Kendallville, and Sarah (Eli) White of Channahon, Ill., and Cole Burnworth, Lake Norman, N.C.; his brother, George Burnworth of Columbia City, and two sisters, Luella (Shively) Ayers, Fort Wayne, and Mary Catherine (Larry) Cox of Holland, Michigan. He was preceded in death by brothers Lowell and Guy Burnworth, and infant sister Viola. Funeral, September 26, 2013, at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial,Thorn Cemetery. ^ 9-24-2013
Burnworth Catherine, 39, died last week in the Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne from lobar pneumonia. She resided near the Noble-Whitley County Line. She was the daughter of George and Rachel Buckles. Her father now resides at Kimmell. Her mother is dead. Nov. 10, 1914 she was married to Melvin L. Burnworth. They resided in Noble County since their marriage. Also surviving are six children. Funeral Wednesday from Ormas Baptist Church. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 10-?-1937
Burnworth Charles, 72, died Friday in the Wogoman Convalescent Home in Kendallville. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. George Fry and Mrs. Henry Maier of Columbia City, Mrs. Paul Shrew of Kimmel, and Mrs. Claude Moore of Pierceton; two sons, Melvin of Noble County, and Clyde of Indianapolis; one brother, Job of Columbia City; one sister, Mrs. Bernard Meyers of Columbia City; 29 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday from the Ormas Church. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-?-1939
Burnworth Edith M, 89, died Oct. 12, 2007 in Miller's Merry Manor at Garrett. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1930 and retired from Dana Corp. in Churubusco. She was born in Whitley County on Dec. 17, 1917 to Clarence and Effie (Appleton) Judd. On Dec. 30, 1950 she married Lowell Burnworth in Columbia City. Surviving are 2 stepchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Max Crabill of Garrett; and a brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Ethel Judd of New York, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her husband, 4 sisters and 8 brothers. Services today at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 10-16-2007
Burnworth Leila P, 89, of Albion, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. She was born Feb. 14, 1905 in Noble County to Gordon and Pearl (Dolan) Adair. She married Benjamin Harrison Burnworth in Ohio. He died in 1944. She retired in 1976 as a registered nurse from LaGrange County Hospital and had also worked at McCray Hospital in Kendallville. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and North Star Rebekah Lodge in Albion and Women of the Moose. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Judy) Young of Kendallville; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Colson, Dec. 20, 1987. Funeral Saturday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-1-1994
Burnworth Lowell F, 68, a native of Noble County, died July 3, 1987 at Whitley County Hospital. He was born in Noble Twp to Melvin and Catherine Buckles Burnworth and attended Wolf Lake High School before being employed at Columbia Woolen Mill in Columbia City. He later worked for Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne for ten years and as Whitley County sanitarian from 1957 to 1972, when he retired due to ill health. Dec. 30, 1950 he married Edith Mae Judd. They always lived in Columbia City. Survivors include his wife; brothers George and Guy of Columbia City, and Bill of Harper Lake, Cromwell; two sisters, Mrs. Dean (Louella) Ayers of Churubusco, and Mrs. Larry (Mary) Cox of Zeeland, Mich.; a son, and a daughter, and four grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 7-3-1987
Burnworth Sara Jayne, 59, R. 8, Columbia City, died April 5, 1977 at Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Noble County to Frank and Oca Forker Skeels. On Aug. 4, 1935 she married George E. Burnworth in Goshen. The couple resided in Columbia City before moving to Noble County in 1945. She was a former employee of the Weatherhead Co. and in 1962 she and her husband opened Burnworth Furniture & Gifts Store at Big Lake. She continued as co-owner and operator until her illness. She was a member of the Burr Oak Baptist Church and a charter member of the Big Lake Bunco Club. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. John (Peggy) Williams, Jr., Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Larry (Mary) Cox of Tiffin, Ohio, who was reared in their home; 8 grandchildren; and a brother, Woodward Skeels, Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack; a brother, Dewey; and 2 sisters, Lesta Franks and Ethel Skeels. Services Thursday. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 4-?-1978
Burris Larry, 6, son of Mr. And Mrs. Roy Burris of Fort Wayne, was struck by a truck on the Bluffton Road Monday. He was the grandson of Mr. And Mrs. Roy Burris of Avilla. Services Thursday in the Krider Funeral Home at Churubusco. ~ 8-31-1950
Burris Mabel I, 79, of Fort Wayne, died June 3, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she had been a patient since Sunday. She was critically injured when the car she was driving ran out of control and smashed into a utility pole Sunday. Born in Champaign, Ill., she had lived in Fort Wayne 10 years and was a member of the First Brethren Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roger Grant and Mrs. Richard David, Fort Wayne; five sons, Arthur R., Fort Wayne, Roy J., Avilla, Leroy U., San Bernardino, Calif., James T., Ontario, Calif., and Eldon F., Etiwando, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in the First Brethren Church. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. ~ 6-11-1970
Burroughs James of Perry Twp died April 19, 1893. ~ 6-8-1893 He came with his parents to Indiana in 1840 and located west of Ligonier at the age of 8 and spent the remainder of his life among us. He was born in Athens County, Ohio Aug. 10, 1832. On Nov. 19, 1854 he married Matilda Monroe. He left his widow, one brother and 2 sisters. He was a member of the U. B. Church. ^ 6-9-1893
Burrows Ines, 88, 20 Orchard St., died Sept. 16 at her home. She had moved from Elkhart to Constantine four years ago. Born July 15, 1889 in Ligonier, she was first married to Roy Yost, who died Nov. 17, 1940 in Elkhart. She then married Frederick N. Burrows Sept. 1, 1945. He died Jan. 10, 1959 in Elkhart. Surviving are one daughter, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Rice Cemetery. + 9-16-1977
Burson Harry A, 81, retired Pennsylvania Railroad inspector who had resided for the past 20 years at Lake Papakeechie, died Friday in Luckey Hospital. Surviving are the widow, Rea; four sons, Rev. Sherman of Pittsburgh, Pa., Alfred of Lake Papakeechie, Edward at home, and Ralph of Fort Wayne; a brother, W. L. of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Charles Snyder, Cleveland, O.; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Cremation was made at Fort Wayne on Monday. + 1-?-1955
Burson Harry Mrs, 69, of Syracuse, died in Hawthorne, Calif., where she was spending the winter with a sister, Mrs. Jane Steele. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she had lived at Papakeechie Lake for about 25 years. She was a former championship bowler. She was a past president of the Turkey Creek Conservation Club and the Wawakeechie Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the Pythian Sisters in Cromwell. She attended the Wawasee Chapel. Surviving besides the sister are four sons, Albert and Edward, Papakeechie Lake, Ralph of Fort Wayne, and Rev. Henry of Pittsburgh. A son, Edward, had accompanied his mother to Calif. for the winter. Another son, Albert and Mrs. Burson, left Saturday for Hawthorne to complete funeral arrangements there. The body will be cremated and returned to Indiana for final services. + 11-?-1955
Burt Elizabeth died at her residence in Jefferson Twp March 14, 1874, relic of Arba Burt, aged 49 years, 3 months and 3 days. Albion New Era 3-26-1874
Burt Leila Taber, 82, native resident of this city, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Miss Alice, Chicago. Death was due to senility. The widow of the late Benjamin C. Burt, she was born and reared in this city, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Taber, pioneers of this city. She attended the University of Michigan and was one of the first women graduates of the university. Since her marriage she had resided in Chicago. Prayer services this afternoon at Lake View Cemetery. Interment in the Taber lot. + 1934 ^ 7-11-1934
Burtch Roy C, R. 1, Wolcottville, died Saturday in Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola. He was born May 27 in Garrett, the son of Thomas and Annabelle (Conway) Burtch. He married Shirley Firestone April 26, 1952. He had lived in the Wolcottville area the last 28 years, moving there from Kendallville. He was a retired employee of Quick Tanks, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Jeanie) Brazzell, Avilla; two sons, Tom and Ken, both of LaGrange; a brother, Tom of Auburn; and four grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-31-1979
Burton Harold F, 77, of Albion, died Wednesday in Dade City, Fla. He was born Oct. 27, 1918 in Wabash County to Charles and Louise (Yentes) Burton. On Sept. 21, 1940 in Wabash County he married Marguerite Scheerer. She died in 1995. He was a retired farmer and municipal worker for the town of Albion. He was a member of Nappanee & LaGrange Pony Club and Sunshine Raceway Pony Club. Surviving are 3 sons, Jerry of Albion, Robert of Dallas, Texas and Gene of Bowling Green, Ohio; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kay (Beverly) Moore and Mrs. Tom (Joyce) Wolf of Elkhart and Tammy Armstrong of Albion; 3 brothers, Arthur of Roanoke, Loren of North Webster and Russell of Fort Wayne; a sister, Violet Wolf of Roanoke; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-6-1996
Burton John Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burton, born Jan. 4, of Buda, Ill., died Jan. 30. Graveside services were conducted at Sheffield, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. William Souder of Taylorville, Ill. and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Burton of Buda are grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Snyder, Cromwell, are great-grandparents. + 1-30-1970
Burton Marguerite E, 76, of Albion, died Saturday in Southview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kendallville. She was born in Wabash County on March 25, 1919 to Emil and Amanda (Barkhammer) Scheerer. On Sept. 21, 1950 in Wabash County she married Harold Burton. A 1937 graduate of Chester High School, she retired in 1981 from Monsanto Corp. in Ligonier and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons, Jerry of Albion, Robert of Dallas, Texas, and Gene of Bowling Green, Ohio; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kay (Beverly) Moore and Mrs. Tom (Joyce) Wolf of Elkhart and Tammy Armstrong of Albion; 2 sisters, Betty McCard of New Haven and Mrs. Frank (Doris) Loop of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral Tuesday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-14-1995
Burton Tiffiny Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burton of Albion, died Sunday in McCray Hospital, where she was born 15 hours earlier. Surviving in addition to the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Newman, Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burton, Albion; the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keller, Avilla, Frank Lauer, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burton, Albion. Graveside rites at the Avilla Lutheran Cemetery Sunday. ~ 1-7-1965
Burtz Girley Mae, 50, of Fremont, died Sept. 4, 2008 at Cameron Hospital, Angola. She was a cashier at Wal-Mart in Angola and had worked at Tenneco Automotive in Ligonier for 12 years. She was born March 8, 1958 in Nolan, W. Va. to Dallas and Ida (Smith) Hicks. Surviving are 4 sons and 2daughters-in-law, Zack and Jessica Girardot, Matthew and Christina Baumgartner, and Terry Baumgartner of Fort Wayne, Jack Laymon of Garrett; a daughter and son-in-law, Teah and Chris Finton of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Anthony and Isaiah Laymon, Erin and Shawn Baumgartner, Hailie Girardot; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Lynn Schlabach of Garrett and Alva and Darin Metzger of Kendallville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Donna Hicks of Rome City and Dallas Jr. and Lisa Hicks of Garrett. Services Monday at Full Gospel Revival Center, Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-6-2008
Burtzner John W, 66, retired owner of Burtzner-Wilhelm gravel contractors, died Monday in DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He resided in Auburn. He is survived by his wife, Pearl, two daughters, including Sally Burtzner of Fort Wayne, a brother and a sister. Services today in the First United Church. ~ 8-1-1974
Burwell George, 78, resident of Kendallville 55 years, died Dec. 4 at Lakeside Hospital. + 12-?-1940
Burwell Mary Jane (Gault) was born Aug. 7, 1836 in Seneca County, Ohio and died Aug. 3 at her home in this city. She married John Burwell in Feb. 1863. One child was born to them, which died in infancy. She leaves a husband, brother, several nieces and nephews. She was an invalid 30 years. Age 57 years and 4 days. ^ 8-11-1893