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Cade Donald E, R. 3, Columbia City, died Wednesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was sales manager of Bill Thomson Whitley County Motors at Columbia City since 1967. He was born in Fort Wayne and was a graduate of Central High School. Surviving are his wife, Helen; a son, Dennis at home; two daughters, Nancy at home, and Mrs. Roland Zion, R. 1, Rome City; his parents. Funeral will be Saturday in Zion Lutheran Church, Columbia City. + 2-?-1973
Cadena Maria R, 60, Ligonier, died Friday in Goshen General Hospital. She was born Oct. 11, 1913 in Mexico to Arnulfo and Pabla (Garcia) Rodriquez. She lived in Ligonier since 1972 and previously resided in McAllen, Texas. Her husband, Guadalupe Cadena, preceded her in death. She was a member of Templo Betel, Ligonier. Surviving are two sons, Felix and Juan, both of Shady Acres, Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. Nativadad Moreno, Ligonier; 11 grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. Services are pending at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. + 9-?-1974
Cadieux Isaac, son of Charles and Matilda Cadieux, was born in Grosse Pointe, Mich. May 25, 1875, and died at the Harper Hospital at Detroit, Mich. July 23, 1919, aged 44 years. He leaves a wife, the former Cora Knight, daughter of Charles and Della Knight of Collins, Ind.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Oren Faulkner, and Berniece at home; one son, Lavere 18 years old; 4 sisters, Mrs. Charles Reno of Grosse Pointe, Mrs. Louise LaDuke and Mrs. Walter Braden of Detroit, and Mrs. Albert Smith of Albion; one brother, Ulric of Grosse Pointe. While eating his lunch on July 22 at his home in Detroit, he heard a loud report which was caused from the explosion of a manhole at E. Jefferson and Lycaste Ave. After he heard the second report he went to see what was wrong. He got there just in time to meet the third explosion where he met his terrible fate. The flames burnt men that were standing at least 15 feet away. He died the next night. Obsequies were held at the Sullivan Undertaking Chapel July 26. Burial, Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit. Albion New Era 8-20-1919
Cain Delilah, of this city, died at Bosworth, Mich. yesterday and her remains were brought to this place last evening and her funeral takes place this forenoon. She was a daughter of William and Ruth Cain, born at Brimfield, Portage County, O., Nov. 10, 1840. She moved to LaGrange County with her parents in 1835, then to Huntertown, and then Kendallville, where she resided till death came. She leaves one brother and one sister, the only ones left of 5 children. Funeral was on the 11th. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-12 & 26-1884
Cain Frank M, 77, of Ligonier, died last Friday at his home. Surviving are a son, James J., of Fort Wayne with whom he formerly resided; and two grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1948
Cain Harriet, about 73, died at her home in Kendallville Dec. 31, 1941. She and her husband, John A., resided in Kendallville for 38 years. She was a native of Noble County. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Luckey of Wolf Lake; and a son, Nevin of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. O. F. Rimmel of Kendallville. Services were Friday from the residence. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1941
Cain Irene, 82, died Monday at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Marion Nov. 3, 1902, the daughter of Orvin and Corrine (Thomas) Rothermel. She married Nevin John Cain April 3, 1923 in Kendallville. He died July 6, 1970. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and moved to Kendallville 80 years ago from Marion. She is survived by two sons, John A. and Robert H., both Kendallville; six sisters, Thelma Grossman, Avilla, Cleo McKean, Margaret Shippy, Alberta Jackson, Katherine Munk and Jean Fox, Kendallville; a brother, Warren Schmuck, Hartford City; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. Services were Nov. 29 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-6-1984
Cain John A, 79, veteran Kendallville garage owner and resident here since 1890, died Feb. 14 in his home, 217 W. Mitchell St., from heart disease. A son of Christopher and Angeline Holsinger Cain, he was born in Orange Twp. Remaining on his father’s farm until he was 18 years old, he went to Sturgis, Mich. to found and operate a coal yard for three years, after which he moved to this city at the age of 21. In partnership with Orville Rimmel, he organized a livery stable which burned in 1914 to pave the way toward establishment of an automobile sales and service in 1918, one of the first in Kendallville. He had been active in this business ever since, and was one of the city’s oldest business men. He was a member of the Kendallville Elks. In 1890 he married Harriet Conley, who died in Dec. 1941. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Luckey of Wolf Lake; a son, Nevin J.; and two grandsons, John Jr., and Robert H., all of this city; a sister, Dolly Stimson of Minneapolis. Funeral was Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1948
Cain John A, 77, died May 31, 2001 at home. A 1942 graduate of Kendallville High School, he served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He received a BS degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue in 1949. He worked at Flint & Walling starting in 1950 and retiring in 1984 as vice president of sales. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194. He was born April 12, 1924 in Kendallville to Nevin and Mildred (Rothermel) Cain. On Oct. 22, 1949 in Kendallville he married Clara B. Stemen. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, John Jr. and Ana of San Jose, Costa Rica; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Tad Dekko of Naples, Fla., Melanie and Stan Todd of LaGrange and Candace and Al Somerlott of Columbia City; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Cain of Kendallville; and 6 grandchildren, Brandon and Joel Bianski, Ryan and Mitchell Todd and Paige and Chase Dekko. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-1-2001
Cain Minor, 75, former resident of Kendallville, died last Saturday at his home from injuries sustained in a fall from a cherry tree at his home in Toledo. Among the surviving relatives are the widow and one daughter. Funeral was Tuesday at Toledo. + 7-?-1941
Cain Nevin J, 68, 270 S. Park Ave., died Monday at McCray Hospital. A lifetime resident of Kendallville, he was born June 8, 1902, the son of John A. and Harriet Conley Cain. He was married on April 4, 1923 to Irene Rothermel. From 1923 to 1940 he operated the John A. Cain Garage and has since retired. Survivors include the widow; two sons, John A., 301 Silver St., and Robert H., 100 Wedgewood Pl.; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Nina C. Luckey, Wolf Lake. Funeral will be Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Cain Robert H, 72, of Kendallville, died Aug. 28, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been employed with Flint & Walling in Kendallville for 20 years and then retired from V.R. Myers Pump & Supply in 1996. He was currently employed with Mid-States Pipe & Supply Co. in Kendallville. A 1952 graduate of Kendallville High School, he had attended Ball State and Purdue universities. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Kendallville Elks Lodge and Trinity Church United Methodist. He was born Oct. 5, 1933 in Kendallville to Nevin John and Mildred (Rothermel) Cain. He married Carol Howell on April 13, 1955 at Trinity Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Melody Ransburg of Big Long lake; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Tina and Matthew and Jeri of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and their spouses, Rory and Ryan Ransburg, Joshua and Elizabeth Ransburg, Hope Williams, Justin and Devin Cain, Kristopher, Ashley and Kyle Grubb; and 5 great-grandchildren, Jaide Ransburg, Trace and Madison Cain, Austin and Vickie Williams. He was preceded in death by a brother, John. Services Thursday at Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 2749. ^ 8-30-2006
Cain William Henry, 63, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. B. H. Dove of west of Avilla, Tuesday. Born in Oakville, Ind., he had lived with his daughter for several years. Surviving are two daughters; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three brothers, including John of Fort Wayne. Funeral will be Friday at McKee & Clark Funeral Home. Burial, Butler Cemetery. + 9-?-1941
Cain William Remington was born in LaGrange County, Ind. Sept. 6, 1833 and died in Orange Twp April 22. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Richard about 40 years ago, and they had 9 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. He moved with his family to Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio, returning again after a few years to Orange Twp where he resided until his death at the home of his youngest daughter. He leaves his mother, wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister. Burial, Lake View Cemetery Wednesday. ^ 5-4-1900
Calahan Walter, about 60, a former resident of this community, died at his home in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 18, 1966 of a heart attack. He moved from Albion in 1924 and lived in Indianapolis prior to making his home in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, one son and two grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Vera Ross of Garrett. Funeral rites and interment were at Columbus Oct. 20. + 10-?-1966
Calbeck Ernest L, 73, was stricken with a massive cerebral hemorrhage at his home in Cromwell last Thursday and died July 24 in Goshen Hospital. Born in Sparta Twp to John and Minnie Calbeck, he had resided here most of his life and had been active in Republican politics, serving as township trustee, county treasurer for a good many years. Surviving are his widow, Lewella; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ellabelle) Robbins of Jackson, Mich., Mrs. Edwin (Dorothy) Koher of Goshen, Mrs. Lloyd (Catherine) Leamon and Mrs. Barbara Moore of Cromwell; 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph, Sarasota, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. Richard Miller, Fort Wayne. + 7-24-1968
Calbeck Esther M, 81, Bradenton, Fla., died in Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton Wednesday. She was formerly a resident of the Cromwell and Ligonier area. Born May 14, 1899 in Madera, Penn., she was the daughter of Charles and Hannah Adamson. She married Joseph Calbeck in Ligonier in 1921. He preceded her in death. She lived in this area with her husband 33 years, coming to Ligonier from Jamestown, N.Y. She and her husband formerly owned the Noble County Beverage Co. in Ligonier and the Cromwell Vault Co. She was a member of the Church of the Cross in Bradenton, the Ligonier OES and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include a foster brother, Elmar Swanson, Johnstown, Penn.; two sisters who reside in California. Services will be Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1980
Calbeck Everett T, 48, was born Sept. 13, 1926 in Ligonier to Guy and Mildred (Tucker) Calbeck. He married Leona Coy Jan. 18, 1948. He was employed by Wheel-a-brater Co. and was a member of the Ligonier Masonic Lodge, Mizpah Shrine, Fort Wayne Valley Scottish Rite, American Legion, Ligonier United Methodist Church and a veteran of WW II. He died at 4 p.m. Saturday of an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his widow; his father, Guy, Palmetto, Fla.; three daughters, Rose Calbeck, Syracuse, Mrs. Jon (Jean) Keever and Mrs. Jon (Carol) Burns, Fort Wayne; one son, Tom, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Elbert Roe, Ligonier, and Odyne Calbeck, Palmetto, Fla. Services were Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. ~ 10-31-1974
Calbeck Gertrude L, 90, of Ligonier, died Nov. 11, 1991 in Heritage Manor, Ligonier. She was born in Rome City on June 25, 1901 and graduated from Rome City High School in 1919. She married Arthur Ferguson on Dec. 20, 1927 in South Bend. He died in 1967. She married Leland Calbeck May 21, 1973 in Ligonier. She was a retired school teacher from the Ligonier area. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) Shell, Ligonier; a brother, Ralph Moore of Muncie; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-11-1991
Calbeck Guy, 83, Palmetto, Fla., died July 5 at Manatee Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. He was a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne and Ligonier Eagles Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Tucker) Calbeck; and two sons, Marion and Everett. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elbert (Marjorie) Roe, Ligonier, and Miss Odeyne, Palmetto, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Richard Miller, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Calbeck Irena, 75, wife of Milo Calbeck, residing on U. S. 33 northeast of Cromwell, died Monday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. Surviving are the husband; two sons, Leland of Ligonier and Linval A. of Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Ford of Alhambra, Calif.; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral was this afternoon at Kimmell Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1950
Calbeck Joe, 79, Bradenton, Fla., died Thursday at Blate Memorial Hospital, Bradenton. He was born Aug. 14, 1896 in Ligonier to John and Minnie (Michael) Calbeck. He married Esther Adamson. He was a Bradenton, Fla. resident the past eight years. Previously he lived in Cromwell and Ligonier. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Bradenton, and Ligonier Elks and Masonic Lodges. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Mary Miller, Fort Wayne, a brother, Guy, Palmetto, Fla. Funeral will be Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 5-?-1976
Calbeck John, son of John and Eliza (Thompson) Calbeck, was born at Niagara Falls, March 1, 1837. His parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, where he married Catharine Gesaman. In 1861 they located in Noble County, Indiana. Six sons and one daughter were born to this union. Surviving are 4 sons, Orlando and Milo in Los Angeles, Calif., Rinaldo of Pratt, Kansas, Newton in Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The mother died in Sept. 1905. Several years later he married Sarah Cavin. In 1913 they located in Los Angeles, Calif. She died in May 1922. He died Jan. 7, 1931, aged 93 years, 10 months and 7 days. Services in Calif. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1931
Calbeck Leland R, 83, of Ligonier, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital. Born April 30, 1896 in Noble County, he was the son of Milo and Irena (Fry) Calbeck. He married Gertrude Ferguson May 21, 1970. He had been a lifelong resident of Ligonier, retired as president of the American State Bank and was current chairman of the board. He was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge. He was a veteran of WW I. Survivors include his wife; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) Shell of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Catharine Ford of Alhambra, Calif.; a brother, Linval of Cromwell. Funeral will be Wednesday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-26-1979
Calbeck Lewella M, 87, former 71-year resident of Cromwell, died Tuesday in the Greencroft Nursing Center in Goshen. She was born May 23, 1897 in Lorraine, Ohio to Lewis S. and Ella (Meyers) Clayton. On Aug. 30, 1917 in Albion, she married Ernest Calbeck, who died July 24, 1968. She had been a clerk at the Noble County courthouse in Albion for many years. She was a member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church, its Women’s Society, W.S.C.S., Ligonier OES and LaGrange deLafayette chapter of D.A.R. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ellabelle) Robbins, Mrs. Edwin (Dorothy) Koher, Goshen, Mrs. Lloyd (Catherine) Leamon, Cromwell, and Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Brandt; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday at Ulrey-Moore-Renner Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Salem Cemetery, Wilmot. + 11-1-1983
Calbeck Linval A, 83, Cromwell, died Aug. 18 at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon. Born in Noble County on June 13, 1900, he was the son of Milo and Irena (Fry) Calbeck. He was a lifetime resident of the Cromwell and Noble County area. On Nov. 22, 1921 in Albion he married Maris Sharp. He worked as a Standard Oil Agent and was on the board of directors of the Cromwell State Bank. He was a member of the Cromwell Masonic Lodge, the Cromwell Lions and the Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; two children; a son, Richard of Fort Wayne; and a daughter, Rena Warner of Thorntown; one sister, Catharine Ford of Alhambra, Calif.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leland. Services were Sunday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-18-1986
Calbeck Marion J, 51, died last Wednesday in Williamsburg, Va. He was a native of Ligonier and graduate of Ohio State University Dental School and was stricken while attending a dental society meeting. A specialist in periodontia, he had offices in Fort Wayne after Navy service. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four children; four grandchildren; his father, Guy of Palmetto, Fla., and Ligonier; a brother, Everett, Ligonier; and two sisters, Miss Odyene, Palmetto, and Mrs. Elbert (Marjorie) Roe, Ligonier. Services were in St. Petersburg at the Kenfield Funeral Home. + 6-?-1972
Calbeck Maris Jeanette, 93, died March 9, 1992 in Withan Hospital in Lebanon, Ind. She was born July 8, 1898 in South Whitley to George Henry and Anna (Wiley) Sharp. Her parents died when she was a young child and she was raised by Shelley and Rose Green. On Nov. 22, 1921 in Albion she married Linval Calbeck. He died in 1983. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Rena) Warner of Thornton; a daughter-in-law, Elnore Calbeck of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, died in 1989. Funeral Thursday in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-9-1992
Calbeck Mary, daughter of Jacb and Mary Lichtenwalter, was born in Stark County, Ohio Nov. 16, 1831 and died in Ligonier, Ind. March 6, 1913, aged 81 years, 3 months and 20 days. October 14, 1848 she was confirmed and received into the full communion of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. November 18, 1852 she married Joseph Calbeck. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters, Ada A, Isabell, Lewis, Myron and John. Myron died June 6, 1886, aged about 19 years. In the autumn of 1855 Mr. and Mrs. Calbeck came to Noble County and located on a farm in Sparta Twp. In 1889 they moved to Ligonier. Mr. Calbeck died June 2, 1908. Mrs. Calbeck was a member of a large family, there having been 12 children. Of this number, 4 sisters and 4 brothers have died. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ida A Shaffer of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Isabell Bowser of Ligonier, 2 sons, Lewis and John of Ligonier, 3 sisters, Betsy Calbeck of Peabody, Kans., Margaret Spotts of Fargo, North Dakota and Sarah Albright of Uniontown, Ohio, one brother, Joseph Lichtenwalter of Massilon, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Ligonier Banner 3-13-1913 Contributed by Judy Richter.
Calbeck Milo, 84, died today in LaGrange County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Ligonier Masonic Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Leland, Ligonier, and Linval, Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. Catharine Ford, Alhambra, Calif.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1958
Calbeck Rose M, 62, of Syracuse, died on March 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1950 in Wolf Lake to Everett and Leone (Coy) Calbeck. She retired from Dana Corp. and was currently employed by Phend & Brown. She was a member of the Syracuse Eagles and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her sister, Jean (Terry) Keever of Wolcottville; her brother, Thomas (Mary) Calbeck of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Burns. Memorial service March 4 at the Eastlund Funeral Home. ^ 3-3-2013
Calbeck Sarah C, 82,  died May 17. She leaves her husband, John, 2 grandsons (sons of George Cavin, deceased) and 2 sisters. Burial, Englewood Cemetery. She was Sarah Davis, married to William Cavin, son of the pioneer, Isaac Cavin who platted the original town of Ligonier, and brother of John Cavin, who still lives here. In 1905 she married John Calbeck. Ligonier Leader 5-31-1922 Contributed by Judy Richter.
Calbeck Thelma M, 70, of Ligonier, died Monday in her home after suffering a heart attack. She was born Dec. 3, 1897 in Millersburg. She had lived the past 46 years in Ligonier. On June 10, 1922 she was married to Leland R. Calbeck, president of the American State Bank, Ligonier, and he is the only survivor. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Services today from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1968
Caldwell Charles Leland (Pvt) was killed in action in France. He was about 30 years of age. He entered the military service in October 1943 and went overseas with an infantry unit in April of this year. He was married, his wife being the former Josephine Kline, formerly of Ligonier, but now resident of Bryan, Ohio. He is also survived by the parents and a sister, Mrs. George Ball of near Albion. + 6-?-1944
Caldwell Dale K, 86, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1911 in Noble County to Oscar and Golda B. (Newnam) Caldwell. He retired from McCray Refrigeration. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving are 2 sisters, Pauline Caldwell of Kendallville and Maxine fields of LaGuna Nigel, Calif. Graveside services Saturday in Lake View Cemetery. + 10-14-1998
Caldwell Della M, 75, of Largo, Florida, died June 2, 2011, at her home. She was born May 27, 1936, in Noble County to Raymond and Velma Grieser. She graduated from Rome City High School with the class of 1954. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Caprice and Ted Vreeland of St. Petersburg, Fla., and a granddaughter, Olivia, at home; one brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Teresa Grieser of Corunna; 4 sisters and a brother-in-law, Dolores Barnes of Topeka, Kan., Gloria Sutton of Kendallville, Ires Grieser of Three Rivers, Mich., and Lora and Robert Schiffli of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Darold; a sister, Rayma; and an infant grandson. Cremation has taken place. ^ 6-8-2011
Caldwell Emmitt, 73, house decorator and lifelong resident of Ligonier, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Gage, near Wawaka. Funeral Wednesday from Brown Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1936
Caldwell Faye, 79, a resident of the Kendallville Lutheran Home, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born in Butler May 16, 1906 to Alfred and Lavina (Keck) Lane. On Aug. 1, 1930 she married Gerald Caldwell, who died Jan. 14, 1961. A lifetime area resident, she was a member of the First Christian Church and Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are a sister, Bernice Hampshire of Kendallville. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-22-1985
Caldwell Florence A, 71, Fort Wayne, died Dec. 15 in her home. She was born in LaOtto July 13, 1916, the daughter of Emery and Lottie (Moses) Brindle. Her first husband, Elmer Birge, preceded her in death in 1965. She married Robert Caldwell in LaOtto Oct. 2, 1976 and he died in 1977. Also preceding her in death were one son, Gary Birge; three brothers, Earl, Theodore and Arlie; and one sister, Pauline Snell. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Justice of Fort Wayne, and Linda Harter of Los Angeles; one son, Michael Birge of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a buyer for the fabric departments of Wolf & Dessauer and L. S. Ayres stores and retired in 1972 after 20 years’ service. She was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church and OES. Services Friday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 12-22-1987
Caldwell Gladys R, 61, R. 1, LaOtto, died of a heart attack Monday in the Garrett Hospital. Born March 26, 1910 in Auburn, she was the daughter of Newman and Nora (Buttermore) Heffley. She married Robert Caldwell Nov. 16, 1930, in Fort Wayne. He survives. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge in Waterloo. Other survivors include one sister, Mrs. Paul Funk of Hamilton; and three brothers, Ralph, Kenneth and Ray, all of R. 1, Auburn. Funeral Thursday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-9-1971
Caldwell Grace E, 85, of Ligonier, died Sunday in Kingston of Ligonier. She was born July 2, 1909 in Ligonier to Earl and Della (Younce) Knepp. In July 1937 in Goshen she married Thomas Alshouse, who preceded her in death. In June 1943 in Ligonier she married Harold Caldwell, who died in 1964. She was a secretary at Master Garment Co. of Ligonier, a member of Ligonier OES No. 325 and West Noble American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 sons, Jack Alshouse of Syracuse and Robert Caldwell of Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-4-1994
Caldwell Harold L, 65, a native of Ohio but a resident of Ligonier most of his life, died Monday in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne, A WW I veteran, he was a retired electrician and lived in Parkview Trailer Court. Born July 12, 1898, he was married in 1942 in Ligonier to Grace Knepp. Surviving are his wife; a son, Robert, Ligonier; a stepson, Jack Alshouse; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sharon Hepler, both Ligonier; and a sister, Mrs. V. H. Adamchek, Bedford, Ohio. Services today in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1964
Campbell Harry (Jay), 85, operater for 32 years of a local filling station here, where he also conducted a bait busines, died today in his home from an organic heart ailment.  He had also served as a deputy under every Noble County sheriff since 1924.  He was a native of Albion.  Surviving are the widow, Gladys; 2 sons, Robert and Ray, Los Angeles; 3 daughters, Mrs. Howard Bortner of Albion, Mrs. Lee McFairan, Milford, and Sherryl at home; 6 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Clarence of South Bend, Boyd in California, and Charles and Lawrence, Albion; and 4 sisters Mrs. Jesse Matthews, Mrs. Margaret Hayden and Mrs. Dorothy Zollinger, in California, and Mrs. Ceil Herendeen, near Kendallville.  He was appointed chief of the volunteer fire department in 1935, serving until 1952.  Services Wendesday.  Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery.  Contributed by Judy Richter
Caldwell Jennie, 73, R. 1, Wawaka died May 5, 1957 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a lifelong resident in this area and a member of the Ligonier Christian Church. Surviving are the husband, Charles; a daughter, Mrs. George Ball near Albion; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Frank and George McDaniel, Ligonier; Kenneth McDaniel, Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in the Ligonier Christian Church. urial, Oak Park Cemetery. + May 1957
Caldwell John T, 75, of Elkhart, died Jan. 11, 2005 at Woodland Manor at Elkhart. He retired from Starcraft Corp. in Goshen. He was born Jan. 26, 1929 in New Castle to Simpson and Lily (Ramey) Caldwell. On Jan. 10, 1948 in Flemingsburg, Ky., he married Vivian M. Reed. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Josh Akemon of Lafayette, Carolyn and Jerry Gruver of Pierceton, Mary and Jerry Eash of Wawaka and Lois and Bob Fair of Bristol; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth of Fremont and John and Sue of LaGrange; 3 brothers, Ed of New Castle, Charles of LaGrange and Gilbert of Garrett; 2 half sisters and their husbands, Violet and James Reed of London, Ky., and Ruby and Denny Caudill of Sturgis, Mich.; a half brother, Gilbert Caldwell of Morehead, Ky.; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, 2 sisters, and a half brother. Services Saturday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-12-2005
Caldwell Joseph, 85, pioneer and resident of this community, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Hunter at LaGrange. He had gone to the home of his daughter on a visit and while there was stricken with pneumonia. He had followed the occupation of a farmer and for more than fifty years resided on his farm near Diamond lake. He was preceded in death by his wife several years ago. Surviving are two sons and four daughters, including Chester Caldwell and Mrs. William Hunter of LaGrange, Charles Caldwell and Mrs. Mark Kinnison, Wawaka, Mrs. Adrian Adair, Albion, and Mrs. Belle Shell, Goshen. Funeral Wednesday from the Eddy Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1929
Caldwell Lloyd L, 81, R. 2, Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in LaGrange, Aug. 19, 1907, he was the son of Edward and Eva (Rodman) Caldwell. On Jan. 19, 1929 in LaGrange he married Helen Marie Dick, who died July 3, 1967. A retired machinist, he was a member of the Kendallville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Betty) Harrell, Granger, Mrs. Lawrence (Geraldine) Davey, Red Lodge, Mont., Mrs. James (Jacqueline J.) Bartlett and Mrs. Lloyd (Donna K.) Uhl, both Kendallville; a son, Edward R. of LaGrange; three sisters, Mrs. Matt (Neva) Amon, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Dudley (Ocie) Pickings and Mrs. Charles (Ruby) VanDusen, both Kendallville; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services Monday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-3-1988
Caldwell Oscar B, 89, 308 W. Mitchell St., Kendallville, died Friday in his home. Born Oct. 27, 1886 in LaGrange County, he lived in Kendallville the past 65 years. He was the son of David and Esmeralla (Hart) Caldwell. He was married Feb. 27, 1907 to Golda B. Newman who died in 1944. He was a retired foreman of the Newnam Foundry. Surviving are three sons, Willard, Kendallville, Robert, Riverview, Fla., and Dale, Kendallville; three daughters, Mrs. Winifred Kline, Kendallville, Miss Pauline, Kendallville, and Mrs. Maxine Field, Newport Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Stewart, Wolcottville; and two sisters, Mrs. Saddie Jones and Mrs. Bessie Johnson, Michigan. Four brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Caldwell Pauline M, 92, died July 30, 1007 at her Kendallville residence. She was born in Noble County on May 12, 1915, to Oscar B. and Golda B. (Newman) Caldwell. She worked at Trenton Garment Co. in Kendallville in the past. Surviving are a sister, Maxine Field of Laguna Niguel, Calif., and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Gerald, Dale, Willard and Robert Caldwell; and a sister, Winifred Kline. Graveside services Thursday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-1-2007
Caldwell Thelma J, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., died today in Brimfield. She was born June 23, 1940 in Bolen, Ky. to Noah and Frances (Conley) Gibson. On Aug. 3, 1996 she married Calvin R. Caldwell. She was a customer service representative for CSX Transportation for 20 years and a member of Beaches Church of the Nazarene at Neptune Beach, Fla. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Leslie Isbell of Jacksonville, Fla., Kelly McClish of Garrett, and Carla Shisler of Butler; 5 stepchildren; 7 sisters, Patsy Patton of Butler, Stella Howe of Waterloo, Helen Zimmerman of Brimfield, Ruby McCoy of Albion, Mae Gibson of Auburn, Faye Ruff of Turtle Lake, Wis., and Rosie Wood of Mongo; a brother, David Gibson of Brimfield; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-20-1999
Caldwell Willard B, 76, of Kendallville, died Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in LaGrange County Aug. 16, 1908, he was the son of Oscar B. and Golda (Newman) Caldwell. He had been a farmer for over 60 years. Surviving are three sisters, Winifred Kline and Pauline Caldwell, both Kendallville, Maxine Field, Costa Mesa, Calif.; a brother, Dale of Kendallville; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Graveside services Tuesday at Lake View Cemetery. + 5-4-1985
Calhoon Luther E was born in Ohio March 14, 1885 to James and Ester Calhoon. He is survived by one sister, Mary E. Johnson of Goshen and two half-sisters, Mrs. Homer White of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Charles Smith of Elkhart, Ind. In 1913 he married Nettie Barber and they were given four children, two of whom have preceded him in death. The wife and one son, Donald J. and one daughter, Dorothy J. survive. Most of his life was spent near Wolf Lake. On the evening of April 4 he suffered a heart attack and died. He was 56 years and 20 days of age. Funeral was at the Methodist Church at Wolf Lake April 7. Burial at Ormas. + 4-?-1941
Calhoun William died last week at his home in Culver, Ind. Surviving are the wife, Edyth, two sons, Robert 13, and Richard 8. Mrs. Calhoun was the former Edyth Bly, a former resident of Avilla. ~ 1-18-1951
Calix Emmanuel, died May 13, 2002 at Goshen Hospital. He was born May 13, 2002 at Goshen Hospital to Emilio and Deisy (Martinez) Calix of Ligonier. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Jose and Maria Martinez of Cromwell; Nancy Calix of Honduras and Emilio Calix of Ligonier. Services Thursday at Temple Betel. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 5-15-2002
Calkins Hattie (Dixon) was born in Independence, Cuyahoga County, Ohio Jan. 27, 1822; died Jan. 28, aged 78 years and 1 day. She resided in the place of her birth until she grew up. She married Osmond Calkins Sept. 29, 1838. They had 5 children. In 1854 they came to Orland, Ind. and resided there until in 1869 when they came to Rome City and lived there until 1873 when they removed to Arkansas where Mr. Calkins was killed by lightning July 10, 1873. She returned north and took up residence in Bronson, Mich. In 1891 she came again to Rome City, where she has since resided. She was an invalid for 12 years. She leaves 3 daughters, one son, 2 sons-in-law, 6 grandchildren. Her daughters, Mrs. Edward Brock, Mrs. Addie Shaw and Mrs. J. H. Alexander, reside in Rome City. Her son, Emerson C., resides in Antwerp, Ohio. Funeral Jan. 31. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 2-9-1900
Calkins L Dean died May 30, 2005 at a hospital in Sebring, Fla. He served as Kendallville's chief of police 1949-1960 and 1964-1972.A graduate of Kendallville High School, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville, Indiana Chiefs of Police Association, the Elks, American Legion and the VFW. In 2004 Gov. Joseph Kernan named him a Sagamore of the Wabash. He was born Dec. 28, 1921 in LaGrange County to Archie and Wilma (Hawk) Calkins. On Jan. 19, 1947 in Kendallville he married Barbara Hauff. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Paulette Calkins of Greenwood; a daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Terry Becker of Kendallville; and 3 grandchildren. Memorial service July 10 at Kendallville Elks Lodge. ^ 6-1-2005
Calkins Robert J, 77, of R. 3, Drake Road, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 18, 1904 in Corunna, the son of George L. and Margaret E. (Shippy) Calkins. On Dec. 11, 1926 in Merced, Calif., he married Annie Ericksson. He was a Kendallville High School graduate and member of the basketball team. He later moved to Calif., where he was manager of a lumber company. In 1955, he returned to Kendallville where he owned the Calkins Pole Building Co. until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Sigma Nu at Bloomington. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Hufford of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Rosa Culbertson of Seminole, Fla.; and two grandsons, Andrew and David Hufford, both Fort Wayne. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services will be Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 8-?-1981
Call Shirley Ann, 71, of Columbia City, died June 26, 2008 at her home. Born Oct. 7, 1936 in Green Twp, Noble County, she graduated from Albion High School. On Dec. 12, 1954 she married Gilbert "Dean" Call. She was a member of Green Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Karen (Steve) Briggs and Paula (Jim) Davis of Columbia City, Lisa (Charles) Coults of Beverly, Mass., and Tina (Ryan) Wood of Columbia City; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Beverly (Jack) Manor of Cherokee Village, Ark. Service Wednesday at Columbia City Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 8-28-2008
Callahan - 2-year old daughter of Michael Callahan, died Monday of lung fever and whooping cough and was buried Tuesday at the Catholic Cemetery. ^ 8-22-1878
Callahan Bess, 90, a former Ligonier resident, died Wednesday in Hot Springs, Ark. She was born May 19, 1885 in Bryan Ohio to Jacob and Katherine (Nolin) Raubert. She was married to William Callahan who died in the 1930’s. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Plante, Hot Springs, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Karl Franks, Ligonier; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Callahan Charles, son of William and Mary Callahan, was born in Morristown, N.J. Feb. 10, 1874, and died in Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 31, 1925, aged 51 years 10 months and 21 days. He married Mabel Rogers in Albion Sep 8, 1898. They had 2 children, Vera, wife of Robert Ross of Garrett, Ind., and Walter at home. Surviving are Mrs. Callahan, son and daughter, one grandchild, Helen June Ross, an aged father, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a lineman and electrician for many years and was in charge of the local postal telegraph lines with headquarters at Albion. He served Albion as trustee for 12 years. He was a member of Albion Lodge 223 K of P. Funeral was Sunday from Lutheran Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 1-7-1926
CallahanElizabeth, a resident of this place for many years, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Kruse, in Fort Wayne. Death was the result of a long illness from paralysis and came to her at the age of 71 years one month and 8 days. She was born in Ireland October 30, 1849, and is survived by the husband; the daughter mentioned and Mrs. G. Cleveland of Chicago; 4 grandchildren; and one brother, John Dolan of Deshler, Ohio. Funeral was in St. Mary’s Church Tuesday. Burial in the nearby cemetery. ~12-12-1917
Callahan Mabel (Rogers) died shortly after she had been taken from her Indianapolis home to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Ross, in Garrett, where she expected to make her home. She was the widow of the late Charles Callahan, a longtime Albion resident who moved to Indianapolis a few years ago. She was the sister of Clyde Rogers of Albion. Funeral will be Friday at the local Lutheran Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 6-?-1928
Callas Grace, 90, of Strawberry Village Nursing Home, died there this morning. Born in Cromwell Nov. 7, 1887, she was the daughter of Henry and Martha (Earnhart) Kreager. Her husband, Pete Callas, preceded her in death. She had lived in Cromwell the past five years coming from Los Molinas, Calif, where she was a restaurant owner. Nieces and nephews survive. Funeral will be Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-27-1978
Callender Faye, 66, died Nov. 2, 1983 of cancer at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was the daughter of Otis and Nellie Fisher of Ligonier; and she and her husband Ralph lived for a time about a mile north of Albion on the Callender place, where today is located the Parker Hannefin plant. A resident of Allegan, Mich., she was retired from the Rockwell International Plant in that town. Surviving are her husband; four children, Joyce Slade, Grand Rapids, Mich., Ronald and Mrs. Tom C. (Jacqueline) Hudson of Allegan, and Mrs. Gerry (Darlene) Olson, Hopkins, Mich.; two brothers, Maurice, Bourbonnais, Ill., and Cal of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Ed (Jean) Vanette, Ligonier; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday at Gordon Funeral Home. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan. + 11-2-1983
Callender Ora E, about 86, of Ligonier, died Dec. 31, 1963 at his home. His wife died Dec. 17, 1962. He lived on a farm near Albion for about 24 years, then moved to Kimmell. Survivors include a son, Ralph of Allegan, Mich.; a daughter, Beatrice Moore of Ligonier; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral was January 3 at Sparta Christian Church at Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1962
Calvin Georgina M, 81, formerly of Bryan, Ohio, who had been living at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, since 1978, died Monday at McCray Hospital. She was born Aug. 4, 1903 in Laconia, N.H., the daughter of Napolean and Adeline (Lachere) Begin. She married Virgil Calvin, who died in 1977. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bryan. Her only survivor is a brother, Ernest of Laconia, N.H. Services were today at Sacred Heart Home chapel, Avilla. Burial, Brown Cemetery, Bryan. + 2-11-1985
Camp Christopher W, 65, of R. 2, died Wednesday in the Brouse Convalescent Home, Butler. Surviving is a son, Glen M., near here. On Friday the body will be taken to the Garrett Baptist Church for services. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 5-27-1954
Camp L J Mrs, 28 years, 5 months and 6 days, died July 31 of consumption. She leaves a husband and 2 sons. ^ 8-10-1883
Camp Leota, 19, died last Wednesday at the Kendallville hospital from pneumonia. Surviving are the mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hossinger, Kendallville; one half-brother and one half-sister, Cecil Jr. and Miss Rita; two stepsisters, Miss Madge Hossinger and Mrs. Marie Wallace; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. Julian Camp, all Kendallville. Funeral was Saturday at the Church of Christ. Burial, Wright Cemetery, Stroh. + 3-?-1935
Campbell Albert, about 90, died at the Alfran Nursing Home in Columbia City Aug. 31, 1974. He was a lifelong resident of the Albion community, born Feb. 17, 1884 in LaGrange County to Howard and Anna (Grable) Campbell. He was a thresher and made his more recent home in Jackson, Mich. Surviving are two sons, Howard A. of Albion, and Glenn of Bay City, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Southall of Mo.; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Radke of Columbia City. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral was at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion Tuesday. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. + 8-31-1974
Campbell Archy, descended from Scotch-Irish ancestry, was born in 1856 in Syracuse, N.Y. He lived in New York, Canada and California before coming to Kendallville, where in partnership with his brother, John A., he engaged in the mercantile business. After four years, he purchased his brother’s interest in the store. In 1887 Jacob C. Fetter was admitted to partnership. In 1894 the two became engaged in banking with great success. He married Kate R. Mitchell in 1880 and they had four children, Donald, William, Joseph and Gertrude. He was one of the wealthiest men in Noble County, was president of the local educational board and was involved with efforts to help the poor. + b. 1856 d.1934
Campbell Barbara A, 77, of Kendallville, died October 4, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Auburn, Indiana, on September 6, 1935, to  John Shook and Maryellen (Refner) Bailey. Barb worked at Taylor Made in Kendallville for 6 years and was a member of Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include 4 sons, Michael and Kelly Campbell of Kendallville, Gregory and Diana Campbell of St. Petersburg, Florida, Jeff Campbell of Kendallville, and Samuel and Dee Campbell II of Angola; a daughter, Tamara and Verlie Mullins of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren, Sabrina Krager, Meredith Campbell, Nanci Catarelli, Heather Smith, Greg Campbell II, Jeff Campbell II, Joshua Campbell, Megan Rittermeyer, L.C. Rossman, Zachary Dunn, Tylisa Campbell, Kendra Campbell, and Brandon Campbell; 15 great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Sherri and Dave Rollins of Garrett; and a half-brother, Timothy and Patsy Miller of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her half-brother, Phillip Miller. Funeral Oct. 8 at Grace Christian Church.  Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-6-2012
Campbell Bernard L, 75, died at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center June 13. He was born Feb. 13, 1921 in LaOtto to George and Hazel (Peters) Campbell. On Sept. 26, 1941 in LaOtto he married E. June Thomson. He owned Campbell Insurance Agency in LaOtto for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a charter member of the LaOtto Volunteer Fire Dept., a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Huntertown Masons, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and American Legion Post 240, Avilla. Surviving are his wife; a son, Larry of LaOtto; 2 daughters, Connie Shirk of Auburn, and Wanda Davis of Avilla; 2 brothers, Gus of LaOtto, and Lester of Garrett; a sister, Uvonna Hensley of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Maynard. Funeral was Saturday in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 6-20-1996
Campbell Betty, 72, R. 2, Albion, died Friday (d.3-18-1974) at McCray Hospital. She was born in Carter County, Ky., March 14, 1902 and married Claude W. Campbell in Greenup, Ky., Sept. 30, 1939. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ellen (Forrest), two brothers and two sisters. Surviving are her husband; her father, Thomas Gibson in Mishawaka; a daughter, Mrs. Jennie DeGooyer, Helena, Mont.; three sons, Hursel, Port Smith, Ohio, James, R. 2, Albion, and Forrest at home; a sister, Clara Talmage, Mishawaka; four brothers, Forrest, Jim and Leroy Gibson, Mishawaka, and Harold Gibson, Goshen; nine grandchildren. Services are Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1974
Campbell Blanche E, 86, of Riverside, Calif., and formerly of Albion, died Aug. 27 in Community Convalescent Center in Riverside. She was born July 28, 1908 in Albion and had worked for W. Atlee Burpee Seed Co. in Riverside for 25 years. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd, on May 16, 1973. Surviving is a sister, Viola Hultberg of Riverside. + 8-27-1994
Campbell Boyd died May 16 in Riverside Calif. Surviving are the wife, Blanche; three brothers, Clarence, South Bend, and Charley and Lawrence, Albion; four sisters, Julia Matthews, South Bend, Dorothy Zollinger, LaPuente, Calif., Mrs. Marguerite Veatch, Campti, La., and Mrs. Cecil Herendeen, R. 3. Funeral was Monday in Garden of Prayer chapel. Burial, Crestlawn Memorial Park. + 5-?-1973
Campbell Boyd, 67, of Auburn, died April 4, 2000 in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne following a traffic accident. He was born July 30, 1932 in Albion to Charley and Gertrude L. (Smith) Campbell. On Aug. 17, 1970 in Fairchance, Pa., he married Helen Blair. A graduate of Avilla High School, he was a retired maintenance worker for St. Joseph Catholic School in Garrett. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of American Legion Post 246, Albion. + 4-4-2000
Campbell Burnell was born near Albion on Aug. 12, 1894, the son of George and Rachel Campbell. He married Ruth Kuhns, who with one son, Joseph; and 4 daughters, Leila, Ruthie, Elizabeth and Beulah, who is now Mrs. Dallas Herendeen, survive. His father died last summer as the result of an accident. His mother and the following brothers and sisters survive: Harry of Albion, Clarence of South Bend, Mrs. Julia Matthews of South Bend, Mrs. Dorothy Zollinger, Elkhart, Lawrence, Mrs. Ida Mae Herendeen, Marguerite and Charley of Albion, and Boyd of Newcastle. He and his daughter, Ruthie, had gone to spend the weekend with friends at Lawton, Mich., and on Sunday, April 11, home folks and friends were shocked to learn of the accident which caused his death. He served overseas during the World War and was an active member of American Legion Post No. 157 at Churubusco. Funeral was at Methodist Church at Albion Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1937
Campbell Burton L, 80, died April 6, 2013 at his home in Auburn. He was born January 9, 1933 in DeKalb County to Donald W. and Edna (Ginder) Campbell. He was a marketing representative for I&M Electric Company in Kendallville for 33 years before retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Butler United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of the Forest Lodge of the F&AM in Butler, a member of the DeKalb Eastern School Board and was on the Board of Directors of the Butler Library for 6 years. He was a member of both the Butler Rotary Club and Butler Chamber of Commerce. He received the Governor’s Distinguished Hoosier Award and received the Heart of Gold award from the DeKalb Community Foundation. He married Charlotte M Johnson on March 2, 1950 in Charlotte Michigan and she passed away December 18, 2003. Surviving are a son and 2 daughters, Stanley L. “Skip” (Connie) Campbell of Carmel, Tammi L Campbell of Auburn and Kris L. (Todd) Webb of Auburn; 5 grandchildren, Marissa Campbell, Ian Fry, Tiffany Fry Hoffman and her husband, Igor Campbell and Alessya Campbell; a great grandson Marco; a brother Armon (Maxine) Campbell and a sister Joanne Moore of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Miller and 2 brothers, Willard Campbell and Dick Campbell. Memorial service April 10, at the Butler United Methodist Church. Burial later. ^ 4-8-2013
Campbell Charles I, 65, was born July 22, 1907 in Albion to George and Rachel (Fuller) Campbell and was a lifelong resident of Noble County. He was retired from Kraft Foods. On Nov. 16, 1929 in South Bend he married Gertrude Smith. She survives. He died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Stadtfeld, Albion; four sons, Harold, Kendallville, Boyd, Waterloo, Jimmie, Juneau, Alaska, and Walter, Kendallville; four sisters, Mrs. Julia Matthews, South Bend, Mrs. Dorothy Zollinger, La Puente, Calif., Mrs. Ida Mae Herendeen, Kendallville, and Mrs. Marguerite Veatch, Campti, La.; two brothers, Clarence, South Bend, and Lawrence, Albion; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Services Friday in Bonham Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 7-5-1973
Campbell Clarence A, 85, of 1123 S. 32nd St., died Monday at River Park Nursing Home, South Bend. He was born in Albion on May 24, 1896 and married Lutie Elizabeth Coats May 6, 1920 in Albion. He had moved from Albion to South Bend 58 years ago and was a retired building inspector in South Bend. He was a WW I Army veteran, a member of VFW Post 360, WW I Barricks 829, South Bend, and the Last Man’s Club, New Haven. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, June Maxine Cain of Las Vegas, Nev., and Joycelyn Marie Saunter of Honolulu, Hawaii; four sisters, Ida Mae Herendeen of Kendallville, Dorothy Zollinger of Calif., Julia Matthews of South Bend, and Marguerite Veatch of Louisiana; a brother, Lawrence of Albion; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Hollis-Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend. Entombment, Riverview Mausoleum, South Bend. + 1-25-1982
Campbell Claude W, 68, R. 2, Albion, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 25, 1906 in Noble County to Fred and Mary (Johnston) Campbell. His wife, Betty, died March 15, 1974. They were married Sept. 30, 1939 in Greenup, Ky. A lifetime resident of the area, he was a retired farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jennie D. DeGooyer, Helena, Mon.; three sons, Hursel, Portsmouth, Ohio, James C., R. 2, Albion, and Forrest F., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Bertha) Rockey, Fort Wayne, and Miss Gladys, Albion; two brothers, William, Wolcottville, and Lewis, Elkhart; nine grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1974
Campbell Cleo A "Bud", 91, Kendallville, died June 22, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born July 1, 1912 in LaOtto, the son of George S. and Pearl (Brown) Campbell. On June 18, 1933 in Avilla he married Maxine Shutt. She died June 23, 1980. His companion of more than 20 years, Maxine Brunkhart, died in October 2001. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Sam and Carol, and Jerry and Kristy of Kendallville, Robert and Betty of Rome City; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were a daughter, Nancy, in June 1948; 4 sisters, Violet Ferrier, Marie Kent, Goldie Young and Hazel Balliet; a half-brother, George A. Campbell; and 2 half-sisters, Isabell Hollis and Nora Campbell. He was the sole proprietor of the Kendallville Bowling Center from 1953 to 1980 and had prior operated the Auburn Recreation and Bowling Center. He was a lifetime member of Kendallville Moose Lodge No. 1301, Elks Lodge No. 1194 and Sons of the Legion Post 86. He had served 19 years as president of Kendallville Bowling Association. He was a 1930 graduate of LaOtto High School and had attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 7-1-2004
Campbell Crystal Joy, daughter of Steven and Colleen (Roach) Campbell, R. 1, Kimmell, was stillborn Wednesday at home. Private funeral services are planned. + 9-?-1986
Campbell E June, 76, of LaOtto, died Thursday in the emergency room at DeKalb Hospital. She was employed as a telephone operator for Sears Roebuck & Co. Glenbrook Mall store in Fort Wayne for 15 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto, LaOtto Fire Dept. Auxiliary and Avilla American Legion Auxiliary. She was born Sept. 26, 1922 in Huntington to Benjamin and Mae Prather (Thomson) Franklin. She married Bernard L. Campbell on Sept. 26, 1941. He died June 13, 1996. Also preceding her in death were a brother and 2 sisters. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ellen Campbell of LaOtto; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Constance and James Shirk of Angola and Wanda and Michael Davis of Avilla; 2 sisters, Ida Mae Gorez of Huntington and Bonnie Lou Dailey of Richmond; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. + 4-1-1999
Campbell Edward E, 88, Albion, died Saturday (d. 3-31-1978) in Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born March 9, 1890 in Noble County, a son of Charles and Sarah Campbell. Surviving are the widow, the former Hazel Ray; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Loretta) Black of Albion, Mrs. Lee (Helen) Rouch, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Arnold (Dora Jean) Hobbs, Michigan City; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Georgianna Savoie, a son, two daughters, a brother and two sisters. He was a charter member of the Albion Eagles Lodge. Services Tuesday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1978
Campbell Edward F, 85, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. A retired DeKalb County farmer, he made his home at 330 N. Oak St., Kendallville. He was born Sept. 16, 1897 in Smithfield Twp, DeKalb County to Albertus and Laura (Walker) Campbell. He is survived by a brother Jerry in Sturgis, Mich. Graveside services will be Tuesday in Waterloo Cemetery. + 6-26-1983
Campbell Elizabeth, 72, familiarly known as Auntie Beck, died July 31. Aug. 2 her remains were taken to the Christian Church in this city, of which she was a member, and memorial services conducted. She leaves few blood relatives, her half-brother and one nephew being the only kindred in the flesh present at her funeral. + 7-31-????
Campbell Elizabeth,72, of LaOtto, June 21, 2012, at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born March 13, 1940, in Kendallville to Homer and Berniece H. (Woodruff) Moody. She married Gaylord “Gus” Campbell on June 8, 1957, in Avilla.She was a clerk at the U.S. Post Office in LaOtto.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett. She is survived by her husband; two daughters and a son, Teri (Brett) Kugler of LaOtto; Sherry (Ken) Holden of Germany and Barry (Jean) Campbell of LaOtto; 2 sisters and a brother, Joann (Bill) Kovets of LaOtto, and Sharon Svoboda of Avilla, and Michael (Louise) Rodman of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren, Kasey and Lindsey Kleinrichert, Griffin and Gannon Campbell, Samantha and Gabe Kugler. Mass of Christian Burial June 27, 2012, at Provena Sacred Heart Home Chapel. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ^ 6-23-2012
Campbell Emma (Yarde) was born Aug. 9, 1839 in Tifferton, Devonshire, England, and died in Kendallville Aug. 20, 1909, aged 70 years and 11 days. In 1852 at the age of 13 she came to America, living with her parents in DeKalb County, and since that time she has made Indiana her home. June 19, 1862 she was married to Jothan Wright, a minister of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He died Sept. 4, 1869. She was the mother of 3 children, Mary Matthews and Lucy H. Wright, and one son, Oliver. She married Henry Campbell March 2, 1873. She was baptized in the Episcopal Church. With her first husband she was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and afterward united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. ^ 9-28-1909
Campbell Esther, 68, died Thursday. She was born in Green Twp to John and Minnie (Shultz) Leitch and had resided in Ligonier before moving to New York 35 years ago. Survivors are her husband, Morris; six brothers, Everett, Vicksburg, Mich., Delbert, Fort Wayne, Leroy, Coldwater, Mich., Donald and Robert, both Kendallville, Ronald, Grand Ridge, Mich.; and five sisters, Mrs. W. A. (Bertha) Davis, and Mrs. Tillie Keck, both Kendallville, Mrs. Cleo Harter, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Laura Herendeen, Bronson, Mich., and Mrs. Richard (Mabel) Snyder, Springwater, N.Y. A brother, Carl, and a sister, Anna, preceded her in death. All eleven brothers and sisters attended the funeral which was held today in Rochester, New York. + 2-2-1978
Campbell Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Campbell, died at her home in Albion last Wednesday at the age of 2 years 11 months and 24 days from spinal meningitis. A private funeral was held at the home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~10-31-1917
Campbell Forrest F, 63, of Albion, died January 31, 2006 in the emergency room of Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born January 11, 1943 in Wolf Lake to Claude W. and Betty (Gibson) Campbell. He married Sandra L. Hampshire on June 29, 1993 in Wolf Lake. Surviving are his wife; a brother, James C. (Barbara) of Big Lake; and a stepdaughter. He was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Hershall Adams; and a sister, Glenda Bryant. He was employed by Noble County Community Foundations in Albion. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-9-2006
Campbell Frankie L, 66, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Rock Falls, Ill., she had lived in the area 27 years and was employed 1966-70 at Weatherhead Corporation. Surviving are her husband, Clarence; four daughters, Eve Moore and Ruth Hettinger, Fort Wayne, Susan Hyndman, Ligonier, Jeannie Monroe, Fort Benning, Ga.; two sons, Russell of Fort Wayne, and Clarence V. of Etna; two sisters, Ruth Williams and Lydia Bushman, Sterling, Ill.; and 16 grandchildren. Services Friday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 2-1-1989
Campbell Fred E, about 78 (b. 3-25-1872) and a lifelong resident of this community, died May 12, 1950 at his home a short distance southwest of Albion in York Twp. Surviving are the wife, Mary; three sons, William of Wolcottville, Lewis, Elkhart, and Claude, Albion; two daughters, Miss Gladys at home, and Mrs. Fred Rockey, Fort Wayne; 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1950
Campbell G S, a blacksmith in this community for many years, died last Thursday following a stroke while standing at his wife’s casket 10 days previous. He was born at Wesley Chapel, Allen County, and came to LaOtto 47 years ago and opened a blacksmith shop which he operated until 7 years ago when he retired. Shortly after coming to LaOtto he was united in marriage to Pearl Brown, who preceded him in death 32 years ago. In 1920 he was married to Ida Abrams, at whose casket he suffered a stroke 10 days before his death. He leaves eight children to mourn, Mrs. Violet Ferrier, Mrs. Raymond Young of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Marie Interrante of Phillipsburg, Pa., Mrs. Joe Hollis of Garrett, Mr. Bud Campbell of Auburn, Gust Campbell and Mrs. Hazel Balliet of LaOtto and Sister Mary Immaculate of the Dominican Nunnery at LaCrosse, Wis.; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. ~ 6-19-1947
Campbell Garl M, 75, of R. 8, Big Lake, Columbia City, died Feb. 3, at Whitley County Hospital. He was born April 5, 1912 in Huntington County to Otis and Bessie VanMeter Campbell. He retired in 1974 from Transport Motor Express of Fort Wayne after 25 years as a mechanic. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was married July 1, 1961 in Fort Wayne. His wife, Elsie Mae, survives, with a daughter, Mary (Scottie) Leavitt of R. 1, St. Joe; three stepsons, David, John and Jerry Buckles, all Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Sharon Kimmel, R. 4, Columbia City, and Sandra Buckles of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Carmen Wilson and Garth Leavitt; one great-grandson, Brendan Wilson; a brother, Warren of R. 3, Fort Wayne; a half-brother, George Hill of Chicago; and two half-sisters, Nora Hill and Phyllis Stevens of Huntington. A son, Ronald, is deceased. Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral (end of clipping) + 2-3-1986
Campbell Geneva Mariam, 62, wife of Romine, died at the home in Kendallville Monday from complications. She is survived by the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Reed and Mrs. Eulalia Preston, all Kendallville; six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery. + 6-?-1935
Campbell George, 69, resident of Green Twp died at Lakeside Hospital at Kendallville Monday as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on Drake Road about three miles southwest of Kendallville Sunday afternoon. The accident is thought to have been caused by a blowout, control of the car being lost as a result. The pavement, which was slippery at the time, revealed no signs of skidding however. He was en route home following a trip into Kendallville on business. His car was badly wrecked. Surviving are the widow and ten children, Lawrence, Ida Mae and Margaret at home, Burnell and Charles of near Albion, Clarence and Julia of South Bend, Boyd of Newcastle and Dorothy of Elkhart. Funeral yesterday from Albion M.E. Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 8-?-1936
Campbell George "Gust", 80, was born June 8, 1895 in Wallen to George S. and Mary (Pepe) Campbell. He married Hazel F. Peters in Albion April 7, 1920 and she survives. He was a retired cabinet maker, a WW I veteran, a member of the Avilla American Legion and the Garrett VFW. A lifetime resident of the LaOtto area, he resided at R. 3, LaOtto and died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital of a heart attack. Other survivors include four sons, Lester, Garrett, Bernard, Maynard and Gaylord, all of LaOtto; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Hensley, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Miss Nora Campbell, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Bell Hollis, Garrett; three half-sisters, Mrs. Violet Ferrier, Mrs. Marie Kent, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Hazel Balliet, LaOtto; one half-brother, Cleo Campbell, Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown. ~ 11-27-1975
Campbell George W was born in Fort Wayne, Ind. May 12, 1908, the son of Fred and Mary Campbell, and died on Sept. 3, 1938, being 30 years, 3 months and 21 days of age. Beside the parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters survive him. They are Lewis of Elkhart, Forrest of Rochester, William of Fort Wayne, and Claude, Bertha and Gladys at home. On July 16, 1927 he was married to Erma M. Roe, who with 6 children, Frederick, Harold, James, Phyllis, Shirley and William, survive. Funeral at Wesleyan Church at Albion on Sept. 6. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1938
Campbell Georgianna, about 55, (b. 1-23-1893) died July 29, 1948 at McCray Hospital in Kendallville. She is survived by the husband, Edward; one son, Walter; and four daughters, Mrs. Earl Black, Mrs. Vern Clark, Mrs. Lee Rouch, and Miss Dora, all Albion; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Walter Savoie of Brimfield, and Harry Savoie of Albion. Funeral Saturday at the Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1948
Campbell Gertrude died Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archy Campbell, S. Main St. She was ill scarcely a week, uraemic poisoning which developed being more than medical science could overcome. Born in Kendallville Dec. 20, 1889, she received her education in the city schools and had always made this city her home. She was a member of the Golf Club and Trinity Episcopal Church. Surviving are the parents; a brother, Donald M., and her twin sister, Mrs. Arthur E. Beyer. An older brother, William Archy, died in Hope Hospital, Fort Wayne, on Jan. 7, 1912, and it is a peculiar coincidence that uraemic poisoning was also the cause of his death. Funeral will be Tuesday at the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date.
Campbell Gertrude L, 87, died April 21, 2000 at ExtendaCare in Kendallville. She was born Oct. 28, 1912 at South Bend to Noah and Hazel (Wagner) Smith. On Nov. 16, 1929 in South Bend she married Charley Campbell. He died in 1973. Surviving are 2 sons, Harold and Jimmie of Arco, ID; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Stadtfeld of Albion; 21grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Peg Puffer and Hazel Derhing of Buchanan, Mich. Two sons and 3 sisters preceded her in death, Boyd and Walter Campbell, Loretta Nickerson, Cora Enders and Blanche Miller. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, April 25. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-21-2000
Campbell Gladys E, 91, of Albion, died March 1, 1995 in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. She was born in Plymouth on Nov. 7, 1903 to William and Laura (Rish) Kline. On March 31, 1992 in South Bend she married Harry Campbell. He died July 3, 1955. She and her husband owned and operated the Mobil Service Station in Albion and she had been a janitor for PCA. She was a member of War Mothers. Surviving are 2 daughters, Geraldine Bortner of Albion and Eula McFarren of Milford; a son, Ray Campbell of Coleville, Calif.; 4 sisters, Naomi Mason of South Bend, Mildred Smith and Genevieve Olinger of Mishawaka and Hazel Neddo of Sale Creek, Tenn.; a brother, George Kline of South Bend; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert; a daughter, Sherryl Doehrman; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-1-1995
Campbell Gladys V, 66, died Sunday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Noble County Feb. 10, 1923 to Fred and Mary (Johnston) Campbell. She was retired from Lyall Electric and was a member of Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Campbell of Albion; two sons, Arthur Campbell of Albion, and George Campbell of Goshen; a sister, Bertha Rockey of Fort Wayne; and a brother, William Campbell of Wolcottville. Services Wednesday in Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Merriam. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-9-1989
Campbell Harriet died at the residence of her son, Fred, south of this city, Tuesday, aged 68 years, 8 months and 3 days. The cause of her death was heart trouble. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Isaac Breeden of this city, and four sons, Charles, George and Fred of this county, and Clarence of S.D. Funeral was held at the residence of Fred Campbell Thursday. Burial, Sanford Cemetery. + No date
Campbell Harry "Jay", 55, (b. 9-14-1899) died at his Albion home July 3, 1955 from an organic heart ailment. He was a native of Albion. Operator of a filling station here for 32 years and a bait business, he had served as a deputy sheriff under every Noble County sheriff since 1924. He was a pioneer member of the volunteer fire department, was appointed chief in 1935 and served until 1952. He also was president of Albion Conservation Club for several years. Surviving are the widow, Gladys; two sons, Robert and Ray Dean of Calif.; three daughters, Geraldine Bortner of Albion, Eula Lee McFarren of Milford, and Sherryl at home; six grandchildren; four brothers, Charley and Lawrence of Albion, Clarence of South Bend, and Boyd of California; four sisters, Julia Matthews of South Bend, Ida Mae Herendeen of Kendallville, Dorothy Zollinger and Marguerite Hayden of California. Services were held at the Methodist Church Jan. 6. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1955
Campbell Hazel F, 83, died Feb. 18 in Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. She was an 80-year LaOtto resident, born June 15, 1902 in Carroll, Ohio to Thomas and Cora (Fairchild) Peters. She married George A. Campbell April 7, 1920 in Albion. He died Nov. 19, 1975. Surviving are three sons, Bernard "Barney" and Gaylord "Gus", LaOtto, Lester of Garrett; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Uvonna) Hensley, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mildred Nichols, Newton, Iowa; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one son, Maynard; two brothers, Raymond and George Peters; and two sisters, Helen Anderson and Pearl Peters. She was employed at the East Noble High School cafeteria for 25 years and retired in 1969. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto, its Ladies Aid and the Fire Auxiliary. Services were Feb. 20 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 2-27-1986
Campbell Hazel F, 86, Albion, died Thursday (d. 11-2-1978) in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born Jan. 27, 1892 in Springfield, Ill., she was the daughter of Peter and Ella (Tusing) Schutt. She married William E. Rea who died in 1956. She then married Edward Campbell, who died earlier this year. She had lived in Albion since coming from Licking, Mo. in 1933. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion, the Eagles Auxiliary and Eastern Star. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Opal Frye, Albion; two sons, Bill Rea, Knapp Lake, and Melvin Rea, Dayton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral will be Saturday in St. Mark’s Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1978
Campbell Hazel P, 65, (b. 6-14-1893) wife of Richard C. Campbell, died June 11, 1959 at her home at Lower Long Lake four miles southwest of Albion. A native of Albion, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Pauline at home; two sons, Robert, Albion, and Charles in the Army at Rock Island, Texas; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Harley Curtis of Gary; and two brothers, Dean Winebrenner of Albion, and Edison Winebrenner of Garrett. Funeral was Sunday in the Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1959
Campbell Helen Louise, daughter of Lewis and Thema Campbell, died July 6, being one year and twenty days old. She is survived by the parents; one brother, Wayne, one sister having died as an infant; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Campbell, and Mr. and Mrs. Zeno Stiver. Funeral was held at the home in Noble Twp Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1931
Campbell Herman Ray, 30, died at the Irene Byron Hospital Monday of tuberculosis. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Campbell. Funeral will be at Burr Oak Church Wednesday. Burial, Sanford Cemetery. + 12-?-1927
Campbell Herman L, 78, of Wawaka, died April 30, 2008 at his residence. He retired in 1992 after 38 years at No-Sag in Kendallville. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of Community Baptist Church near Wolcottville. He was born Jan. 29, 1930 in Cornettsville, Ky., to Culbert and Vera (Dixon) Campbell. He married Cannie Mae Smith on May 15, 1954 in Hazard, Ky. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Yolanda Hochstetler of Wawaka and Cannie Campbell of Albion; 4 grandchildren, Ronnie and Cannie Campbell, Christopher Boyles and Diana Hochstetler; 2 great-grandchildren, Christopher and Nicholas Slone; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Mildred Adams of Wawaka, Opal and Paul Harper of Kendallville and Bernice and James Smith of Cornettsville, Ky.; and 3 brothers, Elzie and Tish Campbell of Wawaka, Glenn and Maxine Campbell of Rome City and Mearle and Lyda Campbell of Cornettsville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Barkdull in 1980; 2 sons, Ronnie in 1978 and Eugene at birth; and a brother, Lloyd. Services Saturday at Community Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery with graveside rites by Rome City American Legion Post 381. ^ 5-1-2008
Campbell Hilda E, 64, died Wednesday at the Lamplighter of a heart attack. She was born Aug. 31, 1911 in Cassopolis, Mich. to John W. and Anne Marie (Hutt) Mathews. She married Zenas Campbell in Cassopolis on Oct. 6, 1960. He died Dec. 2, 1965. She had been a resident of this area all her life and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Loren (Betty) Heinlen, 211 E. North St., and Mrs. Pat Jones, Fort Wayne; one brother, Edward Mathews, Lamplighter; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at St. John Lutheran Church Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Campbell Homer Alva, 84, R. 1, Ligonier, died of complications Tuesday at Alfran Nursing Home in Warsaw. He was a retired farmer and Farm Bureau member. He was born near Ligonier on Nov. 15, 1882, the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Harper) Campbell and had been a lifetime resident of the community. On April 17, 1923 he was married to Effie Lecount, who died Feb. 5, 1953. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be Thursday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home at Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1967
Campbell Homer E, about 83, a former resident of Albion, died at St. Joseph Hospital Dec. 13, 1966. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; and three sons, Al, Donald and Russell, all Fort Wayne; one brother, Albert; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Radke; and two grandchildren. Funeral will be today at Klaehn’s Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1966
Campbell Howard A (Peck), 69, died Sept. 11 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 25, 1912, the son of Albert and Veda Campbell. He married Marie Grawcock Dec. 22, 1953 in Butler. A lifetime resident of the Albion area, he was a retired Dana Corporation employee, a veteran of WW II, a member of the American Legion, VFW and was a retired Albion firefighter. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Judy Elwood, R. 2, Albion; one son, Terry, R. 2, Albion; one brother, Glenn, Bay City, Mich.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One granddaughter and a sister preceded him in death. Services were Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. ~ 9-17-1981
Campbell Iris J, 83, of Garrett, died Feb. 23, 2013 at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Garrett. She owned the dry cleaning shop at the Garrett Laundry. She was born June 26, 1929 in Fort Wayne to Darwin and Carrie Bryan. She married Lester M. Campbell on Aug. 2, 1947 in Garrett. He died Dec. 13, 2011.Surviving are a son, David S. Campbell, Auburn; a daughter, Kathy (Robert) Bond, Orland; a granddaughter, Sonja (Greg) McCrory; 2 grandsons, Kirby (Gina) Shafer, and Christopher (Erica) Shafer; 9 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas James, St. Clairsville, Ohio. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Darwin Bryan. Private graveside service Feb. 28 at Cedar Creek Cemetery. ^ 2-24-2013
Campbell James A, 36, of Albion, died March 5, 1883. + Clippings Book
Campbell James D, 72, of near Albion, died June 22, 2012, at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1940, in Huntington, a son of Warren and Mary (Schockome) Campbell. He graduated from Central High School in 1958. He served with the U. S. Marine Corps. Employed as a mechanic at Fox & Fox Frame Service, Inc. in Fort Wayne for over 35 years, he retired from there in 2001. Surviving relatives include his wife Peggy (Frauhiger) Campbell; 2 sons Warren (Mary) Campbell of Fort Wayne and James C. Campbell of Arizona; a daughter Karen Pridgen of Fort Wayne; 4 stepchildren; 7 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Kathy Campbell; his brother Joseph Campbell; two half- brothers Arthur Teusch and Theodore Schockome; a half-sister Ellen Rowan. Funeral June 27 at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-24-2012
Campbell James Wesley, 79, native of the Cromwell community and lifelong resident of Noble County, died Saturday in Lakeside Hospital here. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Willard Doll of near Ligonier. + 7-?-1940
Campbell Janet G, 44, a resident of Camby in Marion County and wife of rural Avilla native Joseph C. Campbell, died August 17, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Winamac on May 18, 1969, a daughter of Woodrow and Goldie (Collins) Craft. She graduated from North Judson High School in 1987.On November 17, 1995, she was married in Sevierville, Tennessee, to Joseph C. Campbell. She was the property manager and vice president of Campbell Homes. Surviving are her husband Joe; her mother; a brother, Jim (Penny) Craft of North Judson; 3 sisters, Connie Norberg of LaGrange, Annette (Stan) Akey of Kendallville and Angela Lynn (Ron) Kline of Rome City. She was preceded in death by her father and by two brothers, Wendell and Billie Craft. Funeral, August 22, 2013, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-20-2013
Campbell Jimmie Lewis, 67, of Arco, Idaho, died October 1, 2001 in his home. He was born October 8, 1934 in his family home in Noble County near Albion. He graduated from Avilla High School. He served in the Army in Juneau, Alaska and then made his home there for 43 years. He worked on the Alaska pipeline, the Yukon River bridge, commercial fishing boats, and was a heavy equipment operator for the city and borough of the Juneau Street Dept. He held one of the first morticians' licenses in the state of Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Carole; 4 daughters, Colleen Campbell, Juneau, Cathy Walkotteen, Weatherford, Tex., Mrs. Mike (Shannon) Pusich, Snoqualmie, Wash., Mrs. Kenneth (Patricia) Marks, Corinth, Tex.; 2 stepsons, Bryon Gutschmidt, Juneau, and Bruce Gutschmidt, Seattle; 3 grandchildren; one brother, Harold; and a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Stadtfeld, both of Albion. His parents, Charles and Gertrude (Smith) Campbell; a daughter, Christina; and 3 brothers, Gordon, Walter and Boyd, preceded him in death. Memorial mass October 6 in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Arco. ~ 11-1-2001
Campbell Joan Margaret (Helmer) 79, of Fort Wayne, died January 2, 2007 at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, the Rosary Sodality and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a native of Avilla. Surviving are her husband, Donald F. Campbell of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Debra Brandenberger and Cynthia and Mark Hull of Fort Wayne; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Brent and Jami, and Thomas and Jodi Campbell, of Fort Wayne, and Matthew and Marlene Campbell of Huntertown; a brother, James Helmer of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ^ 1-4-2007
Campbell John J, 74, died at his home in Ari, Allen County, Monday from asthma. Funeral was today at Ari Church. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are his widow; 3 sons, George and Tony of Churubusco, and Milo of Ari; 6 daughters, Mrs. Rosie Bloom, Mrs. Marilla Gilbert and Mrs. Florence Shroyer all of Churubusco, Mrs. Edith Listenberger and Mrs. Iva Huffman of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Orpha Addy of Ari; 26 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George of LaOtto. He was born Jan. 1, 1860 in Butler Center, Allen County. He was married to Nellie Dunfee on Oct. 8, 1882. Two children died when they were young. When a young man he was converted to the Methodist Church. He engaged in blacksmithing in Ari from the time he was a youth until a few years ago when he retired. * 7-?-1935
Campbell Joseph G, 81, of Fort Wayne, died Oct. 23 at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Green Twp native was a Fort Wayne and Churubusco area resident most of his life. He retired from the Norwalk Trucking in Fort Wayne in 1969. Surviving are his wife, Marie; daughters, Jeanette Winebrenner of Fort Wayne, and Jane Gray of Churubusco; a son, Jerry of Avilla; sisters, Elizabeth Marvel of Churubusco and Leila Gillespie of Wolf Lake; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 11-7-1996
Campbell Kristy Ann, 55, of Kendallville, died Aug. 26, 2004 from cancer. She was a 30-year teacher at Prairie Heights High School. She earned her master's degree in 1979 from St. Francis University in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beacon Baptist Church, and attended First Church of God. She was member of Kendallville Fire Dept. Auxiliary. As Kristy Ann Rhead she married Jerry Campbell in 1970. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Troy and Dawn of Germany, Jerry II of Kendallville; 2 daughters, Traci Campbell and Nicol and Dan Trout of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren, Michael Sale, Meaghann and Trevor Campbell, Connor, Caitlyn and Camryn Hickey, Ian Trout and LeKeista Garrett; 2 brothers, Kim and Gerald Rhead of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Kerry Mason of Kendallville; and her mother Myrtle Rhead of Sandusky. Preceding her in death was her father, Kenneth A. Rhead. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-29-2004
Campbell Larry W, 59, of Kendallville, died Jan. 26, 2002. He had worked for McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville and most recently for Dana at Syracuse. He was born Nov. 13, 1942 in Kendallville to Willard and Oliva (Mulholland) Campbell. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Brett Boyd of Pleasant Lake; 2 grandsons, Blake and Bo Boyd; a granddaughter, Brook Boyd. Memorial service Friday at Free Will Baptist Church in Waterloo. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-28-2002
Campbell Lawrence L, 72, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born in Green Twp Oct. 14, 1912, the son of George and Rachel (Fuller) Campbell. He married Mildred Murphy June 12, 1937 in Albion. He was a farmer and retired employee of McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Evans of Garrett; a son, Richard of Avilla; three sisters, Dorothy Zollinger of Calif., Marguerite Veatch of La., and Ida Herendeen of Kendallville; five grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 10-25-1984
Campbell Lester M, 88, of Garrett, died Dec. 13, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Garrett. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 25 years before retiring in 1983.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Garrett American Legion, and the VFW.  He was born Jan. 4, 1923, in DeKalb County to George A. and Hazel F. (Peters) Campbell. He married Iris J. Bryan on Aug. 2, 1947, in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; a son, David S. Campbell of Auburn; a daughter, Kathleen (Robert) Bond of Orland; a brother, Gaylord “Gus” Campbell of LaOtto; a sister, Uvonna Hensley of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Maynard “Joe” Campbell. Funeral Saturday at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial, Cedar Creek Cemetery. ^ 12-14-2011
Campbell Letitia,91, of Wawaka, died April 4, 2013 in North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehabilitation in Albion. She graduated from Stuart Robinson High School in Letcher County, Kentucky, and attended business college in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked several jobs prior to moving to Indiana in 1957. She worked for Chrysler in Detroit on the Manhattan Project. She later worked at Motor Products in Detroit. She attended Cosperville and Shiloh Baptist Church. She was born May 25, 1921, in Jeremiah, Kentucky, to James and Anna Adams. On September 12, 1947, in Detroit she married Elzie Campbell. She is survived by her husband; a son, Michael (Karen) Campbell of Avilla; a daughter, Linda (Kevin) Davis of South Bend; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, John, Watson, Mose and Dave Adams, and 2 sisters, Lissie Blair and Betty Reynolds. Funeral April 8, 2013 in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-6-2013
Campbell Lloyd, 60, of Rome City, died today in his residence from cancer. Born in Cornettsville, Ky., May 26, 1932, he was the son of Culbert and Vera (Dixon) Campbell. On March 29, 1958 in LaGrange he married Shirley Virginia Goodwin. A U.S. Army veteran, he had been employed in the setup department of No-Sag in Kendallville and was a member of Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Surviving are his wife; his mother; 4 daughters, Ruby Cornett of Cornettsville, Debra Godsey and Sabrina Creech of Rome City and Renee Sturdivant of Wolcottville; a son, Billy Logan of Cornettsville; 4 sisters, Elzie Campbell and Mildred Adams of Wawaka, Opal Harper of Kendallville and Bernice Smith of Cornettsville; 3 brothers, Herman of Wawaka, Glenn of Rome City and Merle of Cornettsville; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Community Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-7-1992
Campbell Lovina was born July 8, 1844; died April 19, 1891 at the age of 46 years 9 months and 11 days. For 30 years she had been a member of the church. She had the satisfaction of seeing all her children brought within it. Nora and Dora were baptized and received as probationers at her dying bedside. She married Isaiah Campbell March 30, 1862. Funeral at the M. E. Church April 21. Noble Co Democrat 4-29-1891
Campbell Lucy (McMahan) was born in Morrow County, Ohio Dec. 7, 1883 and died Dec. 3, 1922 at the age of 89 years less four days. In the year 1860 she married Levi Campbell, and they had three children: Mrs. R. F. Ellis of Avilla, Rev. E. E. Campbell of Bittinger, Md., and Mrs. Dora Baker, who died in Okalahoma five years ago. For a number of years she lived on the old homestead three miles east of Albion and later she and her husband moved to Kendallville, where her husband died in 1914. Later she and her daughter moved to Avilla where they have lived for five years. In the year 1853 she came from Morrow County, Ohio, to Noble County and taught the first public school in Jefferson Twp. Her remuneration for a term of three months was fifteen dollars. Among her pupils were John Moorhouse and wife, who are known in Jefferson Twp. The school was a log stable which fishermen had erected on the shores of Skinner Lake, and her concern as she entered the building in the morning was to rid it of snakes which might have crawled in during the night. She was one of eleven children midway between the eleven, all of whom have preceded her in death several years ago. One of her brothers, James McMahan, lived for many years about four miles from Albion; another, Oliver, resided in Albion. He served his country and lost his life in the Rebellion. She was of Irish descent and of a jovial lighthearted disposition. + 12-?-1922
Campbell Lutie E, 94, of South Bend, died Friday in Fountainview Nursing Home in Mishawaka. She was born Nov. 17, 1988 in Albion to Anson and Eva (Sweet) Coats. On May 6, 1920 in Albion she married Clarence Campbell. He preceded her in death. She was a member of American Legion Post 303 Auxiliary and First Christian Church of Mishawaka. Surviving are 2 daughters, June Caine of Las Vegas, Nev., and Joy Saunter of Laguna Beach, Calif.; a sister, Luella Ross of Ligonier; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A son, Charles, and a grandson, Michael, preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Hollis-Orvis-Paomer Funeral Home, South Bend. Burial, Riverview Mausoleum in South Bend. + 2-19-1993
Campbell Mable E, 80, died Friday in the Kendallville Nursing Home. She was a former resident of 234 Vine St. Kendallville, retired from the Marshall Clothing Co. in Butler. She was born Oct. 8, 1908 in Waterloo to Frank and Verna (Kinney) Bowman. Her husband, Virgil, preceded her in death in 1970. A son, Richard also preceded her in death. Surviving are one brother, Carl of Fort Wayne; one sister, Catherine Marks of Auburn; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral today in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. + 7-14-1989
Campbell Margaret Kay, 47, of Albion, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 8, 1949 to Forrest and Dolores (Iddings) Owen. In 1985 she married John Campbell. She had been a waitress at Plaza Inn and had worked for CompreCare Home Health, both in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her mother, Dolores Chorpenning in Albion; her husband; a son, Robert Egly of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Vickie Huston of Albion and Dolores Williams of Ligonier; and 2 brothers, Harold and J. R. Owen of Fort Wayne. A brother, Roy Owen, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. + 4-4-1996
Campbell Marie, 82, of Albion, died Friday in her residence. She was born in Churubusco May 9, 1912 to John and Ida Grawcock. On Dec. 22, 1953 she married Howard A. Campbell in Butler. He died Sept. 11, 1981. She and her husband owned and operated Peck's Bar in Albion. She was a member of the Eagles, American Legion and VFW auxiliaries. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Elwood of rural Kendallville; a son, Terry Campbell of Albion; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; 3 brothers and a sister. Funeral March 21 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. + 3-17-1995
Campbell Marie L, 89, died Dec. 15, 2008 at Renaissance Village in Fort Wayne. She was born in Green Twp in Noble County on Sept. 9, 1919, a daughter of Milton and Minnie (Martin) Herendeen. On Oct. 21, 1937 she married Joseph G. Campbell. She had been employed at Dana Corp. in Churubusco ten years, retiring in 1976. Her husband died Oct. 23, 1996. Surviving are a son, Jerry (Karen) Campbell of Kimmell; 2 daughters, Jeannette (John) Winebrenner of Fort Wayne and Jane Gray of Churubusco; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 8 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral Dec. 18 at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Albion New Era 12-17-2008
Campbell Marion J Jr, 81, of rural Kendallville, died Sept. 26, 2010 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 10, 1929 in Jackson Ky., to Marion and Allie (Clemmons) Campbell. He married Marion E. Porter. He was a retired construction worker and raised cattle as a hobby. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Terry Campbell, Gary and Jane Campbell of Illinois, and Patrick Campbell of Ky.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and John Oravetz and Jill and Hans Zimmerman of Ill.; 5 stepchildren; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, John Campbell of Wis., and Orville Campbell of Ky.; and 4 sisters, Nora Baugard of NC, Cora Gilman of Montana, Vina Campbell of Ky., and Stella Thomas of Ill. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Arnold, Hargas and Chester; 5 sisters, Zola, Perla, Dosha, Lora and Dora. Funeral Sept. 30 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 9-28-2010
Campbell Mary E, about 75, died Jan. 7, 1957 at her home southwest of Albion. A lifelong resident of her home community, she was the widow of Fred Campbell, who died in 1950. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Rockey of Fort Wayne, and Miss Gladys at home; three sons, William E. of Wolcottville, Lewis of Chicago, and Claude of Albion; 29 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. John Moore of Roselle, Ill., Mrs. Elsie Vanderford of Columbia City, Mrs. Olive Hite of South Bend; and two brothers, William Johnston of Columbia City, and Cleve Johnston of Seattle, Wash. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1957
Campbell Mary E, 88, died May 20, 2007 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Oct. 25, 1918 in Goshen to Ray and Ruth (Daisy) Hanlon. She married Walter E. Campbell on Aug. 28, 1937 in Nappanee. He died Dec. 15, 1971. She had served as head cook at Albion High School for 12 years and had been employed at Dana in Churubusco several years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are a son, Billy and Lana Campbell of Churubusco; a daughter-in-law, Caron Campbell of Portage; 5 grandchildren, Tracie Lewellyn, Michael, Kevin, Matthew and Randy Campbell; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Edward, in 2007; a grandson, Edward Campbell; and a brother, Robert Hanlon. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-22-2007
Campbell Mary M (Forst), 82, widow of the late George Campbell and a resident of this city the past 32 years, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter A. Gillian, Park Ave. Death resulted from a gall bladder affliction and complications. She was born Nov. 10, 1851 in Huntington County. In 1884 she married George Campbell, who died in March 1926. They moved to this city in 1902 and resided many years on N. Main St. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are the daughter, Dessie Gillian; a sister and one brother, Mrs. Emma Rothermel, Marion, and Emma Forst, Chicago. Funeral Tuesday from the Gillian home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-19-1934
Campbell Mary Marjorie, 86, died June 3, 1997 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born Aug. 4, 1910 to William J. and Alice C. (Ansley) Moore. She married Homer E. Campbell in Jan. 1937. He died in 1966. Surviving are 3 sons, Allan and Russ of Fort Wayne and Donald of Columbia City; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Private services at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-3-1997
Campbell Maxine,, 61, of Rome City, died March 13, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Fisty, Perry County, Kentucky, on July 9, 1948, to Hubert and Armelda (Perkins) Ritchie. She married Glenn “Sonny” Campbell, Sr. on October 5, 1963, in Rome City. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Baptist Church rural Kendallville. Survivors include her husband, Glenn “Sonny” Campbell of Rome City; a daughter, Sonci and Joby Morr of Rome City; three sons, Glenn Campbell Jr. of Kendallville, Darris and Tina Campbell of Kendallville and Kevin and Emily Campbell of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren, Michael Campbell, Phillip Campbell, Hannah Morr, Brooke Campbell, Emily Morr, Taryn Campbell, Kaitlynn Campbell, Kody Campbell and Kenna Campbell; two brothers, Estil “Audie” and Joy Ritchie of Rome City and Tom and Michele Ritchie of Ligonier; and four sisters, Jeanie and Allen Peterson of Albion, Kathleen and Hank Williams of Rome City, Betty and Bob Campbell of Kendallville and Rita Campbell of Rome City. Funeral March 16 at Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 3-15-2010
Campbell Maxine E, 65, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital following a heart attack Monday. She lived in Kendallville, moving there from Auburn 27 years ago. She was born in Garrett Oct. 2, 1914, the daughter of Samuel and Elsie (Fairchild) Shutt. She married Cleo A. "Bud" Campbell June 18, 1933 in Avilla. She was retired from the Kendallville Bowling Center, which she and her husband own, and Harman’s IGA. Surviving are her husband; her stepfather, William E. Dosch of Auburn; three sons, Samuel G., Rome City, Robert G. and Jerry L., both of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Marie Craig, Mich.; two brothers, Pheron Dosch and Donald Shutt, both Auburn; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A daughter and a sister preceded her in death. Services today at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-26-1980
Campbell Maynard "Joe", 46, died Nov. 19 at his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born Aug. 21, 1931 in LaOtto, where he was a lifetime resident, to George A. and Hazel F. (Peters) Campbell. He was a former employee of Salisbury Axle Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of the Huntertown Masonic Lodge, the Avilla American Legion Post 240, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, Fort Wayne and LaOtto Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his mother; three brothers, Bernard and Gaylord, both LaOtto, and Lester, Garrett; and one sister, Mrs. Raymond Hensley, Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 11-24-1977
Campbell Melissa S, 7, daughter of Terry D. and Janet (Jones) Campbell, Albion, died Wednesday. (d. 6-14-1978) in Parkview Hospital. She was born July 22, 1970. Surviving are the parents; one sister, Beverly M. at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell, Mrs. Bertha Ravenscroft, Albion, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones, Fairmont, W. Va. Funeral Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 6-?-1978
Campbell Nancy L, 53, of Albion, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 18, 1942 in Kendallville to Gladys Campbell. She had worked 19 years for Autojectors in Albion. Surviving are 2 brothers, Arthur Campbell of Albion and George Campbell of Goshen. Funeral Friday in Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-30-1996
Campbell Nancy L, 65, of Avilla died March 15, 2010 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1945, to Mearle Z. and Ruth L. (Wenger) Fisher. On March 13, 1964, she married Richard L. Campbell. He died June 24, 2007. She retired in 2002 from the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a member of the Harvest Community Church in Kendallville, and was a 35-year member of the Beta Sigma Phi. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; Jeff Campbell of South Milford and LeRoy and Wahnne Campbell of South Milford. She is also preceded in death by a brother, David Fisher. funeral March 19 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 3-19-2010
Campbell Nora, 967, died Tuesday in St. Anne's Home, Fort Wayne. A LaOtto native, she was a sister at The Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. She previously resided in LaCrosse, Wis. Surviving is a half-brother, Cleo "Bud" Campbell of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday in C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 12-12-1995
Campbell Oliva L, 73, of Kendallville, died Jan. 20, 1995 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on March 5, 1921 to Orea and Alice (Jones) Mulholland. A 1939 graduate of Kendallville High School, she was a retired business representative for Indiana Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Telephone Pioneers of America and American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Larry of Kendallville; a sister, Beverly Emrick of Churubusco; a brother, Tony Mulholland of Kendallville; a granddaughter, Jessica Boyd and a great-grandson, Blake Boyd. Graveside services later in Lake View Cemetery. + 1-20-1995
Campbell Pauline G, 84, died July 16, 2002 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Kendallville. She was born April 15, 1918 in Albion to Richard and Hazel (Winebrenner) Campbell. She worked for Essex Wire in Topeka for 35 years. She never married, but raised 2 nephews and one niece. Two brothers, Charles and Robert Campbell, preceded her in death. Services July 19 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 7-17-2002
Campbell Rachel E, about 70, (b. 9-9-1875) died Feb. 25, 1946 at McCray Hospital in Kendallville from the effects of heart disease. Her husband, George, died in 1936. Surviving are nine children, five sons, Clarence of South Bend, Harry of Albion, Boyd of New Castle, Charles and Lawrence of Howe; four daughters, Mrs. Julia Matthews and Mrs. Dorothy Zollinger of South Bend, Mrs. Ida Mae Herendeen of Kendallville, and Mrs. Marguerite Hayden of Burbank, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Elbert Kirkpatrick of Albion; 33 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral was this afternoon at Albion Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1946
Campbell Raymond L, 81, former Huntertown resident, died in a St. Cloud, Fla. hospital. The couple had operated the former Ramar Restaurant in Huntertown for a number of years. He was a native of New York and lived in Fort Wayne several years before moving to Huntertown. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Richard Campbell and Richard Meese of Fort Wayne; four daughters, Jean Murphy of Ashley, Myra Cappiello of East Haven, Conn., and Jean Cartwright and Betty Heck of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. There were no funeral services as the body was donated to science. ~ 11-29-1979
Campbell Richard, 48, died Sunday at his home at 3009 County Rd 27, Auburn. He was an assembler for Halex Corp. of Hamilton. He was born June 27, 1940 in DeKalb County to Virgil and Mable (Bowman) Campbell. His father is deceased. He married Evelyn Sloan on Aug. 7, 1987 in Auburn. Surviving are his mother in Kendallville; his wife; four sons, Richard Jr. in the U. S. Army in Va., David, Kendallville, Daniel and Joseph, Waterloo; two daughters, Debra Terry, Kendallville, and Cindy Rowe, Angola; two stepsons, George Lee, Amarillo, Texas, and Robert E. Lee, Auburn; two stepdaughters, Linda Baird, Waterloo, and Darline Mavis, St. Joe; six grandchildren. Services will be Thursday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. + 12-11-1988
Campbell Richard, about 65, a millwright living near Albion, died this morning at the home of James Weaver, west of this place. Mr. Campbell went to Huntertown Monday to make some repairs on a mill. He has been in poor health for some time and becoming too ill to work he started to return home, arriving here on the 3:28 train yesterday. He telegraphed his son to meet him with a rig. Becoming tired of waiting, he started to walk towards Albion, expecting to meet his son coming for him. William Buser overtook him and Campbell accepted a ride as far west as Mr. Weaver’s. He refused to enter the house, saying he preferred to remain in the yard, as it was warm and pleasant, and watch for his son. Every passing rig was hailed but his son did not come, and despite the protests of Mr. Weaver and his family, Mr. Campbell remained in the dooryard all night. This morning he drank some coffee and ate some toast. Mr. Weaver then noticed that he was failing rapidly and sent to this place for Dr. Trader, but before he arrived there, Mr. Campbell died. Dr. Trader says death was due to chronic trouble, aggravated by the heat and over exertion. It was learned this morning that the telegram to his son had not been delivered by the Albion operator. Mr. Campbell was well-to-do and respected. ~ 9-7-1893
Campbell Richard C, 85,R. 4, Albion, died (d. 10-19-1974) Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1889 in Noble County to Charles and Lura (Johnson) Campbell. He married Hazel P. Winebrenner Feb. 24, 1915. She died in June 1959. He was a veteran of the Mexican border conflict and WW I. Surviving are one daughter, Pauline, R. 4, Albion; one son, Robert E., R. 4, Albion; one brother, Edward, Albion; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. One son and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1974
Campbell Richard L, 68, died June 24, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1938 on the family farm on CR 400E near Albion to Lawrence L. and Mildred L. (Murphy) Campbell. He married Nancy Fisher on March 13, 1964 in Michigan. He retired in August 2002 from Essex Wire in Kendallville. A graduate of Albion High School, he was a member of Harvest Community Church in Kendallville and had served as a Cub Scout leader for many years. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Leroy and Jeffery of South Milford; and a sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Terry Gonser of Avilla. Services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 6-26-2007
Campbell Robert, 74, of Albion, died Nov. 14, 1994 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 5, 1920 in Albion to Richard C. and Hazel P. (Winebrenner) Campbell. A retired carpenter and brick mason, he was a W.W. II Army veteran. Surviving are 2 sons, Donald of Wolf Lake and Robert (Mike) of Albion; one daughter, Jan Gordon of Albion; 5 grandchildren, David, Kristy and Rachael Campbell, Julie Gordon and Stephanie Garner; and 2 great-grandchildren, Hayley and Paige Garner; and one sister, Pauline Campbell. A brother, Charles, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-14-1994
Campbell Robert Wayne, 68, from Simi Valley, Calif., died Sept. 11 in the Sepulvada Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles. He was born Oct. 17, 1923 to Harry and Gladys Ethel (Kline) Campbell in Albion. He was in the Navy stationed at Pearl Harbor when his ship was bombed by the Japanese on Dec. 7, 1941. He was a retired semi-truck driver. He is survived by 4 daughters, Sharon Holiday, Patricia Metzger, Pamela Campbell and Sheree Pace, all in Los Angeles; his mother; 2 sisters, Geraldine Bortner of Albion and Eula McFarren of Milford; one brother, Ray of Coleville, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. His father and a sister, Sherryl Doehrman, preceded him in death. Memorial services Sept. 17 in Canoga Park, Calif., with cremation by the Neptune Society. + 9-11-1992
Campbell Ronnie Lee, 27, R. 1, Wawaka, was found dead Wednesday alongside State Road 37 one mile north of Martinsville. He had been shot in the head. Born April 8, 1951 in Kentucky, he was the son of Herman and Connie (Smith) Campbell. Surviving are his parents at R. 1, Wawaka; one son, Ronnie Shane, Topeka; two sisters, Yolanda and Sandra, both Wawaka; two grandmothers, Mrs. Vera Campbell, Cornettsville, Ky., and Mrs. Judy Smith, Nicholasville, Ky. Funeral Saturday and Sunday at Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-3-1978
Campbell Ruth K, 80, formerly of Churubusco, died Saturday in a nursing home in Columbia City. She was born June 16, 1898 in Noble County to Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Butz Kuhns and on May 10, 1916 she married Burnell Campbell. They lived on a farm in Noble County until 1935 when he died and she moved to Churubusco. She worked at Green Grill Café for many years, retiring in 1966, and she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 157, Churubusco. Survivors include a son, Joseph, LaOtto; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert of Churubusco, Mrs. Leila Gillespie and Mrs. Ruth Gustin of Albion; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services at Sheets Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-24-1978
Campbell Sandra L, 73, of Angola, died Nov. 6, 2013, at her home in Steuben County. She had been employed in the past at Foundations in Albion. She was a member of Lake Gage Congregational Church in Angola. She was born in Kendallville on April 12, 1940, to George and Constance (Browand) Hampshire. Her husband, Forrest Campbell, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy and Terry Danning of Angola; a grandson; a brother, R.D. and Jane Hampshire of Eagle Island near Rome City. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Arcille Fiandt Workman, and a brother, Robert Hampshire. Funeral Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-9-2013
Campbell Shirley Virginia, 63, died Dec. 5, 2000 in her Rome City home. She was born April 20, 1937 in Alabama to Morris and Katie (Leath) Goodwin. On March 29, 1958 in LaGrange she married Lloyd Campbell. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethel Christian Baptist Church in Kendallville. She is survived by 3 daughters, Debra Key Godsey of Rome City, Renee Sturdivant of Wolcottville, Sabrina and her husband David Creech of Rome City; a sister, Helen Harwood of Cullman, Alabama. Services Dec. 6 at Bethel Christian Church. + 12-13-2000
Campbell Steve Alan II, 34, drowned Saturday while trying to swim to shore after the small motorboat he was in began taking on water. He was born Oct. 20, 1964 in Huntington to Steve and Carolyn (Elser) Campbell. On Oct. 11, 1986 in Kendallville he married Deborah Seidel. He was a machinist. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Carolyn Brown in Kendallville, his father in Bryan, Ohio; 2 sons, Drew and Dirk; 3 stepchildren; 2 half-brothers, Sean Campbell of Bryan and Tom Brown of Kendallville; and 3 stepsiblings. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, later. + 8-21-1999
Campbell Tracy, 21 months, R. 1, Wawaka, died last Thursday in McCray Hospital. She was born March 12, 1977 in Kendallville, the daughter of Michael Freeby, Elkhart, and Janice Hicks Campbell, R. 1 Wawaka. Surviving with the parents are a brother, Ronnie Campbell, R. 1, Wawaka; grandparents, Mrs. Larry Collins, Topeka, Clyde Hicks, Stanley, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeby, Elkhart; a great-grandfather, Harrison Woody, Stanley, N.C. Services were Saturday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-?-1978
Campbell Walter "Bud", 53, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Dec. 15, 1971 at McCray Hospital in Kendallville. He was born June 30, 1918 in Noble County, the son of Ed and Georgianna Savoie Campbell and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was employed as a maintenance foreman at the Monsanto Plant in Ligonier. He was married to Mary Hanlon on Aug. 28, 1937. Surviving are his wife; his father of Albion; two sons, Edward Ray of Albion, and Billy W. of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. Earl (Loretta) Black of Albion, Mrs. Lee (Helen) Rouch of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Dora Jean Hobbs of Michigan City, and Anna Belle Clark of Kendallville; three grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral was Dec. 17 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1971
Campbell Walter C, 46, of Paullina, Iowa, died Sept. 8, 1990 at Marian Health Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Born Feb. 27, 1944 in Kendallville, he was the son of Charles and Gertrude Smith Campbell. Following his education in Albion, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver many years. On Oct. 21, 1968 he married Maxine Heuer at Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Betty Roseland of Sheldon, Iowa, and Lori Campbell of Paullina; 3 sons, Kevin Scott and Shaw of Paullina; 2 stepchildren; his mother of Albion; 3 brothers, Jimmie and Harold of Alaska and Boyd of Auburn; one sister, Mary Stadtfeld of Albion. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Services Sept. 13 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Prairie View Cemetery, Paullina, Iowa, with military graveside services by Russell West Post of American Legion. + 9-8-1990
Campbell William A, 26, of this city, one of the young attorneys of northeastern Indiana, and a candidate for district chairman of the Twelfth District Republican Central Committee, died Sunday at Hope Hospital from uremic poisoning. He was born Aug. 10, 1885 in Kendallville. After completing his schooling in the public schools of that city, he entered Leland Stanford University at Palo Alto, Cal., graduating in 1907. He graduated from Harvard Law School two years later. He began the practice of law in Fort Wayne in 1909 in the office of Judge Walter Olds. At the time of his death he was the local counsel for Receiver Mortimer of the Toledo and Chicago Railroad Co. On Dec. 21, 1909 he married Gertrude Albrecht, of San Francisco, Cal., the daughter of Mrs. Lillian Albrecht. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in this city and was affiliated with the Blue Lodge of the Masonic Order at Kendallville. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archy Campbell; the widow, one brother, Donald; and two sisters, Misses Gertrude and Josephine of Kendallville. + 1-12-1912
Campen Sylvia S, 93, died at The Towne House, Fort Wayne Tuesday. The daughter of Charles and Alice (Kline) Seybert, she was born Feb. 6, 1891 in Seybert Station west of Howe. She had resided in Kendallville 40 years before moving to The Towne House and retired as a teacher with the Kendallville school system 40 years. She graduated from Lima High School, Howe, attended Tri-State in Angola, Indiana University in Bloomington, and received her degree from Northern Iowa University. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Kendallville BPW and OES. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (June) Ferrell of Richmond; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services will be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-29-1985
Campos Alexander David, 5 1/2 months, died Feb. 1, 2001 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born Aug. 18, 2000 in Fort Wayne to David and Christina (McKenzie) Campos. Surviving are his parents; his grandparents, Jim and Nancy McKenzie of New Haven and Juana Oliva of Mexico; great-grandparents, Marilyn Smith of Kendallville and Robert and Alyce McKenzie of LaGrange; and a brother, Jacob. A brother, Christian, preceded him in death. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-3-2001

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