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Casado Carol, 57, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died March 7, 2000 of injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Fort Wayne on Oct. 12, 1942 to Lyle and Mary (Lyon) Schuman. A 1960 graduate of Ligonier High School, she received her B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Wisconsin. She was a teacher in public schools. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Cristy and Xavier Tondeur of Bloomington; a brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Gloria Schuman of Ligonier. Memorial service Monday in Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ + 3-7-2000
Case Amanda, 91, wife of A. P. Case, died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Albert Shroyer at Rome City. She had resided there since the death of her daughter Clara a year ago. She was born July 17, 1846, the daughter of Cyrenus and Jane Randal Highbargin, pioneers here. She was one of several children and the last of the family. Feb. 7, 1867 she was united in marriage at the home of her parents here and for some time resided in Gustavus, O. She returned here 40 years ago and had resided here ever since. Her husband died in Jan. 1926. She was the mother of three daughters and son. Surviving are a daughter, Aline of Chicago; and the son, Charles of Elkhart; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday from the Shroyer home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1938
Case E P, 90, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Fischer, 109 Fischer St. He was born August 23, 1876 in Maumee, Ohio, the son of Harlow and Josephine (Maross) Case. In 1901 he married Jennie Schlecht at Bloomington. She died in 1958. A resident of Avilla for 30 years, he was a farmer most of his life and for many years resided in the Ege community. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are one son, Leo, Grabill; six daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Anna) Bender, Lake of the Woods, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Faurot, Marion, Ohio, Mrs. Carl (Eva) Girardot, Monroeville, Mrs. George (Eleanor) Murphy, and Mrs. Herb (Frances) Rodermund, both of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. William (Victoria) Fischer, Avilla; 32 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 11-10-1966
Case Gay, daughter of Zopher and Anna Case, was born in LaGrange County, Ind. Jan. 23, 1872 and died Feb. 26, 1897 in Denver, Colo. She was graduated from the LaGrange High School in 1891. She was a member of the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No. 378, Kendallville. She was a successful school teacher. She died, leaving a mother; three brothers, five half-brothers; and a half-sister. Funeral at Wright’s Corners, LaGrange County, March 3. + 2-26-1897
Case Gladys A, 90, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. She was a retired coil winder for Phelps Dodge in Fort Wayne. Her husband, W. Glenn Case, died in 1941. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Strieby of Syracuse; a brother, Harold Wilcox of Kimmell; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services Friday at Fairview-McDonald Cemetery, Kenton, Ohio. + 10-17-1989
Case Hazel C, 88, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. Born in Fulton County, Ohio Jan. 8, 1896, the daughter of William A. and Sarah J. (Shull) Williams, she was the widow of Benjamin Case and a member of the Mitchell Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Lillian Sellinger, of Harper Woods, Mich.; and a son, Howard B. of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial Lake View Cemetery. + 2-26-1984
Case Howard C (Master Sgt) died in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was a career serviceman and former member of the Belford Acrobatic Team. Burial was in Danville, Ill. at National Cemetery. + 8-?-1989
Case James W, 48, R. 1, died this morning at his residence of a heart attack. A native of Enid, Okla., he was born Sept. 29, 1924 to Isaac and Harriet (Fox) Case and was married May 30, 1945 in Monroeville to Nina Schlenner. He was a resident of the Ligonier area 24 years, moving from Dixon, Ohio, and was employed by Essex International. He was a member of Presbyterian Church and was active in Scouting. Surviving are the widow; his mother; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Barbara) Miller, Topeka, and Susan at home; two sisters; three brothers; and one grandchild. Services Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1972
Case Jennie died February 26, at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett. A resident of this community 21 years, she was born May 24, 1877, at Bloomington, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Anna (Kwascigroh) Schlecht. She was married to Peter Case September 4, 1901, at Bloomington, Illinois. She is survived by a brother, Tom Schlecht, Syracuse; seven children, Mrs. Mary Faurot, Moral, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Bender, Kendallville; Mrs. Eva Girardot, Monroeville, Ind.; Mrs. Victoria Fischer, Avilla; Mrs. Eleanor Murphy and Mrs. Francis Rodermund, both of Fort Wayne; Leo Case, Spencerville, Ind.; and 36 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. ~ 3-6-1958
Case Leroy, 94, died Monday at the home of Mrs. Ida Brainard of Kendallville. Surviving are two sons, C. C., Chicago, Frank H., Los Angeles, Cal.; one brother, C. M., Kendallville; and one half-brother, Riley, Wolcottville. Funeral Wednesday from L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 1-?-1936
Case Mary A, 77, wife of ex-mayor C. M. Case, died this morning at her home, 117 E. Rush St. from complications. She had been a resident of this city the last 45 years and was born in Milford Twp, LaGrange County, Oct. 17, 1855, the daughter of Nicholas B. and Nancy Newnam, early pioneers of that community. The Newnam log cabin, in which she was born, still stands near the north line of Milford Twp. March 17, 1874 she married Clinton M. Case, and after their marriage they resided on their farm in Milford Twp until coming to this city in 1888 to make their home. The body will be interred in the Case mausoleum, Lake View Cemetery, which was erected in 1917. + 7-19-1933
Case Mary Elizabeth, 66, wife of Riley C. Case and a lifelong resident of Wolcottville, died Sunday following a heart attack. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Hughes, N.Y.C.; one son, R. L., Shipshewana; three brothers and one sister, Harvey Eshelman, Kendallville, Leroy Eshelman, LaGrange, Ellsworth Eshelman, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Nellie Kroger, South Bend. Funeral Tuesday. + 3-?-1935
Case Nina, 90, of Ligonier, died  April 11, 2012. She was born on September 25, 1921, in Noble County to Carl and Nellie (Barkley) Schlemmer. On May 30, 1945, she married James W. Case in Monroeville. He died November 17, 1972. She graduated in 1939 from Ligonier High School. She is survived by 2 daughters, Susan (Jack) Roher of Ligonier and Barbara Case of Topeka; 2 grandsons, Jim and Joseph Roher of Ligonier; one granddaughter, Jennifer (Mark) Bentz of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Jack (Helen) Schlemmer of Ligonier; and one sister, Lila Barkley of California. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Carolyn Dueseler, Lois Renner and Ester Faye Fisel; and 2 brothers, Ted Schlemmer and Dick Schlemmer. Memorial service April 15 at Yeager Funeral Home.  Cremation will take place. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-13-2012
Case Perry A, 88, Rome City resident, died Friday from apoplexy at the Rome City post office. He was born Sept 3, 1837 in Ohio and resided in Trumbull County, O. before coming to make his home in Rome City. While residing in Ohio he married Amanda Highbargin of Rome City. He engaged in farming, retiring several years ago. Surviving are the widow, 2 daughters and one son, Charles of Elkhart, Miss Allen Case of Chicago, and Mrs. Clara Shroyer of Rome City, with whom Mr. and Mrs. Case resided. Several grandchildren also survive. Noble Co Democrat 1-21-1926
Case Shane, 38, died Nov. 20, 2006 at his mother's Kendallville residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1968 in Kendallville to Jasper Case and Lola Faye (Handshoe) Handshoe. Surviving are his father and stepmother; his mother; 2 sons, Zachary and Brandon Case; and a daughter, Amber Case, all of Wolcottville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Hope Case and Constance and Norman Conrad of Wolcottville; a stepsister; grandparents, Nellie Sturdivant of Wolcottville; and Virgil Handshoe of Quicksand, Ky. Grandparents, Clinton Case and Edna Handshoe preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in New Freedom Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-21-2006
Case Zopher was born Nov. 2, 1816 in Ashtabula County, O., a son of Zopher and Annie Case. He was a grandson of Capt. Charles Case, a member of the company that formed Washington’s body guard in the Revolutionary War. His father enlisted and served with distinction as major in the War of 1812. He died in 1833 when the widow and family came to Sturgis, Mich.. There being no government left in that vicinity young Zopher came to the neighborhood where he afterwards lived all his life and entered land. He erected a cabin just across the line in Milford Twp and then returned to Michigan for the family. He married Nancy Highbargin in 1838 and they had 5 sons and 5 daughters, of whom 5 sons and one daughter survive. The mother died in 1866 and in 1868 he married Annie Smith. They had 3 sons and one daughter, all living. He died from the grip Dec. 12 in his 78th year. Funeral at the Evangelical Church at Wright’s Corners. ^ 12-22-1893
Casey Catherine C, 89, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bailey in Ligonier. For twenty years she was a governess at the school of the blind in Indianapolis. Surviving is one brother, William of Ligonier; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Dec. 1 at the Catholic Church in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1938
Casey Catherine M was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1823; died 1898, age 75 years. Settled in 1843. ^ 6-9-1899
Casey Timothy, 91, of Gary, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Hardenbrook. He was city marshal here many years ago and was an uncle of the present marshal, Tom Cass. He was a brother of James D. Casey, who died at Auburn a few weeks ago. He is survived by a brother, Will; and a sister, Kate of this city; and the daughter. Funeral at Gary Catholic Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1933
Caskey Charles H, 92, of Ligonier, died Dec. 14, 2006 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was a farmer, a butcher and a state highway employee. He was born Feb. 27, 1914 in Sparta Twp to Charles William and Sarah Elizabeth (Flynn) Caskey. He married Kathryn Alice Long on Sept. 14, 1933 in Albion. She died in Sept. 2000. Also preceding him in death were a son, Ronald, and a granddaughter. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Barbara and Richard and Joyce of Ligonier; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Carolyn and Melvere Sheley of Bremen, Norma Riley of Goshen and Phyllis and Jack Hart of Millersburg; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Services Monday at J.A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 12-16-2006
Caskey Pauline Mae, 75, died Monday in Columbia City Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 14, 1917 in Collins to Floyd Munson and Mary Inez (Knight) Trumbull. On Jan. 16, 1936 in Albion she married Donald Clyde Caskey. He died Aug. 8, 1969. She retired in Nov. 1977 from Essex International Plastic-Metal. She attended Churubusco High School. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Georgia) Underwood of Wawaka, Mrs. Paul (Linda) Branning and Mrs. James (Marilyn) Grant of Warsaw; 2 brothers, Carl Trumbull of Albion, and Howard Trumbull of Columbia City; 3 sisters, Grace Branning of Larwill, Mabel Creech of Collins and Charlotte Creech of Churubusco; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Lewis and Vaughn Trumbull; and 3 sisters, Dorothy, Helen and Marie Trumbull, preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-7-1993
Caskey Robert H, 91, died Sunday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Stump, R. 2, Ligonier. He was a retired farmer and a native of Noble County. Surviving in addition to the daughter are a sister, Mrs. Minnie Conner, near Cromwell; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 11-?-1959
Caskey Sara K, 20, R. 3, Ligonier, died Sunday in a car-motorcycle accident near Avilla. She was a passenger on the Honda driven by Michael Gaerte when it collided at the intersection of Baseline Road and CR 600E with a car driven by Christopher A. Stucker, 16, of Churubusco. She was born June 29, 1963 in Goshen and is survived by her parents, Anthony Barry and Barbara Jean (Moore) Caskey; a brother, Walley at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caskey of R. 3, Ligonier, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Crowder of Columbia City. Services Wednesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-2-1983 + 5-29-1983
Cass Belva, 95, died Thursday at Strawberry Village Nursing Home. She was born May 24, 1886 in Noble County to Andrew and Harriet (Smith) Umbenhower. Her husband, John Cass, whom she married in 1904, died in 1962. She had lived in Ligonier most of her life and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church. Surviving are four sons, Herbert of South Bend, Maurice of Ligonier, Leland of Indianapolis, and Donald of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-25-1982
Cass Betty L Betty L. Cass, 77, of Rome City, died March 14, 2012 in her residence. She was a cook at the Limberlost Golf Course and several area restaurants. She was a member of the Rome City American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary. She was born July 13, 1934, in Garrett, Ky., to Richard and Lucille (Conley) Prater. On Dec. 20, 1982, in Wolcottville she married Daniel W. Cass. He died Dec. 12, 2011. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Kelham of Bristol, Tenn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Andrew and Becky Cass of Lansing, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Jack Bruce of Virginia. She was also preceded in death by 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. Graveside service Friday at Orange Cemetery. ^ 3-16-2012
Cass Daniel W Jr, 85, of Sylvan Lake, Rome City, died Dec. 12, 2011, in his residence. He retired as plant manager from Electric Cords in Wolcottville. He also worked in maintenance at the Limberlost Golf Club in Rome City. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 381, Rome City; VFW Post 2749, Kendallville; DAV. He was born March 20, 1926, in Painesville, Ohio, to Daniel W. and Lucille (Cottrel) Cass. On Dec. 20, 1982, in Wolcottville, he married Betty Lou Prater. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Kelham Hawkins of Bluff City, Tenn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne Andrew and Becky Cass of Lansing, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marjorie Bower of East Aurora, N.Y. He was preceded in death by a brother, and a sister.  Services today at Orange Cemetery. Military services by American Legion Post 381, VFW Post 2749 and active duty members of the U.S. Marine Corps. ^ 12-13-2011
Cass Donald C, 83, died Jan. 8, 2009 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Ligonier, he was the superintendent with Fort Wayne Foundry Corp. for 33 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Avilla and Knights of Columbus 4th degree. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jane Cass of Huntertown; his children and their spouses, Barbara (Dave) Sheefel, Michael (Donna) Cass, and Pamela (Dave) Kloer of Fort Wayne, and Mark Cass of Huntertown; his grandchildren, Christina Spagnola, Scott and Adam Sheefel, Angela Shook, Shane Cass, Hollie Schneider, Kara Hoeppner, Kevin Kloer, Kim Pranger, Bryan Cass and Cami Gardner; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at St. Mary's Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ^ 1-9-2009
Cass Frank J, 714 E. Cedar St., died Jan. 24 at St. Joseph’s Hospital of diabetes. He was born in LaGrange County, Ind. Jan. 3, 1871, the son of the late Patrick and Hannah Cass. In 1909 he married Gertrude Franks of Wawaka. He is survived by his wife; three children, Belle Louise, Gertrude and Paul; five brothers, T. E. and W. P. of South Bend, Michael of Fort Wayne, Thomas of Ligonier, and John of Kendallville; four sisters, Mrs. D. O. Bailey and Mrs. Charles Francisco of Ligonier, Mrs. F. J. Zeiger of Tiffin, O., and Mrs. Paul Parker of Greensburg, Ind. He received his early education in Ligonier and attended college at Lebanon, afterward teaching in the LaOtto and Cromwell schools, where he was principal. In 1900 he went west, locating in Miles City, Montana, where he taught in the state reformatory for a number of years, later he went to Ismay, Montana, where he was instrumental in building the town. Here he was in business for fifteen years, taking a noteworthy part in war chest drives during the World War and serving as mayor of the town. Due to failing health he came to South Bend, Ind. five years ago, where he has since resided. On Jan. 27 he was taken to St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church where high mass of requiem was sung, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at Ligonier. He was a member of the Lodge of Modern Woodmen. + No date.
Cass Henrietta B, of South Bend, died April 14, 1965 in Farris Nursing Home in South Bend. She was born in Albion on Aug. 17, 1889, the daughter of Edwin and Eugenia Kline Belt, attended and later taught in the Albion school system. She married Timothy E. Cass in Albion June 16, 1909 and they moved to South Bend in 1910. He died in 1955. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Cahill and Mrs. Donald Smith; and one son, James, all of South Bend; eight grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Lemmon and Mrs. Harry Black of Albion, and Mrs. Keith Baughman of South Bend. Funeral Saturday in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1965
Cass Herbert A, 85, of Mishawaka, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend. He was born April 3, 1908 in Ligonier to John and Belva (Umbenhower) Cass. She died Dec. 30, 1993. He was retired after 38 years with Eckrich Meat Co. and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Knights of Columbus 553 and Elks Club in Ligonier. Surviving are a son, Robert, of South Bend; 3 brothers, Maurice of Wolcottville, Leland of Indianapolis, and Donald of Angola; 5 grandchildren, Robyn, Michael, Brian, Timothy and James Cass; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Basilica of the Sacred Heart - Notre Dame. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-1-1994
Cass John Wilbert, 81, of near Ligonier, died May 31 at the home of a son, Maurice, in Ligonier. He was born Oct. 20, 1880 in Topeka and lived most of his life in this community. On June 8, 1904 he married Belva Umbenhower. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ligonier. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Maurice of Ligonier, Herbert of Jackson, Mich., Leland of Michigan City, and Donald of Fort Wayne; ten grandchildren; a twin, William of Buffalo, N.Y.; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Parker of Ligonier and Mrs. Frank Zeiger of Tiffin, Ohio. Funeral June 2 in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-31-1962
Cass Leland J, 78, died July 18, 2001 at home in Brownsburg. The 1940 Kendallville High School graduate attended Morehead University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in WW II and worked for 45 years as a manager for Indiana Bell, retiring in 1982. Surviving are his wife, Doris (Pepple); a daughter, Kathleen Nichols; a brother, Donald; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A son, Timothy, preceded him in death. Service and entombment July 21 at Washington Park North Mortuary, Indianapolis. ^ 8-8-2001
Cass Maurice P, 88, of Wolcottville, died Sept. 15 in ExtendaCare, Kendallville. He was born Sept. 11, 1911 to John and Belva (Umbenhower) Cass. On Oct. 25, 1939 in Avilla he married Thelma R. Fortman. He was a retired sales representative and a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Joan Bortner of Wolcottville and Pat Pfafman of Avilla; a son, Tom of Elkhart; 2 brothers, Leland of Indianapolis and Donald of Pleasant Lake; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Herbert and Robert. Mass was in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 9-23-1999
Cass Thelma R, 91, of Wolcottville, died April 15, 2010 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She retired after 24 years at Monsanto in Ligonier. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City. She was born Nov. 28, 1918 in Avilla to Frank and Eva (Bender) Fortman. She married Maurice Cass on Oct. 25, 1939. He died Sept. 15, 1999. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Ron Bortner of Wolcottville and Pat and Max Pfafman of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Pam Cass of Elkhart; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harold and Ralph Fortman; and a sister, Esther Norton. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-17-2010
Cassel Norman E, 65, of R. 2, Witmer Lake, died Monday in Parkview Hospital. The son of Joseph and Jewell (Wheet) Cassel, he was born on May 10, 1916 in Oakwood, Ill. On May 10, 1941 in Indianapolis he married Doris Clark. He moved to Wolcottville from Plainfield six years ago and was a retired mail carrier and veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Wolcottville United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Plainfield American Legion, Avon School Board and Indiana Rural Letter Carriers. Surviving are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Scott (Patricia) Blaize of Plainfield, and Mrs. Bob (Sue Ann) Hodson of Clinton; three sons, Norman J. and Don, both Wolcottville, and Dale of LaGrange; four sisters, Mrs. Edward (Dora) Dobbels of Camillia Station, Calif., Martha Gray of Franklin, Tenn., Mrs. Ernest (Betty) Beaman of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Herbert (Doris) Vibbert of Gateway, Ore.; a brother, William of Warm Springs, Ore.; and 11 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. + 1981
Cassel Samuel, 59 years and 4 days, died March 11 at his residence near Wilmot. ^ 4-4-1877
Casselman Arlo H, 64, of Bluffton, died Tuesday at his residence from a heart attack. Born Oct. 19, 1922 in Auburn, he married Betty A. Wilson July 4, 1954 in LaGrange. She died March 2, 1981. He had been a machinist a number of years in Kendallville and was retired from Corning Glass in Bluffton. He was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of Bluffton American Legion. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Brady of Wolcottville; two sons, Arlo Jr. of Huntington, and Terry of Bluffton; a sister, Mrs. George (Ruth) Stevens of Auburn; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A daughter, Patricia, and a brother, Winferd, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 1-6-1987
Casselman Doyne, 21, (PFC) was killed in action on Leyte on Dec. 17, 1944. He was a member of the paratroopers. He was born in DeKalb County on Oct. 2, 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Casselman, and moved to Kendallville with his parents about 19 years ago. He was a graduate of Kendallville High School with the class of 1941. He entered the military service on Jan. 31, 1943 and went overseas to the Pacific area about 10 months ago. He is survived by his parents; four brothers, Richard, Harold, Rex and Jerry; two sisters, Nancy Sue at home, and Mrs. Howard Beights of Oakland, Calif. + 12-?-1944
Casselman Helen Elizabeth, 81, a resident of the Lutheran Home, died there Monday. She was born in Indiana June 6, 1906, the daughter of Perry and Olive (Pervine) Stafford. On June 25, 1925 in Hillsdale, Mich., she married Wilmer Casselman, who died Sept. 8, 1962. A nurses’ aide, she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield. Surviving are a son, George, of R. 4, Kendallville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield, rural Corunna. + 7-20-1987
Casselman Joyce F, 74, died Oct. 1, 2002 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1946 and was office manager at A-1 Production in Kendallville for 26 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 86. She was born in Allen County on May 24, 1928 to Walter D. and Mary (LaFevor) Fritz. She married Harold "Salty" Casselman in Kendallville on Dec. 23, 1950. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Tana and Gary Franklin of Wawaka; a grandson, Bradley Franklin; and a sister, Edna Borton of Seminole, Fla. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry, on July 25, 2001. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-2-2002
Casselman Orpha Mae, 59, R. 1, Cree Lake, died Friday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Funeral services were Monday in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. She was born in Jefferson Twp, April 3, 1910. On April 23, 1928 she was married to Lloyd V. Mead, who died July 26, 1941. She was married to Walter Casselman May 8, 1959. Survivors include the husband; the mother, Mrs. Elvia Albaugh; one son, Donald L. Mead, R. 2; five stepchildren, Mrs. Howard (Lureign) Beights, Beck Lake, Harold and Richard Casselman, both of Kendallville, Jerry Casselman, Decatur, and Mrs. Lee (Nancy) Streich, Kendallville; 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Strouse, Camden, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Kessler, Avilla; and two brothers, Thurlow Albaugh, Kendallville, and Clarence Albaugh, Scott. ~ 10-16-1969
Casselman Richard W, 82, died May 27, 2012, in Winter Garden, Fla. He was born Aug. 31, 1929, in Kendallville to Walter and Rebah Casselman. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Xena Mae Casselman of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Michael and Mary Casselman of Kendallville; his daughters, Sandra and Steve Young of Winter Garden, Fla., Jan and Bob Seketa of Ocoee, Fla., and Karen and Steve Klempel of Winter Garden, Fla.; his grandchildren, Jennifer Casselman, Mallory Young, Derek Casselman, Alec Seketa, Maggie Seketa, Stacey Klempel and Emily Klempel; a great-granddaughter, Morgan Casselman; his sisters, Lureign Beights and Nancy Streich of Kendallville; and brothers, Harold ‘‘Salty’’ Casselman of Kendallville and Jerry and Judy Casselman of Decatur.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Doyne and Rex. He owned and operated Casselman Upholstery in Kendallville before moving to Florida. ^ 5-30-2012
Casselman Terry Lynn, 42, died July 25, 2001 at his parents' home on Little Long lake, Kendallville, in a drowning accident. He worked in tool maintenance at Dana, Kendallville. He was a 1977 graduate of East Noble High School. He was born March 13, 1959 in Kendallville to Harold and Joyce (Fritz) Casselman. On Sept. 28, 1996 in Waterloo he married Cynthia Crager. Surviving are his parents; his wife; 2 stepdaughters; a sister and brother-in-law, Tana and Gary Franklin of Wawaka. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-27-2001
Cassiday Clinton L, 74, R. 1, Kendallville, died March 16, 1987 at Kendallville Manor. A native of Gladwin, Mich., he was born April 30, 1912, the son of Maver and Nellie Cassiday. Surviving are two sons, Richard and Kenneth, both Kendallville; two daughters, Betty Thomas of Indianapolis and Louise Hicks of Brimfield; two sisters, Evelyn Altoff of Hastings, Mich., and Edith Greaves of Gladwin, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 3-16-1987
Cassidy Flossie B, 61, R. 1, Larwill, died in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Noble County July 4, 1907 to Frank and Artie (Kiser) Miller and had been a resident of the Ligonier community until the last 6 years. She was married in 1926 to Kit Cassidy. Survivors are her husband; a son, Raymond, Kendallville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Lewis, South Bend, and Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Nissen, Wawaka; ten grandchildren; 1 brother, Ralph Miller, Lima, Ohio, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Hemrick, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson and Mrs. Sadie Kish, all Fort Wayne. Services Wednesday. Burial Salem Cemetery near Wilmot. + 3-?-1969
Cassidy Kit C, 86, formerly of R. 1, Larwill, died Oct. 6, 1988 in McCray Hospital. He was born July 10, 1902 in Lewis County, Ky., the son of Henry J. and Sarah F. (James) Cassidy. He married Flossie B. Miller, who died in 1969. He moved to this area in 1918 from Kentucky. He had been a fireman for the Ligonier Fire Dept. for 35 years and owned and operated Cassidy Sales & Service in Ligonier. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Nissen of Wawaka, and Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Lewis of South Bend; a son, Raymond of Cromwell; three brothers, Frank of Williamsburg, Ky., North of Peru, and James of Tipp City, Ohio; a stepbrother, Howard Cassidy of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery near Wilmot. + 10-6-1988
Cassidy Raymond L, 68, died Oct. 4 in Kingston Health Center. He was born March 29, 1927 in Noble County to Kit and Flossie (Miller) Cassidy. On June 5, 1948 in Albion he married June Weaver. He retired from Travel Equipment in 1989 as an electrician and factory worker. The lifetime resident of Noble County was a U. S. Navy veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife in Cromwell; 3 sons, Robert and Terry of Cromwell and Raymond of Ege; 4 daughters, Karen Wroblewski of Syracuse, Diane Searls of Kimmell, Mrs. Donald (Patricia) Fry and Debra Cassidy of Cromwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Lewis of South Bend and Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Nissen of Wawaka; 23 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. ~ 11-9-1995
Cassler John H, 76, died in this city on the 26th at the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Moyer. Some 4 weeks since, he arrived in this city from his home in Canajoharie, N.Y. to visit his children. His remains were taken east for interment. ^ 10-1-1873
Castator Bessie Wilhelmina, 87, died June 1, 2002 at Kingston Health Care Center in Ligonier. She was born May 8, 1915 in Kendallville to Emil and Caroline Catherine Helen (Engle) Bloomfield. She married Basil Leroy Castator Dec. 12, 1936 in West Fairfield. He died Dec. 11, 1974. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jack; and 4 brothers, Melvin, Amos, John and Clarence Bloomfield. Surviving are 3 daughters, Sharon Elkins of Orville, Wash., Mary Conrad of Ligonier and Debra Eshem of Chester, Va.; a sister, Catherine Wilson of Butler; a brother, Robert Bloomfield of Calif.; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Pilot Butte Cemetery, Bend, Ore. ^ 6-5-2002
Castator Chennel, 77, assaulted on the streets of Columbia City December 6, died early this week. A retired carpenter, he suffered a depressed skull fracture, a fractured cheek bone and a severe eye injury. Services Thursday. Chester Castator, south of town is a relative of the deceased. ~ 6-8-1950
Castator Chester L, 75, was born Dec. 4, 1899 in Noble County to L. S. and Hannah (Cashmeyer) Castator. He married Vera Burnett in Akron, Ohio, June 12, 1919. She died in 1960. He was a retired farmer, had served as Noble County commissioner for three terms, had been a member of the East Noble School Board two terms, was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla and the Avilla Masonic Lodge. A lifetime resident of this area, he died Oct. 28 in University Community Hospital in Tampa, Fla., the result of a heart attack. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louise Whan, Avilla, and Mrs. Doris Haile, Elkhart; one son, Donald M., Dallas, Tex.; one brother, Niles, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Friday at the Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 11-6-1975
Castator David F, 46, died Dec. 22, 2001 at Manor Care Nursing Home, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a boat mechanic in Fla. He was born Oct. 19, 1955 in Fort Wayne to Forrest "Abe" and Virginia (Uhl) Castator. Surviving are his mother in Fort Wayne; a daughter, Brandy of Huntertown; a son, Chad of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Larry Ellis of Canyon Lake, Calif. Graveside services Saturday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-31-2002
Castator Delos D, 89, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Indiana on Feb. 4, 1898, he was the son of George and Lydia (Brundidge) Castator (parents appear to be incorrect). He was a WW I veteran and a member of the Camera Club of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Emerald; a son, Dale of Leo; a sister, Ullie Russell of Kendallville; and three grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 12-15-1987 Correct parents are Oscar and Rose Zimmerman Castator per Jeanette Osborn. 3-6-2010
Castator Emerald B, 87, of Auburn, died Wednesday in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. She was born in Noble County on April 10, 1904 to George and Lydia (Brundage) Shook. On June 25, 1927 in Fort Wayne she married Delos D. Castator, who died Dec. 15, 1987. She had worked at Wolf & Dessauer in Fort Wayne and was a member of Trinity Nazarene Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Dale of Leo; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 5-?-1991
Castator Hannah, 81, (b. 2-25-1874) died December 3 in a Fort Wayne nursing home. She had suffered a broken hip in a fall at her home. Among the survivors is a son, Chester, who resides just south of Avilla on Road 3. Services Tuesday in the Immanuel Baptist Church in Fort Wayne. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 12-8-1955
Castator Jack Leroy, 36, of Redmond, Ore., was killed Thursday in a truck-cycle accident in Bend, Ore. Born in Kendallville May 29, 1943, he was the son of Basil and Bessie (Bloomfield) Castator. On April 28, 1968 in Cromwell, he married Alice Adair. He attended Wayne Center School and Kendallville High School before entering the U. S. Navy in 1960, serving 10 years. He moved to Redmond in 1972. Surviving are his mother in Redmond; his wife; two sons, Rex Allen and Denver Lee at home; three sisters, Mrs. Max (Sharon) Elkins of Redmond, Mrs. Donald (Mary) Conrad of Cromwell, and Mrs. Victor (Deb) Eshen of Louisville, Ky. Arrangements are pending at the Tabor Desert Hills Mortuary in Redmond. + 2-?-1980
Castator Laura D, about 77, a lifelong resident of the Albion community, died Dec. 4, 1949 at her home here. She is survived by one brother, Elmer Peffer of Albion; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral was Tuesday at the Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1949
Castator Loyal Benton, 86, Brandon, Fla., died Wednesday at South Florida Baptist Hospital, Plant City. He was born Aug. 20, 1890 to E. O. and Rose (Zimmerman) Castator at Albion. He married Ocie R. Sturgis on April 5, 1911 at South Milford. She died Aug. 20, 1971. A retired farmer, he lived most of his life in the South Milford area, but moved to Florida three years ago. Survivors include three sons, Jack, Max and Forrest, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Ullie Russell, R. 1, Rome City; one brother, DeLos, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 5-?-1977
Castator Niles R, 93, died Jan. 31, 1996 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Albion, he was a member of Wallen Baptist Church, Fort Wayne. He retired in 1979 from Harold's Carburetor and also was an auto bench mechanic for McComb Ignition Auto Diagnosis. Surviving are a daughter, Nilah Kohls of Huntington; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-31-1996
Castator Orrin was the son of Jackson and Elizabeth Castator, born June 5, 1867 at Bellville, Ohio. There were six sons and one daughter, one brother, Will, and the sister, Emma, with the parents having preceded him in death. The family came to Noble County when the children were small and after living a short time near Kendallville, settled on a farm near Albion just south of Skinner Lake, where they lived many years. In April 1929 he married Laura D. Smith. On Aug. 14, 1932 he died at his home in Albion, being 65 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. Several years ago he joined the United Brethren Church at Albion. He is survived by the widow. Funeral at the M. E. Church at Albion Aug. 16. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1932
Castator Oscar E, 83, (b. 11-14-1862 - d. 4-28-1946) died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wright Russell, at Brimfield. The family resided for many years near Skinner Lake and later moved to the South Milford community. She died last December. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Russell, Loyal B., Wolcottville, DeLos, Fort Wayne, Walter, Waterloo; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Monroe, Laketon, and Clayton, Columbia City. Funeral Tuesday at South Milford Methodist Church. + 4-?-1946
Castator Rose E, 82, (b. 9-15-1863) died Dec. 26, 1945 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Russell. She lived for many years near Skinner Lake. She was born in that community but for many years has lived at South Milford. She is survived by her husband, Oscar; and one daughter and three sons, Mrs. Wright Russell of Brimfield, Loyal B. of Wolcottville, Walter of Waterloo, and Delos of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Wagner of Bellville, Ohio. Services at the South Milford Methodist Church Friday. Burial, South Milford. + 12-?-1945
Castator Vera L, 60, died at her home February 4. She had been bedfast since last March, and cause of death was complications. She was born September 21, 1899, in Jeromesville, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Burnette. She resided in Akron, Ohio, and Albion. On June 21, 1919, she married Chester Castator at Cleveland, Ohio. They moved to this community about thirty years ago. She was a member of the Avilla First Methodist Church. Survivors include the husband, Chester; one son, Donald, Jacksonville, Florida; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Louise) Whan, Avilla, and Mrs. Fred (Doris) Haile, Elkhart; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Cole, Akron, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Sunday the body will be taken to the First Methodist Church where services will be held. ~ 2-4-1960
Castator Virginia C, 95, formerly of Kendallville, died July 26, 2013, at the Sunny Rose Glen Senior Care in Menifee, California. She was born in Kendallville  on September 26, 1917, to Frank and Lulu E. (Likes) Uhl. She married Forrest “Abe” Castator on November 28, 1953, in Fort Wayne and he died August 24, 1997. She was a clerk for United States Postal Service in Fort Wayne. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Marilyn Ellis of Canyon Lake, California. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Castator; a sister, Mildred Traster; and brother, Dean Uhl. Funeral, at graveside on August 8. at Lake View Cemetery.
Castator William Sherman was killed on the B&O RR near Syracuse. No. 3 going west and a freight train going east collided. He faithfully stood by his brake until the crash came. He was born in Richland County, Ohio Feb. 23, 1865; died Sept. 13, 1891, aged 26 years, 6 months and 21 days. The body was taken to the home of his father, Jackson Castator of Jefferson Twp. Funeral on the 15th. He leaves a wife, one child, parents, 5 brothers and one sister. Noble Co Democrat 9-23-1891
Castetter Berniece, 88, of Ligonier, died Thursday in Kenney Health Care Center in Ligonier. Born July 19, 1904 in Elkhart, she was the daughter of George and Martha Garman. On Jan. 31, 1925 she married Charles Ray Castetter. He died in 1986. She had been employed by Wirk Garment Co. in Ligonier. Surviving are a son, Harry of Topeka; 2 daughters, Mary Mullins of Rome City; and Ellen Waterson of South Bend; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services in Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-3-1992
Castetter Charles, 74, a resident of the Ligonier community for many years and at one time a resident of Cromwell, died Tuesday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Iva; four sons, Laurel of Dyersburg, Tenn., Earl of Fort Wayne, Ray of Ligonier, and Donald of Wawaka; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. + 8-?-1948
Castetter Charles Ray, 79, of 107 E. 6th St., Ligonier, died Monday at his residence from an apparent heart attack. Born Oct. 30, 1907 in Noble County, he was the son of Charles and Iva (Growcock) Castetter. On Jan. 31, 1925 in Centreville, Mich., he married Berniece Garman. A lifetime Ligonier resident, he had worked at All Metal Mfg. and was retired from Penn Controls, Goshen. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mary Mullins of Rome City, and Helen Waterson of South Bend; a son, Harry of Topeka; a brother, Donald of Ligonier; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. + 12-22-1986
Castetter Donald, 86, of Ligonier, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Ligonier on Feb. 18, 1912 to Charles and Iva (Growcock) Castetter. On Jan. 22, 1938 in Wawaka he married Helen Tice. He attended Ligonier High School and Purdue University and was employed by U.S. Rubber and Essex Wire and retired in 1974 from Sorg Products, all of Ligonier. He was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren and Ligonier Lions Club. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Earl and Ray; and a half-brother, Laurel Castetter. His wife is his only survivor. Funeral Wednesday in Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-4-1998
Castetter Helen S, 91, of Ligonier, died Nov. 13, 2004 in Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was born in Benton on Oct. 24, 1913 to Edward and Pearl (Wilkinson) Tice. She married Donald Castetter on Jan. 22, 1938 in Wawaka. He died April 4, 1978. An elementary teacher, she retired in 1971. She was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Also preceding her in death were 2 brothers, Hugh and Willis Tice; and 2 sisters, Carrie and Wilma. Services Tuesday in Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 11-15-2004
Castetter Marion Earl, 71, of Fort Wayne, died at his home of an apparent heart attack on Sept. 19. He was a former resident of the community. He was born Feb. 23, 1905 in Ligonier to Charles and Iva (Growcock) Castetter. He had been a resident of Fort Wayne for the past three months, moving from the Fremont and Angola area. He married Lucille Kinerk in Ligonier in 1946. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow; one son, James of Goshen; two daughters, Mrs. Royce (Phyllis) Rogers, Elkhart, and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Miller, R. 3, Ligonier; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray and Donald, Ligonier. Services Sept. 22 in the Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1976
Castle Leonard, 74, former Kendallville businessman and civic leader, died Thursday in a St. Petersburg, Fla. hospital. He retired in 1978 after operating The Mode women’s apparel store at 120 S. Main St. and moved to Clearwater, Fla. He was active in the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, helped organize and was the second president of the Kendallville Jaycees and was a founder of the Kendallville Downtown Merchants. He served on the Kendallville Park Board from its inception in April 1966 until July 1978. He was a founding member of Bixwood Development Co. He was born May 25, 1914 in Chicago, Ill. the son of Irving and Tillie (Dray) Castle. He moved to Kendallville in 1945. Surviving are two daughters, Suzan Schreibman of Reston, Va., and Cathy Lash of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Beth David Chapel in St. Petersburg, Fla. Burial, Marion Veterans Cemetery, Marion, Ind. + 11-15-1988
Castle Tillie, 85, mother of Leonard Castle, 219 W. Mitchell St., died Tuesday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Jan. 16, 1893 in Portland, Ore., she was the daughter of Max and Stella Dray. She married Irving Castle, who died in 1963. She had been a Chicago, Ill., resident until 15 years ago when she moved to this area. Survivors besides the son are two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services Friday at West Lawn Cemetery, Chicago. + 1-?-1978
Castor Nathan R, 27, formerly of Kendallville, died unexpectedly Jan. 18, 2012. He was born on March 9, 1984, in Bristol, Pa., a son of Ronald C. and Connie (Fulk) Castor. He attended the Indiana Academy of Math, Science and Humanities at Ball State University during his junior year of high school, and graduated from East Noble High School in 2002. He also attended Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents, Ronald and Connie Castor of Kendallville; a sister, Miranda (Matthew) Heitz of Clearwater, Fla. Funeral Wednesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-23-2012
Cattell Anna was born in Schuylkill County, Pa. September 13, 1819 to Henry and Magdalena Houser. She died May 2, 1897 aged 77 years 7 months, 19 days. She moved with her parents to Champaign County, Ohio, in early life, and in 1847 was married to Hezekiah Turner. They had three children, of whom two survive her. After the death of her husband she moved with her parents to DeKalb County, Indiana. In 1856 she married Josiah Cattell. They had three children, all of whom are living. There are also two stepsons - John and George Cattell - with whom she lived at her death. She became a member of the Reformed Lutheran Church at the age of 14. Funeral yesterday at Union Church. ~ 5-6-1897 ^ 5-7-1897
Cattell George Frank, 83, died Sunday in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a lifelong area resident and lived at R. 2, Avilla. He retired in 1960 as an engineer on the B&O Railroad. Born Dec. 22, 1895 in DeKalb County, he was the son of Theodore and Ledia (Freed) Cattell. He married Ethel L. Garardot in 1917 in Auburn. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Max, R. 3, Auburn, and Joe, Garrett; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Hefty, Auburn; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Elks Club and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Services Wednesday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 4-19-1979
Cattell Kathryn A, 59, died Friday of cancer in the DeKalb Hospital. She was formerly employed at Essex Corp. She was born near Huntertown May 4, 1917 to Else and Hattie (Klinger) Surfus. She married Max E. Cattell in Spencerville Oct. 29, 1938. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Robert L., Lafayette, Larry D., Denver, Colo., and Donald E., West Lafayette; one grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. Loyal Grogg, Betz Nursing Home, Auburn, and Mrs. Arthur Wildeson, R. 3, Auburn. Services Saturday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 7-8-1976
Caudill Mary Alice, 85, died Nov. 5, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She attended the Baptist Church. She was born Dec. 10, 1916 in Knott County, Ky., to Martin and Delila (Cook) Hall. She married Grover Caudill in Knott County in Jan. 1938. He died in 1975. Also preceding her in death were a son, Raymond; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived by 6 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Mildred and Zach Triplett of Kettering, Ohio, Erma Lee Aldrich of Ligonier, Mary Mullins of Wawaka, Opal Short of Topmost, Ky., Hazel and Kenny Jones of Kettering, and Judy Stahly of Kendallville; 3 sons, Woodrow and Billy of Kettering, and Grover Jr. of Liberty, Ky.; and one sister, Gladys Gibson of Cody, Ky.; 27 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-7-2002
Caudill Robert A, 39, of 309 College St., Ligonier, died Thursday at Goshen General Hospital. He was born April 30, 1943 in Price, Ky. to Johnie and Maxie (Lawson) Caudill. On June 19, 1965 in Clintwood, W. Va., he married Carol Ann Reynolds. He had moved to the Ligonier area 18 years ago from Floyd County, Ky., and was employed as a foreman at Monsanto Co., Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Jami and Robinn, both at home; four sisters, Dixie Mullins of Columbia City, Mrs. Fred (Dorothy) Hand of Eden, N.C., Mrs. Dewey (Mary) Hamilton of Wyandotte, Mich.; and Mrs. Jackie (Maudie) Osborne of Price, Ky.; six brothers, Edward of Hi Hat, Ky., Ralph of Wheelwright, Ky., Jackie of Mt. Vernon, Ill., Audrey of Prestonsburg, Ky., Bennie of Drift, Ky., and Jimmy of Peru. Services Monday at Little Nancy Regular Baptist Church in Price. Burial, Newman Cemetery, Hi Hat. + 1-3-1983
Caudill Virgie, Thelma, 79, of Kendallville, died May 1, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Topmost, Ky. on May 24, 1930 to Robert and Arminda (Short) Collins. She married Maggard Caudill on May 24, 1943 in Pikeville, Ky., and he died Nov. 1, 1976. She was a member of Little Flossie Baptist Church in Lisbon. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Woodie and Ethel Caudill of Paintsville, Ky., Darel and Martha Caudill of Middlebury, Ralph and Robin Caudill of Kendallville, Talt and Sherry Caudill of Kendallville, Kenneth and Rita Caudill of Pierceton and Amos and Kathy Caudill of LaGrange; 6 daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Robert Scoles of Kendallville, Kathy and Jack Hamilton of Huntington, Eunice and Terry Triplett of Angola, Nora and Ron Hamman of Angola, Mary and Tracy Lynch of Corbin, Ky., Bertha and Robert Smith of Ligonier and Ruthann and Kevin Weikart of Pierceton; 26 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie; a son, Lowell; and 4 brothers, Benny, Isadore, C., and Frank Collins. Funeral Tuesday at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-2-2010
Cauffman Harriet, 84, died Saturday at Hope Hospital at Fort Wayne. She had lived in and about Avilla many years. She was the mother of 8 children, one of whom has preceded her in death. Surviving children are Mrs. D. D. Weisell of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Mary Murray, David Smith, Albert Smith, Mrs. Ellen Pennel, Ryan Smith, Mrs. Colon Hager, Mrs. Emma Pontson. The remains were brought to Avilla Monday for funeral. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 2-21-1907
Caupp M Fay, 58, of Churubusco, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Albion on July 12, 1940 to Frank and Hazel (Owen) Wilson. On Nov. 1, 1958 in Albion she married James A. Caupp. She was a 1958 graduate of Albion High School and a 1962 graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne. She was a hair stylist at Clip 'n Curl in Churubusco for 13 1/2 years and later worked at Victor Gasket Co. She retired from C&A Tool Engineering in Churubusco after 11 years, due to poor health. She was a member of Churubusco VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Turtle Days Board of Directors. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Terry Byrd of Churubusco and Diana and Chad Parent of Fort Wayne; a sister, Fern Baxter of Churubusco; 2 brothers and sister-in-law, Guy and June Wilson of Mattawan, Mich., and Vern and Linda Wilson of Albion; and 3 granddaughters, Danielle and Christa Byrd, and Elizabeth Parent. She was preceded in death by a son, William; a daughter, Becky; an infant sister; a sister, Viola Imhoff; and 4 brothers, Walter, Frank, Kenneth and Harold Wilson. Funeral Tuesday in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-18-1998
Caupp William Lloyd, one-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Caupp, Albion, died Oct. 24, 1961 at Whitley County Hospital. Surviving besides the parents, one sister. Graveside services Saturday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. + No date
Cavin Elizabeth and Isaac were among the first to penetrate the wilds of Noble County. He came to Elkhart County in 1830 and worked by the month for James Fryer who was one of the first settlers on Elkhart Prairie. In 1832 he purchased the farm upon which he died, having owned it 52 years. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pa. Oct. 27, 1807; on March 27, 1834 he married Elizabeth Marker of Penn. and then settled on his farm on the Hawpatch. She was born in Penn. Jan. 6, 1814 and died Jan. 11, 1884. He died on May 3 soon after her death. Soon after his settlement here he, with the assistance of his brother-in-law, Seymore Moses, erected near the present site of Salem Church a building made of logs which was the first church and school house (for it was used for both) in Noble County. This church was never closed against anyone who desired to preach there, because, according to the views of the owner, he was not orthodox. At the time of his settlement here he purchased several tracts of land and among them one where the town of Ligonier is situated, which was laid out by him in 1835 before Noble County was organized and the original plat of the town was recorded in LaGrange County. They were members of the Presbyterian Church and had 6 children, all but 2 of whom went on before. The 2 living are John and William. Albion New Era 6-12-1884
Cavin William was a son of Isaac Cavin, who was one of the first settlers of Noble County, having settled in the Haw Patch in 1832 and who laid out the town of Ligonier. He was born at the Cavin farm on the Haw Patch July 31, 1835 and spent his whole life in Noble County. At the time of his death he was nearly 57. In 1860 he married Sarah Davis of Allen County, who with one son about 24 years of age, survive. They had one other child, a daughter, who died in June 1883 at the age of 13. He was a member of the M. E. Church about 15 years. Noble Co Democrat 6-22-1892
Cazier Clyde Reaves, 66, of Los Angeles, Calif., a Noble County native, died recently in Calif. He was born June 12, 1915, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cazier. He was a graduate of Rome City High School, International Business College and a college in Calif., and was employed as a teacher and interpreter. Surviving are his mother in Rome City; a daughter, Janna, and a son, David Charles, both Los Angeles. Memorial services in Calif. + 9-?-1981
Cazier Curtis C, about 82, the last of a family of eleven brothers and sisters, of R. 3, Kendallville, died at his home Dec. 30, 1966. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of this area. He was born on the family homestead on March 22, 1884 to Murray and Sarah (Rhinehart) Cazier. He was married to Ora A. McBride Dec. 8, 1921. Surviving are his wife; a son, Clyde of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. He was a charter member of Indiana Farm Bureau. Funeral Jan. 2 at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-30-1966
Cazier Irvin M, 76, Noble County sheriff from 1932 until 1938, died Monday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was born January 4, 1883, in Noble County and had always resided in this area. He was a livestock buyer, shipping out of Kimmell, while living on a farm southwest of Albion, and moved to Kendallville twelve years ago. Surviving are the widow, Winnie, to whom he was married September 9, 1903; a son, Thurlow, Kendallville; a brother, Curtis, west of Kendallville, and two grandchildren. Services Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-2-1959
Cazier Lucille, 89, Kendallville, died November 9, 2003 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. A lifetime Noble County resident, she was born in Jefferson Twp to Charles and Myrtle (Rimmel) Weimer. In 1932 she married Thurlow M. Cazier. Surviving are a son, John of Rome City; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Al Meyer of Rockford, Ill.; a sister, Pauline McPheters of Albion; 4 grandchildren, Joe Cazier, Ruth Guthrie, Tony and Stacey Meyer; and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband; 2 sisters, Virginia Graves and Joyce Weimer; and 4 brothers, Elmer, Albert, Norman and Pat Weimer. She was president of Business Service Co. in Kendallville. She joined her husband in the business in 1950. Prior to that she had worked as a telephone operator and at Halferty Drug Store in Albion. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and the B&PW Club. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 11-20-2003
Cazier Mary K, 63, Rome City, died October 5, 2003 at her home on Sylvan Lake. She was born May 26, 1940 in Fort Wayne to George and Lillian (Emultzski) Gordon. Her father is deceased. On November 26, 1966 in Immaculate Conception Church in Ege, she married John Murray Cazier. Surviving are her mother in Avilla; her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Ed Guthrie, and a son Joseph Cazier, all of Kendallville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Monte Gaff of Merriam and Carol and Willard Shively of Columbia City; 4 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, Bill Gordon of Wolf Lake, Tom and Sharon Gordon of Fort Wayne, Jerry and Virgie Gordon of Alabama, and Bob and Mona Gordon of Churubusco; and 4 grandchildren, Taylor Cazier, and Alex, Autum and Hannah Guthrie. She was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne and attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a nurses' aide at St. Joseph Hospital for 17 years and at McCray Hospital for 23 years in obstetrics. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City where services are Thursday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 10-9-2003
Cazier Murray was born Feb. 6, 1819 at Kenton, Stark County, Ohio; died May 28 at his residence near Brimfield, aged 78 years 3 months and 22 days. He became a teacher in the public schools of his native state and also followed the trade of carpenter. He was married Sept. 5, 1844 to Sarah Colehour who died in 1874. They had nine children, 8 of whom survive. In 1849 he conceived the idea of crossing the plains to the gold fields of California. He returned 3 years later with a competence thus acquired. He then settled in this state and has been a resident in this community for the last 40 years. He was married in 1879 to Sarah Ann Rhinehart Gault. They had 4 children, 2 of whom survive. Funeral at the residence on May 30. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 6-4-1897
Cazier Nornnie, wife of Curtis Cazier, whose home was west of town, died this morning at Lutheran Hospital, where she was taken yesterday to undergo a serious operation. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Clyde and Richard, the latter a baby one month old; her father, Reaves Lucas; and sister, Mrs. Ray Gunder of Fort Wayne. + 9-?-1918
Cazier Ora A, 85, of Rome City, died Sunday in her sister’s car en route to church. She was born in Allen County May 5, 1897, the daughter of Richard and Estelle M. (Stroup) McBride. On Dec. 8, 1921 in Hillsdale, Mich., she married Curtis C. Cazier. He preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1966. She moved from R. 3, Kendallville to Rome City 16 years ago. She was a seamstress and a member of the Rome City United Methodist Church. She was a foster mother to 13 children, including Arlene Dallas of Wolcottville, Don Knott of Rome City and Ralph Knott of Auburn. A sister, Alta E. Flint of Ligonier; and two step-grandchildren also survive. A stepson, two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-8-1982
Cazier Sarah Ann (Rinehart) was born Dec. 9, 1844 and died Jan. 28, aged 55 years one month and 19 days. In the spring of 1863 she married Martin L. Gault. They had 2 children. In June 1866 the husband died, and the mother for several years taught school. In Nov. 1879 she married Murray Cazier. They had 4 children, 2 of whom survive. In May 1897 Mr. Cazier died. She leaves 3 sons, 2 brothers, one sister and an aged father. ^ 2-2-1900
Cazier Thurlow M, 91, died Friday in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born Jan. 23, 1904 in Brimfield to Irvin and Winnie (Dietrich) Cazier. On Jan. 4, 1937 in Indianapolis he married Lucille Weimer. He was a graduate of Rome City High School and Indiana University. He taught school 3 years in York Twp and Center Chapel Schools before entering college. In 1931 he founded Business Service Co. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville Elks, Moose and Lions; and F&AM Lodge in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary of Rome City; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Arlan Meyer of Rockford, Ill.; 4 grandchildren, Joseph Cazier, Ruth Guthrie, Tony and Stacey Meyer; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 8-18-1995
Cazier Winnie L, about 81, of Kendallville, died at McCray Hospital May 17, 1967. She was born July 15, 1885 in DeKalb County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Detrick. She had been a resident of Noble County most of her life. She married Irvin Cazier, who died in June 1959. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, the Senior Citizens, Ladies of the Elks, Busy Bees, and as a young lady was a member of the Waterloo Ladies Band which traveled far and wide and played several times in Washington D.C. She worked through the probation office while her husband was sheriff of Noble County. Surviving are one son, Thurlow of 520 N. Riley St., Kendallville; and two grandchildren. One half-sister preceded her in death. Funeral last Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1967
Chaffee Clyde V, 60, of Ligonier, died at his residence Sunday. Born May 18, 1909 in Leroy, Ohio, the son of William and Della (Gray) Chaffee, he had resided the past 21 years in Ligonier. He was owner and president of the Ligonier Rubber Co., retiring the past year. Survivors include the widow, Helen Trossdach, whom he married Oct. 16, 1935 in Cleveland, O.; two sons, Charles and Clifford, both Ligonier; two brothers, Lawrence of Madison, Ohio and Ervin of Painesville, Ohio; and one sister, Catherine Staller, Painesville. Services Wednesday from Ulrey Funeral Home. + 9-?-1969
Chaffee Emma, 90, R. 1, died Thursday in Kendallville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 7, 1884 in Mt. Vernon, Ind. to Henry and Julie (Morneweg) Egli. She lived in Noble County since 1957. Surviving are three sons, Jesse, R. 1, Albion, Henry, R. 1, Wawaka, and Ezra, near Bluffton; four sisters, Mrs. Kate Oshman and Mrs. Lena Hartmer and Mrs. Elsie Southwell, Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Walter and Sam Evansville, Oscar Egli, Mt. Vernon; seven grandchildren;, 15 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Robert and Paul, preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1974
Chaffee Ezra Myron, 77, died today at the home near Bristol of a son, Leroy. Two other sons survive, Charles and Sherman; and two brothers, Oscar and Philo, both residing in Kansas. Funeral Thursday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1943
Chaffee Helen B, of Ligonier, died Jan. 3, 2006 at Greencroft Health Care in Goshen. She had served as secretary/treasurer of the former Ligonier Rubber Co. and was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. She had served on several community groups and was named Ligonier's Woman Citizen of the Year in 1982. She was born Oct. 22, 1914 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Valentine and Anna (Kraatz) Trossbach. She married Clyde Chaffee on Oct. 16, 1939 in Cleveland. He died in 1969. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Clifford of Syracuse and Charles and Karen of Fort Wayne; a sister, Wilma Parker of Syracuse; 4 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-4-2006
Chaffee Henry C, 60, R. 1, Wawaka, died April 19 in his rural Wawaka home. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ind. on Feb. 22, 1918, the son of Charles and Emma (Egli) Chaffee. He was married on June 15, 1941 to Melease Rice in Osceola, Ind. He was a retired farmer and a member of Evangelical Church and the Indiana Sheriff’s Association. Surviving are his wife; a son, Steve, Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Elizabeth) Neilis, Arlington, Texas, Mrs. Harold (Karen) Bruce, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Duane (Joan) Van Wagner, Wolcottville; two brothers, Ezra, address unknown, and Jess, Kendallville; 13 grandchildren. Services April 22 in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-19-1978
Chaffee Jesse F, 63, of R. 1, Albion, died Thursday at McCray Hospital. Born Dec. 15, 1922 in Ligonier, he was the son of Charlie and Emma (Egli) Chaffee. He moved to Noble County 30 years ago from Elkhart and had been proprietor of B&S Truck Stop the past 28 years. He was a WW II Navy veteran. Surviving are a daughter, Valerie Lowder of Kendallville; a sister-in-law, Margaret E. Chaffee, Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-30-1986
Chaffee John R, 74, merchant and owner of a filling station at Wawaka, died last Wednesday at his home there from cancer. He was a member of the M. E. Church there and affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge at Harvey, Ill., and the Wawaka Knights of Pythias. Surviving are the widow, Lilly; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanette Gard, Wawaka; and a son, Gerald, Kendallville. Funeral Saturday from the M. E. Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Chaffee Mary, 52, wife of Ezra Chaffee and a lifelong resident of Elkhart Twp, died last night at the Elkhart Hospital following a major operation a week ago. She was born in Elkhart Twp, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stienbarger. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church and Elkhart Twp Farm Bureau. Surviving are the husband; 3 sons, Leroy of Elkhart, Charles and Sherman; 3 brothers, Milton of near Cosperville, Fred, Wawaka, and Charles, Goshen. ^ 3-8-1934
Chaffee Sue, 87, of Kendallville, died February 20, 2013, at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Albion. She was born in Roanoke, Indiana, on May 3, 1925, to Lewis and Mary Etta (McClure) Krotzer.  She graduated from Rome City High School in 1943 and married Robert Edward Chaffee on March 11, 1944, in Abilene, Texas. He died in 1957. Together they owned and operated the Three Gables gas station and garage on Dowling Street, in Kendallville. They operated the station for many years and began to develop plans to build a new truck stop on the new U.S. Highway 6 west of Kendallville. Even after Sue’s young husband died suddenly, she pressed on and continued with the plans to build. The new B&S Truck Stop opened it’s doors for business in 1957. She was a member of the Rome City American Legion Post #381 Ladies Auxillary. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Troyer of Topeka; a brother, Lewis Krotzer of Sebring, Florida; and a sister, Doris Fordeck of Avilla. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Sobel, Mary Heltzel, Marie Faulkner, May Dumalski and Alice Kring; and brothers, Martin and John Krotzer. Funeral Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-23-2013
Chaffin Grable Ray, 25, Ligonier, was found dead in his home today of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was born July 3, 1949 in Garrett, Ky., to Frank and Lucille (Gibson) Chaffin. He married Julie Stenerson July 3, 1970 in Fort Sill, Okla. He was an employee of Monsanto in Ligonier and had lived in the area three years. Surviving are the wife; a son, Brandon at home; four sisters, Mrs. Beauford Griffith, Ligonier, Mrs. Thomas Scott, Grissom AFB, and Jackie and Dianne, Garrett, Ky.; two brothers, Wetzel, Kimmell, and Fran, Fort Pierce, Fla. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1974
Chaffins Herbert, 63, of Kendallville, died Dec. 16, 2007 at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. He worked for Dometic Mfg. in LaGrange and Midwest Molding in Wolcottville. He was a member of Full Gospel Revival Center in Rome City. He was born in Garrett, Ky. on Aug. 14, 1944 to Ivan and Nellie (Hicks) Chaffins. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Michelle Chaffins, Kendallville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Jay Nordman and Masie and Marc Vance of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren, River, Gary and Zeke Chaffins, Kayla and Matthew Vance and Josh and Ashlynn Sparkman; a great-granddaughter, Jasmine Chaffins; 6 sisters, Ossie Coburn and Joyce Conley of Wolcottville, Algae Cooper, Monroe, Mich., Belia Clemons, Lebanon, Ohio, Phyllis Meadows, Findlay, Ohio, and Helen Tuttle, Garrett, Ky.; and 4 brothers, Gary, Allan and Danny Chaffins of Garrett and Jimmie Chaffins, Albion . A brother, 4 sisters and a grandson, Joey Sparkman in 2004, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Full Gospel Revival Center. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-17-2007
Chaffins Nannie, 68, R. 3, Ligonier, died last Saturday in Goshen Hospital. A native of Hueysville, Ky., she was born Nov. 12, 1912. She is survived by two daughters, Irene Burchett, and Bertha Burchett, both Ligonier; and four sons, Jay, Three Rivers, Mich., Eugene, Windham, Ohio, Glenn Coburn, Ligonier, and Elmo Coburn, N.C. Services last Wednesday in Stone Coal Regular Baptist Church. + 2-?-1981
Chalfant Fred M "Inky", 92, formerly of 124 S. Lincoln St., died Wednesday in Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 18, 1883 in Ossian to Lee F. and Euphemia J. (Cherry) Chalfant. He married Rhea Clark June 29, 1930 in LaFontaine. She died Oct. 24, 1963. He moved to Kendallville June 30, 1931 from Churubusco. He was owner and operator of Midwest Printing Co., Kendallville, for 25 years before selling in 1956. He was a lifetime member of the Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194, an honorary life member of Kendallville Lions Club, a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville. Four sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vivian E. Brown, 2124 Cozy Court, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Paul E. (Margaret) Sivits, Jensen Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, Saturday. Burial, Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oakwood, Ohio. + 3-?-1976
Chalfant Wendell C was born Sept. 28, 1915 and died April 17, 1957. Services April 20 at Jahn, Goodwin & Reed Funeral Home. Burial, Six Mile Cemetery, Bluffton. + 4-17-1957
Chalmers Reba F, 76, 307 S. State St., died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born to Hugh and Matilda Chalmers Sept. 24, 1898 in Philadelphia, Pa. She was a retired employee of Hutchinson Rivinius Insurance Co. for 52 years and moved to Kendallville from Philadelphia four years ago. A niece, Mrs. Herman F. (Muriel) Wiedeman, 315 S. State St. survives. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Philadelphia at Kirk & Nice Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Peace Cemetery, Philadelphia. + 6-?-1975
Chamberlin Anna Mary, 57, R. 1, Kendallville, died Sunday In McCray Hospital.  Born in Noble County on April 29, 1911, she married Frank S. Chamberlin on November 18, 1928.  Surviving are her husband, a son, John of South Milford, 3 grandchildren, 6 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Davis, Mrs. Laura Herendeen, Mrs. Tillie Keck, all of Kendallville, Mrs. Cleo Harter, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Esther Campbell, Rochester, N.Y., and Mabel Snyder of Hawaii; and 6 brothers, Everett Leitch, Vicksburg, Mich, Delbert Leitch, Fort Wayne, Leroy Leitch, Bronson, Mich., Ronald Leitch, Grand Ledge, Mich., and Donald and Robert Leitch, both of Kendallville.  Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home.  Burial, South Milford Cemetery.  3-2-1969 Contributed by Judy Richter 
Chamberlin Frank Sherman, 83, of Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in Steuben County March 12, 1903, he was the son of Frederick and Sarah (Hovarter) Chamberlin. On Nov. 17, 1928 in Albion, he married Anna Mary Leitch, who died March 2, 1969. A lifetime area resident, he retired from Kraft Inc. in 1968 and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Kendallville. Surviving are a son, John F. of South Milford; a sister, Goldie Irene Lung of Garrett; a brother, Forrest E. of New Albany; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 12-4-1986
Chambers Arthur Jr - Citizens of Ligonier were "startled" 100 years ago to learn of the suicide death of Arthur Chambers Jr., a member of the Ligonier Military Band, by an overdose of morphine Monday, July 9, 1888. Chambers had come to Ligonier about nine weeks earlier from St. Louis, Missouri, where he was a member of the U. S. Army Band at Jefferson Barracks under the name of John Wylie. Due to failing eyesight, he was discharged from the Army and was persuaded by Ell. F. Kitson to join the renowned Ligonier Military Band led by George Sack, Jr. This band won numerous prizes in competitions throughout the Midwest. Chambers, who was believed to have been "contemplating the rash act for some time" spent the early part of Sunday evening playing the flute in the Sack home, where he was staying, and at about 7:30 p.m., it is believed, took a large dose of morphine. During the night his struggles awoke Mr. and Mrs. Sack. After searching Chambers’ room and removing all morphine while they were able to discover, they left him alone. Prepared for such an eventuality, Chambers later withdrew more morphine from where he had secreted it in his pillow - and this time "the deadly drug performed its mission, as the Ligonier Banner dramatically put it. Efforts to arouse Chambers were made a second time, but to no avail. Little was known of Chambers’ background. He claimed to be the only son of an English sea captain and ran away from his home in Liverpool about nine years ago at the age of 17. Again, according to the Banner, "he was a cultured gentleman and a thorough musician, being one of the finest piccolo players in this country." + 7-9-1888
Chambers Eliza M (Cook) was born Dec. 28, 1824 in Wayne County, Ohio, and died Sept. 20, 1899 in Noble County, aged 74 years, 8 months and 23 days. She was married to Robert Chambers on Jan. 15, 1846. In 1849 they removed to their farm near Albion, where they have since resided. She leaves her husband; two sons; one daughter; a little granddaughter; and two brothers. She has been a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral at the late residence, Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 9-20-1899
Chambers Maurine "Brownie", 72, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. A Cromwell native, she had been employed by Miller’s Cafeteria, General Telephone for seven years and Lutheran Hospital for two years. Her husband, Robert B., died in 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Schroff; a son, David M. Lyons; and a sister, Vicki Adams, all of Fort Wayne; a brother, DeCarrol Brown of Cromwell; and three grandchildren. Services Friday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 5-26-1987
Chamblin Aaron was born in Lowden County, Va. May 7, 1824. In 1833 he moved with his parents to Knox County, Ohio, from thence to Richland County of the same state. His father was a soldier of the War of 1812 and his grandfather a patriot of the Revolutionary War. On Jan. 1, 1850 he married Mary Imes. His home was with his parents from birth until 2 years after his marriage. In 1855 he came to Noble County. He was a member of the U. B. Church. He died June 10, 74 years, 1 month and 3 days of age. Funeral was June 12 from the Union Church. ^ 6-17-1898
Chamblin J W H was born in Richland County, Ohio, Jan. 12, 1851. In 1855 he came with his parents in Noble County, locating near Brimfield. During his earlier life he attended the public schools in the winter and during the summer assisted in the work on the farm. He took a business training at a Kalamazoo business college, afterwards engaging in trade in the town of Brimfield, Ind., where he experienced several business reverses owing to financial panics and two burnouts, but being of an energetic nature he still was able to provide and maintain a comfortable home. He belonged to the F&AM and IOOF Societies. He was the first secretary of Brimfield Lodge No. 587, IOOF. On March 12, 1876 he married Frances Irene Keller of near Albion. On Jan. 10, 1914 he died, lacking one day of being sixty-three years old, leaving a wife, a mother, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral Jan. 13 at the Chamblin home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 1-10-1914
Chandler Thelma M, 88, of Wolcottville, died Saturday in Brighton Hall Nursing Center, New Haven. She was a native of Fort Wayne, and had lived in Wolcottville the last 20 years. Her husband, Robert G., died in 1972. Surviving are one daughter, Marian Weller, New Haven; four sons, Donald, Herbert and Michael, all Fort Wayne, and Gordon of Wolcottville; one sister, Edna Platt of North Muskegon, Mich.; and 22 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Haven. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 7-11-1987
Chaney Beulah, 66, 211 N. Elm St., Albion, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born November 24, 1903 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Willard and Effie (Ott) Moore. She married George Chaney August 25, 1925 in White Cloud, Mich. Surviving are her husband; one son, David, Ligonier; one daughter, Mrs. John (Esther) Merriam, Hinsdale, Ill.; two brothers, John, Kimmell, and Robert, Albion; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Knight, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Delbert (Mary) Wright, Columbia City, Mrs. Joseph (Carol) Prickett and Mrs. Eldon (Betty) Diehm, both of Avilla; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday in the Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-17-1970
Chaney Charles E, 37, died April 25, 1965 at McCray Hospital. He was born in Preble County, Ohio on July 24, 1927. He was a former resident of Albion and attended the Albion school. He married Esther Cart on Aug. 1, 1949. He moved to Kendallville nine years ago and was employed as a truck driver for McCray Refrigerator Co. He was a member of the Teamsters Union in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Pamela at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Chaney of Albion; one sister, Mrs. John Merriam of Hinsdale, Ill., and one brother, David, of Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday in a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1965
Chaney Connie Sue, 34, Stroh, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Wawaka Jan. 7, 1946 and is survived by her mother, Mrs. Carl (Susie) Ringler, Kendallville; a son, Scott Alan 7, Avilla; a brother Colin "Butch" Lash, Kendallville; and her maternal grandfather, James Musser of Wawaka. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-20-1980
Chaney David E, 69, died Feb. 12, 2004 at his Ligonier home. He had retired as a crib attendant at Silgan Plastics, Ligonier, and then was a greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Willowdale Ave. Church of Christ in Elkhart. He was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Kendallville to George E. and Beulah M. (Moore) Chaney. On Oct. 5, 1957 he married Martha McElveen in Louisa, Va. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Don of Ligonier, and John and Missy of Norway, Mich.; and grandchildren, Joshua and Amber Chaney. Preceding him in death were a brother, Charles; and a sister, Esther Merriam. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. ^ 2-14-2004
Chaney George E, 72, 211 N. Elm St., died Monday at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was born June 29, 1904 to Albert and Frances (Beatty) Chaney. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one daughter, Esther Merriam, Hinsdale, Ill.; one son, David, Ligonier; one sister, Maria Patton, West Leipsic, Ohio; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son, Charles, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-27-1977
Chaney Jesse - A terrible tragedy was enacted at Garrett Saturday when Jesse Chaney, a dissolute character, murdered his divorced wife and then turned his deadly pistol upon himself. Mrs. Chaney lived but thirty minutes after the terrible affray; her slayer lingered in an unconscious condition until 4:30 Saturday afternoon when his death ensued. Chaney’s victim was raised in this vicinity and will be remembered by many friends as Mary Aman. She was first married to John Harrison, a B & O engineer, whose death occurred in the west some years ago. Two children, a son and a daughter by this marriage, survive her. Her marriage to Chaney at Garrett a few years ago did not prove a happy one, and in October 1897 she obtained a divorce from him, charging him with drunkenness and failure to support his family. Since that time Chaney has been going from bad to worse and has been such a constant annoyance to her that she has at different times been compelled to ask for the protection of the law. Mrs. Chaney and her little son have been occupying rooms at the old Sargent Hotel, and on Friday evening were out calling on a neighbor. During their absence Chaney crawled into the house by way of a cellar window, leaving his shoes in the cellar. He proceeded upstairs and secreted himself in a closet in Mrs. Chaney’s room. This must have been before 9 o’clock and for some unknown reason the man remained in the closet several hours. He may have fallen into a stupor, or possibly was waiting until the neighbors were asleep and there was least danger of detection. In any event, an immense pool of tobacco spit found in the closet attests the fact that he was hidden there several hours. Mrs. Chaney and her son, a lad about 15 years of age, came home soon after 9 o’clock and retired. Between 1 and 2 o’clock Chaney emerged from the closet and began abusing the woman, striking her with a club. The boy was awakened by his mother’s cries of "Murder!" and quickly dashed out of the building in his night clothing and ran to the railroad roundhouse for help. Some of the workmen there hurried back with the boy, and as they ran they heard several shots from a revolver. On reaching the room a horrible sight met their gaze. Mrs. Chaney was mortally wounded, one bullet having pierced her stomach and another entered her left chest, just below the collar bone. She died in about half an hour without regaining consciousness. Nearby lay the body of her murderer. After shooting the woman, Chaney had fired a shot into his own head. Mrs. Chaney was 44 years of age. Her funeral services were held Monday morning at Garrett and the remains were brought to this place for interment in the Catholic Cemetery. Chaney’s body was shipped to Montpelier, Ohio, for burial at his former home. ~ 10-13-1898
Chaney John P, 91, died while listening to the Louis-Walcott fight June 25, 1948 at his home in Wilmot. He was a retired Washington Twp farmer. He was found by his wife Saturday morning. Death resulted from a coronary thrombosis. Before retiring, Mr. and Mrs. Chaney, who had been married 68 years, had been engaged in farming in Washington Twp. The wife, two sons and two daughters survive. + 6-?-1948
Chaney Mary - See Jesse Chaney. Jacob Aman of Grand Rapids and Joseph Aman of South Chicago were called here on Monday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Chaney. ~ 10-13-1898
Chaney Mary E Reinsch, 87, of Markle, a former resident of Albion, died Dec. 27, 1985. She was born Aug. 4, 1898 in LaGrange County to Rollin and Samantha Bozer Eddy. Her first marriage was to John F. Reinsch on Nov. 6, 1919 and he died June 27, 1969. Her second marriage was to George Chaney July 13, 1971 and he died June 27, 1977. She was a retired bookkeeper for the Noble County Co-op. Surviving are two sons, John Reinsch Jr. of Leo, and Richard Reinsch of Gallatin, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Jeanette) Gensic of Markle; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister. Services Monday at Myers Funeral Home, Markle. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-27-1985
Chaney Maurine P, 61, died at Livingston Health Care Center, Howell, Mich. She was born in Kendallville July 25, 1922 to James and Grace (Snyder) Smith. Surviving are a daughter, Susan Sells of South Milford; two sons, Victor of Kendallville, and Ronald of Lakeland, Mich.; two sisters, Wilma Sorg and Flossie Thomas, both Fort Wayne; and 11 grandchildren. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-26-1984
Chapman Bernard R "Bernie", 63, Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1911 in Kendallville to Raymond and Francis (Weaver) Chapman. He married Beulah D. Sexton Aug. 26, 1931 in Brimfield. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he retired in June 1974 from Broadway General Electric Plant in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Auburn Moose, Kendallville Eagles, a 15-year member of the Kendallville Fire Department and served on the Rome City Fire Department. Surviving are his father, Raymond of Elkhart; his wife, Beulah; a daughter, Mrs. Ross (Sheila) Jett, Wawaka; a son, Bernard W., R. 3, Kendallville; a brother, Richard, Rome City; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. + 5-?-1975
Chapman Beulah Doris, 91, of Kendallville, died Jan. 6, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had been employed at McCray Refrigeration and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. She was born Jan. 4, 1914 in Kendallville to Warren and Grace (Svoboda) Sexton. On Aug. 26, 1931 in Noble County she married Bernard Ray Chapman. He died April 24, 1975. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Ross Jett of Wawaka; 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Roger and Cherry Jett of Ligonier, Kathy Jett of Ithaca, N.Y., Linda Edwards of Albion, Mike and Deb Chapman of Kendallville and Steve and Cathy Chapman of Kendallville; 11 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a son, Bernard on May 3, 2004; 2 brothers, Warren Sexton Jr. and Lawrence Sexton; and a sister, Helen Chapman. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-7-2005
Chapman Charles E, 63, a resident of Bear Lake, died December 17, 2006 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born January 16, 1942 in Grant County, Ind., a son of Charles E. and Thelma Mae (Armstrong) Chapman Jr. His family moved to Ormas, and in the mid 1950s to Bear Lake. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School. On November 1, 1963 he married Linda S. Addington. They moved to their present home in 1968. An auto body technician, he was employed at Ed's Body Shop in Albion for over 8 years and Trier's Body Shop from 1982 until retirement in May 2005. He was a member of Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Rhonda (Brad) Blickenstaff of Auburn; 2 sons, Troy (Kelly) Chapman of Kendallville and Chad (Angie McKissack) Chapman of North Manchester; 8 grandchildren; his mother of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Donald (Phyllis) Chapman of Wolf Lake and Richard (Sharon) Chapman of Payne, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral December 21 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. Churubusco News 12-20-2006
Chapman Clarence W, 97, of Rome City, died today in Thurston Wood Nursing Home in Sturgis, Mich. He was born Dec. 26, 1901 in Rome City to Fred and Eudora L. (Nichols) Chapman. On Aug. 30, 1931 in Rome City he married Helen Frick. She died Jan. 10, 1993. He was a self-employed owner of a fruit farm. Surviving are a daughter, Joann Chapman of Highland; 2 sons, John of Rome City and Larry of Sturgis, Mich.; a sister, Marietta Chapman of Rome City; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kerwin; 2 sisters and a brother. Funeral Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-18-1998
Chapman Fay, 88, a Rome City resident, died Sunday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Columbia City March 4, 1894 and lived there until her marriage to Frank W. Chapman on June 1, 1949. He died May 24, 1959. She moved to Rome City in 1956 from Richmond where she had lived 1920-1950. Prior to that she and her husband lived in St. Joe. She was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church, Rome City Community Club, and a 60-year member of Rome City OES. Surviving are a brother, Ashler Western; and a sister, Velma Leamon, both Columbia City. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel in Columbia City. Burial, Nolt Cemetery. + 10-31-1982
Chapman Floyd, about 72, a former school teacher at Rome City and who had lived in the resort city most of his life, died Aug. 31, 1964 at McCray Hospital. He was born in Rome City July 28, 1892, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Chapman. He was a member of the Rome City American Legion Post. His lifetime hobby was raising flowers. Surviving are a brother, Ray of Elkhart; and two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Florence) Stevenson of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Wilbur (Mary) Weaver of Wawaka. Funeral at Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1964
Chapman Gala B, former Ligonier resident, died Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla. Her husband, Dr. L. M. Chapman, died Oct. 7, 1962. Graveside services Friday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1977
Chapman Harry L, 74, died June 26, 1995 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He suffered an apparent heart attack on June 2 at his lake cottage on Snow Lake. He was born in Whitley County on Oct. 2, 1920, the son of Rev. Everett and Lois (Shively) Chapman. On Aug. 30, 1941 he married Wanda Ramsey in Whitley County. A Swan Twp farmer, he also worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Colleen McDougall of Hartford City and Gloria Lothamer of Greenfield; 2 sisters, Mrs. Joe (Grace) Krider of Churubusco and Mrs. Bob (Joy) Slabaugh of Sarasota, Fla.; 4 grandchildren, Kevin McDougall, Kelly Hall, Jeff and Chad Lothamer; and a great-grandson, Devon Pulley. Funeral Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-26-1995
Chapman Helen Mabel, 85, of Rome City, died Sunday in Vencor Hospital in LaGrange. She was born in Wawaka, March 26, 1907 to Jessie and Ada (Reidenbach) Frick. On Aug. 30, 1931 in Rome City she married Clarence Chapman. She was a member of Rome City Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband; a daughter JoAnn of Highland; 2 sons, Larry of Sturgis, Mich., and John of Rome City; 2 sisters, Esther Poage of Kendallville and Lucille Becker of Phoenix, Ariz.; 2 brothers, Donald Frick of Rome City and Bob Frick of Orlando, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Kerwin, and a brother, John Frick, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-10-1993
Chapman Hugh, about 55, a native of Rome City and a former school instructor at that place, died May 9, 1949 at Mishawaka, where he was employed as an instructor in the schools of that city. Surviving are the wife; two children; his father, O. M. of Rome City; three brothers, Ray of Mishawaka, and Floyd of Rome City (only two named); and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Stevenson of near Wolcottville, and Mrs. Mary Weaver of near Wawaka. + 5-?-1949
Chapman John A, 71, of Rome City, died Dec. 26, 2003 in Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Bronze Star recipient. He was a farmer and did masonry work and most recently transported RV's. He was a member of Rome City American Legion Post No. 381. He was born Jan. 10, 1932 to Clarence and Helen (Frick) Chapman in Rome City. He married Gloria a. Eberly on June 15, 1957 in Knox County. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Ellen of Howe, Alan and Deb of Rome City, Greg and Cindy of Big Lake, Minn., and Tim and Julie of Kendallville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and David Arrington of LaGrange and Sara and Richard Bowers of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Patty Chapman of Howe; and a sister, Joann Chapman of Highland. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kerwin. Services Monday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-27-2003
Chapman Kerwin, 33, R. 1, Rome City, was pronounced dead on arrival at LaGrange County Hospital after being killed while cutting trees on their property Monday. Survivors are the wife, Sally; one daughter, Susan; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence, Chapman; two brothers, Larry and John; and one sister, Jo Ann. Funeral Thursday at Rome City Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1969
Chapman Mary C, widow of John M. Chapman, former residents of Ligonier, Albion and South Bend, died May 30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence H. Wilson, Philadelphia. Mary Cordelia, daughter of Westley and Jane Skinner White, was born in Jefferson Twp Nov. 22, 1844. After the death of her parents in early childhood she spent some years with relatives in Ohio. Returning later, she lived in Albion until she attended Granville Seminary in Granville, Ohio. There she began her study of art which she continued later in Cincinnati. Returning to Indiana, she taught in Noble County until her marriage on Sept. 10, 1872 to John Milton Chapman of Ligonier. The ceremony was performed in the Lutheran Church in Albion and was followed by a reception at the home of her relatives, Judge and Mrs. William Clapp. With her husband and three children, she moved to South Bend in 1882 where she lived for some years after the death of Mr. Chapman in 1894. In 1901 she moved to Las Vegas, N.M. and later to Santa Fe, where she made her home until 1930. In her childhood she became a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Dwight W. of Chicago, and Kenneth M. of Santa Fe; and a daughter, Mrs. Clarence H. Wilson of Philadelphia. + 5-?-1933
Chapman Nellie, 99, formerly of Columbia City, died May 27, 1989 at Columbia City Community Care Center. She was born in Noble County on March 1, 1890, a daughter of Samuel and Lidra Brown Black. She was reared and educated in Green Twp. On Dec. 21, 1912 she married Earl W. Chapman, and they established a home on the Chapman farm in Thorncreek Twp. He preceded her in death. Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Willard (Ethel) Knisley of R. 1, Columbia City, Mrs. Fred (Carol) Schinbeckler of Greenfield, Mrs. J. C. (Helen) Orcutt of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Vern (Hilda) Diffendarfer of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Dale (Hazel) Fisher of Columbia City, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Putman of South Haven, Mich., and Mrs. James (Jeanette) Myers of Columbia City; 24 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sarah Shively, a resident at Timbercrest, North Manchester. + 5-27-1989
Chapman Raymond J, 87, died Saturday at Medco Nursing Center, Elkhart. He was born Dec. 17, 1887 in Rome City. He was a former barber in this area. Surviving are one son, Richard H., Rome City; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services will be Tuesday at White Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Rome City Cemetery. One son, Bernard (Bernie), Kendallville, preceded him in death. + 12-?-1975
Chapman Richard Hugh, 71, of Rome City, died April 25, 1995 in McCray Hospital. He was born in Wawaka on April 26, 1923 to Raymond J. and Frances E. (Weaver) Chapman. On Nov. 27, 1946 in Wolcottville he married Dorothy Gene Jolly. A 1942 graduate of Rome City High School, he was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in 1978 after 29 years with Newnam Foundry. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Suzanne Spieth of San Antonio, TX, and Kathleen Springer of Columbia City; 3 sons, Richard Jr. of Lakeland FL, Jerry of Sevierville, TN and Scott of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Willard and Bernard; and 2 sisters, Jenny Rhor and Thelma Delapp, preceded him in death. Graveside services in Orange Cemetery Friday. + 4-25-1995
Chapman Wanda L, 86, formerly of Churubusco, died March 18, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 17, 1922 in Whitley County, the daughter of Orval and Aria (Gaff) Ramsey. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1940 and married Harry Chapman on Aug. 30, 1941. He died June 26, 1995. She retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne in 1982, after 30 years of service. She was a member of Believer's Bible Fellowship, Churubusco, and ELEX Club. Surviving are daughters, Colleen (Jim Williams) McDougall of Fremont and Gloria Fox of Greenfield; a sister, Hilda Thornburg of Syracuse; 4 grandchildren, Kevin (Beth) McDougall, Kelly McDougall, Jeff Lothamer and Chad (Zhou) Lothamer; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Edna Shroyer in 1958; and a brother, Orval Ramsey in 1994. Services Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 3-20-2009
Chapman Wilma nee Flint, 27, died Sunday at the McCray Hospital due to gangrene caused by obstruction of the bowels. She was born at Rome City on Sept. 15, 1915. She with her husband, Willard, and surviving daughter and son, Madonna Jean 10, and Gary Earl 9, had been living about a mile north of Brimfield. Also surviving are three brothers, four sisters and her father. Funeral Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1943
Chappell Arthur J, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Chappell, was born at Goodland, Ind., April 10, 1871 and died at Kendallville March 4, 1907, aged 35 years 10 months and 24 days. He attended school at Indianapolis until he was 17 when he went to Kentland, Ind. and entered the drug store of Eline Smith, in whose employ he remained 3 years. He moved to Goshen, then LaPorte, then to Kendallville, then Elkhart. On July 21, 1900 at Kendallville he married Anna Florence Butts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Butts. To this union one son was born. His leaves a wife, son Paul, parents, 3 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity, the Elks and Knights of Pythias. ^ 3-14-1907
Chappell Francis, 67, and Clara died in a murder-suicide appeared to have been brought about by his despondency over her ill health. The Chappells came to Kendallville about 15 years ago from Pennville, having engaged in the furniture and undertaking business with the son, James M. Chappell. The latter retired from the business here over two years ago, moving to Louisville, where he now holds the position as vice president of the Kentucky Lumber & Millwork Co., where the elder was employed. Two years ago last September Francis disposed of his interests in the undertaking business to Mrs. Grace Reyher and Raymond D. Irwin. According to details about the Louisville tragedy, Francis fatally shot his sick wife, Mrs. Clara Armenda Chappell, 62, in the head and then ended his life by turning the weapon upon himself at their home, 1851 Bonnycastle Ave. The son, James M. discovered the tragedy yesterday morning. With two bullet holes over her right temple, she was still alive but unconscious, and died at 8:33 o’clock. He was dead in bed with a bullet hole in his right temple. A revolver clutched in his right hand gave evidence of the circumstances of the double tragedy. The son said his mother had been in ill health for several months and it preyed upon his father’s mind. He recalled a recent conversation in which is father told of his worry, "I don’t know how I can stand it much longer." The weapon used was a new one of cheap make and purchased for the purpose it was put to. James said he had never seen it before and did not know his father possessed it. Besides his son, Francis is survived by two brothers, Charles and Lee; and a half-sister, Mrs. G. W. Ellis, all of Springfield, O. Clara is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral services tomorrow. + 4-29-1926
Charles Adam Wayne, 11, of Goshen, died Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Kendallville on Jan. 11, 1985 to Gordon and Lisa (Allen) Charles. Surviving are his parents in Goshen; a sister, Nicole; and 2 brothers, George and Gordon. Funeral Saturday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-30-1996
Charles Carol Lynn, 63, Kendallville, died Nov. 29, 2002 at home. She was born June 28, 1939 in Hicksville, Ohio to Walter and Frances Grace (Maxwell) Wilson. She was a member of the board of Reliable Tool in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Eric Burtch; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Kelly and Jennifer Charles and Arthur Charles, all of Kendallville; a sister, Jo Swartz of Wapokoneta, Ohio; and 5 grandchildren, Kevin and Michael Charles, Phillip Lamonte, and Macy and Daniel Burtch. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. ^ 12-1-2002
Charles Harvie L, 70, North Shore Dr., died Monday in Beach Memorial Hospital, St. Petersburg Beach, Fla., of a heart attack. He was born May 10, 1901 in Princeton, Ill. and was married Oct. 14, 1933 in Chicago to Elsie Frost. He came to Kendallville in 1946 from Muskegon, Mich., where he founded the H & L Machine Works, and after a short time came to Kendallville and founded the Reliable Tool & Machine Co., Inc. of which he is president. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Owen L. (Susie) Drerup, North Shore Drive; a son, Arthur L., Heritage Heights; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Wickhorst, Oak Park, Ill., and Mrs. Muriel Barkman, Tisklawka, Ill.; and five grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Charles Lawrence A, 66, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly today in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 5, 1927 in Philbert, Va. to John and Sarah (Rasnake) Charles. He retired from Kendallville Foundry in 1968 and was a member of the True Church of God in Lisbon. Surviving are a sister, Gertrude Whittaker of Ligonier; 3 brothers, George of Squire, W. Va., John of Lincolnton, N.C. and Elmer of Ligonier. Three brothers, Landan, Henry and Jim; and a sister, Halifar Rasnake, preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-1-1994
Charles Roy L, 47, died Saturday in Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa. He was born in Norwalk, Ohio, July 29, 1944 to Leonard E. and Stella (Matthews) Charles. On April 23, 1966 in Norwalk he married Alice Walker. He was a painter for Kessler Tank Co. in Fremont, Ohio. Surviving are his mother; his wife; 4 daughters, Tina Owens, Starina, Tammy and Beth Charles; a son, Roy L., all of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Jean Powers and Mary Preston of Kendallville, and Rose Coy of Norwalk, Ohio; a brother, Len, of Ontario, Calif.; and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-3-1991
Charles Ruth (Harding), 49, of LaGrange, was killed Friday when the car in which she was riding struck the left rear of a stalled coal truck on State Road 9 near the Pigeon River bridge at the south edge of Howe. The truck, operated by Paul G. Kennedy, 42, of LaGrange, was standing on the highway without lights and without warning flares as required by law. Kennedy thought his battery was dead and was located at a farm house trying to find someone who would assist him. She is survived by her husband, Xenophen; two sons, Duane O. 16, the driver of the auto, and Ellwyn; and a daughter, Evelyn, 25, also a passenger, Sturgis, Mich. + 3-26-1949
Charles Stella, 77, died June 7, 2001 at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1924 in Richmond to Edward and Ethel (Turner) Matthews. On June 26, 1943 she married Leonard E. Charles in Norwalk, Ohio. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Roger Powers of Corunna and Mary and Dave Rouch of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Len and Eileen Charles of Alta Loma, Calif.; 2 sisters, Thelma of Delta, Ohio and Joan Gamble of Fitchville, Ohio; 3 brothers, Robert Matthews of Elyria, Ohio, Frank Matthews of Mansfield, Ohio and Stanley Matthews of New Haven, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Roy; a daughter, Rose Coy; a grandchild, Robert Charles; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Services today at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-11-2001
Charter Charles S was born Feb. 22, 1863 near Port Mitchell, Noble County, died at Albion, Aug. 14, 1925, aged 62 years, 5 months and 23 days. He married Della Layman on Aug. 3, 1912. Surviving are his wife; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Shaffer, and one brother, Perry, both Kendallville. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Aug. 17, 1925. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-?-1925
Charter Idella, 76, died Friday at the home of Harvey Busz near Albion. She was the widow of the late Charles Charter. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Hyndman of South Whitley, Mrs. Claude Cramer of Columbia City; a son, Frank Butler of Eaton; and a sister, Effie Croft of Buchanan. Funeral at Bonham Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-?-1943
Charter Perry, 95, for many years a resident of Albion and Kendallville, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clara Rogers, Granite City, Ill. One of a family of five children, he was engaged in the well business at Kendallville for many years, being employed at one time by W. H. Rinebolt. He left Kendallville 20 years ago to reside with his daughter. His wife died 28 years ago. Two daughters and a son also preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Walter Condran; a son, Charles, all Granite City; a son, Thomas, somewhere in Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. John Smith of Kendallville; two grandchildren. + 1-?-1941
Chartrand Orrilla M, 93, died Nov. 6, 2002 at Miller's Merry Manor in LaGrange. She had been a waitress. She was born in Noble County on March 9, 1909 to Oliver and Harriett (McDonald) Rice. She married Arthur Chartrand on May 3, 1943 in Bowling Green, Ohio. He died April 20, 1955. Also preceding her in death were a brother and 2 sisters. Graveside services Saturday at Sweet Cemetery. ^ 11-8-2002
Chase Earl G, 62, 615 Dowling St., died Tuesday at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Kokomo Aug. 4, 1918, he was the son of Richard and Goldie (Blackburn) Chase. In South Milford on Aug. 9, 1977, he married Annie Carey. He moved from Detroit, Mich. to Kendallville 30 years ago. He was a retired truck driver for Homer Saber Inc., Fort Wayne. A WW II veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 86 and Kendallville VFW Post 2749. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Sue of Southgate, Mich., and Karen 14, at home; a son, William 13, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William (Grace) Linton, Lakewood, Calif., and Mrs. William (Lillian) Leathers, Harrison, Mich.; a stepsister, Mrs. Myrtle Bittle, Sparks, Nev.; and a brother, Robert, New Orleans, La. Services Friday in Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Jefferson Cemetery, Upland. + 6-?-1981
Chase Ruth was born Nov. 9, 1907 and died March 26, 1977. Funeral May 28, 1977 at Trinity Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-?-1977
Chatfield Dena D of R. 2, Wolcottville died Monday at her residence in Bradenton, Fla. Born Dec. 21, 1901 in Fremont, Mich., she was the daughter of Ed and Letha (Kent) Drost. On Dec. 21, 1933 in South Haven, Mich., she married Roy Chatfield. She moved to the Ligonier area in 1947 and to Wolcottville 10 years ago. She was a teacher in Washington Twp and Ligonier schools and a member of BPFW of Ligonier and Ligonier First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Sue Miller of Goshen and Charla Fought of Topeka; a brother, Vincent of Key West, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Friday at First Presbyterian Church, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-18-1985
Chatfield Roy C, 81, of R. 1, Topeka, died Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born July 6, 1908 in South Haven, Mich., he was the son of George and Florence (Kispaugh) Chatfield. On Dec. 21, 1933 in South Haven, he married Dena Drost, who died in 1985. He had lived in the Ligonier-Topeka area most of his life. He was founder and former owner of Tower Advertising Products in Ligonier. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Elks Club and Masonic Lodge, all in Ligonier, and was a former board member of the Noble County Association of Retarded Citizens, where he was president in 1981, and the United Way of Noble County. He attended Topeka United Methodist Church. In 1988 he was named Senior of the Year in Bradenton, Fla. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Sue) Miller of Goshen, and Mrs. Dennis (Charla) Fought of Topeka; a sister, Esther Hejduk of Hartford, Mich.; a brother, Henry of Fallbrook, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Topeka United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-31-1989
Chatham Thelma died May 17 at the hospital in Winfield, Kansas. She had resided with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Mary Alice) Bagot in Oxford, Kansas for nearly five years. She was the widow of the late Robert Chatham, a former Shreveport, La., banker. She was the daughter of Marcus and Bertha (Robbins) Brown and resided in Cromwell as a young lady. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tracy, formerly of Fort Worth, Texas. Surviving are her daughter; one brother, Carl of Shreveport, La.; two grandsons; two aunts, Mrs. Glenna Hanesworth and Mrs. Freda Shough, Columbus, Ohio. + 5-17-1966
Chavez Andrew, 78, of Ligonier, died March 10, 2004 at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. He had been employed as a shipping clerk at Johnson Controls for 25 years and was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City. He was born Dec. 10, 1925 in Coleman, Texas to Hilario and Anita (DelGado) Chavez. On May 5, 1945 in Laredo, Mexico, he married Teodosia Cantu. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Hilary and Jalaine of Clinton, Mich., Andrew Jr. of Kendallville, and Joseph and Laura of Honolulu, Hawaii; 8 daughters and 7 sons-in-law, Ana Marie and Henry Sanchez, Mary Jane and Edis Deel, Rebecca and David Bacon, all of Ligonier, Yolanda Owens and Carmen and Kenneth Powers of Goshen, Juliet and Sherman Leamon of Syracuse, Martha and Mike Jones of Cromwell and Lucille and Jim Fearnow of LaGrange; a brother, Guadalupe of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Regino Garcia of Haywood, Calif.; 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen; a brother, Roberto; and 3 grandchildren. Services Saturday at St. Gaspar Church. ^ 3-11-2004
Cheney Bessie, 91, of Bentonville, Arkansas, a former Ligonier resident and daughter of Benjamin and Mary Freeland, died Friday in Arkansas. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Graveside services Monday at Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Chester Adelee F, 69, died Tuesday in Manatee Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. She was born July 27, 1929 in St. Johns, Mich. to Oliver Matter and Ilah (Waddell) Matter Harrod. On June 9, 1951 in Fort Wayne she married Lyle Chester. She was a former LPN for Dr. James Chandler and McCray and Parkview hospitals. She was a former member of First Christian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her mother; her husband; 2 sons, Michael and Dudley Chester of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Rebecca and Brent Chester and Stacey and Jeremy Martin; a brother, Stewart Matter of Fort Myers, Fla.; 2 sisters, Charlene Didier and Mary Davidson of Fort Wayne; and a half-sister, Leann Spur of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Martin on Dec. 9, 1992. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-18-1999
Chester Margaret E "Peggy", 55, R. 1, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 1917 in Jackson, Mich. to Norbert and Bernice (Johnson) Parrot and was married Nov. 8, 1941 to Carl E. Chester. She was a resident of Rome City since 1955, coming from Fort Wayne where she had resided since 1931. She was a housewife, writer, publisher of Limberlost Knit Notes and taught knitting classes. She was a member of Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to the husband are two daughters, Mrs. Wade (Beverly) Castator, Waterloo, and Miss Barbara, LaGrange; a son, Norbert C., R. 3, Wolcottville; three brothers, Walter, Norbert and George William Parrot, all Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 2-?-1973
Chevillot Martha L, 55, (Mrs. Louis H.), Payne, Ohio, sister of Gay Plattor, Avilla, died Sunday at the Paulding, O., Memorial Hospital. Funeral Wednesday of last week at St. John’s Catholic Church, Payne. ~ 7-19-1962
Chiddister Bob C, 53, of Cromwell, died June 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born Aug. 15, 1957 in LaGrange to Bob W. and Deloris (McClure) Chiddister. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1976. He worked for Cromwell Lumber Co. and North Central Coop. He is survived by 2 sons, Scott (Tonia) Chiddister of Albion and Travis (Jenny) Chiddister of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Emily and Ally Chiddister; his mother; 3 sisters, Sally (Kerry) Wilson of Albion, Sherri (Lewis) Kilgore of Wolf Lake, and Shellie (Don Click) Koze of Ligonier. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral June 21 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-18-2011
Chiddister Bob W, 85, of Ligonier, died Sept. 13, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Albion. He retired from Anderson Bowling in Goshen after 40 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was born Oct. 4, 1924, in LaGrange County to Buryl and Madge (Cobbum) Chiddister. He married Deloris Janet McClure on Oct. 6, 1956. Surviving are his wife; a son, Bob C. Chiddister of Cromwell; three daughters, Sally and Kerry Wilson of Albion, Sheri and Lewis Kilgore of Wolf Lake and Shellie Koze of Albion; 10 grandchildren, Scott Chiddister, Travis Chiddister, Cory Slone, Chad Wilson, Brad May, Amanda May, Nick, Andrea, Laura and Amy Koze; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral Thursday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-14-2010
Chiddister Dellos and Dorothy, 613 Colorado St., Goshen, former Ligonier residents, were killed in a traffic accident in Michigan’s upper peninsula Aug. 14. He was a retired elementary teacher in the Elkhart Community Schools, a previous teacher at Perry Elementary north of Ligonier; and she was a special education teacher at New Paris Elementary School. They were westbound on M-28 near Christmas, Mich., when he attempted to turn left into a private drive. The car was struck by an eastbound semi. He was born Oct. 22, 1912 and had taught in the Elkhart Community Schools for 14 years. He retired in June 1976 and was employed as a courier at Salem Bank & Trust at the time of his death. She was a daughter of Bessie and Hugh W. Trotter. She was first married to Wilbur Musselman, who died in July 1962. Her survivors include a son, Jan Musselman, Merrillville; and a brother, Francis M. Trotter, Elkhart. His survivors include a son, Carlyle, Arlington, Heights, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Karen) Smith, Middlebury; and a sister, Mrs. Fay Owen, Millersburg. Funeral arrangements pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. + 8-14-????
Chiddister Harry, 87, of Medco Nursing Home, Elkhart, and a former Ligonier resident, died Thursday in Elkhart Hospital. Surviving are a sister, Nedra Stauffer; and a brother, Howard, both of Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 11-3-1988
Chiddister Howard, 85, of 141 Clark St., Elkhart, died Monday in Elkhart Hospital. He was born March 3, 1903 in Ligonier, the son of Price and Margaret "Maggie" (Nicholas) Chiddister. On Sept. 22, 1930 he married Mildred Kime, who died on June 21. He moved from Ligonier to Elkhart 45 years ago. He was a self-employed paper hanger and painter and a member of Elkhart Elks lodge. Surviving are a sister, Nedra Stauffer of Elkhart; and a brother, Merle of Fort Wayne. Services Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-3-1988
Chiddister Laura M, 70, was found dead at her residence Saturday. She was born May 13, 1902 in Sparta Twp, the daughter of Amos and Elva Magnuson. She was the widow of Arthur Chiddister, to whom she was married Nov. 29, 1923. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Laurine) Duesler, Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Smolinske, Auburn, and Mrs. Terrel Leamon, Cromwell; two brothers, Claude, Syracuse, and Glenn, Larwill; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Funeral today in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1973
Chiddister Leland P, 74, of Ligonier, died Wednesday as the result of an auto accident at U.S. 20 and Ind. 5. He was born April 7, 1923 in LaGrange County to Buryl and Madge (Cobbum) Chiddister. On Feb. 19, 1947 in Ligonier he married Betty Sprague. An electrician who retired in 1983 from Dana Corp. in Syracuse, he was a WW II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Marilyn) Essley of Kendallville and Mrs. Bruce (Connie) Burns of LaGrange; a brother, Robert of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Max (Donnabelle) Zimmerman of Wawaka; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A son, Ronald, preceded him in death in 1968. Funeral Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-28-1997
Chiddister Madge "Granny, 87, of Ligonier, died Tuesday in Kenney Health Care Center. Born Sept. 6, 1900 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Amos and Della (Pence) Cobbum. On Feb. 5, 1921 in LaGrange, she married Buryl Chiddister. He died in 1968. She was a lifetime LaGrange and Noble County resident. Surviving are a daughter, Donna Belle Zimmerman of Ligonier; two sons, Leland and Bob, both Ligonier; two brothers, Dale of Bristol, and Stanley of Goshen; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A daughter, a grandchild, three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Services Friday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Brown Cemetery, Millersburg. + 5-31-1988
Chiddister Mildred, 80, Elkhart, died Tuesday in Elkhart Hospital. Born March 10, 1908 in Ligonier, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kime. On Sept. 22, 1930 in Albion, she married Howard Chiddister, who preceded her in death. She moved from Ligonier to Elkhart 45 years ago and had been employed by Chicago Telephone Service in Elkhart. There are no immediate survivors. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-19-1988
Chiddister N Marie, 87, died today at Heritage Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Goshen Feb. 7, 1904. On Feb. 23, 1924 in Winona Lake she married Elmer E. Chiddister. He died Aug. 6, 1963. She had lived in the Ligonier area 61 years, moving from Elkhart. She was a member of the Perry Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Frances) Fisel of Ligonier; three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Anna) Hollibaugh of New Port Richey, Fla., Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Lantz of Garrett, and Mrs. Emerson (Alice) Neff of Lorida, Fla.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Brown Cemetery, Millersburg. + 2-13-1985
Chiddister Raleigh was born June 5, 1898 and died May 13, 1970. Services May 16, 1970 at Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-13-1970
Chiddister Sharron, 46, Fraser, Mich., died Wednesday in Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oaks, Mich. Born Aug. 10, 1932 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Moore) Ferguson. She married Jerry Chiddister in August 1950 in Ligonier. She had lived in the Ligonier area, then moved to Michigan where she resided a number of years. Survivors are her husband; her stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Calbeck, Ligonier; one son, Jerry F. at home; and one sister, Mrs. Richard (Mary Jane) Shell, Ligonier. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1978
Chiddister Zachary Scott died Nov. 14, 2000 at Goshen Hospital due to prematurity. Surviving are his parents, Scott and Tonia (Wysong) Chiddister in Topeka; grandparents, Bob and Sarah Chiddister of Cromwell; Linda Wysong of Albion; great-grandparents, Bob and Dee Chiddister of Ligonier and David and Jean Boyle of Cromwell. Graveside services Friday at Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-18-2000
Chilcoat Paul R, 50, of Columbia City, died Jan. 11, 2008 at his residence. He was born to Rafe and Beverly Chilcoat on July 26, 1957 in St. Mary's, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. On Feb. 26, 2005 he married Tracie Myers in Wolf Lake. He was a CNC operator at Dexter Axle in Albion for 22 years and was a member of Albion Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 stepchildren; 2 half-brothers, Rafe Chilcoat Jr. and Randy Chilcoat of St. Mary's, Ohio; 2 sisters, Darlene Chilcoat of St. Mary's and Lorie (Greg) Meece of Peoria, Ariz.; and one brother, Charles of St. Mary's. Funeral at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-18-2008
Chilcote Frances, about 79, (b. 1-31-1875) died Oct. 10, 1954 at her home of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the widow of James Chilcote who died several years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Herschel Kitt of Albion; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Potter of Fort Wayne. Funeral at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1954
Chilcote Irene, 73, of Pleasant Lake, died April 22, 2005 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She retired after 18 years working for M.S.D. of Steuben County in the cafeteria. She also owned and operated Rene's Restaurant in Pleasant Lake. She was a member of Pleasant Lake Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 31. She was born June 11, 1931 in Kendallville to Joseph and Alice (Gillespie) Workman. She was married to Richard Davis, Merlin Friskney and Gene Chilcote. They all preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Diane Davis of Pleasant Lake, Danny and Vickie Friskney of Angola; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Dennis Ginder of Leo and Peggy and Tim Braun of Pleasant Lake; 3 stepchildren; 7 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Workman. Services Wednesday at Pleasant Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Pleasant Lake Cemetery. ^ 4-24-2005
Chilcote James M was born near Albion in York Twp Aug. 3, 1868, the son of Samuel and Charlotte Chilcote. There were only 2 children in the family, a sister, Mrs. Anna Barcus of Albion, survives him. On Jan. 25, 1896 he was married to Frances Heck, who with one daughter, Irene, who is now Mrs. Herschel Kitt, and three grandchildren survive him. He was a skilled cabinet maker and about 45 years ago established a planing mill in Albion, and for the last 15 years the firm has been widely known as Chilcote & Kitt. He passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne on Dec. 11, 1940, being 72 years, 4 months and 8 days of age. The funeral was held at the home Dec. 14. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1940
Childers Amanda, died April 4 at Riley Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Aug. 22, 1983 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Ferlin and Krestina L. (Alleshouse) Childers, R. 3, Kendallville. Surviving with her parents are a brother, Chad 5, at home; grandparents, Lyn Alleshouse and, Paula Alleshouse, both Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Bueford Childers, Kendallville; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Alleshouse, Pleasant Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dailey, Angola, and Mrs. Esta Herron, Avilla. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. ~ 4-12-1984
Childers Bill R, 54, of Albion, died Nov. 8, 2006 at his parents' home from lung cancer. He had been employed in the maintenance department of Newnam Foundry in Kendallville. A 1970 graduate of Central Noble High School, he was a member of Gospel Lighthouse. He was born Feb. 5, 1952 in Garrett, Ky., to Edsel and Catherine (Cox) Childers. Surviving are his parents; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Jodi and David Helmer of Fort Wayne, Jamey and Michael Brokaw of Middlebury and Samantha Childers of Rogers, Ark.; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Kathy Childers of Leo; and 4 grandchildren, Corey Kiser, Makenna Brokaw, Bailee and Addison Helmer. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 11-9-2006
Childers Burnice, 24, Ligonier, was shot during an apparent argument with Terry Lee Fulford, a resident of the mobile home park. He was pronounced dead at the scene of a 12-gauge shotgun blast to the chest. He was born Feb. 6, 1950 in Hazard, Ky., and moved to Ligonier from Chicago, Ill., five years ago and was employed by Starcraft Corporation. Survivors include his widow, Janice; his father, Ray, Fairborn, Ohio; and his mother, Mrs. Cleon Napier, Ligonier; two sons, David and Steve, and a stepson, Tony, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Alma) Clark, Ligonier, Mrs. Harmon (Anna) Jones, Chicago; and his grandfather, William Fugate, Hazard, Ky. Funeral Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1975
Childers Charles E, 88, former resident who moved to R. 1, Milton, Ind. about a year ago to live with his daughter, Mrs. Fred Meredith, died Thursday in Richmond. He was a retired railroad conductor and a 63-year member of United Transportation Union. He was also a member of Rome City United Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to the daughter are four brothers, Allison, Chicago, Ill., William, Hillsdale, Mich., and Gene and Harley, addresses unknown; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in the church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Childress Roselyn M - Complications from an operation three days earlier caused the death of Mrs. Roselyn M. Childress, 32, of near Garrett, in the Garrett Hospital. She was the wife of Roy Childress and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Morr of Corunna, former Kendallville residents. Surviving beside her husband and parents are three sons, Robert, Michael and John, all at home; three brothers, Phillip of Kendallville, and Robert and George, both of Auburn; and one sister, Mrs. Betty Crager of Corunna. Services Wednesday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-1-1962
Childs Alice B, daughter of James B. and Ellen Childs, died of consumption at Syracuse, N.Y. July 23. She formerly resided at Wooster, Ohio and was a cousin of James N. Childs of this place. She was nearly 23 years of age. ^ 9-24-1886
Childs George Mrs died March 1 of heart disease. She was the mother of a large family. ^ 3-31-1881
Childs Diantha (Wells) was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. Sept. 2, 1811; died at Minneapolis, Minn. Feb. 16, aged 78 years 4 months and 20 days. She and her family were among the early settlers of this vicinity, having married John Childs when 18 years of age and moved with him and their little family to Noble County in 1844. Her husband died in 1870. At the time of her death she was with her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Conrad in Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Childs had 9 children, of whom 2 died in childhood. One died in later years and the remaining 6 survive. For years they lived on a farm near the DeKalb County line, from which they came to Kendallville more than 20 years ago and were for some time engaged in mercantile trade here. She was a charter member of the Disciple Church. The remains were brought here for interment on the early train Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-21-1890
Childs James N was born 12 miles west of Wooster in Wayne County, Ohio, March 29, 1832. At the age of 12 he accompanied his parents, John and Diantha Childs, to Noble County, where his father purchased a tract of unimproved land. He was soon obliged to bear his full share in clearing and developing the farm. On Dec. 25, 1851 he married Mahala E. Whitford, the daughter of the late Alonzo D. and Louisa (Webster) Whitford. She died April 9, 1894. they had three children: John W., a resident of Kendallville; Willie W. who died at the age of 3 ½; and Minnie L., who is the wife of Rufus Jones of Garrett. His second marriage was April 27, 1895, when Mrs. Rana A. Daniels, widow of the late Samuel S. Daniels and daughter of Stephen and Laura (Palmer) Calvin, became his wife. He was a farmer and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He died March 7. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter, three sisters, Rachel widow of the late A. P. Warner of Hastings, Mich., Mary and Martha who married respectively the 2 brothers, Joseph and A. D. Conrad, the former living in Calif. and the latter at Eldon, Ia.; besides 9 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday from the Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-11-1904
Childs Mahala L, the eldest daughter of Alonzo D. and Louisa M. Whitford, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, March 23, 1833, and died at her residence near Kendallville April 9, 1894, aged 61 years and 18 days. In the spring of 1837 her parents removed and settled in Noble County. When about 12 years old she united with the Whitford class, now known as Allen Chapel, with her parents. On Dec. 25, 1851 she married James N. Childs and subsequently they became the parents of 2 sons and one daughter, one of whom, a little boy, preceded her in death. She leaves her husband; one son; one daughter and 8 grandchildren; a mother; 2 brothers. Funeral at her residence on April 12. She was conveyed to the cemetery north of Kendallville. + 4-9-1894 ^ 4-20-1894
Childs William C was born in Wayne County, Ohio Sept. 26, 1831, the eldest son of John and Diantha Childs. In early life he removed with his parents to Noble County, where for many years he was a farmer and engaged in the lumber business. At the age of 21 he married Luset Earl. In 1882 he removed with his family to Chicago where he continued in the lumber business. Four children, Earl, William, John C., Robert M. and Franklin, preceded him in death. His widow and 4 children survive, Ella E., wife of Dr. H. A. Moyer, Kendallville, Alice C., wife of William H. Sherwood, N.Y.C., Minnie C. and William Childs of Chicago. Acute indigestion and heart failure were the immediate causes of death. Private services at the family residence in Chicago Sunday. Burial, Sept. 8 at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-6-1895
Chilson Bertha, 87, of Buffalo, died of a heart seizure in her home Sunday. She had only recently returned from a Caribbean cruise, having been accompanied by her daughter, Miss Eleanor, and niece, Mrs. Edwin Koher of Goshen. She was born Nov. 5, 1878 in Noble County, the daughter of Lewis and Ella (Meyers) Clayton, and resided in Mentone for a number of years before moving east. Surviving besides the daughter are one sister, Mrs. Ernest Calbeck, Cromwell. + 12-?-1965
Chilson Charity Rachel (Woodruff) was born in Ohio Sept. 26, 1824; died at her home 4 miles west of Kendallville Oct. 13, aged 72 years and 17 days. She married Ira Chilson Nov. 25, 1843. They had five children, 2 are still living. She leaves a companion, one son and one daughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. She united with the U. B. Church at Zion Chapel in 1859 where funeral was conducted. Burial, Union Cemetery. ^ 10-29-1897
Chilson Ira was born in Genesee County, New York, Sept. 3, 1818; died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jane Whitmore of Ionia County, Mich. Feb. 4, aged 79 years 5 months and 1 day. He left the home of his youth in 1839, locating in Ohio and was there married to Sarah Hance. They had one child. The wife died, leaving the father and orphan child. He married Charity Woodruff in 1843. They had 5 children, 2 of whom are living. In 1852 he and his family moved from Ohio and located near Kendallville where he remained until the death of his wife Oct. 12, 1897. He then went home with his daughter in Michigan. His remains were brought to Kendallville on Feb. 6 over the G.R.& I Railroad, thence to the home of Mrs. Trowbridge, 4 miles west. Funeral at Zion U. B. Church Feb. 6. Burial, Union Cemetery. ^ 2-11-1898
Chisholm Cora A, oldest daughter of William and Eliza Nott, was born in Coesse, Whitley County, Ind. Dec. 15, 1879 and removed with her parents to Noble County, where she resided till she married Jacob Chisholm on May 9, 1897. They had one child, Howard. She was a member of Butler Center Methodist Protestant Church. She died July 23 at the age of 21 years 7 months and 8 days. Funeral at Butler Center Church. Burial at the cemetery at Kendallville. ^ 8-30-1901
Chisholm Elizabeth M, 99, died June 26 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born Feb. 11, 1884 in Noble County, the daughter of Frederick and Anna (Wiese) Klemm. She married Jacob Chisholm in Noble County Nov. 23, 1903. He died May 27, 1937. She was a member of the Altarstar United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Everett and Maurice, R. 1, Garrett; a daughter, Mrs. George (Helen) Bair, Story Lake; a brother, Herman, Churubusco; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin; a daughter, Lois Beber; and four sisters, Lena Bonar, Emma Raypole, Susie Harrold and Katharine McCormick. Services June 30 in McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-7-1983
Chisholm Helen, 34, died Monday at the Irene Byron Sanitarium. Surviving are the husband, a son, the mother, and a sister. Funeral Wednesday at Butler Center Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1941
Chisholm Howard Rudolph was born to Cora and Jacob Chisholm on Nov. 27, 1900. He died Aug. 23, 1901, 8 months 26 days. Burial by his mother in the cemetery in Kendallville. ^ 8-30-1901
Chittenden Dorthea A, 65, of Garrett, died Aug. 12 at her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1932 in Noble County. Her parents were John N. and Leia F. (Smith) Berkes. She and Elbert Hugh Chittenden were married June 11, 1960 in Fort Wayne. She worked at Magnavox in Fort Wayne for 28 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Hope Alive Church, Avilla. Surviving are her husband; one son, Michael of Garrett; 3 daughters, Tammy Johnson and Sandra Stevens of Garrett, and Kimberly Kessler of Auburn; 3 brothers, Keith and Allan Berkes of Fort Wayne, and DeLois Zimmerman of Mentone; 3 sisters, Kathleen Harrold of Fort Wayne, Evelyn Himes of Warsaw and Dolores Hyde of Mentone; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Kerry Hugh; two brothers, John and Max; and one grandson. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 8-28-1997
Chivington Bernice M, 69, died Friday at her residence. A Van Wert, Ohio native, she had lived in Fort Wayne 50 years. She was past president of Spanish-American Auxiliary of Van Wert. Surviving are a daughter, Margie Schlau, Albion; three sons, Donald and Kenneth, Fort Wayne, and Daniel of Ludington, Mich.; a brother, Bernard Counseller of Van Wert; and eight grandchildren. Services today in Fort Wayne. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. + 11-28-1987
Choinski Alexander B, 58, died Sunday at his home. He resided at R. 1, LaOtto. He was the son of Alexander and Frances (Krzyzanowski) Choinski and came to the Ege community as a young boy. He was born May 24, 1913 in Racine, Wis., and was married to Mattie Lou Spencer in 1946. Surviving besides the wife are two daughters, Frances and Ferome; and two sons, Alex Jr. and Jerome, all at home. The funeral mass was held Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ege. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 12-30-1971
Chokey Helen C, 84, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hilo, Hawaii on Oct. 3, 2010. She was born on Jan. 29, 1926 to James and Cora Rosenogle in Noble County and was a 1944 graduate of Cromwell High School. She married Thomas Jackson in 1949. He died in 1976. She married Edward Kline in 1976. He died in 1982. In 1985 she married Russell Chokey. He died in 1994. She retired from Dana Corporation of Syracuse on Jan. 1, 1987 with 35 years of service. She is survived by one son, Michael Jackson of Pahoa, Hawaii; one grandson; 2 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John Rosenogle of Wawaka. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers. Funeral Oct. 16 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-10-2010
Choler Ella died Tuesday at her home three miles east of town from cancer. She was born 58 years ago, the daughter of Adam and Mary Fisher, both of whom were LaGrange County residents. Surviving are the widower, Phillip E; two daughters, Mrs. Robert E. Frutig and Mrs. Sidney E. Merrifield, both of near LaGrange; 12 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Cherry of Howe. Funeral this afternoon at the Mount Zion Lutheran Church. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 1-5-1932
Chorpenning James "Earl", 63, of Kendallville, died Dec. 9, 1991 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Auburn Oct. 13, 1928 to William and Wauneta (Sowles) Chorpenning. On Jun 6, 1961 in Auburn he married Dolores Iddings. He was former owner/operating of Earl's Tavern in Auburn and was in maintenance at the Noble County Courthouse. He was a member of Jimmerson Lake United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Troy (Dolores) Williams of Ligonier, Mrs. Dan (Vickie) Huston of Albion, and Mrs. John (Kay) Campbell of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Harold and J. R. Owen of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Lee (Pat) Springman of Auburn; 2 brothers, Robert Rink of Jimmerson Lake, Angola, and Marion Rink of Auburn; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A son, Ray Owen, and a brother, Richard Chorpenning, preceded him in death. Services today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 12-9-1991
Chorpenning William R "Dick", 60, Oesch Trailer Park, died Thursday at home. Born Aug. 3, 1927 in St. Joe, he was the son of Commodore and Waunetta (Soule) Chorpenning. He lived most of his life in DeKalb County. He moved from Garrett to Wolcottville in 1972. He worked 30 years at Messenger Corp. of Auburn and seven years for Targgart Printing Co., Wolcottville. In 1972 he married Patricia Garber. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Christina Majko of Calif., Barbara Lenker of LaGrange, Ann of Wolcottville, and Candy Rink Kruise of Texas; three sons, Commodore W. of Wolcottville, Charles of Atlanta, Ga., and Rodger L. Lenker of Wolcottville; one sister, Pat Springman of Waterloo; three brothers, Earl of Kendallville, Robert Rink of Angola and Marion Rink of Auburn; and 12 grandchildren. Preceding him in death in 1975 was a son, Craig. Funeral Saturday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-15-1987
Chovan Thelma G, 81, a former Ligonier resident, died Thursday at Cooper Rest Home, Bluffton. Daughter of Charles and Hanna (Anderson) Adamson, she was born Sept. 19, 1896 in Madera, Penn. She married A. Robert Chovan on May 1, 1947 in Tijuana, Mexico. He preceded her in death. She had lived in Bluffton since she moved from Linwood, Calif. last Sept. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. One daughter, Mrs. Robert Letha Todd Rupright of Ossian; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild survive. Graveside services at Oak Park Cemetery Monday. + 4-?-1978
Christman Butch, 70, of Atwood Lake, died May 18, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Ligonier on July 3, 1941, to Howard and Cleota (Hite) Chrisman. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 381 in Rome City. He was a salesman for Wynn Oil Products out of South Bend for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Nikki Snyder of Atwood Lake; 2 grandchildren, Alexis and Kaitlyn of Atwood Lake, 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Chrisman of Shipshewana and Phil and Judy Chrisman of Nappanee. Funeral Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ^ 5-21-2012
Chrisman Dorothy, 63, 409 Second St., died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. A native of Kendallville, she was born April 1, 1911, the daughter of Charles and Roberta (Eddy) Dickinson. She married Harley Chrisman June 1, 1929 in Kendallville. She was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church and the Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Pat (Barbara) Leamon, Cromwell, and Mrs. James (Nancy) Tierney, Wawaka; three sons, Ray, Ligonier, Donald, Cromwell, and Lee, Nappanee; two sisters, Mrs. John Hose, Stroh, and Mrs. Lester Firestone, South Bend; two brothers, Rev. Charles and Walter, both Fort Wayne; and 15 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1975
Chrisman Erma Marie, 81, of Ligonier, died Tuesday in Ligonier Health Care Center. She was born in Real Foot Lake, Tenn. on Oct. 22, 1910 to George and Stella (Cook) Himes. She married Robert McClure, who died in 1973. She then married Harley Chrisman. She was employed by Ligonier Rubber Co. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Ellen Frick; a sister, Dorothy Kief, both of Ligonier; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. One brother, John, and a sister, Lulu Meister, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-15-1992
Chrisman Harley L, 83, of Ligonier, died Sunday at his lake home near Ligonier. He was born Sept. 9, 1909 in LaGrange, the son of Logan and Myrtle (Rink) Chrisman. On June 1, 1929 in Kendallville he married Dorothy Dickinson, who died in 1975. He was a millwright for Lyon & Greenleaf in Ligonier for 55 years and a member of Ligonier Eagles Lodge. Surviving are 2 daughters, Barbara Leamon of Cromwell and Nancy Tierney of Wolcottville; 3 sons, Ray and Don of Ligonier and Lee of Nappanee; a brother, Howard of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. A son, Keith, 2 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-4-1993
Chrisman June (Parker) died at Three Rivers Hospital, Dec. 2, 1990. She graduated from Albion High School in 1941. Surviving are her husband, Harry; and a son, Steven; and one granddaughter. She is the daughter of Earl Parker. Two brothers and one sister also survive. Service at Geisler & Eley Funeral Home in Constantine, Michigan today. + 12-2-1990
Chrisman Margaret W of Ligonier, died Jan. 4, 2000 in her home. She was born in Anderson to Robert and Elizabeth (Marion) Ulmer. In 1968 in Chicago she married Ray J. Chrisman. She had been a secretary at Lyon & Greenleaf until retirement. Surviving are her husband and 3 stepchildren. Graveside memorial services later. + 1-4-2000
Christen Walter O, 88, 742 Dowling St., died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Germany on March 28, 1888. He married Elsa Vogel in 1910 in Germany. She died in October 1963. He then married Elizabeth Troeltzsch in 1965 at Pleasant Lake. He had resided in Kendallville 8 ½ years after moving here from Hudson. He was a retired millwright. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Morr, 888 Dowling St., and Mrs. Johanna Becker, R. 1, Pleasant Lake; two brothers, Otto, Reading, Pa., and Albert, Heinichen, Germany; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. + 11-?-1976
Christensen Anna Marie, 63, died at her home southwest of Avilla Sunday following a stroke of paralysis. Four sons survive. Funeral Wednesday from the home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 1-?-1936
Christensen Christ died at his home southwest of Swan Friday. He had been a resident of Swan Twp many years, being past 70 years old. The cause of his death being cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Anna Christensen, and 4 sons, all of Swan Twp. The funeral was held from the home Monday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. * 1932
Christensen Cicero B, 73, died April 12 in McCray Hospital. A lifelong resident of the area, he had lived at R. 1, LaOtto. He was born Feb. 27, 1906 in Tallula, Ill. to Chris and Anna (Hansen) Christensen. Surviving are three brothers, Elmer and Harvey, both of LaOtto, and Walter of Avilla. Services Monday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 4-19-1979
Christensen Elmer J, 81, R. 1, LaOtto, died Sunday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. A farmer, he had lived at R. 1, LaOtto for 69 years and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. He was born February 21, 1901 in Petersburg, Ill., the son of Chris and Anna (Hansen) Christensen. Survivors include two brothers, Harvey, LaOtto, and Walter, Avilla. One brother, Cicero, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 11-4-1982
Christensen Harvey R, 90, of LaOtto, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Tallula, Ill., Aug. 9, 1902, the son of Chris and Anna (Hansen) Christensen. On June 3, 1939 in Avilla he married Vuirl Freeman who died Jan. 27, 1988. He retired in 1968 from the Penn. Railroad and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 1-15-1993
Christensen Hilda M, 93, LaOtto, died December 7, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born November 12, 1910 in Swan Twp, Noble County, to Carl and Myrtle (Strong) Bolton. On June 27, 1937 at the Avilla Methodist Church parsonage she married Walter C. Christensen. He died June 18, 1989. Surviving are 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Paul W. Liebing of Avilla, Lois and George Krocker of Huntington, and Nancy and Michael Wolf of Kendallville; 2 sons, Carl of Pofftown, N.C., and Max of Avilla; 7 grandchildren and their spouses, Rodney Christensen, David and Lisa Troyer, Troy and Tara Wolf, Kurt Wolf, Gary Liebing, Darlene and Gary Kandel and Deborah and John Feighner; 13 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Grace Eckart and Gladys Bolton. She had worked at the Auburn Rubber Co. and at Wheel Works in Kendallville. Services at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-18-2003
Christensen Margaret, 74, died Aug. 24, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was a charter member of United Baptist Church in Rural Hall, N.C. She was born Nov. 4, 1932 to Frank and Millie (Marcus) Vickery. She married Carl Christensen in 1954. Surviving are her mother; her husband in Pfafftown; a son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Lee Christensen of Winston-Salem; 2 grandchildren, Benjamin and Chloe; a sister, Ruth Hicks of Waynesville, N.C.; a brother, Larry Vickery of Raleigh, N.C. She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Mulkey. Services Monday at United Baptist Church. Burial, Forsyth Memorial Park, Winston-Salem. ^ 8-25-2007
Christensen Vuirl A, R. 1, LaOtto, died Jan. 27 in Leesburg Regional Hospital, Leesburg, Fla. She was born June 10, 1905 in Swan Twp, the daughter of Murvin and Maude (Drake) Freeman. She and her husband, Harvey, have been married for 48 years. She was a school teacher and taught for 44 years at Swan Twp School. Surviving are her husband; one brother, Don Freeman, Swan; and one sister, Mrs. Clifford (Katherine) Emrich of Huntertown. Preceding her in death was one brother, Ray Freeman, and one sister, Margaret DeWitt. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church where services were conducted. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 2-2-1988
Christensen Walter C, 84, R. 2, Avilla, died Sunday in DeKalb Hospital. He was born Dec. 2, 1904 in Tallula, Ill., the son of Christopher and Anna (Hansen) Christensen. He married Hilda Bolton June 17, 1931 in the Avilla Methodist parsonage. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Paul Wade (Ann) Liebing and Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Wolf, Kendallville, and Mrs. George (Lois) Krocker of Huntington; two sons, Carl of Winston Salem, N.C., and Max of Avilla; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harvey, of LaOtto. Preceding him in death were two brothers. Services Wednesday at Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 6-20-1989
Christeon Rovena, 52 years, 3 months and 10 days, died at her home near Churubusco Feb. 20, 1929. She was the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Fulk, born in Green Twp, Nov. 10, 1876. On Jan. 26, 1901 she married George H. Christeon. They had 4 children, Fred and Lydia who preceded her in death, Mrs. Margaret Arnold and Mrs. Mary Herron, who with the parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters and one grandchild survive. She was a member of the local United Brethren Church. Funeral from the home Sunday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 2-20-1929
Christian Al, 49, of Kendallville, died March 17, 2009 in Kendallville. He was born in LaGrange, Indiana, on June 29, 1959 to Everett and Eloise (Anglin) Christian. He graduated from ITT Tech in Fort Wayne in 1985. He married Patricia Norton on May 29, 1999 in Berne, Indiana. He was recently employed with ITT Aerospace in Fort Wayne. He was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville and played bass in several bands over the years. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Cole, Brett and Luke; a daughter, Keli; his father of Kendallville; his sister, Donna Christian of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Dave and Regina Christian of Kendallville and Tim and Sara Christian of Batavia, Ill. He was preceded in death by his mother on Dec. 6, 2005. Funeral March 21 at First Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-19-2009
Christian Carolyn, 53, Kendallville, died March 6, 2003 at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., April 11, 1949 to William and Ruby Jean (Conn) DeRossett. She married David M. Christian March 2, 1968 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Barb Christian of Huntertown and Kevin and Sabrina Christian of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, April and David Blank of Chicago; 2 brothers, Gary DeRossett of Whiteland and Larry DeRossett of Otisville, Mich.; and 6 grandchildren, Cassandra, Ariel, Alana, Colby and Grace Christian and Lauren Blank. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; an infant sister; and a grandson, Cory Christian. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1966 and was employed at No-Sag in Kendallville for 12 years. She was a member of Bethel Christian Baptist Church where services were held. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 3-20-2003
Christian Eloise "Ellie", 64, died Dec. 6, 2005 in the emergency room at Parkview Noble Hospital. She retired from Teleflex in Kendallville in 2004. She was born Jan. 16, 1941 in Bradshaw, W.Va. to Robert and Opal (Mills) Anglin. She married Everett Christian on Sept. 6, 1958 in Lebanon, Va. Surviving are her husband in Kendallville; a daughter, Donna Christian of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Allen and Patti Christian of Kendallville, David Christian of Avilla and Tim and Sara Christian of Wheaton, Ill.; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Anglin of Kendallville; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley Christian of W. Va., Betty and Virgil Wright of Wolcottville; and Teresa Anglin of Avilla; and 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Shana, Cole, Brett and Hanna Christian. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ronnie and Doug Anglin. Services Saturday at Grace Christian Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-8-2005
Christian Patrick Cody, 1-day old son of William K. and Stephanie (Hastings) Christian, R. 4, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital, where he was born at 12:47 a.m. that day. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Hugh and Mary Tuttle of LaGrange, and Steven and Tina Hastings of R. 1, Ligonier; David and Carolyn Christian of R. 4, Kendallville; great-grandmothers, Ruby Meade Horn of Kendallville, and Betty Hastings of Albion. Graveside services Tuesday in Orange Cemetery. + 11-25-1989
Christian Roy Allen, 21, of Kendallville, died Sunday in an auto accident in Noble County. He was born in Kendallville on June 10, 1973 to Roy and Ruth (Stanley) Christian. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was employed by Midwest Molding in Wolcottville. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Virginia Keene of Vero Beach, Fla.; Paul and Polly Stanley of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Kimberly and Karie Christian of Kendallville; and a brother, Shannon Christian of Stroh. Funeral Wednesday in Salem Community Baptist Church, Ligonier. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery, Topeka. + 11-20-1994
Christiansen Mary A, P.C.C. 94, died Oct. 12, 2012 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Avilla. She was born on March 10, 1918, in Benicia, Calif., to Mark and Minnie Christiansen. She entered the convent of the Poor Clare Nuns in Santa Barbara, Calif., and made her first vows in 1940. She made her final profession of vows in 1943. In 1983 she came to Sacred Heart Nursing Home where she lived for 29 years. Mass of Christian Burial today at Sacred Heart Nursing Home Chapel, Avilla.
Burial, Sacred Heart Cemetery near Avilla. ^ 10-15-2012
Christianson Ida H, 87, died Oct. 12, 2003 at Kendallville Manor nursing home. She was a teacher with 25 years of service with East Noble School Corp. and 13 years in Wis. She was a graduate of Superior State Teacher College and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Kendallville BPW. She was born Oct. 30, 1915 in Oulu, Wis. to Thomas Leonard and Mary (Koski) Wentela. On July 14, 1948 in Duluth, Minn., she married Reuben W. Christianson. He died May 11, 1988. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ken Yarden of Yoder; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Rhonda Christianson of Kendallville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Bertha Jatzo of Iron River, Wis., and Emily and Titus Suo of Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother, Frans Wentela of Glendale, Ariz.; 3 grandsons, Chris Christianson and his wife, Brandy, Glenn and Galen Harden; and a great-grandson, Titus Christianson. Services Monday at Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-17-2003
Christianson Reuben Walter, 68, Kendallville businessman, died Wednesday at his home from heart trouble. He was born Nov. 19, 1919 in Gonvik, Minn., the son of Fritz Manville and Dagne (Tveit) Christianson. On July 14, 1948 in Duluth, Minn., he married Ida Helen Wentela. He moved to Kendallville from Park Falls, Wis. 40 years ago. He had been a watchmaker and jeweler since 1948 in Kendallville and had owned Christianson’s Jewelry Store since 1952. He was a graduate of Kansas City Watchmakers School and a certified master watchmaker. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist Church, Kendallville Kiwanis, BPOE Lodge No. 1194 for 32 years and American Legion Post 86. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ken (Nancy) Harden of Albion; a son, David of Kendallville; three sisters, Ruby Nelson of Dacona, Colo., Mrs. Ove (Jeannette) Nordahl and Mrs. Roy (Evelyn) Halvorsen, both Waterloo, Iowa; two brothers, Charles of Nashville, Tenn., and Floyd of Covina, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Services Saturday in Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-11-1988
Christie Gerald E died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. He was a lifetime Fort Wayne resident and a retired sheet metal worker. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; two daughters, Barbara Ann Huffman of Madison, Wis., and Carol Rose Cretsinger of LaOtto; a sister, Ruth Ann Repine of Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. Services Thursday in St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. + 7-25-1989
Christie O W died at his South Main St. residence. He was born in Benton Twp, Elkhart County, in 1861 and married Theera Benner of near Syracuse. He was bookkeeper for Lyon & Greenleaf Co. over 30 years, having previously taught school in Elkhart County. His death was caused by paralysis. Surviving are the wife; 2 brothers and sisters living in Elkhart County. Funeral from the home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Ligonier Leader 7-5-1922 Contributed by Judy Richter
Christle Patrick, 66, died July 26. He was a resident of the Sacred Heart Home. Services were Wednesday. Burial was in the cemetery at the home ~ 7-29-1954
Christlieb - A little child of William Christlieb of Swan Twp died Friday. ~ 5-9-1895
Christlieb Bessie M, 84, died Oct. 31 in Sacred Heart Home and had previously been a resident of R. 1, Churubusco. She was born Feb. 24, 1895 in Noble County to Milton and Sara (Skeels) Addis. She married Frank W. Christlieb March 10, 1913, and he died in February 1968. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Yoquelet, Ligonier, Mrs. Orville (Dortha) Ramsey, Churubusco; three sons, Milton, Garrett, Frank, Ligonier, and Paul of Churubusco; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard, two brothers and six sisters. Services Saturday in Smith Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 11-8-1979 + 10-31-1979
Christlieb Dale F, 73, formerly of Butler, died October 22, 2002 at Gainesville VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was born in Warren, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne; 3 sons, Calvin of Kendallville, Bob of Fort Wayne and Steven of Avilla; 3 brothers, Ted of Angola, Melvin of Las Vegas and Rick of Provo, Utah; 2 sisters, Virginia Schwartz of Garrett and Carol Geer of Wyoming; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dale Jr. He retired as owner and operator of Christlieb Construction. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. No local services. ~ 11-7-2002
Christlieb Dallas L, 71, of St. Joe, died Sept. 27, 2005 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He was self-employed in the timber-logging business and was a member of the Christian Assembly of God in Butler and several horse puller's associations. He was born May 19, 1934 in Auburn to Dallas L. and Myrtle (Friend) Christlieb. He married Fay Johnston on March 1, 1959 in Waterloo. Surviving are his wife; a son, Dallas Jr. of Butler; a daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Mark Shumaker of St. Joe; 2 brothers, John of Auburn and Dave of Albion; a sister, Becky Dowden of St. Joe; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Esther Cook. Graveside services Friday in Fairfield Cemetery near Corunna. ^ 9-28-2005
Christlieb Frank R, 82, Ligonier, died September 4, 2001 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WW II who received the Purple Heart for injuries received in action in Germany. An auctioneer and antique dealer, he served on the Ligonier police department. He was a member of West Noble American Legion. He was born June 17, 1919 in Churubusco to Frank and Bessie Marie (Addis) Christlieb. On May 20, 1939 in Albion he married Mae Ostrander, who died October 25, 1985. Also preceding him in death were a son, Jerry; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Evelyn Yoquelet. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Sally Christlieb of Elkhart; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Harvey Heintzelman of Ligonier, Sandy and Stan Lawson of Avilla, and Mary and Clyde Conn of Kimmell; 2 brothers, Milton of Garrett and Paul of Churubusco; a sister, Dortha Ramsey of Churubusco; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and his companion of 13 years, Phyllis Owens. Services at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 9-20-2001
Christlieb Jeremiah "Jerry", 83, a retired farmer living in Auburn for the past several years, died Saturday at his home. His death was attributed to the complications of age following an illness of two years. He was born August 1, 1877, at Swan, son of the late Isaac and Katherine Christlieb. In a ceremony performed December 23, 1912 at Henderson, Ky., he married Maude Marks, who preceded him in death a few years ago. Surviving are three brothers, Charles of Park Rapids, Minn.; Grover of Rainier, Oregon, and E. S. of Broadus, Mont. Three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in the Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 2-2-1962
Christlieb Jerry R, 50, of Ligonier, died July 17, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 19, 1942 in Elkhart County to Frank R. and Mae P. (Ostrander) Christlieb. On May 7, 1966 he married Geraldine Fatula in Seward, Pa.  He worked as a shipping/receiving clerk for Walker Manufacturing in Ligonier. He was a U.S.Army veteran and member of the West Noble American Legion Post 243. Surviving with his wife and father are a daughter, Laura Bush of Kimmell; a son, Michael Christlieb, at home; 3 sisters, Pat Heintzelman of Ligonier, Sandy Lawson of Kendallville, and Mary Conn of Kimmell; and a brother, Earl Christlieb of Elkhart. Two sons and 2 daughters preceded him in death. Funeral July 20 in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Advance Leader 7-22-1993 Contributed by Judy Richter
Christlieb Leonard R, 56, died Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. An Avilla native, he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne and retired in 1979 from Dana Corporation. He was a Korean Conflict Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy L.; a daughter, Karen Joy Lincoln of Fort Wayne; two sons, Victor L. and Michael L., at home; two sisters, Virginia Lincoln, Fort Wayne, and Janice Smith, Auburn; two brothers, Bernard and Kenneth, Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 11-5-1987 + 10-30-1987
Christlieb Lucy Marie, 93, of Garrett, died May 25, 2008 at DeKalb Hospital. She assisted her husband in the operation of Altona Heating & Plumbing. She was born in Whitley County on July 23, 1914 to Alan and Edna (Watters) Anderson. On Nov. 14, 1932 in Churubusco she married Milton Christlieb. He died Nov. 27, 2001. Surviving are 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Vivian and Max DePew of Churubusco, Fay Ann Holbrook of Garrett and Doris Jones of Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Janice Christlieb of Avilla; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward L. Anderson, and a great-grandson. Services Wednesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ^ 5-27-2008
Christlieb Mae, 65, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Friday at Goshen General Hospital. Services were today at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. She was born March 26, 1920 in Ligonier, the daughter of Earl and Iva (Merriman) Ostrander. On May 20, 1939 in Albion she married Frank Christlieb, who survives. She was a lifetime Ligonier area resident. Also surviving are three daughters, Patsy Heintzelman and Mary Blackwell of Ligonier, Sandy Lawson of Kendallville; two sons, Earl of Cromwell and Jerry of Ligonier; two sisters, Katherine Ostrander and Alice Lindemuth, both Ligonier; and two brothers, Richard of Ligonier and Robert of Fort Wayne. Thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. + 10-25-1985
Christlieb Marie E, 93, a former resident of Churubusco, died October 3, 2000 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born on August 2, 1907 in Churubusco, she was the eldest child of Willard and Lilah (Jetmore) Christlieb and was a lifelong resident of Churubusco. She was employed as a home domestic worker all of her life and lived with the Richard and Dottie Carpenter family in Churubusco from 1971 until entering the nursing home in 1996. She attended the Churubusco United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Edna Mae Christlieb; and by 4 brothers, Jasper N., Clarence, Homer and Fred H. Christlieb. Funeral Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. ~ 10-5-2000
Christlieb Marie R, 87, of Kendallville, died Dec. 18, 2008 at her residence in Lisbon. A factory worker, she was employed with King Seeley in Kendallville and Essex Wire in Ligonier. She was born in Auburn on July 15, 1921 to Filmore and Clara (King) Shull. She married Manuel Christlieb in 1941. He died in 1956. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Herb and Grace Christlieb of South Milford; a daughter, Gloria Howard of Kendallville; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 stepsisters. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Edward, Henry, Harold and Charles Shull; and 3 sisters, Helen, Irene and Mary. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-20-2008
Christlieb Martha Jane, 73, widow of the late William Christlieb, died at her residence in Swan Twp. Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Frank, Oscar and Ocie Christlieb; Mesdames Ira Wells and Alta Addis, all of Noble County; also three brothers and two sisters. Eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Wednesday at Hopewell Church. Burial, King Cemetery. + 10-?-1932
Christlieb Martin E, 87, of Angola, died Aug. 10, 2005 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 5, 1917 in Noble County to Oscar and Marie (Wood) Christlieb. He married Bonnie Husselman on June 18, 1940 in Auburn. A farmer, he and his wife were members and custodians for 50 years at the Nevada Mills United Methodist Church. He was a school bus driver for 20 years for Orland and Prairie Heights schools and the former owner of the Marathon gas station in Orland and a mechanic at Ford Tractor Sales in Auburn and at Fremont Equipment. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias in Fremont. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Allen Spade of Howe; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Linda Christlieb of Angola; 4 sisters, Martha Howey of Hamilton, Ruby Whittington of Butler, Mary Schick of Angola and Lulubelle Sutton of Orland; a brother, Delbert Christlieb of Toledo, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Stayer; a brother, Oscar; and a granddaughter, Andrea Spade. Services Saturday at Nevada Mills United Methodist Church. Burial, Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland. ^ 8-11-2005
Christlieb Mildred K, 66, died Jan. 10 in DeKalb Hospital and services were held Jan. 12 in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. She was a resident of R. 4, Auburn. She and Ray Christlieb were married Nov. 27, 1937 in LaOtto. He died in 1971. She was born Feb. 4, 1913 in DeKalb County. Survivors include one brother, Franklin Damman of Fort Wayne. ~ 1-17-1980
Christlieb Milton W, 86, died November 27, 2001 at his residence in Altona. He was born March 16, 1915 in Swan Twp in Noble County, a son of Frank and Bessie (Addis) Christlieb. He was married in Churubusco on November 14, 1932 to Lucy Marie Anderson. They have been DeKalb County residents since 1939. He was engaged in farming for 26 years and after selling the family farm in 1961 they moved to Altona. He was self-employed as the owner and operator of Altona Plumbing and Heating for 11 years, retiring in 1976. For over 50 years he was a member of Garrett Eagles Aerie 1357 and was a member of the Auburn Moose Lodge 566. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Vivian (Mrs. Max) DePew and Doris Jean Jones of Fort Wayne, and Fay (Mrs. Howard) Holbrook of Garrett; a son, Lee F. (wife Janice) Christlieb of Avilla; a sister, Dortha Ramsey of Churubusco; and a brother, Paul A. of Churubusco; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Yoquelet and 2 brothers, Richard and Frank. Funeral Friday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~11-29-2001
Christlieb Richard Lee, 32, an Altona man, father of five children, died as the result of injuries received in a pickup truck accident in Fort Wayne last Saturday. He was the son of Mrs. Bessie Christlieb of R. 1, Churubusco and the late Frank Christlieb, who died only several weeks ago. He was born on Sept. 18, 1935, near Churubusco. On Nov. 27, 1954 he married Frances Swank in Altona and they have lived there 13 years. He was employed at Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne. Surviving besides the wife and mother are the children, Kay 12, Richard 10, Leonard 9, Kelly 8, and Jennifer 3, all at home; three brothers, Milton of Altona, Paul, R. 1, Churubusco, and Frank of Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. Dortha Ramsey of Churubusco and Mrs. Evelyn Yoquelet, Avilla. Services Tuesday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 4-4-1968 + 4-19-1968
Christlieb Samuel, 29, of Swan Twp, died on Tuesday of consumption. Funeral at Bethlehem today. ~ 1-23-1890 ^ 1-24-1890
Christlieb Timothy Lee, 18, R. 1, Cromwell, died Thursday as the result of a house fire in North Carolina. Services will be held Thursday in the Ulrey Funeral Home. He was born March 22, 1960 in Goshen, the son of Earl and Sally (Swartz) Christlieb. He had lived in the Ligonier and Cromwell communities before entering the U. S. Army in May 1978. He was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Survivors include the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christlieb of Ligonier, and Mrs. Norma Swartz of Elkhart; one sister, Rhonda; and two brothers, Franklin and Joseph, all at home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-18-1979
Christlieb William F, 80, a retired farmer, died November 17, at his home in Garrett. Among the survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Robert Iddings. Other survivors include the widow; a son; three daughters; 26 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Services at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Garrett on Saturday. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 11-18-1954
Christman Edward William, 43, who had resided a mile and a half southeast of LaOtto for the past four years, died of a heart attack at his home September 4. He was born June 5, 1910, at Payne Ohio, and married Miss Helen Wilcoxin on November 26, 1935 at Payne. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Eunice Christman of Fort Wayne; the widow; seven minor children, Lois Ann, Marilyn Rose, Deloris Evelyn, Carol Helen, Ruth Elaine, William Delbert and Kenneth Eugene; a brother Justice C. of Antwerp, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Roy Stoller of Oakwood, Ohio, Mrs. Everett Riggenback, Paulding, Ohio, and Miss Helen Christman, Fort Wayne. Funeral at the residence Sunday and burial was in a cemetery near Payne. ~ 9-10-1953
Christman Jennie Mae, about 72, (b. 5-25-1880) died at her home here April 3, 1953 of a heart ailment. Before coming to Albion, she had resided at Wawaka. She was a practical nurse. Surviving are a son, Elmer Danner of Wawaka; a daughter, Mrs. Berlin Conrad of Albion; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Kimmell of Kendallville. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1953
Christner Eva Lee, 66, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Tuesday at her residence. She was born April 5, 1921 in Thomasville, N.C., the daughter of Thomas and Ida Kennedy. On March 11, 1905 in Lexington, N.C. she married Menno L. Christner. A Wawaka resident since 1963, she was a former employee of Essex Wire, Ligonier. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Carol Minier of Ligonier; two sons, Rick of Elkhart and Lloyd of LaPorte; a stepson, Dale Chistner of Philadelphia; a sister, Bertha Lackey of Thomasville; and eight grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Services Friday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-2-1988
Christner Hortense, 80-year old resident of Ligonier, died Friday at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. E. Sisterhen of Ligonier. Surviving are another sister, Mrs. Ray Prentice of Idaville. Funeral Monday at Brown Funeral Home. Burial, Brown Cemetery at Millersburg. + 3-?-1940
Christner Menno L, 77, died Feb. 11, 1995 at Decatur General Hospital, Decatur, Ala. Born in Topeka, he was a former Wawaka resident. He was a beekeeper and worked for boat manufacturers. He was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; 3 sons, Rick of Elkhart, Lloyd of Walkerton and Alvin of Philadelphia; a daughter, Carol Minier of Ligonier; 4 brothers, Dave of Wolcottville, Sam of Nappanee, Lee of Goshen and Arthur of Topeka; 3 sisters, Lizzie Miller of Goshen, Sue Christner of Millersburg and Mary Fereva of Reno, Nev.; and 13 grandchildren. Graveside services Thursday at Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-11-1995
Christoules Michael A, 24, stationed at Fort Ord, Calif., was killed Thursday in a car/motorcycle accident in Monterey, Calif. He was born Sept. 16, 1966. In Feb. 1988 he married Tanya Rosenbaugh. He was serving in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife; his parents, Mitchell Christoules of Fort Wayne and Maxine Sedlacek of Dayton, Ohio; a son, Christopher; a sister, Elizabeth of Fort Wayne; a stepbrother; grandparents, Lana Christoules of Angola and Max Price of Fremont; and a great-grandmother, Gladys Hart of Albion. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military rites. + 3-26-1991
Chronister Richard, 58, Fort Wayne, owner-operator of the Chronister Drug Store and Chronister Hallmark Card and Gift Shop here died today in Parkview Hospital. He was born Oct. 5, 1923 in Decatur to Fred and Opal Leah Porter Chronister. He was first married to Phyllis Branning on June 20, 1947 in Fort Wayne and she died Dec. 9, 1968. His second marriage was to Janet Schafer on July 2, 1972 in Kendallville. He first came to Kendallville in 1962 and eventually expanded his drug store chain to include four outlets in Fort Wayne. He also established Hallmark Gift Stores in Fort Wayne and Angola. He moved to Fort Wayne 10 years ago. He was a veteran of WW II and a 1947 graduate of Purdue University. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association and the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the wife; two sons, Tom of Fort Wayne, and Jack of Kendallville; a daughter, Susan, Denver, Colo.; five stepdaughters, Carolyn, Susan, Elizabeth, Julia and Barbara Schafer, all Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. David (Lois) Fleming, Denver, Colo. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-30-1982
Church Cora was born Dec. 3, 1869 and died Feb. 21, 1953. Services Feb. 24, 1953 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 2-21-1953
Church John Alvin, 50, died Jan. 7, 2003 at his home. He worked in a factory. He was born in Ashland, Ky., on Oct. 20, 1952 to Bliss and Margaret (York) Church. Surviving are 8 sisters, Yvonne Payne of Kendallville, Bethel Dickens of Flatwood, Ky., Carrie Ford of Ironton, Ohio, Alva Frazer of Fla., Bernadine Church of Butler, Thelma Church of Fla., Gail Boulware of Columbia City, Veva Edwards of Buffalo, Mo.; 5 brothers, Darrell of Angola, Danny of Albion, Randy of West Unity, Ohio, Earnie of Fremont and Arlie of Hamilton. One brother, Bliss, preceded in death. Services Friday at Lake View Cemetery chapel. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-9-2003