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Coe Carey Lee, 71, of rural Kendallville, died June 23, 2008 at his home. He was the third generation to take care of the family farm west of Kendallville. He graduated from Albion-Jefferson High School in 1955 and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. He was born in Kendallville on April 21, 1937 to Chester Lee and Dorothy Marie (Cary) Coe. He married Vanita Marguerite Ott on Oct. 6, 1957 in Kimmell. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey and Marcy of Kendallville and Douglas and Portia of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Michael Curtis of Albion and Sandra and Dan Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, Kari, Travis, Lacy, Cheston, Spencer and Shelby Coe, Kathy, Nick, Gabe and Michaela Curtis, and Jake and Sarina Maki; a sister, Sharon Olds of Sturgis, Mich.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Diana Coe of Albion. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Olds. Services Friday at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 6-25-2008
Coe Carol J, 77, of Rome City, died May 8, 2010 at her residence. She worked for Target and then for Harris-Kayout in Fort Wayne from 1983 to 2000. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange. She was born in Fort Wayne on March 17, 1933 to Aubrey and Gladys (Cress) Berger. She married Oscar Coe in Hoagland, Ind. on Dec. 22, 1971. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Penny Scherrer of Auburn, Jeri and Wayne Wigner of Topeka, and Deborah and Frank Milligan of Hoagland; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Michael and Ganne Allen of Alamogordo, N.M., Doyle Allen of Marshall, Mich., James and Christine Coe and Todd and Bridgett Coe of Rome City; 3 stepchildren; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister Barbara Wagner of Plant City, Fla.; and 3 brothers, James Berger of Fort Wayne, Jerry Berger of Columbia City and Robert Berger of Great Falls, Montana. Private family memorial service will take place. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-11-2010
Coe Chester L, 68, was born July 1, 1904 on the same farm he has resided on all his life to H. L. and Ida (Wells) Coe. On Nov. 28, 1930 he married Dorothy Cary, who survives. He died Friday in McCray Hospital. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Olds, Sturgis, Mich.; two sons, Carey Lee, R. 3, and Leslie Wayne, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Weltha) Linville, Kendallville, and Mrs. Alvin (Velma) Grove, Fostoria, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services Sunday at Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 5-17-1973 + 5-?-1973
Coe Dorothy M, 85, of Kendallville, died April 13, 1995 in McCray Hospital. She was born in LaGrange County Nov. 28, 1909 to John and Ulilla (Sigler) Cary. On Nov. 26, 1930 in Elkhart she married Chester Coe. He died May 11, 1973. She had worked 10 years in the dietary department of McCray Hospital and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Olds of Sturgis, MI; 2 sons, Carey of Kendallville and Leslie of Albion; 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Four sisters and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 4-13-1995
Coe Duane A, 73, of Albion, died Sept. 22, 2010 at Northridge Village Nursing & Rehab. He was employed at Weatherhead for 18 years and retired in 1997 from Sea Nymph Boat Co. in Syracuse with 15 years of service. He was born Nov. 5, 1936 in Albion to Orval and Mabel (Heltzel) Coe. He married Shirley A. Iden on May 23, 1955 in Blue Ridge, Ga. He graduated from Albion-Jefferson High School and was a member of Tri Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; his children, Georgia A (Denis) Mynhier of Ligonier, Ray (Maria) Coe of Columbia City, Tony (Beverly) Coe of South Whitley, Cindy Short of Fort Wayne, Tammy (Ricky) Jefferson of Larwill, Buddy (Misty) Coe of South Whitley, Sherry (Ted) Watson of Ligonier and Kelly (Melissa) Coe of South Whitley; 30 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Coe of Missouri. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Coe; a daughter, Penny Eppelmann; 5 grandchildren; and a brother, Russell Coe. Funeral Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-25-2010
Coe Harold H, 100, died Sept. 30, 2005 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. He retired from Newnam Foundry in 1991 and was a member of Albion Wesleyan Church. He was born June 18, 1905 in Albion to Perry W. and Orilla (Nicodemus) Coe. He married Ethel Z. Wells on Feb. 4, 1938 in the Albion Wesleyan parsonage. She died March 7, 1996. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Dale Metcalfe of Muncie and Sharon and William Kessler of Albion; 5 grandchildren, Susan, Brian, Alan and David Metcalfe and John Kessler; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Orval Coe and Leo Hawk; and 2 sisters, Eva Ravenscroft and Bonnie Marshall. Services Tuesday in Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 10-2-2005
Coe Harrison, the mail carrier at Albion, was struck by a B&O engine last evening and was killed. He was evidently proceeding along the platform and must have been closer to the tracks than he realized. An engine doing some switching was backing down the track, struck the handle of his cart, the blow jerking him ahead of the locomotive. He was a veteran of the War of Secession and had been employed in the government service as a mail carrier for a number of years. He was about 70 years old and leaves a wife, a son and a daughter. ^ 3-9-1911
Coe Henry H, about 81, (b. 6-30-1870) a lifelong resident of Albion, died July 17, 1951 at Alfran Nursing Home near Pierceton. A painter by profession, he was a member of the Albion North Star Lodge No. 380, IOOF. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Jennie Frazure of Albion. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Saturday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1951
Coe Larry Dean, 3-month old (b. 10-26-1956) son of Duane and Shirley Coe, Wolf Lake, died January 19 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. The grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Iden, Albion, and Mrs. and Mrs. Orville Coe, Albion, also survive. Services Monday in Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1957
Coe Leroy Eugene, son of Roger and Rebecca (Juillerat) Coe, R. 2, Albion, was stillborn Tuesday at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. Surviving with the parents are a sister, Julie at home; grandparents, Barbara Wilson of Fort Wayne, and Frank and Nadine Coe of Oklahoma; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Juillerat of Albion. Graveside services Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-26-1988
Coe Lola M, 63, died Sept. 20 in Three Rivers Convalescent Center in Fort Wayne. She lived in the rural Auburn-Garrett area the last five years. She was born in Bluffton on Aug. 27, 1920, the daughter of Calvin and Mary (Beverstein) Strahm. She married Lawrence Coe in Feb. 1979 in Huntington. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Barbara McConey, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Reuben, Fort Wayne, Ralph, Malaysia; one sister, Irene Dawn of Orange, CA. Services Thursday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 9-29-1983 + 9-20-1983
Coe Mabel, 71, Kendallville, died today in Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City. She was born Feb. 7, 1908 in Noble County to Mr. and Mrs. Myrick Heltzel. She was married to Orval Coe, who died Dec. 26, 1961. She was a nurses’ aid at the Lutheran Home, Kendallville, and a member of the Albion Wesleyan Church. Surviving are three sons, Donald, Wolf Lake, Russell, Albion, and Duane, Columbia City; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Services Monday in Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1980
Coe Mary Ellen, daughter of William and Sarah Henderson, was born in Allen County, Ind., Oct. 2, 1841; died at her home in Albion July 30, 1925, aged 83 years, 9 months and 28 days. She married Harrison A. Coe of Green Twp April 7, 1864. They had four children, the oldest dying in infancy. After moving to Albion, she became a member of the United Brethren Church. The father and husband died 14 years ago. She and her son, Henry, daughter Jennie, and granddaughter, Gladys made up the home. She leaves two sons, Perry W., living east of Albion, and Henry H. and daughter Jennie, at home; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; one sister, Hannah Jennings of Sheridan, Mich.; one brother, U. P. Henderson of Mason City, Ia. Funeral Saturday at the U. B. Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 8-?-1925
Coe Orilla, 83, (b. 2-25-1873) widow of Perry Coe, died Feb. 2, 1957 in McCray Hospital. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Ravenscroft of Albion, and Mrs. Paul Marshall of Kendallville; three sons, Harold and Orval Coe of Albion, and Leo Hawk of Auburn; 15 grandchildren and a sister. Funeral Monday at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1957
Coe Orval N, (b. 2-16-1903) who resided southeast of Albion, died in McCray Hospital December 26. Surviving are his widow, Mabel; 3 sons, Duane of Kendallville, and Donald and Russell of Albion; seven grandchildren; a brother, Harold; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Ravenscroft and Mrs. Bonnie Marshall of Albion; and a half-brother, Leo Hawk of Auburn. Services Dec. 29 at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-26-1962
Coe Oscar B, 84, of Rome City, died June 29, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born May 23, 1928, in Fort Wayne to Oscar D. and Josephine L. (Richard) Coe. He retired as a truck driver having worked for Associated Truck Lines and American Natural Resources (ANR) Trucking. He was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange, Rome City Sons of the American Legion and the Eagles of Kendallville. On Dec. 22, 1971, in Hoagland, he married Carol J. Berger. She died May 8, 2010. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie James of Fort Wayne and Jeri Sue and Wayne Wigner of Topeka; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, James and Christine Coe, Todd and Bridgett Coe and Glenn and Rosemary Coe, all of Rome City, and Kenneth and Karen Coe of Hoagland; 4 stepchildren; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Joan Darrow of Dayton, Ohio, and Janice Ludwig of Avilla; and 2 brothers, Robert P. Coe of Fort Wayne and Donald Coe of Florida. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Coe; 2 sisters; and a brother. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-1-2012
Coe Perry W, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at his home Dec. 23, 1947. He was the son of Harrison and Ella Coe and born in Albion, Feb. 21, 1866. In June 1901 he married Orilla Nicodemus Hawk. Their children were Mrs. Eva Ravenscroft, Orval and Harold Coe, and Mrs. Bonnie Marshall, all of Albion; also Leo Hawk, a stepson of Auburn. He also leaves a brother, Henry and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Frazure, both Albion. He had been employed as a city engineer for the last 23 years. Funeral in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1947
Coe Ronald L, 29, died Sunday at his Fort Wayne home. He was a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne and was service manager for Coe Heating and Air Conditioning. He also drove stock cars at Baer Field and Avilla Raceways. Surviving are a son, Jeffrey; his parents, Robert and Connie; three brothers, Michael, Roger and Scott; grandparents, Josephine and Karl and Mary Quinn, all Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 5-14-1987
Coe Russell, 67, died at Life Care Center of LaGrange July 25, 2002. He was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Kendallville to Orval and Mabel (Heltzel) Coe. On July 23, 1954 in married Shirley Garrison. He was a 1935 graduate of Albion High School and was a self-employed real estate broker, appraiser and auctioneer for over 40 years and a maker of violins and violas for over 30 years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge of Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Karen and Rodney Clouse of Ligonier, Robin Rex of Fort Wayne, Lorena Czosnouski of South Bend; 3 sons, Jerry of Albion, Brian of Edwardsburg, MI, Perry and Christi of Churubusco; 14 grandchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Mary of Missouri and Duane and Shirley of Columbia City. Services Monday at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 7-26-2002
Coe Ruth H, 49, Wolf Lake, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 28, 1927 in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of Charles and Lavon (Fulk) Wysong. She married Donald E. Coe June 29, 1952 in Cosperville. She had been an employee of Wolf Lake Lumber Co. until 1975. She was nearly a lifelong resident of the Wolf Lake Community. Surviving are the husband and parents; one daughter, Peggy J. at home; six sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Mildred) Rose, rural Wawaka, Mrs. John (Vera) Rose, rural Wawaka, Mrs. Thad Price, rural Kimmell, Mrs. Calvin (Helen) Knapp, Angola, and Mrs. Marvin (Beverly) Sponhauer, Ligonier; and four brothers, Alvin, rural Cromwell, Charles "Bob" Jr., Wawaka, Earl, Wolf Lake, and Max, rural Cromwell. Funeral Friday in Christian Chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-2-1977
Coe Ryan A, 11, died Sept. 23, 2005 in Rome City. He and 5 other youths were throwing rocks at the walls of a private gravel pit posted with "No Trespassing" signs. The force of the rocks caused an avalanche which brought a tree down on the boy, killing him instantly. He was born in Kendallville on March 20, 1994 to Glenn and Michelle (Gilbert) Coe Jr. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Dennis and Karen Gilbert of Kendallville, Glenn Coe and Rose Coe of Rome City; great-grandparents, Oscar and Carol Coe of Rome City, Lorna Mavis of Auburn, Pauline Frye of Kendallville and Helen Hoover of Leo; 2 brothers, Tylar and Kyle Coe; 3 sisters, Maranda and Paige Coe and Cierra Brady. He was preceded in death by grandparents Dennis and Clara Gilbert; great-grandfathers Karl Mavis and Paul Bollinger; and a great-great-grandmother, Frankie Miser. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-25-2005
Coe Vanita, 71, of rural Kendallville, died Aug 2, 2010 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born near Albion on April 27, 1939 to Harold and Ocie (Loveall) Ott. She graduated from Albion Jefferson High School in 1957 and married Carey Coe on Oct. 6, 1957. He died June 23, 2008. She was a waitress at the V&A Restaurant and also worked in the office at McCray Refrigeration. She operated a photography business for many years. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church. Survivors include 2 sons and daughers-in-law, Jeffrey and Marcy Coe of Kendallville and Douglas and Portia Coe of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Susan and Michael Curtis of Albion and Sandra and Dan Maki of Ishpeming, Mich.; 12 grandchildren, Kari, Travis, Lacy, Cheston, Spencer and Shelby Coe, Kathy, Nick, Gabe and Michaela Curtis, Jake and Sarina Maki; 2 great-grandchildren; Dillion Coe and Mia Pita; a brother, Steve and Pat Ott of Bonita Springs, Fla. Funeral Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 8-4-2010
Cofel Merle E, 63, died in Liberty Towers, Tulsa, Okla. He was born March 3, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Cofel and was married in 1929 to Eileen Preston. He was a Cities Service Oil Co. employee for more than 40 years. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Merleen) Garber, Glen Burnie, Md.; a son, William E., Parton, Ill.; four grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Bentley, Kendallville. Funeral will be Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +2-?-1973
Coffel Arch, 99, Rome City, died at Kendallville Nursing Home Tuesday. He was born March 2, 1873 in Ridgway, Ohio and was never married. He is survived by two half-sisters, Chloe Bruce, Wawaka, and Mrs. David (Dell) Long, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Dell Coates, Rome City, and Mrs. Iva Timmis, Kalamazoo, Mich. Funeral Friday in Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-?-1972
Coffel Robert W, 72, of Kendallville, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 2, 1916, the son of William and Clara (Hemer) Coffel. On April 25, 1936 in Mishawaka, he married Violet Rife. A lifetime area resident, he retired after 35 years as factory manager for McCray Refrigeration. He also worked for Heat Controller in Michigan. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Linda Sue of Kendallville; a son, Larry of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-26-1989
Coffel Violet E, 72, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. She was born March 8, 1919 in Fort Wayne to E. A. and Jennie (Cobbs) Rife. She married Robert William Coffel on April 25, 1936 in Mishawaka. He died March 26, 1989. She was a proofreader for several years for the News-Sun and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Sue of Kendallville; a son, Larry of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Mercedes Reynolds of Rome City; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-31-1991
Coffel William F, 63, a resident of Rome City many years ago, later a resident of Kendallville 45 years, died Dec. 23 at McCray Hospital. He was employed as molder at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. thirty-five years. In 1899 he married Clara E. Hemer, who together with three sons, Robert William and Gerald Willard of Kendallville, and Merle Edward of Chicago survive. Three sisters, Mrs. Ada Hines, Rome City, Mrs. Chloe Bruce, Brimfield, Mrs. Dell Long, Fort Wayne, and one brother, Arch, Rome City, also survive. + 12-?-1942
Coffelt Delphos R, 67, a 20-year resident of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Patsy; five daughters, Mitzie Becker, Cathy Wilson, Lori Copeland, and Cindy and Patty Coffelt, all Fort Wayne; two sons, Robert of Fort Wayne and Andy of Garrett; two sisters, Mildred Kline of Kendallville, and Betty Jordan of Wolcottville; two brothers, Robert and Herman of Kendallville; and 14 grandchildren. Private graveside services in Lindenwood Cemetery. + 8-2-1986
Coffelt Doris J, 85, of Fort Wayne, April 7, 2013, at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Hillsdale County, Michigan, on October 20, 1927, to John and Berniece (Smith) Friskney. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1945. On October 15, 1945, she joined the Cadet Nursing Corps. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated from the IPFW School of Nursing in 1981. She married Robert Lee Coffelt on November 15, 1946, in Kendallville and he preceded her in death on October 9, 1990.  She worked as a psychiatric nurse for the Bluffton Clinic from 1981 to 1984 and then for the Samara Center at McCray Hospital in Kendallville  from 1984 until she retired in 1998.  Survivors include 4 daughters, Karen Morse of Fort Wayne, Charlotte Waldron of Ligonier, Alanna Coffelt of Kendallville and Jeanette “Pete” (Bill) Moody of Palm Harbor, Florida; two sons, Kim Coffelt of Kendallville and Kevin (Nori) Coffelt of Dade City, Florida; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Lee) Baldwin of Zephyrhills, Florida. She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Fox who died July 1, 1982; 5 brothers; and one sister.  Funeral April 11 at Hite Funeral Home.  Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery.   ^ 4-9-2013
Coffelt Herman Ray, 87, formerly of Kendallville, died Jan. 22, 2009 at the home of his sister in Wolcottville. He had been a farmer and had worked as a foreman at Kraft Foods. He was born in Kendallville on Feb. 10, 1921 to Ray and Edna (Gustin) Coffelt. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Joyce Lothamer of Jimmerson Lake, Marcia Conley and her husband, Jeff Raff, of Fort Wayne, and Rita and Van Knox of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Barr of Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Delphos and Robert Coffelt; and 2 sisters, Helen Drerup and Mildred Kline. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mongo Cemetery. ^ 1-24-2009
Coffelt Robert Lee, 66, Kendallville, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Kendallville March 9, 1926, the son of William Ray and Edna (Gustin) Coffelt. On Nov. 19, 1946 in Kendallville he married Doris Friskney. A U.S. Navy WW II veteran, he retired in 1986 as an electrician at Hossinger Refrigeration. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Karen Milleman of Kendallville, Charlotte Waldron of Ligonier, Alanna McGuire of Albion and Jeanette Coffelt of Key West, Fla.; 2 sons, Kim of Kendallville and Kevin of Odessa, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mildred Kline of Kendallville and Betty Barr of Wolcottville; a brother, Herman of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A grandson, David Fox; a sister, Helen Drerup Reick, and a brother, Delphos, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-9-1990
Coffey Delbert, 40, 119 E. Wayne St., died early yesterday in his sleep at his residence from a heart condition. He was born March 3, 1931 in Benton Harbor, Mich. and was married June 30, 1962 in Sturgis to Anita Doherty. He was a resident here nine and one-half years, moving from R. R., Waterloo and was employed as an iron catcher at Newnam Foundry since 1957. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Amy 6; and a son, William 8, both at home; three sisters, Roberta Smith, R. 2, Corunna, Joyce Baird, Ashley, and Janet Liggett, Benton Harbor; two brothers, Robert, Churubusco, and Wilbur, Sturgis; and his father Urville Coffey, Benton Harbor. + 12-?-1971
Coffey Patrick D, 75, of Churubusco, died June 12, 2004 at his home. He had worked as an appliance technician for 40 years and retired in 2002. He served in the U.S. Army and was a U.S. Air Force veteran where he was a mechanic on B-52 bombers. He was the son of Bernard and Marie (Yates) Coffey. On Dec. 18, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he married Janet H. Winter. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Hope Coffey of Fort Wayne; a daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Steve Orchard of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Vince Cahill of Cincinnati and Gloria and Marc Stuntebeck of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ^ 6-14-2004
Coffman Betty J, 87, of Kendallville, died Aug. 7, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Ligonier on Apr. 23, 1923 to Charles and Harriett (Damey) Brady. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1941 and married John Coffman in Ligonier on Feb. 19, 1944. He died June 24, 1991. She was employed with the East Noble School Corp. as a cook at Rome City School for 6 years. She also retired from Essex Wire in 1985. She was a member of the Brimfield United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Janet and Ernest Cook of Wawaka; 2 sons, Carl and Linda Coffman of Kimmell and John and Suzanne Coffman of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren, Stephanie, Sara, Carrie, Kevin, Jenny, Amanda and Mary; 12 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Matthew, Jarod, Megan, Trevor, Tyler, Logan, Katelyn, Zach, Patrick, Chris, and Viktor. She was also preceded in death by an uncle, Alfred Brady, who raised her. Services Thursday at Brimfield United Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-10-2010
Coffman Clair, 22, of near Wawaka, died Monday at the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne. He graduated from Wawaka High School with the class of 1936. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman; and one sister, Carol, all of near Wawaka. Funeral Wednesday at Wawaka M. E. Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1938
Coffman John E, 70, of Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1921 in LaGrange County to Charles V. and Vinetta M. (Garber) Coffman. On Feb. 19, 1944 in Ligonier he married Betty J. Brady. A retired farmer, in 1979 he retired from Ligonier Rubber Co. after 15 years. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Janet) Cook of Wawaka; 2 sons, Carl of Kimmell and John of Rome City; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Blosser of Elkhart; 2 brothers, Donald of Shipshewana and Samuel of New Haven; and 7 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Trinity Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1991
Cogan Betty June, 78, of Avilla, died June 20, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born June 6, 1926 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, the daughter of Cullen and Mary (Fulton) Prouty. On October 30, 1942 she married Elton B. Cogan. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Bill Lovett of Kendallville and Tammie and Mark Hiatt of Henryetta, Okla.; 3 granddaughters, Tiffany Lovett, Heather Keipper and Kallie McGuire; and a grandson, Leyton Keipper. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rex Prouty; and a sister, Donnabelle Forker. She was a member of Rehoboth Church and served as a Jefferson Twp election precinct volunteer. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 7-1-2004
Cogan Constance "Joan", 72, of Kendallville, died at her residence Sept. 9. She was born Aug. 17, 1924 in Noble County to Lester and Beulah (Rehwinkel) Wolf. On Sept. 5, 1942 in Kendallville she married Gene Cogan. She was a lifetime Noble County resident, having lived in Avilla and Kendallville. Surviving are her husband in Kendallville; a daughter, Lana Pulver of Avilla; 2 sons, Mark of Montpelier and David of Mainz, Germany; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Mary Lou Smart and Carolyn Trowbridge of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Richard. Funeral today in St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-12-1996
Cogan Edward Leroy, 61, lifetime resident of Kendallville and community, died Friday in McCray Hospital. A resident of 213 E. Wayne St. in Kendallville, he was a native of near Traverse City, Mich., and came with his family to a farm near Kendallville fifty years ago. He was a son of Jacob and Mary Cogan, born November 24, 1893. For the last ten years, he had operated a popcorn stand in Kendallville. He was a member of the Fathers Auxiliary of Kendallville Post 2749, VFW. He was married August 16, 1913, to Martha Culver, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Harry, Hicksville, Ohio, Elton, Albion, and Gene, Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs. Willard Hawkins and Mrs. Herman Coffelt, Kendallville; two brothers, Frank Albion, and Sydney, Empire, Mich.; and eleven grandchildren. Services Tuesday in L. E. Berhalter and Son Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. A son, Gene, is a teacher in the Avilla School, while Elton is employed by Meyer Bros. here. ~ 11-19-1955
Cogan Elton B, 86, died Oct. 19, 2007 in Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a farm implement salesman for 35 years and raised quarter horses many years. He was born in Kendallville on July 14, 1921 to Edward and Martha (Culver) Cogan. He married Betty Prouty in South Bend on Oct. 30, 1942. She died June 20, 2004. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Nill Lovett of Kendallville, and Tammie and Mark Hiatt of Henryetta, Okla.; 3 granddaughters and spouses, Tiffany and Ron Dunkel, Heather and Josh Keipper and Kallie and Matt McGuire; 2 brothers, Henry of Michigan and Gene of Avilla; 2 sisters, Ruth Molargik and Mary Rottmiller of Kendallville; and great-grandchildren, Layton and Nash Keipper, Konnor McGuire and Leah and August Dunkel. Also preceding him in death were a brother, Raymond, and a sister, Waunita. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 10-21-2007
Cogan Jack E, 74, of Kendallville, died April 3, 2013, at Lutheran Life Village in Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville on June 28, 1938, to Harry and Pauline (Pichard) Cogan. He graduated from Kendallville High School. He married Sandra Bradey on December 30, 1959, in Brimfield. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He worked at Fordeck Kemerly Electric of Kendallville and then for Dana Spicer Axle in Fort Wayne for 26 years, retiring in 2000.  He was a member of the Kendallville Moose Lodge 1301, American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville and the National Rifle Association.  Survivors include his wife; his parents of Avilla; one daughter, Michele (Cecil) Baisden of Albion; 5 grandchildren, Ryan (Nicole) Osborne, Tabitha Bowers, Kylie Cogan, Alexas Baisden and Allison Baisden; one great-granddaughter, Kylie Nicole Osborne; and 2 sisters, Marilyn Krock of Avilla and Sandra Moore of Albion. He was preceded in death by one son, Shane Cogan in 2010.  There will be no visitation or services. 6 4-5-2013
Cogan Martha F, 84, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Wawaka May 10, 1895, the daughter of James H. and Celestia (Hathaway) Culver. She married Edward L. Cogan Aug. 16, 1913, and he died Nov. 4, 1955. She was the owner of the popcorn stand in Kendallville, which she operated for about 27 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Senior Citizens Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Willard (Ruth) Hawkins, Avilla, and Mary Ann Coffelt, Kendallville; three sons, Elton, rural Albion, Gene, Avilla, and Harry R., Cedar, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Beulah Lentz, The Lamplighter in Kendallville; a brother, Buel Edward Culver of High Point, N.C.; 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, a daughter and a brother. Services Oct. 17 in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 10-18-1979 + 10-?-1979
Cogan Mary Ann, 74, native and resident of Wayne Twp near Kendallville died July 29 from lockjaw developing from a foot infection caused by a falling board. With the exception of 18 years in Michigan she had resided in Noble County. She was an active member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving are a son, Roy, of Kendallville; three brothers, James, Quincy and Harry Smith of north of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Charles Lower of Kendallville; several grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her only daughter, Mrs. Coe Poage, died three weeks ago in Lakeside Hospital. Funeral Thursday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 8-?-1941
Cogan Shane Edward, 47, died April 15, 2010. He was born in Santa Anna, Calif. on Feb. 18, 1963 to Jack and Sandra (Brady) Cogan. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1982 and entered the U.S. Navy. He worked at Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne and was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for a couple of years in Fort Wayne. Survivors include his parents; a daughter, Kyle Nichole Cogan of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Michelle and Bo Baisden of Albion. No services. ^ 4-18-2010
Cogley Beatrice T, 91, died Oct. 15 in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was a trust officer at Garrett State Bank for 62 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett. She was born March 20, 1904 in Garrett to John L. and Anna C. (Gengler) Cogley. Surviving are 2 sisters, Adelaide Cogley of Garrett and Kathryn Donahue of Evergreen Park, Ill. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Frank and Martin; and 3 sisters, Esther Crown, Marguerite Cogley and Bernadette Dreher. Services Wednesday in St. Joseph Church, Garrett. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Garrett. ~ 10-26-1995
Cohart Ruth E, 75, died today in Clinic Hospital in Bluffton. She was born Sept. 12, 1905 in Kendallville to John and Minnie (Klotz) Kurtz. She married Ray Cohart in Kendallville on Sept. 6, 1930. He preceded her in death. She was employed by McCray Refrigeration Corporation for several years and was a member of the Mitchell St. United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Elenor) Potter of Bluffton; one sister, Mrs. Esther Parson of Peru; one grandson and one great-grandson. Services Saturday at the Thoma-Rich Funeral Home in Bluffton. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-20-1981
Cohee Desera, 19, of Fort Wayne, died January 10, 2000 at home. She was born in Fort Wayne and was a photo developer at Ritz One-Hour Photo in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Debra and Thomas Schneider of Fort Wayne; grandparents, Bob and Beverly Meyer of Fort Wayne, Bud Shively and Mary VanWagner of Lake James, and Don and Mary Schneider of Fort Wayne; great-grandparents, Hermine Meyer of Avilla and Toni Dalman of Fort Wayne; a brother, Tony Cohee of Fort Wayne; and 3 sisters, Nicole and Shannon Cohee of Fort Wayne, and Erica Webb of Atlanta, Ga. Services in D. O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 1-27-2000
Cohee Orville H, 86, Rome City, died Monday in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 20, 1891 in Point Isabelle, he was the son of George and Ida (McQuiston) Cohee. He married Effie Soughders Nov. 23, 1912 in Marion. He moved to Rome City 30 years ago from Fort Wayne. He was a retired employee of NIPSCO. Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jess (Eugenia) Gooding, Angola, and Mrs. Reginald (Joan) Parkinson, Fort Wayne; one son, Bert, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Catherine Blochetor, Churubusco; one half-brother, Ralph Cohee, Liberty Center; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in the Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 11-?-1978
Coil Agnes A, 96, for 5 years an inmate of the Old Peoples’ Home near Avilla, died last Friday. Her home was formerly at Gas City, Ind. ^ 9-29-1899
Coil Albert A, 78, was born in Swan Twp July 14, 1895 to John A. and Eva (Hawk) Coil. His wife, Fern W. died Aug. 12, 1968. They were married Sept. 8, 1920. He was a member of Masonic Lodge in Avilla, First Christian Church in Kendallville, was a graduate of Tri State College and earned his master's degree from Butler University in Indianapolis. He taught in Fort Wayne schools for 41 years. He died Thursday in Johnson City Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Tenn. He is survived by a daughter, Wanda Lee Hampton, Milligan College, Tenn.; four sons, John A., Middlebury, Keith and Harry M., R. R. , Fort Wayne, and Jesse E., Crawfordsville; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Warner, in 1927 and five brothers and one sister. Services Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 10-11-1973 + 10-?-1973
Coil Archie C, 77, a retired rural mail carrier, died at his home near Avilla Tuesday from a heart condition. He was born near LaOtto on March 26, 1884 and resided in that area nearly all of his lifetime. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Coil. He lived on the farm six miles west of Garrett for the past eight years. When he was a rural mail carrier, he worked out of the post office at LaOtto. He and Anna Bruce were married in Brimfield in 1911 and she died January 14, 1945. Surviving are a son, Bruce, with whom he lived; two grandchildren, and three brothers, Albert of Warsaw, Frank in Texas and Nathan of Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the Mail Carriers Association. The body was removed to the McKee Funeral Home in Garrett where funeral services will be conducted Thursday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 7-13-1961
Coil Bruce, 71, R. 1, Avilla, died Saturday at his home. He was born in Noble County July 14, 1914, the son of Archie and Anna (Bruce) Coil. He married Edith Richards Dec. 21, 1935. He had lived near Avilla the past 50 years and was a former Noble County Councilman and Noble County Civil Defense Director. He was a retired farmer and had worked for Weigand Construction in Fort Wayne. In 1978 he retired from Starcraft in Topeka after five years. He was a former member of the Swan Methodist Church and attended Hopewell Presbyterian Church. He was a member of FOPA Lodge No. 6 in Fort Wayne and Rebekah Lodge, Garrett. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Tom (Delores) Poling of LaOtto; a son Richard of Millersburg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 2-20-1986 + 2-17-1986
Coil David W, 38, died Sept. 3, 2007 at his rural Albion home. He was a 1987 graduate of Central Noble High School and had been employed at CNA Tool in Churubusco. He also worked part-time as a security guard at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a member of the Sons of the Legion at Albion American Legion Post 242. He was born April 26, 1969 in Noble County to Robert G. and Helen (Elser) Coil. Surviving are his parents in Albion. Services Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, later at Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-6-2007
Coil Dona I, 68, of rural Avilla, died at her home Feb. 1. She was born Sept. 26, 1910 in Altona to Ted C. and Fannie Y. (Kooken) Marker. She married Harold Coil June 18, 1932 in Elkhart. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Robert and Dennis, Albion, Harold, Muncie, and James, St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Margaret) Hosler, Huntertown; and 10 grandchildren. Services Saturday at McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-8-1979 + 2-1-1979
Coil Edith E, 76, of Avilla, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 7, 1915 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Ed and Dessie (McCoy) Richards. On Dec. 21, 1935 she married Bruce Coil. He died in Feb. 1986. For one year she was Noble County Civil Defense director. She was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Delores Poling of Avilla; a son, Richard of Millersburg; a brother, Earl Richards; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Hopewell Church. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. + 7-22-1992
Coil Eva, 72, wife of John A. Coil and a Swan Twp resident, died yesterday at her home from heart trouble. Surviving are the husband; 6 sons and one daughter, including Golda at home, Archie and Jesse in Swan Twp, Albert, Fort Wayne, Mason, Cleveland, O., and Rolla. Funeral Sunday from the home of the son. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 1-26-1934
Coil Fern Winfred, 71, R. 2, Avilla, died Monday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Swan Twp Dec. 16, 1897 to Jesse and Sarah (Gillette) Warner, she was married Sept. 8, 1920 to Albert A. Coil, who survives. She attended Tri-State College and taught school four years in Noble, DeKalb and Wells counties. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville and a member of the Avilla chapter of the Eastern Star. Other survivors include one daughter, Wanda Lee Hampton, Milligan College, Tenn., four sons, John A., Middlebury, Keith A., and Harry Malcolm, Fort Wayne, and Jesse E. of Crawfordsville; one brother, Floyd A. Warner, Conover, Wis., and fourteen grandchildren. One son, Warner A., and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 8-15-1968 + 8-?-1968
Coil Goldie G, 66, of Cleveland, O., died June 20 in Grace Hospital, Cleveland. She was a resident of this community many years and a graduate of Avilla High School in 1909. A teacher several years, she was a governess in Cleveland at the time of her death. She was born Feb. 22, 1891, a daughter of John and Eva Coil. Surviving are five brothers, Archie of Avilla, Frank and Albert of Fort Wayne, and Nathan and Rollie of Cleveland. One brother, Jesse, died in 1945. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 6-27-1957
Coil Harold "Spike", 76, died June 6, 1988 at home. A native of Fort Wayne, he retired in 1960 as an electrician for Electrical Union No. 305 after 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Betty; a daughter, Margaret Hosler, Fort Wayne; four sons, Robert and Dennis, Albion, Harold, Muncie, and James, Alabama; two stepdaughters, four stepsons; a brother, Don of Decatur; and 20 grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Funeral Home. Graveside services Wednesday in Christian Union Cemetery. + 6-6-1988
Coil Jesse E, 65, a lifelong resident of the Avilla community, died May 4 at his home southwest of town following a heart attack. Surviving are the wife, Zelma; a daughter, Mrs. Frona Minier, Fort Wayne; and two grandsons. Funeral at the Avilla Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 5-?-1945
Coil John A, 82, died last night at his home in Swan from complications incident to old age. His wife died Jan. 25 from heart trouble. He had been a farmer of Swan Twp many years. Surviving are a daughter, Goldie at home; and 6 sons, Jesse, Albert and Archie, Swan Twp, Rolla, Mishawaka, and Frank and Nathan, Cleveland, O. Funeral will be Thursday from Swan Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 2-6-1934
Coil Zelma, 73, died at her home southwest of Avilla Tuesday. She was the widow of Jesse Coil who preceded her in death seven years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Minier; two grandsons; and two brothers, Earl Zinn of Mishawaka and Melvin Zinn of LaOtto. Services Thursday in Clark Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 5-22-1952
Coker Lawrence T, 75, of Kendallville, died Feb. 23, 2010 in his DeKalb County residence. No visitation or services. ^ 2-25-2010
Coker Lee A , son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Coker, R. 1, died Tuesday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett, where he was born prematurely Monday. Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Koko; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Flawrence Lash; the paternal grandmother of Fort Wayne; and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Weimer and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lash. Graveside services at Avilla Catholic Cemetery Tuesday ~ 8-4-1955
Colby Margueritte L, 74, Topeka, died Sept. 29 in LaGrange County Hospital of complications. She was born March 3, 1907 in Noble County, a daughter of Norman and Alice (Hartzler) Lantz and had spent most of her life in the Topeka community. She was married Feb. 23, 1951 in Richmond to Donald G. Colby, who died in 1965. She was a retired school teacher. Surviving are a son, Donald Jr., Elkhart; and two daughters, Rebecca Sue, Shipshewana, and Mrs. Jerry (Ann) Woodworth, Topeka; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were Oct. 2 from the Topeka Mennonite Church preceded by graveside services at Maple Grove Cemetery. + 9-29-1981
Colchin Gladys K, 91, died Oct. 6, 1993 in St. Anne's Home, Fort Wayne. She was born in Albion on June 2, 1902 to William and Grace (Bidwell) Kettleborough. On Aug. 13, 1925 in Fort Wayne she married Walter C. Colchin. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Helen of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, William and David of Fort Wayne; 4 sisters, Erma Nitz and Josephine John of Fort Wayne, Louise Beckley of Albion and Fern Waldron of Butler; 2 grandsons and one great-grandson. Funeral at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 10-6-1993
Cole Albert Jerome, 84, died Wednesday at the home of attorney and Mrs. W. Mortimer Cole in Ligonier. Death was attributed to complications and senility. Born in DeKalb County, Ind. Nov. 3, 1861, he had been a lifelong resident of the Newville community until his retirement. Surviving are five sons, W. Mortimer of Ligonier, Romeo of Butler, Fred of Delta, Colo., Augusta of Hicksville, Ohio, George B. of Astoria, Ore.; and two daughters, Eva Brown of Hicksville, Ohio, and Myrtle Egar of Antwerp, Ohio. Funeral Friday at the U. B. Church, Newville, Ind. Burial, Newville Cemetery. + 10-?-1945
Cole Alonzo Richard, 85, native of England and a resident of Kendallville for 52 years, died last Saturday at his home in Kendallville of complications. He was born Aug. 26, 1857 in Teignmouth, South Devon, England, and in 1887 came to the United States with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cole, who settled in Iowa. After about a year there, he went to Chicago for two years, moved to Kendallville in 1890. On August 10, 1892 he married Harriet Isbell of Kendallville, who died in 1927. He was well-known throughout this section for his charitable activities and for many years was agent for the Noble County board of guardians until it was dissolved in 1936. For the last three years he had been an assistant to the Noble County welfare board. During this period of service he had provided homes for many orphaned children. There are no near relatives surviving. Funeral was Monday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +7-?-1942
Cole Belle "Betty", 98, died Wednesday in Jackson Medical Care Facility, Jackson, Mich. She was a retired teacher. Born in Noble County Aug. 25, 1890, she was the daughter of James R. and Martha (Ray) Cole. Surviving are two nephews, Ray Cole of Albion, and Floyd Cole Jr. of Bryan, Ohio. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services Friday in Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-18-1989
Cole Betty Jo, 71, died Aug. 19, 2002 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a member of Women of the Moose in Kendallville. She was born Sept. 23, 1930 to Hubert and Flora (Featherston) Hart in Indianapolis. On Oct. 22, 1949 she married Lloyd James Cole in Tipton. He died June 17, 1987. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bill Burleson of St. Joseph, Mich.; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Janine and Brian and Rhonda of Kendallville, Stephen and Janet of Rome City; 4 brothers, Hubert Jr., Robert, Jack and Jerry Hart of Indianapolis; 4 sisters Martha Hart and Shirley Davidson of Indianapolis, Hyla Harper of Moab, Utah, and Judith Stevens of Kendallville; 11 grandchildren, Joshua, Aaron, Nathan, Jared, Anthony, Katherine and Brandon Cole, Lara Miller, Aaron Goings and Jenny and Justin Burleson; 4 great-grandchildren, Cody, Nicholas and McKenzie Cole and Grace Miller. Services Friday at the True Church of God in South Milford. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-21-2002
Cole Bruce, 86, of R. 4, Albion, died today (d. 4-9-1980) in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Central City, Pa. Oct. 3, 1893. He married Doris Airgood, who preceded him in death. A retired farmer, he had been a resident of Strawberry Village Nursing Home several years. A son, Alvin, and two sisters also preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
Cole Charles, 18, local high school student who was drowned Sunday while attempting to swim to an island about one-half mile from the bathing beach at Rome City, was the son of Charles Cole, farmer who lives south of Albion. He went to the lake in company with Edgar Nowels, Bruce Stevenson, Fred Butler and Keith Slessman, fellow high school students. Nowels attempted to rescue the drowning boy and, in turn, was pulled from the water when he became exhausted. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Mrs. James Easterday of Van Wert, Ohio, and Mrs. Edward Bradley of Fort Wayne, and one brother, Lloyd Cole of near Albion. He was an Albion High School boy and sought employment during the summer months in Fort Wayne. ~ 6-4-1925
Cole Charles, 69, a lifelong resident of York Twp two miles south of Albion, died April 1 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a farmer. Surviving are two sons, Gilbert and Lloyd, both of Albion; and two daughters, Mrs. Grace Bherns of Churubusco and Mrs. Helen Bradley of Fort Wayne; one granddaughter. Funeral was at Albion U. B. Church Monday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1938
Cole Cora E, widow of Elmer Cole, aged 91 years, 3 months and 7 days, of R. 4, Albion, died July 2, 1967 at McCray Hospital. She was born March 25, 1876 in York Twp and has lived all her life in Noble County. She leaves three daughters and two sons, Ruth B. Cooper, Ray C. and James B. of Albion, Mary Jane VanDrew of Riverton, Wyo., and Elizabeth Pressler of Peru; one brother of Union City, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. + 7-?-1967
Cole Dora Bell, 72, was born in Noble County north of Wolf Lake Feb. 5, 1871, the daughter of William D. and Rachel Gray. She died Friday at her Albion home. She had one brother, who survives, Rollie, who lives west of Wolf Lake. She was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. On Oct. 11, 1899 she married William R. Cole and they have lived in the Wolf Lake community since that time. To this union were born three children. She died last Friday at her home in Albion. Those left are the husband; one brother; three children, Harold and Mabel M. Cole and Mrs. Rachel Nulf; one grandchild, James Edward Nulf. Funeral Monday at Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial was at Wolf Lake. + 1-?-1944
Cole Elmer E, 86, died Oct. 24, 1859 in McCray Hospital. A retired farmer, he was a resident of R. 4, Albion. Surviving are the widow, Cora; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Cooper of Albion, Mrs. Elizabeth Pressler, Peru, and Mrs. Mary Jane VanDrew, Riverton, Wyo.; two sons, Ray and James B., Albion; a brother, Floyd R., North Manchester; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Jane Munk of Arcadia, Cal., Mrs. Mattie Schlabach of Ligonier, Mrs. Nellie Wiley of Albion, Mrs. Kathryn Wadsworth, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Miss Betty, Ypsilanti, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A lifelong resident of this community, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Farm Bureau. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1959
Cole Esther, about 36, died March 23, 1853 at her home about two miles west of Albion after suffering a heart attack. She was born at Portland, Ind. Surviving are her husband, Ray; their son, Richard; and two daughters, Martha Jane and Helen Louise, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Martha Ann Fuelling; and a brother, Louis Fuelling of Portland. She was an active member of the Albion Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Circle, and the Home Economics Club. Funeral Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1953
Cole Etta, 65, died Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she had underwent a major operation for carcinoma. Surviving are the husband, Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Bradley of Fort Wayne and Mrs. William Bherns of Churubusco; two sons, Lloyd near Albion, and Gilbert at home. Funeral at the home Monday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Cole Floyd R, about 85, died May 11, 1965 in the Peabody Home in North Manchester. He was a native of Noble County and a retired teacher and farmer. His wife, the former Ina Squires, and four brothers preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Robert of Calif., and Floyd Jr. of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce VanArsdale of Chicago, and Mrs. Esther Dick of Indianapolis; five sisters, Mrs. Mattie Schlabach of Ligonier, Mrs. Chet Wiley of Wawaka, Mrs. Mary Munk of Calif., Mrs. G. E. Wadsworth of Penn., and Miss Betty of Ypsilanti, Mich.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at the Peabody Chapel. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1965
Cole Frank W, 66, was born Sept. 10, 1868 in Jefferson Twp, the son of James R. and Martha Cole, and died at his home here Friday after a four day’s illness from pneumonia and heart complications. He spent his entire life in this community and during the past 25 years had owned and operated the Cole’s Variety Store. When about seven years old, his eyes became afflicted and a year later he became totally blind. He attended the school for the blind at Indianapolis where he learned the Braille system and received his education. Despite the fact he was blind he was able to go anywhere here unaided and at will, carrying on his daily routine. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the widow, Louise, one son, Ralph of Brainerd, Minn.; one grandson, Christopher Weldon; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Munk, Kendallville, Mrs. Martha Schlabach, Ligonier, Mrs. George Wadsworth, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mrs. Nellie Wiley, Fort Wayne, and Miss Belle, Englewood, Colo.; four brothers, Elmer, Albion, Prentice, Hamilton, Mo., William, Wolf Lake, and Floyd, Wolcottville. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Monday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1935
Cole Gilbert Lester, 83, of Albion, died April 20, 2001 in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. A retired dairy farmer, he worked 27 years at General Electric and owned Hilltop Drive-In Restaurant. A U.S. Army veteran, he earned the Purple Heart. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Albion and a member of American Legion Post 246 in Albion. He served as a Noble County sheriff reserve officer. He was born March 24, 1918 in Albion to Charles and Etta (Lozier) Cole. On Feb. 24, 1940 he married June Belle Sapp in Brimfield. She died June 17, 1989. Also preceding him in death were 2 sisters, Helen Bradley and Grace Barcus; and 2 brothers, Lloyd and Charles. He is survived by 3 daughters, Kay Meyer and Linda Cole of Schamburg, Ill., and Nancy Garner of Albion; a grandson, Shawn Garner. Services Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-21-2001
Cole Green, 70, Noble County bachelor farmer who resided near Big Lake for many years, died Oct. 13 of apoplexy at Columbia City. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Harvey Winebrenner; and a brother, Thomas, both of Noble County; a niece, Mrs. William Bherns, nee Grace Cole, daughter of the late Charles Cole, with whom he resided since last March. Funeral at Ormas Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1938
Cole Harold G, about 67, (b. 4-17-1903) of R. 4, Albion, was declared dead on arrival at Whitley County Hospital Feb. 3, 1971, after suffering a heart attack at his home. He was born April 17, 1903 in Jefferson Twp, the son of William R. and Dora (Gray) Cole. He was married in 1926 in Albion to Jennie Stump. He was chairman of the Noble Twp Farm Bureau and a lifetime resident of this community. Survivors are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Harriet) Edwards of Albion; a son, Howard of R. 1, Kimmell; two sisters, Miss Mabel of Albion, and Mrs. Rachel Nulf of Kokomo and six grandchildren. Funeral Feb. 6, 1971 at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 2-?-1971
Cole James B was born Sept. 6, 1916 and died Oct. 27, 1977. Services were at Presbyterian Church, Albion, Oct. 30, 1977. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1977
Cole Jennie M, 73, R. 4, Albion, died Friday (d. 11-11-1977) in Whitley County Hospital. She was a former Noble County teacher. A graduate of Columbia City High School and Butler University, she was born Sept. 19, 1904 in Noble County, the daughter of Noah and Mariah Stump. She was married April 3, 1926 to Harold Cole, who died in 1971. She was a member of the Christian Chapel at Merriam, Farm Bureau and Noble Twp Seniors Extension Club. Surviving are a son, Howard, R. 1, Kimmell; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Harriet) Masterson, R. 4, Albion; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, Paul, R. 4, Albion, and Earl, Toledo, Ohio. Services Monday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 11-11-1977
Cole John H, 77, of Rome City died Oct. 25, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He retired from Tenneco Automotive in Ligonier in 1994. Prior to that, he worked at Lane Foundry in Kendallville for 23 years. He was born in Lex, W.Va., on April 4, 1935, to Andy Cole and Florence (Collins) Ferrell. Surviving are a 2 sons, Johnny and Heather Cole of Wawaka and Bernard Keen of Ashley; 5 daughters, Darlene and Danny Hatfield of Bluefield, W.Va., Malinda Mathieu of Waterloo, Belva Elliott of Staton Island, N.Y., Shirley Gibson of Ashley and Thelma Lester of Coalwood, W.Va.; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Georgia Asbury of Kendallville, Elsie Bryant of Rome City and Hazel Baker of Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Blankenship Keene on July 1, 2012; 3 brothers, Charlie, Eugene and Curtis Cole; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Steele and Macie Estep; and 4 grandchildren, Michael, Oakey, Curtis Keen and baby Cole. Funeral Monday at Salem United Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-27-2012
Cole John J, 71, attorney of Kendallville, died at his home there last Sunday night of arterial sclerosis. He had resided in Kendallville for the past 21 years and was a member of the law firm of Finley & Cole. Surviving are the widow and one son, Richard. Private services Wednesday at the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Cole Josephine, 86, died Oct. 3, 2001 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1915 in Elkhart County to Floyd and Wilma Hall. She married Carl Schott in 1933 and he died Jan. 17, 1964. On April 29, 1972 she married Ray Cole and he died Sept. 25, 1992. Surviving are 2 sons, Carl of Albion and Don of Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Laurel Hall of Goshen; 5 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-5-2001
Cole June B, 68, of Albion, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born June 13, 1921, the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Sitton) Sapp. On Feb. 24, 1940 in Brimfield, she married Gilbert Cole. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Kay Meyer of Albion, Linda Cole-Bielaski of Chicago, and Nancy Garner of Fort Wayne; and one grandson, Shawn Garner. One brother preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-17-1989
Cole Lillie M, 80, R. 2, Albion, died today (d. 1-23-1978) in the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born Feb. 28, 1897 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Allie C. (Jerraid) Lewis. She married Lloyd Cole March 10, 1917 in Albion. He died June 13, 1977. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion, Pythian Sisters, Christian Service, York Twp Homemakers’ Club, Farm Bureau and had done volunteer work for the Red Cross for many years. Survivors are a son, Jack W., R. 4, Albion; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. One sister, Viva Weber, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Cole Lloyd, 81, R. 2, Albion, died Monday (d. 6-13-1977)in McCray Hospital. Born Jan. 13, 1896, he was the son of Charles and Etta (Lozier) Cole. He married Lillie M. Lewis March 10, 1917. He was a farmer and was a member of the K of P Lodge, Albion. He served 12 years as a trustee for Albion Twp. Survivors include the wife; a son, Jack W., R. 4, Albion; two sisters, Helen Bradley, Fla., and Grace Barcus, Churubusco; one brother, Gilbert, R. 2, Albion, and 4 grandchildren. One brother, Charles, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Trinity Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1977
Cole Lloyd James, 62, of Kendallville, died today at his residence. Born in Elwood April 17, 1925, he was the son of Lloyd C. and Anna Mildred (Owen) Cole. In 1949 in Tipton, he married Betty Jo Hart. He moved from Sheridan to Kendallville 24 years ago and was chief engineer at Hy-Matic Mfg. 24 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Sheridan, and Eagles and Moose Lodges at Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Kathy Jo Burleson, Kendallville; three sons, David A. and Brian J., both Kendallville, and Stephen A., Rome City; a sister, Nancy Kay Alden of Arcadia; two brothers, Arnold of Nineveh, and Phil of Indianapolis; and nine grandchildren. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-17-1987
Cole Lydia M, 62, of Albion, died Tuesday (d.9-18-1979) in DeKalb County Hospital. Born Sept. 24, 1916, she was the daughter of William and Emma (Ott) Huntsman. She married James Cole Oct. 2, 1937. He died Oct. 27, 1977. A lifetime resident of Albion, she was school custodian for Central Noble School Corporation and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Albion. Survivors are two daughters, Ladonna at home, and Betsy Stohlman of rural Albion; three sons, Bill of Naperville, Ill., and Phillip and Ross, both Fort Wayne; a brother, Robert of Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. Six sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral will be Friday in Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1979
Cole Mabel, 80, of R. 3, Albion, died Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 17, 1905, the daughter of William R. and Dora B. (Gray) Cole. She was retired from the Noble County Extension office where she was employed 45 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Rebekah Lodge and a homemakers’ club. Surviving are a sister, Rachel Nulf of Kokomo; two nieces and two nephews. One brother preceded her in death. Services Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 7-2-1986
Cole Martha Jane (Ray) was born in Guernsey County, Ohio Dec. 3, 1848. She with her father, mother and 2 brothers came to Noble County in Sept. 1864. They were accompanied by an uncle, George Ray and family, all of whom have preceded her in death excepting Alfred and Milton Ray. She married James R. Cole Sept. 22, 1867, and they had 10 children, all of whom survive, Frank W., William R., Elmer E. of Albion, Prentice B. of Hamilton, Mo., Floyd R. of LaGrange County, Mary Munk from near Kendallville, Mattie Schlabach of Ligonier, Nellie Wiley of Fort Wayne, Kathryn Wadsworth of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Betty Cole of Denver, Col. She united with York Presbyterian Church in 1894 and later transferred her membership to the church in Albion. She resided in the home in which she died for 40 years. She died July 19, 1933. She leaves ten children, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. + 7-?-1933
Cole Maude, daughter of Jerome and Rachel J. Kilgore, was born in Washington Twp, Dec. 8, 1877, and died at the home of her father April 6, 1926, aged 48 years, 3 months and 29 days. She attended school at Stringtown in Washington Twp and after graduating from the common branches, attended Ligonier School for one year. She married Laurin L. Cole Nov. 4, 1899. He died July 17, 1925 at their former home in Sparta Twp. She was a member of the Stringtown Christian Church where she was organist for several years. An injury received in an automobile accident in 1920 left her incurably broken in health. She leaves an aged father, four brothers to mourn her departure. + 4-?-1926
Cole Pauline died at her home in Tampa, Fla. She was the foster daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Morris, one-time trustee of Sparta Twp who resided west of Cromwell. She was a graduate of Cromwell High School and married Norman Cole in the late 1920’s. She had been a resident of Florida for a good many years. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Ronda) Wilhite of New York. + 6-?-1973
Cole Phillip E, 61, died Feb. 1, 2003 at Parkview Hospital. He was former owner of Western HRS Employment Service. He was born in Wolf Lake. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; 2 sons, Rodney of Wabash and Randy of Indianapolis; 2 sisters, LaDonna Wiltshire of Fort Wayne and Betsy Stohlman of Albion; 2 brothers, Bill of Houston and Ross of Rio Verde, Ariz.; and a grandchild. Services Wednesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 2-4-2003
Cole Ralph of Brainerd, Minn., son of Mrs. Louise Cole Harlan of Albion and the late Frank Cole, died last Friday, Nov. 1962 after suffering a heart attack several hours earlier. Surviving are his mother; his wife, Agnes; a daughter, Kathy; two sons, Christopher and Steven; and two grandchildren, all of Brainerd. Funeral services in Brainerd Tuesday. + 11-?-1962
Cole Ray C, 87, died Sept. 25, 1992 at Kenney Health Center, Ligonier. He was born Aug. 8, 1905 in Noble County to Elmer E. and Cora L. (Fuller). A retired farmer, he built and owned the Augusta Hills Golf Course in Albion. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Albion and the Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Schott, whom he married April 29, 1972. His first wife, Esther Fuelling, died in 1953. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Don (Helen) Cochard of Albion, and Mrs. Joe (Martha) Hinterhauser of Chicago; 2 stepsons; one sister, Elizabeth Pressler VanDrew of Ariz.; 6 grandchildren. One son, Richard, also preceded him in death. Services Sunday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-25-1992
Cole Richard C, 40, of R. 4, Albion, died Saturday (d. 9-29-1979) in the IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born Nov. 4, 1938 in Noble County, he was the son of Ray and Esther (Fuelling) Cole. On April 26, 1956 he married Mary Bauman in Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. He was a farmer and had been employed by Noble County Co-op since 1956. He was a member of Albion Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 246 in Albion, Lions Club and Swinging Saints Dance Club. Survivors include his father at R. 4, Albion; his wife; a grandmother, Anna Fuelling of Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Helen) Cochard of R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Joe (Martha) Hinderhouser of Chicago, Ill. Funeral will be Tuesday in the Presbyterian Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1979
Cole Shirley Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cole of R. 4, Albion, died Monday in McCray Hospital where she had been born prematurely approximately three hours earlier. The mother is the former Mary Bauman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Bauman of the Mt. Pleasant community. Also surviving is the grandfather, Ray Cole, residing west of Albion. Graveside prayer services Tuesday in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1959
Cole Sylvia Ann, 30, of Wawaka, died unexpectedly Sept. 1, 2008 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1997 and worked at Courier Mfg. in Kendallville about 4 years. She was born Feb. 28, 1978 in Goshen to John and Laura (Niles) Charles. She married Johnny Cole on Jan. 29, 2000 in LaGrange. Surviving are her husband; her mother and her father; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Kandice Charles of Wolcottville; 2 sisters, Cari Charles of Butler and Brenda Charles of Wolcottville; grandmothers, Myrtle Kline and Stella Jacobs of Kimmell; great-grandparents, Floyd and Vivian Heltzel of Rome City. Services Friday at New Freedom Baptist Church in LaGrange. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-3-2008
Cole Vada was born May 12, 1868, the youngest child of Salathiel and Mary Cole. On Oct. 8 she died. The mother died 14 years ago, and 8 years ago the father died. Two sisters preceded her in death, Helen 7 years ago and Gertie, a year and a half. She cared for his sister Gertie during the long illness. She leaves a brother and 3 sisters. * Ligonier Leader 10-17-1918 Contributed by Margaret Ott
Cole W Mortimer, 71, Ligonier attorney and formerly of Cromwell, was found dead in the rear seat of his automobile which was only partially parked on Cavin St. in Ligonier Monday, the victim of a heart attack. He was a native of DeKalb County, Ind., and came to Cromwell in 1912 where he lived and practiced law until about 10 years ago when he moved to Ligonier. He was a member of Cromwell Lodge No. 705 F&AM. Surviving are the widow, Jane; two brothers, Samuel E. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and George Dewey of Arvada, Colo.; and three sisters, Mrs. Welty Cook and Mrs. Eva Brown of Hicksville, Ohio, and Mrs. Myrtle Eager of Antwerp, Ohio. Funeral Thursday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1955
Cole William R, about 80, (b. 12-27-1870) a former resident of Albion and Wolf Lake, died May 14, 1951 at the Rest More Nursing Home in Kokomo. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Nulf, with whom he made his home this past year, Miss Mable of Albion; a son, Harold of Albion; four grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Munk of El Monte, Calif., Mrs. Harry Schlabach of Ligonier, Mrs. Chet Wiley of South Bend, Mrs. George Wadsworth of Pittsburgh, and Miss Betty of Ypsilanti, Mich.; three brothers, Elmer of Albion, P. B. of Hamilton, Mo., and Floyd of Wolcottville. Funeral this afternoon at Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-?-1951
Coleman Carl L, 80, of 1260 S. Main St., died today at his home. He was born May 15, 1908 in Orland, the son of Clyde and Elsie (Snowberger) Coleman. On Aug. 30, 1930 in Angola, he married Gladys Good. He moved from Orland to the Kendallville area in 1930. He was a carpenter and also worked for 25 years as a maintenance man for Kraft, Inc. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Theim of Kendallville; two sons, Lee "Bud" of Fort Wayne, and Eugene of El Paso, Texas; four sisters, Mary Gleason of Ark., Martha Mead and Winifred Densmore, Jackson, Mich., and Margaret Sidle of Montpelier, Ohio; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Paul, and a sister, Mildred. Funeral Sunday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-6-1989
Coleman Gladys O, 85, died Thursday at Kendallville ExtendaCare Inc. She was born Jan. 11, 1911 in Avilla to Bruce Franklin and Byrd (Forker) Good. On Aug. 30, 1930 in Salem Center she married Carl L. Coleman. He died Jan. 6, 1989. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church of Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Thiem of Kendallville; 2 sons, Lee of Fort Wayne and Eugene of El Paso, Texas; and 5 grandchildren, Cheryl Bunch, David Thiem, Debra Zayaz, Linda Huff and Steven Coleman. One brother preceded her in death. Services Saturday in the chapel at Lake View Cemetery. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-19-1996
Coleman Michael of 603 Dowling St. died last night after a short illness of a dropsical nature. He was born in County Cork, Ireland 67 years ago and came to Bronson, Mich. when a young man. Soon after he came to this country - or 41 years ago - he entered the employ of the Lake Shore Railway and has been so employed practically ever since. He came to Kendallville more than 30 years ago and for many years has been seen about the Lake Shore depot and yards here where he worked as a signal maintainer and later as maintainer on the interlocker. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; 3 sons, Michael of Montpelier, O., Thomas of Three Rivers, Mich., and James of this city; and 2 daughters, Mary Coleman and Mrs. Forrest Butts of this city. Funeral Saturday at the Catholic Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 2-18-1909
Coleman Sadie L, 82, of R. 2 Churubusco, died September 7, in the Cherry Grove Rest Home. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Pepple, LaOtto; two sons, Hubert and Harold, both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ella Moorehouse, Danville, Ill., and a brother, Fred McMillin, Streator, Ill. She was a member of the Ari Church of God and the Ladies Mission Circle there. Services Wednesday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 9-10-1959
Coleman Sandra L, 43, of rural Churubusco, died May 31, 1995 at her residence from cancer. She was born in Wolf Lake on July 9, 1951, a daughter of Glenn and Mary McGuire Geiger. She was employed as a secretary at Summit City Ford in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a daughter, Camille; a son, Joshua; a grandson, Dylan; her parents; her grandmother, Eloise McGuire, all of Churubusco; a sister, Carolyn King of Columbia City; and a brother, Allen Geiger of Fort Wayne. Services June 3, 1995 at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-31-1995
Colen Kayanne J, 54, of Wolf Lake, died Thursday in her residence. She was born July 30, 1943 in Wolf Lake to Everett F. and Pauline J. (Bair) Erdly. She married Fred Colen. She was bar manager of Wolf Lake VFW and previously had been employed by Roy W. Parker & Sons Seed Co. She was a member of Wolf Lake Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; her mother; a daughter, Kimberly Knafel of Albion; 4 brothers, William Erdly of Wolf Lake, Charles Erdly of Linton, Jim Erdly of Ligonier, and Dave Erdly of Albion; and 2 grandchildren, Zachary and Katelyn. Funeral Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 3-5-1998
Colfax Orville C, 82, died March 21, 2001 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He worked for Tom's Body Shop in Kendallville until retiring in 1984, then worked part-time at the Kendallville Transportation Garage. He was a member of American Legion Post 2143 in LaGrange, having served in the U.S. Army in WW II. He was born Aug. 19, 1918 at Pleasant Lake to William and Ruth (Marchant) Colfax. Surviving are a sister, Jean Secrest, and a brother, Billy of Fort Wayne. Graveside services Monday at Lake View Cemetery with military graveside services. ^ 3-22-2001
Collet Steven Lee, 48, of Beebe, Ark., died Feb. 23, 2008. He was a graduate of West Noble High School and later received his B.S. degree in Professional Aeronautics. He retired as a chief master sergeant from the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm and Panama Conflict. He was born Nov. 28, 1959 to Raymond and Joyce Collet of Ligonier. He married Sandra Kwiatkowski on Aug. 31, 1985. Surviving are his parents; his wife; 2 children, Sean and Samantha; 3 brothers, Stan of Ligonier, Stewart of Huntington and Bruce of Alexandria, Va. Services Feb. 26 in Beebe with military honors. Graveside services later at Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-2-2008
Collett Marion W, 72, of Kimmell, died Sept. 27 at Lakeside Hospital at Kendallville. He came to Kimmell 15 years ago from Chicago. Surviving are the widow, Alice; two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Sunday at the residence. Burial, Eden Cemetery, LaGrange County. + 10-?-1940
Collier Beulah L, 75, resided in New Haven and was dead on arrival Friday at Parkview Hospital. She was a native of Indiana and was employed as a bookkeeper. Surviving are a daughter, Kay Knapp of Albion; her mother, Ivy Dull Turner of New Harmony; a stepdaughter; a stepson; three sisters; one brother and three grandchildren. ~ 5-14-1987
Collingsworth Geneva L, 40, of Albion died Monday (d. 3-26-1979) in McCray Hospital. Born in Indianapolis July 22, 1938, she was the daughter of William and Sylvia (VanHook) Barr. She married William Collingsworth. She had been a resident of Albion since 1970, coming from Indianapolis. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church of Albion. Survivors include the husband; four daughters, Dana, a student at Marion College, Kandy of Albion, Rhonda and Tammy at home; a son, Richard of Albion; five sisters, Lucille Rector of Hope, Audrey Davis of Kendallville, Beulah Fiorentino of Brook, N.J., Anna Chamless of Greenwood, and Nannie Jones of Indianapolis; two brothers, John of Indianapolis, and Jimmy of Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Wesleyan Church. Burial, Flora Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. + 3-26-1979
Collingsworth William T, 45, of 117 Keyser St., Garrett, died Tuesday (d. 5-10-1983) in Bristol, Va., from injuries he suffered when the semi which he was driving was involved in an accident. He was born July 30, 1937 in Indianapolis, to John and Nellie (Hutchings) Collingsworth. He married Geneva L. Barr who preceded him in death March 26, 1979. He had moved to Garrett from Albion in 1980. Surviving are four daughters, Dana of Marion, Kandy Smith of Fort Wayne, Rhonda Goodrich of Indianapolis, and Tammy at home; a son Richard of R. 2, Albion; four sisters, four brothers and five grandchildren. Services will be Monday at the Wesleyan Church, Albion. Graveside services and burial Monday in Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis. + 5-10-1983
Collins Adolph, 68, of South Milford, died today in McCray Hospital in Kendallville. He was born April 5, 1918 in Wayland, Ky. to Silas and Rachel (Hicks) Collins. He married Nora Bolen on May 8, 1937 in Rockfort, Ky. She died in 1983. He had lived in the area for the past 30 years, coming from Kentucky. He was a retired employee of the Pontiac Foundry in Fort Wayne and was a member of the Independent Baptist Church in South Milford. Surviving are seven daughters, Irene Bolen, Kendallville, Josephine Bailey, Camden, Mich., Becky Jo VanHoozer, Wolcottville, Mary Jo Bolen, LaGrange, Annie Rottger, Kendallville, Nannie Shirke, Garrett, and Helen Chriswell, Waterloo; two sons, Kenneth Ray, St. Joe, and Roy, South Milford; two sisters, Betty Jane McDanils, Auburn, and Josephine Wade, Springfield, Ohio; and two brothers, Rodolph Collins, Wayland, Kay., and Robert Vanderpool, Auburn. One son and one daughter preceded him in death. Thirty-five grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren survive. Services Friday at the Independent Baptist Church in South Milford. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-22-1986
Collins Albertus B, 84, died Jan. 14 at his home in Orland. He was a farmer and had been a member of the First Congregational Church of Orland since 1926 and served as a trustee from 1944 to 1952 and as a Steuben County commissioner from 1952 to 1960. He was born Aug. 8, 1911 in Steuben County to Albert J. and Eva (Cleveland) Collins. On May 5, 1937 he married Gladys Herber. Surviving are his wife; a son, Michael A. of Orland; a daughter, Sue Shaw of Potomac, Md.; a brother, Cleveland "Ed" of Avilla; a sister, Rachel Bair of Auburn; 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell; and 3 sisters, Gilee Collins, Lois and Floaid Carlisle. Burial, Greenlawn Cemetery. ~ 1-18-1996
Collins Asa L, 72, of The Lamplighter, died this morning at McCray Hospital. He was born July 16, 1911, the son of John and Martha Collins. He married Hazel Brown, who died Jan. 19, 1977. He was a retired employee of Kendallville Foundry. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Acker of Chicago, Jane Leas of Kendallville, and Mary Forker of South Milford; a son, Wyman of New Haven; two sisters, Sarah Leighty and Mary Martz, Kendallville; two brothers, Jim of Fort Wayne, and Bill Allport of Carmichael, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 6-11-1984
Collins Cecil R, 71, R. 6, Warsaw, died Sunday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Dr. Collins began his dentistry practice in Warsaw in 1926, coming from Kewanna. He was the vice president of the Indiana Dental Association and past president of Kosciusko County Dental Association. The wife, Alene; two brothers, Clyde, Kewanna, and Rosco, North Manchester, survive. + 3-?-1971
Collins Donald Keith, 27, formerly of Waterloo, was instantly killed Tuesday as a farm tractor upset on him in a field on the Harold Weeks farm approximately four miles southwest of here. A farmhand most of his life, he and his wife and four small daughters had resided on a farm adjoining the Weeks’ farm since March. He was born August 31, 1931, near Waterloo, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Collins, and was married to the former Zella Ann Miller. Also surviving are four daughters, Anna Marie 5; Margaret Ann 3; Deborah Kay 20 months; and Roberta Elaine, four months; three brothers, Maurice, Claire, and Paul Collins; two sisters, Klyta Jean and Gerra Lee, and two half-sisters, Norma Kinder, Vista, Calif.; and Helen McCartney, Zanesville. The body, taken to the L. E. Berhalter & Sons Funeral Home here, has been transferred to the Ettinger Funeral Home, Waterloo. ~ 5-21-1959
Collins Eugene, 74, of Kendallville, died Feb. 19, 2004 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been a coal miner in Ky. and employed at Kendallville Foundry and the Kendallville Water Dept. before retiring. He was born Aug. 24, 1929 in Barridge, Ky., the son of Silas and Effie (McPherson) Collins. He married Wilma Cook. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Rose of Kendallville, Billy and Versa of Huntsville, Texas, and Terry of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Si of Red Fox, Ky., and Mike of Harlan, Ky.; a sister, Arlene Collins of Hazard, Ky.; and 9 grandchildren. Services Tuesday at the True Church of God in Lisbon. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-20-2004
Collins Gary, 53, died June 20, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born March 6, 1954 in Westville, Okla. to Eugene and Wilma Jean (Cook) Collins. He married Rose Mary Tackett on June 30, 1979 in Kendallville. He had served as a special deputy for former Noble County sheriff Gary Dial; had been employed at Brand's Car Wash in Kendallville; at Wirco; and for the town of Avilla. Surviving are his wife; his mother of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Eric Miner of Kendallville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Rebecca and Joey Collins of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Billy of Huntsville, Texas, and Terry of Kendallville; and 3 grandchildren, Lillian and Dazee Collins and Abby Ramey. He was preceded in death by his father on Feb. 19, 2004. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-22-2007
Collins Georgia A, 58, of Ligonier, died Sunday in her residence. She was born in Knott County, Ky., on April 15, 1936 to Benton and Pocahontas (Gayhart) Owsley. She had worked at Ligonier Rubber Co. Surviving are 4 sons, Lee and Elliott of Ligonier, Tom of Hindman, Ky., and Buddy of Washington, D.C.; 2 daughters, Kitty and Georgia of Ligonier; a sister, Pauline Owsley of Lima, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-17-1994
Collins Geraldine, 7-year old daughter of Adolph and Nora Collins, Brimfield, died March 4 at Riley Hospital, Indianapolis. She is survived by the parents; brothers and sisters, Josephine, Kenneth Ray, Mary Jo, Roy, Anna, Nanna and Helen, all at home, Mrs. Irene Louis, Brimfield, and Betty Jo, Auburn. Last rites Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1957
Collins Gladys E, 63, 207 E. Grove St. died yesterday at her residence. She was born April 27, 1908 in Kendallville to George B. and Gertrude (Harder) Kline and was married to Cleveland C. (Ed) Collins on Sept. 3, 1948 in Kendallville. A lifetime resident of Kendallville, she was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are the husband and one sister, Mrs. Dale (Violet) Whiteman, 910 S. State St. One sister preceded her in death. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1971
Collins Imogene (King) was born Nov. 5, 1854 in Swan Twp; died at Toledo, Ohio Feb. 29, aged 33 years, 3 months and 24 days. She was married Oct. 23, 1873 to J. W. Collins and removed to Toledo where she has since been living. Several years ago she united with the First Presbyterian Church. She has left four little ones. ^ 3-9-1888
Collins James T, 56, of Clearwater, Fla., died Dec. 12, 2005 in Clearwater. He had retired after working for Verizon Telephone Co. for 29 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Marion High School and served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force. He was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Logansport to Harold and Juanita (Woolard) Collins. Surviving are his children, Rebecca and Ben Kump of Flint, Mich., Jessica and Kent Sheets of Huntington, Ind., and Kathleen and Ted Hontz of Fort Wayne; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Pat Collins of Albion, Donald and Pamela Collins of Logansport and James and Jenny McClurg of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren. Military graveside services Saturday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-25-2006
Collins Jim E, 71, of Ligonier, died Dec. 15, 1999 in his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1928 in Fort Wayne to James and Gladys Collins. On Dec. 23, 1958 in Clintwood, Va., he married Polly Grigsby. He was a fiberglass repairman at Carrie Lite in Millersburg and a member of American Legion Post 243. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Betsy K. Condict of Milford and Zola Bennett of Ligonier; 2 sons, Jim Jr. of Ligonier and Michael of Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-15-1999
Collins Jimmie Darrell, 61, died Jan. 4, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. He retired from Newnam Foundry, Kendallville. He was born April 4, 1940 in Knott County, Ky. to William and Ocie (Wicker) Collins. On Dec. 31, 1966 in Clintwood, Va., he married Lorene Crager. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Kimberly and Jamie VanAuken and Jennifer Collins of Kendallville; 2 grandchildren, Brianna and Andrew VanAuken; 4 sisters, Pauline Bosen of Mousie, Ky., Avenelle Collins of Lackey, Ky., Marcella Osterreicher of Fla., and Oldia Long of Mount Sterling, Ky.; and a brother, Morell Collins of St. Mary's, Ohio. A daughter, Stephanie; and 4 brothers preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at Little Flossie Church, Lisbon. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-6-2002
Collins Johanna, 80, died at the Old People’s Home at Avilla July 9 following an illness with tuberculosis. The remains were removed to the C. O. Gans undertaking parlors to await the arrival of relatives. Two granddaughters are expected to come to take the body to Hartford City, where funeral services and burial will be held. + 7-?-1922
Collins Juanita R, 76, died Sept. 18, 2002 at her son's home in Noble Twp. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1944 and retired in 1987 from the office of National Can Co. in Marion after 17 years. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 10 in Marion. She was born in Hartford City on April 2, 1926 to Imie and Irene (Herron) Woolard. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Patrick and Pat Collins of rural Albion, James Collins of Clearwater, Fla., and Donald and Pamela Collins of Logansport; a sister, Mary Lewis of Hartford City; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services Saturday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 9-20-2002
Collins Kenneth, 18, was accidentally killed Tuesday when he was struck in the head by a .22 caliber rifle bullet from a gun in the hands of a friend as he carried it down a flight of stairs at his home. The two were going hunting. A native of Columbia City and a New York Central section hand working out of Goshen, he had been a resident of Ligonier, living with an aunt there since the age of 7. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Collins of near Syracuse; two brothers, Ronnie and Randall; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collins, California. + 12-16-1952
Collins Mary Malissa Gibson, 89, formerly of Kendallville, died Tuesday at Springfield Hospital. She lived most of her life in Garrett, Ky. Her husband, Bill Wilson Collins, and three children preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Grace Crego and Lue Fitch, New Carlisle, and Goldie Craft, North Judson; five sons, James, Baltimore, Md., Earnest and Ralph, Fairborn, Ohio, Raymond, Battle Creek, Mich., and Harold of Kendallville; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio. + 3-28-1989
Collins Maxine, 81, died Aug. 21, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Dec. 29, 1920 in Green Twp to George and Effie (Owen) Kimmel. She married Clarence "Joe" Veit in 1942. He died in 1970. She then married Cleveland "Ed" Collins on Feb. 14, 1973 in Kendallville. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Albion during the 1940's. She attended the First Christian Church in Kendallville. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Faye Lemish, Betty Mote and Donnabelle Kimmel; and one brother, Edward Kimmel. Surviving are her husband; sisters, Lalia Hand of Fort Wayne, Barbara Rider of Larwill and Midge Marshall of Cromwell; and a brother, Bill Kimmel of Churubusco. Memorial services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery later. ^ 8-23-2002
Collins Michael Vinard, 10, son of James L. and Mary Duehmig Collins, died Monday at his home in Avilla. He was born at Elkhart, Ind. November 1, 1939. He is survived by his parents and four younger sisters, Rosemary, Margarete, Helen and Monica, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gustave Duehmig of Avilla. Services Wednesday at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ~ 2-2-1950
Collins Nora, 60, 308 ½ Lisle St., died Sunday at McCray Hospital. Born May 8, 1922 in Knott, Ky., she was the daughter of Wheatly and Mary (Hicks) Bolen. On May 8, 1937 she married Adolph Collins in Rockfort, Ky. She lived in Kendallville since 1956, moving from Morgan County, Ky. She was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, South Milford. Surviving are her husband; seven daughters, Irene Bolen and Betty Jo Terry, Kendallville, Josephine Bailey, Mich., Mary Jo Bolen, LaGrange, Annie Rottger, Corunna, Nannie Shirke, Garrett, and Helen Chriswell, Waterloo; two sons, Kenneth Ray, Auburn, and Roy, Fort Walton, Fla.; two half-sisters, Oma Hicks, Garrett, Ky., and Mae Goodpasture, Corydon; three half-brothers, Blanton and James Bolen, Kendallville, and Inn Bolen, Churubusco; 34 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son and daughter preceded her in death. Funeral at the Independent Baptist Church, South Milford, Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-13-1983
Collins Richard W, 77, who lived with his son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Leonard (Elizabeth) Gross, 1701 Roys, Elkhart, died Thursday at the Gross home. He was born July 4, 1871 in Goshen, the son of Thomas and Helen Gallagher Collins. He married Mary Bickel January 25, 1898 in Goshen and she died in Elkhart in November 1939. Surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) Ganser of Mishawaka, Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) Dempsey of South Bend, and Mrs. Jerome (Anna) Kretschner of Elkhart; 2 sons, Thomas of Elkhart and James of Avilla; 21 grandchildren and a brother, Joseph of Goshen. A Spanish-American War veteran, he was a member of Co. C 157th regiment, Indiana Infantry. Services Saturday in St. Vincent Church. Burial in the parish cemetery. ~ 9-23-1948
Collins Roy Edward, 58, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Connersville April 29, 1931, the son of Robert E. and Oma (Richie) Collins. On May 22, 1854 in Connersville he married Phyllis Sue Masters. He moved to Kendallville in Dec. 1974 from Miamisburg, Ohio. He was a graduate of Miami of Ohio and received his MBA from Indiana University. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and was employed by Flint & Walling as quality control manager. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Marcia Sue Kane of Muncie; a son, Matthew of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Timothy of Escondido, Calif., and William of Richmond; and a grandson, Jonathan Kane. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Dale Cemetery in Connersville. + 9-13-19??
Collins Ruth (Call), a 1936 graduate of Kendallville High School had been a resident of South Bend and for the past several years has resided at the Metco Home in that area, died. Her husband, Francis A. Collins, preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1975. They had three children, David, Michael and Kathi. + 3-1-1989
Collins Thomas R Jr, 5, died Jan. 18, 2012 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on Oct. 29, 2006 to Thomas and Crystal (Sorg) Collins. Survivors include his parents; his sister, Maya Collins of Kendallville; a half-brother, James Martino III of Rome City; grandparents, Roy and Bonnie Collins of Kendallville and Nancy Collins of Wawaka. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene and Diane Sorg. Funeral, Jan. 23. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-21-2012
Collins Virgil, 72, of Kendallville, died January 5, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Garrett, Kentucky, on December 2, 1941 to Edgel and Goldie (Compton) Collins. He married Blanche Cornett on December 31, 1960 in Hindman, Kentucky. He retired from Walker Manufacturing in Ligonier after 9 years. He also worked for 28 years at Newnam and Lane Foundries in Kendallville. He attended the First Freedom Baptist Church near Corunna. Survivors include his wife; 3 daughters, Carol and Ken Gates of Waterloo, Patricia Rowland of Albion and Barbara Deems of Avilla; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Osborn, Gabrielle Marzion, Kristey Deems and Cody Gates; 3 great-grandchildren, Emilee Jacobs, Steven Marzion and Makynlee Deems Gordon; a sister, Priscilla Hall of Plymouth, Ohio; and a half-brother, David Lee Bolen of Plymouth, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herman Collins in 2009. Funeral, January 10, 2014 at First Freedom Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-8-2014
Collins Wilma J, 80, of Kendallville, died May 16, 2012 at her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Whitesburg, Ky., to Henry and Ollie (Gipson) Cook. She married Eugene Collins and he died Feb, 24, 2004. Surviving are two sons, Bill and Versa Collins of Huntsville, Texas, and Terry Collins of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 5 sisters, Henril Adams, Ruby Cook, Hazel Cook, Salve Sexton and Wanda Collins; and 4 brothers, Archey, Willis, John L.and Eugene Cook. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Collins who died June 20, 2007. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-18-2012
Collinsworth Denny B, 74, died Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. Surviving are the widow, Matilda; two sons, Robert and Greely; a daughter, Mrs. Christine Miller; six grandchildren; a sister and four brothers. Funeral Saturday in the L H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1960
Collinsworth Matilda, 85, Cromwell, died Thursday in Fountain View Nursing Home, Elkhart. She was born Oct. 13, 1888 in Bonnymon, Ky. and married Denny Collinsworth, who died in 1960. A member of the Nappanee Church of God, she moved to Cromwell 40 years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Miller, Nappanee; two sons, Thompson, Elkhart, and Robert, Wolf Lake; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1974
Collinsworth Rolena Mae, 85, Wolf Lake, died Nov. 21, 2003 at her home. She was employed at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake for 8 years and retired as a ward clerk at Whitley County Hospital after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Wolf Lake. She was born July 19, 1918 in Albion to Reuben and Maude (McCamment) Oliver. She attended York Center School. On Oct. 17, 1942 she married Robert C. Collinsworth. He died Oct. 12, 1996. A grandson and 2 sisters, Evelyn Scott and Doratha Oliver, are also deceased. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rolland Gipson of Churubusco; a son, Wayne of Albion; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Oliver of Wolf Lake; and a sister, Helen Wolf of Willa Springs, Mo. Services Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 11-23-2003
Collinsworth Robert C, 83, of Wolf Lake, died Oct. 12, 1996 at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 28, 1912 in Morgan County, Ky., a son of Denny and Matilda Carter Collinsworth. On Oct. 17, 1942 he married Rolena Mae Oliver. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces in WW II. He was employed at General Electric for 2 years and retired from International Harvester as a security guard in 1978 with 29 years of service. He was a member of Wolf Lake VFW. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Rolland (Patricia) Gipson of Churubusco; a son, Wayne of Albion; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Thompson of Elkhart; and a sister, Christina Miller of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral Oct. 15 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-12-1996
Collinsworth Wayne C, 62, of Wolf Lake, died at his home Oct. 19, 2008. He was born Sept. 25, 1946 in Wolf Lake, the son of Robert and Rolena (Oliver) Collinsworth. He completed his education at Wolf Lake High School and was employed for the past 23 years at Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Surviving are his children, Curt Collinsworth of Albion, Sherri Luke of Larwill, DeaDea (Cory) Gibson of Huntington, Nikki Johnson of Shelbyville, Brent Collinsworth of South Whitley, Mandy Collinsworth of Kentucky and Tracy Collinsworth of Albion; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Patricia K Gipson of Churubusco. Service Oct. 26 at Smith & Sons in Columbia City. Churubusco News 20-29-2008
Colpaert Emma Marie, about 84, of R. 1, Albion, died March 30, 1974 at McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 19, 1889 in Belgium, the daughter of Lenol and Marie (Cournita) Crumbz. July 31, 1911 she married Henry Colpaert. She lived in the Albion area seven years before moving to Roanoke. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Alberic DeBaillie, Lamplighter; a son, Achiel, Geneva; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1974
Colpaert Henry O, 87, R. 1, Skinner Lake, Albion, died this morning at McCray Hospital after suffering a stroke. He was born in Belgium Aug. 10, 1888 to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Colpaert. He married Emma M. Crumbz in Belgium July 31, 1911. She died March 31, 1974. He was a retired farmer and had lived here for nine years. He moved to Albion from Roanoke, Ind. Survivors include two children, Mrs. Alberic DeBaillie, Lamplighter, Kendallville, and Achiel, Geneva, Ind.; and two sisters, Astre Schotte and Rinelida Desmite, both Belgium. One daughter and 10 brothers and sisters preceded him in death. There were 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, where the funeral mass will be Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Colter Dean, 78, Wolcottville, died May 7, 1995 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Adams County Nov. 24, 1948 to Benjamin and Mary (Dailey) Colter. He was the former owner of Colter Implement, Kendallville, retiring in 1980. A WW II Army Air Corps veteran, he was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Kendallville Rotary Club. He married Nancy Barroquillo in Wolcottville Oct. 8, 1966. Surviving are his wife; a son, James and Carol, Kendallville; a brother, Robert D., Decatur; and 3 grandchildren. A brother, Donald, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-7-1995
Colvin Albert M, 80, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Churubusco, died April 27, 2004 at Applewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 28, 1923 in Kokomo to Albert M. and Blondie M. (Shively) Colvin. On January 3, 1982 he married Waunieta M. (Walt) McCoy. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Joseph Traylor of Denver, Colo.; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Merilee of Denver; 3 stepchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Margaret of Phoenix, Ariz. and Charles and Clara of Kokomo; a sister, Emma Hood of Kokomo; and 4 grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army 1941-1948 and spent much of his life in Kokomo. He had been employed as a tile setter at F&M Tile in Fort Wayne and later worked at the KMart Distribution Center and at Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 5-6-2004
Colvin Robert L, 66, a resident at Sylvan Lake, Rome City, since 1960, died Saturday at his residence. He was a retired professional musician and had lived in Fort Wayne prior to moving to Rome City. He was a lifetime member of Local 58 Musicians Union, Fort Wayne. Survivors are two aunts, Esther Becker and Mae Parker, both Fort Wayne; and one cousin, Donald Becker, Kalispell, Montana. Funeral Wednesday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 8-?-1978
Colwell Isabell - Robert Bolton residing east of town and James Bolton of Swan received telegrams Wednesday announcing the death of their eldest sister, Mrs. Isabell Colwell, at the home of her son at Imlay City, Mich. She was nearly 87 years of age and had suffered several strokes of paralysis, which probably caused her death. Funeral was in Imlay City. ~ 2-7-1912
Combs Alice E, 66, of Kendallville and formerly of LaGrange, died Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 26, 1919 in Portland, Ore., to William and Mable Weisner. On Dec. 1, 1974 she married Leroy Combs. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Mickey (Justine) Stark of Loveland, Colo.; Mrs. Ralph (Candice) Stewart of South Bend, and Mrs. Jason (Diana) Savoie of Kendallville; three sons, Robert Willard of Calif., Phillip Willard of Kendallville, and David Willard of Seoul, South Korea; a stepson, Ronnie Combs of Auburn; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. + 9-22-1985
Combs Anna L, 83, of Ligonier, died Aug. 31, 2010 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She retired from Silgan after 19 years of service. She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses. She was born Jan. 27, 1927 in Pinetop, Ky., to Hasadore and Ibby (Sparkman) Short. Surviving are a son, Kenneth Slone of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hasanell Blankenship of Somerset, Ky. She was preceded in death by 4 sons, Larry Ford, Bill, Doug and Bobby Slone; 2 daughters, Hester West and Nona Slone; a grandson; 5 brothers and 7 sisters. Funeral Saturday at Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-2-2010
Combs Ary, 46, R. 1, Rome City, died today in Parkview Hospital. Born in Ritchie, Ky., April 6, 1931, he was the son of Alex and Polly Ritchie. He married Martha Ritchie in 1958. He lived in Rome City approximately 20 years and was employed by Kendallville Foundry. He was a member of Wolcottville Community Baptist Church and was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are the wife and parents; one daughter, Carolyn, and two sons, Billy Ray and Eddie Dean, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchie and Mrs. Vonda Lou Slone, both Rome City; two brothers and two other sisters residing in Ky. Funeral in Hindman Funeral Home, Hindman, Ky. + 2-?-1977
Combs Bernie, 52, R. 1, Avilla, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 11, 1936 in Jackson, Ky., the son of Harrison and Omega (Burcham) Combs. He married Sharon Schlotter March 7, 1969. He was package coordinator for Dana Corporation in Auburn. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Natalie Hadler and Sherry Combs, both Santa Rosa, Calif., Nina Bennett of Waterloo and Cathy Greuter of Avilla; a son, Jason, at home; two sisters, Luraine McNeal and Peggy Haviland, Avilla; three brothers, Carlo, St. Petersburg, Fla., Harrison, Fort Wayne, and Grandview, Haywood, Calif.; eight grandchildren. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 1-10-1989
Combs Chaney W, 3 days, died March 6, 2003 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born March 3, 2003 at St. Vincent's Hospital to Robert "Bobby" Combs and Heidi Nichole Moore, both of Kendallville. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Laina Alice Combs; a brother Weston Reed Combs; grandparents Robert J. and Darlene Combs of Wolcottville, Parma and Edward Bolen of LaGrange, David and Tammy Moore of Avilla and Julie and Chris Marzion of Kendallville; great-grandfathers John Reed of Hueysville, Ky., and William Hart of Avilla. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 3-20-2003
Combs David, 64, of Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Perry County, Ky., Dec. 15, 1921, the son of Marion and Elmira (Smith) Combs. On March 9, 1946 in Hazard, he married Dolly Terry, who died Aug. 18. He moved to the area in 1960 and to Kendallville in 1970. He was retired from Kendallville Foundry in 1971. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a member of Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. David (Lois) Thomas of Kendallville; three sons, Robert of Mongo, Marion of Kendallville, and Boyd of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Bethel Patterson of Rome City, Lola Patrick of Hazard, and Bessie Combs of Emmalena, Ky.; two brothers, Thorton of Rome City, and Herman of Hazard; and nine grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-4-1986
Combs Dishmon, 57, died April 4, 2003 at his home. He was a pressman for Maverick Molding in Garrett and attended New Hope Baptist Church in Kendallville. He was born in Perry County, Ky., March 3, 1946 to McKinley and Tilda (Adkins) Combs. He married Barbara S. Dunn Aug. 17, 1967 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Tracy of Hudson, Steven and Angel of North Webster and Robert and Kristin of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Darrel Jacobs of Kendallville; a brother, Eugene of Cincinnati; 3 sisters, Gertrude Lowe of Danville, Ill., Margi Slone of Blackie, Ky., and Leona Couch of Hazard, Ky.; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 9 sisters and 2 brothers. Services Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-7-2003
Combs Dolly, 56, died today at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne after suffering a heart attack Thursday. She had lived in the area since 1960 and was a retired employee of Kraft Foods, Inc., Kendallville, and also worked for the V&A Restaurant, Kendallville, Dana Corp., Churubusco, and Monsanto Corp. of Ligonier. She was a member of Community Baptist Church near South Milford. She was born Jan. 20, 1930 to Silas Terry, who preceded her in death, and Bertha Terry Gault, who survives in LaGrange. She married David Combs March 9, 1946 in Hazard, Ky. Also surviving are her husband; a daughter, Lois Thomas, Kendallville; three sons, Robert J., Mongo, Marion E., Kendallville, and Boyd (Wayne) of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Wallace, Rome City, and Dallas R., Stroh; and nine grandchildren. A son, Silas, and two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-18-1986
Combs Elizabeth, 75, of Rome City, died Feb. 18, 2008 at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She attended Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church. She was born June 9, 1932 in Knott County, Ky. to Hiram and Bessie (Field) Short. She married R. J. Combs on June 13, 1949 in Knott County. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lydia and Mike Bell of Wetmore, Mich., and Mylea Morgan of Rome City; a son, Lamont J. Combs: 2 sisters, Dallie Slone and Tootsie Owens of Ky.; 4 grandchildren, Melissa, Coy, Jeremy and Robbie; and 3 great-grandchildren, Shai-Lynn, Robert and Mya. She was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Makayla; and several brothers and sisters. Services Thursday at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-19-2008
Combs Ernest, 79, of Rome City, died May 8, 2005 at his home. He had retired from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville after 37 years of service. A veteran of the Navy in WW II, he was a member of Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church. He was born Oct. 12, 1925 in Hindman, Ky., to Robert L. and Doshie (Young) Combs. On Dec. 26, 1950 in Hazard, Ky., he married Pauline Lovelace. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Yvonne Stackhouse of Fort Wayne and Deborah and Jerry Butler of Rome City; a son, Ernest Jr. of Edwardsburg, Mich.; a brother, R. J. of Rome City; a sister, Cora Messer of hazard; 7 grandchildren, Tracey Morgan, Amy Terry, Ryan Fields, Daniel Combs, Jodi Butler, Becky DeGroff and Phillip Combs; and 5 great-grandchildren, Alicia and Madison Morgan, Julia Terry, Lilly Fields and Lydia DeGroff. He was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Fields; 2 brothers, Kelly and Ovid Combs. Services Wednesday in Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery with military rites. ^ 5-9-2005
Combs Haleigh Brynn was stillborn March 16, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Kristina Mapes and Justin Combs of Kendallville; grandparents, Dennis and Hazel Mapes of Kendallville, Betty Sue Gose of LaGrange and John Combs of Howe; great-grandparents, Martha Mapes and Tillie Stevens of Kendallville, and Verna Combs of LaGrange. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-18-2006
Combs James Jr was stillborn this morning at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was the son of James and Linda Lou (Mullett) Combs, 152 Jefferson St., Rome City. Other survivors include one sister, Vicky Dawn, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Napier, Rome City, and Mr. and Mrs. James Combs, Hindman, Ky. Graveside services Tuesday in Orange Cemetery, Rome City. + 3-?-1976
Combs Jerry R, 53, of LaGrange, died December 31, 2011, in his residence. He was born April 3, 1958, in LaGrange to Leburn and Lucenia (Moore) Combs. He previously worked at Reliable Tool in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Courtney Jeff Thorp of Auburn; 3 granddaughters, Lexis Thorp, Chevi and Grace Thorp all of Auburn; a grandson, Brandon Thorp; his father, Leburn Combs of Wolcottville; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian John Powell of Findlay, Ohio, Joanna and Danny Conley of Fort Riley, Kansas, Shronna and Mike Mast of Rome City; and 4 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Clarence L. and Judy Combs of Wolcottville, Kenith Combs of Kendallville, Danny Combs of Wolcottville, and Del and Wendy Combs of Wolf Lake. He was preceded in death by his mother, on November 12, 2011. Funeral Jan. 5 in Five Corners Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-3-2011
Combs Joan, 47, of Constantine, Mich., died Tuesday (d. 11-1-1988) at the home of her mother in Constantine from cancer. Born in Cosperville Aug. 1, 1941, she was the daughter of Ben and Esther (Wooten) Witham. She had lived in Lexington, Ky. the past 11 years until moving to her mother’s home. Surviving are her father in Albion and her mother, Esther Fry in Constantine; three daughters, Christine Shepherd of Centreville, Mich., Yvette Minier and Valerie Timberlake, Norfolk, Va.; three sons, James Timberlake, address unknown, Curtis Timberlake of Norfolk, and Varen Paul Minier of Ligonier; three sisters, Laura Owen of Albion, Cindy Brewer of Constantine, and Nancy Reid of Monticello; four brothers, Ben of Constantine, Calvin with the U. S. Navy, Leroy of Scott, and Ron of Kendallville; and 8 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-1-1988
Combs Laverne "Peggy", 67, of LaGrange, died Sunday at her residence. She was born Jan. 17, 1921 in Noble County to Carna and Iva (McCoy) Hiatt. On Nov. 22, 1942 in Albion, she married Bernard Combs. She was co-owner with her husband of Barney’s Market, which they sold in 1970. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange. Surviving with her husband are two sons, James M. of Topeka, and Rex L. of Howe; a brother, Dean L. of Albion; and six grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 4-24-1988
Combs Lucenia, 74, of Wolcottville, died November 12, 2011 in her home. She worked at Miller’s Merry Manor of LaGrange as a nurse’s aide for 11 years. She also worked at the LaGrange Community Hospital in LaGrange as a nurse’s aide for seven years. She was born May 7, 1937 in Knott County Kentucky to Jasper and Fairlenia (Napier) Moore. On September 25, 1954 she married Leburn “Lee” Combs. Surviving are her husband; 8 children; Clarence and Judy Combs (Wolcottville), Lilly and John Powell (Findlay, OH), Jerry Combs (Kendallville), Kenith Combs (Kendallville), Danny Combs (Wolcottville), Del and Wendy Combs (Wolfe Lake), Joanna and Danny Conley (Fort Riley, KS) and Shronna and Mike Mast (Rome City); 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Dalton and Jeannette Moore (Jones Lake), and a sister, Irene and Darrell Hilton (Winchester, KY). She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters, and 2 brothers. Funeral Nov. 16 at Community Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-13-2011
Combs Mary E, 61, of Kendallville, died June 27, 1995 in McCray Hospital. She was born in Kodak, Ky., on June 20, 1934 to James and Judy (Feltner) Combs. Surviving are 5 daughters, Pat Sumner of Hudson, Barbara Combs of Kendallville, Deborah Praul of Butler, Tina Marker of Albion and Connie Bock of Garrett; a son, Dave Dunn of Kendallville; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-27-1995
Combs Pauline, 49, was born in Vicco, Ky., and married Roy Combs, who died in 1963. She died Thursday in DeKalb Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Judith Charles and Peggy and Karolyn Combs, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. French Gamble, Summerset, Ky., Mrs. Mary Dunn, Avilla, and Mrs. Rosalee Rurner, Atlanta, Ga.; one brother Wilburn, Garrett, and one grandchild. Services Monday in the Nazarene Church, Garrett. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ~ 2-14-1974
Combs Pauline, 76, of Albion, died July 3, 2008 at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was born Dec. 10, 1931 in Perry County, Ky., to William and Stella (Hager) Lovelace. She married Ernest Combs on Dec. 26, 1950 in Hazard, Ky. He preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Yvonne Stackhouse of Fort Wayne and Deborah and Jerry Butler of Rome City; a son, Ernest Jr. of Danville; 7 grandchildren, Amy Terry, Ryan Fields, Tracey Morgan, Daniel and Phillip Combs, Rebecca DeGroff, Jodi Butler; 7 great-grandchildren, Alicia and Madison Morgan, Lillian Fields, Julia and Jade Terry, Lydia and Douglas DeGroff; 3 sisters, Maxine Fields of Kentucky, Anita Conway of Ohio and Stella Rice of Kentucky; and 2 brothers, Gene Lovelace of LaGrange and Jay Lovelace of Ohio. she was preceded in death by a grandson, James Hicks, and 2 brothers, Bill and Mac Lovelace. Services Monday at Little Flossie Church in Lisbon. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-6-2008
Combs Pearl, 96, of Kendallville, died on June 14, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Moorehead, Kentucky on March 5, 1916 to William and Plina (Hollan) McClanahan. She married William Ray Combs on January 5, 1934 in LaGrange. He died August 15, 1987. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include 2 daughters, Margaret and Steve Leacock of Fort Wayne, Edith and LeRoy Young of Kendallville; 2 grandchildren, David and Colleen Young, and Terri and Regan Ford; 4 great-grandchildren, Kyle and Racheal Young, Kris and Brandy Young, Zachary and Elisabeth Anderson, and Jessica Anderson; and 7 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Evelyn Louise; sister, Ethel Mynhier; brother, Harley McClanahan; and two half-brothers, Luther and Clarence McClanahan. Funeral June 20 at Hite Funeral Home.  Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-18-2012
Combs Silas Ray, 29, R. 3, Monroeville, died Wednesday in Hindman, Ky., following an automobile accident en route home from a fishing trip. Born March 28, 1949 in Hazard, Ky., he was the son of David and Dolly (Terry) Combs. He married Kaye Jarrett May 10, 1969 in Wolcottville. He had lived in Monroeville one year, moving from Kendallville. He was employed at International Harvester, Fort Wayne and was a Viet Nam veteran and a member of the Monroeville American Legion. Surviving are his wife and parents who reside in Kendallville; a son, Keith, 7; a daughter, Melinda 5, both at home; a sister, Mrs. David (Lois) Thomas, Kendallville; three brothers, Robert J., Marion E., and Boyd Wayne, all Kendallville; grandparents, Marion Combs, Emmalena, Ky., and Mrs. Bertha Gault, Rome City. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1978
Combs Tracy L, 41, of Kendallville, died Aug. 6, 2008 at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1967 in Kendallville to Dishman and Barbara (Dunn) Combs. His father preceded him in death. He married Loretta Morris on Dec. 12, 2005. Surviving are his mother; his wife; a son, Tyler Rasnake of Kendallville; 2 stepsons; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Lona and Robert and Kristin Combs of Kendallville; and a sister, Tammy Jacobs. Graveside service Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-9-2008
Combs William R, 73, Kendallville, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in New Castle, March 2, 1914, he was the son of Daniel C. and Ellen R. (Staggs) Combs. On Jan. 5, 1934 in LaGrange, he married Pearl McClanahan. He retired from Kraft Inc. July 1978 after 29 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Edith) Young of Kendallville, and Mrs. Stephen (Margaret) Leacock of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mattie Kunkle, Angola, Hazel Brown, Howe, and Barbara McDonald, LaGrange; three brothers, Allen of Hamlet, Lona of LaGrange, and Leroy of Kendallville; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One daughter, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-15-1987
Comer Helen V, 72, of Churubusco, died Saturday in Millers' Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Sept. 16, 1920 in St. Paris, Ohio, the daughter of Samuel and Laura (Hodson) Shadley. In 1939 in St. Paris she married Herbert Martin. He died in 1960. On July 4, 1961 in Brimfield she married Billy Comer, who died in 1983. She retired in 1981 from Weatherhead-Dana in Columbia City and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco, VFW Post 3846 and American Legion Post 157 auxiliaries. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Phil (Gerri) Johnson, Mrs. Tom (Laura) Shultis and Kathryn Martin of Churubusco and Mrs. Dean (Rita) Eamick of Tucson, Ariz.; 4 sons, Herbert Martin Jr. of Chicago, Joseph Martin of Santa Rosa, Calif., Paul Martin and Billy Comer Jr. of Churubusco; a sister, Donna Beaver of St. Paris; 24 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mary Fulk, died in 1981. Funeral Thursday in St. John Bosco Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. + 2-27-1993
Comewell Elsie M, 63, of Fort Wayne, died Nov. 17 in Lutheran Hospital. The Van Wert, Ohio native retired in 1989 as a waitress for Richards Restaurant after 10 years. Surviving are her husband, Leo R.; daughters, Cynthia Springer of Yoder, Vicky Cayot of Kankakee, Ill., and Brenda Hulvey of Ossian; sons, Danny of Owasso, Okla., Kenneth of Fort Wayne and Cliff A. of LaOtto; sisters, Norma J. Hoelle of Fort Wayne, Donna Johnson of Ossian and June Mueller of Albion; and 11 grandchildren. Services in Elzey & Haggard Home for Funerals. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 11-21-1996
Compton Anna, daughter of James and Martha Martin, was born May 5, 1864, and died Feb. 1, 1912, aged 65 years, 8 months and 6 days. She was left an orphan at the age of 6. She married Charles D. Compton in 1867. They had 5 children; one died in infancy. The youngest daughter, Minnie Simmons, died a few months ago. The husband died in 1893. Surviving are 2 daughters, one son and 9 grandchildren. Ligonier Banner 2-29-1912
Compton Helen M, 86, Ligonier, died Oct. 12 in Strawberry Village Nursing Home of an apparent heart attack and stroke. She was born in Ligonier on June 6, 1891, the daughter of Jesse and Alice (Spriegle) Gage and had lived her entire life in the Ligonier community. Her husband, Fred, died in 1951. She was retired from Essex Corporation. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen Dull, Ligonier; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Gage, Salem, Ind.; and a sister, Mrs. Anne Wilheim, Sturgis, Mich. Two sons, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Oct. 15 from Werker-Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-12-1971
Compton Iona, 92, died Tuesday in the Morning Side Nursing Home, South Bend. A native of Noble County, she was born July 29, 1879, the daughter of John and Margaret Neifer. She married Leonard Compton in 1922 in South Bend. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the United Brethren Church in Brimfield. Surviving are a stepson, Edward Compton, South Bend; and a brother, Dale of Brimfield. Funeral Thursday in Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1972 (d. 2-8-1972)
Compton Ozema A, 73, of Cromwell, died Saturday in Carriage Manor, Goshen. She was born Oct. 6, 1920 in Kendallville to William H. and Norma (Householder) Swartz. She had been employed by Essex Wire in Ligonier. Surviving are 2 brothers, William Swartz Jr. of Osceola and Ronald Swartz of Ligonier; and a sister, Sally Ann Christlieb of Elkhart. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-20-1994
Compton Paul Arthur, 50, Ligonier, died Sunday at his home from a heart ailment. He was born Dec. 21, 1919 in Goshen to Fred and Helen (Gage) Compton. He was a lifetime area resident and employed as an ABC Coachline bus driver. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks and American Legion in Ligonier and a veteran of WW II. Surviving are his mother and one sister, Mrs. Albert Dull, Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Comstock Rachel (Friend) was born in Richland County, Ohio July 18, 1832 and died at Kendallville July 16, 1900 aged 68 years. She was married to T. C. Comstock in 1850. They had two girls and two boys. The two boys died early and Mr. Comstock lost his life by an accident ten years ago last Decoration Day. The two daughters, now Mrs. Ella Goodwin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Wilson of Indianapolis, survive. Mrs. Comstock was a member of the Baptist Church in Cleveland. She visited her sister, Mrs. James Knight, three weeks ago and was suddenly smitten with paralysis. Funeral at the residence of J. L. Knight in Kendallville July 18. ^ 7-20-1900

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