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Eads Sarah, 73, died Tuesday at her home on E. Third St. She was the widow of William Eads who died in 1901. A few years ago she and her daughter, Bertha, moved to this city and purchased the Shobe rooming house, which at the time of her death they still operated. Surviving are the children, Bertha Eads, Mrs. Harry Pollard of Lansing, Mich., Everett Eads of Parkersburg, West Va.; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral at Kerr Funeral Home yesterday. Burial, Anderson, Ind. * 1935
Eagles Charles L of Colorado Springs, Colo., died June 4. He was 94 years, 8 months, and had lived in Colorado Springs since 1913. He was born Sept. 28, 1850 in Noble County, where his parents were early pioneers. He had six brothers and one sister. One brother, E. C. of Cherryvale, Kan., and a sister, Alice of Cromwell, Ind., survive. He married Mary Ellen Roush Feb. 5, 1875. They lived near his birthplace in Indiana until they moved to Kansas in 1885. From there they moved to Colorado Springs where he operated a shoe repair shop until he retired from business in 1934. In spite of his advanced age, he was a very active man, taking great pride in his lawn and flowers and garden at his home where he had resided for 25 years. He made the High Drive trip 13 times, walking from the street car line in Stratton Park, across the High Drive and down to the street car line on W. Colorado Ave. A Democrat always, he had never missed a presidential election, and last November he walked 16 blocks to cast his ballot. His wife died Feb. 12, 1939. They had five children, Mrs. Bertha Etter of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Ora Butcher, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Maude Moore of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Mabel Kratschmer, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Thelma Bender, Dunsmuir, Calif. There are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Four grandsons and husbands of two granddaughters are in service. - Colorado Springs, Colo., paper. + 6-4-1945
Eagles Chester M, 72, lifelong resident of Albion, died Sept. 8 at McCray Hospital, the result of heart attacks. He was a member of Albion Masonic Lodge No. 79 and the Fort Wayne Consistory. He was born at Indian Village, Noble County on Sept. 13, 1872, hence was within a few days of being 73 years of age. He had been a lifelong resident of this county. He and his parents moved to Albion when he was a small child. For several years he had operated a radio and electrical repair shop. He was at one time superintendent of the Albion water and light plants and served for a time as bailiff of the Noble Circuit Court. Surviving are a son, Herbert of South Bend; three daughters, Mrs. Henry Curtis and Mrs. Ray Mendenhall, Albion, and Mrs. Fayne Smith, Plymouth; four grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Bert, Wolcottville, and a sister, Miss Harriet, Albion. Funeral Monday at the residence. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1945
Eagles Clara A, about 84, (b. 3-27-1874)a resident of the Wolcottville community for about 38 years, died Aug. 31, 1958 in LaGrange County Hospital. She was born March 27, 1874 in Ill. Surviving are the husband, Dr. A. E. Eagles, a retired dentist; a daughter, Mrs. E. W. Umberger of Elgin, Ill.; a son, Lester in Calif.; a granddaughter; and four sisters, Mrs. J. T. McGraph, Mrs. B. B. Glover and Mrs. John Clairmont in Calif., and Mrs. William R. Henderson of Park Ridge, Ill. Final rites Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 8-?-1958
Eagles Corinne Evelyn died Sept. 9 after an illness of six months. She was the daughter of Rev. George T. and Ann M. Butler of Albion. There were six children in the family, three of whom with the parents have died, leaving two brothers, Fletcher and Burl, both of Albion. On Sept. 24, 1894 she married Chester M. Eagles, who with four children survive. They are Herbert of South Bend, Mrs. F. A. Smith of Plymouth, Mrs. Henry Curtis and Mrs. Ray Mendenhall of Albion. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and WCTU. Funeral from the home Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 9-9-1934 ^ 9-10-1934
Eagles Edward P, 79, lifelong resident of this community, died at his Albion home Sept. 27, 1943 following a light heart attack. He was born on Feb. 29, 1864. Surviving are the widow, Maud; one son, Brig. General W. W. Eagles, now on duty with General Patton in the North Africa sector; two daughters, Miss Jane at home, and Mrs. Glenn Moore of Detroit; one sister, Miss Harriet of Albion; two brothers, Dr. Bert of Wolcottville, and Chester of Albion; and six grandchildren. He had operated the Eagles & Son Lumber Co. for 51 years. He was also president of the Albion National Bank, a member of the Albion Lodge No. 97 F&AM, the Consistory and Mizpah Shrine of the Masonic Order, and a member of IOOF. He served one term as a member of the Indiana State Legislature. Funeral at the home Sept. 30. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-27-1943
Eagles Elsie Marie (Frazure), about 69, of South Bend, died March 8, 1968 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born in Noble County and was married to Herbert Eagles, who preceded her in death. Surviving is one son, Ray Dean, of Union, Mich.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Floss Zollinger of Elkhart. Private services March 9 at Hollis Funeral Home in South Bend. Burial, St. Joseph Memorial Park, South Bend. + 3-?-1968
Eagles Eva V, Albion resident, died Tuesday following a stroke. She is the daughter of the late Prentiss Eagles and is survived by a sister, Harriet at home; three brothers, Chester M. and Edward P. of Albion, and Dr. A. E. of Wolcottville. Funeral at the home Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1942
Eagles Harriet, 56, the wife of ex-sheriff Eagles of Noble Twp, died on Nov. 12. She was a sister of A. P. Frink formerly of this city. ^ 11-19-1886 She was born on Grenadier Island, Lake Ontario Nov. 9, 1820; died at her home near Wolf Lake Nov. 13, 1886. She was a daughter of Nathan Frink, one of the early settlers of this county, and came with her parents to Noble County in 1836. On the 18th of Oct. 1849 she married Nathaniel P. Eagles, who with 8 children is left behind. ^ 6-10-1887
Eagles Harriet A, about 90, a lifelong lady of our community and Noble County, died April 12, 1952 of coronary occlusion at her home. She is survived by one brother, Dr. Albert Eagles of Wolcottville. Funeral was Tuesday at the home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1952
Eagles Herbert V died at his home in South Bend. Survivors include his wife, Marie; and son Raydene; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and two great-grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Mendenhall and Mrs. Henry Curtis of Albion; two nephews, Tom Mendenhall of Churubusco, and Ned Smith of Dearborn, Mich.; and one niece, Mrs. Robert Voirol of New Haven. Services at Hollis Funeral Home in Mishawaka, Nov. 10. Burial, St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, South Bend. + 11-?-1967
Eagles Jane, 92, (b. 10-14-1897) former Albion National Bank president, died today in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Noble County Oct. 14, 1897, the daughter of Edward Prentice and Maud (Kimmell) Eagles. She was a 1917 graduate of Albion High School and 1921 graduate of DePauw University at Greencastle. She was president of Albion National Bank for more than 30 years and was manager of Eagles Lumber Yard from 1943-46. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She is survived by a sister, Evelyn Moore of Detroit, Mich. Two brothers, Major General Willis and Leon Eagles, preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-1-1990
Eagles Leander Bartlett, son of Leander B. and Lucy Prentice Eagles, was born in Bethany, Genesee County, N.Y. Dec. 20, 1822, and died July 3, 1910, aged 87 years 6 months and 13 days. In his 15th year he came with his parents to Noble County. In June 1846 he married Rebecca Wilson, daughter of the late judge Thomas H. Wilson, who died in Jan. 1906. They had 8 children - William of Galesburg, Kan., Charles L. and Edwin C. of Thayer, Kan., Alvin L. of Los Angeles, Cal., Warren and Harry W. of Syracuse, Frank of Cromwell, and Miss Alice at home. All his life except a few months in Whitley County, he lived on his farm near Indian Village. He was a member of the Christian Church in Ligonier. Surviving are 8 children, 25 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister. Albion New Era 7-6-1910
Eagles Leon K, 43, junior member of the firm of Eagles & Son, died at his home in Albion early Monday from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Gloria; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Eagles; one brother, Major Willis Eagles; and two sisters, Mrs. Glen Moore and Miss Jane Eagles. Funeral at the home Wednesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1937
Eagles Lucy was born in Saratoga County, N.Y. Feb. 10, 1804, and died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Zillah Bothwell, April 7, 1877. Being the oldest of a family of 7 children, she was not only a sister, but also a mother to the younger members. In 1811 when she was 7 years of age her father removed to what then was called Genesee County and settled about midway between Rochester and Buffalo. Soon after, the War of 1812 broke out and the country being in possession of hostile tribes of Indians made the condition of the settlers not only one of privation but of actual peril. When about 17, she was married to Leander B. Eagles, with whom she lived until 1859 when he died. Since his death she has continued to live on the old homestead. She emigrated to Noble County in 1837. When about 15, she united with the Christian Church. She was the mother of 7 children, 4 of whom survive her, and she left 45 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. About 14 years ago, against the advice of friends and from a sense of duty she took to her home a waif, in the person of a little Irish girl, and adopted her into her family, one who had been thrown out upon the world from the great city of New York. She never had cause to regret her course, for although the wayward disposition of the child was, at times, a severe trial, she triumphed, and the affection of that homeless girl for her foster mother was truly touching. Albion New Era 6-7-1877
Eagles Marian was born in York Twp, the eldest daughter of the late Nathaniel and Harriet B. Eagles. She lived all her life, with the exception of one year, in the county in which she was born, and for the last 35 years has been a resident of Albion. She died Aug. 24, 1927. Funeral at the home Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 8-?-1927
Eagles Mary, 85, died Friday at her home west of Cromwell. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eva Parson of Larwill, and Mrs. Winnie Parson of near Cromwell; one son, Wilbur of Edwardsburg, Mich.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Henney Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1947
Eagles Mary Alice, about 84, retired school teacher and lifelong resident of the Cromwell community, died Feb. 26, 1949 at the home of her niece, Mrs. Winnie Parsons, two miles northwest of Cromwell. She is also survived by a brother, Edwin Eagles of Cherryvale, Kansas. Funeral Tuesday. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 2-26-1949
Eagles Maud K, 91, (b. 6-23-1868)widow of the late Edward P. Eagles, former president of the Albion National Bank and founder of the Eagles Lumber Co., now the Albion Lumber Co., died Feb. 16, 1960 in her home from a heart ailment. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Jane at home, and Mrs. Evelyn Moore of Detroit; one son, William W. of Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Morton and Claude Kimmell of Kimmell. She was a member of OES. Funeral this afternoon at the residence. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1960
Eagles Nathaniel Prentiss was born in Bethany, Genesee County, New York April 17, 1824 and died in Albion on Nov. 29, 1919 in the 96th year of his age. He moved to Noble County in 1837 and spent most of the remainder of his life in that county. After he had come to Indiana he lived for about a year in the state of Iowa and he spent a few years in Goshen, Ind. He was a school teacher in his earlier years but was a farmer during nearly all of his business career. He was engaged in the mercantile business while in Goshen and entered the lumber business at Albion after finally leaving the farm. He was for many years a justice of the peace and was sheriff of Noble County for two terms, from 1875 to 1879. He was a member of the Masonic Order, his father having been the first worshipful master of the lodge at Albion. He was married Oct. 18, 1849 to Harriet Byron Frink, who was a daughter of Nathan Frink, one of the pioneers of the county. She died Nov. 12, 1886. They had twelve children, four of whom died in childhood. The living are Miss Marian, Miss Harriet, Miss Eva, Mrs. Alice Miller, wife of David P. Miller, Mrs. Emma Wiley, wife of Robert W. Wiley, Edward P., Albert E., and Chester M. There are a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. + 11-?-1919
Eagles Phillip G (A/3), son of Mrs. Evelyn McCumsey who lives on the Walter Schlabach farm north of Cromwell, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlabach, died in an auto accident Tuesday, south of Roswell, N.M., where he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base. He was 18 years old on the 3rd of August. Survivors also include his stepfather; 2 half-brothers, Michael Lynch of Elkhart, and Sidney at home; and his maternal grandmother, Susan McKibben of South Bend. The body will be shipped to Goshen for services and burial. + 9-2-1952
Eagles Willis (Major General), 93, a native of Albion and a 1913 graduate of Albion High School, died Feb. 20 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. Born in Albion to Edward and Maud Kimmell Eagles, he graduated from West Point in 1917. After serving in the peacetime Army in various posts, a decorated infantry commander, he led the 45th Infantry Division in the battle for the Anzio beachhead in Italy during WW II. He was inspector general of the Army’s European command when he retired in Jan. 1953. He had lived in Washington D. C. since his retirement. He is survived by two sisters, Jane of Albion, and Mrs. Evelyn Moore of Detroit, as well as his wife, the former Anne VanSlyck; a son, Edward, and a daughter, Anne, all of Washington. Funeral Wednesday at Fort Meyer, Virginia Chapel. Burial, Arlington Cemetery. + 2-20-1988
Eagleson Mary Agatha, 66, of R. 1, Rome City, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Stroh Feb. 12, 1920 to George W. and Dorothy Icel (Getz) Emerick. On Jan. 9, 1936 she married Rollin T. Eagleson who died Nov. 4, 1984. A lifetime area resident, she moved from Stroh to Rome City 42 years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Sharlotte Tackett of Rome City; two sisters, Violet Elkins of Stroh, and Adeline Denley of Kendallville; three brothers, Richard and Maynard, Kendallville, and George "Jack" of Stroh; and two grandchildren, Sheila and Mary Smith of Rome City. A daughter and a son preceded her in death. Services in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, Friday. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 3-23-1986
Eagleson Rollin Thurlow, 69, of R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Born Jan. 12, 1915 in Noble County, he was the son of Rollo T. and Gladys (Conley) Eagleson. On Jan. 9, 1937, he married Mary Emerick. He was retired after 33 years with General Electric and farmed in Noble County 21 years. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Mary) Tackett of Rome City; a sister, Mrs. Jim (Eldora) Rigsby, Fort Wayne; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jefrey (Sheila) Zerkle of Kendallville, and Mrs. Thad (Mary Ann) Smith of Rome City. A daughter, Bonnie, and a son, Doyne, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 11-4-1984
Eamick Bruce (Sp/4), 21, former resident of Albion who had been in Viet Nam since Nov. 4, 1968, was killed in an explosion at his base Aug. 15, 1969. He was born in Noble County July 4, 1948, the son of William and Rose (Corteville) Eamick Jr. He was married to Nancy Jane Jordon of Wolcottville. He graduated in 1966 from Albion-Jefferson High School and is the third member of his class to be a casualty in the Viet Nam Conflict. Services Wednesday in Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 8-?-1969
Eamick Clara E, about 71, of R. 4, Albion, died Aug. 12, 1962 at the Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City. Surviving are four grandchildren and four sisters. Services were at a Churubusco funeral home Monday. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-12-1962
Eamick Daniel, 73, native and lifelong resident of Noble County, died at his home in York Twp, Dec. 24, 1943, from a heart attack. Surviving are two brothers, Andrew J. of Kendallville, and Sam of Millersburg. Funeral the 26th at Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1943
Eamick George W, 69, of Merriam, died at his home of heart trouble and dropsy. He was born Oct. 8, 1859 in Ohio, the son of Ephraim and Harriet Eamick. Aug. 16, 1888 he was married to Dica Marker. The widow, three sons, a daughter, five brothers, including Dan of Albion, and one sister survive. Funeral at Christian Chapel, Merriam. + 4-?-1929
Eamick Ida May, 52 will be buried in Christian Chapel Cemetery. Services at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Zenita Strouse, five miles south of Albion, on Monday. Surviving are the daughter and two grandchildren. + 1936
Eamick James Monroe, 89, for many years a resident of Churubusco, died Sept. 30 from heart disease at the home of his son, Charles in Kimmell. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1854. After locating in the Churubusco community he was married to Electa Davis, who died Dec. 30, 1928. He is survived by a son, Charles, and three daughters, Mrs. Della Heck and Mrs. Mahala Bloxon of Wabash, and Mrs. Lydia Bloxson, Huntington; three brothers, Jackson and Daniel, Noble County, and Samuel, Millersburg; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Scott Eamick, deceased, former resident of Albion, was also a son. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene at Churubusco. Funeral at Sonday Funeral Home in Churubusco Sunday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 10-?-1943
Eamick Lamia O, 81, of R. 1, Wawaka, died today at her residence. She was born Oct. 14, 1900 in Whitley County to Frank and Alice Beers. On March 27, 1920 in Columbia City, she married William F. Eamick who died in 1978. She moved to the Ligonier area in 1935 from Los Angeles and was retired from the Wirk Garment Factory in Ligonier. She was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church and Young at Hearts Club. Surviving are a daughter, Genevieve Segraves of Bremen; a son, William O. Jr., of Albion; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Thursday at Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-14-1982
Eamick Louisa, 79, died at her home just east of Churubusco city limits Tuesday from complications. She leaves her husband, Clem; a son, Maurice of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Jacob Lock of here and William Lock of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Henry Hawk of Merriam; and one grandchild. Funeral will be at the home on Mill St. Friday afternoon. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. She was born in Ohio Oct. 31, 1854 to Harrison and Catherine Lock. She came with her parents when young and the family lived in Noble County for years. * 1-25-1934
Eamick William F, 83, R. 1, Wawaka, died April 25 in Parnell Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 28, 1894 in Noble County, the son of George and Dica (Marker) Eamick. He married Lamia Beers on March 27, 1920 in Columbia City. He resided in the Wawaka area for 43 years after moving from Los Angeles, Calif. He was a retired employee of Wayne Knitting Mills in Fort Wayne. A former Noble County Service Officer, he was a veteran of WW I, a member of Disabled American Veterans, Kendallville, American Legion Post 86, Kimmell Young at Hearts Club and the Kendallville Second Time around Club. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Genevieve Segraves, Wawaka; a son, William Jr., Albion; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral April 28 in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-25-1978
Earl Avery Fitch, 86, died Friday from paralysis at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William C. Childs, Chicago. He was born in Albany, N.Y. Feb. 16, 1807. In 1847 he removed to Noble County, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits. He afterward became a contractor and builder and was very successful, retiring about 25 years ago. He came to Chicago in 1885 and made his home with his oldest daughter. He leaves 5 children, Mrs. W. C. Childs and Mrs. Kate Wilson of Chicago, Mrs. Mable Emerson of Elkhart, Mrs. John Kryder of Cedarville, Ind. and Robert J. Earle, a stockman of Kansas City. ^ 7-28-1893
Earl John W, 48, a native of this county, was found dead in his bed at his home in Indianapolis Wednesday. Death was caused from an attack of acute indigestion. He was born in Albion and went to Indianapolis several years ago where he has been employed by B. F. Bowen & Co., publishers. He is survived by his wife; aged mother; and one sister. Funeral Friday from the home of his mother. ~3-7-1917
Earle Ann (Trott) died on the old home farm near Albion Feb. 25, 1892, aged 84 years 6 months and 18 days. She was born Aug. 12, 1807 in County Tyrone, Ireland, being one of 8 children born to Robert and Nancy Trott. She became the wife of John Earle March 29, 1837. Three years later her husband set sail from Londonderry on a vessel bound for Philadelphia. She remained behind one year. In 1841 she took passage for Philadelphia, a trip that is now made in 8 days, it took 8 weeks to accomplish. She had the care of her 2 small children during the journey. In 1847 she came with her husband to Ohio and in 1850 they moved to the farm on which she lived until her death. She was the mother of 5 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. The other 3, William, Anna and John, and one adopted daughter, Mary, besides several grandchildren, survive. Noble Co Democrat 3-9-1892
Earle Anna Lutina was born near Albion Jan. 6, 1868 to William and Josephine Bliss Earle. She had one brother, John. Her whole life was spent in this community. She was devoted to her parents and brother, all of whom have passed on, her brother in 1917, her father in 1916, and her mother in 1919. On Jan. 9, 1905 she was initiated into Albion lodge 178 OES. For 17 years she was librarian of the Albion Public Library. She was a member of Albion Presbyterian Church. She passed away on Jan. 2, 1944, just a day before her 76th birthday. Services at Bonham’s Funeral Home Jan. 5. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1944
Earle John, of Jefferson Twp, died at his residence one and one-half miles south of this city Oct. 17, 1903, aged 57 years and 16 days, from cancer on his neck back of his left ear. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 2, 1946 and with his parents moved to Cincinnati in 1847, where after a residence of a few months took up their residence in Huron County, Ohio. In 1850 the family moved to Indiana, settling on the farm where he resided until his demise. He married Sarah L. Schauweker in 1872, and they had three children, Alice, who died eight years ago, Morton, who still resides on the farm, and Edna, wife of Morton P. Thomas. He leaves a wife, son and daughter, a brother, William: a sister, Anna; an adopted sister, Mary, wife of Frank Schauweker. The obsequies were held at the residence Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1903
Earle John Sr died on Saturday evening. ~ 5-15-1890
Earle Josephine Sophia was born on March 19, 1840 in Madison, Lake County, Ohio, the daughter of John Bliss. She attended the schools of that village and later received the completion of the instruction in Oberlin College. With her family she came to Indiana in 1850, settling in Fremont, Steuben County. In 1861, the family came to Albion and since that time she has been a continuous resident of this community. Oct. 21, 1864 she married William Earle, who on Oct. 28, 1916 preceded her in death. They had two children, John W., who died Feb. 27, 1917, and Anna Lutina who survives. The obsequies were held at the residence Monday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 6-?-1919
Earle Margaret, 13, daughter of ex-auditor and Mrs. John W. Earle, died at their home in Albion early Friday due to infantile paralysis. The family was preparing to move to Indianapolis where he is employed with a real estate firm . ~ 8-28-1912
Earle Millie (Schwab), 61, widow of the late John Earle, died at her home in Wawaka on Oct. 3, after suffering a stroke of apoplexy. Her husband died in 1917, and her daughter Margaret in 1912. Most of the time since she has lived near her brothers and sister in Wawaka. She was postmistress at Wawaka at the time of her death. One brother, Will Schwab, died several months ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dwight Hooten, and one brother, Charles Schwab, both Wawaka. Funeral at her home at Wawaka on Oct. 6. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1929
Earle Sarah Louisa was born in Ashland, Ohio, July 24, 1851, the daughter of John and Susan Schauweker. When she was only 15 months old she came with her parents in a covered wagon to Noble County and settled in Albion, later moving to Jefferson Twp just south of Albion. On Feb. 6, 1872, she was married to John Earle, who with one daughter Alice, and one son, Morton, have preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edna Thomas, with whom she has lived since 1911. Also surviving are a grandson, Kenneth Thomas and a number of nieces and nephews. She died Dec. 7, 1944, being past 93 years of age. For many years she was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Albion. Funeral at the home on Dec. 9. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1944
Earle William, 78, Civil War veteran and a school teacher for many years, died Saturday at his home in Albion, death following an attack of apoplexy suffered Friday. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Lutie, at home; and a son, John W., former auditor of Noble County but now of Indianapolis; a sister, Miss Anna, in Albion. Funeral from the residence Monday. ~ 11-1-1916
Earley Benjamin A, 90, of Kendallville, died July 30, 2012, in The Chandler House, Kendallville. He attended Anderson High School. He graduated from Ball State University in 1943. He received his Master’s Degree from Indiana University. He began his teaching career at Noblesville High School where he served as assistant basketball coach. He then became a history teacher at Muncie Central High School. Three years later he was asked to become assistant principal and Dean of Boys. In 1957, he became principal of the Rushville High School. Then from 1965 to 1984, he was the principal at the Kendallville Middle School. He was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Chapter at Indiana University. He was past president of both the Rushville and Kendallville Rotary Clubs. He was a member at Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. He was born November 5, 1921, in Bluffton, to Benjamin and Margaret Earley. He married Kathleen Mabus August 3, 1952, in Muncie. She died January 25, 2007. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gregory Earley of Fishers and Michael and Vicky Earley of Carmel; 4 grandchildren, Ross Earley, Evan Earley, Lauren Schlenk and Liza Earley; and a new great-grandson, Raylan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Earley. Funeral Aug. 4 in Young Family Funeral Home.  Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-31-2012
Earley Kathleen J, 79, of Kendallville, died January 25, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was a lifetime area resident, moving back from Rushville in 1965. She received a bachelor of arts and a master of arts degree from Ball State University. She played the violin for the Ball State symphony orchestra and the Muncie Symphony. She was a business teacher and retired from East Noble High School after 19 years. She had also assisted her sister at the Toggery Men's Wear Store. She was member of Trinity Church United Methodist; Tri Kappa, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Kappa Gamma and Indiana State Teachers Association. She was born June 1, 1927 on a farm in Wayne Twp, Noble County, to Carl and Katherine (Weingart) Mabus. The farm remains in the family after 150 years. She married Ben Earley on August 3, 1952. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Greg Earley of Fishers, and Mike and Vicky Earley of Carmel; and 3 grandchildren, Ross, Evan and Liza Earley. She was preceded in death by a sister, Avis Mabus; and a granddaughter. Services Monday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-27-2007
Earll Eliza Ann (Buckles) was born Aug. 23, 1838 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Kiester of Cromwell, on March 10, 1908, aged 69 years, 6 months and 17 days. She married Robert Mempherson Earll on July 24, 1856. They had 9 children, 7 of whom survive. Her husband died 3 months ago. She was a member of the Christian Church. She leaves 3 sons and 4 daughters, 20 grandchildren; one brother. Funeral at Stringtown Christian Church Thursday. Burial in adjacent cemetery. > 4-1-1908
Earll Myrtle O, 92, formerly of rural Cromwell, died Monday at the American Nursing Home in Elkhart. She was born in Turkey Creek Twp on Feb. 21, 1884 to William and Kathryn (Knepper) Stocker. She lived all of her life in the Syracuse community. In 1904 she married Bert Earll, who died in 1929. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Edward Barwick, Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Fredia Wise and Mrs. Merrill Bliss, both Goshen, Mrs. Harold Rainier, LaPorte, Miss Harriet, Elkhart, and Mrs. Dewight Swenson, Syracuse; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Jan. 7 in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. + 1-?-1977
Early Emma A, 102, a native of Noble County, died June 1, 1985 at Crows Haven Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born May 16, 1883 in Noble County to Benjamin and Eliza Shilling Krider. Dec. 22, 1904 she married Vern Early in Albion. He died in 1954. She worked as a baker in Decatur and had lived in Fort Wayne since 1954. She is survived by a foster son and four foster grandchildren. + 6-1-1985
Earnhart, Alverta R., 76, died at noon Wednesday (July 10, 1985) at home. Her husband, Oris, died in 1978. Surviving are one son, one brother, one sister and three grandchildren. Services at 1:30 pm Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 today + Jul 13, 1985
Earnhart Arby N, 79, a Noble County native, was born Dec. 18, 1895 to Nelson and Loretta Heffner Earnhart. He was married Feb. 24, 1926 to Mary Doke, and they lived near Pierceton until 1936 when they moved to their present Green Twp farm. She died Jan. 4, 1975. He served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France during WW I and died at the Veterans’ Hospital in Fort Wayne April 27. He is survived by four sons, James, Dean, Gene and Fredrick, all of R. 2, Albion; two daughters, Mrs. Nelson Smith of R. 1, Avilla and Miss Annamae Earnhart of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services April 30 in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 5-1-1975 + 4-?-1975
Earnhart Bessie Blanche, 3402 California Rd., died Saturday in the Ideal Nursing Home.  She was born Feb. 19, 1882 in Noble County.  She married Orpheus Earnhart Sept. 5, 1902 in Albion.  He died Feb. 25, 1950.  Surviving are 2 sons, Hollis and Gerald, both of Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Carmien, Bristol, 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Dazey, Albion, and Mrs. Mabel Hursey, Ligonier, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Services Tuesday at the California Church.  Burial, California Cemetery.  Contributed by Judy Richter
Earnhart Clair, 83, died Oct. 10, 2003 at home. He was born Aug. 27, 1920 in Sparta Twp, Noble County, to Glenn and Ilah (DaVault) Earnhart. He married Kathryn Folk on June 3, 1944 in Whitley County. He had been a farmer as well as a machinist for Dana Corp. in Syracuse. He was a member of Noble County Pork Producers and Hampshire Swine Registry. He had been named Conservation Farmer of the year for the Noble County Soil & Water District in 1990. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Pamela of Cromwell and Fay of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Edgar "Joe" of Anchorage, Alaska, and Russell of Mishawaka; 3 grandchildren, Tony Earnhart, Deborah Mehl and Ann Tenney; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David; a brother, Nelson; and 2 sisters, Roselyn Earnhart and Ardith Thompson. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-12-2003
Earnhart Dean N, 75, a resident of rural Albion in Green Twp, died December 15, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 10, 1931 in Kosciusko County, a son of Arby Nelson and Mary (Doke) Earnhart, and moved to Green Twp when a boy. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was married in Columbia City on August 25, 1956 to Peggy Halferty. He was employed as a welder and maintenance worker for American Hoist in Fort Wayne for 20 years until the plant closed. He was later employed part-time at Gross Drainage and Pankop Excavating in Churubusco. His twin brother, Gene E., died November 24, 2006. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Kevin M. and Kyle E. of Albion; 2 sisters, Martha Smith of Avilla and Annamae Earnhart of Churubusco; 2 brothers, James (Mary Jane) and Frederic, both of Albion; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Earnhart of Avilla; and a brother-in-law, Ken (Audrey) Halferty of New Haven. Funeral Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco with his nephew, Rev. Michael Halferty, officiating. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 12-20-2006
Earnhart Edgar Allen "Joe", 74, died Dec. 1, 2006 at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage of complications from heart and kidney failure. He was a graduate of Cromwell High School who won a full ROTC scholarship to Northwestern University where he earned a BS degree. He earned several master's degrees at various universities and taught before moving to Alaska in 1974 to replace a professor at Anchorage Community College. He was born July 7, 1932 on a farm in Noble County to Glenn and Ilah (Devault) Earnhart. Surviving are his wife, Carol (Fagan) of Anchorage; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, William and Lisa of Eagle River, Alaska, and Benjamin of Iowa City, Iowa; a half-brother, Russell Earnhart of Mishawaka; and 2 grandchildren, Sarah and Michael Earnhart. He was preceded in death by brothers Clair and Jay; and sisters, Ardith and Roselyn. Memorial services Thursday at Evergreen Memorial Chapel in Anchorage. ^ 12-5-2006
Earnhart Eva P, daughter of Martin and Barbara (Haas) Earnhart, was born in Alxaxw, Germany, Sept. 4, 1838. She came with her parents to the U.S. A. in June 1841, settling near Akron, Ohio. In 1856 she came to Sparta Twp, Noble County. She married Thomas P. Earnhart Sept. 28, 1860 and settled on a farm in York Twp. They had 8 children. Three sons, two daughters, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 5 half-sisters, 7 grandchildren survive. In 1898 she moved to Perry Twp with her son and the next year to Wolf Lake with her daughter, where she resided until her death, Jan. 28, 1907. She was a member of the German Reform church and worshipped in the Methodist church at Wolf Lake. Funeral at the M.E. Church in Wolf Lake. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. * January 1907
Earnhart Frederic A, 74, of Green Center, died July 21, 2008 in Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He retired from Weese Heavy Equipment Co. in Fort Wayne as a mechanic. He graduated from Churubusco High School with the class of 1952. He received the Good Conduct Medal from the U.S. Army. He was born March 16, 1934 in Kosciusko County to Arby Nelson and Mary (Doke) Earnhart. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Jane Earnhart of Albion; 2 sisters, Martha Smith of Albion and Annamae Earnhart of Churubusco. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gene and Dean, who died in 2006. Services Thursday in Sheets & Child Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 7-22-2008
Earnhart Gene E, 75, died November 24, 2006 at the family residence in Green Twp, Noble County. He was born October 10, 1931 in Kosciusko County near Pierceton, the son of Arby N. and Mary (Doke) Earnhart. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1950. Surviving are his wife; his children and spouses, Edgar G. and Marjory Earnhart of Hilton, N.Y., Irene S. and Ken Miller of Elkhart, Mindy L. Earnhart of Indianapolis, and Brian J. and Mollie Earnhart of Zionsville; 2 sisters, Martha Smith of Avilla and Annamae Earnhart of Churubusco; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, James and Mary Jane Earnhart, Dean and Peggy Earnhart and Frederic Earnhart, all of Albion; and 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Kathleen, Gregory and Julie Earnhart and Jennifer Miller. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Bonnie L. Renkenberger on January 17, 1954 in Noble County. They lived the past 48 years in their Green Twp home. He was employed for 29 years at Uniroyal Goodrich in Woodburn, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla, where services were held. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-30-2006
Earnhart Glenn L, 67, retired farmer, was found dead in his trailer home at Lake Wawasee Feb. 4. He died of a stroke. He had resided in the Lake Wawasee and Cromwell vicinity all his life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are 3 sons, Claire of near Cromwell, Nelson of Cromwell, and Edgar, student at Harvard University; two daughters, Mrs. Ardith Thompson of Mt. Visa, Colo., and Roselyn Earnhart of Fort Wayne; one brother, Arby, and a sister. Funeral Friday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-4-1959
Earnhart Hilda Marie was born in Sweden July 2, 1864, the daughter of Peter and Justina Magnuson, and died Nov. 19, 1914, aged 50 years, 4 months and 17 days. Four of the family with the parents have preceded her in death. When 8 years of age she came with her family to America and settled in LaGrange County. In 1882 the family moved to Noble County where the remainder of her life was spent. On Nov. 9, 1893 she married John M. Earnhart. They had 4 children, Helen E., Roswell K., Beatrice M. and Delbert J, who with the husband remain to mourn. Obsequies were held Sunday at the late home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Albion New Era 11-25-1914
Earnhart Hiram G, 82, (b. 11-27-1862 - d. 4-10-1945) pioneer resident of York Twp and farmer, died at his home Tuesday. He had spent several weeks preceding his death at St. Joseph Hospital where his leg was amputated. He was a former school teacher and member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Wolf Lake. The widow, Mrs. Kate (Clarke) Earnhart, is a patient at Wolf Lake Hospital where she is suffering from a broken hip. Also surviving are a daughter, Lucy; a sister, Mrs. H. B. Foster of Ligonier; a brother, Samuel of Kimmell. Mrs. Earnhart’s sister, Louisa and husband John have made their home with the Earnharts for the last 15 years. Funeral Thursday from the Methodist Church at Wolf Lake. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-10-1945
Earnhart James M, 83, Noble County farmer and a resident of rural Albion, died March 5, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on March 12, 1928, in Kosciusko County, a son of Arby and Mary (Doke) Earnhart. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1947. He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean conflict, and was married in Whitley County on December 6, 1952, to Mary Jane McCoy. A member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren in Whitley County, he had also served on the Noble County Swine Committee, and was a founding member of the Noble County Pork Producers.  Surviving are the widow; his children, Michael (Mitzi) Earnhart, Sandy (Kevin) Libben, and Steven (Deborah) Earnhart, all of Albion; two sisters Martha Smith of Albion and Annamae Earnhart of Churubusco; 6 grandchildren, Myan (Charla) Earnhart, Derek (Jamie) Earnhart, Molli (Jeremy) Dietrich, Darbi (David) Konkle, Ashley Libben, and Courtney Libben; 7 great-grandchildren, Kya and Kena Hammond, Remi, Sadler, James, and Max Earnhart, and Daelyn Konkle; and a stepgreat-grandson. He was preceded in death by three brothers Gene E. Earnhart, Dean N. Earnhart and Frederic A. Earnhart. funeral March 9 at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery, with military rites. ^ 3-7-2012
Earnhart John, 69, native of Noble County and farmer of York Twp southwest of Albion, died Wednesday while sitting in his car in front of his home. Death was due to a heart attack. He is survived by the widow; two sons, Delbert of Noble County, and Roswell of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Carlos McWilliams of Noble County, and Mrs. M. Snyder of Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers and one sister. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1939
Earnhart Katherine Anna, daughter of Charles and Jane Clarke, was born in York Twp, Nov. 17, 1861 and died on June 4, 1945 in the Luckey Hospital at Wolf Lake, just about two months after her husband’s death. She was joined the Methodist Church in Wolf Lake at the age of ten years. She attended school in York Twp, Wolf Lake and Albion, and taught school for several years. She married Hiram G. Earnhart April 2, 1887. Soon after, they moved to their farm in York Twp. They had one daughter, who died in infancy. There remains in the home Lucy, an adopted daughter who came to their home at the age of six years; a sister, Louisa, and brother, John T. + 11-?-1945
Earnhart Larry J, 60, of rural Cromwell, died Sept. 19, 2005 at his home. He retired after 30 years of service from SuperValu where he had worked in food marketing. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and life member of the West Noble American Legion Post. He was born Dec. 17, 1944 in Fort Wayne to O. Clair and Kathryn (Folk) Earnhart. On July 13, 1974 in Kimmell he married Pamela Parker. Surviving are his mother in Kimmell; his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bill Minnich of Wolf Lake; a brother and sister-in-law, Fay and Suzanne Earnhart of Columbia City; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany Mehl. He was preceded in death by a brother, David. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-21-2005
Earnhart Lottie, 65, residing three miles east of Cromwell, died at her home Aug. 27. She had resided in the community all her life. Surviving are the husband, Willis; one son, Orris; two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral Monday from the residence. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Earnhart Mary D, 74, of R. 2, Albion, was born Feb. 27, 1900 in Kosciusko County to Edmund and Martha (Wright) Doke. She was married in Warsaw Feb. 24, 1926 to Arby Earnhart, and they lived near Pierceton until 1936 when they moved to a farm in Noble County. She was a member of Eastern Star and Pierceton Presbyterian Church. She died in Whitley County Hospital Jan. 4. Her husband survives; as do four sons, James, Dean and Fredrick of R. 2, Albion, and Gene of R. 2, Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Nelson Smith of R. 1, Avilla and Annamae Earnhart of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services in Sheets Funeral Home Jan. 6. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 1-9-1975 + 1-4-1975
Earnhart Oris "Red", 70, R. 2, Ligonier, died Tuesday in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 27, 1907 in Whitley County, he was the son of Willis and Lottie (Snodgrass) Earnhart. He married Alverta Scouten Oct. 30, 1951 in Albion. He was a lifetime resident of the Cromwell community and had owned a welding and machine shop. He was a member of the Ligonier Masonic Lodge. Survivors include the wife; a stepson, H. Fred Peck, Lake Wawasee; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services Thursday at Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1978
Earnhart Pamela D, 64, of Wolf Lake, died March 11, 2012at her home.  She was born on July 27, 1947 in Wolf Lake to Dean and Iona (Schnapp) Parker. She married Larry J. Earnhart in 1973. He died  in 2005.  She  graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1965. She worked as an office manager for over 25 years during which time she worked for Holly Park Co. and Four Seasons Co., she also worked for Redman and Gerring.  She was a member of the VFW American Legion Auxiliary Post 4717.  She is survived by one daughter, Deborah Earnhart of Wolf Lake; two grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany Mehl of Wolf Lake; and one sister, Deborah Weber of Wolf Lake.  She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.  ^3-13-2012
Earnhart Roselyn, 48, died last Friday in DeKalb Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1930, she was the daughter of Glenn and Ilah (Davault) Earnhart. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lowell (Ardith) Thompson, Trinidad, Colo.; and three brothers, Clair, R. 1, Kimmell, Nelson (Jay), Cromwell, and Edgar, Anchorage, Alaska. Funeral April 30 in Ulrey-Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1979
Earnhart Roswell K, about 53, owner of the Stansbury Store in Ligonier, died July 8, 1949 in South Bend Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. A native of Ligonier, he had returned there from Chicago about nine years ago to make it his permanent home and to enter business. He was a member of the Ligonier Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are the wife, Marie; a brother, Delbert, Noble County; and two sisters, Mrs. Helen Martin, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Beatrice Snyder, Los Angeles. Funeral in EUB Church Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1949
Earnhart Samuel A, 75, of Kimmell, died late Saturday at his home following a five-day illness. He was born June 13, 1876 in Noble County, where he resided his entire life. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Sparta Church. Surviving are his wife, Ella; a daughter, Mrs. Russell Hoak of Elkhart; and a sister, Mrs. H. B. Foster of Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday at the Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1951
Earnhart Thomas was born in Pickaway County, O. Nov. 23, 1836; died June 9, 1898 age 61 years 6 months 16 days. Resident about 50 years. ^ 6-9-1899
Earnhart William H, son of John and Mary Earnhart, was born April 5, 1840 in Pickaway County, Ohio, and died March 20, 1904, aged sixty-three years, eleven months and fifteen days. He emigrated with his parents to Sparta Twp and resided with his parents on the homestead until 24 years of age. March 4, 1865 he married Mary E. Cress. They had 12 children, of which four preceded their father in death. He leaves a wife; four sons, Edward H., of Elkhart, Charles of South Whitley, Orpheus of near Port Mitchell, and Robert who resides on the farm; four daughters, Mrs. May Downey and Mrs. Lillie New of Elkhart, and Misses Sina and Lona who reside at home; eleven grandchildren; one sister; and two brothers. Funeral at Kimmell M. E. Church Wednesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1904
Earnhart Willis, 77, died Wednesday at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Oris Earnhart east of Cromwell, after suffering several strokes. He was born Feb. 20, 1878 in Sparta Twp, the son of Nelson and Loretta (Heffner) Earnhart and had resided in the township all his life. He was born west of Cromwell and when a young man moved to the farm east of town where he resided the remainder of his life. Surviving are a son, Oris; one step-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Jones of Indianapolis; and two brothers, Arby of Green Twp, Noble County, and Glenn of Cromwell. Funeral Friday at the L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1955
Eash Carrie E, 86, of Ligonier, died Monday at her residence. She was born May 22, 1893 in Ness County, Kan., the daughter of Noah and Catherine (Maurer) Stutzman. On June 27, 1920 she married John Eash in Goshen. She had lived in the Ligonier area since 1917 moving from Kansas. She was a member of the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Esther) Sprague of Ligonier; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Clinton Brick Mennonite church north of Middlebury. Burial, Clinton Brick Cemetery. + 3-?-1980
Eash John M, 87, formerly of Ligonier, died today in Goshen General Hospital. He was born April 11, 1895 in Elkhart County to Moses and Magdalena Eash. He was married June 27, 1920 in Goshen to Carrie Stutzman who died in 1980. He was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier area and was a retired janitor at Perry School in Ligonier. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of the Clinton Brick Mennonite Church near Middlebury. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Sprague, Ligonier; a brother, Daniel; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Clinton Brick Mennonite Church. Burial, church cemetery. + 12-24-1982
Eash Lucille M, 67, of Kendallville, died Oct. 15, 2004 at her residence. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born May 1, 1937 in Kendallville to Alonzo Edward and Vera May (Kirk) Mapes. On Nov. 11, 1967 in LaGrange she married Robert Eash. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Hassel Gayheart of Mongo and Penny and Wayne Short of Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Andrea Cox of Angola; 4 stepchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Genny and Richard Ulrich of Provo, Utah; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Louise Gundrum. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 10-16-2004
Eash Mary Esther, wife of Glenn J. Eash and a resident of LaGrange for 22 years, died at the LaGrange County Hospital March 31. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons, Richard, LaGrange County auditor, and James, associated with his parents in the Purity Store at LaGrange; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Carrell of Urbana, Ill.; 6 grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervie Mishler of Middlebury; and 2 brothers, Franklin of Middlebury and Paul of Youngstown, O. The Eash family lived at the LaGrange County jail during his terms as county sheriff. They later operated the Purity Store in downtown LaGrange and in recent years at the location on S. Detroit St. She was born Feb. 27, 1906. Her mother’s maiden name was Ollie Gardner and the family lived at Middlebury. Her marriage to Eash occurred June 6, 1926 in Middlebury where they resided for several years. She was a member of the LaGrange Methodist Church. Funeral Saturday at First Methodist Church at LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 1959
Eash Susie S, 66, of R. 1, Ligonier, died today in LaGrange County Hospital. Born in Shipshewana Nov. 12, 1912, she was the daughter of Amos J. and Susan (Miller) Lambright. She married Lewis J. Eash in Nov. 1932 in LaGrange. Survivors include the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Samuel (Rosa) Swartz of Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Henry (Viola) Yoder of Riverside, Iowa, and Mrs. Lloyd (Edith) Chupp of Ligonier; five sons, Clarence of Auburn, Amos of Kalamazoo, Mich., Melvin and Floyd of Shipshewana, and Ora of Sarasota, Fla.; four sisters and three brothers; and 28 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the Elmer C. Miller residence. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 4-?-1979
Eash Tobe J, 71, Topeka, died April 27 at University Hospital in Indianapolis where he underwent open heart surgery. Born in LaGrange County Aug. 29, 1906, he was a son of John and Ida (Beachy) Eash. He was a farmer and drove a Shell Oil Co. oil route in the Ligonier and Topeka areas for many years. He was a member of the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka. He married Sylvia Bontrager on Feb. 27, 1931. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Kathleen) Bontrager, Goshen, Mrs. Patricia Kurtz, New Paris, and Mrs. Sharon Yoder, Topeka; a son, Merrill, Syracuse; four brothers, Levi and Cornelius, Shipshewana, Lewis, Ligonier, and Eli, LaGrange; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Bontrager and Miss Lucy, Millersburg, and Mrs. Dan (Katie) Hochstetler, Topeka; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral April 29 in Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka. Burial, Town Line Cemetery, Topeka. + 4-27-1978
Easly Benjamin F, 53, only brother of Mrs. Thomas Hudson and Mrs. J. N. DeCamp of this place, died at his home in Elkhart Sunday from heart disease. He is survived by a wife; one son, Clem at home; and one daughter, Mrs. Hoffman of Joliet, Ill. He was a former resident of Jefferson Twp. Funeral at Elkhart this afternoon. ~ 4-3-1912
Easly Margaretta S, daughter of Jacob and Mary Easly, was born in Jefferson Twp, Sept. 11, 1854 and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Hudson, Avilla, Oct. 25, 1909. She was the third of a family of 8 children. She began teaching at an early age and was at the head of the Avilla schools when the high school course was established in 1888. She won the degree of A.B. in 1907 at the University of Chicago. She was a member of the First Unitarian Society of Chicago. She had been elected superintendent of the Avilla schools but her disease thwarted her purpose. She leaves 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. Parents and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral from the residence Wednesday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 11-1-1909
Easly Martha, about 50, died at Washington Park Hospital, Chicago, after undergoing a surgical operation. Funeral will be at Rehoboth Church Tuesday. Mrs. Thomas Hudson, Mrs. J. N. DeCamp and Miss Margaretta Easley of Avilla are sisters. Another sister is Miss Katherine of Elkhart. ^ 4-5-1909
Easly Nelson, about 8, son of John and Esther Easley, died at the residence of Joseph Hill in Jefferson Twp on March 29, 1873. Albion New Era 4-3-1873
East Dorothy M, 71, of LaOtto, died May 4 in her residence. She was born Aug. 6, 1925 in Waynesboro, Pa. to Fred and Lucille (Cordell) Fishack. On April 15, 1944 in Cortland, Ohio, she married Frank M. East. He died in 1981. She moved from Fort Wayne to LaOtto in 1976. Surviving are 3 daughters, Donna Murad and Brenda Christman of LaOtto, and Linda Wisniewski of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Mark of Evansville and Ted of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Shirley Martin and Betty Shetron of Waynesboro; a brother, Robert of Waynesboro; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ed, in 1975. ~ 5-15-1997
East Frank M, 64, of LaOtto, died Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a native of Keystone and had lived in the Fort Wayne area the past 38 years. He was retired from Trans American Freight Co. in 1975, after 30 years’ service. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy M.; two sons, Marc A., and Ted D., both of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Dona L. Murad and Brenda Cristman, LaOtto, and Linda S. Wisniewski of Fort Wayne. Graveside services Wednesday in Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-31-1981 + No date
Easter Carna W, 91, Fort Wayne, formerly of Albion, died Saturday in Parkview. He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis A. Ashley, Muncie, and Kathaleen Reid, Golden, Colo.; a sister, Beatrice, Ardmore, Pa.; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 10-5-1985
Easter Margaret, widow of Wilson Easter who died in the city nearly 2 years ago, died at the residence of her brother-in-law, W. F. Easter, in Jefferson Twp on Friday of last week. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church on Sunday. ^ 11-8-1889
Easter Margaret (Hostler), Fort Wayne, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital there. Surviving are her husband, Carna W.; two daughters, Phyllis A. Ashley, Muncie, and Cathaleen R. Reid, Golden CO; five sisters, Faye Biddle, Pleasanton CA, Mabel Gerber, Garrett, Elda Wehrmeister, Eleanor Allen and Lois Waters, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Robert Hostler of Kendallville. Services Saturday at the McMillan Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 10-27-1983 + 10-20-1983
Easter Sarah Elizabeth, 82, widow of R. H. Easter, resident of the Ligonier area all her life, died in the Wogoman Home for the Aged at Kendallville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles Smalley of Ligonier; and two brothers, Steven Hursey of Cromwell and Louis Hursey of Gary. Funeral April 29. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1941
Easter Washington died at the Kendallville hospital Oct. 24 and was buried at Mt. Pleasant on Friday. If he had lived till Nov. 7 he would have reached 94 years. He has lived on his farm east of Albion the greater part of his life. He is survived by grandchildren Mrs. J. H. Rosen of Kendallville, Mrs. P. T. Smith of California, Beatrice Easter, Huntington and Carnie Easter; and great-grandchildren Mildred Manning of California and Kenneth Rose of Kendallville; and Mrs. Justin Easter, widow of the son of the deceased. ~ 11-1-1928 + 10-?-1928
Easter Wilson Romain was born in Huron County, Ohio Jan. 29, 1843 and moved to Jefferson Twp in 1863, locating on a farm. In 1884 he moved to Kendallville, which was his home until death. He married Margaret Foster March 5, 1868, who survives with an adopted son. He died on the 28th, aged 44 years, 11 months and 29 days. He was the youngest of 7 children, 5 of whom are still living. Funeral and interment at Mount Pleasant on Tuesday. ^ 2-3-1888
Easterday Alma B, 72, a lifelong resident of Green Twp near Albion, died at her home Sunday of arteriosclerosis. Survivors are Mrs. Delila Besecker, her sister at home; and Wilbert Easterday, her brother, Colo. She was the daughter of William and Catherine Easterday. Funeral Wednesday in Rehoboth Lutheran Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 6-?-1940
Easterday Cynthia K, 29, of R. 4, Albion, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Wolf Lake on May 30, 1951, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Powell) Davidsen. On Sept. 20, 1968 in Albion she married Jerry Easterday. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witness in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; her father in Benton and her mother in Calif.; a daughter, Rene C., and a son, Jerry Leon, both at home; a brother, David of Albion; and a stepmother Mrs. Norman Jean Davidsen of Benton. A memorial service will be Saturday at Kingdom Hall. Cremation will follow. + 12-?-1980
Easterday Deborah Jeane, four-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easterday, died September 22 in McCray Hospital. They reside near Albion and the father was formerly employed by Meyer Bros., here and in Albion. Besides the parents, she is survived by two brothers, Mark and Jerry, and the grandparents, Charles C. Foster of Chicago, and Mrs. Margaret Fields of Fort Wayne; her great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Kanning, Fort Wayne. Services Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-23-1954 + 9-?-1954
Easterday Dorothy L, 65, of Northridge Cillage Nursing Home, died Nov. 24, 2010 at her residence. No service. A memorial service may be held in the future. ^ 11-26-2010
Easterday Erla C, 100, died Monday in Anderson. She formerly lived in the Wolf Lake area where she attended grade schools. She graduated from Wawaka High School. She moved to Anderson in 1950. She was a seamstress for the Anderson Laundry Co. and was a member of the Lone Oak Wesleyan Church in Anderson. Born in a sod house on Aug. 30, 1888 in Rawlins County, Kans., she was the daughter of Norman and Elemine (Gerver) Mawhorter. Surviving are three sons, Lucein M. of Orland, L. A. of Kokomo, and Otho D. of Warren Twp, N.J.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service Home in Anderson Wednesday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-20-1989
Easterday Evelyn, 62, of 525 S. 3rd St, died today (June 17, 1971) in Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill in her home. She was born in Wawaka IN on March 4, 1909 and came to South Bend from LaPorte. On Aug 15, 1947 in South Bend, she married George Easterday. He survives; in addition to a sister, Mrs. James Kritz of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and a brother, Hiram Thompson of Casper, Wyo. Service will be in Everett Ballard Funeral Home, Mishawaka. Burial, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Contributed by Karen Zach
Easterday Evelyn L, 74, of R. 1, Angola, died Tuesday in Cameron Community Hospital, Angola. She was born March 14, 1913 in Noble County to Ulysses and Martha (Gaff) Rose. Surviving are her husband, Lucein M.; three daughters, Mrs. Donal (Louise) Parkhurst of Frankfurt, Mrs. Thomas (Martha) Cestare of Kokomo, and Mrs. David (Charlotte) Anspaugh of Angola; a son, Charles of Boca Raton, Fla.; a sister, Wahneta Reichard of Wawaka; a brother, Raymond of Wawaka; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-28-1987
Easterday Flora, daughter of Solomon and Anna Franks, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 23, 1857, died at her home in Green Twp April 13, 1927, aged 69 years, 11 months and 21 days. At the age of eight she came with her parents from Ohio and settled in Noble County near Albion. There were ten children in her family and she was the last to died. She married Otho Easterday Aug. 26, 1877, and they had ten children, Llewellyn of Fort Wayne, Orlen G. of Columbia City, Ralph, at home, Claud of Wolf Lake, George of Columbia City, Fannie, at home, Wilma Scheurich of Albion; three dying in infancy. They lived practically their entire married life on the farm that is theirs. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Albion. She leaves to mourn her husband, seven children, 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral April 15 at the Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 4-?-1927
Easterday Flossie V was born Oct. 22, 1892 and died April 13, 1969. Services at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, April 15. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1969
Easterday George, 79, of Jefferson Twp died Feb. 28, 1880 after a long illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1800. He came to Noble County in 1853. He was the father of George and William Easterday in the country and of Sylvester R. Easterday of Albion. He was buried in Prouty graveyard last Sunday. + 2-28-1880 ^ 3-4-1880
Easterday Georgianna, 3-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Easterday of Garden St., Kendallville, was fatally injured Saturday when she was struck by a motor truck driven by Harry Dukes. She was playing in the straw which covers the newly paved street and the driver of one of the trucks used in the street work did not see her as she was completely covered with straw. The street was closed to traffic. Surviving are the parents; three sisters, Betty, May and Virginia. + 9-?-1924
Easterday James A, 85, of Kendallville, died Feb. 26, 2009 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home in Kendallville. He had been employed with McCray Refrigeration for 21 years and retired from the AirWay Corp. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of Avilla American Legion Post 240 and VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville. He was born Dec. 23, 1923 in Kendallville to Laurel and Bernice (Kline) Easterday. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Diana and Duane Sholl of Fort Bragg, Calif., Sue Ann Merott of Missouri and Kay and Doug Wolford of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Pat Easterday of Kendallville; and 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Robert Gillespie of Kendallville and Mae and Paul Hubartt of Warren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Laurel Easterday Jr.; and 3 sisters, Donnabelle, Virginia and Betty. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery with military rites. ^ 2-29-2009
Easterday James C, a native of Noble County and a resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Nov. 21, 1962 from an accidental gunshot wound. He was a veteran of WW I and II and a member of Kline Putsch American Legion Post 164. He had resided in Fla. since 1960 and was employed by A. G. Freas as a landscape gardener. Surviving are the widow, Mary; a son, Darryl; and a daughter, Marlea; a sister, Mrs. Ada Allison of Boynton Beach and Albion. Funeral Nov. 24 at Scobee Comb Funeral Chapel followed by cremation. + 11-12-1962
Easterday Jason Terry II was stillborn Sept. 18, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Jason Robert and Kristie Marie (Schieber) Easterday of Albion; grandparents, Mark Easterday of Albion, Calvin and Helen Miller of Tri-Lakes; Doug and Mary Schieber of Wawaka; great-grandparents, Vern and Carol Studebaker of Wawaka and Carol Schieber of Cromwell. Private graveside service at Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 9-19-2002
Easterday Joyce M, of Garrett, died May 19, 2013 at Vibra Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 26 in Kendallville to Clarence and Ruth (Needle) Reade. She was an inspector for Essex Wire. Survivors are her husband, David Easterday of Garrett, sons Brian Bair of Kendallville and Jason Easterday of Garrett; a brother, Billy Reade of Wolcottville; a grandson, Christopher (Melia) Seely of Garrett, and a great-grandchild, Aydin Seely. No services or visitation. ^ 5-22-2013
Easterday Kenneth R, 91, died Aug. 14, 2002 at home. The Noble County native was a farmer who had worked at Gripco Co., South Whitley for 8 years and the Whitley County Highway Dept. for 29 years. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; 2 sons, Jack of Fort Wayne and Jerry of Huntington; 4 daughters, Bonnie Watson and Mary Ann Kinney of South Whitley, Belle Snyder of Fort Wayne and Diana Kramer of Columbia City; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Max and Rex, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-16-2002
Easterday Laurel "Pork", 57, R. 1, Kendallville, died Monday at McCray Hospital from a heart attack. He was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Noble County to J. A. and Berniece (Kline) Easterday. He was married Aug. 25, 1950 in Kendallville to Betty Hovarter. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a foreman for Jameson Corp. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Rollin’ Oldies Car Club. Surviving are his mother; his wife; two sons, David of Rome City, and Dennis of Kendallville; five sisters, Virginia Owens, Kendallville, Mrs. Paul (Mae) Hubbartt, Kankakee, Ill., Betty Johoski, Kendallville, Mrs. Albert (Donnabelle) Parent, Lancaster, Calif., and Mrs. Robert (Francis) Gillespie, Kendallville; two brothers, James and Robert, Kendallville; four grandchildren. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-23-1985
Easterday Mary Mae, 80, of Albion, died October 13, 2004 in Avalon Village, Ligonier. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Albion and Albion Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed doll-making and collecting. She was also a past Boy and Girl Scout leader. She was born March 29, 1924 in Fort Wayne to Charles and Margaret (Kanning) Foster. She married Robert Easterday on January 27, 1942 in Albion. He preceded her in death September 19, 2002. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Juliana and Tony Price of Albion; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Easterday and Jerry Lee and Dorothy Easterday, all of Albion; a brother Charles Foster Jr. of Fremont; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Katherine and Debra. Memorial services Sunday at Orr Funeral Home. + 2004
Easterday Nellie Ione, 92, died May 3, 1960 in a Prescott, Ariz. hospital. She was born June 14, 1867 and went to Arizona in 1925 from Edon, Ohio. She formerly resided in Seligman, Ariz. A widow, she leaves one daughter, Hazel Easterday of Akron, Ohio; one son, Floyd Easterday of Seligman; a sister, Mrs. I. J. Good of Indianapolis; and two brothers, John Rivir of Warren, and Orvin Rivir of Albion. Funeral May 9, 1960 at Widmer Mortuary in Prescott, Ariz. Burial, Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott. + 5-?-1960
Easterday Otho D, son of George W. and Nancy Ella Easterday, was born one mile southeast of Albion May 4, 1856 and died at his home in Green Twp May 12, 1928, aged 72 years and 20 days. He married Flora Franks Aug. 26, 1877. They had ten children, Llewellyn of Fort Wayne, Orlen G. of Columbia City, Ralph at home, Cloud of Wolf Lake, George of Columbia City, Fannie at home, Wilma Scheurich of Albion; three passing away in infancy. He is survived by seven children, fourteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; four brothers. They lived practically their entire married life on the farm that was theirs. She died April 13, 1927. He was a member of the Modern Woodman of America and was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He was given an honorary position as life member of the church council. + 5-?-1928
Easterday Ralph, 73, (b. 10-20-1889 - d. 8-26-1963) a resident of the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla the last 14 months, died Monday at the McCray Hospital. He resided with his sister, Mrs. Lester Scheurich, R. 3, Kendallville, before entering the nursing home. He is survived by another sister, Mrs. Frances Shortz, Indianapolis, and a brother, C. M. Easterday, Huntington. Three brothers preceded him in death. The body was taken to the Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion, where services will be today. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 8-29-1963 + 8-?-1963
Easterday Robert Eldon, 79, of Albion Ind., died September 19, 2002 in his residence. He was born January 14, 1923 in Albion to William D and Flossie Victoria Lock Easterday. He graduated from Albion High School and on January 27, 1942 married Mary Mae Foster in Albion. She survives him. He was self-employed as an excavator. He was a past member of the Brimfield Lions Club. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Julianna and Tony Price; and 2 sons, Jerry Lee and Dorothy Easterday, and Mark Allen Easterday, all of Albion. One sister, Ellen Bryie of Avilla; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren survive. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Katherine and Debra; and one great-grandson, Jason Terry Easterday II. Memorial service September 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, Albion. ^ 9-21-2002
Easterday William, 83, died at his home Wednesday. A lifelong resident and farmer and livestock man of Jefferson Twp, he is survived by his wife, Flossie; one son, Robert; and one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Bryie. Funeral Saturday at Albion Lutheran Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1942 (b. 6-11-1858 d. 2-18-1942)
Easterday Wilma O, 87, of Columbia City, died April 28, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She retired from Weatherhead Corp. in 1983. She was born Dec. 1, 1917 in Noble County to Hershal Ray and Elvirta (Buckles) Wolfe. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1935. On March 1, 1941 she married Glen E. Easterday. He died in 1953. She attended Faith Chapel United Methodist Church in Goblesville and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Susanne Easterday of Huntington; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and John Groat of Warsaw, Judy and Alan Hile of Angola and Jean and Jene Coy of Ooltewah, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Thomas Wolf of Columbia City and Neil Wolfe of Clinton, Ark. Preceding her in death were brothers Max and Jack Wolfe. Services Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 4-30-2005
Eastlick Millie, daughter of Peter and Sarah E. Muter, was born in Wayne Twp, Dec. 28, 1869, and died at Plainview, Neb. May 12, 1910, aged 40 years 4 months and 14 days. She was educated in the public schools and became a teacher in the same. Jan. 26, 1898 she married W. O. Eastlick. Three children were born. The oldest died in infancy. The father and 2 children, Russell Muter and Mainard William are left. She was the oldest of 5 children. The parents and one sister have gone before. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Jennie McCann of Jackson, Tenn., Mrs. LaVerne Freed of Eva Dale, Ark., and Mrs. Grace Dailey of near this city. She was a member of the Church of Christ and Kendallville Court No. 20, T.B.H. ^ 5-18-1910
Eaton Hazel, 79, died Wednesday at her residence in Cromwell from a heart attack. The daughter of Milton and Jeanette Snyder Moore, she was born Nov. 28, 1890 and lived all her life in Cromwell. She was married June 20, 1910 to Roy Eaton, who died in 1965. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. A sister, Mrs. Mabel Henney of Sarasota, Fla., and several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1970
Eaton Jacob, a pioneer settler of this county, died of heart trouble at his home just west of Brimfield Monday. Funeral was held at the home this afternoon. He resided in the county for a number of years. He is survived by a wife and 3 daughters, Mrs. Schuyler Cosper and Mrs. Charles Chamblin of this city, and another daughter in the west. ^ 7-26-1910
Eaton Olive, a former Albion young lady, died at her home in Fort Wayne Nov. 6. She was the youngest daughter of former sheriff and Mrs. Richard Williams of Albion, now deceased, who constructed and opened the Williams house (now Albion Hotel) in 1881, and her girlhood days were spent in Albion. After her marriage to John W. Eaton, a U. S. mail clerk on the B&O, she became a resident of Garrett until her husband’s death when she moved for Fort Wayne where she has since resided. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Eunice Eaton; and a half-brother, John R. Williams of Fort Crook, Neb., also a former resident of Albion and vicinity. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Garrett. + 11-?-1938
Eaton Roy D, 81, a retired lumberman and former school teacher, Cromwell, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital of complications. Surviving are the widow, Hazel; a sister, Mrs. Mabelle Juday, Cromwell. Funeral Friday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1968
Ebenholtz Hilda, 88, of Chicago, mother of Mrs. Peter (Edith) Soudah of R. 2, Kendallville, died last Wednesday in the Swedish Covenant Home in Chicago from a heart ailment and complications. Mrs. Soudah teaches elementary music in the Avilla School. She was born June 1, 1881 in Nalmo, Sweden, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Goran Goranson. She resided for three years at the Soudah home before she went to the Chicago home about 10 years ago. Surviving with the daughter are two grandsons and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services Friday in Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 4-16-1970
Eberhard David W, 66, a Sturgis and immediate area resident all his life, died July 23 at his residence. He was born near Bronson on Sept. 9, 1898, a son of Joseph and Gretta Belle (Edgar) Eberhard. He married Martha Troyer in 1941 in Bryan, Ohio. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Church. Surviving are his wife; five children; David Wayne of Lansing, George L. of St. Johns, Mrs. Lloyd (Dolly) Rohrer of Sturgis, Harrison with the U. S. Navy, and Ernest Dee at home; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Tessie Yaple of Vicksburg. + 7-23-1965
Eberhard Roy A, 61, died at his home on R. R. 1, LaOtto, Friday from a complication of ailments after an illness of eight years. He had resided near LaOtto since April of last year. He was employed at the Kirsch Factory at Sturgis, Mich. Surviving are 12 children, one brother and two sisters. The body was removed to the McKee Funeral Home in Garrett where services were Monday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 4-6-1961
Eberle August J, 91, died Wednesday at Shepherd of the Hill, Kendallville. An Ohio native, he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a sheet metal worker for the Schultz Co. 36 years, retiring in 1962. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Ruth E. Longberry of Fort Wayne; a son, John of Fort Wayne; a sister, Minnie Moore of Columbus Grove, Ohio; a brother, Edward of Fort Wayne; and five grandchildren. Services Friday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. + 8-30-1989
Eberly Alan B, 34, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday at his residence. Born Dec. 29, 1944 in Kendallville, he was the son of Joseph W. and Beatrice (Boyd) Eberly. He was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier and Fort Wayne area and was employed by International Harvester. He attended Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother in Wawaka; two sons, Joseph B. and Kirk B. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Sandra) Booker of Rockville, Md.; and two brothers, Eddy L. of Bangor, Maine, and Leon J. of Livonia, Mich. His father died in 1962. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1979
Eberly Catharine McClintock was born in Whitley County, Ind. Nov. 27, 1862 and was killed by a stroke of lightning while about her household duties at her home in Noble County May 4, 1905, aged 42 years 5 months and 7 days. She was married to Zachariah Eberly March 4, 1883. She leaves a husband, two grown daughters, an aged father and mother and one brother. She united with the Church of God at Blue River Feb. 11, 1877. Funeral at Sugar Grove Church May 7. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 5-4-1905
Eberly David W, 69, of Noble County, succumbed to paralysis at his home Monday. Surviving are the widow, formerly Dessie Krider; and one son, Wesley; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Fulk of Noble County; and one sister, Mrs. Levi Spear of Portland, Ore. He was a member of the Sugar Grove Church where funeral was held Wednesday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 10-?-1932
Eberly Jacob A, 73, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Friday at his home. He was a retired farmer born Jan. 21, 1906 in Wilmot, Ind., the son of Daniel and Emma (Snoke) Eberly. On July 19, 1939 he married Elmira Armstrong in LaGrange. Surviving are the wife; five sons, Jacob Jr., Holland, Mich., John, Kalona, Iowa, Daniel, Ligonier, Luther, Silver Lake, and Thomas Urbana; six daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Bonnie) Harmon, Columbia City, Mrs. Herbert (Carolyn) Gerig, Woodburn, Mrs. Stanley (Joyce) Portman, Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. William ( Susan) McNeeley, North Manchester, Mrs. Ronald (Rebecca) Berghoff, Wilbur, Wash.; and Miss Mary, Ligonier; two brothers, John, Sebring, Fla.; and Samuel, Wolcottville; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren where funeral will be held Monday. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery, North Webster. + 12-?-1979
Eberly John Robert, 35, a former Ligonier resident, was killed in a two-car accident Oct. 13 as he was heading home from his job with FS Services in Tiffin. He was born Feb. 10, 1945 in Noble County, a son of Jacob and Elmira (Armstrong) Eberly. He grew up in Indiana and moved to Kalona (Iowa) in 1966 following his marriage to Laverta Yoder in Kalona Aug. 12, 1966. He was a charter member of the Kalona Lions Club and a member of the Iowa Strawberry Growers’ Association. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Chad, Corey and Peter; his mother in Ligonier; five sisters, Mrs. Herb Gerig of Woodburn, Mrs. Stanley Portman, Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Bill McNeeley of North Manchester, Mrs. Ron Berghoff, Wilbur, Wash., and Mary, Goshen; four brothers, Jacob, Holland, Mi., Daniel, Ligonier, Luther, Silver Lake and Thomas, North Manchester; and a half-sister, Mrs. Bonnie Harrman, Columbia City. His father preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Kalona Mennonite Church. Burial, Sharon Hill Cemetery. + 10-13-1980
Eberly Margaret (Gnagy) was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, near Strasburg, Feb. 20, 1824 and died Aug. 16, 1901, aged 77 years, 5 months and 26 days. Aug 8, 1844 she married David D. Eberly. He died May 17, 1871. They were the parents of five children, 2 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom are living except one daughter who died March 31, 1865. She also leaves 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Charter Oak M. E. Church for about fifteen years. + 8-16-1901
Eberly Norah, 26, of Wawaka, native of Berne, Ind., died at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville, Oct. 12. Surviving are the husband, her parents and one brother. Funeral Thursday at Church of the Brethren, Wawaka and Friday at the Bethel Brethren Church near Berne. Burial in a cemetery near Portland. + 10-?-1937
Eberly Okla M, 76, of R. 3, Churubusco, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Green Twp on Dec. 18, 1904, the daughter of Frank and Della (McCoy) Shambaugh. On Dec. 25, 1923 she married Leslie Eberly, who preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1958. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Leo (Helen) Boggs and Mrs. Frank (Ila) Hosler, Columbia City, and Mrs. Melvin (Naomi) Yates of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Ora and Harold "Pete" Shambaugh of Churubusco. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Services in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco Saturday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 2-5-1981 + 1-?-1981
Eberly Samuel C "Sam", 78, of R. 2, Wolcottville, died Wednesday in LaGrange Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko County Nov. 29, 1909, the son of Daniel E. and Emma (Snoke) Eberly. On Nov. 14, 1940 in Kendallville he married Mildred "Millie" Ramer. A lifetime Noble County resident, he was a member of Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mary Jane Squire of Churubusco and Gloria Ann Chapman, Rome City; a son, James of LaGrange; three sisters, Martha Mellott of Toledo, Ohio, Beulah Frain of Topeka and Naomi Black of Albion; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 7-20-1988
Ebert Charles, 89, R. 1, Ligonier, died Wednesday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born Jan. 27, 1889 in Lowell, he was the son of George and Ella (Sanders) Ebert. He married Hazel Harper Oct. 12, 1920 in Albion. She preceded him in death in 1977. He was a lifetime Ligonier area resident and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ and the Greencastle Grange. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Elnore) Calbeck, Grabill; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Mink, Lowell. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-4-1978
Ebert Edward T, 72, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Kendallville June 9, 1915, he was the son of Carl and Lena (Fritz) Ebert. On Dec. 12, 1945 in Wolcottville, he married Betty J. (Gillespie) Cross. A lifetime Kendallville area resident he was retired from Newnam Foundry’s security department. He was a member of the First Church of God, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Patricia "Susie" McGee of Kendallville; six sons, Richard of Tucson, Ariz., Robert of Marana, Ariz., Richard Cross, James, William, and Thomas all of Kendallville; two sisters, Helen Hart of Kendallville; and Evelyn Hill of Wolcottville; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. One son, Michael; and a sister preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-8-1987
Ebert Hazel P, 87, R. 1, Ligonier, died Thursday at home. She was born Nov. 27, 1889 in Noble County to Edward and Cora (Buchtel) Harper. She was married Oct. 12, 1920 in Albion to Charles Ebert. She spent her entire life in the Ligonier area. She was a school teacher, a member of Ligonier Church of Christ and the Greencastle Grange. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Elnore) Calbeck, Grabill; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Ligonier. Services Sunday at Werker-Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-9-1977
Ebert Michael Edward, 16-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ebert, who came to this community two years ago, died Friday at the residence of pneumonia. He had been ill 10 days. Surviving in addition to the parents is a 3-month old brother. Services Sunday at McKee & Clark Funeral Home. ~ 1-22-1948
Ebert Verda J, 86, of Churubusco, died Feb. 8 in Sacred Heart Home. She was born Nov. 23, 1910 in Huntington County to William and Mary (Snowden) Call. On March 6, 1937 in Huntington County she married Leo Ebert. He died in 1993. She was a 1928 graduate of Union Center High School and had lived in Churubusco since 1955, coming from Fort Wayne. Surviving are 2 sons, Bueford of Kendallville, and John of Warsaw; 3 brothers, Vreeland of Warren, Marshall of Winter Park, Fla., and Donald of Converse; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 6 sisters. Funeral Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Union Cemetery. ~ 2-20-1997
Ebey Gladys M, 83, of Wolf Lake, died Wednesday (d. 2-17-1982) at the Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City. Born in Noble County July 16, 1898, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Egolf) Stewart. On Jan. 6, 1917 she married Oscar E. Ebey in Hillsdale, Mich. He died July 1, 1968. She was a member of the Wolf Lake Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Margaret of Wolcottville, Mrs. Walter (Thelma) Long of R. 3, Ligonier, Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Dickinson of R. 3, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Delford (Marjorie) Murphy of R. 9, Columbia City; two sons, Philip of Wolcottville, and Ottnel of R. 2, Albion; two sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Evelyn) Newsom of R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Owen (Virginia) Harding of Wolf Lake; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-17-1982
Ebey Oscar, about 68, (b. 1-19-1900) of R. 4, Albion, died July 1, 1968 in Whitley County Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1900 in Texas, the son of Levi and Carrie (Brown) Ebey and had resided in Noble County since 1908. He was married to Gladys Stewart Jan. 6, 1917. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Ottnel of R. 3, Kendallville, and Phillip of Wolcottville; four daughters, Margaret at home, Mrs. Walter (Thelma) Long of Ligonier, Mrs. Lewis (Mary Jane) Dickinson of Wolcottville, Mrs. Delford (Marjorie) Murphy of Albion; two brothers, Virgil of Fort Wayne, and Harold Hoover of Goshen; one sister, Mrs. Susan Hart of Howe; and nine grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion July 3. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1968
Ebey Oscar Jr was born at Wolf Lake Feb. 21, 1924, the son of Oscar and Gladys Ebey. He died on April 27, 1924 of whooping cough. He leaves the parents; 2 sisters, Thelma and Mary Jane; a grandmother, Mrs. Charles Stewart. Funeral at the home Monday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1924
Ebey Philip, 79, of Wolcottville, died April 20, 2012 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been a farmer, and retired after 32 years with Dometic in LaGrange as a service technician. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was born September 5, 1932, in Wolf Lake to Oscar and Gladys (Stewart) Ebey. On February 7, 1956, in Goshen he married Betty Havens. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Sheila Ebey of Kimmell; a daughter, Connie Kitchen of LaGrange; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ottnel and Nyla Ebey of Witmer Lake; and 2 sisters, Mary Jane Dickinson of LaGrange and Margaret Murphy of Columbia City He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Thelma Long and Marjorie Murphy. Funeral April 24 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-22-2012
Eby Cornelius, Elkhart Twp farmer, died on Thursday of last week of dropsy. Funeral Saturday at the Dunkard Church. Burial, Wright Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several children. ^ 2-12-1891
Eby Martha Rachel, (Mrs. Richard) died May 6. Funeral was Monday at the Dunkard Church. Burial, Wright Cemetery. She leaves a husband and 3 children. ^ 5-11-1882
Eckart Albert J "Duck", 83, died this morning in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 4, 1888 in Fort Wayne to William and Elizabeth Eckart and was married to Frances. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Filler, Kendallville, Mrs. Ladonna Heston, Wolcottville, and Miss Sheila at home; 8 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Monday at the Church. + 3-?-1972
Eckart Anna, 50, wife of Albert Eckart of Rome City, died Saturday in St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne until moving to Rome City about nine years ago, where he has operated a restaurant. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Fort Wayne. Survivors include the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Fey of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lee Heston, Rome City; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Redding and Mrs. John Beckman of Fort Wayne; two brothers, George and Michael Koehl of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday in St. Peter’s Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 3-?-1940
Eckart Frances G, 68, Rome City, died Oct. 30 in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born in Kendallville April 19, 1921, the daughter of Kent and Winifred (Smith) Nelson. She married Albert Eckart June 19, 1945 in Rome City, and he died in March 1972. She was a retired beautician and a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Surviving are her mother in Kendallville; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Shelia) Davis, Kendallville; a stepdaughter, Virginia Filler, Kendallville; three grandchildren. Services Thursday at St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 11-7-1989 + 10-30-1989
Eckart Joseph, 83, of Ligonier, was crushed by a switching train near Martin St. He was walking along the tracks and being hard of hearing did not hear the train. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gus Baker of Ligonier; 7 grandchildren; one sister and two half-sisters. His wife died a few years ago. Funeral Tuesday at the U.B. Church. Burial, Salem Cemetery. * 1936
Eckels Charlotte, 79, widow of Samuel Eckels, a former resident of the Kendallville community, died Thursday at the home of a relative in South Bend. Her husband died 20 years ago. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 4-?-1940
Eckels Elizabeth, 65, died at her home in Jefferson Twp last Friday from paralysis. She had been a resident of this community since she was a young woman. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Fred Wells of Jefferson Twp; and one sister, Mrs. J. O. Whetzel of Ithaca, N.Y. Funeral Sunday in Kendallville. + 3-?-1931
Eckels Hannah, 83, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Orland Lock, southwest of Kendallville Thursday. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Frank Albaugh, southwest of Kendallville; and a son, Samuel, south of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday. + 3-?-1941
Eckels Mary Evelyn, 62, was a daughter of Albert and Sadie Haverstick Cuney and was married in 1945 to Walter Eckels. The couple lived all their married life in Swan Twp. She was a nine-year employee of McJon Inc. of Fort Wayne and was a member of Garrett Church of the Nazarene. She died March 12 at Parkview Hospital. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Carolyn at home; and a half-sister, Mrs. Frank Johnston. Services in Sheets Funeral Home today. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 3-14-1974 + 3-12-1974
Eckels Samuel, 60 , a former resident of Swan Twp, died Saturday at the family home in Jefferson Twp, death resulting from complications after a long illness. Surviving besides the widow are three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Myers at home, Mrs. Faye Rogers and Mrs. C. P. Engle of South Bend; and five grandchildren. Funeral services at the residence Monday with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 8-4-1920
Eckels Samuel, 72, of Kendallville died early Tuesday at his home. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Frank Albaugh, southwest of Kendallville and Mrs. Orlando Lock of Avilla. Services Thursday in L. E. Berhalter and Son Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 8-31-1950 + 1950
Eckels Sarah A (Bronson) was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., May 6, 1840. In the autumn of 1844 she moved, with her parents to Wood County, Ohio; here the child grew into womanhood. In the little city of Fostoria, Ohio, she was married to Valentine Eckels, October 4, 1857. From this time her home was in or near Fostoria, until in March 1875, when, with her husband and four children, she moved to Noble County, Ind., where she resided until her death, which occurred May 13, 1891. The funeral was Thursday at the house. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 5-21-1891 ^ 5-22-1891
Eckels Valentine K was born in Holmes County, Ohio March 9, 1833; died at his late residence in Swan Twp Aug. 12. While an infant his parents moved to Hancock County, Ohio, where he spent his youth and manhood. He married Sarah A. Bronson Oct. 4, 1857 and 4 years later enlisted in Company B, 57 Ohio Infantry. After nearly 2 years of active service he was sent home broken down in health. He came to Noble County in 1875, where he has since resided. His wife preceded him in death 15 months previous. He leaves a son, 3 daughters, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral at the late home Aug. 14. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 8-19-1892
Eckels Walter, 92, died June 10, 2003 in Kokomo. He was born in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, November 14, 1910 to Cloise and Edna (Rose) Eckels. He married Mary Evelyn Cuney July 22, 1944. She died March 12, 1974. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn, of Greentown; a sister, Lillian Fox of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.. Also preceding him in death were a sister, Vera Melvin. He lived east of Ege in Noble County where he farmed and drove school buses for 12 years. He was a retail florist for over 25 years. He attended the Bon Air Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo. Graveside services at Riverview Cemetery. ~ 6-26-2003
Eckels William, 87, native of Ohio and a resident of Noble County nearly 60 years, died Saturday at his home, corner Garden and Henry Streets, from complications incident to senility. He was born Nov. 30, 1846, in Hancock County, Ohio, and was the youngest of a family of 6 boys and 3 girls born to Charles and Magdalene Eckels. He was the last survivor of the family. Four of his brothers were in service during the Civil War and 2 were killed in action. He was married in Ohio to Hannah Whaley and soon after moved to this county, locating in Swan Twp. He engaged in farming until about 5 years ago when he retired and moved to this city. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters and one son, Mrs. Alvira Albaugh, west of this city, Mrs. Elsie Lock, Lisbon, and Samuel at home; 10 grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Parlors. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 11-19-1934
Eckert April, 10-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Eckert, 18621 McDuffee Road, died Thursday in Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born in Allen County. Besides the parents, she is survived by two brothers, James and Jeffrey; a sister, Dawn, all at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eckert and Mrs. Louise Eckart all of Fort Wayne. Services Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Ege. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 1-22-1981 + 1-15-1981
Eckert Dennis L, 63, formerly of Churubusco area, died unexpectedly August 28, 2001 at his Whitley County Columbia Twp residence. He was born in Warsaw on March 13, 1938, a son of Edward and Mildred (Albertson) Eckert. He moved to Fort Wayne when a child and graduated from Central High School in 1956. He served with the U. S. Army. On June 27, 1959 he married Sharon R. Eckart. She died March 13, 1992. He married Camilla Huston Reed on August 9, 1996. She died May 24, 2001. He retired in 1991 as a construction supervisor for GTE in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ege, Knights of Columbus Council 1790 in Garrett, and the Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco. Surviving are his daughter Dawn, (Mrs. Chad) Goodyear of Churubusco; 2 sons, James E. and wife Phyllis, and Jeff E. Eckert, all of Churubusco; his mother, Mildred Eckert of Atwood; and 2 brothers and their wives, Ronald and Marilyn Eckert of Cottonwood, Ariz., and Larry and Leslie Eckert of Auburn; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his father and by 2 daughters, Robin and April. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery with military graveside rites by Churubusco American Legion Post 157. ~ 9-6-2001
Eckert Joseph, 83, veteran and well-known resident of the Ligonier community, was instantly killed Saturday when struck by a switch engine in the NYC freight yards. The aged man is said to have been walking across the tracks, apparently not seeing the approaching engine. Funeral from United Brethren Church, Ligonier, Tuesday. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 10-?-1936
Eckhart Joseph Mrs., 63, died last Thursday at her home in Ligonier after a year’s illness from cancer. She was a former resident of Rome City. Surviving are the husband and a stepdaughter. Funeral in Ligonier Sunday. + 1931
Eckhart Lloyd E, 78, R. 3, Wolcottville, died Monday following a heart attack in his home. Born April 20, 1897 in Noble County, he was the son of Ervin and Kate (Hanes) Eckhart. He married Mable Camberlan July 16, 1919 in LaGrange. He was a lifetime resident of the area and a retired farmer. A veteran of WW I, he served with the 308th engineers infantry. He was a member of the LaGrange VFW, Post 1688, and the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mable; one daughter, Mrs. John (Roberta) Frick, R. 1, Rome City; one son, Dean, LaGrange. Funeral Thursday in Kistler Funeral Home, Hudson. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 4-?-1975
Eddy Bessie D, 64, of Kendallville, died March 22 in the Harrison Hotel, Chicago while en route with her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Johnson to Coconut Grove, Fla. She was a lifelong resident of Noble County and was born near Albion, the daughter of Robert and Emma Bruce. She was married in 1879 to Albert Eddy and they had five daughters and two sons. She was a member of the Church of Christ. The husband, a daughter, and a son preceded her in death. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1944
Eddy Elizabeth, wife of Ithamer Eddy living near Rome City, died Aug. 27, aged 45 years, 10 months and 18 days. She leaves a husband and 8 children. ^ 9-4-1879
Eddy Harrison died at his home in Elkhart January 21, 1890, aged 49 years, 10 months and 26 days after an illness of three days. He was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1840; came to Noble County with his parents and settled near Avilla on the farm now owned by Mr. Kreienbrink in 1845. When a child of four years, he fell from a cherry tree and received injuries which crippled him for life. While a resident of Noble County, he was elected justice of the peace, in which capacity he served until his removal to Elkhart, where he engaged in the grocery business. He acknowledged no creed but Truth. An invalid wife, three sisters and two brothers survive him. His remains were brought to Kendallville on the 23rd and interred in the Allen Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-30-1890 ^ 1-31-1890
Eddy Ithamer, 62, died at his home on the Hawpatch Tuesday four miles west of Rome City on Jan. 28, 1890. A brother of Harrison Eddy, he was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1828, moved to Noble County in 1845, married Elizabeth Hite at the age of 25 and settled on a farm one mile north of Avilla. Here he resided until 1865, when he moved to the farm where he died. His death was due to congestion of the lungs, which he contracted at the funeral of his brother, whose death we noted last week. A brother, three sisters, six sons and two daughters survive. ~ 2-6-1890 ^ 2-7-1890
Eddy Margaret L, 66, of Fort Wayne, died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Thursday. Born in Kendallville in 1918, she was the daughter of Carl and Leone (Schwartz) Miller. She moved to Fort Wayne 20 years ago from Kendallville. Her husband, Robert, died in 1954. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra L. Theobald; and a son, Richard C., both Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday at Lake View Cemetery. + 10-3-1985
Eddy Marion, 64, lifelong resident of Noble County residing west of Kendallville, died Thursday en route to his home after spending the day at the fair. Death was due to a heart attack. He was born on a farm near Albion, the son of Samuel and Martha Eddy. The greater part of his life had been spent in farming. He was married Dec. 30, 1899 to Lucy Hoffman, who survives. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Neufer, Albion, also survives. Funeral Saturday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1933
Eddy Martha, 72, died Dec. 11 from heart trouble. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stone, born near Ligonier, and was a sister of the late Richard L. Stone of Albion. She married Samuel Eddy at Albion 54 years ago and moved to Kendallville 29 years ago and has made her home there continuously since. Her husband died four years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anna Harper of Detroit, and Mrs. Fred Weingart of Kendallville; and two sons, Marion of near Kendallville, and Bert of Kendallville; and several grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Weingart, 507 E. Mitchell St. + 12-?-1920
Eddy Myron R, 83 years, 4 months and 20 days, died at the residence of his son, Harrison, in the city of Elkhart. He was born in Lucerne County, Penn. Nov. 28, 1801. A few years after, he went with his parents to the state of New York and lived in different parts of that state. He was living in hearing of Buffalo when it was sacked and burned by the British. Moved to Wayne County, Ohio in 1815 where he was married to Sally Bell. Emigrated to Noble County in 1845 and lived with his family until 1876, when his wife died, with whom he had raised 7 sons and 4 daughters, of which 7 are now living; also 34 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. ^ 4-24-1885
Eddy Orra Donalda, daughter of Orra and Hannah McCleland Eddy was born at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Webster McClelland, at Brimfield July 18, 1899. She died Feb. 25, 1929, aged 29 years, 7 months and 6 days. + 2-?-1929
Eddy Orrin, 74, died March 19 at the residence of his son, Samuel, near Albion. He resided many years in Allen Twp. ^ 3-26-1886
Eddy Samantha, who lived nearly all her life at Wolcottville, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jenny Billheimer, at Anderson, Feb. 29, 1956. Her husband, Rollin, has been dead for 20 years. She was a member of Green Chapel Church near Atwood Lake. Also surviving are a daughter Mrs. Mary Reinsch, Albion; two sons, Dr. F. R. Eddy, Syracuse, N. Y., and Rev. B. I. Eddy, Wolcottville; 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Service Saturday at Green Chapel. Interment in the Chapel cemetery. + 2-?-1956
Eden Ruth V, 85, of Ligonier, died Wednesday in the home of a granddaughter, Jackie Fox, Ligonier. She was born Nov. 23, 1904 in Amhurstburg, Ontario, Canada. She had moved to Ligonier with her granddaughter in 1987, coming from Palatka, Fla. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Palatka. Her husband, Walter, preceded her in death. Surviving are six grandchildren, Jackie Fox of Ligonier, Patty Ritchie and Mary Winebrenner, Syracuse, Michael Isaacs of Rome City, Norman Isaacs of Louisiana, and Kathleen Berry of Tenn.; and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Graveside services Saturday in Oakhill Cemetery, Palatka. + No date
Eder Catherine, a longtime resident of Rome City, died Tuesday in Longwood Hospital, Fort Pierce, Fla. Survivors include the husband, J. William, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Niezer, both Fort Wayne. Private services at the Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. The body has been cremated. + 4-20-1982
Edgell David, 63, of Ligonier died December 11, 2010, in his residence. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Lafayette. On December 21, 1975, he married Bonnie Jackson. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Ryan Edgell of Indianapolis and Nathan Edgell of Terre Haute; a granddaughter, Khrista Edgel; his father, Jim Gruver of Indianapolis; and four siblings, Mike (Cindy) Gruver of Lafayette, and Chris Gruver, Jim (Betsy) Gruver and Jodi Rangel, all of Indianapolis. He was a member of the American Legion, Elks and Eagles. Funeral at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-14-2010
Edgerton Patricia A, 78, Martin, Mich., died March 15, 2003 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born in Aurora, Ind. November 6, 1925 to Norman and Willa (Blaisdell) Benham. She married Harold Edgerton April 22, 1950 in Indiana. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John Edgerton and Michelle Miller-Hansen of Martin and Robert and Rozanne Edgerton of Germantown, Tenn.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Ross L. Noble of Kendallville and Sarahjane and Scott Wisthuff of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Mary Ann, Ross H., and Linda Noble, Pam and Adam Smith, Ellen and Brett Edgerton, Evan and Alison Wistuff, Heather and Joe Carroll, Gabriel Hutchins, Kyle and Camille Mavis, Reid Hansen and Robin Thompson; and great-grandchildren Gage and Noah Carroll and Tanner and Bailey Thompson. An infant brother, Norman Benham, and a grandson, Zachariah Nelson, preceded her in death. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1943 and earned a bachelor's degree in social services from Olivet College. She moved several times with her husband, who worked for the FBI. After his retirement the couple settled in Avilla and in 1973 she became the first social worker for East Noble School Corp. They moved to Martin, Mich. in 1989, where she volunteered for Wings of Hope Hospice and Habitat for Humanity. Memorial service at Martin United Methodist Church. ~ 3-20-2003
Edington Curtis (Clark), 61, former Albion citizen, died at his home in Indianapolis Jan. 15. The family resided in Albion a number of years and he was engaged as baker for his brothers, Frank and James, who conducted a bakery and restaurant on E. Main St., now the Hitchcock restaurant business. Later he was employed by Fred Frymier who purchased the business from the Edington brothers, all of whom are deceased. After leaving Albion for eight years he was head of the K. P. Jones Bakery at Columbia City. He is survived by the widow, Rose Logan Edington; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Houtzer of Tri Lakes; and four sons, John of Evansville, and James, Walter and Nelson of Indianapolis. The body was returned to Columbia City for funeral and interment. + 1-?-1942
Edington J Frank, 61, a former resident of Albion where he conducted the East Main St. restaurant for a number of years, died Aug. 17 at his home in Hicksville, Ohio, where he recently moved from Columbia City to open a restaurant.. While in Columbia City he was engaged in the restaurant business with his stepson, Maylord E. Enis. Surviving are the widow, the stepson; a stepdaughter; one brother, Clark of Columbia City; and a number of grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Columbia City. Burial at Decatur. + 8-?-1938
Edington James Brenton died at the home of his brother, Frank, in Columbia City last Thursday. He was born at Decatur on Feb. 3, 1880, a son of James and Sarah Edington. He grew to manhood there and since that time has been associated in the bakery and restaurant business with his brother Frank at LaGrange, Albion and Ligonier. The family moved to Columbia City after buying the Central Café there last April. He is also survived by two other brothers and a sister, Harvey of Union City, Mrs. Ella Hall of Whiting, and Clark of LaGrange. Three brothers are dead. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Funeral Sunday. Burial, Decatur. + 11-?-1928
Edgington Catherine L, 83, of Kendallville, and formerly of Sturgis, Mich., died January 11, 2013 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born September 18, 1929 in Kendallville, a daughter of Ben and Hazel (Witmer) Hile, and has been a resident of Sturgis since 1970. She was first married to James R. Bell. This marriage ended in divorce and on June 14, 1969 in Centreville, Mich., she married Paul J. Edgington. He died Oct. 8, 2006. Surviving are 2 daughters, Linda Sue (Clint) Michalove of Boiling Springs, S.C. and Cathy Lou (Ken) Long of Kendallville; 2 sons, Dan Bell of Bakers, Fla. and J.R. (Lisa) Bell of Sunfield, Mich.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie Smith; and 3 brothers, Bob, Paul, and James Hile. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services June 14, 2013 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis, Mich. ^ 1-14-2013
Edgington Paul, 84, Sturgis, Michigan, died October 8, 2006 at his home. He was born June 8, 1922 in Bryant, Indiana to Paul E. and Enid (Whiteman) Edgington and has been a resident of Sturgis since 1970, moving here from Nottawa, MI.P He was first married to Rosetta Smith and she died Dec. 14, 1968. On June 14, 1969 in  Centreville, Michigan, he married Catherine (Hile) Bell. He was a machinist and had worked at National Carbon Coated Company in Sturgis, MI and at Arco Industries in Schoolcraft, MI where he retired in 1987. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army/Air Force serving during WWII, a member of the LaGrange American Legion.  Surviving are one daughter, Peggy Edgington of Burr Oak, Mich.; 2 sons, David Edgington of Sturgis, Mich., and Gary Lee Edgington of Centreville, MI; two sons, Dan Bell of Bakers, Fla., and J.R. (Lisa) Bell of Sunfield, Mich.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Edgington; 3 brothers, Robert, and Joseph Edgington and infant Richard. Graveside services June 14, 2013 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis, MI. ^ 1-14-2013
Edmonds Cleland John, about 61, died Aug. 30, 1956 at his farm home near Wawaka. Surviving are the widow, Vera; one daughter, Mrs. Arleen Mae Hyde of Wolcottville; one son, Jack H. of Brimfield; one brother, Forrest of Kendallville; and five grandchildren. He was a member of Brimfield EUB Church, the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. Funeral Sunday in the church in which he held membership. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1956
Edmonds Forrest H, 82, 316 S. Oak St., died today at his home from a heart condition. He was born in Orange Twp Nov. 22, 1890, a son of Henry and Catherine (Grossman) Edmonds and was married there June 4, 1910 to Mary Ethel Rimmel who died Sept. 21, 1964. He was a lifetime resident of the community and was a retired farmer. He was a charter member of Orange Twp Farm Bureau and a member of Brimfield Lions Club and Noble County Fair Association. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Helen) Schinbeckler, Howe; a foster son, Bernard Bushong, Albion; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter and a brother. Funeral Sunday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1973
Edmonds Henry W, about 84, (b. 3-28-1863 - d. 2-17-1948) a lifelong resident of Orange Twp, died Tuesday at his home six miles north of here. He is survived by two sons, Cleland J. and Forrest H., both residents of the Wawaka vicinity; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral this afternoon at Brimfield EUB Church, of which he was a member. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1948
Edmonds John, born in England, 1822; settled 1852; died 1897, aged 75 years. + Clippings book He was born in Lestershire, England, March 2, 1822; died at his home near Brimfield March 7, aged 75 years and 4 days. He emigrated to America in 1850 and settled in the state of Ohio where he remained about 2 years. He married Millie Warren in 1855. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters. He was a member of the United Brethren Church at Brimfield where funeral was held March 9. He leaves 2 brothers, 2 sisters, one son, one daughter and 5 grandchildren. ^ 3-12-1897
Edmonds Mary Catherine, about 76, (b. 2-19-1868) a resident of Noble County for the past 70 years, was found dead in bed at her home near Brimfield Sept. 1, 1944. Death was due to chronic endocarditis. She is survived by her husband, Henry; and two sons, Forrest and Henry, both residents of Orange Twp. Funeral Sunday at Brimfield United Brethren Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1944
Edmonds Mary Ethel of Kendallville, died Sept. 21, 1964 in McCray Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of Noble County and had been active many years in home demonstration clubs. She was a member of the Brimfield Methodist Church. She was born in Orange Twp, the daughter of Amos and Annette Rimmel and was married to Forrest Edmonds in 1910. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Dale Schinbeckler of Kendallville, and Mrs. Eloise Knapp of Hagerstown; a foster son, Bernard Bushong of Albion; two brothers, Glenn and Clinton, Kendallville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1964
Edsall Alta (McKeever), 63, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Frick, in Brimfield Thursday from diabetes and complications. She was the widow of Will Edsall, who died some months ago from accidental injuries sustained in the Frick sawmill where he was working. Surviving are one son, Clare of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Frick, and Mrs. Ruby Wilson of Albion; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Hammond and Mrs. William Shock of Kendallville, Mrs. Mary Weeks of Cromwell, and Mrs. Don Brillhart of Berkley, Cal.; two brothers, Charles McKeever of Fort Wayne, and William McKeever of Kendallville; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church in Albion Sunday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1938
Edsall Benjamin L, 80, of Kendallville, died June 14, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Wolf Lake on April 4, 1932, to Elza B and Ella (Wakeman) Edsall. He graduated from Albion Jefferson High School and married Dorothy I. Gienger on June 16, 1951 in Avilla. She died April 10, 2010.  His family raised chickens and crop-farmed 120 acres in the Albion area. He owned and operated Edsall Sales and Service on State Road 3 north of Kendallville for many years. During that same time, Ben worked 18 years at Kraft Foods in Kendallville. He also worked for the Indiana State Highway Department, Hipskind and Brooks Construction and he retired from Colwell General in Kendallville.  He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville and the Indiana Labors Union. Survivors include 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Cindy Edsall of Kendallville, Deanna and John Carmichael of Avilla; 2 sons, John Edsall of Fort Wayne; Steve Edsall of Kings Mountain, N.C.; brothers, Bud Edsall of Albion; Rodger and Jeri Edsall of Kimmell, Terry and Contessa Edsall of Brimfield; Gary and Carol Edsall of Albion; sisters, Gloria Grimm of San Diego, Calif.; Carol Ann Williams of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Travis Thomas Tuffley, who died October 20,1992 and his sister, Betty Jo Beckbarger. Funeral Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-15-2012
Edsall Clare H, about 57, died Sept. 5, 1956 in the VA Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. A former resident of Albion, he was a veteran of WW I and was for 30 years an employee of the Grand Trunk Railroad. Surviving are the widow, Marjorie; and two sisters, Mrs. C. L. VanWagner of Rome City, and Mrs. Ruth Frick of Brimfield. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1956
Edsall Dorothy I, 76, died April 10, 2010 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville on July 14, 1933 to John and Bernice (Keck) Gienger. She married Benjamin L Edsall on June 16, 1951 in Avilla. She was the office manager for Edsall Sales & Service in Kendallville. She retired from Dana-Epic in 1999. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Deanna and John Carmichael of Avilla and Cindy Edsall of Kendallville; 2 sons, Steve Edsall of Kings Mountain, N.C., and John Edsall of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Carolyn and Wilbur Getts of Kendallville and Joan and Frank Young of Churubusco; a brother, Richard and Billie Gienger of Avilla. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Tuffley on Oct. 20, 1962 and a brother, Merlin Gienger, Sept. 16, 2008. Funeral April 14 at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-12-2010
Edsall Eva, about 75, died at McCray Hospital Feb. 27, 1968. She was born in York Twp, and had lived her entire life in this community. She was married to Ivan Edsall on July 4, 1916. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McClelland (Sarah Busz) Weber. She is survived by four brothers, Victor, Herbert, Thad and Ford, all of Albion; and one sister, Jessie Hiatt, Albion. Two brothers, Rollie and Clint; and three sisters, Verda, Hazel and Velma, preceded her in death. Funeral March 1 at Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1968
Edsall Flossie F, 87, R. 1, Albion, died Tuesday (d. 2-7-1978) at her residence. Born Dec. 3, 1890, the daughter of Elza and Viola (Winebrenner) Huntsman, she married Wallace Edsall Dec. 7, 1907 in Merriam. He died Oct. 7, 1947. She was a lifetime resident of Albion. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Ina Mawhorter, R. 2, Albion; one son, Elza, R. 1, with whom she made her home; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Ott, rural Columbia City; 11 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Edsall Harlan, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Edsall of Detroit, Mich., died Friday at the home of William Huff near Brimfield, where he had been taken following an auto accident in which he was injured last Tuesday. Funeral Tuesday at the U. B. Church in Brimfield. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 1-?-1937
Edsall Henry M, 36, of Noble Twp, died Monday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Edsall, 5 miles south of Albion. He was a former Noble County teacher but for the past few years has been located in Washington D. C. holding a civil service position in packing houses. He leaves a wife. Funeral Wednesday from the M. E. Church at Wolf Lake. ^ 11-5-1908
Edsall Ivan L was born Feb. 28, 1892 and died June 8, 1969. Services at Burr Oak Baptist Church, June 10. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1969
Edsall James B died Aug. 14 in Fla. He was a former Albion resident and a retired Army major. He was the son of Ruth Barnes and was married to Alice Clouse, also a former Albion resident. He was a cousin of Bill, Bob and Paul Wilson of Albion, and Wayne Wilson of Churubusco. * 8-?-1983 
Edsall Kay M, 54, of Kimmell died at Avalon Village on December 15, 2012. She was born July 10, 1958, in Goshen to Lewis and Genevieve (Johnson) McLallin. She married Steve Edsall on September 17, 1977, in Wolf Lake.Surviving are her husband; 2 children, Angela (Brad) Franklin of Kimmell and Michael Edsall of Kimmell; a granddaughter, Kaylee Morris of Kimmell; her parents; 3 sisters, Carol (Gary) Seitz of The Villages, Fla., Peggy (Daryl) Daniels of Syracuse, and Karen (Roger) Stahly of Kimmell. She formerly owned Wolf Lake Insurance and Lighthouse Christian Bookstore. She was a bookkeeping administrator for STAR Insurance of Columbia City and was a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Funeral at Wolf Lake Baptist Church Dec. 19. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 12-17-2012
Edsall Marjorie, about 81, and who has been making her home in Detroit, died April 12, 1973 at Miller Nursing Home in LaGrange. Her husband, Clare H., died in 1956. A son, Harlan, died in 1931. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Ruth Frick of Brimfield, and Ruby Wilson of Albion. Final rites last Saturday in Albion at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1973
Edsall Mark Russell, 23-day old son of Russell and Jeannine (Peau) Edsall, died Sunday in his home at 121 S. Oak St. He was born Dec. 6, 1974 in Kendallville. Surviving are his parents; four sisters, Mrs. Terry (Marcia) Parsons, 113 ½ S. Morton St., Michelle, Melanie and Marlene at home; grandmothers, Mrs. Elisa Peau, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, and Mrs. Ralph Strouse, Kendallville. Two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. + 12-?-1974
Edsall Monica A, 19, ill with leukemia for four years, died today at her home, 121 S. Oak St. She suffered a heart attack. Born Sept. 10, 1953, she lived her entire live in Kendallville and graduated from East Noble High School in 1971. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Surviving are the parents, Russell E. and Jeannine Peau Edsall; the grandparents, Mrs. Elisa Peau, Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Strouse, Kendallville; and four sisters, Marcia 17, Michelle 14, Melanie 10, and Marlene 8, at home. Funeral Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. + 2-?-1973
Edsall Pierre J was born Feb. 24, 1925 and died April 20, 1988. Service at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, April 23. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 4-2-1988
Edsall Rodger A, 74, of Kimmell, died August 9, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 31, 1938 in Albion to Elza and Ella (Wakeman) Edsall. He married Jerron Shank. She survives with 2 sons, Steven (Kay) Edsall of Kimmell, and Brian (Jeri) Edsall of Kimmel; 4 grandchildren, Mike, Angie, Chad and Tara Edsall; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Morris; and 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Buddy Edsall of Albion, Terry (Concessa) Edsall of Brimfield, Gary (Carol) Edsall of Albion, Gloria Grimm of San Diego, Calif., and Carol Ann (John) Williamson of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Edsall; a brother, Ben Edsall; and a sister, Betty Jo Beckberger. He graduated from Albion High School in 1956. He worked at the Carpenters Union Local # 232 in Fort Wayne for several years. He then became a full time hog farmer in Kimmell and continued to raise grain. Funeral Aug. 13 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-11-2012
Edsall Russell E, 50, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. He was a former Kendallville city councilman, serving for 14 years. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 11, 1933, the son of James and Beulah (Gates) Edsall. He married Jeannine M. Peau March 1, 1952 in Kendallville. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was customer service representative for Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. for the past 32 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, BPOE No. 1194 and a past Kendallville Jaycee president. Surviving are his wife and mother; four daughters, Mrs. Keith (Marcia) Speheger, Michelle Rimmel, Melanie Ihrie and Mrs. James (Marlene) Schenher, all Kendallville; four sisters, Linda Bortner, Jane Hursey and Janet Reade, Kendallville, Marilyn Klink of Wolcottville; two half-brothers, Pierre, Kendallville and William, Fort Wayne; six grandchildren. Two daughters, a son and two half-brothers preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 7-26-1984 + 7-22-1984
Edsall Wallace S was born July 24, 1886 and died Oct. 7, 1947. Services at Burr Oak Baptist Church Oct. 9. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. He died of a self-inflicted bullet wound. Surviving are his wife, Flossie; a son, Elza; a daughter, Mrs. Dale Mawhorter; 9 grandchildren; a brother, Ivan of Albion; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Tom Clouse, Mrs. Roy Clouse and Mrs. Grace Page. + 10-?-1947
Edsall William Connor, 78, died Feb. 22, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Albion to Merle "Grady" Edsall and Ruth (Kirkpatrick) Barnes. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in WW II under the command of Gen. George S. Patton at Normandy and in the Battle of the Bulge. He received numerous medals, including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He worked for 42 years as a clerk for National Mill Supply Co., retiring in 1987. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Schone), in 1997; 2 brothers, James and Pierre; a half-brother, Russell; and 2 daughters, Charlene and Eva. Surviving are 6 daughters, Ruth Schaper of Columbia City, Mary Burns, Rose Doetsch and Patricia Fox of Fort Wayne and Therese Miller and Elizabeth Hoy of Leo-Cedarville; 4 sons, William of Montpelier, Charles of Sparks, Nev., David of Fort Wayne and Paul of Muncie; 36 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army. ^ 2-26-2002
Edsall William H, 63, died May 28, 1938 at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville, following an operation. About two months ago he was injured while at work at the Frick sawmill at Brimfield and an abdominal operation was performed. He suffered a relapse about ten days ago and was returned to the hospital for a second operation. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alta (McKeever) R. Edsall; three children, a son, Clare of Detroit, Mich., two daughters, Mrs. Herman Frick of Brimfield, and Mrs. Lauren Wilson of Albion. A son, Merle, was killed in an accident at Kendallville several years ago. There are several grandchildren. He was an active member of IOOF. Funeral May 30 at local Presbyterian Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1938
Edwards Alexis, 78, died at the residence of George Inscho in Jefferson Twp on Wednesday last. He was born in Baltimore County, Md. in 1804. He became a citizen of Noble County in 1848 and was one of the pioneer settlers of this part of the state. > 8-24-1882
Edwards Darl Eugene, 19, R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday in a Phoenix, Ariz. hospital. Born July 3, 1959 in LaGrange, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Edwards, R. 1, Wawaka. He had lived most of his life in the Ligonier area. He was employed by Charles Horn Builders, Ligonier. Survivors are the parents; four sisters, Mrs. William (Mary Lou) Grimes, San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Tona Kresge, Clark Summit, Pa., Mrs. Earlin (Cheryl) Eash, Middlebury, and Mrs. Paul (Vaneta) Shackel, Menasha, Wis.; and four brothers, Arnold, Scottsdale, Ariz., Larry, R. 1, Rome City, Donald, Fort Wayne, and Terry, R. 1, Ligonier. Services Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1978
Edwards Della, about 56, died Oct. 27 at her home at Wolf Lake. She is survived by the husband, Ervin, and two sons. Funeral last Thursday at Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 11-?-1942
Edwards Don C, 72, a businessman, farmer and former Noble County councilman, died Saturday at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County May 28, 1910 to Ervin and Della (Glass) Edwards. On Dec. 2, 1932, he married Erma Gray. A graduate of Wolf Lake High School, he had been a sales representative for Ball Band Footwear Co. and associated with the late Russell Carson as operator and manager of Carson-Edwards Insurance and Bottle Gas. He also managed his farm west of Wolf Lake and served as Noble County councilman eight years. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church, Lions Club and on the cemetery board. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Larry of R. 2, Albion, and Richard of R. 1, Kimmell; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Verlin. Services Tuesday at Smith & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-7-1982 + 8-7-1982
Edwards Edward L, 66, was pronounced dead on arrival at Adams County Hospital on Aug. 16, 2003. He was employed for 40 years with INDOT and retied earlier this year as a landscaping supervisor. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. He was born May 23, 1937 in Noble County to Fred and Elsie (Brackney) Edwards. He graduated from Albion High School in 1956 and attended Tri-State University. He married Mary Lois Bair on Sept. 17, 1960 in Mass. Surviving are his wife; a son, Craig of Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Philip, and a sister, Beth Young. Services Tuesday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. 6 8-17-2003
Edwards Elmo L, 54, died July 19 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1928 in Avilla, the daughter of Herman and Ila (Hossinger) Housholder. She married Robert Edwards August 10, 1946 in Avilla. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville and the Noble County Democratic Women’s Club. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Avilla; three daughters, Mrs. David (Elizabeth) Boothby of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Jon (Peg) Norris, Marshall, Mich., and Paul, at home; a son, Robert L., Kendallville; three brothers, Paul, Fort Wayne, Ralph, Avilla, and Maynard, Greeneville, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren. Two sisters, Evelyn Rowe and Betty Keck, preceded her in death. Services Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 7-28-1983 + 7-19-1983
Edwards Elsie F, 56, died Sunday in her home. She lived on R. 3, Albion. Survivors are a daughter, Anita Beth at home; two sons, Philip, Albion, and Edward at Fort Devon, Mass.; a grandchild; two brothers and a sister. She was a member of Burr Oak Baptist Church. Services in Krider Funeral Home, Churubusco Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1960
Edwards Erma B, 77, of near Wolf Lake, died Sunday at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1908 in Noble Twp, the daughter of John R. and Florence (Starkey) Gray. On Dec. 2, 1932 she married Don C. Edwards, who preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1982. She moved from Wolf Lake to the family farm west of Wolf Lake in 1950. She was a graduate of Wolf Lake High School and Ball State University where she earned an A.B. degree in education. She received her master’s degree from Indiana University and taught in several Noble County schools for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church and Indiana State Retired Teachers’ Association. Surviving are two sons, Richard of R. 1, Kimmell, and Larry of R. 2, Albion; a sister, Barbra Skeels of R. 4, Albion; and eight grandchildren. A sister, Vera Holmes, preceded her in death in 1980. Services Thursday at the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-13-1985
Edwards Ervin E, 60, (b. 3-14-1883 - d. 7-30-1946) died July 30 at Luckey Hospital. His wife, Della Glass Edwards, died in 1942. He is survived by two sons, Don of Wolf Lake, and Verlin of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; and a brother, Charles of Fort Wayne. For many years he was employed by the County Highway Dept. Services today at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake. + 7-?
Edwards Everett J, 86, South Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Ky., died Tuesday in VA Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 27, 1902 in Dowagiac, Mich., he was the son of Everett W. and Lillian (Judd) Edwards. He was a WW I Army veteran and a retired conductor with the C&O Railroad. He was a member of the Westwood-Cheviot Church of Christ, Cincinnati and Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are a daughter, Margie Brater of Cincinnati; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Graveside services Thursday at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. + 1-10-1989
Edwards Fred L, about 59, died of a heart attack June 16, 1959 in his home on R. 3, Albion. Survivors are the widow, Elsie; one daughter, Anita Beth at home; two sons, Edward at home, and Philip of R. 3, Albion; and his mother, Mrs. Roy Clouse of Albion. Funeral Friday at Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1959
Edwards Gean, 73, of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Sept. 2, 2010 from lung cancer. He was born in Kendallville on March 31, 1937 and graduated from Kendallville High School. He served in the Marine Corps as a cook. His first marriage was to Sharon Barnett, and his second was to Leota Bontrager. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He retired from International Harvester after 30 years of service. He was a driver for Hertz Car Rental. He is survived by a sister, Vada Shepherd of Kendallville; a daughter, Kathleehn Shutt of Dana Point, Calif., and a son, Timothy Edwards of Brookfield, Wis.; 6 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Megan and Kristen Shutt and Melissa, Jessica and Rachel Edwards. A memorial service Sept. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Corpus Christi. ^ 9-5-2010
Edwards George W, son of Ephraim and Filinda Edwards, was born near Albion, July 29, 1878 and died at Benton, Ind. Feb. 9, 1932, aged 53 years, six months and 10 days. He was employed by the State Highway Commission. He was found dead in bed, death due to apoplexy. He joined the Burr Oak Baptist Church May 31, 1914. He married Mary E. Ott, daughter of John Ott, March 27, 1902. They had four children, two of whom preceded him in death. He leaves his wife; a son, Walter; a daughter, Ruth; two brothers, Ervin of Wolf Lake and Charles of Wabash. Funeral at Burr Oak Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1932
Edwards Glendora M, 71, Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 14, 1898 in Allen County, the daughter of Martin and Mary Biebestein Wiedeman. She was married April 13, 1927 to Burl Edwards, who died in 1949. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Survivors include four sons, Robert, Kendallville, John, R. 2, Avilla, James, R. 1, Kendallville and Gean, R. 2, Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Vada Shepherd, Kendallville; and one sister, Helen Kanaval, Higgins Lake, Mich. One daughter, Doris; two brothers; and one grandchild preceded her in death. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in the St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-25-1969 + 9-25-1969
Edwards Harold M, 76, a resident of the Warren Methodist Home since July died in the home Friday. He was a former Kendallville resident. He was born Aug. 1, 1903 in Albion to Louie and Martha Edwards. He was married Nov. 10, 1940 to Louise Fields who resides in the Methodist Home. He was a retired interior decorator and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Kendallville. Surviving also is a brother, Everett, Wawaka. Services Monday in Faith United Methodist Church, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-?-1979
Edwards James C, 64, of Kendallville, died May 30 in his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1935 in Kendallville to Burl and Glendora (Wiedeman) Edwards. On Aug. 7, 1954 in Fort Wayne he married Marcia Frech. She died Dec. 20, 1994. He was parts coordinator at Group Dekko, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 1194, F&AM Lodge 276, Kendallville, and VFW Post 1749, Kendallville. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Catherine and Curt Landers and Anna and Paul Minar, all of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Brett and Terri Edwards of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Robert of Columbia City, John of Avilla, and Gean of Corpus Christi, Texas; a sister, Vada Shepherd, Kendallville; and 8 grandchildren, Evan, Kendall and Nathan Edwards, Nick Minar, Megan, Morgan, Trent and Molly Landers, all of Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. ~ 6-3-1999
Edwards James W, about 77, of 209 N. Oak St., Albion, died March 31, 1972 at McCray Hospital. He was born January 15, 1895 to John and Vada (Haney) Edwards in South Whitley. On Nov. 30, 1916, he married Leah Prickett. He had resided in Albion since 1901. During his life in Albion he had engaged in various enterprises, including a grocery in the building now owned by The American, and at the time of his retirement some years ago he was owner and operator of the Shell Service Station. Blessed with a beautiful baritone singing voice, he had traveled professionally for some time back in the day of the Chautauqua. He was a member of the Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Edwards Jessette M, 4-day old daughter of John and Lori (Wilcox) Edwards of R. 1, Rome City, died Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where she was born Dec. 9. Surviving are her parents; grandparents, Fred and Dorothy Wilcox of Corunna, Larry and Mary Edwards of Rome City; great-grandparents, Coral Brandeberry of Waterloo, Fredrick Wilcox of Hillsdale, Mich., Gerhard and Eileen Krull of Rome City, and Everett and Ruth Edwards of Wawaka. Prayer services Thursday at Hutchins-William Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-13-1982
Edwards John B, 70, died February 18, 2002 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A 1949 graduate of Kendallville High School, he worked for International Harvester, retiring in 1983. He was the owner and operator of John Edwards Hauling. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict for 2 years and was a member of VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville, American Legion Post 246 in Albion and F.O.E. 985 in Kendallville. He was born March 19, 1931 to Burl and Glendora (Wiedman) Edwards. On December 4, 1954 he married Daisy Owen. Surviving ae his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gregory and Joy Edwards of Napoleon, Ohio, Mark and Holly Edwards of Avilla, Doug and Becky Edwards of Churubusco; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Randy Krafft of Spencerville and Joyce and Wayne Jeser of Mooreland; 2 brothers, Robert of Columbia City and Gean of Corpus Christi, Texas; a sister, Vada Shepherd of Kendallville; and 13 grandchildren, Stephanie, Miranda, Hillary, Keanan, Klanci, Kearni, Kavan, Pete and Erin Edwards, and Michael, Brandy, Cody and Bailey Krafft. A sister, Doris Gose, and a brother, James, preceded him in death. Services in St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Burial, Avilla Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 2-21-2002
Edwards Larry Edwin, 69, of Rome City, died unexpectedly Aug. 14, 2008 at his residence. He was the owner of Floor Coverings in Rome City and a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. He was born Jan. 19, 1939 in Noble County to Everett and Ruth (Herendeen) Edwards. He married Mary Krull on Feb. 6, 1960 at St. Gaspar Church. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Tom Dukehart of Rome City, Dr. Deborah and Phil Redd, Indianapolis, Linda and Ben Castle, Rome City, and Michelle and Troy Haynes, Kendallville; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, John and Deb and Michael and Karen Edwards of Rome City, and Robert Edwards of Kendallville; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Tom and Bill Whitford of Pa., Cheryl Eash of Ligonier, and Vanita and Paul Shackle of Wisconsin; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Gloria Edwards of Auburn and Terry and Luanne Edwards of Kimmell; 20 grandchildren, Jacob, Isaiah, Jonathon, Jessica, Kylee, Kristopher, Kourtney, Kelsey and Trey Edwards, Sabrina Stanley, Tommy II, Joshua and Kelli Dukehart, Phil III and Deybrian Redd, Ryan and Holly Castle, Mark Johnson and Abby and Collin Haynes; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Arnold and Darl; a sister, Mary Grimes; two infant grandchildren, Jesette and Zachary. Mass of Christian Burial St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-16-2008
Edwards Lewis E, died at his home in Green Twp. He had taken seriously ill last Thursday while working in the field. He was born near Albion on Aug. 15, 1880 and died Sept. 15, 1929, being 49 years and 1 month. He was one of 7 children born to Ephraim and Filinda (Hines) Edwards, Ada Belle and Mrs. Minnie Baker, having died, he is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Bertha Fisher of Kendallville; and 3 brothers, George of Goshen, Ervin of Wolf Lake, and Charles of Wabash. On May 30, 1899 he was married to Addie Edsall. They were given one son, Fred, who with 2 grandchildren, Phillip and Anita Beth, survive him. One grandson, Roy, died at the age of about 2 ½ years. Funeral at Burr Oak on Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1929
Edwards Louie L, 82, lifetime Noble County resident, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1955
Edwards Mark J, 49, of Avilla, died November 3, 2006 at the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born February 7, 1957 in Kendallville to John and Daisy (Owen) Edwards. He married Holly Frymier on July 2, 1983. Surviving are his mother; his wife; a son, Keanon; and 3 daughters, Klanci, Kearni and Kavan; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Randy Krafft of Spencerville and Joyce and Wayne Jester of Mooreland; and 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg and Joy Edwards of Napoleon, OH and Doug and Becky Edwards of Churubusco. He was preceded in death by his father. He was employed at Dana Corp. where he was union vice president. He was a lifetime resident of the Avilla area and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Kendallville, where services were held. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-16-2006
Edwards Martha, 69, (b. 3-9-1875) wife of Louie L. Edwards, died April 27 at her home in Jefferson Twp. Prior to moving to her home in Jefferson Twp she had resided in Albion for a period of years. Surviving are the husband; three sons, Victor S. and Everett E., Albion, and Harold M., Kendallville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William Schwentzer, Upper Sandusky, O., and Mrs. Zylpha Westphal, Kendallville; and two brothers, Albert and Thomas Smith, Albion. Funeral Sunday at Bonham Funeral Home. Burial, Union Cemetery, Jefferson Twp. + 4-?-1944
Edwards Paula Sue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Edwards of R. 4, Albion, drowned in Upper Long Lake south of Albion Sept. 15, 1971. The 19-months old child apparently strayed from her back yard and fell into the lake. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Tina; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edwards, R. 2, Albion, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wysong of R. 4, Albion; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wysong of Wawaka, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Edwards of R. 2, Albion ; great-great-grandparents, Roy Wheeler of Ormas and Mrs. Claude Conrad of Kendallville. Funeral Sept. 17 at Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1971
Edwards Philip M, 63, R. 1, Kimmell, died today at his residence. He was born June 24, 1925 in Noble County, the son of Fred and Elsie (Brackney) Edwards. On Feb. 2, 1955 in Wawaka he married Leila M. Kime. A lifetime county resident, he was a farmer and WW II U. S. Army veteran. He was affiliated with Burr Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Brent (Sue) Lambright of Topeka, Mrs. David (Sara) Weeks and Karen Edwards, Albion; two sons, Jon of Wawaka, and Fred of Kimmell; a sister, Beth Young of Albion; a brother, Edward of Albion; and four grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-30-1988
Edwards Robert, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Edwards of northwest of the city, died Friday at Chicago due to a heart attack. He was graduated from Kendallville High School and had been employed at South Side Country Club in Chicago. He was unmarried. Funeral Monday at Chicago with burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Edwards Robert Harry, 80, of Shriner Lake near Columbia City, died March 10, 2008 at his home. A former farmer, he was employed with J. O. Mory, then owned and operated Edwards Heating & Plumbing and most recently was a custodian for Noble County government offices. He was a member of Lutheran Church in Kendallville and Columbia City; and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran during WW II. He was born Oct. 16, 1927 in Kendallville to Burl and Glendora (Weidman) Edwards. He married Elmo Housholder on Aug. 10, 1947 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. She died in 1983. He married Vivian Marshall on June 14, 1984. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Liz Edwards of Fort Wayne, Peggy and Randy Musolff of Sturgis, Mich., and Paula and Shaun Clarke of Oscoda, Mich.; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Carolyn Edwards of Kendallville; 2 stepdaughters; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister, Vada Shepherd of Kendallville; and a brother, Gene Edwards of Corpus Christi, Texas. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jim and John Edwards, and a sister, Doris Gose. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ^ 3-12-2008
Edwards Ruth, 73, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Friday at her residence. Born April 8, 1913 in Savannah, Ill., she was the daughter of Alfred and Alta Mae (Leitch) Herendeen. In 1933 in Albion she married Everett Edwards. A lifetime area resident, she was a former Lyall Electric and Essex Wire employee and a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mary Lou Grimes of Rome City, Cheryl Eash of Goshen, Tona Whitford of Dalton, Pa., and Vaneta Schackel of Menasha, Wis.; three sons, Larry of Rome City, Don of Fort Wayne, and Terry of Ligonier; a sister, June Foster of Kendallville; two brothers, Don of Goshen, and Dwight of Jackson, Mich.; 33 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Two sons, Arnold and Darl, and a sister, Fay Smoots, preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-11-1986
Edwards Samuel M, 59, of Jefferson Twp, died Sept. 7. ^ 9-17-1886
Edwards Verlin, 67, died Friday at his home in Denver, Colo. He was born in Noble County and lived there most of his life. He was employed in the advertising field. He married Cora Wysong. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. June Cogswell, Denver, Colo.; one brother, Don, R. 1, Kimmell; and two grandchildren. Funeral in Denver Tuesday. + 1-?-1976
Edwards Victor S, 80, R. 1, died today (d. 1-5-1978) in Whitley County Hospital. Born Aug. 11, 1897 in Noble County, he was the son of Louie and Martha (Smith) Edwards. He married Clara McLallin Jan. 24, 1916 in Albion. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Evelyn) Bobilya, R. 4, Albion; a son, Harry E., R. 2, Albion; two brothers, Harold, Kendallville, and Everett, Wawaka; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Eells Charles B, former resident of this community, died at his home in Kansas City, Mo. on March 1, 1947. + 3-?-1947
Egan Robert H, 81, of R. 3, Albion, died Jan. 3 at McCray Hospital. He had owned and operated a resort at Long Lake in Noble County. Born in Louisville Oct. 12, 1888, he is survived by his wife, Edith M. Ermend Egan. Rites at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ege. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 1-8-1970 + 1-3-1970
Eger Mary (Rossbacher) died Wednesday following a major operation at Washington Boulevard Hospital, Chicago. The funeral was held today at Rensselaer with burial at Terre Haute. She lived here until her marriage forty years ago. Her husband, John, a banker of Rensselaer, survives. + 1930
Egly Henry, 84, former Avilla resident, died Monday in Lomita, Calif. A resident of Monte Sereno, Calif. from 1957 to 1971, he was born in Adams County, Ind. Surviving are his wife, Roselyn; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Drayer, Boca Raton, Fla., and Mrs. Henrietta Mosley, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; two sisters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at the Avilla Cemetery Friday. ~ 12-13-1973 + 12-?-1973
Egly Roselyn, 86, died Dec. 9 at Laguna Hills, Calif. She was born in Albion May 13, 1903, the daughter of Bert and Nell (Cook) Rickard. She married Henry Egly on Dec. 27, 1930, and he died in 1973. She resided in this area a number of years before moving to California. Surviving are a daughter, Henrietta Mosley of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; a granddaughter; two cousins, Jane Hossinger of Kendallville, and Pearl Schauweker of Avilla. Graveside services Monday in Avilla Cemetery. ~ 12-12-1989 + 12-8-1989
Egolf Alex, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Egolf of R. 2, Albion, died at Lutheran Hospital Emergency Room Sept. 22. He was born in Whitley County Hospital June 17, 1976, a son of Gary and Cathy C. Comingore Egolf. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Mr. an Mrs. Daniel Comingore of Waynetown, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Egolf of R. 1, Churubusco; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Egolf of R. 1, Churubusco and Mrs. Fern Borgman of Japan. Services in Columbia City Sept. 25. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1978
Egolf Alice J Whan, 78, of Ashley, died January 20, 2007 at home. She was born in Allen County on November 30, 1928 to Arthur and Martha (Klinger) Conrad. She attended Hudson United Methodist Church. She married Guy Whan, who died September 24, 1968. She married Harold M. Egolf on May 16, 1969. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Kent and Sharon Whan of Auburn, Phil Whan of Kendallville and Terrill Whan of Garrett; 4 sisters, Luella Stabler and Judith Conrad of Fort Wayne, Virginia Scheurich of Kendallville, and Helen Battocletti of Amherst, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Donald, Russell and Lloyd Conrad. Services Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. ^ 1-21-2007
Egolf Allen E was killed in action in France March 20, 1945. He went overseas in Nov. 1943, arriving first in England. He went to France in June, then to Belgium and later to Luxembourg. A member of a reconnaissance squadron, he arrived in Germany in Oct. 1944 and arrived in Italy March 17, 1945. Survivors are the widow, Made-- (clipping cut off) + 3-30-1946
Egolf Dewey B, 82, of R. 1, Churubusco, died in Whitley County Hospital July 24. He was born Aug. 30, 1896 to Jeremiah and Sarah Ann Young Egolf of Whitley County. He married Eva Winebrenner Sept. 6, 1917 and they spent their entire married lives in the Merriam area where he was a retired farmer. A member of Blue River Church of God, he was named an honorary life elder after 34 years as an actual elder. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Alton Richards of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Harold McCoy of Churubusco; two sons, J. D. and Russell, both of R. 1, Churubusco; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Sam of R. 2, Albion. Services today in Blue River Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 7-26-1979 + 7-24-1979
Egolf Dorothy, 78, of Ligonier, died Jan. 31, 2005 at Avalon Village Health Care. She had retired in 1986 from Essex International Wire. A 1944 graduate of Ligonier High School, she was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. She was born April 27, 1926 in Ligonier to Floyd and Martha (Randall) Tincher. On Nov. 4, 1944 in Ligonier she married Ross Egolf. He died in 1997. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Sylvia of Bloomington and Gary and Paula of Lancaster, Pa.; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Gary Tope of Rockford, Ill.; 6 grandchildren, Tim, Kevin, Gretchen and Tristan Egolf and Barry and Barton Tope and 5 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a son, Stephan; and a brother, Bob Tincher. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-1-2005
Egolf Emma Louise, 60, Churubusco, died May 21 in Fort Wayne. She was born in Noble County April 23, 1922, the daughter of Tom and Daisy Clouse. She married Nile Egolf May 25, 1940. He died September 29, 1981. She and her husband operated the former Egolf Coal Yard in Churubusco. She retired in 1979 after 17 years with Dana Corporation and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Churubusco. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul McConnehey and Mrs. Nancy Parker, both Fort Wayne; a son, Jerry of Twin Lakes, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Jack Frymier of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Kenneth, Frank and William Clouse, all of Albion; seven grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in the Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-27-1982 + 5-21-1982
Egolf J D "Sonny", 87, died July 6, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on the Egolf homestead on Dec. 18, 1922, a son of Dewey and Eva (Winebrenner) Egolf. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1941 and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He married Ruth Borgman on Feb. 24, 1945. She died May 2, 1994. He was co-owner of Egolf Grain in Whitley County for many years. He attended the Blue River Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his children, Dennis (Rebecca) Egolf of Oak Park, Ill., Gary (Cathy) Egolf of Berne, Gail (Judy) Egolf and Jody (John) Long, both of Columbia City, and Cindy (Roberto D'Alonzo) Egolf of Dolce Acqua, Italy; a sister, Faith Richards of Gainesville, Fla.; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvelda (Harold) McCoy; a brother, Russell Egolf; and a grandson. Services Friday in Blue River Church of the Brethren. Funeral Friday with military rites, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-7-2010
Egolf Jerry, pioneer citizen of Noble Twp, died at Wolf Lake Hospital Aug. 1 from injuries received in a fall from his bed on Thursday previous. Survivors include seven sons and two daughters. Funeral Aug. 3 at Blue River Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1973
Egolf Lois, 74, a retired school teacher and widow of Milo Egolf, died Feb. 13, in Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are a son and a brother. Services Feb. 16 in Krider-Workman Memorial Chapel in Churubusco. + 2-13-1977
Egolf Milo, about 68, of R. 4, Albion, died Jan. 5, 1970, at his Bear Lake home. He was born Jan. 8, 1902 in Whitley County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Egolf. He was married in 1926 to Lois Deem. He was a retired farmer and lived in Smith Twp of Whitley County until 1965, when he moved to Bear Lake. He was a charter member of the Bear Lake Church of God. Surviving are the widow; a son, James of Churubusco; one sister, Mrs. Emma Bowers of Elkhart; two brothers, Sam and Dewey, both rural Albion; two grandchildren, Monte and Brenda Egolf of Albion. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral in a Churubusco funeral home Saturday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1970
Egolf Nancy A, 73, formerly of Columbia City, died August 8, 2013, at Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne. Born January 29, 1940, in Coldwater, Mich., she was the daughter of Murl and Rachael (Martin) Batterson. She graduated in 1958 from Coldwater High School. On October 26, 1958, she married Joseph K. Egolf. She attended Ormas Baptist Church and Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth (Tony) Mudrack of Fort Wayne; her son, Christopher (Kimberly) Egolf of Cromwell; a brother, Barney Batterson of Coldwater; her grandchildren, William Mudrack, Caleb (Mischa) Egolf, Emily Egolf and Hannah Mudrack; and her great-grandson, Noah Mudrack. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a sister, Louise Hartnell. Funeral, August 12, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery, Ormas. ^ 8-10-2013
Egolf Nile W, 64, Churubusco, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. He was born August 23, 1917, the son of Samuel J. and Olive Florence Smith Egolf. He married Emma Louise Clouse on May 25, 1940. They lived in the Churubusco area. He worked at various places, most recently General Electric. He was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church, the Rotary Club and the IOOF Club. Survivors include his wife, one son, Jerry, Twin Lakes, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Joellen) McConnehey, and Mrs., Steven (Nancy) Parker, both Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; his mother, Grand Rapids, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Lowell (Marvel) Obermeyer, Grand Rapids, Ohio, and Mrs. William (Garnet) Rocke of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Harold of Ashley, and Alton of Avilla. His father, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services in Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 10-1-1981 + 9-29-1981
Egolf Reatha V, 82, of Ligonier, died Saturday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. Born April 10, 1897 in Allen County, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Jennie (Weirick) Geiger. She married Ross Egolf Nov. 1915 in Collins. He preceded her in death in 1977. She had moved to the Ligonier area in 1939 from Stringtown. She was a member of United Brethren Church. Surviving are two daughters, Janice Egolf, and Mrs. William (Betty) Fordeck, both Fort Wayne; two sons, Franklin of Churubusco,, and Kenneth of Ligonier; a brother, Carl of Columbia City; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A son, Edgar, died in 1972. Funeral Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 6-?-1979
Egolf Richard E, 65, of Columbia City, owner of Dick's TV Service, died Sept. 25, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Stella M (Carter); 4 daughters, Angela Whitt, Lisa (Mark) Stoddard, Kelli (Ronald) Betts and Sara Egolf; 7 grandchildren, Erin Whitt, Susan (Joel) Warstler, Tami Whitt, James, Richard and Alexander Stoddard, Jillian Betts and Samuel Thompson; his mother and stepfather; a brother, Ronald; and 2 stepbrothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Egolf; a daughter, Tammy; and a brother, Robert. Services Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9-29-2008
Egolf Ross B, 81, died at Strawberry Village Nursing Home in Ligonier Friday. He had lived in the area since 1939. He was born in Whitley County July 27, 1895, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Krider) Egolf. He was a retired farmer and retired employee of Lyon & Greenleaf Co., Ligonier. He married Reatha Geiger in Collins, Ind. in Nov. 1915. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Janice Egolf, and Mrs. William (Betty) Fordeck, both Fort Wayne; two sons, Franklin, Churubusco, and Kenneth, Ligonier; three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Geraldine) Shreeve, Calif., Mrs. Esli (Helen) Shively, Columbia City, and Mrs. Perry (Hildreth) Moore, Churubusco; and two brothers, Paul, Churubusco, and Gerald, Urbana; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services at Werker-Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier Monday. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 6-3-1977
Egolf Russell J, 79, died Dec. 13, 2008 at the Green Twp residence. He was born Sep. 29, 1929 in Whitley County, the son of Dewey and Eva (Winebrenner) Egolf. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1947. He married Martha Ann Nestel on Oct. 1, 1950 in Churubusco. He was a dairy farmer and a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Jann and David Johnson of Churubusco; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Mel and Susan and Ned and Cathy Egolf of Churubusco and Brian and Judy Egolf of Albion; a sister, Faith Richards of Gainesville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister Sylvelda (Harold) McCoy. Services Wednesday at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 12-14-2008
Egolf Samuel J, 87, died Friday at the home of a daughter in Grand Rapids, Ohio. He was born Aug. 25, 1892 in Whitley County to Jeremiah and Sarah (Young) Egolf. He married Olive Florence Smith June 9, 1916. They lived most of their married life in Churubusco and the last 17 years were spent in Merriam. He owned a grocery store just north of Churubusco on U.S. 33 and was a member of the Blue River Church of God. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Alton, Avilla, Harold, Ashley, and Nile, Seminole, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Lowell (Marvel) Obermeyer, Grand Rapids, Ohio, and Mrs. William (Garnet) Rocke of Phoenix, Ariz; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-1-1980 + 4-1980
Egolf Steven A, 17, drowned Saturday in Dallas Lake while his parents watched helplessly from shore. Funeral Tuesday in Ligonier. + 6-?-1963
Ehinger Zula L, 30, of Albion, (b. 4-4-1920 - d. 11-8-1950) was fatally injured yesterday morning in a two-car collision two miles north of here on State Road 8, just one-half mile west of the intersection of State Road 3. Mrs. Ehinger and her husband James, who operate the Albion Theater, were former residents of Decatur. Surviving in addition to the husband are a son, Steven, 2 and a daughter, Anne, 8, both at home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giles Porter, Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Russel Berry, Shreve, Ohio, and Mrs. Joseph Ogle in Hawaii; a brother, Victor Porter, Decatur, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Butler, Decatur. Funeral Saturday in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albion. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery in Decatur. ~ 11-9-1950 + 11-?-1950
Ehlers Bertha, 86, Kendallville, died Friday at McCray Hospital. She was the wife of John Ehlers, a Lutheran school teacher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville, the Valparaiso Guild, and the Golden Rule Club. Surviving are her husband; three children, Marie, wife of Rev. E. D. Busch, Fort Wayne; Jack, Kendallville; Mrs. Robert (Lois) Owen, Kendallville; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers; and five sisters. Funeral at St. John Lutheran Church Monday. + 8-?-1976
Ehlers Betty J, 85, of Kendallville, died March 1, 2010. She was born in Kendallville on June 23, 1924, to the late Atlee J. and Esther Belle (Flanders) Taylor. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1942 and married John “Jack” Ehlers on October 11, 1946, in Kendallville. He died March 18, 2005. She worked at her father’s shoe store, Taylor’s Shoe Store. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Scott and Mary Ehlers of Venice, Florida; a daughter, Christine Ann Howard of Rome City; three granddaughters, Angie and Steve Sibert, Summer and Josh Treesh and Megan Ehlers of Sarasota, Florida; and four great-grandchildren, Kane and Taylor Sibert, and Caden and Mason Treesh. Funeral March 5 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^3-2-2010
Ehlers John "Jack", 82, of Kendallville, died March 18, 2005 at his home. A U.S. Air Force WW II veteran, he retired as the comptroller at Indiana Air National Guard unit in Fort Wayne. A Kendallville High School graduate, he had attended Valparaiso University and for many years was the building inspector for the City of Kendallville. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 2749 and Elks Lodge 1194, all in Kendallville. On Jan. 17, 1923 he was born to John P. and Bertha (Hausrath) Ehlers. He married Betty Taylor on Oct. 11, 1946 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Mary of Venice, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Larry Howard of Kendallville; 3 granddaughters, Megan Ehlers, Angie Sibert and Summer Treesh; 2 great-grandsons, Kane Sibert and Caden Treesh; and 2 sisters, Lois Owen of Kendallville and Mickey Busch of Fort Wayne. Services Wednesday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-22-2005
Ehlers John P, 91, 224 S. Oak St., died today in the Lutheran Home. He was born Aug. 9, 1890 in Adair, Iowa to Frederick and Elizabeth Happel Ehlers. He married Bertha Hausrath June 2, 1913 and she died Aug. 6, 1976. He graduated from teacher college in Nebraska and worked as either a part-time or full-time teacher for 55 years. He was a member of Kendallville St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Busch, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lois Owen, Kendallville; and a son, John F., Kendallville. Services Monday in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1981
Ehmke Beatrice M, 84, Fort Wayne, died May 15, 2001 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. The Hoagland native was an inspector with Pines of America and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Surviving are a son, Dennis of LaOtto; 2 daughters, Sharon Schlund of Fort Wayne and Beverly Miller of LaOtto; a brother, Gerald Minnick of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert, in 1971; and a son, Gary in 2000. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 5-31-2001
Ehmke Gary A, 46, of Fort Wayne died July 3, 2000 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne and was employed 12 years by the Fort Wayne Park & Recreation Dept. Surviving are his mother, Beatrice Ehmke of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Sharon "Shari" Schlund of Churubusco and Beverly A. Miller of LaOtto; and a brother, Dennis M. Ehmke of LaOtto. Mass was in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 7-13-2000
Ehret Beulah Mae, 58, Kendallville, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 11, 1925 in Indiana, the daughter of James O. and Mae I. (Stoup) Sayles. She lived in LaGrange two years before moving to Kendallville in 1965. Surviving are her husband, Carl; two sons, Bruce, Avilla, and Bryon, of Garrett; a brother, Virgil, Casselberry, Florida; six grandchildren. Services Saturday at Foglesong Funeral Home in Sturgis. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis. ~ 3-24-1983 + 3-16-1983
Eich Josephine, 91, died Monday in the Sacred Heart Home. A native of Delphos, Ohio, she came to the Sacred Heart Home in 1934 from Mishawaka. She was born March 20, 1876, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Eich. Surviving are two nieces, both of Mishawaka, and a brother of Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral mass was in the Sacred Heart Chapel last Wednesday. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 3-30-1967 + 3-?-1967
Eichberger Joseph, 80, R. 2, Syracuse, died last Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. He was born April 13, 1901 in Chicago. He married Charlotte Schumard in 1951. She died March 19, 1969. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. James (Christine) Martin, Syracuse, Mrs. John (Berniece) Driscoll, Calif., and Mrs. Karl (Leona) Koller, Chicago; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ron (June) Sears, Joliet, Ill.; one stepson, John Robbins, Hinsdale, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. One son, Bernard, and one stepson, William, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at St. Martin de Porres Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1981
Eichelbaugh William A, Kendallville native of Antioch, Calif., died recently in Delta Memorial Hospital from a stroke he suffered Easter Sunday. The son of Charles and Zura (Cookerly) Eichelbaugh, he moved to Antioch in 1958 to teach at Antioch High School. He retired in 1985. He is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons, Scott of Middletown, Calif., and Jon of Galt, Calif.; two daughters, Nanette Mendoza of Oakley, Calif., and Leslee Eichelbaugh of Indianapolis; one sister, Jane Decker Jackson of Bear Lake and four granddaughters. One sister, Lois June Messer of Kendallville preceded him in death. Memorial services in Contra Loma Regional Park, California. + 4-?-1988
Eichelberg Henry, 77, native of Kendallville, died at the home of his brother, Fred, on Friday from paralysis. Surviving are one brother and one sister, Mrs. Hannah Browand, of Kendallville. Funeral Monday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Parlors. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1935
Eichelberg Minnie died at her home on Harris St. last evening. She was in her 38th year and leaves a husband, Fred, and six children. Funeral Wednesday at the house and at the Lutheran Church. + 3-?-1897
Eicher Teresa A, 58, died August 9, 2011, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident at the north Junction of Indiana State Roads 3 and 8. She was born on September 23, 1952 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Edward F. and Janis (Riecke) Smith Sr. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1970. She married Howard Eicher in Avilla on April 27, 1974. She recently retired from Community State Bank and previously worked at Uniform Printing, Monarch Foods and McDonald’s in Avilla. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Alaina Marie and Ronald Steven Clements, Andrea Louise and Cody Lee Harmeyer, all of Kendallville, and Amy Eicher of Louisville, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren, Autumn Lee, William Evan and Olivia Louise Harmeyer; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Vicki Smith of Avilla; 7 sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Thomas Myers of Avilla, Rose and Timothy Replogle of Fort Wayne, Rita and Lloyd Treesh of Avilla, Mary Kay and Vincent Helmkamp of Kendallville, Doris and John Hartman of Fort Wayne, Susan and Mark Hartman of Columbia City and Connie Blotkamp of Avilla. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward, on March 12, 2008; her mother, Janis, on October 16, 2001; 3 infant siblings, Joseph Ira, Carol Margaret and Rebecca Mae. Funeral Aug. 13 at Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ^8-11-2011
Eichman Andrew, an old citizen of Swan Twp, died Sunday. Funeral Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, Avilla. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ^ 6-4-1908
Eichman Andrew Mrs. of Swan Twp, died at Fort Wayne and her remains were brought to Avilla on Monday and buried at the Catholic Cemetery near that place. ^ 2-8-1883
Eichman Celeste, 76, a native of here, but who had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Frank Reed in Fort Wayne, for many years, has died. Before moving to Fort Wayne, she and her husband, John, had lived in Avilla. Services Saturday in Queen of Angels Church in Fort Wayne ~ 9-20-1956
Eichman Harold John, 76, Fort Wayne, died September 28 in St. Joseph Hospital. He was born March 17, 1906 in Avilla, the son of John and Celeste Eichman. He had lived in Fort Wayne since 1927 after leaving Avilla, and retired in 1962 after 17 years service with the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department. He was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Sister Rose Virginia SP, St. Marys of the Woods, Terra Haute, and Kathleen M. Eichman, at home; a son Gordon A., at home; three sisters, Charolette Ward, Margaret Copplino and Sylvia Teeple, all of Fort Wayne,; and two brothers, William of Kendallville, and Aloysius of Colfax, Calif. Services Friday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 10-7-1982
Eichman William H, 78, of Kendallville, died Dec. 4 in Lutheran Hospital. Born in Avilla, he retired in 1972 as a salesman for Wayne Pipe and Supply Co. after 47 years. He lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Caroline; one son, John E. of Fort Wayne; one brother, Aloysius of Calif.; two sisters, Charlotte Ward and Sylvia Teeple, Fort Wayne; and 12 grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Thomas. Services Saturday in Tom Mungovan Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 12-11-1986 + 12-4-1986
Eichorn Charlotte Sue, 57, of Kendallville, died February 18, 2009 at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. She was born in Monterrey, Tennessee on July 19, 1951 to Beecher L. and Wilma (Franklin) Stephens and graduated from East Noble High School in 1968. Survivors include her father; daughters, Christy and Charles Brown of Hudson and Cindy Mercer of Sturgis, Michigan; a son, Steven Hoover of Bronson, Michigan; 6grandchildren: Brandon, Courtney, and Kyle Mercer, Bradley and Allison Brown, and Hannah Hoover; brothers, Bobby Stephens of Stroh; Buddy and Louise Stephens of Rufus, Oregon; Rick and Sheila Stephens of LaOtto; and Mike and Patty Stephens of Atwater, California; sisters, Patricia and Maurice Hoover of Chicago, Illinois; Brenda and Robert Ratcliff of Chicago; Diana and Richard Glandt of Kendallville; Sharon and Glenn Jessie of Chicago; Kathy and Ken Schwab of Shreveport, Louisiana; Sandy and Mick Shook of Kendallville; and Kim and Ted Shook of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her mother and her sisters, Geraldine Geer and Rebecca Bryum. Funeral Feb. 21 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-19-2009
Eiman Katherine, eldest child of Christian and Christena Shirley, was born May 2, 1828 in Columbiana County, Ohio. Was bereft of her mother at age 16, thus she became the caretaker of the home for her father and 6 younger sisters and brothers. With these she came to Indiana in 1845 and settled near Albion, where she lived until she was married to Charles C. Eiman in 1849, when she moved to LaGrange County. They had 2 sons and 3 daughter. The husband died Dec. 21, 1884; also the two sons, Abraham about 1856 and John Oct. 7, 1891. The 3 daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hollopeter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bush and Mrs. Ella Wert, were near to give the last help to their mother. She united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church in early womanhood. She died Jan. 12, 1908 at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 10 days. There are left 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother. Services at the house. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-30-1908
Eiseman William, 78, R. 1, died today in McCray Hospital. A retired farmer, he was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on March 29, 1886 and had been a resident of the area most of his life. He was the son of Jacob and Rozena Eiseman and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. He was married to Lena Fry on Nov. 3, 1940. Surviving are his wife; a son, Raymond, Wolcottville; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Riddle, Colon, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lucille Bedford, Charleston, Mich.; a stepson, Virgil Fry, Drayton, Mich.; and four grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Services in Hite Funeral Home Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1964
Eisenbies Charles J, 87, died at a nursing home at Elmhurst, Ill., Monday from a heart condition. He was born in Avilla and resided for many years in Chicago before returning to Avilla a number of years ago. He was a sales manager for the Holland Furnace Co. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edith Lanmert of Elmhurst; two sons, Raymond of Sharon, Pa., and Lawrence of Chicago; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 2-1-1962
Eisenman Rosa, 78, of Kendallville, died last Wednesday at the Kendallville Hospital from pneumonia. Born in Germany July 25, 1857, she came to this country in 1882 and soon after married Godfrey Eisenman. Surviving are a son, Christ Heilman; seven grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters in Germany. Funeral Friday from L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 10-?-1935
Eix Sandra S, 34, died Aug. 3 at Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, she is survived by her mother and stepfather, Dolothy and Dean Tinney, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Jerry Federspiel, Indianapolis, and Andrew and Ernie Federspiel, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Jan McArdle, Avilla, and Carol Lahr, Fort Wayne. Services Friday at C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 8-13-1987
Elbert Rhonda K, 46, of Elkhart, Feb. 6, 2012 at her residence in Elkhart. She worked as a computer programmer with the All American Group, formerly Coachman Industries.She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bristol. She was born Dec. 15, 1965, in Kendallville to Earl and Sally A. (Swartz) Christlieb. She married Greg Elbert on Sept. 30, 1989, in Elkhart. Surviving are her husband; a son, Jason Elbert of Elkhart; a daughter, Sara Elbert of Elkhart; 2 brothers, Chuck Christlieb of White Pigeon, Mich., and Joe Christlieb of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Christlieb. Funeral Tuesday at First Baptist church, Bristol. Cremation will follow. ^ 2-10-2012
Elder John, 74 years, 4 months and 16 days, was born in Indiana July 17, 1873, the son of Fred and Jane (Rhyne) Elder. He was a member of the Morris Chapel Church. He had resided on a farm just south of Barbee Lake for many years prior to moving to Cromwell about two months ago. He died Wednesday on their 49th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Margaret Puntenny, Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Robbins of Cromwell; a son, Russell of Logansport; a granddaughter, Greta Maureen Robbins of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Grady of Syracuse; and a brother, George of Windham, Ohio. Funeral Saturday at Ashley Funeral Home in Pierceton. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1947
Elder Mary Margaret, 81, (Maggie) died at her home in Cromwell last Thursday, the result of a heart attack. Born May 17, 1874 in Kosciusko County, she was the youngest of 3 children of Noah and Electa (Guy) Puntenny. She married John Elder in Goshen, Ind. Dec. 3, 1898 and they resided on a farm near Barbee Lake until 8 years ago when they moved to Cromwell in Oct. 1948. He died Dec. 2, 1948. Surviving are a son, Russell W. of Logansport; a daughter, Mrs. Donald C. (Bernice) Robbins of Cromwell; a granddaughter, Mrs. James P. (Greta) Wallace of Milan, Mich. She was a member of the Morris Chapel Methodist Church in the Barbee Lake community. Funeral Sunday from Moore Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1955
Elder Russell W, 61, died late Sunday in a Logansport hospital. He was born July 7, 1901 in Kosciusko County near Barbee Lake, the son of John and Mary Margaret (Puntenny) Elder. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Donald C. (Bernice) Robbins of Cromwell. Funeral Wednesday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1962
Eldridge Emma, 77, resident of the Kendallville community 25 years and former resident of Clearwater, Fla., died Monday in Lakeview Hospital after suffering a paralytic stroke. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Vernon Ditman of Pontiac, Mich., and Mrs. Emory Strater of southwest of this city; one sister, Mrs. Annie Berkes of this city; and two grandchildren. Funeral Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date.
Eldridge Frieda C, 71, lived at R. 2, Kendallville and died Thursday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Garrett Oct. 26, 1905 to John and Sophia (Schroeder) Kleeman and married Wilbur Eldridge April 12, 1947 in Angola. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Lanetta Stine, Huntington Beach, Calif., Beverly Howe, Fort Wayne, and Patricia Foster, Chicago; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 1-20-1977 + 1-?-1977
Eldridge Mathew Henry, 81, former resident of Jefferson Twp, died at his home at N. Orchard St., Kendallville, Tuesday. Funeral Friday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1932
Eldridge Virginia M, 62, died Tuesday in DeKalb Hospital. She lived at 3302 DeKalb County Road 1, Kendallville. She was born Sept. 28, 1921 in Waterloo to Simon and Velma (Smith) Kohl. She married Robert J. Eldridge on June 16, 1946 in United Brethren Church, Waterloo. She was the secretary at DeKalb Junior High School for the past 8 1/2 years. Surviving are her husband; a son, Joseph L. of Libertyville, Ill.; two daughters, Rita Smith of Delphi and Rhonda Rhoades of Grace Lake, Ill.; two brothers, Vernon of Leo and Dale of Auburn; and one sister, Enola of Waterloo. She was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church, the Progressive Literary Club and the Home Demonstration Society. Services Thursday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 10-4-1983
Eldridge Wilbur T, 68, died Sunday at his residence, R. 2, Kendallville. He retired as an engineer from the B&O Railroad in 1971. He was born June 26, 1910 in DeKalb County to Oliver P. and Pauline (Weihmueller) Eldridge. He married Frieda C. Kleeman April 12, 1947 and she died January 13, 1977. He was a WW II veteran and was a member of the Avilla American Legion 240, Elks No. 1447 and Eagles No. 1357, both in Garrett, the VFW No. 2749, Kendallville and the BPOE. Survivors include three stepdaughters, Lanetta Stine, Huntington Beach, Calif., Mrs. Beverly Howe, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Patricia Foster, Chicago; two brothers, Robert, R. 2, Kendallville and Dr. Dennis, Huntertown; one sister, Juanita Willson, Winter Haven, Fla. Services today in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 8-31-1978 + 1978
Eley Andrew J, 73, (b. 10-23-1880) retired painter and paper hanger, died Feb. 7, 1954 at Elkhart General Hospital of a heart ailment. Surviving are a son, Clarence L. of Warsaw; and three daughters, Mrs. Theodore Butler in Elkhart with whom made his home, Mrs. George Hammon of Bristol, and Mrs. Richard Weaver of Elkhart; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank of Larwill; and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Jeffries and Mrs. John Heltzel of Albion, and Mrs. Minnie Hursey of Columbia City. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 2-?-1954
Eley Catherine, 72, of Jefferson Twp died on the second of this month. She became a resident of Noble County in 1853. > 4-15-1880
Eley Dorothy, 78, Avilla, was born Aug. 20, 1902 in Maxwell, Iowa, the daughter of L. and Mary Veneman. She had lived in this area 16 years and was a retired school teacher. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Parks, Avilla; a son, William, New London, Conn.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was the widow of Herbert Eley who died in October 1980. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 7-16-1981 + 7-16-1981
Eley Herbert M, 82, died at Sacred Heart Home Monday. He was born in Avilla Aug. 31, 1898 to Marion and Mary (Moste) Eley. He married Dorothy Veneman June 25, 1927 in Montana. He lived most of his life in this area and was a probation officer and school teacher. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Parks, Avilla; one son, William of New London, Conn.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother, Ralph, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 10-16-1980 + 10-?-1980
Eley John H died at his home on Water St. last Saturday. He was almost 74 years of age and had been a resident of this city several years, coming here from Jefferson Twp in 1893. He was born in Richland County, Ohio June 28, 1833 and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eley, to Jefferson Twp in 1853 and 14 years ago located in this city. He married Sarah M. Foster of this county March 31, 1859. He is survived by his wife. He served 2 terms as a member of the city council and filled the office of assessor at one time. He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Co. E 100th Indiana Infantry. For several years he had been one of the active promoters of the fair in this city, having served as director. Funeral was held from the First M. E. Church Monday. Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member, had charge of the service. ^ 4-18-1907
Eley Lulu Anne, 55, died of a heart attack at her home May 9. She was born March 29, 1885 in Nebraska to Rodrick J. and Cella LaMorrey Mack. When a child she moved with her family to Rome City, Ind. She was married to A. J. Eley on Dec. 25, 1905. Survivors include the husband and four daughters, Annabelle at home, Mrs. Clara Butler and Mrs. Leone Hammon of Elkhart, and Mrs. Mildred Rhea of Kendallville; one son, Clarence with the U. S. Army at Knox, Ky.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elin Bevvins of Marcellus, Mich., and Mrs. Florence Drake of Jonesville, Mich.; and two brothers, A. E. of Lawton, Mich., and F. M. of Augusta, Mont. One daughter, Lorra Beth, and one son, Harold Eugene, preceded their mother in death. A reply sent by the son, Clarence’s, captain said that he was on secret maneuver with the Army and his exact location was not known. + 5-?-1940
Eley Lydia (Ryan), consort of Philip Eley, was born in Virginia May 14, 1800; deceased June 10, aged 85 years and 26 days. She was the mother of 9 children, 5 of whom survive her, one of which was Mrs. Isaac Ayers, whose residence she died at. With her family of children she removed from Morrow County, O. to Noble County, and settled near Mt. Pleasant Church 6 miles southwest of Kendallville, where the funeral was held and her remains interred. > No date ^ 6-12 & 26-1885
Eley Marion, 67, native and lifelong resident of Noble County, died Saturday at Kendallville Hospital where he had submitted to an emergency appendix operation on Tuesday. He was born in Jefferson Twp and for the last thirty-five years had lived on a farm near Avilla. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Herbert, Ironwood, Mich., Ralph at home; and two grandchildren. Funeral Monday from the home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Eley Mary, 68, was found dead at her home on W. Albion St. last Saturday. She was seen about the house in the morning. At noon Mrs. Frank Lauer, who lives just across the street, took some milk and lunch over to Mrs. Eley. Upon knocking at the door she received no response, and opening the door and went into the house, finding Mrs. Eley on a couch dead. A physician was called, who stated she had been dead several hours, probably from a heart attack. She was born to John and Mary Ann Moste, who were then living about 3 quarters of a mile east of town. Not long after, the Mostes came to this farm. Others in this family circle were Charlie, Alcey, Clarie and Sam. In the year 1892 she married Marion Eley. They had 2 sons, Herbert and Ralph. Both preceded her in death. ~ 10-3-1940
Eley Michael was born in Lancaster County, Penn. Dec. 9, 1804, and died at the residence of John Foster in Jefferson Twp Dec. 31, 1887, aged 83 years and 24 days. He came to Noble County with his family in June 1853. He resided in Jefferson Twp from that time until his decease. His wife preceded him in death by about 6 years. He was the father of John H. and William S. Eley of Jefferson Twp, Daniel of Missouri, Mrs. John Foster of Jefferson Twp, Mrs. Al Grubb of Kansas, and Mrs. James Hart of Brimfield. Funeral Sunday. ^ 1-13-1888
Eley Ralph, son of Mrs. Marion Eley living on W. Auburn St., committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun at his home. He was uptown at 5 o’clock and was in conversation with Marshal Michaels in the Dueitch Tavern over some recent comment in regards to his connection in the recent Likes case. The marshal informed him to not consider any propaganda and thought the matter was of very little consequence. Ralph, having been none too well in the past few years and with more or less strain on his mind in the past 2 weeks could not withstand the strain and went direct home, went to the granary where an old shotgun was kept, walked a short distance and placed the gun against the right side of his stomach and pulled the trigger. He had lived with his mother on the farm here all his life and since the death of his father had been farming the place. Funeral was Saturday from the home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. He is survived by his mother and one brother, Herbert. ~ 9-21-1939
Elick Dortha I, 61, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Avilla on Dec. 24, 1925, the daughter of Don and Daisy (Hossinger) Landgraff. She married William C. Elick July 25, 1945, and he died Nov. 5, 1979. She had lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. Surviving are a son, Dennis W., Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 9-24-1987 + 9-20-1987
Elijah Addie May, 72, Ligonier, died this morning (Nov. 9, 1966) in McCray Hospital. Born March 30, 1894 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Samuel and Isabel (Steward) Portner. She married W. D. Elijah Sr. on Dec. 23, 1915 in Cosperville. He died in 1961. She was a member of the Wolf Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are 5 sons, Paul of Goshen, W. D. Jr. of Elkhart, Richard of Mongo, Robert and Clyde in the U. S. Air Force in Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Fillmore Price of R. R. 2, Syracuse; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Perberck and Mrs. Lulu Miller of Calif. Services Saturday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home of Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Paper and date unknown. Contributed by Carol Price.
Elijah Clyde E, 57, graduate of Wawaka High School, died Dec. 15, 1978 of an apparent heart attack. A veteran of 31 years in the U. S. Air Force (1942-1973) Senior Master Sergeant Elijah toured many countries during his career. A military funeral service was held Dec. 21 at Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel at San Jose, Calif. Burial, Los Gatos, Calif. in Los Gatos Memorial Park. He leaves his wife, Lottie of Milpitas; two sons, Rod of Milpitas, and Staff Sgt. Steve, currently serving in the U. S. Air Force in Turkey; brothers, Robert of Novato, Calif., Paul, Goshen, William, Elkhart, Richard, Mongo; and a sister, Pauline Price of Syracuse. + 12-15-1978
Elijah Everett J of Ligonier, died Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Cosperville June 1, 1915, the son of Roy E. and Osa Mae (Growcock) Elijah. On Dec. 11, 1934 in Ligonier he married Virginia Cripe, who preceded him in death in 1982. A lifetime Ligonier area resident, he was owner of Elijah Motor Sales, Ligonier, since 1955. He was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 185, Valley of Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, Ligonier OES, Lions Club, Eagles 1763, Kendallville Moose No. 1301 and other organizations. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Elaine) Cory; a son, Randy; and a brother, Max of Ligonier; and four grandchildren. One son, one daughter, and one brother preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-25-1985 + 11-25-1985
Elijah Gustie, 86, died Wednesday in Goshen General Hospital. She was born Sept. 21, 1890 and married Clarence Holsinger who preceded her in death. She married Roy Elijah in 1939. He died in 1973. She had been a resident of Ligonier 37 years and had lived in Wolcottville previously. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Surviving are two stepsons, Everett and Max Elijah, Ligonier; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. One son, Herschel Holsinger, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Wolcottville Cemetery. + 5-18-1977
Elijah Hannah, 76, died at her home three miles northwest of Wawaka last Saturday from heart trouble. She was a native of Newton County, Ind. Surviving are the husband, Archie; four sons, Roy of Ligonier, William and Willard of Wawaka, and Lester of Adrian, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Claud Conrad, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Berniece Snyder of Ligonier. + 7-?-1941
Elijah Herbert L, 58, of Elkhart, died Friday in his home. Born Dec. 15, 1916 in Noble County, he had lived in Elkhart for 25 years, moving from Ligonier. He is survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Roy Elijah of Ligonier; and two brothers, Everett and Max, both Ligonier. He was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Services Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1975
Elijah Robert E, 91, a native of Wawaka, died July 25, 2010 in Novato, Calif. He was born on March 14, 1919 on the family farm near Wawaka. He graduated from Wawaka High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He married Florence Schmidt on June 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Florence; a son, Ronald (Grace) Elijah; a daughter, Derry (Robert) Bunnell; grandchildren, Matthew, Curtis and Alison Elijah and Reed Bunnell; and a brother, Richard Elijah of Kendallville. He will be buried in Novato, Calif. with full military honors. ^ 7-28-2010
Elijah Roy E, 87, 709 Lincolnway South, died today in Alfran Nursing Home in Columbia City. He was born Dec. 25, 1885 in Newton County, the son of Steven and Hannah (Cline) Elijah. His first wife, the former Osa Growcock, died in 1938, and his second wife, Gustie Holsinger, survives. He was a resident of Noble County most of his life and was a retired auto dealer. He belonged to the United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge, both Ligonier. He is survived by three sons, Everett and Max, Ligonier, and Herbert, Elkhart; two sisters, Mrs. Claude Conrad, Kendallville, and Mrs. Lemuel Snyder, Cromwell; a brother, Lester, Fairview, Mich.; 6 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1973
Elijah Virginia M, 67, 401 S. Main St., who with her husband, Everett, owned and operated Elijah Motor Sales, died Monday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 20, 1914 in Noble County to Benjamin R. and Bearl (Hall) Cripe. On Dec. 11, 1934 in Ligonier, she married Everett Elijah. A lifetime area resident, she was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, OES No. 325, Lady Elks, Eagle Auxiliary 1763, American Legion Auxiliary No. 243 and Ligonier BPW. Surviving are her husband and mother; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Elaine) Cory and a son, Randy, both Ligonier; a brother, Newell of Franklin, N.C.; and four grandchildren. A son, a daughter, and a sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1982
Elin Alexander, 65, died last Thursday from a heart attack. He came to Albion several years ago and established the overall factory, being associated with Benjamin Golub. Funeral services were held Monday in Chicago. He is survived by the widow; three sons, Seymoure of this city, Jack and Bob of Chicago; and three daughters, Eva Elin and Mrs. Fannie Hoffman of Chicago, and Sarah, in Texas. Two brothers survive, one in Chicago, and one in Russia. + 2-?-1931
Elin Seymoure, about 53, died of a coronary March 16, 1964 in Miami Beach, Fla. while vacationing. He resided in Rochester, Ind. since 1939 when he moved there from Albion. He was vice president of the Edmonton Mfg Co. of Rochester and Edmonton, Ky., formerly the Topps Garment Company. His wife, Josephine Ellen Walton Elin, survives, as do a daughter, Mrs. Robert Stocking of Rochester; a son, Alexander of Boston, Mass.; a brother, Jack; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Huffman and Mrs. Jack Segal, Chicago. Funeral yesterday with interment at Rochester. + 3-?-1964
Eling Eric, 19, (b. 4-18-1968) son of Myron and Roslyn Eling, R. 1, Albion, was dead on arrival at DeKalb County Hospital following a one-car crash Dec. 13 on State Road 8 north of Newville, Ind. Two others were injured in the car driven by Kenneth Gordon, which failed to make a curve and left the road to strike a tree broadside. He was assistant manager at Albion Super Valu. Surviving are the parents; a son, Cody at home; a sister Michelle, and a brother, Steven at home; and his grandmothers, Josephine Eling of LaGrange and Gladys Katz, Albion. A memorial service was held Dec. 15 at Brazzell Funeral Home. + 12-13-1987