Frahm Henry M, 73, died of a heart ailment in his home in Kendallville last Friday. Born near South Milford, he had resided in this community all his life and for many years was an employee of Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. He had been twice married. Surviving are the widow, formerly Clara Hartman of this city; and three brothers, William, three miles north of this city, John of Hansen, Idaho, and Charles of Mt. Vernon, Wash. Funeral Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1938
Frahm Treva, 60, died at her home north of Kendallville Thursday. She was a lifelong resident of the county and since her marriage in 1913 had resided on the farm where she died. Funeral was Sunday at Evangelical Church. Surviving are the husband; a half-sister, Mrs. Amelia Day of Angling Road. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1942
Frain Charles A was born June 30, 1884 and died Sept. 8, 1964. Services Sept. 11 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 9-8-1964
Frain Dora E, 92, of R. 5, LaGrange, died Sunday at a Wolcottville restaurant from an apparent heart attack. He was born Sept. 19, 1888 in Indiana. On Sept. 28, 1968 in LaGrange he married Edna Via. He was a retired farmer and Kendallville foundry employee. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. James (Doris) Wigginton of Kendallville; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Duane (Arita) Pletcher of Shipshewana; a stepson, Robert Via of Richardson, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 8-23-1981
Frain Morris A, 67, of Butler, died Monday in VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in LaGrange Nov. 28, 1919, he was the son of Charles A. and Mary Alice (Sparrow) Frain. On Jan. 22, 1977 in Goshen he married Olivia J. Darnell. He had lived most of his life in the Rome City area but moved to Butler in Sept. 1986. He had been a maintenance man at Essex Wire in Kendallville and for five years worked at John Cripe’s Equipment Co. He was a member of Eagles Lodge, Albion. Surviving are his wife; seven daughters, Dianna Stewart of Buena Vista, Ga., Delores Reece of Winslow, Mary A. Deal of Sturgis, Mich., Olivia Sue and Mildred A., at home; three sons, Morris B., Kendallville, Michael G., Howe, and Steven A., LaGrange; three sisters, Hazel Tucker of Wolcottville, Mary Johnson and Sharon Oliver, Rome City; two brothers, Charles D., Kendallville, and Herman N., Constantine, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. One son, Henry C., and a brother, William R., preceded him in death. Graveside services Thursday in Osborn Cemetery, LaGrange County. + 6-16-1987
Frain Russell A, 74, of Rome City, died Thursday in LaGrange Hospital. He was born in Topeka Nov. 6, 1913, the son of William and Ada (Hobblitzel) Frain. A resident of Topeka most of his life, he had lived 10 years at Westler Lake, and the past four years at Kerr Sylvan Manor. He worked for Sorg Paper Products, Ligonier, Indiana Toll Road for nine years, and for the telephone company in Topeka nine years. His wife, the former Frances Miller, preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Eash of Fla., and Jeanette Nelson of Fairbanks, Alaska; three sons, David of Sturgis, Mich., Robert of Texas, and Richard of Fairmont, Ohio; a brother, Atlee of Topeka; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 6-11-1987
Frain William Rex, 58, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 3, 1925 in LaGrange, the son of Charles and Mary Alice (Sparrow) Frain. He was a former Garrett utilities superintendent. A WW II U. S. Marine veteran, he was a member of the Garrett VFW, the American Legion, Eagles, Elks, Disabled American Veterans and Electrical Workers Union. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Steve (Barbara) McBride, Auburn, Bonnie Robertson, Mrs. Kenneth (Sandra) Nodine, Peggy Ley and Cindy Frain, all of Garrett; four brothers, George of California, Herman of Constantine, Mich., Morris and Charles, both Kendallville; three sisters, Hazel Tucker, Wolcottville, Mary Campbell, Ashley, and Sharon Oliver, Albion; 11 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Osborn Cemetery, LaGrange. ~ 5-17-1984
Frame Helen M Seniff, 84, died June 15, 2005 at Goshen Hospital. She had formerly operated a restaurant in Ligonier and had worked in dental offices in Ligonier and Plymouth. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ligonier. She was born March 15, 1921 in Miltenburg, Bavaria, Germany to Peter and Wilma (Knuttle) Berk. On Oct. 11, 1997 in Trinity Lutheran Church she married Wayne R. Frame. Surviving are her husband; a son, John DePew of Texas; 2 daughters, Toni Thompson of Coarsegold, Calif., and Susan Saunders of Ligonier; 4 stepchildren; a brother, Tony Berk of Taylor, Mich.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 6-17-2005
France Forrest C, 81, of R. 2, Kendallville, died today in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Kendallville Feb. 7, 1898, he was the son of A. A. and Annetta (Hart) France. On Jan. 23, 1926 in Kendallville he married Leoma B. Stonebraker. He was a lifetime resident of Kendallville and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and American Legion Post 86. He was a veteran of WW I. A retired printer, he was employed by the Kendallville News-Sun 1918-1943 and by the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette 1943-1968. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. David (Jean) Baker of 203 W. Rush St., Kendallville, Mrs. Jerome (Betty) Preston of 136 S. Park Ave., Kendallville, and Mrs. Ted (Janice) Fleisher of St. Joe, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Hawkins of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 8-?-1979
France Ghale F Jr, 60, of R. 4, Albion, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Fort Wayne Feb. 28, 1928, the son of Bertha (Andorfer) and Ghale F. France. He was a veteran of WW II and had been a lineman for an electrical company. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Robert (Geraldine) Castle, Fontana, Calif. There are no services. + 6-4-1988
France Margaret E, 86, former resident of Denver, Col., died Dec. 14 at Rome City. Mrs. Fred Moore of Albion is a niece and Leland Miller of Albion is a nephew. Funeral Sunday at Bonham Funeral Home. The body was sent to Denver for burial. + 12-?-1940
France Mary Annetta, 78, wife of A. A. France and a Kendallville resident of 67 years, died April 6 in her home at 329 E. Diamond St. in Kendallville. A daughter of John D. and Sarah J. Hart, she was born August 9, 1874 in Avilla. Her marriage to Mr. France took place July 3, 1892. Surviving besides the husband are three daughters, Mrs. Winifred E. Gaskill, Kendallville, Mrs. Marvel L. Johnson, Detroit, and Mrs. Harry H. Hawkins, Fort Wayne; two sons, Forrest C. and Robert J., both of Kendallville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John W., Kendallville, and Arthur J., Kalamazoo, Mich. Services in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 4-9-1953
Francen Terrance "Terry", 32, Albion, died on Christmas (d. 12-25-1978) in Parkview Hospital from injuries received Friday when the Jeep which he was driving struck a guard rail and rolled over on the Brimfield overpass. He was thrown from the car in the collision. Born April 25, 1946 in Chicago, Ill., he married Carol Cox Feb. 14, 1970 in Blue Island, Ill. He had lived in Albion since 1976, moving from Tucson, Ariz. He was manager of the Northeastern Indiana Title Co. in Albion and a member of the Rotary Club. Survivors include the wife, his father, John of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Shirley Ralson, Chicago; a daughter, Tammie; two sons, Timothy and Todd; two sisters, Charlene McCormick, South Bend, and Pamela Stallard, Hammond; one brother, John, Tucson. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-25-1978
Francis Samuel, 89, died at his home in this city Friday. Funeral at South Milford Church Sunday. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 2-22-1901
Francisco Charles died Sunday at his home one mile north of Ligonier from angina pectoris. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Marie Hursey of Milford, and Mrs. Cedric Moschel at home. Funeral Wednesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1935
Francisco Irmyn, 68, of 207 W. Miller St., Ligonier, died Friday of a heart attack she suffered while shopping in Don's Super Market.  She was born Sept. 11, 1902 in Ligonier.  She was an employee for the last 20 years of Penn Controls Co., Goshen.  She was a member of Ligonier Catholic Church.  Surviving are a sister, Mrs. M. D. Kelly, Mackinaw, Ill.  Services Monday in the Mishler Funeral Home, Milford.  Burial, Oak Park Cemetery.  Contributed by Judy Richter
Francisco William, 78, pioneer Noble County horseman and farmer, died at his home near Wawaka Monday. Injuries received in a fall from his porch last week caused his death. Surviving are the widow; a son, James of Elkhart; and a daughter, Mrs. Belle Cornelius, at home. + No date
Frank Alma E, 75, R. 1, Cromwell, died last Tuesday at the Goshen Nursing Home. She came to the community 15 years ago from Indianapolis. Born Dec. 8, 1904, she was married to Louis Frank. He died Dec. 24, 1979. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Everett Walters, is the sole survivor. Funeral at Harris Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
Frank Christ L was born Nov. 1, 1887 and died May 28, 1955. Services at Bonham & Miser’s June 1. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1955
Frank Fanny was born in Ligonier on Sept. 25, 1862; died Feb. 28, 1908. She was the daughter of Sol and Rachel Ackerman and lived in Ligonier her entire life. On Oct. 31, 1883 she married Jacob Frank. To them one daughter was born, who with husband, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and her mother survive. The sisters are Mrs. C. S. Loenthal of Chicago and Mrs. Max Hyman of Montpelier, Ohio. The brothers are Abe Ackerman of Fort Wayne, Jerome Ackerman of Toledo, Ben and Sam Ackerman of Chicago. Funeral Sunday. * No date
Frank Lesta April, 76, Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday at Ormond, Beach, Fla. She was born in Noble County April 15, 1894, the daughter of Frank and Ocie (Forker) Skeels. She was married to C. L. Frank, who died in 1955. She was a graduate of the Lutheran School of Nursing and served as a registered nurse for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Columbus. A sister, Mrs. George Burnworth, Columbia City; and a brother, Woodward Skeels, Fort Wayne, are the only survivors. Funeral Monday at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1970
Frank Margaret, 38, operator of a dry cleaning pickup service in Ligonier, died Monday at her home in Ligonier following a heart attack. Surviving are the husband, Oscar; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rodgers of Ligonier; and a brother, Neal of Lake Papakeechie. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary. Funeral today. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1950
Frank Robert V, 79, died today in his home at 3314 County Road 19, Auburn. He was a retired, self-employed plumber and was the owner of Bob Frank Plumbing & Heating in Auburn. He was a WW II Army veteran. He was born July 12, 1910 in Auburn to the late Vernon and Anna (Baker) Frank. He married Phyllis H. Hewitt in Sept. 1948 in Auburn. Surviving are his wife; a brother, DeLoss of Akron, Ohio; and two sisters, Martha Meiser of Columbus, Ohio, and Harriett Wright of Kerrville, Texas. Services Saturday. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 12-7-1989
Franke Eliza M, 95, 428 E. Diamond St., died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Champaign, Ill. Aug. 4, 1878, a daughter of William and Caroline (Peglow) Haas, and was married May 10, 1899 to William J. Franke, who died Feb. 8, 1952. She moved to Kendallville 74 years ago from Blue Island, Ill. and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Grace) Misselhorn, R. 1, Hudson, and Mrs. Howard (Florence) Cookerly, 428 E. Diamond St.; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Harry, and was the last of a family of six brothers and sisters. Funeral today in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1973
Franke William J, about 76, a Flint & Walling employee for over 40 years, serving as plant superintendent before he retired approximately 15 years ago, died Feb. 8, 1952 at his home in Kendallville. He was president of Noble County Loan & Savings Association and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are the widow, Eliza; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Misselhorn of Albion, and Mrs. Florence Cookerly of Kendallville; one son, Harry L. of Fort Wayne; and a half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lang of Kendallville. + 2-?-1952
Frankenberg James T, 73, of Kendallville, died March 10 in McCray Hospital emergency room. He was born in Kendallville Jan. 27, 1924 to Harry and Pearl (Irvin) Frankenberg. On June 28, 1982 in Three Rivers, Mich. he married Mary Simon. He was a graduate of Avilla High School and had been a rental agent for Roberts Truck Rental, Fort Wayne, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 cousins, Vern Christlieb and Lois Smith of Fort Wayne, and Vera Archibold of Ossian. Graveside services in Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 3-20-1997
Frankfather Evelyn L, 86, of Kimmell, died April 19, 2004 at Goshen Hospital. She had retired from Ligonier Rubber Co. She was a member of Indian Village United Methodist Church, OES and AARP. She was born Dec. 2, 1917 in Allen County to Frank and Stella (Smith) Lantz. On Sept. 18, 1937 she married Paul M. Frankfather. He died Oct. 1, 1982. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Delcie and Perry Morrow of Topeka; a son, John of Kimmell; a brother, Frank Lantz Jr. of New Haven; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Robert Lantz. Services Friday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-20-2004
Frankfather Paul M, 68, R. 1, Kimmell, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. He was born May 15, 1914 in Fort Wayne to Ernest and Amanda Frankfather. He was married Sept. 18, 1937 in Fort Wayne to Evelyn Lantz. He moved to the area from Fort Wayne in 1954. He was a carpenter employed at DePew Plumbing & Heating Co., Ligonier, and had previously worked as a meat cutter. He was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel and the Cromwell Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife; his father and stepmother, Ernest and Velma Frankfather of New Carlisle; a daughter, Mrs. Percy Morrow of Ligonier; a son, John of San Bernardino, Calif.; and four stepsisters. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-1-1982
Franklin Arthur, WW I veteran and farmer, committed suicide last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Gage of near Wawaka, by cutting his throat. He had been despondent over failing to find steady employment. He is survived by the widow; four daughters, Mrs. George Gage, Mrs. Wava Jones of Fort Wayne, Elsie and Mary at home; two sons, Bernard and James at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin of Wolcottville; and three brothers, Russell, Cecil and Nile. Funeral Sunday at the Baptist Church in Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Franklin Cecil, 46, of Rome City, died at the Flint & Walling plant in Kendallville Aug. 7. The coroner’s physician rendered a verdict of accidental death. It appeared he had attempted to board a moving elevator and was crushed. He was a native and resident of Noble County, having resided in the county practically all his life. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mable Randol Franklin; and children, Cecil Jr., Max, Betty and Leifel; his mother, Mrs. J. J. Franklin of Montpelier, O.,; and three brothers and one sister. Funeral Saturday at the Baptist Church in Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1941
Franklin Cecil M, 62, died Saturday in LaGrange Hospital. Born in Rome City Nov. 10, 1925, he was the son of Cecil and Mable (Randol) Franklin. On Sept. 21, 1948 in Albion he married Doris J. Miller. He moved from Kendallville to South Milford 30 years ago. He was employed by Starcraft in Topeka and was a member of South Milford Lions Club, Volunteer Firemen of South Milford, Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Association, and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Sheldon (Judy) Smith of Wolcottville, Mary Vice of Howe, and Mrs. Jeff (Brenda) Souder of Auburn; a son, Jim of Howe; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Betty) Kline of Brimfield; a brother, Max of Kendallville; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. One sister preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 1-2-1988
Franklin Cynthia L, 61, of Kendallville and formerly of Nashville, Tenn., died April 17, 2012, at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1950, to Leamon W. and A. Lorene (Hursey) Franklin. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1968 and attended Indiana University. She obtained a BA in English and Drama and nearly finished an MA Degree before leaving the university. She is survived by her sister, Sharon Faville of Weston, Wis. Cremation will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Graveside service April 26 at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-24-2012
Franklin Della V, 87, of Ligonier, died Sept. 2, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Syracuse United Pentecostal Church. She was born on May 16, 1919 in Dorchester, Va. to James and Sarah (Stewart) Crider. She married Robert Franklin on Aug. 24, 1935. He died in 1998. Surviving are 8 daughters, Fay Ray and Jeanie LeCount of Ligonier, Ann Allen of Greenwood, Louise Steele of Little Mountain, S.C., Laura Johnston of Cromwell, Sandra Galloway and Joyce Monger of Fort Wayne, and Mary Caudill of Goshen; 3 sons, Neal of Norton, Va., John of Fort Wayne and David of Topeka; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucille Clark of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Franklin; 3 grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-3-2006
Franklin Harley Wilbur, 78, former Albion EUB pastor, died at his home in Chrisman, Ind. March 17, 1951. He was born in Independence, Ind. in 1872 and married Janette McKinley in 1904. He lived on a farm near Independence, caring for his invalid mother until her death. He attended Bonebrake Seminary, graduating in 1911. Surviving are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Nicholson of Chrisman, Mrs. Harold Peyton of Garyton, Mrs. Dee Clemans of Fulton, Mrs. James Horner of Indianapolis, and Mrs. George Hinshaw of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ed Buck of Otterbein, Ind.; and a brother W. A. of LaPorte, Iowa. Funeral Tuesday at Garyton in the Community Church. Burial, McCool Cemetery. + 3-?-1951
Franklin Janette, 76, widow of the late Rev. H. W. Franklin, former pastor of the Garyton Community Church, died July 4, 1957 in the Methodist Hospital. She was a native of Vinton, Iowa, a member of OES of Fulton, Ind., and came to the Gary area in 1929. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Nina Nicholson of Chrisman, Mrs. Bernie Peyton of Garyton, Mrs. Estella Clemans of Fulton, Mrs. Frances Horner of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Naomi Ruth Hinshaw of Tucson, Ariz.; two brothers, Edward McKinley of Brandon, Iowa, and Merton of Sidney, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Augie Franklin and Mrs. Elizabeth Hinz, both of Vinton, and Mrs. Lura Schaeffer of Brandon; and nine grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Hope Lutheran Church, Chrisman. Burial, McCool Cemetery. (reprinted from July 5, 1957 Gary Tribune) + 7-?-1957
Franklin Lorene, 66, Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Cromwell May 17, 1921, the daughter of William "Frank" and Cecil M. (Browand) Hursey. On July 9, 1941 in Carroll County, Tenn., she married Leamon W. Franklin. She had lived in Kendallville 50 years, moving from Cromwell. She earned an M.S. degree in 1978 from Indiana University. She served 21 years as executive secretary and traveling field office clerk for a farm loan organization and seven years teaching business subjects in secondary schools. She was a business instructor at West Noble School Corporation and worked for DeKalb Eastern Community School District in Butler. Surviving are her husband and mother; two daughters, Mrs. John (Sharon) Faville of Fort Wayne, and Cyndee of Nashville, Tenn.; a brother, Robert of Kendallville. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-14-1988
Franklin Michael Dean, 47, of Kendallville, died August 3, 2000 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne from multiple sclerosis. He was born November 18, 1958 in Goshen to Walter M. and Cecelia (Young) Franklin. He was a lifetime Kendallville area resident. Surviving are his father in Kendallville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Jacalyn and Steve Powell of Kendallville, and Cathy and Charles Allen of Naperville; and a brother and sister-in-law, Walter Max Jr. and Linda Franklin of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his mother. An East Noble High School graduate, he had been a cook in the Army and at the St. James Restaurant in Avilla, the Elks Lodge in Kendallville, and the Anchor Inn in Rome City. He served in the U.S. Army for 9 years and went on tours of duty in Panama and Germany. He attended Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne where he studied culinary arts. He was a member of Paralyzed Veterans of America. No services. ~ 8-24-2006
Franks - a little son of Abram Franks died Dec. 1. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. ^ 12-9-1880
Franks Abba A died March 2 of puerperal fever. Wife of W. C. Franks, she was the sister of R. C. Jones, born near Auburn, Ind. Sept. 6, 1858. She united with the M. E. Church at Etna Green, Kosciusko County Jan. 18, 1872, removed with her parents to this place in May 1876. She was married to Spurgeon C. Franks Dec. 25, 1882. Funeral Tuesday from the M. E. Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-7-1884
Franks Albert B, 78, farmer of Orange Twp, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Stigner near Brimfield, following a long illness from paralysis. Surviving are the daughter; two sons, Harry of Warsaw, and Carl of Wawaka; one sister, Susan of Albion. Funeral Monday from Wawaka M.E. Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 4-?-1935
Franks Alfaretta, 67, resident of Wawaka, died last Tuesday from complications. She was a member of the M. E. Church of Wawaka. For some time past, Mr. and Mrs. Franks operated a filling station at Wawaka. Survivors include the husband, Albert; two sons, Harry of Warsaw, and Carl of Wawaka; and a daughter, Mrs. Tom Stigner, Wawaka. Funeral Thursday from the Cosperville Baptist Church. + 3-?-1929
Franks Arthur J, 72, (b. 3-4-1872 - d. 2-19-1945) farmer of near Wawaka, died Monday after suffering a stroke of apoplexy earlier in the day. He died on the farm on which he was born, the son of the late Abraham Franks. Surviving are the widow, Lula,; a son, Ford; four daughters, Lucille at home, Mrs. Robert Stemen, Goshen, Mrs. Hugh Chapman, Mishawaka, Mrs. Fred Hill, Elwood; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Charles of Albion, Forest and Ed of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Bloomington, and Mrs. C. E. Sandidge, Memphis, Tenn. Funeral Thursday from Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-?-1945
Franks Beulah M, 94, formerly of Ligonier, died Monday in Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Ligonier. She was born June 1, 1889 in Noble County, the daughter of Daniel and Lovina (Davault) Ott. She married Charles E. Franks in Noble County. He died in 1958. A lifetime area resident, she was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Valura) Marker of Cromwell, Mrs. Kenneth (Elizabeth) Boyd of Kendallville, Mrs. Howard (Willadean) Rodman of Ligonier, and Margaret Bond of Wolcottville; a son, Charles of Wawaka; a sister, Mrs. Russell (Georgia) Bowersox of South Bend; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-26-1983
Franks Braden M, 61, native of Elkhart Twp, died at midnight of paralysis at his home two miles west of here. He was born on the Franks farm near here and had been a lifelong resident of Elkhart Twp. He was active in civic affairs and until recently was director of the Wawaka State Bank, resigning because of ill health. For 41 years he was affiliated with the Odd Fellows Lodge. He is survived by a widow; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Herald, Ligonier, and Miss Evangeline at home; three brothers, Arthur and Albert of Wawaka and Charles of Albion; and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. McEwen of Albion, and another sister in Texas. Funeral Thursday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1930
Franks Carl Duwert, a former Kendallville resident living in Oak Park, Ill., died in Passavant Hospital, Chicago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion F. Franks, deceased farmers in this area. He was a graduate of Kendallville High School, Purdue University and held an engineering degree. He was the retired president of Portland Cement Association. His wife, Prudence R. died in May 1973. Surviving are one son, Jack Redmond Franks, Chicago; one sister-in-law, Eloise Redmond, Kendallville; one brother, John M., Pompano Beach, Fla. The body has been cremated. Graveside committal services Tuesday at Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1975
Franks Charles, native of Wawaka, died last Friday at his home in Tyner of apoplexy. Surviving are the wife, Maude; three sisters, Mrs. Ocie McCloskey, Goshen, Mrs. Mary Frick, Ligonier, and Mrs. Clara Piggott, Wawaka; four brothers, Frank and Lee of Wawaka, John of Mishawaka, and Loren of Warsaw. Funeral at Tyner Sunday. Burial at Mishawaka. + 3-?-1945
Franks Charles E, about 76, (b. 2-2-1883) died Dec. 26, 1959. He was a retired rural route mail carrier and had lived in this community most of his life. He retired in 1951. Surviving are the widow, Beulah; one son, Charles Jr. of Wawaka; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hunter and Mrs. Willadean Stanger of Ligonier, Mrs. Valura Steinbarger of Rome City, and Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd of Wawaka; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Sandidge of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral Tuesday in Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1959
Franks David Eric, 50, of Talbott, Tenn., died May 3, 2010 in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a music instructor and a member of Masonic Lodge 231. Surviving are his parents, David and Norma Franks; a daughter Tiffany Nicole Franks of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Steven D. Franks. Funeral Wednesday at Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown, Tenn. Graveside services at Bethesda Cemetery Thursday. ^ 5-11-2010
Franks Dennis W, 56, of Kendallville, died May 28, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He had worked for Dana in Fort Wayne and was later employed by Bosch in Albion. A graduate of DeKalb High School, he had attended barber college in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. He was born May 22, 1949 in Auburn to Harold and Hazel (Creager) Franks. Surviving are a son, Jay of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Janelle of Garrett; 4 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, Randy of Ashley, Norbert and Linda of Kendallville, Larry and Susie of Findlay, Ohio, and Huburt and Linda of Albion; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Suzanne and Glenn Robbins of Warsaw, Yolanda and Steve Lechleidner of Auburn and Katrina and Dick Smith of Ligonier. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-31-2005
Franks Edith - See Lillian Franks.
Franks Eliza J was born in Ohio Aug. 25, 1840; died July 28, 1898 age 57 years 11 months 3 days. Settled in 1848. ^ 6-9-1899
Franks Elizabeth (Mrs. Reason) died Wednesday from dropsy. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. Funeral at the Wawaka M. E. Church. She leaves a husband and 8 children. ^ 3-9-1882
Franks Elizabeth, 68, died Saturday at the home of her brother, W. P. Franks near Brimfield. Death was due to pneumonia. She was born in Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Franks. She has resided practically all her life in the Franks homestead near Brimfield. Funeral was Monday from the residence. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 11-?-1928
Franks Elizabeth, 86, the mother of Harry and Joseph B. Franks of Albion, died last Monday at the home of her daughter near Wawaka. A native of Columbiana County, Ohio, she married Uriah Franks in 1823. Her remains were buried in the Albion Cemetery Wednesday after funeral services at the Methodist Church. + 3-?-1891She was born Oct. 15, 1804 in Columbiana County, Ohio, and died at the home of her daughter near Wawaka in Noble County Feb. 23, 1891, aged 86 years 4 months and 15 days. She married Uriah Franks in 1823. He died in 1881. They had 11 children - 9 are living. She was a member of the M. E. Church where funeral was held. Noble Co Democrat 3-4-1891
Franks Ella, 76, died May 29, 1945 from the infirmities of age. She had been a lifelong resident of the Wawaka community. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Evangeline at home, and Mrs. Howard Herald of Ligonier; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral Friday at Cosperville Baptist Church. + 5-?-1945
Franks Emilie E, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, died May 13, 2005 in a traffic accident in Columbus. She was a student at Columbus State College and was employed by the Call Center at GAP Clothing in Columbus. She was born July 26, 1980 in Angola to Stephen and Rebecca (Steele) Franks. Surviving are her parents in Ashley; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Matthew and Crystal Franks of Spartanburg, S.C., and Joel Franks of Ashley; grandmothers, Lilah Steele of Wabash and Patricia Franks of Wawaka. She was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers. Services Thursday at Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 5-16-2005
Franks Frank W, 84, of R. 1, Wawaka, a retired farmer and Guernsey breeder, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born Feb. 21, 1885 in Altamont, Kansas, he married Veda May Lindsey Oct. 15, 1907 in Albion. She died in 1958. In 1966 he married Vesta Harlan. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wawaka. Surviving are his wife; a son, William Thomas of Wawaka; six daughters, Mrs. Elwood Cotner, Mrs. Lester Keefer, and Mrs. Howard Berkes of R. 1, Wawaka, Mrs. Delbert Gard of R. 1, Cromwell, Mrs. Stephen Clark of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donald Connors of South Bend; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Howenstein of Ligonier and Mrs. Clara Piggott of Wawaka; and two brothers, John of Michigan City, and Loren of Warsaw. Funeral at the Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier on Wednesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1969
Franks Harold died at his father’s residence Oct. 22, 1900, aged 27 years, 9 months and 4 days. He was born in this city Jan. 18, 1873. He was married June 1895 to Mary C. Obenchain who preceded him in death. They had one child. He was married in March 1898 to Molly Elser, who together with one daughter and one stepdaughter, are left. He also leaves a father, a brother and a sister. He was a member of the South Whitley tent, KOTM. The obsequies were held at the M. E. Church Wednesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1900
Franks Harriet R was born in LaGrange County, Ind., Jan 22, 1855, died June 7, 1877; aged 32 years 4 months and 16 days. She was the daughter of Samuel M and Mary Neufer, of Noble County, where she spent most of her life with the exception of a few years of her youth and a short residence in Kansas. She was united in marriage to her husband Aug. 10, 1872; of this union was given seven boys and two girls. She also leaves a father, brothers, sisters to mourn. Her mother, having preceded her, but a few week to the better land. Sister Franks last winter during the special meetings held with the Free Baptist Church at Springfield, being unable to attend the services gave her heart to God in the seclusion of her own home, and requested her husband (who purposed on being baptized immediately) to wait and they would be baptized together which they were by the writer, May 15, 1887, and she arose from the waters praising the name of a risen Savior. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. J. W. Rendel, in the Free Baptist Church at Springfield, June 9.A very large concourse of people followed the remains of our dear sister to the Springfield Cemetery. Ligonier Banner 6-16-1887 Contributed by Judy Richter
Franks Ida, 88, resident of the Brimfield community about 65 years, died Sept. 28 in a Sturgis, Mich. nursing home. Widow of Willis Franks, she lived in Brimfield until 18 years ago when she moved to Sturgis to live with a son, Newell. A native of Branch County, Mich., she was born April 11, 1867, and June 7, 1899 was married to Mr. Franks. Her husband was a Brimfield area farmer, dying 22 years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and in Sturgis was affiliated with the Pythian Sisters. Surviving are the son; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A son, William P., also preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Sturgis. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1955
Franks J W died at Ligonier Saturday. He was a brother of Manoah Franks of this township and has resided in Noble County since 1847. ~ 10-20-1898
Franks Jennie, 73, died at her home in Albion Friday. Funeral was at the home Sunday . Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-?-1933
Franks John died last Monday evening at the residence of his parents, five miles southeast of this city. Funeral today at Allen Chapel. Kendallville Standard Sept. 10, 1873. Contributed by Judy Richter
Franks Joseph died at his home in Albion Saturday, aged 79 years and ten months. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Halferty; and three granddaughters, Mrs. Victor Poppy, Mrs. Charles French of Albion, and Miss Esther of Churubusco; and one grandson, Donald Halferty in the U. S. Navy. Funeral at the U. B. Church Monday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 6-?-1926
Franks Karl E, 82, Ligonier, died of a heart ailment Sunday at his home. He was born Dec. 19, 1894 in Ligonier to Dr. William and Inez (Hite) Franks. He married Leona Raubert May 10, 1919 in Albion. He was a lifetime area and Lake Wawasee resident. He was a retired appraiser of the Federal Land Bank and was a member of Ligonier United Presbyterian Church, a veteran of WW I, and a 58-year member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth, Ligonier; two half-sisters, Mrs. Dora Stockert, South Bend, and Mrs. Harold (Anna) Simmons, R. 1, Ligonier; two half-brothers, Tom Hite, R. 1, Ligonier, and Dean Hite, R. 3, Syracuse; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Franks Kenneth N, 90, of Wawaka, died July 16, 2013, in Ligonier. He was born on January 18, 1923, in Ligonier to Karl and Leona M. (Raubert) Franks. He married Martha Dewey. She preceded him in death. He then married JoAnne Damon on August 18, 1998, in Hot Springs, S.D. He is survived by his wife. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Norma Jean Lepird and Marilyn Janis Michael. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II and Korea. He graduated from Optometry School in Chicago, Ill. He was a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church and the Ligonier Chamber of Commerce. Funeral July 20, 2013, at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Military honors by the Ligonier American Legion. ^ 7-18-2013
Franks Larry L, 44, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Garrett Feb. 1, 1944, the son of Robert and Margurette (Hood) Franks. On June 6, 1964 he married Susan Wood. A lifetime area resident, he was employed 21 years at Inno Pack, Ligonier. He was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Wolcottville; two daughters, Kim and Anita, at home. Services Monday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. +3-3-1988
Franks Laura of Albion died of consumption July 8, aged 25. ^ 7-16-1886
Franks Lee, 60, (b. 2-28-1887) died of a heart ailment Sept. 1, 1947 at McCray Hospital. Surviving are the wife, Olive; a son, Robert at home; a grandson; three brothers, Frank of Wawaka, John of Michigan City and Lauren of Warsaw; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Frick of Ligonier, and Mrs. Frank McCloskey of Goshen; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ed Piggott of Wawaka. Funeral Sept. 3 in Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1947
Franks Leona M, 83, Ligonier, died today in Goshen Hospital. Born in Ligonier Oct. 20, 1894, she was the daughter of Jacob and Katherine (Nolin) Raubert. She married Karl Franks May 10, 1919 in Albion. He died April 25, 1976. A lifetime resident of the Ligonier area, she was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Survivors are one son, Kenneth, Ligonier; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1978
Franks Lillian, 66 years, 4 months and 25 days, and her daughter, Edith, 44 years, 4 months and 12 days, residents of Albion, were killed by a passenger train at a crossing at Cromwell, Ind. last Sunday. They had been visiting in the Chester Vanderford home in Ligonier and Mr. Vanderford drove them to Cromwell to catch the milk train home. It appears that just before the passenger train arrived, a fast freight passed on the other track just as the ladies attempted to cross the tracks. They were struck and killed. Lillian was born in the state of Wisconsin Aug. 5, 1857. She moved to Noble County early in life and has ever thereafter lived in and near Albion. She married Henry W. Franks Dec. 23, 1873. They had 5 daughters. The oldest died in infancy. The three living are Mrs. Edna Bowen of Mishawaka, Mrs. Ruth Favinger of near Albion, and Mrs. Helen Vanderford of Ligonier. Miss Edith was the third child, born in Albion Aug. 18, 1879. Funeral at the home Wednesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 1-?-1924
Franks Lucinda, daughter of William and Mary Mackey, was born near Maysville, Wayne County, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1824; died Feb. 27, aged 82 years and 16 days. She married Manoah Franks Feb. 1, 1850. They moved to Noble County in 1851 and settled on the farm where she died. For 12 years they lived here, then moved to DeKalb County, where they resided for 23 years, thence back to the old homestead. They had 3 children, John C., born in Ohio, preceded his mother in 1873. Mrs. Frank Britton of Corunna and Marion Franks of Kendallville were born in Indiana. She was a member of the M. E. Church. She was the last of her father’s family. Funeral at the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-9-1906
Franks Lula, about 80, (b. 6-2-1873) a resident of the Wawaka community for 60 years, died June 20, 1953 at her home. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Hill of Noblesville, Mrs. Hugh Chapman of Mishawaka, Mrs. Robert Stemen of Goshen, and Miss Lucile of Mishawaka; one son, Ford of Wawaka; and seven grandchildren. Services Monday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1953
Franks Marion J, 80, of Kendallville, died Sept. 26, 2010 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wawaka on May 27, 1930 to Carl and Frances (Jones) Franks. He graduated from Wawaka High School in 1948. He married Mary Haley on Oct. 20, 1971 in Wawaka and she died June 14, 2003. He was a heavy equipment operator working for Reith Riley Construction and Brooks Construction for over 22 years before retiring in 1991. He was a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church in Wawaka. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki and Tom Clouse of Wawaka; a son, Greg and Devona Franks of Albion; 2 stepsons; 2 grandchildren, Brian Clouse and Michelle Hoveland; 2 great-grandchildren, Mya and Nicholas Hoveland; and 2 brothers, William and Sherry Franks of Kendallville and Dave and Norma Franks of Tennessee. Funeral Oct. 1 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 9-29-2010
Franks Mary Alwilda (Haney) was born in Albion, March 9, 1854. She grew to womanhood in the place of her birth. She was married to Joseph B. Franks Jan. 15, 1872. They had two sons, Harold and Otho Pence Franks; and one daughter, Beulah. They survive, together with the father. She greatly desired to live to care for them and the little granddaughter born to the son, Harold, whose mother had died a few months previous, but she died May 20, 1897, aged 43 years, 2 months and 11 days. She united with the M. E. Church in Albion several years before her death. Funeral from the M. E. Church. + 5-20-1897
Franks Mary Lou, 75, died June 14, 2003 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Kendallville. She was a member of First Christian Church and attended South Side High School in Fort Wayne. She sang on WOWO radio from 1931 to 1941 as Ambrose Haley and Little Mary Lou. She was born Oct. 26, 1927 in Little Rock, Ark., to Ambrose and Vallie (Birge) Haley. She married John Robert Gaines in 1948. She then married Marion Franks on Oct. 2, 1971 in Wawaka. They both survive in Kendallville, as well as 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Steven Gaines of Indianapolis and Mark and Judy Gaines of Kendallville; 2 stepchildren; and 2 sisters, Dorothy Leffers of Delphos, Ohio, and Norma Grabner of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 6-15-2003
Franks Molly E, 75, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor Poppy, Monday. She was born in Huntington County, Ind. April 10, 1859 and moved to Noble County near Port Mitchell 69 years ago with her parents. She was married on March 28, 1889 to Harold Franks, who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles French and Mrs. Victor Poppy; and by 5 grandchildren. During the past 30 years she has been an active worker in the local United Brethren Church. Funeral at that church Wednesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1934
Franks Newell A, 98, died Oct. 30, 2007 at his Sturgis, Mich. home. He graduated from Rome City High School with the class of 1927. He and 2 others started Burr Oak Tool in Burr Oak, Mich. and moved the company to Sturgis in 1946. He worked there until he was 95. In 1982 he was named Sturgis Citizen of the year. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. He was born June 8, 1909 in Brimfield to Peter and Agnes (Tobolski) Franks. He married Grace Disler on Dec. 15, 1928 in Wawaka. She died Oct. 9, 2002. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Franks of Sun City, Ariz., Lawrence and Susan Franks and Joyce Franks of Sturgis; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Tom; 2 grandchildren, Emily and Richard Franks; a great-grandson, Christopher Franks; and a brother, William. Services Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Sturgis. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis. ^ 11-1-2007
Franks Olive M, about 77, died Jan. 29, 1965 at the home of her son, Robert, at Adams Lake. She was a lifelong resident of the Wawaka area and a member of the Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her son; a grandson, Larry Franks of Wawaka; and a brother, Wilbur Weaver of Wawaka. Funeral Monday in Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1965
Franks Orin, 69, a former resident of Albion, died Thursday in an Elkhart hospital. The body was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Coats and funeral was held at the U. B. Church Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 4-?-1923
Franks Otho P, for the past 14 years an active physician at Churubusco, and a former Albion boy, died at his home in that town Jan. 2 following an attack of acute gastritis. He was born in Albion Aug. 19, 1874, the son of Joseph B. Franks, and was 48 years, 4 months and 15 days of age at his death. He attended the schools at Albion and later on took a course in medicine and began practicing his profession at Brimfield in Noble County. Dec. 24, 1898 he married Grace McGuire of Noble County and they have one daughter, Mary Esther, about 12 years of age, who with her mother survives. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Ralph Halferty, and his father, both of Albion. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner and a K. of P. Funeral Thursday. Burial, Albion. + 1-?-1923
Franks Patricia A, 83, died March 31, 2011 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was an audio-visual technician for 11 years for the Noble County Public Library. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Albion. She was born on Aug. 2, 1927 in Woodward, Okla. to Kenneth Meyer and Coralie (Fisher) Stalcup. She married Charles E. Franks Jr., and he died May 19, 1998. She is survived by a son, Steven and Rebecca Franks of Ashley; 5 daughters, Barbara and Thomas Pehlke of Fort Wayne, Marsha Struck of LaFontaine, Claire Franks of New York, N.Y., Laraine Franks of Terre Haute, and Donna and John Swartz of Middlebury. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth Meyer Jr. of Muskogee, Okla., and Larry Meyer of Lawton, Okla. She was also preceded in death by a son Kenneth Franks in 1963, and two grandchildren. Services April 4 at Berean Baptist Church. ^ 4-3-2011
Franks Prudence A, 84, Oak Park, Ill., died in St. Ann’s Hospital, Chicago today. She was born in Kendallville to Theodore A. and Lucetta (McCormick) Redman March 27, 1889. Her father was a Kendallville attorney. She married Carl D. Franks in Kendallville April 15, 1912. The couple moved to Oak Park in 1928. Surviving are the husband; one son, Jack R., Oak Park; and a sister, Eloise Redman, Kendallville. Graveside services at Lake View Cemetery are planned for Tuesday. + 5-?-1973
Franks Reason Bell was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Nov. 20 1823, and died at his home in Wawaka Sept. 15, 1902, aged 78 years, 8 months and 25 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Ebey in 1844, and to them were born ten children, three having preceded their father to the spirit land, and Samuel Franks and Mrs. Mary Spurgeon of Seattle, Wash., Thomas Franks and Mrs. Elizabeth Steinbarger of Wawaka; Mrs. Harry Spurgeon of Ligonier; Mrs. Jacob Tschbold of Cosperville and W. R. Franks of Kendallville, who with 28 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, six brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn the loss. He came to this state in 1850 and settled on a farm in Elkhart Twp, where he experienced all the trials of pioneer life on the frontier. He was one of the band of regulators who risked his life to rid the country of the band of robbers who infested it at that time. He was faithful member of the M. E. Church of Wawaka. His wife died March 1, 1882 and he was again married to Mrs. Rebecca Steinbarger, and moved to Wawaka, where he resided until his death. His funeral was held from the M. E. church in Wawaka Sept. 17, 1902. His remains were tenderly carried by his six brothers to the Cosperville cemetery and laid to rest by the side of the wife of his youth. Ligonier Leader, September 25, 1902 Contributed by Judy Richter
Franks Reason W, 67, died at the Kendallville hospital Tuesday. Born in Elkhart Twp, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Reason Franks, he grew to manhood there. In 1886 he married Hattie M. Piatt. They had two children. The family moved to Kendallville where they have since lived. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Maude Lash, 409 N. State St., Kendallville, Mrs. Ethel Gampher of Mishawaka; four grandchildren; four sisters; and a brother. Funeral Thursday at Brown funeral parlors, Ligonier, with burial in the nearby cemetery. + 5-?-1930
Franks Rosa Walker, 83, 623 E. Wayne St., died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born April 7, 1883 in Ohio, she was the daughter of Henry and Sara Turner. She married Sylvanus Walker on Dec. 16, 1901 and he died March 24, 1952. On Feb. 16, 1962 she married Loren Franks. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors, the NABA Lodge and the Wednesday Jolly club. Survivors include the husband; one daughter, Mrs. Lester Grossman, Fort Wayne; one stepson; four stepdaughters; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Fredrick, Fort Wayne. Services Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1966
Franks S C died at Eureka Springs, Ark. July 31. He was born in Orrville, Ohio April 2, 1858, making his age 51 years 3 months and 29 days. He came to this city about 1879 and opened a school of penmanship. Later he accepted a position with Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. as traveling salesman and was by them given charge of the Columbus branch house. When failing health compelled him to give up that position he returned to Kendallville and embarked in the real estate business with Lewis Goering under the firm name of S. C. Franks & Co., but illness soon compelled him to sell his interests and retire. He married Abbie A. Jones Dec. 25, 1882, his wife dying March 2, 1884. On May 19, 1887 he married Allie Weston, who survives with 2 children, a son, Emory in Boston; and a daughter, Esther who is with her mother in Eureka Springs. He was a member of Kendallville Lodge 318 IOOF. ^ 7-31-1909
Franks Sarah E, 70, wife of Thomas Franks, died last night at her home here from paralysis. She was born in Noble County and had always resided in the county, making her home the greater part of the time in the Wawaka community. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Crite of Goshen and Mrs. Sarah Piggott, Wawaka; and 9 stepchildren. Funeral Sunday from Wawaka Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1930
Franks Solomon, a pioneer resident of Noble County, died Wednesday at his home in Albion where he had lived since he retired from the farm. He was 81 years, 3 months and 5 days of age, and the cause of his death was neuralgia of the heart. A widow, 4 brother, 2 sisters, 3 daughters, Mrs. O. D. Easterday, Albion; Mrs. Elizabeth Gatwood, Elkhart; Mrs. Sadie Shoemaker, Iowa, Kansas; two sons, Oren of Albion and Herbert of Fort Wayne, all survive. Funeral Saturday from the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 1-16-1908
Franks Susan, 81, former resident of Albion, died Monday at the home of a niece, Mrs. Cora Stigner, north of Brimfield. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral Wednesday at Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 7-?-1942
Franks Thomas J, son of Reason and Elizabeth Ebey Franks, was born in Wayne County, Ohio Sept. 1, 1850, and died at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 20 days. He was twice married. His first wife was Harriet Neufer, who died Jun 7, 1887. They had seven sons and two daughters, Alva of Elkhart, Wilson of Toledo, O., Charles, Mishawaka, Ocie (Mrs. Frank McCloskey) of Goshen, John of Michigan City, Lawrence of Warsaw, Mrs. Mary Frick of Ligonier, Frank of Wawaka, and Lee of Brimfield. In 1887 he married Sara Zimmer Huber. They had one daughter, Clara Piggott. He was a former manager of the Wawaka Telephone System. He united with the Church of the Brethren east of Wawaka. He leaves stepdaughter, Leona Cripe of Goshen; 28 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren besides the children, four sisters, one (brother ?). Funeral Nov. 23 at Wawaka M.E. Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1932
Franks Uriah died Nov. 25, 1881 at the home of his son-in-law, James McFarland, near Wawaka. He had lived in the county for a long number of years, many of which were spent in Albion. He leaves an aged widow and several grown-up children, among whom are Harry and Joseph Franks of Albion. He was upward of 80 years of age and had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years. The funeral was at the M. E. Church in Albion on Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. > 12-1-1881
Franks Veda Fay, 70, died Dec. 16, 1958 at her home near Wawaka. She was born May 5, 1888 in Smith County, Kansas, and had lived in the Wawaka community since early childhood. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; one son, William T. of Wawaka; six daughters, Mrs. Elwood (Thora Cotner, Mrs. Lester (Coy) Keefer, and Mrs. Howard (Mary) Berkes, all Wawaka, Mrs. Delbert (Mildred) Gard of Cromwell, Mrs. Stephen (Jane) Clark of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donald (Ann) Connors of Mishawaka; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, George Lindsey of LaPorte. Funeral Friday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1958
Franks William, 31, farmer living near Brimfield, was found dead in his automobile near his home Thursday. He had been husking corn in a neighbor’s field and apparently had prepared to start his automobile to drive home when stricken. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Maude Morley Franks; three children; Jack, John and Virginia; the mother; and a brother, Newell of Sturgis, Mich. He was a member of Rome City Lodge K of P and the Methodist Church at Brimfield and was the son of Willis and Ida Franks. Funeral at the Willis Franks home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-?-1937
Franks Willis, 76, resident of Orange Twp, died Monday at his home one-half mile northeast of Brimfield. Death resulted from complications. He had been a resident of the Orange Twp community about 70 years. He was born June 4, 1857 in Wayne County, Ohio and was about six years of age when he came to Noble County with his parents, W. P. and Elizabeth Ann Franks. When a young man he took up the occupation of farming which he had continued to follow. In 1899 he married Ida Tobolski. They had two sons. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Brimfield, and Kendallville Lodge No. 316 IOOF. Surviving are the widow; two sons, William and Newell of near Brimfield; one brother and one sister, N. A. Franks, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Osie Huston, Anderson. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1933
Franze J Devereaux, 61, died today in the Marion VA Hospital. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 9, 1921 to William and Edith (Diamond) Franze. He was well-known in the Kendallville area as a professional organist. Surviving are his wife, Helen of Geneva; his children and grandchildren; five sisters, including Marie Hosler and Edith Nartker of Kendallville; and three brothers. Two brothers preceded him in death. Arrangements are pending at Downing Funeral Home in Geneva. + 10-1-1982
Franze William J "Bill", 57, Pembroke Pines, Fla., died Sunday in the Biscayne Medical Center, Miami, Fla. Born April 29, 1920 in Kendallville, he was the son of William G. and Edith Anna (Diamond) Franze. He attended school in Ashley and Kendallville. He moved to Richmond in 1959 from Kendallville and was owner of Franze Hearing Aid Service in Richmond from 1959 until 1975. He was building inspector for the city of Richmond for six years. He moved to Fla. Nov. 1977. Survivors are his wife, Marianna; one son, William J. II, Two Rivers, Wis.; five daughters, Kim Suzanne Kelly, Edon, Ohio, Lee (Goodwin) Forst, Pembroke, Fla., Ann Amick, Anderson, Lynn Beights and Liane Trier, Kendallville; five sisters, Mrs. Marie Hosler and Mrs. Edith Nartker, Kendallville, Jeanette Cox, Fort Wayne, Faye Creager, Butler and Ruth Daub, Tucson, Ariz.; four brothers, Richard, Lawrenceburg, Frank, Fort Wayne, Dev, Geneva, and Everett, Angola; and eight grandchildren. Funeral will be Thursday in Doan-Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. Graveside committal services Thursday in Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Fraze Helen I, 81, died April 1, 1988 in her home in Albion of a heart attack. She was born in Albion to Arthur and Bessie (Bolmeyer) Niedhardt. April 6, 1939 she married Charles Fraze in the Kendallville Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Albion High School and graduated from Indiana State University in 1934. She taught grade school music and art and high school art at Ligonier and Albion-Jefferson schools before retiring in 1966. Surviving are her husband; a brother and sister-in-law, Graham and Estelle Neidhardt of Abington, Penn.; a daughter, Julia F. Ketchum of Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Joanne Fraze of San Diego, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Michael and Cynthia Ketchum. A memorial service will be April 9 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-1-1988
Fraze Hugh, about 63, of Kansas City, Mo., died Feb. 4, 1965 at his home after a sudden heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Marie; two children; six grandchildren; two brothers, Charles of Albion, and Darius of Garrett. A brother, James of Nokomis, Fla. preceded him in death two weeks ago. Funeral Monday at Stine & McClure Funeral Home in Kansas City. + 2-?-1965
Fraze James M, 78, died Sept. 5, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a supervisor for Kraft Foods, retiring in 1986 after 35 years. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 86 and Elks Lodge 1194 in Kendallville and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was born to Malcolm and Metha (Mertz) Fraze on June 19, 1924 in Kendallville. He married Shirley Miller on Oct. 20, 1946 in Kendallville. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Ann Fraze of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Cindy VanWinkle of San Marcos, Tex.; 2 grandchildren, Caitlin Fraze and Troy VanWinkle. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ellen Fraze. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-7-2002
Fraze James N, about 72, a native and former resident of this area, died Jan. 21, 1965 at a hospital after suffering a stroke in Nokomis, Fla., where he resided. He is survived by three brothers, Charles of Albion, Darius of Garrett, and Hugh of Kansas City, Mo.; two sons; two daughters; and several grandchildren survive in Newark, Delaware. Funeral Sunday in Nokomis and grave rites and interment Tuesday at Newark. + 1-?-1965
Fraze Malcolm D "Mac", 66, of Kendallville, died in McCray Hospital Jan. 16, 1962. He was a vice president of Campbell-Fetter Bank, Kendallville. He had been first employed in a Kendallville bank in 1927 by the privately owned Campbell & Fetter bankers and elected assistant cashier by them in 1935. In 1958 he was elected vice president of the bank, the office held at the time of his death. Born in Ridgeville Jan. 27, 1895, he came to Kendallville at the age of 14. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post 86, a veteran of WW I, and a former member of the Kendallville Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Metha; one daughter, Mary Ellen, at home; one son James of Kendallville; two grandchildren; and four brothers, including Charles C., Albion attorney. One sister and one brother preceded him in death. Services Jan. 18 at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-8-1962
Fraze Mary Ellen, 81, died Jan. 23, 2001 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She was born to Malcolm and Metha (Mertz) Fraze on Oct. 18, 1919 in Kendallville, A 1937 graduate of Kendallville High School, she was an executive secretary for Medical Protective Life Insurance Co. of Fort Wayne, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, James and Shirley Fraze of Kendallville. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-25-2001
Fraze Metha Mary, 87, of Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born in DeKalb County Aug. 5, 1895 to Benjamin and Johanna (Auman) Mertz. On Nov. 23, 1917 in Camp Shelby, Miss., she married Malcolm D. Fraze, who died Jan. 16, 1962. She moved to Kendallville 76 years ago from DeKalb County and was a retired 25-year employee of Sears Roebuck & Co. She had been a member of the Matinee Music Club and St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ellen of Fort Wayne; a son, James M. of R. 3, Kendallville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Two sisters and seven brothers preceded her in death. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-25-1983
Fraze Viola, 77, for many years a citizen of Kendallville, died at her Kendallville home May 21, 1945. She was the mother-in-law of Albion’s Mrs. Helen Neidhardt Fraze, whose husband, Charles, is serving with the 10th Army on Okinawa. Also surviving are four other sons, James, Malcolm, Hugh and Darius; eight grandchildren; and one brother. + 5-?-1945
Frazie Agnes I, 84, of Kendallville Nursing Home, died today in McCray Hospital. Born in Clinton, Ill. April 3, 1905, she was the daughter of George and Fannie (Furman) Wright. On June 30, 1923 in Illinois, she married Enos Frazie, who died June 17, 1975. She was a retired LPN. Surviving are two sons, Harold of Kendallville, and James of Kewanna; a brother, Hal of Clinton, Ill.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-3-1989
Frazie Carrie, 86, sister of Clarence Schlupp of Avilla, died Sunday in Detroit, Mich. She had resided in Kendallville before moving to Detroit. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 9-19-1963
Frazie Enos S, 77, 115 S. Orchard St., died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He was born April 17, 1898 in Enterprise, Ill. to Henry and Elizabeth (Feller) Frehse. He was married June 30, 1923 to Agnes Wright. A produce dealer, he retired in ????. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Harold, Kendallville, and James, Kewanna; two sisters, Suvilla Hart, Palatka, Fla., and Opal Ramsey, Chico, Calif.; two brothers, Maurice Frehse, Kendallville, and Lowell Frehse, Satsuma, Fla.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Frazier H Naomi, of rural Churubusco, died June 9, 2010 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 20, 1918 in Whitley County, a daughter of Charles and Dollie (Crabill) Gordon. She graduated from Churubusco High School. She was a member of Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary of Churubusco VFW Post 3846. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Marilyn Frazier of Churubusco; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Joe Clifford of Churubusco; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sanford Gordon, and by 2 sisters, Amber and Leona Gordon. No services. Sheets & Childs. 6-9-2010
Frazie Jean, 87, of Kendallville died November 24, 2012, at the Chandler House. She was born in Butler on August 6, 1925, to Fred and Hortense (Meek) Naitzka. She graduated from Butler High School in 1943, and married Harold Frazie on July 14, 1946, in Kendallville. He died April 25, 1993. Survivors include 2 sons, Thomas Frazie of Waterloo and David and Alice Frazie; one daughter, Gretchen and Bryan Riehm of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren, Tamera Aaron,Emily Meier, Amanda Standards, Melissa Scott, Ben Riehm, and Nathan Norden; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death her daughter, Jennifer Norden, who died in 1991, and 3 sisters, Mowitza Campbell, Grace Flynn and Esther Kessler. Funeral Nov. 27 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-26-2012
Frazier Martha Jane, 92, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George L. Rulison. Death was attributed to shock following a fall a week ago in which she suffered a fracture of her right leg. She came to Ligonier only a few weeks ago from South Bend with her son-in-law and daughter with whom she made her home. Surviving also are two other daughters, Mrs. William Pyle of Colorado and Miss Josephine of South Bend. Funeral Wednesday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1944
Frazier Terry Lynn, 16, of R. 2, Churubusco, died Dec. 25 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A muscular dystrophy victim, he was born Jan. 11, 1972 in Whitley County, a son of Larry and Karen (Duncan) Frazier and was a member of Eel River Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Karen and Donald Dafforn, R. 2, Churubusco; his father and stepmother, Larry and Sue Frazier of Allen County; one brother, Tim Frazier, at home; two sisters, Mrs. David (Tammy) Karr of R. 1, LaOtto, and Trinna Frazier, at home; three stepsisters, Trisha Bangs of Fort Wayne, and Kim and Kris Dafforn, Fort Wayne; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dorwin Frazier, Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Duncan of Churubusco. Services Thursday at Eel River Baptist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 1-3-1989 + 12-24-1988
Frazure Alex, 80, former Albion resident who left here many years ago to make his home on the west coast, died Feb. 15 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glandale, Los Angeles. This is the same cemetery - reputed to be one of the most beautiful and least like a cemetery of any like place in the United States - where two other former Albionites are buried, Harry Stone and Vern Worden. In his younger days here in Albion he worked as a carpenter and contractor. The news of his passing was written by Pierre Fitzpatrick, a nephew - the son of John Fitzpatrick, former Albion B&O agent. + 2-?-1940
Frazure Clyde C, 62, former resident of this community, died Oct. 1 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo, O. from pneumonia which developed after he underwent an abdominal operation which disclosed cancerous growths. He was born Nov. 19, 1875 at Albion, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Frazure. When a young man he was employed as a hardware clerk in Kendallville. About 30 years ago he went to Toledo, O., where he continued his career in the hardware firm. Later he established a successful business of his own in Toledo. While a resident of Kendallville, he married Minnie Taylor. They had two sons, James and Robert. Surviving are the widow and sons; two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. G. M. Shew, Kendallville, Mrs. Dessie Swander, Toledo, O., Harry Frazure, Gary, Alex, Los Angeles, Calif. Four sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral Monday at Toledo. + 10-?-1938
Frazure Elizabeth died at her home in Albion Oct. 11, 1908, aged 85 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was born in Bedford County, Penn. June 9, 1823, and married Benjamin F. Frazure April 4, 1844. He died Feb. 8, 1907. They had 4 daughters, Mesdames Catherine Marks, Margaret Phillips, Alice Mann and Amanda Prickett; 5 sons, John, Isaac, Jason A., William H., and George; of whom, Margaret, John and Alice preceded their parents in death. Immediately after marriage they moved to Morrow County, Ohio, where they lived until Nov. 1852, when they removed to Albion. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and is survived by one sister, one brother, two daughters, 4 sons, 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Obsequies at the residence Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. > No date
Frazure Emma, daughter of Adam and Mary Dingman, was born in York Twp, Feb. 24, 1860, and died April 6, 1923, aged 63 years, 1 month and 12 days. She married Jason A. Frazure Jan. 1, 1878. They had two sons and six daughters. Five have preceded in death, husband dying Sept. 16, 1920. She lived in Noble County all her life with the exception of a few years in Chicago and her visits with her children. She joined the United Brethren Church at Albion in 1884. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ada Davis of Albion, Mrs. Flossie Zollinger of Goshen, and Mrs. Marie Eagles of Albion; one sister, Mrs. Jack Miller of Albion; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral at the U. B. Church Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 12-?-1920
Frazure Harry V, 85, a native of Albion, died Nov. 24, 1950 at Gary. He had lived for a number of years in Kendallville where he followed his trade of carpenter. He was born Aug. 28, 1865, the son of John and Margaret Frazure. He married Mae Shaffer, who died bout 15 years ago. He was a member of a large family, there being seven girls and four boys. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dessie Swander of Toledo, Ohio. Funeral at Kendallville Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1950
Frazure Isaac was born in Morrow County, Ohio Dec. 28, 1848. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Bowman in Albion, Feb. 13, 1929. When he was four years of age he was brought by his parents to Indiana, residing first for a short time in Fort Wayne, after which they came to Albion and in this vicinity he made his home during the rest of his natural life. He married Mary Beck July 30, 1873. She died two years ago. They had three children. A son, Ed, died at the age of ?? years. Another son, Fred, died in 1916 at the age of thirty-four years, leaving his son, Earl who resides in Albion. The only daughter, Mrs. Maude Bowman, together with her son, Charles, also reside in Albion. He is also survived by two brothers, Will and George of Albion; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Prickett of Albion and Mrs. Catherine Marks of Toledo, Ohio. Funeral Friday at the home of Mrs. Bowman. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1929
Frazure Jason A, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Frazure, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1852, and died after a short illness in the hospital at Garrett, Ind. Sept. 15, 1920, aged 68 years and 4 days. He married Emma Dingman Jan. 1, 1878 and they had six girls and three boys, six of whom have preceded him in death. One child died in infancy. Alta, Bessie, Willard, Edgar and Beatrice are deceased. Those living are Mrs. Ada Davis of Chicago, Mrs. Flossie Zollinger of Nappanee and Mrs. Marie Eagles of Albion. Besides his wife, there are three brothers and two sisters, Isaac, George and Mrs. Amanda Prickett of Albion, Will of Ashley, Ind. and Mrs. Catherine Marks of Toledo, Ohio. Dick, as he was commonly known, was six weeks old when his parents moved from Ohio to Noble County. With the exception of six years in Chicago, he has spent his entire life in Noble County. He was in business in Albion a number of years. He seemed glad to leave the big city and get back to his old home in Albion and worked cheerfully this summer raising a good crop of onions and truck but the harvest is here and someone else must reap. He also leaves nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. + 9-?-1920
Frazure Jennie (Coe) was born Dec. 2, 1874 and died June 12, 1956. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Bowman, North Manchester; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services at Bonham & Miser’s June 14. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1956
Frazure John H was born in Bedford County, Pa., May 10, 1832 and died Dec. 30, 1919, aged 87 years, 7 months and 20 days. He married Margaret Schaff Sept. 13, 1855. They continued to reside in Bedford County until 1864, when they came to Albion, where they resided until claimed by death. They had 11 children, 9 of whom survive. They are Mrs. Ida Ross and Mrs. G. M. Shew of Kendallville, A. M. and Harry of Gary, Ind., Clyde of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Frank Swander of Toledo, Mrs. Will Shew of Albion, and Miss Lissa at home. There are 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. + 12-?-1919
Frazure Laura Grace, youngest daughter of John and Margaret Frazure, was born in Albion, April 2, 1878 and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett May 3, 1916, aged thirty-eight years, one month and one day. She underwent an operation successfully but a blood clot on the brain caused her demise. For a number of years she engaged in dressmaking, but until recently she was employed as saleslady in the store of Schloss Brothers and at the time of her demise held a similar position in the establishment of Stoops & Thomas. She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother. Surviving are her father; six sisters, Miss Lissa and Mrs. Emma Shew of this city, Mrs. Minnie Ross and Mrs. Mary Shew of Kendallville, Mrs. Rose Mellott of Marion, Ohio, Mrs. Dessie Swander of Austin, Texas; three brothers, Harry V. of near Brimfield, A. M. of Gary, Ind., and Clyde of Toledo, Ohio. + 5-?-1916
Frazure Mae, 59, wife of Harry Frazure, formerly of Noble County, died at Gary, Sunday following a critical illness. Surviving are the husband; the mother, Mrs. Hannah Noble, Kimmell; one brother, T. W. Shaffer, Kendallville; and one sister, Mrs. Effie White, Kimmell. Funeral from L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home, Kendallville, Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1935
Frazure Mary, daughter of Michael and Catherine Beck, was born in Albion April 30, 1855; died in Albion Jan. 13, 1927, aged 71 years 8 months and 14 days. On July 30, 1873 she married Isaac Frazure. They had one daughter and 2 son (twins). Ed died at 5 years of age and Fred at 34. She leaves her husband; daughter, Mrs. Maud Bowman; one sister, Mrs. Charles Smith; 2 brothers, Mart and C. W. Beck; and 2 grandchildren, Earl Frazure and Charles Bowman. Funeral at the home of Mrs. Maud Bowman on Jan. 15. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 1-20-1927
Frazure Melissa, daughter of John H. and Margaret Frazure, was born in Albion, Jan. 30, 1871 and died Aug. 8, 1933. She spend the period of her lifetime in Albion. She graduated from Albion High School in 1892. For many years she has been employed in the various business establishments of Albion. She is preceded in death by the father and mother, two sisters and a brother. She leaves three brothers, Alex, Harry and Clyde; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Ross, Mrs. G. M. Shew, Mrs. Rose Mellott and Mrs. Frank Swander. Funeral Friday from the home. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 8-?-1933
Frazure William H, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Frazure, was born in Albion, Nov. 17, 1860 and died at Fort Wayne, Ind. July 18, 1931, aged 70 years, eight months and one day. He had lived here almost his entire life and was married to Millie Gunder who died several years ago. They had one daughter, Irene, who died at the age of 13 years. He married Jennie Coe, who with one daughter, Mrs. Charles Bowman, survive, along with a sister, Mrs. E. E. Prickett, and a brother, George Frazure of Albion. He leaves three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Prickett. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1931
Freck Orpha Hazel, 86, Columbia City, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. Born in Huntington Aug. 8, 1891, she was the daughter of Emanuel and Clara (Sibert) Sheets. She married Logan Freck, who died in 1972. She had lived her entire life in Jefferson Twp and Columbia City. She was a member of Columbia City United Methodist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Theodore (Velma) Pequignot, Columbia City, and Mrs. Glenn (Alice) Miller, near Albion; one son, Garland, Plymouth; four brothers, Clarence and Russell, Whitley County, Pheanis, Columbia City, and Dr. Paul, Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday in Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel, Columbia City. Burial, Jefferson Chapel Cemetery, near Columbia City. + 9-?-1977
Frederick Carl E, 53, R. R. 3, Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are the widow, Iona; a daughter, Mrs. Gene Acker; two grandchildren; the mother, Mrs. Dorothy Frederick; two brothers and one sister. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville, Wednesday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 1-5-1961
Frederick Clyde E, oldest son of William and Dora R. Frederick, was born at the home of his parents one and one-fourth mile from Kendallville Feb. 12, 1882 and died at the same place, Aug. 10, aged 16 years 5 months and 29 days. He united with the Church of Christ in Kendallville April 17, 1895. He was a student in the Sunday School at the Sawyer school house, for a time serving as janitor. Funeral was at the Church of Christ Aug. 12. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-19-1898
Frederick Dessie Irene, 64, 914 Villa Terrace, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. Born in Waterloo Oct. 9, 1916, she was the daughter of Fred and Lois Mae (Snyder) Durst. On Oct. 15, 1969 she married Loyal Frederick. She had resided in Auburn until moving to Kendallville 12 years ago. She a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Norman (Donna Jean) Ort of Pleasant Lake, Mrs. Kern (Anna Mae) Butler and Charlotte Butler, Auburn, and Mrs. William (Linnet) Hartman of R. 1, Corunna; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1981
Frederick Dorothy Pearl, 92, a resident of the Butler Nursing Home, Butler, died today at the home. She was born Sept. 28, 1879 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Weidler. She and William Henry Frederick were married in Canton, Ohio about 1900. He died Nov. 24, 1956. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Raymond of R. 1, Wawaka, and Loyal of R. 3; one daughter, Mrs. Dallas (Velma) Rimmel, R. 3; 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. One son, one daughter, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 2-?-1972
Frederick Eudora, 59, wife of William Frederick, a farmer residing in Wayne Twp, died this morning. She had been a lifelong resident of Noble County and was born in Lisbon. Since womanhood she has resided on a farm west of the city. She is survived by a husband and 4 children, Mrs. George Mann, Mrs. Arthur Rynearson, and sons Arthur and Homer. Funeral from the Christian Church Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-19-1911
Frederick Homer W, 85, R. 2, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1890 in Noble County. On Nov. 17, 1914 he married Elva Newman. She died May 1939. He married Lucile Blaskie in March 1942. She died in 1968. He was retired from McCray Corp since 1967. He was a member of the Second Time Around Club. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladwin Parr, Ashley, and Mrs. Harry (Virginia) Schlotterback, R. 2; two stepsons, William Blaskie, Cree Lake, Sam Blaskie, Kendallville; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, three brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1976
Frederick Loyal W “Bud" , 99, of Kendallville, died March 14, 2012. in North Ridge Village Nursing Home, Albion. He graduated from Avilla High School in 1932. He was a farmer, and retired from Flint & Walling after 24 years. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville since the age of 18. He was born Jan. 20, 1913, in DeKalb County to William and Dortha (Weidler) Frederick. On Oct. 15, 1969, in Kendallville he married Dessie Durst. She died July 29, 1981. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Velma Rimmel and Florence Frederick; 2 brothers, Raymond Frederick and Carl Frederick. Funeral Saturday in Faith United Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-15-2012
Frederick Martha, 77, widow of the late Jeddiah Frederick, and a lifelong resident of Noble and Allen Counties, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Adams, 109 Sargent St., from complications. She was born May 28, 1856 near Sacrider Lake, the daughter of William and Mary Geddes. Her parents moved to Lisbon and Dec. 16, 1875 she married Jeddiah Frederick, who died April 14, 1932. After their marriage they resided here and 24 years ago moved to Fort Wayne where they remained until 4 years ago, returning here. They were the parents of 10 children, 5 of whom survive. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons, Mrs. Mabel Adams, this city, Mrs. Ida Laibe, Mrs. Maude Witte, William and Walter, all of Fort Wayne; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, H. E., Alvin, and Mrs. Hattie Converse, this city; and Warren, Houston, Texas; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday from the Adams Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^2-21-1934
Frederick Raymond Jay, 84, R. 1, Wawaka, died Saturday in Lutheran Home, Kendallville. Born in Canton, Ohio April 16, 1903, he was the son of William and Dorothy (Weidler) Frederick. On Nov. 3, 1928 in Kendallville he married Clara Bell Lock. He moved to Noble County 49 years ago and was a 38-year employee of McCray Refrigerator Co. He was a lifetime member of Elks Lodge, Kendallville, 25-year member of Lions Club, McCray Club and Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (June) Holcomb of Fort Pierce, Fla., and Mrs. Glen (Lois) Friskney of Rome City; a son, Robert R. of Kendallville; a brother, Loyal of Kendallville; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-17-1987
Frederickson Maude Arlene, 75, of Danville, Ill., died Nov. 8 in the USMC Sager Campus. She was born Dec. 26, 1921 in Albion to Ervin and Cecile Mae (Wilson) Bolinger. In 1948 she married Herbert L. Frederickson of Danville. He preceded her in death. She was employed by General Electric and retired from the Woodbury Book Store in Danville. Surviving are a son, Ronald of Chicago; 4 brothers, William F. Hilliard and Paul Bolinger of Avilla, Glenn Bolinger of Kendallville and Clarence Station of Hurricane, Utah. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis; a brother, Francis Bolinger; and a sister, Lila Pierson. Funeral in Memorial Funeral Home. Burial, Sunset Memorial Park. ~ 11-20-1997
Fredrick - (Mrs), living near Stone’s Corners, died Tuesday. She was a daughter of Chauncey Ringler. ^ 12-24-1886
Fredrick William J, about 83, died Sept. 22, 1948 at the Noble County Home. He was formerly a resident of the Cosperville district and had made his home there for many years with Ralph Gallup. No known relatives survive. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1948
Fredson Alice, 36, residing near Lisbon, retired Sunday night about nine o'-clock, and shortly after her husband was startled at hearing her coughing and choking, and scarcely knowing what to do and fearing the worst, he hurried to a neighbor's house, just across the lane, for help. They returned, however, too late to be of any assistance to the unfortunate sufferer. She was already unconscious, and in a few moments was dead. About two weeks ago she suffered from a nearly fatal attack of bleeding at the lungs, and since then her health has been exceedingly frail, although she was able to be up and around. A return of the hemorrhage, however, had been expected and feared. Kendallville Weekly Standard 4-29-1892 Contributed by Judy Richter
Freed Andrew, 84, former Ligonier area resident, died Saturday at Fort Wayne Health Care Center. He was born June 4, 1899 and had lived most of his life in Noble County. He was a retired farmer. His wife, the former Nora Johnson, preceded him in death in 1955. The only immediate survivor is a sister, Elsie Peterson of Goshen. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Eden Cemetery west of Topeka. + 9-17-1983
Freed Chester, 69, Ligonier, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital. His wife, Flossie, and a sister survive. Rites Monday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1962
Freed Donald Leroy, 23, died yesterday at his home in Corunna. Funeral will be held Sunday in the United Brethren Church in Corunna. He was born in January 1919 in Fairfield Twp, DeKalb County. Surviving besides the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Freed, are the widow, Dora, and two sons, Jerry and Richard; five sisters, Mrs. Howard Krum, Mrs. Russell Hartman, Mrs. Leslie Leins, Mrs. Clarence Schmuck (only 4 listed); and four brothers, Clarence, Elmer, Howard and Robert. Burial at Fairfield Cemetery. * 9-?-1942
Freed Elizabeth (Smith), wife of Samuel Freed, died this morning at her home in Corunna from complications. She was born February 6, 1881 in Putnam County, O., and came to this community in girlhood. For years she resided on a farm, moving to Corunna about two years ago. Surviving besides the husband are five daughters, Mrs. Howard Krum and Mrs. Russell Hartman of Ashley, Mrs. Leslie Leins, Waterloo, Mrs. Pearl Manon, Auburn, and Mrs. Clarence Schmuck of Kendallville; four sons, Clarence of Pleasant Lake, Elmer and Robert of Corunna and Howard of Kendallville; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Tina Ritter, Hudson and Mrs. Emma Freed, Corunna, six brothers, Chris and Dan Smith of Corunna, Alvin Smith, near this city, John Smith, Garrett, and Len and Henry Smith of Helmer. Funeral Sunday with services at the home and from Pleasant Chapel. Burial, Fairfield Center. * 7-12-1945
Freed Flossie B, 78, died Wednesday in Luckey Memorial Nursing Home, Wolf Lake. She was born June 6, 1894 in Noble County and had spent most of her life in Ligonier. Her husband, Chester, died in April 1962. Survivors include one brother, Joseph Lepird, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Cleo Foster, Ligonier; two half-sisters, Mrs. Floyd Growcock, Ligonier, and Mrs. William Wolfe, Ligonier. Funeral at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1972
Freed Gustawa, 93, widow of Perry A. Freed and a resident of Noble County since 1912, died Sunday at the home of her son, Andrew, with whom she resided northeast of Ligonier. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Elsie (Oscar) Peterson of Cromwell; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A native of Sweden, she came to the United State in 1903. Funeral Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 10-?-1949
Freed Jack L, 64, of Lafayette, died Sept. 14, 2009 in Heritage Health Care in West Lafayette. He had been a welder for LaBour Pump Co. in Elkhart for 30 years and retired from Food Finders Food Bank in Lafayette. He was born March 13, 1945 in Kendallville to Berl and Orpha (Acker) Bates. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Juan Gonzalez of Lafayette and Tammy and Jaime Carrillo of Mexico; 12 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Frank Freed of Kendallville, Dale Freed of Elkhart, and Terry Smith of Avilla. Funeral Saturday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 9-18-2009
Freed Jacob, 84, died in New Orleans, La., June 11. He was a former resident of Noble and Hamilton counties but moved to New Orleans some six years ago to make his home with a son after the death of his wife, Fronia. Survivors include two sons, C. N. Freed, Indianapolis, and Russell of New Orleans; and one brother, John of Plymouth. Funeral at Cusick Funeral Home at Cicero June 14. Burial, Cicero Cemetery. + 6-?-1944
Freed Nora Johnson, 72, died today at LaGrange County Hospital. She had resided the last eight years in Ligonier, coming here from Goshen. Surviving are her husband, Andrew; three brothers, William, Claude and Homer West, all of Goshen; three sisters, Mrs. D. C. Lung, Rome City, Mrs. Graft Duchen of Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. Mamie Fager, Elkhart. Services Friday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Goshen. + 3-2-1955
Freed Voyd A, 86, formerly of rural Corunna, died Friday at the Lutheran Home in Kendallville. He was born Feb. 17, 1900 in DeKalb County to Jonathan and Emma (Smith) Freed. He married Dessa Loutzenhizer June 11, 1925 in Garrett. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; one son, James, Westchester, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ada) Schleicher, Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. One daughter, one son, two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 9-?-1986
Freel Charles R, 53, R. 1, Cromwell, was killed in a car-truck crash Monday at the intersection of U. S. 30 and Ind. 5, north edge of Larwill. He had been a resident of Knapp Lake, operating a grocery there for two years. He was a native of Huntington County and owned a farm near Huntington which he still was working prior to its incorporation into the Wabash Reservoir area in the near future. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; two daughters, Jodi and Patricia at home; 5 sons, Jim, and Ronald of near Huntington, and Thomas, Gail and Carl at home. Funeral Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Huntington. + 5-?-1965
Freeland Albert, 20, died last Friday as fire swept his small frame home and his wife leaped to safety from a second-story window. He was an employee of Lyon & Greenleaf Milling Co., Ligonier. + 2-?-1970
Freeland Eugene M, 90, of LaGrange, died April 14, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1914 in Fort Wayne to Joseph and Grace (Englehart) Freeland. He was a vegetable farmer in LaGrange County. During WW II he was the Wolcottville town marshal and prior to that the CCC park ranger in Yellowstone National Park. Surviving are nieces. Services Monday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-16-2006
Freeland Joseph W, 89, of Rome City, died Friday at McCray Hospital. He was born May 21, 1888 in Fort Wayne, son of Charles and Kate (McSweeney) Freeland. Surviving are a daughter, Mildred; three sons, Earl of Hudson, Eugene of LaGrange, and Raymond of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Ohneck of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Agnes Costello of Galion, Ohio; one half-sister, Violet Harris, Houston, Texas; one half-brother, Charles, Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services at St. Gaspar del Buffalo Catholic Church Monday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1978
Freeman Alice L, 94, of LaOtto, died December 24, 2013 at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born July 15, 1919 to Clarence and Inez (Beckley) Schutt in Swan Township, Noble County. She was a graduate of LaOtto High School. She married Don Freeman on March 29, 1941, and he died January 24, 1991. In 1963 they bought the Avilla Dairy Treat and she retired in 1979. She is survived 3 sons and daughters in-law, Larry and Marilyn Freeman, Morry and Virginia Freeman and Steve and Blinda Freeman; a daughter and son in-law, Susie and Steve Hill; 5 grandchildren, Brenda and Ron Dickinson, Rick and Becky Freeman, Jeremy and Maureen Freeman, Heather Freeman and Jason Malaise; and 5 great-grandchildren, Reece and Lauren Dickinson, Eden and Wyatt Freeman and Trevor Freeman. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Glenn and Everett Schutt; 2 sisters, Marjory Gappinger and Gladys Sellers, and 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Christopher Freeman. Funeral, December 28 at Thomas Funeral Home. ^ 12-26-2013
Freeman Charles A, 84, LaOtto, died May 18 in McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1900 in Allen County to William and Mary Wappes Freeman. He married Edith M. Harrold on March 9, 1926. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Harold of Phoenix, Ariz., Walter L. of Huntertown and James A. of Albion; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Hand, Roanoke, Mrs. Stan (Sharon) Myjak, Mich., and Mrs. Jack (Jean) Wappes, Garrett; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy, five brothers and two sisters. He was a retired farmer and member of Ari Church of God. Services Monday in the church. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 5-24-1984 + 5-18-1984
Freeman Charles Allen, 16-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Freeman, died Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. Immediate cause of death was pneumonia, but he had been ill since birth. Surviving besides the parents are three brothers, William G., Thomas and Robert Lee; two sisters, Carol and Jean, all at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William G. Meyers. Services Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. ~ 8-21-1958
Freeman Christopher and Jonathan, identical twins of Mr. And Mrs. Maurice Freeman of R. 1, LaOtto, died shortly after birth Saturday in McCray Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Freeman, R. 1, LaOtto, and Mrs. and Mrs. Hobart Yoder of R. 1, Ligonier. Services Monday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~11-29-1973 + 11-?-1973
Freeman Clarence, 46, was accidentally shot and killed when he was returning from an early morning hunting trip Sept. 13. He was going through a fence, got caught and fell, causing his 12 gauge shotgun to fire and strike him in the head. He died instantly. He was only about 500 feet from the home. Survivors are his widow, Anna M.; his mother, Mary of Ari; 3 daughters, Gladys at home, Mrs. Francis Harter of Churubusco, and Ruth of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Reaver of DeKalb County, and Mrs. Forest McBride of Swan Twp: 5 brothers, Murvin of Swan, George of Garrett, Lodi of Green Twp, Fred of Noble County, and Charles of Eel River Twp. He was born Nov. 2, 1886, the son of William Freeman. He married Anna M. Gause. * 9-13-1934
Freeman D C, 83, of near Wolf Lake, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett today from the effects of flu. He was born in Stark County, O., March 18, 1853. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Fred Gruber of Garrett. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Chapel at Merriam. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + No date
Freeman Dale E, 70, died July 3, 2012. He was born Oct. 16, 1941 in Fort Wayne, a son of Fred and Clara B. (Klopfenstein) Freeman. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1959. He was engaged in farming, and was also the owner and operator of CynDeez Transport for more than 20 years. On June 17, 1961, he married Arlene Thompson. Surviving are his wife; 4 children, Chris (Jammy) Freeman of North Augusta, S. C., Stacey (David) Schermerhorn of Wawaka, Polly (Terry) Stork of Huntertown, and Cyndi (Aaron) McClure of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Courtney Dale Freeman; a sister, Ilene I. Fulk; and a brother, Herbert K. Sutton. Graveside services Monday at Cedar Creek Cemetery. ^ 7-9-2012
Freeman David was born in Miami County, O. Nov. 2, 1828; died Aug. 21, 1898 age 69 years 9 months and 19 days. Settled in 1838. ^ 6-9-1899
Freeman Edith M, 91, formerly of LaOtto, died Oct. 5 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. She was born in Smith Twp in Whitley County March 3, 1906 to Jasper and Maude (VanHouten) Harrold. On March 9, 1926 she married Charles A. Freeman. He died May 18, 1984. She grew up in the Churubusco area. Following her marriage she lived in Eel River Twp. She later moved to the family farm in Swan Twp in Noble County in 1940 and lived there until moving to LaOtto in 1968. She was a member of the Ari Church of God and Swan Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Hand of Roanoke, Mrs. Stan (Sharon) Myjak of Wyoming, Mich., and Mrs. Jack (Jean) Wappes of Garrett; two sons, Harold R. Freeman of Phoenix, Ariz., and James A. Freeman of Albion; a brother and sister-in-law, Orval and Glendora Harrold of Columbia City; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Dorothy Ilene Myjak, preceded her in death in 1977, and a son, Walter Lee, died in 1996. A brother, Alva Harrold is also deceased. Funeral in Ari Church of God. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 10-9-1997
Freeman Evelyn, 82, Avilla, died April 21, 1921 in Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was co-owner, with her husband, William, of the St. James Restaurant. She retired in 1980. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Rosary Sodality. She was born April 21, 1921 in Avilla to William G. and Gertrude (Snider) Meyer. She married William S. Freeman on September 25, 1940 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla. He died February 16, 1992. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Jack Allison of Columbus, Ind.; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, William and Chris Freeman and Thomas Freeman of Avilla, and Robert and Beth Freeman of Albion; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; 3 sisters, Agnes Tilbury of Fort Wayne, and Bernadette Teders and Sister Marie Meyer of Avilla; and 3 brothers, Bernard, Francis and Edward Meyer of Avilla. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Carol Wright; a son, Charles; 4 sisters, Wilma Schmenk, Mildred Fischer and Mary and Florence Meyer; and 2 brothers, Robert and Herman Meyer. Services in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 6-26-2003
Freeman Floyd, 56, was born in Noble County Feb. 28, 1917 and was a lifetime resident of the Garrett area. He married Berniece R. Hartman in Avilla, Dec. 5, 1941. She survives. He was owner of Floyd’s Place in Garrett and was a member of the Eagles and Elks Lodges in Garrett and Moose in Auburn. He resided at 1315 S. Randolph St., Garrett, and died in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Other survivors include the mother, Mrs. Orpha Freeman, R. 2, Avilla; three daughters, Mrs. William Rippe, Terre Haute, Mrs. Michael Jacobs, 317 W. King St., and Lora, at home; four sisters, Mrs. Falconer Bergstrom, R. R., Butler, Mrs. Edwin Blomeke, 201 E. Third Ave., Mrs. Marjorie Iddings, R. R., Kendallville, and Miss Evelyn Freeman, R. 2, Avilla; two brothers, William, Avilla, and Russel, R. 2, Avilla; and one grandchild. Services August 9 at the McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ~ 8-9-1973 + 8-?-1973
Freeman George, 64, suffered a heart attack March 25 at his home southwest of Garrett. He was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett but was dead upon arrival. He had lived most of his life in that community. Surviving are the widow, Orpha; four sons, William, Melvin and Floyd of Avilla, and Russel in the Army and stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. Falconer Bergstrom, Corunna, Mrs. Edwin Blomeke and Mrs. George Iddings, Garrett, and Miss Evelyn Freeman at home; three brothers, Lodie, near Churubusco, Charles and Fred of near Huntertown; a sister, Mrs. Forrest McBride, LaOtto; and fourteen grandchildren. Services March 28 in McKee Funeral Home at Garrett. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ~ 3-31-1955
Freeman Helenne, former Ligonier resident, died at Fort Myers, Fla. She is survived by her son, Donald H., Fort Myers Beach; two sisters; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Burial, Jamestown, Mich. + 10-?-1971
Freeman Jessie L, 79, of R. 2 Churubusco died at Columbia City Nursing Home Nov. 13. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was born Sept. 17, 1896 to Albert and Almeda Johnson Arnold of Allen County. She married Sidney Freeman Dec. 21, 1916, and he died in 1963. Survivors include four sons, Fred of Coldwater, Mich., Walter of Benzonia, Mich., Glen of Churubusco, and Charles of Clearbrook, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Brumbaugh of Churubusco, and Mrs. Betty Shank of Albion; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Sam Arnold of Avilla. Services at Krider-Bair Funeral Home Nov. 15. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 11-20-1975 + 11-13-1975
Freeman Maude B, 77, lifelong resident of the LaOtto community, died Wednesday at the home of her son Don. She was born April 8, 1885, 1/2 mile north of LaOtto. She was married January 2, 1905 to Murvin C. Freeman, who preceded her in death January 2, 1943. She was the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Drake) Bradley. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harvey Christensen, Mrs. Abe DeWitt of LaOtto, Mrs. Clifford Emrich of Huntertown; two sons, Ray of R. 2, Avilla, and Don, R. 1, LaOtto; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church, Avilla. Services at the funeral home Saturday. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. ~ 1-17-1963
Freeman Melvin C, 42, died at his residence 2 ½ miles west of Garrett Sunday. He was born April 13, 1915 on the parental farm home 4 1/2 miles southwest of Garrett where his mother, Mrs. George Freeman, still resides. The father is dead. He was a farmer and lived in the Garrett area all his life. On August 27, 1938, he and Veda Baysinger of Garrett were married in the Garrett Baptist Church. The body was taken to the McKee Funeral Home in Garrett where final services were held Tuesday. Burial, Embry Cemetery. Surviving besides the widow and the mother are two daughters, Janice Marie, 18, and Patricia Sue, 11, at home; three brothers - Russel, who lives with his mother, and William and Floyd of Avilla; four sisters, Miss Evelyn Freeman and Mrs. George Iddings, who live with their mother, Mrs. Falconer Bergstrom of Corunna, and Mrs. Edwin Blomeke of Garrett. ~ 1-2-1958
Freeman Murvin, 59, Noble County farmer, died Jan. 2, 1943, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne, 15 minutes after entering the institution for treatment. For a number of years, he had operated a farm one-half mile west of Swan. He is survived by the wife, Mrs. Maude Drake Freeman; two sons, Ray and Don, both at home; three daughters, Mrs. Clifford Emrich of Huntertown, Mrs. Abe DeWitt of Grabill and Mrs. Harvey Christensen of Swan; four brothers, Fred and Charles, both of Allen County, George of DeKalb County, and Lodie of Noble County; and a sister, Mrs. Forrest McBride of LaOtto. Funeral Monday at the Swan Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. + Jan 1943
Freeman Orpha L, 85, died April 5 in McCray Hospital. She was born Aug. 23, 1895 in Ottawa, Ohio, the daughter of Peter and Anna (Elkins) Gump. She married George W. Freeman in Ari. He died in March 1965. She was a homemaker and member of the Avilla American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are two sons, William and Russel, Avilla; four daughters, Mrs. (Hilda) Falconer Bergstrom, Waterloo; Mrs. Marjorie Iddings and Mrs. Martha Edwin Blomeke, both of Garrett; and Miss Evelyn Freeman, Avilla; 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Three sons and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ~ 4-9-1981 + 4-5-1980
Freeman Ray E, 75, Avilla, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Swan Twp July 19, 1910, the son of Murvin and Maude (Drake) Freeman. He married Ruth Cramer May 24, 1930 in Swan Twp. He was a retired area farmer and had lived in Avilla since 1978. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Gene (Shirley) Cordray, Avilla, Mrs. James (June) Wilson, R. 3, Wolcottville, Mrs. Leo (Pamela) Amodei, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four sons, Rex, Bethlehem, Pa., Jerry, Rome City, Max, Troy, Mich., Gene, Churubusco; one brother, Don, Swan; two sisters, Mrs. Clifford (Kathryn) Emrich, Huntertown; Mrs. Harvey (Vuirl) Christensen, Swan; 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One son, Ronald, one daughter, Joyce, and a sister, Margaret, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at the church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 9-26-1985 + 9-21-1985
Freeman Robert E died in the European War Zone on May 14. He entered the service on Oct. 19, 1942 and left for overseas with a railroad shop battalion on Nov. 26, 1943. He was a graduate of Avilla High School with the class of 1941. He was born June 16, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman who live near the Noble-DeKalb County line. He is survived by his parents; four brothers and four sisters, Russel at home, Melvin and Floyd of near Garrett, and William of Avilla, Martha, Marjorie and Evelyn at home, and Mrs. Falconer of near Garrett. + 5-?-1944
Freeman Russel E, 73, died May 16, 2003 in his Avilla home. He was a farmer and worked as a bartender at the St. James Restaurant in Avilla. He also worked at Myers Farm Equipment and was a WW II Army veteran. He was born Sept. 9, 1929 in Avilla to George W. and Orpha (Gump) Freeman. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, George W. and Janet Freeman of Wolcottville; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Jeff Greenfield of Auburn, Sharon and Wendell Wolfe of Auburn, and Judy and Ed Delagrange of Hicksville, Ohio; 4 sisters, Evelyn Blotkamp of Avilla, Marjorie Miller of Garrett, Martha Blomeke of Garrett, and Hilda Bergstrom of Auburn; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a 2-year old grandson; and 4 brothers, Floyd, Bill, Melvin and Bob Freeman. Services Monday at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Embry Cemetery. ^ 5-17-2003
Freeman Ruth E, Saline, Mich., died Tuesday in Saline Community Hospital. She was born March 19, 1914 in Keyser Twp, DeKalb County to Jay and Ina Kistler Weidler. Her husband, Theor, died in 1979. She has lived in Saline since 1951. Survivors include one son Robert, Saline; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Vivian Hockenbarger, Avilla. Two brothers, Robert and Kenneth, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, Mich. Services Thursday at Robinson-Dahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery, Garrett. ~ 5-14-1987 + 5-12-1987
Freeman Ruth E, 92, died March 21, 2007 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She had lived in the Avilla area most of her life and had been a custodian many years at Garrett High School. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County, to James and Ella (Weimer) Cramer. She married Ray Freeman on May 24, 1930 in Swan Twp. He died in 1985. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are 3 daughters and a son-in-law, June Wilson of Wolcottville, Shirley and Gene Cordray of Avon Park, Fla., and Pam Amodei of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Rex and Irene of Wilmington, N.C., Max and Michelle of Troy, Mich., and Gene and Deb of Valley Center, Kan.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Freeman, of Albion; a brother, Dean Cramer, of Streetsboro, Ohio; a brother-in-law, Carl Workman of Kendallville; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry; a sister, Esther Workman; and 2 sons-in-law, James Wilson and Leo Amodei. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 3-23-2007
Freeman Sarah, 87, a resident of Albion for more than 50 years, died last week at the county infirmary, where she was being cared for. County treasurer M. P. Thomas is a nephew. Sarah Prouty was born in Morrow County, Ohio, March 18, 1835 and died Nov. 1, 1922, aged 87 years, 7 months and 13 days. In 1851 she was married to David Freeman. They had 9 children, all of whom with the husband have preceded her in death. She was one of a family of 12 children, all of whom are now dead except one sister of Newark, Ohio. Funeral Friday at Rehoboth. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 11-?-1922
Freeman Verne Mrs., 84, died last Monday. She was the daughter of the late J. C. (Crit) Wyland, formerly of Cromwell. Funeral in South Bend. + 2-?-1965
Freeman Walter "Lee", 67, died June 30 in Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana. He was born July 11, 1928 in Huntertown to Charles and Edith (Harrold) Freeman. On June 26, 1952 in Lexington, Ill. he married Norrissa Adreon. A U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he owned and operated W. L. Freeman Excavating and Bulldozing in Huntertown for 30 years. He was a member of LaOtto Wesleyan Church. Survivors include his wife; his mother; 4 sons, Charles of Angola, Scottie and Jeffrey of Avilla, and Douglas of LaOtto; 2 brothers, Harold and James; 3 sisters, Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Hand, Mrs. Jack (Jean) Wappes, and Mrs. Stan (Sharon) Myjak; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral July 3 in LaOtto Wesleyan Church. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1996
Freeman Wynies, 17 years, 2 months and 25 days, died at Albion Jan. 21. ^ 2-5-1880
Freer Hettie, 68, housekeeper for the past three years for Oliver Layman residing three miles west of Cree Lake near here, committed suicide Tuesday, leaving a note saying that although she had 7 children she had no place to go where she was wanted. The body was found by Mr. Layman when he returned home. Only one of her children, the youngest, resides here, the others being scattered over the state. Her children are her only survivors. + 1-?-1933 12-27-32
Freeze Bill M, 19, Garrett, died in an industrial accident of cyanide poisoning at Bastian Plating, Auburn, June 28. He was born in Auburn Feb. 2, 1969 to John M. III and Edna (Yarian) Freeze. Surviving are the parents; one brother, John, at home; two sisters, Judy, at home; and Mary Ann Noragon of Auburn; grandparents, John and Genevieve Freeze, Garrett, and Donald and Alice Yarian, Garrett. Services Thursday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 7-5-1988
Freeze Ernest T, 76, 702 Grant St., died Monday at his home. He was born March 13, 1896 in Tennessee to Andrew J. and Mary Wheten Freeze. He had lived in Ligonier since 1954, moving here from Syracuse. Surviving are the widow, Wanda Jerine; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bette Schlotterback, Syracuse; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Grover, Elkhart; and two sisters, Mrs. Dessie Temple and Mrs. Roberta Cook, Niles, Mich. A son preceded him in death. Burial in North Webster Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Frehse Chelsea Uhl, 94, died Aug. 8, 2004 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was bookkeeper and secretary for Uhl Oil Co. 1932-1985. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. She was born June 16, 1910 in Albion to Charles and Carrie (Weimer) Schmuck. She married Harold Uhl on April 28, 1927 in Noble County. He died Nov. 21, 1971. In July 1990 she married Lowell Frehse. He died Aug. 24, 2000. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Harold and Jean of Kendallville and Charles of Fort Wayne; 2 stepsons; a sister, Gertrude Arnold; a brother, Clarence Schmuck, both of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Arneta Hovarter July 9, 1999; and 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Walter Schmuck and Carl and Leila Schmuck. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-12-2004
Frehse Dorothy A, 65, R. 3, Kendallville, died Monday at McCray Hospital after suffering a stroke. She was born Feb. 11, 1910 in Wayne Twp, Noble County, to John and Anna (Runge) Reamer. She was a lifetime resident of the area. She was married July 15, 1928 to Maurice E. Frehse. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and McCray Hospital Guild. Surviving are her husband; a son, Arthur, R. 1, Wolcottville; a daughter, Mrs. Tobe (Shirley) Mast, Middlebury; two sisters, Mrs. W. D. (Velma) Manship and Mrs. Alfred (Margaret) Rehwinkel, Kendallville; and five grandchildren. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1975
Frehse Henrietta Pauline, 80, of Satsuma, Fla., and formerly of Kendallville, died Saturday in Putnam Community Hospital, Palatka, Fla. She was born in Kendallville Jan. 17, 1908, the daughter of Helmuth and Sophia (Wagner) Runge. On Jan. 21, 1928 she married Lowell Frehse. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Jack H., Kendallville, and William E., Orlando, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-4-1988
Frehse Jack H, 81, of Kendallville, died Nov. 6, 2009 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. He was born in Noble County on July 25, 1928 to Lowell and Henrietta (Runge) Frehse. He married Joanna Rogers on Feb. 25, 1950 in Kendallville. She died Feb. 13, 1997. He was the parts manager for Hilkert & Pankop and Bodigan Dodge in Kendallville for more than 40 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include a son, Dennis and Judy Frehse of Wolcottville; a daughter, Jacqueline and Brad Park of Goshen; 4 grandchildren, Justin Frehse, Kristie Myers, Kyle and Kevin Park; 3 great-grandchildren, Kassandra Myers and Brady and Paige Park; and a brother, William Frehse of Orlando, Fla. Funeral Nov. 9 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-7-2009
Frehse Maurice E, 79, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died Friday in his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1907 in Corunna to Henry and Elizabeth (Feller) Frehse. He married Dorothy A. Reamer in Albion on July 14, 1928 in Albion. She preceded him in death. A farmer and a carpenter, he lived most of his life in the area, except 1975-86, when he lived in Fla. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Wolcottville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Mast of Las Cruces, N.M.; one son, Arthur, Wolcottville; one sister, Mrs. Opal Ramsey, Chico, Calif.; one brother, Lowell, Satsuma, Fla.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-5-1986
Frehse Paul J, 73, of 920 Minor St., died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Born Nov. 1, 1907 in DuBois County, he was the son of Wesley and Amelia (Reutepohler) Frehse. On Oct. 30, 1938 in Kendallville he married Matzene L. Shultz. He had been a Kendallville resident 67 years after moving from Huntington. He retired from Steckley’s Mill and Hatchery after 39 years and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Russell of 228 Clark St. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1980
Frehse Russell F, 95, of Kendallville, died Feb. 11, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Dubois County near Huntingburg on Nov. 9, 1909 to Wesley and Amelia Frehse. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1928 and Indiana University School of Commerce in 1936. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 33 years, retiring in 1970. A historian and 2003 Kendallville Citizen of the Year, he was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. There are no survivors. Services today at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-15-2005
Freiburger Julian J, 85, died in St. Petersburg, Fla. Friday. He had formerly lived in Fort Wayne where he was sales manager for Dahm Brothers Inc., roofing and sheet metal before his retirement and moving to Florida in 1959. The Hessen Cassel native was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in St. Petersburg and belonged to St. Patrick’s Church while in Fort Wayne. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Max (Dorothy) Pippenger, Mrs. Eleanor Tarr of Largo, Fla.; Kendallville; two sons, James of Clinton, Md., and Thomas of St. Petersburg; a sister, Margaret Mills of Portland, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services and burial in St. Petersburg. + 9-?-1979
Freiburger Kevin, 15, R. 3, was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car Thursday a half mile north of Kendallville on Ind. 3. Sonia Streb was driving south and in the process of passing another car when she struck the motorcycle as it was attempting to make a left turn off Ind. 3. Kevin was born April 21, 1955 in Kendallville to Kenneth B. and Marilyn (Wise) Freiburger Jr. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Bruce and Brad, both of R. 3; grandparents, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruth) Frieburger, R. 3, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wise, North Shore Colony. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1970
Freistroffer Virgilia M, 98, of Mokena Ill., died Thursday. She was originally from Fort Wayne, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Hake) Freistroffer. She entered the sisterhood in 1907 at the age of 16 and taught school for more than 30 years, grade one through six. After her teaching experience, she was at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla serving as office manager for 30 years. In 1974 she retired to the motherhouse at Mokena, Ill. Surviving are two sisters, Germaine Zoch and Dorthy Getty; a brother, Paul, all of Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Services were at the motherhouse in Mokena Monday. + 7-6-1989
French Cyrus Jay, 58, formerly of Albion and Ligonier, died Wednesday of a heart attack while at work at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant. He and his wife operated a candy shop in Albion for a number of years and lived for several months during the past year in Ligonier. Surviving are the widow, Mary Ellen; three sons, Ralph of Marion, Ind., Corp. Tony of Camp Tyson, Tenn., and Ashley, Ligonier; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ardella Swan, Ligonier, and Mrs. Blanche Frymier, Albion. Funeral last Saturday at Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sugar Grove Cemetery, Elkhart County. + 9-?-1948
French Helene A, 83, of Albion, died Tuesday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Albion on July 27, 1899 to Harold and Mary E. (Elser) Franks. On July 23, 1920 she married Charles French. Surviving are her husband; four sons, Robert E. and Philip F., Indianapolis, Richard C. of Columbia, Mo., and Daniel H. of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Services Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-15-1983
French Jo Ann, 46, of Indianapolis, died July 25. A former Fort Wayne resident, she was a member of West Newton United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, Philip; two sons, Doug of Indianapolis and Randy of Bloomington; two daughters, Debbie and Becky of Indianapolis; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pyle of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers, Allen Pyle of Kendallville, Ronnie Pyle of Ligonier and Ernie Pyle of Churubusco; a sister, Nancy Cole of Albion. Services in West Newton Church July 28. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, Indianapolis. + 1979
French Mary Ellen died at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Della Swan. She was the daughter of Andrew and Armanda Sputzman Doty, born Sept. 21, 1886 in Mottsville, Mich. She married Cyrus J. French, who died in 1943. Surviving are three sons, Ralph R. of LaGrange, Ashley A. of Holden, Mo., Donald D. of Willard, Ohio; two brothers, Richard of Elkhart and Samuel of Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Rilla Plyley of LaGrange, Ind., and Mrs. Arvilla Manges of Elkhart; and five grandchildren. Services at Velle-Hartzler Funeral Home in Elkhart May 16. Burial, Sugar Grove Cemetery. + 5-?-1947
French Paul Raymond, son of Mrs. Wilbur Marks of this city, died Monday at his home in Chicago at the age of 43 years, 10 months and four days from heart disease. He is survived by the widow and mother. Funeral Wednesday from the Marks home. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 12-?-1933
Freshour Noah, 77, of R. 4, Albion, died Jan. 23, 1959 at McCray Hospital. He was a former resident of Rochester, Ind. A retired railroad fireman, he had made his home here with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reese for a number of years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Reese; four grandchildren and a half-sister. Funeral was Monday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1959
Frey Ada Pearl, 39, died at her home near here Wednesday. Surviving are her husband, Orville R.; 11 children, Mrs. Esther Ruth Harp of Wolcottville, and Richard, Harold, Ella, Kenneth, Betty, Norma, Orville Jr., William, Arden and Ada, all at home; her father, Levi Osbun; one brother, Charles Osbun of Jackson, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. R. L. Rackestraw of Muskegon Heights, Mich. + 9-?-1941
Frey Catharine nee Mueller, 82, widow of John George Frey, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Hovarter, on E. Mitchell St. Monday morning. Funeral was held from the German Methodist Church Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. She was the mother of William Frey, Mrs. Jacob Hovarter and Mrs. Christian Hovarter, all of this twp. ^ 12-23-1904 She was born in Badenbach, Goeppingen, Wurttemberg, Germany Nov. 9, 1822. About 9 years ago her husband was called from her side. She died Dec. 19. In 1844 she married John G. Frey. They were blessed with 9 children. The father and 6 children have gone on before while 2 daughters and one son remain, Barbara Ann Hovarter, Mary Ann Hovarter and William Frey. In 1854 they came to this country and settled in the neighborhood of Kendallville. She also leaves 14 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. ^ 12-30-1904
Frey Dorothy S, 65, died Nov. 10, 2002 at her son's home in Goshen. She was a member of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. She was born March 6, 1937 in Nappanee to Simon J. and Lydian (Schmucker) Yoder. She married Loren Frey on March 15, 1957 in Nappanee Mennonite Church. He died Aug. 20, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Laura Mae Eichelberger. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Rebecca Frey of Goshen; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Dan Dunithan of Shipshewana and Kay and Kent Simmons of Topeka; 2 sisters and one brother-in-law, Sylvia and Forrest Smith of Middlebury and Esther Yoder of Goshen; and 6 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-11-2002
Frey Elizabeth Harriet, 70, wife of John Frey, died at her home in Kendallville Thursday from cancer. Surviving are the husband; a son, Forrest, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gilbert, Toledo, O., and Mrs. Nora Varner, Kendallville; and three grandchildren. Funeral Saturday from the late home. Burial Christian Union Cemetery. + 11-?-1935
Frey, Forrest T, Jr. ., 45, 927 S Main St was found dead in bed early Friday evening. Dr. Joseph Greenlee, Noble County coroner, indicated death occurred early Friday morning due to a heart condition. He had not been ill. Born in Kendallville June 1, 1922, the son of Forrest E and Millicent P (Brown) Frey, Mr. Frey was a lifetime resident of the city. He was employed as maintenance man at Kraft Foods Co. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Millicent) Kruger, 112 Conlogue Ave, and the brother, Raymond F. Frey, RR 1, Cree Lake. Mr. Frey was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion Post No. 86 and a World War II veteran of the Air Force. Services will be held Monday at 2 pm at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home with the Rev. Herman H. Heine, pastor of St John officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Garrett. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 am Sunday + 2-1968
Frey, Forrest T (Bud), Jr.., Services were held Monday at 2 pm in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. The Rev. Herman H. Heine, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, officiated with burial in Christion Union Cemetery, Garrett. Mr. Frey died early Friday morning at his home, 927 S Main St. Serving as pallbearers were Paul Treesh, Harold J. Sellers, Jr., Lyman Constantine, Fred McWhinney, George (Judd) Kurtz and Herbert Mertz. Members of American Legion Post No. 86 furnished military services. + 2-28-1968
Frey Harold D, 78, Kendallville, died December 21, 2003 at DeKalb Hospital. He was born February 11, 1925 in Auburn to Orville R. and Ada Pearl (Osbun) Frey. On April 26, 1947 in Avilla he married Marietha A. Weimer. She died July 8, 1999. Surviving are 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Elaine Timmons of Shipshewana, Sheila and Jerry Gunthrop of Lafayette, La., and Julee Schrock of Wolcottville; a son and daughter-in-law, Brent and Debbie Frey of Sarasota, Fla.; 4 sisters, Esther Harp and Marie Hartman of Kendallville, Jane Gunning of Paris, Ark., and Bonnie Moore of Manitou Beach, Mich.; 3 brothers, William of Manitou Beach, Arden of Adrian, Mich., and Kenneth of Kingsford, Mich.; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla and American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. He was a WW II veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served 1944-1946. He retired in 1987 from Group Dekko as a machinist. Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. ~ 1-29-2004
Frey Isaiah, 68, who resided with his brother, Ben, in a residence on the Fred Schumann farm in Wayne Twp, was found dead Monday evening in a woods on the farm. He had been dead since early morning, death resulted from a heart attack. He was the son of the late Morry and Barbara Frey and had resided in Wayne Twp all his life working as a laborer and farm hand. Surviving are three brothers and one sister, Ben, Wayne Twp, John H., in the west, Charles, Hammond, and Mrs. Alma Lease, Stroh. Funeral Wednesday from Fairfield Center Church. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 7-?-1934 ^ 7-31-1934
Frey James M, 73, died on April 17, 2013, at his rural Kendallville home. He was born in LaGrange County on January 6, 1940, to Marshall and Margaret (Hose) Frey. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1959 and married Donna Jean Graves on May 14, 1960, in Ashley. In 1963, he entered into the U. S. Army where he served as a military policeman in Germany during the Cold War. He worked for General Electric in Fort Wayne as a machine maintenance man for 35 years before retiring in 2000. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters, Susan and Don Bridges of Independence, Kentucky, Jan Frey of Kendallville; son, James “Butch” and April Frey of Albion; 6 grandchildren, Chris McPherson, Cassandra McPherson, Jacob Bridges, Stephanie Bridges, Austin Frey and Mason Frey; sister, Pat Coney of Hudson; 2 brothers, Frank and Laura Frey of Columbia City, and Bob Frey of Howe. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Shumaker, Mary Ann Thompson, Waneta Riner, and Donnabelle Frey, and his brother, Bill Frey. Funeral April 22, 2013 at the Sweet Church.  Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 4-21-2013
Frey John George of Wayne Twp died Sept. 10, 1895, aged 84 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was one of the junior class of old settlers, having been here over forty years - assuming that his immigration in 1854 was directly to Noble County. He was a native of Wurttemberg, Germany, born July 11, 1811. The first 43 years of his life passed in Germany. He became a member of the M. E. Church (German). After the death of his first wife and child he was married to Anna Catherine Miller, in Nov. 1843. They had 9 children, 6 having died in infancy, thus leaving 2 daughters, 1 son, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. + Clippings book ^ 9-20-1895
Frey Lavina (Lane), 95, Kendallville, died Monday in the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-17-1969 + 7-?-1969
Frey Marietha A, 72, of Kendallville, died July 8 at home. She was born in Avilla Feb. 7, 1927 to Clarence and Ollie (McCoy) Weimer. On April 26, 1947 in Avilla she married Harold D. Frey. She retired from Pent Electric in 1987. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Hill Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Elaine Simmons of Shipshewana, Sheila Gunthrop of Lafayette, La., and Julee Schrock of Wolcottville; a son, Brent of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, Veryl of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral in St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. ~ 7-15-1999
Frey Marietta L, 49, a lifetime Topeka and Ligonier area resident, died Tuesday in Elkhart Hospital of Hodgkin’s disease. Born Oct. 29, 1921 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Roy and Nettie (Yoder) Miller. She and Sylvanus Frey were married June 14, 1941 in Middlebury. She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Topeka. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. James Mishler, Shipshewana; three daughters, Mrs. Layton Pergrem of Ligonier, Mrs. Pat Frain of Topeka, and Sherri at home; three sons, Larry, John and James, at home; one brother, Robert Miller of Topeka; and one grandchild. Services Thursday in Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 9-?-1971
Frey Orville Jr, 43, of R. 3, Columbia City, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born near Kendallville April 27, 1930, the son of Orville R. and Ada (Osbun) Frey and was married Dec. 4, 1964 in Ligonier to Helen Chase. He attended school in Avilla and Addison, Mich., and after school resided in the Auburn and South Milford areas. Following his marriage they lived in Cromwell until Dec. 1972 when they moved to their present residence. He was retired from Dana Corporation in Auburn and was a member of the Big Lake Church of God. He is survived by the widow; his father and stepmother, Manitou Beach, Mich.; three children, Jerri Lynn, Pamela and Mark Eugene, all Waterloo; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Terry Miller; and one step-granddaughter, Larwill; five sisters, Mrs. Henry (Esther) Harp, R. 2, Kendallville, Mrs. Harold (Marie) Hartman, R. 3, Kendallville, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Milliman, Adrian, Mich., Mrs. Arthur (Jane) Gunning, Paris, Ark., and Mrs. Bonnie Onsted, Manitou Beach; five brothers, Richard, Angola, Harold, Wolcottville, Kenneth, Channing, Mich., William, Adrian and Arden, Clayton, Mich. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Doris. Funeral Thursday at Big Lake Church of God. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery, Larwill. + 4-?-1973
Frey Orville R, 83, Manitou Beach, Mich., died Jan. 26 at Bixby Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1903 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Daniel and Edith (Richardson) Frey. He married Ada P. Osbun, who died Sept. 3, 1941. He then married Beula Grate July 11, 1941. Raised in Bryan, he moved to Kendallville in 1932. He lived there until 1941 when he moved to Manitou Beach. He was a retired foundry foreman and had been operator of Frey’s Manitou Market 1945-1959. Surviving are his wife; four sons, Harold of Wolcottville, Kenneth of Channing, Mich., William of Adrian, and Adren of Clayton; four daughters, Mrs. Henry (Esther) Harp, Kendallville, Mrs. Harold (Marie) Hartman, Avilla, Mrs. Arthur (Jane) Gunning of Paris, Ark., and Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Moore of Manitou Beach; 38 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Two sons, Richard and Orville Jr., a daughter, Betty Milliman, a daughter in infancy, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-12-1987 + 1-29-1987
Frey Thomas J, 59, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly August 8, 2013, in his residence. He was a 1972 graduate of East Noble High School. He worked at Courier in Kendallville. He was born March 7, 1954, in Kendallville to Raymond and Marilee (Barnes) Frey. Surviving are his mother, Marilee Frey of Kendallville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Margo R. and John Fenstermaker of Jerome, Michigan, and Marla K. and Greg Robinson of Kendallville. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. ^ 8-10-2013
Frey William F "Bill", 78, of Avilla, died September 20, 2006 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. He was born June 3, 1928 in LaGrange County to Marshall and Margaret (Hose) Frey. He married Laura Ellis on October 13, 1956 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Cherie and Jeff Murphy of Corunna and Denise and Kevin Grant of South Whitley; 3 sisters, Mary Ann Thompson of Athens, Tex., Waneta Riner of Tampa, Fla., and Pat Coney of LaGrange; 3 brothers, Hank of Columbia City, Jim of Kendallville and Bob of Howe; and a granddaughter, Timi Grant. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy; and 2 sisters, Pauline Shumaker and Donna Belle Frey. He had retired in 1991 from Dana after 31 years of machine work. He spent most of his adult life in Corunna. He was a member of the United Auto Workers and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where services were held. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-5-2006
Frick Adah May, about 86, died Feb. 21, 1970 in the home of a granddaughter at Orlando, Fla. She had been spending the winter in Fla. with her son, Robert. She is survived by three sons, Donald and John of Rome City, and Robert of Orlando, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Chapman of Rome City, Mrs. Paul (Lucille) Becker of Ligonier, and Mrs. Rolland (Esther) Poage of rural Kendallville; 20 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Last rites at Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville Feb. 24, 1970. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-?-1970
Frick Bernice, 57, (b. 10-28-1888) died Aug. 11, 1946 at her cottage on Elkhart River seven miles northwest of Albion. She is survived by the husband, Sheldon; and three foster children, Mrs. Fred Hemphill of Tekamah, Neb., and Leonard and William Frick of Howe; a brother, R. H. Kellogg of Craig, Colo.; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Dugan of Okalahoma City. Services Wednesday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1946
Frick Burton L, 49, R. 3, Kendallville, died Tuesday at DeKalb Hospital. Born in Brimfield Sept. 7, 1928, he was the son of Herman and Ruth (Edsall) Frick. He married Margaret Hoffman June 6, 1948. He was a partner in Frick Lumber Co., Brimfield, and a member of Elks Lodge 1194. Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Penny Guthrie, Kendallville, Cindy and Peggy Frick , at home; a son, Terry, North Webster; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Josephine) Gallup, Wolcottville; and Mrs. Gerald (Marceile) Potee, Brimfield; one brother, Harold, rural Wawaka; and two grandchildren. One brother, Robert, preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1978
Frick Clarence W was born April 22, 1894 to William and Ida (Osborn) Frick on the farm two miles east of Cosperville, where he continued to reside during his life. There were 7 children in the family, Mrs. Dale Reidenbach, Whittier, Calif., Alva at Plymouth, Sheldon, near Albion. The parents, one sister, Carrie, and 2 brothers, Carl and Russell, are deceased. In 1913 he married DeAnna King, who with three children survive. They are Shirley Ann and Loyal at home, Joyce Maxine, (Mrs. Glen Hooten) of Wawaka; also one grandson, Merle Glen Hooten. He was in charge of one of the school hacks. He passed away March 26, 1939, being almost 45 years of age. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Funeral at his church March 30. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1939
Frick DeAnna, 91, a resident of Kendallville Manor, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born in Noble County May 31, 1895, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Grace King. On June 25, 1913, she married Clarence W. Frick, who died in March 1939. She was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church and charter member of Elkhart Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce M. Hooten of Kendallville, and Shirley Ann Riles of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a son, Loyal C. of Wawaka; two sisters, Ruth Carson of Redlands, Calif.; and Josephine Peterson; a brother, Robert of Marshall, Mich.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-11-1986
Frick Donald P, 95, of Rome City, died Sept. 24, 2005 at his home. He was a farmer, born Nov. 1, 1909 in Noble County to Jesse and Ada (Reidenbach) Frick. In February 1937 in Rome City he married Etha Conley. She died April 24, 1960. He married Florence Stables on Nov. 5, 1960. She died July 15, 2002. Surviving are a son, Kenneth Broom of Howe; 6 daughters and 5 sons-in-law, Shirley and Bob Wonders of Howe, Beverly and Paul Nicholas of Centreville, Mich., Jeraldine and Gavino Olvera, Carol and Eldon Leitch and Kelly Broom of Rome City, and Florence and David VanDeKeere of Topeka; a sister, Esther Poage of Kendallville; a brother, Robert Frick of Orlando, Fla.; 33 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John; and 2 sisters, Lucille Becker and Helen Chapman. Services Tuesday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-26-2005
Frick Etha Berniece, about 54, a lifelong resident of the Rome City community, died at McCray Hospital April 24, 1960. She was a member of Rome City Baptist Church and Orange Twp Home Economics Club. Surviving are the husband, Donald; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Wonders of Burr Oak, Mich.; two grandchildren; and a half-sister, Mrs. Gladys Eagleson of LaGrange. Funeral in a Wolcottville funeral home Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1960
Frick Florence E, 79, She was a member of Weston Street Bible Church, Rome City. She was born Nov. 9, 1922 to Charles H. M. and Mabelle (Clair) Staples in Kidder County, N.D. She married Isaac Broom May 5, 1942. He died May 6, 1960. She married Donald Frick Nov. 5, 1960 in Rome City. Surviving are her husband; a son, Kenneth Broom of Howe; 5 daughters and 4 sons-in-law, Beverly and Paul Nicholas of Centreville, Mich., Florence and David VanDeKeere of Topeka and Jeraldine and Gavino Olvera, Carol and Eldon Leitch and Kelly Broom of Rome City; a stepdaughter; 33 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Clarice Broom of Huntington, Donna and Glenn Janssen of Jewell, Emma and Guy Kerns of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Mabelle and Wayne Romp of Stanhope, Iowa; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Frances Staples, Russel and Donna Staples and Richard and Doris Staples of Jewell, and Kenneth and Ivadel Staples of Williams, Iowa. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Broom, and 2 brothers, Lester and George Staples. Services Friday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-16-2002
Frick Ford C, 83, Wawaka native, baseball commissioner 1951-1965, died in Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville, N.Y. Saturday. Survivors include his wife, the former Eleanor Cowing; a son, Frederick; a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Clara) Couts, Ligonier; and two grandchildren. His grandfather brought the family to America in the 19th century, settling in Noble County. His father, Jack, was postmaster in Brimfield for many years and also worked on the railroad. His first job was peddling newspapers in Brimfield. As a youth, he also weeded onions and worked on the railroad. He graduated from Rome City High in 1910 with 10 other students. He went to Fort Wayne International Business College and lived in Fort Wayne where he got his first taste of the newspaper business. At the age of 16 in the fall of 1910 he joined the staff of The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette as an office boy and police reporter for $3.50 a week. He served for the war department during WW I and became a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News after the armistice. (His newspaper and baseball career is outlined in The Kendallville News-Sun April 8, 1981.) His last trip to Noble County was in 1970 when he attended the 60th reunion of Rome City High School class. Private funeral services are planned. + 4-?-1981
Frick H Burdett, 78, of Goshen, a pioneer in asphalt paving in Indiana, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. He was an employee of the Indiana State Highway Commission for 13 years and was district superintendent at Kendallville sub-district for two years and at Goshen district for seven years. In 1927 he supervised construction of the first asphalt highway in northern Indiana. In 1924 he started Indiana Highway Materials, Inc., which he operated until Jan. 3, 1972 when it was sold to Arco Engineering Co., Inc. of Elkhart. He was born in Wawaka Dec. 14, 1893 and was married May 31, 1917 to Grace Yant. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. William L. Madigan of Veedersburg; a sister, Mrs. Harley Yant of Wawaka; two grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Goshen Masonic Lodge, South Bend Scottish Rite, Goshen American Legion Post 30, a veteran of WW I. Services Monday in Blocker-Harris Fifth St. Chapel. Burial, Violett Cemetery. + 2-18-1972
Frick Harold H, 84, died November 16, 2005 at his rural Brimfield home. He served as president and CEO of Frick Lumber Co. in Brimfield from 1951 to 2000. He was involved with the business for 65 years. His father started the sawmill business in 1924 in Valentine. A 1939 graduate of Rome City High School, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps for 13 months. He served on the East Noble School Board for 14 years; formed and coached Brimfield Little League Baseball. He played and coached in the Federation Baseball League, where he was a pitcher until he was 35 years old. He was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren for 84 years and a member of Gideons International; a charter member of Brimfield Lions Club; member of American Legion Post 81 in Rome City; Indiana Hardwood Lumberman's Association, National Lumberman's Association; and on the board of the Timbercrest Retirement Home in North Manchester. He was born December 14, 1920 in Elkhart Twp, Noble County, to Herman R. and Ruth L. (Edsall) Frick. On December 31, 1938 in Auburn he married Virginia M. Savoie. She died March 2, 2004. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ford and Brenda Frick of Albion, and Harlan and Linda Frick of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Bill Snyder of Plymouth, and Carolyn and Marvin Heller of Kendallville; a sister, Josephine Gallup of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Ford Jr. and Holly Frick, Chris Frick, Rhonda and Greg Baker, Julie and John Reid, Joel and Susie Frick, Dr. Bill and Kim Snyder, Kirk and Deb Snyder, and Michelle and Jon Hale; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Burton; and a sister, Marceile Potee. Services at Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 12-1-2005
Frick Harry D, about 73, a businessman of Wawaka for many years, died at the McCray Hospital in Kendallville March 20, 1967, following surgery. He was owner and manager of the Frick Farm Supply and Feed Mill at Wawaka. He was born to Edward and Lillie (Becker) Frick at Wawaka August 16, 1893. His wife, to whom he was married August 19, 1917, survives. She is the former Mary Blosser. Also surviving are three sons, Harry D. Jr. of Monticello, Merrill B. of Wawaka, and Edward of Dallas, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Ramsey and Mrs. Joan Browning of McMinnville, Ore., and Mrs. Nancy Battaglia of Chicago; 13 grandchildren; four half-sisters, Mrs. Floyd Jett and Mrs. Laurel Kendall of Wawaka, Mrs. Jesse Boss of Albion, and Mrs. Robert Fought of Topeka. Services yesterday at Wawaka Church of the Brethren, of which he was a member. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-?-1967
Frick Herman R, 55, (b. 3-1-1896 - d. 8-16-1951) Brimfield merchant and president of the Frick Lumber Co. which operates a sawmill there, died Thursday at McCray Hospital. He was stricken with a heart attack. In addition to operating the general store many years and engaging in the lumber business, he owned several farms and was an active member of the Wawaka Church of the Brethren and prominently identified with community affairs. Surviving are the wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald Potee, Brimfield; three sons, Harold, Robert and Burton, all Brimfield; 14 grandchildren; his stepmother, Mrs. Mollie Frick, Topeka; two brothers, Harry of Wawaka, and Lester, Mishawaka; four half-sisters, Mrs. Jesse Boss, Albion, Mrs. Robert Fought, Topeka, and Mrs. Laura Kendall and Mrs. Floyd Jett of Wawaka. Services at Wawaka Church of the Brethren Sunday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-16-1951
Frick Howard Paul, 88, of Sturgis, died March 21, 2005 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. In 1975 he retired from Indiana Head Truck Line in Sturgis, following 25 years of service. He had transported milk for 10 years prior. He attended Sturgis Wesleyan Church. He was born July 15, 1916 in Noble County to George and Ethel (Fisher) Frick. On April 21, 1940 in Kendallville he married Marjorie Trowbridge. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Bull of Atwater, Calif.; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Duane and Jane of Shipshewana and Dean of San Francisco, Calif.; a brother, William of Spokane, Wash.; 3 granddaughters, Cindy Arnold, Bethany Clopp and Christina Chapin; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Services Saturday at Sturgis Wesleyan Church. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery in LaGrange. ^ 3-23-2005
Frick Jacob B, 94, one of the oldest living native-born Noble County citizens and father of Ford Frick, New York City, president of the National Baseball League, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clara Couts, here Nov. 12, 1947. He was born Aug. 4, 1853 in the vicinity of Duke’s bridge which crosses the Elkhart River, the son of Christian and Emily Dukes Frick. He was the last of a family of 12 children. For many years he was employed on the New York Central Railroad prior to retirement. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church here. He was united in marriage with Emma Prickett and she died 16 years ago. Two daughters also preceded him in death. Surviving are the son and daughter, and another daughter, Mrs. W. E. Zimmerman, Kendallville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services Friday from Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-?-1947
Frick John, pioneer citizen of this community, died Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer Boyd in Elkhart Twp, of paralysis. Four daughters, Mrs. Homer Boyd of Wawaka, Mrs. Nina Hunter of Brimfield, Mrs. E. Yost of near Cosperville, and Mrs. C. Hart of Montpelier, O.; and two sons, Jesse of Rome City, and George of Kendallville, survive. Funeral Sunday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1929
Frick John R, 63, of R. 1, Rome City, died Monday in McCray Hospital from a sudden heart attack. Born in Rome City Dec. 13, 1916, he was the son of Jesse and Ada Mae (Reidenbach) Frick. On June 21, 1953 in Kendallville he married Roberta J. Eckhart. He was a lifetime resident of the area and was employed as a plumber for Becker & Sons of Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Lucille) Becker of Ligonier, Mrs. Rolland (Esther) Poage of R. 3, Kendallville, and Mrs. Clarence (Helen) Chapman of R. 1, Rome City; and two brothers, Robert of Orlando, Fla., and Donald of R. 1, Rome City. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Frick Joseph, about 70, farmer and stock buyer of Elkhart Twp, ended his life Saturday by drowning at Jones Lake two miles west of Rome City. Suffering from worry over financial difficulties, he left his home Saturday morning and going to Jones Lake, rented a boat at the Shull landing. He rowed the boat immediately to the west end of the lake, anchored it securely. He had taken a rope with him, one end of which he tied to the boat and the other end around his right leg before jumping into the water. Soon after he had gone to the lake, Paul Nebehy and family of Fort Wayne went to the lake to fish. Mr. Nebehy saw the empty anchored boat and the body in the water. Mr. Frick was still breathing when found by Mr. Nebehy and was quickly taken to the west shore about 100 feet way. He died, however, soon after reaching the shore. He had practically always resided in Elkhart Twp. Some years ago he operated the sawmill near Cosperville. Surviving are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Charles Boss, Centreville, Mich., Mrs. Dwain Yoder, Mrs. Albert Yoder, both of Alma, Mich., Helen and a son, Cyrus, at home. One sister, Mrs. Wesley Weaver, resides near Wawaka. Funeral Tuesday from Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-?-1931
Frick Lillie May, daughter of John P. and Sarah Becker, was born October 4, 1874, and died February 27, aged 26 years, 3 months and 23 days. She was married March 7, 1892 to Edward Frick. Besides a kind and loving husband she leaves three small children, father and mother, six brothers, two sisters and many friends to mourn her loss. * 1901
Frick Manda, 16, daughter of Mrs. Delilah Frick, died one day last week. ^ 3-26-1886
Frick Marjorie Ellen, 84, of Sturgis, died May 15, 2004 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She attended Sturgis Wesleyan Church. She was born Feb. 10, 1920 in Noble County to Walter and Sarah (Zumbrun) Trowbridge. On April 21, 1940 she married Howard Paul Frick in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Brenda Bull of Atwater, Calif.; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Duane and Jane Frick of Shipshewana and Dean Frick of San Francisco, Calif.; 3 granddaughters, Cindy Arnold, Bethany Clopp and Christina Chapin; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Services Thursday at Sturgis Wesleyan Church. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. ^ 5-18-2004
Frick Mary "Blanche", 93, died Monday in Hillside Manor, McMinnville, Ore. She was born March 22, 1896 in Nappanee, the daughter of Elias and Amanda (Culp) Blosser. On Aug. 18, 1917 in Goshen, she married Harry D. Frick, who died in 1967. She graduated from Nappanee High School in 1914 and attended Manchester College and the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. She taught school a short time, and after WW I she and her husband moved to Wawaka where he operated a farm supply, feed mill and coal yard. In 1968 she moved to McMinnville. She was a member of McMinnville Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three daughters, Rosemary Ramsey of McMinnville, Joan Browning of Valley, Ariz., and Nancy Battaglia of N.Y.C.; three sons, Harry D. of Monticello, Edward E., of Dallas, Texas, and Merrill B. of Wawaka; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. A sister, Hazel Grasz; and two brothers, Merrill and Lowell, preceded her in death. Private graveside services Friday in Cosperville Cemetery. + 7-5-1989
Frick Mary E, about 77, died at the LaGrange County Hospital Aug. 22, 1953. She was a member of Wawaka Brethren Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jesse Boss of Albion, Mrs. Robert Fought of Topeka, Mrs. Floyd Jett and Mrs. Laurel Kendall of Wawaka; and one son, Harry D., Wawaka. Funeral at Wawaka Church of the Brethren Tuesday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-?-1953
Frick Robert R of Brimfield, died Oct. 14, 1964 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Wawaka on April 22, 1922, he was a veteran of WW II and a partner in Frick Lumber Co., Brimfield. Surviving are the widow, Betty Joslin Frick; four sons, Robert Jr. of Kendallville, Roy, Ronald and Richard at home; two daughters, Diane and Janice at home; two brothers, Harold of Brimfield and Bert of Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Gallup of Wawaka, and Mrs. Jerry Potee of Brimfield; his mother, Ruth of Brimfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-?-1964
Frick Russell, 29, lifelong resident of the Brimfield and Cosperville communities, ended his life Saturday by hanging himself in the farm building located on the northeast corner of the intersection of the Toledo-Chicago Pike and the village street. Funeral was Tuesday. He, his wife and 2 children resided in the residence just east of the building where he died. Although no notes were left explaining the act, it is generally believed melancholy and brooding over financial difficulties prompted him to place the noose about his neck and jump from the fender and radiator of his automobile. He was the son of Mrs. Ida Frick of near Cosperville and the late William Frick. August 20, 1921 he married Lulu Tryon. Two sons, William 5 and Leonard 3, were born to them. Also surviving are 3 brothers and one sister, Mrs. Myra Reidenbach, Calif., Alva, Plymouth, Sheldon of Clay Center, Kan., and Clarence who resides with the mother on the farm near Cosperville. Noble County Democrat 5-12-1927
Frick Ruth, 44, wife of Kenneth Frick of near Corunna died Friday in McCray Hospital at Kendallville. A daughter of Ollie and Essa Wiltrout Rynearson, she was born in Corunna June 7, 1906 and married Mr. Frick August 25, 1925. They had 2 children, Jane 15, and David, 12. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Kendallville, the Fairfield Twp Home Economics Club and the Help and Be Helped Club. Besides the husband and children, she is survived by her father Herb Rynearson and her stepmother; three sisters, Mrs. Teva Cory, Chicago, Mrs. Mildred Parvis, LaPorte, and Mrs. Joyce Sutton, near Howe; two half-sisters, Mrs. Marjery Gunderson, Medford, Oregon, Mrs. Gertrude Burgi, near LaGrange; three half-brothers, Dale, near LaOtto, Harold, west of Avilla and Calvin of Sturgis, Mich.; and one stepbrother, Robert Jones of Indianapolis. Services Monday in the A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. ~ 6-15-1950
Frick Ruth L, 82, Brimfield, died Monday (d. 4-18-1977) in McCray Hospital. Born March 9, 1895 in Albion, she was the daughter of William and Alta (McKeever) Edsall. She married Herman Frick Jan. 16, 1915 in Centreville, Mich. He died in August 1951. Surviving are two sons, Harold, R. 1, Wawaka, and Burton, R. 3, Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Josephine) Gallup, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Jerry (Marceile) Potee, Brimfield; 21 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. One son, Robert, and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday at Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1977
Frick Sheldon, 74, former teacher and principal in Cromwell High School, died Saturday in Clay Center, Kansas. Surviving are the wife, Rosemond, a brother and a sister. Rites Thursday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1965
Frick Susan Lorain, 6-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frick of Brimfield, died at the St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, following surgery. Surviving are the parents, four brothers, Robert, Roy, Ronnie and Richard; grandparents, Mrs. Ruth Frick, Brimfield, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Joslin, Atlantic, Mich. Graveside services at Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1954
Frick Susanna, aged 83 years, 11 months and 16 days, died at her home in Albion Saturday evening. She was one of the early settlers of the county. Surviving are a number of children and grandchildren. Funeral this afternoon at the U.B. Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Kendallville News Sun 10-20-1913 Contributed by Judy Richter
Frick Thelma M, 85, died Sept. 30, 2002 at Oak Leaf Village in Ligonier. A 1937 graduate of Manchester College, she was an elementary school teacher and a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren. She was born in Albion on Sept. 5, 1917 to Charles and Bessie (Waugh) Lamiller. She married Loyal C. Frick on April 24, 1940 in Cosperville. He died Feb. 2, 1994. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Lamiller, in 1971. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, David and Jan Frick of Wawaka; a granddaughter, Megan Frick; and a grandson, Brandon Frick. Service Thursday at Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-1-2002
Frick Virginia M, 84, of Wawaka, died March 20, 2004 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born January 12, 1920 in Brimfield to Walter and Ruby (Schott) Savoie. On December 31, 1938 in Auburn she married Harold H. Frick. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and their wives, Ford and Brenda Frick of Albion and Harlan and Linda Frick of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Sharon and Bill Snyder of Plymouth and Carolyn and Marvin Heller of Kendallville; a brother and his wife, Bernard and Ferne Savoie of Kendallville; a sister, Rosemary Squire of Brimfield; 5 grandsons, Ford Jr. and Holly Frick, Christopher Frick, Joel and Susie Frick, Dr. Bill and Kim Snyder and Kirk and Deb Snyder; 3 granddaughters, Rhonda and Greg Baker, Julie and John Reid, Michelle and Jon Hale; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Francis Bowman. A 1937 graduate of Rome City High School, she was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren and a homemaker dedicated to the Right to Life organization. Services Wednesday at Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 3-25-2004
Fricker June R, 66, died in Akron, O. today. She was born in Kendallville, the daughter of the late Bertha (McWhinney) Rickett. Surviving is her husband, Frank; a son, Fred E., Akron; and a daughter, Judy F. of Frederick, Md.; two aunts, Carrie McWhinney, Kendallville, and Francis M. McWhinney, Spencerville, Oh.; four grandchildren, Stephen and Susan Fricker, and Sean and Colleen Coakley. Services Monday at Billow Chapel in Fairlawn, a suburb of Akron. Burial, Mt. Peace Cemetery. + 2-?-1980
Fried Hannah D was born April 4, 1834 in the city of New York and was married to Gottlieb F. Fried April 17, 1853. They had 9 children, one of whom preceded her in death. In the winter of 1856 she united with the German Methodist Episcopal Church. She died May 24, 59 years 1 month and 22 days. ^ 6-2-1893
Friedel Allison Michele, 7, died June 18 in surgery after being hit by a pick-up truck while buying ice cream from a vendor in Bonita Springs, Fla. She had been staying with her father and stepmother, Randolph and Karen Friedel in Bonita Springs for the past two months. She was born in Kendallville on Feb. 15, 1974 at McCray Hospital. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Paula and Tony Antonucci, Auburn; her father and stepmother; a brother, Arian Antonucci, 5 months; two sisters, Jennifer Friedel, 1, and Gina Seigel, 13 of Garrett; and two grandmothers, Hazel Bateman, Auburn, and Evelyn Friedel, Angola. Her grandfathers, Paul Bateman and Harold Friedel, preceded her in death. Services Thursday in the chapel of First United Methodist Church, Auburn. + 6-?-1981
Friedel Paul John, 51, died May 13 in DeKalb Hospital. He was a resident of Butler. He was born Aug. 4, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio, a son of John and Theresa (McCarthy) Friedel. He married Martha Jean Krontz in Edgerton, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1955. A retired printer, formerly employed by Parrott Press, Fort Wayne, he was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hicksville, Ohio. Survivors include his mother in Avilla; his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Paula Hampel, Butler, Mrs. Sherry Rammazzina, Guatemala City, Central America, Bonnie and Penny, at home; one son, Jeremy Paul, at home; one brother, Ralph, Auburn; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Peachey, Kendallville; and two grandchildren. ~ 5-21-1981 + 5-13-1981
Friedel Theresa C, 87, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Home. She was a 45-year resident of the Auburn area, most recently living on Jefferson St. She was born Aug. 23, 1894 in Cecile, Ohio to Phillip and Anna (Kessler) McCarthy. She married John A. Friedel Nov. 17, 1911 in Bryan, Ohio. He and her parents preceded her in death. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Peachey, Kendallville; one son, Ralph, Auburn; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, one grandchild and one great-grandchild preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 2-?-1981
Friedline Nancy Jane (Burwell) was born in Allen County near Churubusco June 3, 1883; died Sept. 10, 1906, aged 23 years 3 months 3 days. Was married to Samuel Friedline June 1900, who with one child one year old, survives, one child dying at the age of 8 months and 20 days. Funeral at the residence on the 22nd. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-4-1906
Friend Arthur M, 55, R. R. 3, Auburn, a farmer residing in Jackson Twp, died Monday following a heart attack which occurred while he was conducting a memorial service in Grange Hall south of Garrett. He was a master of Friendship Grange 2404 of DeKalb County and was a member of the Rehoboth Methodist Church, Auburn Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree Masons in Auburn, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Mizpah Temple, Apollo Commandery No. 19 at Kendallville, William Hacker Charter No. 63 in Auburn, the Jackson Twp Farm Bureau and the Gideons. Survivors include the widow, Berniece; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Wible, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Robert Ridge, Butler, Mrs. J. C. Fisher, Avilla, and Ruth Ann at home; three sons, Donald, Auburn, and Larry and Paul, both at home; his father Charles Friend, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Lee, Huntington, and Mrs. Paul Goble, Columbia City; a brother, Royal of Decatur; and several grandchildren. Services May 12 at Auburn Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. ~ 5-12-1955
Friend Berniece B, 80, R. 2, Auburn, died Saturday in DeKalb Hospital. She was born May 6, 1901 in DeKalb County to Charles L. and Pearl B. (Garman) Peters. She married Arthur M. Friend May 4, 1922. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Donald E., Auburn, Larry D., Danville, Ill., and Paul W., Angola; four daughters, Mildred E. Fisher, Avilla, Marcille E. Wible of Fort Wayne, Evelyn L. Ridge of Butler and Ruth Ann Walters of Auburn; one sister, Bessie Moser of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Auburn First United Methodist Church, the Friendship Grange, the Jackson Twp Homemakers Club and Farm Bureau, and the OES in Spencerville. Services Tuesday in the First United Methodist Church. Burial, Roselawn Cemetery. ~ 7-30-1981
Friend Clarence A, about 68, of R. 1, Churubusco, died June 16, 1951 at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County. He is survived by the wife, Rista; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Krider, near Columbia City, Mrs. Ralph King, LaGrange, and Mrs. Robert Basham, near Churubusco; 11 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Rosa Heintzelman, Albion. Services Monday in Big Lake Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1951
Friend Eris N, 83, of Toledo, died Oct. 28, 2006 at Waterford Commons Nursing Center in Toledo. She attended Sparta Twp schools and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was born in Cromwell on Oct. 20, 1923, the daughter of Earnest and Mabel (Caskey) Coy. She married Lester D. Friend on Nov. 29, 1939 in Columbia City. Surviving are a grandson and his wife, Scott and Cheryl Lightfoot; 2 granddaughters and their husbands, Sarah and Randy Williams and Jami and David Wheeler; 5 sisters, Mary Biller, Charlotte Miller and Cynthia Aulbach of Fort Wayne, Nancy Ropp of Decatur and Sarah Marr of Fla.; and 4 brothers, Fredrick Gale, Donald and Chester Coy of Fort Wayne, and David Coy of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, James; and a brother, Paul Coy. Services today at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2006
Friend George W, son of Jacob and Sarah Friend, was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. Dec. 6, 1824 and died in Kendallville Nov. 13, aged 74 years 11 months and 7 days. He was married to Maria Oliver in LaGrange County on Jan. 9, 1850. They had 4 sons and 4 daughters. Three sons and one daughter survive, also a wife, one brother, 5 sisters and 14 grandchildren. ^ 11-17-1899
Friend John H, 90, of Kendallville, died Oct. 4, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a salesman with Sears for 15 years and at Kraft Foods for 25 years, retiring in 1982. He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran; a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Corunna, American Legion Post 97 of Kendallville, Disabled American Veterans and Kendallville VFW. He was born Nov. 12, 1914 in Kendallville. Surviving are a son, John of Butler; 2 daughters, Connie Patrick of Rome City and Ilene Foglesong of Garrett; a brother, Richard of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Iveta Grace (Kurtz); a daughter, Lani Waltz; and 2 sisters, Myrtle Christlieb and Ilene Carrick. Services Saturday at McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 10-5-2005
Friend Vern L, 78, of Kendallville, died Thursday in El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, Calif., where he was visiting his daughter. Born in Kendallville Feb. 12, 1909, he was the son of Theodore and Emma (Rhuehart) Friend. On June 15, 1935 in Kendallville, he married Ruth Mary Johnson. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was a draftsman at McCray Refrigerator for 45 years. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Elks Lodge, Kendallville, and Ben Hur Lodge. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Joan Lubera of Wheaton, Ill., and Hallis V. Ayres of Los Altos, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-29-1987
Friend Victor Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Friend, was born Dec. 7, 1919 at Albion and died at his home in Albion Feb. 26, 1920, aged 2 months and 14 days. He leaves the parents, one little brother, Ray, and his great-grandparents. Funeral at the home Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1920
Frink A P of Oxford, Kansas, formerly of this city, died suddenly Aug. 3 of paralysis. He was buried on his 59th birthday. His granddaughter, Eula Ray Thew, was buried at the same time. ^ 8-13-1886
Frink Nathan died at the residence of his son, Dr. Charles S. Frink, at Elkhart July 20, 1878, in the 78th year of his age. He was born in Oneida County, N.Y., Dec. 19, 1800, and came to Noble County in the spring of 1836 and settled near Port Mitchell, where he lived many years. In 1860, having sold his farm, he removed to Iowa, where he had his home until quite recently. He was twice married; his first wife died in 1837 and was buried at Wolf Lake. By her he had 5 children, all of whom are now living, three of whom reside in Noble County, one in Illinois, and one in Elkhart. Mrs. N. P. Eagles of Albion was a daughter. He subsequently married Miss Achsah Kent, who died a little over 4 years ago. By her he had 7 children, 4 of whom survive him. He was a member of the M. E. Church. > 7-25-1878

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