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Groh Frank A, of Rome City, died April 6 while at work at Brimfield. Surviving are two sons, Lewis in North Africa, and Paul near Kendallville; six daughters, Mrs. Beulah Cramer and Mrs. Clara Pomeroy of Mishawaka, Mrs. Ruth Brown of San Francisco, Mrs. Phyllis Herman of Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Helen Lock of Albion, and Mrs. Esther Wilson, R. 1, Pleasant Lake. Funeral Sunday at A. J. Berhalter Co. Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 4-?-1945
Groh Gertrude L, 54, R. 3, died Sunday at her home. A native of Kendallville, she was born Nov. 29, 1920, the daughter of William A. and Mabel Craven. She and Lewis Groh were married June 15, 1940. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Noble County Historical Society, Noble County Heart Fund and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; her mother; a daughter, Kae Ellen, Kendallville; a son, Robert, Kendallville; two stepdaughters, Faye Glass and Mae Duncan, Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A sister, Marjorie Sibert, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Groh Harold, Mishawaka died due to cancer. A former employee of Wheelbrator Corp., he had resided for many years in Mishawaka. Survivors are his widow, the former Doris Hull of Cromwell; two sons, Donne and Mike, Mishawaka; 2 sisters; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in the First Methodist Church, Mishawaka and burial was in that city. + 11-?-1971
Groh Lewis E, 93, formerly of Wolcottville, died Dec. 23, 2003 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Fla. He was born Aug. 22, 1910, the son of Frank Allen and Elizabeth (Zonker) Groh. Retired, he was the founder and owner of Lewger Machine & Tool in Kendallville. He was one of 4 soldiers who played "Taps" at the dedication of the World War Memorial building in Indianapolis on July 4, 1927. He was a crew chief in Casablanca during WW II, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a member of All Saints Church in Fla. Surviving are a daughter, Lena Glass, Sun City, Ariz.; a son, Robert of Goshen; a sister, Phyllis Herman, Coldwater, Mich.; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-31-2003
Groh Maurice S, 70, died in his home here Thursday of a heart ailment. He and his wife operated a photograph gallery here a number of years. He was prominent in Ben Hur circles and active in the local Methodist Protestant Church. Surviving are the widow; one son, Cleo near Brimfield; three grandchildren; and one brother, Frank of Brimfield. Funeral Saturday at the local M. P. Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1938
Groh Paul A, 64, 603 S. Main St., retired 20-year operator of Groh’s Standard Service Station at Drake Road and Main St., died Friday in Parkview Hospital. A lifetime Kendallville area resident, he was born Sept. 10, 1920 to Frank and Mary Elizabeth (Zonker) Groh. He married Maggie Handshoe June 14, 1964 in Lisbon. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Judy Brielmaier of South Bend, Vicki and Jackie at home; a son, Jerry of Defiance, Ohio; five sisters, Phyllis Herman of Coldwater, Mich., Esther Clarke of Fremont, Beulah Cramer of Mishawaka, Ruth Brown of Lucerne, Calif., and Clara Nichols of Elkhart; one brother, Lewis of South Milford; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. One sister preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 12-21-1985
Groh Ruth, 85, Kendallville, died Friday at McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 28, 1900 in Delaware County to George and Eva (Bennet) Drumm. She married Cleo Groh in 1920 in Muncie. He preceded her in death. She had lived in Kendallville since 1921 and was a member of the Mitchell Street Methodist Church and the Noble County Demonstration Club. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Mary Frances) Harden, Kendallville; one son, Lawrence, in Italy; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, four sisters and four brothers. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-14-1986
Groh Sheldon, 44, former Avilla area resident, died Tuesday in McCray. A co-owner of the Hayden Welding Co. in Kendallville, he was born Oct. 9, 1921, the son of Cleo and Ruth Drumm Groh. Surviving are the parents, his wife, the former Norma Jean Schlotterback; three daughters, Mariam, Jennifer, at home, and Christine, a student at San Diego, Calif.; a brother, Lawrence of Seattle, Wash.; and a sister, Mrs. Russell Hayden, Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-29-1966 + 9-?-1966
Groh Valentine was a native of Hesse Darmstadt on the Rhine, Germany, where he was born Feb. 2, 1800. He with his wife came to America in 1855, remaining in New York City a few months. With some of his children he then came to Indiana, locating in LaGrange County. He was a farmer. His wife died a number of years ago. For the last 16 years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Louis Liebing, now residing near South Milford. A few months ago he went to stay with another daughter, Mrs. Anthony Hassinger near Wright’s corners, where he died Oct. 31 at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. His funeral was at Wright’s Corners Evangelical Church on Nov. 4. Two of his daughters came from New York to attend the funeral. Of his family, there survive one son, 5 daughters, 38 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. ^ 11-9-1888
Groh William, 37, died at his residence in this city Feb. 11. He was born in Germany but emigrated to this country at the age of 14 or 15 years and worked in a machine shop in the city of New York. He came to LaGrange County with his parents in 1859 and soon after commenced clerking in the grocery for Peter Ringle in this city. In 1861 he enlisted in the 44th Reg. Ind. Vol., but being severely wounded, he returned home after serving about 7 months. He eventually started a business on his own. At one time he was probably the largest advertiser in the state and his likeness adorned quite a number of newspapers. During his prosperous days he built a large store room 165 feet in length, and a nice brick residence, putting all his capital and more into buildings, consequently his business suffered and he was obliged to suspend. (Newspaper torn) ^ 2-13-1877
Groh Willis E, 63, died this morning at his home in Corunna from heart trouble and dropsy. He was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County, born March 7, 1871 on a farm near Corunna. He later made his home in Corunna. Surviving are 2 adopted children, Mrs. Virgil Hartman of Ashley, and Robert Groh at home. Several brothers and sisters also survive, including Maurice Groh of this city. Funeral Friday from the Church of the Brethren at Corunna. Burial, Sixteen Cemetery, DeKalb County. ^ 12-12-1934
Groh Wilma A, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groh of Kendallville, died at her home on Tuesday following a long illness from blood poisoning. She was born in DeKalb County and attended the Ashley High School, later going to Fort Wayne where she secured employment with the Sherman-White Co. Failing health compelled her to return to the home of her parents. Surviving are the parents; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Cramer of Churubusco, Mrs. Kenneth Pomeroy of Elkhart, Mrs. Roy Wilson of Fort Wayne, Miss Ruth of Battle Creek, and Phyllis at home; two brothers, Lewis of Fort Wayne, and Paul of Corunna. Last rites Thursday from the Irwin & Reyher Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1936
Groll James Edward, 78, of Avilla, died February 2, 2004 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was employed as a civilian for 36 years with the U.S. Air Force at Williams Air Force Base as an avionics communication technician. He retired in 1988. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. He was a member of Avilla American Legion Post 240 and a 50-year member of the American Radio Relay League as an amateur radio operator. He was born May 5, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo. to Ed and Leah (Robertson) Groll. He served with the U.S. Navy as an aviation radio technician first class from September 1942 until December 1945. On December 13, 1945 in Kansas City, he married Ella Marie Lewis. She died October 8, 1967 in Mesa, Ariz. On December 26, 1969 in Mesa, he married Janis Arlene Whan. She died February 15, 2003 in Avilla. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James Jr and Rosalind Groll of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Joy Terry of Phoenix; a stepdaughter and her husband, Lana and Steve Ritter of Goffstown, N.H.; 2 stepsons, Michael and Dennis Shroyer; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Doris Layton of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lorene and Keith Ulshafter of Crawford, Colo; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Edgar and Olga Groll of San Diego, Calif., and Larry and Jacki Groll of Crawford, Colo; his mother-in-law, Lileth Whan of Avilla; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Clara Whan of Avilla and Paul and Joyce Whan of Kendallville; a granddaughter, Christi Terry of Phoenix; and 3 step-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were a granddaughter, Tabitha Groll; and a brother, Carl Groll. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. ^ 2-5-2004
Groll Janis Arlene, 70, died February 15, 2003 at her home. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla where she was a Sunday School teacher and Bible School worker. She was a director of Awana Club, a children's ministry in Arizona. She worked at the Kendallville Wal-Mart until becoming ill. She has lived in Avilla since 1994, coming from Arizona. She was born in Noble County February 25, 1932 to Kermit and Lileth (Weaver) Whan. Her father died March 31, 1993. Her mother survives in Avilla. She married Bernard Shroyer November 2, 1950. He died February 11, 1967 in Arizona. She married James Groll December 30, 1969. He survives in Avilla. Also surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lana and Steve Ritter of Goffstown, N.H.; 2 sons, Michael Shroyer of Grapevine, Texas and Dennis Shroyer of Hot Springs, Ark.; one stepson and his wife, James Jr. and Rosalind Groll of Phoenix; one stepdaughter, Joy Terry of Phoenix; 4 grandchildren and 2 spouses, Sabrina and Frank Carr, Samantha and Brian Coleman, Benjamin Cohen and Isaac Cohen; one step-granddaughter, Christy Terry; 3 great-grandchildren, Victoria, Franklin and Mackenzie Carr; and 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Joyce Whan of Kendallville, and Dick and Clara Whan of Avilla. Services Tuesday at Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. ^ 2-17-2003
Gromala Edward J, 64, of Howe, died Thursday at home from cancer. Born in Chicago Sept. 2, 1924, he was the son of Joseph E. and Rose (Gorcowska) Gromala. On Oct. 16, 1951 in Crown Point, he married Zelda Andusky. He moved to Howe 10 years ago from Hobart. He was a mechanic, retiring from Brighton Mushroom Farm in Brighton. He was a WW II Army veteran and 82nd Airborne paratrooper and a member of LaGrange American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife; a son, Joseph E. of Dallas Lake; a stepdaughter, Valerie Millus of Dallas Lake; a stepson, Anthony Kiefer of LaGrange; four sisters, Jean Mann of Keaau, Hawaii, Kay Sowers and Josephine Kasper, San Bernardino, Calif., and Florence Salazar of Chicago; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Funeral mass Saturday in St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. + 7-20-1989
Grooms Bertha E, 87, R. 1, Ligonier, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital from complications following a stroke. She was born in Rising Sun, Ohio Jan. 27, 1887 to John and Clara (Feister) Hoover. She married John E. Grooms April 1, 1905 in Paulding. He died in 1954. A resident of Noble County 68 years, she was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and a charter and 50-year member of Perry Twp Home Economics Club. Surviving are one son, Merrill, R. 1,Ligonier; one brother, Elmer, New Albany; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1974
Grooms George F, 79, died Tuesday at the Noble County Infirmary near Albion. He is survived by three sons, four daughters, 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Ligonier United Brethren Church. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 4-?-1941
Grooms Laroy, 75, died May 22, 2011 at his Goshen home. He was born Sept. 18, 1935 in Ligonier to Merril and Sally (Jones) Grooms. On Oct. 6, 1956 he married Barbara Culp in Goshen. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, John (Donna) Grooms of Rochester and Glenn Grooms of Goshen; grandsons Ryan, Shawn and Tyler Grooms; sisters, Carole (Ben) Russo of Elkhart, Mary (Bob) Culp of Goshen, Janet (Aaron) Prather of Osceola, and Pat (John) Cannon of Auburn. A graduate of Ligonier High School in 1953, he worked at Penn Controls for 15 years and retired from Monaco in 2002. He attended Grace Community Church and was a past member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren. Funeral Thursday at Grace Community Church. Burial, Violett Cemetery. ^ 5-24-2011
Grooms Merrill, 71, of R. 1, died Wednesday at Goshen Hospital. Born June 21, 1913 to John and Bertha (Hoover) Grooms, he married Sally Jones Jan. 19, 1935. A farmer, he was a lifelong Ligonier area resident. He belonged to Ligonier United Methodist Church and Stone’s Trace Historical Society. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Carole Russo of Elkhart, Mary Culp of Goshen, Janet Prather of Osceola and Pat Cannon of Auburn; one son LaRoy of Goshen; and 12 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-17-1984
Gross Agnes B, 76, Leesburg, died last Sunday at Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born Jan. 9, 1902 in Leesburg, she lived in the community her entire life. She was married in 1925 to Donald Ferverda who died in 1937. In 1946 she married Earl Gross, who died in 1972. A 50-year member of the OES Leesburg Chapter, she formerly owned and operated Burger Dairy Stores in Goshen and Warsaw. She is survived by two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mable Hoover, Richmond, and Mrs. Lloyd (Lucille) Harley, Leesburg. Funeral July 12 at Mishler Funeral Home. Burial, New Salem Cemetery. + 7-?-1978
Gross Barry died Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident at 300S and 500E in Noble County Friday. The automobile in which he was riding collided with a hay wagon at the intersection. He was born April 16, 1969 in Allen County, the son of Luther and Rebecca Gross, R. 2, Churubusco. He had worked for Frazier Farms in Churubusco and was currently employed with Churubusco Woodworking. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Luke at home; two sisters, Mari and Sheri at home; his grandparents, Ernest and Mildred Gross and Paul and Margie Herron, Churubusco; a great-grandmother, Grace Barcus of Churubusco. Services Wednesday at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-25-1987
Gross Edna M, 80, R. 2, Albion, died today at Whitley County Hospital. She was born July 12, 1901 in Baldwin, Mich., a daughter of Charles and Estella Garbutt Keller. On Dec. 20, 1956 she was married to Howard Gross. Their home was on a farm just outside of Merriam. He died May 26, 1978. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are three sons, Harold Lyster of Climax, Mich., John Lyster of Battle Creek, Mich., Robert Lyster of Elkhart; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Wilma) Rench of Union City, Mich.; a stepson, John Gross of Colon, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Glen (Edith) Trittipo of South Bend; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Clifford of Union City, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Gladys) Wood of Galesburg, Mich. Services at Spencer Funeral Home in Athens, Mich. Wednesday. Burial, Leonida, Mich. + 7-?-1981
Gross Ernest L, 87, Eel River Twp, Allen County farmer, died Saturday in Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City. He had hip surgery earlier in the week but his death was unexpected. He was born in Smith Twp, Whitley County on February 14, 1907 to Morris V and Susie (Switzer) Gross. On September 7, 1929 he married Mildred Owen in Albion. She survives. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1926. Following his marriage he lived in Eel River Twp and at his present farm east of Churubusco since 1941. He was still active in the operation of the family farm. He was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church near Churubusco. He served as vice president of the Allen County Farm Bureau for four years, was a former advisory member of Eel River Twp and director of the Whitley County REMC for 32 years. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Rowland (Elaine) Gilbert of Churubusco; six sons, Max, Owen D., Luther M., and Roger Gross all of Churubusco, and Alton and Larry Gross, both of LaOtto; two brothers, Guy E. and Herbert Gross, both of Churubusco; a sister, Erma Wilkinson, of Nappanee; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ross J., October 17, 1981; a brother Clarence; 2 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday in Wesley Chapel U.M. Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-4-1994
Gross Guy E, 92, Churubusco, died June 23, 2003 at The Oaks in Columbia City. He was born April 10, 1910 in Smith Twp to Morris and Susie (Switzer) Gross. He married Mary Lois McGuire November 3, 1929 at her parents' home near Churubusco. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Louis and Donald Barnhart of Fort Wayne, Mary Ann and Leonard Hazen of Churubusco and Connie Nestel Teghtmeyer of Columbia City; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Don E. and Marilyn Gross and Lynn and Joellen Gross of Churubusco; and a daughter-in-law, Joyce A. Gross of Avilla; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a son, Robert J., December 29, 1997; 2 sons-in-law, Roger L. Nestel May 25, 1984 and James A. Teghtmeyer March 23, 1999; 3 brothers, Clarence, Ernest and Herbert; and a sister, Erma Wilkinson. He served as Smith Twp trustee from 1943 to 1951 and was an 18-year member of the board of directors of the Whitley County Hospital. He was organizer and past president of Indiana Drainage Contractors Association; a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of Churubusco Lodge 515 F&AM, OES 136, Scottish Rite Valley and Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne, and a charter member of Churubusco Rotary Club. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1928, was a lifelong resident of Smith Twp and farmed with his brother, Herbert L., until his retirement in 1990. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-26-2003
Gross Howard R, 79, of R. 2, Albion, died Friday at the Whitley County Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1898 in Noble County to John A. and Emma M. Felger Gross. In 1921 he married Rachel Addis and they lived all their married life in Noble County. She preceded him in death in January 1955. In 1956 he married Edna Lyster and they lived near Merriam. He worked for the Noble County Co-op for 12 years and for eight years was employed by the Star Mobile Home in Union City, Mich. He was a member of the Merriam Christian Chapel. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son, John A. of Colon, Mich., a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Edith) Trittipo of South Bend; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three stepsons, John Lyster of Battle Creek, Mich., Harold Lyster of Climax, Mich., and Robert Lyster of Ludington, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jack (Wilma) Rench of Union City, Mich.; two brothers, Alfred of Churubusco and Everett of Auburn; one sister, Mrs. T. H. (Bernice) Bonar, Churubusco. Services Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-1-1978 + 5-?-1978
Gross John died at Ligonier Jan. 25, 1882, aged 47 years, 3 months and 21days, having been born in Galia County, Ohio Oct. 4, 1834. His father with his family settled in Leesburg, Kosciusko County, in 1837 and after living there 2 years removed to Benton in Elkhart County in 1839. In 1855 he married Miss Hoops of New Paris, Elkhart County. They had five children. No date
Gross Kenneth E, 77, a former resident of Churubusco, died August 25, 2009, at the Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester. He was born in Arcola on October 31, 1931, a son of Alfred H. and Icie (Shively) Gross. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1951. A volunteer with the Brethren Volunteer Service for two years, he served in Vienna, Austria helping rebuild the city that had been destroyed during World War II. In 1957 he again shipped out, this time from Chicago as a cook on an iron ore boat which sailed the Great Lakes. He worked as a cook for Republic Steel for 14 years, and later for Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company, retiring in 1984. An older brother Alfred Gross, Jr., died on September 20, 1991. Surviving are a niece and 3 nephews. Graveside services August 29 at Christian Chapel Cemetery. Sheets & Childs 8-26-2009
Gross Leona M, 91, of Churubusco, died Feb. 11, 2008 at Regency Place in Fort Wayne. She spent all of her adult life on the family farm in Smith Twp in Whitley County until moving to Churubusco late in life. She worked at Blue Bell in Columbia City for 7 years and retired in 1981 from Dana Corp. in Churubusco after 27 years. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church in Churubusco and the Churubusco Literary Club. She was born July 18, 1916 to John Lawrence and Ella E. (Claxton) Diffendarfer in Green Twp, Noble County at the old Green Center Store her parents owned. She married Herbert L. Gross in Columbia City on Sept. 23, 1937. He died April 25, 1998. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Richard Baughman of Churubusco; a sister, Bonnie Heintzelman of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Irene Diffendarfer of Fort Wayne; and 2 granddaughters, Melissa Baughman and Lori and Kevin Haydl of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Diffendarfer in 1984, and a granddaughter, Stacey Baughman in 1972. Services Thursday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 2-13-2008
Gross Max G, 81, of Eel River Twp, Allen County, died Nov. 8, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1945 and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Churubusco American Legion Post 157 and retired from Figel Construction in Fort Wayne. Surviving are children, Roxie (Dennis) Gloyd, Jerrold "Jake" (Debbie) Gross and Sue (Tom) Gilbert of Churubusco; brothers, Owen (Vera), Luther (Becky) and Roger (Susie) of Churubusco, and Alton (Marilyn) and Larry (Patricia) of LaOtto; sister, Elaine (Rowland) Gilbert of Churubusco; sister-in-law, Linda Gross of Auburn; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; son, Allen; and brother, Ross. Services Tuesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial with military rites in Christian Chapel Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 11-9-2008
Gross Mildred, 90, a resident of Churubusco and formerly of Eel River Twp in Allen County, died Tuesday in the emergency room of Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Noble County on June 18, 1909 to Otis and Maggie (Diffendarfer) Owen. She spent her formative years in Noble County. On September 7, 1929 in Albion she married Ernest Gross, who died June 4, 1994. She spent most of her married life on the family farm in Eel River Twp. She had moved to Churubusco earlier this year. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Rowland Gilbert of Churubusco; 6 sons and 5 daughters-in-law: Max Gross, Owen and Vera Gross, Luther and Becky Gross, and Roger and Suzy Gross, all of Churubusco, and Alton and Marilyn Poe Gross and Larry and Patricia Gross, all of LaOtto; one brother, Homer Owen of Albion; 2 sisters and one brother-in-law, Ruth Ott of Albion and Viva and Harold Harlan of Churubusco; 29 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Ross J., 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday in Wesley Chapel UN Methodist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 8-31-1999
Gross Rachel, about 54, who resided one-half miles west of Merriam, died Jan. 23 in Luckey Hospital after suffering a heart attack earlier. A native and lifelong resident of Noble County, she was a member of Christian Chapel at Merriam. Surviving are the husband, Howard; a son, John of Coldwater, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Edith Trittipo, South Bend; five grandchildren; a brother, Cyril Addis near Albion; and a sister, Mrs. Bert Keister near Churubusco. Services Tuesday in the Churubusco funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1955
Gross Richard A, 77, of Rome City, died Friday at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He worked as a machinist for Kunkle Valve in Fort Wayne, retiring after 25 years in 1994. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Wolcottville and American Legion Post 381 in Rome City. He graduated from Arcola High School in 1949. He was born in Green Center on Oct. 12, 1930 to Everett and Mary Ruth (Mauer) Gross. He married Ruth Benzinger on April 30, 1960 at Soest Immanuel Lutheran Church in Allen County. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Best of Fort Wayne; a son, Larry of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren, Sarah and Justin Gross, Joe, Jacob and Christine Best. Services Tuesday at Messiah Lutheran Church. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. ^ 8-17-2008
Gross Ross J, 40, R. 2, Avilla, died Saturday in University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. A well-known area farmer and Swan Twp 4-H leader, he had been employed 16 years with Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He was born October 28, 1940 in Allen County, the son of Ernest and Mildred (Owen) Gross. He married Linda Miller August 1, 1964. Surviving are his parents in Churubusco; his wife; two daughters, Tiffney and Trina, a son, Tyler, all at home; his grandmother, Maggie Owen of Columbia City; a sister, Mrs. Roland (Elaine) Gilbert, Churubusco; six brothers, Max, Owen, Alton, Luther and Roger, all of Churubusco, and Larry, R. 1, LaOtto. Services Tuesday in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 10-22-1981
Gross Virginia B, 93, of rural Churubusco in Noble County, died February 10, 2000 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Allen County on August 19, 1916 to John and Gladys (Benward) Dafforn. On March 3, 1939 in Allen County she married Delbert E. Gross. He died February 11, 1991. She grew up in Eel River Twp and later in Fort Wayne. Following her marriage she lived on a farm in Swan Twp for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in their farming operation. Surviving are a daughter, Dianna Shank of Fort Wayne; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Steven E. and Karla Gross of Churubusco, and David W. and Theresa Gross of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Marilyn Gaff of Churubusco, and Phyllis Clawson of Avilla; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death also by a daughter, Vicki Carpenter on November 11, 1996; a brother, Paul Dafforn; and 2 sisters, Ruth Morkoetter and Naomi Johnson. Services in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 2-24-2000
Grossman Ethel G, 82, Kendallville, died Friday at McCray Hospital. She was born July 6, 1906 to Sylvanus and Rosabell (Turner) Walker in Kendallville, and married Lester Grossman July 6, 1935 in Auburn. He died Aug. 27, 1982. She was a member of OES and Anthony Wayne Court No. 3, Mitchell St. United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors of America, Senior Citizens of America and the Second Time Around Club. She is survived by two daughters, Arlene Tungate of Okeechobee, Fla., and Janet Stout of Waterloo; one son, Lester Goudy, Otsego, Mich.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-12-1988
Grossman George M, son of Henry M. and Mary Jane Grossman of Orange Twp, died Feb. 25 without a moment’s warning. He was driving his father’s team when they took fright and ran. While they were running down the field a wheel of the wagons struck a reclining stake of the fence, which threw him from the wagon with violence upon the frozen ground. He was born in Franklin County, Penn. Oct. 19, 1866 and came to Indiana with his parents April 15, 1871, who settled at Wright’s Corners, LaGrange County. Subsequently they moved to Noble County on the farm they now occupy. His brother died April 12, 1871. His mother died April 15, 1872. His little sister died 3 months after his mother’s death. He leaves one sister of 19 summers, a father and stepmother; 3 half-sisters and 3 half-brothers. He was 20 years, 4 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. Funeral Sunday. Burial in the cemetery at the Corners. ^ 3-4-1887
Grossman Henry M, 91, Civil War veteran and pioneer resident of Orange Twp, died Saturday at the Kendallville hospital. Death resulted from senility and complications which developed following a fall. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Catherine Edmonds of Brimfield, Mrs. Jennie Carmier of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Flora Holden, Kendallville, Lewis V., Rome City, William and Harvey of Wolcottville; eight grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday from Evangelical Church, Woodruff. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 1-?-1936
Grossman John C was born Jan. 1, 1863 and died Dec. 18, 1956. Services at William Funeral Home Dec. 21. Burial, Sloan Cemetery. + 12-18-1956
Grossman Lester, 78, 623 E. Wayne St., died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne Friday. He was born May 29, 1904 in Van Wert, Ohio to Lewis and Clara Grossman. He was married July 6, 1935 in Auburn to Ethel Walker. He retired from International Harvester in 1966 after 43 years service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and the Senior Citizens. Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Janet Stout, Corunna; a stepdaughter, Arlene Dungate, Florida; a stepson, Lester Goudy, Mich.; four grandchildren. Services Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-27-1982
Grossman Lloyd was born Aug. 12, 1899 and died Dec. 25, 1967. Services at William Funeral Home Dec. 28. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 12-25-1967
Grossman Thelma J, 90, of Avilla, died Nov. 4 in Sacred Heart Home. The Kendallville native was the widow of Howard, who died in 1982. Surviving are sisters, D. Katherine Munk, Cleo McKean, Alberta Jackson and Jean Fox of Kendallville and Margaret Shippy of Muncie. Graveside services Thursday in chapel of Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-7-1996
Grosswege Agnes, 79, a resident of the Sacred Heart Home, died July 7 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born October 7, 1879 in Avilla. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include a sister, Miss Christine Grosswege, also a resident of Sacred Heart Home, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services Friday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 7-9-1959
Grosswege Anna Christine, 88, was born Oct. 20, 1883 in Avilla to Henry and Bernadine (Fanger) Grosswege. She was an Avilla native and had resided at Kneipp Springs the last four years. She died at McCray Hospital June 19. Only nieces and nephews survive. Funeral mass was June 22 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Avilla. ~ 6-22-1972 + 6-?-1972
Grosswege Dina, 82, died at her home southeast of Avilla Friday morning complications and shock resulting from a fall on ice ten days ago when she fractured her hip. She had been a resident of this community practically all her life. Her husband died two years ago. Surviving are six daughters, Agnes and Anna at home, Regina at Elwood, Mrs. Elizabeth Zeebs, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Mary Hackman, Kokomo; and a son, John of Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral Monday from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Avilla Catholic Cemetery. + 1-?-1928
Grosswege Henry, 77, died December 22 at his home southeast of Avilla following a stroke of apoplexy on Monday of the preceding week. He was born in Westphalia, Germany and came to this country when a young man. In 1874 he was married to Dina Fanger and moved to the farm where they have since resided. Surviving are his wife and seven children, one son and six daughters; and nine grandchildren; a brother in Germany. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where funeral services were held Saturday. ~ 12-31-1925
Grover Ethel, 81, (b. 2-9-1900 - d. 8-19-1981) died Wednesday at Whitley County Hospital after suffering a heart attack. She lived at North Webster. She married Gerald Grover in 1918 in Auburn. They lived in Auburn and in North Manchester, but quite a few years ago settled in Albion, living in the brick house at the corner of E. Main and Elm St. He was a long-time Standard Oil representative. He retired a number of years ago. She was a member of Albion Study Club, Eastern Star and Thimble Sew and So Club, and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church when living in Albion. She was born in 1900 to Richard and Ola Smith Snyder. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Thomas (Frances), Mrs. Max Rimmel (Doris), both of Albion, Mrs. Eugene Coverstone (Jean), North Webster, and Mrs. Donald King (Patricia), West Lafayette; one brother, Harold, Auburn; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. + 8-19-1981
Grover Mildred, daughter of George and Ella (Lemons) Hyndman who were residents of the Broadway area, had several relatives of the Hyndmans attend her funeral services last Wednesday in Mishawaka. + 7-?-1968
Groves Mary Josephine, a pioneer resident of LaGrange County, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Hardiman in Howe where she had been making her home. She had been blind for the past 22 years. Services were today at the Methodist Church in Howe. Burial will occur in Pretty Prairie Cemetery. She was born Dec. 31, 1856 in Holmes County, Ohio, the oldest of four children born to John Q. A. Booth and Sarah Pomeroy, all of whom have preceded her in death. She came to LaGrange County when three years of age in a covered wagon. She attended the Ontario Collegiate Institute and then taught school until her marriage Dec. 14, 1876 to William H. H. Groves of Greenfield Mills, where they made their home for a few years and later moved to a farm home near Pretty Prairie. She was a charter member of the Ladies’ Christian Alliance which later became the Ladies Aid. After moving to Howe she transferred her membership to the Howe Methodist Church. Two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hardiman, and Mrs. W. H. W. Hardiman, both of Howe; one granddaughter, Miss Josephine Hardiman; a sister, Mrs. William Booth of Orland survive. Her husband died in 1901. + No date
Growcock Alvin D, about 57, died February 22 following a heart attack at his home near Clayton, Mich. He was born in Noble County Oct. 13, 1891 and moved to Moorestown, Mich. in 1911, where he married Emily Anderson July 9, 1912. In 1928 they moved to Kimmell and in 1938 moved to Clayton, Mich. He is survived by the widow; two sons, Alvin Dean of Kimmell, and James Loran of Clayton; two daughters, Mrs. Valda Bickel of Willard, Ohio, and Mrs. Evelyn Lord of San Bernardino, Calif.; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Edith Fausnaugh of Kimmell; and a brother Harold of Marion, Ind. Two sisters, two brothers and a daughter preceded him in death, as well as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Growcock. Services Friday at Everiss Funeral Home in Adrian, Mich. Burial, North Dover Cemetery near Clayton. + 2-?-1949
Growcock Alvin Dean, 66, of Kimmell, died Wednesday at his residence. He had been ill eight months with cancer. He was born June 25, 1913 in Moorestown, Mich., the son of Alvin and Emily (Anderson) Growcock. He married Hermal West Aug. 2, 1952. He had lived most of his life in the Kimmell area and was a retired employee of Superior Iron & Metal in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Tully of Elkhart; four sons, Larry with the U. S. Army in West Germany, Loren Dean, Roderick, and Blane, all at home; two sisters, Mrs. Valda Heller and Mrs. Evelyn Lord, Pleasant Lake, Ohio; a brother, James of Ligonier; and five grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1980
Growcock Annabel May, 84, of Wawaka, died January 11, 2007 at Harbor View Hospital in Seattle, Wash., while visiting her son. She had retired from Essex Wire in Topeka. She was a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church. She was born December 14, 1922 in DeKalb County to Howard and Ruth (Christlieb) Fike. She married Elmer Strater and he died in 1971. She married Sidney VanDousen and he died in 1981. Her third husband, William D. Growcock, died in 2004. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jeanne Strater of Yakima, Wash.; a brother, Wayne Fike of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Miller in 2001; 2 sisters, Dorothy Latta and Beulah Critten; and a brother, Glen Fike. Services Thursday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-16-2007
Growcock Blane R, 50, died Oct. 16, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Mishawaka. He was born Jan. 31, 1963, to Alvin “Dean” and Hermal Growcock in Kimmell. An active member of the Logan Center, South Bend community, where he was a resident for many years, Blane enjoyed a wide range of activities such as dancing, bowling and caring for animals. He previously participated in Special Olympics, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, rode horses with Reins of Life, was employed through Logan Industries, and looked forward to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair every year. He is survived by his sister, Vivian (Jerry) Needler, New Paris; brothers, Larry (Dina) Growcock, Bardolino, Italy, and Roderick Growcock, Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Deo D. (Judy) Growcock and Loran D. (Sandy) Growcock, Ligioner. A memorial service, Nov. 9, 2013, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Sparta Cemetery at a later date. ^ 10-22-2013
Growcock Deo Dean and his wife, Judith Ann, were killed September 7, 1967 when a car drag-racing another on U. S. 33 north of Wolf Lake veered across the center line and hit the Growcock vehicle head-on. They were married at Cromwell Aug. 30, 1958 and are survived by two sons, who were also in the accident, Loran Dean 8, and Roderick Allen 7. She was born Feb. 6, 1941 to Albert and Lattice (Ganger) Smith, and is survived by her parents, of Cromwell; two brothers, Albert Jr., Goshen, Tharon, Syracuse; and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Kreager, Goshen. He was born April 7, 1940 to Alvin Dean and Hermal (West) Growcock of Kimmell and is survived by his parents; a brother Larry Lee serving with the Armed Forces in Florida; one stepsister, Mrs. Larry Tully, Fort Gordon, Ga.; and a half-brother Blane Randall of Kimmell. + 9-?-1967
Growcock Donna Mae, 69, died Oct. 23 in Steuben County Rest Home, Angola. She was born Jan. 3, 1929 in Avilla to Frank and Nina (Weaver) Growcock. She was a lifetime Noble County resident. Surviving are 4 sisters, Mary Jo Gard of Fremont, Nancy Fulford of Wawaka, Peggy Wilber of Fort Wayne and Beverly Groves of Albion; 3 brothers, Robert and James of Wolcottville and Larry "Pete" of Albion. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Rink and Jean Huth. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 11-5-1998
Growcock Ethel Marie died Sept. 7, 2001 at North Ridge, Manitowoc, Wis. The Ligonier High School graduate was retired after working for Essex Wire and the Ligonier Garment Factory. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ligonier and Nokomis, Fla. She was born to Fayette Robert and Leora Belle (McGuire) Lepird. On Dec. 13, 1930 in Goshen she married Robert Floyd Growcock, who died Dec. 17, 1983. Also preceding her in death were a son, Robert on July 2, 2001; 6 brothers, Lester, Joseph, Willis and Clair Lepird and Earl and Darrell Braginton; 4 sisters, Cleo Foster, Flossie Freed, Myrta Orr and Glenniece DePew; a granddaughter, Jennifer Growcock; and 2 great-grandchildren. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jo Growcock of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Growcock of Wausau, Wis.; a sister, Helen Wolfe of Ligonier; 5 granddaughters and their husbands, Cathy and Gale Trout, Diana and Mark Owens, Wendy and John Heiting and Emily and Lee Hauser, and Michelle and James Flynn; 4 grandsons and their wives, Robert and Kimberly Growcock of Orange Park, Fla., Steven and Penny Growcock of Jensen Beach, Fla., David and Shannon Growcock of St. Louis, Mo., and Christopher and Martha Growcock of Indianapolis; 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services Wednesday at Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-11-2001
Growcock Frank C, 69, a native and retired farmer of Noble County, died Feb. 16 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Forrest Ritter, in Ligonier, from an illness of several years. Surviving are one son, Floyd of Ligonier; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Duesler, Mrs. Belle Chaffee, and Mrs. Ritter, all Ligonier; one foster daughter, Mrs. Alice Heffner of Ligonier; two brothers, Fred of Fort Wayne, and Marion of Kimmell; two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Biddle of Ligonier and Mrs. Elva Kimball of Fort Wayne. Services Sunday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1939
Growcock Frank W, 73, died July 15 in LaGrange Hospital. He was born April 20, 1908 in Swan Twp to Newman and Sarah (Fulk) Growcock. He married Nina Weaver Oct. 17, 1928. Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Donna, at home, Mary Jo Gard, Fremont, Jean Huth, Wolcottville, Nancy Fulford, Wawaka, Peggy Wilber, Fort Wayne, and Beverly Groves, Albion; three sons, Robert and James, Wolcottville, Larry, Albion; a sister, Elnora Perry, Terre Haute; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter, Shirley Rink, preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1980; and a sister also preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 7-23-1981 + 7-?-1981
Growcock Freeda died March 8, 1950 at her home in Kimmell following a short illness. For many years she had been The American’s Kimmell news correspondent. Surviving are the husband, Dean; two sons, Deo and Larry at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Johnston of Kimmell; three brothers, Clyde of South Bend, Carl of Kimmell, and Fred of Union City, Mich.; and three sisters, Mrs. Cora Gangwer of Kimmell, Mrs. Fay Emery of South Bend, and Mrs. Esther Browning of Mishawaka. Funeral at Sparta Christian Church Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1950
Growcock George J, 70, lifelong resident of Noble County, died last Wednesday at his home in Ligonier after a prolonged illness from complications. Forty-four years ago he married Mary Boss of Elkhart Twp, and they had seven children: Ollie, of Leesburg, Thurlow of Plymouth, Harry and Carl of South Bend, Mrs. Fred Tschabold of Elkhart, and Mrs. Charles Castetter and Mrs. Roy Elijah, Ligonier. These, together with the widow and two brothers, Edward and Oscar of Ligonier, survive. He was a member of the Ligonier Masonic Lodge. Services last Friday at the Christian Church in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1928
Growcock Harold R, a former resident of Noble County, died June 11, 1963 at the Veteran’s Hospital in Marion. Nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Thursday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-11-1963
Growcock Hannah died March 11, 1909. She was born June 11, 1840 in Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of Joel Maggart. She came to Noble County as a child and married Charles Growcock in 1863. He died February 7, 1907. Surviving are 4 sons, William, James and O. E. of Columbia City, and Joel of Goshen; 2 daughters, Anna Newcomb of Huntington and Sarah Perl of Columbia City; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Baughman of Kimmell, Susan Bowers and Rebecca Maggert of Cromwell; and 2 brothers, Martin of Iowa and David of Cromwell. Burial, South Park Cemetery. * 3-?-1909
Growcock Hattie Seba, 76, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died at the Alfran Nursing Home in Warsaw on Jun 26. She is survived by two sons, Charles of Ligonier, and George of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Sprague of Ligonier, Mrs. Francis Drake of Walkerton, and Mrs. Charles Mellon of Valparaiso; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Frank Miller, Beaverton, Mich. The funeral was at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 6-?-1948
Growcock Judith Ann - See Deo Dean Growcock.
Growcock Loran Dean, 47, died May 24, 2006 at his Ligonier home. He was the owner of Loran's Body Shop in Albion. Surviving are 3 brothers and a sister-in-law, Rod of Goshen, Larry and Dina of Italy and Blane of Elkhart; a sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Jerry Needler of New Paris. ^ 6-8-2006
Growcock Larry L "Pete", 63, of rural Albion, died April 22, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. A 1959 graduate of Wawaka High School and a member of the Albion Eagles Lodge, he had operated Pete's Barber Shop in Albion for more than 30 years and had been a barber for more than 40 years. He was born Dec. 19, 1942 in Rome City to Frank and Nina (Weaver) Growcock. He married Linda Weimer on Jan. 19, 1963 in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife; a son, Scott of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter and son-in-law, Darcie and Greg Marvin of White Water, Wis.; 2 brothers, Bob and Jim of Wolcottville; 4 sisters, Mary Jo Gard of Fremont, Nancy Fulford of Wawaka, Peg Wilber of Fort Wayne and Beverly Groves of Albion; and 3 grandchildren, Gregory, Jonathan and Matthew Growcock. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 4-24-2006
Growcock Lucy P, 88, R. 1, Wawaka, died April 11 in the Columbia City Nursing Home after three years of illness. She was born March 30, 1897 in Richland Twp, Whitley County, the daughter of Fielding and Sarah (Kline) Barney. The widow of Myron J. Growcock, she was graduated from Larwill High School and Winona Teachers’ College, Warsaw. She taught at Red Bush School, Larwill School and in Fort Wayne. A member of Grace Lutheran Church, Columbia City, and the American Legion Auxiliary, she is survived by two sons, William D. of Fort Wayne, and Kenneth W. of Muskogee, Okla.; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Eastburn, Marion. She has three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Service is Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial, Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia City. + 4-11-1985
Growcock Lulu - William Growcocks buried their infant daughter last week. (York Twp). ^ 9-1-1886
Growcock Marion, 65, of Kimmell, former cashier in the defunct bank there, died at his home there March 3, after a long illness of hardening of the arteries. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harry G. Lloyd of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Carl Johnson of Kimmell; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kimble of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Jess Biddle of Ligonier; one brother, Fred, Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Services Sunday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1939
Growcock Myron J, 88, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Nov. 9 at the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had resided in Wawaka 28 years after coming from Columbia City. Surviving are his wife, Lucy; two sons, William of Fort Wayne and Kenneth of Muskogee, Okla.; a sister, Ruth Crowell of Columbia City; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. + 11-15-1984
Growcock Newman, 81, former resident of near Avilla, died March 11. Funeral was at Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. He was born in DeKalb County but from childhood resided in Noble County. He lived more than 50 years southwest of Avilla, on a farm which he sold three years ago. In 1902 he was married to Sarah Fulk, who preceded him in death in 1939. Recently he resided with a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Leona) Davis at Warsaw, where he was stricken with a heart attack. Survivors in addition to the daughter include another daughter Mrs. Elnora Perry, Terra Haute; a son, Frank, Ligonier; a brother, Joe, Garrett; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 3-26-1964
Growcock Nina M, 73, died Saturday at her home at R. 3, Ligonier. She was born May 1, 1909 in Swan Twp, a daughter of Frank and Mae (Fisher) Weaver. She married Frank Growcock October 17, 1928 in Albion. He died in July 1981. She was a retired employee of General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are six daughters, Donna, R. 3, Ligonier, Mary Jo Gard, R. 2, Fremont, Nancy Fulford, R. 1, Wawaka, Peggy Wilber, Fort Wayne, Beverly Groves and Jean Huth, Wolcottville; three sons, Robert, R. 3, Wolcottville, James, R. 2, Wolcottville, and Larry, Albion; 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Lileth Whan and Mrs. Rosetta Miller, Avilla. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley, and a brother, Lauren Weaver. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 11-25-1982 + 11-20-1982
Growcock Oscar, 68, died at his home in Ligonier April 4. He was the son of George Growcock and had always resided in that city. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Seba Growcock; three daughters, Mrs. F. Sprague and Mrs. Frances Drake of Ligonier, and Mrs. Charles Mellon of Valparaiso; two sons, Charles of Ligonier and Ferd of Fort Wayne. Services at the home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 4-?-1940
Growcock Robert Floyd, 76, 110 E. Third St., died today at his winter home in Osprey, Fla. He was born March 3, 1907 in York Twp, the son of Franklin and Mary Katherine (Heffner) Growcock. He married Ethel Lepird on Dec. 13, 1930. He was a retired division superintendent for New York Central Railroad and a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge 1763. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert T., Wausau, Wis., and Terry D., Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Orr Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. + 12-?- 1983
Growcock Rosa, daughter of Casper and Ellen Wolf, died at her home in Kimmell April 8. Surviving are the husband, Marion; and two daughters, Maxine at home, and Mrs. Harry Lloyd of Fort Wayne. Services Saturday at the Sparta Church. She was a member of the Christian Church and the Eastern Star Lodge. + 4-?-1937
Growcock William was born in Lincolnshire, England on October 24, 1834 and died January 24, 1904. He came to America in 1854. He married Catharine Shearer January 24, 1865 and had 5 sons and 8 daughters. Burial, Sparta Cemetery * 2-3-1904
Growcock William D, 79, of Wawaka, died Oct. 3, 2004 in Life Care Center of LaGrange. He retired in 1985 as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service. He attended Wawaka United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was born June 8, 1925 in Gibson City, Ill. to Myron and Lucy (Barney) Growcock. On Aug. 6, 1983 in Wawaka he married Annabel M. Fike. Surviving are his wife; and a stepson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-5-2004
Grubaugh Ruth K, 85, of R. 3, Howe, died Saturday in Froh Community Home in Sturgis, Mich. She was born in Noble County April 28, 1894, the daughter of Harry and Sarah (Kissel) Martin. She married Earl Grubaugh July 6, 1911 in LaGrange. He died Jan. 7, 1974. She was a member of the LaGrange United Methodist Church. Survivors are a brother, Harry of Sturgis; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Herbert (Josephine) Grubaugh of R. 2, Howe; six grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Pauline) Gunthorp, and a son, Herbert, preceded her in death. Funeral in Shoup Funeral Home today. Burial, Brighton Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1980
Grubb Helen I, 78, of LaGrange County, died Feb. 17, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Warsaw on Aug. 8, 1930 to Ralph and Mary (Atchison) Brown. She married David Grubb on Nov. 7, 1953 in Fort Wayne. She worked in the insurance industry in Fort Wayne and retired in 1983 from Yaste, Zent & Rye Inc. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband; a son, Joseph Grubb of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Julie and Dennis Waybright of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Ryan, Stephanie and Sarah Waybright; 2 sisters, Alice Hughes of Bryan, Ohio, and Betty and Burt Newell of Fort Wayne. Funeral Feb. 20 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-18-2009
Grubb Henry Mrs. died April 22, aged 53 years, 11 months and 12 days. She had been a resident of Noble County many years, having moved from her home in Montour County, Pa. in 1859, first settling in Kendallville, and afterward going with her husband on his farm about 4 miles northwest. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves a husband, 3 sons and a daughter. One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral at Oak Grove Church last Tuesday. ^ 4-20-1888
Grubb Kassy L, was stillborn to Kevin and Sherry (Magley) Grubb. A prayer service will be Friday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-19-1985
Grubb Mary Ann, 77, died at her home in Albion Saturday. Death was due to gangrene. She is survived by 3 children. Funeral from Mt. Pleasant Church Tuesday. ^ 11-20-1911
Grubb Owen, 37, was born and resided in Jefferson Twp since, died at the East Haven Hospital for the insane at Richmond Saturday after a long illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Grubb and is survived by one brother, Al of southwest of Garrett; one sister, Sarah of Albion. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church Tuesday. ~7-11-1917
Grubb Paul Banta, 56, lifetime Kendallville resident, died early Monday in his home, 124 Burnam Street, Kendallville, after suffering a heart attack. A son of H. Lewis and Leila Banta Grubb, he was born May 12, 1902 in Kendallville. He was married May 15, 1929 in Pierceton to Talitha Irene Bowen. He was a salesman for Steele’s Automotive Parts Co. of Lima, Ohio. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Kendallville; Kendallville Lodge 1194, BPOE; Lodge 276, F & AM and Chapter 64, Royal Arch Masons. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Robart of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sarah Klees of Onida, S. D.; two sons, Tom and Carson, at home; three grandchildren; two brothers, Robert L. and Forrest, both of Kendallville, and a sister, Mrs. Clarence Blaisedale, Kendallville. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-24-1958
Grubb Sarah Almina, about 83, a lifelong resident of this community, died at the Noble County Home. She has no immediate survivors. Services Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1950
Grubb Talitha I, 79, of 124 Burnam St., died Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Noble County Nov. 22, 1903 she was the daughter of Ora and Addie (Halferty) Bowen. On May 15, 1929 in Pierceton, she married Paul B. Grubb, who preceded her in death July 21, 1958. A lifetime area resident and a graduate of Kendallville High School and Western State Teachers College at Kalamazoo, Mich., she had been a teacher at Wayne Center and worked for Indiana Bell, Kendallville High School and McCray Hospital. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Alpha Chapter of Tri Kappa. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Max (Alice) Robart of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Theodore (Sarah) Klees of Marco Island, Fla.; two sons, Carson of Battle Creek, Mich., and Thomas of Galesburg, Mich.; and 12 grandchildren. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-16-1983
Grube Beverly J, 55, died Friday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was the daughter of Carl C. McKee, Sr., Avilla. Mrs. Grube, who formerly made her home in Avilla, was born in Garrett, Dec. 17, 1908, and was graduated from the local high school. She was married in 1927 to R. D. Grube, who survives. They made their home for the past 33 years in South Bend where Mr. Grube is a doctor of dentistry. Other survivors include a daughter, Miss Patricia Grube, New York City; two brothers, Carl C. McKee Jr., Garrett and Kenneth McKee, Chicago; and a sister, Mrs. Robert Zimmerman, Avilla. Funeral Monday in South Bend ~ 12-3-1964 + 11-?-1964
Gruey Elizabeth, 79 years, 1 month and 10 days, died Aug. 20. She was born in West Virginia on July 10, 1800. Her father was the Rev. William Ingold, a native of Pfaltz, Germany, and a graduate of Heidelberg University. At the age of 5 she removed with her parents to eastern Penn., where she grew to womanhood. In 1818 her father having died, she with her mother and sister removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., where her brother, Rev. John M. Ingold, was pastor of the German Reformed Church. A few years later she moved to Wayne County, Ohio, where in April 1840 she married Joseph Gruey. In 1847 they came to this place where they have since resided. She was the mother of 3 children, 2 of whom survive her, with 2 stepchildren. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. ^ 8-28-1879
Gruey Joseph, 81 years, 3 months and 6 days, died at the house of his son-in-law, Dr. N. Teal on July 28. He was born near Winchester, Va. His father, Nicholas Gruey, was a native of Denmark; his mother, Margaret Delcore, was born in Paris, France. At the age of 5 he removed with his parents to western Penn., where he grew to manhood. In 1840 he removed to Wayne County, Ohio, and in 1848 to Noble County. He was one of the 4 original members of the church to which he belonged and which was organized May 6, 1848. ^ 8-4-1881
Grunden Lucy, 17, died of consumption Friday. ~10-3-1895
Grunden Walter Jr, 69, of Kendallville, died Monday at his residence. He was born in New Castle on June 20, 1918, the son of Walter R. and Maunda (Dudley) Grunden. On July 3, 1936 in Winchester, he married Harriet E. Byers. A veteran of WW II and a metallurgist, he moved to Kendallville from New Castle 17 years ago. He was a member of Mitchell Street United Methodist Church, Avilla American Legion and a lifetime member of American Society of Metals. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Darrelle B. Whiteman of New Castle, and Rebecca M. Grunden of Angola; three sisters, Mary Ulmer and Margaret Hamon of New Castle, and Martha Heath of Calif.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Graveside services Friday in South Mound Cemetery, New Castle. + 2-23-1987
Guard H Marie, 50, of Bremen, died Saturday at Bremen Community Hospital following a heart attack. She was born in Albion Feb. 24, 1935, the daughter of Floyd and Loretta (Faulkner) Maxson. On Nov. 15, 1953 in Kendallville she married Ralph D. Guard, who died Aug. 12, 1976. She moved from Kendallville to Bremen 32 years ago and was employed as bookkeeper for Hundt’s Auto Salvage in Plymouth and co-owner of Treasure Cove Crafts in Bremen and Avon representative for Bremen. Surviving are her mother in Kendallville; her fiancé, Milton Linderman of Bremen; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Cartwright Jr. of Plymouth, Mrs. James (Cheryl) Young, and Mrs. Wayne (April) Samuels, Bremen; two sons, Robin and Roger, Bremen; two sisters, Gloria Trier of Kendallville and Audrey Keller of Columbia City; a brother, Richard of Kendallville; and 9 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her father, a son Rocky; a grandson, Michael; and a brother, Floyd. Services Tuesday at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. Burial, Sandridge Cemetery, north of Bourbon. + 4-13-1985
Guenin Virginia (Skeels) died last week in Florida where she had lived for several years. She was born in Wolf Lake and lived there for a number of years. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Petrie of Jackson, Mich., and the other in Alta Monte Springs, Fla.; a sister, Berniece Gray in Columbia City; three grandchildren; and cousins, Corlas Skeels, Kathleen Hamman, Mildred Boyd, Ruth Keister and Thurlo Holcomb, all of Albion. Memorial services June 8 at Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. + 7-?-1985
Guenther Jacob Oren was born Feb. 2, 1891 and died June 10, 1955. Services at Bonham & Miser’s June 13. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1955
Guenther Kenneth T, 81, of Albion, died October 4, 2013, at Northridge Village in Albion. He was born on July 7, 1932 to Jacob O. and Pauline M. (Carver) Guenther in Fort Wayne. On December 23, 1967 he married Shirley A. (Hickman) Mundon in Albion. He worked and retired from P.I.C.-Phillips Industries in Albion where he worked in maintenance. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Curt Mundon of Kendallville, Russ (Anne) Mundon of Ligonier and Scott Mundon of Kendallville; two daughters, Vickie Merrill of Kendallville and Jodie (Warren) Patrick of Ligonier; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda (Gale) Herendeen of Wolf Lake, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Tracy Asher; two brothers, Raymond and Edward Guenther; and several sisters, including Maxine Hendricks. Funeral,October 7, 2013 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, later. ^ 10-6-2013
Guenther Pauline M, 78, R. 1, Avilla, a native of Columbia City, died Friday in the Whitley County Hospital. She was born April 8, 1889, the daughter of Ed and Nellie (Hosick) Carver. Her husband, Jacob Guenther, died June 11, 1955. Surviving are five sons, Kenneth, Mike and Jake, all at home, and Edward And Raymond of Fort Wayne; six daughters, Mrs. Maxine Hendricks, Albion, Miss Linda Guenther, Columbia City, Mrs. Sally Iacobelli and Miss Mary Jane Guenther, Detroit, Mrs. Jerry King and Mrs. Ilean Hemrick, Fort Wayne; two brothers, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-25-1967 + 5-19-1967
Guenther Raymond O, 72, died Monday in St. Joseph Medical Center. The Fort Wayne native retired in 1976 from Tokheim Corporation. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; a son, Ronald W. of Frankfort; four sisters and a brother, including Maxine Hendricks and Kenneth Guenther of Albion. Services Thursday in St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 2-2-1987
Guffey George W, husband of Maria Abel, died at his home in DeKalb, Ill. He was in the employ of the Northwestern R.R. and was knocked off a car by another car. He fell across the track and was run over. His remains were brought here on Wednesday. Funeral from Mr. Abel’s residence. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-1-1889
Guiff Irene OConnell, 90, died Oct. 22, 2007 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She had been employed at Blue Bell in Columbia City and at the Magic Wand restaurant in Churubusco. She was a member of Churubusco American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was born June 16, 1917 in Wolf Lake to Lewis and Delliah (Marrs) Hyndman. She married Loren OConnell on March 14, 1934. He died Oct. 29, 1969. She married James Guiff on August 20, 1977. Surviving are her husband; 3 children, Verdonna and Paul Konger of Albion, James and Nancy OConnell of Huntertown and Patsy OConnell of Fort Wayne; 2 stepchildren; a sister, Wanetta Snepp of Columbia City; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Alice Birch and Mary Jane Geiger; 4 brothers, Robert, Leroy, Ralph and Chester Hyndman; and a great-grandson, Ben Konger. Services Thursday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Hillcrest Cemetery at Pierceton. ^ 10-23-2007
Guiff Berniece L, 86, died Monday at her home. She retired from Blue Bell Co. in Columbia City after 15 years. Surviving are her husband, Fred A.; four daughters, Ila Brumbaugh of Kendallville, Janis Lansaw of Churubusco, Jeanette Witte of Fort Wayne, and Genevieve Martin of Cromwell; a son, Richard E. of Churubusco; a brother; and 15 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. + 9-11-1989
Guiff Francis, 70, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Hollis, at Ege. He was a native of Allen County, born Oct. 15, 1855 to Mr. and Mrs. John Guiff, deceased. On Nov. 13, 1883 he married Josephine Pechin, who died some years ago. Surviving are the daughter; 2 brothers, John of Allen County, Julian of Sturgis, Mich.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Bryie of Ege and Mrs. Mary McKinney of Mt. Pleasant, Mich. She was a member of Ege Catholic Church where funeral will be held Saturday. Burial, St. Vincent’s Cemetery. * ????
Guiff Fred A, 100, a resident of rural Churubusco, died Aug. 24 at Miller's Merry Manor at Garrett. He was born in Eel River Twp in Allen County on March 25, 1898, a son of John and Elizabeth Fulk Guiff. On Dec. 25, 1920 he married Bernice Shlater. He was engaged in farming in Swan Twp for most of his life, retiring in 1965. He had lived at his present home since 1960. Surviving are a son, Richard E of Churubusco; 4 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ila) Brumbaugh of Kendallville, Mrs. Rodney (Janis) Lansaw of Churubusco, Mrs. Raymond (Jeanette) Witte of Tupelo, Miss., and Genevieve Martin of Cromwell; a brother, James of Churubusco; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 11, 1989; by a sister, Ila E. Parker, and by 2 brothers, Edward and Jacob. Funeral in Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. ~ 8-27-1998
Guiff Hilda, Churubusco, died Thursday evening at the Parnell Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. She was born in Churubusco on October 30, 1909, the daughter of Oral and Myrtle Hyndman Gieseking. On May 5, 1932 she married Jacob Guiff. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1972. She had been a school teacher for many years and had also worked for the Kroger Company. She was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Elaine) Fortmeyer of Allen County; one son, Lee, Allen County; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Earl (Agnes) Hollopeter of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and one brother, Clarence, of Lakeland, Fla. Services Sunday at the Krider-Workman Chapel. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 5-27-1982
Guiff James Lee, 3-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. and Rosabel Guiff of Green Twp, died from pneumonia July 23. He is survived by his parents and 2 sisters, Audry 5, and Gladys 2. He was born April 3 this year. * 7-23-1934
Guiff Richard E, 83, of rural Churubusco, died Sept. 27, 2009 at his home. Born near Ege, he graduated from Huntertown High School in 1943 and was a Korean Conflict Army veteran. He retired in 1991 as a carpenter for Churubusco Woodworking Co. He was a member of Ari Church of God. Surviving are his children, Cheryl D. Guiff of Fort Wayne and Darren (Dawn) Guiff of Churubusco; sisters, Jeannette (Ray) Witte of Tupelo, Miss., and Janice Lansaw and Genevieve Martin of Churubusco; grandsons, Ryan and Troy Guiff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Nicodemus) who died in 1993, and a sister, Ila Brumbaugh. Service Thursday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. Journal Gazette 9-29-2009
Gulick Everett Paul, formerly of Kendallville, died June 17 in Phoenix, Ariz., following a motorcycle crash Monday. He was born July 29, 1920 in Auburn to John and Mary (Holsinger) Gulick. He moved from Kendallville to Phoenix 25 years ago. He was a cook at the Publix Restaurant, Kendallville, a veteran of WW II, and a graduate of Kendallville High School. Surviving are three daughters, Diane, Mary Jean, and Marjie; one son, Paul; one sister, Lauretta Welch, Kendallville; two brothers, Raymond, Kendallville, and Ivan, San Francisco. Burial in Phoenix, Ariz. + 6-?-1976
Gulick John M, 86, R. 2, Kendallville, died Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a retired farmer and former maintenance man for Flint & Walling Co. He was born Aug. 29, 1888 in Allen County to William and Ada (VanZile) Gulick. He married the former Mary R. Holsinger Nov. 27, 1909. She survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. John (Lauretta) Welch, Kendallville; three sons, Ivan, Sunnyvale, Calif., Everett, Phoenix, Ariz., and Raymond, Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he was a member. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Gulick Mary, 87, died Jan. 22 at Sacred Heart Home. She had been a resident of R. 2, Kendallville. She was born Aug. 16, 1889 in Garrett to John S. and Barbara Vesta (Biderman) Holsinger. She married John Gulick Nov. 27, 1909 and he died Oct. 24, 1975. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Lauretta) Welch, Kendallville; three sons, Ivan, Sunnyvale, Calif., Everett, Phoenix, Ariz., and Raymond, Kendallville; one brother, Otto Holsinger, Desert Springs, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday at St. Mary’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 1-29-1976 + 1-22-1976
Gulick Raymond Eugene, 74, died Oct. 24, 2007 at the residence of his companion, Carolyn Miller, in Kendallville. He had been employed with Flint & Walling 41 years. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Kendallville American Legion Post 86. He was born in Kendallville to John Gulick and Lucille Wagner and raised by his adoptive mother, Mary Holsinger Gulick. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Connie Gulick of Kendallville and Robert and Donna Gulick of Avilla; 4 grandchildren, Jason Gulick, Chasity and Chad Bruce, Chad and Erica Gulick and Michael Gulick; 4 great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Austin Gulick and Drake and Kayla Bruce; 2 half-sisters, Helen and Robert Eccles of Marion and Sadie Humphries of LaFontaine. He was preceded in death by 2 half-brothers, Ivan and Everett Gulick and George Wagner, and a half-sister, Loretta Welch. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 10-25-2007
Gullett Terry B, 51, of Kendallville, died Feb. 15, 2004 at his home. He had been employed with Dalton Foundry in Kendallville and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the Kendallville Eagles Lodge. He was born Aug. 3, 1952 in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Hershell and Savilla (Eulett) Gullett. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Amanda and Steve McDonald of Kendallville and Jennifer Gullett of Auburn; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph and Michelle, and Adam of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Hershell of Blue Creek, Ohio, his twin, Gary of Green Springs, Ohio, and Larry of Minford, Ohio; a sister, Mary "Angie" Mitchell of Bear Creek, Ohio; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Johnny Irwin and Ray Irwin; and a sister, Nancy Jones. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-16-2004
Gump Arlo K, 74, was dead on arrival June 14 in the emergency room of Parkview Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Allen County area and retired after 30 years, in 1974, as a senior vice president in charge of the home office for Mutual Security Life Insurance Co. He was a past minister of the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren, Garrett. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy C.; two daughters, Marilyn J. Sousley and Lois A. Guess, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Blanche Sherman, Lakeland, Fla., and Grace Moneyheffer and Edith Bosler, Goshen; and four grandchildren. Services Monday in Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren in Fort Wayne. ~ 6-21-1984
Gump E Gerry, 84, died March 4 in the Garrett Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of the Garrett-LaOtto community, he was born Dec. 20, 1882, the son of David and Amanda Gump. He was married Nov. 26, 1903 to Belva Surfus, who died two years later. He was a farmer. The only survivor is a brother, Perry, R. 1, Garrett. Funeral last week at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-16-1967
Gump Edwin, 64, former Swan Twp farmer, died at his home in Avilla Friday. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Fern Hindenlang of Avilla, Mrs. Gladys Ellison of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Amy Jane Gorrell of Auburn. Funeral Sunday at the Evangelical Church, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 3-?-1933 Albion New Era 4-5-1933
Gump Ella, 90, 115 E. Iddings St., died today in Kendallville Nursing Home. She was born May 28, 1884 at South Milford to George and Anna (Masters) Martin and came to Kendallville 53 years ago from Stroh. Two husbands, William Gump and Mose Hostetler, preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Kendallville. A sister, Mrs. Deloise Shoup, Vine Street, Kendallville, survives. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Springfield Cemetery, LaGrange County. + 8-?-1974
Gump Flossie May, daughter of Edward and Orpha Gump, was born September 25, 1897, and died May 10, 1899, aged 1 year 7 months and 15 days. Funeral at the residence Friday. Burial, King Cemetery. * 1899
Gump George H, 100, died Sept. 20, 2001 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was a carpenter at General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne for 26 years, retiring in 1962. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren in Whitley County. He was born Nov. 10, 1900 in Allen County to Jesse A. and Mary A. (Shively) Gump. He married Hildred Miller in 1925. She died July 9, 1984. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Bruce Smyser of Appomattox, Va.; 3 grandchildren, Jerry Smyser, Carole Bowman and David Smyser; 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Two sisters, Iva Wyland Zumbrun and Ruth Steward, preceded him in death. Services Monday at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 9-22-2001
Gump Gertrude "Trudie", died Saturday at Regency Place, Huntertown. Born in Noble County, she had lived in Eel River Twp most of her life. Her husband, Merl E., died in 1979. Surviving are a son, Elvin "Andy", of Huntertown; four daughters, Virginia Green, Churubusco, Pauline Crothers, Avilla, and Larue Ostman and Helen Waters, Fort Wayne; a brother, George Gause of Kilgore, Texas; 21 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 10-4-1988 + 10-1-1988
Gump Henry M, 64, resident of this community more than 30 years, died at his home on Gertrude St. this afternoon from apoplexy. He was born Jan. 23, 1870 in Henry County, Mo., the son of Levi and Sarah Gump. When a boy he came with his parents to Ohio and later located in Indiana. Four weeks ago he moved from his farm at Waits corners just south of the city. He married Almeda Davis in 1900 and they had one daughter. He was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge, this city. Surviving are the widow and daughter, Mrs. Gold Friend, Mishawaka; one brother and 2 sisters, Charles, Clyde, O., Mrs. Lulu Gehring, South Bend, and Mrs. Adolpha Traster, Garrett; 3 grandchildren. A brother, Edward, died one year ago at Avilla. Funeral Sunday from the home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 3-30-1934
Gump Hildreth M, 77, Churubusco, died July 9 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She suffered a stroke in April this year, then fell in her yard July 2, breaking her hip. She was born April 4, 1907 in Whitley County, a daughter of Melvin and Juda Zumbrun Miller. On June 4, 1925 in Allen County she married George H. Gump. They lived in Allen County, then in Thorncreek Twp of Whitley County, moving to Churubusco in 1938. She was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Bruce (Julia) Smyser, Marion, N.C.; 2 sisters, Mrs. George (Louise) More, Churubusco, and Mrs. William (Esther) Geiger, Columbia City; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Service at Blue River Church of the Brethren Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. * 7-?-1984
Gump Lloyd D, 68, of North Webster, died May 12 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The Allen County native was a former owner of Midlakes Mobile Home Court in North Webster and was a real estate broker. Surviving are his wife, Lorene M.; daughters Cynthia Brunner of North Webster and Rebecca Prater of Leo; a son, William of Noblesville; sisters, Marilyn Maloney of Churubusco, Ann Blessing of Huntertown, Beverly Giannone of Dayton, Ohio, and Linda Goodwin of Kouts; brothers, Larry of Huntertown and John of Churubusco; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 5-15-1997
Gump Mary, 78, was born in Noble County near Avilla on Aug. 12, 1858 to David and Margaret McKim McCartney, who had come to northern Indiana from Pa. in a covered wagon. She died Monday. Funeral is Sept. 17 at her home. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. James McClain of Churubusco and Mrs. Loella Carney of Fort Wayne; one son, Grover of Indiana Harbor; a brother, Enlow of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and 6 grandchildren. She attended school in Avilla and on April 28, 1881 she was married to George W. Gump who died at their home here on N. Main St. on July 5, 1928. He was an employee of the O. Gandy Co. for many years. * 9-14-1936
Gump Merl E, 88, of R. 3, Churubusco, founder and manager of Whitley County REMC, died in St. Joseph Hospital May 5, He was born March 11, 1891 in Allen County to Albert and Lydia Jane Brown Gump. He married Trudie Gause April 25, 1914 and they lived 63 years of their married life on the farm where he was born. A retired painter and decorator, he was former trustee of Eel River Twp, served on the Allen County Board of Review for many years and was a member of Agape Church of the Brethren on Carroll Road. He is survived by his wife; one son, Alvin of Huntertown; five daughters, Mrs. Jesse Fulk of LaOtto, Mrs. Benny Green of Churubusco, Mrs. Clifford Crothers of Avilla, and Mrs. Robert Ostman and Mrs. Wayne Waters, both of Fort Wayne; one brother, Roy, of Sebring, Fla.; 21 grandchildren. Services in Sheets Funeral Home May 7. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 5-10-1979
Gump William Mrs, 78, died Monday in the Lowe Nursing Home in Butler of complications. Surviving are a son, Forrest; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Swander; and one grandchild, all of near Garrett. Services Wednesday at the Christian Union Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 8-7-1952
Gunder Dan, 75, Angola, died Aug. 18 at Cameron Hospital in Angola. He was born on Jan. 3, 1908 to Walter and Margaret (Boales) Gunder in Ligonier. On Sept. 24, 1933 in Wawaka he married Barbarrah McCloughan. He worked as a carpenter before his retirement and was a member of the First Brethren Church of Elkhart, the Bristol Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite of South Bend. Surviving are his wife; two brothers, Glen of Ligonier, and Paul of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and three sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Hawbaker of Elkhart, Mrs. Margaret Nagy of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Harriet Rea of Naples, Fla. Services Sunday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Elkhart. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-18-1983
Gunder Dennis Lee, 59, of Bethel, Alaska, died Apri1 3, 2003 in St. Luke's Hospital in Manila, Philippines, due to complications of meningitis. He was born in Ligonier Dec. 10, 1943 to Glenn and Gladys Gunder. Surviving are 3 daughters, Faun Hauptman of Lakewood, Colo., and Valerie Warzewick and Bobbie Severn of Bethel, Alaska; a son, Glen of Bethel; 2 sisters, Helen Fuhrman of Angola and Linda Graf of Henderson, Nev.; and 3 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Memorial services at Yupit Piciryarait Cultural Center, Bethel, April 27. ^ 6-6-2003
Gunder Gary Allen, two-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Gunder, was killed in an automobile crash on Road 3 about a mile south of Kendallville last Sunday. His parents and two occupants of another car were injured. The other driver, said to have admitted to drinking a "few beers", skidded off the pavement on a curve and crashed sideways into the Gunder car. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Walter W. Gunder of Fort Wayne. Walter was for many years employed at the Albion water and light plant. Lyndon is a graduate of Albion High School and is art director of Loomis Advertising Co. in Fort Wayne. + 7-?-1953
Gunder Gladys M, 85, of Ligonier, died May 21 in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born July 27, 1910 in Noble County to Carl and Bessie (Fisher) Hoffman. On Aug. 18, 1928 in Mishawaka, she married Glen Gunder. He died in 1990. A lifetime resident of Noble County, she was a member of Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are 2 sons, Paul of Albion, and Dennis of Bethel, Alaska; 2 daughters, Helen Fuhrman of Angola and Linda Graf Slocum of Henderson, Nevada; a brother, Raymond of Columbia City; 4 sisters, Mabel Colter and Donna Bohde of Fort Wayne, Eva Donley of Avilla, and Ruby Ward of Topeka, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral May 25 in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 5-23-1996
Gunder James H, 76, died July 23, 2010 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He worked at Eckrich and then retired from GTE in 1995. Surviving are his wife, Mary; 4 sons, James of Fort Wayne, Greg (Kim) Diehm of Ligonier, Steve (Mary) Watkins of Goshen and Gene (Debbie) Diehm of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Lynn (Mike) Bolling of Ligonier and Lisa Purdham of Warsaw; a sister, Bondell Leighty of Kendallville; a twin brother, Jerry Gunder of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sally (Heck); and a sister, Helen Bremer. Funeral Tueseday at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-24-2010
Gunder Richard A, 44, of 100 Grand St. died Friday from a gunshot wound, the victim of a homicide in Bethel, Alaska. He was born Dec. 12, 1937 in Ligonier to Glen and Gladys (Hoffman) Gunder. On Dec. 16, 1972 in Ligonier he married Carol Fisher. A lifetime Ligonier area resident, he was a truck driver and had served in the Air Force. He was a member of the Ligonier Elks Club. Surviving are his parents in Ligonier; his wife; a daughter, Pamela and a son Scott at home; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Fuhrman of Angola, and Linda Graf of Ligonier; and two brothers, Paul of Albion, and Dennis of Bethel. Arrangements are pending at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. + 9-24-1982
Gunder Walter U, about 77, of Fort Wayne, died Feb. 8 at his home. A native and longtime resident of Albion and before retiring was a stationary engineer employed by the town of Albion at its water and light plant. He was a member of the North Highlands Church of Christ in Fort Wayne and a 50-odd year member of the Albion North Star Lodge, IOOF. Surviving are his wife, Effie; one daughter, Mrs. A. E. Duhammel of Los Angeles, Calif., and one son, Lyndon L., a realtor in Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday at McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 2-?-1966
Gunion William M, 73, died Nov. 18 in his Avilla home. He was a welder at Fruehauf Trucking in Fort Wayne for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Garrett Masons, American Legion Post and First Baptist Church. He was born Oct. 21, 1922 in Weston, W. Va. to Chester and Nora Gunion. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; 2 sons, Clifford of Garrett and Arthur of Fort Wayne; one brother, Clifford of Follenby, W. Va.; 3 grandsons, Pete of Fort Wayne, Chip of Auburn, and Bud of Garrett; and one great-grandson, Gabriel of Auburn; one stepdaughter and one stepson. Burial, Calvary Cemetery. ~ 11-23-1995
Gunn Catharine A (Ridley) was born in Penn. Sept. 6, 1841 and was married to George Gunn Feb. 8, 1866. They had two daughters, Anna A. and Emma A., both of whom in early womanhood preceded their mother to that better country. Emma died less than a year ago. She was a charter member of the South Milford Free Baptist Church. She died March 12, 1895 from cancer . + 3-12-1895 ^ 3-22-1895
Gunn Rose L, 65, widow of the late Charles R. Gunn and a resident of Kendallville for more than 40 years, died last Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dora Veasey at South Milford. Death was caused by cancer. Surviving are three brothers and two sisters, Fred Austin, Mrs. Grace Sherman of Kendallville, Frank and Floyd Austin, and Mrs. Dora Veasey. Funeral Friday. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 9-?-1935
Gunnet Catherine, 88, a sister of Samuel Hoke of this place, died Sunday at her home in Allegan, Michigan. ~ 4-14-1898
Gunnett Andrew, 67, was born in Richland County, Ohio, July 26, 1832 and died at Kendallville, Sept. 27, 1899. He married Mary, eldest daughter of Joseph and Ruth Anna Ogle. They had two children, Mrs. J. W. Berhalter, and Miss Ella, who with their mother and a brother and sister, survive. He was one of four brothers who responded to the country’s call in the Civil War and was the last survivor of the four. He was a member of the ever gallant 30th Indiana, and to the last was in every sense a true soldier. Funeral from the family residence on Diamond St. Sept. 30. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-27-1899 ^ 10-6-1899
Gunsaullus Donald H, 59, R. 1, Kendallville, died Saturday (d. 5-15-1976) at his home. He was the president of L. H. Gunsaullus & Son, Inc., a road construction firm located on Ind. 3. He was involved in the business since 1936 after his graduation from Kendallville High School. He was born Oct. 29, 1916 in Noble County to Leo and Olga L. (Schuman) Gunsaullus. He married Jane E. Gray in Decatur Dec. 1, 1941. He was a member of the Indiana Construction Association, VFW, American Legion, Elks, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and United State Trotting Association. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Martha Ann) Wible, R. 1, Cree Lake, and Mrs. Terry (Donna Lea) Bryan, LaOtto; two sons, David and Robert, R. 1, Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Phyllis) Herendeen, R. 1, Kendallville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1976
Gunsaullus Jane E, 64, Kendallville, died Saturday at her residence of an apparent heart attack. She was born in Memphis Oct. 14, 1922, the daughter of Harry and Nellie Gray. She married Donald H. Gunsaullus Dec. 4, 1941 in Decatur, and he died May 15, 1976. She moved to Kendallville from Fort Wayne 45 years ago and was on the board of directors of L. H. Gunsaullus & Son Inc. and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Martha Ann) Wible, Cree Lake, Kendallville, and Mrs. Terry (Donna Lea) Bryan of LaOtto; two sons, David, Rome City, and Robert of Tampa, Fla.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services May 7 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-7-1987 + 5-2-1987
Gunsaullus Olga L, 77, R. 1, died today at her residence. A native of Noble County, she was born Oct. 13, 1894 to Martin and Sarah (Kundred) Schuman. On Sept. 26, 1915 she married Leo H. Gunsaullus, who died April 12, 1956. She had resided at her present address since 1929 and prior to that had lived in Helmer. She was a member of Zion Lutheran ‘Church, West Fairfield. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Phyllis) Herendeen, R. 1; one son, Donald H., R. 1; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Johnson, 113 S. Riley St., and Mrs. Lloyd (Margaret) Renkenberger, South Milford; one brother, Harold, Coldwater, Mich.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A brother, Elmer, preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Gunter Anthony L "Tony", 75, of Kendallville, died this morning in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko County March 6, 1914, the son of Russell and Ruth (Arnold) Gunter. On Jan. 3, 1959 in Kendallville, he married Alma L. Petree. He moved to Kendallville in 1940 from Claypool. He was a tool and die maker, retiring in 1976 from Barkey Tool in Avilla. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Kendallville Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Michael of Wolcottville, and David of Fort Wayne; a stepson, Steven Hutchings of St. Paris, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Estella Sprandlin of Mason, Ohio, and Shirley Swartz of Ligonier; a sister, Zelma Lee of Warsaw; two brothers, Everett of Claypool, and Harold of Chamberlin S. D.; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-11-1989
Gurney Alvina M, 92, longtime Kendallville area resident, died at her residence in New Mexico. She was born March 17, 1890 and on May 31, 1913 she married Milo E. Gurney who died in Dec. 1980. She was a former school teacher and member of Trinity Church United Methodist and the Culture Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ferne Ruth) Weingart of 3016 Shawnee Trail, Alamogordo, N.M.; two sisters in Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Burial in Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1982
Gurney Milo, 92, of Alamogordo, N.M., who had lived most of his life in Kendallville, died Monday in Alamogordo, where he had made his home the past several years. He was born Jan. 3, 1888 and was founder and owner of the Gurney Casket Co. He was a former city councilman and member of Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Alvina; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Ferne Ruth) Weingart, also of New Mexico; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Lake View Cemetery Saturday. + 12-?-1980
Gushwa Ellen, 78, died at the home of her son at Lakeville Wednesday. John Gushwa, her husband, died ten years ago, since which time she has resided with the children. Mrs. Margaret Yeiser, residing west of this place, and James Shambaugh of Mansfield, O., are her sister and brother. ~ 3-6-1912
Gushwa Jacob Mrs, near South Milford, LaGrange County, died on the 14th and was buried in the Jourdan Cemetery 4 miles south of LaGrange. ^ 3-27-1879
Gushwa Jonathan Mrs of Corunna died Sunday after suffering a stroke of paralysis some 2 weeks ago. Funeral Tuesday from the M. E. Church, Corunna. Burial, Fairfield Center. She leaves a husband and 2 sons. ^ 11-12-908
Gushwa Philip, one of the first settlers of Fairfield Twp, died at his residence Dec. 16. He was born in Somerset County, Pa. Sept. 7, 1802. When about 4 years of age his parents moved to Westmoreland County, same state. When about the age of 20 he moved to Holmes County, Ohio, where he was married Nov. 20, 1825 to Mary Mohr. He resided in this and Coshocton County until 1845 when he with his family emigrated to DeKalb County on the present farm where he died. He leaves his widow and 10 children; 45 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Fairfield Center. ^ 12-26-1884
Gussman Geraldine, 65, of Kendallville, died February 15, 2014, in her residence. She worked in sales and real estate. She was born on October 17, 1948, in Kentucky to Arthur and Jossie (Bailey) Caudill. On October 3, 1999 in Kendallville she married Harold E. Gussman. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Jennifer (Clugston) Helbert and Brett Helbert of Butler; a son, Christopher and Rebecca Clugston of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Logan Helbert, Lena Helbert, Sean Hillier, Shian Hillier, and Skyler Clugston; 2 brothers, James Caudill of Battle Creek, MI, and Jerry Caudill of Charlotte, MI. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Watson. Funeral, February 20, 2014 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-17-2014
Gustin Anna Mae, 38, wife of Willard Gustin and a resident of this city the last 10 years, died Sunday at the family home, 1018 Garden St. from rheumatism and complications. She was born May 11, 1895 near St. Joseph, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Lillie M. Weilbaker. Her parents and family moved to Fort Wayne where she was married Nov. 10, 1915. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are the husband; 2 daughters and 2 sons, Virgil, Lillian, Bonnie and Jack; the parents; 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Ray, Earl, Marie and Katie of Fort Wayne. One daughter died 6 years ago. Funeral Tuesday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-5-1887 (appears date should be 1934)
Gustin Emma D, 75, of R. 2, Woodburn died Thursday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Deshler, Ohio, she resided in Woodburn since 1914. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Hoeppner and Mrs. Betty Gerbers, Woodburn, and Mrs. Bernadette Heyman, Antwerp, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Anna Brandt, Avilla; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, Woodburn. ~ 4-23-1970
Gustin Harvey Wayne, 64, of Big Turkey Lake, died June 1, 2006 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Carmel. He was born September 25, 1941 in Kendallville to Willard and Theresa (Scott) Gustin. He married Betty Ann Griffin on October 9, 1965 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lisa and Kenny Ullman and Deanna Gustin of Topeka; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Christina Gustin of Avilla and Mike and Marci Gustin of Stroh; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Eugene and Marie Parot of N.J., and Pete Parot of Indianapolis; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Margaret Stettler of Fort Wayne, Judy and Bob Robinson of Elkhart and Bonnie Williams of Albion; 9 grandchildren, Amanda Wallace, Korri Phillips, Abby and Megan Hart, Jacob, Janel, Michael and Madison Gustin, and Kaysia Brown; and one great-grandchild, Destiny Hart. He was preceded in death by siblings, Lillian, Jack, Virgil, Bill, Mike and Dorothy. He had retired as a machine operator and supervisor at Nishikawa Standard in Topeka after 10 years of service. He was a 1961 graduate of Kendallville High School and served stateside in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church near Big Turkey Lake. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 6-15-2006
Gustin Jack B, 52, of R. 4, Albion, died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 6, 1926 in Noble County, he was the son of Willard Lee and Anna Mae (Wielbaker) Gustin. He married Ruth Campbell in 1966. He entered the U. S. Navy following graduation from Kendallville High School and served three years. He then joined the U. S. Air Force and served 17 years, retiring in 1965. He recently completed 10 years of service as an electrician for Dana Corporation. He had resided in Churubusco for 11 years, moving to Albion in 1977. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW in Churubusco, Air Force Sergeants’ Association No. 762, Moose Lodge in Columbia City, and 40 & 8 Club. Surviving are his wife; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Julia) Wysong of Albion, and Mrs. Richard (Jenna) Stampe of Dike, Iowa; a stepson, Joseph L. Gustin of Acworth, Ga. Funeral Saturday in Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Gustin Theresa L, 82, former Kendallville and Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, resident, died Wednesday in Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Elkhart. She was born April 24, 1902 in Michigan, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Flannery) Scott. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Indianapolis. Her husband, Willard, died April 15, 1956. She was also preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, one brother and one sister. Surviving are three daughters, Margaret E. Stettler of Fort Wayne, Dorothy L. Swander of Albion, and Judith A. Robinson of Elkhart; five sons, Michael J. Parot of Phoenix, Ariz., Edward J. Parot of Elkhart, Eugene H. Parot of Elizabeth, N.J., Peter T. Parot of Indianapolis, and Harvey W. Gustin of Hudson; a half-sister, Bonnie Williams; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-13-1985
Gutelius Harry E, 93, Kendallville, owned and operated the Gutelius 5 & 10 Cent Store for 57 years in Kendallville and died Saturday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wayne Summers, south of Kendallville. Survivors include the wife, the former Nellie Sedgwick of Ligonier; two daughters and eight grandchildren, including Mrs. Bob Taulbee and Mrs. Jerry Freeman of Avilla. Funeral Tuesday in Ligonier. ~ 3-9-1967 + 3-?-1967
Gutelius Maude, 65, resident of Kendallville, died of a heart attack Saturday. She was born in Bluffton June 26, 1874 to N. T. and Jane Miller. She married H. E. Gutelius and the couple moved to Kendallville in 1907 when they established the Gutelius 5 cent to $5 store. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Haines of Ligonier, Mrs. Maude Deary of Birmingham, Mich., and Mrs. Mary Jane Summers of near Kendallville; two brothers, Hugh S. of LaGrange, and Ralph W. of Allegan, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Rowland of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and four grandchildren, Mary Lou Long of Ligonier, Margaret Long of Plymouth, and Roger Roy and Roberta Joy Deary of Birmingham. One daughter, Catherine, preceded her in death. Private funeral services in a Kendallville funeral home Tuesday. Burial, Bluffton Cemetery. + 5-?-1940
Gutelius Nelle Sedgwick, 98, Ligonier, died Friday in Greencroft Nursing Home, Goshen. She was the first Red Cross nurse in Noble County after graduating from Epworth Memorial Hospital in South Bend in 1906. She was born Jan. 8, 1882 in Ligonier, the daughter of Robert D. and Sarah E. (Shobe) Kerr. She was married to Harry Gutelius April 3, 1949 in Kendallville. He preceded her in death. A member of the Ligonier First Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star, she was retired from nursing after working for Dr. C. D. Lane. She spent her entire life in Ligonier. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Don (Janice) Cotherman, Cape Coral, Fla.; and one son, Robert K. Sedgwick, Syracuse; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1980
Guthrie Amy, 83, widow of the late Rev. Ebenezer Guthrie, died Sept. 15 at her home east of Kendallville. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Wade of Kendallville, Esther of LaOtto; and one son, Harvey of LaOtto. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church where funeral was held Friday. + 9-?-1921
Guthrie Charles E, son of John H. and Ann Guthrie, was born in Jefferson Twp, Oct. 1, 1876; died Sept. 26, 1915, aged 38 years, 9 months and 25 days. He graduated in the district schools of Jefferson Twp and the Albion High School and also took a course at the Angola normal college. He then taught school for five years in Jefferson Twp and one term in Allegan County, Mich. He was married to Iva Collins on April 6, 1902 at Ganges, Mich. For four or five years after his marriage he followed farming, then he got an R. F. D. mail route in Fennville, Mich., which occupation he followed until his health failed him and he resigned in March 1912. In March 1913 he purchased a farm two miles northwest of Avilla, where he spent his remaining days. He leaves his wife; one daughter, father; one sister, Mrs. Reuben Oliver; three brothers, George, Frank and Elmer. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Fennville, Mich. in 1909. + 9-?-1915
Guthrie Dale, 61, Albion, teacher and principal of York Center School, died Thursday (d. 9-9-1971) at the school, a brief time after eating his noon lunch. Born Feb. 9, 1910 in Jefferson Twp, he was the son of George S. and Emma (Zigler) Guthrie. He was married to Mabel Addis Sept. 13, 1930. She survives. He had taught school in Noble County for 44 years and was a lifetime resident of this area. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, a retired Albion fireman and belonged to the Indiana State Teacher’s Association and the National Educational Association. Other survivors include three sons, Lynn, stationed with the U. S. Air Force in Italy, and Duane and Jack A., both of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Linda McCoy of Albion; one sister, Miss Velma Guthrie of Albion, and eight grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-16-1971
Guthrie Emma, daughter of Gideon and Eliza Ann Zigler, was born in Jefferson Twp Nov. 11, 1873 and died on Nov. 8, 1942, being 68 years, 11 months and 27 days of age. She was one of a family of 9 children, all of whom have preceded her in death except her twin brother, Emery of Albion. On Feb. 5, 1898 she married George Guthrie, and they had 3 children, one daughter, Mrs. Veda Parker, died in 1924; one daughter, Velma, lives at home; and one son, Dale lives in Albion. There are 4 grandchildren, Lynn, Duane and Linda Lou Guthrie, and June Parker. She was a member of the Rehoboth Lutheran Church where funeral was held Nov. 10. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 11-8-1942
Guthrie Esther, 87, of near LaOtto, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital. Death was caused by senility and a heart ailment. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Amanda Wade of Warren; a brother Harvey Guthrie of LaOtto; two nieces, Mrs. Mabel Kane of Auburn and Mrs. Gladys Lane of Chicago; and two nephews, Robert Guthrie of LaOtto, and Reuel Guthrie of Springfield, Ill. Services Monday in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-19-1947
Guthrie Felissa A, daughter of Henry and Rebecca Brown, was born at Lisbon on Feb. 3, 1858 and died Dec. 20, 1926 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Kidd of Albion, being 70 years, 10 months and 18 days of age. She was the eldest of a family of six children, two, Marietta and George, preceding her in death. On Dec. 18, 1877 she married George W. Guthrie. They had one daughter, Grace M. They took three other children to care for, one, John VanBuskirk, being with them until of age. Her husband died Nov. 28, 1907. She married Zachariah Thomas of Albion on Nov. 29, 1921. Because of ill health it was necessary for them to break up their home and live with their respective children. She was member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She leaves the daughter; the husband; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Willis G. of Albion and Willard E. of Aurora, Kans.; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Maloney of Marion, Ind. Funeral at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Wednesday. Burial at the local cemetery. + 12-?-1926
Guthrie Frank W died June 5, 1948. A retired farmer of Jefferson Twp, he had been in poor health for some time and last Saturday went to the Willis Brown farm a mile south of Albion and there hanged himself to a rafter in the barn. He is survived by the widow, Pearl; one daughter, Mrs. Dale Grimes of Syracuse; and a foster daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Kitchen of Park Ridge, Ill.; and three grandchildren. Funeral in EUB Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 6-?-1948
Guthrie George, 75, (b. 6-18-1871) lifelong resident of Jefferson Twp near Albion, died April 28 of heart disease at the home of his son, Dale, in Albion. He is survived by one daughter, Velma; the son, Dale; 5 grandchildren; and one brother, Frank of Albion. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 5-1-1947
Guthrie George Lynn, 75, of Indianapolis, died January 26, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. He retired after 26 years serving in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He was born August 17, 1931 in Ligonier to Clarence Dale and Mabel (Addis) Guthrie. He married Ruth Leiberman in England 53 years ago. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Paul of Pendleton and Nathan of Saline, Mich.; one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jim McCoy of Albion; 2 brothers, Albert Duane Guthrie of Albion and Jack Arthur Guthrie of Kendallville; one granddaughter, Maya Catherine Guthrie. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery with military graveside honors by Grissom Air Force Military Honors Team. ^ 1-27-2007
Guthrie Greg W Jr., 30, died unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2011 at his Avilla home. He was born Aug. 8, 1980 in Kendallville to Greg Guthrie Sr. and Jody Krock. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Kendallville American Legion Post and the Kendallville Eagles. Surviving are his father; his mother, Jody (Nic) Richardson of Fort Wayne; a son, Luca Guthrie of Ohio; 2 daughters, Naomi Guthrie of Avilla and Alyssa Quesenberry of Kendallville; grandfather, James Krock of Avilla; brother, Ryan Richardson of Fort Wayne; and 2 sisters, Bambi and Kari Guthrie of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Moses and Betty Guthrie and Jackie Krock. Funeral Jan. 13 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Brazzell Funeral Home 1-9-2011
Guthrie Harriet A, N. York St., Albion, died Sunday in Jaquay Nursing Home in Kendallville. She was born in Silver Creek, Mich., a daughter of Charles and Lura Johnson Campbell, and came to Albion at an early age. She was married to Miles Guthrie March 12, 1903. He died in 1923. She had been a practical nurse. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Keith Slessman, Albion, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Gerald Rogers, Cromwell; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Grace Fogle, Albion; and two brothers, Richard and Edward Campbell, both Albion. Funeral in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, of which she was a member, on Wednesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-?-1963
Guthrie Harvey George, 88, died at the Butler Rest Home in Butler last Tuesday. He was a retired farmer and former president of the Farmer & Merchants State Bank of LaOtto. Born June 3, 1878 in Albion, he was the son of the late Ebenezer and Amy Guthrie. His wife, Emma Simon Guthrie, died seven years ago. He served as director of the DeKalb County Coop and the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Gladys Lane, Chicago, Robert Guthrie of near Angola, five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church at LaOtto. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-2-1967 + 2-?-1967
Guthrie James L, 72, Noble County Extension Agent from 1944 to 1955, died Aug. 27, 1987 in Logansport, Ind. A member of the Albion Masonic Lodge, he served as county agent in Lafayette and Indianapolis after leaving Albion. Surviving are his wife, Betty, Anoka Acres, R. 3, Logansport; and two daughters, Mrs. Jane Ryan, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Pat Dimmet, Three Oaks, Michigan. Burial, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. + 8-27-1987
Guthrie John, 72 years, 6 months and 22 days, died at his residence in York Twp April 2. ^ 4-18-1877
Guthrie John H, son of John and Jane Guthrie, was born in Richland County, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1840, and died at the home of his son, Elmer, in Albion, Nov. 24, 1919 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 20 days. When a small boy he with his parents moved to Jefferson Twp, where they lived for a few years. They returned to Ohio for a few years, coming back to Indiana and locating on a farm one and one-half miles south of Albion. July 3, 1870 he married Ann Inscho, who died June 25, 1901. They had four sons and two daughters, two daughters and one son preceding him. One daughter died in infancy. He answered the call of his country in the War of ’61, being a member of Company 4, 139th Regiment of Indiana. When quite a young man he united with the Primitive Baptist Church. He leaves three sons; seven grandchildren; one adopted son of his deceased daughter, Lillie. + 11-?-1919
Guthrie John Robert, 6, of Ligonier died in St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday after being injured in an accident with his father when their car crashed into a bridge abutment on U. S. Highway 33, six miles north of Fort Wayne. + 3-?-1951
Guthrie Mabel A, 93, died May 9 in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Noble Twp, on Oct. 27, 1904 to Albert L. and Mary (Huff) Addis. On Sept. 13, 1930 in Ligonier she married Dale Guthrie. He died Sept. 9, 1971. A lifetime Noble County resident, she was a retired hair dresser and beauty shop owner for 55 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Linda) McCoy of Albion; 3 sons, Lynn of Indianapolis, Duane of Albion, and Jack of Kendallville; a sister Edna Wood of Auburn; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille DeCamp; and a brother, Lawrence. Funeral in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-21-1998
Guthrie Mary Elizabeth, aged 3 1/2 hours, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Guthrie of Albion, died Nov. 21, 1948 at McCray Hospital. She is survived by the parents; two sisters, Jane France and Patricia at home; grandparents, Lahrie Guthrie of Rockfield, Ind. and Mrs. Irene Gail of Logansport. Prayer services were held at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Logansport. + 11-?-1948
Guthrie Miles Elmer, about 47, was born Feb. 20, 1875, the son of John and Ann Guthrie, and died June 12, 1923, aged 48 years 3 months and 22 days. After kissing his wife and bidding her a happy good morning, Elmer Guthrie, residing near the east corporation line near Albion, went to his barn Tuesday morning shortly after 5 o’clock and hanged himself to a beam. His lifeless form, dangling from the end of the rope, was found by his wife. No exact cause can be given for his act although it is said his mind had been greatly perturbed over religious matters for the past few weeks. On the 12th day of March 1904 he married Harriet A. Campbell. They had two daughters, Grace May and Hazel Marie. He also leaves 2 brothers. George and Frank. ~ 6-14-1923 + 6-?-1923
Guthrie Moses L, 55, 230 E. Wayne St., died Monday at the Kendallville Foundry from a heart attack. He was born Feb. 23, 1921 in southern Indiana to John and Blanche (Warren) Guthrie. He married Betty G. Cook in LaGrange on Oct. 7, 1942. He was a resident of Kendallville for 34 years after moving here from Albion. He was a foreman of maintenance at the Kendallville Foundry. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Jess (Judy) Kilburn, Germany, Mrs. David (Penny) Dickey, 426 Lewis St., and Mrs. Larry (Phyllis) McGahen, 534 Dowling St.; two sons, Edward L., Johnson Mobile Home Park, and Gregory W. at home; one sister, Mrs. Leroy (Anna) Leitch, Mich.; three brothers, Harold O., Fla., Syrus L., Mich., and John L. Colo.; and 10 grandchildren. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1976
Guthrie Pearl E was born Feb. 12, 1877 and died Oct. 29, 1956. Services at Albion E.U.B. Church Nov. 1. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-?-1956
Guthrie Robert, 59, of Crooked Lake, a former farmer in Butler Twp near LaOtto, died from cancer Sept. 28 in Parkview Hospital. Born Aug. 14, 1912, at LaOtto, he was the son of the late Harvey and Emma Guthrie. He was married April 12, 1936 at Harlan to Lucile M. Amstutz. He was a machine operator at the Moore Business Forms Co., Angola. Surviving besides the widow are a son, Dr. Thomas R. Guthrie of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Lane of Chicago. He was a member of the Garrett United Methodist Church, Huntertown Masonic Lodge and the Fort Wayne Shrine and Scottish Rite. Funeral Friday in Gerig Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 10-7-1971 + 9-28-1971
Guthrie Velma, 89, formerly of Albion, died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Jefferson Twp Oct. 22, 1898, the daughter of George S. and Emma (Zigler) Guthrie. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Avilla for 40 years. She was a member of Rehoboth Church and Indiana Retired Teachers Association. The only survivors are nieces and nephews. A sister, Veda Parker, and a brother, Dale, preceded her in death. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 6-7-1988 + 5-31-1988
Guthrie Virginia E, 86, of Cromwell died February 26, 2010, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had been secretary to the chief process engineer for AVCO. She retired from Family Fare in Ligonier. She was born May 18, 1923, in Glenkarn, Ohio, to Russell and Ada Lavon (Beam) Flatter. Surviving are two daughters, Gail Knafel of Cromwell and Dale (David) Lehner of Alexandria, Va.; a granddaughter, Kathleen Lehner; and a grandson, David John Lehner III. Funeral Feb. 28 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 2-27-2010
Gutstein Theresa Marie, 77, 120 E. Diamond St., was found dead Tuesday at her home. It was determined she died Friday of natural causes. She was born in Augsburg, Germany May 30, 1896 and came to Kendallville in 1923. She was a teacher at a teacher’s college in Germany before coming to the United States. She was married July 26, 1921 to Dr. Richard R. Gutstein, who died April 3, 1967. She was a member of LaGrange-Noble County Medical Auxiliary and Fort Wayne Women’s Club. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lenora Cohen, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Mrs. Gunilda Grover, Lincoln, Mass.; two sons, Dr. Armin Gutstein, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Alfred, Angola; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Memorial services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. + 10-?-1973
Guyas Joseph G, 76, R. 1, Ligonier, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 11, 1905 in Hungary to Joe and Mary Guyas. He was married Jan. 29, 1929 in Defiance, Ohio to Winona Gloor. He moved to Noble County in 1953 and was the owner-operator of the Cromwell Laundromat. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Darwin Hursey, Illinois, and Mrs. Donna Pepple, Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, George and William, both Ligonier; a sister, Mary Kash, Defiance, Ohio; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-27-1982
Guyas Kevin M, 20, died Thursday from gas fumes in a farm silo on Ind. 9 at Valentine. He was replacing air bags in the silo when he fell from a ladder and was overcome by gas fumes. He was born Sept. 1, 1969 in Columbia City, the son of William J. and Carol (Cripe) Guyas. He was a 1988 West Noble High School graduate and a member of the Ligonier Evangelical Church and Cromwell Fire Dept. Surviving are his parents, a sister, Lisa and a brother, Tony, both of Ligonier; grandparents, Winona Guyas, Alpha and Roberta Cripe, all Ligonier. Services Sunday in Ligonier Evangelical Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-2-1989
Guyas William “Bill”, 70, of Ligonier, died April 15, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1941, to Joseph G. and Winona (Gloor) Guyas in Akron, Ohio. He married Carol (Cripe) Guyas on February 3, 1963. He was a member of the Ligonier Evangelical Church. In the 1960s he worked at Maci’s Slip in Syracuse, and then went on to work at Silgan Plastics where he retired from after nearly 40 years of service as Traffic Manager. He also owned and operated Country Basket & Gifts with his wife, Carol, for over 14 years.  He is survived by his wife; one son, Anthony (Vickie) Guyas of Ligonier; one daughter, Lisa (Steve) Paul of Goshen; 5 grandchildren, Jonathan, Jack and Daniel Guyas, Michael and Samantha Paul; one brother, George Guyas of Syracuse; 2 sisters, Margaret Hursey of Cisco, Ill., and Donna Pepple of Defiance, Ohio. Funeral April 20 at Ligonier Evangelical Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-17-2012
Guyas Winona M, 88, of Defiance, Ohio, died Aug. 1, 2001 at home. She was born in Sherwood,. Ohio, on Aug. 30, 1912 to George and Hattie (Goodenough) Gloor. She married Joseph Guyas on Jan. 29, 1929 in Defiance. He died in 1982. She was past owner and builder of the Cromwell Laundromat. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret and Darwin Hursey of Cisco, Ill., and Donna Pepple of Defiance; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Sharon Guyas of Syracuse and William and Carol Guyas of Ligonier; 16 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. A brother, 4 sisters and a grandchild preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 8-3-2001
Guyer George, 31, died at his residence in Kendallville on January 2. ^ 1-24-1877
Guyer Louie fell from a water tank on the C.C.W. & M. Road Saturday at 12 o’clock and died within 3 hours. His remains were brought to Wawaka Tuesday and buried in the Springfield Cemetery. ^ 1-20-1881
Guymon Muzetta M, 90, of Fort Wayne, died July 5, 2004 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. A 1932 graduate of Kendallville High School, she received her master's degree at Indiana University. She taught home economics for 30 years at New Castle Chrysler High School. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. She was born May 20, 1914 in Windfall, Ind. to Oren O. and Virginia A. (DeWitt) Guymon. Surviving are a niece. A sister, Frances McMillan, preceded her in death. Graveside services Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-6-2004
Guymon O O "Pop", 88, former athletic director and coach at Kendallville High School, died Wednesday in Henry County Hospital at New Castle. A native of Windfall, Ind., he came to Kendallville in the fall of 1922 and retired in the spring of 1958. He was a coach, athletic director and math and social studies teacher. Born June 13, 1885, he was the son of Joseph and Isadora (Somers) Guymon. On Sept. 30, 1905 he was married in Windfall to Virginia A. DeWitt. She died Feb. 14, 1971. They lived 41 years in Kendallville. During a few years when he left the education field, he worked in a Kendallville bank. Guymon Field, an athletic field near East Noble High School, was named in his honor. A "Pop Guymon" award is given annually to an outstanding high school athlete. He is survived by two daughters, Miss Muzetta, New Castle, and Mrs. James (Frances) McMillan, South Bend; and a granddaughter, Miss Patricia Ann McMillan. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1973
Guymon Virginia A, 88, New Castle, died Sunday in Henry County Hospital. The former Virginia DeWitt, she was born Aug. 3, 1882 in Sharpsville, Ind. She and Oren O. "Pop" Guymon were married Sept. 30, 1905 in Windfall, Ind. They had lived in New Castle for eight years, moving there from Kendallville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Lydia Circle. She was a 50-year member of the Kendallville Chapter of OES. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Miss Muzetta, New Castle, and Mrs. James (Frances) McMillan, South Bend; and one grandchild. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1971
Guyor Gertrude, 60, a former resident of Kendallville, died Monday at her home in Compton, Cal. Survivors include a sister at Indianapolis. Arrangements are being made to bring the body back to Kendallville for burial. + 8-?-1938
Guysinger Alonzo, 82, died Monday at the home of his son, Glenn, in LaOtto. Death was due to heart trouble. He had been employed as a landscape artist. His wife died about a year ago. Surviving besides the son is a daughter, Miss Joyce Guysinger, who is employed as bookkeeper at the Citizen’s Service in Kendallville. Funeral Wednesday, with interment at Payne, O. ~ 4-29-1948
Guysinger Glenn O, 67, R. 1, LaOtto, died. Funeral last week in the First Church of God at Kendallville. Burial, Wiltsie Cemetery at Payne, Ohio. ~ 1-26-1967 + 1-?-1967
Guysinger Joyce Lavon, 87, of Avilla, died Feb. 22, 1998 in Kendallville Manor. She was born in Payne, Ohio, Aug. 23, 1910 to Alonzo and Mame (Scheefel) Guysinger. She moved to Avilla in 1943. She had worked for Wayne Knitting Mills in Fort Wayne for 18 years, Studebaker Airport of 3 years and Ronald Jones and Wilmer Weimer Insurance Agencies. She retired after 17 years as office secretary for Garrett Medical Clinic. She was a member of the First Church of God in Kendallville. Surviving are a special friend, Phyllis Haslup of Avilla; and nieces. She was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters. Funeral in Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-26-1998
Guzman Bianca Tapia, 16 months, of Ligonier, died Jan. 7, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 2004 in Mishawaka to Jose Tapia Vera and Maria Magdalena Guzman. Surviving are her parents; a sister, May; a half brother, Adrian Rodriquez; grandparents, Jesus and Maria Guzman of Ligonier and Gregoria Tapia and Estela Vera of Mexico; great-grandparents, Manuel and Andrea Pizana of Ligonier. Services Wednesday at Trinity Assembly of God. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-9-2006
Guzman Juan, 7, of Kendallville, died Jan. 5, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Mishawaka on March 5, 1999 to Juan and Ana Maria (Gallardo) Guzman. Survivors include parents; grandparents, Manuel and Sebastiana Gallardo and Ruben and Aurora Guzman of Mexico. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemeter. ^ 1-6-2007
Guzmon Juan E, 3, of Kendallville, died May 20, 2012, at his home in Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville on July 17, 2008 to Juan and Ana Maria (Gallardo) Guzman. Surviving are his parents; a half-brother, Juan Gould of Bristol; grandparents, Manuel and Sebastiana Gallardo of Aguascalientes, Mexico and Aurora Guzman of Aguascalientes, Mexico. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ruben Guzman, who died in 2000. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-22-2012
Gwinnup Beatrice Marie, 74, died March 8, 2001 at her Kendallville home. She was born April 1, 1926 to William and Clara (Fox) Shane. She married Carlton Eugene Gwinnup on Sept. 12, 1943 in Rushville, Ind. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and William Routsong and Nancy Sue and David Carter of Kendallville; one sister, Mary Ellen Scott of Evansville; grandchildren, Melissa and John Owen, Nicholas Routsong, Jane and Shane Shepherd, Stacy and Steven Krieger, Michael and Kimberly Routsong, Elizabeth and Abram Gregory and Nathan Routsong. She was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Stephen and Bradley; a granddaughter, Julia McKenzie; a sister, Lillian VanSickle; and 2 brothers, William Jr. and Edwin Shane. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-10-2001
Gwinnup Carlton Eugene, 83, died July 18, 2007 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He retired from Kraft Foods in 1985 after 22 years of service. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1940. He was born in Andersonville, Ind., on Sept. 14, 1923 to Ophir and Esther (Sherwood) Gwinnup. He married Beatrice Marie Shane on Sept. 12, 1943 in Rushville. She died March 8, 2001. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Routsong and Nancy and David Carter of Kendallville; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Everett Sizemore of Connersville; 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Melissa and John Owen, Michael and Kimberly Routsong, Elizabeth and Abram Gregory, Nathan and Tara Routsong, Nicholas Routsong, Jane and Jamathan Cox, Steven and Korey Krieger and Stacy and Mike Fry; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Stephen and Bradley; a granddaughter, Julia McKenzie in July 1974; and a great-granddaughter, Natalie Gregory in October 2004. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-19-2007