Harr Allie C, 67, wife of Alvin S. Harr, died at her home here Sunday following a stroke of paralysis she suffered Saturday. Born at Evart, Mich., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Culver, she married Alvin S. Harr in 1880. The family lived in Wolcottville for many years prior to moving to this city. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. T. L. McGee of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Edward of Howard City, Mich., and Grant of Montpelier, O.; two sisters, Mrs. James Barnes of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Cora Williams of Montpelier, O.; and three grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at the home on E. Williams St. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1929
Harrell Bonnie, 71, of Bradenton, Fla., died Jan. 22. She had been a Noble County resident and grew up in the Ligonier area. Born April 29, 1909 in Lincolnville, she was the daughter of Dr. Carlos D. and Faye M. (McDonald) Lane. She worked at Indiana University as a psychometrist in the School of Education for 15 years before retiring in 1973. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Psi Iota Chi, the Daughters of Isabella and of St. Paul Catholic Church in Bloomington. She married Paul J. "Pooch" Harrell, who died in 1973. He had been chief facilities planner at Indiana University. Surviving are two sons, John L. of Frederick, Md., and Robert S. of Bloomington; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Lt. Joseph Paul Harrell; and a brother, Carlos Lane. Services in St. Paul Catholic Church, Bloomington. + 1-?-1981
Harrell George Gurney, 74, who lived in Avilla, died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 5, 1902 in Gates, N.C. to Maxey and Alice (Piland) Harrell and married Lillie Roundtree June 12, 1926 in Whaleyville, Va. He moved to Avilla from Tarboro, N.C. 10 years ago, was a retired cook and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. C. F. (Alice) Poland, Avilla; three sisters, Betty Evans, Gatesville, N.C., Haddie Bracy, and Eva Braden, both Suffolk, Va.; 4 brothers, O. Lee, Whaleyville, Va., Walter S., Gatesville, N.C., Hallett H. and Aubrey E., Gates N.C.; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 4-13-1976 + 4-?-1976
Harrell Gordon C, of South Bend, died Tuesday in that city. He is survived by his widow, Nellie (Jones) Harrell; and one son, Gordon Jr., of South Bend. Services today from the Hollis Funeral Home, South Bend. + 3-?-1973
Harrington Dakota Ryan was stillborn Saturday at McCray Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Ryan Harrington and Kellina House of Rome City; grandparents, Max and Sherry Miller of Rome City, Michael and Cathy House of Anderson, and Denia Harrington of Kalamazoo, Mich.; great-grandmothers, Betty Lockridge and Bonnie Radick of Anderson. Graveside services today in Orange Cemetery. + 6-15-1997
Harris Addie, about 62, wife of John Harris and a native of this community, died at her home in East Chicago. Born south of Rome City, she left the vicinity about 20 years ago. Graveside services Tuesday at Orange Cemetery. + 10-?-1941
Harris Aldena Ruby, 89, died March 6, 2007 at her LaOtto home. A lifetime Noble County resident, she graduated in 1935 from Wolf Lake High School and later from Warner Beauty College in Fort Wayne. She had operated a beauty shop from her home and was a staff investigator for the Indiana State Beauty Board. She was a member of Sugar Grove Church of God. She was born November 16, 1917 in Wolf Lake to Dae and Hattie A. (Gay) Targgart. She married Everett O. Harris on November 14, 1937. He died April 5, 1998. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rochelle and James Olds of LaGrange; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Carol Harris and Robert and Henrietta Harris of LaOtto; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Donna Targgart of Churubusco; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dae Jr. and Glen Targgart; and a granddaughter, Lynn Rose Harris. Services Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 3-8-2007
Harris Allan Charles II, 62, died Nov. 2, 2006 at his residence in rural Ligonier. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. He was born Nov. 14, 1943 in Freeport, Ill. to Allan Charles and Lynwood Pearl (White) Harris. He married Eva Marie Snyder on June 17, 1967 in North Manchester. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Rebekah and Scot Ousley of Claypool, Sarah Harris of Austin, Texas, and Abigail Harris of Ligonier; 2 grandchildren, Katherine and David Ousley; and one sister, Jean Epping of Freeport, Ill. Services Monday at Ligonier United Methodist Church Crosswalk. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 11-4-2006
Harris Bob E, 61, died Sunday in VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne. A Huntington native, he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a self-employed painter and veteran of WW II. Surviving are a son, Lowell of Fort Wayne; a sister, Joan Freel of Columbia City; and two brothers, Richard of Albion, and Paul of Huntington. Private graveside services Thursday in Mount Hope Cemetery, Huntington. + 3-19-1989
Harris Everett O, of LaOtto, died April 6 in his winter home in Winter Haven, Fla. He was born Oct. 2, 1915 in Albion to Ora and Iona (Rowland) Harris. On Nov. 14, 1937 in Albion he married Aldena Targgart. He had resided in LaOtto since 1943, moving there from Ligonier. He retired in 1978 from General Electric Co. and was a member of Good News Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Ronnie and Robert of LaOtto; a daughter, Mrs. James (Rochelle) Olds of LaGrange; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Carl Winters of Sturgis, Mich. He was preceded in death by 3 half-brothers. Funeral Friday in Good News Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 4-9-1998
Harris Garlan Ivy "G.I.", 85, R. 2, Kendallville, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. Death was attributed to uremic poisoning and heart failure. He was born in Wells County September 31, 1897, the son of Thomas and Martha (Merritt) Harris. He married Helen E. Gearhart September 24, 1921 in Bluffton. An oil field worker in Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois, he returned to Indiana where he was active in training and racing harness horses in the tri-state area. Surviving are his wife; one son, Bobbie L., Avilla; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. One son, Jack, two brothers, one sister and two infant grandsons preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Ossian Cemetery. ~ 5-5-1983 + 1983
Harris Georgia, 44, of Carmel died in Grabill June 30. An Allen County native, she was a graduate of Indiana University. She is survived by three daughters, Carla Shaffer, Cynthia Harris and Theresa Harris all of Carmel; two sons, James Jr. of Bloomington and Timothy of Carmel; three sisters, Laverne Amstutz and Eileen Opliger of Grabill and Ramona Houser of Zanesville; and one brother, Charles May of Clayton, Tenn. Services in St. Vincent’s Catholic Church July 3 and burial in the church cemetery. ~ 7-5-1979
Harris Gilbert, 71, of Huntertown, who died Monday. Retired for many years from the Wabash Fire Department, he was a cousin to Mrs. Russell Carteaux, Avilla. Survivors include the wife, two daughters, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral today in the D. O. McComb Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. ~ 8-5-1965
Harris Helen died June 13, 1986 in Lake Charles, LA. She is survived by her husband, Allie; a son, Ron Kemerly of Lake Charles; a daughter, Suzanne Kemerly of Houston, TX; two brothers, Hubert Singleton of Albion, A. J. Singleton of South Bend; six sisters, Gloria Portmess of Albion, Mary Rose Stouffer of Bisbee, AZ, Lelah Walters of Pearce, AZ, Irma Strong of Bigfork MT, Phyllis Braa of Powell, Wyo., and Edith Welling of Lynchburg, VA. Memorial services were on June 15 at University United Methodist Church in Lake Charles where she was the organist for many years. + 6-13-1986
Harris Helen, 85, R. 2, Kendallville, died Friday in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was retired from Jay Garment Co. in Portland. She was born Nov. 28, 1903 in Wells County, the daughter of William and Luella (Eddington) Gearhart. She married Garlan Harris Sept. 24, 1921 in Boston, and he died in 1983. Surviving are a son, Bobby, Avilla; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Florence Hesher of Decatur. One son, Jack, preceded her in death. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery, Ossian. ~ 11-14-1989 + 11-10-1989
Harris Jack, 51, was born in Madison, Kans. and had lived in Vero Beach the past 17 years, moving there from Muncie. He was a veteran of WW II. He died May 4 and is survived by his wife, Virginia; two sons, Jack D., Vero Beach, and Dennis, Kendallville; one daughter, Robin, Vero Beach; one brother, Robert L., R. 2, Avilla; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garlan Harris, Kendallville. Services May 7 in Vero Beach Floyd-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial, Crestlawn Cemetery. ~ 5-15-1975 + 5-?-1976
Harris John, 61, of Albion, was found dead at his home June 7 by John Hanselman, a neighbor who went to the home to pay him a visit. Coroner Robert Luckey was called and returned a verdict of acute alcoholism. He was an expert tailor and had been employed at various times at the George Russell tailor shop. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 6-?-1933
Harris Joseph, 78, a Civil War veteran and a resident of Albion for many years, father of John Harris of this city, died at the Soldiers Home at Marion, Ind. Wednesday. He suffered the loss of a leg years ago by amputation to prolong his life and this superinduced a weakened heart, which was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral at Marion Saturday and the body will be laid to rest by the side of many comrades. + 4-?-1920
Harris Kate, 43, died of carcinoma. Her remains were removed to Reading, Pa., the home of her birth, and buried in Oakwood Cemetery. ^ 5-27-1887
Harris Lynn Rose, 25, a former resident of rural LaOtto and more recently of Fort Wayne, died unexpectedly April 29, 2000 at the home of a friend in Fort Wayne. She was born August 11, 1974 in Fort Wayne to Robert A. and Henrietta (Teders) Harris. They survive in rural LaOtto. She grew up in rural LaOtto and moved to Fort Wayne 5 years ago. She was employed for several years at The Alteration Shop in Fort Wayne and had been the manager of the DuPont Crossing location for the past 5 years. She is survived by her parents; a daughter, Alexondria Rose Mosher of Fort Wayne; her fiance, Robert M. Groff of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Lori Ann and Donald Meyer of Churubusco, and Lana Jean Harris of Moscow, Russia; a brother, Troy Allan Harris of LaOtto; and her grandmother, Aldena Ruby Harris of LaOtto. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 5-4-2000
Harris Mae L, 91, died Thursday at Goshen Hospital from complications. A native of Ligonier born Oct. 6, 1883, she returned here four years ago from Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. Her first husband, Earl Graham, died in 1935. She was then married to William Harris, who died in 1955. Surviving are a grandson, Jack Graham, Ligonier, nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Harris Marguerite, 83, a former resident of Kendallville, 4982 Depot Rd., Harborcreek, Pa., died Feb. 9. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Neuenschwander) Marti of Kendallville and the widow of William Harris. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Klopfer of Rosedale, Long Island, N. Y.; a son, Fred, Harborcreek; a sister, Rozella Marsh, Kendallville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two sons, Leonard and George; and a grandson, Jeffrey. Funeral Feb. 13 with Dusckas Funeral Home, Harborcreek in charge of arrangements. + 2-7-1985
Harris Marion E, 75, Avilla, formerly of Fort Wayne, died Jan. 28 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Harlan, Ky., he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne and retired in 1975 from Dana Corporation where he had been a machinist for 28 years. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Marie; Connie Lew of Houston, Texas, Sandra Kowalenko of Fort Wayne, and Sarah Creason of Columbia City; two sons, David of Churubusco, and Michael of LaOtto; a sister, Sally Delph of Harlan, Ky.; and 10 grandchildren. Services Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. ~ 2-7-1989 + 1-28-1989
Harris Marta L was born Oct. 21, 1900 and died Nov. 23, 1967. Services at Williams Funeral Home Nov. 26. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 11-23-1967
Harris Richard L, 83, of Albion, died Oct. 14, 2004. He was born March 21, 1921 to Roy and Bertha Harris. He was a supervisor for Magnavox. Surviving are his wife, Lillian (Haines); daughters, Marilyn Broom and Rebecca Cross; a sister, Joan Freel; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. No services. Albion New Era 10-20-2004
Harris Shirley Jane, 74, died February 14, 2005 at her rural Avilla home. She was born January 18, 1931 in Joliet, Il. to John Henry and A. Jeanette (Davis) Simmons. She was a former resident of Bluffton and moved to Noble County in 1958. On January 13, 1951 she married Bobbie Leon Harris at First Baptist Church in Montpelier. He died July 17, 1991. She graduated in 1948 from Montpelier High School, had 2 years of nurse's training at Cincinnati Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and held a real estate license. She was a member of LaOtto Wesleyan Church and Noble County OES. She retired from LaOtto Mfg. in 1991; was co-owner of Finley Bait & Tackle and Bob and Shirley's Western Shop. She is survived by 3 daughters, Phyllis (Webb) Pierce of Wolcottville, Lottie (John) Kuehn of Fort Wayne, and Patti (Ron) Knox of Kendallville; 2 sons, Bill of Avilla, and Robert of San Antonio, Tex.; and grandchildren, Dennis Bryant, Amanda (Matt) Kimmel, Stephanie Lemish, Jessie and Nikki Kuehn, Bobby and Hannah Harris, Kirk and Kara Knox. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Bobbie Jr., and a brother, John (Jack) G. Simmons. Services February 17 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-2-2005
Harrison George, 22, state patrolman, member of the Ligonier state police barracks, met almost instant death Friday at a curve in the road one and one-half miles west of Wawaka on U. S. Road 6 when his automobile crashed into a large transport truck. It is believed dense fog contributed to the accident. He was the son of Mrs. W. C. Harrison of Ligonier, having graduated from Ligonier High School in 1932. Surviving are the mother; a half-brother and half-sister in California. His father was for years editor of the Ligonier Banner. Funeral at Ligonier Presbyterian Church Monday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1936
Harrison Lewis H, 78, died Sunday in the Sacred Heart Home. A native of Logan County, Ohio, he never fully recovered from the effects of smoke inhalation that claimed the life of his wife Jan. 31. A freak coal fire at that time filled the Harrison’s LaOtto home with fumes. Mrs. Harrison’s body was discovered shortly after noon and Mr. Harrison was found barely breathing on a couch in the front room. Born Oct. 29, 1887, he was employed most of his life as a farm worker and was retired at the time of his death. He had lived the past 30 years in the LaOtto community. The Harrisons were married in 1937. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Eva Shultz, Huntertown; two sisters, Elvia Hayhurst, Riversville, W. Va., and Iva Jane Taylor of Ironton, Ohio; a grandson, Donald Shultz, Huntertown; two granddaughters, Bonnie Coil of Huntertown and Pat Kauffman of Kendallville, and seven grandchildren. Rites Tuesday in the L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 3-17-1966
Harrison Lola N, 82, a resident of Ligonier from 1917 until 1947, died Monday in an Elkhart nursing home. Widow of the late W. C. B. Harrison, former publisher of the Ligonier Banner, she was born near Wakarusa and was a school teacher prior to her marriage. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Raymond Zbranek of Elkhart. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1955
Harrison Mabel M, 81, died Saturday in Manatee Hospital in Bradenton, Fla. She was born Jan. 17, 1910 in Walton, the daughter of William and Zona (Benson) Fitzer. She married Walter L. Harrison. A retired school teacher in Rome City schools, she was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband and a brother, Cecil Fitzer of Fort Myers, Fla. Services Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Harrison Margaret G, 81, Fort Wayne, sister of William Fulk, LaOtto, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. She was born in Allen County and had lived in Fort Wayne 40 years. She was a member of the Emmaus Lutheran Church. She was employed in the millinery department of Wolf and Dessauer for 27 years, retiring in 1956. In addition to the brother, survivors include a son, Frank M., Fort Wayne, a sister Mrs. Sadie Fulk Roehrs, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter and a great-grandson. Rites Wednesday in Emmaus Lutheran Church. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. ~ 9-13-1962
Harrison Mary, 76, of LaOtto, died in a freak coal fire the previous Monday that filled her home with fumes. Services were Thursday in L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home, Avilla, with burial in the Avilla Cemetery. She lived most of her life in LaOtto, moving there from Kendallville. She was born in Blyton, Ohio, on June 8, 1889 and was married in 1937 to Lewis Harrison, who was rushed to McCray Hospital at Kendallville in serious condition following the fire. Mrs. Harrison’s body was discovered shortly after noon by a step-grandson, Dale Shultz of LaOtto, who had been alerted by John Bailey, a neighbor. Bailey alerted the step-grandson after his mother, Mrs. Eva Bailey, and his brother, Dewey, who lived in the same building with the Harrisons, began to feel lightheaded and went across the street to their son’s home. ~ 2-10-1966 + 2-?-1966
Harrison Mildred Ann, 65, of Albion, died May 23, 2004 at the home of her son. She retired in 1992 from Hardee's Restaurant after 5 years of service. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and New Hope Wesleyan Church. She was born Nov. 10, 1938 in Columbia City to Homer and Mabel (Brown) Hursey. On Nov. 22, 1933 in Whitley County she married Cecil J. Harrison. He died Oct. 12, 1991. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Kathy of Albion and Shannon and Kathy of Columbia City; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Malana and Steve Alvey and Shawn Foster of Columbia City; a half-brother and his wife, James and Ida Staples of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were 3 daughters, Debbie, Karan and Sherry; 2 sisters, Sharon Harrison and Juanita Jackson; a granddaughter, Christina Farber; and a great-granddaughter, Becca Farber. Services Thursday at Shoda-Wilkinson Funeral Home, Columbia city. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 5-25-2004
Harrison Ralph, son of W. C. B. Harrison, editor of The Banner, died at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, Sunday evening. Marion Harrison and sister, Louise of Indianapolis, were also at his bedside when he died. Mr. Harrison arrived home with the remains Wednesday morning and the funeral, in charge of the Liberty Guards, will be held this afternoon, and owing to present conditions, the services will be at the grave. He had been in the service of his country only a few months. * Ligonier Leader, 10-10-1918 Contributed by Margaret Ott
Harrod Addie and Walter. A young man of Williamsport, O. shot and killed his wife, Addie, in the yard at the rear of the Ada House, Fort Wayne Thursday and then killed himself. The couple had been estranged and the husband was insanely jealous of his wife. She had been employed at the Ada House and Harrod called to see her, asking her to go out into the yard that he might talk with her. They were sitting on a bench in the back yard when the tragedy occurred. He fired 4 shots at his wife. The fifth and last cartridge he reserved for himself. She was 22 years of age and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Graham of Mt. Gilead, O. Mrs. Graham formerly resided in Kendallville and is a daughter of the late Jacob Browand. The bodies were shipped Friday night, that of the wife to Mt. Gilead, O., and that of the husband to Fulton, O. The father of the young man asked that the bodies of the couple be buried side by side, but the father of the girl refused. He said "Walter never treated my girl right. He abused her even before he killed her. He had threatened to kill her before. I advised her to take steps to restrain him but she did not do so. No, I could never consent to have her lying by his side. I respect his father and mother and his little sister and I feel sorry for them, but my daughter will be buried alone." ^ 10-4-1906
Harrod Jessie W, 71, R. 2, Avilla, died July 11 in the Garrett Hospital. Born Sept. 22, 1895 at R. 2, LaOtto, the daughter of Jessie and Sarah (Gillett) Warner, she had resided in the area her entire life. On March 22, 1919 she was married to Ovid Harrod in Albion. He survives. Additional survivors include four daughters, Mrs. James S. Sampson, Circleville, O., Mrs. Roy W. Richards, Carbondale, Ill., Mrs. John W. Hamblen, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Morgan J. Sakakini, Brussels, Belgium; four grandchildren; one brother, Floyd Warner, Eagle River, Wis.; and one sister, Mrs. Albert Coil, R. 2, Avilla. Funeral at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett Sunday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 7-20-1967 + 7-?-1967
Harrod Judy, 83, of Marinette, Wis. died Saturday in Luther Home, Marinette. She married Sanford Harrod, who died in 1961. She had resided in Kendallville 1940-1960. Surviving are two stepsons, Nelson of Kendallville, and Sanford of Maurepas, La. Services today in Marinette. + 1-?-1981
Harrod Lawrence W, 83, R. 1, Avilla, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1901 in Roanoke, the son of Newton and Ida Mae (Work) Harrod. He married Noble Jackson January 23, 1924 in Albion. He was a retired farmer and Indiana state employee with the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Surviving are his wife; one son, Roger of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ovid of Fort Wayne, and Jim of Florida. Services Tuesday at Huntertown United Methodist Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 5-2-1985 + 4-27-1985
Harrod Nelson W, 82, of Kendallville, died Dec. 10, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He had worked with his father at The Harrod Co. in Kendallville. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of American Legion Post 86 and Francis Vinyard VFW Post 2749. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Mason Blue Lodge, Shrine and Scottish Rite, Kendallville Elks Lodge No. 1194, Rotary Club, Little Long Lake-Round Lake Association and Mid-American Windmill Museum. He was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Menominee, Mich., to Sanford and Elizabeth (Nelson) Harrod. On June 13, 1980 he married Sally (Brown) Babcock in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Byron and Sue Harrod of Williamsburg, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Mike Meskel of Santa Ana, Calif.; 4 stepdaughters; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother, Sanford Jr. Services Saturday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery with military services by VFW Post 2749. ^ 12-12-2007
Harrod Noble A, 85, R. 1, Avilla, died Sunday at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born March 23, 1902 in Swan Twp, the daughter of Gil and Emma (Strause) Jackson. She married Lawrence Harrod Jan. 23, 1924 in Albion, and he died April 27, 1985. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Surviving are one son, Roger of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Huntertown Methodist Church. Burial, Perry Twp Cemetery, Huntertown. ~ 10-15-1987 + 10-11-1987
Harrod Ovid Rome, 92, died at his home in Fort Wayne Thursday. He was born in Roanoke and farmed most of his life in the Avilla area, retiring in 1965. He was a WW I veteran and a member of the American Legion Post. He is the widower of Jessie W. Warner, who died in 1967. Surviving are his wife, Ilah; daughters, Dorothy Sampson, Circleville, Ohio, Daphne Richards, Kendallville, Brenda F. Hamblen, Atlanta, and Joyce I. Sakakini, Paris; a stepson, Stewart Matter, Fort Myers, Fla.; stepdaughters Leanne Spurr, Charlene Pettit, and Mary Davidson, Fort Wayne, and Adelee Chester, Bradenton, Fla.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 6-27-1989 + 6-23-1989
Harrod Roger, 79, died December 25, 2009, at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Avilla, he was a toy designer most recently with Peg Perego before retiring. He was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church and the Avilla American Legion Post. He was also an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia “Ginny” Harrod of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Ginger (Douglas A.) McComb of Fort Wayne; a son, Michael (Katherine) Harrod of Avilla, Ind.; a stepgrandson, Michael (Karen) Hoover; three grandsons, Mark McComb, Adam McComb and Jim Harrod. Funeral Wednesday at Huntertown United Methodist church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ^ 12-28-2009
Harrod Sanford N, 69, who founded the Harrod Roofing Co. in Kendallville in 1939, died Sunday in Marinette, Wis., where he had been visiting. He had made his home in Winter Haven, Fla., since retiring in 1957. He was born May 3, 1892 in Hoagland, a son of Newton and Ida Harrod, and came to Kendallville the same year he stared the roofing firm. He was married in 1940 to Judith Nelson. He was a member of Avilla Lodge 460 F & AM, Kendallville Chapter 64, Royal Arch Masons, Apollo Commandery 19, Knights Templar, the Royal and Select Masters in Auburn, and Avilla Chapter No. 155, OES. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Sanford N. of Monroe, La., and Nelson W. of Kendallville; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Newhart of Uniondale; and four brothers, Ovid of Swan, Lawrence of LaOtto, James of Boynton Beach Fla., and Carleton of Estes Park, Colo. Services today in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-12-1961
Harrod Sanford N Jr., 73, died Dec. 12 in Baton Rouge, La. He was born June 6, 1923 in Menominee, Mich. to Sanford N. and Elizabeth (Nelson) Harrod. The 1942 Kendallville High School graduate was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University in 1949. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; 3 stepchildren; and one brother, Nelson, of Kendallville. Services Dec. 14, in Baton Rouge. + 12-12-1996
Harroff Craig M Jr., 3 hours old, of Ligonier, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Craig M. and Darlene R. (Poole) Harroff of Ligonier; a sister, Amy Jo Smith of Ligonier; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rome Poole of Washington Court House, Ohio, John Harroff and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blackshire of Ligonier; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Poole and Mrs. Rena Ferguson, Washington Court House, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Bethel Foster, Churubusco. Graveside services Saturday at Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-1-1982
Harroff Edith, wife of Levi Harroff, died at her home south of Kimmell Friday. She is survived by the husband; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Howell of Columbia City, and Mrs. Ocie Hill of Ligonier; two brothers, Fred Johnston of Ligonier, and Grover Johnston of Kimmell. Services at Ormas Church Tuesday. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 2-?-1947
Harroff Francis Allen "PeeWee", 56, of Churubusco, died Tuesday after spending two years battling cancer at the Veterans Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 16, 1930 in Churubusco to Herbert and Bethel Marie (Pennington Foster) Harroff. He married Joan Erdly in August 1954. Surviving are his mother in Churubusco; his wife; two sons, Rick A. of Albion, and Ronald DeWayne of Kimmell; a daughter, Vicki Isham of Garrett; two brothers, John M. of Wawaka, and Fredrick J., Columbia City; four sisters, Mrs. James (Laura) Loe of Columbia City, Mrs. Ruben (Liz) Hatcher of Churubusco, Mrs. Stanley (Rilla J.) Walter of Corunna, and Mrs. David (Mary E) Gater of Loon Lake; and seven grandchildren. He was a retired machinist who worked at Weatherhead Co. in Columbia City. He also served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict in the Medical Corps. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Garrett, the American Legion in Kendallville, and the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Albion. Services Thursday in the Cornerstone Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-13-1987
Harroff George W, about 72, was killed Nov. 5, 1951 in a car-tractor collision on State Road 5, one and a half miles north of Cromwell. It appeared that he was driving south and might have been blinded by the sun when trying to make a right turn and turned in front of a farm tractor which was pulling a wagon in the opposite direction. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Murphy and Mrs. Lloyd Murphy, both near Cromwell; several grandchildren; a brother, Levi of Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Adair and Mrs. Ralph Hawk, both near Columbia City. Funeral this afternoon at the residence. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-?-1951
Harroff Hattie, 77, of LaPorte, Ind. died Friday. Surviving are two sons, Wilbur of Cromwell and Edward of LaPorte; one daughter, Mrs. Clint Reed of Goshen; two half-brothers; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband, William, and a son, Roy, preceded her in death. Funeral in LaPorte on Monday with burial in Mishawaka. + 4-?-1946
Harroff Isaac, 73, died Oct. 25 at the home of a son, Herbert, in Noble County. Surviving are the son; two daughters, Mrs. M. D. Foster of Whitley County, and Mrs. L. Carter of Fort Wayne; two brothers, George and Levi of Noble County; and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Hawk and Mrs. Walter Adair of Noble County. Funeral Monday at Sonday Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1941
Harroff Joan, 68, died Jan. 31 in her Kimmell home. She was born Aug. 16, 1931 in Columbia City to Ace and Mary Aldene (Shroyer) Erdly. She was a cook at Walker's Restaurant in Wolf Lake and had worked in the deli at Stover's SuperValu in Ligonier. Surviving are a daughter, Vicki Isham of Garrett; a son, Ron Harroff of Kimmell; a sister, Helen Stangland of Albion; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Rick and Randy Harroff; and a brother, Jim Erdly. Services Friday in Orr Funeral Home. + 1-31-2000
Harroff Juanita, 78, of Goshen, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital. Born in Goshen on June 1, 1893 to Hiram and Nora (Coulter) Miltenberger, she moved to Goshen three years ago after living in Cromwell most of her life. She was an avid antique collector and operated an antique shop in her Cromwell home for many years. She married Wilbur Harroff on Sept. 16, 1914. He was a rural mail carrier and preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1956. Survivors include one son, Walter, Elkhart; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Phend of Goshen; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Harry, Dowagiac, Mich. Services Tuesday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial, Violett Cemetery, Goshen. + 2-19-1972
Harroff Levi W, 73, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after undergoing surgery. A retired farmer, he resided east of North Webster in Noble County. He was born Dec. 24, 1885 to Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Harroff and was married to Edith Johnston, who died in Feb. 1947. Funeral Thursday in Ormas Baptist Church. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-?-1959
Harroff Wilbur, about 64, of Cromwell, a rural mail carrier for 29 years, died Feb. 28, 1956 in Elkhart Hospital. He was born at Wolf Lake and had lived at Kimmell 29 years before moving to Cromwell about 10 years ago. He was a member of the Sparta Christian Church at Kimmell, the Sparta Masonic Lodge and the Lions Club at Cromwell. He is survived by his widow, Juanita; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Phend of Goshen; one son, Walter Edward of Elkhart; a brother, Ed of LaPorte; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Reed of Rolling Prairie; and six grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Yoder Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial, Violett Cemetery. + 2-?-1956
Harroff-Foster Bethel Marie, 88, of Columbia City, died Wednesday in Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Nov. 27, 1909 in Johnson County, Ky. to Samuel and Flary (Birchum) Pennington. She first was united in marriage to Herbert Theodore Harroff on Sept. 4, 1926. He preceded her in death. She then married Manley Foster and he died in 1981. She and her first husband moved to Columbia City in 1939. They had lived in Albion, Wolf Lake, Churubusco and Fort Wayne before returning to Columbia City in 1959. She had worked at Weatherhead Co., Columbia City during WW II. She and her first husband founded and operated Harroff’s Restaurants in Albion, Wolf Lake and Churubusco until 1958. She later was employed by Meadowbrook Manor, Columbia City. She attended Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. David (Mary E) Gater, Mrs. James (Flora B) Loe, and Mrs. Stanley (Rilla J) Walter, all of Columbia City, and Mrs. Ruben (Liz) Hatcher of Silver Lake; two sons, John M. Harroff of Ligonier, and Frederick J. Harroff of Columbia City; a sister, Lizzie Alice Holland of Trapp, Ky.; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. + 10-14-1998
Harrold Aaron, 91, lifelong resident of Swan Twp, died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. He resided near Churubusco. His parents were Daniel and Margaret Yarian Harrold. His wife, Mrs. Alice Claxton Harrold, died in Dec. 1929. Surviving is a son, John who lives near Garrett; one brother, Daniel of Noble County; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Cuney and Mrs. William Clingerman of Noble County; and ten grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Mrs. George Wappes, and a son, William. Funeral Tuesday in Sonday Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 8-10-1941
Harrold Clara, 78, died Saturday in Turtle Creek Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Noble County, Oct. 30, 1891, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauman. On April 10, 1910, she married Edward Harrold, who preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1956. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clem (Marie) Molargik, Fort Wayne; one son, Lawrence Harrold, Kendallville, and five grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 10-29-1970 + 10-?-1970
Harrold Daniel, who for nearly forty-five years has been a resident of Swan Twp, died Thursday at Logansport, where he has been for nearly a year under treatment for mental derangement. This condition is believed to have resulted from grief over the loss of his wife. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 8, 1814 and at death was 83 years, 6 months and 5 days of age. He was married to Margaret Monaweck, and they had twelve children. Ten of them survive. Mrs. Harrold died about six years ago. He located in Noble County in 1852, bought a farm and paid for it by the severest toil. He bore faithfully the burdens incident to pioneer life in Noble County. His remains were brought home for interment and the funeral occurred on Sunday at Bethlehem Church. ~ 5-19-1898
Harrold Edward, 72, a native of Swan Twp and a resident of the Avilla community at one time, suffered a heart attack in his home in Kendallville, December 27, and died en route to McCray Hospital. He was an employee of McCray Refrigerator Co. He was born Aug. 4, 1884, the son of Moses and Hannah Harrold. He married Clara Bauman April 10, 1910. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Molargik, Fort Wayne; a son, Lawrence of Kendallville; three grandchildren; a brother, Allen, Churubusco; and a sister, Mrs. Sherman Hoot, Fremont. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday in the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 1-3-1957 + 1956
Harrold Kathleen R, 78, died June 15, 2001 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Avilla and was a member of North Highland Church of Christ, American Legion of Garrett and Women of the Moose Chapter 261. Surviving are a daughter, Vonda Roop of Fort Wayne; a son, Larry Harrold of Fort Wayne; 3 brothers, Keith and Allen Berkes of Fort Wayne and Deloice Zimmerman of Warsaw; one sister, Delores Hyde of Warsaw; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Joe Harrold, died in 1987. Services Tuesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ^ 6-16-2001
Harrold Lawrence Edward, 72, died Wednesday in Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. He had been a truck driver and was an Army veteran of WW II. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Connie) Smith of Sturgis, Mich., and Mrs. Doug (Lila) Chapman of Middlebury; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A sister, Marie Molargik, preceded him in death. Graveside services Friday in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Avilla. + 3-30-1994
Harrop Claire J died July 19 at a South Bend hospital from heart disease. She was born at Wolf Lake on Dec. 25, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Williams. She married H. Spencer Harrop of Detroit, Mich. in Sept. 1933 and had made her home in Detroit. Surviving are the husband; 2 brothers, Beecher Hoxworth of Battle Creek, Mich., and Everton Williams of Detroit; 4 sisters, Mrs. Helen Cleveland of Hillsdale, Mich., Mrs. Hildah Wagner of Appleton, Wis., Mrs. Evelyn Mault of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Eleanor Moots of Fort Wayne. She held a responsible position with Michigan Bell Telephone Co. until the time of illness. Funeral Wednesday at Kerr Funeral Home. * 1937
Harry James, 50, of 118 N. Park Ave., died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born in W. Va., April 24, 1929, he was the son of Russell and Goldie (Grimmett) Harry. On June 12, 1972 he married Goldie Castle. He was an employee of Lane Foundry. Surviving are his mother in Ohio; his wife; stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert (Janetta) Horne of Kendallville, Mrs. Calvin (Faye) Robinson and Mrs. Loetta Spears, Shelby, Ohio, Mrs. Buck (Eddis Mae) Spears, Paintsville, Ky., and Mrs. George (Annette) New of South Milford; two stepsons, Kermit Castle of Shelby, and Jimmie Castle of Hueysville, Ky.; a sister, Mrs. Roy (LaVada) Whittaker of Fort Pierce, Fla.; a brother, David of Fort Pierce; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Brimfield Revival Center. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1979
Harsh Blanche, sister of Mrs. Helen Terry, Albion-Noble County librarian, died at Goshen Hospital Oct. 21, 1959. Funeral at a Ligonier funeral home Friday. + 10-?-1957 10-19-1959
Harsh George Wallace was born near Ligonier April 3, 1868, and died May 4, 1907, aged 39 years 1 month and 2 day. At age of 28 he married Mary H. Schmuck and moved to Kendallville, where they lived 5 years, then to Huntington and then to Garrett, their late home. He was a graduate of Ligonier High School and Huntington Business College. He was a locomotive fireman with the B&O at Garrett. He leaves a boy George 10, and 2 daughters, Alice 8 and Ruth 3; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral Tuesday in Kendallville Evangelical Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-9-1907
Harsh Henry D, born in Ohio 1831; died 1897, aged over 65 years. + Clippings book
Harsh Jessie B, 83, of R. 1, Warsaw, died Tuesday in Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. She was born April 2, 1905 in Ligonier, the daughter of Charles and Cora (Thompson) Fritz. In 1934 in Crown Point, she married Lowell Harsh, who died in 1935. She moved to Florida in 1962 and back to Warsaw in 1984. She was a self-employed seamstress. Surviving are a daughter, Lois Ann Poyser of Pierceton; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Cremation will take place and interment of ashes will be April 5 in Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-28-1989
Harsh Nettie M, daughter of J. J. Rimmel of Orange Twp and sister of O. F. and George Rimmel, died in Avilla yesterday. Funeral will be Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-25-1907 She was born in Brimfield Oct. 18, 1866 and died in Avilla July 22, 1907. Her girlhood was spent on the farm 4 miles northwest of Kendallville where her brother now resides. She graduated from the Rome City Schools in 1882. She was a member of the M. E. Church in Avilla. She married W. E. Harsh Oct. 27, 1889. Soon after their marriage they took up residence in Avilla. A son was stillborn to them. She leaves the husband, father and 2 brothers. ^ 8-1-1907
Harshbarger Edward L was born Oct. 12, 1917 and died July 5, 1976. Services July 8 in Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel. Burial, South Park Cemetery, Whitley County. + 7-5-1976
Harshbarger Ida May, 90, died at the Prairie View Nursing Home in Warsaw Friday. She was born in LaGrange County on July 31, 1887, daughter of William and Amanda (Morris) Loncor. She married Robert I. Harshbarger in LaGrange on Nov. 23, 1905. He died on May 25, 1949. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Isaac (Pearl) King, Ligonier. Services at Frurip-May Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 10-?-1977
Hart Anna L, wife of W. H. Hart, died Oct. 15, 1943 following a short illness. She was born in Eden Twp, LaGrange County, Ind. on Aug. 24, 1869. In 1888, with her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Gerber, she moved to Missouri, where she lived until 1893, when they moved to Ligonier. On March 1, 1894 she married W. H. Hart and moved to Albion, where she has since made her home. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Literary and Historical Club. She left surviving her husband, who recently retired from the grocery business in Albion after being thus engaged for 42 years; her daughter, Mrs. Samuel C. Cleland of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, John and Mary Cleland; one sister, Mrs. Ella Reece of Toledo, Ohio. Funeral Monday at Bonham Funeral Home. Interment at Ligonier. + 10-?-1943
Hart Audrey I, 74, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Noble County May 27, 1911 to Justice and Jenny May (Hill) Itt. On June 5, 1940 in Bryan, Ohio, she married Chester Hart. She was a member of the Elmwood Mennonite Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her mother in Kendallville; her husband; a daughter, Vonda Pallett and two sons, Tom and Don, all of Kendallville; five grandchildren; and a sister, Betsy Kline of San Bernardino, Calif. Two sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Elmwood Mennonite Church. Burial, Brushy Prairie Cemetery. + 12-4-1985
Hart Avera, sister of Fearon Hart, Swan, died Wednesday in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a waitress in Kendallville and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church there. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. ~ 9-3-1964
Hart Betty J, 64, LaGrange, died Wednesday at her home. She was born Feb. 7, 1922, the daughter of Cecil and June (Becker) Trowbridge. She married William Hart May 30, 1958 in Kendallville. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Disabled Veterans, Eagles and Moose Lodges, all of LaGrange, and VFW, Sturgis, Mich. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. James (Jackie) Krock, Avilla; a son, Terry of LaGrange; a sister, Marilyn Sue Crace of Wenatchee, Wash.; three brothers, Tom of Churubusco, Jack of Albion, and Cecil of Kendallville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A son, Mike, died in 1952. Services Saturday in the Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. ~ 8-14-1986 + 8-6-1989
Hart Beverly Lea, six-month old daughter of Mrs. Raymond Hart of Kendallville, died from infantile paralysis, the first death from this disease in Kendallville in many years. Surviving are the parents; one brother, Robert; and three sisters, Mary, Helen and Shirley. Short prayer services were Wednesday on the front porch of the Hart home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1938
Hart Charles T, about 74, the retired merchant of Brimfield, who was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett a week ago for amputation of a foot, died on Tuesday. He had been afflicted for some time with diabetes. He is survived by a wife; one brother, C. B. of Hutchison, Kan., formerly station agent at Brimfield. Funeral Friday at the residence. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. 4-28-1920 Albion New Era
Hart Charles W, about 74, (b. 10-30-1871) died Dec. 28, 1945 at his home in Jefferson Twp about three miles northeast of here as the result of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Mattie; one son, Wilbur; and a daughter, Mrs. Carmine Frehse of near Albion; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1945
Hart Clayton D, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Cosperville on July 31, 1916 to Wilbur C. and Flossie L. (Baker) Hart. On Aug. 21, 1937 in Auburn he married Marjorie J. Bower. A retired building contractor, he had served as Orange Twp trustee 8 years and on the Noble County Council for 4 years. He was a member of Rome City Post 381, VFW Post 279, Kendallville, and the Eagles Lodge in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a son, Charles of Tulsa, Okla.; 2 sisters, Irene Francis of Corunna and Merle Reed of Fla.; a half-sister, Lois Workman of Columbia City; and 2 grandchildren, Tonya Hart and Dawn Adoor. He was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Gifford; a half-sister, Mary; and 2 half-brothers, Junior Jake and Gene Hart. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-14-1999
Hart Clela B, 82, died Saturday in Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. She was born in LaGrange County Feb. 14, 1912 to Ora Lee and Anna (Phovemire) Cox. She married Fearon Hart on Dec. 1, 1926 in Valentine. He died April 8, 1978. She helped her husband on the farm until they retired in 1977 and had also been employed by Kendallville Nursing Home. She was a member of First Church of God in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Betty) Jaquay of Rome City; 4 sons, Franklin L. and Avery W. of Avilla, William of Kendallville and Herbert of Corunna; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, a brother, a sister, 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday in First Church of God. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-7-1995
Hart Clyde E "Dick", 83, Kendallville, died October 27, 2003 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. He was born December 10, 1919 in Kendallville to Charles and Ruby (Martin) Hart. Surviving are a daughter, Jacqueline Krock of Avilla; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Carol Hart of LaGrange; 3 sisters, Madeline Zimmerman of Berne, Eleanor Schlichtenmyer of Shelbyville, and Barbara Rowe of Garrett; a brother, Roy of Vicksburg, Mich.; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael; a sister and 2 brothers. He had been employed at Kendallville Foundry, retiring in 1985. He was an Army veteran of WW II and a member of American Legion Post 86 and VFW 2749, Kendallville. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-6-2003
Hart Crystal of New Orleans, formerly of LaOtto, died at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans Sept. 24. She suffered a heart attack Sept. 23 while at the doctor’s office. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Dessie Young; a sister, Mrs. Janice Fisher; a brother, Enos Young, all of LaOtto; a daughter, Mrs. Dessamae Lorain of Dallas, Tex.; a son, Richard of Kathmandu, Nepal; six grandchildren and a great-grandson. The funeral was Sept. 27 and burial was in New Orleans. ~ 9-3-1971 + 9-?-1971
Hart Dale K, 77, of Fort Wayne, died Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville April 23, 1909 to Guy C. and Zora (Yarian) Hart. In 1962 he married Elizabeth Penrose Masalink. He had lived in Fort Wayne most of his life and was employed over the years by General Electric, Peter Eckrich, and last worked at Midwestern United Life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mary Lou Crance of South Bend; a son, Robert Smith Hart of Sterling, Va.; a sister, Dorothy Hosler of Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services Sunday in Lake View Cemetery. + 5-30-1986
Hart David, 83, native and lifelong resident of this community, died Friday at Lakeside Hospital of Bright’s disease. He had been a carpenter in Kendallville for half a century. One daughter, Miss Edna Hart, with whom he made his home, survives. + 9-?-1939
Hart David Henry "Bird", 28, formerly of Kendallville, was dead on arrival at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., after a violent accident on I-94 at the Thirty-fifth St. overpass in Battle Creek, Mich., today. His passenger was also killed when, eastbound, his Corvette hit the curbing on the median strip. The car bounced off and hit another auto, then hit a guard rail, jumped the rail and slammed into a concrete bridge abutment head-on. He was born in Kendallville to Mahlon and Lillian Kammerer Hart Nov. 30, 1945. He graduated from Kendallville High School and earned his master’s degree at Ball State University. He was living in Albion, Mich., and teaching in Battle Creek and was a partner in a furniture store there. Surviving are the mother at 740 Dowling St., the father in Swan; four brothers, James, Goshen, and Keith, Richard and Lynn, all Kendallville; the grandmother, Mrs. Lottie Kammerer, Kendallville. Services Monday in St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville, where he was a member. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1974
Hart Donald N, 53, of Kendallville, died July 23, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1996 after serving as a security guard with Kraft Foods. He was born Aug. 27, 1952 in Kendallville to Chester N. and Audrey I. (Itt) Hart. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Charlotte Hart of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vonda. Graveside services Thursday at Brushy Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-25-2006
Hart Dustin M, 10-months old, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 20, 1980, the son of Michael and Cheryl (Rouch) Hart. They reside at 124 W. Wayne St., Kendallville. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Megan at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hart of Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rouch of Ligonier; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Clela Hart of Kendallville. Services today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 12-20-1989
Hart Edna F, 89, died Wednesday in Oak Leaf Village in Ligonier. She was born in Millersburg on Oct. 23, 1908 to William and Pearl (Searfoss) Wolfe. On Jan. 27, 1937 in Goshen she married John Hart. He died in 1984. She had worked at Essex Wire in Ligonier and was a member of Richville United Methodist Church, the Ligonier Eagles Auxiliary and the Millersburg American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Jack of Millersburg; 2 daughters, Gloria Eyer of Syracuse and Sylvia Baker of Millersburg; 2 sisters, Fern Trumphaur of Goshen and Virginia Spurgeon of South Bend; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, 2 sisters and a grandchild. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-30-1998
Hart Emery, 73, Rome City, was dead on arrival Sunday at McCray Hospital. Born May 26, 1900 in LaGrange County, he married Priscilla Viola Stewart Sept. 9, 1939 in Ligonier. He was a resident of Rome City 28 years and a retired employee of McCray Refrigeration. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Edward Crist, Lima, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Viola Wilson, Rome City; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Sloan Cemetery, south of LaGrange. + 4-?-1974
Hart Emma S, 85, resident of Kendallville and Wolcottville community, died Sunday at the family home. She suffered a stroke of paralysis April 30. Surviving are two sons, one sister, 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1941
Hart Ernest V, 73, of Kendallville, died Monday in V.A. Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in LaGrange County on June 19, 1921 to Allen and Minnie (Walters) Hart. He had lived most of his life in Kendallville and had worked 24 years for Phillips 66 at the Publix shopping center and for the Kendallville Wastewater Treatment Plant. He was a life member of the VFW, a WW II Army veteran and a Bronze Star recipient. Surviving are his long-time companion, Betty Witmer; 2 daughters, Barbara Stollar and Diana DePew, both of Kendallville; 2 sons, Dwight "Bud" of Kendallville, and Neal of Avilla; 3 sisters, Vemba Myers of Wolcottville, and Mae Kammerer and June Swartz of Kendallville; 3 stepchildren, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, 2 brothers and 2 half-brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. ^ 7-5-1994
Hart Eugene, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hart residing four miles northeast of here in Jefferson Twp, died Sept 7, 1944 in McCray Hospital from blood poisoning contracted after he suffered a compound fracture of the left arm Monday evening in a 5-ft. fall from a tree at his home. His arm had been amputated Thursday in an effort to save his life. Surviving are the parents; a brother and two sisters, Wilbur Jr., Mary Lou and Lois, at home; a half-brother, Clayton, serving in the Army in France. Funeral Sunday at the residence. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1944 (b. 3-10-1933)
Hart Fearon B, 71, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. He was born in LaGrange County April 23, 1906 to Allen and Minnie Mae (Walters) Hart. He married Clela Bell Cox Dec. 1, 1926. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Betty) Jaquay, Kendallville; four sons, Franklin, William and A. Wayne, all Kendallville, and Herbert Hart, Corunna; four sisters, Vemba Myers, Wolcottville and Mrs. Eva Ernsberger, Mrs. Mae Kammerer and Mrs. June Swartz, all Kendallville; two brothers, Mahlon, Swan, Ernest, Kendallville; 14 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in the First Church of God, Kendallville. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 4-13-1978 + 4-?-1978
Hart Franklin L, 69, died Friday in Vencor Hospital, LaGrange. He was a farmer and worked for Jaquay Janitorial in Kendallville. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Kendallville and Eagles Lodge 985. He was born March 22, 1928 in LaGrange to Fearon and Clela (Cox) Hart. Surviving are his wife, LuAnn (Marshall) Hart; one daughter, Tammy Lee Danning of Kendallville; a stepdaughter; a sister, Betty Jaquay of Rome City; 3 brothers, William of Kendallville, A. Wayne of Avilla and Herbert of Corunna; and 4 grandchildren, Michael Danning, Lana and Lonnie Christian and Destiny Carper. Services Sunday in New Hope Baptist Church, Kendallville. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 2-4-1998
Hart George is survived by his wife, three sons, Guy, Charles and Rolla, and a daughter, Bertha. Funeral at Avilla Monday. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. ^ 1-9-1911
Hart Greg L, 49, died Dec. 25, 2001 at the Battle Creek Community Health Center. He worked in maintenance for Eaton Controls in Kendallville and for J. O. Mory at South Milford. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and the Sons of the American Legion Post 86, both in Kendallville. He was born Jan. 22, 1952 in Kendallville to William M. and Alice W. (Jaquay) Hart. He married Carol Greene on Dec. 16, 1978 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; his father and stepmother; 4 daughters, Stacey and Laura Hart of Battle Creek and Dawn and Shawna Randol of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Michael and Bill Jr. of Kendallville; a sister, Julia Marzion of Kendallville; and a granddaughter, Alicen Hart. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 12-27-2001
Hart Guy C, 68, of Fort Wayne, died. He was a former Avilla man and had served as postmaster at Kendallville for many years. He was an employee of the registered mail department in the Fort Wayne post office. He is survived by his wife Nellie; one daughter, Mrs. M. D. Hosler, Kendallville, one son Dale, of Fort Wayne; one stepson, R. Wyatt Weaver of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Phillip Bertsch, of Kendallville, and a brother, Rollie of Akron, O. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-28-1952
Hart Hazel V, 101, of Waterloo, died Aug. 24, 2008 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She was a secretary for Waterloo Lumber Co. for 14 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church and the Waterloo BPW. She was born June 2, 1907 in Churubusco to A. W. and Daisy (Rollins) Willard. She married Raymond H. Hart on June 5, 1926 in Albion. He died Oct. 2, 1987. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Mary Moses of Kendallville, Helen and Carl Langheim of Eagleville, Pa., and Shirley and Don Cunningham of Fort Wayne; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and John Hart of Waterloo and Larry and Sheila Hart of Auburn; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Grace Wirick, Alice Krick, Bessie Deck and Eva Biancanellio. Services Friday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-25-2008
Hart Helen F, 86, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Kendallville July 14, 1911 to Carl and Lena (Fritz) Ebert. On Oct. 25, 1928 in Kendallville she married Lloyd F. Hart. He died in August 1972. A retired optometric assistant for Dr. Granger and Dr. White, she was a member of the former Mitchell St. United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Dairl (Donna) Acres of Kendallville and Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Streb of Auburn; a sister, Mrs. Leon (Evelyn) Hill of Wolcottville; 3 grandchildren, Darla Meyer, Kathye Curry and Daniel Acres; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Ebert. Private graveside services Thursday in Lake View Cemetery. + 9-1-1997
Hart Irvin M, 77, died Sunday at Parkview Hospital. He was a native of Latty, Ohio, and had resided in Fort Wayne most of his life. He retired from Prudential Insurance Co. after 44 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Jane; two sons, Douglas of Fort Wayne, and Irvin Jr. of Auburn; a daughter, Deborah Hayes of Albion; two brothers; two sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 12-19-1988
Hart Jack D, 70, died Sept. 20 in Fla. He was born in 1922 to John and Lura Hart and had resided in Bonita Springs for 8 years since retiring from Ford Land Development Co. in Detroit. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs. Surviving are his wife, M. Deanna; 2 daughters, Nancy Hamacher of Baden, Ontario, Canada, and Patti Osborne of Lexington, Ky.; 5 grandchildren; and a sister, Gwen Wall of Bonita Springs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; and a sister, Thelma Forbes. Funeral in Fla. + 9-20-1992
Hart Jack Lamar, about 21, an invalid for seven years, died last Friday at his Kendallville home. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart; three brothers, Charles L. of Kalamazoo, Mich., Carl of Auburn, and Clyde of Kendallville; sisters, Mrs. James Freed of Corunna, Mrs. Gerald Zimmerman of Wawaka, and Mrs. Robert Schlichtenmyer, and Barbara and Charlotte of Kendallville. Services Sunday. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 1950
Hart James, 73, of Albion, died very suddenly of apoplexy Monday while visiting at the home of Owen Grubb, a nephew, in Jefferson Twp. He was a brother of J. D. and Matthew Hart of this city; 2 sons, Henry of Albion and Eugene of Bryan, O.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Susan Herendeen and Mrs. Sarah Watt of Green Twp. Funeral Wednesday at the home of his son, Henry. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook.
Hart James Lee Allen "Gaby", 41, of Avilla, died July 20, 2008 at his residence. He had been a materials handler for A-1 Production for 25 years. He was born in Kendallville on June 3, 1967 to Avery Wayne and Arlene Laraine (Kern) Hart. Surviving are his parents and 2 brothers, Richard and Arthur, all of Avilla. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 7-22-2008
Hart John D, 81, veteran building contractor and a resident of Noble County more than 75 years, died this morning at his home, 313 E. Williams St. from complications incident to senility. He was born Aug. 29, 1850 in Knox County, Ohio, the son of John D. and Margaret Hart, and his death marks the passing of the last surviving member of a family of 6 boys and 5 girls. He was about 6 years of age when his parents moved from Ohio to Noble County, locating on a farm in Green Twp. He grew to manhood there and later moved to Avilla, where he resided about 15 years before moving to Kendallville 46 years ago. In early years he engaged in farming and butchering but the greater part of his life has been devoted to his trade as carpenter. He would relate while a resident of Avilla he butchered and sold meat to campers who were engaged in building the first road bed for the B&O Railroad, and how he traveled over the old Plank Road between Fort Wayne and Sturgis, Mich., paying the toll demanded. He was first married Aug. 23, 1870 with Sarah J. Homsher, who died June 2, 1923. They had one daughter and 2 sons. Feb. 25, 1925 he married Mrs. Emma S. Maybee who survives with the daughter and 2 sons, Mrs. A. A. France and John W. Hart of this city and Arthur J. Hart of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday from the Evangelical Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. > No date
Hart John L, 67, of R. 1, Ligonier, died today at Goshen Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1917 in Kosciusko County to David L. and Mary E. (Mabie) Hart, he married Edna Wolfe in Goshen on Jan. 27, 1937. An area resident for 38 years, he was a retired farmer and Homecrest Corp. employee. He was a member of Richville United Methodist Church, Ligonier Eagles Lodge, and Millersburg American Legion. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Gloria Eyre of Syracuse and Sylvia Line of Goshen; one son, Jack of Wadsworth, Ohio; one brother, Lloyd of Ligonier; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-21-1984
Hart Juanita M "Nene", 81, of Kendallville, a member of LaOtto Fire Department Auxiliary, died September 7, 2001 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. The LaOtto native was retired from East Noble High School as cook after 20 years of service and had worked at St. James Restaurant as waitress for 12 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto and Noble County Home Extension Club. Surviving are sons, Robert of Fort Wayne, Jeffery of Kendallville and Ronald of Hudson; daughters, Susan McNutt of Fort Wayne and Jenny Wolford of Kendallville; a brother, Robert Beltz of Danville, Calif.; sisters, Martha Horn of Fort Wayne and Margaret Persons of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Mahlon K., preceded her in death. Services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-20-2001
Hart Junior Leroy "Jake", 73, died unexpectedly Monday at his home at Shriner Lake. He was born in Noble County on Dec. 21, 1924 to Wilbur and Gladys (Hossinger) Hart. On Jan. 12, 1973 he married Jeanette Snyder Wigent. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman in Japan. He was a police officer with the Albion Police Dept. for 11 years and later worked in the carpentry trade. He retired from the Essex Corp and was currently working part-time at the Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware. He was a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 98. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Tracy Hart of Columbia City and Carolyn Eminger of Wawaka; a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Kathy Hart of Auburn; 3 stepsons; 4 grandsons, Nate and Jason Eminger and Eric and Mitch Hart; a sister, Lois Workman of Columbia City; a half-sister, Irene Francis of Corunna; and a half-brother, Clayton Hart of Rome City. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene, and a sister, Mary Price. Funeral Thursday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, St. Matthew's Cemetery. + 11-9-1998
Hart Kate, 80, pioneer of Noble County, died last Thursday at Brimfield from inhaling fumes when her home burned that afternoon. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Wene of Cleveland, O., and several nieces in Ohio. Funeral Monday at the McMeans home in Brimfield. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1936
Hart Lillian E, 87, died January 29, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. She was born April 12, 1917 in Avilla to Otto and Lottie (Diehm) Kammerer. She is survived by 3 sons, Keith and Carol and Jim and Connie of Kendallville, Lynn and Colleen of Wolcottville; a daughter-in-law, Deanna Hart, and a sister-in-law, Mae Kammerer, both of Kendallville; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Richard and David; 3 brothers, Leroy, Henry and Arthur; and 2 sisters, Edith Woods and Ruth Myers, preceded her in death. She graduated from Waterloo High School and was a cook at St. John Lutheran School for 25 years and at McCray Hospital for 25 years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where services were held. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-10-2005
Hart Lillian M, 53, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital. Born in Kendallville, she had lived in Fort Wayne 33 years and was a member of the Trinity English Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Hospital Association. Surviving are her husband Dale K.; a son Robert S, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. James Crance, South Bend; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Myra Ihrie, Bradenton, Florida. Services Friday in the Klaehn Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. 10-5-1961
Hart Lloyd F, 62, 807 E. Mitchell St., died Sunday in McCray Hospital. The son of Bert and Dora (Large) Hart, he was born March 22, 1910 in LaGrange. On Oct. 25, 1928 he married Helen Ebert. He moved to Kendallville from LaGrange 43 years ago. He was a member of the Lions Club, Moose Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Kendallville Planning Commission. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Streb, R. 3, LaGrange, and Mrs. Dairl (Donna) Acres, 606 N. Oak St.; one sister, Mrs. Wilbur Stanner, LaGrange; three brothers, Harlo C., Berne, Larry B., Columbus, Ohio, and Leland, LaGrange; and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1972
Hart Lura D, 90, 502 Mathews St., died Saturday in the Lutheran Home. Born Oct. 14, 1886 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Noble and Belle (Jackson) Barker. She married John W. Hart in Albion on Sept. 25, 1907. He died Aug. 27, 1969. An area resident most of her life, she was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Mothers Club, McCray Hospital Guild and Lady Elks. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gwendlyn Wall, 338 S. Summit St., and Mrs. F. A. (Thelma) Forbes, Pittsburgh, Pa.; one son, Jack D., Birmingham, Mich.; two half-sisters, one half-brother; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1977
Hart Lynn Suzzette, 20, died Dec. 26 from injuries suffered in a traffic accident. She was struck by a car while crossing a street on Dec. 20 in Norman, Okla. She was born Dec. 14, 1968 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her father and stepmother, Wayne and Donna Hart of Auburn; her mother, Patricia Hart of Superior, Wis.; two brothers, Wayne Jr. of Kendallville, and William of Auburn; grandparents, Verl and Verginia Hart of Waterloo, Mary Crowe Johnson of Logansport. Services Dec. 31 at New Life Bible Church in Norman. + 12-26-1988
Hart Mahlon K (Jack), 67, died Sunday at his R. 1, LaOtto residence. He was an employee of International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 35 years. He retired in 1978. He was born August 12, 1914 in LaGrange County, the son of Allen and Minnie (Walters) Hart. He married Juanita Beltz April 27, 1942 in Auburn. Surviving are his wife; six sons, Jeffrey, Garrett, Ronald, LaOtto, James, Howe, and Keith, Richard and Lynn, Kendallville; one stepson, Robert Harter, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. David (Susan) McNutt, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Robert (Jenny) Wolford of Kendallville; one brother, Ernest, Kendallville; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Vemba) Myers, Wolcottville, Mrs. Eva Ernsberger, Mrs. Leroy (Mae) Kammerer and Mrs. John (June) Swartz, all Kendallville; 21 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 11-19-1981 + 11-15-1981
Hart Marjorie J, 84, died Oct. 19, 2002 at the Jewish Healthcare Nursing Home in Tulsa, Okla. She was born March 12, 1918 to George and Annie (Moore) Bowen. She married Clayton D. Hart on Aug. 2, 1937 in Auburn. He died Oct. 14, 1999. Also preceding her in death were 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Surviving are a son, Charles of Tulsa; a sister, Kathryn Kipp of Cheney, Kan.; and 2 grandchildren. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 10-21-2002
Hart Mary Gladys, 97, died Tuesday in ExtendaCare Nursing Home in Columbia City. She was born May 20, 1899 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Joseph and Irena (Bonar) Hossinger. On April 22, 1921 she married Wilbur C. Hart. He died Oct. 23, 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Lois Workman of Columbia City; a son, Junior Hart of Columbia City; a stepson, Clayton Hart of Rome City; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Hart; a daughter, Mary Price; 3 sisters, Mrs. Don (Daisy) Landgraff, Mrs. John (Cleo) Renkenberger and Mrs. Herman (Ila) Housholder; and 3 brothers, Ralph and Roy Hossinger, and an infant. Funeral Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-6-1997
Hart Mattie A, about 76, (b. 2-1-1878) a native of Elkhart Twp and for many years a resident of the Albion community, died March 16, 1954 at the home of her son, Wilbur, who lives northeast of Albion. Surviving also are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Frehse of South Bend; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Boyd of Wawaka, Mrs. Mary Yost of Waterloo, and Mrs. Nina Hunter of Ligonier; two brothers, Jesse Frick of Rome City, and George Frick of Corunna. Funeral Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1954
Hart Maud died Monday in Goshen Hospital of injuries suffered last Wednesday in an auto accident in Goshen. She was a retired beautician. She was born Nov. 15, 1890 in Whitley County and had lived in Cromwell two years, coming from South Bend. On March 10, 1945 in Albuquerque, N.M., she married Carl Hart, who survives, along with a sister, Mrs. Sam Home of Santa Cruz, Calif. Funeral Thursday in Bilancio-Guisinger Colonial Chapel. + 10-?-1971
Hart Michael D, 58, of Kendallville, died April 14, 2013, at his Kendallville home. He was born in Kendallville on July 13, 1954, to William and Alice (Jaquay) Hart. He graduated from Central Noble High School in 1973. He married Cheryl A. Rouch on June 7, 1975, in Kendallville.  He worked at Flint & Walling in Kendallville for 37 years, retiring in 2009. For the last year, he has worked for B & J Specialty in Brimfield. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Wolcottville. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters, Megan D. (Darin) Deener of Hillsboro, Indiana, and Marcy D. (Danny Hudnall) Hart of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Dylin Deener, Dustin Hart, Emily Hart and Madelyn Deener; one brother; William (Jeannine) Hart of Kendallville; one sister, Julie (Chris) Marzion of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by one son, Dustin Hart; and one brother, Greg Hart. Funeral April 17 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 4-16-2013
Hart Pearl Sylvester, 65, of Fort Wayne, was dead on arrival at St. Joseph’s Hospital Sunday. A native of Noble County, she had resided in Fort Wayne 45 years and attended Lincolnshire Church of the Brethren. She was a member of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Raymond Sylvester, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Hambrock, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. George Diller, Churubusco; three stepsons, Franklin Hart and William Hart, both of Fort Wayne, and Robert Hart, Bedford; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Avon Scott, Ossian, and Miss Marilyn Hart, Los Angeles; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Klaehn Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 12-28-1967
Hart Rachel A, 81, died December 31 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born September 25, 1878 to Mr. and Mrs. M. Dolan, former owners of the Dolan Hotel here in Avilla. Later she married Charles E. Hart, now deceased, but also a former resident of Avilla. They had one daughter, Mrs. Virginia R. McFerran of Fort Wayne, who survives. Mrs. Hart resided in Avilla until 1949 when she moved to Garrett. After four years in that community she moved to Fort Wayne where she made her home with her daughter. She was a member of the Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers and the First Church of Christ Scientist. Services were held January 2 in the Klaehn Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery near Garrett. Mrs. Hart was the aunt of Miss Fern Dolan, Mrs. Riley Hostetter, Mrs. Jess Padgitt and Mrs. Seckle Yarian. ~ 1-7-1960
Hart Raymond H, 81, of Waterloo, died today in DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He retired in 1971 as manager of the Waterloo Lumber Co. after 13 years of service. Before that he was employed at Cline Bros. Lumber Co., Kendallville, and McCray Refrigeration, Kendallville. He was born Nov. 16, 1905 in Highland County, Ohio to Will and Cora (Michaels) Hart. They preceded him in death. He married Hazel V. Willard in Albion on June 5, 1926. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Jerry and Larry of Waterloo; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Moses, Kendallville, Mrs. Carl (Helen) Langheim, Northtown, Pa., and Mrs. Don (Shirley) Cunningham, Fort Wayne; a sister, Bessie Daubach, Canton, Ohio; and two half-sisters, Mary Rowlson of Xenia, Ohio, and Martha Freeland, Sabina, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A son, Robert, and a daughter, Beverly, preceded him in death. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Waterloo Lions Club and Odd Fellows. Services Thursday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-12-1987
Hart Richard A, 57, died Oct. 24 in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. He was born June 2, 1940 in Kendallville to Mahlon and Lillian (Kammerer) Hart. One June 30, 1963 in Kendallville he married Deanna Brown. He was a self-employed cabinet maker and owned Hart Cabinet Shop, Kendallville. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife and mother; 2 daughters, Kathryn of Kendallville and Jane Cox of Spencerville; 2 sons, Richard Jr. and Michael of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Keith and Lynn of Kendallville, and James of Wolcottville; his stepmother, Juanita Hart of Kendallville; 2 half-sisters, Susan McNutt of Fort Wayne and Jenny Wolford of Kendallville; 2 half-brothers, Ronald Hart of Lake of the Woods, Hudson, and Jeff Hart of Avilla; a stepbrother, Robert Harter of Fort Wayne; and 9 grandchildren, Justin and Lodden Hart of Auburn and Allen and Joseph Cox of Morehead, Ky., Adam, Joshua and Ethan Cox of Spencerville, and Dustin and Amber Hart of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a brother, David. Private services at a later date. ~ 11-6-1997
Hart Robert L, 53, Waterloo, died Tuesday in DeKalb Hospital. He worked in the maintenance department at DeKalb Central Schools and was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church. He was a 16-year Army veteran, a member of Waterloo VFW and Butler American Legion. He was born Nov. 25, 1927 in Kendallville to Raymond and Hazel E. (Willard) Hart, Kendallville. He married Hazel Shaffer in Chicago on Jan. 7, 1962. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Peggy Snyder, Auburn, Roberta and Becky at home; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Sheila Hart and Mrs. Shelly French, Waterloo, Mrs. Susan Shaffer, Ashley, and Mrs. Sonja Knecht, North Manchester, Ind.; two brothers, Jerry and Larry, Waterloo; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Moses, Kendallville, Mrs. Shirley Cunningham, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Helen Trooper, Pa.; and ten grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 8-?0-1981
Hart Savilla L, 79, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Enterprise, Ill., May 1, 1900, she was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Feller) Frehse. On June 14, 1917 in Coldwater, Mich., she married Clem T. Hart. He died in Jun 1971. She had lived in Kendallville, moving to Florida in 1947. Three years ago she returned to Kendallville. She was a retired practical nurse and member of Trinity Methodist Church in Palatka, Fla. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Hilton (Evelyn) McElhenie of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Eugene (Clemathene) Hornett and Patsy Hart, both Kendallville, and Mrs. Marcellus (Beverly) Carroll of Daytona Beach, Fla.; a son, Robert E. of Adrian, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Ben (Opal) Ramsey) of Chicago, Calif.; two brothers, Lowell and Maurice, both of Hermits Cove, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Johnson-Davis Funeral Home in Palatka Tuesday. Burial, Palatka Memorial Gardens. + 1-?-1980
Hart Thelma E, 73, of Kendallville, died Friday in the Lutheran Home, Kendallville. Born in Billings, Mont. on Feb. 5, 1914, she was the daughter of Edmond H. and Ollie C. (Edwards) Phillips. On March 3, 1940 in Kendallville, she married Clyde "Dick" R. Hart, who died Feb. 5, 1964. She had lived in this area since moving from Wyoming in 1935. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Ruble, R. 1, Rome City; two sons, Marvin R. of Kendallville, and Ernest H. Kaiser of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Pauline Bloom of Phoenix, and Rubymae Garrison of Broken Arrow, Okla.; a brother, Ernest of Clarksville; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded her in death Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 5-8-1987
Hart Thomas W, 75, of Kendallville died July 21, 2013 in his residence. He served in the National Guard from 1956 to 1960. He worked at Newnam Foundry, Kendallville Furniture, and retired as plant operator for the City of Kendallville water plant. He was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church in Wolcottville. He was born July 17, 1938, in Kendallville. On March 31, 1957, in Kendallville, he married Charolette A. Sleeper. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Cheryl A. (Kevin) Mertz of Columbia City; 2 sons, Robert D. (Vicki) Hart of Kendallville and Mark A. (Jeanne) Hart of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren, Sarah N. Garrison, Robert D. Hart Jr., Thomas W. Hart, Adam R. Hart, Kyle L. Mertz, and Jared C. Mertz; 3 great-grandchildren, Grace N. Garrison, Wesley D. Garrison, and Novah R. Hart; and a sister, Mary Kneubuhler of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vonda Thornsberry. Funeral, Wednesday in Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery, LaGrange. ^ 7-23-2013
Hart Wilbur C, 84, R. 1, Albion, died Friday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 12, 1896 in Noble County to Charles and Mattie (Frick) Hart, and was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was married to Gladys Hossinger in 1923 in Elkhart. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mary Price, R. 1, Wawaka, and Lois Workman, Columbia City; two sons, Clayton, Kendallville, and Junior, R. 4, Columbia City; a sister, Carmine Frehse, Albion; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A son preceded him in death. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-23-1981
Hart William, 76, of Kendallville died October 28, 2008 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born in LaGrange County, Indiana on May 20, 1932 to Fearon Avery and Clela B. (Cox) Hart. He first married Alice Willetta Jaquay on February 14, 1951 and she died April 5, 1991. He then married Judy Denison on June 4, 1991 in Albion. He was a maintenance technician at Eaton Controls in Kendallville for 17 years before he retired in 1992. He previously worked for many years at Flint & Walling in Kendallville. He was a founding member of the New Hope Baptist Church and helped build the church in Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cheryl Hart, William and Jeannine Hart, Jr. and son Aubra Denison of Kendallville; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Chris Marzion of Kendallville; 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Avery Wayne and Arlene Hart, Herbert and Linda Hart of Kendallville; sister, Betty and Sam Jaquay of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Greg on December 25, 2001; grandson, Dustin Michael Hart, on December 20, 1980; two great grandchildren, Chaney Combs on March 3, 2003 and McKenzie Grosswiler on April 25, 2005; a brother, Frank Hart in February 18, 1998. Funeral October 31 at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 10-30-2008
Hart William Henry, about 83, (b. 8-11-1866) pioneer Albionite who operated a grocery store here for 42 years, died Jan. 23, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. He went to Fort Wayne about seven years ago to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel C. Cleland, after the death of Mrs. Hart. Also surviving are two grandchildren. A native of Jefferson Twp, Noble County, he was a member of Albion Lodge 223, Knights of Pythias and of the Methodist Church. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1950
Hart Zora (Yarian), 35, died this morning at Lakeside Hospital after an illness of several weeks. She was born on a farm two miles west of Swan on February 10, 1884. her parents, John and Susanna Yarian, were pioneer residents of the county. She attended school in Kendallville for a time but was a graduate of the LaOtto High School. On the 28th of June 1905 she married Guy C. Hart of this city, who, with two children, Dorothy and Dale, survive. Her mother preceded her in death several years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Pythian Sisters, Eastern Star, WCTU, Postal Clerks’ Auxiliary, Mothers’ Club and Unity Club. Besides the husband and children, she leaves her father, John Yarian, and the following brothers and sisters: Francis Yarian of Detroit, Melvin and Seckle Yarian, Mrs. Harry Stewart, Mrs. Charles Whonsetler and Mrs. R. T. Pfleidner, all Swan Twp. Funeral at the Methodist Episcopal Church here Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. 6-6-1919
Harter - A son born last Wednesday in Garrett Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wayne Harter, LaOtto, died an hour later. The body was taken to the Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco and graveside services were held Thursday at Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 12-23-1965
Harter Brett Ryan, son of Jerald and Cheryl (Alfrey) Harter, R. 1, Albion was stillborn Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Misti Appleman of Albion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Blake, Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Harter, Fort Wayne, and Dowane Alfrey of Albion. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-14-1987
Harter Burton Max, 12, died Tuesday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harter of the Lima Road. Investigation is being made to determine if the death was caused by injuries received in an automobile accident May 19, 1940 in which the boy’s mother, brother and a sister were killed. The boy complained of stomach pains after returning from a walk, lay down in the front room of the home and was found dead shortly afterward. Surviving are the father, Basil Harter; a sister, Janet Carole; a brother, Charles Norman; and another grandparent, Mrs. Della Growcock of this city. Services will be at Klaehn & Sons Funeral Home where services will be Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + No date
Harter Cleo L, 88, Fort Wayne, died October 14, 2002 at Parkview Hospital. She was born in Avilla. Surviving are 5 sons, Gene and Robert of Fort Wayne, Larry of Gas City, James of New Haven, and John of Hernando, Miss.; 4 daughters, Kathlyne Nodine of Clearwater, Fla., Barbara Wilcox and Pamela Reed of Fort Wayne, and Juanita Gasper of Decatur; one sister, Laura Herendeen of Bronson, Mich.; one brother, Robert Leitch of Kissimmee, Fla.; 29 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto; one son, Franklin; 6 brothers and 5 sisters. She had been a drill press operator at Bowmar for 21 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene where services were held. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-24-2002
Harter Dale, 47, died Nov. 1, in East Chicago, where he resided. He suffered a heart attack. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Harter, R. 1, LaOtto. The body was brought back to the Krider Funeral Home, Churubusco, and burial was at the Christian Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by the parents, his wife, Katherine, and two sons, Robert Dale, Fort Wayne, and Randall, East Chicago. ~ 11-12-1964
Harter Donald, 64, The Lamplighter, died Saturday at the Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in Ohio Dec. 14, 1920, he was the son of Jacob and Alma (Clark) Harter. On Dec. 7, 1974 he married Helen Weber. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a maintenance man of Philips Industrial Components in Albion, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Kendallville, the Eagles Lodge, and American Legion Post 246 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Linda Herb of Tucson, Ariz.; three stepsons, Jack Weber of Goshen, and Calvin and Kenneth Bowman; and a sister, Barbara Alexander of Phoenix, Ariz. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-2-1985
Harter Donald E, 61, Avilla, died Jan. 29 in McCray Hospital. He was born June 22, 1925 in Noble County, the son of James and Ethel (Kelley) Harter. He married Rosanna Jane Thomas. She preceded him in death in 1963. He had been employed as a driver for Wholesale Hardware in Fort Wayne for 13 years. He was house parent at the Allen County Children’s Home from 1971 to 1974. Surviving are two sons, Thomas E., Avilla, and Fred of Port Charlotte, Fla.; a daughter, Susan of Port Charlotte; his mother of Avilla; a brother, Norman, Avilla; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 2-5-1987 + 1-29-1987
Harter Elvin "Gene", 69, died Feb. 5, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was an inspector with International Harvester for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was born March 31, 1936 in Swan to Otto and Cleo Harter. Surviving are his wife, Thelma of Fort Wayne; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Timothy and Terence of Fort Wayne, Jerald and Cheryl of Kendallville; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Janice and James Harter and Sheila Harter of Fort Wayne; 4 brothers, Larry of Gas City, John of Miss., Jim of New Haven, and Robert of Fort Wayne; 4 sisters, Pam Reed of Fort Wayne, Juanita Gasper of Decatur, Kathlyne Nodine of Clearwater, Fla., and Barbara Wilcox of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin "Bud" Harter. Service Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Chapel. ^ 2-7-2006
Harter Ethel L, 85, died May 1 in McCray Hospital. She was born March 26 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of George and Alice (White) Kelley. She married James Harter Feb. 7, 1924 in Albion, and he died in 1984. She had lived in LaOtto before moving to Avilla four years ago. She retired in 1972 as a housemother for the Allen County Children’s Home, was employed by Byron Health Center for 15 years and was a member of LaOtto Wesleyan Church. Surviving are a son, Norman of Avilla; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-9-1989 + 5-1-1989
Harter Franklin "Bud", 68, died July 29, 2001 at home. The Noble County native was a tool grinder at Zollner Piston for 36 years and a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. Surviving are a daughter, Tina Dawson of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Cleo Harter of Fort Wayne; 5 brothers, Gene and Robert of Fort Wayne, Larry of Gas City, John of Hernandez, Miss., and Jim of New Haven; 4 sisters, Kathleen Nodine of Clearwater, Fla., Juanita Gasper of Decatur and Barbara Wilcox and Pam Reed of Fort Wayne; and a grandchild. His wife, Garnet, died in 1994. Services Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial with military graveside service at Eel River Cemetery. ^ 7-31-2001
Harter Henry, 83, died last Saturday from the effect of injuries he received when he fell and broke his hip. Funeral was Monday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. He is survived by one son, William, of Churubusco; 2 daughters, Mrs. Anna Geiger of Kendallville, and Mrs. Daisy Peyton of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Charles of Churubusco and George of Muncie; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Jones of Muncie; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was born in eastern Ohio Dec. 9, 1850 and came to this country with his parents when a boy. The family settled in Green Twp about 7 miles north of Churubusco. He married Jane Harp. He spent most of his life farming and came to Churubusco 42 years ago in 1891. Since then he worked for Valoris Brown in the local sawmill and farmed part of the time. * 2-15-1934 ^ 2-10-1934
Harter James W, 78, LaOtto, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. He was born Dec. 27, 1905 in Noble County, the son of James and Hester (Richards) Harter. He married Ethel Kelley Feb. 7, 1924. He was a lifetime resident of Noble County and has resided in LaOtto since 1962. He had been an employee of General Electric, Byron Health Care Center and Albion County Children’s Home, retiring in 1973, and was a member of the Wesleyan Church in LaOtto. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Donald and Norman, both LaOtto; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-16-1984 + 8-?-1984
Harter Jessie M, 85, died unexpectedly Tuesday at her Churubusco residence. She was born May 23, 1911 in Eel River Twp, Allen County, to Clarence and Anna (Gause) Freeman. She spent her formative years in that area and was a 1930 graduate of Huntertown High School. On July 12, 1933 in Indianapolis, she married Francis M. Harter and spent all of her married life in the same house in Churubusco. He died on March 20. She was employed at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 22 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church and Churubusco OES 136. Surviving are one son, Francis M. Jr. of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Pat (Judy A.) McGuire and Janice L. Harter, both of Churubusco; one sister, Mrs. James (Ruth) Maloney of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A sister, Gladys Freeman, preceded her in death. Funeral Friday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 10-16-1996
Harter Joan Adele - See Velma Harter.
Harter Joanne, 48, of Avilla, died Jan. 14 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 25, 1946 in Filbert, W. Va. to George and Gertrude (Charles) Whittaker. On June 22, 1964 in Churubusco she married Norman Harter. She had lived in Avilla since 1985 and was affiliated with Salem Community Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother in Ligonier; her husband; a son, James of Avilla; 3 sisters, Gloria Jean Weber of Fort Wayne, Mrs. David (Jeanette) Miles of Goshen, and Mrs. Fred (Jackie) Taylor of Ligonier; 2 half-brothers, Burley Whittaker of Clyde, Ohio, and Bernard Whittaker of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a half-sister, Mrs. Claude (Wanda) Shepherd of South Milford. She was preceded in death by a son, 2 daughters, a brother and a half-sister. Burial, Cedar Creek Cemetery. ~ 1-18-1996
Harter Joe Roger, 44, Kendallville, died Sunday at his residence. He was born in LaOtto Feb. 16, 1941, the son of George and Ruth (Berry) Harter. He married Emma Gamble June 20, 1976 in Corunna. A lifetime area resident, he was a self-employed logger and truck driver and a member of the Corunna Church of Christ, 10-year member of the Corunna Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife and father; four daughters, Connie of Harlan, Linda Thornsbury and Rita Cox of Auburn, and Julie Stevens of Corunna; five sons, Dwight and Darren of Corunna, Dennis of Harlan, Tim Stevens of Indianapolis and Calvin Stevens of Garrett; two sisters, Rosanna Allen of Wolcottville, and Betty Colgan of Garrett; and 13 grandchildren. Services Wednesday. ~ 3-14-1985 + 3-10-1985
Harter Kathy Jo, daughter of Norman and Joanne (Whittaker) Harter, LaOtto, died shortly after birth Friday at McCray Hospital. Surviving are the parents; a half-brother, James Harter; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harter, LaOtto, Mr. and Mrs. George Whittaker, Ligonier; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Charles, Bern Wind, W. Va. Graveside services at Cedar Chapel Cemetery Monday. + 7-?-1970
Harter Mary Alice, 78, the widow of Virgil Harter of R. 1, LaOtto, died Tuesday in her home. One grandson, Robert Dale Harter of Fort Wayne; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a brother, Edward Stewart, of Garrett survive. Services this afternoon at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto, with burial at Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 12-30-1971
Harter Mary Louise nee Witt was born in Kendallville April 24, 1869 where she grew to womanhood, and married Samuel E. Harter Dec. 27, 1888. She resided with her husband in Kendallville until May 8, 1899 when she moved to her late home in Elkhart at which place she died Oct. 18, aged 31 years 5 months and 24 days. Five children were born to them, one of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are Roy 8, Verne 6, Leone 3 and Gordon 7 months. She also leaves 3 brothers; one sister, Mrs. Garrison of Detroit, Mich. Funeral Oct. 20 from the Evangelical Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-26-1900
Harter Opal L, 63, of Churubusco, died October 19 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 21, 1919 in Whitley County to Daniel and Alva (Schroeder) Dominy. She married Francis M. Harter on June 28, 1943. He preceded her in death December 10, 1962. A Churubusco resident since her marriage, she was a cook and waitress in Churubusco for 40 years. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters and 8 & 40 Past Presidents Club. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce of Churubusco; two sons, Myron G. of San Antonio, Texas and Jean F. of Churubusco; two sisters, Mrs. John (Lorene) Flory of R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. O. Byron (Carol) McBride of Noblesville; two brothers, Gerald of Hoagland and Thurman of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-28-1982
Harter Richard Lemoine - See Velma Harter.
Harter S Chester, 73, of Fort Myers, Fla., died June 5 at Fort Myers Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; and his daughter, Mrs. John (Sherrell J.) Hutchins of Kendallville. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-5-1983
Harter Velma, 32, R. 9, and two of the three children (Joan Adele and Richard Lemoine) riding in her car with her were fatally hurt, and Robert P. Jackson, 32 and Wiley Dupree, 27, both colored, killed instantly when the cars collided on U. S. Roads No. 30 and 33 four miles west of the city Sunday morning. Burton Max Harter, 9, is the only survivor of the crash and his condition is critical. + No date
Hartge Nicholas Scott, 20, U.S. Army Spec., was killed May 14, 2007 in combat while in Operation Iraqi Freedom near Baghdad, Iraq. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 24, 1987 to Scott Roger Hartge and Lori Ann (Hines) Abbott. He graduated from East Noble High School in June 2005. His unit was deployed to Iraq in August 2006. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Lori and Dave Abbott of Rome City; his father, Scott Hartge of Delaware, Ohio; 2 sisters, Elise Hartge of Rome City and Jennifer and Scott Wheeler of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Ryan and Abby Abbott of Camp Humphreys, Korea, and Justin Abbott of Auburn; his grandmothers, Janet Hines of Orland and Marjorie Abbott of Fort Wayne; grandfathers, Roger Hartge of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Frank Robey of Van Wert, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Hines in 1988, grandmother, Carol Robey in 1997 and grandfather, John Abbott in 1986. Services Wednesday at East Noble High School gymnasium. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-21-2007
Harting Dorothy May Parker, 88, died September 28, 2000 at Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 19, 1911 in Howard County, Indiana, a daughter of John and Dora Zellner Julow. She graduated in 1930 from Columbia City High School and was employed at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake 1932-1950. On August 28, 1947 she married Warren Parker in Angola. He died March 9, 1979. On Jan. 15, 1986 she married Owen C. Harting. He died May 20, 1997. She is survived by a stepson. Funeral Sept. 30 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-4-2000
Harting Edwin D, 72, of Syracuse, died Dec. 19, 2007 in Goshen General Hospital. He was a barber since 1953 and owner of Ed's Village Barber Shop since 1965. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell, and Masonic Lodge 714 in Cromwell. He was born Aug. 19, 1935 in Noble Twp to Owen and Virginia (Stewart) Harting. He married Myrna Harper on Aug. 21, 1959. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Shelly and Craig Ladwig, Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Olivia Harting, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Timothy and Elizabeth Ladwig. A sister, Nancy Hauser, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 12-21-2007
Harting Mary L, 67, of Wolf Lake, died Sept 5 at the home of her son, Owen of Wolf Lake. Surviving are the son and two daughters, Mrs. Lulu Rusco, Ligonier, and Mrs. Dallas Yoeman, Lansing, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Sunday at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Brown Cemetery. + 9-?-1940
Harting Owen C, 86, died May 20, 1997 in his Wolf Lake home. He was born Aug. 30, 1910 in Kalkaska, Mich. to Homer E. and Mary L. (Case) Harting. On Oct. 23, 1934 he married Virginia Stewart. She died April 6, 1985. On Jan. 15, 1986 he married Dorothy Julow Parker. From 1946 to 1976 he owned and operated Harting Grocery Store in Wolf Lake. He was a member of Noble Twp Fire Dept., Wolf Lake Lions Club and was president of Wolf Lake Cemetery Association for 15 years. Surviving are his wife; a son, Edwin of Syracuse; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy L. Hauser; and sisters Lela Yeoma and Lulu Ruser. Funeral Friday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-20-1997
Harting Virginia H, 68, of Wolf Lake, died Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She underwent open heart surgery Thursday. Born in Wolf Lake Sept. 12, 1916, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Egolf) Stewart. On Oct. 20, 1934, she married Owen Harting. A lifetime area resident, she and her husband owned and operated Harting’s Grocery Store for many years. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Duane (Nancy) Hauser of Churubusco; a son, Edwin of Syracuse; a sister, Evelyn Newsome of Big Lake; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-6-1985
Hartman Agnes I, 84, Fort Wayne, died Oct. 24, 2010 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Merriam on May 3, 1926 to Olen and Mary Shaffer. She married Delbert Hartman on Aug. 28, 1948. Surviving are her husband; her sons, Craig and Jan Harman in San Francisco, Calif., and Kevin and Paula Hartman in Carrollton, Va.; grandchildren, Shaun and Kristin, Johsua and Jennifer, and Christa, Travis and Kelsey. She was preceded in death by her brother, Homer Shaffer, on Jan. 3, 2007. Celebration of Life service Oct. 28 at Blackhawk Ministries, Fort Wayne. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 10-26-2010
Hartman Bradley Paul, 26, of Angola, died Nov. 8 at home. The Auburn native worked for Scott’s Foods in Auburn and Angola for 6 years. Surviving are the parents, Diane and Terry Hartman of Auburn; a brother, Gregory of Auburn; and grandmothers, Leola Hartman of Waterloo and Helen Hoff of Avilla. Services in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 11-21-1996
Hartman Charlotte, 96, died Friday in Lawton Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. She was born in DeKalb County on July 20, 1884 to Noah F. and Mary (Mertz) Smith. She married Frank C. Hartman, who died in 1948. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Harold, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Monday in St. John’s Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1981
Hartman Christiana nee Ecker, the relict of the late Gottfried Hartman, was born Dec. 7, 1824 at Feldrennach, O. A. Neuenburg, Wurttemberg. She was reared in the Lutheran faith. The immediate case of death was organic disease of the heart. She died Sept. 7, bringing her age to 68 years and 9 months. Surviving are 4 sons, Jacob, Charles, Frederick and George, and the only daughter, Wilhelmine, the wife of Mr. Oesterheld of Fort Wayne. Ceremonies at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-15-1893
Hartman Don, 64, of Anderson and formerly of Kendallville, died of an extended illness April 20, 2012, at his home in Anderson. He was born in Fort Wayne on February 1, 1948, to Ralph Hartman and Mildred (Baughman) Cole. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1966 and married Jenny Walkup on August 7, 1966, in Kendallville. He retired in 2001 from Dana Corporation after 24 years of service. He was a member of the Kendallville Masonic Lodge and Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lisa and Tom Smith of Hudson, Wisconsin; 2 grandsons, Taylor and Nick Smith; his mother; a brother, Dick and Cindy Hartman of Fremont; a sister, Kathy Cole of Auburn; his brothers and sisters including, Bob Voltz, Mike Voltz, Sandy Cole, Holly Diedrich, Dan Cole, Susan Decker and Tom Cole. Funeral April 25 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-24-2012
Hartman Elsie M, 88, former Albion resident, died Sunday (d.12-14-1977) in Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born March 18, 1889 in Bucks County, Pa., she was the daughter of James and Caroline (Stirk) Foster. She married William Hartman Oct. 23, 1948 in Kendallville. He died in 1968. She moved to Albion 25 years ago, coming from Milwaukee, Wis. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1977
Hartman Harold E, 94, of Fort Wayne, died May 9, 2004 at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1973 as an accountant for General Electric Corp. In the early 1960s he had owned Hartman's Freezer Fresh Drive In. He was an elder at Trinity Lutheran Church, a member of the Senior Golf Association and the National Horseshoe Pitcher's Association. He was born Nov. 5, 1909 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Norma; 2 sons, Robert of Roanoke and Donald of Dayton, Ohio; a daughter, Louann Savolt of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-10-2004
Hartman Harold J, 74, died Sunday in his Ligonier residence. He was born in Fulton County Aug. 9, 1922 to Irvin and Flossie (Personett) Hartman. On April 18, 1943 in Fulton County, he married Cleo Bassler. He owned and operated Lincolnway Market and ran Fuller Brush, Cook Coffee Sales and bread routes, retiring in 1984. He was a 1942 graduate of Fulton High School, a member of West Noble American Legion Post 243, and a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Harold J Jr. of Fort Wayne and Mike of Ligonier; 4 daughters, Beverly Genaro of Fort Smith, Ark., Mrs. Terry (Barbara) Growcock of Manitowoc, Wis., Shari Enders of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Dave (Cindy) Niles of Greensburg; a brother, Richard of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-9-1997
Hartman Harold L, 61, died Sept. 4, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. He was born in Wolf Lake on Aug. 16, 1945 to Walter and Isabelle (Scheurich) Hartman. He married Catherine Clouse on June 24, 1967 in Albion. He was a general contractor. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Lindsay Hartman of Fort Wayne; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Ed Steele of Pleasant Lake, Jody and Shon Hoeppner of Columbia City, and Sandra and Lee Stringfellow of Wawaka; a sister, Sharon Shively of Fort Wayne; and 16 grandchildren, Cody, Courtney, Trevor, Aaron, Rianna, Michael, Trenton and Tyler Steele, Kurstyn, Kohltin, Kathelyn and Kleyson Hoeppner and Lee, Isabelle and Meta Stringfellow. Services Thursday at Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. ^ 9-6-2006
Hartman Isabele J, 59, of R. 4, Albion, died Wednesday (d. 5-9-1980) in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from an apparent heart attack. Born Nov. 13, 1920 in Noble County, the daughter of Samuel and Rhoda (Moore) Scheurich, she married Walter E. Hartman on Jan. 31, 1942 in Albion. A lifetime resident of the Albion area, she was a member of York Twp Extension Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Sharon) Shively of Fort Wayne; a son, Harold L. of R. 4, Albion; a sister, Mrs. Winifred Dixon of Fort Wayne; a brother, Robert of Kendallville; and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday in the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1980
Hartman Jay C, about 63, (b. 1-31-1890 – d. 12-7-1953) is dead and his wife is injured as the result of an auto-train crash Monday at the east edge of Brimfield as they were crossing the New York Central tracks from State Road 9 and 6 to the south while delivering newspapers to rural readers of the Fort Wayne News Sentinel. They apparently did not see the onrushing rain and drove directly onto the tracks. Surviving are the widow, Gaytha; one son, Walter of southwest of Albion; one daughter, Mrs. John Palmer, Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Lloyd, who resides at the Hartman home; and a sister, Mrs. Edison Winebrenner of Garrett. Services this afternoon at Bonham & Miser’s. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1953
Hartman John M, 89, of Nappanee, died Monday at his home. A 1919 graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, he had served several churches in the area, including the Merriam Chapel. Born at Wakarusa on July 12, 1883, he was the son of Peter and Anna (Weldy) Hartman. His first wife, Lilly Kilmer, and second wife, Myrtle Freed Bowers, preceded him in death. On Dec. 16, 1961 he was married to the former Helen Fouts Ganshorn. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Luther, Naples, Fla., Delbert, Churubusco; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lowell (Gaylia) Harman, R. 1, Wakarusa; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Yoder, Wakarusa, Miss Emma, Goshen, Mrs. Mary Christophel, R. 3, Goshen; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Wakarusa Bible Baptist Church. Burial, Olive Cemetery. + 9-4-1972
Hartman John Oliver, 68, died of a heart attack in his home Monday. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are the wife, Gertrude; three sons, Ralph of Wolcottville, Harold and Walter, Kendallville; a daughter, Mrs. Berniece Freeman, Avilla; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Frahm, Mt. Vernon, Wash., Mrs. Katherine Thomas, Rochester, and Mrs. D. F. Denney, Bishopville, S. C.; two brothers, Theodore, Holden, Mo., and Alvin, Rochester; and eleven grandchildren. Services Thursday in the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 10-24-1957
Hartman Mary A, 86, died Thursday in her home in Auburn. She was a lifetime member of the Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren, Ashley. She was born Jan. 30, 1903 in Fairfield Twp to the late Sam and Elizabeth (Smith) Freed. She married Russell W. Hartman on March 29, 1927 in Auburn. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Eugene R., and Robert S., both of Hudson; four brothers, Clarence of Auburn, Howard of Kendallville, Elmer of Waterloo and Robert of Garrett; three sisters, Esther Leins of Waterloo, Pearl Manon of Auburn, and Dalia Schmuck of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother, Don, and one sister, Ava Krum, preceded her in death. Services Sunday in Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren, Ashley. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, rural Corunna. + 2-9-1989
Hartman Mildred M, 81, died Sept. 26, 2001 at Parkview Noble Hospital. A 1941 graduate of Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Evansville, she worked as a registered nurse at McCray Hospital for over 20 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Garrett. She was born June 27, 1920 in Indianapolis to Henry August and Anna Henrietta (Lampe) Mertz. On Aug. 13, 1944 in Evansville she married Ralph Robert Hartman. He died June 18, 2000. A brother, Richard Mertz, died in Aug. 1990. Surviving are 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Elaine and James Beltz of Fort Wayne, Lorna Hartman of Defiance, Ohio, Barbara and Nathan Rasti of Vincennes and Beth and Jeff Becker of Leesburg; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Richard Hartman of Williamsburg, Va., Kenneth and Colleen Hartman of Helmer and Curtis and Anna Hartman of Auburn; a sister, Lorette Stegeman of Yuma, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Garrett. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-27-2001
Hartman Patricia A, 81, of Rome City died Jan. 31, 2010, in Parkview Hospital at Fort Wayne. She and her husband, Ralph, had owned Bailey’s Tavern in LaOtto and The Anchor Inn in Rome City. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City. She was born June 23, 1928, in Fort Wayne. She married Ralph P. Hartman on Feb. 14, 1969, in Grabill. He died June 29, 2004. Surviving are five sons and four daughters-in-law, Mike and Etta Voltz of Fort Wayne, Robert and Cory Voltz of Fairlawn, Ohio, Max Voltz of Rome City, Donald and Jenny Hartman of Anderson, and Richard and Cindy Hartman of Fremont; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-2-2010
Hartman Ralph P, 75, of Rome City, died June 29, 2004 in the emergency room at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was the former co-owner, with his wife, of Bailey's Tavern in LaOtto and the Anchor Inn in Rome City. He had also been a truck driver for TMX. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He had served as a volunteer firefighter for LaOtto and Rome City fire departments. He was born April 18, 1928 in Fort Wayne to Arthur and Ethel Hartman. On Feb. 14, 1969 in Grabill he married Patricia Litot. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Donald and Jenny Hartman of Anderson, Richard and Cindy Hartman of Fremont, Robert Voltz of Pierceton and Max Voltz of Rome City; 2 sisters, Geraldine Hershberger of Fort Wayne and Margaret of Calif.; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-1-2004
Hartman Ralph R, 79, died June 18, 2000 in Lutheran Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 22, 1920 in Kendallville to John O. and Gertrude (Trowbridge) Hartman. On Aug. 13, 1944 in Evansville he married Mildred Mertz. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Elaine and James Beltz of Fort Wayne, Lorna Hartman of Defiance, Ohio, Barbara and Rev. Nathan Rasti of Vincennes, and Beth Ann and Jeff Becker of Leesburg; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Richard Hartman of Williamsburg, Va., Kenneth and Colleen Hartman of Helmer and Curtis and Anna Hartman of Auburn; a brother, Harold of Kendallville; a sister, Berniece Freeman of Garrett; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter. Services Wednesday in Zion Lutheran Church, Garrett. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-18-2000
Hartman Shannon E, 44, Wolcottville, died Sept. 11 at her home. Born in Fort Wayne, she lived in Allen County all her life before moving to Wolcottville earlier this year. She was employed at General Electric, Fort Wayne, for 20 years. Surviving are her husband, Roger; two daughters, Cassey E. Davis, Fort Wayne, and Paula Gayle Burelison of Germany; her mother and stepfather, Marguerite and Jack Henderson, Daytona Beach Shores, Fla.; two stepsisters, Rebecca Ragan, Huntertown, and Sandra Pratt, Kendallville; four stepbrothers, Jack Wonderly, Huntertown, Allen Wonderly, Fort Wayne, and James and Jack Henderson, Florida. Services Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-19-1985
Hartman Walter A "Buster", 75, died unexpectedly June 6, 2000 in his rural Kendallville home. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 8, 1924 to John and Gertrude (Trowbridge) Hartman. On Dec. 7, 1947 in Auburn he married Dorothy Sherwood. A farmer, he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Corunna. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Janice L. Hartman of Fort Wayne; a sister, Berniece Freeman of Garrett; and 2 brothers, Ralph and Harold of Kendallville. Services Friday in Zion Lutheran Church, Corunna. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 6-6-2000
Hartman William was born May 7, 1889 and died Jan. 24, 1968. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Jan. 26. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1968
Hartnett James Edward, 68, of R. 3, Syracuse, died Sunday in his home. A resident of the Syracuse community the past year, moving from Fort Wayne, he was semi-retired and operated a barber and gift shop. He was born Sept. 12, 1905 at Weston, Ill. to James Edward and Mary (Wilson) Hartnett. On May 14, 1950 he married Velma Beltz. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church at Ligonier. They lived near Cromwell for many years. Surviving are his widow, Velma; a son, Kenneth, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. John (Brenda) Dudley, Smyrna, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Leroy Seip, Fort Wayne, Mrs. William Grosso, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Ralph McKimpson, Inverness, Fla.; three brothers, Michael, Fort Wayne, William, East Chicago, and Vincent, Viet Nam. Funeral today at Trinity Lutheran Church, Ligonier. Burial, Concordia Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 1-?-1974
Hartsock Claude J, 51, residing on Smalley Lake in Washington Twp near Wolf Lake, despondent over ill health, shot himself in the forehead with a .22 caliber rifle Thursday, dying two hours later in Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake. He was in the kitchen when the shot was fired. He was suffering from cancer. A native of Noble County, he had lived in Washington Twp many years. Survivors include the widow, Velma (Metz) ; and two daughters, Mrs. Alberta Goudy of Galion, O., and Mrs. Gene Clark, Fairlawn, N.J. The body was removed to the Troxel Funeral Home in North Webster. + 5-?-1947
Hartsock Nettie Eloda, 91, Allen Park, Mich., a former Larwill resident, died Oct. 23 at Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, Mich. of complications following a fractured hip suffered in August. A retired elementary school teacher, she was born in Noble County on Dec. 19, 1887 to Elias J. and Hanna Hartsock. She was affiliated with Ormas Baptist Church and was a 50-year member of the Ligonier OES. Since her retirement she had resided in Calif. and Mich. Surviving are four nieces and one sister-in-law. Services Oct. 26 at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. + 10-23-1979
Hartsuck Abigail (Jackson) was born in Knox County, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1822. She married G. D. Hartsuck Sept. 10, 1840. In 1846 with their two children, they removed to Indiana and settled in DeKalb County, where they resided until 1861. Then, having secured property in his city, the family, now augmented by three more children, came to Kendallville, where they have since resided. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom preceding her in death. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1841. She died Sept. 16, 1889. Funeral at the family residence on the 17th. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-16-1889 ^ 9-20-1889
Hartsuck Asenath, daughter of S. J. and Estelle Hartsuck, died from diphtheria Oct. 7. She was born Feb. 25, 1886. Funeral at the family residence Oct. 8. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-7-1896 ^ 10-16-1896
Hartsuck George D was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1815 and died on Aug. 22, 1897 at Mt. Vernon, O. His early ancestors emigrated from Holland and settled in Pennsylvania. His father, Peter Hartsuck, came to Ohio in 1810. Being a member of a large family, his educational advantages were quite limited. If he attended school at all he had to walk three miles and barefoot at that. Three months schooling was all that he received before the age of 21. He was converted when alone at his work while yet a young man and living at Chillicothe, O. Soon after this event, coming to Knox County, he determined to obtain an education. He attended school there and so applied himself that he became able to teach a school in that vicinity. Later he worked at his trade during the day and read law at night. He became well prepared for his examination for admission to the bar, but circumstances arose which prevented him from advancing farther and he continued at his trade. He was married to Abigail Jackson in Amity, Knox County, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1840, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1889. They lived in Knox County about four years and then moved to Findlay, remaining two years and came to DeKalb County, Ind. in Feb. 1846, moving with ox teams in a sled. They came to Kendallville in Oct. 1861. They had nine children, five of whom are still living, three daughters and two sons. He was ordained to deacon’s order in the M. E. Church at Logansport in 1859. Funeral took place at the family residence on Sargent St. Wednesday under the direction of Apollo Commandery of this city, of which he was an honored member. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Lake View Cemetery. + 8-22-1897 ^ 8-27-1897
Hartsuck Lydia E (Ritter) was born at Selins-Grove, Pa., March 18, 1852, married to George W. Hartsuck at Constantine, Mich., March 30, 1875; died Sept. 24, 1881, aged 32 years, 6 months and 6 days. Funeral at the M. E. Church on Friday. + 9-24-1884
Hartsuck Sylvester, 86, died at his home in Kendallville Sunday of heart disease. Surviving are the widow; a son, George P. of Cleveland, O.; and a brother, George of Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday at A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Hartung Wilbur E, 84, of Huntertown, died Wednesday at his home. He was a native of Huntertown and a farmer. Survivors include his widow, Dorothy; a daughter, Fern Saltsman of Auburn; two sons, Richard of Huntertown and Robert of Elmira, N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Nila Brose of Gresham, Ore., and a stepson, Lester Gerig of Prairie Village, Kan. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Auburn Chapel. ~ 4-2-1981
Hartup Harold A, 75, died Oct. 13, 1989 in the V.A. Medical Center, Fort Wayne. A Zanesville native, he had lived in Fort Wayne most of his life. He was retired from Essex Wire and Cable Division after 25 years. He was a WW II Army veteran. His wife, Leona I., died in 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Hope E. Tackett of Churubusco; four sons, Kenneth A. and Dwayne A., Fort Wayne, and Roger J. and Paul D., San Diego, Calif.; four sisters, Helen Peters and Rosanne Goings, Albion, Marilyn Wappes, Kendallville, and Kathryn Groves, Lapeer, Mich.; and 11 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Graveside military rites at Highland Park Cemetery. + 10-13-1989
Hartzel George Mrs. On Monday last at 12:35 p.m. passed to the great beyond another one of Stark County's most respected and beloved pioneers. Mrs. George Hartzel was the oldest living daughter of Jacob Meyer with his first wife. She was born July 25th, 1817 at the Meyer mill at the foot of South Cherry Street. At the time of her death she was seventy-three years, three months and eight days old. She was a member of the Reformed church from her early childhood, and all through her life lived an exemplary Christian life. One of her means of demonstrating her love for those who were left helpless, was in the caring for and rearing of children who had been left without father and mother. She never had any children of her own, yet be it said to her honor, she reared and cared for with a loving kindness, 14 children, 9 of whom remain with the husband, Mr. George Hartzel, to mourn the loss of one who, to them, was a devoted wife and mother.  The funeral service was held this afternoon from her late residence, in sight of her birthplace, Rev. H. A;Cavanaugh officiating. The remains were interred in West Lawn.-- Canton, Ohio Repository. Deceased formerly resided in this vicinity.  Ligonier Leader 11-20-1890  Contributed by Judy Richter
Hartzler Roy, 78, of R. 1, Ligonier, died Tuesday at Goshen Hospital. He was born April 3, 1905 in Elkhart County to Harvey and Laura (Hite) Hartzler. On May 16, 1930 he married Mae Steele. He lived northwest of Ligonier all his life and was a farmer and a member of Topeka Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Orland (Royann) Sprunger of Ligonier; two sons, Quentin of Twelve Mile, and Larry of Ligonier; a brother, Ray of South Whitley; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Topeka Mennonite Church. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 5-31-1983
Hartzler Samuel died at his home in Elkhart Twp, Feb. 25, aged 59 years, 3 months and 17 days. He was born in Mifflin County, Pa., Nov. 8, 1829. He moved with his parents to Fairfield County, Ohio, when about five years old. When only thirteen years old, he went to work in his father’s woolen factory to tend the carding machine. In 1848 the family moved to Elkhart County, Ind. In 1850 he taught school in the Center or Beckner school house in Clinton Twp. Soon after he moved to the Haw Patch, and Oct. 23, 1856 was married to Sarah Smoker of Wayne County, Ohio, who survives him. They had four sons and four daughters, of whom three sons and two daughters are still living. He united with the church in 1848. On the evening of Feb. 20 he attended services at Maple Grove Church, his funeral occurring from that church on the Wednesday following. + 2-25-1888
Harvey Anna, 72, Costa Mesa, Calif., died in Orange County Hospital Oct. 9. She was born in Noble County in 1898, the daughter of A. J. and Mary Edmonds Hardendorf. She was a graduate of Albion High School and attended International Business College, Fort Wayne. She had lived in Calif. for many years. The last member of her parents’ family, she is survived by a son, William, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Several nieces and nephews survive in Noble County. She was preceded in death by two sisters, the late Mrs. Grace Sieber and Mrs. Blanche Leatherman; and two brothers, Warren and George. She had willed her body for research to the University of California. + 10-?-1970
Harvey Carl E, 75, was born in Jefferson Twp Nov. 5, 1897 to John W. and Cora E. (Faux) Harvey and was married Nov. 24, 1921 in Avilla to Edna L. Truelove, who survives. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County, an agent and adjuster for Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.; a member of Kendallville Rotary, vice president of Albion National Bank and member of board of directors, secretary of Noble County Fair for six years, a member of American Legion Post 86, and had served in the past 20 years as Co-op director, 12 years as FHA chairman, and was on the board of Soil and Water Conservation. He died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. June Simon, R. 3, Mrs. Robert (Eileen) Sherer, R. 2, and Mrs. Leo (Marilyn) Sarrazine, Auburn; a sister, Mrs. Donald E. (Ivah) Kern, Fort Wayne, and 12 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services April 25 in Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 4-26-1973 + 4-?-1973
Harvey Charles Levy Wilson was born near Savannah, Ashland County, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1848; died Sept. 27, 1921, aged 73 years and 21 days. He came to Indiana with his parents when about 4 years of age and settled on the "old homestead" in Jefferson Twp. Here he spent his entire life with the exception of the past year, which he spent with his son, Douglas at Garrett, Ind. About five weeks ago he went to visit his old friends and relatives in Ohio and while there was stricken by death. He married Rebecca Rinehart Feb. 4, 1872. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, of the past year. They had three children, George W. of Kendallville, S. D. of Garrett, and Harry H. of Peoria, Ill. There are six grandchildren, Harold, Berniece, Norma, Warren, Dale and Hazel. In 1876 he, with his wife, joined the Wesleyan Church at Albion. In 1909 they took their letter from the Wesleyan Church and became charter members in the organization of the U. B. Church of Jefferson Twp, from which they took their transfers to the Zion U. B. Church in 1918. + 9-?-1921
Harvey Charles N, 61, R. 3, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1903 in Jefferson Twp, a son of John and Cora Harvey, and was a lifelong resident of this vicinity. Surviving are a brother, Carl, near here; and a sister, Mrs. Ivan B. Kern, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the EUB Church. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-?-1965
Harvey Edna L, 82, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Jefferson Twp July 30, 1901, the daughter of William and Lena (Schmidt) Truelove. She married Carl E. Harvey on Nov. 24, 1921. He died April 22, 1973. She was a lifelong resident of the area, assisting her husband in his business while he was secretary of Noble County Fair. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Byron (June Simon) Graves, R. 2, Kendallville, and Mrs. Leo (Marilyn) Sarrazine, Auburn; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter in 1974; five sisters and one brother. Services Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 9-15-1983 + 9-10-1983
Harvey George was born in Inverness, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, June 21, 1807; died in Albion Sept. 22, 1893, aged 86 years, three months and one day. In his ancestry, he was of Quaker origin, but later affiliated with the Methodists in his native land. May 25, 1830 he was married to Mary Bell Bremner and six years later, when he was 29, they emigrated to America and settled in Ashland County, Ohio. In 1853 they moved to Jefferson Twp, and spent the next 20 years on the old homestead north of Skinner Lake, afterwards moving to Albion. On coming to Indiana he cast his lot with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, principally because of the anti-slavery character of that body. In fact, his residence in Jefferson Twp was believed to be a station on the underground railroad and more than one escaped slave was helped by him to a life of freedom. He was a contractor and builder who, with his sons, built the 1860 court house in Albion and the county infirmary and county jail. (The former is no longer standing, but the latter two still are. - Editor) + 9-22-1893 ^ 9-29-1893
Harvey George W, 61, for many years a resident of Noble County, died Saturday from a heart attack Saturday while at work at his filling station on Road 27 north of Garrett. Thirty-five years ago he was a druggist in Avilla and later moved to a farm east of Lisbon. Three years ago he opened a filling station north of Garrett. Surviving are the widow, Stella; a son, Harvey of Auburn; a daughter, Mrs. Berniece Emerick, Youngstown, O.; and 2 brothers, Douglas of Garrett and Harry of California. ^ 4-23-1934
Harvey John W, about 82, a resident of Jefferson Twp until he retired from farming and moved to Kendallville about 10 years ago, died Jan. 6, 1954 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a native of Jefferson Twp, a son of the late James N. and Isabelle Harvey. He was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the IOOF Lodge. Surviving are the widow, the former Cora Estella Faux; two sons, Carl E. of northeast of Albion, and Charles of Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Donald Kern of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services at the Kendallville EUB Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1-?-1954
Harvey Mary (Bremner), wife of George Harvey of Albion died March 6, 1887. She was born in Aberdeen Scotland July 21, 1807. On May 25, 1830 near the age of 23 years she became the wife of George Harvey. Six years of wedded life were passed in her native country, where three of her children were born and one, Mary, was buried in its native soil. In 1836 they emigrated to the United State with their two surviving children and settled on a farm in Richland County, Ohio, where they lived for 17 years; and then after selling their Ohio farm came to Jefferson Twp and purchased and settled upon the old Spencer farm in Sections 9 and 10, where they resided 21 years, actively engaged in the various labors and concerns of farming and stock raising. Mr. Harvey, in the meantime being largely occupied as a stone mason, building and contractor, and therefore absent a great part of the time, his absences during their married life aggregating about 35 years. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom, with the husband, survive, Jane, wife of Thomas Beymer, Alex.; D. C. now in Kansas; James; Robert a lawyer of Kansas; and Levi. She adopted and reared and educated four: Janette Beattie, now Mrs. Milnor of Rome City; Mrs. Mary Strong of Elkhart; Charles Laughlin and Emma (Ames) Harvey, wife of Robert Harvey of Kansas. + Clippings book
Harvey Mary, about 80, (Mrs. George) of Albion died on Sunday. She was the mother of J. N. Harvey of Jefferson. ^ 3-11-1887
Harvey Rebecca, 74, wife of Levi W. Harvey of Jefferson Twp, died Friday, following a lingering illness. She is survived by the husband and three sons, George of near Kendallville, Douglas of Garrett, and Harry of Peoria, Ill. Funeral Sunday at Union Church. ~ 10-13-1920
Harvey Shaun Edward, 29, of Kendallville, died May 8, 2008 at his home. He was born in Kendallville on July 17, 1978 to Bill Harvey and Evelyn Marie (Smith) Monreal. Surviving are his father and stepmother; a grandmother, Marie Harvey of Ky.; 4 brothers, Benton and Shannon Harvey and Benjamin Allen of Kendallville and Joshua Morgan of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Jenny Rich and Amber Harvey of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his mother. Services Monday at Bread of Life Tabernacle. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 5-9-2008
Hashberger Goldie V, 92, died Nov. 27, 2003 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in LaJunta, Colo. She was born May 28, 1911 in Carey, Ohio to Albert and Bertha (Rukard) Rothgeb. She married Harry H. Hashberger on Sept. 5, 1939 in Ohio. She is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Nancy of Kendallville and David and Joy of Rocky Ford, Colo.; a sister, Ruby and Evan Jones of Columbus, Ohio; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-30-2003
Hashberger Harry H, 92, died April 1, 2001 at home. He was a 1934 graduate of Rossville High School, Rossville, Ga. and a 1941 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. He served several Methodist churches in Indiana, including Kendallville, retiring in 1977. He was born May 27, 1908 in Schyler, Neb. to Jay F. and Hope (Stagall) Hashberger. On Sept. 5, 1939 in Ohio he married Goldie Violet Rothgeb. Surviving are his wife in Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Joy Hashberger of Rocky Ford, Colo., and Ronald and Nancy Hashberger of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Donal of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and James of Melbourne, Fla.; 3 granddaughters, Kari Kienitz, Karisti Whaley and Ronda Black; and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-3-2001
Haskins Almon, 80, died yesterday at his home, 208 S. Orchard St. He was a lifelong resident of LaGrange and Noble counties and a retired farmer. He was born Aug. 3, 1881 in LaGrange County east of Mongo, a son of Eugene and Emma Fair Haskins, and came to this city from a farm on R. 3, Drake Road. He was married Oct. 14, 1903 to Ella Schlichtenmyer. Surviving are the widow; a brother, Willis, residing near Mongo; and three half-brothers, Earl, Nottawa, Mich., and Linn and Harry, Sturgis, Mich. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 8-?-1961
Haskins David S, 55, of Great Falls and formerly of Kendallville died Jan. 4, 2012, at his residence. He was a 1975 graduate of East Noble High School and a 1981 graduate of Indiana University. He had lived in Great Falls since 1981. He operated his own business in website development. He was born Oct. 28, 1956, in Kendallville to Fred J. and Nancy (Baughman) Haskins. He married Deidre Gilliam on Dec. 14, 1985. Surviving are his wife; his twin children, a daughter, Shannon Haskins, a student at Virgina Tech and a son, Morgan Haskins, a student at James Madison University; his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Tom Miller of Kendallville; a grandmother, Florede Baughman of Kendallville; a stepsister and a stepbrother, Jon Miller. He was preceded in death by his sister, Heather Haskins.  Memorial service Friday in Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2012
Haskins Ella L, 91, a resident of the Emily Flynn Home, Marion, for the past 10 years, died Thursday. Born in Noble County March 8, 1881, she was the daughter of John and Louise (Wilks) Schlichtenmyer. On Oct. 14, 1903 she married Almon Haskins, who died Jan. 22, 1962. There are no immediate survivors. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Kendallville. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Haskins Heather Jo, 48, died Sept. 2, 2003 at her home. A 1973 graduate of East Noble High School, she attended Vincennes and Ball State universities and was employed by Fort Wayne Newspapers. She was born Oct. 20, 1954 in Kendallville to Fred and Nancy (Baughman) Haskins. Surviving are her mother and stepfather, Thomas Miller, in Kendallville; a grandmother, Florede Baughman of Kendallville; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Deidre Haskins of Great Falls, Va. Services Saturday at Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-4-2003
Haskins Henry - The Los Angeles (Cal.) Times containsa notice of the death of Henry Haskins, December 9, 1890, at the age of 67 years and 11 months. Mr. Haskins was former resident of this place having removed from Avilla nearly twenty years ago. He was a brother-in-law of Daniel Pilgrim. ~ 12-25-1890
Haskins Marjorie E, 79, died Nov. 16, 1999 in her Kendallville home. She was born in Chicago on Aug. 25, 1920 to John Marion and Mayme Sophia (Emerson) Isbell. In 1940 she married Richard Donald Haskins. He died Feb. 24, 1995. She and her husband owned and operated the Riley Street Grocery in Kendallville 1948-1979. She was a 1938 graduate of Kendallville High School and a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sharon Haskins of Indianapolis, and Loretta Albertson of Fort Wayne; and twin grandsons, Joshua Paul and Courtney Drew Albertson. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian Rose Faulk in 1951. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-16-1999
Haslup Robert L, 73, died Friday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a native of Fort Wayne and was a U. S. Navy WW II veteran. He retired in 1973 as owner of Arrow Dry Cleaners. His wife, Lorena, died in January. Surviving are his mother, Nina M. Fink, Avilla; a daughter, Karen S. Greasley of Hoagland; three sons, David L., New Haven, Thomas J. and Jack L., Fort Wayne; a sister, Phyllis of Avilla; and eight grandchildren. Services Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 8-6-1987 + 7-31-1987
Hass Alfred H, 75, R. 2, Kendallville, died Tuesday (d. 11-10-1981) at his home. A farmer, he was born Feb. 17, 1906 in Cass County, Mich., the son of Gus and Minnie (Krueger) Hass, but had resided in this area most of his life. He was married to Thelma J. Fields who died in 1949. Survivors include a son, Alan, R. 1, Albion; a brother, Donald, R. 2, Kendallville; a sister, Esther Richards, rural Huntertown; and two granddaughters. Funeral Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-10-1981
Hass August, 83, native of Germany and a resident of Jefferson Twp the last half century, died Sunday at his home there from a heart attack. He was seated at the table eating his noonday meal when he was stricken and fell from his chair dead. He was born Feb. 22, 1805 in Germany where he grew to manhood and was married. In 1883 he came with his family to this country, locating in this community where he had since resided and had become one of Jefferson Twp’s farmers. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hass. The father died when he was 14 years of age, and the mother, who came to this country with her sons and families, was nearly 100 years of age when she died. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include the widow; four sons and three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Stein, Chicago, Mrs. Alma Gale, Corunna, Mrs. Gustave Sprandel, Kendallville, and Gus, Fred, John and Walter of this community. A brother in Germany also survives. Louis, a brother, died last May. Funeral Wednesday from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1933
Hass Beverly J, 54, R. 1, Albion, died Nov. 21 at Parkview Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1930, she and Kenneth Hass were married Feb. 19, 1949 in St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Gertrude (Hammel) Froelich, Albion; a daughter, Kay Marshall, Albion; three sons, Rick, Avilla, Kenneth, R. 2, Kendallville, and Frederick, R. 1, Albion; a brother, Howard Froelich, Kendallville; 12 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 11-29-1984 + 11-21-1984
Hass Gust, 98, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Esther Richards, on Hathaway Road, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 29, 1881 in Germany, he was the son of August and Pauline (Luetke) Hass. He married Minnie Krueger, who died Nov. 23, 1977. Survivors include two sons, Alfred and Donald, Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Esther) Richards of Fort Wayne; and nine grandchildren. One daughter and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1979
Hass John Herman, about 81, of R. 1, Albion, son of Mrs. Pauline Hass who died in Feb. 1965 at the age of 109, died in McCray Hospital March 13, 1967. He was a native of Noble County, born in April 1885, the son of August and Pauline (Luetke) Hass. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He is survived by two brothers, Gustave of near Kendallville, and Walter of near Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Stein and Mrs. Augusta Sprandel, both 446 Freeman St., Kendallville, and Mrs. Julia Muesing of near Kendallville. Funeral Monday at a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1967
Hass Kathleen S, 36, died July 7, 1991 in American International Hospital, Zion, Ill. She was born in Kendallville May 9, 1955 to Donald K. and Harriet (Lemmon) Hass. She was a graduate of Central Noble High School and Elkhart School of Medical Technology. She was a member of Hope Alive Church in Avilla. Surviving are her parents of Kendallville; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Ben (Melinda) Kantar of Escondido, Calif., Deborah Hass of Phoenix, Ariz., Janet Hass of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Steve (Laura) Gidley of Fort Wayne. Private graveside services in Sweet Cemetery Thursday. + 7-7-1991
Hass Kenneth Max, 78, of rural Kendallville, died July 14, 2008. He was a self-employed farmer and a member of Albion FOE. He was born Feb. 18, 1930 in Albion to Walter and Ruth (Herron) Hass. He married Beverly Jean Froelich on Feb. 19, 1949 in Kendallville. She died Nov. 21, 1984. Surviving are 3 sons, Rick of Huntertown, K. Dwayne and Judy of Albion, and Fred of Albion; a daughter, Kay Busche of Albion; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth and Phil Guiff of Goshen. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Hickman. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 7-16-2008
Hass Minnie, 90, R. 2, Kendallville, died Wednesday at her residence. Born Feb. 26, 1887 in Mich., she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Krueger. She married Gust Hass, who survives. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Esther) Richards, Fort Wayne; two sons, Alfred, R. 2, and Donald, R. 3; three sisters, Marie Frapier and Louise Kline, both of Michigan, and Paula Rhea, Wawaka; one brother, Paul of Michigan; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-?1977
Hass Pauline, 109, Noble County’s oldest citizen, and perhaps the oldest in the state of Indiana, died Feb. 10, 1965 in the home she and her late husband had built 80 years ago southwest of Kendallville. Born Pauline Luetke on Oct. 20, 1855 in Germany, she was married to August Hass in Germany in 1874. She came to this country with her husband and two children while in her early 20’s. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom survive. He died in 1933 at the age of 83. A widowed daughter, Mrs. Julia Muesing of Cemetery Road, Kendallville, has cared for her mother the past seven years. Before that Mrs. Hass kept house for herself and her son, John, who resided with her. After breaking her hip in a fall she became bedfast. Also surviving are two others daughters, Mrs. Andrew Stein and Mrs. Paul Sprandel, both of Kendallville; two others sons, Gust of Kendallville and Walter of Albion; 16 grandchildren; illegible great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1965
Hass Ruth E, about 58, a native of Noble County, died April 3, 1969 at Elkhart Hospital. She was born Dec. 31, 1910, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey (Goldie Clouse) Herron. She moved from Albion to Millersburg nine years ago. Survivors include the husband, Walter of R. 1, Albion; the father; one son, Kenneth of R. 1, Albion; two daughters, Mrs. Phil (Ruth) Juif of Millersburg, Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Hickman of Ligonier; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral in Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1969
Hass Thelma Jane was born Aug. 4, 1909 and died Nov. 18, 1949. Services from Arthur J. Berhalter Co. Funeral Home, Nov. 21, 1949. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-18-1949
Hass Walter G, 80, R. 1, Albion, died Monday (d. 7-19-1976) at McCray Hospital. He was born March 15, 1896 in Jefferson Twp to August and Pauline Hass. He married Ruth Herron June 1919 at Fairfield Center. She preceded him in death. A retired carpenter and farmer, he was a lifetime resident of Noble County, a charter member of Albion Eagles Lodge and a member of the Lutheran Church. He is survived by two daughters, Pauline Hickman, Ligonier, and Ruth Ann Juif, Millersburg; one son, Kenneth, R. 1, Albion; one sister, Gustie Sprandel, Kendallville; one brother, Gust, R. 1; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services July 22 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Hasselman Arthur, 84, of Kendallville, died June 4 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare. The Avilla native was a retired excavation contractor and truck driver. He was born in Avilla Jan. 27, 1914 to Henry and Helena (Pankop) Hasselman. His wife, Dorothy Bordner, died Oct. 1, 1989. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Dale Pankop of Churubusco; a brother, Ralph of Kendallville; and a sister, Lucille Hecht of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 6-18-1998 + 6-4-1998
Hasselman Carl W, 85, died Tuesday in his Kendallville residence. He was born Dec. 21, 1911 in Wayne Twp, Noble County, to Henry and Helena (Pankop) Hasselman. On March 12, 1937 in Zion Lutheran Church, Corunna, he married M. Katherine Smith. A lifetime farmer, he was a life member of Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Howard Hodge of Wolcottville and Kathy and Patrick Young of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Terri Hasselman of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Henrietta Pankop of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Hecht of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Art and Ralph of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, Steve Hodge and his children, Melissa, Brian and Joe; Adam and Beth Young, Matt Hasselman and Dan Hasselman and his son, Dakoyta. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bill and Howard; and 2 sisters, Anna Lehman and Flora Gehring. Funeral Friday in Zion Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-8-1997
Hasselman Dorothy M, 75, of Kendallville, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 28, 1914, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Vandergriff) Bordner. On Oct. 9, 1941, she married Arthur Hasselman. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; three sisters, Mrs. Dale (Grace "Pat") Eshelman and Leona Rowe, both Kendallville, and Mrs. Jack (Gerri) Messner of Wayzata, Minn. Two brothers, Weldon and Leonard "Bud" preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-1-1989
Hasselman Genevieve J, 91, of Kendallville, died Aug. 7, 2010. She was born in Metz on Sept. 28, 1918 to Charles and Katherine (Hovarter) Parr. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1937. She married Walter Menzel on Dec. 18, 1938. He died in Oct. 1952. She married Ralph Hasselman on Aug. 29, 1954 in Corunna. He died June 10, 2003. She worked at Trenton Garment Factory in Kendallville, Monsanto in Ligonier, Puritan Ice Cream in Kendallville and retired from the Luteran Home in Kendallville in the early 1970s. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Suvivors include 6 daughters, Sue and Phil Stephan, Sally Fitch, Carol and Tom Stoneburner, Joan and Randy Ackerman, all of Kendallville, Janet and Kent Hunter and Debra and Dennis Bruce of Corunna; 12 grandchildren, Noelle Stephan, Philip Stephan II, Brent and Amanda Fitch, Christopher and Tina Fitch, Sara and Douglas McVey, Gail Dall, Laura and Jason Atkinson, Jonathan Hunter, Joel and Holli Ackerman, Derrick Ackerman, Deidre Bruce and David Bruce; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Otis Parr of Ashley; and one sister, Metta and Robert Jacquay of New Haven. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and one granddaughter, Julie Stoneburner. Funeral Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-8-2010
Hasselman Howard T "Tiny", 76, died Wednesday in his Pleasant Lake residence from an apparent heart attack. He was born in Noble County on April 17, 1918 to Henry and Helena (Pankop) Hasselman. On March 1944 in Albany he married Margaret Vincent. A retired farmer, he had worked 16 years for Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Angola and Beta Farmers Club of Steuben County. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Ted of Hamilton, Tom and Tim of Angola; 2 sisters, Henrietta Pankop of Fort Wayne and Lucille Hecht of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Art, Carl and Ralph of Kendallville; and 4 grandchildren, Curt, Lisa, Meredith and Valeria Hasselman. Two sisters, Flora Gehring and Anna Lehman; and a brother, William, preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Calvary Lutheran Church in Angola. Burial, Circle Cemetery, Hudson. + 5-11-1994
Hasselman M Katherine, 84, of Kendallville, died Aug. 12, 2002 in Shepherd of the Hill, Kendallville. She was born Sept. 4, 1917 in Kendallville to Claude T. and Nellie M. (Waldron) Smith. She married Carl W. Hasselman in Corunna on March 12, 1937. He died April 8, 1997. She was a Kendallville High School graduate and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Corunna. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Terri Hasselman of Kendallville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Howard Hodge of Wolcottville and Kathy and Patrick Young of Kendallville; 4 brothers, Charles "Bud" Smith of Kendallville, James Smith of Fort Wayne, Robert Smith of Largo, Fla., and Bill Smith of Columbia City; 5 grandchildren and 4 spouses, Daniel Hasselman, Steven and Karen Hodge, Matthew and Amy Hasselman, Adam and Stephanie Young, and Beth and Donald Mosley; and 9 great-grandchildren, Melissa, Brian and Joseph Hodge, Dakoyta and Lane Hasselman, Leanne and Carl Young and Matthew and Mark Mosley. A sister, Arcille Skelly; and 2 brothers, Lauren and Harold Smith, preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Corunna. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-13-2002
Hasselman Ralph H, 82, died June 10, 2003 at home. A retired farmer, he was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville April 15, 1921 to Henry and Helena (Pankop) Hasselman. He married Genevieve Parr Aug. 29, 1954 in Corunna. Surviving are his wife; 6 daughters and 5 sons-in-law, Sue and Phillip Stephan and Sally Fitch of Fort Wayne, Carol and Tom Stoneburner and Joan and Randy Ackerman of Kendallville, Janet and Kent Hunter of Corunna and Debra and Dennis Bruce of Huntertown; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Harold Hecht of Kendallville. Preceding him in death were 4 brothers, William, Arthur, Carl and Howard; and 3 sisters, Anna Lehman, Flora Gehring and Henrietta Pankop. Services Friday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-11-2003
Hasselman Ted V, 50, of Hamilton, died Sunday in Angola. A farmer, he was a graduate of Angola High School and attended the Alvarado United Methodist Church. He was born July 25, 1947 in Garrett to Howard and Margaret (Vincent) Hasselman. Surviving are his mother at Pleasant Lake; 2 brothers and their wives, Tom and Cathy and Tim and Penny of Angola. His father preceded him in death. Services Thursday at Alvarado United Methodist Church. Burial, Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola. + 5-6-1998
Hassing Rayma J, 50, of Kalamazoo, Mich., died Wednesday at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born May 6, 1934 in Avilla, the daughter of Raymond and Velma (Cook) Grieser. A graduate of Rome City High School, she had lived in Rome City and Kendallville before moving to Kalamazoo. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witness. Surviving are her mother at rural Corunna; her husband, Dale; two sons, Michael R.. at home, and Sheldon of Fairfax, Va.; five sisters, Delores Barnes of Topeka, Kan., Della Caldwell of Portage, Mich., Gloria Sutton of Kendallville, Ires Robbinson of Three Rivers, Mich., and Laura Lee Schiffli of Waterloo; a brother, Duane of rural Corunna. Her father and a brother, Darold, preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Langland Memorial Chapel, Kalamazoo. + 4-10-1985
Hassinger Hermonia M, 81, of Kendallville, died Friday at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1945 and was co-owner and secretary of Hassinger Construction for 25 years, a branch manager of American State Bank at Rome City and Ligonier, and a teacher's assistant at North Side Elementary School in Kendallville. She was a member of Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. She was born May 16, 1927 to Earnest J. Albert and Helen A. (Redmond) Krueger. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Jordan of Wolcottville; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Bobetta Krueger of Crossville, Tenn.; 4 grandchildren, Andy and Brian Hassinger, Angie Kirkpatrick and Aaron Jordan; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven. Services Sunday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ^ 7-26, 2008
Hassinger Steven Edward, 58, died Nov. 11, 2007 at his Silver Lake home from complications of bone marrow cancer. A graduate of Lakeland High School, he was a teacher at Leesburg Elementary School. He was born Oct. 2, 1949 in Kendallville to Glen and Hermonia Hassinger. His father survives in Arizona; his mother in Kendallville; his wife of 15 years, Jacqueline (Hartman) Hassinger of Silver Lake; 6 children, Andrew, Brian, John, Joanna, Abigail and Allison; 7 grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Jordan of Wolcottville. Memorial service Saturday at Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. His body was donated to the Indiana University Anatomical Education Program for cancer research. ^ 11-14-2007
Hasting Kurt Alan Jr was stillborn Thursday in Whitley County Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kurt and Shari Ann (Deck) Hasting of Cromwell. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hasting of Rockford, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gloor of Ligonier and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Deck of Wolford. Graveside services Sunday at Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 7-7-1983
Hastings Betty G, 82, of Albion, died July 12, 2005 at the home of her son in Kendallville. She was a licensed beautician and a member of Berean Baptist Church. She was born Aug. 7, 1922 in DeKalb County to Harry and Gertrude (Kirkpatrick) Bower. On June 30, 1945 in the EUB Church in Albion she married Harold Hastings. He died May 8, 1977. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jacob Campbell of West Port; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Lee and Deb Hastings of Cleveland, Steven Hastings of Albion and Randy and Vicky Hastings of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Ida Hewitt of Kendallville and Joy Wells of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorain Scheurich. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 7-14-2005
Hastings Eli, son of Henderson and Susan Hastings, was born in Penn. in March 1866 and died at Michigan City, Feb. 4, 1933. He was one of a family of ten children, four of whom preceded him in death. The surviving are Sarah Leedy of Pierceton, Maria Hastings of Albion, John Hastings of Albion and Nancy Kiser of Elkhart. Funeral at Miser Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1933
Hastings H, a farmer of Jefferson Twp slipped from a scaffolding over the floor of his barn and fell to the floor. He died in less than an hour. He leaves a large family. He was 50 years 5 months and 4 days. Albion New Era 9-16-1875
Hastings Harold L, 57, R. 2, Albion, died Sunday (d.5-8-1977) at Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City. He was born Nov. 14, 1919 to Leland and Annette Hastings and married Betty Bower on June 30, 1945 at Albion. He was employed at Essex Wire Co., Fort Wayne, a veteran of WW II, and a member of the Lions Club and American Legion at Albion. Survivors include his mother and wife; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Patricia) Elwood, Forest, Ohio; three sons, Lee of R. 4, Albion, Steven and Randy, R. 2, Albion; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Morris, Mooresville; one brother, Donald, Boca Raton, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1977
Hastings Helen, 83, a resident of the Lutheran Home, died there Wednesday. She was born in Bedford Aug. 22, 1900, the daughter of Scott and Nancy (Bolen) Henry. She is survived by a son, Tom of Dallas, Texas. Services Saturday at the Lutheran Home chapel. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-7-1983
Hastings Inez V, 82, of Albion, died today (d. 1-20-1981) in LaGrange Hospital. Born in Jefferson Twp, March 3, 1898, she was the daughter of John and Nevada (Anspaugh) Hastings. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. The only immediate survivor is a brother, Warren C. of 807 E. Hazel St., Albion. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Hastings John died at his home in Jefferson Twp Sunday of a heart attack. He is survived by the widow, Nevada; one daughter, Inez; and one son, Warren, all at home. Funeral Wednesday at Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 10-?-1942
Hastings Maria, about 80, died Saturday at Kendallville from heart affliction and complications. Survivors are one brother, John, near Albion; and a sister of near Warsaw. Services Tuesday at Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1938
Hastings Nevada, 81, (b. 1-3-1866) died Nov. 20, 1947 at her home in Jefferson Twp due to a heart ailment. She was the widow of the late John Hastings and is survived by a son, Warren, and a daughter, Miss Inez, both at home; and a brother, Lawrence Anspaugh of Monton, Mich. She was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Albion. Funeral Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 11-?-1947
Hastings Summerton, 12, son of Joseph Hastings, died yesterday of scarlet fever. Funeral this afternoon at the residence. + 1889
Hastings Warren G, 83, of Albion, died Saturday in Lutheran Home, Kendallville. He was born April 21, 1904 in Noble County to John and Nevada (Anspaugh) Hastings. He was a retired electrician. There are no survivors. A sister, Inez, died in 1981. Services Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-2-1988
Hastrieter Loretta T, 92, of Rome City, died Jan. 13, 2006 in the home of her daughter in Warsaw. She was born July 22, 1913 in Jay County to Anthony and Elizabeth (Laux) Bricker. She married John Hastrieter at Kneipp Springs on Sept. 26, 1933. For over 30 years they operated the Rock Haven Gift Shop and fountain service at Kneipp Springs. She was a member of St. Gaspar parish. She is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Don of St. Mary's, Ohio, Joe and Linda of Kewauknee, Wis., Jim of Mahtomedi, Minn., and Shelba of New Haven; 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Sister Joan, S.S.J., of Warsaw, Carol and Tom Hoffelder of Coon Rapids, Minn., Jane and Don Farrelly of Grosse Point Woods, Mich., and Sue and Jeff Hughes of Hugo, Minn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Mike Bricker; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Arden Pease of Avilla, and Aggie and Bus Faller of Fort Recovery, Ohio; numerous grand and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2000; 3 sons, Bobby, Dick and Jack; 6 brothers, Nicholas, Cyril, Louis, Joe, Dutch and Charles Bricker; and a sister, Mary Long. Services Monday in St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. ^ 1-14-2006
Hastrieter Richard James, 19, has been killed in Vietnam. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hastrieter of Rome City were notified Friday that their son had been killed the previous Wednesday by mortar fire. He graduated from Kendallville High School and was employed in a Kendallville supermarket before entering the service in Sept. 1965. He had been in Vietnam about 8 months. Surviving are the parents, four brothers and four sisters. + 12-?-1966
Haswell Emmeline Kniss (Snyder) was born near Lexington, Morrow County, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1839 and died at her home in LaOtto Jan. 11, 1916, aged 76 years, three months and 4 days. She came with her parents to Allen County when six years of age, where she grew to womanhood. She married Feb. 14, 1859 Samuel Kniss, who died Oct. 8, 1876. They had two sons, Frances, who remained with his mother until her death, Gerry of Kalamazoo, Mich., and three daughters, Mrs. Mary Emma Hull, who died in 1913, Mrs. Nora Alice Chambers of Iron City, Wis., and Mrs. Ellen Blubaugh of Elwood. She was married in 1882 to Solomon Haswell who has also died. They had a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Ditmars, who died in 1911. After the death of her husband she left the farm and lived for a few years in Auburn, Warsaw and Columbia City, coming to LaOtto about 18 years ago, where she has since resided. She united with the Church of God at Ari 31 years ago. She leaves 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral at Lutheran Church in LaOtto Friday. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-19-1916
Hatch Charles A, 56, R. 1, Huntertown, died Friday in Parkview Hospital. He was born May 14, 1923, a son of Howard and Leah (Sloffer) Hatch. His wife, Dossie, died in March this year. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John (Linda) Stuck, Kendallville, Mrs. Paul (Barbara) Gaff, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Roger, (Carol) Collier, Decatur, and Mrs. Larry (Susan) Brockhaus, Churubusco; 16 grandchildren; and a brother, Walter, Churubusco. Services Monday in Krider-Workman Chapel, Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. ~ 10-22-1981 + 9-?-1981
Hatch Dossie N, 56, R. 1, Huntertown, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. She was a native of Manchester, Ky. and moved to Allen County in 1972. Survivors include her husband, Charles A.; two sons, William G. Fuson of Huntertown and Larry W. Fuson, Avilla; four stepdaughters, Linda Stuck, Kendallville, Barbara Gaff, Fort Wayne, Carol Collier, Decatur and Susan Brockhaus, Churubusco, and two brothers, Thomas Lovins, Louisville, Ky., and Curtis Elliott, Chicago, Ill. Services Wednesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 4-2-1981
Hatch Mary Mandelene, 88, a resident of Huntertown, died May 30 at the Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in LaOtto on Oct. 15, 1909, a daughter of George and Lulu Mae (Hunt) Rhodes. She was married in Albion on Nov. 15, 1928 to Versil E. Hatch and spent all of her adult life in the Huntertown area. Following the death of her husband on June 16, 1963 she became employed in the food service department at Parkview Hospital, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Morris (Leone) Bracht and Carol Ann Bowser of Huntertown; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Fred. Funeral in Huntertown United Methodist Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 6-4-1998
Hatch Verna L, 80, R. 1, Huntertown, died yesterday in Parkview Hospital. She had lived her entire life in the Huntertown community. Survivors include two sons, Floyd, Huntertown, and Theron, Park Rapids, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Gus Krause, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Charles Mance, Huntertown; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gloyd Bosler in Calif., Dr. Howard Bosler, Westville, and Horace Bosler, Huntertown; five sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Pepple, Garrett, Mrs. James Fulk, Churubusco, Mrs. Erma Rhodes, Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Eva Smith, Auburn, and Mrs. Edna Hiller, Calif. Services in Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. The body will be cremated. + No date
Hatfield Jack, 56, of Lima, Ohio, and former Kendallville resident, died in St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima Friday. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. James (Sue) Wright of Warsaw, Mrs. Curtis (Regina) Gayheart and Mrs. Douglas (Luetta) Retteger, both of Lima; a son, Jack Jr. of Lima; two sisters, Kathleen Lucas of Columbus, Ohio, and Wanda Nelson of Lackey, Ky.; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral today in Siferd Main St. Chapel in Lima. Burial, Shawnee Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Hathaway Ada, daughter of Luther Hathaway of Richland Twp, DeKalb County, died last Thursday. Funeral was held in No. 16 Church last Friday. Her father was a resident of Allen Twp, for a number of years and has lost 3 daughters within the last 3 years. ^ 4-1-1880
Hathaway Bradford Mrs. was born in Va. Oct. 14, 1818; died July 2, 1898 age 79 years 8 months 18 days. Settled in 1847. ^ 6-9-1899
Hathaway C E "Charley", died at his home at Wamego, Kans. on July 7, 1924, and had he lived four days longer would have died on his 84th birthday. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted as a private and later became captain of his regiment. After the war was over, he returned to Indiana and later moved to Kansas. + 7-?-1924
Hathaway Donna Marie was born Feb. 16, 1937 to Buell and Martha Hathaway. She was one of 5 children, Emil, Velva Mae, Imogene and Ronald Lee, who together with the parents survive with two grandmothers, Mrs. Ida Hathaway of York Twp and Mrs. Sarah Bauman of Angola. She died from pneumonia Feb. 15, lacking one day of being one year old. Services at Bonham’s Funeral Home on Feb. 16. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1938
Hathaway Ella Poyser (Hoff) was born in Ohio Aug. 28, 1855 and died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Coogan in Rome City, May 4, 1928, being 72 years, eight months and six days of age. Her early life was spent near Wawaka. She was married to Ora Poyser, who several years ago preceded her in death. In 1911 she was married to Nathan Hathaway, who on April 5 of this year died. One brother and several nieces and nephews survive her. Many years ago she became a member of the Wawaka Methodist Church and after her marriage to Mr. Hathaway they moved near Albion and they joined the United Brethren Church. Funeral at Wawaka M.E. Church May 6. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 5-?0-1928
Hathaway Emil R, 57, Marion, died Thursday (d.8-20-1981) in the Veterans Hospital in Marion. He was born Feb. 5, 1924 in Noble County to Buell and Martha Hathaway. Surviving are his mother of Marion; three daughters, Shirley Phillips of Calif., Violet Novak of Texas, and Diana Roach of Chicago, Ill.; four sons, Roger of Chicago, Roland of Louisiana, Lynn of Virginia, and Dallas of Fla.; two sisters, Velva of Fort Wayne, and Imojean Posen of N.M.; one brother, Ronald of Marion; and 12 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-20-1981
Hathaway George Buell, 64, died Jan. 26 at Richmond, Ind. hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Albion and is survived by his wife, Martha; 2 sons, Emil and Ronald, Albion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred Poyser, Albion, Miss Velva of Alexandria, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. N. J. Norris of Mishawaka. Services Tuesday at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1952 (d. 1-26-1952)
Hathaway Glen R, 52, of Huntertown, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. He retired from Transport Motor Express Co. in 1973 after serving 23 years. Survivors include his wife, Ann M.; one daughter, Michele Jackson of Fort Wayne; three sons, Michael G. of St. Joe and Kevin M. and Glen R. Jr., Huntertown; his mother, Gertrude Hathaway of Richmond; two brothers, Jesse of Ormond Beach, Fla. and Max of Huntertown; five sisters, Wilma Hughes of Ormond Beach, Fla., Gloria Byers of Fort Wayne, Betty Hayes of Somerville, S.C., and Eva Middler and Juanita Rose, Portland. Services Friday. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 11-11-1982
Hathaway Ida A, (b. 6-30-1858) a lifelong resident of York Twp, died Sept. 12, 1947 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. J. Norris in Mishawaka. She is also survived by one son, Buell of Albion; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1947
Hathaway Nathan B was born in York Twp April 25, 1855, the son of Bradford and Martha Hathaway. The parents, his two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. In 1880 he married Ida Poppy, who with two children, survive him. They are Mrs. Osa Norris of Mishawaka and Buell of York Twp. There are two grandchildren, Velva Mae and Roger Hathaway. One child died as an infant. In 1912 he married Ella Poyser, who survives him but is very ill at the home of Mrs. Martha Cogan in Rome City. For a number of years he taught school and later became a rural mail carrier. Many years ago he became a member of the Christian Church at Pleasant Hill, later transferring his membership to the United Brethren at Albion. He died in Rome City on April 5, being 72 years, 11 months and 10 days of age. He was a member of Wawaka Lodge Knights of Pythias. Funeral at the Church of the United Brethren, Albion, April 7. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 4-?-1928
Hathaway Norman, 69, died Saturday of a heart attack at his Kendallville home. Surviving are one brother, Frank; three sisters, Mrs. S. F. Rollins, Mrs. Joseph LaCroix, and Mrs. Emil Inhetven, all of this city. Funeral Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1938
Hathaway Sol died by his own hand. Last August while fighting a dog on the street, he fell and fractured his hip. Later in the autumn he fell again and dislocated his shoulder.On account of his extreme age, his injuries were slow in healing, and becoming despondent and while his nurse was absent from the room Thursday to get some medicine, he, sitting in his wheeled chair, secured a revolver and shot himself in the temple. He taught school in 1854 in the little school house that stood on the north side of the Drake Road about where the G. R. I. now crosses the road at the south part of the city. He later married Ruinda, daughter of Captain Hiram Iddings, who died some 2 years later, and after that he married Adelaide, a second daughter of Mr. Iddings. His second wife lived 6 years. He ran a grocery store on the corner now occupied by the Dolson 5 and 10 cent store, and when Captain Iddings was made warden of the Michigan penitentiary he went there as an officer. He later went to Indianapolis and traveled a great deal for the Hathaway Paper Collar Co. In 1882 he established the Independent, a weekly paper, at Indianapolis. He was born in Washington County, New York, July 8, 1830, and came to Freedom, Michigan with his parents when he was 16 years of age. A few years later he came to LaGrange County and finally to Kendallville. ^ 1-27-1911
Hatton Ben, 75, died December 26, 1999, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a machine operator for Conrail for 42 years, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Lee City Church of God in Lee City, Ky. He was born August 11, 1924 in Van Cleve, Ky. to Ben and Jane (McPherson) Hatton. He married Nora Harmon on May 10, 1947 in Auburn. She survives, with 5 sons, Benny, Jim, Lloyd, Dean and John of Garrett; 4 daughters, Wanda Swonger and Carrie Lanning of Garrett, Kathy Rusher of Fort Wayne, and Debra Leeman of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Carl and Orpheus of LaOtto and George of Fort Wayne; 6 sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Kentucky, Opal Landsaw and Betty Stoffer of Fort Wayne, Miranda Hatton of Blue Lake, Opsy Terry of Hunter Lake, and Viola Murray of Garrett; 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Robert and Don, preceded him in death. Services in Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~1-13-2000
Hatton Ben E, 58, of LaOtto, died August 18, 2011 at his home. He was born October 13, 1952 in Garrett, to Ben and Nora (Harmon) Hatton. He was a machine operator for Conrail Railroad for 17 years. He is survived by his daughter, Christi (Brian) Hall of Garrett; 4 brothers, John Hatton, James (Kerri) Hatton, Dean (Telicia)Hatton and Lloyd (Lois) Hatton all of Garrett; 4 sisters, Kathleen (Larry) Rusher of Fort Wayne, Wanda Swonger of Auburn, Debra (Robert) Leeman of Kendallville and Carrie (Leif) Smedberg of Garrett and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Donald Hatton. Funeral Aug. 22 at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Thomas Funeral Home 8-18-2011
Hatton Carl W, 88, died Sept. 8, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born in Hazard County, Ky., on March 4, 1922, the son of Ben and Nancy (McPherson) Hatton. On Sept. 13, 1946 in Garrett he married Lenora Cobbs. He retired from International Harvester after 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Survivors include his wife; 3 sons, Steven Hatton of Avilla, Delbert Hatton of LaOtto and Darrell Hatton of Garrett; 3 daughters, Karen Cordial of Huntertown, Sharon (Tim) Mueller of Hoagland, Bonnie (Jerald) Myers of Avilla. They also raised 3 grandchildren, Darla (Brian) Buckles of Avilla, Carl (Kat) Cordial of Avilla, and Ella Cordial of Indianapolis; 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Hatton of New Haven, and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and a great-grandchild. Funeral, Sept. 11 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ^ 9-9-2010
Hatton Donald R, 24, of rural LaOtto, was killed Sunday in a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Taylor Road and Quincy St. in Garrett. He was a trackman for Conrail, born September 19, 1957. Surviving are his parents, Dan and Nora Hatton, 0001County Rd. 56, LaOtto; a son, Jeramy, at home; five brothers, Dan III of LaOtto, James, Garrett, and Dean, John and Lloyd, all at home; four sisters, Carrie and Debra, at home, Mrs. Dale (Wanda) Swogger, Avilla, and Mrs. Larry (Kathleen) Rusher of Fort Wayne; a grandfather, James Harmon of Kendallville. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 7-29-1982 + 7-25-1982
Hatton Miranda Mae, 77, of Blue Lake died July 15, 2006 at Wesley Health Care, Auburn. On March 27, 1929 in Van Cleve, Ky., she was born to Ben and Nancy Jane (McPherson) Hatton. Surviving are 2 brothers, George of New Haven and Carl of LaOtto. She was a member of Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 7-27-2006
Hatton Nora, 81, of LaOtto, died Oct. 30, 2009 at visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Church of God. She was born April 29, 1928 in Breathit County, Ky. to James and Fannie (Little) Harmon. She married Ben Hatton Jr. on May 10, 1947. He died Dec. 26, 1999. Surviving are 4 daughters, Wanda Swonger of Helmer, Kathleen and Larry Rusher of Fort Wayne, Debra and Robert Leeman of Kendallville and Carrie and Leif Smedberg of Garrett; 5 sons, Ben, John, James and Kerri, Dan and Telicia, and Lloyd and Lois Hatton of Garrett; a brother, Junior Harmon of Kokomo; 3 sisters, Kathleen Ousley of Ashley, Flora Handshoe of Kendallville and Carrie Shepard of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were sons Donald and Ronald; 4 brothers, a sister, and a grandchild. Services Nov. 4 at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 11-1-2009
Hatton Orpheus, 67, died July 28, 2002 in his LaOtto home. He was born June 9, 1935 in Van Cleve, Ky. to Ben and Lula (Collins) Hatton. He married Roberta J. Stout on April 21, 1956 in Columbia City. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Jerry of LaOtto and Ricky of Garrett; 2 daughters, Sandra Riccius and Debra Crager of Garrett; 2 brothers, Carl of LaOtto and George of Fort Wayne; 6 sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Ky., Opal Landsaw of Fort Wayne, Betty Stoffer of Spencerville, Miranda Hatton of Churubusco, Opsy Terry of Hunter Lake, Ind., and Viola Murray of Garrett; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Ben, Jim and John; and 2 sisters, Leann and Laura Hatton, preceded him in death. He owned A&O Sewer Service and was a farmer. He also worked for Conrail and had lived in LaOtto for 63 years. Services Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 8-29-2002
Hatton Richard R, 54, of Bear Lake, died March 17, 2013 at his home.  He was employed more than 20 years at Dexter Axle.  He was born Feb. 1, 1959 in Fort Wayne.  He graduated from Central Noble High School in 1978.  Surviving are a son, Chad R. Agler of Bear Lake; his parents, Gerald and Anita Pensinger of Bear Lake; a sister, Linda (William) Wagler of Hicksville, Ohio; and 2 brothers, Robert (Doris) Yenna of LaGrange and James (Ronda) Yenna of Fort Wayne.  Funeral Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.  Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery.  ^ 2013
Hauberg Anna, 63, resident of the Lutheran Old People’s home at Kendallville the past 18 months, died Monday. She was a former resident of Avilla and more recently of Racine, Wis. She was born August 4, 1883 in Denmark. She is survived by a son, Fredrick, of Dallas, Tex., and a daughter, Elsie Juergensen of Copenhagen, Denmark. The body was taken to Racine, Wis. for funeral services and burial. ~ 2-6-1947
Hauck Charles, 72, died Dec. 30. His wife died in 1937. He came as a boy with his parents from Ohio, where he was born more than 72 years ago. The family lived in east Albion, his father, Amos, being the Rose Hill Cemetery sexton. Following his mother’s death he married Adella Hadley and assisted his father in his work until his death, since which time until recently he had through the years taken care of the cemetery and assisted in enlarging and beautifying it. Funeral at Bonham Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-?-1940
Hauck Ida Adella (Hadley), 72, wife of Charles Hauck, a native of the Albion community, died at her home in Tiffin Addition to Albion Aug. 5. Surviving are the husband and one brother. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 8-?-1937
Hauenstein Herbert Daniel, 80, of Corinth, Texas, died June 7, 2009 in his residence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was born Aug. 10, 1928 in Germany to Ludwig and Anna (Stoner) Hauenstein. On Sept. 15, 1970 in Kendallville he married Mary Ann Burger. She died Feb. 13, 1990. Surviving are a son, John Hauenstein of Corinth, Texas; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Hauenstein; and a sister, Ursula Ahl of Hope Mills, N.C. Funeral, June 11 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 2749. ^ 6-10-2009
Hauenstein Mary Ann, 62, died Tuesday at Midwest City Regional Hospital, Midwest City, Okla. She was born Oct. 14, 1927 to Victor and Gertrude (Lange) Burger in Kendallville. She married Herbert Daniel Hauenstein in Kendallville on Sept. 15, 1970. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a son, John; a brother, Raymond Reas of Goshen and one cousin, Zolner Wilson of Kendallville. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-13-1990
Hauenstein William Robert, 75, of LaOtto, died March 26 in St. David, Ariz. He was born in Huntington but had lived most of his life in the Fort Wayne area. He retired from General Electric in 1985. He was also a farmer. He served with the Quarter Master Co. for 3 years in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of American Legion Post 82. Surviving are his wife, Doris E.; a son, John William of Tempe, Ariz.; a daughter, Kay Ellen Sutter of Fort Wayne; a brother, John Raymond of Markle; a sister, Eileen Mitton of Anderson; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral was in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Huntington. ~ 4-9-1998
Hauff Jack L Jr, 19, of Kendallville, was fatally injured while riding a motorcycle on the streets of Kendallville when the machine struck an auto head-on. The accident occurred while Mayor Brouse was in Indianapolis attending a banquet by the Indiana Traffic Safety Council when Kendallville was awarded an honor certificate for a perfect record in 1938. + 3-?-1939
Hauger Lydia (Cobbs) died Sunday at her home in Cedar Bluffs, Kan. after suffering a stroke of paralysis. She was a native of Whitley County near Columbia City, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Cobbs and was one of 10 children. The family lived for many years in Noble County. She had lived for many years in Kansas and was the widow of Fred Hauger. She was the sister of the late Henry C. Cobbs of Rome City and the late Gilman Cobbs of near Cosperville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jacob Bloom; and 3 brothers, Gideon of Fort Wayne, George of Alliance, O., and Frank of Bridgeport, Conn. ^ 4-16-1934
Hauser C Duwayne, 81, of Churubusco, died Aug. 30, 2004 at his home. He had been a truck driver and had worked for J.I. Case Co. for 24 years, retiring in 1985. He then drove trucks for Cartwright Transfer for 6 years. He was a member of Gilbert Davis American Legion Post 157 and VFW Post 3846, both in Churubusco. He was born Feb. 13, 1924 in Fargo, N.D. to Charles W. and Myrtle (Wetman) Hauser. He was a WW II U.S. Army prisoner of war. On Jan. 12, 1957 in Wolf Lake he married Nancy Lou Harting. She died Oct. 21, 1991. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Michael Foote of Churubusco; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Coral and Darlene Hauser of Wolf Lake and Roger and Deann Hauser of Las Vegas, Nev.; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Charlene Millikan, on July 26, 2002; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services Wednesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-30-2004
Hauser Caroline, who for 25 years was a resident of this city, died recently in Santa Clara, Cal. She lived in the Windenmann home while a resident of Ann Arbor. Funeral services were July 15, 1915 from the undertaking parlors of Mrs. Emma Hirsch in Santa Clara. Services were in English and German. She had been Dr. Hannah Goodridge’s housekeeper for the past seven years. + 7-17-1915
Hauser Nancy Lou, 54, died Oct. 21, 1991 at Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are her husband, C. DuWayne; 2 sons, Coral of Wolf Lake and Roger of Churubusco; 2 daughters, Charlene Millikan and Darlene Foote of Churubusco; her father, Owen Harting of Wolf Lake; a brother, Edwin Harting of Syracuse; and 6 grandchildren. Services Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-21-1991
Haupt Marie E, 78, of Fort Wayne, died May 9, 2009 at visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 30, 1931 in Auburn to Charles and Leona (Richards) Haupt. She was a bookkeeper for most of her life, retiring in 2006. She was a 1949 graduate of Spencerville High School and a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Joyce Haupt of Delton, Fla.; 2 sisters and one brother-in-law, Rosie and Harold Laux of Hickville, Ohio; and Anna Girton of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Carl and Lawrence Haupt. Services Monday at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. ^ 5-10-2009
Havener Alta E, 68, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital. A native of Coopersville, Ky., she resided in Fort Wayne 46 years. She retired from Peter Eckrich in 1965, then worked for Flickenger Industries. Surviving are a daughter, Norman Jean Noffsinger, Sturgis, Ky.; a son, Robert L., Fort Wayne; a sister, June A. Gibson, Corsecana, Texas; a brother, William D. Martin, Avilla; and 13 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 12-3-1988
Havens Rachel, 85, died July 18 in Cleveland, Ohio. She had resided in Lakewood, Ohio many years, moving there from Howe. She was born Dec. 20, 1903 in Howe, the daughter of Dr. Frank and Minnie (Schaeffer) Wade. On Oct. 26, 1926, she married Edgar M. Havens. He died March 26, 1980. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William (Jean) Nichols of Lakewood, Ohio; one son, Robert D. of Westlake, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Ann Wade of LaGrange and Ella Fox of Beaufort, S.C.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday in St. James Episcopal Chapel on the Howe Military School campus. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Howe. + 7-18-1989
Havens Ruby, 84, died Saturday in her Auburn home. She had lived in the Auburn-Waterloo area since 1979. She was born in Illinois July 26, 1902, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. She married Finicy F. Havens in Cromwell and he died Sept. 22, 1985. Surviving are one son, Herb of Lexington, Ky.; three daughters, Esther Lautzenhiser of Angola, Evelyn Craft of New Paris and Erma Martz of Boulder City, Nev.; four brothers, Lyman of Albion, Ted of Avilla, Claude of Gary, and Elwood of Kimmell; two sisters, Ruth Brown of Albion, and Esther Robinson of Ligonier; 35 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.. Services Tuesday in the McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Old Grassy Cemetery, Grassy Creek, Ky. ~ 3-19-1987 + 3-14-1987
Haver Coe F, 82, died in his home at Kimmell Friday. He is survived by his widow, Lizzie, and a nephew. Funeral Sunday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1959
Haver Francis Glen "Nick", 68, a resident of South Milford the last 25 years, was born July 27, 1906, in Ohio. A former resident and town marshal of Avilla during the early 1950’s, he died Tuesday in McCray Hospital following a heart attack. He is survived by his widow, Clara; one stepdaughter, Patricia L. Ball, Iola, Kans.; one son, Kenneth, Quincy, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Core, Sherwood, Ohio; one brother, Thomas, Lockport, Ill.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Friday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Lost Creek Cemetery, Farmer, Ohio. ~ 12-5-1974 + 12-?-1974
Haverfield Louise A, 84, Sacred Heart Home, died Thursday at Garrett Hospital. Born in Kendallville Oct. 24, 1892, she was the daughter of John and Rose (Schneider) Fritz. She married Charles S. Haverfield in Oct. 1920 in Centreville, Mich. He died in 1951. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mary Kathryn) Likens, Garrett, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Newman, and Mrs. Dallas (Joan) Iddings, both of Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Hildred) Diehm, Kalamazoo, Mich.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Five sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1977
Havert Albert J, 74, of Rome City, died Monday at his residence. Born Sept. 14, 1910 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Charles and Nellie (Kenerk) Havert. He married Cleo Grott in Chicago and she died May 18, 1973. He moved from Chicago to Rome City 20 years ago and was retired from Monsanto, Ligonier. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Green, Clifford Park, N. J., and Barbara Baka, Rome City; two sons, James of Rome City, and Michael of Slidell, La.; a brother, Donald of Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-13-1985
Havert April Dawn, infant daughter of Tim and Lorie Havert of St. Joe, died April 26, 1989 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She survived 12 hours after her birth on April 25. She is survived by her parents; a half-sister, Amanda Havert of Albion; her grandparents, Henry and Edith Woods of Spencerville, and Jim and Cathy Havert of Rome City. Graveside services Friday in Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. + 4-26-1989
Havert Elnora M, 75, died Tuesday in Life Care Center, LaGrange. She was born in Jasper on Feb. 10, 1919 to Joseph and Anna (Grammerspasher) Kunz. On Aug. 30, 1940 in Fort Wayne she married Gerald A. Havert. He died Aug. 15, 1967. Surviving are a daughter, Margarete Havert of Topeka; a foster daughter, Mary Ritchie of Rome City; a brother, Elmer Kunz of Battle Creek, Mi.; 3 granddaughters, Leeann Ritchie, Bonnie Meyers and Angie Hayes; 2 grandsons, Jerry Havert and Mike Ritchie; and 4 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-23-1994
Haviland Cecile "Beaver" was born Feb. 13, 1891 in Geneva, the son of James and Louise (Twigg) Haviland. His wife, Pearl, preceded him in death Nov. 17, 1945. He was a former resident of Kendallville before moving to Wawaka and was employed at the Noble County Fairgrounds for 25 years. He died Monday in LaGrange County Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Cleo Richard of Avilla and Mrs. Lee (Delores) Harlan of R. 1, Wawaka; two sons, Fred of Goshen and Warren of Fort Myers, Fla.; a stepson, Falconer Bergstrom of Butler; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services May 24 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-25-1972 + 5-?-1972
Haviland Cleo Richard "Dick", 62, lived at R. 2, Avilla and died Friday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was a WW II veteran. He was born Aug. 12, 1918 in Ligonier. He married Peggy Combs July 2, 1949 in Wawaka. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Kelly, Houston, Tex., and Richard, Brimfield; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Ray (Peggy Sue) Amburgey, Avilla; three grandchildren; three brothers, Fred and Warren Haviland and Bus Binkstrom; and two sisters, Delores Frances Harlan and Lola Ann Haviland. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-16-1981 + 7-?-1981
Haviland Esther M, 93, of Angola, died March 1, 2001 at Lakeland Nursing Center, Angola. She was a member of Angola Church of the Nazarene. She was born Oct. 3, 1907 in St. Joseph County, Mich. to Albert and Bessie (Blackmore) Mosser. She married Homer Haviland in 1933 in Noble County. He died Jan. 11, 1963. Surviving are 4 daughters, Virginia Griffin of Calif., Louise Keiner of Fremont, Inez Haviland of Angola and Clara Rinehart of Kendallville; a stepdaughter; 3 sons, Homer Jr. of Angola, Emory of Albany, Ga., and Francis of Sylvester, Ga.; 31 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ocie Dunkel of Mongo and Margaret Shope of Manitowish Waters, Wis. She was preceded in death by 4 sisters, 2 brother, 3 sons, Arthur, Willis and William Haviland; and 2 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-22-2001
Haviland Jimmy I, 21, son of Laurabell (Jaquay) Haviland, 212 S. Park Ave., and Warren Haviland of Fla., was fatally injured in an automobile accident Saturday in Columbus, Ga. He was born Jan. 9, 1949 in Kendallville and had recently been given a medical discharge from the Army. He was employed as a civilian truck driver at Fort Benning, Ga. He was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Tommy L., 214 W. Rush St., and his grandfather, Cecile Haviland, Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Haviland Kelly, 37, of Avilla, was found dead Sunday in DeKalb County. He was born July 15, 1947 in Fort Wayne, the son of Cleo and Peggy (Combs) Haviland. He married Karen A. Odem March 8, 1969 in Albion. A Vietnam veteran, he had lived in Avilla the past seven months, moving here from Texas. Surviving are his wife and mother; a son, Norman of Albion; a sister, Peggy Sue Amburgey of Avilla; and a brother, Richard, of Albion. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-1-1984 + 10-28-1984
Haviland Peggy, 73, Avilla, died July 5, 2001 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. The former Avilla resident was a homemaker and a member of LaOtto Wesleyan Church. She was born February 10, 1928 in Jackson, Ky., to Harrison and Omega (Miller) Combs. On July 2, 1949 in Wawaka she married Cleo Richard Haviland, who died July 10, 1981. A son, Kelly, also preceded her in death in 1984. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Sue and Kenneth Amburgey of Avilla; a son, Richard C. of LaOtto; a sister and brother-in-law, Luraine and Gene Boggs of Churubusco; 7 grandchildren, James, Matthew, Michael and Melissa Amburgey, Richard Brittney and Norman Haviland; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-12-2001
Haviland Warren "Bill", 64, died Dec. 14 at Cape Coral Hospital in Fla. He was a Noble County native and former Kendallville resident who had moved to North Fort Myers, Fla. He was born Jan. 30, 1926 to Cecile and Pearl Haviland. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and earned the Victory Medal, 3 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans of North Fort Myers. Surviving are a son, Tommy of Bronson, Mich.; a sister, Delores Harlan of Wawaka; a brother, Fred of Tampa, Fla., and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy, in 1970. Funeral in Fort Myers on Dec. 17. + 12-16-1990
Hawk Alvia D, 46, a native of Noble County and resident of the Albion area, died Friday en route to the Veterans Hospital at Indianapolis. He was a World War veteran. Surviving are the widow, Eva, three sons, five daughters and two sisters. Funeral Monday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-28-1941
Hawk Anna died at her home in Mongo May 10; was born March 4, 1845 in Pennsylvania. When six years of age she came to LaGrange County with her parents, Cornelius and Bianca Maybee. She was the eldest of five children, the others being George, deceased, Mrs. David Tillapaugh of Goshen, Lewis who died in the Union Army when 16 years of age, and Tunis, living in Kendallville. She was married June 3, 1880 to John Spero. He died April 5, 1901. On May 29, 1911 she married William C. Hawk. Her husband and three children survive, John W., James H., and Schuyler C. Spero, also grandchildren. Funeral at the home in Mongo Saturday. Burial, East Springfield. + 5-10-1923
Hawk Annora, 82, (b. 11-30-1867) died March 13, 1950 at her home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clinton Snyder, Albion; four grandsons and five great-grandchildren. Services today at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-13-1950
Hawk Arnold E, 53, WW I veteran, died last night at the Linvill Memorial Hospital from the result of a skull fracture suffered Monday when he fell in the stairway on W. Van Buren St. that leads to the Eagles Lodge rooms. He enlisted in WW I in April 1918 and was wounded in the battle of St. Mihiel the following Sept. Following his discharge from military service he came to Columbia City and had been a painter and decorator. He is survived by two brothers, Alfred of Indianapolis, and Claude of Battle Creek, Mich.; 8 half-sisters and two half-brothers. Funeral Friday at DeMoney Funeral Home. Burial, Nolt Cemetery. + No date
Hawk Catherine Cassie was born Oct. 1, 1875 and died Dec. 9, 1963. Service Dec. 12 at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-9-1963
Hawk Charles’ funeral services were Sunday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + No date
Hawk Christopher, about 83, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Merriam community, died April 24, 1951 at his home, following a heart attack. He was widely known as "Stoce" Hawk. Surviving are the wife, Catherine; two sons, Carl of Fort Wayne, and Woodward of Ligonier; two daughters, Mrs. Lutie Brumbaugh of Albion, and Mrs. Jessie Sawdon of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George of New Paris. Services at the Christian Chapel at Merriam. Burial, church cemetery. + 4-?-1951 (b. 10-2-1867)
Hawk Ethel M, 74, died Monday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 27, 1925 in Noble County to Coe W. and Zelda (Cogan) Poage. On July 21, 1945 in St. Mark's Lutheran parsonage in Albion, she married Otis Calvin Hawk. She was custodian of Asbury United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Les Coe of Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Darl and Donna Hawk of Burr Oak; a brother, Donald Poage of Auburn; 4 grandchildren, Tony, Brian, Kerry and Ashlee; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Poage. Funeral Friday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-10-1999
Hawk Eva, 93, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Albion Oct. 16, 1900 to Homer and Sarah (McCoy) Diffendarfer. She married Alvia D. Hawk on Jan. 14, 1920. He died in 1941. She was a member of Green Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Otis of Albion and Robert of Fort Wayne; 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Bailey of Pearland, Texas, Mrs. David (Eloise) McCain of Bakersfield, Calif., and Ruth Ardhuerumly and Mrs. Dale (Marilyn) Meyer of Churubusco; 20 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Thelma Hawk and Lenora Gross; a son, Raymond; and 15 brothers and sisters. Funeral Friday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-15-1994
Hawk Henry was born in Lancaster County, Pa., August 12, 1821, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Herron in DeKalb County, Indiana, November 15, 1911, aged 90 years, 3 months and 3 days. When a young man he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, and on October 15, 1845 he married Fanny Thompson, and they had six sons and four daughters. In 1866 he moved with his family to Noble County. His wife and two sons preceded him in death, Albert dying December 19, 1863, Thompson, October 18, 1878, and his wife, April 13, 1888. In the year of 1884 he, with his wife, united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Churubusco, Ind. and remained a faithful Christian to the time of his death. Those of his children who remain are: Michael of Leeds, Iowa, Mathias of Merriam, Jacob and Joseph and Mrs. Fanny Snell of Columbia City, Emeline Heintzelman of near Albion, Ellen Herron and Nancy Royer of DeKalb County; 40 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Nov. 17, 1911. * 1911 ^11-15-1911
Hawk Henry was born in Whitley County near the Hively Church July 16, 1859, the son of Christ and Elizabeth Hawk, and was one of 5 sons in the family, three of whom with the parents, have preceded him in death. One brother, Christ of Merriam and one half-brother, George of Benton, survive. Forty-six years ago last September he was married to Annora Lock, who with one daughter, Mrs. Clinton Snyder, remain. There are four grandsons, Claude, James and Harold Snyder of Albion, and Leroy Snyder in the U. S. Army stationed in the Philippine Islands. For many years he was employed in Merriam as a saw mill worker, and in the fall of 1928 moved to Albion. He had enjoyed good health until October 11 when he suffered a stroke of apoplexy from which he died in Luckey Hospital October 14, being past 80 years of age. The funeral was at Christian Chapel, October 16. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1939
Hawk J C, 83, died April 17, 2001 at Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1936 and operated Hawk's Service Station in Merriam for 42 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren and director of the ministry program for the Chain O' Lakes Youth Rehabilitation Camp. He was born July 23, 1917 in Merriam to Florin and Ethel (Kepford) Hawk. On June 17, 1939 near Merriam he married Violet Zumbrun. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Kay Ann Hawk of Fort Wayne; a grandson Nathaniel Hawk of Albuquerque, N.M. A son, Terry, preceded him in death July 20, 1976. Services Saturday at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-19-2001
Hawk J Clifford, 76, of Fort Wayne, a brother of Mrs. Ralph DePew, R. 2, Avilla, died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital. Funeral was Saturday at the Fort Wayne Gospel Temple. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Gospel Temple and its music quintet. Other survivors include one son, William E., Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Zimmerman, Ashland, Ohio, Mrs. William Davenport, Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. Maurice Hartman of Fort Wayne; two brothers, George C. and Curtis, both of Meadville, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ~ 3-18-1971
Hawk Jacob, 64, died in an accident Wednesday when his car on the Line St. crossing was struck by the Pennsy Limited. He was born in Ohio and came to Columbia City shortly after being married to Sarah Winebrenner of Churubusco who survives. He leaves the following children, Mrs. Frank Shaw and Miss Louise of this city, and Will of Battle Creek; also 3 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral occurs Friday at the home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1917
Hawk Joseph, 73, lifelong resident of Noble County, died Friday at his home in Kendallville following a critical five weeks’ illness from complications. He was a native of Green Twp. Surviving are the widow, eight daughters, Mrs. Harry McDonald, Mrs. Ralph Deems, and Mrs. Frances Lemish of Fort Wayne, Mrs. John Richards and Mrs. Vern Conrad, Brimfield, Mrs. Lloyd Hamman of Corunna, Mrs. Archie Calkins and Mrs. William Travis of Kendallville; one brother and one sister, Jacob of Toledo, O., and Mrs. Marguerite Beaver of near Albion. Services Sunday from the home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1933
Hawk Mable M, 102, died May 3, 1992 in Byron Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born July 1, 1889 in Noble County to William and Lilah (Warner) Strouse. On Dec. 24, 1912 in Albion she married Franklin Graber. He preceded her in death. She married Arlo Hawk in Churubusco on Aug. 26, 1944. He died in 1961. She was a licensed practical nurse. She and her husband owned and operated a service station and grocery store in Churubusco. She was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are 2 grandchildren, James Graber of Saline, Mich., and Patricia Wolfe of Adrian, Mich.; and 3 great-grandchildren. A son, Wayne Graber; 3 brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Funeral this morning in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-3-1992
Hawk Mary Ann, 80, died last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hamman. Surviving are a son, Rev. Clarence J. Coverstone, Elkhart; four other daughters, Mrs. Ethel Deems of Churubusco, Mrs. Lucille Lemish, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Wilma Calkins and Mrs. Ressie Travis, Kendallville; a brother, John Richards, Brimfield; and a sister, Mrs. Belle Nicodemus, Churubusco. Double services will be conducted for Mrs. Hawk and her son-in-law, Ralph Deems, in the L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1945
Hawk Mary E, 89, formerly of Ligonier, died Dec. 22, 2007 in Elkhart. She was the first bookkeeper for Noble County REMC. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel; a 1935 graduate of Wolf Lake High School and International Business College in Fort Wayne. She was born May 3, 1938 to Orval and Marie (Piper) McLallin. She married Woodward Hawk on May 17, 1941 in Merriam. He died Dec. 17, 2001. She is survived by 2 daughters, Linda McClanahan of Belleville, Ohio, and Patty Hawk of Elkhart; a brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Genny McLallin of Kimmell; 3 grandchildren and 2 spouses, Sarah and Heyward Armstrong and Emily and Nathan Funk of Raleigh, N.C., and Joshua McClanahan of LaBelle, Fla. Services Monday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel. ^ 12-23-2007.
Hawk Mathias W, 83, died yesterday at his home one mile west of the Christian Chapel Church. He is survived by his wife, Dora Workman Hawk; a daughter, Mrs. William Abrum of South Whitley; three sisters; and a brother. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Chapel, of which he was a member. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-27-1931
Hawk Minnie Faith, 45, wife of Arlo Hawk, garage man at Churubusco, died Monday following a major operation performed at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake 4 weeks ago. She was born Feb. 2, 1889 at Waterloo to John and Faith Marsh, deceased. Surviving are the husband and 2 foster daughters, Betty May and Edith May. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Churubusco. Funeral Thursday at Sonday Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. * 1-?-1935
Hawk Otis C, 87, of Albion died January 2, 2011 at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. He was born May 31, 1923, in Green Township, the son of the late Alvia and Eva (Diffendarfer) Hawk. He was a tool and dye maker at Flint & Walling in Kendallville from March 1947 until his retirement in May of 1986. On July 21, 1945 in Albion, he married Ethel Poage. She died on May 10, 1999. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Leslie Coe of Albion; a son, Darl Hawk of Albion; four grandchildren, Tony, Brian, Kerry and Ashlee Hawk; and 12 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Helen Bailey of Parlan, Texas, Elouise McCain of Bakersfield, Calif., and Marilyn Jean Meyers of Churubusco. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Hawk, and sisters, Ruth Ardhuerumly and Lenora Gross. Funeral Jan. 6 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. ^ 1-4-2011
Hawk Raymond, 6, son of Mrs. Alva Hawk of Green Twp, died Thursday at Kendallville Hospital of Bright’s disease. The family formerly resided near Albion and the father, now deceased, was a soldier in WW I. Surviving are the mother; a brother, Calvin; five sisters, Helen, Eloise, Nora, Ruth and Marilyn at home. Funeral Sunday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-13-1942
Hawk Sarah Johnson, daughter of Casper B. and Catherine Wyckoff, was born near White House, Hunterdon County, N.J., Aug. 4, 1823 and in 1836 emigrated with parents to Carroll County, Ohio, then in 1841 moved westward again to Wood County, Ohio, what was then called the Black Swamp, stayed with parents there about four years. In 1847 on the 3rd day of June she married Lewis Hawk, and they had five sons and four daughters, the oldest son, George W., and oldest daughter, Hannah C., died in childhood and infancy. William C., Charles F., John L., Eli Zeno, Mary E Long, Anna S. Dickinson, Sarah E. Wade, survive. Lewis died Feb. 22, 1907. + No date
Hawk Thelma Irene, two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hawk, died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Sherman Haynes, north of Columbia City Jan. 27 after a two-month’s illness with mastoid tumor. She was born in Albion Feb. 11, 1921 and was the only child. The parents resided in Fort Wayne. Funeral at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1923
Hawk Violet, 93, died April 1, 2010 at Woodview Health Care in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 30, 1916 in Merriam, a daughter of Edward and Erma (Keister) Zumbrun. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1936. She married J. C. Hawk on June 17, 1939. He died April 17, 2001. She was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her daughter Kay Ann Hawk of Fort Wayne; a sister, Zora Tanner of Angola; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry L. Hawk on July 20, 1976 and 2 brothers, Delbert and Oras Zumbrun. Funeral Tuesday at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-2-2010
Hawk Woodward "Woody", 84, of rural Ligonier, died December 17, 2001, at Elkhart General Hospital. He attended Merriam and Wolf Lake schools, where he maintained a perfect 12-year attendance record. He was a farmer for over 50 years in York Twp on a farm his wife's family had owned for over 100 years. He served with the U. S. Army Military Police during WW II and was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Before his military service he was employed by the Noble County Co-op. He was a Noble County commissioner for 24 years and also served on the Board of Zoning Appeals. He was a participant in local parades and provided pony rides for various children's events. He was born January 20, 1917 in Noble County to Christopher and Catherine "Cassie" (Cunningham) Hawk. On May 17, 1941 at the Merriam Christian Chapel parsonage he married Mary McLallin. His wife survives in Ligonier with 2 daughters, Patty Hawk of Elkhart and Linda McClanahan of Mansfield, Ohio; and 3 grandchildren, Sarah McClanahan of Raleigh, NC, and Joshua and Emily McClanahan, both of Mansfield. A son-in-law, John McClanahan, 2 brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death. Services Thursday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Merriam Christian Cemetery with military rites and a presentation of the U. S. flag. ^ 12-18-2001
Hawker Gordon Mrs, 50, superintendent of Kendallville’s first hospital, died from a heart attack Thursday while en route home from Kendallville by bus to Fort Wayne where she resided. She had spent the day with her sister, Sue Reed, here and attended to business. + 11-?-1940
Hawkins Grace D, 93, of Cromwell, died May 10, 2002 in Goshen Central Hospital. She was a retired laborer for Essex Wire and a member of American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary and Eagles Lodge of Ligonier. She was born July 13, 1908 at Salt Lick, Ky. to James and Nannie (Powers) Daniels. Her husband, Paul Hawkins, preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters, Roberta Ostrander of Cromwell and Lucille Moser of Ligonier, and Loretta and Bud Hawn of Cromwell; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Marlan Fugate; 2 brothers and 2 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-12-2002
Hawkins Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bowman, was born in Brimfield Sept. 30, 1873 and died in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 17, 1908, aged 35 years, 2 months and 7 days. She was a teacher in the Rome City schools 6 years and a member of the Methodist Church at Brimfield. She married Oliver E. Hawkins of Huntington in 1902 and they have resided in Beloit, Wis., and Chicago. She leaves a husband; parents; one sister and one brother. Funeral at the M.E. Church Thursday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Hawkins James L, 65, died May 9, 2008 at his home in Garrett. Born in Wolf Lake, he was a driver with UPS for 28 years, retiring in 1994. He was a graduate of Ligonier High School and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and BPOE in Ligonier. He served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife, Marcia L. (Harris); a son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Mary Beth of Leesburg; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Tom Sapp of Grand Junction, Colo., and Kimberly Graham of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, John Hawkins, Rachel and Gavin Sapp and Alexis and Ashley Graham; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Pat Hawkins of Pensacola, Fla.; and 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy and Merrit Gangwer of Ligonier and Thora Knight of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lillian Hawkins. Services Wednesday at D.O. McComb & sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home. ^ 5-13-2008
Hawkins Lulu Amy, 78, a native of Kansas who had resided in Kendallville since early in life, died Jan. 17 in her home in Kendallville. She was the widow of Ray Hawkins, who died in 1957, and a member of the First Methodist Church and the Mothers Mutual Benefit Club. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ray McCall of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Jack (Sue) Emerson, Cromwell, and Amy Lou at home; two sons, Hubert C., Indianapolis, and Edwin W., Kansas City, Mo.; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister. Services Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-17-1961
Hawkins Mary A, 77, died today in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born in Noble County Sept. 7, 1918 to Arthur and Dessie (Brundige) Huff. On March 29, 1940 in Kendallville she married Mearl Hawkins. She was a graduate of Cromwell High School. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons, Mearl Jr. of Austin, Texas, James of Minneapolis, Minn., Ronald of Kendallville, and Randall of Fort Wayne; 5 sisters, Helen Yoder of Ligonier, June Clase of Goshen, Edith Stacey of Syracuse, Rosetta Yoder of Ottawa, Ohio, and Alberta Reed of Union City; a brother, Ronald Brundige of Ligonier; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-4-1996
Hawkins Mearl E, 84, died June 1, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Before retiring in 1982 he worked as a route salesman for Allen Dairy. During WW II he worked at Flint & Walling Mfg. in Kendallville. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kendallville. He was born Feb. 17, 1918 in N.D. to Rolla and Dora (Gares) Hawkins. He married Mary Huff March 30, 1940 in Kendallville. She died April 11, 1996. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviving are 4 sons, Mearl Jr. of Austin, Tex., James of Minneapolis, Minn., Ron of Kendallville and Randy of Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren; Ben and Aaron Hawkins of Kendallville, Angie and Amy Hawkins of Fort Wayne and Michael and Kiel Hawkins of Minneapolis. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2002
Hawkins Mildred, 92, died Saturday at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville May 24, 1895 and had lived in Fort Wayne since 1919. Her husband, Harry H. Hawkins, died in 1966. Surviving are a son, Robert H. of Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in chapel of Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. + 9-19-1987
Hawkins Ray H Jr., 26, of Ligonier, died June 17, 2008 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was employed with Indiana Wood Products in Middlebury. He was born Aug. 14, 1981 in Brook, Ind. to Ray and Mary (Burman) Hawkins. Surviving are his parents in Ligonier; a son, Maxon Hawkins of Ligonier and his son's mother, Michelle Stimmel of North Webster. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Betty Hawkins and Bob and Eda Burman. Services Friday at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-18-2008
Hawkins Rolla Blaine, 79, father of Willard Hawkins of near Avilla, died Tuesday at his home in Kendallville. Funeral Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-26-1964
Hawkins Willard "Bill", 64, resided at 625 S. Main St. here and died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He had lived in the area 25 years and was retired from Flint & Walling in Kendallville. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla American Legion Post 240, and was a life member of the VFW Post in Kendallville. He was born Feb. 2, 1916, the son of Rolla and Dora (Gehres) Hawkins. He married Ruth Cogan. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Thomas, Pensacola, Fla., and Richard of Middlebury; two brothers, Roy, Levittown, N.Y., and Mearl, Kendallville; four grandchildren. A sister, Naomi Molargik, preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home here. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 3-27-1980 + 3-?-1980
Hawks Arthur, 57, died May 15, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired from Silgan warehouse after 23 years. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and was a member of Eagles Lodge 985 of Kendallville. He was born March 13, 1945 in Bradshaw W. Va. to William and Clara (Haggerman) Hawks. He married Irene Shannon May 21, 1992 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Franklin and Carrie Hawks of Brimfield and Stewart Adkison of Wawaka; a stepdaughter; a half-brother, Ken Woody of Brimfield; 4 half-sister, Erma Dean of Newland, N.C., Jeannette Warden of Forest Park, Ga., Roma Olsen of North Manchester and Hazel of West Va.; 2 stepsisters; and 4 grandchildren. Services Sunday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 5-17-2002
Hawks Belva J, 63, of Brimfield, died Feb. 13, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Floyd County, Ky on Jan. 27, 1947 to Newton and Sina (Ousley) Davis. She was employed at Silgan Plastics for 35 years, retiring in 2001. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Joseph Weaver of Witmer Lake, Wolcottville; a son, Frank Hawks of Brimfield; 8 grandchildren, Michael May, Frankie Hawks, Kolby Weaver, Hailey Weaver, David Weaver, Bobbie Bontrager, Michael Shaffer and Brooke Diehl; 3 brothers, Burchel Davis of Hicksville, Ohio, Virgil Davis of Angola and James Davis of Farmer, Ohio; and 2 sisters, Sylvia Schneider of Kendallville and Mona Ewalt of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Louise Dyer and Ora Lee Davis. Funeral Feb. 16. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-16-2010
Hawn Arthur W ‘‘Bud’’ Hawn, 81, of Cromwell died Jan, 17, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He owned and operated Hawn Cabinet Shop for more than 40 years. He also worked at the Cromwell School for 16 years and at North Webster Elementary School for six years.He retired from the Sparta Township Fire Department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cromwell, a former member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He was born March 2, 1929, in Columbia City to George and Ethel (Smith) Hawn. He married Loretta Norris on April 17, 1948. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Peggy (Luther Nelson) Hawn of Cromwell and Lorenda (Ernest) Waggoner of Cromwell; a son, Robert ‘‘Spank’’ (Cara) Hawn of Cromwell; 6 grandchildren, Carrie Trim, Loretta Gates, Cody Hawn, Ligonier, Spencer Hawn, Rachel Renea Waggoner and Michael Waggoner. He was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral Jan. 21 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery.^ 1-19-2011
Hawn Ethel M, 83, of Cromwell, died Thursday at her residence. She was born May 31, 1899 in Whitley County to Ellsworth and Catherine (Sensibaugh) Smith. On Jan. 24, 1920 in Columbia City, she married George Arthur Hawn, who died in 1974. She was a 45-year Cromwell resident. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Herschel E. Emmons of Goshen, Mrs. Robert Kline of Edon, Ohio, Mrs. Cleo Martin of Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Harry Ware of Constantine, Mich., Mrs. Roger Ott of Mooresville, N. C., and Mrs. Delbert Linn of Cromwell; 3 sons, Arthur of Cromwell, Donald of Wawaka, and Carl of Constantine, Mich.; 28 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-21-1983
Hawn George A, 80, Cromwell, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. He was born Sept. 9, 1894 in Whitley County. He married Ethel Smith Jan. 24, 1920 in Columbia City. He was a Cromwell resident 40 years and a retired carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a WW I veteran and a member of the VFW, Bremen, and the American Legion in Cromwell. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Herschel (Catherine) Emmons, Goshen, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Ward, Edon, Ohio, Mrs. Cleo (Lydia) Martin, Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Harry (Frieda) Ware, Constantine, Mich., Mrs. Roger (Donna) Ott, Mooresville, N.C., and Mrs. Delbert (Lavone) Linn, Cromwell; three sons, Arthur (Bud), Cromwell, Donald, Wawaka, and Carl, Bristol; one brother, Adrian, Milford; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1975
Hawn John Franklin, 60, of near Larwill, died last Friday at his home in Richland Twp, Whitley County. He formerly resided in Culver and was a former employee of the Farnsworth Corp, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; 8 sons; 7 daughters; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers, George of Cromwell, and Adrian of Milford; and 5 sisters. Funeral Sunday. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery near Larwill. + 3-?-1951
Hawver Benjamin F, 84, died Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. He was born October 17, 1868, the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Hawver. He was a retired farmer, living in Butler Twp, DeKalb County, and was a lifelong resident. He and Audrey Fair were married March 2, 1890, and she died in 1945. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren and an honorary member of the Farm Bureau. Survivors are one daughter, Thelma, at home; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to the wife, one son also preceded him in death. Services Saturday at the Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-22-1952

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