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Johanns Starr Faith, 70, died Aug. 20, 2007 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was a registered nurse who had served as director of nursing at Columbia City Nursing Home and Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion and Women of the Moose. She was born in Noble County on March 13, 1937 to Omar and Annabelle (Longsworth) Rosenogle. She married Virgial Mathias Johanns on April 10, 1982 in Columbia City. Surviving are her husband; 7 children and spouses, Patrick and Mary Schaper of Albion, Tina Elliott of Churubusco, Timothy and Angela Schaper of Kendallville, Robert and Stacey Schaper of Kimmell, and Lisa and Phil Richmond, Joni and Dave Smith, Shari and Brian Shively of Columbia City; 2 stepchildren; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Vern Wilson of Albion. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Michael Rosenogle; and a grandson, Brad Schaper. Services Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-23-2007
Johns Anthony Jr, about 2 years, died of consumption at Ege on Saturday. Funeral Monday. ~ 4-7-1898
Johnson - A little child of Joseph Johnson of Bremen, formerly of this place, was brought here for burial on Saturday. This is the second child Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have lost within a year. ~ 10-30-1890
Johnson Abram W, 71, died on Thursday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary J. Zimmerman near Wawaka following a two weeks illness from heart disease. Surviving is another sister, Mrs. Nora Vesore, Detroit, Mich.; and two brothers, Lewis E. of Thief River, Minn., and Newton O., of Saskatchewan, Can. Funeral Sunday at the Kendallville mortuary. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 1-?-1947
Johnson Albert R, about 71, died May 29, 1947 at his Albion home. He is survived only by his widow, Edna Brackney Johnson. He was a native of Jefferson Twp, having been born there Jan. 17, 1876, and had spent his entire life in that community until about a year and a half ago when he and his wife moved to Albion, where they had since made their home. Services Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1947
Johnson Alpheus was born in Medina County, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 1848, the son of Elijah and Carolyn (Jaquay) Johnson. He was one of eight children - six boys and two girls - all of whom with the parents have preceded him in death. He was but a child of four when he came with his family and settled in Jefferson Twp on the farm since known at the Johnson farm. With the exception of two years spent in Ill., as a young man, his whole life was spent on his farm, where he died. On March 24, 1870 he married Mary T. Schauweker, and she died in August 1927. They had two children, Albert and Mina. Mina was married to Charles Stults and died in 1910. He died on March 1, being 83 years, 3 months and 16 days of age. Funeral at the home on Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 3-?-1932
Johnson Amber Dawn, daughter of David Mullis and Teresa Ann Johnson, 560 N. Wood St., Kendallville, was stillborn Tuesday at McCray Hospital. Surviving are her parents; grandparents, Rollin and Vongie Johnson of Kendallville, Barry and Nina Mae Weldy of Shipshewana; great-grandparents, Commodore Howard, Flint, Mich., and Lula Slone and LaVerne King, Kendallville. Graveside services today at Lake View Cemetery. + 7-10-1984
Johnson Andrew was born in New York near Buffalo in what was then known as the "Holland Purchase" Nov. 4, 1813. When quite a small boy he moved with his father’s family to Portage County, Ohio where he grew to manhood, then with his 3 brothers he went to the then far west, near Chicago, Ill., where he remained for some time, when he again returned to Ohio. In 1838 he married Hannah Warner, and they had 4 sons and 6 daughters, only 4 of whom remain. Three sons and three daughters together with their mother preceded him in death. The mother died June 2, 1877. In 1849 when Noble County was yet an unbroken forest he moved from Ohio to his late home, one mile east of Allen Chapel, where he reared his family and remained a resident for over half a century. He became a member of the Methodist Protestant Church in 1850. He died Feb. 19, aged 86 years 3 months and 15 days. Funeral at Allen Chapel Wednesday with interment in the cemetery nearby. ^ 2-23-1900
Johnson Andrew H, died March 29 in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Avilla and had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a WW II Navy veteran and worked 36 years for International Harvester before retiring in 1966. Surviving are his wife, Irene; three sisters, Victoria Borkovec, Avilla, Helen Reynolds, Fort Wayne, and Geraldine Imbody, Garrett. Services March 31 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 4-9-1987
Johnson Andrew J, 71, Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. Born July 26, 1903 in Woodburn, he was the son of Frank and Ida Ireland. He married Marie M. Acker in Fort Wayne June 26, 1932. He moved to Kendallville from Fort Wayne six years ago. He was a member of United Brethren Church, Fort Wayne, and a retired employee of Old Fort Industries, Fort Wayne, where he had worked 48 years. While an employee he served as a union steward. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Donald (Madeline) Sheets, New Haven, and Mrs. Hawley (Wilma) Krager, Auburn; one stepson, Robert C. Craig, Harbor City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Laura) Mills, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Elanor Wood, Fort Myers, Fla. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. + 9-?-1974
Johnson Andrew W, son of Andrew and Hannah Johnson, was born near Kendallville Dec. 27, 1854; and died at Santa Maria, Calif. Aug. 14 at the age of 38 years 7 months and 10 days. He was married to Sarah Fisher Oct. 1881. She died life June 2, 1886, leaving the little son Everett, who is now bereft of father and mother. He then married Cora Bennage of Vistula, Ind. Nov. 25, 1890 who is left with their one-year old daughter Bernice. ^ 9-29-1893
Johnson Anna L, about 52, (b. 10-8-1911) died Aug. 15, 1964 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She is survived by her husband, Clarence L.; two daughters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Jackson, and Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Cooper, both of Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Rosa Fogle of Portland, Mrs. Mary Wagner of South Bend, and Mrs. Oma Thornton of Lakeville; one brother, William Berger of Lakeville; and two grandsons. Funeral Tuesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1964
Johnson Arley, 74, of Perry, Fla., father of Mrs. Roma Appel of Huntertown, died in Fort Wayne Oct. 31. He had lived in Huntington County and moved to Florida in 1952 after retiring from farming. Other survivors are a son, Richard of Fort Wayne; another daughter, Mrs. Gerry Scott of Alton, Mo.; and a sister, Mrs. James Hughes of Roanoke. Services Nov. 3 in Waynedale. Burial, Perry Cemetery, Perry Fla. ~ 11-6-1975 + 10-1-1975
Johnson Arnold, 86, of Carmel, died Nov. 20, 2007. A plant staff supervisor for Indiana Bell, he retired in 1980. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Carmel American Legion and East 91st St. Christian Church. He was born May 19, 1921 in Cromwell to Charles and Gertrude (Reed) Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Carole R. Denslow Johnson; his children, David and Suzanne Johnson, Gary and Cecelia Johnson and Judy Johnson Woods; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marciel; a brother, Larry; and a sister, Evelyn. Flanner & Buchanan in Carmel were in charge of arrangements. ^ 12-6-2007
Johnson Barbara Ellen, 18-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Johnson of York Twp, died Sunday at the family home from whooping cough and pneumonia. Surviving are the parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral Tuesday from the home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-17-1934
Johnson Benton Allen, son of Kitt and Karen Johnson, was stillborn Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Robert Johnson of Huntertown and Melvin and Leona Bradtmiller of Fort Wayne; great-grandparents, Luella Bradtmiller of Fort Wayne, and Esther Johnson of LaGrange. Services Saturday in Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, California Road. + 3-23-1989
Johnson Berniece M, 78, 901 S. State St., died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Noble County June 20, 1903 to Frank E. and Inabelle (Wright) Acker. She married Andrew J. Johnson June 26, 1932 in Fort Wayne. He died Sept. 3, 1974. She moved from Fort Wayne to Kendallville in 1950 and retired in 1969 as a practical nurse at the Allen County Health Care Center. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Madeline) Sheets, 901 S. State St.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a son and a sister. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. + 4-11-1982
Johnson Bertha Agnes, 74, died Thursday at Bishop Randall Hospital. She was born October 7, 1886, in Avilla. In 1908 she moved to New Mexico with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vogeding. Her father was helping build an irrigation system there. Later she went to Cheyenne where she took nurse’s training at Memorial Hospital, becoming a graduate nurse. There she met Jim Johnson. They were married May 25, 1918. They lived in Cheyenne until 1931 when they moved to Lander. Services were held at Sunday morning at the church. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her husband; 3 sisters, Mrs. Josephine Carmichael of Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. M. L. Lowell of Albuquerque, N. M., and Miss Louise Vogeding of Denver. Two brothers, Lawrence of Albuquerque, and Fred, preceded her in death several years ago. ~ 2-2-1961
Johnson Beverly J, 75, died Nov. 4, 2000 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Oct. 30, 1925 to Howard and Ruth (Johnston) Kennell. She married Lawrence Johnson on March 22, 1943 in Kendallville. He died Dec. 24, 1999. A graduate of Kendallville High School and International Business College, she had retired as a secretary from Wirco Mfg. In Kendallville. She was a member of Noble County Humane Society. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Brenda and Hal and Kerry Johnson of Fort Wayne; a grandson, Adam Johnson, and a granddaughter, Hayley Johnson. Memorial services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. + 11-6-2000
Johnson Billy L 64, of Ligonier died March 23, 2011, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He had worked at Starcraft in Goshen for more than 25 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. He was born November 25, 1946, in Wolf Lake to Charles E. and Effie (Brown) Johnson. Surviving are his former wife, Jeane Pauley of Albion; two sons, Matthew (Shawn) Johnson of Syracuse, and Andrew (April) Johnson of Cromwell; grandchildren, Chase, Mandy, Drew, Ian and Van Johnson; and three siblings, Lester (Skinny) Barnard of Westville, Ind., Charles (Paula) Johnson of Bartlett, Tenn., and Mary Jane Hare of Fort Myers, Fla. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dean Johnson. Funeral March 26 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. ^ 3-24-2011
Johnson Brian D, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson, R. 2, was hit and killed Aug. 15 when he ran into the path of a car. He and a companion were waiting to cross U. S. 33 just north of State Road 9 in Merriam when the accident occurred. Services were Monday in the Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Survivors include the parents, three sisters and grandparents. + 8-15-1975
Johnson Capitola, 73, died Thursday in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. She formerly made her home at R. 2, Churubusco. She was born Nov. 29, 1908 to Harold and Kate (Lee) Simmons in Ballard County, Ky. On Nov. 1, 1926 she married J. Ellsworth Johnson, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Robbins Jr., Auburn, and Mrs. Roger (Charlotte) Duncan, R. 2, Churubusco; two sons, Roderick C., R. 2, Albion, and James D., R. 2, Churubusco; two brothers, Harold D., LaCenter, Ky., and Herbert, Wickliffe, Ky.; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Krider-Workman Memorial Chapel, Churubusco Saturday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-?-1969
Johnson Caroline, 69, died at her home in Jefferson Twp last Sunday. She was a sister of G. W. Jaquays of Jefferson and of Mrs. Laura Coats of Albion. Noble Co Democrat 7-15-1891
Johnson Carrie Etta, daughter of John and Elizabeth Miller, was born Nov. 16, 1871 in Noble County where she married Eugene G. Johnson April 22, 1890. They had 3 sons. In 1895, with her family, she moved to Chicago where she remained until about a year ago when she again moved to her recent home in Hastings, Neb. where she died Nov. 5, aged 27 years 11 months and 29 days. She leaves her husband, 3 sons, father, mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral Wednesday at the Evangelical Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 11-17-1899
Johnson Catherine A was born near Kendallville, on May 7, 1856 and died at her home in Albion, July 28, 1931, being 75 years, two months and 21 days old. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Elinor Hill and was one of five children, all of whom with the parents have died except one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Emerick living in Churubusco. In the year 1872 she was married to Henry W. Johnson and they had three children, all of whom are living. They are Marley W. of Chicago, Mrs. Alice E. Budd of Burr Oak, and Thomas G., at home. There are 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. For many years she was a member of the Burr Oak Baptist Church. She and her husband lived together for nearly 59 years in and near Albion. Funeral at the home Thursday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-28-1931
Johnson Cecil W, 79, of Ligonier, died Nov. 25, 2008 at his residence. He retired from Dana Corp. after 33 years of service and worked for the Ligonier Parks & Recreation Dept. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post 243 in Ligonier and Millersburg Church of Christ. He was born April 11, 1929 in Noble County to Cecil W. and Lottie (Vance) Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Imogene (West); a granddaughter, Mandy Woodruff; and 3 great-grandchildren, Alaina, Callum and Raven. He was preceded in death by a son, Kirby; and a brother, Raymond. Service private. ^ 11-27-2008
Johnson Cecil Mrs., 24, of R. 2, Ligonier, was killed when she fell out of an automobile driven by her husband Monday. The accident happened on a county road three and one-half miles south of Ligonier. The couple was riding in their 8-year old sedan when the door on the right side came open. She apparently was leaning against the door when it opened, and she fell out onto the road. She suffered a broken neck in the accident. The husband and two small sons survive. + 2-?-1936
Johnson Cecil W, 47, ended his life with a 12-gauge shotgun in the garage at his home here Monday as his wife, Grace, was packing his dinner preparatory to his leaving for work at Kendallville where he was employed as a cement worker at the new North Side School under construction. The coroner said Mr. Johnson, who apparently had been under severe nervous tension most of Sunday, went to bed about 8:45 Sunday night, then got up about 5:30 a.m. Monday. He went to the garage with his shotgun about an hour later after telling his wife he had heard a rat gnawing in the garage. She heard the gun fired a short time later and went to the garage where she found her husband dead. He was born in Benton City, Mo. on July 1, 1907, the son of Charles and Etta (Newberry) Johnson, and had resided in Cromwell about fifteen years. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Cecil Jr., Ligonier, and Raymond D., Goshen; two grandchildren; seven brothers, Claude and Walter of Ligonier, Lyman and Howard of Albion, Elwood of Fort Wayne, Theodore of Cromwell, and Lester of Farmersburg; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brown of Kendallville, Mrs. Ruby Havens, Grassy Creek, Ky., and Mrs. Hazel Miller and Mrs. Ethel Robinson of Cromwell. Services Wednesday in Cromwell Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1954
Johnson Celeste V, 66, of Fort Wayne, died in Lutheran Hospital Dec. 27 and services were Dec. 30. She is survived by her husband, Harry; a daughter, Shirley B. of Fort Wayne; a son, Charles of Yoder, four sisters, Mrs. Jean Hartman of Huntertown, Mrs. Juanita Bunnell of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ione Ervin and Mrs. Joan Doehrman, both of Angola. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 12-?-1977
Johnson Clarence L, 66, of Albion, died Nov. 23, 1972 in the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 23, 1906 in Minnesota, the son of Morris and Oliva Johnson. He was married to Anna Berger on Oct. 12, 1930. She died in 1964. He was a general excavator and was co-owner of the car wash and had been a member of the Albion town board. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Jackson of R. 3, Albion, and Mrs. Larry (Nancy) Cooper of R. 2, Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob (Lucille) Sahli of Key Largo, Fla., Mrs. Leo (Mabel) Gates of Montevideo, Minn., and Mrs. Lynn (Lyla) Weilberg of Mason, Minn.; one brother, Jacy. Funeral Sunday in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1972
Johnson Claude R, 77, died Tuesday in his home in Gary. He was born Jan. 22, 1913 in Noble County, the son of Charles and Etta (Newberry) Johnson. On June 29, 1963 in Wawaka he married Evelyn Moseman. He retired in 1978 from Georgia-Pacific Paper Mill, Gary, and was a member of Ligonier Eagles Lodge 1763. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Crumley of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Howard (Lois) Genz of Bentonville, Ark., and Mrs. Larry (Linda) Hartzler of Ligonier; a son, H. Dean Johnson of LaGrange; a sister, Ruth Brown of Avilla; 3 brothers, Lyman of Albion, Elwood of Cromwell and Theodore of Avilla; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Services Friday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-15-1990
Johnson Cora W, 89, died Monday in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was born Sept. 12, 1901 in Moorehead, Ohio, the daughter of George and Emma (Moore) McClure. She married Elmer Schlabaugh and then Herbert Wolf, who both preceded her in death. She married third, Elwood Johnson. She was employed by Essex Wire Co. in Ligonier and was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Geraldine Debrular of Cromwell and Charlotte Hayden of Hudson, Fla.; a son, Carl Schlabaugh of Hudson, Fla.; a sister, Alma Kell of New Mexico; 2 brothers, Robert McClure of Mishawaka and Woody McClure of New Mexico; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Betty, and a son, Russell, also preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-8-1990
Johnson Dailynn R, 27 days old, died March 26, 2013, in Fort Wayne. She was born February 27, 2013, in Fort Wayne to Robert and Carey (Pollard) Johnson. Surviving are her parents and a brother, Laithen Johnson, all of Cromwell, and her grandmothers, Nancy Owen and Lawanna Wolfe, both of Wawaka.  Funeral March 30 at Yeager Funeral Home.  Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery.  ^ 3-28-2013
Johnson Darlene, 60, of Ligonier, died April 11, 2009 at her residence. She was born Feb. 7, 1949 in Seymour to Walter and Elsie (Barger) Riley. She married James Johnson on July 2, 1965. She retired from Kidd & Co. in Ligonier and was a member of the Baptist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary in Ligonier. Surviving are her husband; daughters Christina (Edward) Gillespie of Albion, Elsie Weldy of Ligonier and Thelma (Tony) Chavez of Goshen; 5 grandchildren, Cheyenne and Adriana Weldy, Anthony, Ethan and Nicholas Chavez; one brother and 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by a son, James Jr. in 1983; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Services April 15 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-13-2009
Johnson E Virginia, 72, died Tuesday in Ball Hospital, Muncie. She was born in Noble County to Leonard and Mary (Barr) Johnson. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1942 and Ball State Teachers College in 1946. She owned and operated Fagala Real Estate, Property Management and Tax Service and was a member of Main St. United Methodist Church and OES No. 104. Surviving are a sister, Mary Alice Mazelin of Kingman, Ariz.; 3 brothers, Donald of Odenton, Md., James of Columbia City, and Norman of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eunice. Funeral Saturday in Meeks Mortuary, Muncie. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-2-1997
Johnson Edna I, 85, of R. 2, Albion, died Monday (d.8-8-1988) in Whitley County Hospital. Born Jan. 30, 1903 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of Ellsworth and Cora (Hontz) Firestone. On June 16, 1921 in Albion she married Lyman Johnson. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Eagles Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Billy (Roberta) Fisher, Ligonier, Lucille Weeks and Mrs. Harry (Phyllis) Wells, both Albion; two sons, Robert C. and Paul L., both Albion; a brother, Roger, Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-8-1988
Johnson Elva, 57, a Lake Wawasee widow residing at Kale Island, was killed Wednesday when her car crashed into a bridge abutment on the Elkhart County side of the Elkhart-Kosciusko County Line Road three miles east of Syracuse. She was on her way home from work as a waitress at Moser Truck Stop at Ligonier and evidently fell asleep. An inquest was held at a Syracuse funeral home. + 12-?-1952
Johnson Elwood M, 76, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 13, 1914 in Noble County, the son of Charles and Etta (Newberry) Johnson. He was a farmer and a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. His wife, Cora, died Oct. 8. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Wheeler of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, G. C. of LaOtto and Daniel R. of Hicksville, Ohio; a sister, Ruth Brown of Avilla; 2 brothers, Lyman of Albion and Teddy of Avilla; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1990
Johnson Enoch George, 70, died at his home in this city Sunday of kidney trouble. He was a native of Virginia and after spending his boyhood days on a farm in Jefferson Twp, he learned the carpenter trade and established himself as a contractor and builder. In 1858 he constructed the old school house, and in 1859 he built the first M. E. Church in this city. Funeral was held from the residence Tuesday afternoon. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. He was born in W. Va. July 13, 1831 and died at Kendallville July 28, aged 70 years and 15 days. He leaves his widow, 2 sons and one daughter. Among those attending the funeral was a son, William C. of Springfield, O. ^ 8-2-1901
Johnson Ethel, 86, 200 Iddings St., died at Kendallville Nursing Home Wednesday (d. 11-23-1972). Born in Orleans, Feb. 27, 1887, she was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Taylor) Parish and had lived in Kendallville 43 years, coming from Owensville. On March 10, 1909 she was married to Fred Johnson at Sullivan. He died Oct. 30, 1968. She was a member of Mary Martha Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, OES 122, and Faith United Methodist Church. Her only survivors are nieces, nephews and cousins. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-?-1973
Johnson Ethel, 92, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Sunday at her residence. The daughter of Fabian and Ida Erickson, she was born March 24, 1890 in Dover, Ill. On Jan. 25, 1912 in Princeton, Ill., she married Elmer Johnson, who died in 1961. A resident of Noble County 63 years, she was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Herman (Alice) Yeager of Wawaka; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services Wednesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-6-1983
Johnson Etta Maude, about 73, died Feb. 8, 1952 of carcinoma at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Robinson at Cromwell. Surviving are three more daughters, Mrs. Hazel Miller of Cromwell, Mrs. Ruby Havens of Mize, Ky., and Mrs. Ruth Brown of Kendallville; eight sons, Lyman of Albion, Walter of Ligonier, Lester of Farmersburg, Cecil and Theodore of Cromwell, Howard of Avilla, Claud of Gary, and Elwood of Fort Wayne; 43 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Newberry of Farmer City, Ill.; and four sisters, Mrs. Alta Fager of Mexico, Mo., Mrs. Edna Hartwig of Zion, Ill., Mrs. Mamie Walker of Decatur, Ill. and Mrs. Edith Stiverson of Monticello, Ill. Funeral Sunday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1952
Johnson Eunice (Stevens), mother of Mrs. George S. Binckley, died at 6:30. She was born Feb. 22, 1818 and was 89 years and 9 months. The place of her nativity was Rochester, N.Y. She was a member of a large family, all of whom preceded her in death. Her husband, L. H. Johnson, and she came from Kendallville to make their home with their daughter in Kenton 15 years ago. The other children of the deceased, a daughter, Mrs. Allen of Kendallville, died about 23 years ago; and a son, William, died in 1872. For many years she had been a residence of Kendallville and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral will be Wednesday. Pallbearers will be 5 grandchildren, George, Will, Herbert and Merwin Allen of Fort Wayne, and Harry Binckley of Kenton. Burial will be made beside the graves of her husband and other daughter. ^ 12-13-1906
Johnson Eunice J was born Sept. 10, 1925, the daughter of Leonard and Mary Johnson. She died Jan. 23, 1929, 3 years, 4 months and 13 days old. She leaves the parents; two sisters, Virginia and Mary Alice; grandparents, E. M. Barr and Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Johnson of Wolf Lake. Funeral at the home in Noble Twp, Jan. 25. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1929
Johnson Eva V, 62, of R. 2, Albion, died Sept. 16 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a native of Va., born Dec. 22, 1915 to Newman and Nannie Stewart Williams. She married James Johnson Jan. 1, 1950 and they lived in Noble County near Merriam. She was a 31-year employee of General Electric Co. and a member of its Quarter Century Club. Survivors are her husband James; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Bredemeyer of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Nannie Williams of Charleston, W. Va.; four brothers, Cecil of Chicago, George of Charleston, Jack of Ohio, and Charles of Mentor, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. Wyatt Jarrett of Hot Springs, Va., and Yvonne of Baltimore, Md. Services in Sheets Funeral Home Sept. 20. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Johnson Florence M, 79, 707 S. Main St., died this morning in McCray Hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1892 in Youngstown, Ohio to James and Elizabeth (Williams) Thomas and was married in 1914 to Basil Johnson who preceded her in death. She was a resident here five years, moving from Pleasant Lake. She was a member of Trinity, a 50-year member of OES and belonged to the White Shrine. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty McPhearson, Decatur, Ala.; two sons, Donald T., 707 S. Main St., and Ross Haller Johnson, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and five grandchildren. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Trinity United Methodist Church. + 10-?-1971
Johnson Frank E was born in Chicago, Ill. on Jan. 8, 1868 and died in Ottawa, Ill. on July 26, 1910 at the age of 42 years 6 months and 7 days. At the age of 3 he, with his parents, moved to Lockport, Ill., after having lost their home in the Chicago fire of 1871. His father also died that same winter. Between 12 and 13 he returned to Chicago, entering the employ of a grocery as a delivery boy. In 1892 he came to live with his brother at Auburn, Ind., taking up electrical work with him. He spent some time there, at Butler, Garrett and Nappanee, and in July 1893 was put in charge of the city electric lighting plant of Kendallville, where he remained for 17 years. He married Katie Swartz on Aug. 18, 1903, who with one brother, John A. of Elkhart; one half-brother, Victor of Reading, Pa.; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Julius Linquist (Nellie), Mrs. J. A. Johnson (Jennie) of Joliet, Ill. are left. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias. Funeral at the home July 29. ^ 8-30-1910
Johnson Frank S, 96, died today in his Kendallville residence. He was born in Wawaka on April 21, 1897 to Dr. A. W. and Carrie (Schrader) Johnson. On June 11, 1935 in Monroe he married Martha Schuman, who died July 7, 1984. He was a WW I veteran of the Army Air Corps. He had been an automobile salesman and a messenger for Purolator Courier, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the American Legion. A sister preceded him in death. A nephew survives. Funeral Wednesday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-23-1993
Johnson G Frank, 88, a retired stone and brick mason, died Oct. 26, 1959 in the Kondas Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 27, 1871 near Indian Village and had been a lifelong resident of the Albion and Merriam communities. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Charles Tucker, near Albion. Services Thursday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1959
Johnson Gene S Jr, 32, died Thursday at his Angola residence from an apparent stroke. His mother, Patricia A. Johnson, 58, of LaGrange, was stricken by an apparent heart attack while enroute to make his funeral arrangements and was dead on arrival at McCray Hospital Saturday. Gene was born June 17, 1967 in Angola, the son of Patricia (Sheley) and Gene S. Johnson. He had been a sawman for R. P. Wakefield Mold Co. He is survived by a son, Aaron of Waterloo; 2 brothers, Dennis Johnson of Amarillo, Texas and Danny Easterday of Ashley; a grandmother, Roxie Sheley of LaGrange. Patricia was born June 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred and Roxie (Lung) Sheley. On Sep 21, 1952 in Dillon, S.C., she married Gene Johnson. She was a Jehovah's Witness member. Surviving are her husband; her mother in LaGrange; 2 sons, Dennis Johnson of Amarillo and Danny Easterday of Ashley; 3 sisters, Nancy Lambright of Ligonier, Linda Heltzel of LaGrange and Joyce Allen of Angola; 2 brothers, Patrick Sheley of Kendallville and Alfred Sheley Jr. of LaGrange; and 6 grandchildren. Memorial services for mother and son will be Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 4-?-1990
Johnson George E, 84, died Friday at the Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a former dentist here and later was a leader in dental surgery at Fort Wayne. Surviving are one son, Paul E. of Minneapolis, Minn.; and one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Williams of Fort Wayne. Funeral Monday at Bonham Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1942
Johnson Gerald C, 86, died Feb. 14, 1993 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries received in an auto accident in early February. He was born March 7, 1906 in Teegarden to Owen and Dora (Grile) Johnson. On Dec. 30, 1937 in Wawaka he married Ruth N. Schwab, who died in 1973. He was a carpenter and a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge and South Bend Scottish Rite. He was a Republican Precinct Committeeman for many years and was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Robert Orr in 1988. He was a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sisters, Myrtle Campbell of Elkhart and Donnabelle Strang of Plymouth; a brother, Russell of Mishawaka. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-14-1993
Johnson Gertrude, 76, 558 N. Riley St., died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She had been a resident of Kendallville since 1936 after moving here from Albion. She was born April 13, 1900 in Noble County to Charles and Zora (McClelland) Reed. She married Charles Johnson Oct. 28, 1916 in Noble County. He preceded her in death June 20, 1962. One daughter also preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Arnold C., Carmel, and Lawrence, R. 1, Albion; two sisters, Mrs. Leone Johnson, Kimmell, and Mrs. Blanche Campbell, Kendallville; three brothers, Darrel, Donald and Dallas, all of Amberg, Wis.; and five grandchildren. Services Oct. 14 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Johnson Gloria L, 61, of Columbia City, and formerly of Churubusco, died Friday in Columbia City Nursing Home. She had worked for the former Pat’s Café, Churubusco. Surviving are her husband, Harry; two daughters, Toni Winebrenner of Albion, and Paula Stephens of Fort Wayne; a son, George Johnson of Indiana; a sister; two brothers, including Paul Boggs of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Services today in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. + 12-4-1987
Johnson Gus R, 78, died Dec. 6, 2000 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born in Wolf Lake on Aug. 6, 1922 to Shelby and Cordelia (Bach) Johnson. He married Arla F. Greenman on Dec. 31, 1951 in Angola. He was a car salesman in Kendallville, retiring in 1980. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School and was a member of Kendallville Kiwanis Club and Elks Lodge No. 1194. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Melody and Dan Belschner of Kendallville and Janice and Ron Williams of Los Angeles; a son, Kevin of Kendallville; a sister, Mae Cunningham of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a granddaughter, Crystal and Duane Handshoe of Kendallville; a grandson, Corey and Sarah Culler of Kendallville; a grandson, James Williams of Los Angeles; a granddaughter, Debbie Williams of Los Angeles; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Robert, Clebert, Herbert, Leonard and Jack; and 2 sisters, Jeanette Knafel and Irma Jean Marker. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-7-2000
Johnson Hannah, 58 years, 11 months and 18 days, died June 2. Hannah Warner, when young, moved with her father from York State to Portage County, Ohio, where she married Andrew Johnson with whom she came to Indiana somewhat over 30 years since; nearly all of which later residence has been in Noble County. During the 25 last years she has been a member of Allen Chapel Class. The funeral services were held at Allen Chapel at which cemetery the body was interred. ^ 6-13-1877
Johnson Harold D, 49, of Fort Wayne, brother of Gerrold Johnson of Huntertown, died in Parkview Hospital Oct. 28. He was a retired auto service mechanic at Sears Roebuck & Co. He was born in Gleason, Tenn., and lived in Fort Wayne 30 years. Other survivors are his wife, Arlene; and a son, David of Fort Wayne. Services Oct. 31. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 10-?-1977
Johnson Helen E, 84, died Saturday at the Ligonier Health Care Center. She was born July 4, 1908 in Kansas, the daughter of John and Cora (Reed) Hossinger. She married Stanley Johnson, who died in 1990. She served as postmaster in Cromwell from 1954 to 1956. Surviving are a son, John of Gainesville, Fla. Three brothers preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-26-1992
Johnson Henry W was born in Noble County Sept. 13, 1849, the son of John and Sarah Johnson. In Dec. 1872 he married Catherine E. Hill and they had 3 children, Marley and Thomas Johnson and Mrs. George Budd of Albion. There are 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild also surviving. All of his life was spent in or near Albion. After his wife’s death in July 1931 he has made his home with his daughter and family near Burr Oak and more recently in Albion. He died March 31, being 86 years, 6 months and 18 days of age. Funeral at the home in Albion April 2. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1936
Johnson Herbert of R. 2, Ligonier, suffered a fatal heart attack while working at his farm home Nov. 2, 1964. Born in Ky., Dec. 2, 1906, he had been a resident of Noble County about 50 years. He was married June 5, 1929 to Maxine Haverty. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lewis L. McLallin of Kimmell, and Mrs. Dick Young of Bloomington, Ill.; four brothers, Clebert and Woodrow of Columbia City, Gus of Kendallville, and Robert of Franklin, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Dale Marker of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Elmer Knafel of Larwill and Mrs. Burtis Cunningham of Columbia City; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral today at a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1964
Johnson Homer L, 57, Kendallville, died Oct. 20 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 20, 1930, the son of Thomas S. and Nellie Edith (Wentz) Johnson. He had been a linotype operator for Tri-County Publishing in Churubusco and The News-Sun. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Moose, VFW, and American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. Surviving are his mother; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Berniece) Maxson of Kendallville. Two sisters preceded him in death. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-29-1987 + 10-20-1987
Johnson Howard C, 75, died May 31 in McCray Hospital. He was born Jan. 20, 1909 in Sikeston, Mo., the son of Charles and Etta Mae Johnson. He married Mary E. Grogg in 1964. He had lived in the Albion area most of life and was retired from the Noble County Highway Department, was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Albion and the Kendallville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Betty Clouse, Albion, Beatrice Epert, Syracuse, Lottie Ley, Houston, Texas, and Loretta Gosnell, Fort Wayne; six sons, Delbert and Kenneth, Albion, Roger and Harold, Avilla, and Jack and Wesley, Kendallville; and their mother, the former Laverne King; three sisters, Ruth Brown, Albion, Ethyl Robinson, Ligonier, and Ruby Vennesee, Auburn; four brothers, Theodore, Avilla, Layman, Albion, Claude, Gary, and Elwood, Kimmell; 54 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, one sister and one grandchild preceded him in death. Services Thursday in the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-7-1984 + 5-28-1984
Johnson Hulda C, 86, died Friday at the Lutheran Home. Born in Van Wert County, Ohio Feb. 14, 1889, her parents were John and Sophia (Germann) Schmid. Her husband, Melvin Johnson, preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1960. A niece, Mrs. Pearl Brubaker, Van Wert, survives. Funeral at Lutheran Home chapel Monday. Burial, Brushy Prairie Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Johnson Jack D, 56, died Oct. 4, 1996 at his Kendallville residence. He was born April 12, 1940 in Albion, a son of Howard and Lavern (Bailey) Johnson. He married Anita K. Valenti on March 13, 1977. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Lavern King of Kendallville; 3 sons, Kevin of Wolcottville, Mark of Kendallville, and Gary of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Linda Hoffelder of Butler; 5 brothers, Delbert, Roger and Ken of Albion, Wesley of Kendallville, and Harold of Avilla; 4 sisters, Loretta Clark of Goshen, Betty Clouse of Albion, Lotty Ley of Houston Texas, and Beatrice Epert of Syracuse; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral in Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-10-1996
Johnson James L, 17, Ligonier, was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday following a one-car accident near Ligonier. The vehicle was traveling east on River Road at a high rate of speed when the driver failed to negotiate a curve. The driver is being held in the Noble County jail pending charges. Johnson was the son of James L. and Darlene (Riley) Johnson, born April 12, 1966 in Scottsburg. He moved to Ligonier six years ago from Hamilton, Ohio. He was employed by the Elkhart County CETA program. Surviving are the parents; three sisters, Christina, Elsie and Thelma, all at home; grandparents, Eveline Johnson of Scottsburg and Walter Riley of Hamilton, Ohio. Services Wednesday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-7-1983
Johnson James L, 68, of Ligonier, died January 11, 2013 in IU Goshen Hospital. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Knott County, Ky. to Charlie and Eveline (Jones) Johnson. He married Darlene Riley on July 2, 1965. She preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 daughters: Christina (Edward) Gillespie of Albion, Elsie (Roger Bolling) Weldy of Cromwell, and Thelma (Tony) Chavez of Goshen; 5 grandchildren, Cheyenne and Adriana Weldy; Anthony, Ethan and Nicholas Chavez; 2 brothers, Gillis (Clara) Johnson of Topmost, Ky., and Kenneth (Alice) Johnson of Amboy, Ind., 2 sisters, Matreva Sloan of Kite, Ky., and Sylvia Madden of Vicco, Ky. He was preceded in death by a son, James Johnson, Jr., 5 brothers and a sister. Mr. Johnson was employed with Tenneco Automotive for over 20 years, until his retirement in 2009. Funeral, Jan. 15 at Yeager Funeral Home.  Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-13-2013
Johnson James R, 86, of Merriam, died Sept. 9, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. He was born Sept. 30, 1919 in Fort Wayne to Walter and Fannie (Stangland) Johnson. He worked at Dana Spicer Axle in Fort Wayne for 32 years. On Jan. 1, 1950 he married Eva Bobbish. She died Sept. 16, 1978. On Oct. 5, 1991 he married Kathleen M. Martinenko. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. His great-grandfather, John Johnson, served in the War of 1812; his grandfather, William Johnson was in the Union Army during the Civil War. Surviving are his wife and 3 stepchildren. Services Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery with graveside military rites by American Legion Post 98. ^ 9-10-2006
Johnson Jay J, 27, High Lake, died in an apparent hit-run accident on CR 500W in Noble Twp. It was Noble County’s first traffic fatality of 1983. He had gone for a walk in the early hours of Jan. 1and was noticed later lying near the road by a passing motorist. He died in surgery in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Fort Wayne and raised in Whitley County. On Oct. 1, 1982 he married Deborah L. Hexamer in Albion. Surviving are his parents; his wife; a daughter, Jessie, and a son, J. J., both of Columbia City; two stepdaughters, Lisa and Ellen Jo Treace, and a stepson, Danny Trease, all at home; and a sister, Cathy Vincent of Muncie. Services Tuesday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-1-1983
Johnson Jessie Dice, 98, died Feb. 10, 2003 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and Churubusco OES 136. She was born in Noble Twp Dec. 8, 1904 to Lawrence and Pearl (Fisher) Ott. She married Howard C. Dice Aug. 16, 1925. He died Jan. 15, 1962. She married James Johnson Oct. 15, 1963. He died July 12, 1993. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Max Smith of Churubusco and Martha and Don Doster of Fort Wayne; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Joyce and Eldon and Barbara Dice of Fort Wayne, and Paul and Georgean Dice of Huntertown; 4 stepchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Phyllis Ott of Churubusco; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by an infant son; 4 brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Services Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 2-12-2003
Johnson John "Shorty", 94, of R. 4, Albion, died Monday in Columbia City Community Care Center. There are no immediate survivors. Services Thursday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 1-26-1987
Johnson John was born in Sugar Creek, Chenango County, Pa. June 16, 1822, and died at his home in Kendallville March 3, aged 80 years 9 months and 13 days. He moved in early life with his parents to Noble County. He married Sarah Ross June 23, 1848. They had 2 sons and one daughter. His wife died in 1890. In 1891 he married Carrie Leins, who with his 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren survive. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1858 where funeral was held March 5. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-13-1903
Johnson John C, son of Daniel and Nancy (Cochran) Johnson, was born in Wyoming County, New York Dec. 25, 1816 and died at his home in Sparta Twp Nov. 30, 1896, aged 79 years, 11 months and 5 days. He had been a resident of Noble County over 59 years and was one of the pioneers. In March 1837 he started for the west, going via Black Rock to Canada, thence to Detroit and on to Lima, Indiana. He was taken sick at Lima and stopped there. Found some employment and remained there until Oct., then came to Noble County and settled on the reserve in Sparta, Section 16. He afterward sold his land or claim in Section 16 and purchased a farm or the land on which to make a farm in Section 8, Sparta. He moved and began the founding of a permanent home in 1840, having in the previous November (1839) been married to Eliza Prentiss, a sister of the late Nelson Prentiss. They had eight children. He held for about 20 years the office of justice of the peace in Sparta Twp, acted many times as constable and in other local offices. His children were Milo, Perry, William P., Charles W., Ida and Lida, twins (deceased), and Amanda. An infant daughter died unnamed. Perry and William served the Union cause in the War of the Rebellion. + Clippings book
Johnson John Thomas, 53, of Avilla, died Aug. 28, 2008 at his sister's home. The 1973 East Noble graduate was previously the owner of Mid-Town Market in Avilla. He was born March 24, 1955 in Kendallville to Thomas and Margaret (Claxton) Johnson. Surviving are his mother in Kendallville; a daughter, Crystal of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny and Richard Smith of Fort Wayne and Jody and Richard Nasca of Avilla. He was preceded in death by his father on Aug. 23, 2004, and his sister, Linda, who died in Sept. 1952. Services Sunday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-30-2008
Johnson Karen Sue, 29, died Aug. 20 in University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born Nov. 23, 1950 in Garrett to J. C. and Mildred (Friend) Fisher. She married Craig A. Johnson March 20, 1976 in Avilla. She was a lifetime resident of Avilla, a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was employed by Community State Bank. Surviving are her parents and husband; an infant son, Daniel Robert, at home; a sister, Mrs. Steve (Karleen) Harp of Auburn; a brother, Greg, Avilla; grandparents, Mrs. Berniece Friend, Auburn, and Frank Fisher of Avilla. Services Aug. 23 in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 8-28-1980 + 8-?-1980
Johnson Kelli L, 31, died Sunday at her Aiea, Hawaii home from an asthma attack. She was born May 13, 1961 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Norman and Nancy (Dinius) Johnson. A 1979 East Noble High School and 1980 Ivy Tech graduate, she moved to Hawaii in 1983, where she was employed at Pali Momi Hospital as a respiratory therapist. Surviving are her father in Fort Wayne and her mother in Huntertown; a grandmother, Norma Dinius of Avilla; a sister, Kerri of Kendallville; 2 half-brothers, Jeremy and Josh Johnson of Albion and 2 stepsisters. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-21-1992
Johnson Kirby A, 39, died Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend. He was born in LaGrange on Aug. 13, 1954 to Cecil and Imogene (West) Johnson. He was a registered nurse in Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in Goshen and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his parents; a daughter Mandy, of Goshen. Private services at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-28-1994
Johnson Laura, 27, of York Twp, died of peritonitis at Lakeside Hospital in Kendallville this morning following an appendectomy. Survivors include the husband, Elwood; one son, Grover; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Murphy of near Albion; and four brothers. Funeral Tuesday at the Church of God in Wilmot. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 6-?-1939
Johnson Lawrence "Larry", 75, died Dec. 24, 1999 in his Skinner Lake home. He was born Nov. 19, 1924 in Ligonier to Charles and Gertrude (Reed) Johnson. On March 22, 1946 in Kendallville he married Beverly Kennell. A U.S. Navy veteran of WW II, he retired in 1983 after 37 years with Indiana Bell Telephone. He developed Johnson Mobile Home Park in Kendallville in 1965. He was a member of the Noble County Board of Zoning Appeals for 10 years and was a member of the American Legion and F&AM Lodge in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Brenda and Hal and Kerry Johnson of Fort Wayne; a brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Carol Johnson of Carmel; a grandson, Adam, and a granddaughter, Hayley Johnson. Memorial services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, later. + 12-24-1999
Johnson Leona N, 81, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Thursday at Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1902 in Noble County, the daughter of Charles and Nora (McClellan) Reed. She married John McClure who preceded her in death in 1956. On Aug. 19, 1959 she married Elwood Johnson. A lifetime area resident, she was a former employee of Wirk Garment Co. and a member of the Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Ruth Clark of Ligonier and Helen Fry, Cromwell; one stepdaughter; three stepsons; a sister, Blanche Campbell, Kendallville; three brothers, Donald, Darrel and Dallas Reed, all of Wausaukee, Wis.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death. Services Sunday at Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-5-1984
Johnson Leonard, 55, died at his home five and one-half miles east of Angola Aug. 12, 1958. Surviving are the widow, Mary; three sons, Donald S. of Fort Mead, Md., James L. of Columbia City, and Norman E. (Boz) of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Virginia of Muncie, and Mrs. Raymond Mazelin of Fort Wayne; five brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. He resided in and around Albion until Feb. 1957 when he moved to Steuben County. He was a member of the Christian Chapel at Merriam. Funeral Aug. 16 at J. A. DeMoney & Son Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1958
Johnson Lester, 53, Farmersburg, Ind., died on Monday. Funeral was Wednesday at Prairie Creek. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; two sons and a daughter by a former marriage; six brothers, Walter of Ligonier, Lyman of Albion, Howard of Avilla, Claude of Gary, Elwood of Fort Wayne, Theodore of Cromwell; and four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brown, Kendallville, Mrs. Ruby Havens of Grassy Creek, Ky., Mrs. Hazel Miller, and Mrs. Ethel Robinson of Cromwell. + 10-?-1958
Johnson Lilladell was born Jan. 25, 1868 and died Nov. 3, 1946. Services at Christian Church, St. Joe, Ind., Nov. 6. Burial, White City, Spencerville. + 11-?-1946
Johnson Linda Malee, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Johnson, died Sept. 7, 1952 in St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne of poliomyelitis, the first Noble County victim this year. Surviving are the parents, the paternal grandparents, and a younger sister, Jenney Faye. Private funeral services Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1952
Johnson Lottie Ellen, 24, of near Burr Oak met a tragic death Monday evening when she fell out of an auto driven by her husband, Cecil. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vance. She apparently was leaning against the door when it fell open. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons, Cecil 7 and Raymond 5; her parents; and 3 brothers, Howard, Merle and Walter of Mishawaka. Funeral this afternoon at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Salem Cemetery. * 1936
Johnson Lucille E, 83, died Wednesday in Kingston Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born Nov. 30, 1915 in East Leroy, Mich. to John and Eva (Elliott) Vaughan. On July 18, 1934 she married Harold Straw. He died in 1977. She married Paul Johnson and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Norma) Schott of Albion; 3 grandchildren, Linda Leitch, Gary Schott and Teresa North; 11 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Saturday in Trinity Church Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-14-1999
Johnson Lucinda S, 71, of Albion and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. Born in Hoagland, she moved to Albion in 1983 from Fort Wayne. She was a bookkeeper for Kite Enterprises for 25 years and an Army veteran of WW II. Surviving are her husband, James B.; a daughter, Kathleen D. of Fort Wayne; a son, Stephen J. of Albion; two sisters, Minnie Stegall of Los Angeles, Calif., and Goldie Keiper of Kalamazoo; a brother, Howard Brouse of Columbia City; and a granddaughter. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. + 11-9-1988
Johnson Lulu E died in Louisville, Ky. Monday. Funeral will be there Thursday. Graveside services Thursday at Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Johnson Lydia, daughter of William and Elizabeth Brumbaugh, was born in Kosciusko County, Ind. on Aug. 15, 1841, and died June 18, 1920, aged 78 years, 10 months and 3 days. She married William Johnson in 1870. They had seven children, all of whom survive, Mrs. J. L. Smalley of Center, Colo., Mrs. A. L. Hall and Mrs. J. E. Lock of Wolf Lake, Mrs. J. P. Slater of Center, Colo., Mrs. Charles Tucker, Frank and Walter Johnson of Merriam. She leaves one brother of Orting, Wash., seven children, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. The earlier part of her life was spent in Kosciusko County near Oswego. After her marriage, she and her husband resided at Indian Village near Cromwell. In 1882 they moved to a farm in Noble Twp. She united with the Merriam Church in 1899. Obsequies at Merriam Christian Chapel Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1920
Johnson Lyman O, 100, died at his residence near Albion Feb. 4, 2000. He was born Jan. 29, 1900 in Farmers City, Ill. to Charles W. and Etta M. (Newberry) Johnson. He was an equipment operator for the Noble County Highway Dept. and was a charter member of Albion Eagles Lodge. On June 16, 1921 in the EUB parsonage in Albion he married Edna Firestone. She died Aug. 8, 1988. Surviving are 3 daughters, Roberta Fisher of Ligonier, Lucille Weeks of Albion, Phyllis Wells of Ligonier; 2 sons, Robert and Paul of Albion; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Brown of Albion. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard, and a daughter, Barbara; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Services Feb. 7 at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-4-2000
Johnson Margaret (Long) of Washington Twp died Nov. 16, 1892. ~ 6-8-1893 Aged 58 years 6 months and 20 days, she was the daughter of James Long who for many years was one of the commissioners of the county. On July 3, 1860 she married Adam Johnson. She was the mother of 8; three are dead. For 35 years she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She came to Noble County in 1837. ^ 6-9-1893
Johnson Margaret P, 71, was killed in a three-vehicle accident on U. S. 33 at the main entrance of the Concord Mall Oct. 12. Of 111 Tyler Place, Ligonier, formerly of Valparaiso, she was a passenger in a 1973 Dodge driven by her husband Helgie S., 77. She died in Elkhart Hospital about an hour following the collision. She was born in Warren County on June 9, 1907, a daughter of Gabriel and Katherine (Stevenson) Pence. She married Helgie Johnson on June 15, 1946. A retired school teacher working in Bremen, Hobart and East Gary over a number of years, she was a member of the Valparaiso Methodist Church and the Valparaiso chapter of DAR. Survivors are her husband and two sisters. Funeral Oct. 16 in Wetmore Funeral Home, Valparaiso. Burial, Gracelend Cemetery, Valparaiso. + 10-12-1978
Johnson Margaret V, 91, of Kendallville, died September 7, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, Indiana, on April 17, 1920, to George and Bertha (Zimmer) Claxton. She graduated from Albion High School in 1938 and married Thomas M. Johnson on August 25, 1939, in Auburn. Together, she and her husband, Tommy, opened Northside Market in 1940, and he continued in the grocery business for many years in Kendallville. Tommy died August 23, 2004.She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include two daughters, Jenny and Richard Smith of New Orleans and Jody and Richard Nasca of Avilla; three granddaughters, Shayne and Andy Sipe, Crystal Johnson of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Brittney Schmandt of Kendallville; and four great-granddaughters, Alexis, Jayde and Jordan Sipe and Dionisia Turpen.She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Johnson, who died September 6, 1952, and her son, John Johnson who died August 28, 2008. Funeral Sept. 11 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery.^ 9-9-2011
Johnson Marie A, 66, died Wednesday in Vencor Hospital in LaGrange. She was born July 12, 1927 in Detroit to Ford E. and Jessie May (Turner) Bender. She married William Robert Johnson on April 6, 1951 in Muskegon, Mich. He died July 13, 1983. She bought and sold books out of her home and was a member of Topeka Mennonite Church and Michigan Token and Metal Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mary of Topeka; and a grandson, William Johnson. Funeral Saturday in Topeka Mennonite Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-20-1994
Johnson Marjorie E, 82, died August 25, 2004 in the Laurels of DeKalb nursing home at Butler. Born January 29, 1922 in Columbia City, she was the daughter of Herman and Helen (Carteaux) DePew. On May 14, 1941 in Avilla she married Edward J. Johnson. He died December 20, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Tom Dembickie of Garrett and Anita and Kent York of Corunna; 4 sisters, Dolores Mueller and Naomi "Ann" Hoeffel of Garrett, Constance Englert Helmkamp of Auburn, and Josephine Flesch of Ossian; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul and Donald DePew; and 2 sisters, Guinevere and Hermine Meyer. She had lived in Garrett for 61 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett where services were held. Burial at a later date. ~ 9-9-2004
Johnson Marlow R "Dick", 55, R. 3, Ligonier, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born April 27, 1923 in Huntington, he was the son of Vallie and Olive (Clifton) Johnson. He married Mary Price Nov. 28, 1944 in Bloomington. He was a Ligonier resident the past 13 years, moving from Huntington. He was a retired employee of Carriage, Inc., Millersburg, where he worked in construction. He served in the Marine Corps during WW II. He was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ, Masonic Lodge. No. 185, and the Huntington Moose Lodge. Survivors include the wife; his mother, Mrs. Olive Johnson, Huntington; four sons, Richard and Terry, Ligonier, David, Cromwell, and Christopher serving in the U. S. Air Force in Greentown; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Martha) Renz, Huntington, and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Dougherty, Roanoke; three brothers, DeWayne, Huntington, Gene, Mesa, Ariz., and Bob, Warsaw; and three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Garden of Memories, Marion. + 8-?-1978
Johnson Martha J, 85, of 210 E. Harding St., died Saturday at her residence. She was born in Noble County May 5, 1899, the daughter of Martin P. and Sarah J. (Kunderd) Schuman. On June 11, 1935 in Monroe, she married Frank Johnson, who is her only survivor. Two brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-7-1984
Johnson Martha J, 83, of Albion, died Jan. 8, 2012, at the home of her son. She was a graduate of Albion High School. She attended the Sugar Grove Church of God. She was born in Green Township in on Aug. 17, 1928, to Samuel “Archie” and Clara L. (Ott) Friskney. She married Roderick C. Johnson on Aug. 17, 1946, in Wolf Lake. He died March 6, 1999. Surviving are 3 children, Phyllis (Dan) Ferguson of Churubusco, and Mary Lou (Danny) Biddle and Billy F. Johnson, both of Albion; a brother, Merle “Bud” Friskney of Arvada, Colo.; 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Harold Johnson in 1963 and Willis Johnson in 1979; a daughter, Patricia A. Nicodemus in 2011; 4 brothers, John, James, Boyd and Willis Friskney; and a grandson, Jonathan Nicodemus. Funeral Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 1-11-2012
Johnson Mary Blanche Pierce, 54, of Rome City, died today at her residence. Born in Wawaka Sept. 25, 1934, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Alice (Sparrow) Frain. On July 4, 1984 in Wolcottville, she married Chuck Johnson. A lifetime area resident, she had worked for LaGrange Hospital and was retired from Campsco in Brighton. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary in LaGrange. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Tela Pierce, Tawnada Miller, and Nateeka Pierce of Wolcottville, Taneeka Swihart of Sturgis, Mich., and Nila Tucker of Albion; four sons, Webb E. Lynn, Basil, Warren and Chad Pierce, all of Wolcottville; two stepsons, Kelly P. Johnson of Wolcottville, and Shannon L. Johnson of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Sharon Oliver of Rome City, and Hazel Tucker of Wolcottville; two brothers, Herman "Ham" of Three Rivers, Mich., and Charles of Kendallville; and 22 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Monday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 8-4-1989
Johnson Mary E died Oct. 12, 200 at her residence in Warrenville, Ill. She was born in Ligonier to Albert F. and Clara (Meshberger) Moser. She worked as an executive secretary. On Sept. 12, 1974 she married Albert B. "Jack" Johnson in Chicago. Surviving are 3 brothers, Robert, Eugene and Lewis Moser of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Carl, Albert, C. Warren, George and Grant Moser; and her husband. Memorial service Saturday at Ligonier Presbyterian Church. + 10-19-2000
Johnson Mary Esther, 75, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 13, 1914, she was the daughter of Perry and Esther (Gaff) Grogg. In 1964 she married Howard Johnson, who died in 1984. Surviving are 4 stepdaughters; 6 stepsons; and a sister, Mrs. James (Mabel) Decker. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-7-1990
Johnson Mary T was born in Ashland, O., March 6, 1848 and died at her home in Jefferson Twp Aug. 16, aged 79 years, 5 months and 10 days. She was the daughter of John and Susannah Schauweker and was one of a family of three children, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Earle, and one brother, Franklin Schauweker, surviving her. In March 1870 she was married to Alpheus Johnson. They had one daughter, Mina, who was Mrs. Charles Stults and died on Jan. 15, 1920; and one son, Albert, at home, who with the father survive. Being only four years old when she was brought to Indiana, nearly all her life has been spent near Albion. She was a member of the Lutheran Church at Albion. Funeral at the home on Friday. Burial at Albion beside her daughter, Nina. + 8-?-1927
Johnson Maude E, 76, R. 3, Ligonier, died Friday in Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Ligonier. Born March 31, 1908 in Wawaka, she was the daughter of Herschel and Anna (Fulford) Gross. Her husband, Russell Johnson, died in 1950. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Blake of Goshen, Martha Lindsay of Ligonier, and Rose Lindsay of Cromwell; two sons, Tom of Summerford, Ohio, and Richard of South Vienna, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Services Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-18-1985
Johnson Michael E, 38, Syracuse, died Feb. 6, 1989 at his residence from cancer. He was born in Fort Wayne Aug. 27, 1950, the son of Myron and Gloria (Leach) Johnson. On June 15, 1968 he married Joella Diss. He has been pastor of Syracuse Church of God for seven years. He was a member of Wawasee Kiwanis Club. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Fort Wayne; his father in Albion; four daughters, Angela of Syracuse, Amy, Abbie and Alyssa, at home; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Judy) Crouch of Conroe, Texas; a brother, Dan of Fort Wayne; and a grandmother, Mary Dygert of Fremont. Services Thursday in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 2-6-1989
Johnson Mike, 62, Garrett, died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Hospital. A carpenter, he was born March 28, 1895 at Avilla, but had lived in Garrett for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1934. Survivors include a son and a daughter, two brothers and one sister, all of this area. ~ 1-2-1958
Johnson Mildred, 72, of Ligonier, died Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. Born in Leroy, Ill., April 20, 1910, she was the daughter of Bertie F. and Nellie E. (Gray) Hitchell. She moved to Ligonier in 1932 and was retired from the Kroger Store in Ligonier. She had been employed by the Ligonier Telephone Co. prior to that and was a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Crumley of Independence, Mo., Lois Jones of Bentonville, Ark., and Mrs. Larry (Linda) Hartzler of Ligonier; a son, H. Dean of LaGrange; four sisters, Mary Bateson of Clinton, Ill., Lettie and Edith Hitchell and Mrs. Quentin (Pauline) Miller, all Ligonier; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-5-1983
Johnson Nellie Edith, 94, died Sunday in Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Newtown, Ohio on Jan. 27, 1900 to Lafayette and Ella (Bowen) Wentz. On April 22, 1922 in Ohio she married Thomas S. Johnson, who died in 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Berniece) Maxson of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Margaret Johnson and Lois Lobdell; and a son, Homer Johnson. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-17-1994
Johnson Norman E, 77, of Fort Wayne, died July 1, 2012 at Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born March 18, 1935 in Whitley County, the son of Leonard and Mary (Barr) Johnson. He graduated from Albion High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army reserves. On Dec. 20, 1970 he married Sue E. Stangland in Noble County. He was employed by Navistar for 30 years, worked in the insurance field for 27 years, and owned Johnson's Strawberry Farm for 42 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 47 of Fort Wayne.  Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kerri L. Johnson of Kendallville; sons, Jeremy J (Linda) Johnson of Noblesville and Joshua J. (Joanna) Johnson of Greenfield, 4 grandsons, Dallas, Jedi, Brady and Colt; 2 stepdaughters; a brother, James L. (Anna) Johnson of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelli L. Johnson; sisters, Virginia, Mary and Eunice; and brother, Don Johnson. Funeral Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-3-2012
Johnson Ollie was born June 22, 1881 in Noble County, first child of William and Ellen DeCamp. She and Leo L. Johnson were married June 22, 1911 and were living in South Bend where he is employed. She is survived by one son, Dale Bushong. She and her sister and brother-in-law were killed in an auto accident May 17 at the western edge of Elkhart. They were en route from South Bend to the home of Will DeCamp near Albion to visit their father and brother when the accident occurred. Her sister, Alverdia DeCamp McClelland, was born April 16, 1885 in Albion. She and Pirl McClelland were married Aug. 29, 1914 and have lived since in Benton Harbor and South Bend. Pirl McClelland was born Dec. 18, 1895 in Pipestone Twp, Berrien County, Michigan, son of Samuel and Alice McClelland. Survivors in addition to those already mentioned are: William DeCamp (Mrs. DeCamp, the mother, having died some ten years ago) and brother Ervin, both of Noble County; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McClelland of South Bend; a brother Albert, and a sister Cassie of Buchanan, Mich. The obsequies were held at the Rehoboth Church Thursday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1920
Johnson Patricia A - see Gene Johnson.
Johnson Paul L, 73, of Albion, died Feb. 15, 2011, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Jan. 15, 1938, in Noble County to Lyman and Edna (Firestone) Johnson. On Nov. 16, 1958 in Albion, he married Rhonda Tucker. He was a Corrections Officer for Chain O’ Lakes Correctional Facility and retired from there after 17 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife; 2 sons, Eric (Veronica) Johnson and Richard (Kathy) Johnson, both of Albion; 4 grandchildren, Corina Williams, Michelle Croft, and Benjamin and Bob Johnson, 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Roberta Fisher of Ligonier; and a brother, Robert Johnson of Albion. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Johnson, and three sisters, Lucille Weeks, Barbara Johnson and Phyllis Wells. Memorial service 2-23-2011 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. ^ 2-21-2011
Johnson Paul W, 54, of Churubusco, died Dec. 8. He was born June 7, 1930 in Churubusco, a son of Sidney and Grace Johnson. He married Margaret Storie on November 30, 1972. He was employed at Byron Health Center for 26 years. Surviving are his wife; four stepsons, Sgt. David Brown, Germany, Robert Brown of Albion, Roger and Ronald Brown, Columbia City; three stepdaughters, Fran Kuehner of Churubusco, Bonnie Brown of Churubusco and Peggy Adkins of Columbia City; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) Davis of Columbia City. Services December 10. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 12-13-1984
Johnson Peter, 82, died June 18 at his home on N. Jefferson St. from carcinoma. He was born Dec. 25, 1866 in Sweden and came to the United States when he was twenty years old. Surviving are the wife, Ellen of Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Renner of Elkhart and Mrs. Athol Messick of Goshen; a son, Stanley of Cromwell; and two grandsons. Funeral Tuesday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-18-1949
Johnson Phil J, 72, of Churubusco, died July 17, 2005 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Eel River Twp, Allen County to Joseph H. and Marjorie (Ritchie) Johnson. On Aug. 21, 1981 he married Gerri (Martin) Witham in Columbia City. He graduated from Huntertown High School and retired in 1996 from the U.S. Postal Service in Churubusco after 32 years. He is survived by wife; children, Kim (Desiree) Johnson of Detroit, Justin and Janel Johnson and Jennifer (Chris) Dunn of Churubusco, and Julie (Tony) Johnson of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Janet (Joe) Johnson of Fort Wayne, Janice (Tom) Roberson of Springfield, Ohio, and Mary (Roger) Jones of Churubusco; 2 brothers, Oscar L. of Avilla and Herman K. (Pat) of Fort Wayne.; and 3 grandsons. He was preceded in death by a brother and 2 sisters. Services at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Churubusco. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ^ 7-19-2005 ~ 7-28-2005
Johnson R L, former resident of Kendallville, and three times mayor of Gary, died of a heart attack. Burial services Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1938
Johnson Rex A III, 26, R. 1, LaOtto, died Saturday in his home. He was born in Indianapolis on May 17, 1954, the son of Rex A. Johnson Jr and Jean (Noble) Johnson Garrison. His father preceded him in death. His mother and stepfather survive in LaOtto, with one sister, Tracey Johnson, Greencastle, Ind. He was a former employee of Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Services Tuesday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1980
Johnson Richard L, 21, died Jan. 9, 1947 as the result of battle wounds received while in action against the Germans in Jan. 1945. He was born in Sparta Twp Sept. 24, 1924. He entered the Army May 31, 1944 and went overseas Nov. 10, 1944. He was engaged in the Battle of the Bulge and there received several shrapnel wounds to the head and neck. He was captured and reported as missing in action as of Jan. 18, 1945. In April 1945 he was rescued from a German prison camp and returned to the states. He was a rocket launcher with Co. A., 314th Inf. Regt., 79th Infantry Division. He received an honorable discharge from the Army Sept. 20, 1945, with a certificate of disability and returned to his home in York Twp. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Johnson; three sisters, Lucille, Phyllis Joan and Roberta; and two brothers, Robert and Paul, all at home. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-9-1947
Johnson Robert D, 78, of Kendallville, died April 30, 2004 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was co-owner of Dynamics Fabricators in Kendallville. A graduate of Buffalo Center High School and Iowa State College with a degree in industrial arts education, he was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of VFW No. 2749, Eagles Lodge and American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. He was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Swea City, Iowa to Jerome and Blanche (Knutsen) Johnson. On July 26, 1946 he married Marian Young. Surviving are his wife in Fort Wayne; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Ramona and George Berg of Willmar, Minn., Jan and Jim Stevenson of Houston, Texas, and Sue and Len Conley of Fort Wayne; a brother, Jerry of Port Ludlow, Wash.; 3 grandsons, Matt and Scott Stevenson and Jeffrey Thorn; 2 granddaughters, Aimee Thorn and Kristi Eischens and her husband, Mitch.; and 2 great-grandsons, Cole and Conner Eischens. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, later. ^ 5-3-2004
Johnson Robert Francis, 52, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. A farmer, he was born Sept. 17, 1911 in Champaign, Ill., and married March 10, 1937 in Columbia City. He moved to Avilla area nine years ago from Roanoke, Ind. Prior to that time he and his family resided in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church where funeral was held Saturday. Survivors include the widow, Mildred, and three children, Terry Lee, Craig Alan and Pamela Jean, all at home. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. ~ 9-10-1964
Johnson Roger Lee, 30, died Sunday in Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville on Jan. 3, 1965 to Robert and Emily (Bolen) Johnson. On June 5, 1982 in Corunna he married Jo Lynne Mortimore. Surviving are his parents; his wife; a daughter, Maleri Evon; 3 sons, Roger Lee Jr., Derek and Levi; and 4 sisters, Linda Slone, Wanda and Evon Mosley of Kendallville and Tammy Gayheart of Wolcottville. Funeral Thursday in Bethel Christian Church. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 7-30-1995
Johnson Ruby M, 79, formerly of Ligonier, died Wednesday in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. She was born March 1, 1909 in Wawaka, the daughter of Elva and Beulah (Brill) Smith. On Oct. 21, 1926 in Albion she married Walter Johnson who died in 1960. A lifetime area resident, she retired in 1974 from Essex Wire Corporation, Ligonier and was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Arlene) Swartz of Osceola; a sister, Mrs. Owen (Dorothy) Myers of Union, Mich.; a brother, Claude Smith of Fremont; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-22-1989
Johnson Russell P, 22, Ligonier, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Dec. 31, 1954 in LaGrange to Tom and Alice (Mowat) Johnson. On Nov. 7, 1974 he married Dorothy Sawicki in Ligonier. He was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ and the American Legion Post 243. Survivors include his parents; his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Astrelle at home; one sister, Mrs. Don (Lynne) Slone, Mt. Clemens, Mich.; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Johnson, Ligonier. Services Friday in Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-11-1977
Johnson Ruth G, 92, died May 24, 2003 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare. An ordained minister since 1937, She was a member of the Jehovah's witness for 66 years. She was born Aug. 29, 1910 in Selma, Ala. to Joseph and Marie (Paisley) Gill. She married James Wilbur Johnson and he died on June 6, 1991. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Marvin Olson of Goshen; and a grandson, Marvin Olson Jr. Memorial services Wednesday at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-25-2003
Johnson Ruth N, 69, Wawaka, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. Born May 7, 1904 in Wawaka, she was the daughter of Charles and Jessie (Zimmerman) Schwab. She lived her entire life in the Wawaka area and was a retired school teacher. She was married Dec. 30, 1937 in Wawaka to Gerald Johnson. Surviving are her husband; two nephews. Three brothers preceded her in death. She was a member of Wawaka United Methodist church. Funeral Saturday in the Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Johnson Sarah was born in Portage County, Ohio April 4, 1839; died in Allen Twp Aug. 13, aged 59 years 4 months and 9 days. In 1843 the family moved to Allen County, Ind., remaining there about 5 years, then came with her parents to their present home in Allen Twp. In 1855 she joined the Methodist Protestant Church. She leaves her father, one brother and 3 sisters. Her mother, 3 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Aug. 15. ^ 8-19-1898
Johnson Sarah Childs, aged 92 years, 10 months and 21 days, died April 6, 1890 at the home of her son near Merriam. A native of Bartley County, Va., she and her husband, John Johnson, came to Noble County in 1847, locating near Indian Village. Her husband received a severe injury by falling off a barn on which he had been at work. From this he never fully recovered and died a year later. About seven years ago she and her son moved near Merriam, where she was called "Aunt Sally" by all who knew her. Death was caused by her gradual wasting away and her remains were interred in Indian Village Cemetery by the side of her husband, which had always been her request. + 4-6-1890
Johnson Sarah J, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of Kendallville, was born in Snyder County, Penn. Aug. 30, 1859 and married A. W. Johnson Oct. 13, 1881. She died June 4, aged 27 years, 9 months and 4 days. She leaves a father, mother, 2 sisters, a brother, a husband and a child 3 months old. Funeral at Allen Chapel on Monday. ^ 6-24-1887
Johnson Shelby, 57, died at his residence two miles south of Wolf Lake from a stroke of apoplexy. He resided in the county 20 years, coming here from Kentucky. Surviving are the widow and the following children, Leonard and Herbert, Mrs. Elmer Knafel, Albion; Clebert, Mrs. Dale Marker, Columbia City; Mrs. Ina May Cunningham, Larwill; and Woodrow, Augustus and Robert at home; brothers and sisters, S. J., Okla.; Ellis, Middletown, O., and Mrs. William Whitt, Clarksville, O.; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral at Merriam Chapel Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1939
Johnson Suzanne Nicole was stillborn Friday at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Hal and Kerry Johnson; a sister, Hayley; a brother, Adam; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Arnold of Fort Wayne and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Johnson of Albion. Graveside services Tuesday at Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 7-9-1993
Johnson Sylvia M, 76, died Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. A lifetime resident of Garrett, she was born September 5, 1906 in Fort Wayne to Arthur D. and Nettie (Korner) Imbody. She married Stephen A. Johnson in Garrett November 25, 1926. He died February 16, 1972. Surviving are two sons, Floyd, LaOtto, and Arthur J. of Lynnwood, Wash.; two brothers, Ralph, Garrett, and Floyd of Ohio; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Service Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett. Burial, Calvary Cemetery. ~ 10-7-1982
Johnson Theodore N died September 30 at his home. He was born in Avilla September 20, 1902, the son of Theodore and Victoria (Stefanska) Johnson. He was employed 43 years as a conductor for the B&O Railroad and was a member of the Garrett Elks, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Garrett. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Geraldine) Imbody, Garrett, Mrs. Helen Reynolds, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Victoria Borkaue, Chicago; two brothers, Marion Garstka, Kendallville and Andrew Johnson, Fort Wayne. Services Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Garrett. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Garrett. ~ 10-8-1981 + 9-?-1981
Johnson Theodore R, 81, Avilla, died Dec. 7 in Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born July 25, 1918 in Cromwell to Charles W. and Etta M. (Newberry) Johnson. He was a former kitchen employee of Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla and a lifetime Noble County resident. Surviving are a sister, Ruth Brown of Avilla, and a brother, Lyman of Albion. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Hazel Miller, Ethel Robinson, Ruby Havens and Lelia Johnson; and 6 brothers, Walter, Lester, Cecil, Howard, Claude and Elwood. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 12-16-1999
Johnson Thomas was born in Wayne Twp March 15, 1856 and died at his home near Burr Oak April 8, 1920, aged 64 years and 23 days. He was one of a family of three children born to John and Sarah Johnson. Both the parents are dead, and his brother, Henry W., and sister, Mrs. Hariett Storms of Mishawaka survive. On Sept. 6, 1877 he married Alice E. Hill. She died May 17, 1917. He belonged to the Baptist Church at Burr Oak where obsequies were held April 10. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 4-?-1920
Johnson Thomas G, 57, died July 3 at the McCray Hospital as the result of a fall from an automobile near Albion July 1. He resided at the County Home west of Albion. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. George Budd, of Albion, and a brother, Marley, of Chicago. Funeral July 6 at the Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1945
Johnson Thomas M, 89, of Kendallville, died August 23, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born November 3, 1914 in Booneville to John M. and Margaret (Bennie) Johnson. He was a 1933 graduate of Kendallville High School. On May 25, 1939 in Auburn he married Margaret V. Claxton. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Jody and Rick Nasca of Avilla, and Jenny and Richard Smith of Fort Wayne; a son, John of Kendallville; 3 granddaughters, Shayne Sipe and her husband Andy of Harlan, Crystal Johnson of Kendallville, and Brittney Schmandt of Avilla; and 2 great-granddaughters, Alexis and Jayde Sipe. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda; and 2 sisters, Mildred Shippy and Lula Mae Johnson. He worked in the grocery business for more than 3 decades, first building the Northside Market in 1940. In 1954 he built South Side Grocery and in 1960, the IGA Grocery. He served as Rotary Club president from 1965 to 1966 and was a former member of the Kendallville Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge. He became a member of Faith United Methodist Church in 1928. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-26-2004
Johnson Thomas S, 85, died Monday at Sacred Heart Home. He had previously lived at 604 Dowling St., Kendallville, his home since he was five years old. He had been a shipping clerk at Flint & Walling for 40 years and belonged to the Kendallville Gray’s Baseball Team in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He was born Jan. 7, 1894 in Allen Twp, the son of Lafe and Hattie (Houser) Johnson. He married Nellie E. Wentz April 29, 1922 in Newtown, Ohio. Survivors include his widow; one son, Homer, Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Berniece) Maxson, Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death. Services today in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 4-26-1979 + 4-?-1979
Johnson Tina Marie, 12, daughter of Gillis and Clara (Hicks) Johnson, 704 Morton St., Ligonier, died Monday at the family residence. She was born Aug. 23, 1973 in Goshen and had lived her lifetime in Ligonier. Surviving are her parents; a sister, Dora Lea, and a brother, David, both Ligonier; grandparents, Eveline Johnson of Scottsburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hicks of Jewell Ridge, Va. Services Friday at Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church, Lisbon. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-30-1985
Johnson Velarie, 77, died in Avilla Friday at the home of her brother, Benjamin Jones. Funeral at the M. E. Church Sunday. Burial, west of town. ^ 3-12-1909
Johnson Virginia, 47, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Thursday at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. She was born in Ky. March 9, 1936, the daughter of Joseph and Lola Elliott. She married Kenneth Johnson on Nov. 10, 1973. She had been employed by Tokheim in Albion. Surviving are her husband; her parents in LaGrange; three sons, Gary Likes and Jeff Likes, both of Kendallville, and Eric Johnson at home; five sisters, Billie Dusgynski and Doris Berkhead, both of Mich., Ruth Terry of Kendallville, Allison Patterson of Kentucky, and Jean Basler of Pa.; and four brothers, Clovis Hoover of Kendallville, James and Denver Elliott of LaGrange, and Leon Elliott of Peru. Services Saturday at Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-12-1983
Johnson Virginia J, 74, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. A native of New York City, N.Y., she had lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne Doll Club and Maple City Post Card Club. Her husband, Val A. Johnson, died in 1972. Surviving are two daughters, Laura J. Keller of Wolcottville and Valjane A. Langohr, Fort Wayne; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at the Klaehn Wayne St. Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 2-12-1986
Johnson Walter, about 70, (b. 7-8-1880) a lifelong resident of the Merriam community, died April 30, 1951 at his home. He served his township as trustee from 1934 to 1942. He was a member of the Christian Chapel Church at Merriam and the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Wolf Lake. He was engaged in farming. Surviving are the widow, Fanny; one son, James, and a grandchild; one brother, Frank of Churubusco,; and a sister, Mrs. Charles Tucker of Albion. Funeral this afternoon at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1951
Johnson Walter S, 61, of Ligonier, died last Thursday in LaGrange County Hospital from a heart ailment. He was born in Illinois but had spent most of his life in this community. He was employed at Liberty Coach Co. in Syracuse. Surviving are the widow, Ruby Smith Johnson; a daughter, Mrs. William Swartz Jr., South Bend; three grandchildren; 5 brothers, Howard and Theodore of Avilla, Lyman of Albion, Elwood of Kimmell and Claude of Gary; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Miller and Mrs. Edwin Robinson of Cromwell, Mrs. Don Brown of Kendallville, and Mrs. Fincey Havens of Grassy Creek, Ky. Services Sunday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1960
Johnson Warren, 72, a former Albion resident, died March 9, 1971at his home in Benton. He was a retired employee of the Elkhart County Highway Dept. He was born in Noble County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morley Johnson. He married Blanche Huntsman 50 years ago. They moved from Albion about 20 years ago. Surviving are the wife; two sons; two daughters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral in Goshen March 11. + 3-?-1971
Johnson Warren Hoff, 89, Kendallville, died Sunday in Kendallville Lutheran Home. Born in Angola Dec. 27, 1899, he was the son of Henry W. and Ida M. (Hoff) Johnson. On Oct. 11, 1924 in Pendleton he married Sara Littler. A 1918 graduate of Kendallville High School and a 1922 graduate of the University of Illinois School of Floriculture, he had lived in Kendallville since 1905. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WW I and the former owner of Johnson Floral Co., retiring in 1969. He was a 64-year member of the Kendallville Rotary Club, Trinity Church United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 86, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. James (Luanne) Britten of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Vern (Ruth Mary) Friend of Kendallville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-20-1989
Johnson Wavel A, 83, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Auburn Oct. 6, 1894, she was the daughter of John and Ella (Gulich) Bucher. She married Frank Johnson in Garrett in Jan. 1914. He died in 1956. She had been a resident of Kendallville 36 years, coming from Auburn. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Kessler, Kendallville, and Mrs. Omer (Charlotte) Enis, Auburn; one son, Frank, Foster City, Calif.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 10-?-1977
Johnson William, son of John and Sarah (Childs) Johnson was born in Shelby County, Ohio Aug. 16, 1831. He died at his home in Noble Twp Nov. 28, 1917, age 86 years 3 months and 14 days. His parents and two sisters, Mrs. Jane Graham and Mrs. Rebecca Clingerman, preceded him in death. His parents moved to Indian Village, Noble County, in 1848. This country was then little better than a wilderness. He resided here one year then walked back to Preble County, Ohio, residing there three years, then returned to Indian Village where he resided until the outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted from Noble County as a volunteer and was mustered into the U. S. Service at Fort Wayne, Ind. on Sept. 24, 1861 as a private of Co. C, 13th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry under Col. Sion S. Bass and Capt. Joseph C. Braden to serve three years during the war. His company moved from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, then to Camp Navine, Kentucky, then to Nashville, Tenn. From this point it moved to the famous battlefield of Shiloh, arriving April 7, 1862, just in time to turn Grant’s defeat into victory. The 13th suffered severely in killed and wounded, including their colonel, Sion S. Bass. Other battles of note that his company engaged in were Lookout Mountain, Stone River, Atlanta and Chickamauga. He received an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of enlistment, Sept. 29, 1864. He was married to Miss Liddy Brumbaugh at her home Oct. 8, 1870. They had seven children, Frank, Green Twp, Mrs. Flora Slater of Center, Colo., Mrs. Della Smalley of Santiago, Calif., Mrs. Mary Lock of Huntertown, Mrs. Rose Hall of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Blanche Tucker of Noblesville, and Walter who resides at home. In 1883 he moved his family from Indian Village to their present home in Noble Twp. He is survived by the wife, children, 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He united with the United Brethren Church at Indian Village the year previous to his enlistment in the Civil War. It was his desire that he might depart this life suddenly. His wish was granted. The day he died he enjoyed his dinner, an afternoon cigar and supper, and had lain down on his cot to rest, as was his custom, when he died so quietly that the family was scarcely aware of it. Funeral at Christian Chapel Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-28-1917
Johnsonbaugh Elizabeth, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Houbaugh, at Avilla Thursday following an illness due to infirmities of old age. She is survived an another daughter, Mrs. Julia Mouter of that place, and three sons, James Ellis of Wallen, Ind., John Ellis of Mich., and George Ellis of Monticello, where funeral services were held and interment made. + 1-?-1923
Johnson-Waltman Jennie M, 78, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Jean Jackson of Albion; 3 sisters; a foster sister; 3 brothers; and 5 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. + 5-2-1987
Johnston Amelia Mae, 78, died Sunday in LaGrange Hospital. Born in Kendallville Nov. 4, 1912, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Hazel Mae (Potter) Harding. She married James O'Sullivan in Angola on June 18, 1951. He died Jan. 29, 1918. On Nov. 21, 1984 in Cosperville she married Nelson C. Johnston. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband; her mother in Lisbon; 3 daughters, Barbara E. Knott Nagy of Blue Island, Ill., Shirley M. Meinberg of Waldron Lake, Rome City, and Irene M. Chilcote of Pleasant Lake; 2 half-sisters, Virginia Potts of Upper Lake, Calif., and Shirley Sampson of Greenville, Texas; one half-brother, Richard Ruppert of Lisbon; 12 grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-6-1991
Johnston Arthur Paul, 16-month old son of James E. and Paula Sue (Deems) Johnston, R. 2, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 28, 1975 in Kendallville. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deems, 701 W. Mitchell St., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnston, Auburn; and three great-grandmothers. Services will be Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Richard Lee Higginbotham, 21, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in connection with the death. ~ 9-9-1976 + 8-?-1976
Johnston Carl, 47, a former Kimmell resident, died July 6 in a South Bend hospital of a heart condition. Surviving are the widow, Maxine; one son, Edwin; three sisters, and two brothers. Services at Kimmell Methodist Church Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-6-1960
Johnston Catherine Alice was born Aug. 30, 1857 in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and died June 2, 1949. She is the last of four children of the late Hope Mathew Rhoads. She married Andrew Johnston Oct. 22, 1874. They had five girls and two boys. She was joined the Baptist Church, then transferred to the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Dec. 1922. Her husband preceded her in death in Dec. 1924. She leaves 7 children, Mrs. Olive Hile of South Bend, Mrs. Ella Campbell of Albion, Mrs. Elsie Vanderford of Columbia City, Mrs. Fannie Moore of Roselle, Ill., Alfred of Albion, William of Columbia City, and Gladys of Albion; 24 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral at Wesleyan Church June 4. Burial, Ormas. + 6-?-1949
Johnston Cora Inez, 75, died Tuesday at her home, 209 S. Park Ave. from paralysis. She was born April 10, 1859 at Marshall, Mich., the daughter of Reading and Amelia Gray, and came to Kendallville with her parents in 1863. On March 22, 1882 she married O. F. Johnston. They had four sons, one having preceded the mother in death,. Surviving are the husband; 3 sons, E. M., St. Louis, Mo., Dr. R. G., Huntington, W. F., South Bend; 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. L. P. Merkling, this city, Mrs. W. P. Myers and E. M. Gray, Glendale, Cal; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-1-1934
Johnston Donald, oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Johnston, died at the home, 309 E. Williams St., Monday. Death was the result of pneumonia and meningitis. The obsequies will be Wednesday from the residence. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1916
Johnston Elizabeth Tyler was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Aug. 9, 1810 and died in Albion May 22, 1901, aged 90 years 9 months and 13 days. She was the oldest of a family of six children, 3 boys and 3 girls, all of whom preceded her in death. She was married to John Johnston Dec. 21, 1839. She was the mother of four children, James T. and William M. of Albion, Mary M. Thompson of Fulton County, Ohio, and Isabella Harvey near Kendallville. With her husband and children she emigrated to America in 1854 and resided in Richland County, Ohio until one year after the death of her husband, which occurred in 1881. Since that time she has lived in Albion, Ind. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland until she came to America. She became a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Albion, where the obsequies were held May 24, 1901, after which the remains were taken to the B&O Depot for the 11:43 train to be conveyed to Savannah, Ohio to be buried by the side of her husband. + 5-?-1901
Johnston Ellen L, 91, of Albion, died April 6, 2011, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She had worked at the Wirk Garment Co. and at Plax Engraving Co. in Ligonier. She was a 1938 graduate of Albion High School. She was a member of the North Star Rebekah Lodge, the Albion Home Demonstration Club and the Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. She was born Sept. 23, 1919, in Jefferson Township to Herbert and Gertrude (Fields) Jaquay. She married Perry ‘‘Bus’’ Johnston on Sept. 30, 1961. He died July 16, 1987. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Dearl, Elvia, Eldridge and Walter “Hap” Jaquay; and a sister, Lucille Hoffman. Funeral Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ^ 4-7-2011
Johnston Ethel D, 91, a native of Noble County and a sister of Mrs. Merle (Alice) Adair, died Jan. 16, 1983 at Whitley County Hospital. She was the daughter of Clark and Floretta Williamson Hill and while a young girl moved with her parents to Whitley County. On Thanksgiving Day 1910 she married Homer P. Johnston and they spent their entire married life on the Johnston farm in Thorncreek Twp, Whitley County. He died in July 1959. Other survivors include four sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Funeral Tuesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 1-?-1983
Johnston George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Johnston, was born Nov. 16, 1907 and died July 10, 1946, aged 38 years, seven months and 24 days. He graduated from the Wolf Lake High School in 1924 and in 1930 started working as a railway mail clerk. Later he became a clerk in the Chicago terminal post office. In Aug. 1934, he married Evelyn Longenecker. They had two daughters, Rita Kathryn and Karen Ann. He suffered a heart attack Wednesday. Surviving are the wife, daughters and parents; four sisters, Mrs. Faye Emery and Mrs. Esther Browning of South Bend, and Mrs. Freeda Growcock and Mrs. Cora Gangwer of Kimmell; and three brothers, Clyde of New Carlisle, Carl of Kimmell, and Fred of Coldwater, Mich. Funeral Saturday at Sparta Christian Church at Kimmell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1946
Johnston George Y, 86, Civil War veteran, died at the home here this morning from senility. He was born Nov. 15, 1843, the son of James and Rachel Johnston, there being 12 children in the family - 5 brothers and 7 sisters. All of the brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Dec. 4, 1870 he married Angeline Hill. They had 12 children, five of whom preceded him in death, also the wife and mother, who died on Oct. 6, 1920. He was a lifelong resident of the community and was a member of Co. C, 30th Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War. All of his brothers enlisted in the army of the Union with the exception of Andrew, he being the youngest and not old enough to enlist. He was a member of the Calvary Evangelical Church south of Wolf Lake. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. J. A. Hosler of Kendallville, Mrs. Fred Howell of Columbia City, Mrs. A. M. Parmenter of Bremen, Mrs. Levi Harroff and Mrs. Ocie Hill of Kimmell; and two sons, Fred of Ligonier and Grover of Kimmell. Funeral Thursday at the home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 4-?-1930
Johnston Grover, 71, a retired carpenter, died at his home in Kimmell Tuesday. He was a native of Noble County and had resided in Kimmell for the past 28 years. Surviving are the widow, Kitty; three sons, Clyde, Ligonier, Carl, South Bend, and Fred, Sturgis, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Gangwer, Kimmell, Mrs. Faye Emery, South Bend, and Mrs. Esther Browning, Mishawaka; a brother, Fred, Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. Ocie Hill, Ligonier, and Mrs. Fred Howell, Columbia City; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral today at Kimmell Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1956
Johnston Harry of Poland, Ohio, died March 15, 1933. He was born March 21, 1872, the eldest son of the late James T. and Elizabeth Prudence Johnston, who lived in Albion for a number of years. He was united with the Presbyterian Church of Albion when a young man. He married Jennie B. Boggs Oct. 12, 1909, and they had three sons and one daughter, Olen Jackson and Prudence Margaret having died in infancy. He leaves his wife and two sons, James C., and Albert C.; and one sister, Mrs. Winnifred Randall; three brothers, James B. and Donald D. of Fort Wayne, and J. Harvey of Roundup, Montana. After his marriage he and his wife moved to Youngstown, Ohio. He died at his home of bronchial and heart trouble. Funeral at Youngstown. Burial, Lake Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1933 Albion New Era 4-5-1333
Johnston James W "Johnny", 67, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in Mount Park Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla., of a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born July 29, 1901 at Bushnell, Ill., and had lived in the area since 1932. He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Jordan of Avilla; one son, James M. of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Waitman of Goshen and Charles of Chicago; and one sister, Mrs. Rose Church of Fort Wayne. He was a retired employee of Kroger Co. Warehouse in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Goshen. Funeral Saturday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Eden Cemetery, Topeka. ~ 3-6-1969
Johnston John, father of Mrs. J. N. Harvey, and county surveyor Johnson, died at his home in Richland County, Ohio May 10. ^ 5-12-1881
Johnston John William, 77, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died Thursday at his residence. He was born in Garrett April 16, 1910. He was self-employed at Ben Franklin Store in New Haven and was a member of Brighton Chapel, Elks, Moose, F&AM, Scottish Rite and Shrine of Fort Wayne. His first wife, Mary Jane, died in 1979. On Oct. 9, 1981 in Brighton he married Margaret Jauch, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Don (Mary (Lucille) Applegate, Hartford, Conn., and Mrs. Wayne (Carol Ann) Colby, Fort Wayne; a sister, Evelyn Beebe, Fort Wayne; a brother, Carl, W. Lafayette; and four grandchildren. Memorial services Saturday in Brighton Chapel. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 6-18-1987
Johnston Kitty C, 76, died Nov. 18, 1957 in St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka from a heart ailment. Three daughters survive, Mrs. Cora Gangwer, Kimmell, Mrs. Faye Emery of South Bend, and Mrs. Esther Browning of Mishawaka; three sons, Clyde of Ligonier, Carl of South Bend and Fred of Coldwater, Mich.; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Nov. 20 at Kimmell Methodist Church. + 11-?-1957
Johnston Luther K, 79, of Churubusco, died Thursday at his residence of an apparent heart attack. Born Aug. 18, 1903 in Allen County, he was the son of Luther H. and Fannie Mae (Binkley) Johnston. On Sept. 11, 1929 he married Opal G. Cripe. He grew up southeast of Churubusco and for five years lived in Fort Wayne. He has resided in Churubusco since 1934. He was retired from International Harvester where he had worked for 35 years and was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Joanne Johnston of Churubusco, and Mrs. Gene (Karen) Dennison of Mulberry, Fla.; two sons, Kenneth of Kendallville, and Jack of Great Falls, Mont.; eight sisters, including Helen Henry of Angola; and three brothers, James and Perry of Albion, and Robert of Hamilton; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 5-12-1983
Johnston Marvel, 85, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in the Fort Wayne Nursing Home. Born March 26, 1893 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of A. A. and Nettie (Hart) France. She married Vaughn Johnston in 1918 in Kendallville. He died in 1924. She resided in Fort Wayne the past four years after moving from Detroit where she worked as an officer in the foreign coin department. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mildred Hawkins, Fort Wayne, and one brother, Forrest C. France, Kendallville. Services Friday at Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1978
Johnston Mary G, widow of the late William C. Johnston of this city, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Allyn, in Buffalo, N.Y., with whom she had resided since a few years ago. She was recently operated on for cancer of the stomach. Funeral was at the First Presbyterian Church in this city. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-16-1904 She was born in Norwich, Conn. Sept. 10, 1834 and died Sept. 13, 1904. She was a resident of Kendallville 28 years, coming to this community about the close of the Civil War. Her husband died at the railroad crossing on Main St. Dec. 9, 1891. He was run down by an engine, hurled several feet and died in an hour and one-half. ^ 9-23-1904
Johnston Norma Lee, 43, of R. 1, died Tuesday at Goshen Hospital. She was born March 14, 1939 in Wawaka, the daughter of Eugene and Alberta (Ramer) Richards. She was a lifetime resident of Noble County and was employed by Weatherhead Division of Dana Corp. in Kendallville, a member of Ligonier Eastern Star, and Brimfield United Methodist Church. Surviving are her parents at Wawaka; two brothers, Robert of Wawaka, and Ronald of Ingleside, Ill. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-18-1982
Johnston Perry C, 79, 307 N. York St., died today (d.7-16-1987) at his home. Born June 9, 1908 in Allen County, he was the son of Luther and Fannie Johnston. On Sept. 30, 1962, he married Ellen Jaquay in Noble County. A member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion, he retired from Wayne Pump, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; eight sisters, Helen Henry of Angola, Ellen Bligh of Terre Haute, Geneva Kruse, Grace Smith, Blanche Smith, all Fort Wayne, Josephine McCalley and Faye McComb, South Bend, and Cleo Lane of Paw Paw, Mich.; two brothers, Robert of Hamilton and James of Churubusco. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 7-?-1987
Johnston Samuel Marcellus was born Feb. 5, 1828 near Harrisburg, Penn. of Scotch-Irish parentage. In his early childhood the family removed to Wayne County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood near the hamlet of Moorland. During the gold fever of 1850 he made the long overland trip to California, returning in August of 1853. The following Oct. he married Mary Smith, with whom he lived for 52 years. In the spring of ’54 they moved to the then far west, Adams County, Ind., remaining there 10 years. In ’69 they moved to Noble County near Kendallville, which was their home for 12 years. Then followed a long residence of 20 years near Richmond, Ind. He died Feb. 13 at the age of 78 years and 8 days. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. He leaves a wife, 2 daughters and 2 sons, Ferdinand Johnston and Mrs. Forrest E. Fields of this city, Mrs. Ira A. Lieghly of Detroit, Mich., and Dr. Melville F. Johnston of Richmond, Ind.; 5 grandsons; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Snyder of Wooster, O. ^ 2-23-1906
Johnston Wallace W, 89, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. He was a retired Fairfield Twp farmer and had resided at R. 2, Waterloo. He was born May 21, 1900 in Fairfield Twp to the late Faye and Mirta Alice (Meyers) Johnston. He married Cleo Pauline Blaugh on Aug. 22, 1936 in Middlebury. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Trowbridge of Ligonier, Mrs. Raymond (Wilma) Rowe of Corunna, Mrs. Jeff (Dorothy) Heaviline of Liberty, Mo., Mrs. Walter (Pat) Trowbridge of Kendallville, and Mrs. Terry (Mirta) Budd of Waterloo; one brother, Nelson Clint of Wawaka; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. + 12-30-1989
Johnston William C, better known as Tanner Johnston, was struck by a train on the main line track and died from injuries suffered. Funeral from the residence tomorrow. +12-9-1891
Johoski Betty, 79, died March 19, 2000 in Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 24, 1920 in Kendallville to Laurel and Bernice (Kline) Easterday. Her first husband, Earl Becker, died Feb. 8, 1972. She married Raymond Johoski, who died July 28, 1978. A former employee of Kraft Foods, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Lady Elks Auxiliary of Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Warren E. Becker of Albion; a daughter, Janet S. Beck of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Virginia Owens and Frances Gillespie of Kendallville and Mae Hubartt of Bradley, Ill.; 2 brothers, James and Robert Easterday of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donnabelle Parent, and a brother, Laurel Easterday Jr. Services Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 3-19-2000
Johoski Nellie, 83, died Monday at the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born Dec. 29, 1887 in Noble County to Mr. and Mrs. John Schenher. She was married in 1908 to Michael Johoski, who died in 1963. She was a former Garrett resident residing at 314 Hamsher St. since 1917. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. G. M. Cozier, Elk Rapids, Mich.; one son, Raymond, 315 N. Oak St., Kendallville; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Snyder, Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Theresa Lemish, Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Victor Wiltrout and Mrs. Kenneth Fales, both of Elkhart; three brothers, William and Carl Schenher, both of Kendallville, and Herbert, Auburn. Six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Services Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-18-1971
Jollief Louzetta, 91, of Danville, mother of Wendell Jollief of 415 Krueger St., Kendallville, died Wednesday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Surviving also are a daughter, Mrs. John R. (Mildred) Piper, formerly of Avilla, and now of Danville; a sister, a brother and seven grandchildren, including Jack Jollief of Kendallville, Jill Jollief of Indianapolis, and Mrs. William L. (Jan) Dunafin of LaGrange; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home, Danville. Burial, Danville Cemetery. + 5-?-1980
Jollief Maryjane, 77, died Friday at her home in Kendallville. She was born Jan. 8, 1912 in Kendallville to Willis E. and Margaret (Melvina) Sawyer. She married John Wendell Jollief March 21, 1941 in Kendallville. She graduated from Muncie High School in 1930 and Ball State Teachers College in 1933. She was a teacher and a past member of AAUW, a member of the First Presbyterian Church and of the Calvin Circle of the Beta Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa and was the original secretary of the Kendallville Housing Authority. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Jill, Indianapolis, and Jan Dunafin, LaGrange; one son, Jack, Kendallville; and four grandsons. One sister, Josephine Sawyer Kimmel, preceded her in death. in 1974. Services Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-20-1989
Jones - Mr. and Mrs. Byron Jones’ baby, about 3 months, died on Sunday. ^ 9-12-1884
Jones Alice I, 88, Kendallville, died May 18, 2002 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born in Noble County on Aug. 27, 1913 to Mervin and Tillie (Blaisdell) Kresse. She was retired from Lyall Electric. Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte Donat of Kendallville; 2 sons, Edmund Jones of Wawaka and Henry (Barb) Jones of Silver Creek, N.Y.; a brother, Lawrence "Skip" (Annie) Kresse of Mongo; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clifford and Dale Kresse; and a sister, Opal Thompson. Funeral Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-19-2002
Jones Aquilla C died at his residence at the corner of 5th and Cavin Streets in Ligonier on Aug. 2, 1890, aged 66 years, 5 months and 17 days. He settled on a farm in LaGrange County several years ago in the early settlement days, and for many years was a farmer, during which time he amassed a competency which was at his disposal in later days. About ten years ago he abandoned his rural life and became a resident of Ligonier. It was then that he made the mistake of his life, for being a man used to activity he could not be contented with a life of ease and leisure that his new surroundings afforded. Funeral at his residence Aug. 4. Burial, Eden Chapel Cemetery. + 8-2-1890
Jones Arthur, son of Earnest and Clara Jones, was born in Avilla August 3, 1903 and died Feb. 28, 1917 at the age of 13 years 6 months and 25 days from tuberculosis. He is survived by his parents; his grandmother; 3 brothers, Clinton, Lester and Roy; and one sister, Lucile. Funeral in the Evangelical Church Friday. ~3-7-1917
Jones Arthur E, of R. 1, Avilla, was the victim of an automobile accident Friday near Avilla. Service was Tuesday in Calvary United Methodist Church with the burial in King Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Noble County, he was born Feb. 17, 1938, to Lester Jones of Goshen and Wava Robertson of Garrett. Aug. 18, 1963, he married Kay Ann Anderson in Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Avilla, and was a truck driver for the Weiss Trucking Co. at Mongo. Survivors include his wife and parents; two children, Teresa Kay 5, and Douglas Arthur 6; three brothers, Donald and Richard Jones of Fort Wayne, and James Robertson of Avilla; and one sister, Mrs. Martha White, Cincinnati. ~ 7-8-1971 + 7-?-1971
Jones Arthur E, 67, of Kendallville, died at McCray Hospital Saturday. His death was attributed to a complication following the amputation of his left leg last Feb. 10. Born in Seacomb, England, April 17, 1879, he came to this country in 1900 and at first resided with a brother north of Brimfield. In 1904 he moved to Kendallville and for 35 years had been employed by the Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., retiring two years ago because of poor health. He was associated with the Masons, Odd Fellows and Maccabee Lodges. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Nola Hassinger Jones, whom he married June 18, 1905; two sons, William of Tiffin, O., and Richard of Fort Wayne; a brother, John of Rome City; and three grandchildren. + 3-?-1947
Jones Benjamin Franklin was born in Coshocton County, O., Sept. 30, 1835. He came to Hendricks County, Indiana in 1853 and has been a resident of Avilla for about 18 years. In 1862 he joined the army and served 2 years and 9 months in Co. F. 51st Ind. Infantry. He married Lucinda Sanders of Hendricks County in 1858. To this union were born 3 girls and 4 boys: Mrs. Viola Tousley of Newaygo, Mich., Mrs. Laura Stotts and Ernest Jones of Avilla, Newton and Ora Jones of Elkhart, Mrs. Cora Lung of Syracuse, and Benjamin Franklin Jones Jr. of Kalamazoo, Mich. He died January 27, 1917, having reached the age of 81 years 3 months and 28 days. He is survived by the widow, 7 children, 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral at the Evangelical Church Monday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~1-31-1917
Jones Betty J, 80, of Garrett, died Feb. 16, 2006 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She had worked at General Electric, McCray, Creek Chub Bait Co. and Garrett High School. She was born April 2, 1916 in Ashley to Claude and Letha Yergin Boszor. She married Donald N. Jones on March 13, 1948 in Kendallville. He died April 30, 1964. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Linda and Don Johnson of Ottawa, Ill., Donna Knott of Garrett and Mary and Mike Nodine of Garrett; grandchildren and spouses, Jenny and Terry Ahearn, Todd Nodine, Adam and Miranda Knott, Jessica Johnson; 5 great-grandchildren, Bryce Nodine, Jacob and Matthew Ahearn and Kylie and Abram Knott. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Boszor; a sister, Helen Phillips, and a great-grandson, Preston Nodine. Services Monday in Garrett United Methodist Church. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. ^ 2-17-2006
Jones Bonnie Y, 72, of Kimmell, died unexpectedly Nov. 17, 2010 at her residence. She was born Nov. 29, 1937 in Yellow Mountain, Ky. to Floyd and Lida (Conley) Wallen. She married Raymond Jones on April 3, 1969. He died May 3, 2004. Surviving are 4 sons, Gary Hicks of Kendallville, Harold Hicks of Grassrange, Mont., Larry and Melissa Hicks of Ligonier, and Jalinda Jones of Cromwell; 8 grandchildren, Aimee, Jessica, Jolen, Dustin, Lacy, Kayla, Bethany and Brandon; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ann (Ed) Perkins of Kendallville and Hadny Clevenger of Ligonier; and a brother, Cordus Wallen of Rome City. She was also preceded in death by 2 infant children; 3 sisters, Maxine Wallen, Beatrice Bailey and Jan Sawyer; and 2 brothers, Corgy and Burly Wallen. Funeral Monday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^11-19-2010
Jones Brant B, 70, died in Indianapolis Oct. 24. He was born in Cromwell in 1902 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones. His first wife and a young son died at an early age. Survivors include his wife, Lottie of Indianapolis; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Hanna, Sturgis, Mich.; 2 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Harrell, South Bend. Burial, Gary, Indiana. + 10-24-1972
Jones Byron H, 73, of 3305 Mishawaka Ave., died recently in the VA Research Hospital, Chicago. He was born in Etna, Whitley County on Dec. 29, 1894 and on Dec. 20, 1919 in Goshen he married Fay Airgood. Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Lewis of Pierceton, and Brant of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Nelle Harrell of South Bend. Services were Wednesday in Hollis Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. He was a veteran of WW I, and a member of River Park American Legion Post 303 and of Carpenters Union Local 413. + 8-?-1968
Jones Celia, 59, died last evening following a few days’ critical illness from pneumonia. She was born July 13, 1866 at Lyons, O., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hall, and spent her early childhood days there. When six years of age she came to Kendallville with her parents. September 22, 1886 she married J. A. Jones, who with one son, Ronald H., survives. One child preceded her in death. She was a member of Noble Chapter No. 122 OES, Ladies’ Auxiliary to American Legion Post 86 and the Rotary Anns. Also surviving are the mother, now of Ocean Springs, Miss.; a brother, Brice of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. G. W. Tullis of Cleveland, O.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father in 1918. Funeral tomorrow from the home at 115 S. Lincoln St. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-26-1926
Jones Charles, 70, died Tuesday in his Kendallville residence. He was born Jan. 26, 1929 in Knott County, Ky. to Jacob and Mary Ellen (Combs) Jones. On Sept. 29, 1953 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he married Norma Jane Ousley. He worked at Lane Foundry and Newnam Foundry and retired March 1, 1993 from Colwell General. He was a member of Salem United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and L. D. Mosley of Hindman, Ky., Wanda and Raymond Sparkman of Rome City and Jeannie Haire and Shirley Douglas of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Angeline Bentley of Hindman, Maulta Ritchie of LaGrange and Elizabeth Owens of Georgetown, Ky.; 2 brothers, Richard of Indianapolis and Lester of Hindman; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Adrian, and a sister, Anna Combs. Funeral Saturday in Salem United Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-2-1999
Jones Charles Edward, 67, died at his home in Kendallville Thursday from apoplexy. Surviving are the widow; three sons; and one daughter, Charles, Floyd, Merle and Mrs. Florence Lindsey; one stepson, Frank Davis, and one brother, Freeman. Funeral Saturday from the home. Burial, Perseverance Cemetery. + 12-?-1935
Jones Clara Myrtle, 97, of Wawaka, died today in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Born Oct. 14, 1885 in Springfield, Ill., she was the daughter of David and Sarah (Hampton) Dixon. In Wawaka in 1904 she married Lester Jones, who preceded her in death. She had lived in Topeka before moving to Wawaka 64 years ago. She was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Flossie) Stauffer of Goshen, Dorothy Teal of Hendersonville, Tenn., Ellen Franks of Wawaka, and Mrs. Merrill (Sarah) Grooms of Ligonier; a son, Carlton of Irons, Mich.; 19 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Gwendolyn Eagleston of Calif., preceded her in death. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 4-7-1983
Jones David Patrick, 24, of 51 Ben-Mar Chateau, died Saturday. He was born Dec. 11, 1960 in LaGrange to Robert and Mary Jane (Trapp) Jones. He married Charlotte Bowman on May 26, 1983 in Auburn. Survivors include the parents; the wife; a daughter, Tia M., at home; four brothers, Greg of Hamilton, Gary of Kendallville, Jeff, Garrett, and Mike in Texas; and two sisters, Kathy Parker, Kendallville, and Rita Ternet, Avilla. He was preceded in death by a brother, William. Services Tuesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Auburn. + 4-6-1985
Jones David Wayne, 10-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Avilla, was born January 13, in McCray Hospital and died there Saturday. He had been ill with a heart defect since birth. Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Richard Dean, two and a half years old, and the grandparents. Mrs. Jones is the former Elizabeth Pratt, daughter of Mrs. Isabell Lecount, 613 Van Scoyoc St., Avilla. Prayer services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. ~ 1-27-1966 + 1-?-1966
Jones Dianna Lue, 6-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jones of Fort Wayne, died Aug. 11, 1962 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jones of R. 2, Albion, Wesley Hunt of Oklahoma City. Services Wednesday at a Columbia City funeral home. + 8-13-1962
Jones Donald E, 1952 Kendallville High School graduate, died at his home in Dallas, Texas March 2. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Terre Haute and was also a Shriner. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; his mother, Virginia of Memphis, Tenn.; 2 sons, Edward of Dallas and Randy of Fort Wayne; and a daughter, Karen of Fort Wayne. Services March 6 in Memphis. + 3-?-1981
Jones Doris J, 68, of Altona, died Jan. 24, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She had last worked at Zolner Piston in Fort Wayne. She was a 1962 graduate of Garrett High School. She was born June 2, 1944, in Garrett to Milton W. and Lucy Marie (Anderson) Christlieb. Surviving are two daughters, Brenda L. (Douglas W.) Targgart of Wolcottville and Angela Kay Jones of Massillon, Ohio; a brother, Lee (Janice) Christlieb of Avilla; 2 sisters, Vivian (Max) DePew of Churubusco and Fay Holbrook of Garrett; and 2 granddaughters. Funeral, Tuesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral HOme, Churubusco. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ^ 1-26-2013
Jones Earnest A was born May 1, 1867 in Clinton County and died July 31 at his home in Stroh at the age of 61 years, 3 months. He leaves his wife and son Lester, two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Viola Johnson and Mrs. Laura Stotts of Avilla, Ora Jones of Elkhart, and Ben Jones of Kalamazoo, Mich. ~ 8-7-1930
Jones Elizabeth, 74, widow of C. B. Jones, died at Garrett last Tuesday from to pneumonia. She had resided on a farm near Lisbon for many years. Surviving are two brothers, John S. Crone of near Kendallville, and Will Crone of Wolcottville; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Rawson of New Mexico, Mrs. Amy Stultz of Elkhart, and Mrs. Laura Tyler of Lisbon. Funeral Friday at the M. E. Church in Garrett. ~ 1-19-1916
Jones Ella (Kesler) was born in Orange Twp Feb. 4, 1865 and died at her home north of this place Dec. 23, 1900, aged 44 years 10 months 19 days. She married Milo R. Jones on Aug. 23, 1887. She was a constant sufferer from cancer for about two years. She was a member of the M. E. Church. She leaves a husband, brother, and sisters. Funeral at her residence Dec. 25. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 12-23-1900
Jones Elmer L, 75, R. 1, Wawaka, died today in Sturgis Hospital, Sturgis, Mich. He was born Oct. 9, 1900 in Anderson to William Harry and Effie (Stephens) Jones. He married Dorothy Dolly Elizabeth Carter June 29, 1921 in Anderson. He was a 23-year Wawaka resident who moved there from Anderson. He was employed at Kaufman Hardware, Anderson, for 36 years and later owned and operated Jones Trading Mart in Rome City. He retired two years ago. He was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church and F&AM Lodge 451, Chapter 595 OES and a charter member of Rome City Lions Club. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Betty Lee) Lewis, Chesterfield; two sisters, Mrs. Francis (Mildred) Young, and Mrs. Loren (Maxine) McDonald, Anderson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Rozelle Funeral Home. Burial, Chesterfield Cemetery, Chesterfield. + 4-?-1976
Jones Eugene T, 45, of St. Louis, Mich., died Sept. 25 from a massive heart attack. He was born in Kendallville to Merrill and Rosa (Heileman) Jones and on Aug. 5, 1961 married Gertrude Christensen. He was employed by Cen-Tel of Allenwood, Ill. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Rosa Russell of Kendallville; a son, James Shepherd; a brother, Paul of St. Louise; his stepmother, Gladys Jones; three half-brothers and six half-sisters, all of Kendallville; and three stepsisters, all of St. Louis. + 9-25-1986
Jones Evan died May 3. The body was taken to Ohio for interment on May 5 via the Lake Shore Road. He was one of the pioneers of the Avilla vicinity and had accumulated property estimated at 40 or 60 thousand dollars. He had no children of his own. ^ 5-8-1879
Jones Flora Elvina, 69, wife of Fred Jones, died at her home in Brimfield Monday of a heart attack. She was born Nov. 18, 1873 near Swan, the daughter of John and Hannah Grocock. In 1897 she married Isaac Miller, who died in 1923, and Nov. 28, 1933 she married Fred Jones. Surviving are the husband; two sons, Curtis Miller, South Bend, and Bert Miller of Mishawaka; one daughter, Mrs. Flossie Williams, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Joseph Growcock near Kendallville, and Newman Growcock near Swan. Services Wednesday at Swan Methodist Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 10-?-1942
Jones Forest, 65, of Waukegan, Ill, a native of Garrett, died Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bruce, R. 2, Avilla, where he was visiting. Mrs. Bruce and Mr. Jones were cousins. He was born May 3, 1902, the son of Ira and Kathryn Jones, who operated a grocery store in Garrett for many years. He was a graduate of Garrett High School and had resided the past 40 years at Waukegan, where he was a retired vice president and treasurer of the Blatchford Calf Meal Company. He never married. Surviving are a number of cousins, including Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Ina Brown, Mrs. Maurice Ruderman and Mrs. Larry Wiley, all of this area. Funeral this afternoon in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 5-11-1967
Jones Frances E, 61, died June 27, 2000 in Goshen Hospital. She was born April 17, 1939 in Noble County to Gerald and Bertha (Stoner) Mabie. On April 17, 1958 in Ligonier she married Raymond Jones. She was employed in food service at West Noble Schools for 19 years and was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband; a son, Robert of Nappanee; a daughter, Teresa Garza of Ligonier; a sister, Phyllis Willsey of Crestview, Fla.; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Glen; a daughter, Jackie Lee; and a brother, Ronald. Services Saturday in Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-27-2000
Jones Fred J, 75, formerly of rural Ligonier, died Sunday in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. He was born Sept. 11, 1913 in Shipshewana, the son of Jacob and Bertha (Kemp) Jones. On Dec. 8, 1934 in Topeka, he married Susanna Beachy who died in 1987. A retired mill worker, he was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Lou Miller of Topeka and Bettie Jean Jacob of Cromwell; five sons, Alvin of Wawaka, Raymond and Larry of Ligonier, Ivan of Albion, and Kenneth of Topeka; three sisters, Nellie Slabaugh of Goshen, Amelia "Jo" Slusher of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary Anna Hostetler of Beaver, Ore.; five brothers, Nathaniel of Canby, Ore., Levi and David of Middlebury, Jake of Prescott, Ariz., and Abe of Milwaukie, Ore.; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Maple Grove Mennonite Church in Topeka. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 8-13-1989
Jones Gerald E "Pud", 70, died unexpectedly September 11, 2005 at the family residence north of Fort Wayne as the result of an apparent heart attack. He was born September 18, 1934 in Eel River Twp, Allen County, a son of Clarence A. "Babe" and Blondena M. "Jane" (Geiger) Jones. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1952 and served with the U.S. Navy. On October 8, 1960 he was married in Whitley County to Barbara L. Miller and lived in the Churubusco area until moving to Fort Wayne in June. A repairman for International Harvester in Fort Wayne, he worked 34 years, retiring in 1986. He was member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church; a 12-year school board member of Smith-Green Community Schools; a member of Ideal Fish & Game Club in Churubusco. He coached Little League and volunteered at Community Harvest Food Bank at Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 3 children, Kurt and Jill Jones of Fort Wayne, Kregg and Lanette Jones of Churubusco, Laurinda and Ken Spieth of rural Avilla; a sister, Virginia Stout of Ligonier. Funeral at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 9-22-2005
Jones Geraldine, 63, of Kendallville, died Aug. 18, 2009 at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Pikeville, KY on Jan. 14, 1946 to Willie and Palestine (Turner) Hall. She married Mark Jones. He died in Rome City on Sept. 27, 1973. She was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church and worked at McDonald's in Kendallville. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Mark Jr. and Joni Jones of Avilla; 2 daughters, Christine Merriman of Kendallville and Crystal Jones of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Brady, Scott and Rick. Services Friday at Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-19-2009
Jones Glen Leon, 2 ½, R. 1, Ligonier, died of massive brain injuries when he ran into the path of a car on CR 750N, 1.8 miles west of Ligonier. He was born Dec. 1, 1969 in Goshen Hospital to Raymond and Frances (Mabie) Jones. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Teresa, and a brother, Robert, both at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, and Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Mabie, both R. 1, Ligonier. Funeral Thursday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Jones Grace Mae, about 70, a resident of the Kimmell community most of her life, died Saturday at Irene Byron Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1889 in Noble County and was a member of the Broadway Christian Church. Surviving are the husband, Ray, to whom she was married June 10, 1916; a daughter, Mrs. Everett Baker of Kimmell; a brother, Chauncey Kunce of South Bend; a sister, Miss Fay McLean of Findlay, Ohio; and two granddaughters. Funeral Tuesday at Broadway Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1959
Jones Hannah, late the wife of Samuel Jones, followed in quick succession the death of her husband. She was born in Madison County, Ohio April 6, 1834 and died at her home in Wolf Lake April 16, 1891, aged 47 years and 10 days. She emigrated to Noble County with her parents, Silas and Olive Whitaker, one sister and one brother, in 1838. Her father died in 1843 and her mother, a few years later, leaving their 3 young children to the cold charities of the world. The elder sister died many years ago and her brother lived. She was married to Samuel Jones Dec. 7, 1851. They had 5 children. The daughters all died when young; the son, E. S., survives. She was baptized at Cold Springs, then in Noble County, in 1849 and became a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Funeral at the Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 4-22-1891
Jones Ida, wife of John Jones, who had been in poor health for some time, died Saturday at the family home in Elkhart. She was about 50 years of age and is survived by her husband; her daughters, Mrs. Charles Porter of South Bend, and Tena at home; four brothers, Emmett of Wakarusa, Perry of Elkhart, Roland of Jimtown, and Emanuel Secor of Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. E. Yeiser of this place, and Mrs. E. Swinehart of Hagerman, Idaho. Services Monday. ~ 7-12-1916
Jones Jessie M, 74, wife of George Jones, died at her home near Churubusco Sunday. Surviving are the husband; five sons, Frank, Earl, Carl and Clarence of Whitley County, and John of Allen County; a daughter, Mrs. Golda Bigbee of Whitley County; two sisters, Miss Mary Sauers and Mrs. Washington of Whitley County; a brother Nahum Sauers of Huntington. Funeral Tuesday at Harlan U. B. Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 5-?-1936
Jones John was born in Peoria, Ill. Jan. 3, 1844, where he remained until Aug. 15, 1862 when he enlisted in the 108th Illinois Regiment Vol. Infantry and served in the Army of the Mississippi; was in the Battle of Arkansas Post and siege of Vicksburg and was detailed on the detached force on the mortar boats on the Mississippi River and was discharged on account of disability June 5, 1865 at Columbus, Ohio, and came to Noble County, Ind. for a short visit and then returned to Peoria, Ill., where he remained until 1873 when he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, then went to the north part of the state and remained about 2 years, then came to Noble County and was married to Melissa M. Myers Dec. 10, 1876. They had 3 sons, 2 dying in infancy. They lived for a number of years near Diamond Lake, then moved to a farm near Syracuse in Kosciusko County, where he joined the Church of God. He then moved to a farm near Wolf Lake and from there to Jefferson Twp where he died Nov. 28. He leaves his widow and son. He was a member of Kerr Post G.A.R. of Ligonier. ^ 12-15-1905
Jones John G B, 77, died May 23 at his home in Rome City from heart trouble and complications. He was born in England March 5, 1874 and came to America in his youth. He came there from Fort Wayne as a retired attorney where he had practiced for 35 years. He was first married to Mae Clock of Rome City, who died many years ago. He was a member of the Summit City Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite and Shrine of Fort Wayne. He was a brother of the late A. E. Jones of Kendallville. + 5-?-1951
Jones Josephine C, 87, died at the Sacred Heart Home Saturday. She was born in Avilla March 12, 1899, the daughter of Joseph and Teresa Mary (Lash) Carteaux. She married Ronald H. Jones Feb. 11, 1936 in Auburn. He died in 1966. A lifetime area resident, she was an officer of J. A. Jones Insurance Co. for many years, a member of Immaculate Conception Church and its Rosary Sodality, Lady Elks, American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Thomas C., Cut Bank, Mont.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mary Jane Reichart, an infant daughter, one sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral mass Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-4-1986 + 11-29-1986
Jones Leslie "Peck" of South Bend, a former Cromwell barber, was born in Cromwell about 1900, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones. He was married to the former Anna Crew of Ligonier. Survivors include his wife; two daughters; one sister; and three brothers. He died last week. + 11-?-1966
Jones Lester R, 93, died Monday in Crystal Valley Care Center in Goshen. He was born June 4, 1900 in LaGrange County to Ernest A. and Clara A. (Hart) Jones. In 1940 he married Bertha Cook, who preceded him in death. He worked on the railroad section gang for 24 years, retiring in 1963. He also worked for Hettrick Mfg. Surviving are a daughter, Martha Turner of Lexington, Ky.; 2 sons, Donald of Fort Wayne and Richard of Indianapolis; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Arthur; 3 brothers and one sister. Funeral Thursday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-17-1994
Jones Lois M, 75, of Xenia Ohio, died Monday at Xenia Nursing Home. Born in Kendallville June 23, 1909, she was the daughter of Leo and Inez E. (Marsh) Gaskill. She married Ray Scott in Dayton, Ohio, and he preceded her in death. On Sept. 27, 1959 she married C. Arthur Jones. She had been employed as a milliner and was a clerical worker, a member of Friends Church in Xenia, and OES in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a son Wilfred Jones of Xenia; a sister, Alene Beebe of Setauket, N.Y.; a brother, Joseph K. Gaskill of Bloomington; a grandchild and six nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Winfred E. Gaskill, all of whom resided in Kendallville. Services at Neal Funeral Home, Xenia, Thursday. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. + 4-15-1985
Jones Lucinda died as a result of a several months’ illness from complications and heart trouble at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Stotts on S. Main St. Monday. Her husband, who died some years ago, was a Civil War veteran. She was a member of the local Evangelical Church. Surviving are three sons, Ora of Elkhart, Benjamin of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ernest of Stroh; and two daughters, Mrs. John Stotts and Mrs. Theodore Johnson, Avilla. Funeral Thursday at the Evangelical Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-9-1929
Jones Marvin E, 61, died at his home in Spiceland, March 24. He was pastor of Cromwell Methodist Church for about five years and left here last June for Spiceland. He was born Nov. 18, 1906 in Plana, S. D. and served 34 years as a minister. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne H. of Spiceland; a daughter, Mrs. Arville L. (Mavis) Renner of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Randy at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emrys Jones, Lake Norden, S. D.; one sister, Mrs. Allen (Leone) Regon, Western Springs, Ill.; one brother, Myrl of Brookings, S. D.; and a grandson. A sister and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral March 27 in Spiceland, Ind. Methodist Church. Burial, Circle Grove Cemetery, Spiceland. + 3-?-1968
Jones Mary Lillian (Clock), wife of John G. B. Jones, died at her home in Fort Wayne Monday from complications. She was born and spent a greater part of her life in Rome City. She was a member of Rome City Eastern Star Lodge and the M. E. Church there. She is survived by her husband and a brother, George M. Clock of Paonia, Colo. Services Thursday from Rome City M. E. Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1934
Jones Mary Sophia, daughter of Mary and Benjamin Dennison, was born at Bradford, England Sept. 25, 1832, and died at the home of her son, John G. B. Jones, in Orange Twp Nov. 11, aged 70 years 1 month and 10 days. She was married to John Milner Jones at Calvary Church, Pudsey, England. He died in 1888. She came to this country in company with her two sons, John and Arthur, in March 1901. She was the mother of 9 children, 3 of whom survive her, namely, Richard Burton, John G. Burton and Arthur Edward. She was a member of the Church of England. Funeral Nov. 13. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-5-1902
Jones Milo, 69, died last Monday at his home on a farm near Rome City from rheumatism and complications. He was born in this county and lived here practically all his life. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin King; two brothers, Ichabod of Kendallville, and William of Rome City; and one sister, Mrs. John Taylor of Kendallville. One son, Enos of California, died several months ago. Funeral Wednesday. + 3-?-1923
Jones Nola Kay was stillborn Monday at McCray Hospital to Raymond and Yvonne (Wallen) Jones, Kimmell. Surviving are a sister, Jalinda; three stepbrothers; a grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Terry, Hindman, Ky. Graveside services at Brushy Prairie Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Jones Ora B, 50, died Friday at his rural Albion residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1939 in Morehead, Ky. to William and Lila (Pernell) Jones. On Nov. 1, 1956 he married Mazel Terrell in Morehead. He was a foreman for the Indiana Dept. of Transportation. Surviving are his wife; a son, Chris of Albion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Duane (Debbie) Frye of Lafayette, Ga., and Mrs.Tony (Teresa) Heffner of Kimmell; 3 grandchildren; a brother, Charlie of Morganton, N.C.; and 2 sisters, Lulu Crawford of Morehead and Amanda Jones of Steele, Mo. One brother and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Services Monday at Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-11-1990
Jones Patrick, a 24-year old Garrett man, was shot to death Saturday by Garrett police officer Rex Willoughby while responding to a domestic disturbance. Jones was reportedly attempting to enter the home of his estranged wife’s mother with a knife. It was reported that he had been drinking and approached the officer with a large knife. He was born Dec. 11, 1960 in LaGrange, the son of Robert and Mary Jane (Thrapp) Jones. He married Charlotte Bowman May 26, 1983 in Auburn. Survivors include his parents and estranged wife; a daughter, Tia M., at home; four brothers, Greg, Hamilton, Gary, Kendallville, Jeff, Garrett, Mike, Texas; two sisters, Rita Ternet, Avilla, and Kathy Parker, Kendallville. Preceding him in death was a brother, William. ~ 4-11-1985
Jones Pomeroy E, 47 years, 4 months and 3 days, died near Kendallville, April 12 of typhoid pneumonia. He was born in Greenfield, Mercer County, Penn. When a young man he moved to Indiana where on the 16th of May 1855 he married Luthenia M. Gallup near Kendallville. In the fall of 1852 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Green’s Corners, DeKalb County. He leaves a wife, one daughter and 2 sons, a mother. ^ 4-18-1880
Jones Ray V, 80, of Noble County, died of complications Friday in LaGrange County Hospital. He was born in Noble County on Nov. 16, 1881, the son of David and Harriet (Bothwell) Jones. He married Grace Koontz, who died in 1959. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Broadway Christian Church near Cromwell. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Everett (Lucille) Baker of Cromwell; one sister, Mrs. Edna King of Portland, Ore.; and two granddaughters. Services Monday in Broadway Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1962
Jones Raymond, 69, of Kimmell, died May 3, 2004 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born October 5, 1934 in Filbert, W.Va. to Jess and Carrie (Lewis) Jones. On April 25, 1969 in Brimfield he married Yvonne Wallen. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Jalinda of Cromwell; 3 stepsons; a sister, Stella Quesenberry of Caretta, W.Va.; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Enola G.; a brother, Lawrence; and a sister, Ruby Huff. He moved to the Kimmell area 30 years ago from Wawaka. He retired in 1997 from Curto Foundry. Services at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 5-6-2004
Jones Ronald H, 71, 715 E. Diamond St., a lifetime resident of Kendallville, died in his home Wednesday. Born in Kendallville on July 5, 1894, he was the son of John Austin and Celia Hall Jones. His first wife, Ursula Devault, died in 1933. He married Josephine C. Carteaux on Feb. 11, 1936 in Auburn. President of Jones Insurance & Bond, Inc., he was president of First Federal Savings & Loan, Inc., 1961-1965. An elder of First Presbyterian Church, a member of F&AM Lodge 276, a veteran of WW I, a member of the American Legion, VFW, IOOF, Elks and charter member of Rotary, he graduated from Kendallville High School in 1913, and was commissioned as a first lieutenant on July 3, 1918 and served overseas until discharged on March 8, 1919. He then returned to Kendallville and became a partner with his father. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roy J. (Mary Jane) Reichart, and a son, Thomas C., both Kendallville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. An infant daughter and an infant sister preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-21-1966
Jones Samuel, one of the earliest settlers of Noble Twp, died at his home in Wolf Lake April 11, 1891, aged 63 years and 5 months. He was born in Clark County, Ohio Nov. 11, 1827 and came to Noble County with his parents in 1833. His father, Samuel Jones Sr., entered and settled on the land which to this day is known as the Jones farm, 1 1/2 miles west of Wolf Lake. Samuel Jr. was the youngest of his father’s family and brother of the late Dr. Elias Jones and of Mary, widow of Andrew Humphreys, all of whom are now deceased. Samuel Jr. was the last member of the Jones family who emigrated to Noble County in 1833. In Dec. 1848 he married Nancy Powers, who died in 1850, leaving one child who died soon after. On Dec. 7, 1851 he was married to Hannah Whitaker. They had 5 children, 4 of whom have been dead for many years. His widow and one son, E. S. of Grand Traverse City, Mich., survive him. Funeral will be held. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. His disease was that which is known as la grippe, whose many victims at this hour are prostrate upon beds of affliction and nigh unto death. Noble Co Democrat 4-15-1891
Jones Shirley A, 52, died Wednesday in Brandon, Fla. She was born Oct. 30, 1946 in Noble County to Harvey and Grace (Willsey) Cripe. In 1979 she married Larry Jones. A 1964 graduate of Albion High School, she was a registered nurse. Surviving are her husband; a son, Harvard Cripe; 3 stepchildren; a brother, Kenneth, and a sister, Rita Cripe of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her father. Services Saturday in Limona Village United Methodist Church. + 2-10-1999
Jones Thomas C, 73, died Jan. 5, 2011, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mont. from cancer. A former local businessman and city councilman, he was an insurance agent with R.L. Jones Insurance Agency in Kendallville. He was a retired electric lineman in Cut Bank, Mont. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1955. On Jan. 16, 1960, he married Diane L. Borst in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Christi Jones of Cut Bank; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, Kathleen and Mark Smith of Absarokee, Mont.; Gena Jones of Corvallis, Mont.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Josephine Jones, and a sister, Deanna Jones. At his request, there were no services. ^ 1-16-2011
Jones Tony Clyde, 62, of Cromwell, died Monday in Methodist Hospital, Fort Wayne from a heart ailment. The only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Leda Blake, Fort Wayne. Funeral Wednesday. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 11-?-1953
Jones Tony Eugene was born July 5 at Kendallville and died July 29 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Syracuse and formerly of Knapp Lake; a sister, Michelle at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Price of Laketon, and Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Jones of Knapp Lake; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bixler, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Julia Price, Wabash. Funeral Tuesday from the Wire Funeral Home in Wabash. + 7-29-1967
Jones Ursula, 35, wife of Ronald H. Jones, died at Lakeside Hospital from gall stones and pancreatitis. She was born Dec. 14, 1897 at Churubusco and came to Kendallville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Devault in 1909. She attended the local high school but was compelled to discontinue her studies because of ill health. A few years later her health had been fully recovered. July 21, 1921 she married Ronald H. Jones, and they had one daughter, Mary Jane. + 9-7-1933
Jones Viola, 86, widow of the late Thomas Jones and former resident of Cromwell, died in South Bend on Feb. 10. Funeral was at Hollis Chapel in South Bend Feb. 12. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. Her husband died about 20 years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gordon Harrel, South Bend; four sons, Leslie and Hoy of South Bend, Brant of Gary, and Lewis of Pierceton; one brother, Clark Meyers of near Wilmot; and several grandchildren. + 2-10-1947
Jones Virginia, formerly of Kendallville, died Wednesday in Memphis. She moved to Tennessee nearly 10 years ago. She had been employed by A&P and Seagley’s Gift Shop in Kendallville, and was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and member of Noble Chapter No. 122, OES. Surviving are a sister, Imogene Ray of Terre Haute; a brother, James Ray of Hollywood, Fla.; two grandsons, Randy Jones of LaGrange, and Ed Jones of Wolcottville; a granddaughter, Karen Harkinder of Fort Wayne; and a great-grandson. A son, Donald, died March 2, 1981. Memorial services Thursday in Memphis. + 5-3-1985
Jones Washington Thomas, son of Washington and Frances Mary Jones, was born in Etna Twp, Whitley County, March 26, 1858, and died Sept. 4, 1923 at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 9 days. On Sept. 20, 1886, he married Viola Myers. They had five children, Lewis of Pierceton, Brant B. of Loraine, Ohio, Byron H., Leslie W., and Nellie C., all of South Bend. He spent the greater part of his life as a farmer in Whitley and Noble counties but on account of failing health moved to Cromwell in 1913, where he was engaged in carrying mail until about six months ago. Funeral Sept. 6 in the Methodist Church at Cromwell. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 9-?-1923
Jones William D, 26, died in Lake Erie when storm waves threw him into the lake from the 15-foot fiberglass board. His body was recovered Tuesday. He was born March 8, 1957 in LaGrange County to Robert and Mary Jane (Tropp) Jones, Garrett. Surviving are his parents in Garrett, grandmothers Verna Jones, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson, Ashley; five brothers, Michael of Texas, Greg of Pleasant Lake, Jeff, Gary and David, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William (Kathy) Parker, Kendallville, and Margareta, also at home. He was employed at No-Sag in Kendallville. Services Saturday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 7-28-1983
Jopp Ethel F, 83, of Fort Wayne, died June 4, 1965 in Parkview Hospital. She was born in Albion March 8, 1882 and graduated from Albion High School in 1900. She was a graduate of Manchester College and a school teacher, retiring from the Fort Wayne school system in 1949. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ and Retired Teachers’ Association. Her husband, William T., preceded her in death. She is survived by a brother, Edwin Maloney of Albion, and a sister, Mrs. Vern Walburn of Fort Wayne. Funeral Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 6-?-1965
Jopp Myra was a daughter of Nathan Frink, one of the pioneers of the county. Born in Oneida County, New York April 20, 1825, she came here with her parents when she was 11 years old. She died at Wolf Lake April 12, 1888. + 4-12-1888 ^ 6-8-1888
Joray Charles T, 68, died at his home on St. Martin St. this morning. He was the son of Paul and Alice Joray. He was a YMCA field secretary during the World War. He made his home here with his two sisters, Ella and Daisy. Funeral at Kerr Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1938
Jordan Carrie B, 85, R. 4, Auburn, died Feb. 25 in DeKalb Hospital. She was a lifelong DeKalb County resident and formerly lived at R. 2, Avilla. She was born May 23, 1895, the daughter of Edward and Lydia (Lehner) Haynes. She married Elza Jordan in Garrett July 4, 1915. Survivors include her husband; six sons, Robert, Don, Franklin and Dallas, all of Auburn, Loyal, Garrett, and Elza Jr., Avilla; one daughter, Mrs. Merle (Helen) Workman, Angola; one brother, Loyd Haynes, Angola; one sister, Sadie Tuttle, Garrett; 31 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. One brother, Heber Haynes, and two sisters, Maude Stabe and Inez Kerns, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren near Auburn, where services were Monday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 3-5-1981 + 2-25-1981
Jordan Celia J, 94, died Feb. 18 at Sacred Heart Home. She had come to the Home from Fort Wayne. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Persing and Mrs. Berniece J. Lichtsinn, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Constance Tellman of Baltimore, Md. D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. + 2-18-1972
Jordan Charles F "Chuck", 39, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Wednesday at his residence. Born in Ypsilanti, Mich., Oct. 6, 1944, he was the son of Cornelius and Bernice (Martin) Chaffins. On May 3, 1967 in LaGrange he married Jean Sizemore. He moved from Mousie to Kendallville 20 years ago. He was a foreman at Essex in Kendallville and served in the Armed Forces. He was a member of Little Flossie Church, Lisbon. Surviving are his father in Mousie; his wife; two daughters, Debbie Ann in Ky., and Lisa Ann at home; a son, Charles Jr. at home. Services at Little Flossie Church Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-21-1984
Jordan Diane Fay, five-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jordan, died at the family home in Swan Twp Wednesday. She had been seriously ill with encephalitis since Monday. Surviving are the parents; a twin brother, Dennis Ray; one sister Kathy Kay; the grandparents, Archie Kugler and, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jordan; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Mae Bolton. Services at Swan Methodist Church Thursday with burial in the Swan Cemetery. ~ 1-15-1953
Jordan Donald Gene, 77, of Garrett, died Feb. 18, 2009 in Pontiac, Mich. in an auto accident. He had been co-owner of the Corunna Hardware and Jordan Construction since 1962 and had worked at the waste water treatment plant in Garrett for 11 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. He was born June 8, 1931 in DeKalb County to Elza and Carrie (Haynes) Jordan. He married Roberta Dawson on June 17, 1950 in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; 5 sons, William and Terry Jordan of Garrett, Edward and Pam Jordan of New Haven, Steve and June Jordan of Garrett, Raymond and Leona Kratzman of Auburn and Joe and Teresa Kratzman of Scottsburg, Ind.; 2 daughters, Cindy and John Tarlton of Hudson and Penny Houser of Butler; 4 brothers, Robert of Garrett, Junior of Hudson, Franklin and Dallas of Auburn; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Loyal; and a sister, Helen Workman. Services Saturday at Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. ^ 2-20-2009
Jordan Earl R, 67, of Wolcottville, died Wednesday at his residence. Born June 11, 1917 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Louis and Elsie (Smith) Jordan. On Aug. 17, 1940 in Kendallville, he married Betty Coffelt. Retired from Sylvan Pontoon, formerly of Middlebury, he was town marshal of Wolcottville and former superintendent of Wolcottville Street & Water Dept., a WW II veteran, member of St. Gaspar’s Catholic Church, Wolcottville American Legion and VFW, LaGrange. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Sally) Watson of Wolcottville, and Shirley Criswell of Rome City; five sons, Gordon, Robert, Mathew, Mark and Derek, all Wolcottville; two sisters, Evelyn Boszor of Syracuse and Betty Lung of Sturgis, Mich.; three brothers, Virgil of Wolcottville, Richard of Sturgis, and Cecil of Colon, Mich.; 31 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bart; a daughter, Toni Fugate; a sister and a brother. Services Saturday at St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 12-5-1984
Jordan Elza, died June 4 at DeKalb Hospital. He was born in Noble County March 26, 1896 to William A. and Millia (Grocock) Jordan. He married Carrie B. Haynes July 14, 1915. She died February 25. Survivors include six sons, Loyal, Garrett, Elza Jr., Avilla, Robert, Don, Franklin and Dallas, Auburn; one daughter, Mrs. Merle (Helen) Workman, Angola; one sister, Mrs. Don (Velma) Kennedy, R. 1, Garrett; 31 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren where services were June 7. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 6-18-1981 + 6-4-1981
Jordan Grace M, 87, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. She had lived most of her life at R. 2, Avilla, currently residing near Spencerville. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. She was born Sept. 30, 1893 in LaOtto, the daughter of George and Matilda (Sands) Bilger. She married Leslie A. Jordan Feb. 14, 1920 in Albion. He died July 14, 1961. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth of LaOtto, and Arthur of Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Foltz, Spencerville, Mrs. James (Ruth) Johnston, Mrs. Merle (Dora) Jackson, and Mrs. James (Jean) Hoeffel, all Fort Wayne; two brothers, Ralph,, Fort Wayne, and Virgil of Mission Viejo, California; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Friday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett. ~ 9-17-1981 + 9-15-1981
Jordan Jean, 68, Auburn, died July 9, 2001 at her residence. She was a clerical worker, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren and a past member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. She was born July 18, 1932 in South Bend to Harold T. and Alvertia M. (Yeoman) Redman. On August 21, 1964 she married Franklin D. Jordan. He survives with 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Richard and Sherry Jordan of Waterloo, Harold and Jane Jordan of Mamer, Luxembourg, and Michael Jordan of Angola; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Timothy Day of Avilla, Michele and Seth Swartz of Waterloo and Carrie Jo and Ike Hidy of Avilla; one sister, Jeanette Caccamo of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One brother preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 7-12-2001
Jordan Kenneth R, 72, died today in his Swan residence from cancer. He was born in Swan Twp, Noble County, on Jan. 25, 1921 to Leslie and Grace Jordan. On Oct. 23, 1942 in Swan United Methodist Church he married Leila M. Kugler. A lifetime Swan area resident, he was a retired construction superintendent with W. A. Sheets & Son of Fort Wayne. He was a member of American Legion Post 240, Avilla, and Northeast Indiana District Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America No. 232. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Kathy Strawser of Kendallville; a son, Dennis of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Ruth Johnson, Dora Jackson and Jean Hoeffel of Fort Wayne, and Mary Foltz of Spencerville; a brother, Arthur of Fort Wayne; and 4 grandchildren, Jenni, Lisa and Matt Owen and Chad Jordan. He was preceded in death by 2 infant daughters. Funeral Sunday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 8-27-1993
Jordan Leslie A, 69, a retired carpenter, died at his home west of Swan on July 14. He was born in DeKalb County on June 14, 1892 and had resided in the Swan area all of his life. He was the son of William and Millia Jordan, the eldest of three children. On February 14, 1920, at Albion, Indiana, he married Grace M. Bilger. He was a member of Swan Methodist Church, Avilla American Legion Post 140 and was employed by W. A. Sheets and Sons of Fort Wayne at the time of retirement. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kenneth of Swan and Arthur of Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Johnston, Mrs. Dora Jackson and Mrs. Jean Hoeffel, all of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Mary Foltz of Spencerville; one sister, Mrs. Donald Kennedy of St. Johns; one brother, Elza of north of Garrett and four grandchildren. Military services Monday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 7-20-1961
Jordan Linda Jo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jordan was stillborn Wednesday and will be buried tomorrow. Survivors besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kugler and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jordan. ~ 1-30-1947
Jordan Lois M, 73, of Kendallville, died February 26, 2004 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born March 27, 1930 in Waterloo to Grover C. and Mabel M. (Brown) Boyd. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, James L. of Waterloo and Rodney A. and Ramonna Jordan of Kendallville; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Linda L. and Dennis Ferguson of Auburn, Patricia J. and Rodney Hutzell of Chantelli, Va., Kathleen A. and Tony Dunham of Dade City, Fla., and Pamela S. and Kenny Gordon of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Lennon. A former Avilla resident, she worked at Hippensteel Nursing Home, the DeKalb County Home and as an aide at DeKalb Hospital before retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren where services were held. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 3-11-2004
Jordan Millia M, 69, died at her home in Swan Twp Thursday. Funeral was held Saturday at the Swan Methodist Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. She was a native and lifelong resident of Noble County, born Nov. 8, 1871, the daughter of John and Hannah (Ambrose) Grocock, both natives of England. Her husband died about a year ago. Surviving are 2 sons, Elza, Corunna, and Leslie of Swan Twp; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Kennedy, Swan Twp; 2 brothers, Joseph and Newman Growcock, Swan Twp; and 18 grandchildren. ~ 12-26-1940
Jordan Ramonna A, 57, of Kendallville died Dec. 30, 2009, at her home. She was a teacher for 26 years in the East Noble School Corp. She taught for 22 years at Rome City Elementary School and for four years at Avilla Elementary School. She then worked as a receptionist at RediMed in Auburn for eight years. She was a member of the Kendallville Kiwanis Club and the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. She was born Feb 5, 1952, in Garrett to Jay A. and Margaret R. (Sliger) Penland. She married Rodney A. Jordan August 16, 1974, at the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Rachel M. Jordan and Rayanne L. Jordan of Kendallville; and a brother and sister-in-law, Harry E. and Gayla Penland of Baconton, Ga. Funeral Saturday at Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 12-31-2009
Jordan Robert L, of Garrett, died Aug. 13, 2011, at Betz Nursing home in Auburn. He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in DeKalb County to Elza C. and Carrie B. (Haynes) Jordan. He was a truck driver for 7 years, worked in a boat factory for 8 years and was a meat cutter for 25 years at Sutton’s Grocery in Waterloo and other independent local grocery stores in the area before retiring in 1989. After retiring he worked as an image coordinator at the Auburn Shell Station. He was a former member of the Auburn Kiwanis Club and the St. Joe Lions Club. He was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. Robert married DeMaris A. Foster on Feb. 10, 1991, in DeKalb County. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter, Robert L. Jordan Jr. of Avilla, Daniel W. (Pam) Jordan of Garrett and Mary Frances Menjivar of Butler.; 4 stepchildren; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Junior Jordan of Helmer, Franklin Jordan of Auburn and Dallas Jordan of Auburn. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Loyal and Donald G. Jordan, and a sister, Helen Workman. Funeral Wednesday at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 8-14-2011
Jordan Sherry S, 44, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly Dec. 2, 2010 in Kendallville. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1985. She worked as the bar manager at Josh’s Bar & Grill in Kendallville for 11 years. She was a member of the VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary and Kendallville Moose Lodge 1301. She was born Sept. 26, 1966, in Kendallville to Russell L. and Sandra K. (Mortimore) Muscello. On Dec. 31, 1991, in Kendallville she married Charles Jordan, Jr. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Shay and Russell Owsley of LaGrange; four grandchildren, Caden, Noah, Rebekah and Isabel Owsley; her mother of Wolcottville; a brother, Russell L. Muscello, Jr. of Wolcottville. She was preceded in death by her father on June 18, 2010. Funeral Tuesday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-5-2010
Jordan Stephen, 76 years, 3 months and 11 days, a native of Baden, Germany, emigrated from there in 1837. He came to this vicinity 33 years ago, purchased his homestead in 1850 and was living there up to the time of his death. He was an active member of the M. E. Church (German) in this place. He died July 20. Funeral at the M. E. Church. Burial, Union Cemetery 3 miles east of Kendallville by the side of part of his family. ^ 7-27-1883
Jordan William Arthur, 66, died May 3, in his home in Swan Twp of paralysis. Born in England, he came to this community when a young man and entered the building contracting business. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Leslie and Elza; and one daughter, Mrs. Donald Kennedy, all of this community. Services Saturday in the Swan M.E. Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. + 5-?-1939
Jorg Grace C, 77, Ligonier, died Tuesday in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born May 20, 1898 in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Henry and Belle (Richcreek) Miller. She was married July 10, 1949 in Ligonier to Roy T. Jorg. Surviving are her husband; a grandson, James Mouqeotte, Muncie; and one great-grandson. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and Eastern Star Lodge. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Jorg Roy J, 81, Ligonier, died in Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Nov. 13 of complications. He was born Aug. 4, 1895 in Livingston County, Ill. to John D. and Sarah (Claudon) Jorg. He married Ruth G. Rupp on Dec. 12, 1917. She died May 6, 1946. He married Grace C. Blue on July 10, 1950. She died in Nov. 1975. Raised in Ill., he moved to Ohio in 1925 and farmed. In 1927 he moved to Ligonier where he owned and operated the Ligonier Hatchery until 1955 when he entered the real estate business. He was a former mayor of Ligonier and a director of the American State Bank, member of Ligonier Elks, Eagles and Masonic Lodges, Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, a founder of the Ligonier Industrial Development Board, also Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clubs, Ligonier. He was Noble County Republican Chairman and 4th District chairman. Surviving are a son, John J. of Tucson; four grandchildren, J. D., Kalamazoo, Mich., Ruth McMillan, Lompoc, Calif., Lou Paffenroth, Tucson, and Pvt. Kevin Jorg, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; one great-grandson, David Roy Jorg, Kalamazoo; a brother, E. D., Waynesfield, Ohio. Funeral Nov. 17 in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-13-1976
Jorg Ruth, 48, died Wednesday at her home in Ligonier due to heart disease and complications. Born March 16, 1898 in Archbold, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Rupp, she had resided in Ligonier for many years. She was a member of the Ligonier Methodist Church and other civic organizations. Surviving are her husband, Roy; one son, Roy John at home; one sister, Mrs. Raymond Huffman of Bloomington, Ill.; three brothers, Dr. Dennis of Chicago, Eldon of Bloomington, Ill., and Harvey of Ontario, Calif. Funeral Friday at the Ligonier Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-8-1946
Jorn Goldie B, of Kendallville, died Aug. 9, 2005 at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Kendallville to Jim "Elmer" and Ella May (Strouse) Gillespie. She married Fred S. Jorn on Oct. 1, 1937. He died in 1957. She is survived by a daughter, Etta Mae Havert of Orange City, Fla.; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Arthur and Fred Jorn; 2 daughters, Clara Marten and Goldie Bolen; 3 brothers, Arthur, Leonard and Roland Gillespie; and a sister, Lucile McClellan. Services Thursday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-10-2005
Joseph Charles F, 62, died Wednesday at his home. A native of Rome City, he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a retired army captain and iron worker. Surviving are two sons, Charles L. and Jonathan J., Fort Wayne; two daughters, Marilyn Norville of Marietta, Ga., and Jennifer Joseph of Fort Wayne; a brother, Clyde of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Elizabeth Judt and Corabelle Dollarhite, Fort Wayne. Services Friday in D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 3-?-1982
Joseph Jean, (Mrs. James) former Albion resident died. The family moved from here when he transferred with the Lyall Electric to Iowa plants. They lived in the former Riddle House on N. Orange St. She was the mother of two young sons and is in her early 30’s. Funeral Monday in Osceola, Iowa. They lived here in the early 1970’s. + 1-30-1980
Joseph Mayme, widow of Chester V. Joseph, died Jan. 15 of a stroke in Vallejo, Calif. She was born in Ligonier June 11, 1886, the eldest of five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Loeser. She lived the greatest part of her life in Ligonier. Surviving are one son, Herbert J., M.D. of Vallejo; and one sister, Rosalie of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at Colonial Chapel, Vallejo. Burial, Skyview Memorial Lawn, Vallejo. + 7-15-1976
Joslin Elmer J, 85, a Rome City resident for many years, died Jan. 17 at the home of his son, Roy, in Atlanta, Mich. Funeral Monday at Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1951
Jourdan Etta was born Dec. 12, 1865, died at the residence of her father, Elias C. Isbell, May 20, aged 24 years, 3 months, and 8 days, from measles and complications. Funeral was at the Methodist tabernacle on Sunday. She was married to A. L. Jourdan May 11. ^ 5-20 & 27-1887
Jourdan Frances (Gerver), 72, a lifelong resident of this county, died last Sunday at her home near Wawaka. Her husband, Waldo, died in April 1942. Funeral from the home Tuesday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 5-?-1943
Jourdan George W, 67, died at his home in Kendallville Sunday afternoon from pneumonia. He was born near Kendallville and resided there all his life. He was employed at the Flint & Walling factory for the past 35 years. In 1898 he was married to Isabel Leighty. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Butler, and one grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. + 3-?-1940
Jourdan Huldah A, 84, was found dead in bed at her home in Kendallville March 15. Death resulted from a heart attack. A native of Noble County, she had resided in Kendallville practically all her life. Surviving are two sons, George and Jesse of Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Lawrence of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Clark Bloomfield; and one sister, Mrs. James Ross, both of Kendallville; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1933
Jourdan Jacob died last Wednesday of chronic malarial poisoning with enormous enlargement of the spleen. His funeral takes place this afternoon. He leaves a wife and 2 boys. ^ 7-17 & 7-29-1885
Jourdan Jesse W, 58, died Friday at Kendallville from uremic poisoning. Surviving are the widow; one brother, George, Kendallville; and one sister, Mrs. Dollie Lawrence, Columbus, O. Funeral Monday from L. E. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1935
Jourdan Ladella, about 79, lifelong resident of the Cosperville community, died June 13, 1944 at her home. Surviving are three stepchildren, Mrs. Harry Zimmerman of Gary, and Clyde and LaMont Jourdan of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Hicks of Oregon, and Miss Cena Swank of Wawaka; three brothers, Raymer and Jesse Swank of Wawaka, and Seymour Swank of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral this afternoon at the home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1944
Jourdan Mabel, 64, born at LaOtto, the daughter of Timothy and Alice Leighty and a lifelong resident of the Kendallville community, died from a stroke at her home there on March 17. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Butler; and a grandson, Jack, of that city; three brothers, Calvin, L. W. and George, all of this city. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral Friday at A. J. Berhalter Mortuary. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. + 3-?-1943
Jourdan Mary Melissa, sister of Mrs. J. C. Vought and Mrs. M. E. Gallup, died Friday at her home in Cosperville. Funeral was at Cosperville on Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-25-1903 She was born in Wayne County, Ohio June 13, 1851; died at her home in Cosperville Dec. 18, aged 52 years 6 months and 5 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Young. In 1854 her parents came with their family to Indiana. She married George Jourdan June 12, 1881. The settled on a farm and followed agricultural pursuits until the spring of 1888 when they came to Springfield where they purchased property and have built a prosperous business and a beautiful home. They had 3 children, Clyde, Mort and Frankie. She united with the Free Baptist Church, where funeral was held. She leaves 2 sons, a daughter and 2 sisters. ^ 1-1-1904
Jourdan Mell, about 89, (b. 1-5-1862) a lifelong resident of the Cosperville community, died Dec. 25, 1951 at her winter home in Ligonier. She was the widow of the late William Jourdan and a charter member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Della Reed of Anderson and Mrs. Mabel Cass of Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 12-?-1951
Joy Lura M, 78, died Saturday in Goshen General Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1908 in South Whitley to Frank and Ambia (Tulley) Foust. She lived in Ligonier the past two years, moving from Fort Wayne. In 1971 she retired from Magnavox. She is survived by 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Betty Grable, one son, Reinold Joy, three sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral today at Orr Funeral Home In Ligonier. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. + 2-2-1987
Juday Dale, 80, of Ligonier, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born Oct. 16, 1898 in Elkhart County, he was the son of Sherman and May (Hilbish) Juday. He married Ethel Speckeen June 16, 1926 in Solomon Creek. She died in 1967. He had lived in the Ligonier community the past 52 years. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Phillip (Freda) Hoopes of Elkhart; and one brother, Harold of Goshen. Funeral Thursday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1979
Juday Edna, 81, Millersburg, died Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1890 in Millersburg and lived there her entire lifetime. Her husband, James, preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by a nephew, Donald Lantz, Ligonier; two grandchildren; a brother and a sister. Funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Church. Burial, Jackson Cemetery near Benton. + 5-?-1972
Juday Harold L, 66, of R. 3, Syracuse, was dead on arrival Sunday at Goshen Hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 5, 1921 in Noble County, the son of Dick and Mabel (Eaton) Juday. On March 28, 1942 in Muncie he married Kathryn LeCounte. A lifetime Cromwell area resident, he was a self-employed mechanical contractor. A veteran of WW II, he was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Businessmen’s Association and American Legion, all Cromwell. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mary Jo Harris of Fort Wayne, and Sue Ann Ness of Marion; a son, Capt. John of Springfield, Va.; a sister, Lois Felts of Birmingham, Mich.; and 7 grandchildren. Memorial services Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church. + 3-8-1987
Juday Mabelle, 88, Cromwell, died today in Whitley County Hospital. Born March 24, 1885 in Merriam, she married W. W. Juday in Calif. in Oct. 1915. She was a lifetime resident of the Cromwell area and a member of Broadway Christian Chapel, Ligonier Eastern Star, and Cromwell American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Felts; one son, Harold, R. 3, Syracuse; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1959. Services Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1974
Juday W W "Dick", 95, died Dec. 16 in the Prairie View Home, Warsaw. Surviving are the widow, Mabel; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Felts, Birmingham, Mich.; a son, Harold of Cromwell and Lake Wawasee; and four grandchildren. The body is at the L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. + 12-16-1959
Judd Agnes E, 81, of Noble Twp, died Oct. 10, 2002 at Lutheran Hospital. She attended school in Cromwell and Ligonier and was employed in Mishawaka, Blue Bell Corp. in Columbia City, and retired from Essex Corp. in Topeka. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. She was born Aug. 29, 1921 in Noble County to Harold and Verdie (Rensch) Skidgel. She married Ralph E. Judd on Feb. 14, 1947. He died Nov. 4, 1978. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Russell and Everet Skidgel. Surviving are a son, Alfred E. of Warsaw; a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Dennis Ott of Albion; 2 grandchildren, Kevin Judd and Sara Phares; and a great-grandson, Ryley Judd. Services Sunday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 10-11-2002
Judd Ralph E, 58, R. 2, Albion, died Nov. 4 at Whitley County Hospital from congestive heart failure. He was born Jan. 14, 1920, a son of Clarence and Effie Belle Appleton Judd. His formative years were spent in Thorncreek Twp. After completing his education he engaged in farming until he was drafted into military services in WW II. At the close of the war he returned to Whitley County and on Feb. 14, 1947 was united in marriage to Agnes E. Skidgel. They established their home on a farm in Thorncreek Twp and in 1946 they moved to their present home near Merriam. In Dec. 1952 he began his employment with the Fruehauf Corporation in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Columbia City Post 98 American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; a son, Alfred E., Warsaw; a daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Phyllis) Ott, R. 4, Albion; two grandchildren, Kevin Judd and Sara Ott; five brothers, Lester, Cherokee Village, Ark., Kenneth, South Whitley, Glen and Dale, Columbia City, Franklin, Ovid, N.Y.; four sisters, Mrs. Julius (Faith) Karst, Mrs. Lowell (Edith) Burnworth, Mrs. Jack (Eileen) Moore, all Columbia City, Mrs. Max (Wilma) Crabill, Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Services at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-4-1978
Judt Jane Ann, 38, of Kendallville, died today in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne Aug. 25, 1942, she was the daughter of Henry and Leona (Springer) Meyer. She married Leonard Judt on Feb. 9, 1963 in Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Quest Club. Surviving are her mother in Waynedale; her husband; a daughter, Julie, two sons, Christopher and Scott, all at home; a sister, Helen Cobel; and a brother, Wayne Meyer, both Fort Wayne. Services b Monday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. + 4-?-1981
Juengel Edna, 75, lived at R. 2, Avilla and died Nov. 19 in McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 20, 1903 in Avilla to Charles and Elizabeth Weimer. She married Martin Juengel Dec. 26, 1926 in Avilla. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, the Lutheran Home Auxiliary and Allen Twp Farm Bureau. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Homer (Lillian) Rasler, Kendallville, and Mrs. Arthur (Esther) Grawcock, Albion; one son, Phillip, Preble; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Wednesday in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 11-23-1978 + 11-?-1978
Juengel Martin P, 87, R. 2, Avilla, died Friday at the Kendallville Lutheran Home. He was born Feb. 19, 1901 in Avilla, the son of Ernst and Anna (Sparfeld) Juengel. He married Edna Weimer Dec. 26, 1926, and she died Nov. 19, 1978. He was a farmer and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Lillian) Peters of Avilla, and Mrs. Arthur (Esther) Grawcock of Albion; one son, Phillip of Preble; four sisters, Hulda Burgdorf of Chicago, Thekla Dohrmann of Newhall, Iowa, Irene Bertram of Alta, Iowa, and Mercedes Alpers of Washington; one brother, Robert, Avilla; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 10-4-1988 + 9-30-1988
Juengel Waldemar, 82, Akron, Ohio, died Jan. 6. He was born Sept. 5, 1904, the son of Ernst G. and Anna Katherine (Sparfeld) Juengel, in the parsonage of Immanuel Lutheran Church while his father was pastor there. Surviving are his wife; five children, Ralph, Lois, Judith, Karen and Lorna; two brothers, Robert and Martin, R. 2, Avilla; four sisters, Hulda Burgdorf of Chicago, Irene Bertram and Thekla Dohrmann of Iowa, Mercedes Alpers of Washington. Services Friday in Akron, Ohio. ~ 1-15-1987
Juif Alexis P, 83, of Albion, died today (d. 1-13-1982) in McCray Hospital. He was born in Allen County May 28, 1898, the son of Frank and Eulalia (Bobay) Juif. He married Jessie Speaker Nov. 29, 1923 in Albion. She preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Junior (Virginia) DeCamp of R. 1, Albion; two sons, William of Wolcottville, and Phillip of Millersburg; a brother, Bernard of R. 1, Albion; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-13-1982
Juif Bernard J, 87, R. 1, Albion, died Nov. 9, 1988, in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. He was born in Allen County to Frank and Eulalia Bobay Juif. His first wife, Edna, preceded him in death in 1949, and his second wife, Jean, whom he married in 1953, died in 1970. He was a farmer and retired director of Community State Bank, Avilla. For many years he was a breeder of purebred Hampshire hogs. Only nieces and nephews survive. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Nov. 11 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Albion. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. + 11-9-1988
Juif Cora M, about 72, of Albion, died Oct. 4, 1966 at her home. She was a native of this community, having been born south of Albion, and was a lifelong resident of this area. She had lived for a time in Fort Wayne with her husband, who was a postal employee, but when he retired six years ago they returned to Albion. She married Henry Juif in 1921. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. William H. Speaker. She is survived by her husband and four sisters, Mrs. Jessie Juif and Mrs. Emma Powell of Albion, Mrs. Etta Amick of Kimmell, and Mrs. Anna Seymoure of Avilla. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. Requiem mass was Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1966
Juif Edna Ruth, 38, died at her home December 20. Survivors are the husband, Bernard, her mother, Mrs. Frank Smith of Garrett, and one sister, Mrs. Danford Schoff, Washington D. C. Services December 23. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 12-21-1950 + 12-?-1950
Juif Eulalia, 74, died at the family home Monday. Surviving are her husband, Frank J. with whom she celebrated her golden wedding anniversary last Oct.; four sons, Paul A. of Fort Wayne, Henry C. and Bernard J. of Albion, Alexis P. of South Whitley; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Duehmig of Avilla; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Pepe, Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Amiel Bobay, Fort Wayne, and Clarence, Auburn. Funeral Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1947
Juif Frank J, 84, (b. 6-23-1869) died February 26, at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett of a heart ailment. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Duehmig; three sons, Bernard and Alexis of Albion, and Henry of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Jule, Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. George Matzen of Traverse City, Mich. Funeral Monday at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-4-1954 + 2-?-1954
Juif Henry C, 77, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. He was born in August 1894 in Allen County to Frank and Eulalia (Bobay) Juif. His wife, Cora M., whom he married Aug. 11, 1921, died Oct. 4, 1966. A retired postal employee, he moved to Albion from Fort Wayne in 1960. He was a member of the American Legion and a veteran of WW I. Surviving are two brothers, Alexis P. and Bernard, Albion. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Services at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion Saturday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Juif Jean - A two-car accident south of Kendallville Sunday claimed the life of Mrs. Jean Juif, 55, R. 1, Albion, and injured three others. She was born May 31, 1914, the daughter of Frank Fansler and Maude Smith. She was married in 1954 to Bernard Juif, who survives. He is on the board of directors at the Avilla Community State Bank. They moved to Albion in 1954 and have been residents of that area since then. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren in Garrett. Surviving in addition to her husband are one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Bonnie) Boyer of South Carolina and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary in Avilla. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-21-1970 + 5-?-1970
Juif Jessie V, 78, was born March 27, 1898 in Noble County to William Speaker and Margaret Sieber. She married Alexis Juif in Albion Nov. 29, 1923, and he survives. She was a lifelong resident of the Albion area. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Virginia (Junior) DeCamp, Albion; two sons, William, Wolcottville, and Phillip, Millersburg; and one sister, Mrs. Emma Powell, Huntertown; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Monday at the Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-24-1976 + 6-?-1976
Juillerat Harry, 78, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Whitley County July 15, 1902, he was the son of Edmund and Etta (Keel) Juillerat. He married Martha Wilson, who preceded him in death in 1961. A resident of Avilla area since 1959, he was a retired farmer and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sisters, Bertha Thorn and Berniece Alexander, both Columbia City, and Mary Giant, Fort Wayne; six brothers, Donald Gilbert, and Dale, all Columbia City; Ernest, Albion, Orval, Fort Wayne, and Ralph, Churubusco. Services Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Covington Gardens, Fort Wayne. ~ 12-4-1980 + 11-?-1980
Juillerat Martha Irene, 47, died July 24, at the Garrett Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Juillerat moved to this community from Columbia City about two years ago and resided on the former Dallas Hile property southeast of here. She was a member of the W.S.W.S. of the Calvary EUB Church and Avilla Chapter No. 155, OES. Survivors are the husband, Harry; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Metz, Tipp City, Ohio, Mrs. Ruth Harwood, Albion, Mrs. Garnet Yates, Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Mary Kimball, Springfield, Ohio; and four brothers, Charles Wilson, Troy, Ohio, Floyd Wilson, Lapeer, Mich., and Donald Wilson, South Bend. Funeral this afternoon in Calvary EUB Church. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. ~ 7-27-1961
Julow Arthur, 60, R. 1, died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born July 10, 1900 and moved to this community four and one-half years ago from Decatur. Surviving are the widow, Hazel, a son, Everett, at home; a brother, Walter of Galveston, Ind.; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Parker of Wolf Lake. The body was taken to L. E. Berhalter & Sons Funeral Home, where services were Tuesday. ~ 12-22-1960
Julow Hazel, 102, of Garrett, died Dec. 16, 2004 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born May 18, 1902 in Garrett to Elmer and Effie Griffin. She farmed with her husband, Arthur, who died in 1960. Surviving are 2 grandsons, Howard Julow of Waterloo and Dallas Julow of Auburn; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Everett; 3 brothers; and 4 sisters. Services Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 12-19-2004
Julow John, about 66 years old, resident of Whitley County for the past eight years, died Thursday in the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne from complications resulting from kidney and bladder trouble. He resided a half mile south and a half mile west of Collins in Smith Twp. Surviving are the widow, Dora; two sons, Walter of Greentown, Ind., and Arthur of Smith Twp; and a daughter, Dorothy, a nurse in the Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake; several grandchildren, brothers and sisters. He formerly lived near Cromwell. + 10-?-1933
Justice Jimmy W, 31, died Aug. 30 as the result of a car accident. He was born July 31, 1966 to James Willard and Shirley A. (Birge) Justice in Fort Wayne and was a resident of Johnson Road in Fort Wayne. He was the owner of Justice Automotive in Huntertown for the past ten years and a member of the Huntertown United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey J., and a daughter, Jenna Ann, at home; his father and stepmother, James W. and Kathy A. Justice of Fort Wayne; a brother, John W. of Fort Wayne; and 3 sisters, Lori A. Blain and Pam J. Cooley of Fort Wayne, and Patricia A. McCoy of LaOtto. He was preceded in death by his mother and 2 nephews. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-11-1997
Justice Shirley A, 54, died Tuesday at United Methodist Home, Warren. Born in LaOtto, she was the former director of sales at the Airport Hilton. Surviving are her husband, James W. Justice of Warren; 3 daughters, Dolores A. Blain and Pamela Sue Cooley of Fort Wayne and Patricia L. McCoy of LaOtto; 2 sons, James W. Jr. and John W. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Linda J. Harter of Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, Michael C. Birge of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and 5 grandsons. Services Saturday at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Justus Ida Mae, 72, died Monday at Morristown, Ind. Surviving are a son, Milton of Cromwell; three grandchildren, Robert Justus, Louise Cothrell, and Joanne Justus; and three great-grandchildren. + 12-?-1946
Justus Milton H, 76, formerly Cromwell town marshal and a retired carpenter, died Friday of cancer in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 15, 1898 in Freeport, Ind. to Charles and Ida Justus and married Thelma Snider July 2, 1921. She died Dec. 10, 1973. He was a member of the Cromwell Masonic Lodge, the American Legion, Carpenter’s Local 232, Fort Wayne, and a veteran of WW I. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Joan) King, Boca Raton, Fla., Mrs. Charles (Judy) Weaver, and Mrs. Cheryl Frost, both Syracuse; one son, Robert, Cromwell; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1974
Justus Nancy L, 75, of Ligonier, died Nov. 20, 2005 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been employed at Monsanto, Holiday Homes, and at Royal Imprints as a service representative. She was a member of West Noble American Legion Auxiliary, TOPS Club, Democrat Women and Ligonier United Methodist Church. She was born July 10, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Rudolph and Beulah (Borgelt) Helm. On Aug. 12, 1950 she married William Bailey in Toledo. He died July 7, 1969. On June 11, 1973 in Illinois she married Robert Justus. He died March 18, 1984. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Steve Hagen of Ligonier; 2 stepchildren; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Roy Ellsworth of Toledo and Sharon and Dave Turner of Findlay, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Jessica (Robert) Martin, Jeremy Cripe, Tyler and Ross Hagen. She was also preceded in death by a son, Tom Bailey on Feb. 14, 1984; and a brother, Charles Helm. Services Wednesday at the Crosswalk on Townline Road, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-21-2005
Justus Robert H, 62, of R. 1, Cromwell, died Sunday at his residence. Born Dec. 5, 1921 in Shelby County, he was the son of Milton and Thelma Snider Justus. On June 8, 1973 in Flora, Ill. he married Nancy Helm Bailey. A Cromwell area resident since 1933, he was a veterans’ service officer for this area; an Army veteran of WW II, member of American Legion Sparta Post 421, IBC of America Local 232 and DeKalb Voyeuger 40&8. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Crystal Suzanne of Kensington, Md.; a son, Robert H. Jr of Arlington, Va.; a stepdaughter, Debra Bailey of Warsaw; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Lea Joanne) King of Boca Raton, Fla., and Mrs. Charles (Judy) Weaver of Mesa, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. A stepson, Thomas Bailey, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-18-1984
Justus Thelma F, 67, Cromwell, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born in Shelby County to Farrell and Grace (Copple) Snider April 17, 1906, she had lived in Cromwell since 1931. She married Milton Justus April 7, 1921 in Shelbyville. She had been a member of the Ligonier Eastern Star Lodge and Cromwell American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joanne) King, Boca Raton, Fla.; one son, Robert, R. 1, Cromwell; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1973

Noble Notes: Sometimes I wake up Grumpy; other times I just let him sleep.