Kitchen Doyle A, 88, died July 19, 2007 at his Kendallville home. He owned and operated Kitchen TV and Appliance in Wolcottville for 37 years and was also a farmer and worked at McCray Refrigeration in his earlier days. A graduate of Wolcottville High School, he was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge 1301 of Kendallville. He was born in LaGrange County on June 18, 1919 to Aaron Davis and Mary Magdalene (Fisher) Kitchen. He married Evelyn Mae Hoover on April 12, 1941. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Connie and Harold Doutt of Albion, Julie and Tim Pease of Kendallville and Vicki Lash of Kendallville; a son, Rodney and Connie Kitchen of Wolcottville; 9 grandchildren, Brian Beckley, Carie Beckley, Andrea and Paul Hendrixson, Mark and Heather Pease, Kristin Pease, Jeni and Jeremy Cripe, Angie Lash, Tara and Shannon Layne and Aaron and Whittany Kitchen; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Phyllis Brandt of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Marjorie Rowlison of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Margaret Hoy and Mary Kitchen; and a brother, Jack. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2007
Kitchen Evelyn M, 86, of Kendallville, died December 6, 2011, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville. She was born in Wawaka on April 27, 1925, to Charles L. Hover and Lulu G. (Ritter) Hover Wells. She married Doyne Kitchen on April 12, 1941, in LaGrange and he died July 19, 2007. She and her husband owned and operated Kitchen TV and Appliance in Wolcottville for 37 years. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include her daughters, Connie and Harold Doutt of Albion, Julie and Tim Pease of Kendallville, Vicki Lash of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren, Carie Beckley, Andrea and Paul Hendrixson, Mark and Heather Pease, Kristin Pease, Jeni and Jeremy Cripe, Angie Lash, Tara and Shanon Layne, and Aaron and Whittany Kitchen, 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Kitchen; her grandson, Brian Beckley; her brothers, Gerald “Stub,” Wally, Orval and Delbert Hover; her sisters, Mary Becker, Eva, Ruby Kile, and Elizabeth Maggart. Funeral Dec. 9 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-8-2011
Kitchen George M, 83, died at the home of his son, G. L. Kitchen at Wawaka, from complications. He is survived by five children, Frank of St. Joe, Harley of Ottawa, O., Mrs. Lewis Reeder of Brighton, Mrs. Bertha Agier of Bowling Green, O., and G. L. Kitchen of Wawaka. Funeral Friday from the home and at Vaughneburg, where burial was made. + 3-?-1935
Kitchen Hazel B, 61, of R. 1, Rome City, died Nov. 28, 1955 in LaGrange County Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage while apparently recovering satisfactorily from surgery which she had undergone Nov. 16. She was a native of Rome City and a lifelong resident of this community. Surviving are the husband, John Edward Kitchen; a son, Robert, Rome City; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Kerns, LaGrange, Mrs. Phyllis Miller, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Mary Mock, Syracuse; and a brother, Forrest Waldron, Glendale, Calif. Services Wednesday in Rome City Baptist Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 11-?-1955
Kitchen Herbert W, 88, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Tuesday in Lutheran Home, Kendallville. He was born in LaGrange County Aug. 20, 1899, the son of Sheridan and Anna (Rowe) Kitchen. On June 1, 1932 he married Luella Rawles Perry. He had been a principal and school teacher for 43 years in LaGrange and Noble County schools. He was a member of Wolcottville United Methodist Church, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and AARP. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Janis) Bailey, Wabash, and Judith Rosevear, Munster; two sisters, Susie Hostetler, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Donald (Isadore) Henny, Fort Wayne; a brother, Johnie, Los Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Private services Friday. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 4-5-1988
Kitchen Ione Ann, 88, died Dec. 19, 2007 at her Rome City home. She was retired from the Rome City School cafeteria and was a member of Rehoboth Church. She was born March 22, 1919 in Lewisburg, West Va. to Howard and Ida (Dozier) Linthicum. On Sept. 26, 1936 in LaGrange she married John Kitchen. He died Nov. 3, 2003. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, John and Marcia Kitchen of Rome City, Kenneth and Laura Kitchen of Matthews, Ind., and Michael and Denise Kitchen of Crown Point, Ind.; 7 daughters and 6 sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Donat of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Marilyn and Jack Klinefelter of Warsaw, Marceil Ritter of Loveland, Col., Marcia and Mike Wooten of Wawaka, Maxine and Don Hunter of Acme, Mich., Mary and Steve Beha of Albany, Oh., and Melody and Brett Huffman of Kendallville; 31 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Ed Linthicum of Auburn and Albert Bennett of Big Island, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Elsie Linthicum of Goshen. She was also preceded in death by 9 brothers; one sister; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one son-in-law, Ron Ritter. Funeral private. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-11-2007
Kitchen John Edward, 88, Ligonier, died Thursday at Goshen Hospital. He had been a resident of Ligonier for one year. He was born in LaGrange County, the son of Sheridan and Annabelle (Rowe) and was a retired farmer. He was married Feb. 27, 1915 in Albion to Hazel Waldron, who died in Nov. 1955. One son, four sisters and one brother preceded him in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mary Mock of Syracuse, Helen Kerns of LaGrange and Phyllis Miller of Fort Wayne; and one son, Robert of Rome City; three brothers, Herbert of Wolcottville, Theron of Fort Wayne, and Johnny of Calif.; and two sisters, Susie Hostetler of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Isadora Henney of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 5-9-1985
Kitchen Robert, 85, died Nov. 3, 2003 in Parkview Noble Hospital. He had farmed in the Rome City area and had retired in 1963 after operating the Kitchen & Son Milk Service for 20 years. He had attended Rehoboth Church. He was born Aug. 19, 1918 in LaGrange to Edward and Hazel (Waldron) Kitchen. On Sept. 26, 1936 in LaGrange he married Ione Linthicum. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, John and Marcia of Rome City, Kenneth and Laura of Plymouth and Michael and Denis of Crown Point; 7 daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Donat of Mt. Vernon, Wash., Marilyn and Jack Klinefelter of Warsaw, Marceil and Ron Ritter of Loveland, Colo., Marcia and Mike Wooten of Wawaka, Maxine and Don Hunter of Acme, Mich., Mary and Steve Beha of Albany, Ohio, and Melody and Brett Huffman of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Mary Mock of Syracuse, Helen Kerns of LaGrange and Phyllis Miller of Fort Wayne; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a grandchild. Private services at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-5-2003
Kitchen Rodney J, 57, of Wolcottville died Dec. 23, 2010, in Goshen General Hospital. He was a 1972 graduate of East Noble High School. He received an associate degree in electronics from ITT in Fort Wayne. He was owner and operator of Kitchen TV & Appliance in Wolcottville and Kendallville for 30 years, and had most recently worked at Crest Homes in Middlebury. He was born November 15, 1953, in Kendallville to Doyne and Evelyn (Hoover) Kitchen. On December 2, 1978, in Kendallville he married Connie Ebey. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Whittany Kitchen of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Tara and Shanon Layne of Goshen; four grandchildren, Lucy Kitchen, Peyton Kitchen, Evan Layne and Caleb Jay Layne; his mother, Evelyn Kitchen of Kendallville; three sisters, Connie and Harold Doutt of Albion, Julie and Tim Pease of Kendallville, and Vicki of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral Dec. 27 in Wolcottville United Methodist Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2010
Kitson Elmon Finley, 80, Ligonier, member of the U. S. Regular Army for many years, served with the army in Indian Territory under President Harrison, in the Spanish-American War and in the World War. He was a native of Syracuse and in his adolescent days was a member of the Syracuse cornet band and also served an apprenticeship in printing. Surviving is a niece. Funeral Saturday at Kerr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1941 He was born in Noble County June 21, 1861, the son of Jacob and Rebecca Kitson. He died Nov. 20 in the Hines Veterans Hospital at Oak Park, Ill. His parents died some years ago, as did his sisters, Mrs. Alda Collar, Mrs. Bird Swartz and Mrs. Bertha Stephens. * 1940
Kitson Maude, 93, a resident of Ligonier until moving to the Fountainview Nursing Home, Goshen, six years ago, died Tuesday. She was born Aug. 22, 1888 in Warsaw to Charles and Mary (Cory) Marvel. In 1908 she married William Kitson, who died in 1967. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maynard (Mary Alice) Miller of Goshen; a son, Morris; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Private graveside services today at Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-10-1983
Kitson Rebecca F, 70, Syracuse, died last Monday in Goshen Hospital from complications of cancer. Born Aug. 4, 1908 in Fort Wayne, she had lived in the Syracuse community most of her life and was retired from Weatherhead Co. She was a member of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church and Syracuse OES. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Peterson, Chicago, Mrs. Keith (Patricia) Koble, Ligonier, Mrs. Thomas (Janet) Cotton, Teegarden; one son, Gerald, Warsaw; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four sisters, Mrs. Raymond Kitson, Syracuse, Miss Gertrude Fleming, Mrs. Edwin Gille, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. David Linstrom, Warren. One son, Jack, and a sister, Edna, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Wawasee Heights Baptist Church. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 6-?-1979
Kitson Walter, 36, of Ligonier, a flight instructor at an army air school near Fort Morgan, Colo., was one of two men killed Monday in the crash of an army training plane seven miles east of Fort Morgan. He left Ligonier June 1, 1942. He is survived by the widow, Mary (Snyder); the mother, Pearl, west of Ligonier; three sons, Lamar, Billy and Bobby; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Carney, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Schlotterback, Ligonier; and a brother, William, Ligonier. + 9-?-1942
Kitt David Truman, son of John and Elizabeth Kitt, was born in Wolf Lake Aug. 6, 1856 and died at his home near Merriam Feb. 8, 1933, aged 75 years, 6 months and 2 days. He had lived almost his entire life near his birthplace. He married Lura Stewart Aug. 6, 1882. In 1903 they took into their home Clara Stewart, now Eamick, and raised her to womanhood and known to them as their foster daughter. He was a charter member of the K. P. Order at Wolf Lake Lodge No. 397. He leaves his companion; two brothers, George near Merriam and Charles of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, May and Ida, living on the old homestead; his foster daughter and one foster grandchild, Roger Dean Eamick. Funeral Friday at the residence. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1933
Kitt Della May, about 80, (b. 1-14-1868) died Aug. 28, 1948 at her home in Merriam. She is survived by five nieces, Mrs. Will Barber of Merriam, Mrs. Inez Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Lelia Foote of Albion, Mrs. Hazel Rimpler of Goshen, and Mrs. Adda Palmer of Albion. Funeral Tuesday at the residence. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1948
Kitt Dica, 66, died Sept. 17 at the home near Merriam from cancer. Surviving are the husband, Omar; three sons, Merle Eamick of Paw Paw Mich., and Arlo and Will Eamick of Noble County; two sisters, Mrs. John Geiger of Noble County, and Mrs. Dorlin Winebrenner of Fort Wayne. She was first married to George Eamick, who died some years ago. Funeral Thursday from Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1935
Kitt Emily Jane was born July 21, 1856 at or near Waukegan, Lake County, Ill., the daughter of George and Charlotte Page Marsh, a member of a family of 13 children, 7 boys and 6 girls. A sister and 2 brothers were born in England; her sisters and three brothers preceding her in the sleep of death. At the age of one year she moved with her parents from Ill. to Webster County, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. April 17, 1878 she married John Miles Kitt. They had five children, and Charlotte Grace died at the age of 11 months. In 1882 with her husband and family, she moved to Noble County, where she lived to the time of her death, Aug. 11, 1929. She was a member of the Merriam Christian Church. Surviving are her husband; four children, Mrs. Lelia G. Foote and Mrs. Adda Palmer, Albion, Mrs. Mary Hazel Rimpler, Goshen, and Mrs. Inez Belle Johnson, Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren, Marcelle K. Foote, John C. and Jane Palmer, and Frances Emily Johnson. Funeral at the home Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1929
Kitt George M, 82, native of Noble Twp, died May 28 from a stroke of paralysis. He was born in Noble Twp Oct. 28, 1853 to John P. and Elizabeth Kitt. He married Elizabeth Schroeder, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. William Barber; and two sisters, May and Ida. Funeral from Merriam Chapel Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1935
Kitt Hershel M, 90, a resident of the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, died there Monday (d.12-10-1984). He was born in Merriam April 15, 1894, the son of Omar and Jennie (Winebrenner) Kitt. On June 12, 1915 he married Irene Chilcote, who died March 28, 1969. A lifetime Albion area resident and veteran of WW I, he owned the Chain O’ Lakes Rock Shop in Albion. He was a member of the Albion American Legion Post. Surviving are 3 sons, Alvin of Albion, and James and Martin, both of Colorado; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-10-1984
Kitt Irene M, about 72, died Nov. 28, 1969 at McCray Hospital. She was born Dec. 31, 1896 in Albion, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Chilcote. She was married to Herschel Kitt on June 12, 1915 in Albion EUB Church. She and her husband had been operating the Chain O’ Lakes Rock Shop since his retirement from Chilcote & Kitt, a cabinet-making company. Surviving are three sons, James O. of Grand Junction, Colo., Martin P. of Denver, Colo., and Robert Alvin of Albion; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Last rites at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home Dec. 1. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1969
Kitt James Harvey, son of John P. and Elizabeth Hively Kitt, was born on the old homestead in Noble Twp near the chapel, Feb. 4, 1861, and died at the same place, Dec. 2, 1929, aged 68 years, 9 months and 28 days. He leaves two sisters, Della May and Ida Belle, both residing on the old home farm; four brothers, George M., John M., David Truman, Noble County, and Charles W., Los Angeles, Calif. On Sept. 17, 1890 he married Grace Stangland, and they had two sons, Wilbur and Don, both of whom gave up their lives in the service of their country during the World War, Wilbur dying at Palo Alto, Calif., Oct. 9, 1923 from sickness contracted in the service, and Don was killed in action at Chateau Thierry, France, July 29, 1918. Harve, as he was known to all his friends, lived his entire life with the exception of a few years sojourn at Auburn, Ind., in Noble Twp. Funeral at Christian Chapel Dec. 5. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1929
Kitt John Miles, son of John P. and Elizabeth Hively Kitt, was born on the old homestead in Noble Twp June 23, 1855, and died at the home of his daughter in Albion on Jan. 3, 1931 at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 10 days. He was one of ten children, two sisters and two brothers having preceded him in death. He leaves four daughters, Lelia G. Foote of Albion, Sarah Adda Palmer of York Twp, Mary Hazel Rimpler of Goshen, and Inez Belle Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren, Marcelle K. Foote, John and Jane Palmer and Frances Emily Johnson; two sisters, Della May and Ida Bell, residing on the homestead in Noble Twp; three brothers, George M. and David Truman of Noble Twp, and Charles W. of Los Angeles, Calif. With the exception of a few years sojourn in Kansas and Iowa, he lived his entire life in Noble County, having been twice elected to the office of clerk of the Noble circuit court. He was a member of the K of P Lodge in Wolf Lake. April 17, 1878 he married Emily Jane Marsh at Webster County, Iowa. They had 5 daughters, Charlotte Grace having died in infancy, and his wife Aug. 11, 1929. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1931
Kitt Lura A, the daughter of James and Nancy Stewart, was born in Logan County, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1855, and died at her home near Merriam March 17, 1934, aged 78 years, 7 months and 14 days. She married David Truman Kitt Aug. 6, 1882. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1933. In 1889 she united with the Merriam Christian Church. She was the foster mother of Mrs. Orlo Eamich, taking her into their home when she was ten years old. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Edie Philips of Miami, Fla.; her foster daughter; one foster grandson. Funeral Monday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1934
Kitt Martin P, 77, died Jan. 26, 2002 at the Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was born Jan. 28, 1925 in Albion. He married Helen Haase, who preceded him in death. On July 25, 1972 in Wheat Ridge, Colo., he married Alice Diggins Darland. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Deanna Custer of Arvada and Sandra Partridge; 2 stepchildren; 2 brothers, James of Palisade, Colo., and Robert of Albion; and 6 grandchildren. A daughter, Robin Morgan, preceded him in death. His body was donated to the Anatomical Board of Colorado for use in medical education and science, after which it will be cremated. ^ 1-31-2002
Kitt Omar, about 90, (b. 3-10-1858) a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Merriam community, died May 8, 1948 at the home of his son, Hershel in Albion. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Viva Young, Rome City; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Don Stangland of near Albion. Funeral Monday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1948
Kitt Paul "Doc" died last Friday when his speeding auto crashed into the rear of a stalled truck on Highways No. 30 and 2 about 2 miles west of Fort Wayne. The youngest son of Omar and Jennie C. Kitt, he was born near Merriam and met his untimely death near Fort Wayne March 1, 1935, aged 33 years, 8 months and 21 days. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in May 1919. His mother preceded him in death in 1916. The last eleven years he roomed at the home of Mrs. Lillie Evans of Albion. He was the manager of the Albion Auto Sales and a member of the K of P Lodge of Albion. He is survived by his father, Omar; one sister, Mrs. Viva Kagey of Garrett, and one brother, Hershel of Albion. Services Sunday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Kitt Robert A, 81, of Albion, died January 1, 2014. He was born on November 11, 1932 the son of Herschel M. and Irene M. (Chilcote) Kitt in Albion. On December 23, 1950 he married Laura Rice in Wawaka. He is survived by his wife; 4 children, Brenda (Mack) VanAuken of Arkansas, Paul (Susan) Kitt of Elkhart, John (Melody) Kitt of Garrett, and Mark (Debra) Kitt of Albion; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Martin Kitt. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-5-2014
Kitt Sarah Ida Belle, daughter of John T. and Elizabeth Kitt, was born in Noble Twp June 29, 1869. She was one of a family of 10 children of which only May survives, and with whom she lived with on the Kitt homestead. She was a member of Christian Chapel. Funeral at the home last Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-4-1939
Kitzmiller Neal T, 64, R. 1, Cromwell, died on Oct. 13, 1983 from cancer. Born on Sept. 2, 1919 in Huntertown, Ind. to William and Blanche (Mountz) Kitzmiller, he married Evelyn Johnson on Feb. 14, 1939 and resided in Fort Wayne. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad after 30 years employment. He then managed Beck Martin Farms Campgrounds. Surviving are his wife; five sons and three daughters, including Diana Sorg, Cromwell; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six brothers; and seven sisters. Funeral Oct. 17, 1983 at McComb Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 10-13-1983
Kizer Ariel, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Kizer, 424 Matthews St., died at Mishawaka Monday in an automobile accident. He was born July 20, 1907 at South Bend and came to Kendallville with his parents 18 years ago. He graduated from K.H.S. with the class of 1925. Surviving are the parents; 3 sisters and one brother, Dessie, Bessie, Thomas and Myrtle, all at home. Funeral Thursday from the L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-24-1934
Kizer Emily, 88, of Cromwell, died at her home Tuesday. She leaves two stepsons, Walter and Perry of Cromwell. Funeral Thursday at the home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1935
Kizer Maude, 46, died Thursday from cancer and complications. She was born Nov. 28, 1889, the daughter of J. H. and Etta Wilson. She was one of six children, and at the age of eleven moved to Kendallville with her parents. She married Lake W. Kizer of Mishawaka on Feb. 28, 1907. They had 5 children, Ariel, the oldest son, being accidentally killed in an auto accident last April. They made their home at South Bend for one year following their marriage, later moving to Edgerton, O., where they resided for six years. Following that they moved to Kendallville, which they had since made their home. Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Dessie, Bessie and Myrtle; one son, Thomas, all at home; her parents of Rome City; three sisters, Mrs. Dessie Donat of Rome City, Mrs. Bessie Strayer of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Inez Long of South Bend; one brother, George of Rome City. She was a member of Noble Chapter 122 OES, Pythian Sisters and WBA Chapter 49, all of Kendallville, and the Methodist Church of Rome City. Funeral Monday at Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1936
Klaren Willetta DeLong, 74, of Lexington, Ky., and formerly of Kendallville, died Monday in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington following surgery three weeks ago. At one time she and her husband, Robert, owned Cree Lake Market and a donut shop in Kendallville. Her husband died in 1962. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Lee Buckner and Roberta DeLong Watts, and a son, Robert Nicholas, all of Lexington; and three grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Second Presbyterian Church in Lexington. Burial, Lexington. + 4-17-1989
Klausing John, 83, died January 31 at his home on E. Quincy St. He had been a Garrett resident for 45 years. He was born November 17, 1899 in Wren, Ohio, the son of Rev. John Henry and Emily (Berghegger) Klausing. He married Gladys Dannenberg at the Garrett Lutheran Church November 24, 1938. Surviving are his wife; two brothers, George, Traverse City, Mich., and Edmund, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Florentina Sack and Mrs. Lydia Mehl, Big Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Lorna Stell of Fort Wayne. Two brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the Zion Evangelical Church where he was organist for 50 years, and a teacher at Garrett’s Lutheran School. Services February 3 at the church. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. ~ 2-10-1983
Kleckner Henry C, a former pastor of the local Lutheran pastorate, died last Monday at his home in the Eberhard settlement near South Whitley where he was pastor of the local church. He and his family moved to the vicinity of South Whitley about a year ago from LaGrange where he had been called from Albion. Funeral in his church in Whitley County, Thursday, and interment at Constantine, Mich., Mrs. Kleckner’s former home. + 9-?-1931
Kleeman Donald M, 58, Garrett, died April 20 at DeKalb Hospital. He was born May 24, 1924 in Garrett, the son of William H. and Helen (Gingery) Kleeman. He married Katharine VanFleit October 30, 1947. He had worked for the Garrett Telephone Company, retiring in 1981 after 33 years’ service. He was a WW II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Gary, Jeffery and John, all Garrett; one daughter, Ann, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Peters and Mrs. Wilbur (Violet) Seigel, both of Garrett; and one grandchild. Services Saturday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 4-28-1983
Kleiman Isadore, 84, Kendallville, former owner of Kendallville Iron & Metal Co., died Monday in a hospital in Hollywood, Fla. Born in Chicago in 1902, he married Pearl Wikoff May 1, 1927. He was a member of the Kendallville Elks Club and Lions Club and on the board of directors of the Campbell & Fetter Bank for many years. He owned Kendallville Iron & Metal Co. from the late 1920’s to the early 1960’s. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Carolyn Winn of Roslyn, N.Y.; two sons, Bernard of Pittsburgh, Pa., and David of Indianapolis; three brothers; one sister; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Piser-Weinstein Funeral Home in Chicago. Burial, Waldheim Cemetery in Chicago. + 12-29-1986
Kleiman Lenore "Lee", 54, of Chicago, died Thursday at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Bernard; her father, Jack Silver of Fla.; a daughter, Lynn Mamet of Chicago; a son, David Mamet of Conn. and Calif.; a stepdaughter, Leslie Kleiman, and a stepson, David Kleiman, both of Chicago; a sister and three grandchildren. Arrangements pending in Chicago. + 6-28-1984
Klein Amanda J, 76, died last Saturday at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. Surviving are the husband, John A. of Kendallville; three brothers and one half-brother, John Strawser of Corunna, George Strawser of Fort Wayne, Sherman Strawser of Helmer, and Albert Higby, Reading, Mich. Funeral Monday. Burial, Hudson. + 7-?-1941
Kleinrichert Carl H, 66, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Fort Wayne July 9, 1930 to Carl L. and Mildred M. (Johnson) Kleinrichert. On Oct. 18, 1952 in Fort Wayne he married Dolores J. Schneider. He was an electrical contractor and owned Carl's Bait Store in Rome City, formerly working for Kraft Foods and as an electrical engineer for Fort Wayne Community Schools. He was a member of St. Gaspar's Catholic Church and American Legion Post 381, Rome City. Surviving are his wife; 5 daughters, Mara L. Smith of Leburn, Ky., Carla D. Fiandt of Albion, Laura M. Shull of Wolcottville, Nina M. Kleinrichert of Topeka and Nita Dodd of Rome City; 3 sons, Kent and Kurt of Fort Wayne and Bart of Wolcottville; a brother, Dennis, of Fort Wayne; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in St. Gaspar's Church. Burial, St. Gaspar's Cemetery. + 5-3-1997
Klemm Elsie, 94, died May 23, 1994 at The Arbors of Fort Wayne. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County on Feb. 14, 1900, a daughter of Lewis C. and Sarah Jane (Russell) Boggs. She retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne in 1965 after 22 years. On Nov. 14, 1918 she married Herman F. Klemm. He died Oct. 22, 1990. Surviving are 2 sons, Herman Jr. of Elkhart and Lyle E. of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Carolyn Hanour of Fort Wayne; a sister, Edna Chiddister of Fort Wayne; a brother, Henry Boggs of Berne; 20 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Walter and Arnold, and a daughter, Maxine Rule. Funeral Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 5-23-1994
Klemm Maude died at her home in Fort Wayne Sept. 21. She was the daughter of Ira and Sarah (Price) Kiblinger, deceased, was born in Albion, and reared to womanhood here where she received a high school education. She was a member of Wayne St. Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Shiloh Chapter No. 141, OES, and Deborah Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include two stepchildren, Carl Klemm and Mrs. John R. Arnold, both Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Gants, Cromwell; and a niece, Ernestine Gants, who has made her home with Mrs. Klemm for 16 years. Funeral Sunday at Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1937
Klick Edward C, 65, of Cromwell, died of carcinoma of the liver following an operation at the Methodist Hospital in Fort Wayne July 13. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Cromwell and the IOOF Lodge at Albion. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Jennie (Crow) Klick; a sister, Mrs. Mary Bartley; and a brother, John Walter Klick of Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1937
Klick John Walter, 65, died at his home in Sparta Twp three miles from Kimmell Saturday from carcinoma. He was born in Ligonier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Klick. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude; a daughter, Mrs. Marion Schlotterback of Brimfield; and one granddaughter, Miss Joan Schlotterback; and a sister, Mrs. Mary K. Bartley of Kimmell. Funeral at the home Dec. 4. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1939
Kline Albert M, 61, died Wednesday at his home in Jefferson Twp of a heart ailment. Funeral will be Friday at the Miser Funeral Home. Burial in Sweet Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, three sons, a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. 5-?-1941
Kline Alfred K, 67, R. 2, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. The son of Fred and Minnie (Witzke) Kline, he was born July 13, 1909 in Noble County. On May 26, 1933, he married Mildred Coffelt in Albion. A retired employee of Penn Central Railroad, he was a lifetime resident of Kendallville. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; three daughters, Mrs. Merlin (Pat) Gienger, Kendallville, Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Middleton, Albion, Mrs. Sue Ramsey, Chico, Calif.; five sons, Kenneth and Larry, Kendallville, James and John, Albion, Caryle, Mansfield, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Owen, Kendallville, Mrs. Della Whetzel, Hudson, Mrs. Helen Perkins, Hudson; 17 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +12-?-1976
Kline Altha M, 78, of R. 2, Waterloo, died today in Cameron Memorial Hospital, Angola. Born June 29, 1900 in Ohio, she was the daughter of Lewis V. and Clara E. (Uhl) Grossman. She married Ray A. Stillinger who died in 1953. She then married Paul Kline in 1957. She was employed by McCray Hospital as a nurses’ aide 1953-59. She was a member of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church and the Neighbors Club in Waterloo. Survivors are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Martha) Stiffner, R. 1, Wawaka; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Allen (Virginia) Scranage, Ashley; a step-grandson, Gary Grandlienard of Calif. who was raised by Mrs. Kline; a stepson, Robert Kline, R. 2, Waterloo; a brother, Lester, Kendallville; 2 granddaughters. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1979
Kline Ashley Nicole was stillborn Wednesday in South Bend Hospital. Surviving are the parents, Roger Rowe and Tammy Sue Kline of Buchanan and formerly of Avilla; grandparents, Ed and Karen Kline of Buchanan, and Louise and Sharon Hyde of Avilla; and great-grandparents, Harry and Evelyn Watson of Cromwell. Funeral Monday in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Mich. + 7-27-1988
Kline Betsy Melissa (Hatch) was born in Richland County, Ohio June 18, 1834; died March 21 at her residence 3 and one-half miles west of this city at the age of 58 years 9 months and 3 days. She married Jacob Kline April 10, 1851. She leaves a husband, 6 sons and 3 daughters. Funeral at Union Chapel in Jefferson Twp on Wednesday. ^ 3-24-1893
Kline Betty B died May 6 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 1, 1922, the daughter of Lloyd and Laurel (Cary) Becker. She married David E. Kline October 17, 1944 in Noble County. She was a lifetime Noble County resident, was employed by Central Noble School Corporation and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Dennis, R. 1, Avilla; a daughter, Mrs. Victor (Linda) Trowbridge, Columbia City; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services Friday in Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 5-13-1982 + 5-5-1982
Kline Betty L, 71, died Saturday in her Brimfield residence. She was born in Wolcottville on Sept. 9, 1924 to Cecil Myron and Mable Beatrice (Randol) Franklin. She married Francis Jack Stevens on Feb. 1, 1942. He died in Dec. 1960. On Oct. 16, 1971 she married Raymond Kline. Surviving are her husband; 5 daughters, Betty Lou Hendrix and Paula Fox of Rome City, Roxy Sands of Orlando, Fla., Kathy Maynard of Albion, and Carolyn E. Williams of LaGrange; 6 sons, Jack W. Stevens of Joplin, Mo., Walter Kline of Kendallville, Kent Kline of Wolcottville, Michael Raymond Kline Jr. of Brimfield, and Steven Kline of Albion; a brother, Walter Max Franklin of Kendallville; 27 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A brother, Cecil, and a sister, Liesel Stout, also preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-17-1996
Kline Billy William, 64, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County near Lisbon on March 2, 1930 to Carl and Lola (Miller) Kline. On Sept. 7, 1963 in Kosciusko County he married Retta Sue Arnett. He graduated from the Indiana State School for the Deaf in Indianapolis in Jun 1949. He worked for Perfection Biscuit Co. in Fort Wayne and was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; his mother, a son, Jeff of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Josephine Becker and Barbara Owsley of Wolcottville and Patricia Schofield of Howe; 3 brothers, Oscar of Ligonier, Raymond of Brimfield and Franklin of LaGrange. A brother, Carl, preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-8-1994
Kline Bonnie Jean, 69, died July 5, 2002 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born June 2, 1933 in Albion to Carl and Eva (Coe) Ravenscroft. She retired from Essex Wire in Ligonier and was a member of Albion Wesleyan Church. On Sept. 3, 1982 she married David Kline. He died May 5, 1995. Surviving are 2 stepchildren and a sister, June M. Jacob of Albion. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Robert. Services July 9, 2002 at Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 7-7-2002
Kline Caleb was born in Morrow County, Ohio June 20, 1834; died in Kendallville Sept. 2, aged 71 years 2 months and 13 days. He came to this city when quite young and at the beginning of the Rebellion joined the 30th Ind. Regt.; saw active service, was discharged on account of disabilities, but when able re-enlisted and went to the front until the close of the war. Excepting 2 years that he was an inmate of the Soldiers’ Home, Marion, Ind., he has been resident of this place. His wife, 5 sons and 3 daughters survive. Funeral from the residence on E. Grant St. Sept. 4. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-8-1905
Kline Carl E, 73, died Nov. 10, 1994 at Vencor Hospital, LaGrange. He was born May 28, 1921 in Kendallville, the son of Carl and Marie (Miller) Kline. He served in the U.S. Army and was a WW II veteran. He retired from Starcraft as a shipping clerk and was a member of South Milford Church of Christ, American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 2749, and Disabled American Veterans. He married Mary Wirick Feb. 2, 1942 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Patricia Schofield, Howe; 3 sons, Thomas, Kendallville, Larry, Fort Collins, Col., Gregory, Chico, Calif.; 8 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Josephine Becker and Barbara Owsley of Wolcottville; 4 brothers, Raymond, Brimfield, Oscar, Ligonier, Billy, Kendallville, and Franklin, LaGrange. Funeral Sunday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 11-10-1994
Kline Carolyn Ann, 49, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 31, 1943 in Coldwater, Mich. to Robert John and Minnie Faythe (May) Myers. On Jan. 8, 1961 in Sturgis, Mich., she married Michael Patrick Kline. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis (Melinda) Shepherd of Wolcottville; 2 sons, Michael and Mark of Kendallville; a daughter-in-law, Pam Kline of Kendallville; her stepmother of Rockford, Ill.; 3 sisters, Lillian Cooper of Seminole, Okla., Alice Olsen of Angola and Patty Ippen of Rockford; a brother, Charlie Myers of Rockford; and 2 grandsons, Lucas Kline and Joshua Shepherd. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-7-1993
Kline Carrie R, 84, of Kendallville, died Feb.19, 2010 at Kendallville Manor HealthCare Center. She had worked at A&P Foods, Food Town, Rogers and Maloley grocery stores, retiring on April 30, 1981. She graduated from Garrett High School in 1944. She attended Wayne Center Methodist Church and was a member of the Charm and Chatter Home Extension Club. She was born March 16, 1925 in Garrett to George F. and Ione (Squires) Schulthess. She married Robert B. Kline on Nov. 2, 1945 in Garrett. He died Nov. 16, 1994. Surviving are 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Jayne and Don Olsen of Moffat, Colo., Connie and Terry Helmer of LaGrange and Judy and Bob Bollinger of Kendallville; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Karla Kline of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Scott and Michelle Olsen, Jon and Nikki Olsen, Kasey and Micah Findley, Michelle and Glenn Wright, Cori and Bob Yoder, Matt Bollinger, Arin and Ben Shaffer, and Jason and Hillary Kline; 12 great-grandchildren, Kyle Olsen and Kaytlin Olsen, Ryan Olsen, Cole Findley and Mikayla Findley, Taylor Wright and Dalton Wright, Charlie Yoder and Carigan Yoder, Selah Bollinger and Lincoln Bollinger, and William Kline; one sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Emmett Lovell of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Peggy Jo; 3 sisters, Dorothy Warford-Vazquez, Jane Grube and Mildred Delong; and a brother, Robert Schulthess. Funeral Feb. 23 at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake view Cemetery. ^ 2-21-2010
Kline Claudia M, 89, died July 2, 1995 in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. She was born in rural Albion on Oct. 19, 1950 to Frederick and Laura (Hufty) Ruffing. On March 15, 1925, in Albion she married Ivan B. Kline. He died Jan. 31, 1984. She had worked in the dietary department of Lutheran Homes for 10 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Kendallville and the Ladies Aid of Rehoboth Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Lois) Hetrick of Brimfield; 2 sons, Sam of Kendallville and Fred of Albion; a stepbrother, Harold Bushong of Albion; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-2-1995
Kline Coral E, 91, died Friday in the Lutheran Home. Born Aug. 6, 1887 in Florida, Ohio, she was the daughter of William H. Waite and Adella Lowry. She married Charles J. Kline on April 29, 1909 in Napoleon, Ohio. He died in 1952. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mildred Guthrie, Delta, Ohio, Josephine Lackey, Marion, Ohio, Irene Davis, Fort Wayne, Betty Alexander, Kendallville; two sons, Clement, Marion, Lawrence (Bill), Kendallville; one sister, Wanda Sworden, Napoleon, Ohio; one brother, John Waite, Toledo, six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One sister and one brother preceded her in death. Services at Hite Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Pettisville Cemetery, Ohio. + 11-?-1978
Kline Daniel, 46 years, 3 months and 24 days, died in Ligonier of consumption Feb. 3. ^ 2-12-1880
Kline David E, 73, died May 5, 1995 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Wayne Twp, Noble County, to Albert M. and Inez (Masten) Kline. On Oct. 17, 1944 he married Betty Becker. She died May 5, 1982. In September 1982 in Albion he married Bonnie J. Ravenscroft. He was a 15-year employee of the Indiana Dept. of Transportation; a U.S. Army Airborne Forces veteran of WW II where he served as a sergeant in the Glider Infantry. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 246 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Linda Trowbridge of Columbia City; a son, Dennis E. of Avilla; grandchildren, Alicia, Kyle and Kurt Kline and Kari and Karla Trowbridge. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Funeral Monday in Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. + 5-5-1995
Kline Dolores J, 67, of Wawaka, died June 23, 2004 at her residence. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1954 and worked at Epic Corp. in Kendallville until retiring in 1999. She was married to Franklin Kline. She was born Dec. 30, 1936 in Kendallville to Fred P. and Lucille (LaBell) Wilson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Randy Dickerhoof of Kendallville; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Marcia Kline of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Judy Dawson of Angola, Erma Flora of South Bend and Nanette Nicoski of St. Paul, Minn.; grandchildren, Crystal and Joshua Keen, Jennifer, Shannon and Bobby Kline and Julie Fender; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Kline on March 4, 2003, and a brother, Paul Wilson. Private family services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. ^ 6-27-2004
Kline Donald, 52, 453 Freeman St., was found dead at a Drake Road residence from an apparent heart attack. He was born Sept. 10, 1924 to Ivan and Claudia Kline. He was a resident of this area most of his life. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was employed by the city. He is survived by his wife, Winifred; three sons, Ron, Chicago, Don, LaGrange, Duane, Bloomington, Minn.; his parents; one sister, Mrs. Russell (Lois) Hetrick, Elkhart; three brothers, Dean, Hawaii, Sam, Kendallville, Fred, Cree Lake; five grandchildren; and his grandmother, Laura Bushong, Albion. One sister preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +8-?-1976
Kline Dorothy A, 81, died Jan. 29, 1995 in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Noble County on Jan. 17, 1914 to George and Anna (Moore) Bower. On Jan. 21, 1933 in Albion she married Paul Kline. He died in 1964. She had retired from Lutheran Homes after 27 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are 2 sons, Keith of Albion and Ray of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Marjorie Hart of Kendallville and Kathryn Kipp of Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Charles Bower of Churubusco; 5 grandchildren, Allen, Steven and Douglas Kline, Kimberly Foster and Jennifer Rollins; and 4 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Vera Bower and Edna Crofoot, and a brother, Robert, Bower, preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1-29-1995
Kline Earl M, 76, a native of North Webster and former Ligonier grocer, died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital at Marion. He was a veteran of WW I. Born Sept. 21, 1894, he was the son of William and Madge (Makemson) Kline and had resided most of his life in Ligonier. In 1921 he was married to Margaret Horner, who died in 1939. A 32nd degree Mason at Ligonier, he was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James (Julia) Coy, Ligonier, Mrs. Raymond (Constance) Silveus, Sarasota, Fla.; and six grandchildren. One son and one sister preceded him in death. Graveside rites Tuesday in North Webster Cemetery. + 7-?-1971
Kline Edith Jean, daughter of Ivan B and Claudia M Kline, born Aug. 2, 1927 and died Feb. 27, 1928, aged 6 months and 25 days, from erysipelas. A short funeral was held at the home Wednesday. Burial, Union Cemetery. + 2-?-1928
Kline Eliza, about 80, died Nov. 22, 1956 at her home on R. 3, Albion. She was the widow of Samuel Kline, who died a few years ago. Surviving are nine children, Kenneth, Robert and Rodney of Albion, Ivan and Paul of Kendallville, Clare of Fort Wayne, Virgil and Harley of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Earl Henney of Avilla. Final rites Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-?-1956
Kline Everett B, 61, R. 1, Pretty Lake, died Friday in McCray Hospital. He was born Jan. 15, 1911 in South Milford to Emanuel and Olive Kline. He married Thelma M. Whitney June 2, 1935 in New Paris. Living all of his life in the vicinity, he is survived by his mother; his wife; a son, Charles E., R. 1, Rome City; a brother, Paul, R. 1, Corunna; and a sister, Pauline Ruble, Fort Wayne. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1972
Kline Faye Ethel (Green), 81, died Nov. 11 in a Three Rivers hospital. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James (Phyllis) Galloway; three grandsons; and three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cleo A. Green, Ligonier, and Hobart Green, Rocky Ford, Colo. Funeral last Thursday in Three Rivers, Mich. Burial, Centreville, Mich. + 11-11-1968
Kline Florence Anna, 76, of Sturgis, Mich., died Friday at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, Mich. She was born in LaGrange County Jan. 25, 1912, the daughter of Chancey and Edna (Camp) Shultz. On June 2, 1946 in Kendallville she married Russell E. Kline, who died Aug. 24, 1982. She moved from Kendallville to Sturgis in 1947. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sturgis. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Nancy) Barthel of Hickory Corners, Mich.; four sisters, Dorothy Rauh of Kendallville, Louise Stubig of White Pigeon, Mich., Vivian Cain of Larido, Fla., and Phyllis Marqueling of Fort Wayne; a grandson, Daniel Barthel of Hickory Corners. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Sturgis. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery. + 12-8-1988
Kline Frederick R, 66, of Albion, died December 5, 2000 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Albion to Ivan and Claudia (Ruffing) Kline. He married Ethel Wallen on December 24, 1954 in Brimfield. She survives. He retired in August 1996 from J. B. Tool Die & Engineering in Fort Wayne. He was a member of American Legion Post 240 in Avilla and VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville. He is also survived by a daughter, Teresa Cain of Kendallville; a son, Dan of Fort Myers Beach, Fla.; a sister, Lois Hetrick of Brimfield; a brother, Sam of Kendallville; a granddaughter, Tiffany Spidel of Decatur, Ill.; and a grandson, Jeremy Spidel of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Don and Dean. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home. Burial at a later date. ~ 12-21-2000
Kline George, 6-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kline of Ligonier, former resident of South Milford suffered a skull fracture in a fall from the children’s slide at the school grounds. He had been attending kindergarten at the time of the accident. Following the accident the slide was removed from the school grounds. Surviving are the parents; sister Julia 8, and sister Constance 4. Funeral from the home Thursday. Burial, North Webster. + 10-?-1929
Kline Harold J, 84, Kendallville, died this morning in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born Aug. 4, 1899 in Bunker Hill, he was the son of A. A. and Millie (Robinson) Kline. On Aug. 14, 1921 in Kendallville, he married Mildred R. Barker, who died Oct. 17, 1980. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Kendallville. He is survived by one son, Robert of Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Blech of Kendallville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. One sister, Ruth, preceded him in death. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-14-1984
Kline Harold L, 72, of Kendallville, died July 5, 2011, at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. He was born in Kendallville on Oct. 15, 1938, to Robert and Rosalie (Cunningham) Kline. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 86 and VFW Post 2749, Kendallville. He married Jacquilin Kotterman on Aug. 4, 1981 near South Milford. He was a railroad engineer for 27 years with CSX in Garrett. He attended the Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Rome City. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald and Tina Kline of Auburn and Harold Kline of Garrett; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy Kline Carson of Albion, Julie and Steve Blankenship of Kendallville and Jeanie Potts of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Nathan and Megan Kline, Caleb and Holly Blankenship and Skylar Potts; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Nancy Kline of Kendallville and Fred and Deb Kline of Kendallville; and 4 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Jean and Warren Poage of Kendallville, Sharon and Keith Rhodes of Riverside, Calif.; Betty and Dick Ramsey of Chico, Calif., and Debbie Meyer of Warsaw. Celebration of life Friday at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Rome City. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-6-2011
Kline Haskle, 76, R. 2, Bristol, died Friday at Goshen Hospital. Born in LaGrange April 9, 1899, he lived the past 7 years in his present home but resided in the Bristol and Goshen areas most of his life. He worked for Federal Press, Elkhart until his retirement and was a member of Little Pine Church of the Brethren. On March 13, 1920 he married Eva Cripe. Surviving are his wife; five sons, Max L., Haskle Jr., Robert L., and Dale L., all of Bristol, and George M., Elkhart; three daughters, Mrs. Wilford (Evelyn) Murdock, Goshen, Mrs. Robert (Pearl) Overholser, South Bend, and Mrs. Berdett (Marjorie) Horn, Bristol; 33 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Shirley, Indianapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Freda Tully and Mrs. Alva (Evelyn) Eash, Goshen, and Mrs. Norman (Ruby) Rathke, Kimmell. Funeral Thursday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial, Little Pine Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Kline Hester died Monday at the residence of her son-in-law, John Bloomfield in this city from the effects of a fall she sustained in Oct. last. She was nearly 82 years of age. Funeral at the Christian Church on Tuesday. ^ 3-5-1886
Kline Homer R, 85, R. 1, Rome City, died Tuesday at Kendallville Manor. A lifetime area resident, he was born Jan. 25, 1903 in Kendallville, the son of Albert and Inez (Masten) Kline. On June 25, 1949 in Garrett he married Pearl Ross. Surviving are his wife; two stepdaughters, Mary E. Feightner of Auburn and Betty Graves of Wawaka; a brother, David of Albion. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Private services Friday at Hutchins Funeral Home in Wolcottville. + 10-11-1988
Kline Howard A was born Oct. 23, 1926 and died Oct. 9, 1975. Services from Kistler Funeral Home, Hudson, Ind. Oct 2. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Kline Inez B, about 85, Albion, Noble County native, died June 4, 1968 at Whitley County Hospital. She was born July 6, 1882 in Green Twp, the daughter of David and Almeda (Huntsman) Masten, and had lived her entire life in Noble County until about five years ago when she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Lowell Haney of R. 5, Columbia City. She was married March 25, 1901 to Albert Kline, who died in May 1941. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Haney are three sons, Homer of Pleasant Lake, Howard of Ashley, and David of R. 3, Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Golda Ohlin of Chicago; one half-sister, Mrs. Paul Albright of Angola; one half-brother, Alva Masten of Pleasant Lake; and four grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion Friday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 6-?-1968
Kline Ivan B, 80, of Kendallville, died Tuesday at the Lutheran Home. He was born in Noble County Aug. 31, 1903, the son of Samuel and Pearl (Ferguson) Kline. On March 15, 1924 in Albion he married Claudia Ruffing. He was a retired farmer and foundry worker and a member of the VFW Fathers Auxiliary. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Lois) Hetrick of Brimfield; three sons, Dean of Honolulu, Hawaii, Sam of Kendallville, and Fred of Albion; a sister, Ione Henney of Grand Rapids, Mich.; a brother, Clare of Angola; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A son, an infant daughter, six brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville Friday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1-31-1984
Kline John D, 69, of Albion, died March 31, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Kendallville on Dec. 23, 1040 to Alfred and Mildred (Coffelt) Kline. On Dec. 17, 1960 in Albion he married Diana Rathke. He e from Group Dekko after 20 years of service. Prior to that he worked 13 years for International Harvester in Fort Wayne and for Conrail. Surviving are his wife; a son, Jon M. Kline of Auburn; 2 daughters, Janetta and John Martinez of Defiance, Ohio, and Joanna M. Kline of Auburn; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Kurb and Sharon Kline of Mansfield, Ohio, Kenny Kline, Jim and Diane Kline and Larry and Terry Kline, all of Kendallville; and 3 sisters, Pat Gienger of Kendallville, Sue Meyers of Chico, Calif., and Mary Parvu of Kendallville. Funeral April 3 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Cremation will follow. ^ 4-2-2010
Kline John Washington, a settler of the year 1846 who died at his home three miles northeast of Albion on April 15, 1896, was a native of the state of Pa. He was born in York County of that state April 17, 1821, and therefore lacked but two days of 75 years. At the age of 11 years he went with his parents to Canton, Ohio in 1832 and resided there or in that vicinity for 13 years. In 1845, being 24 years old, he joined the Masonic order. The next year, 1846, he came to Noble County, arriving here in Nov. Two years and a half afterward he married Elizabeth, a daughter of Lewis Potts, a pioneer of 1836. The marriage took place on the 19th of May, 1850, and on the 4th of Aug. following, less than 3 months from their wedding day, the young wife died. In 1854, Dec. 21, he married Louisa, the sister of his deceased bride, and this union continued until his death. His wife, one daughter, six grandchildren, the son-in-law and one sister survive. The sister is Mrs. Christiana Skinner of Albion, widow of James Skinner, the pioneer of Jefferson Twp who died many years ago. He was a carpenter by trade, having served his apprenticeship in Ohio before coming to Noble County. His widow, Mrs. Louisa (Potts) Kline, who is one of the first pioneers, her continuous residence in Jefferson Twp dating back to 1836, remains at the old Kline homestead three miles northeast of Albion. With her are their only daughter, Mrs. Eugenia Belt, her son-in-law, Edwin Belt and six grandchildren. A sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Schaff, reside in Albion. Mrs. Kline and Mrs. Schaff are daughters of Lewis Potts, a pioneer of 1836 who took a leading part in the early affairs of Jefferson Twp. + Clippings book
Kline John Wilson was born April 15, 1857 in Avilla, and died August 24, 1893, at the home of his mother, aged 36 years, 4 months and 9 days. Funeral took place in the Evangelical Church at Avilla August 25. He leaves a mother, three sisters and two brothers, with many relatives. Interment in the Avilla Cemetery. ~ 1893
Kline Joyce Ann, 54, of Brimfield, died Dec. 1, 2005 at her home. She had been employed for 5 years at Courier in Kendallville and formerly for 17 years in housekeeping at McCray Hospital. She was born July 8, 1951 in Kendallville to Richard and Jean (Growcock) Huth. She married Raymond Kline on Sept. 25, 1966 in Brimfield. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Lynn of Rome City, Ryan and Richard of Brimfield; her father and stepmother of Wolcottville; a sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and David Smith of Wolcottville; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Randy Huth of LaGrange and Darrell and Christin Huth of Jacksonville, Fla.; a stepbrother; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother. Services Saturday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial Woodland Cemetery. ^ 12-2-2005
Kline Kay Ann, 42, of Kendallville, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Born in Noble County Dec. 25, 1937, she was the daughter of John and Fay (McCoy) Friskney. She married Kenneth R. Kline May 25, 1958 in Kendallville. She had lived in the Kendallville area 19 years, moving from South Milford. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; her parents at R. 3, Wolcottville; three sons, Steve K. of Kendallville, and Randy L. and Ronnie L. at home; two sisters, Mrs. Janice Gose, Arvada, Colo., and Mrs. Viana J. Spencer of Fort Wayne. Services Thursday in St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1980
Kline Kenneth K, about 58, died at his home on R. 3, Albion Dec. 24, 1964. He was born Aug. 2, 1906 in Noble County and was a lifetime resident of the community. He had been employed as a painter until his illness, was a veteran of WW II and a member of the Albion American Legion Post. He is survived by six brothers, Virgil and Harley of Grand Rapids, Mich., Ivan of Kendallville, Clare of Fort Wayne, and Rodney and Robert of Albion; one sister, Mrs. Ione Henney of Avilla. Funeral Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-?-1964
Kline Kenny C, 47, died Friday in his Ligonier residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1950 in Kendallville to Oscar and Marguerite (Randol) Kline. On June 7, 1980 in Cromwell he married Odessa McCoy. He had worked for Walbro Corp. in Ligonier. He is survived by his wife; his father and stepmother; 4 sons, Steven, Jeremy and Brian of Ligonier and Kenny of Fla.; one daughter, Megan of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Calvin of Syracuse and Randy and Ricky of Ligonier; and 2 sisters, Mrs. James (Connie) Parsons and Mrs. Charles (Karen) Anglin of Cromwell. Funeral Monday at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier with Ricky Kline officiating. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-14-1997
Kline Mary B, 89, of South Milford died March 5, 2011 in Parkview Noble Hospital. She was a homemaker. She was born January 1, 1922, in Noble County to Thomas and Lera (Heltzel) Wirick. On February 2, 1942, she married Carl E. “Lew” Kline. He died in 1994. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry D. and Marianne Kline of Fort Collins, Col., and Gregory L. and Linda Kline of Chico, Calif.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Thomas Kline; a granddaughter, Shannon Kline; 3 sisters, Helen Kief, Ruby Shaffer and Ruth Reinoehl; and 5 brothers, Raymond, Walter, Robert, Alvin and Melvin Wirick. Funeral March 12 in Young Family Funeral Home. ^ 3-10-2011
Kline Raymond R, 91, of Brimfield died March 03, 2011, at his residence. He was a truck driver for Kendallville Iron & Metal and Kendallville Foundry. He attended St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. He was born February 20, 1920, in Kendallville to Carl and Marie (Miller) Kline. He was married to Betty Stevens. She preceded him in death. On June 7, 1997, in Ashley, he married Sally L. (James) Diemer. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Paula Fox of Rome City, Kathy Kline of Rome City, and Roxy Ann Sands of Orlando, Florida; four sons, Sonny Kline of Brimfield, Michael (Emma) Kline of Albion, Steve (Trina) Kline of Albion, and Kent Stevens (Todd Rupert) of Hudson; 37 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Ousley of Wolcottville and Pat (Dean) Scofield of Howe; and a brother, Frank Kline of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jo Becker; and three brothers, Billy, Carl “Louie”, and Oscar Kline. Funeral March 7 in Young Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 3-4-2011
Kline Lawrence "Bill", 65, Kendallville, died today at McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1914 in Ohio, he was the son of Charles and Coral (Waite) Kline. He was employed as janitor at the Kendallville city hall. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Guthrie, Delta, Ohio, Mrs. Josephine Lackey, Marion, Ohio, Mrs. Irene Davis, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Betty Alexander, Kendallville; and one brother, Clement, Marion. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Pettisville, Ohio. + 1-?-1979
Kline Lester Washington, 54, a retired restaurant owner in Avilla and Auburn and a resident of Auburn and Fairfield Twp most of his life died at his home in Auburn last Friday after suffering a fatal heart attack. He was born on July 4, 1896 in Fairfield Twp, the son of William and Annie Kline, both now deceased. William Kline was a well-known baker, selling his products from house to house in Auburn a number of years ago. About two years ago he purchased a restaurant in Avilla and operated it until the time of his heart attack. He was then instructed by his physician to cease active work and the family moved to their home in Auburn. He married Audrey Leins at Coldwater, Mich. on July 16, 1915. She formerly resided in the Corunna community. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Glenn Parsell of Hudson, Ind., Mrs. Donald LaCroix of Vermont, Ill., Mrs. Ralph Barkey and Mrs. Everett Stebing both of Auburn; a son Charles Kline of Delmar, Iowa, and 13 grandchildren. Services Monday in Gerig Funeral Home in Auburn with burial in the Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 9-29-1950
Kline Lola Marie, 94, died May 31, 1995 in her home in Kendallville, where she had lived for 64 years. She was born May 6, 1901 in Goshen to Edward D. and Josephine Frances (Eytcheson) Miller. On March 22, 1919 in Albion she married Carl Kline. He died Oct. 10, 1980. She was a factory worker at various places, including McCray Refrigerator, Wheel Works, both Kendallville, and the Novelty Factory in Albion. Surviving are 3 daughters, Josephine Becker and Barbara Owsley of Wolcottville and Patricia Schofield of Sturgis, Mich.; 3 sons, Raymond of Brimfield, Oscar of Ligonier and Franklin of Plato; 28 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Carl and Billy; 2 sisters, Wilda Kreischer and Leone Lash; and 4 brothers, Oscar, Clarence, Clyde and John Miller. Services June 2 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-31-1995
Kline Louisa died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edwin Belt of Jefferson Twp. Funeral was today from the Belt residence. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. She was one of the first settlers of Noble County, coming here in an early day and living in a log cabin for many years. She is survived also by a sister, Mrs. David Schaff of Albion. ^ 2-16-1911
Kline Lyle Dean, 64, died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu. He was born Feb. 28, 1929 to Ivan and Claudia Kline. In Oct. 1968 he married Olympia Teves. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1971 and had worked for the Civil Service the past 20 years. Surviving are his wife in Honolulu; his mother; a sister, Lois Hetrick of Brimfield; 2 brothers, Sam of Kendallville and Fred of Albion. He was preceded in death by a brother, Don, and an infant sister. Military services in Honolulu. + 7-28-1993
Kline Marguerite I, 67, died Nov. 26, 1994 in Goshen Hospital. She was born in Stroh on Feb. 9, 1927 to Albert and Thelma (Leas) Randol. On Nov. 2, 1945 she married Oscar E. Kline in Kendallville. She was a member of Syracuse Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons, Kenneth and Randy of Ligonier, Calvin of Syracuse and Ricky of Indianapolis; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jim (Connie) Parsons and Mrs. Charles (Karen) Anglin of Cromwell; 17 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-26-1994
Kline Mary, 84, North Webster, died Dec. 3 in Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 17, 1894 in Wilmot, she was a lifetime resident of the North Webster community. She was married Jan. 1, 1914 to Rev. Josiah L. Kline. She was a member of North Webster Church of God. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Mayzel Miller, North Webster; two sons, Royal and Ormel, Trenton, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Mock, Syracuse, Mrs. Martha Mellott, Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Beulah Frain, Topeka, and Mrs. Naomi Black, Albion; and three brothers, John Eberly, Warsaw, Jacob Eberly, Ligonier, and Sam Eberly, Wolcottville. Funeral Dec. 6 in Harris Funeral Home. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 12-3-1978
Kline Mary E, 69, died Jan. 18, 2000 in Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 3, 1930 in Delphi. On May 31, 1973 in Kendallville she married John Kline. She worked at Superior Sample in Ligonier. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Willard (Rose) Howe of Elkhart and Peggy Meade of Wolf Lake; a stepson, Lynn Campbell; 2 sisters, Vera Campbell of Warrenand Phyllis Anderson of White Pigeon, Mich.; 3 brothers, Dudley Campbell of Warren, Maurice Campbell of North Webster and Dale Campbell of Emporium, Pa.; and 2 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Farmer, in June 1998. No services planned. + 1-18-2000
Kline Mary L, 82, of Wawaka, died Aug. 17, 2005 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She had been a machine operator at Syncrotech in Edgerton, Ohio. She was a member of Peoples Bible Church in Benton. She was born Oct. 21, 1922 in Columbia City to George and Ethel (Smith) Hawn. She married Glenn Ward, who died in 1958. She then married Robert Kline who died in 1988. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Marion and Joyce Ward of Wawaka; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Tommy Cagle of Rockwood, Tenn.; 2 stepdaughters; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur and Loretta Hawn of Cromwell, Donald and Peg Hawn of Wawaka and Carl and Nancy Hawn of Constantine, Mich.; 5 sisters and brothers-in-law, Catherine and Hershel Emmons of Goshen, Lydia and Bounce Martin of Centreville, Mich., Freda and Junior Ware of Constantine, Donna and Roger Ott of Morrisville, N.C., and LaVone and Delbert Linn of Cromwell; 19 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sherri Lynn Kline; and 2 stepdaughters. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 8-19-2005
Kline Michael Brown II, 16, died Oct. 22, 2002 as a result of an auto accident at the intersection of S.R. 327 and DeKalb C.R. 12 near Corunna. He was a junior at East Noble High School. He was born in Kendallville on June 11, 1986 to Michael B. and Olinda (Brown) Kline. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Olin and Charlotte Brown of LaGrange, Samuel and Bonita Kline of Kendallville; and sister, Michelle Kline of Kendallville. Services Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-24-2002
Kline Mildred Marie, 84, died Nov. 14, 2000 at Parkview Hospital. She was born May 16, 1916 in Allen County to William Ray and Edna Ann (Gustin) Coffelt. She married Alfred Kenneth Kline on May 26, 1933 in Albion. He died Dec. 26, 1976. Surviving are 5 sons and 4 daughters-in-law, Kenneth Kline of Kendallville, Caryl and Sharon Kline of Mansfield, Ohio, John and Dianna Kline of Albion, Jim and Diane and Larry and Terri Kline of Kendallville; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Merlin Gienger of Kendallville, Sue and Darwyn Meyer of Chico, Calif., and Mary and Michael Parvu of Kendallville; one brother, Herman Coffelt of Fort Wayne; one sister, Betty Morr of Wolcottville; 21 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Helen Reick and 2 brothers, Delphos and Robert Coffelt. Services Nov. 17 at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-22-2000
Kline Mildred R, 78, R. 1, Kendallville, died Friday in the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born Jan. 5, 1902 in Wayne Twp, she was the daughter of Homer and Nettie (Emerick) Barker. She married Harold J. Kline Aug. 14, 1921 in Kendallville. She was a lifetime resident of this area, a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, and a charter member of Wayne Twp Home Economics Club. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Margaret L.) Blech, R. 1, Kendallville; a son, Robert, R. 1, Kendallville; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Kline Minnie, about 90, widow of Edwin Kline who once operated a grocery store in Cromwell, died Aug. 12, 1964 at her home in Cromwell following a heart attack. She had been a resident of Cromwell for 64 years. She was born April 11, 1874 in Whitley County. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the Pythian Sisters at Cromwell and the Eastern Star in Ligonier. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul Beaverforden of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Richard DeMotte of Cromwell; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral at a Ligonier funeral home Saturday. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 8-?-1964
Kline Norton, 83, a resident of Sturgis and vicinity all his life, died Friday at Niles. He was attending a meeting of the Circuit Assembly when stricken. He was born in Florence Twp on Jan. 31, 1886, a son of Andrew and May (Engle) Kline. He married Sarah Winklepleck in Burr Oak on June 13, 1897. He was associated with the Jehovah Witnesses Church. Surviving are his widow; three sons, Clifford of Union City, Clayton of Fort Wayne, and Lloyd of Sturgis; two daughters, Mrs. George Oman and Mrs. Fred Gershaw of Sturgis; two brothers, James of Sturgis and Andrew of Centreville; a sister, Mrs. Benjamin Clay of Three Rivers; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson. + No date
Kline Oscar E, 75, died Aug.1 3, 2002 at his daughter's home in Cromwell. He retired in 1992 from Curto-Ligonier Foundries and attended meetings at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Cromwell. He was born March 17, 1927 in Noble County to Carl and Lola (Miller) Kline. He married Marguerite I. Randol Nov. 2, 1945 in Kendallville. She died Nov. 26, 1994. He married Helen Kline in May 1995. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Connie Parsons and Karen and Charles Anglin of Cromwell; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Calvin and Julie of Syracuse and Randy and Rick and Patty of Elkhart; 3 sisters, Josephine Becker and Barbara Owsley of Wolcottville and Patricia Scofield of Sturgis, Mich.; 2 brothers, Raymond of Brimfield and Franklin of Plato; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Also preceding him in death were a son, Kenneth in Nov. 1997, and 2 brothers, Carl and Billy. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 8-14-2002
Kline Paul D, 57, died July 9, 1964 at his home in Kendallville. He was a native and lifetime resident of Noble County and an employee of Kraft Foods. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Keith at home, and Ray of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ione Henney of Avilla; and seven brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Rodney of Albion, Clare of Fort Wayne, Ivan of Kendallville, and Harley and Virgil of Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral Sunday at Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1964
Kline Pearl A, 98, died Jan. 6, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had retired from farming. She was born Aug. 21, 1903 in Salem, Ohio to John B. and Mary (Pople) Hendricks. On June 25, 1949 in Garrett she married Homer R. Kline. He died Oct. 11, 1988. A daughter, Mary Feightner; a son, Edward; 7 brothers and sisters and one grandchild are also deceased. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Graves of Wolcottville; 8 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great-grandchildren. Private services Thursday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-7-2002
Kline Pearl R - Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1970
Kline Ray Allen, 69, died Aug. 24, 2002 in his home at Fort Wayne. He was a technical engineer at Magnavox in Fort Wayne for 33 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, the Masonic Lodge in New Have and Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne. A veteran of the U.S. Army he served in the Korea Conflict. He was born April 4, 1933 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Paul D. and Dorothy (Bower) Kline. He married Marcia A. Jacobs on Nov. 17, 1956 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and one daughter-in-law, Allen and Susan of Auburn, Steven of Fort Wayne and Douglas of Edinburgh, Scotland; 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Brice and Brittany Kline; and a brother, Keith of Albion. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 8-25-2002
Kline Rhea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kline, was born at their present home at Helmer, Ind. Jan. 25, 1906 and died Feb. 12, 1917, aged 11 years, 18 days. She leaves three sisters and one brother, Ileta, Omah, Otis and Vivian, together with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kline. Four years ago she entered the Indiana State School for the deaf at Indianapolis. Funeral at the home Feb. 14. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 2-12-1917
Kline Ricky J, 53, of Indianapolis,  and formerly of Ligonier, died September 29, 2013. He was born on May 31, 1960, the son of Oscar and Marguerite (Randol) Kline in McCray Memorial Hospital. On September 29, 1991, he married Patricia G. Collins. Surviving are his wife; his children, Ian, Gia, Kia, and Patrick; one grandchild, Kaci Rae; his siblings, Karen (Charles) Anglin of Cromwell, Calvin (Julie) Kline of Syracuse, and Randy Kline of Ligonier. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenny Kline; and a sister, Connie Parsons. He was a 1979 graduate of West Noble High School and later earned a degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. He was a member of the Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity. During his career worked for and assisted in many area funeral homes including Billings Funeral Home, Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Brazzell Funeral Homes, Walkerton Funeral Home, MC Smith Funeral Home, and Yeager Funeral Home. He owned and operated Kline Funeral Home in Millersburg until 2009. He had been a Jehovah’s Witness for 42 years. Funeral October 3, 2013, at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-2-2013
Kline Robert Barker, 70, died Nov. 16, 1994 at Southview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville on Sept. 3, 1924, the son of Harold J. and Mildred (Barker) Kline. A lifetime area resident and farmer, he attended Wayne Center United Methodist Church. He married Carrie R. Schulthess Nov. 2, 1945 in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Jayne Olsen of Indianapolis, Connie Helmer of LaGrange and Judith Bollinger of Kendallville; a son, Thomas of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Blech of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-16-1994
Kline Robert L, 62, Brimfield, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born in Noble County Aug. 6, 1916, he was the son of Samuel and Pearl (Ferguson) Kline. He was a lifetime resident of Brimfield and was a retired farmer. Survivors are one sister, Hilda Henney, Grand Rapid, Mich.; three brothers, Samuel C., Angola, Ivan, Kendallville, and Virgil, Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-?-1978
Kline Robert Lee, 54, died Feb. 1 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A former Avilla resident, he moved to Kendallville 3 and a half years ago and was maintenance worker for Monsanto in Ligonier He was born in Millersburg March 13, 1929, the son of Emsley and Phyllis (McDonald) Cline. He married Carolyn Parker June 26, 1954 in Auburn. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Patricia) Bowers, R. 1, Kendallville; a son, Robert Jr., Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mary Westphal, Mishawaka, and Helen Franz, Madison Heights, Mich.; a brother, Harry of Tampa, FL.; two half-brothers, Michael Willey and John Willey, Royal Oak, Mich.; and a grandson. A sister, Sue Anna Cline, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 2-9-1984
Kline Rodney C, 60, R. 1, Albion, died today in Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born June 19, 1914 in Jefferson Twp, he was the son of Samuel D. and Eliza (Ferguson) Kline. A lifetime resident of Noble County, he was a farmer and veteran of WW II. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Earl (Ione) Henney, Brimfield; four brothers, Virgil C., Grand Rapids, Mich., Ivan D., Kendallville, S. Clare, Angola, and Robert L., Albion. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1974
Kline Rosalie A, 82, died Aug. 28, 2001 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She retired in 1980 as a cook at East Noble High School. She also worked at Kraft Foods and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was born Feb. 17, 1919 in Kendallville to John H. and Marie (Dickinson) Cunningham. On June 25, 1937 in Wolcottville she married Robert H. Kline. He died June 3, 1962. A brother and 2 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Betty Young and Sharon and Keith Rhodes of Riverside, Calif., Jean and Warren Poage of Kendallville, and Deborah Meyer of Warsaw; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Nancy Kline, Harold and Jackie Kline and Fred and Shelley Kline of Kendallville; a half-brother; 3 half-sisters; 25 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-31-2001
Kline Ryan Lee, 34, of Kendallville, died December 8, 2006 near Kendallville as a result of injuries sustained in a car-train accident. He was born in Kendallville on November 22, 1972 to Duane L. and Twylia C. (Coney) Kline. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1992 and was employed with Pent Assembly in Avilla. Surviving are the parents in Kendallville; 2 daughters, Sarah of Albion and Brittney of Fort Wayne; a son, Johnathon of Albion; 2 brothers, Mike Ebert of Avilla and Todd Kline of Kendallville; a sister and brother-in-law, Tiffaney and Rodney Glessner of Fishers; 6 aunts and uncles, Garry and Carol Coney and Sharon Slabaugh of Albion, Sonya and Terry Saddison of Sturgis, Mich., and Sandy Falk of Papillion, Neb. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Justin; grandparents, Raymond and Deloris Coney and Donald and Winifred Kline. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-14-2006
Kline Samuel D was born Dec. 22, 1872, and died Feb. 13, 1953. Services at Bonham & Miser’s Feb. 15. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-?-1953
Kline Sophia was born in Va. July 27, 1804; died in Perry Twp Nov. 16, 1886, being over 82 years old. She was a daughter of Adam and Eve Engle, who came to Noble County in 1832. ^ 6-10-1887
Kline Thelma Marie, 86, formerly of Kendallville, died February 22, 2001 at the home of her son in LaGrange County. She had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for more than nine years. She was born January 15, 1915 to Charles and Vesta (Witt) Whitney in Kendallville. She married Everett B. Kline in 1935 and they owned and operated Clover Leaf Egg and Cream Co. on Main St. in Kendallville for more than 30 years. After her husband's death in 1972, she went to work at McCray Hospital as a dietitian until her retirement. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Linda Kline of rural LaGrange; 3 grandchildren, Steve Murphy of Avilla, Eric Murphy of Blackman Lake, and Michael Paris of Goshen; and 4 great-grandchildren, Tanner and Taylor Murphy and Logan and Mariah Paris. A sister, Leona Nelson, died in 1971. Services at Bethel Christian Baptist Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-8-2001
Kline Thomas C, 61, of Kimmell, died Feb. 16, 2004 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had worked 13 years at Duo Therm in LaGrange and retired in 2000 after 5 years at Hy-Matic Mfg. in Kendallville. He was born Aug. 31, 1942 in Kendallville to Carl and Mary (Wirick) Kline. On Sept. 20, 2002 in Albion he married Myrtle Heltzel. Surviving are his mother; a daughter, Shannon, and a son, Nickalous, all of South Milford; 2 stepdaughters; 2 brothers, Larry of Fort Collins, Colo., and Gregory of Chico, Calif. Services Thursday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 2-18-2004
Kline Timothy W, 46, died March 4, 2003 at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was a Jehovah's Witnesses minister. He was born in Kendallville Oct. 8, 1956 to Franklin L. and Delores J. (Wilson) Kline. He married Deborah Elaine Kline Nov. 2, 1996 in Warsaw. Surviving are his wife; a son, Bobby of Warsaw; 2 daughters, Shannon Kline and Julie Fender of Warsaw; grandchildren, Ethan Kline and Angelina Fender; his father of Plato; his mother of Kendallville; a brother, Jeff of Kendallville; a sister, Ginny Dickerhoof of Kendallville; 2 stepbrothers and 5 stepsisters. Services Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Warsaw. Cremation with no burial. ^ 3-6-2003
Kline Twylia, 62, of Kendallville, died October 30, 2012, at her home. She was born in Kendallville on October 27, 1950, to Raymond and Delores (Hewitt) Coney. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1968 and married Duane Lee “Dewey” Kline on March 17, 1972, in Kendallville, Survivors include her husband; a son, Mike Ebert of Avilla; a daughter, Tiffaney Glessner of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren: Sarah Kline, Jonathon Kline, Brittney Kline, Kara Glessner, Ethan Ebert and Ashley Kline; a brother and sister-in-law, Garry and Carol Coney of Albion; and a sister and brother-in-law, Sonya and Terry Saddison of Sturgis, Michigan. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sharon Slabaugh and Sandy Falk. Funeral Nov. 3 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2012
Kline William J, about 83, of South Bend, father of Mrs. Gladys Campbell, died May 3, 1964 at St. Joseph’s Hospital where he had been a patient four weeks after a fall off the porch of his home. He and his wife, who died in 1961, were chosen in 1955 as the Nation’s Grandparents, having over 100 grandchildren at that time. They appeared on the Welcome Travelers Show in Chicago and also on the Garry Moore Show I’ve Got a Secret in New York. Surviving are 8 daughters, 4 sons, 2 brothers, 6 sisters; and a great number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral May 6 in River Park Church of Christ. Burial, Oakhill Cemetery at Plymouth. + 5-?-1964
Kline William J Mrs., 76, mother of Gladys E. Campbell of Albion, died in her home in South Bend Jan. 7, 1961. Services were held at the Church of Christ in River Park, where she was an active member, on Jan. 10. Interment was at Plymouth. Survivors include her husband, William; 7 daughters and 4 sons. She was known as "Grandma" Kline to her Albion friends and was very helpful in many ways in our War Mothers’ Club. She and her husband appeared on the Garry Moore television show, I’ve Got a Secret in June 1955, wearing the title of "Grandparents of the United States" with 100 grandchildren. Until the time of her death the couple still held the title with 63 grandchildren and 69 great-grandchildren. + 1-?-1961
Kline Winifred D, 85, died Friday in her Kendallville residence. She was born in Noble County on Dec. 1, 1910 to Oscar and Goldie (Newman) Caldwell. She married Donald Kline. He died Aug. 18, 1976. She was retired from Flint & Walling in Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Duane of Kendallville; 2 stepsons, Donald and Ronald; 2 sisters, Pauline Caldwell of Kendallville and Maxine Fields of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; a brother, Dale Caldwell of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren, Todd, Ryan and Tiffaney Kline; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-7-1996
Kling Edwin Orel, 74, a former Kendallville resident residing in Hopewell, N.J., died Sunday in the medical center in Hallandale, Fla. He was born Jun 29, 1900 in Mooresville, Ind. to Edwin A. and Ivy (Bowen) Kling. He married Fern B. Hardy Nov. 10, 1924 in Indianapolis. He had been a resident of Hopewell 15 years and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Miriam Beck, Princeton, N.J.; two sons, Robert E., Pipe Creek, Tex., and William W., Centreville, Md.; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside services Wednesday in Clymer Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Ind. + 12-?-1974
Kling Fern, 76, of R. 1, Hopewell, N. J., a former Kendallville resident, died today at the Medical Center in Princeton, N.J. She was born in Indianapolis and married Edwin O. Kling, who died in 1974. Survivors include two sons, Robert E., Pipe Creek, Texas, and William W. of Centerville, Md.; two sisters, Elizabeth H. Malloy of Othello, Wash., and Lillian H. Mellander; a brother, Robert C. Hardy of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday in Clymer Cemetery, Bunker Hill. + 9-16-1981
Klingaman Alys A, 80, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 25, 1912 in Wilmot, the daughter of Alvernis and Nellie (Roush) Wilkinson. On July 7, 1933 in LaGrange she married Walton Klingaman. He died in 1966. Surviving are a son, Bradley of Cromwell; a daughter, Sharon Kohnen of Downers Grove, Ill.; one sister, Virginia Kauffman of Mendon, Mich.; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Beverly Maggart and Judith Klingaman, and one sister, Hannah Wilkinson, preceded her in death. Funeral Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 6-18-1993
Klingaman Isaiah "Ike", 91, died Monday at his home just west of Buttermilk Point, Lake Wawasee. For years he had operated a grocery and resort at the location and was a widely known auctioneer throughout northern Indiana. Surviving are the widow, Lovina; four sons, Milo of Lake Wawasee, Johnathan of Louisville, Ky., Herschel of Dowagiac, Mich., and Armand of Toledo, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Caddie Knapp of Gas City, Ind.; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, McClintic Cemetery at Lake Wawasee. + 4-?-1951
Klingaman Judith Claire, 6-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walton W. Klingaman of southeast of Cromwell, died last Thursday. She is survived by her parents, grandparents, and two sisters. Funeral at the home Saturday. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 9-?-1942
Klingaman Walton W, 55, of R. 1, Cromwell, died at his home Sunday. He was found dead in his bed. A farmer, he was a 1929 graduate of Columbia City High School. He was born near Etna Green on Dec. 14, 1910, the son of Franklin and Mary J. (Watson) Klingaman. On July 8, 1933 he was married to Alyce A. Wilkinson. Surviving are his wife; a son, Bradley, R. 1, Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Max (Beverly) Maggart of Ohio, and Mrs. Robert (Sharon) Kohnen, Downers Grove, Ill.; four grandchildren; six brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. + 6-?-1966
Klinger Florence, 17-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Klinger of Swan Twp died Feb. 16 in St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne from peritonitis. She was taken to the hospital Feb. 7 for an operation. Surviving are the parents; four brothers, Walter, Jesse, Norman and Delphus; three sisters, Ellen, Theo and Barbara, all at home; and the grandparents, Mrs. Francena Klinger and Mr. and Mrs. William Christlieb of DeKalb County. She was born in Swan Twp in 1918 and lived with her parents southeast of Ege until a year ago when she went to Fort Wayne to work. She was a member of the Nazarene Church here. Funeral Tuesday in the Nazarene Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 2-16-1935
Klinger Jesse H, 83, died Jan. 5, 2004 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. He was a truck driver for Courier-Newsome for several years and a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of Jesus' Name Church in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 25, 1920 in Noble County to William H. and Blanche (Christlieb) Klinger. He married Edyth Marie Wahls on June 11, 1950 in Fort Wayne. She died March 3, 1998. Surviving are 2 sons, Daniel and Howard; 3 brothers, Delphus Klinger, Norman Klinger, and Theo Claus; 2 sisters, Joanne Slater and Barbara Stoner; and several grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter. Services Wednesday in Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home of Spencerville. Burial, Alton Cemetery at St. Joe. ^ 1-6-2004
Klinger Marie V, 78, of Avilla, died Jan. 28 in a vehicle-pedestrian accident near Avilla. She lived in Avilla. She worked at Bauman & Harnish in Garrett for 23 years, retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Garrett Church of the Nazarene, Farm Bureau, and the Work & Witness Mission, building homes in Brazil, Barbados, Mexico, Africa, Venezuela, Jordan, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. She was born July 2, 1919 in Noble County to R. T. and Lillie (Yarian) Pfleidner. She married Walter W. Klinger on March 1, 1941 in Churubusco. He died Aug. 30, 1997. Surviving are a son, Rev. Gary Klinger of Anderson; 2 daughters, Beverly Foreman of Bluffton, and Carolyn Parker of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One sister, Loretta Anderson; and one brother, Raymond Pfleidner, preceded her in death. Services at Garrett Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 2-12-1998
Klinger Velma L, 47, died Oct. 15 in Parkview Hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Stuttgart, Ark., the daughter of George and Leotta (Cullipher) Inmon. She married Delphus Klinger Nov. 30, 1952 in Almyra, Ark. She had been employed 14 years at Dana Corp., Churubusco. Surviving are her husband; one son, William; three daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Sheryl) Osbun, Faye Greenfield, all of Garrett, and Frances Jo, at home; one brother, Kelly, Sherwood, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Faye) Black, North Little Rock, Ark.; and seven grandchildren. Services Oct. 18 in McKee-Miles Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-27-1983
Klinger Walter W, 78, Avilla, died in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was a farmer for 54 years and worked for Skelgas for 16 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Garrett Church of the Nazarene and Work and Witness Mission, building homes in Brazil, Barbados, Mexico, Africa, Venezuela, Jordan, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. He was born March 10, 1919 in Churubusco to William and Blanche (Christlieb) Klinger. He married Marie V. Pfleidner on March 1, 1947 in Churubusco. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Beverly Foreman of Bluffton and Carolyn Parker of Kendallville; one son, Rev. Gary Klinger of Anderson; 3 brothers, Jesse of St. Joe, Norman of Fort Wayne, and Delphus of Garrett; 3 sisters, Theo Clouse of Hudson, Barbara Stoner of Columbia City and Joan Slater of Leo; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters, Florence Klinger and Ellen Savoie, and one grandson, Brad Parker, preceded him in death. Services in the Garrett Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 9-11-1997
Klinger William H, 84, was born in Noble County to Levi and Francena (Harrold) Klinger Dec. 8, 1889 and married Blanche M. Christlieb in Noble County in 1916. His wife preceded him in death in 1936. He was a rural resident of LaOtto for 50 years and died Friday in Glen Oaks Nursing Home in Auburn. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of the Nazarene Church. Survivors include four sons, Walter, R. 1, Avilla, Jesse, Fort Wayne, Norman, Sturgis, Mich., and Delphus, R. 1, Garrett; four daughters, Mrs. Jack Savoie, Syracuse, Mrs. Jesse Roose Jr., Waterloo, Mrs. John Stoner, Columbia City and Mrs. Edward Slater, Leo; one sister, Mrs. Fred Bryie, Fort Wayne; 25 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Services Monday in McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 9-12-1974 + 9-?-1974
Klinkenberg Cora Viola, 90, died July 14, 2002 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Kendallville. She was co-owner of Klinkenberg's Store on Main St. In Kendallville for many years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was born Aug. 22, 1911 to John and Rose (Gehring) Koon in Kendallville. She married Robert Klinkenberg Aug. 7, 1938 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Nancy of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren, Mike Klinkenberg of Dallas, Shannon Klinkenberg of Calif., and Robert Klinkenberg and Sherri Jankowski Hillyer of Fort Wayne; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ota Berkes and Retha Koon of Kendallville; and a brother, Harvey Koon of Oklahoma City. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert; 2 brothers, Cecil and Archie Koon; and 2 sisters, Rilla Barnett and Ilene Swihart. Services Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-15-2002
Klinkenberg Emilie, 45, wife of Paul G. Klinkenberg, the druggist, died this afternoon at her home on Orchard St. from consumption. She is survived by her husband; three children, Marguerite, Esther and Paul; a mother, Mrs. John Gappinger; three sisters, Mrs. F. H. Case, Los Angeles, Mrs. J. R. Mason, Kalamazoo, and Mrs. D. A. Munger, Los Angeles; and three brothers, F. A. Gappinger, Los Angeles, W. H. Gappinger, Kendallville, and John Gappinger, Toledo. + 4-25-1912
Klinkenberg Friedericke, 56, lifelong resident of Kendallville and wife of Paul G. Klinkenberg, local druggist, died Sunday at the family home, 223 S. Orchard St. Death was reported due to gastro-enteritis. She was born Oct. 8, 1879 in this city, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Myers. When a child she was taken into the home of the late L. Beckman where she was reared to womanhood and made her home until May 1912 when she married Paul G. Klinkenberg. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are the husband; a son, Robert at home; two stepdaughters and one stepson, Mrs. R. A. Nichols of Sodus, N.Y., Mrs. Harry Ziebell of this city, Paul of Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Mrs. William Fry and Mrs. Lena Seidenbecker of Chicago, Mrs. Dorothy Burt of Glendale, Cal. Funeral Tuesday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1936
Klinkenberg Nancy Ann, 60, died May 24, 2007 at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne, where she had been a resident with multiple sclerosis for 24 years. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 30, 1947 to Robert C. and Cora (Koon) Klinkenberg. A graduate of Kendallville High School, she graduated from Indiana University in 1969 and taught school in Bloomington and Kendallville. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Alpha Delta Sorority, Beta Phi Chapter. Survivors include uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, in 1995. Services Tuesday at Byron Health Center. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-25-2007
Klinkenberg P G Mrs., 45, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gappinger, pioneers of this city, died this afternoon from tuberculosis. She leaves her husband,; 2 daughters, Marguerite and Esther; one son, Paul Jr.; a widowed mother; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral at the home on Orchard St. Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-25-1911
Klinkenberg Paul G, 78, Kendallville’s oldest merchant in years’ service, died last Thursday at his home following a heart attack. Surviving are two sons, Robert, Paul Jr. of Fort Wayne; and two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Nichols, Sodus, N.Y., and Mrs. Esther Ziebell, Kendallville. Burial Saturday. + 7-?-1942
Klinkenberg Robert C, 90, died Nov. 6, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He operated Klinkenberg Drug Store on S. Main St. until 2000 when he was forced to retire following an automobile accident. The drug store was founded July 2, 1889 by his father. After it ceased to be a drug store, he and his father continued to sell sundries, sporting goods and magazines. The business had a soda fountain, ice cream freezer, root beer barrel, wooden cash register and antique drug store items. He was a member of the Kendallville Kiwanis Club and St. John Lutheran Church. He was born April 10, 1913 in Kendallville, the son of Paul G. and Fredericka (Meyers) Klinkenberg. On Aug. 7, 1938 he married Cora Koon. She died July 14, 2002. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy of Fort Wayne; 2 grandsons, Michael of Dallas, Texas and Rob of Fort Wayne; 2 granddaughters, Sherri Jankowski and Shannon Klinkenberg; and 8 great-grandchildren. Also preceding him in death were a son, Robert; a half-brother, Paul; and a half-sister, Esther. Services Sunday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-7-2003
Klitz Louisa, wife of Solomon Klitz of 186 Mott St., died Thursday after an illness of only a few hours. Death was caused by organic heart trouble. She leaves her husband and one brother, Samuel Jourdan of near Wawaka. Funeral Sunday at the German Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View. ^ 8-27-1908
Klopfenstein Bertha F, 92, of Fort Wayne, who was chief telephone operator at Huntertown for six years, died Jan. 12. A Spencerville native, she had lived in Fort Wayne since 1933. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys M. Merraman and Mildred Klopfenstein; and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Klopfenstein, all of Fort Wayne. Services in Fort Wayne Jan. 14. Burial, Leo Cemetery. ~ 1-20-1977
Klopfenstein Florence, 57, died this morning at American International Cancer Treatment Center, Zion, Ill. She was born in Leo April 20, 1935, the daughter of Jonas and Addie (Nickles) Liechty. In Fort Wayne on Dec. 19, 1958 she married J. David Klopfenstein. She was retired from Porterfield Distribution in Albion. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Marla Miller of Wyoming, Mich., and Rhonda Forker of Albion; 2 sons, Jon of Emory, Texas and Douglas of Spring, Texas; 4 sisters, Esther Beck of Archbold, Ohio, Ruth King of Wauseon, Ohio, Edith Welty of Syracuse and Anna Mowan of Spencerville; 3 brothers, Robert, Morris and Gordon Liechty of Leo; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 6-23-1992
Klopfenstein Grace, 75, of Grabill, a half-sister of Mrs. Dolly Hobson, died in the Lutheran Hospital at Ft. Wayne Monday where she had been a patient since mid-April. The body was taken to the funeral home in Spencerville. ~ 5-3-1956
Klopfenstein Joan J, 53, R. 2, Kendallville, died Wednesday (12-2-1987) at her home. She was born in Randolph, Wis., July 30, 1934, the daughter of Erwin and Verna (Bork) Beals. She married Nathan Klopfenstein Nov. 2, 1953 in Orlando, Fla. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church and Jefferson Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are her husband; her father; three sons, Mark D., Michael L., and Matthew S., R. 2, Kendallville; and five grandchildren. Services Friday at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. ~ 12-8-1987 + 12-2-1987
Klopfenstine Phyllis O, 87, died Wednesday at her rural Albion residence. She was born April 19, 1902 in Cromwell, the daughter of Edward and Cora (Koher) Stocker. On Oct. 2, 1922 in Archbold, Ohio, she married Henry Klopfenstine. A member of Wolcottville Church of God, she and her husband were missionaries to the Belgian Congo in the 1920s. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Aretha Klopfenstein of Howe and Delores Rickard of Fort Wayne; 4 sons, Avon Klopfenstine, Nathan and David Klopfenstein of Kendallville and Gerald Klopfenstein of Brimfield; 2 sisters, Iris Guy and Lucille Klopfenstein of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-6-1990
Klopfenstine Henry, 99, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Adams County on Feb. 8, 1894 to Peter and Mary (Amstutz) Klopfenstine. On Oct. 2, 1922 he married Phyllis Stocker. She died Feb. 7, 1990. He was a retired farmer and had been a pastor and missionary to Africa for 3 years. He was a charter member of Wolcottville Church of God. Surviving are 2 daughters, Aretha Klopfenstein of Howe and Delores Rickard of Fort Wayne; 4 sons, Avon Klopfenstine, Nathan and David Klopfenstein of Kendallville and Gerald Klopfenstein of Brimfield; a sister, Ida Egly of Geneva; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-19-1993
Klotz Bert, formerly a resident of near Wawaka, died at his home at Watson, Ohio last week due to diabetes. Surviving relatives are Henry Klotz of Wawaka, Elmer Klotz of Ligonier, Mrs. Mabel Minier of near Brimfield, Mrs. Fausbender of Chicago, nee Pearl Klotz, Flora Klotz of New York and Bertha Klotz of Wichita, Kansas. Remains were brought to Cosperville Church Friday for funeral and interment. + 11-?-1920
Klotz Henry A, 63, died at the infirmary Oct. 22 and was buried in the Cosperville Cemetery Oct. 24. At one time he operated a small store at Wawaka. He is survived by one brother and three sisters. Funeral at the home of John Dukes in Rome City Saturday. + 10-?-1931
Klotz Rose F of Fort Wayne, died May 27, in Lutheran Hospital. Funeral was Friday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Allen County, she was a member of St. Patrick’s Church. She and her husband, Anthony E., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last June 10. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lopshire, Sarasota, Fla., Miss Florence Delagrange, Avilla, and Mrs. Blanche Koehl, Fort Wayne. ~ 6-4-1970
Klunder Lois M, 49, daughter of Frank and Lillian Morrison, Decatur, died Sunday, Aug. 11, at a nursing home in Lake View, Mich. Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband, Harold Klunder; a daughter, Pamela; three brothers, Larry Morrison, LaOtto, Glenn Morrison, Lynwood, Calif., and Leonard Morrison of Bellevue, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Erma Sliger of Decatur and five stepchildren, all of Howard City, Mich. Funeral Aug. 13 at the Roger-Germain Funeral Home in Howard City. ~ 8-22-1968
Knach Frances K, 73, a lifelong resident of the Swan community, died at her home northwest of there March 4, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ege. She is survived by a sister, Miss Mary Knach, with whom she resided, also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral was Wednesday at the church. Interment, church cemetery. ~ 3-8-1956
Knach Frank, 66, died of a heart attack December 9 at his home in Ege. He was a farmer of the community. While he had been in declining health he was able to be about, and his death came as a shock to his many friends. Surviving are the wife, Laura; a son, Frank C., and a daughter, LaVera Ann, both at home, two sisters, the Misses Frances and Mary Knach, Swan Twp. The funeral was Monday in Ege Catholic Church. Interment, Ege Cemetery. ~ 12-15-1949 + 12-?-1949
Knach Laura H, 108, of Avilla, died May 22, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was born December 12, 1895 in Avilla to Henry and Anne (Riemen) Teders. On May 31, 1930 at St. Mary's Catholic Church she married Frank Knach. He died December 9, 1949. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Betty Knach of Rome City; a daughter and son-in-law, LaVera and Don McCoy of Avilla; 9 grandchildren, Randy Knach, Brenda Conley, Linda Gray, David, Kevin and Mark McCoy, LeAnn Robinson, Lynette Kanning and Lori Stout; 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were 6 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 great-grandsons. A homemaker and farmer, she was employed as a cook at St. James Restaurant for 19 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla where services were held. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 6-3-2004
Knach Martin of Swan Twp, who has been a resident of Noble County for 45 years, died yesterday of a complication of diseases coupled with old age. He was nearly 85 years old and until the 7th of Feb. last had never been attended by a physician. He comes of hardy stock, all of his brothers having lived to a ripe old age and all dying more or less suddenly. He still has one brother living at South Bend who is 86 years old and he is also survived by 8 children. Funeral at St. Mary’s Church, Ege Saturday. ^ 8-11-1910
Knach Mary, 94, was born Nov. 13, 1878 to Martin and Mary Anna Jaracz Knach of Noble County. She was a member of a large family and was never married. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church at Ege. She died at Sacred Heart Home Feb. 19. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura Knach of Avilla. Services at Ege Feb. 21. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 2-22-1973 + 2-?-1973
Knach Michael, 64, died at his home in Green Twp after a number of years of illness. The funeral was held Thursday from the Ege Catholic Church. Burial, church cemetery. Surviving are the wife and a daughter, Anna; three sisters, Mary and Frances Knach and Mrs. Catherine Sobraski of Kendallville; and two brothers, John of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Frank of this place. ~ 7-10-1930 + 7-?-1930
Knafel Alta A, 95, of R. 4, Columbia City died Dec. 13, 1988 at the Byron Health Center. She was born near Etna on Nov. 23, 1893, a daughter of John and Harriet Miller Rider. She was reared in the Etna and Ormas communities. On Nov. 23, 1912, she married Harry T. Knafel. They lived at Merriam where her husband operated a garage. They later moved to a farm in Green Twp, and in 1928 purchased the present residence in Smith Twp. Her husband died June 19, 1968. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel and Thorncreek Extension Club. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Hillis) Huey of Mooresville and Mrs. Merl (Jayne) Moss of R. 2, Albion; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Susie Michael of Cromwell. Four sons, Cleland, Wilbur, Darwood and Argyle, are deceased. Funeral Friday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-14-1988
Knafel Arthur, 64, (b. 3-23-1893 - d. 1-26-1958) died Sunday at his home after a heart attack. A retired farmer, he lived in Jefferson Twp before moving five years ago to Albion. He is survived by the widow, Elsie; four sons, Harlan, Kenneth and Richard E., Albion, and Carl, Rome City; three daughters, Mrs. Viola Young, Avilla, Mrs. Betty Meier, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Helen Lehner, Kendallville; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Harry, Churubusco, and Gust, Ligonier. Services Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-30-1958 + 1-?-1958
Knafel Bonnie Jean, 48, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 12, 1923 and was married Jan. 1, 1940 to Carl Knafel. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and OES. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Holsinger, R. 2, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Connie Strater, Kendallville; a son, Terry Lee, North Webster; a sister, Mrs. Betty Morr, Kendallville; her father, William Wray, Rome City; and 8 grandchildren. Private services Tuesday in Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1972
Knafel Carl G, 90, of Rome City died September 6, 2009, in Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He was a self-employed carpenter and stone mason. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 276, Kendallville. He was born November 26, 1918, in Wolf Lake to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. On January 1, 1940, in Kendallville, he married Bonnie Wray. She preceded him in death on February 19, 1972. On July 10, 1973, in Hayward, Wisconsin, he married Carol (Ross) Wirick. Surviving are his wife; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and John Holsinger of Wolcottville and Connie and Clairdon Strater of Garrett; a son, Terry Knafel of Indianapolis; a stepson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Applegate of Albion; and one brother, Ed Knafel of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bette Meier and Viola Young; and two brothers, Kenny Knafel and Harlan “Bud” Knafel, and a stepdaughter. Funeral September 12, in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-9-2009
Knafel Donald, 41, R. 2, Ligonier, was killed Tuesday when he was accidentally pinned between an earth mover and a dump truck at 202 N. Martin St. Born April 20, 1939 in Noble County, he was the son of Gustave and Irma (Kiester) Knafel. On March 16, 1957 in Noble County he married Jessie Coquillard. He was a lifetime county resident and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; his mother and a stepfather, Glen Scott of R. 2, Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Debbie) Vittoral of R. 3, Ligonier; three sons, Donald J. of R. 1, Cromwell, and Ronald and Randy, at home; two sisters, Glada Thurston of Churubusco and Charlene Trainer of rural Goshen; three brothers, Woody of Clearwater, Fla., Franklin of Battle Creek, Mich., and Gus Jr. of R. 2, Ligonier; and two grandchildren. Services Friday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Ligonier. Burial, Christian Chapel Church. + 12-?-1980
Knafel Elsie H, 82, of Albion, died July 12 at the Lutheran Home in Kendallville. Born May 18, 1897 in Berkeley, Ill., she was the daughter of Andrew and Amelia Ennen. She married Arthur A. Knafel in Whitley County in 1913. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1958. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Herman (Viola) Young, Avilla, Mrs. Phil (Bette) Meier of Woodstock, Ill., and Mrs. Wayne (Helen) Applegate of Albion; four sons, Harlan of Albion, Carl of Rome City, Kenneth of Wolcottville, and Ed of Wabash; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. ~ 7-19-1979 + 7-?-1979
Knafel Gust A, 66, died following a heart attack at his home two and one-half miles east of Cromwell. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but had resided most of his life in Noble County. Surviving are the wife, Irma; six sons, Gust Jr. and Franklin of Ligonier, Donald at home, Woodward of Battle Creek, Mich., Paul and Elmer near Churubusco; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Oliver of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Charlene Mahler and Mrs. Kenneth Kime of Goshen, and Mrs. Richard Bell in Mich.; 23 grandchildren; and a brother, Harry of Churubusco. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1958
Knafel Gust D Jr., 72, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. He was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Wolf Lake to Gust and Irma (Kiester) Knafel. On March 25, 1944 in Cosperville he married Wanda Phares. A farmer, he attended First Baptist Church in Goshen. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons, Stan of New Paris, Tim of Ligonier, Ted of Columbia City and Floyd of Syracuse; one brother, Franklin of Battle Creek, Mich.; 2 sisters, Gladith Hile of Churubusco and Charlene Trainer of Goshen; and 2 grandchildren. Two brothers, Woodward and Donald, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-7-1995
Knafel Harlan "Bud", 81, of rural Albion, died Jan. 10, 1998 in his residence. He was born Nov. 24, 1916 in Noble County to Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. On June 8, 1946 he married Lois Moore. A lifetime Noble County resident, he was a retired farmer. He served on the Jefferson Twp Advisory Board and was past Jefferson Twp trustee. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Albion and Albion Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, John and Arthur "Butch" of Albion; a daughter, Lonia Prior of LaGrange; 4 grandchildren, Tonya Marks, Tamara, Tony and Todd Knafel of Albion; 2 brothers, Carl of Rome City and Ed of Wabash; 3 sisters, Viola Young of Avilla, Betty Meier of Illinois and Helen Applegate of Albion. A brother, Kenny, preceded him in death. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 1-15-1998
Knafel Janett, 77, died Thursday in Columbia City Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 26, 1915 in Noble County to Shelvey and Cordelia (Back) Johnson. On April 2, 1932 in St. Joseph County she married Elmer Ernest Knafel. He died Dec. 21, 1972. She was a retired inspector for Whitley Products in Pierceton and a member of Larwill Lions Club Auxiliary. Surviving are a son, Thomas Cain of Battle Creek, Mich.; a sister, Ina Mae Cunningham of Columbia City; a brother, Gus Johnson of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Elmer Knafel; 5 brothers, Leonard, Robert, Hubert, Clebert and Woodrow Johnson; and a sister, Erma Jean Geiger. Funeral Saturday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-5-1993
Knafel Jessie N, 73, of Ligonier, died June 18, 2012, at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1939, to George W. and Hazel E. (Cowell) Coquillard in Syracuse, Ind. On March 16, 1957, she married Donald E. Knafel; he died December 16, 1980. She worked at the American Legion Post 243 for many years as the bar manager, and she was also a member of the auxiliary. She attended the Crosswalk in Ligonier. She is survived by 4 children, Donald E. Knafel of Kimmell, Debra A. Franks of Ligonier, Ronald E. (Betsy) Knafel of Milford, Ind., and Randy A. (Tracey) Knafel of Ligonier; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Hazel E. Sawyer of Elkhart, and Shirley (Burt) Bontrager of Winter Haven, Fla. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, George W. Jr. and Samuel E. Coquillard; and 2 sisters, Thelma Hamood and Beulah Shear. Funeral June 22 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-20-2012
Knafel Kathleen E, 60, of rural Albion, died Dec. 15, 2009 at the intersection of Noble County Road 100 N and 50W near Albion. She was born on June 13, 1949 in Kendallville to Dalles and Claudine (Baker) King. On Feb 4, 1966 she married James E. Knafel in Albion. She was the program secretary for the Indiana Dept. of Corrections in Albion. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Terry and Brenda Knafel of Roanoke, Brian and Lisa of Albion and Kevin and Nicole of Albion; her mother of Albion; 10 grandchildren, Zachary, Katelyn Knafel, Paul, Phillip Wiley, Shelby, Shala Jarrell, Cameron, Caylee, Keith and Kyle Knafel; 2 brothers and one sister-in-law, Dennis and Sandy King of Albion and Gary King of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral, December 21. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 12-18-2009
Knafel Kenneth A, 58, R. 2, Wolcottville, died Saturday at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County on Oct. 15, 1921, the son of Arthur and Elsie (Ennen) Knafel. He and his wife, Marietta, were married Jan. 14, 1965. He was a farmer and truck driver and moved to Wolcottville 13 years ago from Albion. He was a member of the Wolcottville VFW and Albion American Legion. Survivors include the wife; a stepdaughter, May Hulbalchick, Parma, Ohio; two sons, James E. of Albion and Max H. of Oconto, Wis.; three stepsons, Michael Nester of Brook Park, Ohio, John Nester of Berea, Ohio, and James Nester of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Viola Young, Avilla, Mrs. Phil (Bette) Meier, Woodstock, Ill., and Mrs. Wayne (Helen) Applegate of Albion; three brothers, Harlan of Albion, Carl of Rome City and Ed of Wabash; and 14 grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-7-1980 + 8-?-1980
Knafel Lois, 71, died Thursday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born June 8, 1927 in Albion to Leonard and Mary (Black) Moore. On June 8, 1946 she married Harlan "Bud" Knafel. He died Jan. 10, 1998. She worked for 20 years in the Noble County Assessor's office and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Albion and Noble County Republican Women's Club. Surviving are 2 sons, John and Arthur "Butch" of Albion; and 4 grandchildren, Tonya Marks, Tamara, Tony and Todd Knafel. A brother, Leonard Moore, and a sister, Carol Pyle, preceded her in death. Services Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-3-1998
Knafel Omer C, 68, died Tuesday at his Fort Wayne residence. He was born in Merriam and had retired in 1981 from Fruehauf Corporation after serving 39 years. Survivors include his wife, Bernadine; three sons, Larry and James of Columbia City, and Mark of Churubusco; three daughters, Nila of Fort Wayne, and Barb Bowlin and Coryne Radke of Columbia City; his mother, Alta of Columbia City; one brother, Wilbur of Bradenton, Fla.; and two sisters, Hillis Huey of Indianapolis, and Jane Moss of Huntertown. Funeral Friday at Klaehn’s Wayne Street Chapel. Burial, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. + 7-?-1982
Knafel Paul R, 88, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, died July 27 in the emergency room at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 29, 1910 in Noble Twp, a son of Gustav and May Rowland Knafel, and lived there until moving to Albion as a youth. On April 24, 1930 he was married to DeElda Gaff in South Bend. They moved to the Churubusco area in 1946 and have lived at their present Eel River Twp home since 1967. A former employee of General Electric in Fort Wayne, he later drove a milk route for County Line Cheese 11 years. He retired in 1980 as a service and repairman for Petrolane in LaOtto after 22 years. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lake Twp, Columbia City Eagles Lodge Aerie 1906 and Guys and Gals Square Dance Club. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Betty and her husband William Smith, Wanda and her husband Richard Maroney of Wolcottville, Sandra Wise and Sue Grabill of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Anna and her husband Ed Nauman of Wauchula, Fla., and Lenora Davis of Ligonier; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Evelyn Cain; and a brother, Elmer. Funeral Friday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 7-29-1999
Knafel Rex Allen, 14, was born May 7, 1958 in McCray Hospital. He died Saturday in Goshen General Hospital from injuries suffered in a one-car accident Friday evening near Millersburg. Surviving are his parents, Kenneth A. Knafel, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Ellen (Gaff) Griffin, Garrett; his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bluhm, with whom he made his home; a sister, Mrs. Dennis Eamick, Japan; two brothers, Jim, Albion, and Max, stationed with the Navy in California; and two grandmothers, Mrs. Elsie Knafel, Lutheran Home in Kendallville, and Mrs. Alice Gaff, Churubusco. He is also survived by six stepbrothers and two stepsisters. Services Tuesday at the Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-3-1973 + 4-?-1973
Knapp Cecelia T, 79, of Ligonier, died Feb. 17, 2004 at Avalon Village nursing home. She was a member of Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. She was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Smithfield, Pa. to Frank and Eva (Hamoser) Stager. On Dec. 29, 1945 in Smithfield, she married Charles Knapp. He died Jan. 4, 1999. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Don Boyd of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Linda and Jim Thorne of Roanoke; a son, Ken Knapp of Cromwell; 3 sisters, Josephine Zagare of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Elizabeth Karas and Eva Lechner of Fairchance, Pa.; a brother, Lloyd Stager of Masontown, Pa.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Also preceding her in death were 5 brothers, John, Andrew, Frank, Tom and Art; and 2 sisters, Rose Gill and Marie Calavrezos. Services Friday at Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 2-18-2004
Knapp Charles D, 79, died Monday in Kingston Health Care Center in Ligonier. He was born in Noble County Feb. 11, 1919 to Cecil and Vicie (Howell) Knapp. On Dec. 29, 1945 he married Cecelia Stager in Smithsfield, Pa. He was a machinist at Fruehauf Trailer Co., Fort Wayne, for 38 years, retiring in 1984. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a member of Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his wife; a son, Ken; 2 daughters, Karen Schwartz of Mount Vernon, Ohio, and Linda Thorn of Roanoke; 3 brothers, Donald of Columbia City, James of Fort Wayne and Calvin of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister, Viola Weicht of Pierceton; and a grandchild. Memorial services Thursday in Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. + 1-4-1999
Knapp Donald Eugene, 85, died July 17, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He drove a school bus in Noble County for 16 years, operated his own farm, and worked at Dana Weatherhead Co. in Columbia City for 19 1/2 years before retiring in 1986. He was a member of Ormas Baptist Church. He was born Oct. 14, 1917 to Cecil E. and Vicie Gladys (Howell) Knapp in Ligonier. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1983 and married Ilene Elizabeth Bainbridge on Oct. 20, 1940 in Columbia City. She died Jan. 18, 1994. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Charles, in 1999. Surviving are 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Jean Knapp of Fort Wayne and Calvin and Helen Knapp of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Viola and Billy Weicht of Pierceton. Services Monday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery, Columbia City. ^ 7-19-2003
Knapp Ed, 69, farmer, is survived by the widow and four married children. Funeral Sunday at Ormas Church. + 4-?-1940
Knapp Glenn L, 49, Rome City, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. A lifetime native of the vicinity, he was born June 19, 1922 in Noble County. He was married to Althea Zinn Nov. 28, 1946. He was employed by Kendallville Foundry for 19 years and was a part-time farmer and a WW II veteran. Surviving are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Doreen Price, Syracuse and Clora at home; two sons, Timothy at home, and David, Rome City; two half-brothers, Cecil and Allen Pressler, Elkhart; one half-sister, Leila Steffe, Wolcottville; the mother, Marie Pressler, Elkhart; and two grandchildren. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-31-1972
Knapp Ivan L, 64, died Nov. 3 in Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. He worked from 1950 to 1958 in the Garrett roundhouse in the heating and plumbing department. He then worked 37 years as a forklift driver at Dana Corp., Auburn. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Auburn VFW Post 10849, UAW Local 164, Garrett Historical Society, AARP and DeKalb County Genealogical Society. He was born April 3, 1931 in Fort Wayne to Harold D. and Frances (Thompson) Knapp. He married Mary Isabelle Kessler on March 24, 1962, and she died May 30, 1986. He then married Judith M. Long Knupp on June 24, 1989. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Vicky Lyn of Ashley; 2 sons, David Alan and Michael Lee of Auburn; one stepson, Terry Houston of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one stepdaughter, Tracey Richards of Auburn; 2 brothers, Dale of Auburn and Norman of Sarasota, Fla.; 4 sisters, Imogene LaRowe of Waterloo, Reba Sliger of Corunna, Janet Goen of Fowler, and Myrna Demske of Avilla; 2 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. One brother, Eldon, preceded him in death. Services in Feller Funeral Home. Burial, Butler Cemetery. ~ 11-9-1995
Knapp Joseph E, 89, died at his home in Washington Twp Nov. 12. A blood clot in his heart proved fatal. He was a farmer and business man, and several years ago served on the board of commissioners of Noble County. He leaves three children, Edward of Washington Twp, Mrs. John W. Adair of Noble, and Melvin of Goshen. Funeral at Ormas Thursday. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-?-1929
Knapp Robert Fred John, 53, R. 3, Albion, died of multiple injuries on Baseline Road southeast of Albion when his eastbound car collided head-on with an auto driven by J. O. McClanahan. Surviving are two sons, Roy of New Haven, and Rollen, Albion; one sister, Mrs. Ted Mullen, Fort Wayne; and one grandson. Services in Fort Wayne Thursday. Burial, St. Peter’s Cemetery near Fort Wayne. + 12-?-1961
Knapp Vesta Beryl Coverstone, 70, a native of Noble County, died at the home of her daughter. Born March 27, 1907 to Permeanus Eli and Zora Myrtle Williams Fry, she married Earl Clifton Coverstone Nov. 8, 1924. He died in 1942. She married Cecil E. Knapp March 25, 1950 and he died Nov. 22, 1986. She had worked for Weatherhead in Columbia City. Surviving are five sons, Dean Coverstone of Leesburg, Eugene and Don A. Coverstone of North Webster, Earl C. (Skip) and Ken Coverstone of Columbia City; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Bonnie) Martin, R. 6, Columbia City; four stepsons, Donald E. and Charles D. Knapp, R. 1, Cromwell, James N. Knapp , Angola, and Calvin G. Knapp of Fort Myers Fla.; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bill (Viola) Weicht, R. 1, Pierceton; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Athelea Tucker of Albion, Hawaii Bartels and Alberta Pook, Columbia City. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Coverstone, and a brother, Rev. Valmont Fry. Services last Saturday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-13-1987
Knapp Vicie Gladys, 50, died Sunday at her home in Washington Twp. Surviving are the husband, Cecil E.; four sons, Donald of Noble County, Charles of Fort Wayne, and James and Calvin at home; a daughter, Viola at home; a sister, Mrs. Isaac Witmer of Pierceton. Funeral at Ormas Baptist Church. + 5-?-1948
Knapp William B, 77, resident of Washington Twp, died last Thursday at his home 7 miles northwest of Etna from infirmities of old age. He is survived by children, Alva of Iowa, Jay of Chicago, Mrs. Vena Pierson and Mrs. Beatrice Hollenbaugh of Indianapolis, and Carl at home; brothers and sisters, Joseph Knapp and Ferdinand Knappe near Ormas, Mrs. Celia Gerkin, Washington Twp, and Mrs. Amelia King of Kansas. His wife died a year ago last September. + 12-?-1927
Knapp Zillah, 67, died last Wednesday at her home on Broadway. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Carl of Ligonier, Jay of Redwood Falls, Minn., Alva of Sioux City, Ia.; and two daughters, Mrs. Pierson of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Ray Hollenbaugh of Lafayette, Ind. Funeral Saturday from Broadway Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1926
Knappe Ferdinand, one of this county’s oldest citizens, died at his home in Washington Twp Feb. 13, aged nearly 92 years. He was born March 9, 1838 in Pike County, Pa., the third child of August and Mary Knappe. In the spring of 1850 he came with his parents to Noble County, where he resided ever since. In 1861 he was married to Eliza A. Long, and they had one child, Sarah Ann. For 22 years, during his young manhood, he taught in the rural schools of the county and was twice elected justice on the Republican ticket. He was a member of the Christian Church. + 2-?-1930
Knappenbarger Albina, 86, died at the home of Ed Banta of heart trouble on Feb. 2. She was the widow of Wilson Knappenbarger who at one time conducted a livery and sale barn in Ligonier. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Tenna Lanninger of Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Berry of Indianapolis. She was the mother of the famous jockey, Bert Knappenbarger, who rode racing horses for the former Czar of Russia. Funeral from Kerr Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Grace Lawn Cemetery, Elkhart. * 1938
Knarr Charles E, 74, of R. 3, Albion, died Sunday at his residence. He was born in New York on May 13, 1913 to Charles A. and Beulah (Swormstead) Knarr. On Oct. 25, 1937 he married Dorothy Kurtz, who died Nov. 18, 1986. He was a retired electrical engineer and had worked for Magnavox 20 years. He was a member of Toastmasters International, Moose Lodge and YMCA, all of Fort Wayne. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Joan) Herrman, R. 3, Albion; and a son, Charles J. of Aberdeen, S.D. Services at a later date in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney, Pa. + 11-1-1987
Knarr Dorothy, 73, Avilla, died Nov. 18. She was born in Punxsutawney, Pa. Sept. 28, 1913, the daughter of Joseph and Nettie (Hanscome) Kurtz. She married Charles E. Knarr Oct. 25, 1937. Surviving are her husband at Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Joan Herrmann of Albion; three sons, Charles J. Knarr of Aberdeen S. D., David L Kurtz, of Agawam, Mass., and John W. Kurtz of Leo; a sister, Frances Jones of Pittsburgh, Pa.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services in Punxsutawney with burial there in Circle Hill Cemetery. ~ 11-27-1986 + 11-18-1986
Knauer Claude M, 71, died July 27, at his home on N. Main St. He was a native of Avilla and the son of the late George and Ida Stewart Knauer. He married Theresa Ueber. He had been in the grocery business in Avilla for many years. He was formerly county chairman of the Republican Party until his illness forced him to retire. Survivors include the widow; a daughter, Patricia, at home; a son, Thomas of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; a brother, Walter, of Willard, Ohio; and an aunt, Evie Stewart of Willard, Ohio. A sister, Vera preceded him in death. Services July 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 7-28-1955 + 7-?-1955
Knauer George, 70, retired merchant of Avilla, died last evening at his home here following a sudden heart attack. He was born in 1859 in Stark County, Ohio, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Knauer. He was married 47 years ago to Ida Stewart of Avilla. He was one of the oldest members of the local Masonic Lodge and of the Eastern Star Lodge. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Walter H. and Claude M., Avilla; and one daughter, Mrs. Vera Parker of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral Saturday at the home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 7-?-1929
Knauer Ida, 68, of Avilla, died last Thursday at the home of a son, C. M., Avilla. She was a charter member of the Avilla OES and a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband died 4 years ago. Surviving are two sons, C. M. and Walter of Avilla; one daughter, Mrs. R. D. Parker of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. B. C. Lewis of Willard, Ohio; and one brother, John of Sturgis, Mich. Funeral Saturday . + 2-?-1933
Knauer Patricia Jean, 85, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Avilla Aug. 12, 1923 to Claude M. and Theresa (Ueber) Knauer. She had worked at Community State Bank in Avilla for more than 40 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. A brother, Thomas G. Knauer of Austin, Texas, survives. Funeral in St. Mary's Church Wednesday. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. + 12-9-1998
Knauer Roger, 64, died Feb. 9 in DeKalb Hospital. He was born in Avilla July 17, 1915 to Walter and Fern (Pfleightner) Knauer. He married Eleanor Smith. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. William (Susan) Whetstone, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Roger (Barbara) Wessel, Auburn; a son, Roger, Angola; and a brother, William, of Crooked Lake; eight grandchildren. Services Tuesday. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. ~ 2-14-1980 + 2-?-1980
Knauer Theresa (Ueber), 82, was born in Noble County August 4, 1890 and was a lifetime Kendallville resident. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, who died in 1955. She resided at 124 N. Main St. in Avilla and was a member of St. Mary’s Church. She died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia, 124 N. Main St., Avilla; one son, Thomas, who lives in Maracabio, Venezuela; one sister, Rose Ramsten, a resident at Sacred Heart Home; four grandchildren. Services Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 10-18-1973 + 10-?-1973
Knauer Thomas G, 76, Austin Tex., died Wednesday in Austin. He was born March 14, 1925 in Avilla, the son of Claude Melville and Theresa (Ueber) Knauer. After graduating from Avilla High School in 1943 he served in the 771st field artillery in WW II. He attended Indiana University and graduated from North Texas State University. He was in the oil business and worked in Texas, Venezuela and Indonesia. Surviving are his wife, Edith (Cripe) Knauer; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Curtis Davis of Portland, Texas, and Susan and Eric Stengel of Nashville, Tenn.; 2 sons, Gregory of Arcosanti, Ariz., and Kirk of Mill Valley, Calif.; and 7 grandchildren, Edith, Dylan, Duncan, Alexandra, Benjamin, Patrick and August. Memorial services Sunday at St. Luke's on the Lake, Austin. ^ 10-6-2001
Knauer Walter H, 74, a former Avilla grocer and later a district circulation manager for The Journal-Gazette until his retirement in 1947, died Monday in Souder Hospital, Auburn. He resided with a son, William, Fort Wayne, was with the circulation department of The Journal Gazette nine years and operated a grocery store here in Avilla 35 years. He was a member of Lodge 460, F&AM at Avilla; Avilla Chapter No. 155, Order of Eastern Star; a member of the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne. He was born in Garrett. Beside the son with whom he made his home, he is survived by another son, Roger C. of Auburn, and five grandchildren. The body was taken to L. E. Berhalter and Sons Funeral Home, where services were held Wednesday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 2-9-1961
Knecht Emmy, 88, died Saturday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1908 in Brunnbuettel, Germany to Leopold and Maria (Seifert) Ahl. On Aug. 20, 1932 in Germany she married Wilhelm J. Knecht. He died Aug. 18, 1977. She was a volunteer at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Memorial, Rome City, and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are a brother, Paul F. Ahl of North Miami Beach, Fla.; She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-1-1996
Knecht Mary, born May 12, 1853, was the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Ackerman, pioneer residents of Noble County, and grew up on a farm 3 miles east of Kendallville. On Feb. 15, 1872 she married Charles Knecht of Wayne County and they lived, excepting a few years, in and around Kendallville. They had 3 sons and one daughter. One of the sons died in infancy, another at the age of eleven; and 2 surviving are Clara, wife of Prof. C. L. Thompson, Fort Wayne, and Calvin of Ligonier. She died Jan. 3, 1910, aged 56 years 7 months 22 days. Funeral at the Evangelical Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-13-1910
Knecht Oscar, a 10-year old son of Charles Knecht of this city, was drowned while bathing in Bixler Lake this morning. Funeral in Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date ^ 8-17-1888
Knecht Wilhelm J, 74, 6 Clyde St., died today in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 10, 1902 in Holstein, Germany, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendlyn Knecht. He married Emmy Ahs Aug. 20, 1932 in Germany. He was a retired mechanic, having worked at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., and had lived in Kendallville 27 years, coming from Germany. He was a member of the Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are his wife and one brother, Helmet, Germany. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1977
Knepp Allen J, 68, died at his home in Rome City this morning from pneumonia. Five years ago he fell from a load of hay and broke his neck. He had been a prominent farmer of this community many years and moved here from his farm west of Wolcottville last March. Surviving are the widow, Myrtle; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Bailey, Mrs. Effie Lung and Mrs. Charles Miller of Wolcottville; and two brothers, Amon of near LaGrange, and Earl of Ligonier. Funeral Sunday at the Baptist Church here. + 8-?-1931
Knepp Della M, 87, of Ligonier, died Wednesday at Strawberry Village Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1890 in Syracuse, the daughter of John and Eleanor Bushong Younce. She married Earl Knepp Nov. 14, 1905. He died in 1956. She was a retired Master Garment worker. Survivors include one son, Harry of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Grace Caldwell, Ligonier; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Knepper Bessie E, 77, of Syracuse, died Wednesday in Kenney Health Care Center, Ligonier. Born Sept. 6, 1909 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Ira and Margaret (Arnold) Hamman. She married Calvin Miller who died in 1943. Her second husband, George Stienbarger, died in 1965, and her third husband, Walter Knepper, died in 1977. She was a lifetime area resident and retired employee of Essex Wire Co., Ligonier, and a member of Zion Chapel Church, Syracuse. Surviving are a daughter, Arnelda Losee of Syracuse, a son, Harold Miller of Ligonier; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-4-1987
Knepper Charles, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Knepper of Wawaka, died Tuesday at a hospital in Elyria, Ohio, of spinal meningitis. He had been an employee of the Peoples Telephone Co. He suffered a fractured skull in an automobile accident near Elkhart about a year ago. The body will be brought here for burial. Ligonier Leader 7-2-1922 Contriubted by Judy Richter
Knepper E W, 70, a Ligonier physician, died last Friday. He was born in Edenburg, Ohio June 3, 1833. He began the practice of his profession at Edon, Ohio in 1864 and 2 years later located in Ligonier. He was married in Ohio in 1857, and 6 children were born to him and his wife, 4 of whom are dead. The wife, son Edwin Jr. and daughter Mabel survive. He was a staunch Republican and was elected a member of the legislature in 1896. ^ 5-6-1904
Knepper Edna E, 88, died Monday at Ligonier Health Facility. She was born April 4, 1906 in Wawaka to Bert and Leona (Cummings) Cook. She married Lewis Knepper in 1924 in Albion. Before moving to Ligonier in 1994 she had been employed by Gilmore Brothers Dept. Store in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; a son, Glen of Mendon, Mich.; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanna Perry, and a brother. Graveside services Saturday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-16-1995
Knepper Elizabeth of Albion was buried in the Springfield Cemetery last Sunday. Funeral in the Dunkard Church. ^ 8-22-1884
Knepper Elizabeth, 92, pioneer resident of this community, died last night at her home in Brimfield from senility. Twelve years ago she fractured her hip in a fall and had been an invalid since that time. She had been a resident of Noble County the greater part of her life. Since the death of her husband she made her home with her son, Charles and daughter, Miss Mora. Surviving besides the son and daughter at home is a son by a former marriage, attorney Joseph Cotton of New York. Funeral Monday from Sweet’s Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 6-?-1932
Knepper Florence, 104, died Thursday in Elkhart Health Center. She was born Dec. 1, 1874 in Millersburg, Ohio and married Grant Knepper Sept. 6, 1891. He died in 1957. She had been a lifetime Wawaka resident. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Chapman of Vandalia, Mich., and Mrs. Arthur (Ruby) Smolinske of Wawaka; three sons, Jesse of Battle Creek, Mich., Louis of Mendon, Mich., and Alvin of Elkhart; 14 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 12-?-1979
Knepper Frank, 50, native and lifelong resident of Elkhart Twp, committed suicide Monday by throwing himself in front of a NYC train at a crossing ½ mile west of Wawaka. He had been despondent since his arrest several weeks ago when a still was discovered on his farm and had made several recent attempts at suicide. He had been out on bond since the federal raid had been made on his property. His farm had been put under condemnation proceedings and his trial docketed for Sept. Several times he had threatened to take his life. On one occasion he cut his wrists, once he attempted to slash his throat, and another time he tried to hang himself, the rope breaking. He is survived by the widow; a daughter, Sarah; and a brother, John of Montana. Funeral Thursday at Wawaka M. E. Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-?-1935
Knepper Grant, 93, retired employee of the NYC Railroad, died Jan. 26 in his home at Wawaka. He is survived by the widow; five sons, Lawrence, Wawaka, Albert and Alvin, Elkhart, Jesse, Battle Creek, Mich., and Lewis, Kalamazoo, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Chapman, Goshen, and Mrs. Arthur Smolinske, Wawaka; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral in Ligonier Tuesday afternoon. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1957
Knepper Herald R, 86, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. He was born April 19, 1910 in Noble County to Walter and Laura (Miller) Knepper. On Dec. 23, 1934 in Kimmell he married Ruby Werker. She died in 1991. A carpenter, he owned and operated Knepper Construction, retiring in 1977. He was a 1929 graduate of Cromwell High School, a lifetime member of Sparta United Church of Christ and a former Sparta Twp trustee. Surviving are a son, Steven of Kimmell; 3 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Julianne) Rensner of Delphi, Mrs. Lawrence (Suzanne) Kistler of Syracuse, and Mrs. John (Linda) Pankop of Albion; 2 sisters, Doris Stahly of Cromwell and Thelma Black of Pierceton; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral Thursday in Sparta United Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-19-1997
Knepper Jacob was born Aug. 20, 1822; died Aug. 24, 1898 age 76 years 4 days. Settled first in Albion. ^ 6-9-1899 Cosperville Cemetery
Knepper John, 83, Wawaka, died July 15 in the Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 5, 1888 in Noble County to William and Sarah Knepper. He married Ollie Frick who died Jan. 20, 1969. He moved to Wawaka from Montana 35 years ago. A stepdaughter, Mrs. Harold (Sara) Donat, Wawaka, survives. Services at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier, today. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Knepper Laura Alice, 80, R. 1, Cromwell, died of complications Saturday at Alfran Nursing Home in Warsaw. She was born Feb. 2, 1886, the daughter of Joseph David and Julia Ann (Black) Miller. In 1908 she married Walter Knepper. A lifetime resident of the area, she attended Salem Community Church at Wilmot. Survivors are her husband; a son, Herald, Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Doris) Stahly, Ligonier, Mrs. Ralph (Thelma) Black, Cromwell; three sisters, Mrs. Clyde (Bessie) Jones, Mishawaka, Mrs. Ted (Marie) Linn, Three Rivers, Mich., Mrs. Charles (Florence) Hamman, Goshen; ten grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Harris-Troxel Chapel at North Webster. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 9-?-1966
Knepper Lawrence, about 70, died Dec. 17, 1963 at McCray Hospital. He was a resident of Wawaka. Survivors include the wife, Mae; one son, Clarence of Tipton; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Grant Knepper; three brothers; and two sisters. Funeral today at a funeral home in Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 12-12-1963
Knepper Lewis Calvin, 93, died Saturday in Kingston of Ligonier. He was born Jan. 18, 1904 in Wawaka to Grant Ulysses and Eleanor (Sumney) Knepper. In 1924 he married Edna Evelyn Cook. She died in Jan. 1995. He was a foreman of equipment installation for ADT of Kalamazoo, Mich., and a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Glen of Mendon, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joanna Perry, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. No services. + 3-1-1997
Knepper Mabel, wife of H. H. Knepper, Diamond St., died last Saturday following a major operation at Lakeside Hospital. Last rites were held yesterday from the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Deibele. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-3-1934
Knepper Mora E, about 75, a lifelong resident of the Brimfield community, died July 1, 1953 at McCray Hospital from a chronic heart ailment. She is survived by a brother, Charles of Brimfield. Services Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1953
Knepper Ollie C, about 78, died Jan. 20, 1969 at McCray Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1890 in Wawaka, the daughter of Douglas and Clara (Culver) Frick and was a lifetime resident of that community. She was first married to Frank Knepper, who died in 1937. She then married John Knepper. She was a member of Wawaka Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. William (Sarah) Donat of Wawaka; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Burdette of Goshen and one sister, Mrs. Harley Yants of Boise, Idaho. Funeral at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1969
Knepper Robert Cecil, 17, died Jan. 3, 1945 at McCray Hospital after a 10-day illness with pneumonia. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Knepper of Wawaka. Funeral Saturday at Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1945
Knepper Ruby M, 79, died Wednesday in her Cromwell residence. She was born April 10, 1912 in Cromwell to Wallace O. and Lulu M. (Launer) Werker. On Dec. 23, 1934 in Kimmell she married Herald R. Knepper. A 1930 graduate of Cromwell High School and 1932 graduate of International Business College, she had worked for Wirk Garment Co. in Ligonier. She was a member of Sparta United Church of Christ and a volunteer for American Cancer Society and American Red Cross. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Julianne) Rensner of Edinburgh, Mrs. Lawrence (Suzanne) Kistler of Syracuse and Mrs. John (Linda) Pankop of Lagro; a son, Steven of Kimmell; a sister, Alice Beers of Kimmell; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in Sparta United Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-16-1991
Knepper Temperance died at her home in Cromwell. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Mock of Cromwell and Mrs. Rosa Stoner of near Indian Village; two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Darr of near Syracuse and Mrs. Rosie Iden of Indian Village; and two brothers, Charles Stocker of Kansas City, Mo., and William Stocker. Funeral Tuesday at Indian Village and burial was made in the cemetery there. + 3-?-1933
Knepper Trent Simon, 65, a resident of Shepherd of the Hill, died there Monday. He was born in Kendallville April 3, 1924, the son of Herbert H. and Mabel (Simon) Knepper. He was a WW II Navy veteran and had been a legal secretary in NYC for years. He formerly had resided at Mountain Home VA Hospital in Tennessee. His only survivor is a sister, Alyce Klinger of Kendallville. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1989
Knepper Velma Bell, 37, wife of Albert U. Knepper, committed suicide Wednesday at the home of her half-sister, Mrs. J. H. Tschabold in Elkhart, by inhaling gas from the kitchen stove. Relatives said she suffered a nervous breakdown two months ago which caused a demented condition. She was born Feb. 10, 1901 near Ligonier and was married to Mr. Knepper in 1925 and the couple moved to Elkhart last summer. She is survived by her husband, three sisters, and three half-sisters. Funeral in Elkhart. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1939
Knepper Walter W, 87, died this morning at Goshen Hospital. He made his late home at R. 1, Cromwell. He was the son of William and Esther (Temperance) Knepper and was born in Noble County on Oct. 23, 1888. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Bessie; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Stahly, Ligonier, and Mrs. Ralph Black, Pierceton; and one son, Harold, Cromwell; a sister, Rosa K. Stoner, Cromwell; a stepson, Harold Miller, Ligonier; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Arnelda Losee, Pierceton. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Miller. He had 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Harris Funeral Home. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. + 9-?-1976
Kneubuhler Dale R, 47, of Kendallville, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital. Born in DeKalb County July 14, 1939, he was the son of Reinhold and Alta (Musser) Kneubuhler. On May 14, 1964 in Columbia City he married Mary Lou Warnick. He moved from Fort Wayne to Kendallville in 1964 where he was an equipment operator for L. H. Gunsaullus & Sons. Surviving are his wife; his mother and stepfather, Alta and Cecil Gettys in Waterloo; a daughter, Sandra M. Smith of Kendallville; four sons, William E., Richard L., and David A., all Kendallville, and Randall E. of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Lora Shaw of Dayton, Ohio; JoAnn Hart and Phyllis Sattison of Waterloo; a brother Lyle "Butch" of Auburn; and three grandchildren. A son preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-16-1986
Knight Donald P, 79, of Merriam, died Jan. 15, 1989 at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1909 in Buchanan, Mich. to John L. and Laura Pennell Knight. He married Margaret Clouse May 11, 1936. He had lived in Merriam since 1964. He was a member of Charter Oak Community Church and was retired from faming and Phelps Dodge. His wife, Margaret, died in 1987. Surviving are a son, Irving of Mariposa, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Nan) Nicoski of St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren; and a close friend, Dorothy Teegarden of Fort Wayne. Services Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-15-1989
Knight Evelyn Marie, 84, of Fort Wayne, died June 17 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Formerly of Albion, she was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Gary of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Gretchen Kunberger of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, JoAnn Hammel, Albion; a brother, Robert Moore of Albion; a sister, Betty Diehm of Avilla; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1996. Services in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 7-1-1999
Knight G Ann, 70, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday at her residence. The Kendallville native lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. Her husband, E. Wendell Knight, died in 1977. Survivors are a daughter, Nancy Krieg of Ashland, Ore.; a son, Richard T. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Virginia West of Fort Wayne; a brother, Chester Throp of Kendallville; and 3 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Klaehn’s Wayne Street Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 11-13-1986
Knight Herbert, 70, a resident of Ligonier for a number of years and a well-known druggist throughout northeastern Indiana for almost half a century, died Tuesday at his home in Warsaw. Bert moved to Kendallville from Auburn in 1902 and was employed as a pharmacist in the A.R. Otis drug store there. In 1910 he went to Anderson and returned to Kendallville in 1920. In 1923 he and his son-in-law, F. C. Kauffman, took over the Central Drug Store in Kendallville. In June 1931 he purchased the Williams Drug Store here, which he operated several years before moving to Warsaw. In early life he was an acrobat and appeared with some of the leading circuses of the country. He was born in Rome, Mich. April 1872.  Feb. 21, 1894 he married Molly Dey of Quincy, Mich. She died Oct. 31, 1916.  In Oct. 1917 he married Libbie Fryer of Kendallville. He was affiliated with the Masonic and Elks lodges and was a member of the Presbyterian church. Surviving are the widow, one daughter, Mrs. F. C. Kauffman of Kendallville, a son, Marlin, and a sister, Mrs. Retta Phillips of Saginaw, Mich. Ligonier Leader 8-20-1942 Contributed by Judy Richter
Knight James, son of Daniel and Lucy Lowry Knight, was born at Chillicothe, Ohio April 30, 1829 and died at Kendallville Dec. 24, aged 71 years 7 months and 24 days. He was married at Lancaster, Ohio Jan. 16, 1850 to Margaret H. Holtman who died Dec. 29, 1855. He was married to S. A. Friend in 1856, who survives. He enlisted in May 1864 as a hundred-day man in the 139th Indiana volunteers and after serving his time re-enlisted in March 1865 for 3 years or during the war. He came to Kendallville in 1848 and lived here until his decease. He was by trade a painter. He leaves his wife and 3 sisters, Mrs. Salome Griffith, Mrs. Jane Gammon and Mrs. Ellen Talmage. ^ 12-28-1900
Knight Laura R, 58, resident of Jefferson Twp, died Saturday from a heart attack. The family formerly resided in Berrien Springs, Mich., and moved to Noble County three years ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Burr Oak. She is survived by the husband, John; three sons, Irving J. of Romeo, Mich., Donald P. at home, and Paul J. of Detroit, Mich.; four brothers; one sister and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday from the Baptist Church at Berrien Springs. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs. + 11-?-1936
Knight Leslie D, 53, of Kendallville, died May 25, 2013, at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center.He was a truck driver for many years. He was born in Martin, Ky., Sept. 4, 1959, to Bill Knight and Princess (Hicks) Wheaton. Surviving are his mother; 2 brothers, Chris and Teresa Knight of Angola and Jerry Collins of Auburn; 3 sisters, Sonia Knight of Angola, Marcia and Henry Jordan of Michigan and Melissa and Ken Meyers of Kendallville. Funeral and burial Thursday at Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-29-2013
Knight Margaret M, 88, Merriam, died Thursday at home. Born July 17, 1899 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Harry B. and Nancy (Wright) Clouse. On May 11, 1936 she married Donald P. Knight. She lived in Noble County for all her married life and in Merriam since 1964. She was a member of Charter Oak Community church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Nan) Nicoski of St. Paul, MN; one son, Irving of Mariposa, CA; and three grandchildren. Services Monday in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-7-1987
Knight Muriel, 77, was born Sept. 15, 1894 in Jefferson Twp to M. O. and Mary (Campbell) DeCamp. Her husband, John L. Knight, whom she married in 1938, preceded her in death in 1960. She was a member of Burr Oak Baptist Church. She died Tuesday in the Turtle Creek Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Survivors include three stepsons, Donald of Albion, and Paul and Ervin, both of Michigan, and two brothers, Beryl of R. 1, Albion, and Bernard of Avilla. Services Aug. 10 at Bonham-Miser-Brazzell Funeral Home. ~ 8-17-1972 + 8-?-1972
Knight Ruth, 30, of Ligonier, died at her home Thursday from pneumonia. Surviving are the husband, Marlin; two daughters, Carolyn 5, and Suzanne 3; the father, George Epperson, Indianapolis; three brothers and three sisters, James, Sarah, Mrs. J. C. Clifton, Mrs. H. A. Veit, Indianapolis, Harry, Detroit, Mich., and Clarence, Harrisburg, Ill. Funeral Saturday from the residence at Ligonier. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1935
Knight Thora A, 79, of Chillicothe, died Dec. 18, 2011, in Chillicothe from lung cancer. She was a former 20-year resident of northeast Indiana and a 1951 graduate of Ligonier High School. She moved to Phoenix, Ariz., from Indiana and resided there 50 years before moving to Chillicothe three years ago. She was a homemaker, radio DJ and TV personality. She was born June 25, 1932, in Fort Wayne to Ralph and Lillian Hawkins. She first married Richard Stamets of Goshen and later married Robert Knight. Surviving are a daughter, Valerie San Filippo of Chula, Mo.; a brother, Thomas A. Hawkins of Garrett; and a sister, Nancy L. Gangwer of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Stamets; and a brother James L. Hawkins. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-29-2011
Knisely Claude M, 79, 408 Van Scoyoc St., died Monday in the McCray Hospital. He was a native of Philadelphia, Ohio, where he was born on Nov. 10, 1887, the son of James and Minnie Johnson Knisely. He was married May 9, 1914, in Hillsdale, Mich., to Floss Sowers, who survives. The couple moved to Avilla 15 years ago from Fort Wayne, where he was employed by the Wayne Pump Company 43 years before his retirement in 1955. He was a member of the Avilla Calvary Methodist Church. Surviving in addition to the wife are one daughter, Mrs. Ilene Wolfe, Richmond, Ind.; a granddaughter; a brother, Russell, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Barnhill, Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday in the L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-25-1967
Knisely Floss Sowers, 80, resident of the Sacred Heart Home, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born in LaOtto July 18, 1888, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pulver. She was married on May 8, 1914 to Claude Knisely, who died in 1967. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Ilene Wolf, Richmond; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Miloff, Avilla; three brothers, Roy of Chicago, Charles, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and Earl of Wyandot, Mich. Funeral Monday in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 9-5-1968 + 9-?-1968
Knisely Ida, a former resident of LaOtto, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. W. LeNeve, Noblesville, Ind., from affects of the flu. She is survived by the following children, Joseph, Karl, Mrs. Fred Conner and Mrs. LeNeve; and three grandchildren. The funeral was held at the Lutheran Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 4-16-1925
Knisely S, 84, died Wednesday at the home of his son-in-law, Dr. Barnhill at LaOtto, from complications incident to senility. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Barnhill and Mrs. Ben Sloffer of LaOtto; two sons, Russell, Cleveland, O., and Claude, Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday from the Barnhill home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. + 8-?-1934 ^ 8-30-1934
Kniss Cleora E, 66, resided at R. 1, Avilla and died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Kinnard K. of Avilla; a daughter, Melanie L. Deal, Avilla; her mother, Edna E. Hoffman of Fort Wayne; and five sisters, Audrey Wiedeman, Fern Bobay, Eldeana Baron and Billie Jean Bovio, all Fort Wayne, and Mary Ann Clowser of Craigville. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Son Lakeside Park Funeral Home. ~ 11-13-1980 + 11-?-1980
Kniss J H, 78, a former resident of Swan Twp but who moved to Oklahoma a number of years ago, died at his home in Chickasha, Okla. Dec. 10 from Bright’s disease. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by the widow; one son, Samuel of Chickasha; 4 daughters, Mrs. Capa Yeakey of Chickasha, Mrs. Nora Broughton of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Bertie Irvin and Mrs. Dessie Young of LaOtto. Funeral at LaOtto Lutheran Church Saturday. Burial, Warcup Cemetery near Huntertown. ~12-19-1917
Kniss Maude V, 90, Churubusco, died Thursday in National Nursing Home, Columbia City. She was born Sept. 11, 1881 in Noble County to Cornelius and Susanah (Frick) Resler. She married Benton Richey during 1909 and he died in 1944. She married Guy Kniss in 1952 and he died in 1964. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Collins, and a 50-year member of the Eastern Star, Churubusco. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lamoile Ford, Auburn, and Mrs. Richard Rankin, Muncie; a stepsister, Mrs. Paul Swihart, Albion; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 12-?-1971
Kniss Samuel Francis, 87, lifetime resident of this community, died Monday in the home of a nephew, Enos Young, in LaOtto. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. He had lived in the Young home in recent years and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alice Chambers and Mrs. Ella Lubaugh of Elwood; a brother, Gerry, Delton, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday in LaOtto Lutheran Church. ~ 11-5-1953
Kniss Sophia died Wednesday at the Provines home in Auburn. She was in her 82nd year, having been born Sept. 13, 1851 in Ohio. The family lived for many years on a farm near LaOtto. Her husband, Harvey, has been dead for thirty years. Surviving are four children, Mrs. P. L. Ervin of Butler Twp, Samuel of Amber, Okla., Mrs. Ira Young of LaOtto, and Mrs. Capitola ?eaton of Chickasha, Okla. She was a member of the LaOtto Lutheran Church. Funeral at LaOtto Friday. + 7-?-1933
Knopp David Clifford, 51, of Albion, died July 3, 2008 in the emergency room of Parkview Noble Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. He had been executive director of the Noble County Community Foundation in Ligonier since 2000 and worked for the News-Sun as a journalist from 1985 to 2000. He was born Feb. 4, 1957 to Clifford L. and Mary J. Shoemaker Knopp. On July 15, 1990 in Fort Wayne he married Sarah Gagen. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Sage; a stepson, Michael McKinney of Fort Wayne; his mother of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Greg Johnson of New Haven and Barbara and Kelly Grogan of Zittleton, Colo. His father died in 1996. Cremation has taken place following his wishes. Memorial services Tuesday at Central Noble Center Stage Auditorium. ^ 7-6-2008
Knopp John H, 59, died Oct. 23, 1984 in Salem, Ohio. A dairy farmer for 31 years he is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Cathy of Albion and Emily Baker of Hartsville, Ind.; a son, J. Scott at home; one grandchild; a brother and four sisters. Funeral at the Midway Mennonite Church in Columbiana, Ohio. + 10-23-1984
Knott Charley Douglas, 81, 406 N. Riley St., died today in his home. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 31, 1891, a son of William and Caroline (Baker) Nott, and was a lifetime resident. He was married Feb. 20, 1917 in Immaculate Conception Church to Elizabeth Ann Hornett. He worked as a painter for many years and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Elks Lodge and Fathers’ Auxiliary of VFW. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Ruth Jacoby on June 5, 1966 and one brother. Surviving are the widow; a son, Charles E., 349 N. Main St.; a sister, Mrs. Cal (Stella) Holman, rural Waterloo; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral at the church Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Knott Clyde, 63, R. 1, Kendallville, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He was born May 5, 1911 in Keystone, Ind. to Charles R. and Elizabeth (VonSeelen) Knott. He was a lifetime area resident and retired. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Marjorie Baier, Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 3-?-1975
Knott Donald W, 51, of Rome City, died today in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. He was born Feb. 3, 1934 in Noble County, the son of Raymond and Helen (Hartman) Knott. A lifetime county resident, he served in the U. S. Navy 1951-1955. He was employed by Rieth-Riley Construction in Fort Wayne and was a member of VFW and American Legion Post 86, Kendallville. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Franklin (Betty) Knafel of Battle Creek, Mich., Mrs. Robert (Mary) LaCrone of Worthington, and Thelma Shearer of Greely, Colo.; and a brother, Ralph of Auburn. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-18-1985
Knott Elizabeth Ann, 86, Avilla, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1898 in Whiting, the daughter of John and Mary (Sobieski) Hornett. She married Charley Knott Feb. 20, 1917 in Kendallville. He preceded her in death. A lifetime resident of Kendallville, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville, where she had been a member of the housekeeping staff 35 years. Surviving are a son, Charles E., Kendallville; a brother, Eugene C., Kendallville; three sisters, Leona Konger, Fort Wayne, Josephine Holbrook and Ethel Taylor, both Kendallville; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A daughter, Helen Jacoby, also preceded her in death. Services at the church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 4-11-1985 + 4-7-1985
Knott James Luther was born in Whitley County, Ind. March 1, 1866; and died at his home on E. Lisle St. in Kendallville Sept. 13, aged 33 years 7 months and 12 days. He married Susan Ott Dec. 8, 1887. They had 3 children, a boy and a girl, survive. Three years ago he united with the M. E. Church at Fuller’s Corners, Whitley County. Funeral at Blue River Church. Burial, church cemetery. He leaves a wife, 2 children, brothers and sisters. ^ 9-15-1899
Knott Paula, 76, Kendallville, died October 15, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born July 6, 1929 in Claflin, Kansas to Leo and Julia (Lucier) Greene. She married Charles E. Knott on September 3, 1949 in Kendallville. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Claudia of Louisville, Ky.; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Ronda of Boulder, CO; and Charles and Julie of New Braunfels, TX; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Sharlene Greene of Agoura Hills, CA. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Patricia Williams and Janet Fox. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Adrian, Mich. She retired in 1993 after 15 years as a dispatcher in the Kendallville Police Dept. She was a member of VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary and Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville, where funeral mass was held. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-20-2005
Knott Robert John, 89, of rural LaOtto, died May 10, 2003 at Miller's Merry Manor nursing home in Garrett. He was born August 23, 1913 in Auburn to Fred and Cora Estella (Heitz) Knott. He married Eloise L. Hogue on December 24, 1936 in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Fred Knott of LaOtto, Jim and Jackie Knott of Garrett, Bill and Arlene Knott of LaOtto; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Stuart Harshman of Garrett; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews and a niece. Preceding him in death were his parents and 3 sisters, Frieda Knott, Wilma Wildeson and Opal Bauman. A farmer, he had resided in LaOtto for 89 years and was a fuel truck driver for S&S Oil Co. He was a member of Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren. Services at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-15-2003
Knotts Ferne Molitor, 84, Fort Wayne, died today at Souder Health Center, Auburn. She was born May 3, 1893 to Charles and Leta (Thrasher) Parker at Francesville. She married John F. Molitor on Aug. 3, 1913 at Francesville. She was a former Kendallville resident. Survivors include two sons, Harold Molitor, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jack Molitor, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Jeane) Smith, Warsaw; stepmother, Onie L. Parker, Bluffton; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1977
Knotts Marilyn, 65, died July 17, 2001 at her home in Topeka. She was formerly employed at NISCO and Starcraft in Topeka. She was a member of Topeka Mennonite Church. She was born Dec. 29, 1935 in Muncie to Albert and Rosella (Hart) Tomlinson. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Deb Gonser of Topeka, Diane Hagewood and Kathy and Rex Growcock of Wolcottville, and Karen and Randy Criswell of Rome City; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred and Keith Bess and Phyllis and Mike Hansard of Muncie; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Judy Tomlinson of Muncie and Randy and Julie Tomlinson of Sturgis, Mich.; 9 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services Saturday at Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 7-19-2001
Know Alice E, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Know, was born in Elkhart Twp, one mile from Wawaka, Feb. 13, 1859. She died July 27, 1894 at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 14 days. She came with her parents to Ligonier in the fall of 1881. She joined the Methodist Church in 1870. Ligonier Leader 8-1-1894
Knowles Ellsworth Coe, 55, a NYC Railroad freight agent at Ligonier for 13 years, died Monday at his home. Surviving are the wife, Esther; three sons, a grandchild and a sister. Services yesterday. Burial was at Litchfield, Michigan. + 1951
Knowles Esther J, 84, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in Litchfield, Mich. June 5, 1904, she married Elsworth Knowles June 5, 1925 in Litchfield. He died in 1951. She had lived in Wawaka since 1937 and was a retired Essex Wire employee. She was a member of Litchfield OES. Surviving are three sons, George of Osceola, Ray of Goshen and Roy of Wawaka; a sister, Margarite Barnes of Litchfield; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Graveside services at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Litchfield. + 7-28-1988
Knox Alice E, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Knox, was born in Noble County, one mile from Wawaka on Feb. 13, 1859. She died from consumption in Ligonier, July 27, 1894 at the age of 35 years, 5 months and 14 days. She came with her parents to Ligonier in the fall of 1881. Ligonier Leader 8-1-1894 Contributed by Judy Richter
Knox Arnold, 63, of Wawaka, died July 25, 2006 at the home of his daughter near Brimfield. He had retired as second shift foreman after 38 years of service with Quick Tanks in Kendallville and also served as a patrolman with the Kendallville Police Dept. for 23 years. He was a member of Kendallville Civil Defense and Police Reserves. He was born Aug. 5, 1942 in Wayland, Ky., to Howard and Ada (Hicks) Knox. He married Mary Elizabeth Everage on July 8, 1961 in Ottawa, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Deborah of Wawaka; a daughter and son-in-law, Tawnya and Carson Strouse of Wawaka; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Arvin and Nancy and Ernest and Mary of Kendallville, and Kenneth and Wanda of West Liberty, Ky.; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Birdie and Gary Compton of Kendallville and Brenda and Ricky Ross of West Liberty; and 6 grandchildren, Travis Bailey, Travis, Danielle and Taylar Knox, Skyler Strouse and Nathan Terry. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tawana Goings on Nov. 15, 2002; 4 brothers, Burnis, Curt, Anthony and Otis; and 4 sisters, Maudie Cordial, Hettie Lucas, Hattie Hicks and Brenda Conley. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 7-26-2006
Knox Arvin, 70, of Kendallville, died Nov. 24, 1008 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. He was employed with the City of Kendallville Water Dept. for 27 years before retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Harbor of Love Baptist Church in Kendallville. He was born June 2, 1938 in Wayland, Kentucky to Howard and Ada (Hicks) Knox. He married Nancy Mapes on Feb. 27, 1965 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Arvin Jr. and Deb Knox of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Ronald Godsey Jr. of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a sister and brother-in-law, Birdie and Gary Compton of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by brothers Burnis, Arnold, Ernest, Anthony, Kurt and Otis; and sisters, Hettie Lucas, Hattie Hicks, Maudie Cordial and Brenda Conley. Services Wednesday at Harbor of Love Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-25-2008
Knox Burnis, 74, of Kendallville, died May 31, 2001 at his residence. He was retired from Kendallville Iron & Metal as a truck driver for 12 years. He was a WW II Army veteran, a member of the Kendallville VFW and a former foundry worker. He was born Oct. 25, 1926 in Wayland, Ky., to Howard and Ada (Hicks) Knox. On March 13, 1948 in Paintsville, Ky., he married Cleta Mae Manns. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Rita Knox of Kendallville and Bill and Suzie Knox of Corunna; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Danny Spencer and Sandra and Keith Holden of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Hettie Lucas, Brenda Conley, Hattie Hicks and Birdie Compton; 3 brothers, Ernest, Arvin and Arnold of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren, Michelle Jaquay, Whittany Holden, Brad Knox, Matt Spencer, Tyler Knox, Erich Holden, Krystall Strock, Kylen Branham, Corey Spencer, Justin, Knox, Alex Knox, and Zach Holden; and 3 great-grandchildren, Colton Jaquay, Allison Knox, Rieley Hobson, Don Strock, Jami Jaquay, Kayne Hobson, Renee Hobson and Clay Strock. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Branham, on Sept. 9, 1990; one sister, Maudie Cordial; and 3 brothers, Curtis, Otis and Anthony. Services Monday at Zion United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2001
Knox Coreen, 40, wife of Major Eddie C. Knox of North Webster and a former Cromwell resident died in an auto accident a little over a mile north of Cromwell on State Road 5. Mr. Knox was driving and apparently lost control of the car on recent snow. Mrs. Knox fell under the vehicle and died of head injuries and strangulation. Surviving are the husband and her mother, Mrs. Biddie Custer of El Paso, Texas. Funeral Friday at C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1947
Knox Dollie S, 91, died Sunday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. She was born March 1, 1888, the daughter of Thomas Ruby and Matilda Hursey. Her husband, Harry L, preceded her in death. She was a lifelong member of the Cromwell area and a member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Harry L., Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Bennett, Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Crow, Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1979
Knox Eddie C, 64, El Paso, Texas, died last Thursday. He was a resident of El Paso for the past 23 years and was a member of the Moose Lodge and Retired Officer’s Association. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn S., El Paso; his mother, Mrs. Dollie Lindsey; brothers, Harry L and Tom; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bennett, all of Cromwell, Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Ligonier. Funeral Monday and burial was at Fort Bliss Cemetery with military honors. + 11-?-1971
Knox Ernest, 73, died June 25, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was employed with Kendallville Lumber Co. and Reliable Tool & Machine Co. in Kendallville and Dexter Axle in Albion. He was born in Wayland, Ky. on Sept. 8, 1933 to Howard and Ada (Hicks) Knox. He married Mary Ellen Mapes on Oct. 30, 1954. Surviving are his wife; 5 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Ernest Jr., Jay and Tammie of Kendallville, John, Jack and Julie of Mt. Olive, N.C.; Joseph of Auburn; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Judi and Ron Witham of LaGrange, Janet and Joseph Kretler and Janel and Brian Childers of Avilla; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Arvin and Nancy of Kendallville and Kenneth and Wanda of West Liberty,. Ky.; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Birdie and Gary Compton of Kendallville and Brenda Kaye and Ricky Ross of West Liberty; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James in 1986; a grandchild, Cassandra Knox in 1989; 5 brothers, Arnold, Anthony, Burnis, Curtis and Otis; and 4 sisters, Maudie Cordial, Hettie Lucas, Hattie Hicks and Brenda Fae Conley. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-26-2007
Knox Harry C, 87, Fort Wayne and formerly of Albion, died Sunday (d. 12-20-1987) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 28, 1900 in Albion, the son of William and Clara (Comstock) Knox. On Nov. 2, 1919, he married Irene Nowels. She died Dec. 23, 1978. He moved to Fort Wayne in 1978 and was a retired self-employed carpenter. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Alice) Deville of Anderson, S.C., and Mrs. Van (Evelyn) Baker of Albion; two sons, Ralph M. of Jasper and Charles N. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Kate Schreiber of Willington, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, a great-grandchild and a brother preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-20-1987
Knox Harry L, 63, of R. 4, Syracuse, died Thursday at Goshen Hospital. The son of Harry and Dollie (Ruby) Knox, he was born Feb. 5, 1921 in Cromwell. On Oct. 21, 1977 in Cromwell he married Mary McFarren. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and carpenter for Werker Brothers Construction in Cromwell. The WW II Army veteran served in India in the Burma CBI Theatre and was a charter member of the Cromwell American Legion Post 421. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Phyllis) Harris of Pierceton; a son, Larry of Cromwell; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Gary (Carolyn) Doyle of Fort Washington, Md.; a stepdaughter, Boyd McFarren Jr. of Cleveland; two sisters, Ruby Bennett of Wolf Lake, and Ruth Taylor of Ligonier; four grandchildren. Services Sunday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Cremation will follow. + 10-4-1984
Knox Irene M, 75, R. 1, Albion, died Saturday (d. 12-23-1978) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born April 5, 1903 in Noble County she was the daughter of Rolland and Adell (Cornelius) Nowels. She married Harry C. Knox Nov. 22, 1919 in St. Joseph, Mich. She had lived in Fort Wayne and had returned to Albion three years ago. She was a housewife, a Four Star Mother and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Alice) Deville, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Van (Evelyn) Baker, R. 1, Albion; three sons, Robert C. and Charles N., Fort Wayne, and Ralph M., Chicago, Ill.; four sisters; three brothers; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. One son, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-?-1978
Knox James J of this city, died at his home on East Main Street Tuesday. He was a native of Richland County, Ohio, where he was born Feb. 16, 1821, and died in Albion, Indiana, April 21, 1901, aged 77 years, 2 months and 5 days. He was the son of John and Mary Knox , who were the parents of fifteen children all of whom lived to manhood and womanhood, the youngest being seventeen years old when the family ties were sundered by death. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-two years old. He served as a soldier in the Mexican War thirteen months after which he returned to Ohio where he remained until 1848 when he came to Noble County and purchased 184 acres of timber land in Elkhart Township. He then returned to Buckeyedom where he remained until 1849 when he journeyed across the arid plains and deserts of western United State to the New El Dorado, California, where he engaged in gold mining until 1852, in which pursuit he was quite successful and laid the nucleus of the comfortable estate which he reared. In July 1852 he returned to Ohio where he resided until 1853 when he again came to Hoosierdom and built a steam sawmill in Allen Township which he operated for two years. He was then united in marriage to Miss Naomi A. Black, September 5, 1854, daughter of Peter and Martha Black of Jefferson Twp. The newly married couple in October 1855 settled on their farm in Elkhart Twp where they continued to reside until about twenty years ago when they removed to Ligonier where they lived until the death of Mrs. Knox. Three years ago this fall, Mr. Knox and his surviving daughter, Miss Gertrude, removed to this city and occupied the handsome residence which he had built. He was the father of five daughters, all deceased, except Miss Gertrude. The obsequies were held at the last residence this afternoon. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He leaves one daughter four sister and three brothers. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Ligonier Banner 5-2-1901
Knox James L, 27, of Kendallville Mobile Home Park, died at his residence. He was born in Kendallville April 18, 1959, the son of Ernest and Mary (Mapes) Knox. On Oct. 27, 1978 in Wise, Va., he married Virginia Conley. He had been employed by Quick Tanks 7 1/2 years. Surviving are his wife; his parents in Kendallville; a daughter, Brandy Renae, and a son, Shanith James, both at home; three sisters, Judy Witham, and Janel Knox, Kendallville, and Janet Albion; five brothers, Ernest Jr., John, Jay and Joseph, all Kendallville, and Jack of Okinawa, Japan. Services at Allen Chapel Church Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-13-1986
Knox Joyce "Marlene", 73, of Kimmell, died Nov. 11, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 19, 1936 in Noble County to Charles and Althea (Fausnaugh) Reeve. She married Ronald L. Knox on Nov. 4, 1953 in Albion. She had worked at Superior Sample and at Millenium Industries and was a member of Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club and Stone's Hill Community Church. Surviving are her husband; a son, Kary (Becky) Knox of Avilla; a daughter, Sheree (Ramer) and Ron Fritz of Wolcottville; 2 brothers, Verlin Reeve of Kimmell and Homer (Norma) Reeve of Ligonier; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings, Leland, Arnold and Rosemary Reeve. Funeral Nov. 14 at Stone's Hill Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-13-2009
Knox Kate M, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Knox of Ligonier, died at Ligonier on July 2, 1889, aged 28 years, ? months and 11 days. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church, Albion, on Friday last. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-2-1889
Knox Lillian, 29, died from a broken neck and other injuries when her car skidded out of control on an S-curve in Ligonier along Ind. 5 and smashed into a concrete dock at an industrial plant. The body was taken to the Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 11-?-1968
Knox Margaret E, 84, died Oct. 25, 1999 in Regency Place, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 24, 1914 in Noble County to Charles and Mary Etta (Speaker) Amick. On July 7, 1946 in Goshen she married Richard B. Knox. He died Aug. 11, 1982. Surviving are a son, Lawrence E. Magnuson of Payne, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mary Hatfield of Franklin, Ohio, Alice Schlemmer of Ligonier and Helen Galloway of Kimmell; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Huss; a stepson; and 2 sisters, Viola Wilson and Betty Carpenter. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-25-1999
Knox Mary E,74, of Kendallville, died May 31, 2011, at her daughter Janet’s home near Avilla. She was born in Kendallville on April 17, 1937, to Lawrence “Bob” Hiram and Martha Anna (McCreary) Mapes. She married Ernest Knox Sr. on October 30, 1954, in Angola, Indiana, and he died June 25, 2007. She was nurse’s aide at the old Lutheran Home in Kendallville. Survivors include 5 sons, Ernest Knox Jr. of Kendallville, John Knox of South Milford, Jack and Julie Knox of Mt. Olive, North Carolina, Jay and Tammie Knox of Kendallville, and Joseph Knox of Auburn; 3 daughters, Judi and Ron Witham of Lagrange, Janet and Joseph Kretler of Avilla and Janel and Brian Childers of Avilla; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Phyllis Mapes, Nancy Knox and Doris Christlieb, all of Kendallville, Sally Mapes of Hudson, Susan and Dan Wierich of Huntertown and Karen and Dick Bell of Churubusco; and 5 brothers, Robert and Marcella Mapes of Waxahachie, Texas, Kenneth and Alleen Mapes of Rome City, Lawrence Mapes of Fort Wayne, Dennis and Hazel Mapes of Kendallville and Gale and Marsha Mapes of LaGrange. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Knox, who died in 1986; and her granddaughter, Cassandra Knox, who died in 1989. Funeral June 3 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-2-2011
Knox Mary Elizabeth, 64, died Aug. 6, 2006 at her home near Wawaka. She had been employed for 13 years at Taylor made in Kendallville and was the receptionist at her daughter's beauty salon, First Impressions, in Kendallville. She was a member of Dorca Circle at Trinity Church United Methodist. She was a 1958 graduate of Knott County Central High School. She was born July 10,1 942 in Hindman, Ky., to Alton B.P. and Nancy (Cornett) Everage. She married Arnold Ray Knox on July 8, 1961 in Ottawa, Mich. He died July 25. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Deborah of Wawaka; a daughter and son-in-law, Tawnya and Carson Strouse of Wawaka; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Annagay and Martin Ragland of Clarksville, Tenn., and Martha Louise and Roy Downing of Fayetteville, N.C.; and 6 grandchildren, Travis Bailey, Travis, Danielle and Taylar Knox, Skyler Strouse and Nathan Terry. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Tawana Goings, on Nov. 15, 2002; 4 brothers, John, George, Lawrence and Cecil Everage; and 2 sisters, Altamae Crager and Virginia Collins. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 8-7-2006
Knox Richard, 24, died of tularemia at his home in Cromwell last week. He had been ill for three weeks after contracting the disease when he shot and killed a rabbit. Surviving are the stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Lindsey of Cromwell; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bennett of Wolf Lake and Mrs. Ruth Taylor of Ligonier; and 4 brothers, Eddie of Fort Benning, Ga., Thomas of Goshen, Wayne of North Webster and Harry at home. + 12-?-1940
Knox Richard B, 74, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday (d. 8-11-1981) in Byron Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born May 13, 1907 in Noble County, he was the son of William and Clara (Comstock) Knox. On July 7, 1946 in Goshen he married Margaret Amick. He moved from Diamond Lake to Fort Wayne two years ago and was a retired employee of Olson Body in Sturgis, Mich. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the Methodist Church and American Legion. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Frances Huss of Howe; two sons, Charles of Fairfield, Calif., and Lawrence Magnuson of Fort Wayne; a sister, Kate Schreiber of Wilmington, Ohio; a brother, Harry of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1981
Knox Ronald L, 73, of Kimmell, died March 24, 2010 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He had worked for Supreme Corporation and Starcraft Tanks. He was a member of the Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club and Stone's Hill Community Church. He was born June 8, 1936 in Noble County to Wayne and Ruth (Thunander) Knox. He married Joyce Reeve on Nov. 4, 153 in Albion. Surviving are a son, Kary and
Becky Knox of Avilla; a daughter, Sheree and Ron Fritz of Wolcottville; a sister, Vonda and Gary Barnes of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Jim and Cindy Knox of Fort Wayne and Roger Knox of Wolf Lake; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Funeral March 27 at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 3-26-2010
Knox Ruth L, 86, died February 18, 2007 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She spent her entire life in the West Noble community and had been employed at Essex Wire in Ligonier and Riblets in Syracuse. During the 1940's and 1950's she owned and operated the Country Store in Indian Village. She was born June 28, 1920 in Kimmell to Wayne and Lena (Lecount) Thunander. She married Wayne C. Knox and he died in 1954. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Vonda and Gary Barnes of Columbia City; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Ronald and Marlene Knox of Kimmell, Jim and Cindy Knox of Fort Wayne and Roger Knox of Bear Lake; a sister, Anna Patrick of Ligonier; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Bertie Price and Donna Seidner. Services Friday at J.A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-21-2007
Knox Teressa Lynn, daughter of Roger Dale and Deborah Lynn (Goff) Knox, R. 2, died today in McCray Hospital, about 16 hours after birth. Surviving are the parents; the grandparents, William and Faye Goff, R. 2, and Stephen and Christine Morr, 112 N. Morton St. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1973
Knox Una M of Covington, Ga., died Sunday at Emory University Hospital. She was born in Ky. to James and Ollie (Bair) Lawson and has resided in Covington since 1972. Before that she had lived in Indiana. Surviving are a daughter, Sue Long, Covington, Ga., a son, James Luttman, Kendallville; a sister, Nelia Nelms, Comer, Ga.; a brother, Earl, Athens, Ga.; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Snapping Shoals Baptist Church. Burial, Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. + 6-4-1988
Knox Wayne C, 41, died Sunday at his Indian Village home after suffering a heart attack a few hours earlier. He was a punch press operator for the Penn Controls Co., Goshen. He was a native and lifelong resident of Cromwell and a member of the Moose Lodge in Goshen. Surviving are the widow, Ruth; two sons, Ronnie, Kimmell, and James at home; a daughter, Vonda at home; his mother, Mrs. Dollie Lindsey of Cromwell; three brothers, Eddie, El Paso, Texas, Tom of Cromwell, and Harry of R. 1, Pierceton; and two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bennett, near Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Ligonier. Services Tuesday at the L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1954
Knox Will T, 62, died at his home one and one-half miles north of Albion last Wednesday from Bright’s disease and ulcers of the stomach. He was born Nov. 6, 1873, the son of Wilson and Emily Knox of Brimfield. He graduated from Indiana University and afterward taught in Albion schools for several years. He later served 12 years as surveyor of Noble County. He was united in marriage to Clara Comstock and since that time had resided at the home north of Albion. He was severely injured last fall when he was kicked in the face by a horse while working on the farm and never fully recovered from the shock. He is survived by the widow; two sons, Harry of Auburn, and Richard of Albion; and one daughter, Mrs. Vaughn Schreiber of Elgin, Ill.; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral from the home Saturday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Knox William died at his home in York Twp on Aug. 6, 1881. He was born in Washington County, Penn. Sept. 25, 1815; came to Richland County, Ohio, with his parents in 1817. In 1838 he married Isabel S. Beattie. She died in 1854, leaving him with a family of 8 children. In 1876 he came to Noble County and married Rebecca Spangle April 28, 1881, whom he leaves with 3 children. 8-11-1881
Knox William L, 69, a prominent Portland businessman and a former resident of Avilla, died at the Jay County Hospital March 6. He was born in Boston, O., and at the age of 19 became a furniture salesman. In 1932 he located in Portland, where he continued in the furniture retailing business. He was a member of the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne and the Jay F. & A. M. Lodge No. 87 and was active in all civic affairs. He is survived by the wife, Mae; four daughters, Esther, Edith, Ruth and Helen, all of Rochester; a brother, Frank of Barnesville, O.; and a sister, Mrs. Maude Clift of Boston, O. Services Saturday in Baird Funeral Home. Burial, Green Park Cemetery. ~ 3-13-1952
Knox Wilson H, 81, a pioneer of Noble County, died last Wednesday at the home of his son, Will T. Knox. Funeral at the home Friday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 9-?-1928

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