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Lachanski Felix, 88, died Feb. 16, 1994 at his Wolcottville home. He was born in Chicago Jan. 1, 1906, the son of Joseph and Frances Lachanski. He was a carpenter and member of Local 1485 Carpenters Union and St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. He married Mable Brush, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Harry of Wolcottville; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at St. Gaspar Church. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. + 2-16-1994
Lackey George K, 55, former traffic manager of the Hayes Freight Lines, Inc., in Fort Wayne, died Monday at his home in Swan. He was a former owner of the Avilla Hotel and prior to that time had been engaged as manager of a dance band. He also operated a grocery store at Swan and was a member of Summit City Lodge F. & A.M., Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, the Musicians Union of Fort Wayne and the Moose Lodge at Kendallville. ~ 7-30-1953
LaConte Joseph, 92, of Lakeland, Fla., died June 3, 2009 at Valencia Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and retired in 1979 from the U.S. Postal Service. He was born Aug. 21, 1916 in Newark, N.J. to Nicholas and Rafaelle (Vitello) LaConte. He married Anna Battaglio on June 9, 1942 in Alabama. She died April 11, 1986. On Aug. 3, 1995 he married Mabel Mello in Lakeland. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Floyd Heltzel of Rome City; 3 stepchildren; 2 grandchildren, Joseph and Michelle Heltzel and Donna Rasler; 3 great-grandchildren, Sirena and Tristan Conley and Jacey Rasler; 3 brothers, Nicholas and Samuel LaConte of N.J., and Gerald LaConte of Va.; and a sister, Helen Grippaldi of N.J. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tricia Heltzel; a brother, John LaConte; and 3 sisters, Mary D'Amato, Connie Albanese and Faye Aquilante. Funeral June 8 at St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-5-2009
Lacroix Wilmer, 15, school boy of Kendallville, died Monday from concussion of the brain received in diving exercises in a physical training class at the city schools. He dove into a mattress and was carried unconscious from the floor. He partially recovered and went back to classes but suffered a relapse Sunday. + 5-?-1926
LaCross Theodore William, two-day old grandson of Mrs. Ralph Ober, LaOtto, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. William T. LaCross, Fort Wayne. Graveside services Wednesday in Wauseon, Ohio. ~ 10-11-1962
LaCross William T "Bill", 69, LaOtto, died August 14, 2001 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was an electrician at Mossberg Industries for 20 years, retiring in 1997. He lived in rural LaOtto and was a LaOtto resident for 51 years. He was a Korean Conflict veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. Yarnall. He was a member of American Legion Post 82 and the Korean Conflict Veterans Association in Fort Wayne. He was born November 5, 1931 in Alma, Mich. His mother, Ruby Ober, survives in Kendallville, and his father, Theodore J. LaCross, preceded him in death. He married Kathryn Buckland on May 26, 1978 in Auburn. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Eleen Marks of Garrett; 2 stepdaughters, Rhonda Isham and Lori Beverly of Garrett; a stepson, James Murray of Cleveland, Ohio; a sister, Barbara LaCross of LaOtto; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One brother, Robert LaCross, and his stepfather, Ralph Ober, also preceded him in death. Services in Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett, with military honors. ~ 8-23-2001
Ladd Mary G Walker, 64, died Saturday in IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born Oct. 24, 1931 in Noble County to Alvin and Dollie M. (Wheeler) Baker. She married Carl Walker in 1951. She attended Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are 3 daughters, Gail Moser and Carol "Boomy" Mast of Ligonier and Sandra Kay of Zionsville; a sister, Jeanette Dyarman of Albion; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Redman. Funeral Wednesday in Ligonier Evangelical Church. Burial will be private. + 4-26-1996
Ladig Benjamin R, 23, of Wolf Lake, died Feb. 14, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was a 2000 graduate of Central Noble High School. He was born April 1, 1982 in Columbia City to Brian and Kathy (Appleton) Ladig. Surviving are his mother and stepfather of Albion; his father and stepmother of Wolf Lake; a sister, Jessica of Columbia City; stepbrothers and sisters; grandparents, Robert and Leila Appleton of Kimmell and Maxine Ladig of Wolf Lake. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil and Mildred Harrison, Donald Ladig and Alice Kline. Services Feb. 18 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 2-16-2006
Ladig Donald R, 62, died Aug. 20, 1984 at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Allen County to Norbert and Clara (Mieleszko) Ladig. A lifetime resident of the area, he was a welder at the Dana Corporation in Churubusco and a veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Columbia City American Legion. Surviving are his mother in Wolf Lake; a daughter, Alisa Lock of Columbia City; five sons, Lon, Steven, Jeffrey and Brian of Wolf Lake, and Edward of Churubusco; two sisters, Norma Davidsen of Goshen and Sally Reed of Wolf Lake; and 8 grandchildren. Services Thursday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-20-1984
Ladig Louise J, 37, died Monday in Mercy Medical Hospital in Springfield, Ohio. She was born April 29, 1948 in Garrett, the daughter of Charleen L. (Wilson) and the late Albert Lash of Avilla. She and her husband, Gene, were married May 25, 1984. Surviving are her mother on E. Albion St.; her husband; one son, Shawn at home; two stepsons, Jeffrey and Joseph Ladig of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Steven (Joyce) Sims, Garrett, and Mrs. Gail (Beth) Allread, Bluffton; four brothers, Fred, Pittsburgh, Pa., Dennis, Bryan, Ohio, Jeffrey, Avilla, and Samuel, Auburn. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where mass was conducted August 8. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 8-8-1985 + 8-5-1985
Ladig Lowell S, 63, who had resided at Loon Lake until retiring to Arizona 15 years ago, died Aug. 4, 1983 in Yuma, Ariz. he was a former employee of Weatherhead in Syracuse. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Yuma; two sons, Larry of Wolf Lake and Steve of Yuma; a daughter, Donna Vincent of Yuma; his mother, Clara Mieleszko of New Paris; two sisters, Sally Reed of Wolf Lake, and Norma of Benton; a brother, Donald of Columbia City; several grand and great-grandchildren. Funeral and interment were in Arizona on Aug. 8. + 8-4-1983
Ladig Maxine, 83, of Wolf Lake, died October 8, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born on January 11, 1930, to Ruth (Erdly) Edward Waters. She married Donald Ladig in 1948. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Max “Bud” Waters and Carl Waters, and a sister, Mildred Smith. Ben Ladig, a grandson, also preceded her in death. She attended Wolf Lake High School. She ran her own restaurant in Wolf Lake called Mom’s Coffee Shop. Memorial service, Yeager Funeral Home, Saturday. ^ 10-10-2013
Ladig Sylvia Irene, 83, of Fort Wayne, died Dec. 5 in Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born July 27, 1912 in Allen County. She married Gordon H. Ladig. She had retired in 1981 as a waitress at Gardner’s and Hall’s restaurants. She was a member of Calvary Temple. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons, Wilbur D. "Bill" and John R. of Fort Wayne, and Paul E. of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Ruth Turner of Fort Wayne; 8 brothers, Walter Opliger of Albion, Carl Opliger of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Kenneth Opliger and Edward Opliger of Fort Wayne, Donald Opliger of Leo, Richard and Charles Opliger of LaOtto, and David Opliger of Elgin, S.C.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Burial, Covington Gardens. ~ 12-21-1995
Laferty Dorothy Duty, 75, died Friday in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Hindman, Ky., on April 18, 1919 to William and Kanzella (Napier) Perkins. In 1934 she married John Andrew Duty, who died in 1947. In 1978 she married Raymond Laferty, who also preceded her in death. She moved to this area in 1949 and retired from Lyall Electric in Wolcottville and was a member of Community Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, James Duty of Wolcottville; 4 sisters, Dora Lawson of Corunna, Ruth Madden of Dayton, Ohio, Lorraine Parker of McGuffy, Ohio, and Carol Smith of Hindman; 2 brothers, Earnest Perkins of Stroh, and Tobe Perkins of Hindman; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Thorn Duty in 1977; and 2 sisters, Ella Mae Smith and Wanda Perkins. Funeral today in Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-8-1994
LaFevor C Oscar, 62, state bee inspector from LaOtto, died last Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, of a heart condition. Born Dec. 21, 1902 in Allen County, he was the son of Samuel and Cora LaFevor. In 1930 he married Bertha Pepple in Auburn, and they had resided in LaOtto 21 years. Surviving besides the wife are a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Ihrie of Kendallville, five grandchildren; a brother, Louis of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Della Hippenhammer of R. 3, Kendallville, Mrs. Pearl Copenhaver of Goshen and Mrs. Fredonna Price of Lynn. Service Monday in LaOtto Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 8-12-1965 + 8-?-1965
LaFevor Fern E, 76, R. 2, Avilla, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a Watkins products dealer for 12 years and had worked at Tri-Chem Paint. She was a member of the Garrett Nazarene Church. She had made 63 quilts in her lifetime. She was born April 25, 1913 in Bright to the late John and Mabel (Grubbs) Liddle. On June 17, 1944, she married Paul LaFevor in Lawrenceburg. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Larry of Avilla, and Delmar of Fort Wayne; one brother, Harold of Spurger, Texas; one sister, Mildred Nowlin of Versailles; and 10 grandchildren. Services Friday in the Garrett Nazarene Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 4-16-1990
LaFevor John H, 63, was found dead at the home of a sister, Mrs. Stella Ditmars, near LaOtto, Friday. He had suffered a heart attack. Surviving is one son, Paul, with whom he made his home; three grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Stella Ditmars, Mrs. Pearl Copenhaver, Goshen, Mary Fritz, Kendallville, Della Hippenhammer, Kendallville, and Mrs. Fredonna Price; and two brothers, Lynn, LaOtto and Lewis, Fort Wayne. Services Sunday in the Nazarene Church in Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-8-1955
LaFevor Paul F, 82, Avilla, died May 21, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home at Avilla. He was born April 7, 1920 in DeKalb County to John and Edna (Heitz) LaFevor. He married Fern Liddle on June 17, 1944, in Bright, Ind. She died in April 1990. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Kay LaFevor of Avilla and Delmar and Ruth LaFevor of Sanford, Mich.; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, Edna and Gary Rapp of Churubusco, and Delores LaFevor of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A lifelong Avilla resident, he retired in 1983 from Tokheim in Fort Wayne with 33 years of service. Services in Garrett Nazarene Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 5-30-2002
LaFevor-Fetter Bertha B, 101, died Nov. 9, 2011 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Garrett on Oct. 31, 1910, the daughter of Daniel and Goldie (Freeman) Pepple. She married Oscar LaFevor on Jan. 11, 1930 and he died Aug. 7, 1965. She married Oland Fetter on June 5, 1969 in Butler, and he died July 2, 1981. She was employed with Electric Motors in Garrett for 16 years. She was a member of the LaOtto Wesleyan Church. Survivors include a son-in-law; a stepson; 5 grandchildren, Dan and Corene Ihrie, Mike and Shirley Ihrie, Steve and Sue Ihrie, Thomas Ihrie and Rose and Weldon Cline; 9 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Ihrie, on Sept. 12, 1984; 3 sisters, Hazel Rhodes, Bessie Huff and Mabel Barkdull; and 2 brothers, Robert and Huber Pepple. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 11-11-2011
Lafong Harrison, 86, another of Noble County’s oldest residents, died Feb. 14 at the home of his son, William near Kimmell. He was born Jan. 26, 1844, in Green County, Ohio, the son of William O. and Margaret Kirchner Lafong and had been a resident of Noble County since 1859 when he settled on a farm in Sparta Twp. He married Sarah E. Gloyd Oct. 8, 1863, and they had two sons and a daughter. His wife died in 1895. Four years later he was married to Mrs. Sarah Stuff, and after a few years together he was again bereft of his companion. Later he was again married which was for only a short period as death again claimed his companion. He united with the Sparta Christian Church in 1856 and became one of the charter members of the present organization which was formed in 1876. For many years he was a member of the executive board of the Eel River Conference. Surviving are two sons, George of Silver Lake, William A. of Sparta Twp; a daughter, Mrs. Matilda Shisler of Ligonier; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lee Harshman and Mrs. Sarah Cable of Ohio, Mrs. Benn Bowman of Chicago, Ill.; five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday from Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-14-1930
Lafong Lou Ella, 75, of near Kimmell, died Friday at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville. Surviving the lifelong resident of Noble County are the husband, William; one brother, Morton Pollock of Angola; and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schlotterback of Ligonier (only one named). Funeral Sunday at the Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1942
Lafong Sarah E, daughter of William and Matilda Gloyd, and a native of Noble County, died July 29, 1895 and was buried in her native township, Sparta. She was born there April 13, 1842 and had lived 53 years, 3 months and 16 days. She was married to William H. Lafong Oct. 8, 1863. She leaves a husband; three children; four grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters. She joined the Christian Church at Sparta in 1859. + Clippings book
LaFountain, Flora, 78, formerly of Elkhart died in the Sacred Heart home near Avilla yesterday following a three weeks illness. The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart home Friday morning at 8 o’clock, with interment in the nearby cemetery. (Sacred Heart) + Kendallville News Sun 11-18-1937 Thursday
Lahmeyer Jessie W, 77, died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Avilla. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Creighton of Groton, S.D., and Mrs. Erma K. Johnson of Lansing, Mich.; and a son, Earl Eckart of Calif. Funeral Monday. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 1-?-1944
Lahrman Darrell Denman, 22, died recently in Norfolk, Va., where he is serving in the U.S. Navy. He was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 8, 1964 to Daniel and Viola Lahrman, who survive in Mountain Home, Ark. They are former owners of the Valda Motel U. S. 6, West, Kendallville. He was a 1983 graduate of East Noble High School and in Jan. of this year joined the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his parents; his wife, the former Cheryl Scott; a son, Darrin at home; a sister, Gaylene, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Allen, Kendallville, and Ben, Mountain Home; and a grandfather, Charles Roy. Services Thursday in D. O. McComb & Son Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + No date
Laird Leslie A, 65, formerly of North Webster, and acting superintendent at Richmond State Hospital, died of a heart attack at the hospital last Saturday. Surviving are the widow, Goldie; two sons, Robert of Syracuse, and Joseph; two daughters, Mrs. Dean Shirey and Mrs. Garold Baker; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in a Warsaw funeral home. Burial, Mentone Cemetery. + 1-?-1960
Laisure Max,78, of Kendallville, died October 31, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Corunna on June 21, 1934, to Walter and Viola (Casselman) Laisure. He graduated from Waterloo High School in 1952. He married Carolyn Ann Amos on May 22, 1955 in Kendallville. He started working in construction with Kenny Lash Sr. Construction. Later, he was employed with Sears & Roebuck in Kendallville as hardware manager for 22 years. When the Kendallville store closed, He became the district manager at the Warsaw store. He ended his working career as a carpenter with Don Richards Construction of Kendallville. He was a member of the Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife of 57 years; 2 sons, Steve Laisure of Kendallville and Scott Laisure of Elkhart; 4 grandchildren, A.J. Laisure, Carrie Ann Laisure, and Devon and Bryce Laisure; 3 great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Cassie, and Keegan; and a sister, Joan Rempes of Cedar Lake near Waterloo. Funeral Nov. 3 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2012
Lake Erma Anna, 85, of Wolcottville, died July 8, 2009 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was employed as a dietary aide at the Lutheran Home in Kendallville before retiring in 1988 and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. She was born in Van Wert County, Ohio on June 25, 1924 to William and Alvina (Stamm) Muntzinger. She married Howard J. Lake on Feb. 14, 2001 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, June and Richard Kuhn of Kendallville and Joyce and Doug Eldridge of Goshen; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry Schumm of Toledo, Ohio, and Jeff and Rena Schumm of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and 2 stepdaughters. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Schumm, whom she married on March 28, 1948 in Convoy, Ohio, and who died April 20, 1993; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-10-2009
Lake James Harrison died at his residence one mile south of Rome City July 29 at the age of 69 years, leaving a widow, Jemima E., and a daughter, Anna, wife of W. P. Denny of Fort Wayne. He was born in St. Lawrence County, New York near the St. Lawrence River on June 22, 1833. His father, Thomas Lake, was a sturdy New Englander who was born upon a farm near Concord, N.Y. in 1792 and while yet a youth moved to St. Lawrence County, N.Y., where he met and married Jemima Tyler, a Green Mountain girl who had recently arrived from Vermont. They had 3 children, Erie Ann, Mary and James. When James was one year of age his parents again moved westward, traveling by ox teams and wagons through the forests to central Ohio and settled upon a farm near Cardington at the headwaters of the Scioto River. Here he grew to manhood, attending first the district schools and later a seminary at Mt. Gilead, and also assisting his father upon the farm. When he was 21 his parents moved westward and settled upon a farm of 120 acres one mile south of Rome City, where his parents both died and upon which he lived for almost half a century. After his removal to Indiana in 1854 he taught school for several winters and assisted his father upon the farm. He married Jemima E. Smith, daughter of Samuel P. Smith, one of the pioneers of Noble County. They had one child, Anna. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. Funeral at the family residence on Thursday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 8-1-1902
Lake Julia Anna (Martsbaugh) was born in Galia County, Ohio Jan. 12, 1823; died Dec. 17, 1905, aged 82 years 11 months and 5 days. She married Samuel Houser in Coshocton County, Ohio April 16, 1843. To this union were born 2 sons and 3 daughters, who survive. She moved to Indiana in the fall of 1857; settled near Fairfield Center, DeKalb County, resided there until 1867 from which place they moved to Corunna, one year later to Sedan. In the spring of 1872 she moved to Kendallville where she lived until death came. She joined the United Brethren Church when 18. Her husband died Sept. 24 and she then married Jesse Lake Nov. 8, 1890. She gave a home to 12 homeless girls who remember her with everlasting gratitude. Among the girls was one who came with Harry Henderson and the others from Boston. ^ 12-29-1905
Lake Lynn H, 58, died Oct. 21 in Meadowhaven Health Care Center, Butler. He formerly lived in St. Joe and was an employee of Magnavox, Fort Wayne. He served in the U. S. Air Force. He was treasurer of the St. Joe Conservation Club and was a member of the Amateur Trap Shooters Association and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Harlan. He was born July 27, 1930 in Allen County, the son of Edward and Fannie (Perkins) Lake. He married Gaynell Janke Sept. 29, 1950 in Butler. Surviving are his mother in Butler; his wife; three daughters, Lynnann Sonafrank of Columbia City, Judy Stout of LaOtto, and Karen Trenary of Butler; two brothers, Stanley of Woodburn and Paul of Leigh, Fla.; and eight grandchildren. Services Monday in Johnson Funeral Home in Butler. Burial, Butler Cemetery. ~ 10-25-1988
Lamb Deloris A, 75, of Fort Wayne, died July 28, 2009, at Regency Place. She retired from Kroger and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Surviving are her daughter, Suzanne (Frank) Joseph of Carmel; son, Gregory M. (Loristene) Lamb; grandchildren, Amanda Joseph, Austin Joseph, Angel Noel, and DeAngelo Samuel; great-grandson, Anthony Wilkes; sisters, Alice (Donald) Huth, Barbara Hippenhammer, Ruth (Kent) Ihrie, Nancy Lamb, and Roberta Montel; brothers, Stephen Fischer, Donald (Connie) Fischer, and Charles (Sherry) Fischer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lamb; sisters, Irene Delong and Janette Fischer; and brother Thomas Fischer. Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. Journal Gazette 7-30-2009
Lamb Ronald B, 41, of Fort Wayne, was dead on arrival Sunday at Parkview Hospital. He was the husband of the former Deloris Fischer of Avilla. He was district sales manager for Plibrice Sales & Service Co. the past 12 years, was a member of Northwest Kiwanis Club, Moose Lodge 200, Elks Lodge 155 and was a past president and past district governor of District 3, Kiwanis Clubs. Surviving besides the wife are three daughters, Connie, St. Petersburg, Fla., Linda and Suzanne, at home; two sons, R. Thomas, USN, and Gregory, at home; his mother, Mrs. Lulu Lamb, St. Petersburg; and a sister, Mrs. Richard Greenlee, Dade City, Fla. Funeral Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 4-15-1971
Lambert Edna, 86, of 209 S. Oak St., died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Allen County May 6, 1894, the daughter of Harvey and Nettie (Streeter) Gustin. In 1912 she married William Ray Coffelt who died in 1929. She married Delbert Lambert in 1940 and he died in 1957. She had lived in Kendallville 70 years, moving from Allen County. She was retired from the housekeeping department of the Lutheran Home and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Kline of Kendallville, and Mrs. Betty Jordan of Rome City; three sons, Delphos, Herman and Robert Coffelt of Kendallville; a stepson, Vernard Lambert of Goshen; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Thompson, Antwerp, Ohio; Mrs. Ellen Stevenson and Mrs. Dolly Stevenson of Hicksville, Ohio; 36 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. + 6-?-1980
Lambert Gilbert E "Gib", 76, of Rome City, died Tuesday in Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla. He was born Feb. 27, 1910 in Roann to William and Grace (Hower) Lambert. On May 23, 1936 in Albion he married Louise Cripe. He moved to Rome City 38 years ago from North Manchester and was a retired welder for Peabody Seating, North Manchester. He was also a retired supervisor for many years at Sylvan Pontoon. He was a member of the Rome City Lions Club and F&AM, Rome City. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jane) Hunefeld of Huntingburg; 7 sisters, Faye Lambert and Fawn Welling of North Olmsted, Fern Benson and Bernice Mindella of North Manchester, Mary Hartwig of Huntington, Joan Clouse of Scottsdale, Ariz., Lenora Norris of Larwill; 8 brothers, Wilson and Wayne of Fort Wayne, Frances of Denham Springs, La., Paul of Scottsdale, Maynard of Flint, Mich., George of Syracuse, Raymond of North Manchester, and Ted of Disco; and two grandchildren, Larry and Sherry Hunefeld. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday in the West Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Burial, Pleasant Hills Cemetery, North Manchester. + 1-17-1987
Lamboley Addie A, 92, Fort Wayne, died Friday (d. 11-16-1979) in LaGrange County Hospital. Born Nov. 11, 1887 in Geneva, she was the daughter of Josiah and Manerva (Gierhart) Wiest. Her husband, Clem, preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Schafer, Fort Wayne; one granddaughter, Mrs. William (Barbara) Weeks, Albion; and four great-grandchildren. One son, three sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion Monday. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne. + 11-?-1979
Lamboley Henrietta "Sis", 87, died Nov. 28, 1899 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home South, Fort Wayne. She was a lifetime Fort Wayne resident. Her husband, Harry, died in 1982. Survivors are a son, Harold of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Kate Fuchs of Fort Wayne, Dorothy Schmidt of Albion, and Margaret Kummer of Waterloo; three brothers, Robert and Ervin "Bud" Miller, both Fort Wayne, and Dick Miller of Ossian; and one grandson. Services Wednesday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 11-28-1988
Lambright Don, 62, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Sunday at the home of his sister in Wolcottville. Born Oct. 31, 1922 in LaGrange County, he was the son of Alvin and Martha Ann (Moore) Lambright. On Sept. 2, 1951 in Goshen he married Nancy Sheley. A farmer, he moved from LaGrange County to Ligonier 27 years ago. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Dawn Waldron of Rome City, April Francis and Karla Elliott of Ligonier; two sisters, Dorothy Walker of Howe and Ruth Lambright of Wolcottville; a brother, Alvin of Wolcottville; and seven grandchildren. A sister, Ruby Miller, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 4-28-1985
Lambright Katie J, 44, 303 Pontiac St., died today in Goshen Hospital. She was injured in an accident Friday on US 20 west of LaGrange. She was born May 8, 1928 in Elkhart County, the daughter of Joseph and Amanda (Hershberger) Miller and was married Dec. 8, 1948 to Ervin Lambright. She lived the past four years in Ligonier and was a member of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. Surviving are the husband; the father and stepmother, Shipshewana; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Lemon, R. 2, two sons, William L. and Glenn Joe, both at home; two sisters, Miss Annie, Shipshewana and Miss Ida, Middlebury; five brothers, Elmer and Samuel, rural Middlebury, Joseph and Jonas, Shipshewana, and Jacob, White Pigeon, Mich.; and two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Wawasee Lakeside Church. + 4-?-1973
Lambright Maxine J, 92, died April 3, 1994 in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born Dec. 6, 1901 in Albion, the daughter of Clem G. and Lura Dee (Owen) Routsong. She retired after 34 years of teaching for East Noble School Corp. She was a member of Rome City OES, Wolcottville American Legion Auxiliary and attended Rome City United Methodist Church. She married Orlo G. Johnston Nov. 6, 1935. He died in 1935. She then married Clyde L. Lambright. They were divorced. Survivors include a stepdaughter and nieces and nephews. A sister, Pauline Shuman, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-3-1994
Lamiller Andrew, a farmer of York Twp, died at his home Thursday, aged 65 years, 7 months and 11 days. Death was caused by apoplexy. Funeral at the United Brethren Church, Albion, Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1919
Lamiller Bessie M, 83, Albion, died Sunday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. Born June 11, 1895 in W. Va., she was the daughter of Samuel Dew and Sally H (Gay) Waugh. She married Charles Eldon Lamiller Sept. 20, 1916 in Albion. He died March 4, 1952. She was a former employee of John and Mid’s Restaurant, Albion, and a member of York Twp Homemakers’ Club. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Loyal (Thelma) Frick, Wawaka; and one grandson, David Frick, Wawaka. One son, John, preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Lamiller Charles E, 58, (b. 11-2-1893) a lifelong resident of York Twp, died March 4, 1952 of a heart ailment. Surviving are the widow, the former Bessie Waugh; one son, John D. at home; and one daughter, Mrs. Loyal Frick of Wawaka. Funeral March 7 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1952
Lamiller John D, 47, of R. 1, Albion, died Oct. 29, 1971 in Goshen Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of the Albion community born Aug. 3, 1924, the son of Charles E. and Bessie M. (Waugh) Lamiller. He and Dorothy Kaiser were married in the St. John Lutheran Church in Monroeville on April 19, 1958. She and his mother and one sister, Mrs. Thelma (Loyal) Frick of R. 1, Albion survive. He had spent his life as a farmer and carpenter. Funeral Sunday at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1971
Lamle Elva, 76, died Oct. 10 in Parnell Park Nursing Home. A native of Plymouth, she lived in Fort Wayne most of her life. She retired in 1968 from the central service department of Parkview Hospital after 22 years. Her husband, Eldon, died in 1948. Survivors include a daughter, Eva France, New Haven; a son, Dale E., Fort Wayne; four sisters, Edith Schlotterer, Velma Foreman, Roselyn Sizemore, Fort Wayne, and Myrtle Ramsey, Manton, Mich.; two brothers, Merle Bennett, Fort Wayne, and Charles Bennett, Avilla; five grandchildren. Services Saturday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-18-1984
Lamont Anna C, 89, R. 1, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born Dec. 23, 1882 in Huntington, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Weis. Her husband, Van, whom she married in 1904 in Chicago, died July 21, 1971. She moved to this area 40 years ago from Chicago and was a member of the Wayne Twp Homemakers Club. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carl Schlacks, Tequesta, Fla.; one son, Robert, Chicago; one granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Rhea, Kendallville, whom she raised; one grandson, Robert Schlacks, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Bertah Logan, Calif.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1972
LaMontagne Arthur A, 78, a resident of the Kendallville Nursing Home, died there today. Born June 18, 1902 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Walter A. and Lillian May (Orr) LaMontagne. He had resided in the Kendallville area 30 years after moving from Bronson, Mich. He had been employed as a meat cutter for Showalter’s Market, Hossinger’s Market and Cox Market. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Laverne) Leppa; and a son, Arthur Raushkolb, both of Las Vegas; a brother of Cleveland; and four grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Lamp Elan died at Rome City Aug. 4, aged 41 years 2 months and 19 days. Funeral was at the family residence Aug. 6. He was married to Arvilla Null April 24, 1895. He leaves a wife, mother, 3 brothers and one sister. ^ 8-23-1895
Lamp Ralph G, 63, of R. 7, Warsaw, died Sunday in Tucson Memorial Center, Tucson, Ariz. He was born April 7, 1918 in Orange Twp, the son of William E. and Hattie M. (Schaefer) Lamp. He married Evelyn Seidel on July 2, 1938 in Albion. A retired farmer, he moved from Wolcottville to Warsaw in 1973. He attended the First Baptist Church in Warsaw. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Larry of Leesburg, Gaylord of Kendallville, and Dr. Dennis of Avilla; one sister, one brother and three grandchildren. Services Friday at Chamness Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial, Leesburg Cemetery. + 1-17-1982
Lampen Joshua S, 29, of Westwood, N.J., and formerly of Otsego, Mich., and Cromwell died as the result of an automobile accident on May 15, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Darwin & Linda Lampen of Otsego, and Jan Smith of Cromwell; a sister, Emily Gilbert; and a grandmother, Colleen Kreager of Cromwell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Colby Kreager in 2006; a grandmother, Orpha Jones; and a grandfather, George Kreager. He was previously employed by Redman Homes, Dutchman, Monitor, and CSM in New Jersey. Funeral May 22 at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 5-20-2012
Lampke Thomas E, 18, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne from massive head injuries received earlier in a car-bicycle accident. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lillian Lampke, Albion; one sister, Tamara Jo, Albion; two half-brothers, Robert and David Vonderau; and a half-sister, Beverly Vonderau, all Cromwell. Services today at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. + 7-?-1977
Lamport H M Rev. was born in St. Joseph County, Ind., May 3, 1849, and met his death at Osceola March 25, 1892, aged 42 years, 10 months and 22 days. His parents, Chancey W. and Adaline Lamport, were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church before their family was given them. He was the second of a family of four children, the remaining three still living, Mrs. Boles of Osceola, Mrs. Buck of South Bend, and Rev. A. L. Lamport, Garrett. His father died in August 1889. His mother still lives at the advanced age of 73. He left Kendallville Friday afternoon to accompany his mother to Osceola and had just kissed her good by and gone out on the railroad track to cross over to the depot to take his train for home when the fatal accident occurred which caused his and his brother-in-law’s death. + 3-25-1892
Lamport Mary J died at her home, 228 S. Taylor St., Sunday. Death followed an attack of paralysis. Born in Ashland County, Ohio Jan. 16, 1849, she came with her parents to Steuben County, Ind. where May 27, 1875 she married Rev. H. M. Lamport, years ago known throughout the state as one of the most powerful ministers in the Methodist faith. He was killed in a railroad accident at Osceola, Ind. in 1892. Besides bringing up three children, the oldest of which was 13 years of age, Mrs. Lamport carried on the work which she had for so long been doing with her husband. At Fremont, Butler, Bristol, Auburn, Kendallville and Ligonier, the Lamports had assisted in building up the Methodist parishes. She is survived by three children, W. K., president of the Lamport-McDonald Co., Miss Adelaide and Mrs. D. E. Dubail; four grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. W. S. Buck, all of South Bend. + No date.
Landers Donald Duane, one-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Landers, died Jan. 3, 1962 in McCray Hospital. Rites were held Jan. 4 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-2-1962
Landers Doris M, 58, died Friday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A lifetime Waterloo resident, she was born April 30, 1930 in Kendallville to Ray and Tracie (Treesh) Fike. She married William J. Landers April 17, 1948 in Auburn. She was a member of the Sixteen Lutheran Church, Corunna. She is survived by her husband; a son, William Ray "Rick", Hudson; two sisters, Donna Wagers and Vivian Curry, both Waterloo; and one brother, Donald of Corunna. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Sedan Cemetery. + 7-1-1988
Landes Dean E, 48, Albion, died Oct. 10, 2002 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 6, 1954 in Watseka, Ill. to Bernard and Rose Mary (Rader) Landes. He was a maintenance worker at Dexter Axle in Albion for 14 years. Surviving are 2 daughters, Patricia and Melissa Landes of Albion; a son, Daniel of Albion; 6 grandchildren, Beth Handshoe, Drake Landes, Katina and Alex Martinez, Carly Miller and Damon Pippenger; 2 sisters, Bonnie Reedy of Peoria, Ill., and Carol Dean of Covina, Calif.; and a brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Debra Landes of Cephia Hills, Fla. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 10-12-2002
Landes Harold, about 65, died Oct. 31, 1966 at Parkview Hospital. His home was at Centlivre Apartments in Fort Wayne, where he was employed as custodian. He was born May 19, 1901 in Collison, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Landes. Previous to moving to Fort Wayne, he had lived in Albion. Surviving are the wife, Bernice; one son, Harold Jr. of R. 4, Albion; one daughter, Mrs. Richard Browning of Annandale, Va.; and ten grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1966
Landes Harold R Jr, 82, of Albion, died October 1, 2006 at the home of a daughter. He was born January 28, 1924 in Chalmers, Ill. to Harold and Bernice (Foster) Landes. He married Julia Hoshour on December 31, 1955. She died in 1992. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Suzy Madge of S.C.; 5 daughters and 4 sons-in-law, Pam Summers of Mooresville, Joy and Kevin McCoy of Avilla, Billie and Wayne May of Wawaka, Jerra and Brad Smolek and Terra and Kevin Clouse of Albion; a stepdaughter, Tana Smith; a sister, Alberta Browning of MD; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He had lived in the area since 1960 and was a factory worker; a 38-year member of American Legion Post 256 and a member of FOE in Columbia City. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion with military graveside rites by American Legion Post 246. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 10-5-2006
Landes Tammie Jo, 18, died December 22 at Huntington County Hospital. She had been ill all her life She was born January 16, 1963 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Harold R. Jr. and Julia (Hoshour) Landes, who survive at R. 4, Albion. Also surviving are five sisters, Terra Clouse, R. 1, Albion, Billie May of Wawaka, Joy McCoy, R. 1, Avilla, Jerra Landes, R. 4, Albion, and Tanna Smith, R. 3, LaGrange; a grandmother, Mrs. Bernice Landes Snider of Albion. Private services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. ~ 12-31-1981 + 12-22-1981
Landez Bartolo M, 69, of Kendallville, died Jan. 5 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Pharr, Texas July 10, 1928 to Encarnation "Shawn" and Augustina Moreno (Brown) Landez. In March 1955 in Angola he married Vermaldean Mae Anderson. He moved to Kendallville 40 years ago from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1993 as a machine operator at No-Sag after 3 years. He served in the Texas State Guard, was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla and a past member of the Kendallville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Yolanda Merriman of Rome City, Esther Fischer of Avila, and Connie Teeple of LaOtto; five sons, Oscar of Irving, Texas, Bartholomew of Hudson and Bart A. and Felix of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Tacha Longorin, Lola Quesade, Mary Ann Arreolo and Trini Gomez of Texas; two brothers, Felix and Maurilio of Texas; 22 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry, on Aug. 9, 1990; 3 brothers and one sister. Funeral in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 1-15-1998
Landez Christopher Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Landez, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born Oct. 31, at McCray. Survivors include his parents, Lee and Florence (Terry) Landez; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Terry, Rome City, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Landez, R. 2; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Bertha Terry and Mrs. Helen Anderson, both Rome City. Services Tuesday in the Community Baptist Church, South Milford. Burial, Avilla Catholic Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Landez Oscar J, 58, of Avilla, formerly of Dallas, Tex., died April 12, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Pharr, Tex. on January 8, 1947 to Bartolo and Andrea (Garza) Landez. Surviving are a son, Orlando of Longview, Tex.; a daughter and her spouse, Andrea and William Smedly of Pittsburgh, Tex.; 2 granddaughters, Shyanna Durham and Maliza Smedley; ex-wife, Yolanda Hock; stepmother, Vermadean Landez of Kendallville; sisters, brothers and spouses, Yolanda and Barton Merriman of Rome City, Connie and Jeff Teeple of LaOtto, Bartholomew J, Bart A., Lee, Felix and Stephanie Landez, all of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Barry in 1990 and his father in 1998. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran, serving 1967-70 and receiving various service medals. Funeral Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 4-21-2005
Landgraff Aminda, 40, of Jefferson Twp, died Monday at her home on Willis Foster farm. She leaves a husband, James; 4 daughters, one son, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullen of Albion. Funeral from the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Albion Wednesday.
Landgraff Cecil , 65, Fort Wayne, died Tuesday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Albion, he had lived in Fort Wayne the past thirty-five years. He was employed at the Nickel Plate roundhouse as a machinist. He was a member of the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, BA or RE, Moose Lodge No. 200 and the International Association of Mechanics Lodge No. 158. Surviving are the wife, Olive; three brothers, William, Fort Wayne, and Fred and Vernon, both of Avilla. Funeral Friday at Most Precious Blood Church in Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Albion. ~ 6-26-1958
Landgraff Daisy A, 80, Garrett, died April 17 in Garrett Hospital. She was born Nov. 25, 1888 in Green Twp, the daughter of Joseph and Irena (Bonar) Hossinger. On Nov. 21, 1908 she was married at Albion to Don Landgraff, and since his death in 1950 has resided at Garrett. Surviving are one son, Dale, 114 Harding St., Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs. Walter H. Grill, 104 N. Third St., Garrett, and Mrs. William Elick, Ludwig Rd., Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Ila Housholder, R. 1, Avilla, and Mrs. Wilbur Hart, R. 1, Albion; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 4-24-1969 + 4-?-1969
Landgraff Dale J, 56, R. 1, Cree Lake, died Monday after suffering a heart attack at Parker Nivens Chevrolet Garage, Kendallville, where he was employed as a mechanic. Born in Avilla Aug. 14, 1914, he was a lifetime resident of Noble County and the son of Don and Daisy (Hossinger) Landgraff. He was married to Marie Z. Wagner in Spencerville Sept. 4, 1932. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and had been employed by Parker Nivens since 1967. Surviving in addition to the widow are two sons, Joe and Jerry, both of Kendallville; three daughters, Mrs. David (Beverly) Doenges, Fort Wayne, Mrs. James (Doris) Murphy and Mrs. Roger (Linda) Jackson, both of Kendallville; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Grill, Garrett, and Mrs. William E. Elick, Fort Wayne. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, King Cemetery. ~ 6-24-1971 + 7-?-1971
Landgraff Don, 63, died Tuesday at his home five miles southwest of here. Surviving are the wife, Daisy; a son, Dale, of Kendallville; three daughters, Mrs. Velda Grill of Garrett, Mrs. June Gay, Dunlap, and Mrs. Dorothy Elick, Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Hiatt, Elkhart and Mrs. Sadie Clapp, Los Angeles. The body will be taken Friday to the Hopewell Church for services. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 11-9-1950
Landgraff Fredrick, 81, native of Albion, died Thursday at the Sacred Heart Home. He and his brother Vernon, who also is a resident of the home, had operated a tile manufacturing concern in Albion for many years. The only other survivor is a nephew. Funeral Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 11-14-1963 + 11-7-1963
Landgraff James, 62, met death in an accident the previous Wednesday when the team he was driving became unmanageable and ran away, throwing him under the wheels of he wagon. He was driving the team which was hitched to a load of corn fodder when the upright broke and he was thrown to the ground between the horses. He is survived by four brothers, Vernon and Fred of Albion, William and Cecil of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Todd of White Pigeon, Mich. Funeral at Bonham Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + No date
Landgraff Marie, 90, died November 8, 2005 at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. She was born in Convoy, Ohio on January 19, 1915 to Lewis and Edith Belle (Tope) Wagner. She graduated from LaOtto High School in 1932. She married Dale J. Landgraff on September 4, 1932 in Spencerville. He died June 21, 1971. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and David Doenges of Wolcottville, Doris Jean and Steve Leichenauer of Fortville, Linda and Roger Jackson of Kendallville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Judy Landgraff of Kendallville, Jerry and Nina Landgraff of Bakersfield, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; several great and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Wappes of Louisville, Ky. Four sisters and 3 brothers preceded her in death. She retired from Sears Roebuck in Kendallville in 1977 after 20 years. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 11-17-2005
Landgraff Vernon, 91, Sacred Heart Home, died there Friday. He was born Jan. 8, 1885 in Albion. He was in the tile manufacturing business there. There are no known survivors. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Kendallville, Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Landgraff William, 71, died Thursday in the Fort Wayne State School’s hospital. The family was prominent in the early life of Albion, having operated a tile mill in the east part of town for many years. Two brothers survive, Fred and Vern, both at Sacred Heart Home; and a nephew, Frank Todd of White Pigeon, Mich. Services Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Flowers were given by Albion businessmen for the funeral service. + 5-?-1962
Landis Viola M, 73, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Monroeville, she had resided at Knapp Lake since 1972. She worked for Kelly’s Annealed Bait and had previously worked at Wayne Pump and Wayne Knitting Mills. Surviving are her husband, Russell T.; a sister, Eileen L. Pelz of Cromwell; and a brother, Leo E. Kelly of Fort Wayne. Services Friday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 6-2-1987
Landon Brice, 58, died at the Wawaka home of his mother, Mrs. Orpha Landon, Aug. 3, 1949. He was a retired railroad carpenter. Surviving is his mother; a daughter, Miss Geraldine, Chicago; two brothers, Arnold, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Herschel, Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Bresher, Eaton, Ohio, Mrs. John McDowell and Miss Opal, both Chicago. Funeral Friday in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1949
Landon Herschel L, about 64, died March 20, 1969 at the Marion General Hospital. He was born Sept. 20, 1904 and was a steam fitter and plumber. He came here from Marion about 8 years ago. He was a son of Jarvis and Orpha (Dodge) Landon. He is survived by one son, Bill of Wawaka; one daughter, Mrs. Sharon Glant (Steven) of Ligonier; four grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Opal of Toronto, Can., and Mrs. Pauline Bresher of Eaton, Ohio. Funeral at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion March 22. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1969
Landon J L, 72, native of Ligonier and practically a lifelong resident of Noble County, died at his home here from cancer today. He was a carpenter and contractor. He built the Wawaka High School and the Elkhart Twp centralized school building and numerous other buildings. For ten years he was a bridge carpenter with the NYC Co. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Pioneer Lodge of Maintenance of Way Dept. of the NYC. A widow; three sons, Brice of Elkhart, Herschel and Arnold at home; and three daughters, Opal and Marcille, Chicago, and Mrs. Pauline Bresher of Mt. Hope, O. survive. + 7-?-1932
Landon Joseph, who accidentally shot himself while rabbit hunting a few weeks ago, died Friday. Funeral was held from the M. E. Church Sunday. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. He was 17 years 8 months and 21 days old and leaves a father, mother, six brothers and one sister. ^ 1-18-1901
Lane Arden W, 63, 103 ½ N. Main St., was pronounced dead on arrival at McCray Hospital Tuesday after he was stricken while working at Kendallville Foundry. He was born Sept. 17, 1910 in Butler to Alfred E. and Lovina (Keck) Lane. He married Frances B. Nartker Oct. 5, 1935 in Kendallville. She died July 24, 1967. He moved to Kendallville from Albion in 1970. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Moose Lodge and Kendallville FOP 985. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Berniece Hampshire, and Mrs. Faye A. Caldwell; one brother, Claude A., all Kendallville. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Lane Carlos D, 52, a native of Ligonier and wire editor of the St. Petersburg Independent, died from a heart attack in St. Petersburg, Fla. while in the editor’s office of the newspaper. He is survived by three sons, his mother and a sister. Graveside rites Friday at Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1960
Lane Dessie B, 82, died May 3 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had lived in Kendallville since 1925. Her husband, Claude, who died Jan. 17, 1976, was one of the founders of Lane Foundry in 1964. She was a member of the Kendallville OES and Trinity Church United Methodist. She was born June 6, 1902 in Auburn. A daughter, Beverly Sorensen, preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1975. Services Sunday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. ~ 5-10-1984 + 5-3-1984
Lane Faye B, 77, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul J. (Pooch) Harrell, Bloomington. A native of Whitley County, she had lived in Ligonier for many years before making her home with Mrs. Harrell six years ago. Her husband, Dr. Carlos D. Lane, died in 1932. Survivors besides the daughter include five grandsons and one great-grandson. A son, Carlos Jr., preceded her in death. + 5-?-1962
Lane Flora H, 78, died Aug. 25, 2002 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare. She was born to Ed and Anna (Mikel) Hilyard. Surviving are her sons, Jack and Barry of Kendallville; a sister, Mary Ann Butts of New York; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family is making an anatomical full body donation to Indiana University. ^ 8-28-2002
Lane George H was a son of Vincent Lane, who settled in York Twp in 1837 and was at an early day one of the commissioners of this county. George was about one year of age when brought here. During the early part of his life he taught in the public schools. In 1864 he married Eliza Matthews. They had 8 children, all but one of whom are living. He died Dec. 10, 1888. Noble Co Democrat 6-12-1899
Lane John, a pioneer of York Twp, died last Thursday. Born in York Twp, he spent his entire life of nearly 85 years in the vicinity of Kimmell where he resided at the time of his death. Surviving are the widow and one son, Dr. C. D. Lane, who practices his profession in Ligonier. + 8-?-1926
Lane Lois, 84, native and practically a lifelong resident of Noble County, died last evening at her home, 414 Matthews St. from complications. She was born Sept. 8, 1849 at Swan, the daughter of Samuel and Almira Broughton. She married Christopher C. Simon on Jan. 1, 1867. They had five daughters and 3 sons, 6 of whom survive. Mr. Simon died in this city April 14, 1916 and in 1921 she married William C. Lane, who died in May 1931. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her first husband was a former sheriff of Noble County. Surviving children are Hal O., Elbowwoods, N.D., Clarence C. and Curtis C., this city, Mrs. Maude Sturgis, Quincy, Mich., Mrs. Jennie Taylor, Chicago, Mrs. Pearl Miller at home; 2 brothers, Bela, 90, LaOtto, Morton, Columbus, O.; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. ^ 4-10-1934
Lane Sarah (Hitler), wife of Vincent Lane, deceased, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Dec. 14, 1810. She died Dec. 14, 1896, aged 86 years, sixty of which were passed in Noble County, lacking but one of all the years of the county’s organic existence. Forty-seven of those years she was a widow. She had sons George H., John C., Lewis and Josiah. + Clippings book
Lane Vincent was married to Sarah Hitler Dec. 28, 1828 in Pickaway County, Ohio. In 1837 they came with their children and settled in Noble County, making their home in York Twp. He had before moving in the fall of 1835 entered 120 acres in section 30 and a fractional 80 in section 31 of that township. He subsequently owned 320 acres in York Twp. He became at once a prominent and leading pioneer. His brilliant career was stopped by death twelve years after his settlement. He died in Dec. 1849 of lung fever. He had been for several years prior a county commissioner. + Clippings book
Lang Brian E, 16, died Sept. 23 in an auto accident on 600E south of Hopewell Road. He was born in Fort Wayne on Aug. 28, 1979 to Thomas and Monica (Cramer) Lang. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Brent of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Mrs. Trent (Diana ) Peden of Albion and Mrs. Willis (Christina) Hicks of Avilla; and grandmothers, Ruth Lang and Catherine Cramer of Churubusco. Funeral Wednesday in Churubusco High School auditorium. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 9-28-1995
Lang Harley Robert, son of Lucy and Drew Lang, was born in Emporia, Kansas, April 15, 1900. He died at the Sacred Heart Hospital Aug. 21, 1930, age 30 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was one of 7 children of whom three survive. Most of his early life was spent in the west. He suffered a mashed finger while with a county truck. An infection resulted with a short illness of tetanus. About 6 years ago he came to Albion to make his home. On July 14, 1926 he married Anna Rush. They had one child, Lois Marie, who survives with his wife; father and mother, one brother and two sisters. Funeral Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1930
Lang Henry Mrs, 57, a pioneer resident of this city, died this afternoon at her home, Summit and Harris Streets. Death was due to heart disease. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Walter Wehmeyer of this city, Mrs. Louise Niemeyer of Fort Wayne; and 4 sons, Walter, Julius and Otto of this city; and Paul of Elkhart. ^ 11-11-1911
Lang Henry P, 83, one of Kendallville’s oldest businessmen, died at the Walter E. Wehmeyer residence last Saturday from infirmities of old age. Surviving are four children, Julius Jr., and Mrs. Walter Wehmeyer of Kendallville, Paul of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Louise Niemeyer of Fort Wayne; two brothers, George and John of Kendallville; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Guetthoff of Three Rivers, Mich.; 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1936
Lang John H, 77, a lifetime resident of Kendallville, where he was at one time a tailor and cigar maker, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a pistol in the basement of his home in that city early in the morning of Nov. 6. He had been in ill health. He was a member of the Ben Hur and Odd Fellows Lodges. + 11-?-1952
Lang Julius P, 51, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Jan. 18, 1856 and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Lang, came to this city when a youth. With his father and brother, Henry, he engaged in the boot and shoe business here. He married Lena Smith of this city in 1878. They had a daughter, Lillian, now Mrs. Louis Holzer; and a son, John E., who with the widow survive. In December of last year he was elected to the city council. He was a member of the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He leaves a wife, children, father, 4 brothers, Henry, George and John H. of this city, Herman F. of South Bend; and 3 sisters, Mrs. F. L. Bluhm of this city, Mrs. (Rev.) J. A. Bohn of Frazer, Mich., and Mrs. Felix Guetthoff of Three Rivers, Mich. He died at his home Sunday from a serious liver complaint. Funeral Wednesday from St. John’s Church. ^ 10-17-1907
Lang Katharina, the daughter of Franz Dietrich, was born Feb. 15, 1828 at Wallan Province, Nassau, Germany. Baptized and reared in the Lutheran Church, she at the age of 21 sought a new home in this, our beloved country. Settling in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1849, she met and in 1850 married Julius Bernhard Lang. In 1866 when the masses began to move rapidly westward, he brought his wife and family to Kendallville. They resided here ever since, excepting four years during which he filled the office of treasurer at Albion. Her career terminated at what people generally call a good age, this being 66 years, 11 months and 23 days. The immediate cause of death was inflammation of the bowels, superinduced by hernia. She died Feb. 7. She left the husband and eight children and 19 grandchildren. Funeral was last Sunday at the German Lutheran Church where the pastor addressed a large congregation in German and English. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-7-1895 ^ 2-15-1895
Lang Lawrence F died in Tampa , Fla. He was a native of Kendallville, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Lang. A graduate of Kendallville High School, he moved to Tampa in 1943 and founded Lang’s Ice Cream, Lang’s Construction and L. F. Lang & Son Pools, Inc. He was a member of Fellowship Lodge of Masons F&AM, No. 265, Tampa, York Rite and Egypt Shrine Temple, and was also a past president of the Downtown Cititan Club. He is survived by a son, Stewart, and two granddaughters, all of Tampa, and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Burger, Kendallville. Burial in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. + 4-?-1975
Lang Lillian, 64, of Ligonier, died Oct. 7, 2010 at Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 2, 1946 in Canebrake, WV to George and Alice (Webb) Baker. On Dec. 24, 1967 she married William L. Lang Jr. He died in Dec. 2008. She retired from Silgan Plastics after 36 years of service. Survivors are one son, Eric (Stacey) Lang of Ligonier; one daughter, Jennie Lang of Cromwell; 2 grandchildren, Chastin and Jacob Lang; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Ball; and a son, Michael Lang in 1969. Services Wednesday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-9-2010
Lang Otto, 35, local shoe merchant and cobbler, and a lifelong resident of this city, died this morning at Lakeside Hospital following an operation for appendicitis to which he submitted Aug. 21. He was born Feb. 19, 1890 in this city, the son of Henry P. and Minnie Lang, the mother having died 14 years ago. July 12, 1910 he married Mable Rider. He attended high school, discontinuing his school to engage in business with his father. one of Kendallville’s veteran merchants. They had three children, the eldest, a daughter, having preceded the father in death. He was a member of the local St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are the father and the widow; a daughter, Winifred 12; and son Donald 8; two sisters; and two brothers, Mrs. Walter Wehmeyer and Julius Lang of this city, Mrs. Ernest Niemeyer, Fort Wayne, and Paul Lang of Elkhart. + 9-3-1925
Lang Sherry Lu, 43, of LaOtto, died July 28 at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1954 in LaGrange, the daughter of Shirley and Jo Anne (Surfus) Garrison of Kendallville. She married Douglas R. Lang Nov. 2, 1974 in Roanoke. She worked at Lincoln Life Insurance in Fort Wayne for 20 years. Surviving are her husband; a son, Clifford and a daughter Melissa; 4 sisters, Susie Maxson and Peggy Johns of Kendallville, Sandy Davis of Park City, Utah, and Patty Leathers of Rome City; and a grandmother, Loena Surfus of LaGrange. Services at McKee-Miles Funeral Home Wednesday evening. ~ 8-7-1997
Lang William L Jr, 66, of Cromwell, died Dec. 4, 2008 at his home. He retired as a machine operator from Silgan Plastics after 31 years of service. He was a member of Stone's Hill Community Church in Ligonier. He was born Oct. 26, 1942 in Mt. Carbon, W. Va. to William and Anna (Robinson) Lang. His father died in 1958. He married Lillian Baker on Dec. 24, 1967. Surviving are his mother in Deep Water, W. Va.; his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Stacey Lang of Ligonier; a daughter, Jeannie Lang of Cromwell; 2 grandchildren, Chastin and Jacob Lang; and a sister Alma Manley of Deep Water, W. Va. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael, in 1969; and a sister, Patricia Neff, in 2008. Services Dec. 8 at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-6-2008
Lange Ima E, 62, Fort Wayne, died Sunday at her son’s home at R. 2, Churubusco. She was born in Huntington Aug. 23, 1924, the daughter of Marcellus E. and Lydia S. (Ringenburg) Dinius. She married George F. Whan on July 22, 1947 and he died in 1966. She married William M. Lange Aug. 16, 1969 in Fort Wayne and he died in 1983. She was a registered nurse at International Harvester and retired from St. Joseph Medical Center in 1986. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a son, Gary Whan, Churubusco; a brother, Eugene Dinius, Huntington; and two grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 7-9-1987
Langer Daisy, 82, died Feb. 9, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Jan. 12, 1928 in Mock, Ky, the daughter of Courtney and Mary (Allen) Parks. In July 1957 she married Ronald H. Langer. He died Oct. 28, 2008. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Donna Langer of LaOtto and Keith and Emily Langer of Avilla; a daughter, Janet Lanning of Avilla; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Clem of Columbia City, Verna Greene of Merrillville, Audrey Burkey of Goshen, Joyce Stevens of Sydney, Patty Haarer of Goshen and Sharon Haarer of Goshen; and a brother, Jim Parks of Auburn. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters. Funeral Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, South Park Annex near Columbia City. ^ 2-11-2010
Langer Ronald H, 80, of rural Avilla died October 28, 2008 at his home He was a farmer and had worked for over 30 years as a design engineer for International Harvester in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 17, 1928 to Hubert and Marie (Pitenbrink) Langer. In July 1957 he married Daisy Parks. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and their spouses; Terry and Donna Langer of LaOtto and Keith and Emily Langer of Avilla; 1 daughter and her spouse Janet and Dennis Lanning of Centreville, Michigan; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; Herbert Langer of Ft. Wayne and Harold Langer of Arizona. Funeral October 30 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, South Park Annex near Columbia City. Albion New Era 11-5-2008
Langhart Edwin B, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Langhart, was born Feb. 10, 1876 and died of membranous croup Jan. 11, aged 6 years, 11 months and 1 day. ^ 1-16-1885
Langkafel Annis Garstka, 91, former Ege resident, died July 23 at a nursing home in Elmhurst, Ill. She was born Oct. 2, 1884 in Noble County to Peter and Antonia Pavolich Garstka. She married Erich E. Langkafel in 1925, and they spent their married life in the Elmhurst area, where he died in 1970. She was a member of the church at Ege. Survivors are one stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas Walpole of Oak Park, Ill.; and one brother, Paul Garstka of Tuckahoe, N. Y. Rites were July 27 in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 7-29-1976 + 7-23-1976
Langohr Matthew D, 19, died Friday in his Albion home. He was born Jan. 2, 1976 in Kendallville to Fred and Teresa (Bridegan) Langohr. He attended East Noble High School. Surviving are his father of Albion and his mother of Kendallville; a brother, Sterling Bills of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Jennifer Langohr of Albion and Melinda Langohr of Garrett; grandparents, Tom and Virginia Bumgardner of Columbia City, Charles Bridegan of Albion and Pat Dubuisson of Kendallville; and great-grandparents, Ruth Shively of Kendallville and Cecelia Bridegan of Albion. Funeral Monday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1995
Lanigor Goldie, 75, a resident of Garrett for 52 years and the widow of a Garrett merchant, Hosie Lanigor, she died Monday at the Sacred Heart Hospital. She had been living the past few weeks with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopper, of LaGrange, and became ill Monday. Surviving in addition to the daughter are a son, Howard Lanigor, of LaGrange; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gloyd Brown of Fort Wayne, and William Brown of LaOtto. Services Thursday at the Zimmerman Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-10-1954
Lankford Ronald L, 60, died September 10, 2003 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1998 from Flint & Walling as a machinist. He was born January 21, 1943 in Kendallville, the son of Raymond and Catherine (Reade) Lankford. On March 15, 1975 in Kendallville he married Beverly Ellis. Surviving are his mother, Catherine Rasler, in Avilla; his wife; 3 daughters and a son-in-law. Cathy and Ron Deter of South Milford, Leann Lankford of Kendallville and Many Lankford and her fiance, Charles Kamani, of Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Michele Lankford of Kendallville; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Roger Boggs of Albion; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Joyce Springer of Auburn, Jim and Kathy Springer of Warsaw, and Jack and Emily Springer of Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren, Matt and Melissa Deter, Aaron, Alec and Alana Traxler and Stephen Kamani. He was preceded in death by his father and 2 stepfathers, John Springer and Lawrence Rasler. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ~ 9-25-2003
Lantz Anna, 85, widow of Henry Lantz who died in 1886, died last evening at her home at Clinton Center in Clinton Twp of the infirmities of old age. She was born in Lancaster County, Pa. in 1830. Since her marriage 66 years ago she has resided on the same farm six miles east of Goshen. Surviving are six children, Abraham of Goodwine, Ill., Mrs. Reuben Leslie of Clinton Twp, Melvin of Perry, Okla., Mrs. Thomas Chiddister of Goshen, William of near Millersburg, and George of Clinton Twp; 32 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at the Berkey Church. Burial, Union Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1886
Lantz Donald, 83, died Tuesday in Kingston Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 23, 1914 in Elkhart County to Guy and Iva (Searfoss) Lantz. A 1932 graduate of Wawaka High School, he was a farmer and mechanic who had worked at Truelove Brothers Implement Co. in Albion and Fashion Farm in Ligonier. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are a half-brother, George Lantz of Milford; and 3 half-sisters, Mrs. Dale (Lucille) Sherman of Goshen, Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Coy of Syracuse and Mrs. Eugene (Lois) Stouder of Goshen. He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Helen Whitehead, and 2 foster sisters. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-14-1998
Lantz Donald Leroy, 2, died as a result of his skull being battered with a hammer by his crazed father, who then unsuccessfully attempted suicide. His 19-year old mother, Helen, found the babe on the back porch of her home. A warrant charging first degree murder was served at Lakeside Hospital in Kendallville, where the father confessed. * 1937
Lantz Dora H, 68, Fort Wayne, died Friday in Regency Place Nursing Home. She was a lifetime resident of Allen County. Her husband, Ira, preceded her in death in 1979. Surviving are a daughter Sharon Fisher of Avilla; three sons, Elmer A. Hefner and Roy Stevens, Fort Wayne, and Arthur W. Hefner of Chicago; two stepdaughters, Dorothy Mayer, Bluffton and Irene Newmon of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Ruth Horack, San Diego, and Eleanore Bolenbaugh, Fort Wayne; three brothers, Walter Alfeld, Valparaiso, Lewis Alfeld, San Diego, and Carl Alfeld, address unknown. Services Monday in Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 10-22-1988
Lantz Janice I, 37, died Saturday at her Syracuse home of complications of cancer. She was born Sept. 20, 1960 in Kendallville to Leon and Nancy (Bush) Patrick. On March 24, 1984 she married Tim Lantz. She was a former inspector for Dutchman Mfg. in Goshen. Surviving are her father and stepmother in Rome City: her husband; 2 daughters, Chastity and Christine Knafel; a stepsister and 2 stepbrothers. A brother, Richard, preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-16-1998
Lantz Jason Michael, 27, died Dec. 21, 2000 at the scene of a train/truck accident in Butler. He was born Aug. 11, 1973 in Sturgis, Mich. to Marvin E. and Diane A. Lantz. Surviving are his father and stepmother in Howe, his mother, Diane A. Urquizo in Fla.; a brother, Brett of Howe; 3 sisters, Tonya Yoder of White Pigeon, Mich., and Rachel and Whitney Lantz of Howe; grandparents, Esther Kuhn of LaGrange, Kenneth Lantz of Centreville, Mich., and Dolores Colpetsir of Sturgis. A daughter, Shian J., died May 28, 1999. Services Wednesday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-28-2000
Lantz Olga M, 79, of Topeka, died Thursday in the Fountainview Place Nursing Home in Elkhart. Born April 27, 1899 in Kimmell, she was the daughter of Daniel and Dora (Bell) Rose. She married Rufus Lantz in 1931 in Topeka. He died in 1968. She was a lifetime resident of the Topeka area and a member of Topeka Baptist Church. Survivors are one brother, Calvin of Ligonier. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1979
Lantz Richard, a brother of Mrs. Gertrude Young of LaOtto, died recently in Fort Wayne. Funeral Wednesday in Fort Wayne and burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 1-15-1959
Lantz Shian Jean, 7 months, Wolcottville, died May 28 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville Oct. 30, 1998 to Jason Michael and Pilar (Homister) Lantz. The father survives in Avilla, and the mother, Pilar Lopez, resides in Butler; a sister Nakita Homister in Butler; a brother, Sebastian Lantz in Butler; grandparents, Morris and Carolyn Lantz of Howe and Diane Urguizo of Kendallville; great-grandparents, Esther Kuhn of LaGrange, Kenneth Lantz of Centreville, Mich., and Delores Colpetsir of Sturgis, Mich., Wilma Cox of Kendallville and Polly Hedglin of LaGrange. Funeral in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 6-3-1999
Lantzer Janis E, 66, Kalkaska, Mich., formerly of Wawaka, died Wednesday at Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1921 in Noble County to Clarence and Irma (Damey) Meroney. She married Ervin Lantzer on March 25, 1968 in Wawaka. She had resided in Kalkaska since 1970 and was a retired bus driver for the Kalkaska Public Schools. She was a member of District 13 VFW Auxiliary and Land-O-Lakes VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Charlotte Kenyon of New Carlisle, Irene Shannon of Wawaka, and Roseann Frick of Kendallville; a son, Steven Shannon of Huntsville, Ala.; three sisters, Bonnie Roberts of Cement City, Mich., Marilyn Hochstetler of Wawaka, Jean Bailey of Apache Junction, Ariz.; two brothers, Donald of Elkhart, James of Watertown, S.D.; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded her in death. Cremation has taken place in Kalkaska. + 3-23-1988
Lapadot Carl J Jr, 56, of LaOtto, died March 14, 2004 in his home. He was born November 11, 1947 in Fort Wayne to Carl J. and Wilberta G. (Lehman) Lapadot. He married Diann M. Stolte on November 30, 1968. Surviving are his parents; his wife; 2 sons, Bob of Garrett and Dan of LaOtto; a brother, Mike of Fort Wayne; and 2 sisters, Carol Holcomb of California and Cathy Frendo of Texas. He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Schoenauer. He lived in LaOtto for 35 years and worked in assembly at Eaton in Auburn 30 years. He was a member of UAW. Services at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-25-2004
Lapelle Anna May, Kendallville, died today in St. Anne’s Home, Fort Wayne. Born July 12, 1919 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Otto F. and Anna Gast. She married William J. Lapelle on Sept. 12, 1952 in Chicago. She had moved to Kendallville from Chicago in March 1956. She and her husband owned and operated Kendallville Feed Mill and Redwood Drive-In. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Kathy Dalton of Elgin, Ill.; two sons, William Jr. of Chicago, and Brian of Wolcottville; four sisters, Ruth Bobick of Chicago, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Budenz of Lyons, Ill., Mrs. Ernest (Marilyn) Motheral of Sedalia, Ky., and Mrs. Franklin (Lucille) Aspen of Sarasota, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Daniel R. Dalton and Ryan William Lapelle. A sister, Mrs. Thomas (Carol) Woulfe; and a brother, Robert Gast, preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-22-1987
Lapelle William Joseph, 69, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born in France Sept. 26, 1923, the son of John and Josephine (Thomasiewski) Lapelle. On Sept. 12, 1952 in Chicago he married Anna May Gast, who died in Dec. 1987. He moved to Kendallville in 1953 and was owner/manager of Graft-Lapelle Realty since 1987. In 1956 he owned Kendallville Feed Mill and in 1971 he owned and operated Redwood Drive-In. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Indiana Board of Realtors, Elks, Rotary and Kendallville Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Kathy) Dalton of Elgin, Ill.; 2 sons, William of Lincolnshire, Ill., and Brian of Dallas Lake; and 2 grandsons, Ryan Lapelle and Daniel Dalton. Funeral mass at noon Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-19-1992
Lapham Catherine J, 59, of Fort Wayne, mother of Mrs. Virginia Shoemaker of Huntertown, died Sept. 2 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Other survivors are her husband Francis; four sons, Robert Lothamer, John Lothamer, and Charles Lapham, all of Fort Wayne, and William Lapham of Washington, D. C.; two others daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Schmidt of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elizabeth Walchle of Fort Wayne; two brothers, John Chomey of Hamilton and Joseph Chomey of Fort Wayne; and five sisters, Mrs. Marie Byerly of Hamilton, Mrs. Theresa Stabler of Payne, Ohio, Mrs. Helen Poynter of Indianapolis, Mrs. Anna Gibson, Mrs. Elizabeth Furge and Mrs. Cecelia Stellhorn, all of Fort Wayne. Services in Fort Wayne Sept. 5. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 9-11-1975 + 9-2-1975
Largen Gregg M, 22, died as a result of auto accident injuries Thursday. A resident of Fort Wayne, he was born in Kendallville on June 23, 1962. His father, Charles Largen is deceased. His mother is the former Doris Halferty. He was production manager for US Marketing Concepts and attended IP-FW. He had worked formerly at Channel 21 TV station. Surviving are his mother and two brothers, Gary E. and Steven C., both at home. Grandparents are E. L. and Mable Largen, Ligonier. Services Sunday at D. O. McComb Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Graveside services were Sunday at Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1985
Larimore George J, 92, died Tuesday at his R. 1, LaOtto home. He was born in Allen County Sept. 6, 1888, the son of Albert and Augusta (Krannichseldt) Larimore. He married Huldah Holt Feb. 25, 1915 in Allen County. He retired from farming in 1968 after 65 years, was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Cleo (Ethel) Leiter, R. 1, LaOtto; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Brown, Calif., and Mrs. Leslie (Agnes) Toye, Erwin, Tex.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One daughter, Evelyn Mullins, preceded him in death in 1976. Services today at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 12-11-1980 + 12-?-1980
Larimore Huldah I, 92, died February 5 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. She had lived near LaOtto since 1950. She was born November 17, 1892 in Allen County, the daughter of William and Catherine (Forbing) Holt. She married George Larimore February 15, 1915 in Allen County. He died December 9, 1980. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Cleo (Ethel) Leiter, LaOtto; one brother, Elmer, Columbia City; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Evelyn Mullins. She was a member of Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren. Services at McKee-Miles Funeral Home in Garrett February 8. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 2-14-1985 + 2-5-1985
Larkin Leah M,98, formerly of Kendallville, died Jan. 27, 2013, at Renaissance Village in Fort Wayne.  She worked three years at the Pretty Lake School Cafeteria, and retired after 15 ½ years in the Dietary Department at McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville. She was a member of the South Milford United Methodist Church. She was born Oct. 7, 1914, in Kendallville to Leonard and Minnie (Lash) Smith. On Dec. 24, 1932, she married Donald Herbert Kent. He died on Sept. 10, 1957. She married Mark Larkin on Sept. 30, 1972. He died July 11, 1998. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Gloria Kent of Fort Wayne; a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Dale Dolby of Markle; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Paul Smith, and a granddaughter, Jana Smock. Funeral Thursday in the South Milford United Methodist Church. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 1-29-2013
LaRowe Jessie A, 90, of LaOtto, died January 15, 2000, in Extenda Care at Kendallville. She was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in the Albion and Avilla schools. She was a 1927 graduate of Hamilton High School and received a bachelor of arts degree from Ball State University. She did graduate work at St. Francis College and Ball State. She was a member of the Huntertown United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne Women's Business Club, Daughters of the Nile, Noble County Democratic Women's Association, and Eastern Star. She was past president of the Business and Professional Women. She was born January 10, 1910 in Hamilton. She married F. Claude LaRowe on April 19, 1930 in Auburn. He survives, with one son, Jim of LaOtto; 3 daughters, Dr. Mary Jane Hamilton-Merritt of Connecticut, Shirley Chastain of Elkhart, and Barbara LaRowe of Denver; 2 grandchildren, Charles F. Chastain, Harold Eugene Chastain, Curtis Fredrick LaRowe, Kimberly Kay Yoder, Daniel William LaRowe, and Schuyler Merritt; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Oliver and Tim Brown, and one sister, Mildred Hoyer, preceded her in death. Services in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. ~ 1-27-2000
Larrison Donald R, 57, R. 1, Converse, died beneath the giant pile of corn. He was transferring the corn from one bin to another when the load shifted and fell on him. He was a member of the Amboy Friends Church, Converse Masonic Lodge and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. He was the Miami County corn shucking champion in 1937. Surviving are his wife, Isabel; a brother, Glen; a son Robert of Bennetts Switch; a daughter, Janet Vincent, Amboy; his parents, Charles Alfred (Fred) and Dessie Larrison, Converse; 4 grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Pauline Childers, Amboy, Virginia Reisner, Sweetser, and Fay Rennaker, Converse. Funeral Tuesday. + 12-?-1967
Larson Alexander, 69, Sparta Twp farmer, died last night at his home 2 miles north of Kimmell from paralysis. Surviving are the widow; one son and one daughter, Arthur, cashier of the Albion State Bank, and Miss Helen, employed in the American State Bank, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 8-3-1934
Larson Alexander U, 57, son of Harriet and Arthur Larson of Warsaw, died in his home. Born in South Bend on June 22, 1933, he was a graduate of Albion High School, Purdue and Columbia universities. A physical therapist, he was employed as chief of physical therapy departments of veteran's hospitals in New York and Washington for many years, most recently at Kosciusko County Hospital, Health Care and nursing homes. He is survived by his sister, Johanna of South Bend. Services at Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-12-1990
Larson Arthur W, 43, cashier of the Albion National Bank, died of heart attack at his home on W. Jefferson St. in this city. He was a graduate of the Ligonier schools, class of 1913, after which he attended Tri-State College, then taught school for three years, then was employed by Strauss Bros. Co. as manager of their real estate office in the northwest; and in the spring of 1918 entered the U. S. Army for war services, where he served until the signing of the armistice. He had resided here about 14 years, was a member of the American Legion Post and the Albion F&AM Lodge. He was born on a farm northeast of Syracuse, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Larson, and at an early age moved with the family southeast of Ligonier. Surviving are the wife, Harriet (Urich) Larson; one daughter, Johanna 7; one son Alexander 3; his mother, Mrs. Fannie Larson; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Sthair and Miss Helen. Funeral Saturday at the home. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1936
Larson Esther "Helen", 90, formerly of R. 3, Ligonier, died Tuesday (d. 6-23-1971) in the D and D Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born June 15, 1896 in Kosciusko County to Alexander and Fannie (Bobeck) Larson. She was never married. She retired in 1965 as an assistant cashier at the American State Bank in Ligonier. She was a graduate of Tri-State Normal College and was a member of the Ligonier OES, American Legion Auxiliary and Sparta Church of Christ. Surviving are two nieces, Joanna Larson, South Bend, and Caroll Vosteen, Elkhart; and one nephew, Alexander Larson, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Sthair of Goshen; and one brother, Arthur of Albion. Services Thursday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-8-1986
Larson Fannie, 73, widow of Alexander Larson of near Kimmell, died early Monday in the Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was a member of the Sparta Christian Church of Kimmell. Surviving are two daughters, Helen of Ligonier, and Mrs. Edith Sthair of Goshen; two brothers, Claus and Will Bobeck, both of Ligonier; a sister, Tilla Bobeck of Syracuse; and four grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at the residence. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1947
Larson Harriet C, about 76, died June 19, 1971 at Healthwin Hospital in South Bend. She was a Noble County native, born May 22, 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron (Mary) Urick. She married Arthur Larson on Nov. 28, 1920. He died in 1936. She was a bookkeeper at the bank until her retirement several years ago, and a member of the Albion Asbury United Methodist Church, 50-year member of OES, member of Albion American Legion Auxiliary, Albion Study Club and the WSCS. Surviving are a daughter, Johanna; and a son, Alexander. Funeral at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion June 26. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1971
Larson Nora E, 79, Lutheran Home, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born Nov. 27, 1896 in Defiance County, Ohio to Jolin and Elizabeth (Rothar) Adams. She was married to Gustave Larson June 8, 1926. He died Feb. 1953. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Hilda) Reichard, Wawaka, and Mrs. Elmer (Laura) Fulford, DeLand, Fla. Graveside services Wednesday at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. + 10-?-1976
Larue W R was born near Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio Nov. 28, 1841. He was one of a family of 8 children, of whom one brother and 2 sisters survive. He resided on the farm where he was born until April 1875 when he moved to Kendallville, where he resided until February 1907. He then moved onto a small farm west of LaOtto where he died March 20 at the age of 67 years 3 months and 22 days. In Kendallville he was a carpenter and joiner. He married Martha E. Sheffer Jan. 9, 1873. They had 3 children, Clark who died at 7, Rilla M. and Cecil J. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Kendallville. He leaves his wife, daughter, Mrs. Rilla Arnold of Ada, O., one son, Cecil J. of Chicago, one grandchild, one brother, R. A. of Marietta, O., 2 sisters, Mrs. Harriet Nelson and Mrs. Jennie Conner of near Mt. Gilead, O. ^ 4-5-1909
Lary George, 82, died Thursday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Don Borger in Fort Wayne, following a heart attack. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are the daughter; a son, George Jr. of Elkhart; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + No date
Lary Wilda May, 70, died today at her home in Ligonier.  Surviving are the husband, George; a son, George W., Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Donald Borger, Fort Wayne; 2 grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Seaburg, Albion; and a sister, Mrs. O. C. Deardorf, Ligonier.  Funeral Friday at Ulery Funeral Home.  Burial, Sparta Cemetery.  Contributed by Judy Richter
Lash Albert F, 68, died Saturday at McCray Hospital of a massive heart attack. He was born Oct. 7, 1915 in Avilla, the son of Herman and Mary (Lemper) Lash. He married Charleen L. Wilson May 12, 1938 in Avilla. A retired mail carrier with 38 years service, he also served the Avilla Fire Department for 12 years. He was a WW II veteran, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla American Legion Post 140, and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Steven (Joyce) Sims, Garrett, Mrs. Gail (Beth) Allread, Bluffton, Louise Klinger, Marion; four sons, Fred, PA, Dennis, Bryan OH, Jeffrey, Huntertown, and Samuel, Auburn; six sisters, Mrs. Bob (Evelyn) Evers, Mrs. Jack (Teresa) Parker, Mrs. Cecil (Phyllis) Heffner, Mrs. Charles (Jean) Ley, Mrs. Ralph (Joan) Heiser, and Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Marti; two brothers, Louis and John, Avilla; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, Harold, preceded him in death. Services Monday in St. Mary’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 10-27-1983 + 10-22-1983
Lash Bernard B, 67, died Nov. 18, 2003 at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. He was born June 9, 1936 in Wayne County to Howard and Christine (Zircher) Lash. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Ervin "Joe" and Dorothy Lash of Graceville, Fla. Graveside services Tuesday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-22-2003
Lash Brook, 12 days old, died June 17, 1997 in Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born June 5, 1997 in Kendallville to Michael L. Lash and Andrea R. Sibert. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Jon and Jill Tarney of LaGrange, Larry Sibert, Darrell and Dorothy Lash of Kendallville; great-grandparents Marilyn Sibert and Margaret Tarney of Kendallville, Roy and Maxine Hendricks of Albion and John and Dorothy Lash of Avilla; great-great-grandparents, Dale and Pat Eshelman of Kendallville; 3 uncles, Luke Sibert of Kendallville, Sean Tarney of LaGrange and Jason Lash of Kendallville; and 2 aunts, Ashley and Aislinn Tarney of LaGrange. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 6-26-1997
Lash Bryan Lee, 36, died March 19, 2003 at his home. He was born in Kendallville March 26, 1966 to Thomas P. and Sandra K. (Krock) Lash. Surviving are his parents; a son, Bryan K.; a daughter, Amber N.; a brother and sister-in-law, Tracey C. and Melinda Lash of Avilla; and a sister and brother-in-law, Leah and Jesse Rigsby of Wolcottville. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 3-21-2003
Lash Caroline, 88, R. 1, Wolcottville, Big Long Lake, died Friday in McCray Hospital . She was born March 2, 1880 in Strasbourg, France, the daughter of Anton and Veronica Buchs. She came to the United States with her parents when she was nine months old and had lived in this area since that time. On Oct. 12, 1905 she was married in Kendallville to Anthony Lash who died Sept. 29, 1953. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vera (L. W. ) Shaffer, Drake Road, Kendallville; and Mrs. Grace (D. W.) Fraze, Garrett; one son, Lloyd (Tony) Lash, R. 1, Wolcottville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Monday in Immaculate Church of the Conception in Kendallville, of which she was a member. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-19-1968 + 9-?-1968
Lash Carolyn L, 69, of Kendallville, died May 3, 2010 at her home. She was born in DeKalb County on Oct 14, 1940 to Harold and Ida (Smith) DeLong. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1959 and married David Lash on Oct. 24, 1964 in Kendallville. She had been employed at Campbell & Fetter Bank, Wagner Insurance and Hower Insurance and was bookkeeper and manager of Lash Garage since 1979. She was a member of Harbor of Love Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Lynn and Brenda Lash of Avilla, Jim and Tabatha Lash of Avilla; grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron, Austin, Nicholas and Lauren Lash; brothers Harold and Barbara DeLong of Auburn, Robert and Janice DeLong of Stroh, Leroy and Jane DeLong of Auburn, Hugh and Ramonda DeLong of Albion, Paul and Sherri DeLong of Avilla; sisters, Loretta and Charles Nesbitt of Avilla, Diana Morse of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale DeLong in 2005. Funeral May 6 at Harbor of Love Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 5-5-2010
Lash Charleen L, 85, Avilla, died April 10, 2003 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Decatur July 2, 1917 to John and Mary (Smith) Wilson. She married Albert F. Lash May 12, 1938 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla. He died October 22, 1983. Surviving are 4 sons, Fred of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dennis of Angola, Jeffery of LaGrange and Samuel of Rome City; and 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Gail Allread of Brownsburg, and Joyce and Steve Sims of Garrett; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Traxler of Goshen; and a sister-in-law, Bertha Wilson of Payne, Ohio. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Louise Ladig; and 2 brothers, Deward and Woodrow Wilson. A homemaker, she was a lifelong resident of the community and a member of St. Mary's Church where services were held. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 4-17-2003
Lash Charles, 43, lifelong resident of Noble County, and employed in Kendallville, was killed Monday when his automobile was struck by a GR&I passenger train at a crossing in Kendallville. He was born near Avilla, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lash. He was married in 1911 to Miss Dessa M. Treesh. He was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Surviving are the widow; two children, Donald G 18, and Eugene 6; four brothers and two sisters, Joseph, Tony, Mrs. May Ihrie and Mrs. Helen Buchs of Kendallville, Lawrence of near Albion, and William of Indianapolis. Funeral Thursday from the Church of Immaculate Conception. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1931
Lash Christina (Diehm), wife of Paul Lash, died Friday at her home in Garrett. She was past 73 years of age. She was born in Noble County east of Avilla, January 1, 1853. She was married to Mr. Lash in 1879. For 25 years they made their home on a farm in Richland Twp. Then they lived at Avilla two years and they moved to Garrett 18 years ago. Of seven children, six are living. They are Mrs. Clyde Halferty, Mrs. Charles Newman and Mrs. Louis Kuckuck of S. Cowen St., Garrett, Mrs. Charles Zimmerman of S. Ijams St., Garrett, Mrs. Glen Smith of South Milford, and Mrs. Henry Ober of Richland Twp. There are fourteen grandchildren. Surviving also are three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Kressie and Henry Diehm of Kendallville, Mrs. Gus Wells of Green Twp, Noble County, Mrs. William Craven of Grant, Mich., Fred Diehm of Allen Twp, Noble County, and William Diehm of Richland Twp, DeKalb County. She was a member of the Garrett Christian Church. Funeral was at the church Monday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. * 9-24-1926
Lash Christine M, 77, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Kendallville, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. Born in DeKalb County Sept. 4, 1909, she was the daughter of Andrew and Lena (May) Zircher. In Fort Wayne in 1932 she married Howard Lash, who preceded her in death. She moved from DeKalb County in 1933 to Kendallville and had been employed by Redwood Restaurant. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Women of the Moose Chapter 730, VFW Auxiliary, American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. Survivors are a daughter, Carolyn J. Randall of Ashley; two sons, Bernard B. of Fort Wayne, and Ervin J. of Plant City, Fla.; a sister, Mary Sheets of Mishawaka; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. One grandchild, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-15-1987
Lash Dennis Andrew, 66, of Angola, died July 28, 2009 at Cameron Hospital in Angola. He had been a certified financial planner for American Express for 20 years, retiring in 2007. He received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University. He was born Aug. 18, 1942 in Garrett, Ind. to Albert and Charleen (Wilson) Lash. He married Kay Latier on June 11, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rochester, Ind. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Nick of Tampa, Fla., and Ben of Miami Beach, Fla.; 3 brothers, Fred of Tucson, Ariz., Jeff of LaGrange, and Sam of Rome City; 2 sisters, Joyce Sims of Garrett and Beth Allread of Brownsburg; and a grandson, Jackson Lash. He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Ladig. Memorial service July 31 at Weicht Funeral Home in Angola. ^ 7-30-2009
Lash Donald G, 74, Kendallville, died at his home July 30. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 29, 1912, the son of Charles and Dessie (Treesh) Lash. He married Edna M. Harris June 11, 1946 in Brimfield and she died July 31, 1983. He married Hazel (Acker) Trowbridge Aug. 5, 1985 in Kendallville. He was a retired upholsterer and a bartender at the American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville where he was a lifetime member. He was also a member of VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; three stepdaughters, Roslyn Freeman, Emma Linville and Gloria Lash, all of Kendallville; four stepsons, Robert Trowbridge, Ligonier, Lowell Trowbridge, Wausau, Wis., and Walter and Duane Trowbridge, both Kendallville; a brother, James, Garrett. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Graveside military services at Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-6-1987 + 7-30-1987
Lash Dora Electa, daughter of Philip and Rhoda Lash, was born near Kendallville Sept. 20, 1870 and died March 15, aged 28 years 5 months and 23 days. She leaves a father, mother, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. She became paralyzed at 11 months and at the age of 3 her mind became affected. Funeral Friday at Wayne Center. ^ 3-24-1899
Lash Earl L, 54, died Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Residing in Ft. Wayne, he had been ill six months. He was a native of Avilla and entertained the local Lions Club last fall with a trained dog act. He was employed at General Electric Co. for the past 24 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Moose and Eagles Lodges. Surviving are the widow, Cecelia M.; two sons, Cpl. Harold, Washington D.C., John at home; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Domer, Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Frans, Fort Wayne; four brothers, Robert, Cleveland, and Henry, George and Walter of Fort Wayne; and a grandchild, Thomas Edward Domer, Fort Wayne. Services Monday at St. Joseph’s Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 7-3-1947
Lash Edna M, 70, of Kendallville, died Sunday at McCray Hospital from a heart condition. She was born July 18, 1913 in Stroh to Edward and Mabel (Smith) Harris. On June 11, 1946 in Brimfield, she married Donald G. Lash. She had lived in Kendallville 40 years since moving here from Stroh. She was a retired employee of Kendallville Laundry. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Lavern (Roslyn) Freeman of Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Iva (Irene) Rash of LaGrange, and Mrs. Gladys Hanes of Hudson; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-31-1983
Lash Ellen, 100, of Kendallville, died at the home of her son in LaPorte on  September 12, 2013. She was born on April 8, 1913, on a farm near Lisbon, Indiana, to Ernest E. and Lalah (Forker) Layman. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1931. She received her B.S. in education from Ball State in 1941 and her master’s degree from Indiana University in 1971. She was an elementary teacher for 29 years. She taught in a one-room school in Jefferson Township in Noble County. She also taught at Wayne Center, North Side, and Central School, all in Kendallville. On April 21, 1941, in Avilla, she married Harold G. Lash. He died March 17, 1974. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Earl Layman; and her sister, Mary Axel. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Steelman of Gary; her son, the Rev. Evan (Barbara) Lash of LaPorte; her grandchildren, Jill (Doug) Cain, Peter Steelman, Chris Lash, Amy Steelman, and Greg Lash; and her great-grandchildren, Jonathan Cain and Ellen Cain. Funeral, September 16, 2013 in Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-14-2013
Lash Flawrence William "Speeny", 78, of Queen Creek and formerly of Noble County, died Dec. 3 in Arizona. He was born in Noble County on April 11, 1917 to Frank and Julia (Bauhaus) Lash. On July 20, 1935 in Avilla he married Lois Weimer. He moved to Arizona in 1959. Prior to that he had been employed by the B&O Railroad and built the Lash Garage in Avilla. He also owned and operated Lash & Son Construction. He built Melody Valley Dance Hall near Avilla and became well-known in the area with his band, Speeny and the Midwest Ramblers. In Lakeside, Ariz., he owned and operated Lash Construction with his son, Jerry, until his retirement. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Agnes Coker of South Milford, Clova Adams of Pinetop and Shirley Loftfield of Show Low; a son, Gerald "Jerry" of Lakeside; 2 adopted sons, Don Miles Lash and Rodney Junior Miles Lash, both of Queen Creek; a brother, Kenneth of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial, Show Low Cemetery. ~ 1-4-1996
Lash Forrest G, 67, resided at R. 2, Kendallville and died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born March 31, 1913 in Avilla, the son of Frank and Julia (Bauhaus) Lash. He married Mable L. Sampsel in Avilla Oct. 10, 1935. He was a retired carpenter, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Bryant, Rantoul, Ill.; a son, Thomas T., R. 1, Wawaka; three brothers, Kenneth, Fort Myers, Fla., F. W., Lake Side, Ariz., and Francis, Queen, Ariz.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Dec. 27 in Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 1-1-1981 + 12-25-1980
Lash Francis Joseph, 72, owner/operator of Lash Garage & Body Shop in Kendallville 1947-1979, died Thursday in his Queen Creek, Ariz. residence. He was born Jan. 28, 1922 in Avilla to Frank Henry and Julia (Bauhaus) Lash. On Aug. 14, 1940 he married Modesta Leona "Bessie" Fought. He retired from his business in 1971 and had lived in Ariz. the past 14 years. He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Kellen (Wendy) Smith and Mrs. Norman (Dora) Hartman of Kendallville and Mrs. Jack (Nancy) Traxler of Avilla; 2 sons, Larry J. "Butch" and David M. of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Flawrence "Speeny" of Queen Creek, and Kenneth of Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church, of which he was a member. + 2-17-1994
Lash Frank H, 78, died early Sunday in his farm home north of Avilla where he had lived the past 53 years. He was the son of Gregory and Margaret Lash, born Oct. 6, 1878. He married Julia Bauhaus April, 18. 1904. Surviving are the widow; five sons, Raymond W., Hudson, Flawrence W., Avilla, Kenneth, Forrest and Francis Jr., of the Kendallville community; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Orrie Ihrie, Kendallville, and Mrs. Gus Buchs, near Kendallville; and a brother, Lawrence, of Los Angeles, Calif. Services Wednesday in St. Mary’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 2-7-1957
Lash Giles Albert, 78, died Thursday from cancer in his Cottonwood, Ariz. residence. A Kendallville native, he moved to Ariz. in 1967. He was a postal worker both in Kendallville and in Ariz. Surviving are his wife, the former Marjorie Clark; 2 daughters, Diane Lavigne of Fort Wayne and Janice Margaret Garcia of Calif.; a son, David of Clarksdale, Ariz.; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. No services. + 11-4-1993
Lash Grace of Albion, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lash of that place, died Sunday at her home. She was a sister of Mrs. F. W. Baker of Avilla, formerly of this city. Funeral from the residence Tuesday. ^ 7-20-1900
Lash Harold G, 63, was born Jan. 29, 1911 in Avilla to Herman and Mary (Lemper) Lash and married Ellen Layman April 21, 1941 in Avilla. She survives. Moving from Avilla in 1942, he lived in the Kendallville area where he was employed by I&M Electric Co. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, a veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict, a member of the American Legion Post 86, the American Right of Way Assn, Indiana Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Noble County Board of Health, Director of the Noble County Fair Assn, Knights of Columbus, and a member of the McCray Hospital Board during construction of the new hospital. He resided at 801 S. Main St., Kendallville and died Sunday in Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Karen) Steelman, Munster; one son, Evan L. Lash, Danville, Ill.; three brothers, Albert F., Louis and John, all of Avilla; six sisters, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Evers, Kentland, Mrs. Jack (Teresa) Parker, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Cecil (Phyllis) Heffner, Elkhart, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Debes, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Jean L. David, Key Biscayne, Fla., and Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Marti, Mattoon, Ill; and one granddaughter. Services today in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-21-1974 + 3-?-1974
Lash Hazel Trowbridge, 76, of Kendallville, died Sept. 13, 1988 at McCray Hospital. She was born in Noble County Oct. 5, 1911 to Alva and Elsie (Hills) Acker. She married Bert Trowbridge on March 26, 1932 in Albion. He died Oct. 17, 1975. On Aug. 5, 1985 in Albion she married Donald Lash, who died July 30, 1987. She was once a McCray Hospital employee and a member of American Legion Post 86 Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are two daughters, Emma Linville and Gloria Lash of Kendallville; four sons, Robert Trowbridge, Ligonier, Lowell, Wausau, Wis., and Walter and Duane, both of Kendallville; two sisters, Ruth Mapes and Orpha Bates of Kendallville; five brothers, Raymond, Kendallville, Orville, Sturgis, Mich., Roy, Ligonier, Alva Jr., Warsaw, and Robert, Auburn; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Three infant sons and a brother, Ervin, preceded her in death. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-13-1988
Lash Henry William, 70, Fort Wayne, died Sunday while on a vacation trip in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada. He was formerly associated with the Foley Pattern Shop, Auburn. He was a retired building contractor and pattern maker. He was a member of the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Hazelett, with whom he lived, and Mrs. Kathleen Hedges, Fort Wayne; two sons, Floyd J. and Russell, both of Fort Wayne; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edna Frans, Fort Wayne, and two brothers, George, Cleveland, Ohio, and Robert, Fort Wayne. Rites in Precious Blood Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 7-17-1958
Lash Herman D, 67, farmer and retired railway mail clerk, died Saturday at his home one and one-half miles east of here. Surviving are the wife, Mary; four sons, Harold of Kendallville, Albert and Louis, both of Avilla, and John, Ashley; six daughters, Mrs. Budd Myers, Kendallville, Mrs. Robert Evers, Kentland, Mrs. Teresa Frederickson and Mrs. Thomas Marti both of Avilla, Mrs. Cecil Haffner, Elkhart and Mrs. Wendell David, Lansing, Michigan; several grandchildren; a brother Edward, Kendallville, and two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Busch, Kendallville and Mrs. Joseph Phillips, Avilla. Funeral Tuesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial in the church cemetery. ~ 10-5-1950
Lash James E, of Garrett, died Feb. 12, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born July 11, 1924 in Avilla to the late Charles A. and Dessie M. (Treesh) Lash.  James was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army where he was a POW and Purple Heart recipient.  He married Lucille M. Bond Oct. 31, 1946 and she died Sept. 29, 2002.  He worked in the shipping department at Dana in Auburn for 36 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1790 and Garrett American Legion. He is survived by 2 sons, James C. Lash of Fort Wayne and David T. (Jane) Lash of Carmel; a daughter, Dianne L. Thomas of Garrett; 7 grandchildren, Christopher Lash of New Jersey, James Lash of Cincinnati, Ohio, Christina (Derek) Merritt of Ashley, Karen (Ben) Myers of Garrett, Benjamin (Leah) Thomas of Wilson, N.C., Michael Lash of Fort Wayne and Crista Lash of Chicago, Ill.; 8 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy S. Marti, brother, Donald Lash.  Mass of Christian burial, Feb. 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery with military honors by the Garrett American Legion and VFW.  ^ 2-14-2013
Lash Joan E, 80, of Garrett, died July 14, 2004. She was born January 4, 1924 in Avilla, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Lemper) Lash. She was a lifetime area resident and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Surviving are 4 daughters, Susan Scanlon of Auburn, Diane Evans of San Diego, Calif., Patricia Wiant of Garrett and Rebecca Thrush of Waterloo; a brother, Louis Lash of Avilla; 5 sisters, Evelyn Evers of Kentland, Teresa Parker of Auburn, Phyllis Heffner of Elkhart, Jean Ley of Avilla, and Ruth Marti of Mattoon, Ill.; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Albert, Harold and John Lash. Services at St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 7-29-2004
Lash John, 88, pioneer of this community, died last evening at his home, 312 S. Oak St., from pneumonia. He was a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, born Dec. 13, 1845, the son of Andrew and Marie Lash. In 1863 he came to Noble County with his parents who located on a farm northeast of Avilla. He took up the occupation of a farmer which he followed actively until retiring in 1921. Nov. 4, 1873 he married Lena Monger, who died June 26, 1922. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters, Edward, this city, Herman, Avilla, Mrs. J. E. Phillips and Mrs. Sidney Busch of near Avilla; one sister, Mrs. Mary A. Schneeberger, Logansport; 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Two children and 8 brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Friday from Church of Immaculate Conception. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 2-28-1934
Lash John died Friday at the home of his father, Gregory Lash, northeast of town. A post mortem examination was held Friday, disclosing that his death was due to a cancerous condition of the lungs and liver. He was 25 years of age and leaves a wife. Funeral at the Catholic Church on Sunday. ~ 10-21-1897
Lash John H, 77, of Avilla, died February 22, 2004 in Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born April 22, 1926 in Avilla to Herman and Mary (Lemper) Lash. He married Dorothy A. Hoeffel in Garrett on September 10, 1949. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Dorothy Lash of Kendallville and David and Rachel Lash of Avilla; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Bob Herrli of Elkhart; 6 sisters and a brother-in-law, Evelyn Evers of Goshen, Teresa Parker of Auburn, Phyllis Heffner of Elkhart, Joan Heiser of Butler, Mary Jean and Charles Ley of Avilla, and Ruth Marti of Matoon, Ill.; a brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Betty Lash of Avilla; 8 grandchildren, Mike, Jason, Colby, Nick, Tyler and Ryan Lash, and Justin and Megan Herrli; and a great-granddaughter, Tiffany Lash. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rose in 1956; and 2 brothers, Harold and Albert. A farmer, he retired from B&O Railroad in 1987 after 36 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Mary's Catholic Church, where services were held. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 2-26-2004
Lash Joseph A, 82, Kendallville, died in his home Thursday. Services were Monday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Kendallville. Burial in the Cemetery. He was a brother of Frank Lash of Avilla. ~ 10-11-1956
Lash Joseph C died of pneumonia at his residence in Orange Twp on Feb. 6, 1876, aged 38 years 2 months and 10 days. He was the oldest son of William and Mary G. Lash, born in Mifflin County, Penn. Nov. 26, 1837. When about 2 years of age he was taken by his parents to Wayne County, Ohio, where after some nine years they removed to Noble County. They settled on the farm now known as Lash’s Addition to the city of Kendallville, where his father died in 1855, leaving Joseph, then 18, as the virtual head of the family then consisting of the mother, himself and 4 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Baptist Church. In July 1860 he married Sarah Willouer and soon afterwards purchased and settled on the farm where he died and where his family now resides about 5 miles northwest of Kendallville. His mother, Mrs. M. G. Isbell; his brothers, James J. and Elijah P. Lash; his sister, Mrs. Lizzie Lester, all of Albion, a sister, Mrs. Jewell in Chicago; and his wife and 4 children are left. Albion New Era 2-17-1876
Lash Julia Elizabeth, 82, R. R. 2, Kendallville, died last Wednesday in McCray Hospital following an illness of one year. Born at Avilla June 19, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauhaus, she had lived her entire life in the area. In 1904 she was married in Noble County to Frank Henry Lash, who died in February 1957. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth F., Fort Myers, Fla., Forrest G., 519 E. Wayne St., Flawrence W., Lakeside, Ariz., and Francis J., R. R. 2, Kendallville; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Frank Bauhaus, both in California; and one sister, Mrs. Rose Westphal, also in California. Two sons, two daughters and five brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 6-6-1968 + 6-?-1968
Lash Kay L,57, of Kendallville, died June 3, 2012 in her residence. She was a graduate of Prairie Heights High School. She had worked at Arden and Bollhoff Rivnut, both in Kendallville. She was a member of Kendallville Moose Lodge 1301. She was born Aug. 28, 1954, in Kendallville to Jack and Sandra (Drerup) Spillner. On May 22, 2002, in Charlotte, N.C., she married Colin “Butch” Lash. Suviving are her husband; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Trent and Heidi Buhl of Fort Wayne and Adam and Tanya Buhl of Auburn; a daughter, Meredith Campbell of Albion; a stepdaughter; 10 grandchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert E. and Wendy Spillner of Kendallville and Chuck and Judy Spillner of Fairfield, Ohio; and a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jeff Allen of Big Long Lake. Memorial service Friday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial at a later date. ^ 6-6-2012
Lash Kenneth F, 92, died October 6, 2001 in Fort Myers, Fla. He founded K. Lash & Sons, Inc., a residential and commercial building company in Kendallville in 1948. He lived in Kendallville until 1965 when he moved to Florida. A lifelong member of the Moose, he was a member of the Elks and Eagles Lodges in Kendallville. He was born in Avilla to Frank and Julia Lash. His wife, Mable, survives in Fort Myers. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Sheila Gage of Albion and Lavinn Hyland of Kendallville; 3 sons, Kenneth W. and Gene of Kendallville, and Lee of Rome City; 2 stepchildren and 18 grandchildren. Five brothers, Cecil, Raymond, Flawrence, Forrest and Frances; and a sister, Agnes Schmuck, preceded him in death. No services. ~ 10-18-2001
Lash Kenneth William, 77, of Kendallville, died Feb. 12, 2008 at his home. He was born in Albion on April 9, 1930 to Kenneth W. and Gertrude (Schmuck) Lash. He married Ellen Jean Kline on Jan. 14, 1950 in Kendallville. He and his father started his construction business in 1948, and his company constructed more than 800 homes by 2006. He graduated as class president from Kendallville High School in 1948. He was a member of Kendallville Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Elks Lodge and served on the Kendallville Aviation Board of Directors. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Gertrude Arnold of Kendallville; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Beverly Lash, Steve and Tracey Lash, all of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Ford Frick of Avilla; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Phyllis Lash of Kendallville; and 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and Bill Gage of Albion and Lavinn and Don Hyland of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Lee, in 2005. Private family services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 2-13-2008
Lash Lawrence, 73, brother of Mrs. August Buchs of Avilla, died Tuesday of last week at his home in Los Angeles, Calif. Surviving in addition to the sister are his wife, Mary, one son and two daughters. Funeral in Los Angeles Friday. ~ 9-19-1963
Lash Lee W, 72, of Rome City, died Dec. 13, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. A self-employed electrician and a heating and air conditioning contractor, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge 1301, VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville and American Legion Post 381 in Rome City. He was born March 31, 1933 in Kendallville to Kenneth and Gertrude (Schmuck) Lash. He married Sandra Lung on July 30, 1983 in Rome City. Surviving are his wife; his mother; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Liz and Darwin Terry of Kimmell, Lou and Joe Letherman of Green River, Wyo., and Lisa Boller of Garrett; a stepson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Phyllis Lash and Kenneth and Ellen Lash of Kendallville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheila and William Gage of Albion and Lavinn and Donald Hyland of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-15-2005
Lash Leone, 73, Show Low, Ariz., died Wednesday in a San Jose, Calif. hospital as a result of injuries she sustained in a traffic accident Sunday morning in San Jose. A native of Ligonier, she was born March 17, 1915, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Eytcheson) Miller. In 1933 she married Raymond Lash. Surviving are four sons, Ray of San Jose, and Bob, Dick and Wayne, all of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Lola Kline of Kendallville; and nine grandchildren. Her husband, four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Monday in Show Low. + 4-13-1988
Lash Lisa R, 30, died Jan. 25, 2000 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 2, 1969 in Kendallville to Alvin and Betty Herendeen. On July 25, 1992 she married Tracey T. Lash. A 1987 graduate of West Noble High School, she attended Indiana University for 2 years. She was employed by Burnworth Zollars in Ligonier and was a member of American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary in Ligonier. Surviving are her mother and stepfather in Ligonier; 3 stepchildren; 2 sisters, Lori Preston of Kendallville and Christine Conrad of Ligonier. Her father preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1-25-2000
Lash Lois Leone, 77, of Queen Creek, Ariz., and formerly of Noble County, died July 26, 1996 in Arizona. She was born in Noble County on Dec. 3, 1918, a daughter of Gerald and Florence (Rimmel) Weimer. On July 20, 1935 in Avilla she married Flawrence Lash, who died Dec. 3, 1995. She worked with her husband in Lash’s Garage and Melody Dance Hall near Avilla before moving to Ariz. in 1959. Surviving are 3 daughters, Agnes Coker of South Milford, and Glova Adams and Shirley Lotfield of Ariz.; a son, Jerry of Ariz.; 2 adopted grandsons, Don and Rodney (Miles) Lash of Ariz.; one brother, Ivan; 3 sisters, Louise Carver and Madonna Showalter of Kendallville, and Mary Draper of Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral July 29 in Pinetop, Ariz. Burial, Show Low Cemetery. ~ 8-29-1996
Lash Loretta Bernice, 80, of Hamilton, died June 10, 2008 at DeKalb Hospital. She was employed by Essex in Kendallville and Ligonier for 27 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville and Women of the Moose Chapter 730. She was born July 14, 1927 in New Ulm, Minn. to George and Ida (Stuber) Suess. She married Carroll A. Lash on Feb. 26, 1949 in Temple, Texas. He died June 30, 1991. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Gloria of Fort Wayne; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Tom Stackhouse of Hamilton; 4 grandchildren, Lori Desormeaux, Brian and Joseph Lash and Jeremy Stackhouse; 3 great-grandchildren, Joshua Desormeaux and Audrey Lash; and a sister, Ordella Korte of El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services Saturday at Oberlin-Ford Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-12-2008
Lash Lottie, the 5-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lash, died early Monday of pneumonia. Funeral at Union Church yesterday. ~ 4-21-1898
Lash Loyd W, 73, a resident at the Veterans Home in Lafayette, died there Tuesday. Born Aug. 18, 1906, he was the son of Anthony A. and Carolyn (Buchs) Lash. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Two sisters, Mrs. Lance (Vera) Shaffer of the Drake Road, Kendallville, and Mrs. D. W. "Nick" (Grace) Fraze of Garrett survive. Funeral mass will be Thursday in the Veterans Home chapel in Lafayette. A military graveside service will be Thursday at Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1979
Lash Mabel Louise, 84, of Rantoul, Ill., died April 11 in her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1915 in Brimfield to James and Mabel Sampsel. On Oct. 10, 1935 in Avilla she married Forrest Lash. He died Dec. 26, 1980. She was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Thomas of Wolcottville; a daughter, Mary Bryant of Rantoul; a brother, Carl of Defiance, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters and one brother. Funeral in Rantoul. Graveside services in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avilla. ~ 4-22-1999
Lash Marjorie Wilma, 84, of Stafford, Va., died June 29, 2006. She was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Garrett to Chester Orrin Clark and Margaret Pauline Heinlen. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Al Garcia of Stafford and Diane and Bill LaVigne of Fort Wayne; a son, David of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a sister, Judith Morrill of Garrett; 8 grandchildren, Kathryn Callaway, Louis, Steven and Michael Garcia, Christine Rhine, Holli LaVigne, Rayonna and Jessica Lash; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Giles Albert Lash of Cottonwood, Ariz.; 3 sisters, Meredith Lawrence, Vivian Clark and Joyce Ruess; and a granddaughter, Diane Lambert. Private celebration of life later at the home. ^ 7-5-2006
Lash Mary A, 81, was born July 8, 1891 in Avilla to Gerhard H. and Mary Ann (Teders) Lemper and was married April 27, 1910, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church to Herman D. Lash. He preceded her in death in 1950. She was a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of St. Mary’s and the Farm Bureau. She died Sept. 9 in McCray Hospital. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Evers of Kentland, Mrs. Jack (Teresa) Parker of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Cecil (Phyllis) Heffner of Elkhart, Mary Jean David of Key Biscayne, Fla., Mrs. Robert (Joan) Debes of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Marti of Mattoon, Ill.; four sons, Harold of Kendallville, and Albert, Louis and John, all of Avilla; a sister, Mrs. Frances Traxler, and a brother, Ed Lemper, both of R. 2, Avilla; 36 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Four brothers, John, Henry, Carl and Bernard Lemper, preceded her in death. Funeral mass Sept. 12 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 9-14-1972 + 9-?-1972
Lash Maynard "Buss", 48, 211 Silver St., died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 26, 1924, the son of Joseph and Maude (Franks) Lash and was married in Kentucky March 26, 1949 to Una (Susie) Musser. He was a lifetime resident here and employed by Holabird Mfg Co. He was a veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict and was a member of VFW Post 2749. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Victor Chaney Jr., R. 1; a son, Colin Brian at home; a sister, Mrs. Maxine Taylor, Witmer Lake, Wolcottville; two brothers, Vernon, Boise, Idaho, and Carroll, N. State St.; and a grandson, Scott Allen Chaney. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1973
Lash Modesta L, 85, died April 21, 2006 at Wesley Healthcare in Auburn. She was born August 24, 1920 in Kendallville to Fred M. and Florence J. (Kuhn) Fought. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1938 and married Francis J. Lash on August 14, 1940. He died in February 1994. Survivors include 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Carolyn, and Larry "Butch" Lash, of Kendallville; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Jack Traxler of Avilla and Dora Mae and Norman Hartman and Wendy and Kellen Smith of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren, Lynn, James and Angie Lash, Barry Traxler, Kim Parrish, Jeri Thomas, Jan Griffis, Troy and Kevin Hartman, Jeni Cripe, Laura Schoup and Zack Smith; 13 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Aaron, Austin, Nicholas, Lauren Lash, Jeni Griffis, Mandi Smith, Chad Thomas, Kyle and Ryan Parrish, Hannah Hartman, Taylor and Rylee Cripe; a great-great-grandchild, Malori Smith; and 2 sisters, Betty Gerbeth of South Bend and Lucille Lung of LaGrange. She was co-owner of Lash Garage in Kendallville and a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Kendallville where services were held. Burial, St. Mary's Church, Avilla. ~ 5-4-2006
Lash Perry, 54, unmarried World War veteran who served overseas, ended his own life Friday by placing the muzzle of a 12-gauge shotgun in his mouth and pulling the trigger. Despondency over ill health is given as the motive. Surviving are three brothers and two sisters, Frank of Kendallville, Fred of South Milford, Roy of Umatilla, Ore., Mrs. Mary Franklin of Wolcottville, Mrs. Nat Borden of Warrington, Fla. Funeral Monday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home, Kendallville. + 10-?-1936
Lash Philip F, 64, 514 S. Oak St., died this morning in McCray Hospital after earlier suffering from a heart attack. He was born Nov. 4, 1906 in Conde, S. D., the son of Fred and Garnett (Percy) Lash, and was never married. He had resided here since 1928, moving from S.D., and was a 15-year employee of Kraft Foods. He was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges. Distant cousins are the only survivors. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1971
Lash Philip Peter was born in Bellville, Richland County, Ohio April 4, 1835 and died in Wayne Twp, June 13, aged 65 years 2 months and 9 days. On Aug. 14, 1859 he was married in Wayne Twp to Rhoda Hughes who survives. They had 5 sons and 4 daughters, 7 of whom survive. His mother still lives, a citizen of Tennessee, while Michigan and Tennessee each contain a sister. On Aug. 25, 1861 he enlisted in the 30th Regiment I.V.I. and Sept. 2 was mustered into the service. Four years measured the time limit of his service to his country. He spent most of his life in Noble County. He leaves a mother, wife, 7 children. His family were all at his bedside at his departure except his son, Fred, who is in Dakota, and his daughter, Martha, who is in Alabama. ^ 6-22-1900
Lash Rosalthe A (Hyde), 69y5m9d, was born in Rock Creek, Ashtabula County, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1844 and died at her home in Albion June 20, 1913. She had lived in Albion for over 2 score years. She came to Noble County with her parents and located near Kendallville in 1850. In the fall of 1855 the father died and the following spring the mother died, leaving her and a sister. In 1860 she married James L. Lash and they began housekeeping at Huberstan, Mich. Here they resided when the country’s call for volunteers, and Mr. Lash was one who heard and responded loyally to the call. She remained in Mich. for a year and then removed to Kendallville, where she remained until the war was over, when the husband returned home. In 1871 they moved to Albion where they continued to reside until her demise, with the exception of one year, which was spent in Virginia. She was the mother of 6 children, two of whom preceded her in death. The remaining four, Elizabeth Beard of Los Angles, Cal., Maude L. Flinn, of York Twp, Ruby Rendel of Mexico, Ind., William Cullen Lash of Orange, Cal., and 3 grandchildren, with the husband are left to mourn. She was a member of the M.E. Church. Obsequies at the home Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. * June 1913
Lash Sandra K, 69, of Wolcottville, died at her home June 23, 2011. She was born in Fort Wayne on Nov. 15, 1941 to Herman and Mildred (Isenbarger) Krock. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1959. She married Thomas Lash on Dec. 29, 1962 in Avilla. She worked for 10 years at Coachman Industries in Middlebury. Survivors include her husband; a son, Tracey and Melinda Lash of Avilla; a daughter, Leah and Jesse Rigsby of Hudson; 8 grandchildren, Kristina M Espoito, Kyle, Kacey, Bryan, and Michael, Larissa, and Trevor Rigsby; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Jim Krock of Avilla, Bill and Marylan Krock of Avilla and Bob and Bev Krock of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Lash, on March 19, 2003, and a sister, Betty Haynes. No service. ^ 6-25-2011
Lash Sarah, an aged Kendallville lady, died Monday. Her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at this place yesterday. ~ 4-6-1893
Lash Thomas P, 71, of Witmer Lake died March 25, 2013, at his home. He was a truck driver and had been employed at Quick Tanks in Kendallville for 15 years. He had also driven trucks for Dana Corp., Starcraft and Kopf Trucking in Goshen .He was born Dec. 20, 1941, in Kendallville to Forrest G. and Mable L. (Sampsel) Lash. He married Sandra Krock Dec, 29, 1962 in Avilla. She died June 23, 2011  .Surviving are a son, Tracey and Mindy Lash of Avilla; a daughter, Leah and Jesse Rigsby of Turkey Lake; a sister, Mary Bryant of Rantoul, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Bryan Lash on March 19, 2003. No funeral services or visitation are scheduled. ^ 3-28-2013
Lash Truman, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lash and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. S. Keck, was killed in a railroad accident at Elkhart. He was employed as a brakeman on the Lake Shore Railway and some way he missed his footing and fell, his legs going across the rail. The wheels of the locomotive passed over them, severing both above the knee. He died about 7. His father met death over a year ago beneath the wheels of a street car in Chicago. Funeral tomorrow at the Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-18-1910
Lash W A, one of Garfield County’s citizens, died at his home 4 miles west of this city June 23. He settled on his farm at the opening of the country but spent a good portion of his time in Nebraska where he was a railroad conductor. He was about 40 years old. A wife and 3 children, Arthur, Willo and Frank, an aged father and mother mourn. Funeral will be held from the Christian Church tomorrow. Burial, Waukomis Cemetery. Waukomis (Oklahoma Territory) World. Mr. Lash was a son of D. D. Lash and was raised here, his parents having resided in this city many years. ^ 7-7-1899
Lash William, 57, marshal of this city, died last evening of erysipelas. He had been marshal of Kendallville for several years past. Funeral Friday. ^ 12-23-1880
Lash William, 75, a former resident of the vicinity and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lash, died Sunday at his home in Indianapolis. His wife, three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Orrie Ihrie of Kendallville and Mrs. August Buchs of near Avilla; two brothers, Frank of Avilla, and Lawrence of Los Angeles, Calif. Services Wednesday in the Cathedral at Indianapolis ~ 6-12-1952
Lash William E, son of William and Ruth S. Lash, met death by accident in the city of Chicago Feb. 1, 1908. He was born in Kendallville, Jan. 9, 1867, hence at the time of his death he was 41 years and 22 days old. June 19, 1889 he married Laura Keck. They had two sons, William T., and Thurlow. He united with the Church of Christ in this city Feb. 13, 1897, and was a member of the B. H. and the K of P. The widow, two sons, and four sisters remain. + 2-1-1908 ^ 1-13-1908
Lasho Alice L, 89, died Tuesday in Palm Harbor, Fla., at the home of a son. She was born in Noble County Jan. 12, 1902 to Frank and Lillian (Owen) Strater. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are 3 sons, Robert of Omaha, Neb., Russell of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Richard of Pontiac, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, on April 24, 1982; and by 3 brothers and a sister. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1991
Lasho Clarence E "Peck", 74, of 208 Wedgewood Dr., died Sunday at his residence. Born in Noble County Sept. 30, 1904, he was the son of Eugene and Alma (Kimmel) Lasho. He married Beatrice Shippy who died in March 1954. On July 15, 1967 he married Leah Reade. He was a lifetime resident of Kendallville and a retired tool maker at No-Sag. He was a member of FOE No. 985. Survivors include his wife; a son, Clarence E. Jr. of Marion, Iowa; two stepsons, Richard Reade of Budd Lake, N.J., and Charles Reade of Kendallville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Albert (Charlotte) Truelove of Kendallville, and Mrs. Lanora Liberato of New Haven; two grandchildren. A daughter, stepson and brother preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1979
Lasho Eugene E, 65, native and lifelong resident of Noble County, died Friday at the Easthaven Hospital, Richmond, from a heart affliction. He was born Aug. 8, 1865 in Jefferson Twp, the son of William and Sarah Lasho. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Clarence and William, all of Kendallville. Private services were held Monday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1935
Lasho Frank, 82, of R. 3, died Saturday at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. Born in Noble County Jan. 24, 1900 to Wallace and Paulina (Kimmel) Lasho, he married Alice Strater March 4, 1922. She survives. A retired farmer, he had lived most of his life in Noble County. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Robert of Omaha, Neb., Russell of Churubusco, and Richard of Pontiac, Mich.; a sister, Edith Jollief of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Services at Hite Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-24-1982
Lasho Freda Augusta, 83, of R. 3, Kendallville, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Born in Kolaski, Mich., Feb. 27, 1896, she was the daughter of Julius and Dora (Hasselman) Pankop. On March 8, 1913 in Albion, she married William J. Lasho, who died June 29, 1957. She had resided in Kendallville since 1913 when she moved from Kolaski. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Lucille) Gienger, Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Matie) Herberger of Florida; four brothers, Walter, William and Ed, all of Kendallville, and Robert of LaGrange; and a granddaughter, Christine Gienger of Fayetteville, N.C. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Lasho Pauline M, daughter of Martin F. and Elizabeth Kimmel, was born in Jefferson Twp, Oct. 22, 1874 and died April 9, 1907, aged 32 years 5 months and 17 days. She married Wallace G. Lasho March 10, 1894. They had 4 children. She leaves her husband, parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 4 children. Funeral from the Union Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1907 ^ 4-18-1907
Lasho Wallace, 59, died Thursday at the home of his son, Frank, near Rome City. Born in Jefferson Twp on Sept. 8, 1871, the son of William and Sarah Lasho, he spent his entire life in that community. He married Paulina Kimmel March 9, 1894, who died 24 years ago. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Beatrice Becker of Jefferson Twp, Mrs. Leona Hill and Mrs. Edith Barker, Wayne Twp; and one son, Frank of Orange Twp; 8 grandchildren; one brother, Eugene of Kendallville; and an aunt, Mrs. A. B. Conlogue of Somerset, Pa. Funeral Sunday at Sweet Church. + 6-?-1931
Lassus Joseph L, 57, died Monday at the home of his sister. He was born May 5, 1935 in Kendallville to Edward and Helen (Lang) Lassus. He was a production worker for Colwell-General of Kendallville and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are a daughter, Dawn; and a sister, Mrs. Paul (Ann) Pfenning of Ligonier. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. + 1-4-1993