Loo Marinus Johnnes, 72, of De Vier Dorper, Beekbergen, Holland was born in Holland in 1899 and his wife died in 1968. He was a retired employee of KLM Airlines and had traveled extensively throughout the world as their representative. Survivors include a son, John of Enchanted Hills, Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. L. Bosma of Rossmoyne, Australia; and several grandchildren. He was cremated and his ashes spread by plane over his native homeland. + 11-?-1971
Loomis Harry M, 61, a native of Kendallville, died Wednesday in Elkhart Hospital as a result of burns sustained on Feb. 15. He suffered from paralysis about 9 years ago and it was while seated in a chair at his home that his clothing caught fire from a pipe which he had been smoking. In his condition he was powerless to extinguish the flames or to escape from the chair. John Clausen, an oil peddler, who came to deliver oil, arrived just in time to extinguish the flames and rescue Mr. Loomis. He was removed to the hospital where he remained until his death. M. H. Loomis of this city, a brother, visited him last Monday when it was learned his condition was critical and death was expected momentarily. He was a son of Samuel Mills and Angeline Loomis and was born in Kendallville on May 27, 1864. He left here in 1898, going to Elkhart. He worked as a drum maker at the C. G. Conn, Ltd., factory at one time and also gave instructions in drumming, being an expert with the snare drum. Since he was stricken nine years ago his principal source of income has been from drum instructions. During the Spanish-American War he was a drummer with the U. S. Marines and at one time was drummer on the battleship Massachusetts. + 3-7-1926
Loomis Henry, 80, of Noble Twp, died Tuesday of heart disease. He was the first white child born in Buffalo, N.Y. He had been a resident of this county since 1945. ^ 8-19-1880
Loomis Lucille Madge, 79, died Thursday in Ligonier Health Facility. She was born July 4, 1914 in Whiting to Harry and Leona Viola (Landis) Templeton. She married Monroe Loomis in Hammond on Aug. 9, 1947. She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Syracuse. Surviving are her husband; 2 sisters, Hazel Smith of Hammond and Dorothy Greer of Benton, Ky.; 4 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Weaver. Funeral Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-12-1994
Loomis Monroe C, 83, died Wednesday in Oak Leaf Village in Ligonier. He was born Sept. 9, 1915 in Oak Park, Ill., to Mason and Evarose (Kerth) Loomis. On Aug. 9, 1947 in Hammond he married Lucille Templeton. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and had worked as an assembler for Budd Co. in Gary. He had been a member of Grace Bible Church. Surviving are 4 grandchildren, David Wells, Deb Baxter, Lori and Sharon Caudill; 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Mary Weaver, and a brother, Roger. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-21-1998
Loomis S J M died Tuesday at Longcliffe, Logansport, where he was recently taken for treatment. He was past 70 years of age and had been in ill health for a long time. For 32 years he was a member of the choir of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Harry of Elkhart and Morton H. of this city. Funeral from the Presbyterian Church Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-28-1908
Loop Florence Ethel was born at Kendallville May 10, 1885, and died March 4 at Wesley Hospital, Chicago of typhoid fever. She was married to Charles R. Loop March 27, 1901. She was the oldest daughter of Rochale D. and Ellen Bly. She moved with her husband to Chicago last July. She leaves her husband, father, mother, one sister and five brothers. Funeral at the Christian Church, of which she was a member. ^ 3-20-1903
Loos Gertrude, 73, Fort Wayne, died in her home today. Born Aug. 2, 1906 in Wirges, Germany, a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, married Rudolph Loos in 1933 in Germany. She lived in the Rome City area for 30 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Frecker, Murphysboro, Ill., and Mrs. David (Dorothy) Loeffler, Fort Wayne; and one son, Clement John, Springwater, N.Y.; two sisters, Paula Schneider and Josefine Heibel of Germany; two brothers, Bernhard and Walter Heibel of Germany; and 8 grandsons. She was preceded in death by a son, Walter; one sister and one brother. Services Tuesday in St. Gaspar’s Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, St. Gaspar’s Cemetery. + 6-?-1980
Loos Lee Stanford "Stan", 53, of Sylvan Lake, died Thursday in his workshop. Born Aug. 7, 1931, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Gerry and Portia (Dotey) Loos. On Sept. 1, 1956 in Columbia City he married Carol Hancock. He was the owner of the Sylvan Lake Marina and was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church and Kendallville Elks Lodge. Surviving are one daughter, Sabra Ann of Rome City; one son, Lee (Stan) II of Rome City; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Greer of Satellite Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Services Sunday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. + 8-23-1984
Loos Rudolph, 72, Fort Wayne, died Saturday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born July 19, 1905 in Lemburg, Germany, he was the son of Franz and Maria (Hilf) Loos. He married Gertrude Heibel in Nov. 1933 in Germany. He had been a resident of Rome City 30 years. When he retired from Kraft Foods, Kendallville, he moved to Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Frecker, Murphysboro, Ill., and Mrs. David (Dorothy) Loeffler, Fort Wayne; one son, Clement of New York state; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Simon, Leinberg, Germany; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. + 5-?-1978
Loos Walter Raymond, 16, (b.8-21-1935 – d.2-2-1952) son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Loos residing ½ mile north of Rome City died Saturday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett. A former pupil at St. Jude’s School here, he was critically injured Friday night when he slipped and fell through a trap door while playing basketball with a number of companions in the hayloft of a barn at the sanitarium. He fell approximately 15 feet to a concrete floor, suffering a fractured skull. Funeral today in Kneipp Springs Sanitarium chapel. Burial, Kneipp Springs Cemetery. + 2-2-1952
Lopez Frank A, son of Martin and Beatrice (Rocha) Lopez, was stillborn Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Juan Martin; and grandparents, David and Margarita Pena of Ligonier and Marian Lopez of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Funeral today in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-12-1996
Lopez Olgie, 68, died May 2, 1992 in her Wawaka residence. She was born May 8, 1923 in Perkin, Okla, the daughter of James and Melissi (Kirkland) Burrow. On March 26, 1971 in Millersburg, she married Justino Lopez. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Darrell Jarvis of Enid, Okla., and Raul Cantu Jr. of Austin, Texas; 6 daughters, Beatrice Salazar of Bristol, Bertha Pena, Betty Lopez, Bonnie Olivarez and Barbara Cantu of Harlingen, Texas, and Bessie Beltran of Goshen; 27 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, J. D. Burrow of Bastrop, Texas, Donald Burrow of Tryon, Okla., Doyle and Paul Burrow of Enid, Okla.; and 4 sisters, Jessie Hopkins and Carlene Richard of Coyle, Okla., and Daphnee Pitcock and June Burrow of Oklahoma City. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-2-1992
Lopp Jeanne, 61, died unexpectedly Friday in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. She was born in Anderson on July 10, 1934 to Charles and Ruth (Dockter) Bucy. On June 6, 1954 in Anderson she married Ted Lopp. She was a member of the First Church of God. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Tony (Sherry Jo) Stopher of Sellersburg and Mrs. Dan (Janet Lynn) Harmon of New Salisbury; and 4 grandchildren, Joseph, Jonathon, Ruth Anne and David Stopher. Funeral today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-26-1996
Loranger Frederick’s illness terminated fatally on Saturday, and his remains were taken to Detroit for interment. He was 29 years of age, and the first person in this vicinity to die as a result of la grippe. ~ 1-30-1890
Lorman John was born May 24, 1807 in Bastidow, Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany. In 1839 he married Sophia Willert. He married Minnie Balze June 18, 1851. Came to this country in 1853. In May 1854 he came to Kendallville. In 1858 he united with the M. E. Church. He had 9 children in his first marriage, 4 of whom are dead; and in his second marriage there were 3 children who died in early childhood. He died Feb. 6, aged 86 years 8 months 13 days. He leaves the widow, 3 sons, 2 daughters and an adopted daughter; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral was in German and English at the German M. E. Church Feb. 9. ^ 2-16-1894
Lortie Adrian J, 69, of R. 1, Kimmell, Noble County farmer, died Feb. 16 in South Bend Osteopath Hospital. He was born in Allen County on November 30, 1914 to Francis and Bertha Leonard Lortie. He married Edith Smith on Oct. 3, 1940 in Monroeville. They moved to the Kimmell area 24 years ago. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion, its Holy Name Society, the Indiana Holstein Association and Noble County Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Carolyn) Nagle of Angola, Mrs. Patrick (Rita) Baker of Kendallville, and Angela Lortie of Albion; five sons, Robert of Ligonier, Carol of Kendallville, Max of Albion, Norman of Nappanee and William of Kimmell; two sisters, Mrs. John (Shirley) Kemp and Mary Kreger, both Churubusco; four brothers, John of New Haven, Earl of Birchwood, Wis., Dominic of Butler and Paul of Monroeville; 16 grandchildren. The service was Feb. 20 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 2-23-1984 + 2-16-1984
Lortie Dallas R, 57, R. 1, Churubusco, died Dec. 2 in the V A Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Faye, Churubusco; his stepmother, Laura Lortie, Rome City; a daughter, Annette Wellington, Arcola; six sons, Dallas "Dick" Jr., Jamie and Lee, all Churubusco, Tim of Columbia City, and Donald and Edward, both of Winnie, Texas; two sisters, Mary Kreger and Shirley Kemp, both Churubusco; and five brothers, Adrian, Kimmell, John, New Haven, Earl of Birchwood, Wis., Dominic of Butler and Paul of Monroeville. Services Friday in Krider-Workman Chapel, Churubusco. Burial, St. Louis Catholic Cemetery, New Haven. ~ 12-10-1981 + 12-2-1981
Lortie Edith Louise, 81, of Albion, died Oct. 18, 2001 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a member of Nu-Yorkers Home Economics Club. She was born Aug. 9, 1920 in Monroeville to Jay and Lida (O'Brien) Smith. On Oct. 3, 1940 in Monroeville she married Adrian Lortie. He died Feb. 16, 1984. Seven brothers, Earl, Edwin, Maurice, Lloyd, Clarence, Wilfred and Bill, are also deceased . Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Carolyn and Edward Nagle of Angola, Rita and Patrick Barker of Kendallville and Angela Lortie of Albion; 5 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Janet and Carl and Connie Lortie of Ligonier, Max and Fran Lortie of Cromwell, Norman and Ronda Lortie of Kimmell and William and Dawn Lortie of Albion; a sister, Eleanor Lunz of Yoder; 25 grandchildren and 4 great-granddaughters. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-19-2001
Lothamer Ashley Renee, 5 weeks, died Monday at McCray Hospital. She was born May 18 in Kendallville to Christopher and Angela (Patrick) Lothamer of R. 2, Kendallville. Surviving are her parents; grandparents, Jeanette Kassee of R. 2, LaGrange, and Paul and Shirley Lothamer of R. 2, Kendallville. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 6-26-1989
Lothamer Beverly J, 78, died Oct. 26, 2009 at her Rome City home. She worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne and at Eaton Corp. in Kendallville. She was born in Rochester, Ind. on May 19, 1931 to Oscar and Beulah (Moore) Smith. She married Edward Lothamer on May 25, 1946. He died May 19, 2000. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla. Surviving are children, Paul and Mark Lothamer of Fort Wayne, Cheryl Marshall of Kendallville, Deborah Estrada of Kimmell, Marilyn Franks of Rome City, Brenda LaMarr of Bluffton, and Sharon Montoya of Kendallville; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marsha (George) Harvey of Auburn and Dorothy (LaVern) Harness of Tri Lakes, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren and a granddaughter. Funeral Friday at St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 10-28-2009
Lothamer Charles A, 49, Albion, died Sunday in St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne from injuries received in a Dec. 15, 1987 accident. His wife, Nancy K., died Dec. 15 in the accident one mile north of LaOtto on SR 3. An Allen County native, he moved to Albion four years ago. He was a welder for Bentz Metal products. Surviving are his mother, Anna (Lucas) Lothamer; two daughters, Julie Turner and Shelly Lothamer, Albion; two sisters, Rose Mary Grist of New Haven and Geraldine Bailey of Palatine, Ill.; six brothers, Cletus of St. Petersburg, Fla., Lawrence of LaGrange, Don of LaOtto, Ed of Wolcottville, and Herb and Jim of New Haven; and two grandchildren. His father, Cletus, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 1-19-1988 + 1-10-1988
Lothamer Edward A "Big Ed", 76, Wolcottville, died May 19, 2000 at his home. He was born July 22, 1923 in Fort Wayne to Cletus E. and Anna Marie (Lucas) Lothamer. He married Beverly Jane Smith on May 25, 1946 in Fort Wayne. She survives. He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the American Legion and VFW. He moved to the Noble County area in 1963 and retired from General Electic in Fort Wayne in 1981 after working there as a welder for 38 years. Also surviving are 5 daughters, Cheryl Marshall and Sharon Montoya of Kendallville, Deborah Coy of Kimmell, Marilyn Franks of Rome City and Brenda LaMarr of Wolcottville; 2 sons, Paul of Hudson and Mark of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Rosemary Grist of Dallas Lake and Geraldine Bailey of Crystal Lake, Ill.; 5 brothers, Cletus of Tampa, Fla., Donald of LaOtto, Lawrence of LaGrange, and Herbert and James of New Haven; 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Paul, Bob and Chuck; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla with military graveside services by American Legion Post 240 of Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Avilla. ~ 6-1-2000
Lothamer John Andrew, 41, of Howe, died Feb. 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Kendallville on Sept. 16, 1966 to Paul and Shirley (McCoy) Lothamer. Surviving are his father of Columbia City; 3 brothers and a sister-in-law, Paul and Misty Lothamer and Ray Lothamer of Columbia City and Christopher Lothamer of Kimmell; a sister and brother-in-law, Tonya and Lake Poage of Columbia City; his grandmothers, Beverly Lothamer of Fort Wayne and Ruby McCoy of Avilla; His ex-wife, Annette Maples of Connersville. He was preceded in death by his mother on July 28, 1997, his grandfathers, Edward Lothamer in 1999 and Raymond McCoy. No services. ~ 2-21-2008
Lothamer Nancy K, 44, of Albion, died in an Ind. 3 traffic accident Tuesday near LaOtto. Born in Huntington on June 23, 1943, she lived most of her adult life in Albion. She was a tester for Magnavox Corp. electronics division, Fort Wayne. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Walter (Marjorie) Denton of Huntington; her husband, Charles A.; two daughters, Julie A. Turner and Shelly Lothamer of Albion; three brothers, Jim of New Haven, Larry of Xenia, Ohio, and Dave of Huntington; two sisters, Dorothy Sparks of Huntington, and Peg of Fla.; and two grandchildren. Funeral Friday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 12-15-1987
Lothamer Shirley Ann, 50, died July 28 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville April 30, 1947. Her parents were Raymond J. and Ruby (Gibson) McCoy. On Nov. 27, 1965 in Ege she married Paul A. Lothamer. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Surviving are her husband; her mother in Avilla; a daughter, Tonya Poage of Kendallville; 4 sons, John of Paulding, Ohio, Paul of Wolcottville, Ray of Kendallville and Chris of Lansing, Mich.; a sister, Nancy Nevil of Albion; 2 brothers, Larry McCoy of Butler and Tony McCoy of Churubusco; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla, Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 8-7-1997
Lott George W, 78, (b. 1-14-1869) died at the Luckey Hospital May 7, 1947 of coronary occlusion. Surviving are the wife, Jessie; a son, Marshall of Elkhart; two daughters, Mrs. DeWitt Burnheimer of Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Charles Waltman of Goshen; two grandchildren; and a brother, Ed of Columbia City. Services Saturday at the late home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1947
Lott Jessie, 75, of Wolf Lake, died Saturday following a heart attack at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Waltman, with whom she was visiting. The widow of George W. Lott, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. DeWitt Burnheimer near Wolf Lake; a son, Marshall, Elkhart; 4 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lem Godsell, Pasco, Wash. Funeral Tuesday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1950
Lough Anna J, 81, died June 20, 2003 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born Dec. 14, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Nathan C. and Mary P. (Kaehler) Sollenberger. She married John M. Lough on Nov. 29, 1946 in Dayton. He died in 1973. She had been a teacher's assistant at Ligonier Elementary School and had prior worked for Kidd & Co. and Richard's Music. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Dixie Lough of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Don Burnworth of Kimmell and Christine and Kermit Leamon of Goshen; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Barb Sollenberger of Xenia, Ohio; one sister, Helen Kelly of Dayton; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 6-21-2003
Lough Donna Louise, 80, died Oct. 5, 1991. She was born in Chicago Aug. 22, 1911, the daughter of Newton and Adelade (Mickum) Frazier. She and her husband owned and operated Lough's Restaurant in Rome City for 43 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary in Rome City. She married James Lough in Chicago on Jan. 12, 1937. He died Feb. 14, 1988. Surviving are a daughter, Judy Barkdull of Graysville, Tenn.; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Monday in Orange Cemetery. + 10-9-1991
Lough James, 81, of R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday in VA Hospital, Marion. Born in Gassaway, W. Va., Aug. 22, 1906, he was the son of Amos and Rose (Williams) Lough. On Jan. 12, 1937 in Chicago he married Donna Frazier. He had moved from Chicago to Rome City in 1945 and 1945-1980 owned Lough’s Restaurant. He was a WW II veteran, a member of Rome City United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 110, Rome City, 40 & 8 No. 642, VFW Post 2749, Kendallville, Disabled Veterans and VFW. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Judy Schrock, Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Florence Shower, Pa.; a brother, Cecil, W. Va.; and 4 grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday in Orange Cemetery. + 2-14-1988
Lough John M "Jack", 54, 415 W. Union St., died of cancer today at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 19, 1918 to Coy and Martha (Pollock) Lough. A lifetime resident of the Ligonier area, he was married in Dayton, O., to Anna Sollenberger. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Martha Ettinger; his wife; a brother, James, Berea, O.; a sister, Mrs. Marilyn Pattinson, Boca Raton, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Steve Foster, Ligonier, and Mrs. Kermit Leamon, Goshen; one son, Michael, Ligonier; and four grandchildren. A veteran of WW II, he was a salesman for Carriage, Inc., Millersburg. He was a member of the 1936 basketball team the Ligonier Red Raiders that won three sectionals in a row. Funeral Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Love Daniel S died Sept. 14, 1891 in Noble County. He was born in Vermont on Sept. 17, 1818. He appeared in Noble County in the neighborhood known as the Tamarack in 1845 accompanied by a man named William Newton, both having just returned to an eastern port from a whaling voyage of 3 years. He first bought a tract of land in Orange Twp, soon sold it and went to Augusta in York Twp where he engaged in teaching for several winters. In 1854 he was elected county treasurer and continued in that office until 1859 when he was elected county auditor, which office he held until 1863. In 1856 he married Aurelia Andrews, a teacher. She survives him with 3 children, Alba (Mrs. Phillips), Forest A. of Des Moines, Iowa and Lillie in Iowa. Funeral at the Lutheran Church Sept. 15. Burial, Wright Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 9-23-1891
Loveall A Viola, 70, died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Helen Rogers, on the Drake Road near Kendallville, from cancer. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Truelove and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Twp. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Surviving besides Mrs. Rogers are two other daughters, Mrs. Marie Treesh, Kendallville, Mrs. Virginia Moore, R. 3, Kendallville; a stepson, Wilbur Loveall, Avilla; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral at Clark Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 8-19-1954
Loveall Brenton M, son of William and Marietta Loveall, born June 22, 1876, died Thursday, March 7, 1929 at his home in Jefferson Twp, aged 52 years, eight months and 15 days. He made his home within a mile of where he died for the entire span of his life. In his boyhood days he attended Hill School, and from time to time was called from school to labor in the fields. At an early age he joined the Summit Church and has never relinquished his membership. For a number of years he has been a member of the North Star Odd Fellows Lodge at Albion. He leaves his wife, one son, Wilbur of Allen Twp and two small daughters, Virginia and Helen, at home; and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Melvin Treesh; also two sisters, Minnie Whan and Hattie Young; and one brother, Joe. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Sunday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery ~ 3-14-1929 + 3-?-1929
Loveall Joseph, 64, who moved from Jefferson Twp to Albion about 4 years ago, died Saturday, May 23, 1942, at Lakeside Hospital in Kendallville after suffering a diabetic coma May 15. He was born in Jefferson Twp on March 19, 1878, where he grew to manhood and was actively engaged in farming for many years. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Ott and Mrs. Melvin Rea of Albion; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Whan of LaOtto, and Mrs. Hattie Young of Avilla. Funeral Monday at Rehoboth Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-?-1942 Albion New Era 6-10-1942
Loveall Letha Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Loveall, died April 28, 1931. She was born May 7, 1912 in Jefferson Twp. She leaves her parents and two sisters, Ocie Fay and Ruth Opal. Funeral Wednesday at Rehoboth. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 4-?-1931
Loveall Lydia C, 83, a lifelong resident of this community, died at McCray Hospital Nov. 10, 1965. She was born March 19, 1882 in Churubusco, the daughter of John and Barbara Boggs. She was married to the late Joseph Loveall on Nov. 11, 1902 in Albion. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Melvin Rea of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Harold Ott of Miami, Fla.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. Funeral at St. Mark’s Church Nov. 13, 1965. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-?-1965
Loveall William, son of Evins and Harriet Loveall, was born near Maysville, Ind. Feb. 5, 1847, and died Jan. 21, 1917 at the home of his son Joseph at the age of 69 years 11 months and 16 days. His mother died when he was 5 and his father when he was 14. Two brothers and one sister have also died. When he was about 18 he came to this county. He volunteered to serve his country as a substitute for another man and was in the service the last ninety days. In 1866 he purchased the place in Jefferson Twp now known as the William Loveall farm. On May 4, 1867 he married Marietta Price of Findlay, Ohio. She died June 12, 1906. There were 4 children: Mrs. Minnie Lyon-Whan of Swan Twp, Brenton M. and Joseph F. of Jefferson Twp, and Mrs. Hattie C. Young of Swan Twp. Four grandchildren survive. Funeral at the Union Church Wednesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~1-31-1917
Loveless Arthur R, 74, a longtime teacher and former principal of Cromwell High School, died Monday in Whitley County Hospital of cancer. He was born Aug. 9, 1894 in Pike County, Ind., the son of Enos and Mahala (Johnson) Loveless. He was married Aug. 23, 1921 in Petersburg, Ind. to Marie Wilson. He came to Cromwell in 1922 and has resided here since that time. Surviving are his wife; two sons, John, Cromwell, and Jack, Leonia, N.J.; one daughter, Miss Barbara Ann, Albuquerque, N.M.; 8 grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Baldwin and Mrs. Nora Baldwin, both of Petersburg. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell Masonic Lodge, Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club, American Legion, and a veteran of WW I, serving in France. Services Thursday in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1969 (d. 6-23-1969)
Loveless John L, 76, formerly of Cromwell, died Aug. 15, 2002 at his Sebring, Fla. home. A retired dairy farmer, he served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Sebring. He was born Nov. 28, 1925 in Cromwell to Arthur and Marie (Wilson) Loveless. He married Norma Jean Stahly Aug. 22, 1948 in Wawaka. They were named Mr. and Mrs. Noble County in 1973. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael of Newbury, S.C. and Mark and Gail of Cromwell; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Rick Rost of Fishers, Rose and Matt Rickey of Big Long Lake and Ruth and John Santoro of Chicago; a brother, Jack of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Barbara Loveless of Albuquerque, N.M. and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a brother, Richard. Memorial service Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 8-19-2002
Loveless Marie W, 90, died Saturday in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born Aug. 1, 1901 in Pike County, the daughter of Ernest and Tina (Rapp) Wilson. On Aug. 3, 1921 in Petersburg, she married Arthur Loveless. He died in 1969. She was a member of Cromwell Calvary Lutheran Church and Sparta Twp Homemakers Club. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara of Albuquerque; 2 sons, Jack of Leonia, N.J., and John of Cromwell; a brother, Wilford Wilson of Cromwell; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-5-1991
Loveless Richard Allen, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Loveless, died Wednesday from injuries suffered when he and his brother were riding across a field with their father when the tractor struck a bump and he was thrown to the ground. He died of a skull fracture. Surviving are the parents; the brother, Michael 4; a sister Margaret Ann at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Loveless of Cromwell and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stahly of Ligonier. Funeral Friday in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1953
Lovell Michele J, 27, Kendallville, died Sunday in DeKalb Hospital of injuries she received in a car-truck accident on fog-shrouded Ind. 8 west of Auburn Nov. 15. She was the driver of an eastbound car which rammed a Gladieux Refinery truck driven by Ernest Baublitz, Fort Wayne, who was not injured. He was turning from Ind. 8 onto the I-69 southbound ramp when his truck was struck by her auto. She was born May 16, 1944 in Dayton, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy Cole. She is survived by the parents; two children, Lori and Toby; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathy Merriman, Huntsville, Ala., and Miss Tracy, Kendallville. A member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Auburn, she was employed by Indiana Bell Telephone Co., Auburn. Funeral Tuesday in St. Mark’s Church. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 11-?-1971
Lovely Charles "Eddie", 14, South Milford, and Kevin J. Martin, 14, Huntertown, teenage cousins, were killed in a one-vehicle accident Sunday about 5 miles northwest of Kendallville on the Angling Road. Charles was born Jan. 6, 1964 in Kendallville to Alex and Betty (Combs) Lovely. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include a stepfather, Bill Martin, South Milford, a brother, George; a half-brother, Kelly Martin at home; grandmothers, Mrs. Iolet Lovely, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Cassie Combs, LaGrange. Kevin was born May 21, 1964 in Kendallville to Danny and Jayne (Sparkman) Martin. They moved from Kendallville to Huntertown 7 years ago. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Scott at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Martin, Estell, Ky., and Kermit Sparkman, Kendallville. Double funeral services Tuesday in Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. + 11-2-1978
Lovely Vernon, 4 ½ month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lovely, Rome City, died Sunday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in McCray Hospital July 26, 1973 and is survived by his parents; one sister, Angela Rene; and one brother, William Alex; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lacey Sparkman, Elmrock, Ky., Mrs. Iolet Lovely, Wolcottville, and Virgil Lovely, Hindman, Ky. Funeral at Community Baptist Church Tuesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-?-1973
Lovely William "Bill", 62, 105 Adams St., died Thursday at his residence. He was born in Garrett, Ky., Aug. 12, 1925, the son of Harrison and Elvalee (Bailey) Lovely. He married Norma Shepherd in Pikesville, Ky. in 1956. He moved from Kendallville to Avilla 20 years ago and was a retired employee of Cooper Industrial Corporation, Auburn. He is a member of Gospel Lighthouse in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Zaundra S. Cobbs of Corunna, Linda L. Wicker, Beaver, Ohio, and Kaye Combs of Kendallville; three sons, Timothy R., South Milford, Wade J., Kendallville, and Duane J., Big Long Lake; four sisters, Sarah Wireman of Virgie Jones, Ky., Dollie Howard and Mabel Lovely, both Indiana, and Mabel Lovely, Kenton, Ohio; four brothers, Virgil, Carrie, Ky., Richard of Indiana, Floyd of Tennessee, and Clayton of Rensselaer; and 14 grandchildren. Services were at Salt Lick Pentecostal Church, Hueysville, Ky. Burial, Shepherd Cemetery, Hueysville. ~ 6-7-1988 + 5-26-1988
Lovett - Newton Lovett’s youngest child died Monday. Buried on Tuesday. ^ 7-28-1881
Lovett Anna E, 79, widow of George R. Lovett, died at her home in Kendallville Oct. 9. Following the death of her husband in 1930 she moved to Kendallville and has resided there since. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Opal Deane of Marion, Miss Mable of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Belle Danner of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1940
Lovett Bird, wife of William Lovett, 125 Burnam St., died this afternoon shortly following a delicate surgical operation last Sunday. She was about 34 years of age and was the daughter of George Maybee, now residing in Dakota. She is survived by her husband, her father, one sister, Mrs. Willard Isbell. + 1-26-1909
Lovett Dola Mae, 89, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Born in DeKalb County Sept. 27, 1894, she was the daughter of William and Jane (Hovarter) Deetz. On Sept. 18, 1918 in Auburn she married Lester Lovett, who died Jan. 12, 1972. She helped her husband with the farm and was a member of Helmer United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Emmett of R. 1, Kendallville; three grandchildren, William and Julie Lovett of R. 1, Kendallville; and Mrs. Henry (Sandra) Shull of R. 3, Kendallville; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-3-1983
Lovett Harman, 65, a farmer residing one and one-half miles west of South Milford, committed suicide by shooting himself with a shot gun last Wednesday . His head was almost torn in pieces. He went into the yard, placed the end of the gun barrel into his mouth and pulled the trigger. The family were in the house and Amos Fulk, a son-in-law, was the first to reach the dead man’s side. Brooding over poor health is supposed to have prompted this action. A wife and two daughters, Mrs. Amos Fulk and Mrs. John Baughman, survive. ~ 5-8-1912
Lovett Lester C, 77, R. 1, died today in McCray Hospital. A Noble County native, he was born April 3, 1894 to George W. and Nettie (Grose) Lovett and was married Sept. 19, 1918 in Auburn to Dola Deetz. He lived his entire lifetime in Noble County. He is survived by the widow; one son, Emmett, R. 1; a brother, Jesse, McLish Lake, Hudson; and three grandchildren, William, Sandra and Julie Lovett. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1972
Lovett Lillie May, 90, a resident of the Kendallville community since 1912, died this morning in the National Nursing Home in LaGrange. Born Jan. 21, 1881 in Wolcottville, she was the daughter of Cyrus and Catherine Axel Raber and was married Dec. 25, 1912 in Wolcottville to David William Lovett. He died in 1958. A sister, Mrs. Pearl Volberding, Watseka, Ill., and a niece, Mrs. Bahmilla Scranton, Grandview, Ill., are the only survivors. She was a member of the Christian Church in Kendallville. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary in Kendallville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 12-?-1971
Lovett Mabel was buried in Lake View Cemetery. Funeral was Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 5-?-1974
Loving Harold J, 84, of Avilla, died Sept. 1 in Sacred Heart Home. He was born Oct. 30, 1910, in Chicago to George and Ethel (Brayman) Loving. On Nov. 28, 1934 , in Gobles, Mich. he married Martha Cummins. He was a former mail carrier, having retired in 1975. He graduated from Oak Park High School in 1928 and attended Wheaton College and Moody Bible Institute. He lived in Noble County since 1985, having moved from South Haven, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a son, Donald of Tiffin, Ohio; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One daughter and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral in Orr Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 9-14-1995
Loving Martha A, 91, of Kendallville, died May 1, 2008 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was a sales clerk for Inman's Jewelry Store in South Haven, Mich., retiring in 1975. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville. She was born in South Haven, Mich. on Aug. 16, 1916 to Edson L. and Laura E. (Ridley) Cummins. She married Harold Loving on Nov. 28, 1934 in Gobles, Mich. He died Sept. 1, 1995. Surviving are a son, Donald and Rosalie Loving of Tiffin, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Rachel Myers of Albion, Janet and Scott Rachley of Delta, Ohio, and Amy Loving of Macomb, Ill.; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Jacob in 1989; a brother, Cecil Cummins; and 4 sisters, Helen Roe, Eva Heinzman, Florence Cummins and Elsie Kellogg. Private graveside services at Sweet Cemetery. ^ 5-2-2008
Low Elizabeth Ann (Hendrix), wife of Nicholas Low, died March 1, 1899, aged 74 years, 5 months and 18 days, at her residence on the Hawpatch. She was born Sept. 11, 1814 at New Market, Baltimore County, Md. She was married there Aug. 13, 1835 to Nicholas Low. They soon after came to LaGrange County, Ind., and settled in Clearspring Twp, where for 52 years they resided. They had nine children, four of whom survive. Funeral from Beulah Church. + 3-1-1889
Lowder Terry Wayne, 8, son of Thurman L. and Sue Wallen Lowder, R. 2, died Friday in McCray Hospital. He was born April 19, 1962 in Kendallville and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are the parents; two brothers, Timothy Wayde 9, and Kevin Lowell 5, both at home; and the grandmothers, Mrs. Radia Lowder, Kendallville, and Mrs. Ellen Wallen, R. 2, Albion. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Lowder Thurman Lowell, 56, died Feb. 8, 1995 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from complications of a heart attack. He was born June 23, 1938 in Garrett, Ky. to Harry B. and Radia Maurine (Bailey) Lowder. On Dec. 24, 1958 in Brimfield he married Sue Wallen. A 43-year resident of Kendallville, he had worked as a repairman for Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne for 17 years. He was a member of Elks and Moose lodges of Kendallville and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kathy Lowder of Avilla; a son, Kevin of Indianapolis; 2 brothers, Harold of Fort Wayne and Elmer of Kendallville; and a grandchild, Nick Lowder. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry in 1970; and a brother, Marvin. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-9-1995
Lowe Grant E, 67, died Tuesday in Kendallville of a heart attack. He had resided for four years at Johnson’s Mobile Home Park. Born in Wellston, Mich. on Oct. 24, 1913, he was the son of Charles L. and Anna Lowe. In 1941 he married Margaret Been. He was an Army veteran of WW II and retired in 1978 from Coca Cola Bottling Co. Surviving are two daughters, Gail A. Kem of Muncie and Lori N. Kem of Union City; and a son, Jere L. Lowe of Cleveland; 5 brothers; one sister; and four grandchildren. + 10-20-1981
Lower - a 5-months old child of Jacob Lower died at the residence of Fredrick Schwab Friday. Funeral was at the above residence Sunday. Burial, Lower Cemetery. ^ 2-25-1887
Lower Alton "Bob", 69, (b. 5-28-1888) a lifelong resident of the Wawaka community, died Oct. 4, 1957 at his home of a coronary occlusion. For many years he was an employee in the Soil Conservation Dept. office in Albion. He was a member of the M. E. Church in Wawaka and of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Surviving are the widow, Margaretta; three sons, Olin and Dick of Wawaka, and Robert of Shipshewana; 3 daughters, Mrs. Roberta Dombrowski of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Nellie Goings of Rome City, and Mrs. Marianne Woolsey of Bluffton; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Rose of Ligonier, Mrs. Nonia Nichols of Medford, Okla.; and one brother, Dan of Ligonier. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1957
Lower Bernard "Pete", 78, R. 3, Wolcottville, died Nov. 22 at his residence. He was born Jan. 31, 1907 in LaGrange County, the son of Ervin and Maude (Spidel) Lower. He married Edith Harper Aug. 16, 1938 in LaGrange. He was a retired farmer and former school bus driver for the Prairie Heights School Corporation. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Carol Strayer, Richmond, Va., and Beverly McClure of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mildred Hall, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla; a niece, Jean Deal of Hebron; and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday. Burial Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. ~ 12-5-1985
Lower Beverly May, 76, died Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was a resident of Blue Ridge Trailer Court, Churubusco. She was born April 16, 1913 in DeKalb County to James Clyde and Julia Eva (Kannel) Gaff. On April 11, 1936 she married Garman Lower in LaGrange. He died July 19, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Rosemary) Aromen of Angola, and Mrs. Robert (Doris) Conwell of Churubusco; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 8-25-1989
Lower David was born in Penn. Sept. 12, 1819; died at his home in South Milford Oct. 24, aged 86 years 1 month 11 days. He moved with his father from the place of his birth to Tuscarawas County, Ohio in 1822. In 1843 he married Anna Maria Showalter and they had 6 children, Ephraim, John, Isaac, Hanna, Conrad and William. His first wife died in 1856 in Ohio. He moved to Indiana in 1857 and located in LaGrange County. In 1857 he married Catherine Menely, who died May 9, 1884. In 1885 he married Anna Bitner. He was a member of the Church of God for 60 years or more. He leaves one son, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a poor boy but by hard labor and honest toil was successful in accumulating quite a fortune. ^ 11-17-1905
Lower Edith E, 73, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Thursday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Villa Grove, Ill., June 14, 1912 to William and Nora (Kitchen) Harper. On Aug. 16, 1938 in LaGrange she married Bernard "Pete" Lower, who died Nov. 22, 1985. She moved to Wolcottville from East Chicago 40 years ago. She was a registered nurse and retired from McCray Hospital and had worked part-time for Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a member of the South Milford Church of Christ and Wolcottville OES. Four sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Carol Strayer of Richmond, Va., and Beverly McClure of Fort Wayne; and two grandchildren. Services Monday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 12-5-1985
Lower Edward, 80, died at his home in Indian River, May 19, 1925. The obsequies were held at the residence May 20. Coming to Indian River 19 years ago for the benefit of his health, his years spent at Indian River were a pleasure to him. He was a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, coming to Noble County with his parents, where he grew to manhood on a farm. He married Mary E. Moree in 1873, both living in the same neighborhood. In 52 years of married life the longest they had been apart at one time was 6 days. He leaves the widow, one sister and three brothers of Indiana. His remains were taken to Kendallville and buried at Lake View Cemetery. Services were held at the chapel. (Cheboygan Democrat) ~ 6-11-1925
Lower Eleanor, wife of D. A. Lower, was killed last Thursday when the car in which she was riding with her husband was struck by a freight train at the Breyer Ice Cream Co. crossing in Kendallville. She was born near Topeka but had practically always resided near Wawaka. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Enid and Marguerite; and three sons, Merle of Kendallville, Gerry of South Bend, and Ford, a lieutenant in the U. S. Aviation Corps stationed at Long Island, N.Y. Funeral Sunday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 2-?-1929
Lower Forrest E, 77, of R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday at a residence in Wolcottville. He was born Dec. 14, 1907, the son of Harley and Blanche (Trittipo) Lower. On Jan. 27, 1930 in LaGrange he married Irene Mallon who died April 1, 1983. He was a retired farmer and employee of Wolcottville Gravel Co. Surviving are two sons, William of Tenafly, N.J., and Thomas of Wolcottville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 7-14-1985
Lower Garman, 73, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was retired, having been a farmer in Pleasant Twp, Steuben County. For the past 3 years he had lived in rural Churubusco. He was born Aug. 20, 1914 in Butler to Jesse and Clara Lower. On April 11, 1936 he married Beverly M. Gaff in LaGrange. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Rosemary Aronen, Angola, and Doris Conwell, Churubusco; five sisters, Jessie Albright, Waterloo, and Venus Green, Eldora Lower, Dorothy Shortridge and Albert Koehl, all of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren, Richard, Ronald, Donald and Paul Aronen, and Roberta, Scott and Carey Joe Conwell; and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 7-19-1988
Lower Helen Roberta, former Wawaka resident, died (d. 6-29-1979) at her home in Sacramento, Calif. Friday. Born April 27, 1920 in Wawaka, she was the daughter of Alton and Margaretta (Randolph) Lower. She moved from Wawaka to Calif. in 1944 and was a retired Calif. state employee. She was a member of the Sacramento Presbyterian Church. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Donald (Nellie) Goings of Rome City, and Mrs. James (Marianne) Woolsey of New Carlisle; three brothers, Olin of Cromwell, Robert of Greenwood, and Dick of Rushville. Funeral Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1979
Lower John was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1844, and moved to Indiana with his parents when he was about 14 years of age. He has made LaGrange County his home all the years since he came here. He was married to Rebecca Martin at the home of her father April 11, 1866. They had three sons, one of whom died in infancy. David and William, with their mother, live. The father and brother are deceased. He enlisted at the age of 17 and spent four years of his minority in putting down the rebellion of 1861. He first enlisted on Nov. 21, 1861 in Co. D. 44, Ind. Vol. Infantry as private, was mustered out the 31st day of Dec. 1863 at Chattanooga, Tenn. by reason of reenlisting as veteran volunteer; reenlisted Jan. 1, 1864 and was discharged with the rank of sergeant Sept. 14, 1865 at Nashville, Tenn. He has lived in Milford Twp most all his life and was a member of Ed Temple Post G.A.R. until it was disbanded. He was also a member of the Masonic order of the Odd Fellows of the Knights of Pythias. He died at the age of 54 years, two months and twenty days. + No date
Lower John A, 30, died Dec. 23 at his residence. He was born Aug. 31, 1949 in Noble County, a son of Robert and Madonna (McMillan) Lower. He graduated from Wawaka High School and was a member of United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 252 in Greenwood. Survivors include his parents; a daughter, Linda C., Syracuse; a sister, Judy Molter, Georgiatown, Colo. Private services Dec. 26 at Vandivier & Parsley Funeral Home in Franklin, Ind. Burial, Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenwood, Ind. + 12-23-1980
Lower John A, 89, pioneer resident, died Saturday from a stroke of apoplexy. His wife, Mary Ann Pollock Lower, died six years ago. He had resided on his farm northeast of Wawaka since 1877. Surviving are two sons, Alton and Dan of Wawaka; and two daughters, Mrs. B. A. Rose of Ligonier, and Mrs. E. C. Nichols of Medford, Okla.; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Cosperville Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-?-1942
Lower Joseph W, 75, of R. 1, LaGrange, died Thursday in Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born Feb. 15, 1911 in Noble County, the son of Steven and Mattie Lower. On April 25, 1934 in LaGrange, he married Emma Rowlison. He retired from Multiplex in LaGrange in 1980 and was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church and the Odd Fellow Lodge in Kendallville. Surviving are a son-in-law, Francis Losinski of Sturgis, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Elizabeth) Smith of Walkerton, Mary Shew of Angola, and Kathryn Thompson of Pleasant Lake; a stepbrother, Paul Johnson of Stroh; and five grandchildren. His daughter, Sharon Losinski, died Dec. 31, 1980. Services Monday in Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, East Springfield Cemetery. + 8-7-1986
Lower Kevin J, 21, a native of Wawaka, died Friday in his R. 1, Rushville home. He had been ill since birth with a heart condition. He was born Dec. 31, 1952 to Dick and Carolyn (Gappinger) Lower. He lived in Wawaka until the family moved to Rushville 11 years ago. He was a 1971 graduate of Rushville High School and a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church. Surviving are the parents; three brothers, Randy, Rushville, Greg, Greensburg, and Tim at home; two sisters, Tresa and Lori, both at home; and a grandmother, Mrs. Marjory Gappinger, Albion. One sister preceded him in death. Services Monday in Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1974
Lower Leroy E, 74, of St. Mary’s, Ohio, died Thursday at the Joint Twp District Memorial Hospital. He was born July 10, 1911 in Wayne Twp to Charles and Lucretia (Smith) Lower. He was married to Martha Daughtery Jan. 19, 1944. He was a resident of the St. Mary’s area 22 years and was an employee of Ayers Blacktopping. He was also a WW II Army veteran. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Lavern (Roslyn) Freeman, Kendallville, Mrs. Fred (Susan) Collingsworth, St. Mary’s, Mrs. Paul (Joy) Gehle, Rockford, Ohio, and Mrs. Alva (Linda) Stamm, St. Mary’s; two sons, Charles of Haywood, Calif., and Leroy Jr. of St. Mary’s; one sister, Mrs. Russell (Alice) Pontius, Kendallville; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One son, one daughter and one sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Mary’s. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, Corunna. + 11-7-1985
Lower Margaretta, 82, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born in Wawaka Nov. 11, 1890, a daughter of Oakley and Nellie (Rainey) Randolph. Her husband, Alton, died in 1957. She was a member of Wawaka Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. C. A. (Roberta) Dombrowski, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Don (Nellie) Goings, Rome City, and Mrs. James (Marianne) Woolsey, New Carlisle; three sons, Olin W., Cromwell, Robert, Wawaka, and Dick, Rushville; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Lower Mary (Miller) was born March 6, 1822 in Crawford Twp, Coshocton County, Ohio; died Jan. 18, 1898, aged 75 years 10 months and 12 days. She came to Noble County in 1852 and later moved to DeKalb County where she died at the residence of her son, William. Burial Fairfield Center. ^ 1-28-1898
Lower Mary Anne, daughter of Lancelot and Nancy Masters Pollock, was born in York Twp near Albion Dec. 10, 1858. She died in the home in Elkhart Twp on Sept. 21, 1936 at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 11 days. On the 8th of April 1877, she married John A. Lower and the home was established on the farm which has been their residence for almost 60 years. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest Nichols of Medford, Okla., and Mrs. D. A. Rose; three sons, Daniel, Alton and Russell of this community; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. John Brandeberry of West Liberty, Ohio, and a brother, William of Kendallville One sister, Mrs. Hattie Thomas, and one brother, Curtis Rice, preceded her in death. Funeral was at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. Pall bearers were her grandsons, Olin, Robert Lower, John Rose, Merle Lauer, Gary Lauer and Kyrel Mark. One son died in infancy. + 9-?-1936
Lower Melinda Kay, 13-month old daughter (b. 4-10-1956) of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lower, died June 4, 1957 at the family home in Wawaka after a 5-day illness due to pneumonia. Survivors are the parents; three brothers, Randy, Greg and Kevin; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Lower of Wawaka, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gappinger of Albion. Funeral this afternoon at Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1957
Lower Olin W, 68, died Friday at Goshen Hospital from complications following heart surgery. Born Jan. 16, 1914 in Noble County, he was the son of Alton "Bob" and Margaretta (Randolph) Lower. On May 1, 1937 he married Opal Wright. He had spent most of his life in Noble County but had lived in Rushville for a time. He was retired from the Ligonier Rubber Company and was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church, Pontiac Oakland Club and New Salem Lions Club. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Diana) Liesing and Mrs. Ted (Rosetta) Owens of Rushville, and Mrs. Malcomb (Louise) Maze of Ashland, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Nellie) Goings of Rome City, and Mrs. James (Marianne) Woolsey of New Carlisle; two brothers, Robert of Greenwood and Dick of Rushville; 9 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A son, Ronald, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-26-1982
Lower Opal, 73, died today at a Rushville nursing home where she resided. Born Aug. 21, 1912 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Archie and Cora (Lieberenz) Wright. On May 1, 1937 she married Olin Lower, who preceded her in death. She lived most of her life in the Kendallville and Wawaka area. She was a member of the New Salem Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Diana Leising and Rosetta Owens of Rushville, and Louise Maze of Libertyville, Ill.; two sisters, Pauline Curie and Stella Rhea, both of Kendallville; and 8 grandchildren. A son, Ronald, and a brother also preceded her in death. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-5-1985
Lower Orin V "Dick", 73, of Kenton, Ohio, died May 3, 2001 at his home. He retired from Unifed Feeds of Sheridan, Ind. after 10 years. He attended Manchester College and was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ. He was a member of New Salem Lions Club and of the Rush County Fair Board and Pork Producers. He was born Feb. 3, 1928 in Wawaka to Alton and Margaretta (Randolph) Lower. He married Carolyn Gappinger, who died in 1991. On April 18, 1992 he married Sharyn Sprang. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Teresa Meyer and Lori and Mark Hoeing of Rushville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Greg and Linda Lower of Adams, Ind., and Tim Lower of Rushville; a stepson; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy; 2 sons, Randy and Kevin; 2 brothers, Orlin and Robert; and 3 sisters, Nellie Goings, Marianne Woolsey and Roberta Dombrowski. Graveside services Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-5-2001
Lower Ronald E, 33, died at the University Hospital, Indianapolis, Friday. His home had been R. 1, Pierceton. Born Aug. 26, 1940 in Kendallville, he was the son of Olin and Opal (Wright) Lower. He married Betty Pankey in New Salem Sept. 4, 1965. A graduate of Wawaka High School, he was assistant project engineer of the Indiana State Highway Dept. He was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church, a life member of the National Rifle Association and the National Muzzle Loader’s Association. Surviving are his parents; his wife; two sons, Douglas 4, and Matthew 1, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Harold Liesing and Mrs. Ted Owens, both Kendallville, and Mrs. Malcolm Maze, Plano, Tex.; and his grandfather, Archie Wright of Kendallville. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Lower Russell was born March 2, 1896 at the old home northeast of Wawaka and died at Newcastle, Ind. Oct. 10, 1941, being past 45 years of age. His parents were John A. and Mary Ann Lower, and he was one of 6 children. One brother died as an infant, and his mother died in 1936. He is survived by his father; two brothers, Alton and Dan of Wawaka; two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Nichols of Medford, Okla., and Mrs. D. A. Rose, Wawaka. He graduated from the Wawaka High School in 1917 and for many years had been a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. On account of ill health he was taken to the State Hospital at Newcastle on May 11, 1940 where he received good care and for a time improved in health. Funeral at the Baptist Church at Cosperville on Oct. 13 and burial was there on the family lot. + 10-?-1941
Lowther Elizabeth, 63, (Mrs. N.) died in this city last Monday. She was buried yesterday. ^ 10-7-1880
Lowther William, who made his home here for several years, died Thursday at the Charles Weingart home north of Kendallville, after an illness of several months with heart trouble. He had been in a critical condition for several weeks and on the morning of his death was left alone but a few minutes, when it was found that death had called him. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-7-1918
Loxterman Marjorie Ruth, 75, of Las Vegas, died at her residence on Thursday She was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 19, 1913, the daughter of Bruce Samuel and Ruth Glenn (Hollar) Peigh. On May 5, 1984 in Las Vegas, she married Clifford Thomas Loxterman. She lived most of her life in Fort Wayne, moving to Las Vegas 10 years ago from St. Petersburg, Fla., where she had lived 10 years. She had been a secretary for an investment broker in Fla. and was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, North Las Vegas, Columbia City OES and Fort Wayne Women of the Moose. Surviving are her husband; a son, Donald G. Clouse of Kendallville; a sister, Nadine V. Wagner of Convoy, Ohio; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-6-1989
Loy Daniel, 61, died Tuesday at his home 10 miles west of Ligonier in Clinton Twp. He was born in Noble County Jan. 27, 1866. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rossie Loy; 3 daughters, Mrs. William Trentelman and Mrs. L. I. McKibbin of Goshen and Mrs. Ernest McKibbin of Elkhart; 5 sons, A. J. Loy of Elkhart, Jennings C. Loy of Shipshewana, Shirley Loy of Ligonier, and Russell and Rosoce Loy at home; one sister, Mrs. Sol Fahl of Millersburg and Thomas Loy of Elkhart. Two daughters, Alta and Elsie, preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at the Reformed Church in Millersburg. Ligonier Banner 7-14-1927 Contributed by Judy Richter
Loy Geneva L, 93, died May 11, 2007 at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1913 in Ligonier to Claude and Celestia (Prough) Loy. She was a member of Burr Oak Church and Perry Twp Home Economics Club. Surviving are a cousin. She was preceded in death by an aunt and a cousin. Services Monday at J. A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 5-13-2007
Loy Ila J, about 49, (b. 11-28-1916) wife of Hildra Loy of R. 4, Albion, died Nov. 18, 1966 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She is survived by one daughter, three sons, two brothers, one sister and her father. Services Tuesday in Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1966
Loy Laura, 77, died on Monday at her home in Ligonier of a coronary. She was born Aug. 18, 1890 in Ligonier. She married Ray Loy on Sept. 3, 1918 in Albion, and he died a number of years ago. Survivors include three cousins, Miss Louise Inks and Mrs. Josephine Schloss, Ligonier, and Dr. Robert Schloss, Fort Wayne. Funeral today at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1968
Loy Ray E, 53, owner of the Ligonier Monument Co. and a director of the American State Bank here, was found dead yesterday in his car in the garage at his home by his wife, Laura. He apparently had suffered a heart attack shortly after returning home from a meeting he had attended Thursday night. Surviving are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Loy, Ligonier; a brother, Claude, near here; and a sister, Mrs. Clem Guntle, Fort Wayne. A native of Noble County and a WW I veteran, he was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Presbyterian Church, the American Legion and Masonic Lodge here, and a member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine at Fort Wayne. Funeral Sunday at the residence. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-10-1949
Lozier Helen (Speaker) was born in Seneca County, Ohio, March 26, 1855, and died in Albion Oct. 4, 1905, aged 50 years, 6 months and 8 days. She married John Lozier in Feb. 1870. They came to Indiana in 1885 and settled on a farm near Port Mitchell, where they resided until her health made it imperative that a change from the farm life with its multitudinous duties to the town be effected. They have since resided in Albion. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She is survived by a husband; one daughter, Mrs. Etta Cole of York Twp; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Speaker of York Twp; two brothers and two sisters. Obsequies were held at the residence Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1905
Lozier James The family of John H. Lozier received by telegram this morning the sad intelligence of the death of their only son, James, who was visiting relatives at Attica, O. He was about 16 years of age. Kendallville Standard 9-7-1894 Contributed by Judy Richter
Lozier John S was born in Pennsylvania July 16, 1846, and died at Soldiers Home, Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1928, aged 82 years, 5 months and 3 days. He was the son of John and Charlotte Lozier. When quite young he with his parents moved from Pennsylvania to Attica, Ohio. When 14 years of age and in the year 1861 he joined the 164th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served his country until the close of the war when he received his honorable discharge. In Feb. 1870 he married Helen Francis Speaker, and they had five children, the wife, 3 sons and 1 daughter having preceded him in death. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Etta Cole, survives. He with his family came to Indiana in the year 1885. On July 26, 1905 he married Mrs. Anna Ballard. There is left the wife; one daughter, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Jane Edwards, Colton, Ohio, Mrs. Grant Smith and Mrs. Mattie Calkins of Toledo, O. Funeral Friday at United Brethren Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 12-?-1928
Lubomirksi Marcella, 59, of Kimmell, died Nov. 28, 2002 in the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 13, 1943 in Fort Wayne to Casimir and Rose (Lemish) Lubomirski. She worked in production at Tennaco Automotive for 7 years and at Fort Wayne Wire Die Co. for 17 years. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in fort Wayne in 1961 and was a member of Big Lake Church of God. Surviving are a daughter, Adele Floyd of Middleton, Idaho; a sister and brother-in-law, Theresa and Tim Donovan of Fort Wayne. Preceding her in death was a sister, Nancy Weaver. No services. ^ 11-30-2002
Lucas Ettie died on the 6th day of Feb. 1892, age 29 years, 2 months and 26 days. She was born in Noble County Nov. 11, 1862. She was the youngest child of Thimothy and Amy Gaby, who are among the oldest and most respected pioneers of Noble County. She married Reaves Lucas April 29, 1884 and was the mother of two little daughters, who are left with their father. Funeral at Brimfield M. E. Church. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 2-6-1892 ^ 2-12-1892
Lucas Reaves, 82, Civil War veteran and a resident of Noble County for many years, died at the Old People’s Home near Avilla last Thursday. Death was due to hardening of the arteries and complications. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. R. L. Gunder of Fort Wayne, and three grandchildren of near Kendallville. Funeral at Berhalter Chapel, Kendallville, Saturday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 2-?-1929
Luce Kaleb R, 17, Albion, died March 9, 2013, from injuries in a single motor vehicle crash on the Wolf Lake Road near County Road 100 North outside of Albion. He was born in Kendallville on April 24, 1995, to Jeff and Tammy (Magnuson) Luce. He belonged to Stone’s Hill Community Church.  He is survived by his mother, Tammy Luce of Albion; his father Jeff Luce of Albion; an older sister, Jessica Luce, also of Albion; his grandparents, Judith Owen of Albion; Richard and Deanna Magnuson of Albion; grandmother, Kay Luce also of Albion.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Russell Luce in January of 1983.  Funeral March 14, 2013 in the Central Noble High School Auditorium in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 3-12-2013
Luce Russell C, 43, of R. 2, Albion, owner-operator of Luce Realty and Bleu Gallery of Wolf Lake since 1977, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 9, 1939 in Fort Wayne to Russell S. and Elaine (Stroup) Luce. He married Kay Walker Nov. 4, 1960. He had moved to R. 2, Albion in 1967. Prior to that he had lived in Kendallville, where he worked for Field Enterprises, Inc. and then in Lafayette, Oakland and Lakeville before returning to Fort Wayne where he worked for International Harvester. He was a member of Wolf Lake United Methodist Church and Wolf Lake Lions Club. Surviving are his wife; his mother at R. 3, Columbia City; three sons, Jeff, Scott and Joel, all at home; and four sisters, Carol Simerman of R. 3, Columbia City, Joyce Schierenbeck of Polk City, Fla., Sharon Shull of Hicksville, Ohio, and Kay Roy of Ossian. Services Thursday at Wolf Lake United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-24-1982
Lucier Ralph, 66, Winona Lake, president of the United Telephone Co. of Indiana and the Ohio Telephone Service Co., died January 13 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne of a heart ailment. Surviving are the widow, Ruby; one son, Philip; a daughter, Mrs. John Stinemen; seven sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Kathryn Schuelzky of Avilla; four brothers and 19 grandchildren. Services January 16 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. ~ 1-14-1960
Luckenbill Orilla May, 85, died March 2, 1960. She is survived by two sons, Russell and Robert; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Hall; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Lower Union Cemetery, Liberty Mills. + 3-?-1960
Luckey Abigail (Adair) born in Washington Twp April 11, 1837; died Oct. 5, 1894, aged 57 years, 5 months and 24 days. She was the second child born in Washington Twp. ^ 6-14-1895
Luckey Bessie K, widow of Dr. Harold A. Luckey, died Sunday in Luckey Nursing Home. The daughter of George and Lulu (Kelley) Koontz, she was born Oct. 8, 1898. She was a graduate of Wolf Lake High School and spent most of her life in the Wolf Lake area with her husband who was associated with Luckey Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Joan) Roth, Columbia City, and Mrs. Donald (Patsy) Schwab, Shrewburg, N.J.; one son, Dr. James E., Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Smith Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-?-1975
Luckey Dot B, about 88, widow of the late Dr. J. E. Luckey, founder of the former Luckey Hospital of Wolf Lake, died at the Alfran Nursing Home in Warsaw July 9. A lifelong resident of the Wolf Lake community, she was a member of the Wolf Lake Methodist Church, OES in Albion and DAR. Surviving are a son, 5 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. + 7-?-1960
Luckey Harold A, 63, died Jan. 19, 1960 at Whitley County Hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1896 and was a lifelong resident of the Wolf Lake community. Surviving are the widow, Bessie; a son, Dr. James; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Roth and Mrs. Pat Schwab; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Luckey; nine grandchildren; and a brother, Dr. Robert Luckey. Dr. Luckey was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Northeastern Indiana Medical Society. Services at Krider Funeral Home Jan. 22. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-20-1960
Luckey Hazel G, a retired school teacher long active in Democratic politics, died Saturday in Whitley County Hospital. The widow of Hugh Luckey who died in 1949, she had served as vice chairman of the Noble County Democratic Central Committee for a number of years. She was a teacher in the schools of Noble County, including Albion, Ligonier and Wolf Lake, for 30 years before retiring and had served as Wolf Lake postmistress. She was a member of Christian Chapel in Merriam, OES in Albion and Pythian Sisters Lodge in Wolf Lake. Surviving are a son, John, Kimmell, and four grandchildren. The body was taken to Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, where services were conducted Tuesday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ~ 1-26-1961 + 1-?-1961
Luckey Helen C, 85, Noble Twp, Noble County, died Dec. 10, 2002 at her home. She was born March 11, 1917 in Knox County, Ill., a daughter of Fred and Mabel (Payton) Conver. She graduated in 1939 from Purdue University and was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority at Purdue. On March 24, 1946 she married John Gandy Luckey in the Albion Presbyterian Church. He died Aug. 26, 1980. She had attended Wolf Lake Baptist Church for many years. Surviving are 2 sons, John Conver Luckey and his wife, Patricia of Kimmell, and William R. Luckey of Calif.; a daughter, Susan Hart and her husband, Edward, of Warsaw; and 5 grandchildren, Jonathan, Joel and Christina Luckey, Jennifer Cobbs and Elizabeth; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise James of Portland, Oregon. She was also preceded in death by a son, Hugh; a sister, Mildred McDonnell, and a brother, Ralph Conver. Funeral Dec. 14 at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 12-11-2002
Luckey Hugh A, about 55, (b. 11-16-1893) died May 24, 1949 at his Wolf Lake home following a heart attack. He had lived in the Wolf Lake community all his life. Surviving are the widow, Hazel; a son, John of Wolf Lake; a grandson; his mother, Mrs. J. E. Luckey of Wolf Lake; and two brothers, Dr. Harold and Dr. Robert Luckey of Wolf Lake. Funeral this afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-?-1949
Luckey James E, 73, died at the Methodist Hospital, Fort Wayne, May 14. The cause of his death was pneumonia. The doctor is survived by his wife; their sons, Hugh, Harold and Robert with their wives; four grandchildren, John, Joan, Patty and James E. Luckey; three sisters, Mrs. Lida Estlick, Mrs. D. S. Hontz, and Mrs. J. H. Starkey; and two brothers, Thomas and Joseph. He was a graduate of Rush Medical College, Chicago and had practiced his profession in Wolf Lake for more than 40 years. Some years ago Dr. J. E. and his sons, Doctors Robert and Harold, built and have since maintained the well-known hospital at Wolf Lake. Funeral at the home Monday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-?-1938
Luckey John G, 60, of R. 1 Kimmell, died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Oct. 29, 1919 in Noble County, the son of Hugh A. and Hazel (Gandy) Luckey. On Oct. 24, 1946 he married Helen Conver. He was a 1937 graduate of Wolf Lake High School and attended Indiana and Arizona State Universities. He returned to Noble County where he was a diary farmer west of Wolf Lake. He is a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church, served on the Noble Twp advisory board and was a member of the REMC board nine years. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ed (Susan) Hart of R. 4, Warsaw; three sons, Hugh A. of Houghton, Wis., John Conver of R. 1, Kimmell, and William R. of Van Nuys, Calif.; and 4 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Smith & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-?-1980
Luckey Mable Corena, 55, wife of Joseph Luckey, president of the Churubusco Bank, died last Friday at her home in Churubusco following a stroke of paralysis the day before. Burial, Metz Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; 3 brothers, Jonathan, Daniel and Lewis Hontz of Noble County; 2 sisters, Mrs. Noah Stump and Mrs. Norvel Metz of Noble County. She was born in Noble County on Sept. 6, 1878 to Jacob and Hannah Hoke Hontz. In 1905 she married Joseph Luckey. They lived in the Wolf Lake vicinity until 10 years ago when they purchased land in this district and built the house now occupied by the Ed Nestels. Three years later they moved to Churubusco. She was a member of the U. B. Church, the Eastern Star Lodge and was at one time a Pythian sister. * 5-24-1934
Luckey Nina C, 80, Wolf Lake, died today (d. 12-12-1973) in the Kendallville Nursing Home. Born Jan. 15, 1893 to John A. and Haddie (Conley) Cain, she married Dr. Robert C. Luckey, who died Oct. 6, 1961. She moved to Wolf Lake from Kendallville in 1934. Surviving are one stepson, Richard Luckey, North Ridge, Calif.; and two nephews, John and Robert Cain, Kendallville. One brother preceded her in death. Services in Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1973
Luckey Robert C, about 59, a retired physician and surgeon and lifelong resident of the Wolf Lake community, died at his home Oct. 6, 1961, of heart ailment. He was born May 23, 1902, a son of Dr. J. E. and Dorothy Luckey, and was formerly associated with the Luckey Hospital, which he and his father established in 1932. He was a member of the Noble County Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Association and American Medical Association. Survivors include the widow, the former Nina Cain of Kendallville; a son, Richard of North Ridge, Calif.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Sunday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1961
Luckey Thomas Adair, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died at his home in Swan Twp Friday from heart trouble. He was the son of Robert and Abigail (Adair) Luckey, born Aug. 16, 1868 near Etna. On Sept. 30, 1903 he married Lucy E. Lewis, who with two children survive, Roland at home and Mrs. DeMaris Hess of Elkhart; and one little grandson. A brother, Joseph of Churubusco; and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Starkey and Mrs. May Hontz of near Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Lida Estlick of Ruby, Wash. He at one time operated a drug store in Wolf Lake. Funeral at Wolf Lake Baptist Church Monday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1939
Ludlow Inez R, 91, died Wednesday in Peabody Memorial Health Center. She was born Nov. 14, 1884 in Kendallville to Bernard and Ida (Lash) Pullman. She married Samuel R. Ludlow, who died Oct. 14, 1953. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Kendallville. One son, Bernard, preceded her in death. Surviving is one grandchild. Services will be held at Peabody Memorial Chapel Friday. Graveside services at Lake View Cemetery at noon. + 12-?-1975
Ludwig Janice E, 69, of Avilla, died August 17, 2012 at her home in Avilla. She was born in Fort Wayne on September 28, 1942 to Oscar and Josephine (Richard) Coe. She graduated from Northside High School in 1960 and worked for G.T.E. in Fort Wayne for about 30 years. She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Survivors include a daughter, Wendy and John Boszor of Skinner Lake, a son Jeff Ludwig of Avilla; 3 grandchildren, Faith and Tim Howard, Benjamin and Sarah Boszor; 3 great-grandchildren, Blaize, Colton and Bria Howard; 2 brothers Robert and Connie Coe of Fort Wayne, Donald Coe of Pembrooke Pines, Florida; and a sister, Joann and David Derrow of Jamestown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by brothers Oscar and Merl Coe; and sisters, Helen Prindle and Marjorie Coe. Memorial services Aug. 21 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 8-19-2012
Ludwig Marie A, 66, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Friday in Heritage Manor, Ligonier. Born in Mineola, Texas, Oct. 28, 1918, she was the daughter of John and Nancy (Holland) Alexander. In August 1961 in Lexington, Texas, she married Thurman Ludwig. She moved from Magnolia, Texas to Kendallville in Nov. 1985. She had been a clerk for Montgomery Ward. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Carol Leschber of Thorndale, Texas; two sons, James Story of Brenham, Texas, and Wilbur Ray of Houston, Texas; a stepson, Peter Ludwig of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. Services are pending in Phillips-Lucky Funeral Home, Rockdale, Texas. Burial, Lexington Cemetery, Lexington. + 6-27-1986
Lueder Theodore was born in Tesshow, Magdebury, Prussia Jun 8, 1800, and died at the home of his son-in-law, Bernard Kollman, in Kendallville July 9, aged 90 years 1 month and 2 days. In 1862 he came with his family to this country and settled in Kendallville. About 25 years ago he united with the Evangelical Association. Four years ago his companion, with whom he lived 60 years in holy wedlock, died. Three of his children also preceded him in death. He leaves 2 children, 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. ^ 7-18-1890
Luhman Geraldine E, 79, died Monday in Kendallville Nursing Home. She resided at R. 1, Rome City, with her son and was formerly of Decatur. She was born in Dunkirk, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1907 to Charles and Mary Jane (Davis) Zeigler and retired in 1969 after 5 years with Decatur Industries. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Decatur and American Legion Post 43. Surviving are one son, Charles of Rome City; and a half-brother, Earl Chamberlin of Auburn. Her husband, Melvin, died in 1948. Services Friday in Zwick-Boltz & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial, Decatur Cemetery. + 1-12-1987
Luhman Melvin H, 87, of R. 1, Rome City, died Friday in VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He retired in 1962 from Central Soya after 25 years. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Decatur American Legion 43 and 40&8 of Fort Wayne. He was a WW I veteran. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine (Zeigler); and one son, Charles of R. 1, Rome City. Services Monday at Zwick-Boltz & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Sunday. Burial, Decatur Cemetery. + 10-19-1984
Luke Audra M, 98, died Sept. 22, 2007 at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Wayne Twp Homemakers Club. She was born Oct. 18, 1908 in DeKalb County to Arthur Adelbert and Maude M. (Foutz) Gurtner. She married Harold L. Luke on Feb. 4, 1925 in Hamilton. He died Feb. 9, 1985. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Catherine Luke of Fort Wayne and George and Barbara Luke of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Martin Buckley of Quincy, Mich.; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Martin and H. Dean Luke; 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-23-2007
Luke Harold, 78, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born in Williams County, Ohio, Oct. 25, 1906 to Irvin and Clara (Word) Luke. On Feb. 4, 1925 in Hamilton he married Audra May Gurtner. He moved to this area from Fla. 16 years ago. He had been a carpenter. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Bryan, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Marilyn) Buckley of Quincy, Mich.; four sons, Robert of Fort Wayne, Dean of Ashley, Martin of Albion, and George of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Marie) Blosser of Bryan; a brother, Raymond of Battle Creek, Mich.; 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-9-1985
Luke Martin A, 65, of Albion, died May 6 in his residence. He was born June 13, 1932 to Harold and Audra (Word) Luke. His father preceded him in death. He married Pearl Friskney on June 17, 1950 in Mt. Pleasant Church, Albion. She died Dec. 26, 1988. On June 10, 1989 in Wawaka he married Sondra Cunningham. He had lived in Albion since 1955, coming from Kendallville. He was a retired mechanic, farmer and part owner of Truelove Bros. in Albion. He was a member of Brimfield Lions Club, Albion Eagles Lodge, had been a square dance caller for more than 50 years, and had been 4-H tractor maintenance leader for 26 years. Surviving are his mother; his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Dawn Luke of Avilla; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry E. and Talt Caudill of Kendallville, Cindy L. and Robert Hippensteel of Albion, and Sally A. and Dan Riecke of LaOtto; a stepson and his wife, Jeff and Laura Cunningham of Wawaka; stepdaughter and her husband, Vickie and Mark Musselman of Wawaka; 14 grandchildren, William Jr. and James Luke of Albion, Kimberly, Justin and Laurel Luke of Avilla, Chris, Joshua and Megan Caudill of Kendallville, Melody, Christina and Randy Hippensteel of Albion, and Michelle and Nicholus Riecke of LaOtto; 2 great-grandchildren, Blake and Gregg Luke of Albion; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Kate Luke of Fort Wayne, Dean and Isabel Luke of Ashley, and George and Barbara Luke of Albuquerque, N.M.; and a sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Hoke Buckley of Quincy, Mich. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 5-21-1989
Luke Pearl E, 58, R. 1, Albion, died Dec. 26 in Parkview Hospital from injuries suffered in a snow related auto accident a short time earlier. She was born in Noble County Dec. 19, 1930, the daughter of Carroll and Grace (Truelove) Friskney. She married Martin Luke June 17, 1950 in Albion. She had resided near Albion the past 35 years. Surviving are her husband; three daughters, Sherry Caudill of Kendallville, Cindy Hippensteel of Albion, and Sally Riecke of LaOtto; a son William, R. 2, Avilla; three sisters, Lois Jean Young of Avilla, Maxine Hamlin of Kendallville, and Patty Newman of Rome City; a brother, Lee of Seffner, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 1-3-1989 + 12-26-1988
Luke Richard C, 69, of Ligonier, died Sept. 19 at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake, of cerebral embolism. He was a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are the widow; two daughters; a son; and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1942
Luke Steven, 30, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis. He was born in Kendallville July 10, 1955 to Robert and Catherine (Acker) Luke. A 1973 graduate of North Side High School, Fort Wayne, was self-employed in real estate. He had served in the U. S. Navy for four years. Surviving are his parents in Fort Wayne; two sisters, Sarah Ann Byanskie of Fort Wayne, and Cheryl Hatfield of Nulmeville, Pa.; three brothers, Robert J. Jr. of Italy, David A. of Miami, Fla., and Dennis of Fort Wayne; a grandmother, Audra Luke of Kendallville; and a great-grandmother, Clara Luke of Montpelier, Ohio. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. + 3-8-1986
Lumm Flossie M, 81, died Sunday (d. 12-26-1988) at DeKalb Hospital. She was born July 31, 1902 in Swan, the daughter of John and Bessie (Towsley) Kugler. She was the owner of Jack’s Restaurant in Garrett for many years and was a member of the First Church of Christ. Her only survivor is a brother, Walter, Garrett. One brother, Russell, preceded her in death. Services Tuesday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 1-12-1984
Luna Paul Larry, 54, died Oct. 15, 2001 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. He worked at Silgan Plastics in Ligonier for 21 years and was a member of Syracuse United Pentecostal Church. He was born Sept. 5, 1947 in Cromwell to Bennie and Micela (Reyes) Luna. Surviving are 3 sons, Larry Luna II of Benton, Paul Luna of Kendallville and Allen Holden of Albion; 2 daughters, L. Nicole Gonzalez of Cromwell and Shelly Luna of Chicago; 4 brothers, Richard and David of Houston, Texas, Lonnie of Wawaka and Raymond of Chicago; 3 sisters, Josie Vera of Goshen and Angel Luna and Mary Johnson of Houston; and 7 grandchildren. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-17-2001
Lunceford Jay Delbert, the son of Richard and Louise Lunceford, was born at Auburn, Ind. on June 10, 1873. His mother died when he was 11 years of age, after which he lived with his grandmother until he was 16, in and around Waterloo. He came to Kendallville and married Mrs. Allie VanFerson and remained here operating a restaurant and lunch car, which he sold and then moved to Kansas City and other places until his health entirely failed him. He again returned to Kendallville, where he died on May 28, 1916 at the age of 42 years, 11 months and 18 days. Funeral was held from the residence of the widow’s parents, J. C. Varner, Lisle Street. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date
Lundy Mason C, 66, of R. 3, Albion, died Wednesday in Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Fla., following a heart attack at his Fla. residence. Born in Switz City, April 21, 1912, he was the son of Frank and Minerva (Dixon) Lundy. He married Edna E. Jennings in Kendallville Oct. 23, 1937. He was a lifetime area resident and had spent the last three winters in Fla. He was a retired maintenance man for Kendallville Foundry and a member of Moose Lodge in Kendallville. Survivors are the wife; four daughters, Mrs. Claude (Barbara) Jacobs and Mrs. Richard (Pamela) Howell, Kendallville, Mrs. Florence Longbrake of Huntertown, and Mrs. Dewaine (Patricia) King of Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Mae Temple of Kendallville, Mrs. Hattie Bach of Napoleon, Mich., and Mrs. Mettie Hulen of Jerome, Idaho; one brother, Richard of North Webster; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1979
Lundy Rose, 71, died May 20 at her home in Ridgefield, N.J. She was born in Avilla and for a few years was a resident of Ligonier, later moving to Ridgefield. Surviving are two sisters. Funeral was Monday. + 5-?-1943
Lung Alice G, 84, of Cromwell, died Oct. 18, 2013, at her home. She was born on June 28, 1929, in Cromwell to LeRoy and Henrietta (Gorsuch) Price. She married Gerald Lung on Nov. 25, 1947. He died in 1993. Surviving are two grandchildren, Matt Lung of Cromwell and Pamela (Garrett) Gough of Bloomington; Kodie Turner, Ashlin Walker, Gretchen Waikel, Marcus Lung, Dakota Beckner, Kellie Lung, as well as several other great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was employed with Sears and Roebuck that used to be in Ligonier. She was active in the Stone’s Trace Historical Society, having been one of the founding members. She was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Funeral, Oct. 22, at Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-20-2013
Lung Arnold D, 57, R. 1, Wawaka, was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1917 in Garrett. He married Lillian Lucille Fought Nov. 18, 1950 in Wawaka. He was employed as a benchman with Reliable Tool and Machine. Surviving are his wife; one brother, Lawrence, Rome City. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date
Lung Arthur L, 55, resident of the Lisbon community the last 17 years, died Sunday in his home east of Lisbon. His death followed a long illness but was directly attributed to a heart attack. Born January 15, 1892 in Butler Twp, DeKalb County, he was a son of Noah A. and Sarah Lung. On December 21, 1921, he married Goldie Chamberlin, who survives. A member of the Church of Christ, Kendallville, he was a well-known farmer. Surviving besides the widow is the father; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Dannenberg near Garrett, and Mrs. Harry Wickersham, Auburn; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Emme, Butler, Mrs. Lulu Martz and Mrs. Paul Smith, Corunna, and Mrs. Edna Persing, Sturgis, Mich.; and two grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Arthur J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 10-16-1947
Lung Catherine, 66, died at the home of a son, Walter, Tuesday from heart disease. She was born June 30, 1876 at Ari and lived for 33 years near Cedar Creek in Butler Twp. She married Albert A. Lung in 1908. He died in 1941. Survivors include another son, Chester of Kendallville; a brother, Daniel Frisbie of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose Bowman of Fort Wayne and Mrs. George Dowden of Uniondale; and one grandchild. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Church. Funeral at Cedar Creek Church Friday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. Garrett Clipper 1-28-1943
Lung Curtis, of Mishawaka Orphans' Home, was killed while at an annual picnic in St. Joseph, Michigan, July 21, 1924. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. * 7-24-1924
Lung Curtis G, 90, Albion, died at his home Tuesday. He was born June 1, 1885 in Garrett to John and Christine (Kromhuff) Lung. He was a retired farmer and the oldest member of the Albion Eagles Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Edna; 7 daughters, Florence Sears, Huntington, Martha Schlotterback, Merriam, Carolyn Bortner, Albion, Dawn Gillespie, Albion, Nina Clark, Jeffersonville, Jean Denton, Huntington, and Evelyn Martin, California; two sons, Robert, Albion, and Doyle, Wawaka; 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Five children, 5 grandchildren, 4 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 9-?-1975
Lung Ella, 78, was found dead of an apparent heart attack this morning at her Cromwell home. She was found after she failed to appear for work at a local restaurant. She was born Sept. 8, 1892 and has lived her entire life in the Lake Wawasee and Cromwell area. Her husband, Preston, died July 9, 1964. She was a member of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. Several nieces are her only survivors. Funeral Wednesday in Cromwell Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1971
Lung Emma N, 90, died last Thursday at the home of her son, Merritt, five miles west of Cromwell, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage two weeks previously. Also surviving are a brother, Charles Galloway of Toppenish, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Johnson of Dunlap; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Cromwell community. Funeral Sunday from the L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1953
Lung Earl, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lung, died at the home of his parents near Kimmell, the result of blood poison. About 3 weeks ago he went to jump on a wagon while in motion, when his left limb was caught in the wheel, sustaining serious injury. Last Friday the physician though it necessary to amputate the limb. ^ 11-29-1909
Lung Elizabeth died January 6, 1877 at the residence of her son-in-law, Adam Conner. She came to Noble County form Virginia in 1853. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. * 1-11-1877
Lung Erma Mae, 66, R. 1, Ligonier, died of complications Tuesday at McCray Hospital. She was born April 7, 1900 at Sparta to John and Alta (Bentz) Dull. On May 1, 1923 she married Stanley Lung. She was a member of the Cromwell Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son, Herman of Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. Edsel Rice, R. 2, Syracuse; a brother and sister, Arnold Dull, Kimmell, Mrs. Pauline Reed, Elkhart; and five grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home at Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1967
Lung Evarilda died at Nappanee Aug. 3, aged 20 years and 11 months. She was the daughter of William McClelland and was born in Albion. Most of her life was spent in and near this place. She died of consumption. She was a member of the Christian Church. Funeral at the M. E. Church and body was brought here for burial on Saturday. + No date New Era 8-29-1878
Lung Fannie (Mrs. John) died Jan. 23. She resided in York Twp and leaves a husband and 7 small children. ^ 1-27-1888
Lung George T, 90, died at his home Feb. 10. He was born Sept. 25, 1878 in Kosciusko County, the son of Perry and Rachel Smith Lung. He had been a lifetime resident of the Cromwell community. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. McKinley, ‘Burl" Miller, R. 1, Cromwell, and Mrs. Mary Winebrenner, Cromwell; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Feb. 12 from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-10-1969
Lung Harlan L, 73, was found dead Monday in his Kimmell home. He had been dead since early Sunday from natural causes. Surviving are three brothers, V. C. and Lloyd of Goshen, and D. C. of Rome City; and a sister, Mrs. Vera Dull of near Kimmell. Graveside services today at the West Goshen Cemetery. + 1955
Lung Harry Burdell, 61, a former resident of Cromwell, died Oct. 15 at Richmond. Surviving are two children, Leon of Elkhart, and Mrs. Eldotta Holderman of Montebello, Calif.; three brothers, Preston of Syracuse, Lee of Ligonier, and George of Cromwell; and one grandchild. Services Friday. + 10-?-1941
Lung Isaac Joseph was stillborn February 22, 2003 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents, Brian Scott and Cynthia Kay (Terry) Lung of Garrett a brother, Evan Michael; grandparents, Larry and Jodi Lung and Roger and Sandy Terry of Garrett; great-grandparents, Laurence and Sarah Lung of Bonita Springs, Fla., Irene Terry of Garrett, and Paul Beuchel of Carmel; 4 uncles, Mark, Larry Jr., and Tony Lung and Brent Terry; 3 aunts, Valerie, Mindy and Sarah Lung. Services in Waterloo. Burial Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-6-2003
Lung James R, 74, of Butler, died Dec. 3, 2009 at his home. He was a retired electrician and plumber and a graduate of Butler High School. He was born June 5, 1935 in Garrett to Henry E. and Elma (Franks) Lung. He married Luvenia Webb on Feb. 26, 1987 in Hicksville, Ohio. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, James R. Lung Jr., and Mickey Lung, both of Butler; a daughter, Denise Hankey of Butler; 4 stepdaughters; 15 grandchildren; a brother Henry Lung Jr. of Utah; and 2 sisters, Nancy Shultz of Butler and Barbara Wagner of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian; and a sister, Gloria Butler. Funeral Saturday at Butler Assembly of God Church. ^ 12-10-2009
Lung Kenneth R, 75, of Morehead City, N.C. was born Dec. 27, 1941 in Kendallville, the son of Forrest and Audrey (Walker) Lung. On Sept. 9, 1934 he married Ruth Weil. He was employed by Flint & Walling 1933-52 and was well-known as an outstanding designer of pumps and windmills. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Janice) Wheeler of Clovis, Calif., and Mrs. Ron (Barbrah) Henry of Dunn, N.C.; a son, James W. of Greensboro, N.C.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services and burial today in Morehead City. + 5-10-1987
Lung Lanor E, 88, of Rome City, died Jan. 20, 2013 in Albion. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Wolcottville. She was born March 11, 1924, in Auburn to Frank and Lida O. (Mottinger) Boucher. On June 19, 1941, in Auburn she married Lawrence L. Lung. He survives at North Ridge Village in Albion. Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lash of Rome City; a grandson; 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Cameron of Dillard, Ore. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Geraldine Lung; a sister, Virginia Livergood; and 2 grandsons. Funeral Wednesday in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-22-2013
Lung Lawrence H "Pete", 78, of Bonita Springs, died November 22, 2004 at Naples Hospital, Naples, Fla. He was born April 3, 1926 in Auburn to Robert and Goldie (Wert) Lung. On May 27, 1946 he married Sarah "Isabell" Kelley in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Angela and Larry and Joy of Garrett; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Richard Muzzillo of Angola; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Velma Stahl of Auburn. Preceding him in death were 5 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was the postmaster at LaOtto for 21 years, retiring in 1984. A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of the Garrett American Legion. Services at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery with military graveside service by Garrett American Legion and VFW. ~ 12-16-2004
Lung Lillian L, 88, of Avilla, died March 21, 2011, in her Avilla home. She was born in Kendallville on December 12, 1922, to Fred and Florence (Kuhn) Fought. She married Arnold Lung on November 18, 1950, and he died in 1974. She worked for the Essex Group in Kendallville for many years before retiring. Survivors include one sister, Betty and William Gerbeth of South Bend. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Fought died in 1950; one sister, Modesta Lash died in 2006. Funeral March 25 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-23-2011
Lung Lola M, 60, died Sept. 7 in Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. She was born May 8, 1935 in Brimfield to George and Esther (Donley) Hammel. On Jan. 7, 1956 in Brimfield she married Robert J. Lung. Until her retirement in 1988 she worked at Tokheim Corp. in Albion as an inspector. She was a member of Eagle Auxiliary 2455, Albion. She is survived by her mother in Avilla; her husband in Albion; a son, Robert Jr. of Kimmell; 2 daughters, Karen Schmuck of Kendallville, and Sandy Dazey of Wolf Lake; one brother, Harold of Albion; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 9-14-1995
Lung Lucille, 84, died June 26, 2001 in DeKalb Hospital, Auburn. She owned and operated the 205 Garden Market near Garrett for 45 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren and the Gideon's Auxiliary. She was born October 15, 1916 in Noble County to Floyd L. and Olive (Williams) Bradley. She married Walter L. Lung on June 4, 1935 near Garrett. He died February 10, 1999. Surviving are 2 sons, Larry of New Palestine, and Jan of Angola; one daughter, Marcia Laundre of South Haven, Miss.; one brother, Vern Bradley of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Cedar Creek Church. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. Auburn Evening Star 6-27-2001
Lung Margaret M, 92, of Garrett, died June 2, 2011 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born October 13, 1918, in Garrett to Paul and Rosina Muzzillo. She married Ford R. Lung on April 21, 1945, in Garrett. He died in 1997. In her younger days she worked at her father’s tavern, known to many as Martin’s in downtown Garrett. She also worked at Electric Specialty Motors in the late 1960s. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rosary Society, and Harvest House. Surviving are her children, Robert (Mary) Lung of Auburn, Tina (Steve) Baker of Aiken, S.C., and Gerald (Trinita) Lung of Fort Wayne;4 grandchildren, Erin (Rodney) Edgar, Matthew (Christy) Lung, Jenna Lung, and Jared Lung; 4 great-grandchildren, Jackson, Carter, Sophia and Annabelle Lung; 2 brothers, Norbert Muzzillo of Avilla and Bernard Muzzillo of Winona Lake, and a sister, Theresa Whitcraft of Winona Lake. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Mass of Christian Burial June 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2011
Lung Martha J, 61, of R. 3, Syracuse, died Thursday at her residence. She was born July 16, 1928 in Jay County. On June 19, 1949 in Cromwell she married Dr. Herman L. Lung. She had lived in Ligonier until 1985 when she and her husband moved to Lake Wawasee. She was office manager for Lung Veterinary Clinic in Ligonier for many years. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Thelma Franklin of Stockton, Mich.; two daughters, Joetta of Fort Wayne, and Julie of Milford; a son, James of Fort Wayne; a brother, John Ireland of Dunkirk; two half-brothers, Don Martin of Stockton, Mich., and Maynard Martin of Kimmell; and a half-sister, Mrs. Robert (Min) Depwig of Chico, Calif. A son preceded her in death. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-2-1989
Lung Merritt E, 80, of Wawasee Village, R. 4, Syracuse, died Friday at his home. A retired farmer and carpenter, he was born Dec. 15, 1891 at Cromwell to Solomon and Emma (Galloway) Lung. His marriage to the former Jeanette Ruch occurred April 17, 1913. He is survived by three sons, Maurice, Syracuse, Edwin, Williamsport, Pa., Steven, Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1972
Lung Ora (Mrs. Nicholas), residing one mile west of Butler Center, died Sunday at the Donald Sollenberger home, five miles north of Kendallville. She took seriously ill with a hemorrhage of the lungs while en route to Wolcottville with her husband and their nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lung of S. Peters St. They stopped at the Sollenberger home. A physician was summoned from Kendallville, but she died an hour later. She was born at Avilla on January 30, 1860. She and Mr. Lung were married on March 30, 1880 and lived on the farm near Butler Center for more than forty years. Surviving besides the husband are three sons, A. C. of Butler Twp, Merritt C. of Wolcottville, and Forrest E. of Kendallville; two brothers, Charles Lobdell of Mark Center, O., and Orlan Lobdell of California; a sister, Mrs. Thomas Kelham of Avilla; three half-brothers, Lewis Lobdell of Chicago, Urie Lobdell of Fort Wayne, and John Lobdell of California; and eight grandchildren. She was a member of Butler Center Methodist Church where services took place Tuesday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-6-1925
Lung Preston "Pret", 94, R. 2, Syracuse, died July 9 in Kilgore Nursing Home, R. 1, Pierceton. Death was due to complications. He was born in Noble County Jan. 8, 1870 to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lung and had lived his entire lifetime in the Cromwell community. He was a retired butcher. He was married in 1943 to Ella Hall in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Brosnahan of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Mrs. Viola O’Brian of Santa Barbara, Calif.; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one brother, George of R. 1, Pierceton. Funeral Sunday in Lakeside Mennonite Chapel at Lake Wawasee. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-9-1964
Lung Rachel, 85, pioneer of the Cromwell community, died at her home Wednesday of last week. Surviving are four sons, Lee, George, Clifton and Harry, all of Cromwell. Funeral Saturday from the home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1936
Lung Ruth M, 97, of Kendallville, died July 26, 2005 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was born September 16, 1907 in Indiana County, PA. to Andrew Lincoln and Essie (Cocanower) Ober. On June 6, 1937 near Corunna she married Chester D. Lung. He died June 18, 1990. She retired in 1970 from the East Noble school system after a 40-year teaching career in several area schools. She was a graduate of Garrett High School and Manchester College. Surviving are a daughter, Rita Caldwell of Kendallville; sister, Melissa Taylor of Goshen; granddaughter, Kristina (Ken) Wisner of Kendallville; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Alisha, Tiffany and Austin Woods and Mackenzie Wisner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester D. Lung; and brothers, Joseph, Paul, Forrest and Kendall Ober; and sisters, Gertrude Buchanan and Velma Ober. She was a teacher from 1930 to 1970 at schools in Fulton, Allen, DeKalb and Noble counties, retiring from East Noble School Corp. She was a member of Kendallville Garden Club, BPW, Retired Teachers Association and Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, where services were held. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 7-27-2005 ~ 7-28-2005
Lung Sarah (Flowers), died October 19, 1898 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Perry Miles, in Milford. She was born July 1, 1819 in Champaign County, Ohio and moved to Noble County in 1853. She was the mother of 10 children, including John W. and S. D. of York Twp. Burial, Albion Cemetery. * 10-27-1898
Lung Stanley E, 84, of R. 2, Syracuse, died Tuesday at his residence. The son of Lee and Verna (Hull) Lung, he was born Sept. 24, 1899 in Elkhart County. In 1920 he married Erma Dull, who died in 1967. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Rice of Syracuse; a son, Dr. Herman of Ligonier; a brother, Wilbur of Cromwell; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-3-1984
Lung Verna, 82, of Ligonier, died last Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 18, 1881 to Smith and Belle (Rodebaugh) Hull, and had been a lifetime resident of the Cromwell-Ligonier communities. Survivors include two sons, Stanley and Wilbur of Cromwell; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Weaver, Cromwell, and Mrs. Leota Harnish, Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Lee, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. + 12-?-1963
Lung Walter L, 88, died Wednesday in his rural Garrett home. He was a teacher for 40 years in Noble, Whitley and DeKalb County schools. He was owner and operator of the 205 Garden Market for 45 years. He received his teaching degree from Manchester College. He was an active member of the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren, where he was recognized last year for being a member of the church for 78 years, the longest of any current member. He was a member of Gideons International and the Indiana Association of Retired Teachers He was born June 23, 1910 in Benzonia, Mich., to Albert and Catherine (Frisbie) Lung. He married Lucille Bradley on June 4, 1935 in the Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Jan of Angola and Larry of New Palestine; one daughter, Marsha Laundre of Southaven, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One brother, Chester, preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. Auburn Evening Star 2-11-1999
Lusby Deborah J, 54, of Sunbury, Pa.,died Sunday morning, at home. She was born October 7, 1958, in Kendallville,the daughter of Jack and Betty Edmonds. She graduated from East Noble High School and Anderson College. She married Dean Lusby on Dec. 20, 1980. They had 2 sons, Jeremiah and David. She is survived by her husband; her sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Marlenah Lusby of Douglassville, Pa., David Tyler of Ashburn, Va.; hyer parents; her brothers, John, David and James Edmonds. Funeral Dec. 15 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery.  ^ 12-13-2012
Luse Orville V, 87, formerly of Waldron Lake, Rome City, died Monday in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Born May 13, 1899 in Sheridan, he was the son of Albert F. and Florence S. (Ross) Luse. On June 11, 1940 in Indianapolis he married Thelma Griffith, who died July 24, 1983. He had lived at Waldron Lake 23 years, moving from Indianapolis. He was a retired railroad employee and an electrician at the round house in Indianapolis. He was head of a railroad union and a member of Rome City Masonic Lodge. Two brothers, Glenson and Corliss, preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-26-1986
Luse Thelma G, 84, R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday in the Lutheran Home, Kendallville. She was born April 15, 1899 in Worthington to Frank and Lennie Griffith. She was married June 11, 1940 in Indianapolis to Orville V. Luse, who survives. She had resided in Rome City for 21 years, moving from Indianapolis. She spent 40 years as a secretary for Traveler’s Insurance Co., and was a member of the First Christian Church. A sister and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-24-1983
Lusk Charles B, 66, Christian Church pastor at Kimmell, died March 16 at his home. Surviving are the wife, Stella; one son, Robert, South Bend; 6 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 3 brothers and a sister. Funeral Friday at the residence with burial at Mt. Tabor, Ohio. + 3-?-1943
Lusk Stella, about 68, (b. 3-14-1879) was found dead in her chair Oct. 30, 1946 at her home in Kimmell. Death was due to coronary thrombosis. She was the widow of the late Rev. Frank B. Lusk, who died in March 1943. She is survived by a son, Robert of Dowagiac, Mich.; a son-in-law, Alva Millnott of Bowling Green, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Ocie Crist, and a brother, O. E. Kettison, Lima, Ohio. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Mt. Tabor. + 10-?-1946
Luther Arthur F, 70, R. 4, Albion, died Wednesday (d.7-7-1976) at his home. He was born May 23, 1906 in Allen County to Frank and Jeannie (Golden) Luther. He married Thelma Cleland in Albion June 26, 1937. He was an Albion resident since 1918 and a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Albion Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife; five sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Georgia) Braun, Fort Wayne, Mrs. John (Irma) Lux, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edward (Ruth) Bouse, Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Claude (Rosella) Plumb, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ben (Martha) Lemmon, Albion. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Luther Audrey L, 78, of Albion, died January 20, 2001 in Provena Sacred Heart Home of Avilla. She was born to Alva and Ethel (Pippenger) McCoy on October 8, 1922 in Green Center. She retired from Dana Corp., Churubusco, in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Charleen Donley of Fort Wayne; a sister, Patty Uhl of Florida; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Luther, in 1961; a sister and 2 brothers. Services in Orr Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-25-2001
Luther Bertram C died here at his home Monday (b. 1-29-1871 - d. 6-26-1944). He was born in Fort Wayne and lived there until about 11 years ago. He and his wife had been married for over 50 years and had resided in Albion for about 11 years. He is survived by his widow, Margaret; and two brothers, James C. at Riverside, Calif., and Percy W. at Chicago. Funeral June 28 at Bonham Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-?-1944
Luther Eunice B was born Oct. 30, 1915 and died Aug. 17, 1973. Services at Trinity United Methodist Church Aug. 20. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-17-1973
Luther Franklin W was born in Fort Wayne Oct. 3, 1879, the son of Israel and Rachael Luther. Of his family only three brothers survive him, Percy W. of Chicago, James C. of Arlington, Cal., and Bertram C. of Columbia City. In 1904 he was married to Jennie Golden, who with 5 daughters and 3 sons, survive him, Georgianna, Irma, Ruth, Rosella, Martha Ellen, Walter, Arthur and James. For many years the family lived near Albion in York Twp. He died on Feb. 2, being 53 years, 3 months and 29 days of age. Funeral at Albion U. B. Church Saturday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 2-?-1933
Luther Franklin W "Snuffy", 70, of Kendallville, died March 11, 2008 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a truck driver most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Albion American Legion Post 246 and the Kendallville Eagles Lodge. He was born June 13, 1937 in Albion to Walter and Eunice (Bennet) Luther. He married Elizabeth Kroh on March 23, 1973 in Knoxdale, Pa. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Cathy Luther of South Whitley; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Arlene and David Miller of Edwardsville, Ill., and Amanda Holmer of LaPaz; 5 grandchildren, David and Andrew Miller, Nathaniel, Abigail and Emma Holmer; and a sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Duke Marsh of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Richard. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites by Albion American Legion Post 246. ^ 3-13-2008
Luther James E, 61, died Feb. 13, 2005. He was born at the family farm in Albion. He retired, in 2000, after 34 years with Navistar Corp. He served his country as a 21-year member of the Air National Guard, retiring in 1999. He was a member of New Haven United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 246, F&AM Lodge 740, and FOE Lodge 3164. He is survived by his wife, Karon; son, Jeremy B. Luther of New Haven; daughters, Mindy L. Bussard and LeeAnna (Dan) Rondot, both of New Haven; 2 stepsons; a brother, Franklin W. Luther of Kendallville; a sister, Cynthia A. Marsh of Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eunice Luther; and brother, Richard B. Luther. Service is Wednesday at the New Haven United Methodist Church. Burial in IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. * No date Contributed by S Bennett
Luther James F, about 41, (b. 6-4-1920) Albion, an agent for Standard Oil Co., died of a heart attack Oct. 5, 1961 at the Walter Reed farm southwest of Albion in York Twp. He operated the Reed farm on a rental basis and had bought a load of hogs at a sale and was aiding in unloading them at the time he suffered the heart seizure. Survivors include the widow, Audrey; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl Donley of Avilla; two brothers, Walter and Arthur of Albion; and five sisters, Mrs. Rosella Plumb, Mrs. Georgia Braun and Mrs. Ruth Bouse of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Erma Lux of Whitehaven, Tenn., and Mrs. Martha Lemmon of Albion. Funeral Saturday in Albion First Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1961
Luther Jennie, 69, (b. 10-6-1885 - d. 2-20-1955) of the Albion community, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are three sons, Walter, Arthur and James, all of Albion; five daughters, Mrs. Ben Lemmon, Albion, Mrs. Melvin Braun, Mrs. Edward Bouse, Mrs. Clyde Plumb, all of Fort Wayne and Mrs. John J. Lux, Memphis, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; 5 brothers, John Golden of Noble County, Edward of Fort Wayne, George of South Milford, Fred of Avilla, and Ray of Angola and one sister, Mrs. Clayton Haire of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Albion. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 2-24-1955 + 2-?-1955
Luther Richard B, 18, (b. 4-26-1940) died Aug. 27, 1958 at the Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Luther of R. 4, Albion. Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Frank and James, and one sister, Cynthia. Funeral at the EUB Church in Albion Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1958
Luther Thelma L, 68, of R. 3, Albion, died Tuesday (d. 9-27-1983) at McCray Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1915 in Noble County to Willard and Edna (Elser) Cleland. On June 26, 1937 in Albion, she married Arthur P. Luther, who died July 7, 1976. Only cousins survive. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-27-1983
Luther Walter G, about 68, of 403 N. Oak St., Albion, died Jan. 6, 1974 at McCray Hospital. He was born Jan. 29, 1905, the son of Franklin and Jennie (Golden) Luther. He married Eunice Bennett in Albion Aug. 15, 1934. She died Aug. 17, 1973. He was a retired employee of McCray Refrigerator Co. Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia of Fort Wayne; two sons, Franklin of Kendallville, and James of Fort Wayne; five sisters, Georgie Braun of Fort Wayne, Irma Lux of Memphis, Tenn., Ruth Bouse of Coldwater, Mich., Rosetta Plumb of Fort Wayne, and Martha Lemmon of R. 1, Albion; 4 grandchildren. One son and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1974
Lutter Alberta, 79, of rural LaOtto, died July 27, 2004 at her residence. She was born in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Irwin and Daisy (Gordon) Green. On October 19, 1946 she married Clarence S. Lutter in Churubusco. She lived in the LaOtto area all of her married life. Surviving are her husband; a son, Steven K. of Mishawaka; a daughter, Karen S. Sweeney of rural LaOtto; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1944 and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne and the Churubusco OES. She worked in Magnavox Corp. in Fort Wayne until 1946. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 7-29-2004
Lutter Beverly A, 76, LaOtto, died November 4, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 19, 1937 in LaOtto, a daughter of Dalton and Hazel (Pepple) Rhodes. On October 5, 1953 she was married in Columbia City to James E. Lutter. Employed at Dana Corporation in Churubusco for 22 years, she retired from there in 1999. She was a member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto and Churubusco Order of the Eastern Star 136. Her husband died January 28, 2007. Surviving are her sons Randy J. (Diane) Lutter and Dexter A. (Cindy) Lutter, both of LaOtto; a sister Lavonne (Bob) Householder of LaOtto; her grandchildren, Renee (Chae) Dolsen, Ryan Lutter, Kelly (Euigno) Rodriguez, Jamie (Corey) Bailey, Becky (Jake) Robinson, Sterling Lutter, Jeremy (Jen) Lutter, and Jason (Amanda) Lutter; and her great-grandchildren Hunter, Colt, and Berkley Dolsen, Taylor Lutter, Nicholas Noble, Kellan and Easton Robinson, Brian Lutter, Kahne Bailey, and McKale Lutter. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Doug Cartwright and Everett Rhodes; and by a sister Betty LaRue. Funeral November 8, 2013 at Sheets & Child Funeral Home. Burial, Bethehem Cemetery.  Sheets & Childs 11-4-2013
Lutter Clarence S, 91, of LaOtto, died Feb. 2, 2014, at the Chandler House in Kendallville. He was employed at B.F. Goodrich, Woodburn, and retired in 1986 after 25 years. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Huntertown Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Shrine, and Fort Wayne York Rite. He spent his youth in Knox and moved to LaOtto in 1940. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was born on Jan. 9, 1923, in Chicago to William F. and Freddonna (Yarian) Lutter. He married Alberta Green on Oct. 19, 1946. She died July 27, 2004. Surviving are a son, Steven K. Lutter of Mishawaka; a daughter, Karen K. Sweeney of LaOtto; 3 brothers, William F. (Della) Lutter Jr. and Robert E. (Sharon) Lutter, both of Fort Wayne, and Ralph (Lois) Lutter of LaOtto; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Lutter, and a sister, Gwendolyn Liggett. Funeral, Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Riverview Cemetery, Allen County. ^ 2-4-2014
Lutter Fredonna, 84, R. 1, LaOtto, died June 2 at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 3, 1896, to Moses and Lucy (Sheets) Yarian. She married W. F. Lutter Sept. 1, 1921and lived in Chicago. In 1929 they moved to Knox in Stark County. They have lived at their present residence since 1939. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Gwendolin) Liggett, R. 2, Churubusco; five sons, Clarence, Jim and Ralph, LaOtto, William and Robert, Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Service Friday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-4-1981 + 6-2-1981
Lutter James E, 73, died unexpectedly January 28, 2007 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was co-owner of LaOtto Farm Supply since 1972 and was engaged in Swan Twp farming. He graduated from Huntertown High School; served in the U.S. Army and had formerly been employed at J.I. Case in Churubusco. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto; Huntertown Lodge 689 F&AM; and had served on the LaOtto Volunteer Fire Department many years. He was born March 2, 1933 in Starke County to Wilhelm Fredrick and Fredonna (Yarian) Lutter. He married Beverly Rhodes on October 5, 1953. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Diane, and Dexter and Cindy of LaOtto; 4 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, Clarence, and Ralph and Lois of LaOtto, Bill and Della of Huntertown, and Bob and Sharon of Huntertown; 8 grandchildren and spouses, Renee and Chae Dolsen, Ryan Lutter, Kelly and Jason Noble, Jamie and Corey Bailey, Becky and Jake Robinson, Sterling Lutter, Jeremy and Jen Lutter and Jason and Amanda Lutter; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gwendolin Liggett, on July 16, 2006. Services Thursday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Bethlehem Cemetery. ^ 1-30-2007
Lutter Linda Kay, 48, of rural LaOtto, died April 1, 2005 in her home. Born in Garrett, she graduated from Garrett High School in 1974 and was a lifelong resident of the LaOtto area. Surviving are her husband, Randy J. Lutter; 2 sons, Jeremy (Jennifer) and Jason (Amanda); her mother, Betty Adams; a brother, Larry (Shelly) Adams, all of LaOtto; and a grandson, Brian Lutter. She was preceded in death by her father, Dale E. Adams, in 1994. She assisted her husband on their Swan Twp farm and owned and operated Farmer's Corner Restaurant in LaOtto from 1981 to 1993. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and was past president of the LaOtto Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. Service Monday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Bethlehem Cemetery. ~ 4-7-2005
Lutter William F, 84, of R. 1, LaOtto, died June 23 in Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. He was born in Knox July 7, 1897. He married Fredonna Yarian Sept. 1, 1921. She died June 2, 1981. A resident of Noble County most of his life, he was a farmer and member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Gwendolin) Liggett, Churubusco; five sons, Clarence, James and Ralph, LaOtto, and Robert and William, both Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services June 25 in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 7-1-1982 + 6-23-1982
Luttman Beatrice A, 65, was born March 17, 1907 in Hamilton to Earl and Letha Howard and married Jennings Luttman Dec. 26, 1925. He survives. She was a retired elementary school teacher having taught in DeKalb and Steuben Counties. She belonged to the Hudson Garden Club and Retired Indiana School Teacher’s Association. She was a member of the Hudson United Methodist Church and its WSCS. She died April 12 of a sudden heart attack. Surviving in addition to the husband are two sons, Don of R. 2, Avilla and Roger of Saline, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Cummins of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Marion Alexander of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and nine grandchildren. Services April 15 at Hudson Methodist Church. Burial, Circle Cemetery. ~ 4-20-1972
Luttman Clark M, 81, died Saturday at his Fort Wayne home. He lived in Fort Wayne since 1942 and was born August 8, 1902 on a farm near Corunna, the son of David and Gertrude (Griffith) Luttman. He married Margaret Brennan of Garrett. He worked at the B&O Shops in Garrett. In 1934 he became employed as power engineer at Slick’s Laundry. Surviving are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Ruth Dunafin of Elkhart, and nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. ~ 1-13-1983
Luttman Gaytha A, 82, died at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla Nov. 26. She was born July 25, 1913 in Garrett to H. A. and Myrtle (Cox) Hinklin. On Feb. 1, 1939 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett she married Harold Luttman. He died in May 1954. She had worked for Sacred Heart Home for 15 years and was a member of American Legion Post 240 Auxiliary in Avilla. Surviving are a daughter, Ann Buckles of Avilla; 4 sons, Phil of Kendallville, David of Avilla, Michael of Nappanee, and Harold of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. ~ 12-7-1995
Luttman Jacob M, 67, R. 1, Wawaka, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital of a heart condition. He was born July 27, 1907, the son of David and Gertrude (Griffith) Luttman. On April 27, 1967 in Kendallville he married Isabella Rice. He moved from Garrett to Steinbarger Lake in 1963. He retired in July 1972 as an engineer of the B&O Railroad. He was general chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, a member of the Masonic Temple, Scottish Rite, Eagles, Elks and Moose. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. William Colen, Marion, and Mrs. David Jones, Fremont; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Roger Newman, Wawaka; and a stepson, Herman Lehman, Sturgis; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Dunafin, Elkhart; and a half-sister, Mrs. Dora Holmer, Elkhart; a brother, Clark, Fort Wayne; and a half-brother, Harry McCullor in Calif.; 4 grandchildren. Services in McKee Funeral Home in Garrett last Friday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Luttman James M, 69, died Sept. 11, 2003 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had been a truck driver and a supervisor at Kendallville Foundry before retiring in 1987. He was a member of the First Church of God in Kendallville. He was born July 4, 1934 in LaGrange County, the son of Donald and Una (Lawson) Luttman. He married Annette J. Welch on March 26, 1954 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Addam Carmony of Falmouth; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, James Jr. and Ginger, Jeff and Jennifer, Jerry and Barbara and Jon and Tina, all of Kendallville; a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Horace Long of Covington, Ba.; 3 grandsons, Joshua and Patrick Luttman and Cole Carmony; and 6 granddaughters and their spouses, Jenny and David Hill, Brooke Luttman, Emily and Chad McKinley, Hillary Luttman, Alexis Carmony and Madyson Carmony. Services Sunday at the First Church of God. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-12-2003
Luttman Waneta F, 55, of R. 4, Syracuse, died Monday at Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen. She was born in Ashley Oct. 1, 1927 to Ray and Fairy (Schemp) Godwin. On Feb. 8, 1948 she married Wymond "Pete" Luttman. She moved from Kendallville to Syracuse in 1959 and had been employed by Salem Bank & Trust in Goshen. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and the Junior Mothers Club, Syracuse. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Kevin (Cinda) Galloway of Goshen; three sons, Randy of St. Petersburg, Fla., Michael of Indianapolis, and Craig with the U. S. Air Force in Alconbury, England; two sisters, Virginia Hale of Angola, and Josie Barker of Kendallville; a brother, Dale of New Haven; and 2 grandchildren. Services Thursday at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + No date
Lutts Otho Ross, 44, died Jan. 23 at his home on Jay St., Ligonier. He was born near Rome City, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lutts. Surviving are the widow; a son, Wilson; and 2 brothers. Funeral Tuesday at Kerr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1937
Lutts Sadie R, wife of Frank Lutts, was born at Rome City Aug. 3, 1863. She was married March 23, 1895 and for 24 years had lived in Elkhart. Surviving are her husband; her stepfather, John A. Squibb; and a brother, D. E. Squibb of Elkhart. She was a member of the Castle United Brethren Church of Elkhart, Shiloh Field Woman’s Relief Corps, and the DAV. Funeral at the home Sunday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 3-24-1927
Lutz Kathryn L, 41, of Coldwater, Mich., died today in Cameron Hospital, Angola. She was a former Auburn resident, formerly employed at Weatherhead Co., Angola, and a member of the Faith Baptist Church, Orland. She was born Dec. 21, 1947 in Auburn to Buddy E. and Mary Lou (Maier) Freed. She married Paul E. Lutz on March 19, 1975. She is survived by her mother; her husband; two daughters, Melinda MacDonald and Jennifer Lutz; one son, Matthew Lutz, all of Coldwater; two brothers, Thomas Freed of Auburn, and Jeffrey Freed of Garrett; one sister, Cheryl Rowlison of Auburn; her grandmother and step-grandfather, Leta and Liston Searfoss of Butler; and her grandmother, Dessie Freed of Kendallville. Services Wednesday in McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 5-15-1989
Lutz Robert G, 55, former Blue Lake and Green Center resident of DeBary, Fla., died Nov. 2 in VA Hospital in Fla. He was born June 7, 1922 to William and Mary Kettern Lutz of Fort Wayne. He served in the Army during WW II and was a cement contractor in the Fort Wayne area. His first wife, Marilyn, died in 1970. Survivors are his wife, Doris; a son, Paul William of Wabash; one grandchild; two brothers, Phil and Paul of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Rodgers of Orland and Mrs. Doris Wisniewski of Spencerville; and a stepson, Max Dunaway of Sanford, Fla. Graveside services in Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-2-1977
Lutz William was born in New Albany, New York, April 18, 1823; died in Rome City Dec. 18, aged over 75 years. He married Anna Slate March 13, 1862, and they had 4 children. The oldest preceded him in death when a few days old. He leaves a companion, 2 sons, one daughter, 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers and one sister. Funeral at Free Will Baptist Church. ^ 12-23-1898
Luxemburg William Lloyd, 85, died June 25, 2005 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born Dec. 30, 1919 near Mt. Pleasant, in Perry County to William and Elva (Lampkins) Luxemburg. He married Ethel Miller on May 4, 1949 in Owensboro, Ky. He was a farmer and self-employed carpenter and was associated with the Jehovah Witnesses in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Jan of Kendallville; and granddaughter and her spouse, Christina and Rob Hoag; a great-granddaughter, Ivy Hoag; and a sister, Elsie Chandly of Grandview, Ind. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-26-2005
Lybarger Roy Forest, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lybarger, was born in Wayne County, Ohio in 1884. When he was 3 years of age his parents moved to Kendallville, where they have lived ever since. In May 1904 Roy was thrown from his carriage and seriously injured, from which he never fully recovered. Early in January he slipped and fell on the ice, striking the back of his head, the result of which was congestion of the brain. He died Jan. 29, 20 years 9 months and 4 days old. He leaves a father, mother, 2 brothers and one sister. Funeral at the Church of Christ in Kendallville. ^ 2-10-1905
Lyman Calista, daughter of John and Ann Longyear, was born near Kendallville March 18, 1858. She died July 20, aged 35 years 4 months and 2 days. She married Milton S. Lyman March 30, 1882. They had one child who died after a few days. She leaves a husband, a mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church of Kendallville July 23. ^ 7-28-1893
Lyman Thomas R was born in Northfield, Mass., May 6, 1819 and died Dec. 21. He was married to Angeline Moore in 1850. She and 3 children, Milton, Elmer and Annie, survive. He came to Kendallville in 1858 and engaged in business. Shortly after this he became associated with Hiram McCray in the produce business. In 1875 he retired from the firm and purchased the farm upon which he lived to the time of his death. He was a member of Kendallville Lodge No. 276, F&AM. Funeral at the residence Dec. 23. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-26-1890
Lynch Alice P, 86, died Thursday at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, coming to the United States in 1945. She moved to Spencerville in 1985. Her husband, Lawrence, died in 1965. Surviving are two sons, Dan of Spencerville, and Frank J. of Santa Monica, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, W. Va. + 10-12-1989
Lynch Frieda L, 86, died March 24 in McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1895 in DeKalb County, the daughter of George and Alta (Stark) Kern. She married William Lynch in Fort Wayne July 25, 1925. He died July 11, 1963. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rudolph (Adele) Kienzler, Albion; three sons, Leon W., Lyle G. and Duane L., all of Goshen; a sister, Edna Conley of De Land, Fla.; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Six brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Burial, Zion Cemetery, West Fairfield. ~ 4-1-1982 + 3-24-1982
Lynch Grace Mae, 89, died Friday in McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1891 in Orange Twp to Orville and Clara (Conley) Rimmel. She was married May 19, 1927 in Noble County to Fred Lynch, who died July 22, 1964. She was a co-owner of Rimmel Hat Shop and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville, the American Legion Auxiliary and BPW. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1981
Lynch Marjorie E, 54, of Goshen, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born July 29, 1935 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Albert and Edna (Hougendobler) Leamon. Her mother survives in Kendallville. On Sept. 21, 1955 in Kendallville she married Duane Lynch, who died Jan. 25, 1988. A graduate of Kendallville High School, she moved to Goshen from Kendallville in 1955. She was employed by Kirsch Co. in Middlebury. Surviving are a daughter, Debra of Elkhart; two sons, Lynn of Tampa, Fla., and Michael of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Elmer (Carolyn) Conner of Sturgis, Mich.; a brother, Albert Jr. of Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Services Friday in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Violett Cemetery. + 12-11-1989
Lynch Michael, eldest son of Mrs. Michael Lynch, was born in this city Aug. 9, 1864 and lost his life while on duty as a railroad employee at Chicago Feb. 7, aged 35 years 5 months and 28 days. He leaves a wife, 2 young daughters, a mother, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral from the Catholic Church at Avilla Sunday with interment at the cemetery there. ^ 2-16-1900
Lyon - Grandpa died one day or night last week. ^ 2-10-1881
Lyon Athol Biggs, 51, wife of Graham S. Lyon, died at her home here Monday following a stroke of apoplexy Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Biggs, Noble-Whitley circuit court judge. Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Lyle Schuman of Madison, Wis., and Miss Barbara, a student at the University of Wis.; and her mother, Ligonier. Funeral Feb. 5 at the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1942
Lyon Jane, 89, of Swan Twp died Sunday at the Hope Hospital in Fort Wayne. She is survived by two sons, William of Howe and Jason of Swan Twp. Funeral this morning at the Swan M. E. Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 6-19-1912
Lyon Jason, son of Lenard and Jane Lyon, was born in Swan Twp Oct. 28, 1860, died at his home in Swan Twp Sept. 8, 1912, age being 51 years, 9 months and 11 days. On Sept. 18, 1898 he married Minnie V. Loveall. He was afflicted with cancer of the throat and for several months has suffered much, and death came as a relief to him. His age was 51 years, 10 months and 10 days. He is survived by a wife and one brother, his father and mother having preceded him in death, the latter dying only a few months ago. The funeral was at Swan M. E. Church Tuesday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 9-11-1912 & 9-18-1912
Lyon Lenard was a native of Jefferson County, New York, born in Leray Twp Aug. 16, 1816. He came to Noble County in 1843 and settled in Swan Twp on land he occupied until his death. In 1850 he married Jane E. Knapp, and they had five children, two of whom preceded them in death. He died at his home in Swan Twp on the 28th day of last July (1895). He was an active member of the "Regulators" in the late ‘50’s. An attack of hip disease at the age of 16 seriously threatened his life, and for 5 years he struggled uncertainly between life and death. He partially recovered, but during his whole after life was afflicted, and his physical energies impaired. His condition governed his occupation and he became a school teacher, continuing in that honorable and useful avocation for many years. + Clippings book
Lyon Lenard, aged 78 years and 11 months, died July 28 at his home in Swan Twp. ~ 8-1-1895
Lyon Lucille, 63, of Skinner lake, R. 1, Albion, died Saturday (d. 10-20-1979) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Nov. 10, 1915 in Wren, Ohio, she was the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Wyburn) Finkhousen. She married Arthur C. Lyon June 26, 1938 in Poneto. She moved to Skinner Lake three years ago from Fort Wayne. She was a retired nursery school teacher and member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Vicki) Banks of R. 5, Columbia City; a son, Richard K. of Tallahassee, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 10-?-1979
Lyons Alice, 73, died Thursday at her home in Swan of a heart attack. She had been a resident of Swan for the past 43 years. Surviving are a son, Verl, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Simon, Kendallville and Mrs. Claude Lung, Beulah, Mich.; and one brother, Curtis Sollenberger, Beulah, Mich. Funeral Monday from the Cedar Creek Church. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. 2-16-1945
Lyons Alice, 76, died Friday in McCray Hospital. She has lived here since 1930. Surviving are the husband, Lester Verl; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Gralah, Gary; one sister and three brothers. She was a member of the Avilla Methodist Church. The body was taken to L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home where services were held Monday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 1-12-1961
Lyons Lena, 85, (Mrs. Verl) died Saturday at the Odd Fellows Home in Greensburg, Ind. Funeral March 4 in the chapel at Greensburg. Burial was in the cemetery there. ~ 3-7-1974
Lyons Lester Verl, 83, died July 1at the Odd Fellows Home in Greensburg. He and his wife had resided in Avilla until a month ago. He had a shop where he repaired TV’s and radios and was a member of Ben Hur and the Odd Fellows Lodge at Kendallville. His wife, Lena, is the only survivor. Burial, Odd Fellow Cemetery. ~ 7-5-1973 + 7-?-1973
Lytell Nora E, 87, formerly of Elkhart, died Monday at the Crows-Haven Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. She was born May 18, 1897 in Hamilton and on Jan. 14, 1914 in Auburn she married William J. Lytell. He died Nov. 30, 1969. She was a member of the Simonton Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Richard (Lorrain) Mangum of Syracuse, Mrs. Ed (Leanna) Walerko of Elkhart, Mrs. Max (June) Strater of Albion, and Mrs. Stanley (Norma Jean) Bender of Fort Wayne; four sons, Larsen E., Paul W., and George W. of Elkhart, and Orrie L. of Fort Myers, Fla.; 26 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. + 7-23-1984
Lytle Ira, 68, former Kendallville resident, died Sunday at Sturgis Hospital. He had resided the past 20 years in Sturgis, Mich. He was born March 22, 1908 in LaGrange to Frank and Addie (Canfield) Lytle. On Aug. 7, 1940 he married Helen Brady in Kendallville. He was formerly employed by McCray and Sea Maid Mfg. Co. in Kendallville. He also worked for Process Metals, Sturgis. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Ira Lee and Ronnie of Sturgis; two brothers, Merle, Miami, Fla., and George, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and five grandchildren. One son, Larry, and two sisters preceded him in death. Services in Foglesong Funeral Home, Sturgis. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1977
Lytle Martha, 32, drowned while wading in White River southwest of Indianapolis June 11, 1948. She was swept off her feet into a strong current and became panic stricken, then disappeared downstream where her body was found 1000 feet away. Her son, William, 13, has been living at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mills near Roanoke, Ind. Her brother, John Wood, lives at Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Carrol Goldwood, Columbia City. She has three half-sisters, Mrs. Clyne Miles, Roscoe, Calif., Mrs. Robert Wolfe and Mrs. Sidney Bryant, Albion; two half-brothers, Richard A. Wood, Churubusco, and Robert Wood, Albion. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood of Albion. Funeral Sunday at Roanoke with interment at Andrews, Indiana. + 6-?-1948

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