Maas Regina died April
3d at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Meyer Jacobs in Ligonier, Ind., at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 26 days.
She was a native of Winweiler, Rhein Pfalz, Germany, and came to this
country and Ligonier 12 years ago. Her husband preceded her in death 17 years ago.
She was the mother of five children, all of whom survive. They were all
present at her funeral. Two years ago, acting under advice of physicians, she
undertook the trip, all by herself, to Europe in search of health, and visited Carlsbad in Bohemia where she
remained one year and returned again to this country.
She made annual visits to all of her children, three of whom live in
Chicago, one daughter in Red Oak, Iowa, and one in Ligonier, Mrs. M. Jacobs.
Her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number
of sorrowing relatives and friends. Ligonier Leader April 7, 1887, Contributed by Judy Richter
Mabie Bertha, 61, R. 1, Ligonier, died
today in Goshen Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1916 in Noble County, she
was the daughter of William Edward and Mary (McFarren) Stoner. She married
Gerald Mabie May 10, 1934 in Noble County. She was a lifetime Ligonier area and
Noble County resident and was a member of the Ligonier Church of Christ.
Survivors include the husband; the father of Ligonier; two daughters, Mrs.
Raymond (Frances) Jones, R. 1, Ligonier, and Mrs. Leonard (Phyllis) Wilsey, Fort
Walton Beach, Fla.; one son, Ronald, Wawaka; one brother, Harold, Sun City,
Ariz.; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in
Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1977
Mabie Eli, 78, died Wednesday in Hillcrest Nursing Home at
Columbia City. Born Jan. 15, 1886 in Kosciusko County to John and Anna (Long)
Mabie, he had resided in the North Webster community most of his life. In 1908
he married Fannie Snoke, who died in 1924. He was a retired farmer and a member
of the Mock Church, North Webster. Surviving are four sons, Gerald of Ligonier,
Eugene of North Webster, Orvin of Bristol and Lavon, Columbia City; a brother,
Ben, and a sister, Elizabeth Hart, both of North Webster; 12 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren. Funeral Dec. 5 from Harris Funeral Home, North
Webster. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery. + 12-?-1964
Mabie Ronald, 40, of Crestview, Fla., and a former Ligonier resident,
died Thursday in MCA Medical Center, Fort Long Beach, Fla. He was
born Sept. 28, 1946 in Wolf Lake, the son of Gerald and Bertha (Stoner) Mabie.
On Aug. 10, 1985 he married Linda McKibbin. He moved from Topeka to Fla. a year
ago and was a heavy equipment operator for Parker Mechanical of Crestview. He
was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife; father and
stepmother in North Webster; a daughter, Michelle of Wawaka; two sons, Michael
and Christopher of Wawaka; a stepdaughter, Leslie Harnish of Crestview; two
stepsons, Leo Harnish of Millersburg and Brian Harnish of Crestview; and two
sisters, Phyllis Willsey of Crestview and Frances Jones of Ligonier. Services Monday in Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. +
5-21-1987
Mabilangan Edith M (Hetrick), 71, was born Dec. 27, 1904 in Woodburn to
Julian and Clara (Coffelt) Sweet. She married Jose (Joe) Mabilangan Nov. 15,
1948 in Fort Wayne. She died Saturday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne and had
been a resident of Kendallville for 40 years, moving there from Woodburn.
Survivors include five daughters, Joyce Smith, former editor of The Avilla News,
Jeanette Hetrick, Joan Shippy and Carol Weber, all from Kendallville, and
Jerrilynn Martin, Denver, Colo.; one son, James K. Hetrick, Tustin, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Marie Kurtz, Kendallville, and Mrs. Eve Yoquelet, Deming, N.M.; 12
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband, one daughter, one son
and one brother preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in
Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~
12-2-1976 + 11-?-1976
Mabilangan Jose M "Joe", 73, 851 S. State St., died Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born March 19, 1903
in San Goaquin, Ste. Tomas, Batangas, he was the son of Gavino and Sebastina (Malihan)
Mabilangan. He married Edith Mae Sweet Hetrick on Nov. 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne.
He lived in the U. S. since July 1924. He was a resident of this area for 15
years after moving here from Chicago. He was the former custodian of the Elks
Lodge on Mitchell St. Survivors include 4 stepdaughters, L. Joyce Smith, Fort
Wayne, Jeanette Hetrick, R. 2, Joan Shippy, R. 3, and E. Carol Weber, R. 1; one
sister, Lenore de los Reyes, Chicago. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins
Funeral Home Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1976
Mabus Avis E died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 13,
1923 to Carl and Catherine (Weingart) Mabus in Wayne Twp, where she lived her
entire lifetime. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and
Ben Earley of Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral
Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-26-1999
Mabus Carl F, 85, R. 1, died today in the Lutheran Home,
Kendallville. He was born Jan. 26, 1889 in Columbia City to Fred and Catherine
(Hoffman) Mabus. He married Catherine Weingart Aug. 2, 1922 in Kendallville. She
died Jan. 12, 1962. He moved to Kendallville from Garrett in 1910. In 1915 he
became co-owner of the Toggery Shop in Kendallville and later bought the store.
He was active in the business until his death. A part-time farmer, he was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church, former president of Lake View Cemetery
Association, past member of the Noble County Fair Board, a member of American
Legion Post 86, Odd Fellows Lodge, F&AM Lodge 276, Apollo Commandery 19 KT,
DeKalb 57 R&SM, Garrett Masonic Lodge 129 RAM, Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne,
and was a WW I veteran. Surviving are two daughters, Avis Mabus, R. 1, with whom
he made his home, and Mrs. Ben (Kathleen) Earley, 603 E. Diamond St.; one
brother, Fred, Largo, Fla.; two grandsons. One sister preceded him in death.
Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View
Cemetery. + 12-?-1974
MacDonald Robert C, 46, of Ligonier, died unexpectedly June 2, 2011, at his residence.
Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-4-2011
MacDonald Ronald P, 84, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He
came to the area from Gary in 1970 where he was a retired steel worker and was a
member of Catholic Church. He was born in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia April 29,
1889. His wife, Christine, to whom he was married in 1929 in Boston, Mass.,
preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Msgr. Arthur, Albion; two daughters,
Mrs. Eugene Zilkowski, South Bend, and Mrs. William Roach, Santa Monica, Calif.;
and a sister, Sadie, Sidney, Nova Scotia. Funeral Friday in Blessed
Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1973
Mace John S, 62, died Oct. 11, 2003. He had retired from Silgan
Plastics after 38 years of service. He was born March 16, 1941 in Gary to
John and Geneva (Starkey) Mace. On Oct. 12, 1961 he married Mary Ruwersma.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Dennis Cole of
Syracuse; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Beverly Mace of Ligonier; 4
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, John Jr. in 1963; 2
brothers, Everett and Harley; and 2 sisters, Hazel and Mary. Graveside
services Tuesday at Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-13-2003
Machon Vina V, 66, of LaGrange, died
Saturday in Parkview Hospital. Born in Noble County Aug. 22, 1914, she was the
daughter of Riley and Ella M. (Bates) Donat. She had been employed by Lambright’s
Hatchery and was a member of LaGrange Church of God. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Delmar (Barbara Ann) Core, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Ira (Sandra)
Carnes, Dunedin, Fla.; 7 sisters, Vera Speicher, LaGrange, Vira Wilson, Rome
City, Velma Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Robert (Viola) Lash, Lexington, Mrs.
Loyle (Velda) Holden, South Gate, Calif., and Mrs. James (Venita) Parker of
Middlebury; and 7 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in LaGrange Church
of God. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Howe. + 4-?-1981
Macias Noah, infant of Ligonier, died Tuesday at Parkview Noble Hospital.
Graveside services Friday at Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-30-2008
Macias Alyssa M, newborn, died Nov. 1, 2009
at Parkview Noble Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Jose and
Heather (Taylor) Macias of Ligonier; 3 brothers, Jose and Gustavo Taylor, and
Fernando Macias; grandparents, Arlene Collins and Larry Taylor of Ligonier,
Hermelinda Reyes and David Macias of Mexico. She was preceded in death by
a brother, Noah, on Oct. 28, 2008. Graveside service Nov. 7 at Oak Park
Cemetery. ^ 11-6-2009
Mack Helen, 85, died Oct. 31, 2000. She was born in Kendallville on
Sept. 21, 1915 to George and Mathilda (Wible) Steckley. After graduation
from Indiana University, she joined Swift & Co. and retired in 1985 as
manager of its credit union. She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Christian Mack; 2 brothers, Vern and
Glenn Steckley; and a sister, Mary Vandervoort. Services Saturday at First
Presbyterian Church in Wilmette. Burial, Memorial Park Cemetery. +
11-2-2000
Mack John D, 17, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort
Wayne, of cancer. A Fort Wayne native, he had lived at Big Lake since 1977 and
was a senior at Central Noble High School. Surviving are his parents, Gerry and
Marsha (Clem) Mack of Big Lake, rural Albion; a grandmother, Mary Freimuth of
Fort Wayne; two sisters, Juli Fenton and Cari Schoeph of Fort Wayne; and a
brother, Aaron of Columbia City. Funeral Saturday in Smith & Sons
Funeral Home, Columbia City with graveside services in Monroeville IOOF
Cemetery. + 3-8-1989
Mackie Andrew, 90, Albion, died Saturday in Garrett Hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1887. His wife,
Retha, died in
Jan. 1973. He was a resident of the Albion area 50 years, coming from Scotland.
He was a retired Standard Oil dealer and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors are one stepson, Claremont Wilhelm, Goshen; 3 grandchildren and
4 great-grandchildren. One stepson preceded him in death. Funeral
Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. +
1-?-1978
Mackie Bertha L, 58, died Friday while shopping
in Wolf & Dessaur’s in Fort Wayne from a heart attack. She was the
daughter of Simon and Mary Cramer. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; a
son, Claremont Wilhelm of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ida Brewster
of Albion, Mrs. Edith P. Williams of Garrett, Mrs. Bernice Walton of Albion; 3
brothers, S. J. of Jackson, Mich., W. H. and A. G. of Garrett; and 2
grandchildren. She was a member of Albion Pythian Sisters and Eastern Star
Lodges. Funeral at the residence March 11. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery.
+ 3-?-1946
Mackie Retha, about 83, of Albion, died Jan. 2, 1973, at her home. She was born June 17, 1889 in Jefferson,
the daughter of Frank and Mary (Lucy) Schauweker. She was a lifelong
resident of this community and was a retired practical nurse from McCray
Hospital. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are the
husband, Andrew; one son, Lavon Mahnesmith of Garrett; a sister, Mrs. Alice
Forker of Calif.; a brother, Walter of Avilla; a stepson; two grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral
Jan. 30 at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill
Cemetery. + 1-27-1973
Macklin Carrie May, 69, a lifelong resident of Avilla and widow of the
late Cowden Macklin, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Padgitt at
Avilla Jan. 26 from complications. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Mike Dolan, who for years operated the Dolan Hotel at Avilla. Surviving are
three daughters, Mrs. Rachel Hostetter and Mrs. Padgitt of Avilla, and
Mrs. Floss Yarian, Swan Twp; a sister, Mrs. Radie Hart of Garrett; and
two brothers, Peter of Avilla and Frank of Fort Wayne. The husband died in 1934.
+ 2-?-1938
Macklin Cowden was born June 22, 1848 in New Springfield, Ohio. He
was a Civil War veteran, having enlisted at the age of 16 in Co. K. 18th
Regiment, Ohio Infantry Volunteers. After his discharge he came to Indiana where
he made his home with Ben Renkenberger in Swan Twp, following the trade of
painter and decorator. In 1889 he married Carrie M. Dolan. They had 4 daughters and 2 sons, one daughter and 2 sons preceding
him in death. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Avilla, the Masonic
Lodge, Eastern Star and Life Associates of Ben Hur. He died Feb. 7 at the
age of 82 years, 7 months and 16 days. He is survived by the widow; 3 daughters,
Mrs. Seckle Yarian of Swan Twp, Mrs. J. E. Padgitt of Avilla, Mrs. Ora Miller at
home; and 4 grandchildren; a sister, Laura Miller of McKeesport, and a brother
George of Hubbard, Ohio. No date
Macomber Arlene H, 64, Drake Road, died Thursday in Lutheran
Hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1912 in Kendallville to Emory L. and Laura
(Harp) Hamilton. She married Pete Failor Dec. 20, 1939. He died June 2, 1959.
She married William H. Macomber Feb. 24, 1962. He died Oct. 17, 1969. She was a
lifetime Kendallville resident and was executive secretary at Flint &
Walling, a member of First Christian Church, Kendallville, Tri-Kappa, Noble
County Red Cross Board. She is survived by 5 stepchildren, Mrs. Janet Raynor,
Bryn Mawr, Pa., Mrs. Ann Page, Indianapolis, William A. Macomber, Fort Wayne,
Marshall Macomber, Indianapolis, and Bart Macomber, Atlanta, Ga.; one sister,
Miss Ruth Hamilton, Kendallville; one brother, Dr. Emory D. Hamilton, Fort
Wayne. Funeral in First Christian Church, Kendallville, Saturday.
Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Macomber John F, 79, of West Chester, Pa.,
died Monday in West Chester. He was born in Kendallville Aug. 3, 1906 to Herbert
H. and Lena (McCray) Macomber. He was a graduate of Kendallville High School and
Cornell University where he received a B. S. degree, and Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania. He was employed by Goldman Sachs in Philadelphia
where he retired Jan. 1, 1977. He was a member of Hershey’s Mill Country Club.
His wife, the former Esther Browne, died in 1978. Surviving are a daughter,
Carol C. of Upper Darby, Pa.; two sons, John F. Jr. of Chester Springs, Pa., and
Allen B. of Frankfurt, Germany; and six grandsons. Services Thursday in
the Chapel of Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, Pa. Burial, Arlington
Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Pa. + 5-26-1986
Macomber William A, 69, former president of Flint & Walling Mfg. Co.,
died May 6, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was the owner,
president and CEO of G&L Corp and also worked for IBM and Aro Mfg. in Bryan,
Ohio. He graduated from Cornell University with a master's degree in
electrical engineering and served in the U.S. Army as an engineer at the Space
Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. He was a past director of Lincoln
National Bank and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Surviving are his wife,
Elise; a daughter, Martha Leader of Clarendon Hills, Ill.; a son, Bradford; 2
brothers, Herbert of LaGrange, Ga., and Marshall of Indianapolis; a sister,
Janet Raynor of Bryn Mawr, Pa.; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a sister. Private family services Thursday. Burial,
Lindenwood Cemetery. ^ 5-11-2002
Macy Patricia L, 69, a resident of Churubusco, died August 3, 2001 at
Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born October 6, 1931 in Wolcottville, a daughter of John
Claude and Lula Mae (Gevedon) Halsey. She graduated from Albion High
School in 1949. On October 11, 1952 she married Charles E. Macy and spent
most of her married life in Churubusco. She was currently employed at Dana
Corporation in Columbia City, where she had worked for the past 12 years.
Since age 14 she had attended the Big Lake Church of God, north of Columbia
City. Surviving are her husband; her son and daughter-in-law, David and
Tina Macy of Ege; her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and James Eckert of
Churubusco; 3 brothers, Ralleigh Halsey of Kimmell, Delver (wife Tina) Halsey of
Rome City, and Marion (wife Pearl) Halsey of Cromwell; and her sister Justine
(Mrs. Norbert) Gaff of Green Acres, Florida; 5 grandchildren, Nathan Macy of
Fort Wayne, Dustin Macy of LaOtto, Molly Macy of Ege, Bradley Eckert of
Churubusco, and Huong Nguyen of Churubusco. She was preceded in death by
her parents; 2 sisters, Stella Halsey and Dora Lawson; and 5 brothers, William
F., Kelly, Elbert, Warren and Denny Halsey. Funeral August 6 at Big Lake
Church of God. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 8-23-2001
Macy Sarah B died in Detroit Nov. 23. She was 73 years, 8 months and 11
days, the wife of F. B. Macy. She was for many years a resident of Kendallville
and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves a husband, a daughter,
Alice B. of Detroit; a son, James C. of Boston; and a brother, C. W. Dunn of
Brimfield, Ind. ^ 12-19-1892
Madden Anna A, 78, died Wednesday of last week in McCray Hospital. She
had no survivors and was housekeeper for the Sisters of Providence of St. Jude’s
Parish before going to the Sacred Heart Home eight years ago. She was a member
of St. Jude’s Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. Rites Friday
in St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery, Fort
Wayne. ~ 7-26-1962
Madden Anna D, about 57, (b. 1-13-1897) a lifelong resident of the
Wolf Lake community, died Jan. 24, 1954 at the Luckey Hospital
in Wolf Lake from a heart ailment. Surviving are the husband, Ross E.; a son,
Donald E. at home; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Haney of Albion; two grandchildren;
four brothers, Arthur, Theodore and Charles VanMeter of Churubusco, and William
VanMeter of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Wisel of Roanoke, Mrs. Walter
Ruckman of Hicksville, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth Pence of Churubusco. Funeral Jan.
27 at Christian Chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1954
Madden Donald E, 75, of Rantoul, Ill. died Aug. 7, 2009 at St. Joseph
Medical Center, Bloomington. He was born Jan. 10, 1934 in Wolf Lake, Ind.,
the son of Ross and Anna VanMeter Madden. He married Lois Stults Dec. 28,
1954 in Wolf Lake. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, David (Judy) Madden of
Burleson, Texas, Terry (Denise) Madden of Paxton; 3 grandchildren, Janie (Jared)
Latimer, Jason and Kate Madden. Funeral Aug. 11 at American Lutheran
Church, Rantoul. Burial, Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul, with military rites
by American Legion Post 287 of Rantoul. ^ 8-9-2009
Madden Joseph W, 73, was born July 6, 1879, in Allen County and had been
a resident of this vicinity the past 15 years. He was a patient in the
McCray Hospital where he died Thursday. Surviving are the wife, Florence; a
brother, Perry E., Churubusco; a nephew, Jack Madden, Tri Lakes. Funeral
Sunday at Clark Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 3-6-1952 +
2-?-1952
Madden Ross E, 78, R. 4, Albion, died Monday in Alfran
Nursing Home, Columbia City, from a heart attack. A native of Green Twp, he was born Aug. 25, 1898 to David E. and Nellie (Priest) Madden. On
Nov. 27, 1920, he married Anna Dove VanMeter in Churubusco. She died in
1954. As a young man he resided in the Wolf Lake area. He moved to his present
home in 1936. He was a former school bus driver and a retired employee of
Creighton Brothers in Warsaw. He belonged to the Eagles, Moose and Masonic
Lodges. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Haney, R. 4,
Albion; one son, Donald, Rantoul, Ill.; five sisters, Minnie Miller and Clittie
Miller of Ligonier, Bessie Rothermel, Logansport, Goldie McKeeman,
Harlan, and Marjorie Yoder, Texas; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services Wednesday at Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel, Columbia City.
Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1977
Madden Woodward, about 42, died at his Long Beach, Calif. home about
Monday of last week following a heart attack. He was a native of Ligonier and
Noble County before going to Calif. about 14 years ago. Surviving are the widow,
Mary Jane; a daughter, Carol Sue at home; three brothers, Orley of Logansport,
Ross of Albion, and Clyde of Chicago; and six sisters, Mrs. Minnie Miller and
Mrs. Clyttie Walton of Ligonier, Mrs. Bessie Rothermel of Logansport, Mrs. Clem
Yoder of Churubusco, Mrs. Alvie Fowler of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Goldie McKeeman
of Harlan. Funeral Tuesday at EUB Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. +
3-?-1955
Madel Gertrude Fay, 78, resident of Kendallville the past 25 years, died
at her home at 310 N. Main St. today. She was born Jan. 22, 1892 in
Embarrass, Wis., the daughter of Judd and Gertrude Matteson Waite. She married
William G. Madel July 27, 1916. He died in 1964. They moved to Kendallville 25
years ago from Plymouth. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Betty LaVigne,
Kendallville, and Mrs. J. L. (Gertrude) O’Connell, Plymouth; 7 grandchildren;
3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. T. Y. Cahas, Chicago. A son preceded
her in death. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, where funeral
will be held Thursday. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery at Plymouth. + 6-?-1970
Madinger Lois E, 84, of Noblesville, died
Tuesday in Riverview Hospital at Noblesville. She was born in Noble County Oct.
12, 1897 to George and Alma Rauh and married Arthur J. Tritch Feb. 27, 1924 in
Noble County. He died Oct. 14, 1950. On June 11, 1953 she married Edward P.
Madinger in Indianapolis. He died Dec. 6, 1979. She had lived in Noble County
prior to moving to Indianapolis in 1940. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph
(Eleanor) Waltz of Noblesville, Mrs. Richard (Nelda) Worthington of Freeport,
Ill., and Norma Tritch of Phoenix, Ariz.; a stepson, Edward T. Madinger Jr. of
Indianapolis; two sisters, Flossie Bahls of Kendallville, and Esther Krehl of
Corunna; a brother, Herbert Rauh of Burr Oak, Mich.; 6 grandchildren. Two
brothers, Clarence and Forrest, preceded her in death. Services Friday
at St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +
8-3-1982
Madison Clyde, about 66, (b. 6-28-1880) who had been a sufferer
with arthritis for several years, died Aug. 10, 1946 at his
Albion home. Surviving are the widow, Susan; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Fike of
Union City, Mich., Mrs. Franklin Eytcheson of Ligonier, and Mrs. Ralph French of
Albion; two sons, Dale of Albion, and Polk of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs.
Effie Hile of Columbia City; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Monday
at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1946
Madison Dale A, about 59, (b. 8-23-1905) was found dead in his
home in Albion April 29, 1965, a victim of hanging. Authorities said he ended
his life apparently Tuesday evening. He was a retired railroader and never
married. He was the son of the late Clyde and Susan Wilson Madison. Surviving
are three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Fike of Elkhart, Mrs. Ilah French of Payne, Ohio,
and Mrs. Leona Myers of Ligonier; and one brother, Polk of Denver, Colo. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1965
Madison Delila, 77, died Sept. 26. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Cleve Hile of Columbia City; one son, Clyde; and several
grandchildren. Funeral Friday at the home of her son. Burial, Albion
Cemetery. + 10-?-1933
Madison Emily M was one of four children born to William and Fanny
Bliss. There were four boys and two girls, Frank T., Charles W., and Mrs. Mary
L. McCarty, all of whom except Charles, with the parents have preceded her in
death. She was born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, June 16, 1849 and died at the home
of her brother Charles Dec. 1, 1921, aged 72 years, 5 months and 15 days. About
8 years ago she married Loren Madison of East Jordan, Mich. They lived
there until his death about three years ago. She leaves a stepson and
two nieces and one nephew. She was a member of the M. E. Church at Brimfield
where funeral was held Sunday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 12-?-1921
Madison Hazel, 87, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor,
Columbia City. Formerly of Albion, she was a retired elementary school teacher.
Her husband, Polk, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy
Gallaty of Galt, Calif.; a son, Clyde of Lancaster, Calif.; a sister, Erma
Jarrett of Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. There are no
services. + 2-3-1990
Madison Susan was born Feb. 14, 1885 and died Sept. 22, 1962.
Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Sept. 25. Burial, Rose Hill
Cemetery. + 9-?-1962
Magee Howard Cook, 57, died April 14 in the V.A. Hospital, Indianapolis. He
was born April 14, 1927 in Plainville, Wis., the son of the late Alonzo and
Charlotte (Cook) Magee. He served in the U. S. Naval Reserve during WW II, was a
dairy farmer and had worked the past 15 years for Joan Kelham, CR 4, Avilla.
Survivors include a brother, Charles, Madison, Wis.; and two sisters, Lilly
Becker, Madison, and Edna Statt, Fort Wayne. Services Friday in McKee-Miles
Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Marion National Cemetery. ~ 4-26-1984 +
4-12-1984
Magers Charles E, 68, of Wawaka, died Wednesday in Marion VA
Hospital. He was born March 21, 1921 in Westfield, N.Y., the son of Edward J.
and Esther F. (Lehman) Magers. He was a lifetime area resident and a U. S. Air
Force veteran of WW II. He retired in 1977 as truck driver for Associated Truck
Lines and was a member of 7-10 Pioneer Club. Surviving are two sisters, Jane
King of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Jack (Mary) Gaerte of Wawaka; and a brother, Thomas
of Fort Wayne. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial,
Orange Cemetery. + 7-12-1989
Magers Edward J, 46, died Sunday at his home in Wawaka from
kidney disease. He is survived by his wife Esther, and four children, Mary,
Jane, and Tom at home, and Charles in the Air Corps at Reno, Nev.; and 5
sisters. He was a veteran of WW I, serving with Co. J. 138th Engineers, and was a member of the Albion American Legion Post. Funeral June
30 at Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1943
Magers Esther Frances, 50, (b. 6-14-1900) a resident of Wawaka,
died Sept. 8, 1950 at McCray Hospital from cerebral embolism. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emory King of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Jack
Gaerte of Wawaka; two sons, Charles and Thomas of Wawaka; the mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Lehmann, Westfield, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Lennie Simpson, Westfield,
N.Y., and Mrs. Lee Noyes of East Syracuse, N.Y.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral at Wawaka Methodist Church Sept. 11. Burial, Orange Cemetery. +
9-?-1950
Magers Mary E died at her home in Churubusco Feb. 6. She was 89 years old last Sept 29. Funeral
Feb. 8, in the Church at Ege. Burial, Ege Cemetery. She is survived by 5 children, Mrs. W.
A. DeVault of Kendallville, Edmond L. of Thayer, Mo., Mrs. Lawrence Maloney of
Cromwell, Ursula at home, and Frank A. of Stanton, N.D.; 11 grandchildren and 7
great-grandchildren. Her husband, Dr. F. M. Magers, died in 1915 at the
age of 78 years, and her oldest and youngest children also died, Cassimer
B. in 1924 at the age of 59, and Gertrude, 21, in 1912. She was born Sept. 29,
1844 near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio, and when she was 2 years old her
parents moved to Allen County, settling near Maysville, now Harlan. Her father,
Judge Metzger, was prominently identified with Allen County politics for many
years, serving as judge of the probate court. He was Allen County clerk when he
died in 1877. Her parents were among the early Allen County settlers. She went
to school at Harlan and was a pupil of Frank Magers whom she later married in
1864. They came to Churubusco where the young doctor chose to practice medicine.
This was the year before the Civil War ended. She served as school teacher in
the first frame school house in Churubusco. In 1876 he built the home which
stands today on N. Main St. and which for many years was the finest home in
Churubusco. She was a member of the Ege Church. * 2-8-1934 ^ 2-6-1934
Maggart Albert, 69, Cromwell, died Sunday at his residence.
He had been a school teacher in the Cromwell area 42 years. He was born Dec. 12,
1897 in Cromwell to Lucius and Cora (Barcus) Maggart and had lived his
entire lifetime in the area. On Oct. 17, 1925, he was married to Mabel Leedy
in Warsaw. She survives. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving in addition to the
widow are one son, Max, New Carlisle; two daughters, Mrs. John Turner, Cromwell,
and Mrs. John England, Syracuse; and 4 grandchildren. Services Wednesday
at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. ~
9-7-1967 + 9-?-1967
>Maggart Alverna, 94, of Ligonier,
died April 27, 2012 at North Ridge Nursing Home in Albion. She was born
Dec. 31, 1917 50 Hugh and Susannah (Eberly) Warstler in Elkhart County. On April
14, 1936 she married Russell Maggart. He died in 1997. She was a member of
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Jerry
Maggart of New Haven and Jim (Hilda) Maggart of Hephzibah, Ga.; one daughter,
Karen (Charlie) Tapp of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren, Michele (Christopher) Tobat,
Charity Baldowski, and Toni (Jeff) Whitney; 7 great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Rose,
Katelin, KIenzi, Arilyn, Breanya and Hunter; one brother, Arvid Warstler of
Michigan; and one sister, Gloria Austin of Michigan. She was also preceded
in death by a son, Blaine Maggart; and one brother, Adrian Warstler.
Funeral April 30 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^
4-29-2012
Maggart Andrew J "Andy", 29, of rural Swan Twp in Noble County,
was found dead June 11, 2000 west of Churubusco as the result of a drowning
accident. He was born in Columbia City January 17, 1971 to James R. and
Gloria (Kirkpatrick) Maggart. They survive near LaOtto. He was a
Swan Twp farmer and was employed as a welder fabricator at Asphalt Drum Mixers
in Huntertown. He was a 1989 graduate of East Noble High School and lived
his entire life on the family farm northeast of Churubusco. He was a
member of the Sons of the American Legion and Gilbert Davis American Legion Post
157, Churubusco. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Michael
and Debra Maggart of Fort Wayne; a grandmother, Isabelle Maggart of Columbia
City; a grandfather, Frank Kirkpatrick of Churubusco; a niece, Amanda Maggart;
and 3 nephews, Brian Maggart, Timothy Schneider and James Ladig. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother, Alice Kirkpatrick and his grandfather,
Ferrold Maggart. Services in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco.
Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-15-2000
Maggart Beverly, 59, died June 11 in Tucson, Ariz. She was born
April 5, 1934 in Wilmot, the daughter of Walter and Alys (Wilkinson) Klingaman. In July 1952 in Cromwell she married E. Max
Maggart. She was an antique dealer and had lived in Ariz. since 1980. She graduated
from Cromwell High School in 1952. Surviving are her husband; a son,
Dwaine of Miramar, Fla.; a brother, Bradley Klingaman of Cromwell; and a sister,
Sharon Kohnen of Downers Grove, Ill. Memorial services Monday at
Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Cremation in Ariz.
+ 6-11-1993
Maggart Blaine Russell, 1-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Deloss
Maggart of west of Cromwell died today of meningitis at Lutheran Hospital
in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mrs. Russell Maggart of
Cromwell, and Rev. Hugh Warstler of Durand, Mich. Funeral Tuesday at the
Lutheran Church. Burial, Byers Cemetery. + 3-?-1941
Maggart Cecil E, 76, of Fort Wayne, died
Sunday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He retired in 1954 as a rural mail carrier.
He was a veteran of WW I and belonged to the Trinity English Lutheran Church,
American Legion Post 47, the 40&8, the Post Office Last Man’s Club and the
Retired Civil Service Employees. Surviving are his wife, Elva W.; two sons,
Ronald R., Fort Wayne, and Richard L., Wayne, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. K. Norrell
Highland, Bellefontaine, O.; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Fred, South
Bend, and Robert, Afton, Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. Frances Draker and Mrs.
Walter Whirledge, Buena Park, Calif. Funeral Wednesday in Klaehn Funeral
Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1963
Maggart Charles W, 90, retired Lutheran minister, was a native of
Cromwell, and came to Los Angeles 33 years ago. He died Wednesday. Funeral
will be tomorrow at Pierce Bros. Los Angeles Chapel. Burial, Forest Lawn
Memorial Park. + 11-?-1952
Maggart Cora B, 73, a native of Cromwell and a resident here most of her
life, died Saturday at her home. Surviving are her husband, Lucius;
two sons, Albert of Rolling Prairie, Ind., and Joseph of Syracuse; five
grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Grover Johnston of Kimmell;
and one half-brother, Rufus Barcus of Mishawaka. Services Tuesday from
L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1953
Maggart Elizabeth B, 78, died June 3, 1993 in Goshen Hospital. She
was born in Noble County March 25, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Lula
(Ritter) Hoover. A lifetime area resident, she retired from Syracuse
Rubber Co. after 26 years. She was a member of Syracuse Church of the
Brethren. She married Joseph A. Maggart March 28, 1931. He died in
1965. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Franklin (Marilyn) Ringler of North
Webster; a son, Thomas of North Webster; a brother, Orville Hoover of Rome City;
2 sisters, Evelyn Kitchen and Mary Becker of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren. A grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren preceded her
in death. Funeral Saturday in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home of
Syracuse. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-3-1993
Maggart Ferrold, 84, a former resident of Swan Twp in Noble County and
most recently of Columbia City, died May 23, 2000 in Parkview Hospital in Fort
Wayne. He had been in failing health the past 2 years. He was born
May 2, 1916 in Cleveland Twp, Whitley County, to Santford and Dorothy (Miles)
Maggert. On December 24, 1940 in Williamstown, Ky., he married Isabelle
Deutsch. She survives. He grew up in Union Twp and the couple spent
most of their married life on the family farm northeast of Churubusco.
They moved to Columbia City 10 years ago. As a young man, he worked for
International Harvester in Fort Wayne and later worked for 30 years at Detroit
Tool & Die in Fort Wayne. After the firm closed he returned to
International Harvester, retiring as a machinist in 1969. He was also
engaged in farming in Swan Twp, Noble County, for 40 years. He was a
member of Beacon Light Chapel east of Churubusco, Whitley County Council on
Aging and a 50-year member of the Columbia City Eagles Aerie 1906. Also
surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Gloria Maggart of LaOtto;
a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Mark Pankop of Kendallville; a brother and
sister-in-law, Roy and Flora Maggart of Columbia City; 5 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters,
Inez Maggart, Helen Anderson and Geraldine Henderson; and 3 brothers, Bob,
Gerald and Eddie Maggart. Service in Sheets Funeral Home,
Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-1-2000
Maggart George, born Sept.14, 1856, died Dec.
21, 1914, aged 58 years, 3 months and 7 days.
He was the son of Adam and Lila Maggart, born and died on the old home
place where he lived all his life. When
an infant he was baptized in the Lutheran faith.
He married Mary A. Kauffman Aug. 17, 1882.
They had 5 children, Harriet B. Moore, Sidney D. Bailey, Russell C.
Maggart, Effie E. Werker and Lowell G., who died in infancy.
He leaves his wife; mother, one brother; 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
Obsequies from the Byers Church on Thursday.
Burial in nearby cemetery. Ligonier
Leader 12-3-1914 Contributed by Judy Richter
Maggart Herbert L, 32, died Dec. 28 at his
home four miles northwest of Cromwell following a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving
are the wife, Betty; a son, Michael, and a daughter, Penny, at home; his mother,
Mrs. Ruth Gardner, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Deloss of near Cromwell, and Capt.
Richard L. in the Air Force at Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas; and a sister,
Rose Marie of Cromwell. Funeral Sunday in Calvary Lutheran Church.
Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + No date
Maggart Joseph A, 55, Syracuse, died
Friday in Elkhart Hospital. Born in Noble County July 26, 1909 he was the son of
Lucius and Cora (Barcus) Maggart. He was married on March 28, 1931 to
Elizabeth Hoover. He had resided at Syracuse the past 15 years, moving there
from Cromwell. He was an employee of the Thermo-Gas Co. at New Paris. Survivors
include his wife; a son, Thomas of North Webster; a daughter, Mrs. Franklin
(Marilyn) Ringler of Syracuse; a brother, Albert of Cromwell; and 4
grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial,
Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1965
Maggart Lucius A, 84, practically a lifelong resident of Cromwell, was
found dead Monday in the Hunnicutt Amusement Park at Lake Wawasee,
not far from the home of a son, Joseph, with whom he had been staying in recent
weeks. He wandered away from the home of his son early Sunday evening and
efforts to find him proved unsuccessful. He was town marshal of Cromwell at one
time. He was born in Cromwell on May 22, 1870, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth
(Mullin) Maggart. He was married to Cora Barcus, who died on April 11, 1953.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph, and Albert, Cromwell, a teacher in Ligonier city
schools; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services from
L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell Wednesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1954
Maggart Marion, 67, of Marshall, Mich., died Monday following a stroke.
He was born in Cromwell, the son of James and Josephine Maggart, and resided
here for many years. Survivors include his wife, Zula; Twp daughters,
Mrs. Vera Ramsey of Ligonier, and Mrs. Reva Huff of Mishawaka; and a son Paul of
Mishawaka. Funeral Wednesday in Coldwater, Mich., with burial in
that city. + 12-?-1955
Maggart Russell Deloss, 81, died March 11, 1997. He was born April
7, 1915 to Russell and Ruth (Shock) Maggart. He graduated from Cromwell
High School in 1933 and married Alverna Warstler on April 14, 1936 in North
Webster. A lifelong farmer, he farmed the land owned by the Maggart family
since 1862. The farm received the Hoosier Homestead Farm award in
1976. Surviving are his mother, Ruth Gardner of Ligonier; wife; sons,
Jerry of New Haven, Jim of Hephzibah, Ga.; daughter, Karen Tapp of Ligonier;
brother, Richard of Peru; sister, Rose Albrecht of Canton, Ohio; grandchildren,
Michele Tobat, Charity Hawkins and Toni Whitney; great-grandchildren, Breana
Whitney and Kaleb Tobat. One son, Blaine, and one brother, Herbert,
preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Calvary Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-11-1997
Maggert Ethel Iona, 34, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Dull, south of Ligonier, Wednesday. While
putting on her overshoes Saturday, she was playing with a pup. The pup scratched
her on the thumb, and from the small scratch, blood poisoning developed. At
first not much attention was paid to the slight scratch, but Sunday the entire
arm had become entirely swollen and a physician was consulted. Although
everything possible was done for the lady to stop the spread of the poison, she
gradually grew worse, and the end came Wednesday. Besides her parents, she is
survived by one daughter. The funeral was held at the Sparta Church Friday. +
3-?-1927
Maggert Frances, 75, formerly of Cromwell, died last Thursday at
her home at Albion. Funeral was held Saturday at Henney Funeral Home at
Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, John; six sons,
Cecil (Maggart) of Fort Wayne, Kenneth of Chicago, Wilfred and Charles of
South Bend, Ray of Mishawaka, and Robert of Albion; two daughters, Mrs. Frances
Draker of Albion, and Mrs. G. G. Mayhausen of Elkhart; three sisters, one
brother, 10 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. + 8-?-1938
Maggert John, 82, a former Cromwell resident, died Saturday at the Elkhart home of two of his daughters, Mrs. Walter Whirledge
and Mrs. Francis Draker. Funeral was Tuesday at Henney Funeral Home.
Burial, Sparta Cemetery. The Maggerts were for years residents of
Cromwell, only leaving here a few years ago for Elkhart. He was employed by M.
Moore & Co. as a logger and also in the mill. Surviving are the daughters
and five sons, Cecil (Maggart) of Fort Wayne, Kenneth of Chicago, Fred of
South Bend, Ray of Mishawaka, and Robert of Albion and Martinsville, Ind.; one
sister, Mrs. Spalden McMann of Cromwell; 10 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. His wife and a son, Charles, preceded him in death. +
1-?-1945
Maggert Keith R, 51, of R. 3, Columbia City, died Monday at
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 24, 1934 in Whitley County to
Harvey and Helen (Waldron) Maggert. On Oct. 4, 1953 he married DeMaris J. Jagger.
An Army veteran of the Korean War, he had lived at Ind. 109N since 1966. In 1967
he opened Poplar Bluffs Western Store. He was a 1951 graduate of Churubusco High
School and a member of Merriam Christian Chapel, National Rifleman’s
Association, John Birch Society and National Federation of Independent
Businessmen. Surviving are his mother, Helen Howbridge, in Columbia City; his
wife; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Junelle) Stout of R. 4, Columbia City, Mrs.
Alan (Regina) Sturgill of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Eddy (Becky) Lee of R. 8,
Columbia City; a son, Gregory R. of R. 10, Columbia City; two sisters, Marjory
Bennett of Columbia City, and Mrs. Tom (Doris) Gross of Fort Wayne; a brother
Rex of Goshen; and 4 grandchildren. Services Thursday at DeMoney-Grimes
Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-4-1985
Maggert Ray died at his home in South Bend Saturday following a heart attack. A native of Cromwell, he had resided in
Mishawaka before moving to South Bend a few years ago. He was a veteran of WW I
and an employee of Midstate Freight Inc. in South Bend. Surviving are his widow,
Maude; a daughter, Mrs. Doris Stump, Ligonier; a stepson; one stepdaughter; four
brothers, including Cecil E. (Maggart) of Fort Wayne, Robert of Creston,
Iowa, and Wilfred and Kenneth; two sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Whirledge and Mrs.
Fannie Draker, both of Elkhart; nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
+ 11-?-1956
Maggert Robert E (d. 12-13-1968) Services were held Dec. 17
in the Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion for a former area
resident. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. He was born March 2, 1898 in Cromwell and for
many years was a rural mail carrier in Albion. He and his family moved to Afton,
Iowa in the 1940’s. He was born March 2, 1898 in Cromwell. Survivors include
the widow, Violet; one son James of Iowa; and one daughter, Mrs. Ernest
"Jeanne" Bailey of Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Bonnie Whirledge of
Calif.; and 6 grandchildren. Five brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Albion Masonic Lodge and OES, a veteran of WW I and a
member of VFW and American Legion. ~ 12-2-1968
Maggert Susan (Mrs. John) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Baltz in Auburn Sunday after a long illness. Services were held
at the Altona Church this afternoon. Burial in Christian Union
Cemetery. The deceased was a sister of W. P. Allman of this place. ~ 3-18-1914
Maggert Thurlow, a 14-year-old son of James Maggart, living about four miles west of Cromwell,
died Monday afternoon. In company
with two other boys, Thurlow was walking along the railroad track, about a half
mile east of town. A freight train
came from the east and Thurlow attempted to get on it to ride into town.
He missed his hold, however, and was thrown under the train.
Both legs and one arm were cut off and the body horribly crushed, fifty
cars passing over the body before the train was stopped.
The coroner was summoned and a jury impaneled, and a verdict rendered in
accordance with above facts. The funeral was held Wednesday from Byers’ Church, three miles west of Cromwell,
and was largely attended. Ligonier Leader 5-30-1901
Maggert Wilfred, 77, died Monday in Memorial Hospital,
South Bend. He was born in Cromwell, the son of John and Francis (Hursey) Maggert
but had resided in South Bend many years. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bonnie
Whirledge of Cypress, Calif.; and two brothers, Robert E. of Hardy, Ark., and
Kenneth, address unknown. Funeral Friday from Orvis Funeral Home, South
Bend. Burial in South Bend. + 10-?-1967
Magginnis Caroline, 79, of R. 2, Butler, died Sunday in Betz
Nursing Home, Auburn. She was born Sept. 13, 1904 in St. Joe, the daughter of
the late Charles and Martha E. Gibford. A retired employee of Butler Universal
Tool & Stamping Co., Inc., she was a member of the Hamilton Church of
Christ. Survivors include two stepsons, Wilmer Magginnis of Auburn and Oliver
Magginnis of Phoenix, Ariz.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Darrel (Mae) Mavis of
Coldwater, Mich., Mrs. Lynn (Martha) Miller of LaGrange, and Mrs. LeRoy (Esther)
Nofzinger and Mrs. John (Janet) Gall of Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren and 27
great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo.
Burial, Eddy Cemetery, Hamilton. + 6-19-1983
Magill Mary Emma, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Magill of
Kendallville, died Monday in Lakeside Hospital. She had been
employed in the Dept. of Public Welfare offices. Funeral was Wednesday at
Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Wright Cemetery. Surviving are the parents; a
sister, Jessie Ellen at home; and two grandfathers, Harry A. Magill of
Chicago and Forrest L. Wright of Kendallville. + 5-?-1941
Magill Walter R, 56, Kendallville resident since 1925, died in his home Sunday. Born March 19, 1892 in Chicago, he was a son of Harry A.
and Emma Magill. He was a candy maker in that city and after moving to
Kendallville in 1923 had turned to bookkeeping, and later to radio repair. He
was affiliated with Kendallville Blue Lodge 276, The Royal Arch Masons, OES, and
a charter member of Noble County Past Masters Association. He was a member of
EUB Church. Surviving are the widow, Maude (Wright) whom he married March 29,
1914; a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Baker, Kendallville; the father in Chicago; a
brother, Harry Jr., Chicago; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Nessell and Mrs. Hubert
Beck, Western Springs, Ill., and Mrs. Paul Michaels, Chicago; and 2
grandchildren. One daughter and one sister preceded him in death. + 5-?-1948
Magnus El Rey E, 83, of Cromwell, died June 18, 2010 in Avalon Village,
Ligonier. He retired from Pinkerton Security Service in the late 1990s and
worked as a licensed real estate and insurance agent. He was a member of
West Noble American Legion Post 243, Ligonier. He served in the U.S. Army
during WW II, reporting directly to General McArthur. He was born March
20, 1927 in Humbolt County, Calif. to John and June (Weeks) Magnus. He
married Janice C. Bainbridge on Oct. 26, 1957. Surviving are his wife; 4
sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Martha Magnus of Sugar Land, Texas,
James Magnus of Goshen, Donald and Cecelia Magnus of Nappanee and David and
Sandra Magnus of Ligonier; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by 3 siblings and a grandson, Jed Magnus, in 2008.
Services Tuesday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Humbolt County,
California. ^ 6-21-2009
Magnuson Amos, 59, of near Kimmell, died Sunday at the Kendallville
hospital from spinal meningitis. Surviving are the widow; three daughters, Mrs.
Arthur Chiddister, Mrs. Carol Leamon, Ligonier, and Mrs. Morris Smolinski,
Auburn; two sons, Claude, Ligonier, and Glenn, Kimmell; one brother, Elmer,
Wawaka; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles Shearer, Ligonier, and Mrs. Amanda
Wintergreen, Detroit. Funeral Tuesday from Sparta Christian
Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1935
Magnuson Claude A, 90, of Ligonier, died
Tuesday at his residence. He was born July 30, 1899 in Ligonier, the son of Amos
and Elva (Campbell) Magnuson. One Oct. 9, 1921 in Albion he married Ethel
Zimmerman, who died in 1958. On Aug. 1, 1959 he married Lucille Weaver. A
lifetime area resident, he was formerly a carpenter for John Runge Construction.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ted (Hermona) Schlaich of Clearwater,
Fla.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Carl (Roxanna) Hadley of Syracuse; a stepson, Leroy
Weaver of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. Terral (Dorothy) Leamon of Ligonier; 3
grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Trinity
Assembly of God in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-8-1989
Magnuson Derek, 32, died Dec. 8, 2000 at the Medical College Hospital in
Toledo, Ohio. He was born Dec. 5, 1968 in Kendallville to Richard Magnuson
of Albion and Judy (Freeman) Owen of Garrett. He had been a sales
representative at Dana Corp. He was a 1987 graduate of Central Noble High
School and a graduate of Ball State University. Surviving are his parents;
2 sisters, Tammy Luce and Chris Magnuson of Albion; a stepbrother and a
stepsister. Services December 14 at Asbury United Methodist Church.
Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 12-12-2000
Magnuson Elmer P, son of Peter and Justina Magnuson, was one of 11
children, and the farm home was in York Twp about 2 miles west of Albion. All
have preceded him in death except one sister, Mrs. Amanda Wettergren of Detroit,
Mich. On Dec. 15, 1898 he was married to Ida Billman. They had 10
children, 7 of whom with Mrs. Magnuson survive, Harold of Fort Wayne, Theodore
of Auburn, Kenneth of Albion, Mrs. Earl Roe of South Bend, Mrs. Warren Zimmerman
and Mrs. Claude Boyd of Gary, and Mrs. Edgar Milner of Wawaka. There are 11
grandchildren. For many years the family lived on their farm just west of
Wawaka. He died Sept. 29, being more than 73 years
of age. Services Oct. 1 at the M.E. Church in Wawaka. Burial, Sparta
Cemetery. + 10-?-1948
Magnuson Elva Ann, about 77, a native of Noble County, died
Jan. 27, 1951 at her home at Ligonier. Funeral was Monday at Sparta
Christian Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur Chiddister and Mrs. Terral Leamon, both of
Ligonier, and Mrs. Edward Smolinski of Auburn; two sons, Claude of Ligonier, and
Glen of Columbia City; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. +
1-?-1951
Magnuson Glen H, 79, of Larwill, died in Whitley County Hospital Tuesday. Born March 24, 1906 in York Twp,
he was the son of Amos and Elva (Campbell) Magnuson. On Dec. 19, 1952 in Logansport, he married
Irene E. Heintzelman. He was a lifetime resident of Noble and Whitley Counties,
living in Larwill the past 26 years. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Lawrence
of Payne, Ohio; and Carl Zimmerman of Brimfield; four stepsons, Billy Jr. and
Tony E. Clingerman of R. 3 Columbia City, Donald E. Clingerman of San Bernardino,
Calif., and Benny F. Clingerman of Larwill; five stepdaughters, Joan Marks and
Ruth Douglas of Columbia City, Nancy Wright of Panama City, Fla., Dixie Nei of
New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and Mary Kay Walls of Warsaw; two sisters, Mrs. Terral
(Dorothy) Leamon of Ligonier, Mrs. Maurice (Mamie) Smolinski of
Auburn; a brother, Claude of Ligonier; 8 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren. A daughter, Frances Huss, a brother and a sister preceded
him in death. Services Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia
City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-22-1985
Magnuson Ida J, 90, of Wawaka, died Dec. 22, 1968 in
Cameron Hospital, Angola. She was born in Noble County April 30, 1878, the
daughter of Wilson and Mary (Rose) Billman, and had resided most of her lifetime
in the Wawaka community. She was married on Christmas Day of 1898 to Elmer
Magnuson, who died in 1948. Survivors include two sons, Harold of R. 3,
Auburn, and Theodore of Auburn; three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Roe of South
Bend, Mrs. Claude (Donna) Boyd of Angola, and Mrs. Warren (Maxine) Zimmerman of
Munster; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Liechty
of Allegan, Mich. One son, former Noble County deputy sheriff; and one daughter,
Treada Milner, preceded her in death. She was a member of Wawaka United
Methodist Church. Funeral at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in
Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1968
Magnuson Kenneth S, about 46, (b. 1-17-1906) suffered a heart
attack and died before help could reach him while testifying as a witness in a
damage suit being heard in Noble Circuit Court Sept. 25, 1952. Funeral was held
at First Methodist Church in Albion Sunday. Burial, Rose Hill
Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Mildred; two sons, Richard at home, and
Robert with the armed forces at Fort Riley, Kans.; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne
Applegate of R. 3, Kendallville, and Mrs. Robert Shellman of Albion; the mother,
Mrs. Ida Magnuson of Wawaka; two grandchildren; two brothers, Harold of Garrett,
and Theodore of Auburn; and four sisters, Mrs. Ed Milner of Wawaka, Mrs. Earl
Roe of South Bend, Mrs. Claude Boyd and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman of Gary. He was an
employee at General Electric in Fort Wayne. Previously he had been employed in
several capacities, among them being as deputy sheriff when his father-in-law,
the late William Hoffman, was county sheriff. + 9-?-1952
Magnuson Lucille M, 89, died October 19, 2000 in Oak Leaf Village Nursing
Center, Ligonier. She was born Nov. 2, 1910 in Wakarusa to Sherman and
Myrtle (Smith) Folk. On Aug. 1, 1959 she married Claude Magnuson in
Ligonier. He died Aug. 8, 1989. She had worked at Essex Wire,
Ligonier Telephone Co. and Ligonier Rubber Co. and was a member of Trinity
Assembly of God Church. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Roxanna
and Carl Hadley of Lake Placid, Fla., and Hermona and Ted Schliach of Calif.; a
son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Betty Weaver of Goshen; 13 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also preceding her in
death were 2 daughters, Alberta and Mardella Kiester; one son, Bob Weaver; 2
sisters, Violet Barker and Mable Folk; and one brother, Charles Folk.
Services Monday at Trinity Assembly of God, Ligonier. Burial, Oak
Park Cemetery. + 10-20-2000
Magnuson Robert A, 64, died April 5, 1995 in the emergency room of McCray
Hospital. He was born March 5, 1931 in Albion to Kenneth and Mildred
(Hoffman) Magnuson. On Nov. 17, 1950 in Brimfield he married Doris DePew. A lifetime Albion resident, he was a farmer and truck driver for
Hi-Tech Corp. in Albion. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist
Church, Brimfield Lions Club, American Legion Post 246 and Wolf Lake VFW
Post. A Korean Conflict veteran, he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star
and a Purple Heart. Surviving are his wife; a son, Kirk of Albion; 2
sisters, Joan Gienger of Albion and Jean Shanabarger of Churubusco; a brother,
Dick of Albion; and 3 grandchildren, Austin, Carey and Jaime Magnuson.
Funeral Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill
Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. + 4-5-1995
Mahlum Clarence A, 54, pattern shop foreman of Kendallville Foundry for
23 years, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born
June 26, 1916 in Blaisdell, N.D. to Christ and Anne Mahlum. He and Effie V.
Smith were married Oct. 13, 1951 in Auburn. He had resided here for the last 25
years, moving here from Blaisdell. Surviving are his wife; three sisters, Mrs.
Ethel Johnson and Mrs. Myrtle Kadnuck of Minot, N.D., and Mrs. Agnetta Slind,
Ryder, N.D.; and three brothers, Annim, Dutton, Mon., and Athon and Ellisworth,
both of Blaisdell. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home.
Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 9-?-1970
Mahlum Effie V, 52, Kendallville, died Wednesday in University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Auburn Oct. 7,
1920, a daughter of Ray and Goldie (Kristoffersen) Smith. She was a resident of
Kendallville 22 years, moving from Auburn. On Oct. 13, 1951, she was married in
Auburn to Clarence A. Mahlum, who died Sept. 29, 1970. She was employed by
Brimfield Products prior to her illness and was a member of Indian Village
Church of God in Auburn. She is survived by her mother in Auburn; four sisters,
Katherine Decker and Shelba Jean Zolman of Auburn, Marry Ellen McInturf,
Phoenix, Ariz., and Lela Blackwelder, Anderson; and six brothers, Blake, Warren,
Donald and Edgar of Auburn, John Delmar, Chicago, and Dale, Garrett. Funeral Saturday in Indian Village Church of God in Auburn. Burial, Waterloo
Cemetery. + 8-?-1973
Mahnesmith Amanda died at her home in Jefferson Twp last Thursday.
The daughter of Mortimer and Nancy Benward, she was born in Noble County Sept.
26, 1856 and died Feb. 15, 1917, aged 60 years, 4 months and 19 days. She was
next to the eldest of a family of five children, one brother, John, two sisters,
Ida and Bertha, having preceded her in death some years since. On the 6th day of Nov. 1880 she married George Mahnesmith,
and they had two children. The firstborn, Freddie, died at the age of five years and 11 months. She is
survived by her husband; a son, Frank; a grandson; a brother, Samuel. The
obsequies were held at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church Saturday. Burial,
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 2-15-1917
Mahnesmith Berton W, 71, died Nov. 30 in Memorial Hospital, South
Bend. He retired in 1983 from Liquid Carbonic after 31 years of
employment. He was born Feb. 26, 1926 in Albion and had lived in South
Bend since 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Ruth
(Homsher) Mahnesmith. On Jan. 16, 1943 in Albion he married Velma Duesler. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Connie Lou (Tony) Hardy
of Tustin, Calif.; 2 sons, Roger (Sharon) of Edwardsburg, Mich., and Richard
(Cynthia) of Granger, Ind.; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters,
Mary K. Stump of Wolf Lake, Sara Jane Conrad of Columbia City, and Betty Jo
Saggars of Ligonier; and 2 brothers, Lee of Terre Haute and Carmen of South
Bend. He belonged to the Lydick United Methodist Church and Lydick Lions
Club. He was a square-dancing caller and teacher for 30 years.
Funeral at Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend. Burial, Sweet
Cemetery. + 11-30-1997
Mahnesmith Carmen D, 85, died July 4, 2009 at his daughter's home.
He was born March 13, 1924 to Willis and Ruth (Homsher) Mahnesmith in
Albion. He married Violet Noe on June 26, 1944 in Albion. She died
Dec. 15, 2008. Surviving are his daughters, Marilyn (Thomas) Johnson and Carolyn
(Dan) Balog; a son, Randolph (Kathy) Mahnesmith; 5 grandchildren, Gregory
(April) Johnson, Randolph (Lia) Johnson, Staci (David) Norman, Natali (Marc)
Balog and Ethan Mahnesmith; 4 great-grandchildren, Samantha Johnson, Riley and
Calla Norman and Amelia Wenkus; one sister, Betty Saggars of Ligonier and one
brother, Lee Mahnesmith of Terre Haute. Preceding him in death were a
grandson, Mathew Mahnesmith; 2 sisters, Mary Stump and Sara Conrad; and one
brother, Berton Mahnesmith. He served aboard the USS Charge in WW II and
retired from Liquid Carbonic Corp. in 1986 after 42 years. He was a member
of the First Presbyterian Church in South Bend. Funeral July 7 at
Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^
7-7-2009
Mahnesmith Frank died May 15 as the result of a heart attack while
operating a manure spreader on his farm, falling dead from the seat of the
machine. He would have been 47 years old on next June 1. Born near Avilla, the
son of George and Amanda Mahnesmith, one brother and the parents have preceded
him in death. On Nov. 29, 1911 he was married to Retha Schauweker. They
had one son, Lavon. Most of his life was spent in Jefferson Twp and he
had a contract for driving a school bus the past year and had made the route
that morning. He was a member of the Rehoboth Church. Funeral from the home Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1935
Mahnesmith Freddie, about 5 years old, son of George and Mrs. Mahnesmith,
died at their home Feb. 11 of scarlet fever. + 2-11-1885
Mahnesmith George, 79, a pioneer resident of this community, died last
Thursday at the Noble County Infirmary from complications after sustaining
a fractured hip in a fall. He was born Oct. 31, 1854 in Wayne County, O., the
son of Jacob and Mary Mahnesmith. When a boy he came to Noble County with his
parents, who located on a farm near Mt. Pleasant. He grew to manhood there and
in the early years of his life took up the occupation of a farmer which he
followed until about 20 years ago. In 1880 he married Amanda Benward, who died 17 years ago. Surviving are a son, Frank of Albion; two
brothers, Lee, Kendallville, William, Jefferson Twp; and two sisters. Funeral Saturday from L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial,
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 7-?-1934 ^ 7-13-1934
Mahnesmith Ida R, 65, wife of Leander Mahnesmith, died Friday at her home
here of injuries received in a fall some months ago. She was born near
Kendallville in Jefferson Twp. One son, Willis J. of Albion; two daughters, Mrs.
Dale Starr of Hudson and Mrs. Robert C. Moses of this city; 13 grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in the local
Evangelical Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-11-1939
Mahnesmith Jacob was born in Pennsylvania, March 15, 1822, and while yet
very young his parents moved to Wayne County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood and
married Mary A. Bowersock, who preceded him in death January 2, 1872. In 1865 he, with his family, moved to Jefferson Twp,
this county, where he engaged in the sawmill business until 1875, when he
removed to a farm in Allen Twp and resided there until his death. He was taken
sick Nov. 21 with lung fever, and his decline was rapid until Nov. 28, when he
died at the age of 69 years, 8 months, 13 days.
Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church on Tuesday of last week and his remains were
laid beside those of his wife in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 12-8-1892 ^ 12-9-1892
Mahnesmith John, who was the oldest of a family of 7 children, was born
May 17, 1850 at Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, died April 16, 1920,
aged 69 years, 10 months and 29 days. In infancy he was baptized in the
Evangelical Lutheran Church. At the age of 15 he came to Noble County with
his parents. June 8, 1880 he married Laura Jane Melvin. They had one child, Mrs. Anna
Stringfellow. He leaves three brothers, Will, George and Lee; three sisters, Mrs. Katherine
Ritter, Hudson, Ind., Miss Kattie, Albion, and Mrs. Maria Wilson, Kendallville;
3 grandchildren. 4-28-1920 Albion New Era
Mahnesmith Lee, about 80, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at his
home in Kendallville July 23, 1946 from a heart ailment. He was born on a farm
near Avilla. Some years ago he moved to Kendallville and was employed at the
Flint & Walling Plant. Surviving are one son, Willis of near Albion; and one
daughter, Mrs. Dale Strater of Kendallville; one brother, William of Jackson,
Mich. Services this afternoon in Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. +
7-?-1946
Mahnesmith Ruth, about 66, died Wednesday at her home following a
heart attack. (b. 6-26-1894 - d. 3-1-1961) Survivors include three sons,
Lee of Indianapolis, Carmen of South Bend, Berton of Osceola; three
daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Mary Kathryn) Stump of Albion, Mrs. Ronald (Sara Jane)
Conrad of Columbia City, Mrs. Harvey (Betty Jo) Saggars of Ligonier; two
sisters, Mrs. Willard Glass of Columbia City, and Mrs. Harry Brackney of Albion;
twenty-three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at
Albion Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-?-1961
Mahnesmith Timothy Lee, 20, son of Lee and Marcelle (McGuire) Mahnesmith, Indianapolis, died Dec. 15. He had been ill since birth and
was handicapped. He is survived by the parents; a brother, James; and
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin McGuire, 307 E. Jefferson St., Albion. His
paternal grandparents were the late Willis and Ruth Mahnesmith. Services
Monday in Arlington Chapel, Indianapolis. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-?-1972
Mahnesmith Violet Marian, 85, of South Bend, died Dec. 15, 2008, in
Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, South Bend.
She was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Kimmell to Claude and Luella (Thatcher)
Noe. On June 26, 1944, in Albion she married Carmen D. Mahnesmith.
During World War II, she worked for the Department of the Navy in
Norfolk, Va. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Dr.
Thomas Johnson of Auburn, and Dr. Carolyn and Dan Balog of South Bend; a son and
daughter-in-law, Dr. Randolph C. and Kathy Mahnesmith of Waynesboro, Va.; five
grandchildren and spouses, Gregory and Dr. April Johnson, JD, Randolph and Lia
Johnson, Dr. Staci-Marie and David Norman, Dr. Natali Marian Balog and Mark
Wenkus and Ethan Randolph Mahnesmith of Washington, D.C.; four
great-grandchildren, Samantha Violet Johnson, Riley David Norman, Calla-Marie
Norman and Amelia Marian Wenkus; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Alice Deetz
of Helmer, Margaret Leslie of Ligonier, Dorothy Wisniewski of Dowagiac, Mich.,
and Sharon and John “Ray” Chenoweth of Mishawaka; and a brother, Robert Noe
of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Martin Mahnesmith, a
sister, Claudine Bolin, and three brothers, Norman, Ray and Roger Noe.
Services Saturday at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South
Bend. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^12-18-2008
Mahnesmith Willis J, 53, Noble County resident, died
Thursday (d. 8-19-1948) in his Albion home. A son of Lee and Ida
Mahnesmith, he was born south of Kendallville, Feb. 25, 1895 and had been a
county resident most of his life. For many years a farmer, he had been
associated with the Liquid Carbonic Company the last 15 years. Surviving are the
widow, Ruth; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stump near Wolf Lake, Mrs. Ronald
Conrad near Columbia City, and Mrs. Harvey Saggars near Ligonier; three
sons, Lee, South Bend, Carmen, Albion, and Burton, Mishawaka; two sisters, Mrs.
Robert C. Moses and Mrs. Dale Strater of Kendallville; 16 grandchildren.
Services Saturday at the Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet
Cemetery. + 4-?-1948
Maier Ignatia (Sister), 76, died of a heart attack in her room
in Sacred Heart Home near Avilla last Thursday. One brother, Louis of
St. Louis, Mo., survives. Funeral in the home Saturday. Burial,
chapel cemetery. + 11-?-1938
Maier Velma J, 78, of Fort Wayne, died Feb. 4, 2010 at Canterbury Nursing
and Rehab Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1931 in Avilla to Walter and
Lucille (Lemper) Weimer. Surviving are her husband; Donald O. Maier; 2
daughters, Deb (Bruce) Christian and Donna (Mike) Pruzin; 2 sons, Mark (Gloria)
Maier and Mike (Sue) Maier; a sister, Janet Kessler; 4 brothers, John (Joan)
Weimer, Ron (Mary Lee) Weimer, Roger (Theresa) Weimer and David (Linn) Weimer;
and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert
Weimer. Funeral Monday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, Fort
Wayne. Burial, Concordia Gardens. ^ 2-6-2010
Maierle Earl N, 54, of R. 7, Warsaw, collapsed with a heart attack at
Baer Field en route to Birmingham, Ala. and died in Lutheran Hospital, Fort
Wayne, Feb. 17. His son, Loren is an Albion resident and teacher at Green Center
Elementary School. Born March 20, 1921, he was a son of George and Carrie Jacob
Maierle. He moved from Mich. to Warsaw in 1960 and was employed in sales for a
Winona Lake firm. He is survived by his mother at Blissfield, Mich.; his wife,
Verna; another son, Ray of New Paris; three daughters, Mrs. John Staup of
Jeffersonville, Mrs. William Tucker of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Mike Henry of
Terre Haute; two sisters, Mrs. Lester Berk and Mrs. Myron Jacob of Blissfield;
and 8 grandchildren. Services at Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw Feb. 20.
Burial, Leesburg Cemetery. + 2-17-1976
Main John U, 78, former Avilla resident, died Aug. 5 at Parkview
Hospital. He was a retired 30-year employee of Warner Automotive in Auburn. He
was born June 15, 1903 in Scotland to John and M. S. Hamilton Main. Surviving
are one son, John A., Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mattie Fitch and Marsha
Muzzillo, Indianapolis; one brother, Huey; three sisters, Alice Gomersal, Isabel
Haley and Ann Gibson, all of Niagara Falls, Canada. Services Saturday at
St. Theresa Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 8-13-1981 +
8-5-1981
Main Louise V, 78, of Cromwell, died there
Sunday. She was born July 15, 1910 in Cromwell, the daughter of Harrison
and Edna (Deardorff) Leamon. On April 18, 1952 in Wawasee, she married Raymond
P. Main, who died in 1983. A lifetime area resident, she was a cook for various
restaurants and a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Surviving are a
son, Donald B. Bowling of Littleton, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marniece)
Gorsuch of Cromwell and Mrs. Hugh (Thelma) Hickman of Albion; six brothers, Terral
of Ligonier, Lloyd, Arthur and Patrick of Cromwell, Keith of Elkhart, and Max of
Wright, Wyo.; and three grandchildren. Three sons and one sister preceded her in
death. Services Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta
Cemetery. + 6-19-1989
Main Mabel died at the Glen Oaks Nursing Home at Auburn. She was born
Nov. 5, 1902, in Pa., the daughter of John and Mary (Orr) Ewart. She married
John Main in 1963. She and her husband presently operated the Old Lamp Antique
Shop in Avilla. She and her first husband, Harold Blaker, who preceded her in
death in 1962, formerly owned the Town Tavern in Auburn. Surviving besides her
husband are two brothers, Earl of Denver, Colo., and Arthur of Pittsburgh, Pa.,
and a sister, Mrs. Violet Gazzo, Pittsburgh. She was a member of Calvary United
Methodist Church, Avilla. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~
2-17-1972 + 2-?-1972
Main Raymond P, 62, of Cromwell, died Monday at
the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born June 18, 1920 in North Manchester to
Harrison and Hazel (Knisley) Main. On April 18, 1952 in Wawasee, he married
Louise Leamon. He moved from Leesburg to Cromwell in 1952. He retired from the
U. S. Army in 1962 after 20 years of service and was last employed as a truck
driver for All-Metal Mfg. Co. He was a member of Cromwell American Legion Post
421. Surviving are his wife; a stepson, Donald Bowling of Denver, Colo.; four
sisters, Mrs. John (Maydene) Lehman of Pierceton, Mrs. Fred (Dorene) Rosbrugh of
Warsaw, Mrs. Jake (Hattie) Welty of New Paris, and Mrs. Lavon (Peggy) Heckaman
of Leesburg; three brothers, William of Middlebury, Marlin and Harold of Bremen.
Services Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery.
+ 2-7-1983
Mains Edith F, 79, Elkhart, died Feb. 17 in Elkhart
Health Care Center. Born May 19, 1898 in Cromwell, she was married in 1929 to
Lewis W. Mains, who died March 3, 1942 in Elkhart. Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Joseph (Geneva) Miller, Gulfport, Miss.; a son, Robert L., Fort Walton
Beach, Fla.; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Aldo J.
(Mae) Simpson, Goshen. Funeral Feb. 21 in Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral
Home. Burial, Rice Cemetery. + 2-17-1978
Mains Edith Grace, 57, lifelong resident of Kendallville, while preparing
to retire last Tuesday evening, was stricken and collapsed to the floor. She was
born in Avilla, the daughter of Samuel and Amanda Whetsel, and had
resided here since the age of six years. Surviving are the husband; a son,
Vincent; and two sisters. Funeral Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +
12-?-1940
Mains Fred D, 83, retired printer, worked at the Avilla News office for
several years, retiring 16 years ago. He was a former resident of Albion and
served many years as the printer for Albion Mfg. Co. He was born in Bryan, Ohio,
a son of the publisher of the Bryan Democrat. His wife passed away in 1951,
after which he made his home with his stepdaughter, Hazel Partee at Evansport,
Ohio. Graveside services at Rose Hill Cemetery Saturday. + 8-?-1969
Mains Helen M, 67, died Thursday at the McCray Hospital.
She was born November 26, 1885 and died January 3, 1952. Survivors include the
husband Fred; one daughter Hazel (Mrs. Ralph) Partee of Evansport, Ohio; three
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Moyer of Union
City, Ohio, and Charles Moyer of Rossburg, Ohio; and a sister, Mrs. Harold
Alferink of Akron, Ohio. She was born in Tenn. Services January 5
in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Mains is the printer at the News. ~ 1-3-1952 + 1-?-1952
Mains Jessica and Hannah, 2 1/2 months old, died Saturday in the
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles. They were conjoined at birth, Jan. 22 in
the UCLA Medical Center. Surviving are their parents, Benjamin and Deanna
(Ivey) Mains of Hermosa Beach, Calif.; grandparents, Benjamin and Kathleen Ivey
of Salt Lake City, Utah, David and Annette Mains of Fort Wayne; and
great-grandparents, Margaret Logan and Ruth Mains of Kendallville, Zena Hale of
Columbus, Ga., and Sophie Ivey of Butte, Mont. Graveside services Saturday
in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 4-5-1997
Mains Vincent C, attorney of the Noble County bar, died at his
home in Kendallville Monday. The cause was heart disease. He
has been a resident of Kendallville many years and was an honored member of the
Knights of Pythias, which society will have charge of his funeral today. He was
born in Belmont County, Ohio, and died at his home in Kendallville May 15, 1893,
aged 64 years. His boyhood days were spent upon a farm in Muskingum County, O.
At the age of 18 he commenced teaching and taught for three years; in the
meantime he commenced reading law. He was admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1854.
He came to Noble County in 1856 and located at Albion, remaining in
practice there for three years, during two of which he served as prosecuting
attorney for the counties of Noble and Whitley. In 1859 he became a resident of
this city where he resided until his death. He married Leah Amstead,
a native of Lancaster County, Penn., in Oct. 1873. They had two
children, Willder D. and Maud M., both of whom and their mother survive.
He was one of the oldest lawyers in practice here. ~ 5-18-1893 + 5-15-1893 ^
5-26-1893
Mains Vincent I, 69, died of a massive coronary at McCray Hospital
Saturday. A lifetime area resident, he made his late home at 320 N.
Main St., Kendallville. For 10 years he managed Mains’ Photography Store, 320
N. Main St., and prior to that had been a chemist for the General Electric Co.
in Fort Wayne. He married Ruth E. Weaver in Kendallville on Nov. 23, 1937. He
was born in Kendallville on Oct. 15, 1907, the son of Willder and Edith (Whetsel)
Mains, and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are his
wife; a son, David, Fort Wayne; and a daughter, Mrs. George (Nancy) Steckley,
Galesburg, Ill.; four grandchildren. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins
Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1977
Makemson Ireney who resided near Ligonier died Jan. 6, 1875
in the 49th year of her age of lung fever while on a visit to her
daughter’s place at Swan. Her remains were taken the same day to Ligonier for interment.
Albion New Era 1-14-1875
Malcolm Bernice L, 85, a rural Huntertown resident, died April 7, 2001 at
her residence in Eel River Twp. She was born north of Churubusco on August 10, 1915, a
daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Burns) Maloney. On August 26, 1933 she
married Ralph S. Malcolm in Fort Wayne. He died April 22, 1991. She
lived all of her married life on the family farm northwest of Huntertown.
She was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church . Surviving are 5 sons, Richard and wife Ruth of Butler, David of
Fort Wayne, Joe and wife Patti of Huntertown, and Kenneth and wife Jean, and
Raymond and wife Pat of LaOtto; 3 daughters, Mary E and husband Jon Smith of
Fort Wayne, Theresa and husband Kent Rivir of LaOtto, and Barbara and husband
Tim Richardson of Huntertown; 3 brothers, James and wife Ruth Maloney of Fort
Wayne, Paul and wife Yvonne Maloney of Auburn, and Ralph and wife Betty Maloney
of Amarillo, Texas; and a sister, Jane and husband Walt Mertz of Fort Wayne; 27
grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Also deceased are a grandson, Joseph Phillip Malcolm; 2 daughters-in-law,
Maraquita and Beverly Malcolm; 2 brothers, Gerald "Casey" and John
"Jack" Maloney; and a sister, Helen Maloney. Mass of Christian
Burial Wednesday at St. Vincent dePaul Church. ~ 4-19-2001
Malcolm Phyllis M, 59, Churubusco, died Friday in St. Joseph’s
Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County, she had retired in 1982 after 15
years with Electric Motors & Specialties in Garrett. Surviving are her
husband, John "Hank"; five sons, Alan, Michael and Brian, Churubusco,
Jerry of Miami, FL, and John of Normal, IL; three daughters, Karen VonGuten,
Churubusco, Jean Aylesworth, Miami, FL, and Marcia, at home; a brother, Paul
Sible, Avilla; and a sister, Lois Phares of Elkhart. Services Monday at
Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 10-6-1983
Maldeney Robert F, 68, of Wolcottville, died May 7, 2013. He was
born July 2, 1944 in Fort Wayne to Francis and Helen (Youtsey) Maldeney.
He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne and received a
bachelor's degree from Midwestern College. On May 18, 1963 he married
Sandra Hechler in Fort Wayne. He worked at CTS corporation for 25 years
before becoming part owener of Global Tool & Automoation. He retired
at age 59. He was a member of St. Gaspar Church in Rome City.
Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Robert (Tammy) Maldeney II of Fort Wayne
and Todd (Linda) Maldeney of Fort Wayne; 2 granddaughters, Shannon Maldeney and
Hannah Grimes; 2 grandsons, Alexander and Logan Maldeney; a sister, Shiley (Les)
Kerr of Fort Myers, Fl; and a brother, Bernard (Diane) Maldeney of Fort
Wayne. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sharon Aker and Barbara
Hogan. Memorial mass May 25 in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, St. Gaspar
Cemetery. ^ 5-22-2013
Malick Richard Eugene, 57, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Saturday
at his residence. He was born in Anderson March 31, 1931, the son of Ross and
Thelma (Gray) Malick. On Nov. 24, 1955 in Muncie he married Alice Potts. He had
lived in Allen County 24 years before moving to Wolcottville. He had been
employed as an industrial illustrator for Navistar for 27 years, retiring in
1987. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the
Society of Engineering Employees. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Timothy and
Steven of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Frances of San Francisco, and Mary Jane
Stinson of Anderson; three brothers, Joseph of Noblesville, Harvey and Ross Jr.
of Anderson; and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral
Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-25-1989
Mallahan - Infant child of Charles Mallahan of Swan was buried Saturday.
~ 1-14-1897
Malle William "Bill", 66, of R. 1, Rome City, died from
heart failure in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, today. He was born
Sept. 18, 1916 in Rome City to William and Gladys (Baughman) Malle. On Nov. 23,
1938 in Waterloo he married Marcelle Dangler. A retired employee of Dana Corp.
on Auburn, he had resided in Waterloo 19 years before moving to his present
address. He was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church and Lions Club.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mary of R. 1, Wawaka; a son, Tom of Wawaka;
and three grandchildren. Services Friday at Ulrey Funeral Home,
Ligonier. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-6-1983
Mallery Bernard, 85, of Wawaka, died April 1, 2010 at Avalon Village in
Ligonier. He was born in Glover Gap, W.Va. on Oct 29, 19024 to Norval and
Nettie Mallery. Surviving are a sister, Millie Dougherty of N.C.; and a
brother, Glen Mallery of Radford, Va. He was preceded in death by 3
brothers, Lester, Boyd and Rex Mallery. Graveside services Friday at
Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-2-2010
Malley Margaret D, 81, of Rome City, died Sunday in Shadyside Hospital,
Pittsburgh, Pa., while visiting in that city. A native of Pennsylvania, she had
lived in Lima, Ohio before moving to Rome City. She was a registered nurse. Her
husband, Walter P., died in 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert
(Margaret Ann) Way of Rome City; two sisters, Grace Devroude of Pittsburgh and
Carolyn Reid of Clearwater, Fla.; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Services Wednesday in Hogenkamp-Murphy Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio. +
12-6-1988
Mallon Elizabeth, daughter of John Wolf and wife, was born at North
Webster, Kosciusko County, Ind. Aug. 27, 1865; died at her late
home on May 31, 1926, aged 60 years, 9 months and 4 days. She married Wesley Mallon Dec. 24, 1891.
They had one child, Irene. When coming into the Mallon home there were six, of which she took the
place of their mother. She was a member of the U. B. Church of Albion.
She leaves the husband; daughter, Mrs. Irene Knope, husband and son,
Kenneth, Paul who lived in the Mallon home, seven step-children, (three preceded
her in death), William of Syracuse, Frank of New York City, Mrs. Milton Spiker
of Topeka and Mrs. T. K. Warner of Omaha, Neb.; three sisters and three
brothers, Mrs. John Hamon of North Webster, Mrs. Will Angle of Fort Wayne, a
twin sister, Mrs. Navada Pontius, Cedar, Minn., Frank and Enos of Wolf Lake,
Alfred of North Webster. Funeral at the home June 2. Burial, Eden Cemetery.
+ 5-?-1926
Mallon Fred Edward, son of Frank and Annette Mallon, was born in
Grass Lake, Mich., Oct. 28, 1875, and died in Richmond, Ind. May 4, 1931, at the
age of 55 years, 7 months and 6 days. On June 20, 1906 he married Phoebe
Fulk, whose death occurred on June 6, 1928. They had five children, Laura,
Frona, Clara, Francis and James. He is survived by his mother and
sister, Mrs. Nellie Lee of Grass Lake, and the children. Funeral at
Churubusco. + 5-4-1931
Mallon James M "Jim", 87, Huntertown, died June 18, 2000 in
Wynona Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis. He was an insurance adjuster for
Indiana Lumbermen's Insurance Co. of Indianapolis for 12 years, retiring in
1973. He formerly lived in Huntertown and lived in Indianapolis for the
past 2 years. He graduated from LaOtto High School in 1931. He was a
member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine and
Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194. He was born April 8, 1913 in LaOtto to Fred
and Phoebe (Fulk) Mallon. He married Estelle Kelley in 1952 in
Madison, Ind., and she preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Jim
of Indianapolis; and 2 grandchildren, Mary Katherine and James III Mallon, both
of Indianapolis. Three sisters, Clara Cook, Frona Whan and Laura Leiter;
and one brother, Frank, preceded him in death. Graveside services in Ege
Cemetery. ~ 6-29-2000
Mallon O Frank, 82, died Saturday in Betz Nursing home at Auburn.
He retired in 1971 with 26 years of service as an insurance adjuster for
Associates Investment Co. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Navy, a
member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Auburn, Kendallville VFW Post
2749 and American Legion Post 86. He served on the Kendallville city
council 1968-1971 and was also a member of the city's board of works. He
was born Feb. 28, 1911 in LaOtto to Fred and Phoebe (Fulk) Mallon. He
married Stella M. Starr on Aug. 17, 1940 in Ege. Surviving are his wife; a
daughter, Nancy J. Taylor of Auburn; a brother, James of Huntertown; a sister,
Laura Leiter of LaOtto; 2 grandchildren, Chris Taylor and Leslye Yarde; and 2
great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Frona Whan and Clara Cook, preceded him
in death. A Mass of the Resurrection will be said Tuesday in Immaculate
Conception Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. + 11-13-1993
Mallon Phoebe Ethel, 44, who received a broken back when the car in which
she was riding was struck from the rear by a motorcycle driven by Jessie
Diffendarfer on a road near Green Center June 3, died at the Lutheran Hospital
in Fort Wayne Thursday. She was born in Noble County on Nov. 1, 1883,
the daughter of Oliver and Laura Applegate Fulk. On June 20, 1906 she married
Fred Mallon. Surviving are her husband; children, Laura, Frona, Francis, James
and Clara; a brother, Charles of New York; and a sister, Mrs. C. A. Paulin of
Terre Haute. For several years she and her sister conducted the store at Ege,
following the death of her father, who formerly owned the store. Funeral at
the home at Ege Friday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 6-14-1928
Mallon Stella M, 80, died Nov. 22 in DeKalb Hospital. She
lived in Auburn and formerly had lived in Kendallville. She was a school nurse
and teacher in the Kendallville public schools and was a psychometrist for East
Noble School Corp. She was a former member of BPW. She was a graduate of St.
Joseph School of Nursing, Indiana University, and St. Francis College. She was
born April 29, 1915 in Fort Wayne to David R. and Mary H. (Lynch)
Starr. She married O. Frank Mallon on Aug. 17, 1940 in Ege. He died Nov.
13, 1993. Surviving are one daughter, Nancy J. (Mrs. Craig) Taylor of Auburn; 3
brothers, Jack, B. J. and Don of Wooster, Ohio; and 2 sisters, Agnes E. Lawyer
of Dallas, Texas, and Irene L. Eicher of Wooster; 2 grandchildren, Chris S.
Taylor of Indianapolis and Leslye Yarde of Fort Wayne; and 2
great-grandchildren. Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death.
Services in Immaculate Conception Church, Auburn. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~
12-7-1995
Mallon Wesley B, aged 80 years and 6 months, died at his home in Albion
Wednesday. Death was caused by heart trouble. He was born
Feb. 22, 1848 at LaGrange, and died at his home Aug. 22, 1928. His
early life was spent in LaGrange and in and around Topeka. He married Mary Ellen Gray in 1871 and
they had seven children, of which three of them and the wife preceded him in death. On Dec. 24, 1891 he
was married to Miss Elizabeth Wolf and they had one daughter, Irene. He was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel, later transferring his
membership to the U. B. Church. He was a member of the K of P Lodge of North
Webster. He had been a resident of Noble County for the past 20 years and had
lived in Albion the past year. He is survived by five children, Frank of New
York, William of Syracuse, Mrs. Tom Warner of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Zula Speicher
of Topeka, and Irene at home; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Mae) Sessler of Muncie.
Funeral at the house. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 8-?-1928
Mallon Will, 28, sick 19 months with consumption, died. All his
life had been spent in this place only while engaged at telegraphing in some
other town. + No date
Malone Ivan R, 64, died March 11, 1995 in his Ligonier residence.
He was born July 28, 1930 in Ligonier to Roy and Ramona (Lewis) Malone. On
Feb. 3, 1952 in Wolcottville he married Elizabeth Bullock. An electrician,
he owned and operated Malone Electric Service since 1978. He was a U. S.
Army veteran and a 1948 graduate of Rome City High School. He was a member
of Peoples Bible Church in Benton. Surviving are his wife; a son, Ray of
Warwick, N.Y.; 4 daughters, Mae Malone of Springfield, Ill., Kathryn Freeman of
Middleville, Mich., Anna Stevenson of Anderson and Mary Clark of Wakarusa; a
sister, Gertrude Lucas of Bethesda, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. A brother
and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral at Peoples Bible Church,
Benton. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. + 3-11-1995
Malone Lawrence Mrs, 70, of Milford, was killed Wednesday in a traffic accident. She and her family formerly were in the United
Telephone Co. offices in Cromwell where she is the chief operator and her
husband was lineman in the area. The accident occurred at the intersection of
State Road 15 and the Waubee Lake Road a mile and one-half south of Milford.
Funeral Saturday with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. + 11-?-1952
Malone Roy J, 87, of Ligonier was dead on arrival at Goshen Hospital as a result of injuries received from an auto
accident north of Millersburg. He was born May 7, 1896 in Benton to Alfred A.
and Lizzie A. (Pratt) Malone. He married Ramona Houghton who died in
1965. He moved to Ligonier from Wolcottville in 1929. He was a retired farmer
and a WW I Army veteran. He was a member of the People’s Bible Church of
Benton, the Kendallville VFW Post 2749, the Stone’s Trace Historical Society
and Ligonier Senior Citizens’ Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger
(Gertrude) Lucas of Bethesda, Ohio; a son, Ivan of Ligonier; 7 grandchildren;
and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home,
Ligonier. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 7-3-1983
Malone Sarah - The Shiloh, Ohio Gleaner has the following mention of
the demise of the mother of Mrs. Mary Messenger of this place: Sarah Downend,
wife of Thomas Malone, was born Aug. 9, 1834 in Plymouth Twp, Richland County,
and died April 19, 1890, aged 56 years, 7 months, 8 days. She was married to
Thomas Malone Dec. 25, 1854. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom
remain. She joined the M.E. Church at Mt. Pleasant in 1877.
~ 5-20-1890
Malone Thomas "Pat", 58, died Sunday at his Kendallville
home. He was born Aug. 21, 1940 in East Chicago to Thomas and Anna Marie
(Barnard) Malone. He married Nancy A. Neubauer on July 17, 1965 in
Detroit, Mich. He had served 32 years as a member of the Indiana State
Police force, retiring in 1996. He recently had been employed for the
Indiana State Police as a civilian drug-fire technician. He was a member
of St. John Lutheran Church and F&AM Lodge 276, both in Kendallville, and
the State Police Alliance. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Crystal
Falls, Mich.; 2 sons, John E. of Kendallville and Steven P. of Fort Wayne; a
brother, Robert of Hammond; and a sister, Luanne Slacanin of Griffith.
Services Friday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View
Cemetery. + 4-4-1999
Maloney Billy Leroy, 62, died Oct. 3, 2000 in the V.A. Hospital in Marion
from complications from a stroke. He was born March 27, 1938 in Cromwell
to Oda Motre and Minnie Opal (Kalb) Maloney. On Oct. 7, 1993 in Iona,
Mich. he married Alice Faye Bishop. He was a production worker at Dana
Corp; a U. S. Army veteran; a member of Cromwell Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne
Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine; VFW Post in Churubusco and Eagles Lodge of
Columbia City. He attended Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are
his mother; his wife; 2 sons, Scott and Jeffery of Colorado; a daughter, Shelley
Zawacki of Chicago; 2 stepdaughters (end of clipping) + 10-4-2000
Maloney Catherine died Feb. 15 at her home at Ege in Swan Twp and the funeral was held Wednesday.
She was about 80 years of age. ~2-25-1892
Maloney Etta, 76, died Tuesday at her home in York Twp. A
member of the United Brethren Church, she was the widow of Robert Maloney
who died in 1925. A resident of here during the past 25 years, she and her
husband moved here from Garrett. Funeral at the United Brethren
Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 6-?-1941
Maloney Fredricca was born in Garrett, Ind. March 1, 1881, the daughter
of Charles and Augusta (Zoteman) Peters, and died at her home in York Twp
July 11, 1934, being 53 years 4 months and 10 days of age. There were 4 children
in the family, three girls and one boy. The two sisters and the father have
died. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Silas Reasoner; and the brother,
Will, both of Auburn; three stepbrothers, one stepsister and three
half-brothers. In 1912 she was married to William Maloney. Funeral Friday at
the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1934
Maloney Mariah, 74, widow of the late John Maloney, died at her home
Sunday from a heart attack. She was born in Allen County
74 years ago to Adam and Esther Hull, deceased. On March 6, 1866 she was married
to her now deceased husband, and the following children were born, James and William
at home, Mrs. O. D. Grawcock, Mrs. J. F. Mason, Mrs. S. J. Winters, and John.
There are three brothers and one sister, namely, Peter, Judson and Henry Hull,
and Mrs. Joseph Madden. She was a member of the Ege Catholic Church where
funeral was held Wednesday. Burial, Church Cemetery. + 2-20-1921
Maloney Mark was born Oct. 5, 1964 in Columbia City to Edward and Cherry
Owen Maloney. He was a senior at West Noble High School. Surviving are the
parents; two sisters, Mrs. Tim (Lori) Mehl, Ligonier, and Amy at home. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + No
date
Maloney Martha, a former resident of the Albion vicinity, died at
her home in Garrett. She was brought to Albion for burial. Funeral
was at the M. E. Church. She was past 80 years of age and until 3 months ago had made her home south of Albion.
She leaves 2 daughters, Miss Rebecca of Albion and Mrs. Elizabeth
Proughton in Kansas, 2 sons, Robert of Garrett and Joseph in Texas.
^ 1-18-1911
Maloney Minnie O, 82, died Feb. 19, 2002 at her home. She was a
member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church. She was born March 29, 1919 in
Middletown, Ohio to Shirley and Julia (Jones) Kalb. She married Oda Motre
Maloney in 1935 and he died in 1971. A son, Billie; a brother, Kenneth Kalb; a
sister, Ollie Miller; and a grandson, Mark, are also deceased. Surviving
are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Betty Maloney of Kimmell and Edward
and Monica Maloney of Columbia City; and 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Jean and
Everett Speaker of Harper Lake, Virginia Sutton of Kimmell and Phyllis and Don
Chapman of Wolf Lake; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Wayne Reed of
Kimmell and Sue and Dean Mock of Elkhart; 16 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren. Services Friday at
Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 2-19-2002
Maloney Oda, about 64, a resident of Wolf Lake since 1955, was pronounced
dead on arrival at Whitley County Hospital May 10, 1971, after
having suffered a heart attack. He was an employee of the Weatherhead Co. in
Columbia City and was a native of Jackson, Ky. He was born on April 21, 1907 and
was married to Minnie Kalb in Albion Sept. 9, 1935. He was a member of Wolf Lake
Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Everett Speaker
of Cromwell, Mrs. Danny Sutton of Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Don Chapman of Albion;
three sons, Bill of Columbia City, Bob of Fort Wayne, and Edward of Kimmell; two
sisters; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Wolf Lake Baptist Church.
Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1971
Maloney Richard L, 78, of rural Churubusco, died June 1, 2006 at his
home. He was born in Eel River Twp on August 1, 1927, a son of William C.
and Anna (Riecke) Maloney, and graduated from Huntertown High School in
1945. He married Marilyn L. Gump July 28, 1951. They lived on the
Maloney family farm, where he was born, the past 41 years. Surviving are
his wife; 4 daughters, Mary Lou (Bill) Arnold and Donna (Dave) Crowl of Fort
Wayne, Karen Fitch and Bev (Shane) Rodocker of Huntertown; sisters, Rose Maher
and Jean (Marlow) Gump of Fort Wayne and Barbara (Bob) Wood of Columbia City;
and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bill, in 2002;
brother, Billy; and sisters, Betty Ann Carsten and Sharon Woods. A
machinist with Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne, he retired in 1990 and was also engaged
in farming. He was a member of Knight of Columbus of Garrett, and St. John
Bosco Catholic Church, Churubusco, where Mass of Christian Burial was
held. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 6-15-2002
Maloney Robert, son of William and Sarah Matilda Maloney, was born in
Richland County, O., Jan. 19, 1858, and died May 1, 1925, having reached the age of 67 years, 3 months and
12 days. On Aug. 28, 1886 he married Etta Morrical and they had two children, a son, William, and a daughter, Nellie. He moved from
Ohio with his parents to near Albion when a child and esteemed this community
his home. He commenced railroading on the B&O in 1889, spending 30 years as
a railroader. During this time he resided in Garrett. When his health became impaired,
he and his wife moved on the little farm west of Albion. Death occurred on the
railroad tracks in which he had given the best of his life and toil. He leaves
the wife; son, William of Crete, Ill.; daughter, Mrs. Nellie Zimmerman of
Huntertown; one brother, Joe of Los Angeles, Cal.; a sister, Rebecca of Garrett;
one granddaughter, Helen E. Zimmerman; three nephews, one Shirley Maloney was
with him when stricken; and two nieces. + 5-?-1925
Maloney Sally Jo, 37, Kendallville, a teacher in the East Noble School
Corporation, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She was born April 24,
1945 in Valparaiso to Curtis and Judith (Burcaw) Rathburn. She had been a
physical education teacher in Kendallville the past 6 years, having previously
taught in Auburn. Surviving are her parents in Angola; a daughter, Keri Ann 11,
at home; a sister, Susan Jacobsen of Seattle, Wash.; and a brother, William of
Angola. Arrangements pending at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home, Middletown.
+ 2-27-1983
Maloney William C, 37, died Sept. 16, 2002 at his Eel River Twp
residence. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1983 and worked for
Cuna Water Conditioning in Churubusco for 20 years. He was a member of
Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco. He was born Feb. 6, 1965 in Noble
County to Richard L. and Marilyn (Gump) Maloney. He married Nancy
Fitzwater on July 30. Surviving are his wife; his parents; 2 sons, Logan
and Mitchel of Arcola; 4 stepchildren; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and
William Arnold and Donna and Dave Crowl of Fort Wayne, Karen and Larry Fitch and
Bev and Shane Rodocker of Huntertown. Services Thursday at Sheets &
Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ^ 9-17-2002
Malony Edwin M, 85, Albion, died Wednesday (d. 1-8-1975) in McCray Hospital. He was born July 22, 1889 in Albion to
Charles W. and Lillian (Squier) Malony. He retired from the water and
light department in Albion in 1954. Surviving are his wife, Lera (Shew) Malony;
a son Walter, Albion; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Walburn, Franklin Furnace, Ohio. One
brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at
Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1975
Malony Francis C, 77, one of Avilla’s citizens, died May 4 in Sacred
Heart Hospital, Garrett. He was born Jan. 8, 1843 in Richland County, Ohio. He
was reared on a farm in the home of his parents, Robert and Jemima Cornwall
Malony. He began the study of medicine in 1863, graduating from the University
of Wooster, Cleveland, in 1866. That year he came to Noble County, locating in
Cromwell where he began prac6ticing medicine. Leaving Cromwell, he came to
Avilla, where the remainder of his life was spent - 50 years. On May 20, 1869
he married Rebecca Hadley of Richland County, Ohio. They had one son, Roderic S., who with the widow survives. A foster brother, Bartley F.
Maywood of Lafayette, Ind. also survives. Funeral from the residence
May 6. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-12-1920
Malony Harriet, wife of Dr. R. S. Malony, died at the family home in
Albion yesterday. Funeral will be Friday from the late home.
Burial, Lake View Cemetery. The casket will be opened at the grave. She was born
Aug. 17, 1870 in Allen Twp and had always been a resident of this
community. Her father, the late Joseph S. Conlogue, was formerly editor of the
Kendallville Standard and was one of the organizers of the Eastern Indiana
Agricultural Association. For a number of years she was employed in the Standard
office as bookkeeper and proof reader. She was graduated from Kendallville High
School and then took a musical and business course at Oberlin College. She had
made Kendallville her home until her marriage to Dr. Malony 12 years
ago.
Malony Lera, 82, Albion, died Friday (d.6-11-1976) in McCray Hospital. She was born May 6, 1894 in Albion to William
and Emma (Frazure) Shew. She was married May 25, 1917 in Albion to Edwin Malony
who died in Jan. 1975. She was a lifelong resident of Albion. Survivors include
one son, Walter, Albion. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral
Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. +
6-?-1976
Malony Lillian D (Squier), 69, was born in Jefferson Twp April 5, 1858 and
died at a hospital in Fort Wayne March
20, 1927. She married Walter Malony Dec. 5, 1877. He
died 34 years ago. She and son Shirley had spent the winter with her daughters
in Fort Wayne. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Jopp and Mrs. Bertha Speckien
of Fort Wayne; and two sons, Edward and Shirley of Albion. Funeral at
the local M. E. Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 3-?-1927
Malony Rebecca, 76, died Thursday at the country home near
Avilla of senility and paralysis. She had spent her entire life except
the last two years near Albion. Her nearest survivors are two nieces, Mrs. Ethel
Jopp and Mrs. Bertha Speckien of Fort Wayne; a niece on the west coast;
and two nephews, Ed and Shirley Malony of this city. Funeral Sunday at
United Brethren Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1931
Malony Robert, father of Dr. F. C. Malony, died at his home in Avilla
April 4. He was born at Carlisle, Pa. July 29, 1816 and was 72 years, 8 months
and 15 days old. Funeral at the Evangelical Church in Avilla Monday. ^ 4-19-1889
Malony Roderic S, about 75, former Albionite, died at
Butler, Ind. of a heart attack. Funeral was Monday at a Butler funeral home,
followed by interment at Lakeside Cemetery in Kendallville. He was a graduate of
the Rush College of Dental Surgery of Chicago. He died at the home of Mrs. W. A.
Fox in Butler. He was a graduate of the high school at Avilla where he was born
on Jan. 11, 1871 to Dr. F. C. and Rebecca Hadley Malony. For many years he
practiced his profession in Albion. He was twice married, first in 1909 to
Harriet Virginia Conlogue, who died Oct. 18, 1921, and then in 1934 to Josephine
Bryant of near Butler, who survives. + 5-?-1946
Malony Shirley, lifelong resident of Albion, died Monday at the hospital
at Newcastle, following several years of illness. Services were Wednesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving are one brother, Edwin of
Albion; and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Jopp and Mrs. Abram Speckien, both of
Fort Wayne. + 6-?-1943
Malony Walter E, 84, of Albion, died July 18, 2003 at the Hospice Home
of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. On Aug. 13, 1918 in Albion he was born
to Edwin M. and Lera (Shew) Malony. He married Fay Wilson on Sept. 8,
1978. He was executive vice president of Albion National Bank from 1940 to
1984. A 1936 salutatorian of Albion High School, he was a 1940 graduate
with distinction of Manchester College. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he
was a member of American Legion Post 246 in Albion , former member of Albion
Rotary Club, and member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are
his wife and 2 stepchildren. Services Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist
Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2003
Maloon Grover C, 87, of 209 E. Williams St., died Thursday in
McCray Hospital. Born in Union City, Ohio, June 7, 1892, the son of William and
Mary (Taylor) Maloon, he married Irma M. Jarvis May 29, 1925 in Indianapolis. He
came to Kendallville in June 1941, having lived in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
He was a retired salesman and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist,
Kendallville Masonic Lodge No. 276, and the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Surviving
are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. William D. (Patricia) Ammon of San Diego, Calif.;
a son, Dr. James R. of Vernon Hills, Ill.; two grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View
Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
Maloon Irma M, 92, died March 25 in San Diego, Calif., where she had
lived since 1982. She was born Dec. 19, 1898 in Cross Plains, the daughter
of Smith and Marietta (Lemon) Jarvis. She married Grover C.
"Mac" Maloon, who died in 1982. She worked in Kendallville as a
milliner in Rimmel Hat Shop. She was a member of Delphian Club, Eastern
Star, White Shrine, and United Methodist Women. Surviving are a daughter,
Patricia Ammon of San Diego; a son, James of Sparks, Nev.; and 2
grandchildren. Graveside services June 30 at Lake View Cemetery. +
3-25-1991
Malott EvaBelle, 67, died Dec. 9, 2002 in Florida South Hospital in
Orlando, Fla. She was born in Noble County on Oct. 31, 1935 to Elvie and
Sarah (Kimmel) Owen. She married Herbert F. Malott in Merriam on Jan. 25,
1957. She was an admitting clerk at LaGrange Hospital for 20 years and was
a member of Kendallville VFW Auxiliary and LaGrange American Legion Post 215
Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Dianna
and Ricardo Villasenor of LaGrange; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Reese
Malott of LaGrange; and 2 grandchildren. Preceding her in death were one
brother and one sister. Services Saturday at the First United Methodist
Church in LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. ^ 12-18-2002
Maltby William W died May 14, aged 61 years, 4 months and 14 days at
Johnson County, Kansas. He had a wife, two sons and two daughters who have just
grown into manhood and womanhood. He was a resident of Ligonier and vicinity
about ten years. He was engaged in the hardware business. He took an active part
in 1861 to provide money and men to put down the rebellion. He was twice elected
to the Legislature of his state as representative and once as senator. + No date
Mamerow Louisa Dorthea, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth
Mamerow, was born July 1, 1868; died Aug. 15, aged 25 years 1 month and 14 days.
Her parents came from Germany in 1836. She was born in Wayne Twp
almost in sight of the cemetery where her remains now rest. She was one of a
family of 8 children. Two of the oldest, a brother and sister, preceded her in
death. Funeral Aug. 16 at Weston Chapel in German and in English.
Burial, cemetery nearby. ^ 8-25-1893
Mamerow Maria Elizabeth, living one-half mile east of Weston Chapel, died
Monday. Funeral Wednesday at Weston Chapel. Burial, Weston Cemetery.
^ 2-14-1902
Manahan Frederick A, 77, of The Villages, Florida, and formerly of
Kendallville died May 8, 2012 in The Villages Hospital in Florida.
He graduated from Defiance High School, Defiance, Ohio, in 1952. He attended
Defiance College and graduated in 1956 from Ashland College with a degree in
Business He was a U.S. Army veteran and served a number of years in the
Army Reserves. Fred began working in radio as an announcer while still in
high school. He worked for a short time for a Toldeo, Ohio, radio station before
moving to Kendallville where he was one of the original owners of WAWK radio. He
eventually became the sole owner of WAWK and WAWK-FM. He also served as
President of Noble TV before selling both businesses. He was an active
member of the Kendallville community. He was Past President of the Kendallville
Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Noble County Community Foundation, and
the Kendallville Jaycees. He also served as district and state officer in the
Jaycees. He was a former member of the Kendallville City Council and Board of
Works, Past President and eight year member of the North Conference Trustees for
the United Methodist Church. He was a board member of the Kendallville Factory
Sites, Kendallville Bank & Trust Company, and the Bashor Home. He served a
number of years on the board of Provena Sacred Heart Home, including three years
as chairman. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville
where he served as business manager for a number of years. He also served in
several other positions within the church, including Lay Delegate. Fred was a
charter member of New Covenant United Methodist Church in The Villages, Florida,
where he served as a Stephen Ministry leader. He was a member of the Masonic
Lodge and the Elks Lodge. He was born September 15, 1934, in Defiance,
Ohio, to William and Veda (Goodwin) Manahan. On June 17, 1956, in Defiance,
Ohio, he married Madilyn Parker. She died November 9, 1995. He then married
Irene Sayles on December 28, 1996. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and
son-in-law, Marla and Fred Meyers of Lebanon; a son, Mitchell “Mitch”
Manahan of Birmingham, Michigan; 2 stepchildren; a grandson, Wes Meyers; 2
granddaughters, Breken Manahan and Felecia Ott. He was also preceded in
death by a son, Martin Manahan on November 11, 2010. Memorial service May
30 in Trinity Church United Methodist. ^ 5-11-2012
Manahan Martin C, 50, of Avilla, died unexpectedly Nov. 11, 2010 in
Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a 1978 grduate of East Noble High
School and owned and operated Lawnscape of Avilla. He was a member of
American Legion Post 86 Sons of the Legion in Kendallville and the Eagles
Lodge. He was born April 8, 1960 in Kendallville to Fred and Madilyn
(Parker) Manahan. On Oct. 17, 1981 in Kendallville he married Amie
Gaff. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Brekan Manahan
of Wawaka and Felecia and Derrick Ott of NC.; his father and stepmother of The
Villages, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marla and Fred Meyers of Lebanon; a
brother, Mitchell T. of Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by his
mother on Nov. 9, 1995. Funeral Nov. 14 in Crosspointe Family
Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-13-2010
Maney Gayle H, 96, R. 3, Wolcottville, died
Thursday at McCray Hospital. He lived at Adams Lake for 36 years, moving from
Fort Wayne. He was a retired engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad where he
worked for 43 years. He was born in Columbia City on July 22, 1893 to John and
Lila (Moorhead) Maney. He was married Sept. 6, 1917 to Adah Wilson. He was a
member of Rome City United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 47 in Fort
Wayne, the Brotherhood of Engineers with the Pennsylvania Railroad and the BOLC.
He was a WW I veteran. Surviving are his wife; one nephew, John Maney of Van
Wert, Ohio. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services
Sunday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Van
Wert, Ohio. + 12-19-1989
Mangan Frances died Thursday after an illness since
Monday of diphtheria. She was born June 25, 1922 in Noble County, the daughter
of Patrick and Jennie Latimer Mangan. At her death she was aged 2 years,
7 months and 25 days. She is survived by the parents; three brothers and
sisters, Mary 11, Martha 9 and John 5. + 2-?-1925
Mangan John P, 73, died Friday in Whitley County Hospital. He was
born Jan. 27, 1920 in Albion to Patrick and Jennie (Latimer) Mangan. On
Aug. 28, 1943 in Yoder he married Marjorie F. Trimmer. He was a 1938
graduate of Wolf Lake High School and retired from General Electric Co. in 1976
after 34 years of service. He was also a grain and general farmer.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion and Knights of
Columbus. Surviving are 4 sons, Michael J. of Summerville, S.C., Steven J.
of Albion, Thomas P. of Wolf Lake and Mark F. of Pleasant Lake; a sister, Martha
Ott of Albion; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Francis and a sister, Mary. Funeral today in Blessed Sacrament
Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-30-1993
Mangan Mary, 48, daughter of Mrs. Jennie Mangan, died
Wednesday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Noble County February 16,
1914, the daughter of Patrick and Jennie Mangan. Her father preceded her in
death. She was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, Columbia City.
Surviving are her mother; one brother, John, of Noble Twp; and one sister, Mrs.
Ray (Martha) Ott, Albion. Services in St. Paul of the Cross Catholic
Church. Burial in the church cemetery. ~ 3-1-1962 + 2-?-1962
Mangan Patrick, aged 79 years, 5 months and 13 days, died Aug.
20, 1949 at his home in Noble Twp following a severe heart attack. He was born
near West Liberty, Ohio and first located in White County, Indiana. He came to
Noble County about 40 years ago. He is survived by the widow, the former Miss
Sarah Jane Latimer; two daughters, Miss Mary and Miss Martha at home; one son,
John P. of Columbia City; one grandson Michael John of Columbia City; three
brothers, Thomas and John of Noble Twp, and Martin of White County; one sister,
Miss Elizabeth of White County. Funeral at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic
Church in Columbia City Tuesday. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City. +
8-?-1949
Mangan Thomas, about 82, of R. 4, Albion, died Dec. 15,
1956. Before moving to Noble County, he was a resident of White County.
Surviving are two brothers, John of Noble County, and Martin of White County.
Requiem high mass was celebrated Monday in St. Paul of the Holy Cross
Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Burial, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
+ 12-?-1956
Mangona Steve A, 61, of rural Kendallville, died unexpectedly on May 23,
2010 at Loyola University Hospital, Maywood, Ill., due to an industrial accident
at the Unilever Hammond plant in Hammond, Ind. He was born Nov. 4, 1948 in
Fort Wayne to Frank and Lois Mangona. He was a member of the St. Mary's
Church in Avilla and worked for Unilever the past 2 years. He is survived
by his mother; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Vincent and Meggan Mangona of
Avilla, Anthony and Tiffny Mangona of Huntington, and Benjamin Mangona of
Sacramento, Calif.; 5 grandchildren, Ana Willard, Jordin and Kendra Mangona,
Kynadee Burnham and Dylan Brothers; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol
Spears of Angola, Mary and Robert Stark and Patty and Pat Kiel, all of Fort
Wayne. He was preceded in death by his father. Mass of Christian
Burial, May 28, 2010 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla. ^ 5-27-2010
Mangus Elaine J, 52, died Friday in her home, R. 1, Kimmell.
She was born Feb. 15, 1925 in Battle Creek, Mich., a daughter of William and
Ilda (Beary) Claxton, and was married Dec. 15, 1946 in EUB Church parsonage,
Churubusco, to Roy Mangus. He died March 11, 1977. She was a member of the
Kimmell United Methodist Church, New Yorkers Home Demonstration Club and Bashor
Home Auxiliary. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Vicki) Marsh, R. 1,
Kimmell, and Marilyn and Susan at home; a son, Jerry, Ligonier; a sister, Betty
Thompson, Battle Creek; a brother, William, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and three
grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial,
Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Mangus Ina Bowers, 86, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Saturday in South Bend
Hospital. Born July 1, 1893 in St. Joseph County, she was the daughter of
Isiah and Charlotte (Mangus) Bickel. She married John Bowers who died April 14,
1965. On Feb. 4, 1967 she married Russell Mangus. She had lived in the Kimmell
community the past 13 years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Corl of
South Bend and Mrs. Lucile Six of North Liberty; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. Sven
Osterlund of R. 1, Albion, Mrs. Duane Sacket of Lapeer, Mich., Mrs. Walter
Winebrenner of Hastings, Mich., and Mrs. Marvin Bales of Cridersville,
Ohio; a son, John Bowers of Wakarusa; a stepson, James Mangus of R. 1, Albion; a
sister, Mrs. Rose Surface of Manchester, Ky.; 5 grandchildren; 8
great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in
Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, West Lawn Cemetery, North Liberty. +
1-?-1980
Mangus James A, 91, of rural Albion, died July 2, 2010 at his
residence. He was born in North Liberty, Ind. on March 16, 1919 to Russell
and Mary (Blough) Mangus. On April 26, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio, he married
Doris Rohr. He was a farmer and served in the U.S. Army during WW
II. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Albion and American
Legion Post 246. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and a son-in-law,
Rebecca Mangus, Barbara and David Middleton, and Sharon Strater, all of Fort
Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Erin Strater, Kevin and Tracy Strater, Kristi and David
Stroder, Matthew Middleton and Steve Middleton; 5 great-grandchildren, Dylan,
Lauren and Aiden Stroder, Kalen and Samuel Strater; and 3 sisters and
brothers-in-law, Laura and Walter Winebrenner, Mary and Gene Bales and Violet
and Duane Sackett. A son, Steve, a sister, Olive Osterlund, and a
brother, Roy, preceded him in death. Mass of Christian Burial July 5 at
Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 7-4-2010
Mangus Mary Jane died Jan. 25, 1966. She was born April 12,
1889 in Kosciusko County. She married Russell E. Mangus on March 9, 1916. They
had six children, Mrs. S. G. Osterlund of Antioch, Ill., James
A. of Albion, Mrs. Duane R. Sackett of Lapeer, Mich., Roy of Kimmell, Mrs.
Walter W. Winebrenner of Hastings, Mich., and Mrs. Marion E. Bales of
Cridersville, Ohio; 24 grandchildren. She was buried Jan. 27, 1966 in
Sparta Cemetery. Funeral at Ligonier EUB Church. + 1-?-1966
Mangus Rebecca A, 62, of Fort Wayne, died July 29, 2010 at Parkview Noble
Hospital Emergency Room. She was born in Wolf Lake
on January 15, 1948, the daughter of James A. and Doris M.(Rohr) Mangus.
She was a teacher at ITT College in Fort Wayne for 16 years and retired in 2005.
Surviving are her mother, Doris M. Mangus of Albion; two sisters and a brother-in-law,
Barbara and Dave Middleton of Fort Wayne, and Sharon Strater of Fort
Wayne. She was preceded in death by her
father, James A. Mangus on July 2, 2010, a brother, Steven Mangus. Funeral
August 2, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. ^
7-31-2010
Mangus Roy B, 52, R. 1 Kimmell, died Friday (d.3-11-1977) in Bluffton Clinic. He was born June 16, 1925 in North Liberty to
Russell E. and Mary (Blough) Mangus. He married Elaine J. Claxton on Dec. 15,
1946 in Churubusco. He had been a Kimmell resident since 1939 after moving here
from North Liberty. He was a farmer, a member of the United Methodist Church and
Noble County Holstein Dairy Association. Surviving are his father, R. 1, Kimmell;
his wife; three daughters, Mrs. John (Vicki) March, R. 1, Kimmell, Marilyn and
Susan at home; one son, Jerry, R. 1, Cromwell; four sisters, Mrs. Duane (Violet)
Sackett, Mich., Mrs. Sven (Olive) Osterland and Mrs. Walter (Laura) Winebrenner,
R. 1, Albion, and Mrs. Gene (Mary Ann) Bales, Cridersville, Ohio; one brother,
James, R. 1, Albion; and two grandchildren. Services Monday in Kimmell
United Methodist Church. + 3-?-1977
Mangus Russell E, 89, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Wednesday at
Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born May 26, 1894 in St. Joseph County,
he was the son of Albert and Della (Houser) Mangus. He married Mary Blough who
died in 1966. He then married Ina Bowers who died in 1980. A farmer, he had
resided in Noble County 43 years and was a member of Ligonier United Methodist
Church. Surviving are four daughters, Olive Marie Osterlund of Albion, Violet
Sackett of Lapeer, Mich., Laura Winebrenner of Hastings, Mich., and Mary Bales
of Cridersville, Ohio; a son, James of Albion; 2 stepchildren; 26 grandchildren and 37
great-grandchildren. A son, Roy, one brother and one sister preceded him in
death. Services Friday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial,
Sparta Cemetery. + 8-31-1983
Mangus Steven, 9-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mangus of R. 1,
Albion, died June 16, 1964 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne from
leukemia. Surviving are the parents; three sisters, Becky, Barbara and Sharon at
home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mangus of R. 1, Kimmell, and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Roher of Massillon, Ohio. Funeral Friday at Blessed
Sacrament Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1940
Mankowski Hazel M, 98, died April 14, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home
at Avilla. She was a member of Garrett Eagles Auxiliary and Garrett United
Methodist Women. She was born March 22, 1906 in LaGrange to Jesse E. and
Ora E. (Jimerson) Foster. On July 10, 1924 in Coldwater, Mich., she
married Michael Mankowski. He died March 31, 1982. Surviving are 2
daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Allen Haney of Kendallville and Margaret
and Richard Schemehorn of Wolcottville; a brother, Frank Foster of Kendallville;
2 grandsons, Mike Haney and Bruce Schemehorn; 3 granddaughters, Tina Armstrong,
Tisa Ladd and Cheryl Cook; 11 great-grandchildren and 3
great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother,
George Foster; a granddaughter, Paula Haney; and a great-grandson, Mark
Haney. Services Saturday at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial,
Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-15-2004
Mann Elda L, 77, Ligonier, died Sunday at
Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Goshen. Born May 29, 1907 in Brown County,
Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Clemma Smallwood. She married Douglas
Mehl in 1924. He preceded her in death. In 1955 she married Howard Mann in
Ligonier. He also preceded her in death. She was a member of Ligonier Eagles
Lodge Auxiliary and had lived in Ligonier since 1949. Surviving are four son,
James and David Mehl of Ligonier, Thomas Mehl of Milford and Billy Mehl of
Hilliard, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Lois) Ritter of Ligonier and Mrs.
Thomas (Shirley) Lower of Wolcottville; 20 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier.
Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-23-1984
Mann Helen (Shelt), formerly of Kendallville,
died Sunday at South Bend Hospital. She was born in Marion and
married Edward G. Mann in Nov. 1951. He survives with 3 sisters, Mrs. Ted
(Bessie) Kemery, Kendallville, Mrs. Harriet (Midge) Whitcomb, Elkhart, and Mrs.
Laurel (Evelyn) Bowser, North Fort Myers, Fla.; one brother, Edwin Shelt,
Elkhart; and a nephew, Richard Rensberger, Creek Lake, Kendallville. The body
was cremated following services at White Funeral Home in Elkhart. She was a
chief telephone operator for AT&T in Detroit, a member of Pioneer Retired
Telephone Employees and attended the Christian Church. She graduated from
Kendallville High School and worked for the telephone company in Kendallville. +
7-?-1978
Mann Henrietta B (Park) was born Oct. 22, 1836; died in Chicago, Ill.
Nov. 3, 1898; buried at Kendallville. Her early life was spent at Auburn,
Ind. She was educated at Fort Wayne M. E. College. She married Rev. John M. Mann
at Auburn Oct. 31, 1861. After the death of her husband in 1881 she removed to
Greencastle, Ind. that her sons might attend college. ^ 11-25-1898
Mann Janice E, 53, died April 14, 1995 at the family residence in
Jackson, Mo. She was born in Arcola on May 1, 1941 to Virgil Carl and Edna
Mae (Butler) Sherman. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School in
1959. She married Paul Mann Jr. on June 20, 1961 in Nebraska. She
had been employed as a nurses' aid. Surviving are her husband; a son,
Donald of Blytheville, Ak.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rick (Polly) Meyer and Jo Lynn
Mann of Jackson, Mo.; 9 brothers, Clyde of Fort Wayne, Lester, Willie and Kerry
of Merriam, Norman of Churubusco, Mike of Urbana, Oh., Phil of Collins, Paul of
Brazil and Rick of Wolf Lake; and 4 sisters, Mrs. James (Barbara) Campbell of
Big Lake, Nancy Sherman of Merriam, Mrs. Marvin (Kathy) McClelland of Bear Lake,
and Mrs. Mike (Jennifer) Patterson of Albion; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial services April 22 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam.
+ 4-14-1995
Manning Clara was one of 6 children born to Elias and Mary Manning. The
family lived in Leo, Ind., and her birthday was Dec. 18, 1864. One sister, Mrs.
Florence B. Hull of Carnegie, Okla., and one brother, Samuel M. Manning of Fort
Wayne, along with a number of nieces and nephews survive her. A retired Allen
and Noble County school teacher, she died Tuesday at the home of her
nephew, Clint Ott of Kimmell. Funeral Friday at the Ott
residence and at Eel River Baptist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. +
1-?-1942
Manning Lanora A, 85, R. 1, Wawaka, died of a heart attack
Sunday in Goshen Hospital. Born in New Castle, she was a resident of the Wawaka
area for 8 years, having moved here from Chicago. A daughter, Mrs. Mary
Valenziano, R. 1; a sister; and a brother; 9 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren survive. Funeral Wednesday in Tohle Funeral Home,
Chicago. + 11-?-1970
Manning Mack was born in Allen County near Fort Wayne on March 26,
1874 and died March 16, 1931 by accidental death near Albion. His
age at the time of death was 56 years, 11 months and 20 days. He was the son of
William and Sarah Manning , formerly of Ohio. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ann
Freet and Margaret Hilts; one brother, John; and three sons, Ray, Charles and
Frank, all of Fort Wayne. Services at Sweet Church March 18. Burial at
Leo, Ind. + 3-?-1931
Manning William Thompson was born at Leo, Ind. Dec. 18, 1856. His parents
were Elias and Mary Manning. He is survived by one brother, Samuel M. of Fort
Wayne; and 2 sisters, Clara, now at the home of Mary Edwards near Albion, and
Mrs. Florence B. Hull of Carnegie, Okla. He lived many years near Arcola when he
was a member of the Lake Chapel M. E. Church. He died at the Clinton Ott home in
Kimmell on March 5, being 84 years of age. Funeral at Eel River Church March
9. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 3-?-1941
Manns Nora, 79, died in the Kendallville Lutheran Home May 29. She was
born in Wayland, Ky. July 25, 1909, the daughter of Alex and Laura (Shepherd)
Allen. She married Jim Manns April 1, 1927 in Wayland, and he died March 22,
1965. She moved to Kendallville in 1956. Surviving are 10 daughters, Cleta Knox,
Mattie Cordial, Lorene Hamdin, Christine Morr, Ella Handshoe, Louetta Hale and
Linda Myers, all Kendallville, Dorothy Mitchell, Avilla, Oma Jean Howard,
Detroit, and Willa Manns, Knox; six sons, Ray, Clarence, Jimmy, Bobby, Claude
and James Jr., Kendallville; two sisters, Rita Ford of Mederville, and Irma
Hicks of Wayland; three brothers, Oran of Michigan, and Clester and Chester,
Wayland; 57 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two
sisters preceded her in death. Services May 2 at Salem Baptist Church.
Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-9-1989 + 4-29-1989
Manns Timothy, 15, Ligonier, drowned in the Yellow River in
Starke County Thursday. He was the son of Brenda Tollson, Ligonier, and
James Manns, North Judson. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Patricia of
Ligonier; and a brother, Kevin stationed in England with the Air Force. Funeral Sunday at Braman Funeral Home in Knox. + 7-28-1988
Manns Timothy R, 40, died October 30, 2005 at his LaOtto
residence. He was born in Kendallville July 21, 1965 to Ray and Nadine
(Hale) Manns. Surviving are his parents, Kendallville; 2 sons, Brandy and
Ryan; a daughter, Brittney, all of LaOtto; a brother, Jeffery, and a sister,
Rochelle, of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jim
and Nora Manns and Winfield and Stella Hale. He graduated from East Noble
High School in 1983 and was employed as a supervisor with International Wire in
Albion and Kendallville since 1984. Funeral at Bethel Christian Baptist
Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 11-3-2005
Manon Virginia M, 79, of Auburn, died March 29, 2011, at Laurels of DeKalb Nursing Home
in Butler. She was born May 29, 1931, in Garrett to Roman and Laura (Blotkamp) Steigmeyer. She married Robert D. “Bob” Manon on Sept. 23, 1950, in
Garrett. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Lynda Manon of Danville, Ky.,
David and Pam Manon of Auburn, Duaine and Patty Manon of Kendallville, and
Jeffery and Sandy Manon of Longwood, Fla.; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Julie
and Gene Troyer of Ashley, and Amy Manon of Menasha, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; one
great-grandson; 2 sisters, Patricia Frymer of Auburn and Sharon and Neal Simon
of Garrett. She was also preceded in death by; 6 brothers; and a sister. Mass
of Christian burial Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Auburn. Burial, Catholic Cemetery.
^ 3-30-2011
Manor Anna (Bonar), 69, former Albion resident, died at her home in Fort
Wayne Sunday from heart trouble. Funeral was held Wednesday at Sloan
Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving are the
husband; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hoeppner; and a son, Forrest L., both
of Fort Wayne; and three grandchildren. + 10-?-1943
Manor Forrest L, 75, died January 25 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He
was owner of Manor Trucking Co. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn M.; a daughter,
Beverly J. York, Fort Wayne; and a son, Jack L. of Churubusco. Services
Friday in Klaehn’s Wayne St. Chapel. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~
2-3-1983
Manor Jack Lee of Cherokee Village, Ark., died Aug. 31, 2009.
Graveside services Saturday at Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 9-10-2009
Mansfield Lawrence M, 68, R. 1, died Thursday in McCray
Hospital from complications. He was born in Ill. Feb. 23, 1905, a son of Everett
and Eva (Hart) Mansfield. He was married in Albion Sept. 17, 1929 to Martha E.
Hickman. He came to Kendallville 24 years ago from Illinois and was a farmer and
member of South Milford United Methodist Church. Surviving are the widow; a
daughter, Mrs. Lucy Potts, R. 1; and a son, Steve, R. 2, Avilla; two sisters,
Mrs. Fern McFarlin, Jacksonville, Ill., and Mrs. Bernice Ingoldsby, Springfield,
Ill.; a brother, Forrest, Modesto, Ill.; and two grandchildren. Funeral
Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-?-1973
Mansfield Martha E, 95, of Kendallville, died Jan. 26, 2008 at Parkview
Noble Hospital. She had worked at Essex Wire in Ligonier and then in
Topeka for 13 years. She was born June 1, 1912 in Wolf Lake to Hugh W. and
Bessie L. (Grubb) Hickman. She married Lawrence M. Mansfield on Sept. 17,
1929 in Albion. He died Oct. 11, 1973. Surviving are a son, Steve of
Avilla; a daughter, Lucy of Corunna; 5 grandchildren, Dale and Robert Potts,
Melissa, David and Jennifer Mertz; 4 great-grandchildren, Natosha, Kylee, Chad
and Zachary Potts; and a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh "Mutt" and
Thelma Hickman of Albion. She was also preceded in death by a grandson,
Paul E. Potts; 2 brothers, Jim and Arthur Hickman; and a sister Mae
Bailey. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet
Cemetery. ^ 1-28-2008
Manship John T, 47, 502 E. Harding, died
Sunday. He was found dead at the corner of Riley and Harding of an apparent
heart attack. He was born April 8, 1928, the son of Winfield and Velma Manship,
both of whom survive. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. One
brother preceded him in death. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home Wednesday.
Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Manship Velma died Saturday at McCray Hospital. Services today at
Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-1-1983
Manship Winfield D "Red", 80, of
Kendallville, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born in Orange County
near Marengo July 7, 1899, he was the son of James and Meta Manship. On July 14,
1926 in Kendallville, he married Velma Reamer. He had been a barber for 50 years
and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a
stepbrother, James of Florida; and six grandchildren. Two sons, John and Howard,
and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in the Lutheran
Home chapel. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
Manske Charles was a son of the late Julia and Charles Manske. Funeral at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Saturday. Burial, St. Mary’s
Cemetery. Among the survivors is a cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Cousino of 416 N.
State Street, Kendallville. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Theodore
Suchowski of Chicago. ~ 2-8-1962
Mantle Arden D, 61, of rural Kendallville, died Sept. 21, 2008 at
Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had worked at Essex Wire in
Kendallville and was a semi truck driver for several years. He retired in
2005 from the maintenance department of the Indiana State Highway
Department. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1965 and was a
member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. He was born Jan. 25,
1947 in Wolf Lake to Harley and Valetta (Morrissey) Mantle. He married
Jean Peters on June 7, 1970 at Bear Lake. Surviving are his wife; 3
children, Karla Mantle and Martin and Kendra Mantle of Kendallville, and Aron
and Carrie Mantle of Orland; his father of Kendallville; a sister and
brother-in-law, Ramonda and Hugh DeLong of Albion; and 3 grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by a sister, Vickie Mantle. Services Thursday at
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Mt Pleasant
Cemetery. ^ 9-23-2008
Manuel Eugenia M, 64, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Home,
Avilla. She was born Sept. 9, 1910 in Kendallville to Edwin and Catherine (Reed)
Pepple. She married Albert G. Manuel Dec. 27, 1939 in Kendallville. She spent
most of her life in Kendallville, living recently in Venice, Fla., and moving to
the home in April. She was a teacher and housewife and member of Tri Kappa and
Sigma Eta sororities and BPW Club. Surviving are her husband in Venice, Fla.; a
daughter, Mrs. James (Catherine) Hoppes Jr., Kokomo; one son, David,
Kendallville; one brother, Philip R., Kendallville; and four grandchildren. Two
brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins
Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1975
Mapes Alonzo E, 74, 315 Lisle St., died Saturday in LaGrange
County Hospital. He was born in Kendallville Oct. 28, 1898, the son of James E.
and Clara Brown Mapes, and was married to Vera Kirk Feb. 11, 1935. Surviving are
his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Genevieve) Ulrich, China Lake, Calif.,
and Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Eash, LaGrange; two brothers, Arthur and Robert of
Kendallville; one sister, Edith High, Butler; 9 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1973
Mapes Arthur Franklin, 72, Indiana poet laureate, died Saturday in
Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born March 16, 1913 in Kendallville, he was the
son of James Edward and Clara Helen (Brown) Mapes. On Dec. 12, 1936 he married
Ruth Acker. He was a 33-year veteran machinist at Flint & Walling, Inc.,
Kendallville, retiring in 1975. He grew up in what was known as the Sunnyside
area of Kendallville near the East Noble High School. Poetry was his hobby but
it wasn’t until around 1959 that his poems were recognized by the public. He
wrote his poem "Indiana" in March 1963, which was adopted as the
official state poem by the General Assembly. In March 1977 the state honored him
as Indiana’s poet laureate. Surviving are his wife; 10 children, Mrs. James
(Jean) Frey, LaGrange, Mrs. Robert (Marlene) Mason, Kendallville, Mrs. Jerry
(Darlene) Frye, Kendallville, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Barrett, Coatsville, Dean
and Howard, Kendallville, Michael, Auburn, Rev. James, Skieston, Mo., Donald,
Avilla, and Richard of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. William (Edith)
High, LaGrange; 32 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Four brothers and
two sisters preceded him in death. Services Jan. 8 at Berhalter-Hutchins
Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1986
Mapes Carolyn Joan, 68, of Kendallville, died Nov. 20, 2005 in Parkview
Noble Hospital emergency room. She was born Oct. 13, 1937 in Noble County
to Fred and Josephine (Likes) Sleeper. On Aug. 26, 1956 in Kendallville
she married James Arthur Mapes. He died Aug. 21, 2001. A 1955
graduate of Rome City High School, she was a member of the Church of the
Nazarene. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, April and Jackie
Johnson of Sikeston, Mol, and Pamela and Craig Bottjer of Kendallville; a son
and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Becky Mapes of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren,
Justin and Emily Johnson, Nathan, Erin and Elizabeth Bottjer, Mary and James F.
Mapes; 2 great-granddaughters, Ashley and Lilly Bottjer; a brother, Robert
Sleeper of Ashley; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Berdena Smith and Charolette
and Tom Hart of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by 2
granddaughters, Hannah Johnson and Heidi Bottjer. Services Wednesday at
Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^
11-22-2005
Mapes Donald Wayne, 67, died Nov. 24, 2007 in Kendallville Manor Health
Care Center. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1963, then enlisted
in the Navy. He was an air traffic controller and instructor, retiring in
1980. A member of the Disabled Veterans, he worked part-time for
Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home and Atz Furniture in Kendallville. He was
born May 7, 1940 in Kendallville to Arthur and Ruth (Acker) Mapes. On May
7, 1960 in Fort Wayne he married Martha Rimmel. Surviving are his wife in
Kendallville; a son, Keith of LaGrange; 4 sisters and one brother-in-law,
Marilyn Barrett of Owensville, Jean Frye, Darlene and Jerry Frye, and Marlene
Mason, all of Kendallville; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Celine
Mapes of Oceanside, Calif., Dean and Diane Mapes of Fremont, Michael and Diane
Mapes of Auburn, and Howard and Cheryl Mapes of Kendallville. He was
preceded in death by a brother, James. Services Wednesday at Young Funeral
Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-25-2007
Mapes Dorothy Irene, 81, died Sunday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing
home. She was born in Stroh July 1, 1917 to Justus Floyd and Ersel Mae
(Deal) Rowlison. On June 13, 1963 in Brimfield she married Robert Allen
Mapes. He died June 20, 1982. She was a self-employed
housekeeper. Surviving are a daughter, Karen Storey of Kendallville; 2
sons, Brian of Kendallville, and Michael; 3 sisters, Nelda Cummins of
Kendallville, Arvilla Castner of Angola and Wanda Amburgey of Stroh; 5
grandchildren, Bryce, Gavin and Kayla Mapes, Debbie Gohn and Jeff Trowbridge;
and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3
sisters. Graveside services Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. +
9-13-1998
Mapes Garnet B, 93, Kendallville, died May 5, 2001 in her daughter's
Garrett home. She moved to Avilla when she was 7 years old and had lived
in Kendallville since 1945. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1926,
ranking second in her class. She was a member of Trinity Church United
Methodist since 1934 and taught Sunday School there for many years. She
was a board member and officer of the Noble County Democratic Party and was a
past board member of the Noble County Foundation, Albion, and helped a local Cub
Scout troop as a leader. She was born December 23, 1907 in Star City to
William R. and Carrie (Freeman) Ross. On September 27, 1933, in Avilla,
she married William Albert Mapes, who died February 15, 1945. Also
preceding her in death were 2 sons, John Ross Mapes in 1963 and Neil Thomas
Mapes in 1970; a brother, Paul Meredith Ross; and a sister, Mary Hoon.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Marilyn Mapes of Salt
Lake City, Utah; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn and Perry Hirst of
Anderson and Marcia Riley of Garrett; a brother, Carl Herron Ross of Fort Wayne;
10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Services at Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-17-2001
Mapes James A, 63, died Aug. 21, 2001 at home. A 1956 graduate of
Kendallville High School, he held master's degrees in theology from
International Bible Institute and Seminary and was an ordained minister in the
Church of the Nazarene. He retired from the Samara Center Psychiatric unit
at McCray Hospital after 12 years. He was born March 15, 1938 in
Kendallville to Arthur Franklin and Ruth (Acker) Mapes. On Aug. 26, 1956
he married Carolyn Joan Sleeper. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and
sons-in-law, April and Jackie Johnson and Pamela and Craig Bottjer of
Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Rebecca Mapes of
Kendallville; 7 grandchildren; Justin and Emily Johnson, Nathan, Erin and
Elizabeth Bottjer and Mary and James Mapes; a great-granddaughter, Ashley
Bottjer; 4 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Charles Barrett of
Owensville, Darlene and Jerry Frye of Kendallville, Jean Frye of LaGrange and
Marlene Mason of Garrett; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, Dean and Diane of
Fremont, Michael and Diane of Auburn, Donald and Martha and Howard and Cheryl of
Kendallville, and Richard and Celine of Oceanside, Calif. Two
granddaughters, Hannah Johnson and Heidi Bottjer, preceded him in death.
Services Friday at Kendallville Church of the Nazarene. ^ 8-22-2001
Mapes John R of Kendallville died Nov. 14, 1963 in an
auto accident near Latty, Ohio. he was a former resident of Albion and a 1962
graduate of Albion-Jefferson High School. He resided with Mr. and Mrs. Bud
Edsall and family the last two years of high school. He was a student at
International College in Fort Wayne and would have graduated Dec. 5. +
11-14-1963
Mapes Martha A, 90, died June 17, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hill in
Kendallville. She was employed with McCray Hospital for 25 years in the
dietary department before retiring in 1983. She was a member of Harvest
Community Church. She was born in Kendallville on Aug. 24, 1915 to Asa and
Lizzie (Conklin) McCreary. She married Lawrence Hiram Mapes in Albion on
March 1, 1934. He died Jan. 11, 1962. Surviving are 7 daughters and
4 sons-in-law, Phyllis Mapes, Doris Christlieb, Mary and Ernest Knox and Nancy
and Arvin Knox, all of Kendallville, Karen and Richard Bell of Churubusco, Sally
Mapes of Story Lake, Hudson, and Susan and Dan Weirich of Huntertown; 5 sons and
4 daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Alleen of Rome City, Robert and Marcy of Red
Oak, Tex., Dennis and Hazel of Kendallville, Gale and Marsha of LaGrange, and
Larry of Fort Wayne; 37 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 19
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded also in death by a grandchild;
2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Services Wednesday at
Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-18-2006
Mapes Nancy J, 73, of Kendallville, died October 4, 2012, at Parkview
Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville on December
15, 1938, to Thurlow and Mabel (LaCroix) Schlichtenmyer. Her parents died when
she was a young child and her aunt and uncle, Russell and Helen Schlichtenmyer,
raised her. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1957. She
married Neil Mapes on October 11, 1961, in Kendallville and he died September
31, 1970. She worked for Millennium Industries in Ligonier, Colwell
General in Kendallville and the Dairy Queen in Kendallville, retiring in
2003. Nancy served as a choir director for many years at the Kendallville
Church of God. Survivors include one daughter, Kay Ann and Randy McClish
of Kendallville; one son, Mark Mapes of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren, Maranda
Bell, Heath Hall and Kaylee Jones; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley
Dapp of Avilla. She was also preceded in death by three brothers.
A memorial service will be Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home
in Kendallville. ^ 10-6-2012
Mapes Robert Allen, 67, of 433 Krueger St., died
Sunday at his residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1915 in Kendallville to James E.
and Clara (Brown) Mapes. On June 13, 1963 in Brimfield he married Dorothy I.
Rowlison. He was a lifetime Kendallville resident and retired as maintenance man
for Safeguard in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a stepson, Michael Storey
of Union City, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Drex (Karen) Bricker of Kendallville;
a brother, Arthur Franklin Mapes of Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Three
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at
Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-20-1982
Mapes Ruth, 70, died Saturday at the home of a daughter,
Darlene Fry, 719 S. Main St., Kendallville. Born in Kendallville Nov. 21, 1918,
she was the daughter of Alva and Elsie (Mignons Hill) Acker. On Dec. 12, 1936 in
Albion she married Arthur Franklin Mapes, poet laureate of Indiana, who died
Jan. 4, 1986. She was a member of First Church of Nazarene in Kendallville.
Surviving are four daughters, Marilyn Barrett of Helena, Ala., Jean Fry of
LaGrange, Darlene Fry and Marlene Mason of Kendallville; six sons, Rev. Jim A.,
Dean and Howard of Kendallville, Don of Avilla, Richard A. of Escondido, Calif.,
and Michael of Auburn; two sisters, Orpha Bates of Kendallville, and
Catherine Luke of Fort Wayne; five brothers, Raymond and Roy of Kendallville,
Alva Jr. of Warsaw, Orville of Sturgis, Mich., and Robert of Auburn; 32
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. One brother, one sister and two
great-grandchildren preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in
Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +
5-14-1989
Mapes Vera M, 87, died Wednesday in her Kendallville residence. She
was born Jan. 20, 1909 in Battle Creek, Mich. to Phillip and Estella (Schimpff)
Kirk. On Feb. 11, 1935 in Albion she married Alonzo Mapes, who died June
15, 1973. She retired from Kendallville Laundry and Dry Cleaning and was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are 2
daughters, Mrs. Richard (Genny) Ulrich of Provo, Utah and Mrs. Robert (Lucille)
Eash of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 7
great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter,
Louise Gundrun; a brother, Clair Kirk; and 3 sisters, Beatrice Mobley, Gertrude
Kirk and Merle Cline. Services Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial,
South Milford Cemetery. + 10-16-1996
Noble
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