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Masbaum Regina, 86, died last Wednesday at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Formerly of Fort Wayne, she was a member of St. Patrick’s Church and a charter member of its Rosary Sodality. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hubert Furge, Fort Wayne; a brother, Msgr. Paul A. Welsh, Sacred Heart Home; a sister, Mrs. George Peacock of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 12-?-1971
Masierak Edmund, 52, died Sunday in Lutheran Hospital. A native of Detroit, he had lived in Fort Wayne since 1942. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran and for 23 years was a supervisor for Peter Eckrich & Sons and also worked for Weaver Popcorn. Surviving are his wife, Judith; three daughters, Rhonda and Kristina at home, and Deanna Vinson of Barksdale Air Force Base, La.; a sister, Stella K. Cade of Rome City; a brother, Richard A. of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 5-14-1989
Mason Claude, about 72, a longtime resident of the Lake Wawasee area, apparently died of a heart attack at his Lake Wawasee home some time Nov. 20, 1964. His body was discovered in the yard of his home late Friday. His wife and her brother Justin Morr, were in Fla. and flew home immediately. He was a member of the Masonic order and Rotary International. Surviving are the widow; a son, Jack of Warsaw; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Parker of Fla.; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home in Syracuse. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 11-?-1964
Mason George E, 87, died Saturday at his home in Harlan after a long illness. Born in Avilla, he had spent most of his life in Harlan. His wife, Ida, died three weeks ago. Services Monday. The Oetting Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial, Harlan Cemetery. ~ 3-8-1951
Mason Hallie Marie, 63, of R. 5, Syracuse, died at her home Sunday. She was a former Kendallville area resident. She was born Dec. 12, 1917 in Elwood to Roy W. and Zora (Waymire) Butler. Surviving are her husband, John; two daughters, Judith of Fairmount and Pamela Norris of Goshen; 3 sisters, Betty Robison and Tillie Davies of Peru, and Gilda Joline Simmons of Fort Wayne; a brother, Ellis of Elwood; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Copher and Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood. Burial, IOOF Cemetery, Frankton. + 11-29-1981
Mason John was born Aug. 20, 1838, at Lincolnshire, Eng., having reached at the time of his death the age of 85 years, 2 months and 2 days. He came to this country in 1850 with his parents, five brothers and one sister. Landing at New York, they moved to Ohio and later to Indiana, where John Mason spent the remainder of his life.He never married. In December, 1863, he enlisted in the Union army and served as corporal under Capt. William Cole, Company A, 129th Infantry. He was discharged Aug. 29, 1865 at Charlotte, N. C. Of a family of twelve children there is but one left, Joseph Mason, aged 74 years. Five brothers and sisters died in England. Mr. Mason died at his home at Albion, Oct. 22, 1923.He had not been ill but succumbed to a stroke of apoplexy. The funeral was held at the Union church north of Garrett Wednesday. Albion New Era 11-14-1923
Mason John J, 75, of Tipton, died Wednesday in Community Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born May 9, 1913 in Frankton, the son of Dale and Frances (Mann) Mason. At one time he had lived at Dewart Lakes southwest of North Webster and was retired from Kendall Lumber Co. in Kendallville. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Milford. His wife, the former Hallie M. Butler, died in 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Pamela S. Kime, Indianapolis, and Judith L. Townsend, Tipton; three brothers, Richard, North Webster, Robert, Frankton, and Howard of Alexandria; 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Coher & Fesler Funeral Home, Elwood. Burial, IOOF Cemetery, Franklin. + 6-29-1988
Mason Josephine, 62, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on July 17, 1931 to Frank and Dorothy (Bennett) McCormick. On March 22, 1951 in Angola she married Eugene F. Mason. He died April 12, 1992. She attended Trinity Church United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Philip (Cynthia) Verrill of Indianapolis; a sister, Jeannette Kurtz of Kendallville; a brother, Jim McCormick of Kendallville; and 2 grandchildren. A sister, Ruth Mitchell, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-4-1994
Mason Lulu, 87, died Thursday. She was a resident of Wheeler, Ind. Born in Corunna Aug. 15, 1898, her parents were Joe and Alice (Spindler) Mortimore. She was married to the late Rev. R. B. Mason. Surviving are a son, Marion L., Albion; 4 daughters, Shirley Reveal, Wheeler, Gwen Evert, Palmer, Edith Seger, Costa Mesa, Calif., and Rose Biro, Valparaiso; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services today in Bartholomew Funeral Home, Valparaiso. Burial, Graceland Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Mason Marion L, 76, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 1, 1919 in Chicago to Reuben and Lulu (Mortimore) Mason. On Oct. 14, 1942 in Gary he married Mary V. Pilla. He was executive director of Noble County Training Center, retiring in 1985. He was a member of American Legion Post 246, Albion, 40 & 8, Wolf Lake VFW and Noble County Saddle Club. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Beverly Hile of Albion, Sharon Mason of Valparaiso and Carol Keller of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Shirley Reveal of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Edith Segur of Grover City, Calif., and Gwen Evert of Hebron. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill, and a sister, Rose Biro. Funeral Wednesday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-7-1996
Mason Mary V, 88, of Albion, died April 24, 2011 at her daughter’s residence in Albion. She was born in Gary, Indiana, on March 11, 1923, to Dominc and Marie (De Chiara) Pilla. On October 14, 1942, in Gary she married Marion L. Mason. He died on September 7, 1996. She worked for the Noble County Training Center, retiring in 1988. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Sharon Mason of Valparaiso, Carol A. and Ken Keller of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, and Beverly and Doug Hile of Albion; 7 grandchildren, Jason Hile, Lisa Knafel, Dawn Keller, David Plinovich, Krista Kaiser and Kim Plinovich; and a sister, Jennie Motta of Taylor, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband; a grandson, Doug Plinovich; 5 brothers, Leo, Mike, Mark, Joey Tony and Sam Pilla; and a sister, Elizabeth Macchia. Funeral April 27 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ -26-2011
Mason Pearl, prominent in school work the past 20 years in this city and other localities, died this morning at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wilson, 308 S. State St., from pernicious anemia. She taught at Norwalk, O., and at Auburn before taking up her work in the local schools some eleven years ago. For 3 years she was principal of the departmental schools. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Mrs. E. F. Schafer of Detroit, Mich. + 2-21-1924
Mason Richard O, 49, Fort Wayne, died Monday at his home. A native of Kendallville and president of Kendallville High School class of 1944, he had lived in Fort Wayne 20 years. He had been an engineer at International Harvester’s truck engineering center for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Butler; two sons, Stan and Clark of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Cheryl and Jill of Fort Wayne; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percey Mason, New Port Richey, Fla. Services Wednesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 11-?-1975
Mast Amos S, 74, R. 1, died last Sunday in Sarasota, Fla., where he was spending the winter. He was born Jan. 13, 1905. He was married Feb. 2, 1926 to Sarah Yoder. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Harley, Sarasota, Glenn, Wawaka, and Perry, Topeka; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Anna) Roine, Sarasota; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Abe, Ligonier, and William, Middlebury; and a sister, Susie Miller, Topeka. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services at the Orla Troyer home Thursday. Burial, Topeka Cemetery. + 3-?-1979
Mast Dannie E, 5, R. 1, Ligonier, was killed Monday in a freak accident on S. R. 5 three miles north of Ligonier at Salem Church. A team of horses his father was driving spooked and took the gravity pull wagon loaded with corn into the ditch. The boy was jostled from the wagon and then run over by one of the back wheels. He died from a fractured skull. He was born Nov. 19, 1973 in Noble County, a son of Enos and Arlene (Miller) Mast. He is survived by the parents; grandparents, Bishop and Mrs. Abe S. Mast, R. 1, Ligonier; one brother, Dennis, Syracuse; four sisters, Mrs. Homer (Ruthann ) Miller, and Mrs. Monroe (Naomi Mae) Raber of Topeka, Mary Martha and Ruby Ellen at home. Funeral July 25 at Elmer Slabaugh residence, R. 1, Topeka. Burial, Hawpatch Cemetery. + 7-?-1979
Mast Millie J, 79, R. 1, LaGrange, died today at home. She leaves more than 150 immediate survivors. Born May 29, 1909 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Jonas and Lydia (Troyer) Weaver. On April 20, 1933, she married Emanuel V. Miller. He died Oct. 17, 1958. On Dec. 5, 1971, she married John Mast. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harley (Esther) Miller of Ligonier, Mrs. Alvin (Emma) Miller of LaGrange, Mrs. Martin (Lizzie Ann) Yoder of LaGrange; seven sons, Perry Miller of Middlebury, Alvin E. Miller of Shipshewana, Emanuel Miller of LaGrange, Levi, Jonas, Freeman and Christy Miller of Topeka; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. Alvin (Lydia Mae) Troyer of Sturgis, Mich., Mrs. Jonnie (Mary) Troyer of LaGrange, Mrs. Ernest (Edna) Yoder of Shipshewana, and Mrs. Christ (Katie) Fry of Meadville, Pa.; five stepsons, Delbert Mast of LaGrange, Jonas Mast of Blackville, S.C., David Mast of Shipshewana, Levi Mast of Denver, Colo., and Ervin Mast of Howe; 64 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday at the home of Enos Knepp. Burial, Miller Cemetery. + 12-28-1988
Mast Virginia L "Mickey", 76, of Ligonier, died March 10, 2004 in Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 19, 1927 in Montana. On Oct. 6, 1956 she married Leroy Mast. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and Clyde Barkey and Suzanne and Dennis Rose of Ligonier; a son, Michael Mast of Cromwell; a brother, Eugene Hughart of Chesterton; 8 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-11-2004
Masters Doris M, 61, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 8, 1926, the daughter of Robert and Icea M. (Lindsay) Ford. She moved to the Wawaka area in May 1980 from Fort Wayne. Surviving are a daughter, Pamela Parker of Corpus Christi, Texas; three sons, Maynard of Kendallville, Gary of Rome City, and Terry of Fort Wayne; two stepsisters, Verna Moffet and Shirley Cook of Fort Wayne; a stepbrother, Todd Slusher of Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren. One stepbrother, Robert Slusher, preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-16-1988
Masters Dorothy M, 78, of Wolcottville, died Oct. 4 in her home. She was born in Kendallville Nov. 1, 1904 the daughter of Eddie and Ruth (Weatherwax) Carothers. She was a former telephone operator for Peoples Mutual Telephone Co. in Wolcottville and a member of the Firemen’s Auxiliary. She was married in Edgerton, Ohio Aug. 12, 1941 to Charles Masters. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Sharon of Wolcottville; a son, Gary of Goshen; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Norma Lee and Colleen Ray, and a grandson preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home of Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 10-4-1983
Masters Elias died Feb. 15, 1889, aged 89 years 10 months and 8 days, at the county asylum. Funeral at the U. B. Church Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. He was one of the earlier settlers of Noble County. Noble Co Democrat 1-20-1889
Masters Elizabeth died last Friday at her home south of town in Clay Twp. She was 79 years, 8 months and 14 days old. The funeral was held Sunday at the home. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. She was born in Somerset, Pa., April 22, 1851. On Feb. 18, 1877, she was married to John Masters and they had four children, Mrs. Ben Young of Kendallville, Mrs. Lee Flint and Mrs. Vern Feller of LaGrange, and Frank of Rome City. There are 8 grandchildren; a brother, David Shultz of Brimfield; and a sister, Mrs. Lovina Straman of Ottawa, Ohio. + 1930
Masters Frank S, 52, died suddenly Saturday at his home in Rome City from a coronary occlusion. He was born Aug. 31, 1893 in LaGrange County, the son of John and Elizabeth Masters. He was united in marriage with Velma Gee in Kendallville. He and his wife resided on a farm in LaGrange County until1 5 years ago when he purchased a filling station in Rome City which he had since operated. Surviving are the wife; four sons, S-Sgt. Garman V. of Sioux Falls, S.D., Pvt. Neil R., patient in Billings Hospital, Indianapolis, Sgt. H., Aberdeen, Md., and S-Sgt. Robert, Camp Maxie, Tex.; two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Feller and Mrs. Nora Flint of LaGrange. Funeral Tuesday at Rome City Methodist Church. Burial, LaGrange Cemetery. + 1945
Masters Garman C, 86, died July 29, 2006 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. He was born October 3, 1919 in LaGrange to Frank and Velma (Gee) Masters. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Jack Stellhorn of Clermont, FL, and Sue Ann and J. David Schermerhorn of Wawaka; a son, Randy of Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren, Sean and Ashley Masters, Sandi Fortman, Suzi March, Shari Bittles, David G., Jill, John M., and Jeffrey Schermerhorn, Ryan and Daniel Stellhorn; 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Hobart, Neil and Robert. He was a member of American Legion Post 381 in Rome City, F&AM Lodge 276 in Kendallville, and Rome City Lions Club. He was a graduate of Rome City High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran of WW II. He had owned and operated Masters Brothers Sinclair Station in Rome City before retirement. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery with American Legion and VFW providing military services. ~ 8-24-2006
Masters Hobart, 80, died Friday in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1917 in Kendallville to Frank and Velma (Gee) Masters. Former fire chief of Rome City Volunteer Fire Dept., he retired after 53 years. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a salesman at Golden's Auto Parts and former co-owner of Masters Brothers Arco Gas Station in Rome City. He was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 381, F&AM Lodge 276, Rome City Lions Club and Kendallville VFW 2749. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie (Walborn); 2 daughters, Pamela Parker of Corpus Cristi, Texas and Debra Frehse of LaGrange; 5 sons, Maynard of Kendallville, Gary of Rome City, Terry of Huntertown, William Hulwick of Auburn and Mark Hulwick of Rome City; 2 brothers, Garman of Rome City and Robert of LaGrange; 11 grandchildren a 5 great-grandchildren. A brother, Neil, preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-21-1997
Masters John, 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vern Feller, Sunday. Funeral was held at Carney Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. He was born in Noble County near Albion Feb. 23, 1853. On Feb. 18, 1887 he married Elizabeth Shultz, who died 13 years ago. He lived the greater part of his life in LaGrange County, farming in the Brushy Prairie district for many years. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Ben Young of Kendallville, Mrs. Lee Flint and Mrs. Vern Feller of LaGrange; and one son, Frank of Rome City. + 1943
Masters Joseph R, 59, a pioneer resident of the Diamond Lake vicinity, died Nov. 11 at his home from cancer of the bowels. He was born in Noble County where he was continuously resided and was one of the prosperous and public-spirited citizens of the county. The wife and one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Kesler of Wis., survive. One daughter died eleven years ago. A brother, George, resides at Stroh. + 11-?-1920
Masters Marcella M, 80, died Feb. 7, 1998 in Lakeland Hospital, Lakeland, Fla. She was born in Fort Wayne April 4, 1917 to Arthur L. and Frances J. (Besancon) Ramm. On Sept. 11, 1949 in Wolcottville she married Garman Masters. She was a graduate of South Side High School in Fort Wayne and had lived in Rome City 50 years. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sue Ann and J. David Schermerhorn of Wawaka and Diane and Jack Stellhorn of Melbourne, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Carol Masters of Kendallville; a brother, Arthur Ramm of New Port Richey, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Suzi March, Shari Bittles, David, John and Jeff Schermerhorn, Sandi Fortman, Sean and Ashley Masters, Ryan and Daniel Stellhorn and Jill Jordan; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-7-1998
Masters Marjorie Ann, 73, of Rome City, died Oct. 6, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had retired in 1996 from Dometic Corp. in LaGrange. She was a member of American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary; a 1949 graduate of South Side High School, a 13-year member of the Noble County EMS; a Rome City Volunteer Fire Dept. Firebelle; and a member of Rome City United Methodist Church. She was born July 12, 1931 in Fort Wayne to Paul and Lucille (Druley) Walborn. In May 1973 she married Hobart Masters. He died Nov. 17, 1997. Surviving are 2 sons, William and Mark Hulwick of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Debra Frehse of Goshen; 2 grandsons, William Hulwick and Chad Bloss; a great-granddaughter, Shaley Hulwick. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Druley. Private services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-6-2004
Masters Robert Jack, 74, died Monday in Life Care Center of LaGrange. He was born May 31, 1924 in Valentine to Frank and Thelma (Gee) Masters. He married Juanita Clifford. A U. S. Army veteran of WW II, he was a former supervisor at McIntosh Corp. and McCray Refrigeration of Kendallville. He was a member of American Legion Post 381 and Masonic Lodge 451 in Rome City and Kendallville VFW. He served with the Orange Twp Volunteer Fire Dept. 25 years and was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Marcia) Kitchen of Rome City, Mrs. Kenneth (Debbie) Monthie of Iowa, and Mrs. Arthur (Donna) Atwater of Howe; 5 sons and 4 daughters-in-law, Wesley and Mildred Boyles of Fla., David and Sandra Boyles of Rome City, Darwin and Barbara Boyles of Rome City, Robert and Marsha Masters of Okla., and Larry Boyles of Fla.; 32 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one brother, Garman of Rome City. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Neal and Hobart; and one grandson, Wesley Boyles Jr. Funeral Friday in Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. + 11-23-1998
Masters Velma Jean, 78, died this morning in LaGrange Hospital. She was born June 1, 1894 near St. Joe and was the widow of Frank Masters, who died in 1945. She was a member of Methodist Church and OES. Surviving are three sons, Hobart, Garman and Robert of Rome City; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. One son, Neal, preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. + 1-?-1973
Masterson Charles D, 84, died Thursday at his home near Wolf Lake. He was born on Sept. 27, 1928, in Murray, Wells County, to Glenn D. and Ruby (McDonald) Masterson. He graduated from the Lancaster Central High School. His first marriage was to Margaret N. Beason and they spent their married life in Wells County. On July 3, 1973, he married Harriet R. Cole Edwards and after a brief period spent in Bluffton, they moved to a farm in Noble Township, Noble County. In addition to farming, he was employed as a custodian and the Wolf Lake Elementary School for many years and retired from the Boyd Machine Products Company. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; children Michael L. (Pamela) Masterson of Powell, Wyo., Gary A. (Bonnie) Masterson of Wabash, Mark D. (Judy) Masterson of Beaver Creek, Ohio, David W. (Becky) Masterson of Berne and Barbara J. (Lynn) Bradtmueller of New Haven; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, James (Ann) Masterson of Siloam Springs, Ark.; and a sister, Mary L. (Stan) Amstutz of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Masterson. Services will be Wednesday in the Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 4-21-2013
Mathew Hila V, 82, Ligonier, died today in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 8, 1893 in Van Wert, Ohio to Theodore and Emma (Cook) Stump. She married Ray Mathew in Van Wert May 16, 1915. He preceded her in death. She had been a Ligonier resident the past 47 years and was owner and operator of M&M Variety Store, a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, Eastern Star Lodge 325 and BPW. Surviving are two sons, Richard an Robert of Ligonier; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier, Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1976
Mathew Ray F, 62, a Ligonier resident for 27 years, died en route to the LaGrange County Hospital when he became ill after walking to his home from the Iron Fireman plant where his car became mired in mud. He had suffered from diabetes and also a heart condition for some time. Surviving are his widow, Hila; two sons, Richard and Robert of Ligonier; two grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. He formerly resided in Marion, Ind. Funeral Tuesday at Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1956
Mathew Richard J, 76, died Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 19, 1918 in Van Wert, Ohio to Samuel Raymond and Hila V. (Stump) Mathew. He married Rosemary Roy in Topeka on April 19, 1942. He had owned M&M Five and Ten Store in Ligonier and Ligonier Cartage Co. and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. He was a member of Ligonier Lions Club, Masonic Lodge, American Legion Post, and of the 1934, 35 and 36 Ligonier basketball team sectional champs; a former basketball referee and member of Ligonier Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are his wife; a son, Rick of Syracuse; a daughter, Margery Kavanaugh of Ligonier; a brother, Bob of Ligonier; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-12-1995
Mathew Robert D, 73, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 18, 1922 in Van Wert, Ohio to Samuel R. and Hila V. (Stump) Mathew. A 70-year resident of Ligonier, he was retired from Bell Telephone Co. in Indianapolis. He was a member of West Noble American Legion, Ligonier Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite & Mizpah Temple in Fort Wayne and Ligonier United Methodist Church. He had been a captain in the U.S. Army during WW II. He served on the Ligonier city council 1980-83 and 1989-91 and in 1981 was named Ligonier Citizen of the Year. Surviving are a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-15-1998
Mathew Rosemary, 87, of Ligonier, died Feb. 10, 2005 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She had been an elementary school teacher at Topeka, Honeyville, Ligonier and North Side schools and was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and OES. She was born May 18, 1917 in Topeka to Fred and Dessie (Fought) Roy. On April 19, 1942 in Topeka she married Richard J. Mathew. He died in 1995. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Darlene of Syracuse; a daughter and son-in-law, Margery and Carl Kavanaugh of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Ginny Ulmer of DeLeon Springs, Fla., and Jane Sponseller of Angola; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Services Sunday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-11-2005
Mathews - Mr. and Mrs. Eliott Mathews of Allen Twp buried their other twin baby on Monday. It had been sick since the decease of its twin sister 2 or 3 weeks ago. ^ 9-18-1885
Mathews - One of the twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mathews of Allen died of cholera infantum Wednesday. ^ 9-4-1885
Mathews Dorothy was born in Kendallville to Lemon S. and Emma E. (Kurrle) Warble Nov. 18, 1898. On Jan. 3, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, she married Orville B. Mathews, who died June 23, 1968. She is survived by 3 daughters; one son; a sister, Miriam Becker, Kendallville; 7 grandchildren. Arrangements are pending for burial in Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1987
Mathews Edward William, 82, died Tuesday in his Kendallville residence. He was born in Kendallville Jan. 9, 1914 to John W. and Anna M (Hutt) Mathews. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was a retired railroad fireman; a U. S. Army veteran; a member of St. John Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 86, both of Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-7-1997
Mathews Elliott P, 76, died at his Kendallville home last Thursday. A resident of Kendallville for more than 40 years, he was recognized as one of the best-known horsemen in northern Indiana. During this time he acted as superintendent of the speed department of the Noble County Fair Association. Funeral was Friday from the late home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Surviving are the widow; a son, Walter F., of Maywood, Ill.; and one brother, Homer of Kendallville. + 9-?-1936
Mathews Leora B, 77, of Kendallville, died March 1, 2006 at Parkview Hospital. She had been a bookkeeper for many years and was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. She was born Oct. 9, 1928 in Hudson, Mich. to Otto and Georgia (Fisher) Boyer. Her husband, Royal Mathews, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, G. David Laur of Kendallville; Barbara Meyer of Portland, Ore.; 5 grandchildren, Benjamin and Nathan Meyer, Timothy and Ashley Laur, and Elizabeth Henderson; and one great-grandson, Evan Meyer. Services Sunday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-3-2006
Mathews Michael E, 59, of LaOtto, died Feb. 3, 1996 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 24, 1936 to Michael and Marie (Stinnel) Mathews. He was a perishable foods supervisor with Food Marketing, Fort Wayne, for 35 years. He married Jan Mueller May 8, 1971 in Ege. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife; 3 daughters, Andrea Carmichael of Stroh, Amy of Huntertown and Abby of LaOtto; 3 grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Sandy Minton and Sharon Robinson, Fort Wayne, Jim, Killen, Texas, and John, New Haven. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 2-16-1996
Matovich Pete, 57, died Saturday in Edgewater Hospital, Chicago, from a heart condition. He was born May 10, 1917 in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Matovich. His wife, the former Helen F. Anglin of Kendallville, died Aug. 20, 1974. A lifetime resident of Chicago, he was a tool and die maker. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Sue) Symon, and Miss Paul; one son, Robert, all of Chicago; 4 sisters, 5 brothers, and 4 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1974
Matson Blanche M, 73, R. 1, Cromwell, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. Born Jan. 20, 1905 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Fred and Verna (Clark) Bradrick. She married James C. Matson Oct. 1, 1961 in Cromwell. She was a Cromwell resident since 1926, moving from South Bend. She was a retired employee of the Wirk Garment Factory, Ligonier, and with her husband ran Matson Cheese House near Cromwell. She was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church. Survivors are the husband; 2 stepdaughters, Beverly A. Matson, New York, and Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Driver, Payne, Ohio; 2 stepsons, Barry E. Matson, Indianapolis, and Mark S. Matson, Cromwell; one brother, Ernest, Bakersfield, Calif. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, South Whitley Cemetery. + 8-?-1978
Matson Donald O, 80, of Kendallville died Jan. 15, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Pleasant Lake on Feb. 26, 1930, to Oscar Lewis and Vella Imo (Metzler) Matson. He worked at Foundations in Albion since 1983. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Clark and Annabelle Matson of Avilla. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Richard Matson, and sisters, Jeanette Gordon and Marjorie Saurer. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Pleasant Lake Cemetery in Pleasant Lake. ^ 1-17-2011
Matson Doris (Hagerty), 85, Avilla, died June 14, 2000 at Miller's Merry Manor, Garrett. She was a bookkeeper and owner-operator of Corunna Builders Supply Co. and Matson Mobile Home Park in Garrett. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1933 and lived on County Road 36, Auburn. She was a member and past regent of the DAR with two ancestral bars. She was a life member and past commander of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a member and past secretary of the Twin Lakes chapter of the American Diabetes Association. She was born July 5, 1914 in Franklin Twp, DeKalb County to John A. and Lela (Rice) Hagerty. They preceded her in death. She married Willis James Matson on December 7, 1935 in Angola, and he survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Lee William and Willis James Jr Matson of Avilla, and Larry Allen Matson of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Ellen Marie Lamb of Jamestown, Tenn., and Nancy Lou Sowles of Albion; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Graveside services in Waterloo Cemetery with Lee Matson officiating. ~ June 29, 2000
Matson James C, 73, R. 1, Cromwell, died July 6 in Goshen Hospital. He was the former owner and operator of the Cheese House north of Lake Wawasee. He had also operated a grocery store in South Whitley a number of years before moving to the Cromwell community. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Deater, Payne, Ohio, and Miss Beverly, N.Y.C.; two sons, Barry, Indianapolis, and Mark, R. 1, Cromwell; one grandchild; one brother and two sisters. Funeral July 8 in Miller Funeral Home in South Whitley. + 7-6-1979
Matson Mary Francis, 80, a resident of San Diego since 1923, widow of Col. Thomas E. Matson of Johnson City, Tenn., died May 20, 1934. Born in Albion, the daughter of Judge and Mrs. H. S. Tousley, she was educated at Granville, Ohio and studied music and painting in Chicago. Her early years of marriage were spent in New York City where her husband worked as a civil engineer. Tennessee became her permanent home when her husband undertook the building of the East Tenn. and Western N. C. Railroad. In Tenn. They had four children, Joseph T., a mining engineer of Tererro, N.M., H. T. a mining engineer in Japan, Thomas E., who is developing an orchard near the former Matson home in Johnson City, Tenn., and Frances Moyer, now Mrs. Hardie of San Diego. She was a member of the John Sevier Chapter, DAR of Johnson City, Tenn. Private funeral services at Bonham Bros Mortuary on May 23, followed by cremation, the ashes to be sent to Albion. + 5-?-1934
Matson Vella I, 90, Avilla, died Friday in Sacred Heart Home. A Garrett native, she was born Sept. 21, 1896, the daughter of Joseph and Nora (Renner) Metzler. On May 10, 1915 she married Oscar L. Matson in Angola. He died in January 1950. Surviving are three sons, Clark, Avilla, Richard, Port Richey, Fla., and Donald, Avilla; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. One son, James; one daughter, Jeanette Gordon; three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Monday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Pleasant Lake Cemetery, Pleasant Lake. ~ 11-27-1986 + 11-21-1986
Matson Willis James, 90, Avilla, died January 14, 2004 at DeKalb Hospital. He was born January 23, 1913 in Franklin Twp to Merritt A. and Ermie E. (Miller) Matson. On December 7, 1935 he married Doris Hagerty in Angola. She died June 14, 2000. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Elaine and Willis "James" Jr. and Sharon of Avilla, Larry and Kathy of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Raymond Lamb of Jamestown, Tenn., and Nancy and Ronald Sowles of Albion; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dane A. Cupp; and 3 brothers, Edward, Robert and Lloyd. A farmer, he owned Corunna Builders' Supplies from 1947 to 1960. A self-employed carpenter, he retired in 1972. He was a W II Army veteran, earning the Purple Heart, 2 bronze stars and the combat infantry badge. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Yellowstone National Park 1932-1933; built Hidden Valley Trailer Park; was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and a life member and past commander of Kendallville and Waterloo posts of VFW. Graveside services by Waterloo VFW at Waterloo Cemetery. ~ 1-29-2004
Matteson Burton "Wray", 84, died April 21, 2003 at Shepherd of the Hill. He was a graduate of Albion-Jefferson High School and along with his father, owned the Noble County American newspaper and print shop. A veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II, he played in jazz bands at a youth. He was born in Harlowton, Mont., Feb. 6, 1919 to Burt Ray and Claudia (White) Matteson. He married Linda Kross in 1942. Surviving are his wife in Albion; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Keith Leatherman of Albion; grandchildren, Ron and Fae Leatherman and Lori Leatherman; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Brett Leatherman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion; a sister, Jessie Duckworth. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 4-22-2003
Matteson Burton R, recent owner, publisher and editor of the Noble County American for the past 35 years, died Thursday in Sacred Heart Home. He was born in a sod house in the Dakota Territory on May 20, 1885. His father was a horse rancher. He married Claudia Margaret White in 1918. She died Feb. 28, 1958. A son, Claude, died several years ago. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jesse Duckworth of Cerro Gordo, Ill.; a son B. Wray of Albion, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge and the Albion Rotary. Private graveside services at Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 10-16-1980 + 10-?-1980
Matteson Claudia M, 73, (b. 7-9-1885 - d. 2-28-1959)wife of B. R. Matteson, publisher of The Noble County American, Albion, died Saturday in her home. She was born in Marshall County, the eldest of two daughters born to Rev. and Mrs. P. A. White, but had lived in Albion most of her life. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Duckworth of Cerro Gordo, Ill., two sons, Wray of Albion, and Claude Marion of Arizona, and six grandchildren. Services Monday at Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 3-5-1959 + 2-?-1959
Matteson James Gregory was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Matteson July 9, 1947 at McCray Hospital and being dead at birth was buried that afternoon at the White Family Cemetery at Lapaz. The severe burns received by Mrs. Matteson a few weeks ago when a can of gasoline exploded in her hands is thought to have been a contributing element in the loss of James Gregory. + 7-?-1947
Matteson Linda H, 89, died at the North Ridge Village Nursing Home March 20, 2013. She was born January 29, 1924, in Bay Port, Michigan, to Peter and Mary (Gross) Kross. On July 21, 1942, she married Burton Wray Matteson in Columbia City. On July 23, 1945, they were blessed with the birth of their only child, Cheryl Lynne. She  is survived by her son-in-law, Keith Leatherman and his wife Barbara; a grandson, Ron Leatherman; a granddaughter, Lori R. Leatherman, all of Albion; a great-granddaughter, Taylor C. Leatherman of Fort Wayne; a great-grandson, Brett Matteson Leatherman of Elizabeth City, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004; by her daughter in 2005; and in years past by her 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Services April 5 at the Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 4-3-2013
Matthews A L, 37, died Jan. 6. at Fort Reid, Fla. He was formerly a resident of Wolf Lake. ^ 1-31-1877
Matthews Anna E died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva M. Bortner, Albion, Feb. 21, 1929, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 27 days. She was born in DeKalb County Aug. 26, 1848, to Nathan and Margaret Karr of Wolf Lake, where she spent most of her life. She married Edwin W. Matthews Nov. 17, 1866, and they had one son and three daughters. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are a son, Charles, Portland, Ore.; three daughters, Mrs. Eva M. Bortner, Albion, Mrs. Bertie Banta, Tarpon Springs, Fla., Mrs. Anna Weaks, Berne Switzerland; a sister, Mrs. Ella Persing, Kendallville; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral at the home of her daughter Monday. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 2-?-1929
Matthews Birtie M, 72, (b. 11-4-1872) of Albion, died at McCray Hospital April 15, 1945. She came to Albion at the age of 10 years and was married to James M. Matthews in 1891. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star Lodge. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1945
Matthews Daniel G, 89, (b. 11-7-1862) formerly of Albion, where for many years he was employed by the B&O Railroad as a telegrapher, died at the Blink Convalescent Home in LaGrange, July 8, 1952. He was born in Wayne County, Pa. He was director of the Matthews orchestra for a long time and had more than 1000 glads in bloom at his home in west Albion. Surviving are a son, R. L. of Cleveland; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Rowe of Wolcottville; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services this afternoon at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1952
Matthews David was born in Pierre-pont, Ashtabula County, Ohio May 11, 1819; died at his home in Albion May 20, 1889. He came with his family to Indiana in 1861and settled in York Twp on May 11. His residence had been continuous in Noble County for 28 years. In 1878 he removed to Albion. He was an able professor and teacher of vocal and instrumental music. He leaves a widow and 5 children, Ellen, wife of Dr. E. L. Schlotterback; Eliza, widow of the late George H. Lane; Anna, wife of R. L. Stone; William, only surviving son,; and Kate, wife of W. E. Worden, with numerous grandchildren. Funeral at the M. E. Church May 22. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 5-29-1889
Matthews Dora B, 98, 431 Prospect Ave., died last night at her residence. She was born Oct. 13, 1872 in LaGrange County to Daniel and Susan (Showalter) Stough. She was married Dec. 25, 1890 in LaGrange County to Homer H. Matthews who died Sept. 12, 1958. She had lived in the Kendallville area approximately 65 years, moving there from LaGrange County. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Myda) Foote, Kendallville; three sons, Chester and Harry, Corpus, Christ, Tex., and Cecil, Kendallville; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. One son, Jesse, and 8 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. + 7-?-1971
Matthews Ella, 76, of Wolcottville, died Friday at the Kneipp Sanitarium at Rome City. She is survived by a brother, Joel Swinehart; and a sister, Mrs. Sevilla Ewing, both of Adair, Ia. Funeral from Berhalter Funeral Home, Kendallville, Saturday. Burial, Adair, Iowa. + 9-?-1934
Matthews George W died at his residence Oct. 8, 1873, of lung fever, aged 79 years and 9 days. He was born in Maryland September 29, 1791. During the War of 1812, being then a youth of 18, he was engaged as a mail carrier - a frequently perilous occupation in those days. About the year 1810 he and his family removed to the state of Ohio and settled in Montgomery County whence he afterwards removed to Champaign County. In 1855 he removed to Noble County and settled in Wolf Lake, where he resided until his death. + Clippings book Albion New Era 10-16-1873
Matthews James, 72y10m9d, was born in Cornwall,England, Oct. 10, 1820. He came to America when a boy and settled in Wayne County, PA. In 1879 he moved with his family to Albion. He died Aug. 19, 1893. He leaves his wife and 2 sons, Daniel G. and James, both married and in business in Albion. (Dan was station agent in Albion many years and James was a harness maker.) * August 1893
Matthews James A was born Feb. 17, 1824; died Jan. 17, 1899 age 74 years 14 months. ^ 6-9-1899
Matthews James M, 84, (b. 11-17-1860 - d. 8-26-1945) died Sunday while sitting in his chair at his home on N. Orange St. His wife, Birtie (Marquardt) Matthews, died two months ago. He was a harness maker by trade, and in the horse and buggy days conducted a remunerative business at the northeast corner of court square. He was secretary and superintendent of the Albion Cemetery Association since its organization many years ago and also conducted the Albion Matthews orchestra that furnished high class music for local entertainment. For many years he served as court bailiff. Surviving is one brother, Daniel of Albion. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1945
Matthews Louisa, about 81, (b. 8-22-1864) died Nov. 6, 1945 at McCray Hospital after suffering a broken hip. She is survived by her husband, Daniel G.; one daughter, Mrs. Walter Rowe of Wolcottville; one son, R. Lee of Cleveland, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was born at Nashville, Mich., but had resided in Albion since she was a small child. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Nov. 8. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-6-1945
Matthews Lyda, daughter of John H, and Margaret Houser was born in Wolf Lake, Ind. Feb. 1, 1847 and had lived almost her entire life in or near this village and died Jan 25, 1917. On March 1, 1866 at the close of the Civil War she married a soldier boy, Oliver P. Matthews. * January 1917
Matthews Mary Jane, 64, of R. 1, Rome City, died Monday at her residence. Born April 15, 1922 in Ambia, she was the daughter of Alvin and Hazel (Suites) Burtron. In Springfield, Tenn. on Aug. 8, 1962 she married J. Ernest Matthews. She moved from Kendallville to Rome City 12 years ago. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Lynda Morris of Greentown; a son, James Young of Rome City; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. One grandchild, 5 great-grandchildren and one brother preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-23-1987
Matthews Ralph N, only son of Augustus and Mary Matthews, was born in Tiffin, Ohio on Aug. 13, 1880. His father was a Civil War veteran. He served in the U. S. Army in the Spanish American War, the Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion in China. He had been in ill health for many years as the result of drinking poisoned water in the Philippine Islands. He also bore one bullet wound. For the past 5 years he has made his home in Noble County. Death came on April 25, 1940. He left to mourn his wife, Martha; two sisters, Grace of Calif., and Mrs. M. V. Gortley of Detroit, Mich. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Sunday. + 4-?-1940
Matthews Ruth A died at her residence in Noble County July 2. Funeral at Perseverance Church. ^ 7-7-1881
Matthews Sara L, 65, of R. 2, Wolcottville, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Portland Dec. 14, 1923, the daughter of Earl and Minnie (Hamlin) Sager. On Nov. 29, 1974 in Lakeland, Fla., she married Ora Matthews, who died in Oct. 1988. She moved to Wolcottville 2 ½ years ago from Union City where she was a retired Westinghouse Electric Co. employee. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Krahulec of Wolcottville; a son, Larry O’Brien of Lakeland, Fla.; 3 sisters, Virginia Baldauf of Portland, Isabelle Solli of Xenia, Ohio, and Ardonna Frye of Rome City; 3 brothers, Charles, Bill and Elmer of Portland; 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 12-13-1989
Matthews Susan M, wife of George W. Matthews, died on March 26, 1873 of typhoid pneumonia, aged 64 years 4 months and 5 days. + Clippings book Albion New Era 4-3-1873
Matthews William, 85, lifelong resident of the Albion community, died here Sunday following a stroke. He came here from Ohio in 1861. He was never married and had two sisters. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday from Bonham Funeral Home. + 1936
Mattmiller Oscar of Mishawaka died Wednesday. Among the survivors is Dr. E. Dale Mattmiller of Avilla. Services February 11 in the First Methodist Church in Mishawaka. ~ 2-10-1955
Mattox W S, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at the Peabody Memorial Home at North Manchester. He was aged 79 years, 11 months. His death occurred Aug. 28, 1946. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1946
Maughmer Hester E, 76, of Kendallville, died Tuesday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Cass County Feb. 6, 1907, the daughter of George W. and Barbara (Frick) Grantham. She married Omer Maughmer in Logansport in 1928. He died in 1973. A son, Dean, also preceded her in death. She had resided in the Kendallville area 6 years, moving from Kokomo and was a retired retailer and a member of OES in Walton. Surviving are a sister, Edith Dickerson; two half-sisters, Delores Torrance of Frankfort, and Carolyn Mensing of Marion; a half-brother, Darrell Grantham of Kokomo; and 4 grandchildren. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Graveside services and burial will be at Ever Rest Memorial Cemetery, Logansport. + 8-23-1983
Mauldin Juanita N, 77, died Jan. 20, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She worked as a waitress at the former V&A Restaurant and at Chronister's diner in Kendallville. She was born Nov. 4, 1924 in New Mexico. She married William Charles Mauldin. He died Aug. 13, 1988. There are no immediate survivors. Graveside services Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-22-2002
Mauldin William Charles, 79, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 24, 1908, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mauldin. On Jan. 29, 1946 in Chicago, he married Juanita Nedra Beccue. He retired from Kendallville Foundry and was a member of IOOF No. 316. One brother preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-13-1988
Maulsby Lavina Buckles A, 81, Avilla, died January 18, 2004 at Kendallville Manor nursing home. She was born May 24, 1922 in Green Twp to George and Hazel (McCreary) Owen. Her first husband, Russell Buckles, died January 18, 1945. Her second husband, Marshall Maulsby, died in 1968. Surviving are 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Richard and Pat, George, Donald and Bethal, all of Avilla, and James of Kendallville; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Buckles of Waterloo; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Lila Schmuck, Myrtle and George Bohnenberger, all of Avilla, and Irene Molargik of Garrett; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A lifetime Noble County resident, she had been a clerk at the Avilla Hardware for more than 25 years. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid, Avilla Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 1-29-2004
Maulsby Marshall G, 56, R. 2, Avilla, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was the victim of a tractor accident on May 10. He was born April 1, 1914, in Mutual, Okla., the son of Howard and Anna Maulsby. He came to Avilla from Wyoming in 1962 and was married to Lavina Buckles in 1963 at Garrett, Indiana. He was a farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Shirley) Bunch, Enid, Okla., and Miss Saundra Maulsby, Billing, Okla.; five stepsons, Richard, George, Donald and James Buckles, all of Avilla, and Paul Buckles of Garrett; two brothers, John, Texas, and Woodrow, Mooreland, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Borden, New Mexico, and Mrs. Leo (Martha) Hooper, Mooreland, Okla.; four grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren. One son, one brother, one sister and one step-grandchild preceded him in death. He was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 6-11-1970 + 6-?-1970
Mault Calvin A, 61, of Richmond, and formerly of the Ligonier area, died Monday in Reid Hospital, Richmond. He was born Nov. 9, 1924 in Chicago, Ill., to Andrew and Hazel (Zimmerman) Mault. He had lived in Dayton, Ohio 30 years before moving to Richmond one year ago. He was a retired lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force and served during WW II. Since his retirement he has been a private flight instructor. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Chicago. Surviving is a sister, Ruth Franklin of Wawaka. Graveside services Thursday in Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. + 3-17-1986
Mault Freda Cecelia, 84, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Oct. 9, 1907 in Avilla, the daughter of Henry and Henrietta (Riemen) Teders. In 1938 in Avilla she married Walter P. Mault. He died in 1974. A lifetime area resident, she was a cook for Elkhart Twp School; a member of St. Gaspar's Catholic Church, Rome City; American Life League-Human Life International; National Audubon Society; and Sacred Heart League. Surviving are 2 daughters, Margaret Ann Delucenay of Middlebury and Eilene Messner of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; 4 sons, Jim of Wawaka, John of Wolcottville, Bob of Topeka and Max of Goshen; 2 stepsons; a sister, Laura Knach of Avilla; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday in St. Gaspar's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Avilla. + 5-24-1992
Mault James W, 67, of Wawaka, died unexpectedly Feb. 27, 2008 at his home. He was a self-employed farmer and carpet installer working with L&M Flooring in Wawaka. He was a 1958 graduate of Wawaka High School and a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Gaspar's Catholic Church in Rome City and belonged to the National Rifle Association, Ligonier Rotary Club and American Legion Post 243. He was born May 15, 1940 at the family farm in Wawaka to Walter and Freda (Teders) Mault. He married Darlene Demske on June 7, 1969 at St. Gaspar's Church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Jeff of Wawaka; a daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Joe McGrath of Fort Wayne; 2 grandsons, Jacob and Josh McGrath; 2 brothers, Max of Goshen and John of Wolcottville; 2 sisters, Margaret DeLucenay of Middlebury and Eilene Messner of Port St. Lucie, Fla. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob, and two half-brothers, Wayne and Dick Mault. Services at St. Gaspar's Church. Burial, St. Gaspar's Cemetery. ^ 2-29-2008
Mault John R was born in Shelby County, Ohio Jan. 24, 1860, the son of William and Amanda Mault, and was one of a family of 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. Two brothers and two sisters with the parents preceded him in death. One brother, William of Columbia City, and Mrs. Clara Smith of Garrett remain. From the age of about 6 years he has lived in Indiana. On July 2, 1886 he married Martha L. Beck, who with their daughter, Mrs. Ralph Gallup, and 5 sons, Wilbur, Andrew, Albert, Walter and Clarence, survive. He was a member of Broadway Christian Church and Kimmell Odd Fellow Lodge. He died on Aug. 19, 1923, aged 63 years, 6 months and 25 days. Funeral at the M. E. Church today. + 8-?-1923
Mault Richard Paul, 73, died June 11, 1992 in his Plant City, Fla. home. He was born in Millersburg June 4, 1919, the son of Walter and Elma (Wysong) Mault. A WW II veteran, he was a retired manager of the Kroger Co. in Kendallville. He was a member of the American Legion in Plant City and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kendallville. He was married in Ligonier June 3, 1949 to Irma (Herendeen) Fulk. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Wayne of Wolcottville; and a stepson. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 6-11-1992
Mault Walter P, 73, was born in Noble County to John and Martha (Beck) Mault and married Freda Teders May 7, 1938 in Avilla. He was a farmer and carpenter and member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. He died Thursday in Parkview Hospital. Survivors include his wife; six sons, Richard, Kendallville, Wayne and John, Wolcottville, James, Wawaka, and Robert and Max at home; two daughters, Mrs. Steven Delucenay, Elkhart, and Mrs. Tim Messner, Shipshewana; one brother, Clarence, Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. Services Monday in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 8-22-1974 + 8-?-1974
Mault Wilbur, about 62, former Jefferson Twp resident just southeast of here, died Aug. 26, 1951 at his home in Toledo, O. Surviving are the wife, Sarah; four sons; three daughters; two brothers, Clarence of Fort Wayne, and Walter of Ligonier; and a sister, Mrs. Ralph Gallup, Wawaka. Funeral Wednesday in Toledo. Graveside rites and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery followed. + 8-?-1951
Mauzy David, 53, of Kendallviller, died unexpectedly on Oct. 29, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Warsaw on Jan. 22, 1957 to Leonard and Norma (Weimer) Mauzy. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1975. He married Toye Yant on May 23, 1981 in Fort Wayne. He was employed with Scott's Food (now Kroger). Surviving are his wife; son, Jason and Jodi Beaupore of Kendallville; daughter, Cassandra and Shane Smith, of Avilla, 3 grandchildren, Brinley Beaupre, Drew and Brayton Smith; his parents of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Duke and Nancy Mauzy and Dan Mauzy of Fort Wayne. Funeral Nov. 2 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-31-2010
Mavis Hattie M, 93, died May 3, 2002 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. She was formerly employed at the Redwood Drive-In and the Breakfast House. She was born Dec. 11, 1908 in Milford to Fred and Carrie Nesbitt. She married O. V. Elsworth Mavis Oct. 23, 1926. He died Jan 31, 1967. A daughter, a grandson, a great-great-grandson, 2 brothers and 2 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Robert Mavis of Kendallville; a daughter, Phyllis Wood of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren and Steve Stout who was raised by Mrs. Mavis. Graveside services Sunday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-3-2002
Mawhorter Agnes, 91, died Friday at Mercy Fairfield Hospital, Fairfield, Ohio. She was born June 23, 1899 in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Abel and Alice (Kernes) Evans. She married T.J. Mawhorter on June 18, 1927. He died in 1974. She was a retired teacher who taught in several schools, including Wawaka, Cromwell, Etna and Columbia City schools. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church, Elkhart Twp Home Demonstration Club and the National Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are 2 daughters, Dorothy Mawhorter of Tokyo, Japan, and Sarah Early of Sun City, Ariz.; 3 sons, Richard of Cincinnati, Ohio, Edward of Amerstburg, Ontario, Canada, and T. J. Jr. of Chatsworth, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-1-1991
Mawhorter Alvin, 69, (b. 12-31-1886 - d. 1-31-1956) of R. 2, a native and lifelong resident of this community, died of a heart ailment Tuesday at his home approximately 3 miles southeast of here. Surviving are the widow, Beulah; two sons, Dale, Albion, and Gerald, Rome City; a stepson, Edward Walburn, Cromwell; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lenora Hennessey, Kimmell; 10 grandchildren. Services today at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1956
Mawhorter Andrew Jackson, son of James and Rachel Mawhorter, was born at Ligonier Dec. 8, 1859. He died March 10, 1935 from pneumonia. On March 12, 1885 he married Lillie M. Ritter and they had two sons, Alvin and Clarence. He always lived in Noble County and moved to Noble Twp 39 years ago. He was one of three children, the eldest, Ambrose, died when 13 years of age, and Mrs. Viola Longenecker of Ligonier. He united with the Burr Oak Baptist Church about 34 years ago and was a member of the Maccabees. Those who are left are the wife; two sons, Alvin and Clarence; one sister; three grandchildren, Gerald, Dale and Mary Lou; and 3 great-grandchildren, Ruth, Wayne and Weldon. Funeral Wednesday from Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Mawhorter Arminda, 74, died this morning at her home a mile north of Wawaka from complications. She was the widow of the late Rev. T. J. Mawhorter. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio and spent her girlhood days in the farm community near Kendallville. After her marriage to Rev. Mawhorter they moved to this place. Surviving are four sons, T. J., Jr., trustee of Elkhart Twp living at Wawaka, E. at Plymouth, Mich., Walter R., Woodland, Calif., and Dwight of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Dora Rose, Wawaka, Mrs. Roy Snider, Ligonier, and Mrs. Clyde Marquis in Oklahoma. + 8-?-1929
Mawhorter Burnis, about 72, died Jan. 7, 1965 in Maple Hill Nursing Home at Columbia City. She resided in Burr Oak, moving to Cromwell 12 years ago. Her husband, Clarence, preceded her in death. She was a member of Burr Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mack Howell of Cromwell; one brother, Verlin Huntsman of Albion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ted Hile and Mrs. Flossie Edsall of Albion, and Mrs. Harlan Ott of Columbia City; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at a Cromwell funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1965
Mawhorter Carrie, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Mawhorter of Wawaka, died Saturday from tuberculosis. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a graduate of Wawaka High School. Funeral Tuesday at Cosperville, Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 3-21-1910
Mawhorter Clarence, about 57, (b. 12-23-1892) died May 25, 1950 at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake from carcinoma of the stomach. His home is located on the county road north of Burr Oak in Noble Twp. He was president of the Noble County Committee for the Production Marketing Administration, a member of Burr Oak Baptist Church, Wolf Lake Knights of Pythias, and Green Castle Grange of Kimmell. He served 2 terms as Noble Twp trustee. He is survived by his widow, Burnis; a daughter, Mrs. Mack Howell of Cromwell; a granddaughter; and a brother, Alvin of near Albion. Funeral at Burr Oak Baptist Church Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-25-1950
Mawhorter Claudette Y, 70, of Avilla, died Aug. 4, 2013, in Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She had worked as a janitor at East Noble High School and last worked at Presence Sacred Heart Home in Avilla for 4 years. She was born July 21, 1943, in Waterloo to Tony and Faye (Ackerman) Huff. On March 3, 1960, she married Jack D. Mawhorter. He died in December 1997. Surviving are 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Nancy and Ollie Kemplin of LaOtto and Linda Mitchell of Berwind, W.Va; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Lois Huff of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jackie D. Mawhorter; 2 sisters, Patricia Huff and Darlene Dixon; and a brother, Jack Huff. Funeral, Wednesday in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. *^ 8-6-2013
Mawhorter Dale C, 46, died March 15, 1958 at his home 3 miles southwest of Albion. He was an employee of the Noble County Highway Dept. Surviving are his wife, Ina; 3 sons, William and Burton at home, and Weldon of Albion; one grandson; and one brother, Gerald of Dade City, Fla. Funeral Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 3-?-1958
Mawhorter Dwight, 86, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Nov. 21, 1974. He was born July 14, 1888 in Wawaka to Rev. and Mrs. T. J. and Arminda (Rendel) Mawhorter. He was married to Velva Gerver in 1920 in Wawaka. He has been a resident of Fort Wayne and Wawaka the past ten years. Prior to that he was an agricultural farm manager, a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church, the Ligonier Masons and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Mary Jane) Garratt of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Marquis of Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Ray Snider of Elkhart. Funeral Sunday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-31-1974
Mawhorter Elemine, 68, died at her home 4 ½ miles northwest of Kimmell Friday. Surviving are the husband, Norman; three daughters, Mrs. Jacob Craft of Kingsbury, Mrs. Claud Easterday of Wolf Lake, and Mrs. G. A. Stites of Fort Wayne. + 6-?-1929
Mawhorter Grace, daughter of the late Amon and Emma Burkett Spurgeon, was born in Elkhart Twp April 19, 1891 and died in Woodland, Calif. Sept. 4, 1938. She graduated from Wawaka High School in 1909 and after taking advanced work in the state college, Miami University and Columbia University, became an instructor in Home Economics in the local schools. She married Walter R. Mawhorter Sept. 1, 1925. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Joan 11, and Arleen 7; two brothers, Theodore J. of Ligonier, and Fred of Aurora, Ill. Funeral Sunday at Cosperville Baptist Church of which she was a member. + 9-?-1938
Mawhorter Ina Crystal, 93, of Albion, died June 9, 2008 at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was a member of Burr Oak Baptist Church. She was born Dec. 24, 1914 in Noble Twp to Wallace and Flossie (Huntsman) Edsall. She married Dale Mawhorter in Albion at the EUB Church parsonage. He died March 15, 1958. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Weldon and Catherine of Albion and Burton and Rebecca of Shipshewana; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, William; and a brother, Elza Edsall. Services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 6-11-2008
Mawhorter Jack, 18, Ligonier, was the driver of the 1968 Chevrolet. He suffered a broken neck and fractures of both legs. He was a lifetime resident of the area and was employed at Vega Corp., Syracuse. He was born Sept. 5, 1958 in LaGrange to Mr. and Mrs. Jack E. (Claudette Huff) Mawhorter. His parents survive with grandparents, Mrs. Erma Mawhorter, Millersburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Huff, Brimfield. Funeral Jan. 12 in Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1977
Mawhorter Jack E, 57, died Thursday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was born Dec. 20, 1939 in Kendallville to Gerald and Erma (DePew) Mawhorter. On March 2, 1960 in Kendallville he married Claudette Huff. He had owned and operated Jack's Body Shop in Ligonier until his retirement in 1984. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Donald of South Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Gene (Sally) Gorsuch of Indianapolis. A son, Jack, died in 1977. Four brothers also preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-11-1997
Mawhorter John was buried in the Springfield Cemetery last Sunday. ^ 8-22-1884
Mawhorter Joshua K, 72, died this morning at his home a quarter of a mile east of here. He was born in Elkhart Twp and was the owner of the Wawaka tourist camp. At various times he was in business at Kendallville, and at Pueblo, Colo. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Milton of Newcastle, Ind., and Alva of Ariz.; and a daughter of Gary. T. J. Mawhorter, trustee of Elkhart Twp, is a nephew. Funeral Tuesday at Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 1-?-1930
Mawhorter Lafayette Mrs. died Friday of spinal disease. Funeral took place at the Springfield Church. She leaves a husband and one child. ^ 8-31-1883
Mawhorter Lillie, 83, (b. 1-6-1866) a pioneer of Noble County, died at her home west of Albion Aug. 3, 1949. She was the widow of the late William Mawhorter. Surviving are two sons, Alvin and Clarence, both of near here; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, William Ritter, Albion, and Charles Ritter, Cromwell; and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Earll of South Bend. Funeral Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-3-1949
Mawhorter Marilla, about 85, died Sept. 1, 1962 at Jaquay Nursing Home in Kendallville, where her husband, Myron, had died last Jan. She was a former resident of Wawaka. + 9-1-1962
Mawhorter Norman was born Nov. 22, 1857 and died Mar. 30, 1933, aged 75 years, 4 months and 8 days. He was married in 1885 to Elemine Gerver, who died 4 years ago. He was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. He leaves 3 daughters, Mrs. J. H. Craft, Kingsbury, Ind., Mrs. C. M. Easterday, Wolf Lake, Mrs. G. H. Steiss, Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren; and a half-brother, Frank Riker. + 4-?-1933 Albion New Era 4-5-1933
Mawhorter Rebecca Ann was born in Morrow County, Ohio, April 4, 1841, and died at her home near Wawaka, after an extended illness, Feb. 13, 1911, aged 69 years, 10 months and 9 days. Her father, Rev. Andrew Kesler was born in Lycoming County, Pa. Mrs. Maria Bowyer Kesler was a native of Morrow County, Ohio. Her parents came to Indiana in 1854, bringing their family, of which she was the third child. They settled on a farm near Rome City where they lived until their death. She married Aaron E. Mawhorter March 22, 1856 and they at once settled on the farm where they had a continuous residence excepting 3 or 4 years, until they died within 9 months of each other to a day. She was the mother of 2 daughters and one son. Funeral was in Cosperville Freewill Baptist Church. She leaves a son, William A. of Beaverton, Mich.; a son-in-law, I. N. Pancake of Wawaka; two sisters, Victoria in Washington state, Lottie Moyer near Rome City; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. + 2-13-1911
Mawhorter Richard J, 73, of Greenhills, Oh., died at his residence July 26, 2001. He was born April 8, 1928 in Wawaka, the son of T.J. and Agnes (Evans) Mawhorter. He graduated from Wawaka High School and attended Northwestern University. He served in the U.S. Navy 1946-1954. On October 19, 1952 he married Louis Hjelm. He was a corporate office of Ohio National Life Co. for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Richard (Jennifer) and Steven (Carolyn); one daughter, Jeanne (Chris) Stewart; 9 grandchildren, Sarah, Peter, John, Ross, Christopher, Michael and Jenny Mawhorter and Anna and Claire Stewart; one brother, Edward (Mary); and 2 sisters, Dorothy (Duane) Lehman and Sarah (Stephen) Early. He was preceded in death by a brother, T.J. Jr. Funeral July 31 at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 7-28-2001
Mawhorter Ricky L, 33, of Millersburg, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. He was born in Kendallville March 1, 1953 to Gerald and Erma (DePew) Mawhorter. A former factory worker, he was a lifetime Millersburg resident. His father died in 1961. Surviving are his mother in Millersburg; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Ruth) Gorsuch of Indianapolis; and 3 brothers, Donald of Mishawaka, Jack of Wawaka, and Allen of Wakarusa. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-7-1986
Mawhorter Sylvia (Cleland), wife of Alvin Mawhorter, residents south of Albion, died April 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Glass from a heart attack. Funeral at the home on Saturday. Surviving are the husband and two sons. + 4-?-1937
Mawhorter T J, 81, R. 1, Wawaka, died Wednesday (d. 6-5-1974) in Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City. He was born June 7, 1892 in Wawaka to Rev. Thomas J. and Mrs. Arminda (Rendel) Mawhorter. He married Agnes Evans June 18, 1927 in Kendallville. He retired from McCray Refrigeration in 1964 and farming in 1952. He was a Navy veteran of WW I, where he was an electrician first class. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Dorothy, Christian Academy, Tokyo, and Sarah Early, Dayton, Ohio; three sons, Richard J., Cincinnati, Rev. Edward E., Owosso, Mich., and T. J. Jr., Chatsworth, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Marquis, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Roy Snider, Elkhart; one brother, Dwight, Wawaka; and 10 grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Mawhorter T J Jr "Tom", 56, died Friday in his Chatsworth, Calif. home of a massive heart attack. He was born July 17, 1938 to T. J. and Agnes Mawhorter in Wawaka. His father died in 1974 and his mother in 1991. He was a 1956 graduate of Wawaka High School and a 1960 graduate of Wheaton, Ill. College with a degree in business administration. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving 2 years in Germany. He worked for 30 years for Lockheed Corp. in Atlanta, Ga., and Burbank, Calif., as a financial executive. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif. Surviving are his wife, the former Kathy Irwin; 2 sons, John and Anthony, and a daughter-in-law, Michele Mawhorter; a stepson; 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Abigail; 2 sisters, Dorothy Mawhorter of Tokyo, Japan, and Sarah Early of Sun City, Ariz.; 2 brothers, Richard of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Edward of Amerstburg, Ontario, Canada. Funeral and burial Wednesday in Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, with his brother, Edward, officiating. + 8-26-1994
Mawhorter Velva, 88, Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. She was born Dec. 10, 1892 in Noble County. She married Dwight Mawhorter in 1920 in Wawaka. He died in 1974. She resided in Wawaka 16 years, moving here from Fort Wayne. She is a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Survivors include on daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Mary Jane) Garrett, Los Angeles. Services Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Mawhorter Walter R, about 72, died at a hospital in Woodland, Calif. Aug. 30, 1953. He had resided in Woodland about 34 years. Surviving are two daughters, Joan and Arlene; and one brother, T. J. of Cosperville. His wife died in 1938. The body was cremated and ashes will be returned for graveside services at Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1953
Mawhorter William Byron, 63, of Albion, died Dec. 23, 2003 in Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born in Noble County on March 16, 1940, the son of Dale C. and Ina C. (Edsall) Mawhorter. He married Rosemary Lynn Beckner on March 31, 1975 in Ligonier. He was a retired operating engineer, working from Union Local 103. He was a member of the Wolf Lake Liars Club. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Jim Slone of Ligonier; a daughter, Sandra Ellet; a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Karen Mawhorter, Albion; 2 brothers, Weldon of Albion and Burton of Shipshewana; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. His father died in 1958 and daughter, Laura King, in 2001. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 12-24-2003
Maxson Floyd O Jr., 47, 836 Eunice Ave., died Friday in McCray Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1924 in Marshall County and lived in Kendallville 26 years, coming here from Plymouth, Ind. He was married Oct. 5, 1946 to Doris Graham. He was a machinist at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., a veteran of WW II, a member of VFW and Kendallville American Legion. Surviving are the widow; his mother, Mrs. Zula Maxson, Plymouth; stepmother, Mrs. Loretta Maxson, Kendallville; a son, Alan; two daughters, Mrs. James K. Rose, R. 1, and Beth at home; two grandchildren; two brothers, Richard, Kendallville, and Dennis, Plymouth; 4 sisters, Mrs. Francis (Vivian) Rankert and Mrs. George (Marjorie) Bowen of LaPaz, Mrs. Roy (Audrey) Keller, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Robert (Phyllis) Renkenberger, Sheraton; two stepsisters, Mrs. Jerry Trier, Kendallville, and Mrs. Ralph (Marie) Guard, R. 1, Bremen. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1972
Maxson Richard Lavon, 69, died Wednesday at his Kendallville home. He was born in Marshall County Aug. 24, 1928 to Floyd and Zula (Kaufman) Maxson. On July 24, 1947 in Kendallville he married Berniece Johnson. He had lived in Kendallville 55 years and was a sawyer for Tri-State Hardwood in South Milford, retiring in 1996 after 97 years. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Bowling Association. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Shirley Ihrie and Patricia Hindenlang of Kendallville and Amy Jones of Elletsville; 3 sons, Michael of Fort Wayne, John of Kendallville, and Brad of Fishers; his stepmother, Loretta Maxson of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Vivian Caldwell of Lapaz, Audrey Keller of Fort Wayne, Marjorie Bowen of Plymouth and Phyllis Renkenberger of Sheridan; a brother, Dennis of Plymouth; a half-sister, Gloria Trier of Wolcottville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother and a half-sister. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-22-1998
Maxwell Christine, 76, of Kendallville, died November 28, 2013 in her residence. She had worked at Blaising’s Restaurant in Rome City as a cook. She was born January 11, 1937, in Knott County, Kentucky, to Pearl and Edna (Owen) Fuller. On December 24, 1991, in Kendallville, she married Owen “Slim” Maxwell. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Bertha Ann Tavey of Nevada; 3 grandchildren, Tina (Chapin Wentz) Weber, Mike Tavey, and Mary Ann Tavey; her mother, Rome City; 2 brothers, Otis (Janet) Fuller of Burr Oak, Michigan, and Raymond Fuller of Wolcottville; and 5 sisters, Edith (Jack Kime) Coney of Ligonier, Linda (Dale) Caywood of Wolcottville, Janette (Elmer) Lucas of Rome City, Vedra (John) Martin of Avilla, and Betty (Jim) Brown of Rome City. She was preceded in death by her father; 4 brothers, Leander Fuller, Sammy Joe Fuller, Willie Fuller, and Ernest Fuller; and a sister, Dora Mullins. Funeral, December 2, 2013 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-1-2013
Maxwell Dorothy Olive, 97, of Kendallville, died June 3, 2009 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Allen County on Feb. 13, 1912 to Frank and Carrie (Vachon) Roy. She married Laurence Maxwell on Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne. He died Jan. 21, 1993. She had worked at Wayne Candies in Fort Wayne for about 15 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Lois Maxwell of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Eugene Slone of Warsaw; 8 grandchildren, Sean Maxwell, Carrie and Hans Huelsenbeck, Michael and Val Slone, Jay Slone, Christine and Skip Rash, Joel Maxwell, Dan and Karen Maxwell and Matt and Debbie Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Ava Maxwell, Kyle Slone, Kennedy and Austin Slone, Jennifer Davis, Alex Maxwell, Nicholas Maxwell, Madison and Jarod Maxwell; and a great-great-grandchild, William Davis. She was preceded in death by a son, Edward in 2002;2 brothers, Wayne and Francis Roy; and 2 sisters, Jeanette Johnson and Jessie Hobbs. Funeral June 6 at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-5-2009
Maxwell Lawrence Edward, 82, died Jan. 21, 1993 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Payne, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1910, the son of Frank L. and Ethel (Leeth) Maxwell. He married Dorothy Olive Roy Jan. 26, 1933 in Fort Wayne. He was employed as a carpenter and refrigeration contractor with M. H. Hilt, Fort Wayne, retiring in 1974 after 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville, American Legion Post 178, Garrett, Kendallville VFW and Carpenters' Local 232. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karen Slone of Winona Lake; 2 sons, Edward of Fort Wayne and Roger of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Harlan of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald of Coesse and Dallas of Columbia City; 3 sisters, Arvada Ruble of Kendallville; Helen Spangler of Tavaris, Fla., and Marguerite Talmadge of Adrian, Mich.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-21-1993
Maxwell Mary, 74, died Friday at her Ligonier home on W. Second St. of heart trouble and complications. She was the daughter of Jacob Wolf, born Oct. 29, 1856 in Ligonier. She married Benson Maxwell of Ohio. The had one son, Jay, who survives. Funeral Sunday from the home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1931
Maxwell Phyllis Elaine, 69, of Pretty Lake, died Jan. 13, 2009 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Steuben County on Jan. 16, 1939 to Dale and Mildred (Miller) Smith. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1957 and married Edward G. Maxwell on July 20, 1957 in Kendallville. He died Aug. 12, 2002. She was the office manager for Catholic Charities in Fort Wayne, retiring in 1990 after 17 years. She attended the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church near Hudson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Skip Rash of Kendallville; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Joel Maxwell of Fort Wayne, Dan and Karen Maxwell of Kendallville and Matt and Debbie Maxwell of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren, Jennifer Davis, Alex Maxwell, Nicholas Maxwell, Madison and Jarod Maxwell, Michaelle Chadwell, Brian Rash and Michael Tagtmeyer; 3 great-grandchildren, William Davis, Elizabeth Chadwell and Addison Tagtmeyer; a brother and sister-in-law, Dayton and Janice Smith of Chula Vista, Calif.; and 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Nedra and Larry Witte of Oliver Lake and Carol Pfeiffer of South Milford. Funeral Jan. 19 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ^ 1-16-2009
Maxwell Roger A, 64, of Kendallville, died March 14, 2012, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on April 15, 1947, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Roy) Maxwell. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1965. He married Lois Jean Neidig on June 12, 1976 in Rome City. He worked 37 and a half years for Kraft Foods in Kendallville until October of 2002. He also worked part-time at Chloe’s Florist for several years. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. Survivors include his wife; one son, Sean Maxwell of Kendallville; one daughter, Carrie and Hans Huelsenbeck of Kendallville; one granddaughter, Ava Maxwell; one grandson, Evan Huelsenbeck of Kendallville; one sister, Karen and Eugene Slone of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by hone brother, Edward Maxwell. Funeral March 17 at Blesses Sacrament Church in Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-15-2012
May Alvin Luther, 55, R. 1, Rome City, died Monday at McCray Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1919 in Big Creek, Ky. to Basil and Pricy (Ball) May. He moved to Rome City from Columbus, Ohio two years ago. He was a member of the Regular Baptist Church, Ligonier. Survivors include his wife, Emma; four daughters, Brenda, Aileen, Tammy and Jeanene; two sons, John Paul and Chester; three sisters, Edna, Ida and Ada; and five brothers, Leo, Chester, Matt, Charles and Deaton. The body has been transferred to Belfry, Ky. where arrangements are pending. + 7-?-1974
May Bessie B, 65, died at her home on R. 3, Howe, Ind. Wednesday from a heart attack. She was born in Randolph County, Ind., Jan. 7, 1894, a daughter of Abraham and Hanna (Manar) Life. She had resided in the Howe area since 1913. She was married to Joel May on Nov. 21, 1911 in Winchester, Ind. She was a member of Lima Home Demonstration Club and LaGrange County War Mothers. Surviving are her husband; two sons, William R. of Howe, and Orville E. of Madison, Wis.; four daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Collier of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Helen E. Moore of Westboro, Mass., Mrs. Rose E. Barr of Sturgis, and Mrs. Helen Haddard of Wooster, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. Nealy Hudson of Redkey, Ind.; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Shoup Funeral Home. Burial, Ontario Cemetery. + 12-30-1959
May Chester R, 77, died April 28, 2013, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born April 27, 1936, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the son of Luther and Sylvia (Blackburn) May. He came to the Noble County area from Kentucky in 1961. He was a tapper and material handler at Quick Tanks in Kendallville, retiring in 1975. On April 28, 1956, in War, West Virginia, he married Delores Harmon. She died in June of 2008. He attended Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church in Lisbon. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Roger and Billie May of Albion, James and Brenda May of Kendallville, and Ronald May of Wawaka; 6 grandchildren, Tyson May, Jamie Lidy, Chris May, Gary Patrick, Michael May and Kaylie Patrick; 7 great-grandchildren; his sister, Bonnie Bentley of Cleveland, Ohio; and his half siblings, John Paul May of Ashley, Brenda Bolen of Albion, Aileen Phiephel of Rome City, and Tammy May of Rome City. Funeral May 1, 2013, at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-30-2013
May Delores J of Wawaka, died June 4, 2008 at the Laurels of Waterloo. She was born in Welch, W. Va. to Henry and Berley (Frazer) Harman. She married Chester May on April 28, 1956. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons, Wayne of Albion, James of Kendallville and Ronald of Brimfield; 6 grandchildren; Tyson, Jamie, Chris, Gary, Michael and Kayley; 7 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Jackson of Maine. She was preceded in death by a brother and 5 sisters. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-5-2008
May George, 95, died at the Garrett convalescent home on S. Cowen St. last Wednesday. Services were held Friday in the St. Michael’s Church, and burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are six children, Misses Catherine and Mary, at home, Mrs. Lissa Gircher and John of Smithfield Twp, Mrs. Anna Delucenay of Elkhart and Michael of Buffalo, N. Y.; 27 grandchildren, one of whom is Leo Delucenay of Avilla, 49 great-grandchildren and a brother Joseph of Buffalo, N. Y. ~ 11-17-1949
May James Jr., son of James and Brenda (Ritchie) May of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday, five hours after birth in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; a half-brother, Gary Patrick at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lauza Ritchie of Rome City, Mr. and Mrs. Chester May of Wawaka; great-grandparents, Alex Combs of Knott County, Ky., and Hallie Ritchie of Mongo, Mrs. Beriley Harman of Ligonier, and Mrs. Sylvia Smith of Pikeville, Ky. Graveside services Saturday in Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
May Lendora of Albion, died March 1, 1935 at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 14 days. She was born March 17, 1858 near Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pippenger. She was the youngest of 8 children, who have all preceded her in death but one brother. Aug. 2, 1876 she married David W. Frymier. They had one son, Fred. Mr. Frymier died Sept. 12, 1885. In Sept. 1887 she married Michael May. They had four children, all dying in infancy except one son, Harold. Surviving are her husband and sons, Fred Frymier of Albion, and Harold May of Cassopolis, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; one brother, John of Nappanee. They moved to Albion in 1922 and became members of the M. E. Church here. Funeral in the community church north of Nappanee. + 3-?-1935
May Margaret, 88, of Albion, died Feb. 2, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had worked as a receptionist at Group Dekko International in Kendallville from 1966 until retirement in 1980. She was a member of Prentiss Chapter No. 178 OES and St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She was born Oct. 13, 1915 in Defiance County, Ohio, to Frank and Bernice (Hawkins) Scott. On May 19, 1937 in Hicksville she married Weldon May. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Mariellyn and Douglas Rollins of Cedarburg, Wis.; 2 sons and a daughter-n-law, Loren and Kathy of Bloomington, Ill., and Lowell of LaGrange; a sister, Luella Haynes of Fort Wayne; a brother, Frank Scott of Port Lavaca, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, C. M. Scott. Services Friday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 2-4-2004
May Mildred R, 91, died Tuesday at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born July 18, 1901 to Edward P. and Grace (Mann) Carrick. She married Osceen K. May, who died in June 1984. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, James of Holland, Mich.; 3 grandchildren, Lynn Nighswander, Kim Stone and Scott May; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Marvel Tarney and Marjorie Redmond; and a brother, Walter Carrick. Funeral Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 3-30-1993
May Osceen Kent, 72, died Friday at his residence at 627 Dowling St., Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville July 19, 1901 to Orrie and Mary Bell (Monroe) May. He married Mildred Carrick June 18, 1927 in Albion. He lived in Kendallville 47 years and was a retired maintenance man at Kraft Foods. A member of Sixteen Church, he is survived by his wife; a son, James Lee, Celina, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Edna Eldridge, Garrett; and 3 grandchildren. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
May Virgil Roy, 61, died Nov. 19, 1990 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 9, 1929, the son of Roy D. and Bernice (Skinner) May. He married Sue Ann Slessman in Albion on Sept. 10, 1955. He was a truck driver for Dana and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife; a son, Harold of High Bridge, N.J.; a daughter, Karen Burkett of Austin, Tex.; a brother, Harold of Ossian; a sister, Lauretta Peffley of Antwerp, Ohio; and one granddaughter. Services Saturday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. + 11-19-1990
May Weldon, 94, formerly of Albion, died Nov. 4, 2008 at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. He was the retired president of Albion PCA, working there from 1980 to 1935. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion, Rotary Club, Lodge #97 F&AM in Albion, Scottish Rite Valley and Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne and Prentiss Chapter #178 OES. He was born July 10, 1914 in DeKalb County to Edwin and Maud (Seely) May. He married Margaret Scott in Hicksville, Ohio on May 19, 1937. She died Feb. 2, 2004. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mariellyn and Douglas Rollins of Cedarburg, Wis.; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Loren and Kathy May of Bloomingdale, Ill., Lowell and Linda May of LaGrange, Ind.; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Taylor, and 2 brothers, Waldo and Wallace. Funeral Nov. 8 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 11-6-2008
Maybee Calista (Wilkinson) died Aug. 30; was buried Sept. 1 at Lake View. The following was written by herself to be read after her decease: I was born Feb. 3, 1841 in North Coshocton, Steuben County, N.Y.; married Alonza B. Stetson of Naples, Ontario County, N.Y., 1859. Husband started soon after to Henry County, Ill. to get a home prepared while I got ready to keep house, and one year later in 1869 joined him there, where in less than 2 years we were again separated by the cruel war. He enlisted in Aug. 1862, leaving home Sept. 15, never to return, being killed instantly by a shell near Knoxville, Tenn., leaving an infant buried in Ill. I went to Lawton, Mich., a widow with a young daughter, May, who was afterwards the wife of O. L. Hill, to live with my parents, and lived there a few years. Married George Maybee of LaGrange in 1868, having lived in northern Michigan 8 years. Returned to Kendallville in March 1891. Buried daughter May by first husband in May 1893. Had 4 children by last husband. Buried 2 sons, one eight months and one nine years old. (Two daughters survive.) Having written this Aug. 20, 1902, I joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church when 15 years old. ^ 9-6-1906
Mayes Kelly, 6, - Charles and Frances Wolf received word Sunday of the death of Kelly Mayes, Englewood, Colo., following a two-year illness. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tremaine and grand-niece of Rusty Tremaine and Frances. ~ 6-23-1983
Mayfield Dorothy E, a native of Noble County, was born Aug. 18, 1910, the daughter of Jacob and Hettie Rapp Kichler, and died March 24, 1982 in Alfran Nursing Home. On May 12, 1931 she married Wayne Mayfield. Surviving are her husband; one brother, Tony of Merriam, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Chester (Sylvia) Keister of Albion, Mable McNeal of Kimmell, and Dora Smith of Columbia City. Services March 26 at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-24-1982 * 4-?-1982
Mayfield Gary G, 78, of Ogden Island on Lake Wawasee, a longtime resident of the Ligonier-Wawasee area, died at his home Monday of a coronary occlusion. He was born in Sparta Twp April 28, 1880 to Irvin and Ruth D. (Hursey) Mayfield. He was married in Dec. 1918 to Buena Sloan. He was a retired operator of a restaurant at the intersection of U. S. 6 and 33 near Ligonier. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mildred of Bangor, Mich.; a brother , Roy of Garrett; a niece, Janette Mayfield, and a nephew, Gail Kennedy. Funeral Friday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1958
Mayfield George died at his home Aug. 9. He was born in Cromwell 64 years ago and had always lived in this vicinity. He was the son of Ruth and Irvin Mayfield and is survived by his widow, Ducia; and two brothers, Gary south of Ligonier, and Ray of Garrett. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1940
Mayfield Irvin, 80, died at his home near Diamond Lake Nov. 19. He is survived by the widow, Ruth; three sons, George and Gary of Ligonier, and Ray of Garrett; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Cromwell M. E. Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1935
Mayfield Mary (Green) born in Ohio 1814; settled Oct. 1844; died May 20, 1897, aged 83. + Clippings book
Mayfield Mary M, 67, of Garrett, a four-day patient in Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, died Sunday. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid. Survivors are the husband, Roy; a daughter, Miss Jeanette Mayfield, at home; two brothers, Edward Hess, Kendallville, and George Hess of Huntertown; and two sisters, Mrs. August Gehring, Avilla, and Mrs. Minnie Reichard of Kendallville. Services at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday. Burial, Avilla Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 5-28-1959
Mayfield Rheuama was a daughter of Jonah and Elizabeth Evans, born in Pickaway County, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1814; and died Jan. 15, 1892. She was married to John Mayfield Dec. 21, 1832. He died in April 1874. She and her husband came to Noble County in 1839. They came at the same time that her parents did and settled in the southwest part of Noble Twp where the husband built his cabin and cleared up a farm. She was the mother of 18 children, of whom 6 are living. She was a member of the Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Noble Co Democrat 6-15-1892
Mayfield Robert, 50, operator of The Cove, Lake Wawasee, died Tuesday as he was driving a truck on Indiana 13 near the South Shore Country Club. Surviving are the widow, Virginia; and two sisters, Mrs. Mardell Schwab, Ligonier, and Mrs. Wally Kulik of Bangor, Mich. Services Friday at Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1966
Mayfield Wayne B, 80, a former resident of Merriam, died Dec. 18, 1985 at Columbia City Community Care Center. He was born in Noble County to Emma Mayfield and in June 1929 married Dorothy Kichler, who died March 24, 1982. They first lived in Mishawaka and then Merriam. In 1970 he retired from the State Highway Dept. Survivors are a half-sister, Laura Dicken of Muncie; and a half-brother. Services Dec. 21 at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-18-1984
Mayle Albert Jr "Bud", 61, of Newhall, Calif., died in Los Angeles New Hospital in Beverly Hills June 11. He was a native of Niagara Falls, N.Y. and lived in Fort Wayne 22 years before moving to Calif. He was employed by ITT Corp. and was co-founder of JMR Instruments Inc. in Chatsworth, Calif. Surviving are his wife, Elfreda; a son, Alfred of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Holley of LaOtto and Mrs. Jeanne Lane of Saugus, Calif.; his father, Albert T. of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Louis of Fort Wayne. Services in Newhall, Calif. + 6-11-1977
Maynard Berniece, 50, of Rome City, died Sunday at Kendallville Hospital from complications. Funeral was held Wednesday at Bonham Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Jay; a sister, Mrs. Cecil Becker of Wawaka; a brother, Hugh Ramer of Albion; a half-sister, Mrs. Eugene Richards of Wawaka. + 1-?-1942
Maynard Ray T, 52, died today in his Kendallville residence. He was born in Toler, Ky. on June 16, 1941 to Walter and Beatrice (Farley) Maynard. He married Betty Lou Frain. He was a foundry worker for Newnam Mfg. in Kendallville and a member of Salem United Baptist Church near Rome City. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Nellie Maynard of Kendallville and Colleen Dillon of Sara Ann, W.Va.; 2 sons, Ronnie T. and Jamie R. of Kendallville; a sister, Nellie Montgomery of Morrow, Ohio; a brother, Eugene of Shelbyville, Ky.; and 7 grandchildren. Two daughters, Beatrice and Jonell; a brother, Robert, and a granddaughter, Kami, preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Salem United Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-13-1993
Maynard Viola Shearer of Muncie and formerly of Fort Wayne and the Kendallville area, died Sunday in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. A Fort Wayne native, she was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Muncie. Surviving are the husband, Ken; a daughter, Mrs. Lee (Sally) Fleck of Markleville; a son, Richard L. Shearer of St. Paris, Ohio; two stepsons, John Maynard of Terra Ceia, Fla., and James Maynard of Ashland, Ore.; three sisters, Loretta Likens and Mable Redmerski of Paradise, Calif., and Nettie Nore of Magalia, Calif.; and 5 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Parsons Mortuary-Wheeling Chapel, Muncie. Burial, Leo Cemetery. + 3-20-1988
Mayne Barbara J "Bobbie", 82, of Kendallville, died Sept. 22, 2010 at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born June 8, 1928 to Lionel and Wilda (Miller) Kreischer. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1946. She married Thomas A. Mayne on Oct. 8, 1961 in Larwill. He died Jan. 12, 1992. She was a clerk at Taylor Shoes in Kendallville for many years and later was employed at Special Moments Bridal Shop. Surviving are a daughter, Sally; and a sister, Janice Ringler of Auburn. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Elizabeth Zawadsky, Maxine Bauman, Hazel Robeson, Frieda Nelson, Martha Clement, Marilyn Hoffhein and Catherine Duve. Funeral Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-24-2010
Mayo Eve H, 77, Albion, died today (d.11-10-1975) at McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 28, 1898 in Albion, she was the daughter of Isaac and Edna (Shafer) Huff. In 1918 she married George Mayo in Albion. He died in 1937. A lifetime resident of Albion, she was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge in Albion, and the last surviving charter member of the Albion American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn "Dean" Stafford, Albion; one brother, Harold, Arlington, Va.; and 2 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Mayo George, 43, a world war veteran who served 15 months overseas and was "gassed" while in the service with the Rainbow Division, died in the Veterans Hospital at Marion. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eve (Huff) Mayo and daughter Evelyn. Services Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1937
Mayo John David, 37, husband of former Wawaka resident Kay Wysong, was electrocuted Thursday while working on machinery at a firm in Chattanooga. Of Ringgold, Ga., he was employed as an electrician for Williams Electric Co. and was working on a paper-cutting machine when the incident occurred. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Katherine 8, and a son, Nicholas 11 months. Mrs. Mayo’s parents are Bob and Leona Wysong, R. 1, Wawaka. Services are pending in Georgia. + 8-20-1987
Mazier John R, 59, died Saturday in his Ligonier residence. He was born Aug. 11, 1938 in Meyersdale, Pa. to John and Margaret (Weimer) Mazier. On July 2, 1961 in Illinois he married Dorothy Newberry. He was a 1956 graduate of Meyersdale Joint High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed as a traffic specialist at Silgan Co. in Ligonier and attended Cromwell United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Michael of Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Tracy) Pearsall of Ligonier; a grandson, Joshua Pearsall; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Edward (Anna Lou) Kerschensteiner of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. William (Jane) Shultz of Meyersdale, Mary Alice Jackson of Mesa, Ariz., and Mrs. Thomas (Marjorie) Scharot of York, Pa. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-27-1997
Mazur Michael - A distressing accident occurred near Huckleberry School House in Green Twp Monday as a result of which Michael Mazur lost his life. He was half owner of a threshing outfit consisting of a traction engine and separator and was starting out Monday morning to thresh for John Henry in Swan Twp. The separator was hitched to the engine and as it passed down a small hill near his home the hook in the tongue of the separator, by which it was attached to the engine, gave way. Mazur was upon the engine and the separator came crashing into him, pinning him between the table of the separator and the guide wheel of the engine. He died in about 40 minutes. He was a member of the Catholic Church at Ege. He was 38 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. The threshing outfit is owned by Russell & Mazur and seems to be an unfortunate one. A few weeks ago Russell, the other partner, had a leg broken while throwing a belt from the separator. ~ 8-11-1898

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