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Pera Rita M, 81, Glenville, N.Y., died October 13, 2003 at her home. She was born November 2, 1921 in Avilla to Charles and Mary (Demske) Helmer. On May 8, 1943 she married Robert A. Pera. He died May 5, 1976. Surviving are 2 daughters, Judith Ann Granbacka of Cobleskill, N.Y., and Kathleen M. Wands of Glenville; 2 sisters, Laroma Slater and Joan Campbell of Fort Wayne; a brother, James Helmer of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Nick Perillo, Janis Long and Jill Frattallone; and 2 great-grandchildren, Chase Long and Brianna Perillo. Also preceding her in death were 3 brothers, Dale, Virgil and Phil Helmer; and 2 sisters, Geraldine Meyer and Patricia Helmkamp. She had been employed at Tower personnel in Fort Wayne and had retired from Central Soya in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville. Services in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 10-23-2003
Perfect Stephen M, 18, of Huntertown, died May 29 and services were June 1 in Faith United Church of Christ. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. He was an employee of Deister Machine Co., Inc. A Fort Wayne native, he is survived by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Perfect of Huntertown, and his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Honeick of Fort Wayne; 2 brother, Ronald and Shane, and a sister, Samara, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Margaret Perfect of Fort Wayne, Fritz Perfect of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jacobs of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Violet Davis of Fort Wayne. + 5-29-1977
Pergrem Eunice, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pergrem southwest of Ligonier, died at her home Tuesday of a lung infection. Surviving are the parents; 4 sisters; a half-sister; a brother; and a half-brother. Funeral Thursday from the home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1936
Pergrem Heraldon "Pooie", 76, of Topeka, died Sunday in Goshen General Hospital. He was born August 26, 1916 in Bath County, Ky., to Luther and Millie (Roberson) Pergrem. On June 1, 1938 in Goshen he married Virginia McDaniels. He lived most of his life in the area and had operated filling stations for 46 years, including the Texaco Station in Ligonier. He was a WW II Army veteran and a member of LaGrange American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Layton of Syracuse and H. Royd of Wawaka; 4 sisters, Bernice Salisbury of Kewanee, Ill., Juanita Watson of Fort Wayne, Evelyn Bixler of Mishawaka, and Sal Coffman of Goshen; a half-sister, Anna Grushon of Miamisburg, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Wednesday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-13-1993
Pergrem Robin L, 41, died Monday in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She was born in Wolf Lake on October 24, 1951 to Donald and Rosemary (Prucinsky) Gillespie. On December 31, 1987 in Wawaka she married Royd Pergrem. A 1969 graduate of Ligonier High School and 1974 graduate of Indiana University, she was a first grade teacher at West Noble Elementary School. Surviving are her parents; her husband; a son, Kevin Sheley of Ligonier; 2 daughters, Kaitlyn and Alexandria Pergrem of Wawaka; 3 brothers, Steve Gillespie of Eunice, La., Mike Gillespie of Whiteland and Chris Gillespie of Ligonier; grandparents, Russell Baker of Ocala, Fla., and Margaret Prucinsky of Albion. A sister, Christina Smith, died in 1980, Graveside services Friday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-26-1993
Pergrem Virginia L, 90, of Ligonier, died March 3, 2008 at Maples of Waterford Crossing Nursing Home in Goshen. She retired from Monsanto in Ligonier after 15 years of service. She was a 1936 graduate of Burr Oak High School in Burr Oak, Mich. She was born Feb. 22, 1918 in Chicago to Roy and Catherine (Sheely) McDaniels. She married Heraldon Layton Pergrem on June 1, 1938 in Goshen. He died June 13, 1993. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Layton and Cynthia Pergrem and H Royd Pergrem, all of Syracuse; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Smith, and a brother, Ira McDaniels. Graveside services Tuesday in Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-13-2008
Perkins Alice Lucille, 81, died Friday at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born December 3, 1911 in White County to Myron and Nellie (Piatt) Eddy. On June 16, 1932 in White County she married Russell Charles Perkins, who died January 5, 1980. She was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren, rural Ashley. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Faith) Marti, and one son, Doyne, both of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Nina Kelly of Reynolds and Frances B. Allen of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One son, Robert, and one brother, Emmett, preceded her in death. Funeral today in the church. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery in DeKalb County. + 9-11-1992
Perkins Andrew, 8, R. 3, Ligonier, was killed Tuesday when he rode his bicycle into the path of a car near here. Funeral will be Friday in Green Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. He was born April 12, 1964 in LaGrange to Arnold and Joan (North) Perkins. Surviving are the parents; a brother and sister, Jimmy and Christian Linn at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Perkins, Garrett, Mrs. Dale North, Wolcottville; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rowig, Ashley. + 7-?-1972
Perkins Austin, 80, of Rome City died Jan. 19, 2011 at his home. He was born in Carrie, Kentucky, on September 6, 1930, to Estil and Georgia Ann (Polly) Perkins. He married Betty Irene Young on October 7, 1953. He worked at Carrier Lee Warehouse in Chicago for 16 years and then worked for Mary Ann Bakery in Chicago for another 16 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Bethel Christian Baptist Church in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Wade Perkins of Kendallville and Wayne and Doreen Perkins of Rome City; 2 granddaughters, Deanne Perkins and Kristen Perkins; 4 brothers, Jimmie and Jeanette Perkins of Rome City, Joe and Donice Kay Perkins of Rome City, Estil ,Jr. and Bessie Perkins of Carrie, Kentucky, and Keith and Bobbie Perkins of Lyons, Georgia; 4 sisters, Martha Ellen Fugate of Chicago, Iva Pearl and Jerry Haston of LaGrange, Donna and Ronnie Smith of Carrie, Kentucky, and Beulah Mehallopis of Hanover Park, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Covey, Bobby and Carl Perkins; and 4 sisters, Armelda Ritchie, Madie Combs, Ella Hayes and Letha Stephens. Funeral Jan. 22 at Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-20-2011
Perkins Bobby Ray, 58, died October 12, 1901 in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Carrie, Ky., October 26, 1932, the son of Estill and Georgia Ann Polly Perkins. A factory worker, he retired on disability from Coachmen Industries in Middlebury. He married Donna Rasler in Wolcottville, May 1, 1982. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Bobbi Joe Perkins of Rome City, Debby Schults of San Bernadino, Calif., Charlene of Chicago, Ill., and Terry Lynn of Calif.; 3 sons, Doug of Ashley, Dwaine Schults of Huntington and Douglas Smith of Fla.; 5 stepchildren; 6 brothers, Danny and Jim of Rome City, Keith of Lyons, Ga., Austin of Chicago, Ill., Junior of Carrie, Ky., and Cova of Hazard, Ky.; 7 sisters, Iva Haston, Armelda Ritchie, Martha Fugate, Beulah Mihalopoulos, Matie Combs, Donna Smith and Ella Mays; and 23 grandchildren. A brother, Carl, and a sister, Letha Stevens, preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Community Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-12-1991
Perkins Clarence E, 8, died Friday at DeKalb Hospital. He was born June 18, 1908 in DeKalb County, the son of Samuel and Mary Alice (McClish) Perkins. On September 22, 1932 he married Leora P. Landis in Middlebury. A lifetime resident of DeKalb County, he retired in 1973 after 6 years with Cooper in Auburn. He was a self-employed farmer and member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren in Hudson. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Hulen of Kendallville and Mrs. Russell (Annabelle) Conrad of New Port Richey, Fla.; 2 sons, Morris of Garrett and Arnold of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Rena Hanes and Bessie Miller of Wolcottville and Ruth Stackhouse of Kendallville; one brother, Ford of Hudson; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at McComb, Dilgard & Kline Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. + 6-19-1992
Perkins Francis L, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Perkins, was born in Noble County Jan. 21, 1855, and died Sept. 25, 1907, aged 52 years 8 months and 4 days. He was left without a mother at the age of 18 months; a home was found for him with Mr. J. W. Leonard, where he lived until he was 16. He worked by the month and lived with Mr. and Mrs. John Milks until his marriage to Emma Austin Dec. 4, 1876. They had 3 children, one son dying in infancy. He is survived by his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alph Reed and Miss Alma; son-in-law, Prett Reed; and granddaughter, Georgia Reed. He was a Universalist in inclination. Funeral in the Baptist Church at South Milford. ^ 10-3-1907
Perkins James, 48, of Wolcottville, died Sept. 22, 2009 in his residence. He was born November 24, 1960, in Noble County to Arnold and Joan (North) Perkins. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Joan & Edward Subzda of Rome City; his father, Arnold Perkins of Wolcottville; three daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer Griffiths of Elkhart, Loni and Jamey Owens of LaGrange, and Boni Perkins of Albion; eight grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Christina and Ronald Tuttle of Angola, three stepsisters, Nicole Miller of Wolcottville, Kathy Honaker of Wolcottville, and Deb Brockman of Kendallville; and 2 stepbrothers, Brett and Tracy Honaker of Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Perkins and a stepbrother, Shane Honaker. Services Friday in Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. ^ 9-24-2009
Perkins Leora P, 81, died Thursday in DeKalb Hospital. She retired in 1973 as a laborer for Cooper Engineered Products, Auburn. She was born August 4, 1914 in Fort Wayne to Paul and Wanda (Blech) Landis. She married Clarence E. Perkins on September 22, 1932. He died June 19, 1992. Surviving are 2 sons, Morris of Garrett and Arnold of Wolcottville; 2 daughters, Marilyn Hulen of Kendallville and Annabelle Conrad of New Port Richey, Fla.; 4 sisters, Eileen Simons of Angola, Ruth Richter and Eleanor Conrad of Ashley and Troas Edwards of Portland, Ore.; one half-brother, Wayne Orwig of Columbus, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One brother, Victor Orwig, preceded her in death. Services Monday in McComb, Dilgard & Cline Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 5-2-1996
Perkins Marie L, 68, died June 26, 2003 at the home of her son, Douglas. She was born in Watertown, S.D. on Sept. 11, 1934 to Albert and Alice (Paso) Schmidt Dummer. In Sept. 1966 she married Bobby Ray Perkins. He died in Oct. 1991. She was a secretary at Electric Cordset in Wolcottville, a medical technician for Rome City ambulance service, and a member of American Legion Post 381. Surviving are 2 daughters, Debra and Daniel Carreras of San Rafael, Calif., and Bobbi Jo Hooser of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Dwaine and Iva Shults of Owingsville, Ky., and Douglas and Dawn Perkins of Butler; a foster son; 4 stepchildren; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; 7 brothers, Clifford McDonald, Wesley, Lloyd, Jim, Johnny, Billy and Eugene Dummer; and 2 sisters, LaVonne Walter and Judy Abraham. Services Wednesday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-30-2003
Perkins Morris Edward, 71, died March 20, 2006 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. He was born December 21, 1934 in Ashley to Clarence and Leora (Landis) Perkins. He married Mary M. Pittman on June 3, 1955 in Taylor, S.C. She died November 9, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Kay (Larry) Lafevor, Avilla, and April Perkins, Auburn; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold of Wolcottville; 2 sisters, Marilyn Hulen, Kendallville, and Annabelle Conrad, New Port Richey, Fla. He was a truck driver for 15 years and an Army veteran who lived in Garrett 45 years. Military graveside service by Garrett American Legion Post 178 on March 24 at Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 3-23-2006
Perkins Richard Webster, infant son of Gregory and Brenda (Webster) Perkins, died April 16, 1995 in Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Saturday in IU Medical Center. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Ed and Diane Perkins of Kendallville, David and Shirley Cory of Albion, and Billy Webster of Fremont; great-grandparents, Kenneth Amstutz of Kendallville, Hilda Perkins of Auburn, Lawrence and Katherine Lee of Fort Myers, Fla., and Ralph and Irene Cory of Albion. Graveside services Friday in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Avilla. + 4-16-1995
Perkins Robert H, 53, of Granger, died Thursday at his residence. He was born in Kendallville April 19, 1933, the son of Russell C. and Alice (Eddy) Perkins. He married Rowena Paul Aug. 15, 1954. An ordained minister, he was principal of Humms Elementary School in Mishawaka. Surviving are his wife and mother; a daughter, Michelle Thielke of Mishawaka; three sons, Robin of Mishawaka, Robert Jr. of Vestaburg, Mich., and Mark at home; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Faith) Marti; and a brother, Doyne, both of Kendallville. Memorial services Sunday at the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, South Bend, of which he was a member. ~ 7-31-1986 + 7-24-1986
Perkins Russell C, 76, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in DeKalb County Dec. 18, 1903, he was the son of Samuel C. and Mary Alice (McClish) Perkins. On June 16, 1932 in Monticello, he married Alice L. Eddy. He was a retired school teacher and a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren and Noble County Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Faith) Marti of R. 3, Kendallville; 2 sons, Robert of Granger, and Doyne C. of R. 1, Kendallville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rena Hanes and Mrs. Bessie Miller of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Keith Stackhouse of Corunna; 2 brothers, Clarence of LaOtto, and Ford of Ashley; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren. Burial, Fairfield Circle Cemetery. + 1-?-1980
Perkins Sarah C was born May 23, 1857 and died July 13, 1935 in Battle Creek, Mich. Services at Hebble Chapel July 16, 1935. Burial, Angola, Ind. + 7-13-1935
Perkins W Ernest "Ernie", 72, of R. 1, Rome City, died early Thursday at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born in Pike County, Ohio, July 17, 1912 and had lived most of his life in Anderson, moving to Rome City in 1972 following his retirement from General Motors Guide Division where he had worked 37 years. He was a member of Central Christian Church, Anderson, and Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 77. Surviving are his wife, the former Ferneva Loudenbach; a daughter, Ardis Entzminger of Columbia, S. C.; 2 sons, Dale of Anderson, and Joe of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Eartha Keller of Anderson; and 7 grandchildren. Services Saturday at the Robert Loose Funeral Home, Anderson. Burial, IOOF K of P Cemetery, Frankton. + 11-15-1984
Perkins Wade, 54, of Rome City, died February 22, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 17, 1957, to Austin and Betty Irene (Young) Perkins. His father preceded his death January 19, 2011. He graduated from Schurz High School, Chicago, in 1976. He was employed in the past with the wheelchair manufacturer Everest and Jennings in Bensenville, Illinois, for 11 years. He attended Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother; 2 daughters, Deanne Perkins of Peavely, Missouri, and Kristen Perkins of Elmwood Park, Illinois; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Doreen Perkins of Rome City. Funeral Fb. 25 at Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-24-2012
Perlich Alice, 63, died Tuesday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. She was born February 14, 1896, and was a lifelong resident of the community. She was a member of the local Evangelical United Brethren Church. Survivors include the husband, Walter; one son, Loyal, of LaPorte; one grandson; and a brother, Nick Anderson of here. Services Friday in the EUB Church. Burial, King Cemetery. ~ 2-26-1959
Perlich Anna, was born in Green Twp Dec. 24, 1906, the daughter of Herman and Jane (Walburn) Schaefer, and died Aug. 3, 1939, aged 32 years, 7 months and 10 days. All of her early life was spent at the place of her birth, and on Dec. 24, 1925 she married Lloyd W. Perlich of Swan Twp. Shortly after their marriage they moved to her father’s farm near Bethlehem in Swan Twp where they continued their residence until March 1935 when they purchased a farm of their own and moved to Smith Twp, Whitley County, where they maintained their home. They had three sons, Clifford J., and Roger Dean, who with the husband survive, and Herman Fredrick who died in infancy. Surviving relatives include the father of Avilla; one brother, Lloyd near LaOtto. Funeral Sunday at the Methodist Church in Churubusco, of which she was a member. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 1939
Perlich Belva J, 64, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a custodian at Fairfield Elementary School for nearly 20 years and was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren, Ashley. She was born January 18, 1930 in Fairfield Twp to John and Hazel (Perkins) Getts. She married Donald L. Perlich on May 20, 1951 in the Pleasant Chapel Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Rex of Linton and Norman of Corunna; 3 daughters, Sheryl Prentice of Ashley, Shirley Johnson of Auburn, and Donna Crow of St. Joe; and 9 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Heber Getts, in 1938. Services Saturday in Pleasant Chapel Church. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, rural Corunna. + 12-28-1994
Perlich Clifford J, 86, of Avilla, died November 24, 2013. He was born in Noble County on January 31, 1927, to Lloyd W. and Anna (Schaefer) Perlich. He served in the U.S. Army from April 1945 to October 1946. He married Betty Ann Rumsyre on December 24, 1950. He was a dairy farmer from 1950 to 1970. He then retired in 1987 from Smith-Green Community Schools of Churubusco, having worked as a bus driver and on the custodial staff. He was a member of the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by 3 daughters, Virginia Ann (Robert) Bair of Kendallville, Teresa Lee (Ted) Jones and Nancy Ray Heeren both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Craig, Jarrie (Troy) Alderman, Benjamin M. (Kathryn) Heeren and Weston (Sabrina) Heeren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Robert Bair, and an infant great-granddaughter, Catherine Victoria Heeren. Funeral, November 27, 2013, at Covington Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ^ 11-26-2013
Perlich Donald L, 84, died May 3, 2013, at his home in rural Corunna. He was a lifetime Fairfield Township farmer and drove school bus for DeKalb Central Schools for 37 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren in Ashley. He was born June 15, 1928, in Kendallville to Earl and Hazel (McCoy) Perlich. He married Belva Getts on May 20, 1951, in the Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren and she died Dec. 28, 1994. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters, Rex (Missy) Perlich of LaFontaine, Ind., Norman Perlich of Corunna, Sheryl (Lowell) Prentice of Ashley, Shirley (Nolan) Johnson of Auburn and Donna (Mark) Crow of St. Joe; a brother, Larry (Kathy) Perlich of Vevay, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Perlich.  Services, Monday at Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren,  Ashley. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, Corunna. ^ 5-4-2013
Perlich Earl C, 67, Albion, died Thursday in the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born June 19, 1904, in Noble County, the son of Frederick and Emma (Scheurich) Perlich. He was a lifelong resident of the Albion community and engaged in farming. He was a member of the Wawaka Methodist Church. Surviving are the widow, Mildred; three sons, Donald of Corunna, Wayne of LaGrange and Larry of Albion; 4 stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Lloyd of Churubusco. Two brothers, Walter of Avilla, and John, preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 11-25-1971 + 11-?-1971
Perlich Emma Ellen, daughter of John and Christena Weimer Scheurich, was born in Swan Twp January 3, 1876 and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett May 20, 1948, aged 72 years, 4 months and 17 days. On September 1, 1897 she married August F. Perlich from Garrett. They resided there several years where Mr. Perlich worked in the B & O shops. They then moved to Avilla until April, 1909, when they purchased the Anderson homestead in Swan Twp, where they made their home for 39 years. They had four sons: Walter of Avilla, Lloyd of Churubusco, Earl of Albion, and John, who died July 31, 1928. Mr. Perlich preceded her in death February 26, 1946. She leaves three sons; eight grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Scheurich; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rosa Scheurich of Albion and Rhoda Scheurich of Fort Wayne. Services May 22 at the McKee & Clark Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 6-3-1948 + 5-?-1948
Perlich Hazel, 50, (b.2-13-1905 - d.7-25-1955) died Monday at her home northwest of Albion in York Twp after a long illness. Surviving are the husband, Earl; three sons, Donald, Corunna, Wayne, near Albion, and Larry, at home; three grandchildren; her father, John McCoy, near Avilla; four sisters, Mrs. Iva Hiatt and Mrs. Herbert Snell of Albion, and Mrs. Virgil Snell and Mrs. Merle Renkenberger of Avilla; and two brothers, Lawrence McCoy, Fort Wayne, and Carl McCoy of Albion. She was born in Green Twp and was a member of Wawaka Methodist Church. Services July 28, in the Methodist Church at Wawaka. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 7-28-1955 + 7-?-1955
Perlich John, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perlich living southwest of town, died Tuesday at his home from the after-effects of a stroke of paralysis. He had been a cripple for the past 22 years, having had a severe case of meningitis at the age of two years, this attack leaving him almost helpless. Funeral Thursday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 8-2-1928
Perlich Loyal E, 70, of Indianapolis and formerly of LaPorte, died May 1, 2000 in The Forum at the Crossing Healthcare Center. He was born November 12, 1929 in Avilla. He taught school for more than 30 years for the LaPorte Community Schools until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict, receiving a discharge in 1953. He was later a member of the Indiana National Guard. Surviving are a son, Michael, and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn E (Moyer) Perlich. Memorial service Thursday in First Baptist Church, Indianapolis. Burial, Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte. ~ 5-4-2000
Perlich Walter E, 72, R. 1, Avilla, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. Born March 31, 1898 in Garrett, he was the son of Fred and Emma (Scheurich) Perlich. He was married in Albion in March 1922 to Alice Anderson, who died in 1959. He was a farmer and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Loyal, LaPorte; two brothers, Earl, Albion, and Lloyd, Churubusco; a grandson. Services Tuesday in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, King Cemetery. ~ 9-24-1970 + 9-?-1970
Perlich Wayne, 45, 408 N. State St., died Saturday (d. 3-11-1978) in Whitley County Hospital. Born March 13, 1932 in Noble County, he was the son of Earl and Hazel (McCoy) Perlich. He married Darlene DePew Jan. 30, 1952 in Angola. He was a former Albion resident and was a member of the Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. Survivors are the wife; 2 sons, Allen and Phillip, both of rural Albion; 2 brothers, Donald, Corunna, and Larry, rural Albion; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1978
Perriguey Theodore, brother of Mrs. Mary Getz, died Sunday at his home in Fort Wayne. Services at the C. M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-1-1951
Perry Allison Renee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Perry of R. 1, Ligonier, was stillborn on March 12 at Elkhart Hospital. Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dean and Mrs. and Mrs. Howard Perry, all of Elkhart; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Charles Linke of Seymour. Services Friday at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart. + 3-12-1985
Perry Amalea, 35, 515 N. State St., died Friday in her home from injuries sustained in a fall in the bath tub. She had been a resident of Kendallville 6 years after living most of her life in Ky., where she was born Feb. 4, 1937. She was married to John A. Perry. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Dorsey Thornsberry; 4 children, Stephanie Perry, Trina Watson, Doris Watson and Inez Watson of Kendallville; and 2 brothers. She was an employee of Essex Wire in Ligonier. Services in Martin, Ky. Tuesday. + 12-?-1972
Perry Amy (Dice), pioneer of Smith Twp, died at the home of her son, Ralph in Fort Wayne last Thursday from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral was Sunday at her home east of Ari. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. Surviving are 4 sons, Ralph of Fort Wayne, Page, Thad and Zell of Seattle, Wash.; Florence at home; and a sister, Mrs. I. A. Jones at Waukegon, Ill. She was born Feb. 28, 1861 in Smith Twp. She was married in 1890 and spent her life in this community. * 5-23-1935
Perry Arthur A (PFC) was killed in an airplane crash in France on Nov. 1, according to a telegram his mother, Mrs. Dewey Bortner, received from the U. S. Secretary of War. He entered the uniformed service on April 22, 1943 and went overseas last May. He was a graduate of Wawaka High School. Surviving are the mother; 5 brothers, Sgt. Richard P. with the Armed Forces somewhere in the European War Zone, Wayne, Bernard, Billy and Ross at home. + 11-?-1944
Perry Charles W, 55, died Saturday at his home here. Born in Minnesota April 14, 1903, he moved to the Lisbon community 12 years ago and only recently moved to Avilla. He was the son of John and Ester Perry. He was married Nov. 15, 1935 to Violet Mae Steinmetz in Lancaster, Pa. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are the widow; five sons, Charles, Route 2, Kendallville; John, Richard and David all of Avilla, and Mrs. Grace A. Westphal of Granite City, Ill.; eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Saxton and Mrs. Edith Taylor, both of Saginaw, Mich. ~ 12-18-1958
Perry Diana L, 24, Goshen, was killed Tuesday in a car-truck accident near Ligonier. Funeral will be Friday in Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. She was born Oct. 7, 1947 in Gary to Gilbert and Lorraine (Allen) Sanders and was married July 10, 1965 to Milo V. Perry. She lived in Goshen 8 months, moving from Albion, and was employed 5 years by Monsanto. Surviving are the husband; her mother, Mrs. Johnnie Carmichael, Avilla; 2 sisters, Laura Carmichael, Avilla, and Beverly Henderson, Crown Point; and 2 brothers, Gilbert Sanders, Avilla, and John W. Carmichael, Albion; grandparents, Mrs. Hazel Carmichael, Avilla, and Harley Carmichael, Fort Wayne. + 5-?-1972
Perry George M, 64, of R. 1 Huntertown, died April 20 at Garrett. He was born June 9, 1916 in Noble County to C. Page and Euna Jane (Malcolm) Perry. He was a farmer and was employed by County Line Cheese in Allen County. Survivors are 2 sisters, Mrs. Marshall (Aimee) Linvill of R. 4, Columbia City, and Mrs. Cecil (Phyllis) Powell of New Castle. Services Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. * 4-?-1981
Perry Grace Genevieve, daughter of J. F. and Ella R. Perry, was born Feb. 15, 1882; died Dec. 10, aged 12 years 9 months and 25 days. When she was of 2 ½, her mother died, and she with her 2 brothers went to live with her aunt, Mrs. C. H. Kiracoff at Hartsville, Ind., with whom they lived about 3 1/2 years when they returned to their re-established home. Funeral at the Huntertown Cemetery Church. Burial, nearby. ^ 12-21-1894
Perry Ida M, widow of Edward H Perry, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Cummings, No. 112 Cleveland Ave. She was born in Ligonier. The late Edward H. Perry succeeded T. V. Welch as superintendent of the state reservation until the time of his death 12 years ago. She is survived by 2 daughters. Mrs. W. T. Morris and Mrs. A. R. Cummings of this city, 3 brothers. O. C. Harsh and Charles Harsh of Ligonier, and W. E. Harsh of Rome City; one sister, Mrs. W. A. Lyons of White Pigeon, Mich., and 4 grandsons, Edward Perry, Lowell Cummings and William T. and John H Morris, of this city. Funeral this afternoon from the home of her daughter. Body was taken to Ligonier for burial. Ligonier Leader 3-16-1922 Contributed by Judy Richter
Perry Jada L (b. 5-31-1970 - d. 1-8-1972) 19-month old, better known to thousands as "Baby Jada" lost her fight to replace a defective liver with a transplant when she died Saturday at the Manchester Clinic en route to an Indianapolis Hospital. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milo "Mike" Perry of Goshen and formerly of Albion. The father is a deputy sheriff with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. She is survived by her parents; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Perry of Goshen; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Carmichael of Avilla; and a great-grandfather, Harvey Carmichael of Fort Wayne. Funeral Tuesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. ~ 1-3-1972
Perry Janet E, 30, communications officer for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Dept., was found dead in her home near Bristol Thursday. She was found by her husband, Milo V. Perry, a highway officer for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s office, and former deputy to the Sheriff’s Dept. in Noble County. She was a member of the Police League of Indiana and the National Sheriff’s Association. + 6-?-1975
Perry Joanna M, 64, died July 23, 1990 in Heritage Manor Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was born February 1, 1926 in Wawaka, the daughter of Lewis and Edna (Cook) Knepper. A lifetime area resident, she had worked for Sroufe Mfg. in Ligonier. Surviving are her parents in Mendon, Mich.; 3 daughters, Penny Bleile of Wawaka, Joy Patrick of Ligonier and Lisa Porter of Goshen; a brother, Glen of Mendon; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services today in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-23-1990
Perry Kenneth, 76, of Merriam, died Feb. 2, 2004 at his home. He had retired from Reith & Riley Construction and had owned a sawmill. He was born May 30, 1927 in Clearfield, Ky., the son of Ora and Virgie (Peyton) Perry. He and his wife, Mable, were married Oct. 5, 1946 in Clearfield. She died Dec. 14, 2001. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Dennis Gaerte of Warsaw; a son, Danny of Bullhead City, Ariz.; a sister, Lorene Smith of Mansfield, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 2-6-2004
Perry Laura M, about 51, Fort Wayne, died Aug. 2, 1969 at her home. She was an employee at K-Mart and a member of the Women of the Moose and Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, C. Julian Perry; two sons, Donald E. Smith and David L. Smith, all of Fort Wayne; and one brother, Donald H. Robinson of Angola. She made her summer home at Skinner Lake. Services Aug. 5 at D.O. McComb Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial Covington Memorial Gardens. + 8-?-1969
Perry Leslie C, 43, Sturgis, Mich., died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had been employed by the National Carbon Coated Paper Co. in Sturgis. He was born July 26, 1913, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, who are living in Rome City. He married Orpha Taylor in 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio. He served in the Navy during WW II and was a member of the American Legion Post in Sturgis. Surviving are the parents; the widow; a daughter, Karen; a son, Robert; and a brother, Kenneth, of Sturgis. Funeral tomorrow in Arthur J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Kendallville News Sun 9-2-1956 Contributed by Judy Richter
Perry Loretta F, 56, died January 3, 1990 in Parkview Hospital. She was born in Jackson, Ky., to Harve and Effie Davis Watkins. She married Harold Perry in February 1948 in Garrett. She was a retired factory worker. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons, Harold, David, Davis and Daniel of Albion; and 2 sisters, Nora Simkins of Jackson, Ky., and Julia Spencer of Albion. + 1-3-1990
Perry Mable Christine, 71, of Merriam, died Dec. 14 at the family residence. She was born Aug. 22, 1930 in Clearfield, Ky., a daughter of Columbus and Arntic (Hardin) Terrell. She married Kenneth Perry on Oct. 5, 1946. She was employed at Dana Corp. in Churubusco for 15 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Dennis Gaerte of Warsaw; a son, Danny of Bullhead City, Ariz.; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Glendon and Ruby Terrell and Raymond and Myrtle Terrell of Morehead, Ky.; 5 sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Clayton Gibson and Mazel and Darrell Mullins of Albion, Shirley and Bob Johnson and Linda and Clineon Mullins of Morehead; and Betty and Richard Maxey of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla.; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ferris and Junior Terrell. Funeral Dec. 18 at Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 12-19-2001
Perry Martha P, 89, of Albion, died October 23, 2004 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She ran Noel's Greenhouse in Albion and retired in 1976 from Elkhart County Jail as head cook. She was born May 5, 1915 in Woodburn to George and Ida (Fergusson) Cook. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Herbert Perry of Wolf Lake and Milo and Joy Perry of Millen, Ga.; 6 grandchildren, Christine Gisel and her husband Bill of Kendallville, Scott Perry and his wife, Teresa of Wolf Lake, Sonya Perry, Sheila Schwartz and her husband, James of South Whitley, Patricia Easterday and her husband Jim and Wendy Perry of Indianapolis; a sister, Elva Cook of Albion; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding her in death were 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 7 sisters and 3 brothers. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-23-2004
Perry Mary was born in Wallingford, Litchfield County, Conn. in 1806, where she lived until 12 years of age, after which she lived in central New York and was married to Oliver L. Perry in Cayuga County. After her marriage she moved with her husband to Orleans County, N.Y., from which place she came to Swan Twp where they landed June 3, 1836 upon the farm where she lived over 40 years. The journey from New York to Indiana was made in 2 wagons, each drawn by 2 pair of oxen, and the route was through Canada and Michigan. Mr. Perry died several years ago, since which time the widow has lived on the homestead. She died on Dec. 17, 1876. She was a member of the United Brethren Church and at her death she left quite a bequest to some of the boards connected with it. She left considerable property at the time of death, which was disposed of by will. She was the mother of 8 children, 4 of whom are living: Mrs. Isabella Whan, wife of John Whan of Swan, Mrs. Irene Fair of DeKalb County, and George and French Perry of Swan. She also left 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Albion New Era 6-7-1877
Perry Milo P died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Perry Case of Wolcottville, from a heart attack. He was born in LaGrange County and had made his home there most of his life. For the past year his wife and daughter, Nina, made their home with a son, Vance near Wawaka. He is survived by the widow; 2 daughters; one son; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. I. K. Bruse, Chicago, and Mrs. Atlanta Rockwell, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and one brother, Andrew, Wolcottville. Funeral at the Evangelical Church at Woodruff with burial in the cemetery there. + 7-?-1934 ^ 7-30-1934
Perry Nina, 84, a resident of Kendallville Nursing Home the past 17 years, died there Sept 2. She had formerly lived in LaGrange. Born Nov. 6, 1902 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Milo and Iva (Lupold) Perry. Two nephews survive. Graveside services Saturday in Plato Cemetery. + 9-2-1987
Perry Oscar G died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lillian Franks, in Albion, March 26, aged 84 years and 6 months. Funeral was held at the home Sunday. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 3-?-1920 He was born in Seneca County, New York, September 26, 1835. The cause of his demise was uraemic poisoning, resulting probably from a sprained ankle caused by a fall on the ice, necessitating the amputation of a foot a few years ago. His wife, Hannah M. Perry, died Dec. 4, 1911 at Niagara Falls, New York. He is survived by one daughter; 6 grandchildren, Mrs. Edna Bowen and Mrs. Ruth Favinger of Albion, Miss Edith Franks of Bozeman, Mon., Mrs. Helen Vanderford of Ligonier, Mrs. Ethel Cummings and Mrs. Lelia Morse of Niagara Falls, and eleven great-grandchildren. Obsequies at the home Sunday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Albion New Era 4-7-1920
Perry Richard, 85, of Sebring, Fla., died Aug. 22, 2009. He retired from Sroufe Mfg. in 1987. He graduated from Wawaka High in 1942 and was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. He was a member of the American Legion Post at Avon Park, Fla. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Wilma; 3 daughters, Penny (Jim) Boss of LaGrange, Joy (Brad) Patrick of Ligonier, Lisa (Richard) Porter of Goshen; 2 stepsons, Ron (Cathy) Bruce of Kendallville, and Dennis (Debra) Bruce of Corunna; one stepdaughter, Maxine (Ron) Hart of Lake of the Woods, Hudson; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 younger brothers. Memorial service Sunday at Spring Lake United Methodist Church. ^ 8-25-2009
Perry Robert Edward, (b. 9-17-1961) 3-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Perry, R. 1, Albion, died in Whitley County Hospital, Dec. 12, 1961. Surviving are the parents and a sister Christine. Services at the EUB Church, Albion, Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1961
Perry Ross, 56, died August 31, 1990 in DeKalb Health Care Center. He was born in Wolcottville May 21, 1934, the son of Arno and Lorena (Donat) Perry. He was a member of Auburn Missionary Church. Surviving are 2 brothers, Walter of Auburn and Richard of Ligonier. Three brothers preceded him in death. Graveside services Wednesday at Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-31-1990
Perry Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Perry, was stillborn Dec. 30, 1964 at Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Christine, and a brother, Scott, at home; grandparents, Mrs. Martha Perry of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peffer of Hammond, and George Smolek of Peoria, Ill.; and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Herron of Churubusco. Graveside rites that afternoon at Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1964
Perry Vance, 81, of R. 8, Columbia City, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1899 in LaGrange County, the son of Milo and Iva (Lupold) Perry. He grew up in the Wolcottville area and lived there until 1976 when he moved to Big Lake to live with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Perry. He had been employed in Centreville. Surviving are 5 sons, Richard, Kimmell, Wayne, Garrett, Ross, Greenfield, Mike, Wawaka, and Herb; a sister, Nina, Kendallville; a half-sister; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services at Smith & Son Funeral Home at Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-20-1981
Pershing Dorothy(Keller), 82, of West Lafayette and formerly of Kendallville, died Sunday at a West Lafayette Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Jerome; a son, Michael of near Indianapolis; a sister, Helen Keller of Tucson, Ariz.; and grandchildren. Services Wednesday. + 12-27-1987
Persing Donald Leo, 92, died Sunday in Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola. A Wolf Lake native, he had lived in Fort Wayne until moving to Angola in 1983. He was in time study at General Electric Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1961. His first wife, Edith, died in 1955. Surviving are his wife, Marie; a daughter, Marjorie D. Stephans of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Marilyn Dunten of Angola; a brother, Cedric of Angola. Services Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Angola with burial in Catholic Cemetery. + 11-26-1989
Persing Ella, 79, died Friday in her home here. Surviving are the husband, John F.; 3 daughters, Mrs. William Trowbridge of Kendallville, Mrs. Alva Price of Ligonier, and Mrs. William Ackerly of Salisbury, Md.; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1938
Persing John F, 51, died in his home here Thursday of apoplexy. He had been a resident of this city since 1899 and for more than 25 years had been employed at the McCray factory. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Una Trowbridge of this city; and 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. William Ackerly of Salisbury, Md., and Mrs. Alva Price of Ligonier; 4 brothers. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1938
Persing Lyston P, 86, a former resident of Blue Lake in Whitley County and member of Merriam Christian Chapel, died Jan. 16, 1981 at Chapel Hill, N.C., where he had lived for 7 years. A native of Fort Wayne, he married Edith Huff on June 19, 1917. They lived in Fort Wayne until 1938, when they moved to Blue Lake. She died Feb. 7, 1978. He worked at General Electric for 47 years and taught at GE and IU-PU as an efficiency expert. Surviving are a daughter, Edythe May of Chapel Hill; and 2 brothers, Cedric and Leo of Fort Wayne. Funeral at Merriam Chapel on Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Persons Edwin, 87, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, and formerly of Kendallville, died December 27, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. He was born in Heavener, Oklahoma, the youngest child of John and Nova Persons. He served in the 101St Airborne during World War II. He Ed married Margaret Beltz from LaOtto in 1947 and they had two children, Connie and Edwin ‘’Bud.’’ He was preceded in death by his his son, ‘‘Bud.’’ He is survived by his sister, Christine Davidson in Hartshorne, Oklahoma; his daughter, Connie, and son-in-law, Jack, in Tampa, Florida; his grandson, Greg, and wife, Michel, grandson Carey and wife Liza, and great-grandchildren, Gavin and Estel, Oliver and Cecelia. Graveside service Dec. 31 at Cedar Chapel Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 2749 and American Legion Post 381. ^ 12-30-2011
Persons Edwin "Bud", 52 of Kansas City, Mo., died June 13, 2002 in Kansas City. The Kendallville native was a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in architectural design. He worked for Helix Architecture and Design, and lived in Kansas City for 30 years. He was born Jan. 2, 1950 to Edwin and Margaret (Beltz) Persons. Survivors include his parents; and a sister, Connie and Jack Heimann of Lake Bluff, Ill. Services in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LaOtto. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-15-2002
Persons Margaret A, 82, of Pinehurst, N.C., died at First Health Hospital in Pinehurst on July 26, 2010. She was born Feb. 19, 1928 in LaOtto to Conrad and Josephine Beltz. She married Edwin Persons in 1947. She is survived by her husband; daughter, Connie (Jack) Heimann of Pinehurst; grandsons, Greg (Michele) Heiman, Carey (Liza); great-grandchildren, Gavin, Estel, and Olive. Preceding her in death was a son, Bud, in 2002. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto where funeral will be on July 29. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-27-2010
Peterink Edward John, 57, of R. 4, Kendallville, died Tuesday. He was born in Fort Wayne Oct. 6, 1928, the son of John Henry and Anna (Dyke) Patrick (?). He had lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Kendallville 23 years ago. He was a Korean Conflict veteran and a professional trainer of quarter horses and a member of VFW, Eagles and American Legion Post 86, Kendallville, and American Quarter Horse Association. Survivors include his son, Steven of Kendallville; a daughter Kathleen Wicker of LaGrange; a sister, Mary Tebbe of New Haven; a brother, Paul of Fort Wayne; and 4 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. + 5-13-1986
Peterman Henry died in Fort Wayne Monday from lockjaw, caused by the running of a splinter into the foot two weeks ago. He was a powerful man, forty years of age and never before had been ill. ~ 11-17-1892
Peters Alda, 57, lifelong resident of Noble County, died Saturday at Lakeside Hospital following an operation for cancer. She was born Oct. 26, 1875 in Jefferson Twp, the daughter of John H. and Hannah Moree. She spent the early years of her life on the farm and Aug. 30, 1898 married Frank Peters. They moved to Kendallville 10 years ago and had since resided there. Three years ago she was injured in an automobile accident and since then her health had been gradually failing. Surviving are the husband; a brother, Frank Moree; and one sister, Mrs. S. F. Stahl of Kendallville. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1933
Peters Anita D, 76, died Oct. 12, 2010 at North Ridge Nursing Home in Albion. She was born May 15, 1934 in Galesburg, Ill., the daughter of Holmer and Mildred (Cook) Moorhouse. She was a member of the Albion American Legion Post 246 Women's Auxiliary and the Albion Eagles. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Ingrid (Ken) Lochamire of LaGrange, Monica Wilson of Fort Wayne, Bonita Wilson of Kendallville, and Amy (Tim) Budreau of Fowler, Ind.; a son, Mark Peters of Angola; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Edward, John and Joseph Moorhouse, all of Albion. She was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Merriman. Memorial service Oct. 24 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 10-14-2010
Peters Bradie, 75, Albion, died Saturday (d.2-4-1978) at his residence. Born March 31, 1902 in Noble County, he was the son of Fred and Ettie (Butz) Peters. He married Gladys Johnston Aug. 30, 1949 in Marion. A lifetime resident of Noble County and a member of Wesleyan Methodist Church, Albion, he was a veteran of WW II. He formerly owned a glass shop in Albion and was retired. Survivors include the wife and a son, Edward. Funeral Tuesday in the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Peters Christ, 61, a lifelong resident of Elkhart Twp, died Wednesday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Magnuson of near Wawaka of paralysis. He died on the farm where he was born. His wife and 2 children were killed in a railroad accident 12 years ago and since that time he had lived along. Surviving is one half-brother, Fred Peters, of Mishawaka, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at Wawaka M.E. Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 12-?-1926
Peters Clarence Carl, 76, died Friday at Byron Health Center. He was born March 31, 1910 in Fort Wayne, the son of Jacob and Mary (Henninger) Peters. He was a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne and retired from General Electric in 1970 after 29 years as a machinist. He was a charter member of the Teamsters Union in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia; one son, Roy, Albion; two daughters, Rose Ann Wagner, Huntertown, and Nancy Nelson, Angola; one brother, Arthur, Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 5-1-1986 + 4-25-1986
Peters Cora E, 80, a resident of LaOtto 40 years, died Saturday at her home following a heart attack. She was a native of Ohio. Surviving are the husband, Thomas; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Campbell, LaOtto, and Mrs. Mildred Nickels and Mrs. Helen Anderson, both of Fort Wayne; a son, George, Warsaw, and 14 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home here. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 4-24-1958 + 4-?-1958
Peters D Maynard, 63, R. 2, Avilla, died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident December 18 on Baseline Road west of Avilla. He was born April 12, 1919 in Gratiot County, Mich., the son of Joel and Eva Peters. He married June Marie Meadows June 7, 1942 in North Manchester. He had been a resident of Green Twp area since 1956 and was a member of the Green Center United Methodist Church, the Noble County Saddle Club and Pony Express. Surviving are his wife; two sons, 1st Sgt. Ronald, Jacksonville, N.C., and Mark, Tri Lakes; four daughters, Mrs. Jerald (Donna) Fry, Garrett; Mrs. Vince (Julia) Korytskowski, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Arden (Jean) Mantle, Kendallville, and Mrs. James (Marilyn) Norris, Churubusco; two brothers, Harold, Harrisonburg, Pa., and Virgil, Pierceton; two sisters, Mrs. Gladwin (Mereta) Littwiller, Carson City, Mich., and Mrs. George (Arlene) Dill, Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren. A brother, Cleo, preceded him in death. Services December 24 at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Comstock Cemetery, Liberty Mills. ~ 12-30-1982 + 12-21-1982
Peters Donnabelle M, 51, Avilla resident, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. She was born September 19, 1930 in Allen County to Howard and Ruth (Shaffer) Miller. She married Pete Peters November 1, 1958. She was a teacher’s aide three and a half years at East Noble High School and a member of Avilla American Legion Post 240 Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. James A. (Sherry) Woodward, Garrett; two sons, Chad Wappes and Brett Peters, both Avilla; two sisters, Esther Pettit, Fort Wayne, and Jane Young, Kendallville; four brothers, Clarence and Sam, Avilla, Max, Churubusco, and Bill, Westminster, California. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 6-3-1982 + 5-?-1982
Peters Eliza A, wife of J. W. Peters of The Times printing office, died Saturday at the family residence, corner of Market and St. Louis Streets. She was born Nov. 1, 1846 and was 45 years, 11 months and 8 days old. She was married fifteen years ago Tuesday of last week and leaves with him her three children, Miller M. Hadley, Frank Hadley and Luella Peters; and three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Drain, Mrs. Clara Drain and Mrs. Alvira Morrow, all of Ligonier. Four years ago she moved to this city with her family and soon thereafter handed in her letter to the First M. E. Church of this city. At her request, the interment was made at the city cemetery at South Bend where her husband and children have found permanent homes. Last rites at First M. E. Church Monday. + 1892?
Peters Ettie died March 14, 1934. The daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Butz, she was born in Noble County Feb. 23, 1872 and was 62 years and 20 days of age at the time of her decease. She married Fred Peters July 14, 1897, and had 2 children, one dying in infancy. She was a lifelong resident of Noble County and has been a member of the Methodist Church since she was about 20 years of age. She leaves her husband; her son, Bradie at home; one sister, Mrs. Angeline Speckein of Ligonier. Funeral in the Wesleyan Church in Albion March 16. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 3-?-1934 ^ 3-14-1934
Peters Frank, 58, in a fit of despondency apparently developing from financial difficulties, veteran teamster and a resident of this city more than 20 years, ended his life last night by shooting himself in the head with a 32 caliber revolver at the home, 119 Iddings St., where he had been residing alone. He was born in Germany Aug. 21, 1875 and was about 9 years of age when his parents came to this country. August 30, 1898 he married Alda Moree of Jefferson Twp, who died last July. Survivors include 2 brothers and 2 sisters, P. F. C. Peters, near Albion, Henry Peters in Michigan, Mrs. Freida Cossman and Mrs. Clara Brinkmyer, St. Louis, Mo.; one half-sister and 2 half-brothers, Mrs. Mary Ferich, Clarence Peters, Butler, and Charles Peters, residing in Michigan. Funeral Monday from the home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-12-1934
Peters Gene "Pete", 77, of Avilla, died January 30, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Avilla and LaOtto areas, he was born to Raymond and Hazel (Campbell) Peters on November 2, 1928. He graduated from Avilla High School in 1946. He married Donnabell Mae Miller on November 1, 1958 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. She died May 27, 1982. He married Lillian (Juengel) Rasler on August 29, 1987. She died December 15, 1996. He is survived by 2 sons, Brett (Pam) Peters of Avilla and Chad (Lynda) Wappes of Kendallville; one daughter, Sherry (James) Woodward of Garrett; one sister, Chloe Davis of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was a post commander of American Legion Post #240 and past northern vice commander of the State of Indiana American Legion. He was a member of the 40 & 8 organization, Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne and Huntertown F&AM Lodge. He was the owner and operator of Pete's Shell Station from 1957 to 1977; co-owned LaOtto Realty & Auctioneering until 1984; and served as Allen Twp trustee for several years. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla with military graveside services by American Legion Post 240. ~ 2-9-2006
Peters Gladys, 92, of Albion, died Tuesday (d. 2-10-1987) in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born March 12, 1894 in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Rhodes) Johnston. On Aug. 30, 1949 in Marion, she married Bradie Peters, who died Feb. 4, 1978. A retired hardware clerk, she owned a business with her husband many years. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church, Albion. Nieces and nephews survive. Four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-10-1987
Peters Hannah died last Sunday at her Kendallville home. Funeral was held from the family home yesterday. Surviving are 4 children, Mrs. Hattie Lovett of Elkhart, Mrs. Mary Vierick of Butler, Carl of Battle Creek, Mich., and Clarence of Kendallville. + 11-?-1936
Peters Hazel, 81, of The Lamplighter, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Kendallville April 18, 1898, she was the daughter of Arthur and Julia (Covell) Stackhouse. She married Frank Peters, who died in 1965. She was a physical therapist and operated Hazel’s Health Shoppe for some years in Kendallville. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Merle (Beverly) Moreland of R. 1, Kendallville; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Peters Israel was born in Pennsylvania March 4, 1813. His early life was spent in Philadelphia. When he was about 30 years of age he removed to Norwalk, O., where he was a prominent merchant for many years. In 1842 he was married at Norwalk to Adaline Harkness and they had 2 daughters and one son, all of whom survive. Mrs. Peters died in 1876. He has been at Kendallville a great deal for the last 12 or 13 years but came here to reside permanently with his daughter, Mrs. D. C. Walling, 5 years ago. He died June 1 in the 83rd year of his age. Funeral at the residence of his daughter June 2. Burial was Monday at Norwalk, O. ^ 6-7-1895
Peters Lillian M Rasler, 64, died Dec. 15 at her residence from cancer. She was born March 12, 1932 in Avilla to Martin P. and Edna K. (Weimer) Juengel. On June 14, 1952 in Avilla she married Homer W. Rasler, who died Feb. 23, 1979. On Aug. 30, 1987 in Avilla she married Gene "Pete" Peters. The 1951 graduate of Avilla High School owned Rasler Liquor Store in Kendallville for 13 years and was a partner in Rasler Tax Service in Kendallville. She was a former V&A Restaurant employee and retired from Rivnut Engineered Products Inc. in 1994. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla, for more than 50 years and was a member of Avilla American Legion Auxiliary 240 and the Kendallville Bowling Association. Surviving are 2 sons, Thomas L. and Homer W. Rasler II, both of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Cosette M. Wentworth of Albion and Rita J. Clifton of Avilla; 2 stepsons, Chad Wappes and Bret Peters of Kendallville; one stepdaughter, Sherry Woodward of Garrett; one brother, Phillip of Preble; one sister, Esther Grawcock of Avilla; and 4 grandchildren, Tabitha J. Rasler of Evansville, Tanya L. and Tia M. Rasler of Versailles and Braden H. Wentworth. Services Wednesday in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 12-19-1996
Peters Matthew Paul, Avilla, was stillborn at DeKalb Hospital Sept. 9. Surviving are his parents, Thomas W. and Eve A. (Sible) Peters; 2 brothers, Michael and Sean; 2 half-brothers, Scott Peters of Chicago and Aaron Peters of Kendallville; and 2 half-sisters, Leslie Peters of Hampton, Va., and Carol Peters of Chicago. Graveside services in St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 9-23-1999
Peters Ollie Belle, daughter of Wilson and Mary L. Billman, was born near Wawaka March 5, 1870. She married Christian Peters Dec. 23, 1889. See Mary L. Billman. + Poppy Scrapbook
Peters Pat, 71, Churubusco, died Jan. 4, 2011, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born February 13, 1939, in Swan Township, a daughter of Ralph B. and Fae E. (Butler) Carter Sr., and graduated from Woodburn High School in 1957. On November 12, 1960, she married Mahlon E. Peters. She had worked at Whitley County Hospital for 30 years until 1985. Surviving are her husband; 5 children, Dan (Lisa) Peters of Churubusco, Doug (Cindy) Peters of Albion, David (Jenny) Peters of Churubusco, Tina (Vaughn) Fulk of Columbia City, and Bethann (James) Richard of Crowley, Texas; her mother; a sister, Stella Egolf of Columbia City; two brothers, Larry P. (Dolly) Carter of Roanoke and Ralph (Marsha) Carter of Columbia City; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Dennis Peters in 1964 and Darren Peters in 1991; a brother, James Carter; and a sister, Cathy Perry. Funeral Jan. 8 at Sheets & Child Funeral Home. Burial, Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. ^ 1-7-2011
Peters Paul Fred, about 76, (b. 3-15-1872) a retired farmer who has made his home with his son, Bradie, died Feb. 15, 1949 at the McCray Hospital. The son is the only survivor. Services at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1949
Peters Roy A, 76, of Albion, died Sept. 11, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had retired in 1984 after 25 years in the forge shop at International Harvester in Fort Wayne. He then retired from Dana in Albion in 1991. He was a 1947 graduate of Huntertown High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of American Legion Post 246, 40 & 8 Club, Eagles Lodge 2455 and a former member of the Albion Lions Club. He was born April 25, 1929 in Fort Wayne to Clarence and Sylvia (Mog) Peters. In March 1953 he married Helen Hardup. She died Aug. 20, 2000. Surviving are 2 daughters, Regina M. Bherns and Rebecca J. Peters-Orr of Albion; a son, Williams S. Peters of Albion; 2 sisters, Nancy Nelson of Angola and Roseann Wagner of Huntertown; 6 grandchildren, Scott, Amanda and Nichole Peters, Bo Orr, Tyler and Jessica Bherns; and a great-grandson, Timmie Peters. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline. Services Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites by Albion American Legion Post 246. ^ 9-13-2005
Peters Ruth B, 72, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Nov. 7, 1912 in Auburn to Wellington and Della (Derrow) Donley. She married George W. Peters, who died in Feb. 1962. Survivors include 3 sons, George J., Harry, and John of Garrett; 2 daughters, Mrs. Daniel (Mary) Custer, Garrett, and Mrs. Voile (Hazel) Martin, Kendallville; a brother, Henry, Kendallville; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Grant and Leroy and a sister, Luetta Russell. She was a member of Eagles and American Legion Auxiliary in Garrett. Services Tuesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 5-9-1985
Peters Ruth G, 87, Fort Wayne, died Monday at her home. A native of North Manchester, she was the widow of Joel Peters. Surviving are three stepsons, Harold C. Peters, Harrisonburg, Va., Virgil K. Peters, Pierceton, and Maynard Peters of Avilla; two stepdaughters, Mereta Witwiller, Carson City, Mich., and Arlene Dill of Fort Wayne. Services Thursday in Miller Funeral Home, South Whitley. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, North Manchester. ~ 7-8-1982
Petersen Lenore, 96, died May 28, 2007 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home in Kendallville. She was born Oct. 15, 1910 in Noble County to Charles W. and Ida (Secrist) Reed. She married Theodore Petersen on Oct. 19, 1935 in Columbia City. He died in August 1981. She was one of the original employees of Superior Sample in Ligonier, working from the early 60's until retirement in 1973. She was a member of Cromwell Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Nancy of rural Ligonier and Allen and Jeannie of Lower Long Lake near Albion; a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Monroe Hummel of Columbia City; 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Reed. Services Thursday at Cromwell Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-29-2007
Petersen Roger R, 71, of rural Ligonier, died Dec. 7, 2009 at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1937 in Noble County to Theodore and Lenore (Reed) Petersen. On Nov. 17, 1957 he married Nancy Cooper. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He owned the Gulf Service Station in Ligonier for many years and was a farmer and West Noble School bus driver. He was a 1956 graduate of Albion-Jefferson High School. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Randal and Cheryl Petersen of Cromwell and Rodney and Julia Petersen of Wawaka; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Michael Rose of Logansport and Robin and Wayne Musselman of Ligonier; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Allen and Jeannie Petersen of Albion; and a sister, Jane and Monroe Hummel of Columbia City. Funeral Dec. 11, 2009 at Ulrey-Renner and Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery with military graveside rites. ^ 12-20-2009
Petersen Theodore E "Ted", 78, of R. 2, died Sunday at his residence following a stroke 3 months ago. He was born Jan. 21, 1903 in Dwight, Ill., the son of Theodore and Ingebarg (Hansen) Petersen. He married his wife, Lenore on Oct. 19, 1935 in Columbia City. A retired farmer, he had lived in the area 46 years and was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Jane C. Hummell of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Roger and Allen of Cromwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Alvina Davidsen of Ligonier, and Mrs. Esther Dluzak of Mishawaka; 2 brothers, Albert of Dwight and Clarence of Batavia, Ill.; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1981
Peterson - daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Peterson, R. 1, Ligonier, was stillborn Thursday. Graveside services were held Friday at Oak Park Cemetery. Survivors include the parents; a sister, Carla; a brother, Bradley, both at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Y. Carper, Angola, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Peterson, Ligonier; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Ruth Peterson, Ligonier, Mrs. Erman Yoder, Topeka, and Mrs. S. B. Carper, Howe. + 1-?-1970
Peterson Charles Edwin, 60 died Wednesday in his Albion residence. He was born in Fairfield County, Alabama, and was a 1956 graduate of Wolf Lake High School. He was a vehicle maintenance coordinator for the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and a demolition expert with Special Forces Rangers in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He was employed by Baseline Tool & Die in Wawaka and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and American Legion Post 246, all of Albion and VFW Post 4717 of Wolf Lake. Surviving are his wife, Mary, whom he married August 18, 1972 in Hoagland; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Robbie and Cheryl Tomlinson of Kendallville, David and Terri Peterson of Kimmell and John and Theresa Peterson and Bryan and Mandy Peterson of Albion; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Jack Marsh and Shelley and Mark Mawhorter of Albion, Debbie and Randy Dellinger of Columbia City, and Jodie and Warren Patrick of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) Flanagan of Thoma, Conn .; 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James Tomlinson; 2 sisters, Mildred Turcott and Frances Hodo; a brother, James; and his stepfather, John Bousman. Funeral Saturday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military graveside rites. + 1-20-1999
Peterson Cora, 86, a native of Avilla, died Jan. 21, in Mason City, Iowa, where she had resided 60 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Remmers, Fort Wayne, Mrs. George Rickoff, Mason City; a son, Marion Peterson, King of Prussia, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Celia Carlson, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Charles Wolf Sr., Avilla, and Mrs. Ted Lindstrom, Crosby, Minn.; two brothers, William and Lewis Housholder, Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Martin; a son, Maynard; three brothers, Carl, Herman and Fred; and four sisters, Dorothy, Leona, Olive and Ella, preceded her in death. Funeral services and burial Friday in Mason City. ~ 1-30-1969 + 1-21-1969
Peterson Ellsworth C, 92, of Ligonier, died May 4, 2006 at Avalon Nursing home in Ligonier. A farmer, he was owner of Peterson Insurance Agency and served in the Indiana House of Representatives for 14 years. He received 2 Sagamore of the Wabash awards, one from former Gov. Bowen and the other from former Gov. Robert Orr. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. He was born March 1, 1914 in Noble County to Henry and Mable Ruth Peterson. He married Kathryn Yoder in 1939. She preceded him in death. In 1991 he married Elizabeth McDonald. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Nancy Peterson of Ligonier; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Karen Hull of Syracuse and Barbara and Bob Hinkle of Rome City; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Kathryn and Frank Schlotterback; 3 stepchildren; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda DeBolt; a sister, Helen Ream; and a brother, Ernest. Services Monday at Ligonier Untied Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 5-11-2006
Peterson Elsie Marie, 91, of Cromwell, died Thursday at Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Goshen. She was born in Sweden March 9, 1893 and was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier-Cromwell area. Her husband, Oscar, died in 1952. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. D. A. (Edna) Targgart of Ligonier, and Betty Rider of Columbia City; a son, Paul of Cromwell; and 11 grandchildren. A son, Robert, preceded her in death. Graveside services Monday at Eden Cemetery. + 1-17-1985
Peterson Ernest Ray, 85, died Dec. 6, 2004 at his home in Palestine, Texas. He retired in 1983 after 30 years with Solar Turbines Inc. in San Diego. A graduate of Ligonier High School, he was born May 5, 1919 in Ligonier to Henry and Ruth (Rowe) Peterson. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Surviving are a son, Benjamin of Palestine; a brother, Ellsworth of Ligonier; a sister, Mary Schlotterback of Albion; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Janet (Compton) in 2003; a daughter, Cleo Smith; and a sister, Helen Ream. Graveside services Monday at Eden Cemetery in Topeka. ^ 12-9-2004
Peterson Kathryn R, 70, R. 3, Ligonier, died Friday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She lived most of her life in Noble and LaGrange Counties and was associated with Peterson Insurance Agency for 20 years. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, Perry Twp Home Extension Club, Noble County Republican Women’s Club and Ligonier OES. She was born Nov. 8, 1918 in LaGrange County, the daughter of Erman and Gladys (Phillips) Yoder. On Feb. 25, 1939 in Topeka, she married Ellsworth C. Peterson, a former member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Karen Hull of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Rick (Linda) Debolt of Ligonier, and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Hinkle of Lebanon; one son, Gary of Ligonier; one brother, Robert L. of Topeka; 10 grandchildren. Services Monday in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-30-1989
Peterson Logan Mitchell, 7, died February 20, 2007 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He had received a heart transplant when he was 3 weeks old. He was born January 26, 2000 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Surviving are his father, Brayn Peterson of Albion; his mother and stepfather, Amanda (Barclay) and Mike Howard of Albion; a brother, Maverick Peterson; a stepbrother and a stepsister; grandparents, Mary Peterson of Albion, Steve and Arlinda Barclay of Flippin, Ark. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Chuck Peterson, in January 2000. Services Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 2-21-2007
Peterson Margery, 39, died Monday in Northridge, Calif. She was born in Kendallville, the daughter of John and Maxine Holsinger, and had lived there until 1969. Surviving are her husband, Donald; her mother; a son, Stephen of Northridge; 2 sisters, Dorothy Shull of Fort Wayne and Sue Clark of Okla.; and a brother, John Holsinger of Wolcottville. Services today in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, Calif. + 7-15-1991
Peterson Maxine M, 78, of rural Albion, died May 31, 2011 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born June 11, 1932 in Avilla to Frederick and Iva (Stark) Housholder. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1950, and on April 26, 1952, married Maynard Peterson of Northwood, Iowa. She is survived by her husband; 3 daughters, Rebecca (Douglas) Gaff of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Susan Peterson of Albion and Christy (Mormodou) Ceesay of St. Paul, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren, Clariss Gaff (Steve Miller), Peter Gaff, Brendan Gaff, and Jamila and Omar Ceesay; and a brother, Karl (Josephine) Housholder of Pretty Lake. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Loretta Weber, Wilma Weber and Helen Housholder, and 2 brothers, Howard and Donald. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 6-5-2011
Peterson Maynard E, 83, of rural Albion, died unexpectedly October 2, 2011in the Emergency Room of the Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born June 6, 1928 in Worth County, Iowa, to Gilbert and Alvina (Lau) Peterson. On April 26, 1952, he married Maxine Housholder in Avilla. She died May 31, 2011. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and retired from Conrail. Since 1957, he also farmed on the family farm in Jefferson Twp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by 3 daughters, Rebecca (Douglas) Gaff, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Susan Peterson of Albion, and Christy (Momodoa) Ceesay of St. Paul, Minnesota; 5 grandchildren, Clarissa (Steven Miller) Gaff, Peter Gaff of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Brendan Gaff of Portland, Oregon, and Jamila and Omar Ceesay of St. Paul; his twin sister, Marjorie Grigutis of Munster, Indiana, and three other sisters, Dorothy Dempewolf of Denver, Genevieve Kirsch of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Phyllis Cordera of Calumet City, Ill.; and 6 brothers, Arnold Peterson, and Gordon (Linda) Peterson of Glenville, Minnesota, Gaylord (Darlene) Peterson and Norman (Connie) Peterson of Albert Lea, Lemoine (Pat) Peterson of Hastings, Minnesota, and Palmer (Crystal) Peterson of Twin Lakes, Minnesota. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Belean Johnson, Loretta Nelson, and Rena Christensen; and 2 brothers, Arthur Peterson and Harlan Peterson. A graveside service will be held in December at Sweet Cemetery. ^ 10-7-2011
Peterson Oscar H, 68, (b. 1-21-1884 - d. 3-16-1952) died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He had been a resident of Cromwell for nearly 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; two sons, Paul of Cromwell, and Robert W. in the army; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Targgart of Wawaka, and Betty Jo at home; a brother, Floyd of Elkhart; 4 sisters, Mrs. Lilly Avdelott, Mrs. Ethel Hayden, Mrs. Oma Lehman and Mrs. Irma Sheets, all of Mishawaka; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 3-?-1952
Peterson Paul K, 76, died Friday in his Cromwell home. He owned Peterson Upholstery Shop in Cromwell, retiring in 1962. He was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church, Moose Lodge at Goshen and West Noble American Legion Post 243. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born August 14, 1916 in Topeka to Oscar and Elsie (Freed) Peterson. He married Pearl Hoffman on April 10, 1961 in Indianapolis. Surviving are his wife; a son, Gerald of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Carla Myers of Lafayette; 4 stepchildren; 2 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Edna Targgart of Ligonier and Betty Rider of Columbia City. One brother preceded him in death. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Eden Cemetery near Topeka. + 8-28-1992
Peterson Pearl, 84, of Cromwell, died, December 14, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 3, 1927, to Herman and Mary E. (Martin) Neumann in Fort Wayne. On June 30, 1946, she married Gilbert Hoffman and he preceded her in death. She later married Paul Peterson. He also preceded her in death. She retired from Union Products. She attended the Ligonier Evangelical Church. She is survived by her children, Suzanne (Patrick) Teders of Avilla, Sandra Hossler of Albion, Darlene (Eldon) Ralston of LaGrange, Pete (Lisa) Hoffman of Fort Wayne, and Carla Myers of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; a stepson; her grandchildren, Mike (Kathy) Teders, Kristy (George) Piche`, Jeff (Amy) Hossler, Deb (Chuck) Swihart, Tammy (Rodney) Reed, Tony (Laura) Brandenburg, Andrew Hoffman, Justin Hoffman, and Krystle (Mike) Rasumoff; her great-grandchildren, Alex and Grace Teders, Katelyn and Gabrielle Piche`, Fawnda Reed, Faith and Aric Swihart, Lily Mae Brandenburg, Gavin Rasumoff; and two sisters, Betty Moldthan and Donna Belle Wright. She was also preceded in death by 6 siblings, Mary Ann, Katherine, Donna Jean, Virginia, Imogene and Eugene. Funeral Dec. 17 at Yeager Funeral Home. burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 12-15-2011
Peterson Ruth, 94, of Ligonier, died Sunday in Kenney Health Care Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1893 in LaGrange County, the daughter of Josiah and Nora (Benham) Rowe. On Nov. 19, 1912 in Topeka she married Henry Peterson who preceded her in death in 1922. She had lived most of her life in the Ligonier area and for many years was a supervisor for Wirk Garment Factory, Ligonier, and later for Gene Lee Originals, Goshen. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and a charter member of Perry Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are 2 daughters, Helen Ream, Topeka, and Mary Kathryn Schlotterback, Albion; 2 sons, E. Ray, of Palestine, Texas, and Ellsworth of Ligonier; 7 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Ligonier United Methodist Church, Ligonier. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 8-7-1988
Petrie Carl Gene, a 23-year old U.S. Army private, died December 24, of multiple factures suffered when his fast-traveling car hit a tree one mile north of Avilla on State Road 3. Apparently the left front tire of his auto blew out, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. He was home on an eight-day leave from his Army assignment at Ft. Myers, Virginia and was staying with his mother. Surviving besides his mother, Mrs. Vera Petrie, are his father, Carl, R. 2, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Sharon Smith , Auburn and Miss Joyce Petrie of Avilla; two brothers, David and James, both of Avilla; a half-sister, Debbie Petrie and a stepsister, Rita Kay Young, both of R. 2, Kendallville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Petrie, Woodburn; and the great-grandmother, Mrs. Emma Poinsett, Fort Wayne. Services December 27 in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Avilla Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 1-1-1959
Petrie Carl M, 70, R. 3, Kendallville, died Friday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 3, 1912 in Woodburn to John and Pauline Petrie. He married Helen Bryie June 18, 1955 in Markle. He was retired from the Phelps Dodge plant in Fort Wayne and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Gene (Debbie) Freeman, Garrett, Mrs. Jack (Sharon) Smith, Brentwood, Tenn., Mrs. Sam (Joyce) Bell, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Steve (Rita) Kemerly; two sons, David, Avilla, and James, Yoder; a sister, Mrs. Dan (Lillian) Mozena, Leo; two brothers, Rudolph, Irish Lakes, and Eldon, Churubusco; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Tuesday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 7-7-1983 + 7-1-1983
Petrie Hannah J, 11 months, died July 31, 2005 at her home. She was born August 4, 2004 to Michael Petrie and Geneva Stanley. Surviving are her parents; a brother, Jordan Hall; grandparents Ernestine Stanley and Ivan Williams of Wolcottville, Richard and Roberta Petrie of Albion; great-grandparents, Nannie Handshoe of Kendallville and Fred Swanders of Albion. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bailey Hall; a grandfather, Walter Stanley; a great-grandfather, Willie Handshoe and a great-grandmother, Dorothy Swanders. Services Aug. 3 at Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 8-25-2005
Petrie Helen E, 64, died Saturday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her husband, Carl, died in 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Rita Kemerly of Garrett and Debbie Freeman of Churubusco; two stepsons, David Petrie, Avilla, and James Petrie of Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Joyce Bell of Wolcottville, and Sharon Smith of Brentwood, Tenn.; a brother; a sister; five grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kendallville. ~ 11-29-1988 + 11-26-1988
Petrie Janice Marie, 62, of Albion, died June 8, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She retired in 1998 after 30 hears of service at Dana Corp. in Churubusco. She attended Rehoboth Church and was a member of York Twp Home Extension Club. She was born Oct. 31, 1941 in Kendallville to Ray and Alta (Polston) Engle. She graduated in 1959 from Albion High School. On Sept. 4, 1959 at Wawaka Church of the Brethren she married John Howard Petrie. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, John Jr. of Albion, Jack and Sandy of Albion and Joe of Athens, Wis.; a daughter, Jane Harhigh of Fort Wayne; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Irene Engle of Springfield, Ohio; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Engle, in 1958. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 6-10-2004
Petrie John H died May 25, 1962 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a retired farmer and a resident of Woodburn. Surviving are the widow; 4 sons, including Reynold, R. 3, Albion, and Rudolph, R. 2, Albion; a daughter; and 48 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services May 28 in Christ Lutheran Church in Woodburn. Burial, church cemetery. + 5-15-1962
Petrie John H, 71, of Albion, died Nov. 11, 2009 at his residence. He was born Dec. 24, 1937 near Hicksville, Ohio to Reynold and Gladys (Mozena) Petrie. On Sept. 4, 1959 at Wawaka he married Janice Engle. She died June 8, 2004. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps 1954-1960. He was a self-employed truck driver and was a member of Albion American Legion Post 242, Albion Eagles and the U.S. Trotting Association. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, John and Cathi Petrie of Leo, Ind., Jack and Sandy Petrie of Albion, and Joe and Laura Petrie of Athens, Wis.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert Knapp of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters, Vivian Henry of Fort Wayne, Maxine Seeley of Brandon, Fla., Helen Sweeting of Albion, Elaine Kutzel of Coldwater, Mich., Rita Murphy of Albion and Susan Petrie; and 3 brothers, Bill Petrie of Albion, Robert Petrie of Fla., and Charles Petrie of White Cloud, Mich. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Gloria Springer and Mary Thompson. Funeral Nov. 14 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military rites by Albion American Legion Post 242. ^ 11-13-2009
Petrie Retha F, 76, of rural Churubusco, died July 30, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in McLean County, Ky. on May 16, 1928, a daughter of Henry and Erman Girvin Howard. She graduated from Livermore Ky. High School in 1946. On June 22, 1946 she married Stuart Petrie in Owensboro, Ky. She had been employed at Lincoln Food Service in Fort Wayne 20 years, retiring in 1994. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jonathan Arehart of Churubusco; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Keith Petrie of LaGrange, Gerald and Ann Petrie of Fort Wayne and John and Cathy Petrie of Albion; a brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Ora Mae Girvin of McLean Co., Ky.; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Sheets & Child Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-31-2002
Petrie Reynold William, 60, R. 3, Albion, died Aug. 27 at his cottage at Randall Lake, Coldwater, Mich. A native of Woodburn, he was employed 34 years at the International Harvester Co., Fort Wayne, retiring Aug. 1 because of ill health. He is survived by his wife, Gladys and their 12 children, including Mrs. Gloria Springer, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Vivian Henry, New Haven, Mrs. Mary Shockley, Fort Wayne, and Ann Thompson, Mrs. Maxine Helen, Elaine, Rita and Susan, all at home; and John H. and Reynold W. of Albion, Robert L., Fort Wayne, and Charles at home; 3 brothers Rudolph E., Albion, Carl M., Kendallville, and Edgar C., Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Mozena, Leo; and 15 grandchildren. Services Aug. 30 in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. + 9-?-1963
Petrie Rudolph E, 89, proprietor of Rudy’s Tavern in Albion in the 1950’s and 60’s died at his home in Casselberry, Fla. July 22, 1987. Born on a farm near Woodburn, Ind., he was reared in that area where he was educated in a Lutheran parochial school. After finishing school he moved to Fort Wayne and worked for a number of years at International Harvester. June 25, 1938 he married Bertha J. McMillion and in 1940 they moved to Bear Lake. In 1945 they purchased a farm in Jefferson Twp and lived there until he retired in 1975. In addition to operating the farm, he acquired A. J. (Shorty) Rimmel’s tavern on W. Main St. in Albion in the 1950’s and later bought the old Albion movie theatre building on S. Orange St. and converted it into a tavern. He operated it at that location for 5 or 6 years. After retirement the Petries spent the summer months in Florida and winters in Brownsville, Texas. She died in Brownsville Dec. 8, 1977. Surviving are a son, Richard C., Long Wood, Fla.; 3 grandsons; a brother, Eldor of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Mozena of Leo. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Club and a former member of the Albion Rotary Club. Services at Zion Lutheran Church, Columbia City. Burial, Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Woodburn. + 7-23-1987
Petrie Vera Catherine Emma, 92, of Avilla, died December 3, 2005 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville in 1977. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla, Ladies Aid, and the Avilla American Legion Post 240 Auxiliary. She was born in Fort Wayne to Charles and Magdeline (Fritz) Poinsett on November 7, 1912. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon L. (Jack) Smith of The Villages, FL, and Joyce M. (Sam) Bell of Wolcottville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Dave Petrie of Kendallville and Jim (Mary Ellen) Petrie of Uniondale, IN; 8 grandchildren, Lisa Reed, Kirk and Bryan Bell, Teri, Steve and Brynn Smith, Jeff and Christopher Petrie; 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a son, Gene, in 1958; and one brother, Clint Ambrose. Services at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. ~ 12-15-2005
Pettigrew Larry, 67, of Columbia City, died Sept. 1, 2008 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born Aug. 15, 1941 in Detroit, he was the son of Howard and Thelma (Smith) Pettigrew. He graduated from DeLaSalle Collegient Boys School in 1959 and attended college in Detroit. Surviving is his mother of Columbia City. Funeral Thursday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9-3-2008
Pettit Clifford C, 88, of Ligonier, died March 6, 2013, at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on September 7, 1924, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Cannes and Ida (Brause) Pettit. On December 21, 1948, he married Susan Anderson in Chicago, Ill. She died in January 2007. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and  served his county in the Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.  He is remembered as the owner of Pettit Department Store in Ligonier, along with several other businesses. He served as the president of the Ligonier Industrial Development Association and served for over 50 years in the Ligonier Rotary Club.  He was also a member of Experimental Aircraft Association, the American Legion, and the Ligonier Presbyterian Church.  He is survived by 3 sons, Steven (Beth) Pettit of Goshen, David (Deb) Pettit of Angola and John Pettit of Ligonier; 2 brothers, Robert Pettit of Lafayette, La., and Marion Pettit of Lancaster, Mass.; 2 sisters, Jeann Rowell of Springfield, Mo., and Mary (Earl) Kocher of Bucyrus, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was als preceded in death by one brother, Paul.  Funeral March 9 at Yeager Funeral Home.  Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-9-2013
Pettit David L Jr, died Tuesday east of Ligonier in a pedestrian-train accident. He was born June 28, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of David L. and Patricia (Carol) Pettit. He moved to Ligonier in 1989 from Poway, Calif. He worked as a disc jockey for Midway Lounge in Ligonier. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Ward and Patricia Smith of Cleveland; his father and stepmother, David and Dina Pettit of Bullhead City, Ariz.; his fiancee, Donna Hall of Ligonier; 2 sons, Joshua and Ashton of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Joanna Pettit of Bakersfield, Calif.; and Donna Pettit of Poway, Calif.; 2 stepbrothers; and grandparents, Starling Carol of Monroeville and Edith Fenton of Dearborn, Mich. Services Monday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Pettit Esther L, 79, died Sunday at ExtendaCare, Kendallville. She was born October 19, 1918, a native of Monroeville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, who died in 1985. Surviving are 3 brothers, Sam Miller of Columbia City, Bill Miller of VanNuys, Calif., and Clarence Miller of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Jane Young of Kendallville. Graveside services Friday at Lindenwood Cemetery. + 12-21-1997
Pettit Susan Anne, 80, died January 30, 2007 at Goshen Hospital from colon cancer. She moved to this area in 1950 from Columbus, Ohio. She and her husband owned and operated Pettit's Dept. Store and many other businesses in Ligonier. She was an English major graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She was a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church, Study Club, Joanna Circle and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She served on the Ligonier Public Library board for 6 years and worked at the polls during many elections. She was born May 6, 1926 in Chicago to Walter and Helen (Barlow) Anderson. She married Clifford C. Pettit on December 21, 1948 in Chicago. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Beth and John and Betty Pettit of Goshen, and Dave and Deb Pettit of Angola; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Ray Hudson of Downers Grove, Ill.; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Ligonier Presbyterian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-1-2007
Pfaffman Adam, 29, died Jan. 8 at Denver, Colorado from tuberculosis. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Pfaffman, immediately left for Chicago, where they met the body and were accompanied to this city by Mrs. Adam Pfaffman and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wells. Burial at Lake View Cemetery yesterday after a short service at the parents’ home. ^ 1-16-1911
Pfaffman Emma L, 87, a 4-year resident of the Lutheran Home, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1890 in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of Valentine and Mary (Schlater) Pfaffman. She was a graduate of Kendallville High School and had been a teacher 50 years. Nieces and nephews, Mrs. Lester (Carole) Grove, South Bend, Mrs. Paul (Irene) Dove, Huntertown, Scott Pfaffman, Stroh, and Mrs. Gaython (Helen) Flickinger, survive. Six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Pfaffman Henry Arthur, 76, a retired farmer, died August 7 at his home near Kendallville. Born in Germany, he came to the United States at the age of three and had resided in this area for forty-four years. Survivors are the widow, Naomi Etta; one son, Royal, R. R. 3, Kendallville; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Flickinger, Kendallville, Mrs. Irene Dove, near Huntertown and Mrs. Carole Grove, South Bend; nineteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Dave, Philadelphia, Pa.; and two sisters Miss Emma Pfaffman, Mrs. R. O. Wisler, both of Kendallville. Services were held this morning at the residence for the benefit of Mrs. Pfaffman, an invalid for nineteen years. The body was returned to the funeral home where services were held Thursday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 8-9-1956
Pfaffman Mary, 87, widow of the late Valentine Pfaffman, died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roland Wisler, 931 S. Main St. from heart trouble. She was born in Germany Jan. 5, 1847, her maiden name having been Schlachter. Her husband died in April 1918. They resided in Germany after their marriage and about 40 years ago came to this country, locating on a farm in Noble County. They were the parents of 10 children, 5 of whom survive. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters, David, Philadelphia, Pa., Henry, near this city, Calvin V., near Stroh, Mrs. Pauline Wisler and Miss Emma, this city. Funeral Saturday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-28-1934
Pfaffman Minnie, 87, 123 S. Morton St., died Monday at Grace Memorial Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. She was born Jan. 2, 1884 in Kendallville to John and Louisa (Deecken) Misselhorn and was married March 7, 1916 to Walter Pfaffman, who died March 29, 1971. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Gerhard (Elizabeth) Kretzmann, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. John (Margaret) Behrmann, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Robert (Clara ) Boldt, Shakopee, Minn.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Five brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1971
Pfaffman Naomi, 78, died in her home Friday, near Mt. Pleasant. She was the widow of the late Henry Pfaffman and the daughter of George and Traney McKee Penn and was born December 1, 1877, in Jefferson Twp. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church and at one time took an active part in all of its activities. She was a teacher in the Jefferson and Allen Twp Schools. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Gaython Flickinger, Kendallville, Mrs. Paul Dove, Huntertown, and Mrs. Lester Grove, South Bend; a son, Royal, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Leslie Stoneburner, Toledo and Mrs. Harry Murray, Garrett; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Services in Hite Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 11-15-1956
Pfaffman Walter C, 88, 123 S. Morton St., died yesterday at his home. Born June 10, 1882, he was the son of Philip and Anna (Martz) Pfaffman and was married in 1916 to Minnie Misselhorn. He was a former postal clerk, retiring about 35 years ago. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are the widow; 3 daughters, Mrs. Gerhard (Elizabeth) Kretzmann, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. John (Margaret) Behrman, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Robert (Clara) Boldt, Shakopee, Minn.; one brother, one sister, 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1971
Pfafman Byron J "Bud", 83, of Avilla, died December 31, 2013 at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. He was born in York Township, Albion, Indiana on November 27, 1930, to Royal and Ethel (Harlan) Pfafman. He graduated from Avilla High School in May of 1950 and married Wanda Robart on August 16, 1950. In his early working days, he hauled milk for Allen Dairy. He retired from International Harvester in Fort Wayne. He was a lifetime Noble County farmer. He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters, Vicki and Rick James of Fort Wayne; Kathy and Todd Hile of Kendallville; 2 sons, Gary and Elizabeth Pfafman of rural Kendallville, Gregg and Mary Pfafman of Auburn; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenny and Jane Pfafman of Bradenton, Florida, Max and Pat Pfafman of Kendallville, and a sister, Donna Kurtz of Albion. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother. Funeral, January 4, 2014 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2014
Pfafman Edwin, 76, of Seattle, Wash., died January 25, in a Yuma, Ariz. hospital. His brother Schiller B. Pfafman, died Feb. 2 in a Phoenix hospital. Edwin was born in Kendallville March 20, 1913, the son of Calvin and Mabel (Blount) Pfafman. A graduate of Tri-State University, he had been employed as a project engineer with the Boeing Co. from 1936 until retirement. Surviving are his wife, the former Venus Coggeshall; one son, Neil of Calif.; 2 daughters, Suzanne Higgins and Linda Princehouse, of Seattle; one sister, Margret Dean of Joliet, Ill.; and 5 grandchildren. Memorial services in Seattle March 20. Schiller was born in Arcadia, Ind. on November 20, 1908. He was a farmer in Noble County before relocating to Phoenix where he entered the drycleaning business. Surviving are his wife, the former Ruth Barhan; one son, Cloyd of Seattle; 2 daughters, Constance Kuckuck and Betty DiSano of Phoenix; a sister, Margaret Dean of Joliet, Ill.; and 5 grandchildren. Both men were preceded in death by 2 brothers. No services scheduled. + 1-25 & 2-2-1990
Pfafman Ethel A, 77, died July 18 in Sacred Heart Home. She had previously resided at 323 E. Washington St., Albion. She was born July 22, 1908 in Noble County, the daughter of Fordis and Lilly (Kichler) Harlan. She married Royal Pfafman Jan. 9, 1926. He died July 10, 1974. She was a lifelong Albion area resident and had been employed as a nurses’ aide at Kondas Nursing Home and Sacred Heart Home. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Kurtz, Albion; three sons, Byron (Bud), Avilla, Max, Kendallville, and Kenneth, Bradenton, Fla.; two sisters, Ruth Lemmon, Middlebury and Hazel Heltzel, Union, Michigan; a brother, Harold, Churubusco; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A son and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Services Sunday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 7-24-1986 + 7-18-1986
Pfafman Lois A, 69, died May 20, 1992 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Avilla July 20, 1922, the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Rauh) Huelsenbeck. She was a member of the Stroh Church of Christ. She married Scott R. Pfafman in Avilla on December 24, 1941. He died in April 1981. Surviving are 5 sons, Aaron, Kent, Robert and Norman of rural LaGrange, Niles of Huntertown; 3 brothers, Harold of Kendallville and Hershel and Bill of Avilla; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral Saturday in Stroh Church of Christ. Burial, Lake Bethel Cemetery. + 5-20-1992
Pfafman Robert Frederick, 81, of Palm Harbor, Fla., died March 6 in Mease Hospital, Countryside, Safety Harbor, Fla. from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Economy, Ind., June 23, 1907, the son of Calvin V. and Mabel (Blount) Pfafman. A former Kendallville resident, he was a graduate of Purdue University in electrical engineering and was a professor and dean of Indiana Institute of Technology. He was also a retired special agent with the FBI and Boeing Aircraft of Seattle, Wash. He received the Silver Beaver award in Boy Scouts of America. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Roberta Lavigne of Glendale, Ariz.; 2 sons, Frederick of Plano, Texas, and James of Hume, Va.; a sister, Margaret Dean of Joliet, Ill.; 2 brothers, Schiller of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edwin of Seattle, Wash.; and 6 grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday in Lake View Cemetery. + 3-6-1989
Pfafman Royal, 68, was born July 6, 1906 in Noble County to Henry and Naomi (Penn) Pfaffman. His wife, the former Ethel Harlan, survives and lives in Albion. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church. He died July 10 at McCray Hospital. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Kurtz, Albion; three sons, Kenneth, Manchester, Ky., Byron, Avilla, and Max, Kendallville; three sisters, Mrs. Gaython (Helen) Flickinger, Kendallville, Mrs. Paul (Ilene) Dove, Huntertown and Mrs. Lester (Carol) Grove, South Bend; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Miss Emma Pfaffman, Lamplighter, Kendallville. Services Saturday in the Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1974 + 7-?-1974
Pfafman Scott R, 62, R. 2, LaGrange, died Friday in Englewood, Fla. Born May 6, 1918 in Kendallville, he was the son of Calvin and Mable (Blount) Pfafman. He married Lois Huelsenbeck Dec. 24, 1941 in Kendallville. He was a farmer and a member of the Stroh Church of Christ and the Stroh Lions Club. He was also a graduate of Purdue University short course and served as a member of the board of education for Prairie Heights schools and Salem Center School. Survivors include his wife; 5 sons, Niles, Huntertown, Kent, Aaron and Norman of LaGrange; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Dean, Joliet, Ill.; 3 brothers, Edwin, Seattle, Wash., Robert, Clearwater, Fla., Schiller, Phoenix, Ariz.; and 8 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake Bethel Cemetery. + 4-?-1981
Pfefferkorn Norbert L "Chub", 63, Garrett, died Feb. 15 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He had retired in May 1986 as a brakeman for the B&O Railroad with 20 years of service. He had been a Garrett resident since 1952. He was born May 2, 1924 in Ashley to Andrew and Louise (Vanderbosch) Pfefferkorn, and they preceded him in death. He married Elsie Bochelman Aug. 30, 1952 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; three sons, William of Leo, Mark of Fort Wayne, and Kevin of Garrett; four brothers, Carl of Beloit, Kan., Aelred of Waterloo, Andrew Jr. of Leesburg, Ind., and Leo of Albion; three sisters, Estella Royal of Albuquerque, N.M., Mildred Burgei of Rome City, and Suzanna Lambright of Ligonier; and two grandchildren. Preceding him in death was one brother, Ralph. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett, and the Garrett Eagles Lodge. Services Wednesday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-23-1988
Pfeiffer Bernard L "Barney", 57, Kendallville, died Sunday of a heart attack. He was born April 22, 1914 in Kendallville to John D. and Minnie (Neff) Pfeifer. He was married to Margaret Mae Neible on July 17, 1937 in Garrett. He was superintendent of the Kendallville Water Department. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Jack Leroy, R. 3, and Sgt. David Paul, Fall River, Mass.; four grandchildren and three brothers, Paul, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Robert, Sturgis, Mich., and John, Garrett. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-29-1971 + 7-?-1971
Pfeiffer Jack L, 60, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne after heart surgery. He was born in Kendallville July 28, 1938 to Bernard and Margaret Pfeiffer. On Aug. 2, 1988 in Kendallville he married Carol J. Smith. Surviving are his wife and mother; a daughter, Michelle of Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lena of Kendallville; 2 stepchildren; a brother, David of Rhode Island; 2 grandchildren, Megan Jagger and Payton Pfeiffer. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 4-12-1999
Pfeiffer John D, 76, died Monday in The Arbors home in Fort Wayne. He retired from International Harvester in 1980 after 35 years. He lived in Garrett for more than 56 years and was a member of the First Church of Christ, Garrett. He was born February 4, 1919 in Kendallville to John D. and Minnie K. Pfeiffer. He married Dorothy K. Yingling on May 1, 1941 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Jerry and Dale of Garrett; a daughter, Patricia Tagtmeyer of Fort Wayne; one brother, Robert of Sturgis, Mich.; and 5 grandchildren. Services Thursday in McKee-Miles Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 9-26-1994
Pfeiffer Margaret Mae, 89, of Kendallville, died April 6, 2008 in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She had been a beautician since 1956, owning Margaret's Beauty Shop in Kendallville. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville, Kendallville Elks Club, VFW Post 2749 and American Legion Post 86 auxiliaries. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Ari to Charles and Jenny (Wappes) Neible. She married Bernard Pfeiffer on July 17, 1937 in Auburn. He died July 25, 1971. Surviving are 5 grandchildren, Terri, David Mark, David Paul, Mark and Michelle Pfeiffer; 2 great-grandchildren, Payton and Ethan Pfeiffer; and 6 half-sisters. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Jack and David; and a brother, John Neible. Services Thursday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-8-2008
Pfeiffer Suzanne K, 58, died Dec. 26, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hill. She was born August 21, 1948 in Kendallville to Charles and Cora (Kohn) Smolinske. She worked at Bodigon Car Sales in Kendallville and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 86. Surviving are her mother; 2 daughters, Anglia Atteberry of Syracuse and Cammi Rink of Kendallville; one son, Steven Hostler Jr. of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Tammy Smith of LaGrange and Janine Smolinke of Hudson; and 4 grandchildren, Jacob Shisler, Steven and Jenny Hostler and Karessa DeClue. She was preceded in death by her father; one daughter, Carmin Bolen; and one son, James Bolen. Graveside service Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-28-2006
Pfeiffer Werner, 74, died Saturday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Fort Wayne. He was a Fort Wayne native and owned and operated the Four Hours Laundry, was past president of Summit City Lodge No. 170. Surviving are one son, William of New Haven; two daughters, Bonnie Vaughn, Fort Wayne, and Betsy Mueller of Avilla; two sisters, Margaret Strasser, Fort Wayne, and Paula Miller of Traverse City, Mich.; and six grandchildren. Services Tuesday at C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 3-7-1985
Pfenning Andrew Grant, 1-day old son of Mark and Sheila (Gibson) Pfenning of Cromwell, died Friday at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born June 16 in Goshen Hospital, Goshen. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Paul and Ann Pfenning of Ligonier, Drifty Patton of Cromwell, and Commadore Gibson of Ligonier. Prayer services today in Trinity Assembly of God Church in Ligonier. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 6-17-1989
Pfenning Lucy Ann, 85, of R. 3, Howe, died Saturday at Elkhart Hospital. She was born Sept. 10, 1898 in Stroh, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Smith. On Oct. 11, 1914 in LaGrange County, she married Clarence C. Pfenning, who died in 1976. She was retired from Howe Military School and was a member of Lima Presbyterian Church, Howe. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Marjorie Ruth) Juday of Yankeetown, Fla., Mary Lou Miller of Hendersonville, Tenn., Mrs. Herman (Margaret Ann) Freet of Elkhart, and Mrs. Robert (Marion) Woodburn of Ligonier; 4 sons, Charles of Howe, Albert of Bellevue, Fla., Richard of Sturgis, Mich., and Paul of Ligonier; 37 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Schoup-Carney Frost Funeral Home, Howe. Burial, Riverside Cemetery. + 1984
Pfleeger Mary Michelle, 45, died May 22, 2007 in the hospice care of Doctor's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. after a bout of brain cancer. She was born Oct. 4, 1961 to Donald D. and Suzanne M. (Ackeman) Hoover. A graduate of Central Noble High School, she was a state supervisor in speech therapy for handicapped children in Arkansas for 2 years. Surviving are her husband, Edward Pfleeger of Cabot, Ark.; a daughter, Melinda of Sherwood, Ark.; a son, Joshua of Portland, Ore.; and 3 brothers, Jeffery and Kim Hoover of Albion, Douglas and Karen Hoover of Cromwell and Stephen Hoover of Richland Center, Wis. Services Saturday at St. Gaspar's Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-24-2007
Pfleidner Amanda Ann, daughter of W. A. and Catherine Bratton, was born near Edgerton, Ohio, March 29, 1864, and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett, Ind., Dec. 12, 1937, aged 73 years, 8 months and 13 days. She had been seriously ill for only a few days but had been in failing health for many months. On August 3, 1884 she married James Pfleidner. They resided for three years near Edgerton, Ohio, and in 1887 moved to a farm in Swan Twp, where they reared their family. In 1925 they moved to Avilla. After the husband’s death in 1934, Mrs. Pfleidner lived alone for some time, but during the last two years has made her home most of the time with her children. The children who remain are R. T. Pfleidner and Mrs. Maude Renkenberger of Swan Twp, and Mrs. Pearle Hill of Jefferson Twp. There are six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Mary Wines of Bryan, Ohio; and one brother, W. A. Bratton of West Plaines, Colorado. She has been a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church for many years. * 1937
Pfleidner Eva Mae, 66, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Green Twp in Noble County on July 5, 1926 to William and Nellie (Geiger) Barnhart. On June 12, 1946 she married Raymond Pfleidner. She was a 1944 graduate of Churubusco High School, living all her married life on a farm near Avilla. She had been employed in private duty home health care for the past few years and was a member of Sugar Grove Church of God. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dick (Ruth) Rapp Jr. of Churubusco, and Jean Hauth of Columbia City; 2 sons, James and Bill of Avilla; a brother, Clarence Barnhart of Churubusco; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Donald (Marguerite) Young, died in 1988. Funeral Saturday in Sugar Grove Church. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. + 9-10-1992
Pfleidner James, 76, son of Adam and Mary Pfleidner was born Nov. 5, 1858 in Defiance County, Ohio and died March 27, 1934 at his home on Van Scoyoc St. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis suffered about a week ago. He married Amanda Bratton and they had 3 children, Mrs. Grover Renkenberger and R. T. Pfleidner of Swan Twp, and Mrs. Earle Hill of Jefferson Twp, all of Noble County. In 1887, he with his family moved from Edgerton, Ohio to a farm in Swan Twp where they resided until 1925 when he and his wife moved to their late home in Avilla. He was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. He leaves the widow, three children, six grandchildren, a half-sister, Mrs. Glenn Bowen of Fort Wayne. Funeral Friday at Hopewell Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. * 1934 ^ 3-28-1934
Pfleidner Lillie, 90, died Tuesday in the Kendallville Nursing Home. She formerly lived at 216 S. Van Scoyoc St. here. She was born Sept. 19, 1899 in Swan Twp to John and Susanna (Bricker) Yarian. She married R. T. Pfleidner April 12, 1911 in Avilla. He died Jan. 15, 1976. Surviving are one son, Raymond; and two daughters, Mrs. Howard Anderson and Mrs. Walter Klinger, all of Avilla.; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services today in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 10-11-1979 + 10-?-1979
Pfleidner R T, 88, died Thursday at Irene Byron Health Center. He was a retired farmer and lived in the Avilla area most of his life. He was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. He was born Sept. 21, 1887 in Farmer Center, Ohio, a son of James and Amanda (Bratton) Pfleidner. He married Lillie A. Yarian April 11, 1911. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Howard Anderson and Mrs. Walter Klinger; one son, Raymond, all of R. 1, Avilla; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Jan. 19 at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 2-22-1976 + 1-?-1976
Pfleidner Raymond A, 71, died in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries sustained in a Steuben County auto accident. He was born Aug. 30, 1924 near Avilla to R. T. and Lillie (Yarian) Pfleidner. On June 12, 1946 he married Eva Mae Barnhart. She died Sept. 10, 1992. He was an escort driver for Mongo Trucking in Auburn and a member of Sugar Grove Church of God. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Dick (Ruth) Rapp Jr. of Churubusco, and Jean Hauth of Columbia City; 2 sons, James R. and Bill A. of Avilla; a sister, Mrs. Walter (Marie) Klinger of Avilla; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Anderson. Funeral June 10 in Sugar Grove Church of God. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 6-20-1996
Pfleightner David, about 63, residing at Williams Center, Ohio, died from heart disease Saturday. He is survived by the widow; three sons, Arthur of Montana, Fred of Williams Center, and Bert of Farmer, O.; one daughter, Mrs. Alma Squires of near Montpelier, O.; three brothers, Samuel of Blakeslee, O., James of Swan Twp, and William of this place; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Harger of Edon, O. Funeral yesterday with burial at Farmer, O. ~ 10-18-1916
Pfleightner Eva (Bolton), 68, died at her home on N. Main St. last Wednesday. Funeral was held from the home Saturday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. She was a native of Swan Twp. Her death was due to goiter, following a lingering illness resulting from influenza and complications. She was a member of the Avilla O.E.S. and the Methodist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Walter Knauer and Mrs. Lucille Martin, Avilla, Mrs. Ralph Crothers, Angola, and Mrs. Glenn Faux and Mrs. Merle Bennett, both Fort Wayne. Two brothers, Carl Bolton of Swan and John Bolton, formerly of this place, also survive. Her husband, William Pfleightner, died in 1934. A sister also preceded her in death. * 1937
Pfleightner William, 71, died this morning at his home on N. Main St. from high blood pressure and complications. He was born in Williams County, Ohio, and had been a resident here the past 28 years. He was identified with Kendallville Aerie No. 985, FOE. For 8 years he was custodian at the Kendallville Club. Surviving are the widow; 5 daughters, Mrs. Fern Knauer and Mrs. Veda Crothers, Avilla, Mrs. Wilma Faux and Mrs. Opal Bennett, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Lucille Martin, South Milford; a brother, James of Avilla; and a half-sister, Mrs. Glen Bowen of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday from the late home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^3-6-1934
Pforter Evelyn L, 70, died May 8, 1992 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 22, 1922 in Albion to Charles and Mable (Tyler) Emahiser. Her first husband, Robert Kelham, died in 1969. She married Bill Pforter on September 6, 1975 in Albion. She was an Avon representative for 25 years; a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Albion Eagles Auxliary. Surviving are her husband, 4 sons, Tom Kelham of Petersburg, Mich., Denny Kelham of Fort Polk, La., Mike Kelham of Garrett and Jim Kelham of Avilla; 2 stepdaughters; 2 sisters, Freeda Smolinske and Maggie Allen of Albion; 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One brother, Floyd Emahiser, preceded her in death. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Embry Cemetery. + 5-8-1992
Pforter William G, 64, was found dead April 4, 1995 in Columbia City. He was born June 22, 1930 in Ithica, N.Y. to Martin and Nellie Pforter. He was a retired truck driver and janitor of Central Noble School Corp. His wife, Evelyn, died May 8, 1992. Surviving are 2 daughters, Tabathe Osborn and Felicity Coffield of Bluffton; 4 stepsons; a sister, Mary Searles of Lansing, N.Y.; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Embry Cemetery. + 4-4-1995
Phares Cecil V, 80, died Friday in his home at R. 1, Wawaka. He had lived in Elkhart Twp for 55 years as a farmer and was the husband of Frances (Ozier) Phares who died in 1968. He had been ill for 3 months. In 1896 he was born to Grant and Elizabeth (McWhinney) Phares in Weldon, Ill. He was married in Toledo, Ill. on Jan. 15, 1921. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. He is survived by 2 sons, Marvin, R. 3, Ligonier, and Wilton, R. 2, Ligonier; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Gus (Wanda) Knafel, R. 2, Ligonier, and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Smith, Salem, Ore.; 2 brothers, Bly of Ligonier and Lester of Kimmell; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier Tuesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. +2-?-1976
Phares Clayton Bly, 87, Ligonier, died Saturday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. He was born April 9, 1893 in Weldon, Ill. to Grant and Elizabeth (McWhinney) Phares. He had resided in Ligonier for 19 years, coming from the Kimmell area. He was first married in Dec. 1915 in Weldon, Ill. to Fanny Long, who died Dec. 3, 1953. His second marriage was to Lula Mason on Jan. 5, 1957 in Fort Wayne. She died Jan. 23, 1979. Surviving are 2 sons, Dale, Millersburg, and Leland, Elkhart; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter and a stepson. A son preceded him in death. Services Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Phares Elizabeth, 88, died April 6, 1959 in McCray Hospital. She had resided in Kimmell since 1917 and was a member of the Kimmell Methodist Church. She died on her 88th birthday. Surviving are three sons, Bly and Lester of Kimmell, and Cecil of Wawaka; one daughter, Mrs. Merritt Gard of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral today in Kimmell Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1959
Phares Fannie M, about 59, of Kimmell, died Oct. 3, 1953 at McCray Hospital following surgery. Surviving are the husband, Bly; 2 sons, Leland of Kimmell, and Dale of South Bend; 3 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Jiles of Clinton, Ill., and five brothers, Lawrence Long of Clinton, Elmer Long of Decatur, Ill., Bly Long of Leroy, Ill., Clyde Long of Lake Charles, La., and Fred Long of Calif. Services at Big Lake Church of God Tuesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1953
Phares Grant was born in DeWitt County, Ill. to Henry Clay and Nancy Phares Oct. 7, 1867, died on Dec. 28, 1943 at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake. In 1917 he moved with his family to a farm near Kimmell from Weldon, Ill., living there until he and his wife moved into Kimmell a few years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Kimmell and was trustee of Sparta Twp for one term. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Mrs. Lotus Gard of Kendallville; 3 sons, Cecil of Wawaka, Bly and Lester of Kimmell; 10 grandchildren, (two, Marvin and Leland, in the armed forces); one brother, Wallace of Clinton, Ill.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alice Gray of Weldon, Ill., Mrs. Minnie McConkey and Mrs. Nevada Trummel of Clinton, Ill. Funeral in the Methodist Church in Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1944
Phares Grant A, son of Steven and Paula (Fournier) Phares, R. 1, Albion, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. He had been ill since birth, Aug. 27, 1976. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Wilton and Ruby Phares, R. 3, Ligonier, and Wilfred and Flora Fournier, Calif.; great-grandparents, Mrs. Madge Keim, R. 1, Wawaka, and Ernest and Edna Loss, Calif.; and great-great-grandmother, Natalina Baretta, Calif. Graveside services Friday at Wright Cemetery. + 1-?-1977
Phares Laverne F, 79, of Trenton, N.J. and formerly of Kimmell, died June 13, 1991 from injuries sustained in a house fire. She was born in Kimmell December 3, 1911 to Noah and Ethel Fausnaugh. On April 19, 1930 she married Lester Phares, who died in 1978. She was employed in the office of Thermogas Co. and was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Wallace of Trenton, N.J.; a brother, Delbert Fausnaugh of Cockysville, Md.; 2 sisters, Janice Newcomer of South Bend and Arlene Kilgore of Martinsville; and 2 grandchildren. Services this morning in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-13-1991
Phares Laveta E, 84, of Wolcottville, died April 15, 2012 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born in Sparta Township, Noble County, on April 3, 1928, to Harold and Lois (Reeve) Bitner. She graduated from Cromwell High School in 1946. She married Marvin Phares on February 24, 1949. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church, and worked for West Noble School Corporation for many years. She is survived by her husband; 2 sons, Lyle (Pennie) Phares of Ligonier and Kent (Barb) Phares of Celina, Ohio; 3 daughters, Susan (Ken) Brumbaugh of Churubusco/Albion, Carol Phares of Middlebury and Deborah (Mark) Grossman of Wolcottville; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Marvene Phares; and her brother, Harold Bitner Jr. Funeral April 20 at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-17-2012
Phares Lester, 69, Kimmell, died Tuesday from an apparent coronary. Born July 21, 1908 in Weldon, Ill., he was the son of Grant and Elizabeth (McWhinney) Phares. He married LaVerne Fausnaugh April 19, 1930. He was a resident of Kimmell 60 years coming from Ill. He was retired from Thermogas and was a member of the Kimmell United Methodist Church and the Cromwell Masonic Lodge. Survivors include the wife; a son, Wallace Jay, Trenton, N.J.; one brother, Bly, Ligonier; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Phares Lulu Mason, 88, of Ligonier, died Jan. 23 at the Strawberry Village Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 10, 1891 in Robinson, Ill., the daughter of John and Ida Rucker. She was married in 1907 to Bly Phares of Ligonier. She was a resident of the area the past 20 years. Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Albertus Vardaman of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Lewis Tuttle of Sacramento; one son, Melvin Mason of Los Angeles; 2 stepsons, Dale Phares of Millersburg and Leland Phares of Elkhart; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery in Montpelier, Indiana. + 1-2-1979
Phares Marvene, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Phares of R. 3, Ligonier, died of lung injuries suffered in a car-motorcycle accident Monday. The driver of the motorcycle on which she was riding attempted a U-turn in front of a car, causing the accident. She was born in LaGrange July 1, 1951 and lived all her life in Noble County. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Services Sunday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. + 4-?-1968
Phares Marvin W, 90, of Wolcottville, died May 25, 2012, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He was born in Ligonier to Cecil and Frances (Ozier) Phares on October 4, 1921. He graduated from Wawaka High School in 1939. He married Laveta Bitner on February 24, 1949. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. He served in WWII in the Navy. He is survived by 2 sons, Lyle (Pennie) Phares of Ligonier and Kent (Barb) Phares of Celina, Ohio; 3 daughters, Susan (Ken) Brumbaugh of Churubusco, Carol Phares of Middlebury and Deborah (Mark) Grossman of Wolcottville; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife in April, 2012, and a daughter, Marvene Phares in March of 1968. Funeral June 1 at Stone's Hill Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-27-2012
Phares Ruby W, 84, died July 3, 2013, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was born May 12, 1929, in Wawaka to Lloyd and Madge (Prough) Keim. She graduated from Wawaka High School in the class of 1947. She married Wilton Phares on December 18, 1948. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Steve and Paula Phares of Albion, Doug Phares of Columbia City and Dan and Kim Phares of Ligonier; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Allen Perlich of Albion; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Leila Edwards of Kimmell. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Brooke Lockhart and Grant Phares. Funeral, July 9, 2013 at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Wright Cemetery. ^ 7-7-2013
Phares Russell A, son of Bly and Fannie Phares, was born near Kimmell, Ind. Feb. 2, 1922. He died at the home of his parents in Kimmell Dec. 4, 1946 at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 2 days. He is survived by the parents; 2 brothers, Dale of South Bend, and Leland at home; 2 grandmothers, Mrs. Abe Long of Clinton, Ill., and Mrs. Grant Phares of Kimmell. For 11 years he was in a paralyzed condition. He was a member of the Methodist Church. + 12-?-1946
Phares Vada, sister of Guy Phares of Albion, died Feb. 12, 1963 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jessie Clapp in Indianapolis. She was a former resident of Waynedale where services were held Friday. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. + 2-14-1963
Phebus Ida, 79, died Tuesday in LaGrange County Hospital. A resident of this community the past 50 years, she suffered a stroke recently at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Deardorff southeast of Cromwell. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Hibner, Syracuse; 2 sisters, Mrs. Fred Reese of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ella Stump of North Webster; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral today at L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, McClintic Cemetery. + 12-?-1954
Phebus William, 73, died at his home March 9. Funeral was held from the family home March 11 and burial made in McClintic Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and had lived at Cromwell for about 3 years. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alva Deardorff of Cromwell and Mrs. Chancy Hibner of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. Amanda Archer of Elkhart; a brother, Neal of Sylvania, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. + 3-?-1941
Pheister Lester Oliver died September 3, 2000 in Whitley County Hospital. He was born December 10, 1917 in Whitley County to Ellsworth and Saddie Aiken (Spear) Pheister. He retired after 21 years from Fruehoff Trailer Co. as a welder and assembler. He was a member of Big Lake Church of God and was a volunteer fireman. On October 18, 1957 in Fort Wayne he married Ardith Ilene Fruchey. She died June 17, 1987. On April 2, 1989 he married Mary M. Swafford Allen. She survives. He was also preceded in death by sisters Laura Braddock, Grace McKinzie and Bertha Pheister; a brother, James. Funeral in Big Lake Church of God September 6. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-6-2000
Phelps William was born in Cobleskill, Schoharie County, N.Y. Jan. 6, 1832; died near Kendallville May 27, aged 65 years 4 months and 21 days. He moved with his parents in 1832 to Fla., Montgomery County; and in 1862 to Noble County, where he resided until his death. Funeral at Wayne Center M. E. Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-18-1897
Phend Cecil S, 97, died Saturday in Medco Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Nappanee September 10, 1894 to Henry A. and Susie L. (Yarian) Phend. On May 5, 1916 he married Faith Reatha Miller. She died May 16, 1955. He was a veteran of WW I and for 27 years was employed by Harry Bollinger Tri Lake Construction Co., building public roads. In 1947 he moved to Merriam where he joined his son, Harold, in the operation of Phend's Merriam Garage. He retired in 1977. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren where he was a Sunday School teacher. Surviving are a son, Harold of Albion; 4 daughters, Mrs. John (Madelyn) Walter and Mrs. Ty (Evelyn) Winebrenner of Columbia City, Josephine Halter of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Merle (Betty) Pepple of Hicksville, Ohio; a brother, Gerald of Columbia City; 9 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Five brothers, Victor, Donald, Virgil, Paul and Russell; and 2 sisters, Berniece and Gladys, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1991
Phend Donald D, 84, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1903, the son of Henry and Susan (Yarian) Phend. On Sept. 5, 1932 in Columbia City he married Heneretta Nelson, who died in 1984. A self-employed contractor, he retired 23 years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters, Pat Katt of Fort Wayne, Judy Parkinson of Wolf Lake, and Sally Black of Leesburg; 2 sons, Richard Lee of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Donald D. of Leesburg; a sister, Berniece Holderman of Calif.; 3 brothers, Gerald "Dufty" of Columbia City, Cecil of Merriam and Victor of Larwill; and 12 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Hollingsworth Memorial Chapel. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 7-7-1987
Phend Faith R, 59, a resident of the Merriam community for 19 years, died Monday at her residence. Death followed a heart attack. She resided in Columbia City prior to moving to the Merriam community. She was a member of the Blue River Brethren Church. Surviving are the husband, Cecil S.; a son, Harold, Merriam; four daughters, Mrs. John Robert Walter, Pleasant Lake, Mrs. Josephine Poyser, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Merle Pepple, LaOtto, and Mrs. Ty Winebrenner, R. 4, Albion; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral May 19 in the Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-19-1955 + 1955
Phend Rolland Victor, 97, died Tuesday in Columbia City Community Care Center. He was owner of Vic's Typewriter Service and a WW I Army veteran. Surviving are 4 daughters, Phyllis Mitchell of Columbia City, Patricia Reiff of Warsaw, Virginia Wiseman of Kimmell and Shirley Webber of St. Louis; a son, William H. of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Gerald of Columbia City and Cecil of Merriam; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services Friday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City with graveside military rites by American Legion Post 98 in South Park Cemetery. + 6-4-1991
Phillips - Mrs. of Jefferson Twp died this morning from cancer. Funeral at the Catholic Church in this place Saturday. ~ 6-5-1890
Phillips Al "Gary", husband of the former Goldie Truelove of Avilla, died Sunday at San Luis Obispo, Calif. He was a WW I veteran and he and Mrs. Phillips had made their home in California for several years. Surviving in addition to the wife are one son, Al Phillips, Jr., and one granddaughter in California and a brother, Peter in Hungary. Funeral and burial were in San Luis Obispo, Calif. ~ 12-19-1963
Phillips Alice, 85, Austin Texas, died Feb. 1, 1989. She was born in Thorncreek Twp, Whitley County, the daughter of Harvey and Gertrude Riley Waugh. She attended school at Collins and graduated from Wolf Lake with the class of 1922. She worked as a registered nurse in Chicago and Calif. before going to Okalahoma where she nursed with a Seminole Indian woman who had graduated with her from the Army School of Nursing at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington D.C. She married Paul John Phillips on Aug. 10, 1930 at Blue River Methodist Church, Whitley County. He died in1950. She was a member of the faculty of A & AM University of Okla. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Lowe Anderson, Northfield, Minn.; 2 sons, David Waugh Phillips, Elgin, Texas, and James Riley Phillips, Palo Alto, Calif.; 2 sisters, Helen Shackelford, Elizabeth City, N.C., and Mrs. L. Herbert Wolfe (Martha) R. 3, Columbia City, IN.; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother, Lyman R., preceded her in death. Memorial services in Texas. + 2-1-1989
Phillips Betty M, 75, of Columbia City, died Jan. 19, 2005 in the emergency room of Parkview Whitley Hospital. She had been employed at Blue Bell and then for 23 years at Dana Weatherhead. She attended the Columbia City Church of the Nazarene. She was born Sept. 22, 1929 in Whitley County to John and Etta (Rosenogle) McCullough. She was a graduate of Churubusco High School. Surviving are 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Cynthia Gerardot of Fort Wayne and Deborah and Kenneth Adams, Kathy and Randy Crawford and Charlene and Thomas Civiletto of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Thomas McCullough of Albion and David McCullough of Columbia City; 2 sisters, Virginia Blair of Cromwell and Grace Crabill of Churubusco; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-21-2005
Phillips Charles B, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Phillips, died Monday. ^ 11-4-1880
Phillips Dorcas, 46, wife of Albert Phillips, Kalamazoo, Mich., native and until 14 years ago a resident of the Corunna community, died yesterday at the New Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, following a major operation 2 weeks ago. She was born Feb. 4, 1888 near Corunna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Becker, now residents of near this city. November 6, 1920 she married Albert Phillips. Surviving are the husband, 2 sons and one daughter, Max, Kenneth and June at home; the parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Tascott and Everett Becker, Mrs. Don Russell, Mrs. C. E. Harmes, all of this city, and Mrs. John Voges, Hudson. Funeral at the Methodist Episcopal Church at Corunna. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. ^ 4-25-1934
Phillips Dorothy Anne, 70, died Wednesday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Peoria, Ill., July 24, 1922 to Phillip and Mildred (Hayman) Phillips. She moved to Churubusco in 1942. Surviving are a sister, Naomi R. Byrd of Churubusco, and nieces and nephew. Funeral Friday in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-12-1992
Phillips Emma R, 90, a lifetime resident of Avilla, died June 25 in the Sacred Heart Home. Born April 27, 1879, the daughter of John and Magdalene (Monger) Lash, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph in 1950. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Henry Truelove, Avilla, and Sister Marilyn of Mokena, Ill.; one son, Horace, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 6-26-1969 + 6-25-1969
Phillips Horace A, 64, died Feb. 3 in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Auburn Aug. 24, 1911 to Joseph and Emma (Lash) Phillips and was a lifetime Fort Wayne area resident. Survivors include the widow, Helen; one daughter, Miss Barbara Phillips, Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Truelove, Avilla, and Sister Marilyn Phillips, Santa Barbara, Calif. He was a WW II veteran and member of American Legion Post 47 and Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, Fort Wayne where services were held Saturday. ~ 3-11-1976 + 2-3-1976
Phillips Joseph, 76, who had resided most of his life in this community, died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Home. Surviving are the wife; two sons, Horace, Fort Wayne and Walter, Milford; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Truelove residing north of here and Sr. M. Marilyn, Schererville. Services Wednesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 12-28-1950 + 1950
Phillips Leonard C, 87, of Kendallville, died Aug. 31, 2008 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a dietitian at Hines Hospital in Maywood, Ill., and was a U.S. Army WW II veteran. He was born Oct. 8, 1920 in Cairo, Ill. to Hampton and Pearline Phillips. He married Louelle Phillips in Chicago in 1945. She died in 2005. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Leonard C. Jr. and Maria Phillips of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mary Benson of Springfield, Ill., and Josephine Talbort of Omaha, Neb.; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at J.S. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 9-3-2008
Phillips Mary (Kuhn), 88, widow of Cornelius B. Phillips, died at her home in Toledo, O., last Sunday. She was born in Albion and is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral Oct. 1. + 10-?-1941
Phillips Norman of Eustis, Florida, died April 18. Services and burial were in Eustis on April 21. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Ralph of Eustis and Robert in New Jersey; three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were residents here several years ago and operated the Sinclair gas station. They left here three years ago to reside in Florida. ~ 5-2-1957
Phillips Norman Mrs. - Mrs. Paul Rowe has received word of the recent death of Mrs. Norman Phillips, Leesburg, Florida. The Phillips were owners of the Sinclair Station on S. Main St. before moving to Florida about 16 years ago. Funeral last Monday in Eustis, Florida. ~ 11-12-1970
Phillips Olive Josephine, a former resident of Albion, died May 5, 1973 at the Masonic Home in Franklin. Her husband, Fred, died in March 1963. A niece is the only survivor. Funeral Monday in Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1973
Phillips Sally Hicks, 75, of R. 4, Auburn, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. Born in Johnson City, Tenn., April 26, 1910, she was the daughter of James and Laura (Lawson) Pierce. In 1942 in Painesville, Ky., she married Reece Phillips. She resided in this area 7 years, moving from W. Va. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Thelma VanHoose of Nolan, W.Va.; 5 sons, Vyless Hicks of Oakwood, Va., Dallas Hicks of Brimfield, Russell Hicks of Topeka, and Warren and Robert Hicks of Garrett; a sister, Rose McCoy; and 2 brothers, Mack and Odes, all of War, W. Va.; 32 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Services Saturday at the residence at 0950 DeKalb CR 40. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 7-31-1985
Phillips Stacy M, 1-day old daughter of Kevin and Susan (Hall) Phillips of R. 1, Cromwell, died Friday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born Thursday in Goshen Hospital. Surviving are her parents; grandparents, Ron and Doralee Phillips of Haughton, La., and Larry and Sharon Hall of Chesaning, Mich.; great-grandparents, Kenneth and Margaret Hall of New Lothrop, Mich., and Stan and Catherine Skornicka of Chesaning. Graveside services today in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. + 10-13-1989
Phillips Thurlow B died Dec. 30, 1892 at the residence of his father in Albion of consumption, aged 31 years and 30 days. He was the son of ex-county auditor C. B. Phillips and having been born in Albion spent most of his life here. Funeral at the house Sunday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 1-6-1893
Phillips Walter A, 53, died December 30 at his home in Milford where he had resided the past thirty-two years. He was born in Albion. He was a retired ticket agent for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, was a member of the Milford American Legion, the 40 & 8, and Veterans of WW I in Warsaw. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Farrington of Nappanee; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Joe Phillips, Avilla; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Truelove, Avilla, and Miss Mary Catherine Phillips, Garrett; and one brother, Horace of Fort Wayne. Services Sunday at Milford, Ind. ~ 1-6-1955
Phillips Wava, 60, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital. Funeral was Tuesday at the Klaehn Funeral Home. She was a member of Arcola United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Glen Reid, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sherman Scott, Taipei, Taiwan; two sons, John of Troy, Ohio, and Roy, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Joan Minnich, Shrewsbury, Mass., and Mrs. Wayne Thompson, R. 1, Avilla; two brothers, Frank and Ernest Poinsett, both of Fort Wayne, and five grandchildren. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 12-17-1970
Phipps Geneva G, 60, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at her residence. Born in Paint Bank, Va., Sept. 24, 1918, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Irene (Rose) King. She married Quincy Phipps in Marfrance, W. Va., June 2, 1936. She moved to Kendallville 26 years ago from Crawley, W. Va. Survivors are her husband; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clayton (Velma) Burdette of Ligonier, and Mrs. George (Pearl) Walkup of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Roy L. of Garrett, Charles L. of St. Simons Island, Ga., and Herbert of Glen Daniel, W. Va. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1979
Phlegar Sherri L, 30, died Saturday in her Steinbarger Lake residence. She was born July 20, 1967 in Kendallville to Robert L. and Carolyn (Cook) Depew. On April 29, 1995 in Ligonier she married Jimmy Phlegar. She was employed by Cord Sets in Wolcottville. Surviving are her husband; her father in Wawaka; her mother in Ligonier; 2 daughters, Felicia and Shadow Mullins; 4 sisters, Bobby Likens of Angola, Karen Wiess of Merriam and Anita and Joy DePew of Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, later. + 10-23-1997
Phovemire Lila E, 79, died April 24, 2007 in York, Neb. She was born Oct. 8, 1927 in Merriam to James D. and Burnis Tucker. She married Ralph B. Phovemire on Jan. 3, 1945. He died Dec. 18, 1995. She worked for many years in Fort Wayne at Coverall Rental Service. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Philip and Ann Phovemire, Dennis Phovemire and Timothy and Christine Phovemire, all of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Hazel Tucker of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Jerry and Richard. Graveside services Thursday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 5-2-2007
Phovemire Richard Allen, 8-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Phovemire of Albion, died of whooping cough March 31 during a violent coughing spell while en route to an Albion physician. Surviving are the parents and 2 brothers, Jerry and Philip at home; 2 grandmothers, Mrs. James Tucker of Albion and Mrs. Vesta Phovemire of Stroh. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Merriam Cemetery. + 3-?-1950