Robart Amber, 44, a former resident of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday at his home in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he had moved a short time ago. He was a cabinet maker. Surviving are his widow Edith Ann; two stepsons Robert Myers of Fort Wayne, and John Myers in Korea; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jean Fruend, Pa.; five brothers, Foster, Ark.; Ernest and Howard, Neb.; Russell, of Avilla, and Clark of Yoder; five sisters, Mrs. C. E. Falk, Mrs. Anna Ludwig and Mrs. Grace Gilliom of Bluffton, and Mrs. Evelyn Schorey and Mrs. Erma Fannon of Fort Wayne. The body will be returned to the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-29-1951
Robart Charles Clark, 56, of Yoder, died Monday at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of the 90 Club at Bowser, Inc. He was also a member of Sand Point Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are his widow, Della: three daughters, Misses Marjorie, Delores, and Doris Robart, all of Yoder; one son, Richard, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Fannon and Mrs. Evelyn Schorey of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Walter Falk, Mrs. Anna Ludwig and Mrs. Grace Gilliam of Bluffton; four brothers, Foster of Hot Springs, Ark., Ernest of Snyder, Neb., Howard of Scribner, Neb., and Russell of Avilla. Services Wednesday in Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 2-11-1954
Robart Mildred J, 56, of R. 1, Skinner Lake Rd., was born Sept. 1, 1912, in Wells County, the daughter of William and Luella (Mason) Sparks and was married March 18, 1929 in Hillsdale, Mich. to Russell Robart, who survives. She had previously resided in the Avilla area before moving to her present address in 1965. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She died Thursday in Parkview Hospital. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Byron (Wanda) Pfafman and Mrs. Robert (Doris ) Smurr, both of R. 2, Avilla, and Mrs. Jerry (Janice) Lash of Lakeside, Ariz.; one son, Max, of Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. George (Imogene) Gerber of Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, George and Leslie Sparks, both of Huntington; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services May 20 in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 5-25-1972 + 5-?-1972
Robart Russell, 77, Avilla, died April 4 in Haines City, Fla. He was born June 4, 1911 in Murray, the son of Emmett and Nora (Johnson) Robart. He married Mildred Sparks in 1929 and she died in 1972. He married again July 2, 1978. He was retired from International Harvester in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Betty; three daughters, Wanda Pfafman and Doris Smurr, Avilla, Janice Lash of Lake Side, Ariz.; a son, Max of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Evelyn Schorey and Erma Fannon, Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. One son, five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Services April 7 in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 4-18-1989 + 4-4-1989
Robbins Bernice M "Sally", 73, died Thursday at Heartland, Marysville, Ohio. She was born Nov. 2, 1912 in Kinder, Mo. to George and Carrie (Nees) Helton. On June 24, 1933 in Fort Wayne she married Charles M. Robbins. She had previously lived in the Noble County area. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Union County Hospital, both of Marysville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Aubrey (Carole) Coleman of Coshocton, Ohio; 2 sons, Charles M. Jr. of Auburn, and Keith M. of Mishawaka; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Ingram Funeral Home, Marysville. + 5-22-1986
Robbins Cedric "Ted", about 70, died Oct. 27 in Ontario, Calif. hospital. He was born in Cromwell to Lorin A. and Lucy (Garberson) Robbins and attended Cromwell High School. He was a member of the Cromwell Boy’s Band and a painter by profession. He resided in Mishawaka a number of years before going to Calif. about 1927. Funeral was in Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 30 and cremation followed. He is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Fanchon Nitz of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Arneal Surber, Ontario, Calif.; several children; and 2 aunts, Mrs. Glenna Hanesworth and Mrs. Freda Shough, both of Columbus. The publisher, Donald C. Robbins is a cousin. +10-27-1972
Robbins Donald C, 66, was born Dec. 9, 1907 in Ligonier to Forrest and Hazel (King) Robbins. On Dec. 25, 1932 he married Berniece Elder in North Webster. He was a member of the Cromwell Calvary Lutheran Church, Masonic Lodge, Ligonier Eastern Star, Kendallville White Shrine, Fort Wayne Valley of Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, Cromwell Businessmen’s Association, Lions Club and Ligonier Elks. Former editor and publisher of the Cromwell Advance, he died last Saturday morning at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He published the Cromwell paper for 40 years, taking over shortly after the death of his father, Forrest, who founded the publication in 1912. He retired last August 1 when he sold the business to his son-in-law, James Wallace. Services Tuesday at Calvary Lutheran Church. ~ 9-19-1974 + 9-?-1974
Robbins Ellabelle, 78, died April 15 in Sarasota, Fla. She was born January 23, 1919 in Cromwell, the first of 4 daughters of Ernest and Luella Calbeck. She was a member of DAR of Indiana and OES of Jackson, Mich. Surviving are 2 daughters, Carol Grinter of Sarasota and Diane L. Gregersen of Southfield, Mich.; a son, Robert E. of Montague, Mich.; 3 sisters, Dorothy Koher and Barbara Brandt of Goshen and Catherine Leamon of Cromwell; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial service April 19 in Sarasota. + 4-15-1997
Robbins Forest Brooklyn, born Jan. 2, 1876, died at his home in Cromwell, March 30, 1934, aged 58 years, 2 months and 28 days. On Oct. 16, 1901 he married Hazel Dell King. They had 4 children, Madge Lenore, who died Oct. 6, 1906 at the age of 11 months and 15 days, Donald C., stationed with the U. S. Pacific fleet at San Diego, Calif., Helen N., and Robert K. at home. When a boy he adopted the printing trade, going to work on the Garrett Clipper. He was employed for a number of years on the Ligonier Leader and Banner. In 1912 he purchased the old Cromwell News, and from a mess of pied type converted it into a useful and prosperous newspaper. He was a member of Ferguson Post No. 47, United Spanish War veterans. + 4-?-1934
Robbins Hazel (King), 54, wife of F. B. Robbins, editor of the Cromwell Advance, died Feb. 14 at her home from complications. She is survived by the husband; 2 sons, Donald in the Navy, and Robert at home; one daughter, Helen at home; one granddaughter; one brother, Francis E. King of Elkhart; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Grace Trump and Miss Maude of Clyde, Ohio. Private services were conducted from the home Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1934
Robbins Lorin Adam, 74, local barber and painter, and who for 18 years served as Cromwell town clerk, died Tuesday in the Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 12, 1873 and on Feb. 1, 1894 married Lucy Barker. They resided in Cromwell most of their married life. Surviving are the widow; a son, Cedric, Los Angeles; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Surber of San Pedro, Calif., and Mrs. Walter Nitz, R. 2, Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Maud Osborn of Julian, Calif., Mrs. Gladys Rodgers of Kimmell, Mrs. Glenna Hanesworth and Mrs. Freddie Shough of Columbus, Ohio. Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1948
Robbins Lucy, 78, died Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Walter Nitz, Fort Wayne. She had lived in Cromwell all her life. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church here and the Pythian Sisters Lodge. Surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Charles Surber, Lamito, Calif.; a son, Ted, Los Angeles; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1953
Robbins Mary Bernice, 95, died Feb. 12, 2005 at Avalon Village Nursing home in Ligonier. She was the 2001 Cromwell co-citizen of the year. A beautician, she worked at Gerard's Beauty Salon in North Webster and also at Essex Wire in Ligonier and assisted her husband at Cromwell Advance Printing. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cromwell and OES. She was born July 9, 1909 in Kosciusko County to John and Mary (Puntenny) Elder. On Dec. 25, 1932 in North Webster, she married Donald Robbins. He died in Sept. 1974. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Greta and Jim Wallace of Cromwell; 2 granddaughters and their husbands, Ren and Kerry Sprunger of Topeka and Ranell and David Enders of Bettendorf, Iowa; a grandson, Rock Wallace of Kendallville; 6 great-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Elder; and a granddaughter, Robin Patterson. Services Saturday at Calvary Evangelical Church in Cromwell. ^ 2-14-2005
Robbins Robert K, 67, a former Cromwell resident, died Nov. 9 at his home in Sarasota, Fla. of an apparent heart attack. He was born May 9, 1913 in Cromwell, a son of Forrest and Hazel Robbins. On Sept. 13, 1936 he married Ellabelle Calbeck in North Webster. He was a retired printer, working at Jackson Typesetting for 30 years in Jackson, Mich. before retiring 2 ½ years ago and moving to Fla. He was currently employed at Sarasota Herald-Tribune and a member of Calvary Methodist Church in Jackson. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Carol R. Grinter, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Diane Gregersen, Southfield, Mich.; one son, Robert E., Islip Terrace, N.Y.; and 5 grandchildren. A sister, Helen Harlan, and a brother, Donald C., preceded him in death. Memorial services last Thursday in Robarts Funeral Home in Sarasota. Cremation followed with interment in Palms Memorial Gardens in Sarasota. + 11-9-1980
Robbins Warble D, 69, a former Kendallville resident, died Sunday in St. Benedict Hospital, Ogden, Utah. He was the son of Harley and Geraldine (Drukemiller) Robbins. He graduated from Kendallville High School and was a retired school custodian. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; 3 daughters, Judy Brown of Fort Wayne, Beck Ramsey of Fort Worth, Texas, and Sharon Noe of Bluffton; a son, James of Fort Worth, Texas; 16 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral today at D. O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. + 4-10-1988
Roberson Sharon K, 61, rural Churubusco, died Jan. 16, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Wolf Lake on December 24, 1949, a daughter of Ralph and Madeline (Rosenogle) Roberson. She graduated with the first class from Carroll High School in 1969. She retired from Dana Weatherhead Division in Columbia City in 2000 after nearly 31 years of service. She was a member of Believer’s Bible Fellowship in Churubusco. Surviving are 2 sisters Karen Roberson and Lois Hull, both of Churubusco. She was preceded in death by an infant brother Bruce Roberson. Funeral Jan. 22 at Believer’s Bible Fellowship. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2011
Roberts Alpha Victoria, youngest child of Deloss Roberts, died near Wakefield, Neb. July 21, aged one year, 11 months and 14 days. ^ 8-6-1886
Roberts Alpheus, 41, died Nov. 3 at his residence in Wayne Twp of lung fever. He had been a resident of this township during the past 31 years and was a farmer, living about 2 miles east of this city. ^ 11-5-1873
Roberts Amanda M, 24, of Kendallville, died May 27, 2013, at DeKalb Health in Auburn. She was born in Kendallville on January 7, 1989, to Ricky and Penny Ann (Butler) Roberts.S he graduated from East Noble High School in 2011. Survivors include her parents; one sister, BethAnn L. Roberts of Kendallville; one grandmother, Marty Roberts of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by two grandfathers, Richard Roberts and Marion Butler, one grandmother, Esther Butler. Funeral, May 31, 2013 at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 5-29-2013
Roberts Austin Lee, 3 months old, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne September 8, 1998 to Jason Price and Melissa Roberts. Surviving are the parents in Kendallville; a sister, Tiauna Roberts; a half-sister, Brittany Blankenship of LaGrange; grandparents, Tom and Sue Henry of Kendallville, Peggy Vincent of Angola, Kevin and Carl Mast of LaGrange; great-grandparents, Carl and Barb Green of LaGrange and Eli and Donna Mast of Shipshewana. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-13-1998
Roberts Basil A, 78, died Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 15, 1915 in Big Creek to Harrison and Elva Roberts. On July 16, 1941 he married June Likes in Albion. He was a farmer and school bus driver for 29 years for East Noble Schools. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Ruth Smith of Kendallville and Moletta Mason of Corunna; 2 sons, Carson and Kevin of Kendallville; 2 half-sisters, Elouise Thorton of North Madison and Evangelene Palmer of Lexington; one half-brother, Estal Vernon of Hanover; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery, Corunna. + 2-4-1994
Roberts Benjamin Kyle, 17, died Tuesday in Coldwater, Mich., from accidental drowning. A Fort Wayne native, he was a junior at Leo High School. Surviving are his parents, David and Deborah Roberts of Leo; 2 brothers, David and Todd at home; grandparents, Estella Roberts and Anna Cooley of Fort Wayne; a great-grandfather, Marion Cooley of Kendallville. Services Saturday in Crescent Ave. United Methodist Church. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 7-5-1989
Roberts Benny, for many years a resident of Lisbon, died on April 19 from asthma and perhaps consumption. He was about 28 years old and unmarried. ^ 4-26-1889
Roberts Beverly Kaye, 55, of Kendallville, died Saturday at her residence. She was born April 8, 1943 in Charleston, W.Va. to Gilbie A. and Anna Mae (Huddleston) Pullen. She married Haven L. Roberts. She was a sales clerk for the retail furniture industry and was a member of Trinity Assembly of God in Ligonier. Surviving are her husband in Grand Junction, Colo.; a daughter, Candice Roberts of Kendallville; 2 sons, Marc Anthony and Matthew Roberts of Grand Junction; a brother, Roger Pullen of Cleveland; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-9-1999
Roberts Bonnie E, 85, died Dec. 12, 2008 at University Park Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 17, 1923 in Kendallville to Clarence and Irma (Damey) Meroney. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Don Stimpson of Louisville, Tenn.; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, David Roberts and Linda Willett of Seymour, Tenn., and Gary Roberts of Wawaka; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bill Bailey of Mesa, Ariz.; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Dorothy Meroney of Seymour, Tenn.; and Jim and Joan Meroney of Watertown, S.D.; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Louis Roberts. No service. ^ 12-16-2008
Roberts Catherine was born in Mifflin County, Penn. Nov. 24, 1831; died at her home near Kendallville Feb. 4, aged 59 years 2 months and 10 days. She was the daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Lash. She came to Indiana in April 1850 and was married to Hiram Roberts Aug. 1, 1852, by whom she was the mother of 3 children, Charles F., Rosetta, now Mrs. Long, of Ligonier, and John E. of Australia. She leaves 3 children, one brother, 2 sisters. Funeral was at the Christian Church this morning. ^ 2-12-1891
Roberts Clinton, 18 months and 5 days, died May 22. Funeral was held at the residence 2 miles east of the city. ^ 6-20-1880
Roberts Denzil, 215 ½ S. Cavin St., Ligonier, died Tuesday when he was struck by a truck. Born Nov. 12, 1954, he was the son of William and Flora (Shepherd) Roberts. He had lived in Ligonier the past 8 years, moving from Hindman, Ky. He was unemployed. Surviving are 4 sisters, Vonda Slone and Magaline Roberts of Hindman, and Pauline Hawkins and Alice Fay of Ligonier; a brother, Gregory of Cromwell. Services Saturday at Hindman. Burial, Roberts Cemetery, Hindman. + 6-11-1985
Roberts Donald Ray, 58, died Thursday in his Kendallville residence. He was born in Hazard, Ky., June 18, 1937 to Hoey and Goldie (Patrick) Roberts. On October 22, 1980 in LaGrange he married Pureza V. Mamolo. He served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, 19 in the U.S. Navy and 3 in the Naval Reserves. He had been a prep cook at Richards Restaurant for 14 years and was a charter member of the New Freedom Baptist Church in LaGrange. Surviving are his wife; his mother and stepfather, William Noble, in Warren, Mich.; a daughter Jennifer A. of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mabel Connors of Warren, Mich., and Wilma Patrick of Leburn, Ky.; 2 brothers, Dean Noble of Leburn and Bill Noble of LaGrange. His father and 2 brothers, Woody and Bobby Roberts, preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-16-1996
Roberts Elmo I was born July 9, 1872 and died Aug. 7, aged 24 years, 28 days. He married Lilia Hall Oct. 1, 1894. He leaves a wife, mother, 2 sisters and one brother. His remains were brought to this city Monday from Blissfield, Mich. and were buried Tuesday, the funeral taking place at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perley Moon. ^ 8-14-1896
Roberts Hannah was born in Ohio July 10, 1800, and died at Ligonier, Aug. 31, 1877, being a little over 77 years of age. In 1817 she was married to John Voris, by whom she had 9 children, only 2 of whom survived her. Two of her sons gave their lives for our liberties, having died in the Army during the War of the Rebellion. Capt. William N. Voris, her son who now resides in Washington Twp, was the first soldier mustered into the service of the United States from Noble County in 1861. She came with her husband to Noble County in 1835 and in Nov. of the same year the husband died and was the first one buried in the cemetery at Wolf Lake. Thus she was left with a family of 9 small children, most of them helpless, without means and almost without shelter for Mr. Voris died before he had finished his cabin in the wilderness, without neighbors near. At a subsequent period of her life she was married to William Roberts, who died many years ago and during the last years of her life she found a home among her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. > 1878
Roberts Hiram, son of Nehemiah and Charlotte Roberts, was born in Jamestown, N.Y. July 22, 1819; died at his home near Kendallville Jan. 25, aged 71 years 6 months and 3 days. He was the eldest of 13 children, only two of whom, Nathan, and Mrs. Amy Whitford of Allen Twp, survive him. He came from Wayne County, Ohio to Allen Twp in 1840 where he purchased a farm, after which he returned to Ohio and in 1841 brought his parents to Indiana. In 1847 he married Betsey Munger of Orange Twp. She died in 1851, leaving 2 children, Mary M., now Mrs. J. R. Smith, and William Henry, deceased. On Aug. 1, 1852 he married Catherine Lash. They had 3 children, Charles F., Rosetta, now Mrs. Long of Ligonier, and John E., now in Australia. He moved to his late home in 1865. He leaves his afflicted wife, 4 children, a brother and sister. Funeral at the Christian Church Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-30-1891
Roberts Howard C, 45, Avilla police officer, died Friday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A mill operator at Garrett Flexible Products, Inc., he suffered a stroke while at work Thursday. A lifelong resident of Garrett, he was born Jan. 15, 1926, a son of the late Charles and Mary (Hinklin) Roberts. He was married to Ruth K. Ebey Aug. 14, 1946 in Garrett. He was a WW II Army veteran and had received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. An employee of Garrett Flexible Products since February 1962, he had served as night patrol office in Avilla for approximately five years. He was a member of the Noble County Law Enforcement Association and Avilla American Legion Post 240. Surviving besides the widow are three daughters, Cathy L. and Janice L, at home, and Mrs. Michael E. Molargik of R. 1, Garrett; two sons, Wayne S. of Cincinnati and A/B Kenneth E., who is stationed at Lackland AFB, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. John F. Young, Kendallville and Mrs. Earl Squires, Michigan City. Funeral Monday at McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 6-17-1971 + 6-?-1971
Roberts James, 71, lifelong resident of Wawaka, died at his home there Friday from heart trouble. Surviving are 2 sons and 3 daughters, Lloyd of Chicago, Harold C. and Mrs. Lou Dammann of Wawaka, Mrs. Clyde Stonehill, Mishawaka, Mrs. William Franks, Brimfield; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Edward Morley, Brimfield, and Mrs. Lottie Downing, Garrett. + 2-?-1935
Roberts Joseph G, 79, practically a lifelong resident of Allen Twp, died Saturday. Funeral was held Monday from the home in Lisbon. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. Surviving are the widow; 6 sons and 3 daughters, Frank of Bermedgi, Cal., Roy and Homer, Lisbon, James, Scotts, Mich., Mrs. Myra Andres, Los Angeles, Cal., Charles and Mrs. Alta McWhirter, Montana, Cal., Clyde of New York, Mrs. Celia Mitchell at home; 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. Minerva Williamson and Mrs. Hattie Smith, Belding, Mich., and ? Roberts, Los Angeles, Cal. + 7-?-1933
Roberts June, 89, Kendallville, died December 1, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Kendallville on June 25, 1923, to  Vern and Ercil (Emerick) Likes. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1941 and she married to Basil A. Roberts on July 16, 1941, in Brimfield. Basil and June owned and operated a farm east of Kendallville. She also worked at G.C. Murphy’s, Puritan Ice Cream, and Courier Printing in Kendallville. Survivors include 2 daughters, Ruthann Smith of Kendallville and Meletta “Skeet” Mason of Corunna; 2 sons, Carson and Beckie Roberts of Kendallville and Kevin and Arlene Roberts of Kendallville; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Schewyon Rice of Corunna. She was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Washburn. Funeral Dec. 6 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. ^ 12-4-2012
Roberts Lottie, 45, wife of Homer Roberts of this place, died this morning as a result of taking a dose of arsenic with suicidal intent. Ill health and despondency were given as causes for the woman’s taking her life. She is survived by her husband; a daughter aged 6; her mother of Angola; a brother, Frank Lininger of Fort Wayne, and another brother of Flint, Mich. + 3-?-1930
Roberts Louis W, 76, formerly of Wawaka, died Sunday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born April 12, 1920 in Cromwell to Harold Con and Mary Jane (Leamon) Roberts. On August 14, 1941 in Wawaka he married Bonnie Meroney. He was a lifetime Noble County resident except for 16 years in Michigan. A carpenter and electrician, he was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during WW II. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, David of Ayersville, Ohio and Gary of Wawaka; a daughter, Elaine Stimpson of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. No services. Cremation by Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. + 10-6-1996
Roberts Lucy A, 77, died at the home of her son, David in Kendallville Saturday from the infirmities of old age. She was born at Lisbon, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Simons. The husband died in 1907, since which time she made her home in Kendallville. Surviving are 2 sons, David of Kendallville and Nat F. of Tokyo, Japan. Funeral Tuesday from David Roberts home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 9-1-1926
Roberts Marcia A, 41, of Cromwell, died Tuesday at her home. She was born February 13, 1956 in LaGrange and married Gregory Roberts on July 7, 1972 in Cromwell. She was employed by NISCO in Topeka and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Ligonier and West Noble American Legion Post 243 Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Roberta Ostrander; a son, Billy; 2 daughters, Roberta and Tina, all of Cromwell; 2 sisters, Rose Oliver of Alberta, Canada and Dianne Dixon of Caldwell, Idaho; and her grandmother, Grace Hawkins of Cromwell. Funeral Friday in Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-3-1998
Roberts Nathan, former Kendallville resident of Bradenton, Fla. died. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Roberts. Surviving is a daughter, Virginia of St. Joseph, Mich.; and 3 grandchildren. A sister, Ruth Orndorf, died in January. Funeral and burial will be in Fla. + 4-?-1983
Roberts Nonalee U, 55, of rural Kendallville, died Sept. 10, 2010 at the home of her father-in-law north of Kendallville. She was born in Wawaka on March 30, 1955 to William and Demaris (Beckner) Musser. She married Cliff Roberts on June 13, 2010 at the Vinyard Christian Fellowship Church in Rome City. Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Robert and Mark Ramer of Garrett; 3 daughters, Julie Geller of Ligonier, Rose Nelson of Crosby, Texas, and Candice Smith of Georgia; her mother; 3 brothers, Carlos Musser of Topeka, Robert Musser of Wawaka, and Paul Musser of Wawaka, and 2 sisters, Betty Gloor of Ligonier and Annette Ramey of Wawaka. She was preceded in death by her father on Aug. 19, 1999. Funeral Sept. 14, 2010 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-11-2010
Roberts Reece, 67, of Wolcottville, died Tuesday in the emergency room of Vencor Hospital, LaGrange. He was born in Knott County, Ky., August 9, 1930 to Farris and Mattie Lee (Strong) Roberts. On August 30, 1958 in Montgomery Creek, Ky., he married Frankie Owsley. He moved to this area in 1961 and was a retired mold repairer for Starcraft. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and past member of American Legion Post in Wolcottville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Dollie Adkins and Noreen Roberts of Wolcottville; 2 sons, Joe and James of Wolcottville; a sister, Mae Hall of South Milford; and 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Kyle Roberts. He was preceded in death by a sister and 2 brothers. Funeral Friday in Independent Baptist Church in South Milford. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-1-1998
Roberts Richard F, 87, and his wife, Joanne, 86, died in Columbus, Texas. He died April 20, 2003 and she died April 28, 2003. They graduated with the Kendallville High School class of 1933. He was a self-employed photographer. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Carol Roberts of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Peggy Ashner and her husband, Michael, of San Antonio; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Kay Roberts of Waco; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services in Columbus. ^ 5-7-2003
Roberts Susan Ellen, living one mile east of this city, died on Saturday. She was born in Seneca County, Ohio Oct. 22, 1858, a daughter of John Hofer. She married William Roberts Feb. 2, 1882. She leaves a husband, father and mother. Funeral on Monday at the Christian Church. ^ 8-21-1885
Roberts Tabitha (Harris) was born in Seneca County, Ohio Dec. 6, 1829; died in Lisbon Nov. 2, 1905. She was married in 1851 to Joseph Roberts. They had 9 children, 5 of whom survive. In 1872 she settled in Lisbon, at which place her husband died in 1873. Shortly after, she united with the Christian Church. She also leaves 2 sisters, 2 brothers and a number of grandchildren. Funeral at the Lisbon school house. ^ 11-10-1905
Roberts Trevor Scott, 20, of Kimmell, died Feb. 4, 2006 in a single car accident on CR 50N. He was a pre-delivery inspector for Keystone Corp. and a student at Ivy Tech. He attended Stone's Hill Community Church. He was born Jan. 27, 1986 in Goshen to Ricky and Michele (Sontag) Roberts. Surviving are his father in Kimmell and his mother in Columbia City; a sister and brother-in-law, Brandi and Doug Pennington of North Manchester; a half brother, Christopher Stanley of Brimfield; his grandfathers, Rudy Sontag of Wawaka and Sherman Roberts of LaGrange. Services Wednesday at Stone's Hill Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 2-6-2006
Roberts Venetta M "Mae", 80, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Sunday at Lutheran Home, Kendallville. Born in Mexico, Ind. Feb. 7, 1905, she was raised by the Jacob Sollenberger family. She had been employed as a maid most of her life and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. There are no immediate survivors. Services Wednesday at Lutheran Home chapel. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-3-1985
Roberts Walter D, son of Lemuel and Alice Roberts, was born at Hillsdale, Mich. Nov. 15, 1847 and died in Minneapolis, Minn. Aug 16, 1907, aged 59 years and 3 months. In 1875 he married Lucy Simons of Kendallville. They were married at big Rapids, Mich., at which place they lived until 1882. From Big Rapids they removed to Colorado. The last 2 years were in Chicago. He is preceded in death by his parents; and is survived by his wife; one brother, Albert K.; and 2 sons, David D. and Nat F. Funeral Sunday at the First M. E. Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-29-1907
Roberts Warren W, 37, bachelor and widely known hog raiser, hanged himself Wednesday in a barn at the family home at Lisbon. Financial worries were blamed for the act. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roberts, he made his home with them. He was a veteran of the World War. He was engaged extensively in the hog raising business and conducted a garbage collection route in Kendallville to help in feeding the animals. Surviving are the parents; 6 brothers, Frank of Minn., Ray at home, Clyde of NYC, Homer of Lisbon, James of Scotts, Mich., and Charles of Fontana, Cal.; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Myra Andrews of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Alda McWhirter of Fontana, Cal., and Mrs. Celia Mitchell of Fort Wayne. + 7-?-1932
Roberts William "Bill" was killed on a fishing expedition with friends. Seated in the boat with his partner, he applied a lighted match to an improvised torch - a piece of cloth well saturated with coal oil tied to a stick - and then proceeded to light the fuse of a cartridge of giant powder, intending to cast the cartridge at the proper moment into the water and expecting a rich haul of fish as a result. A half pound of giant powder was discharged in his hands, throwing him backward and breaking the sides of the boat. He was a son of Hiram Roberts. Funeral at the Christian Church this morning. He was about 36 years of age. His watch stopped at 1:21 o’clock. ^ 2-18-1887
Robertson John M, 74, 315 N. Third St., died Friday at Goshen Hospital from a stroke. He was born Jan. 21, 1901 in Mooresburg, Pa., the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson. His wife, the former Mildred Smith, Cromwell postmistress, died a number of years ago. He moved to Goshen 10 years ago from Ligonier. he was employed by the NYC Railroad. Surviving are a son, Elvin Louis Robinson; one brother and 2 sisters. Blocker-Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. + 5-?-1975
Robertson Mildred, 54, postmaster here the last 13 years, died Sunday in LaGrange County Hospital. Funeral was held Wednesday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. Survivors are the husband, John; her mother, Mrs. Hattie Smith of Cromwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Celia Kuhn of near Barbee Lake, and Mrs. Gretchen Whonsetler of Fort Wayne; and 3 brothers, Ernest and Edward Smith of Auburn, and Everett Smith of Louisville, Ky. + 8-?-1954
Robertson Wava R, 89, Garrett, died July 15, 2003 in Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born December 1, 1913 in Kendallville to Arthur and Emma (Snyder) Franklin. Her husband, James, died in 1956. Surviving are 3 sons, Donald and Richard Jones of Fort Wayne, and James Robertson of Garrett; one sister, Elsie Linthicum of Goshen; 22 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Turner; a son, Arthur Jones; 3 brothers, Bernard, James and Arthur Franklin; and 3 sisters, Lucille Gage, Patricia McCoy and Mary Gienger. She was a seamstress at Wirk Garment in Ligonier and had worked for the DeKalb County Council on Aging from 1986 to 1996. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 7-24-2003
Robeson Hazel Evers, 83, died March 29, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She worked 1941-1945 for Kendallville Fertilizer Inc., and from 1955 until retirement in 1980 she worked as secretary-treasurer for J.R. Stonebraker Chrysler-Plymouth dealership, which she and her first husband owned. She was a member of the Lady Elks and Women of the Moose. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 8, 1919 to Lionel and Wilda (Miller) Kreischer. She married Walter Evers in DeKalb County on Aug. 21, 1938. He died Dec. 4, 1968. She married Robert Robeson in 1977. He died Aug. 28, 1988. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Sara Evers of Kendallville; a grandson and his wife, Stephen and Denice Evers of Rome City; a great-granddaughter, Delaney Evers; 3 sisters, Barbara Mayne of Kendallville, Marlyn Hoffien of Fairborn, Ohio and Jenny Ringler of Auburn. She was also preceded in death by 5 sisters, Elizabeth Zawadzke, Catherine Duve, Maxine Bauman, Martha Clement and Josephine Nelson. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ^ 4-2-2002
Robeson Robert Paul, 72, 504 N. Shore Dr., died Sunday in McCray Hospital from cancer. Born Nov. 26, 1915 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Earl Henry and Bessie (Hahn) Robeson. His wife, the former Hazel Evers, whom he married on Jan. 17, 1976, survives. His first wife, Helen Louisa Braunlin, died in 1969. They were married April 15, 1942. He lived in Kendallville for the past 12 years, moving from Fort Wayne. He retired in 1980 as a sales representative for Peerless Cement Co. of Detroit, Mich., where he worked for 35 years. He was a 1938 graduate of Dennison University and a WW II Army veteran. He was a member of the Elks and Moose lodges of Kendallville. Also surviving are a son, Robert Paul Jr. of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 2 daughters, Pamela Ann of Richmond, and Mrs. Michael (Patricia) Clark of St. Mary’s, Ohio; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-28-1988
Robinson - F. A. Baker received a telegram from Lovell, Wyoming, Saturday announcing the death of the infant child of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Robinson of that place. The babe was a few days old. Mrs. Robinson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baker. ^ 5-4-1906
Robinson Addie, 83, died Tuesday in Kingston of Ligonier nursing facility. She was born June 13, 1911 in Breathitt County, Ky., to Erb and Izo (Brewer) Tharp. On January 2, 1931 in Breathitt County she married Walter Robinson, who died in 1986. A resident of Noble County since 1962, she worked for Lyall Electric in Cromwell and was a member of Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Surviving are 3 sons, Sherman of Kimmell, Donnie of Ligonier and Dana of Albion; a daughter, Ina Benningfield, Stanton, Ky.; 4 brothers, Virgil, Earl and Charles Tharp of Erie, Pa., and John Tharp of Stanton, Ky.; 3 sisters, Fern Weirich and Gladys Howard of Detroit, Mich., and Nancy Baker of Jackson, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Friday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-20-1994
Robinson Allie M, 95, 518 E. Diamond St., died today in McCray Hospital. A lifetime resident of the Kendallville area, she was born April 5, 1883 in Kendallville, the daughter of Jerry C. and Elnora (Thomas) Varner. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville and a member of Royal Neighbors for 50 years. Survivors include 2 cousins, Mrs. Floyd Kruger, Kendallville, and Mrs. Phil Hoffelder, White Pigeon, Mich.; and a niece, Mrs. Ralph (Ruby) Carpenter, Kendallville. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1979
Robinson Ann Allen, 81, widow of Squire Robinson, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ike Weimer in Detroit, Mich. She was born in Lincolnshire, England. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Weimer and Mrs. Ray Green of Detroit; and 4 sons, William Robinson of Arlington, N.J., Herbert Robinson of Los Angeles, Walter Robinson of Ligonier and Squire Robinson of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. William Barnes; and 2 brothers, Thomas Allen and William Allen of Joliet, Ill., 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Tuesday at Kerr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 1939
Robinson Bernard E, 59, died Sept. 18 at Grayling, Mich. He was born March 7, 1922 in Cromwell, a son of Edward and Ethel (Johnson) Robinson. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; 3 sons, Charles, Steven and Larry; 6 grandchildren; his mother of Cromwell; one brother, Lester, Cromwell; and one sister, Sue Proctor, Lakeland, Colo. Funeral Oct. 1 at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Stanislauf Catholic Church Cemetery, Bay City, Mich. + 9-18-1981
Robinson Daniel, 56, pastor of the Rochester United Brethren Church, died Saturday from heart trouble at the home of his son, O. A. in Huntington, Ind. He is survived by his wife and 2 children, O. A. of Huntington, and Mrs. Arthur Bach of Kokomo. He was professor of Bible and New Testament and Greek at the Central College in Indianapolis for 5 years. He was an active member of the Anti-Saloon League. Funeral Monday at the son’s home. Burial at Lafayette, Ind. + 5-?-1920
Robinson Dean O, 75, died Dec. 29, 2000 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. He retired in 1981 as a vice president of Newnam Foundry. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville, and a graduate of Huntington High School and Indiana University. He was born Nov. 3, 1925 in Huntington to Oosterling and Sara (Hoffman) Robinson. On Dec. 3, 1950 in Huntington he married Norma Bowman. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Aimee and Rolf Daniel of Fort Wayne and Beth and Brad DeHoff of Indianapolis; a brother, Wally of Seattle, Wash.; 4 grandsons, Nathan Daniel and Brandon, Ryan and Kyle DeHoff; and a granddaughter, Kristin Daniel. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2001
Robinson Della Ann, 60, died yesterday in New York City from cancer. Funeral will be Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. She was born April 29, 1910 in Wabash and was married to Walter Robinson Jr. He died June 22, 1959. She was a registered nurse and had worked in the Ligonier area hospitals until 9 years ago when she moved to New York. She was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church, Kappa Sigma Tau and OES. Surviving are 5 sisters. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1970
Robinson Edith (Smith), 65, of Ligonier, was found by her husband hanging in the stairway of the home Sept. 6. She had been in ill health for a year or more. She was a lifelong lady of the community, and a sister of former county auditor, Edwin D. Smith, now Ligonier postmaster. Other survivors are the husband, Walter; 2 sons, Walter Jr., Dayton, Ohio, and Edgar S., Los Angeles, Calif. + 9-?-1944
Robinson Edwin David, 76, died Saturday at his home in Cromwell from heart disease. Funeral was Monday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. He was born Nov. 11, 1887 in Kosciusko County, the son of George and Martha (Nickler) Robinson. He married Ethel Johnson June 9, 1920 at Grand Junction, Mich. He was a retired carpenter, a veteran of WW I and a member of Sparta Post 421, American Legion. Surviving are his widow; 2 sons, Bernard of Houghton Lake, Mich., and Lester of Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Lois) Roberts of Golden, Colo.; 7 grandchildren; 5 brothers, John of Kimmell, Roy and Richard of Constantine, Mich., Jesse of Warsaw, Willard of Atwood; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Easterday of Arcadia, Fla., Mrs. Nancy Miller of Bremen, and Mrs. Sarah Nunemaker of LaPaz. + 2-?-1964
Robinson Ethel B, 86, of Cromwell, died Friday in Heritage Manor, Ligonier. She was born May 4, 1901 in Farmer City, Ill. to Charles W. and Etta M. (Newberry) Johnson and married Edwin D. Robinson June 9, 1920 in Grand Junction, Mich. He died in 1964. She lived in the Cromwell area her entire life and was employed at Ligonier Chair Factory. She was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lois) Proctor of Lakewood, Colo.; a son, Lester E. of Cromwell; a sister, Ruth Brown of Albion; 4 brothers, Lyman of Albion, Clyde of Gary, Elwood of Cromwell and Theodore of Avilla; 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. One son, 2 daughters, 4 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-4-1988
Robinson Eugene A, 85, of Avilla, died Oct. 24, 2010 in Provena Sacred Heart Home. He was born Dec. 31, 1924 in Lakawana, NY to Samuel and Constance Robchina. He married Nadine Mace in 1985 in LaGrange. He was a radio broadcaster for WAWK. He was a teacher, and worked at Thunderbird in Decatur and retired from Dometic. He served with the Merchant Marines and the Navy Seabees in WW II. Surviving are his wife: a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Marla Robinson of Kendallville; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Robin Esterline of Marysville, Ohio, and Rebecca and Bruce Snyder of Stewart, Fla.; 5 stepchildren; 16 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffory Robinson. Graveside service Oct. 29 in Lake View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 2749. ^ 10-26-2010
Robinson Frank Ellis died in Grass Lake on Dec. 28 of heart disease, aged 40 years 8 months and 22 days. He was born in Sharon, Washtenaw County April 6, 1849. In 1852 he moved with his parents to their present home on the East Plains where he has ever since resided. In 1873 he married Cora Felt. They had a son, Clarence Edmond. For nearly 9 ½ years they were together when his wife died. Ten months later his son died Nov. 8, 1886. He married Linda Fobes of Cherokee, Iowa, who with their 2-years old son and parents he leaves. His funeral occurred Tuesday and his remains were interred in Oakwood Cemetery. + 12-28-1889
Robinson Fred E was born Oct. 5, 1882 and died Sept. 10, 1964. Service Sept. 12 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 9-10-1964
Robinson Gladys L, 80, died Nov. 26, 2001 at Oak Leaf Village. She was born in Knox and had owned and operated a beauty shop in Garrett and had been a cook for the B&O Railroad. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Surviving are a sister, Wanetta G. Stanton of Diamond Lake, Mich. Funeral Nov. 29 at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-28-2001
Robinson Helen M, 86, 604 S. Main St., Ligonier, died Saturday in Fountainview Nursing Home in Elkhart. She was born Oct. 4, 1893 in Albion, the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Perry) Franks. Her first husband, Chester Vanderford, died in 1943. She married Walter Robinson, who died Aug. 11, 1955. She had resided in Ligonier more than 60 years and was a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church and OES. Survivors are 3 sons, Richard and Jack Vanderford of Syracuse and James Vanderford of LaPine, Ore.; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Favinger of Albion; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1980
Robinson Howard Edwin, 42, R. 3, Kendallville, was killed March 19 when the truck he was driving went out of control on the slippery pavement 2 miles west of Avilla. A foreman at Motor Specialties, Garrett, he was returning from work when the accident occurred. He was married July 7, 1934 in Fort Wayne. Survivors are the wife, Alice; one daughter, Susan; two brothers, Allen and Donald; one sister, Laura Smith, all Fort Wayne. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, a disabled veteran of WW II, a member of VFW and of the American Legion. Services Friday in Berhalter & Son Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. ~ 3-21-1957
Robinson Jeffory Robert, New York, N. Y., died Wednesday in New Haven, Conn. A 1970 East Noble High School graduate, he was born in Walton, N.Y. Dec. 13, 1952 and moved to Kendallville in 1965. He taught voice, dance and music and performed on and off Broadway as well as in television and movies. Surviving are his mother Eleanor Shafter of Huntertown; his father, Eugene of Howe; two sisters, Robin Esterline of New Haven, Conn., and Becky Robinson of Laguna Beach, Calif.; a brother, Greg, and two nieces Heather and Hillary, all Kendallville. Services in New Haven, Conn. ~ 1-29-1987 + 2-26-1987
Robinson John H, 77, Kimmell, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. He was born June 14, 1895 in Kosciusko County and lived in the Kimmell area 29 years. His parents were George S. and Martha (Nickler) Robinson. He was married April 17, 1917 in Warsaw to Matilda Carl. He was a retired B&O Railroad employee and a member of Ligonier Eagles Lodge. Surviving are the widow; a son, John, Garrett; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Gorsuch, Kimmell, and Mrs. Peggy Heffner, Kimmell; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Roy, Bristol, Richard, Constantine, Mich., Jeff, Warsaw, and Willard, Atwood; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Easterday, Arcadia, Fla., Mrs. Nancy Miller, Bremen, and Mrs. Sarah Morgan, Lapaz. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1973
Robinson Lance, 64, of Kendallville, died Sept. 7, 2010 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Martin, Ky., on May 6, 1946, the son of John and Bertha (Sammons) Robinson. On Oct. 12, 1979 in Kendallville he married LeAnn McCoy. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. He was a member of the American Legion Post 381 in Rome City and the VFW in Prestonsburg, Ky. He owned and Operated Lance's Auto Sales in Albion. Survivors include his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Lindy Robinson of West Lafayette, Josh and Tarah Robinson of San Diego, Calif., Jacob and Becky Robinson of Summerville, SC; and a daughter, Lindsay Robinson of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren, Cayden, Karsyn and Kellan Robinson; mother and father-in-law, Donald and LaVera McCoy of Avilla; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Hedy and Larry Sexton of Garrett, Ky., and Jean and Ed Nichols of Ann Arbor, Mich. Funeral Friday at Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Burial Lake View Cemetery, with military rites. ^ 9-8-2010
Robinson Matilda, 81, Ligonier, died this morning. She was born Oct. 30, 1900 in Elkhart County and was married April 7, 1917 in Elkhart County to John Robinson, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Kimmell United Methodist Church, the Eagles Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Karl Gorsuch and Mrs. Ronald Heffner of Kimmell; a son, John of Marcellus, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1982
Robinson Norma J, 82, of Kendallville, died  October 22, 2011, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Huntington on August 23, 1929, to John Bowman and Mildred Kingsley. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1947 and the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne in 1950.  On December 3, 1950, in Huntington, she married Dean O. Robinson. He died December 29, 2000. She was a registered nurse in Kendallville and employed at Dr. Richard Slough’s office and McCray Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Tri Kappa and Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. Survivors include 2 daughters, Aimee and Dr. Rolf Daniel of Fort Wayne and Beth and Brad DeHoff of Indianapolis; and 5 grandchildren, Nathan Daniel, Kristen Daniel, and Brandon, Ryan, and Kyle DeHoff. Funeral Oct. 27.  Buria, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-26-2011
Robinson Sherman T, 71, died Sept. 23, 2007 at Greencroft Health Care in Goshen. He had been an inspector at Curto Foundry in Ligonier, retiring in June 1996, and was a member of Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. He was born May 6, 1936 in Breathitt County, Ky., to Walter and Addie (Tharpe) Robinson. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Sherman and Terrie Robinson of Kimmell; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Kevin Bortner of Ligonier and Nancy and Scott Mills of Kendallville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Connie Robinson of Ligonier and Dana and Vicki Robinson of Albion; a sister, June Benningfield of Kentucky; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Clara Robinson of Kimmell. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Jr. Services Thursday at J. A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 9-25-2007
Robinson Squire, 79, died at his north side home in Ligonier Wednesday from apoplexy. Surviving are his widow; 4 sons and 2 daughters, Mrs. Ray Green and Mrs. Isaac Weimer of Detroit, William Robinson of New Jersey, Walter and Herbert of Ligonier and Squire Jr. of Detroit. Funeral from the home Saturday. * 1930
Robinson Susie, 70, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. Born in Hindman, Ky., Jan. 7, 1915, she was the daughter of John and Kathryn (Owens) Combs. In 1931 in Tribbey, Ky., she married Robert Robinson, who died in Aug. 1956. She had resided in the area 30 years, moving from Tribbey, and was a retired employee of Essex Wire, Ligonier and former employee of the V&A Restaurant in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Lillie Mae) Lieberenz of Kendallville; a son, Elhannon "Buck" of Wolcottville; a sister, Rena Amburgey, Hindman; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A son, 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Services Saturday at True Church of God, South Milford. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 1-23-1985
Robinson Walter, 74, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1911 in Breathitt County, Ky., the son of James and Mirandy (Plymand) Robinson. On Jan. 2, 1931 in Kentucky he married Addie Thorpe. He moved from Hard Burley, Ky. to Kimmell in 1962. He was a retired sand blaster for Curto-Ligonier Foundries in 1974 and a member of Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Ina June Benningfield of Stanton, Ky.; 3 sons, Sherman of Kimmell, Donnie of Ligonier, and Dana of Albion; a sister, Dellie Potter of Jackson, Ky.; 2 brothers, Gil of Jackson, Ky., and Jessie of Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. One son, five brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-6-1986
Robinson Walter Jr., 44, of Ligonier, owner and operator of the Robinson Insurance Agency in Ligonier, died Monday at his home of a coronary occlusion. A lifelong resident of the Ligonier community, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Masonic and Elks Lodges, Ligonier Rotary Club, and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. Surviving are the widow, Della Ann, a brother, Edgar, Redondo Beach, Calif., and his stepmother, Mrs. Walter Robinson, Ligonier. Funeral today. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1959
Robinson William A "Bill", 38, died Jan. 25 in his residence in Albion. He was born July 15, 1958 in Kendallville to John E. "Jack" and Joan (Whitefield) Robinson. On Aug. 25, 1987 in Albion he married Debra Hague. A lifetime Albion resident, he had been employed by Bosch in Albion for 2 years. Surviving are his wife and parents; a daughter, Jesica; a son, Harold William "Harry"; 2 sisters, Sarah Bentley of Cambridge, Minn., and Mary Ann Smith of Albion; 2 brothers, John E. Jr. and Joe of Albion; grandmothers, Helen Robinson of Avilla, and Verna Whitefield of Lawrenceville, Ill. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 2-6-1997
Robinson William Joseph, 82, Vincennes, Ind. died June 20. Surviving are his widow, Helen; a son John E. "Jack", Albion; grandchildren, John Robinson Jr., Joseph and William Robinson and Mary Robinson Smith (Mrs. Matt), Sarah Bentley, all of Albion; and a granddaughter of Harris, Minn.; 8 great-grandchildren. Burial was from Old Cathedral in Vincennes. + 6-20-1988
Rockefeller Catharine J, 88, died May 12, 2008 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had been employed 30 years at General Electric in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 23, 1920 in Fort Wayne to William and Harriet Miller. She married Leonard Rockefeller in 1980. Surviving are her husband in Avilla; a daughter Bonnie Monier of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Ronald and Clifford Andrews; and 2 sisters, Phyllis Clark and Carol Miller. No services. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-14-2008
Rockey David died June 15, 1898 age 77 years. Settled in early forties at Wolf Lake. ^ 6-9-1899
Rockey John A, 53, of Kendallville, died in Lakeside Hospital Saturday of a heart ailment. Born near Wooster, O., he entered the employ of the NYC Railway and for many years served as a freight brakeman and later as conductor. He came to Kendallville in 1918 where he has since resided. He had been twice married and is survived by his widow; one son, Julian,; his mother, Mrs. Julia Rockey; and one brother, Charles of Toledo, Ohio. + 11-?-1939
Rockey Lawrence, 67, of R. 1, Millersburg, died today in Goshen Hospital from a coronary. Born April 8, 1912 in Noble County, he was the son of James David and Ethel (Linn) Rockey. He married Margaret Alfrey. He had lived near Millersburg 15 years coming from Waterford. He was a retired night watchman and a veteran of WW II. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Judy) Stump of R. 3, Ligonier; 2 sons, Richard of Albion, and Edward of LaGrange; a sister; 2 brothers; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Topeka. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 12-?-1979
Rockey Margaret, 82, of Millersburg, died March 8, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Dec. 17, 1921 in Ligonier to Allie Y. and Lura N. (Gangwer) Alfrey. Her husband, Lawrence E., died in 1979. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Russell Stump of Ligonier; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Pat Gangwer of Kendallville and Edward and Margie Rockey of LaGrange; 4 sisters, Betty Heath, Linda Gregory and Mari Blaine of Churubusco and Norma DeWalt of Ohio; 2 brothers, Johnny Alfrey of Wawaka and Dowane Alfrey of Albion; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Velda Hancock, Rose Keith and Pearl Slabaugh; and a brother, Robert Alfrey. Services Friday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery in Topeka. ^ 3-11-2004
Rockstroh Emma B, 91, was born January 31, 1881 to Frederic and Elizabeth (Hess) Busch. Her husband, Fred Rockstroh, preceded her in death in 1931. A lifetime resident of this area who previously resided at 405 W. Albion St. in Avilla, she died June 20 at Sacred Heart Home. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are two brothers, Arthur Busch, Mishawaka and Earl Busch, Fort Wayne. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Services Monday in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 6-26-1975 + 6-?-1975
Rockwell Ada C, 99, 922 Moyer St., died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in Meriden, Conn. May 2, 1879, she was the daughter of John W. and Sarah Louise (Williams) Coe. She married Charles F. Rockwell Oct. 7, 1903 in Meriden. He died in 1949. She had lived in Kendallville 18 years, coming from Ravenna, Ohio. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. I. C. (Louise) Button, Kendallville; one son, William F., Livonia, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. + 6-?-1978
Rodarte Teodora (Calvo), 73, of 709 N. Cavin St., died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. A native of Saragosa Coahzila, Mexico, she was born April 3, 1914, the daughter of Emilio and Elifonsa (Galvan) Calvo. On June 23, 1964 she married Juan Rodarte in Reynosa, Mexico. She was a housewife and had resided in Ligonier since Dec. She was a member of Templo Bethel, Ligonier. Surviving are one son, Bernabe C. of Ligonier; 2 daughters, Juanita Duque and Jovita Vasquez, of Mexico; one sister, Isabell Galvan of Mexico; 19 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Her husband, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday in Templo Bethel, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-21-1987
Rodebaugh Laura C, 80, died Friday at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Born March 26, 1904 in Auburn to Harlan and Claire (Cloy) Bherns, she married Harold Rodebaugh in 1921. He died May 10, 1954. She was a member of the First Church of God and VFW Auxiliary in Garrett. She resided in the Auburn-Garrett area all her life. Survivors include 2 daughters, Suzanne DeLong and Carolyn Clouse of Albion; one sister, Alda Snyder of Avilla; 2 brothers, Forrest of Garrett and Orville of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death. Services Monday in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 9-?-1974
Rodenbeck Carl W, 60, R. 2, died Friday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 24, 1915 in Joliet, Ill. to Albert and Hazel (Armstrong) Rodenbeck. On Aug. 31, 1950 he married June E. Bertsch Stockton in Kendallville. A resident of the community 25 years, he had worked 20 years for McCray Refrigeration from where he retired as personnel manager. He was a member of Elks Lodge 1194, American Legion Post 86, VFW and St. John Lutheran Church. He was veteran of WW II. Survivors include his wife and one sister, Mrs. Olis (Hope) Stoy, Angola. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Rodenbeck June E, 81, died Sunday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She was born November 1, 1917 in Garrett to J.P.F. and Bertha Mary (Hart) Bertsch. On February 13, 1943 in Jacksonville, Fla., she married Dale E. Stockton, who died in military action on July 25, 1944 at Normandy, France. On August 31, 1950 in Kendallville she married Carl W. Rodenbeck. He died October 15, 1976. A lifetime resident of Kendallville, she had worked as a secretary for McCray Refrigeration and Kraft Foods. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 240 Auxiliary, VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary, McCray Hospital Auxiliary and Lady Elks. Surviving are a sister, Phyllis Hicks of Zephyrhills, Fla., and a brother, Robert of Kendallville. She was preceded in death also by a sister, Mary Ann Haynes. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 4-4-1999
Roderick Angelia Suzanna, R. 1, Cree Lake, was dead at birth Friday. Surviving are the parents, Gary E. and Marcia Lea (Burnette) Roderick; one sister; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Botchuck, Topeka and Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Byerley, R. 1, Kendallville; great-grandparents, Dale Emerick and Mr. and Mrs. Murfus Harbision, Cromwell. Graveside services Sunday at Woodruff Cemetery. + 2-?-1971
Roderick Lucille, 88, a former Ligonier resident, died Aug. 31 in Stuart, Fla. Her husband, Paul, died in 1951. An OES memorial service will be held Saturday in Eden Cemetery. + 8-31-1989
Roderick Paul, 52, Ligonier poultry dealer, died Tuesday at his home of a heart attack. Surviving are the widow, Lucille; 2 brothers and a sister. Funeral Friday at the Ligonier Methodist Church. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 3-?-1951
Rodger Letha Buckles, about 61, (b. 1-28-1892) died Dec. 12, 1953 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. She was a lifelong resident of the Kimmell community. She was married to Robert Buckles who died in 1949. She is survived by her husband, Harry Rodgers, whom she married last spring; 2 sons, Oris John Buckles of Garrett and Robert Buckles of Los Angeles; one stepson; her mother, Mrs. Susanne DePew of Homer, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Larder of Homer, Mich.; 7 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 12-?-1953
Rodgers Cora Stocker, 77, of Kimmell, died of complications Wednesday in Goshen Hospital. She was born in Kosciusko County Aug. 12, 1886, the daughter of Noah and Maria (Miller) Mock. She was married at North Webster on Aug. 12, 1903 to Samuel Stocker, who died April 5, 1950. She married Harry E. Rodgers March 31, 1964 at Kimmell. She was a lifetime resident of North Webster and Kimmell. Survivors include her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. Howard VanHarlingen, Edwardsburg, Mich., Mrs. Ray Ritter and Mrs. Kenneth Klinger of Elkhart; one brother, Harvey of Pierceton; one sister, Mrs. Rozetta Crego, Elkhart; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1964
Rodgers Donald, 66, died Monday in V.A. Medical Center, Marion. He was born June 3, 1927 in Ligonier to Ralph and Wava (Snyder) Rodgers. He had lived in the Marion area the past 47 years and was a WW II Army veteran and member of Columbia City American Legion. Surviving are 4 sisters, June Jones of Weatherford, Texas, Lela Strebig of Fort Wayne, Betty Stroup of Irons, Mich., and Penny Maggard of Columbia City. Graveside services Friday in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 11-8-1993
Rodgers Elva, 77, Cromwell, died June 27 in Goshen Hospital from a heart attack. She was born March 5, 1899 in Cromwell, the daughter of Frances E and Elizabeth B (Ruby) Rodgers. She was a lifetime Cromwell resident. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church and a retired telephone operator. She is survived by two nieces and one nephew. Funeral June 30 at Ulrey Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-27-1976
Rodgers Francis E, about 81, retired B&O Railway employee, died at Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake March 25, 1956 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. He had made his home at Cromwell for the past 60 years. Surviving are one daughter, Elva at home; one son, Harry of Syracuse; a sister, Mrs. K. F. Mullin of Cromwell; 2 brothers, Melvin of Ligonier and Harry of Kimmell; 3 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held at a Cromwell funeral home Wednesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1956
Rodgers Gladys Burl, 65, died at her home here Saturday. She was born Sept. 3, 1884 in Cromwell, the daughter of Charles and Harriett Alice (Garbison) Robbins, and was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by the husband, Harry E. of Kimmell; one son, Kent of Columbus, Ohio; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Maud Osborn, Julian, Calif., Mrs. Glenn Hanesworth and Mrs. Fred Shough of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral at Cromwell Methodist Church Tuesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1949
Rodgers Harry E, 86, of Kimmell, died Nov. 17, 1969 in Goshen Hospital from the effects of a heart attack. He was born March 11, 1883, the son of Oscar and Malinda (Bentz) Rodgers. He was a retired B&O Railroad employee. Surviving are a son, Charles of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral yesterday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1969
Rodgers Josephus, an old resident of Allen, but of late years of Swan, died while sitting in his chair and was buried at Lisbon last Saturday. ^ 1-2-1885
Rodgers Lizzie, 72, died Monday at her home here. Funeral will be Wednesday at the residence. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Francis; one daughter, Elva at home; one son, Harry of Syracuse; 4 brothers, William of Cromwell, Charles of Vancouver, British Columbia, George of Syracuse and Clyde of Atwood; 2 sisters, Mrs. Blanche Crow of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Dollie Knox of North Webster; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Death was due to a heart ailment. + 4-?-1946
Rodgers Melvin G, 73, of Ligonier, a former Cromwell resident, died Wednesday in Whitley County Hospital. He was a member of the Ligonier Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge. Surviving are the widow; a son, Neal of R. 2, Syracuse; a brother Harry of Kimmell; a sister, Mrs. Ida Mullin of Kendallville; and a granddaughter. Services were Saturday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1960
Rodgers Oscar, 90, retired B&O section foreman, died at his home in Cromwell Monday. Funeral was yesterday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. He is survived by 3 sons, 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. + 9-?-1941
Rodgers Ralph, about 63, died Dec. 12, 1960 in the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County. For the past 12 years he had been a counter man for the National Cigar Store, Fort Wayne. He was a member of Cromwell American Legion Post and a WW I veteran. Surviving are the widow, Wava; 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred Jones of Winifred, Texas, Mrs. Richard Strebig of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Everett Speaker, Kimmell, and Penny at home; 2 sons, Donald, Kimmell, and Barry at home; 6 grandchildren and 2 sisters. Services Wednesday in a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 12-?-1960
Rodgers Ralph Barry, 29, died in Goshen Hospital Friday after suffering a heat stroke Thursday while working at the site of West Noble High School’s new school. He was employed by Kreager Brothers. Born in Ligonier July 5, 1939, the son of Ralph and Wava (Snyder) Rodgers, he had resided in the area his entire lifetime with the exception of 3 years spent in the Marine Corps and 1 year in the Army. Survivors include his mother; one brother, Donald, who is in Marion VA Hospital; 4 sisters, Mrs. June Jones of Weatherford, Tex., Mrs. Lela Strebig, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Betty Stroup and Penny Maggart of Columbia City. Services at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 6-?-1969
Rodgers Wava, 84, R. 1, Kimmell, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born March 25, 1901 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Henry and Flora (Pulver) Snyder. A lifelong Noble County resident, her husband, Ralph, died in 1960. Surviving are four daughters, June Jones of Weatherford, Texas, Lela Strebig of Fort Wayne, Betty Stroup of Irons, Mich., and Penny Maggart of Columbia City; one son, Donald of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One son, Barry, preceded her in death. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 9-10-1985
Rodian Charles died Dec. 25, 1927 at his Noble County home. He was born in Sweden August 26, 1855 and came to New York City on July 4, 1868. He married Mary Anderson at DeKalb, Ill. July 24, 1871 and they came to Noble County when the B&O Railroad was built. They had two children, Anna H. Foster, who died Dec. 15, 1906, and Hattie Hjalmerson. She and the wife survive, with a grandchild and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Rehoboth Church. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1928
Rodian Mary (Anderson) died May 8, 1942. She was born March 2, 1850 in Sweden and came to America in 1868. She married Charles Rodian in Rockford, Ill. in 1870. They moved to Noble County near Albion where he was employed by the B&O Railroad and helped lay the first rails through Albion. They later moved to a Jefferson Twp farm. Surviving are a daughter, Hattie Hjalmerson and a granddaughter, Mrs. Earl Kirkpatrick; seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Anna Foster, died in 1906. Funeral at Rehoboth on May 10. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. * 5-?-1942 + 5-?-1942 Albion New Era 5-13-1942
Rodman Betty Ann, 26, drowned Saturday while swimming in the Sycamore Park dam in Sylvan Lake. Services were today in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. She was born Nov. 8, 1951 in Ky., a daughter of Arthur and Henrietta (Oliver) Smith, and had been a resident of Rome City 7 years, moving from Kentucky. She and her husband, Albert, were married Feb. 21, 1870 in Warsaw. Surviving are the husband; 3 sons, Dean 7, Michael 4, Christopher Scott 16-months; 3 sisters, Cathleen and Naomi, Wolcottville, and Edwina, Brimfield; 4 brothers, Lloyd of Mongo, Ollie and Mac, Rome City, and Douglas in Miss.; a grandmother, Mrs. Polly Smith, Quick Sand, Ky. + 9-?-1978
Rodman Charles Leroy, 92, die January 1, 2000, in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born September 11, 1907 in Frogtown in Noble County to James Franklin and Eva Mae (Hanson) Rodman and was the oldest of 20 children. On September 11, 1945 he married Berniece A. Woodruff, and she preceded him in death. On November 10, 1959 he married Mary A. (Randol) Leguire and she died December 20, 1986. He came to Wolcottville from Avilla and had lived in Noble County most of his life. He was a farmer and logger and had been an employee of Wolcottville Elevator & Grain for 33 years. He was a 25-year member of the Albion Eagles. Surviving are one son and one daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Louise Rodman of Kendallville; 2 stepsons, Amos Randol of Hamilton and Raymond Randol of Garrett; 6 stepdaughters, Joann Kovets and Elizabeth "Bette" Campbell of LaOtto, Sharon Svoboda of Avilla, Karen Wirick of Cosperville, Nancy Frain of Auburn, and Katherine Swonger of Garrett; one granddaughter, Crystal L. Rodman of Kendallville; one great-granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn Vanderpool of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Howard of Ligonier, Ralph of Cromwell, and Kenneth of Corunna; and 3 sisters, Mary Keller of Kendallville, and Wava Duckworth and Pauline Meyers of Fort Wayne. Services in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 1-13-2000
Rodman Danny L "Bud", 69, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born December 5, 1926 in Albion to James Franklin and Eva Mae (Hanson) Rodman. He had worked for Slater Concrete Products. Surviving are 3 sisters, Wava Duckworth and Pauline Meyer of Fort Wayne and Mary Keller of Kendallville; 5 brothers, Forrest of Elkhart, Charles of Kendallville, Kenneth of Corunna, Ralph of Cromwell and Howard of Ligonier. Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 10-4-1995
Rodman Delores Tucker, 56, of Corunna, died Jan. 1, 2001 in her home. She was employed for 20 years at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne and later worked as a bartender at American Legion Post 157 and VFW 3846 in Churubusco. She was a member of Churubusco VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was born Feb. 25, 1944 in Churubusco to Harvey L. and Hazel Johnson Gray. She married Harold R. Tucker in 1959. He died Dec. 10, 1986. She married Kenneth J. Rodman April 17, 1992. Surviving are her husband; a son, Michael Tucker of Corunna; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Cindy and Allen Hovis of Hamilton and Brenda Tucker Bills of Churubusco; 3 brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles and Jean Gray of Portland, Everett Gray of Churubusco and Phillip Gray of South Carolina; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2001
Rodman Eva Mae, 73, a resident of Kendallville until about 4 years ago when she moved to Elkhart, died Monday at Elkhart Hospital. She was born May 1, 1888 in Lute, Neb., a daughter of Leroy and Myra Mitchell Hanson, and was married June 30, 1906 to James Franklin Rodman, who died in 1936. Surviving are 8 sons, Charles of Wolcottville, Howard of Ligonier, Ray of New Paris, Ralph and Bud of Kendallville, William and Forrest of Elkhart, and Kenneth of Fort Wayne; 5 daughters, Mrs. Mae Rosenogle and Mrs. Ruby Reed of Ligonier, Mrs. Mary Keller of Kendallville, Mrs. Wava Zakrajeek of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Pauline Meyer of Churubusco; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mennonite Church at Dunlap. Funeral Wednesday in a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1961
Rodman Fannie Mae, 56, 102 W. Miller St., Ligonier, died Tuesday at Goshen Hospital from a heart ailment. She was born May 6, 1914 in LaGrange County to Manasses and Barbara (Stutsman) Miller and was married Dec. 24, 1934 to Howard Rodman. She lived in Ligonier 33 years, moving from Topeka. She was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons, Howard Jr., Mariette, Mich., and H. James, Goshen; one brother, Daniel L. Miller, Shipshewana; and 5 grandchildren. Services Thursday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1971
Rodman Forrest "Pete", 79, of Elkhart, died Wednesday. He was born May 23, 1918 in Albion to James Franklin and Eva Mae (Hanson) Rodman. On June 29, 1942 in Augusta, Ga., he married Wava Mae Miller. A WW II veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of Cleveland Twp Volunteer Fire Dept. He retired in 1973 from Conrail after 35 years of service and drove a school bus for Cleveland Center School. A farmer, he drove truck for Kindir Mfg of Elkhart. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Ernest and Keith of Elkhart and Dale of Dowagiac, Mich.; 3 sisters, Mary Keller of Kendallville, Wava Duckworth and Pauline Meyer of Fort Wayne; 4 brothers, Charles of Kendallville, Howard of Ligonier, Ralph of Kimmell and Kenneth of Corunna; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Warner Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. + 7-20-1997
Rodman Glade R, 48, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne from head injuries he suffered Wednesday when he fell from a scaffold he was working on at the Thomson Consumer Electronic plant in Marion. Born July 26, 1942, he had been a millwright and welder with Millwrights Local 1029, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his father, Ralph Rodman of Cromwell; his mother, Henrietta Buyers of Columbia City; a son, John of Angola; 4 daughters, Kathy Linenberge of Tomah, Wis., Cindy Bussing and Christina Martin of Angola, Ronda Rodman of Mongo; 5 brothers, Leroy of Rochester, Dean, Dickie and Tom of Kendallville and Jeffery of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Jo Ann Hapner of Syracuse and Betty Stevens of Columbia City; and 7 grandchildren. Services today in Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. + 7-4-1991
Rodman Harold James "Jim", 45, 1605 S. 12th St., Goshen, died Sunday in his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1936 in Kendallville. He lived in the Goshen area 14 years after moving from Ligonier. He was a foreman at Johnson Controls where he had been employed since 1955. He was a 1954 graduate of Ligonier High School, a member of the Moose Lodge and the Maplecrest Country Club in Goshen. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Mrs. and Mrs. Samuel Howard Rodman of Ligonier; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Roxanne) Annis and Rhonda M. of Ligonier; one stepson, Tim Growcock of Millersburg; one brother, Howard Rodman Jr. of White Pigeon, Mich. Services Wednesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery following cremation. + 12-20-1981
Rodman Harry R, 75, of E. 6th St., New Paris, and formerly of Albion, died Saturday in Fountainview Place, Goshen. He was born Oct. 10, 1913 in Noble County and on Sept. 3, 1936 married Martha M. Irwin, who died April 21, 1975. He was employed by Martin’s Feed Mill at New Paris from 1953 until his retirement in 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Rosemary Hapner of New Paris; 3 sons, Walter A. of Lancaster, Pa., David A. of Cecil, Ohio, and Harvey R. of New Paris; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Keller of Kendallville, Mrs. Ted (Pauline) Meyer and Wava Pearl Duckworth of Fort Wayne; 6 brothers, Charlie L. of Kendallville, Howard S. of Ligonier, Ralph M. of Cromwell, Forest W. of Elkhart, Daniel L. of Fort Wayne, and Kenneth J. of Corunna; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Three sons, Richard R., Larry D. and Delbert L.; 4 sisters and 6 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at Rieth, Rohrer and Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 4-15-1989
Rodman Jack, formerly of Fort Wayne, and husband of former Avilla resident, Karen Poland, died Aug. 6 in Houston, Texas while awaiting a heart transplant. Services were held in Florida. ~ 8-22-1989
Rodman James Franklin, son of Charles and Mary E. Rodman, was born Oct. 4, 1880 at Wolcottville and died April 10, 1936, age 55 years, 6 months and 6 days. On June 30, 1906, he was married to Eva Hanson. They had the following living children, Charles, Ruby, May, Howard, Ray, Ralph, William, Forrest, Mary, Lewis, Wava, Pauline and Kenneth. Besides the wife and children, he leaves 6 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. S. A. Merriman, Mrs. Eva Cowell, Mrs. A. E. Murcer and Mrs. Cora Cowetter. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church Monday. + 8-?-1936
Rodman Kenneth J, 69, died Saturday, August 25, 2001, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He retired as a factory worker in 1985 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was born April 17, 1932 in Kendallville to Franklin J. and Eva Mae (Hanson) Rodman. Surviving are 5 sons, Kenneth James and Ronald L, of Garrett, James F. and Randy I. of Auburn, and Michael of Corunna; 4 daughters, Debra Mae Bentley of Lagro, Sandra Campbell of Waterloo, Mary Jo Taylor of West Virginia and Jean Ann Rodman of Wabash; a brother, Howard of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Mary Kelly and Wava Rodman of Kendallville, and Pauline Meyer of Fort Wayne; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Mary (Mann) Rodman and Deloris (Tucker) Rodman, and 15 brothers and sisters. Services Tuesday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. ^ 8-26-2001
Rodman Larry Dean, son of Ray and Martha Rodman, died Nov. 16 with pneumonia. He was 3 months old and lived at Howe. Besides the parents he is survived by one brother, Walter. Burial at Mt. Pleasant last Saturday. + 11-?-1939
Rodman Madeline, 69, Gary, died Monday at Broadway Methodist Hospital, Gary. She was born in North Webster Feb. 3, 1907 to Daniel and Elizabeth (Mabie) Hart. She had lived in Gary for many years and was a nurse’s aide at the hospital. Her husband, James, preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, James, Portage; a daughter, Geraldine at home; 3 brothers, John and Lloyd of Ligonier, and Wilbur, Jones, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Albert (Dorthea) Albrecht, Ligonier; and one granddaughter. Funeral Wednesday at Harris-Troxel Funeral Home in North Webster. + 3-?-1976
Rodman Martha Mary, 53, was born in Avilla April 25, 1921 to Perry and Didamia (Potter) Irwin. She married Harry Rodman Sept. 3, 1936 and moved to New Paris in 1940. She died April 21 in Goshen General Hospital. Surviving are the husband; one daughter, Mrs. William (Rosemary) Hapner, Syracuse; three sons, Harvey, New Paris, David, Cecil, Ohio, and Walter, Winterstown, Pa.; four sisters, four brothers, one half-brother; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Three sons preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Rieth, Rohrer and Ehret Funeral Home, New Paris. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 4-24-1975 + 5-?-1975
Rodman Mary A, 81, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Saturday at the home of her daughter in Garrett. She was born Nov. 17, 1905 in Newton County to George F. and Nancy (Wilson) Leguire. On July 6, 1922 in LaGrange she married George H. Randol who died in 1955. On Oct. 10, 1959 in Kendallville she married Charles Rodman, who survives. She moved from Kendallville to Wolcottville 27 years ago and had previously lived in LaGrange and Steuben Counties. She was formerly a waitress at the V&A Restaurant and a member of the Eagles Lodge, Albion. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Nancy Frain and Mrs. Paul (Kathryn) Swonger of Garrett; 2 sons, Amos N. Randol of Hamilton, and Raymond C. Randol of Garrett; a stepson, Michael Rodman of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Russell (Sarah) Steed of Salt Springs, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter and 4 brothers preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 12-20-1986
Rodman Ralph M, 85, of Cromwell, died December 27, 2000 in Kingston Health Center of Ligonier. He was born May 21, 1915 in Noble County to Frank and Eva (Hanson) Rodman. A retired laborer, he worked 17 years at Auburn Foundry and 15 years at Newnam Foundry. He was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church. He is survived by 5 sons, James of Claypool, Thomas of Wawaka, Albert and Dicky of Kendallville, Jeffery of Garrett; 2 daughters, L. JoAnn Hapner of Syracuse and Betty Stephens of Columbia City; 3 sisters, Mary Keller of Kendallville, Pauline Meyers of Ari, and Wava Duckworth of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Kenneth of Corunna and Howard of Ligonier; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, "Butch" Glade Rodman, in 1991. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-28-2000
Rodman Richard Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rodman of Jefferson Twp, died Feb. 2, 1939 at the home of his parents of pneumonia. He was 8 months and 4 days of age. Surviving are the parents and a brother, Walter. Funeral Sunday at Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 2-?-1939
Rodman Samuel Howard, 90, died January 11, 2002 at Kingston of Ligonier. He was born on June 13, 1911 in Noble County to James F. and Eva N. (Hanson) Rodman. He is survived by his wife, Willadean Stanger Rodman, whom he married on October 24, 1972. His first wife, Fannie M. (Miller) Rodman, whom he married on December 24, 1934, preceded him in death. He was a line repairman for the Penn Central Railroad before retiring in 1976. He attended Cosperville Baptist Church and was the oldest member of the Ligonier Eagles Lodge #1763. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Howard Jr. and Jill Rodman of Union, Mich.; 2 stepdaughters; 3 sisters, Mary Keller of Kendallville, Wava Duckworth and Pauline Myers of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife; one son, Harold James Rodman; 2 stepchildren; 7 brothers, 2 sisters and one great-grandchild. Services January 15 at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Private burial at a later date. ^ 1-13- 2002
Rodman Wilbur, 60, died Thursday at his home at Constantine, Mich., from paralysis. Surviving are the widow and 2 daughters; cousins, Mrs. John Gappinger, Mrs. Katherine Friend and James Friend; an aunt, Mrs. Pirley Moon, this city. Funeral Sunday. ^ 11-9-1934
Rodman Willadean, 88, died March 24, 2003 at Oak Leaf Village Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 29, 1915 in Albion to Charles and Beulah (Ott) Franks. She married Harold Stanger in 1937 and he died in 1954. She married Howard Rodman in 1972 and he died in 2002. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Lester Bender of Wawaka and Bonnie and Wayne Spallinger of Pleasant Lake; a stepson; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Boyd of Kendallville and Margaret Bond of Wolcottville; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosalie Heintzelman; a son, Gary Stanger; a stepson; a brother, Charles Franks; a sister, Valura Marker; and one great-grandchild. Services Wednesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-25-2003
Rodman William H, 67, of Elkhart, died Friday at his residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1916 in Noble County. He married Alva Laura Miller July 23, 1938. A carpenter, he was a member of the Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Wade (Janice) Weldy, Mrs. John (Janett) Eads, Mrs. Mark (Juanita) Schumaker, and Mrs. Howard (Judy) Holmes, all of Elkhart; 3 sons, Jerry of Angola, Junior and Jack of Elkhart; 4 sisters, Mae Lesley of Churubusco, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Keller of Kendallville, Wava Duckworth and Mrs. Ted (Pauline) Meyer of Fort Wayne; 7 brothers, Charles of Wolcottville, Howard of Ligonier, Harry of New Paris, Ralph of Cromwell, Forrest of Elkhart, Daniel of Fort Wayne, and Kenneth of Auburn; 20 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services Tuesday at Grace Brethren Church. Burial, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. + 4-27-1984
Rodocker Lee Ray, 70, of Huntertown, died at Parkview Hospital Monday. He had retired in 1979 from the Canyon Sand & Gravel Co. after 15 years of service in which he had served as president. Survivors include Doris Steans Rodocker; two sons, Larry of Grand Haven, Mich., and David of Huntertown; and one sister, Iola Lyons of Butler. Services Thursday at D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-28-1982
Rodriguez Elizabeth was stillborn June 18, 2005 at DeKalb Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Jose and Rosalba (Dominguez) Rodriguez of Kendallville; grandparents, Angel and Rosalba Dominguez of Kendallville and Ruben and Elvira Rodriguez of Mexico; a brother, Jose, and a sister, Alexis. Graveside services Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-21-2005
Rodriguez Emilio, 69, of Kendallville died March 1, 2011, at his home. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 13, 1941 to Senaido Ruaz and Margarita Ovaious (Lopez) Rodriguez. He served in the Army National Guard. He married Melanie Louise Lands on March 13, 1982. He was employed with Nazar Rubber in Toledo for about 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Newaygo, Michigan. Survivors include his wife; 8 daughters and 2 sons, Helen of Toledo, Cindy of Toledo, Joyce and Doug Cuney of Fort Wayne, Veronica and Robert Draper of Tole4do, Kathy and Mark Welker of Toledo, Dianna and Jim Jones of Toledo, Janet and jack Bolen of Kendallville, Jessica and Jamie Alspach of Findlay, Ohio, Emilio Jr. of Toledo, Christopher and Ashlee Rodriguez of Waterloo; 2 brothers, David and Louis of Toledo; 2 sisters, Deloris Dickerson of Toledo and Elizabeth Vis of Newaygo, Mich. He was preceded in death by sons, Danny and Danial Jose Rodriguez; daughters, Emilianna and Elizabeth Renee Rodriguez; one granddaughter, Sirena and one great-grandson, Xavier; one sister, Evangelina Gulisic; and two brothers, Robert and David Rodriguez. Funeral at noon at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-4-2011
Roe Elbert O, 80, died Tuesday in Kingston of Ligonier nursing home. He was born March 2, 1914 in Mishawaka to Glenn E. and Florence (Williamson) Roe. He married Marjorie H. Calbeck on April 14, 1934 in Goshen. A 1932 graduate of Ligonier High School, he was a lifetime area resident. A retired farmer, he was a Perry Twp trustee for 11 years and a state representative as a Democrat from 1975 through 1980. He attended Richville United Methodist Church and was a member of Noble County Farm Bureau and Noble County Soil and Water Conservation. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Loren (Janet) Brumbaugh of Albion and Mrs. Larry (Mary Jayne) Barron of Wawaka; a brother, Earl of South Bend; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A son, Stephen, died in 1986. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-25-1994
Roe Florence E, 87, mother of 12th District State Representative Elbert Roe, died Saturday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born Sept. 23, 1889 in Noble County, she was the daughter of General A. and Lavilla (Priest) Williamson. She married Glenn R. Roe in Noble County in March 1910. He died in 1962. She lived in the Ligonier area her entire lifetime and was a member of Sparta United Church of Christ, Ligonier Eagles Auxiliary, Perry Twp Extension Club and Noble County Democratic Ladies. Also surviving is another son, Earl, South Bend; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1977
Roe Franklin Charles, about 79, a native and lifelong resident of the Wawaka community, died Nov. 6, 1963 at McCray Hospital. A retired brick mason, he was born March 13, 1884. He is survived by his wife, Geneva, to whom he was married in 1919; 4 sons, Wilbur of R. 2, Syracuse, Cecil of Anderson, Jack of Bristol, and Roy of Vanderberg Air Force Base, Calif.; and 5 daughters, Mrs. Lucille Grogg of Wawaka, Mrs. Bonnie Morse of Bristol, Mrs. Betty Habig of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Edith Drake of Bristol, and Mrs. Mary Scott of Elkhart; 20 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Stella Smith of Ligonier. Funeral Saturday at a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-8-1963
Roe Geneva, 78, Wawaka, died Friday in Goshen Hospital. Funeral will be Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. She was born Aug. 12, 1892 in Columbia City. She had resided in Noble County since 1919. Her husband, Franklin, died in 1963. She is survived by 4 daughters, 4 sons, 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. + 1-?-1971
Roe Glenn E, 73, R. 2, Ligonier, died Monday while en route to his home after burning fence rows. The wife, Florence; 2 sons; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren survive. Services this afternoon at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1962
Roe Jack, 65, 214 Morrow St., Topeka, died April 8, 1988 at his residence. Born Jan. 12, 1923 in Noble County, he was the son of Frank and Geneva (Young) Roe. A WW II Army veteran, he lived his entire life in the area. He was a Monsanto employee and a member of Ligonier Presbyterian Church, Sacred Heart Auto League and Churubusco VFW. Surviving are a son, Jackson of Goshen; a stepson, Ronald Roe of Lewistown, Pa.; 4 sisters, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Morse of Bristol, Mrs. Donald (Betty) Habig of Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Mrs. Edith Drake of Saratoga, N.Y., and Mrs. William (Mary) Schott of Elkhart; a brother, Roy of College Station, Texas; a half-brother, Wilbur Roe of Syracuse; and one grandchild. Preceding him in death were a brother and a half-sister. Funeral Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-8-1988
Roe Leslie, 75, was born Feb. 7, 1870 in Sparta Twp, the son of Josephus and Mary Ann (Sparrow) Roe, and had resided in Noble County practically all his life. On Dec. 8, 1894 he married Idella Slusser in Ligonier. Surviving are the widow; 3 sons, Brant of White Pigeon, Mich., Merle of Mishawaka, and Millard of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 3 daughters, Mrs. Stella Sroufe of Washington Twp, Mrs. Mildred Geyer of Sturgis, Mich., and Mrs. Erma Hummel of White Pigeon, Mich.; a brother, Frank of Wawaka; one sister, Mrs. Stella Smith of Topeka; 19 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He had resided in Cromwell a little over a year. Funeral last Friday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-?-1945
Roe Marjorie H, 98, of Albion, died Feb. 25, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Nov. 22, 1913, in Ligonier, a daughter of Guy and Mildred (Tucker). She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1931. On April 14, 1934, she was married in Goshen to Elbert O. Roe. As a young woman she assisted her parents in the operation of Calbeck Hardware in Ligonier. She was a member of the Richville United Methodist Church. Mr. Roe died October 25, 1994. The surviving relatives include her daughters, Janet Brumbaugh of Albion and Jayne (Larry) Barron of Houston, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Roe, on April 3, 1986; 2 brothers, Marion Calbeck and Everett Calbeck; a sister, Odeyne Blythe. Funeral Wednesday at Richville United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 2-26-2012
Roe Oliver, 73, who lived a mile east of Ligonier just off Road 6, died Dec. 6 at Kendallville hospital following an operation for hernia and a stroke of apoplexy. Surviving are the widow; one son, Glenn; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Nowels, both of near Ligonier; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one brother, William; and one half-sister, Mrs. Frank Bordner of near Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1938
Roe Stephen O, 43, R. 3, Ligonier, died April 3 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 15, 1942 in Noble County, the son of Elbert and Marjorie (Calbeck) Roe. He married Jane Marquiss March 24, 1963 in Ligonier. He was a lifetime Ligonier area resident, a farmer and Cromwell Lumber Co. employee, a member of the Cromwell United Methodist Church, Noble Co. 4-H Exhibit Corporation and Noble County ASCS. Surviving are his wife and parents; a daughter, Mrs. Todd (Jan) Reidenbach, Wawaka; two sons, Douglas and Bryan, Ligonier; two sisters, Mrs. Jake (Janet) Brumbaugh, Albion, and Mary Jayne Huff of Wawaka. Services Saturday in Cromwell United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 4-10-1986 + 4-3-1986
Roe William M, 83, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Saturday at his home in Ligonier. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eliza Nulf, Geraldine, Montana, and a half-sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bordner, Ligonier. Funeral June 30 at Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1948
Roe Zelma, 79, died Oct. 10, 2007 at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. She retired from Smoker Craft in 1970 and had been a Jehovah's Witness since 1957. She was born June 1, 1910 in Syracuse to Charles and Catherine Stuckman. She married Wilbur Roe in Sept. 1930. He died in 1997. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Roe of Ligonier and Larry and Jeanette Roe of Syracuse; 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 4 sisters and a brother. Memorial services Sunday at the Cromwell Kingdom Hall. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 10-12-2007
Roebel Paul "Bud", 66, of R. 1, May Dr., Cromwell, was dead on arrival Saturday at Whitley County Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 17, 1920 in Fort Wayne, the son of William and Edith (Henline) Roebel. On Nov. 10, 1945 in Fort Wayne he married Virginia Nagel. He moved from Fort Wayne to Cromwell 13 years ago. He was a retired inspector at International Harvester. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Cromwell. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Colleen Leitch of Kimmell; 2 sons, Bill and Jack of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Pauline Siddall of Hamilton, Geraldine Walker of Fort Wayne, and Rosella Hantz of Fremont; a brother, Russell Roebel of LaGrange; and 6 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 7-4-1987
Roebel Virginia, 75, died Friday in Woodview Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. She was born September 21, 1923 and was employed at Lincoln Life Insurance Co. for 12 years until her retirement in 1980. Her husband, Paul, died in 1997. Surviving are 2 sons, William and Jack of Fort Wayne; one daughter, Colleen Leitch of Kimmell; and 3 brothers, Donald and James Nagel of Fort Wayne and Herbert Nagel of Atlanta. Services Monday in Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-13-1998
Roebuck Branson, 79, former Albion resident, died last Monday in Parkview Hospital. He was a retired farmer and former grocery owner in Albion. He bought out Henry Hart in the late 1930’s. He was owner of large acreage in the north side of Fort Wayne and it has become shopping centers, plazas and Canterbury Green Apartments. His wife, Doris, survives, also 2 daughters, Melody Richey, Albion, and Phyllis Wells, Fort Wayne. He was a member of Albion Lodge 97 F&AM, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine and an associate member in Venice, Fla., and Guadalajara, Mexico. A son, Neal, was killed in WW II. Services last Thursday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Roebuck Doris L, 84, died March 6 at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Kennard and had lived 50 years in Fort Wayne. Her husband, Branson, died in 1978. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Wells, Fort Wayne, and Melody Richey of Albion; one sister, Elsie Leggett, Garrett; and five grandchildren. Services Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-13-1986 + 3-6-1986
Roesener Kellie G, 4 days old, of LaOtto, died July 17 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are parents, David and Annette; a sister, Amber; a brother Joshua; grandparents, James and Janet Boyce of Avilla, and Milton and Miriam Roesener of Fort Wayne. Private services at St. Mary’s Church, Avilla. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 7-30-1998
Rogers Albert N was born Oct. 22, 1852 and died at his home in Mongo, Ind. Oct. 2, 1929. Surviving are his companion, Ida E. Rogers; one sister, Esther L. Seaburn; 3 nieces, Alma Dillon of Kendallville, Bertha Masten of LaGrange, and Zelma Swihart of Kendallville, children of a brother, Henry, deceased. Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was married to Ida E. Bassett on Feb. 23, 1876. + 10-2-1929
Rogers Alta, youngest daughter of Joseph and Mary Nicodemus, was born in Albion on July 15, 1883 and died on Feb. 24, 1929 at her home in Albion, aged 45 years, 7 months and 9 days. She married Clyde Rogers Oct. 12, 1901. They had 3 children, Burl of Tiffin, Ohio, Gerald and J. C. who live at home. Also surviving are the husband; 3 grandchildren; one brother, Edwin; and two sisters, Mrs. Perry Coe and Mrs. V. E. Ray of Albion. Funeral Tuesday at the Wesleyan Church. + 2-?-1929
Rogers Annabel Melissa, 78, died Dec. 19, 2003 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Wayne Twp, Noble County on Sept. 22, 1925 to Charles L. and Nina M. (Krieger) Longyear. A 1943 graduate of Kendallville High School, she graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. and received her master's degree of education from Ball State University in 1952. She taught for 31 years, mostly at Wayne Center Elementary School, retiring in 1988. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She married Robert C. Rogers on Aug. 1, 1950 at Wayne Center United Methodist Church. He died Aug. 11, 2003. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Sherry of Middletown, Ind., and Wesley and Patty of Ekalaka, Mont.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tim Stahl of Archbold, Ohio, and Beth and Bruce Banks of Adrian, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Rex Cochard of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren, Sondra, Nathan and Kendra Stahl, Laura and Lyndsey Banks, Branson, Alyssa, Rebekah and Caleb Rogers. Preceding her in death also were 2 brothers, Elmer and Charles Longyear; and 2 sisters, Mae DePew and Mary Cochard. Services Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 12-20-2003
Rogers Bradley Wayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rogers, Wolcottville, died Sunday. Born June 19, 1966 at LaGrange, he is survived by the parents; two sisters, Sherry Jo and Dawn Kay; a brother, Robin Lee; and grandparents, Ralph Sponhauer, Cromwell, and Mrs. Helen Rogers, Kendallville. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 7-?-1966 + 7-?-1966
Rogers Claude E, 65, local druggist, missing since Tuesday when his rowboat was found at the east end of Sacrider Lake northwest of here, the boat anchor and part of its rope missing, was recovered today by Gerald Sage and Frank Vanderbosch from the lake. The body was found in about 30 feet of water in the middle of the east end of the 40-acre lake with about four feet of the anchor rope, the heavy anchor still on it, tied in a slip knot on the right angle. Operator of the Economy Drug Store at Avilla since 1937, he was a drug salesman and lived in Fort Wayne before moving to Avilla. Surviving in addition to the wife are a daughter, Roslyn, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Mull, Logansport, and Mrs. Helen Rupert, Fort Wayne. The body is at McKee and Clark Funeral Home, Avilla, where services will be conducted Friday. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 10-12-1950 + 10-?-1950
Rogers Clyde P, 75, a native of Albion, died July 27, the result of a heart attack. He was a well driller. Surviving are 3 sons, Gerald, Albion, Burl of Milford and J. C. of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services will be Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1954
Rogers Dora (Heintzelman), 86, died Friday in the Kendallville Nursing Home. She had lived at 524 S. Main St. and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Her husband, Giles, died in 1966. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Joanna) Frehse, Kendallville; a son, Marion E., R. 4, Kendallville; and a brother, Charles Heintzelman, Laurel; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Monday at the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-16-1976 + 9-?-1976
Rogers Frances A, 80, E. 4th St., Milford, died in Goshen Hospital May 29. She had fractured a hip one month ago. Born Nov. 9, 1903 in Garrett, she was the daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Bianski) Johnson. She married Burl E. Rogers Sept. 28, 1921. He died in 1975. She had been a Milford resident for 33 years. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Mary Jane) Hiatt, Littleton, Colo., and Mrs. Robert (Joan) Niebert, North Webster; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. One daughter, 6 sisters and 7 brothers preceded her in death. + 5-29-1984
Rogers Gerald N, about 64, died Nov. 5, 1969 at Goshen Hospital. He was born June 7, 1905 in Albion and had been a rural mail carrier for many years. He was married to Grace Guthrie, who survives with a son, Glade of Cromwell; and a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Jeanne) Sautter of Elkhart; 2 brothers, Burl of Milford and J. C. of Ashley; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion Nov. 7. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-?-1969
Rogers Giles C, 81, 524 S. Main St., Avilla, died Monday in McCray Hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1885, in Ohio, the son of John and Eva Horner Rogers. He married Dora Heintzelman in the Albion Methodist parsonage in 1912. Forty-two years ago he came to Avilla from Albion. He was a retired section foreman for the B&O Railroad and a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance Workers and of Calvary Methodist Church. Surviving are the wife; one son, Marion E., R. 2, Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Joanna) Frehse, Kendallville; a brother, Ernest, LaPorte; four grandchildren. Funeral today in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-22-1966 + 10-?-1966
Rogers Grace M, 94, of Cromwell died November 23, 1999 in Kosciusko County Hospital. She was born March 20, 1905 in Jefferson Twp in Noble County to Elmer and Harriet (Campbell) Guthrie. She married Gerald Rogers on December 1, 1929 in Albion. He died November 5, 1969. She was a lifetime area resident, serving as Noble County treasurer from 1965 to 1973. A 1923 graduate of Albion High School, she was a member of Homemakers Club and Calvary Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Jeanne) Sautter of Elkhart; a son, Glade of Cromwell; 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-23-1999
Rogers Helen Maxine, 73, died March 11, 1995 in St. Anne Home, Fort Wayne. She was born in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, on August 20, 1921 to Brenton and Viola (Truelove) Loveall. On December 11, 1943 in Albion she married Jesse Rogers. He died July 12, 1962. A homemaker, she was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church. Surviving are 3 sons, Jerry and Larry of Fort Wayne and Gary of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Raymond (Virginia) Moore of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Treesh; and a half-brother, Wilbur Loveall. Funeral Thursday in Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 3-11-1995
Rogers Irilla (Mrs. SCT), 23, of Wayne Twp died of Bright’s disease Dec. 31. Funeral was Thursday and interment was made in Swan Twp where her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin, reside. ^ 1-4-1889
Rogers J. C., 76, of R. 1, Cromwell, died Friday at his residence. He was born in Albion Oct. 14, 1912, the son of Clyde and Alta (Nicodemus) Rogers. He was a retired farmer. His only immediate survivors are a sister-in-law, Grace Rogers, R. 1, Cromwell, with whom he made his home; and several cousins. Two brothers preceded him in death. Services today in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-13-1989
Rogers Jerry W, 60, died July 9, 2005 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born September 18, 1944 in Kendallville to Jesse and Helen (Loveall) Rogers. He married Sarah Dudley on September 29, 2001 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Stacey of DeLand; 5 stepdaughters; one stepson; 2 brothers, Larry of Fort Wayne and Gary of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a son, Bradley W. He worked in retail sales and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church where services were held. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 7-14-2005
Rogers John, 92, died at the residence of his son-in-law Sept. 15. He was one of the pioneers of northern Indiana and had resided in New Haven, Allen County, for 50 years previous to his removal to this city 3 or 4 years ago. His remains were taken to New Haven for interment where his son resides. ^ 9-19-1877
Rogers John William Johnson was born Oct. 2, 1846 in Noble County, the son of Eliphalet and Delia Rogers, and died Jan. 29, aged 84 years, 3 months and 27 days. When a young man he went to Ohio and there met Eva Horner, whom he married. After living in Ohio 3 years, they returned to this county, where he lived until the time of his death. Left to mourn are 2 sons, Giles C. of Avilla, and Ernest C., LaPorte; and 4 grandchildren. Six sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 1-?-1931
Rogers Leland, 76, died in Lakeland General Hospital, Lakeland, Florida, April 27. He was born July 31, 1904 in Miami County, the son of Justin and Edith (White) Rogers. He married May Ann Zeigler. A member of F & AM Lodge of Huntertown, he was also a member of the Eastern Star in Roann. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Margaret Hoot, Huntertown; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Service May 1 in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Garden of Memorials near Huntington. ~ 5-14-1981 + 4-27-1981
Rogers Lophena May (Probst) was killed last Monday at her home near Bakertown by a mad bull. She and her daughter were the only ones at home at the time of the accident. They had finished their dinner and the daughter was washing the dishes while the mother took a dish pan and started for the truck patch. The bull had been tied in the barn for some time and was being prepared to be taken to the Kendallville Fair. It is thought that being tied up made the animal mad. He broke the tie chain and was in a field. On the way to the truck patch the bull attacked her, nearly mutilating the body with his horns and hoofs. A neighbor lady discovered the terrible predicament as she was coming towards Rogers’ house and informed the daughter. She was born May 8, 1880, three miles southeast of Garrett, Ind. She married Henry Rogers Sept. 10, 1898. She died Aug. 27, 1928 at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 19 days at her late home 5 ½ miles southeast of Albion. Funeral was Wednesday from the Rehoboth Church and burial in that cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Henry; one daughter, Arlene at home, and two daughters, Lucille now Mrs. Norman Ayers of Baltimore, Md., Sharlotte, now Mr. Harold Huff at Washington, D.C.; 3 sisters. ~ 8-20-1928. + 8-27-1928
Rogers Mariah, wife of O. F. Rogers, died at Kendallville Jan. 23, aged 76 years and 4 months. She was born in 1812 at Harrisburg, Pa. and married July 4, 1839 at Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of the Baptist Church and leaves a husband; 3 sons and 2 daughters. Funeral on the 25th. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-1-1889
Rogers Marion E, 71, died Wednesday in Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born August 29, 1927 in Avilla, and became a son of Giles and Dora (Heintzelman) Rogers. He married Norma Jane Frost April 23, 1946 in Angola. He worked in the foundry business since 1947, retiring from Lane Foundry in the early 1980s as a production manager. He was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville; F&AM Avilla Lodge, and Scottish Rite and Mizpah Temple of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Perry Lawrence of Kendallville, Candice and John Smith of LaGrange; 2 brothers, Jim and John Bolton of Big Rapids, Mich.; a sister, Evelyn Neal of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Scott and Lori Lawrence, Tammy Gregory and Todd Smith; and 3 great-grandchildren, Samuel Lawrence, Kaylee and Taylor Gregory. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-20-1999
Rogers Mary Ann died Wednesday at the home of her son-in-law, Elmer Boughey, southwest of this city. Funeral was held from the residence Thursday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 3-15-1901
Rogers Michael Eugene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Rogers, R. R. 2, Kendallville, died at birth Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Diana Lynn and Candice Kay, at home, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Frost, Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Giles Rogers. Graveside rites Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-6-1960
Rogers Oliver F was born in Redding, Vermont, Aug. 23, 1810; was married at Cleveland, Ohio July 4, 1842 to Mariah Bradburn, with whom he lived until her death Jan. 23, 1889. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters. He was the youngest of a family of 7, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, all of whom preceded him to the other world. He united with the First Baptist Church of Kendallville in 1889. His death occurred at Kendallville April 25. Funeral was at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. A. Floyd, on April 27. His age was 83 years 8 months and 2 days. ^ 5-4-1894
Rogers Priscilla was born in Mercer County, Pa., July 18, 1830, daughter of Isaac and Hannah Gage, and died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Seaburn, March 21, 1917, aged 86 years, 8 months and 3 days. She married Horace B. Rogers April 13, 1848. He died Jan. 23, 1901, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days. They had six children, only 2 of whom are left, Mrs. Fred Seaburn and Albert, who live at the old homestead. There are 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her mother died when she was 6 months old; her father when she was 7 years old. She was cared for by Mrs. Harvey Ohmstead, then Miss Sarah Gage, until she was 4 years old. Her father then married Nancy Reed. She had 2 half-brothers, Samuel and Byra Gage, both being dead. Mrs. Timmis of LaGrange being a stepsister, Mrs. Labadie of South Bend and Mrs. Dan Saunter of White Pigeon. During the winter of 1831 and 1832 her father left his native home in Penn. for a new home in the west, coming the long journey with bobsleds. When they arrived at Coldwater, Mich. the snow was gone and they continued their journey on horseback to the home of a dying sister who lived on the banks of Lake Gage. This lake is supposed to be named in honor of this noted Gage family. Until recently she had in her possession a lynchpin wagon of those olden days. Many of the planks in the plank road from Mongo to South Milford were from the Rogers farm. + 1-23-1901
Rogers Robert Charles, 80, died Aug. 11, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. A lifetime farmer, he was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Kendallville where he taught Sunday School. He was a graduate of Matthews High School. He was born June 29, 1923 in Blackford County to Charles and Bertha (Payne) Rogers. On Aug. 1, 1950 he married Annabel Longyear at the Wayne Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Philip and Sherry of Middletown and Wesley and Patty of Ekalaka, Mont.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tim Stahl of Archbold, Ohio and Beth and Bruce Banks of Adrian, Mich.; a sister, Charlotte Mitchener of Couch, Mo.; and 9 grandchildren, Sondra, Nathan and Kendra Stahl, Laura and Lyndsey Banks, Branson, Alyssa, Rebekah and Caleb Rogers. He was preceded in death by a brother, David, in 1987. Services Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 8-13-2003
Rogers Sanford C T, son of Charles and Sarah Rogers, was born at Garrett, DeKalb County, Ind. Dec. 21, 1862, and died at his residence 3 ½ miles northwest of Kendallville Nov. 30, 1895, aged 21years, 11 months and 9 days. He was superintendent of Wayne Center Sunday School for nearly 3 years. He married Irilla Ervin in 1882 and she died 7 years ago. In 1890 he married Sabie Hovarter and they had one daughter, Myrl. He leaves a wife, child, father, mother, 2 sisters and 3 brothers to mourn. Funeral from Wayne Center Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + No date ^ 12-13-1895
Rogers Sarah H, widow of the late Henry Rogers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delbert Swihart on the old Parry farm east of LaGrange Saturday. She was born in LaGrange County Jan. 11, 1860, dying at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 10 days. The daughter of the late Sam McCally, she had lived in the county all her life. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Swihart, Mrs. Dewey Dillon of Springfield Twp, and Mrs. Walter Maston in Elkhart. In the old home family there are yet living 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 3 half-brothers. Funeral Tuesday from the Swihart home. Burial, Rogers Cemetery in Springfield Twp. + 2-?-1914
Rogers William C was born in Shelby County, Ind. Dec. 1, 1837, and died March 6, aged 61 years 3 months and 5 days. In 1853 he married Proan Bennet. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters. Three of these children died in childhood, their mother following them in 1864. He married Mary M. Miller and to them were born 10 children, 2 of whom have also died. In 1880 he, with his family, removed to the west and lived there until 1888 when they returned to Indiana, settling in Kendallville. He was again married in 1891 to Mary Lehr, and they had one son. During the Civil War he enlisted in the service of this county and at the close of the war received an honorable discharge. Funeral at the family residence. ^ 3-10-1899
Roginson Eliza Fannie was born in Watertown, N.Y. March 27, 1847; died June 30, 1898 aged 54 years 3 months 3 days.
Roginson Elizabeth died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Badger, Sunday. She was buried Tuesday. ^ 7-3-1885
Roher David B, 69, of R. 3, Ligonier, died today in Goshen Hospital from a congenital heart failure. Born Aug. 3, 1913 in Clear Springs, Md., he was the son of Samuel and Lessie (Repp) Roher. On Dec. 7, 1940 in Kimmell he married Eunice Hill. A retired truck driver, he had lived in the Ligonier community 42 years. He was a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Connie) Weber of Albion; a son, Jack of Ligonier; 3 brothers, Herman of Clear Springs, Page of Littleton, Pa., and Edwin of Haines City, Fla.; and 4 grandchildren. Services Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-1-1982
Rohloff Frederica nee Reichman was born in Mechlenberg, Germany on Aug. 30, 1841. Here she grew to womanhood and in 1862 was married to John Rohloff. Two years after their marriage they emigrated to this county, locating in Kendallville. Later they moved to Iowa, where they lived for 9 years, after which they returned to this city. They had eight children. Two sons and 2 daughters have died. She was a member of the Evangelical Association. She died April 12, 63 years 7 months and 12 days of age. She leaves a companion, 3 sons, one daughter, grandchildren. Funeral last Saturday. ^ 4-21-1905
Rohm Florence A, 90, died Monday at Riverview Care Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Pleasant Lake, she lived in Woodburn since 1987. Her husband, Leonard, died in 1989. Surviving are a daughter, Loraine Brenneke of Woodburn; a son, Marion of Cromwell; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church, Woodburn. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-7-1991
Rohm Leonard M "Pete", 90, died Sunday in Golden Years Homestead. A native of Waterloo, he had lived in Fort Wayne since July 1988. He retired 28 years ago from New York Central Railroad after 42 years as a telegrapher. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Florence of Woodburn; a daughter, Loraine Brenneke of Woodburn; a son, Marion of Cromwell; and 7 grandchildren. Services Thursday in E. Harper & Son Funeral Home in New Haven. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-14-1989
Rohm Marion L, 87, of Cromwell, died Sept. 5, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a farmer and project supervisor with INDOT before retiring after 32 years of service. He served with the U.S. Army in WW II and received 4 Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct medal. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ligonier and was a member of West Noble American Legion Post 243. He was born Dec. 5, 1918 in Corunna to Leonard and Florence (Lacey) Rohm. He married Nina L. VanAman on Jan. 29, 1949 in Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and Julia of Rome City and James of Kimmell; 2 daughters, Rosalie Rohm of Fishers and Michelle VanWassenhove of Chicago; a sister, Loraine Brenneke of Woodburn; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Mary Elizabeth in 1972. Mass of Christian Burial Sunday at St. Patrick's Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 9-7-2006
Rohm Nina, 90, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, McCordsville since March 2010, died on October 25, 2012. She was the last survivor of John and Mary VanAman’s 5 children. Apart from her military service, she spent her entire life in Indiana. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1940 and earned an R.N. degree from Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and a B.S. and M.A. degree in education from Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. She was a veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific as a nurse anesthetist. She had to a 21-year teaching career in the Cromwell and West Noble elementary schools, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier and the American Legion. She was predeceased by sisters, Helen (VanAman) Harper and Mary (VanAman) Calbeck; by brothers, Bill and John VanAman; by daughter, Mary Elizabeth; by son, James; and by husband, Marion. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Julie Rohm; daughter and son-in-law, Rosalie and Frank Sparzo; daughter, Chelle VanWassenhove; grandchildren, Pete Bradley and Jason and Dana Higgs; and great-grandchildren, Carson, Madelyn, Pete, Jr., and Sammy. Funeral Nov. 3 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery with full military honors. ^ 10-30-2012
Rohrer Louise M, 81, died October 29, 1997 at her rural Churubusco home. She was born September 29, 1916 in Beirda, Germany, a daughter of William and Sophia Narwold Hitzemann. She lived in Germany until she was 9 years old, then moved to New Haven. In 1954 she moved to the Churubusco area. On December 23, 1937 she married Ralph A. Rohrer who died February 9, 1986. She was a janitor at Dana Corp in Churubusco for 19 years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco. Surviving are daughters Marilyn Rose of Churubusco and Gloria LeBeau of Huntertown; a son, Ronald of Churubusco; a sister, Minnie Doehrman of Columbia City; a brother, Fred Hitzemann of New Haven; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Services Sunday in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-29-1997
Rolland David, 72, died at Tampa, Fla. Feb. 25, 1970. He was spending a 3-months vacation there. He was born in Scotland and is the father of Betty Rolland Allen of Kendallville, and father-in-law of Larry Allen, pharmacist at Fischer’s Village Pharmacy in Albion. He was president of the Dix-Kelly Electrical Co. in Fort Wayne. + 2-?-1970
Roller Therese (Benfer), about 74, was discovered dead in her bed at her Wolf Lake home Nov. 21 by her sister, Mr. J. E. Luckey. She was a native of the Wolf Lake community. Death was attributed to angina pectoris. She had gone to California about 55 years ago and returned to Wolf Lake five years ago. He husband died a year before her return to Wolf Lake. Bonham & Miser Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements. + 11-?-1944
Rollert Walter died in Miami, Fla. last Friday of a coronary attack. He was a summer resident of Lake Wawasee and spent his winters in the Florida city. Survivors include the widow, Harriett; one son, Vernon. + 3-?-1959
Rollins Adah M, 83, of Cromwell, died Thursday at her residence. She was born Dec. 31, 1896 in Ky., the daughter of Oliver and Mary Ellen (Ginter) Reed. On Aug. 23, 1917 in Yale, she married Ernest Rollins, who died May 9, 1972. She was a member of Cromwell United Methodist Church. Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Gene (Juanita) Felts of Syracuse and Irene Fisher of Cromwell; 5 sons, James Albert of Wolf Lake, Clyde of Ligonier, Herman of Dewart Lake, Kenneth of Cromwell and Eugene of Syracuse; 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Ulrey-Moore Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Rollins Alma Louise, 16, died Feb. 9, 1946. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rollins; 5 brothers, Clyde of Kimmell, and James, Herman, Kenneth and Eugene at home; and 2 sisters, Irene and Juanita at home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery Monday following services at Cromwell. + 2-?-1946
Rollins Caden and Colton, twin sons of Brad and Jennifer Rollins of Albion died March 29 and 30, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; a brother, Blake; grandparents Keith and Jane Kline of Albion and Gregg and Pam Rollins of Albion; great-grandparents, Lois Poyser of Kendallville, Mary Rollins of Wolf Lake and Art Reeve of Albion. Services Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 4-5-2002
Rollins Clyde H, 67, of 1201 S. Martin St., Ligonier, died Thursday in Kenney Retirement Community. Born Jan. 29, 1921 in Mt. Sterling, Ky., he was the son of Ernest and Alma (Reed) Rollins. On April 18, 1944 in Albuquerque, N.M., he married Gertrude West. He moved to this area in 1945 from N.M. and retired in 1983 as a machinist at Dana Corp., Syracuse. He was a WW II Navy veteran and a member of Ligonier Church of Christ and WW II Submarine Veterans. Surviving are his wife; a son, Steven, Ligonier; 2 sisters, Irene Fisher, Cromwell, and Mrs. Ernest (Juanita) Felts of Syracuse; 3 brothers, Herman of North Webster, Kenny of Cromwell, and Eugene of Syracuse; and 2 grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Private services in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-8-1988
Rollins Earl, 50, resident of the Kendallville area many years, died Monday in Lakeside Hospital. He was a former employee of McCray Mfg. Co. Surviving are the widow, 2 sons, a daughter, one brother and 2 sisters. Funeral was Wednesday. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 8-?-1940
Rollins Ernest, 74, died Tuesday at his home. He was born Feb. 28, 1898 in Morehead, Ky., the son of Hampton and Sarah (Miller) Rollins and was married in 1917 in Yale, Ky. to Ada Reed. He was a resident of Cromwell 33 years and was a carpenter. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gene Felps, Syracuse, and Mrs. Irene Fisher, Cromwell; 5 sons, Clyde and Eugene, Ligonier, James, Albion, Herman, Dewart Lake, and Kenneth, Cromwell; 3 sisters in Ohio and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1972
Rollins Gertrude, 75, died December 25, 2000 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born October 3, 1925 in Hazard County, Ky., to Grover and Lula (Hanes) West. She married Clyde H. Rollins in 1944 in Santa Fe, N.M. He died in 1988. A homemaker, she was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are a son, Steven of Ligonier; a brother, Richard West of Syracuse; 3 sisters, Imogene Johnson, Betty Fisher and Audrey Bishop of Ligonier; and 2 grandchildren, Dani and Sean Rollins. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister. Private services. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-27-2000
Rollins Ira A "Ick", 64, R. 3, North Colony, Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born July 29, 1904 in Kendallville, the son of Sanford and Gertrude (Hathaway) Rollins, he was a lifetime resident here. He retired Aug. 1, 1972 from Motor Wheel Corp. in LaGrange. He was married Nov. 25, 1937 in Auburn to Helen M. Miller. Surviving are his widow; a son, William D., Grand Rapids, Mich.; a daughter, Virginia Peacock, Bloomington, Ind.; and 2 brothers, Forrest T., Denver, Colo., and H. Dale, Roanoke. He was a past exalted ruler of Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194 and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 11-?-1973
Rollins James A, 66, of Wolf Lake, died last Wednesday (d. 5-15-1985) at his residence. Born in Frenchburg, Ky., June 11, 1918, he was the son of Ernest and Adah (Reed) Rollins. In Dec. 1949 he married Mary Seymoure. He moved from Albion to Wolf Lake 12 years ago. A veteran of WW II, he was a trucker and member of the Albion American Legion and Ligonier VFW. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Barbara Gordon, LaOtto, Rebecca Edwards, Albion; 3 sons, Gregg and Edward of Albion, and Douglas of Goshen; 2 sisters, Irene Fisher of Cromwell, and Juanita Felts of Syracuse; 4 brothers, Clyde of Ligonier, Kenneth of Cromwell, and Gene and Herman of Syracuse; and 6 grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 5-15-1985
Rollins Kenneth L, 70, of Cromwell, died Dec. 11, 2007 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He had worked at Monsanto and was a self-employed construction worker. He was a member of VFW Wolf Lake Post 4717 and American Legion Ligonier Post 243. A graduate of Cromwell High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was born July 9, 1937 in Huntertown to Ernest and Adah (Reed) Rollins. Surviving are 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman and Gail Rollins of Goshen and Eugene and Beverly Rollins of Syracuse; a sister, Irene Fisher of Cromwell; and a daughter, Tammy of Syracuse. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Clyde; and 2 sisters, Alma Rollins and Juanita Felts. Services Friday at Knepper's Reception Hall. Burial, Sparta Cemetery with military rites. ^ 12-13-2007
Rollins Martha E, 75, died March 6 in Defiance County, Ohio. She was born in Kendallville to Merle D. and Cleah Holcomb. She was a 1938 graduate of Kendallville High School. Her husband, Forrest T. Rollins, died in 1990. Surviving are 2 sons, Thomas of Mattawan, Mich., and David of Auburn; a daughter, Paula Roth of Defiance; a brother, Morton Holcomb of Fort Wayne; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Mast-Mock Hoffman Funeral Home, Defiance. Burial, Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance County. + 3-6-1996
Rollins Mary H, of Churubusco, died July 29, 2008 at her home. She had been a nurses' aide at Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne and retired from its laundry in 2004 after 26 years of service. She was a member of American Legion Post 157 Ladies Auxiliary in Churubusco, Columbia City FOE Auxiliary and Churubusco VFW Post 3846 Auxiliary. She was born in Kendallville on March 1, 1942 to James and Elizabeth (Rodgers) Ohlwine. She married Clyde A. Rollins on Sept. 16, 1962 in Churubusco. Surviving are her husband; her children and spouses, Rick and Cyndi Rollins of Churubusco, Vicki and Dave Hochstetler of Topeka, Sandy and Max Herendeen and Tammy and Rob Crooks of Columbia City, Penny Rollins of Churubusco; her father of Kendallville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Ruth Guthrie of Avilla and Greg and Judy Guthrie of Kendallville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Penny and Dave Dickie and Phyllis and Larry McGahen of Kendallville; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, 2 sisters and a grandson. Services Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-30-2008
Rollins Mary L,89, of Wolf Lake, died Dec. 31, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She worked for the Monsanto Corp. in Ligonier from 1971 until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the Retired Telephone Operators Club and the York Township Homemakers Club. She was born on Nov. 24, 1924, in Noble County to Homer R. and Alice Amelia “Millie” (Erdly) Seymoure. On Dec. 16, 1949, she married James A. Rollins in Goshen. He died May 15, 1985. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara S. (Doug) Roe of Albion and Rebecca L. (Doug) Edwards of Fort Wayne; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gregg J. (Pam) Rollins of Albion, Douglas J. (Mariellyn) Rollins of Cedarburg, Wis., and Edward J. (Paula) Rollins of Terre Haute; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Eva Haney and Barbara Wilcoxson, and 2 brothers, Keith and Fred Seymoure, precede her in death. Funeral, Saturday at the Sugar Grove Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2014
Roman Johnny C, 81, died unexpectedly Tuesday in his Kendallville residence. He was born in Omaha, Neb., January 15, 1912 to Constantine and Anna (Frazie) Roman. On October 2, 1938 in Detroit he married Helen Catherine Micu. He spent 20 years in Detroit before moving to Kendallville where he retired in 1973 after 33 years as owner-operator of Johnny Roman Ford in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife and a sister, Anna Telvin of Canton, Mich. A sister, Mary Haison, preceded him in death. Private family services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 7-27-1993
Romine Clara A, about 90, (b. 5-10-1867) died Oct. 15, 1957 at her home here. She was a former resident of DeKalb County and has lived here about 25 years. She was a member of the Albion Methodist Church. Surviving are 3 sons, Gin of Auburn, Dale of Miami, Fla., and Wayne of Albion; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral this afternoon. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. + 10-?-1957
Romine Harry C died Oct. 22, 1940. He was the son of Herby and Clara Freeman Romine, born May 5, 1894 near Leo, Ind., where he lived until he was a young man. On Nov. 25, 1916 he married Vera Houghton and to this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born, three of whom are living, Leo, Velda and Delores, Leon, the twin of Leo, only lived for 24 days. Besides the wife and children he leaves to mourn his mother and 3 brothers, Glenn of Auburn, Dale of Winchester and Wayne of Albion. Funeral at the Wesleyan Methodist Church last Thursday. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 10-?-1940
Romine Leo E, 60, 221 W. Whitley St., Churubusco, died Saturday in the emergency room at Parkview Hospital. He had suffered a heart attack. He was a native of DeKalb County and was born in Spencerville Sept. 15, 1918 to Harry and Vera Houghton Romine. He retired Jan. 1, 1978 from Dana Corp. in Fort Wayne On Jan. 18, 1941 he married Edith Clouse in Sturgis, Mich. and they had spent their entire married life in Churubusco. He was a member of the Churubusco United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. John (Linda) Barrett of R. 3, Churubusco, Mrs. Allen (Beverly) Gordon of R. 2, Garrett, and Bonita Gordon of Holiday Park, Churubusco; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Deloris Collins of South Bend, and Mrs. Lawrence Wolf of Avilla. Services Monday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 7-12-1979 + 7-?-1979
Romine Wayne, 84, of Albion, died May 30, 1995 in the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Allen County on January 15, 1911 to Herby and Clara (Freeman) Romine. He had lived in Albion since 1946 and owned the Radio & Fix-It Shop, retiring in 1973. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 246 in Albion. Survivors are nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Harry, Glenn and Dale, are deceased. Services June 2 in Asbury Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. + 5-30-1995
Rommes Everett J, 77, former Kendallville resident who recently resided in Fayetteville, Ark. died April 3. Before retiring from E. I. DuPont de Nemours Co. plant in Linden, N.J., he and his family lived in Cranford, N.J. for many years. He was born Oct. 5, 1897 to Edward J. and Anna (Sherlock) Rommes. He was raised in Kendallville. Surviving are one son, E. Jay, Bushnell, Ill., and one sister, Alean Petrie, Hammond, Ind. Funeral at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Burial, Mt. Comfort Cemetery. + 4-?-1975
Romy Anna Elizabeth, 58, 536 E. Lewis St., wife of Lucien Romy, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne Wednesday from injuries suffered when an automobile in which she was riding crashed into the side of the Brown Bridge over the creek near Albion last Monday night. She is survived by her husband; 2 sons, John and Bernard; one daughter, Ella; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Maude Jerome, all of Fort Wayne; and one brother, John Pennyfather of Andrews. She was a member of the Methodist Church. + 9-?-1925
Ronallo Mardello, 70, died Tuesday. Surviving are a brother, John Carter, Kendallville; 3 sons, Charles and Robert of Chicago, and Marv, Simi Valley, Calif.; 2 daughters, Linda of Simi Valley, and Donna of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several grandchildren. Services at Mt. Sinai Church, Simi Valley, Thursday. + 11-23-1980
Roof Elizabeth 78y11m6d, was born in Huron Co., Ohio, Aug 27, 1840, and died at the James Stephenson home in Albion, April 3, 1919. She was the youngest of the 5 daughters of William and Susanna Skeels, all of whom with the exception of one sister, Mrs. Rachel Arthur, of Churubusco, have preceded her in death. She had two brothers, David and William, the latter of whom survives. Feb. 23, 1859 she married Geo. W. and as they were never blessed with children the husband lingers to mourn. Funeral April 5 at the Stephenson residence. Burial, Chapel Cemetery. * Albion New Era April 1919
Roof George W, 80y10m14d, pioneer citizen, author, journalist, publisher and merchant, died at the home of James T. Stevenson, north of this city April 15, 1919. He was a native of East Palestine, Ohio, where he was born June 1, 1838. In 1859 married Elizabeth Skeels, who died April 3, 1919. For many years Mr. Roof followed the printer’s trade and was an expert. He then became a publisher and writer and for the past twenty years had conducted the South Side Grocery in Albion. Mr. Roof published The Albion Democrat from 1857 to 1859 and was for a short time connected with the Albion New Era. He also published a paper, The Truth Seeker, at Angola, and later the Noble County Journal at Kendallville. At various periods in his life he had either published or been connected mechanically with papers in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. He was also a writer, not only of articles and books pertaining to his chosen trade, but of family and local history and to a small extent entered the field of fiction. His fiction was based on pioneer life, Indian traditions and customs, folklore and superstitions. He taught 8 successive terms of school at Wolf Lake Burr Oak and Green Center. Obsequies at the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Chapel Cemetery. * April 1919
Roop Connie L, 64, died Saturday in Whitley Memorial Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., March 21, 1932 to Richard and Alice (Slaten) Walls. On June 20, 1947 she married Rex E. Roop in Walnut Ridge, Ark. She moved to the Churubusco area 30 years ago and was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jaquavia) Meth Jr. of Galveston, Texas; a sister, Clarine Christian of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday in St. John Bosco Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. + 3-1-1997
Roop Malinda, 66, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died Monday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Kirkpatrick, 4 miles east of Lisbon. Surviving are 3 sons and a daughter, David of DeKalb County, Elmer of Hicksville, O., Jay of Fremont, and Mrs. Nelson Conkle of Garrett; 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. Emma Pollock of Kimmell and Mrs. Charles Kirkpatrick of near the city, and John Johnson of Richland Twp. Funeral Thursday at Sixteen Church. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Roop Rex E, 75, formerly of Churubusco, died Sept. 1, 2005 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City. He had been a foreman at Wirco Inc. in Avilla for more than 25 years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco. He served in the U.S. Air Force 1947-1950. He was born July 18, 1930 in Decatur to Clarence and Doratha (Hakes) Roop. On June 20, 1947 in Walnut Ridge, Ark., he married Connie L. Wall. She died March 1, 1997. Surviving are a daughter, Jaquavia Meth of Rancho Cordova, Calif.; 3 brothers, David and James Roop of W. Va., and Arthur Roop of Bluffton; 4 sisters, Carol Harvey and Ruth Werst of Decatur, Vera Bauman of Muncie and Margie Thompson of Grover Hill, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth Wilbur-Hogue, Bill Lock and Laura Lock-Duncan. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald. Graveside services Saturday at Ege Cemetery. ^ 9-7-2005
Root Darlene Joan, 31, R. 1, Kendallville, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Kendallville, she was the daughter of John A. and Hildegarde Christen Morr, born July 5, 1942. She married Albert J. Root Aug. 14, 1960 in Kendallville. He survives, along with 2 daughters, Catherine Marie 12, and Melissa Kay 2, both at home; parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Christen; a sister, Mrs. Walter (Jacqueline) Hamlin, R. 2, Wolcottville; and 3 brothers, John L., Clayton W., and Delbert E. of Kendallville. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Root Donna C, 48, of 213 Clark St., died Monday at Taylor-Made Inc. where she had been employed the past 17 years. She was born in Sparta Twp Sept. 20, 1933 to Oliver C. and Cecil (Leamon) Vannette. She married Wayne J. Root in South Milford March 2, 1952. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her mother in Ligonier; her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Terry Lee (Mary Beth) Howell of New Haven; 3 sons, Michael W. of Celina, Ohio, and Mark L. and Charles A. at home; 2 sisters, Retha Hauck of Alexandria, Mich., and Juanita Plank of Constantine, Mich.; 2 brothers, Robert Leamon of Niles, Mich., and Fred Vannette of Rome City; and 5 grandchildren. A sister and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-22-1982
Root Edna M, 86, of Albion, died Tuesday (d. 3-7-1989) in Chalet Village, Berne. She was born March 12, 1902, the daughter of John and Selma (Liechty) Mettler. She had worked for the Noble County Soil and Water Conservation Service in Albion and was well-known in the area as an artist. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Noble County Art Association. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Frances Loomis of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Graveside services Friday in Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-7-1989
Root Frances Holsinger, 64, died Oct. 24 at Good Samaritan hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. She was a past resident of Ligonier. She was a member of the Forresters and the Phoenix Roadrunner Hockey Booster Club. She was an assistant manager of a delicatessen. Survivors are her daughter; Mrs. Bonnie Harp, and granddaughter, Mrs. Paula Colony of Phoenix, Ariz. Services Oct. 28 at Green Acres Mortuary in Glendale, Ariz. + 10-24-1980
Root Frank was born Nov. 7, 1894 and died Oct. 12, 1962. Services at Presbyterian Church, Albion, Oct. 15, 1962. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1962
Root Jack F (M/Sgt) (b.7-6-1925 - d.10-9-1951) was killed in action in Korea. Final rites were Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his widow and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Root; and grandmother, Mrs. F. P. Root, all of Albion. + 10-?-1951
Root Sarah, 93, died Aug. 16, 1957 at McCray Hospital where she was a patient after suffering a fractured arm in a fall that same day. Surviving are a son, Frank C.; and a sister, Mrs. Alden VanEpps of Clinton, Iowa. Funeral at Shaddock Funeral Home in Clinton Monday. Burial, Oakland Cemetery, Clinton. + 8-?-1957
Roscoe Alcy N, daughter of Rufus and Esther Barr, was born in Essex County, N.Y. on Oct. 29, 1826. This family moved to Ohio when Alcy was five years old. She was married in March 1857 to James Roscoe, who preceded her in death nearly 24 years ago. In the spring of 1861 they, with their son, Nelson, came in an ox-drawn covered wagon to Indiana and settled on a farm in Green Twp. In 1863 they moved to the farm in York Twp, known as the Evergreen Farm, where she spent the remainder of her life. They had three children, two dying in early childhood and only Nelson (now deceased) living to manhood, who is the father of J. C. Roscoe, who with his family lived with and cared for the deceased the last years of her life. She and her husband were active members of the Christian Church of Merriam. She had the distinction of being the oldest person in the county at the time of her death, having attained the age of 100 years, two months and 24 days. She leaves one grandson, Nelson J. C. Roscoe; and three great-grandchildren, Zovelda, Nelson Hyre and John Calvin Roscoe. + 1-?-1927
Roscoe Blanche I, 87, died last Sunday at her home in LaVerna Terrace, Avilla. She was born Oct. 14, 1900 in Allen County, the daughter of Edward L. and Alice (Wherry) Ball. She married James M. Applegate in April 1920 and he died in September 1934. In July 1942 she married J. C. Roscoe and he died September in 1972. She was retired secretary for American Red Cross and owned and operated Blanches’s Gift Shop in Albion for many years. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, the Fourth District American Legion Auxiliary, and the Farm Bureau. Surviving are two sons, James A., R. 1, Wawaka, and Wayne E. of R. 4, Albion; a stepson, Nelson of Albion; a sister, Helen McMann, Pleasant Lake; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Asbury Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-14-1988 + 6-5-1988
Roscoe Hazel, 52, died Tuesday at her home in York Twp. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Nelson and John of York Twp; one daughter, Mrs. Zovelda Frymier of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Mrs. Earl Diffendarfer, Syracuse. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Albion, the Home Division of York Twp, the Grange, and Noble County Chorus. Funeral Thursday from First Methodist Church. + 6-?-1940
Roscoe J C b. 2-17-1886 d. 9-7-1972 bu. Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1972
Roscoe James died at his residence in York Twp Aug. 19, 1903. He was born in Elizabethtown, Essex County, N.Y. (among the now famous Adirondack Mountains) on Sept. 11, 1833, and was the oldest son of Levi and Eliza Roscoe. He was one of 7 brothers and had 2 sisters, now deceased. He came from Scotch and English ancestry. He came to Milan, Erie County, Ohio in 1834, where he received his education in the district school of North Milan and where he resided until the spring of 1861. He was married to Alcy N. Barr in March 1857. In the spring of 1861 they and one child came from Milan with a wagon drawn by oxen to Green Twp, occupying 14 days on the journey. He had bought 80 acres in Green Twp before they started. He lived on this land for 2 years, when he seeing that he could not easily acquire additional land, sold it and bought 160 acres in York Twp, which was then in a state of wilderness and which is that part of his farm now situated on the west side of the highway running north and south through. He kept buying more timber land and kept on clearing and improving it until at his death he and his wife were the owners of nearly 600 acres of land, all contiguous and in one body and with large and commodious buildings thereon. About 25 years ago he joined the Free Masons at Albion and eventually became a Knight Templar in Kendallville and took the 32nd degree in 1890 at Indianapolis. He was originally a Republican until about 1888 when he became a Democrat. In 1890 he was elected to the legislature of the state of Indiana as a member of the House, which office he held for one term. He and his wife were the parents of 2 sons and one daughter. Nelson, their oldest child, married Celia Clark of Wolf Lake. He died 15 months after their marriage leaving his wife who has since deceased and a son Nelson J. C., now living. He also leaves 6 brothers, 4 of whom Caselton, Levi and Ransom of Milan and Jay of Norwalk, Ohio, attended the funeral. It was held Saturday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. It is said by members of his family that he went to school with Thomas A. Edison in Milan, Ohio, and that Mr. Edison was a queer student and not brilliant. + 1903
Roscoe John C, 69, died Wednesday at home. He has lived in Fort Wayne since 1945. A U. S. Army veteran, he retired in March 1984 from the U. S. Post Office. Surviving are his wife, Helen; a son, John L. of Indianapolis; his stepmother, Blanche of Albion; a brother, Nelson of Albion; 2 stepbrothers, Wayne Applegate of Albion, and Jim Applegate of Wawaka; and one grandson. Services Saturday in St. Joseph United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 1-27-1988
Roscoe Margaret A "Sally", 79, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born November 12, 1914 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Anson L. and Carrie (Krieger) Huntsman. On June 9, 1935 in Goshen she married Nelson H. Roscoe. A lifetime Noble County resident, she retired from Albion National Bank as a proof machine operator after 23 years. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and OES of Albion. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Roslyn Johnson and Becky Clewell of Albion; 4 grandchildren, Kelly Miller, Amy Parker, Carrie and Ted Clewell; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Huntsman. Funeral Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-15-1993
Roscoe Nelson Hyre, 87, died July 7, 2001 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. He was a retired Noble County farmer and a truck owner-operator for Reith-Riley. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Albion Lodge 97 of the A&AM. He was born Dec. 2, 1913 in Noble County to Nelson J.C. and Hazel L. (Hyre) Roscoe. On June 9, 1935 in Goshen he married Margaret A. Huntsman. She died Nov. 15, 1993. A brother, John, and a sister, Zoevelda Frymier-Willits, also preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Roselyn and Myron Johnson and Becky Clewell of Albion; 2 stepbrothers; 4 grandchildren, Kelly Miller, Amy Parker, Carrie Clewell and Ted Clewell; 5 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-9-2001
Roscoe Nelson J C, 86, was born Feb. 17, 1886 in York Twp, the son of Nelson and Celia (Clark) Roscoe. His wife, Blanche, whom he married July 3, 1942 in Richmond, survives. He was a retired farmer and also operated a gift shop in Albion with his wife for several years. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion, a charter member of Noble County Farm Bureau, a member of Greencastle Grange, Kimmell, Noble County Historical Society and Northeastern Indiana Historical Society. He resided at 208 E. Main St., Albion, and died there Thursday. Surviving in addition to the wife are two sons, John of Fort Wayne and Nelson of Albion; two stepsons, Wayne and James Applegate, both of Albion; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren. One daughter, Zoevelda, and one half-sister, Mamie Hively, preceded him in death. Services Sept. 9 at the Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-14-1972 + 9-?-1972
Rose Alyssa Nicole was stillborn Friday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are her parents, Thomas and Kim Rose; a brother, Joshua Lothamer; grandparents, Larry and Sharon Rose and Bill and Betty Kahlenbeck of Fort Wayne; great-grandparents, Robert and Wilma Rose, Leon and Wanda Hand and Harry Grindley of Fort Wayne, and Bob and Evelyn Kahlenbeck of Albion. Graveside services today in Gray Cemetery. + 10-31-1997
Rose Calvin L, 80, of 703 McLean St., Ligonier, died Sunday at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Ligonier. He was born Feb. 22, 1903 in Kimmell to Daniel and Dora (Beale) Rose. On May 5, 1922 in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Lucille Taylor, who died in 1975. A lifetime area resident, he was retired from Essex Wire in Ligonier and a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Richard of Goshen; and 2 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-14-1983
Rose Carl W, 86, of The Lamplighter, died Monday at his residence. Born in Janesville, Wis., May 31, 1893, he was the son of Charles and Lena (Oleson) Rose. He had lived in Kendallville 32 years moving from Fort Wayne. He had been employed as custodian at Campbell & Fetter Bank, Lutheran Church, Presbyterian Church and the Kendallville Library. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Howell of Kendallville, Mrs. Rosemary Wolff of Butler, and Mrs. Harold (Catherine) Gilbert of Calif.; 5 sons, John H. of Portland, Carl W. Jr. of Fort Wayne, Carl W. III of Kendallville, Alvin Nickols of Dayton, Ohio, Mark Tyler of Ariz.; 32 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda (Martin); his second wife, Luzina (Fisher); 3 daughters; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1979
Rose Cecil C, 61, died Monday in his Kendallville residence. He was born February 9, 1936 in Westwood to Homer C. and Edna (Stone) Rose. On May 31, 1968 in Greenfield he married Harriet Koon-Baird. A U.S. Army veteran, he retired in 1993 from Tholeif-Larsen Construction. He was a member of Local 213. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Patti Trammel of Auburn, Leslie Ackerman of Bunker Hill and Lisa Rose and Elizabeth Brombly of Albion; 5 sons, Marion "Mike" Baird of Kendallville, Duane Boyles of Jimmerson Lake, Doug and Randy Boyles of Iowa and Todd Boyles of Auburn; 3 sisters, Elizabeth Martin of New Castle, Nadine Swanson of Royal Oak, Mich., and Deanna Griffin of Greenfield; 4 brothers, Farris of Van Horn, Tex., Lawrence of Pensacola, Fla., Art of LaPorte and Phil of Belleville, Mich.; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 5 brothers. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-9-1997
Rose Daniel A, 83, R. 1, died Monday at his home. A native of Noble County, he was born July 14, 1889 to D. W. and Elizabeth (Giggy) Rose. His wife, Ollie Marie, died Oct. 9, 1971. He was a former trustee of Elkhart Twp and a retired farmer. Surviving are a son, John, R. 1; a half-sister, Mrs. Olga Lantz, Topeka; a half-brother, Calvin, Ligonier; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Cosperville Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1972
Rose Dora, 78, (b. 12-28-1877 - d. 3-24-1956) lifetime resident of the Wawaka community died last Saturday in Norman Beatty Hospital, Westville, where she had been a patient 4 years. She was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Wayland, Wawaka; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clyde Marquiss, Enid, Okla., and Mrs. Roy Snyder, Ligonier; 3 brothers, T. J. Mawhorter, Wawaka, Dwight Mawhorter, Fort Wayne, and Myron Mawhorter, Plymouth Mich.; and one granddaughter. Services Tuesday in Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-?-1956
Rose Ella died Nov. 9. She was born in Sharon Twp Dec. 10, 1854, but had spent the greater part of her life in Grass Lake where she was affiliated with the Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Ina Duncan and Mrs. Emma Taylor of Duluth,; and one brother, David of Seattle, Wash. + 11-9-1932
Rose Fern, 78, died the previous Sunday at Meadowhaven Nursing Home in Butler. Services were March 19 in McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. She was a teacher in the Avilla High School at the time of her retirement. She was born April 8, 1897 in Garrett to Christopher and Emma (Jackson) Miller. She lived in LaOtto for many years before moving back to Garrett in 1951. In 1954 she was married to O. B. Rose, a high school teacher from Garrett. He died in 1975. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Mrs. Neil Hankey, Leo; three stepsons, Stanley and Theodore Rose, Phoenix, Ariz., and Royce Rose, Logansport; a brother, Willard Miller, Dundee, Ill. Burial, Cedar Creek Cemetery. ~ 3-25-1976 + 3-19-1976
Rose Garnel, 27, of Hamilton, formerly of Wawaka, died in Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett, from complications after surgery for appendicitis. He was born in Green Twp, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Rose. Surviving are the widow; 2 children; the parents; a brother, Raymond of near here; 3 sisters, Mrs. Carl Weingart of Cosperville, and Evelyn and Wauneta at home. Funeral Tuesday from the home of his parents. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-22-1934
Rose Gladys L, 99, of Goshen and formerly of Wawaka, died Aug. 6, 2010 at Gereencroft Healthcare Center in Goshen. She had worked at Wirk Garment Company for 20 years. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. She was born Oct. 21, 1910 in Ligonier to J. C. and Bessie (Cooper) Hite. She married Wayland Rose on Sept. 2, 1934. He died in 1971. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley and Arlen Bobeck of Syracuse; 2 grandchildren, Brent and Lynn Bobeck and Brad and Stacie Bobeck; and 3 great-grandchildren, Aaron, April and Andrew Bobeck. She was preceded in death by a sister, Berniece Weirich, and a brother, Harold Hite. Funeral Aug. 10 at Evergreen Place Assisted Living, Goshen. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ Aug 7, 2010
Rose Grace, 84, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Monday in LaGrange Hospital. Born in Jackson County, Ky., on April 8, 1904, she was the daughter of John and Molly (Cumberland) Hale. On Oct. 2, 1923, she married Walter E. Rose, who died in 1972. She moved from Bloomington, Ill. to the Wolcottville area in 1930 and retired from the Lazy Susan in 1970. Surviving are 3 daughters, Helen Ream of Huntsville, Ala., Judith Baird of Ligonier, and Beulah Grate of Corunna; a son, Earl of Wolcottville; a brother, Jack of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A son, Donald, died in 1984. Services will be Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + No date
Rose Hilda M, 81, R. 1, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born April 2, 1889 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Britta (Djorkman) Martin. She had resided here 14 years and had worked in the maintenance department of the Fort Wayne School system for more than 30 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Howell, R. 1; 2 sons, John, Portland, and Carl W. Jr., Fort Wayne. One daughter preceded her in death. Six grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren survive. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1971
Rose Homer C, 77, of New Castle, former city street commissioner for Kendallville and Auburn, died today. He was born Oct. 28, 1905 in Olive Hill, Ky. Surviving are his wife, the former Viola Marti; 2 daughters, Jackie Ernst of St. Louis, Mo., and Deanna Griffen of Greenfield; 4 sons, Robert of Greenfield, Art of LaPorte, Cecil of Kendallville, and Phillip of Knightstown; 6 stepsons; 2 stepdaughters; 2 sisters; 27 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. A son, Carl Lee, died in Jan. Services Friday at Green’s Funeral Home, Knightstown. + 10-12-1982
Rose Isaac, 78, banker in Ligonier for 45 years before his retirement 12 years ago, died Oct. 6 at a hospital in Battle Creek, Mich. Formerly connected with the Meier State Bank in Ligonier, he was a native of LaGrange County. Surviving are the widow, Hattie; one son, Irl of N.Y.C.; one grandson; 2 brothers, Leon of Norwalk, O., and Sam of Stiegler, Okla.; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Jen David, Mrs. Cora Stern and Mrs. Bertha Levy, all of N.Y.C. Funeral Sunday at the Jewish Temple with burial in the Jewish Cemetery. + 10-?-1940
Rose John, 62, died Oct. 5, 2007 at his Kendallville home. He was employed with Dexter Axle in Albion for 19 years. He was born in Clintwood, Va. on April 25, 1945, the son of James E. and Lula Pearl (Mills) Rose. He married Avanelle Rae Bales on Nov. 9, 1974 in Bluffton. Surviving is his wife; 3 daughters and one son-in-law, Crystal Lewis, Tina Belcher and Angela and Kenneth Alford of Kendallville; a son, Jonathan of Decatur; 11 grandchildren, Tessa Rose-Preston, Montana Lewis, Abigail, Scotty, Dakota, Michael, Anna and Alexis Belcher, Chantelle Rose, Carlos and Dixie Whittle; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Robert and Mary Rose of Shenandoah, Va., Troy and Kenneth Jr and Sabrina Rose of Clintwood, Va.; and 2 sisters, Bernice Wimer of Timberville, Va., and Susie Wise of Big Stone Gap, Va. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry, July 4, 1981, and infant siblings, Anna Marie, Jetti Mae, Carson, Billyetta and Baby Rose. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-7-2007
Rose John F, 78, of rural Wawaka, died April 1, 2005 at Heritage Park in Fort Wayne. He had driven a school bus for West Noble School Corp. and had been an Elkhart Twp trustee. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church and the Noble County Gas & Steam Association. He was born Jan. 6, 1927 to Daniel and Marie (Lower) Rose. Surviving are his wife, Georgia, of Wawaka; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Beth of Plymouth, Tom and Joy and Jim and Kay of Wawaka; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Jim Glasson of Ligonier and Mary and Charlie Mills of Warsaw; 3 stepchildren; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vera (Wysong) in 1989; and one grandson. Services Wednesday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 4-3-2005
Rose Laura (Bushong), a sister of Mrs. Jane McCartney of this place, died Friday of consumption at the home of her brother, Andrew Bushong, north of Kendallville. Mrs. Rose’s home was in Iowa, and the remains were taken there for interment. ~ 5-27-1897 She was born in Swan Twp in 1855 and died of consumption at the home of her brother, Andrew, near Kendallville, May 21, aged 41 years 9 months and 3 days. In the fall of 1878 she went to Iowa and 3 years later was married to Alphonso Rose of Washington Twp, Keokuk County, Iowa. They had one son. She leaves her husband and son, 4 sisters and 5 brothers. Funeral and interment were in Keokuk County, Iowa. ^ 6-18-1897
Rose Lena, 21, died at the home of her parents one mile west of Cosperville Jan. 28 from peritonitis. Funeral from the Baptist Church at Cosperville Friday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 2-6-1908
Rose Lewis M, 82, of near Wawaka, was found dead in bed March 3 by his grandson, James Golden. He had been suffering from heart disease. Among the survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Golden. + 3-?-1938
Rose Lucille, 71, 703 McLean St., Ligonier, died Wednesday in her home. She was born June 17, 1903 in Albion to Jay W. and Sarah (Long) Taylor. She married Calvin Rose May 5, 1923 in St. Joseph, Mich. A lifetime resident of the area, she is survived by her husband, Calvin; one son, Richard, Elkhart; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1975
Rose Marie, 79, R. 1, Wawaka, died Saturday at her home. She was born Oct. 23, 1891 in Ind. and was married in 1911 to David Rose. She attended Tri-State College and formerly taught school in the Elkhart Twp School. She was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church and its Missionary Society and was a charter member of the Elkhart Twp Homemakers Club. Surviving are the husband; a son, John, Wawaka; one sister, Mrs. Nona Nichols, Medford, Okla.; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1971
Rose Martha H, about 71, died Jan. 21, 1950 at her home a mile and a half north of Wawaka from a heart ailment. Surviving are a son, Raymond of north of Wawaka; 3 daughters, Mrs. Carl Weingart of Syracuse, Mrs. Lucein Easterday of Kokomo, and Miss Wahneta at home; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Oliver Gaff of near Auburn; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Mason and Mrs. Minnie Stroh of Churubusco, and Mrs. Nora Johnson of Columbia City. Funeral Tuesday at Wawaka Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-21-1950
Rose Raymond F, 67, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Monday near his residence from an apparent heart attack. Born May 20, 1919 in Wawaka, he was the son of Ulysses C. and Martha H. (Gaff) Rose. On April 23, 1943 in South Bend, he married Mildred Wysong. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer in the Wawaka area for many years. He was a member of the Wawaka United Methodist Church and Noble County Gas and Steam Association. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons, Dennis of Ligonier, Dee of Kendallville, David of Topeka and Edward of Wawaka; a sister, Mrs. Neal (Wahneta) Reichard of Wawaka; and 6 grandchildren. Services Friday in Wawaka United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-11-1987
Rose Thillit L, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rose residing 2 miles northwest of Wawaka, died Thursday from complications. He was born Jan. 1, 1923. Funeral Sunday at the Rose home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1923
Rose Ulysses C, 64, died at his home a mile north of Wawaka Saturday of complications. He was a lifelong resident of this vicinity. Surviving are the widow; a son, Raymond, Wawaka; three daughters, Mrs. Carl Weingart, Syracuse, Mrs. Lucein Easterday, South Bend, and Miss Wahneta Rose, Wawaka; three sisters, Mrs. Rush Cunningham, and Mrs. Amelia Raubert, both of Ligonier, and Mrs. Rupert Lantz, Topeka; three brothers, B. A., Wawaka, and Louis and Calvin, Elkhart; and seven grandchildren. Services Tuesday in the Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. * 3-8-1942 + 3-?-1942
Rose Velma Ensley, 76, of rural Wolcottville, died Jan. 10, 2009 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born in Paulding, Ohio on Feb. 14, 1932 and graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1950. She married Albert Ensley on Oct. 7, 1950. He died Dec. 20, 1994. She married Earl Rose on Feb. 12, 2000. She was a chiropractic assistant with Danklefsen Chiropractic in Kendallville for 23 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church near Hudson. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons, Al and Sylvia Ensley and Greg and Kathy Ensley of Big Long Lake and Scott and Rochelle Ensley of McClish Lake; 6 grandchildren, Christina Perez, Jill Brown, Al Ensley III, Greg Ensley Jr., Karen Nickelson and Chadwick Ensley; 9 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Wood of Layton, Utah. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Wood; and 2 sisters, Lois Ensley and Doris Didion. Funeral Jan. 16 at Prince of Peach Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-13-2009
Rose Vera M, 63, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital. She was born May 6, 1926 in Los Angeles, Calif., the daughter of Charles and Lavon (Fulk) Wysong. On April 22, 1945 in Cosperville she married John Rose. A lifetime Noble County area resident, she was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church, Elkhart Twp Homemakers Club, National Campers and Hikers Association and Noble County Gas & Steam Association. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Elizabeth "Betty") Gleason of Ligonier, and Mrs. Steve (Mary) Eytcheson of Wawaka; 3 sons, Mark of Plymouth, Thomas of Wawaka, and James of Ligonier; 4 sisters, Mildred Rose of Wawaka, Mrs. Thad (Doris) Price of Kimmell, Mrs. Calvin (Helen) Knapp of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Marvey (Beverly) Sponhauer of Ligonier; 2 brothers, Robert of Wawaka, and Max of Kimmell; 15 grandchildren. Two brothers, one sister and one grandchild preceded her in death. Services Sunday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-17-1989
Rose Wayland T, about 68, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Nov. 13, 1971 at the Goshen Hospital. Born May 23, 1903 in Noble County, he was the son of Emanuel and Dora (Mawhorter) Rose and was married to Gladys Hite. He had spent his lifetime in the Wawaka and Albion communities and was part owner of the Albion Lumber Co. He was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Sally) Bobeck of Syracuse; and 2 grandsons. Funeral Tuesday in the church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1971
Rose William Mrs died Tuesday of last week. Her funeral was held on Friday at the M. E. Church. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. + No date
Rosen Gertrude B, 83, died today at the Lutheran Home. She was born June 24, 1888 in Jefferson Twp to Justin and Anna (Kirkpatrick) Easter. She was married to John Rosen in June 1907 and he died in 1947. She is survived by a sister, Beatrice, Ardmore, Pa.; a brother, Carna, Fort Wayne; and 3 nieces, Mrs. Mildred Manning, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Ray (Phyllis) Ashley, Muncie, and Mrs. Robert (Kathaleen) Reid, Warsaw. One son, Kenneth, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday at the Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1971
Rosen Gladys M, 76, died today at the Lutheran Home. She was born in Kendallville Jan. 1, 1906, the daughter of Harvey and Helene (Dvorak) Raub. On Aug. 23, 1939 in LaGrange she married Kenneth Rosen who died May 3, 1967. She was a lifetime Kendallville area resident. Surviving are a brother, Paul A. of Bend, Ore.; a niece, Loretta Heckman of Fort Wayne; and a nephew, James A. Raub of Sacramento, Calif. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-8-1982
Rosen John H "Harl", about 59, former Albion merchant who moved his interests to Kendallville several years ago and there continued in business, died March 5, 1947 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital at Ann Arbor, Mich. Funeral was last Friday at Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Gertrude; one son, Kenneth, both of Kendallville; and 2 sisters Margaret Cramer of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Henry Bishop of East St. Louis, Ill. + 3-?-1947
Rosen Joseph, 78, died from dropsy and complications at his home in Auburn. He is survived by 4 children, J. H., Kendallville, Mrs. Fred Black, Auburn, Mrs. J. C. Bishop, East St. Louis, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Cramer, Akron, Ohio. Funeral Wednesday at Auburn. Burial, Auburn Cemetery. + 1-?-1929
Rosenberg Ruth, (Mrs. Fred) the former Ruth McCullough of Garrett died at her home in Wheeling W. Va., last Friday. The body was brought to Garrett Tuesday where services were held and burial was made in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late S. B. McCullough and was born in Avilla. Survivors include her mother, husband, three children, two brothers and two sisters. ~ 5-22-1947
Rosenberger Emma Jane, wife of Frank, died Thursday at her home 3 miles southwest of LaOtto following a brief illness of paralysis. She was born May 6, 1858 at Huntertown. Surviving are the husband; 3 children, Mrs. Stella F. Beltz of Roanoke, Mrs. Merta L. Bryan at home, and Arthur F. Rosenberger of Los Angeles, Cal.; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. * Avilla News 5-17-1934
Rosenberger Herman, Albion resident, died at his home Wednesday from pneumonia. He was born in Holmes County, Ohio Jan. 27, 1849 and died at Albion May 19. He was a shoemaker and conducted a shop on E. Main St. for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Nellie Himes, who with her husband resides with her parents; one brother, George of South Bend. Funeral Sunday from the residence on E. Main St. Burial, Wolcottville. ^ 5-21-1909
Rosenberger Mary was born in Columbiana County, O., June 19, 1858 and died Nov. 3, 1933 at her home in Albion. She was 81 years, 4 months and 14 days of age. Her maiden name was Long and she was married to Herman Rosenberger about 62 years ago. He died 24 years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Nellie, who is Mrs. Ed. O. Himes; and one granddaughter, Rosemary; one sister, Mrs. Emma Klein of Yuma, Colo. Funeral Monday at the home of Ed. O. Himes. Burial, Wolcottville Cemetery. + 11-?-1933
Rosenberger Michael, 61, died March 4, 1874 in the village of Brimfield. Albion New Era 3-12-1874
Rosenberger Rosa died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Frendenstein at Brownsville, Texas. She is the last survivor of Levy and Lucy Campbell, old residents of Albion. She was born Nov. 16, 1860 and on Dec. 25, 1879 was married to George Rosenberger. Also surviving is another daughter, Mrs. A. E. Beaudette in Albuquerque, N.M.; a grandson and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral and interment were at Albuquerque. The late husband was formerly in business here in Albion. He was an uncle of Mrs. Ed Himes of Albion. + 1945
Rosenberry Ronald Ray, 52, of Corman, Mont., formerly of Kendallville, died Sunday in Corman. Born in Butler May 18, 1934, he was the son of Leonard and Edna (Jenks) Rosenberry. He married Venice Strong. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters; a son; a sister, Ruth Ann Brenneke of Grabill; 3 brothers, Donald of Wis., Ned of Calif., and Larry of Fla.; several grandchildren; and an aunt, Mrs. Clark (Helen) Gould of Kendallville. Services today in Montana. + 5-25-1986
Rosenbury - A 15-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rosenbury died on last Sunday at the residence of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Archer Crofoot in this city, and was buried on Monday. Its twin sister is in very delicate condition. ^ 4-17-1885
Rosenbury Andrew was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1811; and died in Noble County Dec. 31, 1890, aged 79 years, one month and 6 days. He was married to Justena Meatlan Dec. 25, 1833. They had 9 children, 3 of whom preceded him in death. He emigrated to Noble County in 1848. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. Funeral at Perseverance Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-9-1891
RosenburyJoseph William was born April 19, 1889 at Kendallville, the son of J. W. and Laura A. Rosenbury. He died on March 30 after eating of some poisonous roots while playing in the woods. On Dec. 7, 1902 he united with the First Presbyterian Church of Kendallville. ^ 4-10-1903
Rosenbury Joseph William was born in Summit County, Ohio Dec. 29, 1849. He died in Kendallville, March 2, 1896, aged 48 years, 3 months and 3 days. His birthplace was a farm owned by John Brown of Harper’s Ferry fame, from which his parents with their young family removed in 1848 to Indiana where he grew to manhood. He married Laura A. Crofoot Dec. 3, 1880. They had 2 sons and 3 daughters, one daughter dying in infancy. A wife, 4 young children, 2 brothers and 3 sisters survive. + 3-2-1896 ^ 3-13-1896 His death was caused, according to the coroner's verdict, by accidental shooting.
Rosenbury Justena was born in Summit County, Ohio Dec. 5, 1811; died in Kendallville June 15, aged 81 years 6 months and 10 days. Justena Meatlan was married to Andrew Rosenbury Dec. 25, 1833. After spending about 14 years of her married life in Summit County, they caught the westward ho fever and concluded to try the Hoosier state, landing near Kendallville in 1847 and 2 years later settling on a tract of land near where Weston Chapel now stands. In the spring of 1855, disposing of that and locating on the old Plank Road 4 miles north of this city, where they carved out a fine farm, said farm with extra purchases now owned by 2 of her sturdy sons. She joined the Methodist Protestant Church at Perseverance. She was stricken with paralysis on Aug. 17, 1869, thereby making her an invalid. On the death of her husband in Dec. 1890, this duty was taken up by her daughter, Mrs. Ann Shultz. Of children left there are six, Ann Shults, Jane Devoe, Harriet Chaffee, Oliver, Joseph and Warren K.; also 23 grandchildren. Funeral at the Christian Church last Sabbath. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-23-1893
Rosenbury Lurany V (Evans) was born in Monroe Twp, Licking County, Ohio March 23, 1855. She was the youngest of a family of 11 children. She married Warren K. Rosenbury on Feb. 15, 1877. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters, one son having preceded her in death in infancy. She was left an orphan at the age of 14 when her father died, her mother dying when she was 7. In March 1880 she and her husband moved from Licking County, Ohio and settled in Allen Twp. In Aug. 1893 they moved to the farm known as the old Rosenbury homestead 3 ½ miles north of Kendallville, where she resided until her death. She was a member of Perseverance Methodist Protestant Church. The illness which caused her death was of short duration, only 7 days. She died Feb. 15, 43 years 10 months and 22 days. She leaves her husband, one son, 2 daughters and 3 brothers. Services were held from the Church of Christ Feb. 17. ^ 2-24-1899
Rosenogle Alta Mae, 80, was born June 14, 1893 to Oliver P. and Lella (Easter) Ratcliff. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Wolf Lake. She died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Lionel (Joe), Albion, and Billy, Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Shriner, Leesburg, and Mrs. Roscoe (Phyllis) Owen, Avilla; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Della Lemon, Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Nellie North, Lisle, Mich. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-22-1973 + 11-?-1973
Rosenogle Beulah A, 88, of Albion, died June 4, 2004 at her home. She was born February 9, 1916 in Allen County to Floyd and Altha (Feighner) Wilcoxson. On July 31, 1933 she married Lionel Rosenogle. Surviving are a brother-in-law, Ernest Johnson of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters-in-law, Barbara Wilcoxson of Fla., Maggie Wilcoxson of Avilla, and Colleen Wilcoxson of Fort Wayne. Preceding her in death were her husband; a son, Leroy; 2 sisters, Opal Nesbitt and Audrey Johnson; and 4 brothers, Lloyd, Carl, Paul and Ralph Wilcoxson. She was a homemaker and a farmer. Graveside services at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-17-2004
Rosenogle Charles F, about 79, (b. 8-18-1872 - d. 11-24-1951) was discovered dead in his home by a neighbor Nov. 26, 1951. He apparently had been dead since last Saturday, undoubtedly from a heart ailment. He had been residing alone. Surviving are a brother, James of R. 2, Ligonier, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Skinner of Fort Wayne. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1951
Rosenogle Cora B, 76, (b. 2-6-1887) died Nov. 22, 1963 at her home near Kimmell. Her husband, James, died in 1957. She is survived by 5 sons, Forrest, Ernest and Herbert of Ligonier, John of Wawaka, and Harold of Albion; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Jackson of Goshen; a stepson, Glen Owen of Kendallville; a brother, Charles Seiber of Albion; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1963
Rosenogle Dewey O, 58, died Dec. 10, 1964 in his home at Cromwell. He was a member of the Ligonier Eagles Lodge and the Noble County Farm Bureau. He was last employed by Cromwell Products. He is survived by his wife, Mae; 2 daughters Mrs. Gene Gaff and Mrs. Morris Shanabarger of Churubusco; a stepson, Leo Smith of Livermore, Calif.; 7 grandchildren; 5 brothers, Omar and Donald of Albion, Earl of Coquille, Ore., Burlin of Albuquerque, N.M., and Ora of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Bryie, Mrs. Grace Zolman and Mrs. Etta McCullough of Churubusco. Funeral Saturday at a Churubusco funeral home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-?-1964
Rosenogle Donald H, 66, R. 4, Albion, was found dead at his home yesterday (d. 8-4-1970) by a neighbor. Death was from natural causes. He was born Feb. 15, 1904 in Whitley County to Isaac and Elzina (Workman) Rosenogle and had lived most of his life in Noble County. He was a farmer and a charter member of the Eagles in Albion. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mrs. Etta McCullough, Mrs. Bessie Bryie and Mrs. Grace Zolman of Churubusco; 4 brothers, Berlin, N.M., Earl, Oregon, Omar, Columbia City, and Ora, Fort Wayne. Funeral Thursday in Bonham-Miser-Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1970
Rosenogle Emma I, 65, died Oct. 11, 2002 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee, Mich. She was employed as a cook at Garlet's Restaurant in Wellston, Mich. She was a member of the American Legion Post 86 Auxiliary in Kendallville and Manistee VFW Post 4499 Auxiliary in Manistee. She was born Jan. 11, 1937 to Howard and Sarah (Schlotterback) Truelove in Columbia City. Surviving are her husband, Billy Rosenogle; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Sharon Rosenogle of Fort Wayne; 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Marlene Rosenogle of Detroit, Roberta and David Manns of Kendallville, Elizabeth Landez of Tenn., and Sarah and John Cahill Jr. of Center Ossipee, N.H.; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Richard Mackin of New Haven. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Allen and Albert Truelove. Memorial services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ^ 10-21-2002
Rosenogle Emma L, about 79, (b. 4-20-1867) died Jan. 24, 1947 at her home in Green Twp 5 miles southeast of Albion following a stroke of apoplexy. The husband, William, one son and one daughter, preceded her in death. She is survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and one half-sister, Mrs. Anna Fulks of Churubusco. Funeral Monday at Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1947
Rosenogle Ena M, 80, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Friday in Kenney Retirement Community, Ligonier. She was born Jan. 20, 1907 in Mishawaka, the daughter of William and Mabel (Needler) Miller. On Dec. 6, 1939 in Albion she married Ernest Rosenogle. A lifetime area resident, she was formerly employed by Wirk Garment and Essex Wire Companies in Ligonier and retired in 1967 from Lyall Electric Co., Cromwell. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Elton (Martha) Heath of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Evelyn Kreager, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Gregor and Mrs. Harry (Avis) Clark of Ligonier; a son, Howard Musser of LaGrange; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, 2 sisters and a grandchild preceded her in death. Services today in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-24-1987
Rosenogle Ernest C, 87, of rural Ligonier, died February 15, 1993 in Life Care Center in LaGrange. He was born in Noble County August 22, 1905, the son of James and Cora (Sieber) Rosenogle. A retired farmer, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a retired employee of Manley's Popcorn in Kimmell. He was married in Albion December 6, 1939 to Ena M. Miller, who died in 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Gregor and Mrs. Harry (Avis) Clark of Ligonier; 2 stepdaughters; a stepson; a sister, Mrs. Russell (Ellen) Chokey of Syracuse; 2 brothers, John of Wawaka and Herbert of Kimmell; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-15-1993
Rosenogle Forrest O, 70, of Ligonier, died November 6, 1992 in Goshen Hospital. He was born May 14, 1922 in Noble County to James and Cora (Sieber) Rosenogle. On December 6, 1945 in LaGrange he married Vera J. Smith, who died in 1988. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer and WW II Navy veteran. He was a member of Ligonier VFW Post. Surviving are a daughter, Marge Wineland of Syracuse; 2 sons, Leslie and Richard of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. Russell (Helen) Chokey of Syracuse; 3 brothers, Ernest and Herbert of Ligonier and John of Wawaka; and 3 grandchildren. A brother and a half-brother preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-6-1992
Rosenogle Goldie M, 75, R. 1, Albion, died Saturday (d. 1-12-1985) at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange. She was born May 9, 1909 in New Castle, the daughter of William and Mabel (Needler) Miller. She married Harold Rosenogle Nov. 4, 1933 in LaGrange. She was a homemaker and had lived in Noble County most of her life. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Rosalie) Gordon of Churubusco, and Mrs. Jerry (Ellen) Straley of Woodburn; a sister, Mrs. Ernest (Ena) Rosenogle of Ligonier; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Norma, preceded her in death in 1968; also a sister and two brothers. Services Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-17-1985 + 1-12-1985
Rosenogle Harold A, 78, Albion, died Thursday (d.12-3-1987) at Kendallville Manor. Born July 15, 1909, he was the son of James and Corabelle (Seiber) Rosenogle. On Nov. 4, 1933 in LaGrange, he married Goldie Miller, who died Jan. 12, 1985. He is a retired farmer and for many years had a blueberry patch west of Albion. Surviving are 2 daughters, Ellen Straley of Woodburn and Rosalie Gordon of Churubusco; a sister, Helen of Syracuse; 4 brothers, Ernest and Forrest of Ligonier, John of Wawaka, and Herbert of Kimmell; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Norma, preceded him in death in 1968. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-3-1987
Rosenogle Herbert S, 70, of rural Ligonier, died unexpectedly November 13, 1999 in his home. He was born November 17, 1928 in Noble County to James and Cora (Sieber) Rosenogle. On May 12, 1951 in the former Evangelical United Brethren Church in Ligonier he married Lois Reed. A lifetime Noble County resident, he operated a farm for many years. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, C. James and Sherri and Larry and Sandra Rosenogle of Ligonier; a daughter, Marcia Bechtel of Bristol; a brother, John of Wawaka; a sister, Helen Chokey of Syracuse; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Ryan, Heather, Jennifer and April Rosenogle and Blake Bechtel. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-13-1999
Rosenogle Isaac David, about 77, farmer, died Dec. 2, 1945 at his home in Thorncreek Twp, Whitley County. He was born in Noble County and moved to Whitley County in 1907. He is survived by 11 children, Charles, Noble County, William, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Thomas McCullough, Churubusco, Mrs. Charles Bryie, LaOtto, Ora, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Garra Zolman, Churubusco, Donald, Albion, Dewey, Kendallville, Earl, Thorncreek Twp, Homer, LaOtto, and Ralph, Wyandotte, Mich.; 32 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Charles, Albion, and James, Kimmell; and a sister, Mrs. Girard Skinner, Columbia City. Funeral Wednesday at Big Lake Church of God. + 12-?-1945
Rosenogle James A, about 80, died May 30, 1957 at his home on R. 2, Ligonier, west of Albion. Surviving are the widow, Cora Belle; 6 sons, Glen A. of Kendallville, Ernest, Forrest, and Herbert of Ligonier, Harold of Albion and John of Wawaka; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Jackson of Ligonier; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eliza Skinner of Fort Wayne. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1957 (b. 3-18-1877)
Rosenogle Jerry A, 33, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Sunday in Colonial Crest Convalescent Center in Fort Wayne. Born July 20, 1945 in Kendallville, he was the son of John and Rosalie (Gangwer) Rosenogle. He was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. Survivors include the parents, grandmother, Mrs. Wilma Gangwer of R. 1, Wawaka; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Jimmy (Rita) Coats of R. 1, Albion, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Bauman of R. 2, Kendallville, and Bernita of R. 1, Wawaka. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1979
Rosenogle John Leo, 51, (b. 7-29-1892) died July 2 at his home 7 miles east of Albion after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; his mother, Mrs. Emma Rosenogle; 4 children, Billy and Mrs. Roscoe Owen at home, Lionel of Kendallville, and Mrs. Orland Jerraid of Fort Wayne; 2 stepchildren, 2 grandchildren. Services at Burr Oak Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1944
Rosenogle Leroy, 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenogle, tenants on the Jacob McClure farm, fell unobserved into a posthole partly filled with water at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rosenogle on the Savoie farm near Skinner Lake. Funeral at the home Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1937
Rosenogle Norma Kay, 25, died Feb. 6, 1968 at the home of her parents on R. 4, Albion. She was a native of Jefferson Twp, where she was born Feb. 10, 1946, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Rosenogle. She is survived by her parents and 2 sisters, Mrs. Howard (Rosalie) Gordon of R. 1, Churubusco, and Mrs. Jerry (Ellen) Stragley of Woodburn. Funeral Feb. 9 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1968
Rosenogle Omar O, 77, formerly of Albion and recently of Columbia City, died Thursday in Columbia City Nursing Home. He was born Jan. 5, 1911 in Whitley County, the son of Isaac and Ella (Workman) Rosenogle. He married Annabelle Longsworth June 14, 1936 in LaOtto, and she died in 1954. A lifetime Noble County resident, he was a retired farmer and member of Albion F.O.E. No. 2455. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Starr) Johanns of Columbia City, Mrs. Vern (Linda) Wilson of Albion; a sister, Bessie Bryie of Churubusco; two brothers, Earl of Coquille, Oregon, and Berlin of Albuquerque, N.M.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-3-1988 + 4-26-1988
Rosenogle Vera J, 62, R. 3, Ligonier, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 26, 1925 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Forrest and Leona (Hildebrand) Smith. She married Forrest O. Rosenogle on Dec. 6, 1945 in LaGrange. She lived in the area since 1937, moving from Fort Wayne. She was a factory worker at Cromwell Products. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Marge Wineland of Syracuse; 2 sons, Leslie and Richard of Ligonier; a sister, Mrs. William (Vella Mae) Baumbaugh of Syracuse; a brother, Forrest "Bud" Jr. of Syracuse; a stepbrother, Donald Underwood of Wawaka; and 3 grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Funeral Friday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-19-1988
Rosenogle Walter R, 86, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday at Parkview Noble Hospital. He had retired in 1981 from Dana Weatherhead after 20 years of service and had worked at Columbia Woolen Mills, Wolf Lake Garage and South Whitley Mfg. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He completed his education at Wolf Lake School. He was born Nov. 13, 1919 in Whitley County to Charles and Pearl (Clingerman) Rosenogle. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Services Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 7-6-2006
Rosenogle William "Berlin", 96, died Aug. 11, 1988 at Mesa Health Center, Albuquerque, N.M. Formerly of Noble County, he was born Sept. 4, 1891 in Noble County to Isaac and Alvina (Workman) Rosenogle. He married Alice Lock in Albion on Dec. 28, 1911. She died in 1965. He married Ethel Wilkinson in N.J. in 1968. She died in 1986. He was a clockmaker, a former employee of Frank Marburry Construction and was employed for 29 years at Wayne Knitting Mills in Fort Wayne. He also served on the Navajo Mission at Burnallo, N.M. Surviving are one son, Alvie, Austin, Tex.; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Charles (Juanita) David and Mrs. William (Gwen) Hendrick, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; one brother, Earl R., Coquille, Ore.; one sister, Bessie Bryie, Churubusco; one grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-11-1988
Rosenogle William J, 75, Green Twp farmer, died at his home southeast of Albion Sunday. Surviving are the widow, Emma; a son; 4 grandchildren; 3 brothers and a sister. Services Wednesday at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1942
Rosenthal Dixie Grace, 47, died yesterday at McCray Hospital. She was born March 2, 1924 in Slater, Mo. to Eli and Anna Marie (Butts) Rosenthal. She had been employed by St. Joseph Hospital, Joliet, Ill. for 18 years. A resident of the Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, for the past 7 years, she was a member of its chapel. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ruth Burkhardt, St. Louis, Mo.; one nephew, Charles Burkhardt; and her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Keyton. Funeral mass tomorrow in the Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, Slater, Mo. + 8-?-1971
Rosenthal Elizabeth, 84, died Monday in Sacred Heart Home. She was born Dec. 6, 1887 in Crown Point and was married in 1903 in Hooker, Okla. to Fred Rosenthal. He died in Dec. 1962. She was employed as a housekeeper at St. Mary’s rectory in Avilla since 1957 and was a member of St. Mary’s Church. She is survived by a son, Rev. Vernon J. Rosenthal, priest at St. Patrick’s Church, Fort Wayne; a brother, Arnold Vixenian. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Irwin, Otto and Lawrence; and a sister, Josephine. Her parents were the late John and Margaret (Fatsck) Fixenian. Funeral Thursday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Crown Point. Burial, Calumet Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1972
Rosenthal Fred, 80, father of Rev. Vernon J. Rosenthal, pastor of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. A requiem mass was conducted Monday in St. Mary’s Church here and final rites were held Wednesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Crown Point. He was a retired postal employee of Crown Point and had resided with Father Rosenthal here about five years. Surviving in addition to the son, are the wife, Elizabeth, and a brother, Herman Rose, Chicago. He was preceded in death by one son. ~ 1-3-1963
Rosenthal Vernon J, 63, former pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, died Monday at Sacred Heart Home. A native of Hobson, Mont., he was born there July 20, 1914 to Fred and Elizabeth (Bixeman) Rosenthal. Cousins survive. Services Thursday at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Columbia City. Burial, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. ~ 4-6-1978 + 4-?-1978
Roser George A, 79, native and lifelong resident of Noble County, and for more than a quarter of a century a clerk in the Kaiser Grocery Store of this city, died Monday in the Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne of a heart ailment. He was never married. Surviving is one brother, Dallas of Allen County. Brief funeral was held Thursday. Burial, Wolcottville Cemetery. + 6-?-1938
Ross A Ray, 73, of Wolcottville, died May 8, 2005 at his home. A U.S. Army veteran, he had worked at Studebaker in South Bend; had owned a meat market; and worked for 20 years for the Southern Pacific Railroad out of Kansas. Following retirement he delivered boats for Starcraft in Topeka. He was a member of the South Bend VFW and American Legion Posts. He was born July 20, 1931 in Bremen to Albert and Myrtle (Kirkpatrick) Ross. He married JoAnn Way. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Paul Newbauer of Waukesha, Wis., and Kimberly and Mike Smith of Hudson, Fla.; 3 stepchildren; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Willi Klinge of South Bend and Norma and Ralph Kindred of Rockwood, Tenn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Jean Ross of Macy; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard, and a sister, Phyllis. Services Thursday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-10-2005
Ross Addie E was born May 5, 1873 and died Jan. 1, 1948. Service at EUB Church, Wolcottville, Saturday. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 1-1-1948
Ross Allan Duane, 25, died Feb. 18 in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born in Garrett April 25, 1951 to Jim and Martha (Ley) Ross, 145 S. Main St., Avilla. He married Donna Wicker July 22, 1972 in Kendallville and they were the parents of one daughter, Michelle. He was employed as a machinist at Warner Gear, Auburn, and had formerly lived in LaOtto before moving to Kendallville. Survivors include the widow, daughter and parents; five sisters, Nancy Hippenhammer and Linda Anglin, both of Kendallville, Fayanne Ross and Rebecca Smith, both of Avilla, and Margaret Armagost, Germany; four brothers, John, St. Joe, Kenny, rural Kendallville, Joe, Kendallville, and Phillip, Avilla. Services Tuesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 2-24-1977 + 2-?-1977
Ross Carl Herron "Red", 94, Fort Wayne, died June 27, 2003 at Heritage Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and Carrie Ross, one brother and 2 sisters. He lived in Kendallville and Avilla before moving to Fort Wayne. He owned and operated Ross Garage in Avilla and later worked for Parker Nivens, Johnny Roman and Max Platt, from where he retired in 1980. In WW II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of Avilla Lodge 460 F&AM, Avilla Lions Club, American Legion Post 240 and worked at the fire department. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 7-10-2003
Ross Carrie (Freeman), 72, a resident 38 years, died Tuesday of a heart attack at her home on South Van Scoyoc St. She was a native of Pulaski County, as was her husband, W. R. Ross, who died in 1947. She was married at Winamac in May 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Ross came to Avilla in 1917. She was an active member of the local Methodist Church and a member of Avilla Chapter, No. 155, here. Surviving are two sons, Herron at home and Meredith, Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Don Hoon, Rensselaer, and Mrs. Garnet Mapes, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. J. L. Sparks, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. W. R. Widup, Lincoln; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services October 20 in the Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 10-20-1955
Ross Cecil D "C. D.", 88, of R. 2, Wolcottville, died Tuesday in the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 20, 1893 in Brimfield, the son of Walter and Addie (Dallas) Ross. On March 27, 1920 he married Florence T. Freiburger. He was owner of Ross Orchards in Wolcottville and was a retired rural mail carrier. He was a veteran of WW I, a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church and charter member of American Legion Post 110, Wolcottville Lions Club and Wolcottville Masonic Lodge Ionic 380. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Foulk of Wolcottville; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Nodine of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Robert of Detroit, and Raymond of Wolcottville; and 2 grandchildren. Services Friday in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 1-5-1982
Ross Dessie Mae, 59, wife of William Ross, practically a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Thursday at her home in Swan Twp. She was a native of Orange Twp. Surviving are the husband, a daughter and one grandson. + 4-?-1940
Ross Fannie Kathryn, 65, R. 2, Wolcottville, died May 12 at her residence. Born in Nevada, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1914, she was the daughter of David and Lovia (Burkett) Fry. On Oct. 17, 1934 she married Raymond J. Ross. She had lived in Wolcottville 50 years, moving there from Iowa. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Schmenk of Avilla, Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Ludlow of Schneider; a son Raymond J. Jr.; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Schermerhorn, Randolf, N.Y., and Mrs. Zelma Sprague of Rome City; and nine grandchildren. Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville were in charge of arrangements. ~ 5-15-1980
Ross Frank died at his home, N. Main St. Sunday. He was born in Russell County, Ky. nearly 56 years ago and when a young man went west, and 25 years ago was married to Carrie Matheney at Springfield, Mo. Directly after his marriage he moved to this county and has made his home here ever since. Funeral was Tuesday afternoon at the Church of Christ. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Surviving are the wife and 2 daughters, Miss Belle and Mrs. Charles Hollopeter, who live here with his mother, and 3 brothers who live in Kentucky. ^ 11-26-1908
Ross Freda E, 55, 206 W. Highland, Albion, died Thursday (d. 7-24-1975) in her home. The daughter of Elmer and Pearl (Stone) Miller, she was born Feb. 4, 1920 in Greensburg. She was married Nov. 19, 1944 in Greensburg to William F. Ross. She had been a resident of Albion since 1953 when she moved from Frankfort, Ind. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fonda Jean Spefanelli, Gary; a sister, Mrs. Doris Wright, Rushville; and a brother, Paul, Connersville. Four brothers and one son preceded her in death. There are 2 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Trinity Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Mount Erie Cemetery, Letts, Ind. + 7-?-1975
Ross George W of 213 Lisle St. died Saturday. He was 67 years 4 months and 1 day old. He was born in Allen Twp and with the exception of about 8 years has made his home in and about Kendallville. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Ruben J. Ross who came here from Ohio in 1838. He has been in the lumber and timber business here for many years. About 2 weeks ago he went to a farm southwest of here and after standing around all day, just before coming home asked his hired man to allow him to help saw down a tree in order that he might get warm before starting home. Mr. Ross took hold of the saw and somehow in the falling of the tree a limb struck Mr. Ross hurting him quite severely. He did not complain much at the time but it transpired a rib was broken and it is likely he was injured internally. Friday he complained of a pain in his stomach. A physician was called but he died of congestion of the stomach and bowels. He was married twice. To the first wife 5 children were born. His second wife, Minnie Frazure, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Frazure of Albion, had one child. He was a member of the M. E. Church. Surviving are his wife, his children, Adelbert Ross of Lima, Mrs. H. R. Rice of Birmingham, Ala., and Clela, the 12-year old at home; and one brother, J.R. Funeral Tuesday. ^ 12-31-1908
Ross Jack Wendel, 30, of Lisbon, was fatally injured Wednesday when his eastbound car crashed into a tree five miles east of Kendallville on U. S. 6. He died in an ambulance while en route to the McCray Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Althea; three daughters, Carol, Jacquiline and Evelyn, all at home; a son, Wilbur, also at home; his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Wilbur Ross, Lisbon; a brother James, Avilla and four sisters, Mrs. Janetta Warner, Warsaw; and Mrs. Mary Becker, Mrs. Bertine Weirick and Mrs. Cecile Myers, all of Kendallville. Funeral Friday in A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Mentone. ~ 4-13-1950
Ross James J, 73, of Avilla, died July 7, 1996 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Garrett on Aug. 31, 1922, the son of Wilbur and Zoah (Blue) Ross. On May 22, 1943 in Avilla he married Martha Ley. A retired auto mechanic, he was a WW II Army veteran, a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of Kendallville VFW, American Legion Post 240 in Avilla and the DAV. Surviving are his wife; 5 daughters, Nancy Hippenhammer of Albion, Linda Anglin of Kendallville, Becky Smith of Avilla, Margaret Armagost of Ky., Fayanne Morr of Ariz.; 4 sons, Kenny, Joe and Philip of Kendallville, and John of Wolcottville; 4 sisters, Juanita Warner, Mary Becker, Bertina Knafel and Celia Myers; 24 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Allan; a brother and 2 sisters. Funeral July 10 in St. Mary’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1996
Ross Jerry, 64, Fort Wayne, father of Richard Klopfenstein, Huntertown, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. He retired from International Harvester Co. in 1975 and was a native of Missouri. Also surviving is a daughter, Dianna Sorg of Kendallville. Private funeral services were Tuesday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. ~ 7-12-1979
Ross June, 73, died at her home at 233 E. Albion St., Avilla, July 11. She had lived in the Avilla community since her marriage to the late Paul M. Ross, whom she married Aug. 6, 1932 in Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville July 9, 1914, the daughter of Ora and Lottie (Weaver) Bassett. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, the O.E.S. Chapter 155, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Avilla American Legion Post 240. Surviving are one son, Richard, Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra Rider, and Natalie Ross, both Fort Wayne; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Hormann of Findley, Ohio. Preceding her in death were one sister and three brothers. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 7-16-1987 + 7-11-1987
Ross Lois, 72, mother of Richard Klopfenstein of Huntertown, died in St. Joseph’s Hospital April 17. She was a Fort Wayne native and retired Westinghouse Electric Co. employee. Other survivors are her husband, Jerry, and a stepdaughter, Dianna Sorg of Kendallville. Private services in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. ~ 4-19-1979
Ross Luella, 88, died today in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bryan, Ohio. She was born December 2, 1905 in Albion to Fredrick and Eva Mae (Sweet) Coats. She married Elmer Ross on July 6, 1925 in Albion and he died March 27, 1961. Surviving are a son, Edwin of Fort Wayne; 3 daughters, Ellen Salmons of Auburn, Marjorie Satmary of Romulus, Mich., and Helen Wood of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond; a daughter, Alice; a brother, Fredrick Coats; and 6 sisters, Mae Clouse, Edith Walters, Bertha Snyder, Raechel Savior, Dorothy Niekirk and Luttie Campbell. Services Sunday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Embry Cemetery. + 9-30-1994
Ross Martin V B was born near Allen Chapel, Allen Twp, Dec. 3, 1842. At the age of 12 his father died, and from that time until he was 22 he was employed on the farm, supporting his mother, a cripple. He was the second son of Reuben and Caroline Bidwell Ross. At the age of 22 he enlisted as a private in Co. B. 152nd Ind. Vol., second brigade, second division, Hancock’s 1st Veteran Corps in the Army of the Potomac. He was discharged Aug. 30, 1865 at Charleston, W. Va. He was a charter member of Ed. Temple Post No. 365 at South Milford and retained his membership until the post was disbanded. He married Louisa Rowland Oct. 6, 1870. They had one son, William W., born Aug. 1, 1874. He was employed as a carpenter and blacksmith and in a saw mill, but in 1874 he moved to a farm. On March 20, 1886 he was initiated into the I.O.O.F. He leaves a wife, one son, a companion (nee Miss Dessia Shaffer), one granddaughter and 2 brothers, George W. and James of this city. His two sisters preceded him in death. He had resided all his life in LaGrange and Noble Counties. Funeral at South Milford Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of which he was a trustee. Burial in the cemetery near the village. ^ 8-9-1906
Ross Martha L, 76, of Avilla, died May 28, 2000 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born June 23, 1923 in Avilla to Frank and Mayme J (Schlotterer) Ley. On May 22, 1943 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla, she married James J. Ross. He died July 7, 1996. A lifetime Avilla resident, she was a cook at St. James Restaurant in Avilla for 29 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its Rosary Society. Surviving are 5 daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Roy Hippenhammer of Adams Lake, Linda and Carl Anglin of Kendallville, Becky and Leonard Smith of Avilla, and Fayanne and Ted Morr of Golden Valley, Ariz.; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, John Ross of LaGrange, Kenny and Diana Ross, Joe and Deb Ross and Phil and Geri Ross, all of Kendallville; 24 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Mrs. Argyl (Pearl) Rhodes, Mrs. Bill (Mike) Davenport, Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Stoner, Madonna Koch, and Mrs. Betty Ellert, all of Avilla. She was preceded in death by a son, Allan; a daughter, Margaret Armagost; and 2 brothers, Jerome and Francis Ley. Services Thursday in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. ~ 6-1-2000
Ross Minnie (Frazure) died April 22 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Bryant at Bloomington. She was a former resident of Albion and is a cousin of Mrs. E. E. Prickett here. Funeral at Kendallville last Wednesday and interment in the cemetery there. Surviving besides the daughter are 3 sisters, Mrs. G. M. Shew, Kendallville, Mrs. E. J. Mellott, Clarksburg, W. Va., Mrs. Dessie Swander, Toledo; 3 brothers, Harry Frazure, Los Angeles, Harry (?) Frazure, Gary, and Clyde Frazure, Toledo. + 5-?-1935
Ross Paul Meredith (Whitie), 65, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 28, 1910, in Star City to William R. and Carrie (Freeman) Ross and he married June Bassett, August 6, 1932 in Albion. He had resided in Avilla since 1917 and had been employed by Yoder Ford in Garrett, when he retired early in November 1975. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and Avilla F&AM Lodge 460, of which he was past master. He was serving as treasurer of the Temple Association at the time of his death. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Devon (Sandra) Rider, New Haven, and Natalie, Fort Wayne; one son, Richard, Avilla; two sisters, Mrs. William (Garnet) Mapes, Kendallville, and Mrs. Donald (Mary) Hoon, Mt. Ayr; one brother, Carl Herron, Kendallville, and six grandchildren. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 3-25-1976 + 3-?-1976
Ross Raymond J, 77, of Wolcottville, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born February 17, 1914 in LaGrange County to Walter A. and Addie E. (Dallas) Ross. On October 19, 1934 he married Fannie Fry, who died May 12, 1980. On September 29, 1980 in Albion he married E. J. "Kay" Swaney, who survives. He was a retired farmer and toll road maintenance worker. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. James (Margaret) Schmenk of Avilla, and Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) Ludlow of Schneider; a son, Raymond J "Jim" Jr. of Rome City; a sister, Margaret Nodine of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services Friday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. ^ 9-11-1991
Ross Raymond J Jr, 71, died March 13, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born July 30, 1935 in Wolcottville to Raymond James and Fannie Kathryn (Fry) Ross. He married Twyla Rose Louderback on August 18, 1979 in Albion. He retired from CMW Transportation of Kendallville in 1992 after more than 20 years, and had also driven a truck for Eshelman Excavating for 4 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Karl and Angie and Scott and Christine Koegler of Kendallville, Don and Tish Koegler of Smithville, Tenn.; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Richard Ludlow of Schneider, Ind.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marge Schmenk, in June 2003. Memorial service at the Ross residence Thursday. ^ 3-14-2007
Ross Richard D, 73, of Avilla, died January 29, 2007 at his home following an 11-month battle with cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He had been employed with IBEW Local 305 out of Fort Wayne from 1952 until retirement in 1995. A lifetime Avilla resident, he was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church; Avilla Masonic Lodge No. 460 F&AM, American Legion Post 240, and a former member of the Shrine and OES. He was a 1952 graduate of Avilla High School and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was born February 19, 1933 in Avilla to Paul "Whitey" and June (Bassett) Ross. He married Margaret Cleland on September 29, 1953 at the EUB Church in Avilla. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Gary and Rick of LaOtto, and Terry and Candi of Churubusco; 2 sisters, Sandra Billman of New Haven and Natalie Ross of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren, Tracee, Adam, Chad and Jenna Ross, Julie Dafforn, Kelli Kirchner, Brooke Bentley, Katie Stidham; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Avilla Cemetery with military rites by Avilla American Legion Post 240. ^ 1-30-2007
Ross Robert E, 66, of Wolf Lake, died June 5, 1990 in McCray Hospital. He was born February 14, 1924 in Warsaw, the son of Jennings and Gladys (Bloom) Ross. On June 12, 1949 in Albion he married Pauline I. Baker. He lived most of his life in the Wolf Lake area and was retired from Dana Corporation. A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion American Legion and Churubusco VFW. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Vickey) Harvey and Mrs. Michael (Mona) Winebrenner of Albion and Mrs. Gary (Lisa) Smith of Wawaka; a son, Robert of Westville; a sister, Betty Creviston of Warsaw; 2 brothers, Herbert of Indianapolis and James of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and his uncle and aunt, Clinton and Lily Bloom, who raised him. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-25-1990
Ross Shannon J, 25, of Huntington and Albion, died May 27, 2011 at her home in Huntington. She was born Feb. 19, 1985 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Ricky and Kimberly (Todd) Ross. She graduated from Central Noble High School in 2003. She attended Ligonier Church of Christ and First Brethren Church in Huntington. She was a nursing technician at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her mother of Albion; her father of Huntington; her twin brother and sister-in-law, Shane and Claribel of Camp Pendleton in San Diego, a brother and sister, Ryder and Molly Ross of Huntington; and her grandparents, Bud and Bev Todd of Albion. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Gene and Nellie Ross. Funeral June 3 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-2-2011
Ross W R "Ben", 64, former well-known garage owner and operator here, died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Garnet Mapes at Kendallville, where he had been residing since stricken ill a year and a half ago. Resident here for 30 years, during 17 of which he operated the Ross Garage, he was born in Pulaski County, March 8, 1883, a son of W. W. and Harrietta Ross. In 1937 the family moved here where they resided until 18 months ago when they moved to Kendallville. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Carrie Ross; two daughters, Mrs. Mapes, and Mrs. Don Hoon of Rensselaer; and two sons, Meredith and Herron of Avilla. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Funeral Wednesday in the McKee & Clark Funeral Home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 4-24-1947 + 4-?-1947
Ross Wilbur, 90, died Tuesday in the Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. His former residence was Witmer Lake, Wolcottville. He was born Nov. 13, 1895 in Warsaw, the son of John and Margaret (Steel) Ross. He married Zoah Blue Nov. 13, 1915, and she died March 21, 1985. He was retired from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville and had been an area resident for 71 years. Surviving are five daughters, Juanita Warner, Warsaw, Mary Becker, Lisbon, Bertina Knafel, Rome City, Celia Myers, Avilla, Carol Smith, Mesa, Ariz.; one son, James, Avilla; 30 grandchildren and 67 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tampa Lanich, New Haven, Mich., and Stella Clark, Columbus, Ohio. Preceding him in death were one son, Jack, and one daughter, Ruby; and three brothers, Asa, Orville, Jenning; and one sister, Theresa. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Mentone Cemetery, Mentone. ~ 5-8-1986 + 5-?-1986
Ross Wilbur D, while vacationing at Mackinaw Island, Cheboygan, Mich., suffered a heart attack, and died Friday in the Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Funeral was Monday in the Avilla Calvary United Methodist Church. A native of Randolph County, Ind., he was born Dec. 6, 1901. He was a retired International Harvester Company, Fort Wayne, employee, and had resided for the past year and one-half in Avilla, moving here from Ossian. He was married on Dec. 24, 1967 to Dortha Lawshe, who survives. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Roberta) Gilbert and Miss Shirley Ann Ross, both of Ossian; two grandchildren, Michele and Matthew Gilbert; one brother, Raymond Jordan, Modock, Ind.; two sisters, Flava Johnson, Modock, and Crystal Grubbs, Muncie. One brother, Irvin, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla Masonic Lodge No. 460 F & AM, Scottish Rite and the Avilla Lions Club. Burial, Ossian Cemetery. ~ 7-24-1969 + 7-18-1969
Ross William was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1832 and died Feb. 12, 1901, aged 68 years, 4 months and 21 days. His father, Semple Ross, was born in Pa., June 23, 1805; died July 17, 1864. His mother, Sarah Barr, was born in Center County, Pa., Dec. 25, 1806; died March 20, 1886. To this union was born 7 children, of which the deceased was the eldest. He married Mary A. Barr July 1, 1858 and in Oct. of the same year moved to Noble County. They had 6 children. He leaves his companion; 3 children, Jennie, Walter and Frank; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral at the residence Thursday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Ross William W, 74, native of South Milford and a former resident of Kendallville, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Altha Winslow. Death came following a heart attack. He had been ailing and two weeks ago discontinued his work at the McCray Refrigerator Company where he had been employed six years. He was born August 1, 1874 at South Milford, the son of Martin Van Buren and Altha Ross. He was married November 11, 1900 to Bessie Shaffer, who died eight years ago. The family moved to Kendallville from South Milford in 1920, residing there 11 years. From there they moved to a farm in Orange Twp where they made their home one year, then to Swan Twp and six years ago to Avilla. Besides the daughter, a grandson survives. Services Thursday at the McKee & Clark Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ~ 8-19-1948
Ross Zoah A, 89, Witmer Lake, Wolcottville, died March 21 at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born May 13, 1895, the daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (Whetstone) Blue. She married Wilbur Ross Nov. 13, 1915. She had lived in the area for 70 years. Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Juanita Warner, Warsaw, Mary Becker, Lisbon, Bertina Knafel, Rome City, Celia Myers, Avilla, and Carol Smith of Mesa, Ariz.; a son, James of Avilla; two sisters, Julie Lane and Marie Ross, Warsaw; a brother, Marshall of Alabama; 30 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack; a daughter, Ruby; two sisters and four brothers. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Mentone Cemetery. ~ 3-28-1985 + 3-21-1985
Rossbacher Doretha, 72, died Saturday at the home of her son, A. J., on E. Diamond St. She was the widow of Oscar Rossbacher who died 26 years ago. She leaves 2 daughters and 4 sons, Mrs. Eger of Rensselaer, Mrs. Otto Heyden of Rosedale, Charles of Toledo, Henry, Oscar and A.J. Funeral was Tuesday from the residence. ^ 3-30-1906
Rossbacher Oscar, 51, died at his residence in this city last Friday and was buried Sunday. He has been engaged in the furniture business in this city for a number of years. He built the Rossbacher Block, and like many others who ventured in building during the war, became involved to such an extent that he was never able to recover financially. ^ 2-12-1880
Rossington Mary Catherine, 74, widow of the late R. B. Rossington, died at her home in Fort Wayne Sunday from heart trouble. Funeral will be this evening from Klaehn & Sons Funeral Parlors. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. She was born in Kendallville the daughter of Reuben and Eliza Miller. She grew to womanhood here and was married to R. B. Rossington. He died in 1930. Surviving are 2 daughters, ?lia and Viola, who reside with the mother. + 1932
Rossman Carl, 70, of Kendallville, died Dec. 24, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired from International Harvester in 1988 and from Sea-Nymph Corp. in Syracuse in 1998. He was born in LaGrange County on Feb. 11, 1936 to Leo and Nina (Yoder) Rossman. He graduated from Wolcottville High School in 1953 and married Edna Lee Gose on May 10, 1957 at the Baptist Church in Valentine. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Deb of Kendallville; a daughter, Tammy Haefer of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Cody Schneider and his wife, Jessie, L. C. Rossman, Kaidie, Ashlee and Zachary Haefer; a brother and sisters-in-law, Robert and Georgia of Hillsdale, Mich., and Richard and Joan of Sturgis, Mich.; a sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Doug Fredericks of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles, in 2006. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-3-2007
Rossman Leo W "Doc", 81, of 202 E. Wayne St., died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 12, 1908 in LaGrange County, he was the son of Walton and Della (Himes) Rossman. On Feb. 4, 1928 in Kankakee, Ill., he married Nina I. Yoder. He had been a maintenance man for the Indiana Toll Road for many years and was a retired farmer. He was a member of Valentine United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Donna) Frederick of LaGrange; 4 sons, Charles W. of LaGrange, Richard of Sturgis, Mich., Carl Dean of Albion, and Robert of Hillsdale, Mich.; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 4-1-1989
Rossman Rodney R, 51, of Kendallville, died March 26, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on July 24, 1960, to Carl Deane and Edna Lee (Gose) Rossman. Hegraduated from Central Noble High School in 1978. He married Deb S. Spieth on October 23, 1993 in LaGrange. He worked for Shamrock Development out of South Bend as a traveling construction superintendent. Prior to working for Shamrock Development, he worked for Leatherman Construction in Albion. Survivors include his mother; his wife; one son, Rex L.C. Rossman of Kendallville; two stepdaughters; six grandchildren, Calvin Deane Rossman, Justin Harpel, Jordan Hathaway, Jaedyn Rinehold, Gage Ritter and Alyssa Ritter; one sister, Tammy and Brent Smith of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral March 31 at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 3-28-2012