Shuff Janice L, 62, of Rome City, died Saturday in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. She was born November 9, 1935 in Detroit to Jack and Ruth (Parson) Cooper. On June 28, 1958 in Fort Wayne she married David Shuff. She had lived the past 3 years in Rome City and was a member of the Albion Eagles Lodge. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Norma Easterday of Fort Wayne, Jodie Savage of Wawaka, and Deb Bremer of New Mexico; a son, Kerry Shuff of Kendallville; a sister, Cheryl Plant of Edinburgh, Pa.; and 9 grandchildren. Funeral today in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. + 1-24-1998
Shuherk William W, 94, died Dec. 17 in Courtland Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. He formerly lived in Leo. He worked for Auburn Motor Sales from 1943 to 1963 and at Bob Miller Ford, Waterloo from 1964 to 1979. He was a charter member of the Hicksville Lions Club and a member of the Auburn Lions Club. He was born Aug. 31, 1901 in Scipio Twp, Allen County, to Lewis and Lydia (Zimmerman) Shuherk. Surviving are his wife, LaVerge; one son, Robert of Avilla; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial, Scipio Cemetery, Allen County. ~ 12-21-1995
Shull Banner W, 50, (b.8-11-1894) farmer and orchardist of near here, died at his home March 19, 1945 of complications. Born in Scipio Twp, Allen County, he was a veteran of WW I and a member of Wolcottville American Legion Post. As a fruit grower, he specialized in apples and was a member of the Northern Indiana Fruit Growers Association. Surviving are the wife, Ina; 2 sons, Charles at home, and Cpl. James, Aberdeen, Md.; and 3 brothers, Henry and Sylvan near here, and Dale, Toledo, O. Funeral Wednesday at the residence. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1945
Shull Charles M, 63, died Friday at LaGrange Hospital. He was born Nov. 25, 1920, the son of Banner and Ina (Stienbarger) Shull. He married Jeannette Schermerhorn Dec. 27, 1941 in Brimfield. He was retired from Shull’s Orchard and was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church and Rome City Lions Club. Surviving are his wife and mother; two daughters, Ruth Ann Parsapour of Charleston, N.C., Caroline North, Rome City; four sons, Banner and Charles, Rome City, Brian and David, Wolcottville; one brother, James of Kendallville; and grandchildren. Services in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 11-15-1984 + 11-9-1984
Shull Edward, 56, R. 2, Topeka, died last Wednesday in his home. A native of Auburn, he was born Sept. 9, 1922 and had moved to Topeka 5 years ago from Kendallville. He retired from Essex Wire Co. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Jerry, Topeka; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Harold, South Milford, Henry, Kendallville, and Charles, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 6 sisters, Mrs. Marie Miller, Kendallville, Mrs. Helen Keller, Mongo, Mrs. Mary Funk, Mrs. Irene Vanocjer and Mrs. Francis Marlin of Grand Rapids, Mi., and Mrs. Ruth Davis, Fla. Funeral in the Community Baptist Church, South Milford. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1979
Shull Henry C, 79, R. 1, Rome City, died in his home yesterday. He was the operator of Shull Roadside Market and Orchards. He was born March 17, 1892 in Allen County to Charles and Evidell (Wentworth) Shull. He was married to Lena Rife on Sept. 7, 1919. He was a WW I veteran and a member of Vernor Hanes Post 110, Wolcottville, American Legion. Survivors include the wife; 2 nieces and 4 nephews. Funeral Friday in Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1971
Shull Henry E, 73 of Kendallville died March 23, 1997 in McCray Hospital. He was born in St. Joe on January 29, 1924 to Johnathon and Clara Louise (King) Shull. On July 10, 1947 in Bremhaven, Germany, he married Waltraude Zwirlein. He retired in 1993 from the Indiana State Highway Department and was a WW II U.S. Army veteran who attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Henry P. and Steve J. of Kendallville; 5 sisters, Marie Christlieb of Kendallville, Irene Vonacker and Frances Haworth of Grand Rapids, Mich., Mary Funk of Newaygo, Mich., and Ruth Davis of Calif.; 2 brothers, Charles and Harold of Grand Rapids; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-23-1997
Shull Ina R, 88, of R. 1, Rome City, died Wednesday in LaGrange Hospital. Born in Noble County April 12, 1898, she was the daughter of Milton and Mary (Zigler) Stienbarger. On Sept. 7, 1919 in Rome City, she married Banner W. Shull, who died in March 1945. A lifetime area resident, she and her husband founded Shull’s Roadside Market in the early 1930’s and she was employed there 40 years. She was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women; Orange Twp Homemakers’ Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Rome City, Brimfield Busy Bees and OES, Rome City. Surviving are a son, James E. of Kendallville; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A son, Charles M. died Nov. 9, 1984; and a sister, Alta Truelove, died Oct. 3. Services Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-8-1986
Shull James E, 77, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in his residence. He was born in Rome City January 12, 1922 to Banner and Ina (Stienbarger) Shull. He married Joan Schlotterback. He was systems engineer for Martin-Marietta Aerospace in Denver, Colo., RCA in Cherry Hill, N.J., and McDonnell-Douglas in Huntington Beach, Calif. He was a former Kendallville building inspector and most recently a consultant for Group Dekko in Kendallville. He was a U.S. Air Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Jennifer and Bruce Clarke of Tampa, Fla., and Christine Nealon of Springfield, Va.; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Janette Shull of Melbourne, Australia, and Robert and Beverly Shull of Lima, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Dancy Shull of Sacramento, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marian; a son, James; and a brother, Charles. Memorial services August 8 in Hite Funeral Home. Burial later. + 7-28-1999
Shull John Charles, (b.4-24-1947 - d.8-2-1947) 3-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shull of Rome City, died last Sunday in McCray Hospital from pneumonia. Surviving are the parents; a baby brother; grandparents, Mrs. Inez Shull near Rome City and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, Pittsburgh. Private services Monday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1947
Shull Lena B, R. 1, Rome City, died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1899 to Elmer and Jennie (Cobbs) Rife in Noble County. She was a lifetime resident of the county and was married Sept. 7, 1919 in Rome City to Henry C. Shull who died Aug. 3, 1971. She was a member of Rome City Chapter 595 OES, American Legion Auxiliary, Busy Bee Club, 500 Club, Orange Twp Home Economics Club and was in the Noble County Chorus a number of years. Survivors include 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Duff, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Violet Coffel, Kendallville, and Mrs. Mercedes Reynolds, Rome City. Funeral Friday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1975
Shull Talitha G, 87, died Tuesday in Vero Beach, Fla. She was born April 23, 1903 in Noble County, the daughter of Emery and Stella (Pray) Axel. In 1921 she married Sylvan Shull, who died in 1969. An area resident most of her life, she was a homemaker and co-owner of Shull Mobile Home Park in Rome City; a member of OES and United Methodist Church, both of Rome City. Surviving are 2 sons, Wayne A. of Vero Beach, and Gerald "Gus" of Rome City; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. One brother, Thurlow Axel, preceded her in death. Services pending at Hite Funeral Home. + 12-18-1990
Shull Vera, 48, of near Rome City, made her body a human torch by saturating herself with gasoline, then igniting it at her home Monday. Funeral was conducted from the home yesterday. Burial, Scipio Cemetery, Allen County. She had been despondent over ill health but had not threatened to take her own life. She is survived by the stepmother, Mrs. Ada Shull; 2 brothers, Banner and Henry of Rome City; 2 half-brothers, Dale of Toledo and Sylvan of Rome City. + 1936
Shults Ruth J, 92, of Ligonier, died Saturday in Ligonier Health Facility. She was born June 24, 1901 in Noble County to Harry and Blanche (Epert) Frame. She married Edgar Sack who died in 1947. She married Edward Shults who died in 1977. A beautician, she operated her own beauty shop. Surviving are a son, Richard Sack of Van Nuys, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Yetta) Stage of Cromwell; a stepson, Doice Shults of Phoenix, Ariz.; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. A grandchild preceded her in death. Graveside services Wednesday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-9-1994
Shultz - Mrs, mother of Mr. Sprangle of this city, died last evening. She was quite aged. ^ 3-27-1885
Shultz Barbara (Neiderberger) was born in Wittenburg, Germany April 23, 1833. She emigrated to America with her parents when she was 18 years old. She married Jacob Shultz Feb. 28, 1856. They had 6 children, 2 of whom have preceded her in death. She united with the Dunkard Church in 1880. She died Dec. 28, 1891, aged 58 years, 8 months and 5 days. The sermon was preached in English and German. ^ 1-1-1892
Shultz Chancy, 68, a lifelong resident of LaGrange County, died at Simons Convalescent Home at Kendallville from complications Funeral will be Saturday at Caton Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. He was born near Mongo May 14, 1873. He married Edna Camp of DeKalb County. She died in Dec. 1939. One daughter preceded him in death. Surviving are the children, Mrs. Robert Briggs, Columbia City, Mrs. Alvin Batchelar, McMinnville, Ore., Mrs. Forrest Rauh, Hudson, Florence, Talitha and Louise of Kendallville, Vivian, Phyllis and Lewis at home; 3 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Kahlor of Sturgis; and a brother, John of Orland. He farmed in various parts of LaGrange County. + 1941
Shultz Charles was born at Wittenburg, Germany Jan. 4, 1823. At 10 years of age he removed with his parents to America where they settled in Columbiana County, Ohio. At age of 21 he married Maria Sheets. They had 3 children, all of whom died in early childhood. His first wife lived only 6 years after their marriage. In 1845 or 6 he married Sarah Shaffer, with whom he lived until her death in 1877. They had one daughter and 2 sons, one son of whom remains. In 1849 he removed to Indiana and settled in Kendallville, where he had lived most of the time since. His trade was that of saddler and harness maker, which business he followed practically all his life. In 1878 he married Mrs. Ann E. Brundidge, who with one son, Albert who lives at Columbus, O., one brother, Caleb who lives at Hart, Mich., 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Jackson and Mrs. George Fink of South Milford, survive. He was an elder of the Church of Christ where funeral was held Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-3-1904
Shultz Clara "Dot", 82, R. 3, Kendallville, died Thursday (d.8-21-1975) at McCray Hospital. A native of Noble County, she was born July 31, 1893, the daughter of John and Ella (Hawk) Herron. She and Marvin Shultz were married Dec. 31, 1912 in Albion. He died about 2 years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Chester Reid, Ligonier, and Mrs. Kenneth Forker, Albion; 2 sons, Russell, Leesburg, Fla., and Dale, Albion; 2 brothers, Arlo and Harvey of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two brothers receded her in death. Funeral Sunday in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1975
Shultz Clara of near Howe died Wednesday at her home. She was born in Kendallville Feb. 18, 1880, the daughter of Andrew and Eliza Adam. Her early years were spent in Kendallville. In 1911 she married Lloyd Shultz and they established their home in LaGrange County. She was a member of the Howe Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; 2 sons, Walter and Harold at home; several sisters and brothers. Funeral Friday at Howe Methodist Church. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Howe. + No date
Shultz Clara, 42, wife of Claude Shultz, died this morning at her home in Holtville, Cal. She was born Nov. 8, 1891 on a farm near this city, the daughter of Mrs. Addie and John Varner. She resided in this community until 5 years ago when the family moved to Holtville. Surviving are the husband; 4 daughters and 2 sons, Mrs. Virginia Henry, Holtville, Geraldine, Frances, Robert, Etta and James at home; the parents, Mrs. Addie Varner, this city, John Varner, near this city; 3 brothers, Basil at Holtville, Cal., George, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Paul in Ill. ^ 9-17-1934
Shultz Clyde H, 80, of Howe, died Friday (d.1-3-1969) at his home. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 21, 1888, the son of Cyrus and Lovina (Bock) Shultz. He was married in LaGrange County Feb. 25, 1914 to Etta Fair. A retired farmer, he had lived most of his life in LaGrange County. Surviving are his wife; 5 daughters, Mrs. Giles (Ruth) Long of LaGrange, Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Gunthorp and Mrs. Dale (Rachel) Miller of Howe, Florence at home and Mrs. Donald (Mabel) Forker of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Irvin of LaGrange and Marvin of Kendallville. Funeral Sunday at Shoup Funeral Home in Howe. Burial, Riverside Cemetery in Howe. + 1-3-1969
Shultz Cyrus, son of Peter and Susannah Hostetler Shultz, was born in Somerset County, Pa., Nov. 26, 1853, and died at his home near Howe, Ind. of pneumonia on April 1, aged 60 years, 4 months and 5 days. He moved with his parents from his birthplace in Pa. to Ohio at about 2 years of age, and later to DeKalb County and then to Springfield Twp, LaGrange County, Ind. on the home purchased by his parents near Mongo. There he lived until his marriage to Lavina Bock on March 13, 1881. They had 5 sons, Lloyd E., Marvin E., Rollin A., Clyde H., and Irvin W., who with the widow, and one grandchild, Harold E., are left, with a brother, David M.; 2 sisters, Mrs. B. J. Straman and Mrs. John Masters; a half-brother, Josiah Shultz; and an uncle, Levi Hostetler. From the time of his marriage until the spring of 1886 they lived in Springfield Twp, LaGrange County, when they moved to a farm near Kendallville, where they lived for 18 years. They moved to their present home near Howe in the spring of 1904. Funeral April 4 at English Prairie Church near Brighton. + 4-4-1914
Shultz David A, 46, of R. 1, Kendallville, died today at his residence from lung cancer. He was born in Kendallville March 25, 1943, the son of Wallace W. "Mike" and Betty L. (Glass) Shultz. His father died in Aug. 1963. On Oct. 17, 1964 in Ege he married Diana L. Pratt. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was owner/operator of his own truck for Schneider National of Fort Wayne. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Moose Lodge No. 1301 in Kendallville. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Elroy and Betty Welch, Kendallville; his wife; 2 daughters, Babette Ball of Butler and Brandee Shultz at home; 2 sons, Michael and Adam at home; 2 sisters, Rebecca Kruger of Auburn and Julie Scott of Kendallville; his grandmother, Edna Glass of Kendallville; a grandson, David Ball. Services Monday in St. Mary’s of the Angels, Big Long Lake. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-6-1989
Shultz Dora Ella, daughter of Josiah and Anna Shultz, was born in Springfield Twp, LaGrange County Oct. 7, 1873. She moved with her parents to near Kendallville where she lived about 7 years. They moved to Steuben County where she lived the remainder of her life. She died May 9, 1899, aged 25 years, 7 months and 2 days. She leaves a father, mother, 2 brothers and one sister. + 5-9-1899
Shultz Edith U, 75, of Howe, Ind., died Saturday in a Plainwell, Mich. hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1883 in N. C., a daughter of Milton L. and Rachel (Irwin) Underwood and was married to Rollin Shultz Feb. 2, 1916 in Nashville, N.C. She had been a resident of the Howe area since 1904. She was a member of the Howe Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Rollin; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora A. Gillis of Canton, N.C. and Mrs. Flora Gillespie of Asheville, N.C. Funeral at the Shoup Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Riverside Cemetery. + 8-30-1958
Shultz Edna, 57, wife of Chancy Shultz, died Dec. 17, 1939. Funeral in Howe Presbyterian Church. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. + 12-17-1939
Shultz Elmi?, 69, died today at her home in South Orland of diabetes. She was a native of LaGrange County. She formerly operated a restaurant here. Surviving are 2 sons, Clyde and Will of Orland; 3 brothers, Chancy of LaGrange; John of Orland and Joseph of Ohio; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Kaylor of Sturgis. Funeral Thursday at the home. Burial, Block Church Cemetery north of Salem Center. + 6-14-1932
Shultz Emmett David was born Oct. 28, 1887 and died March 9, 1954. Services from A. J. Berhalter Co. Funeral Home March 11. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-9-1954
Shultz Ethyl F, 86, died Jan. 25, 2003 at the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana in Fort Wayne. A 1934 graduate of Kendallville High School, she graduated from Tri-State College in 1936. She retired in 1978 from McCray Hospital after 24 years of service where she worked as director of medical records . She was a member of Corunna Church of Christ and the Rebekah Lodge. She was born July 19, 1916 to George and Delpha (Ross) Gehring. She married Harry W. Shultz on Feb. 5, 1938 in Angola. He died Aug. 15, 1996. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jim Springer of Fort Wayne; a grandson and his wife, Scott and Rhonda Fortress; a granddaughter, Delpha Shultz; and 4 great-granddaughters, Sonya and Lindsay Fortress and Ema and Kaitlin Barr. Preceding her in death were a son, Mark; 2 sisters, Marcelle Bair and Talitha Fiandt; and 2 brothers, Art and James Gehring. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-26-2003
Shultz Frank, 76, of Burr Oak, died Tuesday last week. He was born Aug. 20, 1873 near Mongo and moved to Mishawaka in 1905. He married Orpha Keagy in Greenfield Mills, Ind. June 12, 1898. Services and burial were Thursday at Brighton. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Abner Fair of Burr Oak and Mrs. Anna Ivens of Constantine, Mich. + 11-29-1949
Shultz Frank P was born in Kendallville on June 1, 1891; died at Avilla Feb. 2, 1916 at the age of 24 years, seven months and 22 days. On Sept. 11, 1913 he married Creo Marie Drenning. They had two children, Frances Marie and Marion J. On Dec. 8, 1914 he became ill at his home in Kendallville with the disease which caused his death, and on Dec. 24, 1915 he came to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Shultz in this place, where he died. His only sister, Mrs. Maymie Sillaway, was with him; his half-brother, Harry M. Stone of North Powder, Oregon, could not be here. Funeral Friday from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-9-1916
Shultz Gladys Jean, 35, of Wolcottville, died at her home Sunday. She was born April 5, 1928 in Ind. and was a lifelong resident of this area. She married Homer Shultz July 3, 1947 in Goshen. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Chessie (Mary) Wells of LaGrange, R. 1; 2 brothers, Wayne and Arthur Wells of R. 1, LaGrange; and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Wava) Nicholas of Wolcottville. Funeral Tuesday in Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 2-9-1964
Shultz Harry Warner, 82, of Kendallville, died Thursday in Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born in LaCrosse, Wis., October 24, 1913 to Russell and Lulu (Warner) Shultz. On February 5, 1938 in Kendallville he married Ethyl Gehring. He owned the Eddy Store in rural Wolcottville and in 1975 retired from Kendallville Foundry. He was a member of Corunna Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Judy Springer of Fort Wayne; a sister, Odetta Ledbetter of Spring Hill, Fla.; and 5 grandchildren, Scott, Lori, Sonya and Lindsey Fortress of Kendallville, and Delpha Shultz of Macon, Ga. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-15-1996
Shultz Illa J, 57, died Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Noble County but had lived most of her life on R. 3, Fort Wayne. She was an employee of the Dana Corporation of Churubusco. Survivors include her husband, Howard; a son, Timothy of Brockston; 2 daughters, Mrs. Steven Lampman of Zanesville and Mrs. Christine Hauk of Fort Wayne; her mother, Mrs. Florence Ruckman of Hicksville, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nyra Reinking and Mrs. Celia Hansen of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Leatha Stairhime of Hicksville; and 2 brothers, Ancil Ruckman of Hicksville and Neal Ruckman of Grabill. Services Sunday at Krider-Workman Memorial Chapel. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 8-?-1987
Shultz John was born Sept. 26, 1877 and died May 22, 1961. Services from English Prairie Church of the Brethren May 24. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. + 5-22-1961
Shultz John Jacob was born Jan. 22, 1822 in Heimathen, Wurttemberg, Germany, and immigrated to this country in 1833. About 50 years ago he came to Noble County, Ind. He died Aug. 31, 1895, aged 73 years, 7 months and 29 days. He was married to Barbara Niederberger, who died 3 years ago. They had 6 children. Three sons and one daughter are living. + Clippings book ^ 9-6-1895
Shultz Laura died at her home south of Brighton Monday (d. 12-14-1953). Services are today in English Prairie Church of the Brethren of which she was a member. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, nieces and nephews. She was born in Clinton County on Jan. 10, 1874, the child of Samuel and Katherine Blickenstaff Wolf, and lived in LaGrange County 42 years. She was married to John Shultz in 1915. + 12-14-1953
Shultz Lloyd Earl, 84, R. 1, LaGrange, died Wednesday in LaGrange County Hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1881 in LaGrange County, Ind., a son of Cyrus and Lavina (Bock) Shultz. He married Clara Adam April 10, 1911 in Kendallville. She died March 29, 1937. Surviving are 2 sons, Harold E. and Walter A., R. 1, LaGrange; 2 granddaughters, Trudy and Peggy Shultz, daughters of Walter; and 3 brothers, Marvin of Albion, Clyde and Irvin of Howe. He was a member of the Howe Methodist Church and LaGrange County Farm Bureau. Funeral Saturday in the Methodist Church in Howe. Burial, Riverside Cemetery. + 1965
Shultz Maggie Alvesta, daughter of Nelson and Sarah Jane Lint McKenzie, was born near Mongo, LaGrange County, on April 6, 1893. She married Fred C. Shultz on Oct. 26, 1910. Three children were born to them, Roger Clinton, Ronald and Fred Wayne, the latter 2 dying in infancy. A motherless niece and nephew, Carl and Mary McKinley found a home with them at early ages. Following a delicate operation, she died in Lakeside Hospital in Kendallville on Aug. 22, 1928. She leaves the husband and son, her mother, the foster children; a brother, William of Burr Oak, Mich.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Roy Paulus of LaGrange, Mrs. Willis Haskins of Brighton and Mrs. Roy Wilson of Mongo. + 8-22-1928
Shultz Mark H, 45, of Louisville, died Wednesday at his residence. Born in Kendallville July 16, 1944, he was the son of Harry W. and Ethyl (Gehring) Shultz. A graduate of Indiana University and Notre Dame Law School, he was an attorney in Louisville. He is survived by his wife, the former, Karen Borgmeir; a daughter, Delpha of Louisville; a sister, Judy Hornett of Fort Wayne. Memorial services at Bosse Funeral Home, Louisville. + 1-24-1990
Shultz Marvel Marie, 77, died Saturday in DeKalb Hospital. She resided at 845 N. Wayne St., Waterloo and had retired from International Harvester in Fort Wayne in 1960 after 28 years of service. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 30, 1910 to Sylvester Jay and Dessie (Hathaway) Zonker. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Delores) Emerick and Mrs. DeWan (Virginia) Deetz of Waterloo; one brother, Sylvester A. of Corunna; one sister, Lavern Anderson of Marshall, Mich.; 9 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was a member of the Corunna Church of Christ. Services Tuesday in Feller Funeral Home. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 2-28-1987
Shultz Marvin E, 90, R. 3, Kendallville, died Sunday (d. 9-23-1973) in McCray Hospital. He was born in LaGrange County April 15, 1883, a son of Cyrus and Lavina (Bock) Shultz and was married in the Methodist Church in Albion Dec. 31, 1912 to Clara Herron. He came to the community 57 years ago and was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Lucille) Forker, Albion, and Mrs. Chester (Irene) Reid, Ligonier; 2 sons, Dale, Albion, and Russell, Leesburg, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Four brothers, Lloyd, Rollin, Clyde and Irvin, preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in Bonham-Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1973
Shultz Matilda Elizabeth, 17 years, 7 months and 15 days, died April 4 in Wayne Twp of paralysis. Funeral was at Weston Chapel. ^ 4-8-1880
Shultz Odessie A, 89, of Garrett, died Nov. 7, 2009 at DeKalb Hospital. She was born Feb. 13, 1920 in Crawfton, Mich. to Franklin and Hazel (Snyder) Reinoehl. She married Henry Shultz on Feb. 25, 1939. He died Nov. 26, 1967. She worked at Electric Motors in Garrett and at Essex Wire in Ligonier until retirement in 1982. She was a member of Garrett Nazarene Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Barbara High and Brenda Cook of Garrett; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Patty Shultz of Garrett and Keith and Mary Shultz of Churubuso; a sister, Blanchie Shultz of Huntertown; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert; 2 brothers, 4 sisters, one grandson and one great-grandson. Funeral Nov. 11 at Thomas Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 11-9-2009
Shultz Ralph E, 56, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died Tuesday at his residence from a heart attack. Born in Howe Jan. 18, 1927, he was the son of Irvin and Edna (Young) Shultz. On Jan. 22, 1950 in South Milford he married Miriam L. Leffel. He had lived at his Wolcottville address for 28 years and was president of South Milford Grain Co. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Susan Spidel of Kendallville; 5 sons, Blake and Gale of R. 3, Wolcottville, Mark and Rex of R. 2, Wolcottville, and Tim of R. 1, Wolcottville; 2 sisters, Betty Ibbotson of Toledo, and Margaret Troyer of R. 1, LaGrange; 3 brothers, Home of Wolcottville, Allen of R. 2, Howe, and Bill of Howe; and 2 grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 1-18-1983
Shultz Richard "Dick", 69, was killed in a 2-vehicle accident Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-23-1994
Shultz Rollin A, 74, of Howe, died Thursday in LaGrange County Hospital following a heart attack. He was born in Noble County July 12, 1886, the son of Cyrus and Lavina (Bock) Shultz. He moved to LaGrange County from Noble County 56 years ago. Surviving are 4 brothers, Lloyd of near LaGrange, Marvin of Kendallville, Clyde and Irvin of near Howe. He was a farmer and a member of the Lima Presbyterian Church in Howe. Services from Lima Presbyterian Church Nov. 6. Burial, Riverside Cemetery, Howe. + 11-?-1960
Shultz Russell, 68, of Leesburg, Fla. died in Leesburg today. Born May 30, 1914, he was the son of Marvin and Clara (Herron) Shultz. He had lived in Leesburg 25 years and was a retired auto mechanic and owner of a Shell service station in Fla. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Nancy Yates of Albion; a son, Thomas of Mishawaka; 2 sisters, Lucille Forker of Albion and Irene Reid of Ligonier; a brother, Dale of Albion; and several grandchildren. Services and burial in Leesburg. + 7-?-1982
Shultz Schuyler Arlis was born March 15, 1897 and died Dec. 5, 1956. Services from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home Dec. 7. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 12-5-1956
Shultz Susan died Tuesday at the home of her brother-in-law, Josiah Shultz, near Mongo in her 68th year. Funeral will be Saturday at the Dunkard Church at Brighton with burial in the Dunkard Cemetery by the grave of Mr. Shultz who died 12 years ago last Oct. She leaves 3 children, Mrs. Frank Seaburn, Mrs. Abner Fair of Burr Oak, Mich., and Frank B. of Mishawaka. She was born in Pa., but came to LaGrange County with her parents about 50 years ago. Her husband was a Civil War soldier, being a private in Company B of a regiment of Ohio light artillery. + No date
Shultz Talitha, 70, of Union St., Fort Wayne, died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in LaGrange County Sept. 10, 1913, she was the daughter of Chancy and Edna (Camp) Shultz. She was retired after 35 years at General Electric and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Elex Club in Fort Wayne. Surviving are 6 sisters, Thelma Batchelar of Hillsboro, Ore., Dorothy Rauh of Kendallville, Florence Kline of Sturgis, Mich., Louise Stubig of White Pigeon, Mich., Vivian Cain, Indiantown, Fla., and Phyllis Marqueling, Fort Wayne. Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Zion Lutheran Cemetery. + 6-13-1984
Shultz Thomas, 52, of Mishawaka, died April 26, 1992 in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born January 26, 1940 in Kendallville. On December 31, 1982 in South Bend he married Nancy J. Wincek. He worked at Sibley Foundry, South Bend, and was a member of American Legion Post 161, Mishawaka and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Velma Hunter of Kendallville; 2 sons, Randy Brewer and Mark Shultz of Mishawaka; a sister, Nancy Munk of Albion; and one grandson. No services. + 4-26-1992
Shultz Wandella, 23, of near Brushy Prairie, and Mrs. Hobart Bronstetter, 23, of Sturgis were killed in an auto-truck crash Wednesday at the intersection of Lakeview Ave. and US 112 in Sturgis. Mrs. Bronstetter pulled in front of a huge truck going west. Wandella was born in LaGrange County, Ind. April 11, 1915, the daughter of Chancy and Edna (Camp) Shultz. She attended school at Brushy Prairie and for the past several months had been employed in the Bronstetter home in Sturgis. Surviving are the parents of near Brushy Prairie; a brother, Lewis at home; 8 sisters, Mrs. Robert Briggs of Columbia City, Miss Thelma, McMinnville, Ore., Mrs. Forrest Rauh and Misses Florence and Talitha of Kendallville, Louise, Vivian and Phyllis at home. Funeral at English Prairie Church of the Brethren, Brighton, Friday. Burial, church cemetery. + 1938
Shultz William died Sunday at Fiskdale, Mass., from natural causes. He was found dead in a hotel room. Survivors include a brother Chancy. + 10-13-1929
Shultz William Julius, of this city, son of Charles Shultz, aged 4 years, 3 months and 7 days, died Oct. 19. ^ 10-27-1881
Shumaker Beverly A, 78, of Avilla, died April 20, 2011, at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a central supply operating room technician at Parkview Hospital for 31 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla, Kendallville Women of the Moose, Avilla American Legion Auxiliary and Harvest House in Kendallville. She was born July 28, 1932, in Fort Wayne to Peter P. and Zelda M. (Telegman) Lemish. She married Lavon ‘‘Bill’’ Shumaker on May 18, 1974, in Ege. He died Dec. 23, 1981. Surviving are an aunt, Mary Ann Heitz of Waterloo; two half-sisters, Rita Moss, St. Louis, Mo., and Sally Ann Seigman of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald P. Lemish. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ^ 4-22-2011
Shumaker Emma B, 90, mother of Mrs. Donzella Graham, R. 2, Avilla, died Saturday at Glen Oaks Nursing Home in Auburn. Other survivors include one son, Delmar of Pioneer, Ohio; one other daughter, Mrs. June Ulrich of St. Joe; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Butler ~ 1-28-1971
Shumaker Harlan C, 70, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Saturday at his residence. He was born Nov. 9, 1914 in Noble County, the son of Claude and Inez (Merkling) Shumaker. On Feb. 21, 1940 in Angola he married Grace Kuckuck. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Stephen of R. 3, Kendallville, and Stanley of Sequin, Texas; and 3 grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Graveside services at a later date. + 4-27-1985
Shumaker Judith Ann, 28, of R. 1, LaOtto, was killed Sunday in a two-car crash south of Avilla. The crash occurred when Rev. Joseph M. Bruemmeh of the Crosier House of Studies, Fort Wayne, drove his car off of the Baseline Road onto State Road 3 and into the path of a car being driven by Mrs. Shumaker’s husband, Stanley. Funeral Tuesday in Kendallville ~ 5-21-1964
Shumaker Lavon M "Bill", 53, R. 3, Wolcottville, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Steuben County February 11, 1928, the son of Ora and Irsel (VanPelt) Shumaker. He was a lifetime Helmer area resident and worked 32 years at Dana Corp. in Angola. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Angels Catholic Church at Big Long Lake. Surviving are his wife, Beverly. His first wife, Leona Hollis, preceded him in death 10 years ago. Services December 23 in Ege Catholic Church. Burial, church cemetery. ~ 12-24-1981 + 12-?-1981
Shumaker Leona V, 48, was dead on arrival Sunday at McCray Hospital. She apparently had suffered a heart attack. Born April 20, 1923 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Martin and Mary (Adamski) Hollis. She was married in 1960 to Lavon (Bill) Shumaker. She was employed for 31 years at the Winter Street plant of the General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in LaGrange, the Daughters of Isabella, Garrett, and the Order of the Moose at Auburn. Surviving in addition to the husband is a sister, Mrs. Herman (Geraldine) Roush of R. 2, Avilla. Funeral Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Church at Ege. Burial, Ege Catholic Cemetery. ~ 12-16-1971 + 12-?-1971
Shumaker, Mary, 67, died Saturday in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. A homemaker she lived in Pleasant Lake. She was born July 14, 1922 in Plumville, KY to Reuben and Carey Thompson (Carpenter) Dixon. June 26, 1949 she married Wayne S. Shumaker in Fleming Co, KY. He preceded her in death Sept 2. Surviving are 4 sons, Daniel of Valparaiso; Capt Dennis of RAF Lakenheath United Kingdom; Mark of Fremont; and Earl Keith of Ashley; a daughter Sandra McCormick of Pleasant Lake; 2 brothers, Charles Dixon of Auburn and Jerry of Flemingsburgh, KY; 2 sisters, Edith Firestone of Ashley and Joyce N. Collins of Northridge, CA. Services in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial in Fairfiled Cemetery, Corunna + 10-12-1989
Shumaker Nathaniel Scott, 16, died in an auto accident on U.S. 6 in Wawaka on Sept. 30, 2005. He was a sophomore at East Noble High School and attended the Shepherd Chapel in Gravette, Ark. He was born March 11, 1989 in Kendallville to Scott and Lisa (Rathke) Shumaker. Surviving are his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Chad and Sasha Rathke of Kendallville; a sister, Stephanie Shumaker; grandparents, Stephen Shumaker of St. Joe, Jean Shumaker and Patsy Dubuison of Kendallville, Fred Rathke of Columbia City; great-grandmothers, Grace Shumaker of Sequin, Texas and Helen Stiffner of Kendallville. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, later. ^ 10-2-2005
Shumaker Wilbur D "Bones", 74, of Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Steuben County on February 4, 1923 to Marlton and Daisy (Tritch) Shumaker. On August 24, 1947 he married Evelyn Gehring. A WW II veteran, he was the retired manager for an auto parts store and a member of St. John Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 86, both of Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Donna) Winebrenner of Albion, and Mrs. Tom (Karla) Kline of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Jean Reinoehl of Ashley, Beverly Blood of Warsaw, and Verlma Farrington of Waterloo; one brother, Heber of Angola; 3 grandchildren, Tony Winebrenner, Arin and Jason Kline; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Robert, John and Ned; and a granddaughter, Amy. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-19-1997
Shuman Pauline, 95, New Carlisle, Ind., formerly of Howe, died November 19, 1991. She was born September 30, 1896 in Rome City, the daughter of C. G. and Laura (Owen) Routsong. She married Thurman L. Shuman on June 1, 1921 in Wolcottville. She was a member of OES, LaGrange, Philomath Women's Club of Howe, volunteer for the American Red Cross, American Lung Association and the LaGrange Hospital and was a member of Lima Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. W. (Phyllis) Wamper, South Bend; 2 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Maxine Lambright of Rome City. Funeral Friday at Shoup-Carney-Frost Funeral Home in Howe. + 11-19-1991
Shutta Albert D, a lifetime Noble County resident and a former farmer in the Avilla community, died December 2 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. At the time of his death, he was living in Kendallville. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Howerton, Danville, Ill., and Mrs. Betty Wonderly, Bryan, Ohio, a son, Edward, Elkhart; a sister, Mrs. Susan Bender, resident of the Sacred Heart Home; and several grandchildren. ~ 12-9-1954
Shutta Helen L, 80, died Dec. 24, 2002 at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She had been employed by Kroger and retired from City News Agency in Elkhart. She was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church and was a 1940 graduate of Kendallville High School. She was born in Kendallville on Jan. 31, 1922 to William and Una (Persing) Trowbridge. She married Edward A. Shutta on May 4, 1941 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Karen Leeth of Elkhart and Jane Humbarger of Bristol; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Deb Shutta of Franklin; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Rob and Richard Trowbridge. Services Friday at St. Vincent dePaul Church. Burial, in Faith Mausoleum at Rice Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2002
Shutta, Mila M, 78, died of a heart attack Saturday at the Bryan, Ohio, residence of her daughter, Mrs. Betty Wonderly. A lifelong resident of this area, she was born in Corunna on May 27, 1888. Mass was celebrated Tuesday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-23-1967 + 3-?-1967
Shyrer Charles D died at Goshen Monday of heart disease. Mr. and Mrs. Shyrer came from their home at Eldorado, Kansas, some months ago on a visit to friends here. Last Thursday they went to Brimfield and from thence to Goshen to visit their son Clifford, at whose home he was again stricken and, without a struggle, died. He was a native of Pennsylvania, 68 years of age and first came to Avilla forty years ago. He conducted a blacksmith shop on the corner where the flouring mill now stands for four years, when he left Avilla, but returned in 1862. The remains left Goshen Wednesday for Kansas, where the funeral and interment will occur. ~ 2-16-1893
Sibert Bessie P, 79, was born March 2, 1896 in Sedan, Ind. to William and Lula (Guthrie) Casselman. She married Roy Sibert in Kendallville August 16, 1913, and he died in 1949. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a 5-year member of Royal Neighbors Club. She died Monday at Sacred Heart Home. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Vance (Dorothy) Keister, Albion; four sons, Kenneth, Avilla, Eugene, Harold and Raymond, all of Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Grace Butler, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. One son and a brother also preceded her in death. Services today. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-9-1975 + 10-?-1975
Sibert David L, 45, died November 8, 2000 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born February 18, 1955 to Harold and Marjorie (Craven) Sibert. He married Paula Mendenhall on November 21, 1992 in Kendallville. He was a graduate of East Noble High School and was employed by the City of Kendallville as a field superintendent and water distribution system operator. He was a member of Rome City Sons of the American Legion Post 381. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Marjorie Fanning of Goshen and Jennifer Sibert of Kendallville; a son, Joseph of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Logan Kimmel, Oliver Fanning, Khristopher Mathley, and Sheridan Sibert; one sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Kenneth Bodenhafer of Kendallville; and 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Pat and Bill and Janet Sibert of Kendallville. Services Sunday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-11-2000
Sibert Dennis E, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sibert of Kendallville, was born and died Saturday, in Lakeside Hospital. Survivors include the parents, the grandparents and a sister, Diane. Services were Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 194?
Sibert Earl, brother of Kenneth Sibert of Avilla, was pronounced dead upon arrival at McCray Hospital Saturday. He was born June 27, 1921, in Kendallville and resided here all his lifetime. He was married and a father of two children. Burial in Lake View Cemetery Tuesday. ~ 3-22-1962
Sibert Eugene W, 64, 223 E. Wayne St., Kendallville, a retired Lane Foundry patternmaker, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 18, 1914 in Auburn, a son of Roy and Bessie (Casselman) Sibert, but had been a lifelong resident of Kendallville, coming to this city as a child. He was married Aug. 31, 1934 in Albion to Luella I. Hinkley. Surviving are the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Hamilton, R. 4, LaGrange; 4 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Vance (Dorothy) Keister, Albion; and 2 brothers, Raymond, Kendallville, and Kenneth, Avilla. A son, the parents and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He was a WW II veteran and a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, VFW and Moose Lodge in Kendallville. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Sibert Gertrude (Gillian), 81, rural Auburn, died Thursday in DeKalb Hospital. She was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Avilla, the daughter of Charles and Agatha Gillian. She married Vernon C. Sibert and they formerly owned the Shamrock Inn in Waterloo. Her husband died in 1959. Surviving are a daughter, Beverly McKean, Auburn; a brother, Kenneth of Dallas; a sister, Hilda Miller of Kendallville; and two grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a son, Larry V. Sibert, in 1956. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn. Services Saturday in Trinity Church. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, Avilla. ~ 12-1-1987 + 11-26-1987
Sibert Harold J, 60, of Kendallville, died Jan. 8 at McCray Hospital. He was born Sept. 30, 1915 in Kendallville to Roy and Bessie (Casselman) Sibert. He married Marjorie Craven Dec. 31, 1937 and she died Oct. 31, 1973. He was employed by Newnam Foundry. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Janet) Bodenhafer, Kendallville; three sons, James, Wawaka, William and David, both of Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Vance (Dorothy) Keister, Albion; three brothers, Eugene and Raymond, both Kendallville, and Kenneth, Avilla. One brother, Donald, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 1-15-1976 + 1-?-1976
Sibert James Franklin, 65, of Kendallville, died June 21, 2008 at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. He had been employed at No-Sag in Kendallville and served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of American Legion Post 2749 and Kendallville Moose Lodge. He was born Nov. 21, 1942 in Kendallville to Harold and Marjorie (Craven) Sibert. Surviving are 4 children and their spouses, Jamesi and Russell Lemon, Tommy and Leslie Sibert, and Kimbre Sibert of Kendallville, Lori Heinz of Fla.; 8 grandchildren; Alex, Clair, James, Ethan, Gavin Lemon, Lotus, Hannah and Cassiday Sibert; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Kenneth Bodenhafer of Kendallville; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Janet Sibert of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carmin Bolen; a son, Jimmy Bolen; and a brother, David. Services later. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-22-2008
Sibert Kenneth H, 64, of Avilla, died Sunday in his residence. He was born November 28, 1927 in Kendallville to Ray and Bessie (Casselman) Sibert. On March 7, 1951 in Avilla he married Sally Schauweker. He retired from Kendallville Castings and had formerly been employed by Lane Foundry. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Melinda Harges of Avilla and Karen Andelin of Kendallville; and 2 grandsons. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Eugene, Harold, Donald and Raymond; and a sister, Dorothy Keister. Funeral Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 10-11-1992
Sibert Larry D, 64, of Kendallville, died October 1, 2012, at his Kendallville home. He was born in Kendallville on August 13, 1948, to Donald E. and Marilyn A. (Miller) Sibert. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1966 and attended Purdue University. He was employed as the Human Resource Director for Newnam Foundry in Kendallville for many years and later with Alchem Aluminum in Coldwater, Michigan, from where he retired. Survivors include a daughter, Andrea Sibert of Kendallville; a son, Luke Sibert of Indianapolis; a brother, Richard “Dick” and Alana Sibert of Kendallville. Private services at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-3-2012
Sibert Luella Irene, 76, of LaGrange, died March 8, 1993 in Vencor-LaGrange Hospital. She was born in Kendallville February 27, 1917, the daughter of Ralph and Ruth (Martin) Hinkley. A homemaker, she was a lifetime resident of the Kendallville area, living in LaGrange since November 1992. She was married in Albion August 31, 1934 to Eugene W. Sibert, who died in 1978. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Hamilton of LaGrange; a brother, Leonard Hinkley of Muncie; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A son and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-8-1993
Sibert Marilyn A, 81, died Sept. 18, 2003 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She had worked for 6 years at McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville and was then a clerk and key punch operator with the Air National Guard at Baer Field Airport in Fort Wayne from 1969 until retirement in 1985. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 86 and a widow member of Elks Lodge in Kendallville. She was born July 26, 1922 in Kendallville the daughter of Guy and Geneva (Davidson) Miller. She married Donald Sibert on April 30, 1944 in Kendallville. He died March 17, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Richard and Alana Sibert of Kendallville; a sister, Shirley Fraze of Kendallville; 3 grandsons, Tim, Steven and Lucas Sibert; and 2 granddaughters, Jennifer Loveless and Andrea Sibert; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-19-2003
Sibert Marjorie E was buried in Lake View Cemetery. Services were Saturday in Berhalter Hutchins Funeral Home. + 12-?-1973
Sibert Raymond H, 54, died at his Wayne St. home in Kendallville Sunday. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was born Sept. 28, 1924 to Roy and Bessie (Casselman) Sibert. He married Joanne E. Mefferd in Kendallville Feb. 23, 1951. He was a machinist at Weatherhead Co. in Syracuse and was a member of the Kendallville Moose, VFW and American Legion Post 86. Surviving are the widow; a brother, Kenneth, Avilla; one daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Christy) Burgei, Napoleon, Ohio; two sons, Stanley, Mesa, Ariz., and Kent, at home; one sister, Mrs. Vance (Dorothy) Keister, Albion; and one grandchild. Three brothers preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 5-10-1979 + 5-?-1979
Sibert Roy, about 56, suffered a fatal heart attack last Thursday when returning to his home in Kendallville after visiting the office of a physician where he received treatment for his heart condition. Five sons, Eugene, Harold, Donald, Raymond and Kenneth; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Keister; and the widow survive. Funeral Monday at Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1949
Sible Blanche M, 82, Churubusco, died March 4, 2003 at her home in Eel River Twp in Allen County. She was born in Swan Twp in Noble County November 24, 1920 to Lodie and Eva (Richards) Freeman. When a young girl she moved with her family to Green Twp. She married Clarence E. Sible March 1, 1941 in Columbia City. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Harold Schinbeckler of Churubusco; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Laura Shank of Churubusco, Mary and Jim Gerber of Garrett and Neva Whitesel of Fort Wayne; a brother and sister-in-law, Wilbur and Kay Freeman of Marion; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a son, Larry L. on January 3, 1984; a sister, Myrtle Nine; and a brother, Jim Freeman. Before her marriage she worked at Blue Bell in Columbia City. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on the couple's farm east of Churubusco. Services Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 3-6-2003
Sible Brunetta M, 85, died on September 22, 2010, at Parkview Noble Hospital. A lifetime Avilla resident, she was born on November 19, 1924, in Avilla, the daughter of Edwin F. and Catherine C. (Mund) Teders. She was a 1943 graduate of Avilla High School, and on June 11, 1949, she married Paul E. Sible. He died on January 28, 2007. She retired from Electric Motors in Garrett. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla and the American Legion Post 240 Women’s Auxiliary in Avilla. Surviving are four sons and three daughters-in-law, Tom (Nancy) Sible of Kendallville, Daniel “Boone” (Jennifer) Sible of Avilla; Mark Sible of Avilla, and David (Joni) Sible of Kendallville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon “Shag” (Keith) Gillian of Rome City; her grandchildren, Sarah and Todd Gillian, and Jordan, Darren and Bret Sible; a sister, Joan Houser of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Clifford Teders of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Arnold Teders and Paul Teders, and a sister, Freda Huelsenbeck. Mass of Christian Burial September 25 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 9-24-2010
Sible Cecil W Z, 61, of Fort Wayne, died Wednesday at his home. He was a member of Huntertown Lodge 689, F & AM and a member of Huntertown OES. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Escondido, Calif. Funeral Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 4-5-1956
Sible Dewey, 83, 515 N. Mulberry St., Churubusco, died at home July 1. He was born September 28, 1898 in Eel River Twp, Allen County, the son of Clark and Serena Johnston Sible. He married Helen Akers on January 22, 1921. She preceded him in death on June 26, 1970. He was a farmer in Allen County until 1944 when he moved to Churubusco. He was employed at the Churubusco Feed Mill from which he retired in 1964. Survivors include a son, Paul of Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Leland (Lois) Phares of Elkhart, Mrs. John (Phyllis) Malcolm, R. 3, Churubusco; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; a sister, Helen Bleke of Sun City, Ariz. Services at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco Monday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 7-8-1982
Sible Elva, 95, of R. 2, Churubusco, died in her home Jan. 1. She was born Jan. 21, 1875 in Allen County, the daughter of Harvey and Jane (Sayers) Rice. She was married in 1905 to Elmer O. Sible and they lived on a farm south of Collins until 1919, when they moved to Churubusco. In 1921 they moved to the present farm. Her husband died Oct. 2, 1951. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Clarence, R. 2, Churubusco, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Jan. 4 in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 1-7-1971
Sible Helen, 78, of 515 N. Mulberry St., Churubusco, died June 26 in St Joseph’s Hospital. She was born March 1, 1900 in Kosciusko County to Charles and Minnie (Rookstool) Akers. She married Dewey Sible Jan. 22, 1921, and they lived in Eel River Twp until moving to Churubusco in 1944. She retired from General Electric Co. in 1962. She is survived by her husband; one son, Paul of Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Leland Phares of Elkhart and Mrs. John Malcolm of Churubusco; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Millard Akers of Churubusco. Services in Sheets Funeral Home today. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 6-29-1978 + 6-26-1978
Sible Larry L, 39, died at Parkview Hospital Jan. 5. after a farm accident. He was born Dec. 16, 1944. A native of Allen County, he was a hog farmer. Surviving are his wife, Rita; two sons, Terry and Randy; a daughter, Angie, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sible of R. 2, Churubusco; and a sister, Judy Schinbeckler, R. 2, Churubusco. Services Jan. 9 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 1-12-1984
Sible Paul E, 80, of Avilla, died January 28, 2007 in Parkview Noble Hospital emergency room. He worked for Zollner Corp. for 34 years, retiring in 1992, and belonged to Zollner's Quarter Century Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 240 in Avilla the Kendallville VFW and St. Mary's Catholic Church. He had lived in Avilla 57 years. He was born September 16, 1926 in Eel River Twp, Allen County, to Dewey and Helen (Akers) Sible. On June 11, 1949 he married Brunetta Teders at St. Mary's Church. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Tom and Nancy and David and Joni Sible of Kendallville, Dan and Jennifer Sible and Mark Sible of Avilla; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Keith Gillian of Rome City; a sister, Lois Phares of Elkhart; 5 grandchildren, Sarah and Todd Gillian, Darren, Jordan and Bret Sible; a step-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Malcolm. Services Wednesday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery with military graveside services. ^ 1-29-2007
Sickafoose C Arthur, 84, a Noble Twp farmer, was born Dec. 2, 1888, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Webster Sickafoose in Cleveland Twp, Whitley County and reached manhood on a farm 3 miles south of South Whitley. He attended Cleveland Twp school. He was married to Jessie Hidy on Nov. 22, 1918 and after 1939 they made their home on their farm south of Merriam. Surviving are the widow; 3 sons, Roy of Tacoma, Wash., Walter of Fort Wayne, and Jack of R. 2, Albion; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; and a grandson, Richard; and 2 brothers, Milton and Gilbert. Funeral Sept. 30 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, South Whitley Cemetery. + 10-?-1973
Sickafoose Jessie B, 82, widow of C Arthur Sickafoose, died Thursday in Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are 3 sons, Roy, Tacoma, Wash., Walter, Fort Wayne, and Jack, R. 2, Albion; one brother, Paul Hidy, Auburn; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Keirn, Auburn; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Smith Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, South Whitley Cemetery. + 3-?-1975
Sickafoose Keith, 44, El Paso, Texas, died Saturday in a hospital in El Paso. A graduate of Ligonier High School and the U. S. Academy at West Point, he and his family had returned to the U.S. in June 1967 after spending 3 years in Germany. Survivors include the widow, the former Betty Stage of Ligonier, whom he married in June 1952; 2 sons, Keith II, and Monroe at home; 2 daughters, Nancy and Elizabeth at home; one stepson, Mike Hoffman, Lake Wawasee; one brother, Alan of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Mrs. Richard Sack, Los Angeles, Calif. His mother, Mrs. Ruth Sickafoose, died in Oct. 1968. Services in El Paso on Tuesday. + 1-?-1969
Sidel Jacob was born in York County, Penn. June 24, 1816 and died May 23 at the age of 81 years 3 months and 29 days. At the age of 27 he married Anna Peterman. They had 11 children, 7 of whom are living, 3 sons and 4 daughters. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He leaves a widow and 7 children. Funeral at Fairfield Center Tuesday. ^ 5-28-1897
Sidle Shirley A, 71, of rural Pleasant Lake, died Wednesday in the V.A. Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on August 23, 1922 to Charles and Juanita (Geiger) Sidle. She served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and in the Coast Guard during WW II. She was a member of American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville and Disabled Veterans of Fort Wayne. Surviving are 2 nephews. Funeral Friday in Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson. Burial, Mt. Zion Cemetery, with graveside military rites by Angola American Legion Post 31. + 7-27-1994
Sieber Carrie Belle, daughter of Joseph and Mary Speaker, was born at Carline, Seneca County, Ohio Sept. 4, 1861. She died at her country residence south of Albion Dec. 32, 1935 at the age of 74 years, two months and 29 days. She was one of a family of 5 children, William Speaker, Mrs. John Losier, both deceased, Mrs. George Webster near Albion, and Edward of Kimmell, surviving. On Oct. 14, 1880 she was married to John Sieber. They had a son, Charles of Albion; 2 daughters, Mrs. James Rosenogle of Kimmell, and Mrs. Theodore Smith of Kalkaska, Mich. At the age of 15 she moved with her parents to Wood County, Ohio. In 1902 she with her own family moved to the farm south of Albion where she spent the remainder of her life. Funeral at the U. B. Church in Albion Friday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 12-?-1935
Sieber Charles F, about 81, died at the McCray Hospital May 21, 1966 from heart disease. He came to this community as a small boy from Ohio where he was born on June 12, 1884. He was a retired farmer. His wife, the former Grace Hardendorf, passed away Sept. 27, 1963. Surviving are 2 sons, Rodney and Paul Jack of R. 1 Albion; and one daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Lucille) Weber of R. 2, Albion; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was a 50-year plus member of North Star Lodge No. 380, IOOF. Funeral May 24 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-?-1966
Sieber Grace C, 74, (b.7-12-1889 - d.9-27-1963) R. 1, Albion, the wife of Charles Sieber, died Friday in her home. A daughter of Justine and Celestine Edmonds, she was a lifelong resident of this community. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Lucille) Weber, R. 3; 2 sons, Jack and Rodney, R. 1; a sister, Mrs. Ann Harvey, Costa Mesa, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1963
Sieber John was born Aug. 23, 1857 and died Feb. 3, 1951. Services at Bonham & Miser’s Feb. 5. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1951
Siebold Adele M, 81, died January 27 in Sacred Heart Home She was born in Fort Wayne November 1, 1901, the daughter of Fred and Caroline (Grotrian) Knipstein and was the widow of Floyd Siebold, who died in 1966. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla and the New Haven Unit 330 American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jean) Daniels, Avilla; a stepdaughter, Valette Irwin, Lakewood, Calif.; a brother, R. W. Knipstein of Santa Rosa, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Monday in E. Harper & Son Funeral Home in New Haven. Burial, Concordia Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 2-3-1983 + 1-27-1983
Siegel Donna J, 80, of Wawaka, died Apri8l 12, 2013 at Parkview Medical Cener in Fort Wayne. She was born in Garrett on April 1, 1933 to Arthur and Leona (Bordner) Rowe. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1951. She owned and operated Donna's Antiques and Sew & Sew in Ligonier. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ligonier. Survivors include her daughters, Liz Kimmel of Kimmel, Lou and Joe Letherman of Green River, Wyo., Lisa Boller of Kendallville, Kris and Kirby Miller of Middlebury; and son, Jeff and Becky Siegel of Millersburg; 18 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and sister Darlene and Jim Howard of Mt. Washington, Ky. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Rowe, Annie Hammel, Catherine Crance, Miriam Myers and Pat Barr; and her twin brothers, Jim and Jack Rowe. Funeral will be Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 4-14-2013
Siegel Gladys W, 84, 800 W. 2nd St., Ligonier, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. She was born April 11, 1896 in Miami County, Ohio, where she was married Dec. 1, 1918 to William Siegel. He died in 1925. She had been a resident of Ligonier for the past 25 years, moving from Troy, Ohio. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Floyd F. (Iva Lou) Warren, Ligonier; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Orr Funeral Home Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Siepk Mary, who is believed to have been the oldest resident of Noble County, died at the home of her daughter in this place Monday. She was ill but a short time with ailments incident to old age. She was born in Germany Dec. 4, 1812, and at the time of her death was 104 years 11 months and 8 days of age. Her husband died 23 years ago, and besides Mrs. Joseph Walt, 3 daughters and 2 sons living in Pittsburgh, Pa., also 47 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren survive. Funeral this morning at St. Mary’s Church. Burial in nearby cemetery. ~11-14-1917
Sillaway Julia, 83, died Sept. 4 at Kendallville Manor. She was born Oct. 13, 1914 in Fort Wayne to John and Clementine (Evard) Telgman and was a resident of Avilla since 1988. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, she worked for 15 years at Roger’s Market in accounting and volunteered for 25 years in St. Joseph Hospital. Surviving are one son, Marshall of LaOtto; one grandchild, Tim Sillaway of Avilla; one great-grandchild, Ciera Sillaway of Avilla; one sister, Helen Pry of Fort Wayne; and one brother, Bernard of Troy, Ohio. Services at St. Mary’s Church in Avilla. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 9-10-1998
Silveus Lloyd S, 82, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died of a heart condition Saturday in a Sarasota hospital. He was born in Milford on Oct. 3, 1879, the son of Simon and Lucinda (Babcock) Silveus. He married May Grey, who died in 1938. He married Joy Wolf, who died in 1957. In 1959 he married Eva Mae Kennedy. He was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Treva) Irvin of North Liberty, Mrs. Harry (Lois Marie) Robbins of Sarasota, and Mrs. William (Mildred) Widup of Mishawaka; one son, Raymond, Cromwell; 3 sisters, Mrs. Merl Kimes and Mrs. Edward Conneley of Elkhart, and Mrs. Noah Eaton of Warsaw; 2 brothers, Orb, Warsaw, and Howard, Hobart; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery. + 4-?-1962
Silvey Clint Bennett was born Dec. 12, 1891; died Sept. 28, 1893, aged 1 year, 9 months and 16 days. Funeral was at Lake View Cemetery. + 9-28-1893 ^ 9-29-1893
Simmons Alfred E, 80, of Kendallville, died January 22, 2014 in Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne. He retired in 1995 after 41 years with Newnam Foundry in Kendallville. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, West Fairfield, Corunna, and the Kendallville Moose Lodge. He was born December 13, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, to Lyman and Elsie (Nogar) Simmons.On March 28, 1954, in Dundee, Michigan, he married Lois M. Myers. She died October 24, 1998. He then married Elda (Moede) Wright on March 9, 2002, in Monroe, Michigan. She survives in Kendallville. Also surviving are 4 daughters, Marge (Carl) Weber of Kendallville, Monica Martin of Kendallville, Julie (William) Yates of Kendallville, and Kelly (William) Walkup of Kendallville; two sons, Michael (Ann Marie Waldron) Simmons of Indianapolis and Kim (Annette) Simmons of New Castle; four stepdaughters; 19 grandchildren, Chad Helmkamp, Matthew Helmkamp, Shannon Nevers, Adam Simmons, Drew Simmons, Miles Simmons, Amelia Simmons, Katie Piscione, C.J. Williams, Cody Martin, Calan Martin, Jamie Martinez, Kimberly Strohm, Jeffrey Ley, Fawn Storm, James Spuller, Greg Walkup, Angie Gard, and Eric Walkup; five stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one great great-granddaughte. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Michele “Mickey” Simmons; 2 grandchildren, Clay Helmkamp and Misty Simmons; a sister, Eyla Prybil; and 4 brothers, Lyle Simmons, Leland Simmons, Robert Simmons and Alvin “Buddy” Simmons. Funeral, January 25, 2013 in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. ^ 1-24-2014
Simmons Anna H, 92, died Friday at her daughter's residence. A lifelong resident of Ligonier, she was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and Perry Twp Home Economics Club. She was born December 2, 1903 in Ligonier to Alva and Inez (Milner) Hite. In 1939 in Pierceton, she married Harold Simmons, who died in 1976. She was also preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Surviving are 2 daughters, Carol Simmons of Bloomington, and Mrs. Henry (Ellen) Ruppel of Ligonier; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-24-1996
Simmons Brian L, 46, of Kendallville, died July 17, 2004 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, from cancer. On Feb. 6, 1958 in Kendallville, he was born to Larry and Phyllis (Acker) Simmons. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1976 and worked at Uniform Printing 1976-2003. He attended Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are his parents; a daughter, Shalea; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Jeffrey and Bobbi and Patrick and Sue of Butler, and Phillip of Kendallville. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-18-2004
Simmons Catherine, 82, widow of George Simmons, was found dead in her home in southeast Albion Friday by neighbors. Funeral at Miser Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1933
Simmons Debora A, 35, died Sunday in a Cass County, Mich. auto accident. She was born May 28, 1957 in Kendallville to Richard and Elsie (Wagner) Simmons. Surviving are her parents; a son and daughter, Eric and Amanda Zickafoose of Middlebury; 3 brothers, Richard of Fort Wayne, Mark of Garrett and Kerry of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; and 2 sisters, Lori Wedge and Sherry Simmons of Bristol; and a grandmother, Effie Wagner of Garrett. Services Wednesday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 3-7-1993
Simmons Ephriam Richard, 72, died Dec. 2 at the county infirmary from carcinoma of the stomach. He was a native of Kosciusko County and had lived at Kendallville and worked as a day laborer, having last been employed on the William Beck farm on the angling road leading to that city. Surviving are 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral at Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, South Whitley Cemetery. + 12-?-1941
Simmons Eva Belle, 76, mother of Mrs. Ralph (Cowboy) Likes, Kendallville, died at her home in Millersburg Saturday. She was born July 14, 1877 in Millersburg and spent her entire life in that community. Other survivors are the husband, Sherman; 2 sons, Arthur of Goshen and Donald of Millersburg; a sister, Mrs. Dora Dovel, Goshen; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild who was born this week. Services Tuesday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Millersburg. Burial, Brown Cemetery. + No date
Simmons Frank, 57, resident of Ligonier community, died Wednesday while en route to the home of his brother, Harry, one mile west of Ligonier. His lifeless form was found along the highway. Death was from a heart attack. Surviving are the brother, Harry; and 2 daughters, one is in Ligonier and one at Chicago. His wife died several years ago. ^ 3-8-1934
Simmons George, son of Jesse and Sarah Simmons, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1847; died in Albion Oct. 27, 1926, aged 78 years, 10 months and 9 days. When young he moved with his parents from Ohio to Noble County. He married Catherine Smith Dec. 18, 1875, and they had two boys and one girl, all having died. He was a member of the Rehoboth Lutheran Church. He was one of 11 children, five of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Andrew of Fowler, Ind., Alpheus and Jesse of Fort Wayne, Mrs. John Kutcher of Kendallville, and Mrs. Eyler of Fort Wayne. Funeral from the Lutheran Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 10-?-1926
Simmons George W, 73, died at his home in Kendallville Monday from hardening of the arteries. Born in Jefferson Twp Sept. 28, 1857, the son of Abijah and Margaret Branyan Simmons, he grew to manhood there. He had lived all his life in Noble County with the exception of a few years in Kansas. He was one of 12 children. He married Loressa Howard April 26, 1896. They moved to Albion soon after and remained here until 1901when they located in Kendallville, where they have since resided. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at Albion all of his life. Surviving are the widow; 2 sons, Howard of Monroeville, and Chester of Fort Wayne; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Koder, and Mrs. Liela Kessler of Chicago; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Jane Bushong of Avilla and Mrs. Ollie Randall of Chicago. Funeral Wednesday at the home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1930
Simmons Harold O, 71, died Feb. 21 in Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 15, 1904 in Perry Twp, the son of Harry and Ethel (Bowser) Simmons. He had been a lifelong resident of the community and a retired farmer. In 1939 he was married to Anna Hite in Pierceton. She survives along with 2 daughters, Carol Simmons, Bloomington, and Mrs. Henry (Ellen Jane) Ruppel, Niles, Mich.; one brother, Thad, Ligonier; 2 grandchildren. Funeral today from Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-21-1975
Simmons Helen L, 83, died today at D&D Nursing Service. She was born August 2, 1911 in Ligonier to Chester and Eva (Lantz) Cochran. On March 27, 1932 in Butler she married Kermit Simmons. An organist for Ligonier United Methodist Church, she had worked for Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier and was a lifetime resident of Ligonier. Surviving are a son, Kenneth of Ligonier; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1970. Funeral Sunday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1995
Simmons Howard M, 88, died Wednesday in Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne. An Albion native, he had lived most of his life in Kendallville. He was a former General Electric Co. employee. His wife, Gladys, preceded him in death. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 4-6-1988
Simmons Jesse, 76, one of the old citizens of Green Twp, died Jan. 28 from liver and kidney affections and dropsical tendency. George Simmons, janitor of Albion School, is his son. ^ 1-25-1895
Simmons Jesse, 70, a former Albion citizen, died May 11 from complications at his home in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of that city and is survived by one brother, Andrew of Fowler, Ind.; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Martha Kutcher of Fowler and Mrs. Mary Iler of Fort Wayne, all former residents of Albion. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 5-?-1936
Simmons Kermit L, 59, R. 1, Ligonier, died today in a LaPorte hospital from a heart attack suffered Sunday. Funeral will be Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. A former trustee of Perry Twp, he was employed at Seagley Implement Co., Topeka, and a member of the County ASC Committee. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was born Sept. 7, 1911 in Ligonier to Harry and Ethel (Bowser) Simmons. His wife, the former Helen Cochran, survives, with a son, Kenneth, Ligonier; 2 brothers, Harold and Thad of Ligonier and 3 grandchildren. + 7-?-1970
Simmons Lois M, 61, of Kendallville, died Saturday in her home. She was born in Monroe, Mich., November 22, 1936 to Earl A. and Wilma J. (Auten) Myers. On March 28, 1953 she married Alfred E. Simmons. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. William (Marge) Hulwick of Auburn, Monica Martin, Mrs. William (Julie) Yates and Mrs. William (Kelly) Walkup of Kendallville; 2 sons, Michael of Indianapolis and Kim of Kendallville; her stepmother, Wilma Myers; a foster daughter; 4 sisters; 6 brothers; 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michele; and a brother, Donald Myers. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-24-1998
Simmons Marilynn, 44, of Indianapolis, died Thursday in St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Glen Ellyn, Ill., February 2, 1953 to Lyman R. and Darlene V. (Martin) Constantine. She was a 1971 East Noble High School graduate and received her bachelor of science degree from Indiana University and her master's degree from Purdue. She was co-founder and president of Technical Resource & Quality Assurance Consultants since 1993. She was a member of New Horizons United Methodist Church and was involved in Indiana Special Olympics. Surviving are her father and his wife, Nancy, in Kendallville; 4 children, Melissa, Adam, Andrew and Miles Simmons; 2 stepsisters; a brother, Leonard Constantine of Kendallville; and a stepbrother. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-26-1997
Simmons Mary Frances, 91, died April 16, 2008. She was born Aug. 30, 1916 in Wawaka to Mark and Grace (Caldwell) Kinnison. She married Thad R. Simmons in Noblesville on Sept. 7, 1939. Surviving are 2 daughters, Jean and Charles May of Lock Haven, Pa., and Karen and Stanley Lemieux of Ligonier; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at J.A. Brazzell and Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-18-2008
Simmons Richard A, 40, died Sunday in Beverly Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. He was an assembler at Fillrite Division, Tuthill Corp., Fort Wayne. He was born October 29, 1954 in Kendallville to Richard S. and Elsie (Wagner) Simmons. Surviving are his parents in Garrett; 2 brothers, Mark of Auburn and Kerry of Lawrenceburg; and 2 sisters, Lori Atkinson of Bristol and Sherry Flinn of Elkhart. One sister, Debbie Simmons, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett. + 8-20-1995
Simmons Thad R, 67, of Lincolnway West, Ligonier, died Saturday at his winter residence in LaFeria, Texas. He was born March 26, 1918 in Ligonier to Harry and Ethel (Bowser) Simmons. On Sept. 7, 1939 he married Mary Frances Kinnison. A lifetime Ligonier area resident, he was a retired farmer and owner of Miller & Sons Farm Implement. He was a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Jean May of Lock Haven, Pa., and Karen LeMieux of Libertyville, Ill.; and 9 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-23-1985
Simon - Ozro Simons of Rome City buried their little girl, aged 5 months, at the Union Cemetery near Swan on last Thursday. ^ 1-19-1891
Simon Abraham, for many years a resident of Swan Twp, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Weimer and family, southeast of this place. His demise was the result of cancer of the stomach from which he had suffered the past winter. Short services were held at the Weimer home Sunday and the remains were taken to Bethlehem Church in Swan Twp where the funeral sermon was preached. The remains were interred by the side of those of his wife in the nearby cemetery. He was born May 18, 1833 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1835 he moved with his parents to Columbiana County, Ohio. At the age of twenty-three years he was married to Lydia Teegarden Feb. 24, 1857. They had seven children of whom three survive, Susanna L., Lorena T., and Silas P.; nineteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was baptized in his infancy and was confirmed in the Lutheran Church, in this faith he continued to the end. In 1866 they moved from Columbiana County, Ohio, to Noble County. They moved to Avilla in 1902, from which place they moved to Richmond in March 1910. On November 9, 1912, they came to live with their daughter, Mrs. Samuel Weimer, at which place Mrs. Simon died December 22, 1912. His health had been declining for a number of months until April 14, 1916, when he died at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 26 days. ~ 4-19-1916
Simon Alice E died at her home in Swan Twp last Friday. Alice E. Preston was born in Swan Twp March 2, 1851; died May 14, 1897, aged 46 years 2 months, 12 days. She had been a sufferer of Bright’s disease for a number of months. During her sickness she became a member of the United Brethren Church at Salem. She was married January 1, 1874 to Oliver Simon. They had five children, three of them having preceded her in death. Funeral at the M. E. Church at Swan on Sunday. ~ 5-20-1897
Simon Anna, 72, of LaOtto, (d.11-16-1912) who had been in poor health several months from Bright’s disease and other ailments, died at the home of her daughter, Mr. Joseph Kelham, three miles east of LaOtto Saturday. She was a pioneer resident of the community. Her husband died many years ago. Mrs. Kelham is the only child. There are three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Henry Smith of near LaOtto is one of three surviving brothers. Funeral at Cedar Chapel. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-20-1912
Simon Argyl, Fort Wayne, died Monday at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Death was due to uremic poisoning. Surviving are the wife, Wilma, a son, Robert and one granddaughter, all of Fort Wayne; three brothers, Dr. Clifford, Huntertown, Walter, Detroit, and one sister, Mrs. Merlin Whonsetler, Avilla. Funeral Thursday at the Methodist Church at Huntertown. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 5-8-1952
Simon Arthur, 4 years and 4 months, son of Oliver and Alice Simon, died last Saturday. Funeral was in the M. E. Church at Swan. ^ 7-1-1880
Simon Carl , 52, died at the home of his brother, Clare in Swan Twp, last Sunday. Last rites Tuesday at the Bethlehem Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, two children and two brothers. + 12-?-1936
Simon Betty Jane, 69, died Sunday in the home of a daughter in Huntertown. A native of Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Leslie and Bernice (Danner) Baumgartner. She married Robert L. Simon, who died in 1988. She moved to Huntertown in 1958 and retired in 1985 as circuit board inspector for GCI Inc., Huntertown, after 15 years. She was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church. Surviving are her mother in Huntertown; 2 daughters, Bobbie J. Simon of Huntertown, and Gayle Ann "Twink" Pierce of Rome City; a son, Dennis "Butch" of Fort Wayne; 4 sisters, Marjorie Markley of Petersburg, Mich., Mildred Baumgartner of Largo, Fla., Delores Baumgartner of Huntertown and Mary Louise Baumgartner of Fremont. Funeral Wednesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. + 5-24-1992
Simon Charles died from typhoid fever. ~9-22-1898 The News has been favored with clippings from Goshen papers concerning the death of Charles F. Simon, a member of Co. C., 157th regiment. The young man died from typhoid fever in the field hospital at Indianapolis Sept. 19. His death was unexpected as he had been improving and was considered out of danger. His father, Jacob Simon, was with him when he died and the remains were brought to Goshen and buried with military honors on Wednesday of last week. The young soldier was 24 years of age and had many relatives in Swan Twp. ~ 9-29-1898
Simon Charles of Swan Twp, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 25, 1839, and died at his home July 6, aged 76 years, one month and 11 days. In 1852, he came to Indiana with his parents and settled in Swan Twp where he has resided ever since. On August 12, 1862, he enlisted in the Army of the Union in Company E, 100th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served until honorably discharged April 16, 1863 on account of disability. On Feb. 6, 1867, he married Caroline Perry. They had one child, Clare. Mrs. Simon died in Goshen, April 10, 1868. On October 6, 1870, he married Josephine Adair. They had five children, Birdie, Lottie, Mary, Carl and Donald. Of these, Lottie and Donald are deceased. Mrs. Simon preceded him in death Dec. 20, 1913. For more than 40 years, he was a Justice of the Peace of Swan Twp. The obsequies were held in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Thursday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 7-14-1915
Simon Christopher "Chris" C., 62, died Tuesday at his home. He was a retired mechanic and then worked as custodian at the South Side School in Kendallville and more recently was employed at the Strand Theater. Surviving besides the widow, Virginia, are two sons, Neal of Garrett, and David, a student at Albion College, Albion, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. William Steigmeyer of Garrett, and Mrs. Bonnie Gillespie of Maryland, six grandchildren, and two sisters, one of which is Mrs. Pearl Schauweker. He was born March 8, 1902 at Garrett and resided in Avilla before moving to Kendallville 30 years ago. Final rites were held Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 12-3-1964 + 12-?-1964
Simon Christopher, a former resident of Swan Twp, died at the family home on Diamond St. in Kendallville Friday. Funeral was at the late residence Monday, after which the remains were taken to Wolcottville for interment. He was born in DeKalb County March 15, 1846 and died April 14, 1916, aged 70 years and 29 days. Reared on a farm he engaged in agricultural pursuits until eighteen years old, when fired with patriotism in defense of the Union, he volunteered his services and enlisted in Company K, Forty-fourth Indiana volunteer infantry. On Sept. 14, 1865 he was given an honorable discharge. On Jan. 1, 1868 he was married to Miss Lois O. Broughton. They continued their residence in DeKalb County until 1871 when they moved to Swan Twp. Politically, he was a staunch Republican and in 1894 was elected sheriff of Noble County, a position he filled for two terms being re-elected by a big majority in the fall of 1896. He was a member of Avilla Lodge No. 686 IOOF and Browand Post GAR at Kendallville. Besides a widow, eight children survive, three sons, Curtis of this place, H. O. of Garrison, N.D., and Clarence of Kendallville; five daughters, Mrs. A. H. Hamlin of Wolcottville, Mrs. Sam Kniss of Oklahoma, Mrs. Charles Sturgis of South Milford, Mrs. Carl Miller of Chicago, Mrs. Jennie Johnson of Kendallville; two brothers, Silas of Kendallville, and Charles of Oakland City; and two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Ditmars of LaOtto, and Mrs. Anne Mendenhall of Iowa. ~ 4-19-1916
Simon Clarence, 67, a resident of Kendallville many years, died May 22 from heart disease. He served two terms as deputy sheriff - 1899 to 1902 - during the incumbency of his father, C. C. Simon, elected from Swan Twp. Surviving are the widow, two sons, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held Friday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1940
Simon Clifford E., DDS, 75, Fort Wayne dentist and Huntertown native, died in Parkview Hospital Jan. 19. He was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church, a WW I veteran and had retired from his dental practice in 1972 after 46 years. He was a member of various dental groups, Fort Wayne Elks Lodge 155, and the Disabled American Veterans. His wife, Georgianna, survives, as do a son, Clifford Jr., of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Mary Whonsetler of Avilla; and two brothers, Donald of Churubusco and Walter of Detroit, Mich. Services in Fort Wayne Jan. 22. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 1-23-1975
Simon Curtis C, 72, died at McCray Hospital last Friday. He was born in Swan September 14, 1874 to Christopher and Lois Simon. A brakeman on the E. J. and E. Railroad, he lived in Chicago until he retired in 1941 and came to the home of his sister, Mrs. K. A. Miller of Kendallville. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter Schauweker and Miss Jane Simon of this city; a son, Chris of Kendallville; three sisters and a brother; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son, two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Services were Monday at A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery, Wolcottville. ~ 5-29-1947
Simon Daisy B, 81, who was chief operator at the telephone office for approximately 30 years before retiring, died Monday in her home, 237 S. Main St., a victim of a heart ailment. She was born October 12, 1878, at Albion, the daughter of Frank and Blanche McMahan Cook, and had resided in this community 55 years. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Chris, of Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Pearl) Schauweker and Mrs. John (Jane) Hossinger of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Nell Rickard of Rome City; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services this afternoon at the L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 9-22-1960
Simon Daniel, residing near Goshen, died Saturday at the home of his son, Elmer E. in E. Goshen, aged 74 years. He leaves a wife and 2 sons. Funeral was Tuesday and interment took place at Alwine Cemetery east of Goshen. He was a former resident of this county, having lived in Swan Twp until 8 years ago. ^ 10-19-1900
Simon Della of Hudson died last Saturday in Tennessee, where she had gone in the hope of benefiting her health. The funeral was at Huntertown Tuesday. ~ 10-20-1898
Simon Don L, 78, uncle of Mrs. Ina Brown, died Jan. 24 in Beaumont, Calif. As a young man he lived in Swan Twp with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simon, until he enlisted in the Navy for 8 years. Surviving with his nieces, Mrs. Ina Brown, Avilla and Mrs. Grace Zolman, Albion, is a nephew, Walter Simon, Avilla. His wife preceded him in death in 1959. ~ 2-10-1966
Simon Donald, 79, of Churubusco died June 26 in St. Joseph’s Hospital apparently from injuries suffered earlier in the day when he was struck by a car on U. S. 33 after he stepped into its path. A retired farmer, he was born May 5, 1897 in Allen County to Lesta and Hattie Parker Simon. He married Lucille Beard July 8, 1916. He was a member of Ari Church of God. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Otis Brown of Fort Wayne; one brother, Walter; and one sister, Mrs. Merlin Whonsetler of R. 1, Avilla. Services June 29 in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 7-1-1976 + 6-26-1976
Simon Florence E, 85, died April 3 at the Lutheran Home, Kendallville. She was a resident of Avilla. She was born June 6, 1893 in Wood County, Ohio, the daughter of James and Catherine (Graber) Hoot. She was the widow of Ray Simon, whom she married Dec. 23, 1915. She was retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne, the Avilla High School and the Community State Bank. Surviving are four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A son preceded her in death in 1968. Services Saturday in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 4-12-1979 + 4-?-1979
Simon Frank, 74, died December 3 at his home a half-mile northeast of LaOtto. He was a lifelong resident of DeKalb County. He was married to Jennie Iler in 1903 at LaOtto. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of LaOtto and on the board of trustees of the Farmers & Merchants Bank in LaOtto. Survivors are the wife, Jennie; one son, Kenneth, of R. 1, LaOtto; and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Barnes, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Harvey Guthrie of R. 1, LaOtto. Services Saturday at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 12-3-1953
Simon Georgianna (Wyatt), 87, died Jan. 4 in Covington Manor Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. Born in LaOtto, she spent most of her life in Fort Wayne. Her husband, Clifford, preceded her in death in 1975. Surviving are five grandchildren. Services Thursday in Klaehn’s Wayne St. Chapel, Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 1-12-1988 + 1988
Simon Guy, 87, was born in Huntington March 28, 1888 and had been a Garrett resident since 1942. He married the former Elizabeth Criss, who died in 1955. His second wife, Iva Powell, whom he married in 1958, died in 1973. He was a member of the Garrett Church of the Nazarene and was a retired farmer. Services were July 3 in McKee Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Galen, Syracuse, and James, New Haven; one daughter, Mrs. Max Fisher, Albany; one stepson, John Powell, Churubusco; seven stepdaughters, Mrs. Raymond Blotkamp, Avilla, Mrs. Walter Hatch and Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick, both of Churubusco, Mrs. Richard White, Huntington Beach, Calif., Mrs. Jack Imes, Angola, Mrs. George Green, Cupertino, Calif., and Mrs. Frances Bianski, Churubusco; 12 grandchildren. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. ~ 7-10-1975
Simon Ina Belle, 73, a teacher 43 years in the Avilla, Lincolndale and LaOtto grade schools before retirement, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 20, 1891 in DeKalb County, the daughter of Joseph and Susan Hieber Simon. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. A nephew, Harrison Simon, Indianapolis; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hilda Simon, Fort Wayne, are the only survivors. Services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Saturday. + 6-?-1965
Simon Iva, 64, was born Aug. 17, 1908 in Churubusco to George and Katie Camfield McCullough. She married Guy Simon in Churubusco Aug. 8, 1958, and he survives. Her first husband, Alvy Powell, preceded her in death. She resided in Garrett 15 years, where she was a member of First Nazarene Church and a retired employee of General Electric in Fort Wayne. She died April 21 in Garrett Hospital. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Walter Hatch and Mrs. Frank Kirkpatrick, both of Churubusco, Mrs. Richard White of Huntington Beach, Calif., Mrs. Nancy Schultz of Angola, Mrs. George Green of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Francis Bianski of Churubusco, and Mrs. Raymond Blotkamp of Avilla; one son, John Powell of Churubusco; two stepsons, Galen of South Bend and James of New Haven; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Max Fisher of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Ilah Brown of Columbia City; 36 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Services April 25 in the First Nazarene Church in Garrett. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 4-26-1973 + 4-?-1973
Simon Jacob, LaOtto, born Feb. 4, 1851; died April 16, 1894, aged 43 years, 2 months and 12 days. ^ 6-14-1895
Simon Jennie P, 74, of R. 1, LaOtto, died at her home Friday of complications from a stroke suffered February 28. She was the widow of the late Frank Simon who died in 1953. Survivors include a son, Kenneth of R. 1, LaOtto; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Clyde Whonsetler of Avilla. Funeral Monday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 6-5-1958 + 6-?-1958
Simon John A "Yip", 63, died Feb. 17 of a heart condition at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. The former mayor of Garrett, he also had managed the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Auto License Branch, the Railway Express office in Garrett, was former owner of Yip’s Sporting Goods Store and a trainman on the B&O Railroad. He was a lifelong resident of Garrett and lived with his wife, Mildred, at 218 W. King St. Survivors include the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Johanna) Andrews, Colville, Wash., and Mrs. Ralph (Cathy) Rugman, Garrett; one son, Andy J., Garrett; two brothers, Isidore A., Garrett, and Nick, San Bernardino, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Grama, San Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Florence Koch, Garrett; and nine grandchildren. Services Monday at McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Calvary Cemetery. ~ 2-24-1977 + 2-17-1977
Simon Jonathan, LaOtto, settled in DeKalb County in 1838; died April 21, 1894, aged 82 years 8 months, 15 days. ^ 6-14-1895
Simon Joseph, youngest son of Andrew and Mary (Miller) Simon, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio Oct. 9, 1844; died Feb. 14, 63 years 4 months and 5 days. He left a wife, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers and one sister. One daughter preceded him in death. At the age of 8, in 1852, he came with his parents to Noble County, where he lived until his marriage to Mary Ann Yarian on Dec. 31, 1872, when he settled on a farm in DeKalb County, where he lived until his death. He united with the Bethlehem Evangelical Church in his youthful days. When the Lutheran Church was organized at LaOtto he united with that society and was one of the charter members. Funeral at the Lutheran Church at LaOtto Sunday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 2-20-1908
Simon Josephine Marion (Adair) died Saturday from tuberculosis at the family home in Swan Twp. The funeral was Monday from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Swan Cemetery. She was born Feb. 2, 1852 and died Dec. 20, 1913, aged 61 years, 10 months and 18 days. She was the daughter of Harvey and Maryett Adair, early pioneers of Noble County. She was born and spent her entire life in Noble County. She married Charles Simon Oct. 6, 1870. They had five children, three of whom are left, together with a stepson. ~ 2-24-1913
Simon Joshua, who has practiced medicine at Rome City the past ten years, died in that place last Wednesday from an attack of paralysis he suffered Friday night. He was about seventy years of age and had practiced at different times in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, LaOtto, and in the west. He is survived by the widow, now with a daughter, Mrs. Harry Kelly of Silver City, N.M.; a son, Lee; two brothers. ~ 10-24-1916
Simon Keith Allen, 7-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simon, died at Garrett Hospital Monday where he had been taken for treatment for obstruction of the bowels. Survivors include the parents and grandparents, county auditor and Mrs. Edwin Smith. + 11-?-1930
Simon Kenneth, 53, died Sunday in his home near here. A farmer and operator of a service station near LaOtto for many years, he was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are the widow, Lilah; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Overly, and a son, Neil, R. R. 1, LaOtto, and three grandchildren. Services Wednesday in the Lutheran Church ~ 12-8-1960
Simon Leora Olive, daughter of Charles and Viola Potter, was born at Ari, Ind. Feb. 1, 1880, and died at her home in Huntertown Feb. 7, 1905, at the age of 25 years and 7 days. She married Arthur J. Simon March 12, 1901. Death was due to peritonitis. She was a graduate from Churubusco High School in the Class of ’97 and was a teacher in the Noble County Schools until her marriage. Surviving are her husband; little daughter Veryl 16 months old; a mother and 2 brothers, Arthur and Ray. Funeral at the Huntertown M.E. Church Thursday. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 2-7-1905
Simon Lilah Belle, 92, of Avilla, died October 21, 2000 at Gardens of Richardson, Richardson, Texas. She was born March 15, 1908 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County to Edwin and Leona (Balliet) Smith. She was a homemaker and lived on the Simon farm in LaOtto until moving to Richardson, Texas. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto, and Swan Twp Swanettes. She married Kenneth F. Simon in Albion on August 16, 1926. He died December 3, 1960. Surviving are a son, Neil Simon of Wolcottville; a daughter, Marilyn Mitchell of Richardson; three grandchildren, Janet S. Overly of Dallas, Texas, Diana L. Boyd and Jack R. Overly of Richardson; and 2 great-grandchildren, Mauri Lilah and Christopher Overly. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Keith Allen Simon and a brother, Thad Simon. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 11-2-2000
Simon Lodie, 75, of LaOtto, who died December 12, was buried in the Huntertown Cemetery on December 15. He was born June 6, 1884 to Joseph and Susan Hieber Simon. A native of DeKalb County, he operated a bait house in LaOtto. Survivors are a sister, Miss Ina Simon, with whom he resided; two aunts, Mrs. Rebecca Ditmars and Mrs. Ella Brownlee, and an uncle, Burl Simon. Services in Sonday Funeral Home in Churubusco. ~ 12-17-1959
Simon Louella, 85, died Feb.10 in Byron Health Center. She was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church, Home Progress Club, Willing Helpers Club and was organist for Epworth League. She is survived by four cousins, Lenora Bleke, Mrs. William Simon, Rena Dunten and Crystal Simon, all of Fort Wayne. Services Feb. 13 in Huntertown United Methodist Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 2-16-1978 + 2-10-1978
Simon Louisa (Fair) died Saturday. The mother of Sheriff C. C. Simon, she died at her home in DeKalb County. She was born in Frederick County, Maryland, June 5, 1820. In early infancy she was received into God’s kingdom of grace by baptism; and in 1845 was confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She married Peter Simon December 31, 1838. Mr. Simon died about nineteen years ago. Her death occurred January 22, 1898, she having reached the age of 77 years, 7 months, 17 days. In later years her health was impaired by occasional paralytic strokes from which she never entirely recovered, though death was due mainly to the infirmities of old age. The funeral was Monday at Cedar Chapel and interment occurred at the cemetery there. She was the mother of 8 children, two of whom preceded her in death. Her living descendants comprise six children, 33 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. ~ 1-27-1898 The News is in receipt of the following letter bearing upon the genealogy of one of the well-known families of this section: Bloomdale, O., Jan. 31. Editor News: Some unknown friend sent me your paper of the 27th containing notice of death of Mrs. Louisa Simon, widow of Peter Simon, who was my second cousin. His father, George and my father, Jacob, were full cousins, and their fathers, Michael and Andrew, were brothers - sons of Johan Adam; and said Michael, born in the colony of Maryland in 1754 was the first child of the Simon family born in America, nearly 157 years ago. My grandfather died at the age of nearly 99 years and my great-grandfather at the age of 98. The above is not news to you but it will surely give tidings to some of your readers as to some of the facts of the Simon family in America, for the generation of Michael Simon alone at his death numbered 485 - of whom 64 had died previously. This large number has not received full credence from strangers, but it is correct, and I was one of the committee of four to trace the relatives and report. Levi Simon. ~ 2-3-1898
Simon Lucille, 90, Churubusco, died April 6 in Whitley County Hospital. She worked as a sales clerk in several Fort Wayne stores and also at Byron Health Center. She was a member of the Ari Church of God. She and her husband lived in Allen County until 1968 when they moved to Churubusco. She was born July 27, 1898 in Noble County, the daughter of Elam and Cora (McCurdy) Beard. She married Don Simon July 8, 1916 and he died June 26, 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Otis (Valda) Brown, Fort Wayne; two sisters, Mrs. Ilene Porter, Garrett, and Mrs. Lela Wilkinson of Michigan; three grandchildren, including Nancy McNabb of DeKalb County; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were two sons, Donald Jr. and Maurice Lee. Services April 8 at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 4-18-1989 + 4-6-1989
Simon Lydia, 75, a former resident of Swan Twp and this place, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Weimer and family southeast of town. She had suffered with heart trouble the past year and in July dropsy developed, resulting in her demise. She is survived by her husband, Abraham; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Weimer and Mrs. Bert Truelove; and one son, S. P. Simon of Richmond. Funeral will be today. The friends will meet at the Weimer home and then proceed to Bethlehem Church in Swan Twp where services will be held. ~ 12-24-1913
Simon Marjorie R, 53, died at her home Feb. 2 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was the widow of Raymond J. C. Simon, who died in 1968. They were married in Avilla and were the parents of five children; two daughters, Susan and Nancy Simon at home; and two sons, Richard, Indianapolis, and Jeffery S., Phoenix; and one granddaughter. A son, Thomas, preceded her in death. Other survivors include four sisters, Hazel Nicolay and Myrtle Laven, both Vista, Calif., Gladys Steigna, Markham, Ill., and Harriet Smith, Phoenix; two brothers, Clifford D. Ryen, Houston, Tex., and Eugene H. Ryen, Big Bear Lake, Calif. She was a member of the Church of God, Phoenix, and moved there from Iowa 18 months ago. She was born March 22, 1923 in Luck, Wis. Services Monday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 2-10-1977 + 2-?-1977
Simon Mary Elizabeth, 87, a native and lifelong resident of Noble County, died August 28 at her home approximately three and a half miles west of LaOtto. Surviving Mrs. Simon, a widow of V. Clare Simon, are a son, Walter, near Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Ina Brown, near Avilla, and Mrs. Grace Zolman, of Ligonier; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Florence Simon, Avilla; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church west of Swan. Services were Tuesday at the residence and at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 9-2-1954 She was born October 5, 1866 in Noble County and died August 28, 1954. She was the daughter of Philip and Angeline Jarrett and was married to V. Clare Simon on February 25, 1891. They were the parents of four children: Ray, who died at the age of twenty-four; Ina M.; Walter V.; and Grace Birdell. ~ 9-9-1954
Simon Mary (Rosenberger) died at her home in Hudson Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Simon lived in LaOtto for some time. Funeral was at Huntertown Sunday morning. ~ 7-22-1897
Simon Maude E, 84, Avilla, died last Wednesday in the Garrett Hospital. Funeral was Saturday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Born January 4, 1883, the daughter of John and Clara Truelove, she was a native of the Avilla area. She was married June 21, 1923, to Wylie O. Simon in Vancouver, Wash. Surviving are the husband and three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Truelove, R. 2, Avilla, Mrs. Zella Miller, Yoder, and Mrs. Joseph Sabe of San Luis Obispo, Calif. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville. ~ 5-4-1967 + 4-?-1967
Simon Maurice L, 29, died a few minutes after his legs were drawn into the teeth of a hay chopper on his father’s farm three miles north and a mile west of Huntertown Monday. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Merle Simon; a brother, Donald Merle Jr., Avilla, and a sister, Mrs. Otis Brown, Spencerville. Funeral at the Methodist Church in Huntertown Wednesday. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 7-10-1952
Simon Nancy J, 63, of Avilla, died January 1, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. An Avilla resident since 1964, she was a homemaker and a member of the Kendallville Faith United Methodist Church, the Swan Twp Homemakers Club and the Rebekah Lodge. She was born August 15, 1938 in Helmer to Ralph C. and Miriam L. (Warble) Becker. On June 4, 1961 in Faith United Church she married Allan H. Simon. Surviving are her husband, her mother; a son, Brent A. of Avilla; a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Steven Vore of Upland; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Donovan and Reilly Margaret Vore; 6 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Katherine and Hugh Mullen and Victoria Becker of Kendallville, Miriam L. Coil and Rozanne Becker of Fort Wayne, Janis and Jim Tuttle of Auburn, and Linda and Fred McWhinney of Pretty Lake; and 2 brothers, Ralph Becker of Fort Collins, Colo., and Richard Becker of W. Va. A sister, Marjorie, preceded her in death. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 1-24-2002
Simon Neil Kenneth, 74, of Kendallville, died March 6, 2008 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He had previously worked in the lumber business and at one time was part owner of C&S Lumber in Avilla. He later worked with his nephew, Jack, in the swimming pool business in Texas. He was born April 11, 1933 in LaOtto to Kenneth Franklin and Lilah Belle (Smith) Simon. Surviving are a sister, Marilyn June Mitchell of Richardson, Texas; He was preceded in death by a brother, Keith. Graveside services Sunday at Huntertown Cemetery. ^ 3-7-2008
Simon Nina - See Neva Neal.
Simon Nina M, 75, was born near Garrett July 26, 1897 to Gil and Emma Jackson and married Walter Simon in 1923. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Lavon) Hague, R. 1, Albion, and Mrs. Vernon (Mary) Kemerly, Avilla; three sons, Robert, R. 2, Wolcottville, Norman, R. 1, Pleasant Lake, and Allan, R. 1, Avilla; a brother, Russell Jackson, R. 1, LaOtto; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Harrod, near Avilla, and Mrs. Joanna Yarian, R. 1, Avilla; 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One son, Ralph, preceded her in death. Services June 19 in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-21-1973 + 6-?-1973
Simon Norman, 64, died Monday in Life Care Center, LaGrange. He was born March 11, 1931 in Avilla to Walter and Nina (Jackson) Simon. On December 3, 1955 he married Patricia A. Shultz. A U.S. Army veteran, he was last employed by Campbell Mushroom Farm in Brighton. He was a member of the International Cockshutt Club and the Steuben County Antique Power Association. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Randy of Wolcottville, Barry of Helmer, and Tod of Indianapolis; a sister, Mary Kemerly of Avilla; 2 brothers, Robert of Wolcottville, and Allan of Avilla; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph; and a sister, Lavon Hague. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Prince of Peace Cemetery. + 7-1-1995
Simon Peter, of LaOtto, died a week ago Monday with apoplexy. ^ 11-14-1878
Simon Ralph D was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Swan Twp to Walter V. and Nina (Jackson) Simon of R. 1, Avilla. He was married in Kendallville to June Harvey, who survives, Feb. 14, 1953. He resided at R. 3, Kendallville and was stricken with a heart attack while working around his barn. He died Monday. He was a graduate of Avilla High School and was a farmer. He served as county vice president of the Farm Bureau, was a Noble County Rural Youth advisor and a member of the Noble County Fair Board. He was also a 4-H tractor maintenance leader for Noble County. Surviving in addition to the widow and parents are four children, all of whom attend school in the Central Noble School Corporation, Steven 17, Richard 16, Paul 14, and Nancy 11. Two sisters, Mrs. Lavon Hague of R. 1, Albion and Mrs. Mary Kemerly of Avilla; and three brothers, Robert of Wolcottville, Norman of R. 1, Pleasant Lake and Allan of Avilla, also survive. Services March 16 in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 3-16-1972 + 3-?-1972
Simon Raymond, 51, a former Avilla resident, died Saturday in Newton, Iowa where he had resided the past several years. He was employed in Newton as chief electrical engineer for the Wind Tower Co. Survivors include the widow, the former Marjorie Ryen whom he married Sept. 4, 1943 in Chicago; two sons, Richard and Jeffery; two daughters, Nancy and Susan; his mother, Mrs. Florence Simon, Avilla; and the grandmother, Mrs. Mae Hoot of Auburn. One son preceded him in death. He was a 1935 graduate of the Avilla High School and a 1941 graduate of Purdue University. They were residents of Park Ridge, Ill. before moving to Iowa. Services Thursday in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 9-26-1968 + 9-?-1968
Simon Raymond Perry, son of Clare and Mary Simon, was born July 22, 1892 and died Jan. 21, 1917, aged 24 years and 6 months from Bright’s disease. He was the oldest of a family of 4 children. He married Florence Hoot on Dec. 23, 1915. He, the parents, 2 sisters, Mrs. Don Brown and Grace Simon; and one brother, Walter, survive. Funeral Jan. 26 at Bethlehem Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~1-24 & 2-7-1917
Simon Rebecca died this week. ^ 11-9-1882
Simon Silas Mrs of Swan Twp died Tuesday. Funeral will be Saturday from Cedar Chapel. Surviving are a husband and 4 children. ^ 1-14-1909
Simon Solomon, about 40 years old, was instantly killed in an accident southeast of Swan Monday. He and Frank Smith were felling timber and as they were felling a large tree it split up and fell on him. He leaves a wife and daughter. ^ 3-2-1882
Simon Solomon, 91, one of the oldest residents of Allen County, died yesterday at his home south of Huntertown. Death following an illness of more than three years and for the past eleven months he had been bedfast most of the time. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, three miles north of New Lisbon, July 24, 1825. He was the last of a family of eleven children and came to Indiana with his parents October 1, 1836 and settled on the farm where he died. In later years he became a member of the Lutheran Church. At the outbreak of the Civil War he was drafted but on account of physical disability he did not serve. He was married March 2, 1852 to Mary A. Rhodes, who preceded him in death two years. Eight children were born to them and seven of them survive as follows, Joseph H. of LaOtto, Mrs. I. N. Yarian of Fort Wayne, Dr. G. L. of Marion, Mrs. Ella Brownlee of Kirkwood, Ill., James F., Benjamin A. and Harry B of Huntertown. There are also eight grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Huntertown M. E. Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9-15-1916 ~ 9-20-1916
Simon Thomas Ray, seven weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simon of Park Ridge, Illinois, died April 15, 1948, at the Ravenwood Hospital, Chicago. Services were held April 17 at the Ryen Park Chapel. He is survived by his parents; a brother, Richard James; grandparents, Mrs. Florence Simon of Avilla and Mr. and Mrs. Hans Ryen of Chicago; great-grandparents, Mrs. Mary Simon, R. 1, LaOtto, and Mrs. Mae Hoot, Auburn. ~ 4-22-1948
Simon Vinton Clare, 79, resident of this community many years, died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Hospital at Garrett. He had been a resident of Swan Twp all his life and for 35 years was a representative of the Farm Mutual Insurance Co. Surviving are the widow, Mary E.; two daughters, Ina Brown, Swan, and Grace Zolman, Avilla; a son, Walter of near Avilla; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a half-brother, Don of Beaumont, Calif. A son Ray died several years ago. Final rites were held Wednesday at home and at the Bethlehem Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 5-29-1947 He was born February 25, 1868 to Charles and Caroline Perry Simon at Goshen, Ind. and died May 25, 1947. He married Mary E. Jarrett on February 25, 1891. They were the parents of four children, Ray, who died at the age of 24 years, Ina M., Walter V., and Grace Birdell. Two grandchildren have also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church since childhood. ~ 6-5-1947 + 5-?-1947
Simon Virginia M, 84, died May 22, 2003 at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. She was manager of Lord's Dress Shop in Kendallville for 18 years, retiring in 1972. She was born in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Gillespie of Fort Wayne; a son, Dave Simon of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, John Steckley of Pomona Park, Fla., and Lee Myers of LaOtto; a sister, Virginia Miller of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Christopher, died in 1964. Services Saturday at St. Anne's Home chapel. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ^ 5-23-2003
Simon Walter Reuel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simon died and funeral was held at the home Tuesday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-21-1929
Simon Walter V, 75, a lifelong resident and farmer of R. 1, Avilla, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 25, 1901 to V. Clare and Mary (Jarrett) Simon. He married Nina Marie Jackson Feb. 25, 1923, and she died June 17, 1973. He was a member of the Noble County Farm Bureau and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Swan. He is survived by three sons: Robert, Wolcottville, Norman, Pleasant Lake, and Allan, Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Lavon) Hague, Albion, and Mrs. Vernon (Mary) Kemerly, Avilla; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Zolman, Albion, and Mrs. Ina Brown, Auburn; 26 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. One son, Ralph preceded him in death in 1972. Services at McKee Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 2-24-1977 + 2-?-1977
Simon William R, 79, of Huntertown, a teacher for 37 years at Churubusco, Rock Creek, Garrett and Fort Wayne North Side High Schools, died July 20 in University Park Nursing Home. A lifelong Allen County resident, he spent the last 25 years of teaching at North Side’s business department. He lived on the same farm his great-grandfather homesteaded in 1836. Surviving are his wife, Nell; two daughters, Sandra Irwin of Indianapolis, and Sheri Johnson of Larwill; a son, James of Fort Wayne; and two grandsons, Kirk and Travis Johnson. Services Wednesday in Huntertown United Methodist Church. ~ 7-24-1980
Simon Wylie, 88, was born Oct. 9, 1886 in Swan Twp to Oliver and Alice (Preston) Simon. He married his wife, Maude, June 21, 1921 in Portland, Ore. She preceded him in death in 1967. He died in McCray Hospital Saturday. Survivors include a niece, Alice Barr, Yakima, Wash., and a cousin, Mrs. Cecilia Renkenberger of Sacred Heart Home. Berhalter-Preston Mortuary was in charge of cremation with memorial services following at a later date. ~ 1-23-1975 + 1-?-1975
Simons Furber, 52, of Washington D.C. died Tuesday. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J. Nov. 6, 1933. On Aug. 19, 1967 in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, he married Mary Foster, a Noble County native. He was a graduate of the University of Chicago and had lived in Kendallville from 1979 to 1981. He was an economist from 1958 to 1973; a retail hardware buyer from 1974 to 1978, and since that time a tax consultant. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Elizabeth of Elizabeth, N.J.; a brother, Francis of N.J.; one niece and one nephew. Private services in Washington. + 11-12-1985
Simons Georgiana, 82, died Saturday in Three Rivers Convalescent Center, Fort Wayne. She was the widow of Merritt Simons, who died in August 1983. Surviving are a daughter, Reva Dotson, Fort Wayne; one son, Edward L, Butler; four sisters, Mabel Webber, Anna Harvey and Lillie Gore, Fort Wayne, and Irene Eilers, Muskegon, MI; two brothers, Herschel Giant, Taveres, FL, and Frank Giant, Avilla. Services Tuesday in C. M. Sloan & Son Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 12-8-1983
Simonton Dolores M, 77, of 404 N. Oak St., died today at McCray Hospital. She was born in Indiana May 28, 1905 to Edward and Emma Arnold. Her husband, Powell, died in 1955. She moved from Rome City to Kendallville 5 years ago. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and Rome City OES. Surviving are a son, Tom of R. 1, Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Don (Rose) Lilly of Roseburg, and Angie of southern Indiana; 2 brothers, Luke Arnold of Brownsville, and Frank Arnold of Cincinnati; and 2 grandchildren, Powell and Penny Simonton. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-24-1982
Simonton Gloria Trier, 66, of Wolcottville, died Oct. 7, 2011 in her residence on Big Long Lake. She was a 1963 graduate of Kendallville High School, Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne and St. Francis in Fort Wayne.  She was owner and operator of The Cellar in Kendallville and was a registered nurse at Parkview Hosptital in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Destiny Family of Faith in Kendallville.  She was born Dec. 2, 1944 in Kendallville to Floyd and Loretta (Faulkner) Maxson. On Feb. 14, 2009 in LaGrange, she married Thomas Simonton. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Lisa Trier of Wolcottville, Michele (Bryan) Romer of Kendallville, and Penny Becker of Kendallville; a son, Powell (Sandi) Simonton of Kendallville; and 8 grandchildren, Katrina, Derek, Paige and Myah Romer, Shaely and Shobi Simonton, Samantha and Austin Becker. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Guard. Graveside services Oct. 1 in Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-8-1011
Simpson Arthur S, a farmer residing near LaOtto, died Dec. 13, 1945 from a coronary occlusion suffered while working in his cornfield. He has resided in Noble County about a year, having come here from Casey, Ill. He is survived by his wife and 4 daughters. + 12-?-1945
Simpson Darrell D, 59, of 24 Liberty Ct., Albion, died Thursday (d. 9-11-1980) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Dec. 31, 1920 in Medaryville, the son of Sherrie and Cora (Everet) Simpson, he married Mildred B. Simpson July 19, 1941 in Columbia City. He moved to the Albion area in 1959 from Wichita, Kan. He was employed as general manager of OEM Electric Inc. and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion Eagles and Moose Lodge in Angola. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Duane D. of Albion, and Dwight D. of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Madge Ball of Mishawaka, Lorrell Swartzell of Sarasota, Fla., and Marceline Lecount of South Bend. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1980
Simpson Harry J, 54, of Albion, died Sept. 6, 2008 at his home. He was employed by Kendallville Foundry 15 years, Slater Steel 9 years and Bosch 9 years. He served in the U. S. Army 1976 to 1997. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was born July 29, 1954 in Martin, Ky., to Frank and Ethel (Hobbs) Simpson. He married Barbara Bordner in Kendallville on Sept. 27, 1980. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Tracy Bordner of Wawaka, Shawn and Amanda Simpson of Kendallville, and Jeff and Sarah Simpson of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Luca, Lilly and Brianna; and 3 sisters, Liz Heginger of Klemme, Iowa, Rosie Music of Blaine, Ky., and Mary Arnold of Louise, Ky. He was preceded in death by brothers Frank, Lenard, Jimmy, Billy and Jessie; and a sister, Martha. Services Wednesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 8-8-2008
Simpson Herbert Dewey was born at Cana?, Winchester, Ohio, May 2, 1898, died at Allegheny City, Penn., July 25, 1899. He was buried at Lake View Cemetery. The committal services was read by Rev. C. A. Thomas, Kokomo, a brother of Mrs. Simpson. + 7-25-1899
Simpson James O, 91, R. 1, Ligonier, died Friday in Fountainview Place Nursing Home, Elkhart. He was born June 25, 1893 in Ligonier, the son of Frank and Christine (Tyler) Simpson. He married Lucille Hire Feb. 3, 1916 in Albion. She died in 1963. He had served as Noble County auditor and was the first director of the Noble County Welfare Department. He was a retired farmer and member of Burr Oak Church and the Ligonier Elks Lodge. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Beck, Syracuse, and Barbara Spore of Perrysburg, Ohio; and two grandchildren. Services Monday in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 4-5-1984 + 3-30-1984
Simpson Jean Arlene, 61, of R. 4, Marshall, died Wednesday. She was born Oct. 2, 1920 in Kendallville to Loy and Suzie Ethel (Applegate) McWilliams. On Sept. 27, 1941 in Kendallville she married James Simpson. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Judy) Waller and Mrs. Nelson (Carol) Bishop of Marshall; a son, Gary of Helmer; a sister, Doris Kelley of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Eldon of Monte Vista, Colo., Robert of Deland, Fla., and Donald of Hambleton, W. Va.; and 10 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Marrs Snyder Funeral Home in Marshall. + 6-2-1982
Simpson Leonard, 48, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Boldman, Ky., July 23, 1941 to Frank and Ethel (Hobbs) Simpson. His father died October 22, 1975 and his mother died September 9, 1965. He moved to Kendallville in March 1965. He was a Marine veteran of Vietnam 1960-65 and was a foreman at Kendallville Foundry for 19 years. He was a member of Kendallville American Legion Post 86 and Kendallville VFW. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mary Lou Arnold of Kendallville, Rosie Lee Davis of East Point, Ky., and Elizabeth Heginger of Kalemme, Iowa; and 2 brothers, Jimmy of Corunna and Harry of Kendallville. One brother preceded him in death October 20, 1989. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-13-1990
Simpson Lucille M of Ligonier, died Oct. 20, 1963 in Elkhart Hospital. Surviving are the husband, James, former county auditor; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Beck of Ligonier, and Mrs. Judson Spore of Sandusky, Ohio; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hire of Lake Wawasee; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mentzer of Ligonier and Mrs. Theron Wolf of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-30-1963
Sims Deborah A, 63, of Redding, Calif. died Nov. 14, 2009 in Redding. She was born Feb. 7, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio to Mirl Rosendale and Patricia Rosendale Brown. She married Rev. Robert D. Sims on Sept. 24, in Defiance. He died Nov. 29, 2005. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Jeff Asher of Avilla and Jill and Doug Blankenship of Hudson; a son, Jeffrey Sims of Redding; a grandson; and a brother, Tom Rosendale of Defiance. Memorial service Sunday at Imago Dei, Fort Wayne. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-20-2009
Sims Joyce A, 71, died August 21, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Garrett to Albert and Charleen (Wilson) Lash. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1959. On August 29, 1959, she married Steven A. Sims in Avilla.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Garrett. She is survived by her husband; one son, Victor (Janice) Sims of Turkey Lake; 4 daughters, Charlene Underhill, Kathy (Jeff) Pettit, Jane (Bill) Tittle, and Anita Cramer, all of Garrett; 11 grandchildren, Wesley Daley, Tiffany Staller, Kristen Stryker, Marissa Pettit, Nathan Sims-Getts, Jennifer Pettit, Michael Pettit, Kara Steinman, Aric Tittle, Alexandria Cramer, and Stephen Cramer; 3 great-grandchildren, Dylan Steinman, Katelyn Steinman and Luke Getts; 3 brothers, Fred Lash of Tucson, Arizona, Sam Lash of Rome City, and Jeff Lash of Ligonier; and a sister, Beth Allread of Brownsburg, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Denny Lash; and a sister, Louise Ladig. Mass of Christian Burial August 24, 2012 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 8-23-2012
Sims Robert D, 61, of Avilla, died Nov. 29, 2005 at home. He was born Feb. 21, 1944 in Dodge City, Kan., to Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Thornton) Sims. He married Deborah A. Rosendale on Sept. 24, 1966. He was a metallurgist at General Motors for 28 years in Defiance, Ohio, retiring in 1994. He graduated from Christian Training Center in1976 and was founder and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Defiance 1976-84. He was founder and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel of Kendallville in 2005. Surviving are his wife; his mother; a son, Jeffrey of Avilla; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Julie and Jeff Asher of Auburn and Jill Sims of Hudson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Marie Sims of Ottawa and Gary and Dealy Sims of Williamsburg, Kan.; and one grandchild, Austin Keck of Hudson. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Richard. Services Saturday at New Hope Christian Center, Waterloo. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-1-2005
Singleton Edith, 84, was born in Adams County to Gottlieb and Charlotte Cook and moved to Albion in 1914. She married in April 1909. She died June 5 at the Sacred Heart Home. She was the widow of former Noble County sheriff and auctioneer John V. Singleton. Survivors include three sons, Huber, Albion, Arthur, South Bend, and John W., Albion; seven daughters, Mrs. Allen (Erma) Strong, Mrs. Robert (Lelah) Waters, Durango, Colo., Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) Braa, Powell, Wyo., Mrs. Allie (Helen) Harris, Lake Charles, La., Mrs. Howard (Edith) Welling, Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. Robert (Mary) Stouffer, Fort Wayne and Mrs. Bruce (Gloria) Portmess, Albion; one brother, David, Berne; 31 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 6-13-1974 + 6-?-1974 (b. 1-29-1890)
Singleton Elsie Baker, 63, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 20, 1927, the daughter of Homer and Minnie Slentz. On May 18, 1946 in Wolcottville, she married Paul J. Baker, who died in 1971. She was a 1945 Kendallville High School graduate and had been a cook for 7 years in Pulaski County Elementary School in Somerset, Ky. She was also a 10-year employee of the state of Kentucky. She was a member of OES Chapter 23, Somerset, and Buena Vista Baptist Church in Somserset. Surviving are 2 sons, Larry and Michael Baker of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Traster of South Milford, and Mrs. Leland (Doris) Wolheter of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services Wednesday in Lakeside Memorial Gardens, Somerset. + 3-3-1991
Singleton Hubert E, 82, died Monday in V.A. Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born July 9, 1910 in Decatur to John and Edith (Cook) Singleton. Nearly a lifetime Albion resident, he was retired from radio and television sales and service in Albion. He was a 70-year member of Asbury United Methodist Church, a member and chaplain of the American Legion Post in Albion, and a charter member of Albion Lions Club. Surviving are 5 sisters, Mrs. Allen (Irma) Strong of Bigfork, Mont., Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) Braa of Powell, Wyo., Mrs. Howard (Edith) Welling of Lynchburg, Va., Mary Rose Stouffer of Bisbee, Ariz., and Mrs. Bruce (Gloria) Portmess of Albion; and a brother, Arthur of South Bend. A brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-20-1992
Singleton John V, 83, (b.11-15-1883 - d.5-26-1967) Albion, auctioneer and former Noble County sheriff, died last Friday in McCray Hospital. Funeral was held Monday from Albion Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Edith; 3 sons and 7 daughters, including John W. and Hubert of Albion; Arthur of South Bend, Mrs. Irma Strong and Mrs. Gloria Portmess, Albion, Mrs. Lelah Walters, Durango, Colo., Mrs. Phyllis Braa of Powell, Wyo., Mrs. Helen Harris, Lake Charles, La., Mrs. Edith Welling, Midway, Pa., and Mrs. Mary Rose Stauffer, Fort Wayne. + 5-?-1967
Singleton John W, 63, R. 1, Albion, died April 7 in St. Joseph Hospital. He was born September 3, 1919 to John and Edith (Cook) Singleton. He married Vivien Engle June 29, 1942 in Fort Wayne. He was an employee of the State Highway Commission and a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Hartman, Friendswood, Texas, and Patricia Thornburg of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; seven sisters, Mrs. Allen (Irma) Strong of Bigfork, Mont., Mrs. Robert (Lelah) Walters, Pierce, Ariz., Mrs. Ted (Phyllis) Braa, Powell, WY, Mrs. Ollie (Helen) Harris, Lake Charles, LA, Mrs. Howard (Edith) Welling, Lynchburg, VA, Mary Stauffer, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Bruce (Gloria) Portmess of Albion; and two brothers, Hubert, Albion, and Arthur, South Bend. Services Sunday at the Asbury United Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 4-14-1983 + 4-7-1983
Singleton Vivien M, 60, died Friday in the Fort Wayne Health Center. She was a 40-year Albion resident, was treasurer of the Central Noble School Corporation for many years and a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority and a member of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. She was born Feb. 2, 1924 in Wells County, the daughter of Harvey and Vera (Smith) Engle. She married John W. Singleton June 21, 1942 in Fort Wayne. He preceded her in death April 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Jean Hartman, Friendswood, Texas, and Patricia Thornburg of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Wanda Haywood, Indianapolis, Beverly Steffen, Kendallville, and Martha Donat of Rome City; a brother, Robert of Columbus, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Services Monday at Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. ~ 8-2-1984 + 7-27-1984
Singrey Alta Lavernia, 38, wife of Thomas Singrey, died at her home in State St. Monday from tuberculosis. She taught for 16 years in the Noble County schools prior to her marriage. She had been a resident of this city since 1905 and was a member of the Summit Church. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaffer of Albion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harry Frazure of Gary and Mrs. Charles White of Kimmell; a brother, T. W. Shaffer of this city. Funeral from the residence Wednesday. + 5-?-1912
Singrey Anna E, daughter of Ephraim and Julia Ann Foster, was born in Jefferson Twp, Jan. 18, 1864. She grew to young womanhood on the farm on which she was born, receiving her education at the Hill’s School. She married John P. Singrey Feb. 3, 1883. Her entire life was spent in different localities of Noble County. After leaving the home of her parents, they resided on the Grandfather Singrey farm, now known as the Grawcock farm, from there they moved to the Spencer farm a few miles west of Avilla, where they lived a number of years. They next moved to Kendallville where they continued to reside until the death of the husband Oct. 21, 1918. She next took up residence in Albion, where she resided at the time of her death, April 6, 1921 at the aged of 57 years, 2 months and 18 days. She was one of five children, the father and mother, two brothers and one sister having preceded her in death. She leaves one brother, Willis Foster and family. Funeral Friday at the residence. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 4-?-1921 > No date
Singrey Bertha, former resident of Albion, died in Portland, Ore. June 29 and was buried in Nampa, Idaho. The daughter of Orlando and Eliza Ann Singrey, she taught school 1910 to 1944 in Noble County, Nampa, Idaho, and the last 20 years in Portland. She was a graduate of Albion High School and received her degree from the University of Oregon. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are E. J. Singrey of Portland, Ore., Mrs. H. E. Scott, Meridian, Idaho, Mrs. E. B. Neher, Nampa, Idaho, Mrs. R. H. Knapp, Rome, Ill. + 7-?-1944
Singrey Catharine of Jefferson Twp died on Monday of this week. Her remains were buried in Sweet Cemetery on Wednesday. She was the mother of John A. Singrey, county commissioner, J. H., superintendent of the county infirmary, Jacob of Jefferson, and A. J. of Albion. She came to this country with her husband years ago from Ohio. Her husband, Thomas, survives. > 12-8-1881
Singrey Charles A, 70, former Albion resident but more recently a resident of Fort Wayne, died last Saturday at the Methodist Hospital in that city. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, but moved to Fort Wayne when yet a small child and resided there for many years. Some years ago he moved to Albion but returned to Fort Wayne about 4 years ago shortly after the death of his wife. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Della Prouty of Albion; 3 brothers, Frank and Perry of Fort Wayne and Roy of Simon, O. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Modern Woodmen. Funeral yesterday at Mt. Pleasant Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1-?-1929
Singrey Earl Jackson, son of Eliza Ann and Orlando John Thomas Singrey, died at Portland, Ore. on April 10, 1945 following a heart attack. He was born Oct. 17, 1894 at Albion, one of a family of 7 children, 3 of whom preceded him in death, 2 brothers, Forrest and Vernon; and a sister, Bertha who died in June 1944. After graduating from Albion High School in 1915 he went to Detroit, Mich. where he worked until the outbreak of WW I when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. On his discharge he went to Idaho where his mother and 3 sisters were then living. There he met and married Marie Beattie in 1922. A year later he went to Portland, Ore., where he was employed for 21 years at the Northwestern Electric Co. in the laboratory of the meter department. There he made and perfected many inventions, some of which are now in use by Westinghouse. He is survived by his wife, Marie; 2 sons, William Jackson and George Thomas; 3 sisters, Louise Knapp of Peoria, Ill, Mary Neher of Nampa, Idaho, and Hope Scott of Meridian, Idaho. + 4-?-1945
Singrey Frank, 81, a former resident of Jefferson Twp near Albion and son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Singrey, deceased, died at his home in Fort Wayne June 7. Burial, Swan Cemetery. He died from a heart attack at St. Joseph Hospital. He was president of the Merchants Supply Co. of that city for many years and a former chairman of the Fort Wayne Board of Public Works during the administration of Mayor Hosey. He moved with his parents from Ohio to Noble County when a small boy and in early manhood taught school in the county and at the time of his death was a 32nd degree Mason. Surviving are the widow, Celia; a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Stagg of Peoria, Ill.; a stepson; 2 brothers, Perry J. of Fort Wayne, and Roy of Simons, Ohio; 2 grandsons, Robert and Jacob Sosenheimer of Fort Wayne. + 6-?-1937
Singrey Jacob, a Jefferson Twp farmer, died at his home 2 miles southeast of Albion Dec. 21, 1891, aged 65 years 3 months and 15 days. He was a native of Richland County, Ohio, a son of Thomas and Catharine Singrey and a brother of A. J. Singrey of Albion, and John A. and James H. of Jefferson. He was married in 1844 to Sarah A. Cockley of Ohio, who survives him. They had 5 children, all of whom lived to adult age, but some (we think 2) died before him. Funeral at the home Dec. 23. Noble Co Democrat 12-23-1891
Singrey James, 78, a former pioneer resident of Noble County, died Wednesday at the home of his son, Leroy, 7 miles west of Fort Wayne. He came from Ohio to Noble County in 1862 and for several years was superintendent of the Noble County Infirmary. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. O. Prouty; and 4 sons, Albert, Frank, Leroy and Perry. Funeral this morning at Union Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^10-29-1909
Singrey Liddie, daughter of Thomas H. and Sarah Hines, was born in Richland County, O., Feb. 8, 1860; died in Albion Sept. 13, 1925, aged 65 years, 7 months and 5 days. In 1861 she came with her family to Indiana. She married Charles A. Singrey Dec. 24, 1882. For some time they lived in Albion but were called to Fort Wayne to take charge of the Allen County Juvenile Home. They were 2 years at this work. For 14 years they managed the isolation hospital of Fort Wayne, she being the matron. She was a member of Rehoboth Church but transferred her membership to the Christ Lutheran Church at Fort Wayne. One of a family of 7 children, 3 sisters preceded her in death. Surviving are the husband, Albert of Albion; a sister, Mrs. George Black, Albion, and 2 brothers, W. T. of Albion and Melvin of Jefferson Twp. + 9-?-1925
Singrey Thomas of Jefferson Twp, died Sept. 20 at the residence of his son, Jacob, 84 years, 6 months and 8 days old. He was born in Baltimore County, Md. on March 12, 1801and had come to Noble County in 1862 from Richland County, Ohio, where he was married and cleared up a farm. He was the father of ex-commissioner John A. Singrey of Jefferson, J. H. Singrey, superintendent of the Noble County Infirmary, and A. J. Singrey, a member of the Albion school board. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-20-1885 > No date
Singrey Thomas, 69, race horse owner and driver of Kendallville, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lucian Green. A stroke of paralysis caused his death. He drove his horses in races at the Kendallville Fair and at fairs in nearby towns for the past 25 years and during his career developed many fast pacers, among the better known being Little Disk. Mrs. Green is the only survivor. + 8-?-1929
Singrey William H, 82, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen Witzke, where he went to make his home last May. He had been a resident of Noble County since he was 6 years old. Surviving are 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Services Friday at L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Parlors. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1932
Sipe Edith F, 86, died April 1, 2001 at Hamilton Grove Retirement Community, South Bend. She was formerly employed by Farm Bureau of Albion and retired from the accounting department of Peter Eckrich & Co., Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1914 in Randolph County to Noah and Bertha (Byrum) Banta. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Russell Healey of Livingston, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Sue Sipe of South Bend; 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A brother, Carl Banta; and a sister, Ruth Mangas, preceded her in death. Memorial graveside services Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 5-2-2001
Sipe Henry, died at his Columbia City home March 31 from complications of old age. He was born in Germany March 3, 1844 and at his death was 89 years and 28 days. He came to America at the age of 3 years with his parents and lived in Stark County, Ohio for 6 years, then came to Whitley County. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Phil Anthes of this city; 2 brothers, Adam and Peter, somewhere in the west but who have not been heard from for the past 30 years. + 3-?-1933
Sipe James H, 85, of Bear Lake, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born January 21, 1914 in Randolph County to Lorenzo and Mary Sipe. On October 24, 1962 in Albion he married Helen Foster. He had been an Albion area resident since 1942. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Maxine Healey of Livingston, Texas, Mary Bratt of Marion, Ohio, and Janet Workman of New Haven; 3 sons, Tom Sipe of South Bend, Paul King of Butler and Jerry King of Okemah, Okla.; one sister, Dorothy Hammond of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Charles of Monroeville and Clarence of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-25-1999
Siples Dale Eugene, 72, Kendallville, died May 16, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born January 2, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Donald and Reba (Bowers) Siples. He married Loma Farmwald March 16, 1963 in Avilla. Surviving are his wife in Kendallville; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Terry and Scott Showen of Kendallville, Judy and Larry Ober of Albion and Billie and Harry Swick of New Haven; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Marlene Siples of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Carol Hankinson of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Lois Keener of Sarasota, Fla. A lifelong resident of the Kendallville area, he was a retired truck driver and a member of Kendallville Masonic Lodge. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 5-30-2002
Siples David L, 60, of Kendallville died January 15, 2012, in his residence.  He graduated from East Noble High School in 1971. David was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He was a truck driver, having worked for Hudson Trucking and Tennessee Steel Haulers. He was born May 6, 1951, in Auburn to Dale and Elsie (Wertman) Siples. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Adam Powers of Wawaka; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Amber Siples of Wolcottville and Daniel and Courtney Siples of Kendallville; his mother, Elsie Tallent of Arkansas; and 3 sisters, Terry and Scott Showen of Kendallville, Judy and Larry Ober of Albion, and Billie and Harry Swick of Wolcottville. Funeral Friday in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. Honor guard services by Kendallville VFW Post 2749, American Legion Post 381; and active duty members of the U.S. Army. ^ 1-17-2012
Siples Loma, 76, of Kendallville, died Feb. 28, 2008 in Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was born March 16, 1931 in Middlefield, Ohio to John and Sarah (Gingerich) Farmwald. She married Dale Eugene Siples on March 16, 1963 in Avilla. He died May 16, 2002. Surviving are 4 stepchildren; 4 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Betty Spencer of Hopedale, Ohio, Sally and Ervin Miller of Farmington, Ohio, Marion Farmwald of Middlefield, Ohio, and Cass and Ervin Byler of Sarasota, Fla.; and 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Mary Farmwald of Middlefield, Ohio, John and Rita Farmwald of Sarasota, Fla., and James "Butch" and Eddie Farmwald of Huntsburg. Services Monday at Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 3-2-2008
Sipsey Sarah Ann was born in North Bloomfield Twp, Morrow County, Ohio Feb. 4, 1842, the daughter of John and Hannah (Fielding) Sheffer. He mother died in Morrow County, Ohio when Sarah was about 4 years of age. She came with her father to this county, the family consisting of father, 4 sons and 2 daughters, she being the youngest. Her father settled in Orange Twp on a farm of 160 acres where he lived a few years and died, she being left about 7 years of age without father or mother. She was taken by Nelson Prentiss of Albion. She was married to Charles Sockman July 4, 1860 and lived with him in this county on the part of her father’s place that fell to her until 1865. Her husband, in company with Alex Sockman, his brother, moved to Savannah, Mo. From there they came back to Kendallville in 1867 and lived most of the time in this city until his death on Feb. 16, 1870, leaving her with a son and a daughter. The daughter died Jan. 6, 1871 of sore throat at the residence of Mr. Cromer in Jefferson Twp, with whom she then lived. She was married to Charles F. Sipsey Sept. 5, 1873. They lived in Albion about 5 years, then moved to Nappanee where they lived 2 years, then moved to South Bend and lived there until Feb. last when she was brought to her sister’s house and she died. She leaves a husband and 2 sons. ^ 4-21-1881
Sisson Floyd L, 70, of Kendallville, a former resident of Garrett for many years and a retired B&O telegrapher, died Sunday in the Glen Oaks Nursing Home in Auburn. Surviving are the wife, the former Lois I. Ritter, two stepdaughters, one stepson and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 5-15-1969 + 5-?-1969
Sisson Lois Irene, 66, died Monday in McCray Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born in Noble County June 30, 1906, she was the daughter of Jacob and Hazel (Wingard) Hite and had been a resident of Kendallville since 1940, moving from Ligonier. On March 9, 1963 she was married to Floyd L. Sisson in Kimmell. He died May 11, 1969. Surviving are a son, Fred F. Ritter, Pleasant Lake; 2 daughters, Mrs. Roy (Betty) Green, R. 1, and Ellen Jane Emrick, 652 Simon St.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and one sister. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1972
Sisson Wilma N, 49, former teacher of Avilla and Garrett before illness forced retirement, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born August 9, 1911, near Hudson, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Henney. She married Floyd L. Sisson May 27, 1941 at Defiance, Ohio. Survivors are the husband; one sister, Mrs. Dawson Fifer, Hudson, and a niece and nephew. Services Friday at the funeral home. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery. ~ 7-6-1961
Sisterhen Louis, 44, lifelong Ligonier resident and a city mail carrier for 23 years, died Friday at his home here. Funeral was Jan. 3. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Audrey; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Sisterhen; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Ivagnilio and Helen Sisterhen of Elkhart. He was graduated from Ligonier High School and South Bend Business College. He formerly was an accountant for the Studebaker Corporation at South Bend. + 1-?-1942
Sisterhen Louis Edward, 93, died July 16 at his home in Ligonier. He came here 87 years ago from Ohio. For many years he operated a shoe store. Surviving are the wife, Emilie; 2 granddaughters; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1952
Sisterhen Peter died Nov. 23, aged 77 years and 22 days. He was born in Prussia Nov. 1, 1824 and served 2 years in the Prussian Army 1845-1846, leaving his native country and landing in New Orleans May 8, 1847. He was a shoemaker by trade and had a shoe store in Navarre, Stark County, Ohio. He married Mina Struble on December 16, 1849. He organized and served in Co. A of the 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1862. He came to Ligonier on Nov. 7, 1863. Three sons, George, William and Louis, and his wife survive. Funeral Nov. 26 at the residence. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. Ligonier Leader 11-28-1901
Sithen Angela Mary, 94, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Garrett December 27, 1898 to Anthony and Anna (Schutta) Schiffli. On December 29, 1925 in Garrett she married Roscoe R. Sithen, who died August 16, 1955. She moved to Kendallville in 1933 and with her husband co-owned the Kendallville Ice Plant. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and its Rosary Sodality, and Lady Elks. Surviving are 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-21-1993
Sitting Bull - Among the 1890 "distinguished dead" were on Sept. 15, Sitting Bull, the Sioux chief, slain while resisting arrest. ~ 11-22-1979
Sizemore Joseph Brian, 45, of Kendallville, died August 28, 2006 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 19, 1961 in Fort Wayne to Ethelbert and Lorine (Sulfridge) Sizemore. He married May Ann Arrington on April 21, 1997 in Albion. Surviving are his wife; his mother; a daughter, Elesha Ann of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Alva Jean Jordan of Kendallville, Myrlee Gray of Wolcottville, Cheryl Barrett of Leo and Pauline Sizemore of Avilla; and 3 brothers, Nevil of Antwerp, Ohio, Rodney of Fort Worth, Texas, and Robert of Wolcottville. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister-in-law, Jeannie Sizemore. He had been employed at Dalton Foundry about 14 years. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-7-2006
Sizemore Roselyn M, 66, of Fort Wayne, died Monday in Corbin, Ky. She was a lifetime Fort Wayne resident. Surviving are her husband, Clinton C.; 3 daughters, Evonne Golden of South Carolina, Annette Hill and Vivian Sizemore of Fort Wayne; 4 sons, Ernest, David, Dennis and Douglas of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Edith Schlotterer and Velma Foreman of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Merle Bennette of Fort Wayne and Charles Bennette of Avilla; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Thursday in C. M. Slone & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. + 12-25-1989
Sizer Catharine (Wheeler), 80, a Noble County native, died Sept. 28 in Shoreham Nursing Home, St. Joseph, Mich. She was born July 24, 1902 in Avilla. Her late husband, Lawrence B., was a former executive vice president with Marshall Field & Co. Survivors include 2 daughters, Suzanne Chapman of Washington D.C. and Mary Tingley of Greenwich, Conn.; a son, Stephen of St. Joseph, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a stepsister, Margaret Elston of Fort Wayne. Memorial services Saturday at First Congregational Church in Three Oaks, Mich. Cremation followed. + 9-28-1982

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