Spacht Bessie L, 67, died Friday at her home in Kimmell. She was a native of the Westminster, Ohio community and had resided in Kimmell about 5 years. She was a member of the Sparta Congregational Christian Church at Kimmell, of which her husband, Rev. Mark B., is pastor. Also surviving are a son, Everett Gooderling at home; 4 stepchildren, Mrs. Virgil Kimble, Seville, Ohio, Mrs. George Lamb, Lima, Ohio, Leonard Spacht, Buckland, Ohio, and John Spacht, Defiance, Ohio; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday from L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial at Lima, Ohio. + 8-?-1954
Spacht Mark B, 80, died Saturday. Funeral was Monday at Eagle Creek Church of the Brethren on Road 30 northeast of Lima, Ohio. Burial, Eagle Creek Cemetery. Surviving are 2 sons, Rev. Leonard of Buckland, Ohio, Wesley of Defiance; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virgil Kimble, Wooster, O., and Mrs. Edwin Lamb, Lima, Ohio; 2 stepchildren, Everett Goodering, Harrod, O., and Mrs. Mark Rhine, Sandusky, O.; and one sister, Mrs. Lois Rodabaugh, Bluffton, O. He was a former pastor of the Sparta Church. + 10-?-1967
Spacht Ola M was born Nov. 24, 1895 and died May 3, 1971. Funeral at William Funeral Home May 6. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 5-3-1971
Spacy Jacqueline M, 75, died July 17, 2000 in Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born December 23, 1924 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Jack and Lillian (Voltz) Spacy. She was a retired draftsman for General Electric in Fort Wayne and farmed and owned a registered dairy herd with her uncle, August Voltz, near Avilla. She was a 1924 graduate of Avilla High School and had lived most of her life in Avilla. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, its Rosary Society and Harvest House. She was a former member of the Noble County Saddle Club and Noble County Art Association. Services in Provena Sacred Heart Home Chapel. Burial, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. ~ 7-27-2000
Spade James A, 96, Fort Wayne, died Thursday. He was born June 22, 1880 in Peterson to Jacob and Mary (Mayers) Spade. He married Rosa Wise April 25, 1903 in Decatur. She died in June 1971. He was a resident of Rome City for 25 years. He was a conductor and brakeman on Pennsylvania Railroad for 38 years, and a member of United Transportation Union and Ben Hur Lodge. One son preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edna Richter, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Retha Gaal, Hammond; 6 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral Sunday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1976
Spade Rosa, 94, Rome City and formerly of Fort Wayne, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. She was born April 3, 1877 in Germany to Lewis and Suzan (Palm) Wise. She was married April 25, 1903 in Decatur to James Spade. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna Richter, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Retha Gaal, Hammond; a brother, Carl, Rome City; 6 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. One son, Fred, died in 1952. Funeral at William Funeral Home, Wolcottville, Tuesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1971
Spade Ruby M, 78, of LaGrange, died Wednesday in LaGrange Hospital. Born Nov. 10, 1910 in Van Wert County, Ohio, she was the daughter of Melbert and Allie (Carpenter) Reed. Formerly of Huntertown, she moved to LaGrange in 1978. She was a teacher’s aide at Wee Haven School in Garrett for many years, a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto, and Huntertown OES. No. 388. Surviving are 2 sons, Terry of Huntertown, and Jerry of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gerald (Goldie) Harp and Ruth Schrock of LaGrange; 2 brothers, Robert of Wolcottville, and John of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Spade, Mrs. Schrock and Robert Reed are triplets. Services Saturday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 10-?-1989
Spangler Donald Hays, son of attorney and Mrs. Martin H. Spangler, died in a naval engagement at the Solomon Islands in Nov. 1942 in which his vessel, The Atlanta, was seriously damaged and later sunk by its own crew to prevent it falling into the hands of the enemy. A war vessel to be launched at Bay City, Mich., June 11 will be named for him and christened by his mother, according to announcement by the Navy Dept. Memorial services May 16 at the local Presbyterian Church. + 5-?-1943
Spangler Edith M, 72, Huntertown, a native of Chicago, died March 10. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce A. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Ruth Slack and Mayme Doak, Fort Wayne, and Julia Sticker of South Bend; three brothers, Wilbur Brown, Fort Wayne, Gerald Brown, Huntertown, and William Brown, Indianapolis. Services Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Huntertown. ~ 3-17-1983
Spangler Estella, 85, died Dec. 11, 2001. She was the daughter of Elmer and Zelma Wible of Kendallville. Surviving are her husband, Walter; a daughter, Jeanine Kesler; a son, Jeff Spangler; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A brother, Everest Wible, preceded her in death. Memorial services Dec. 13 in Tyler, Texas. Burial in Albion on Dec. 15. ^ 12-18-2001
Spangler Martin H was born Dec. 29, 1878 in Fairfield County, Ohio, and died Aug. 3, 1955, in Albion. On June 16, 1907 he married Myrtle Blue. In that same year he located in Albion and began his life career in the practice of law and continued active until a few weeks before his death. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Albion Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge and IOOF. He served Albion at city attorney and the old Thirty-Third Judicial District as prosecuting attorney. For many years he was a member of the Noble County Election Board. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. John Morrell of Pottstown, Pa., and Mary Katherine at home; 2 sons, Robert of Baltimore, Md., and Walter Blue of Jusepin, Venezuela; 8 grandchildren; 4 brothers, Grover, Nelson, Norman and Edward; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Leona Boyer and Mrs. Pearl Burner of Henry County, Ohio. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Aug. 5. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. One son, Donald, lost his life during WW II. + 8-?-1955
Spangler Myrtle, 77, widow of attorney and insurance agent Martin H. Spangler who died in 1955, died at her Albion home Jan. 2, 1958. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Katherine at home, and Mrs. John (Virginia) Morrell of Pottstown, Pa.; 2 sons, Robert of Baltimore, Md., and Walter of Guatemala; 8 grandchildren; one brother, Oliver Blue of Hamler, Ohio; and one half-brother, Ernest Blue of Napoleon, Ohio. Funeral Jan. 5 at Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1958
Spannagel Kent, (b. 6-16-1963 - d. 8-31-1974) 11-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Spanangel, R. 1, Albion, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, of injuries sustained when he was hit after riding his bicycle into the path of a car. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Belinda at home; 2 grandfathers, Leo Bortner, R. 1, Albion, and Theodore Spannagel, Kendallville. Services in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-?-1974
Spannagel Martha, 83, of Gainesville, Fla., died Sept. 24 in a Gainesville nursing home. She was the younger sister of Ted Spannagel and came to the U. S. in 1925 with her brother from Germany. She lived most of her life in Florida. + 9-24-1987
Spannagel Theodore E, 91, of Kendallville, died Monday at the home of his daughter. He was born in Blaufelden, Germany, to Henry and Babette (Dinkel) Spannagel. He married Velva Gates on June 2, 1928. She died July 25, 1974. He and a sister immigrated to the U.S. in 1925, first settling in Grand Rapids, Mich. In July 1925 he moved to Detroit where he worked for Timkin Detroit Axel Co. until 1945. He and his wife then moved to Kendallville. He was a machinist with Wayne Pump, Fort Wayne, retiring in 1968. After his retirement he worked for 10 years as a janitor for Fischer's Pharmacy, Kendallville. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Young At Heart Club and served as a gymnastics coach at the Kendallville Youth Center. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Olive) Hinkley of Kendallville; a son, William of Skinner Lake; 3 grandchildren, John E. and Shelly R. Hinkley and Belinda Goodrich; 2 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were a grandson, Kent Spannagel; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial Lutheran Cemetery. + 12-12-1994
Spannagel Velva Olive, 65, was born May 8, 1909 in Avilla to Harry and Olive (Housholder) Gates and married Theodore Spannagel June 2, 1928 in St. John’s Lutheran Church. Her husband survives. She was a member of St. John’s and moved to this area from Detroit, Mich., 29 years ago. She died Thursday at McCray Hospital. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William (Olive) Hinkley, R. 3; one son, William Spannagel, R. 1, Albion; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Strouse and Mrs. (line missing). Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. ~ 8-1-1974 + 7-?-1974
Spannagel William T, 69, of Skinner Lake, died in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born September 22, 1935 in Detroit to Theodore and Velva (Gates) Spannagel. Survivors include a daughter, Belinda Goodrich of Indianapolis; 2 stepdaughters; a grandson, David Piland; and one sister, Olive Hinkley of Kendallville. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla and American Legion. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from International Harvester as an inspector for over 30 years. Service March 25 in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 3-24-2005
Spansburg Katharine Pulver was born Jan. 24, 1821 in Cayuga County, New York. She married Jacob R. Spansburg July 24, 1842. They had five boys and one girl. The family removed from New York to the state of Indiana Oct. 17, 1844 and settled in Allen County near Huntertown. They continued to live there until 1883 when they came to Kendallville. Mr. Spansburg died April 5, 1885, since which time Mrs. Spansburg made her home with her son, John. She died Feb. 10, 1901. She united with the Church of Christ Jan. 24, 1885. She leaves 3 sons, 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral at Huntertown. ^ 2-22-1901
Sparkman Donald Ray, 38, died March 5 in an automobile accident in Houston, Texas. He was born Jan. 10, 1961 in McDowell, Ky. to Ishmael and Lillian (Slone) Sparkman. On July 8, 1992 he married Cheryl Rowland. He was vice president of sales for Qualitec Recruiting Services Inc. His family moved from Kentucky to Kendallville, where he lived until moving to Houston in 1983. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, John Michael Moody and Lucas Matthew Sparkman; his father of Kendallville; 6 sisters, Mrs. Frank (Shirley) Lyson of Belleville, Mich., Mrs. Dennis (Ann) McHenney of Kendallville, Mrs. Jim (Judy) Smith of Topeka, Mrs. Dan (Pat) Rusmisel of Kendallville, Mrs. Bill (Debbie) Hursey of Kendallville, and Mrs. Roger (Sandy) Barton of Kendallville; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Kim of Belleville, Ohio, Ish and Nancy of Carey, Ohio, and Ron and Leesa of LaOtto. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, Friday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 3-11-1999
Sparkman Geraldine, 46, Avilla, died March 21 in Parkview Hospital from an automobile accident Monday in Garrett. She was born in Bolen, Ky. July 5, 1942, the daughter of Beech and Vonnie (Gibson) Handshoe. She married Von Sparkman Sept. 20, 1969 in Clintwood, Va. She was an employee of Burcliff Industries, Garrett, and moved to Avilla two years ago from Kentucky. Before that she had lived in Corunna 18 years. Surviving are her husband and her mother; four daughters, Lolita Ann Schrader of Fort Polk, La., Mrs. Kenneth (Vickie) Johnson of Avilla, Mrs. Steven (Pamela) Whitford of Kendallville, and Debra Kay Sparkman at home; two stepsons, Denver Lee and Roger D. Sparkman, Kendallville; and three grandchildren. A son, Charles David Sparkman, preceded her in death. Services Friday in Zion United Baptist Church in Valentine. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 3-28-1989 + 3-21-1989
Sparkman Glenn, 41, of Rome City, died Aug. 6, 2006 at his home. He had attended East Noble High School and worked at Supreme in Goshen. He was born Dec. 30, 1964 in Kendallville to Manis and Beverly (Short) Sparkman. Surviving are his parents in Rome City; 3 daughters, Heather, Carrie and Amanda of Wolcottville; 2 sons, Justin of Emmalina, Ky., and Ethan Hayes of Hindman, Ky.; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and Billy Smith of Rome City and Carol and Thomas Whitehead of Larwill; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Robert of Lexington, Ky., Thomas and Cynthia of Wolcottville, and Christopher and Natasha of Kendallville; a grandmother, Sally Short of Rome City; He was preceded in death by grandparents, John Short, Lacey and Lawnie Sparkman. Services Wednesday at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-8-2006
Sparkman Heidi J, 45, of LaOtto, died May 27, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on May 25, 2010. She was born May 3, 1965 in Fort Wayne and became the daughter of Charles and Margie (McBride) Opliger. She was a 1983 graduate of East Noble High School and International Business College in 1985. She worked at Paragon Steel in Butler and Canyon Gravel and Sandpit in Huntertown. She married Jeffrey Sparkman on Nov. 1, 1986. She was a member of Beacon Light Chapel in Ari. Surviving are her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, Zachery and Kadie Sparkman of Avilla; a stepson; her mother; a sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Dwight Deeds of Aurora, Colo.; a brother and sister-in-law, Geronimo and Connie Opliger of LaOtto; and a stepbrother. Funeral Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Cremation will take place following the funeral. ^ 5-30-2010
Sparkman Ishmael, 74, of Kendallville, died November 22, 2000 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born February 12, 1926 in Hindman, Ky., to Troy and Ella (Slone) Sparkman. He married Lillian Slone on November 20, 1943 in Pippa Passes, Ky. She died October 9, 1997. He was retired from Lane Foundry in Kendallville. He was a member of Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church in Lisbon. He enjoyed refinishing and antiquing furniture. Surviving are 6 daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Dan Rusmisel, Ann and Dennis McHenney, Deb and Bill Hursey, and Sandy and Roger Barton, all of Kendallville, Shirley and Frank Lyson of Belleville, Mich., and Judy and Jim Smith of Topeka; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Kim Sparkman of Belleville, Mich., Ron and Leesa Sparkman of LaOtto, and Ish and Nancy Sparkman of Carey, Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Sparkman of Houston, Texas; 3 brothers, Harles of Detroit, Sampie of Ligonier, and Vansel of Wayland, Ky.; 2 sisters, Vina Tuttle of Garrett, Ky., and Allene Slone of Hindman, Ky.; 35 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death also were one son, Don; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; and his stepmother, Nancy Slone Sparkman. Services at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 11-30-2000
Sparkman James Vernon, 19, of 420 Garden St., died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries received in an auto accident. Born in Kendallville Nov. 12, 1960, he was the son of Lee and Zella Mae (Slone) Sparkman. On May 26, 1960 he married Corrine Campbell in Avilla. He was employed at Newnam Foundry. Surviving are his parents in Kendallville; his wife; a grandmother, Mrs. Sally Slone of Hindman, Ky.; and 5 brothers, Lee Jr. and Anthony Wayne of Avilla, and Carlos, Hargus and Jeffrey of Kendallville. Services Wednesday in Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial, Hopewell Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Sparkman Joseph L, 12, Kendallville, died October 13, 2004 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born December 5, 1991 to Dwayne and Angela (Chaffins) Sparkman. Surviving are his mother; his stepfather, Jack Nordman; his father of Rome City; a brother, Joshua and a sister, Ashlynn of Kendallville; 2 stepsisters and a stepbrother; His grandmother and step-grandfather, Shelby and Walt Pogue of Avilla, grandparents Herbert Chaffins and Bernice and Jack Coburn. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 10-21-2004
Sparkman Lee, 73, of Kendallville, died Feb. 14, 2006 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1992 as a supervisor after 43 years of service with Newnam Foundry. He served with the Noble County EMS 1974-200 and as a police officer in Kendallville, Avilla and Rome City. He had worked part-time at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home for several years. He was a member of Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church. He was born Jan. 14, 1933 in Mousie, Ky., to Troy and Rachel (Tuttle) Sparkman. He married Zella Slone on April 27, 1951 in Hindman, Ky. She died Nov. 19, 1999. Surviving are 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Anthony and Anita, Carlos, Hargos and Vickie of Kendallville, and Jeffrey and Heidi of LaOtto; his twin brother and wife, Willie and Ruby of Corunna; a sister, Edna Osbarn of Ky.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Lee Jr. and James; 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Services Saturday at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ^ 2-15-2006
Sparkman Lee Jr, R. 1, Avilla, was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Thursday, three miles east of Kendallville on U. S. 6. His auto crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck a semi head-on. He was an original member of the Noble County EMS staff which started on April 1, 1974 and served as the primary EMT instructor for the county-wide service. He was also named general manager of the Kendallville Aviation Inc. in September. He was born April 11, 1952 in Mousie, Ky., the son of Lee and Zella Mae (Slone) Sparkman. He married Donna Anderson March 11, 1972 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Surviving are his parents; his wife and daughter, Lori, at R. 1, Avilla; four brothers, Anthony, Hargos and Carlos, Kendallville, Jeffrey of LaOtto. A brother, James, preceded him in death. Services Sunday at Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 12-8-1987 + 12-3-1987
Sparkman Lillian G, 70, of Kendallville, died Oct. 9 in McCray Hospital. She was a retired nurse’s aide at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla and Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. She was a member of Mount Olive Old Regular Baptist Church in Pippa Passes, Ky. She was born April 18, 1927 in Pippa Passes to Vansel and Meridith (Slope) Slone. She married Ishmael Sparkman on Nov. 20, 1943 in Pippa Passes. Surviving are her husband; 6 daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Frank Lyson of Belleville, Mich., Judy and Jim Smith of Topeka, and Ann and Dennis McHenney, Pat and Dan Rusmisel, Deb and Bill Hursey and Sandy and Roger Barton of Kendallville; a son, Jerry of Belleville; and 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Leesa Sparkman of LaOtto, Don and Cheryl Sparkman of Houston, Texas, and Ish and Nancy Sparkman of Bryan, Ohio; 5 brothers, Bethel, Willie, Vansel Jr., Marcus and Arland Slone of Kentucky; 3 sisters, Pauline Huff, Betty Huff and Phyllis Sparkman, all of Kentucky; 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services at Little Flossie Church, Lisbon. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 10-23-1997
Sparkman Paul B, 20, R. 3, Kendallville, died Tuesday in the Kendallville City Hall jail cell by hanging. He had been arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was born Oct. 17, 1968 in Kendallville and worked for No-Sag Products. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Berniece and Walter Ziebell, Kendallville; his fiancee, Retha Baber of Auburn; three brothers, Dwayne and Brian Sparkman and Aaron Williams; two sisters, Tracy and Lena Williams at home; two stepsisters, Marina Cloud of Union, Mich., and Kathy Williams of Shipshewana; grandparents, Kermit and Margaret Sparkman of Farmers, Ky. Preceding him in death was his stepfather, Raleigh Williams, in 1983. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 9-26-1989 + 9-19-1989
Sparkman Vernon, 66, died Monday at McCray Hospital. He was born November 6, 1924 in Ky., the son of Troy and Rachel (Tuttle) Sparkman. He married Mirtlee Chaffins. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Minnie) Dean of Kendallville and Mrs. Noel (Christeen) Johnson of Garrett; 3 sons, Marvin of Hueyville, Ky., and Jimmy and Leo of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Melva McDaniel of Stroh, Otis (Dolly) Cox and Dana Jean Booth of Kendallville, and Beech (Edna) Osburn of Webbsville, Ky.; 3 brothers, Kermit of Farmer, Ky., Willie of Corunna and Lee of Kendallville; and 14 grandchildren. One daughter, 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Services Thursday at Little Flossie Church. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 2-11-1991
Sparkman Von, 74, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 2, 2010, at his home. He was born at Four Mile, Knott County, Ky., on December 6, 1935, to Kermit and Margaret (Moore) Sparkman. He married Geraldine (Handshoe) Sparkman on September 20, 1969, in Clintwood, Va., and she died on March 20, 1989. He worked in the Kentucky coal mines for six years before moving to Kendallville in 1959. He worked at Newman Foundry and Lane Foundry about 20 years before he retired in 1986. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Denver and Linda Sparkman of Kendallville and Roger and Connie Sparkman of Kendallville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marina and Grayson Handshoe of Kendallville and Debbie and Lance Brown of Kendallville; three stepdaughters; grandchildren: Aubrey Brown, Chase Brown, Jaycob Sparkman, Heidi Harris, Jarriel Sylve, Megan Nickles, Paul Whitford, Todd Powell, Erica Bird, Nathan Mosley, Beth Duszynski, Nathan Handshoe, Derek Handshoe, Britney Handshoe, and Jeremy Johnson; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don and Debbie Sparkman of Moorehead, Ky., and Faryl and Brenda Sparkman of Tennessee; and seven sisters, Bille Jo Klibern of Marion, Ohio, Buelah Mae Walker of Moorehead, Alvenelle Kidd of McDowell, Ky., Jane Ellen and Danny Martin of Huntertown, Gertrude and Barkley Slone of Marion, Berniece and Jack Coburn of Bloomington and Theresa Sparkman of Mt. Sterling, Ky. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Lon Sparkman and half-brother, Peanut Coleman. Funeral January 5, at Harbor Of Love Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-5-2010
Sparkman Zella Mae, 68, of Kendallville, died Nov. 19 in her residence. She lived in Kendallville for 49 years, coming from Mousie, Ky. She was owner and president of Sparkman Security in Kendallville and a member of Little Flossie Church in Lisbon. She was born June 1, 1931 in Garner, Ky. to General and Sally (Slone) Slone. On April 27, 1951 in Hindman, Ky. she married Lee Sparkman. Surviving are her husband; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Anthony W. and Anita, Carlos, and Hargos and Vickie of Kendallville, and Jeffrey and Heidi of LaOtto; one sister, Anna Slone of Dema, Ky.; one half-sister, Merthie Short of Garrett, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were 2 sons, Lee Jr. and James V.; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Services in Little Flossie Church. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 12-2-1999
Sparks Elnora (Clingerman), 84, was buried in Indian Village Cemetery. Funeral was Wednesday in Columbia City. Surviving are the husband, William; a stepdaughter; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Alonzo Clingerman of Cromwell. + 4-18-1949
Sparks Vern L, Steuben County native, died Wednesday in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He formerly resided at R. 1, Ashley until 1927 when he moved to Albany, Ind. He was a former DeKalb County farmer and former salesman for Wearly Monument Co. in Muncie. He was married Feb. 11, 1912 to Pearl Miller, who died March 5, 1942. On Sept. 6, 1946 he married Elizabeth Pittenger. Surviving are his wife; a foster son, George B. Miller, Phoenix, Ariz.; 2 foster daughters, Mrs. Pierce (Martha) Ayers, Chevy Chase, Md., and Mrs. William (Agnes) Kopp, Lansing, Mich.; and a sister, Mrs. Wanda Yontz, Mansfield, Ohio. Funeral Friday in Rust Funeral Home in New Albany. Burial, Circle Cemetery near Hudson. + 3-?-1973
Sparrow Amanda Anne Moore was born July 24, 1873, the oldest daughter of Martin Thomas and Polly Catherine Smith, in Williams County, Ohio; died at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 21 days. She spent her early life in the vicinity of Williams County. When a very young girl she joined the United Brethren Church. On Feb. 14, 1891 she married William Moore. They had 7 children. Two died in infancy and five survive, Frank of Wawaka and Oson of Rome City; 3 daughters, Marie Polston of Wolf Lake, Bertha Heltzel of Bremen, and Viola Jeffries of Ligonier. She came in 1897 with her husband and family and settled in Noble County where he died in March 1917. A few years later she married John Sparrow of Wawaka and lived with him until death. She leaves a husband; her children; 20 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Bender of Albion, Mrs. Vinnie Gray of Brimfield, and Anne Miller of Fort Wayne; also one (clipping torn) Funeral Wednesday from Brimfield Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1943
Sparrow Carl O, 74, Cromwell, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital. Funeral was Tuesday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. A retired farmer, he is survived by his widow, Edith; and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock of Syracuse. + 6-?-1959
Sparrow Caroline A, 55, died March 22, 1965 at McCray Hospital. She was born June 16, 1909 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Jeff and Belle Palmer Heltzel, and was a lifetime resident of this community and an active member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She was married March 9, 1941 to Ora E. Sparrow. Surviving are the husband; 2 daughters, Carol and Susie at home; one son, Harold of Columbia City; 2 brothers, Dean Heltzel of Albion and Glenn Heltzel of Indianapolis; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Grear of Fort Wayne; and one grandchild. Funeral at the Wesleyan Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 3-?-1965
Sparrow Charles, 61, Cromwell, died at his home Oct. 17. Five days before, he was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage. He was a member of the 157th Indiana Volunteers, Spanish American War and the famed Studebaker Tigers. He had been a resident of Cromwell and vicinity for many years and until several years ago was an active farmer. Later he worked in the Cromwell hardware. He is survived by his widow, Lillie; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Eli Pollock of Marshall, Mich., Mrs. Marion Maggart of Coldwater, Mich., and Mrs. Alonzo Conrad of Millersburg. Funeral Thursday at Sparta Christian Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1939
Sparrow Dale, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sparrow, died last night at the family home 4 miles northwest of Wawaka from cholera infantum. Surviving are the parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral will be Sunday from the late home. ^ 9-28-1934
Sparrow Donald G, 51, R. 2, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Chicago Jan. 21, 1937, the son of George E. and Agnes (Stepanic) Sparrow. On April 4, 1959 in Chicago he married Joyce A. Bates. He moved to the Wolcottville community from Chicago 26 years ago. He was a tool and die maker for Hy-Matic Mfg. Co., Kendallville, and a member of the American Legion in Indianapolis. Surviving are his wife; his mother in LaGrange; 3 sons, Robert S. at home, James E., LaGrange, and David B., Wolcottville; a brother, Roger of Chicago; and 3 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 12-20-1988
Sparrow Edith, 76, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1887 near Cromwell to Simon and Clementine (Crago) Archer. Funeral May 1 from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Surviving is a sister, Anna Archer of South Bend. + 4-?-1964
Sparrow Emery F was born May 5, 1889 and died June 10, 1961. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, June 13. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1961
Sparrow Frances "Eileen", 72, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne March 7, 1921 to Jacob and Hulda Ruth (Dormer) Marty. On October 27, 1950 in Kendallville, she married Freeman W. Sparrow, who died December 26, 1992. A homemaker, she lived most of her life in Kendallville and was a member of Harvest Community Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Arletta Marquart of Kendallville and Marcella Mapes of Wavahatchee, Texas; a son, John Marty of Kendallville; a brother Eugene Marty of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Vickey Sparrow, died in March 1960. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-21-1993
Sparrow Freeman W, 74, of Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Wawaka August 18, 1918 to Harvey and Lizzie (Coil) Sparrow. On October 27, 1950 he married Frances Eileen Marty. He had lived most of his life in the Kendallville area and was a retired factory worker for Newnam Foundry, a member of CCC 566 and Harvest Community Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Arletta Marquart of Kendallville; a stepdaughter and a stepson; 2 sisters, Ruth Reedrich of Mishawaka and June Wixon of Benton; a brother, Richard G. of Goshen; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Vickey, preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-26-1992
Sparrow Harvey, 56,(b.2-26-1894) died Jan. 20 in McCray Hospital. A Noble County native, he is survived by the widow, Lizzie, and several children. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Jan. 23. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1950
Sparrow Henry, about 72, a former resident of Wawaka, died June 10, 1961 at Milwaukee, Wis. Survivors include 2 brothers, Ora of Albion, and John of Rome City; 5 sisters, Mrs. Ella McClellan of Butler, Mrs. Minerva Smith of Ligonier, Mrs. Vada Fulford of Wawaka, Mrs. Alice Frain of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Bertha McDonald of New Paris. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home June 13. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 6-?-1961
Sparrow James Hobart, 44, of Rome City, died October 19, 1991 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville May 5, 1947, the son of Charles William and Rosemary E. (Stark) Sparrow. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was a garbage collector. Surviving are his mother; a brother, Charles of Rome City; 2 sisters, Jean Erne of Rome City and Peggy Moser of Las Cruces, N.M. His father died in 1967. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-19-1991
Sparrow James R, about 64, of near Ormas, died May 22, 1949 at the Luckey Hospital in Wolf Lake, following the amputation of his right leg. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County and was an employee of Columbia Products Co. at Columbia City for the past 2 years. Surviving are the wife, Flossie; a son, Charles, Kendallville; 3 grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ezra Pressler and Mrs. Cyrus Hill of Churubusco. Funeral Wednesday in Wolf Lake Baptist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1949
Sparrow John Charles, 47, of Rome City, died January 15, 1992 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville September 10, 1944, the son of Charles William and Rosemary Grace (Stark) Sparrow. A foundry worker, he also worked on a family-owned garbage route. Surviving are 2 sisters, Jean Erne of Rome City and Peggy Moser of Las Cruces, N.M. A brother, James, died in October 1991. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-15-1992
Sparrow John H was born Dec. 8, 1879 and died July 7, 1969. Services at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion, July 9. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-?-1969
Sparrow Lily C, 91, Lafayette State Soldiers Home, died Sunday in the home. She was born Aug. 12, 1883 in Noble County to Charles and Lavona (Damy) Price. She married Charles S. Sparrow Dec. 7, 1902. He died in 1939. A former Cromwell resident and member of Cromwell United Methodist Church, she moved to Lafayette in 1943. Surviving are a niece, Mrs. Vern Schrock, Goshen; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Warble and Mrs. Edna Emmit, New Paris; 3 brothers, Floyd, Goshen, Levi, Albion, and Roy, Kimmell. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1975
Sparrow Lizzie was born Sept. 27, 1893 and died Aug. 2, 1961. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Aug. 14. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1961
Sparrow Mary Catherine was born Feb. 3, 1859 at Port Mitchell near Albion, the daughter of George and Margaret Hanlon Oliver, being the only child born to them; however, there were 5 half-brothers and 1 half-sister, all of whom except 1 half-brother, Samuel Oliver, with the parents, have preceded her in death. On June 11, 1881 she was married to Richard Albert Sparrow. They had 5 children, one of whom, Margaret, died as an infant. The husband died in Dec. 26 years ago. The surviving children are Pearl at home, Mrs. Earl Summerlott of Waterloo, Mrs. Zeno Stiver of Wolf Lake, Mrs. Quincy McClain of Columbia City. There are 7 grandchildren. She died June 8, 1924, being 65 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. Funeral at the home Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1924
Sparrow Ora E of R. 2, Albion, died Dec. 30, 1968 at McCray Hospital from a heart attack. He was born May 25, 1908 in Noble County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William (Adaline Mawhorter) Sparrow. He was a WW II veteran and had been employed at the Newnam Foundry in Kendallville for 28 years and at Albion Lumber Co. the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; one son, Harold of Wonder Lake, Ill.; 2 daughters, Carol and Susie at home; one stepson, Robert W. Martin of San Francisco; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Janice Somerset of Ligonier; one brother, John of Rome City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Alice Frain of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Bertha McDonald of Syracuse; 2 grandchildren. Funeral at Wesleyan Church Jan. 2. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1968
Sparrow Oscar, 86, died of a heart ailment March 12 in the LaGrange County Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and formerly lived in Cromwell but in recent years had resided in Ligonier. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Kennedy, South Bend, and Mrs. Dean Wagner, Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Carl of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Pollock of Syracuse; and 2 grandchildren. Services Friday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1958
Sparrow Pearl B, 57, committed suicide May 17 by hanging himself in his barn. Cause was said to be financial worries. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County and had for over 50 years resided on his farm southwest of Albion in York Twp. He is survived by his wife, 3 sisters, and three brothers. Funeral May 19 at Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1939
Sparrow Richard Albert was born in Clark County, Ohio Oct. 7, 1858, and died at his home near Burr Oak, Noble County, Dec. 22, 1897, aged 39 years, 2 months and 15 days. He was the son of Jacob and Eliza C. Sparrow and with his parents came to this state when he was less than one year of age. In 1881 he married Mary Oliver, and they had one son and four daughters. One daughter preceded him in death. He leaves a wife, four children, one sister, one brother. Funeral was in Christian Chapel. + 12-?-1897
Sparrow Rosemary Grace, 81, of Rome City, died Jan. 14, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital's emergency room. She was born March 14, 1922 in York Twp in Noble County to Hobart Hart and Emma Elizabeth (Hile) Stark. On May 1, 1940 in Ormas she married Charles William Sparrow. He died May 10, 1967. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy Moser of Las Cruces, N.M., and Jean and Ron Eme of Rome City; a sister, Betty Pressler of South Whitley; and a granddaughter, Shawna Moser. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, John and James; and a sister, Dortha James. Services Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2004
Sparrow William, 78, veteran and farmer of Sparta Twp for many years, was found dead in bed last Friday, the victim of a heart attack at his home near Kimmell. Cause of death was myocarditis. He is survived by his wife. The body was removed to the Phelps Funeral Home at North Webster. + 11-?-1936
Spatz Minnie M, 93, a resident of Kendallville since 1904, died this morning at the Emily Flynn Home in Marion. She was born May 17, 1880 near Woodruff in LaGrange County, the daughter of Nicholas and Florence Tetter Schlupp. Her husband, David Spatz, to whom she was married in 1917, died in 1927. They had no children. Surviving is a brother, Clarence Schlupp, Avilla. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville and a member of the Rebekah Lodge here since 1898. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Spaw Jerry Lynn, 63, of Avilla, died June 3, 2004 at his home. He was born September 27, 1940 in Fort Wayne, the son of Ralph and Betsy (Miller) Spaw. On April 5, 1958 in Fort Wayne he married Penny Sample. Surviving are his mother and his wife in Avilla; a daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Terry Holsinger of Mongo; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Holly, and Jon and Lisa of Avilla, Jerry and Beth of Kendallville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Eileen Graham of Fort Wayne, and Patricia and Mark Wilkinson of Wolcottville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Marcia of Wolcottville, and Stephen and Jeanne of Culver; 14 grandchildren, Ashley, Zachary, Shelby and Carly Holsinger, Natalie Ward, Jordon, Chelsea, Joel, Sami, Nicole, Caitlin, Erica, Cory and Jon-Matthew Spaw. He was a self-employed body shop owner and had retired early from Navistar. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial later at Avilla Cemetery. ~ 6-17-2004
Speaker Charles R,(b.1-13-1901) about 55 and a lifelong resident of this community, died July 12, 1956 in Parkview Hospital. He was a machinist and a member of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Surviving are the widow, Dorothy; 4 sons, Maurice, Lyle and Lynn at home, and Terryle with the Air Force in England; a daughter, Kathie at home; 4 grandchildren; and 6 sisters, Mrs. Alice Seymoure of South Bend, Mrs. Anna Seymoure, Mrs. Emma Powell and Mrs. Jessie Juif of Albion, Mrs. Etta Eamick of Kimmell, and Mrs. Cora Juif of Fort Wayne. Last rites were at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday. Burial, Rose Hill, Cemetery. + 7-?-1956
Speaker Cloyd Franklin, 68, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. Funeral will be Thursday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Born Nov. 28, 1896 in Columbus, Ohio, he lived most of his life in this area. A retired railroader, he was also a veteran of WW I, the American Legion and Eagles Lodge. He married Lena Bozzay on Sept. 10, 1919 in New Brunswick, N.J. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Leslie LeMieux, Kimmell; 2 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 3 brothers, Roy and Fred of Dunsmuir, Calif., and Everett of Kimmell; and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Brown of Goshen. + 6-?-1965
Speaker Edward F, 75, died Tuesday at his home in Kimmell. Surviving are 4 sons, Cloyd and Everett of Kimmell, and Leroy and Fred in Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Brown of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral this afternoon from Henney Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1948
Speaker Everett C, 77, of Kimmell, died Monday at his residence. He had been ill with cancer the past two months. Born March 4, 1902 in Albion, he was the son of Edward and Mona (Sparrow) Speaker. He married Mildred Wills Dec. 14, 1927 in Goshen. He lived most of his lifetime in the Kimmell area. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Shirley) Moog of R. 8, Columbia City; a son, Everett J. of Cromwell; a brother, O. L. of Dunsmuir, Calif.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A son, Tom, preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey-Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Albion New Era 8-29-1979 + 8-?-1979
Speaker Everett Jr, 76, of Kimmell, died April 12, 2005 at his residence. He was a retired Group Dekko plant manager and attended Wolf Lake Baptist Church. He was a member of Albion American Legion Post and the 40&8 Club. He was born May 30, 1928 in Noble County to Everett and Mildred (Wills) Speaker. On Jan. 15, 1966 in Kimmell he married Jean A. Maloney. Surviving are his wife; a son, Everett J. of Columbia City: 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Loucinda L. Hummer of Ludington, Mich., and Alyce and Frank Kula of Free Soil, Mich.; 3 stepchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Allen Mogg of Lake View, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. A brother, Thomas, preceded him in death. Graveside service Saturday at Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-14-2005
Speaker Goldie O, 84, 228 S. Main St., Avilla, died March 20 in Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Smethport, Pa., February 12, 1903, the daughter of Ormand and Hanna (Miley) Nourse. She married Orey Speaker in Fort Wayne in 1947. He died several years ago in California. She was a retired music teacher, having taught in California for 33 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Bette) Wagner, 228 S. Main St., Avilla; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ~ 3-26-1987 + 3-21-1987
Speaker Harvey F, 72, died Sunday at his home from a heart disorder. He lived about one mile west of Lisbon. Surviving are the widow, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Lorin Cooper, Avilla; a brother, Charles, Albion; and six sisters, Mrs. Henry Juif, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Alexis Juif, Mrs. Anna Seymoure and Mrs. Emma Powell, all of Albion, Mrs. Charles Amick, Kimmell, and Mrs. Alice Seymoure, South Bend. Services Wednesday in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 2-2-1956 + 1-?-1956
Speaker Lyle R, 44, died Aug. 22, 1989 in LaPlata, Md. He was born in Noble County to Charles (Stub) and Dorothy Robinette Speaker and lived in Albion until joining the Navy in 1960. In 1965 he married Joan Marie Klemkiewicz. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Dorothy Hicks of Kendallville; a daughter; a son; a granddaughter; a twin brother, Lynne of Minneapolis; and other brothers, Maurice of Kendallville, and Terryle of Las Vegas; and a sister, Kathie Conrad of Garrett. He was buried Friday in LaPlata, Md. Memorial services at the First Christian Church, Kendallville, on Saturday. + 8-22-1989
Speaker Margaret, 93, (b.11-4-1859) died April 4, 1953 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Emma Powell in Jefferson Twp. Surviving are 5 other daughters, Mrs. Anna Seymoure and Mrs. Jessie Juif of Albion, Mrs. Alice Seymoure of South Bend, Mrs. Etta Amick of Kimmell, and Mrs. Cora Juif of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Harvey of Kendallville, and Charles of Albion; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Milnor of Fostoria, Ohio. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1953
Speaker Mary A, 76, was born Oct. 22, 1896 in Indiana to George and Catherine (Tobolskie) Blaskie. She married Harvey Speaker, Oct. 18, 1910 in Ege, and he died in 1956. She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. She died Wednesday (d. 6-5-1974) in her daughter’s home. Survivors include one daughter, Evelyn Cooper, Avilla; one sister, Mrs. C. E. Bloom, Albion; and one brother, Jake Blaskie, Albion. Funeral mass June 8 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 6-13-1974 + 6-?-1974
Speaker Mildred Irene, 92, died May 5, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was employed by Lyall Electric in Albion for 22 years and attended Kimmell United Methodist Church. She was born in Potomac, Ill. April 23, 1911 to Thomas and Mary Elva (Rogers) Wills. She married Everett C. Speaker Dec. 14, 1927 in Goshen. He died in 1979. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Everett Jr. and Jean of Harper Lake, Kimmell; a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Alan Moog of Flippin, Ark.; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas; a brother, Chester Wills; a half-brother, Clyde Wills; and 4 half-sisters, Mamie, Ida, Bessie and Austa. Services Thursday at Ulrey Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 5-6-2003
Speaker Thomas E, 38, of Merriam, injured in a car-truck crash Oct. 24 on U. S. 33 two miles north of Churubusco, died Dec. 3, 1968 in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was an employee of the Stockberger Machinery Co., Inc. of Fort Wayne. He was the driver of a pickup truck which collided with a car in which 6 nuns were riding, 2 of whom were killed. He is survived by his wife, Carol; a daughter, Mrs. Lon Ladig of Wolf Lake; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Speaker of Kimmell; one brother, Everett Jr. of R. 1, Cromwell; and one sister, Mrs. Allen Moog of Kimmell. Funeral at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier this afternoon. + 12-?-1968
Speaker William Henry, son of Joseph and Mary Speaker, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1856, and died Feb. 27, 1930, aged 73 years, 2 months and 10 days. He was one of a family of 5 children, 3 sisters and one brother. The parents and one sister preceded him in death. Mrs. John Seiber of Albion, Mrs. George Webster of Albion, and Ed Speaker of Kimmell survive. In 1874 he moved from Seneca County, Ohio to Wood County, Ohio. He married Margaret Seiber Sept. 5, 1879. They had 6 daughters and 2 sons. In 1890 he moved with his family from Wood County, Ohio, to a farm near Albion and resided in the same community until death. He is survived by the wife and the following children, Mrs. Albert Seymoure of Wawaka, Mrs. Jackson Seymoure of South Bend, Harvey of Kendallville, Mrs. Charles Amick of Albion, Mrs. Charles Abbott of Larwill, Mrs. Henry Juif of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Alexis Juif of Albion, and Charles of Laud; and 10 grandchildren. On Feb. 27 he died. Funeral last Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1930
Speakman Floyd, 72, died Saturday at his residence from an apparent heart attack. Born April 3, 1905 in Circleville, Ohio, he was the son of George and May (McDonald) Speakman. He married Marguerite Tipton April 18, 1931 in Rome City. He had owned Speakman Auto Sales, from which he was retired. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 451, Rome City; OES Chapter 595, Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne, Rome City United Methodist Church. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clark (Patricia) Filley, Boston, Mass.; one son, George, Rome City; 2 sisters, Marie, Christiansburg, Ohio, and Mrs. Pryse (Goldie) Stone, Tip City, Ohio; 2 brothers, Russell, Troy, Ohio, and Kenneth, Christiansburg; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1978
Spear Peter, 74, Bear Lake, R. 4, died May 20, 1982 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Fredonia, N.Y., he had lived at Bear Lake since 1950 and retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne in 1970. In August 1929 he married Chrystal M. Kamphues, who died Nov. 29, 1979. Survivors include 2 sons, Donald, Wolf Lake, and Victor, R. 2, Churubusco; one daughter, Josie Miller, Chesterton; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lewis, Buffalo, N.Y. Services Sunday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery, Waynedale. + 5-20-1982
Spearow Jacob was born in Stark County, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1841 and died Sept. 3, 1915. When 8 years of age he came with his parents to LaGrange County, Ind. Aug. 6, 1862 he enlisted in Co. G 88th Indiana Volunteers, and served until June 7, 1865. He married Marcelia Smith Aug. 25, 1867. They had 2 children, Sarah A., who died in infancy, and Hattie Cole of Petoskey, Mich. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was elected sheriff of LaGrange County in 1888 and again in 1890. He leaves his widow; his daughter; two brothers, Solomon of Springfield Twp, and William of Fremont; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hunt; and a half-sister, Mrs. Amelia Joray of Kendallville. He had 7 brothers, 3 sisters and 3 half-brothers and sisters. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Monday. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 9-3-1915
Spearow Ruth, 78, died Wednesday of a heart attack. Funeral will be Nov. 10 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 2, 1895 in Fairfield Center, Ind., the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Stair) Martin. She lived in the Kendallville and Sturgis area in her early years. She had been recently residing at R. 1, Selma, Ind. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Harold (Doloris) Roudebush, R. 1, Selma, Mrs. Eugene (Luella) Sibert, Kendallville; one son, Leonard Hinkley, Muncie; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lottie Frownfelter, Garrett, Mrs. James E. (Merea) Leister, Howe; one brother, Hobart Martin, Colon, Mich.; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 11-?-1973
Spears Clayton W, 17, of Kendallville, died December 23, 2012, at home. He was born in Angola on October 30, 1995, to Robert J. and Brenda S. Spears. Survivors include his mother and father, Brenda and Robert Spears of Kendallville; his brother, Michael Spears of Kendallville; grandfather, John Walton of Portage, Indiana; grandmother, Mary Ann West of Vidor, Texas Funeral Dec. 28 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2012
Spears Wayland G, 80, 310 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, died Oct. 8 at LaGrange Hospital. On June 5, 1925, he married Goldie Garlet. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Janet Reed Sanger, Grand Rapids, Mi., and Mrs. Harold (Mitzi) Toephew, Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Emily Howland, New York, N.Y., Mrs. Margaret Walsh of Delanco, N.J.; one brother, Paul of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death is one brother, Gaylord; and one grandchild. He lived for many years in Ligonier and was president of the water board and served on the town council. He moved to LaGrange in 1980 where he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange. He was a 50-year member of Meridian Sun Lodge No. 76. Funeral at Frurip-May Funeral Home on Tuesday. + 10-8-1983
Specht Joseph Mrs, 66, died at her home in Swan Twp Tuesday from the effects of a stroke of paralysis received about two weeks ago. The family came from Baden, Germany 16 years ago and have since resided continuously in Swan Twp. The funeral occurs this morning at the Catholic Church at Ege. ~ 9-1-1898
Speck Chance Jerred, 23, of Rome City, died Jan. 12, 2009 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a snowmobile accident on Sylvan Lake. He was born in Kendallville on Sept. 9, 1985 to Frank Speck and Sharrita (Miller) Carpenter. He was working on his GED and was working for Jake's Landscaping of Rome City. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mitch Carpenter of Wolcottville; his father of South Carolina; 2 sons, Logan and Lance Speck of Kendallville; the mother of his children, April Blankenship; 3 brothers, Chase and Sara Paduano of Rome City, Chanden Lawson of Wolcottville and Dalton Speck of Ohio; his grandparents Treva Miller of Rome City and Dorothy Speck of Findlay, Ohio, Jim and Faith Carpenter of Sturgis, Mich. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Glenn Miller Jr. on Oct. 24, 2006, and Frank Speck. Funeral Jan. 17 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ^ 1-14-2009
Speckbough Carolyn J, 90, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Home. She was born January 16, 1891 in Tipton, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Huegel) Speckbough. Survivors include a nephew, Louis Marcotte, Fort Wayne,; and one sister, Anna Connolly, Muncie. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Logansport. Her funeral was Tuesday in Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, St. John Cemetery, Tipton. ~ 10-15-1981 + 10-11-1981
Speckien Carl Henry, 72, died Feb. 2 at his home in Ligonier. He was a member of Albion IOOF Lodge and the M. E. Church in Ligonier. Surviving are the wife, Angeline; one son, Abram of Fort Wayne; one brother; one sister; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at the Ligonier M. E. Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1936
Speheger Madeleine Marie, 7, daughter of Keith J. and Marcia (Edsall) Speheger, 610 Landsford Dr., Fort Wayne, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville Sept. 12, 1980. The family moved to Fort Wayne in Aug. 1987. She attended Holland Elementary School in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Jeannine Edsall Liechty of Kendallville, Ned and Jean Speheger of Three Rivers, Mich.; great-grandparents, Beulah Strouse of Kendallville, and Mary Kean McGriff of Bluffton. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. + 2-3-1988
Speicher Ira E, 70, R. 1, Ligonier, died April 1 en route to Goshen Hospital. A retired farmer, he lived in the Ligonier area 27 years and was a school bus driver for many years. He was born May 26, 1899 in LaGrange County to Noah and Polly (Smith) Speicher. On Aug. 11, 1929 he married Rozella M. Hostetler. Surviving are his wife; a son, Byron, Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. C. E. (Janice) Lantz, North Manchester; 5 grandchildren; a brother, Charles, Goshen; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Milton Hall, Nappanee, Mrs. J. D. Metzger, Goshen, and Mrs. Sherman Lantz, LaJunta, Colo. Funeral Friday in Maple Grove Mennonite Church in Topeka where he was a member. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 4-?-1970
Spence Harriette S, about 32, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Warstler of Ligonier, and a resident of that city until about 8 years ago, was shot and killed last Saturday by her husband, Chester, at their home in Cincinnati. He then took his own life. Funeral was Tuesday . Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1948
Spencer Clara, born in Darke County, Ohio, died at Wolf Lake, Sept. 6, 1919, 87 years and 5 days. She was the second child born to Stedman and Sophronia Gray and came with her parents to Indiana in the spring of 1835, settling at Port Mitchell. This was before Noble County was organized. She was too young to have but a glimmering recollection of the incidents of removal, which was through swamps and forests, but she could remember well the native Indians who numbered perhaps thirty to one white man. The country at that time was almost an unbroken forest with an abundant supply of wild game, and not infrequently a pack of growling wolves. The neighbors were few and far between. She was indeed a pioneer - one among the oldest, if indeed not the oldest in the county. She was married at Albion June 23, 1861 to Fred D. Spencer. They resided in the vicinity of Albion until the spring of 1882 when they removed to Wolf Lake. She had no children of her own. Her husband died the 2nd of Feb. 5 years ago. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ufford of Lewistown, Ill.; and 2 brothers, Byron P. of Wolf Lake and Dr. Frank P of San Francisco, Cal. The obsequies were held at the home in Wolf Lake Monday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-?-1919
Spencer David E, 44, of Albion, died Monday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 22, 1949 in Kendallville to Dorris and Erma (Biddinger) Spencer. He married Karen Wilson on October 7, 1972 in Cromwell. He had been employed by Silgan Plastics in Ligonier for 25 years and was a member of Albion Junior Baseball League and Saturday Morning Basketball League in Albion, where he had resided since 1968. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Michelle Edsall of Albion; 2 sons, Marc and Matt; a stepdaughter; 2 sisters, Bertie Lou Potts of Connersville and Linda Ann Bledsoe of Marango, Ill.; a brother, James of Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren, Jeffery Edsall and Melissa Berkes. Funeral Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 5-2-1994
Spencer Ed, 83, former resident of Albion, died Sept. 9 at his home at Mishawaka. Surviving are the widow, Mary Ellen; one son, Fitch; and 3 daughters, Mrs. John Kemp, Mrs. Charles Roebuck and Mrs. George Batchelor. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-?-1940
Spencer Edith (Mrs. William L) of Kimmell died Wednesday in McCray Hospital at Kendallville after she was stricken in the Clarence Teders home in that city Tuesday. She is the mother of Mrs. Teders and Mrs. Andrew Milnar of Kendallville and has been suffering a heart disorder. + 2-?-1952
Spencer Edward R was born in Greenfield, Huron County, Ohio May 10, 1823 and died at the family residence one mile west of this city on Sept. 18 at the age of 82 years 4 months and 8 days. He was a son of Samuel and Nancy Spencer, both of whom died in Jefferson Twp at the age of 79 and 70 years respectively. In 1838 when 15 years of age he came with his parents and family to Noble County. They settled in Jefferson Twp on a tract of land north of where Union Church now stands, then a dense forest. On Feb. 5, 1850 he married Emily Wheeler who came to Noble County with her parents in 1844. Their first home was on a piece of land near Albion. After a year spent there they removed to a farm on Section 9 in Jefferson Twp, which they improved and occupied for 2 years when they went to Allen Twp and located on a large tract of land about 3 or 4 miles west of Avilla in the Wheeler settlement. He bought and sold large quantities of livestock. He came to Kendallville in 1887 and purchased the Collier property where he resided until last year when he removed to the home where he died. They had no children of their own. He built the Spencer opera house in 1889. Funeral at the residence. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 9-29-1905
Spencer Evelyn Dean was born at Albion on July 10, 1933, and died from pneumonia at a hospital in Fort Wayne Feb. 17, 1944, being 10 years, 7 months and 7 days old. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie A. Spencer; one sister, Bertha; 2 brothers, Russell K. and Gilbert L., all of near Albion; a grandmother, Mrs. K. W. Spencer of Sonora, Ky. Services at Bonham’s Funeral Home Feb. 19. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1944
Spencer Ezra A, 75y7m21d, died at his home in Albion. He was born Oct. 17, 1829 in Huron County, Ohio and in 1834 he and his father, Samuel Spencer, moved to Noble County and settled near the Union Church in Jefferson Twp. Later he bought a mill site on Lewis branch near Albion, and erected a saw mill thereon. He went to Greenfield, Ohio, where he learned the trade of tailor, and returning to Albion, he became identified with the business interest of the town and so remained until his demise. On Jan. 21, 1852 he married Margaret Bowen, who survives. Three children were born, Amanda, who died in infancy, Fitch J Spencer, who resides at Wauseon, Ohio, and Edward F., who resides in this city. Obsequies were held at the residence Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. * June 1905
Spencer Fenton E, 63, Ligonier, died Feb. 25 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 19, 1922 in Summerset, Ohio, the son of William and Cecilia (Litzenger) Spencer. He married Betty Bowen July 12, 1954 in Zanesville, Ohio. He moved from Zanesville to Ligonier 17 years ago and was a WW II Army veteran and retired in December from Monsanto. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Garry (Regina) Thornsbearry, Avilla, Mrs. Richard (Darlene) Shoup, Kendallville, Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Grubb, Rome City, Karen Huff, Ligonier, and Mrs. Brian (Gwyn) Whitcomb of Sturgis, Mich.; and four sons, David, Wolcottville, Douglas, Kendallville, James, Goshen, and Joe, Ligonier; three sisters, Mrs. Gene (Betty) Cannon and Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Wisman, Lexington, Ohio, and Mrs. Marvin (Virginia) Marshall, Topeka, Kan.; three brothers, James, Newark, Ohio, Donald and John, Marietta, Ohio; 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Friday at the Church of the Atonement, Crooksville, Ohio. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery, Crooksville. ~ 3-6-1986 + 2-25-1986
Spencer Fitch J died at his home on Birch St. Monday. He was one of the business men of Wauseon for nearly half a century. He came to Wauseon from Albion, Ind. March 28, 1878 and accepted a position as salesman in the G. W. Hull and Brother’s Store where he remained for 8 years when he went to Decatur, Ind. to manage a store. He eventually sold it and returned to Wauseon. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank of Wauseon and served as one of its directors and vice president for many years. He was a director and business manager of the Northwestern Ohio Telephone Co. and this was the first company to give the rural people of the county telephone service. He has been a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest member of Wauseon Masonic Lodge and a charter member of Fulton Chapter OES. Fitch Jeraid Spencer was born at Albion Sept. 21, 1854. In Jan. 1880 he married Lizzie Bartlett of Wauseon, who died in 1890. In 1892 he married Clara G. Brainard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sereno Brainard of this city. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Edward of Mishawaka, Ind. Funeral from the home Thursday. Burial, Wauseon Cemetery. + 7-?-1938
Spencer Irma B, 76, of Willow Ridge Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, died there Sunday. She had been seriously ill one year and a patient in the nursing home since Jan. 10. Born in Franklin County, Aug. 24, 1909, she was the daughter of William and Pearl (Herbstriet) Biddinger. On Aug. 3, 1934 she married Dorris F. Spencer, who died in 1966. She had moved to Kendallville in 1961 and to Connersville in 1968. She was a member of the OES Conwell No. 392, Laurel. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Bertie Lou) Potts of Connersville, and Linda Bledsoe of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, James of Fort Wayne, and David of Albion; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-6-1986
Spencer Joan L (McLallin), 81, of Indianapolis, died May 6, 2013.  She was a member of Chapel Rock Christian Church. Surviving are a son, Douglas (Karla) Spencer; 2 daughters, Susan Rogers and Sally (Steven) Hacker; a sister, Bonita Geiger; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Sidney Spencer. Graveside service Saturday in Sparta Cemetery.  ^ 5-8-2013
Spencer Leslie C, 61, of R. 1, Cree Lake, Kendallville, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. He was born May 31, 1923 in Frenchburg, Ky., the son of Newton and Zelma (Scarbeary) Spencer. On Oct. 27, 1943 in Kimmell he married Lucille Mullin. A 22-year resident of Noble County, he was meat manager of Shop-Rite Grocery in Orland and a WW II veteran. He was a member of American Legion Post 86 and VFW post 2749. Surviving are his wife; his mother; a daughter, Mrs. Owen (Cheryl) Krontz of Kendallville; 3 sons, Allen of Huntertown, and Kenneth and Danny of Kendallville; a sister, Bonnie Morris of Palestine, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-19-1984
Spencer Lonnie A, 87, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Home. He was a lifetime LaOtto area resident, a retired farmer and a member of the LaOtto Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was born June 20, 1893 in Senora, Ky., the son of Washington and Elizabeth Spencer. He married Vina Hoxie in Albion in 1931. She preceded him in death in 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Bertha) Fry, Angola; two sons, Gilbert, LaGrange, and Russell, Hudson; a half-brother, Nealy, Louisville, Ky.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services Nov. 7 in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Rose Hill, Cemetery. ~ 11-13-1980 + 11-?-1980
Spencer Lucille, 76, of Kendallville, died Tuesday in her home. She was born in Versailles, Ky. January 10, 1923 to Noah A. and Minnie (Portwood) Mullin. On October 27, 1943 in Versailles, she married Leslie C. Spencer. He died September 19, 1984. She had been a sales clerk for P.N. Hirsch Co. and Dollar General Store in Kendallville, retiring in 1992. She was past president of VFW Auxiliary 2749 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 86 of Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Cunningham of Avilla; 3 sons, Danny and Kenny of Kendallville, and Allen of Huntertown; a brother, Kayo Mullin of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Services Friday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-10-1999
Spencer Luther, 79, of Jefferson Twp, whose home was just east of Albion, died Thursday. He came to Noble County in 1838 and bought 2 tracts of land in 1838 and has ever since made his home there. It was on this farm that the first saw mill in Noble County was erected, and it was here the lumber was sawed for the first courthouse in Noble County. He was a brother of the late Edward Spencer of this city. Funeral Sunday at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. ^ 8-30-1906
Spencer Newton L, 85, died at the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne, Friday. He was born Dec. 19, 1890 to Turner and Winnie (Moore) Spencer in Menifee County, Ky. He was married in Ky. Nov. 2, 1921 to Zelma Scarbeary. They moved to Kimmell where they made their home for 33 years. He was employed by Manley’s Popcorn Co., Kimmell. A veteran of WW I, he was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Leslie, R. 1, Kendallville, and Sidney, Indianapolis; and one daughter, Mrs. Howard Morris, Palestine, Tex.; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Ligonier Church of Christ Monday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 11-?-1976
Spencer Patricia W, 76, of Sanford, Fla., died June 26, 2001 at Florida Regional Hospital, Sanford. She was born Oct.3, 1924 in Rome City to Brent and Mildred (Watkins) Fox. She married Richard C. Spencer on Nov. 4, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She worked for Bank America and was a member of OES and American Legion Auxiliary Post 381 in Rome City. Surviving are her husband; a brother and sister-in-law, Jean and Jean Fox of Kendallville. A brother, Brent II, preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-29-2001
Spencer Richard C, 77, died April 15, 2003 at Alterra Care Sterling House Assisted Living in Oviedo, Fla. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he retired as a machinist mate first class jet mechanic after 19 years of service, 1944-1964. He was born in Fremont, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1925 to Hugh and Ethel (Cannon) Spencer. He married Patricia W. Fox Nov. 4, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She died June 26, 2001. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Shirley Spencer of Kalamazoo; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Beverly and Chuck Hayward of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Phyllis and Bob Hatten of Haines City, Fla. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-18-2003
Spencer Rosella May, 69, died Thursday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She retired in 1974 as salesman for War Cry magazine for the Salvation Army. Her husband, Bernard, died in 1975. Surviving are a daughter, Rosella M. Stouder of Huntington; 3 sons, Vernon Bird of Kendallville, James Spencer of Clintonville, Wis., and Charles Spencer of Huntington; a sister, Dora Grate of LaGrange; 4 brothers, Oliver Waters of Sheridan, Mich., Ed Waters of Huntington, Darl D. Waters of Waterloo, and Charles Waters of Nashville, Tenn.; and 10 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Bailey-Schafer Memorial Chapel, Huntington. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 11-9-1989
Spencer Sidney, 53, former Avilla School principal, died June 17 in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Nov. 28, 1926 in West Virginia, the son of Newton and Zelma (Scarbeary) Spencer. Surviving are his wife, the former Joan McLallin; two daughters, Mrs. Susan Laskowski and Miss Sally; and a son, Douglas, all of Indianapolis; his mother, living in Kimmell; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Morris, Palestine, Texas; and a brother, Leslie, of Kendallville. Services Saturday in Sparta United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ~ 6-26-1980 + 6-17-1980
Spencer Thomas Marion, 57, of the I&M Toy Co. in Cromwell, died last Friday in a 2-car crash at the junction of Indiana 67 and 144 near Mooresville. He is survived by his wife, D’Maris; 3 children, John, Diane and Mark; a stepdaughter, Sandra Stump, Kalamazoo; 2 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Moore of Kentland. The body was taken to the Miller Funeral Home, South Whitley. + 8-?-1961
Spencer Vina C, 68, R. 1, LaOtto, died in the Garrett Hospital April 15. Cause of death was reported as a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born in Stanford, Mich., on Sept. 16, 1900 to Theodore and Lizzie Hoxie. She was married to Lonnie A Spencer in Albion in 1931. They lived in the LaOtto area for one year and in Albion prior to that time. Surviving in addition to the husband are two sons, Russell K., of Corunna and Gilbert of LaGrange; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Frye of LaGrange; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Bonham of Los Angeles, Calif., and 8 grandchildren. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Albion. Funeral Friday in McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 4-24-1969 + 4-15-1969
Spencer William C died in Albion Feb. 1. Funeral in the U. B. Church Sunday. ^ 2-7-1890
Spencer William W, about 70, (b.2-10-1883 died April 8, 1953 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Ada; and 2 brothers, L. A. of Ashley, and Albert of Glendale, Ky. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-?-1953
Spencer Zelma, 93, of Kimmell, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital. She was born May 18, 1904 in Menifee County, Ky., to William and Mary (Back) Scarbeary. On November 2, 1921 in Menifee County, Ky., she married Newton Spencer. He died in 1976. She had lived in Kimmell since 1943 and was employed by Wirk Garment Co. and as a mold operator at Essex Wire Co. in Ligonier. She was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ and the VA Commanders Club. Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Morris of Palestine, Texas; a brother, John of Syracuse; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Leslie, Sidney and Harold; 3 sisters; 4 brothers and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-3-1997
Spero Alice, 82, died at LaGrange County Hospital on Christmas morning. Funeral was this afternoon at the LaGrange Church of God. Burial, East Springfield Cemetery near her girlhood home. She was born in Springfield Twp Nov. 29, 1857, the daughter of Henry and Ellen Wade Deal. She attended the teacher’s seminary at Orland and taught school in Springfield Twp before her marriage on Jan. 1, 1878 to John A. Spero. He was an interior decorator in LaGrange who passed away about 15 years ago. She was a member of the Church of God and is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. C. Roy Vail, both of this county. + 12-25-1939
Sperry Doris, 89, of Ligonier, died August 1, 1998 in D&D Nursing Home, Ligonier. She was born June 7, 1909 in Indianapolis to George and Eva (Moneymaker) Poe. In 1928 she married Max Sperry in Marcellus, Mich. A Ligonier resident since 1950, she was bookkeeper for Sperry Ford dealership and a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, Ligonier OES No 325, and was a Girl Scout leader. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Loren (Marilyn) Kaufman of Ligonier, and Mrs. David (Dianne) McWhorter of Albion; a brother, Hubert Poe of Northsville, Mich.; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Dale; and a sister, Opal Welch. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-10-1998
Sperry Max E, 78, of 602 S. Cavin St., Ligonier, died today in Goshen General Hospital following a heart attack Tuesday. Born Oct. 3, 1908 in Marcellus, Mich., he was the son of Floyd and Nola (Swinehart) Sperry. On June 30, 1928, he married Doris Poe. He moved from Detroit to Ligonier in 1951. He had been an executive with Ford Motor Co., then opened a dealership, Max Sperry Ford Sales, which he ran for many years. He was past president of Ligonier Industrial Developers Corporation, member of Elks Lodge, Ligonier Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Lodge, OES and Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Marilyn Kaufman and Dianne McWhorter of Albion; a son, Dale of Wawaka; and 2 grandchildren. Services Monday in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-23-1987
Spice Gladys of Julian, Calif. died in a San Diego, Calif. hospital Dec. 4 of a heart ailment. She was buried Dec. 8 in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, Calif. She was born in Texas to Frank and Maude (Robbins) Osborn and is survived by her husband, Ralph; 2 aunts, Mrs. Lewis A. Hanesworth and Mrs. Freda Shough, Columbus, Ohio. + 12-?-1965
Spice Leona Bell was born April 28, 1892 and died Dec. 27, 1960. Funeral Dec. 29 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 12-27-1960
Spidel Brent D, 17-day old son of Douglas and Susan Jane (Shultz) Spidel, 617 S. Oak St., Kendallville, died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville Oct. 22, 1978. Survivors include the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shultz, R. 1, Wolcottville, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Spidel, Kendallville; great-grandparents, Willie Barker, Ky., and Mrs. Gwendellyn Spidel, Kendallville. Graveside services Friday in Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1978
Spidel Carroll, 56, of Kendallville, died November 28, 1990 in Quakertown, Pa. after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born in Wolcottville February 5, 1934, the son of Maynard and Gwendellyn (Smith) Spidel. He was a truck driver for Starcraft. He was married in South Milford September 20, 1952 5o Reva Barker. Surviving are his wife; 3 sisters, Evelyn Rowe of Dallas Lake, Carolyn Knott of Auburn, and Joy Krug of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Theodore of Kendallville and Charles of Largo, Fla.; 2 daughters, Carolyn Padgett of Carmel and Babs Sullivan of Fort Wayne; a son, Douglas of Kendallville; and a grandson. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-28-1990
Spidel Charles E, 79, died Oct. 13, 2010 at his home in Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services are pending at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 10-29-2010
Spidel Dwight David E, 32, of Brazil, Ind., died Tuesday while on a business trip to Clearwater, Fla. He was born in Kendallville to Charles and Gloria (Baldwin) Spidel. He was a Nationwide Insurance Agent and owner of the Spidel Agency and Spidel Contract Carrier in Clearwater. Surviving are his wife, Crystal; a daughter, Elizabeth and 3 sons, Christopher, David and Timothy; 3 brothers, Bruce of Terre Haute, Keith and Kurtis of Fla.; and his grandmother, Gwen Spidel of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday in Lawson-Slack Funeral Home in Brazel. Burial, Bee Ridge Cemetery. + 3-15-1994
Spidel Gwendellyn O, 89, of Kendallville, died June 6 in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born in Kendallville March 18, 1909 to Vern and Norma (Imes) Smith. On April 3, 1927 in South Milford she married Maynard Spidel, who died in Nov. 1945. She retired in 1971 as a retail clerk for Sears in carpet sales. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville. Surviving are 3 daughters, Joy E. Krug of Kendallville, Evelyn Rowe of Wolcottville, and Carolyn J. Knott of Haines City, Fla.; 2 sons, Theodore R. of Kendallville and Charles E. of Largo, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Carroll; 3 brothers, Clark, Norman "Huck", and Milton; and a sister, Ediebelle Roderick. Funeral in Trinity Church. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 6-18-1998
Spiegel Frederick William, 77, namesake and grandson of a former Ligonier pioneer, died Friday in Chicago. He was the grandson of Frederick William Straus, who settled in Ligonier in the early 1850’s, along with 2 brothers. Straus established a banking and real estate business in Ligonier and moved to Chicago in 1883 where he continued in those business. Many of his descendants followed in his footsteps. Spiegel was no exception. For 48 years he was executive of Spiegel, Inc., the Chicago based mail order firm which his other grandfather founded in 1865. He was president from 1934 to 1938. Survivors include 2 sons by his marriage to Clare Gatzert, an author. They are F. William and Andrew Gatzert; also surviving is the widow, the former Ruth Butler Hirsch; 3 stepchildren, Mrs. Frank Binswanger of Philadelphia, John B. Hirsch and Professor Steven Hirsch of London, England; and 12 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Modie J. Spiegel, Jr., and Dr. John P. Spiegel; a sister, Mrs. Lewis G. Cowan, wife of the former president of the CBS TV network. Private funeral services Aug. 25 at the Rosehill Cemetery Chapel in Chicago. + 8-?-1975
Spillers Alan Wayne, nine-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spillers of R. R. 4, Fort Wayne, and great-grandson of Mrs. Emma Keck, died Sunday morning of meningitis after being ill only a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keck, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Keck and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Snell attended the funeral service Monday. ~ 4-9-1959
Spillner Frank, 76, (8-22-1887 - 1-27-1964), a retired Fort Wayne policeman died Monday at his residence in Rome City where he had lived since leaving the Fort Wayne Police Dept. in 1941. Funeral will be Thursday at Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Surviving are 6 daughters, Mrs. Paul Mowery, Lima, O., Miss Maxine, and Mrs. Theodore Funk of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Victor Kirkhoff, Dayton, O., and Mrs. Charles Wolfe and Mrs. Neil Wolfe of Rome City; 5 sons, Robert G. and Donald of Fort Wayne, Charles, Dana, Fla., Roy, Wolcottville, and Gerald, Rome City; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, John and Edward of Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 1-27-1964
Spillner Robert H, 81, of Kendallville, died Sept. 18, 2011in Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was a graduate of Salem Center High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 1301, Eagles Lodge, American Legion Post 86, and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 2749 for 62 years. He worked as a railroad dispatcher for 35 years for Conrail, and for the Vicksburg Police in Michigan for 15 years. He was born on June 11, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Roy and Nina (Mills) Spillner. He married Mafalda Ferrier on Dec. 11, 2004, in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Latonia Ziegert of Vicksburg, Mich.; a son, Tommie Spillner of Willcox, Ariz.; two stepsons; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by  a brother, Jack E. Spillner, and a sister, Sandra Spillner. Funeral Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-20-2011
Spindler Ardis H, 88, a resident of Shepherd of the Hill, died there Saturday. She was born in Garrett Feb. 27, 1901, the daughter of George and Pauline (Weiss) Spindler. She was a member of the Lutheran Home Auxiliary. Only cousins survive. Memorial services Wednesday at Shepherd of the Hill. + 11-4-1989
Spindler Clara G of Skinner Lake died March 10, 1964 at McCray Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Perry; 2 sons, Richard and Lawrence; one daughter, Dorothy Huegel; 2 brothers; 2 sisters and 11 grandchildren, all of Chicago. Funeral and interment were in Chicago Saturday. + 3-?-1964
Spindler Perry, 80, Albion, died April 6 at his daughter’s home in Blue Island, Ill. He lived at Skinner Lake in Albion. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Huegel, Blue Island, Ill.; 2 sons, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. His funeral was in Kromryk Funeral Home in Blue Island on April 9. + 4-6-1979
Spohn Mabel M, 69, of Fort Wayne, died Aug. 25 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in 1901, the daughter of James and Alice Miller Ormiston. She was married in 1920 to Ralph Southern and lived with him at LaOtto until his death in 1956. In 1959 she was married to John Spohn, who died in 1969. She was a 25-year member of the OES at Huntertown. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Fulk of LaOtto and Mrs. Keith Sheets, of Avilla; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Elmer, Richard and Harold Ormiston, all of Fort Wayne. A brother, Howard, and a sister, Gladys Parker, preceded her in death. Services today at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 8-27-1970
Spohn Maude, 55, wife of former mayor of Goshen, Samuel F. Spohn, and a native of Noble County, died at her home in Goshen last Thursday. Mary Maude Bonham was born near Albion and as a young lady taught school in Noble County. After her marriage to Mr. Spohn in 1887 she made her residence in Goshen. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Funeral from the home Saturday. + 4-?-1923
Spohr Gladys Mae, 84, died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Van Wert, Ohio, she had lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. She was the widow of Stanley E. Spohr who died in 1965. Surviving are a daughter, Rosemary Fisher, Avilla; three sons, Donald, Fort Wayne, Stanley, Avilla, and George of Bradenton, Fla.; a sister, Goldie Finkhausen; and a brother, Wilbert Bell, both of Van Wert. Services Tuesday at Klaehn’s South Anthony Chapel in Fort Wayne. ~ 3-8-1984
Spohr Stanley, 71, a Fort Wayne resident for the past 41 years, died. Born in London, England, he had lived in Fort Wayne since 1921 and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for 35 years before his retirement in 1959. He was a veteran of WW I. Survivors include the wife, Gladys; three sons, Stanley E., Avilla, Donald and George, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Lepper, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Kermit Fisher, Avilla; a sister, Mrs. Russell Bowen, Camden, Mich., and 12 grandchildren. Funeral last Friday. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 9-16-1965
Spohr Stanley E, 88, of Avilla, died Aug. 4, 2013 in Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He retired in 1980 from International Harvester in Fort Wayne. He also farmed.He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla; Noble County Farm Bureau, Historical Automobile Association, Avilla American Legion, American Truck Historical Society, Noble County Gas & Steam Association, and the Moose Lodge. He was born May 19, 1925, in Maples to Stanley and Gladys Spohr. He and his wife, Grace, were married June 21, 1947, in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Lori (Rich) Butler of Orange Park, Fla., and Julie (Chuck) Wolfe of Indianapolis; a brother, Don (Mary Jane) Spohr of Fort Wayne; a sister, Rosemary Fisher of Avilla; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas Spohr and Terry Spohr; a sister, Betty Lepper; and a brother, George Spohr. Funeral, Thursday in Calvary United Methodist Church. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by Avilla American Legion Post 240 and active duty members of the U.S. Navy.^ 8-6-2013
Spohr Terry E, of Sylvan Lake, died unexpectedly March 2, 2012 while working in Cleveland, Ohio He was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 22, 1953 to Stanley and Grace Spohr. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1972 and received engineering degrees from Purdue and Indiana Wesleyan universities. He was a quality engineer with Philips Medical Systems, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio. He was a member of the Rome City United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents; his wife, Pamela; son, Joseph of Kalamazoo, Mich., daughters, Lindsey of Avilla, Holly and Jeremy Huckstep of Greenwood, Ind.; granddaughter, Gracyanne Huckstep; sisters Lori and Rich Butler of Fleming Island, Fla., Julie and Chuck Wolfe of Indianapolis.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas. Funeral March 8 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Burial, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. ^3-6-2012
Spohr Thomas, 46, of Avilla, died in the emergency room of McCray Hospital Jan. 10, 1998. He was born Jan. 30, 1951 in Fort Wayne to Stanley and Grace (Graft) Spohr. A lifetime Avilla area resident, he had been a mechanic for Navistar in Fort Wayne for 28 years. He was a member of the Noble County Gas & Steam Association, Calvary United Methodist Church and was formerly with the U. S. Army Reserve. Surviving are his parents in rural Avilla; 2 daughters, Stacy and Kelly; a son, Jonathan; a stepdaughter, Jodie Wielfeldt of Larwill; a brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Pam Spohr of Avilla; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Lori and Rich Butler of Snellville, Ga., and Julie and Chuck Wolfe of Indianapolis. Funeral in Calvary United Methodist Church, Avilla. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 1-15-1998
Sponhauer Dorothy Mae, 53, died Sunday in a DeWitt Ark. hospital of injuries suffered in a traffic accident near there Saturday, her 33rd wedding anniversary. The mishap occurred as they were taking their first vacation in 10 years. A former resident of Fort Wayne, she moved to a farm south of Cromwell 11 years ago. She was a member of the Cromwell Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary Mertens of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Betty McKinzie of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Lavon Nesbitt of Columbia City, and Teddie at home; 3 brothers Fred Robbins, Fort Wayne, Bryan Robbins of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Theodore Robbins of Glendale, Calif.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Hughes of Tipton, Ind., Mrs. Catherine Stedman of DeWitt, Ark., and Mrs. Millie Scott of Stuttgart, Ark.; 2 half-sisters and a half-brother; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral in Fort Wayne this afternoon. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 8-?-1952
Sponhauer Ralph, 86, of Cromwell, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He had lived in Fort Wayne for 47 years where he had a barber shop on Clinton St. for 25 years. He was a charter member of Maumee Lodge 725 and a member of the Scottish Rite and a retired farmer. Survivors are 4 daughters, Mary Louise Mertens of Fort Wayne, Betty J. MacKenzie of Gardena, Calif., Vonnie Nesbitt of Columbia City and Teddie Rogers of Rome City. Funeral Tuesday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 2-?-1979
Sponseller, Eva, 89, died at 9 am Wednesday (Feb 4, 1987) at home. Her husband, Forest, died in 1967. Surviving are a son, Charles, of Pierceton; and 11 grandchildren. Services at 1 pm Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier, with calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm today. Memorials to Topeka Methodist Church or Sparta Church of Christ. + Feb 7, 1987
Sponseller Forest O, 71, of R. 1, Kimmell, died of a heart attack Jan. 17 at his residence. Born June 17, 1895 in Van Wert County, Ohio, he was the son of John and Ora Belle Plumley Sponseller. He married Eva Siderson on Sept. 11, 1916 in Van Wert, O. A resident of the area for the last 25 years, he was a retired farmer of the Ligonier and Angola communities. He was a member of the Topeka Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Greencastle Grange and Eagles. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Charles of Pierceton, Eugene, Angola; one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Doctor, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Leona Mollenkopf, Antlers, Okla., Mrs. Lolo Beatty, Convoy, Ohio. Services Jan. 17 in Sparta Church. Burial, Woodlan Cemetery in Van Wert, Ohio. + 1-17-1967
Spooner John, for a number of years a resident of Allen Twp, died at the residence of his son, Dr. J. Spooner in Peru, Ind. on July 5. He was born in Salem Twp, Ashtabula County, Ohio May 30, 1816. His age was 73 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was married June 4, 1843 and came to Noble County about a month later. His wife died May 11, 1889. They had four children (3) who survive, Dr. J. Spooner of Peru, Ind., Mrs. Keen of Mich., and Mrs. Jacob Getts of Allen Twp. One daughter died in infancy. For 30 years he was a "wanderer of the seas" having sailed for that period. His remains were brought home and buried beside those of his wife at Allen Chapel on Sunday. ^ 7-12-1889
Spooner Martha (Rawson) died at her home in Allen Twp May 11. She was born in Pierpont, Ashtabula County, Ohio, July 19, 1817; was married to John Spooner June 4, 1843; and came to Noble County with her husband 10 days later. Their first settlement was made near Wolf Lake but shortly thereafter they located on the farm where she died in Allen Twp. Funeral was Tuesday at Allen Chapel. She leaves a husband and a son, Dr. Jared Spooner of Peru, Ind., and 2 daughters, Mrs. Keen of Michigan and Mrs. Jacob Getts of Allen Twp. ^ 5-17-1889
Spotts Allie (Tubbs) was born July 22, 1858 at Lyons, Mich. She was married at Plainwell, Mich. Jan. 30, 1882 to John Spotts. She leaves a husband; 2 sons, Caul and Ralph; and a mother. In 1889 she united with the Baptist Church at Kendallville. She died March 26, 1894. + 3-26-1894
Spradlin Rease, 60, of Rocky Branch, Ky., died Sunday of a heart attack suffered at his home. He had resided in the Pierceton area for 30 years prior to his retirement to Ky. in Jan. ’71. Funeral was Monday at Hoyt-Hickey Funeral Home at Monticello, Ky. Burial, Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. A native of Scott County, Tenn., he was born on May 29, 1911 to Elisha and Beckie (Watson) Spradlin. He was not married. Survivors include his mother of Rocky Branch, Ky.; 9 sisters, Mrs. Floyd (Bodie) Vell, Rocky Branch, Mrs. Sullivan (Lucy) Smith, Bristol, Mrs. John (Lulu) King, Pierceton, Mrs. Ralph (Artie) Shock and Mrs. Virgil (Effie) Hensley of Cromwell, Mrs. Kilven (Wanda) Stoner, Syracuse, Mrs. Gerald (Emma) Bormuth, Niceville, Fla., Mrs. Richard (Connie) Cress, Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Lawrence (Eva) Stevens, Warsaw; and 2 brothers, Clifford, Rocky Branch, Jodie, Middlebury. + 7-?-1971
Sprague Allen Gene, 48, died Sept. 30, 2001 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He graduated from West Noble High School and was a member of Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club and worked at Reid's NAPA Auto Parts in Ligonier. He was a licensed baseball umpire. He was born Sept. 28, 1953 in LaGrange to Adrian J. and Orpha M. (Weade) Sprague. Surviving are 4 brothers and a sister-in-law, Richard of Auburn, Roger of Ligonier, and Harold, Stanley and Christina of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Darlene Sprague of Ligonier and Marlene and Leroy Rupert of Kendallville. Services Wednesday at Trinity Assembly of God in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-1-2001
Sprague Donald Durrell, 72, of Jones Lake, R. 1, Rome City, died today at McCray Hospital. He was born in Ligonier Nov. 9, 1910, the son of Frank and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague Sr. On July 25, 1928 in Centreville, Mich., he married Zelma Fry. He had spent most of his life in Ligonier and Noble County and was a retired auto mechanic and service station attendant. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Donna) Conner of Warren, Mrs. Philip (Judy) Keck of Kendallville, and Mrs. Albert (Sharon) Kohler of Nappanee; five sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Isabell) LeCount, and Mrs. Leland (Betty) Chiddister, Ligonier, Mrs. William (Janis) Rarick of Cromwell, Mrs. Sam (Faye) Lahr and Mary Marker, Fort Wayne; seven brothers, James "Dutch", Morris, Fred, Frank Jr., Lewis and Glenn, Ligonier, and Phillip of Auburn; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-3-1983
Sprague Duane, 44, R. 2, Syracuse, was killed Monday when his car left Main St. at the south edge of Milford, sheared a tree and ran into Turkey Creek. Death came in the Goshen Hospital. He was born in Ligonier on Nov. 14, 1931 to James F. and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. He was a salesman and had lived in this area his entire life. He married Kay Fisher on Feb. 25, 1955 in South Bend. Surviving with the widow are one son, Donald of North Manchester; one daughter, Cynthia at home; eight brothers, Donald of Jones Lake, Phillip of Auburn, James, Lewis, Morris, Frank Jr., Forrest and Fred, Ligonier; and five sisters, Mrs. Sam (Faye) Lahr and Mrs. Lowell (Mary) Marker of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Herbert (Isabell) LeCount, Mrs. Leland (Betty) Chiddister, and Mrs. William (Janis) Rarick of Ligonier. One brother, Adrian J. preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + No date
Sprague Elizabeth, 81, died May 24, 2009. Born in Napfor, Ky., she was the daughter of Rome and Catherine (Strong) Campbell. She worked at the Van Orman Hotel, Ceruti's and Waynewood Inn and was a member of Saturn Christian Church near laud, DAV and AMVETS auxiliaries, Women of the Moose, Columbia City. Surviving are sons, Philip Joseph of Chicago, Peter (Becky) Joseph and Michael Joseph of Fort Wayne, Frank (Suzanne) Joseph of Carmel, James (Bobbi) Joseph of Fort Wayne and Timothy (Rhoda) Sprague of Erin, Tenn.; sisters, Juanita Robbins of Dayton, Ohio and Margaret Flannery of Pensacola, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Campbell; 3 sisters, Bertha Whiteman, Gertrude Morrison and Bobbie Jean Massingale; and a daughter, Katherine Sloffer. Service Wednesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 5-25-2009
Sprague Ethel, 71, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The widow of Frank Sprague, she is survived by 10 sons, 5 daughters, 56 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two sisters. Services Thursday from Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1965
Sprague Forrest G, 87, of Ligonier, died Sept. 13 in Goshen General Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1923 in Ligonier to Frank & Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Noble County Co-op after over 25 years of service. Surviving are his children, Terry (Carol Ann) Sprague and Glenda (Dennis) Dunlap, both of Goshen, and 1 sister Betty Chiddister of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are 11 brothers and 6 sisters and a grandchild, Dennis Ray Dunlap. Memorial service Sept 18 at Yeager Funeral Home with militar honors by American Legion Post 243. ^ 9-15-2010
Sprague Frank Jr, 79, died Oct. 9, 2001 at Goshen Hospital. He was a truck driver for Gateway Transportation and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of VFW Post 4717 in Wolf Lake and West Noble American Legion Post 243. He was born Jan. 9, 1922 in Kosciusko County to Frank and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. On June 14, 1941 in the Ligonier EUB parsonage he married Martha LeCount. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Pat and Tom Sprague of Ligonier; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Glory and Tom Kern of Goshen, Becky Owen of Kendallville and Cecelia and Lynn Nodine of Albion; 3 brothers, Fred and Glen of Ligonier and Philip of Auburn; 3 sisters, Isabell LeCount and Betty Chiddister of Ligonier and Janice Rarick of Cromwell; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services Friday at Trinity Assembly of God Church. ^ 10-11-2001
Sprague Frederick E, 77, of Ligonier, died June 21, 2006 at his home. He had been a mechanic with the Indiana State Police for many years, retiring in 1974. He also operated Sprague Security and Lawn Service. He was a member of Clinton Brick Mennonite Church, Ligonier Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and Indiana State Police Alliance. He was born Sept. 20, 1928 in Goshen to Frank and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. He was one of 19 children. He married Esther Eash on June 16, 1951 in Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Trish of Ligonier; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy James and Margaret and Randy Stuckman of Ligonier; a brother, Forrest of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Betty Chiddister of Ligonier and Janice Rarick of Cromwell; 5 grandchildren, Kenneth and Andrew Sprague, Casey and Carrie James and Brandi Stuckman; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 10 brothers and 5 sisters. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Clinton Brick Cemetery in Millersburg. ^ 6-22-2006
Sprague James, who had been suffering for over 2 years with some kidney trouble, died on Sunday. His funeral took place on Tuesday. ^ 2-26-1886
Sprague James E, 74, of 409 W. Union St., Ligonier, died Saturday in Ligonier. He was born in Ligonier March 4, 1913, the son of James F. and Ethel Z. (Growcock) Sprague. On June 30, 1935 in Noble County he married Marie Poppy. A lifetime area resident, he retired in 1975 from Monsanto Co. He had also worked for Wirk Garment Factory and Essex Wire in Ligonier, Studebaker in South Bend, and worked in a defense plant during WW II. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and a former member of Perry Twp Advisory Board. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Jane) Hursey of Ligonier; 2 sons, Edward of Albion, and George of Nappanee; 5 sisters, Mrs. Sam (Faye) Lahr and Mary Marker of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Herbert (Isabell) Lecount and Mrs. Leland (Betty) Chiddister of Ligonier, and Mrs. William (Janis) Rarick of Cromwell; 5 brothers, Phillip of Auburn, Morris, Frank, Forrest and Fred of Ligonier; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-12-1987
Sprague Lewis E, 70, of 505 S. Cavin St., died Wednesday at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born April 16, 1914 in Ligonier, the son of James F. and Ethel Z. (Growcock) Sprague. A lifetime Ligonier resident, he was a former employee of Ligonier Ice Company, All-Metal Mfg. Co., and was owner of Sprague’s Pastime. A WW I U. S. Army Air Corps veteran, he was a member of the Ligonier American Legion Post 243. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Sam (Faye) Lahr and Mary Marker, of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Herbert (Isabell) LeCount and Mrs. Leland (Betty) Chiddister of Ligonier, and Mrs. William (Janis) Rarick of Cromwell; and six brothers, Phillip of Auburn, James, Morris, Frank, Fred and Forrest, of Ligonier. Services Friday at the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-19-1984
Sprague Marie A, 91, of Ligonier, died Nov. 14, 2005 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She had been a designer for Jean Lee Originals which manufactured athletic and band uniforms. She had also worked at Wirk Garment Factory and Superior Sample. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. She was born Nov. 23, 1913 in Noble County to Carleton and Grace (Barrett) Poppy. On June 30, 1935 in Noble County she married James Sprague. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Connie of Albion and George and Sue of New Paris; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Richard Hursey of Ligonier; 2 brothers, Leland Poppy of DeLand Fla., and Millard Poppy of Sturgis, Mich.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; a brother, Donald Poppy; 2 sisters, Marseille McPherson and Margaret Kelly; and a great-grandson, Aaron Reidenbach. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 11-16-2005
Sprague Matilda L (Fulk) was born in Lincoln County, O. Nov. 26, 1862; died at Kendallville April 25, aged 45 years 4 months and 29 days. Was married to James Sprague Nov. 24, 1889. They had one daughter, Cora. She leaves a husband, the daughter 16, her mother, 85, living with Mrs. John Schlictenmyer; 5 brothers, David of Mishawaka, Jasper of Elkhart, Jesse of Orland, William of Kendallville and Noah of Churubusco; 3 sisters, Mrs. George Richards of Churubusco, Mrs. Gideon Harrold of Columbia City and Mrs. Martha Schlictenmyer of near this city. Her father and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-30-1908
Sprague Morris L "Dutch", 78, of Ligonier, died Thursday in his residence. He was born August 11, 1919 in Ligonier to James and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. On August 27, 1945 in Washington, Ind. he married Ruth Blanton. She died in 1993. He formerly owned and operated Dutch's Citgo Station in Ligonier and retired in 1983 as a custodian at Ligonier Elementary School. He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran and a member of Goshen Church of Christ. Surviving are 2 sons, Mike and David of Ligonier, 7 daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Linda) Galloway, Sue Parsons, Mrs. David (Rita) Perry, Debra Sprague and Mrs. John (Pam) Brickey, all of Ligonier, Mrs. Jerry (Reichard) of Wawaka, and Mrs. Kenny (Lois) Martin of Kendallville; 4 brothers, Phillip of Auburn, and Frank, Forrest and Fred of Ligonier; 4 sisters, Faye Lahr of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Herbert (Isabell) Lecount and Betty Chiddister of Ligonier, and Janis Rarick of Cromwell; 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and one sister. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 1-21-1998
Sprague Orpha M, 80, died July 28, 2000 in Kingston of Ligonier. She was born May 3, 1920 in Kimmell to Hobart and Cecilia (Knapp) Weade. She married Adrian Sprague December 7, 1946. He died December 3, 1966. Surviving are 2 daughters, Darlene Sprague of Ligonier and Marlene Rupert of Kendallville; 5 sons, Richard of Auburn, Roger and Allen of Ligonier, and Harold and Stanley of Fort Wayne; one sister, Wilma Mock of Wilmot; 2 brothers, Howard of Ligonier and Woodward of Kimmell; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward. Services Monday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-29-2000
Sprague Phillip G, 71, of Auburn, died Feb. 28, 2005 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He worked as an engineer for McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville and as an engineer for International Harvester in Fort Wayne and General Motors in Anderson, Troy, Mich., and Lansing, Mich. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of American Legion Post 97 in Auburn, IOOF in Kendallville and DeKalb County Church of Christ in Garrett. He was born May 14, 1933 in Ligonier to Frank and Ethel (Growcock) Sprague. He married Shirley Peterman on July 20, 1952 in Dennison, Ohio. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Darlene of Garrett, John and JoAnn of Riverdale, Mich., and Paul and Brandy of Auburn; a daughter, Teresa of Auburn; 2 brothers, Fredrick and Glenn of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Janice Rarick of Cromwell, Marilyn Easley of Kendallville and Betty Chiddister of Ligonier; 8 grandchildren, Ryan Whipp, Alexis, Karrie, Katherine, Phillip, Megan, Sarah and Leah Sprague; and a great-granddaughter, Hailey Whipp. Preceding him in death were 9 sisters and 6 brothers. Services Thursday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. ^ 3-2-2005
Sprague Ruth, 75, of Ligonier, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend. She was born September 7, 1918 in Bicknell to George and Oma (Brooks) Blanton. On August 27, 1945 in Washington, Ind., she married Morris "Dutch" Sprague. She retired in 1982 as custodian at Ligonier Elementary School. She was a 1936 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes and had lived in this area since 1945. She was a member of Lincolnway Church of Christ, Columbia City, and a volunteer at the Ligonier Nutritional Site. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Mike and David of Ligonier; 7 daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Linda) Galloway, Mrs. David (Rita) Perry, Sue Parsons and Debra Sprague of Ligonier, Mrs. Jerry (Virginia) Reichard of Wawaka, Mrs. Kenny (Lois) Martin of Kendallville, and Mrs. John (Pam) Brickey of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Eloise) Poulson of Columbus, Ohio; 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 11-16-1993
Sprague Stanley, 54, of Fort Wayne, died Sept. 25, 2005 at his home. He worked in maintenance at McDonald's for 9 years. He was born Oct. 7, 1950 to Adrian and Orpha (Wead) Sprague. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Dennis Black; 2 grandchildren, Stanley Sprague and Cody Black; 3 brothers, Harold, Roger and Richard Sprague; 2 sisters, Darlene Sprague and Marlene Rupert; 6 stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Byars; and a brother, Allen. Services Friday at Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ^ 9-28-2005
Sprague Wilma R, 88, died Monday in Meadowhaven Healthcare Center, Butler. She owned and operated Billie's Beauty Shop in Kendallville. She was born April 15, 1906 in Auburn to Wallace and Luella (Hollopeter) Walker. Surviving are her husband, Franklin R. Sprague; a son, Robert Metcalf of Auburn; a sister, Marvel Lambert of Crooked Lake; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Friday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. + 9-12-1994
Sprague Zelma A, 81 died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born October 9, 1909 in Story County, Iowa, the daughter of David and Lovia (Burkett) Fry. On June 25, 1928 in Centreville, Mich., she married Donald Sprague, who died in 1983. She moved from Ligonier to Kendallville in 1983. She had worked at Wirk Garment Factory and retired in 1972 from Essex Wire in Ligonier. She was a former member of Eagles Auxiliary in Ligonier. Surviving are 3 daughters, Donna Conner of Warren, Judy Keck of Kendallville, and Sharon Kohler of Nappanee; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A son, Robert, preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. +3-3-1991
Sprandel Arthur W, 86, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville December 25, 1905 to Gus and Sarah (Ahrens) Sprandel. On August 11, 1946 in Fort Wayne he married Esther "Rusty" Berning. He had lived in Fort Wayne 47 years and retired in 1980 after 50 years as a pharmacist and co-owner of Waynedale Pharmacy. He was a WW II Army veteran and member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karen S. Goldenberg of Syracuse; 2 sons, James A. of Fort Wayne, and Donald W. of Portage; a sister, Esther Hasse of Fort Wayne; a brother, Walter of Maples City, Mich.; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Mt. Calvary Church. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 8-18-1992
Sprandel August H, 83, died Dec. 11, 2001 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and a member of American Legion Post 86 and St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. He had retired from the Kendallville Street Dept. He was born June 30, 1918 in Kendallville to Paul and Augusta (Hass) Sprandel. On Sept. 19, 1953 in Angola he married Phyllis Louise Strater. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Barbara of Fort Wayne; and 2 sons, Louis and Andrew of Kendallville. No services. ^ 12-13-2001
Sprandel Augusta, 98, 446 Freeman St., died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1879 in Holstein, Germany, she was the daughter of August and Pauline (Luetke) Hass. She married Paul Sprandel in 1903 and he died in 1943. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors are 3 sons, Ernest, Wooster, Ohio, Karl and August, Kendallville; one brother, Gustav, R. 3; and 6 grandchildren. One son, Reinhold preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1977
Sprandel Karl L, 79, of Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born October 26, 1915 in Kendallville to Paul J. and Augusta (Hass) Sprandel. On December 7, 1952 he married Edith Cook. A Kendallville High School graduate, he was a veteran of WW II in the Pacific Theater. He retired in 1983 after 35 years with the B&O Railroad as a car inspector. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karla of Sacramento, Calif.; 2 sons, Paul and James of Kendallville; a brother, August of Kendallville; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha, and 2 brothers, Reinhold and Ernest. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-12-1995
Sprandel Louise "Lulu", 91, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Born June 28, 1887 in Kendallville, she was the daughter of Emil and Emmaline (Woyahn) Kropp. She married Albert Sprandel who died in April 1957. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she was organist for 50 years. She was a member of the Golden Rule Club and the Valpo Guild. Survivors are 2 nieces, Mrs. Gail (Helen) Reece, Cape Coral, Fla., and Mrs. Albert (Betty) Allen, Kendallville; and one nephew, Robert Kropp, Kendallville. Funeral Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1978
Sprandel Phyllis Louise, 78, died April 22, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in South Milford on Dec. 3, 1928 to Dale and Fern (Mahnesmith) Strater. She married August H. Sprandel on Sept. 19, 1953 in Kendallville. He died Dec. 11, 2001. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1946. Surviving are 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Louis and Lora Sprandel and Andrew Sprandel of Kendallville; a daughter, Barbara Sprandel of Fort Wayne; and a sister, Betty Strouse of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Don Strater, and a sister, Frances Miller. No funeral. ^ 4-24-2007
Sprandel Reinhold G, 58, 817 E. Mitchell St., died Tuesday in Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. An assembly worker for McCray Refrigerator Co., he was born July 7, 1911 in Kendallville to Paul and Augusta (Hass) Sprandel. His wife, Zelda Hannah, to whom he was married Nov. 7, 1943, survives along with his mother and 3 brothers, Carl and August, Kendallville, and Ernest, Wooster, Ohio. One sister and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1970
Sprandel Zelda J, 101, died July 25, 2013 in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. She moved to this area in 1920, coming from Delaware where she had lived for two years. She moved to Lutheran Life Villages in March 2006. She worked at McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville for 17 years. She then became Secretary to the Administrator of McCray Memorial Hospital in Kendallville, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kendallville, where she served as an elder and deacon. She was a member of the Covenant Geneva Circle and the McCray Memorial Hospital Guild Auxiliary.She was born September 9, 1911, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, to George L. and Eutokie A. (Hull) Hannah. On November 7, 1943, in Kendallville she married Reinhold G. Sprandel. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1970. She was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Crothers. Funeral, July 30, in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery.  ^ 7-28-2013
Sprau Debra, 23, Skyler, 3, and Destiny, 9 months, died September 23, 2004 in a Fort Wayne house fire. Debra was a native of Kendallville. Surviving are the husband and the children's father, Randy D. Sprau; her parents, Jeffrey and Connie A. Teeple of LaOtto; her twin brother, Jeffrey L. Teeple Jr. of Kendallville; her sister, Nicole R. Teeple of LaOtto; and her grandmother, Vermadean Landez of Kendallville. The children are also survived by grandparents Rick Keith and Mary Jane Sprau of Las Cruces, N.M. and great-grandparents, Angel and Carol Rojas of Coldwater, Mich. Memorial services at Calvary Chapel. ~ 10-7-2004
Spriggs Blake, 68, Kendallville, died September 26, 1993 at his home. He was born September 21, 1925 in Hayer, Ky., the son of William and Maggie (Bowens) Spriggs. He attended the True Church of God in Lisbon and retired in 1990 from Newnam Foundry as a maintenance worker. He married Ocie Gibson, September 22, 1951 in Pikesville, Ky. Surviving are his wife; 5 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Green, Patsy Rasnake, Mrs. Gary (Benita) Lewis and Mrs. Gil (Marsha) Black of Kendallville, and Mrs. James (Cindy) Jarman, Avilla; 2 sons, Kenneth K and William C. of Kendallville; 16 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Meade of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Billy of South Milford and Robert of Kendallville. A son, Gary; 4 sisters; a brother; and a grandson preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday at True Church of God. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-26-1993
Spring Beacher F, 59, of Elkhart and formerly of Kimmell, died Friday in Elkhart Hospital. He was owner-operator of Three Points Barber Shop and Spring Realty Co. Surviving are his wife, Virginia; 2 daughters, Jayne Spring-Gallier of Indianapolis, and Jacqueline L. of Chicago; and 3 sisters. Services today in Elkhart with graveside services in Sparta Cemetery. + 1-29-1988
Spring Eliza Jane, 64, died at her home in Kimmell Monday from complications. She was a longtime resident of the Kimmell community, born Aug. 8, 1893, the daughter of the late George and Iva (Bell) Penrod near Bremen, Ind. She was married in 1916 to James Spring in Bremen. Surviving are her husband; a son, Beacher of Elkhart; 5 daughters, Mrs. Melvina Fisher, Mrs. Orvileen Moore, Mrs. Elfie Deardorff of Kimmell, Mrs. Merticise Lindsey of Flora, Ill., and Mrs. Georgiadean Bussen of Niles, Mich.; 7 grandchildren; one brother, M. A., St. Louis, Mo.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Fred Reed of Syracuse, and Mrs. G. H. Cannon of Bremen; 2 stepsisters, Mrs. William Zillmer of Bremen, and Mrs. Bulah Klintz of Mich. Services Wednesday from the Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 8-?-1957
Spring James E, 77, retired B&O Railroad signal maintenance worker and resident of Kimmell 45 years, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1889 in Taylorstown, Va., he was the son of James and Esther (Snoots) Spring. He married Eliza Penrod in Bremen in 1917 and she died in 1957. He was a veteran of WW I. Surviving are a son, Beacher, Elkhart; 5 daughters, Mrs. Melvina Fisher, Bourbonnais, Ill., Mrs. Merticise Lindsey, Flora, Ill., Mrs. Orvileen Moore and Mrs. Elfie Deardorff of Kimmell, and Mrs. Georgia Bussen, Edwardsburg, Mich. Services at the Methodist Church of Kimmell Saturday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-?-1967
Springer John W, 59, 912 Eunice Ave., died this morning of a heart attack. He was a resident here 33 years moving from Garrett. He was born Aug. 1, 1912 in Garrett to Ralph and Theresa (Christ) Springer and was married Feb. 16, 1951 to Katherine V. Reade. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. David (Nancy) Cory, R. 1, Albion; 4 sons, Jack and James, Kendallville, Jerry, Auburn, and Ronald Langford, South Milford; 2 sisters, Mary Holsinger and Ellen Owens, and a brother, Harry, all of Garrett; and 7 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. He was a tool and die maker for Lewger Machine and Tool Corp. and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Moose Lodge. Funeral Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1972
Springer Ursal C, 73, died June 25 at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. He was born in February 1913 in Ossian, the son of the late Albert and Lena Springer. He married Celeste B. Hasty. He lived in Fort Wayne more than 30 years. He worked at Essex Wire Co. and General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne and M&A Steel in Industry, Calif. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Stanley, Cathedral City, Calif., Steven, Palm Springs, Calif.; three daughters, Susan Bremer, Avilla, Sandra Fee, El Monte, Calif., and Sally Stewart, Palm Springs, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and one aunt, Hulda Utter of Fort Wayne. Services Sunday in Palm Springs. Burial at a later date in Ossian. ~ 7-3-1986
Sprinkle John Franklin, 60, died Saturday at his home in Kendallville. Surviving are 3 sisters and one brother, Mrs. Etta Robers of Decatur, Ill., Mrs. Eva Wolf, Miss Hattie and Charles W. Sprinkle of Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday from the Irwin & Reyher Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1935
SproulMary was a daughter of James Sproul who lived on the bank of "Turkey Lake" (not Wa-wa-see as certain vandals persist in calling it). Mr. Sproul was a native of Virginia and with him lived his 2 daughters. Mary was born in Va. Nov. 15, 1819 and died at the home of her sister, Rebecca Borthwick, in York Twp March 10, 1891. Noble Co Democrat 7-1-1891
Sprouls Earl, 84, died Monday in the Alfran Nursing Home at Columbia City. He had lived most of his life in Allen County and had been employed by General Electric Co. Survivors include his wife, Hilda; three daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Norma) Boggs of Churubusco, Mrs. Beatrice McGuire of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Walter (Diane) Blizzard of Spencerport, New York; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Robert of Woodburn and Dale of Argos. One daughter, Mrs. Russell (Jeanne) Blough preceded him in death. Services this morning in Krider-Workman Chapel, Churubusco. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 5-20-1982
Sprunger Dennis Owen, 11-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sprunger, Ligonier, died of influenza Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Rockford, Ill., he had lived with his parents in the Ligonier community the past 10 years. Surviving are the parents; 2 brothers, Dale and Wayne at home; grandparents, Eli Amstutz, Fort Wayne, and Franklin Sprunger, Baldwin Lake, Mich. Funeral Wednesday from the Presbyterian Church in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1957
Sprunger Harry L, 72, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Sunday in Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park, Ill. He was born Nov. 18, 1914 in Fort Wayne, the son of Franklyn and Laura (Pattee) Sprunger. On Aug. 30, 1938 in Fort Wayne he married Myrle "Be" Amstutz. He moved from Mount Morris, Ill. to Ligonier in 1948. He formerly owned and operated Sprunger Brothers Mfg. and Hoosier-Sheldon Swimming Pools, Ligonier. He owned Sprunger Stables and was owner and trainer of harness racing horses. He was a member of Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge No. 185 and served on the board of Illinois Horsemen’s Association. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Dale of Ellicott City, Md., and Wayne of Butler; a sister, Mary Rollmer of Fort Wayne; 4 brothers, Lynn of Ligonier, Walter of Fort Wayne, Howard of Constantine, Mich., and Edwin of Port Chester, N.Y.; 6 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. One son, Dennis, died in 1957. Services Thursday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-7-1987
Sprunger Myrle O, 88, of Ligonier, died March 9, 2009 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She had attended Ligonier Presbyterian Church. She was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Hillsdale, Mich. to Eli and Olive (Baldwin) Amstutz. She married Harry Sprunger on Aug. 30, 1938. He died in 1987. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Judy Sprunger of Auburn; 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Dennis and Dale Sprunger; a brother, Robert Amstutz; and a sister, Orma Parkson. Services Thursday at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-11-2009
Sprunger Paul F, 43, of Katy, Texas, died Tuesday at a truck stop in Parker, Ariz. from a heart attack. He was born Aug. 29, 1942 in Fort Wayne, the son of Lynn and Lula (Curley) Sprunger. On April 12, 1974 he married Cheryl Lippert. He moved to Katy 8 years ago from Hollywood, Fla. A veteran of the U. S. Army, he was a truck driver for Waggoner’s trucking Co. His father and stepmother, Lynn and Irene Sprunger, survive in Ligonier, along with his wife; a daughter, Paul of Wolcottville; 3 sons, Michael and Jeff of Wolcottville, and Terry of Katy; a sister, Mrs. Dennis (Shirley) Hollis of Carbondale, Ill.; and 2 brothers, James of Dunlap and Orland of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother. Services Saturday at Berean Baptist Church, Albion. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 1-1-1985
Sprunger Sarah F, 71, of R. 3, Ligonier, died Thursday (d.11-24-1983) in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 11, 1911 in Paonia, Colo. to Arthur and Minta (Clouse) Hutchison. She married J. O. McClanahan on Jan. 1, 1929, and he died in 1961. She married Lynn Sprunger on Aug. 18, 1965. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church, Albion. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Mary) Pankop of Kendallville; 3 sons, Art and John McClanahan of Albion, and Dale McClanahan of Florissant, Mo.; one sister, Kate Williams of Montrose, Colo.; one brother, Sam of Dennison, Colo. Services Monday at Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-24-1983
Spurgeon Ada May of Ligonier died Oct. 28, 1964 in McCray Hospital. Born April 18, 1884 in Rensselaer, she was a near lifetime resident of the Ligonier community. She was a member of the Ligonier EUB Church and the widow of James Spurgeon, who died in 1946. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alva Vance of Kimmell; 2 sons, James E. of Baltimore, Md., and Harry J. of South Bend; a brother, Arthur Gay of Dunlap; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Targgart of Wolf Lake; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday at a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1964
Spurgeon Anna Mae, 17, died Dec. 15, 1942 at Wolf Lake Hospital from Saturday injuries in an auto accident on Road 6, four miles north of Albion. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spurgeon near Wawaka. During her father’s incumbency as Noble County representative in the state legislature some years ago she served as page. Surviving are the parents. The remains have been taken to Topeka to be prepared for burial. + 12-?-1942
Spurgeon Edna, 92, R. 3, died Sunday in LaGrange County Hospital. Born March 2, 1885 in Perry Twp, she was the daughter of George and Sarah Ann (Lepird) Walker. She married Theodore Spurgeon, who died Oct. 7, 1959. She had lived on the same farm 90 years. She was a member of the Ligonier American Legion Auxiliary and Topeka United Methodist Church. Only nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Spurgeon Esther Ann, daughter of Isaac and Ruth Smith, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, May 8, 1824; died Dec. 2, 1893, aged 69 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married to Amon Spurgeon Dec. 29, 1839, who died Feb. 21, 1891. They had 7 sons and 3 daughters. One son, James, died in March 1889. She joined the Church of Christ when young. With her husband she moved to northern Indiana in Sept. 1864. + 12-2-1893
Spurgeon Frederick, 69, a feed salesman, died in Aurora, Ill. Graveside rites will be Wednesday in Oak Park Cemetery. The wife, Mildred; one son; one daughter; 5 grandchildren survive. + 11-19-1962
Spurgeon James, 41, died Monday. He has been a resident of Elkhart about 16 years having been in the employ of the Lake Shore during that time. The cause of his death was lockjaw, which followed an injury to his hand sustained while coupling cars at Jonesville a few days ago. He was born in Lincoln County, Ohio, and lived on a farm near Ligonier where he married his wife, until he came to Elkhart. His parents now live near Ligonier. John Spurgeon, of St. Joe, is a brother. He is a member of the O.R.C. in which society his life in insured for $2,500. He leaves a wife and 3 young boys. Funeral is Thursday at his home from where he will be taken to Ligonier for interment on the 12:45 train. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + No date
Spurgeon James F, 66, died today at his home. Surviving at the wife, Ada May; 2 sons; on daughter; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at the Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Richter
Spurgeon Jeanne, 55, died Tuesday at her home. Services will be Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. She is survived by her husband, Thomas D.; and a daughter, Mrs. Marcia Bixler of Ligonier. In 1978 she was named Ligonier 1978 Citizen of the Year, the first woman to receive that honor. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority, had been librarian for many years, and with her daughter operated a dance studio. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-?-1979
Spurgeon Jeff T, 69, died in the Sturgis Hospital Saturday. A former resident of Kendallville and this area, he was born Feb. 11, 1888 in Sabula, Iowa. He had engaged in railroad work here. For the past five years he had been employed in a Sturgis factory. Surviving are the wife, Marie Walker Spurgeon; two daughters, Mrs. Garnett Morris, Beloit, Wis., and Mrs. Evelyn Choppie of Rockford, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Allread of Avilla; a stepson, Harold Newman of Ft. Wayne; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in the G. R. Badamer Funeral Home, Sturgis. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. ~ 11-7-1957
Spurgeon Marie, 88, Ligonier, died Friday at Fountain View Place Nursing Home in Goshen. She was born May 28, 1892 in Wawaka, the daughter of John and Jane (Minier) Stiffner. She married Ralph Swogger on April 16, 1927. He died in 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alan (Helen) Kimmell of rural Kimmell; a son, Thomas, Ligonier; and several grandchildren in Kendallville. Funeral Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Spurgeon Mildred, 75, former Wawaka resident, died recently of a stroke in Los Angeles. Born March 19, 1895 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Calvin and Addie Seymoure. Her husband, Fred Spurgeon, pre-deceased her. A son and daughter, both of Palo Verde, Calif. survive, Mrs. Anna S. Moll and Dr. Frederick Spurgeon, with five grandchildren. Services Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1970
Spurgeon Ralph B, 79, 203 N. Cavin St., died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. Born Oct. 26, 1893 in San Luis Obispo, Calif., the son of Harry and Ella (Franks) Spurgeon, he lived most of his life in the Ligonier area. He married Marie Stiffner April 16, 1927. He was retired superintendent of Ligonier Water Works and a member of Ligonier Masonic Lodge. Surviving are the wife; a son, Thomas D., Ligonier; a daughter, Mrs. Alan (Helen) Kimmell, Kimmell; a stepson, Theodore Reidenbach, Kendallville; one grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Guy Farmwalt, Goshen. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1973
Spurgeon Theodore James, 70, (b.8-1-1889) a farmer and former state representative from Noble County, suffered a fatal heart attack Oct. 7, 1959 while working in a field with his tractor, with the body being found about 6 p.m. Indications were that he had died about 8 a.m. The tractor had stalled against a tree and the body was found on the tractor. He served as state representative from 1933 to 1935 and 1937 to 1939. He was a veteran of WW I and a native of Wawaka, residing approximately 4 miles north of Ligonier for many years. Surviving are the widow, Edna; a brother, Fred; and a foster son, Edward Gustafson. Funeral at Ligonier Saturday in a funeral home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1959
Spurgeon Thomas D, 81, died Oct. 20 at home. A postmaster for the last 6 years before retiring, he retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1982. He had been a telegraph operator with New York Central Railroad for 17 years and an Army veteran of WW II. He was born Jan. 24, 1921 to Ralph Ben and Gladys (Bowser) Spurgeon n Ligonier. He married Martha Jeanne Rule on Aug. 3, 1943 in Syracuse. She died in 1979; and his second wife, Lola Joan, died in 1986. He was a member of Ligonier Elks 451, American Legion and Ligonier Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Marcia Lozon of Austin, Texas; a sister, Helen Kimmell of Kimmell. Graveside services Wednesday at Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-22-2002
Spurling Nathaniel & Nickolas, infant twins of Dennis and Lacrissa (Starr) Spurling, were stillborn Sunday at Goshen Hospital. Surviving are the parents, grandparents, Larry and Debra Spurling of Columbia City and Linden and Leola Starr of Ligonier; great-grandparents, Lillian Spurling of Syracuse, Cozie Martin of Delbarton, W.Va., and Harold and Ruth Grabner of Columbia City. Services Wednesday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-18-1990
Squibb Hannah M, 51 years, 10 months and 13 days, of Rome City, died Dec. 2. She was born in Lancaster County, Penn. Feb. 18, 1829 and was married to Thomas Squibb June 20, 1843. She had resided at Rome City for 22 years and was a member of the Baptist Church for 22 years. ^ 12-9-1880
Squier Anna (DeCamp), died at her home west of town on April 7, 1891 of congestion following the grip. Her age was 69 years, 67 months and 28 days. She was born in Washington County, Penn.; was married to Thomas Squier in Ohio July 25, 1845. They came to Noble County in 1854. She leaves her husband and 3 children. Funeral at the house. Burial, Albion Cemetery. She was one of the oldest residents of Albion. Noble Co Democrat 4-15-1891
Squier Eugene, 63, son of Thomas and Annie DeCamp Squier, was born in Jefferson Twp Nov. 3, 1855, and died July 21, 1919 at the home of his daughter in York Twp. He was married Aug. 8, 1886 to Eva C. Huff, who died Oct. 14, 1918. He was the father of 3 children, Winnie A. dying in infancy. Two daughters, Ina S., wife of Floyd Cole, and Anna E, wife of Elza Clucas, both of York Twp; and 2 grandchildren, James, Robert and Joyce Eva, and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Maloney, mourn. He committed suicide Monday night at the home of his son-in-law, Floyd Cole in York Twp. He went to the barn and secured a small rope and then to a tool house and garage where he tired the rope to a joist, placed a slip noose about his neck and stepped from the running board of an auto. The body was not found until morning and he had probably been dead several hours. His wife died several months go and he has since had periods of melancholia. Funeral in Albion Thursday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. +7-?-1919
Squire Howard I Jr, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard I. Squire, R. 2, Corunna, died several minutes following his birth yesterday in DeKalb County Hospital. Surviving are the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Squire near Hudson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hullinger, near Butler. Prayer services will be at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home here tomorrow. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 6-?-1966
Squire Jack M, Brimfield, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville April 7, 1927, the son of Marion E. and Violet (Rex) Squire. On June 30, 1956 in Kendallville he married Rosemary Savoie. He had been employed at McCray Hospital before he retired because of illness. Surviving are his wife; 3 sisters, Mrs. Howard (Joan) Carney of Wolcottville, Mrs. L. D. (Mary Jean) Casey of Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Francis (Susie) Fischer of Avilla. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 1-3-1982
Squire Rosemary J, 75, died June 21, 2007 at North Ridge Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Albion. She was born Oct. 10, 1931 in rural Brimfield to Walter John and Ruby Anna (Schutt) Savoie. She married Jack Marion Squire on June 30, 1956 in Kendallville. He died Jan. 3, 1982. She graduated from Rome City High School in 1950 as salutatorian. She was employed as director of medical records for over 45 years at McCray Hospital and later as postmaster of the Brimfield Post Office. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Ken McDonald, a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Ferne Savoie, both of Kendallville. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Virginia Frick on March 20, 2004 and Frances Bowman in April 1953. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 6-23-2007
Squire Violet Suzanne, 70, a former Kendallville resident, died in the home of her daughter at LaGrange Monday. Funeral was Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Born in Newville Sept. 17, 1895, she was the daughter of George F. and Rose Harter Rex. She was married June 15, 1921 to Marion F. Squire who died Nov. 5, 1958. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. T. D. Schlichtenmyer, LaGrange, with whom she lived the past 2 years, Mrs. L. D. Casey, Lexington, Ky., and Mrs. Francis (Suzanne) Fischer, Avilla; one son, Jack, Brimfield; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother and a sister. Two brothers preceded her in death. ~ 11-11-1965 + 11-?-1965
Squires Clara (Waldron) was born in the community Aug. 6, 1857, and died Sept. 6, 1934 at the age of 77 years and one month. She was married at Brimfield Dec. 3, 1876 to Hamilton Squires who died 11 years ago last March. She was the mother of 8 children, 2 of whom, Virginia and Ransom, died in childhood. Six survive, Mrs. Myron Mawhorter of Plymouth, Mich., Mrs. Marshal Boyd and Wesley of this community, Clarence in a western state, Mrs. Fred Anspaugh of Mishawaka, and Rev. Jesse of Roan. One brother, Wilson Waldron of Topeka; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren survive. She was a member of Cosperville Church since the age of 12 where funeral was held Sunday. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 9-6-1934
Squires Iva Mae, 86, formerly of Brimfield, died Tuesday in the Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. Born April 10, 1891 in Albion, she was the daughter of Milo G. and Frances Fuller Eversole. She married John W. Squires who died May 31, 1970. The only survivors are 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Graveside services Friday in Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1977
Squires Jackson C, 82, Noble County native, died Saturday at the Sacred Heart Home where he had resided the past three years. Born Feb. 23, 1887, the son of Hamilton and Clara (Waldron) Squires, he worked many years as a night watchman for the Chicago Transit Co. Survivors include two brothers, Wesley, Brimfield, and Jesse, Fort Wayne; and one sister, Bell Anspaugh, South Bend. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services Tuesday. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. ~ 9-11-1969 + 9-?-1969
Squires Jennie G, 75, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She resided at 3422 Lillie St., Fort Wayne with her husband, Arthur Clare, but had previously lived in Kendallville 12 years. She was a native of Rome City. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Knox, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Nick Matulis, Sacramento, Calif.; 2 sons, Murray C., Attica, Ohio, and Basil L., Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Shay Martin, St. Augustine, Fla.; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Covington Memorial Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Squires John Wesley, 88, Brimfield, was dead on arrival Sunday at McCray Hospital. He was born Feb. 28, 1883 in Elkhart Twp. to Hamilton and Clara (Waldron) Squires. On Sept. 4, 1909 he and Iva May Eversole were married. He was a retired employee of Frick Lumber Co., Brimfield, and a member of the Eagles Lodge, Albion. Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Belle) Amsbaugh, South Bend; and a brother, Rev. Jesse, Fort Wayne. Funeral Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1970
Sroufe Edward C, 73, of Cromwell, died June 7, 1992 in Goshen Hospital. He was born November 6, 1918 in Noble County, the son of John and Stella (Roe) Sroufe. On July 3, 1971 in Ligonier he married Velva Riddle. He was a 1937 graduate of North Webster High School and retired from Sroufe Mfg. Inc. in Ligonier, where he was co-owner and vice president since 1976. He was a member of Ligonier Elks Lodge No. 451. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Jon of Syracuse and James of Cromwell; 2 stepchildren; a sister, Edith Linker of Fort Wayne. Funeral today in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-7-1992
Sroufe James Edward, 41, of Syracuse, died Oct. 22, 2005 at his home. He was employed since 1976 at Sroufe Mfg. and became co-owner and vice president of Sroufe Healthcare Products Inc. in 1992. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1983 and was past president of Northern Indiana Aviation Museum. He was born Sept. 5, 1964 in Goshen to Charles and Mary (Earl) Sroufe. On Oct. 15, 2005 he married Melissa Lent in Syracuse. Surviving are his wife; 3 stepchildren; a brother, Jon of North Webster; a sister, Katherine Burkett of Hartford City; his mother of White Pigeon, Mich. Preceding him in death were his father and a brother, Howard Lambert. Services Tuesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-24-2005
Sroufe John B, 69, of R. 1, Larwill, died Dec. 19 in Goshen Hospital from carcinoma. Funeral was Saturday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. He was born Aug. 22, 1892 in Washington Twp, the son of Charles and Rose (Bender) Sroufe, and had resided in this community all his life. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a son, Edward of North Webster; a daughter, Mrs. Edith Linker of New Haven; a stepdaughter, Linda Stewart at home; a stepson, Charles K. Stewart, Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Sam of Fort Wayne and Roy of Lafayette; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Zella Primrose of South Bend and Mrs. Mahalia Drewett of Fort Wayne. + 12-19-1962
Sroufe Ralph T, 47, died Aug. 3, in Riverside, Calif. where he had resided the past 5 years. He was a former resident of the Pierceton and Columbia City communities. He is survived by his wife, Bethalene; 2 sons, Bud of Fort Wayne, and Tom of Columbia City; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Twaits, Cromwell; 2 brothers, Carl of Larwill, and Leslie of Huntington; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Iva Mathews, South Whitley and Mrs. Alice Winkler of Columbia City. + 8-3-1963
Sroufe Stella E, 85, 506 W. Union St., Ligonier, died March 19 at her home. Born Dec. 29, 1892 near Ligonier she lived her entire life in the Ligonier and North Webster areas. She was formerly employed at Essex Wire, Ligonier, and at several restaurants in North Webster. She was a member of Washington Twp Homemakers Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edith Linker, New Haven; one son, Edward, Ligonier; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Merl Roe, South Bend, and Millard Roe of Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Meerts, Portage, Mich. Funeral March 22 in Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Salem Cemetery at Wilmot. + 3-19-1978

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