Taber Freeman died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. D. Kimball on E. Mitchell St. He was born in Starksborough, Addison County, Vermont Sept. 15, 1824. He was of Quaker parentage and was the 4th in a family of 10 children. When he was 12 his family moved to central Ohio, and the early death of his father brought to him a large share of responsibility for the support of the family. His school education was limited. In 1848 he married Rosaline Bingham at Mt. Gilead, Ohio and in 1877 with his wife and 3 young children he came to Kendallville, which has been his home for more than 51 years. Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Kimball of this city and Mrs. B. C. Burt of Superior, Neb.; a niece Miss Alice Burt; one son, Homer H. of Indianapolis and one brother T. E. survive. The other son, Pliny C., died in 1898. Funeral was at the residence of his daughter, 522 E. Mitchell St. Monday. At one time he served on the school board, member of the city council, and was elected to the state legislature in 1869. For a number of years he was engaged in the lumber and milling businesses in Kendallville and in Michigan. He built the old Brillhart mill which used to stand on N. Main St., as well as the present mill owned by Kriwitz Bros. He had lived in Iowa for a short time and later spent 2 years in Michigan. ^ 11-5-1908
Taber Horace was born in Addison County, Vermont April 7, 1827. He moved with his parents to Mt. Gilead, Ohio in 1836 and in 1849 was married to Melinda Dowling. They moved to Noble County in 1851 and to Kendallville in 1857. In 1867 he and his family moved to Manistee, Mich., where he was engaged in the manufacture of lumber until his health failed a few weeks since. On Wednesday of last week he started with his family for Eureka Springs Ark., in hopes of regaining his health, arriving at the home of his brother, Freeman, on Wednesday. He died Dec. 1, aged 61 years, 7 months and 23 days. He leaves the wife; 4 children; 7 grandchildren and 5 brothers. Funeral at the M. E. Church Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-7-1888
Taber Melinda was born in Knox County, Ohio on June 17, 1827 and died Oct. 19, being 67 years of age. Her father, William Dowling, was one of the pioneer preachers of the Church of Christ. Aug. 24, 1849 she married Horace Taber. He died in 1888. He and his family moved from Mt. Gilead, Ohio to Noble County in 1850 and located some 9 miles southeast of Kendallville where he was engaged in the milling business for several years. Later he moved to Kendallville and in partnership with his brother, Freeman, engaged more extensively in the saw and grist mill business. Later the family moved to Filer City, Mich. After his death the family moved to Missouri. In early spring she went to Milwaukee, Wis. where she spent the summer with her youngest daughter, Mrs. A. R. McGookin. About 6 weeks ago she came to Kendallville to visit her sister, Mrs. Samuel Weaver, and her brother, Dr. Dowling. On Friday in the presence of all her children she died. ^ 10-26-1894
Taber Pliny C, formerly of this city, died at his home in Cairo, Ill. Tuesday from catarrhal jaundice. Archy Campbell, his brother-in-law, received a telegram that morning apprising him of the death. Funeral was held from the residence of Freeman Taber on E. Mitchell St. this morning. ^ 3-4-1898 He was born in Mount Gilead, O. May 22, 1850; removed to Kendallville at the age of 7 and here he passed the greater portion of his life. He was married to Geraldine Campbell Oct. 2, 1878; died at Cairo, Ill. March 1, aged 47 years 9 months and 7 days. He leaves a widow, father, mother, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-11-1898
Taber Rosaline A (Bingham) was born in Preble, Cortland County, N.Y., Aug. 11, 1826. She moved with her parents to Mt. Gilead, Ohio in 1837 and was there married to Freeman Taber on Sept. 14, 1848. They moved to Kendallville in 1857 where they have since resided. She died at her home on Sept. 8, aged 76 years and 28 days. She leaves a husband and 3 children, beside one son who preceded her. They are Mrs. B. C. Burt, Superior, Neb., Mrs. C. D. Kimball, Kendallville, Ind., H. H. Taber, Harvard, Ill., P. C. Taber, who died March 1, 1898. She also leaves 6 grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Funeral was from the family residence on Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-19-1902
Tackett Ballard, 58, of 311 Gertrude St., Kendallville, died Monday in DeKalb Hospital. He was born in Drift, Ky., Oct. 12, 1921, the son of Kenis and Anna (Johnson) Tackett. On Oct. 14, 1967 in Brimfield he married Dicy Polly. He was an employee of Kendallville Foundry and a member of the True Church of God in Jesus Name. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Helen Holbrook of Garrett, and Lillie Leins of Columbus, Ohio; a son, Ricky of Columbus; a stepdaughter, Moselle Jacob of Rome City; 2 stepsons, Douglas Ritchie of Garrett, and Joe Ritchie of Sassafras, Ky.; a sister, Helen Adkins of Isom, Ky.; 2 brothers, Elmer Dalton of Marion, Ohio, and John Dalton of Wayland, Ky.; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at the church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1980
Tackett Charles E, 48, died Feb. 2 in Goshen General Hospital. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was employed by Sorg Products, Ligonier. He was born Sept. 30, 1928 in Pikesville, Ky. to Robert and Millie (Little) Tackett and married Betty Nelson in Huntington in 1952. Survivors include his parents who live in South Whitley; his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Thaxton and Miss Debra Tackett, both Cromwell; three sons, Robert, Richard and Ronald, all at home; five brothers, Morris, LaOtto, Quinton, North Manchester, Benjamin, Huntington, Larry, South Whitley, and Daniel, Florida; and two grandchildren. Services Saturday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Broadway Christian Chapel. ~ 2-10-1977 + 2-2-1977
Tackett Clyde, 49, of 115 S. Grant St., died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Melvin, Ky., April 6, 1932, he was the son of Levi and Melvina (Burke) Tackett. On June 29, 1957 in Melvin he married Norene Johnson. He had moved from Ky. to Kendallville 16 years ago and was employed as a charger operator at Newnam Foundry. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Phoebe at home; 3 sons, Joey E., Kendallville, and Tim and Lonie at home; 2 sisters, Berniece of Melvin, and Mrs. Cora Tackett of Detroit; 4 brothers, Joe of Rome City, Deamus and Denver of Melvin, and Dingus of Huntington. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Services Tuesday in Community Baptist Church at South Milford. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 11-28-1981
Tackett Dicy, 63, Kendallville, died May 20 in McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Kentucky, the daughter of Joe and Marinda (Gayheart) Polly. She was a member of the True Church of God in Jesus Name, Lisbon. Her husband, Ballard, died in 1980. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Manuel (Moselle) Jacobs of Rome City; two sons, Douglas Ritchie and Joe Nick Ritchie, R. 2, Avilla; two stepdaughters, Helen Holbrook of Garrett, and Lillie Mae Tackett of Columbus, Ohio; and one stepson, Rick Tackett of Garrett; four sisters, Nannie Slone, Avilla, Nannie Polly, Topeka, Holly Ritchie, LaGrange, and Bertha Polly, Indianapolis; a brother, Rail Polly, Hindman, Ky.; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in the Church of the True God in South Milford. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 5-28-1987 + 5-20-1987
Tackett Lee, 58, of Ligonier, died April 11, 2005 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He attended schools in Warsaw and Ohio and had been employed at the Blue Fin Boat Co. in New Paris and at Freudenburg-NOK in Ligonier. He was born Nov. 25, 1946 in Warsaw to Andrew David and Addie (Blanton) Tackett. On Feb. 28, 1986 in Noble County he married Pamela Marie Fry. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Joshua and Trisha Tackett and Dennis Deaton of Pierceton; a daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Kenneth Noe Jr. of Albion; 6 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Mandy Clabaugh of Huntington, Fay Brunner of Palestine, Ind., Polly and Monroe Allen of Packerton, Ind., and Kathleen and James Griffith and Geraldine Blair and Carol Griffith of Warsaw; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Hargus and Evelyn of Warsaw, Frank and Beverly of South Whitley and Ray of Ottway, Ohio; and 6 grandchildren, Karmen, Alex and Zachary Noe, Brianna, Bailea and Tauren Tackett. He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie; and 5 brothers and sisters, Pauline, Charlie and Harkless Tackett, Martha Shepherd and Myrtle Heeter. Services Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-13-2005
Tackett Maurice E, 87, a former resident of LaOtto, died November 12, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett. He was born on November 14, 1925, in Wales, Kentucky, a son of Robert and Melli (Little) Tackett. Employed at Coverall Rental in Fort Wayne for 35 years, he retired as a route salesman for them in 1987. He was a member of Avilla Lodge 460 F&AM, and the Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne. In 1979, he was married to Hilma L. Francis. Surviving are his wife; children, Arlen Tackett of Fort Wayne, Susan Tackett of Churubusco, Linda (Steen) Gronlund of Longmont, Colo., and Veronica May of LaOtto; and two brothers, Larry (Linda) Tackett of South Whitley and Danny (Mary) Tackett of Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers Charles, Ben, Quinton, and Fred Tackett. Funeral, November 17, 2013, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 11-14-2013
Tackett Pamela M, 54, of Albion, died Oct. 30, 2009 at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 20, 1955 in Columbia City, the daughter of Harold and Rose (Lindsey) Fry. She attended Central Noble High School and graduated from Wayne Beauty College in Fort Wayne. She worked at Lyall Electric, Cromwell Products and Tenneco Automotive for the past 20 years as a machine operator. Survivors include her mother; her daughter, Heidi (Kenny) Noe of Albion; grandchildren, Karmen, Alex and Zachary Noe; sisters, Toni Gomez and Debbie Bitting; brothers Len (Tami) Fry, Ed (Joannie) Fry and Chad (Holly) Fry. She was preceded in death by her father and her second husband, Leo Tackett. Funeral Nov. 5 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 11-3-2009
Tackett Robert L, 86, died Sept. 2 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington. He worked at Peabody Seating. Surviving are his wife, Mellie; five sons, Maurice, LaOtto, Ben, Huntington, Quentin, North Manchester, Larry, South Whitley, and Dan of Bradenton, Fla.; three brothers, two sisters and 17 grandchildren. Services Monday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, Fort Wayne. ~ 9-13-1988
Tackett Sarah, 89, R. 1, South Milford Road, died Tuesday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Harold, Ky., Dec. 25, 1895, the daughter of John and Liza (Damon) Hall. She married Sheridan Tackett in Harold, Aug. 16, 1912. He died Oct. 23, 1978. She moved to the Kendallville area 10 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Sola Williams of Printer, Ky., and Gertie Bolen of Kendallville; eight sons, Garrett, Oklahoma City, Jay of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert of Springfield, Ohio, Charlie of Lexington, Ky., Walker of Avilla, and Lee, Joe and Earl, Kendallville; a sister, Ette Hunter; and a brother, John, both of Honaker, Ky.; 59 grandchildren; 94 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services at the House of Prayer south of Corunna. The body was transferred to Hall Brothers Funeral Home, Martin, Ky. ~ 2-21-1985 + 2-12-1985
Tackett Sheridan, 83, R. 1, Kendallville, died today at his residence. Born in Honaker, Ky., Aug. 18, 1896, he was the son of Green and Liza (Johnson) Tackett. He married Sarah Hall in Herald, Ky. in 1911. He had lived in Kendallville the past 2 years coming from Herald. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include the wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Sola Williams, Printer, Ky., and Mrs. Gertrude Bolen, Kendallville; 9 sons, Charlie, Louisville, Ky., Walker, James Hunter, Joe, and Earl of Kendallville, Bob, Springfield, Ohio, Jay, Phoenix, Ariz., Garrett, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Freel, Ecorse, Mich.; 56 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services and burial at Printer, Ky. + 10-?-1978
Tackett Timothy L, 50, of Kendallville, died December 2, 2010, at his residence. He was born in Melvin, Kentucky, on June 19, 1960, to Clyde Tackett and Norine (Johnson) Bowers. He was employed in the maintenance department with Lutheran Life Villages (formerly Shepherd of the Hill nursing home) and The Lamplighter both in Kendallville. Survivors include two brothers, Joe and Jaine Tackett of Kendallville and Lonnie Tackett of Rome City; a sister, Phoebe and Thomas Strange of Kendallville. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Darrell. No funeral. ^12-4-2010
Tague Flora Mae, 80, former resident of the Ligonier and Cromwell community, died Saturday at South View Rest Home in Butler. Funeral was Tuesday at Ligonier Nazarene Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Born in Ripley County, Ind., Feb. 1, 1882, she was the daughter of William and Mary Demaree. She was married to Allen Tague, who died in 1950. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Felty Miller, Kendallville, and Mrs. Gladys Stump of Auburn; 4 sons, Lorane of Goshen, Russell of Auburn, Paul of Syracuse, and Lowell in Mich.; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. + 12-?-1962
Tague Robert, 2-month old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tague of Kendallville, died at the home of his parents last Wednesday from pneumonia. Funeral was last Thursday from the home. Surviving are the parents; his twin brother, Richard Arlen; 2 older brothers, Varl Dane and Donald Lee; and one sister, Barbara Ann. Burial was at Wolcottville. + 10-?-1936
Taite JoAnn, 84, of Kendallville, died January 22, 2012, at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born on August 14, 1927, in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Emma Lucile (Keefer) and Owen D. Poyser. She was raised by her grandparents, Edna (White) and David Keefer, in Ligonier. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1945. She married Robert Taite on August 12, 1956, in Kendallville. He died November 9, 2001. She worked at the Sears Roebuck & Company store upon moving to Kendallville and later as an office worker at Chris Craft and was the Office Manager at NoSag Spring Company. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Paula and Larry Gingerich of Ligonier and Stephanie and John Fleckenstein of South Milford; 3 sons, Ken and Toby Biddle in North Beach, Maryland; Robert John Taite of Lake Forest, Illinois; and Michael James Taite of Muncie; 6 grandchildren, Quentin and Vicki, Karly, Kassidy and Katy, and Nick; 15 great-grandchildren; and a half-sister Janet Harris of Rupert, Idaho. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Jay Taite; a half-brother Kirby Bollinger; and a half-sister, Fran Anderson.  Funeral Jan. 26 at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-24-2012
Taite Robert P, 70, died Nov. 9, 2001 at his Kendallville residence. He was a production supervisor at Kraft Foods for 35 years, retiring in March 1991. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 246 in Albion, Moose Lodge 1301 and Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. He was born in Dallas, Texas on March 24, 1931 to Paul and Margaret (Heasley/Kammerer) Taite. He married JoAnn Poyser in Kendallville on Aug. 12, 1956. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Robert J. of Lake Forest, Ill., Michael J. of Muncie and Thomas J. of Kendallville; a daughter, Stephanie M. of Kendallville; 2 stepchildren; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-11-2001
Taite Thomas J, 48, formerly of Kendallville, died December 10, 2010 at his home in Anderson. He was born November 18, 1962 in Kendallville to Robert and JoAnn (Poyser) Taite. He attended East Noble High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and John Fleckenstein; granddaughter Madalyn Lee and grandson Carter Jay of Lake of the Woods; his mother; and two brothers, Robert John of Lake Forest, Illinois and Michael James of Muncie. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral Dec. 14 at Hite funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-13-2010
Talbert Elma R, 88, of 411 E. Hazel St., Albion, died Thursday (d.4-12-1984) at her residence. Born Oct. 2, 1895 in Green Twp to Jacob F. and Theresia (Kichler) Lindsey, she married Glenn L. Talbert on Oct. 25, 1919 in Albion. He died Feb. 28, 1982. She moved from Auburn to Albion in 1982. Surviving are 3 sisters, Orpha McGuire of Ligonier, Beatrice Barcus of Albion, and Madeliene Hile of Albion; and 4 grandchildren. A son, Dr. Pierre C. Talbert, died in Sept. 1981. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 4-12-1984
Talbert Fred N, 63, died at the Flower Hospital in Toledo, O., May 30. Two weeks ago he had undergone a major operation and late last week peritonitis set in. Funeral was Tuesday from the local Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. He is survived by the widow, Laura; one son, Bonford R. of Defiance, Ohio; 2 daughters, Helen of Detroit, and Margaret Mull of South Bend; one stepson, Russell Beamer of Maumee, Ohio; and one brother, DeWitt of Indianapolis. He was a retired rural mail carrier, having served 30 years in that capacity. His father was the late William Talbert, a member of one of the pioneer families of this section. + 1936
Talbert Helen, about 67, died on March 26, 1965 at her home in Tiffin, Ohio, following a coronary heart attack. Born in Albion on Jan. 24, 1898, the daughter of Fred and Rachel Reed Talbert, she was a registered nurse employed at Mercy Hospital at Tiffin. She is survived by one brother, Bonford, of Tiffin; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Stout of Fort Wayne. Funeral was Monday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1965
Talbert Laura, about 80, (b. 6-27-1869) widow of the late Fred Talbert, and a resident here most of her life, died Oct. 24, 1949 at a nursing home in Detroit. She had fractured a hip in a fall about a year ago. She is survived by a son, Russell of Toledo, Ohio; a stepson, B. Talbert of Tiffin, Ohio; and 2 stepdaughters, Helen Talbert of Detroit, and Mrs. John Stoudt of South Bend. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-?-1949
Talbert Mary M was born at Carmel, Ind., May 9, 1849, and died July 14, 1931 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett, being 82 years, 2 months and 4 days of age. She was married to William Talbert Nov. 16, 1866. They went to live on a farm near Noblesville, Ind. About 1875 they entered the ministry in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. After 3 or 4 years’ service, they retired from the ministry in 1886. She resided at Albion until her death. They had seven children; Carl E., Arthur S., Merton C., Claud and Maud (twins), all deceased; Fred N. of Albion, and DeWitt S. of Indianapolis. She was a member of the local WCTU which she helped to organize. Also surviving are a brother, John Stanton of Carmel, Ind.; a sister, Della Clark of Noblesville; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services at the Wesleyan Church at Albion July 15. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1931
Talbert Merton C, Garrett railroad man, died Tuesday at the home on E. Houston St., Garrett, from heart trouble. He was born in Carmel, Ind. and was 47 years, 3 months and 5 days of age. He lived at Albion before he came to Garrett 20 years ago. He was employed in the train services of the B&O, a conductor for a number of years and also served as assistant trainmaster. He and Beryl (Clear) Zollinger were married 13 years ago. Surviving are the widow; 2 sons, Harry and Edward; his mother Mary M. of Albion; 2 brothers, Fred of Albion and DeWitt of Indianapolis. He was a brother of the late Carl E. Talbert, who died in 1918, and Arthur Talbert, B&O engineer killed at Bremen many years ago. He was a member of the Masonic Order and Order of Railway Conductors. Funeral at the home Thursday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1922
Talbert Pierre C, 60, a surgeon at Caylor-Nickel Hospital, Bluffton, Ind., died Sept. 15, 1981 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, following heart surgery on Sept. 14. Among the survivors are his wife, Paula; 4 sons; his parents, Glenna and Edna, Auburn; 3 aunts, Mrs. Bea Barcus, R. 1, Albion, Mrs. Madeliene Hile, Albion, and Mrs. Orpha McGuire, Ligonier. He was born and raised in Auburn, Ind. and has performed surgery on many people from the Albion area. He was president of the Caylor-Nickel board. Funeral Sept. 18 in First United Methodist Church in Bluffton where he was a member. + 9-?-1981
Talbert Rachel Olive died from meningitis Feb. 22, 1904, aged 35 years, 6 months and 2 days. The youngest daughter of John M and Margaret Reed, she was born in Noble County Aug. 20, 1868. She married Fred N. Talbert Feb. 11, 1897, and they had 3 children, Helen 6, Bonford R., 4, and Margaret about 5 months. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived the husband and 3 children; 3 sisters, Mrs. Laura Kelsey of Mich., Mesdames Mattie and Thella Noe of York Twp; one brother, T. M. of this city; her father. Her mother died Feb. 2, 1897. Obsequies Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1904
Tapp Doris Irene, 84, died March 3, 2001 in the emergency room at Goshen Hospital. She was a partner in Sisters Beauty Shop in Ligonier for over 30 years and at the time of death was employed at Town & Country Mercantile which was founded by her brother, George Kreager. She was a member of Stone's Hill Community Church. She was born June 5, 1916 in Cromwell to Tony and Fern (Moschel) Kreager. On Feb. 23, 1940 in Indianapolis, she married Robert H. Tapp, who died in 1999. Also preceding her in death were 4 brothers, Jake, Jack, George and Howard Kreager. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Karen Tapp of Ligonier; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Phil Hunter of Cromwell; a brother, Bob Kreager of Goshen; 2 sisters, Josephine Wolf of Cromwell and Ruth Elijah of Ligonier; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Stone's Hill Community Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-5-2001
Tapp Hullie, 72, died at his home in Bloomington, Ind. of a heart attack last Saturday. Funeral in Bloomington Monday with burial in that city. Surviving are his widow; 2 sons, including Robert of Cromwell; a daughter; and several grandchildren. + 10-?-1960
Tapp Robert H, 82, died Wednesday in Goshen General Hospital. He was born November 27, 1916 in Bloomington to Robert Hulle and Jesse (Leas) Tapp. On February 23, 1940 in Indianapolis he married Doris Kreager. He had lived in the Noble County area for 50 years and was a heavy equipment operator formerly employed by Maurice Davis, Reith-Riley and Kreager Brothers. He had worked at Cromwell mercantile. He was a member of Stone's Hill Community Church, Cromwell Masonic Lodge 705, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, Goshen Moose Lodge, Ligonier Elks Lodge and Operating Engineers Local 103. Surviving are his wife; one son, Charles of Ligonier; one daughter, Mrs. Phil (Sandy) Hunter of Cromwell; 7 grandchildren, Starr Cox, Toni Whitney, Tiffany Miller, Lisa Metzinger, Jeff, Mike and Christopher Hunter; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray; and a sister, Martha Thrasher. Funeral Saturday in Stone's Hill Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-25-1999
Targgart Amos, about 96, a retired Wolf Lake community farmer, died April 7, 1970 at the Faith Haven Rest Home at Jackson, Mich. He had moved to Jackson about 7 years go. He was married to Bessie Stults in 1900. She died in 1949. Surviving are 2 sons, Clarence of Jackson and Claude of Balboa, Calif.; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral in Churubusco. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1970
Targgart Bessie was born Jan. 27, 1877 and died Dec. 15, 1950. Services at Methodist Church, Wolf Lake Dec. 18. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 12-?-1950
Targgart Charles H, 54, hanged himself last Tuesday in the barn at his home north of Wolf Lake. No motive was learned. He was born Feb. 24, 1872 and died Oct. 26, 1926. The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Targgart, he lived practically all of his life in his native Noble Twp. On March 31, 1895 he was married to Sylvia Blanche Tucker, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Tucker. They had ten children, of whom 2 boys have died - J.D. in infancy, and Bates at the age of 18. Surviving are Elma (Mrs. Elmer Biddle), Treadie (Mrs. Linville Myers), Theodore, "D.A.", Frederick, Richard, Roy and Charles. There are 5 grandchildren living and 2 dead. One brother and 2 sisters have died, and the following survive, Tom and John in Iowa, Ed of Elkhart, Lafe of Chesterton, Ind., Sherm of Kendallville, Frank and Amos of Noble Twp, Mrs. Phillips of Columbia City, Mrs. J. B. Miller and Mrs. Kate Kuhns of Noble Twp, Mrs. Sadie Reade of Okla., and Mrs. William Noteman of Mishawaka. He became a member of the Methodist Church at Wolf Lake where funeral was held Thursday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-?-1926
Targgart Dae H, 82, R. 4, Albion, a retired Noble Twp farmer, died Friday at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born April 30, 1894 to Frank and Myrtle (Addis) Targgart in Noble Twp. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School and Tri-State College in Angola. He taught school at Burr Oak, Bug Island and Port Mitchell. He was later engaged in general farming south of Wolf Lake. He married Hattie Gay on Dec. 24, 1915. She was fatally injured when hit by a car Oct. 15, 1969. Survivors include 3 sons, Dae Jr. and Glenn, R. 4, Albion, Thomas O., R. 1, Churubusco; one daughter, Mrs. Everett (Aldena) Harris, LaOtto; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Weaver, Westville; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1976
Targgart Dae Jr, 78, of Albion, died April 17 in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born Oct. 20, 1920 in Albion to Dae and Hattie (Gay) Targgart. In 1944 in El Paso, Texas, he married Mary Ananias. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and owner of Dae & Mary’s Gravel Pit. Surviving are his wife; a sister, Aldena Harris of LaOtto; and 2 brothers, Glenn of Albion and Thomas O. of Churubusco. Funeral in Orr Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 4-22-1999
Targgart David A, 79, of 1240 S. Martin St., Ligonier, and formerly of R. 1, Wawaka, was dead on arrival today at Goshen Hospital. He was born May 20, 1908 in Albion, the son of Charles and Blanche (Tucker) Targgart. On Aug. 18, 1932 in Decatur, he married Edna Peterson. A lifetime Noble County resident, he was a retired farmer in the Wawaka area and a member of Cosperville United Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Grover (Rose) Weaver of Wawaka; 3 sons, Wayne of Wolcottville, David of Fort Wayne, and Larry of LaGrange; a sister, Treadie Myers of Wawaka; 2 brothers, Richard of Wolcottville, and Charles of Arkansas; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-7-1987
Targgart Dewey C, about 71, a lifetime resident of Noble County, died Feb. 11, 1970 at his home on R. 2, Albion. He was born March 3, 1898, a son of Frank and Myrta Addis Targgart. He married Myrta Winebrenner on Feb. 7, 1920. He was a retired farmer and an employee of the Noble County Highway Department. Surviving are the wife; 2 sons, Herschel and Everett of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Dae of Wolf Lake, and Jesse of Rome City; and one sister, Mrs. Otho (Mildred) Weaver of Ligonier. Funeral Feb. 13 at Bonham, Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1970
Targgart Edna M, 86, of Ligonier, died January 3, 2000 in Kingston of Ligonier. She was born in Topeka and married to David Targgart, who died in 1987. She was a West Noble School Corp. employee, retiring after more than 40 years as a cafeteria cook. She was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are 3 sons, Wayne of Wolcottville, David of Leesburg, and Larry of LaGrange; a daughter, Rose Weaver of Wawaka; a sister, Betty Ryder of Columbia City; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-3-2000
Targgart Emily A (Peterson) was born in Morrow County, Ohio Dec. 25, 1862. She died Jan. 9, 1926 at her home in Elkhart, Ind. at the age of 63 years and 15 days. At the age of 3 years she moved with her parents to Noble County, where she resided until 2 years previous to her death. On Nov. 20, 1892 she married Edward M. Targgart. They had 4 children, the youngest, a son, having died at the age of one year. She leaves her husband; a son, Raymond, a minister in N.C.; 2 daughters, Zella Marie Saiber and Grace Emma Travis of Elkhart, Ind.; one brother, Clinton F. Peterson of South Bend, Ind.; 2 sisters, Malvina James of Ligonier, and Anna E. Russell of Wolf Lake. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. + 1-?-1926
Targgart Everett C, 80, of Columbia City died December 30, 2010 at Miller’s Merry Manor Inc., Columbia City. He was born on July 13, 1930 in Noble County, the son of Dewey and Myrta (Winebrenner) Targgart. He married Donna Holbrook on June 25, 1954. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School with the Class of 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Dana Weatherhead in Columbia City from 1951-1966, then at Sinclair Oil Distribution for four years with his father-in-law. From 1970-1992 he worked at Dana Distribution in Churubusco and after his retirement in 1992 he worked for Columbia City High School, drove the senior citizen van, worked as a janitor for Columbia City United Methodist Church, and at Shindigz in South Whitley. He was a member of the Columbia City United Methodist Church, American Legion, AARP and former member of the Eagles and Moose. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Sharon (Kelly) Taulbee of Columbia City; son, Daniel (Anita) Targgart of Columbia City; three grandsons, Stephen (Tiffany) Taulbee, Jason Taulbee and Joel Targgart; one great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Taulbee. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herschel Targgart. Funeral Jan. 4 at Demoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2011
Targgart Frank P, 68, died at his home near Wolf Lake Jan. 26 from heart disease. He was born near Wolf Lake on March 12, 1870, the son of John and Sarah Targgart. His whole life was spent in this community. On April 20, 1891 he married Myrta Addis, and they had 4 children, Mrs. Clifford Smith of Albion, Dae H. and Dewey of Albion, and Jesse of Fort Wayne. There are 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Sherman, Amos and Edward; and one sister, Mrs. Sophronia Noteman, surviving. Funeral at the Wolf Lake Methodist Church Jan. 29. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1939
Targgart Fred D, 66, R. 3, Ligonier, died Monday in McCray Hospital from cancer. Born July 3, 1910 in Noble County, he was the son of Charles and Blanche (Tucker) Targgart. On Dec. 31, 1933 he married Mary Lecount in Elkhart County. He was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier community and was a retired farmer. He had been employed by DePew’s Plumbing & Heating, Ligonier. He was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, Lions Club, and was a member of Noble County REMC and a director for 18 years. Surviving are the wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred (Miriam) Rossmanith, DeMotte, Mrs. Marilyn Nulf, North Webster; and 2 sons, Arthur, Phoenix, Ariz., and Harold, Topeka; 14 grandchildren; 4 brothers, D. A. and Roy of Wawaka, Richard, Wolcottville, and Charles, Hudson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elma Biddle, Wolcottville, and Mrs. Treadie Myers, Wawaka. Funeral March 31 in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1977
Targgart Glenn O, 78, collapsed while working on his farm near Wolf Lake November 9, 2001. He was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital. He was born in Noble County on February 10, 1923, a son of Dae H. and Hattie (Gay) Targgart. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1941. During WW II he served in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Casablanca. He was discharged from active duty on December 7, 1945. On May 19, 1944 he married June Shively and they spent their married life on a farm in Noble Twp. A farmer for 35 years, he served as the Noble Twp Trustee 1963-1970. In 1975 he was elected Noble County Assessor, a position he held until 1987. He was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Dan (Cheryl) of Churubusco, Doug (Dawn) of Avilla, Ed (Debbie) of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Deb) Gipe, Columbia City; 9 grandchildren, Tim, Angie, Joel, Caleb, Nathan and Karina Targgart, Jason, Jolene and Jeremy Gipe; 2 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Mariah Targgart; a sister, Aldena Harris, LaOtto; and a brother, Tom, Churubusco. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dae Jr. Funeral Tuesday in Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-15-2001
Targgart Hattie A, 72, was killed Oct. 15, in a traffic accident near New Paris. She resided on R. 4, Albion. She was born April 27, 1897 in Rensselaer, daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Burns Gay. She moved with her parents to a farm in Noble County at the age of 7. In 1915 she was married to Dae H. Targgart at Albion and they spent their married lives in Noble Twp. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church. Surviving are the husband; three sons, Dae H. Jr. and Glenn O, both of R. 4, Albion; Thomas O. of R. 2, Churubusco; a daughter, Mrs. Everett Harris (Aldena) of LaOtto; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Gay of California. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Service Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 10-23-1969 + 10-15-1969
Targgart Irene, 92, of Woodview Health Care Center, Fort Wayne, and formerly of Rome City, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 30, 1896 in Albion, the daughter of James and Etta (Busz) Stephenson. On Sept. 30, 1913 she married Jesse Targgart, who died Aug. 20, 1970. She was retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn Schultz, Decatur; a sister, Helen Haycook, Winter Haven, Fla.; a brother, Roy, Albion; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Winteregg-Linn-Haggard Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 9-6-1988
Targgart Jesse G, about 77, of rural Rome City, died Aug. 21, 1970 in McCray Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1892 in Wolf Lake to Frank and Myrta (Addis) Targgart. He was married to Irene Stephenson Sept. 30, 1913 in Wolf Lake. He had resided near Rome City 14 years, having moved there from Albion. He was employed at International Harvester Co. for 33 years. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Jacobs of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Weaver of Ligonier; a brother, Dae H. of Wolf Lake; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral Aug. 23 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1970
Targgart Kenneth L "Butch", 64, died July 31, 2010 at Life Care Center in LaGrange. He was born in Wolf Lake on April 7, 1946, the son of Roy and Mildred (Huser) Targgart. He worked at Starcraft in Topeka and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Syracuse. Surviving are 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Barb Targgart of Wawaka, James and Sharon Targgart of Rome City, and Terry and Mary Targgart of Wawaka; twin sister, Kay and Dave Peterson of Brownsburg; sisters, Flossie Smith of Onaska, Texas, Phyllis Myers of Mongo and Martha Schrock of Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 8-1-2010
Targgart Marianne M, 49, died Aug. 26 in Parkview Hospital from a heart attack. She was born in Fort Wayne Feb. 9, 1937, the daughter of Clarence and Ruby (Holsworth) Felger. She married Larry W. Targgart Feb. 11, 1963 in Fort Wayne. She had worked as secretary for Judge Howard Peterson, NIPSCO, and most recently in the office of the town clerk-treasurer, all in LaGrange. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Ruby Garr, Avilla; two daughters, Dawn and Marla, both at home; a son, Scott of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Joann) Keller of Columbia City; two brothers, Jack Jacquay of Garrett and James Felger of Avilla; and two grandchildren. Services Saturday in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. ~ 9-4-1986 + 8-26-1986
Targgart Mary, 84, died March 12, 2007 at The Laurels of DeKalb nursing home. She was born August 15, 1922 in Kendallville to George and Alice (Owens) Ananias. She married Dae Targgart in 1944 in El Paso, Texas. He died April 17, 1999. She was a 1940 graduate of Kendallville High School. Surviving are 2 brothers, Basil "Bill" Ananias of Spokane, Wash., and John Ananias of Albion; 3 half-sisters, Helen Bowersock of Kendallville, Angela Benschneider of Fort Wayne and Alexandria Kales of Elgin, Ill. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Martha Rawles and Connie Bowden. Services Thursday in Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 3-14-2007
Targgart Mary A, 90, died Sept. 16, 2002 a LaGrange Community Hospital. She worked as a clerk at Miller's Grocery Store in Topeka and was a member of Wawaka Church of the Brethren. She was born July 6, 1912 to C. Fred and Jessie (Young) Domer in Rome City. She married Theodore R. Targgart in Wawaka on April 21, 1934. He died in Nov. 1953. She was also preceded in death by a sister and 7 brothers. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and James Eberly of LaGrange; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Clara Targgart of Wawaka; 2 sisters, Harriet Moyer of LaGrange and Margaret Horn of Topeka; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Eden Cemetery, Topeka. ^ 9-17-2002
Targgart Mary R, formerly of Ligonier, died Wednesday in Grace Village, Winona Lake. She was born March 19, 1915 in Ligonier to Vern and Rena (Hoover) Lecount. She married Frederick Targgart on December 31, 1933 in Millersburg. He died in 1977. She had been employed by Ligonier Rubber Co. for more than 30 years. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and was its pianist, and Perry Twp Homemakers' Club. Surviving are 2 sons, F. Arthur Targgart of Phoenix, Ariz., and Harold Targgart of Ligonier; 2 daughters, Miriam Rossmanith of Demotte and Marilyn Nulf of North Webster; a brother, Carl Lecount of South Bend; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-23-1993
Targgart Mildred Ruth, 90, of Wawaka, died Oct. 30, 2006 at Life Care Center of LaGrange. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. She was born Nov. 24, 1915 in Ohio to Jessie and Ethel (Gill) Huser. She married Roy Targgart on March 28, 1937 in Churubusco. He died April 13, 1981. Surviving are 8 children and their spouses, Flossie Smith of Onalaska, Texas, Phyllis and Don Myers of Mongo, Martha and George Schrock of Ligonier, Bill and Barb Targgart and Terry and Mary Targgart of Wawaka, Kenny Targgart of LaGrange, Kay and Dave Peterson of Brownsburg, and Jim and Sherry Targgart of Rome City; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Donna Belle Shell of Ligonier; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Tim Schrock; and a great-granddaughter, Brook Targgart. Services Thursday in J.A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-31-2006
Targgart Myrta, 74, (b.3-27-1873 - d.12-30-1947) died last night in Richmond. A native and resident here most of her life, she was the widow of Frank Targgart. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Smith, Albion; 3 sons, Jesse and Dewey, Albion, and Dae, Churubusco; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Cutshaw, Chicago; and 3 brothers, James Addis, Churubusco, and Forrest and William Addis, this city. Services Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1947
Targgart Myrta V, 101, died July 17, 2001 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City. Surviving are 2 sons, Hershel and Everett of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Her husband, Dewey C. Targgart, died in 1970. Services Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-19-2001
Targgart Raymond P died of cancer August 5, 1991 in his Lake Oswego home. He was born August 23, 1893 in Albion and graduated from Albion High School in 1910. He served in the U.S. Army during WW I and was a 1921 graduate of the Cleveland Bible Institute. He married Carolyn F. Hale on May 27, 1921 in Cleveland. She died in 1966. He married Delores Dennis on November 3, 1972. He served as pastor at various churches and as a field missionary. He and his wife served as foster parents for more than 50 children. Survivors include his daughters, Esther Sink of Tigard, Miriam Maier of Lake Oswego and Pat Chestnut of West Linn; 2 stepchildren; a sister, Grace Travis of Deming, N.M.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday in Lake Oswego United Church of Christ. Burial, Willamette National Cemetery. +8-3-1991
Targgart Richard, 76, of Wolcottville, died Oct. 2, 1989 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born at Wolf Lake to Charles and Sylvia Blanche Tucker Targgart, he married Dorothy May Hodge March 10, 1934 in Rome City. He moved from Albion to Wolcottville in 1937. He was a printer and publisher and owned and operated Wolcottville Printing since 1937, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Wolcottville United Methodist Church, Wolcottville Lions Club, Meridian Sun Masonic Lodge F&AM, LaGrange, Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Carolyn) Bickley, and a son, Duane, both of Wolcottville; a brother, Charles of Arkansas; a sister, Treadie Myers of Wawaka; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 10-2-1989
Targgart Roger Lee, 53, of Wawaka died April 6, 2009 at Goshen General Hospital. He had worked as a foreman at Starcraft RV for nearly 30 years. He was born Dec. 8, 1955 in LaGrange to Ronald and Clara Mae (High) Targgart. He married Crystal Conrad in June 1979 in Wawaka. Surviving are his parents in Kendallville; his wife; 3 children and their spouses, Matthew and Robin Targgart of Ligonier, Travis and Candice Targgart of Kimmell and Stacey and Travis Holton of Coeur d'Arlene, Idaho; and a sister, Karen Lambright of Topeka. Services Saturday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-9-2009
Targgart Ronald E, 73, of Kendallville, died June 7, 2010 at his residence. He had worked for Frick Services in Wawaka for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He was employed the past 11 years as a courier for Campbell & Fetter Bank. He was a member of the Wawaka Brethren Church. He was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Noble County to Ted and Mary (Domer) Targgart. He married Clara High on June 14, 1955. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Karen Lambright of Topeka; a daughter-in-law, Crystal Targgart of Wawaka; 5 granchildren, Rachel Eminger, Matthew (Robyn) Targgart, Travis (Candice) Targgart, Adam Lambright and Stacey (Travis) Holton; 2 great-grandsons, Tyler Eminger and Layne Targgart; and a sister, Barbara (James) Eberly of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee. Funeral Friday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-8-2010
Targgart Roy Elbert, 65, of R. 1, Wawaka, died Monday at his residence from a heart attack. Born March 25, 1916 in Noble County, he was the son of Charles and Blanche (Tucker) Targgart. On March 28, 1937 in Churubusco he married Mildred Huser. He was a lifetime Noble County resident and farmer and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Flossie) Smith of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Don (Phyllis) Myers of Mongo, Mrs. George (Martha) Schrock of Ligonier, and Mrs. David (Kay) Peterson of Brownsburg; 4 sons, William, Kenneth and Terry Jay of Wawaka, and James of Rome City; 2 sisters, Elma Biddle, Wolcottville, and Treadie Myers, Wawaka; 3 brothers, D. A., R. 1, Wawaka, Richard, Wolcottville, and Charles, Hudson; and 21 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Asbury United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 4-?-1981
Targgart Sylvia Blanche was born in Decatur County, Ind. Sept. 10, 1875, the daughter of David and Susan Tucker. She is survived by her stepmother, Mrs. S. A. Tucker; 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Fifty-two years ago this March 31 she was married to Charles H. Targgart, who died in Oct. 1926. They had 10 children, 2 of whom, J. D. and Bates, preceded her in death. Surviving are Mrs. Elmer Biddle of Wolcottville, Mrs. Linville Myers of Wawaka, David A. and Roy E. of Wawaka, Charles J. of Fort Wayne, Richard H. of Wolcottville, Fred D. and Theodore R. of Ligonier. There are 29 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Albion Methodist Church. She died March 30, 1947. Services April 2 at the Methodist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1947
Targgart Theodore R, about 47, died Nov. 18, 1953 at his home on R. 3, Ligonier. He was a native of Noble County and had recently submitted to surgery. Surviving are the wife, Mary Alice; a son, Ronald Edward; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elmer Biddle of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Linville Myers of Wawaka; 5 brothers, D. A. and Roy of Wawaka, Fred of Ligonier, Richard of Wolcottville, and Charles of Fort Wayne. Funeral at Wawaka Church of the Brethren. Burial, Eden Cemetery. + 11-?-1953
Targgart Verba L, 64, of 215 South St., LaGrange, died Tuesday at the LaGrange Hospital. Born Feb. 5, 1920 in Rome City, she was the daughter of Howard and Mable (Caldwell) Ramsby. A retired employee of Magnavox, Fort Wayne, she was a member of the Helmer United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Jay of Hudson, and Billy Joe of Richmond; 3 sisters, Mrs. Gerry (Vera) Amick of South Bend, Lorayne Martin of LaGrange, and Mrs. Wally (Kate) Neumann of League City, Texas; 2 brothers, Logan of Ligonier, and Keith of Elkhart. Services Saturday at Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 11-20-1984
Tarlton Elizabeth (Fountain) died at the home of her mother east of this place Saturday from consumption, at the age of 44 years, 11 months. She was born in DeKalb County, Indiana, April 19, 1853. She married Joseph E. Tarlton on March 2, 1873. They had three children - Richard E., William J. and Sadie Josephine, and of these, the latter two have preceded her in death. She was baptized in the Wesleyan Methodist Church at the age of 14. Funeral services were held at the Union Church on Monday. ~ 3-24-1898 She was laid to rest in a cream plush couch casket - the finest and most elaborate ever used in this section. Funeral Monday. ^ 3-25-1898 She was the daughter of William Fountain, among the early settlers of DeKalb County. ^ 4-1-1898
Tarlton Everett T "Peck", 72, of Albion, died in his residence October 27, 1999. He was born March 25, 1927 in Garrett, a son of John and Anna (Addis) Tarlton. On April 3, 1954 at Bear Lake he married Mildred A. Weible. A lifetime Albion resident, he was retired from a farm repair service. He was a Golden Eagle of the Albion Eagles Lodge No. 2455. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Kathy Cluff Braglin of Clayton, N.C., Roberta Good of Albion, and Mary Campbell of Ligonier; 3 sons, Joe of Pierceton, Mark and Milt of Albion; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike. Services and burial, Sweet Cemetery at a later date. + 10-27-1999
Tarlton Florence, 66, was born June 15, 1906 in Noble County to Asa and Lizzie (Conklin) McCreary. She married Lester Tarlton April 11, 1925 in Albion. He survives. She was a former Electric Motors Co. employee at Garrett before moving to LaGrange. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Garrett and the Eagles Auxiliary of Kendallville. She died Tuesday at her home on Royer Lake near LaGrange. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. L. A. Kresse, Howe; Mrs. Delmar Shirley, Garrett; two sons, Richard and Calvin L., both of Garrett; two brothers, Floyd McCreary, Elkhart, Leslie McCreary, Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Hazel Owen, Avilla, Eva Bills, Ligonier, and Martha Mapes, Kendallville; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Feb. 2 in Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 2-8-1973 + 1-?-1973
Tarlton Haley V, 86, of Kendallville, died Oct. 20, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Oct. 14, 1924 in Handshoe, Ky, the daughter of Charlie and Amanda Vanderpool. She worked at Cooper Engineered Products for 20 years, retiring in 1981. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth (Ronald) Woehnker of Corunna, her sons, Marv (Valerie) Crager of Avilla and David (Julie) Crager of Auburn; her stepsons, Richard and Robert Tarlton of Tenn., a stepdaughter, Laura Metcalf of Tenn.; a brother, Bill (Phyllis) Vanderpool of Wolcottville; a sister, Effie Hughes of Martin, Ky.; her grandchildren, Alan Woehnker, Lisa Wichman, Amanda Lutter, Emily Nelson, Jeremy, Kimberly, and Travis Crager; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first and second husbands, Willie Crager, and Richard Tarlton. Funeral Saturday at Pinnington-McComb Funeral & Cremation Services, Auburn. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 10-21-2010
Tarlton James K, 69 of Garrett died Dec. 6, 2010, at his residence. He was an engineer at Eaton Corp. for 35 years before retiring in 2001. He was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Auburn to Marion James and Helen (Hatas) Tarlton. He married Debbie K. Secrest on Nov. 1, 2002. Surviving are his wife; three children with his former wife Faye, James Jr. and Beth Tarlton, Dave and Wendy Tarlton and Bobbie and Glenn Geyer all of Garrett; three stepchildren; two brothers, Marion and Peggy Tarlton of Garrett and Steve Tarlton of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Melanie and Don Bateman of Wolcottville and Judy and Richard Delucaney of Benton Harbor, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Henry, Samantha, Brian and Blake Tarlton; Alex, Justin and Alyssa Shidler; six step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Eli, Keria and Chole. Funeral Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home. ^ 12-8-2010
Tarlton Lester, 76, of R. 1, LaGrange, died Thursday in the LaGrange Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1905 in Green Center, the son of John and Anna (Addis) Tarlton. He first married Florence McCreary, who died in 1973. On April 26, 1974 he married Ruth Martin, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence A. (Anna Mae) Kresse of Howe, and Mrs. Delmar (Marjorie) Shirley of Waterloo; two sons, Richard M. of LaGrange, and Calvin L. of Garrett; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Thomas (Carolyn) Mortimore of Germany; three stepsons, Charles Martin of Garrett, Larry Martin of Ligonier, and Kenneth Martin of Kendallville; two brothers, Everett of Albion, and Earl of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-8-1981
Tarlton Mike A, 12, of R. 3, Albion, died Jan. 7, 1971 at McCray Hospital. He had been ill with muscular dystrophy since he was 18 months old. He was born December 10, 1958 in Auburn to Everett and Mildred (Weible) Tarlton. His father is co-owner of the Farmer’s Welding & Tractor Repair. Surviving are the parents; three sisters, Private Kathryn Tarlton of San Antonio, Texas, Roberta and Mary Ann, at home; three brothers, Joe of Ligonier, and Mark and Milt at home; a grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Addis. Services Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 1-?-1971
Tarlton Mildred A, 76, of Albion, died January 15, 2012 at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Clarence H. and Lillian Agnes (Reffelt) Weibel. She married Everett “Peck” T. Tarlton on April 3, 1954, in Bear Lake, Indiana. He died on October 27, 1999. She retired from Acaidia in Ligonier after 5 years of service. She was a member of the Albion Eagles Post 2455 Women’s Auxiliary. Surviving are 3 daughters, Kathy (Robert) Braglin of Clayton, North Carolina; Roberta (Terry) Good of Kendallville and Mary (Dan) Campbell of Ligonier; 3 sons, Joe (Ruth) Tarlton of Pierceton, Indiana, Mark Tarlton of Albion, and Milt (Sheila) Tarlton of Albion; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, William and Phyllis Weibel of New Port Richey, Florida. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Tarlton; and 2 great-grandchildren, Hannah and Haley. Cremation, then burial at Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2012
Tarlton Novella, 91, died June 2, 2007 at her nephew's home. She was born Feb. 2, 1916 in DeKalb County to Elmer and Evelyn (Shutt) Tarlton. A Garrett resident for 75 years, she was a farmer until age 85. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Marion "James", Sam, Lyle and Theo; and a half-brother, Dick Carnahan. Services Wednesday at Thomas Funeral Home. Burial Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2007 She died from injuries sustained during a beating in what was suspected to have been a burglary at her home.
Tarlton Richard M, 69, of Kendallville, died Sept. 30 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 8, 1928 in Garrett. His parents were Lester and Florence (McCreary) Tarlton. He married Haley Vanderpool Feb. 19, 1972 in South Milford. He worked as a mechanic and building maintenance for the Indiana State Highway Department for 18 years, retiring in 1990. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Garrett Eagles and Sturgis, Mich. VFW. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Richard Alan of Lenora, Tenn., Anthony of Bourbon, and Robert of Mishawaka; one daughter, Laura Jane Metcalf of Lenora, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Ruth Woehnker of Corunna; 2 stepsons, Marvin Crager of Avilla and David Crager of Auburn; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, Calvin Lee of Garrett; and 2 sisters, Marge Shirley of Waterloo and Annamae Kresse of Howe. Services Friday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 10-9-1997
Tarlton Rosetta, 70, Noble County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Shanabarger at Churubusco. She was born in Noble County and was married to James Tarlton who died 2 years ago. She is survived by 2 sons, John of Garrett, Elmer of Noble County; 2 daughters, Mrs. Shanabarger, Mrs. William Welsheimer of Fulton; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Joseph and Newman Growcock of Noble County; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Nettie Williams of DeKalb County, Mrs. Millia Jordan of Noble County, and Mrs. Fred Jones of Kendallville. ^ 3-13-1934
Tarlton Ruth E, 92, of Kendallville, died March 8, 2010, in Lutheran Life Villages, Kendallville. She retired from Taylor Made in Kendallville in 1978. She was a life member of VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary, past member of the Kendallville Moose Lodge, and attended the South Milford Church of Christ. She was born July 6, 1917, in DeKalb County to Albert and Esther (Ladd) Schulthess. On April 27, 1974, she married Lester Tarlton. He preceded her in death in 1981. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Tom Mortimore of Kendallville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Alice Martin of Garrett, Larry and Betty Martin of Ligonier and Kenny and Lois Martin of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren, Tina Marie and Todd Reighter of Auburn, Michael Allen Martin of Auburn, Robert Foust of Kendallville, Tab and Amy Foust of Kendallville, Dawn and Don Reed of Edon, Ohio, Lori and Dave Preston of Kendallville, Christine and Robert Conrad of Ligonier, Tonia Hotchkiss of Kendallville, Tara and Gabe Norris of Albion, and Brian and Sidonia Martin of Wolcottville; 17 great-grandchildren, Jerimiah Foust, Robert Foust, Chris Elser, Michelle Keck, Raymond Reed, Spenser Reed, Holly Ort, Amanda and Rick Naatz, Nicole Preston, Kayla Preston, Samantha Preston, Jessica Conrad, Alyssa Conrad, Madalyn Hotchkiss, Ryan Hotchkiss, Lane Norris and Owen Norris; four great-great-grandchildren, Madison Naatz, Noelani Foust, Kody Martin and Briana Rae Reed. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lisa Lash; two brothers, Don and Earl Schulthess; and a half brother, Dale Schulthess. Funeral March 11 at Young Family Funeral Home Burial, Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. ^ 3-9-2010
Tarney Nedric Joseph, 53, a former resident of rural Churubusco in Noble County, died Oct. 23 at Valley View Health Care Center in Elkhart. Born in South Bend on Sept. 24, 1945, he spent most of his life on the family farm in Swan Twp. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are his parents, Ned J. and Laura Mae (Arnold) Tarney of rural Churubusco; a daughter, Stacey Fowler of Jacksonville, Fla.; 2 sisters, Dixie Stouder of Fort Wayne and Wanda Gail Horvath-Cambron of Middlebury; and one grandson. Private graveside services at Eel River Cemetery. ~ 11-5-1998
Tarney Warren Eugene, 63, of Kendallville, died June 29, 1993 in the emergency room at McCray Hospital. He was born January 25, 1930 in Kendallville, the son of Warren H. and Marvel (Carrick) Tarney. He married Margaret Joan Eshelman March 21, 1953 in Kendallville. He was an accountant at McCray Refrigeration 1954-1970, and 1970 to present he was an auditor with the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist; American Legion Post 86; and was a Korean Conflict veteran. Surviving are his wife; a son, Jon J. of LaGrange; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Jill) Tagtmeyer of Angola; 6 grandchildren, Danielle Tagtmeyer, Ashley; Aislinn and Sean Tarney, Andrea and Luke Sibert; 2 brothers, James L. May, Holland, Mich., and Jerome D. Songer, Fort Wayne; and a cousin, Suzanne Gushwa, Wolcottville. Funeral July 1 at Trinity Church. + 6-29-1993
Tarr Harold W, 75, 1120 Skinner Lake Road, died Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a retired machine operator for Tokehim Corp., Fort Wayne, with more than 25 years service. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Albion, the Eagles of Albion, and the Quarter Century Club at Tokheim. He is survived by his wife, Grace E.; 2 brothers, Guy of Cheverly, Md., and Auston of Tucson, Ariz.; and one sister, Nellie Weikart of Angola. Services Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Tartter Charles died at the residence of his mother on S. Main St. Sept. 19, aged 20 years 2 months and 27 days. Being the oldest he was looked upon as a father to the fatherless sisters and brother. ^ 9-25-1903
Tartter Rose C, 98, of Kendallville, died Aug. 9 in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born Aug. 18, 1899 in Bedford to Joseph and Maria (Schlosser) Demske. On May 21, 1918 in Kendallville she married Frederick C. Tartter who died Aug. 15, 1963. A lifetime Kendallville resident, she was retired from the Wheel Works in Kendallville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Surviving are a sister, Agnes Brackevelt of Mishawaka; 3 grandchildren, David Shore of N.J., Kimberly Walker of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Sandra Thawley of Reisterstown, Md.; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen Shore, in 1982; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Mass was in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-27-1998
Tate Merrill, 60, died at Weston County Hospital at Newcastle, Wyo. July 27, 1964. He was the son of George H. and Mary Esther Tate. He is survived by his wife; 2 daughters, 3 sons, 13 grandchildren; one sister, Joyce Long of Chugwater, Wyo., and one brother, Gordon of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The Tate family moved to Chugwater in 1916. + 7-?-1964
Tate Richard Baxter, son of James Tate of Orange Twp, died in the Marine Hospital at Cairo, Ill. March 28 of measles. His father and brother were summoned but did not arrive there until after he was buried. He has been a wanderer from home for the past 9 years and for the past 7 years his friends did not know his whereabouts. His father had advertised for him and made numerous inquiries but to no avail. He was nearly 27 years of age and unmarried. ^ 3-9-1888
Tatman Clarence W, 68, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert (Delores) Richards, R. 1, Churubusco, Wednesday. He was born Aug. 11, 1912 in Fort Wayne, the son of William and Elizabeth (McCormick) Tatman. He married Dorothy Rondot. He was a 30-year resident of Rome City and retired truck driver for Warner Continental out of Chicago, Ill. He was a member of St. Gaspar Church, Rome City, and 710 Teamsters Union in Chicago. Surviving are his wife; his mother; and daughter; 5 sons, William of New Haven, James of Fort Wayne, Daniel of Rome City, Steven of Kendallville, and Joseph of Columbus; 5 sisters, Esther Barker of Roland Heights, Calif., Velma of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Bill (Elwilda) Lewis of Jackson, Mich., Loretta Brady of Kendallville, and Mrs. Kenneth (Evelyn) Pangburn of La Puenta, Calif.; a brother, Bernard of New Haven; 18 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass Friday in St. Gaspar Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Tatman Dorothy Gertrude, 88, of Avilla, died June 24, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. On January 15, 1916 in Huntertown she was born to Charles A. and Carrie L. (Foss) Rondot. On November 17, 1934 in Fort Wayne she married Clarence W. Tatman. He died September 17, 1980. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Robert Richards, Churubusco; 5 sons and 4 daughters-in-law, James C. and Judy of San Jacinto, Calif., Daniel and Barb of Rome City, Steven A. and Diana of Harlan, Joseph E. and Kim of Marietta, Ga., and William C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Frances Rondot, Cranston, R.I.; a sister, Charleen Bauman of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were 2 sisters, Julie Widner and Ruth Wilke. A homemaker, she spent most of her life in Rome City. Services at St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 7-1-2004
Tatman Mark Lee, 35, of Syracuse, died Wednesday in Indiana University Medical Center from a kidney ailment. He was Syracuse clerk-treasurer. Surviving are his mother, Elgia Tatman of Syracuse; a sister, Charlotte Jessie of Cromwell; 2 brothers, Don E. of Cromwell, and Stephen of Portland; and a grandmother, Charlotte Werick of Syracuse. Services Saturday in Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial, Syracuse Cemetery. + 10-23-1989
Taulbee Chester, 76, of LaOtto, died Aug 28 at home. He was born March 22, 1911 in Jackson, Ky. to Wayne and Emiline Likens Taulbee. He married Mary Gillum on April 20, 1932. The couple first lived in Edgerton, Ohio, and moved to LaOtto in 1953. He was a farmer and retired in 1973 from Huntertown Grain Company. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Codell of Kendallville, Bob of Fort Wayne, and Rick of Auburn; three daughters, Viola Butler of Churubusco, Reva Christlieb of Provo, Utah, and Judy Vanderbosch of Grafton, Ohio; a brother, Jeff, of Bertha County, Ky.; a sister, Easter Barnett of Bertha County; and 23 grandchildren. Two daughters, Juaelle and Gaynelle, and a son, Harold, are deceased. Services Monday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 9-3-1987 + 8-28-1987
Taulbee Codell, 63, died Monday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He was born June 9, 1935 in Hazard, Ky., to Chester and Mary (Gillum) Taulbee. He lived in Kendallville most of his life and worked for Newnam Foundry. Surviving are 2 sons, Darrel of Auburn and Codell Jr. of Huntertown; 3 sisters, Eula Vanderbosch of Cleveland, Ohio, Viola Butler of Churubusco, and Reva Christlieb of Utah; 2 brothers, Bob of Fort Wayne and Rick of Auburn; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One son, John, died in 1998. Funeral Thursday in Lake View Cemetery chapel. + 3-8-1999
Taulbee Daleen J, 55, of Kendallville. She was a licensed practical nurse. She had worked for CompreCare Home Health in Kendallville and Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was currently employed by Miller’s Merry Manor in LaGrange and Kendallville Manor in Kendallville. She was a member of Grace Christian Church in Kendallville. She was born January 19, 1959, in Kendallville to Bernard and Joan (Leatherman) Bushong. On September 15, 1979, in Albion she married Michael J. “Mike” Taulbee. Surviving are her husband; her mother; a daughter, Janelle (Matt) Spencer of Fishers; a son, Adam (Samantha) Taulbee of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren, Nella Spencer, Knox Spencer and Crew Spencer; a sister, Michele (Greg) Bricker of Albion; 2 brothers, Michael (Kim) Bushong of North Vernon and Steve (Jackie) Bushong of Albion. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will January 27, 2014, at 10 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial,  Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 1-24-2014
Taulbee Harold Lloyd, 44, R. 1, LaOtto, died Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 5, 1940 in Taulbee, Ky., the son of Chester and Mary (Gillum) Taulbee. He married Marjorie Lou Gadomski Nov. 7, 1959. He was a 19-year resident of LaOtto and had been employed by Newnam Foundry in Kendallville for 21 years. Surviving are his wife and parents; two daughters, Rebecca and Donna; and two sons, David and James, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Viola) Butler, Churubusco; Mrs. Melvin (Reva) Christlieb, Provo, Utah; and Mrs. Terry (Judy) Vanderbosch of Ohio; three brothers, Caudill of Kendallville, Bob of Fort Wayne and Ricky of Auburn. Services Wednesday at Ege Catholic Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. ~ 1-17-1985 + 1-14-1985
Taulbee Jeremy D, 21, of Kendallville, died Friday in a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of County Roads 600N and 500E. He was a laborer at L.D.M. Technologies. He was born in Kendallville on February 18, 1978 to John E. and Sandra (Charles) Taulbee. His father died July 7, 1998. Surviving are his mother; 2 sisters, Amy Taulbee and Brooke Hyde of Kendallville. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-23-1999
Taulbee John E, 40, died Tuesday in the emergency room of McCray Hospital following a car-train accident near Avilla. He was born in Kendallville April 28, 1958 to Codell and Bessie (Pearson) Taulbee. He was employed by Reclaimers in Kendallville. Surviving are his father; a daughter, Amy, and a son, Jeremy; 2 brothers, Darrel of Auburn and Codell Jr. of Huntertown. Funeral Friday in Hite Funeral Home. + 7-7-1998
Taulbee Lewis, 44, Smith Twp resident of R. 4, Columbia City, died at his home Dec. 24. He was born Nov. 1, 1934, a son of Price and Josie Young Taulbee of Breathitt County, Ky. His family moved to Indiana when he was young and he grew up in the Churubusco area. He graduated from high school there and had a degree in highway engineering. He received the Churubusco Jaycees Outstanding Citizen Award in 1967. He was employed by the Indiana State Highway Commission since 1958 as a project supervisor in the Fort Wayne District. He married Wanda J. Miller Sept. 9, 1967 and they lived in Whitley County. She died May 25, 1975. Survivors are his parents of Columbia City; 5 brothers, J. T. of Plant City, Fla., Harold of Columbia City, Sam of R. 4, Columbia City, Paul of El Paso, Texas, and Price of Fort Wayne; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Jetmore and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Columbia City. Services at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City Dec. 28. Burial, South Park Cemetery. + 12-24-1978
Taulbee Mary, 76, LaOtto, died July 9, 1992 at her residence on Old State Rd. 3 N. She was born August 13, 1915 in Jackson, Ky., a daughter of Al and Lorina (Holbrook) Gillum. On April 23, 1933 she married Chester Taulbee. He died August 28, 1987. She lived in Edgerton, Ohio and Garrett before moving to the LaOtto area. Surviving are sons Rick of Auburn, Bob and Codell of Kendallville; daughters, Mrs. DeWayne (Viola) Butler of Churubusco, Reva Christlieb of Provo, Utah, and Mrs. Terry (Judy) Vanderbosch of Elyria, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services Monday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 7-9-1992
Taulbee Nicholas J was stillborn Sept. 11, 2006 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis to David Taulbee and Jessica Quesenberry. Also surviving are 3 sisters, Taylor, Jordan and Ashley Taulbee; grandparents, Scott and Tamara Miller of Kendallville, Judy Whitmer of Avilla, and Joseph Quesenberry of Avilla; great-grandparents, Worley and Alma Gibson of Kendallville and Delores Combs of Erlanger, Ky. Graveside services at Sweet Cemetery today. ^ 9-14-2006
Taylor Allen O "Al", 62, former Avilla resident, died May 30 in Garrett Hospital. Funeral was Wednesday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. He was born May 24, 1903 in Shelbyville. He was married Oct. 14, 1938 in Auburn to the former Fern Baker, who survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. George C. Stark Jr., Fort Wayne; two brothers, Robert and Earnest of Houston, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Leona Williams, Portland, Ore. The Taylors owned and operated the Village Inn Café on E. Albion St. in Avilla for three years. He was a member of the S. Randolph Church of Christ, Garrett. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. ~ 6-3-1965
Taylor Atla J, 95, Kendallville, died October 13, 1994 at his home. He was born July 25, 1899 in LaGrange, the son of John and Estella (Brailier) Taylor. He was the founder and owner of Taylor's Shoe Store, retiring in 1969. He married Esther B. Flanders September 29, 1923 in Coldwater, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Ehlers, Kendallville; 2 grandchildren, Scott Ehlers and Chris Boszor; 3 great-grandchildren, Angie and Summer Boszor and Megan Ehlers; 2 sisters, Violet Cunningham of Fort Wayne and Cleo Leas of Clearwater, Fla.; and a brother, Arthur of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-13-1994
Taylor Betty L, 87, of Kendallville, was found in her home on  October 27, 2013, having passed away earlier. She was born in Flint, Indiana, on August 5, 1926, to Paul A. and Beulah (Robinson) Arnold. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1944 and also from lab tech school in St. Louis. She married John Allen Taylor on May 3, 1950, in Kendallville and he died in April of 1987. She was a lab technician and employed 35 years at McCray Hospital in Kendallville before she retired in 1986. She was a member of the Trinity Church United Methodist. Survivors include her sister, Hilda Caywood of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Harold Arnold, Homer Arnold and Paul Arnold Jr., and 4 sisters, Mildred Shutts, Pauline Lehman, Gladys Lehman and Emma Jane Arnold. Funeral, November 1, 2013. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ^ 10-31-2013
Taylor Cleo E, 81, of Ligonier, died Thursday in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born August 1, 1917 in Noble County to Dora and Edith (Growcock) Fausnaugh. In 1937 in Albion she married Leland Taylor. He died in 1964. A lifetime Noble County resident, she had been employed by Essex Wire Co. Surviving are 8 sons, James, Ronald, Joe and Larry of Ligonier, Robert of Wolf Lake, Jerry of Kimmell, Harry of Albion and Richard of Cromwell; 2 daughters, Sharon Young of Kimmell, and Mrs. Bud (Beverly) Todd of Albion; a sister, Mrs. Joe (Gilva) Miller of Kimmell; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-7-1999
Taylor Clifford J, 79, of Howe, died Friday in LaGrange County Hospital. He was born April 29, 1887 in Clay Twp, LaGrange County, a son of Oregon and Naomi (Carnahan) Taylor. He was married to Stella Hart on July 29, 1910 in Howe. He was a farmer and was a member of Howe Presbyterian Church and Lodge 698 F&AM. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. John (Ilene) Hall of South Bend, and Mrs. Paul (Rilla) Seybert of Sturgis; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Isaiah Kramer of San Mateo, Calif. Funeral Monday in Shoup Funeral Home in Howe. Burial, Riverside Cemetery in Howe. + No date
Taylor David Spencer died at his Los Angeles home on Dec. 5, 1944. He resided in Albion previous to removing to Los Angeles 24 years ago and is survived by his widow, Bertha (Rush); 2 sons, Major Robert R. and Private Donald B. Funeral was Dec. 9 at Forest Lawn from the Little Church of Flowers. He was associated with the Title Insurance & Trust Co. until he retired. Recently he had served as an inspector at the Army Air Force Supply depot. He was a son of Austin Taylor, former Albion resident. Before going to Calif. he was cashier in the Mier State Bank at Ligonier. + 12-?-1944
Taylor Develia, the daughter of Nehemiah and Eleanor Brooks, was born in Huron County, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1841. Her early life was spent in Huron County near Greenfield. After completing the necessary education she taught school in Huron County for several years. On June 5, 1867 she married Austin E. Taylor who had just returned from 3 years’ service in the Civil War. About 1871 they settled on a farm in Swan Twp, where their 3 sons, David, Fred and Tom, were born. They later moved to the Edwards farm one mile east of Albion, where they lived for about 20 years, then moving to Albion. She was a member of the Woman’s Relief Corps, WCTU, The Literary and Historical Club and was a member of the Universalist Church. She died Feb. 3, 1939 at the home of her son Tom in Wyandotte, Mich., aged 97 years, 3 months and 13 days. Three sons, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren survive. Funeral last Monday at Bonham Funeral Home. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 2-?-1939
Taylor Dexter L, 69, of R. 1, Cree Lake, died today at his residence. Born April 12, 1915 in Waterloo, he was the son of Lawton and Marietta (Guysinger) Taylor. In 1939 in Kendallville he married Ethel M. Hornett. Nearly a lifetime resident of Kendallville, he had been a salesman and carpet installer for Atz Furniture Co. for 50 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville, BPOE No. 1194, Wayne Twp Advisory Board, Moose Lodge, Kendallville, and Eagles Lodge, Garrett. Surviving are his wife; a son, Craig D. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Berniece "Peg" Duffield of Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Jack Roach of Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada; and 2 grandchildren. A brother, Robert, preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-7-1985
Taylor Donald, 73, died July 18, 2001 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a product manager at Group Dekko, Kendallville, for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was born June 27, 1928 in Kendallville to Leland and Hilda (Wagner) Taylor. On Nov. 23, 1950 in Kendallville he married Betty Carolyn Ihrie. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Sally Taylor and Linda and Davis Davis of Kendallville; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Douglas and Daniel and Arlene Taylor of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A daughter, Janet Hearn, and a grandson, Tyson Taylor, preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2001
Taylor Donald R, 59, of Rome City, died Monday at home. Born in Albion, he lived about 40 years in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1975 after 32 years with International Harvester Co. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie E.; 3 daughter, Cynthia Angel and Sandra Miller of Fort Wayne, and Sara of Rome City; 2 sons, Don of Fort Wayne, and Mark Farren of Kendallville; his mother, Ruby Murray of Albion; a sister, Pauline Abel of Albion; a brother, James of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-14-1985
Taylor Edna M, 49, of Kimmell, was dead on arrival at McCray Hospital today from an apparent heart attack. She was born Jan. 15, 1938 in Shipshewana, the daughter of Andrew and Clara (Miller) Yoder. On Oct. 31, 1967 in Ligonier she married Jerry Taylor. She moved to the Kimmell area from LaGrange County 20 years ago and was employed at Washington Products near Cromwell and attended Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; her parents in LaGrange; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenny (Doris) Thorn of Columbia City, and Dora of Kimmell; a son, Danie of Kimmell; and one grandchild; 7 sisters, Mrs. David (Mattie) Fry of Topeka, Mrs. Marion (Lizzie) Kauffman, Goshen, Mrs. Joe (Clara) Slabach, Mrs. Alfred (Katie) Kauffman, Mrs. Steve (Mary) Loy, Mrs. Crist (Ida) Miller and Rosie Yoder, all of Middlebury; and 6 brothers, Perry of Shipshewana, John, Nahlon and Andrew Jr. of LaGrange, Amos of Wolcottville, and Ora of Middlebury. Services Saturday in Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-8-1987
Taylor Elizabeth L, 98, died today in Ridgedale Nursing Home, South Bend. She had formerly resided in Kendallville. She was born June 7, 1879 in Johnstown, Ohio, the daughter of Warren K. and Lorena V. (Evans) Rosenbury, and was married in 1918 to John S. Taylor who died in 1954. She was a member of Kendallville First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a stepson, Wallace Taylor, R. 3, Wolcottville; a nephew, Warren Deahl, South Bend; and 2 nieces, Mrs. Carl (Eleanor) Bernhardt, Mishawaka, and Mrs. James (Eloise) Bryan, Coldwater, Mich. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Taylor Esther B, 100, died March 3, 2007 at Shepherd of the Hill in Kendallville. She was born in Elwood on August 8, 1906 to Harold and Linda Belle Flanders. She married Atla J. Taylor on September 29, 1923 in Elkhart. He died October 13, 1994. She and her husband owned Taylor Shore Store on Main St. in Kendallville for many years. She was a member of First Christian Church and McCray Hospital Guild. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Ehlers of Kendallville; a grandson, Scott and Mary Ehlers; a granddaughter, Christine Howard; 3 great-granddaughters, Angie and Steven Sibert, Summer and Joshua Treesh, and Megan Ehlers; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Kane and Taylor Sibert and Caden Treesh. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-4-2007
Taylor Frances "Susie", 86, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born Nov. 2, 1902 in Whitley County, the daughter of John and Cora (Smith) Long. She married Clarence Smith on April 2, 1921. She married her second husband, Roy Ruehart. They are both deceased. She married Russell Taylor on March 9, 1973. She had been employed by Woolen Mills, Sears Roebuck and the Kroger Store in Albion and was a member of Jefferson Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; a stepdaughter, Nadean Zorger of South Whitley; a stepson, Robert Taylor of Columbia City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Theodore (Ethel) Ireton of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Harold (Mary E.) Conrad of Albion; a brother, Robert Long of Albion. Six brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Friday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, South Park Cemetery. + No date
Taylor Frank Mrs, 21, died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. L. L. Barber in Wolcottville Dec. 2. She was the wife of George H. Taylor and they had been married only about 3 weeks. ^ 12-12-1877
Taylor Fred, 62, of Chicago, died last Thursday of a heart attack. He spent his early years in Albion and went to Chicago about 25 years ago. He was the son of Austin E. Taylor who lived east of town. Burial, Wolcottville. + 3-?-1941
Taylor Freda (Sarnow), 49, died Sept. 24. Funeral will be Oct. 1 at L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. She was born Feb. 9, 1901 at Elroy, Wis., and came to Indiana in 1921 where she has since resided with the exception of the several winters she spent in Tera Ceia, Fla. She was married in July 1933 to Ivan Taylor at LaPorte, Ind., and they came to Cromwell in 1935 where in May of that year they opened a restaurant. After they disposed of the restaurant they moved to Morrison Island, Lake Wawasee. Surviving are her husband; a son, James at home; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Anton W. Sarnow of Mauston, Wis.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Stageman of Elroy, Wis., Mrs. Elsie Biddle of Cromwell, and Mrs. Mabel Miller of Columbia City; and 3 brothers, Henry of Elroy, Wis., Tony and William, Mauston, Wis. + 9-24-1950
Taylor Hazel Lint, 93, of Plainfield, Ind., died November 8, 1994 in her home. She taught for 47 years and was principal at the Green Twp School in Noble County. She was born June 14, 1901 to Frank and Clara (Applegate) Stanley in Green Twp. She married Roy Lint June 6, 1927. He died January 22, 1971. She married Paul Taylor in August 1978. He died in July 1982. Surviving is a nephew, Joseph Stanley in Plainfield. Graveside services November 16 in Brighton Cemetery. + 11-8-1994
Taylor Heidi, 38, died unexpectedly March 22, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Kendallville on Oct. 23, 1968 and raised by Reed and Mary Beth (Wagner) Taylor. Surviving are a daughter, Cassie Taylor; a brother, Billy Jefferies of Auburn; a sister, Marie Nelson of Wolcottville. She was preceded in death by her mother. Gathering of family and friends Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. ^ 3-24-2007
Taylor Iva E, 78, of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. Born in Leesburg Feb. 11, 1905, she was the daughter of James and Sarah E. (Myers) Hamilton. On May 10, 1926 in Warsaw, she married Joseph H. Taylor. Surviving are her husband at The Lamplighter; 4 daughters, Mrs. Karl (Jo Ellen) Housholder of Wolcottville, Mrs. James (Sally) Newman of Auburn, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Gaby of Brimfield, and Mrs. Larry (Susan) Dixon of R. 3, Kendallville; 3 sons, Franklin of Santee, Calif., Larry of Wawaka, and Keith of Kendallville; 4 sisters, Annabelle Gagnon of South Whitley, Isabel Clemmons of Deedsville, Hazel Cochran of Macy, and Ruth Shafer of Melborne, Iowa; 2 brothers, Donald Hamilton of North Webster, and Russell Hamilton of Macy; 25 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 12-28-1983
Taylor Ivan D, 59, died Sunday of a heart attack in LaGrange County Hospital. He was a summer resident of Lake Wawasee where he operated a boat livery on Morrison Island. Surviving are the widow, Ethel; a son, James; 3 sisters and a brother. Services Wednesday at L. H. Moore Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1959
Taylor James A, 91, Ligonier, died at his home Tuesday following a stroke of apoplexy. He was born in Henry County, Ohio, Jan. 6, 1846, the son of Joseph and Margaret Taylor, and lived in that community until he was 15 years of age when he enlisted in the Union Army. He served two years with the 68th Ohio Regiment, Co. A, and was mustered out on July 10, 1865. He was with General Sherman on his March to the Sea. He was wounded at Kenesaw Mountain but returned to service and saw his last active service at Raleigh, N.C. He returned home and later moved to Noble County, Indiana, where he has since resided. On March 22, 1873 he married Rosana Graffmiller, who died on May 14, 1894. On Aug. 6, 1896 he married Joana Mackley, who survives. Funeral this afternoon from the home on Grand St. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + No date
Taylor James D, 75, died in Ligonier October 11, 2012. He was born on April 18, 1937 in Noble County to Lee and Cleo (Fausnaugh) Taylor. On August 1, 1960, he married Maureen Shannon; she died in March of 1981. He is survived by 4 children, Becky Taylor of Ligonier, Tina Hoover of Cromwell, Rocky (Shari) Taylor of Kimmell, and Jim (Lisa) Taylor of Ligonier; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 7 siblings, Beverly (Bud) Todd of Albion, Bob Taylor of Wolf Lake, Sharon Young of Kimmell, Joe (Vicki) Taylor of Ligonier, Larry Taylor of Ligonier, Harry (Linda) Taylor of Albion, and Rick (Yvonne) Taylor of Kimmell. He was preceded in death by his wife; and 2 brothers, Ron and Jerry Taylor. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and later retired from Kreager Brothers Excavating following many years of service.  He was a member of the VFW in Wolf Lake. Funeral at Yeager Funeral Home Oct. 15. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 10-13-2012
Taylor Jerry E, 60, died Feb. 20, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. He worked for Monaco Coach in Wakarusa and served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969. He was a member of Wolf Lake VFW Post 4717, American Legion Post 246 in Albion and Eagles Aerie 3760 of Syracuse. He was born on July 11, 1941 in Noble County. He married Edna Yoder on Oct. 31, 1967 in Ligonier. She died Oct. 8, 1987. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Kenny Thorn of Columbia City and Dora and Paul Gingerich of Larwill; a son, Danie of Kimmell; 7 brothers, James, Ronald, Larry and Joe of Ligonier; Robert of Wolf Lake, Harry of Albion and Richard of Cromwell; 2 sisters and one brother-in-law, Beverly and Bud Todd of Albion and Sharon Young of Kimmell; 4 grandchildren, Josh, Crystal, Andrew and Chelsea. Services Saturday at Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery with graveside rites by American Legion Post 246 of Albion. ^ 2-22-2002
Taylor Jesse Monroe, whose home is in Oklahoma, died Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cushing at Rome City of heart disease, aged 80 years and 2 days. Funeral at the home Monday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 3-?-1926
Taylor John, an old citizen, was buried at Mt. Pleasant last Friday. He was paralyzed some months ago, which was the cause of his death. ^ 8-10-1882
Taylor John died April 22. An 11-year resident of Kendallville, he was a veteran of WW II and a coal miner for 40 years. His wife, the former Sythia Justic, preceded him in death, as did a son, Acie, and a daughter, Rosie Dowell. Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Mitchell (Margie Anglin) Shepherd of Hueysville, Ky., Mrs. Frank (Ada) Hagerman of Brandshaw, W. Va., Grace Cooper of Elkton, Md.; and sons, Junior and Roosevelt "Buddy" of northeast Md.; 28 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday. Burial, Shepherd Cemetery, Hueysville, Ky. + 4-22-1985
Taylor John A, 63, of 518 Richmond St., Kendallville, died April 14, 1987 in McCray Hospital. He was born in LaGrange County July 3, 1923, the son of Paul and Virgie (Babcock) Taylor. On May 5, 1950 in Kendallville he married Betty L. Arnold. He moved from Howe to Kendallville in 1950 and over the years had been employed by Swihart Implement, Howe, E. Seagly Gas Co. and John Deere Implement. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist and Sturgis Elks Club. Surviving are his wife; 2 sisters, Kathryn Shutter of Howe, and Margaret Hubbard of Muncie; and 2 brothers, Robert and James of Howe. Funeral Friday in Trinity Church United Methodist. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-14-1987
Taylor Joseph H, 83, formerly of R. 3, Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born in Greensburg July 20, 1904, he was the son of John and Etta (Pease) Taylor. In 1926 in Warsaw, he married Iva Hamilton, who died Dec. 28, 1983. He was a molder for Newnam and Kendallville foundries and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Oldtimers League and a volunteer treasurer at Kendallville Nutrition Site. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Karl Housholder, Wolcottville, Mrs. Sally Neuman, Auburn, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Gaby, Wawaka, and Mrs. Larry (Sue) Dixon, Kendallville; 3 sons, Franklin, Santee, Calif., Larry, Wawaka, and Keith, Kendallville; a half-sister, Hazel Kirk, Fort Myers, Fla.; 2 half-brothers, Dewy Blighton, Fla., and Mervin Blighton, Millersburg; 26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. One son, Richard, preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-14-1988
Taylor Joseph William died at his home on Third St., this city, May 26, aged 71 years, 9 months and 10 days. Surviving are the widow; 3 sons, Joe and Earl of this city, and Max of Wolf Lake; 2 daughters, Mrs. Calvin Rose and Mrs. Alma McGuire of Ligonier; and a brother, J. A. Funeral Monday from the Christian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. He resided for a number of years west of Albion. + 5-?-1928
Taylor Joshua M, 5-month old son of Jeff and Amy (Cherrington) Taylor of 311 Alamosa Dr., Kendallville, died at his residence Sunday. He was born in McCray Hospital March 16, 1986. Surviving are his parents; a brother, Jeremy 1 ½ at home; grandparents, Keith and Dorothy Taylor of Kendallville, Gordon and Violet Cherrington of Rome City; great-grandparents, Joseph Taylor, Bruce and Pearl Jackson, and M. L. Cherrington of Westerville, Ohio. Services Wednesday in Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-17-1986
Taylor Joyce M, 85, of Wolcottville, died Aug. 11, 2012 in Parkview LaGrange Hospital. She attended Kendallville High School, and was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. She retired as a seamstress from Starcraft in Emma. She was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Kendallville to Joseph and Maude (Franks) Lash. On Aug. 6, 1960, she married Gordon Taylor. He died April 1, 1969. Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Gary and Pat Wooten of Rome City, Michael and Marcia Wooten of Wawaka, and Keith Wooten of Wolcottville; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Theresa and Marc Guenin of Kendallville and Margery Taylor of Wolcottville; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers, Howard, Vernon, Maynard, Charles and Carroll Lash; and a sister, Margurite Lash. Mass of Christian burial Aug. 15, 2012 in St. Gaspar Catholic Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-13-2012
Taylor Leah, 5-month old daughter of Harry and Wanda (Arnold) Taylor, 301 S. Liberty St., was dead on arrival at McCray Hospital Wednesday. She was born Oct. 9, 1981 in Kendallville. Surviving with her parents are a sister, Sara Lynn at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Arnold, R. 1, Kendallville, and Cleo Taylor, R. 2, Ligonier; and great-grandfather Coy Johnson. Prayer services Friday at the Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-10-1982
Taylor Leland D of R. 2, Ligonier died July 8, 1964 in Goshen General Hospital after a few days’ illness. He is survived by his wife, Cleo; two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Todd of Albion, and Miss Sharon at home; eight sons, James of Albion, Richard, Harry and Joseph at home, Ronald and Jerry in Germany, Larry of Fort Knox, Ky., and Robert of Fort Carson, Colo.; a brother, Bruce of Ligonier; and three sisters, Mrs. Roland Baker and Mrs. Jay Cunningham, both of Ligonier, and Mrs. Herbert Cass of South Bend. Services in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1964
Taylor Linda L, 61, died Jan. 18, 2002 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She had worked for Piqua Pick & Sew, West Noble School Corp., Lyall Electric and Sroufe Mfg. She was a former member of Goldwing Road Riders Association. She was born March 27, 1940 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Leonard and Mildred (Harlan) Addis. She married Larry Taylor on Sept. 24, 1960 at Center Chapel Church in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, Kevin and Julie Kelham of Kendallville and Janice Taylor of Syracuse; 2 sons, Mark of North Webster and Monte of Warsaw; 5 grandchildren, Tiffany and Brendon Kelham, Anthony, Terry and Kevin Taylor; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Edith Addis of Churubusco and Duane and Chris Addis of Huntertown. Services today at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-22-2002
Taylor Madge F, 90, of 524 Mott St., died today in McCray Hospital. She was born in Fairfield Twp, DeKalb County Oct. 1, 1890, the daughter of Jacob and Elva (Bixler) Martin. Her husband, Lawton L. preceded her in death. She was a lifetime Kendallville resident. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Berniece Duffield of Toledo, Ohio; a stepson, Dexter Taylor of Cree Lake; a sister, Mrs. Frieda Sumner of Fort Wayne; a grandson, John Bonar of Kendallville; a great-grandchild. A daughter, Mrs. Violet Wilson, preceded her in death May 1, 1980. Three brothers also preceded her in death. Services will be Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Taylor Manota Ellen died July 8 in Schumpert Hospital, Shreveport, La. of cancer. She was a kindergarten teacher in Shreveport and a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Spacht, Rome City; her husband, Renwick V.; a daughter, Charlotte Ann; and a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Ann Dino, La Junta, Colo. + No date
Taylor Mary, 85, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, died Tuesday in Hotel Dieu Hospital, Windsor, from Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Hamilton, Scotland, Nov. 20, 1902, she was the daughter of William and Ellen (Hall) Seagraves. She married William Taylor in Scotland. He died in 1956. She moved from Scotland to Windsor in 1927 and was a saleswoman for S. S. Kresge Dept. Store, Detroit Mich., and was a member of Totan Road Church of Christ, Windsor. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Elizabeth) Reid, Wolcottville; a son, William, Windsor; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death in Scotland. Graveside services today in Brushy Chapel Cemetery, LaGrange County. + 5-?-1988
Taylor Mary, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Grubb, was born in Richland County, Ohio, Jan. 1833. When she was 12 years old, her parents came to Noble County. Thus the time of this emigration to this country is almost 70 years ago when things were quite primitive and privations and hardships abounded. This would make Mrs. Taylor one of the pioneers of the county for she resided here continuously until 19 years ago. In 1850 she was married to John Taylor. They settled upon and cleared up and improved the farm now owned by L. E. Hill, where Earl Hill now resides. Here Mr. Taylor died 29 years ago last August. On this farm their five children were born, three of whom are still living, Mrs. Jacob Streby of Noble County, Mrs. Ida Hudson of Harvey, Ill., and Mrs. George Easley, Manning, Iowa. There are also nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren living, she thus being the progenitor of 23 descendants. After her husband’s death Mrs. Taylor lived in Avilla about ten years, when she broke up housekeeping and went to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Hudson with whom she abode 19 years and at whose home in Harvey, Ill. she died at the advanced age of 80 years, 11 months and 16 days. The remains were brought back to Avilla, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Hudson and Miss Edna Easley of Manning Iowa, arriving Tuesday. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church on Wednesday, and interment was made in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining. ~ 11-22-1913
Taylor MaryBeth, 60, died May 5, 2003 at her home. She was a graduate of Kendallville High School and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She worked in nursing. She was born in Kendallville May 10, 1942 to Arthur and Esther (Reick) Wagner. Surviving are a daughter, Heidi Taylor of Kendallville; a brother, Robert Wagner of Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Cassie Taylor of Kendallville; and a son-in-law, Craig Fuller of Kendallville. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-7-2003
Taylor Maureen, 38, R. 2, Ligonier was killed Sunday when she lost control and her car rolled over on CR 600W a mile north of Kimmell. She was born Nov. 29, 1942 in Kendallville, the daughter of Charles and Janis (Meroney) Shannon. She married James D. Taylor Aug. 1, 1960. She was employed by Coachman Industries in Middlebury. Surviving are her mother and husband; two daughters, Tina Marie and Rebecca Sue; two sons, Rocky Lee and James Charles, all at home; three sisters, Irene Shannon, Wawaka, who was her twin, Mrs. Charlotte Kenyon of New Carlisle, and Mrs. Roseann Frick of Avilla; and a brother, Steven of Birmingham, Ala. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-?-1981
Taylor Max H, 61, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Services will be tomorrow in D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home. Burial at Bluffton. He was a native of Noble County and a retired packer for Kresge Co. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Lillian; a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Abel of Albion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Alma McGuire and Mrs. Lucille Rose of Ligonier; 2 sons; a stepdaughter; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. + No date
Taylor Mellie, 88, 303 Jackson St., Ligonier, died Sunday in Whitley County Hospital. Born April 16, 1886 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Milton and Elizabeth Hostetter. She married Floyd Taylor who died in 1917. A lifetime resident of the Ligonier area, she is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Joseph Parker, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Orpha Perry, Sturgis,; one son, Orlo, Ligonier; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1974
Taylor Naomi, about 71, died Dec. 12, 1948 at her home north of Sturgis, Mich. She was born at Columbia City, the daughter of Amos and Elizabeth Huff. She was a resident of Noble County for 30 years. She is survived by her husband, John E.; and by 2 sons of a previous marriage, Ray Becker of Wawaka, and Howard Becker of South Bend; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral was Dec. 14 at Sturgis. Burial, Oaklawn Cemetery, Sturgis. + 12-?-1948
Taylor Olive W, 83, died at Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct. 23. She is survived by 2 daughters. She and her late husband, Tom, were former Albion residents. Graveside services today in Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1970
Taylor Ora E, 78, of 302 N. Union St., Auburn, died today at his residence. Born in Kendallville April 30, 1901, he was the son of Marvin and Catherine (Beckler) Taylor. He married Annabel M. Gillen in Angola May 13, 1948. He had lived in Auburn 3 years moving from Kendallville. He was a retired Kendallville businessman. Survivors include his wife; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Beverly) Malcolm of Waterloo. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1980
Taylor Orlo H, 75, formerly of Ligonier, died Sunday in VA Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Ligonier January 12, 1915, he was the son of Floyd and Mellie (Hostetter) Taylor. He was a retired press operator for Ligonier Rubber Co., a WW II Army veteran and a member of West Noble American Legion Post. Surviving is a sister, Orpha Perry of Sturgis, Mich. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-10-1990
Taylor Ralph, 46, lifelong resident of Noble County, was found dead in bed Sept 3 at the farm home of Joseph Hunter two miles east of Topeka, where he had been working for the last several weeks. He was a victim of a heart attack. He was a World War veteran. Surviving are his mother, Rosa of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rollin Baker and Mrs. Jay Cunningham of Ligonier, and Mrs. Herbert Cass of Jackson, Mich.; and 2 brothers, Leland D. and Bruce of this city. Funeral Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1941
Taylor Ray A Jr, 24, Corunna, died Saturday in an auto accident on Steuben CR 575W south of Indiana 4. He was born in Kendallville September 28, 1972 to Ray A. and Linda S. (Hurst) Taylor. He was a laborer at Hoosier Wire, Corunna and lead guitarist for the band, Dark Ages. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are his parents; 2 sisters, Susan and Sharon, and 2 brothers, Robert and Richard; a brother-in-law, Adam Klopfenstein; and grandparents, James and Gladys Hurst, all of Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-12-1997
Taylor Raymond, 80, died Wednesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A native of Monroeville, he had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1976 from Pennsylvania Railroad as locomotive engineer after 53 years. Surviving are his wife, Helen M.; a daughter, Norma J. of Fort Wayne; a son, Richard R. of Fort Wayne; a stepson, David Graves of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Holler and Viola Cowan of Lake of the Woods; 4 brothers, Ronald N. and James of Fort Wayne, Eugene of New Haven and Russell of Lake of the Woods; and 10 grandchildren. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 3-2-1988
Taylor Raymond E, 46 of Fort Wayne, was killed Monday when he was pinned under a load of steel in the yard of the American Steel Supply Corp. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow, Anna; three brothers, Jack. S. Whitley; Harve and Robert, Neodesha, Kansas; and two sisters, Mrs. Josie Kreig and Mrs. Margaret Haver, Avilla. Services today in Simpson Methodist Church. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-29-1951
Taylor Ronald Lee, 69, of Ligonier, died Feb. 27, 2008 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired from Kreager Bros. Excavating Inc. after more than 30 years of service. He owned a race car and raced at the New Paris Speedway. He served in the Air Force for 11 years during the Vietnam Conflict. He belonged to VFW Post 4717 in Wolf Lake and Albion American Legion Post 246. He was born to Lee and Cleo (Fausnaugh) Taylor. Surviving are 6 brothers and 4 sisters-in-law, James Taylor, Larry Taylor, Joseph and Vicki and Richard and Yvonne Taylor of Ligonier, Robert and Deb Taylor of Wolf Lake and Harry and Linda Taylor of Albion; 2 sisters and one brother-in-law, Sharon Young of Kimmell and Beverly and Bud Todd of Albion. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry, on Feb. 20, 2002. Funeral Monday at J.A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery with military rites by Albion American Legion Post 246. ^ 3-1-2008
Taylor Ruth C, 85, of Ligonier, died Oct. 21, 2003 at her residence. She was born Aug. 17, 1918 in Cromwell to Harry Lee and Dollie Suzann (Ruby) Knox. She married Thomas Bruce Taylor on Sept. 14, 1935. He died in 1976. She had been employed at the former Essex Wire Co. and Wirk Garment Co., retiring from Monsanto. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Diana and Frederick and Jackie Taylor of Ligonier, and Timothy and Kim Taylor of Topeka; 2 daughters, Kay Shearer and Nancy Donat of Ligonier; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A son, Michael, 5 brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 10-22-2003
Taylor Sheila Sue, 4-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor, drowned Friday in Sylvan Lake. She had followed her dog onto the thin ice and fell through. Survivors are the parents, Walter and Thelma Taylor; 4 sisters, Mary Lou, Carolyn, Vanessa and Rhoda; a brother Danny; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Crit Miller. Funeral Sunday at United Baptist Church in Stroh. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 3-?-1971
Taylor Thomas Bruce, 62, died Sunday at his home in Ligonier. He was born May 31, 1913 in LaGrange County to James and Rosa (Long) Taylor. He married Ruth Knox Sept. 14, 1935 in Plymouth. He lived most of his life in Ligonier and was a self-employed upholsterer. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Doug (Kay) Shearer, and Mrs. Wayne (Nancy) Donat of Ligonier; 3 sons, Tom, Kent and Tim of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Mrs. Irene Cunningham, Ligonier, and Mrs. Donnabelle Cass, South Bend; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier, Wednesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1976
Taylor Tyson N, son of Daniel and Arlene Taylor, 130 S. State St., was stillborn Tuesday at McCray Hospital. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Tiffany 4; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Biddle and Mr. and Mrs. Don Taylor, Kendallville. Prayer services today at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-18-1983
Taylor V R was born at Burlington, O. Nov. 28, 1821 and died Aug. 1, aged 82 years 8 months and 3 days. He was the second son of Philo Taylor. At the age of 15 he with his parents moved to Wolcottville. In 1850 he married Mary A. Rowe. Their children are William L., Philo J. and George H., all surviving him. Their mother died in 1873. In 1875 he married Miss Elizabeth Betts, who remains. Funeral at the M. E. Church. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. ^ 8-12-1904
Taylor Vera M (Balke), 70, Rome City, died Sunday in LaGrange County Hospital. She was born Nov. 25, 1903 in Grand Rapids, Mich. She was the widow of William W. Taylor. She moved to the Rome City area in 1954 and was employed as a bookkeeper at Sylvan Lake Marine, was a member of the Eagles in Kendallville, Metropolitan Club in Dearborn, Mich., and Noble County Historical Society. Surviving is a cousin, Robert Oliver, R. 3, LaGrange. Services Wednesday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Taylor William Ray, 42, was born Sept. 14, 1930 in New Castle and married Nancy Carol Boggs July 25, 1954. She survives. He resided at R. 2, Waits Road, Kendallville, and died Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He moved to Kendallville in August and was an engineer with Dana Corp. in Toledo, Ohio, and was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Other survivors include three sons, Charles B., Tom M. and W. Joseph; and two daughters, Kim A., and Tonya M., all at home; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Taylor, Ann Arbor, Mich.; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Taylor, Nokomis, Fla.; a twin brother Phil J., Fort Wayne; and another brother Jimmie D., Albion; his grandmother, Mrs. David Taylor, Warsaw. Services Sunday in the J. A. DeMoney & Son Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City. ~ 2-8-1973 + 2-?-1973
Teagarden Ezekiel L was born in Knox County, O. Sept. 25, 1822; died Feb. 18, 1899, aged 76 years 4 months and 23 days. Settled in 1853. ^ 6-9-1899
Teal Alice Dutton, 14 years, one month and 20 days, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Norman Teal, died in this city of diphtheria Nov. 4. ^ 11-10-1881
Teal Angie, 3 years, 11 months and 16 days, youngest daughter of Dr. J. M. and M. J. Teal, died in Kendallville Dec. 8.. ^ 12-14-1882
Teal Christianna, mother of the editor of the Rome City Clipper, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 5, 1840; died June 7, aged 46 years, 2 months and 2 days. Married to John W. Teal in Indianapolis, Ind. June 14, 1855. Moved to Rome City in the fall of 1863 where she has lived continuously up to the time of her death. Funeral was at the house. Surviving are the husband and 3 children. ^ 6-19-1886
Teal D W C of Ligonier, eldest son of George and Nancy Teal, was born in Preble County, Ohio July 7, 1826 and at the age of ten came to Noble County. Being the eldest son he took charge of the herds and made the trip on foot by way of the old National Road via Indianapolis, Logansport, Michigan City, and South Bend, entering the county from the west. In 1844 he went to Benton to learn the blacksmith trade and a year later opened a shop of his own at Ligonier where he continued in business until 1895, with the exception of a few years when he ran a store. In 1850 he was made a Mason in Goshen Lodge No. 12 and was one of the charter members of the Albion Lodge, the first in Noble County. In 1859 he married Mrs. Caroline Fisher Huston, and they had three children - Dr. Norris H. Teal, Oshkosh, Wis.; Morton D. Teal, Toledo, O.; and Mrs. Caddie Michaelis of Ligonier. Dr. Norman Teal, deceased; Dr. J. M. Teal of this city; G. B. Teal of Brimfield and Albert Teal of San Francisco are brothers. Mrs. Rebecca Frink of Oxford, Kansas and Mrs. Samuel Stuart of Detroit are sisters. It is believed his death marks the end of the line of early settlers of Perry Twp. Funeral was at the residence Saturday. ^ 7-30-1908
Teal Elizabeth, 80, former resident of Kendallville, Brimfield and Ligonier, died at the home of her sister in Santa Barbara, Cal. on Jan. 27. She left Ligonier 6 years ago following the death of her husband, who was a former druggist at Brimfield. Burial, Ligonier, Cemetery. + 2-?-1936
Teal George was one of the early settlers of Noble County. He was born in Franklin County, Virginia July 28, 1799 and died at his home in Ligonier 1877. When about 6 years old, he emigrated to Preble County, Ohio with his parents where he lived until 1827 when he removed to Noble County and settled on a farm near Ligonier. On May 17, 1826 he married Nancy Brower, by whom he had 11 children, 9 of whom as well as his widow, are still living. Among them are D. W. C. and G. A. of Ligonier, and Dr. Norman Teal of Kendallville. For more than 50 years he was a member of the Dunkard Church, and while living in the daily practice of all the virtues that adorn that organization, he still felt that he was a citizen of the U. S. and as such it was his religious duty to assist in the election of men to office who were honest and capable. In the month of Jan. 1847 his house was burned together with nearly all his household goods, and after the fire had made such progress that further efforts were useless, he sat down and by the light of his burning house drafted a plan for a new one. Although it was midwinter, in 3 weeks he was with his family in his new home. Albion New Era 6-7-1877 He leaves a widow, the companion of 50 years; 9 children; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral was the 14th at the M.E. Church in Ligonier. > 8-24-1876
Teal George B, 93, for many years a resident and business man of Brimfield, died last Friday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Harriet Stewart, at Ligonier. In 1887 he was appointed clerk of the Noble Circuit Court. He was a Knight Templar. He married Anna A. Mason in 1861, who died in 1863, leaving two children, Adda B., now deceased, and William. In 1880 he married Mrs. Clara Ray, who with his son survives. Funeral at Ligonier Sunday. + 11-?-1929
Teal Harriet A, died in this city of diphtheria, daughter of J. M. and M. J. Teal, aged 9 years, 11 months and 23 days. ^ 9-15-1881
Teal Helen, 88, died Wednesday in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. She was a retired American Red Cross nurse and executive secretary. She was born Oct. 2, 1889 in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery with graveside services Friday. + 2-?-1978
Teal John W was born on a farm near Shelbyville, Ind. Dec. 23, 1830; married Christiana Geisendorff, daughter of George William Geisendorff, on June 14, 1855. He moved to Rome City in 1863; died at the residence of his son, Fred, on Dec. 29, 1896, aged 65 years and 5 days, leaving 3 children living of 6 born. He was totally blind for more than 6 years. Mrs. Teal and daughter Emma died a few years ago. The boys grew to manhood at this place. William E. is located at Fulton, Ark.; John E. at Indianapolis; while Fred, wife and 2 children are residents of this place. ^ 1-15-1897
Teal Joseph was born in Franklin County, Va. Aug. 28, 1803 and died at his home near Ligonier March 22, 1896, aged 93 years. His parents, Samuel Teal and Katharine Neff, went from Frederick County, Md. to Va. in the latter years of the last century and from there removed to Preble County, Ohio, in 1806, the deceased then being about 3 years old. There the parents died and there he was raised and lived until he came to the place that was his last earthly home more than half a century ago. He was twice married, first in 1827 to Mrs. Mary Neff, who died in 1851. They had 7 children, 5 (?) of whom are dead, Nixon, Samuel and Joseph Warren surviving. For his second wife he married Mrs. Mary S. Hinkle in 1859. She died a little more than a year ago. They had Eugene E. and Jessie M. and Josie A. The daughters now remain in charge of the household, having in charge, Miss Sarah Neff, a daughter of the first wife of the deceased, who is now aged and almost totally blind. In 1837 he, with an older brother, George, came to Indiana and bought a large tract of land adjoining Ligonier, dividing it by the Elkhart River, and planted their homes thereon. A beloved son, Noah Franklin, fell on the field of Shiloh, where he sleeps. A stepson, North H. Neff also died in the service; and his two other sons then of military age went to the front under the flag they now enjoy. He was the last of a family of 8 children. There is now living Abraham T. Saylor near Camden, Ohio, a nephew who has passed the 84th year. + Clippings book ^ 4-3-1896
Teal Joseph M of Kendallville, died last Wednesday at his home. He was born in Perry Twp and started in dentistry with Dr. Adam Gants of this city. He was a brother of Mrs. Harriet Stewart and Albert Teal of this city and also leaves one brother, George Teal, of Brimfield. He is survived by his wife and one son in Kendallville, and 3 daughters, Mrs. Martha Helm of Wooster, Ohio, Mrs. J. D. Brinhkerhoff of Garrett, and Miss Helen Teal of Cleveland. Ligonier Leader 5-3-1922 Contributed by Judy Richter
Teal Mary J died May 20, 1887. Daughter of John and Catharine Crone of Allen Twp, she was born in Richland County, Ohio July 25, 1847, and came with her parents to this neighborhood in 1849. She married Dr. J. M. Teal Dec. 10, 1867. She was the mother of 5 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death. She united with the church in childhood. She leaves a husband and 2 daughters, aged 14 and 3 years, together with aged father and mother, brothers and sisters. Funeral was Monday. + 5-20-1887 ^ 5-27-1887
Teal Nancy, 77, of Ligonier, relict of George Teal deceased, died on Nov. 21. She was the mother of Drs. N. and J. M. Teal and Mrs. Frink of this city. She was the daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Harter) Brower, both long since dead. She was born in Montgomery County, Ohio on Christmas 1805 and was consequently quite near the age of 77 years when she died. She was raised in Preble County, Ohio, and there married her late husband in 1826, continuing to reside there until 1837 when the family in company with Joseph Teal and family removed to this county and settled on the river a mile below Ligonier, in which place and its vicinity she has resided for the past 45 years. She was the mother of 11 children, 9 of whom survive, and with 2 exceptions are residents of this county. Funeral from the residence Friday. ^ 11-23-1882 and 11-30-1882
Teal Norman was born in Preble County, Ohio Dec. 2, 1829, the third child in a family of 7 brothers and 4 sisters, 6 of whom survive. His parents, George and Nancy Teal, removed with their young family to Indiana 63 years ago and he lived almost his entire lifetime in Noble County. He began the study of medicine in Ligonier and graduated later from Rush Medical College. He was at his death the senior physician of the county. During the Civil War he served for 3 years as medical officer in the 88th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers. He belonged to the GAR. He was twice married, in June 1855 to Electa Shupe, who died March 1860, leaving him one son, Dr. George A. Teal. In Jan. 1866 he was married to Angeline Gruey, who with the son and one daughter, Nancy, survive. He died Feb. 11, 1899, aged 69 years, 2 months and 9 days. + 2-11-1899 ^ 2-17-1899
Teal Sarah Jane, widow of Dr. J. N. Teal, died at her home tonight of infirmities of age. She is survived by one son, George at home; and 3 daughters, Mrs. Josephine Brinkerhoff of Garrett, Mrs. J. D. Helm of Cleveland, and Miss Helen of Indianapolis. Funeral Monday from the Teal residence. + 10-?-1938
Teal Walter V, 52, Indianapolis, died in the Methodist Hospital in that city Feb. 15. He was a resident of Ligonier many years and was assistant postmaster. Surviving are one daughter, Juanita in Indianapolis, several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Herbert Cockley and Mrs. Harry Dolly of Ligonier. Burial, Indianapolis. + 2-?-1941
Tecci Fern B, 86, died Thursday in Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Millersburg, Ind. but lived most of her life in South Bend. Her husband, Marion, died in 1952. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, South Bend. Surviving are a stepdaughter; 2 sisters, Geraldine Pulskamp of Wolcottville, and Marian Stone of Fort Wayne; and one brother, C. Harold Thompson of Tampa, Fla. Graveside service Monday at Brown Cemetery. + 12-24-1987
Teders Anne, 69, died at her home in Avilla Friday from a cerebral hemorrhage. Surviving are the husband, Henry; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary Lash of Albion, Mrs. Laura Knach of Avilla, and Freda at home; 5 sons, Joseph of Avilla, Charles, Lawrence, Edward and Louis at home; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Teders Arnold A, 63, died December 8 in Parkview Hospital. He was born in Avilla January 24, 1919, the son of Edwin and Catherine (Mund) Teders. His wife, the former Bertha Karasicwiez, survives. A lifetime area resident, he was retired from Cooper Industrial Products in Auburn, was a WW II veteran and member of St. Mary’s Church, the Avilla American Legion Post 240 and the Noble County Law Enforcement Association. Surviving with his wife are three daughters; Mrs. Tim (Rose Ann) Worman, Albion, Mich., Mrs. Dennis (Kathryn) Kline, Avilla, Mrs. Ben (Pamela) Henderson, Auburn; three sons, Patrick and Dennis, Avilla, and Theodore of Albion; three sisters, Mrs. Hershel (Freda) Huelsenbeck, Mrs. Paul (Brunetta) Sible, Avilla, and Joan Houser of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Paul of Garrett and Clifford of Fort Wayne; 14 grandchildren. Services Saturday in St. Mary’s Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 12-16-1982 + 1982
Teders August Joseph, 71, died Tuesday in his home in Kendallville. He was employed for some time with McCray Refrigerator Co., later entering the onion growing industry in which he became prominent throughout northeastern Indiana. Surviving are 4 daughters, Agnes Cecile, St. Mary’s Notre Dame, Miriam Augusta, St. Mary’s School, Michigan City, Zita of this city, and Margaret of St. Joseph’s Hospital, South Bend; 4 sons, Clarence, Francis, Vincent and Robert; and one grandchild, all of this city; 4 sisters, Mrs. Joseph Weaver, Garrett, Mrs. Emanuel Henry and Mrs. Joseph Glenwith of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ed Lash of this city. Funeral Thursday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception here. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1938
Teders Beatrice E, 89, of Avilla, died Monday in her residence. She was born in Avilla on January 25, 1905 to Henry and Rosa (Borck) Kreienbrink. On May 30, 1922 in St. Mary's Church in Avilla she married Joseph Teders. He died July 1, 1953. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Church and its Rosary Society. Surviving are 6 daughters, Mary Ann Fike of Fort Wayne, Theresa Meyer, Elizabeth Teders and Alice Meyer of Avilla, Henrietta Harris of LaOtto and Lucy Higginbotham of Wolcottville; 3 sons, Leo and Herman of Avilla and Henry of West Bend, Wis.; a sister, Roselyn Hubbell of Fort Wayne; 45 grandchildren and 81 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Lucian, Edward and Robert Kreienbrink, and a sister, Grace Lobdell, preceded her in death. Funeral Friday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. + 6-13-1994
Teders Bernadette C, 90, of Avilla, died October 7, 2006 at Provena Sacred Heart Home. She was born August 14, 1916 in DeKalb County to William G. and Gertrude A. (Snider) Meyer. She married Louis H. Teders on June 2, 1938 in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Avilla. He died August 22, 1976. Surviving are 5 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Martha and Jim Mueller of Avilla, Linda and Jerry deLizer of Deming, N.M., Sister Elaine Teders of New Lenox, Ill., Retha Hollis of Columbia City and Nancy Buckles of Waterloo; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, William and Betty Teders of Angola and Raymond and Judy Teders of Hartsville, S.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Theresa Meyer of Avilla; a sister, Agnes Tilbury of Fort Wayne; 19 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Paul Buckles; 4 sisters, Evelyn Freeman, Wilma Schmenk, Mildred Fischer and Sister Marie Meyer; and 4 brothers, Bernard, Herman, Edward and Robert Meyer. A homemaker, she was a lifetime Avilla resident and member of St. Mary's Church, Harvest House, and the Sacred Heart Home Auxiliary. Services at St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 10-19-2006
Teders Bertha J, 93, died March 30, 2012 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. A lifetime Avilla resident, she was born on March 23, 1919 in Sturgis, Mich. to Stanley and Helen (Konger) Karasiewicz. She graduated from Huntertown High School in the Class of 1937. On July 5, 1941, she married Arnold Teders in Ege. He died Dec. 8. 1982. She worked at PIC in Albion, now known as Dexter Axle for several years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Surviving are sons, Patrick (Suzanne) Teders of Avilla, Dennis (Shirley) Teders of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Ted Teders of Kendallville; daughters Rose Ann (Tim) Worman of Wolcottville; Kathryn (Dennis) Kline of Kendallville and Pamela (Ben) Henderson of Auburn; 28 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Bea Karr of Garrett. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Rose and Angels Karsiewicz and Bernise Buchtman, and a brother, Kenneth Karr. Mass of Christian Burial April 4 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 4-2-2012
Teders Carol J, 85, of LaGrange, died Aug. 29, 2008 at her daughter's residence. The 1940 Kendallville High School graduate attended the Lutheran School of Nursing in Fort Wayne and worked 10 years at McCray Hospital in Kendallville, retiring in 1965. She was a Kendallville Lady Elk, a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion. She was born Sept. 14, 1922 to Edward and Linnie (Beights) Schrieber. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lynnette and Steve Taylor of LaGrange; a grandson, Amber Taylor; and 2 great-granddaughters, Alex and Brynn Taylor. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Kurtz, and her second husband Robert Teders. Graveside service Tuesday at St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 8-30-2008
Teders Catherine C, 80, died Monday at Sacred Heart Home. She formerly resided at 213 Van Scoyoc St. She was born Sept. 21, 1899 in Kay County, Okla., the daughter of Moritz and Mary (Ciskowski) Mund. She married Edwin Teders Nov. 27, 1917 in Clyde, Okla. He preceded her in death July 13, 1963. She moved to Avilla 63 years ago, coming from Grant County, Okla. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, its Rosary Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She had been employed by the Sacred Heart Home for 11 years. Survivors include three daughters, Freda Huelsenbeck and Brunetta Sible, both Avilla, and Joan Houser, Fort Wayne; three sons, Arnold, Avilla, Paul, Garrett, and Clifford, Fort Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Teders of Medford, Okla., Anna Parham of King Fisher, Okla., Margaret Hein of Blackwell, Okla., and Rose Feist of Anthony, Kan.; a brother, John Mund of Medford, Okla.; 29 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 7-31-1980 + 7-?-1980
Teders Charles, 68, of Angola, died Sunday at the Elmhurst Hospital there. Death was due to a stroke suffered 12 days previously. He was a former Avilla farmer. He is survived by his wife, Dessie; three brothers, Edward, Lawrence and Louis, all of Avilla; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lash, Los Angeles, Calif., Sister Martialis, South Bend, Mrs. Laura Knach, Avilla, and Mrs. Freda Mault, Wawaka. Funeral services were Wednesday in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Angola. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-27-1966
Teders Clara and Henry - Mrs. Henry F. Teders, who had been receiving treatment at Ann Arbor, Mich. for some time, died of cancer of the stomach at that place, Sunday, aged 48 years. Mr. Teders was called to the Ferd Fischer home and a message was received by him stating the fact of Mrs. Teders’ death. He went back to his home after making plans to go to Ann Arbor at once, but only reached the porch when he was stricken with heart failure, death coming before medical aid could be procured. He was about 52 years of age. The surviving children are: Mrs. Gertrude Dellenbaugh, Elkhart, Linus Teders of near this place, Mrs. Thelma Seifert, Garrett, Ruth, Clarence, Orpha, Leo, Norbert and Charlotte. Three children died in infancy. Double funeral services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Thursday. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. * 1919
Teders Clarence, 65, died last Wednesday in Robert Long Hospital, Indianapolis. A native of Avilla and well-known resident of the area, he was taken to the Indianapolis hospital August 4 and submitted to heart surgery Monday. He died of a coronary. Born in Avilla October 13, 1899, he was the son of August and Agnes Teders. He moved to Kendallville as a small boy and graduated from Kendallville High School. He was employed at the Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. in April 1953 and was an executive vice president at the time of his death. Previously he had been in many local business ventures. Surviving are his wife, Vivian; a daughter, Mrs. Sally Lou Brodie, Olympia, Wash.; five grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Saturday in the Immaculate Conception Church of Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-19-1965 + 8-?-1965
Teders Clifford J, 78, died Sept. 4, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Avilla, he was a U.S.Army veteran and worked as a welder with Dana Corp for 41 years, retiring in 1994 and also an umpire for the Fort Wayne Umpire Association for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Fort Wayne Turners, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post 47. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Teders; daughters, Laurie (Greg) Bowers of New Haven and Jane Teders of Fort Wayne; son, Mark (Shelly) Teders of Cape Coral, Fla.; grandchildren, Kayla and Nathan Bowers, Peyton and Jordynn Teders; and sister, Joan Houser of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Catherine Teders; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers. Mass of Christian Burial Sept. 8, 2012, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.  Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 9-6-2010
Teders Dennis Wayne, 7-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Teders of R. R. 1, died Friday in the family residence after a year’s illness. Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Virginia and Brenda Ann, and the grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice Teders, and Mr. and Mrs. Linus Fischer, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Rose Beatty, all of Avilla. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Final rites were held Monday. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 10-6-1960
Teders Dessie, 81, was born at Avilla June 13, 1892 to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Treesh. She married Charles Lash in 1920 and he died in 1932. In 1942 she married Charles Teders, who died in 1968. She died Thursday in Turtle Creek Nursing Home in Fort Wayne. Surviving are two sons, James E. Lash and Donald G. Lash, Kendallville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-11-1973 + 10-?-1973
Teders Edward H, 89, died December 13 at his daughter’s home at 504 Lewis St., Avilla. He was born in Avilla December 29, 1899, the son of Henry and Annie (Riemen) Teders. He married Helen Arehart June 29, 1936 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Otsego, Mich. Surviving are his wife; one son, Donald, Avilla; three daughters, Joyce Beeber and June Beeber, Avilla, and Jean Patterson of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Knach and Freda Mault, Avilla. Preceding him in death were one grandchild, three sisters and five brothers. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla, where services were conducted Dec. 16. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 12-19-1989 + 12-13-1989
Teders Edward H, child of Mr. Teders was buried in the Catholic Cemetery, the second that died of bilious fever and whooping cough. ^ 9-12-1878
Teders Edwin Frederick, 73, died in the Norman Beatty Memorial Hospital, Westville, July 13. He was born in Avilla, September 11, 1889. He was a retired farmer living east of Avilla until about two years ago. He is survived by the widow Catherine, Avilla; six children, including Arnold, Avilla, Paul, Garrett, Clifford, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Freda Huelsenbeck, Avilla, Mrs. Brunetta Sible, Avilla, and Mrs. Joan Desmonds, Fort Wayne. One brother, Bruno, survives of Medford, Okla. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral in St. Mary’s Church Wednesday. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1963
Teders Elizabeth "Betty", 72, a lifetime resident of Avilla, died November 26, 2004 at her sister's home in Avilla. She was born July 10, 1932 in Avilla to Joseph and Beatrice E. (Kreienbrink) Teders. Surviving are 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Leo, and Herman and Harriet Teders of Avilla, Henry and Shirley Teders of West Bend, Wis.; 4 sisters and 4 brothers-in-law, Theresa and Francis Meyer, and Alice Meyer of Avilla, Henrietta and Robert Harris of LaOtto, and Lucy and Michael Higginbotham of Wolcottville; and Glen Fike, Avilla; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Fike. She worked at Stanadyne in Garrett for 25 years and Pent Assembly for 5 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where services were held Monday. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ~ 12-2-2004
Teders Emma, 95, a native of Avilla, who had resided in Fort Wayne most of her life, died Friday in St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was the widow of John Teders, who died in 1941. Surviving are a son, Herbert J., Fort Wayne; four daughters, Mrs. George Palmer, Mrs. James Dowling, and Mrs. Ralph Castle, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Marvin Woods, Neelyville, Mo.; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 5-31-1962
Teders Flora Elizabeth, the nine-year old daughter of John Teders and wife, died Monday at the home in Fort Wayne, death being caused by an attack of brain fever. The child was taken ill about a month ago and was rapidly improving until Saturday night when brain fever developed. It is thought that the noise from the shooting of cannon crackers near the Teders home caused the attack of the dread disease. The parents, four sisters and two brothers survive. The Teders family removed to Fort Wayne from here about twelve years ago. The funeral will be held at Fort Wayne and the remains will be brought here for burial Thursday. ~ 7-8-1909
Teders Francis J - The remains of the late Flight Officer Francis J. Teders, who lost his life in Italy during the war will arrive Thursday at the McKee & Clark Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with full military honors by Avilla American Legion and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. He was a former resident of Avilla and made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. John Teders, who died in May 1946. He was killed November 25, 1944 after two years in the service. He was 24 at the time of his death. He is the son of Robert F. Teders of Baltimore, Maryland. ~ 6-30-1949 + 12-?-1944
Teders Gertrude M, former Avilla resident, died last Thursday in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Avilla March 8, 1897, she was the daughter of John and Frances (Lemper) Helmer. She married Linus Teders May 7, 1916. He preceded her in death in June 1966. Surviving are two daughters, Irene F. Hill, 713 Mott St., Kendallville, and Vera G. Schlichtenmyer, R. 3, Kendallville; two sons, Herbert C., Leipsic, Ohio, and Duane J., Fort Wayne; two sisters, Myrtle Davis, Fort Wayne and Ethel Treesh of Auburn; two brothers, Carl, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, and William, Coldwater Mich. Ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren survive. One daughter, Martha Kistler, and one brother, Lawrence Helmer, preceded her in death. Final rites Saturday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. ~ 7-15-1971 + 7-?-1971
Teders Helen Gladys, 83, of Avilla, died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, June Beeber. She was born in Martin, Mich., on July 1, 1911 to Charles and Hazel (Pallett) Arehart. On June 29, 1936 in Otsego, Mich. she married Edward Teders. He died in December 1989. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Avilla. Surviving are 3 daughters, Joyce Beeber and June Beeber of Avilla, Jean Patterson of Fort Wayne; a son, Donald of Avilla; 3 sisters, Velma Hicks and Mary Jean Arehart of Plainwell, Mich., and Esther Fleming of Kalamazoo, Mich.; 3 brothers, Lewis of Kalamazoo, Robert and Carl of Plainwell; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A grandchild and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. + 12-28-1994
Teders Henrietta, 83 (Sister M. Martialis), a native of Avilla, died May 7 at Holy Cross Convent in South Bend. She was born Nov. 27, 1893 to the late Henry J. and Annie E. Teders in Avilla. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Lash, Monterey Park, Calif., Mrs. Laura Knach, Avilla, Mrs. Freda Mault, Wawaka, and one brother, Edward Teders, Avilla. Services May 8 at St. Mary’s Convent Church in South Bend. Burial, Convent Cemetery. ~ 5-19-1977 + 5-?-1977
Teders Henry, 52, - See Clara Teders.
Teders Henry, 80, a resident of Avilla for more than 50 years, died Jan. 6 at his home in that place. He had been a farmer and was a director of the Avilla Community State Bank. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are 5 sons, Lawrence of Fort Wayne, Edward and Lewis at home, Joseph, Allen Twp, Charles, Swan Twp; and 4 daughters, Sister Martialis of Sacred Heart Home of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Mary Lash of near Albion, Mrs. Laura Knach, Swan Twp, and Miss Freda at home. + 1-?-1938
Teders Irene, 67, who lived at 122 S. Cowen St. in Garrett, died Friday at DeKalb Hospital. She was the widow of Leo Teders, who died in 1969. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca Ketcham, Tucson, Ariz.; one sister, Helen Debaun, Bellevue, Mich.; two half-sisters, Gladys Fuller and Grace Lewis, both of Garrett; one half-brother, Henry Holzworth, Hicksville, Ohio. Services Monday in Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Avilla. ~ 7-8-1976 + 6-?-1976
Teders James W died November 27, 2011, at Jewish Hospital in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Jim was born on June 9, 1947, to Paul W. Teders and Eleanor (Marti) Harding. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Garrett High School, graduating in 1965. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969, serving in Vietnam. He grew up in Garrett and moved to Angola four years ago, coming from Alaska where he had lived since 1977. On February 19, 2001, he married Mary Forister in Fairbanks, Alaska. Jim retired from the FAA as an air traffic controller, having worked from 1969 until his retirement in 2005. He received his pilot’s license and was a 6 ton commercial boat captain. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 178, the VFW Post 1892, and the Disabled American Vets. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Fremont and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4341 in Crystal City, Missouri. Surviving are his wife; his children, Ed and Rayme Teders, Carla Applebee, and Tom and Jennifer Teders; 2 stepdaughters; his grandchildren, Lily, Aydan, Lauren, Nile and Olivia Teders, Kyla and Chase Duke, and Craden and Porter O’Meara; his brothers, Gene (Leslie) Teders, Jerry (Mary) Teders and Max (Jenny) Teders; his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Jim Curry; and his mother; and his stepfather, Robert Harding. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral Dec. 2 at Brazzell Funeral Home. Cremation, then burial later at St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 11-30-2011
Teders John, a lifelong resident of this community, died at his home northeast of Avilla Tuesday. An attack of the heart was the direct cause of his death. He was aged 65 years, 7 months and 8 days. He was born on January 24, 1861, on the farm where he resided and lived there the rest of his life. He is survived by his wife; three children, Robert of Avilla, Mrs. William Fortman of west of town and Miss Mary Teders of Kendallville; three grandchildren; one brother, Ben; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Blotkamp of this place, Mrs. J. B. Vogeding of French, New Mexico, and Mrs. Frances Kreienbrink of Ottawa, Ohio. Funeral services will be held from the St. Mary’s Church at Avilla on Thursday and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. ~ 9-2-1926
Teders Joseph A, 61, a farmer residing approximately a mile south of here on State Road 3, ended his life with a 12 gauge shotgun Wednesday. He had been shooting rats around the corn crib prior to the time he was found dead. One of his sons, Henry, of West Bend, Wis., who has been home visiting his parents, along with his brother, Herman, found their father. He had been suffering from a nervous condition for the past several months. Surviving in addition to the two sons are the wife, Beatrice; another son, Leo J., near Avilla; and six daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Fike, near Kendallville, Mrs. Theresa Meyer, Avilla, Betty, Alice, Henrietta and Lucy, at home. Final rites will be Saturday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. ~ 7-2-1953
Teders Lawrence A, 75, was born March 20, 1897 to Henry J. and Anna E. (Riemen) Teders and was a lifelong resident of the Avilla area. He retired from General Electric in 1963, was a WW I veteran, having served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society, and the Avilla American Legion Post 240. He resided at 229 Baum St. in Avilla and died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include four sisters, Freda Mault, Wawaka, Mary Lash, California, Sister Mary Martialis, CSC, South Bend, and Laura Knach, Avilla; two brothers, Louis, Garrett, and Ed, Avilla. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 10-25-1973 + 10-?-1973
Teders Leo G, 66, R. 2, Avilla, died Saturday at McCray Hospital. He was born Oct. 21, 1903 in Noble County, the son of Frank H. and Clara (Lash) Teders, both deceased. He married Irene L. Brown on Oct 12, 1927 in Garrett. A former resident of Garrett, he lived in Avilla seven years. He was a retired tool and die maker and had been employed by the Dana Corporation in Auburn. He was a life member of the Eagles Lodge in Garrett. He is survived by his wife, Irene; one daughter, Miss Rebecca Teders of Fort Wayne; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Thelma) Seifert and Mrs. Al (Orpha) Richter, both of Garrett, Mrs. Harold (Charlotte) Noll, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. John (Ruth) Steinmetz of Huntington; one brother, Norbert, Coldwater, Mich. Two brothers, Linus and Clarence, and a sister, Gertrude, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 11-6-1969 + 11-1-1969
Teders Leo J, 88, of rural Avilla, died April 29, 2010 at the DeKalb Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1924 to Joseph and Beatrice (Kreinbrink) Teders. On June 7, 1947 at the St. Mary's Church in Avilla he married Lois M. Fisher. She died March 17, 1988. He was a farmer and worked for Flint & Walling in Kendallville, retiring in 1988 after 32 years of service. He serve in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Avilla and the Avilla American Legion Post 240. Surviving are 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Roger Dancer, Brenda and Mark Weber and Beverly and Mike Edwards, all of Avilla, and Jane and Connie Feist of Columbia City; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Alice Meyer and Theresa (Fyi) Meyer, both of Avilla, Henrietta and Bob Harris of LaOtto and Lucy and Mike Higginbotham of Wolcottville; and 2 brothers, Herman and Harriet Teders of Avilla and Henry and Shirley Teders of Wisconsin. A son, Dennis, and 2 sisters, Mary Ann Fike and Elizabeth Teders preceded him in death. Mass of Christian Burial, May 4 in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 5-1-2010
Teders Leo Joseph, one of the twin sons of Henry J. and Annie E. Teders, was born Jan. 2, 1906, and died Sunday, July 2, 1916, aged 10 years and six months. He is survived by his parents, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wednesday. ~ 7-5-1916
Teders Leonida, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Teders, died Thursday, March 25, of pneumonia, aged 2 years. ~ 4-1-1897
Teders Linus, 71, Avilla, died at the Logansport Hospital Tuesday. He was born Dec. 26, 1895, the son of Henry and Clara (Lash) Teders and married Gertrude Helmer March 7, 1916, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He is survived besides the widow by two sons and two daughters; one daughter preceded him in death; two brothers and four sisters; one brother and one sister preceded him in death. Services Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 6-30-1966 + 6-?-1966
Teders Lois M, R. 2, Avilla, died at her home March 17. She was born in Avilla Feb. 6, 1928, the daughter of Linus and Ruby (Diehm) Fischer. She married Leo Teders June 7, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Virginia Dancer, Avilla, Brenda Weber, Garrett, Beverly Edwards, Bryan, Ohio, and Jane Feist of Columbia City; two brothers, Dale and Francis of Avilla; three sisters, Rosellen Howe, Hudson, Retha Remke, Avilla, and Carolyn Miller, Kendallville; and four granddaughters. Preceding her in death were a son, Dennis, and a sister, Alberta Helmkamp. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church where services were held Monday. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 3-22-1988 + 3-17-1988
Teders Louis H, 70, died Sunday at Garrett Hospital of cancer. He had been an Avilla resident until seven years ago, when he moved to Garrett. He was retired from farming and the Electric Motors Co. in Garrett and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was born Jan. 2, 1906 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Teders. He married Bernadette C. Meyer June 2, 1938 and she survives. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. James Mueller, Kendallville, Sister Linda and Sister Elaine Teders, both of Mokena, Ill., Mrs. Larry Hollis, R. 1, Avilla, and Mrs. Paul Buckles, Garrett; two sons, William, Hamilton, and Raymond, R. 1, Avilla; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lash, Monterey Park, Calif., Sister Martialis Teders, South Bend, Mrs. Laura Knach, Avilla, Mrs. Freda Mault, Wawaka; one brother, Avilla; and 17 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 8-26-1976 + 8-?-1976
Teders M Agnes Cecile, CSC, 93, of St. Mary’s Convent, South Bend, died Friday at the convent. She was born Cecilia Agnes Teders Oct. 19, 1894 in Avilla. She was received as a novice Jan. 6, 1920, and made her profession of vows Jan. 8, 1922. She was assigned to teaching in elementary, secondary and college division education throughout her community life from 1923 to 1937. She went to St. Mary’s Convent in 1979. Surviving are two sisters, Sister Miriam Augusta, CSC, of St. Mary’s Convent, and Margaret Walshe of South Bend; a brother, Michael of Florida. Resurrection was celebrated Nov. 30 in the Church of Loretta. Burial, Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. ~ 12-8-1987 + 11-28-1987
Teders Mary Elizabeth, 80, practically a lifelong resident of Avilla, died at the home of her son, Edwin, Avilla, Feb. 3. Born in Kentucky, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kreienbrink. Her husband died several years ago. Surviving are 2 sons, Edwin of Avilla, and Bruno of Stanford, Okla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Teders of Avilla, and Mrs. William Sulzer of Fort Wayne; and 13 grandchildren. One son and a daughter preceded her in death. Funeral Monday from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Avilla. Burial, church cemetery. + 2-?-1938
Teders Paul W, 69, died Monday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. A Garrett resident since 1946, he was a brakeman for the B&O Railroad, retiring in 1981 with 32 years of service. He was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army and the former owner of the Railroad Inn in Garrett. He was born April 17, 1923 in Avilla to Edwin and Catherine (Mund) Teders. He married Eleanor L. Marti on May 8, 1946 in Kendallville. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett, the Avilla American Legion, Auburn Moose, Elks and Eagles lodges and VFW in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons, James W. and Gene of Fairbanks, Alaska, Gerald of Jupiter, Fla., and Max of Garrett; one daughter, Linda Curry of Michigan City; one brother, Clifford of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Freda Huelsenbeck and Brunetta Sible of Avilla, Joan Houser of Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren, Edwin, Carla, Thomas, Shannon and Shane Teders, and Catherine Curry. One brother, Arnold, and one grandson preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in St. Joseph Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery with graveside military rites by Avilla American Legion. + 5-18-1992
Teders Ralph J died Friday at the St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was proprietor of the Teders Heating & Plumbing Co. in Fort Wayne. He was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church where services were held Monday. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 10-16-1947
Teders Robert A, 74, of R. 1, Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville Sept. 15, 1912 to August and Agnes (Meyer) Teders. On Nov. 13, 1954 in Kendallville he married Carol Schreiber. A veteran of WW II, he retired from the Dept. of Agriculture where he was a soil conservation technician. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, VFW, American Legion and Kendallville Elks. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Steven (Lynnette) Taylor of Royer Lake, LaGrange County; 3 sisters, Sister Agnes Cecile and Sister Miriam Augusta, both of Holy Cross Convent, South Bend, and Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Walsh of South Bend; a brother, V. Michael of Ocala, Fla.; and one grandchild. Two brothers, Clarence and Francis; and a sister, Zita Boszor, preceded him in death. Services Tuesday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. + 2-20-1989 (Probably was 1987)
Teegarden Phebe in the Haven Hubbard Home at New Carlisle Tuesday. Services will be held in the E. U. B. Church Friday. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 10-4-1956
Teegardin Anna Rosa, 74, died Sunday in the LaGrange County Hospital. Surviving are five daughters and three sons, Cecil Teegardin, Avilla, George, Garrett, and Earl, LaGrange; two brothers; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services in the Weicht Funeral Home in Angola Wednesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 8-11-1955
Teegardin Bertha B, 89, formerly of Avilla and Kendallville, died May 29, 2011 at The Hearth at Windamere, Fishers, Indiana. She was born in Avilla February 19, 1922 to Elmer and Ida May (Koons) Wells. She married Cecil Teegardin on October 7, 1939 in Garrett. He died January 24, 1990.She was employed by the East Noble School Corporation and worked in the Avilla School cafeteria for 21 years before she retired in 1991. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Julie Ann and Scott Lentz of Fishers, Indiana; and a granddaughter, Megan Lentz. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clarence and Dale Wells. Funeral June 4 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 6-1-2011
Teegardin Cecil E, 76, of R. 2, Avilla, died Wednesday at McCray Hospital. He was born in Steuben County November 7, 1913, the son of Charles and Anna (Meyers) Teegardin. On October 7, 1939 in Garrett, he married Bertha Wells. A farmer, he retired in 1978 from American Hoist in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Julie of Indianapolis; 5 sisters, Zelda Chrysler and Mrs. Chester (Ellen) Clark of Angola, Mrs. Charles (Etta) Byrne of San Diego, Calif., Evelyn Cross of Lansing, Mich., and Vivian Heiman of LaOtto; and a brother, Earl of LaGrange. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 1-24-1990
Teel Lessie E, 86, of Ligonier, died Nov. 22, 2001 at Oak Leaf Village, Ligonier. She was born May 29, 1915 in Big Chimney, W. Va. to Harry and Amanda (Ashworth) Copen. She married Manuel R. Teel in Big Chimney on July 23, 1934. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Slone of Ligonier; a sister, Eva Holden, Mile Fork, W. Va.; a daughter-in-law, Janet Teel of Cromwell; 8 grandchildren, Christina, Allen, Wayne, Cindy, Vicki, Cathy, Mike and Chuck; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her husband; 2 sons, Homer and David; a brother and 5 half-sisters preceded her in death. Services Sunday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 11-23-2001
Teeple Gladys, 85, died today at the Lutheran Home. She was born Sept. 12, 1900 in Kimmell to William and Thella (Reed) Noe. She married Donald Teeple, who preceded her in death. She was a retired employee of the Fort Wayne State Hospital and had resided in Webster, Ind. Surviving are one sister, Mabel Neukam of Fort Wayne; and one brother, Dallas of Fla. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Services Friday at the Lutheran Home chapel. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-9-1986
Teeple Julius F, 69, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died at McCray Hospital Sunday. He was born in Decatur April 11, 1916 to David F. and Agnes (Reardon) Teeple. On Feb. 15, 1947 in Decatur he married Goldie Franz. He moved to Big Long Lake from Decatur 10 years ago and was retired as vice president of Teeple Truck Lines Inc. A veteran of WW II, he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, LOOM No. 1311, American Legion Post 43 and BPOE No. 993, all of Decatur; and VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Cynthia L. Yoquelet of Wolcottville; 2 sons, Stephen M. of Bradenton, Fla., and Jeffrey L., Avilla; 3 sisters, Marcella Kintz and Mildred White of Sarasota, Fla., and Patricia Klepper of Lima, Ohio; 3 brothers, Les A., Anthony E., and Edward A. of Decatur; and 6 grandchildren. A brother, 4 sisters and 2 half-sisters preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Graveside services Wednesday in Decatur Cemetery. + 9-15-1985
Teeple Shannah, was stillborn Friday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Stephen M. and Ruby M. (Hunter) Teeple; 2 sisters, Tina M. 7, and Lori L. 4; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron B. Hunter, R. 3, LaGrange, and Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Teeple, R. 2, Decatur. Prayer service today in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1974
Teeters Betty Lou, 19, native and lifelong resident of Huntington, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray G. Teeters of Huntington; 2 brothers, Orra R. and Byron D. of Huntington; and a sister, Mrs. Richard Maggart of Cromwell. Funeral today at Robbins Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial, Green Park Cemetery, Portland. + 12-?-1949
Teeters Lornelle M, 66, died August 2, 1990 in her home at Fort Wayne. She was born August 30, 1924 in Fot Wayne to Weldon O. and Celina (Amstutz) Klopfenstein. She married Robert J. Teeters on January 29, 1955 in Fort Wayne. She had been a legal secretary for attorney Paul Barcus of Albion and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Auburn. Surviving are her husband; a son, Brad L. of Fort Wayne; a brother, John Klopfenstein of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Lucille Tallman of Momence, Ill., and Victoria Johnson of South Bend; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial service Sunday at St. Mark's Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 8-2-1990
Teeters Robert James Jr, 19, R. 3, Albion, died Wednesday (d. 7-9-1975) in his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1956 in Baker, Ore. to Robert J. and Loranelle Teeters. Surviving are his parents and a brother, Brad, Fort Wayne. He had been a resident of Albion for 7 years. Services Saturday in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1975
Teetsel Alvin C, 85, E. North St., was found dead at his home Friday. He died Thursday night. Born in New York June 7, 1888, he was the son of Charles and Sarah (Hoff) Teetsel. In 1934 he married Mildred E. Clark in Springfield, Mass. She died Feb. 4, 1969. Moving to Kendallville in 1947 from New York, he worked as a mechanical engineer. He was a member of BPOE 324 and S.A.E. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Paul Fariello, Mrs. Roland Crum and Mrs. William Bauer, and one son, Charles, all from New York; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Burns, New Jersey; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1973
Teidy Andrew J, of Waukesha, Wis., died from hemorrhage of the brain, caused by being thrown from a freight train Nov. 28 on the Wisconsin Central near Prairie View 90 miles north of Chicago. He was 39 years old and leaves a daughter, mother and 3 brothers. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Knights of Pythias. His wife, Lottie died last Sunday at the home of Theodore Duerr. Six weeks ago she returned to her home at Waukesha after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rev. George H. Shifaly who reside near South Milford. Funeral for both was yesterday at the Weston Chapel. Burial was conducted by the South Milford Lodge K of P. + 12-3-1897 ^ 12-17-1897
Teidy Lottie J was born in Wayne Twp Aug. 1862. She died at the residence of Theodore Duerr in South Milford, LaGrange County, the 5th of Dec. 1897, aged 35 years, 3 months and 15 days, while accompanying the remains of her husband, A. J. Teidy from Waukesha, Wis. to the home of her parents and birthplace as already stated. She was married to Andrew J. Teidy on Jan. 8, 1883, settling down to housekeeping in Grand Rapids, Mich., from thence coming to this place, her husband working for her father on the farm, thence going west and spending the last 8 years of her life in Waukesha, Wis. To her was given the care of a daughter. Funeral for her and her husband took place at Weston Chapel. From the chapel they were taken to the cemetery nearby. She leaves a father, mother, and a sister. + 12-5-1897 ^ 12-19-1897
Temple Delores B, 87, of Kendallville, died October 31, 2012, at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in South Milford, Indiana, on December 6, 1924 to Archie and Ethel (Fritz) McGahen. She retired from Uniform Printing in Kendallville after 26 years. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Walt and Mary Temple of Kendallville; grandchildren, Stephanie Hodgins, Lisa Barkey, and Thomas Barkey; one great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Barkey, who died in February 2012; her son, David Temple, who died in 1981; sisters, Eleanor Goudy and Virginia; and brothers, Walter McGahen and Lawrence “Bill” McGahen. Funeral today at Hite Funeral Home.  Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-4-2012
Temple Donald Carroll, 89, of Kendallville, died July 19, 2008 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and a member of American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville and South Milford Church of Christ. He worked for 27 years at McCray Refrigeration and retired in May 1984 from Kendallville Foundry after 11 years. He was born Aug. 17, 1918 in Kendallville to Sanders E. and Ethel (Cochran) Temple. He married Donna L. Kistler on July 13, 1946 in Kendallville. She died Nov. 25, 2001. Surviving are a son, Rick of Kendallville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Marvin Hart, Kendallville, and Debra and Danny Smith, Somerset, Ky.; 8 grandchildren, Lisa Householder, Angela and Jody Leighty, Caleb Temple, Jaime Bailey, Shauna Hart, Ashley Hart, Danielle and David Barnett and Donna Smith; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Gloria Graves of Auburn. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, George, Russell and Sanders Jr.; and a sister, Avonna Holmes. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2008
Temple Donna L, 78, Kendallville, died November 25, 2001 at Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. The Avilla High School graduate retired in 1985 as a nurses' aide at McCray Hospital after 20 years. She was a member of South Milford Church of Christ. She was born July 14, 1923 in LaOtto to Emery and Lillie (Matthews) Kistler. On July 13, 1946 in Kendallville she married Donald Temple. Surviving are her husband and a son, Rick of Kendallville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Marvin Hart of Kendallville and Debbie and Danny Smith of Leburn, Ky.; 2 sisters, Eiline Temple and Helen Wiles of Kendallville; a brother, Darold Kistler of Kendallville; 7 granddaughters, Lisa Householder, Angela Brunson, Jaime Bailey, Shauna and Ashley Hart, Danielle and Donna Smith; a grandson, Caleb Temple; and 4 great-grandchildren. A brother, Willis Kistler, preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-29-2001
Temple Eiline Marshall, 75, of Kendallville, died February 27, 2004. She was born on June 16, 1928 in Huntertown to Emery and Lillie (Matthews) Kistler. She married Maurice G. Marshall in September 1946. He died October 6, 1983. She married Russel E. Temple in April 1995. He died May 28, 1999. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Sandra Marshall of Kendallville; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, LuAnn Hart of Avilla and Sheila and Clarence Treesh of Kendallville; 2 stepsons; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Darold and Betty Kistler, Sandy and Bonnie Temple and Don Temple, all of Kendallville; a sister, Helen Wiles of Kendallville; a sister-in-law, Gloria Graves of Auburn; 3 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Willis "Pete" Kistler; a stepson; and a granddaughter, Kim Treesh Baisden. She was a member of South Milford Church of Christ and retired in 1995 from McCray Hospital after 29 years as a nurse's aide. She was an independent carrier for Fort Wayne Newspapers. Services at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-11-2004
Temple Sanders Edwin, 85, died Sept. 24, 2007 at his Kendallville residence. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and retired from Kraft Foods in 1985 after 42 years. He then worked for Bostwick-Braun in Ashley and J.O. Mory. He was born Dec. 18, 1921 in Kendallville to Sanders and Ethel (Cochran) Temple. He married Bonnie Lou Smith on Feb. 6, 1965. She died March 22, 2007. Surviving are 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Sandra and Fred Barkey of Bowling Green, Ky., Kimberly Forker of Rome City, Kristin Davidson of Kendallville and Annette and Terry Donat of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Mary and Kirk and Krystal Temple of Kendallville; a daughter-in-law, Dyanne Temple-Barksdale of Athens, Ala.; his mother-in-law; a brother Donald Temple of Kendallville; a sister, Gloria Graves of Auburn; 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Aaron on July 10, 1965,and David on Sept. 13, 1979; 2 brothers, Russell and George; and a sister, Avonna Holmes. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-26-2007
Tennant Ruth M, 760, 627 N. Douglas St., Auburn, died Friday in DeKalb Hospital. She was born July 11, 1918 in Auburn, the daughter of John and Emma (Wooster) Mitchell. On Dec. 24, 1956 she married Archie Tennant. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Carlene M. Neumann, Waterloo, Mrs. Jeanine M. Bolen, Rochester, Ind., Mrs. E. Juamaine Stull, Albion, and Mrs. E. Charmaine Kershner, Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Mrs. Marie Blevins and Mrs. Nellie Ashleman, Auburn, and Mrs. Pearl Steving, Cedarville; and 10 grandchildren. She was employed at Modernair Corp, Waterloo. Memorial service Tuesday in Feller-Graffis Funeral Home, Waterloo. + 2-?-1979
Terman Beverly Ellen, 79, died Sept. 18, 2003 at her home. She served as executive administrator for the Kendallville Housing Authority 1977-1986. A 1942 graduate of Kendallville High School, she had worked as a ledger clerk at S. F. Bowser and at General Electric in Fort Wayne 1942-46 and for B. W. Jansen for 15 years as a receptionist and at McCray Hospital 1974-1977 and back to Dr. Jansen 1986-1990. she was a member of the First Christian Church, VFW and American Legion auxiliaries. She was born May 8, 1924 in South Milford, the daughter of Arthur Edward and Celia Luella (Wible) Frederick. She married Ted Raymond Mustard in Kendallville on Aug. 17, 1944. He died March 10, 1960. She married Gail Terman on June 27, 1981. He died March 6, 1985. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Larry Walburn and Suzanne and John Coffman of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Velda Mustard of Altus, Okla.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Roberta Frederick of Kendallville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Arline Munk of Kendallville and Joan and Ronald Smith of Grass Valley, Calif.; 3 grandsons, Todd, Timothy and Evan Mustard; 2 granddaughters, Mary Joseph and Amanda Smuts and her husband; and 2 stepchildren. Also preceding her n death were a son, Stanley, and a sister, Maxine Carlisle. Services Sunday at First Christian Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-20-2003
Terman Dorothy, 66, of 6009 Inwood Lane in Fort Wayne, died Thursday at her home. She was born in Chicago, Ill., and married Gail Terman. She had been employed at Kendallville furniture and was a retired bookkeeper for Cooper and Lybrand Accountants. She moved from Kendallville to Fort Wayne in 1964. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Donna Accilien of Fort Wayne; a son, Bruce of Goshen; 2 sisters, Virginia Gorden of Bersenville, Ill., and Ruth Jelinek in Glendale, Calif.; a brother, Ted Kobza of Genoa City, Wis.; and one grandchild. Funeral Saturday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Eberhard Cemetery in Columbia City. + 2-?-1979
Terman Gail E, 69, Kendallville, died Monday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born to William and Flora (Grace) Terman in Whitley County, Feb. 2, 1916. His mother died Tuesday. He married Beverly Frederick Mustard. He had lived in Kendallville before moving to Fort Wayne. Six years ago he returned to Kendallville. He retired in 1972 as clerk at the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a WW II veteran, attended the First Christian Church and was a member of Kendallville Masonic Lodge No. 276 F&AM, Elks Lodge No. 1194 and American Legion Post 86, all Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Donna Accilien of Leo; a son, Bruce of Elkhart; 2 stepdaughters, Nancy Mustard of Wawaka and Mrs. Paul (Suzanne) Joseph of New Middleton, Ohio; a stepson, Major Robert Mustard of Lakenheath, England; a sister, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Bristow of Fort Wayne; and 4 grandchildren. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Eberhard Cemetery. + 3-4-1985
Ternet Billy A, 57, of LaOtto, died August 19, 2004 in the emergency room of Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born January 19, 1947 to Clifford and Helen (Lewis) Ternet in Fort Wayne. He married Loretta F. Hunter on June 17, 1968 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; his father of rural LaOtto; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Lisa Stewart of Garrett, Sheila and Scott Adams of Churubusco and Jessie and Terry Williamson of Monroeville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Imani Woodard of Indianapolis and Billy A. Jr. and Penny Ternet of Auburn; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jackie and Sandra of LaOtto, Neal and Garree of Tri-Lakes, Ned and Rita of Garrett, and Ted and Camille of South Whitley; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Strowmatt of Kendallville and Carol Ternet of rural Avilla; 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. He had worked at Franke Plating Works in Fort Wayne for almost 40 years and in the last year started another plating company with Nuter Coatings in Fort Wayne. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 8-26-2004
Ternet Clifford O, 81, of rural Avilla, died August 29, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in rural Allen County and had lived in Noble County for the past 51 years. Surviving are 6 children, Jack C. (Sandra) Ternet of LaOtto, Neal F. (Garree) Ternet of Tri Lakes, Kathryn (Jerry) Strowmatt of Kendallville, Carol S. Ternet of Avilla, Ned O. (Rita) Ternet of Garrett and Ted O. (Camille) Ternet of South Whitley; daughter-in-law, Loretta Ternet of LaOtto; sister-in-law, Audrey Ternet of Avilla; 37 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Lewis) in 1999; a son Billy A.; a granddaughter, Tina Ternet; brothers, Kenny, Paul and Merlin; and sisters, Idell Bermus and Odeal Messman. He retired as production manager with Franke Plating, Fort Wayne, after 41 years, in 1989. For the past 10 years he drove a truck for Ternet Metal Finishing. He was a WW II Army veteran and a member of Immaculate Conception Church at Ege, Avilla American Legion Post 240 and VFW Post 857, Fort Wayne. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 240. ~ 9-8-2005
Ternet Garree Elaine, 58, of Tri-Lakes, died Dec. 18, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1949 in Wolf Lake to William and Jane (Litherland) Welch. She married Neal Ternet in Churubusco on June 14, 1965. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jim Ormsby of Churubusco; a son, Tyrone, of Columbia City; 4 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Beverly and Robert Irving of Deltona, Fla., Brenda and Steve Baumgartner of Bluffton, Linda Galligher of Kendallville, and Janel Welch of Churubusco; and 3 grandchildren, Brittany and Brock Ormsby and Leah Ternet. She was preceded in death by a sister, Narda Strong, on Dec. 28, 2003. Services Saturday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. ^ 12-20-2007
Ternet Heidi, 23, of Amery, Wis., died March 14 in Ladd Memorial Hospital at Osceola, Wis., from injuries suffered in a three-vehicle accident. She was born Nov. 8, 1956 in Rapid City, S.D. to Jay Chester and Alice Claire Stillman Byerley. She married Ronald Ternet June 21, 1975, and they lived in Churubusco until moving to Wisconsin in 1955. She was employed as a factory service technician for Kroy Industries at Osceola. Survivors are her husband; her parents of R. 1, Avilla; two brothers, Howard and Eric, at home; and two sisters, Cozette and Jamie Rae, at home. Services at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, March 19. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 3-20-1980
Ternet Helen I, 77, Avilla, died May 14 in Parkview Hospital. She was a 1941 graduate of Leo High School and spent formative years in Allen County. She lived most of her adult life in Avilla. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church at Ege and Avilla American Legion Post Ladies Auxiliary. She was born April 29, 1922 in Fort Wayne to Frank and Martha (Kniffen) Lewis. She married Clifford O. Ternet on Aug. 8, 1942 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Kathryn and her husband Jerry Strowmatt, and Carol S. Ternet of Avilla; 5 sons and daughters-in-law, Jack C. and Sandra, and Billy A. and Loretta of LaOtto, Neal F. and Garee of Tri-Lakes, Ned O. and Rita of Garrett, and Ted O. and Camille of South Whitley; 2 sisters, Martha Heath of Fort Wayne and Dorothy Brooks of Palatine, Ill.; 2 brothers, Clayton of Rome City and Donald of Phoenix; 28 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. A granddaughter, 2 brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Ege. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 6-3-1999
Ternet Tina Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Ternet of LaOtto, died shortly after birth April 3, at McCray Hospital. Survivors include the parents; three sisters, Jackie Sue 8, Patricia Marie 5, and Dolly Mae 2; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ternet of R. 1, Avilla, and Mr. and Mrs. James Clawson of Delphi, Ind. Services Wednesday in the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Avilla. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 4-5-1973 + 4-?-1973
Terry Amy N, daughter of Denzil and Louetta (Manns) Terry of R. 3, Kendallville, was stillborn Monday in McCray Hospital. Survivors include the parents; grandmothers, Mrs. Nancy Terry and Mrs. Nora Manns, Kendallville; and a brother, Larry at home. Graveside services Wednesday in Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1979
Terry Arminta "Pud", 50, Rome City, died today at McCray Hospital. She was born on Nov. 29, 1937 in Emmalena, Ky. to Charles and Cassie (Napier) Combs. She married Wallace Terry Dec. 4, 1965 in Rome City. She is survived by her mother and her husband; 4 sons, David Smith of Kendallville, Timothy "Carl" Smith of Wolcottville, Mitchell and Wallace II Terry of Rome City; 3 daughters, Cathy Smith and Carolyn Terry of Rome City, Mrs. Tracy (Patricia) Mobley of South Milford; 2 stepsons, Wallace Gardner of Portage and Michael Gardner of Michigan City; 4 brothers, Rev. Leburn of Wolcottville, John of Angola, J. W. of Stroh, and Larry of LaGrange; 4 sisters, Mrs. Herma Terry of Angola, Josephine Shipp of Anesten, Ala., Cynthia Miller of Rome City, and Betty Martin of South Milford; 13 grandchildren. One brother and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services Sunday in Five Corners Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 10-27-1988
Terry Chandler, 71, of Rome City, died Nov. 19, 2009 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Knott County, Kentucky on July 3, 1938 to Andy and Gracie (Handshoe) Terry. He married Judy Thomas on Feb. 26, 1960 in Kendallville. She died Feb. 5, 1999. He married Doris Hicks on Sept. 1, 2001. He was employed for 34 years at Newnam Foundry, retiring in 1988. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Rick Terry and Jeff and Kellie Terry of Kendallville; a grandson, Nathan Terry; a brother, Taulby Terry of Rome City; and 6 stepchildren. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Dawsie Handshoe and Naomi Patrick; and brothers Ellis, Edward and Jack Terry. Funeral Nov. 23 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 11-20-2009
Terry Charles L "Pete", 71, died Feb. 1, 2001 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He worked for several years at McCray Refrigeration, Kendallville. He was born June 10, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to Milo and Helen (Harsh) Terry. Surviving are a sister, Ellen McBride of Churubusco. He was preceded in death by a brother, John. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 2-2-2001
Terry Clinton D, 35, of Kendallville, died Aug. 25. He was born Aug. 22, 1962 to Ellis and Ruth (Elliott) Terry in Kendallville. He formerly worked at Dexter Axle in Albion. He is survived by his mother; 4 sisters, Kathy Tuttle of Kendallville, Karen Stoner of LaOtto, Brenda Hicks of Wawaka, and Janet Knox of Fort Wayne; and one brother, Johnny Terry of Kendallville. One brother, Timothy, preceded him in death. Funeral in Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 9-11-1997
Terry Curtis, 58, of Kendallville, died Oct. 30 in McCray Hospital. The Knott County, Ky. native worked at Newnam Foundry 43 years. Surviving are his wife Jenetta; son, Curtis Jr. of Kendallville; stepmother, Delana R. Terry of Kendallville; sisters, Flora Hoover and Dorothy Ramey of Kendallville; brothers, John A. and Chester of Kendallville, and Rada of Princeton, W. Va.; stepsisters, Maggie Groh of Kendallville and Edith Conley of Sturgis, Mich.; stepbrother, Oscar Handshoe of Kendallville; and 2 grandchildren. Services in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 11-7-1996
Terry Dan, 74, of Albion, died January 6, 2007 at his residence. He was a trackman for the former Penn Central, next Conrail and now part of the CSX Railroad. He was born March 29, 1932 in Knott County, Ky., to Troy and Sadie (Ritchie) Terry. He married Letha Williams on September 8, 1955 in Hazard, Ky. She survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Darwin E. and Liz Terry of Kimmell and Bruce L. and Belita Terry of Albion; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Vonda G. and Bill Payne of Albion and Treva K. Porter of Kimmell; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Betty Terry of Rutledge, Tenn., Grady and Louise Terry of Ary, Ky., and William and Alma Terry of Talcum, Ky.; and 4 sisters, Hazel Lovins of Batesville, Eva Stacy and Thelma Terry of Talcum, Ky., and Elma Hawkins of Canton, Ga. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Russell and Sam. Services Tuesday at the Full Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle in Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-7-2007
Terry Danny L, 62, died Sept. 8, 2003 at his home. He retired in May 2002 from Dalton Foundry after 39 years of service. He was born April 9, 1941 in Knott County, Ky. to Lee and Sarah (Green) Terry. His first wife, Joyce Oleen Terry, preceded him in death. He then married Lois Hurt in Pound, Va. Surviving are his wife; a son, Kevin of Columbia City; a daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and James Hurt of Ligonier; 4 stepchildren; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Thursday at Brimfield Revival Center. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-9-2003
Terry Delmer, 73, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, Ky., February 2, 1925 to Alexander and Pansey (Brown) Terry. He moved to Kendallville in 1950 and retired from Newnam Foundry after 18 years and was a member of Kendallville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Rita and William Deskins and Tammy Philo; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Wade and Debra and Douglas and Patty Terry, all of Kendallville; 8 sisters, Edith Holifield, Opal Terry, Donna Strange, Glenna Manns, Corrine Green and Tina Bolen of Kendallville, Sadie Adkins of Louisville, Ky., and Delphia Ramey of Hindman, Ky.; 6 brothers, Milford, Elmer, Denzil and Elmine of Kendallville, Delbert of South Milford, and Eugene Blankenship of Credo, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral Saturday in Community Baptist Church, rural Wolcottville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-5-1998
Terry Desiree Marie, one-day old daughter of Robert and Pammy (Meyers) Terry of R. 3, Wolcottville, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 4 at McCray Hospital. + 4-5-1986
Terry Edward, 56, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Knott County, Ky., Feb. 4, 1928, the son of Andy and Gracie (Handshoe) Terry. On Sept. 28, 1946 he married Gracie Ousley. He was employed by Lane Foundry. Surviving are his wife; 4 sons, Bill E. of R. 3, Sheridan of R. 2, and Shannon, Dowling St., all Kendallville, and Jackie Lee of R. 2, LaGrange; a sister, Dossie Handshoe of Handshoe, Ky.; 2 brothers, Chandler of Kendallville and Taulby of Rome City; and 6 grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Services today at the True Church of God in Jesus Name, Lisbon. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-1-1984
Terry Ellis, 46, R. 2, Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in Knott County, Ky., Sept. 15, 1932, he was the son of Andy and Gracie (Handshoe) Terry. He married Ruth Elliott in March 1944 in Albion. He had lived in Kendallville the past 20 years coming from Ky. He was a retired truck driver for Lane Foundry. Survivors are 4 daughters, Mrs. Farrel (Kathy) Tuttle, Mrs. Stephen (Karen) Stone and Janet of Kendallville, and Mrs. David (Brenda) Hicks of Goshen; 2 sons, Johnnie and Clint of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dosie Handshoe of Ky., and Mrs. Naomi Patrick of Homer, Mich.; 3 brothers, Edward and Chandler of Kendallville, and Taulby of Rome City; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in the Community Baptist Church in South Milford. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-?-1979
Terry Elmer L, son of Elmine and Pam (Wallen) Terry died about 2 hours after birth Monday in McCray Hospital. Graveside services Wednesday in the Avilla Cemetery. Survivors are the parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Terry, Ky., and Mrs. Ellen Wallen, R. 3. + 1-?-1971
Terry Helen R, 72 years, 2 months and 10 days, (b.9-3-1894) died Nov. 13, 1966 at McCray Hospital. She came to Albion from Ligonier about 30 years ago and assumed her position of librarian of the Albion Library. She was a member of Albion First Methodist Church. She is survived by 2 sons and one daughter, Charles and John of Albion, and Mrs. Ellen McBride of Churubusco; and 4 grandchildren. She had 2 sisters and one brother, Blanch and Winefred and Lowell, all of whom preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1966
Terry John H, 68, of Albion, died today (d.5-8-1989) in McCray Hospital. He was born in Elyria, Ohio Jan. 10, 1921, the son of Milo E. and Helen R. (Harsh) Terry. He had lived in Albion since 1936 and retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne in 1981. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and Noble County Historical Society. Surviving are a sister, Ellen McBride of Churubusco; and a brother, Charles of Albion. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-8-1989
Terry John L, 77, of R. 2, Kendallville, died today at his residence following a heart attack. Born in Hueysville, Ky. on Jan. 5, 1904, he was the son of William and Sara Ellen (Higgins) Terry. On Sept. 13, 1952 in Angola he married Roberta D. Handshoe. He had moved from Ky. to Kendallville 29 years ago. He was retired from Newnam Foundry where he had been employed 15 years. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Clovis (Flora) Hoover of R. 2, Kendallville, Mrs. Curtis (Laura) Ramey of Hueysville, and Mrs. Sam (Dorothy) Ramey of Kendallville; 5 sons, Clark of Hueysville, Arnold, Rada, Curtis and Chester of R. 2, Kendallville; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Edith Conley of Sturgis, Mich., and Mrs. Maggie Groh of Kendallville; a stepson, Oscar Handshoe of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Dobson and Mrs. Rachel Ritchie of Medaryville, and Mrs. Cora Ritchie of Indianapolis; 39 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and 6 sisters preceded him in death. Services Friday in Community Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Terry Joyce Olene, 58, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 28, 1938 in Best, Ky. to Ed and Ethel (Hayes) Terry. In Brimfield on Feb. 16, 1962 she married Danny Lee Terry, who survives. She had been a resident in the Rome City area for 36 years. Surviving also are 4 daughters, Helen Hall of Leburn, Ky., Ethel Ann Hall of Best, Ky., Kathryn Dean of Syracuse, and Marsha Kay Terry of Rome City; one son, Kevin of Columbia City; 2 sisters, Geraldine Wallen of Rome City, and Edna Johnson of Beattyville, Ky.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One sister, Edna Fuller, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-16-1996
Terry Judy A, 63, died Friday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare. She was born in Kendallville May 14, 1935 to G. Edgar and Romaine (Rarick) Thomas. On February 26, 1960 in Kendallville she married Chandler Terry. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Ricky L. and Jeffrey L. of Kendallville; her stepmother, Helen Thomas of Rome City; 2 half-sisters, Jeanne Read of Howe and Mrs. Nevin (Janet) Aiken of Fort Wayne; a brother, Gerald Thomas of Monroe, Mich.; a half-brother, John E. Thomas of Indianapolis; and a grandson, Nathan M. Terry of Kendallville. Funeral Tuesday in Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-5-1999
Terry Lydia, 80, R. 1, Rome City, died Monday at McCray Hospital. Born June 4, 1898 in Knott County, Ky., she was the daughter of Can and Nancy (Terry) Conley. She married Floyd Wallen in 1918 in Garrett, Ky. He died in 1939. In 1947 she married Sam Terry, who died in 1963. She moved to Rome City one year ago from Huesyville. Survivors are 5 daughters, Mrs. Sam (Jenivee) Sawyer, South Milford, Mrs. Eldon (Beatrice) Bailey, Hueysville, Mrs. Sam (Hadney) Clevering, Ligonier, Mrs. Raymond (Yvonnie) Jones, Kimmell, and Mrs. Edward (Annalean) Perkins, Kendallville; 3 sons, Cordes, Corga and Burley Wallen of Rome City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Maude Robinson, Willard, Ohio, Mrs. Audie Bolen, Mousie, Ky., and Mrs. Ogie Bolen, McGuffey, Ohio; one brother, Chick Conley, Stroh; 26 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren Funeral Wednesday in the Church of God, South Milford. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Terry Matilda, 70, of Rome City, died Sunday at her residence. She was born June 24, 1911 in Knott County, Ky., the daughter of Irvan and Curl (Vance) Bently. On Sept. 27, 1960 in Vest, Ky., she married Edgar Terry. She was a member of the Salem United Baptist Church, Ligonier. Surviving are her husband; a son, John Bently of Lexington, Ky.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Burley (Geraldine) Wallen and Mrs. Danny (Joyce) Terry of Rome City, Mrs. Willie (Adna) Fuller of Wolcottville, and Mrs. Edna Terry of Vest; 3 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Elsworth of Pikeville, Ky., Mrs. Delia Calhoun of Hindman, Ky., and Mrs. Lulla Hall of Kite, Ky.; a brother, Bruce Bently of Top Most, Ky.; 2 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Salem United Baptist Church, Ligonier. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Terry Matthew W, 16, of Wolcottville, died Dec. 24, 2001 in an auto accident in rural Wolcottville. He was a junior at Lakeland High School. He was born April 16, 1985 in Kendallville to Willis Jr. and Claudia (Coburn) Terry. Surviving are his father and stepmother and mother and stepfather; grandparents, Susie and Steve Kinerk of Wolcottville and Rufus and Carolyn Coburn of Edgewood, Herma Combs Terry of Ainstion, Ala; a stepbrother and 2 stepsisters. Services Friday at Community Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2001
Terry Ruth, 71, of Kendallville, died Dec. 31, 2004 in Parkview Noble Hospital. She had been a nurses' aide at Kendallville Manor and most recently worked at Meyer's Orchard Farm east of Kendallville. She was born Jan. 6, 1933 in Ky., to Joe and Lola (Hicks) Elliott. She married Ellis Terry and he died Feb. 8, 1979. Surviving are a son, Johnny of Kendallville; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Farrell Tuttle of Kendallville, Karen and Danny Gerlock of Fort Wayne, Brenda and Vernon Wallen of Wawaka, and Janet and Larry Bohde of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Alice Patterson of Rome City and Jean Bassler of Pa.; 3 brothers, James Elliott of LaGrange, Denver Elliott of Orland and Leon Elliott of Peru. She was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Clent on Aug. 25, 1997, and Timothy in 1959; a brother, Clovis Hoover; and 3 sisters, Marie Duszynski, Georgie Orange and Virginia Johnson Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2005
Terry Sharon Kay, 56, of Kendallville, died Feb. 25, 2008 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had worked at King Seeley for 11 years and Key Plastics in Ashley for 4 years. She was born May 15, 1951 in Kendallville to Howard and Ruth (Wilson) Freed. She married Bill E. Terry on July 2, 1966 in Brimfield. Surviving are her husband; her mother in Avilla; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Benny and Pam Terry and Christopher and Crystal Terry of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Bob Kollman of Kendallville; and a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sally Freed of Rome City. Her father died in September 2006. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 2-27-2008
Terry Shelby, 58, R. 1, died today in McCray Hospital. Born June 7, 1914 in Vest, Ky., he was the son of Silas and Elizabeth (Coburn) Terry. He married Helen Sawyer Feb. 24, 1934. He moved to Indiana 21 years ago from Vest. He was a member of the Ligonier Baptist Church. Surviving are the mother, LaGrange; 4 daughters, Mrs. Maudie Criswell, R. 1, Albion, Mrs. Shelby Jean Millhouse, Albion, Mrs. Ruby Garheart, R. 1, LaGrange, and Mrs. Joann Haston, R. R., LaGrange; 2 sons, Elmer, Huntington, Bufford, Woodburn, Edgell Ray, New Haven, Roy, R. R., LaGrange, Shelby Jr., Newsbourgh, N.Y., and Glenn, Howe; one sister, Bertha Terry, Kendallville; 3 brothers, Woots, Wolcottville, Hershel, Stroh and Ed, Rome City; and 27 grandchildren. A son, Randall, died in Feb. 1967. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1972
Terry Violet L, 42, R. 2, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She was a resident in the area for 30 years and was employed 4 years at King Seeley. She was a member of the Free Bible Tabernacle in Kendallville. She was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Jackson, Ky. to the late B. and Georgia (Brock) Banks. She married John A. Terry in Garrett on July 30, 1956. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Rhonda at home; 4 brothers, Alvin, J. C. and R. V. of Auburn, Stanley, Garrett; 6 sisters, Mrs. Opal Fugate, Garrett, Mrs. Nan Maloney, Auburn, Mrs. Guy (Loreen) Feightner, Columbia City, Mrs. Dick (Shirley) Hunter, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Chester (Helen) Terry, Kendallville, and Mrs. Sherman (Irene) Johnson, Jackson, Ky. Funeral Wednesday at Community Baptist Church, South Milford. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Terry Woots, 70, R. 3, Wolcottville, died today in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. He was born in Vest, Ky. Sept. 25, 1917, the son of Silas and Elizabeth (Coburn) Terry. On May 9, 1936 in Hindman, Ky., he married Nannie Gayheart. He moved to this area in 1961 from Hindman, and was employed by Sylvan Industries, Wolcottville, retiring in 1967. Before that he had been a coal miner for 19 years. He was a minister. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ausin (Almetta) Sloane, Wolcottville, Patricia Mardano, Vest, Ky., Bonnie Jean Richie, Hindman, Ky., and Shirley Sue Dobson, Brimfield; a son, Henderson, Brimfield; 2 brothers, Ed of Hindman and Hershel of Stroh; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter, 7 brothers and 3 sisters preceded him in death. Services Wednesday at Bethel Christian Church. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 8-15-1988
Tetrick Louise E, 70, of 1052 Norine Dr., Rome City, died Tuesday at her residence from an apparent heart attack. Born Dec. 30, 1915 in Muncie, she was the daughter of Clyde and Caroline (Hole) Clouse. On Dec. 24, 1933 in Muncie she married Morris H. "Bud" Tetrick. She was formerly fountain manager at Meyers Drugs in Muncie. She had lived in the Rome City area during the summer for several years before moving permanently to the area in 1970. She was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church, and OES. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Leo (Carolyn) Clayton and Mrs. William (Marilyn) Conner of Muncie; a brother, Clyde of Calif.; 5 grandchildren, Mrs. Kelley (Tina) Marsh, Marla Clayton, Mrs. Stanley (Robin) Unrue and Kevin Conner of the Muncie area; and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Parson Mortuary, Muncie. Burial, Elmridge Cemetery, Muncie. + 7-15-1986
Tewson Edith (Shambaugh), 68, died at her home in Phoenix, Ariz. She was the wife of William Tewson and a resident of Avilla for many years. Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Ronald, Oakland Calif., and Maynard, Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. David Porter, Phoenix; a brother, Doyle Shambaugh, Elkhart; and a sister Mildred, Detroit. Funeral and burial in a cemetery at Phoenix. ~ 2-14-1952
Texter James was born in the city of New York in 1858; came to Avilla in June 1862; was adopted by Joel and Cornelia Isbell, with whom he lived till manhood. He died of congestion of the lungs at Payne, Ohio Aug. 23. The remains were brought to Avilla by Luman A. Lobdell, with whom he had made his home for several years. ^ 9-3-1886