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Thacker Bobbie Deloras, 65, of Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Garrett, Ky. on May 16, 1928 to John C. and Eunice (Porter) Ward. On May 2, 1950 in Garrett, Ky. she married Buster Thacker. She moved to Kendallville 22 years ago and retired in 1990 from Tokheim Corp. in Albion. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters, Garnett Langley of Lexington, Ky., Katherine Fike and Deborah Thornton of Kendallville, and Carolyn Stephens of Fort Wayne; 4 sons, Chuck Branham and Russell B. Thacker of Kendallville, Don Thacker of Auburn, and John Ellis Thacker of Pueblo, Colo.; 3 sisters, Billie Jean Morgan of Columbiana, Ohio, Betty Curtis of Hamilton, Ohio, and Phyllis Browning of Silver Springs, Fla.; 3 brothers, John Ward of Kendallville, Jack Ward of Palm Springs, Fla., and Steve R. Ward of Baltimore; 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-16-1993
Thacker Janice M, 58, died July 9, 2002 at home. She worked at Bollhoff-Rivnut, Kendallville, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was born Sept. 3, 1943 to Warren N. and Viola M. (Hammel) Smith in Kendallville. She married Russell Basil Thacker Dec. 26, 1985 in South Milford. He died April 25, 1998. Also preceding her in death were a brother, Max Smith; and a sister, Evelyn Gibson. Surviving are a daughter, Vicky Smith of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Stacy Hays, Kendra Smith and Jennifer and Steven Hostler; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Gene Lash of Kendallville; and 2 brothers, Kenneth Smith of Saucier, Miss., and James Smith of Kendallville. No services. ^ 7-10-2002
Thacker Russel B, 40, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly Saturday in his home. He was born June 1, 1957 in Martin, Ky. to Russell and Bobbie (Ward) Thacker. On December 26, 1985 in South Milford he married Janice Smith. He moved to this area in 1966 and had been a spot welder for Dexter Axle in Albion and was a member of the National Guard. Surviving are his wife; a stepdaughter; 4 sisters, Garnet Langley, Katherine Fike, Deborah Thornton and Carolyn Sandel; 3 brothers, Chuck Branham and Donald and John Thacker. No funeral. + 4-24-1998
Thacker Russell B "Buster", 67, of Kendallville, died Tuesday as the result of an auto accident at Ind. 3 and Ohio St. in Kendallville. He was born December 7, 1928 in Garrett, Ky. to Blaine and Katherine Thacker. On May 2, 1950 in Garrett, Ky., he married Bobbie D. Ward. She died August 16, 1993. He retired from Safeguard in Kendallville and was working part-time at T.D. Shea. He was a member of Assembly of God and Kendallville Eagles Lodge. Surviving are 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Garnett and John Langley, Katherine and Ronald Fike, Deborah and Randall Thornton and Carolyn and James Sandel; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Clifford "Chuck" and Sandy Branham, Donald and Karen, and Russell and Janice, and John and Denise Thacker; 2 sisters, Deloris Rice of Lexington, and Bernice Thacker of Wellington, Ohio; a brother, Blaine Jr. of Louisville, Ky.; 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-26-1996
Thacker Veronica M, 43, died Dec. 4, 2007 at her Kendallville home. She had been employed for 8 years at Colwell General in Kendallville. She graduated from East Noble High School in 1982. She was a member of the House of Prayer Full Gospel Church in Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville on April 25, 1964 to Sidney and Margaret (Hall) Bryant. She married Jeff Thacker on Sept. 20, 1984 in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Ashley; a brother, Thomas L. Bryant, all of Kendallville. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-6-2007.
Thallmer Johanna, 93, died Jan. 12 at Mishawaka. She was a former Avilla resident, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vanderbosch. She was active in St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Mishawaka and is survived by four children, Jerry, South Bend, Don, Warsaw, Lois of Franklin, and Mary of Utah; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday. ~ 1-19-1984
Thatcher Margaret J, 68, Fort Wayne, died Jan. 13 in Clearwater, Fla. She was a native of Monroe and had lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband, Douglas; one daughter, Marilyn McIlveen, New Haven; three sons, James, Avilla, William and Dennis, Fort Wayne; and one sister, Louise Dekarske of Detroit. Private services and burial were Monday in Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 1-18-1984
Thibaut Jeanne, 46, 103 Grand St., Ligonier, died yesterday en route to Goshen Hospital. She was born June 15, 1925 in Sycamore, Ill. to Charles and Nina (Linstrum) Bodeen. She resided in Ligonier the past 23 years and had been employed as a secretary for Royal Imprints, Inc., Ligonier. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Survivors include 3 daughters, Susan Jo, Nancy Kaye and Julia at home; her mother, Mrs. Charles Bodeen, Rockford, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Grayce Sundly of Rockford. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1971
Thibaut Richard S, 59, Ligonier, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital of a massive stroke. Born Nov. 9, 1922 in Sycamore, he was the son of Joseph and Adelina (Sauter) Thibaut. For the past 11 years, he resided at Lake Wawasee. The owner and operator of J&A Tool & Die Shop in Ligonier, he was a member of Ligonier Elks. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mrs. Ken (Susan) Ingram, Kokomo, Mrs. O. (Nancy) Moore, Warsaw, and Mrs. Brian (Julie) McKay, Houston, Texas; and a fiancee, Sharon Mildebrandt, Lake Wawasee. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-25-1982
Thiel Betty J, 60, of Fort Wayne and native of Wolf Lake, died June 5, 2012, at her home. She was born in Wolf Lake on September 30, 1951, a daughter of James C. “J.C.” and Mary (Moeller) Dazey. She graduated from Central Noble High School in 1969, and from the Parkview School of Nursing in 1971. She was formerly employed at Parkview Hospital for 25 years, and for the past 10 years worked as a nurse for Parkview Home Health & Hospice as well as EMSI. On October 13, 1979, she was married in Fort Wayne to Richard L. “Rick” Thiel. He died April 2, 2008. Surviving are a daughter, Erin E. (Rob) Niman of Fort Wayne; a stepson; 2 sisters, Sister Cheri Dazey of Hammond and Sandi (Steve) Lemish of Albion; 4 brothers, James C. (Rhae) Dazey II of Kendallville, Terry (Margaux) Dazey of Albion, Chuck (Sandy) Dazey of Wolf Lake, and Ron (Angie) Dazey of Albion; and her grandchildren, Robbie P., Wesley A., Parker L., Braylon J. and Lucas J. Niman. Funeral Monday at Pathway Community Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ^ 7-16-2012
Thiem Anna E, 82, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born Aug. 6, 1898 in Gutenwerder, Germany, she was the daughter of Wilhelm and Susanna (Zawadzke) Peitz. On Sept. 7, 1921 she married Emil Thiem in Germany. He died Feb. 17, 1959. A member of St. John Lutheran Church, she had lived in Kendallville since 1923, coming from Germany. Survivors include one daughter, Ilene Kuhl, Adrian, Mich.; 2 sons, Alfred, Fargo, N.D., and Arthur, Kendallville; 2 sisters, Helene Fischer and Freda Harke of Germany; a brother, William, Germany; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One daughter, one son and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1981
Thiem Christopher David, 22, died Jan. 19, 2004 in a traffic accident near Kendallville. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He was born Aug. 26, 1981 in Kendallville to David Arthur and Cathy Lynn (Young) Thiem. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Laura; grandparents, Arthur and Evelyn Thiem and Ilene Young of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, John Young, on Feb. 10, 1982. Services Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-21-2004
Thieme Emma, 69, wife of Andrew Thieme and a resident of Rome City many years, died last Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1877 and in Rome City had joined her husband in operation of a boat livery business. He is the only immediate survivor. + 6-?-1947
Thomas Albert L, 74, of Albion, died Monday at the Kendallville Hospital after falling from a cherry tree and breaking his hip 10 days ago. Funeral was at Miser Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Elizabeth, a son, William; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Palmer of Columbia City; and a brother, Milner of Fort Wayne. + 7-19-1944
Thomas Altha M, 93, died Monday in Anthony Wayne Living Center. A Packerton native, she had lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Surviving are 3 daughters, Bertha Webster, Hazel Thomas and Eva Fay Crone, all of Fort Wayne; a son, Paul L. of Albion; and 5 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Klaehn’s South Anthony Chapel. Burial, Prairie Grove Cemetery. + 10-17-1988
Thomas Amy Randall, 93, a native of Avilla, had lived in Fort Wayne 71 years and was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church, the Diversus Club and DAR. Her husband, Albert E. preceded her in death in 1937. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Charles Beckman of Kendallville; two daughters; two sons; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Chalfant-Perry-Klaehn Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-30-1972 + 3-29-1972
Thomas Ben, 87, R. 3, died Monday at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1894 in Reno County, Kan., the son of Peter and Katie (Miller) Thomas. On April 1, 1915 in Dodge City, Kan., he married Lovina Mullet. He had resided in the Topeka-Ligonier area the past 24 years. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Old Order Amish. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Willis (Miriam) Miller and Mrs. Levi (Amanda) Stutzman of Hydro, Okla., Mrs. Andrew (Katie) Bontreger of Ligonier, and Mrs. Amos J. (Lovina) Stutzman of Paris, Texas; 3 sons, Martin of Hydro, Ira of Goshen, and Ben E. Jr. of White Pigeon, Mich.; 36 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Andrew Bontreger residence. Burial, Hawpatch Cemetery. + 11-2-1981
Thomas Bertha A, 79, of Wolcottville, died Thursday at Lutheran Homes, Inc. in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 29, 1908 in Ohio, the daughter of Olin and Carrie (Keck) Crosby. She married Kenneth Thomas, who preceded her in death. She lived in Noble County most of her life. Surviving are a stepson, Jerry Thomas, San Diego, Cal.; one nephew, Larry Reinking, Wolcottville. Services Sunday at Hutchins Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 9-19-1987
Thomas Bobby R, 18, Ligonier, was killed Tuesday when his moped collided with a semi-tractor trailer after he disregarded a stop sign at U. S. 6 and 33. He was born March 13, 1968 in Kendallville, the son of William and Della Mae (Everley) Thomas. He married Jenny Lynn Harvey. He had lived in Ligonier 9 years and was employed in Syracuse. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Paul and Della Jacobs in Ligonier; his wife; a daughter; a sister, Teresa Thomas of Knott County, Ky.; 2 brothers, Ronnie of Knapp Lake; and Alvin of Ligonier; a half-sister, Retta Jacobs, and a half-brother, Roger Jacobs, both of Ligonier. Services Friday in Salem Community Baptist Church. Burial, Maple Grove Cemetery. + 9-30-1986
Thomas Carl E, 79, R. 2, Waterloo was a retired principal of the Kendallville Departmental Building School and had also taught elementary education for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Irma (Urey) Thomas; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joanne) Mollica, Fort Wayne; two sons, Paul E, R. 2, Waterloo, and Dale, Ashley; a half-sister, Mrs. Homer (Berdena) Clark, Fort Wayne; one brother, Almond, Miami, Fla.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One brother, Ray, died in November 1975. Services Nov. 7. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb County. ~ 11-11-1976
Thomas Charles N, 63, 500 N. Riley St., died today at McCray Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was born April 22, 1912 in Noble County to William E. and Ida Mary (Wible) Thomas. He married Hazel May Baker in Hillsdale, Mich. April 27, 1929. He was a lifetime resident of the area and a Kendallville resident since 1937. He was employed at International Harvester when it was located in Kendallville, worked for Kendallville Implement from 1940 to 1947 when he opened the Kendall Frozen Locker. He operated this business for 22 years until he closed it in May of 1969. Surviving are his mother at 117 E. High St.; a daughter, Mrs. John (Marilyn) Hillis, 520 N. Summit; and one granddaughter, Michelle. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Thomas Claude, 81, a former resident of the Avilla area, was a cable splicer for Bell Telephone Co. Surviving are the widow, the former Nellie Wright; two daughters, Berneda at home, and Mrs. Marie Westphal, Cree Lake. Services in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home in Kendallville Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-1-1957
Thomas David J, 55, died unexpectedly March 14, 2006 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was born in Kendallville on September 7, 1950 to Raymond and Mary L. (Smith) Thomas. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1969 and married Dorothy S. McCann on August 5, 1978 in Avilla at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Brad Goodman of Avilla; 2 granddaughters, Sierra and Brittany Goodman. He was employed with Flint & Walling in Kendallville for 33 years, retiring in June 2002. Funeral March 17 at Hite Funeral Home. ~ 3-23-2006
Thomas Deborah C, 28, formerly of Kendallville, died on Friday, June 22, 2012, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, due to cancer. She was an English teacher at Genius English Academy, Kaohsiung, Taiwan She was born on March 21, 1984, in Wichita, Kansas, to David and Jean Peachy. She married Robert Thomas, of Staten Island, N.Y. She was a graduate of Indiana University, in Bloomington. In 2008 Debbie moved to Jeju Island, South Korea, where she taught English as a Second Language. From South Korea she moved to Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  She is survived by her husband; her parents; 2 sisters, Lisa Olivetti, and husband Jared, of West Lafayette, and Tamara Peachy of Upland; one brother, Zachary Peachy, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and her grandfather, Willis Peachy of Kendallville. Memorial service Satuirday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-5-2012
Thomas Edith Ellen was born Feb. 19, 1880 and died June 1, 1957. Service at Hite Funeral Home June 3. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 6-?-1957
Thomas Edna, 82, died Feb. 3, 1961at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 1878 to Mr. and Mrs. John (Sarah) Earle in Jefferson Twp. Her husband, Morton, preceded her in death in 1930. She was a member of the Albion Presbyterian Church and a 50-year member of the OES. Surviving are a son, Kenneth, and a grandson, David. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Sunday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ~ 2-9-1961 + 2-?-1961
Thomas Effie E, 91, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Saturday (d. 8-4-1984) at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Dec. 24, 1892 in Green Twp, she was the daughter of George and Vidilla (Weeks) Wright. On Oct. 2, 1915 in Albion she married Paul Thomas who died Feb. 26, 1974. A seamstress, she was a member of Ormas Baptist Church and Washington Twp Homemakers’ Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary Lou) Young of Wolf Lake; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 8-4-1984
Thomas Elizabeth, 81, for many years a resident of this county, died in South Bend Thursday of last week. She was the widow of Zachariah Thomas who died in 1885. Together with her husband she came to this county from Virginia in 1865 and had resided in Jefferson Twp and in Albion until 4 years ago when she removed to South Bend. The remains were taken to Albion and funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Croft in that place Sunday. She leaves 4 daughters and one son, Mrs. E. R. Shirk, Mrs. Croft and Bruce Thomas of Albion, Mrs. Foster and Dr. Martha Thomas of South Bend. ^ 1-11-1901
Thomas Elizabeth E, about 86, died March 30, 1954 at a convalescent home in Butler. Surviving are a son, William of Albion; and a sister, Mrs. Nora Tompkins of Kendallville. Services Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-?-1954
Thomas Ella B, nearly 96, and for 55 years a resident of Kendallville, died at the home of her daughter in Garrett Sunday evening. For 5 years over half a century, she resided at the corner of Diamond and Oak streets in this city. Several years ago she went to Garrett to reside with her daughter. For several years she had been almost totally blind. Surviving are 2 sons, George Thomas, Little Rock, Ark., and Albert Thomas, Penn., and 2 daughters, Mrs. Brown, Garrett, and Mrs. Laura Shook, Winchester, Ohio; 3 sisters in Ohio. ^ 6-28-1928 Funeral at the home of her daughter Wednesday afternoon. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ^ 6-19-1928
Thomas Elwood H, former Warsaw and Albion area resident, died Sunday in Fountainview Nursing Home at Greenfield, Ind. He was born in St. Mary’s, Ohio on Aug. 20, 1892. He was a veteran of WW I and a charter member of the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco. His wife, Helen (Pickering), died in 1960. Survivors include a son, Elwood of Shelbyville; 2 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at Krider-Workman Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1981
Thomas F Berniece, 91, former resident of Albion, died Monday in the health center of the Peabody Memorial Home at North Manchester. She was born Dec. 28, 1885 in Albion to Charles M. and Flora (Woodruff) Clapp. On Nov. 10, 1909 she married Harry Thomas. He died Oct. 13, 1949. She is survived by several cousins. Graveside services Wednesday at Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1977
Thomas George, 75, resident of Kendallville more than half a century, died Dec. 7 at his home from complications. He is survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. J. C. Varner, Mrs. John Frey and Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, all of Kendallville. Funeral was Friday. Burial, Sixteen Cemetery. + 12-?-1932
Thomas George M, 68, resort operator at Bear Lake for many years, died Thursday of a heart attack at his home in Wolf Lake. He was formerly a resident of Wabash. Surviving are the widow, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs. Dick Holmes of Wabash; 2 sons, Harry and Elwood of Wabash; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral today at the residence. Burial, Falls Cemetery at Wabash. + 5-?-1940
Thomas Harold D, 414 Lewis St., Kendallville, died Tuesday following a heart attack. Funeral last Thursday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Keith, Avilla. ~ 12-8-1966 + 12-?-1966
Thomas Harry D, (b.7-30-1882 - d.10-13-1949) Noble County Republican chairman the last 8 years and an Albion resident the last 40 years, died last Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne after suffering a heart attack. A former merchant, he was associated with Stoops & Thomas department store in Albion and several years ago sold his interests to enter the insurance field. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Albion Lodge 97, F&AM, and Fort Wayne Consistory. Funeral was Saturday in Albion Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Berniece (Clapp) and one sister, Mrs. Elmer H. Walker of Lafayette. + 10-?-1949
Thomas Hazel M, 84, of Kendallville, died Jan. 22 in McCray Hospital. She was born Feb. 24, 1913 in rural Albion to Orrison J. and Minnie Mae (Edwards) Baker and they are deceased, as is her stepmother, Delta (Fahl) Baker. On April 27, 1929 she married Charles N. Thomas in Sturgis, Mich. He died Dec. 24, 1975. She and her husband owned Kendallville Frozen Locker. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Kendallville. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Marilyn Charlene) Hillis of Anderson; 3 grandchildren, Michele Hillis of Nashville, Tenn., and Christina and Tiffany Hillis of Anderson; a nephew, Keith Thomas of Avilla, and his children, David and Steven Thomas of Avilla and Kevin Thomas of LaOtto. Two daughters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 1-29-1998
Thomas Howard, 53, of Elkhart, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born April 22, 1927 in Greenwood, he was the son of Jack and Gertrude Thomas. His wife, Helen, whom he married in Oct. 1968 in Marysville, Ohio, died June 19, 1979. He had been a resident of Rome City before moving to Elkhart 5 years ago. He retired from the M. C. Gilbert Co. in Fort Wayne. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of Rome City American Legion and IBEW No. 1393. Surviving are his mother in Elkhart; 3 brothers, James of Wolcottville, Herman of Elkhart, and Arthur of Knox. A brother, Claude, preceded him in death. Services Sunday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Thomas Howard F, 64, of 566 Sylvan Lake, Rome City, died Tuesday at his residence. The son of Herschel and Opal (Hinshaw) Thomas, he was born in Amboy July 15, 1917. A Navy veteran of WW II, he had moved from Marion to the Kendallville area in 1962. He was a retired maintenance man for Kraft, Inc., and a member of Marion Masonic Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Gary (Mary Ann) LaRue of Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren. A daughter and a sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday at Raven Funeral Home, Marion. Burial, Friends Cemetery, Amboy. + 2-1-1982
Thomas Ida Mae, 105, died at Sacred Heart Home Saturday. She was born in Noble County September 3, 1879, the daughter of David S. and Mary Wible. She married William E. Thomas in Noble County June 8, 1899. He died Feb. 4, 1968. A lifetime resident, she was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are four grandchildren, Keith Thomas, Avilla, Norma Thompson, Anandale, Va., Richard Thomas of Houston, Texas, and Marilyn Hillis of New Castle; 12 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Two sons, Charles and Harold; and two sisters and five brothers preceded her in death. Services Tuesday. ~ 4-18-1985 + 4-3-1985
Thomas John J was born in Penn. Jan. 6, 1831 and died at Kendallville Aug. 22, aged 77 years 6 months and 16 days. He moved to Richland County, O., with his parents when 3 years of age and there grew to manhood. At the age of 23 he married Euphemia Bloodhart who survives. In 1868 with his wife and 5 children he removed to DeKalb County, Ind., living there 12 years, after which they moved to Kendallville, in which place they have lived for 30 years. They had 6 daughters and 3 sons, 2 sons and one daughter preceding him in death. Remaining are the widow, one brother at Bedford, Iowa, 6 children and 8 grandchildren. Funeral at the residence, 221 Lisle St., Aug. 24. Burial, No. 16 Cemetery. ^ 9-10-1908
Thomas Joshaway Lincoln, 86, died November 8 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Reimer. Other survivors are two daughters, one at Mansfield, Ohio and another at Masland, Ohio and two sons of Masland, Ohio as well as two grandchildren. Services Friday at the St. Mary’s Church. Burial in the church cemetery. ~ 11-10-1949
Thomas Joyce N, 75, Channelview, Tex., formerly of Kendallville, died November 24, 2002. She was born in Churubusco on March 17, 1927 to Arthur A. and Edith B. (Stroh) Bonar. She married Richard Thomas in 1948. Surviving are her son, Gregg Thomas; 2 daughters and one son-in-law, Karen Jo Thomas and Noreta and her husband; and several grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and David Carter of Albion; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, J. C. and Judy Bonar and Stanley and Sue Bonar of Albion, Dale and Judy Bonar of Loveland, Colo., and Michael and Stacy Bonar of Seattle; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Norma Thomas of Avilla. Preceding her in death were her husband, and 2 sisters, infant Louise Bonar and Barbara Leatherman who died in April 2000. She was a 1945 graduate of Kendallville High School and worked as a department store clerk. Memorial services Tuesday at Old River Terrace United Methodist Church in Channelview. ~ 12-5-2002
Thomas Kenneth E, 89, died Saturday in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. He was born December 18, 1906 in Noble County to Morton and Edna (Earle) Thomas. On August 26, 1942 in Albion he married Frances J. Grover. A lifetime Albion resident, he was the owner of Noble County Abstract, retiring in 1974. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Albion Rotary Club, No. 97 F&AM, 33rd degree Mason, Scottish Rite, and a 50-year member of Mizpah Shrine. Surviving are his wife; and a son, David M. of Albion. Funeral Tuesday in St. Mark's Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-23-1996
Thomas Kenneth Urban, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Thomas, was born in Jefferson Twp April 11, 1904; died Sept. 28, 1904, aged 5 months and 17 days. Funeral at Union Church Sept. 30. ^ 10-7-1904
Thomas Leila, 82, former Auburn resident, died Monday in the Tomah Health Center, Tomah, Wis. Born Sept. 25, 1898 in Ligonier, she was the daughter of Lee and Lillie (Bartley) Febles. Surviving are a son, Dr. Richard of Fort Lyon, Colo.; a brother, Beryle of Creek Lake, Kendallville; 2 half-brothers, Jack and George Febles of Calif.; and 2 grandsons. Graveside services Friday in Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-14-1981
Thomas Leonard, 37, Wolf Lake businessman, died Sunday at Irene Byron sanatorium. He is survived by his widow, Gertrude; 3 daughter and one son all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas of Bear Lake; 2 brothers, Elwood of Bear Lake and Harry of Wabash. Funeral Tuesday at Wolf Lake Adventist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Thomas Lewis D was born in Kent County, Mich. April 8, 1846. He was a veteran of the Civil War and saw active service in several important engagements. Funeral was Saturday from the residence in Kendallville. Burial, Union Cemetery. He married Rebecca Singrey, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John A. Singrey. She is the only survivor. One daughter preceded him in death. + 11-?-1928
Thomas Linda, 68, wife of Jacob Thomas, died Jan. 9 at her home in Cromwell. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Glen Watts; 4 sisters, Mrs. Henry Cunningham and Mrs. Beberich of Cromwell, Mrs. William Foster of Kendallville and Mrs. Susannah Hoak south of Ligonier; and one brother, Evans Hitler of near Cromwell. * 1930
Thomas Marlene Joy, 29, formerly of Garrett, died Friday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, after being injured in an automobile accident April 6 on Ind. 8 and DeKalb CR 63. She was born June 23, 1955 in Garrett to Harold R. and Laurine Skelly. On Aug. 9, 1975 she married Paul E. Thomas Jr. in Ashley. She was the former office manager for Parnell Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne and was a member of Pleasant Chapel Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband; her parents; a daughter, Adrianne Marie at home; 3 sisters, Janet Ramsey of Newport-News, Va., Martha Tubbs of Hudson, and Linda Skelly of Waterloo; 4 brothers, James of Fremont, Amos of Waterloo, Marvin of Ashley and Darwin of Ventura, Calif.; grandmother, Daisy Pairan of Corunna; and in-laws, Paul E. and Mary Thomas of Waterloo. + 4-6-1985
Thomas Mary Eliza was born in Pierpont, Ashtabula County, Ohio, May 18, 1846 and died at South Bend, Ind. May 10, 1920, aged 73 years, 11 months and 21 days. She was the daughter of David and Henrietta Stanton Matthews. When 15 years of age she, with her family, moved to Noble County. On Sept. 10, 1864 she married George H. Lane. They had 8 children. The husband died Dec. 10, 1888. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mrs. R. L. Stone and Mrs. W. E. Worden; 4 children, Maude, Raymond, Mrs. Thomas Smith, and Mrs. J. E. Kilgore. Those surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ellen Schlotterback of Elkhart, Ind.; a brother, W. H. of Albion; 4 children, Vincent D. Lane, Bluefield, W. Va., Edgar A., Sidney Australia, Mrs. W. D. Allen, Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Roy Skinner of South Bend, Ind.; 8 grandchildren. In April 1893 she married Charles W. Thomas, who died May 3, 1915. She was a member of the Sparta Christian Church and the Rebekah Lodge at Kimmell. + 5-?-1920
Thomas Mary Louise, 74, of Avilla, a native of Kendallville, died July 11 at home. She was born in 1924. She was retired from McCray Hospital’s dietary department. Surviving are a son, David of Avilla; a brother, Robert Smith of Sweetser; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D., and 2 brothers. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-15-1999
Thomas Minnie, widow of the late Edward S. Thomas and a former resident of this city, died Wednesday at her home in Chicago. She was the only surviving member of the family of the late Dr. S. T. Williams, pioneer physician and surgeon of this city. Two sisters, Mrs. A. R. Otis, Miss Effie; and one brother, Dr. Warren S. Williams, preceded her in death. She was born at Brunersburg, O., near Defiance and came to this city with her parents about 1865. About 1885 she was united in marriage with Edward S. Thomas. He died in Chicago in 1912. Surviving are 2 sons and one daughter, E. W. and William Thomas, Chicago; and Mrs. Florence Wiegman, Wilmette, Ill. + 7-?-1936
Thomas Morton Mrs, 60, died at her home 2 ½ miles northeast of Wawaka Sunday from cancer. Surviving are the husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Speece, Indianapolis, Mrs. Alvin Bowman of Kendallville; and a son, Thurlow Weaver of Brimfield; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Lower, Wawaka, and Mrs. John Brandeberry, West Liberty, O. Funeral Tuesday from the Baptist Church, Cosperville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 4-?-1935
Thomas Morton P, 52, died after being stricken by a violent attack of angina pectoris. For several years he was a Noble County teacher, which occupation he abandoned to accept a position as deputy surveyor under Fred B. Moore. When Mr. Moore retired, he and Mr. Thomas purchased the Noble County Abstract business. Mr. Thomas served 4 years as treasurer of Noble County. The widow, Edna (Earle) and son, Kenneth are left. Funeral was held at the home Thursday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 12-?-1930
Thomas Morton S suffered a heart attack Jan. 28, 1950 and died shortly thereafter at Cameron Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. He was owner of the Albion Mfg and was a heavy stockholder and officer of the Holabird Furniture Co. at Bryan, being vice president and a director. He was a native of Chicago and was a 32nd degree Mason and a life member of LOOM. Surviving are the wife, Emily; 2 sons, Morton S. Jr. of Albion, and Warren Forrest of Bryan; 5 grandchildren; and a brother, William of Chicago. Funeral Tuesday at Krill-Greenison Funeral Home in Bryan. Burial, Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan. + 1-?-1950
Thomas Norma J,78, of Avilla died December 22, 2012, at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Garrett on September 2, 1934, to Merle and Ethel (McCoy) Renkenberger. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1952. She married Keith Thomas on September 6, 1952 near AvillaShe was the apartment complex manager for Drake Terrace and Carriage House Apartments both in Kendallville for about 15 years. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church near Kendallville. Survivors include her husband; 3 sons, David and Barbara Thomas of Avilla, Kevin and Sally Thomas of Kendallville, and Steven and Kimberly Thomas of Howell, Utah; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Elaine Renkenberger of LaOtto. Funeral Dec. 27 at New Hope Baptist Church.  Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ^ 12-24-2012
Thomas Paul, 82, R. 1, Kimmell, died today (d.2-26-1974) in Whitley County Hospital. Born April 25, 1891 in Noble County, he was the son of Zachariah and Retta (DeWitt) Thomas. He was married Oct. 2, 1915 in Albion to Effie Wright. A retired farmer and operator of a garage and machine shop in Albion until 1946, he was a member of Ormas Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Mary Lou) Young, Wolf Lake; a brother, Cecil, Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters and 3 brothers preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 2-?-1974
Thomas Phyllis L, 66, lived in Auburn and died in DeKalb Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1915 in Grabill, the daughter of Jay and Amanda (Newhouser) VanZile. She married Stanley E. Thomas June 7, 1933 in Auburn. He died June 10, 1966. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Lorraine) Muzzillo, Auburn; one son, Stephen, Auburn; two brothers Robert, Avilla and Meredith of Garrett; and six grandchildren. Services Monday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery. ~ 12-10-1981 + 12-?-1981
Thomas Raymond D, 71, 237 E. Vine St., died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born June 5, 1904, the son of Henry and Susan (Ott) Thomas. He married Mary Smith Aug. 6, 1949. He was a lifetime resident of the area and was a retired employee of Flint & Walling where he worked for 30 years. After retirement he did spouting and tin working around the area. Surviving are his wife; a son, Dave, at home. A half-sister and half-brother preceded him in death. Services in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Kendallville, Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Thomas Retta E, wife of Z. K. Thomas, died Saturday at her home 2 1/2 miles south of Wolf Lake from diabetes and pneumonia. She was born Nov. 29, 1855. Funeral this afternoon from the home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 5-24-1909
Thomas William H was born July 29, 1895 and died Dec. 4, 1955. Services at Bonham & Miser’s Dec. 7. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-?-1955
Thomas William Sheridan died Nov. 25 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. M. Boyer, 214 E. Diamond St. He was born Feb. 13, 1831 in Perry County, Ohio, on a farm north of Lancaster. His father was one of 5 brothers who with their families migrated from Virginia and settled closely together in the same neighborhood and the family name has become a familiar one in that region. Early in the 50’s William S. went to Columbia City where he clerked and taught school and for some time served the county as deputy in the auditor’s office. In 1859, together with his brother, Z.C. Thomas, and J.R. Baker, Peter Snyder and others, he moved to and located in Kendallville and the brothers entered into the merchandising business. He sold out in 1864 and eventually started to travel for an eastern tea house and continued in that line till fatal illness overtook him. He moved to Chicago in 1881 but arranged his territory and trips in such a manner to enable him to make frequent visits with his daughter in Kendallville. He married Mary S. Snyder in Columbia City Oct. 1, 1856. They had 5 children, of whom Mrs. A.M. Boyer of this city and Mr. E. S. Thomas, assistant department manager of the First National Bank of Chicago survive. His death leaves one brother, Amos W. of Chicago the sole survivor of the immediate family. He was a member of the M. E. Church and Blue Lodge of the Masonic order. Funeral at the home of A. M. Boyer Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-26-1909
Thomas Winifred B, daughter of the late Robert M. and Eliza Ann Earll, was born July 18, 1857 and died April 24, 1920, aged 62 years, 10 months and 6 days. She was born on the first farm west of the Stringtown Church, at which place she spent the greater portion of her early life. When a young lady she went to Chicago where she entered training for the profession of nursing. After 4 years of preparations she engaged in nursing for several years until called upon to care for her aged parents. On Sept. 30, 1911 she married Zachariah Thomas and they made their home in the vicinity of Wolf Lake. She was a charter member of Stringtown Church. + 4-?-1920
Thomas Zachariah died June 6, 1885, aged 67 years 11 months and some days.He was one of the old residents of Jefferson Twp. He was a minister of the Baptist Church.Burial, Sweet Cemetery. Albion New Era 6-11-1885
Thomas Zachariah T, son of David and Elizabeth Thomas, was born in Morrow County, Ohio Aug. 19, 1851, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irvin Kimmell, March 12, 1928, aged 76 years, 6 months and 2 days. He was one of a family of six children, all of whom have died except 2 brothers, James of Fredericktown, Ohio, and R. O. of Baxter Springs, Kansas. His father and mother died when he was only 13 years old and he then made his home with his older sister, Mary Ogden. He married Retta DeWitt on March 3, 1872 and moved to Indiana 2 years later. They had 6 sons and 2 daughters, 2 of whom preceded him in death, Fred when a child and Clarence in 1909. He leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters, Mrs. H. I. Kimmell of Kimmell, Frank of Kendallville, Blanche Wood and Cecil C. of South Bend, Carlton L. of Wolf Lake, and Paul A. of Ligonier; 6 grandchildren; also Thelma Dickey Anderson of Elkhart who made her home with Mr. Thomas for several years. He was married to Winifred B. Earll on Sept. 30, 1911, who died April 26, 1920. A third marriage on March 29, 1921 to Mrs. Felissa Adillis Guthrie, who died Dec. 1926. He was a member of the old school Baptist Church where funeral was conducted at Wolf Lake. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 3-?-1928
Thomas Zera C, died on the 12th of Dec. 1877, was born in Perry County, Ohio, April 29, 1835, and was nearly 43 years of age. He was married in 1856 and came to Kendallville in 1859 where he engaged in the mercantile business for several years, but on account of ill health sold out and returned to Ohio. He returned to Kendallville and was appointed internal revenue assessor for this county which position he held until the districts were consolidated. About 3 years ago he received an appointment in the railway postal service. He joined the Methodist Church when 15 or 16 years of age. He joined the Masons as soon as his age would allow and was one of the first members of the chapter in this city. He left a wife and 5 children. He held policies in responsible insurance companies to the amount of $6,000 and had a residence in this city. (Rest of newspaper torn off) ^ 1-16-1878
Thompson Abraham, 16, of Wolf Lake was almost instantly killed. The father of the boy, William Thompson, states that he is unable to say just how the accident occurred. The father and son were hauling onions on a motor truck and driving slowly. They saw an ear of corn lying at the side of the road and the boy said he would get it. The father warned him to be careful and, as the road was rough, paid no more attention to him until he heard him cry out as the machine struck him. He apparently fell and his head was struck by the rim of a hind wheel. Funeral at the Baptist Church, Wolf Lake, on Sunday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 11-?-1919
Thompson Ada Marie, 76, of Avilla, died Aug. 16, 1996 at McCray Hospital. She was born June 23, 1920 in Fort Wayne, a daughter of Oliver and Electa (Hyatt) Poinsett. She married Wayne Thompson on Nov. 6, 1938. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Gail Rodenbeck of Kendallville, Arlene Freeman of Huntertown, and Judith Hass of Albion; 2 sons, Charles J. of Avilla, and Wayne Jr. of Albion; one brother, Frank; 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was an Avilla resident for 30 years. Two brothers, 2 sisters and one grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral Aug. 19 at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 8-29-1996
Thompson Alan G, 52, a Ligonier native, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his mother’s home. He was born Jan. 12, 1924 in Goshen and lived in Brown County near Nashville for about the last 20 years. He was employed by Cummins, Inc. of Columbus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Leland (Gertrude) Thompson, Ligonier; one sister, Mrs. Caroline Wainright, E. Lansing, Mich.; 2 nieces and one nephew. Funeral today at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1976
Thompson Albert F, 72, a retired concrete contractor, died March 31, 1953 at his home in Ann Arbor, Mich. after suffering a heart attack. He had been in the concrete contracting business for 48 years, specializing in sidewalk construction. He retired a year ago. He was a member of Fraternity Lodge 262, F&AM, Ann Arbor. Surviving are the wife; 2 sons, Charles S. of Ann Arbor, and Ernest M. of Albion, Ind.; 9 grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Stuhlman and Mrs. Ray A. Green of Ann Arbor. Funeral Thursday at the residence. Burial, Forest Hills Cemetery. + 3-?-1953
Thompson Alden Blake, 81, died February 11 in Naples, Fla. A longtime Kendallville dentist, he had been a winter resident of Naples since 1987. Surviving are his wife, Doris; a daughter, Sally A. Calderon of Carmel, Ind.; a son, Dr. John V. Thompson of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren, Andrea, William and Ellyssa Calderon of Carmel and Lacey and Max Thompson of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, James and William. + 2-11-2000
Thompson Alfred Davis was the son of James and Sophia Thompson, born in Richland County, Ohio Jan. 1, 1848, and died in Albion Jan. 23, 1931, aged 83 years and 22 days. He was one of 4 sons, 2 of whom, Elza and Calvin, with the parents, preceded him in death. One brother, Lenious, of Albion, survives. In 1850 the family moved to Noble County and settled on the farm north of Albion, which has since been known as the Thompson farm, he and his brother, since having owned and occupied it. He was never married. Funeral at the Wesleyan Methodist Church Jan. 2. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 1931
Thompson Arthur J, 66, of 511 Jackson Street, died yesterday at his home. He was born Dec 7, 1894 in Noble Twp, Elkhart County, to C.O. and Olive Thompson and had lived in LaPorte for the past six years, coming here from South Carolina. Mr. Thompson was the owner and operator of the Bendix Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. He was married June 9, 1946 to Frances Shanks at Leaksville, NC. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Lowell Gamble, Minneapolis, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. George Easterday, South Bend and Mrs. J.W. Kritz, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, H.L. Thompson, Casper, Wyo.; and three grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur E. Powell officiating. Burial in Cosperville Cemetery near Ligonier, Indiana.LaPorte Herald-Argus, LaPorte Indiana Contributed by Karen Zach
Thompson Arthur W, 81, LaOtto, died Thursday at his home. A Findlay, Ohio native, he retired in 1972 after 42 years with General Electric. Surviving are his wife, Goldie B.; a son, Jack W. of LaOtto; a sister, Dorothy Long of Ottawa, Ohio; a brother, Walter, of Findlay, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Services Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 5-23-1989 + 5-18-1989>
Thompson Berniece, 87, died March 25, 2007 at Avalon Village Nursing home in Ligonier. She was a 1937 graduate of Pontiac High School in Pontiac, Mich., and 1939 graduate of Tri-State University. She was born July 15, 1919 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, to Emory W. and Florence (Eldridge) Strater. She married Ernest M. Thompson on Dec. 14, 1940 at her home near Sweet Lake. He died March 12, 2002. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion more than 57 years and a member of American Legion Post 246 Auxiliary in Albion. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Lynne and Vivian Thompson of Ossian and Benjamin and Christine Thompson of Avilla; a daughter, Jannie S. Rhodes of Mentone; a brother and sister-in-law, Max and June Strater of Chetek, Wis.; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-26-2007
Thompson Charles died this afternoon at his home, 809 8th St., after an illness of several weeks. He was in his 48th year and has been a resident of Three Rivers for about 3 years, being employed in the moulding department at the Sheffield Car Co. He came to this town from Ligonier, Indiana, where he resided for a number of years. About a year ago, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Walter Moore who survives him together with seven children by Mr. Thompson's first wife. Two daughters, Mrs. James Kritz and Margaret Thompson, reside in this city. Three Rivers Daily Commercial Feb 8, 1918 Contributed by Karen Zach)
Thompson Chauncey G, 93, of Wolf Lake, died Friday at the Ligonier Health Facility. He was born November 18, 1901 in Noble County to William and Rose (Altimus) Thompson. A retired farmer, he lived in the Wolf Lake area all of his life. He married Lodema Louise Hile on September 3, 1925. She died January 14, 1992. He is survived by 2 daughters, Helen Mustin of Fort Wayne and Roxy Gibson of Crooked Lake; a son, Jack of Bear Lake; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-6-1995
Thompson Donald L, 86, of Rome City, died Dec. 18, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange.  He was born in Wawaka on Dec. 10, 1925, to Elmer E. Thompson and Ruth (Gill) Thompson. He graduated from Wawaka High School in 1941 and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He married Eva J. Showalter Thompson on Feb. 14, 1997. He worked for 37 years at Penn Controls in Goshen as a returns specialist. He was a member of VFW Post 2749 of Kendallville, the American Legion Post 381 of Rome City, the 40&8 Post 642 and Eagles Lodge 985 of Kendallville. Survivors include his wife; his son, Barry and Betty Thompson of Wawaka; daughter, Deborah and Martin Haugen of Sacramento, Calif.; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; his first wife and mother of his children, Barbara Lehman of Wawaka; 4 stepdaughters; and a brother, Richard Thompson of Rome City. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Thompson; former wife, Laura (Routson) Thompson; sister, Ruth Ann Gilbert; and brother, Charles Thompson. Funeral Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 12-20-2011
Thompson Doris Annette, 82, of Kendallville, died Aug. 8, 2003 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She attended Ball State University. She was a member of Kendallville chapter of Tri-Kappa and of the Trinity Church United Methodist. She was the first woman to earn her private pilot's license in Noble County in 1967. She was born July 16, 1921 in Helmer, the daughter of Harold and Nellie (Gunsaullus) Whysong. She married Dr. Alden Blake Thompson on Aug. 9, 1942 in Helmer. He died Feb. 11, 2000. Surviving re a daughter, Sally Calderon of Fort Wayne; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Diane Thompson of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren, Andrea, William and Ellyssa Calderon, Lacey and Maxwell Thompson and Ryan and Shane Replogle; a brother, Verle Whysong of Spokane, Wash.; and a sister, Clarice Rogers of Kendallville. Also preceding her in death were 2 sons, Dr. William Thompson on March 29, 1984, and James Thompson on Dec. 19, 1959. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-11-2003
Thompson Edwin G, founder of the Ligonier Leader and editor of the newspaper since its first issue in the spring of 1880, died at his home on Martin St. Jan. 5, 1936. Stricken with apoplexy, he was 81 years and 10 days of age. Born in Clearfield County, Pa. on Dec. 26, 1854, the son of Stacy W. and Elizabeth Thompson, he spent his early childhood on a farm in Pa. On Nov. 27, 1874 he married Esther M. Barnes in Fenton, Mich., and they had one son, Wilbur. She died Aug. 1, 1879, and on Dec. 8, 1881 he married Ella Kennedy at Sturgis, Mich. They had 5 children, Martha, Grace, James, Edwin G. Jr. (Ted), Leland and Herbert who died in infancy. Ted died at the age of 7 and Martha in 1927 from pneumonia. His wife died in the fall of 1929. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Sturgis, Mich. Funeral was Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. F.E. Pfeiffer of Washington, D.C.; 3 sons, Wilbur H., Dayton, Ohio, James S., New York City, and Leland K., this city; one brother, Stacy C., Manistee, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. M.A. Johnson of Battle Creek, Mich. + 1-?-1936
Thompson Eliza J was born in Noble County Feb. 20, 1854; died May 2, 1899, aged 48 years 2 months and 12 days. ^ 6-9-1899
Thompson Ella K, 73, wife of E. G. Thompson is survived by the husband, 3 sons and a daughter. Funeral Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Ligonier. + 10-?-1929
Thompson Emily Ann, 77, of Kendallville, died Friday in McCray Hospital. Born in Wayne Twp, Noble County, on October 18, 1912, she was the daughter of Joseph and Arzilla (Bodenhafer) Evers. On May 89, 1937 in Kendallville she married Wayne L. Thompson. A lifetime area resident, she retired in 1974 after teaching at Wayne Center, Corunna, Avilla and Kendallville Schools. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Kendallville B&PW Club. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. James (Judith A.) Acton of Brownsburg; 3 sons, Gale "Stormy" of Kendallville, Daryl W. of Brownsburg and Kent J. of Zionsville; and 7 grandchildren. Two brothers, Howard and Lester Evers, preceded her in death. Services today in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1990
Thompson Ernest M, 85, died March 12, 2002 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a field engineer 1946-1982 with INDOT and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for 20 years in the Navy Reserves. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion, Albion Rotary, American Legion Post 246, OES, Lodge 97 F&AM, and Fort Wayne Scottish Rite. He was born in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 3, 1916 to Albert and Stella Mae (Seiple) Thompson. He graduated in 1937 from Ann Arbor High School and received a degree from Tri-State University in Angola. He married Sara Berniece Strater in Albion on Dec. 14, 1940. Surviving are his wife in Albion; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Lynn and Sharon of Fort Wayne and Benjamin of Albion; and a daughter, Jannie Rhodes of Goshen. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Burkitt and a brother, Charles. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-14-2002
Thompson Fannie, 78, died last Sunday at a hospital in Portland, Ore. following a major operation. Widow of the late Adolphus Thompson, she was born and grew to womanhood near Albion, the family moving to the west more than 40 years ago. Besides a daughter in Portland, Ore., and a brother William Shew of Albion, she is survived by a brother, G. M. Shew of Kendallville. + 3-?-1929
Thompson Fern M, 87, died at National Nursing Home today. She had been a resident of South Milford. She was born July 9, 1884 in LaGrange County to Ephriam and Olive (Lewis) Stockwell and was married June 27, 1905 in LaGrange to Clyde G. Thompson, who died June 8, 1961. She was a member of the Christian Church in South Milford and Rebekah Lodge and OES in Kendallville. She is survived by one son, Wayne, R. 2; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. One brother and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + No date
Thompson Forrest Pancake, 67, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Wednesday in LaGrange County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and never married. Surviving is a sister, Miss Jennie Ellen Thompson of Ligonier. Services Saturday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-29-1959
Thompson Frances E, 89, of Kendallville, died April 12, 2004 at home. She had been a hostess at McDonald's and Wendy's restaurants in Kendallville and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was born in Claypool on Jan. 25, 1915 to George Washington and Lena May (Stahl) Droud. She married Albert Gerald Thompson on Sept. 1, 1933 in Warsaw. He died Aug. 2, 1971. Surviving are a daughter, Chyrle E. Thompson of Kendallville; a son, John G. Thompson of Indianapolis; 3 grandchildren, John North, Caleb Thompson and his wife, Sheryl, and Anthony Thompson; 3 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Zachary North and Draven Thompson. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-13-2004
Thompson Gail, 64, died Wednesday in Medco Center. The Churubusco native had lived in Fort Wayne since 1975. He was a stockman for Cutting Tools Inc., and a WW II Navy veteran. Surviving are 2 sisters, Shirley Bennett, Fort Wayne, and Betty E. Kistler, Kendallville. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 10-?-1969
Thompson Gail B, about 76, died Oct. 12, 1969 in the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 18, 1893 in Churubusco and had been a lifetime resident of that community, working at the trade of barbering until his retirement the first of this year. He was the grandfather of Sharon Owen of R. 1, Albion. + 10-?-1969
Thompson Gertrude, 83, Ligonier, died Saturday at Goshen Hospital following an apparent stroke suffered at her residence Friday. She was born July 30, 1894 in Topeka, Kans., a daughter of Alan and Anna (Deming) Gray. She married Leland Thompson Sept. 30, 1918 in Topeka, Kans. He died in 1968. They owned and published the Ligonier Leader for many years. Survivors are a daughter, Caroline Wainright, E. Lansing, Mich.; and several grandchildren. One son, Alan, died in 1976. A graveside service will be held today in Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1977
Thompson Harriet, 73, died Thursday at her home in Wawaka of heart trouble and dropsy. Surviving are the husband, Charles; and a daughter, Mrs. Carl Freed of Elkhart. Funeral Sunday at the Wawaka M. E. Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. She was an aunt of J. T. Walton of this city. + 12-?-1923
Thompson Hutoka, 64, a former resident of Wolf Lake, died Thursday at the home of a sister, Mrs. C. E. Turner at Winona Lake. + 2-?-1942
Thompson Ira J, 93, of Wolf Lake, died Friday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born May 22, 1892 in York Twp to William E. and Rose Alta Altimus Thompson. He married Reuah J. Boggs Coverstone, who is deceased, May 4, 1929. He was a WW I Army veteran. He was a mechanic, a member of Wolf Lake Baptist Church, American Legion Post 246 of Albion, and a former member of the Disabled American Veterans. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1916 before attending Valparaiso and Notre Dame Universities. Surviving are a daughter, Lillian Swanson of Oak Lawn, Ill.; a son, William E. of Leesburg; one stepson, John Coverstone of Ligonier; 3 stepdaughters, Eldora Braden of Columbia City, Mrs. Lena Kiester and Mrs. Grace Buckles of R. 1, Kimmell; one brother, Chauncey of R. 2, Albion; one sister Mrs. Rose May Wagoner of Sturgis, Mich.; 25 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Two daughters, 2 brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Monday in Smith & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-21-1985
Thompson Jack W, 61, of LaOtto, died Wednesday in his home. He was born in Fort Wayne January 24, 1932, the son of Arthur and Goldie (Gause) Thompson. He had lived at LaOtto 38 years and was the former owner of Thompson's Shooting Supply. Formerly employed by GTE, he was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving are his wife, Jean L.; 3 sons, Steve W. of Angola, Mike D. and Jay R. of LaOtto; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. + 3-17-1993
Thompson James, formerly of Jefferson Twp, and an old citizen of the county, died on Sunday at the residence of his son-in-law, James Burr. He was the father of Perry Thompson of Swan Twp. ^ 1-2-1885
Thompson James, pioneer of Noble County, died at his residence 4 miles northwest of this city in Elkhart Twp Monday, aged 88 years and 5 months. His son, Alfred, on Friday evening of last week went out of the house for a few moments and when he returned he found his father sitting in the chair unconscious. He gradually grew weaker until death. He came to Noble County in 1850 and remained a continuous resident of Elkhart Twp. He is survived by 2 sons, Alfred and Lenious, who resided with him; and 2 grandchildren. Obsequies were held at the residence this afternoon. Burial Osborn Cemetery + 1908 ^ 2-6-1908
Thompson James S, 91, Heightstown, N.J., died July 20 in the Meadow Lake Infirmary. Born Sept. 2, 1887 in Ligonier, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Thompson, founder of the Ligonier Leader. He had been a resident of Meadow Lakes for the past 12 years. He was a 1910 graduate of the University of Wisconsin. His only place of employment (1910-1949) was the McGraw-Hill Book Co. of New York, being president from 1944 until retirement in 1949. Surviving is one son, James S. Jr. of LaJolla, Calif.; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services Aug. 1 in Niles Chapel of the Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, N.J. Burial, Rural Cemetery, White Plains, N.Y. + 7-?-1979
Thompson Jennie, 89, R. 3, Ligonier, died Wednesday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. Born Aug. 3, 1888 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Elzy and Mary Elizabeth (Pancake) Thompson. She was a lifetime resident of the area. One brother, Forrest, died in 1959. Funeral March 24 in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1978
Thompson John, 70, died Dec. 4. Funeral was at the Wawaka M. E. Church Monday. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. He leaves a wife. ^ 12-9-1880
Thompson John C, 80, died February 13, 2011 at his residence in Kendallville. He was born in Haskins County, Ohio, on January 21, 1931, to Roy and Anna Grace (Brown) Thompson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired after 26 years from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville. He married Mary (Treadway) Thompson on January 7, 1971, in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; his sons, John Thompson Jr. and Mike Thompson; stepchildren; and a sister, Kate Lemon. Funeral Feb. 17 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery with military rites by Albion American Legion Post 242. ^ 2-16-2011
Thompson John H Jr, 36, of Roscoe, Ill., and former Wolcottville resident, died Saturday at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford, Ill., of heart attack. He was born in Kendallville Oct. 23, 1946 to John and Lucille (Moore) Thompson. He moved from Wolcottville to Roscoe 2 years ago. He was employed by Rockton Grain Elevator. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Lucille and Robert Butcher of Wolcottville; his father of Fort Wayne; his fiancée, Kathleen Ritter of Roscoe; a daughter, Kristine and a son, Michael, both of Garrett; a sister, Ruth Ann Bucher of Wolcottville; a brother, Richard Butcher; and his grandmother, Gladys Butcher of Rome City. Services Wednesday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-2-1983
Thompson John W, 77, retired farmer, died Friday. Surviving are the widow, Margaret; one son, Harry of Spencerville; 3 daughters, Mrs. Zulu Wonders of Nova, O., Mrs. Louise Foust of Goshen, and Mrs. Frances Knapp of Ligonier; and 19 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the residence. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1939
Thompson Joseph A, 63, Decatur, died June 18 in Lutheran Hospital. A native of Kentucky, he retired from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Co. after 20 years. He was a veteran of WW II. Survivors include his mother, Mary F., Avilla; three daughters, Rosemary Whitaker and Theresa Cramer, both Fort Wayne, Judy Fraze, Hartford City; a son, Daniel of Monroe; two sisters, Ruby Gunkel, Fort Wayne, and Anne Ryan, Las Vegas, Nev.; and 12 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. ~ 6-21-1984
Thompson Karen L, 45, of Wawaka, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 23, 1947 in Wawaka, the daughter of Donald and Barbara (Reichard) Thompson. She was employed in quality control in Kidd Co. and had owned a restaurant, Karelly's in Ligonier. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ligonier. Surviving are her mother; a sister, Deborah Haugen of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, Barry L. Thompson of Wawaka; nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-20-1992
Thompson Laura Estella, daughter of W. H. and Dora Thompson, died Aug. 9, aged 1 year, 1 month and 17 days. ^ 9-1-1881
Thompson Laura M "Porky", 72, of Ligonier, died May 6, 1995 in her residence. She was born January 15, 1923 in Lima, Oh. to Guy and Vena (White) Cole. On July 3, 1971 in Rome City she married Donald L. Thompson. A Noble County resident 35 years, she was a bartender at West Noble American Legion Post 243; a member of the Nazarene Church; West Noble American Legion Auxiliary, Syracuse, and Ligonier FOE Auxiliary. Surviving are her mother in Lima, Oh.; her husband; 2 sons, Jim and Donald Routson of Ligonier; 4 daughters, Mary and Sharon Blackshire and Betty Martin of Ligonier; and Vena Anglin of Kendallville; a stepson and a stepdaughter; a brother, Richard Cole of Bath, Mich.; 2 stepbrothers; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A grandson preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in the Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. + 5-6-1995
Thompson Leland K, 76, publisher of The Ligonier Leader, a weekly newspaper, for 48 years before selling the publication a year ago to Armon Davis, died Saturday of a heart attack. He was born Jan. 1, 1892 in Ligonier, the son of Edwin J. and Ella (Kennedy) Thompson and had spent most of his lifetime in that city. He married Gertrude Gray in Topeka, Kansas on Sept. 30, 1918. During the first war he served as secretary to Congressman Fairfield in Washington D.C. He was a member of the Ligonier Methodist Church, the Masonic and Elks Lodges in Ligonier, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Ligonier Rotary Club. The wife; one son, Alan, Columbus, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. Caroline Wainright, E. Lansing, Mich.; three grandchildren; one brother, James S., Knightstown, N.J.; and one sister, Mrs. Fred Piffer, Winter Haven, Fla., survive. Services Monday at the Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 8-1-1968
Thompson Lenious, 81, died April 21 from a stroke of paralysis at the home of Mrs. Della Charter in Albion where he had resided for a number of years. He was a pioneer citizen of the county, a successful farmer north of Albion. Funeral Friday at Bonham Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. Survivors are one niece and one nephew. + 4-?-1937
Thompson Lodema Louise, 86, of rural Albion died January 14, 1992 in Willow Ridge Health Care in Fort Wayne. She was born April 25, 1905 at Wolf Lake. On September 30, 1925 she married Chauncey G. Thompson. She was a member of Wolf Lake 7th Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Helen Mustin of Fort Wayne and Roxy Gibson of Crooked Lake; a son, Jack L. of Bear Lake; 2 brothers, Harry Smith of Columbia City and William Smith of Big Lake; 2 sisters, Jennie Capps of Albion and Ann Anderson of Huntington; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-14-1992
Thompson Lona died at her home in Kendallville Sunday, aged 44 years, one month and 14 days. She had been afflicted with diabetes. She was a daughter of the late Leander James, and was a native of York Twp. She married Earl Thompson 21 years ago. She is survived by the husband; 2 daughters; a mother; a brother, Earl. Obsequies were held Wednesday at Kimmell. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1916
Thompson Lulu B, 90, a former Ligonier resident, died today in Kosciusko Hospital. She was born Sept. 12, 1890 in Clinton County. She first married Charles Cooper, who preceded her in death. She then married Earl C. Thompson, who died in 1969. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Julia) Hussey of Chatham, Mich.; 2 sons, Morris B. Cooper of Ligonier, and Robert A. Cooper of Leesburg, Fla.; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services Friday in Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville, followed by burial there. + 2-?-1981
Thompson Lyman died Oct. 24. Funeral was Monday. Burial, Springfield Cemetery. He leaves a wife and 10 children. ^ 10-28-1880
Thompson Manassah, 72, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel Edwards, on March 24, 1875. He was one of the early settlers of Noble County. Tall and muscular - of iron frame and great endurance, industrious, honest and thrifty, he had an affection of the lungs which ended in consumption. Funeral was at the U.B. Church in Albion Friday last. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Albion New Era 4-1-1875
Thompson Mary, 54, of Atlanta, Mich., died at Petoskey, Mich., following surgery. She was born in Rome City to Roy and Zelma (Bloom) Joslin of St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving are her husband, Bill; 2 sons, 2 daughters and 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert Adams of Coldwater, Mich., and Mrs. Max Bruce of Brimfield. Services and burial were in Atlanta, Mich. Wednesday. + 2-?-1983
Thompson Mary Ellen, 48, of Wolf Lake, died Oct. 4, 1981 in Columbia City Nursing Home. She was born in Wolf Lake to Ira J. and Reuah Boggs Coverstone Thompson and resided with her parents in Wolf Lake until entering the nursing home in 1973. Survivors include her father of Wolf Lake; a brother, William E., R. 1, Leesburg; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Swanson, Oak Lawn, Ill.; a stepbrother, John Coverstone, R. 3, Ligonier; 3 stepsisters, Mrs. Eldora Braden, Wolf Lake, Mrs. Lena Kiester, R. 4, Kimmell, and Mrs. Stanley (Grace) Buckles, R. 1, Kimmell. She was preceded in death by her mother and a stepsister, Betty Kilgore. Private family services were held Tuesday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1981
Thompson Mary J, 69, died April 29, 2011at her home in Kendallville. She was born in Oak Hills, W. Va., on June 28, 1941, the daughter of Luther and Irene (Baumgartner) Treadway. On Jan. 7, 1971, she married John Thompson and he died on Feb. 13, 2011. She was a shipping clerk. Surviving are her sons Earl (Becky) Price, John (Jackie) Price, and Terry Baumgartner; daughter Beverly (Randy) Marker; grandchildren, Kristine Pfeiffer, April Marker-McClury, Nick Reeves, Adam Brady, Josh Morris, Joseph Price, Clifford Price, Sandra Price, Stacy Price, Matthew Baumgartner and Terry Baumgartner Jr.; and her brother, David Treadway. Funeral May 4 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 5-1-2011
Thompson Meredith W, 54, of R. 2, Galveston, superintendent of the Southeastern School Corp., died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after being injured May 11 in a traffic accident. An educator since 1950, he had served 4 years as principal at Albion, 5 years at Auburn and 4 years at North Manchester before coming here. Surviving are his wife, Audrey; a daughter, two sons, a brother and one sister. Services will be here in the Murray Funeral Home. + 5-?-1978
Thompson Millicent (Barhan), born in Maryland 1870; settled 1837; died Jan. 1897, aged 89 years, 8 months and 22 days. She was a member of the Baptist Church. To the children of the neighborhood 50 years ago her log cabin was a pleasure resort. + Clippings book
Thompson Monna Lou, 70, died July 19, 2003 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born Sept. 24, 1932 in Goshen to Demas and Evelyn (Huff) Giant. She married Richard Thompson on Dec. 15, 1951 in Wawaka. She worked for Essex Wire 12 years and then at the Rome City School cafeteria for 10 years. She was a member of Rome City Methodist Church, American Legion Post 381 Auxiliary in Rome City and VFW Post 2749 Auxiliary in Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark and Laurie, and Mike of Rome City; a brother, Richard Giant of Tenn.; and 2 grandsons, Cody and Brock Thompson. A brother and a grandson preceded her in death. Memorial service Tuesday at Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, later. ^ 7-20-2003
Thompson Reuah H, 85, Wolf Lake, died Monday in Whitley County Hospital. Born in Noble Twp Oct. 14, 1889, she was the daughter of John and Eldora (Bonar) Boggs. She was married to Samuel Coverstone who died in 1924. On May 4, 1929 she married Ira H. Thompson. She had been a resident of Wolf Lake and was a self-employed paper hanger. She was a member of the Wolf Lake Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Albion. Surviving are her husband; 5 daughters, Mrs. Eldora Braden, Wolf Lake, Mrs. Lena Kiester and Mrs. Grace Buckles, Kimmell, Mrs. Lillian Swanson, Oak Lawn, Ill., and Mary Ellen Thompson, Columbia City Nursing Home; 2 sons, John Coverstone, Wolf Lake and William Thompson, North Webster; a twin brother, Roy Boggs, Woodbine, Iowa; 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Services in Wolf Lake Baptist Church Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Thompson Robert L, 65, former Avilla resident, died August 5 in Parkview Hospital. He was editorial page editor of the News Sentinel before retiring in 1979 and was a graduate of Avilla High School. Surviving are his wife, Josephine M.; a son, Robert L., an attorney in Fort Wayne; an aunt, Iva Spangler, Fort Wayne; and a nephew, Richard Poor also of Fort Wayne. Services in Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, LaGrange Cemetery. ~ 8-12-1982 + 8-?-1982
Thompson Rose A, about 85, (b. 3-6-1871 - d. 4-20-1955) a former resident of the Wolf Lake community, died April 21 in Michigan State Hospital at Kalamazoo. Surviving are 2 sons, Chauncey and Ira of Wolf Lake; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Ferrell and Mrs. Robert Wegner of Sturgis, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Fred Altimus, Three Rivers, Mich. Services at Wolf Lake Baptist Church Saturday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1955
Thompson Ruth H, 52, of The Lamplighter, died Oct. 31, 1989 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, of injuries received in a 2-car accident Saturday one mile south of Rome City at Ind. 9 and CR 850N. She was born Nov. 18, 1936 in Wawaka, the daughter of Elmer E. and Ruth M. (Gill) Thompson. She was employed by the Lamplighter and was a member of Rome City United Methodist Church and VFW Auxiliary in Goshen. Surviving are 2 brothers, Richard of Rome City and Donald of Ligonier. Services Thursday in Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 10-31-1989
Thompson Ruth M, 89, of 345 Jackson St., Rome City, died Tuesday in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in Wawaka June 2, 1899, she was the daughter of David S. and Luthera (Rose) Gill. On May 29, 1915 in Wawaka, she married Elmer E. Thompson who died in 1964. She was a lifetime area resident. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Ann, Kendallville; 2 sons, Richard, Rome City, and Donald, Ligonier; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers and 7 sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services Thursday in Cosperville Cemetery. + 9-13-1988
Thompson Ryan M, 3-month old son of Michael and Donna (Bales) Thompson of Rome City, died Sunday at home. He was born in Kendallville Dec. 30, 1987. Surviving are his parents; grandparents, Richard and Monna Thompson of Rome City, Dixie Merriman of Decatur; great-grandmothers, Ruth Thompson of Kendallville and Margerette Harrison of Summitville. Services Wednesday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 4-3-1988
Thompson Sophia (Dickson) died at her home 4 miles north of the city in Elkhart Twp Aug. 3, 1901, aged 75 years, 2 months and 25 days. She was born in Plymouth, Richland County, Ohio, May 8, 1826, and was married to James Thompson March 1844 and they removed to Elkhart Twp in the fall of 1850 and settled on the farm where she died. They had four sons, 2 of whom, Calvin and Elza, preceded their mother in death. She was one of the pioneers of Noble County, having lived in Elkhart Twp on the same farm for nearly 51 years. The obsequies were held at the residence Monday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. She leaves an aged husband; 2 sons, Alfred and Lenious; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hannah McEwen of near Brimfield, and Mrs. Mary Wood of Kansas; 2 grandchildren. + 8-3-1901
Thompson Wayne E, 85, of Avilla, died August 31, 2004 at his Jefferson Twp home. He was born April 18, 1919 in Roanoke to Paul J. and Minnie Ethel (Sexton) Thompson. On November 6, 1938 he married Ada Marie Poinsett. She died August 16, 1996. He married Cathy (Cole) Merriman on February 13, 2004. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dwayne Hass of Albion, Arlene and Dale Freeman of Huntertown and Gail and Jim Rodenbeck of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne Jr. and Becky of Albion and Chuck and Donna of Avilla; 19 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A lifetime farmer, he had worked as a fireman for the Nickel Plate Railroad and was a sales representative for Moorman Feed Co. He had owned the Dairy Queen in Waterloo for several years. He moved to Avilla in 1966. A U.S. Army veteran of WW II, he was a member of Avilla American Legion Post 240. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Hooper-King Cemetery. ~ 9-9-2004
Thompson Wayne E Jr, of rural Albion, died  April 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 11, 1946 in Huntington to Wayne E. and Ada (Poinsett) Thompson, . He graduated in 1965 from Waterloo High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, in Vietnam. On Oct. 4, 1969, in Albion, he married Rebecca (Becky) Hullinger .He worked at Dexter Axle in Albion and retired after 41 years of service. He was a member of the the American Legion. He is survived by his wife; 2 sons, Earl (Jenny ) Thompson of Avilla, and Paul (Melissa) Thompson of Kendallville; 5 grandchildren, Cole and Kyle Thompson, Jade Thompson, Noah Dean and Tiauna Roberts; a brother, Charles “Chuck” (Donna) Thompson of Avilla; and 3 sisters, Judy (Dwayne) Hass of Albion, Arlene Freeman of Columbia City and Gail (Jim) Rodenbeck of Avilla.  Services will be April 8, 2013 at the Brazzell Funeral Homes, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the honor guard of the Avilla American Legion Post 240. ^ 4-7-2013
Thompson Wayne L, 86, of Kendallville, died February 9, 1992 in Brownsburg Health Center. He was born in LaGrange County February 4, 1906, the son of Clyde and Fern (Stockwell) Thompson. He married Emily Anna Evers May 8, 1937 in Kendallville. She died in September 1990. A lifetime resident of the Kendallville area, he retired from McCray Refrigeration in 1973. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and IOOF Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Judith A. Action of Brownsburg; 3 sons, Gale of Kendallville, Daryl W. of Brownsburg and Kent J. of Zionsville; and 7 grandchildren. Services at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-9-1992
Thompson Wilbur H, 64, former Ligonier boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Thompson, died March 9 from a sudden heart attack at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Ligonier schools, an electrical engineer of note and a 32nd degree Mason. The body was taken to Elizabeth, N.Y. for interment. + 3-?-1941
Thompson William A, 32, Adams Lake, was killed in a single-engine plane crash near Garden City, Kansas Friday. Funeral will be Friday at Trinity Church United Methodist. Surviving are his wife, Susan, Adams Lake; his parents, Dr. Alden B. and Doris Thompson, Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Sally) Calderon, Carmel; a brother John, Indianapolis; grandmothers, Nellie Whysong, Kendallville, and Ellie Thompson, Hebron, Ind. Following cremation, burial will be in Lake View Cemetery. A graduate of Indiana University Dental School at Indianapolis, he had been in practice with his father at the Medical Arts Center, Kendallville, since 1981. He was reported to have been advised several times of poor weather conditions in western Kansas. There was snow and heavy fog in the area. The plane crashed in a wheat field one mile south of the Garden City, Kansas airport probably around midnight. The wreckage wasn’t spotted until Monday afternoon by an Air Midwest Pilot. +3-30-1984
Thompson William E was born in Noble County, on Feb. 13, 1863, and died in Wolf Lake on Oct. 6, 1931, being 68 years, 7 months and 23 days of age. He was the son of Thomas and Sarah Thompson. He is survived by one brother and one sister, Sam Thompson, and Mrs. Sarah Campbell, both of Missouri. In Dec. 1891 he was married to Rose Altimus. They had 6 children, Otto and Abraham having died. He is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters, James Ira, Chauncey G., Mrs. Ovia M. Ferrell and Mae; 8 grandchildren and his wife who is in a hospital at Richmond. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Wolf Lake where funeral was held Oct. 8. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-?-1931
Thorn Frank, 88, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Thursday at his home ½ mile north of Ormas. He was born in Noble County Aug. 14, 1859, a son of Thomas and Amelia Thorn. On March 31, 1881 he married Mary Ann Wallace and they established their home on the farm where he has resided all his life. She died May 12, 1936. Surviving are 2 sons, Ralph of Washington Twp, and Emerson, Warsaw; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday at the home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 2-?-1948
Thorn Gertie (Growcock), 48, died at her home in Ormas from a heart attack on Wednesday of last week. She was reared near Kimmell. Surviving are the husband, John; a daughter, Mrs. Ford Bitting; and several brothers and sisters. Services were Saturday from the Ormas Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 10-?-1976
Thorn Helen M, 61, Noble County native of New Haven, died May 4 in St. Joseph’s Hospital. She is survived by three sons, Larry and Roger Baumgartner of Fort Wayne and Dennis Thorn of New Haven; a daughter, Janet May Nieno of Fort Wayne; a stepson, Marvin Thorn Jr. of Washington, D.C.; her mother, Pearl Leiter of LaOtto; five brothers, Glenn, Ray and Robert Leiter, all of LaOtto, Glade Leiter of Wabash, and Cleo (Pete) Leiter of Garrett; and five sisters, Carrie Russell and June Hadley, both of LaOtto, Dorothy Martin of Kendallville, Gladys McNabb of St. Joseph, Mich., and Mary Peduto of Shelbyville. Services in New Haven May 7. Burial, IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. ~ 5-8-1980 + 5-4-1980
Thorn Jonathan Leland, 67, of Washington Twp, died April 17, 1990 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born February 6, 1923 in Ormas to Ralph "Kenny" and Mildred (Hontz) Thorn. He and his wife, Bertha, were married April 25, 1942. He graduated in 1941 from Wolf Lake High School and retired in 1982 from B&L Trucking. He was a U.S. Army WW II veteran, a member of Ormas Baptist Church and American Legion Post 98. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Mildred Stump of Columbia City; grandchildren, Todd Schlicter, Jonathan and Kristi Thorn; a brother, Francis of Columbia City. Service Friday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens with military rites by American Legion Post 98. + 4-15-1990
Thornburg Bessie, Avilla Mobile Home Park, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born May 28, 1921 in Lindley, N.Y., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ball. She and her husband, Thomas, were married May 3, 1967 in Rochester, N.Y. She had lived in the Avilla and LaOtto area and was employed by Pepsi Bottling Co. in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Jim Demming, N.Y., and Donald Demming of Florida; two daughters, Donna and Mary of Lindley, N.Y.; and several grand and great-grandchildren. Services today at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 9-12-1989
Thornburg Thomas, 78, died March 17, 2002 at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home. He was a truck driver for PepsiCo and Midwest Trucking of Chicago. He served in the U.S. Navy for 7 1/2 years. He was born in Lawrence County, Ohio on June 12, 1923 to Frank and Mae (Clark) Thornburg. He married Bessie Ball in Rochester, N.Y. on May 3, 1957. She died Sept. 10, 1989. Surviving are 3 daughters, Anna Marie, Beverly and Carmen of Chesapeake, Ohio; a son, Thomas of Florida; 5 grandchildren; 5 brothers, James of W. Va., Joe and Charles of Ohio, and Don of Hayward, Calif.; and a sister, Frances Bartram of Ohio. Services today in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 3-10-2002
Thorne Mildred R was born Oct. 3, 1899 to John E. and Clara Rarick on the bank of Lake Wawasee, Kosciusko County. She died May 12, 1968 in LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte, Ind. She married Russell D. Thorne April 23, 1921. Surviving are her husband; a son, Lloyd A.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Edith Forrest, Albion, Mrs. Maude Twaits, Fort Wayne; 3 half-brothers, Otis L. Rarick, Goshen, Dr. Alden A. Rarick, Decatur, Ill., Robert K. Rarick, South Bend. She was active in church, in 4-H, Farm Bureau. Funeral Wednesday in LaPorte. Burial, Sparta Cemetery May 15. + 5-12-1968
Thorne Phyllis E, 83, Garrett, died December 15, 2003 in her home. She was born May 21, 1920 in Avilla to Claude and Mable (Stewart) Stephenson. On April 2, 1944 in Avilla she married Robert Thorne. He died September 8, 1972. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Kim and Lori Thorne of Garrett, Craig Thorne and Beverly Hume of Fort Wayne, and Randy and Theresa Thorne of Leo; a sister, Doris Cantrell of Lakeland, Fla.; two grandchildren, John and Julia Thorne. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, June McKee and Sue Broderick. She owned and operated the Thorne Studio of Photography in Garrett for 17 years with her husband. They moved to Garrett from Dallas, where they were instructors at the Southwest Photo-Arts Studio. Services Friday in Thomas Funeral Home, rural Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 12-18-2003
Thornsberry Cecil, 77, 526 E. Wayne St., Kendallville, died Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Born in Ky., April 17, 1901, he was the son of Roach and Nancy (Bates) Thornsberry. He married Linda Caudill who died in 1960. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors are 9 daughters, Oma Johnson, Clarinda Bailey and Marlene Buchette of Ky., Rose Isaac of Kendallville, Elizabeth Walker of Wolcottville, Irene Isaac of Wyandotte, Mich., Nancy Walker of LaOtto, and Anna Donner and Myra Slate of New York; 2 sisters, Lizza Dial of Wabash and Dina Caudill of Ohio; one brother, Earl of Ky.; 49 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral in Martin, Ky. + 2-?-1979
Thornsberry Harold, 43, of 338 Lisle St., Kendallville, died Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Knott County, Ky., March 16, 1940, he was the son of Lawrence and Viola (Bates) Thornsberry, who survive in Ky. On Dec. 23, 1966 in Kendallville he married Vonda Hart. He had been employed by Kiper-Recaro in Ligonier and was a member of Elmwood Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife; a stepson, James Stokes of Michigan City; 2 sisters, Irene Hall of Dearborn, Mich., and Dixie Sexton of Deane, Ky.; and a brother, Billie R. of Deane, Ky. Services at Elmwood Mennonite Church Tuesday. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 10-2-1983
Thrapp Anna died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Garrett. She was born in Lincolnshire, England, July 29, 1866, and came to the United States as a small child with her parents, George and Elizabeth Cottingham. Most of her girlhood was spent at Delta, Ohio, where her father owned and operated a plant for making lye out of wood ashes and known as an "ashery". She met her husband, Elmer Thrapp in Leipsic, Ohio, where he was the proprietor and operator of the electric light plant. Mr. and Mrs. Thrapp were married in 1890 and they came to Avilla in 1894. He was a registered pharmacist and had a drug store here. He died in 1934. She and her family continued to operate the Economy Drug Store here until just a couple of years ago. Survivors are a son, Glenn, of Kendallville; a daughter, Mrs. M. Diederich of Garrett; two granddaughters, Roslyn Rogers and Elizabeth Thrapp, a grandson, John Thrapp and one great-grandchild, Richard Thrapp. Funeral Tuesday in McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. She was a member of the Avilla Methodist Church. ~ 1-15-1959 + 1-?-1959
Thrapp Elizabeth J, 78, of Kendallville, died Sunday in St. Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis. She was born in Kendallville on June 4, 1919 to Ralph N. and Mildred (Canfield) King. On July 15, 1945 in Wolcottville, she married James R. Thrapp. He died December 1980. A 1937 Kendallville High School graduate and salutatorian of her class, she retired in 1982 after more than 20 years as a legal secretary for Emerick & Diggins. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Tri Kappa and the Quest Club. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Jade Butcher of Ellettsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Barbara Thrapp of Indianapolis; 4 grandchildren, Ryan Thrapp, Catherine, Cassie and Skyler Butcher; and a great-grandchild, Ireland Butcher. She was preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Crowell; and a brother, Ralph King Jr. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-16-1997
Thrapp Elmer D died Monday at his home in Avilla from a heart attack. He was a druggist there for the past 35 years. He is survived by the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Rogers of Fort Wayne; and a son, Glenn of Kendallville, who is prosecuting attorney of Noble County. The funeral was Wednesday from the home. + 12-?-1934
Thrapp Glenn, 85, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1892 in Deshler, Ohio to Elmer E. and Anna (Cottingham) Thrapp. He married Ruth Yeiser, who died March 14, 1975. He was a graduate of Avilla High School and Valparaiso University of Law. He was a veteran of WW I and served as major in the United States Artillery. He was prosecuting attorney in Noble and Whitley Counties from 1932 to 1936. He was a charter member of the Kendallville Rotary Club, member of American Legion Post 86, Indiana State Bar Association, Noble County Bar Association and Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, John, attorney in Kendallville; a daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Dr. B. L. Bou, Corozal, Puerto Rico; one sister, May Diederich Garrett; and four grandchildren. Services July 18 in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-20-1978 + 7-?-1978
Thrapp, Jack, James Ray, Josephine, and Laura were killed at the GR&I Railroad crossing at North Street Thursday. Surviving is a son, Delos 16, and a daughter Ruth 14 and James, the little twin son. Short services will be held from the late home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 1923
Thrapp James R, 61, of 507 E. Diamond St., died Thursday in McCray Hospital after suffering a heart attack playing racquetball at the Cole Center Family YMCA. The son of James R. and Lura (Taylor) Thrapp, he was born in Kendallville Oct. 22, 1919. On July 15, 1945 in Wolcottville he married Elizabeth J. King. He lived in Wolcottville for several years while growing up but had resided in Kendallville most of his life. He had been employed in sales at Flint & Walling Inc. since 1946. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, Kendallville Lions Club, Masonic Lodge No. 276, Elks Club No. 1194, VFW and Cole Center YMCA. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Jade (Gail) Butcher of Bloomington; a son, Gary D. of Indianapolis; a sister, Mrs. Wilbur (Ruth) Eshelman of South Bend; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1980
Thrapp John C, 76, of Kendallville, died Sept. 11, 2010 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born in Indianapolis on May 1, 1934 to Glenn E. and Ruth (Yeiser) Thrapp. He graduated from Kendallville High Schoolin 1952 and later from Wabash College following service to his country in the US Army. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of Law. He married Betty Jean Bauer on June 8, 1957 in Auburn. He was an attorney in Kendallville for many years. Survivors include his wife; a son, Richard (Linda) of Indianapolis; a daughter, Susie, of Louisville, Kentucky; and 4 grandchildren, Katie, Julie, J.T. and Kelly Thrapp. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Bou. No funeral. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-19-2010
Thrapp Ruth E, 80, was born Nov. 9, 1894 near Avilla to Frank C. and Helen (Schutt) Yeiser and married Glenn Thrapp July 26, 1924. They resided at 214 E. Diamond St., Kendallville. She was a former teacher, a member of the Trinity Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for 34 years, the Bay View Club and the Culture Club. She died Friday. Surviving in addition to the husband, who is a Kendallville attorney, are one daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. D. L. (Elizabeth) Bow, Corozal, Puerto Rico; a son, John Thrapp, a Kendallville attorney; a sister, Mrs. K. D. (Grace) Sneary, Avilla; and four grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Services Monday at the Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-20-1975 + 3-?-1975
Throckmorton Maude, 73, a resident here most of her life and a native of Noble County, died at Kendallville Hospital Dec. 22. Funeral was at Berhalter Funeral Home. Two brothers, one of whom was Forrest Field, city mayor and a former recorder of Noble County, preceded her in death, as did 2 sisters. + 12-?-1940
Throp Bessie C, 86, of 843 S. Main St., died Saturday in DeKalb Hospital. She was born in Kendallville Sept. 20, 1898, the daughter of Henry F. and Nettie Alverna (Harp) Miller. On Aug. 23, 1918 in Portland she married Chester A. Throp. A lifetime Kendallville resident, she retired in 1962 from McCray Refrigeration where she had worked in the office 46 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Sigma Beta Sorority and a Lady Elk. Surviving are her husband; 2 nieces, Marilyn Sibert of Fort Wayne and Shirley Fraze of Kendallville; and a brother, Guy N. Miller, Kendallville. A sister preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-11-1984
Throp Chester A, 89, of 843 S. Main St., Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. Born in Portland May 19, 1898, he was the son of Ervin E. and Lulu Belle (Myers) Throp. On Aug. 23, 1918 in Portland, he married Bessie C. Miller, who died Nov. 10, 1984. He lived most of his life in Kendallville, moving from Portland at the age of 7. He retired from McCray Refrigerator office where he worked 45 years. He and his wife had a combined total of 91 years of employment at McCray. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kendallville, a lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 1194, the 20-Year Club of McCray, and he played with the Kendallville city band and other musical organizations for over 30 years. Surviving are a sister, Virginia R. West of Fort Wayne; and 2 nieces, Marilyn Sibert and Shirley Fraze of Kendallville. Three sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-2-1987
Thrush Ambrose W, 68, R. 1, Garrett, died Tuesday in the home in which he was born and had resided all his life. He was born August 28, 1914, the son of the late Walter and Inez (Heitz) Thrush. He married Lamonna Gingrich on June 21, 1936 in Auburn. He was a retired farmer and also had retired from Dana Corp. He was a 32nd degree Mason at Huntertown Lodge. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Maurice (Janet) Getts, Garrett; four sons, Ted D., Larry W., Garry E. and Kenneth D., all Garrett; three brothers, Albert, Garrett, Robert, LaOtto, and Jack, Avilla; and 12 grandchildren. Services March 4 in Feller Funeral Home in Waterloo. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 3-10-1983
Thrush Richard A, 51, of Skinner Lake, died Aug. 15 in the Hospice Home of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne. On Aug. 23, 1945 in Garrett he was born to Robert and Jean (Whonsetler) Thrush. He graduated from Avilla High School in 1963 and served in the U. S. Army National Guard. He had lived in the Albion area since 1968. He was an electronic technician in the aero-space division of Lockheed-Martin in Fort Wayne; a member of S. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion, Albion Masonic Lodge 97, Kendallville Elks Lodge 1194, Elex Association and Skinner Lake Homeowners Association. Surviving are his parents; 2 daughters, Mrs. Troy (Stacy) Foote of Churubusco and Mrs. Todd (Becky) Freeman of Albion; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Judy) Wolf of Kendallville; 2 grandchildren and fiancée Debbie Mark of Kendallville. Funeral at Orr Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Cedar Creek Cemetery. ~ 8-28-1997
Thrush Robert M, 80, LaOtto, died Oct. 27 in ExtendaCare nursing home in Kendallville. For many years he was a director of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in LaOtto and Huntertown. He was a supervisor at International Harvester for 37 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, the Shrine and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto. He was born Aug. 15, 1917 in DeKalb County to Walter and Inz (Heitz) Thrush. He married Jean Whonsetler on Sept. 14, 1944 in Garrett. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Judy Wolf of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Albert of Garrett and Jack of Auburn; 4 grandchildren, Stacy Foote, Rebecca Freeman, Zachary and Joshua Wolfe; and 2 great-grandchildren. One son, Richard, and one brother, Ambrose, preceded him in death. Services at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-6-1997
Thumma Emanuel B, 66, whose boyhood was spent at Wolf Lake where he resided, and who became mayor of Garrett after locating in that city and later an employee of the internal revenue office at Fort Wayne, died Monday at St. Joseph Hospital from complications. He was a member of Fort Wayne Elks since 1898. Surviving are the widow and one daughter who reside in Garrett; and one sister, Mrs. W.H. Crawford of Pa. + 1-?-1923
Thumma John Mrs died at her home in Wolf Lake last Thursday, aged 69 years and 12 days. She had resided for a number of years at Wolf Lake. She is survived by an aged husband and one daughter, Mrs. T. W. Adair of Ormas. Obsequies were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Wolf Lake Sunday. > 4-1-1908. About a year ago she experienced trouble from an ingrown toenail. A physician attempted to cut it out with the result that gangrene developed. As a last resort to prolong her life the foot was amputated above the ankle 5 or 6 weeks ago. ^ 3-19-1908
Thumma Zula of Kendallville is survived by one aunt and a number of cousins. She was a talented musician. Funeral Saturday at Berhalter & Son Funeral Home in Kendallville. + 11-?-1931
Thunander Lena, 75, 109 Richmond St., died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital of a heart attack. She was born June 7, 1897 in Noble County to William and Anna (Schlotterback) Lecount and was a lifetime resident of Ligonier and Kimmell communities. On Feb. 21, 1917 she was married in Kimmell to Wayne Thunander, who died Jan. 14, 1962. She was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Birdie) Price, Mrs. Lloyd (Anna) Patrick and Mrs. Don (Donna) Seidner of Ligonier, and Mrs. Ruth Knox, R. 1, Cromwell; one brother, Millard, Fla.; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral at the Sparta Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1972
Tibbott Barbara (Hull) was one of the first pioneers; was married to Isaac Tibbot in the fall of 1834 and had lived in Elkhart Twp 62 years. Her husband was 24 years of age when they were married and if living would now be over 86. Her age was probably over 80 years. She began housekeeping in a log cabin five years before the Indians left. + Clippings book.  She was born in Virginia Nov. 24, 1814; died at her home in Wawaka, Dec. 30, 1899, aged 85 years, 1 months and 6 days. She married Isaac Tibbot and in the winter of 1834 came to Elkhart Twp Noble County, and settled in the dense forest where Wawaka now stands. Her husband died on Nov. 11, 1886. They were the first settlers of Noble County.  She was the mother of 8 children, all of who have preceded her in death, except 3 daughters, 2 of whom, Sarah and Emily, who live at Wawaka, and Mary in Calif. Funeral at her homestead at her request. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. Contributed by Judy Richter
Tibbott Isaac, 77, of Wawaka, who enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest white settler in Noble County, died last Saturday. ^ 12-17-1886 He was born in Marion County, Ohio Aug. 3, 1810; died at his home in Wawaka Nov. 11, 1886, being over 76 years of age. In 1834 he married Barbara Hull, who is still living. ^ 6-10-1887
Tice America Gertrude, 83 of Ligonier, died July 21, 2006 at Regency Place Nursing Home. She had been a registered nurse. She was born July 18, 1923 in Grundy, Va. to Halder and Victoria (Davis) Munsey. She married Willis Tice on March 15, 1952 in Angola. He died in 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Hassel Munsey. Services Wednesday at J.A. Brazzell-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 7-24-2006
Tice Edward, about 58, died at McCray Hospital March 24, 1945 from a broken back and shock sustained in a fall from a farm wagon at his home 2 miles west of Wawaka late Wednesday. He was born Feb. 28, 1887 in Goshen. On Feb. 19, 1911 he married Pearl Wilkinson. He was a member of the Wawaka Grange and the Methodist Church of Ligonier. Surviving are the wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Helen Castetter of Cosperville, Mrs. Wilma Bruce of Fort Wayne; and a son, Willis at home; 4 brothers, Ray of San Bruno, Calif., John of Kalamazoo, Mich., Joe and Louis of Goshen; 4 sisters, Mrs. Rena Berkey, Mrs. Edna Wagoner and Mrs. Clara Edwards of Goshen, and Mrs. Laura Miller of Millersburg. Funeral Tuesday at Ligonier Methodist Church. Burial, Richville Cemetery. + 3-?-1945
Tice Martha Pearl, 81, R. 1, Wawaka, was found dead at her home Monday after having collapsed while mowing her lawn. She died of an apparent heart attack. Born Nov. 13, 1892 in Kosciusko County, she married Edward Tice Feb. 19, 1911. He died in 1945. She was a resident of the Wawaka area 63 years and a member of Richville United Methodist Church, Indiana State Grange, Wawaka Grange, Elkhart County Pomona Grange and Rebekah Lodge in Albion. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Castetter, Wawaka, and Mrs. Fred (Wilma) Beahrs, Fort Wayne; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Grubb and Mrs. Herbert Blue, Syracuse, Mrs. Ruby Darr, Goshen, and Mrs. Grover Jackson, South Bend. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Hires Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Tidd Lydia (Parkman), living 1 ½ miles west of Rome City, died Aug. 22. She was born July 31, 1824 in Geauga County, Ohio, age 70 years and 22 days. She was married to William E. Tidd Feb. 8, 1843. She leave a husband, 3 sons and one daughter. Funeral at Rome City in the M. E. Church. She was the mother of W. G. Tidd of this city. ^ 8-31-1894
Tidrick Lillian died Feb. 7 at the Chamberlain, S. D. Hospital. She was born Nov. 15, 1864 at Albion, the daughter of Daniel S. and Mary Andrews Love. In June 1894 she was married to Charles Donald Tidrick at Alton, Iowa. They moved to Chamberlain in 1895 and have lived here ever since. There are 3 children, Eugenia Lillian, Mary Shuck and Frances Bronson. She was confirmed Jan. 15, 1905. The Order for the Burial of the Dead was read at Christ Church. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. She lived in Chamberlain, S.D. since pioneer days. + 7-?-1949
Tieman Margaret E, 74, died Saturday in McGaw Hospital, Maywood, Ill. The widow of Robert Tieman, she was born in Indiana and was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy McDowell of Huntertown, and Rochelle Havert of Arlington Heights, Ill. Services Wednesday in Klaehn’s Wayne St. Chapel. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 3-31-1983
Tieman Richard Wayne, 77, of Kendallville, died March 9, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. A real estate broker, he was a past member of the Indiana Board of Realtors. He owned a fishing and hunting resort in Wisconsin, retiring in 1995. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. He was born April 12, 1927 in Fort Wayne to Franklin and Maude Tieman. On Aug. 2, 1947 in Fort Wayne he married Ilene Mullendore. She died Oct. 20, 1996. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Millie Tieman of Butler; a sister, Wanda Widmann of LaGrange; and 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Shelly and Jeff Shultz, Christena and Jim Huff, Steven Tieman, and Laura and Ben Rollins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-10-2005
Tierman Lillian Mae, 58, a former Kendallville resident who had been residing at Muskegon Heights, Mich., died Monday in Butler Hospital, Muskegon. Born Nov. 4, 1915 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Homer W. and Elva (Newman) Frederick. She married William Tierman July 3, 1937 in Kendallville. She was employed in the coil room of Anaconda Cable Co., Muskegon and was a member of First Church of Christ, Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Judith Luttrull, Holton, Mich., and Bonnie Jean at home; 2 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Schlotterback, Kendallville, and Mrs. June Parr, Ashley; 2 half-brothers, Sam and William Blaskie, Kendallville; 3 grandchildren; and her father, R. 2, Kendallville. Funeral Thursday in Sytsema Funeral Home, Muskegon. Burial, MonoView Cemetery, Muskegon Heights. + 7-?-1974
Tierney James E, 66, of Atwood Lake, Wolcottville, died Nov. 1 in his residence. He was born Aug. 8, 1931 in Noble County to John L. and Mary C. (Stark) Tierney. On Feb. 23, 1957 in Ligonier he married Nancy J. Chrisman. He had lived in Wawaka for many years until moving to Atwood Lake 12 years ago. He retired from Fairmont Homes in Nappanee after 25 years. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of St. Gaspar’s Catholic Church of Rome City, Kendallville Elks, LaGrange Moose and American Legion Post 381, Rome City. He attended Notre Dame University. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Bruce E of Avilla and Eric L. of Wawaka; a brother, John P. of Logansport; and a granddaughter, Katherine E. Tierney of Avilla. Funeral in St. Gaspar Catholic Church, Rome City. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 11-6-1997
Tierney John L, 78, died July 6, 1965 at McCray Hospital. He was born June 20, 1887 in Jennings County and was married to Mae Stark in 1923. She died in 1949. He had lived in Noble County about 44 years and was a veteran of WW I. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. Surviving are 2 sons, John P. of Logansport, and James of Wawaka; one brother, Edward of New Buffalo, Mich.; one sister, Katherine at Los Angeles, Calif.; and 6 grandchildren. Services July 9 in St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1965
Tierney Mae C, about 54, wife of principal John Tierney of Wawaka High School, died Feb. 6, 1949 at her home in Wawaka. She had lived in Wawaka for 22 years and had served as postmistress for several years. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons, John P. of South Bend, and James at home; one brother, James Stark of Jackson, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. John Myers of Star City. Funeral Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church in Ligonier. Burial Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1949
Tierney Nancy Jane, 68, of Wolcottville, died February 3, 2005 at Renaissance Village, Whitley County. She was born September 10, 1936 in Ligonier, the daughter of Harley and Dorothy (Dickinson) Chrisman. She married James Tierney on February 24, 1958 in Ligonier. Surviving are her sons, Eric of Wawaka and Bruce of Avilla; brothers, Ray of LaGrange, Don of Ligonier, and Lee of Warsaw; sister, Barbara Leamon, of Cromwell; 3 grandchildren, Kate, Libby and Shayne Tierney. She was preceded in death by her husband. A lifetime Noble County resident, she had been employed by Astec Industries in inspection. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church in Rome City where services were held. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ~ 2-10-2005
Tierney Vera J, 74, of R. 1, Cobden, Ill., died Friday in Union County Hospital, Anna, Ill. She was born in Gary, April 5, 1913, the daughter of Earl and Meta (Williams) Potee. On Nov. 24, 1943 in Valparaiso she married Frank Tierney. She moved from Rome City to Ill. in 1959. Surviving are her father in Farmington, Mo.; her husband; 3 brothers, Gerald of Cromwell, Richard of Emma Lake, and Robert of Plant City, Fla. Services Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 7-3-1987
Tilker Fred, 69, superintendent and manager of the Northern Indiana Sand & Gravel Co. in Wolcottville, died at his home today, presumably due to a heart attack. He came here several years ago from Fort Wayne. Surviving are the widow; a son, E. H. of Rome City; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Miller, Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sophia Greub and Mrs. Mary Auman; and a brother, Conrad, all of Fort Wayne. ^ 8-30-1934
Timbrook Lavon Archie, 85, died Sunday in Lutheran Home, Kendallville. He was born in Hicksville, Ohio, and had lived in Fort Wayne 34 years. He was a retired farmer and retired in 1967 from Kresge warehouse. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Lou Patterson, Angola, and Rowena Bowers of Kendallville; 4 sons, Victor L., Wayne E., Philip A., and David L. Timbrook, all of Hicksville; and 24 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Sherman St. Church of God. Burial, Harlan Cemetery. + 11-22-1987
Timmerman Alexander died at his home near Waterloo on Monday. Many years ago he resided in Swan Twp and was one of the very early settlers of that part of the county. His father owned a farm about one and a half miles south of Avilla. ~ 2-9-1893
Timmerman Martha Jane, daughter of Augustus and Olive Eddy, was born in Big Prairie, Wayne, County, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1831. Was married to Reuel Kimbel Timmerman March 24, 1852. They had 2 children, a son who died in infancy, and a daughter, Olive, Mrs. Charles Ihrie. Her husband died Nov. 9, 1860. She was married to Joseph H. Cox Sept. 1, 1868, with whom she lived a quite happy life until the serious illness of her husband cast a shadow over the home. She died Feb. 21, 1903. She was a member of the Christian Church. She leaves a husband, a daughter, a brother and sister and 7 grandchildren. ^ 3-6-1903
Timmerman Sally A, 67, of Churubusco, died June 28, 2006 in the emergency room at Parkview Whitley Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home. She was born August 3, 1938 in Wallen to Nolan "Bud" and Dorothy (Golden) Tom. She married Don Timmerman on April 27, 1957 in Wallen. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Susan Merriman of Avilla; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Dana of Avilla, Dean and Melanie of LaOtto and Kris and Teresa of Huntertown; a sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Leland "Dubb" Coak of Fort Wayne; a brother, Thomas Tom of Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Betty Tom of Angola; 12 grandchildren and a great-grandson. She was a 1956 graduate of Huntertown High School. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 7-13-2006
Timmons Pat, 58, of Kendallville, died November 25, 2012 at her home. She was born in New Castle, Indiana, on August 24, 1954, to Philip and Margaret (Marks) Downam. She married Ronnie Lee Timmons on December 31, 1969. She was employed with DeWald Northeast Dental Group, Auburn. She also worked many years with Shannon Arnett, D.D.S. Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Ron Jon Timmons of Fort Wayne and Phillip Timmons of Garrett; a daughter, Tammie Timmons of Garrett; 8 grandchildren, Shaylynn Stollar, Shantel Stollar, Drew Timmons, Kayli Stollar, Evan Timmons, Cannon Timmons, Lennon Timmons and Cooper Timmons; 3 brothers, Robert and Jenny Downam of Stroh, Fred Downam of Kendallville and Dallas Downam of Kendallville; and a sister, Carol Elkins of Stroh. She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Kyra Stollar, and her sister, Catherine Downam. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 11-27-2012
Tincher Elsie Mae, 100, died Friday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home. Born March 9, 1881 in LaGrange County, she was the daughter of Thomas and Susan (Newhouse) Graham. She married Floyd Tincher on Nov. 14, 1931 in Ligonier. He preceded her in death. She lived in the area 70 years and was a member of Richville United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Egolf, Ligonier; a son, Robert, Goshen; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Services Monday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-13-1981
Tindall Doyt L, 66, of Wolf Lake Road, Albion, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital. Services will be Thursday in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. A former Fort Wayne resident, he was a retired employee of American Hoist & Derrick Co. Surviving are his wife, Malvina P.; a son, Gerald E., Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Beverly Sabina, North Benton, Ohio, and Mrs. Catherine Bachellor, Albion; a brother, Paul, Fort Wayne; and 5 sisters, Mrs. Martha Comp and Mrs. Mabel Heine, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Alma Brown, Huntertown, Mrs. Elife Opliger, Rome City, and Mrs. Mary Lockhart of Waterloo. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 1-?-1978
Tindall Paul E, 55, of Fort Wayne, died Feb. 10 in the VA Hospital. He was a 25-year truck driver with Courier Newsom Express, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Jean; 2 sons, Tim of Chicago and Tom of Fort Wayne; 4 daughters, Mrs. Linda Cochran, Janet, Darlene and Arlene of Fort Wayne; and 5 sisters, Mrs. Alma Brown of Huntertown, Mrs. Martha Camp and Mrs. Mabel Heine of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Elfie Opliger of Rome City, and Mrs. Mary Lockhart of Waterloo. Services in Fort Wayne Feb. 11. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 2-10-1978
Tinker Sarah Preston, 91, died at the home of her grandson, Burney Bradley, at Battle Creek on Saturday. Her early home was at Grass Lake. She was the wife of the late A. C. Tinker, a merchant of this city. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ella Raymond of Battle Creek, the grandson, and a granddaughter who resides in Hammond, Ind. Funeral Monday at the Farley Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial, Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. + 1931
Tinkey Chad Robert, 2-months old, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Private graveside services were held this morning in Oak Park Cemetery. He was born Feb. 7, in Fort Wayne to Robert and Karen (McLallin) Tinkey of 305 W. 3rd St., Ligonier. Survivors include the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Tinkey of Ligonier and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McLallin of Kimmell; great-grandparents, Mrs. Lillian McKrill of Warsaw, Mrs. Robert Souder of Columbia City, and Orville McLallin of Ligonier. + 4-?-1979
Tinkey Mary (McKrill) of Lakeview, Ark., and formerly of Ligonier, died Sunday in an Ark. hospital. An Indiana native, she formerly owned and operated a beauty shop in Ligonier. Surviving are her husband, Robert "Max"; 3 daughters, Cindy Holden and Peg and Sue Tinkey; and a son Robert Jr. Arrangements are pending at the Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Ark. + 5-10-1987
Tinkle Dorothy Mae, 94, died Nov. 9, 2007 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She had worked at International Harvester in Fort Wayne and moved to Sarasota Fla. in 1966. She attended Kendallville High School. She was born in Swan Twp in Noble County on Sept. 6, 1913 to William and Berniece (Russell) Huff. She married Justin C. Tinkle on Dec. 30, 1939 in Goshen. He preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Sue Huff of Kendallville. Also preceding her in death were 2 brothers, Bill and Tony Huff, and a sister, Evelyn Glant. No services are scheduled. ^ 11-11-2007.
Tinsley Paul E, 22, shooting victim, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Charges are being filed against his nephew, 21-year old Roy David Johnson. A Fort Wayne native, he was an employee of Casavilla Co., Goshen, and a member of the Indiana National Guard. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Sue; 2 sons, Byron and Scott; his parents, Joseph E. and Frances M., both of Fort Wayne; 5 brothers, Joseph H. and Robert E. of Ligonier, Terry and Michael of Fort Wayne, and James of Arkansas; and 4 sisters, Nancy Combs of New Haven and Margaret Barlow, Diana Welling and Rita Beard of Fort Wayne. Services Saturday at D. O. McComb & Son Lakeside Park Funeral Home. + 3-17-1984
Tipton Edward C, 93, of Albion, died Oct. 2, 2002 at The Oaks Living Center in Columbia City. He was born March 19, 1909 in Rome City, a son of Hugh and Eva Belle (Cobbs) Tipton. He graduated from Rome City High School. In 1928 he married Ogden E. Morr. She died in 1957. In 1958 he married Grace Brumbaugh Kreider. He was employed at General Electric as a foreman for 20 years and Ward Pattern Co. for 17 years, retiring in 1974. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John and Gwendolyn Tipton of Kendallville and Edward and Kathleen Tipton of Churubusco; a daughter, Lois Kelly of Kendallville; 5 stepchildren; 29 grandchildren and many great and several great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Herbert; a sister, Marguerite Ritchey; a grandson, Toby Tipton; and a great-grandson, Teddy Tipton. Funeral Oct. 6 at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 10-3-2002
Tipton Edward D, 77, of Churubusco, died Jan. 23, 2008 at his home. H retired from Slater Steel in Fort Wayne in 1992 after 26 years. He was a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco and American Legion Post 82 in Fort Wayne. He graduated from Albion High School and served with the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was born in Albion on May 29, 1930 to Edward C. and Ogden (Morr) Tipton. He married Kathleen Miller on June 12, 1954 in New York City. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Daniel Poyser of Churubusco; a son, William of Albion; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Gwen Tipton of Kendallville; a sister Lois Kelly of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Brent, Lane, Ryne Poyser and Justin Tipton; a great-granddaughter, McKenna Poyser. Services Saturday at St. John Bosco Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery with military rites by Whitley County Korean Conflict veterans. ^ 1-24-2008
Tipton Eva, 58, wife of Hugh A. Tipton, died Sunday in a doctor’s office at Balsom Lake, Wis., where she and her husband had gone a week ago for a vacation. Surviving are the husband; 2 sons, Herbert, Fort Wayne, and Edward, Albion; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Speakman, Rome City; 8 grandchildren; a brother, C. M. Cobbs; and 2 sisters; Mrs. Laura Polster, Rome City, and Mrs. Jennie Rife, Fort Wayne. Funeral June 21 in Rome City Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1945
Tipton Grace C, 93, of Albion, died March 21, 2004 at The Oaks Living Center in Columbia City. A graduate of Albion High School, she was a nurse's aide at Linville Hospital for 10 years and worked at Montgomery Ward for one year. She was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren. She was born Oct. 9, 1910 in Whitley County to William and Ella Caroline (Zumbrun) Brumbaugh. In 1929 she married Glenn Kreider. He died June 29, 1950. In 1958 she married Edward C. Tipton. He died Oct. 2, 2002. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Pat Kreider of Columbia City, Rolland and Betty Kreider of Milford and Don and Marilee Kreider of Columbia City; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Marilyn Swinehart of Fort Wayne and Carol and Wayne Edwards of Albion; 3 stepchildren; a sister, Ruth Brumbaugh of Fla.; 31 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Kreider; 2 brothers, Melvin and Gerald Brumbaugh; and 2 sisters, Lilah Veazey and Hallie McCoy. Services Friday at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 3-22-2004
Tipton Herbert C, 84, died Monday in Life Care Center, Fort Wayne. He was a former Fort Wayne city councilman and service manager of Wayne Hardware for 48 years. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Betty Lou Shideler of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Charles of Fort Wayne and Lee of Michigan City; a sister, Marguerite Ritchie of Rome City; a brother, Edward C. of Albion; 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. No services. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-16-1992
Tipton J. C., 81, died Saturday in the Wogoman Home for Aged in Kendallville. Surviving are 3 sons, Howard of Des Moines, Ia., Guy of St. Paul, Minn., and Hugh A. of Rome City; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Gray of Wolcottville; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1938
Tipton John H, 83, died August 8, 2012. He was born in Albion on December 15, 1928, to Edward C. and Ogden (Morr) Tipton. He graduated from Albion-Jefferson High School with the class of 1946. He married Gwendlyn I. Berkes, on June 26, 1949, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Along with his father, he owned and operated the Albion cement block factory in the early 1950s. John then proceeded to work as a purchasing manager with various local companies until he retired from Handy and Harmon in 1993. Surviving are his wife; and sons, Stan (Mary) Tipton of Albion, Trevor (Debbie) of Kendallville and Tracy (Julia) of Kendallville; a sister, Lois Kelly of Kendallville; 13 grandchildren, Nate and Seth Tipton, Aaron and Stephanie Tipton, Ben, Jay, Margaret and Colin Tipton, Drew (Chris) Conrad and Jordan Tipton, and Sam, Emma and Molly Tipton; and4 great-grandchildren, Katie and Anna Tipton, Libby Tipton and Hugh Conrad. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dean; a son Toby; and grandson, Theodore. Funeral Aug. 11 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 8-9-2012
Tipton Mabel I, 104, died Monday in Kendallville Nursing Home, where she had resided the past 20 years. Graveside services Thursday in Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Tipton Ogden E (Morr), about 47, (b.6-19-1909) died May 23, 1957 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. She was a native and lifelong resident of this community and a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. Surviving are the husband, Edward C.; one daughter, Mrs. Boyd Campbell of Albion; 2 sons, John of Albion and Dean of Columbia City; 5 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Claude Mason of Syracuse and Mrs. Evelyn Gersee of Hastings, Mich.; and one brother, Justin Morr of Albion. Services Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-?-1957
Tipton Shirley M, 49, died Nov. 25 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 13, 1937 in Cook, Ind., the daughter of Harley and Hazel (Anderson) Carmichael. She married Earl Tipton Dec. 1, 1956 at Lake Cicott. She moved to the Merriam area 23 years ago from Logansport and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Logansport. Surviving are her father and husband; three daughters, Annette of Kimmell, and Tammy and Kristy of Churubusco; a son, Earl Jr. of Churubusco; six grandchildren; six sisters, Ruby Frederick and Sharon Biggins, Logansport, Mrs. Ernest (Kathryn) Neill, Clearwater, Fla., Mrs. Robert (Alice) Marks of Corunna, Mrs. Norman (Mary) Akers, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donald (Joanne) Potter of Crown Point; seven brothers, William and Norman, Avilla, Johnnie of Chicago, Jack of Rensselaer, Donald of Stroh and Kenneth and Phillip, Logansport. One brother preceded her in death. Services in Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Merriam. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 12-4-1986 + 11-25-1986
Tipton Theodore Adam, 2, Rome City, died of a skull fracture received Monday (d.7-10-1972) when two motorboats collided on Sylvan Lake. The accident occurred when a boat driven by Thomas J. Markle 12, hit the boat driven by Tipton’s mother, Alieta. He was born March 17, 1970, the son of Toby and Alieta (Smith) Tipton. Services will be in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion, Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Tipton, Kendallville, and Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Wawaka; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berkes, Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tipton, Albion, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, LaGrange. + 7-?-1972
Tipton Toby, 48, of Indianaola, MS, and a Kendallville native, died Dec. 16, 1998 in his residence. He was born Aug. 3, 1950 in Kendallville to John and Gwendlyn (Berkes) Tipton. A human resource manager for SuperValu grocery, he had lived in Kendallville and Denver, Colo. He was a 1968 graduate of East Noble High School. Surviving are his parents in Kendallville; a daughter Stephanie of Denver; 3 sons, Aaron of Denver, Nathan of Bloomington, and Seth of Avilla; 3 brothers, Stan of Albion and Trevor and Tracy of Kendallville; and his grandfather, Ed Tipton of Albion. He was preceded in death by a son, Teddy. Funeral in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. ~ 1-14-1999
Tish Emeline, a daughter of John and Jane Glosser, was born July 15, 1846 in Frederick County, Md., and died in Kendallville June 7, 1888. She was aged 71 years, 10 months and 23 days. She was married to William Tish Dec. 29, 1839. They had 5 sons and 3 daughters. The husband and all the children but one son and daughter are still living. They moved to Ohio the following year after their marriage where they resided until 1872, when they moved to Kendallville, where they resided until her death. Funeral took place from the M. E. Church Friday of last week. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-7-1888 ^ 6-15-1888
Tish William C died at Longcliff, Logansport Monday. Funeral was held from the residence on S. Summit St. Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Had he lived until Tuesday he would have been 54. He leaves a wife and a son, George. ^ 8-22-1907 He was born in Fredericktown, Knox County, Ohio on Aug. 20, 1853 and died on Aug. 18, 1907. He was a resident of Kendallville until mental weakness made it necessary to take him to the insane hospital at Logansport, Ind. He married Ella Reyher in 1871, of whom he was bereft by death 2 years later. In 1879 he married Eva Hammel. They had 2 children, one preceding him in death. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ^ 8-29-1907
Tittle Lucy, 70, (Mrs. Charles) Tucson, Ariz., daughter of Mrs. Mary McCormick of Avilla, died there March 28, following a long illness. She was a native of Fort Wayne and moved to Tucson 15 years ago. In addition to the mother here, she is survived by the husband, a son, two sisters, three brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral and burial were Monday. ~ 4-4-1963
Tobey Hugh Russell died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne from a heart attack following surgery. Funeral will be Nov. 14 at St. Patrick’s Church of which he was a member. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Born Sept. 21, 1909 in Rochester, Ind. to George and Farry (Porter) Tobey, he was married June 25, 1935 in Detroit, Mich. to Jean Parkansky. He had resided in Cromwell for about 6 years until 2 years ago when he moved to Ligonier where he was a chemist with Ligonier Rubber Co. Surviving are the widow; 3 sons, Tom, Los Angeles, Daniel and Edward, Fort Wayne; 5 daughters, Mrs. Mufid (Alice) Simaan, Los Angeles, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Wallace, Ligonier, Mrs. Jon (Margaret) DeLucenay, Goshen, Mrs. Dean (Linda) Duesler, Fort Wayne, and Bonnie at home; 6 grandchildren; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Millard Ihde, Neenah, Wis., Mrs. James (Mary) Papp, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Helen Thompson, Rochester, Ind., and Mrs. James B. Allan, Novato, Calif. + 11-?-1969
Tobey Jean M, 71, Park Meadow Dr., Ligonier, died last Wednesday at Parkview Hospital of complications. A resident of Ligonier for the past 13 years, she was born July 2, 1909 in Dektek, Hungary. She was married June 25, 1935 in Detroit to Hugh R. Tobey. He died Nov. 10, 1969. Surviving are 5 daughters, Bonnie E. Tobey and Mrs. Dean (Linda) Duesler of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) Wallace, Ligonier, Margaret DeLucenay, Elkhart, and Alice Nystrom, Torrance, Calif.; 3 sons, Thomas G., New South Wales, Australia, Daniel R. and Edward D. of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren; a sister, Dr. Lou Parker, Riverside, Calif., and a brother, Andrew Parkanzky, Dearborn Heights, Mich. Funeral at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, of which she was a member, last Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1981
Tobias Hazel E, 68, R. R. 1, Yoder, sister of Mrs. Maude Graham, Avilla, died Sunday in Lutheran Hospital. Funeral was Wednesday at the Zanesville Church of God. Surviving also are a son, Don, R. R. 1, Yoder; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Burial, St. John’s Cemetery, Wells County. ~ 4-12-1962
Tobin Philip, aged about 50, died at his residence in Jefferson Twp Feb. 5 of consumption. Albion New Era 2-11-1875
Tobolska Elizabeth, formerly of Swan Twp, died at the county infirmary Saturday. She was over 80 years of age. ~ 7-15-1897
Tobolska John, a Polander living on Mr. Huston’s farm, died on Sunday and was taken to Avilla for burial on Monday. ^ 5-10-1883
Tobolski Joseph, 70, died Friday in Kendallville from pneumonia. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mrs. Kate Blaskie of Albion, Mrs. Ida Franks of Brimfield, and Mrs. Rosa Warbal of Payne, O. Funeral Monday from Kendallville Catholic Church. Burial, Ege Cemetery. + 4-?-1936
Todd Carol H, 87, died July 12, 2007 at her Ligonier home. She was born April 19, 1920 in Tollsboro, Ky. to Bruce and Anna (Keith) Hamrick. She married Charles W. Todd on Feb. 28, 1938. He died May 19, 2007. She was formerly employed at Monsanto in Ligonier and had worked for Golden's Furniture in Ligonier. She was a life member of The Yarley Club in Wawaka. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Sonia W. Todd and Joseph and Susan K. Todd of Syracuse; 4 grandchildren, William V., Joseph K. Jr., and Christine W. Todd, and Marsha Austen; 3 great-grandchildren, Darien Todd and Jack and Nicole Austen. Also preceding her in death were 2 sisters, an infant brother and an infant daughter, Margaret. Services Wednesday at the Church of Christ (formerly Perry School). ^ 7-14-2007
Todd Charles W, 88, died May 19, 2007 at his Ligonier home. He was born in Elkhart Twp on April 30, 1919 to Virgil and Coy (Smith) Todd. He married Carol Hamrick on Feb. 28, 1938. He was a travel trailer salesman, farm appraiser and realtor. He served in Europe in WW II, earning a combat infantry badge and the Bronze Star. He was a member of Ligonier Rotary Club. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. and Sonia and Joseph and Susan Todd of Syracuse; 2 grandsons, William and Joseph Jr. Todd; 2 granddaughters, Marsha Austen and Christine Todd; and 3 great-grandchildren, Darien Todd and Jack and Nicole Austen. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janis; and an infant daughter, Margaret. Services Tuesday at Ligonier Church of Christ. ^ 5-20-2007
Todd Coy M, 83, R. 3, Ligonier, died Sunday in the home of her son, Charles W., R. 3, Ligonier. Funeral will be Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Born July 20, 1890 in Noble County to Joseph and Myra (Smalley) Smith, she married Virgil Todd in Ligonier Nov. 25, 1913. A lifetime resident of Ligonier, she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. Surviving are one son, Charles; 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. + 12-?-1973
Todd Edith, 80, R. 1, Cromwell, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. She was a native of Battleground, Ind. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Helene Adair, Cromwell; and 2 grandchildren. + 2-?-1975
Todd Eldora, 60, Garden St., resident of this city for 34 years, died this morning at the home of Mrs. Etta Traxler, 113 S. Riley St., after being seriously ill for several days. Born February 23, 1873 near Decatur, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Counterman. Following the death of her parents, when she was two years of age, she made her home with an aunt and uncle. In 1891 she was united in marriage to J. C. Todd at St. Louis MO. Mr. Todd died five years ago. The couple moved here from Ohio 34 years ago. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Aubrey of Ligonier and Doyle in Illinois; and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, Kendallville, plus 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One granddaughter, Miss Alice Berry, made her home with Mrs. Todd. Services from A J Berhalter Co Funeral Home Monday. Rev. H. S. Berger will officiate. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 12-31-1943
Todd Gerald J, 72, of 214 W. Jefferson, Albion, died today (d. 8-10-1979) in McCray Hospital. Born Feb. 1, 1907 he was the son of William J. and Etta M. (Sams) Todd. On July 12, 1927 he married Madeline Weeks in Albion. He was a retired postal employee and operated a shoe repair shop in Albion since 1947. He was an Army veteran of WW II and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion, the American Legion and Noble County Historical Society. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Janice) Pearsall, and a son, Buddy D. Todd of Albion; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-?-1979
Todd Jay C: Funeral services for Jay C Todd, 75, who died Saturday at his home, 417 Garden St., will be Tuesday afternoon at the Arthur J Berhalter Funeral Home with Rev. Ambrose Aegarter officiating. A well-known resident of this city since 1909, he had been critically ill a week with heart disease. Until a week ago he had been active, there being no indication of the serious illness to follow. He was born April 18, 1872 in Morgan County MO, the son of Jonathan and Sarah Todd. He was one of 13 children. September 25, 1893 he was united in marriage to Alcey E Counterman at St. Louis MO, and shortly thereafter the couple moved to Ohio. In 1909 the family moved to this city where Mr. Todd accepted a position as superintendent of the Raber & Lang Co., employed in that capacity the following 18 years. Twelve years ago he became employed at the Flint & Walling Mfg Co., working in the sheet metal department. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge 46 years and was a member of the Evangelical Church. Surviving are the widow; 2 sons, Aubrey of Ligonier and Doyle of Waukegan IL; a daughter, Mrs. Olivia Wilson of southwest of the city; one brother and one sister, Warren and Mrs. Sarah Tipton, both of Missouri; and 8 grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Martha Berry, died in 1931. ^ 1-30-1939
Todd John, 67, former local restaurant operator and an ex-sheriff of LaGrange County, died last evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Burton Schermerhorn, 2 miles southwest of LaGrange, from typhoid fever. Surviving are a daughter and a son, Mrs. Marion Hager, this city, Reuben Todd, Battle Creek, Mich.; 3 sisters, Mrs. William Well, this city, Mrs. Paul Sigler LaGrange, and Mrs. Burton Schermerhorn near LaGrange. Funeral Monday from the Schermerhorn home. Burial, near LaGrange. ^ 9-8-1934
Todd John E A, 84, of Lake Wawasee, died last Thursday. Funeral Saturday in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow; 2 sons, Kenneth and Donald near Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Irma Taylor, Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. + 4-21-1957
Todd John W, 81, of R. 3, Ligonier, died December 24, 1990 in Goshen General Hospital. He was born January 16, 1909 in Waterford, the son of Mel and Anna (Madouse) Todd. On May 8, 1934 in Plymouth he married Nadine Deardorff He moved to Ligonier in 1949 from Goshen. He was a retired teacher, having taught in Wawaka, Goshen and Waterford schools. He was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association. Surviving are his wife; a son, Channing of Union, Mich.; 4 sisters, Lois Schulz of Lorraine, Ohio, Irene Clevinger of Syracuse, Jennie Landaw of Indianapolis, and Helen Christner of Goshen; 2 grandchildren. Two sisters and 2 brothers preceded in him death. Services Friday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-24-1990
Todd Katie, 93, died Saturday in Sheridan Convalescent Center. She had formerly co-owned Todd’s Café in Ligonier. Her husband, Roland Jr., preceded her in death. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Letha Rupright of Ossian; a brother and a niece. Graveside services today in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. + 3-18-1989
Todd Lewis R, 77, R. 3, died Saturday at his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1893 in LaGrange County to Joseph and Edith (Reynolds) Todd and was married in 1916 in Albion to Marie Whitford. He died in Jan. 1970. He was a retired farmer and lived in this area 30 years. He was a member of VFW. He is survived by 2 sons, Robert, R. 3, Wolcottville, and Keith, R. 2, Howe; 3 sisters, Mrs. Floyd Connelley and Mrs. Cecil Woodworth of LaGrange, and Mrs. Ivan Hill, Ill.; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son and a brother. Services this afternoon in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1971
Todd Mabelle B, 80, 301 Union St., Ligonier, died Wednesday in her home. Born in Noble County May 17, 1895, she was the daughter of Daniel and Lovina (Homsher) Glass. She married S. A. Todd, who died in Aug. 1963. She was a member of the Ligonier OES. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Mayfield, Ligonier; a sister, Beulah Strater, Dunkirk; and a brother, John, Fla. Services in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1975
Todd Madeline N, 94, died July 16, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. She was born to Todd and Zelma (Bowen) Weeks July 12, 1908 in Noble County. She married Gerald J. Todd in Noble County July 12, 1927. He died Aug. 10, 1979. Three sisters, Alverta Young, Welcome VanAman and Evelyn Dressler, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Buddy of Albion; a sister, Mary Barcus of Garrett; 8 grandchildren, Charles, Steven, Kevin and Jeffery Todd, Diane Lawson, Kimberly Ross, Cindy Wilson and David Pearsall; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services July 20 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-24-2002
Todd Mary Elizabeth was born Feb. 7, 1851 in Lawrence County, Pa. and died May 22, 1930, aged 79 years, 3 and ½ months. She was the widow of Martin V. Todd, Civil War veteran who died 27 years ago; and the mother of 11 children, six of whom survive her, Elma Myers, Mary Emma Brackney, Minnie Soliday, Maude Heller, William J. Todd and Pearl Pattison. A sister, Margaret Ulen,; brother, John C. Reed; 5 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren survive. She was a resident of Albion for the past 30 years, a member of the United Brethren Church and of the G.A.R. post. + 5-?-1930
Todd Mary L, 73, of Goshen, died March 14, 2006 at her home. She was born Aug. 20, 1932 in Rome City to Willis and Gola (Greenawalt) Gonser. She married James L. Todd on May 17, 1997. Surviving are her husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Tresa and Will Jones of Three Rivers, Mich.; a son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Shirley Yoder of Bronson, Mich.; a sister, Gloria Gonser of Sturgis, Mich.; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Walter and Mary Lou Gonser of LaGrange, Morse and Thelma Gonser of Big Cliffy, Ky., and William Gonser of Topeka; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Yoder; and 3 brothers, Robert, Dale and Wayne Gonser. No services. ^ 3-17-2006
Todd Nadine, 93, died Jan. 29, 2003 at Oak Leaf Village. She was a registered nurse and a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and Perry Twp Home Extension Club. She was born in Noble County Aug. 1, 1909 to Albert and Emma (Schlotterback) Deardorff. She married John W. Todd May 8, 1934 in Plymouth. He died Dec. 24, 1990. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Channing and Dianne Todd of Union, Mich.; 2 grandchildren, John M. Todd and Lucia McLaughlin; 3 great-grandchildren, John and Claire McLaughlin and Evan Todd. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Fredonna Dibler. Services Saturday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 1-31-2003
Todd Orval, 52, was found dead along the B&O tracks Thursday. He is survived by a wife and 6 children who reside in Sunnyside, Washington. His mother, Mrs. Malissa Howenstine, died about one month ago. Since that time he had been staying about town, sleeping in box cars and other places of shelter. It is believed death resulted from a fractured skull sustained when he fell from the door of a box car in which he had been sleeping. Funeral was held from the Bonham Funeral Home Saturday. The son of Stillman and Melissa Todd, he was born in 1883 and died July 19, 1934. One brother, Clyde, preceded him in death several years ago. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1934 * 7-?-1934
Todd Oswald Gordon, 88, died July 16 in Parkview Hospital. A former Garrett resident, he retired in 1961 after 35 years on the B&O Railroad. He was assistant division engineer in Garrett. Born in Ottawa, Canada, he was a WW I Canadian Army veteran. His wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1984. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Jeanne) Gause, Huntertown; one son, Bill of Melville, N.Y.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services July 18 at Highland Bethel Evangelical Mennonite Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. ~ 7-25-1985
Todd Roland G, 83, 201 College St., Ligonier, died Saturday in Bluffton Clinic. He was born Dec. 9, 1892 in LaGrange County to Harvey D. and Letha E. (Lung) Todd. He married Katie McElroy Rider in Nov. 1933. He was a lifetime area resident, a retired farmer and former owner of Todd’s Café, Ligonier. He was a member of Ligonier Elks and Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Letha) Rupright, Ossian; 2 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral in Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, Tuesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. A half-brother and a sister preceded him in death. + 3-?-1976
Todd Rosalie J, 75, of Henderson, Nev., died February 5, 2007. She was a 1949 graduate of Kendallville High School, born June 18, 1931 in Kendallville to William "Art" and Bertha (Leitch) Davis. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Lana and Dan Brady of Las Vegas, Sheila and Cory Silverstein of New Jersey, and Christine Manju of Hawaii; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Maria Todd of New Jersey; 2 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law, Harold "Gabby" and Barb Davis, William and Chris Davis and Bea Davis of Kendallville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Zula and David Fiandt of Wolcottville, and Judy Edgar of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Memorial services February 10 at Palms Mortuary and Crematorium in Las Vegas. ^ 2-28-2007
Todd Virgil, 69, of R. 1, Wawaka, a representative of the Curtis Candy Co. with offices in Ligonier, died Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. He was a member of the Ligonier Elks and Masonic Lodges. Surviving are the widow, Coy; a son, Charles, R. 3, Ligonier; 2 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Louis Levy, Ligonier. Services Saturday in Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1960
Todd William E, 73, suffered a heart attack and was found dead in his home in Canon City, Colo. On Jan. 30. he was married to Minnie Maggert on May 11, 1893. She died Jan. 1, 1931. He leaves a son, Everette of Warsaw; 3 grandchildren; and a brother, John of Syracuse, Ind. Burial, in Canon City. + 1-30-1945
Todd William J, about 71, of R. 1, LaGrange, formerly of Albion community, died Nov. 27 in LaGrange County Hospital after suffering a stroke 3 days before. He was a DeKalb County native, moving to LaGrange County from Albion in 1936. Funeral was Nov. 29. Survivors include the widow, Etta Mae; a son, Gerald J. of Albion; 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1954
Tomlinson David B was born in Whitley County June 1, 1962, the son of John C. and Martha (Wilkins) Tomlinson. His father died in 1983. On Sept. 28, 1985 in Kendallville he married Tammy L. Pontius. He moved to Kendallville 2 years ago from Rome City. Surviving are his wife; his mother, Martha Bushong in Rome City; a stepdaughter, Aimee Cull at home; 3 brothers, Stephen A. of New Haven, John W., Fort Wayne, and James D., Indianapolis. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-28-1986
Tomlinson James W Jr "Bill", 27, died Saturday at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. He lived at R. 3, Albion and was a truck driver for Puritan Ice Cream Co., Kendallville. He lived in Albion since 1972 after moving from Poe, Ind. He was born Jan. 5, 1959 in Fort Wayne to James W. Tomlinson, Fort Wayne, and Mary L. Roth, Albion. He was a member of Albion Wesleyan Church. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Jodie (Mundon), Albion; a son, Adam R., Albion; 2 sisters, Debra Dellinger, Columbia City, and Shelley Mawhorter, Albion; 2 brothers, Robert L., Kendallville, and Bryan R. Peterson, Albion; grandparents, Amy Tomlinson, Fort Wayne, Lloyd and Avyce Roth, Albion; 4 stepbrothers, Walter L. Herendeen, Fort Wayne, John L. Herendeen, Fort Wayne, David E. and John H. Peterson, Albion; and one stepsister, Carol Gard of Ligonier. Funeral Tuesday at Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 8-16-1986
Tomlinson John, 59, R. 1, Rome City, was pronounced dead on arrival at McCray Hospital. He may have suffered a heart attack that led to a single vehicle crash west of Rome City Wednesday night. His car went off the road on CR 150E just north of CR 1000N, hit an embankment and caught fire. Born Aug. 10, 1923 in Grant County, he was the son of Wesley and Amy (Helms) Tomlinson. On May 1, 1946 he married Martha Wilkins. He moved from Churubusco to Rome City in 1977. A Navy WW II veteran, he had worked at Dana Corp and Bomar in Fort Wayne, and at A-1 Production, Kendallville, since 1976. He was a member of Rome City Baptist Church and American Legion Post 86, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife and parents; 4 sons, Stephen of Churubusco, John and James of Fort Wayne, and David of Rome City; 2 sisters, Celia Miller of Fort Wayne, and Jane Suter of Onalaska, Wis.; 3 brothers, Ed of Churubusco, James of Fort Wayne, and Wesley Jr. of Huntington; and 2 grandchildren. Services at Merriam Christian Chapel Saturday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-2-1983
Tomlinson Julia Ann, 92, one of the very first settlers in the territory of Noble County, died at the county asylum on Monday, September 14, 1891. She was a daughter of Leonard Danner, who, Mr. Prentiss says, entered the second tract of land entered in the county. It is now owned by George Growcock and is in Section 18, Perry Township. Mrs. Tomlinson has been a resident of the county for sixty years. She was for many years an inmate of the county asylum and became totally blind before her death. (Democrat) ~ 9-17-1891 + 9-14-1891
Tompkins John M, father of Mrs. Robert Keck, LaOtto, died in his home at Kendallville Sunday. Services Tuesday at Arthur J. Berhalter Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. ~ 2-14-1957
Tompkins Nora C, 82, native of DeKalb County, of R. 1, LaOtto, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Funeral was Wednesday at A.J. Berhalter Co. Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. She had been making her home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Keck, of near LaOtto, since the death of her husband, John Tompkins, a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins had resided in Kendallville for about 15 years. She was born April 6, 1875, in DeKalb County, the daughter of William and Caroline Loutzenhiser. She and Mr. Tompkins were married April 3. Other survivors include two grandchildren and an uncle, Edward Palmer of Corunna. ~ 2-13-1958
Tomshock Lewis, 92, of Swan Twp, died at his home Dec. 24 from pneumonia. He immigrated to America from Poland and settled in Noble County in 1895. He is survived by the widow and 2 daughters; one sister, Mrs. Regina Hollis of Noble County. Funeral at the Ege Catholic Church. + 12-?-1923
Tonkel Gladys A, 83, lifelong Allen County resident, died in Parkview Hospital March 13. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Croy of LaOtto, Erma Griffith of Fort Wayne, Helen Snider of Columbia City, and Annajane Hoot of Centerhill, Fla.; two sons, Richard of Fort Wayne, and Charles of Columbia City. Services in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home in Fort Wayne March 17. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 3-20-1980
Tonkel Harry W, 85, died March 14 in Three Rivers Convalescent Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 25, 1900 in Allen County and was a retired diesel mechanic with Stockburger Company. His wife, Ethel, preceded him in death in 1970. Surviving are two sons, Robert, LaOtto, and Harry Jr. of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Leo Cemetery. ~ 3-21-1985
Tonkel Ray F, father of Mrs. Bonnie Croy, LaOtto, a lifelong resident of Allen County, died in Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.. Other survivors, in addition to Mrs. Croy, are the wife, Gladys, two sons and four daughters. Funeral Monday in D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne ~ 4-1-1965
Tonkel Robert, 29, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was a victim of leukemia. Surviving are the widow, Jean; three children, Susan, Sally and Terry, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tonkel, Fort Wayne; five sisters, Mrs. Donald York, LaPorte, Mrs. William Griffith, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Lawrence Croy, LaOtto, Mrs. Verlie Snider, LaOtto, and Mrs. Glenn Hoot, Huntertown; two brothers, Merl of Churubusco, and Richard of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-20-1955
Tonkin Laura Odella (Deems), 84, 617 W. Williams, Kendallville, died Oct. 11, at McCray Hospital. She had been a resident of Kendallville for the past two years. She previously resided in Mishawaka. She was a retired restaurant owner. She was born May 6, 1891, the daughter of Simon and Mary Elizabeth (Wideman) Johnson. She married Reuben Tonkin on Jan. 1, 1942. He preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 daughters, one son and 3 sisters. Services Oct. 14, at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1975
Topham Robert William, 78, of S. Main St., Ligonier, died March 9, 2000 in Goshen General Hospital. He was born August 19, 1921 in Somerville, Mass. to Charles Edward and Isabela (Dolan) Topham. He married Barbara Francis Whalen on August 19, 1946 in West Newton, Mass. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, William C, and Nancy of Midland, Mich., Robert F. and Beverly of Huntington Beach, Calif., and John E. and Theresa of Indianapolis; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Stan Strater of Albion; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, Charles D., preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery with military graveside services. + 3-9-2000
Topolewski Richard H, 67, of near Avilla, died at his residence Sunday. He was born October 28, 1928 in Chicago to Bruno and Stephanie (Stahulak) Topolewski. On December 30, 1988 in Chicago he married Marilynne Tobias. He had lived in the Avilla community more than 5 years. He was a retired maintenance man for Joseph T. Ryerson & Sons of Chicago; a WW II U. S. Army veteran and a member of the Quarter Century Club. Surviving are his mother in Three Rivers, Mich.; his wife; a son, Richard H. Jr. of Bolingbrook, Ill.; 4 stepdaughters, Carolynn McComb, Kristine Laughlin and Cheryl Potter of Fort Wayne and April Anderson of Avilla; a stepson, Michael McComb of Huntertown; and 10 grandchildren. Services Thursday in Brazzell Funeral Home in Avilla. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery. + 9-22-1996
Toschlog Bradley, 22, Rome City, died Monday in the emergency room of Goshen Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 26, 1956 in Winchester. He had resided the past few years in Rome City and was employed at Starcraft in Goshen. Survivors are his parents, Mrs. Robert Sloan, Winchester; his father, Edward, Bryant; one sister; one brother; one half-sister; 4 stepsisters and 4 stepbrothers. Funeral Thursday in Walker Funeral Home, Winchester. Burial, Fountain Park Cemetery, Winchester. + 11-?-1978
Toth Michael E, 84, died Oct. 18 in Sacred Heart Home. He was born in South Bend on Jan. 21, 1911 to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Toth. He moved to this area in 1960 and was a groundskeeper at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. A sister preceded him in death. His only survivor is a niece. Funeral in the Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 10-26-1995
Tousley Hiram S was born in Jefferson County, N.Y., Nov. 20, 1821 and had therefore entered the 62nd year of this life. The early part of his life was spent upon the farm and in the blacksmith shop assisting his father, the first 15 years at his native home, then 7 years in Shelby County, Ohio, and then some 2 years in Whitley County, Ind. In 1863 the people of this county conferred on him the office of clerk of the Circuit Court which he held until Feb. 1867 when he was appointed judge of the 14th judicial circuit composed of the counties of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben. During the last few years he went to Tennessee to spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Frances Matson. On their return they stopped to visit with the other only child, Mrs. Ella Woods. While there he died. ^ 4-5-1883
Tousley Homer Edwin, 71, died January 15, 1954, in Pennsylvania. Death was due to pneumonia. He was born January 28, 1882, the son of Viola Jones and Eleazer Tousley. He lived near Swan for years. Mrs. Bessie Kugler, who died October 21, 1953, was a sister of the deceased. Surviving relatives are a wife, Pearl; two nephews, R. W. Kugler of Angola, and Walter Kugler of Garrett; and a niece, Mrs. Flossie Hindee of Garrett. Services were held January 13, 1954 in East Stroudsburg, Pa., with burial in Prospect Cemetery there. ~ 1-28-1954
Tousley Phydema (Keys), one of the earliest settlers of Noble County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. J. Barber, on E. Mott St., Oct. 12 at the age of 79 years 7 months and 9 days. She came to the United States from Canada when a child and at the age of 17 was married to David Tousley. They commenced keeping house on a farm in Swan Twp that Mr. Tousley had taken up from the government several years before. Her husband preceded her in death 26 years ago. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church. She was the mother of 6 children, 2 of whom preceded her in death - the oldest and youngest, both daughters. She leaves 4 children, Mrs. M. J. Barber of Kendallville, C. S. Tousley of Elkhart, Ed Tousley on the homestead farm, and Mrs. Lucy E. Wilson of Neodesha, Kansas; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral at the home where she died on Oct. 14. Burial, Swan Cemetery beside her husband. ^ 10-25-1901
Townsend Russell H, 73, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. He had lived in Upland until 1975 when he moved to R. 1, Rome City. He retired in 1983 as a farmer and businessman. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of Rigdon United Methodist Church, Matthews Masonic Lodge and OES. Surviving are his wife, Pauline, whom he married in 1946; 2 daughters, Janine Michael of Marion, and Pam Miller of Rome City; a son, J. William of Memphis, Tenn.; 2 sisters, Lydia Payne of Alexandria, and Gertrude Ferfong of Summitville; a brother, Jim of Anderson; and 4 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Jones Funeral Home, Upland. Burial, Knox Chapel Cemetery west of Fairmount. + 7-2-1989