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Tschabold Bert, 62, Elkhart Twp native, died last Thursday at his home in LaPorte. Funeral was Saturday at Cosperville Baptist Church. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Tschabold David died at the residence of his son June 6, 1894, aged 79 years, 6 months and 11 days. He was born in Eallenbauch, Canton Berne, Switzerland, Nov. 25, 1814. He made 3 trips across the ocean and with the exception of a few years had been a resident of this state. He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Switzerland. He was married to Catharine Eultcha in his native home. They had 7 children, 3 of whom remain with their blind mother. Funeral at the residence. + 6-6-1894
Tschabold J Harry, about 69, died April 1, 1950 at his home at Wawaka of a heart ailment. He is a former factory worker in Elkhart and moved to Wawaka in retirement. He was a native of Cosperville. He is survived by his widow, Louisa; one son, Ralph at Elkhart; 2 grandchildren; one brother, Fred of Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Grace Lindsey of LaPorte. Funeral was Monday at Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 4-?-1950
Tschabold Mildred, 70, former resident, died Tuesday in a Toledo, Ohio hospital of cancer. She was born May 19, 1901 in Ligonier to George and Mary (Boss) Growcock and was married to Fred Tschabold, who preceded her in death in 1963. She resided in Toledo for 25 years. Surviving are a son, Willis, Maumee, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Besse, Minn.; two brothers, Carl, Elkhart, and Thurlow, Plymouth; and three grandchildren. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Tucker Ann, 73, was born August 6, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, to Erick and Catherine (Cook) Thulin and died July 13, 2012, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. She came to Sherman in 1999. She worked many years as a pharmacy clerk in Indiana, and was employed at Barrett Drug in Denison for 3 1/2 years. She also ventured as a bank teller for 3 years. She married Bon D. Tucker in 1958 at Albion. He died in October 2005. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.  She was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Troy Lee Thulin. She leaves behind her son, Wayne A. Tucker of Albion; daughter, Nicole “Nikki” Tucker of Wichita, Kan.; granddaughter, Lindsaie M. Tucker of Albion; grandson, Devon M. Tucker of Albion; half-sister, Sondra Thulin Fairres of Miami, Okla.; half-brother, Rick E. Thulin of Yukon, Okla.; great-granddaughter, Aven E. Marti of Albion. Funeral Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Local services Wednesday at St. Mark's Church in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-27-2012
Tucker Arra (Stage), 68, widow of Carl R. Tucker, died at her home in South Bend on Jan. 13. Funeral at a South Bend funeral home Wednesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. She leaves 2 daughters, Cordelia, wife of Jay Goodman of Elkhart, Ellen, wife of Dr. E. B. Porter of South Bend; one son, Edwin of South Bend; and 6 grandchildren. + 1-13-1947
Tucker Athalea M, 88, died Saturday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She was born November 2, 1910 in Noble County to Permeanus and Zora (Williams) Fry. On January 14, 1933 in LaGrange she married Ora L. Tucker. He died January 28, 1979. A lifetime area resident, she was retired from Lyall Electric in Albion where she was a receptionist. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Solo Club, Noble County Council on Aging and Jefferson Twp Homemakers Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Rhonda) Johnson of Albion; a son, Bon D. of Bells, Texas; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and a sister, Alberta Warnick of Columbia City. She was preceded in death by a brother, Valmont Fry; and 2 sisters, Vesta Knapp and Hawaii Bartels. Funeral Tuesday in St. Mark's Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-15-1999
Tucker Beverly, 61, Huntertown, died July 6 at her home. Born in Garrett, she had lived in Huntertown since about 1941. She was the daughter of Lawrence Andrews of Garrett. Surviving are her husband, Conrad "Cooney" Tucker; and two daughters, Barbara Dice and Janet Foremen, Fort Wayne; five brothers, Carl and Richard Andrews, Garrett, Robert Andrews, Bryan, Texas, Ralph Andrews, Osceola, and Erle Andrews of Auburn; and seven grandchildren. Services July 9 in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 7-17-1986
Tucker Blanche, 78, (b. 4-15-1883) of R. 2, Albion, died at LaGrange County Hospital, Oct. 11, 1961 after suffering a stroke. Survivors include a daughter, Lura at home; 4 sons, Forrest of Berne, Herman, Harry and Ora of R. 2, Albion; and 10 grandchildren. Her husband, Charles, died in March 1961. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Oct. 14. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-11-1961
Tucker Bon D, 69, formerly of Albion, died Oct. 31, 2005 in Bells, Texas. He was a longtime supervisor for Dexter Axle and worked as a construction contractor in Texas. A member of the Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force, he was also a member of American Legion Post 240 in Albion and Trinity Lutheran Church in Sherman, Texas. He was born in Wolf Lake to Ora and Athalea (Fry) Tucker. On Nov. 29, 1958 in Albion he married Ann Thulin. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Nichole, of Wichita, Kan.; a son, Wayne of Albion; a sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Paul Johnson of Albion; and 2 grandchildren, Lindsaie and Devon Tucker. Services Saturday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2005
Tucker Burnis M, 63, LaOtto and formerly of Albion, died in the St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Sunday. She was born in Noble County Sept. 8, 1904 to Elias and Lotta Haag. In 1922 she was married to James M. Tucker, who died in 1949. She had lived her entire lifetime in the Albion area until moving to LaOtto last year. Survivors include three sons, Ernest, R. 4, Albion, Jesse, Wolcottville, and Harold, Churubusco; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Lila) Phovemire, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Kent (Helen) Sorg, Burgoon, Ohio; 29 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One brother, Guy Haag, and one sister, Mrs. Disa Muller, both of Churubusco, also survive. Services Wednesday in the Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-21-1967 + 9-?-1967
Tucker Carl R, 68, son of the late Dr. H. G. and Lydia C. Tucker, was born March 14, 1877 in Cromwell, and died March 5 at his home in South Bend. He is survived by his widow, Ava; 2 daughters, Mrs. Cordelia Gordon of Elkhart, and Mrs. E. B. Porter of South Bend; one son, Edwin of South Bend; 6 grandchildren; a brother, S. B. of Cromwell. Funeral was in South Bend this morning. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-5-1945
Tucker Charles W, about 79, (b. 3-16-1881) died March 7, 1961 following a heart attack at the grain elevator in Albion. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County. Survivors include the widow Blanche; 4 sons, Ora, Herman and Harry of R. 2, Albion, and Forest of Berne; a daughter, Lura at home; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother and 3 sisters. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1961
Tucker David "Ted", 69, of R. 1, LaGrange, died March 25 at LaGrange Hospital. He was born Sept. 23, 1918 in Noble County to David A. and Flavia Albert Tucker. On June 21, 1986 he married Margaret Tritch. He was retired as a guard from the Security Co. in Calif. and a was member of the LaGrange Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; a son, David of Montclair, Calif.; 2 stepdaughters, Mary Jane Parker of LaGrange, and Anita Smith of Colorado Springs; a stepson, Ed Deam of Avilla; 2 brothers, Woodward of Tarboro, N.C., and George of Jackson, Mich.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Carl (Alice) Trumbull of R. 3, Albion, Delores Parsley, R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. James (Mary) Kidd of Columbia City. Services Monday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-25-1988
Tucker David A, 91, died Sunday in the Kendallville Nursing Home. He had formerly lived in Albion. He was born June 16, 1885 in Allen County to Namon and Martha Ann (Kister) Tucker and married Flavia Ionia Albert June 12, 1912. She died in March 1945. He spent most of his life near Merriam. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Joe (Phyllis) Brumbaugh, Churubusco, Mrs. Carl (Alice) Trumbull, Albion, Mrs. Mary Claxton, Columbia City, and Mrs. Paul (Deloris) Brumbaugh, Avilla; three sons, David, California, Woodward, Tarboro, N.C., and George, LaGrange; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Strickland, Columbus, Ohio; 26 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-20-1977 + 1-?-1977
Tucker Dawson, 73, pioneer resident of Merriam and sexton of Christian Chapel Cemetery, died Dec. 3 from complications. He had resided in Allen and Noble Counties since early boyhood. Surviving are his widow, formerly Martha Ann Kister; 3 sons, Charles, David and James of Noble County; 3 sisters, Mrs. Amanda Ohlwine of Noble County, Mrs. Mary Wilkins of Churubusco, Mrs. Fannie Strickland of Galena Ohio. Herman Tucker, teacher in Albion schools, is a grandson. Funeral Thursday at Christian Chapel at Merriam. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-3-????
Tucker Dorothy Jane Deam, 70, of R. 1, LaGrange, died Sunday at McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1915 in Noble County, the daughter of John and Cloe (Chapman) Murphy. Her first husband, Carl Deam, preceded her in death. She then married David Tucker. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Mary Jane) Parker of Hudson; 3 sons, Robert Deam of Auburn, Wayne Deam of Waterloo, and Eddie Deam of LaGrange; a stepson, David Tucker of Montclair, Calif.; 4 sisters, Leila Reidel of Topeka, Betty Trowl and May Hickman of Albion, and Mary Hughes of New Haven; 2 brothers, Floyd of Albion and George of Cleveland, Ohio; and 5 grandchildren. A son, a sister and 4 brothers preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at Waterloo Church of the Nazarene. Burial, Sixteen Cemetery. + 8-25-1985
Tucker Dustin M, 40, of Kendallville, died  Dec. 10, 2013, at Wesley Healthcare in Auburn. He attended the New Life Tabernacle in Kendallville. He was born in Kendallville on Aug. 1, 1973, to Jesse Tucker and Hazel (Frain)Tucker Samples. Surviving are two sisters, Colleen Vanschoyck of Talcum, Ky., and Tresha Kelley of Kendallville; and five brothers,Donald Tucker of Peru, Dowine and Janie Tucker of Rome City, James Dawson and Julie Tucker of Kendallville, Randy Tucker of Fort Wayne and Richard and Sheila Tucker of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Tucker and Marion Tucker; and two sisters, Lavancha Tucker and Rilla Tucker. Funeral, Friday at the funeral home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery, LaGrange County.  ^ 12-12-2013
Tucker Ernest G, 83, died Aug. 24, 2006 in Veterans Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born July 10, 1923 in Noble County to James and Burnis (Haag) Tucker. He married Mary Nicodemus on Jan. 1, 1956 in Albion. She died Feb. 19, 2005. He was a mechanic and a member of Green Chapel Church. A veteran of WW II, he was a member of Columbia City Eagles Lodge #1906. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James and Nila of Rome City; 4 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Pamela Rissner and Tami and Bill McKinley of Kendallville, Penny and David James of Albion, and Becky Pavlidis of Fort Wayne; 2 stepsons; a sister, Lila Phovemire, Lincoln, Neb.; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sorg; and 2 brothers, Harold and Jesse Tucker. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 8-27-2006
Tucker Forest J, 66, of 535 Diamond St., Huntington, died today (d. 3-9-1984) in the Bluffton Clinic. He was born Feb. 24, 1918 in Noble County and lived in Albion until moving to Huntington 4 years ago. He was a retired accountant for Noble County REMC and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Jane; a daughter, Diana Smith of Texas; a son, Charles of Huntington; a stepdaughter; 3 stepsons; and a sister, Lura of Albion. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-9-1984
Tucker Gary W, of Corunna, died Jan. 15, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Kendallville on Aug. 27, 1946, to Jesse and Hazel B. (Frain) Tucker. He married Dorla Kay Smith on April 15, 1967 in LaGrange. He was employed with Federal-Mogul in Avilla for 14 years. He also owned and operated Tucker Tree Service for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Beacon Baptist Church in Kendallville and the Sons of the American Legion Post 381 in Rome City. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and John Burns of Connersville and Tanya and Terry Kryder of Waterloo; one granddaughter; his mother, Hazel Tucker Samples of Kendallville; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Colleen and Philes VanSchoyck of Bulan, Ky., and Tresha Kelley of Kendallville; 6 brothers and a sister-in-law, Donald Tucker of Peru, James Dawson Tucker of Kendallville, Dowine and Jane Tucker of Rome City, Randy Tucker of Columbia City, Dustin Tucker and Richard Tucker, both of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by his father in 1977; 2 sisters, LaVancha and Rilla Tucker; and a brother, Marion Tucker.Services Wednesday at at Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2011
Tucker H G, 93, our oldest citizen, having passed the 93 milestone, was the last Civil War veteran of this community. Funeral was Friday from the home. Surviving are sons S. B., H. P. north of town, and Carl of South Bend; 2 granddaughters and one grandson from a deceased daughter; several grandchildren from the living members and 9 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Cromwell Methodist Church and Ligonier Masonic Lodge. He had practiced medicine in this town for nearly 65 years. + 3-?-1932
Tucker Harold R, 50, died Dec. 10 while at work. He had been an employee of the Indiana State Highway Dept. since 1961. Formerly of Churubusco, he had moved to Fort Wayne recently. He was born March 27, 1936 in Noble County to James Marion and Burnis Haag Tucker. Surviving are 2 daughters, Cindy Beard and Brenda Tucker of Fort Wayne; a son, Michael of Churubusco; a brother, Ernest of Albion; 2 sisters, Lila Phovemire of Fort Wayne and Helen Sorg of Burgoon, Ohio; 3 grandchildren. Services Friday at Sheets Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-10-1986
Tucker Harry of R. 2, Albion, died September 9 in McCray Hospital. He was born March 5, 1907 to Charles and Blanche (Johnson) Tucker. He married Pauline Gaff October 17, 1936. He was a lifetime Noble County resident and retired in 1976 from Lyall Electric. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Joy Peterson, R. 2, Albion, Mrs. Frank (Joanne) Kimmell, R. 8, Columbia City, Betty Tucker and Mrs. Ray (Linda) Ritchie, Ligonier, and Harriett at home; a sister, Lura, Albion; a brother, Forest, Huntington; and six grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday at Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-16-1982 + 9-9-1982
Tucker Herman D, 73, of R. 2, Albion, died May 12, 1974 at Whitley County Hospital. He had taught at the Cherry and Huckleberry Schools before his long engagement in Albion. He was born Feb. 24, 1901, the son of Charles & Blanche (Johnson) Tucker. He married Irene Carter on Nov. 27, 1928. He was a teacher in Albion-Jefferson School for 44 years, teaching the 6th grade until his retirement in 1966. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and former member of Indiana Retired Teachers’ Association. Surviving are his wife, Irene; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Linda of Port Clinton, Ohio; one sister, Lura of Albion; 3 brothers, Harry and Ora of R. 2, Albion, and Forest of R. 4, Albion; 3 grandchildren. Funeral at St. Mark’s Church Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1974
Tucker Horace P, 66, resident of Cromwell many years, died July 9 of heart disease. Funeral was at the home Monday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Survivors include the widow; one son and one daughter; 3 brothers and one grandchild. + 7-?-1937
Tucker James, 32, died at his home in Knox on Nov. 26 from uremic poisoning. He received his master’s degree from Purdue University and had been a coach and teacher in the Knox City School System the past 10 years. He was a member of Knox Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and South Bend Scottish Rite and Shrine in Hammond. Surviving are his widow; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tucker of Knox. Funeral Saturday from the Methodist Church in Knox, Ind. Burial, Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox. + 11-26-1958
Tucker James Marion, about 50, died March 27, 1949 at his home in Albion. Funeral was at Churubusco Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Surviving are the wife, Bernice; three sons, Ernest and Jesse, both of Albion, and Harold at home; two daughters, Mrs. Lila Phovemire, Stroh, and Miss Helen at home; two brothers, David and Charles, both Albion; and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Ohlwine, Mrs. Mary Wilkins, both Churubusco, and Mrs. Fannie Strickland, Lockbourn, Ohio. + 3-?-1949
Tucker Jeanette M, R. 4, Albion, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 21, 1917 in Fort Wayne to Earl G. and Emma Dixon. She married Forest Tucker Aug. 16, 1941 in Paulding, Ohio. She was an Albion resident for 13 years, employed at Miller’s Truck Stop and was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are her husband; her mother; a daughter, Mrs. Diane J. Smith, Orange, Tex.; a son, Charles E. at home; a sister, Marjorie Ealing, Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Odd Fellows Cemetery, New Haven. + 6-?-1976
Tucker Jesse, 52, R. 1, Wolcottville, died Tuesday in the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Merriam Aug. 27, 1924, the son of James and Burnis (Haag) Tucker. He married Hazel Frain in Albion Dec. 5, 1945. He lived in Albion most of his life, moving to Wolcottville 15 years ago. He was a member of the Rome City Post 381 American Legion. Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Colleen VanSchoyck, Talcum, Key., Mrs. Lavancha Willits and Mrs. Tresha Kelly, both Wolcottville; six sons, Gary, Albion, Marion, Howe, Dowine, Donald, Dawson and Randy, all Wolcottville; two sisters, Mrs. Lila Phovemire, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Helen Sorg, Burgoon, Ohio; two brothers, Ernest, Albion, and Harold, Churubusco; 22 grandchildren. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 7-?-1977
Tucker L Irene, 85, of near Merriam, died Tuesday in Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born August 2, 1907 in Tunker to Otis and Mae (Connell) Carter. On November 27, 1928 she married Herman D. Tucker, an Albion school teacher, and they spent their entire married life on their farm near Merriam. He died May 12, 1974. A graduate of Columbia City High School, she was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, Roger of Merriam; a brother, David Carter of Albion; 3 grandchildren, Christina Trumbull, Amy Reeve and Chad Tucker; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Elizabeth Gordon, Mary Shaffer and Helen Pounds. Funeral Friday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-11-1993
Tucker Laura H, 62, 3522 Plaza Dr., Fort Wayne, died this morning in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born March 9, 1913 in E. St. Louis to Christopher and Dorothea (Wilhelm) Beyerlene. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and retired employee of Kraft Foods. Surviving are her husband, Laurel; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Laverne) Racht, Palos Verdis, Calif., and Mrs. John (Marlene) Sturgis, Kendallville; one son, Lawrence Dietrich, Kendallville; one sister, Mrs. Christa Small, Hollywood, Fla.; 2 stepsons, Larry and Richard Tucker of Fort Wayne; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1975
Tucker Leona Eileen Theurer Marsack Link, 87, of Ontario, Calif., and formerly of Corunna, died March 1, 2008 in Ontario. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1938 and St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Fort Wayne in 1942. She worked at various hospitals and retired from Lanterman State Hospital in Montclair, Calif. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pomona, Calif. She and Jack Theurer had a daughter. She married Thomas Marsack. They had a son. She married Ted Link and then Theodore Tucker. She was born Nov. 17, 1920 in Kendallville to Fredrick Henry and Iva Belle (Bloomfield) Murphy. Surviving are a daughter, Marjadene M Seidel of Salt Lake City, Utah; 2 sons, Thomas Marsack of San Bernardino County, Calif., and David Tucker of Los Angeles, Calif.; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Jack Theurer, Ted Link and Theodore Tucker; 3 sisters, Doris Kirchner, Martha Floyd and Kathleen Clark. Graveside services later at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-5-2008
Tucker Lois E, 64, of R. 1, Cree Lake, died Tuesday at her residence. Born in Kendallville Aug. 27, 1922, she was the daughter of G. Walter and Helen (Dalman) Seaney. On May 17, 1914 she married Phil Tucker. She was a lifetime Kendallville resident except for 2 years when she lived in Auburn. She was a member of First Christian Church, VFW Auxiliary and Delta Theta Tau Alumni Sorority of Kendallville. Surviving are her husband; her mother; 2 daughters, Linda Lanning of Angola, and Jane of Kendallville; a son, Jim of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Stan (Marilyn) Sexton of Orlando, Fla.; and 5 grandchildren. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 9-30-1986
Tucker Lura B, 94, died Saturday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born October 4, 1903 in Noble County, to Charles and Blanche (Johnson) Tucker. A 1922 graduate of Wolf Lake High School, she worked at various places as a bookkeeper. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Athalea Tucker of Kendallville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Herman, Ora, Forrest and Harry Tucker; and a sister, Lila Tucker. Funeral today in First Presbyterian Church, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-9-1998
Tucker Lydia C Primrose was born in Perry County, Ohio, May 25, 1844; died May 30, 1922, aged 78 years and 5 days. She married Dr. H. G. Tucker in 1866. They had 4 children, Mollie V. Graves, who died in 1913, and S. B. of Cromwell, H.P. of Ligonier, and Carl R. of South Bend; also 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral was on June 1. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery.
Tucker Mae, about 85, died March 19, 1956. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Calbeck of Ligonier, and Mrs. Lois Smith of Cromwell; one son, Frank B. of E. St. Louis, Ill.; 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral this afternoon at a Cromwell funeral home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1956
Tucker Martha Ann, 76, died Sunday at her home in Merriam. Surviving are 3 sons, Charles, David and James of Noble County; 3 daughters, Mrs. M. Ohlwine of Albion, Mrs. Mary Wilkins of Churubusco, and Mrs. Fannie Strickland of Galena, O.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Will Glen of Columbia City and Mrs. Jacob Addis of Noble County. Funeral Wednesday at Sonday Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1935
Tucker Mary, 74, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joyce Hontz, of a heart attack. She was a lifelong resident of this community. A son, Herbert, and her husband, Horace, preceded her in death. Funeral at the Henney Funeral Home this afternoon. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are the daughter and a son, Paul of Knox; one grandson. + 1-?-1946
Tucker Mary L, 71, of Albion, died Feb. 19, 2005 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was a member of Green Chapel Church at Topeka. She was born May 25, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Ira and Letha (Ziegler) Nicodemus. On Jan. 27, 1956 in Albion she married Ernest Tucker. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Pamela Rissner and Tami and Bill McKinley of Kendallville; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Connie Nicodemus of Merriam, Charles and Sylvia Fulford of Howe and James and Nila Tucker of Rome City; 2 stepdaughters; a brother, Jim Nicodemus of Wawaka; a sister, Barbara Burket of New Hampshire; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Tucker. ^ 2-23-2005
Tucker Nellie A, 97, died Saturday in Miller’s Manor, Warsaw. Funeral was Tuesday in United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. Burial, Mentone Cemetery. She was born Jan. 8, 1876 in Ross County, Ohio, and had lived in Silver Lake for 75 years. She was married Oct. 22, 1897 to Norman Tucker who died in 1922. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Delbert (Freda) Kerlin and Miss Ruth of Silver Lake, and Mrs. John (Mary) Ulrey of Ligonier; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. + 5-?-1973
Tucker Ora L, 69, of R. 2, Albion, died Sunday (d.1-28-1979) in Goshen Hospital. Born Jan. 14, 1910, he was the son of Charles W. and Blanche (Johnson) Tucker. He married Athalea M. Fry Jan. 14, 1933 in LaGrange. He had been a lifelong resident of the Albion area and was a retired machine shop owner. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Rhonda) Johnson of R. 2, Albion; one son, Bon D. of R. 2, Albion; one sister, Lura B. of Albion; 2 brothers, Harry T. of R. 2, Albion, and Forest of R. 4, Albion; and 4 grandchildren. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1979
Tucker Paul, 70, 703 S. Pearl St., Knox, Ind., died Feb. 14 in Madera Beach, Fla. He was born March 10, 1901 on a farm near Cromwell, Ind. On June 27, 1923 he married Louise Tucker of Mt. Vernon, Ill. One son, James E., died Nov. 1958. Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Joyce Hontz of Cromwell. He was a member of Knox United Methodist Church and Lodge No. 639 F&AM, Scottish Rite of South Bend, and Knox Kiwanis Club. He served as Knox town clerk 1944-47, assistant clerk of Starke County Highway 1947-48, and auditor of Starke County 1953-57. He was a member of the Knox Volunteer Fire Dept. for 20 years. Funeral Sunday from the United Methodist Church. + 2-?-1973
Tucker Pauline, 73, R. 2, Albion, died Thursday at Kenney Retirement Community, Ligonier. She was born Dec. 23, 1914 in Green Twp, the daughter of Milo and Abby (Ott) Gaff. She married Harry Tucker Oct. 17, 1936 in Merriam, and he died in 1982. A lifetime county resident, she was a homemaker and member of Burr Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Joanne) Kimmell, Columbia City, Joy Peterson and Harriet Tucker, Albion, and Betty Tucker and Mrs. Ray (Linda) Ritchie, Ligonier; three brothers, Woodward "Top", LaOtto, Robert, Merriam, and Laurel, Columbia City; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren preceded her in death. Graveside services Monday in Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-17-1988 + 5-12-1988
Tucker Phil R, 65, of R. 1, Cree Lake, died Sunday at his residence. He was born near South Milford Oct. 14, 1921, the son of G. A. and Grace May (Wolheter) Tucker. On May 17, 1941 in Kendallville he married Lois Seaney who died Sept. 30, 1986. A lifetime area resident, he was a retired superintendent of Kendallville Foundry and a WW II veteran. He was a member of First Christian Church and Kendallville VFW. Surviving are 2 daughters, Linda Lanning of Angola, and Jane Tucker of Kendallville; a son, Jim of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Myrl Aldrich of Fort Wayne, and Doris Bullard of Grand Junction, Colo.; a brother, Robert of Bremerton, Wash.; 5 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Two brothers, Milo and William, and a sister, Ruth Spears, preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 7-5-1987
Tucker Ruth A, 82, formerly of Silver Lake, died at Miller’s Merry Manor today. She was born Sept. 10, 1906 in Kosciusko County, the daughter of Norman A. and Nellie A. (Creachbaum) Tucker. She had been a lifetime Silver Lake resident and a store clerk in Kerlin Dept. Store. She was a member of Center United Methodist Church. Her only survivor is a sister, Mary Ulrey of Ligonier. Another sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Strong Funeral Home, Silver Lake. Burial, Mentone Cemetery. + 12-27-1988
Tucker S Brent, 83, retired Cromwell banker and hardware merchant, died Nov. 13, 1952, at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 18 days, in Fort Wayne Methodist Hospital of a coronary occlusion. A lifelong resident of the Cromwell community, he is survived by his wife, Mae; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Calbeck of Ligonier, and Mrs. Lois Smith of South Bend; a son, Frank of E. St. Louis, Ill.; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Mary Olive, preceded him in death. Funeral Sunday in L. H. Moore Funeral Home in Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-13-1952
Tucker Susanah (Wendle) was born in Fayette County, Ohio June 11, 1836; was married to Richard Tucker in 1855. They had 3 daughters and one son. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Martha Zimmerman of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Levina Ritchie of this city, where she has made her home for 13 years. She died Feb. 10, aged 72 years 7 months and 29 days. She was a member of the Church of God, uniting with the Ruckman Church in Whitley County in 1879. Remaining are 2 daughter, 3 brothers, one sister, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral was from the residence of her son-in-law, Charles A. Ritchie, corner of Lisle and Oak Streets on the 12th. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-19-1909
Tuffley Elizabeth Ann, 65, 813 S. Main St., Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1906 in Toledo to John and Anna (Urban) Szeman. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; a son, Harold Teeters, Goshen; 2 brothers, John and Joseph, and a sister, Helen, all R. 1, Waterloo; and one grandchild. Funeral Friday in St. Michael’s Church, Auburn. Burial, St. Michael’s Cemetery. + 8-?-1972
Tuffley Jesse, 89, died Sept. 25, 2007 at his Kendallville residence. He had been employed with Gateway Trucking as safety superintendent, the city of Kendallville as street superintendent and had worked at Quick Tanks and retired in 1976 as custodian at Wayne Center School. He graduated from Makokata High School in Iowa in 1936 and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of American Legion Post 86, VFW Post 2749, Disabled American Veterans and Trinity Church United Methodist. He was born in Calmar, Iowa on April 16, 1918 to Jess George and Inez Mabel (Willis) Tuffley. He married Monna Marie Moore on Dec. 10, 1947 in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Robert and Pam Tuffley of Big Long Lake, Ronald and Sharon Tuffley of Stroh and Charles Tuffley of Kendallville; 2 daughters, Patricia and Dr. Michael Cox of Kendallville and Janis and John Engerman of Columbia City; 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Gabe and Daphne Jones, Seth and Sarah Cox, Bryce Cox, Luke Cox, Jesse and Abby Cox, Benjamin and Ashley Tuffley, Kyle and Carolyn Tuffley, Derek Tuffley, Charles Tuffley, Danielle Tuffley, Sara and Mark Church, Beth and Joel Hampshire, Jill Engerman and Kevin Engerman; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Tuffley in 1992; a sister, Zelma McElroy; and brothers, Kenneth, Milton and Lionel. Services Friday at Trinity Church with military services by VFW Post 2749. Burial later at Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-26-2007
Tuffley Kenneth, 68, 633 E. Diamond St., Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born June 27, 1908 in Chicago to Jesse G. and Inez (Willis) Tuffley. His wife, Betty, died in 1972. He was a Kendallville resident the past 5 years who moved here from Biloxi, Miss. He was a retired Army officer whose rank was chief warrant officer. He was a veteran of WW II, member of State Center Iowa Masonic Lodge 276 and received the Legion of Merit Award for his service in Alaska. Surviving are a sister, Zelma McElroy, Tampa, Fla.; 2 brothers, Jesse Clair, Kendallville, and Milton, Oregon. A brother, Lionel, preceded him in death. Funeral in Berhalter-Preston Mortuary, Kendallville, Saturday. Burial, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Waterloo. + 5-?-1967
Tuffley Monna M, 80, of Kendallville, died July 22, 2009 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Bagley, Wisc. on March 7, 1929 to Everett and Luella (Jones) Moore. She married Jesse Tuffley in Wisc. on Dec. 10, 1947. He died Sept. 25, 2007. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. Surviving are 3 sons, Robert and Pam Tuffley of near Wolcottville, Ronald and Sharon Tuffley of Stroh, and Charles Tuffley of Corunna; 2 daughters, Patricia and Michael Cox of Kendallville and Janis and John Engerman of Columbia City; 14 grandchildren and their spouses, Gabe and Daphne Jones, Seth and Sarah Cox, Bryce Cox, Luke Cox, Jesse and Abby Cox, Benjamin and Ashley Tuffley, Kyle and Carolyn Tuffley, Derek Tuffley, Charles Tuffley, Danielle Tuffley, Sara and Mark Church, Beth and Joel Hampshire, Jill Engerman and Kevin Engerman; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Eileen Sutton of Mt. Horeb Wisconsin. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Tuffley in 1992; and 3 brothers, Leland, Fred and Loren Moore. Funeral July 25 at Trinity Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-23-2009
Tuggle Florence Ann "Nanny", 84, died April 22, 2005 at Wesley Health Care in Auburn. She was born May 10, 1920 in Bristol, Va., to Lem Tuggle. She moved to the area from Chicago in 1975 and was a homemaker. She is survived by 3 sons, Lem (Karen) Buettgen of rural LaOtto, Steven Price of Albion, Jack (Wilda) Price of W.Va.; a daughter, Geneva Richards of Albion; 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services April 25 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ~ 5-5-2005
Tukey Walter B, 92, had lived in Marion all his life. Funeral was Jan. 18 in Marion, Ind. Burial, IOOF Cemetery. He was a cost accountant and also in the wholesale-retail tobacco business. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, charter member of Marion Rotary Club and member of First United Methodist Church. He was a member of the famous state champion football team of 1902. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Susan Prickett; a son, Walter B. Jr., Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Reuel Jones, Gainesville, Fla.; and two brothers, E. C., Barrington, Ill. (only one mentioned); grandchildren, Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Goshen, Mrs. Don Heche, Ventnor, N.J., Bradlee Richard Tukey, Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Jerry Kemp, Seattle, Wash. There are 10 great-grandchildren. + 1-?-1978
Tulley Bertha I, 88, of Churubusco, died Thursday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born in Smith Twp, Whitley County, April 16, 1902, the daughter of David O. and Rose (McCoy) Richards. On September 10, 1919 she married Chester L. Tulley. He died February 26, 1974. She had lived most of her life in the Churubusco area and was a member of Beacon Light Chapel and a 50-year member of Churubusco American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters, Harriet Fisher of Churubusco and Marilyn Owen of Avilla; a son, Kemal of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mrs. Earlin (Inabelle) Pippenger of Albion; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Three sons, Gloyd, Carl and Milo; a daughter, Phyllis Renkenberger; a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 4-3-1991
Tulley Chester L, 79, was born April 25, 1894 in Whitley County to Francis and Alice Egolf Tulley, and he was a member of the American Legion in Columbia City and a retired inspector for the U.S. Navy. He died Feb. 26 in Whitley County Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; three sons, Gloyd of R. 7, Columbia City, Milo of New Haven and Kemal of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Owen of Avilla, Mrs. Harriet Fisher of Churubusco and Mrs. Phyllis Renkenberger of Avilla; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Roy of Columbia City; and one sister, Lucille Summers of Columbia City. Services March 1 at Krider-Bair Funeral Home. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 2-28-1974
Tulley Gloyd G, 60, of Churubusco, died Saturday in Whitley County Hospital. A lifelong resident of Allen County, he retired from International Harvester Inc. after 18 years service, and he was a veteran of WW II. Surviving are his mother, Bertha Tulley of Churubusco; three daughters, Mrs. Clair Williams and Jan Tulley, both Churubusco, and Mrs. Gary Hull of Fort Wayne; three sons, Jack and Rick, both Churubusco, and Stephen of Columbia City; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Fisher, Churubusco, and Mrs. Marilyn Owen and Mrs. Bobby Renkenberger, both of Avilla; and two brothers, Mike of LaGrange and Kemal of Albany, Ga. Services Wednesday in Krider-Workman Chapel in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 9-25-1980
Tulley Milo L "Mike", 57, of R. 2, LaGrange, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Churubusco December 26, 1932, he was the son of Chester and Bertha (Richards) Tulley. On May 2, 1952 in Mill Valley, Calif., he married Polly Lewis. He moved to LaGrange 14 years ago and was a trucker driver for Knepper-Cartage in Fort Wayne. He was a Korean Conflict U.S. Air Force veteran; a member of American Legion Post 330 in New Haven; and attended Salem Center Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife; his mother; 2 daughters, Susan of Toledo, Ohio, and Carla at home; 2 sons, Mikel and Chester of New Haven; 3 sisters, Marilyn Owen and Phyllis Renkenberger of Avilla, and Harriet Fisher of Churubusco; a brother, Kemal of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandchildren, Kevin and Casey Tulley and David Gedman. Two brothers, Carl and Gloyd, preceded him in death. Services Wednesday in Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson. Burial, Lake Bethel Cemetery, LaGrange, with military graveside rites by Orland American Legion Post 423. + 3-24-1990
Tullis George W died yesterday at his home in Cleveland Heights, O. Death resulted from the effects of a ruptured appendix. Funeral will be Monday from the J. A. Jones residence, 115 S. Lincoln St. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. He was born Feb. 8, 1878 and had lived at Cleveland Heights about 4 years, formerly residing at Knoxville, Tenn. and Detroit, Mich. The widow will be remembered as Miss Bertha Hall, daughter of W. B. Hall and sister of Mrs. J. A. Jones. One sister also survives. + 2-?-1926
Tully Dorene H, 89, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Ligonier, died September 25 in Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne. She was born December 11, 1910 in Ligonier to John and Ivadell (Pincheon) Tyler. On June 24, 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich., she married Melvin J. Tully. He died in 1990. She and her husband were part owners of Gill Hotel in Ligonier in 1945 and 1946. They moved to Fort Wayne in 1946. Surviving are a son-in-law, Roland Waters of Fort Wayne; a grandson and a niece. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorieann Waters; and 2 sisters. Services Thursday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-26-2000
Tully Iva Donivan "Donie", 72, of Ligonier, died Thursday in Goshen Hospital. She was born July 11, 1921 in Whitley County to Monroe and Minnie (Bennett) McDonald. She married Leonard "Nook" Tully on July 11, 1940 in Benton Twp. A homemaker, she was a charter member of Ligonier Eagles Auxiliary and a member of West Noble American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a son, Larry D. of Elkhart; a daughter, Patricia K. Fry of Whitehouse, Ohio; a brother, Merle McDonald of Ligonier; 2 sisters, Janice Jorg of Tucson, Ariz., and Marlene Scheidler of Ligonier; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-27-1994
Tully Leonard Dean "Nook", 84, died April 1, 2001 at Goshen Hospital. He was a truck driver, retired from Herriott Trucking of East Palestine, Ohio; a member of Ligonier Eagles Lodge 1763, Masonic Lodge 185 and Columbia City Moose Lodge 1060 and a retired member of Local 710 for Over the Road Drivers. He was an accomplished musician on saxophone and guitar. He was born Dec. 21, 1916 in Elkhart County to Henry and Laura (Hapner) Tully. On July 11, 1940 in Benton Twp he married Iva McDonald, who died Jan. 27, 1994. Three brothers and 3 sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are a son, Larry of Elkhart; a daughter, Patricia Fry of Whitehouse, Ohio; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-2-2001
Tully Martha A, 61, 403 Grand St., Ligonier, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grover Patrick, Ligonier. She was born Nov. 3, 1908 in Ligonier to Frank and Minnie (Compton) Simmons. On Nov. 9, 1926 she and Wilbur (Bill) Tully were married at Solomon Creek Church. He died in 1957. She was a lifetime resident of Ligonier and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Women’s Relief Corp., American Legion Auxiliary and OES. Her only survivor is her daughter. Funeral Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1970
Tully Melvin John, 83, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday at his residence. He was born May 8, 1906 in Benton, the son of Henry and Laura (Hapner) Tully. On June 24, 1925 in St. Joseph, Mich., he married Dorene Tyler. He moved to Fort Wayne from Ligonier 43 years ago and retired from General Electric Co. in 1971. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Roland (Marjorieann) Waters of Fort Wayne; a brother, Leonard of Wilmot; and one grandson. Services Sunday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-1-1990
Tully Wilbur Orlo, 48, who retired as chief of police here early this year because of ill health, died Sunday at his home.  He was born Nov. 15, 1908, southeast of Benton, a son of Henry and Laura Tully.  He operated a D-X service station here and was a member of the Solomon Creek EUB Church, the Elks, Eagles and Lions organizations and served as a Ligonier fireman.  He was a veteran of WW II, serving as a seaman second class.  Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Simmons, to whom he was married Oct. 9, 1926; a daughter, Mrs. G. H. Patrick, one granddaughter; 2 sisters, Mrs. Guy Longcort and Mrs. Orpha Miller, both of Goshen; and 3 brothers, Max, Goshen, Melvin, Fort Wayne, and Leonard, Ligoneir.  Funeral this afternoon.  Burial Oak Park Cemetery.  Contributed by Judy Richter
Tumbleson Lana J died April 18, 2013 at her home in Albion. She was born in Kendallville on May 28, 1951, and was one of 3 children born to William Bushong and Carol (Pierce) McMurray. She graduated from Albion-Jefferson High School in the class of 1969. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Ravenscroft Beauty College. For the past 17 years, she worked at Parker Hanafin in Albion. On December 27, 1994, she married Timothy J. Tumbleson in Bonita Springs, Florida. Surviving are her husband; her mother; her children, John Mountz of Kendallville, Brad (Amanda) Mountz of Kendallville, and Jennifer (Adam) Strack of Fort Wayne; her grandchildren, Taylor, Kayla, Chloe and Abigail Mountz, and Breanna and Brooke Strack; a sister, Mindy Collazo of Florida; and a brother, James Bushong of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral April 24 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 4-21-2013
Tumbleson Nancy committed suicide by hanging herself in the smokehouse at her residence on the Hawpatch May 11, 1881. She was the daughter of William Hilmeth, born in Pickaway County, Ohio in 1818 and came to Noble County in the fall of 1835. She first married William Hamilton, who died in 1849. By this marriage there were 7 children, 3 of whom are dead. She married James Tumbleson in 1853, who is still living. They lived near Rochester. Funeral was at Eden Chapel. + 5-?-1881 ^ 5-19 & 6-9-1881
Tumlinson Berneice Herron, 76, of Wolf Lake, died Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 5, 1906 in Hale, Mich. to Frank B. and Rhena (Hile) Marker. Her first husband, Carl Herron, died Oct. 11, 1956. Her second husband, Latta Tumlinson, died in 1979. She had been a lifetime Albion-Wolf Lake area resident and was a member of the Wolf Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Joan Meyers of Huntington; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. Al Steffe of Wolcottville, Mrs. Phil Hurley of R. 8, Columbia City, Mrs. William Harrison, R.6, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Keith McClure of Elkhart; a stepson, David Tumlinson of Oakwood, Ohio; 2 brothers, Franklin and Derwood of R. 8, Columbia City; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Hollingsworth Chapel, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-15-1982
Tumlinson Edward L, 75, R. 1, Kimmell, died Jan. 24, 1980 at Whitley County Hospital. Born in Union Twp, Whitley County to Edward and Kit Tumlinson, he was raised in Wolf Lake by Mr. and Mrs. Luke Tumlinson, his grandparents. On April 22, 1932 he married Velma R. Dazey in 1967. He married Berneice Theordosa Marker Herron in Auburn on April 23, 1970. He was a retired employee of the Noble County Highway Dept. and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Wolf Lake. Surviving are his wife; a son, David L., Oakwood, Ohio; 4 stepdaughters, Mrs. William R. (Betty) Harrison, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Keith (Joanna) McClure, Elkhart, Mrs. Phil (Theodora) Hurley, R. 8, Columbia City, and Mrs. Joan Meyers, Huntington; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Wayne Herron, and one sister. Services Saturday at Demoney-Grimes Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-?-1980
Tumlinson Velma R, about 62, wife of Latta Tumlinson of Wolf Lake, died Dec. 27, 1967 at the Luckey Nursing Home in Wolf Lake. She was born April 22, 1905 in Hoopeston, Ill. and came to Indiana with her parents at the age of 2. She had been a resident of Wolf Lake 35 years. She was married to Latta Tumlinson April 22, 1932. She was employed as cook at Wolf Lake High School cafeteria. Surviving are the husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. William (Betty) Harrison of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Keith (Joanna) McClure of Elkhart, and Mrs. Phil (Theodora) Hurley of R. 3, Columbia City; one son, David L. of Van Wert, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hanlon of Albion, Mrs. Prentiss Miller of Wolf Lake, and Mrs. Harry Kelly of Monroeville. Funeral at J. A. DeMoney & Son Funeral Home in Columbia City Friday. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + No date
Turcott Mildred M, former resident of Bear Lake, died Oct. 20, 1982 in Gadsden, Ala. Surviving are her husband, Bill; and daughter, Linda Moore, both of Ala.; and daughter Diane Carsile of Fla.; a sister, Dorothy Flannagan of Conn.; Frances Hode of Ala.; 2 brothers, James Peterson of Ala., and Charles Peterson, R. 4, Albion; a niece, Carol Peterson; 3 nephews, David, John and Bryan Peterson of Albion. + 10-20-1982
Turnbull Benjamin E was born at Churubusco Dec. 2, 1865; died at the home of his son, Lloyd, in Garrett Nov. 4, 1926, from heart trouble, aged 60 years 11 months and 2 days. He married Edith E. Crow in 1899. They had 3 boys and 2 girls. He worked on the section of the B&O RR for a number of years and lived in Albion for 25 years. Mrs. Turnbull died Dec. 12, 1918. He leaves his children, Lloyd, Mrs. Cloe Cleland and Otto of Garrett, Mrs. Dessie Reed of Yorkville, Ill., and Walter of Elkhart; 3 grandchildren, Ralph Cleland, Edna Fern and Earl Eugene Turnbull of Garrett. Funeral at the U. B. Church in Albion Sunday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 11-11-1926
Turner Glenn E was born May 18, 1899 near Butler to Perry and Meda (Oberlin) Turner. He married Mary Ellen Gray in LaOtto Dec. 28, 1941. He was a LaOtto resident and retired barber. He operated the LaOtto Texaco service station until 1957 then operated a barber shop until January 1969. He was a WW I veteran and attended the Spring St. Wesleyan Church in Fort Wayne. Surviving are the wife, a son, Bruce, LaPorte, one sister, Helen Rancy, Butler; and two grandchildren. Services July 24 at the McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 7-25-1974 + 7-?-1974
Turner John W, 60, died April 11, 2002 at Whitley County Hospital. He was a self-employed contractor who graduated from Warsaw High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of West Noble American Legion Post 243, Ligonier, BPOE 451, Huntington Moose, Ligonier United Methodist Church and Wolf Lake VFW 4717. He was born in Tell City on April 16, 1941 to Cy and Dorothy Turner. He married Charlene Preston in Montgomery, Ala. on April 12, 1989. Surviving are his wife in Kimmell; 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Katie Turner of Columbia City, Marty and Lorna Leamon of West Bend, Wis., Monty and Jeryl Leamon of Winona Lake and Sean and Sonya Black of Carmel; a daughter, Tina Turner of Columbia City; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Judy Turner of North Ridgeville, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Judy Turner of North Ridgeville, Ohio; a sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ron Whitaker of Pierceton; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Art Turner. Services Monday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-13-2002
Turner Joseph B, 65, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday at his home. A native of Chapmanville, W. Va., he had lived in Fort Wayne 30 years and had practiced in Wolf Lake for many years as a chiropractor. Survivors are a son, Bruce W. of N.Y.C.; and a daughter, Mrs. Gwenn Rogers, of Inman, S.C. Memorial service Wednesday in Broadway Christian Church. Burial, Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington, W. Va. + 9-?-1979
Turner Mary E, one of the oldest residents of Auburn, died on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haines of 606 S. Indiana Ave. She had lived there for the past seven years. Mrs. Turner was 86 years, 10 months and 4 days old. She was born January 22, 1856 in Richland County, Ohio and came to Indiana with her parents at the age of 2 years. The family located on a farm 3 miles west of Garrett, where Freeman Kelham, a nephew, now resides. She spent her whole life in DeKalb County except for about 14 years in southwestern Missouri. She was married on November 29, 1874 to David H. Turner, deceased. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. L. E. Nicholson of Garrett; two sons, Ernest E. of Grant Twp, DeKalb County, and George E. of 1310 N. Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne. The deceased was the last of a family of 13 children born to Edward and Sarah Downend Kelham. In addition to the three children, there are five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Death came Thursday from complications due to old age. She was a charter member of the Christian Church of Garrett. She also was a member of the WCTU. The body will be taken to the Christian Church in Garrett for funeral services Sunday. Burial, Evergreen Cemetery in Auburn. * 1942
Turner Mildred of Bellville, Mich., died July 29. A former resident of Kendallville, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1976. Surviving is a son, Ernest Jr.; a daughter, Naticia Wesner; 4 grandsons and one granddaughter. A cousin, Klyta Bolton, attended the funeral Sunday at Bellville. + 7-29-1982
Turner Mildred E, 59, Big Lake, Noble Twp, died on Dec. 30, 1980 in Orlando, Fla. Born in Jackson, Ky., she married Robert Turner in Ky. on July 13, 1940, and they moved to the Whitley-Noble County area in 1941. They had lived at Big Lake since 1955. Survivors include the husband; 2 sons, Bobby R. and Terry L. of R. 4, Albion; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Connie L.) Rathke, R. 4, Albion; and brothers, Harold Ray and Roy E. Fletcher, R. 4, Albion. There are 11 grandchildren. Funeral last Saturday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Turner Norma, 60, of 215 W. South St., LaGrange, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. She was born July 16, 1929 in Sturgis, Mich., the daughter of Richard M. and Doreen (Cornwall) Davis. She had lived in Fla. many years, returning to LaGrange in Aug. She was a licensed practical nurse and medical secretary. Surviving are her father and stepmother, Richard and Ethelyn Davis, in Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Denise) Turner-Ranly of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother. Services today in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 10-30-1989
Turner Perry, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Turner of LaOtto, died at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne December 15 from acute lymphatic leukemia. Services in the Wesleyan Methodist Church at LaOtto Monday. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. ~ 12-20-1951
Turner Robert, 79, of R. 4, Albion, died Monday in Davenport, Fla. He was born in Jackson, Ky., May 2, 1904, the son of John S. and Mary (Spencer) Turner. On July 13, 1940 in Jackson he married Mildred E. Fletcher who died Dec. 30, 1980. He moved from Jackson to Noble County in 1940. He retired in 1969 from Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Co., Fort Wayne where he was a crane operator. He was a member of Lincolnway Church of Christ in Columbia City. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Danna) Wellman of Churubusco, Mrs. Carl (Connie) Rathke of Davenport, Mrs. Lewis (Judy) Mullins of R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Paul (Kay) Deem of Columbia City; 2 sons, Bobby Ray of Woodward, Okla., and Terry of San Antonio, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 5 sisters, Alma Hubbard and Mrs. Talt (Callie) Cornett of Morehead, Ky., Mrs. Herman (Pat) Seaman and Mrs. Mervin (Effie) Gillum of Kissimmee, Fla., and Mrs. Emery (Lucy) Davis of Winamac, and a brother, Ray of Langley, Ky. Services Thursday at Lincolnway Church of Christ, Columbia City. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 10-3-1983
Tutorow Vara, 75, a native of Allen County, was born July 14, 1898, to Milton and Bertha (Spitler) Hollopeter. She married William Mitchener in 1919 and lived in North Vernon. He preceded her in death. In 1956 she married Clarence Tutorow, Fairmount. He died in 1958. She then moved to her present home in Green Twp in 1959. She was a member of the Green Center Wesleyan Church. She died last Thursday in Whitley County Hospital. She is survived by her mother, R. 1, Churubusco; two sons, Mearl Mitchener, Couch, Mo., and Earl Mitchener, Fairmount; a sister, Mrs. Leslie Marley, Yorktown; one brother, Glenn Hollopeter, R. 1, Churubusco, and one grandson. Services Sunday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 9-6-1973
Tuttle - an old lady, aged 73, died the 14th at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Isbell. The remains were interred in the Lutheran Cemetery on Monday following. ^ 12-25-1879
Tuttle Adrian E, 72, died March 17, 2002 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was a carpenter with Union Local 1089, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church. He was born in Ligonier on May 28, 1929 to Levi and Elzena Tuttle. He married Evelyn L. Jarrett in Ligonier on Oct. 8, 1966. surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Lora and Tom Householder of Ocala, Fla.; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Mark of Fort Wayne, Denzil and Karen of McCordsville and David and Jeanette of Nikiski, Alaska; 3 stepchildren; 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Aaron of Ky.; 2 half-sisters, Kathleen Gibson of Stroh and Mary Patrick of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ray and Forrest; and a half-sister, Cordie Wicker. Services Tuesday at Little Flossie Church. ^ 3-18-2002
Tuttle Carlie, 76, Topeka, died September 12, 2001 at the home of his daughter in Topeka. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and had retired from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville in 1986 after 23 years of service. He was a 30-year resident of Kendallville. He was born November 24, 1924 to William and Minerva (Lewis) Tuttle. On July 1, 1948 in Prestonsburg, Ky., he married Louise Collins, who died April 28, 1986. He married Mary Johnson in Kendallville in 1991 and she survives in LaGrange. Also surviving are 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra K. and Harrison Hicks of Topeka, Sheila and James Slone of Mount Sterling, Ky., and Linda and Denver Sparkman of Albion; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Farrell and Kathy Tuttle of Kendallville, Jim Tuttle of Spencerville, Roger and Lora Tuttle of Hindman, Ky., and Carlie Jr. and Aimee Tuttle of Avilla; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Delores Prater of St. Mary's, Ohio. A daughter, Mary Anna; 4 sisters and 9 brothers preceded him in death. Services Saturday at Little Flossie Baptist Church, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 9-20-2001
Tuttle Clair O, 70, of Garrett, died Feb. 28 in the Butler Rest Home of a heart attack. He was born Feb. 1, 1902 in DeKalb County, the son of Frank and Bertha (Rowe) Tuttle. He married Sadie Haynes June 4, 1925. Surviving are the widow; 2 daughters, Mrs. Leo Debes and Mrs. Lee Cook, both of Auburn; four sons, Chalmer of Avilla, Theron of Garrett, Frank at home and George of Churubusco; one foster daughter, Mrs. James Pope of Lubbock, Tex.; 3 brothers, Charles of Waterloo, Waldo of Kendallville, and Merritt of Willard, Ohio; 7 sisters, Mrs. James Ehresman of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Arthur Smith of Kendallville, Mrs. Raymond Hartman of Waterloo, Mrs. Alton Immel and Mrs. Harold Immel of Auburn, Mrs. Paul Schurr of Helmer and Mrs. Emma Witt of Leo; 10 grandchildren; 4 foster grandchildren and two foster-great-grandchildren. Services at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett Wednesday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 3-9-1972 + 2-28-1972
Tuttle David C, 60, died Oct. 2, 2007 at Northridge Village Nursing Home. He was a welder at Dana in Syracuse, retiring after 32 years. He was a member of the United Auto Workers and Arlington Christian Church. He was born June 15, 1947 in New Castle to Robert and Virginia (Rhodes) Tuttle. He married Linda Kennedy on Aug. 24, 1969 at Arlington Christian Church. Surviving are his wife in Albion; a son, Michael of Fort Wayne; a daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Kris Bair of Churubusco; a brother, John of Fort Wayne; and 3 grandsons, Kyle, Marc and Brad Bair. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 10-3-2007
Tuttle Frank, 66, died near Albion Saturday. He was born in Fulton County, Indiana, the son of Terry and Elizabeth (Jones) Tuttle. He was a blacksmith and for many years practiced his trade in Ligonier. Surviving are a brother, Harvey Tuttle of Warsaw and a half-brother, Joe McDonald of Cromwell. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Ligonier Leader 2-22-1940 Contributed by Judy Richter
Tuttle Hayley N was stillborn December 21, 2000 at Parkview Hospital. Surviving are her parents, Carlie and Aimee (Neat) Tuttle of Kendallville; a brother, Samuel; grandparents, Carlie Tuttle, Carolyn Stemen and William Neat; great-grandparents, Sam and Kate Newman and Lee Neat. Graveside services Tuesday at Orange Cemetery. + 12-24-2000
Tuttle Jeremy Paul, 29, of Albion, died Nov. 29, 2008 as a result of a car crash on U.S. 33 near Kimmell. He was a painter and worked in construction. He was born in Fort Wayne on April 17, 1979 to Farrell and Kathy (Terry) Tuttle. He married Amanda Rose Gerlock on June 14, 2005. Surviving are his wife; his parents; 2 sons, Gabrial and Elijah; one daughter, Isabell; 3 brothers, Adam and Jasten of Rome City and Jason of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, April and Ed Parrish of Barberton, Ohio, and Kimberley Tuttle of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday at Grace Christian Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 12-1-2008
Tuttle Laura Belle, about 86, died in Goshen Feb. 10, 1944 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Welty, from complications. She had resided in the Kimmell-Wolf Lake neighborhood almost her entire life. She was born in Webster County, Iowa. On Oct. 17, 1876 Laura Belle Thompson became the wife of Albert B. Tuttle at Wolf Lake. He died in Aug. 1907. Funeral was at New Paris Feb. 13. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. She is survived by the daughter of Goshen; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harvey Abbott of Palestine, Ill., and Mrs. Alice Granby, Eaton, Ill. + 2-?-1944
Tuttle Louise, 53, of Drake Road, R. 3, Kendallville, died Monday at McCray Hospital. She was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. Aug. 8, 1932 to Theodore and Betty (Reffit) Collins. On July 1, 1948 in Prestonsburg she married Carlie Tuttle. She moved to Kendallville from St. Mary’s, Ohio in 1962. She was a member of Little Flossie Baptist Church, Lisbon. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Sandra and Linda at home, and Mrs. James (Shelia) Slone of Hindman, Ky.; 4 sons, Farrell, Kendallville, Jim and Roger of Avilla, and Carlie Jr. at home; a sister, Cora Pennington of Water Gap, Ky.; and 15 grandchildren. A daughter, Mary Anna, died in 1973. Services Wednesday in Little Flossie Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-28-1986
Tuttle Marceille E, 69, of R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday at Lutheran Hospital. She was born in Kendallville July 19, 1915, the daughter of Charles and Mae (Lehner) Swartz. On Jan. 1, 1939 in Kendallville she married Waldo P. Tuttle. He died Feb. 12 of this year. She had lived in Rome City 7 years, moving from the Tuttle farm east of Kendallville. She was a 15-year employee of Sears and a member of Wayne Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James (Elaine) Minor of Stroh; a son, David P. of Kendallville; a sister, Charlotte Rice, and a brother, John, both of Kendallville; and 4 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-26-1985 + 5-?-1985
Tuttle Mary, R. 3, 10 months old, died Saturday in Parkview Hospital of congenital heart disease. Born in Kendallville April 21, 1972, she was the daughter of Carlie and Louise (Collins) Tuttle. Surviving are the parents; 4 brothers, Farrell, R. 3, Rome City, Jimmy D., Roger D., and Carlie Jr. at home; and 3 sisters, Sheila A. Sloane, Ky., and Linda S. and Sandra Kay at home. Funeral today in Old Regular Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1973
Tuttle Michael Darrell, 19, a resident of State Developmental Center in Fort Wayne, died there Tuesday. He was born in Kendallville October 7, 1972 to Jimmy and Rebecca (Batchelder) Tuttle. Surviving are his father in Spencerville; his mother in Avilla; 2 sisters, Michelle and Aimee, at home in Avilla. Services Friday in Little Flossie Church, Lisbon. + 10-?-1991
Tuttle Sadie E, 79, died October 7 in DeKalb Hospital. A lifelong Garrett resident, she was born in DeKalb County October 6, 1903, the daughter of Edward and Lydia (Lehner) Haines. She married Clair Tuttle June 4, 1925. He died February 29, 1972. Also preceding her in death were two children, Dorothy and Theron Tuttle. She was a member of the Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren. Surviving are three sons, Chalmer of Avilla, Frank (Bud) of Garrett, and George of Churubusco; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Carolyn) Debes and Mrs. Lee (Marilyn) Cook, Auburn; a foster daughter, Mrs. Martha Pope of Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Lloyd of Angola; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett, Monday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 10-14-1982
Tuttle Theron, 46, was dead on arrival at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, of multiple injuries sustained after being struck by a car Friday night. The rural Churubusco man was standing on Indiana Highway 3, north of Fort Wayne, exchanging information about an earlier minor accident with another motorist. He was employed at Wayne Warehousing & Cartage, Fort Wayne. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren and the Fort Wayne American Legion Post 499. Survivors include a son, Donald and two daughters, Christine and Rene, all from Waterloo; three brothers, Chalmer, Avilla, Frank (Bud), Garrett, and George, Churubusco; two sisters, Mrs. Lee Cook and Mrs. Leo Debes, both Auburn; and a foster sister, Mrs. James Pope, Lubbock, Tex. Services Monday at McKee Funeral Home in Garrett. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 2-10-1977 + 2-?-1977
Tuttle Waldo P, 71, of R. 1, Rome City, died at his residence Tuesday of a heart attack. Born in Corunna Oct. 27, 1913, he was the son of Frank S. and Bertha Mae (Rowe) Tuttle. On Jan. 1, 1939 in Kendallville EUB Church he married Marceille E. Swartz. He moved from a farm east of Kendallville on U.S. 6 where he had farmed 36 years, seven years ago to R. 1, Rome City. He had been employed by McCray for 14 years. He was a member of Wayne Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. James (Elaine) Minor of Turkey Lake, LaGrange County; a son, David P. of Knoxville, Tenn.; 7 sisters, Wanda Hartman of Waterloo, Juanita Smith of Kendallville, Emma Witt of Leo, Audrey Immel of Auburn, Maxine Immel of Butler, Ruby Schurr of Hudson, and Marvel Ehresman of Fort Wayne; brother, Merrit "Stub" of Garrett; and 4 grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-12-1985
Tutwiler Mary, 94, formerly of Lake Wawasee, died today in Defiance Hospital, Defiance, Ohio. She was born Jan. 22, 1893 in Attica, Ohio, the daughter of William and Ella Drew. She was married to Earl Bloomfield, Brian Goodwin, Charles Mock and Herman Tutwiler, who all preceded her in death. She had lived in the Lake Wawasee area from 1944 to 1977 and was a member of Friendly Neighbor Club and Christ Lutheran Church, Continental, Ohio. Surviving are 2 daughters, Agnes of Continental, and Deloris Goble of Jacksonville, Fla.; 3 sons, Samuel Bloomfield of Syracuse, Earl Jr. and Sherman Bloomfield of Fort Wayne; a sister, Inez Lambert of Desert Palm Springs, Calif.; a brother, Sherman of Hollywood Park, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Three daughters and three sons preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, McClintick Cemetery, Syracuse. + 4-6-1987
Tuvell-Kinnison Frances, 96, of Albion, died January 10, 2013, at Northridge Village in Albion. She was born on April 30, 1916, in Algier, Ohio, to Gary and Lottie (Wooten) Crist. She married Dolph Tuvell on October 19, 1935. He died in 1959. She then married Maurice Kinnison in June of 1962. She is survived by 3 sons, Dolph (Janet) Tuvell Jr. of Syracuse, James E. (Betty) Tuvell of Ligonier and Dennis L. (Marilyn) Tuvell of Ligonier; one daughter, Brenda K. (Thomas) Gaerte of Wawaka; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; a brother, Edward Crist; and a grandson, John Tuvell. Funeral Monday at Yeager Funeral Home.  Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-11-2013
Twaits Allen, 88, of Greenville, Ohio, died April 24 at Wayne Hospital, that city. He leaves 107 immediate survivors. A native of Ligonier, Ind., he spent most of his life in Darke County, Ohio. He retired 15 years ago from active farming. Surviving are his wife, Louise; 7 sons, Harley of Dayton, Edward, Emmert, Al and Leonard of Greenville, and Clarence of Ansonia; 2 daughters, Mrs. Emma Hittle, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mrs. Verl Miller of New Harrison, Ohio; 30 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ben of Cromwell, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Lee Garber of North Webster; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Daisy Miller of Cromwell, and Mrs. Maude Clawson of South Bend; and one half-brother, Harry Mayfield, Jackson, Mich. Services April 26 with burial in East Zion Cemetery near Greenville. + 4-24-1960
Twaits Arthur Roy, 85, of R. 1, Wolcottville, died in Miller's Merry Manor, LaGrange, Tuesday. He was born in Noble County March 16, 1907 to Benjamin and Bertha (Holmes) Twaits. In May 1949 in Noble County he married Thelma Young. She died in 1970. He was retired from Sealed Power in LaGrange and was a member of Woodruff Grove United Methodist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday in Carney-Frost Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 6-2-1992
Twaits Ben, 89, died Saturday in his home at Cromwell. Funeral was Wednesday in Harris-Troxel Funeral Home in North Webster. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. Death was due to complications. A farmer and carpenter, he was born in Ohio April 11, 1875. He was married to Bertha Holmes, who died in 1934. He later married Mrs. Louie Andrews Sroufe. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, Roy of Wolcottville, Rollie and Rondeau of Wolf Lake; one daughter, Mrs. John Jenkins of Wolf Lake; 4 stepchildren, Carl Sroufe, Larwill, Leslie Sroufe of Huntington, Mrs. Iva Mathews, South Whitley, Mrs. Alice Winkler Columbia City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Jack Miller of Merriam and Mrs. Maud Clawson of Mishawaka; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. + 3-?-1968
Twaits John "Skip", employed here in the old livery and horse barns, was found unconscious in a field where he had been working, near the home of Phinley Piper near Pierceton Tuesday, and died at the home of Mr. Piper during the night. He was about 55 years old. + 10-?-1924
Twaits John Rondeau, 76, died Sept. 30 at Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. He was born Dec. 30, 1898 in Noble County, a son of Ben and Bertha Holmes Twaits. He spent his life in the Noble County area. On Dec. 25, 1920 he married Lora E. Hart in Noble County. She preceded him in death. He was a retired farmer and livestock hauler. Funeral was Oct. 3 at Werker Funeral Home. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. Surviving are a son, Melvin E. of Kimmell; 2 daughters, Mrs. George (Ruth) Davidson, Albuquerque, N.M., and Mrs. Edward (Alice) Cripe of Millersburg; 3 grandchildren; one brother, Arthur (Roy) of Wolcottville. + 9-30-1975
Twaits Lora, 60, is survived by her husband, Rondeau; one son, Melvin of near Cromwell; 2 daughters, Mrs. Alice Cripe of Millersburg and Mrs. Ruth Davidson of Albuquerque, N.M.; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Broadway Christian Chapel. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. + 5-?-1960
Twaits Louie B, 72, died in Whitley County Hospital, Monday. She was born April 29, 1895 in Kosciusko County, the daughter of J. Lewis and Anna (Leedy) Andreas and spent most of her lifetime in this community. On Aug. 22, 1922 she married Wesley Sroufe in Michigan. He died in 1951. June 24, 1943 she married Ben Twaits in Columbia City. He died in 1965. Funeral will be today at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Cromwell. Surviving are 2 sons, Carl Sroufe, Larwill and Leslie Sroufe, Huntington; 2 daughters, Mrs. John Matthews, South Whitley, and Mrs. Charles Winkler Columbia City; 3 stepsons, Roy Twaits, Wolcottville, Rollie Twaits, Albion, and Rondeau Twaits, Cromwell; and one stepdaughter, Mrs. John Jenkins, Kimmell; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 10-?-1967
Twaits M Scott, 25, died Aug. 10 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an auto accident on Saturday. He was born in Kendallville on Jan. 12, 1972 to Melvin and Jo Ann (Meade) Twaits. His father survives in Kimmell and his mother and stepfather, Jo Ann and David Goodman, in LaGrange. A U. S. Army veteran, he was a member of Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Surviving also are 2 daughters, Grace Stevens of Kendallville and Brandi Nicole Twaits of Ashley; his companion, Jennifer Stevens of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Melanie Creek of Huntertown and Sue Browning of Albion; a brother, Troy Prater of Kendallville; and his grandmother, Ruby Meade of Kendallville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Prater, and his grandfather, Astor Meade. Funeral at Bethel Christian Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ~ 8-28-1997
Twaits Melvin E, 83, died Dec. 10, 2009 at Rivercrest Specialty Hospital in Mishawaka, Ind. He retired as a maintenance supervisor at Essex Wire and United Technologies after more than 30 years of service. He served his country in the Navy 1942-1966. He was a member of the American Legion Post 243 in Ligonier. He was born July 9, 1926 in Noble County to John R and Lora (Hart) Twaits. Surviving are 2 daughters, Sarah and Ron Browning of Bear Lake and Melanie and Jeff Creek of Huntertown; 4 granddaughters, Carla Ladig, Gracie and Cierra Creek and Brandi Twaits; one great-grandson, Kyle Phillips; and a sister, Alice Cripe of Millersburg. He was preceded in death by a son, Melvin, and 2 sisters, Rose Twaits and Ruth Davidson. Funeral Monday at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Stringtown Cemetery. ^ 12-12-2009
Twaits Rollie E, 73, R. 3, Albion, died Sunday in Whitley County Hospital following a coronary. He was born March 14, 1901 to Ben and Bertha (Holmes) Twaits. He married Maude Rarick in 1926 and in Dec. 1946 married Thelma G. Piper. She died April 30, 1971. He was a serviceman for Carson & Edwards Bottled Gas Co., Wolf Lake. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Gene) Burridge, Fort Wayne; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Verl Gaff and Mrs. Robert Oliver, Wolf Lake; one sister, Mrs. John Jenkins, R. 1, Kimmell; 2 brothers, Roy of R. 1, Wolcottville, and Rondeau of Columbia City; 4 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Wednesday in the Smith Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 2-?-1975
Twaits Thelma G, 62, R. 2, Albion, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a 2-car crash on U. S. 33 northwest of Churubusco. She was southbound en route to her job at the Dana Corporation when she apparently did not see a vehicle attempting to make a left turn soon enough, causing the accident. A native of Cromwell, she was born Aug. 8, 1908, a daughter of George and Frances Oliva Earll Kiester. A lifetime resident of Noble County, she married Clarence Piper, who died in 1940. In 1946 she married Rollie Twaits. She had been employed at Dana for 3 years. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Verl Gaff, Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Robert Oliver, Wolf Lake; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Leonard Burridge, St. Paul, Minn.; 9 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Benner, Wolf Lake. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral Monday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 4-30-1971
Twaits Zollie, 71, Ligonier, died Thursday in Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City. He was born May 7, 1910 in Noble County, the son of Samuel and Margaret (Murphy) Twaits. He had lived in Ligonier since 1972, moving from Etna. He was an employee of W. A. Jones Co. in Columbia City. Surviving are a son, Glen, Winona Lake; 2 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Paul (Lana) Grate, Ligonier. Funeral Sunday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery near Wilmot. + No date
Twiford Carl L, 58, Spanish-American War veteran of Rome City, died last Wednesday from a heart attack. Surviving are the widow; 2 sisters and a brother. Funeral Friday at the Wally Funeral Home. Burial, Elkhart Cemetery. + 1935
Twitchell Jonas W, 76, of Leesburg, Fla., died Friday in Leesburg Regional Hospital, Leesburg. He was born in Indiana on Feb. 14, 1912, the son of Jonas and Anna (Wizel) Twitchell. On Feb. 18, 1933 in Wolcottville, he married Margaret Stout. He moved to Fla. 13 years ago, having previously lived in Orland and Angola. He was a retired truck driver for Detroit-Pittsburgh Truck Co. and Wilkel Milk Co. in Ohio. He was a U. S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Elsie Francisco and Susie Kaye of Norwalk, Ohio, and Eleanor Winkler of Collins, Ohio; a son, Bill of Ruskin, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Annabelle Moore, preceded him in death. Services today in Kistler-Johnson Funeral Home of Ashley-Hudson. Burial, Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland. + 12-23-1988
Twitchell Richard Basil, 82, Elkhart, former resident of Kendallville. Born in Orland Nov. 15, 1893, he married Lucille Warble June 22, 1916. He was a baker for many years and worked at Vetters Bakery. He moved to Elkhart in 1933. He is survived by one son, Eugene, Elkhart; one daughter, Mrs. Dawn McDonald, Elkhart; one grandson; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Miriam Becker, Kendallville, and Mrs. O. B. (Dorothy) Masters, Toledo, Ohio. His wife and 2 sons preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday at Wally, Mills, Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Rice Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Tyler Abraham (Abie), 69, of Ligonier, died July 23 in Strawberry Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. He was born Feb. 17, 1906, the son of Henry and Nettie Tyler. He was a retired railroad employee. Surviving is a cousin, Mrs. Harriet Schmidlapp of Louisville, Ky. Funeral July 25 at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 7-?-1975
Tyler Alphabelle, 65, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. She was born February 28, 1928 in Kendallville to Alpha and Anna (Gamber) Bainbridge. On April 8, 1963 in Wolcottville, she married Robert A. Tyler. She was a homemaker and nurse's aide at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center for 3 years, previously working as a secretary in several offices. Years ago she was a violinist with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, and with her husband played at area nursing homes. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Donnabelle Tyler of Kendallville; 2 sons, Donald Fleck of Middlebury and Dennis Fleck of Albion; a half-sister, Mary Ellen Workman of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Graveside services Friday in Salem Cemetery. + 5-19-1993
Tyler Asahel H, 47 years, 9 months and 25 days, died at Mound City, Ill. of quick consumption. He was a son of Mrs. S. D. Tyler and brother of Mrs. J. B. Kimball of this city. ^ 4-8-1880
Tyler Capitola, 13 years, 8 months and 26 days, daughter of Lorenzo and Caroline Tyler, died at Lisbon April 11. Funeral was last Friday at the residence of the parents. ^ 4-18-1877
Tyler Caroline, daughter of Mark and Harriet Wilson, was born in Center County, Pa. April 21, 1823. She moved with her parents to Wayne County, Ohio in 1836, being then 13 years of age. She married Lorenzo Tyler Aug. 5, 1847 and moved to Noble County in 1848. They had 11 children, 7 of whom with the husband survive. She also leaves one sister, 4 brothers 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She died June 5 at the home in which she had lived the last 49 years, aged 79 years 1 month and 16 days. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over 63 years. Funeral at the home June 7. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. ^ 6-13-1902
Tyler Charles fell from an apple tree a few months ago in such a manner as to bruise his hip, producing an abscess. He gradually grew worse until last Friday (d. 1-26-1900) when death came. He was aged 37 years, 2 months 17 days. He leaves a wife and two sons. Services were held at the U.B. Church Sunday. The remains were taken to Kendallville on the 2:10 train where they were buried in the cemetery at that place. * 1-?-1900
Tyler Charley, 69, native of Allen Twp, died at the Kendallville Hospital Thursday from pneumonia. Surviving are 2 sisters and one brother, Mrs. U. C. Brouse, Mrs. Carrie Black and George Tyler, all of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday from the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Brouse. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Tyler Dorothea Louise, 31, died last Thursday at her Ligonier home. Funeral was Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Abraham; her mother, Mrs. Cora Firestone; and 3 sisters. + 1951
Tyler Francena, 76, lifelong resident of Noble County, died at her home in Kendallville Thursday. She was born June 4, 1854 at Lisbon, the daughter of Lorenzo and Caroline Tyler. In infancy her parents, who were pioneers of Noble County, moved to the Tyler homestead just west of Lisbon. She moved to Kendallville some 28 years ago. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Jennie Brouse, and Mrs. Carrie Black of Orange Twp; 3 brothers, George, residing on the old homestead, Dayton, Norfolk, Neb., and C. D., Kendallville. Funeral Saturday from the residence. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-?-1930
Tyler Freeman "Ed", 88, died at his residence. Private graveside services will be held Saturday. Born June 18, 1889 in Noble County, he was the son of Elias and Matilda (Foster) Tyler. He married Zelta Fahl Jan. 16, 1919 in Ligonier. He was founder and president of Noble County Beverage Co. and was a lifetime member of the Elks Club. He had lived in Ligonier his entire life. Survivors include the wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Pufahl, LaGrange County, and Janet, Ligonier; one granddaughter, Mrs. William Laphar; and one great-grandchild. + 9-?-1977
Tyler George E, 71, former Muncie resident now living at R. 1, Rome City, died Sunday in McCray Hospital. Born in Muncie, he was the son of Charles E. and Maude (Suiters) Tyler. He married Marie Keith Sept. 11, 1926. He had been a resident of Rome City since retirement in 1968. He had been a superintendent at Warner Gear, Muncie, for 40 years. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Warner Gear Sympathy Club of Muncie, Eagles Lodge 231, Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne, and Rome City F&AM Lodge 451. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Morrical, Muncie; one granddaughter, Mrs. Weley (Patricia) Herczeg, Columbus, Ohio; and 4 sisters, Miss Susie, Mrs. Ethel Hull, Mrs. Helen Brutcher and Mrs. Margaret Shockney, all of Muncie. Funeral Wednesday in Meeks Mortuary, Muncie. Burial, Elm Ridge Cemetery, Muncie. + 10-?-1977
Tyler George W, 80, native and lifelong resident of Allen Twp, died Saturday at his home from apoplexy. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Homsher of Allen Twp; a son, Ralph of Pontiac, Mich.; 4 grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Carrie Black of Orange Twp, and Mrs. U. C. Brouse, Kendallville. + 1-?-1935
Tyler Helen Marie, 82, former Lamplighter resident, died today in Kendallville Manor. She was born in Kendallville Jan. 12, 1907, the daughter of Mike and Blanche (Gretzinger) Mortimore. On Sept. 1, 1934 in Elkhart she married Walter F. Tyler, who died June 23, 1972. A housewife, she was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kendallville. Surviving are a brother, Jack of R. 3, Kendallville. One brother, Homer, preceded her in death. A memorial service will be Sunday at Jehovah’s Witnesses Church. + 5-31-1988 + 5-31-1988
Tyler James A, 50, died March 19 in his rural LaOtto home. He was a former International Harvester employee and married Linda M. Leiter Oct. 7, 1967 in Huntertown. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Julia T.; and a son, William J., both at home; one brother, Donald N., Fort Wayne; and three sisters, Elizabeth White, Fort Wayne, Judith Ann Ruf, Naples, Fla., and Mary Ann Archer of Sydney, Ind. Services in D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Lakeside Park, Fort Wayne. Burial, Hooper Cemetery. ~ 3-27-1986 + 3-19-1986
Tyler James J "Toby", 74, of 2802 Valley View Dr., Huntington, died Sunday in Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington. Born July 19, 1913 in Huntington, he was the son of Earl and Alice (Snyder) Tyler. On July 3, 1941 in Kendallville he married Margaret "Peg" Berhalter. A former resident of Angola and Kendallville, he was co-owner of L. E. Berhalter & Sons Funeral Home, Kendallville, for 15 years. He was also a sales representative for the casket industry for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a 1935 graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, a member of First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, Beta Theta Pi and Delta Sigma Pi fraternities, and first president of the Kendallville Jaycees. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Alice) Hollopeter, Vancouver, Wash., and Mrs. James (Mary) Penn of Kalamazoo, Mich.; a son, David of Huntington; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Deal & Robbins Funeral Home, Huntington Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-16-1987
Tyler Jason K, 74, native of Ohio and a resident of Rome City the last 45 years, died last night at his home in Rome City from cancer and complications. He was born in Springfield, O., Dec. 25, 1859, the son of the late Capt. and Mrs. John L. Tyler. He made his home alone here, worked as a machinist and repairman. His father was a well-known penman and for several years was head of the penmanship department of the Fort Wayne schools. Eight nieces and nephews and a son survive. A daughter, one brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-16-1934
Tyler Kayla Nicole, 3, died Nov. 24 in her Fort Wayne home. She was born April 1, 1996 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her parents, Jeffrey and Sarah Tyler of Fort Wayne; grandparents, Hans Schafer and Rose Schafer and Bob and Wendy Tyler of Fort Wayne; great-grandparents, Edward and Janis Smith of Avilla. Services at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. ~ 12-2-1999
Tyler Lorenzo was born in Wayne County, Ohio Aug. 22, 1819 and died near Lisbon May 30 at the age of 83 years 9 months and 8 days. He married Caroline Wilson Aug. 5, 1847. She died June 5, 1902. They had 11 children, 7 of whom survive, 4 sons and 3 daughter. He also leaves 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, one sister and one brother. In 1845 he first visited Indiana, returning to Ohio soon afterwards, where he remained until 1848 when he moved with his family to Noble County and in 1853 to the farm on which he died, having lived here the last 50 years of his life. Funeral was at the residence on Monday. Burial, family lot in Lisbon Cemetery. All the children were present except Dayton of Nebraska and Charles who is in South America. ^ 6-5-1903
Tyler Mary Elizabeth was born January 1, 1830 in New Brunswick, N. J. and moved with her parents to Shelby County, Ohio in 1834. She was married to John Tyler May 10, 1847. They moved to Perry Twp in 1864, where she resided until the time of her death which occurred July 13, 1891, aged 61 years, 7 months and 12 days. They had 7 boys and 3 girls, four of whom preceded her in death. * 1891
Tyler Paul E, 62, a retired salesman, died Sunday at Goshen Hospital. Surviving is the mother, Mrs. Cleo Foster, Ligonier. Services Tuesday at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. + 8-?-1970
Tyler Robert A, 75, of Kendallville, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville on January 28, 1921 to Harley T. and Ruth S. (Luttman) Tyler. On April 8, 1963 in Wolcottville, he married Alphabelle Bainbridge. She died May 19, 1993. A lifetime area resident he had been a farmer and owned and operated Tyler Security Service in Kendallville. He was a WW II Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion Post 318, Rome City, VFW and DAV. Surviving are a son, William of Kendallville; a stepdaughter, Donnabell Tyler of Kendallville; 2 stepsons, Don and Dennis Fleck; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 5-7-1996
Tyler Ruth S, 84 of Kendallville, died Saturday in Kendallville Manor. She was born in Corunna Nov. 5, 1903, the daughter of Amos and Catherine (Harding) Luttman. On June 28, 1919 in Kendallville she married Harley T. Tyler. He died June 13, 1969. A lifetime Kendallville area resident, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a son, Robert A. of R. 3, Kendallville; a sister, Bitha Mason; and a brother, Jess; a grandchild and 10 great-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Salem Cemetery + 9-24-1988
Tyler Sophia (Whisman) was born Feb. 6, 1842 in Ohio, and died July 19, 1929, age 86 years, 5 months and 13 days. She married George Tyler Nov. 14, 1861. He died Nov. 14, 1902. They had ten children, 5 preceding her in death. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Jane Mayfield of Mishawaka; 2 sons and 3 daughters, Henry of Ligonier, Eben of Toledo, Ohio, Elizabeth Downing of Indianapolis, Mae VanAuken of Auburn, Ind., and Mrs. Frank Woodworth of Goshen; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. + 7-?-1929
Tyler Walter F, 80, R. 3, died today in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. An insurance agent in the Kendallville area for approximately 40 years, he was born July 6, 1891 in Ligonier, the son of Charles and Maggie (Uhl) Tyler. He married Helen Mortimore Sept. 1, 1934 in Elkhart. She survives. A veteran of WW I, he served as presiding minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kendallville for 32 years. He graduated from Northwestern University and resided in Chicago 18 years. A son, Linn, died in 1943. A brother, Wilbur, survives in St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1972
Tyler William Raymond, 54, died Tuesday at his home in Ligonier. Funeral was Friday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1942
Tyler Zelta, 92, 206 W. Third St., died Friday in Strawberry Village Nursing Home, Ligonier. A lifetime area resident, she was born Nov. 19, 1886 in Millersburg, the daughter of George and Susan (Hyer) Fahl. On Jan. 16, 1919 she married the late Freeman (Ed) Tyler in Ligonier. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Pufahl and Janet Tyler of Ligonier; one granddaughter, Mrs. William Lapham; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services today in Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-?-1979

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