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Wackerman Gertrude Anna, 77, died here today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Kropp. Born in Germany, the daughter of John and Margaret Berkes, she came to America with her parents when she was 5 years old. The ocean trip required 84 days in an old-time sailboat. The family located in Ohio but later came to Noble County. She married George Wackerman about 60 years ago. He died in 1926. They had three children. Surviving are the daughter and one son, Henry of Freeport, Ill. Funeral Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church of which she was a member. + 2-?-1928
Wacknitz Naomi Ruth, 69, of Ellenton, Fla., died Wednesday in Freedom Care Pavilion, Bradenton, Fla. She had been ill a short time with cancer. She was born April 17, 1925 in Porter to Rev. Frederick C. and Goldie E. (Wise) Wacknitz. She was a graduate of North Central College in Naperville, Ill. and had been a home economics teacher for 36 years. She moved to Ellenton in 1984 following her retirement. Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Ora Gisel of Kendallville; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Funeral Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-14-1994
Waddell Adrian, 81, former Kendallville resident, was born July 18, 1891 in Valentine and married Olive Rex of Kendallville in December 1919. Surviving are the wife; two sons, Robert, Three Rivers, and Donald, Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and nieces and nephew in the area, Mrs. T. D. Schlichtenmyer, Kendallville, Mrs. Francis Fischer, Avilla, and Jack Squire, Brimfield. Services Nov. 4 at the Lutheran Church in Three Rivers, Mich. ~ 11-9-1972 + 11-?-1972
Waddell Andrew J was born in 1831 in Pickaway County, Ohio. He died May 6, 1887. He came to Noble County in 1836. ^ 6-10-1887
Waddell Mary, 69, lifelong resident of Rome City, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Smurr, Wednesday. Her death has removed a pioneer from Rome City. She is survived by a husband and a daughter. Funeral Friday from the Baptist Church. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 11-23-1911
Waddell Wilbur E, 69, Ligonier, died June 2 at Goshen Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was born July 2, 1913 in Pierceton. He married Eunice E. Searls July 29, 1939. He was retired from Penn Electric in 1977 after 22 years of service. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Myrna) Dieffenderfer, Union, Mich., Mrs. Donald (Sharon) Best, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Stanley (Wilburta) Pender, Goshen; one son, Terry, Cromwell; 2 sisters, Thelma Yoder and Mrs. Robert (Evelyn) Searls of New Paris; one brother, Gene of South Bend; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A brother, Harold preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home in Goshen. + 6-2-1983
Wade Alfred Allen, who began his mercantile career in LaGrange County at Mongo in 1873, 54 years ago, died on Thursday of last week at his home in Howe. Funeral was Monday from St. James Chapel at Howe School. Burial Riverside Cemetery. He was born on Aug. 11, 1849 in Yorkshire, England near Leeds, the son of Richard and Sarah Williamson Wade. His mother died in England and he and his father came to the United States in 1857, locating on a farm near White Pigeon, Mich. He was married on Sept 8, 1874 to Ella Elleva Chase, whose death occurred ten years later. She was the mother of 3 children, Richard Allen, who died in infancy, Dr. Frank C. and Dr. Alfred A. He was married on March 19, 1885 to Sarah F. Hawk of Mongo. She, with 4 children, Roscoe H. of N.Y.C., Mrs. Leroy E. Zuck of Howe, R. Paul of Boston and Mrs. Harry W. Haglind of Howe; and 12 grandchildren survive. He was a member of St. Mark’s Parish at Howe, a charter member of the Masonic and Pythian Lodges at Howe and a Knight Templar. + No date
Wade Charles W, son of Robert and Jane Giles Wade, was born at Fingall, Canada, Aug. 28, 1840, and died in Springfield Twp, LaGrange County, Ind. April 27, 1911, aged 70 years, 7 months and 29 days. In 1867 he was married to Hattie Waterhouse who died 3 years later. He married Harriet Arrilla Newnam in 1875 and she died in 1904. He lived practically all his life in Springfield Twp on the old home farm northeast of Applemanburg. He was the 5th child of a family of 8 children, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Sarah Jane and Walter, deceased, John, Helen and Henry surviving. Funeral Friday from the East Springfield Church. + 4-22-1911
Wade Donna Belle, 74, of Syracuse, died in her residence May 16, 1995. She was born October 5, 1920 in Noble County to William and Emmaretta (Ott) Huntsman. On May 27, 1978 she married Harry J. Wade Jr. in Albion. She had lived in Albion and Ligonier before moving to Syracuse in 1983. She retired after 27 years with Monsanto Co. in Ligonier. She was a member of Solomon Creek Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Richard (Barbara) DeBolt, and Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Sims; a stepson, Roy C. Wade. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 7 sisters. Memorial services Saturday in Solomon Creek Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 5-16-1995
Wade Erwin, 68, 401 N. Summit St., Nappanee, died Friday at his home. He was a resident of Ligonier until 8 years ago when he moved to Syracuse Lake. A week ago he moved to Nappanee. Born Dec. 20, 1905, his parents were Norman and Ollie (Crockett) Wade. He married the former Margaret Hewitt in 1930 in Auburn. She survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Rue Dee (Judy) Marker, Bremen; a son, Jerry in the military in Md.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Fancil, Goshen; a brother, Ralph, rural Bristol; and one grandchild. Services Monday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1974
Wade Frank C, physician and community leader at Howe for 40 years, was buried in Riverside Cemetery there last Sunday. + No date
Wade Frank Harold Jr, 85, of Noble County, died Aug. 16, 2008 at his home. He was a farmer and had been employed at Schuman's Trucking and retired from LML in June 1983. A graduate of Wolf Lake High School he served as church pianist for 22 years and was a member of Ormas Baptist Church and Noble County Farm Bureau. He was born June 22, 1923 to Frank and Mildred (Harper) Wade. He married Dorothy Barnes on Jan. 27, 1951. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Lori Wade of Columbia City; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Barbara and Lonnie Halsey, Brenda Reynolds and Linda and Earl Bromley of Columbia City; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Freshour Starkey, and a great-grandson. Services Aug. 29 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. ^ 8-19-2008
Wade Gertrude (Knight), 84, Ligonier, died today in Kendallville Nursing Home following a stroke. She was a lifetime resident of the Ligonier area. Surviving is a son, Ronald, Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Services Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Wade Harry J Jr "Jim", 82, of Syracuse, died January 25, 1997 in his residence. He was born in Washington County, Va. to Harry J. and Mary (Johnson) Wade. His first wife, Mary Alice Farne, died in 1971. On May 27, 1978 in Albion he married Donna Belle Huntsman. She died May 16, 1995. He had lived in Berwind, W.Va., before moving to Ligonier in 1962. He was a retired coal miner and had worked at Monsanto Co. in Ligonier and Tower Ribbon in Topeka. He was a member of Solomon Creek United Methodist Church in Syracuse. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Edna) Sims of Greensboro, N.C., and Mrs. Richard (Barbara) DeBolt of Ligonier; a son, Roy of Butler; 2 sisters, Blanche Webb and Evelyn Hart of Bristol, Va.; a brother, Howard of Lakeland, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Alice in 1970; a son, Harry J. III in 1985; and 3 brothers, Bill, Lee and Lewis. Funeral Tuesday in Solomon Creek Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-25-1997
Wade Herbert H, 69, R. 1, Kimmell, died Friday at his residence. He was born July 9, 1917 in Ligonier to Shirley Hostetter and Wiona Wade. He married Bonnia Hicks on Nov. 27, 1949 in Ligonier. She died in 1984. He married again Oct. 19, 1985 in Ligonier to Susie Reasoner. He was employed by Essex Wire in Ligonier where he retired in 1978. He served in the U.S. Army in WW II, was a member of American Legion Post 243; VFW Post 3931 and attended the Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Chokey, Nappanee, and Mrs. Ralph (Terry) Reasoner, Ligonier; 2 stepsons, Roger Reasoner, Fort Wayne and Ralph Reasoner, Ligonier; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Conner, Ligonier; 2 brothers, Harold Hostetter, Syracuse and Maurice Hostetter, Goshen; 4 sisters, Mrs. John (Donnabelle) Flint, Pico Rivera, Calif., Mrs. Wilma Salor, Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Peggy Haucks, Whittier, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Frederick, Glendale, Calif. Services Tuesday at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-22-1987
Wade Hilda M, 56, of rural Churubusco, was found dead Tuesday at her residence. A lifetime resident of Churubusco, she was born March 26, 1942 to Luey J. and Florence (Ott) Wade. Surviving are a son, William W. of Fort Wayne; a brother and sister-in-law, Everett O. and Deloris Rhodes of Pleasant Lake; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Donald Larue of Brownsville, Texas, Marilyn and Arthur Helgesen of Churubusco, and Nancy and H. Norman Stump of Kimmell; and a granddaughter, Jessica Wade. She was preceded in death by a brother Gary Allen Wade on August 6, 1960. Funeral Saturday in Second Ward Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 1-30-1999
Wade James F, 69, 89 Eunice Av., died Thursday in his home. Born June 10, 1905 in Noble County, he was the son of Richard and Eva (Mullins) Wade. He married Opal Moore Jan. 27, 1935. He was a retired employee of Kraft Foods and honorary Woodman of America, Columbia City Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Opal; one brother, Frank H., R. 3, Columbia City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Frederick (June) Fishback, Speedway, and Mrs. Earle (Rose Ann) Eversman, Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 1-?-1975
Wade John C, 70, died at his home in Kendallville last Sunday from Bright’s disease. He had been a resident of that city and an employee of McCray Refrigerator plant for the past 20 years. Surviving are the widow; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Lower and Miss Alice Wade of Noblesville; and 2 brothers, Luther of Noblesville and William of Carmel. Funeral Wednesday from the M. E. Church in that city. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Wade Louis Edward Jr, 56, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in his home. He was Wayne Twp assessor the past 16 years and had served on the Kendallville city council. He was born February 16, 1942 in McDowell County, Berwind, W.Va. to Lewis E. and Betty Wade. On August 28, 1961 he married Patricia Gail Hicks. A 1960 graduate of high school in McDowell County, War, W. Va., he joined the U.S. Navy and was Yeoman Third Class at the time of his honorable discharge in 1964, having served during the Cuban crisis and the Vietnam Conflict. He was a scoutmaster, a member of VFW Post 2749, Moose and Eagles Lodges and American Legion Post 86 and attended Wayne Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are his mother and his wife; 2 sons, Louise "Ed" III, and Timothy O. of Kendallville; 2 grandchildren, Heather and Cameron Wade; his grandmother, Lena Whitten of Canebreak; 6 sisters, Evelyn Krotzer of Kendallville, Bonnie Woody of Brimfield, Brenda Swank of Logan, Ohio, Mary Tritt of Columbus, Ohio, and Barbara Benton and Ginger Snook of Goshen; and a brother, Larry A. of Brimfield. He was preceded in death by his father; 3 brothers, Ronald, Donald and Allen; and a sister, Betty Gaye Sheets. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 9-2-1998
Wade Margaret K, 90, died March 6, 2003 at Elkhart General Hospital. She had worked as a cook in the Ligonier school system, at Wirk Garment in Ligonier and at Chore-Time in Milford, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Stone's Hill Community Church. She was born in Ligonier Aug. 12, 1912 to Lee and Leafa May (Locke) Hewitt. She married Erwin Wade in 1930 in Auburn. He died in 1974. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Faith Wade of Belcamp, Md.; a granddaughter, Kimberly Taylor of Wakarusa; 2 great-grandchildren, Ambria and Maliq Taylor; and a sister, Joan Robbins of Portland. Preceding her in death was a daughter, Judy K. Marker in June 2000; 4 brothers and one sister. Services Thursday at Ulrey Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 3-10-2003
Wade Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Hough, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George White, N. Cavin St., on April 12, 1934, aged 80 years, 5 months and 18 days. She was born in McKeesport, Penn., Oct. 24, 1853, and married Edward Wade Oct. 21, 1875. They had 10 children, Norman Wade, Mrs. George White, Windfield Wade, Wilbur Wade and Mrs. Wyiona Hostetter of Ligonier, Wesley Wade and Alvin Wade of Battle Creek, Mich., Dwight Wade of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Frances Clemens of Toledo, Ohio. She also leaves her sister, Mrs. Jacob Beckner and her brother, Andrew Hough; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. * 1934
Wade Mary Alice, 53, 104 E. Fifth St., died Wednesday at her home. She was born March 30, 1918 in McDowell, W. Va. to William and Helen (Chrissman) Farne and was married in 1938 to Harry A. Wade Jr. She had resided here 6 years, moving from Berwind, W. Va. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Raymond Sims, Cromwell, and Mrs. Larry Kilgore, Ligonier; 2 sons, Harry III, and Roy of Ligonier; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Riggsby and Mrs. Geraldine Robinson of Va., and Mrs. Ruth Wade, Huntington, W. Va.; one brother, Roy, Churchill, Tenn., and 9 grandchildren. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-?-1971
Wade Mildred Mary, 92, a resident near Ormas, died May 4, 1991 at her home. She was born July 15, 1898 in Grundy County, Ill., a daughter of William and Sarah Ann Kay Harper. She was educated in the Morris, Ill., public schools. On April 21, 1920 she married Frank H. Wade and they established their home on the Wade farm just north of Ormas. They spent all their married life on the same farm. He died May 29, 1990. She was a member of the B.T. Roberts Free Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, F. Harold Jr. of Columbia City; 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Florence Ruth Starkey and 7 brothers and sisters. Funeral today at B. T. Roberts Church. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 5-29-1991
Wade Minerva Catharine (Young) was born in Tuscarawas County, O. Sept. 1820; died Dec. 19, 1898, age 69 years 3 months. Settled in early fifties. ^ 6-9-1899
Wade Ollie, 90, died Saturday in Elkhart Hospital after suffering a stroke. Born March 19, 1880 in Ligonier, she was the daughter of James and Mary (Bowser) Crockett. She was married to Norman Wade, who died in 1948, and had lived her entire life in Ligonier. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Helen Fancil, Goshen; 2 sons, Ralph, Elkhart, and Erwin of Syracuse; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Ulrey Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 12-?-1970
Wade Ralph, 66, died Saturday in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a former Ligonier resident, living in Bristol the past 3 years and before that in Elkhart. Funeral was June 24 at Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Born in Ligonier on Sept. 30, 1908, he was the son of Norman and Ollie (Crockett) Wade. He married Blanche Sheley on March 26, 1932 in Albion. She survives along with a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Dorma) Metzger; and a son, Dennis, both of Elkhart; a sister, Mrs. Helen Fancil, Goshen; and 6 grandchildren. + 6-?-1975
Wade Robert, 58, 208 Pigeon St., Ligonier, died after a 5-months illness Friday in Goshen Hospital. He was born July 24, 1915 in Bristol, Va. to Harry J. and Mary (Johnson) Wade. He married Pearl Baker Aug. 19, 1946 and the couple had lived in Ligonier 8 years. A veteran of WW II, he was employed by Monsanto, Ligonier. Surviving are the wife and parents; 2 sons, Kenneth, Wolf Lake, and Gary, Kimmell; 4 brothers, William and C. H. of Huntington, H. V., Harry Jr., Ligonier, and Lewis, Kendallville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Blanche Webb and Mrs. Evelyn Gross of Bristol. The body has been returned to Bristol, Va. for services there. + 9-?-1973
Wade Susie M, 65, R. 1, Kimmell, died January 12, 1990 at the home of her daughter in Ligonier. She was born in St. Joseph County, Ind., to Cornelius and Laura (Bolenbaugh) Nash. She married Robert Reasoner June 4, 1944 in Pierceton. On October 19, 1985 in Ligonier she married Herbert Wade, who died in 1987. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and former employee of the Dairy Point restaurant in Ligonier, a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church, Albion OES No. 178, Kendallville Eagles Lodge No. 985 Auxiliary and Albion American Legion Post 246 Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Conner of Ligonier; 2 sons, Roger Reasoner of Fort Wayne and Ralph Reasoner of Ligonier; a half-sister, Fern Brodie of Akron, Ohio; 5 brothers, Gail Nash of Warsaw, Dwight Nash of Hillman, Mich., Neal Nash of South Bend, Keith Nash of Plymouth and Harold R. Nash of Lutz, Fla.; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-12-1990
Wade William, 69, of Ligonier, died at the Epworth Hospital at South Bend. Funeral was Sunday at the Methodist Church in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow, Hannah; 2 daughters, Mrs. T. L. Hogans Jr. of South Bend, and Mrs. E. J. Forler of Detroit; 6 grandchildren. + 7-?-1938
Wade Zelta Vanita died Monday from a heart attack. Funeral was this afternoon at St. James Episcopal Church at Howe of which she was a member. Burial, Riverside Cemetery. She is survived by her husband; Dr. Alfred A. Wade; 3 sons, Ainsworth of Sturgis, Frank on the Shipshewana faculty this year, and Alfred Allen at home; a daughter, Alice Vivian at Indiana University; a sister, Vivian Beecher of LaGrange and 2 brothers, Charles Beecher of LaGrange and Vere Beecher of Fort Wayne. She was born at LaGrange Dec. 21, 1891, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Beecher. She was married to Dr. Wade Aug. 31, 1911. She was a member of DAR and Klinger Lake Country Club. + 9-28-1937
Wadsworth Elihu, an old resident of Allen Twp, died on Sunday last of lung fever. He came to this country in 1836 and settled on the farm (then in the wilderness) on which he had lived continuously ever since. He was 80 years of age last June. His wife preceded him in death by several years. He was the father of 5 children. Two sons, Edwin and William, died a few years ago of consumption, and Mrs. Chloe E. Parker, his daughter, died last Feb. of the same disease. There remains now of the family only Joseph T. of Allen Twp and H. E. of LaPorte, the oldest and youngest sons. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-23-1882 ^ 11-16-1882
Wadsworth Henry, for many years editor of the LaPorte Argus, died at his home in that city Friday while at the dinner table of heart disease at the age of 67. He was a son of the late Elihu Wadsworth who came to Noble County as early as 1836 and settled on a tract of land in Allen Twp, then a forest, a mile and a half south of this city, now owned and occupied by Mr. D. J. Smith and where Mr. Wadsworth was born. He was a brother of the late Joseph T. Wadsworth of Allen Twp and is an uncle to E.E. and J.G. Wadsworth and Mrs. Mae (Parker) Walling of this city. He left this vicinity about 40 years ago and engaged in the hardware business in company with the late Dr. A S. Parker, his brother-in-law. In 1869 he went to LaPorte and took the business management of the LaPorte Argus. He was a staunch Democrat and for several years was a member of the board of control of the Northern Indiana State Prison. He also served one or more terms as postmaster in this city. He leaves a wife, a son, Dudley L. of Michigan City, and 2 daughters, Mrs. B. G. Whitehad of Goshen and Mrs. D. H. McGill of LaPorte. The funeral was Monday. ^ 5-4-1906
Wadsworth Joseph T, Allen Twp, settled in 1838; died Sept. 17, 1894, aged 63 years, 11 months and 13 days. ^ 6-14-1895
Wadsworth Rachael was born in Portage County, Ohio near the town of Kent in August 1827; and died April 12, aged 73 years 8 months and 17 days. She came with her parents to DeKalb County and settled near the present site of Auburn in the very early settlement of that place. She was married there to Lorenzo Lockwood in 1844. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters. Mr. Lockwood died March 29, 1853. She was married to Joseph T. Wadsworth Nov. 19, 1865, who died Sept. 17, 1894. She was the mother of 6 children, all living. In poor health, she was cared for her daughter Mrs. Rose Dosch, who resides on the old homestead about one mile south of this city. Funeral was at the residence Sunday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery ^ 4-19-1901
Wager Lucile S, 86, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Valparaiso, she had lived most of her life in Fort Wayne and was retired from the Social Security Administration in Fort Wayne. Surviving are a sister, Eileen Anderson of Cromwell, and several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday in Klaehn’s Chalfant-Perry Chapel. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 3-1-1989
Waggoner Charles E, 23, Ligonier, died Friday in an auto accident near Westfield, N.Y. He was a lifelong resident of Noble County, born February 18, 1968 in Elkhart County, the son of Frederick J. and Sarah S. (Crothers) Waggoner. In December 1988 in Fitchburg, Mass., he married Davita Navaro. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and an employee of Middlebury Hardwood. Surviving are his wife; his father, Frederick J. of Goshen, his mother Sarah of Ligonier; one son, John of Ligonier; one brother, James of Buchanan, Mich.; and 3 sisters, Christine Coffing, Annette Short and Ellen Waggoner, all of Ligonier. One son preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 3-?-1991
Waggoner Cyril E, 32, died Monday at Irene Byron Sanatorium. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Pearl Gould of this city, and two half-sisters, Lorene Gould and Mrs. Ralph Burger, both of this city. Funeral Wednesday at the home of his mother. + 11-?-1938
Waggoner Felix Howard, 73, died Aug. 5, 2002 at Goshen Hospital. He worked for International Harvester, Fort Wayne, for 23 years and retired from Kidd & Co. in 1989 after 5 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ in LaGrange. He was born Dec. 29, 1928 in Tullahoma, Tenn. to Daniel and Mary Eliz (Todd) Waggoner. He married Doris Blanche Evans Nov. 29, 1947 in Manchester Tenn. Surviving are his wife in Kimmell; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Meladie of Memphis, Tenn., and Rick and Larry of Kimmell; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Jimm Midlinger of Terre Haute; a brother and sister-in-law, Houston Daniel and Tina Waggoner of Estill Springs, Tenn.; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 8-7-2002
Waggoner Rick, 56, of Kimmell, died at his home on Dec. 1, 2008. He worked for 5 years for Fort Wayne Drug Co. and 16 years for Utilimaster at Wakarusa. He was born Sept. 27, 1952 in Fort Wayne to Felix and Doris Waggoner. Surviving are his mother; 2 brothers, Larry of Kimmell and Michael (Melodie) of Memphis, Tenn.; and a sister, Debra (Jimm) Nidlinger of Terre Haute. Services Dec. 4 at Ulrey-Renner & Brazzell Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 12-3-2008
Waggoner Sarah S, 49, of Ligonier, died December 14, 1994 in Ligonier Health Facility. She was born in Ligonier January 1, 1945 to Robert and Florence (Cornforth) Crothers. A lifetime Ligonier resident, she attended Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, James of Buchanan, Mich.; 3 daughters, Christine Coffing and Annette Short of Ligonier, and Ellen S. of Albion; a brother Roger Crothers of Ligonier; a sister, Cynthia Hess of Huntington; and 8 grandchildren. One son and one grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home. + 12-14-1994
Waggoner William A was stillborn Tuesday in McCray Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Charles E. and Davita E. (Navaro) Waggoner; a brother, John at home; grandparents, Luis and Leona Navaro of Chicago, Doris Navaro of Fitchburg, Mass., and James Waggoner and Sarah Waggoner of Ligonier; great-grandparents, Charles and Davida Tibbets of Fitchburg, Edna Navaro of Chicago, and Robert and Florence Crothers of Ligonier. Graveside services Friday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-23-1990
Wagner - a boy aged 6 and a girl aged 4, children of Frank Wagner at Cromwell, burned to death last week in his barn. They were playing in the barn and it is supposed set it on fire. ^ 6-22-1883
Wagner Ada Margaret, 92, died May 12, 2001 in Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Home. She was a secretary and worked at Puritan Ice Cream, Kraft, Ind., and Kendallville Foundry. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. She was born Feb. 1, 1909 in Fort Wayne to Henry and Lena (Papp) Koenig. She married Maurice G. Wagner in Kendallville on Aug. 1, 1929. He died Dec. 31, 1975. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Carol Wagner of Huntertown; 2 grandchildren, Wendy and Robert Wagner; and 3 great-grandchildren, Landon, Austin and Benjamin Wagner. One sister, Georgie Koenig, preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 5-13-2001
Wagner Amelia, 66, native and lifelong resident of Kendallville and widow of the late William Wagner, died at her home from a heart attack. Surviving are 2 sons and 2 daughters, Herbert and Maurice Wagner, Mrs. Hilda Taylor, Mrs. Gertrude Essky; one sister, Mrs. Clara Coffel; and one brother, Henry Hamer, all of Kendallville. Funeral Monday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1935
Wagner Augustus H, died at Kansas City, Mo. on March 15. He was a stepson of John Q. Whitford of this city, having been with Mr. Whitford very much of the time after he was 10 years old. He left here in April 1887 and had been engaged as a telegraph operator in the vicinity of Kansas City since that time. In December last he married Fannie Baily. His father died while he was very young, his mother died nearly 7 years ago and his only sister died in July 1886. His mother and sister died of consumption and his disease was much the same. His remains were brought to this city for interment, which took place Sunday. + 3-15-1888 ^ 3-23-1888
Wagner Bertha F, 76, died Monday in Blake Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. A native of Pittsburgh, she had moved to Bradenton in 1960. Surviving are her husband, Harry; two sons, seven grandchildren; three sisters, Alberta Wakeman, LaOtto, Myrtle Ringle and Mary Stapleton, Fort Wayne,; and a brother, Albert Gongaware, also Fort Wayne. Services April 11 in Bayshore Funeral Home, Bradenton, Fla. Burial, Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Fla. ~ 4-19-1984
Wagner Bertha M, 76, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. She was born May 11, 1891 in London, England, and had resided in Kendallville 48 years. Her husband, Frank, preceded her in death 33 years ago. Survivors include three sons, Jesse W., rural Avilla, Noble, Marion, Ind., and Russell, Kendallville; one sister, Mabel Schmuly of California, Mo.; two brothers, Edward Lovick, Silver Springs, Mo., and Robert Lovick of New York; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-17-1967 + 8-?-1967
Wagner Carl, 65, of R. 3, Kendallville, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville Nov. 1, 1914, the son of William and Maude (Thompson) Wagner. On Feb. 20, 1937 in Huntertown, he married Veneta V. Gillett, who survives. He was a lifetime resident of Kendallville and had been employed by Flint & Walling, Campbell Hardware and was retired from Reliable Tool. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Nina Rasler, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Acker, and Mrs. Kenneth (Ann) Bailey, all Kendallville; and three brothers, Harold and William, both Kendallville, and Walter of Garrett. Four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery. + 4-?-1980
Wagner Charles A, of 302 McLean St., died today in Goshen Hospital following surgery. He was born in Warsaw, the son of John and Nora (McCoy) Wagner. In 1937 in Huntertown he married Jeannette Wills. He had lived in Ligonier 50 years and was a retired grocer. He was a member of Methodist Church in Warsaw and the Ligonier Elks. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Roxana) Heintzelman and Gwen Wagner of Lake Wawasee; 2 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-16-1981
Wagner Charlotte, 78, died Friday at her Kendallville home, where she resided for 37 years. She was the widow of Lewis Wagner. She is survived by 3 children of a former marriage, Bert Strater and Mrs. Gary Stevick of Kendallville, and Claude Strater of this county; 2 brothers, S. L. Fryer of Ligonier and Henry W. Fryer of Kendallville. Funeral was Monday . + 3-?-1938
Wagner Earle, 72, 1032 Town St., Kendallville, died Sunday at his residence from a sudden heart attack. Born in Wilmington, Ohio, March 22, 1905, he was the son of William Adam and Maude Janella (Thompson) Wagner. He married Sadie A. Mapes in 1935 in Kendallville. He resided in Kendallville the past 42 years, moving from Wilmington. He was a retired employee of the Fort Wayne Hospital and Training Center. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Rosemary) Clark; one son, Robert E.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Leland (Nina) Rasler, Mrs. Raymond (Evelyn) Acker and Mrs. Kenneth (Anna) Bailey, all of Kendallville; 4 brothers, Harold, Rome City, Walter, Garrett, Carl and William of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 3-?-1978
Wagner Elizabeth E, 94, died Sept. 21, 2003 at Shepherd of the Hill. She and her husband operated Wagner Insurance where she was a bookkeeper and secretary. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She was born Sept. 19, 1909 in Kendallville to Will H. and Minnie R. (Todd) Weil. She married Erich D. Wagner on Aug. 23, 1931 in Kendallville. He died Feb. 19, 1985. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sara and James Mieras of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Betty Wagner of Valparaiso; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Lung; and 2 brothers, Paul and Ralph. Services Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-22-2003
Wagner Emma, stepdaughter of J. Q. Whitford, died this morning from consumption. ^ 7-9-1886
Wagner Erich D, 74, of 200 N. Park Ave., Kendallville, died Tuesday at his residence in Bonita Springs, Fla. He was born in Kendallville March 29, 1910, the son of Henry and Sarah (Engelbrecht) Wagner. On Aug. 23, 1931 in Kendallville he married Elizabeth E. Weil. A lifetime Kendallville area resident, he had been in the insurance business for over 40 years with Wagner Insurance Co. He was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Sara) James of Wolcottville; a son, William H. of Valparaiso; 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A brother, Arthur E., preceded him in death. Services Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-19-1985
Wagner Ernest, 69, died at his home here last Thursday of a cancerous growth. Born in Germany, he came to this community when he was 16 years old and had resided here since. For many years he was employed as a moulder at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. In 1923 he organized Puritan Ice Co. and was its president at the time of his death. In 1898 he married Miss Emilie Detering, who died in 1938. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Oscar Raatz of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Ralph Atz of this city; 5 grandchildren and two brothers, Charles of Toledo and Henry of this city. Funeral Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1939
Wagner Esther, 82, died in Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Fairfield Twp, DeKalb County in 1897, the daughter of William and Sarah Tritch. She was a 1915 graduate of Kendallville High School. She graduated from Capitol University in Columbus. She taught in DeKalb County schools until her marriage in 1920 to Clyde Wagner of Defiance, Ohio. He preceded her in death. Survivors include 2 children, William of Woodsfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Jeanne Harowski of Dayton; 6 grandchildren; one sister, Clara Tritch of Niles, Mich., and Royal Tritch of R. 3, Kendallville. Funeral will be Monday at Rutherford Funeral Home, Columbus. + 2-?-1979
Wagner Esther Marie, 48, of 412 Prospect Ave., died Tuesday in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in New Paris May 9, 1932, she was the daughter of Ullin and Grace (Price) Cart. On Oct. 16, 1971 in Fort Smith, Ark., she married Russell Wagner. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Pam Rollins of Albion; 4 sisters, Maxine Kilgore of Wolf Lake, Kathleen Leach of Fla., Arleen Fought of Elkhart, and Shirley Espada of Goshen; 4 brothers, Harold of Goshen, Carl of Elkhart, Jim of Ligonier, and Stanley of Pierceton. Services are tentatively set for Saturday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1980
Wagner George C, 40, WW veteran and a lifelong resident of Kendallville, died Friday at his home there from double pneumonia. Surviving are the widow; one son, George Jr. at home; one brother, Rev. Paul, Kirkwood, Mo. Funeral was Sunday from the home. Burial, Fairfield Cemetery, DeKalb County. + 11-?-1933
Wagner Harold, 81, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in New York on Oct. 5, 1900, he was the son of William and Maude (Thompson) Wagner. He was a painter and a veteran of WW I. Surviving are a daughter, Gloria Madison of Upland, Calif.; 3 sisters, Nina Rasler, Evelyn Acker and Mrs. Kenneth (Ann) Bailey, all of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Walter of Garrett, and William of Kendallville; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 sons and 7 brothers. Services Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 10-17-1981
Wagner Jeannette, 96, of Ligonier, died Tuesday in Goshen General Hospital. She was born August 21, 1902 in Ligonier to George and Lilly (Cuthauer) Wills. In 1937 she married Charles Wagner. He died in 1981. A lifetime area resident, she was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church and the Republican Party of Noble County. Surviving are a brother, James Wills of Elkhart; a sister, Helen Baker of Dayton, Ohio; 2 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 stepdaughters, Gwen Wagner and Roxena Heintzelman; 4 brothers, Abraham, Carl, Vern and Herbert Wills; and 3 sisters, Ethel Glaser, Amy Mann and Zona "Peg" Laland. Graveside services Saturday in Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-19-1999
Wagner Jesse W, 84, died February 3, 2000 at Oak Leaf Village in Ligonier. He was born September 3, 1915 in California, Mo., to Frank and Bertha (Lovett) Wagner. On May 15, 1937 in Albion he married Lucille Bowman. He was a truck driver for Kendallville Coal for 10 years, worked for Kendallville Foundry for 5 years and had been a janitor at East Noble High School for 15 years and had been a member of the Kendallville Police Reserves. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Ruth Thomas, and a son, Frank, both of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Smith; 2 brothers, Russell and Noble; and one sister, Ada. Services Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 2-23-2000
Wagner John H, 68, of 609 Sutton Dr., died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital. A native of Briceton, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He retired in 1962 from Pennsylvania Railroad after 25 years and retired from Allen Indiana Supplies Co. in 1972 after 10 years. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Kolb, Albion; a son, David L., Portland, Ore.; a brother, Carl W., Fort Wayne; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Anna Hall, Fort Wayne, Helen, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Marie Landgraff, Kendallville, and Mrs. Dorothy Wappes of Louisville, Ky. Services Friday in C. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 1-?-1978
Wagner Lena, 52, died at the family home Monday from dropsy and gangrene. Born in Kendallville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seidel, she married Louis Wagner in 1886. She had lived there all her life. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Rev. Paul of Kirkwood, Mo., George of that city; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Florence Spencer of Goshen, and Mrs. Lenora Shinn of Kendallville. + 1-?-1923
Wagner Lucille H, 85, of Kendallville, died Oct. 26, 2004 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Kendallville. She was a cook at Miller's Restaurant and a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was born Feb. 16, 1919 in Kendallville to Hiram and Harriett (Luttman) Bowman. On May 15, 1937 in Albion she married Jesse William Wagner, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Thomas of Kendallville; a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Joan Wagner of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Mary Smith on July 1, 1998; a sister, Helen; and 3 brothers, Warren, Roscoe and Arthur Bowman. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ^ 11-2-2004
Wagner Martian Viola, 68, died Monday in Miller’s Merry Manor. She was a Chicago native but had lived most of her life in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband, Harold J.; two sons, Larry D. of LaOtto, and Terry L. of Fort Wayne; three sisters, ? Mell of Battle Creek, Norma Custard of Atlanta, and Elanor Andrews, Wolcottville; three brothers, Wester Bakalar of Kamaela, Hawaii, Ted Bakalar of Northport, Fla., and Jerry Bakalar of Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. Services June 21 in Emmaus Lutheran Church. Burial, Concordia Cemetery. ~ 6-27-1989
Wagner Maurice G, 70, 417 Pleasant St., Kendallville, died Wednesday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born to William and Amalia (Hemer) Wagner on Feb. 22, 1905 in Kendallville. On Aug. 3, 1929 he married Ada Koenig in Kendallville. He was a retired machinist who worked for Flint & Walling Co. and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He is survived by his widow; a son, Richard, Huntertown; and 2 grandchildren, Wendy and Robert. Funeral will be Friday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1975
Wagner Richard H, 82, of rural Huntertown, died October 12, 2012, at the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born on January 25, 1930, in Kendallville, the only child of Maurice G. and Ada M. (Koenig) Wagner. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1947. He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and was married in Kendallville on August 2, 1953, to Carol D. Marks. Employed for 41 years at General Electric in Fort Wayne, he retired from there in 1988. He was a member of Our Hope Lutheran Church in Huntertown. Surviving relatives include his wife; 2 children, Wendy Wagner of Kouts and Robert (Leanne) Wagner of LaOtto; 3 grandsons, Landon (Amy) Wagner, Austin (Samantha) Wagner, and Benjamin (Katie)Wagner; 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Oct. 15 at Our Hope Lutheran Church, Huntertown. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ^ 10-13-2012
Wagner Rose Mary, 52, of 1104 Town St., Kendallville, died Friday in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 19, 1936, she was the daughter of Salvatore and Mary (Banning) Valenziano. On Aug. 21, 1965 in Auburn she married Robert E. Wagner. She lived in this area 38 years, moving from Chicago. She had been employed by South Side Market, McCray Hospital, Atz Furniture and Harman’s Market and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Surviving are her mother in Cosperville; her husband; a daughter, Pam (Nesbitt) Baker of Kendallville; a son, Randy L. Nesbitt of Wawaka; three sisters, Verna Weichel of West Palm Beach, Fla., Lenora Beinstock of Ligonier, and Patricia Valenziano of Chicago; 4 brothers, Chester of Palatine, Ill., Nicholas of Rolling Meadow, Ill., Salvatore of Chicago, and Marty of West Palm Breach; and 5 grandchildren. Services Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 4-21-1989
Wagner Russell Leroy "Rabbit", 74, of Kendallville, died Wednesday at home. He was born in California, Mo. January 31, 1918 to John and Bertha Mae (Lovett) Wagner. He moved to Kendallville in 1921 and had worked for the Kendallville and Newnam foundries and was a self-employed painter. Surviving are 2 brothers, Jesse of Kendallville and Noble of Lake George. Graveside services Saturday in Lake View Cemetery. + 5-12-1993
Wagner Sadie Aline, 76, of 1032 Town St., Kendallville, died today at Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in South Milford April 6, 1906, she was the daughter of John and Dolly (Barhydt) Mapes. In 1935 in Kendallville she married Earle Wagner, who died March 19, 1978. A lifetime area resident, she was employed for many years as a waitress at the V&A Restaurant. She was a member of the First Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Rose Mary Clark of Kendallville; 4 sons, Roy Waldron of Ariz., Donald Gillespie of Ligonier, Dick Gillespie of Texas, and Bob Wagner of Kendallville; several grand and great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Effie Wagner of Garrett, Ruth Whitford of Kendallville, and Helen Mapes of Calif.; 2 brothers, Floyd and Frank Mapes of Elkhart; 7 stepsisters and 4 stepbrothers. A daughter, Jacquelyn Bates, and 2 brothers, Earl and Harvey Mapes, preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. + 3-15-1983
Wagner Timothy Allen, 44, of Albion, died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2008 at home. He was a welder for Kneppers in Albion and had worked at World Class Wire & Cable in Columbia City. He was a member of American Legion Post 246. On Aug. 4, 2004 he married Mary Schultis in Avilla. He was born Oct. 8, 1963 in Columbia City to Frank Wagner and Nancy (Mettler) Smith. He was a 1982 graduate of Central Noble High School. Surviving are his mother in Columbia City; his wife; 2 sons, Kyle and Jacob Wagner; 2 daughters, Samantha and Emily Allred;a stepfather, William Smith; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Doug Smith of Columbia City and Dave and Kate Lotter of Churubusco; 6 sisters and 4 brothers-in-law, Delaina Cole of Columbia City, Tonya and Jack Martin of Syracuse, Vicki and Mike Tallent of Maryville, Tenn., Tammy and Steve Parkison of Crown Point, Debbie and Jeff Zickafoose of Columbia City and Deidra Wadman of New Castle. Services Tuesday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 3-1-2008
Wagner Veneta V, 78, died Nov. 4 at Kendallville Manor. She was born in Swan Twp July 27, 1911, the daughter of Charles and Etta (Warbington) Gillett. She married Carl Wagner Feb. 20, 1937 in Huntertown, and he died April 2, 1980. A lifetime Kendallville area resident , she was a retired sewing machine operator for Trenton Garment Co. Surviving are a daughter, Marcia Witmer of Weatherford, Texas. A sister preceded her in death. Services Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-14-1989 + 11-6-1989
Wagner Walter J, 77, Garrett, died Sunday at his residence. He was born Dec. 25, 1909 in Kendallville to William Adam and Maude (Thompson) Wagner. On March 13, 1933 he married Effie Mae Mapes. He had lived in Garrett for 12 years after moving from Kendallville. He worked at Flint & Walling as a machinist for 23 years. Surviving are a daughter, Elsie L. Simmons, Garrett; 3 sisters, Nina Rasler, Evelyn Acker and Ann Bailey, all of Kendallville; one brother, William Jr., Kendallville; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Three sons and 5 brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 9-13-1987
Wagner William Jr, 69, of Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born August 29, 1926 in Kendallville to William Adam and Maude (Thompson) Wagner. On February 25, 1950 he married Geneva Lee Lawson. He was a WW II U. S. Army veteran and member of American Legion Post 86. He had been employed 31 years by Reliable Tool & Machine in Kendallville, retiring in 1988. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Nancy Wagner and Terry and Amanda Wagner; and 3 sisters, Nina Rasler, Evelyn Acker and Anna Bailey, all of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Eight brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-28-1996
Wagoner Effie D, 67, died Saturday at Lutheran Home in Kendallville. She was born Sept. 26, 1919 to James and Della (Bayes) Sullivan in Greene County. Her parents and her stepmother, Mary Sullivan, preceded her in death. She married Joseph Wagoner who died in 1960. She worked at the King Shop in Bloomington and retired from her position at the shop in 1963. She was a member of the North Tacoma Christian Church in Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Eastern Star. Surviving are 3 children, Beverly Black of St. Petersburg, Fla., Patricia Cosand of Weisbaden, West Germany; a son, David of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Geneva Calhoun and Daisy Beemer of Indianapolis; one brother, Ray Sullivan of Wilmington; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at Day Mortuary Chapel, Bloomington. Burial, Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington. + 4-?-1987
Wagoner George D Jr., 82, died Feb. 25, 2004 in Melbourne, Fla. He was a museum curator, business manager and antique dealer and served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Melbourne. He was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Bowling Green, Ohio to George and Maree Wagoner. His ancestors were pioneers in Indiana and Ohio, moving from Stark County, Ohio to DeKalb County in 1848. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1939 and attended Indiana, Harvard and New York universities. He was preceded in death by a brother, John, and a sister, Mary McFadden Dean. Services Saturday in the chapel of Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-29-2004
Wagoner Joan C "Sally", 68, of 504 Colorado St., Andrews, died Monday at her residence. She was born in Kendallville Jan. 29, 1917 to Marvin and Ruth (Kress) Rimmel and had lived in Kendallville and Angola before moving to Andrews 5 years ago. She was a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Steuben County. Surviving are her husband, Byron; 2 sons, Roy E. and Robert E. Young of Andrews; a half-sister, Marjorie DeWolf of Vista, Calif.; and 3 granddaughters. There will be no services. + 3-25-1985
Wagoner John William, 38, died March 15, 1956 at his home in Muncie. A son of Mrs. Maree Wagoner and the late George Wagoner of Kendallville, he had been a resident of Muncie about 15 months. He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on July 11, 1917 and moved to Kendallville as a young boy with his parents. He was a cable splicer for Bell Telephone Co. He married Annalee Deal on May 12, 1940. He was a member of High St. Methodist Church in Muncie and Mishawaka Lodge 130 F&AM. Surviving are the widow and 2 daughters, Jeannine and Jaina Lee; and one son, John D., all at home; a brother, George D. Jr. of N.Y.C.; a sister, Mrs. Mary McFadden of Huntington; and his mother. Funeral was Monday at the A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1956
Wagoner Maree O, 92, of San Antonio, Texas, and formerly of Kendallville, died Saturday in Broadway Lodge, San Antonio. She was born in Dunbridge, Ohio, May 9, 1895. On Jan. 18, 1915 in Detroit, Mich., she married George D. Wagoner, who died Jan. 28, 1950. She moved from Kendallville to San Antonio 12 years ago. She had moved to Kendallville with the Auman Dept. Store in 1927 and in 1933 opened her own dress shop, Wagoner’s Apparel. The shop remained open until her retirement in 1970. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Dean of San Antonio; a son, George of Long Island, N.Y.; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. One son, John, preceded her in death in 1956. Also preceding her in death were a brother and a sister. Graveside services will be Thursday in Lake View Cemetery. + 7-19-1987
Wahl George of 333 N. State St., in his 85th year, died today. He came here from Germany in 1849, settling on a farm in the east part of Wayne Twp. He has been a resident of Kendallville for many years. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Frey. Funeral will be Monday at the house and at the German M. E. Church. Burial, Kammerer Cemetery. ^ 2-4-1911
Waikel Richard A, 59, of rural Albion, died Dec. 19, 2009 at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born on March 3, 1950 in Fort Wayne to William "Ed" and Helen (Buckmaster) Waikel. He was a 1968 graduate of North Side High School and for the last 15 years was a truck driver for Conway Freight. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenny Wells of LaOtto; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Kim Waikel of Fort Wayne and Brent and Jenny Waikel of Woodburn; 9 grandchildren, Ashleigh, Alexis and Alizabeth Goldey, Staci Wells, Jacob, Andrew, Kaleb, Taylor and Autumn Waikel; and 2 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Terry and Penny Waikel of Albion and Scott and Mary Waikel and Rodger Waikel of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a grandson,
Brandon Waikel. Funeral Dec. 23 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 12-21-2009
Waits Amaziah, 79, died Monday at his home 2 miles east of Kendallville. Born at Findlay, O., he came to Indiana with his parents when 18 years of age. He leaves 2 sons, Edward of Sheldon, Mo., and Reuben of Toledo, O.; one daughter, Mrs. O. E. Shaffer of Kendallville; one brother, Sidney; and 2 sisters, Misses Mollie and Eunice of Kendallville. Funeral was Wednesday at the late home. Burial at Allen Chapel. Noble Co Democrat 1-28-1926
Waits Nancy, wife of Amaziah Waits of Allen Twp who lived about 3 miles southwest of the city, died Tuesday from cancer. She leaves a husband and 2 sons, Edward and Reuben, and one daughter, Berniece. ^ 2-9-1909 Funeral will be Thursday from Allen Chapel. Burial, Allen Chapel Cemetery. ^ 2-10-1909 Daughter of Harrison and Loretta Whitford, she was born in Noble County April 20, 1847. She married Amaziah Waits Feb. 20, 1872 and moved to Barton County, Mo. They resided there 22 years. In 1894 they moved back to Indiana. She was a member of the M. P. Church. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren. ^ 2-25-1909
Waits Reuben and Rhoda died within 5 days of each other. He was born in Washington County, Penn. Sept. 19, 1811 and died July 13, 1898, aged 86 years and 10 months. He came to Wayne County, Ohio when 21 years of age, where on April 11, 1839 he married Rhoda Smith, and they had 5 sons and 5 daughters. He united with the Presbyterian Church at Apple Creek, O. when 26. She was born Jan. 25, 1822 in Wayne County, Ohio and died July 18, aged 76 years 5 months and 23 days. Of the 10 children, 2 sons and one daughter died in infancy. They leave 3 sons, 4 daughter, 3 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She leaves 2 brothers and one sister. Funeral for him was July 15 and her July 21 at the family residence one mile south of Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-22-1898
Waits Reuben J, about 73, former Albion resident, a retired Dunn & Bradstreet field representative, died Nov. 2, 1952 at his home in Fort Wayne. Funeral was Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Smith); and his daughter, Virginia at home; and a sister, Mrs. Oran Shaffer of Kendallville. + 11-?-1952
Wakeman Albert F, 80, died unexpectedly June 30, 1994 while mowing near his farm in Green Twp. He was born near Etna in Whitley County on May 29, 1914. He married Gladys Guiff in Noble County December 27, 1952. He grew up in the Etna area and moved to Green Twp in 1943. He was a farmer all his life. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ted (Jeanette) Erne and Mrs. Kim (Linda) Hyndman of Columbia City; a son, David M. of Columbia City; and 4 grandchildren. Private graveside services at Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-30-1994
Wakeman Alberta M, 76, died Monday at home. She was born Aug. 13, 1913 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of John and Maude (Fretz) Gongaware. On June 18, 1930 she married George Wakeman. She had lived most of her life in the Noble and Whitley County area. She retired in 1975 from Monsanto Corporation in Ligonier after 5 years and previously had worked at Blue Bell in Columbia City for 15 years. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Kay Geiger and Rosalie Wakeman of Churubusco; a son, Robert G. of R. 1, LaOtto; a sister, Myrtle Ringle of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-25-1989
Wakeman George, 82, of rural LaOtto, died April 15, 1992 in Whitley County Hospital. He was born in Swan Twp, Noble County, November 19, 1909 to Luther and Lydia (Shorts) Wakeman. On June 19, 1930 he married Alberta Gongaware, who died December 25, 1989. A lifetime resident of Allen and Noble counties, he had resided at his home north of Ege since 1959. He had been a farmer in Eel River and Swan Twps, retiring in 1979. Surviving are a son, Robert G. of LaOtto; 2 daughters, Rosalie Wakeman and Mrs. Harry (Kay) Geiger of Churubusco; a brother, Albert of Churubusco; a sister, Ellie Edsall of Albion; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. 4-15-1992
Wakeman Gladys, 75, of Columbia City, died July 14, 2008 in Miller's Merry Manor. She was born Sept. 10, 1932 in Noble County, a daughter of James and Rosabell (Kugler) Guiff. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1950. On Dec. 27, 1952 she married Albert F. Wakeman. He died in 1994. Surviving are her father in Churubusco; 3 children, Jeanette (Ted) Erne, Linda (Kim) Hyndman and David (Cindy) Wakeman of Columbia City; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gerald Guiff of Churubusco. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Audrey Valjack and Linda Guiff; and a brother, Harry Guiff. Service Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 7-16-2008
Wakeman Luther A, about 81, died Dec. 18, 1968 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elza (Ella) Edsall in Albion. He was born April 18, 1887 in White County, Ind., the son of George and Mary Margaret Foster Wakeman. He came to Noble County at an early age and had spent most of his lifetime in Green Twp. He was a retired farmer. Surviving also are 2 sons, George of LaOtto, and Albert of Churubusco; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. His wife died in Jan. 1960. Funeral was held at the funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1968
Wakeman Mary died at her home in Columbia City, the result of a fall. Funeral was Thursday at the Baptist Church in Ormas. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. Luther Wakeman of this county, who declares he is the only heir-at-law of his mother, has filed objection to the probate of the will of his mother in Whitley circuit court, claiming she was of unsound mind and incapable of making a will which would give practically all her estate to a foster daughter, Mrs. Mary B. Wolf of Mishawaka. + 10-?-1940
Wakeman Robert G, 79, died Jan. 15, 2010, at his rural LaOtto home. He was born in Noble County on Oct. 15, 1930, to Arthur G. and Alberta (Gongaware) Wakeman. On Sept. 2, 1950, he married Mary Ann Young. Bob was a lifetime Noble County farmer and a school bus driver for the East Noble School Corporation for 32 years. Surviving is his wife; a son and a daughter and their spouses, Lana J. and Stanley Whonsetler of Avilla, and Fred and Jackie Wakeman of LaOtto; five grandchildren, Angie (Deron) Clark, Matthew Whonsetler, John, Clark and Scott Wakeman; two great-grandchildren, Dathan and Davis Clark; a brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Ruth Anna Young. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral, Tuesday at the Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Swan Cemetery. ^ 1-17-2010
Wakeman Rosalie, 66, of Churubusco, died December 25, 2004 at her home. She was born March 28, 1938 in Wolf Lake to George and Alberta (Gongaware) Wakeman. Surviving are a son, Robert S. Wakeman of Churubusco; a sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Harry Geiger of Churubusco; a brother and sister-in-law Robert and Mary Ann Wakeman of LaOtto; 2 grandchildren, Austin T. and Ashlee N. Wakeman. She had been a forklift operator at Kautex Textron in Avilla for 10 years, retiring in 2002. Services at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 1-27-2005
Walburn Amanda was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1848, and died in her home in Green Twp, where she had lived for over 50 years, on Feb. 27, 1936, being 87 years, 6 months and 14 days old. Her parents were Jacob and Katherine Kutcher. There were 5 children in the family and only one brother, Henry of Jefferson Twp, survives her. The family came to Indiana in an early day and her whole life has been spent in Jefferson and Green Twps. As a young woman she married Isaac Workman. They had three children; one daughter died as an infant; another daughter, Ella, who was Mrs. Isaac Rosenogle, died 5 years ago; and one son, Norman Workman, survives. The father also is deceased. In 1882 she married David E. Walburn and to them 3 children were born, Mrs. D. G. Shaffer, Mrs. Charles Weeks, and William Walburn. There are 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Walburn died at Christmas time in 1921. Funeral at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Saturday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1936
Walburn Cecil Patrick, 86, died in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, today. He was born Dec. 20, 1889 in Noble County to Thomas and Mary (Flannery) Walburn. He married Ethel Freed July 15, 1911 in Noble County. He was a lifetime area resident and a former tile layer. Survivors are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Keck, Wolcottville, Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Bushing, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Marks, Massillon, Ohio; 3 sons, Ralph, Gobels, Mich., Charles, Kendallville, and Jack, Sheridan, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Welcome Swinehart, Albion; 26 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be Saturday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 2-?-1976
Walburn Charles B, 69, a former street department employee for the city of Kendallville, died Monday at VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 7, 1917 in Noble County, he was the son of Cecil and Ethel (Freed) Walburn. On Aug. 22, 1943 he married Ruth Ream. A veteran of WW II, he was a member of the Kendallville American Legion, VFW, Kendallville Eagles and Moose Lodges. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Melanie) Womack of Waterloo; 2 sons, Steven of Mason, Mich., and Dan of Midland, Mich.; 3 sisters, Ruth Keck of Wolcottville, Dorothy Marks of Hawaii, and Mary Bushing of Calif.; 2 brothers, Ralph of Ind., and Jack of Mich.; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral will be Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 12-29-1986
Walburn Clarence, about 80, of R. 3, Albion, died July 30, 1966 at McCray Hospital. A retired farmer, he was born May 30, 1886 in Noble County on the farm where he was making his home, the son of Perry and Matilda (Manett) Walburn. In 1911 he was married to Mildred Walburn. The past 9 years he was custodian of Green Center Elementary School. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Neil Kiester of Kimmell; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rolland and Wayne of Fort (line missing) Lloyd Whileman of Fort Wayne; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Stone of Monticello, and Mrs. Rolland Drummond of Indianapolis. Last rites were Tuesday at a Churubusco funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1966
Walburn David L, 36, 1214 W. Jefferson St., Fort Wayne, died Thursday in an automobile accident south of Ossian. Born Sept. 27, 1947 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Norma Jean (Diesler) and Edward G. Walburn. He was raised in Noble County where he graduated from Wolf Lake High School. He was a manager at the Spector Development Co. in Fort Wayne and was a member of Indian Village United Methodist Church and Fort Wayne YMCA. He is survived by 2 sons, Peter and Joseph; a daughter, Molly Joy; and one brother, Tom of Syracuse. Services Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-12-1984
Walburn Edward G, 83, of rural Cromwell, died July 9, 2004 at Life Care Center in LaGrange. He was a member of the Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club, Wolf Lake VFW, West Noble American Legion, Cromwell, Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine and Indian Village United Methodist Church. He was born March 14, 1921 in Green Twp, Noble County, to Otto and Beulah Mae (Wright) Walburn. On Oct. 1, 1944 in Norman, Okla., he married Norma Jean Deisler. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Cindy of Cromwell; 3 grandchildren, Peter Myers, Molly Faber and Joe Walburn; and 3 great-grandchildren, Madeline, Elisa and Amelia Faber. Preceding him in death were a son, David; and 2 sisters, Leonora and Lionana. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-10-2004
Walburn Edward H, about 88, (b.3-30-1861) a lifelong resident of this county, died Oct. 5, 1949 at the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla following a heart attack. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. William Fell of Albion, and Mrs. Orval Strouse of Wolf Lake; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Thomas of Brimfield. Funeral at Burr Oak Baptist Church last Friday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1949
Walburn Ethel M, 89, died at the Sacred Heart Home Wednesday. She was born May 17, 1892 in Noble County, the daughter of Charles and Lillie (Weimer) Freed. On July 15, 1911 in Noble County she married Cecil P Walburn who preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 daughters, Ruth Keck of Wolcottville, Mary Bushing of Fort Wayne, and Dorothy Marks of Massillon, Ohio; 3 sons, Ralph of Monticello, Charles of Kendallville, and Jack of Sheridan, Mich.; a brother, Minor Freed of Seattle, Wash.; 29 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 48 great-great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 3-3-1982
Walburn Frieda Lavere, 93, of Kendallville, died April 7, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. She was born Aug. 26, 1912 in Green Twp to Charles and Pearl (McCoy) Summers. She married Wayne Walburn on Dec. 22, 1928 in Collins. He died March 9, 1993. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Bonni and Thomas West of England and Joan Henderson of Harlingen, Texas; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Nancy of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Thelma; a son, Charles; a brother, Thad Summers; and 3 sisters, Mae Fry, Lauris Clouse and Edna Herendeen. Private services Monday at Riverview Cemetery. ^ 4-11-2006
Walburn Harold, 82, Kendallville, died March 21, 1994 in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. He was born December 26, 1911 in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, the son of Roy Elmer and Nellie May (Stillinger) Walburn. He retired from Signal Gas Co., Kendallville, where he worked as a deliveryman. He was a member of Second Time Around Club. He married Juanita Pauline Ragan in LaGrange on October 22, 1932. She died January 5, 1992. Surviving are 2 sons, Gordon, Rome City, and Warren, Auburn; a sister, Esther Darrow, Oliver Lake; and 3 grandsons. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 3-21-1994
Walburn Juanita Pauline, 79, died January 5, 1992 in the emergency room at McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born in Jefferson Twp, Noble County, December 2, 1912 to Jarrett Thomas and Jennie May (Kuhn) Ragan. On October 22, 1932 in LaGrange she married Harold E. Walburn. She had lived in Fort Wayne before returning to Kendallville in 1948. She retired from Uniform Printing Co. in Kendallville on February 7, 1975. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Gordon of Rome City and Warren of Auburn; a brother, Kenneth D. Ragan of Kendallville; and 3 grandchildren. One son preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 1-5-1992
Walburn Liona Ruth, 13, daughter of Mrs. Beulah Walburn, Jefferson Twp, died at Lakeside Hospital from diphtheria. She was born Jan. 12, 1919 in Jefferson Twp., the daughter of Otto E. and Beulah Walburn. The father died in Dec. 1930 from injuries sustained while buzzing wood. Surviving are the mother; a sister, Leonore, and a brother, Edward. Short services, strictly private, were held Wednesday from the Irwin & Reyher Funeral Parlors. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1932
Walburn Lulu Naomi died at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville, on Oct. 17, aged 58 years, 7 months and 15 days. Born in Jefferson Twp, she was the daughter of James and Mary Jane Black. Surviving are one brother, J. O. Black of Fort Wayne; the husband, William; a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Weeks; 7 grandchildren. Funeral was at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion on Oct. 19. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1935
Walburn Mary, 74, of near Rome City, died at Lakeside Hospital, Kendallville, last Friday from pneumonia. Last rites were held at Albion Lutheran Church Sunday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. Surviving are the husband, Thomas; 2 daughters, Mrs. R. E. Pretz and Mrs. Ed Schutt; a son, Cecil; and a sister. + 11-?-1936
Walburn Mildred J, 85, of R. 1, Kimmell, died Monday in Whitley County Hospital. Born April 29, 1897 in Bladen, Neb., she was the daughter of Ira and Mary Jane Walburn. On Sept. 25, 1911 she married Clarence F. Walburn who died July 30, 1966. She was a lifetime Noble County resident. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Neil (Bernice) Kiester of R. 1, Kimmell; and 4 grandchildren whom she raised, Glen Altimus of Albion, Walter Altimus of R. 7, Columbia City, Mrs. Dan (Shirley) Smith of Ligonier, and Sandy Jones of Wawaka; 8 other grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Fern who died in infancy, and Myrtle preceded her in death as did 8 brothers and sisters. Services will be Thursday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-11-1983
Walburn Mina L, about 75, (b.3-26-1871) wife of Edward Walburn of ½ mile north of Burr Oak, died Sept. 11, 1946 from heart disease. She and her husband had been married for 55 years. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Bryan Fell of Albion, and Mrs. Orville Strouse of Wolf Lake; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Cleve Busz of Richmond. One son, Otto, preceded her in death. Funeral will be Friday at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1946
Walburn Otto E, only son of Edward and Mina Walburn, was born in Noble County near Green Center June 23, 1892; died Dec. 14, 1930 at Wolf Lake Hospital, aged 38 years, 5 months and 11 days. On Nov. 27, 1915 he married Beulah Wright. They had 3 children, Leonore, Liona and Edward G. He was the oldest of a family of 3 children, being the first to die. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Odd Fellows of Churubusco. Those left are his wife and children; father and mother, 2 sisters, Lalia of Fort Wayne, Lottie Strouse of Wolf Lake. Funeral was Dec. 16 at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1930
Walburn Roland P, 79, died Thursday at Three Rivers Convalescent Center. A native of Noble County, he lived in Fort Wayne most of his life. He retired in 1970 after 46 years with Perfection Biscuit Co. Surviving are 2 daughters, Joyce A. Teeple, Fort Wayne, and Sharon M. Brooks, Auburn; 3 sons, Robert S., Palmdale, Calif., Roger A., Fort Wayne, and John S., Auburn; a sister, Zella Whiteman; and a brother, Wayne, of Fort Wayne. Services were today in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 11-17-1983
Walburn Ruth A, 67, of 664 Dowling St., died Tuesday in Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Sturgis, Mich., June 11, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Clarissa (Benninghoff) Ream. On Aug. 22, 1943 in Kendallville she married Charles Walburn who died Dec. 29, 1986. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Melanie) Womack of Auburn; 2 sons, Steven E. of Findlay, Ohio, and Dan W. of Midland, Mich.; 3 sisters, Betty June Davis of Fort Wayne, Dorothy Banks of Fla., and Janice Ream; a brother, Paul of Ariz.; and 6 grandchildren. A brother, Robert, preceded her in death. Services will be Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 11-28-1987
Walburn Susan, 21, lifetime resident of the community, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 24, 1948 in McCray Hospital, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Freytag) Foster. She was married June 9, 1968 to David Walburn. She was a member of the Albion Lutheran Church. Survivors include the husband; the parents; one sister, Mrs. Tom (Jackie) Oliver of New Mexico; and the grandfather, George Foster, Kimmell. Services were Sunday in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1969
Walburn Thomas E, 58, of Cromwell, died February 12, in Lansing, Mich. He was born on November 26, 1952 in Wolf Lake to Edward and Norma Jean (Deisler) Walburn. He graduated from West Noble High School in 1971. He married Cindy Wuis on June 22, 1991. He worked at Don’s Excavating and for John Deere. attended Indian Village United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, David Walburn in 1984. Funeral Feb. 16 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Indian Village Cemetery. ^ 2-13-2011
Walburn Thomas N, 91, (b. 7-21-1870) died May 6, 1962 at the Kondas Nursing Home near Albion. Surviving are one son; 2 daughters; 7 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren. Services were at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Wednesday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 5-?-1962
Walburn William, 75, a retired farmer, of R. 1, Avilla, died at McCray Hospital April 19. He was born March 13, 1886, in Green Twp, the son of David and Amanda Walburn, and was married in 1917 to Lulu Black, who preceded him in death. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Schaefer, Kendallville, and Mrs. Kathryn Weeks, Avilla; a half-brother, Norman Workman, Albion. The body was taken to the Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion where services were conducted April 21. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 4-26-1962 + 4-?-1962
Walchalk Maude M, 78, died in McCray Hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1896 at Auburn Junction, DeKalb County, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Bell (Frick) Morr. She married Stephen A. Walchalk in Hillsdale, Mich. on Sept. 16, 1916. He died Nov. 26, 1974. Moving from DeKalb County, she was a resident of Kendallville most of her life. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Josephine Jackson, 420 Sherman St., and Mrs. Linwood (Dorothy) Tipton, El Paso, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Catherine Paulus, Grant Pass, Ore.; and 2 brothers, George Earl and Robert E of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1975
Walchalk Stephen A, 82, 431 Pleasant St., died today in McCray Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1891 in Kendallville to Lawrence and Mary (Hornett) Walchalk. He married Maude Mae Morr Sept. 16, 1916. He was a lifetime resident of the area and was a retired stockroom foreman at McCray Refrigeration. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the 20-Year Club at McCray. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Jackson, 420 Sherman St., and Mrs. Linwood (Dorothy) Tipton, El Paso, Tex.; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Four brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Services will be Wednesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1974
Walda Bertha, 85, 612 E. Mitchell St., died in her home Thursday. She was born Sept. 14, 1888 in Fort Wayne to Charles F. and August (Reinking) Walda. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Surviving are a brother, Arthur Walda, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Earl Rupert, Fort Wayne; 3 nieces and a nephew. Services will be at Hockemeyer Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. + 9-?-1974
Walder Andrew, formerly of Ligonier, but of late years at Archbold, O., was buried Monday at Ligonier. Some 3 weeks ago he met with an accident by stepping into an open trap door. At the time the physician thought it was only a broken arm but later it developed that he had been suffering with internal injuries. Last Friday he died and the remains were taken to Ligonier for burial in the Catholic Cemetery. Two grown children survive. ^ 1-24-1911
Waldhart Peter, who lived in the southeast part of the city, left his home last Saturday saying to his family that he was going to Bryan to work on railroad bridges. Advices now indicate that he went to Toledo and took a dose of poison, dying from the effects on Sunday. No cause is assigned, though dissipation is the probable reason. He leaves a wife, who is a sister to William Hutt of this city, and 3 children. He was about 45 years of age and by occupation a railroad laborer. ^ 5-24-1889
Waldmann John H, 79, of 3605 Felician St., Fort Wayne, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital. Funeral is today at Mungovan & Sons South Chapel. Burial, New Haven IOOF Cemetery. He retired 14 years ago after 41 years as a pipefitter with the Pennsylvania Railroad. He belong to the Immanuel Baptist Church. He and his wife, Georgia, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May. Surviving are his wife; a brother, Charles, Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Mrs. Louella Fox, Fort Wayne, and Miss Florence, Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. + 9-?-1970
Waldron Achsah E (Read) was born in Burlington County. N.J. Oct. 22, 1835; died near Rome City Feb. 26, aged 67 years 4 months and 4 days. She with her parents moved to Ohio in 1837. In 1849 she came with her parents to LaGrange County, Ind. She united with the Free Will Baptist Church. On Feb. 15, 1866 she married Jacob A. Waldron. Her father, mother, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. She leaves the husband, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She was a charter member of OES Orange Chapter No. 232. Funeral at the F.W.B. Church in Rome City. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 3-6-1903
Waldron Bertha E, 75, died at her home 3 miles northeast of Brimfield Tuesday. She is survived by her husband, George; 2 sons, William at home, and Frank of Big Rapids, Mich.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Brimfield U. B. Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-?-1935
Waldron Bertha Irene, about 79, died Aug. 4, 1949 at the home of her son, Forrest, 406 E. North St., Kendallville. A daughter of Franklin and Louisa Minier, she was born in Wawaka Feb. 27, 1870, and had lived in that area practically all her life. Surviving is the son; a brother, Albert of Wawaka; and a grandson, Robert Waldron of Kendallville. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-?-1949
Waldron Carlos M, 81, of 1720 S. Main St., Kendallville, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born in Wawaka Oct. 7, 1905, he was the son of Orville and Rosanna (Marshall) Waldron. On April 26, 1927 in Albion he married Fern Kettleborough. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife; a son, Robert M. of Corunna; 3 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. One sister and one great-grandchild preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-25-1987
Waldron Carney, about 42, of Kimmell, died May 6, 1964 at Goshen Hospital after suffering a heart attack at work at the Trico Soft Water Service Co. in Kimmell. He was a lifelong resident of the Kimmell and Rome City communities and was a veteran of WW II. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou; and 3 sons, Jerry, Mike and Ronald, all at home. Funeral Friday in a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-?-1964
Waldron Cora, 63, wife of Sherman Waldron of Rome City, died Tuesday at Easthaven Hospital in Richmond. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Kitchen, Rome City; a son, Forrest of Glendale, Cal.; 9 grandchildren; and a brother, Frank Debolt of Whittier, Cal. Funeral Thursday from Rome City Baptist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-?-1935
Waldron E S, about 81, a lifelong resident of Brimfield, died at the Kondas Nursing Home Oct. 13, 1958. He was a former NYC maintenance of way employee. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Elva at home; 2 sons, Raymond of Brimfield and Carl of Rochester; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-?-1958
Waldron Eli died Oct. 19, 1878, aged 52 years, 1 month and 8 days. He was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1826. He came to Noble County in 1836 where he has been engaged for many years in buying and shipping stock. He leaves a wife and 4 children. Funeral at the Methodist Church. Burial, near Brimfield. > 10-31-1878 ^ 10-24-1878
Waldron Elva M, 98, of Brimfield, died Nov. 6, 2004 at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She had retired Aug. 1, 1968 from McCray Refrigeration and Linton Industries in Kendallville. She was a member of Brimfield United Methodist Church where she had been organist for 60 years. She was born July 11, 1906 to Edna S. and Lenna B. (Ziegler) Waldron. Surviving are a brother, Raymond Waldron of Brimfield; and a sister, Mrs. Carl Braumbaugh of Ill. She was preceded in death by a brother, Karl Waldron. Services Nov. 9, 2004 at Brimfield United Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-8-2004
Waldron Emma (Myers), 77, a native of Lisbon, died Friday at the Kendallville hospital from pneumonia. She was born Sept. 5, 1861 at Lisbon and for many years resided in that community. She was married to Burney Waldron Oct. 8, 1879. Mrs. Kate Bodenhafer of Kendallville is a sister. + 3-?-1938
Waldron Fern, 91, formerly of Kendallville, died Monday in the home of her granddaughter, Rosanna and Mitchell Crager of Butler, where she had resided the past 10 years. She was born in Albion July 2, 1906 to William and Grace (Bidwell) Kettleborough. On April 26, 1927 she married Carlos Waldron. He died May 25, 1987. A homemaker, she had worked for the J. C. Penney Co. and Miller-Jones Shoe Store in Kendallville during WW II. She was a former member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Albion. Surviving are a son, Robert of Corunna; 3 sisters, Erma Nitz of Churubusco, Louise "Bee" Beckley of Albion, and Josephine Jahn of Fort Wayne; 3 grandchildren, Rosanna Crager and Gary Waldron of Butler and Theresa Owsley of Corunna; 10 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, 3 sisters and a grandchild. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 10-13-1997
Waldron George, 79, native and lifelong resident of the Brimfield community, died last Sunday at his home 3 miles northwest of Brimfield from complications and senility. He was born June 5, 1859 near Brimfield and had always resided in that community, devoting the active year of his life to farming. He married Elizabeth Wirick July 4, 1877. She died 4 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons, William, who resided on the farm with his father, and Frank in Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Mate Parcell, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One son, Albert, and a daughter, Nellie, preceded him in death. Funeral Wednesday from Brimfield U. B. Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1939
Waldron Gerald Lee, 68, of Ligonier died April 24, 2011 in his residence. He was the son of Bette (Pratt) Smith and Carnie Lewis Waldron. He was born on October 16, 1942 in Kendallville. He married Charlotte Coffelt on October 21, 1967 in Ligonier. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1960 and served in the U.S. Army from 1960-64. He retired from Flex Steel in New Paris in 2008 after nearly 20 years of service. Surviving are his wife; 3 children, Stephanie (Chris) Holland of Taylorsville, N.C., Christopher Waldron of Ligonier and Angela (Joel) Beers of Kimmell; 5 grandchildren, Alle, Aubrie, Culver, Zachary and Isabella, all at home; his mother, Bette Smith of Sarasota, Fla.; two brothers, Ronald (Betty) Waldron of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Steve (Kay) Kaufman of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Mike Waldron. Memorial service April 28 at Yeager Funeral Home. ^ 4-26-2011
Waldron Harriet was born in Portage County, Ohio July 8, 1831; died Oct. 28, aged 67 years 3 months and 20 days. In the fall of 1840 she, with her parents, John and Mary Myers, and her brothers and sisters, moved to Noble County, where she resided until death. In 1857 she married Eli Waldron who died more than 20 years ago. They had 2 sons, who with 3 brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She died at the home of her son, Burney, near Rome City. Funeral at the M. E. Church, Rome City, Monday. Burial, cemetery near Brimfield. ^ 11-4-1898
Waldron Harrison died at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Hilliard on Dec. 3, 1900 at the age of 65. Funeral in the U.B. Church on Wednesday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Harry, eldest son of Uriah Waldron, was born in Brimfield Sept. 19, 1874 and died July 12, 1901 as a result of a railroad accident west of Wawaka. It was against the father's will that Harry went on the railroad to work, thinking that he could get a little money ahead. Funeral in the U.B. Church Sunday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Henry of Elkhart Twp died on May 24, 1887. He was born in Delaware County, Ohio, June 11, 1818. He had resided in Noble County 51 years. He was never married. ^ 6-10-1887
Waldron Jacob, 82, a pioneer resident of Noble County and for many years one of the prosperous farmers of this section, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Rimmel, 4 miles northwest of this city, Thursday evening. Death followed a brief illness and resulted from liver complaint. Born in Ohio, he came to this county with his parents when he was very young. He was twice married, his second wife dying some 12 years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. A. Rimmel of Orange Twp, and Mrs. James Burnett of Rome City; a son, Sherman, who resides on the home farm; and a sister, Mrs. George Hilliard of Brimfield. Obsequies Sunday at the Baptist Church at Rome City. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Leah was born in Cayuga County, New York, August 29, 1822 and died at her home in Elkhart Twp, Noble County, Oct. 6, 1912, aged 90 years, one month and 7 days. She married William Waldron in August 1845, and to this union was born 8 children, 3 dying in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Johnson, 7 years ago. She was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral at the home. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Lenna B was born near Brimfield on Sept. 18, 1883, the only child of Alpharas and Isimia Zigler. Her whole life was spent in this community. In Dec. 1920 she was married to E. S. Waldron. They had 3 children, Elva Mae, Carl Sherman and Raymond Eugene. She was a member of Brimfield Methodist Church. In 1926 she became ill and since that time has submitted to 6 operations in an effort to regain her health. She died May 15, 48 years, 7 months and 27 days old. Funeral at Brimfield M. E. Church Thursday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 5-?-1932
Waldron Lewis was born Nov. 30, 1814 in Rockland County, N.Y.; died June 12, aged 84 years 6 months and 12 days. In 1817, with his parents, he moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and from there to Indiana in June 1836, locating in Elkhart Twp, Noble County. He married Sabina Holden April 4, 1832 in Delaware County, Ohio. They had 6 children, all of whom are living. His wife died about 6 years ago. Funeral from the F. W. B. Church in Rome City Wednesday. ^ 6-16-1899
Waldron Lewis Carney, 68, (b.12-23-1875 - d.11-25-1944) died Saturday at the Miller home in Kendallville. His home was in Brimfield where he was born. His wife, Iva Couts Clarke, died in 1927. There is one son, Carney L., who is in the Army in Holland; one grandson, Gerald Lee of Brimfield; one stepson, Lloyd Clarke; and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bret Young, both of Fort Wayne; and one brother, E. S. of Brimfield. Services Tuesday at the Methodist Church at Brimfield. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 11-?-1944
Waldron Marie, 84, R. 1, Cosperville, died Sunday in Michigan Skilled Care Center, Niles. Born Nov. 5, 1897 in Albion, she married Fremont Waldron on Feb. 17, 1917 in Albion. He died April 15, 1968. She had lived in Niles from 1925 to 1959, moving to Cosperville in 1959. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cosperville and a past member of the Navy Mothers’ Club and Mothers of Marines. Survivors include 2 sons, Charles and Earl, Niles, Mich.; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles, and at First Baptist Church, Cosperville. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 8-7-1982
Waldron Mary, 95, of Kendallville, died  Nov. 9, 2013, at Hickory Creek at Kendallville nursing home. She was born in Detroit, Mich., on Dec. 18, 1917, to Joseph and Mary Bielas. She married Raymond Waldron on March 14, 1947, in Angola. He died February 9, 2011. She worked at Miller’s Truck Stop in Kendallville as a cook in the kitchen for 10 years. Survivors include 2 sons, Dennis Waldron of Topeka and Mark Waldron of Wawaka; a daughter, Nancy Waldron of Wawaka; 3 grandchildren, Erica Waldron of Nappannee, Craig Waldron of Ligonier and Travis Fisher of Wawaka; one great-grandson, Mason Waldron Shafer, and a sister, Annie Manese of Melvindale, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband; 5 brothers Joe, Johnny, Stanley, Pete and Walter; and 2 sisters, Josephine and Mary’s twin sister Nancy. Funeral, today at at the Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-12-2013
Waldron Mary S (Whitcomb) was born July 5, 1840, and died Feb. 7, aged 58 years 7 months and 2 days. Her former home was in Valparaiso where she left 2 brothers, and also one sister living in Iowa. Being thrown upon her own resources by the death of both parents she began to work in the woolen mills at that place and later when the factory was moved to Iowa, she with other girls, went with it. Not liking it there, she came to Rome City to work in the woolen mills. While here she married Uriah Waldron Dec. 14, 1873, and they immediately moved to Brimfield where they have since made their home. They had 3 sons, who survive her. In 1889 she united with the United Brethren Church of Brimfield where funeral was held. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-17-1899
Waldron Michael, 24, - See Patrick R. Asher. He was born March 19, 1950. He married Jo Ann Haist Oct. 30, 1971 in the Mount Zion Lutheran Church in LaGrange. Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Betty Kaufman, Fla.; the widow; two brothers, Gerry, Ligonier, and Ronald with the Air Force in Fla.; and the grandmother, Mrs. Roy Troyer, Angola. Services Tuesday in Carney Funeral Home, LaGrange. + 12-?-1974
Waldron Mildred Irene, daughter of Ada and Forrest Waldron, was born in Elkhart Twp, Aug. 7, 1921, and died April 2, 1925, aged 3 years. Surviving are one brother, Robert 7; the parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Waldron; great-grandmother, Mrs. Louise Minier. Funeral at the home on Saturday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 4-?-1925
Waldron Myrtle, 69, of R. 2, Ligonier, died March 10, 1962 at the home of Mrs. Ira Slater, for whom she was working. Survivors include her husband, Dale; a son; 3 grandchildren; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Services at the Ligonier Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-10-1962
Waldron Nellie P, about 95, (b. 10-24-1868) died May 24, 1964 at McCray Hospital. She was the widow of Orval Waldron and is survived by one son, Carlos of Kendallville; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1964
Waldron Orval, 72, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Feb. 18 at Lakeside Hospital in Kendallville from complications. During his active life he engaged in farming in the Brimfield community. Surviving are the widow; a son, Carlos of South Milford; one brother, George of Brimfield; and one sister, Mrs. Mattie Parsel of Warsaw; 4 grandchildren. Funeral Monday from Brimfield United Brethren Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1939
Waldron Raymond E 88, of Brimfield, died February 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1922 to Edna Sherman “Pudd” and Lenna (Zigler) Waldron. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII . He married Mary Waldron in March 14, 1947 in Angola. Ray was employed as a lineman with New York Central Railway for 44 years. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #2749 and of the American Legion Post #86 both in Kendallville. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Dennis Waldron of Syracuse, and Mark Waldron of Wawaka; a daughter, Nancy Waldron of Wawaka; 3 grandchildren, Erica Waldron, Craig Waldron, Travis Fisher; and one great-grandson, Mason Shafer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl, and a sister, Eva Waldron. Funeral Feb. 11 at Hite Funeral Home with military honors. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-11-2011
Waldron Rheuadah, 87, R. 3, Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born May 16, 1900 in Noble County to Charles and Ellie (Knepp) Miller. On Jan. 31, 1917 in Wolcottville, she married Forrest Waldron, who died April 8, 1970. She was a member of Rome City United Methodist church. Surviving is a son, Robert of R. 3, Kendallville. One daughter, Mildred; 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at a later date. + 9-11-1987
Waldron Robert, 73, of R. 3, Kendallville, died Thursday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County September 2, 1917, the son of Forrest R. and Rheuadah (Miller) Waldron. He was a retired carpenter and attended Wolcottville United Methodist Church. There are no immediate survivors.Services today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial Orange Cemetery. + 12-31-1991
Waldron Rosanna, 45, wife of Orville Waldron, died at her home 4 miles northwest of Albion this morning. Death was due to asthma and chronic heart trouble. A life-long resident of Noble County, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marshall of Brimfield. Surviving are her parents; her husband; a daughter, Hazel, and a small son. Funeral probably Thursday. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Sabina, wife of Lewis Waldron, was born in Ontario County, N.Y. Jan. 30, 1807; died Dec. 5, aged 86 years 10 months 5 days. She leaves 7 children. She has lived to see her fourth generation, 36 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. She joined the Baptist Church in 1858 at Brimfield. She was married in 1832. She fell and broke her hip one day last week. ^ 12-18-1893
Waldron Sarah was born Sept. 6, 1838 near Georgetown, Columbiana County, Ohio, and died May 6, 1916. She came to Indiana with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Niswander in Sept. 1849 where she lived with them on a farm adjoining Brimfield. Practically all her life was spent in and near Brimfield. She married William H. Waldron in Feb. 1855. They had 7 children, 4 of whom are living, J. E. of Baldwin, Kansas, A. D. of Denver, Colo., G. F. of Montpelier, Ohio, and Mrs. E. W. Davis of Malden, Mo. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. John Huff of Brimfield. A brief service was held Monday at the home of her grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Eubank of Montpelier, Ohio, where she had spent the winter. Funeral at the U. B. Church Monday. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 5-?-1916
Waldron Sarah (Johnston) was born Feb. 7, 1835 in Ontario County, New York; died July 5, 1899, aged 64 years, 5 months and 4 days. She, with her parents, came to Indiana and settled in Noble County in 1850. She married Johial Waldron July 23, 1852. To this union were born 3 boys and 2 girls. Two children and her husband preceded her in death, her husband on Sept. 17, 1876. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church located at Union schoolhouse. After moving to Brimfield she united with the United Brethren Church. She leaves 5 children, one brother, and 2 grandchildren. Funeral from the U.B. Church. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron Sylvester, 74, of near Wawaka, died at his farm home on Sunday of apoplexy. Services were Tuesday at the Ligonier Christian Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are the widow; a son, Dale at home; and a sister. + 11-?-1936
Waldron Uriah of Brimfield died Tuesday at his home. He was about 65 and has been a resident of Brimfield and vicinity for many years. He was a charter member of the Brimfield Lodge, Knights of Pythias No. 520. Funeral Thursday at the U. B. Church, Brimfield. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. ^ 2-20-1908
Waldron Wesley, 65, died Saturday. He is survived by his widow, Bertha; one son, Forrest; one grandchild, Robert, all living at the old homestead which was deeded to the father of Mrs. Waldron by the U. S. government; one brother, S. E. of Meadowbrook near here; one sister, Mrs. Hester Johnson of Rushton, Mich. Funeral Monday from the Cosperville Church. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 2-?-1928
Waldron William was born in Bockland County, New York, June 18, 1816 and died at his home near Cosperville January 5, 1908, aged 91 years, 6 months and 17 days. He came with his father's family to Delaware County, Ohio and in 1836 to Noble County, Indiana. On August 15, 1845 he married Leah Wendell. To this union were born 5 daughters and 3 sons, three dying in infancy, and one, Mrs. John Johnson, in middle life. He was one of a family of 8 children, all of whom preceded him in death. He was a member of the Free Baptist Church. His ancestry came from Holland in Colonial days and settled at Harlem, New York, and were prominent in the early history of the colony and state. Here his father, Jacob Waldron, was born and in early manhood served 5 years in the regular army, mostly at Stony Point, 40 miles north of the city made famous for its capture by Mad Anthony Wayne. Again in 1812 he placed his life in the balance in favor of his country's integrity. Funeral at the late home, January 7, 1908. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + Poppy Scrapbook
Waldron William, about 80, died March 29, 1958 at his residence after a heart attack that morning. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Cosperville community. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Meterer and Mrs. Ethel Ansbaugh of Cosperville, and Mrs. Lyle Puckett of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one brother; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at a Ligonier funeral home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. + 3-?-1958
Walker Alice, 83, died Sunday. Surviving are one son, one daughter, one sister and 2 grandchildren. Rites will be Tuesday in Sonday & Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. + No date
Walker Alta Barbara, daughter of Jonathan and Catherine Eve Seymoure, was born March 15, 1881 and died May 19, 1925, aged 44 years, 2 months and 4 days. She was one of a family of 11 children. With her passing, the 4 girls have all gone home; 2 brothers also preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She married Cornelius Walker in 1914, and they had 2 children, Mildred and Modelle. She leaves the husband and children; the father and mother; and 5 brothers. Funeral Thursday at the Lutheran Church. + 5-?-1925
Walker Audrey M, 91, died Thursday in the Lutheran Home. She was born May 11, 1892 in Galion, Ohio to John and Caroline (Potter) Dice. On Feb. 15, 1927 in Noble County she married J. C. Walker who died in 1964. A 73-year resident of Kendallville, she moved here from DeKalb County. She spent 60 years in sales in the Burger Brothers Spencer Foundation Garments, as a district manager for many years. Surviving are a son, Kenneth R. Lung of R. 1, Wawaka; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Felger of Columbia City, Mrs. Mildred Haver of Kendallville, and Mrs. Ruth Miller of Ohio; a brother, Earl of Auburn; 3 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-21-1983
Walker Bryan Christopher, 20, died Dec. 4, 2003 at Goshen General Hospital. He was born Feb. 27, 1983 in Goshen to Neil and Leota (Grim) Walker. He worked as a machine operator at BRC Rubber in Ligonier. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Elizabeth; grandparents, Ralph and Leota Long of Cromwell. Services Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-6-2003
Walker Clyde E, 70, died Dec. 13 at McCray Hospital. He resided in Kendallville and was born April 15, 1898 at Jackson, Mich., the son of James and Maud Lockwood Walker. He was married May 29, 1930 to Dolores Scott and they have resided near and in Kendallville for 31 years. He served as director of the Campbell & Fetter Bank, has served on the board of directors of Jackson Standard Corp., of Indianapolis; a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge, a member of American Legion Post 86, a WW I veteran, and at one time was secretary of the Noble County Fair Association. He began work with the Trenton Garment Co., Kendallville, in 1932, later serving as secretary-treasurer, and in 1940 became president of the company, retiring from that position in 1957. Survivors include the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Abraham (Marilyn) Charnov, Adrian, Mich.; one son, Larry C., Jackson, Mich.; one brother, Donald, Jackson, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. Luke (Mabel) Embury and Mrs. George (Margaret) Cooley, both Jackson, Mich. Services Dec. 15 in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-19-1968 + 12-13-1968
Walker Clyde W, 82, of Crooked Lake in Noble Twp, Noble County, died Monday in Whitley County Hospital. He was born January 20, 1916 in Whitley County to Hayes and Ruth (Snyder) Walker. On September 26, 1937 he married Laura Bell Londt. He moved to a farm north of Big Lake when he was 2 and completed his education in Wolf Lake High School. From 1956 to 1972 he and his wife operated Walker's Restaurant in Wolf Lake and he also farmed. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul L. and Meredith Walker of Blue Lake; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Marilyn Mueller-Rowley of Fort Wayne, Linda and Kenneth Brower of North Webster and Lois Jean "Jeannie" and Richard Cripe of Cromwell; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Londt of Albion; and a brother, Carl of Churubusco. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ross, and a sister, Lurah Bell Gray. Funeral Thursday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 11-30-1998
Walker Cornelius, 86, died last Thursday at Lakeside Hospital as the result of a fractured hip which he received from a fall New Year’s Eve. He was born Feb. 16, 1853 to Israel and Hannah Walker, who at the time of his birth resided in Elkhart Twp. A few years later they moved to Albion where he resided until his death, March 23, 1939. He married Alta Seymoure in 1914. They had 2 daughters, Mildred and Modelle. The mother died in 1925. Funeral was March 26 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1939
Walker Donna J, 69, of Kendallville, died June 17, 2011, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on October 6, 1941 to Claude and Eva Marie (Volkner) Walker. She graduated from Mohawk High School, Sycamore, Ohio in 1959. She worked at the Sears store in Kendallville, helped open and and manage the Baskins-Robbins ice cream store in Kendaville and retired from Parkview Noble Hospital. Surviving are 2 sons, Mark Hossler and his wife, Laura, of Plainfield, and Trent Hossler of New Haven; 2 daughters, Cindy Kretler and her husband, John, of Avilla, and Kim Cochard and her husband, Lynn, of Kendallville; 7 grandchildren: Ryan and Alaina Hossler; Tiffany, Heather, Jessica and Andrew Kretler; and Kelly Stephens; a half- brother, Kenny Walker and his wife, Ruthie, of Tiffin, Ohio; two half-sisters, Susie Fraley and her husband, Denny, of Tiffin, and Marilyn “Tootie” Kleinhenz and her husband, Steve, of Tiffin; and a brother-in-law, Albert Ohl of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Walker Ohl. ^ 6-20-2011
Walker Dorothy P, 80, of R. 3, Howe, died Monday in LaGrange Hospital. She was born in Wolcottville March 2, 1908, the daughter of Alvin E. and Martha (Moore) Lambright. On Dec. 26, 1928, she married Norris A. Walker, who died in 1966. A lifetime LaGrange County resident, she was a member of Women of the Moose No. 730, Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mayme Rose, Howe; a son, Frank, Howe; a sister, Ruth, LaGrange; a brother, Alvin Jr., LaGrange and 2 grandchildren. A daughter, Pauline; a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 4-4-19??
Walker Franklin J, about 69, died Dec. 12, 1949 at his home in Merriam. Surviving are the widow, Alice; a son, Wilmer of Albion; a daughter, Mrs. Sherman Gaff of Churubusco; 2 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Jesse, Chauncey and Samuel, all in Oregon; a half-brother, Charles Walker of Toledo, Ohio; and a stepsister, Mrs. William Morgan. Funeral yesterday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1949
Walker Geneva Lee, 69, died June 10, 2007 at Miller's Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born Dec. 11, 1937 in Polk County, Ark. to Dennievay and Dora G. (Blanton) James. She married Elbert Lee Manley. He died June 19, 2003. She had retired from Sroufe Mfg. in Ligonier. Surviving are 3 sons, Ronnie Manley of Pindell, Ark., Ray and Karen Manley of Goshen and Randel and Kim Manley of Cromwell; a daughter, Regena and Wayne Hart of Kendallville; a brother, William James of Calif.; a half-brother, Roger James of Wickes, Ark.; 2 sisters, Anna Mae Smith of Buffalo, Miss., and Greta Sanchez of Wickes, Ark.; 2 stepsisters; a half-sister, Naoma Smith of Wickes; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday at J.A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 6-12-2007
Walker George, son of Israel and Hannah Walker, was born near Albion Dec. 1, 1850, and died at his home north of Ligonier, Nov. 29, 1928, age 77 years, 11 months and 8 days. His entire life was spent in Noble County. His young childhood and manhood was spent near Albion until he located 40 years ago on the farm which was his home at the time of his death. He married Sarah Ann Lepird March 13, 1879. They had 2 children, Vada May and Edna. His wife died just 26 days previous to his death. Vada May died in infancy; father, mother; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Marshall and Mrs. Alice Rule, preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughter, Edna, wife of Theodore Spurgeon; 3 brothers, Cornelius of Albion, John of Wawaka, and Charles of Garrett, Ind. + 11-?-1928
Walker Harp, about 76, of R. 4, Albion, died Jan. 30, 1973 at the Whitley County Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1896 in Columbia Twp in Whitley County, a son of James Lewis and Anna (Helsper) Walker. His marriage to Ruth L. Snyder was on Dec. 1, 1915 at the home of Lewis A. Luckenbill in Columbia City. Following their marriage they lived for 2 years in Whitley County and in 1917 moved to Noble County where they have since resided. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Big Lake Church of God for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; 2 sons, Clyde W. of Wolf Lake, and Carl V. of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Max (Lurabelle) Gray of R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Londt of R. 2, Albion; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A son, Roscoe; and a daughter, Helen Donnabelle; 4 brothers and one sister are deceased. Funeral Feb. 2 at Big Lake Church of God. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 1-?-1973
Walker Helen E, 89, of Merriam, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Palacious, Texas, January 13, 1910 to Victor and Alta (Baird) Weber. On June 15, 1929 she married Wilmer H. Walker. He died January 31, 1982. Because of her husband's profession as a national park ranger, the couple lived in various parts of the country. They moved to Merriam following his retirement in 1972. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are a brother, Glenn Weber of Albion; 4 sisters, Mrs. Walter (Floeila) Baker, Mrs. Calvin (Thelma) Ott, Ruth Norris and Mrs. Lee (Nelda) Owen, all of Albion. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Jackson, and 2 brothers, Floyd and Vaughn Weber. Funeral Friday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-16-1999
Walker Henry died at his home near Wawaka Sept. 4, 1901. His native state was Maryland, where he was born in Baltimore County May 2, 1818. He was aged 83 years 4 months and 2 days. In 1819 he moved with his parents to Morrow County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. On Dec. 23, 1841 he was married to Catharine Davis. They had 5 children. In 1842 the family moved to Noble County and settled on the farm where he had ever since resided - nearly 59 years. His companion died in 1895. Two of his children also preceded him in death. One was the late G. W. Walker, who was noted as the largest man in the country, his weight being over 500 pounds. Three children are still living, viz., Nehemiah of Stuttgart, Ark., William of Wawaka, and Cecilia Pelton of Traverse City, Mich. He also leaves 2 brothers and 3 sisters, John of Albion, Ephraim of Mt. Gilead, O., Mary M. Acton and Sarah Bloomfield of Kendallville, and Lovina Hoffman of Brimfield. Funeral was held from his residence Sept. 8. Burial beside his wife and children in Wright’s Cemetery. ^ 9-13-1901
Walker Israel, an old settler of Elkhart Twp, died last Thursday and was buried in Wright Cemetery near his late home. He leaves a wife and 6 children, the youngest being 18, and a number of brothers and sisters, most of whom reside in this county, John H. and Henry quite near where he spent most of his life and where he died. ^ 7-13-1882
Walker James of Danville, Ill., died. Services will be held December 3 in Danville. Among the survivors is the wife, Mrs. Madge Stewart Walker and the mother-in-law, Mrs. Belle Stewart. They resided at 208 E. Orchard in Danville, Ill. ~ 12-2-1954
Walker John was born in Richland County, Ohio Dec. 21, 1821 and at the time of death was aged 82 years, 9 months and 25 days. In the county and state of nativity he was reared to manhood and became proficient as a farmer and blacksmith. In May 1849 he came to Noble County and located in York Twp where he cleared up a farm on which he erected a comfortable dwelling and made many other improvements. On this place he resided until early in the eighties, when he removed to Albion Twp where he lived in comfort, retiring from active labor and where he resided until his death. He was married in Morrow County March 25, 1845 to Miriam Cook, also a native of Richland County, Ohio. They had no children. The obsequies were held at the residence Tuesday. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. He leaves a wife. + 1904
Walker John, 84, died at his home near Wolcottville of a heart attack Saturday. Born in Noble County near Cosperville, he had resided in that community all his life. His wife died 15 years ago. Surviving are 2 sons, Sylvanus, Kendallville, and Thurman D., Wolcottville; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held in the Kendallville mortuary. Burial, Osborn Cemetery. + 9-?-1940
Walker Madge, 93, died May 13 at her home in Danville, Ill. She was born in Avilla March 17, 1892, the daughter of William and Belle Bonham Stewart. She married James A. Walker April 19, 1918 and he died Dec. 1, 1954. A brother Vern and a sister Myrtle preceded her in death. Burial, Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville. ~ 12-29-1983 + 5-13-1983
Walker Mary E, 88, died Sept. 25, 2002 at The Heritage in Findlay, Oh. She worked at Essex Wire in Ligonier and was a seamstress of Jean Lee Original in Ligonier and Wirk Garment in Ligonier. She was a member of OES of Ligonier and Central Church of Christ in Findlay. She was born in Brainerd, Minn. on May 20, 1914 to William and Flora L. (Murphy) Greenaway. She married Eldo Renner and then James W. Lee, both deceased. She married David W. Walker on June 10, 1973. He died Nov. 11, 1989. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ray and Thomas W. Greenaway. She is survived by one son, James Renner of Sag Harbor, N.Y.; 2 daughters, Ruth Hite of Ligonier and Mary Hoverman of McComb; 4 stepchildren; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; a brother James F. Greenaway of Arlington, Mass.; and a sister, Ella Slaven of Eustis, Fla. Services Monday at Hartley Funeral Home in McComb. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. ^ 9-26-2002
Walker Mary Ellen was born in York Twp Jan. 21, 1877, the daughter of William and Amanda Norris. She married Charles Walker and they had 2 sons, Merle of Albion and Norris of Wolcottville. There are 4 grandchildren. Her husband died in 1927. In recent years she had lived in Wawaka and she died on Sept. 30, being 69 years, 8 months and 9 days of age. Services were Oct. 2 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 9-?-1946
Walker Myrl A, 81, of R. 2, Westler Lake, Wolcottville, died Tuesday at LaGrange Hospital. Born March 2, 1903 in Iroquois County, Ill., he was the son of George and Emma Walker. In 1933 he married Ruth Robinson, who died in 1950. He moved from Franklin to Wolcottville in 1965 and was retired from Interstate Motor Freight Systems in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Kendallville Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Surviving are a son, Albert Myrl of Fort Wayne; and a grandson, Jared of Wauseon, Ohio. Services will be Friday at Hutchins-Armes Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1985
Walker Ora, 87, died Nov. 24 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City. Survivors include 2 daughters, one Mrs. Dennis (Louise) Keirn, Albion; 3 sons; one sister; 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral was Nov. 27 at Miller’s Funeral Home in South Whitley. + 11-24-1977
Walker Pearl E, 92, of 905 S. Martin St., Ligonier, died Thursday at home. She was born Sept. 27, 1895 in Noble County to Samuel E. and Clara A. (Wells) Michael. On Oct. 12, 1929 in Detroit, Mich., she married Stephen H. Walker, who died in 1968. She moved from Detroit to Ligonier in 1945 and was retired from Essex Wire after 30 years. She was a member of Ligonier Church of Christ. Surviving is a son, Jack Michael of Sarasota, Fla.; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-26-1987
Walker Riley John, 44, of rural Albion, died Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Washington, D.C., April 6, 1945, the son of Riley Francis and Maude (Davis) Walker. On March 6, 1976 he married Luana Owen. He had lived in Noble County several years. He was an aviation technician from 1965 to 1969 in the Air Force during the Viet Nam Conflict and was a corrections counselor at Chain O’ Lakes Youth Camp. His father died in 1968. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Lee’s Summit, Mo.; a sister, Karen of Kansas City, Mo. Services will be Tuesday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. + 6-16-1989
Walker Rilla J, daughter of Jacob and Mary Hovarter, was born April 5, 1874 and died Sept. 25, 1899, aged 25 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was married Dec. 26, 1897 to J. W. Walker. She joined the M. E. Church at the age of fourteen. She leaves a husband, an infant daughter, a father, mother, five sisters and one brother , and takes an infant daughter with her in death. Funeral was at the home of the parents near Wayne Center Church Sept. 27. Burial, Kendallville Cemetery. + 9-25-1899 ^ 10-6-1899
Walker Ross, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes Walker on R. 4, Albion, was killed April 24 when a roadster in which he was riding collided with a sedan north of Wolf Lake. + 4-?-1937
Walker Ruth L, about 47, (b.2-14-1903) died May 19, 1950 at her home at Skinner Lake. She formerly lived in Fort Wayne. Funeral was Sunday at the Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mrs. Rosella Lehman, Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Mrs. Glenn Vaughn and Mrs. Peter Hilty, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. John Baker, Kalamazoo, Mich.; 2 brothers, Curney and Kenneth Smith, Fort Wayne; a half-sister, Mrs. Glenn Dager, Fort Wayne; and a half-brother, Melvin Lehman in Germany with the U.S. Army. + 5-?-1950
Walker Ruth Lena, 82, formerly of R. 4, Albion, died Oct. 19, 1981 at Whitley County Hospital. She was born near Tunker in Whitley County to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Snyder and moved to Noble County following her marriage to Hayes Walker on Dec. 1, 1915. He died in 1973. She had been a member of the Big Lake Church of God and the Noble County Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include 2 sons, Clyde W., R. 8, Columbia City, and Carl V., R. 3, Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Max W. (Lurabelle) Gray, R. 4, Albion, and Mrs. Howard F. (Dorothy) Londt, R. 2, Albion; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also preceding her in death were one son, Roscoe L.; a daughter, Donnabell Walker; 2 brothers, Floyd and Lemon Snyder; and a half-sister, Lottie. Funeral was Thursday at Big Lake Church of God. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 10-19-1981
Walker Sarah Ann, daughter of Samuel and Harriet Reynolds Lepird, was born near Topeka, Ind. Oct. 4, 1848, and died at her home north of Ligonier, Nov. 3, 1928, age 80 years and 29 days. Her childhood was spent in LaGrange County until after the death of her mother when she and her brother, Frank, moved to a farm near Albion. She resided there with her brother for 2 years. She married George Walker March 13, 1879, and they resided on the same farm for 8 years when they moved to her present home which is near her childhood home. They had 2 children, Vada May and Edna. Vada May, father, mother and two brothers, Robert and John, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband; daughter Edna, wife of Theodore Spurgeon; 3 sisters, Mary Jane Damey, Ellen Ramsby, Electa Hostetter of Ligonier; and one brother, Frank of Goshen. She was a member of Salem Methodist Protestant Church. Funeral will be Monday at the home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 11-?1928
Walker Sherman B, 45, who came here 5 ½ years ago from Sunnyvale, Calif., died Friday in his home, 207 ½ S. Cavin St. He was a career Navy man, retiring after 20 years’ service. He was born May 6, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of Doyle and Rosie (Williams) Walker, and was married July 1, 1977 in Wise, Va. to Geneva Manley. Surviving are the wife; his father of Monterey, Tenn.; a son, Billy and daughter Sheryl in California; 3 stepsons, Reldon L. Manley of Siloam Springs, Ark., Ray D. Manley, Topeka, and Randel D. Manley, Ligonier; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ralph (Regina) Hall, Ligonier; 2 sisters, Mrs. Donald (Joyce) Williams, Dayton, and Mrs. Curtis (Deloris) Deboard, Rome City. He was a member of Ligonier Post 243, American Legion. Graveside rites will be in Verbal Cemetery, Monterey, Tenn. + 7-16-1982
Walker Stephen, 66, a retired Essex Wire employee, Ligonier, died Sunday of a heart attack. Born in Germany Oct. 13, 1901, he had been a resident of Ligonier for 20 years, coming from Detroit. He is survived by his widow, Pearl. Funeral was Tuesday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. + 1-?-1968
Walker Teddy, 59, R. 3, Kendallville, died at his home Tuesday. Funeral will be Friday at J. A. DeMoney & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. The son of Alfred and Lillie (Tucker) Walker, he was born March 7, 1915 near Coesse in Whitley County. On Aug. 28, 1950 he married Myrtle Marie Grinnell in Oneida, N.Y. A retired iron worker, he graduated from Coesse High School and served with the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was a member of Columbia City Lodge No. 189 F&AMN, American Legion Post 98, and Iron Workers Local 147 in Fort Wayne. He moved to Kendallville from Fort Wayne in 1966. Survivors are the wife; 2 sons, James L., Portland, Ore., and Douglas A. at home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert Beasley, Larwill, Mrs. Sandra Feighner, Fort Wayne, and Robin D. at home; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Glenn Berlin, Fort Wayne; one brother, Fred, Palm City, Fla.; 4 sisters, Mrs. Bernice Pickard, Lakeland, Ind., Mrs. Darlene Aherns, Bell Garden, Calif., Mrs. Martin Blich, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Pauline Blanchard, Columbia City; and 10 grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at Coesse Presbyterian Cemetery. + 7-?-1974
Walker Thurman D, 91, former Rome City resident, died Wednesday in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Born Sept. 4, 1888 in rural Wawaka, he was the son of John and Samantha Walker. His wife, the former Hazel Shipe, died in 1950. He was a retired farmer and employee of Northern Indiana Sand & Gravel Co. and a member of the Woodruff United Methodist Church. Survivors are a son, Hugh of Wolcottville; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home in Wolcottville. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 11-?-1979
Walker Vivian Christine, 77, died Wednesday in Whitley County Hospital. She was born June 14, 1912 in Albion, the daughter of Allen and Bertha A. (Sheffer) Haney. On March 9, 1941 in Albion she married Jack A. Walker. She moved from Albion to Columbia City in 1941. She was a 1930 graduate of Albion High School and a member of OES and Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Ann Muller of Columbia City, and Aletha Sue of Albion; a son, Jack P. of Columbia City. Services Friday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, South Park Cemetery. + 7-19-1989
Walker W Marniece, 85, of Kimmell, died Sunday in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Elkhart Twp to Jesse Eli and Lena (Godsell) Schlotterback. She had been a long-time resident of Kimmell before living with her daughter in Albion the past 3 years. She was employed by Royal Imprints before her retirement and was a member of Kimmell United Methodist Church. Surviving are 3 sons, Linn of Albion, Steven of Westfield, and Neil of Cromwell; 2 daughters, Kay Luce and Jackie Estep of Albion; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Andy Schlotterback. Funeral Wednesday in Kimmell United Methodist Church. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-23-1999
Walker Wilmer H, 77, R. 2, Albion, died Jan. 31, 1982 in Whitley County Hospital. Born in Noble County to Franklin and Alice Addis Walker, he married Helen Weber on June 15, 1929. A resident of Merriam, he taught school in Merriam for 28 years and also at Wolf Lake School. He was with the National Park Service for 22 years, serving in Yellowstone, the Everglades and the Smokies. His last assignment before retiring in 1972 was at Shiloh National Military Park in Tenn. He was a member of the Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Sherman (Irene) Gaff of Churubusco. Services Wednesday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-31-1982
Walkup Bernice B, 86, of Kendallville, died April 19, 2004 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a nurse's aide at McCray Hospital and a former member of the Kendallville Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from a nursing school in Washington, D.C. She was born Feb. 5, 1918 in Alderson, W. Va., to Russell and Forrest (Flieshman) Burns. On May 11, 1942 in Lewisburg, W. Va., she married J. Lawrence Walkup, who died Aug. 24, 1985. Also preceding her in death were a brother, Don Burns, and 2 sisters, Pauline Burns and Bethel Hall. Surviving are 2 sons, James of Kendallville and Larry of Columbia City; 4 grandchildren, Lisa Noble, Michael Walkup, Leanne Shoppell and Sarah Middleton; and 5 great-grandchildren, Jamie Weir, Kelsey Middleton, Jasmine Weir, Jade Shoppell and Abby Walkup. Services Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 4-22-2004
Walkup Clayton, 84, died July 12, 2007 at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehab Center in Albion. He was born in Crawley, W.Va. on April 13, 1923 to Charles and Birdie Armitta (Keyes) Walkup. He married Ella Louise Osborne on Aug. 15, 1947 in Crawley. She died Jan. 31, 2003. He had retired from Auburn Gear in 1988 and was a WW II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post in Lady Lake, Fla. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda and Ed Froelich and Kathy Zimmerman of Kendallville; a sister, Ruth Hall of Belle, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Pearl Walkup Schmader of Kendallville; 2 grandsons, Todd Froelich and Arthur Allen; 2 granddaughters and their husbands, Amy and Neal Sloffer and Stacy and Brian Natkin; 3 great-grandchildren, Abigail, Zachary and Mackenzie Sloffer. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Allen on Oct. 31, 2004, and a grandson, Shane Zimmerman on June 25, 1982; brothers, Billy, Ray, Roy, Phil, Howard, Loren, Lake and Lawrence; and sisters, Ethel, Gertie, Alice, Madeline and Enna. Services today at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-16-2007
Walkup J Lawrence, 69, of 504 E. Mitchell St., Kendallville, died Saturday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born to Charles and Bertie (Keyes) Walkup in Crawley, W.Va., May 19, 1916. On May 11, 1942 in Lewisburg, W. Va., he married Bernice Burns. He had lived in Kendallville 26 years and retired from Kendallville Foundry in 1979. He was a member of Noble Chain Links Camping Club and National Campers and Hikers Association. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, James of Kendallville and Lawrence of Columbia City; 4 sisters, Enna Ford of San Antonio, Texas, Ethel Skruggs of Williston, S. C., Ruth Hall of Bell, W. Va., and Gertrude Bryant of Crawley, W. Va; 3 brothers, including his twin, George, and Clayton of Kendallville, and Loren of Glen Burnie, Md.; and 4 grandchildren. A daughter, Linda, preceded him in death. Services are Tuesday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 8-24-1985
Walkup Louise O, 74, died Jan. 31, 2003 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in W. Va. on Nov. 6, 1928 to Carl and Mabel (Shreaves) Osborne. She married Forrest Clayton Walkup on Aug. 15, 1947. She attended Harvest Community Church in Kendallville and was a cashier at the former Rogers Market, retiring in 1984. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters and one son-in-law, Brenda and Ed Froelich, Kendallville, and Barbara Allen and Kathy Zimmerman of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Clarence Osborne, Silver Springs, Md., and Carl Osborne of Pa.; a sister, Glenna Sharer, Dunedin, Fla.; 5 grandchildren, Todd Froelich, Jardan Pyle, Arthur Allen, Amy Sloffer and Stacy Zimmerman; and 3 great-grandchildren. A grandson, Shane Zimmerman, preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-2-2003
Walkup Renee, 19, died of cancer May 3 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville July 3, 1969, the daughter of Olaf and Judy (Emerick) Conley. She married Gregory Allen Walkup Oct. 3, 1987 and had worked at Koons Market in Avilla. She was a member of the Bethel Christian Church where services were conducted Friday. Surviving are her parents and husband; two brothers, Lonnie of LaOtto, and Ellis of Auburn; grandmother, Julie Conley of Kendallville; and great-grandmother, Maggie Handshoe of Garrett. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 5-9-1989 + 5-3-1989
Wall Gwendlyn B, 88, died Oct. 22, 2002 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was a 1932 graduate of Kendallville High School, a 1934 graduate of Ball State University and earned a teaching certificate from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne. She taught at Kendallville Central School for 16 years before retiring in 1978. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist, the Lady Elks and Tri Kappa Sorority. She was born in Kendallville on April 4, 1914 to John and Lura (Barker) Hart. She is survived by 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Dennis Ringler of Fond du Lac, Wis.; and Jane and Scott Swogger of Kendallville; 4 grandchildren, Mark and Amanda Ringler and Matt and Andy Swogger. Her brother, Jack Hart, and sister, Thelma Forbes, preceded her in death. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 10-23-2002
Wall Victor Dewight was born about 2 miles south of Sturgis, Mich., Nov. 16, 1918, died Aug. 23, 1936, age 17 years, 10 months and 7 days. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wall, and one brother, Robert, all of Howe. The family moved to this community from near Burr Oak, Mich. in 1931. He graduated from Lima High School in 1936. He leaves his family. + 8-23-1936
Wallace Altha L, 92, of Ligonier and Cromwell, died today in Oak Leaf Village. She was born February 7, 1906 in Beaver Falls, Pa. to Arthur and Sadie Harn. On February 22, 1928 in Pa., she married Russell Wallace. He died in 1970. A resident of Noble County since 1930, she was a sales clerk for the Ligonier Book Store, a member of the Ligonier United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Ligonier B&PW Club and past worthy matron of Ligonier OES. She volunteered for the Ligonier Food Pantry. Surviving are 2 sons, Jim of Cromwell and Richard of Petersburg; a sister, Eva Harn of Ligonier; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John; a sister, Bulah; 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services Monday in Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-10-1998
Wallace Burneda, 62, of R. 2, Kendallville, died Tuesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Hayman, Ky., Oct. 21, 1918, she was the daughter of Richard D. and Lucille (Conley) Prater. On Jan. 1, 1935 in Wayland she married James Wallace. She resided in Kendallville for 15 years after moving from Garrett, Ky., and was an employee of Taylor Made. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Paul (Gloria) Hager of Pahokee, Fla., and Mrs. Bill (Linda) Brown of West Carrollton, Ohio; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Bruce of Wisey, Va., Mrs. Don (Betty) Cass of Kendallville, and Mrs. Irene Potter of Dayton, Ohio; 4 brothers, Thomas and Roy of Dayton, Douglas of Kendallville and Richard of Norton, Va.; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Friday in Beacon Baptist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1981
Wallace Greta M, 77, of Cromwell, died Nov. 18, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 31, 1933, to Donald and Mary B. (Elder) Robbins in Warsaw. On Jan. 22, 1955, she married Jim P. Wallace in Elkhart. She owned and operated the Cromwell Advance with her husband until their merger with the Ligonier Leader in the 1970s. She then continued to work as the office manager of the Advance Leader for many years. She never retired and presently operated Cromwell Advance Printing with her husband, supplying job work for the community. She served on the Cromwell Town Board for many years and also served as president. She currently was a member of the Ligonier Evangelical Church. She is survived by her husband; a son, Rock D. Wallace of Avilla; 2 daughters, Ren (Kerry) Sprunger of Topeka and Ranell (Dave) Enders of Princeton, Iowa; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Wallace Patterson in 1979. Funeral Nov. 21 at Ligoneir Evangelical Church.  Private cremation committal at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center. ^ 11-20-2011
Wallace Harriet Elizabeth was born in Ashland County, Ohio September 28, 1828, the daughter of John B. and Julia (Rowland) Gray. Her education was obtained in the academy at Ashland and later at Cleveland. In 1850 she came to Auburn, Ind. and was one of the pioneer school teachers of that town. February 22, 1852 she married Eleazar O. Wallace and for several years they resided at Auburn and in other portions of DeKalb County. In 1856 they moved to Kendallville and resided here till Jan. 1894 when Mr. Wallace died, and Mrs. Wallace went to Fort Wayne to live with her daughter. Since 1902 she has lived in Chicago. She died March 17, 1910, aged 81 years 5 months and 17 days. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Kendallville where funeral will be held. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-21-1910
Wallace Helen L, 79, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Home. She was born July 6, 1903 in Mt. Sterling, Ky., the daughter of Joseph and Nellie (McCampbell) Neher. She married Charles F. Wallace, who died in 1977. Surviving are a son, Keith, Garrett; a sister, Ruth Reese, Tucson, Ariz.; a brother, Paul of Dallas, Texas; and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Services were in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Hill Grove Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. ~ 11-4-1982 + 10-30-1982
Wallace James P, 81, of Cromwell, died January 11, 2013 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born on May 16, 1931 to Russell and Altha L. (Harn) Wallace. He married Greta M. Robbins on January 25, 1955 in Elkhart.  He is survived by a son, Rock D. (Valorie) Wallace of Avilla, and 2 daughters, Ren (Kerry) Sprunger of Topeka, and Ranell (Dave) Enders of Princeton, Iowa; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard T. (Donna) Wallace of Petersburg, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Robin Patterson in 1979, and a brother, John A. “Jack” Wallace. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a member of Ligonier Evangelical Church, the Masonic Lodge of the Scottish Rite, Mizpah Shrine in Fort Wayne, Cromwell Business Association, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Noble County Shrine Club. He retired from the Cromwell/Sparta Township Fire Department, where he served for 31 years as a Volunteer Fireman. He and Greta owned and operated the Cromwell Advance print shop and was the former publisher of the Cromwell Advance newspaper, and was the General Manager of the Advance-Leader newspaper. Funeral Jan. 19 at Ligonier Evangelical Church. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-14-2013
Wallace John A Jr, 19, R. 3, Ligonier, was killed and 7 other passengers were injured Sunday on U. S. 6 near Waterloo in DeKalb County when his camper-truck failed to negotiate a curve and slammed into a tree after skidding 60 feet. The blacktop was wet at the time of the accident. He was born Oct. 30, 1953 in LaGrange County Hospital to John (Jack) and Carol Owen Wallace. He lived in the Ligonier area his entire life. A member of Worldwide Church of God, he leaves 5 sisters, Judy, Marjorie, JoAnne, Julie and Jeri at home; his parents; and 2 grandmothers, Mrs. Russell (Altha) Wallace and Mrs. Lawrence Owen. Funeral Tuesday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Brown Cemetery. + 8-?-1973
Wallace Louise, 93, died today in Sacred Heart Home where she resided. Born in Wayne Twp Feb. 21, 1884, she was the daughter of Henry and Sophia Witt. She had been a resident of E. North St. most of her life. On Nov. 18, 1915 she married Frank C. Wallace. He died Dec. 24, 1958. There are no direct descendants surviving. Funeral Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1977
Wallace Mabel H, 83, of Ligonier, died Tuesday in Oak Leaf Village. She was born February 2, 1915 in DeKalb County to Jess and Mertie (Craven) Gingrich. On May 3, 1935 in Michigan she married Walter Wallace. He died in 1983. Formerly employed by Sroufe Mfg. in Ligonier, she retired in 1977 from Essex Wire Corp. in Topeka. Surviving are 5 sons, Robert Wallace of Silver Springs, Tenn., Richard and Cecil Wallace of Ligonier, Edward Wallace of DeLeon, Fla., and Donald Applegate of Hartford City; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Hazel) Smith of Cromwell and Janet Anglemeyer of Goshen; a brother, Harrison Gingrich of Fremont, Mich.; a sister, Hazel Strayer of LaGrange; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral Friday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 6-26-1998
Wallace Madeline J, 62, 608 Garden St., Kendallville, died today in McCray Hospital. Born in Kendallville Jan. 20, 1916, she was the daughter of Julius and Myrle (Owens) Blech. She married Everett P. Wallace Jan. 4, 1939 in Fort Wayne. He died Nov. 16, 1968. She was an inspector at Monsanto and a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors are her mother at 1022 Garden St.; one daughter, Mrs. Pam Williams, Kendallville; 3 sons, Charles, Champaign, Ill., Ted, R. 1, Albion, and David, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Kenneth, Kendallville; and 8 grandchildren. Funeral will be Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1978
Wallace Marjorie Kay, 18, R. 3 died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne from injuries received in an accident near Waterloo Aug. 12. Her brother, John A. Jr. driver of the pickup truck, was killed at the scene. Born July 2, 1955 at the LaGrange County Hospital, she spent her entire lifetime in the Ligonier community. She was employed by Cromwell Products and was a member of the World Wide Church of God. She is survived by her parents, John A. and Carol (Owen) Wallace; 4 sisters, Judy, JoAnne, Julie and Jeri at home; and grandmothers, Mrs. Russell Wallace, Ligonier, and Mrs. R. Lawrence Owen, Millersburg. Funeral Sunday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Brown Cemetery. + 10-?-1973
Wallace Nancy J, 54, died April 23, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She worked as a registered nurse at McCray Hospital, retiring in 1992 after 15 years. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Albion. She was born Feb. 5, 1948 in Evansville to Maurice and Marjorie A (Krahn) Dorsam. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1966 and from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1969. She married Ted P. Wallace March 6, 1971 in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband in Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Dana Wallace of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Jennifer Wallace of Washington D.C.; and a granddaughter, Hannah Wallace. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Ann Tieman of Columbia City in 2001. Services Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 4-25-2002
Wallace, Patrick Alan, 4-day-old son of Mrs. And Mrs. Charles E. Wallace, 523½ E. Mitchell St.-services were conducted Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins. Burial in Lake View. + 12-19-1967
Wallace Russell, 69, 716 Water St., died today in LaGrange County Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1902 in Wells County, he was the son of Thomas and Ethel (Weinland) Wallace. He married Altha Harn Feb. 22, 1928 in Penn. A 36-year resident of the Ligonier area, he was a retired farmer and Ligonier security policeman. He was a member of the Ligonier Masons, Scottish Rite, and Eastern Star. Survivors are his wife; 3 sons, John (Jack), Ligonier, James, Cromwell, and Richard, Petersburg, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Loren Marquiss, Palmetto, Fla.; one half-brother, Tom Wallace, Ore.; one half-sister, Mrs. June Wails, Morris, Okla.; and 14 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 7-?-1972
Wallace Shirley J, 77, died July 3, 2007 at her Kendallville home. A registered nurse from 1950 until retirement in 1996, she was employed with McCray Hospital, Lutheran Homes and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. She graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1947 and nursing school in 1950 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She received a bachelor's degree in religious education from Baptist Bible College in Johnson City, N.Y., in 1955. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kendallville. She was born in St. John's, Ohio on Aug. 20, 1929 to Claude C. and Ilo (Gary) Bailey. She married Keith J. Wallace on Nov. 19, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. He died Oct. 8, 1999. Surviving are 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Cynthia and Greg Bristol of Mansfield, Texas, and Sheryl Wallace of Pierceton; a brother, Robert Bailey of Grand Rapids, Ohio; a sister, Iris Bailey of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and 4 grandsons, Troy, Stephen, Jared and Craig Bristol. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Services Saturday at First Christian Church in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-5-2007
Wallace Virginia L, 55, of Cromwell, died Thursday in an auto accident on U. S. 6 at C.R. 1200W. She was born in Constantine, Mich. March 25, 1942 to Frederick "Fritz" and Clara (Weaver) VonBlon. A lifetime resident, she was a seamstress with Sroufe Mfg. Co. and attended Trinity Assembly of God. Surviving are her father in Cromwell and her mother in Goshen; 2 sons, Robert Wallace Jr. of Rome City, and Tony Wallace of Cromwell; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Retta) French of Cromwell; 2 brothers, Fred VonBlon of Millersburg and Mel VonBlon of Elkhart; 2 sisters, Becky Carroll of Goshen and Mrs. Dennis (Nelda) Steele of New Paris; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 8-31-1997
Wallace Walter E, 74, of R. 2, Ligonier, died Thursday at Goshen Hospital. He was born April 17, 1909 in Cromwell to Reuben and Iva (Miller) Wallace. On May 3, 1935 in Michigan, he married Mabel Gingrich. He was a lifetime resident of the area and a retired employee of Sorg Products, Ligonier. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Hazel) Smith of Cromwell, and Mrs. Janet Anglemeyer of Goshen; 4 sons, Robert of Silver Springs, Tenn., Richard of Ligonier, Cecil of Cleveland, Ohio, and Edward of Cromwell; a stepson, Donald Applegate of Hartford City; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hile of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Walter (Hazel) Emerick of Kendallville; 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at Orr Funeral Home of Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-28-1983
Walle Emma, 101, died Friday at the Lutheran Home. Graveside services will be today in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Mich. She was born in Utica, N.Y. on July 30, 1884, the daughter of Louis and Wilhemina (Diehl) Guckemus. Her husband, Oscar Walle, died in 1959. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth M. Davis of Kalamazoo, Mich.; a son, Erwin R. of Carlton, Mich.; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A son, Oscar T. Jr.; 3 brothers and 5 sisters preceded her in death. + 10-11-1985
Wallen Audrey L, 73, of Kendallville, died Oct. 27, 2009 at Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Mousie, Kentucky on Feb. 15, 1936 to Clint and Ellen (Conley) Goodman. She married Cledis Wallen on June 13, 1955 in Kendallville. He died August 7, 2005. She retired from Flint & Walling after 25 years of service. She was a member of Community Baptist Church in Wolcottville. Surviving are her sons, Vernon and Brenda Wallen of Wawaka and Gregory and Michelle Wallen of Fort Wayne; daughter, Lisa Wallen of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jean and Clester Coburn of Corunna, Ella Mitchell and Betty Goodman of Kendallville; 5 brothers, Bill and Carolyn Goodman of Mongo, Claude and Kim Goodman of Wolcottville, Harold Goodman of Texas, David and Joan Goodman and James and Deb Goodman of Stroh. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Elmer Goodman. Funeral Oct. 30 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 10-29-2009
Wallen Beverage, about 53, of R. 1, Albion, was found dead Oct. 9, 1966 at the Ed Peterink farm on Drake Road. Born in 1913 in Garrett, Ky., he was the son of Lee and Liza Ratliffe Wallen and was a construction worker in this area. Survivors include his parents and his wife, Ellen Wicker; 2 sons, Claude of Huntington, and Cledis of Kendallville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Flossie Strange of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Ethel Kline of Cree Lake, Mrs. Sue Lowder and Mrs. Bertha Bryant of Kendallville, Mrs. Joyce Uhl of R. 1, Albion, and Pamela at home; 3 brothers and 3 sisters; and 20 grandchildren. Funeral will be in Garrett, Ky. + 10-?-1966
Wallen Burley, 60, of Rome City, died Friday in the emergency room of McCray Hospital. He was born in Yellow Mountain, Ky., November 25, 1935 to Floyd and Lydia (Terry) Wallen. On June 22, 1951 in Vest, Ky., he married Geraldine Terry. He moved from Knott County, Ky. to Rome City 45 years ago and had been employed by Newnam Mfg. as an iron pourer. He retired in 1982. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Waterloo. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Geraldine Gannon and Jody Wallen of Rome City, Brenda Gillentine of Wolcottville; 4 sons, Donald of Wawaka, Dallas and Floyd of Rome City; and Bob of LaGrange; 4 sisters, Janive Sawyer of South Milford, Hadney Clevenger of Ligonier, Yvonnive Jones of Kimmell and Annalee Perkins of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Cordus of Rome City and Corga of Wolcottville; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles; a daughter, Charleen, and 2 sisters. Funeral today in Hutchins Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 4-26-1996
Wallen Charles E, 18, R. 1, Rome City, was the victim of a single car fatal accident ½ mile north of Rome City on Ind. 9 this morning. He was a passenger in a car driven by Tom Ritchie who lost control when trying to flee from the town marshal. Alcohol was involved. Funeral will be Friday at True Church of God north of South Milford. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Burley and Geraldine (Terry) Wallen; 2 sisters, Geraldine and Brenda Sue at home; and 4 brothers, Donald Lee, Dallas Ray, Floyd David and Bobby Jo at home. + 8-?-1976
Wallen Cledis, 67, of Kendallville, died Aug. 7, 2005 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was retired from Mahoney Foundry in Kendallville and attended Community Baptist Church near Wolcottville. He was born March 11, 1938 in Garrett, Ky., to Beverage and Ellen (Wicker) Wallen. He married Audrey Goodman on June 13, 1955 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Veron and Brenda Wallen of Wawaka and Gregory and Michelle Wallen of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Lisa Wallen of Kendallville; 6 sisters and 3 brothers-in-law, Flossie and Sonny Strange of Lima, Ohio, Ethel Kline of Albion, Joyce Uhl of Ligonier, Sue Lowder, Bertha and Bill Bryant and Pam and Everett Hovarter of Kendallville; a brother, Claude of Hamilton; 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Moore. Services Wednesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-9-2005
Wallen Corga, 21, Rome City, died today in Ohio apparently from a gunshot wound. He was the son of Corga Wallen, Rome City. Funeral Monday in True Church of God. Burial, Brushy Chapel Cemetery. + 3-?-1976
Wallen Ellen, 83, died Oct. 31 in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born June 12, 1912 in Knott County, Ky., to Bee and Rosabelle (Hicks) Wicker. She married Beverage Wallen and he died in 1966. She had moved to Albion in 1956 and then to Kendallville where she lived 15 years. She was a member of Little Flossie Church in Lisbon. Surviving are 6 daughters, Joyce Bowen of Ligonier, Flossie Strange of Elida, Ohio, Ethel Kline of Albion, and Pam Hovarter, Sue Lowder and Bertha Bryant, all of Kendallville; 3 sons, Claude of Hamilton, Cledis of Kendallville, and Clyde Moore of Kendallville; a sister, Lucy Nichols of Lima, Ohio; 2 brothers, Linze and Tom of Mousie, Ky.; 29 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Olive and Gypsie Stevens, preceded her in death. Funeral in Little Flossie Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-9-1995
Wallen Justin Lee was stillborn Friday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are his parents, Chad Lee Wallen and Melind K. Combs of Cromwell; 2 sisters, Cala Collins of Cromwell and Veronica J. Kapp of Auburn; grandparents, Deb Rockenbaugh of Warsaw, Claude Wallen of Hamilton, and Kay Fisher of Fort Wayne. Graveside services today in Lake View Cemetery. + 9-16-1994
Wallen Richard, 78, of Avilla, died February 26, 2014, in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He retired from Cooper Auto in Avilla. Prior to that he worked in construction for 15 years and also worked at McCray Refrigeration in Kendallville. He was born April 18, 1935, in Knott County, Kentucky, to Lawrence and Edna (Sparkman) Wallen. Surviving are a daughter, Sherry Wallen of Kendallville; 4 sons, Rick (Barb) Wallen of Wolcottville, Harold (Jill) Wallen of Kendallville, Ron (Tonya) Wallen of Rome City, and Christopher Wallen of Kendallville; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; his mother, Edna Osborn of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Wanda Pearson of Rome City, Lora (Larry) Kurtz of Orland and Connie (Larry) Wohrnock of Markle; and 2 brothers, Ronnie (Shirley) Wallen of Kendallville and Donald Ray (Tatti) McDaniel of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Juanita Wallen; and a great-grandson, Colt'n Wallen. Funeral, Saturday in the True Church of God. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-28-2014 
Wallenbach Ada  67, Ligonier, died Tuesday in LaGrange Nursing Home. Born in Wolcottville on July 7, 1910, she was the daughter of Abraham and Clara Drake. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Cherril Smith, R. 3, Howe; 2 sister, Mrs. Earl Hapner, Benton, and Mrs. Albert Halsey, Fort Wayne; 3 brothers, Alvin, Ligonier, Francis and Orville, Calif.; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral was Friday in Ligonier Church of Christ. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1978
Waller Allen K, 60, of Quincy, Mich., died unexpectedly Feb. 26, 2008 at Community Health Center of Branch County. He was a journeyman millwright for AL Smith Corp. in Kankakee, Ill, Alcan Toyo in Joliet, Ill., and Vantage Industries in Hamilton until 2007. He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1965 and attended ITT in Chicago for 2 years. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. He was born Sept. 3, 1947 in Kendallville to Leo and Geneva (Slick) Waller. His father died in 1987. He married Patricia Wiggins on Aug. 1, 1981 in Bourbonnais, Ill. Surviving are his mother in Quincy; his wife; a son, Todd; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Tim Marshall of Dalton City, Ill., Tricia and Josh Posanka of Bourbonnais, and Vicki and Brian Wicker of Kankakee, Ill.; and 11 grandchildren. Services Saturday at Dutcher Funeral Home, Coldwater, Mich. Burial, Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy. ^ 2-28-2008
Waller Christina, 83, mother of Mrs. Robert Mueller, died in the Mueller home Sunday. She was born August 22, 1882, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Vendel and Anna Svoboda. On February 18, 1903, she married Ira C. Waller, who died in November 1960. She had lived in Kendallville since 1919, moving there from Bryan, Ohio. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Mueller are another daughter, Mrs. C. F. Treesh, South Bend; two sons, Robert E., South Bend, and Leo, Kendallville; eight grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was the last of nine brothers and sisters. Funeral was Wednesday in the Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville. Burial, Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan, Ohio. ~ 4-29-1965 + 4-?-1965
Waller Ira C, a retired farmer and laborer, died Monday in his home 213 West Williams St., Kendallville. He came to the community 42 years ago from Bryan, Ohio. He was born June 14, 1882, at Convoy, Ohio, a son of Elijah and Suzanna Waller and was the last of a family of eight children. He was preceded in death by two sons. He and Christina Svoboda were married 57 years. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Mueller, Avilla, and Mrs. Ellen Treesh, South Bend; two sons, Leo, Kendallville, and E. Robert, South Bend; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Services were yesterday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Fountain Grove Cemetery at Bryan. ~ 11-10-1960 + 1960
Waller Leo A, 59, of 329 Lakeside Dr., Quincy, Mich., and formerly of Kendallville, died Monday while plowing snow. He was born in Noble County May 7, 1927 to Ira and Christina (Svoboda) Waller. On Aug. 30, 1946 in Steuben County he married Geneva Slick. He moved to Quincy from Kendallville 7 years ago and was warehouse manager for Mohenaar Distributing Co. in Albion, Mich. A veteran of WW II, he served with the U. S. Navy Submarine Service. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, VFW Post 2749, Kendallville and American Legion Post 86, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; a son, Kelly of Bourbonnais, Ill.; a sister, Ellen Treesh; and a brother, Earl, both of South Bend; 4 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services will be Thursday in St. Charles Catholic Church in Coldwater. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Quincy. + 1-19-1987
Waller Mary Jane, about 55, of R. 1, Albion, died Dec. 20, 1973 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne Jan. 7, 1918, the daughter of Garner W. and Mina F. (Hiser) Bortner. Her father died in 1965. She was a 25-year resident of the Albion community. Her mother survives. Funeral was Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-?-1973
Walling Arthur was born Sept. 10, 1870 and died Feb. 5, 1893 in his 23rd year. Funeral was yesterday at the residence of his father, David C. Walling. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-5-1893
Walling David C, head of the Flint & Walling Co., manufacturer of windmills and pumps, died at his residence in this city this morning at an advanced age. He came to Kendallville nearly 50 years ago as pattern maker, and by industry and perseverance succeeded in building up what is today the largest manufacturing establishment of Kendallville. He personally invented the Star windmill and the Hoosier pump, the 2 chief products of the plant. He married Frances Peters of Newark, Ohio in 1865. Surviving are the widow; and children, Mrs. Luella Bard of Fort Wayne, George E. Walling and Mrs. Grace E. Martin of this city, and Walter Walling of Alvin, Texas. Funeral will be from the residence Sunday. He was born in Erie County, N.Y. in 1835. The family moved to Kendallville in 1866. He served on the school board of Kendallville and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. + No date
Walling Frances E, 67, widow of the late David C. Walling, died Saturday at her home at 612 E. Mitchell St. Funeral will be from the home Tuesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery beside her husband who died in 1914. Frances E. Peters was born March 29, 1843 at Massillon, O., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Israel Peters. She married David C. Walling May 4, 1865 in Norwalk, O. They had 8 children, 3 of whom survive. Three died in infancy, James Arthur when a young man 23 years of age, and George. She is survived by 2 daughters and one son, Mrs. Grace Martin and Walter Walling of this city, and Mrs. Luella W. Bard of San Diego, Calif. + No date
Walling George E, 54, lifelong resident of Kendallville and son of the late David C. Walling, founder of the Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., died last evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. Frances E. Walling, 711 E. Mitchell St. He was born Dec. 12, 1874. He served as a draftsman at Flint & Walling Co. for more than 20 years, retiring a few years ago. He married May Parker, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Parker. She died May 3, 1926. Funeral will be Wednesday. + 10-15-1928
Walling Harriet, 83, died in Perrysburg, Ohio, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Westcott, on the 13th. She was the widow of James S. Walling of Kendallville. Funeral was on the 15th at the house of her son, David. ^ 9-28-1888
Walling James S, 76, died of paralysis April 22. Funeral was at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday last. He was born in Maryland, Otsego County, N.Y. in 1810. He resided in that state till 34 years ago when he moved to Ill. where he lived 10 years and from there he removed to this place 21 years ago. ^ 4-30-1886
Walling May, wife of George Walling, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died this morning at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 14, 1868 at Ligonier, a daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Parker. She was a baby when her parents moved to this city from Ligonier. Her father had been the first publisher of the Kendallville News, a weekly newspaper. In 1901 she married George E. Walling, who survives. She was a member of the Audubon Society, Culture Club and OES. + 5-3-1926
Wallinger Katherine "Kate", 91, of R. 1, LaOtto, died Tuesday at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. She was born July 19, 1899 in Martin, N.D., the daughter of George and Carolyn (Bauer) Eckart. On January 16, 1920 she married Dominic Wallinger, who preceded her in death. She moved to LaOtto in September 1989. She had been a cook for Martin Schools in Martin and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Eagles Auxiliary, both of Harvey. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Trudy) Ryan of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Minnie Bender of Great Falls, Mont., and Frieda Hoepfer of Harvey; a brother, Gideon Eckart of San Jose Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three sons preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla. Burial, Swan Cemetery. + 10-?-1990
Walsdorf Grace E, 66, of Decatur, died Sept. 15, 2006 at Adams Memorial Hospital from cancer. She formerly taught English at Central Noble High School in Albion and was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. She was born Jan. 3, 1940 in Chicago, Ill. to John and LaVorna (Grunden) Strey. She married Paul Walsdorf Jr. He died Aug. 3, 2001. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Paul III and Sandy and John and Laurie of Hobart and Jeff and Jennifer of Houston, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Scott Millington of Decatur; and 10 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles. Services Tuedsay at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery, Avilla. ^ 9-18-2006
Walsdorf Paul Michael Jr, 61, died Aug. 3, 2001 at home in Albion. A retired pattern maker, he was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. He was born Dec. 9, 1939 in Chicago to Paul Michael and Lucille (Flesch) Walsdorf. On May 7, 1960 in Chicago he married Grace Strey. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Sandra and John and Laurie Walsdorf of Hobart and Jeff and Jennifer Walsdorf of Houston, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Scott Millington of Decatur; 2 sisters, Dorothy Flanagan of Naceheh, Wis., and Ann Sporer of Terre Haute; and 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Jennifer and Meghann Walsdorf and Grant Millington. A son, Charles, and a brother, Thomas, preceded him in death. Services Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Avilla. Burial, Lutheran Cemetery. ^ 8-4-2001
Walsh Annette, 59, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly Thursday in her residence. She was born in Knott County, Ky. December 16, 1939 to Columbus and Bessie (Slone) Watson. On December 24, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, she married Robert Walsh. He died December 19, 1996. She retired in 1993 from Essex Group Inc., Kendallville. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse in Kendallville. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary Hankey and Marlene Kerkes of Kendallville, and Cherly Chyrle of Goshen; 4 sons, Robert Jr., Anthony, Roderick and Duane Walsh, all of Kendallville; 2 sisters Glenna Morris of Ky., and Fairlene Speaker of Tenn.; a brother, Leon Watson of Marion; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl. Funeral Saturday in Gospel Lighthouse. Burial, Brushy Prairie Cemetery. + 5-13-1999
Walsh Celeste, 81, died Wednesday at Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Funeral mass will be said Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church, of which she was a member. Burial, Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery. She was born June 5, 1889 in Fort Wayne to Albert and Mary (Fox) Merz. She and James Sylvester Walsh were married Oct. 30, 1911 in St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. He died in 1953. Surviving are 5 daughters, Mrs. Mary K. Smith, R. 2, Waterloo, Rose Marie Walsh, Kendallville, Theodosia Engle, Gahanna, Ohio, and Joan Smith, R. 2, Fort Wayne; one son, Charles, Houston, Texas; and 14 grandchildren. Two sons, James and John; 2 sisters, Estelle and Agnes; and 2 brothers, Joseph and Clement, preceded her in death. + 11-?-1970
Walsh Charles J, 71, of Canyon Lake, Texas, died Feb. 21, 2004 of cancer. He was a project engineer for NASA in Houston before retiring in 1995. He was born May 25, 1932 in Kendallville to James Sylvester and Celeste Walsh. He received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Purdue University in 1954 and was a commissioned officer in the military for 2 years. On March 12, 1955 he married Sandra Leitch. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew and Suzete of Kingwood, Tex., and John and Elinore of Bryan, Tex.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Shauna and John Hulecki of Little Rock, Ark., and Erin and Bill Grant of Zachary, La.; 2 sisters, Rose Marie Walsh of Kendallville and Theodosia Engle of Gahanna, Ohio; and 9 grandchildren. ^ 2-24-2004
Walsh Herman C, 89, of 669 Dowling St., Kendallville, died Monday in Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born in Angola April 15, 1899, the son of Vern and Clara Walsh. In 1929 he married Edna Keller, who died in 1964. In 1966 he married Gladys Lee Bordner, who is his only survivor. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He retired from Magnavox, Fort Wayne after 25 years. He attended Faith United Methodist Church. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Butler Home Town Cemetery. + 7-18-1988
Walsh Julia, Sister Ursula, a Sister of St. Josephs, Tipton, Indiana, died. Her funeral was held last Wednesday. She was the former Julia Walsh. ~ 10-29-1964
Walsh Robert C, 62, died Thursday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 9, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio to Frank and Erma (Kruger) Walsh. On December 24, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio, he married Annette Watson. He was retired from Newnam Foundry in Kendallville and was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Hankey and Elsie Kerkes and 4 sons, Robert C. Jr., Anthony and Duane Walsh of Kendallville and Roger Walsh of Auburn; 3 sisters, Mary Kovch, Margaret Walsh and Eline Hochadel of Warren, Ohio; 2 brothers, John and Thomas of Warren; and 12 grandchildren. Services Sunday at Gospel Lighthouse Church. Burial, Brushy Prairie Cemetery. + 12-19-1996