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Wilson Absalom, 99, of Rome City, died Sept. 21, 2010 in Lakeland Nursing Center in Angola. He was a 1929 graduate of Chippewa High School in Wabash County and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1933 from Indiana Central College. He served as a civilian employee at Bunker Hill Naval Air Base in Peru, Ind., during World War II. He was also a school teacher at Chippewa High School and Linlawn High School in Wabash County and Peru High School, Brook High School, Larwill High School and Rome City High School, retiring from teaching in 1973. He coached basketball, track, football, baseball and cross country. He was a member of Rome City Lions Club, Masonic Lodge 451 in Rome City, Masonic Lodge 276 in Kendallville and the Rome City United Methodist Church. He was born April 8, 1911, in Wabash to Absalom and Elizabeth (Working) Wilson. He married Elizabeth L. “Betty” Felton. She died in 2002. Surviving are three sons, Edwin L. and Nancy Wilson of Fremont, David R. and Camille Wilson of Kendallville and Stanley R. and Mary Wilson of Rome City; one daughter, Marilyn E. “Lynn” and James Simons of Hamilton; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Diane Harvey on December 16, 1978; one sister; and eight brothers. Funeral Sept. 24 in Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-22-2010
Wilson Adam, 94, a retired well driller, died June 27, 1962 in the Irvin Nursing Home at Columbia City. A former resident of Wolf Lake, he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Kendall Secrist at Collins since 1955. He was a grandson of Sam Wilson, reputed to be the original "Uncle Sam", although there has been considerable controversy with a New York community on that claim. Also surviving is another daughter, Mrs. Glen Hire, R. 2, Albion; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 stepsons; 2 stepdaughters; a brother and a sister. Services were held at a Columbia City funeral home with interment at Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 6-27-1963
Wilson Albert was born Nov. 3, 1811 near Woodstock, Vermont, died Jan. 4, 1902, aged 90 years 2 months and 1 day. He left there for Massachusetts in 1836; came to Kendallville in 1836. In 1840 he settled on the farm which was his home until death. He was married to Isabelle Trowbridge April 1, 1840. They had 9 children. Three of them have died, as well as his wife who died Dec. 25, 1879. The children living are Charles, Shiloh, Mich.; Arthur, Palo, Mich.; Sarah M. Weatherford, Kendallville; Laura Crone, Wolcottville; Ida King, Pierceton, Ind.; Willis, who resides on the old homestead. The grandchildren are Bertie, Howard and Arthur Wilson, John Crone, Maud Fisher, Gertie Cheney, Ralph King, John Weston, Allie Franks. The great-grandchildren are Harold Weston, Emory Franks, Esther Franks, Elmer, Mary and Lucile Cheney. He was a member of the M. E Church. Funeral Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 1-10-1902
Wilson Arthur E , 94, formerly of S. Main St., Kendallville, and a resident at Kendallville Manor Nursing Home since 1988, died there Monday. He was born on the family farm west on Waits Road in Noble County March 3, 1897 to Willis and Olive (Holmes) Wilson. The farm, which was partly given to his grandfather by William Mitchell, a prominent Kendallville businessman, was in the family more than 100 years before being sold in 1982. Mr. Wilson grew up in Kendallville, went to work full-time for McCray Refrigeration Inc. in Kendallville when he was 16 years old. He first earned 12 cents an hour in the summer of 1913, but was offered a 2-cent raise to stay on after school started. He took the job. On May 1, 1915, he married Olivia Todd, who preceded him in death in November 1976. He farmed until 1947 when his son, Donald, took over the farm, and then Mr. Wilson entered the livestock business, buying and selling horses, cattle and lambs. In 1959 he bought Huff's Coal Yard on Rush Street and ran it for five years before retiring. He had also driven a school bus for more than 20 years. He practically grew up on the fairgrounds in Kendallville, and had attended the annual event since he was a young boy. "I've never missed a fair," he said in a 1982 interview with The News-Sun. The fair was always one of the highlights of the year for him. His father was one of the original stockholders of the old Eastern Indiana Agriculture Association which started the fair back in 1883. That one stock certificate, plus others that were purchased by Mr. Wilson over the years, remain in the family today. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Pepple of Kendallville; a son, Donald of Mesa, Ariz.; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandsons. A brother, Howard, preceded him in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-4-1992
Wilson Barbara, 101 years and 6 months, died of complications Monday at Alfran Nursing Home, Warsaw. She was born in Washington Twp on March 29, 1865, the daughter of Tiry and Nancy (Black) Huber. Her husband, John, died in 1939. She was also preceded in death by a son and a daughter. She was a member of the Wilmot Church of God. She is survived by 4 nephews including Orris Beezley, Kalkaska, Mich., Chancy Himes, Cromwell, Earl Himes, North Webster, Paul Himes, Goshen, and Merrill Bause, North Webster; and 5 nieces, including Mrs. Charles Beck of Syracuse, Mrs. Opal Kreager, Fort Wayne, and others in Ohio. Funeral today at Harris-Troxel Funeral Home, North Webster. Burial, Salem Cemetery near Wilmot. + 9-?-1966
Wilson Bessie M, 87, a native of Huntertown, died Dec. 28 in Parnell Park Nursing Home. Surviving are a son, Melvin, Huntertown, and a daughter, Mary Burger, Fremont. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-8-1981
Wilson Beulah Herendeen, 71, died Feb. 4 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 11, 1917 in Noble County, the daughter of Burnell and Ruth (Kuhn) Campbell. She married Dallas Herendeen and he died in 1966. She married Wayne E. Wilson June 8, 1972. She resided at R. 3, Churubusco the past 12 years and had been employed by Lyall Electric, Albion, and Dana Corporation in Churubusco, retiring in 1972. She was a charter member of VFW Post Auxiliary in Churubusco. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Janet McGuire of Albion and JoAnn Gemmill of Ligonier; two sons, Jack, Avilla, and Douglas, Churubusco; three sisters, Leila Gillespie of Florida, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Marvel of Churubusco, and Mrs. Bud (Ruth) Gerke of Kendallville; a brother, Joseph of Churubusco; and 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Services Feb. 8 in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ~ 2-14-1989 + 2-4-1989
Wilson Brenda Kay, 51, of Ligonier, died Aug. 15, 2004 in Goshen Hospital. She was a housekeeper at Avalon Village Healthcare Center and a member of Trinity Assembly of God. She was born May 1, 1953 to Douglas and Kay (Taylor) Shearer. She married Paul E. Wilson in 1981 in Cromwell. He died in 2001. Surviving are her mother; a son, Tony of Ligonier; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Cheri, Mitchell and Linda and Mark and Kimberly Shearer of Ligonier, and Martin and Kathy Shearer of Goshen; and a sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Oscar Jackson of Cromwell. Her father also preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 8-17-2004
Wilson Charles Loren, about 51, (b.2-13-1899) local automobile mechanic and garage foreman, died Oct. 23, 1950 from the effects of a heart attack. He was at home in Albion when the fatal attack came. He was a Canadian by birth but had resided in the U.S. many years and last Jan. had received his final papers making him a citizen of this country. He had resided in Albion about 24 years, most of which time he had been in the employ of the local Ford garage. For a short time he worked for Excel Distributing Co. Surviving are the widow, Ruby; and 4 sons, William, Robert and Paul at home, and Wayne with the U. S. Air Force at Wichita Falls, Texas; 4 brothers, George and Burleigh of Princeton, Ontario, Carter of Dundee, Ontario, and William of Mt. Pleasant, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. Stanley Bailey of Carmrose, Ontario. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Knights of Pythias and Eagles Lodges. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1950
Wilson Charles Mrs., 42, died near Van Wert, Ohio March 15 of consumption. She formerly lived in Swan Twp, later at Lisbon. She with her husband and family moved to Ohio about 9 years ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Barber of this city. ^ 3-29-1883
Wilson Cordice J, 66, (b.2-10-1917) R. 3, Albion, died May 15, 1983 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Elkhart to Lamont and Estelle (Wert) Barkey and on Oct. 9, 1934 married Albert Wilson in Angola. He died in 1957. She moved from Rome City to Albion 26 years ago and was a member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Albion. Surviving are 2 sons, Earl F. of Albion and Ralph J. of Goshen; and 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Services Wednesday at Apostolic Church in Albion. Burial, Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville. + 5-15-1983
Wilson D C, 84, veteran insurance man and a resident of the city of Kendallville for the past 75 years, died Tuesday at Lakeside Hospital from injuries received Oct. 23 when he was run down by an automobile while en route to his home on S. State St. One of the few living men in Indiana to vote for Abraham Lincoln for president of the United States, he held a Civil War record equaled by few veterans. Enlisting in Company G, 22nd Indiana Infantry, he served during the entire war under General Sheridan. As a Federal spy, he risked his life countless times to enter the southern lines and return with valuable information. For more than 6 weeks he lived in the White House at Washington as a special guard to President Abraham Lincoln. He was born in Wayne County, Ohio on April 5, 1844 and came here ten years later with his parents. Since that time he has been an active resident of Kendallville. He was married in 1867 to Tryphena Williams, and they had 2 children. They are Nathan Allen, deceased, and Orin S. + 11-6-1928
Wilson David, 85, Green Twp native, died July 20 at the home of his son, Albert D., northeast of Waterloo. He had suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He was born April 28, 1854, the son of David and Eliza Reed Wilson. At the age of 8 years he was moved to Allen Twp where he resided until 5 years after his marriage to Emma Busch in 1875. In 1880 the couple moved to Kendallville where he became employed at the Flint & Walling Mfg. Co. He was employed there 44 years. Their entire residency was at 127 N. Riley St. in Kendallville. He was a member of the Church of Christ 41 years. Surviving are the widow and son; another son, Ernest A. of Toledo, O.; 2 grandchildren, Pauline Hoskins and Harriett Lehman, Toledo. Funeral Sunday at Kendallville. Burial, Lisbon Cemetery. + 7-?-1939
Wilson David Eugene, the third child of Thomas M. and Fanny Bishop Wilson, was born in Swan Twp Dec. 1, 1869 and has apparently been a resident of Noble County all his lifetime. He was twice married, first to Miss Kate E. Rockfellow of Garrett, Ind., and later to Margaret Zeigle of Kendallville, who has since died. A son, Floyd, who has died, was born to the first wife. Soon after the beginning of the World’s War, he enlisted with the Fort Wayne aviation squadron. He was then sent to Texas, connected with the Kelly Field Co. Later he was called to Newport News. Soon came the call for across and he embarked for France, where he served 2 years. Given an honorable discharge, he never fully recovered from the illness, (tuberculosis) contracted abroad. He leaves one brother, Albert N. of Calif.; and one sister, Anna B. of Jefferson. On Dec. 24, 1922 he died at the U.S. hospital at Dawson Springs Ky. Funeral at the home of his sister, Mrs. Samuel T. Smith. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1923
Wilson Donald E, 88, of Mesa, Az., died May 25, 2008 in Mesa. A farmer, he had also driven a bus for the Avilla School and the East Noble football and basketball teams. He served on the Noble County Community Fair board of directors and was a Noble County Commissioner. An Avilla High School graduate, he was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville. He was born March 23, 1920 on the family farm on Waits Road to Arthur and Olivia (Todd) Wilson. He married Maxine Schwab on May 31, 1941. She died in June 1999. Surviving are 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Joyce Whan and Diann and Jerry Stienbarger of Kendallville, Suzanne and Michael Flagg of Rolling Prairie; 5 grandchildren, Terri Keck, Tracey Whan, Todd Whan, Matt Flagg, Jason Flagg; and 9 great-grandchildren, Kevinn and Jeremy Keck, Emma and Nicolas Whan, Cliff Hannan, Callie Lehman, Braydon, Jayden and Morgan Flagg; and a sister, Ruth Pepple of Kendallville. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Paul A. Whan. Memorial service later. ^ 5-31-2008
Wilson Donald Frank, 70, owner of Limberlost Landing on Cain Lake in Sullivan chain southeast of Rome City, died of lung cancer Sunday in McCray Hospital. He was a nephew of the late Gene Stratton Porter, author-naturalist, and had lived at Cain Lake since 1950, going there from Wabash. He was born July 12, 1890, in Wabash, the son of Franklin P. and Ada Stratton Wilson, and was married August 8, 1952, to June Rupel. Surviving are the widow; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Lawshe, of Beverly Hills, Calif.; four nephews and two nieces. He was a charter member of Thomas Stienman Post 15, American Legion, in Wabash, and a member of the 40 and 8, Post 978, and Lodge No. 61, F & A M in Wabash, and the First Methodist Church in Kendallville. He was a former trustee of the Rome City Conservation Club. Services Tuesday in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-9-1961
Wilson Donald L, 76, of U.S. 33 South, Churubusco, died February 21, 1990 in Columbia City Community Care Center. Born August 17, 1913 in Trenton, Mich., he was the son of Frank and Alice (Rice) Wilson. On November 28, 1933 in Alba, Mich., he married Vedah V. Kobel. He moved from Holland, Mich. to Churubusco in 1987. He retired in 1980 after 30 years as a minister in Wesleyan churches. He was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church at Merriam. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Sharon Meyer of Fairfax, Va.; 7 sons, Donald Jr. of Chuchville, Md., Gerald and Harold of Holland, Mich., Ronald of Street, Md., Rev. Daniel of Albion, Rev. David of Bloomington, Ill., and Dale of Nunica, Mich.; 3 sisters, Nettie Myatt of Mesa, Ariz., Gertrude Campbell of Fort Myers, Fla., and Florence Howard of Escanaba, Mich.; 4 brothers, Harold of Gladstone, Mich., Paul of Columbiaville, Mich., Kendall of Ontario, Calif., and Thomas of Texas; 31 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 1941 by a son, Rolland, and in 1962 by a daughter, Sandra. Services Saturday in Cornerstone Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-21-1990
Wilson Doris Edna, 57, of Dearborn Heights, Mich., died Wednesday at Heritage Hospital in Taylor, Mich. She was born March 14, 1924 in Kendallville, the daughter of Clarence and Daisy (Brugh) Getts. On Dec. 1, 1940 in LaGrange she married Lawrence Wilson. She had moved from Kendallville to Michigan 40 years ago. Surviving are her husband; her mother in Kendallville; a daughter, Mrs. John (Sherry) Luka; and 2 sons, Michael and Gary of Dearborn Heights; 2 sisters, Mrs. Max (Virginia) Bortner of Albion, and Mrs. William (Hilda) Schneider of Muncie; and 7 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 8-?-1981
Wilson Duward R "Dewey", 87, of Payne, Ohio, died Nov. 2 at home. The Jamestown, N.D. native retired from Maloley’s Bros. Bakery in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Bertha; daughters, Beverly Amstutz of Payne and Marilyn Mills of Jackson, Tenn.; son, Philip J. of Huntertown; sisters, Charleen Lash of Avilla, and Ruth A. Traxler of Goshen; 16 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Services in John the Baptist Catholic Church, Payne, with burial in the church cemetery. ~ 11-7-1996
Wilson Elizabeth was born near Albion, Indiana Feb. 11, 1845, the daughter of Adam and Mary Dingman. She was one of a family of 9 - 5 girls and 4 boys. One sister and all the brothers have preceded her in death. Three sisters survive - Mrs. S.J. Miller and Mrs. J.A. Frazure of Albion, and Mrs. Edward Ditmars of California. In July 1865 she married John Wilson and they had 7 children. One died in infancy and Martin died March 11, 1918 in Illinois. Surviving are the husband and five children, Adam of Wolf Lake, John A. of Albion, Mrs. Erwin Zumbaugh of Garrett, Polk of Detroit, and Mrs. Clyde Madison of Albion; and ten grandchildren. She died April 6, 1920 from heart disease. Funeral at the late home last Thursday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. Albion New Era 4-21-1920
Wilson Elizabeth Lois, 91, died Sept. 17, 2002 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. She had been a school teacher. She was born May 27, 1911 to Stephen and Edith (Smith) Felton in Wabash County. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, John Shambaugh. On Sept. 2, 1934 she married Absalom Wilson in Rich Valley, IN. Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn E. Simons of Angola; 3 sons, Edwin Wilson of Columbia City, David Wilson of Kendallville and Stanley Wilson of Rome City; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a half sister, Marguerite Baker of Wabash County. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Harvey, in 1978; one half sister and 2 half brothers. Services Sept. 21 at Rome City United Methodist Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 9-27-2002
Wilson Ella A, 75, of R. 1, Hudson, died Tuesday at her residence. She was born March 2, 1913 in Carlton, Mich., the daughter of William and Mary (Vandervort) Michling. On June 14, 1930 in Newport, Ky., she married Donald F. Wilson. She moved to R. 1, Hudson in 1971 from Fort Wayne. She was a former employee of International Harvester in Fort Wayne and attended the Church of God. Surviving are her husband; her mother, Mary Cobb, in Fort Wayne; a daughter, Donnajean Jeffrey of Fort Wayne; 3 sons, Norman J. of Tampa, Fla., Donald W. of Indianapolis, and Arthur A. of rural Hudson; 2 sisters, Mary Miller of Whittenburg, Ariz., and Louise Germain of Fort Wayne; a brother, William Chamberlin of Flat Rock, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday in Kistler-Johnson Funeral Home at Hudson. Burial, Wright Cemetery, rural Hudson. + 1-24-1989
Wilson Erma (Hippenhammer), 69, LaVerne, Calif., died July 19. She was a former Kendallville resident. She is survived by her husband, Charles; and 5 brothers, Russell, Avilla, Ralph, Kendallville, Rolland, Wolcottville, Raymond, Pasadena, Calif., and Robert, Pomona, Calif. Services July 21 at Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, West Covina, Calif. + 7-?-1976
Wilson Esther R, 80, died Sunday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Kalkaska, Mich. July 17, 1900, she was the daughter of John B. and Adeline Augusta (Pankop) Streb. She married William H. Wilson March 26, 1918. He died in Oct. 1963. She was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Howard (Ruth) Freed, and a son James Robert, both of Kendallville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Mary) Munk of Kendallville, Mrs. John (Bernice) Edwards of Pullman, Mich., and Mrs. Mildred Nodine of Garrett; 3 grandchildren, Kenneth Freed, Elizabeth Kollman and Sharon Terry; and 6 great-grandchildren. A sister, Agnes Bonar, preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1980
Wilson Frank C, 56, (b.3-20-1900 - d.5-31-1956) lifetime resident of this community, died in Parkview Hospital at Fort Wayne Thursday. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Survivors include the widow, Hazel; 3 daughters, Mrs. Viola Imhoff, Port Arthur, Texas, Mrs. Fern Gadomski, Albion, and Miss Fay at home; 4 sons, Guy with the military service in France, Junior and Walter, Albion, and Vern at home; 8 grandchildren; the mother, Mrs. Mary E. Moore, Albion; and one sister, Mrs. William Duesler, Albion. Rites Saturday at Green Center EUB Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1956
Wilson Franklin Jr., aged 35 years, 6 months and 2 days, died Aug. 22, 1966 at Goshen Hospital. He was a carpenter and had resided in this community all his life. He was married to Imo Jean DeLong. To them were born 4 children, Pam, Karen, Debbie and Jimmie, who survive, with 3 brothers and 3 sisters, Guy in the Air Force in Germany, Walter of Albion, Vern Lee of Albion, Viola Imhoff of Port Arthur, Texas, Faye Caupp and Fern Gadomski of Churubusco; his mother, Hazel. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial Rehoboth Cemetery. + 8-?-1966
Wilson George W died at Cassopolis, Mich. on the 29th or 30th of May and his remains were yesterday brought to this county for burial beside his father. He was the son of Hon. Thomas H. Wilson, who was long a citizen of the county and who died a little over 2 years ago. His mother still lives in Washington Twp. Nearly all his life was passed in this county. Several years ago he entered the ministry in the Lutheran Church but subsequently united with the Presbyterians of which church he was a minister at the time of his death. ^ 1878
Wilson Glenn, 71, died today at her home near Wolf Lake. Service will be Wednesday at the Advent Church at Wolf Lake. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Survivors are the husband, Adam; 3 sons, Chester, Ross and Beecher Howenstein, Noble County; 4 daughters, Mrs. Doris Reed, Mrs. Ruth Sarasien and Mrs. Elizabeth Hire of Noble County, and Mrs. Louise Secrist, Collins; 2 brothers, Charles and Edward Inks, Noble County; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Williams, Noble County. + 12-?-1944
Wilson Harry L, 75, of Kimmell, died June 26, 2004 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He retired as a tool and die maker at the 50 Corp. after 30 years of service. He had also worked as a deputy for the Williams County Ohio Sheriff's Dept. He had served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He was a member of the NRS and Farm Bureau and attended Sparta United Church of Christ in Kimmell. He was born Dec. 28, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio to Maurice and Ema (Smith) Wilson. On Sept. 16, 1990 he married Anna Nash Stauffer. Surviving are his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Bill Braker of new London, Ohio; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Harry Jr. and Debi Wilson of Gravois Mills, Mo., and Lee Wilson of Fort Wayne; 4 stepchildren; 4 brothers, Vance and Wayne Wilson of Edgerton, Roger Wilson of Edon, Ohio, and Allen Kohout of Steubenville; a sister, Vivian Bever of Hastings, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 6-28-2004
Wilson Hazel, 85, R. 3, Albion, died Aug. 2 in Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born May 6, 1903 in Noble County, the daughter of Otis and Maggie (Diffendarfer) Owen. She married Frank Wilson Jan. 10, 1919 and he died in 1956. She was a member of the Green Center Church and a charter member of the Albion Eagles. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Chuck (Fern) Barter and Mrs. James (Fay) Caupp, Churubusco; two sons, Guy H. of Mattawan, Mich., and Vern L. of Albion; three sisters, Mildred Gross of Churubusco, Viva Harlan and Ruth Ott, Albion; a brother, Homer of Albion; 21 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.. Four sons, two daughters and a sister preceded her in death. Services Friday at Green Center Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-9-1988 + 8-2-1988
Wilson Howard D,50, of Kendallville, died Oct. 12, 2012 at his residence.  He was born in Kendallville on Nov. 17, 1961 to William and Juanita (Howard) Wilson.  His mother died July 6, 2007.  He worked as a security office at Kraft Foods in Kendallville.  Survivors include 5 daughters, Nina Hicks of  Brimfield, Tricia Wilson of Kendallville, Rachel Wilson of Michigan, Beth Wilson of Kendallville and Carrisa Wilson of Fort Wayne a son, Howard Wilson Jr. of Kendallville; 10 grandchildren; his father; 4 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Elonda Seo of Kendallville, Sheila and Richard Tucker of Kendallville, Cheris and Stephen Dopnovan of Kendallville and Lisa Etter of Kendallville; 2 brothers, Bobby and Lisa Wilson of Kendallvilleand  William Wilson Jr. of Kendallville.  Funeral Monday at Hiote Funeral Home.  Burial, Lake View Cemetery.  ^ 10-14-2012
Wilson Howard S, 89, was born Feb. 2, 1885 in Noble County. He married Martha Mae Lysher Aug. 1, 1906 in Spencerville and was a retired Newnam Foundry employee and farmer. He died Thursday evening at the Kendallville Nursing Home. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Helmer, Columbia City; one son, Raymond, R. 3, Kendallville; one brother, Arthur, R. 2, Kendallville; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-26-1974 + 9-?-1974
Wilson Isabelle, widow of the late D.C. Wilson, died yesterday. Funeral will be Friday at the home on S. State St. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. She was in poor health since her husband’s death and uremic poisoning was a contributory cause of death. She was born June 2, 1854 in Peru, Ohio, a daughter of John and Lydia Sanders. She grew to womanhood in Peru. In March 1900 she was married in Norwalk, Ohio to the late D.C. Wilson, pioneer insurance man of this city. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Noble Chapter No. 122, OES, Audubon Society and Nature Study Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. E. F. Schafer of Detroit, Mich.; a brother, Jay of Flint, Mich.; and 3 grandchildren, Paul Mason of Allentown, Pa., and Paul and Kent Schafer. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. + 3-13-1929
Wilson Isabelle (Trowbridge) was born at Preble, N.Y. March 9, 1824, and died at her residence near Kendallville on Christmas morning 1879 in the 56th year of her age. At the age of 8 years she, with her parents, moved to Ohio and again in 1837 to the state of Indiana when on April 1 she was married to Albert Wilson. In 1841 she united with the M.E. Church at this place, where her funeral took place. ^ 1-1-1880
Wilson James D, 55, of Franklin, Ohio, died at his home Nov. 9 from Bright’s disease and cancer of the stomach. He was a former citizen of Albion. He is survived by his widow, Clara M.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Kalbe of Franklin; and 4 sons and 2 daughters. He was a member of the Salvation Army. Funeral at his home in Franklin Monday. Burial, Franklin Cemetery. + 11-?-1928
Wilson James H, 74, died Tuesday in Columbia City Hospital. Funeral July 21 at Smith Funeral Home, Columbia City. He was born Sept. 3, 1892 at Wilson Lake in Whitley County to Robert and Alice (Wilson) Wilson, and he grew up in the community. On April 11, 1914 he married Mayme C. Miller of near Cromwell, and they had resided in and near Cromwell since then. He was a painter and interior decorator, a member of the Cromwell K of P Lodge, the Knapp Lake Association, and attended the Sparta Church. Surviving are the widow; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maud Hart of South Bend, and Mrs. Ruth Homes of Santa Cruz, Calif. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1967
Wilson James M, 72, of South Milford, died November 4, 2006 at Shepherd of the Hill nursing home. He was born February 3, 1934 in Stroh to Curtis and Dorothy (Phovemire) Wilson. He married June M. Freeman on June 27, 1953 in Avilla. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters and 3 sons-in-law, Debra and Dave King of Avilla, Janice and Dick Owens of Rome City, Becky Walker of LaGrange and Carmen and Mike Stacer of Cadiz, KY: 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Terri Wilson of Howe and Terry and Chela Wilson of Plain City, UT; a sister and a brother-in-law, Joan and George Monesmith of Fort Wayne; a stepsister; a stepbrother and a stepfather, Ray Garber; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A lifetime area resident, he retired in 1985 from International Harvester in Fort Wayne after 30 years of service. He had been a bus driver for Prairie Heights School Corp. for 19 years. He had been a member of the South Milford Volunteer Fire Dept., and was a member of South Milford United Methodist Church, where services were held. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. ~ 11-16-2006
Wilson James R, 81, of Kendallville, died March 28, 2008 at Hickory Creek of Kendallville. He drove a gas truck for Beights Oil Co. and then for Brown's Amoco, later working for Strawser Brothers Construction as a mechanic, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Kendallville Moose Lodge. He was born Aug. 6, 1926 in Kendallville to Henry and Esther (Streb) Wilson. He married Zona Burger on May 17, 1957 in Kendallville. She died May 14, 1998. Surviving are a sister, Ruth Freed of Avilla. Services Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-31-2008
Wilson John A, about 83, (b.12-7-1872) a lifelong resident of this community, died Feb. 15, 1956 in a Garrett convalescent home from hardening of the arteries and a light stroke. He had been living at the home of his niece, Mrs. Porter Black. He was a great-great-grandson of Samuel Wilson, who is buried in the Christian Chapel Cemetery and who it is claimed was the original Uncle Sam. Surviving are 2 brothers, Adam of Wolf Lake and Polk of Jacksonville, Fla.; and one sister, Mrs. Susan Madison of Albion. Funeral at the Methodist Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-?-1956
Wilson John E, 92, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. He had formerly lived in Avilla and operated a bakery near the Standard Station about 35 years ago. He also operated the Cottage Pastry Shop in Garrett. He was born in Elwood but lived in Goshen with his daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Traxler. Other survivors are Mrs. Albert (Charleen) Lash and two sons, Dudward, Mich., and George, Fort Wayne. Funeral mass Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, St. Mary’s Cemetery. ~ 9-2-1976
Wilson John M, 96, oldest resident of the place, died at his home here Monday. He was the last Civil War veteran of this vicinity. He was made a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge more than 60 years ago. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Irvin Zumbaugh and Mrs. Clyde Madison of this city; and 3 sons, Adam of Wolf Lake, Polk of Chicago, and John M. Jr. at home. Funeral was at the home Wednesday. Burial, Albion Cemetery. He, in recent years, had attracted considerable attention as the son of the "original Uncle Sam." This had grown since publication in papers of the country during 1930 of a story about Mr. Wilson’s father, Samuel Wilson of Troy, N.Y., in Ripley’s Believe It of Not" column. Mr. Wilson verified this story and said that his father’s grave is in the cemetery at Merriam, which lies south of here. Probably far more important is the fact that he (his father) was a member of the Lewis & Clark Expedition into the Northwest. He was born in Clarion County near Pittsburgh, Penn., Aug 17, 1835, the son of Samuel and Susan Wilson. There were 10 children in the family, all of whom with the parents have long since died. Prior to the Civil War, the family moved to Ohio and then on to Indiana and settled near Albion. In 1862 he heard the call for volunteers and enlisted in Co. D., 74th Regiment Indiana Infantry under Captain King. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamauga and lay in a hospital for 6 months, after which time his general disability caused his honorable discharge on Dec. 26, 1864. In 1865 he married Elizabeth Dingman and they lived together 55 years until her death in 1920. They had 6 children. One son, Martin, died in 1918. Those surviving are Mrs. Susan Madison, Mrs. Clara Zumbaugh, and John A. of Albion, Adam of Wolf Lake, and James Polk of Chicago, Ill. There are 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. More than 40 years ago he met with an accident in which his skull was fractured, later a hip was broken. In spite of all this, he has lived 96 years and 19 days. For nearly one half century the hill south of Albion has been known as the John Wilson home. + 6-?-1932
Wilson John Willis, 70, native and lifelong resident of Noble County, died at the home of his son, Howard, 2 ¾ miles southwest of Kendallville Feb 6, where for some time he had been making his home. Death was the result of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. He was born Dec. 2, 1855 on the Wilson homestead and was the 6th child of a family of 9 born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilson, early settlers of the county who migrated here from Massachusetts. Albert Wilson lived to the age of 90. John spent his entire life on the farm and was a progressive agriculturist of the community. He married Olive M. Holmes Oct. 7, 1879. They had 2 sons, Howard S. and Arthur E. of near Kendallville. Also surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Ida King and Mrs. J. D. Weatherford of Kendallville, and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at the home of his son, Arthur. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 2-11-1926
Wilson Juanita, 69, died July 6, 2007 in her Kendallville home. She was employed with King Seeley and retired from Eaton Controls/Siebe in Kendallville. She was born Dec. 15, 1937 in Garrett, Ky. to Commodore and Lula (Sexton) Howard. She married William L. Wilson on Aug. 21, 1958 in Prestonsburg, Ky. Surviving are her husband; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Elonda and Guei Mathias Oula, Sheila and Richard Tucker, Cheri and Stephen Donovan and Lisa and Richard Etter of Kendallville; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Bobby and Lisa Wilson, Howard and William Jr. Wilson; 3 sisters, Linda Wright, Vongie Strunk and Willa Jean Smith of Kendallville; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Francis Howard of Michigan; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A brother, T. J. Howard; 2 grandchildren, Ramon and Christina Wilson, preceded her in death. Services Monday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-7-2007
Wilson Kenneth, 3-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson residing in Jefferson Twp, choked to death by getting his head caught in the door of the granary a short distance from the home. The supposition is that the child, playing about the yard, had tried to crawl into the granary when the door fell on his neck. His mother found him. + 5-?-1928
Wilson Lawrence R, 66, of Highway 54, Sharpsburg, Ga., died there Wednesday. He was born June 11, 1919 to Monroe and Iva (Browand) Wilson. He was a designer for the Ford Motor Co. Surviving are his wife, Hazel K; a daughter, Sherry W. Luka of Taylor, Mich.; 2 sons, Michael of Lavonia, Mich., and Gary of Inkster, Mich.; a brother, Herbert of Fayetteville, Ga.; and 7 grandchildren. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-8-1986
Wilson Linda Lou, 67, of Albion, died Jan. 15, 2008 at her home. She was bon Feb. 12, 1940 near Ege, the daughter of Omar and Annabelle (Longsworth) Rosenogle. On Dec. 29, 1956 she married Vern "Pee Wee" Wilson at the Albion EUB Church. She worked for 17 years at Tokheim in Albion and 4 years at Diversitec in Columbia City. She was a member of the OES, Prentiss Chapter, Albion Eagles and an EMT for the old Noble County EMS #6 for 12 years. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Arlinda (Steve) Barclay of Flippin, Ark.; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Terry (Kim) Wilson, Douglas (Deborah) Wilson and Todd Wilson, all of Albion; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, Virgil Johanns of Kimmell. She was preceded in death by a sister, Starr Johanns, and a brother. Funeral at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Albion New Era 1-23-2008
Wilson Lloyd "Doug", 55, of Rome City and formerly of Huntington, died Tuesday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born May 16, 1942 in Huntington, he was the son of Lloyd Daniel and Caroline (Crocesi) Wilson. On May 22, 1976 he married Sherrie Thorn. A 1960 Huntington High School graduate, he was a tool grinder for Dana Corp.'s Spicer Axle Division, Fort Wayne, for 36 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Rome City. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Kim Eckert of Huntington and Mrs. John (Angie) Krause of Lakeside, Mont.; a son, Troy of Wolcottville; a stepdaughter and a stepson; 6 grandchildren; a brother, Don of Huntington; and a sister, Mrs. Ted (Janet) McElhaney of Huntington County. Funeral Saturday at Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-10-1998
Wilson Mable W, 81, of Dunedin, Fla., mother of Richard W. Wilson of Huntertown, died Oct. 26 and services were conducted in Fort Wayne Oct. 29. She was born in Rockford, Ill., resided in the Fort Wayne area 40 years and had spent the past 12 years in Florida. She is survived by three other sons, Ronald of Fort Wayne, John of Hudson, Fla., and Charles of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Gough of Los Angeles, Calif., and a brother, Elmer Woodward of Anderson. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. ~ 10-30-1975 + 10-26-1975
Wilson Martha Mae, 98, of R. 3, Kendallville, died Wednesday at the Kendallville Nursing Home. Born March 21, 1887 in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of Thomas and Etta (Hettinger) Lysher. On Aug. 1, 1906 she married Howard Wilson, who died in 1974. A Kendallville resident since 1906, she moved from DeKalb County and attended the First Christian Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Helen Helmer of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son in 1981; 3 sisters and one brother. Services Friday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. + 1-8-1986
Wilson Mary "Katie", 68, Rome City, died Monday in McCray Hospital. Born July 15, 1909 in Goshen, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roser. She married Robert R. Wilson July 26, 1938 in Albion. He died Oct. 12, 1974. She lived in Rome City 9 years, moving from Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Fort Wayne American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 and attended the Rome City United Methodist Church. Survivors are one son, Guy Fortier, Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Gwen Fuelling, Jenson Beach, Fla.; 3 grandchildren, Keith, Kimberley and Kelly Fortier of Fort Wayne; and one aunt in Goshen. Funeral Thursday at Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Goshen. + 8-?-1977
Wilson Mary A, 89, died at the Kendallville Nursing Home Wednesday. She was born March 23, 1894 in Chicago and moved from there 40 years ago to Rome City. She was a member of St. Gaspar Catholic Church. There are no survivors. Graveside services Friday in Woodland Cemetery. + 8-31-1983
Wilson Mary B was born April 18, 1890 and died Aug. 14, 1954. Services at Williams Funeral Home Aug. 16. Burial, Woodland Cemetery. + 8-14-1954
Wilson Mary E, 74, of 900 Villa Terrace in Kendallville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. Born in Kokomo, Sept. 27, 1904, she was the daughter of Patrick and Minnie (Fulton) Casey. She married David Wilson in 1919 in Noblesville. He died April 1, 1971. She had lived in Kendallville 4 years, coming from Noblesville. Survivors are a son, John B. of R. 1, Fremont; a sister; 3 brothers; 2 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Monday in the Immaculate Conception Church in Noblesville. Burial, Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville. + 3-?-1979
Wilson Mary G, 72, residing in the southwest part of the county, died on the operating table of a Fort Wayne hospital. She was to have submitted to an operation for strangulated hernia, but her heart gave way before the operation was performed. She was born in Whitley County and was first married to George Ott, who died a number of years ago. She was married for the second time to John Wilson, who, together with five brothers and two sisters, survive. Services Friday from Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1929
Wilson Mary Jane was born Aug. 5, 1878 and died March 6, 1956. Services at Bonham & Miser’s March 9. Burial, IOOF Cemetery, New Haven. + 3-?-1956
Wilson Mary L, 79, died April 11, 2000 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was a homemaker born in Pineville, Ky. to Charles and Betty Elliott. She married Herbert J. Wilson on February 21, 1937. He died May 9, 1986. Surviving are 4 sons, William L. of Kendallville, Andy R. of Detroit, and Herbert J. Jr. and Jerry of Auburn; 3 daughters, Loretta Page of Stroh, and Lynda Piggott and Caroline Sue Prucinsky of Wawaka; one brother, Bruce Elliott of Pineville; one sister, Cora Simson of Pineville; 27 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One granddaughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Friday at Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-11-2000
Wilson Maxine E, 80, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Kendallville, died Monday in Mesa following heart surgery. She was born in LaGrange June 14, 1919, a daughter of William and Nettie (Hawley) Schwab. On May 31, 1941 in Kendallville she married Donald Wilson. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Ann and Paul Whan and Diann and Jerry Stienbarger of Kendallville, Suzanne and Mike Flagg of Rolling Prairie; a sister, Donna Klein of Ludington, Mich.; 5 grandchildren and their spouses, Terri and Jeff Keck, Tracy and Steve Lehman, Todd and Suzanne Whan, Matt and Monica Flagg and Jason and Brandee Flagg; and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial services Friday in Carr-Tenney Mortuary in Tempe, Ariz. 6-28-1999
Wilson Mayme C, 80, widow of James Wilson, died Saturday at Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are one brother, McKinley Miller, Cromwell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday from Smith Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Wilson Minnie (Burnam) was born at Glens Falls, N.Y. in 1843 and came to Noble County when a young lady and for a time taught school and later married Arthur Wilson, who resided southwest of this city and who, with one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Cheney of Ionia, Mich., survive. Funeral was held from the residence of Mrs. J. D. Weatherford on N. Main St. Sunday. The husband is a brother of Mrs. Weatherford and Mrs. H. O. King of this city and J. W. Wilson southwest of this city. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 6-21-1909
Wilson Nancy Lee, 9 months and 21 days of age, (b. 4-20-1949) died on Feb. 17, 1950. The baby had been ill with a cold. Surviving are the parents, Franklin Jr. and Imo Jean (DeLong) Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Wilson of Albion, Mr. and Mrs. Claude DeLong of Kendallville; great-grandparents, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Owen, and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Byrd. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Feb. 18. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 2-?-1950
Wilson Natie, youngest son of Dr. D. C. and Phena Wilson, aged 10 years, 5 months and 19 days, died of diphtheria Oct. 7. ^ 10-13-1881
Wilson Olive, 85, Noble County resident practically all her life, died Friday at her home 2 and ½ miles northeast of this city from heart disease. She was born June 1, 1854 in DeKalb County, the daughter of Salathiel and Nancy Holmes. Moving to Noble County, she was united in marriage to John Willis Wilson on Oct. 7, 1879. He died in Feb. 1926. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Howard and Arthur of this county; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1939
Wilson Olivia P, 79, resided at R. 2, Kendallville and died Sunday. She was born in Celina, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1897 to J. C. and Eldora (Counterman) Todd. She married Arthur Wilson May 1, 1915 in Kalamazoo, Mich., and was a member of the Kendallville Mitchell St. Methodist Church and the Get-Together Club. Survivors include her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Pepple; and one son, Donald, both rural Kendallville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister. Services Wednesday in the Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 11-18-1976 + 11-?-1976
Wilson Paul E "Bud", 67, died Nov. 23, 2001 at his home. He worked at Silgan Plastics in Ligonier. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Trinity Assembly of God. He was born Oct. 12, 1934 in Kendallville to Fred Paul and Lucille Wilson. In 1981 in Cromwell he married Brenda K. Shearer. Surviving are his wife; a son, Tony of Ligonier; 2 brothers, Tom and Wayne; and 4 sisters, Irma Flores of South Bend, Doloris Kline of Wawaka, Judy Dawson of Angola and Nan Wilson of St. Paul, Minn. Services Monday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. ^ 11-24-2001
Wilson Ralph E, 71, of Newport-Richey, Fla., died Tuesday in Riverside Hospital there. Born June 5, 1912 in Scottsdale, Pa. to Arthur and Virginia Wilson, he married Josephine Tucker Aug. 18, 1937 in Gary. He was a retired Inland Steel Co. employee in Indiana Harbor. Survivors include his wife; 2 sons, Jerry of Hamilton and James of Newport-Richey; one sister, Mrs. Vince Atkins of Scottsdale, Pa.; one brother, Don of East Gary; and 2 grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at Wilson Funeral Home, Hamilton. Burial, Eddy Cemetery. + 5-15-1984
Wilson Raymond, 72, of R. 3, Waits Road, died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Noble County on May 30, 1908, he was the son of Howard and Martha Mae (Lysher) Wilson. On April 28, 1932 in Angola he married Myrtle Schlaudraff. He was a lifetime area resident and a retired employee of the core room at Newnam Foundry. Surviving are his wife; his mother in Kendallville; a daughter, Mary Grady of Fort Wayne; two sons, Charles of Melbourne, Fla., and Robert of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Helmer of Columbia City; and 6 grandchildren. Services Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1981
Wilson Robert R, 42, R. 3, Waits Road, an employee of the Kendallville Water Department, died Sunday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne from a heart condition. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was born Oct. 26, 1944 to Raymond R. and Myrtle (Schlaudraff) Wilson. His father died in 1981. He was a member of the Kendallville Moose and Eagles Lodges. Surviving are his mother in Kendallville; a sister, Mary L. Grady of Fort Wayne; a brother, Charles of Melbourne, Fla. Funeral at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 12-28-1986
Wilson Robert R, 71, 906 Lions Dr., Rome City, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1902 in High Point, N.C. He married Mary Kay Roser July 26, 1938 in Albion. A retired investigator for the city engineer office at Fort Wayne, he spent the last 6 years at Rome City. Surviving are his wife; one stepson, Guy D. Fortier, Fort Wayne; and 6 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Goshen. + 10-?-1974
Wilson Ruby L, 85, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born Sept. 12, 1903 in Noble County, the daughter of William and Alta (McKeever) Edsall. In Albion in 1927 she married Lorne Wilson, who died in 1950. A retired nurse’s aide at McCray Hospital, she was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Albion, and former member of OES and Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are 4 sons, William, Robert and Paul of Albion, and Wayne of Churubusco; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Services Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-15-1989
Wilson Sarah, mother of Ira Wilson, formerly of Kendallville, died at the home of her son in Wayne County, Neb. June 10, aged 80 years. ^ 7-2-1886
Wilson Thomas H was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., Feb. 20, 1797 and died at his house in Washington Twp Feb. 7, 1876, being at the time near 79 years of age. At the age of 14 years he removed to Ohio with his parents and continued there until 1836 when they settled in Noble County, where he lived until his death. In Aug. 1821 he was married to Miss Neal. Three of his sons are prosperous and intelligent farmers, two are lawyers, and one a minister in the Presbyterian Church. Soon after his settlement in Noble County he accepted the office of justice of the peace. He was subsequently elected one of the associate judges of the Noble Circuit Court and represented Noble County in the legislature once or twice. He was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at the time of his death. > 6-8-1876
Wilson Thomas J of Sparta Twp died Dec. 5, 1892. ~ 6-8-1893 He was born Dec. 9, 1839 in Sparta Twp. He was a son of Thomas H. Wilson, who was one of the first settlers of Noble County, the first justice of Sparta Twp, one of the commissioners when the court house was built at Augusta, served as associate judge for 7 years and was a member of the legislature. On Feb. 23, 1861 he married Nancy Rider, who with 2 children and a mother are left. His children are both married and live near the widow. ^ 6-9-1893
Wilson Tryphena (Williams) was born at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1844; died at Kendallville April 12, 1890, aged 45 years, 3 months and 12 days. She removed with her parents to Kendallville July 28, 1865 and was married to David C. Wilson Nov. 10, 1867. They had 2 children, Orin S. and Nathan A. The latter died Oct. 4, 1881. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Defiance, Ohio at the age of 8. Funeral at the home yesterday . Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-12-1890 ^ 4-18-1890
Wilson Vedah V, 78, of Belair, Md., died Monday in Waldrof, Md. She was born in Elmira, Mich. on May 9, 1916 to Harry and Edna (Delong) Kobel. She married Donald Wilson November 28, 1933 in Alba, Mich. He died in 1990. A graduate of Alba High School, she had lived in Belair, Md. since 1992, coming from Churubusco. She was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam. Surviving are 7 sons, Donald of Churchville, Md., Gerald and Harold of Holland, Mich., Ronald of Street, Md., Rev. Daniel of West Seneca, N.Y., Rev. David of Coshocton, Ohio, and Dale of Nunica, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Sharon) Zietlow of Waldorf, Md.; a brother, Earl Kobel of Midland, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Douglas (Jean) Stewart of Rapid City, Mich.; 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A son, a daughter, 2 brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Cornerstone Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-5-1994
Wilson Violet E, 67, of 524 Mott St., Kendallville, died today in the Lutheran Home, Kendallville. She was born in Kendallville Feb. 12, 1913 and was a lifetime resident. Survivors are a son, John E. Bonar of 422 Water St.; her mother, Mrs. Madge F. Taylor of 524 Mott St.; a stepsister, Mrs. Berniece Duffield of Toledo, Ohio; a stepbrother, Dexter Taylor of Cree Lake; an aunt, Mrs. Frieda Sumner of Fort Wayne; and a grandson. Funeral Saturday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1980
Wilson Violetta Mabel, 89, died today at the Lawton Convalescent Home, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 24, 1861 in Ontario, LaGrange County, the daughter of Remington and Betsey Sieber Cain and was one of a family of several children. When a child she moved with her parents to DeKalb County. Jan. 8, 1882 she married John Hopkins Wilson of Edgerton, Ohio, and they had 6 daughters and one son. Much of her life was spent in Rome City and vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the last living charter member of Orange Chapter, OES. Her husband died May 10, 1940. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Donat and a son, George of Rome City; a daughter, Mrs. Inez Wilson, Gladwin Park, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Dollie Emerick of Kendallville; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral at Rome City Methodist Church Sunday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 2-?-1951
Wilson Vira M, 90, died Aug. 6, 2002 at her son's home in Kirklin. She had owned and operated Vi's Flowers, Wolcottville, for many years, then worked for Dale's Florist in Ligonier. She was a member of the Church of God. She was born March 23, 1912 in Orange Twp, Noble County, to Riley and Ella (Bates) Donat. She married Robert L. Wilson in Goshen on Nov. 2, 1929. He died in 1970. A daughter, Roberta, a brother and 2 sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Mae Wilson of San Antonio, Texas; a son, Riley Wilson of Kirklin; 5 sisters, Vera Speicher of LaGrange, Velva Clouse of San Antonio, Viola Losh of Jeffersonville, Velda Holden of Westminster, Calif., and Venita Parker of Goshen; 4 grandchildren, Michael, David, Christopher and Robert Wilson; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 8-7-2002
Wilson Walter "Bud", 76, of Nappanee, died August 15, 1993 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1917 in Green Center, a son of David and Viva (Bloom) Wilson. He married Phyllis J. Wolfe on July 9, 1954 in Las Cruces, N.M. He lived at Nappanee for the past 40 years. He retired in 1989 as a service manager in the parts department of Marty & Ted's in Nappanee. He also worked at other repair companies around the Nappanee, Warsaw and Elkhart County area. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a former member of Kosciusko County Farm Bureau and a member of the Elkhart County Farm Bureau. He was a former member of the Warsaw Eagles and Moose lodges. Surviving are his wife of Nappanee, and 2 daughters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ilene Miller, in 1988. Services today at Demoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 8-15-1993
Wilson Walter O, 41, was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Jefferson Twp to Frank and Hazel (Owen) Wilson. He married Fay Leitch July 25, 1953 in Wolcottville. A lifetime resident of the area, he was a self-employed carpenter. He died Thursday. Survivors include his wife; his mother; two daughters, Lisa and Carla, at home; one son, Walter W. at Tri-State College; three sisters, Viola Imhoff, Port Arthur, Tex., Fern Gadomski and Fay Caupp, Churubusco; two brothers, Guy H., Portage, Mich., and Vern, rural Albion. Three brothers and his father preceded him in death. Services Saturday in Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ~ 9-12-1974 + 9-?-1974
Wilson Wayne E, 62, of Churubusco, died Thursday in Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Noble County on January 31, 1943 to Charles and Ruby (Edsall) Wilson. He married Beulah Herendeen June 9, 1972 in Albion. She died in 1989. He was a 1950 graduate of Albion High School. He had lived in Albion before moving to Churubusco 17 years ago. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1981, having served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. Most recently he worked for Advanced Security at Magnavox in Columbia City. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Albion and a life member of Churubusco VFW Post 3846. Surviving are 2 stepsons, Jack Herendeen of Albion and Douglas Herendeen of Churubusco; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. Lee (Janice) McGuire of Albion and Mrs. Selby (JoAnn) Gemmill of Ligonier; 3 brothers, William, Robert and Paul, all of Albion; 11 step-grandchildren and 14 step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday in Orr Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 3-18-1994
Wilson Wilfred "Hack", 89, Columbia City, died August 12, 1992 in Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born on June 28, 1903 in Pike County, Ind., a son of Ernest G. and Tina (Ropp) Wilson. He graduated from Union High School and enrolled at Oakland City College. He taught at Cromwell High School for 3 years, then returned to school and graduated in 1928 from Indiana University. From then until his retirement in 1955 he taught government and history at the Columbia City High School. On August 15, 1926 he married Beulah S. Smith. They lived on a farm near Cromwell and wintered in Sebring, Fla. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Cromwell Masonic Lodge 705. Surviving are his wife; a son, Dr. John S., Columbia City; a daughter, Mrs. John (Lois) Tharp, Muncie; 5 grandchildren, Cathy Hunter, Kim Egolf, Stephen and Thomas Tharp, Sharon Hsieh and 2 great-grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a grandson, Michael Wilson, preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday in Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. 8-12-1992
Wilson William L, 72, of Albion, died February 8, 2000 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Albion on December 16, 1927 to Lorne and Ruby (Edsall) Wilson. On June 7, 1952 he married Colleen Wappes in First Presbyterian Church in Albion. Surviving are his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Joan Wilson of Churubusco; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Jim and Deb Freeman and Kent and Cheri Sibert of Albion; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Robert of Albion and Paul of Sebring, Fla. Services at First Presbyterian Church Friday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery with military graveside rites by Albion American Legion Post 246. + 2-8-2000
Wilson Zona B, 69, of Kendallville, died today in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born September 5, 1928 in Kendallville to Edward H. and Martha (Wright) Burger. On May 17, 1957 in Kendallville she married James R. Wilson. A 1946 graduate of Kendallville High School and a homemaker, she had been employed by Kraft Foods, Flint & Walling Mfg. and Miller Motors. She was a member of the board of directors of the Humane Society of Noble County and of the Women of the Moose Chapter 730. Surviving are her husband; 3 cousins, Richard Swafford, Russell Wright and Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Burger; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Ruth Freed of Kendallville. Funeral Sunday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-14-1998
Wiltrout Earl, 51, died last Thursday at his home 6 miles northeast of Kendallville of a heart attack. He had resided on the same farm all his life. Surviving are 3 sisters, Mrs. Harry Bruce, residing on the Wiltrout pioneer homestead, Mrs. Walter Miller, residing nearby, and Mrs. John Hovarter, near LaGrange; and 3 brothers, Amos at the Wiltrout home, and Victor and Arthur of Elkhart. Funeral Saturday at the residence. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 8-?-1938
Wiltrout Elmer Lee, about 63, Noble County conservation officer and a former member of the Kendallville Police Department, died in McCray Hospital Oct. 8, 1957. Surviving are the widow, Maude (Palmer); one sister, Mrs. Wilma Fee of Elkhart,; and a brother, Estell J. of Gary. He was a member of Wayne Lodge 14, FOP, Fort Wayne, and Aerie 414 FOE in Washington, Ind. Funeral Friday at A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. + 10-?-1957
Winans Mabel, 67, native of LaGrange County and a resident of Kendallville for 30 years, died today at her home from a heart attack. She was found dead by her brother-in-law, Judd Wiley, who made his home with her. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Cary and married Arthur Winans in 1910. He preceded her in death as did a sister and two brothers. Surviving are a son, Foster, of Wolcottville, and a sister, Mrs. J. A. Schwab. Funeral Wednesday at A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. * 10-?-1946
Winchester Betty Mae’s services were held Saturday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, River View Cemetery. + 11-?-1970
Windle - The 2 ½ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cory Windle, 216 Gertrude St., died today. The child first became ill with an abscessed tooth, resulting in blood poisoning and a few days ago bronchial pneumonia developed which caused his death. The parents, several brothers and sisters survive. ^ 8-23-1934
Windle Betty L, 59, of Lawton Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, died Saturday at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born in Kendallville Nov. 9, 1929, the daughter of Cory and Minnie (Barhydt) Windle. She is survived by 2 brothers, Donald of Kendallville, and Earl of Michigan City. Six sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Services Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-23-1989
Windle Donald E, 66, of S. State St., Kendallville, died January 7, 1990 in McCray Hospital. He was born in Kendallville May 5, 1923, the son of Cory and Minnie (Barhydt) Windle. He was a supervisor at Newnam Foundry, retiring in 1986 after 42 years. He was married in LaGrange August 16, 1947 to Dorothy Ernsberger. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, David of Kendallville and Greg; a daughter, Mrs. Timothy (Pat) Cantwell of Kendallville; a brother, Earl of Benton Harbor, Mich.; 3 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Five sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-7-1990
Windle Dorothy V, 76, of Kendallville, died unexpectedly September 31, (?) 2000 at her residence. She was born in LaGrange County on June 15, 1924 to Theodore and Eva (Hart) Ernsberger. On August 16, 1947 in Kendallville she married Donald E. Windle, who died January 7, 1990. She attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Avilla. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Tim Cantwell of Kendallville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann Windle and Greg and Carol Ernsberger, all of Kendallville; a brother, Wilburn Ernsberger of Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 10-5-2000
Windle Forest, 56, a custodian at the Sacred Heart Home, died May 16 in McCray Hospital. He was born near Kendallville and was a resident of the Noble County Home until it was discontinued, when he went to the Sacred Heart Home. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edna Willet, Iola, Kansas, and Miss Bessie Windle, Bluffton. Services Wednesday in Kendallville. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. ~ 5-19-1960
Windle Lucile, 75, formerly of Kendallville, died today in LaGrange Hospital. A lifetime area resident, she was a restaurant cook and member of Elmwood Mennonite Church, Kendallville. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Bernice) Millhouse of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. Norman (Patricia) Simon of Pleasant Lake; a son, Donald Shultz of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mary Stout of Venice, Fla.; a brother, Russell Hope of Canton, Ohio; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A brother and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Services Thursday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery. + 5-13-1986
Windle Prissie (Freidline) was born at Collins, Ind. July 22, 1884; was married to Virgil Windle Aug. 24, 1901; died at Kendallville Jan. 17, 1906, aged 21 years 5 months 17 days. She leaves a husband, 2 children, 2 brothers, one child having preceded her. Service at the residence of her brother, John Freidline on the 18th. Burial, Blue River Cemetery, Whitley County. ^ 2-2-1906
Winebrenner Albert of Churubusco, about 21 years of age, was killed on the G. R. & I. tracks south of this place Saturday night. When the engine reached LaOtto, the engineer reported the accident and said the man appeared to have been sitting on the track when struck. He was last seen in Avilla Saturday evening and started to walk southward on the GR&I track. He carried two valises containing clothing, but no other valuables. The remains were taken to Churubusco Sunday. ~ 8-19-1897
Winebrenner Albert R was the son of James and Elizabeth Winebrenner, born near Albion Dec. 6, 1874 and died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Homer Perry at Colton, Calif. on Feb. 2, 1944, being 69 years, 1 month and 26 days of age. He was one of 7 children in the family, all of whom with the parents have died except one sister and two brothers: Mrs. Harley Haney and Harvey and Curtis Winebrenner. He was married to Etta Strouse who with 7 children survive. They are Mrs. Homer Perry, Colton, Calif., Mrs. Tonda Keister and Mrs. Thurlo Keister, both of near Merriam, Mrs. Leslie Grawcock of near LaOtto, and Norris, Alvin and Walter, all of near Albion. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1944
Winebrenner Amy Renee, 20, of Albion, died May 29, 1992 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born February 12, 1972 in Kendallville, the daughter of L. Wayne and Donna (Shumaker) Winebrenner. She was a lifelong Albion resident and a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her parents; a brother, Tony; a niece, Dea Jo Winebrenner; grandparents, Lou Winebrenner of Albion and W.D. and Evelyn Shumaker of Kendallville. Funeral June 2 at St. Mark's Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 5-29-1992
Winebrenner Andrew "Jack" of Merriam was killed Monday when the truck in which he and Jesse McCoy were riding was struck by a fast train near Huntington. They were returning from Tenn. with a truck load of cattle. Surviving are 3 sons, Jess and Heber of near Albion, and Ben of Wabash; and 3 sisters. The wife died last Sept. Funeral will be at Christian Chapel on Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1936 Andrew Jackson Winebrenner was one of 9 children born to David and Jane (Herron) Winebrenner in Green Twp. He and a sister, who is now Mrs. William Winebrenner, were born twins on August 9, 1872. The parents and 4 children have passed on, he being survived by 4 sisters, Mrs. William Winebrenner and Mrs. Alfred Moore of Merriam, Mrs. George Miller of near Cromwell, and Mrs. Jet Zumbrun of Whitley County. In 1890 he married Mary Ellen Whistler. They had 6 children. One son and one daughter died in infancy and one son, Virgil, died in the World War in Europe. Three sons survive, Ben of Wabash, Heber of Wolf Lake and Jesse of Merriam, along with five grandsons. On April 27 the community was shocked to learn of his sudden death by accident in Huntington in company with Jesse McCoy. Funeral at Christian Chapel, April 30. Albion New Era 1936
Winebrenner Anna, daughter of William and Catherine Growcock, was born in Noble County Sept. 21, 1879 and died at her home in Albion, Ind. on February 13, 1935, aged fifty-six years, five months and twenty-two days. She was married to Rely Winebrenner in 1904. They had one son, Merritt. She leaves the husband and son, four brothers and five sisters. Services at Sparta Christian Church Saturday. + 2-?-1935
Winebrenner Anna Alice, 68, died Friday at her home in Merriam. Surviving are her husband, Arden (Gid); 2 sons, Ross of Albion, and Lawrence of Norfolk, Neb.; 7 daughters, Mrs. Verdie Holder of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Guy Kesling of Noble County, Mrs. Dewey Scott of Pierceton, Mrs. Oscar Gilbert of Churubusco, Mrs. Harold Seymoure of Columbia City, Mrs. Paul Stump of Kimmell and Miss Vera of Albion; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Alfred Moore of Albion, Mrs. George Miller of Cromwell and Mrs. Nora Zumbrun of Columbia City. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. She was born Aug. 9, 1872 in Noble County to David and Jane Herron Winebrenner and in 1890 was married to "Gid" Winebrenner. + 1941
Winebrenner Annette, 65, died Feb. 27, 2004 at her Albion home. She worked for several years as a deputy clerk and deputy treasurer at the Noble County courthouse. She was a member of Albion First Presbyterian Church. She was born Feb. 9, 1939 in Albion to James and Leah (Prickett) Edwards. She married Russell A. Winebrenner on Oct. 6, 1957 in Mich. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, Ryan of Kendallville, Kent and Trish of Tomball, Texas, and Paul of Albion; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Hinton of Tomball and Teresa and Chris Wilkinson of Friendswood, Texas; and 6 grandchildren, Parker and Brandon Winebrenner, Derek, Evan, Joshua and Christan Wilkinson. Services Tuesday at Albion First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 2-29-2004
Winebrenner Barbara was born in Bedford County, Penn. in 1806 where she lived until about 8 years of age when with her parents she removed to Montgomery County, Ohio, where she lived until 1836 when she emigrated to Noble County, where she resided until her death on March 25, 1877. In 1825 she married David Winebrenner, with whom she lived until 1855 when he died. She was the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom survive her. She was among the early settlers of the county. In 1832 she became a member of the Christian Church. Albion New Era 6-7-1877 Aged 70 years, 9 months and 20 days, mother of Peter Winebrenner, died March 25 of paralysis. ^ 4-18-1877
Winebrenner Bertha E, 86, a lifelong resident of Noble County, died Oct. 12, 1958 in the Kondas Nursing Home near Albion. She suffered a fractured hip in a fall July 5, 1957 at her home. She was born on a farm near Merriam and had always resided in that community. Her husband, Dorlan, died in 1950. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel and Wayne Circle 45 GAR in Fort Wayne. Surviving are 3 sons, Jay and Fay of R. 3, Albion, and Leslie of Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Flossie DePew and Mrs. Helen Daugherty of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Christian Chapel Wednesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1958
Winebrenner Bertha May, 95, died March 31 in Parkview Hospital. She had undergone surgery on March 20. She previously lived on R. 2, Albion. She was born in Nebraska on Sept. 21, 1891 to George and Emaline (Smalley) Fetters. At the age of 4 she migrated to Indiana by way of covered wagon where the family resettled. Surviving are her husband, Ross; 3 sons, Emil Hickman and George L. Winebrenner of Kimmell, and Hugh Winebrenner of Wolf Lake; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services April 3 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 3-31-1987
Winebrenner Caroline S, 67, of Auburn died Feb. 11 of diabetes. She was the last of a family of 8 children. When a girl she moved with her parents from Elkhart where she was born May 21, 1865 to Noble County near Wolf Lake. She married Howard Winebrenner in Merriam on March 24, 1881. The family came to Auburn in 1901 and he died 8 years ago. She is survived by 4 children, Terrance of Auburn, Mrs. C.E. Poppele of Auburn, Orrie of Fort Wayne, and Glenn of Wheeling, W. Va.. She was a member of the First M. E. Church of Auburn. Funeral Thursday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1935
Winebrenner Charles "Jinks", 88, of Ligonier, died Sunday in Goshen Hospital. He was born Aug. 8, 1901 in Albion, the son of John and Lena (Bortner) Winebrenner. On June 10, 1924 in Fort Wayne, he married Lucy Cler. A lifetime county resident, he was a mechanic and owned and operated Blazed Trail Garage for 60 years. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Maralena Mey of Ligonier; and 2 grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 10-23-1989
Winebrenner Curtis "Jay", 91, formerly of Winebrenner Road, Albion, died January 26, 1991 at Kenny Retirement Community, Ligonier. He was born September 26, 1899 in Merriam, the son of Dorlan and Bertha (Marker) Winebrenner. In 1920 he married Wanita McClain in Merriam. She died in 1984. A retired farmer, he lived in Noble County all his life. Surviving are a son, Paul of Albion; a sister, Helen Daugherty of Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services this afternoon at Orr Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-26-1991
Winebrenner Curtis W, (b. 2-28-1878) a retired farmer, died on Aug. 17, 1963 at the home of his son, James of R. 2, Albion. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; a daughter, Mrs. Dewey Targgart; a sister, Mrs. Glennie Haney; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Tuesday . Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-17-1963
Winebrenner Cynthia, 70, died at her home near Merriam last Wednesday from complications. She is survived by 2 sons, John and Fordis of Noble County; 2 daughters, Mrs. Albert Boggs, Noble County, and Miss Lucy at home; 4 grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Scott Gaff and Mrs. John Coverstone, Whitley County, and Mrs. Warren Gaff, Noble County. Funeral Friday in Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1935
Winebrenner Daisy M, 94, of Albion, died June 27, 2010 at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1915 in Wolf Lake, the daughter of Rollie and Cleo (Huntsman) Weber. She graduated from Albion High School in 1933. She married Richard A. Winebrenner on Nov. 12, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. She was a teacher's aid at Central Noble School. Survivors include her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Mona Winebrenner of Albion; 2 granddaughters, Michelle (Mike) Schultz and Melinda Willett; 3 great-grandchildren, Megan and Matthew Dreibelbis and Bethany Willett. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Calvin, Elton and Dale Weber; and a sister, Eva Weber. Funeral July 2, 2010 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-29-2010
Winebrenner Dean, 65, (b. 11-27-1895) died Oct. 15, 1964 in the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne, after suffering a stroke. He was a native of Albion and a retired carpenter. He served in the Army during WW I and was a member of American Legion Post 246. He was married in 1921 to Ruth Fulton. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, William of Albion, and Paul of Australia; 2 daughters, Mrs. Grace Budd of Albion, and Mrs. Dorothy Croker of Orange, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Curtis of Gary; a brother, Edison of Garrett; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 10-?-1964
Winebrenner Denver, 61, a former inspector for the Phelps Dodge Cooper Products Corp. in Fort Wayne, died August 18, in the McCray Hospital. He was born June 17, 1899, a son of Melvin and Ida Cunningham Winebrenner and moved to Avilla 16 years ago from Churubusco. Survivors are three sons, Gerald of Avilla, Glenn of Kendallville, and Junior of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Esther Norris of Albion; five grandchildren; two brothers, Ward in Montana and Donald of Fort Wayne; and five sisters, Mrs. Rista Friend of Albion, Mrs. Opal Resler, Mrs. Nellie Enslen, and Mrs. Eva Egolf of Merriam, and Mrs. Lucinda Longsworth of Churubusco. His wife, the former Velma McClain, to whom he was married August 2, 1919 at Albion, died October 28, 1958. Services at L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-25-1960 + 8-?-1960
Winebrenner Donald H, about 45, died Sept. 19, 1969 at Fort Wayne State Hospital. He was born in Noble County Nov. 11, 1923, the son of James and Lavon (Huntsman) Winebrenner, who survive along with one brother, Robert of R. 2, Albion; one sister, Mrs. J.L. (Retta) Gaff of R. 1, Albion; and one grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Winebrenner of R. 2, Albion. Funeral at Burr Oak Baptist Church Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1969
Winebrenner Dorlan, about 75, died May 12, 1950 at his home in Merriam. He had lived in Merriam since 1936. Surviving are the wife, Bertha; 3 sons, Curtis and Faye of Albion, and Leslie, Fort Wayne; 2 daughters, Mrs. Flossie Depew and Mrs. Helen Daugherty of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Melvin of Merriam and Henry, Butler; and a sister, Mrs. Nora Wilkins, Argos. Funeral Tuesday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, church cemetery. + 5-?-1950
Winebrenner Edison, 83, 510 S. Cowen St., Garrett, died Thursday in DeKalb Hospital from cancer. He was born May 19, 1891 in Albion to Alexander and Lena (Jacques) Winebrenner. He served in WW I before moving in 1922 to Garrett where he lived the rest of his life. He was a retired auto mechanic. He married his wife, Stella, Nov. 27, 1922 in Kendallville. She died in 1961. Surviving are 2 sons, Robert and Donald, both Garrett; a sister, Mrs. Harley Curtis, Gary; and 2 grandchildren. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Garrett and the American Legion. Funeral in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett, Monday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 3-?-1975
Winebrenner Edward P, 83, died Dec. 28, 1943 at his apartment in the Stickler building in Columbia City following a stroke of paralysis. Surviving are the widow, Cora (Grim); and one sister, Mrs. David M. Pence of Smith Twp, Whitley County. Funeral Tuesday at Big Lake Church of God. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1943
Winebrenner Elizabeth Matilda, widow of Martin Winebrenner, was born Dec. 12, 1832 in Blair County, Pa., and died March 12, 1923 at the Soldiers’ Home, Lafayette, Ind., at the age of 90 years and 3 months. She was married to John Eaton March 1852 and they had one son, Frank K. Her husband died June 26, 1855. On Oct. 29, 1861 she married Martin Winebrenner. They had 2 children, Jennie C., deceased, who was the wife of Omar Kitt, and Willard A. of Warsaw, Ind. Martin Winebrenner, a veteran of the Civil War, died April 27, 1905 and since that time she remained a widow, spending the past 5 years at the Soldiers’ Home. She was a Methodist and gave liberally to religious causes, especially the Salvation Army. She leaves one son; 9 grandchildren, including Herschel Kitt of Albion and Mrs. Viva Young of Rome City; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral March 14 at the home of Roy Eaton, a grandson, Cromwell. Burial, Sanford Cemetery. + 3-11-1923
Winebrenner Ethel, 43, wife of Fay Winebrenner, formerly of this community but now of Fort Wayne, was killed July 11, 1943 in a car-truck crash at Sherman and State Boulevards. She was waiting to cross the street and was pinned under the trailer of a heavily loaded truck as it upset after colliding with an automobile. August Hartman, driver of the car, was booked on a reckless driving charge. She was a member of the Burr Oak Baptist Church and had been a resident of Fort Wayne 21 years. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Robert Graves at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Budd of Albion; and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Herbert McNeal, Mrs. Roy Litton and Elmer Budd of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Carl King of Albion, Pfc. Thomas Budd of Camp Lee, Va., and Woodward Budd of Fort George G. Meade, Md. Funeral Wednesday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, church cemetery. + 7-?-1943
Winebrenner Etta, 81, (b.8-15-1876) died April 27, 1958 in McCray Hospital. She was a native of Noble County and a member of the Christian Chapel at Merriam. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Millie Keister and Mrs. Venis Keister of Albion, Mrs. Inez Grawcock of LaOtto, and Mrs. Alba Perry of San Bernardino, Calif.; three sons, Norris, Alvin and Walter of Albion; 26 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren; and two brothers. Final rites Tuesday in Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1958
Winebrenner Evelyn R, 82, of rural Columbia City, died November 5, 2011 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born November 6, 1928 in Elkhart County. a daughter of Cecil and Faith (Miller) Phend. She graduated from Wolf Lake High School. On May 29, 1949 she married Tyrus A. Winebrenner. He died November 12, 2000. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are 4 children, Nick E. Winebrenner of Tulsa OK, Steven A. (Cynthia) Winebrenner of Churubusco, Douglas J. (Karen) Winebrenner of Fort Wayne and Jody M. Rex of Albion; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Madelyn Walter of Columbia City, Josephine Halter of Fort Wayne and Betty Pepple of Hicksville OH.  She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Phend.  Funeral Wednesday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Smith & Sons 11-7-2011
Winebrenner Fay L, 79, died Saturday in Byron Health Care Center. He was a native of Noble County and a retired salesman and farmer. Surviving are one daughter, Violet Graves of Fort Wayne; three stepdaughters, Rosella Belchner of Wolcottville and Ruby Carper and Celeste Heym, Fort Wayne; one stepson, Taylor of Edinboro, Pa.; two brothers, Curtis J. of Albion and Leslie of Fort Wayne; and one sister, Helen Daugherty of Fort Wayne. Services Tuesday in C. M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 5-26-1983 + 5-?-1983
Winebrenner Florence L, 84, of Ligonier, died Jan. 11, 2004 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She had been employed 1937-1941 at the former Blue Bell Co. in Columbia City. She was born July 29, 1919 in Whitley County, the daughter of Grant M. and Geneva Bell (Walker) Knight. She graduated from Columbia City High School in 1937. On Oct. 7, 1940 in Elizabethtown, Ky., she married George Leroy Winebrenner. He is deceased. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Gordon Carmean of Delphos, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Mary Ann of Syracuse; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Earl Schaefer of Columbia City; 2 stepsisters; 4 granddaughters; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 1-12-2004
Winebrenner Gail D Jr, son of Gail and Betty (Gregory) Winebrenner, Albion, died at birth Thursday in Whitley County Hospital. Surviving are his parents; 2 sisters, Tonya and Tamara at home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winebrenner and Irene Gregory, all of Albion; and the great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Winebrenner, Albion, and Almond Starrep, Orland. Graveside services today at Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1981
Winebrenner George Leroy, 79, died Monday in his North Webster residence. He was born October 20, 1915 in Noble County to Ross and Bertha May (Fetters) Winebrenner. He married Florence Knight on Oct. 7, 1940 in Elizabethtown, Ky. He was a 1933 graduate of Wolf Lake High School and was a retired farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Betty Jo Carmean of Delphos, Ohio; a son, Brian of Syracuse; a brother, Hugh of Wolf Lake; 4 granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Funeral Wednesday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 1-23-1995
Winebrenner Gerald, 80, died August 5, 2000 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 31, 1919 in Noble County to Denver and Velma (McClain) Winebrenner. He was a lifetime Noble County resident. He had retired from Phelps Dodge in Fort Wayne in 1979 after 30 years of employment. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and was a member of American Legion Post 240 of Avilla. Surviving are 2 daughters, Rita Zimmerman of Fort Wayne and Lana Incrovato of Jonesboro, Ga.; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild and by 2 brothers. Services at Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery following a military graveside service by American Legion Post 240. ~ 8-24-2000
Winebrenner Gerry J, 36, of Albion, died in his home July 12, 1990. He was born in Kendallville May 26, 1954, the son of Carl and Phyllis E. (Fitch) Winebrenner. His mother, Phyllis Baker, survives in Ligonier. He moved from Ligonier to Albion 3 years ago. he was a truck driver for Gage Brothers Trucking in Albion. He was married in Albion December 14, 1986 to Linda K. Coy. Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Akita of Topeka, Keesha of Albion, Rhonda Smith of Kendallville and Tina of Columbia City; a son, Jay, of Terre Haute; a stepson, David Altimus of Wawaka; his grandfather, Jay Winebrenner of Albion; 4 sisters, Carol Coburn of Springfield, Mo., Shirley Snyder of Columbia City, Kathy Woodward of Garrett and Lisa Dubea of Ligonier; and 4 brothers, Jerry of Columbia City, Larry of Zanesville, Terry of Pierceton and Randy of Springfield, Mo. A sister preceded him in death. Funeral Monday in Albion Wesleyan Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-12-1990
Winebrenner Gladys V, 91, of Columbia City, died Sept. 12, 1989 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Noble County on March 13, 1998, a daughter of Charles W. and Cora Alice Long Burnworth. She was reared on a farm in Noble Twp and was educated at Bug Island School. She resided for 6 years in Fort Wayne and returned to Noble County on June 14, 1917, where she was married to Claude L. Moore. He died on April 11, 1959. On May 10, 1961 she married Jesse D. Winebrenner. They lived on a farm in Noble County. He died Aug. 29, 1963. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was affiliated with the Church of God. Surviving are sons, Jack L. and Keith D. Moore of Columbia City; 3 stepsons, David Winebrenner of Springfield, Ohio, Ty Winebrenner of Albion, and Martin Winebrenner of Fort Wayne; a foster daughter, Edith Shafer of Holyoke, Mass.; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, 3 sisters, and a foster son, Robert Bartlett, are deceased. Funeral Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 9-12-1989
Winebrenner Harvey A, about 76, (b.9-21-1870) a farmer living about 6 miles south of Albion, died March 1, 1947 at his home. He is survived by his widow, Ida; 2 daughters, Mrs. B. C. Hile of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Merril Zumbrun of Churubusco; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Christian Chapel. Burial, church cemetery. + 3-?-1947
Winebrenner Heber, 59, of LaPorte, former Albion resident and Wolf Lake School principal, died Dec. 2, 1965 in the LaPorte Hospital. Cause of death was listed as a heart attack. Survivors include the wife, Marcile; two sons, Thomas of Alexandria, Va., and Philip at home; one daughter, Mrs. James (Sandra) Short of Dover, N.J.; two grandchildren and a brother, Ben of Stillwater, Fla. Services Friday in the LaPorte Presbyterian Church. Graveside services at Merriam Christian Chapel Saturday. ~ 12-9-1965 + 12-?-1965
Winebrenner Henry H was born near Burr Oak on Christmas Day of 1867, the son of Jacob and Rachel Winebrenner. There were 3 boys and 3 girls in the family, all of whom with the parents have preceded him in death. One half-brother, Greeley Scarlett of Hicksville, Ohio, survives. His whole life was spent near Burr Oak and in 1897 he married Alice Egolf, who with one son and one daughter, one foster daughter and 3 foster grandchildren survive, Frank of Goodland, Ind., and Mrs. Alma Schmidt of Denver, Colo. The foster daughter was Pearl Reese, who is now Mrs. Frank Egolf of Wanatah, Ind.; and the 3 foster grandchildren, Franklin, Edwin and Lyle Egolf. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Burr Oak. He died June 12, being 64 years, 5 months and 17 days of age. Service at Burr Oak Tuesday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1932
Weinebrenner Hobert, 88, of Merriam, died April 25, 2009 at parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born April 14, 1921 to Opal Ressler. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marian (Poppele); children, Steve (Valerie) Winebrenner of Fulton, Md., George (Jill) Winebrenner and Jane (Bill) Stroup of Columbia City; grandchildren, Kristina Tsuleff, Sarah Ball, Kara Kehoe, Joshua Stroup, Eric Winebrenner and Kathleen Heiman; and 6 great-grandchildren. He retired from General Electric in Fort Wayne after 40 years of service and also worked for L.I. Griffith in construction. He was a WW II Army veteran and a member of Albion American Legion Post 246 and the G.E. Quarter Century Club. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at St. Paul of the Cross Church, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery with military rites. ^ 4-27-2009
Winebrenner Howard, 70, died last Tuesday. He came to Auburn from Churubusco 24 years ago. He has not been in good health since he was injured in an automobile accident 4 years ago. He was then employed at the Auburn Rubber Co. as a night watchman. Previous to that he had been employed in a similar capacity at the Zimmerman and McIntyre carriage factories and at the McClellan and Robbins saw mill. He was born Aug. 29, 1855 in Noble County near Albion. He was married March 24, 1881 near Wolf Lake to Dora Wilkins, who with 4 children survives. They are Ora Winebrenner of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Addie Popple of Auburn, Ted at home, and Glenn of Chicago. One brother, Norris, lives at Defiance, Ohio. There are 8 grandchildren. Funeral at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1926
Winebrenner Hugh "Teter", 91, died Dec. 9, 2008 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. He was born in Noble County in August 1917 to Ross and Bertha Winebrenner. He had worked in the construction industry and for Dana Corporation. In 1947 he married Lenore Smith. He was a member of Wolf Lake Methodist Church and Wolf Lake Gun Club. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Emil and George. He is survived by his wife. Services Dec. 12 at J.A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Albion New Era 12-17-2008
Winebrenner Ida A, 81, of Merriam, died Wednesday (d.8-11-1954) at the McCray Hospital, where she had been a patient since suffering a stroke on Easter Sunday. She was born July 31, 1872 in Green Twp to James and Amanda Gaff Cunningham. She married Melvin Winebrenner on Oct. 24, 1891 and their entire life resided in Merriam where he operated a saw mill. He died in 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Noble County and a member of Christian Chapel. Surviving are three sons, Denver, Avilla, Ward, of Hot Springs, Mont., and Don, Fort Wayne; five daughters, Mrs. Rista Friend, Mrs. Eva Egolf, Mrs. Opal Resler, and Mrs. Nellie Enslen, all of Merriam, and Mrs. Lucinda Longsworth, Churubusco; a sister, Mrs. Cassie Hawk, Merriam; twenty-one grandchildren; and forty-four great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at the Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-17-1954 + 6-?-1954 + 6-?-1954
Winebrenner Jack W, 69, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Merriam but had lived most of his life in Fort Wayne. He was a WW II Navy veteran and retired as a manufacturing engineer for Magnavox Corp. and GCI Inc. Surviving are his wife, Thelma I.; his stepmother, Letitia Winebrenner of Wabash; 3 sons, Max A. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Rex A. and Len A. of Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Concordia Lutheran Church. Burial and graveside military services at Lindenwood Cemetery. ^ 4-11-1991
Winebrenner James D, 69, Albion, died Friday (d. 6-28-1974) in McCray Hospital. The retired farmer and county highway department employee was born to Curtis and Minnie (Cooper) Winebrenner Jan. 9, 1905 in Noble County. He married his wife, Lavon, Oct. 3, 1923. Surviving are the wife; the mother; a son, Robert J.; a daughter, Mrs. J. L. (Retta Belle) Gaff; a sister, Mrs. Dewey Targgart, all of Albion; and 8 grandchildren. His father and one son preceded him in death. Services Monday in Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1974
Winebrenner Jesse D, 68, died Thursday while sitting in a chair in the living room of the Winebrenner home one mile north of Big Lake, in Noble Twp. He was a native of Merriam, born October 17, a son of Andrew Jack and Ella Whisler Winebrenner. After completing high school he was associated with his father in the operation of the Winebrenner Blacksmith Shop at Merriam. At the beginning of WW I, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with a Cavalry unit in France. In 1925 he married Mary Gandy. They established their first home at Merriam and after one year they moved to a farm one-half mile northwest of Merriam where they resided until 1942 when they moved to their present farm home north of Big Lake. Mrs. Winebrenner preceded him in death on November 23, 1958. In May of 1961 he married Gladys Moore and they have always resided at the Winebrenner farm. He was a member of the American Legion Post of Albion. The surviving relatives include his wife, Gladys, three sons, Ty of Merriam, David, Springfield, Ohio, Martin, Rockford, Ill.; two stepsons, Jack and Keith Moore of Columbia City; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Ben, Wabash and Heber, LaPorte. Two brothers and one sister have preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday at Christian Chapel, with burial in Christian Chapel Cemetery. 8-30-1963 Contributed by David Winebrenner>
Winebrenner John F, 60, died at Kendallville Hospital on Wednesday. Surviving are a son, a daughter, three brothers and a sister. Funeral was Saturday at Bonham Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1941 (b. 9-15-1880 d. 2-12-1941)
Winebrenner John R, 78, R. 1, Churubusco, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1902 in Noble County he was the son of John and Cynthia Kister Winebrenner. On Nov. 25, 1927 he married Virginia Moog. They resided their entire married life in the Merriam community. He was secretary for the Christian Chapel Cemetery Association for 25 years and was a member of Christian Chapel. Survivors include the widow and one daughter, Mrs. Jay (Jean) Reidenbach, Albion; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services today at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-?-1981
Winebrenner Junior C "John", 65, of Venice, Fla., died Sept. 23, 1989 at his residence. A native of Albion, he had lived in Fort Wayne until 1963 when he moved to Fla. He was a veteran of WW II and retired in 1987 as an employee of the city of Venice. His wife, Virginia, died in 1975. Surviving are a son, John C. of Fort Wayne; a sister, Esther Leatherman of Albion, and a brother, Gerald of Wolcottville. There were no services. + 9-23-1989
Winebrenner Kaye Martin “Marty”, 68, died Saturday at the Regency Health Care. Born in Noble County, he was a real estate agent and broker in the Fort Wayne area. He also played professional baseball with a farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals. Surviving are a brother, David L. of Springfield, Ohio; three sons, Mark A., Monte L. and Martin J., all of Fort Wayne; three daughters, Myra A. Craig of Fort Wayne, Mary C. Rugg of Brethren, Mich., and Lea L. Winebrenner of Augusta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Kay in 1952. Services Wednesday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Albion New Era 1-10-2001
Winebrenner L Wayne, 57, of Albion, died Sept. 21, 2006 at the University of Chicago Hospital. A Vietnam veteran, he earned 2 Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and was a member of American Legion Post 246 in Albion. He was born Jan. 27, 1949 in Kendallville to William and Lou (Miller) Winebrenner. He married Donna Shumaker on June 13, 1970. Surviving are his mother in Akron, Ohio; his wife; a son, Tony; a granddaughter; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Gwen and Steve Cales and Paula Welch of Orange, Texas, and Emma and John Wall of Tri-Lakes. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy, in 1992. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. ^ 9-23-2006
Winebrenner Larry, 54, died February 22, 1995 in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. He had been in declining health since December. He was born June 9, 1940 in Noble County to Alvin R. and Marjorie (Geiger) Winebrenner. The 1958 graduate of Wolf Lake High School had spent his entire lifetime on the family farm in Noble Twp north of Merriam. He was employed at Dana Corp. Weatherhead Division in Columbia City until becoming disabled in 1969. Since that time he had been engaged in farming and assisting with the family's dairy operation. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Loren; a sister, Linda; a nephew, Justin, a niece, Emily, all of Noble Twp. He was preceded in death by his father on February 9, 1991. Services Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-22-1995
Winebrenner Lavon E, 70, Orchard Ridge Trailer Court, died Sunday (d.3-30-1975) in McCray Hospital. She was born Jan. 27, 1905 in Noble County to William and Emma (Ott) Huntsman. She married James D. Winebrenner Oct. 3, 1923. He died June 28, 1974. She was a retired nurse’s aid at the Lutheran Home, Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. L. (Retta Belle) Gaff, Albion; one son, Robert J., Albion; 2 sisters, Mrs. James (Lydia) Cole, Albion, and Donna Belle Huntsman, Albion; one brother, Robert Huntsman, Calif.; 8 grandchildren. One son, 5 sisters and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Burr Oak Baptist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1975
Winebrenner Lena G, about 85, (b.8-29-1872) died Nov. 7, 1957 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Richard Campbell, at Lower Long Lake 4 miles west of Albion. She was the widow of Alexander Winebrenner, a Civil War veteran. Surviving also are 2 sons, Dean of Albion and Edison of Garrett; another daughter, Mrs. Harley Curtis of Gary; 2 brothers, Dean Jaques of Pasadena, Calif., and Charles Jaques of Albion; 13 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Services Saturday at the Methodist Church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-?-1957
Winebrenner Lena R, 59, residing 4 miles southeast of Albion, died at her home Thursday. Surviving are the husband, John; a son; 2 half-brothers and 2 half-sisters. Funeral at Bonham Funeral Home in Albion Saturday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 3-?-1940
Winebrenner Leonore V. “Betty”, 91, of Wolf Lake died Jan. 11, 2010, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier. She Winebrenner was a member of the Wolf Lake United Methodist Church, Wolf Lake Lions Club and the Wolf Lake VFW Auxiliary. She was born on March 3, 1918. She married Hugh Winebrenner in 1947 in Ligonier. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 2008. Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Sanger and Janet Reed of Granger, Ind. Funeral Thursday at Ulrey-Renner and Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ^ 1-13-2010
Winebrenner Logan, 77, died Jan. 11, 1947 at his Albion home. Surviving are the wife, Gertrude; his stepmother, Lena, Albion; a brother, Rely, Albion; 2 half-brothers, Dean, Albion, and Edison, Garrett; and 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Richard Campbell, Albion, and Mrs. Harley Curtis, Gary. Funeral Monday at the residence. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 1-?-1947
Winebrenner Marcelle Mary, 91, of Albion, died Dec. 21, 2004 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Noble County on Sept. 24, 1913 to Leroy Newton and Flora Anna (Holzworth) McLallin. She married Walter Winebrenner on April 22, 1933. He died Sept. 9, 1998. She was an assistant cook at York Center School and a checkout clerk for Albion Grocery. A graduate of Albion High School and International Business College, she was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law, John and Jeanette of Fort Wayne and Duane and Melody of Albion; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Leroy Gorsuch of Auburn; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie on Nov. 12, 1998; a daughter, Peggy on Oct. 5, 1939; a daughter, Sue Gilbert on March 9, 1986; 3 sisters, Clara, Ruby and Maude; and a brother, Max. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wright Cemetery. ^ 12-23-2004
Winebrenner Marguerite E, 82, of Ligonier, died November 26, 2000 in Goshen General Hospital. She was born August 3, 1918 in Perry Twp, Noble County, to Fletcher and Zora (Neff) Sackett. On December 24, 1940 she married W. Milen "Mike" Winebrenner. He died March 29, 1999. She was a retired secretary and worked for 16 years at Master Garment and 26 years at the Noble County Co-op. She was a member of Ligonier United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Duane Sackett of Lapeer, Mich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and a sister, Maxine Hite. Services November 30 in Orr Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-29-2000
Winebrenner Marjorie L, 89, of Noble Twp, died March 7, 2003 in Miller's Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born Nov. 11, 1913 in Garrett to Alfred M. and Lettie (McGuire) Geiger. She was educated at the former Charter Oak School and at Churubusco High School. She married Alvin R. Winebrenner on Jan. 1, 1935 at the old Merriam Christian Chapel parsonage. She assisted her husband with their dairy operation. Following his death on Feb. 9, 1991, she continued milking until she retired at the age of 82. She was honored by the Noble County Holstein Association for being the oldest person active in milking. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are a daughter, Linda of rural Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Loren and Ton of rural Albion; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry, on Feb. 22, 1995; and 2 sisters, Leah Gallagher and Lois Harrold. Services Monday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 3-9-2003
Winebrenner Mark Allen, 51, died Dec. 15, 2002 at home. Born in Noble County, he operated Winebrenner's Restaurant in the Waynedale area 1983-1989. He also worked as a loan officer in the real estate mortgage business. Surviving are his mother, Marilyn Swinehart of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Matthew of Fort Wayne and Mark of Chicago; a daughter, Cathy A. Wolfe of Noblesville; a brother, Monte of Fort Wayne; 2 sisters, Myra Craig of Fort Wayne and Mary Rugg of Brethen, MI; 2 stepbrothers and a stepsister; 2 stepsons; a grandmother, Grace Tipton of Columbia City; and 5 grandchildren. Services Dec. 19 at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Burial, Concordia Gardens Cemetery. ^ 12-18-2002
Winebrenner Martha Kay, (b.10-30-1949) 2 ½ year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. Martin Winebrenner of Albion, was killed April 26, 1952 when hit by a Big Four passenger train at Crawfordsville where her father is attending Wabash College. She had wandered from the college housing unit known as Mud Hollow onto the tracks where she was playing when killed. The engineer saw her and not being able to stop in time, blew the engine whistle, rang the bell and flashed the headlight in an attempt to warn her to get off the tracks. She is survived by the parents; a 7-month old brother; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Winebrenner of Albion, Mrs. Grace Krider of Churubusco; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Ora Gandy; and great-grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. L. U. Krider, all of Albion. Funeral Monday at Blue River Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 4-?-1952
Winebrenner Mary E Mary Evelyn Winebrenner, 82, Albion died December 6, 2012 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Columbia City.  he was born on November 16, 1929 in Muncie to Lee and Nadean (Yoder) Wellman. On July 4, 1945 in Albion she married Merritt Winebrenner.  He died December 2, 2004.  She along with her husband Merritt owned and operated the Southside Grocery Store in Albion for over 58 years. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion, Albion Eagles F.O.E. # 2455, the Noble County Chapter of the Red Cross.  She is survived by 2 daugters and 2 sons in law; Jean and Dave Carnahan of Bronson. Nancy and Mike Clouse of Albion; one son and daughter in law; Terry and Brenda Winebrenner of New Hill, North Carolina; one grandson Caleb and Allie Winebrenner; 5 sisters and 2 brothers; Coral and Lewis Moore of Goshen, Ruth Prater of Warsaw, Janet and Ronnie Allen of Cromwell, Linda and John Knafel of Albion, Nelda and Jerry Cripe of Syracuse. Jerry and Janet Wellman of Kimmell and Jim Wellman of Elkhart.  She was preceeded in death by 1 granddaughter Donita Heingartner-Lawson and 1 sister Rosalie Greene.  Funeral Dec. 10 at Trinity United Methodist Church.  Burial, Sparta Cemetery.  ^ 12-8-2012
Winebrenner Mary Ellen, 63, wife of A.J. Winebrenner, died at her home in Merriam Thursday from arthritis and heart trouble. She is survived by the husband; 3 sons, Heber and Jesse of near Albion, and Ben of Wabash; 4 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Melliger of Harrisburg, Pa.; and one brother, Charles Whistler of Rushville. She was a lifelong resident of this community. Funeral Sunday from the home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1935
Winebrenner Mary L, 53, a resident of Noble Twp, died Nov. 23, 1958 in Whitley County Hospital. She and her husband, Jesse, had resided at Merriam from 1926 to 1942 when they moved to a farm 3 miles west of there. She was a member of the Christian Chapel. Surviving are the husband; 3 sons, Ty of R. 4, Albion, David of Chicago, and Martin of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren; one brother, Colby Gandy of Chicago; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Russell Lindsey of Kendallville, and Mrs. Claude Surfus of LaGrange. Funeral Tuesday at Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1958
Winebrenner Mary L, 78, a lifetime resident of Cromwell, died Wednesday in Strawberry Village Health Care Center, Ligonier. She was born Feb. 28, 1904 in Cromwell to George and Florence (Green) Lung. In 1926 she married Russell Winebrenner who died in 1936. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Burl Miller; a niece, Barsha Brown; and a nephew, Herman Miller, all of Cromwell. Services Friday at Ulrey Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-20-1982
Winebrenner Maryann, 51, of Syracuse, died Oct. 27, 2008 at Goshen General Hospital. Services Saturday at J.S. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 10-29-2008
Winebrenner Melvin, about 81, died Dec. 2, 1953 at McCray Hospital. Funeral Friday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. He operated a sawmill in Merriam. Surviving are the widow, Ida; 3 sons, Ward, Hot Springs, Mont., Denver, Avilla, and Don, Fort Wayne; 5 daughters, Mrs. Rista Friend, Mrs. Eva Egolf and Mrs. Lucinda Longsworth, Churubusco, and Mrs. Opal Resler and Mrs. Nellie Enslen, Albion; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nora Wilkins, Argos. + 12-?-1953
Winebrenner Merritt, 81, of Albion, died Dec. 2, 2004 at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He had worked with his father from age 10, and owned and operated South Side Market in Albion with his wife for 58 years, retiring in 2000. He was the last surviving charter member of the Albion Eagles 2455 and was a member of the Albion Chamber of Commerce and the Conservation Club. He was born July 4, 1923 in Berlin, Md. to Rely and Anna (Growcock) Winebrenner. On July 4, 1945 in Albion he married Evelyn Wellman. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and their spouses, Jane and Dave Carnahan of Calif., and Nancy and Mike Clouse of Albion; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Brenda Winebrenner of Westerville, Ohio; and 2 grandchildren, Caleb Winebrenner and Donita Lawson. Services Sunday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 12-4-2004
Winebrenner Minnie B, 95, R. 2, Albion, died today (d.6-28-1977) at Whitley County Hospital. She was born July 15, 1881 to Daniel and Katherine (Millinger) Cooper. She married Curtis Winebrenner on Feb. 4, 1899 in Whitley County. He died in 1963. She was a member of Burr Oak Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dewey (Myrta) Targgart, Albion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sue Self, Albion, and Mrs. Grace Lehmberg, Columbia City; 4 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. One son, one sister and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-?-1977
Winebrenner Norris J, 79, R. 2, Albion, died at his home Friday. He was born in Noble County Sept. 14, 1896 to Albert and Etta (Strouse) Winebrenner. On Sept. 20, 1916 he married Ruby J. Skinner in Merriam Christian Chapel. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Lois) Stump, Ligonier, and Mrs. James (Edith) Sommer, Bourbon; five sons, Robert R., rural Albion, Richard A. and Russell, both Albion, Guy, Harrington, Del., and Rev. Walter W., Hastings, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Thurlo (Venis) Keister and Mrs. Tonda (Millie) Keister, both rural Albion, Mrs. Leslie (Inez) Grawcock, LaOtto, and Mrs. Homer (Alba) Perry, Calif.; two brothers, Alvina and Walter, both rural Albion; 26 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. + 5-?-1976
Winebrenner Paul M, 80, of Bonita Springs, Fla., died Wednesday at Gulf Coast Hospital in Fort Myers, Fla. He was a machinist for several Fort Wayne companies. He was born March 12, 1921 to Jay and Waunita Winebrenner. His brother, Carl, is deceased. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; 2 sons, Dale and Gail of Albion; 3 daughters, Lois Mullinax of Robinsville, N.C., Paulette McDonald of Millersburg and Connie Winebrenner of LaGrange; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services are pending. ^ 8-15-2001
Winebrenner Paul V, 62, of R. 3, Churubusco, died on March 16 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 14, 1920 in Churubusco, the son of Walter and Lavina Walker Winebrenner. On Sept. 7, 1940 he married Mary Esther Roberson. They have always lived in Churubusco. He owned and operated the Churubusco Monument Works from 1959 to 1978. He was retired from John Ley Monument Co. in Avilla. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. John (Rosemary) Bienz of Blair, Neb.; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Bienz of Blair; and one sister, Mrs. Eugene (Audrey) Neher of R. 2, Churubusco. Services Saturday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. * 3-?-1983
Winebrenner Peggy Ann, two-year old daughter of Walter and Marcelle Winebrenner, died Oct. 5 by drowning in a stock watering tank at her home 3 1/2 miles west of here. Besides the parents she is survived by a brother Ronnie and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winebrenner and Mrs. Flora McLallin. Services at the home Saturday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1939
Winebrenner Rachel (Mrs. Jacob) 72, a pioneer of Noble Twp, died from dropsy. Funeral Monday at Burr Oak. ^ 9-13-1906
Winebrenner Rely A, about 76, (b. 11-24-1871) operator of the South Side Grocery in company with his son and daughter-in-law, Merritt and Evelyn Winebrenner, died January 16, 1948. Also surviving is stepmother, Mrs. Lena Winebrenner of Albion, and two half-brothers, Dean and Edison; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Harley Curtis of and Mrs. Richard Campbell of Albion. Services Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 1-?-1948
Winebrenner Richard, 41, of Cromwell, died at Lakeside Hospital at Kendallville Tuesday of last week because of cerebral hemorrhage. Last rites were held from the Henney & Henney Funeral Home, Ligonier on Friday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. He had just recently resigned his position with the Texaco Oil Co. to take a needed rest. He was found unconscious on the floor of his garage at his home on Monday. Surviving are the widow, Mary of Cromwell; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Winebrenner of Merriam; 2 brothers and 7 sisters. + 11-?-1936
Winebrenner Richard A, 92, Albion, died July 15, 2011 at his home. He was born July 27, 1919 in Noble County, the son of Norris and Ruby (Skinner) Winebrenner. He graduated from Albion Jefferson High School High School in 1937. He then received his degree in Civil Engineering at Indiana Tech. He married Daisy Weber in San Antonio, Texas on November 12, 1942. She died at their home in Albion on June 27, 2010. He was a Noble County Commissioner for many years and was the oldest elected official in the State of Indiana. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. Surviving are his son and daughter in law, Michael and Mona Winebrenner of Albion, grandchildren, Michelle (Mike) Winebrenner-Schultz and Melinda Willett; 3 brothers, Walter Winebrenner of Hastings, Michigan, Russell and Robert Winebrenner of Albion, and a sister, Edith Sommer of Bourbon, Indiana. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Guy Winebrenner and his sister, Lois Stump. Funeral July 19 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Military rites by Albion American Legion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-17-2011
Winebrenner Ronnie L, 64, of Albion, died Thursday in his residence. He was born December 5, 1933 in York Twp, Noble County to Walter E. and Marcelle (McLallin) Winebrenner. His father died September 9. On January 6, 1954 in the First United Methodist Church in Albion he married Ann Gappinger. Surviving are his mother; his wife; a son, Neil of Fort Wayne; 2 nieces, Christiana King of Fort Wayne and Diana McComb of Westfield, whom he and his wife helped to raise; a sister, Bonnie Elliott of Churubusco; and 2 brothers, Duane of Albion and John of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Peggy Ann Winebrenner and Carol Sue Gilbert. Funeral Sunday in Asbury United Methodist Church in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 11-12-1998
Winebrenner Ross, 94, of R. 4, Albion, died July 29, 1987 at Columbia City Community Care Center. He was born in Noble County on Nov. 10, 1892 to Willard and Anna Winebrenner. He spent his lifetime in Noble County and operated the Winebrenner family farm. On April 3, 1915 he married Bertha May Fetters in Albion. She died March 31, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons, George Leroy of Kimmell, Hugh of Wolf Lake, and Emil Hickman of Kimmell; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Icele Gilbert of Churubusco, Vera Winebrenner of Miller’s Merry Manor, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Seymoure and Mrs. Paul (Vernice) Stump of R. 4, Albion. Three brothers, Luther, Russell and Lawrence, and 2 sisters, Fern Scott and Northa Kesling, are deceased. Funeral at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home July 31. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 7-29-1987
Winebrenner Ruby J, 87, (b.12-16-1898) R. 2, Albion, died Feb. 9, 1986 at Heritage Manor Health Center in Ligonier. She was born to Thomas and Phoebe Winebrenner Skinner and Sept. 16, 1916 in Albion married Norris Winebrenner, who died in 1976. She was a member of the Burr Oak Baptist Church. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Joe (Lois) Stump of Ligonier, and Mrs. James (Edith) Sommer of Bourbon; 5 sons, Robert, Richard and Russell of Albion, Guy of Harrington, Del., and Walter of Hastings, Mich.; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services Thursday at Burr Oak Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-9-1986
Winebrenner Ruby, 73, Albion, died April 18 in the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Survivors are 3 daughters, Mrs. Rose Belschner of Wolcottville, Mrs. Ruby Carper and Mrs. Celeste Heyn of Fort Wayne; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Violet Graves of Fort Wayne; and a brother, James Schebley of Fort Wayne. Services April 21 in C. M. Sloan & Son Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. + 4-?-1972
Winebrenner Ruth E, about 63, (b.10-6-1901) died July 16, 1965 at Whitley County Hospital. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fulton and was a lifelong resident of Noble County. Her husband, Dean, died in Oct. 1964. Surviving are 2 sons, William of R. 2, Albion, and Paul of Sydney, Australia; 2 daughters, Mrs. Grace Budd of Albion, and Mrs. Dorothy Crocker of Orange, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Betty Crozier of Fort Wayne. Services at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home July 19. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1965
Winebrenner Solomon Sanford, son of Mary and Solomon Winebrenner, died Jan. 22, 1928 on his farm one mile south of Wolf Lake. He was born at Burr Oak Sept. 19, 1886. He was 41 years, 4 months and 3 days of age. Sanford, at a very tender age, was raised by his grandmother, Sarah Glass. On March 6, 1912 he was married to Vada Addis at Albion; and they had one son and 3 daughters, William Milan, Marjorie Edith, Eilene and Vesta May. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Burr Oak. His calling was farming. + 1-?-1928
Winebrenner Todd Douglas was stillborn Thursday in Goshen Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Terry and Sandra (Cart) Winebrenner of R. 3, Ligonier; 3 brothers, Darrell, David and Travis; grandparents, Mrs. Phyllis Winebrenner and Mr. and Mrs. James Cart, all of Ligonier; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Winebrenner, Albion, and Mrs. Sylvia Davis of Cromwell. Graveside services Saturday in Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-?-1980
Winebrenner Tyrus A, 73, who served 2 terms as Noble County commissioner, died Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack at his home in Columbia City. He was born November 26, 1926 in Fort Wayne to Jesse D. and Mary L. (Gandy) Winebrenner. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School and attended Valparaiso University. He was a veteran of WW II. On May 29, 1949 he married Evelyn R. Phend. They lived in the Noble County area before moving to Columbia City in 1998. He was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. In addition to farming, he was a truck driver for Food Marketing 1960-1990, retiring from J.P. Food Service in 1991. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Nick E. of Tulsa, Okla., Steven A. and Cynthia of Churubusco, and Douglas J. and Karen of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Alan (Jody M.) Rex of Wolf Lake; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, David of Springfield, Ohio, and Martin of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Gladys More Winebrenner. Services Thursday at Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-14-2000
Winebrenner Velda M, 89, died Nov. 23, 2007 at her rural Albion residence. She had been employed at the Burr Oak Store and at the Blue Bell Co. in Columbia City. A 1936 graduate of Albion High School, she was a member of the Charter Oak Church in Churubusco. She was born June 14, 1918 in Green Center to William and Iva (Johnson) Leitch. She married Robert "Mike" Winebrenner in Plymouth on April 17, 1938. Surviving are her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, Oran and Carol Winebrenner of Fort Wayne; a sister, Donabelle Frazier of Fort Wayne; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Roberta Ott in 2005; and 3 sisters, Eileen Breinfalk, Lois Horsewood and Freda Leitch. Funeral Tuesday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 11-25-2007
Winebrenner Velma M, 59, wife of Denver, died at the McCray Hospital Tuesday. She was taken to the hospital after being stricken while shopping in Kendallville Monday. The daughter of Meritt and Etta Crable McClain, Whitley County, she married Denver Winebrenner August 2, 1919 and had lived in this community for the past 16 years. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Gerald, 305 Baum St., Glenn, Kendallville, Junior, Fort Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Esther Norris, Albion; four grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters. Funeral at L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home Thursday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~10-30-1958
Winebrenner Vera, 93, formerly of Merriam, died Wednesday in Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City, where she had resided several years. She was born September 29, 1905 in Noble Twp, Noble County, to Arden Willard "Gid" and Alice Anna Winebrenner. A lifetime resident of Merriam, she was employed as a domestic worker and was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mary Seymoure of Albion and Vernice Stump of Columbia City. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Luther, Lawrence, Russell and Ross Winebrenner; and 4 sisters, Verdie Holden, Fern Scott, Northa Kesling and Icelee Gilbert. Graveside services Friday in Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 10-28-1998
Winebrenner Vicie E, 79, R. 2, Albion, died Tuesday at Whitley County Hospital. She was a native of Noble Twp and was born Dec. 18, 1903, a daughter of Rev. George A. and Josephien Ellen Wolfe Surfus. On April 5, 1924 she married Fordis J. Winebrenner. They established their first home on the Calphenus Surfus farm on the Noble-Whitley County Line. After spending 2 years there, they moved to Merriam and in 1950 to Crooked Lake. Three years later they returned to Merriam where she resided at the time of her death. Her husband died Nov. 12, 1969. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Ruth) Haggerty, Berclair, Texas; one grandson, John J. Lovely of Berclair. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Edith; 3 sisters, Susie, Mamie and Blanche; and a brother, Eddie Roy. Services Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-15-1983
Winebrenner Virgil G was born in Merriam, on Jan. 27, 1896, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Winebrenner, and was one of a family of 6 children, one brother, Frank, and one sister, Blanche, having preceded him in death. The parents and 3 brothers, Ben and Jesse at Camp Shelby, Miss. in the blacksmith department, and Heber; grandmother Winebrenner; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Whisler, survive. He graduated from the common schools and took 2 years of high school at Wolf Lake. On April 17, 1916 he enlisted in the regular U. S. Army at Cleveland, Ohio, more than a year before his country entered the great World War. He was in the 18th Infantry and this division was soon moved to the front, and on Nov. 12, 1917, after about 12 days in the trenches in France met his death. He was 21 years, 9 months and 15 days of age. + 12-?-1917
Winebrenner Vivian B, 97, died March 16, 2007 at Millers' Merry Manor, Columbia City. She was born April 2, 1909 in Payne, Ohio to Walter and Opal (Klinger) Moog. She married John Raymond Winebrenner on November 26, 1927 and lived all of her married life in Noble Twp, Noble County. Her husband died on February 3, 1981. She was a homemaker and a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Jay E. Reidenbach of Topeka; 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Maureen Reidenbach and John and Pat Reidenbach of Fort Wayne, Anne Reidenbach of Wolcottville and David and Myrna Reidenbach of Wawaka; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Doris Moog of Columbia City; 8 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Agnes Ernst; and 2 brothers, John and Bob Moog. Graveside services Sunday at Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 3-17-2007
Winebrenner Walter E, 86, of Albion, died Wednesday in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville. He was born in Noble Twp, Noble County April 30, 1912 to Albert and Etta R. (Strouse) Winebrenner. On April 22, 1933 he married Marcelle McLallin. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Bonnie Elliott of Churubusco; 3 sons, Ronnie and Duane of Albion and John of Fort Wayne; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Peggy Sue Winebrenner and Carol Gilbert; 2 brothers, Norris and Alvin; and 4 sisters, Venus Keister, Millie Keister, Inez Grawcock and Alba Perry. Funeral Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Wright Cemetery. + 9-9-1998
Winebrenner Wanita M, 82, of R. 1, Albion, died Thursday (d. 6-7-1984) at the Columbia City Health Center. She was born Dec. 23, 1901 in Allen County, the daughter of Merritt and Etta (Crabill) McClain. On Nov. 29, 1920 in Noble County, she married Curtis Jay Winebrenner. She moved from Fort Wayne to Albion in 1944. Surviving are her husband; a son, Paul M. of Albion; 2 sisters, Evelyn Mueller and Helen Lowe of Columbia City; 3 brothers, Robert and Perry of Columbia City, and Merrill of Adrian, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 6-7-1984
Winebrenner William, 27, and a deaf mute, committed suicide Thursday by standing on the Fort Wayne and Northwestern Interurban tracks at Auburn and allowing a freight car to strike him. He had threatened suicide and it is thought his act was due to despondency over his condition. ~ 9-1-1920
Winebrenner William (widely known as "Gid"), about 82, for many years a resident of the Merriam community where for a long time he was caretaker of the Christian Chapel Cemetery, died May 7, 1950 at his home. He was a native of Adams County but had resided most of his life in Noble County. Surviving are one son, Ross of Albion; 7 daughters, Mrs. Northa Kesling and Mrs. Mary Seymoure of Albion, Mrs. Fern Scott of North Webster, Mrs. Oscar Gilbert of Churubusco, Mrs. Vernice Stump of Kimmell, and Miss Vera at home; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Dorlan and Melvin of Albion, and Henry of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Nora Wilkins of Argos. Funeral Tuesday at a Churubusco funeral home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 5-?-1950
Winebrenner William D, 55, of R. 3, Albion, was dead on arrival Thursday at McCray Hospital. He was born in Comstock, Mich. on Feb. 27, 1926, the son of Dean and Ruth (Sheffler) Winebrenner. On Aug. 24, 1946 in Newport News, Va., he married Lou E. Miller. He moved from Mich. to Texas where he spent his childhood, then moved to Albion in 1946. He was employed as a machine operator at PIC, Albion. He was a Navy veteran of WW II and a member of the American Legion and Eagles in Albion and VFW in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Gwen Cales and Paula Welsch of Orange, Texas, and Emma Wall of R. 8, Columbia City; a son, Wayne of R. 4, Albion; 2 sisters, Dorothy Crocker and Grace Budd; and a brother, Paul, all of Dublin, Texas; and 10 grandchildren. Services Monday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 9-24-1981
Winebrenner-Dubea Phyllis E, 87, died Oct. 23, 2011 at her son’s home in rural Bluffton. She was a homemaker. She was born on Jan, 27, 1924, in Liberty Mills to Robert and Evelyn (Calhoun) Fitch. She married Carl Winebrenner July 29, 1941, in Paulding, Ohio. He died July 7, 1974. Her second marriage was to Lloyd Dubea on Feb. 22, 1975, in Columbia City. He died in January 1986. Survivors include her children, Carol Sue Cardwell of Nixa, Mo., Jerry (Sonja) Winebrenner of Columbia City, Larry (Margaret) Winebrenner of Bluffton, Shirley Snyder of Columbia City, Terry Winebrenner of Pierceton, Kathy (Steve) Woodward of Garrett, and Lisa (Terry) Dubea of Warsaw; a sister, Jean Verona of Hartford City; a brother, Robert Fitch of Florida; 52 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Slagal; 2 sons, Randy and Gerry Winebrenner, 2 grandsons, Jerry Jr. and Todd Winebrenner; a granddaughter; and brothers and sisters, Ilenana Brandenburg, Peggy Walker, June Fitch and Bonnie Wilfong. Funeral Thursday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 10-25-2011
Winegardner Catherine, 89, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Hindman, near Wolf Lake, Friday. Funeral at Ormas Church Sunday. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. + 7-?-1925
Winegart Ada Brace was born in Kendallville, April 9, 1866 and died February 16, 1894, 27 years, 10 months and 7 days of age. She was married to Frank Winegart Sept. 28, 1888. She leaves a husband, one little girl, father, mother, one brother. Funeral in the Christian Church on Sunday. + 2-16-1894 ^ 2-23-1894
Winegart Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Winegart, died at the residence of her son, Charles, in this township Monday. She was a native of Germany and brought her family to this country 24 years ago to join her husband, who came here 7 years previously. She leaves her husband, son Charles and daughter Louisa. ^ 8-22-1884
Wineland Anna E, 92, died June 3 in McCray Hospital. Born in Somerset, Ky., June 23, 1894, she was the daughter of Charles E. and Anna Lyle (Thornton) Bass. She married Burr R. Wineland March 19, 1918 in Garrett, and he died April 10, 1949. She was a charter member of Garrett Baptist Church, a 50-year member of Harmony Chapter O.E.S. No. 671, Garrett, and White Shrine of Garrett. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. George (Evelyn) Sayer, Excelsior, Minn., and Mrs. Marvin (Roberta) Warber of Lenexa, Kan.; two sons, C. William, of Kendallville, and Joseph B. of Avilla; a sister, Mrs. W. K. (Kathryn) Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; 23 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Services Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 6-11-1987 + 6-3-1987
Wineland Burr, 58, B&O extra dispatcher, residing northeast of Avilla, died of a heart attack Sunday while sitting in his automobile. Over-exertion from chasing a couple of colts was responsible for the heart attack. His body was found slumped over the wheel of the car. He apparently had been in the act of starting his car when he was stricken, as the ignition of the car was turned on. Funeral Wednesday at the residence. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 4-14-1949
Wineland Joseph B, 83, died May 5, 2010 at his home in Avilla. He was born in Garrett on Dec. 12, 1926, the son of Burr and Anna Earle (Bass) Wineland. He married Rita Koenig on Oct. 16, 1949 in Auburn. He retired from International Harvester in 1982 after more than 35 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Surviving are his wife; his children, twins Larry (Cindy) Wineland of Avilla, and Sharon Horton of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Melanie (Paul) Strack of Monreoville, Ind, Fred Wineland of Columbia City, and Steven (Dianne) Wineland of Avilla; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill; and 2 sisters, Evelyn Sayer and Roberta Warber. A memorial service will be Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Cremation will take place after the visitation. ^ 5-7-2010
Wineland Walter R, 58, a former resident of Cromwell and Syracuse, died at his home in Bradenton, Fla. May 10. He was a retired brick mason and became the manager of an apartment complex after he moved to Fla. He had lived in Ind. most of his life. He served in the Infantry in Manila during WW II. He was born May 11, 1920 in Noble County to Russell and Hazel (Johnson) Wineland. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; 2 sons, Richard of Syracuse and John of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Firman of Canoga Park, Calif.; 3 sisters, Lela Debrular, Cromwell, Laura McClintic of Syracuse and Eva McClintic of Milford; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Bradenton, May 13. Burial, Bradenton Cemetery. + 5-10-1978
Wines Edmund L "R.C.", 49, died March 30, 2003 at AR Medical Center in Hazard, Ky., of an apparent heart attack. He was employed in RV manufacturing. He was born in Charleston, W. Va. Jan. 13, 194 to Otis and Thelma (Slater) Wines. He married Anna J. Napier in Hazard. Surviving are his wife in Ligonier; 4 sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert Wines of Syracuse, Michael Wines of Ligonier, Richard Wines of Indianapolis, and Harmon and Edith Jones of Millersburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and Rodney West of Warsaw; and 8 grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a brother, Bruce. Services Friday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 4-2-2003
Winfield Anice Pauline, about 36, (b.10-18-1918), a former resident of Kendallville, died Aug. 14 at Billing Hospital, Chicago from heart disease. She was born in Fort Wayne but resided in Kendallville where she was reared by Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Haney. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1938 and since that has lived in Chicago. Surviving are her husband, T. G. Winfield Jr.; and her mother, Natalie McClain of Golden, Colo. Services Wednesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 8-?-1955
Wing Dean,80, died December 22, 2012, at his home in Kendallville. He was born December 17, 1932, in Auburn to J. Paul and Virginia (Poppele) Wing. He worked for 40 years for Indiana Bell Telephone until his retirement in 1994. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.Dean married Ardella James on December 30, 1961 in Fort Wayne. He is survived by his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Don Stallman of Kendallville: 2 grandchildren, Sarah Stallman and Matthew Stallman. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Gail and Betty Gafken. Memorial service Dec. 30, 2012 at Feller & Clark Funeral Home. ^ 12-24-2012
Wingard Celia of Arcola recently died and was buried near Avilla. Peculiar circumstances were afterward attached to the cause of her death and a prominent physician’s name woven in with the neighborhood gossip in such a manner that an investigation was demanded. The poor girl’s remains were accordingly exhumed one day last week and subjected to medical examination; and oh, what a shame. Disappointing as the report must have been to the dead girl’s slanderers, her virginity was established beyond a doubt. ^ 1-27-1888
Wingard Charles Leroy, 68, died at his home in Howe Monday. Services will be Thursday in the Church of the Brethren south of Brighton. Burial, English Prairie Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Mongo and Howe, he was the oldest rural mail carrier in point of age and also years of service in LaGrange County, having been a carrier 43 years. He was born March 18, 1884 in Greenfield Twp, son of David and Rebecca (Burger) Wingard. He was married June 10, 1909 in Greenfield Twp to Della Kaub. They moved to Howe 19 years ago. He was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association and Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 412, LaGrange. Surviving are the widow; a son, Eldon, Chicago; 4 daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Pauline) Haines, Mrs. Howard (Evelyn) Kenneke, Mrs. Richard (Carolyn) Delp, and Miss Carol, all of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren; and a brother, Clyde, Bronson, Mich. + 6-17-1927
Wingard Della Viola, 79, formerly of Howe, died Wednesday in a Fort Wayne nursing home. She was born June 10, 1888 in LaGrange County, Ind., the daughter of Adam and Mary (Lint) Kaub. She was married to Charles Wingard June 10, 1908. He died in 1952. Surviving are one son, Eldon, Chicago; 4 daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Pauline) Haines, Mrs. Howard (Evelyn) Keuneke, Mrs. Malcolm (Caroline) Earnest and Mrs. Donald (Carol) Murphy, all of Fort Wayne; 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the English Prairie Church of the Brethren near Howe. Funeral Saturday in English Prairie Church. Burial, church cemetery. + No date
Wingard Margaret Ellen, 82, pioneer lady near Ligonier, died Sept. 23 at Luckey Hospital, Wolf Lake. Funeral was at Cromwell Thursday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. Surviving are 2 sons, Keith of South Bend, and L. T., Syracuse, N.Y.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Blanche Schlotterback, Ligonier, and Mrs. Ruth Nulf, Albion; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. + 9-?-1943
Winkel Doris, 84, of Washington, D.C., died Thursday in Army Distaff Hospital, Washington. Born in South Milford on July 13, 1905, she was the daughter of John and Jennie (Trindle) Menely. In 1930 she married Lt. Col. Paul Winkel, who died in 1961. She was a graduate of South Milford High School. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Sidney) Orr of Bowie, Md.; a son, Col. Paul Winkel, Springfield, Va.; 4 grandchildren; and a niece, Mrs. Burton (Mary Ann Menely) Randle of Glenville, Ill. Two brothers and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services today in Fort Meyers Chapel, Arlington, Va. Burial, Arlington National Cemetery. + 12-1-1989
Winkleblack Elizabeth "Betsy", 71, died Monday in Columbia City. She was born January 4, 1920, the daughter of Arlo and Mary (Butcher) Ames. On December 23, 1954 she married Perry Winkleblack in Fort Wayne. He died in 1969. A resident of Albion since 1957, she ws a homemaker and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Walter F. Clark of Washington, D.C. and Perry A. of Marcus, Iowa; 3 daughters, Lynne Nicell and Cheryn Hackworth of Ohio, and Helen Leitch of Kimmell; a stepdaughter, Mona Ely of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 brothers and sisters. Memorial services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. + 1-26-1991
Winkleblack Perry J, about 62, of R. 3, Kendallville, died Dec. 12, 1969. He was born May 20, 1907 at Turkey Lake, Steuben County, Ind. He was a former welder for the Nickel Plate Railroad and also for the Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne. He came to Noble County in 1957. He was a son of James P. and Emmaline Brown Winkleblack. Surviving are his widow, Betsy; and 3 children, Mrs. Mona Ely of Fort Wayne, and Helen A. and Harry A., at home; 3 stepchildren, Capt. Walter Clark, Wurtzmitch Air Force Base, Alpena, Mich., Mrs. Neal (Lynne) Bartlett of Springfield, Ohio, and Cheryn Clark of New Carlisle, Ohio; one brother, Harley; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. One brother and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Services at Bonham-Miser & Brazzell Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Ontario Cemetery, LaGrange County. + 12-?-1969
Winquist Vernon Roy, 53, of Shipshewana Lake, died Saturday in Michiana Hospital, Mishawaka. He was born in Leavenworth, Kan., May 23, 1935, the son of Roy and Alice (Kiger) Winquest. On July 17, 1954 in Bremen, he married Edna Mae Boyer. He moved from Plymouth to Shipshewana Lake in 1967 and was retired from Keene Products Co. in Middlebury. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Alton N. (Debra) Miller of Shipshewana; 2 sons, Vernon R. Jr. of Shipshewana and Donald M. of Middlebury; a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Ellen) Franklin of Stuart, Fla.; 2 brothers, Thomas and Richard of Shipshewana; a stepsister, Eileen Porter of Walkerton; and 4 grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday in Frurip-May Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Keightly Cemetery, Shipshewana. + 3-4-1989
Winship Warren B, 58, R. 1, Cromwell, died Friday of an apparent coronary. He came to Cromwell 7 months ago from Mendon, Mich. He had been employed by Vega Industries of Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Charlot (LeBoy); his mother, Carrie, Adams, Mass.; and one daughter, Wendy Lemkey, Glastonburg, Conn.; 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Funeral in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier Monday. Burial, Kalamazoo, Mich. + 4-?-1976
Winslow Lester, 34, former resident of Avilla, died Tuesday in an Indianapolis physician’s office. Funeral Saturday in Avilla L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. He had resided in Indianapolis the past several years, working as a truck driver for the Finchum Trucking Company. The only survivor is his mother, Altha Winslow. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ~ 5-6-1965 + 5-?-1965
Winsor Perry, 56, died Jan. 29 at his home in Cromwell following a heart attack. He was a native of Syracuse and came to Cromwell in 1878. Surviving are the mother of Syracuse; one sister; 2 daughters; and 2 sons. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1935
Winter Iona E Harris, 93, a former resident of Merriam, died Aug. 13, 1978 at Alfran Nursing Home in Columbia City. She was born in Noble County to Robert M. and Susannah Bitting Roland, and on April 11, 1911 married Rev. Ora A. Harris. He was pastor of churches in Wakarusa and Argos before his death in 1917. On Dec. 25, 1923 she married Rev. Frank H. Winter, evangelist, and they traveled around the country. He died in Aug. 1944. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. Survivors include two sons, Everett Harris, Churubusco, and Carl Frank Winter; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 8-13-1978
Winterroth Cynthia M, 31, of Wolcottville, died March 12, 1993 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne from injuries she suffered in a car accident on SR 9 north of Rome City. She was born in Chicago December 4, 1961, the daughter of James Albert and Catherine Mae (Whelan) Havert. They survive in Rome City. She lived in the Wolcottville area 3 years, moving there from Rome City. She was employed at the Budd Co. in Kendallville for 4 years. She was a member of St. Gaspar's Catholic Church at Rome City. She married James Carl Winterroth in Kendallville May 22, 1992. He survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Rocky, Patrick and Joshua, and a daughter, Crystal, all at home; 2 brothers, Nick Havert of Rome City and Timothy Havert of Spencerville; a sister, Candy Havert of Rome City. Funeral Tuesday in St. Gaspar's Church. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 3-12-1993
Winwright John W, 75, died at his home 6 miles north of Wawaka from paralysis last evening. He was born near Fort Wayne and had lived on the farm where he died for the last 46 years. Surviving are the widow; 3 sons, Harry of Bryan, O., and Rollin and Lloyd of near here; and a daughter, Mrs. Dea Trowl of Ligonier. Funeral Sunday from the Salem Church with burial in the church cemetery. ^ 3-30-1934
Winwright Lloyd, 81, 207 E. Miller St., Ligonier, died in LaGrange Nursing Home today. He was born May 30, 1894 in Noble County to John and Mary (Steinbarger) Winwright. He was a lifetime area resident and a retired farmer. His only survivors are several nieces and nephews. Funeral in Ulrey Funeral Home, Ligonier, Thursday. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Winwright Rollin, 82, died this morning in LaGrange County Hospital. He was born March 11, 1891 in Noble County, the son of John and Mary (Steinbarger) Winwright. His wife, the former Jennie Huston, died about 12 years ago. He was a member of Wawaka United Methodist Church, was a retired farmer and veteran of WW I. He is survived by a brother, Lloyd, Ligonier; and a nephew, Walter Trowl, Albion. Funeral Friday in Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Salem Cemetery. + 3-?-1973
Wirick Catherine "Kay" died May 21, 1981 in McCray Hospital. She was born in Baxter Springs, Kan., Sept. 15, 1916, the daughter of Charles and Theo (Blackburn) Cook. On Dec. 1, 1947 in Tulsa, Okla., she married Robert H. Wirick. she moved to the Kimmell area 33 years ago from Tulsa and was a member of American Legion Post 246 Auxiliary, the Eastern Star and 8 and 40. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Bon (Ann) Tucker of Albion; 3 sisters, Carmen Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas, Ruth Battero, Baxter Springs, and Elizabeth Beitz of Anoka, Minn.; 2 brothers, Paul and John Cook of Baxter Springs; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers. Services May 23 at Brazzell Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 5-21-1981
Wirick Charles "Al", 63, Ossian, died Thursday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Albion Oct. 26, 1926, the son of Thomas and Lera (Heltzel) Wirick. He was a heavy equipment operator for Adams Center Landfill in Fort Wayne and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post 246 in Albion and VFW in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Linda) Rice and Mrs. Dave (Deanna) Cashdollar, Fort Wayne, and Jodi Wirick of Auburn; two sons, Mike and Charles, Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mary Belle Kline of South Milford, Ruth Reinoehl of Avilla, and Ruby Shaffer of Muncie; two brothers, Melvin of Kendallville, and Robert of Albion; and 12 grandchildren. Services Sunday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Funeral Home, Ossian. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery. ~ 11-7-1989 + 11-2-1989
Wirick Charles L, 70, died Friday in Cameron Hospital in Angola. He had lived at R. 1, Angola. He was born March 27, 1907 to Ross and Eve (Hipshire) Wirick. He married Grace Willard, who survives, May 6, 1932 in Fort Wayne. He recently retired from Spreuer Manufacturing Co. in LaGrange and moved to Angola. Other survivors include two sons, Charles, Escondido, Calif., and James, Shipshewana; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Mills, LaGrange; one brother, Elza, Fremont, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Mary) McCoy, Avilla, and Mrs. Clifford (Anna) Burkhart, Fort Wayne. Services Monday in Carney Funeral Home in LaGrange. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, Orland. ~ 10-28-1976
Wirick Ella P, 83, died June 1, 2010 at her daughter's home in Fort Wayne. She was a cook and bartender at American Legion Post 243 from 1970 to 1990. She was born in Fort Wayne on July 30, 1927, the daughter of George and Nellie (Rady) Gardner. She married Jesse Jauregui and he preceded her in death. She married Roger Dustman on Aug. 15, 1969. He died May 4, 1981. She married Robert Wirick on Dec. 12, 1981. He died Dec. 2, 2003. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Georgiann and Rick Drayer of Woodburn; 4 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Phillip and Christi Jauregi, William and Janet Jauregi, Jeffrey Jauregui and Robert Jauregui, all of Fort Wayne; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral June 5 at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. ^ 6-3-2010
Wirick George was born in Richland County, Ohio Jan. 24, 1823; died at his home in Jefferson Twp March 28, aged 79 years 2 months and 4 days. He married Sarah Weaver Oct. 18, 1855, and they had 3 sons and 4 daughters. The eldest son, J. C. Fremont, died at the age of 4. The remaining children and wife are left. He united with the Disciple Church in 1859. Funeral at Mt. Pleasant Church. ^ 4-4-1902
Wirick John, 20-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wirick of Albion, died at Lakeside Hospital from an automobile accident last Sunday morning on Road 8 a short distance west of Skinner Lake. A front tire blew out and caused him to lose control of the car. Funeral will be this afternoon at Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Surviving are the parents; 5 brothers, Raymond and Walter of Kendallville, Robert, Alvin and Melvin at home; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Helen Kief and Mary Belle Wirick of Kendallville, and Ruby and Ruth at home; a grandmother, Mrs. Belle Heltzel of Albion. + 9-?-1941
Wirick Karen L, 69, of Wawaka died May 25, 2011, at her home. She was born in Kendallville on February 11, 1942, to Homer and Berniece (Woodruff) Moody. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1960. She married Jack Wirick on June 9, 1962, in Avilla. She was employed at Kraft Foods. She returned to work at Seamco in Kendallville and worked at Acadia Polymers, now Parker-Hannifin, in Ligonier. She retired in 2009 after 20 years of employment. Survivors include two sons, Kris Wirick of Kendallville and Jeff Wirick of Wawaka; a daughter, Mandy and Nik Havert of Nappanee; 3 sisters, Joann and Bill Kovets of LaOtto, Bette and Gus Campbell of LaOtto and Sharon Svoboda of Avilla; a brother, Mike and Louise Rodman of Kendallville; and her husband. Funeral May 28 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Cosperville Cemetery. ^ 5-27-2011
Wirick Lera, about 58, (b.8-29-1895) died at McCray Hospital April 6, 1954. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Bernard Keif of Ligonier, Mrs. Carl Kline of South Milford, and Ruth and Ruby at home; 4 sons, Robert and Melvin of Albion, Walter of Lisbon, and Charles of Avilla; her mother, Mrs. Belle Heltzel of Albion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralston Greer of Ossian and Mrs. Ora Sparrow of Albion; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 4-?-1954
Wirick Melvin Richard "Mel", 76, died December 12, 2006 at his residence in Kendallville. He was born in Albion on April 13, 1930 to Thomas and Lera (Heltzel) Wirick. He graduated from Albion High School in 1949 and entered the U.S. Army in 1951, serving in the Korean Conflict until 1953. He married Shirley Ann Marshall on June 8, 1955 in South Milford. In 1958 he received a bachelor's degree in education from Ball State University. He was employed with Pepsi Cola Co. in Muncie and Anderson 1954-1969 and then managed a sales territory with the Vernon Co. 1970-1993. He was a Little League baseball coach and board member of Kendallville Youth Baseball, a member and officer of the Kendallville Elks Lodge, past president of the Kendallville Kiwanis Club, a founding member of the East Noble Key Club, past member of Kendallville Park Board, Lake View Cemetery Board and Wayne Twp Advisory Board, a member of the American Legion Post 87 and VFW 2749, and the Wayne Center United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of Kendallville; daughter Lisa of South Bend; daughter and son-in-law Pam and Mike Kline of Rome City; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Angela Wirick of Fremont; grandchildren, Lucas Kline, Trevor and Seth Wirick, and Jessica and Emily Behrman; sister, Mary Belle Kline of South Milford. He was preceded in death by parents; 5 brothers, Robert, Ray, Walt, Al and John; and 3 sisters, Ruth Reinoehl, Helen Kief, and Ruby Shaffer. Funeral December 15 at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ~ 12-14-2006
Wirick Philip Dale, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wirick, died May 22, 1945 at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ross of Lisbon. Funeral at Berhalter Funeral Home, Kendallville, last Thursday. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wirick of Albion also are grandparents. + 5-?-1945
Wirick Raymond G (b.8-31-1919) (aviation cadet) died at Dyersburg, Tenn. Dec. 23, 1944, when the training plane in which he was flying crashed. Five were killed in the crash. Funeral Dec. 30 at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wirick of Albion; one daughter, Rita Jeane; 3 brothers, Walter in France, Charles in the Navy, and Roger in the Army stationed in La.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bernard Kief of Adrian, Mich., and Mrs. Carl Kline of Kendallville. + 12-?-1944
Wirick Robert H, 79, died Dec. 2, 2003 at the V.A. Hospital in Fort Wayne. He worked as a backhoe operator for 40 years at Kimmell Bulldozing, retiring in 1985. A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of Albion American Legion Post 246, 40&8, and Albion VFW. He was born Nov. 6, 1924 in Albion to Thomas and Lera (Heltzel) Wirick. On Dec. 1, 1947 he married Cleo (Kay) Cook. She died May 21, 1981. On Dec. 12, 1981 in Albion Wesleyan Church he married Ella Dustman. Surviving are his wife in Fort Wayne; 5 stepchildren; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Belle Kline of South Milford and Ruth and Bud Reinoehl of Auburn. Services Saturday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 246. ^ 12-4-2003
Wirick Sherman M, 73, native of Ohio and practically a lifelong resident of this community, died this morning at his home, 907 S. Main St. from complications. He was born Dec. 31, 1860 in Richland County, O., the son of George W. and Sarah Wirick. The parents moved here in 1863 locating on a farm in Allen Twp and later in Jefferson Twp. He took up the occupation of farmer which he followed until 1930 when he and his wife moved from their farm to the home on S. Main St. He married Martha L. Walters Dec. 8, 1887. Their one child died in infancy. Surviving are the widow; 3 sisters and one brother, Mrs. Ida Black and F. O. Wirick, this city, Mrs. Frances O. Faux and Mrs. Dora Barhan, Mt. Pleasant. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday from L. E. Berhalter & Son Funeral Home. Burial, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. ^ 9-25-1934
Wirick Thomas (b. 10-4-1883), fatally ill and in extreme pain for many months, ended his suffering by attempting to take his life and died at McCray Hospital Sept. 12, 1953. A lifelong resident of this community, he was for many years employed by the county highway department. Surviving are 4 daughters, Mrs. Bernard Kief of Ligonier, Mrs. Carl Kline of South Milford, Ruby and Ruth at home; 4 sons, Robert and Melvin at home, Walter of Lisbon, and Alvin of Avilla; 2 brothers, Glen of Payne, Ohio, and Raymond of Sunberry, Ohio; 2 sisters, Mrs. Orpha Holtzworth of New York, and Mrs. Blanche Birely of Angola; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. + 9-?-1953
Wirick Walter J, 49, R. 2, Kendallville, died Saturday in McCray Hospital. Born in Albion Feb. 24, 1920, the son of Thomas and Lera (Heltzel) Wirick, he had been a lifetime resident of Noble County. On March 14, 1942, he was married to Carol Ross. He worked at the Kendallville Foundry, Inc., where he was employed as a molder for 25 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 86 and VFW No. 2749, both of Kendallville. Survivors include the widow; one son, Jackie J., of Fort Wayne; one daughter, Evelyn Z. Fortman, Avilla; four grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Kief, Ligonier, Ruth Reinoehl, Avilla, Mary Belle Kline, South Milford, and Ruby Wirick, Muncie; and three brothers, Robert, Kimmell, Charles, Butler, and Melvin, Amarillo, Tex. Services Monday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Wolf Lake Cemetery. ~ 6-26-1969 + 6-?-1969
Wise Carl, 88, Rome City, died Wednesday in VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1887 in Decatur to Louis and Suzanna (Palm) Wise. He was a 28-year Rome City resident who moved there from Fort Wayne. He was a retired baker who owned a bakery in Decatur many years. He was a veteran of WW I and a member of American Legion Post 381, Rome City. Nieces and nephews survive. Funeral Saturday in Hutchins-Williams Funeral Home, Wolcottville. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1976
Wise Clarence E, 69, resident of this city the past 40 years, and a veteran machinist at Flint & Walling Mfg. Co., died this morning at his home at 224 S. Oak St. from heart trouble. He was born at Spencerville, Ind. Oct. 2, 1864, the son of Henry and Susan Wise. He was a boy when his parents moved to DeKalb County northwest of Garrett where he grew to manhood. In 1889 he married Sarah A. Kirkpatrick. They had 2 daughters, the eldest having preceded him in death in 1907. Forty years ago he moved to Kendallville. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Kendallville Court No. 20, T.B.H. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Nickerson, this city; one brother and one sister, Hiram Wise, Idaville, Ind., Mrs. Anna Squires, Fort Wayne; and 2 grandchildren. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral Saturday from the Methodist Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-2-1934
Wise Claudine L, 71, of Kendallville, died Sept. 17, 2011 at Parkview Noble Hospital.  She was born May 21, 1940 in Noble County to Claud and Dorothy (Conrad) Kline.  She married Ernest Wise on March 1, 1968 in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Surviving are her husband; 6 daughters, Ginger Wise of Rochester, Minn., Cindy Ballard of Syracuse, Christine Whichard of Elk River, Minn., Talana (Randy) Rhodes of Syracuse, Shawndra Baker of Syracuse, Jackie Tumble of Clarksville; a son, David (Ruth) Wise of Rochester, Minn.; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Ellen Lash of Kendallville, and Eileen (Harold) DePew of Rome City.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Kline, and a granddaughter, Lindsay Holler.  Funeral at Young Family Funeral Home Sept. 19.  ^ 9-18-2011 
Wise Ilene F, 88, died March 23, 2003 at KSB Hospital, Dixon, Ill. She had done clerical work for J.C. Penney in Kendallville and Burmah L.P. Gas in Angola. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. She was born near Edgerton, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1914 to George and Anna (Jerger) Moore. She married Raymond M. Wise Aug. 30, 1933 in Goshen. Surviving are her husband in Mt. Morris, Ill.; a son and daughter-in-law, Delano and Pat Wise of Auburn Hills, Mich.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Terry Kurtz of LaGrange and Mary Lou and Edward Garrison of Mt. Morris; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was a brother, Carl Moore; and a grandson, Kevin Freiburger. Services Thursday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 3-25-2003
Wise Jay B, 12, was born Aug. 21, 1962 in Germany and was the stepson of Karl J. Lambright and the son of Patricia A. (Donovan) Lambright. He died July 24 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, after being critically injured July 21 north of Avilla when he fell from the top of a camper. Surviving besides the parents are three sisters, Kay, Dee Ann, and Judy L., all at home. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-31-1975 + 7-?-1975
Wise Lottie Estella, daughter of Clarence and Sarah Wise, was born in Kendallville Feb. 20, 1890; and died Sept. 12, aged 17 years 6 months and 17 days. She is survived by her parents and sister. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. ^ 9-26-1907
Wise Raymond M, 93, died Nov. 3, 2003 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Ill. He was the regional manager of John Deere's gas plants in Indiana and southern Michigan, retiring in 1973. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville. He was born Sept. 6, 1910 in Troy Twp, DeKalb County to Frank and Elsie (Jackson) Wise. On Aug. 30, 1933 in Goshen he married Ilene F. Moore. She died March 23. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Delano and Pat Wise of Auburn Hills, Mich.; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Terry Kurtz of LaGrange and Mary Lou and Edward Garrison of Mt. Morris; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lloyd and Gerald; and a grandson, Kevin Freibuger. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-6-2003
Wise Rose Marie, 60, of Fort Wayne, died Friday in Fairfield Health Care Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 19, 1923 in Fort Wayne to William Melvin and Rose Bowman. She lived in Kendallville for 30 years and was the owner of Coral Room Beauty Shop, Kendallville, for 20 years before moving to Fort Wayne. She is survived by her parents who live in Huntington; 2 sons, Steven Ketzenberger, Fort Wayne, and Harold Wise, Dallas, Tex.; one sister, Amelia Bowman, Wawaka; and 6 grandchildren. Services Monday at D. O. McComb & Sons Auburn Chapel. Burial, Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. + 11-18-1983
Wise Vern, 84, R. 2, Waterloo, died Sunday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. He was born in Spencerville Oct. 21, 1885 to John and Millie (Partee) Wise. He was a retired blacksmith and welder, who had lived in the Waterloo area 44 years. He married Gertrude Wilhelm, who died Feb. 19, 1965. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louise Badman, R. 1, Waterloo, and Mrs. Mildred Reinoehl, R. 2, Waterloo; two brothers, Clarence, Greensburg, and Ralph, Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Mrs. Frankie Miser, R. 2, Waterloo; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Cedar Lake Church of Christ where funeral services were held Wednesday . Burial, Cedar Lake Cemetery. ~ 4-2-1970
Wisel Burdette (PFC), son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Wisel of Cromwell was killed in action in Germany on March 24, 1945. He was 17 when he entered the service in August last year and went overseas on Jan. 15. He was born at Salem Center July 5, 1927. He is survived by his parents, 3 sisters and one brother. + 3-?-1945
Wiseley Hortense, 83, Orlando, Fla., died May 28 in Fla. Funeral May 31 at Salem Community Church near Wilmot. Burial, Salem Cemetery. Born in Hamilton County, Indiana on April 16, 1893, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers. She was a former Knapp Lake resident before moving to Orlando in 1965. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Phillips, Orlando; one son, Bert, South Bend; 2 sisters, Mrs. Tony Clem, Cromwell, and Mrs. Mildred Slabaugh, Fremont; 4 brothers, Linville, Wawaka, Fred, Arkansas, Arnold,, Niles, Mich., and Charles, Ligonier; 4 grandchildren. + 5-28-1977
Wiseman - The body of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Wiseman of Detroit, Mich., was brought to Albion Thursday for burial. + 1-?-1930
Wiseman Fredona, 78, of Winona Lake, died Sunday. She retired in 1987 as a pin grinder at Zimmer. A 1945 graduate of Wolf Lake High School, she was a 1946 graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Warsaw Wesleyan Church and Square Extension Homemakers Club. She was born Sept. 28, 1926 in Noble County to Abie and Vera (Surfus) Stump. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Phil Herrick of Warsaw and Vickie and John Wyatt of Columbia City; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, D. J. Boggs. Services Wednesday at Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial, Salem Cemetery. ^ 1-25-2005
Wiseman Jack, 71, died Monday at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. The Barbee Lake native was a WW II Army veteran. He retired in 1980 from Dana Corp., Syracuse. Surviving are his wife, Fredona; 2 daughters, Rebeckah Wiseman of Kimmell and Teresa Plybon of Daytona Beach, Fla.; 2 sons, Charles D. of St. Paul, Minn., and Jack L. of Pierceton; 2 stepdaughters; a sister, Jessie Tobias of Nappanee; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial, Salem Cemetery, Wilmot. + 12-18-1995
Wiseman Orin O, 77, died Nov. 7 of complications at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Orville Pressler in Fort Wayne. He was a former citizen of Albion, owning and operating the South Side Grocery on S. Orange St. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Fostoria, Ohio. Surviving are the daughter, Reva; a son, Dwight L. of Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Del Denhoff of Fostoria, Ohio; a brother, William of Fostoria; and 4 grandchildren. Burial was at Fostoria on Saturday. + 11-?-1940
Wisler Pauline E, 85, 253 ½ Clark St., died today in McCray Hospital. She was born in Noble County March 28, 1888, a daughter of Valentine and Mary (Schlater) Pfaffman. She was a registered nurse during WW I, a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Legion, VFW, Second Time Around Club and a homemaker club. Her husband, Rolland, died May 17, 1969. Surviving are a sister, Miss Emma Pfaffman, Kendallville, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and one sister. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1973
Wisner Jessie, 87, died last Thursday. Final rites Sunday at the Graffis Funeral Home in Waterloo. She was a former resident of Avilla, having lived here several years while her late husband, Rev. Lester C. Wisner, was pastor of the Avilla Methodist Church. The Wisners came to Avilla in June of 1949. Rev. Wisner died the following December. ~ 1-6-1972 + 1-?-1972
Wisner Lester C, 66, a Methodist minister for 27 years, and pastor of the Avilla and Swan Methodist Churches died at the parsonage Monday. He was appointed to the local charge last year, coming here from Richland Chapel, Converse. He entered the ministry in 1922, and prior to that time taught school. Surviving are the wife, Jessie; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret McIntosh, Waterloo, and Elizabeth Hurl, Orland; a son, Robert of San Diego, Calif., and two grandchildren. Services Thursday at the Avilla Methodist Church. Burial at Waterloo. ~ 12-8-1949 + 12-?-1949
Wisnieski Diane Marie, 49, Oakton, Va., died February 10, 2003 at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Va. She was born in Garrett. She graduated from Central Noble High School in 1971 and was a graduate of International Business College in Fort Wayne. Surviving are her husband, Jon; 2 children, James and Laura; her parents, Richard and Donna Buchmeier of Kendallville; her grandmother, Ruth Shirk of Avilla; and 4 brothers. Services Thursday at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Vienna, Va. ~ 2-20-2003
Wisniewski Robert E Jr, 49, of LaOtto, died July 2 at his residence. He was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 1, 1946, a son of Robert and Irene (Hoevel) Wisniewski. A U. S. Navy veteran, he had lived in the LaOtto community 11 years. He was retired from Dana Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Diana; his mother; 3 daughters, Lori Winhover and Casey Wisniewski of Antwerp, Ohio, and Janet McCalla of Hicksville, Ohio; 2 stepsons, Jack Magner of Kendallville and Jeremy Magner of San Diego, Calif.; 2 stepdaughters, Kimberly Lothamer of New Haven and Heather Magner of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Rita Bell and Ann Pollock; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral July 5 in D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. Burial, Lindenwood Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1996
Witham Benny "Ben", 68, of Albion, died Friday at home. He was born in Medora on January 31, 1925 to James Ervin and Rosabella (Saunders) Witham. On April 14, 1973 he married Catherine Joan Spillner, who died June 7, 1987. A WW II veteran, he moved to Albion from LaGrange County in 1973. He had been chief inspector at McCray Refrigerator Co. in Kendallville, and in 1982 retired as a foreman at Comet in Albion. He was a member of Eagles Lodge in Albion. Surviving are 8 daughters, Laura Owen of Albion, Nancy Reid of Monticello, Cindy Brewer of Constantine, Mich., Deanna Coleman of Fort Wayne, Sharon Woody and Pam Prouty of Twisp, Wash., Vickie Baxter of Michigan and Mona Witham of LaGrange; 4 sons, Ben of Vicksburg, Mich., Calvin of Elkhart, and Leroy and Ronnie of LaGrange; a sister, Mary Weldy of Goshen; 4 brothers, Harold of Ohio, James Ernest of Goshen, and John and Junior of LaGrange; 39 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery with military services by American Legion Post 243. +10-8-1993
Witham Catherine J, 56, of R. 4, Albion, died Sunday (d.6-7-1987) in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 5, 1930 in Fort Wayne to Frank and Ora (Snyder) Spillner. On April 14, 1973 in Louisiana she married Ben H. Witham. She had lived in the Albion community 14 years and was employed by Lyall Electric, Wolf Lake. She was a member of Eagles Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; 3 daughters, Mrs. Tony (Sharon) Woody, Mrs. Leroy (Mona) Witham, Pamela Prouty, Vicki Wolfe, Deann Evans, Mrs. James (Laura) Owen, Nancy Reid, and Mrs. James (Cindy) Brown; 3 sons, Benny, Ronald and Calvin; 34 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Wolfe of Durant, Miss., and June Funk of Fort Wayne; 2 brothers, Gerald of LaGrange and Donald of Fort Wayne; 2 half-sisters, Velma Kirkhoff of Lima, Ohio, and Deloris Mowery of Satuma, Fla.; 3 half-brothers, Roy Spillner of Wolcottville, Charles Spillner of Green Acres City, Fla., and Robert Galland of Fort Wayne. Services Wednesday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 6-7-1987
Withm Mona, 56, of Goshen, died May 29, 2010 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. She had worked at Mid American in Middlebury, Ind., and at Pent Assembly in Rome City. She was born Dec. 31, 1953 in Kendallville to Neil and Katherine (Spillner) Wolfe. She married James L. Witham on De. 27, 1970 in Centreville, Mich. He died Oct. 9, 2006. Surviving are a son, James R. Witham of Middlebury; 2 daughters, Tia Witham of Goshen and Tary and Anthony Green of Middlebury; 3 sisters, Delores and Richard Coleman of Goshen, Pam and Gary Prouty of Twisp, Wash., and Vicky Baxer of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchilden. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Woody. Cremation has taken place. ^ 6-3-2010
Witham Paul S "Pete", area realtor and a resident of rural Huntertown, died November 28, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne.He was a member of the board of directors of the Farmers & Merchants Bank in LaOtto, Huntertown and Churubusco. He was born in Alger, Ohio on April 17, 1917, a son of Homer R. and Florence (Oldham) Witham. He moved to Allen County as a child with his parents and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1934. He married Maurine Bear in Churubusco on February 14, 1941 and they spent all of their married life in the Huntertown area. He operated a turkey operation and farmed in Allen County. He was co-owner and operator of Tri State Insulation in Fort Wayne for several years and had been the owner and operator of Witham Real Estate in Churubusco and Huntertown since 1974. He was a member of the Huntertown United Methodist Church and had served on its administrative board. He was a member of Huntertown Lodge 689 F&AM and the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Max Myers and Sue and Tom Stonestreet of Churubusco, and Nila and Richard Ferguson of Huntertown; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard in 1978; and by 2 sisters, Mary in 1991, and Carrie in 1993. Funeral Friday at Huntertown United Methodist Church. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 11-30-2000
Witham Ralph E, 59, of Rome City, died Aug. 16 in his residence. He was born in Wolcottville on July 12, 1939 to James Ernest and Ruth Ellen (Pierce) Witham. On Nov. 10, 1963 in Brimfield he married Geraldine L. Cool. He moved to Rome City in 1975. He had been employed by McCray Refrigerator Co. and Wolcottville Printing. He was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Brimfield United Methodist Church and SAL of American Legion Post 381, Rome City. He had served on the Orange Twp Fire Dept. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Jodie Michelle) Shepherd of Avilla; 2 sons, Ronald Allen of Kendallville and Daniel Dexter of Rome City; a sister, Karen Boyd of Wolcottville; 3 brothers, John Samuel Gill of Sturgis, Mich., Harry L. Gill of LaGrange and Roger Dale Witham of Wolcottville; a stepsister, Judy Nolte of Elkhart; a half-brother, Ron Witham of Goshen; a stepbrother, Larry Miller of Union, Mich.; and 2 grandsons, John Edward Witham of Kendallville and Deane Witham of Albion. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Pierce. Graveside services Aug. 19 in Orange Cemetery. ~ 8-27-1998
Witham Richard C, 68, died Sept. 25 in Estero, Fla., where he had moved a year ago. Former Huntertown resident, he was a retired Norfolk & Western Railroad employee. He was born June 1, 1910 in Alger, Ohio to Homer Ray and Florence Oldham Witham. He married Doris Shriver in August 1930. Survivors include his widow; three sons, David and Jack of Fort Wayne, and Jerry of Huntertown; three daughters, Sherry Harber of Kansas City, Kan., Linda Fry of Muncie, and Amy Branning of Arcola; 23 grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Pete) of Huntertown; and two sisters, Mary and Carrie Witham, both of Fort Wayne. Services will be at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, Sept. 29. Burial, Highland Park Cemetery. ~ 9-28-1978 + 9-25-1978
Witham Steven, 27, was born in Mishawaka January 9, 1946 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Witham of Mishawaka, who survive. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr. Robert J. Witham of Indianapolis and Richard of Westerville, Ohio; and his maternal grandfather, Clint Wagoner, age 102, who resides in Indianapolis. He was a teacher at East Noble High School, teaching drafting, industrial arts and general business. He resided at Pretty Lake, north of Kendallville. He died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital from injuries suffered Tuesday in a two-car accident north of Kendallville on State Highway 3. Services Saturday in Everett Ballard Funeral Home, Mishawaka. Burial, Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Osceola. ~ 9-6-1973 + 9-?-1973
Witmer Bertha E, 84, died Tuesday at Goshen General hospital. Her husband, Glen, died in 1969. Surviving are 3 daughters, Lucille Keck, Lehigh Acres, Fla., Ruth Sauers, Larwill, and Glenna Werstler, Pierceton; one brother; 3 half-sisters; 4 half-brothers; and 14 grandchildren. Services Saturday in Calvary Lutheran Church. + 11-3-1987
Witmer Glen L, 66, Lake Pappakeechie, R. 2, Syracuse, a retired farmer and carpenter, died of a heart attack Monday at his home. He had been shoveling snow. He was born Sept. 24, 1900 in Elkhart County to Clayton and Elizabeth (Phillips) Witmer. His first wife, Sylvia Miller, died March 18, 1932. On Sept. 30, 1933 he married Bertha Winckler. He had resided at Lake Pappakeechie since 1958, moving there from Whitley County. He was a member of Sparta Church of Christ at Kimmell. Survivors include his widow; his mother, R. 1, Leesburg, his father, Alfran Nursing Home, Warsaw; 5 daughters, Mrs. Carlyle (Zelpha) Ginter, Warsaw, Mrs. Basil (Gloria) Miller, Mrs. Ivan (Glenna) Werstler, both of Pierceton, Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Keck, Columbia City, Mrs. Foy (Ruth) Sauers, Larwill; a brother, Isaac, R. 4, Syracuse; 2 sisters, Mrs. Roy (Vera) Stocker, Dunnellon, Fla., Mrs. Zelma Kern, R. 1, Leesburg; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at Sparta Church of Christ. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 2-?-1967
Witmer Isaac A, R. 3, Syracuse, died last Monday in his home. He was born July 30, 1896, in Elkhart County and had been a resident of the Syracuse area for 30 years. He was a farmer and carpenter and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Wava Howell, to whom he was married Dec. 24, 1918; 3 daughters, Mrs. Clement LaVerne (Emmajean) Line, Syracuse, Mrs. Lloyd (Betty Lou) Hart, Ligonier, and Mrs. Stanley (Retha) Barrick, Dunlap; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Vera Stocker, Dunnellon, Fla., and Mrs. Zelma Ritter, Leesburg. Funeral last Thursday in Harris Funeral Home. Burial, North Webster Cemetery. + 5-?-1980
Witmer Zona, 92, R. 1, Leesburg, died Oct. 2 at Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City. Born Sept. 22, 1885 in Noble County, she had lived in North Webster all her life. She was married Jan. 1, 1905 to Clayton Witmer, who died in 1968. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Zelma) Ritter, Leesburg, Mrs. Roy (Vera) Stocker, Dunnellon, Fla.; one son, Isaac, Syracuse; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Leona Culver, North Webster and Mrs. Jacob Miller, Millersburg; and one brother, David Price, Kimmell. Services Oct. 4 at Harris Funeral Home. Burial, Hire Cemetery, Millersburg. She was a member of the Bible Christian Church, North Webster. + 10-2-1977
Witt Fred, 63, died at his home in Kendallville Friday from heart trouble and other complications. Born in Germany, he came to this county when 13 years old and spent the rest of his life in Kendallville. Surviving are the widow; son, Gerald; 3 brothers and one sister, Mrs. Frank Wallace, Charles Witt, Kendallville, William, Fort Wayne, and Herman, Teegarden. Funeral Monday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1935
Wittkopf John C "Jack", 46, of Kendallville died Saturday in his residence. He was born in Pontiac, Mich. on June 5, 1949 to Ernest and Marjorie (Jenniings) Wittkopf. His mother, Marjorie Dodson, survives in Crystal River, Fla. On September 29, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nev., he married Michelle Edsall. She survives. A longtime resident of Hicksville, Ohio, he was a member of the First Christian Church in Kendallville and the American Legion Post in Britton, Mich. He had worked for International Harvester and was a C&C programmer for Menco and Doler, both in Hicksville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer of Milwaukee, Wis.; a son, Michael, with the U.S. Navy in Norfolk, Va.; 3 stepdaughters, Jessie and Jolene Rimmel and Melinda Miller Herron of Kendallville; 2 stepsons, Justin Rimmel and Michael Herron of Kendallville; 3 half-sisters, Debra Cline of Mesa, Ariz., Debra Wittkopf of Fort Wayne, and Susan Herron of Colorado; a brother, Larry Wittkopf of Herron, Mich.; 4 half-brothers, Thomas Dodson of Barrington, Ill., David Dodson of Fort Washington, Wis., Darryll Dodson of Cleveland, Ohio, and Ronald Wittkopf of Fort Wayne. Funeral Tuesday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Sherman, Texas. + 3-9-1996
Witwer George Mohler Studebaker, 79, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born June 15, 1902 in South Bend, he was the son of George Mohler Witwer and Mary Elizabeth Violette. On March 10, 1928 he married Jane Osburn in Owosso, Mich. Surviving are his wife; a son, George W.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Violette) Sutton, Wilmington, Del.; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A sister, Ann Violette Witwer, preceded him in death. He was director emeritus of the National Bank & Trust Co. of South Bend and was vice president of Kendallville News-Sun Inc. and Kendallville Publishing Co. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Portage Lodge 675 F&AM, Scottish Rite and ORAK Shrine, and a graduate of the University of Illinois. Memorial services Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, South Bend. + 12-?-1981
Witwer Jane Osburn, 91, died Thursday at Stonegates Nursing Home, Wilmington, Del. She was born in Owosso, Mich., July 9, 1904 to Joseph Carlos and Grace (Woodard) Osburn. She graduated in 1927 from Smith College in Northampton, Mass. On March 10, 1928 she married Mohler Studebaker Witwer. They lived in South Bend, Ind. He died in November 1981. Surviving are a son, Mrs. Richard (Violette) Sutton; a son, George of Kendallville; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial, Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. + 3-14-1996
Witzke Frank J, 79, died Aug. 7 in Modesto, Calif. Born June 23, 1892, he married Helen Singrey, Albion, who is deceased. He is survived by one son, William S., Modesto; one daughter, Mrs. June Romke, Hampshire, Ill.; one brother, Theodore F.; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kline, both of Kendallville; and 5 grandchildren. Burial was in Modesto. + 8-?-1971
Witzke Julius, 76, died at his home in Kendallville last Friday from an attack of influenza and double pneumonia. Born in Province Posen, Polish Germany, Jan. 10, 1854, he grew to manhood there, learning the trade of a boot and shoe maker. In 1875 he was married to Wilhelmina Pankop, and in 1892 came to America, landing at Baltimore. The little family came direct to Noble County, locating on a farm near Lisbon and later moved to a farm near Albion. He was the father of 11 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. Surviving are the widow, at present critically ill, and 8 children, Paul of Fort Wayne, Julius Jr. of this city, Herman of South Boardman, Mich., Reinhold of Chicago, Theodore of this city, Mrs. Fred Kline and Mrs. Earl Snider of this city and Mrs. Frank Wood of Chicago; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. + 3-?-1930
Witzke Paul, 58, died Saturday at his home in Kendallville from anemia and complications. He was born in Germany and at the age of 16 years came to this country, locating southwest of Kendallville. Surviving are the mother, Wilhelmina; 4 brothers and 2 sisters, Julius and Theodore, Mrs. Fred Kline, and Mrs. Earl Snider of Kendallville, Reinhold and Frank of Chicago. Funeral Sunday from St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1933
Witzke Theodore F, 88, 612 E. Mitchell St., was born March 14, 1887, the son of Julius and Wilhelmina (Pankop) Witzke, Germany. In Oct. 1921 he married Berniece Decker in Albion. He was a retired woodworker for McCray Refrigeration. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Elaine) Leatherman and Mrs. Bill (Donna) Kohlenberg, both of Calif.; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral June 12 in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1975