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Zack Lottie L, daughter of John and Susanna Sleek, was born in Penn., Nov. 11, 1854; died in the hospital at Elkhart, Nov. 20, 1923, aged 69 years and 9 days. Her first marriage was to Peter Shellhouse in 1889. He met his untimely fate in a cyclone which visited Albion and was burned to death in his residence. Her second marriage was to Julius Zack in 1911. They had one child, who is now 11 years of age. Her home was in Albion most of her life. She was a member of Mennonite Church. She leaves one son, Julius; one sister, Mrs. Wilbur Fuller of Albion; one brother, William of Garrett. Funeral at the home of a niece, Mrs. Ed Nicodemus of this place on Nov. 22. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 11-?-1923
Zahnter Emma, 17 years and 2 months, died at the residence of her parents 3 miles west of Kendallville Oct. 29. She was the wife of Charles Zahnter. ^ 11-5-1873
Zarnetzki Gustav, 84, of Wolcottville, died Thursday in McCray Hospital. He was born in Sensbeg, Germany April 8, 1905, the son of Michael and Lousie Zarnetzki. In 1924 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he married Ruth Stoehr, who died in 1984. He was a chef and a member of Hope Lutheran Church at Pompano Beach, Fla. Survivors are a niece, Val Steffe of Wolcottville; and 3 grand-nieces, Karin McKenzie, Sylvia Meschberger and Sheri Steffe. Services at a later date at Deerfield Beach, Fla. + 9-28-1989
Zarse Clarence O, 69, of Ligonier, died Sunday at Goshen Hospital. Born May 21, 1910 in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zarse. He had lived most of his life in the Ligonier area. He was employed as a carpenter and was a member of Ligonier Elks Lodge. Survivors are his stepmother, Mrs. Helen Wilson of Tacoma, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Judy) Mynhier of Ligonier; a son, Delford of Cromwell; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Silveus of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Ulrey Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 10-?-1979
Zarse Edna Irene Hire, 61, Ligonier, died last Tuesday in Goshen Hospital. She was born on Dec. 17, 1907 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of Oscar and Ella Dellinger. She had lived most of her life in the Ligonier community. She was married to Walter Hire who died in 1946, then to Clarence Zarse. Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Walter Jr., R. 2, Middlebury, and David, R. 1, Ligonier; 4 daughters, Mrs. William (Marvis) McFadden, Concord, Calif., Mrs. Larry (Nora) Stahley, LaPorte, Mrs. Dennis (Carolyn) Wade, Elkhart, Mrs. Talbert (Glenda) Patrick Ligonier; 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One brother, Lester, Fort Wayne; 3 sisters, Mrs. Chalmer Staton, Ligonier, Mrs. Keith Giggy, Howe, and Mrs. Herschel Boals, Sturgis, Mich.; one stepson, Warren Hire, Millersburg; 3 stepdaughters, Mrs. Robert Moser, Ligonier, Mrs. Morris Nulf, Oregon, and Mrs. Wayne Wise, Lakeville. Funeral Thursday in Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home. Burial, Hire Cemetery near Millersburg. + 2-?-1969
Zarse-Housman Sarah E, 73, died April 13, 2007 at Avalon Village in Ligonier. She was born March 29, 1934 in Mishawaka to Joseph Fleck and Allis Emma (Stewart) Locke. She was raised by Herschel and Emma Locke. She was married to Delford Zarse for 27 years and Ralph Housman for 4 years. She had been a waitress at Fashion Farm in Ligonier and was a member of West Noble American Legion Post Auxiliary and Cromwell Lutheran Church. Surviving are 2 sons, Delford "Bud" Zarse Jr. of Syracuse and Richard Zarse of North Webster; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Karen and Roger Simmons, Rose and Mark Sabin, and Sherrie Anderson, all of Cromwell; 3 sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie Rink of Mishawaka, Phyllis Locke-Snyder of Fort Wayne and Carolyn and Denny Sanders of Ligonier; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother. Services today at J.A. Brazzell & Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. ^ 4-17-2007
Zartman Garnetta Jean was stillborn Wednesday at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Surviving are the parents, Allen and Maryetta Zartman, Garrett; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Kelley, Salem. Services Saturday at McKee-Miles Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Corunna Cemetery. ~ 12-6-1988
Zaucha Eugenia M, 74, grandmother of Ronald Zaucha, 508 Lewis St., Avilla, formerly of Garrett, died Dec. 13, at St. Petersburg, Fla., where she had resided for the past 11 years. She was born May 26, 1897 in Poland. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church at St. Petersburg. Also surviving are the husband, Martin; two brothers, Michael Mankowski of Altona and Fred Mankowski of Chicago, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Berniece Mueller of St. Petersburg, Mrs. Henrietta Duray and Mrs. Victoria Kaszowicz of Chicago. A son, Edward, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett Burial, Calvary Cemetery. ~ 12-23-1971 + 12-13-1971
Zaucha Martin, 91, died October 12 at Sacred Heart Home. He had lived on W. King St. in Garrett and was retired from the B&O Railroad. He was born October 24, 1891 in Poland, the son of John and Tillie Zaucha. On May 13, 1913 he married Eugenia Mankowski in DeKalb County. She died December 13, 1971. Surviving are a grandson, Ron Zaucha, Avilla; and three great-granddaughters. Services Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial, Calvary Cemetery, Garrett. ~ 10-15-1981 + 10-12-1981
Zawadzke Alberta M, 80, of Avilla died August 18, 2013 in her residence. She had worked at Magnavox, Taylor Made and along with her husband was a part owner of Paul’s Tavern, all in Kendallville. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. She was born March 9, 1933, in Noble County, to Roy and Blanche (Croupe) Sayles. On June 14, 1950, in Kendallville, she married Paul “Buck” Zawadzke. He died July 3, 1996. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Harry Draper of LaOtto and Cindy and Larry Wineland of Avilla; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Mary Zawadzke of Big Long Lake; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Gladys Braun of Fort Wayne, Juanita Harmes of Corunna, and Darlene Morris of Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bonnie Hypes; and 4 brothers, Robert, Roy, Judd, and Cecil Sayles. Private family services in Young Family Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-20-2013
Zawadzke Anna Mae, 60, of Sevierville, died Nov. 11, 2005 in Sevierville. She had been employed at the Dollywood theme park and most recently worked in retail business in Sevierville. A 1963 graduate of Kendallville High School, she was born Dec. 30, 1944 in Wolf lake to Bruce and Wanda Jackson. Surviving are her husband, Tom; a daughter, Amy Hill of Fort Wayne; a son, Andrew Wentworth of Pa.; 3 sisters and brothers-in-law, Iva Jean and Carl Nasse of Canajoharie, N.Y., Dorothy and Keith Taylor of Springfield, Ohio, and Viola and Alan Hass of Albion; 2 granddaughters, Linda Hill and Jennifer Wentworth; one grandson, Drew Wentworth. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Jackson. Services Nov. 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gatlinburg, Tenn. ^ 11-18-2005
Zawadzke Esther Margaret, 95, of Avilla, died Feb. 6, 2008 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. For more than 30 years she worked in civil service with the Internal Revenue Service as a delinquent tax auditor. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1930 as valedictorian and was first in her class at International Business College in Fort Wayne. She was a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville on Feb. 7, 1912 to John and Katherine (Streb) Zawadzke. Surviving are 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul and John, and a sister, Martha Bodenhafer. Services Saturday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 2-8-2008
Zawdzke Harold "Zeke", 72, of Kendallville, died May 26, 2009 at Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. He was born in Kendallville on Sept. 17, 1936 to Paul and Wilda (Kreischer) Zawadzke. He graduated from Albion Jefferson High School in 1955. He married Charlotte Clouse on Nov. 26, 1958 in Burr Oak, Ind. He retired from International Truck & Engine of Indianapolis after 39 years of service and worked part-time at Cobblestone Golf Course in Kendallville for about 11 years. He was a member of Mt Pleasant Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff Zawadzke of Kendallville and Jerry and Calie Zawadzke of Huntertown; a daughter, Laura Zawadzke of Guilford, Conn.; 2 granddaughters, Brittany McBride and Mollie Zawadzke; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, David and Bertha Zawadzke of Blackman Lake and Tom Zawadzke of Sevierville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul and infant Richard. Celebration of Life Saturday at Mt Pleasant Church. ^ 5-28-2009
Zawadzke John C, 70, of 116 Conlogue Ave., died Monday in the Fort Wayne Nursing Home. Born in Kendallville Sept. 19, 1908, he was the son of John and Catherine (Streb) Zawadzke. On Feb. 20, 1937 in Auburn, he married Luella Baker. He was a retired core maker for Newman Foundry and a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include the wife; a daughter, Sharon Noel of Saline, Mich.; a son, Steven of Kendallville; 2 sisters, Esther of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Rex (Martha) Bodenhafer of Kendallville; a brother, Paul of Kendallville; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 3-?-1979
Zawadzke Luella M, 70, Kendallville, died Friday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Garrett Aug. 3, 1915, the daughter of Josh and Ruth (Wood) Baker. She married John Zawadzke Feb. 20, 1937 in Auburn. He died March 12, 1979. She was a retired nurses’ aide at McCray Hospital, a member of the First Christian Church, Eagles Lodge and Royal Neighbors of Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Noel of Ann Arbor, Mich., a son, Steven of Kendallville; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Owen of Garrett; and four grandchildren. One brother, one sister and one granddaughter preceded her in death. Services Monday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. ~ 10-10-1985 + 10-4-1985
Zawadzke Paul, 77, R. 2, Kendallville, died of an apparent heart attack March 5 while gathering firewood in a woods on his farm. He was a former plant superintendent of the Kendallville Publishing Co. Inc., and had been an employee for 48 years, retiring in December 1972. He was born April 13, 1907 in Kendallville, the son of John and Catherine (Streb) Zawadzke. He married Elizabeth Kreischer Jan. 1, 1928 in Kendallville. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, Kendallville. Surviving are his wife; four sons, Paul "Junior", R. 2, Kendallville, David L., Ligonier, Harold L., Downers Grove, Ill., and Thomas D. of Kendallville; two sisters, Esther of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Rex (Martha) Bodenhafer of Kendallville; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. One son, one brother and two half-sisters preceded him in death. Services at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 3-14-1985 + 3-5-1985
Zawadzke Paul "Buck", 67, died July 3, 1996 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Kendallville on Dec. 7, 1928, the son of Paul and Wilda (Kreischer) Zawadzke. On June 14, 1950 he married Alberta Sayles. A lifetime Kendallville resident, he was the retired hatchery manager of Steckley’s Mill & Hatchery. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Peggy Barker of Avilla, and Cindy Wineland of Huntertown; a son, Paul of rural Wolcottville; 3 brothers, David, Thomas and Harold; 7 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard. Funeral July 5 in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 7-18-1996
Zawadzke Ruth N, 50, of Kendallville, died today at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Kendallville Aug. 11, 1934, she was the daughter of John F. and Bertha Blechle. On Dec. 19, 1970 in Kendallville she married Thomas Zawadzke. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; 2 daughters, Brenda Payton of Cree Lake and Tammy I. at home; a son, John F. Bickley at home; a sister, Marjorie Reade of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Lawrence Snook of Tampa, Fla., Carl Snook of Louisville, Ky., and David Snook, Elizabethtown, Ky.; and 3 grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Services at Hite Funeral Home Monday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-3-1985
Zawadzke Steven J, 57, died Aug 8, 2007 at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 2, 1949 in Kendallville to John and Luella (Baker) Zawadzke. He married Monique McDonald on Sept. 18, 1987 in Kendallville. A 1969 graduate of East Noble High School, he had worked 32 years at Lyall Electric, Group Dekko and International Wire and one year at Colwell. He was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville and had served in the Indiana National Guard from 1970 to 1976. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Suzanne of Wolf Lake; 3 grandchildren, Alexia, Kyle and Maya. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Andrew in 2000; and a sister, Sharon in 1997. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 8-10-2007
Zawadzke Wilda Elizabeth, 85, of Kendallville, died Thursday in Kingston of Ligonier . She was born in Ashley on July 18, 1910 to Lionel and Wilda (Miller) Kreischer. On January 1, 1928 in Kendallville she married Paul Zawadzke, who died in 1985. She had lived in Shepherd of the Hill nursing home, Kendallville for 3 years before moving to Kingston, where she resided since 1992. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Surviving are 4 sons, Paul Jr. and Thomas of Kendallville, David of Wolcottville and Harold of Indianapolis; 4 sisters, Hazel Robeson and Barbara Mayne of Kendallville, Janice Ringler of Auburn, and Marilyn Hoffein of Fairborn, Ohio; 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, and 4 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-12-1995
Zeedyk Avajean K, 91, died Sunday in Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City. She was born in Fort Wayne Dec. 7, 1889, the daughter of Frank and Mary (McDaniel) Kincade. She married Neil Zeedyk April 5, 1927 in Fort Wayne. He died Oct. 17, 1968. She had lived most of her life in Kendallville and moved to Churubusco 11 years ago. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Calvin, R. 3, Churubusco, and Donald, Kendallville; 5 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Krider-Workman Chapel in Churubusco. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 9-17-1981 + 9-13-1981
Zeedyk Betty J, of Garrett, died April 29, 2005 at her home from cancer. She was retired from Compra Care Home Health Services. She was born in Green Twp, Noble County Sept. 26, 1932 to Floyd and Ruth (Haney) Diffendarfer. She married Calvin Zeedyk on July 22, 1950. He died Feb. 10, 1994. She was a member of Churubusco OES and attended Churubusco United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Rex Harpel of Garrett; a son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sybil Zeedyk of San Antonio, Texas; a brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Jackie Diffendarfer of French Lick; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Lee Lambert of Holister, Fla.; a half-brother, Monte Diffendarfer of Churubusco; 2 stepsisters; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a son, Randy. Services Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. ^ 5-1-2005
Zeedyk Calvin P, 65, of Churubusco, died Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born August 5, 1928 in Auburn to Neil and Ava Jean (Kincaid) Zeedyk. On July 22, 1950 in Churubusco he married Betty J. Diffendarfer. She survives. He attended Kendallville High School and lived in the Churubusco area since 1953. He was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran and was a truck driver for Fortmeyers Inc. in Fort Wayne for many years and Lend-Lease Trucking Line from which he retired in 1990. He was a member of Churubusco Masonic Lodge No. 515, OES No. 136, American Legion Post 157 and Whitley County F.O.P. No. 131. Also surviving are 2 sons, Rick of San Antonio, Texas, and Randy of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Rita) Harpel of Waynesville, Mo.; a brother Donald of Kendallville; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday in Orr Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 2-9-1994
Zeedyk Margaret M, 88, of Kendallville, died July 9, 2011 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born in Kendallville December 2, 1922 to Lester Wert and Geraldine (Forbes) Boughey. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1941. She married Donald Zeedyk on September 4, 1948 in Kendallville. She was a telephone operator for 20 years with Indiana Bell Telephone in Kendallville and also worked at the News Sun for 10 years and Northside Elementary School cafeteria for 10 years. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Kendallville and a member of the Noble Chapter 122, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband; 2 daughters, Susan Walsh and her husband, Jack, of Somerset, New Jersey, and Sandra Showen and her husband, John, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and 2 grandchildren Donald Showen and Nancy Lee. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Wert, on December 25, 2009. Funeral July 13 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 7-11-2011
Zeedyk Randy J, 44, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday in McCray Hospital in Kendallville following an auto accident a few minutes earlier on U. S. 33 near Wolf Lake. He was born July 2, 1953 in Kendallville to Calvin and Betty (Diffendarfer) Zeedyk. His mother survives in Churubusco. He was a mold technician for Nishikawa Standard Co. and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 47. Also surviving are a son, Brook of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Erin of Kendallville; a sister, Rita Harpel of Waynesville, Mo.; a brother, Rick of San Antonio, Texas; grandparents, Floyd and Arrena Diffendarfer of Churubusco; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father in 1994. Funeral Wednesday in D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. 11-1-1997
Zehendner Charles Mrs. - Mrs. John Eichman attended the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Zehendner, at Fort Wayne last Tuesday. Interment, Catholic Cemetery near New Haven. ~ 11-1-1928
Zeigler Clarence E, 90, of rural Churubusco, died Dec. 14, 2002 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City. He farmed and lived at his farm home since 1934. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren and Whitley County Farm Bureau. He was born in Green Twp, Noble County on June 21, 1912 to Jesse B. and Lillie F. (Prough) Zeigler. On Nov. 20, 1941 in Columbia City he married Bernice Dean. She died April 8, 1995. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, David and Bonnie Zeigler of rural Churubusco; a stepson; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Dolores and Allen and Jeanie Zeigler of rural Churubusco; 6 sisters, Mae Wappes of Churubusco, Geraldine Growcock, Betty Crabill and Barbara Nicodemus of Columbia City and Martha Wappes and Joy Follis of Fort Wayne; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mary K Weaver; and 6 brothers, Ben, John, Henry, Marshal, Lee and Donald Zeigler and Jay Ziegler preceded him in death. Services Tuesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ^ 12-15-2002
Zeigler Donald O, 70, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at home on the family farm in Smith Twp, rural Churubusco. As a young man, the lifelong Smith Twp resident served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Dana Corp., Churubusco, for over 10 years and engaged in farming in Smith Twp all of his life until he retired from that in 1995. He was a member of the Whitley County Farm Bureau. He was born March 26, 1931, near Churubusco to Jesse and Lillie (Prough) Zeigler. On January 14, 1956, in Noble County, he married Dorothy J. Cunningham, who died March 8, 1994. Four brothers, Ben, Lee, John and Marshall, also preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Beth Zeigler of Ligonier, Ray and Kristine Zeigler of Kimmell, and Max and Jennifer Zeigler of Churubusco; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Luann and J. C. Workman and Diane and Joe Wolf of Larwill; 4 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Clarence of Columbia City, and Jay W, Ralph and Dolores, and Allen E. and Jeanie Zeigler of Churubusco; 6 sisters, Mae Wappes of Mesa, Ariz., Geraldine Growcock, Betty Crabill and Barbara Nicodemus of Columbia City, and Martha Wappes and Joy Follis of Fort Wayne; 8 grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren. Services Tuesday at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-2-2001
Zeigler Dorothy J, 62, of Churubusco, died Tuesday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born in Whitley County on October 14, 1931 to Ellis and Mary (Kimmel) Cunningham. She married Donald Zeigler on January 14, 1956. He survives. A lifetime resident of the Churubusco area, she was employed as a bakery manager at Egolf's IGA in Churubusco until 1981. She attended the First Church of God in Columbia City and was a member of the Whitley County Extension Homemakers' Club. Surviving also are 2 daughters, Mrs. J. C. (Luann) Workman of Churubusco, and Mrs. Joe (Diane) Wolf of Larwill; 3 sons, Lee and Max of Churubusco, and Ray of Kimmell; a sister, Mrs. Marvin (Ellen) Bridegam of Columbia City; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral Friday in Sheets Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-8-1994
Zeigler Gordon, 64, of Jefferson Twp, was found dead in his barnyard on Tuesday of last week. His death was caused by apoplexy. He was an old citizen of the township, where he resided since 1857. ~ 10-2-1890
Zeigler Joseph "Ben", 71, died Friday in St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Whitley County but had lived most of his life in Allen County. He was a WW II Army veteran and had received a Purple Heart for his service in the medical unit. He was employed for 17 years as manager of Neuhouser Hatchery in Fort Wayne and Columbia City, and retired in 1980 as an auto salesman for Davis Pontiac in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Edith; a son, Paul of Albion; 6 sisters, May Wappes of Mesa, Ariz., Geraldine Growcock, Barbara Nicodemus and Betty Crabill of Columbia City, and Martha Wappes and Joy Fallis of Fort Wayne; 5 brothers, Clarence, Ralph, Donald and Allen of Churubusco, and Jay of Forreston, Ill.; and 4 grandchildren. Services today in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 5-5-1989
Zeigler Lillie, 90, died at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, Feb. 26. She was born Aug. 9, 1891 in LaGrange County, the daughter of Frank and Cora Zumbrun Prough. On Oct. 29, 1910 she was married to Jessie B. Zeigler. He died in June 1977. They spent their married years in Smith Twp. She was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren, a charter member of Farm Bureau Home Demonstration Club and a member of Farm Bureau. She is survived by 6 sons, Clarence, Ralph, Donald and Allen of Churubusco, Ben of Fort Wayne, and Jay of Forreston, Ill.; 6 daughters, Mary Wappes of Phoenix, Ariz., Geraldine Growcock, Betty Crabill and Barbara Nicodemus of Columbia City, Martha Wappes and Joy Follis of Fort Wayne; 41 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. Services at Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco, on Monday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. * 3-?-1982
Zeis Oliver M, 69, died Wednesday in Parkview Hospital. He was born May 1, 1916 in Auburn to Perry and Eva (Commer) Zeis. He resided in Kendallville until 1959 when he moved to Fort Wayne. He was employed as a custodian in the Fort Wayne Community School System until his retirement in 1981. On Aug. 14, 1936 he married his wife, Martha, in Stroh. Surviving are his wife in Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Michael A. of Fort Wayne, and Marty L. of Kokomo; one daughter, Barbara A. Rhodes of Elkhart; one brother, Hanley of Auburn; one sister, Lucille Bachman of LaGrange; and 7 grandchildren. One sister, Goldie Smith, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Park Forest Church of God. Services Saturday in D. O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park. + 5-8-1985
Zeigler Paul B, rural Albion, died June 19, 2010 at his home in Noble Twp. He was a farmer and had worked at Newhouser Hatchery and Rea Magnet Wire in Fort Wayne and Autojectors in Avilla. For the past 12 years he had been employed at 80/20 Inc. in Columbia City and had worked part-time at Builder's Square and Panel Mart in Fort Wayne. He was a member of Churubusco United Methodist Church. He was born in Fort Wayne on March 17, 1942 to Joseph "Ben" and Edith (Porter) Zeigler. He married Nancy Dafforn on Sept. 24, 1966 ihn Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife; 4 children, Scott (Annette) Zeigler of Merriam, Heather (Rob) Rawles of Albion, Todd (Kim) Zeigler of Mooreseville, N.C., and Chad Zeigler of Fort Wayne; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas. Funeral Thursday at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 6-21-2010
Zeigler Ralph, 85, of Churubusco, died Oct. 13, 2011, at his farm. He was a farmer and had worked at Newhouser Hatchery, Fort Wayne and Farm Bureau Co-Op, delivering fuel oil for 17 years.  He was a member of the Collins United Methodist Church, Farm Bureau for 60 years, Whitley County 4-H and was a founding member of the 4-County Pony Pulling Association.  He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1945. He was born April 25, 1926, in Whitley County to Jessie and Lillie F. (Prough) Zeigler. He married V. Dolores Nicodemus Oct. 5, 1946 in Columbia City. Surviving are his wife; 5 sons, Mike (Charlene) and Danny (Marcia) Zeigler, both of Churubusco, Dale (Joni) and Norm (Cathy) Zeigler, both of Fort Wayne, and Randall (Mary) Zeigler of Albion; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters and one brother, Betty Crabill of Columbia City, Martha Wappes of Powell, Ohio, Joy Follis of Fort Wayne, Allen (Jeannie) Zeigler of Churubusco and Barbara Nicodemus of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ben, John, Lee, Marshall, Clarence, Jay and Don Zeigler; and sisters, May Wappes and Gearldine Growcock.  Funeral Monday at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Grove Cemetery. ^ 10-15-2011
Zeitler Andrew, 71, an inmate of the Old People’s Home west of Avilla, died Dec. 23. The body was shipped to South Bend, his home, for burial. + 1-?-1923
Zell Donald O, 48, of Columbia City, died Aug. 23, 2004 at Columbia City. He had been an inspector with Auburn Gear for one year and prior to that had worked for Essex Wire in Columbia City. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in the National Guard 16 years. He was born April 2, 1956 in Fort Wayne to Donald and Shirley (Nicholson) Zell. His father died Sept. 20, 1989. On Jan. 4, 1982 in Lampass, Texas, he married Darby Gaff. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, Craig Zell of New Castle and Anthony Zell of Chicago; a daughter, Heather Davis of Columbia City; a sister, Kathy Lafountain of Columbia City; and a grandson, Jordan Davis. Services Friday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Thorn Cemetery. ^ 8-25-2004
Zellers Alda (Kelham), 85, a native of Avilla, died Oct. 22, in Fallbrook, Calif. She was born near Avilla in August 1880 and moved to California in 1924. Her husband, Leroy, whom she married in Avilla in 1900, died in 1931. Surviving are five children, Raymond E., Gerald L, Robert K., Kathryn Nevin and Thomas R.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. All live in California. Mrs. James Kelham, Van Scoyoc St. is a sister-in-law. She was a member of the Evangelical Church. Graveside prayer services Wednesday at King Cemetery. ~ 10-28-1965 + 10-?-1965
Zellers Carl, 46, died October 9, at the home of his brother, Ott L. Zellers, R. 3, Kendallville, following a year’s illness. Born in Monroeville, O., he came to Kendallville in 1905 and began farming four miles northwest of the city. He is survived by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Saturday with burial in Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1940
Zellers Clara M, 83, was born in Kendallville Jan. 29, 1890 to August and Lena (Wilks) Kurtz and married Otis (Ott) Zellers in Albion Oct. 1, 1908. They have been residents of Avilla 9 years. She resided at 313 S. Lewis St. and died Monday in Flowers Hospital, Toledo, Ohio, where she was visiting her daughter. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Evelyn Wood, Toledo; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Otis and Robert, and two brothers and three sisters. Services June 28 in the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 6-28-1973 + 6-?-1973
Zellers Eileen W, 70, South Milford native of 2711 Sand Point Road, died Monday in Fairfield Healthcare Center. Surviving are 2 sons, Otis L. Jr. and Jack L. of Fort Wayne; and a brother, Kenneth Emerick of Otter Lake. Services Thursday in Elzey-Dickey-Haggard Home for Funerals in Waynedale. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 6-?-1981
Zellers Flossie, 72, Richmond, died Monday in a hospital there. She was born July 1, 1898 in Payne, Ohio, to Frank and Katherine (Ritche) Zellers. She had lived in Richmond for 65 years, moving there from Payne. She is survived by one brother, Otis (Ott) Zellers, 313 S. Lewis St., Avilla. Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral Wednesday at the Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-10-1970 + 12-?-1970
Zellers Laura (Kline) was born in Snyder Co., Pa. Feb. 20, 1859 and removed with her parents to Winimac, Ind. in 1865, where she lived until 1875 when she moved to Avilla. She was married to John Zellers in 1877 and leaves one son, Leroy of Fort Wayne; 3 sisters and 5 brothers. She died at Indianapolis July 20. Funeral Thursday at Avilla. ^ 7-30-1908
Zellers Otis "Ott", 91, retired farmer and former resident of Avilla, was born in Bismarck, Huron County, Ohio to Frank and Katherine (Richey) Zellers. He moved to Indiana in 1905. He married Clara M. Kurtz on Oct. 1, 1908, and she died June 25, 1973. He lived at 313 S. Lewis St. until two years ago when he moved to the home of his daughter, Evelyn Wood, in Toledo. He died at the home of his daughter Thursday in Toledo. Services Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-4-1975 + 11-?-1975
Zellers Otis L, 52, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Zellers, Avilla, died Dec. 16 at his home. He resided at 271 Sand Point Road in Fort Wayne. A Fort Wayne resident 40 years, he was a retired salesman for the Moorman Manufacturing Co., Quincy, Ill. He attended South Wayne Baptist Church and was a member of the Southwest Conservation Club, the National Rifle Association and was a sergeant in the Sheriff’s Reserve. Other survivors include the wife, Eileen; two sons, Otis L. Jr., and Jack L.; and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Wood, Toledo, Ohio. Services Thursday at the Elzey Home for Funerals, Waynedale. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 12-19-1968
Zelonis Kathryn L, 88, of Atlanta, Ga., died June 3, 2004 at Westminster Commons in Atlanta. She had retired in 1981 as a lab technician with St. Joseph Hospital. A native of Kendallville, she was a member of Grace-St. John United Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Marcia Dearborn of Marietta, Ga., a brother, Jackson Zimmerman of Fort Wayne; 3 grandsons, Jason, Edward and David. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Josephine Rowe and Genevieve David. Services Sunday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. Burial, South Milford Cemetery. ^ 6-4-2004
Zent Eloise Gertrude, 81, of Albion, died Tuesday in Whitley County Hospital in Columbia City where she had been admitted earlier that day. She was born October 7, 1911 in Whitley County to Willard and Grace (Rittenour) Miles. On September 25, 1937 in Columbia City she married Howard Edwin Zent, who died Mary 31, 1983. She grew up in Noble County and lived in the same home since leaving her place of birth. She retired from Dana Corp.'s Weatherhead Division in Columbia City as a machinist. She had formerly worked for Blue Bell and Whitley Products. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbia City and a 50-plus member of OES, Columbia City chapter. Surviving are a son, Jerry L. of Albion; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A grandson, Randy Zent, preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday in DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 3-9-1993
Zent Howard Edwin, 70, R. 4, Albion, died May 31 in Parkview Hospital after being injured in a semi-automobile accident on May 14. He was born July 19, 1912, the son of Lewis Franklin and Ella May (Keller) Zent. He married Elouise G. Miles October 25, 1937. He had lived at his current home 45 years and was employed in the maintenance department of Victor Seals Division of Dana Corporation, Churubusco, until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of the Columbia City Eagles Lodge 1906. Surviving are his wife; his mother at Roanoke; a son, Jerry L., R. 4, Albion; a sister, Mrs. Howard (Margaret) Hosler of LaOtto; six grandchildren. Services Friday at Grace Lutheran Church, Columbia City. Burial Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 6-9-1983 + 5-31-1983
Zent Sue Ann, 40, died Jan. 7 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born March 27, 1941 in Columbia City, the daughter of Harry J. and Bessie L. Moore Schaper. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include her mother of Churubusco; 2 sons, John and Gary of R. 4, Albion; one stepson, Kevin Lee Zent of Memphis, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Nanette) Parkison of Kimmell; 3 brothers, Theodore L. of R. 7, Columbia City, Jerry and Michael of Churubusco; 3 sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Joy) Lahr of R. 6 Columbia City, Mrs. Payton (Esther) Donovon of Muncie and Mrs. Harold (Ruth) Miner of Hadley, N.J. A son, Randy Curtis Zent; and a brother, Marvin Paul Schaper, preceded her in death. Services Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. * 1-?-1982
Zentz Charles E, Mishawaka, died Saturday in his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1889 in Buttermilk Point, Lake Wawasee, and had lived in the Mishawaka area since 1917 when he moved from Cromwell. He married Vera H. Hursey on Dec. 27, 1910 in Cromwell. She survives, with a son, William P. of Mishawaka; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henry Hull; and a brother, Elman of Etna Green. He was co-owner of the former Hull-Zentz Meat Market in Mishawaka. He was formerly a barber in Cromwell and played with the old Seneca baseball team. Funeral Tuesday in Bubb Funeral Home. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. + 8-?-1971
Zentz Foster R, 84, of Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Ligonier, died Saturday in Goshen Hospital following a heart attack. Born May 8, 1899 in Marshall County, he was the son of Newton and Emma (Pittman) Zentz. His wife, the former Laura Miller, preceded him in death. He had resided in Kimmell over 50 years and was a retired B&O Railroad employee. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Ligonier, American Legion Post of Ligonier, and a Marine Corps veteran of WW I. Surviving is a sister, Flossie Eaton of Lapaz. Services Tuesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 3-18-1984
Zentz Hazel Harbison, 65, of Strawberry Village Nursing Home, died Monday in Goshen Hospital. Born Sept. 3, 1913 in Nashville, Tenn., she was the daughter of Allen and Alice (Allen) Bracey. She married Murfus Harbison Nov. 17, 1931 in Nashville. He died in 1974. On Aug. 5, 1978 she married Foster Zentz. She was a resident of the Ligonier-Cromwell area since 1966 coming from Fort Wayne. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ray Botchuck of R. 3, Ligonier; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Funeral Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church. Burial, Woodruff Cemetery. + 2-?-1979
Zentz Laura Mae, 86, Kimmell, died Sunday at her home. She was born to Frank and Jeanette (Ritter) Porter Nov. 9, 1889 near Kimmell. She married Foster Zentz Feb. 24, 1921 in St. Joseph, Mich. She was a lifetime Kimmell resident. One son, a half-brother, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan (Mabel) Rice, Topeka; one son, Weldon Halterman, Fremont, Calif.; a half-brother, Orval Pittman, Grass Creek; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral in Werker-Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier, Wednesday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 2-?-1976
Zerbe Ammon Maxwell, 76, 112 E. Third St., Ligonier, died Thursday at his home of a heart ailment. He was born June 26, 1894 in Argos to Jacob and Melissa (Bromfield) Zerbe. He and Myrtle McMann were married in 1941. He had lived in the Ligonier area 22 years and was employed as a chef before retirement. Surviving are his wife; a son, Earl of South Bend; 2 stepdaughters, Mrs. William Nolan, Syracuse, and Mrs. Russell Emerick, Ligonier. Funeral Saturday at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 7-?-1970
Zerbe Myrtle M, 85, Ligonier, died today in Goshen Hospital. The daughter of Spalden and Emma (Maggert) McMann, she was born Nov. 7, 1897 in Noble County. In 1941 in Bryan, Ohio, she married A. M. Zerbe, who preceded her in death. A retired waitress, she had lived in Ligonier since 1948, moving from Niles, Mich. She was a member of Ligonier Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. William (Betty) Nolan of Syracuse and Mrs. Russell (Patty) Emerick of Wawaka; a sister, Hazel Borton of Ligonier; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services Saturday at Orr Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 5-12-1983
Zerkle Charles "Jim", 87, died Thursday in Betz Nursing Home. He was a resident of Urban Ave. and formerly was employed by the NYC RR and the Auburn Automobile Co. He worked at Warner Gear in Auburn from 1941 to 1967, when he retired. He then worked 10 years in the pro shop at Greenhurst Country Club. He was a member of the Waterloo United Methodist Church. He was born July 3, 1905 in Waterloo to Charles and Mary Ann (Grogg) Zerkle. He married Opal Bricker on January 10, 1931 in South Bend. Surviving are his wife; a son, Richard D. of Kendallville; one daughter, Beverly McNall of Churubusco; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Six brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Services Sunday in Feller Funeral Home, Waterloo. Burial, Waterloo Cemetery. + 9-3-1992
Zern Clarie E (Crawford) was born May 10, 1853; was married to W. H. Zern May 6, 1879. She and her husband united with the Christian Church after returning to Kendallville. She died July 16, 34 years, 2 months and 6 days. She leaves a husband, mother, 3 brothers. Funeral at the Christian Church July 18. ^ 7-22-1887
Zern Leander, 82, citizen of Kendallville for more than half a century, died at his home 109 S. State St. Thursday. He was born in Auburn Dec. 12, 1848 and with his brother, William, learned the tinner’s trade there. During the Civil War he and his brother ran away from home twice to enlist in the Army and both succeeded. Soon after the Civil War, the brothers came to Kendallville where he began work for A.B. Park. Later he formed a partnership with George Bliss. He married Lou Hartsuck who died in 1922. There were no children. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are one brother, Frank of Chicago. Funeral Saturday from the residence. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1930
Zern Lou, 66, died this morning at her home, 109 S. State St. from uremic poisoning. She was born June 30, 1875 at Orangeville, DeKalb County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Hartsuck. In 1861 the family moved to this city and since that time she had been a resident here. She attended the local schools and attained her education in music at the Fort Wayne Conservatory of Music. On May 21, 1873 she was united in marriage to Lee Zern, retired plumber and tinner of this city, who survives. For more than a quarter century she was Presbyterian Church organist. She probably gave more children’s entertainments and musical concerts than any other person in this city. Surviving are her husband; 2 sisters, Mrs. A. M. Bower of Inglewood, Cal., Mrs. L. P. Holbrook, Olympia, Wash.; 2 brothers, S.J. and G.W. of this city. A sister preceded her in death. Funeral Saturday from the residence. + 6-28-1923
Zerull Kathrine V, 86, Elkhart, died Saturday at Turtle Creek Nursing home. She was born in Kendallville April 18, 1889, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Anna Kraner. Two children preceded her in death. Several nephews and nieces survive, including Kendallville residents Ruth Freiburger, Mrs. John Carter and Raymond Kraner. Funeral Tuesday at Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-?-1975
Ziebell Berniece, 83, of Kendallville, died Wednesday in McCray Hospital. She was born in Kendallville Nov. 11, 1902, the daughter of John and Lydia (Smith) Henry. On Oct. 18, 1924 in Noble County, she married Clarence Ziebell, who died in Feb. 1965. She was a former part-time employee of Hosler Realty and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Joan) Myers of Pensacola, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. L. (Juanita) Castator of Fort Wayne ,and Mrs. A. L. (Mildred) Martin of South Bend; and 2 granddaughters, Janna Myers of Pensacola and Jody (Myers) Kea of Hawaii. Services Saturday in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-23-1986
Ziebell Esther Amelia, 97, formerly of Kendallville, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. She was born in Kendallville on January 16, 1896 to Paul and Amelia (Gappinger) Klinkenberg. On December 10, 1919 in Kendallville she married Harry Ziebell. He died February 4, 1987. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kendallville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Marjorie) Misselhorn of Fort Wayne; a brother, Robert Klinkenberg of Kendallville; 2 granddaughters, Sandra Burns and Nancy Kasdorf of Fort Wayne; 2 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A brother, Paul Klinkenberg, and a sister, Marguerite Nichols, and 2 grandchildren preceded her in death. Funeral today in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-1-1993
Ziebell Ethel E, 94, died April 8, 2002 at Shepherd of the Hill. She had worked for Wirk Garment Co. in Ligonier and for 20 years as a cook at the Lutheran Home in Kendallville. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at Stroh. She was born Dec. 16, 1907 in Orange Twp to Lester and Rosa (Bauman) Bortner. She married Harold E. Ziebell Dec. 17, 1937. He died in Sept. 1966. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Maynard Bortner. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Nancy Ziebell of Wolcottville; a son, Walter Ziebell, of Kendallville; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church in Corunna. Burial, Zion Lutheran Cemetery. ^ 4-29-2002
Ziebell Harry, 88, Kendallville, died Feb. 4 in McCray Hospital. He was born in DeKalb County Aug. 20, 1898, the son of Frank and Emma (Busch) Ziebell. He married Esther Klinkenberg Dec. 10, 1919 in Kendallville. He was a 58-year employee of McCray Refrigerator, had served as a Kendallville councilman-at-large under former Mayor William Auman and served 18 years on the Noble County Alcoholic Beverage Board. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Lions Club. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Marjorie) Misselhorn of Fort Wayne; two granddaughters, Sandra Burns and Nancy Kasdorf; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Burns. One brother, Clarence, preceded him in death. Services Friday in the Hite Funeral Home Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-12-1987 + 2-4-1987
Ziebell Paul H, 74, formerly of R. 1, Corunna, died Tuesday in Kendallville Nursing Home. He was born in DeKalb County Dec. 24, 1912, the son of Edward and Blanche (Weirich) Ziebell. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Ethel Ziebell; and 3 nephews, Ralph, Wolcottville, Walter, Corunna, and Oren Cox, Indianapolis. One brother, Harold, and one sister, Esther, preceded him in death. Services Friday in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. + 10-13-1987
Ziebell Sue A, 66, of Kendallville, died Sept. 7, 2010 at Parkview Noble Hospital. She was born in Sturgis, Mich. on Aug. 28, 1944 to D. C. and Gertrude (Parker) Kurtz. She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1963. She married Walter Ziebell on July 20, 2002 in Kendallville. She was employed with Starcraft in Topeka, Taylor Shoe Store in Kendallville and LDM Technologies in Kendallville. Surviviors include her husband; a daughter, Tanya and Tony Evard of Kendallville; 3 grandchildren, Justin, Abby and Casey Evard; a sister, Sharon and Larry Hammel of Kendallville; 3 brothers, Jack and Donna Kurtz of Avilla, Earl Kurtz of Washington, and Terry and Marilyn Kurtz of Royer Lake. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Norma Boszor and Margaret Newman. Funeral Sept. 9 in St. John Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 9-8-2010
Ziegler Jay W, 88, died April 15, 2002 at Miller's Merry Manor in Columbia City. He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren. He was born Dec. 3, 1913 in Noble County to Jesse and Lillie (Prough) Zeigler. He graduated in 1934 from Churubusco High School. He married Vera May Long Oct. 16, 1955 in Forreston, Ill. She died April 29, 1984. Surviving are 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Clarence Zeigler of Columbia City, Ralph and Dolores and Allen and Jeanie Zeigler of Churubusco; 6 sisters, Mae Wappes of Mesa, Ariz., Geraldine Growcock, Betty Grabill and Barbara Nicodemus of Columbia City, Martha Wappes and Joy Follis of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Ben, Lee, John, Marshal and Donald Zeigler. Services Thursday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 4-16-2002
Ziesel Hazel, 71, died Tuesday at Elkhart Hospital. She was born in Cromwell July 7, 1887, the daughter of Henry V. and Helen (Belle Gerkin) Hursey. She married Edward Clark Ziesel July 12, 1911. They had resided in LaGrange, Ill. until 1950 when they moved to Ligonier. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a former school teacher in Noble County and the Elkhart City Schools. Surviving are her husband; a brother, Dr. V. G. Hursey of Milford; an aunt, Mrs. William Brown of Wilmot. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 11-?-1958
Zigler Absalom, 84, an old settler of Orange Twp, died Sunday of apoplexy at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Stienbarger, southeast of Brimfield. He is survived by his wife, one daughter and 3 sons. Funeral Tuesday at Sweet Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 2-15-1909
Zigler Alpharas was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1851, and died at his home in Brimfield on Jan. 23, 1935, being 83 years, 1 month and 25 days of age. His parents were Absalom and Lydia Zigler and there were 7 children in the family, all of whom have died except two brothers and one sister, Joseph of Paoli, Kansas, Jessiah and Mrs. Stienbarger of near Brimfield. In 1882 he married Isimia Craven. They had one daughter, Mrs. Lenna Waldron. She died in May 1932. He is survived by the wife and 3 grandchildren, Elva, Carl and Raymond Waldron. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Brimfield. For many years he was engaged with the right of way department of the New York Central Railroad. Funeral at the M. E. Church in Brimfield on Friday. Burial, Union Cemetery. + 1-?-1935
Zigler Eliza Ann (Paul) died at her home in Jefferson Twp southeast of this city last Friday. She was born in Penn. Nov. 5, 1835 and died at her home in Noble County May 24, 1907, aged 71 years, 5 months and 21 days. She married Gideon Zigler in 1854. They had 7 sons and 2 daughter. Five children, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 6 grandchildren are left. She came from Richland County, Ohio to Noble County in 1857 and has lived the greater part of this time on the farm where she died. She joined the Rehoboth Lutheran Church about 35 years ago. The obsequies were held at the Rehoboth Church May 25. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 5-?-1907
Zigler Emry, about 85, (b.11-11-1873) of Albion, a retired laborer, died Jan. 28, 1959 in McCray Hospital. Surviving are the widow, Mary; one son, Russell at home; 2 daughters, Mrs. Letha Nicodemus of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donna Schumacher of White Pigeon, Mich.; 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home, Albion, Jan. 31. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 1-?-1959
Zigler Isimia, 85, died at her home in Brimfield June 30 from complications. She was the oldest daughter of Charles O. and Martha Craven and was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1856. She came to Noble County in girlhood and had resided in Brimfield since. Dec. 11, 1881 she married Alpharas Zigler and they had one daughter, Mrs. Lenna Waldron, who died in 1932. Her husband died in 1925. In the Craven family was one brother and 6 sisters. Surviving are the brother, John; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Sherman Targgart, and Mrs. Simon Granger, Kendallville, and Mrs. Ella Tryon of LaOtto; and 3 grandchildren, Elva, Carl and Raymond Waldron of Brimfield. Funeral Sunday at Brimfield Methodist Church. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-?-1939
Zigler James D was born in Noble County, Aug. 30, 1859. He died April 13, 1928, having attained the age of 68 years, 7 months and 13 days. When a young man he went to Wichita, Kansas and while there became acquainted with May Grubb who was also a native of Indiana and whom he married April 30, 1889. One son, Earl, whose home is in Randolph, Mass., was born to them. The wife died April 5, 1907, after which he continued to make his home in Wichita until about a year ago when he came to Indiana. He was a member of the United Brethren Church in Wichita. + 4-?-1928
Zigler Mary E, 79, a resident of Albion 59 years, died in McCray Hospital Wednesday. She was the widow of Emry Zigler to whom she was married in 1906. She was a native of Michigan, the daughter of George and Frances Edie McNeal. Surviving are a son, Russell, Albion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Letha Nicodemus, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Donna Schumacher, White Pigeon, Mich.; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Karl Schuler, Three Rivers, Mich., and Mrs. Lucy Kuehl, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and a brother, Walter, Marcellus, Mich. Funeral Saturday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 11-?-1965
Zigler Perry, about 52, was found dead near the Breeden crossing east of Albion Sunday. He had evidently been struck by a train Saturday night or Sunday morning. He was unmarried. He is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Samuel Baird and Mrs. George Guthrie of Albion and by 2 brothers, Emry and James. Funeral at the U. B. Church in Albion Tuesday. + 12-?-1923
Zigler Robert Leroy is said to have driven his automobile into the side of a fast-moving B&O freight train with suicidal intent July 25. Funeral was July 26 at Bonham & Miser’s. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. Surviving are the parents; 2 sisters, Mrs. Letha Nicodemus of Plainwell, Mich., and Mrs. Donna Schumacher, Middlebury, Ind.; and a brother, Private Russell Zigler at Camp Atterbury. + 7-?-1945
Zigler Russell M, 87, died Feb. 20, 2002 at Parkview Noble Hospital. He was employed by the Rose Hill Cemetery Association 1952-1965 and the town of Albion for the cemetery until 1985. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army 1943-1952. He was born May 1, 1914 in Albion to Emry and Mary Elvira (McNeal) Zigler. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and James; and 2 sisters, Letha Nicodemus and Hazel Zigler. Surviving is a sister, Donna Schumacher of Colin, Mich. Services Monday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 2-22-2002
Ziler Ella May, about 90, died June 3, 1950 in Kimmell at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Martin Spacht. Also surviving is a grandson. The body was taken to Lima, Ohio for services. Interment at Westminster, Ohio. + 6-?-1950
Zimmer Barnhart, 84, died Nov. 28 at the residence of Henry Ebey. Funeral will probably take place on Thursday. ^ 11-30-1882
Zimmer Florian, who just passed his 75th birthday, was born in Ettlingen, Baden on Aug. 24, 1832. He enlisted at Carlsruhe as a drummer boy with the troops at the age of 15 and for 2 years led the Germans to the music of his rattling sticks. He was a corporal during the last year of his services. The last night of the service when the troops had retreated to Constance for surrender he slept on a stone. He received $160 for his 5 years of fighting and at the surrender the men lost everything but their clothing. He still has a clothes brush which is his only memento of the days in the rebellion. He remained at home a few months after the surrender and then persuaded his father to bring the family to America. Jacos Sheets and Samuel Sessler of this city came from the same vicinity at about the same time. They settled in Henry County, Ohio in 1854 and 2 years later moved to Noble County. He married Mary Ann Shenneman of Wawaka in 1859. Their 6 daughters are: Mrs. Thomas E. Franks, Mishawaka, Mrs. James Polson and Mrs. Vern Stuff, Elkhart, Mrs. Schuyler Hilliard, Kendallville, Mrs. Jacob Ramer, Elkhart Twp, and Mrs. Henry Becker, York Twp. At the opening of the Civil War he drummed for Captain Braden at the enlisting station. (Note: This was not an obituary, but included here for historical reasons.) + Poppy Scrapbook
Zimmer Mary Margaret, 81, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Claxton, in Jefferson Twp, April 7. Six daughters survive. Funeral Sunday at the Church of the Brethren at Wawaka. Burial, Wright Cemetery. + 4-?-1921
Zimmerman A Max, 86, of rural Ligonier, died at Northridge Village in Albion on December 31, 2010. He was born October 16, 1924 to Clyde and Eva (Billman) Zimmerman in Elkhart County. On May 3, 1946 he married Donnabelle Chiddister in Franklin. He worked with his brother as an equipment operator for Zimmerman Excavating in Fort Wayne until retirement. Surviving are his children, M. Dean Zimmerman (Chris) of West Point; Rick G. Zimmerman of Hudson; Gene A. Zimmerman of Ligonier; Kelly J. (Bob) Kelley of Rome City; and a brother, Robert J. Zimmerman; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Zimmerman; Erin McLaughlin; and Evan Zimmerman; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James L. Zimmerman. Funeral Jan. 3 at Yeager Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 1-2-2011
Zimmerman Ada E, 88, widow of Henry G. Zimmerman, died Saturday at the home of her son, B. G. at Avilla. Funeral was Monday from Brown Funeral Parlor in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. She had been a resident of Albion for many years and at one time taught in the Albion High School. She and her husband resided at Ligonier for some years. Surviving are 2 sons, B. G., Avilla, and Harry of Chicago. + 3-?-1931
Zimmerman Arta C was buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Auburn. Funeral was Sunday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. + 12-?-1970
Zimmerman Audrey, 78, Jackson Nursing Home, Rushville, died there Thursday. She was born Sept. 5, 1897 to Jonas M. and Ida M. (Randol) Hutchins in Noble County. She married the late Fred C. Zimmerman on Aug. 10, 1919 in Noble County. She lived most of her life in Noble and Steuben Counties. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Angola. Surviving are 2 daughters, Betty Sue Smith, Huntsville, Ala., Delores Mae Bennett, Cincinnati, Ohio; one son, Robert C., Carthage; one sister, Mrs. Roy C. Green, R. 1; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.. Funeral Monday at Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1976
Zimmerman B G, 78, former Avilla resident, died Friday in the Findlay, Ohio, hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1884, at Albion and was a resident of Avilla from 1923-1932. He was a freight agent for the B & O Railroad and also served on the town board of Avilla. He had recently lived at Deshler, Ohio, where he was freight agent for B&O until his retirement in January, 1962. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church at Deshler. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman belonged to the Eastern Star in Avilla. Survivors include the wife, Zoe; one son, Robert, Avilla; two daughters, Mrs. Winfield King and Mrs. Herbert Miller, both of Columbus Grove, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Monday afternoon at the Dubbs Funeral Home in Deshler and graveside rites were held Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Albion. ~ 3-7-1963
Zimmerman Carletta, 49, wife of Levi Zimmerman, died at her home in Wakefield, Neb. Feb. 28. She was born March 30, 1840 at Big Prairie, Wayne County, Ohio, the daughter of Augustus and Olive Eddy. She was married in 1862 in Noble County. She was the mother of 3 children, all of whom survive her. She was for many years a resident of Allen Twp. ^ 3-22-1889
Zimmerman Cecil Delbert, 78, of Brimfield, died at his residence July 17, 2005. He was born March 28, 1927 to Glenn Magnuson and Mabel Ackerman. His stepfather, William Zimmerman, raised him. On June 17, 1944 in LaGrange he married Helen Gibson. He was a member of Wolcottville Church of God and a foreman for many years at Kendallville Foundry. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Erma and Gerald Klopfenstein of Brimfield and Edwina and Jim Patrick of Warsaw; 5 sons and their spouses, Danny and Cathy of LaGrange, Morris and Patricia of Wolf Lake, Rick of Brimfield, Quent and Dee Dee of Wawaka and Christopher and Christina (all Zimmerman) of Wolcottville; 23 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were 2 daughters, Loletta Howard in 1977 and Tracie Zimmerman in 1985; and a grandson, Jackie Howard Jr. Services Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Kendallville. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. ^ 7-20-2005
Zimmerman Charles, 73, resident of this county for many years and for some time a patient of the Easthaven Institution at Richmond, died Sunday from a complication of diseases. He was born in Ind., the son of David and Sophia Zimmerman Jan. 8, 1866. He resided near Kendallville for some time. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Carrie Cole of Battle Creek, Mich., and a brother Steven who resides at the Noble County Infirmary near Albion. Funeral Wednesday. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1939
Zimmerman Christena E, daughter of William and Louise Wick, was born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, July 15, 1864, and died July 13, aged 58 years, 11 months and 28 days. She married William R. Zimmerman June 16, 1886. They had one child, Blanch, who is training for a nurse in a Chicago hospital. She moved with her parents from Ohio when a child 12 years old and has resided in and near Albion ever since. She leaves her husband, Ross, and daughter, Blanch; 2 brothers, William of Toledo, Ohio, and Albert of Bowling Green, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Anna Keefer; a half-brother, Frank Bealer of Tiffin, Ohio; a half-sister, Mrs. Lottie Endall of Tiffin, Ohio. Funeral Monday at the U. B. Church. Burial, Albion Cemetery. + 7-?-1923
Zimmerman Clyde, 52, World War veteran, died Sunday at his home 2 miles south of Wawaka from carcinoma. Surviving are the widow, Eva; 3 sons, Robert, Max and James at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zimmerman of near Wawaka; one brother, Walter of South Bend; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Agnes Duesler of Elkhart, Mrs. Ethel Magnuson of Ligonier, Mrs. Violet Shrull of Delta, O., and Mrs. Dorothy Lawson of Kimmell. Funeral Tuesday at the residence. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 9-?-1941
Zimmerman Clyde A, 53, died Saturday from carcinoma at the Luckey Hospital. His home was at Flushing, Mich., but since Labor Day the family had been at the home of Mrs. Zimmerman’s mother, Mrs. Etta Maloney west of Albion. He is survived by the wife, Nellie, and one daughter, Mrs. William Reed of Flushing, Mich.; 2 grandchildren, Barbara Jean and Robert George; his mother, Mrs. Rose Zimmerman; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral at the U. B. Church Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1939
Zimmerman Dan W, about 79, a resident of the Brimfield community most of his life, died Sept. 21, 1958 while being taken by ambulance to the St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. A retired farmer, he suffered a heart attack earlier that day at his home northwest of Brimfield. He was born Dec. 15, 1878 at Cosperville and was a member of the Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are the widow, Edith; one son, Gerald at home; one sister, Mrs. Edith Franks of Michigan City, and 3 grandchildren. Services Wednesday at a Kendallville funeral home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 9-?-1958
Zimmerman Donald J, 93, died Nov. 2, 2003 at Westminster Place in Oakmont, Pa. He worked for many years at South Side Market and also at Maloley's. He was a WW II Army veteran and a member of VFW and the Odd Fellows. He was born Sept. 9, 1910 in Rome City to Clinton and Ida (Marshall) Zimmerman. On Aug. 22, 1934 he married Miriam Holcomb. She died in 1993. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Richard Bruce of Allison Park, Pa.; 2 sisters, Zelma Grady of Syracuse and Rita Herczeg of Bonita Springs, Fla.; 2 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services Saturday at Orange Cemetery. ^ 11-3-2003
Zimmerman Donnabelle, 77, died Dec. 6, 2003 at the home of her daughter in Rome City. She had attended Fish Lake Church. She was born Nov. 8, 1926 in LaGrange County to Burl and Madge (Cobbum) Chiddister. On May 3, 1946 in Franklin, Ind., she married A. Max Zimmerman. Surviving are her husband; 3 sons and a daughter-in-law, M. Dean and Chris of West Point, Ind., Rick of Hudson and Gene of Ligonier; a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Bob Kelley of Rome City; a brother and 2 sisters-in-law, Bob and Dee Chiddister and Betty Chiddister of Ligonier; 2 grandsons, Ryan Zimmerman and his wife, Ashlan, and Evan Zimmerman; a granddaughter, Erin Zimmerman. She was preceded in death by a brother Leland Chiddister. Services Wednesday at Ulrey-Renner Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. ^ 12-8-2003
Zimmerman Edith M, 88, R. 1, Wawaka, died today in McCray Hospital. She was born in Wawaka Sept. 12, 1884, the daughter of Sylvanus and Jennie (Lane) Weaver and was married to Dan W. Zimmerman Jan. 10, 1907 in Wawaka. She was a member of Cosperville Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Gerald, R. 1, Wawaka; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and 2 sisters. Funeral Wednesday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 4-?-1973
Zimmerman Elizabeth Ann died Jan. 6. Funeral was Saturday. She was born Dec. 8, 1861 in Ohio, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Ryan and was 76 years and 28 days old at death. In 1884 the family moved to Missouri and the following year she was married to Daniel T. Zimmerman. The couple then moved to Wawaka where they have resided since. In 1920 he died. They had 3 children, all of whom survive, Mrs. Mabel Rendel and Harry R. of Gary, and George J. who made his home with his mother. Other survivors include 5 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, C. P. of Fairmont; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hammons of Princeton, Mo. She was a member of the Methodist Church. + 1-?-1938
Zimmerman Elmo, 63, a lifetime Avilla resident, died Sunday in McCray Hospital of cancer. She was born March 4, 1914 in Avilla to Carl C. Sr. and Maude (Piggott) McKee and married Robert P. Zimmerman Dec. 18, 1936 in Albion. He died June 7, 1976. Survivors include two daughters, Misses Becky and Diana Zimmerman, both Avilla; two sons, David, Fort Wayne, and Robert, R. 2, Kendallville; two brothers, Carl C. McKee Jr., Garrett, and Kenneth D. McKee, Chicago; stepmother Gretchen McKee, Avilla. Services yesterday in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. Burial, Avilla Cemetery. ~ 3-10-1977 + 3-?-1977
Zimmerman Fay, 51, (b.10-11-1896) of North Webster, died Dec. 19, 1947. She is survived by her husband, Thorton; and 8 children, Harold of Garrett, John, Keith and Allen of Fort Wayne, Dorothea, Evelyn, Deloris and Delois at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Albion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Frank McCoy, Mrs. Robert Berkes and Mrs. Lucile Fry of Albion; 5 brothers, Byron and Welty Smith of Albion, Frank of North Webster, Guy of South Bend, and Lee of Ligonier. Services at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Sunday. Burial, Sparta Cemetery. + 12-?-1947
Zimmerman Forrest A, 94, of R. 1, Kendallville, died Monday in Kendallville Nursing Home. Born in Wells, Minn. April 21, 1892, he was the son of Adolf G. and Lulu Zimmerman. On April 8, 1914 he married Gladys Williams who died in March 1964. He had been a farmer. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Carroll (Rosalyn) Cockrell of Denver, Colo.; 2 sisters, Carmen Schroeder of Wells, Minn., and Dorothy Werner of Milwaukee, Wis.; a grandson, Glenn Darwin McGregar of San Pablo, Calif.; 2 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death. Services Friday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-10-1986
Zimmerman Francis A, 90, former Gary resident, died in the Holiday Manor Nursing Home, Roselawn, Ind. on Nov. 4, 1979. She was born April 5, 1889 to George W. and Melissa (Young) Jourdan in Kendallville. She was a graduate of Wawaka High School and married Harry R. Zimmerman. She spent her married life in Gary until their retirement in 1955 when they moved to St. Petersburg, Fla. She is survived by 3 sons, Max D. of Hobart, Robert W. of Munster and Harry L. of Highland; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Funeral in Hobart on Nov. 6. Burial, Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. She was a member of Gary Chapter OES. + 11-?-1979
Zimmerman Gerald W, 90, died Feb. 16, 2003. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and was employed at Frick Lumber in Brimfield for more than 25 years. He was born in Wawaka March 12, 1912 to Daniel and Edith (Weaver) Zimmerman. He married Madeline Hart Aug. 8, 1936 in Kendallville. Surviving are his wife in Fla.; 2 sons, Charles of Fort Wayne and Philip of Hamilton; a daughter, Sandra Kay Kloepper of Berne; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 2-18-2003
Zimmerman Henry G, 83, the oldest member of the Noble County Bar Association, died Sunday at his home in Ligonier. Death was the result of a fall he suffered several weeks ago while attending court at Albion. The accident occurred as he was descending the stairway at the courthouse. He practiced law in Albion for many years before locating permanently in Ligonier and prior to taking up the profession of an attorney, he served for some time as superintendent of the Noble County Schools. During the early years of his life he was known as "the Abraham Lincoln of Northern Indiana" because of his vigorous support of President Lincoln in the latter’s efforts to overcome the rebellion. He was a Democrat; however, and only a few years ago was a candidate for judge of the appellate court on the Democratic ticket. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ida Zimmerman, and two sons, Harry of Chicago, and Bayard G. of Avilla. Funeral at the home in Ligonier Tuesday. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. ~ 12-24-1925
Zimmerman Iona, 85, Kendallville, died Sunday in LaGrange Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 26, 1889 in Noble County. Her husband, Ralph, preceded her in death. She is survived by Mrs. Esther Myers, a cousin living in Wolcottville. Funeral Tuesday in Carney Funeral Home, LaGrange. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 10-?-1974
Zimmerman J C Mrs. died at her residence on N. Main St. July 11, 1890, about 43. A daughter of John Young, ex-auditor of Noble County, she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Funeral at the residence last Saturday. Burial, Ligonier Cemetery. + 7-11-1890
Zimmerman John was born May 13, 1818 in Berne, Switzerland. In 1833 in the 15th year of his age he came with his parents to this country and made their home in Ohio. The 22nd of March 1841 he married Susan Schrantz and with his wife came to Indiana and made his home in Elkhart Twp. They had 5 sons and 5 daughters. A son and a daughter, have died. Also his wife died. May 1, 1865 he married Eva Hoffman. They had 2 daughters. One of these died before the father. In 1858 he united with the M. E. Church (German). He died Dec. 28, 1895, aged 77 years 7 months and 15 days. His widow, 4 son, 5 daughters, one stepson (Uriah Hoffman, now superintendent of schools in LaSalle County, Ill.), 34 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, 4 sisters remain. ^ 1-10-1896
Zimmerman John, 64, of Lake Wawasee, died Saturday at the LaGrange County Hospital. A building contractor, he had lived at Lake Wawasee for the past 8 years. In 1908 he was married at Chicago, Ill. to Marie Mente. He was born in Austria Dec. 27, 1887 and came to this country in 1906. Surviving are his wife; 2 sons, John G., and Charles; and one daughter, Mrs. John P. Henry of Chicago, Ill.; 4 sisters and one brother. Funeral Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-?-1952
Zimmerman John W, 51, hardware dealer at Cosperville and trustee of Elkhart Twp, died at the Elkhart Hospital last Monday. He was principal of the Wawaka schools before his election as trustee. Surviving are the widow, 2 daughters and one son. + 10-?-1926
Zimmerman Mable L, 83, Brimfield, died June 19, 1994 in McCray Hospital, Kendallville. She was born June 22, 1910 in Brimfield, the daughter of Edward and Zoe (Young) Ackerman. She was a homemaker and attended the Mountain Assembly Church of God, Wolcottville. She married William Zimmerman in 1929 in Brimfield. He died in 1982. Survivors include a son, Cecil, Brimfield; 3 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Robert and Ralph Ackerman of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville Wednesday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 6-19-1994
Zimmerman Margaret, 43, wife of Fred Zimmerman and resident here many years, died yesterday at Simon Convalescent Home. Funeral will be Wednesday at the Arthur J. Berhalter Co. Funeral Home. Burial, Perseverance Cemetery. She was born in Wis. and married in 1934. + 4-?-1941
Zimmerman Mary A, 77, of Kendallville, died Friday in her residence. She was born in Martin County, Ky., on August 26, 1913 to Leon and Verge (Preston) Fanni. For 36 years she had resided near Kendallville, moving from Kentucky. She was a homemaker and member of Calvary Redemption Center, Kendallville. Surviving are 3 daughters, Wanda Kale of Olympia, Wash., Avie Leach of Bordon, and Sue Ward of Garrett; 6 sons, Maryland Ousley of Austin, James Ousley of Beaver, Ohio, Raymond and Bill Ousley and Ed Bates of Kendallville, and Danny Ousley of Willcox, Ariz.; 2 sisters, Juanita Osborn of Greenup, Ky., and Myrtle Osborn of Stroh; 32 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Three daughters, 3 sisters and 3 brothers preceded her in death. Services today in Calvary Redemption Center. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 7-?-1991
Zimmerman Mary E, 91, died at her rooms, 330 N. State St., on Tuesday from the infirmities of age. Surviving are one son, Fred of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Della Frey of Steuben County; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. + 1-?-1936
Zimmerman Mary J, about 83, a native of Ill., but for 45 years a resident of the Wawaka community, died Jan. 18, 1953 from pneumonia. Surviving are the husband, Fred; one son, Walter of South Bend; 4 daughters, Mrs. Vern Duesler of Elkhart, Mrs. Claude Magnuson of Ligonier, Mrs. Violet Mohr of Delta, Ohio, and Mrs. French Lawson of Kimmell; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and a sister. Funeral Tuesday at Ulrey-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1953
Zimmerman Mary Lou, 72, of Fort Wayne, died Monday in the home of a daughter. A Noble County native, she was co-owner of Zimmerman Excavation Co., a clerk at Willow Ridge Golf Club and a bookkeeper for U. S. Rep. Mark Souder R-4th. Surviving are 3 daughters, Kay E. Saunders and Carolyn S. McKinney of Fort Wayne, and Connie L. Hallenbeck of Coldwater, Mich.; 4 sons, Kenneth A. of Avilla and Dennis W., Steve L. and Phillip J. of Fort Wayne; a brother, Ross Jett of Wawaka; 14 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Zimmerman, in 1980. Funeral Friday in D. O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 2-22-1999
Zimmerman Melissa B, 96, of Berne died December 31, 2009, at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne. She was born in South Milford on August 10, 1913, to Charles Sherman and Ruby (Martin) Hart. She married Gerald Weaver Zimmerman on August 8, 1936, in Kendallville. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2003. She was a nurse’s aide at McCray Hospital in Kendallville for many years and she last worked in Dr. Carl Stallman’s office in the 1960s before she retired in the early 1970s. She was a member of the Mt. Hope Church of the Nazarene in Berne. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Rita Zimmerman of Fort Wayne and Philip and Beverly Zimmerman of Hamilton Lake; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and David Kloepper of Berne; seven grandchildren, Lauren and Alan Moyer, David and Desiree Zimmerman, and Dean and Linda Zimmerman, Jeff and Nikki Zimmerman, Lisa (Kloepper) and Michael Kuhn, Darren and Heidi Kloepper and Karna and Jeff Burry.; 21 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Barbara (Hart) Rowe of Garrett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles “Roy”, Jack, Carl, and Clyde Richard “Dick” Hart;and her sisters, Eleanore Schlichtenmyer, June Freed, and Charlotte Ball. Funeral, Jan. 5 at Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Orange Cemetery. ^ 1-3-2009
Zimmerman Melvin, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Zimmerman of Kendallville, died at Lakeside Hospital of a skull fracture and body bruises. He was hurt when he ran into the side of an automobile driven by George Kurtz. The accident occurred shortly after the noon hour at an alley entrance on State St. Hospital was unable to identify the boy until his parents reported to police that he had been missing from home for several hours. + 9-?-1928
Zimmerman Michael Shane, 10, Fort Wayne, died Saturday. He was born Dec. 27, 1972 to Steven and Kathy Zimmerman. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Stacy; grandparents Clayton and Louise Walkup, Kendallville, Mary Lou Zimmerman, Fort Wayne, and Ruth Jett, Wawaka. Services Wednesday at McComb Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. + 6-25-1983
Zimmerman Minnie, about 84, a lifelong resident of Albion, died Feb. 21, 1954 at her home. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ada Allison, with whom she resided; 2 sons, Laurel J. Easterday of Kendallville, and James Easterday of Boyton, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home Tuesday. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 2-21-1954
Zimmerman Nathan, formerly of Noble County, died at Manistee, Mich. Dec. 6. He was born in Union County, Penn. Dec. 9, 1816. When a young man he moved with his father’s family to Richland County, Ohio, and on Sept. 19, 1839 in Mansfield, Ohio, he married Cornelia Gray. They had 3 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom survive except one son. In 1849 they moved to DeKalb County, Ind., and a few years later to Noble County where he cleared and improved a tract of land making them a beautiful home. Some 4 years since he resigned his farming occupation and engaged in mercantile work at Eastlake, Mich. His remains were interred in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville on Dec. 9. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church at Allen Chapel. ^ 12-14-1888
Zimmerman Nellie, 82, widow of Cyrus Zimmerman, formerly of Wayne Twp, died yesterday at Jackson, Mich. Funeral Monday in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 3-?-1936
Zimmerman Oliver died at his residence on Water St. near Lake Bixler Tuesday. He was a plasterer by occupation and has lived here for many years. He was born in Ashland County, Ohio May 11, 1837; died in Kendallville Sept. 13 at the age of 55 years 4 months and 2 days. By his first wife, Susan More, he had 6 children, 2 of whom, a son and a daughter, survive. For 4 years he was a soldier in the late war, after which he came to this place where he has resided ever since. Seven years ago he was married to Mary Thacker, who survives. He was a member of the U. B. Church. ^ 9-16 & 23-1892
Zimmerman Paul, 70, died Sunday at Thurlow Berhalter home in Kendallville from pneumonia. Surviving are 2 brothers, Charles and Steve of Kendallville; and one sister in Grand Rapids, Mich. Funeral Tuesday from A. J. Berhalter Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 4-?-1936
Zimmerman Raymond A, 62, 518 Mott St., died Tuesday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 7, 1912 in Steuben County to Harry and Mary (Wyrick) Zimmerman. His mother preceded him in death. He came from Eddy, Ind. to Kendallville and has resided here since 1960. He married Rose Mary Kovack on Aug. 7, 1959 in Chicago. He was employed by Gateway as a truck driver before retirement and was a member of Moose Lodge. Surviving are his father; a stepdaughter, Rosemarie Smith, 228 E. Wayne St., and a stepson, Paul H. Mynhier III, 518 Mott St.; 6 brothers, Keith, R. 4, Angola, Harry, Brushy Prairie, Billy, Hillsdale, Mich., Jack, Los Angeles, Calif., and Larry and Ronnie of Montgomery, Mich. Funeral Thursday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 5-?-1975
Zimmerman Robert P, 63, who was a former Avilla resident and real estate broker, died Monday in Derby, Ohio, of a heart attack. He was born in Bascom, Ohio to B. G. and Zoe (Prickett) Zimmerman Aug. 7, 1912. He married Elmo H. McKee Dec. 18, 1936. She survives, as does his mother who lives in Columbus Grove, Ohio. Other survivors include two daughters, Becky and Diane Zimmerman, Avilla; two sons, David, Fort Wayne, and Robert, R. 2, Kendallville; two sisters, Mrs. Pat King and Mrs. Herbert Miller, both from Columbus Grove, Ohio. Services today in McKee Funeral Home, Garrett. ~ 6-19-1976 + 6-?-1976
Zimmerman Rose Mary, 50, 518 Mott St., died Sunday in McCray Hospital. She was born Oct. 23, 1925 in Chicago to John and Mary (Zarden) Kovack. She married Raymond A. Zimmerman Aug. 7, 1959 in Chicago. He died June 3, 1975. She was a 16-year Kendallville resident who moved here from Wolcottville. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. She is survived by one daughter, Rosemarie Smith, 131 S. Sheridan St.; one son, Paul H. Menier III, Killeen, Tex.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Kowalski, Chicago, and Mrs. Frances Sutphin, Robinson, Ill.; 2 brothers, Stephen and August Kovack, both of Chicago; and 6 grandchildren. Four brothers and 3 sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Tuesday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 2-?-1976
Zimmerman Sarah was quite young when her parents emigrated to Noble County. She was a daughter of Abram Brown who settled in Elkhart Twp near the present town of Wawaka in 1836 or 1837. Her father died several years ago. Her mother is still living at an advanced age. She was married to Jacob C. Zimmerman about 25 years ago, and he with 3 children survive. She was a member of the M. E. Church. Albion New Era 6-7-1877
Zimmerman Sophia died at her home on W. Rush St. Saturday. She was past 72 years of age, born in Hanover, Germany, coming to this country when she was 13. She married Henry Zimmerman in Chicago, afterward living in Fort Wayne, Waterloo, and came to Kendallville about 30 years go. Surviving are her sons Paul, George, Charles, Stephen and Henry - 4 are living here and Henry somewhere in the east. One daughter, Mrs. Carrie Cole of Battle Creek and her grandchild, Ethel Lehr, who has always made her home with Mrs. Zimmerman. Funeral Tuesday from the Church of Christ. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ^ 11-19-1908
Zimmerman Tracie Y, 17, of Brimfield, died Sunday in Elkhart Hospital from injuries received in a one-car accident July 2. Born in Kendallville April 24, 1968, she was the daughter of Cecil and Helen (Gibson) Zimmerman. Surviving are her parents; a son, Cody; a sister, Erma Klopfenstein of Brimfield; 5 brothers, Danny and Quent of Kendallville; Morris of South Milford; Rick of Sebring, Fla.; and Christ at home. A sister, Loletta Howard, preceded her in death. Services Wednesday at Brimfield Revival Center. Burial, Sweet Cemetery. + 7-7-1985
Zimmerman Walter E, 98, died Wednesday in the Lutheran Home. Born in Kosciusko County March 14, 1879, he was the son of Jacob L. and Minerva (Millhouse) Zimmerman. He married Gertrude E. Frick Dec. 7, 1901 in Wawaka. She died Dec. 28, 1959. He had lived in Kendallville since 1914 coming from the Wawaka-Brimfield area. He had a grocery store for 14 years in Brimfield. He was a ticket agent for the interurban for 3 years and had been employed by Cline Brothers Lumber Co. for 36 years. Survivors are one son, Aldon G., Fort Wayne; one sister, Mrs. Marie Kemp, Andrews; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A son, four brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Friday in Berhalter-Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 1-?-1978
Zimmerman William who resided in LaOtto for many years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. C. Wolf in LaGrange, Saturday. The body was brought to LaOtto Tuesday and funeral was at the Wesleyan Church. Burial was in Swan Cemetery where his wife who preceded him in death several years ago is buried. ~ 4-3-1912
Zimmerman William M, 72, a resident of The Lamplighter, died Tuesday at McCray Hospital. Born July 26, 1908 in LaGrange County, he was the son of William and Clara (Metzger) Zimmerman. On Oct. 19, 1929 he married Mable Ackerman. He was a retired molder at Kendallville Foundry. He is survived by his wife; a son, Cecil, R. 2, Kendallville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McCoy, Pickaway, Ohio, Mrs. Mildred Scott, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Gertrude Streb and Mrs. Claribell Kirkpatrick, Kendallville; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Funeral at Hite Funeral Home Friday. Burial, Orange Cemetery. + 5-?-1981
Zimmerman William Ross was born Feb. 2, 1861 on a farm in Jefferson Twp just south of Skinner Lake. He was one of 7 children born to John and Mary Zimmerman, all of whom with the parents have died except 2 sisters. They are Mrs. Mary Wagner of Bellville, Ohio, and Mrs. Oscar Castator of South Milford. In 1885 he was married to Christena Wick who died in 1923. They had one daughter, Blanche, who is now Mrs. M. D. Corelli of N.Y.C. For many years he owned a farm joining the farm on which he was born. In his younger days he was a carpenter, working far and wide in building churches, barns and houses. Services at Bonham’s Funeral Home on July 15. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 7-?-1943
Zimmerman Zoe, 86, a native of Albion, died June 5 in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She is survived by two daughters and a sister. She was the widow of Bayard Zimmerman and was a 50-year member of the OES. Services June 10 in Dubbs-Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler, Ohio. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. ~ 6-16-1977 + 6-10-1977
Zinn Betty, 78, was born Aug. 28, 1894 in Great Britain and was married Nov. 12, 1924 in Mishawaka to Earl Zinn, who survives. She died Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Home. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Jean Featherstone, Rocky River, Ohio; and several nephews and nieces, including Mrs. Frona Minier, LaOtto. Services Dec. 15 at the Sacred Heart Home chapel. Burial, St. Joseph Cemetery, Mishawaka. ~ 12-21-1972
Zinn Charles M, who lived 8 miles northeast of Churubusco near LaOtto, was found dead in bed on Friday. He was born in Noble County on Sept.10, 1856 and was 69 years, 4 months and 5 days old. On April 27, 1887 he married Jennie Bentley, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Edna Gorrell at home. Two brothers and 3 sisters also survive: John of Fort Wayne, Elmer of LaOtto, Mrs. Lydia Hiatt of Allen County, Mrs. Albert Rosenberger of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. A. I. Rich of LaOtto. Funeral Sunday at the LaOtto Lutheran Church. Burial, Swan Cemetery. Noble Co Democrat 1-21-1926
Zinn Clora Lillian, 32, wife of Ray Zinn, died last Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Becker, near Kendallville, death resulting from Bright’s disease and uremic poisoning. Surviving relatives include the husband; four children, Althea, Shirley, Elmer George and an infant daughter born Aug. 26.; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Becker; five brothers and four sisters, Mrs. June Trowbridge, Mrs. Ruth Trowbridge, Misses Ruby and Frances and Walter and Ralph at the family home. Funeral Saturday from the Becker home with interment at the Lake View Cemetery. * 10-?-1933
Zinn David, 71, died at the family residence Thursday from cancer of the stomach. He had lived his entire life in this place. The surviving relatives include the wife and three children, Mrs. Jess Coil of LaOtto, Melvin at home and Carl of Mishawaka. Funeral Saturday at the Lutheran Church. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 1-29-1925
Zinn Elmer, 89, a retired employee of the General Electric Co., Fort Wayne, died August 31, in the Allen County Home. He was a Noble County native, residing all his life in Fort Wayne and the LaOtto community, and a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of LaOtto. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Services at the Sonday Funeral Home in Churubusco. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 9-3-1959
Zinn Elmer G "Bud", 73, died Dec. 6, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center, Wilbraham, Mass. He grew up in the Noble County and Fort Wayne area and served in the Army Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was born in Noble County to Willard and Clora (Becker) Zinn. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne; 3 daughters, Karen, Sandy and Christine; one son, Paul; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and 3 sisters, Althea Falesnik, Shirley Traster and Pat Marshall of Kendallville. Services Wed. in Massachusetts. Burial, Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. ^ 12-17-2002
Zinn James L, 43, was buried Wednesday in the Eel River Cemetery, the victim of pneumonia. He died at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne April 14. Surviving are his widow, Eloise; 3 brothers, Roy, Glen and Fred of Noble County; and 3 sisters, Marie of LaOtto, Altha of New York City, and Mrs. Myrtle Sloffer of Eel River Twp. Funeral was in the United Brethren Church. He was born March 19, 1892 in Noble County, the son of George and Anna Potter Zinn. He had lived all his life in this community and worked for a number of years in Ort & Sons Store. He was employed by the General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne until the depression forced large numbers of men out of work. He had returned and was working there when he became ill. He was a member of the American Legion, a World War veteran, the Masonic Lodge and the United Brethren Church. * 4-18-1935
Zinn James Melvin, 88, a lifelong resident of LaOtto and this community, was found dead Tuesday in his trailer at the home of a niece, Mrs. Robert Minier, R.1, LaOtto. It was thought that he had died about midnight. The body was discovered about 5:30 p.m. A retired railroader and farmer, he was born Oct. 28, 1882, the son of the late David L. and Lena (LeJeune) Zinn. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Kendallville. Surviving besides the niece is one brother, Lewis Earl, of New Port Richey, Florida. One brother, Ralph, and a sister, Zelma, preceded him in death. Funeral at the Berhalter-Preston Mortuary. Burial, Huntertown Cemetery. ~ 4-8-1971
Zinn Lewis Earl, 83, was born in Swan Twp July 22, 1889 to David L. and Mary Magdelena (LeJeune) Zinn. On November 12, 1924 he married his wife Elizabeth in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mishawaka. She preceded him in death Dec. 12, 1972. He was formerly employed at the Studebaker Co. in South Bend and the Elkhart Trailer Manufacturing Co. He was a WW I veteran. Formerly of Mishawaka, he died Friday at the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne. One niece, Mrs. Frona Minier of LaOtto, survives. He was preceded in death by one sister, Zelma Coil; and two brothers, Ralph and Melvin. Services Monday at the Sacred Heart Home. Burial, St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. ~ 2-15-1973
Zinn Marie, 88, sister of Mrs. Glen Sloffer, R. 3, Churubusco, died Sept. 4 in the Lutheran Home. She was a former resident of the Mishawaka and Goshen area where she retired as a first grade teacher in 1961. She lived in Fort Wayne 8 years. Mrs. Sloffer is the only known survivor. Services Friday in Sheets Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Fairview Cemetery. * 9-?-1984
Zinn Mary (Mrs. Levi) of LaOtto was buried at Huntertown last Sunday. She had several sisters and a brother living in Avilla. ^ 8-27-1886
Zinn Orland, 61, Sacramento, Calif. resident, was among those killed in the earthquake on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife, Vivian and one son and 2 daughters, all married and living in Monroeville. He was a cousin to Delmar VanHorn. + 2-?-1971
Zinn Ray, 61, died Sunday after suffering a heart attack at Smith Lake, near (line missing) had been visiting a cousin, Earl Zinn. A resident of Fort Wayne, he was born February 8, 1891, in LaOtto. He was a veteran of WW I. Three daughters, Shirley and Patricia Zinn, of Kendallville, and Mrs. Glenn Knapp of Rome City, one son, Elmer of Fort Wayne, three sisters, Miss Marie Zinn of Mishawaka, Miss Altha Zinn of New York and Mrs. Glen Sloffer of Churubusco, one brother, Glenn of Angola, and three grandchildren survive. Services Wednesday in Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 8-7-1952
Zinn Thelma J, 71, of Checotah, Okla., died March 21, 2008 at Muskogee Regional Medical Center, Muskogee, Okla. She served her career in the U.S. Army. She was born Dec. 7, 1936 in Garrett to George Glen and Wava Sue (Schultz) Zinn. Survivors include 2 sisters, Beverly Riccius of Checotah, and Irene Miller of Butler. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cleo Zinn; and 4 sisters, Ruth Donley, Hilda and Inez Zinn and Gladys King. Graveside services Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown. ^ 3-25-2008
Zion Dorothy A, 49, Fort Wayne, daughter of Oliver Pratt, Avilla, died Saturday in Lutheran Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. Surviving are the husband, Joseph H.; the father and two brothers, George Pratt, Ege, and Roy Pratt, Kendallville. Services Tuesday at the Mungovan and Sons Mortuary. Burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. ~ 8-2-1962
Zircher Magdalena, 93, died Saturday in Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. She was born Jan. 20, 1881 in Smithfield Twp, DeKalb County, to George and Agnes (Schoudel) May. In Nov. 1906 she married Andrew Zircher in St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Waterloo. He died in 1940. A resident of Kendallville 1 ½ years, she was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Waterloo. Surviving are 3 daughters, Christine Lash, 116 S. State St., Mary T. Sheets, Mishawaka, and Angela C. VanDeKeere, Bremen; one son, Adolph, South Bend; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday in St. Michael’s Church. Burial, St. Michael’s Cemetery. + 3-?-1974
Zoch Germaine C, 83, died Monday in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her husband, Erhard, preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Hipskind, Fort Wayne; four sons, Jack, Fort Wayne, Robert, Grabill, Gary, Marion, and James of Clayton; a sister, Dorothy Getty of Avilla; a brother, Paul Freistroffer of Avilla; 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services Thursday in St. Jude Catholic Church, Fort Wayne. Burial, Catholic Cemetery. ~ 10-3-1989 + 9-25-1989
Zollinger Alpha I, 87, Elkhart, died Tuesday in Elkhart Hospital. He was born June 30, 1886 in Wolf Lake to Mr. and Mrs. John Zollinger. July 9, 1905 he married Flossie M. Frazure in Noble County. He was a retired NYC employee and former owner of Zollinger Rent-a-Trailer, Elkhart. Surviving are the wife; 4 sons, Adolphus, Elizabethton, Tenn., John Allen, LaPuente, Calif., Donald, Elkhart, and LaMar, Adamsville, Mich.; and 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services Friday in Walley-Mills Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart. Burial, Rice Cemetery. + 3-?-1974
Zollinger Dorothy Alice, 83, who resided in the home of her son in Ormond Beach, Fla., died Friday. She was born in Albion April 22, 1910 to George and Rachel Campbell, one of 10 children. She attended Stanley School. In 1931 she married John Allen Zollinger, also of Albion, and they lived in Elkhart and South Bend before moving to California in 1948. He died in 1983 in LaPuente, Calif. Surviving are a daughter, Janice Redfield of Kendallville; a son, Ronald of Ormond Beach; 5 grandchildren, Les Redfield of Orange, Calif., Gary Redfield of Winter Park, Colo., Doreen Caldwell of Albion, Diane Addes of Kendallville, and Kim Maholias of Florida; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margariette Veatch of Campti, La. She was preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters, Burnell, Clarence, Boyd, Harry "Jay", Charlie and Lawrence Campbell, Julia Matthews and Mae Herendeen. Memorial services Friday in Wesleyan Church. Burial, Riverside, Calif. + 7-23-1993
Zollinger Flossie M, 92, died earlier this month in Tampa, Fla. A native of Albion, she was wintering with her niece, Mrs. Ruth Barnes in Zephyrhills, Fla. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frazure, had been in the bakery, restaurant and confection business in the Albion and Wolf Lake area in the last century. Her mother, Emma Dingman, was the daughter of Adam Dingman, farmer and lumber dealer with extensive holdings in the Port Mitchell area a hundred years ago and more. Through him she was related to Mrs. Frances Dingman who built the first permanent dwelling in Kendallville in 1833. She married Alpha J. Zollinger in Noble County on July 9, 1905. He died in 1914. Surviving are 4 sons, Adolphus J., Elizabethton, Tenn., John A., LaPuente, Calif., Donald K., Elkhart, and LaMar L., Adamsville, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She retired from Miles Laboratories in Elkhart in 1954. + 1-?-1981
Zollman Elmer E, 79, of Kendallville, died Sunday in Kendallville Manor Healthcare Center. He was born in Kendallville January 12, 1917 to Edgar and Cora Lena (Hayes) Zollman. On October 14, 1940 he married Lois C. Gross. She died November 20, 1984. He had been a plumbing and heating contractor and retired in 1980. He had been the attendant at the Kendallville transfer site since February 1988. He was a WW II U.S. Navy veteran, a member of VFW Post 2749, American Legion Post 86 and Elks Lodge 1194. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Suellen) Ream of Churubusco; 2 sons, Dean of Manhattan, Kan., and Steven of Corunna; a sister, Eleanor Atkins of Post Falls, Idaho; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral Thursday in Hite Funeral Home. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. +11-3-1996
Zollman Lois C, 63, of 302 E. Wayne St., Kendallville, died Tuesday at Parkview Hospital. Born in Chicago Oct. 22, 1921, she was the daughter of Alvin and Wilhelmina (Salomon) Gross. On Oct. 14, 1940 in Kendallville, she married Elmer Zollman. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and charter member of VFW Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Sue) Ream of Fort Wayne; 2 sons, Dean of Manhattan, Kan., and Steven of Corunna; and 9 grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Services Friday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. + 11-20-1984
Zolman Archie A, 74, 624 Dowling St., Kendallville, died August 28 in Parkview Hospital. He was born July 30, 1908 in Whitley County, the son of Clem and Nora Zumbrun Zolman. He married Zelma Wolf. He was retired from Lincoln Manufacturing Co. in Fort Wayne and was a member of the Fort Wayne Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; a son, Joe Thad, Merriam; a daughter, Sondra Montel, Kendallville; two grandchildren, Frank J. and Tawny Montel, Kendallville, and a brother, Clyde of Columbia City. Services in Sheets Funeral Home on August 31. ~ 9-2-1982 + 8-28-1982
Zolman Arthur Edward, 74, a native of Albion, and a 33-year resident of Tacoma, died of complications from heart surgery May 4 in Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Washington. He was born June 20, 1923 in Albion to Edward Raymond and Estella (Gordon) Zolman. He graduated from Avilla High School in 1942. He married Mildred Gloria Marks on Jan. 1, 1943 in Indiana. He served 5 years in the Army Air Corps as a fighter pilot and bomber during WW II, stationed in Europe. He was a police officer in Indiana and later employed by the Federal Civil Service at Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot, Fort Lewis, Wash. until its closure and as a shop foreman at Keyport Naval Station, Bangor, Wash., retiring in 1984. He is survived by his wife; 3 sons; a daughter; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Guy of Avilla; and a sister, Lucille Pippenger. Services May 9 in Olympia. ~ 6-4-1998
Zolman Beulah E, 93, died July 7, 2002 in The Oaks. She sold Avon products for 21 years and drove a school bus for a brief period. She was a member of Merriam Christian Chapel. She was born Dec. 27, 1908 to Homer and Lily Fleck Shaffer in Whitley County. She married Clyde D. Zolman Nov. 6, 1927. He died Sept.14, 1993. Also preceding her in death was a brother, Olin Shaffer. Surviving are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Donald Bonar and DeLara and Larry Miller of Columbia City; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Sharon of Churubusco, Nick and Elzine of Columbia City, and Terry and Julie of Albion; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 7-8-2002
Zolman Clyde D, 87, died Tuesday at Whitley County Hospital. He was born January 6, 1906 in Paw Paw, Mich., to Clem and Nora (Zumbrun) Zolman. He married Beulah E. Shaffer on November 6, 1927. She survives. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1925. He spent most of his life as a farmer in Smith Twp. In addition to farming, he was employed at the Blue Bell Co. in Columbia City for 10 years. He attended Blue River Church of God, Good News Baptist Church and Merriam Christian Chapel. Surviving also are 2 daughters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara Lou) Bonar and Mrs. Larry (DeLara) Miller of Columbia City; 3 sons, Dean E. of Churubusco, Nick L. of Fort Wayne, and Rev. Terry L. of Merriam; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services Friday at Merriam Christian Chapel with his grandson, Pastor Rex Bonar and his son, Pastor Terry L. Zolman, officiating. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 9-15-1993
Zolman Edward Raymond, 57, of R. R. 1, died December 26, in the Lutheran Hospital at Fort Wayne. He was born near Churubusco and a resident of the Avilla community most of his life. He was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Surviving is the widow, Estella, a daughter, Mrs. Lucile Pippenger, R. R. 1, Avilla; two sons, Arthur of Olympia, Wash., and Guy, R. R. 1, Avilla; thirteen grandchildren; three brothers, Ben of Detroit, Clyde of Columbia City and Archie of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Jaquay of Angola, Miss Lela Zolman of Auburn and Mrs. Lulu Kaiser of Columbia City; and a half-brother, Castor Herron of Fort Wayne. Services December 29 in the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 12-29-1955
Zolman Ernest, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Zolman, died today at Sacred Heart Hospital in Garrett. Injured when he was run over by a truck from which he fell near his home Monday, he died from peritonitis which developed from a ruptured bladder and other internal injuries. The accident happened when he attempted to climb over the side onto the running board of the slowly moving truck driven by James Pepple, 59, of LaOtto, and slipped. Surviving are the parents, 6 sisters and a brother. + 7-?-1948
Zolman Estella, 78, of R. 1, Avilla, died Aug. 28 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Pippenger of Swan. She was born May 24, 1900 to Jasper and Samantha Benhower Gordon of Noble County. She married Edward R. Zolman July 9, 1919 and they lived on Whitley and Noble County farms before his death in December 1955. She was a member of Hopewell Church. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by two sons, Arthur of Tacoma, Wash., and Guy of R. 1, Avilla; 13 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Jesse, William and Walter Gordon, and two sisters, Roxie Claxton and Alta Campbell, preceded her in death. Services in Hopewell Presbyterian Church today. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 8-31-1978 + 8-?-1978
Zolman Florence, 67, a resident of LaOtto for the past 40 years, died Friday in McCray Hospital. Monday the body was taken to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in LaOtto to lie in state until funeral services were conducted. Burial, Cedar Chapel Cemetery. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage. A native of Whitley County, she was born near Columbia City, January 14, 1893, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hanlon. For the past 25 years she was employed as a housekeeper for James Pepple of LaOtto. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Jay Sutherland of Ashley; Mrs. Donald Knowlton, Texarkana, Tex., Mrs. John Williamson, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Frank Riley, Sedalia, Mo., Mrs. Dolan Connely, Albion, Mich., and Mrs. Howard Pepple, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Frank Hanlon, Mishawaka, and Roy Hanlon, Troy O., six sisters, Mrs. Carl Thompson, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Harold Weeks, Avilla, Mrs. Clyde Schermerhorn, LaGrange, Mrs. Glenn Miller, Mansfield, O., Mrs. Theodore Jennings, Kendallville, and Mrs. Frank Wiseman, Riverview, Fla.; 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. ~ 1-12-1961 + 1-?-1961
Zolman Grace B, 80, lifetime Churubusco area resident and a cook for many years at Green Grill Café, died in Parkview Hospital Dec. 9. She was born March 6, 1899 in Noble County to Isaac and Elvina Workman Rosenogle and married Garra H. Zolman who died May 30, 1947. She was a member of American Legion Post 157 Auxiliary and Grace Lutheran Church of Columbia City. Survivors include 4 sons, Charles of Zeeland, Mich., Dale of Garrett, and Cline and Robert of Churubusco; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Etta McCullough of Columbia City, and Mrs. Bessie Bryie of Churubusco; and 3 brothers, William B. of Albuquerque, N.M., Earl of Coquille, Ore., and Omar of Albion. Services in Krider-Workman Chapel at Churubusco Dec. 12. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. * 12-13-1979
Zolman Guy E, 70, of Avilla, died Nov. 30 in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 1, 1927 in Noble County to Edward and Estella (Gordon) Zolman. On Dec. 13, 1945 in Albion he married Marjorie Smith. A lifetime Noble County resident, he was a retired farmer. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of service with Newnam Manufacturing. He was a WW II U. S. Army veteran and a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and American Legion Post 240, Avilla. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Craig (Linda) Ream of Avilla, Mrs. Douglas (Diana) Mynhier of Avilla, and Mrs. David (Kathy) Stoops of LaOtto; a brother, Arthur of Tacoma, Wash.; 3 grandchildren, Michael Ream, Lynette Wagner, Candice Fisher, Tabatha, Trent and Troy Mynhier, Scott Brandenberg and Tonya Dial; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday in Hopewell Church. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. ~ 12-4-1997
Zolman Marjorie L, 72, died November 3, 2000 at home. A graduate of Huntertown High School, she was a lifetime area resident and retired from Kraft Foods in Kendallville. She attended Hopewell Presbyterian Church near Avilla. She was born December 26, 1927 in Ari to George and Mable (Duglay) Smith. On December 13, 1945 in Albion she married Guy Zolman. He died November 30, 1997. Surviving are 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Craig Ream and Diana and Doug Mynhier of near Avilla, and Kathy and David Stoops of Butler; 3 grandchildren, Michael Ream, Lynette Wagner, Candice Fisher, Tabatha Lash, Trent and Troy Mynhier and Scott and Tonya Brandenburg; and 8 great-grandchildren. A brother, Howard Smith, also preceded her in death. Services Tuesday at Hopewell Church. Burial, Riverview Cemetery. + 11-8-2000
Zolman Terry L, 64, of rural Albion died December 14, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne on July 31, 1947, a son of Clyde D. and Beulah Ella (Shaffer) Zolman. He graduated from Churubusco High School in 1965. He attended Appalachian Bible College, the Moody Bible Institute, and later graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College. On August 12, 1967, he was married in Merriam to Julie A. Herron. He had worked at Bonar Construction, served for four years as a missionary to New Zealand, and had been the senior pastor of the Merriam Christian Chapel since 1979. Surviving are his wife; 3 children, Chad (Christine) Zolman of Fort Wayne and Tera (Tim) Andrews and Bryce (Cori) Zolman, both of rural Albion; 4 siblings, Barbara Lou (Donald) Bonar of Columbia City, Dean E. (Sharon) Zolman of Churubusco, and Nick L. (Elaine) Zolman and DeLara (Larry) Miller, both of Columbia City; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral December 17, 2011, in the Merriam Christian Chapel. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ^ 12-16-2011
Zolman Wilbert (Bud), 44, of LaOtto, died April 29 in the plant of the J. I. Case Co., Churubusco, where he had been employed about two and a half months. Previously employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, he was a member of the Avilla American Legion, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, and the Veterans Club of LaOtto. Surviving are the widow, Mae; his mother, Mrs. Florence Zolman, LaOtto; his father, James of Ashley; a son, James Leroy, Auburn; six sisters, Mrs. Hazel Sutherland, Ashley; Mrs. Helen Knowlton, Texarkana, Texas; Mrs. Mary Ellen Williamson, Oakland City, Texas; Mrs. Betty Reilley, Sedalia Mo.; Mrs. Priscilla Conelly, Homer, Michigan, and Mrs. Luella Pepple, Fort Wayne. Services Saturday in Churubusco. Burial, Eel River Cemetery. ~ 5-7-1959
Zolman Zelma C, 87, Churubusco, a former resident of Noble County, died October 29, 2002 at Parkview Hospital. She had been a resident of Heritage Park Nursing Home for 2 years. She was born September 29, 1915 in Lima, Ohio, to William and Bertha (Mikesell) Wolff. Her husband, Archie A. Zolman, died August 28, 1982. Surviving are a stepdaughter and her husband, Sondra and Frank Montel of LaOtto; a stepson, Joe Zolman of South Whitley; 2 grandchildren, Tawny Hinrichsen of Orlando, Fla., and Frank Montel III of Petoskey, Mich.; and 6 great-grandchildren. Three sisters also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Services Friday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. ~ 11-7-2002
Zonker Anthony, son of Joseph and Mary (Roth) Zonker, was born near Lancaster, Penn. Sept. 23, 1818. Two years later his parents moved to Venango County, Penn. This country was a great wilderness at that time; great forests and many large animals abounded. Five years later his parents moved to Stark County, Ohio. When he was 16 he moved with his parents to Seneca County, Ohio. He remained here until at the age of 26 he came to DeKalb County, Fairfield Twp. July 16, 1846 he married Elizabeth Hosler. They had 9 children - 4 girls, Mary Jane Kunderd, Margaret Ann Weingart, Eliza Ellen Hartman and Emma Zonker. The sons were Wayne, Samuel, Eli, John Edward and William A. Of these, Samuel, Emma and Eli preceded him in death. In 1845 he bought 110 acres of land which he commenced to improve. In 1855 he sold this land and bought a saw mill on the outlet of Indian Lake which he ran ten years. He was successful and in the meantime bought a large tract of land and subsequently quit the milling business. He leaves 36 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Two of his grandchildren were named in his honor - one, the young man who was murdered last August, the other, a great-grandson, Anthony Kunderd. Death came Dec. 10, 1905. Burial, Fairfield Center Cemetery. ^ 1-5-1906
Zonker Berthan E, 80, died Thursday in Tucson, Ariz. Born in Md., she married Clarence A. Zonker who died in 1951. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sandal Maddox; and one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Jones, San Francisco; 2 grandchildren. Graveside services today at Corunna Cemetery. + 7-?-1973
Zonker Mabel S, 78, R. 3, Kendallville, died Friday in McCray Hospital. She was the widow of Charles H. Zonker. She was born May 3, 1903 in Chicago, the daughter of William Thomas and May Sybil (Street) Skinner. Only nieces and nephews survive. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of Noble Chapter, OES. Services will be Monday in Hite Funeral Home with cremation to follow. + 1-22-1982
Zook Charles J, 85 of Stroh, died Monday in LaGrange Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1904 in LaGrange, he was the son of Joseph and Myrtle (Loughry) Zook. His first wife, Clara Hardesty, died in 1965. On Aug. 3, 1969 in Stroh, he married Enola Baker. He was a retired minister in the Church of God and was retired from McCray Refrigerator in Kendallville. He was a member of Stroh Church of God. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Alford (Ramona) Days of Corunna; 6 stepdaughters, Mrs. John (Betty) Cherry, Mrs. Gerald (Pauline) Casselman, Mrs. Roy (Nancy) Clements, Mrs. Robert (Gail) Cohen and Mrs. Michael (Rita) Montagano, all of Elkhart, and Mrs. Curtis (Becky) Warren of Goshen; 3 stepsons, William Stevens of Sebring, Fla., Richard Stevens of Topeka, and Rickey Stevens of Middlebury; a sister, Ilda Adams of Stroh; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday in Stroh Church of God. Burial, East Springfield Cemetery. + 3-31-1981
Zuber Frank, 73, of Payne, Ohio, was dead on arrival at Parkview Hospital Nov. 13, following an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 27, 1906 in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of Leonard and Lena (Melburn) Zuber, and was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Payne. Surviving are his wife, Isabel; two sons, Leonard and Russell of Payne; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Karr of LaOtto, and Mrs. Arlene Wobler, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one brother, four sisters; and 13 grandchildren. The funeral mass was Friday in St. John’s Catholic Church, Payne, with burial in the church cemetery. ~ 11-22-1979 + 11-13-1979
Zuber Wayne A, 69, died March 14, 2002 at his home. He was a retired self-employed water well driller in Fort Wayne. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Rome City American Legion Post 381. He was born July 19 1932 in Fort Wayne to Charles and Lola (Brindel) Zuber. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou, of Wolcottville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Lola Brendele and Phil Richards of Sarasota, Fla., and Julie and Joe Gruss of Columbia City; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Rita Zuber of Fort Wayne; one sister, Leona Martin of Prairie Village, Kans.; 5 grandchildren, John Bendele II, Jessica Burkett, Marie, Adam and Tim Zuber; and one great-grandson, Jacob Bendele. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elmer; and 2 sister, Mae Renner and Ruth Zuber. Services Monday at Hutchins Funeral Home. Burial, St. Gaspar Cemetery. ^ 3-19-2002
Zuck L Edwin, 74, owner and operator of a dry goods store at Howe since 1921, died Tuesday in LaGrange County Hospital. Funeral is this morning at St. James Episcopal Chapel at Howe with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Survivors are the widow, Elizabeth; and 3 sons, Edwin Jr. of Portland, Ore., Paul of Flint, Mich., and John of Moultrie, Ga.; and 8 grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of the Howe area, born April 24, 1886 to Perry and Caroline Keefus Zuck. He married Elizabeth Wade of Howe in June 1912. He taught for 6 years in Lima and VanBuren Townships. + No date
Zuehsow Trent A, 19, LaOtto, died February 8, 2003 as the result of a traffic accident on S.R. 63 south of U.S. 36 in Hillsdale near Terre Haute. He was born in Fort Wayne January 2, 1984 to Paul and Suzanne M. (Ebersole) Zuehsow. He was a lifelong LaOtto resident. Surviving are his parents; one brother, Dalen of LaOtto; 2 sisters, Lynette Nandi and Kim Zuehsow of Arlington, Va.; and his grandmother, Laura Zuehsow of Garrett. He was a 2002 graduate of East Noble High School and a freshman at the University of Evansville. Services in Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial, Lake View Cemetery. ~ 2-20-2003
Zumbaugh Clara, 78, of Albion, and widow of Ervin Zumbaugh, a B&O engineer, died last Tuesday (d. 12-6-1955) in Sacred Heart Hospital. Final rites were Friday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home in Albion. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. She was born Oct. 17, 1877 on a farm south of Albion, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson. She and Mr. Zumbaugh were married June 30, 1904 and they immediately went to housekeeping on S. Peters St. in Garrett. He retired from the B&O in 1943 after 39 years of service and died Oct. 28, 1954. Surviving are 2 sons, John of Garrett, and Edrie of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Mrs. Porter Black of Albion; 3 brothers, John, who lived with her, Adam of Wolf Lake, and James of Lakeland, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Susan Madison of Albion; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the I.S. to P.I.F. & E. of Garrett and Rebekahs of Albion. She is a former member of the Garrett Church of Christ. + 12-?-1955
Zumbaugh Edrie B, about 64, of R. 1, Syracuse, died Jan. 25, 1970 at Goshen Hospital. He was born Nov. 9, 1905 in Garrett, the son of Ervin and Clara (Wilson) Zumbaugh. He was married Dec. 1, 1928 to Josephine Baker in Ligonier. He was a salesman and formerly lived in Waterloo, moving to Lake Wawasee about 2 years ago. Surviving are his wife; one brother, John of Garrett, and one sister, Mrs. Porter Black of Albion. Funeral Jan. 28 at Ulrey Funeral Home. Burial, Oak Park Cemetery. + 1-?-1970
Zumbaugh Ervin, 74, (b.3-17-1880) died Oct. 29, 1954 at his Albion home. Before coming to Albion to live, he had been a resident of Garrett for 14 years. He was a B&O Railroad engineer and had retired in 1943 after serving for 39 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Elks Lodge of Garrett. Surviving are the widow, Clara; one daughter, Mrs. Porter Black of Albion; 2 sons, John of Garrett, and Edrie of Fort Wayne; 5 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and 4 brothers, Rev. Harley of Chase, Mich., Harry of Inwood, Ray of Argos, and Donald of Mentone. Funeral Sunday at Bonham & Miser Funeral Home. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery. + 10-?-1954
Zumbaugh John A, 60, 507 E. Quincy St., Garrett, was dead on arrival at Garrett Hospital Monday. He suffered a heart attack. He was an electric motor repairman. He retired as a B&O Railroad conductor in 1957. He was born in Garrett on Aug. 19, 1917 and lived there most of his life. He married Madelaine Crager in Winchester, Ind. on Aug. 28, 1973. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Gary Laub of Butler, and 2 sons, John E. and Michael W. of Garrett. He was a member of Butler Eagles, Garrett Elks, United Transportation Union and Northeast Indiana Paraplegic Foundation. Funeral Wednesday in McKee Funeral Home. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. + 5-?-1978
Zumbrun Cleta May, 52, died at her home in Fort Wayne Tuesday. Survivors include her husband, Omar; 3 daughters, Mrs. Katherine Stewart and Mrs. Mary Jane Yaney of Fort Wayne, and Miss Edith at home; a son, Gene at home; her father, Sam Harlan, Wawaka; 2 brothers, E.J. Harlan of Merriam, and Lynn with the Navy; and 3 grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Blue River Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + No date (1945)
Zumbrun Daniel, 69, former Thorncreek Twp resident, died Nov. 24 at his home in Wolf Lake where he had lived for the past 6 years. He was a native of Noble County but resided most of his life in Whitley County. Surviving are the wife, the former Iva Egolf; children, Archie, Harley, Milford, Mrs. Everett Anderson, and Mrs. Orville Knisley of Columbia City, Monroe Zumbrun and Mrs. E. V. Pressler, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Ralph Schuman, Whitley County; 28 grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Victor, Edward Zumbrun, Mrs. Walter Trowbridge and Mrs. Sam Harlan, Noble County, and Wyland Zumbrun, Mrs. Monroe Miller and Mrs. Ross Phillips, Whitley County. He was a member of the Blue River Church of the Brethren where services were held Sunday. + No date (1944)
Zumbrun Edward, about 74, a native of Thorncreek Twp, Whitley County, and a lifelong resident of Noble and Whitley Counties, died Nov. 1, 1951 at his home in Merriam. He is survived by his wife, Letesha; one son, Ora of near Wolf Lake; 2 daughters, Mrs. J. C. Hawk of Merriam, and Mrs. Edward Tanner of South Whitley; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Victor of Churubusco and Wyland of Columbia City; 4 sisters, Mrs. Dora Harlan of Mexico, Ind., Mrs. Sarah Trowbridge of Kendallville, and Mrs. Ross Phillips and Mrs. Juda Miller of Smith Twp, Whitley County. Funeral at Blue River Church, of which he was a member, Sunday. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 11-?-1951
Zumbrun Erma Letitia b. 3-19-1881 d. 2-16-1964 bu. Christian Chapel Cemetery + 1964
Zumbrun Fern, 34, R. 4, Columbia City, died at the Lutheran Hospital Friday. Surviving are the husband, Owen R.; 5 children, Jean Irene, Annabelle Fern, Betty June, Lois Louise, Robert Leroy; a brother, Glen Quinn,; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Quinn. Funeral Sunday at Blue River. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1940
Zumbrun Harry E, 21, proprietor of a filling station northwest of Churubusco, was killed in a brutal attack by Clarence E. Thomas, who was sentenced to death in the electric chair for the murder. Robbery was the motive as he said he became desperate for money after his losses at playing poker in Fort Wayne. He said he first slugged Zumbrun with a hammer handle and then as Zumbrun resisted he crushed his skull with the hammer head. He then returned to the station, and took a butcher knife and slashed and hacked the throat to make sure he was dead. Zumbrun is survived by the widow and a 16-months old son, Ken; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Zumbrun; one brother, Gene; 3 sisters, Kathryn of Fort Wayne, and Mary Jane and Edith at home. Funeral Sunday at Blue River Church, of which he was a member. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 7-?-1936
Zumbrun Jeremiah F, 63, died at the home on State Road No. 109 Friday. Funeral will be Monday at the Church of the Brethren in Fawn Creek Twp. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include 8 sons, 3 daughters and the widow. + 1939
Zumbrun Jessie E, 74, died Friday at the home of a son in Albion. Her husband, Ora D., died in 1932. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou Wolf of Peru; 3 sons, John E. of Kimmell, Thomas A. of Millersburg, and James L. of Albion; a sister; and 15 grandchildren. Services Sunday in Blue River Church of the Brethren. + 1-8-1988
Zumbrun John Edward, 73, of Kimmell, died Oct. 14, 2008 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was employed by J.I. Case in Churubusco and then for Lyall Electric in Kendallville, and retired from B&J Specialties in Brimfield. He was also a life-long farmer. He was a member of Blue River Church of the Brethren and Wolf Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1953. He was born Sept. 28, 1935 in Noble County to Oras D. and Jesse (Smith) Zumbrun. He married Miriam Swinger on Aug. 16, 1953. Surviving are his wife; 3 children and their spouses, Michael and Dawn Zumbrun of Indianapolis, Marla and Sheldon Bailey of Quincy, Ill., and Melvin and Teresa Zumbrun of Warren; 12 grandchildren; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Sherril Zumbrun of Albion and Thomas and Almeda Zumbrun of Millersburg; and a sister, Mary Lou Wolf of Peru. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hannah Bailey. Services Friday at Blue River Church of the Brethren.Burial, Blue River Cemetery. ^ 10-16-2008
Zumbrun Lovilla was born Aug. 17, 1873 and died Sept. 27, 1960. Services Sept. 30 at Blue River Church of Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1960
Zumbrun Maydene, 97, of Albion, died Dec. 23, 2007 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn. She was born March 3, 1910 in Elkhart County to Roy and Edith (Eldridge) Lohrei. She was a member of Rehoboth Missionary Church in rural Albion. She married Obra V. Zumbrun on Nov. 2, 1929 at Blue River Church of the Brethren in Columbia City. He died April 24, 1997. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Jan Zumbrun of rural Albion; 2 daughters and sons-in-laws, Carolyn and Alan Critchfield of Fort Wayne and Kay and Charles Stanley of Whiteland; 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Bert and Roy Jr Lohrei; a sister Nina Fisel; and a grandchild. Services Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. ^ 12-26-2007
Zumbrun Noah V, 74, Merriam, died Dec. 6. Funeral was Friday at Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lovilla; 2 daughters, Mrs. Wilda Brown of Noble County, and Mrs. Gale Smith of Mansfield, O.; 2 sons, Hearl, Fort Wayne, and Obra, Noble County; a brother, Omar, Fort Wayne; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Howard Harter, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Winfield Gaerte, Columbia City, and Mrs. Clara North and Mrs. Ernest Zwick, Goshen. + 12-?-1940
Zumbrun Obra V, 91, of Albion, died today in Kendallville Manor Health Care Center. He was born in Green Twp, Noble County, August 27, 1905, to Noah and Della (Anspaugh) Zumbrun. On November 2, 1929 in Blue River Church of the Brethren, he married Maydene Lohrei. She survives. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and member of Blue River Church of the Brethren in Columbia City. Surviving also are 2 daughters, Carolyn Critchfield of Fort Wayne and Kay Stanley of Nashville, Tenn.; a son, Wayne of Albion; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Saturday in Brazzell Funeral Home, Albion. Burial, Rehoboth Cemetery. + 4-24-1997
Zumbrun Oras D, about 58, of R. 1, Kimmell, was pronounced dead on arrival Jan. 25, 1970 at the Whitley County Hospital. He had spent his entire lifetime in Noble County. He was born March 10, 1911 in Noble Twp, the son of Edward and Letesha Keister Zumbrun. He was married in 1932 to Jessie Smith. Surviving are his wife; 3 sons, John of R. 4, Albion, Thomas of R. 2, Albion, and James of Wolf Lake; one daughter, Mrs. Kent Kelton Wolf of Peru; 12 grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Mrs. J. C. Hawk of R. 2, Albion, and Mrs. Edward Tanner of Fort Wayne. Funeral Wednesday in Blue River Church of the Brethren where he had served as a deacon. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 1-?-1970
Zumbrun Robert L, 74, of Columbia City, died May 1, 2009. He was born Nov. 6, 1934, a son of Owen and Fern (Quinn) Zumbrun. He graduated from Columbia City High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He owned Zumbrun Auto Sales, retiring in 1997. He married Elizabeth Harvey Truman on July 15, 1973 in Las Vegas. He was a member of Columbia City United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 98 and Columbia City Eagles Lodge. Surviving are his wife; 2 daughters, Mary (Dan) Avery of Fort Wayne and Jerry McGhgy of Fowler, Ill.; 5 grandchildren, Brian, Geoffrey and Matthew Avery, Adam Price and Travis Sloan; a stepson; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Jean Tenney of Columbia City, Annabel Hanna and Betty Sanders of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Schrader. Funeral Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Columbia City. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery with military honors. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 5-4-2009
Zumbrun Rosemary J, 36, R. 4, Albion, was killed as the automobile she was driving crashed broadside into a truck at an Elkhart County Road intersection Tuesday. She apparently passed a stop sign. Born April 1, 1942 in Noble County, she was the daughter of Cecil "Zeke" and Carolyn (Gerals) Bair. She married Tom Zumbrun Feb. 5, 1961. She was a lifetime resident of Noble County and was employed by Starcraft Topeka. Survivors include her parents; her husband; 2 daughters, Rebecca and Sarah; one son, Mark; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Wilkinson, R. 1, Kimmell; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerals, R. 2, Albion. Funeral Friday at Blue River Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 9-?-1978
Zumbrun Taylor M, 77, R. 3, Columbia City, died Dec. 29, 1976 at his home. He was a retired farmer and former school bus driver. He was born in Noble Twp to Jeremiah and Nora Winebrenner Zumbrun. His youth was spent on the Zumbrun farm north of Round Lake in Thorncreek Twp, Whitley County. On June 10, 1920 he married Wilda A. Clay. Since 1953 they had lived at their home 5 ½ miles north of Columbia City on SR 109. He retired in 1960. Survivors are his wife; a son, Harold E. "Spike", R. 3, Columbia City; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Eva Mae) Geiger, R. 3, Columbia City; 8 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Frank and Ethan, R. 4, Columbia City; Julius, Columbia City; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Holden, R. 4, Columbia City and Mrs. James (Marjorie) Hazen, R. 7, Columbia City. A son, Raymond, died in 1944 while serving with the U. S. Air Force. A grandson, David; and 5 brothers, Owen, Timothy, Forest, Paul and Rely, preceded him in death. Services Jan. 1, 1977 at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren. Burial, Christian Chapel Cemetery. + 12-?-1976
Zumbrunnen Victor, 75,a retired B & O Railroad blacksmith of Garrett, died at his home in Garrett Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage. The body was removed to the McKee Funeral Home at Garrett where funeral services were held Thursday. Burial, Christian Union Cemetery. He was born April 8, 1886, in Butler but was a resident of this area for most of his lifetime. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Zumbrunnen. He and Hattie Saltsman of Auburn were married in Auburn on Feb. 23, 1916. The couple resided on a farm southeast of Avilla for 31 years before moving to Garrett in 1957. Surviving besides the wife is a brother, Emil of Garrett. ~ 3-8-1962